Measurement Computing ScanServer rev.2.0 - Manual (Page 5)

ScanServer User's Guide Getting Started 3
Getting Started
Reference Note: To set up NetScan, TempScan, MultiScan or ChartScan
hardware, refer to the setup and installation sections of the corresponding user's
manual.
Reference Note: A Net232 Ethernet/RS-232 Converter is required for TempScan,
MultiScan and ChartScan Ethernet Applications. The Net232 User’s Guide
(p/n 1037-0901) contains Ethernet-related information pertaining to these data
acquisition systems.
Installing ScanServer
The ScanServer disks include the ScanServer program files and a simple DDE Client
application useful in testing and troubleshooting DDE communications. Complete the
following steps to install ScanServer on the computer hard drive:
Note: The following steps are for installing from disks. If your ScanSever program is on
a CD-ROM, simply install the CD-ROM and follow the installation screen
prompts.
1. Close all currently running Windows applications.
2. Insert ScanServer disk 1 in your floppy drive.
3. Choose Start/Run (or File/Run from Program Manager).
4. In the dialog box, type a:setup.exe (b:setup.exe if installing from the b drive).
5. Choose OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. ScanServer will install to the directory you specify during installation. The
default directory is:
c:\Program Files\ScanServer
Quick Start
After you have installed ScanServer on your system, you must set up communication with
the TempScan, MultiScan, NetScan, or ChartScan instrument(s) attached to your system.
To do this, follow the procedures for:
1. Starting ScanServer.
2. Creating a node.
3. Configuring channels.
4. Saving the project.
5. Testing a node using the provided DDE Client.