Bird Technologies VPM - Manual (Page 2)

Minimum requirements to run this software:
1. A PC running Windows 95 or later
2. 32K memory, and 4 megabytes free hard drive space
3. Available serial port
4. A Bird 5012 Wideband Power Sensor
To install the VPM software:
This CD is browser, html-based and will auto-start upon insertion into the CD-ROM drive. You do not have to
be linked to the Internet for it to run, but you do need a browser installed. Microsoft Internet Explorer and
Netscape Navigator also are included on this CD. If the auto-start function is not enabled on your PC follow
the instructions below:
1. Insert the CD onto the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the MY Computer icon on the desktop.
3. Click on the icon for your CD-ROM drive.
4. Double-Click the Virtual DPM.exe file.
5. Follow the on screen prompts.
If you have problems while running the VPM software:
1. Refer to the 'readme.txt' file on the CD
2. Refer to the help file in the VPM program
To connect the sensor:
1. Insert the ac adapter's barrel connector into the power sensor's external dc connector (See picture on
next page). Insert the adapter plug into a wall receptacle.
2. Check that the sensor's status LED is blinking.
3. Start the VPM program by double-clicking on the VPM icon.
4. In the Comm menu, select the com port you are using. This is usually COM1.
5. Use the serial cable provided to connect the sensor's RS-232 port to the PC's serial port.
+ NOTE: Support for USB connection for the WPS will be available in the near future. Do not attempt to
connect a PC to the sensor with the USB port.
VPM Software Quickstart Guide
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