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Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Software Installation
Computer hardware and software configuration:
Hardware: standard personal computer (PC), has a main unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse and
at least one USB port for connecting to FL970.
Software: Microsoft Windows7 (32-bit) or Windows10 (64-bit) operating system. Microsoft
Office software must also be installed if the user needs to export the data.
Choose the correct version of the FLA software from the USB flash disk, according to the
configuration of the PC, then make the setup clicking.
3.2 Communication Port Installation
Connect the instrument to the computer with a USB communication cable and turn on the
power switch. The computer will recognize a new hardware serial port. If not, it is necessary to
install the driver.( the driver is available in the USB flash disk)
3.3 Uninstall FL Analyst
Remove the FL970 Analyst software in the control panel of the PC.
3.4 Software Initialization and Exit
1)
Connect the instrument to the computer with a USB communication cable and turn on
the power switch. The instrument will initialize itself and this will take about 5 minutes.
2)
Double Click the shortcut of “FL Analyst” on the desktop to enter the software
initialization interface.
3)
As shown in Figure 3-1, the software will automatically identify the instruments
connected to COM1 to COM8 and display information such as instrument model, serial number,
software version number and connection of optional accessories.