Micromod Micro-DCI: 53HC2600 LoopMaster SL6000 CONFIGURATION TOOLKIT - Manual (Page 16)

53HC2600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
8 Installation
2.1.4 Hardware Installation
2.1.4.1 Installing the Hardware Key
A “Hardware Key” is supplied when the standalone version is specified in the model number.
The LoopMaster software is licensed by MicroMod Automation Inc. The license is protected by a hardware
key, shown in
Figure 2-3 , which must be attached to the PC’s parallel port. The hardware key does not
functionally compromise the parallel port. When installed, the hardware key provides a female connector
allowing a parallel device to be attached to it. If a device (for example, a printer) is already connected to the
parallel port, remove the parallel cable connector, connect the hardware key to the port, and reconnect the
cable to the hardware key. Signals to and from the attached parallel device will be passed through the
hardware key. The hardware key must be installed for the LoopMaster software to run.
Installation of LoopMaster software and licenses can proceed if the hardware key is not attached; however,
no LoopMaster windows can be opened. Instead, a pop-up window will be displayed which states:
Can’t read hardware key.
Key must be attached to parallel port.
If the wrong hardware key is attached to the parallel port, a pop-up window will display the following mes-
sage:
No valid LoopMaster software license found.
If problems reading the hardware key persist, test the operation of the parallel port. This can be done by
attaching a printer to the port and attempting to print to it.
Figure 2-3. Hardware Key for Use with LoopMaster System Software