Hardware manual

Impact Reference Guide General
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1. Click the Connect button, select a device from the Device Selection list, then click OK.
2. When the User Logon dialog is displayed, click Change Password.
3. Enter the User ID and the Old Password for that User ID.
4. Enter the New Password and type the same password in the Confirm Password field.
5. Click Log On.
Client Directory
The Client directory contains all of the files used by the Impact software. It is stored in the default directory
on the client computer during installation, but it may be stored in a folder of your choice.
To change the Client directory
1. Type in a directory path and name, or click Browse to locate the desired directory. If the directory is
located on a network, be sure all clients have access to it.
Tool Activation
Some VPM tools require a Software License Key to be activated before you can use them. The Tool Activa-
tion dialog displays the current status of activated tools, and lets you enter the Software License Key for new
tools.
• Software License Key: Enter the number provided by Datalogic.
• License States: This area lists all the currently active tools and their license numbers.
About Panel
NOTE: All users have access to this tab regardless of their access level.
When you click the Connect button, VPM automatically scans for Impact devices on the network and dis-
plays their names, IP addresses, and other device information in the device selection list. When the client
connects to the device, it determines the device’s hardware configuration and current status and displays it
on this panel. None of the information on this tab can be modified.
Storage
Storage is the Impact device memory used to store the device’s operating system software and firmware and
user-defined vision programs.
Memory
Memory is the Impact device memory that stores dynamic vision program data. The amount of available
memory shown is not updated while the device is online.
Vision Device Information
This Impact device system information is for display only. Technical support personnel may ask you for this
information if you call for assistance.
Camera Information
This Impact camera information is for display only. Technical support personnel may ask you for this infor-
mation if you call for assistance.