Multichannel Systems MEA2100-System Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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3.6 Setting up Cardio2D Software
When operating a MEA2100-System, you can connect the devices to any data acquisition
computer. Make sure that the recommended system requirements are fulfilled.
The data acquisition computer from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH together with the
MEA2100-System comes preinstalled and preconfigured for a flawless operation. You should
contact your local retailer for assistance if you want to install additional hard- or software,
or if you want to replace the computer, as incompatibilities of hardware components or software
settings with the MEA2100-System or Cardio2D may occur.
Caution: You have acquired a high performance data acquisition and analysis computer.
Do not modify the system, do not install new hard- or software, or another operating system
without asking MCS or your local retailer for advice. Especially do not install virus scanners or
firewalls because these programs are known to interfere with the data transfer to the hard disk.
MCS cannot guarantee that a modified system is fully operational. Even data loss may occur.
Warning: The operating system settings of the data acquisition computer were preconfigured
by MCS and should not be changed by the user. Changing these settings can lead to program
instabilities and data loss.
System Requirements
Software: One of the following Microsoft Windows ® operating systems is required:
Windows 8.1, Windows 7 with the NT file system, Windows XP or Vista. English and
German versions are supported, other language versions may lead to software errors.
Hardware: MEA2100-System (Not required for Cardio2D+-Analyzer or demo mode)
Important: You need to have installed the latest data acquisition driver to operate the device,
which is automatically installed with Cardio2D. The installation may be invalid if the data
acquisition does not respond. Please contact Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH or your local
retailer in this case.
Recommended Operating System Settings
The following automatic services of the Windows operating system interfere with the data
storage on the hard disk and can lead to severe performance limits in Cardio2D. These routines
were designed for use on office computers, but are not very useful for a data acquisition
computer.
 Deselect Windows Indexing Service for all local disks.
 Turn off Optimize hard disk when idle (automatic disk fragmentation).
 It is also not recommended to run any applications in the background when using Cardio2D.
Remove all applications from the Autostart folder.
Important: Please do not run MC_Rack software program from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH
in parallel to Cardio2D software!
Please check the system requirements before you install the software. MCS cannot guarantee
that the software works properly if these requirements are not fulfilled.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the installed software does not work properly.