LISST-Tau
User’s Manual
Introduction and Tutorial
Page 2
B.
Quick Start Tutorial
Contents of
Shipping Case
Let us assume that you are opening the
LISST-Tau shipping case for the first time.
Inside you will find the following:
•
LISST-Tau instrument,
•
User’s Manual,
•
USB Communications and Power cable,
USB memory card (credit card size) with
the software.
1: Remove
Instrument from
Shipping Case
WARNING: The LISST-Tau can easily roll from a table or other hard,
flat surface. Place it on something soft, such as a towel, or position it
where it will be blocked from rolling. Connecting the cable will also
reduce the chances of rolling.
2: Attach
Communication
and Power Cable
Remove the Communications cable from the ship case. Remove the
dummy plug (cap) from the underwater connector on the LISST-Tau.
Connect the cable to the LISST-Tau, being careful to match the
orientations of the connectors. Plug the USB cable into the computer.
Please note that USB drivers may automatically install the first time the
USB cable is plugged into the computer. If the driver installed
correctly, you should see the green light on the USB cable blinking.
For more information on establishing and troubleshooting
communication with the LISST-Tau see
page 15.
Once the cable is operating properly, you should be able to place a
piece of paper in the path of the LISST-Tau and see the green (532
nm) or red (650 nm) beam.
3: Install LISST-
Tau Software
A USB memory card (the size of a credit card) is
included with the instrument. The card contains
the LISST-Tau software, and digital copies of
this manual and other support files. Flip open
the memory card
’s USB connector and insert it
in a USB port on your PC to install the software.
The software requires Microsoft Windows 7 or later (it is not
compatible with macOS or Linux).
On the memory card you will find
the ‘Install_LISST-Tau_VX_X.exe.’
Double click the installer executable to begin installing the software.
Follow the onscreen instructions and the installer will transfer the
necessary files to your computer and place a shortcut on your desktop