Cautionary statements, Initial inspection – Campbell Scientific CDM-VW300 Series Dynamic Vibrating-Wire Analyzer System User Manual
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CDM-VW300 Series Dynamic Vibrating-Wire Analyzers
See TABLE 5-1, CDM / Datalogger Compatibility, in Section 5,
Specifications, for datalogger compatibility information.
Other than a few clearly noted exceptions, any discussion in this manual of the
CDM-VW300 also applies to the CDM-VW305.
Before using the CDM-VW300, please study
• Section 2, Cautionary Statements
• Section 3, Initial Inspection
Detailed installation, operation, and troubleshooting information can be found
in the remaining sections.
2. Cautionary Statements
• CAUTION — Do not connect power to the system until it is completely
assembled.
• IMPORTANT — Do not connect the CDM-VW300 analyzer or SC-CPI
interface to a PC until AFTER installing DVWTool or DevConfig on the
PC. Consult Section 7.1.1, Software and Driver Installation, for more
information.
• All references to DVWTool mean Dynamic Vibrating-Wire Tool Box
software version 1.0 or later. DVWTool is available on current versions of
the ResourceDVD that ships with CDM-VW300 series analyzers. All
references to DevConfig mean Device Configuration Utility software
version 2.04 or later. DevConfig is available from the these three sources:
o ResourceDVD shipped with CDM-VW300 series analyzers
o
(no charge)
o Installations of LoggerNet, PC400, PC200W, or RTDAQ
software. Check the Help | About screen in DevConfig for
the version number.
3. Initial Inspection
• CDM-VW300 series analyzers ship with,
o 1 each pn 29389 CDM Parts Kit
o 1 each ResourceDVD, which contains DVWTool and current
DevConfig software.
• Upon receipt of the CDM-VW300, inspect the packaging and contents for
damage. File damage claims with the shipping company.
• Thoroughly check all packaging material for product that may be
concealed inside it. Check model and part numbers, and product
descriptions against the shipping documents. Model or part numbers are
found on each product. Cable numbers are normally found at the end of
the cable that connects to the measurement device. Check that expected
cable lengths were received. Contact Campbell Scientific immediately
concerning any discrepancies.
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