B&B Electronics 232MSS2 - Manual (Page 17)

Documentation Number 232MSS2-0108 Manual 13
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Chapter 3: SOFTWARE
Introduction
The 232MSS2 comes with two application programs that can be
used to switch between ports. Either can be used independently as
the final application or for testing the functionality of the hardware.
The
SSwitch program is a Windows program that allows you to
switch ports with buttons on a Windows interface, or from the DOS
command line. It will run on Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 with
service pack 3 installed or Vista. When the software is installed, an
example file, SSWVb6.txt, is also placed in the same directory. This
is a text file with Visual Basic sample code. It gives examples on
how to open the port, assemble switching commands, and send
them out the port. It can be accessed by selecting
START/PROGRAMS/B&B Electronics/SSWITCH/Sample Code.
The Smart Switch, Terminate and Stay Resident (SSTSR)
Program (IBM PC or Compatible), is a DOS only application which
allows the user to change Smart Switch ports either through the
command line or by hitting a sequence of keys at the same time,
referred to as hot keys. SSTSR program requires 1K of memory.
Windows SSwitch
Installation
To install the SSwitch Program (Windows 95/98,NT & Vista)
• From START/ SETTINGS/ CONTROL PANEL
• Select Add/Remove Programs.
• Insert Smart Switch software media.
• Follow the Installation prompts to complete the installation.
Running SSwitch
The SSwitch program can be launched from the desktop
shortcut or from the Start/Programs/B&B Electronics/SSwitch
directory if the default directory was selected during installation.
The Smart Switch software configuration can be changed in
the SSwitch program by selecting Ports/Configuration from the
menu. You change port selection by clicking on the option box or by
using the up/down arrow keys. The port selection can also be
changed at the command line by typing SSwitch and the letter
representing that port. For example, to change to port B you would
enter SSwitch B at the command line. The letter N (none) is used to
close all the ports.