EUCHNER ActiveX Module serial/USB - Manual (Page 4)

Manual EKS ActiveX
®
Module serial / USB
1 General notes
This ActiveX ® module supports the integration of the Electronic-Key-System (EKS) Electronic-Key adapter with
serial and USB interface into your PC application. EKS can thus be used, e. g., in conjunction with process
visualization software. Data communication is in accordance with transfer protocol 3964R. The ActiveX
® module
is used here as a protocol driver.
With the aid of the EKS ActiveX ® module, communication can be straightforwardly established with the
EUCHNER Electronic-Key-System (EKS) from programming environments that support ActiveX ® (e. g.
Microsoft Visual Basic ® ) or user programs (e. g. Microsoft Excel ® ). For this purpose the ActiveX ® module must
be installed and integrated into the related programming environment.
1.1 Use of the manual
This manual explains the functions of the EKS ActiveX ® module (order no. 098 708), from version 1.0.3.0.
The manual does not apply to earlier software releases or the previous version of the EKS ActiveX ® module
(order no. 084 708).
1.2 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to identify important instructions and useful information:
Information!
Important information is provided to the user here.
Attention!
Risk of loss of data.
1.3 Requirements on the user
To be able to use the EKS ActiveX ® module correctly, you must have knowledge of the utilization of ActiveX ®
modules. To be able to straightforwardly integrate the EKS hardware into your overall system, you must have
read and understood the manual for the Electronic-Key adapter.
1.4 System requirements
Hardware: Standard PC, no special requirements
Software: If you use an EKS Electronic-Key adapter with USB interface, the
EKS-USB driver (order no. 094 376) from version 1.3.0.0 must be installed on the
system.
Operating system: Windows ® XP
Windows ® 7 32-Bit
Windows ® 7 64-Bit
Windows ® Server 2008 32-Bit
Windows ® Server 2008 64-Bit
Windows ® Server 2008 R2 64-Bit
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