Campbell Scientific PC400 Datalogger Support Software - Manual (Page 21)

Section 3. Installation, Operation and
Backup Procedures
3.1 CD-ROM Installation
The following instructions assume that drive D: is a CD-ROM drive on the
computer from which the software is being installed. If the drive letter is
different, substitute the appropriate drive letter.
1. Put the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. The install application
should come up automatically. Skip to step 3.
2. If the install does not start, then from the Windows system menu, select
Start | Run. Type “d:\setup.exe” in the Open field or use the Browse button
to access the CD-ROM drive and select the setup executable. This
activates the PC400 Installation Utility.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation. The
installation will require a CD key. You will find this code printed on the
back of the jewel case for the original installation CD.
A shortcut to launch PC400 is added to your computer’s Start menu under
Programs | Campbell Scientific | PC400. If the default directories are used,
PC400 executable files and help files are placed in the C:\Program
Files\CampbellSci\PC400 directory.
Working directories will also be created under C:\Campbellsci for PC400’s
configurations and data files, user programs, and settings for the accessory
applications and utilities.
3.2 PC400 Operations and Backup Procedures
This section describes some of the concepts and procedures recommended for
routine operation and security of the PC400 software. If software and
computer systems were perfect, this section would not be necessary. However,
since this software is required to run with predictable results in the real world
on real computers, the following guidelines and procedures will be helpful in
minimizing possible problems that may occur.
3.2.1 PC400 Directory Structure and File Descriptions
3.2.1.1 Program Directory
As described in the installation procedures, all of the files for program
execution are stored in the C:\Program Files\Campbellsci\PC400 directory.
This includes the executables, DLLs, and most of the application help files.
This directory does not need to be included in back up efforts. PC400 and its
applications rely on registry entries to run correctly; therefore, any restoration
of the program should be done by reinstalling the software from the original
CD.
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