- CRB PowerSystem Software for VantagePoint

• CRB PowerLink - Retrieves data and report files from the CRB DataCenter servers.
• CRB PowerDist - Distributes downloaded files to PRO format.
• CRB PowerGen - Generates custom Nearby, Continuation, and Most Active data series
• CRB PowerPro - Manages data in PRO format.

STEP 1: Installing CRB PowerSystem Software from CD

Insert the CD into the CD ROM Drive. The CD should automatically start the installation program.

If you experience problems, you can manually run the installation by clicking on Start > Run and then type in D:\crbps50.exe (where D: is your CD ROM drive).

You will get the message “Welcome to the CRB PowerSystem Software for VantagePoint Installation”.

• Click Next
• Check I accept the license agreement
• Click Next
• Click Next
• Click Next to begin the installation

Once the installation is complete, you will need to distribute the Historical Data from the Startup CD.

STEP 2: Distribution of Historical Data from Startup CD

1. Launch CRB PowerDist: Use the CRB PowerDist shortcut on Desktop OR
Click Start > Programs > CRB PowerSystem > CRB PowerDist

2. Select Startup CD or InfoTech CD from the Source drop-down

3. Click Next to proceed to Distribution Wizard

Data Packages have been preset

4. Click Next to proceed to Distribution Summary

5. Click Next to Distribute data from CD (approximately 5 minutes (350mhz))

6. Click Done when Distribution is completed

STEP 3: Retrieving Data from CRB DataCenter

An Internet connection is required to proceed.

1. Launch CRB PowerLink: Use the CRB PowerLink shortcut on Desktop OR
Click Start > Programs > CRB PowerSystem > CRB PowerLink

2. Click Next to proceed to Connection Settings.

3. Enter First Name, Last Name, Phone Number and Email Address

4. Click OK to proceed
(retrieves subscription information from CRB servers and displays Package Settings)

Data Packages have been preset

5. Click Next to proceed to Download Summary

6. Verify the Dates to be retrieved then click Next to proceed. (displays Download Process while retrieving requested files from CRB servers)

7. Click Done to proceed to Distribution Wizard (launches CRB PowerDist)

Data Packages have been preset

8. Click Next to proceed to Distribution Summary

9. Click Next to Distribute data from CRB DataCenter

10. Click Done when Distribution is complete

Congratulations! You have completed the initial setup for downloading and distributing your End-of-Day data. To update, use the CRB PowerSystem - Silent Mode shortcut on the Desktop, OR

Click Start > Programs > CRB PowerSystem > CRB PowerSystem - Silent Mode