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Removing the cover

Connecting the AL-232CAB cable

Removing the AL-232CAB cable

Installing the cover

8.3 INSTALLING AND STARTING AL-PCS

This section describes how to install the AL-PCS programming

software package and to connect the Alpha2 Series Controller to the

Personal Computer. The Operation System requirements are outlined

and the equipment necessary to make all proper connections are

detailed.

8.3.1 System Requirements

The AL-PCS is designed to be installed on a computer that meets

or exceeds the following specifications. Please check whether your

personal computer meets these requirements prior to the software

installation.

Personal Computer Requirements

Item

Description

Operating System

CPU *1

Pentium 133 MHz or more (recommended)

Hard Disk

10 MB of free capacity

Memory *1

32 MB or more (recommended)

CD-ROM Drive

Required for Setup

Pointing Device

Mouse or other pointing device

Display *1

SVGA (800 x 600) 256 colors or more (recommended)

RS-232C Serial Interface

1 port or more

The RS-232C serial interface must be assigned to a

COM port (COM1 to COM10)

1. Take care that the used computer meets or exceeds the CPU,

memory and display specifications outlined by the OS.

2. Only the 32 bit version of this operating system is supported.

8.3.2 Installing AL-PCS

Note that this software cannot be run from the install CD. It must be

installed onto hard-drive and subsequently run from the drive.

To install AL-PCS:

2. Insert the SW0D5C-ALVLS-E CD into CD-ROM drive.

3. Execute “setup.exe.”

4. During the SW0D5-ALVLS-E Setup dialog box, click “NEXT”

whenever ready thus proceeding to the next panel.

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