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DataRAM4 Particulate Monitor Forest Service User's Guide

Transferring Data to the Laptop Using DataRAM4 (Version 2.5.0.0) Software

Downloading DataRAM4 Software to the Laptop

The DataRAM4 software (version 2.5.0.0) can be downloaded from the MIE, Inc., Web site at: http://www.a-i-i.com/mieinc_com.htm

• Click on the 'Software' button and download the DataRAM4 version. This is a 1,996 kB zip file that needs to be 'unzipped' and all files downloaded onto a CD or multiple floppy disks so that you can transfer the software to the laptop.
• After the software is loaded onto the laptop, open the 'MIE' folder and move the 'DR4com.exe' icon to the desktop for easy access.
• Check the MIE Web site periodically for software updates.

How to Use the DataRAM4 Software

• Attach the RS-232 cable (gray nine-pin cable) from the DataRAM to the laptop.
• Open the 'DR4com.exe' on the desktop of the laptop. A multi-tabbed window will open.
• At the 'MAIN' tab, select 'Com1' or 'Com2', depending on your laptop setup.
• With the DataRAM on, click on 'Show Panel Display' from the 'MAIN' tab. A screen identical to the front panel of the DataRAM4 displays. You can initiate a run, prepare setup, enable logging, and so forth. The DR4com software cannot power up the DataRAM.

Download Data From the DataRAM4 to the Laptop

• From the panel display screen on the laptop or using the DataRAM window, move the cursor to 'VIEW > TRANSFER DATA' and press 'ENTER'.
• Move the cursor to 'TRANSFER TEXT FILE' and press 'ENTER'.
• Data will appear on the 'Data Text' tab.

Transferring Data Into Excel

• Click on 'File > Save As' on the top task bar.
• Type in a file name in the 'Filename' box.
• Select 'Save As Type' and use the 'CSV' file extension.
• The 'Data Graph' tab in the DR4com software will automat-ically graph the particle diameter, mass, temperature, and humidity. Because the scale of the graph cannot be reset, use the Excel software for additional graphing options.
• Open Excel and select 'File > Open' from the task bar.
• Go to where you saved the CSV file and double click on it. The data will open in an Excel spreadsheet. You can now perform additional manipulation for graphing.

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