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10
Commissioning
Communication with the PC needs to be established so that the
SD3-A1
can be
configured and the detection zones and warning zones can be programmed. This is also
necessary for displaying the measurement contours and for the system check.
The program “
SD3SOFT
”, which is included with delivery, makes this easy and
convenient to do. Refer to the instruction manual (software operation) to find additional
important information and helpful explanations.
10.1
Hardware and software requirements
The following components are required for the initial startup:
The PC should fulfill the following requirements:
10.2 Installing
“SD3SOFT” and starting up the SD3-A1
x
SD3-A1
x
RS-232 interface cable (1:1, without cross-connection)
x
Shielded control cable for the power supply and for activating a zone pair
x
Power supply that meets the requirements specified in Chapter 9.1
x
PC, color monitor
x
“
SD3SOFT
” program
x
Intel
®
processor, Pentium
®
class or higher (or compatible models such as AMD
®
or
Cyrix
®
)
x
At least 64MB RAM
x
CD drive
x
Hard drive with at least 50MB of free memory (more if detection zone data and / or
configuration data are going to be stored)
x
Mouse
x
Interface RS-232 (serial)
x
Microsoft
®
Windows 95 / 98 / NT
®
/ 2000 / XP
®
x
First, run the installation program “start.exe” in order to install the program on the
PC.
x
Start the software by calling up the program.
x
Connect the control cable and the PC cable.
x
Then apply the supply voltage to the
SD3-A1
. The scanner will now attempt to
communicate with the PC; this process is displayed on the screen.
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