ASD TerraSpec - Computer Requirements; Software Requirement

ASD Document 600541 Rev. G 5 TerraSpec® User Manual
www.asdi.com Chapter 1 Introduction
1.2 Computer Requirements
The instrument controller is a computer that manages the TerraSpec
spectrometer, stores data, and processes the results.
The standard TerraSpec spectrometer includes a laptop computer, or the
instrument controller.
The minimum requirements for the instrument controller are:
•1.2 GHz Pentium or better notebook or PC-w/monitor
•256 MB RAM or more
•20 GB of free disk space
• 1024 x 768 or better graphics resolution
• 24-bit color or better - 32-bit recommended
• Ethernet port: 10/100 Base T Ethernet interface
• (Optional) Ethernet wireless (WiFi) adaptor: PCMIA, USB, or built-in
that is compatible with the 802.11b standard
• (Optional) Serial communications port (or USB port) for GPS receiver. 
(only required when GPS is used)
• (Optional) NMEA compatible GPS receiver
1.3 Software Requirement
The instrument controller requires the following software:
• RS
3
Software from ASD
• Microsoft Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP Operating System
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or better
Users need a basic understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system
including software installation.
International customers using non-English versions of Windows must alter
the Regional Settings under Start->Settings->Control Panel. The
default language must be set to English (United States) in order for the
software to be registered and operate correctly. The numbering format must
also be set to English.