10 Support software Commander
10.1 Software features
The Commander is a multipurpose software tool to configure and operate any Sommer Messtechnik
device. It offers the following functions:
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Communication with Sommer Messtechnik sensors and data loggers via serial connection,
modem, socket, IP-call and Bluetooth®
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Management of connections and stations
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Configurations of sensors and data loggers
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Live data monitoring and storage
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Data management including download from data loggers and transmission to MDS (Meas-
urement Data server)
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Terminal window to check data transfer and to access device settings directly
10.2 System requirements
The Commander software supports 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows
8.1 and Windows 10.
For correct operation Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.5 or later must be installed.
10.3 Installation of Commander
Follow the steps below to install the Commander software:
1. Plug the USB stick shipped with the device into your PC.
2. Double-click the
commander.msi
installer file on the USB drive.
3. Click
Next
on the pop-up window
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