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Appendix A
Documentation Number DCDSS11702 Manual
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445
Chapter 3: Setup
The DCDSS1 comes with setup software to run on your PC. The
latest version of the setup software can be downloaded from B&B
Electronics web site at
www.bb-elec.com
. This setup software will
allow Windows users (Win 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0) to
quickly set up the DCDSS1 operational variables, or copy existing
variables over to a new device. These variables can be set up
through the local serial port, or from a dial-in modem so you can
configure and modify the DCDSS1 whether it’s on your desk or at a
remote site. The initial DCDSS1 setup must be done through the
local serial port.
To program the variables through the local serial port, the
SETUP
jumper found inside the enclosure must be set to
CONFIG
before
the power is plugged in. This will set the DCDSS1 to
configure mode. Use the provided null modem setup cable to
connect the local serial port of the DCDSS1 to any available serial
port of your computer and then run the iCaddy setup software.
Follow the setup instructions in the software. When configuration is
complete, unplug the power and move the
SETUP
jumper to the
RUN
position. Remove the configuration cable. Note that this cable
is a Null Modem connection and can only be used during
configuration. If a replacement setup cable is needed, it can be
purchased from B&B Electronics as part number 232NM9.
To program the DCDSS1 remotely through a dialup modem, a
password has to be set. This is done for security and to prevent raw
binary data from editing the variables inadvertently. The password
is up to 10 bytes long. The iCaddy setup software allows you to
select a modem from the computer, put the DCDSS1 into setup
mode, send the variables, and restart the DCDSS1 in run mode.
Firmware Updates
The DCDSS1 is flash programmable, allowing its internal
software to be updated. The firmware updates can be programmed
only through the local serial port. Any update will be available on
B&B Electronics web site,
www.bb-elec.com
.