Instruction manual
System Requirements
8-2
Installation, SPM, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Supplement
■ Standard SPM Mode. Provides an emulation display of the system 
programming console. It allows basic SPM programming of the MERLIN 
MAGIX system and supports SPM programming for options not included in 
Quick Access mode.
WinSPM is available on CD-ROM . The WinSPM software can be used directly 
from the CD-ROM on your PC. If your PC has a hard disk, however, you should 
install WinSPM from the CD-ROM onto the hard disk.
This guide describes the use of WinSPM in Standard SPM Mode. If you are 
using Quick Access, refer to the documentation and online help provided with 
the WinSPM application for additional information. 
System Requirements 8
WinSPM is designed to function with:
■ Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT Release 4.0 or higher
■ IBM-compatible Personal Computer with a Pentium 100 or more (Pentium II 
or higher recommended)
■ 40 MB or more of available space on the hard drive
■ 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
■ 1 COM Port
■ Modem with auto baud capabilities (PEC 2569-839 recommended), with 
specific drivers loaded
■ Video Card that supports at least 256 colors (65536 or more 
recommended)
From the Display Properties window on your Windows desktop, 
be sure to select Small Fonts for the Font Size option. See “Font 
Size Settings” under “Desktop Setup” later in this chapter.










