3. Communicating with your Logger
3.1
Installing the Software
For detailed installation instructions please see the supplied 'Software Installation Guide'
supplement. For quick installation please see the steps below;
1. Ensure you have administration rights on the PC you wish to install software on
2. Ensure any current Grant applications are closed
3. Insert the USB drive into the USB port of your computer, open the USB drive
window and run the .exe program.
4. Follow the on screen installation wizard
Important: Please ensure the software is installed before connecting the Squirrel data
logger.
3.2
Connecting your Squirrel Data Logger
You can connect to your logger by using one of the following methods;
1. Serial (RS232), including serial adaptors
2. USB
3. Ethernet (where fitted)
4. Wi-fi (where fitted)
Please see below for more information.
Serial (RS232)
For information on using serial adaptors please see the SquirrelView help file. If using a
straight serial (RS232) cable, connect one end to the serial port on the logger and the other
end to the PC's serial port. Once connected you are ready to begin communications.
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