C3 Submersible Fluorometer
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3. C-Soft Windows™ User Interface
The C-Soft Windows based user interface allows for intuitive calibration, data
logging, set up, and download functions.
3.1 Software Requirements and PC Installation
3.1.1 Minimum PC Requirements
♦ 133MHz microprocessor
♦ 600 X 800 VGA resolution
♦ Microsoft Windows 98
♦ 32 MB RAM
3.1.2 Software Installation
1. Exit all Windows programs
2. Insert the C-Soft CD (also located on the Turner Designs website on
the Support page).
3. Open the C-Soft software folder and double click on the setup icon.
4. The software will automatically be installed in the PC’s (C:/Program
Files/C-Soft) folder unless user selects alternate location.
5. After restarting the PC double click on the "C-Soft" icon located on
the desktop.
C-Soft Note: You may receive a warning message asking if you
want to unblock messages, select "Unblock".
3.1.3 PC Software Interface
1. Connect the 9-pin serial end of the interface cable to the serial port
on the back of the PC.
Note: If your computer only has USB ports we recommend
purchasing a USB to serial adapter cable. http://www.belkin.com/
search for Part Number: F5U409v1
2. Connect the 8-pin female end of the interface cable to the C3
Submersible Fluorometer’s 8-pin male connector.
3. Connect the interface cable’s 12V pin to the 12V power supply.
4. Plug the 12V power supply into a power source.
5. Wait for initialization process to complete.