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PC & MODEM ACCESS
For access to the system from a PC directly or via a modem, the SMART II Software must
be purchased and installed on your PC. With PC access, ALL system settings can be
monitored, changed or logged from a remote location. The stored data can be viewed in an
Excel spreadsheet.
Recommended Requirements
PC with a 233 Mhz clock speed or higher
128 MB or higher RAM.
A CD drive.
Hard Drive with 100 MB of Free space. Requires 20 MB for installation.
(Data logging to a Hard Drive will require additional storage space).
A VGA monitor.
Windows 95 or later.
When purchased, Heatcraft will supply the software on a CD, a 6 ft. null modem cable, a
12” ribbon cable and a detailed instruction booklet. The null modem cable can be used to
connect directly to a PC’s serial port. A modem cable must be supplied with the modem for
connection to the Beacon II Smart Controller.
PC And Modem Access
™
Communications Hub
For the connection of multiple Beacon II Smart Controllers
to a single communication device (PC or modem).
Maximum configuration:
• 4 Beacon II Smart Controllers™ connected to one Communications Hub (4 systems per Beacon II
Smart Controller™ equals 16 systems with maximum of 64 evaporators)
• 16 Beacon II Smart Controllers™ connected to five Communications Hubs (4 systems per Beacon II
Smart Controller™ equals 64 systems with maximum of 256 evaporators; Communications Hubs can only
be cascaded once)