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Getting Started
This section provides an overview of the initial steps necessary to prepare the
instrument to log data.
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Select the appropriate TROLL Com Communication Device. This determines the
hardware connections, and may influence the software installation. The drawing
on the following page shows the function of the different TROLL Com
Communication Device models.
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Install the software.
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Connect the hardware.
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Open the software and establish communication with the instrument.
Select a TROLL Com Communication Device
The subsequent figure shows the function and connection features of the TROLL Com
Communication Device models.
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A Direct-Connect TROLL Com might be preferred for programming an instrument
that will be deployed on a suspension cable.
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A RuggedCable System and a Cable-Connect TROLL Com are required if you
intend to communicate with the instrument while it is deployed. However, you can
program the instrument with any TROLL Com.
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A serial (RS232) TROLL Com is required for use with a RuggedReader Handheld
PC.