GBS Elektronik MCA 166 - Manual (Page 13)

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3.0 Software
3.1 System Requirements, Software Installation and Overview
Minimal system and software requirements for MS-DOS based user programs:
• PC - XT compatible computer
• CGA compatible display adapter
• 640 KB conventional RAM (550 KB free lower DOS memory)
• 1 MB disk space
• COM 1 port (16550 compatible UART recommended)
• MS-DOS V5.0 or higher
For PCs running Windows 3.xx it is strongly recommended to start the MCA software in
MS-DOS mode to prevent problems in serial communication. See also chapter 5,
troubleshooting.
Minimal system requirements for the Windows based user programs:
Any PC able to run Windows 95/98
COM port
VGA Screen
Windows 95/98/NT
Some programs (MCAPlot, Identify) are also available in Windows 3.1 version
The MCA DOS-software usually consists of the following 3 files:
• the executable file (e.g. mca.exe)
• the screen file (e.g. mca.lnf)
• the help file (e.g. mca.hlp)
To install the MCA software from the MS-DOS prompt:
• Insert the MCA 166 distribution disk in drive A:
• Type A: and press ENTER
• Type XCOPY A:\ C:\ /S and press ENTER.
The programs must always be started from their directory in order to run correctly. After
starting the program it will try to detect the default data directory and creates one in the
root of the actual drive (e.g. c:\data).
On the HP200LX, the software is preinstalled on the flashdisk a:\ .
All programs are called from the Main Menu, which appears automatically when the
computer has booted or re-booted (for the HP 200LX from drive a:). Before you start
measurements check or reset date and time on the computer and check its battery status.
If the HP main battery level is < 2.4 V and the backup battery level is < 2.7 V, replace it.
At the DOS prompt, use the "dir a:" command to make sure that you have enough storage
space on drive a: (or c: if a notebook computer is used).
Use the Norton Commander to delete old files if there is less than 1 Mb free space.
CTRL-ALT-DEL resets the computer and brings up the Menu again. CTRL-ALT-ON does
a hard reset of the HP 200LX computer and brings also up the menu again. All programs