Usb-500

USB-500 Series Getting Started

Contents
System requirements and recommendations ........................................................................ 2 USB-501-PRO Safety Agreement ................................................................................ 2 Installing the software.......................................................................................................... 3 Installing USB-500 Series Data Loggers ............................................................................. 4 Running the USB-500 Data Logger Application ................................................................. 5 USB-500 Data Logger Application Help ..................................................................... 5 USB-525 LoggerAssistant................................................................................................... 6 Technical support ................................................................................................................. 6

System requirements and recommendations

System requirements and recommendations
 PC with Pentium® II-class processor, 450 MHz (Pentium III class       
processor, 650 MHz orhigher recommended) Windows® XP (SP2), Windows Vista®, Windows 7, 32- and 64-bit versions Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 or greater (included on the CD) CD-ROM drive VGA or higher resolution monitor (Super VGA recommended) Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device (recommended) At least 5 Mb of free storage Microsoft Excel® 2000 or greater (optional)

USB-501-PRO Safety Agreement
Please Readthis USB-500 Quick Start Guide, and keep it for future reference. Pass the USB-500 Quick Start Guide on to those who use this device. Do not attempt to use the USB-501-PRO without reading and understanding the documentation. This product is capable of measuring high temperatures. The correct procedures are required to avoid injury. If there is any doubt as to the safety of the application – stop! andconsult a qualified expert. The USB-501-PRO is a professional measuring instrument, designed to record temperature. Care must be taken when: 1. Removing the USB-501-PRO from extreme environments: The logger is metal and will retain heat or will remain cold when it has been removed from the environment under measurement. Personal protection, such as suitable heat resistant gloves or tools must beused to remove the logger from any environment. Refer to the product specifications for the maximum and minimum temperatures in which the logger can be used.

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Installing the software

2. Replacing batteries: Always operate the USB-501-PRO and

replace its batteries according to the instructions. The USB-501PRO will work in extreme temperatures. However, many batteries will not work atthese extremes. Serious injury can result if the replacement battery is not designed for use within the full operating temperature range of the USB-501-PRO. Never replace the battery with any battery not specified for use with this device by Measurement Computing Corporation. Contact Measurement Computing if you are unable to find the correct battery.

Installing the software
Complete thefollowing steps to install the software:
1. Insert the USB-500 Data Logger Application CD into your computer's CD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, run setup.exe from

the root of the CD. If the Microsoft .NET Framework is not installed on the system, its setup program starts, followed by a Welcome dialog box that starts the USB-500 Data Logging Application installation program.
2.Click Next. 3. Install the software in the default folder, or click Change to select another folder, and then click Next. 4. Click Install in the Ready to Install the Program dialog box. 5. Click Finish in the Installation Completed dialog box when the

software finishes installing.

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Installing USB-500 Series Data Loggers

Installing USB-500 Series Data Loggers
Install the software...