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Application notes: Programming the logger
Connect the PC to the data logger via interface and start
the “Comsoft.exe” program.
Activate the instrument driver for the testostor 171 data
logger series in
INSTRUMENT /
“NEW DEVICE” and
click on the “Next” button.
Once you have selected the correct interface, click
on “Next”.
Enter name and click on “Finish” button
If no other name is entered in Diagram 4, Diagram
5 appears, if communication has been successful,
with a newly setup testostor 171 instrument
serial number.
Requirements/Installation
Minimum system requirements
• PC with operating system
- Microsoft Windows 95 or newer
(if compatible)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4, Service pack 4, or newer
(if compatible).
- Windows 2000 or newer (if compatible).
• CD Rom drive
• Pentium 100 MHz
• 32 MB RAM
• 15 MB hard disk
• Free serial interface (COM) or corresponding adapter.
Installation
1. Place CD ROM in drive
2. The installation menu starts automatically. If it fails to
appear, please click twice on “Setup.EXE” on the CD-
ROM.
3. You are asked to enter licence number (see sticker
on CD-ROM).
It may be necessary to reboot when installing for the
first time.
Note: If the number entered is not accepted, check
- if the caps key is activated?
- if “Num” in the separate digit block is activated?
- if l was entered instead of 1?
- if o was entered instead of 0?
4. Installation is carried out following confirmation and
you are asked to enter your name and company
name.
5. The procedure continues driven by the menu. Please
note the information and explanations beside the
buttons.
General information on using and installing software
The software environment (how it looks, operation
philosophy ) is defined in accordance with Microsoft®
Office Standard. Symbols and menu items are selected
in accordance with this standard. You will very quickly
get used to working with this environment, if you are
already familiar with Office programs (Word®, Excel®,
PowerPoint® ...).
The instructions in this
manual presume you are
familiar with WINDOWS
®
.
If you are not, please read
your WINDOWS
®
manuals
to get acquainted with the
system and its workings.
Note:
If you activate
“Protected” during
installation, the “Range of
functions” register will be be
unavailable to the user and
will not be available in the
future.
