Manual
Chapter 2
Publication
17716.4.5 - January 1997
Installing the Software
This chapter shows you how to install the TemperatureControl
configuration software for the 1771-TCM module. This includes:
• requirements for your computer
• preparation for installing the software
• installation procedure
• starting the software
• using online help
To use the TemperatureControl configuration software, your system
must meet these requirements:
Hardware
• computer with an 80386 or greater microprocessor
(80486 or Pentium recommended)
• at least 12 Mbytes of RAM
• hard drive with adequate free disk space (12 Mbytes or greater)
• 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk drive (for installing the software)
• VGA or higher-resolution adapter/monitor with small fonts.
We support 640x480, 800x600, 1024x786 modes. We
recommend a Super VGA resolution adapter/monitor.
• mouse
• DH+ port (on KT- or KL-type module) or standard serial port
Connection
• If you connect to the PLC processor through a DH+ port, the
computer and the PLC processor must be on the same DH+ link
Software
• MS-DOS v5.0 or later
• Microsoft Windows v3.1 or v3.11, Windows for Workgroups
3.11, or Windows 95
If you are using Windows 3.1 or 3.11, we recommend a
permanent swap file of at least 10 Mbytes.
• TemperatureControl Configuration software
• INTERCHANGE
• Win32s if you are using Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11
Requirements for Your
Computer