Velleman MML16MC - Manual (Page 7)

MML16MC
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5. Press ENTER.
The board returns to its factory settings.
9. Programming the board with the computer software
The message board comes with software you can use to program the board.
• First, you will install the device driver.
• Next, you will install the software itself (Multi-Color Sign).
• Both programs are on the included CD.
• To install the software, you need an administrator account.
9.1 Installing the device driver
1. Connect the message board to a power supply using the included cable.
2. Connect the message board to a USB port of your computer using the included cable.
3. Insert the installation CD in your computer.
4. On the CD, open the folder New_driver_WinXP_SP2_3_Vista_Win7_32_64bit_Win8_32_64bit and
double click the installer file.
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For 64 bit system, use CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe
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For 32 bit system, use CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe
5. Follow the instructions from the wizard.
9.2 Installing the message board software
1. On the CD, open the folder Install_Software.
2. Double click setup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions from the wizard.
4. Launch the software (Start - Programs - Multi-Color Sign).
9.3 Message board software: getting started
The software allows performing the same tasks as you can do with the remote. There are a few
differences.
• Functions only available in the software:
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You can save message files and reuse them later.
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You can create bitmap graphics and add them to your message.
Before you start
Before you start, it is recommended:
• to set the ID of the message board
• to set the clock on the message board
Set the message board ID
1. Connect the board to your computer.
2. Open the Multi-Color Sign software.
3. On the Functions menu, click Set ID.
4. Select an ID from the list (optional).
5. Click OK.
Set the clock
1. Open the Multi-Color Sign software.
2. On the Functions menu, click Set Clock.
3. Select the device ID for which you want to set the clock.
4. Set the time and date
5. Click OK.
9.4 Typing a message
With the software, you can:
• create and save a message
• add formatting and effects
• send the message to the board