5putting into operation, 1 step 1: installing the program, 2 step 2: starting the program – BUCHI Melting Point M-565 User Manual
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5 Putting into operation
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MeltingPoint Monitor 1.1 Operation Manual, Version B
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Putting into operation
This section contains three steps to a working setup in chronologic order. If any error occurs, please
check every step carefully again from the beginning.
5.1
Step 1: Installing the program
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
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The Melting Point M-565 must be disconnected from the computer at the time of
installation
For installation, the user must hold administrative rights on the computer
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The PC must match the minimum system requirements for this software, see section 3.1
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Installation of the software:
Put the CD into the optical drive of the PC and follow the installation dialog of the autostart–CD. For
detailed information about the installation process and the test period of the software, see sections
5.4 and following.
5.2
Step 2: Starting the program
Go to: Start > Programs > Buchi > MeltingPoint Monitor1.1 > MeltingPoint Monitor 1.1
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Or double-click the program shortcut icon, that can be found on the desktop
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5.3
Step 3: Connecting a Melting Point M-565
Perform the following steps:
Use the delivered USB cable to connect the Melting Point M-565 to the PC (see below drawing)
1.
Switch on the Melting Point M-565
2.
Wait for the software to establish the communication link (check ‘Connection status’ field, see
3.
section 6.1)
The software is now ready to receive data.
RS232
PS/2
USB
USB
NOTE
The maximum cable length for USB cables must not exceed 5m!