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7.
Internal Data Logging Package
7.A. Shipping Checklist
The Internal Data Logging (IDL) Package includes:
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Both of these items are necessary for retrieving the stored data from the QuantiFluor™ Handheld
Fluorometer.
7.B. Hardware Requirements for IDL
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7.C. Installing IDL Software
1.
Exit all Windows
2.
Insert the CD, and run the setup program.
3.
The setup wizard will install the necessary files. When the setup is complete, a
SPREADSHEET INTERFACE SOFTWARE icon will appear in the PROGRAMS menu.
4.
Restart the computer.
7.D. Connecting the QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer
1.
Connect the RS-232 Cable into the available serial port of the computer.
2.
Plug the opposite end of the cable into the base of the QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer.
3.
Open the Spreadsheet Interface Software.
4.
Click on the box to the right of the COM port icon to select the appropriate COM port. This is
usually COM port 1.
5.
Click on the START button. The program will open Microsoft
for data transfer. The boxes left of the words COM port and Microsoft
green.
6.
Follow the directions from Section 4 for collecting and downloading data from the
QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer. Data will automatically populate in the Excel
sure to save these data before closing the software.
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RS-232 cable
Spreadsheet Interface Software (1 CD)
Computer with Windows
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Microsoft
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Excel
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2003 or later
At least 1 available RS-232 serial port
Note: If your computer does not have a RS-232 serial port, a USB Serial adapter is required for
connection to an external PC.
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programs.
XP SP2 operating system or later
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Excel
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and should be ready
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Excel
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should both be
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spreadsheet. Be
Printed in USA.
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