MTE HYDROCAL1005 - 5.5 Functions of HydroSoft program

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5. Windows Software HydroSoft
5.1 Purpose of the program
HydroSoft is a program compatible with MS Windows for use with HYDROCAL1005 to provide a
comprehensive transformer monitoring system. HydroSoft not only reads and processes the data of
HYDROCAL1005 but can also used in the configuration of the HYDROCAL1005 unit. The program is
compatible for use with operating systems MS XP with Service Pack 3 / Vista /Windows 7
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HydroSoft offers the following functions:
 Reading data from HYDROCAL1005 unit
 Data processing
 Export of data to other standard windows programs
 Storage on data mediums, read from data medium, archiving of measuring data
 Configuration of analogue inputs of HYDROCAL1005 unit
 Configuration of alarms and respective alarm outputs of HYDROCAL1005
5.2 Remarks for use of this operation handbook
The following operation handbook explains in details the installation and operation of HydroSoft on
your PC. It contains the following sections:
 Program Installation and Start up
 Program functions
 General rules for use as transformer monitoring system
 Export and storage of data
5.3 Requirements to the PC
The PC must fulfil the following requirements:
 Pentium Processor c
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 300MHz
 Free disc space for installation on hard disk  20 MB, additional memory space for data storage
 RAM memory  256MB
 Operating system: XP with Service Pack 3 / Vista /Windows 7
 CD-ROM drive
 Interface RS232C / Ethernet
 Signals used are RxD, TxD, GND
 Serial interface cable 1:1
 .NET Framework 1.1 redistributable must be supported
 Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6 (MDAC) or new version must be supported