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8. 

Ensure that "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is 
enabled, and click Next>. Windows will search for the USB Serial 
Convertor driver on the DPT-C

ONSOLE

 Installation CD-ROM. 

9.  Select the “ftdibus.inf” driver in the …drivers\windows x32\ folder 

(for Windows XP). Click Next> 

10. Then click Finish to complete the USB Serial Convertor driver 

installation. 

11.  The “Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog appears 

again.

12.  Select “No, not this time: and Click Next>. 
13.  Ensure that "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is 

enabled, and click Next>. Windows will search for the USB Serial 
Port driver on the DPT-C

ONSOLE

 Installation CD-ROM. 

14.  Select the “ftdiport.inf” driver in the …drivers\windows x32\ folder 

(for Windows XP). Click Next> 

15. Then click Finish to complete the USB Serial Port driver 

installation. Windows XP will require that you reboot your PC. 

THIS COMPLETES THE SOFTWARE & HARDWARE  

CONNECTION INSTALLATION PROCESS. 

Running DPT-Console 

Once successfully installed, DPT- C

ONSOLE

 can be started 

by selecting the Start Menu, click Programs, click on the 
DPT Folder and finally click on DPT- C

ONSOLE

.

A short-cut 

Icon will also be placed on your PC's desktop, which can 
be double-clicked to start DPT–C

ONSOLE

.

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 UNINSTALLATION 

Before uninstalling the software package, ensure that the DPT-C

ONSOLE

application is closed. Note that any files that are added to the “DPT-
C

ONSOLE

” installation directory after the initial software installation will 

not be deleted by the uninstallation process. You will have to manually 
delete these files after the uninstallation process has completed. 
DPT-C

ONSOLE

 can be removed by opening the 

Add/Remove Programs

applet in the Control Panel, i.e. select the Start Menu, click on 

Settings

,

pick

Control Panel

 and finally select 

Add/Remove Programs

. Select

DPT-C

ONSOLE

 from the list of “Currently Installed Programs”, and click 

on the 

Change/Remove Icon

. Follow the uninstallSHIELD

®

 directions to 

remove all files as initially installed. 

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Installing the DPT_Sync Software 

The DPT_Sync software application installer can be found on the 
ALFTECH DPT-Console software installation CD-ROM in the DPT_Sync 
sub-folder.
Once the DPT_Sync.exe software application has been installed, it will 
open automatically, search for an attached DPT(s) and allow you to 
configure the DPT Synchronization schedule as required. 

A

DPT Timer Synchronization

Tray Icon will also be permanently installed in the Windows 
Taskbar tray. DPT_Sync.exe will start automatically when 
Windows starts, and remains active unless UnInstalled by 
the end-user. 

Before installing DPT_Sync, please refer to the ReadMe.rtf text file 
located on the installation CD-ROM for the most current updates & 
information.
The installation requires about 4 MBytes of hard disk. 
1.

Ensure that the DPT-EN3's USB Cable is disconnected.

2.  To launch the setup utility for your operating system, insert the  

CD-ROM into the CD drive. 

3. 

To start the installation click on the Start menu, click Run. 

4. Type 

x:\DPT_Sync\Setup.exe

, where x: identifies the CD drive. 

5.  Press Enter or click the OK Icon. The InstallSHIELD

®

 dialog opens 

and will take you through the software installation step-by-step. 
Minimal interaction is required. 

6. The 

DPT Timer Synchronization

 Icon will appear in the Windows 

Tray as illustrated above. 

THIS COMPLETES THE SOFTWARE CONNECTION

INSTALLATION PROCESS. 

DPT_Sync UNINSTALLATION 

To Uninstall DPT_Sync, open the Windows Control Panel (

Start Menu

,

select

Settings

, and select 

Control Panel

). Open the 

Add or Remove 

Programs

 application. Once Windows has populated the list, scroll down 

to find 

DPT Timer Synchronization

, and click the 

REMOVE Icon

 to 

uninstall the 

DPT_Sync.exe Application

. Follow the uninstallSHIELD

®

directions to remove all files as initially installed. 
This might require a restart of your computer. Note that any files that 
are added to the selected “DPT-C

ONSOLE

” installation directory where 

DPT-Sync.exe

 was installed after the initial software installation will not 

be deleted by the uninstallation process. You will have to manually 
delete these files after the uninstallation process has completed. 

Summary of Contents for DPT-Console v. 3.3

Page 1: ...he product INSTALLATION The timer must always be installed by qualified service personnel Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Always disconnect the supply power before installin...

Page 2: ...not warrant guarantee or make any representations as to the correctness accuracy or reliability of the software ALFTECH does not warrant that operation of the software and accompanied hardware shall...

Page 3: ...hecklist 21 Software Checklist and Tests 21 Troubleshooting 22 Alf Electro Technical Services C C Reg No CK1999 05574 23 PO Box 1718 Somerset West 7129 CAPE South Africa www alftech com 6 Introduction...

Page 4: ...n to READY mode and recharge the batteries MANUAL RING Button When Pressed Will activate the Output Relay as long as pressed CURRENT TIME As Displayed Display the DPT EN3 internal clock time To ensure...

Page 5: ...g the Paste Insert Icon You can add this event to several days if required STEP 3 STEPS 1 and 2 can be repeated as many times as necessary to set up your schedule up to 120 events per day TIPS To edit...

Page 6: ...e is regularly updated from a Server and or it in itself is updated regularly from an Internationally Accredited world time clock server Due to USB timing delays and other processes running on the PC...

Page 7: ...Dialog illustrating NO connected DPT s 7 Refresh Icon When multiple DPT s are connected the refresh Icon will poll all available USB ports and list all the DPT s as found 14 The complete DPT EN3 Users...

Page 8: ...tacts between pin 1 and 2 Installing the DPT EN3 Always refer to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found in this manual The timer must only be installed by qualified service personnel 1 Remove the timer from it...

Page 9: ...t Windows Server 2003 R2 s and Microsoft Windows Vista s hardware requirements differs substantially from Microsoft s earlier desktop operating systems To ensure optimum performance please adhere to M...

Page 10: ...o remove all files as initially installed 20 Installing the DPT_Sync Software The DPT_Sync software application installer can be found on the ALFTECH DPT Console software installation CD ROM in the DP...

Page 11: ...re is powered by ensuring that the USB Cable is connected securely at both ends and the USB Icon is displayed on the DPT EN3 LCD 2 Ensure that the USB Driver Software is installed The LCD display is B...

Page 12: ...Date Time option Inaccuracy might have unintended consequences in time critical applications 2 The DPT Hardware s onboard battery might have failed NOTE This failure will reveal itself after you have...

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