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Chapter 3:
OM-DAQLINK Implementation Guide
Omega recommends first time users of the OM-DAQLINK system read this chapter before
drilling down into the many features of the system described later in the user guide. The
Implementation Guide will give you a clear understanding of the basic aspects of setting up the
system, and getting the data logger up and running.
3.1.
Pre-setup Requirements
Prior to commencing with the OM-DAQLINK implementation you must have the following
requirements in place:
PC
24/7 availability, if online data monitoring is required
Reliable AC power
Sufficient hard disk space to store loggers’ data
One free USB port
OM-DAQLINK devices
At least one OM-DAQLINK logger OM-DAQLINK-TEMP or OM-DAQLINK-TEMPRH.
Mini-USB cable
The mini-USB cable connects the data logger to the PC for logger configuration and data
download (and is supplied with the DataSuite software kit).
3.2.
Launching the Software
1. Install the DataSuite software on the PC workstation. Refer to section
5.1
: Installing
DataSuite Software on page 25 for more details.
2. Once the software and associated components have been installed, launch DataSuite from
your DataSuite desktop shortcut.
3. The main DataSuite window is launched. The default view is called
Map View
.
