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		       DigitPower Version1.03
		          Copyright 2000 
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	(c)DigitPower Software 2002. All rights reserved.

Welcome
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     DigitPower Software is designed to receive, record and graphically present power meter measurement data. Please read this file to assist you in understanding DigitPower features, getting DigitPower software properly configured, and learning some helpful tips.

System  Requirements
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     Hardware Requirements:    Pentium(or equivalent) CPU or later.
     Operating System:              Microsoft Windows98 or later.
     Hard disk space:	                at least 10 megabytes.

Installation
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     if you received this version of DigitPower on a floppy disk, you can install it as follows:
          1 Select Run from the TaskBar Start menu
          2 Type the full name of the file (for example, A:\Setup.exe)
          3 Press the Enter key, and to finish step by step.
     if you received this version of DigitPower on a CD disk, you can install it as follows:
          1 Select Run from the TaskBar Start menu
          2 Type the full name of the file (for example, E:\Setup.exe)
          3 Press the Enter key, and to finish step by step.

Connect
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     Connect the meter to your computer's COM Port (Reference your computer hardware manual if necessary).Make note of which port (COM1 to COM2) the meter has been connected. And select COM1 or COM2. Turn on Meter. Run DigitPower program. COM Port _Select the port that the meter is connected to.

Operation
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     Make sure the meter is properly attached to the computer, the meter is ON and the meter display is active. Run the DigitPower program. Click the "START" button  on interface of DigitPower program . The reading on the meter should now be the same as on the computer display. If the software fails to display a reading, recheck the meter's connections to the computer. Also check the COM PORT settings are correct. 

Interface Setting
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     Set the meter to the proper measurement and meter range before the 'START' button is pressed. Changing the DMM setting in the middle of a Graph Window mode run may cause a data interruption, a reset of the sweep in progress, or mis-scaled data readings.


Sampling Time
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    	Minimum Sampling Time of Meter Data: 0.1 sample/second.
    	In auto mode, it is real time receive data from meter.
    	In manual mode, you can set the sampling time in second.

 MENU
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File	New		:Create new document.
	Open...		:Open old document.
	Save		:Save current file.
	Save as...		:Save file in which you want.
	Printer Setup...	:Setup printer.
	Print...		:Print graph and data sheet.
	Exit		:Exit Program.

Setup	Port		:Select COM port.
	Option		:Setup option.                                                        
Help
	Readme	:Display Readme.txt file
	About	:Display DigitPower Copyright and Version.


 SETTING in the Display
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Interval:		Auto---Real time received data from meter. 
		Manual--set the seconds of received data 
Coordinate:
	X---set  X value of first trend and second trend on display area
	Y-Max---set  y Max_value of first trend and second trend on display area
	Y-Min---set  y Min_value of first trend and second trend on display area
Grid:	Set X or Y grid on display area 
TimeMode:
	Set mode of draw trend, when select ,the trend will draw on time of received data. Otherwise, the trend will draw on counter of received data.
Defalult Color Button:
	Reset color of display  to default color.
First Trend BkColor:
	Set color of the backcolor of the first trend.
First Trend ForeColor:
	Set the trend color of the first trend.
First Trend Grid Color:
	Set the grid color of the first trend.
Second Trend BkColor:
	Set color of the backcolor of the Second trend.
Second Trend ForeColor:
	Set the trend color of the Second trend.
Second Trend Grid Color:
	Set the grid color of the Second trend.
Line Width:
	Set line width of the first and second trend.

