Install Python Components

To operate Python to view real time data, three components should be installed in the following order:

  1. Install PYTHON

Depending on the computer operating system, download file versions may vary, however, the .msi file should be compatible with computers that operate the Flex or ASAP analyzer.

  1. Install NumPY (for numerical functions)

NumPY contains numerous numerical functions and libraries needed to properly handle the transient data extracted from the .txt file collected during an analysis. NumPY version 1.6.2 should be download to be compatible with the installed version of Python.

  1. Install MatPlotLIB (for graphical display of the data)

MatPlotLIB version 1.2.1 is compatible with NumPY from Step 2.