EUCHNER ActiveX Module Ethernet TCP/IP - Manual (Page 4)

Manual EKS ActiveX
®
Module Ethernet TCP/IP
1 General notes
This ActiveX ® module supports the integration of the Electronic-Key-System (EKS) Electronic-Key adapter with
Ethernet interface into your PC application. EKS can thus be used, e. g., in conjunction with process
visualization software. Data communication takes place using the TCP/IP protocol. The ActiveX
® module is
used here as a protocol driver.
With the aid of the EKS Ethernet 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 Ethernet ActiveX ® module (order no. 100 665), from version
1.0.3.0.
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 Ethernet 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, with network connection
Software: TCP/IP protocol must be installed.
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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