System Requirements; Software Installation - Global Water GL500-7-2 Manual

V.

System Requirements:

Desktop or Laptop computer with:
1) Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Vista or Windows 7 Operating Systems
2) CDROM Drive
3) RS-232 or USB Port
Note that the software provided with the GL500 data logger is for running on
desktop and laptop computers only. Software for many popular Handheld
PDA devices is available from Global Water. Special cables may be required.
VI.

Software Installation:

Global Logger Installation: This software is for use on Windows based desktop
and laptop computers only. Insert the software installation CD and run the Setup
program. This will install the Global Logger application in the Program Files folder
and automatically put the Global Logger icon on the desktop.
Serial communication: If you are using the RS-232 serial port to access the data
logger, no further action is needed. You can start using the logger by opening the
Global Logger application program. If you plan to use the USB port, you must install
the driver. You may consider installing the driver now, even if you plan to use the
serial port.
USB Driver Installation: With the installation CD in the CDROM drive and DC
power applied to the logger, plug the USB cable into the data logger to open the
ADD New Hardware Wizard. The menus that follow will look different for different
operation systems but the procedure is the same. Do not allow the Hardware
Wizard to automatically search for the driver. Instead, specify the location
(CDROM). If a generic driver gets, or has been previously installed, it must be
uninstalled before proceeding by using the Add or Remove Programs section of the
Control Panel. Instead, click the Search External Media box or Specify a Location
box and install the driver from the CDROM. Running the Setup program that installs
the Global Logger software also installs a folder with the driver in it. This location
can also be specified if the CDROM is not available; although, it is recommended
that the driver be installed at the same time the Global Logger is installed.
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