YSI Data Scout - Manual (Page 4)

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1 . 0 P R O D U C T I N T R O D U C T I O N
This User Manual applies Level Scout software Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile version 2.0 and greater. These applications can be
found on the Information and Support CD which accompanied your YSI Level Scout or on the YSI website (www.ysi.com).
Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile maintain a consistent menu structure and feature set. There is, however, one difference in
appearance between the two application programs: tabs on Data Scout appear at the top of the application window and the tabs for
Data Scout Mobile appear at the bottom of the screen.
The remainder of the User Manual will use the term “applications” when referring collectively to Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile.
In addition to these two software applications, the Level Scout can also be used with a Data Scout Advanced (DSAdv). DSAdv can
operate multiple transducers concurrently on a selected serial port. DSAdv also has a useful conversion function that allows you to
correct logged data for changes in barometric pressure that are logged by a separate barometer unit (BaroScout). See the DSAdv
manual for more information.
1.1 DATA SCOUT AND DATA SCOUT MOBILE FEATURES
Data Scout 2.0 is designed for computers running versions of the Windows
®
operating system supporting the Microsoft
® .NET™ CLR
(Common Language Runtime). Data Scout Mobile is designed for handheld computers running Microsoft Windows Mobile® 2003
and Windows Mobile 5 operating systems. Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile are fully functional, yet simple application programs for
the YSI Level Scout.
Key features include:
„ Freely available, user friendly software,
„ Common “look and feel” on desktop, laptop, or handheld PC,
„ Ability to view and log real-time data and configure tests in Level Scout transducers,
„ Extract logged data and save to a file, as well as
„ Intuitive graphical user interface.
1.2 DATA SCOUT AND DATA SCOUT MOBILE HARDWARE
For Data Scout, YSI recommends a computer with the following minimum requirements:
„ Windows
®
98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, or 7 with version 2.0 of the .NET™ CLR installed (if .NET™ CLR is not already
installed on the computer, it will be installed during the Data Scout installation process) and
„ An RS-232 serial port, provided either via USB adapter or DB-9 serial port.
For Data Scout Mobile, YSI recommends a handheld PC with the following minimum requirements:
„ Microsoft Windows Mobile® 2003 or Windows Mobile 5 Operating System,
„ 3 Mb of available program memory,
„ 2 Mb of available storage memory, and
„ A fully implemented RS-232 serial port capable of supporting ActiveSync and interfacing with peripheral devices.
Both the Data Scout software and Level Scout upgrades are available at no charge via the YSI website at www.ysi.com .