Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 - Manual (Page 67)

OPERATING GUIDE
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55. Using the Control software
As an alternative to the OSD operate the system with the Control software located
on the Marketing & Documentation CD. With the OSD you operate the system
and view the computer screens on the same monitor. The Control software
requires 2 monitors: 1 for the software and 1 to view the computer screens.
With the Control software you can:
• View computers
• Edit OSD settings
• Save configurations for future use
• Read configurations from and write configurations to the Smart 16 IP
Switch
Control software system requirements
• Pentium 166 or higher computer
• 16Mb RAM
• Windows 98 and later
• Free Serial port
Connecting the RS232 Serial cable
To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing
the software, and to the Smart Switch. See the Installation Guide.
Installing and running the Control software
Note! The system must be fully connected BEFORE running the Control
software. Failure to first connect the system will lead to the software working in
demo mode.
To install the software:
1. Insert and start the Marketing & Documentation CD.
2. Choose Smart CAT5 Switch Softpack. The Smart CAT5 Switch Softpack
window appears.
3. Choose Install Smart CAT5 RS232 Control Software. Once installed, a
shortcut icon appears on the Desktop .