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Connecting the ADM-1000 to a P.C.
The ADM-1000 can be connected to a P.C. using the supplied USB lead. The
software and drivers are compatible with Windows XP.
If the ADM-1000 is connected to a high-power USB port (such as one on the back of
a P.C.) the meter is able to draw it’s power from the USB port and no other power
source is necessary. In this instance the meter will turn itself on as soon as it is
connected and installed on the P.C.
If the ADM-1000 is connected to a low power port such as a USB hub which has no
power supply of it’s own, or a long USB lead is used, the meter will need batteries or
a power adaptor. In this instance, once the meter has been connected and installed
as described below, it will need to be turned on and off manually as normal.
To connect the meter to the P.C., plug the supplied USB lead into the power meter
and a spare USB port.
The P.C. should enter the Found New Hardware wizard. If the P.C. asks to look for
drivers on the internet, select ‘Not this time’.
Insert the supplied CD into the P.C.’s CD drive. When the P.C. asks if you want to
install the software automatically, select the ‘Install from a specific location’ option.
At the next window, instruct the Wizard to search the CD drive.
The USB drivers are installed first, then the installation process repeats to install the
Laser Power Meter drivers. On both occasions the wizard should be instructed to
search the CD drive for the drivers.
On completion the power meter should switch itself on.
