Rapidose_installation_Manual

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Upgrading an existing setup to V1.0.

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1. Install Rapidose 1.0.118.
a. Remove the existing Rapidose version via Windows Add/Remove
programs. Note: this process will not disturb existing Rapidose data or
license files.
b. Shut down and re‐boot to be sure Windows has forgotten all old
Rapidose versions.
c. Open the Rapidose 1.0.118 install folder and double click on Setup.
Respond yes to windows questions. The
d. Once installed, launch Rapidose and verify the installation by clicking on

the “I” icon. Look to be sure the Rapidose version is 1.0.118.


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Installing Rapidose On Your Computer


1. Insert the Rapidose flash drive into an available USB port, and
allow the operating system to recognize the device. Choose
‘Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer’.

NOTE: if your computer does not pop up the previous window, press

the ‘Windows’ key and the ‘E’ key simultaneously. When an


explorer window comes up, choose the drive that is labeled
‘RAPIDOSE’ in the folders column.

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2. When the Rapidose folder opens you will see the list of files on
the flash drive. Double-click the ‘Setup’ file.

Running the Installer


3. Click the Next button to navigate through the installation wizard.

4. The software installation wizard will launch the installation wizard


to install the USB driver for the detector. Be sure to select the
Install USB Driver check box.
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5. Click the Next button to navigate through the USB Driver


Installation wizard.

6. When the USB driver is installed, click Finish to continue the


Rapidose software installation.

7. When the software installation wizard is complete, click Close.

NOTE: The Rapidose program requires Microsoft’s .NET


Framework. Make sure to enable Windows Update to be sure that
you have the latest version.

Installing the Sensor


To install the sensor on your computer:

1. Plug the sensor into any available USB port. Windows will
announced that new hardware was found and start the New
Hardware Wizard:

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2. Choose “No”

3. Let it install the software automatically


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4. Choose “Continue Anyway”

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When finished, Windows will install a second set of software. Repeat the
same procedure for the Multimeter Serial Port.

Documentation
Open the Rapidose shortcut found on your desktop. There you will find a Rapidose
Documentation folder that contains PDF manuals together with a demonstration
video. The video requires a Quicktime® viewer from ©Apple Inc. which may be
downloaded at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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Installing the License Key


Rapidose requires a license key to enable full functionality. A license file
(*.rdlicense) for your sensor has been included with the software. The
installer will automatically install the license key.

To install a license file for a sensor:

1. Click the Setup button in the Rapidose program button.

2. Select the License tab.

3. Click the Add License button to display the Open dialog.

4. Browse to the license file (*.rdlicense) located in ‘My


Documents\Rapidose\Rapidose License’, and click OK.

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