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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Pico Technology data logger. This guide explains how to install the
PicoLog 6 software and connect your data logger. It also contains important safety information
and advice on accessing user manuals and technical support.
We recommend that you use this document in the order it is presented:
Step 1:
Install the PicoLog 6 software
Step 2:
Read the data logger safety information
Step 3:
Connect the data logger
Step 1: Installing the PicoLog 6 software
1.1
System requirements
To ensure that PicoLog 6 operates correctly, you must use a computer with the system
requirements shown in the table below. The performance of the data logger will improve with a
more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi‑core processor.
Item
Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10, 32-bit and 64-bit versions
macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later, 64-bit only
Operating system
Processor
Memory
Free disk space
Ports
USB: see product Data Sheet for further information
* PicoLog 6 for Linux is distributed as an AppImage, so you can install it without superuser
permissions: see
appimage.org
for further information. The software has been tested on
OpenSUSE and Ubuntu.
1.2
Installing the software
1.
Go to www.picotech.com/downloads, select your data logger's series and model from the
lists, then select the latest PicoLog software. Download and run the installer.
2.
In the PicoLog installer, select the language you wish to use.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Do not connect the data logger
until the installation is complete.
4.
You can try out the software with a demo device now, by clicking the new PicoLog 6 icon
on your desktop.
For more information on the software, please refer to the A to Z of data logging, at
www.picotech.com/library/a-to-z-data-loggers.
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Specifications
Linux*, 64-bit only
Raspbian Buster for Raspberry Pi
As required by the operating system
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Step 2: Safety information
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product, read this
safety information carefully, along with the product‑specific safety information in the product
User's Guide, before attempting to install or use the product. In addition, follow all generally
accepted safety practices and procedures for working with and near electricity.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the following European Union
directives:
2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2014/35/EU - Low Voltage Directive
2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
2011/65/EU - Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances Directive. Incorporating
Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863/EU (this amendment is the RoHS3 amendment)
It left the factory in a safe condition. For more information, please refer to your product's
EU Declaration of Conformity, available for download from www.picotech.com.
The following safety descriptions are found throughout this guide:
A WARNING identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or
equipment to which it is connected.
To prevent injury or death, use the product only as instructed and use only the accessories that
have been supplied or recommended. Protection provided by the product may be impaired if
used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
2.1
Symbols
These safety and electrical symbols may appear on the product or in this guide.
Symbols
Description
Earth (ground) terminal
Caution, possibility of electric
shock
Caution
Do not dispose of this product
as unsorted municipal waste
USB Data Logger
WARNING
The terminal can be used to make a
measurement ground connection. The
terminal is NOT a safety or protective earth.
Appearance on the product indicates a
need to read these safety and operation
instructions
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