3 Solinst Telemetry Software
3 Solinst Telemetry Software
Note:
You must have administrator privileges on your PC to install Solinst Telemetry Software.
The STS/RRL Communication Agent is automatically installed with the STS/RRL Administrator Software, and is used to view communication activity. It must remain open (can be minimized) in order to receive realtime reports at the Home Station.
Note:
The STS/RRL Communication Agent should always remain open when the RRL 5 System is in operation. It may be closed, but the data can not be sent to the Home Station computer. The data will be stored in the RRL 5 Remote Station until the Agent is re-opened, and not until the next scheduled report .
3.1 System Requirements
The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation and operation are:
3.2 Software Installation
Web Download
Download the newest version of the Solinst Telemetry Software and the RRL Remote Utility by visiting https://downloads.solinst.com/
The STS/RRL Communication Agent automatically installs with the STS/RRL Administrator.
Note:
Solinst Telemetry Software is also used to program STS Telemetry Systems. See separate User Guide for more information.
Note:
When installing the software, the STS Field Utility is also installed. This program is not required for setting up RRL Systems.
3.3 RRL 5 Software Communication
For initial setup and direct communication with Solinst Telemetry Software, the RRL 5 must be connected to the PC using a USB to USB-C cable (available from Solinst). During operation, the RRL Home Station will remain connected to the PC using this same connection.
To access the USB-C connection on the RRL 5:
- Unscrew the black cap from the top of the RRL 5.
- Plug the USB cable into the USB-C connection.
- Connect the USB cable to the PC.
- When done communicating with the PC Software, unplug the USB cable and replace the cap.
Note:
During operation, the RRL Home Station will remain connected to the PC using this same connection.
Figure 3-1 USB Cable Connection
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