Technical data

Installing the VLINX Software
Figure 16. The Install Shield Wizard Complete Window
Step 4: Click Finish when the Install Shield Wizard Complete dialogue
appears. When finished, dialogue box will close.
Updating an Existing Installation
If an older version of the ESP Manager software is already installed, the
Modify, repair or remove the program window will appear when the
installation process is initiated:
Figure 17. The InstallShield Wizard Modify, Repair or Remove
Screen
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Installing the VLINX Software
The recommended procedure is to Remove all installed components first.
Once the software has been removed,
Install the new software.
Opening the ESP Manager
Step 5: If the Serial Server is not already connected to the network or to the
Ethernet port on the computer, connect it. Set the Run/Console
switch to the Run position. Apply power.
The Power indicator should light red, the Link light should indicate
which type of Ethernet connection has been made and the
Ready
LED will flash indicating configuration can begin.
Step 6: Start the
ESP Manager software. In Windows Desktop, click:
Start → Programs → B&B Electronics → VLINX → ESR Servers
→ VLINX ESP Manager
.
As soon as the
ESP Manager opens it will initiate Searching
Server
and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display
all (ESP90x and ESR90x) Serial Servers on the network.
Figure 18. ESP Manager Displaying all ESR90x Serial Servers
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