User Guide

Program Installation and Options
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4.7. Computer Types
The first time the program runs, a question about computer type appears.
Figure 5. Select Computer Type
You select a computer type only once. Refer to Understanding Computer Types before
answering. The following text is on the Select Computer Type box:
Central Computer - Define only one Central computer for a given system or group of
battery monitors. If more than one Central computer is configured to extract data, the monitor
data could become corrupted.
Local Computer - Define a Local computer when a computer is connected to a battery
monitor at all times. If no other Central computer is used in the entire system, then use a
Central computer configuration.
Service Computer - Define a computer for Service use. This computer is responsible for
setting up new battery monitors as well as servicing existing systems.
On install, the database updates to the latest version. After setup, the String Status screen title
bar indicates the computer type: Central, Local or Service. To change the type, refer to
Changing Computer Type.