232XS2497 Manual
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Chapter 4: SOFTWARE
Introduction
The Smart Switch software allows the user to change Smart Switch
ports on three different modules (232XSS, 232XS5, PortMUX). The Smart
Switch software is designed as diagnostic software for the above modules.
It will allow you a Module by Module connection to the individual port.
Installation
The software for the Smart Switch is designed to be run in any
Windows environment. To install it on your hard drive follow these steps:
Method One
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Place the disk in drive A.
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Select Settings from the Start Button and click on Control Panel.
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In the Control Panel Window, double click on the Add/Remove
Programs.
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Click on the “Install” button.
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Follow the instructions of the setup program.
Method Two
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Place the disk in drive A.
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Select Programs from the Start Button and click on Windows Explorer.
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Click on the drive containing the SS Setup Disk.
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Double click on the file “Setup.exe”.
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Follow the instructions of the setup program.
The following file will be located on your hard drive:
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SS.EXE - The executable file for the Smart Switch.
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FILES.LST Contains a list and description of files installed on your
hard drive.
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READ.ME Contains corrections and additions to the printed users
manual.
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HISTORY.LST Contains a historic description of the product.
Setup
The Smart Switch program will prompt the user for the Module that is
in use the first time that the software is run. After the proper Module (i.e.
PortMUX, 232XS5,etc.) is selected then a window specific to that Module
will appear and the user may personalize communication parameters as
per their specific needs. Comport, Baud Rate, and Data Bits (Character
Mode, and User Defined Character may also be set for 232XSS and
232XS5 Modules).
