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3.10 Customization
3.10.1 Introduction
The Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter is shipped with valid settings allowing you to make measurements
immediately. Should the need arise to change or modify any of the items described below, the
Customization software provides for customizing the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter to meet your
needs.
The basic features of the Customization software are its ease of use, on-screen help text, printer support,
and full customization capability for the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter.
The screens shown in this section represent the appearance of the Customization software running
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or later.
The Customization software has the following requirements:
• IBM Personal Computer or compatible
• EGA or VGA display
• CD drive
• Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or later
• One serial port (COM1 thru COM4)
• One printer - recommended for printing out 35040 Customization reports
3.10.2 Installing/Uninstalling Customization Software
To install the 35040 Customization Software, insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation should
automatically start. If it does not, run setup.exe to start the installation. Administrator rights are required
to install the 35040 Customization Software on a Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
To remove the 35040 Customization Software from your hard disk, double click on "Add/Remove
Programs" in the Control Panel. On the "Install/Uninstall" tab, select "35040 Customization" in the list of
programs and click the "Add/Remove..." button. You will have to manually delete any "Dosimeter
Settings" text files (*.TXT) that you saved while using the Customization Software.
Refer to “Readme.txt” on the CD for the most current information on the 35040 Customization Software.
3.10.3 Connection to the Computer
To prepare the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter for customizing, insert the RS-232 cable into the
instrument. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the computer serial port. Personal computers
have serial ports that are either 9 or 25-pin. Determine which you have and use the appropriate adapter
included with your Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter. Use COM1 if it is available, otherwise use COM2,
COM3, or COM4. Turn on the Model 35040. Wait approximately five seconds and then start the
Customization software as described in Section 3.10.4.
3.10.4 Starting the Customization Software
Start the Customization software by selecting:
START | PROGRAMS | 35040 CUSTOMIZATION | 35040 CUSTOMIZATION
Refer to Fig. 3.10.33. The first time that the 35040 Customization Software is started, communication
with the Dosimeter will be tried over COM1. If COM1 is not available, an error message will be displayed
and the COM PORT indicator will turn red. If this is the case, use the COM PORT drop down list to select
the correct serial port. Subsequent startups will automatically connect to the serial port that you have
selected. If the customization forms have not been filled in with Dosimeter settings after starting the