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DicksonWare™ Software Specifications
•  Microsoft Windows® compatible 
•  Allows for simple viewing and zooming of logged data 
•  Easy set-up of Dickson Data Loggers including: 
  • User selectable sample intervals from 10 seconds to 24 hours 
  • Display temperature in °C or °F 
  • Delayed logger start times 
  • Logger data capacity can be set to wrap data or stop when full 
  • Allow for real time monitoring and graphing. 
  • Effortless exporting of data and graphs to other software 
  • Data can be viewed in tabular (numeric/table) or graphical formats 
•  Fast downloading of logged data - 30 seconds (typical) from full logger 
•  Even shows battery power status for battery operated loggers 
Specifications: 
Compatible With: Microsoft Windows® 95, 98, 2000, NT & XP
PC Requirements: PC with 486 MHz or faster microprocessor, 4 MB RAM (A015), 16 MB RAM (A016/
A026/A025), 1 free COM (serial) port 
with dedicated interrupt (A015/A025) or 1 USB root hub (A016/A026), CD drive, VGA monitor or better 
Cable Type/Length: 9 pin male D-shell to male 2.5mm stereo plug, 6’ long
Computer Interface: RS-232 serial (COM) port or USB
DicksonWare™ Version Required (minimum): 9.0
DicksonWare™ SECURE Software Specifications
To ensure the authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of data, 21CFR Part 11 requires that electronic 
records adhere to certain criteria. DicksonWare™ SECURE software collects data from our validated data 
logger, creates detailed graphs and reports and contains the following features that comply with 21CFR11: 
  • Password protection
  • Electronic signature consisting of User ID and Password
  • Collected data encrypted in secure files
  • Audit trail capability to identify date, time, user and action
For a complete 21CFR11 compliant package, order the following:
  Description    Order #
1.  Appropriate Validated data logger
2.  DicksonWare™ SECURE Software & Serial or USB Download Cable    A025 or A026
3.  Certificate of Validation/logger    N520
4.  Choose One Calibration Option Listed Below:
    NIST Traceable Calibration 3-pt. (new unit)    N300
    NIST Traceable Calibration 1-pt. (new unit)    N100
    A2LA Accredited Calibration 3-pt. (new unit)    N400
Note: SW400 Calibration Software may not be used with DicksonWare™ SECURE software.
Prices are subject to change without notification.
Specifications:
Compatible With: Windows® 95, 98, 2000, NT & XP
PC Requirements: 386MHz processor or higher, 4MB RAM, 1 free COM (serial) port, CD drive
Cable Type/Length: A025: 9 pin male D-shell to male 2.5mm stereo plug, 6” long; 
  A026: USB male series “A” plug to 5-pin male series “B” mini plug, 6’ (2 meters)
Operating Range: -20 to +135˚F, 0 to 95%RH (non-condensing)
Computer Interface:
 RS-232 COM (serial port)










