BCT-2000 Software and BCT-128 and BCT-256 User's Guide - Alber

4. Software Installation and BackupThe BCT-2000 program is loaded onto the laptop computer at the factory. This program controlsall aspects of the BCT-2000 system.During the calibration process, data is saved to the BCT2000setup.mdb file located underprogramfiles\alber\bct2000\setup. This file contains calibration, setup, configuration, andpassword information. Refer to Calibration Backup.At a minimum, back up BCT2000setup.mdb upon receipt of equipment or whenever the unit iscalibrated or the password is changed, so the data can be reloaded if the file becomes corrupted.Use Microsoft Explorer to back up the file from the hard drive to a 3.5-inch disk.If the program becomes corrupted, re-install it from the CD program disk or the 3.5-inch disks.The program does not overwrite an existing BCT2000setup.mdb file upon re-install. To startinstallation, insert the CD or Disk 1 into the computer and select Start|Run from the Windowsdesktop. At the Run dialog box, type d:\setup (or other appropriate drive letter), then follow theon-screen instructions.After installation, if the data is still corrupt, copy the backup BCT2000setup.mdb file from the3.5-inch disk over the existing file on the hard drive.If the backup file is not available, delete BCT2000setup.mdb from the hard drive and re-installthe program again. When no BCT2000setup.mdb file is present, the program creates one. At thispoint, either recalibrate the BCT system or re-enter the calibration constants (K-factors) from thecalibration report before using the BCT system for testing.To start the BCT-2000 program, double-click the BCT icon on the desktop.On an 800 x 600 screen, the Windows taskbar hides a portion of some BCT screens. Either dragthe taskbar to minimize it, or right click on the taskbar, then select Properties|Auto Hide to hidethe taskbar.WARNING: The computer power management feature, which automatically shuts down thecomputer, hard drive, and display after a specified time of inactivity, must either be disabled orset to a time long enough to allow testing without going into the suspend mode. Also check thecomputer BIOS to determine if power management features have been set.5