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1. Overview
This system performs file transfer and other operations between the Casio Data Collection Terminal
IT-2000 (hereinafter referred to as this terminal or IT-2000) and an AT architecture-based personal
computer (hereinafter referred to as PC or Host PC) via the I/O Box.
Functions provided in this system ;
File upload from IT-2000 to PC
File download from PC to IT-2000
Deletion of files in IT-2000
Setup of system date on IT-2000
Move and rename file within IT-2000
Character string display on IT-2000
Acquisition of IT-2000 drive information
Acquisition and setup of IT-2000 file information
For data transfer between IT-2000 and PC, refer to the IT-2000 Upload/Download Utility Manual.
The great advantage of this system lies in its wide range of system configurations which can allow
the combined connection of PC and two different kinds of I/O Boxes (Master I/O Box and Satellite
I/O Box).
(1) The I/O Box is available in two types: the Master I/O Box and the Satellite I/O Box.
(2) The Master I/O Box can only be connected to a PC via SCSI interface.
Each Master I/O Box (seven Boxes max. in one system) connected to a PC can have maximum
of seven Satellite I/O Boxes connected under daisy-chain.
(3) The following connection can be made with the Satellite I/O Box.
Direct connection with PC via the RS-232C interface.
The Satellite I/O Box connected directly to the PC can have a maximum of seven Satellite
I/O Boxes connected under daisy-chain.
The Master I/O Box can have a maximum of seven Satellite I/O Boxes connected under
daisy-chain.
