Algocraft WriteNow! Series, Руководство по оборудованию

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WriteNow! Hardware Manual
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2. System Setup
Software setup
Install the last software version of WriteNow! Setup available on our web site
www.algocraft.com under downloads > software menu.
To install the WriteNow! system software you must log in as Administrator.
The WriteNow! system software setup installs all of the required components to your
hard drive. These components include:
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The WriteNow! Project Generator utility;
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Command-line utilities and Interface Library;
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Documentation in PDF format
Launch the Project Generator application, that is located under
Programs > Algocraft >
WriteNow! Software > Project Generator.
Configure your WriteNow! Instrument. Choose
Settings > Select Hardware Model
, and
specify your WriteNow! model and communication settings with the PC. WriteNow! can
be connected through USB, LAN and serial port (RS232).
Hardware setup
To setup WriteNow! you must follow the steps below:
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Connect WriteNow! to your PC through the provided Ethernet, USB or serial
cables.
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Power up WriteNow! using the provided power supply.
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Set up LAN, USB or serial settings.
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Check WriteNow! communication sending commands via WriteNow! Project
Generator utility.
Power Supply
WriteNow! can be powered in two ways:
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With the provided power supply (which supplies 15V DC);
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By providing a power supply to the PWR pin of the Low-Level Interference
connector (see “Low - Level Interface Connector”).
WriteNow! accepts a DC power voltage between 15V and 25V. Please note,
however, that the SxPPS line on each programming site, if used, can provide
a maximum output voltage of the power voltage minus about 2V.