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Dakota Ultrasonics PVX User Manual

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CHAPTER TWELVE
USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE

12.1 Computer System Requirements

DakView 3 or PVXview will run on many different operating systems: Windows 95,
Windows 98 (1st or 2nd edition), Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5, Windows ME,
Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000
Advanced Server operating systems running on Intel or AMD hardware.
A Pentium 166MHz or faster processor with at least 32 megabytes of p hysical RAM
is required. You should have 40 megabytes of free disk space before attempting to
install DakView 3 or PVXview.

DakView 3 or PVXview requires an available communications port in order to
transfer data to and from the PVX. DakView 3 or PVXview supports COM1, COM2,
COM3, and COM4.

USB to Serial Converter

Some newer laptop computers do not have standard serial ports. In this case it is
possible to use a USB to Serial converter. If a serial to USB cable is needed,
Contact Dakota Ultrasonics (pt# N-402-0510).

12.2 Installing DakView 2.X

DakView 3 or PVXview comes on a CD-ROM with an automatic installer program.
Place the CD in your computer’s CD tray and close the door. Open the CD-ROM by
double clicking on the My Computer ICON, then double click on the CD. Finally,
double click on the SETUP icon to begin the installation.
Refer to the help section in DakView 3 or PVXview, for the complete operating
manual, setup, and operation.