DataSuite Installation and

Activation Guide
This document provides a detailed overview of the installation and
activation procedure for the DataSuite v2.5.4.6 software.
DataSuite allows you to configure and monitor a range of Fourtec
data loggers within a single, unified Windows-based application.
DataSuite is modular software, and shares its core functionality
such as setup, calibration, defining new sensors, managing Email
and SMS notifications, configuring reports, and firmware updates
amongst devices such as DaqLink, DataNet, MicroLite II, MicroLite
III, MicroLogPRO II and PicoLite.

Contents

1.1. Contacting Fourtec Support ............................................................................................ 1

1.2. System Requirements...................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Language Support ............................................................................................................ 2
1.4. Working with User Accounts ........................................................................................... 2
1.5. Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................... 2
1.6. DataSuite Software Activation ........................................................................................ 6
1.6.1. Software Activation Process .................................................................................... 6
1.7. DataSuite CFR Module Activation and Login ................................................................. 10
1.8. Default System Password .............................................................................................. 12

1.1. Contacting Fourtec Support

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the DataSuite installation or
activations procedures, please don't hesitate to contact Fourtec Help Desk as follows:
Web: www.fourtec.com/support
Email: support@fourtec.com
To download updated versions of the DataSuite User Guide and DataSuite
software/firmware visit: www.fourtec.com

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1.2. System Requirements

To work with DataSuite your system should be configured according to the following
minimum specifications:
Software
 Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64-bit)
 Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768 (800 x 600 not supported)
Hardware
 Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz or better
 512 MB RAM
 250 MB available disk space for the DataSuite application

1.3. Language Support

DataSuite currently supports English, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, German,

Russian, Portuguese and Spanish interfaces.
To toggle the software language, go to Help > Language. You must then restart
DataSuite for the changes to take effect.

1.4. Working with User Accounts

The software installation procedure and license activation process must both be carried
out by a user with Administrator privileges, otherwise there will be problems accessing
the software by user’s with standard non-Admin privileges.
Each specific user account that accesses the DataSuite software module can
commence trial period for that specific account. However, as soon as a user with
Administrator privileges activates the module with the unique license serial number, then
all user accounts which had previously been in Trial mode will now be fully activated.
All users will have full access to the DataSuite module’s settings and data files.

1.5. Installation Procedure

Note: If you are planning to use more than one Fourtec system e.g. DataNet and
MicroLogPRO II, only one DataSuite software installation is required. Each product is
managed by a specific product module within the DataSuite modular application.

Note: Remember that the installation and activation procedures must be carried out by a
user with Administrator privileges.

Please read these instructions before proceeding with the installation process.

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1. Commencing the installation process:

 If you have downloaded the DataSuite setup.exe file from the Fourtec website, the
installation process should begin automatically.
2. The Wizard first installs Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, if not already detected on
the computer. The DataSuite software requires this platform in order to run. Follow
the installation instructions to install the .NET Framework on your PC. This step can
take up to two minutes to complete. Click Finish once installation is complete.
Note: During this step, Windows 8.1 and 10 users will be prompted to manually
install .NET 3.5 if an existing installation is not detected. Users installing from a CD
must run the .NET 3.5 installer shortcut located on the software CD. Users who
downloaded the DataSuite setup from the Fourtec website may download the .NET
3.5 installer from the Fourtec Download Center.
3. The main DataSuite Installation Wizard now resumes. Follow the installation
instructions to install DataSuite on your computer. The installation process includes a
silent installation of the latest version of the Silicon Laboratories USB driver. This
driver is required for detection of the DataNet and DaqLink hardware.
Note: MicroLite II and III, MicroLogPRO II and PicoLite do not require driver installation.
4. Click Finish at the end of the installation wizard. Double click the DataSuite shortcut

on your desktop to launch the software.

5. The Welcome to DataSuite window will open, prompting the user to activate the
relevant products before use.

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6. Select the checkbox next to the product or products you intend to use. For products
requiring activation click ACTIVATE to launch the activation window. You may also

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 click START TRIAL to run a 30-trial prior to activating the product. DataSuite will not
detect your devices unless you select one of these two options.
Note: MicroLite, MicroLogPRO II and PicoLite are license-free and therefore don't
require activation. If using these products select the checkbox and click Next.
7. If you clicked ACTIVATE in step 11 above, the DataSuite software activation window
will open on the relevant module e.g. DaqLink.

 You may choose to start the trial to commence the free 30-day trial period. Click Start
Trial and then click Next. The full module activation can be completed at a later stage.
 Once the trial period has started, DataSuite will detect the connected loggers. To detect
more than one product module at the same time, you must ensure that each module is
either in trial mode or activated using the unique software serial number.
 When completing the necessary tasks in the Validation window, click Exit to return to the
Welcome window.
8. If you did not choose to activate the product or if the product is license-free, click
Next to continue.
9. In specific versions of Windows, the user may have User Account Control (UAC)
settings activated. If so, the user will be prompted the following instructions. Select
the relevant option.

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10. If you have an existing, activated DataNet installation on the same computer, then
DataSuite will detect it. You have the option to convert all data files from these
previous installations into a format recognized by DataSuite. This will allow you to
view all archived data in DataSuite as well as in the legacy software. Click Next to
convert the data, or Skip to skip this step. If you skip, you will not be able to convert
the data files later.

11. You have reached the end of the configuration process. Click Finish to launch the
application.
12. Once the module is launched, connect the device to a USB port on your computer. It
will automatically detect the logger as new hardware and the device will appear as a
new icon in the DataSuite Map View.

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1.6. DataSuite Software Activation

DataSuite requires certain modules to be activated using a serial number provided with
purchase of the specific DataSuite module:
 DataSuite-DN (DataNet)
 DataSuite-DQL (DaqLink)
 DataSuite-CFR (CFR module)
 DataSuite for MicroLite, MicroLogPRO II and PicoLite is free of charge and does not
require activation.
Each module can run for 30 days in Trial mode, but when this 30 period is over, the user
will not be able to operate the software until a valid serial number is registered.
Note: The software activation feature protects Fourtec’s intellectual property for both its
software and hardware.

Please note that:

 Each serial number is good for unlimited installations on a single computer. You
cannot install the software using the same serial number on another computer.
If you have replaced your computer and must reinstall DataSuite – another user
license have to be purchased.
 Activation can be performed from the computer with DataSuite installed, or if there is
no Internet connection from that computer, then via another computer with Internet
connectivity.
 CFR module cannot be activated/placed in trial mode without a valid user ID
provided by the DatPass Admin software, which manages the DataSuite CFR
platform.
 When the trial period for the CFR module ends, DataSuite will revert to the standard
non-CFR environment unless activated.

1.6.1. Software Activation Process

Note: The software activation forms are all case sensitive. Incorrect entry will result in
invalid activation.
To activate any one of the DataSuite modules, follow the instructions below:
1. Locate the DataSuite module serial number (SN). The SN label is found on the
DataSuite box as well as on the software CD case.
Note: If you cannot locate your serial number, contact your Fourtec distributor or Fourtec
Customer Support directly.
2. Launch DataSuite. The activation wizard will open.
3. To open the activation wizard from within DataSuite go to Help > Activate.

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4. From the bottom of the wizard Home screen, select one of the module buttons to
proceed to the activation screen for that module.

5. Three choices are presented. Select the relevant option and click Next to proceed:

 Activation via the Internet

Select to proceed with registration on the same computer on which DataSuite is
running, ensuring it has a live Internet connection.
 Activation via an Internet connection on another computer
Select if the computer on which DataSuite is running does not currently have
Internet connectivity.

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  Start trial
Select to commence the 30 day free trial period and continue working in
DataSuite.
6. After selecting one of the two available options for continuing with the activation
process, and after clicking Next in step 4 above, you will be prompted to enter the
software SN. Enter the SN and click Next.
Note: Each serial number provides a single user license for the specific module. You
cannot use a serial number already registered on another computer.
7. The activation process now differs, depending on which option was selected in step
4 above. Read the relevant section below for further activation instructions.
Activation via the Internet
1. After entering the software serial number, a window requesting basic personal
information will open. Enter the mandatory fields and click Next.

Figure 1: Personal information registration window

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2. DataSuite will now establish communication with the Fourtec server to complete the
activation process. If successful, a confirmation message will appear. In the event of
any problem in the activation process, please contact your Fourtec distributor or
Fourtec Customer Support.
Note: If your Internet connection is via a Proxy server, for example, then the registration
process will fail and an error message will pop up.
3. Click Close to return to the DataSuite software.

Activation via Internet Connection on another Computer

1. After entering the software serial number, a window providing additional activation
instructions will open.

Figure 2: Activating DataSuite from another computer

2. Follow the steps as outlined in the window.

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Note: It is recommended to generate a text file containing both the Application Key and

the Web registration form URL. Press the icon. Transfer this file to the computer
with Internet connection, as the registration process must be continued from there.
3. Record the License Key obtained from the Web activation form. Enter it into the
License Key field in Step 1 and click Unlock.
4. DataSuite will now establish communication with the Fourtec server to complete the
activation process. If successful, a confirmation message will appear. In the event of
any problem in the activation process, please contact your Fourtec distributor or
Fourtec Customer Support.
5. Click Close to return to the DataSuite software.

1.7. DataSuite CFR Module Activation and Login

Overview
Activating the DataSuite CFR module will make the DataSuite environment compliant
with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
However, prior to CFR module activation (or starting the trial period) you must first install
the Fourtec DatPass Admin software, v4.0.0.0, on one other (or the same) computer in
the network. Once DatPass is installed the Admin will be required to create a user ID
which will enable DataSuite CFR users to login into the system. Without this user ID, the
DataSuite CFR will not be able to login to DataSuite.

DataSuite CFR Login Instructions

1. Prior to starting the CFR trial period or activating the CFR module, the Admin must
first install the DatPass software and create a new user ID. See DatPass user guide
for more details.
2. Once DatPass is installed and a valid user has been created, return to the CFR
activation window in DataSuite to start the trial or activate the CFR module. Once
either of these options has been selected, you must provide the path to the DatPass
database file in order to continue. Click OK.

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3. Once the database path has been verified, DataSuite will restart. Upon restart, the
CFR Login dialog will open. For first time login, click New User.

Figure 3: User Login Dialog

4. Select the user via the drop-down menu, and proceed to enter the username and
password associated with that user profile (as created in DatPass).
Note: If the system prompts a No New Users message, then request your DataSuite
system administrator to create a new user in DatPass.
5. Click OK.
6. Once logged into the DataSuite CFR software, you will only have access to those
features for which the Administrator has granted privileges.
7. To log off from the system, go to File > Logoff. The login dialog will remain open in
case you wish to login again.
Note: Once you have activated DataSuite CFR, you cannot deactivate it and return to a
non-CFR environment.

DataSuite CFR Login with no User ID

In the event that the CFR module trial period has been started and a user ID is not
available, click the Suspend Trial button in the CFR Login window. The CFR validation
window will open up. Select the Suspend trial period option. DataSuite will then restart
in a non-CFR environment. The number of trial days remaining is suspended.
Once DatPass is installed and a user ID is created, you can always return to the CFR
validation window and click Resume trial period to restart DataSuite and login to the
CFR environment.

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1.8. Default System Password

Throughout the software you will be required to enter a password to perform certain
functions such as calibration or firmware update.
Note: The default password is 1234.
To change the password:
1. In the Password dialog box, click Change Password to open the Change
Password dialog box.
2. Enter the current password in the Current Password text box.
3. Enter the new password in the New Password text box.
4. Enter the new password a second time in the Confirm New Password text box to
confirm your new password.
5. Click OK.
Note: The password must include at least 4 characters and is case sensitive.

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