2 installing device drivers and software – Metrohm 898 XYZ Sample Changer User Manual
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898 XYZ Sample Changer
2 Installing device drivers and software
The 898 XYZ Sample Changer requires a USB connection to a computer in
order to be able to be controlled by a PC software. The device can be con-
nected to a USB socket on a computer or to a USB hub with a commer-
cially available USB cable (with A and B plugs).
Note
You need administrator rights for the installation of the driver and soft-
ware on your PC.
Cable connection and driver installation
A driver installation is required in order to ensure that the 898 XYZ Sample
Changer is recognized by the PC operating system. To accomplish this,
you must comply with the procedures specified. The following steps are
necessary:
1 Install device drivers
The driver is to be found on the accompanying USB flash drive, in the
Driver directory.
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Plug in the USB flash drive on the PC.
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In Windows Explorer, switch to the Driver directory on the USB
flash drive.
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Double-click on the CDM20600.exe file name and carry out the
driver installation in accordance with instructions.
2 Install tiamo
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Insert the tiamo
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installation CD and carry out the installation
program instructions.
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Exit the program if you have started it after the installation.
3 Establish the cable connections
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Connect the 898 XYZ Sample Changer to the mains supply if you
have not already done this.
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Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable (USB con-
nector Type A), see the manual for your computer.
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Use the mains switch on the rear of the device to switch on the
898 XYZ Sample Changer.