Chapter 3 Installing the Software and Connecting Components
Introduction
3-2 Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
This chapter first explains how to install the metrology software. It then
explains how to connect the following components to your personal
computer (PC): the laser head, air and material temperature sensors, and
optional remote control unit and A-quad-B input. Finally, it explains how
to connect and turn on power.
Installing the Metrology Software
This section explains how to install the Agilent 10747F Metrology
Software on your PC.
Computer Requirements
The Metrology software is compatible with any computer running the
Windows® operating system version XP or Windows Vista (32-bit), with at
least two USB 2.0 ports and a CD drive.
NOTE
If your computer is equipped with only one USB port, you will need to add
a powered USB 2.0 hub.
If your PC is running Windows Vista, only the 32-bit version of Vista is
compatible with the Metrology software. The Metrology software will not
work on PCs running 64-bit Vista. To determine what version of Vista you
are running, do the following:
In Windows, select Control Panel
Welcome Center
View computer
details
Show more details, then note the System Type (see Figure 3-1).