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Smart View
Set up a Connection via Serial Interface under Windows XP
After installation of the software, the »Connection PC/Notebook to the Device« has to be configured once so that
you are able to read device data or re-write them into the device by means of the software Smart View.
For connection of your PCs/notebooks with the device, you need a zero-
modem cable (no serial cable!/please refer to chapter »Zero Modem
Cable«).
If your PC/notebook does not have a serial interface, you need a special
»USB-to-serial-adapter«. Only if the »USB-to-serial-adapter« is correctly
installed - aided by the provided CD – the communication with the device
can be established. (see next chapter).
Setting up/Configuring the connection
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Connect your PC/notebook with the device via a zero-modem cable.
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Start the software Smart View .
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Select the menu point »Device Connection« in menu »Settings«.
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Click on »Serial Connection«.
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Click button »Settings«.
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When initially setting up the connection, a dialogue window appears with the information that, so far, a
direct connection with your protection device has not been established. Click on »Yes«.
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If, so far, a location has not been set up on your PC, your location information has to be put in. Confirm
the following pop-up window »Telephone and Modem Options« with »OK«.
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The Windows network connection assistant appears after the location information is set up. Select the
connection type »Establish direct connection to another computer«.
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Select the serial interface (COM-Port) where the device shall be connected to.
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Select »To be used for all users« in window »Availability of the connection«.
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Do not change the connection name appearing in window »Name of the connection« and click the
button »Complete«.
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Finally you arrive again in window »Device Installation« from where you started establishing the
connection. Confirm the adjustments by clicking the »OK« button.
Set up a Connection via Serial Interface under Windows Vista or Windows 7
Establishing the connection between Smart View and the device is a three step procedure.
1. Installing Smart View (the application itself).
2. Installing a (virtual) modem (that is a precondition for TCP/IP communication via a zero-modem cable)/
(to be done within the Windows Phone and Modem dialogue).
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