Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600Si, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL INSTALLATION
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If connecting by modem: a 3Com/U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT and
normal (not null) modem cable for the 8600Si side of the connection. Note that
Orban Customer Service does not support any other type of modem for connect-
ing to the 8600Si.
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If connecting by network: a standard Ethernet cable (with RJ45 connectors) to
connect to a network hub or router, or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect di-
rectly to your PC’s Ethernet jack.
PC running Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.
8600Si PC Remote will not run on older Windows versions.
Recommended Components
Computer.................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM ........................................................Depends on your computer’s OS
Display.................................................................................SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows ............................................................. XP/Vista/7/8/10
COM Port ...................................................... 16550 (or compatible) UART
WARNING!
When connecting your 8600Si, use shielded cable to protect the pins in the RS-232
connector from electrostatic discharge.
The following subsections provide steps for connecting to your 8600Si OPTIMOD-FM
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 8600Si fold-
er to your computer’s Start Menu. This folder contains shortcuts to the PC Re-
mote application and to the documentation. If you accepted the option during
installation, there is also a shortcut to the PC Remote application on your desk-