Instruction manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing WPI DataTrax2 Data Recording and Analysis Software. Developed
over a 5-year period, DataTrax2 software is the result of more than 70 man years of collective
experience in data recording. We are confident that this software will make your data recording
and analysis easier, and welcome suggestions for improving our products. Please contact us
with comments, concerns or suggestions at 800-234-1757 or via email at: [e-mail].
How to Use This User’s Guide
This User’s Guide assumes you know how to operate your computer and are familiar with
basic Windows terminology. The Table of Contents lists each chapter and its contents. You can
use it or the index to locate pages on a particular subject. The Appendix provides some useful
reference materials.
We have divided the subject matter into categories and explained each in detail, but if you’d
rather cut to the chase, the Quick Start chapter should have you recording data in less than an
hour.
System Requirements
DataTrax2 recording software requires a Pentium II-level computer running Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or a Apple computer running OSX
10.3 or later, with at least 256 megabytes of RAM and at least 50 megabytes of free space on
your hard drive.
The preferred processor is a Pentium III or Pentium 4 with AGP graphics card, 512 megabytes
of RAM running Windows 98/Me
or Windows 2000/XP. The minimum recommended system
configuration is a Pentium II, 300 megahertz computer. The faster the processor, the smoother
the screen scrolling, however, all data is recorded regardless of the screen scrolling display.
Installation
From CD DataTrax2 software is provided on a CDROM. If you don’t have a CD drive, the software
installer can be downloaded from our FTP area. Point your browser to http:/www.wpiinc.com,
select Support from the directory, and sign up for the WPI Users’ Area. All installers are
available at the Users’ Area.
Note: Contact your IT department before installing software. You will need to have administrative
priviledges. Do not connect your WPI hardware to the computer until AFTER the software installation is
complete.
To install the software using the CDROM: