Installation guide
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2.2 Program installation
This section will take you through the installation procedure for the DADman PC software program.
The Sphynx 2 is controlled from a PC via RS422. Three solutions for this can be provided by Merging.
1. VScom USB USB I/O adapter with one RS422 break out (one RS422 output).
2. VScom USB USB I/O adapter with four RS422 break out (four RS422 outputs).
3. Antona RS232 to RS422 converter (RS232 from the computer com port)
VScom USB to RS422 I/O adapter from
Easy Sync Ltd.
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· Install the USB driver software provided on the Easy Sync driver CD .
It is recommended to rst connect the USB link between the computer and the VScom USB I/O
adapter, then follow the instructions, if any, generated by Windows XP. If/when prompted for the
driver le, choose the driver from the CD. Do not connect the Sphynx 2 to the USB/RS422 con-
verter during this software installation. Windows may install the driver automatically.
Antona RS232 to RS422 converter
· The Antona RS232 to RS422 converter does not need additional software. Please look at the Ap-
pendix “Interface Specications” to check pin-outs for the connection between the Antona RS232
to RS422 converter and the Sphynx 2.
The DADman remote control program
1. Install the DADman program from the CD provided by following the instructions on the screen.
2. Create a shortcut for the DADman program on the desktop (nd the DADman icon: Start/All
Programs/DADman/dadman.exe. Press Ctrl and drag the icon to the desktop).
3. Double click at the DADman icon.
4. In the top left corner of the browser pane there is a + marked entry “Communications ports”. Click
on the + in order to see the different communication ports on the computer.
In the example below one Easy Sync USB to four RS422 converter is connected to the computer.
The software for the USB to RS422 converter and the DADman PC program is now installed correctly .