STS DL/N/RS485 Quick Start Installation Manual

Quick-Start Installation Guide for the DL/N/RS485
1 Unpacking
The data loggers are delivered in product-specific packaging that offers excellent protection under
normal transport conditions. Please check the packaging for any signs of damage. Remove the data
logger carefully without applying force.
Check Operating and Safety instructions.
2 System requirements/Prerequisites
PC, Notebook, Netbook Min. 1.6 GHz dual core x86 CPU,
min. 10 GB disk/storage,
min. 2 GB RAM
Tablet-Computer Only able to run on x86-based Microsoft Windows computers.
Please contact STS Sales Support if you need to run Noesis
OCS on a tablet.|
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows
8 Pro (32- or 64-Bit)
Webbrowser The software comes with SRWare Iron Portable included. This
browser starts automatically and is recommended. Should work
with new versions of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari
>=5.1, Microsoft Internet Explorer >=9
Software Noesis OCS software installation DVD or downloaded installation
package
Cable USB<->RS485 converter cable
Drivers USB<->RS485 converter cable driver CD or driver installation
package
Make sure your Windows system is at the newest patch level!
This software does not run on Windows 8 RT (special Windows 8 for ARM-based tablet
computers).
3 Software installation
After installing this software you will need to reboot the machine! Save your data and
close all other applications prior to starting the installer!
It is recommended that you deactivate your virus scanner and other security services during
installation!
If the installer does not start automatically, run setup.exe (sometimes simply shown as setup without
extension) in Windows Explorer. The installer will guide you through the process.
If you are asked by Windows (UAC, Firewall) or other security and access control tools to grant access
to certain applications and services and allow them to run during the installation process, please allow
this.
The software can be installed by an administrator and run by any other user.
All configurations in the software, including the database and the admin user password, will
be saved individually for the user logged in.
4 Connecting the data logger
The data logger needs to be plugged in prior to starting the Noesis OCS software! If no serial
ports are found, the software will inform you and shut down.

4.1 Installing converter cable drivers

The data logger is connected using the included USB <-> RS485 converter cable. The drivers are
included on the Noesis OCS software disk.
Installation instructions:
1. Turn on the computer (USB adapter not plugged in!) and after starting up, plug the
USB/RS485 converter into a free USB port.
2. Make sure the computer has an internet connection (if possible).
3. The window "New hardware found" will appear.
4. If asked, allow Windows to search the internet for the drivers needed.
1 In most cases, Windows will be able to obtain working drivers from the internet and
install them automatically.
2 If this is not the case, use the enclosed driver CD-ROM to install the driver suitable for
your Windows installation.
5. The driver for the USB/RS485 converter and the USB/serial port must be installed, which
means that the installation assistant will appear twice.
6. It is recommended that you reboot your computer after installing the driver, even if you are not
asked by the installation assistant to do so.
If you are asked by Windows (UAC, Firewall) or other security and access control tools to grant access
to certain applications and services and allow them to run during the installation process, please allow
this.
Installing this driver in Windows 8 is possible but needs some special instructions from the
hardware manufacturer, as they are not signed by Microsoft. If you need to run DL.OCS on
Windows 8, please inform STS Sales Support prior to installing anything so we can arrange
support for you.