Installing the key drivers (parallel / USB Key users only)

If a hardware key has been purchased it will be necessary to install the key drivers.

Download the FLEXId Dongle Driver Installer from the download page here.

Double click the installer file to install the key drivers and follow the installation instructions.

You should see the following screen when complete: note the firewall/port direction notice.

It may be necessary to restart the machine to complete the installation.

Plug in the USB key.

Note: allow the machine to detect and install the USB key fully before running the Polar software.

With the USB key drivers installed you should see the following entries in the USB Controller list

The USB key light should be lit.

To generate the license file it will be necessary to gather information that uniquely identifies your system.  Use Windows Explorer to browse to the C:\Program Files\Polar\Licences folder and run lmtools.exe.

From within LMTOOLS select System Settings.  

For Parallel / USB Key users only, please ensure the parallel port or USB key is installed as described above and that the FLEXID field is populated. The number shown should match the number etched on the hardware key. If the field is empty please contact your local Polar Representative.

Save this information by selecting the Save HOSTID Info to a File.  Enter a filename, choose a suitable folder location and select Save.  The LMTOOLS utility may now be closed.

Email the HOSTID file created to polarcare@polarinstruments.com.  The license file will be returned to you shortly.

Installing the license file

Once you have received the license file please complete the installation procedure below.

We recommend that you place the license file into the C:\Program Files\Polar\Licences folder.  Use Windows Explorer to copy the License File to this location.

Start the program (via the Windows Start menu or using the icon on the Windows desktop).

During start up the software License Finder will prompt for a License File / Server location.  Ensure that “Specify the License File” is selected and select Next to continue.

The License Finder prompts for the license file name. Enter the path/filename or click the Browse button to navigate to the file. (Using the Choose License File Dialog, browse to C:\Program Files\Polar\Licences and select the license file.  Select Open. The License Finder will display the license file specified.

Select Next to continue. The License Finder should display its completion message.

The software may display a message to indicate how many days are remaining before the license expires.
Select OK to continue.