All the data loggers that are currently compatible with TS Manager connect to the PC by means of a single USB interface called the DiskInterface. This was originally developed for the PasteurDisk and SterilDisk products, in both the standard version as well as the one with external probe, however by means of additional custom adapters it can accept other types of loggers. Furthermore, the PasteurDisk Can and SterilDisk Can products do not require an adapter and can be connected directly to the interface.
The first operation that needs to be done is to connect the interface to a free USB port and install the drivers.
Connecting the DiskInterface
In the
kit there is also a USB cable: connect the biggest flat end in the
free USB port of your PC while the other smaller end in the USB
connector on the device.
As
soon as the device is connected to the PC, Windows will detect its
presence and will begin the driver installation procedure. According
to your operating system, proceed as follows.
In
the Add
New Hardware
window, select No,
not now
(last option) and click Next.
Then, select always the last option, which requires manual
installation of the driver (for expert users) and click Next.
Set in the path field, the following path (make sure the CD is in
drive): "D:\Drivers\DiskInterface\XP_2000 (32 bit)" (your driver might
not be called “D") and click Next.
If, during installation, Windows would give you a warning about the
origin of the unsigned drivers, click Continue,
and after the procedure, click Finish.
If you change the
connection port of the interface, you might be required to reinstall
the drivers.
Note: the drivers is available on the Tecnosoft website and are also found in the installation folder of the program, if you lose the installation CD.
Windows
will install the
driver, without success. When you will get the option, ask to specify
a path to look for the drivers (with Windows 7 this option won't show
up and so you have to folloow instructions in the paragraph Unsuccessfull installation, below). Set in the path field, the following
path (make sure the CD is in drive): "D:\Drivers\DiskInterface\Vista_7 (32,
64 bit)" (your
driver might not be called “D") and click Next.
If, during installation, Windows would give you a warning about the
origin of the unsigned drivers, click Continue,
and after the procedure, click Finish.
If you change the
connection port of the interface, you might be required to reinstall
the drivers.
Note: the drivers is available on the Tecnosoft website and are also found in the installation folder of the program, if you lose the installation CD.
If, for various reasons, the installation fails, go to Control Panel - System (or System and Security for Windows 7) - Device Manager (or Hardware - Device Manager for Windows XP), select USB Ports and click the right button on SDI and select Update Driver. Then, select, if present, the option No, not now and click on Next. Then, select the second option (for expert users) and click on Next. Select Include the following path... and clic on Browse: select proper path according to above instructions and follow as described there.