Quick Start
Use either the RS-232 or the USB interface to connect the controller or controller
network to the host PC. Interconnect any additional Mercury™ Class controllers
being networked with straight-through RS-232 cables chaining from the RS-232
OUT to the RS-232 IN connectors of each in turn.
NOTE
Windows NT does not have USB support as standard. PI supports only the
RS-232 interface for Windows NT. Unless you manage to get USB interfacing
operational, the number of networkable devices may be limited to as few as 6
units by the current-sourcing capacity of the PC’s COM port output stages.
Power up the C-863 by connecting it to a suitable power supply. The C-863 is
ready for operation when the green power LED (STA) lights up.
2.2.1
RS-232 from Host
If you use RS-232, connect the C-815.34, RS-232 null-modem cable (F-F)
between the "RS-232 IN" socket to the desired COM port of the host computer.
2.2.2
USB from Host
When you connect via the USB interface for the first time, be sure you are logged
on the PC as a user having administrator rights. After the C-863 is powered up, a
message will appear saying that new hardware has been detected. Follow the on-
screen instructions and show the Hardware Wizard the \USB_Driver directory on
the Mercury™ CD.
NOTE
The USB drivers will make the USB interface appear to all software on the
host PC as a new COM port. That port will be present only when the controller
is connected via USB and powered-up. Even when using USB, it is necessary
to set the baud rate consistently on the PC and all connected devices.
With current firmware, it may be necessary to power-cycle the controller while
the host PC is on to establish communication with it.
2.3
Software Installation
It is most convenient to test the system with PI software, even if custom software is
planned later.
PIMikroMove™
,
MMCRun
or
PITerminal
can be used (on the
product CD). For more information on these programs see Section 1.6, p. 8.
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