SKF @ptitude Analyst v9.x Software Installation Manual (rev E)

This manual documents the installation procedures for SKF @ptitude Analyst - which also installs SKF @ptitude Analyst software for its mobile condition monitoring instruments, SKF's Microlog Analyzer, Microlog Inspector, MARLIN, IMx, TMU, CMU, LMU, MIM, WMx, WVT and DMx data acquisition devices. During the installation, license keys are used to activate portions of the application specific to your purchase.

In addition to SKF @ptitude Analyst, users may obtain license keys for one or more SKF @ptitude Analyst add-on applications, which extend the features of this software. The following add-on applications are automatically installed during the SKF @ptitude Analyst installation process - however, actual software activation is controlled by license keys:

• HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Trend Oil
• Work Notifications
• IT Security
• NT Authentication

Additional applications are available as part of the download package and can be installed individually once the SKF @ptitude Analyst installation procedure is complete. These include:

• SKF @ptitude Decision Support
• SKF @ptitude Analyst Thin Client Transfer
• SKF DMx Manager

The SKF @ptitude Analyst installation DVD provides a menu with links to install the above SKF @ptitude Decision Support, SKF @ptitude Analyst Thin Client Transfer and SKF DMx Manager applications. 

Depending on your SKF @ptitude Analyst software configuration, you may or may not be required to carry out the following steps as part of the installation process:

1. Run Prerequisite applications
2. Install the Database Manager
3. Install the SKF @ptitude Applications
4. Configure the installed database
5. Update the database

Options for performing these installation steps are provided in this instruction manual.

Refer to What to Install First later in this manual for help with installation order.

A Note about User Manuals

Product user manuals are provided as Adobe Acrobat .pdf files. These .pdf version user manuals are automatically installed with the software, and may be accessed from the Windows Start menu.

Prior to installation, manuals may be viewed from the installation DVD by selecting the 'View Installation Manuals' or 'View User Manuals' links on the installation menu. Note that the Adobe Reader version 7.0 or newer is required and must be installed to view and print manuals. Download Adobe Reader at no cost from the Adobe website.