Rockwell Automation 1412-PP21xx PowerPad Portable Powermonitor - Manual (Page 52)

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Chapter 4 DATAVIEW Software
• Provides consistency in testing, regardless of who performs the test
Get Started The DATAVIEW software is supplied on a CD-ROM format. The CD self-
installs, prompting you along the way for any information that is needed. Insert
the CD in your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
Minimum Computer
Requirements
• Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
• 128 MB of RAM (256MB recommended)
• 50 MB of hard disk space (200 MB recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
Connect the PowerPad unit
to your Computer
The PowerPad unit is supplied with an optically isolated serial interface cable
required for connecting the instrument to the computer. This cable is equipped
with a 9-pin connector on one end, and an optical connector on the other end.
Follow these steps to connect the PowerPad unit to your computer.
1. Connect the optical connector end of the cable to the serial port on the
side panel of the PowerPad unit.
2. Connect the 9-pin connector end of the cable, to an available serial port on
your computer.
You are now ready to use the DATAVIEW program with the PowerPad unit.
TIP For help on software instructions, use the DATAVIEW program’s Help Menu,
which is located on the menu bar.