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CHAPTER SIXTEEN
SOFTWARE, FILE TRANSFER, & UPGRADES
16.1 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).
16.2 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.
16.3 Communicating with MiniMax
DakView will not directly communicate with the MiniMax series gauges. The
MiniMax 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 MiniMax series gauges.
16.4 Line Power
The MiniMax 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.
16.5 Upgrading the MiniMax
The MiniMax 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 directory of the SD card in the MiniMax, 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 MiniMax is outlined below:
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