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1.2 Software Installation
The Signal Hound is operated from a Windows® based PC using our application
software.
1.2.1
System Requirements
The Signal Hound software and drivers are compatible with Windows® operating
systems. You must have at least 500 MB of free disk space, 1 GB of RAM, USB 2.0
and a 1 GHz processor, and internet access for a one-time calibration data download.
Your computer must have the "Microsoft .net framework" version 3.5 or newer
installed. If you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista with automatic updates turned on,
you should already have this. If you do not already have a newer version, please install
it from the CD.
The software connects to the internet to download a temperature correction file. An
internet connection is required the first time you run the software.
1.2.2
Install the Signal Hound Software
• Run setup.msi from the CD by double-clicking the file. Follow the directions
on the screen. You must have administrator privileges.
• If you did not see the "Visual C++ 2008 redistributable" install during setup,
you must run "vc_redist_x86" from the CD and follow the instructions.
• If you did not see a command prompt pop up during the install, manually
install the USB drivers by running "CDM20802_setup" from the CD.
• The Signal Hound software is now installed. You must reboot your PC before
the Signal Hound will operate correctly.
1.3 Running the software for the first time
1. Using the included USB cable, connect the Signal Hound to any available
USB 2.0 port. Wait while Windows installs the necessary device drivers.
This takes several seconds. Once you see "The hardware is ready to use",
continue.
2. Launch the Signal Hound application from the Start Menu or desktop.
The first time the software runs, temperature corrections are downloaded
from the internet and calibration data is transferred from the Signal
Hound to the computer. This takes about 10 seconds.
3. You may begin using the Signal
Hound Spectrum Analyzer now. If you
wish to optionally verify basic
functionality, proceed with the next steps.
4. Connect the "SELF TEST" BNC
U S E
2
The Signal Hound's RF
input is DC-coupled.
Always use a DC block
when your signal has AC
and DC combined.
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