Electric Company Computer Drive User Manual

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3-2 Basic Installation MN1942
H A PC with the following specification:
Minimum specification Recommended specification
Processor Intel Pentium 500MHz Intel PentiumIII 1GHz or faster
RAM 64MB 128MB
Hard disk space 40MB 40MB
CD-ROM ACD-ROMdrive
Communication USB port or Ethernet* port
Screen 1024 x 768, 16-bit color 1152 x 864, 16-bit color
Mouse A mouse or similar pointing device
Operating
system
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
* The Ethernet configuration used by a normal of fice PC is not suitable for direct
communication with the MicroFlex e100. It is recommended to install a separate dedicated
Ethernet adapter in the PC, which can be configured for use with the MicroFlex e100. See
section 6.2.4.
3.1.3 Tools and miscellaneous hardware
H Your PC operating system user manual might be useful if you are not familiar with Windows.
H Small screwdriver(s) with a blade width of 3mm or less for connector X1, and 2.5mm (1/10
in) or less for connector X3.
H M5 screws or bolts for mounting the MicroFlex e100.
3.1.4 Other information needed for installation
This information is useful (but not essential) to complete the installation:
H The data sheet or manual provided with your motor, describing the wiring information of the
motor cables/connectors.
H Knowledge of whether the digital input signals will be ‘Active Low’ or ‘Active High’.