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System Requirements for the M-Series Impact Reference Guide
Datalogic Automation Inc. 1-2
System Requirements for the M-Series
Requirements for the M-Series Processor
• Monitor display resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater (for local M-Series programming)
• Keyboard and Mouse (for local M-Series programming)
• If you are connecting to a device or camera, the processor must have the same version of Impact soft-
ware installed.
• You must log in to an operating system account that has administrative privileges in order to install or
run Impact software on a Windows operating system.
Please note that Datalogic cannot guarantee the performance of M-Series systems which have additional
software installed on them, including, but not limited to, anti-virus and firewall software. Datalogic recom-
mends that M-Series systems remain disconnected from networks that access the Internet in order to mini-
mize security risks. Datalogic will attempt to support systems with antivirus software installed, but we
cannot guarantee system performance.
Installation
The install program copies all the application files to their appropriate places. This includes the files for the
Java™ Runtime software, which Impact software requires.
To install Impact software:
1. You may need to turn off automatic virus checking during the install if it causes installation problems.
2. You must log in to an operating system account that has administrative privileges in order to install or
run Impact software on a Windows operating system.
3. Insert the Impact Installation CD in the drive.
4. The installation program should start. Select the language you want the install to use, then click OK.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will have the option to install Impact software to the client,
device or camera, or both.
Note: If security is enabled on the device or camera, you cannot install new software on it. You must
exit the install program, disable security on the device or camera, then restart the install.
6. When the installation has completed, you can start the software and complete the Quick Setup proce-
dure.
Quick Setup
This section explains the basic steps to get a device or camera configured, connected to a network, and cali-
brated so you can start using it. A more detailed explanation can be found in later chapters of this manual.
NOTE: If you want to begin creating vision programs and control panels without using a Datalogic Impact
hardware device or camera, you can use the Emulator. (See “Connect to an Impact device, camera, or Emu-
lator” on page 1-5.)