Orban Optimod-AM 9400, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-AM DIGITAL INSTALLATION
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PC running Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher) or XP.
9400 PC Remote will not run on older Windows versions.
Recommended Components
Computer.................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM .................................................................................................. 256MB
Display.................................................................................SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows ................. 2000 SP3 (or higher) or XP (Home or Pro)
COM Port ...................................................... 16550 (or compatible) UART
WARNING!
When connecting your 9400, use shielded cable to protect the pins in the RS-232
connector from electrostatic discharge.
The following subsections provide steps for connecting to your 9400 OPTIMOD-AM
software using the Windows 2000 / XP Direct Cable Connect or via modem connec-
tion.
Running the Orban Installer Program
Insert the installer CD into your computer’s CD drive.
The installer should start up and ask you if you wish to install the PC Remote appli-
cation on your computer. If it fails to do so, navigate to Start \ Run on your com-
puter, and type
X:setup
(where “X” is the drive letter of your CD drive).
Follow the prompts on your screen to install the PC Remote software automatically
on your computer.
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You might have obtained the automatic installer application from some other
source than Orban’s CD, like Orban’s ftp site or another computer on your net-
work. If so, just run the application and follow the on-screen instructions.
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This program installs the necessary files and adds an Orban / Optimod 9400
folder to your computer’s Start Menu. This folder contains shortcuts to the PC
Remote application and to the documentation. If you accepted the option dur-
ing installation, there is also a shortcut to the PC Remote application on your
desktop.
You have now installed all files necessary to use the PC Remote software. If you are
using a direct serial or a modem connection, the next step is to install and configure
the Windows communications services that allow your computer to communicate
with your 9400.
Appendix: Setting Up Serial Communications on page 2-59 provides
details.