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CHAPTER TWELVE
USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE
12.1 Computer System Requirements
DakView will run on many different operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000
Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10, or
advanced Server operating systems running on Intel or AMD hardware. Additionally
there is a version for the Mac OSX platform.
A Pentium 166MHz or faster processor with at least 32 megabytes of physical RAM
is required. You should have 40 megabytes of free disk space before attempting to
install DakView.
File transfer is standard USB connectivity, using a USB-C to USB transfer cable (pt#
N-003-0330).
12.2 Installing DakView
DakView is available directly from our website for download free of charge. Stay
current by periodically checking the website for the latest version. Simply download
the .exe file from our website to your computer, and double click the icon to begin
installation. Refer to the online help section in DakView for operating instructions.
12.3 Communicating with the MMX-7
DakView will not directly communicate with the MMX-7 series gauges. The MMX-7
is equipped with USB, acting as a Thumb Drive (external storage device) when
connected to a computer and powered on. Therefore, the SD memory card can be
opened as a drive with directory structure, similar to the C: on your computer. The
files stored on the internal SD can be simply copied (dragged) into any folder on your
PC and opened using DakView. The PC software will function as a file viewer for the
MMX-7 series gauges.
12.4 Line Power
The MMX-7 can be powered using the standard USB-C to USB-A data cable (N-003-
0330), by connecting directly to a USB port on your computer, or using a standard
cell phone power adapter directly to an outlet. This is a convenient way to power the
gauge for specific bench top applications in a factory line environment.
12.5 Upgrading the MMX-7
The MMX-7 can be upgraded to the latest revision of firmware at any time. Simply
download the latest version posted on the Dakota Ultrasonics website, copy the
upgrade file to the main drive directory MMX-7, and use the upgrade utility located in
the XFER menu. The process is very easy and convenient, allowing our users to
stay current with updated feature additions and bug fixes. The procedure to upgrade
your MMX-7 is outlined below:
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