ChemoMetec NC-250 - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation Guide
Installation Overview
Important: You must be logged on as system administrator to install the NucleoView™ NC-250™ system
components.
In a first time installation, you will typically install both the NucleoView™ NC-250™ software and one or
more sets of NucleoCounter® NC-250™ instrument specific configuration data. This involves installation and
activation of various USB drivers on one or more USB ports.
To uninstall the software just follow the un-installation procedure.
Minimum Computer Requirements and Preparations before Installation
Following PC requirements must be fulfilled before you can perform the installation:
1. Operating System: Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows XP with service pack 3.
The Windows operating system must not be virtualized.
Note: Windows Vista is not supported!
2. To install the NucleoView™ application, you need to log on with administrator rights.
3. At least 4 GB RAM and 10GB free disc space is recommended.
4. At least 2.0 GHz clock rate.
5. At least one USB 2.0 port must be available.
6. Screen size minimum 1366 x 768 pixels.
To perform the installation you will also need the NucleoCounter® NC-250™ instrument and the NC-250™
Package which comprises power supply, cables and the USB stick containing the software.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the serial number printed on the instrument matches the serial number on the
USB stick.
Installing the NucleoView™ Software and NucleoCounter® Instrument
This section describes the software and instrument installation on Windows 7. For other versions of
Windows there will be minor variations, but as a general rule, simply accept all the default settings as they
are presented.
Installation of the software and instrument typically takes 5-8 minutes.
1. See the previous section about minimum computer specifications and preparations.
2. Ensure that the NucleoCounter® NC-250™ instrument is NOT connected to the PC.
3. IMPORTANT: Log on with administrator rights for this installation session.
4. Insert the USB stick holding the software.