maxon motor
EPOS Positioning Controller
EPOS 24/5 Getting Started
6
Installation and Configuration
6.1
Step 1: Software Installation
Install the software from the EPOS CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains all
necessary information and tools for installation and operation of the EPOS
controllers (Manuals, Firmware, Tools and Windows DLLs).
Figure 3: EPOS CD-ROM
The latest edition of the software to the EPOS positioning controller may be
downloaded from the internet under
category
<Service & Downloads>.
Minimum system requirements:
Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, XP
486 processor, 128 MB RAM
200 MB free storage space on hard drive
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels at 256
colours
Follow the next instructions to install the whole software on your computer:
1.
Insert CD-ROM
Insert the EPOS CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2.
Start the installation program ‘EPOS_CD-ROM.exe’
Normally the installation program starts automatically after inserting
EPOS CD-ROM. Alternatively, double click the item in the explorer to
start the installation program ‘EPOS_CD-ROM.exe’
3.
Follow the instructions during the installation program
Please read each instruction carefully. During the installation
procedure you will be asked for a working directory. (Recommendation:
C:\Programme\maxon motor EPOS CD-ROM)
4.
Check the new shortcuts and items in the start menu
All necessary files are copied to the hard drive ‘maxon motor EPOS
CD-ROM’ item allows accessibility to all ‘Contents’. On the desktop, a
new shortcut to the ‘EPOS_UserInterface.exe‘ will be added. Check
the new shortcuts in the start menu and on the desktop.
5.
Modify or remove the EPOS software
To change application features or to uninstall the EPOS software, start
the installation program ‘EPOS_CD-ROM.exe’ and follow the
instructions.
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maxon motor control
December 2008 Edition / document number 573050-07 / subject to change
