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The DataView
PowerPad III Control Panel software supplied with the instrument is used to transfer the data recorded in the
instrument to a computer.
13.1. INSTALLING DATAVIEW
DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE COMPUTER BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND
DRIVERS.
NOTE: When installing, the user must have Administrative access rights during the installation. The user's access rights
can be changed after the installation is complete. DataView
When you purchase the instrument, the product package includes a USB drive containing DataView program files. To begin
installation:
1.
Insert the DataView drive into an available USB port on your computer.
If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears on your screen. Click "Open folder to view files" to display the DataView
folder.
If Autorun is not enabled or allowed, use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB drive labeled "DataView."
2.
When the DataView folder is open, find the file Setup.exe and double-click it to run the installation program.
3.
The DataView setup screen appears. In the upper left corner of the screen, choose the language version of DataView to
install. In the lower left corner are the available installation options. In addition to the DataView software, you can select
"Adobe Reader." This links to the Adobe web site where you can download the latest version of Reader. This program is
required to create DataView .pdf documents. The option DataView Update opens the AEMC website where you can check for
the latest DataView software version releases. Similarly, Firmware Upgrades links to the website where you can check for new
firmware updates for the Model 8436. Finally, User Manuals displays a printable .pdf file containing the documentation that
accompanies DataView. (DataView also comes with a Help system that is installed with the program files.) To install
DataView, select DataView in the Options list and click Install.
4.
After a few moments the DataView InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears. The InstallShield Wizard program leads you
through the DataView installation process. To proceed, click Next.
5.
Read the license agreement and indicate your acceptance by clicking "I accept the terms of the license agreement." Then click
Next.
6.
At the Customer Information screen, enter your username and company name. Also choose whether this installation is for all
users of the computer, or just for your username. Click Next to proceed.
7.
The next screen lets you select the DataView setup. If you choose Custom, you are prompted to select individual DataView
components to install. To install the full DataView product, select Complete and then click Next.
8.
You are now prompted to select the Control Panel(s) you want to install. Each AEMC product family has its own specially
designed Control Panel. If you are performing a Complete install, by default all available Control Panels are selected. Control
Panels take up disk space on the computer; so unless you have other types of AEMC instruments, we recommend that you
select PowerPad III and deselect the rest. You should also check the option PDF-XChange, which is a requirement if you plan
to create .pdf versions of DataView reports. After you finish selecting and deselecting Control Panels, click Next.
9.
The InstallShield Wizard now informs you that the program is ready to install DataView. If you want to review any of your
previous selections, click the Back button to return to earlier screens. Otherwise, click Install to begin installation.
10. The InstallShield Wizard installs DataView software. During this process, a status bar displays the progress of the installation.
You may also see a warning message about installing DataView with your AEMC instrument connected to the computer. If the
instrument or USB cable is connected, disconnect it now. Then click OK to proceed.
11. After a few moments, a screen appears informing you that installation is complete. Click Finish to leave the InstallShield
Wizard.
12. Close the DataView Setup screen. The DataView folder now appears on your computer desktop. This contains the DataView
icon
along with the PowerPad III Control Panel icon
installed.
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and the icon(s) for any other AEMC product Control Panel(s) you
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must be reinstalled for each user in a multi-user system.
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