Installation guide

8 PV Clinics Installation Manual 21/07/11 01.00
1.2 The Software package
1.2.1 Contents
The software package consists of a USB stick and a USB License key in a metal case as shown.
1.2.2 PC Hardware requirements
• A PC which meets the requirements to run Windows XP, Windows 7 32-Bit or Windows 7 64-Bit.
• Communications via Ethernet and/or RS485 - Weidmuller can supply USB to RS485 adaptors
(DCS771B); Ethernet to RS485 converters (SL-MOD-GW) and other devices according to your re-
quirements.
• Hard-drive using NTFS format. There are various factors and settings that determine the historical
database size requirements (see PV-Editor site level settings below). Modern drives can be around
the terabyte size and that is more than enough for most applications. In any case, a hard drive is
unlikely to last the lifespan of your PV Plant, so consideration should be given to regular backups
and eventually to replacement.
1.2.3 Software registration
It is essential that you register your copy of PV-Clinic with Weidmuller so that you can receive updates to the
software. To register send an email to the following email address:
[e-mail]
You must specify the following information:
• Company name
• Address
• Telephone
• Contact Person
• Date
• Product code (can be viewed in Help > About).
You will receive an email confirming the correct registration of your software. If the software is not registered,
Weidmuller cannot be responsible for any issues with this or any future updates.