Macro 900 Link Pc Software; Software Installation; Driver Installation; Running Macro 900 Link - palintest Macro 900 Operation Manual

Macro 900 Operation Manual

17. Macro 900 Link PC Software

Macro 900 Link is a utility program designed to run under Microsoft
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Vista or 7 on a stand-alone PC with a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768, a CD
drive and an available USB 2.0 socket.

17.1. Software Installation

These instructions describe installation on a PC running Windows
Other versions of Windows
IMPORTANT: Install the software BEFORE plugging your Macro 900 Meter into
your PC.
Place the Macro 900 Link CD in your PC's CD drive. Browse your CD drive and click on
'setup.exe'. You will be given the usual Windows
software to install. Once installed, Macro 900 Link will run automatically. Leave the
CD in your drive. To communicate with the Macro 900 Meter, two further software
'drivers' need to be installed.

17.2. Driver Installation

Ensure your Macro 900 Meter has batteries installed but is switched off. Connect the
Macro 900 Meter to your PC using the USB cable supplied. The Macro 900 Meter will
switch itself on automatically and display 'USB CONNECTED' on its screen as you plug
into your PC.
The 'Found New Hardware' wizard on your PC will automatically activate. Select the
recommended option: 'Locate and install driver software'.
not allow Windows
'Insert the disk that came with your Macro 900 Meter'. The CD should still be in
your drive. Click on the 'Next' button. Wait while the first driver is installed.
The next screen will ask you to 'Insert the disk that came with your USB Serial
Port'. The CD should still be in your drive. Click on the 'Next' button. Wait while the
second driver is installed. When this has completed, Macro 900 Link is ready to use.
The CD can now be removed and is not required for subsequent operation.

17.3. Running Macro 900 Link

Select Macro 900 Link from your Programs menu. After an introductory splash-screen
has been displayed, the following screen will appear:
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