Max Machinery 121 INDICATOR - Manual (Page 56)

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11. Flow Computer Setup Software
The Model 121 setup program provides for configuring, monitoring and controlling the indicator.
Sample applications are stored in disk files. The setup program calls these Templates. You can store the setup
from the program’s memory to either the Model 121 (Downloading the file) or to a disk file (Saving the file) for
later usage. Similarly you can load the setup in program memory from either a disk file (Opening a file) or from
the Model 121 unit (Uploading a file).
The program can monitor outputs from the unit while it is running.
The program can reset alarms and totalizers.
For assistance there are mini-helps at the bottom of each screen in the program. There is also context sensitive
help available for each screen accessible by pressing the F1 key.
11.1 System Requirements:
IBM PC or compatible with 386 or higher class microprocessor
4 MB RAM
3 MB free disk space
VGA or higher color monitor at 640 x 480
Microsoft® Windows™ 3.1 or 3.11 or Windows 95™
Communication Port - RS-232
RS-232 Cable
11.2 Cable and Wiring Requirements:
The serial communication port on your PC is either a 25 pin or 9 pin connector. No cabling is supplied with the
setup software. A cable must be purchased separately or made by the user. It is recommended to purchase a
modem cable which matches the available communication port on you PC and a 9 pin male connection for the
Model 121 serial port.
11.3 Installation for Windows™ 3.1 or 3.11
The Setup Software includes an installation program which copies the software to your hard drive.
Insert Setup Disk 1 in a floppy drive.
In the Program Manager, click File, and then select Run.
NOTE: For Windows 95™ Click the Start button, select Run and proceed as follows:
Type the floppy drive letter followed by a colon (:) and a backslash (\), and the word setup. For Example:
a:\setup
Follow the instructions on your screen.
11.4 Using the Flow Computer Setup Software
The setup software window consists of several menu “Tabs”. Each tab is organized into groups containing
various configuration and/or monitoring functions. To view the tab windows, simply click on the tab. The
previous tab window will be hidden as the new tab window is brought to the foreground.