Cannon Instrument CMRV-5000 - Manual (Page 23)

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CANNON ® Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA
CHAPTER
5
VISCPRO ® INSTALLATION
VISCPRO ® for Windows ® XP ®
VISCPRO ® is a powerful software product providing a generic instru-
ment interface for controlling and operating multiple CANNON ®
instrument(s) via computer. VISCPRO ® also includes reporting/analysis
modules for processing and displaying sample data.
Installing VISCPRO ® software
To install the VISCPRO ® software, follow the instructions below in the
sequence presented. Make certain that you complete the sections on
checking instrument settings and calibration data. If you encounter
difficulties at any stage in the installation process, call CANNON
®
service at 814-353-8000.
Computer requirements
See specifications sheet provided with your instrument.
Windows
®
XP ® installation
1. Turn on your computer. Wait for the Windows ® software to load.
2. From the Windows ® Start Bar click Settings/Control Panel. Insert
the VISCPRO ® installation CD-ROM into the disk drive.
3. If the installation program does not begin automatically, select your
computer's Add/Remove Programs option from the Windows ®
Control Panel. Then follow the Windows prompts to complete the
installation procedure. The executable file for VISCPRO
® software
installation is SETUP.EXE.
Installation actions
The installation program will:

create a directory for your data files and database. The location(s)
may depend on your operating system (see Application Note pro-
vided with your instrument).

write SETUP information to the Windows ® registry.

copy the software executable file and other necessary files to the
directory you specify.
 update other files in your Windows ® directories to versions fully
compatible with the current VISCPRO ® software.

place a shortcut icon for the VISCPRO ® executable file on your
Windows ® desktop.