User guide

Chapter 1: Getting Started

End User PC Requirements

A machine on the network used to administer viewLinc must

have:

• 2.4 GHz

•2 GB RAM

• a supported Internet browser installed (Microsoft Internet

Explorer 6.0 or later; Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or later

recommended).

Installing viewLinc

This section outlines how to install viewLinc on a server or a

remote host, including a description of the four methods by

which devices can be connected to the system. The four

methods are:

• using a vNet device to connect devices to the network

• using a Digi device to connect devices to the network

• using USB port to connect devices to viewLinc Server or

Remote Host

• using Serial port to connect devices to viewLinc Server or

Remote Host

If you are connecting 300 Series Transmitter devices, they

are connected either wirelessly or using a Digi device. Refer

to your Vaisala product User Guide for more information.

For further graphical representation of installing viewLinc,

see the relevant Vaisala Quick Start Guides. There are

versions for those using vNet or Digi devices and those using

USB/Serial ports. For copies of Quick Start Guides, see

www.vaisala.com/lifescience-hitech or speak to your sales

representative.

Connecting Devices

Choose from the following methods to connect your devices

to the network or appropriate PCs.