NanoPhotometer
®
NP80/N60/N50/C40
User Guide Version 3.1
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I
NSTALLING
S
OFTWARE ON COMPUTER
The NanoPhotometer
®
software can be installed on compatible PC and Mac computer systems.
Various operating systems and PC hardware may cause the set-up procedure to differ from that
described here. This process is given as guidance only; it may need adaptation for other systems.
Note
:
Do not connect the NanoPhotometer
®
to the PC/Mac before NPOS installation.
Note
: If a previous version of the NPOS software is already installed on the PC, remove the USB
cable and uninstall the NPOS software before installing the new software version.
Note
: The Windows and Mac installation file is provided on the Implen USB flash drive which is
included with the NanoPhotometer
®
at time of delivery. The files are always available for free
download in the download section of the Implen webpage.
NPOS installation for single user on Windows computer
1. First update the firmware of your NanoPhotometer
®
(NPOS.bin) before starting the update on
your computer.
2. Launch the NPOS installation file (NanoPhotometer
®
.msi) and follow the installation routine.
The installer should be logged in with full administration rights. If you have insufficient
privileges, installation may fail. If in doubt consult your PC administrator.
3. Open the NPOS software and choose the preferred connection. For USB, connect the
NanoPhotometer
®
with the provided USB cable to the PC, for WiFi Hotspot connection ensure
stable WiFi connection between PC and the NanoPhotometer
®
WiFi Hotspot (
SSID
: Serial
number,
password
: Implenuser) and for LAN connect the NanoPhotometer
®
to the local
network via Ethernet cable or WiFi network.
Note
: If there is Avira installed on your computer, it is recommended to switch off the browser
safety. This may interfere with the NPOS running on your computer.
NPOS installation for multi-user on Windows computer
1. Update first the firmware of your NanoPhotometer
®
(NPOS.bin) before starting the update on
your computer.
2. Launch the NPOS installation file (NanoPhotometer
®
.msi) and follow the installation routine.
Choose on the License Agreement dialog the option “Advanced” and on the following dialog
“Install for all users of this machine”