Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Solinst Levelogger Series Quick Start Manual

To begin using your Levelogger, download the newest version of
Levelogger Software and User Guide by visiting:
www.solinst.com/Downloads/ or insert the software CD provided.

Installing the Software

1. To activate the software install, click on the 'setup.exe' file located on
the software CD.
2. The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining
installation process.

Installing the Hardware

1. Connect the communications device, either the Optical Reader or PC
Interface Cable, to the computer.
Notes: USB connections require installation of a driver to the assigned
device. See the USB Installation Guide for details.
USB Installation Guide
Notes: 1. Levelogger Software comes pre loaded with necessary USB
drivers.
2. The following steps are based on the Windows® 7 operating
system, if using another operating system, refer to the
Levelogger User Guide.
1. Connect the USB device into the computer. This will begin the
'Found New Hardware Wizard'.
2. The 'Found New Hardware Wizard' will give the option to connect to
Windows Update to search for software components, select "No, not
at this time".
3. Two options are provided:
i. If you have the Levelogger Software CD, select "Install the
software automatically".
ii. If you do not have the CD, select "Install from a list or
specific location". In the next window select "Search for the
best drivers in these locations" and "Include this location in
the search".
Select the browse button and choose this location:
Program Files/Solinst/Levelogger 4_0/USB Drivers
Note: During the USB Installation, a message may appear stating that
the USB Serial Converter has not passed Windows Logo testing,
select "Continue anyway".
4. Windows will confirm that the unit is now installed. Restart your
computer. Repeat the above steps if your first install fails.
If your device is plugged in and the Found New Hardware Wizard fails to start, then follow these steps:
1. Open the Device Manager. Typically this is found through the path:
Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
2. Identify the Solinst device from the list. The device will be categorized under 'Other Devices' or
'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' (look for yellow warning icon).
3. Highlight the device in the list and right click. You will see an option to "Update the driver". This will
start the 'Hardware Update Wizard'. Follow the steps for your operating system.
4. Once installed, the Com Port number will appear in Device Manager under 'Ports (Com & LPT)'.
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RS-232
USB
PC Interface
Cable
USB
RS-232
Optical Reader
Connection