GridConnect Device Server MSS 485, User Manual

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Device Installer
3. Device Installer
3.1.1 Microsoft NET Framework
Microsoft .NET is the Microsoft strategy for connecting systems, information, and devices through Web
services so people can collaborate and communicate more effectively. .NET technology is integrated
throughout Microsoft products, providing the capability to quickly build, deploy, manage, and use
connected, security-enhanced solutions through the use of Web services.
Web services are small, reusable applications that help computers from many different operating system
platforms work together by exchanging messages. Web services are based on industry protocols that include
XML (Extensible Markup Language), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), and WSDL (Web Services
Description Language). These protocols help computers work together across platforms and programming
languages.
From a business perspective, Web services are used to reenable information technology so that it can
change, move, and adapt like other aspects of a business. They not only connect systems, they can help
connect people with the information they need, within the software applications they are used to using, and
wherever they happen to be.
Device Installer uses .NET Framework to adapt the NET485 for Web services. Your system must have
.NET Framework installed for Device Installer to work properly. Installation options are included on the
software CD.
3.1.2 Install Device Installer
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically start and display the main
window.
If the CD does not launch automatically:
a) Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.
b) Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe).
Figure 7 - CD Browser Main Window
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