Preparing for Operation
Host Computer and Network Preparation
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The cards can store a considerable amount of information. The amount of time to
upload a 16 MB card in a 10BaseT system with low to moderate data flow can be
about 33 minutes. It can be uploaded faster by putting it into a PC’s card slot and
uploading the file to a directory on the PC. The card data is stored in a proprietary
data format and must be converted to a text or .csv format for reading. The Fluke
DAQ software can convert the data from the card in the PC or in the 2686A.
Host Computer and Network Preparation
This section contains information for preparing your host computer and setting up
network communication, as summarized in Figure 2-19.
Installing Host Computer Ethernet Adapter
Skip this section if you have an Ethernet adapter installed on your computer.
Since the installation procedures for Ethernet adapters change frequently and
without notice, you must follow the instructions supplied with your particular
Ethernet adapter. If your host computer is already on a network, it probably has an
Ethernet adapter already installed.
To install an Ethernet adapter, use the following procedure:
1.
Close all applications. Exit Windows and turn the host computer off.
2.
Follow the installation instructions in the manual supplied with your Ethernet
adapter to install the hardware.
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