Monarch Instrument Track-It - Manual (Page 4)

Track-It User Guide
Page 4 Rev 1.02 06/21/11
2.3. Application Installation
To install the actual application software
click the “Install Software” button. This will launch the Track-It setup wizard shown
below left . Click the “Next >” button to continue to the license agreement. Accept the license agreement – “I Agree” (or quit the
installation) and click the “Next >” button to continue. You will then be asked to enter your information – name and business.
Enter the information if you wish and click the “Next >” button to continue. Now select the installation folder – shown below right.
If you wish to change the default for any reason, enter the new install location and whether the installation will be accessible to
all users of this machine or just you (default)
. Click the “Next >” button..
On the “Confirm Installation” screen click the “Next >” button. The software will be installed.
Note: This program requires the DotNet component. If it is not found on the system it will be installed. When
completed click the “Close” button. A short cut icon (shown here) will be placed on the desktop. Click "Close"
once the installation is complete.
2.4. Insert USB Device (Logger)
Insert the USB Device into the USB slot on the computer. It will be recognized and depending on the operating system it will be
announced as
– “Found new hardware – Loading Driver or Loading Software"
The device will be installed as a VCP - virtual communication (comm) port. Correct installation can be checked using the Device
Manager. In Windows 7 - from the "Start" menu - right click on "Computer" and select "Properties" then select "Device Manager"
from the list on the left. For Windows XP - from the "Start" menu - right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". Select
the "Hardware" tab the click "Device Manager".
This will bring up the device list shown here. Click on "Ports (COM& LPT)" and you
should see an entry for "USB DataLogger (COMx)" where x is the comm port
number assigned and will depend on what devices are already resident on your PC.
In this case x = 7 so the USB DataLogger will appear as Serial Comm Port 7.