Liberty USERS GUIDE
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TOOLBOX Software
Toolbox is a PC compatible software applic ation that works with the LIBERTY and provides a convenient
way to configure, remotely operate and monitor a LIBERTY system using a Personal Computer. The
application also provides online “chat” and communication diagnostic tools. Updates can be downloade d
from the
MUSICAM USA
web site:
http://www.musicamusa.com
. Obtain the free, latest version.
Preparing to use the Toolbox application
The Toolbox software is distributed as a compressed file “TieTool.zip”. Extract the program files to the PC
hard drive using a program such as WinZip 8. The files are;
•
TieTool.exe
- MUSICAM USA Toolbox application
•
Tietool.hlp
- Toolbox help file
Both of these files should be saved in the same directory or folder.
Connecting LIBERTY to the PC
The LIBERTY serial port connects to any vacant serial (or COM) port on the PC using a standard modem
cable. A cable can also be constructed using the following components and connections:
LIBERTY (DB 9
male)
PC (DB 9 female)
Pin 2 (TxD)
Pin 2 (RxD)
Pin 3 (RxD)
Pin 3 (TxD)
Pin 5 (Gnd)
Pin 5 (Gnd)
LIBERTY (DB 9
male)
PC (DB 25 female)
Pin 3 (RxD)
Pin 2 (TxD)
Pin 2 (TxD)
Pin 3 (RxD)
Pin 5 (Gnd)
Pin 7 (Gnd)
When the LIBERTY is connected to the PC, run the Toolbox program and select the Com port to be used for
the LIBERTY. The screen display should look like the one on the following page. Then select the
CONNECT button to establish the link between LIBERTY and the PC.
A green display should appear at the bottom of the window showing “LIBERTY detected”. If the message
“Unable to detect LIBERTY” appears check:
•
LIBERTY has its power on
•
A Modem Data cable is connected to the LIBERTY and a spare (unused) COM port on the PC
•
The pin connections are as per the above table
•
The correct COM port is selected and no other software applications access it.
•
Ensure the Properties for your PC Serial COM Port are set as follows;
Bits per second 9600
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Flow control
None
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