Campbell Scientific RTDM Real-Time Data Monitoring Software - Manual (Page 11)

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RTDM Version 2.1 – Real Time Data
Monitor
RTDM Version 2.1 is a Windows
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-based software package which allows you to uniquely
design the way you want to display your data, either in real-time or pseudo real-time.
RTDM Version 2.1 is a development of the earlier 16-bit version of RTDM – in the
remainder of this guide the term RTDM refers to Version 2.1 (32-bit version).
The source data is usually obtained from a Campbell Scientific datalogger, and RTDM
allows you an enormous amount of flexibility in the way you present this data. Because of
the power and flexibility of the software, it is worth while taking time to study the
philosophy behind the design of the program, and to work through the basic concepts.
A good way to start is to work through the Quick Tutorial (found in the on-line help
system) in conjunction with this manual. This manual only explains the basic features of
RTDM and it should always be used with the on-line help system provided with the
software, which contains more extensive information. You should also study the
demonstration system (Demo Mode). This is provided to help you understand many of the
advanced features of RTDM.
You will notice that ‘Hint Boxes’ appear as you move the mouse over sections of the
various screens, to help you learn the functions of the different buttons. (When you feel that
you do not want to see these hints any longer, they can be turned off by toggling Options /
Show Hints on the menu bar.)
Context sensitive help can be obtained for many items by pressing the F1 key.
1. Introduction
1.1 Computer System Requirements
RTDM will run on any PC which has the minimum configuration shown
below, but, as with most of today’s powerful software applications, will run
best with more powerful computers having more available memory. RTDM
requires a minimum of 25Mb of hard disk space. RTDM will normally be
supplied on CD.
Recommended Minimum Configuration
A Pentium PC running Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000/NT with 64Mb RAM.
Additional memory is recommended if PC208W or LoggerNet is running at the
same time.
Installation
Insert the RTDM installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your
system is configured for Autorun, the installation procedure will begin
automatically. If not, select Start, then Run. Type d:\setup.exe into the box
(where d=your CD-ROM drive letter) and press OK. Follow the on-screen
prompts.