Hudson Robotics PlateCrane EX - Manual (Page 16)

PlateCrane EX User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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CHAPTER 3—PlateCrane EX Software
1. Brief Description of Software
Hudson's standard PlateCrane application software (Software) can be found on one (1)
installation CD. This CD can be loaded onto any PC running Windows XP SP3,
Windows XP x64, Windows Vista 32, Windows Vista 64, Windows 7 32, Windows 7 64.
This software provides a complete set of utilities to run the PlateCrane EX and any
instrument interfaces purchased by the end user. Hudson’s SoftLinx is an easy-to-use,
dynamic scheduling software program, for the control of integrated lab automation
workcells and systems. SoftLinx includes a multitasking core executable combined with
device interfaces that are written in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). The user sets
up a method using a drag-and-drop icon-based method editor.
2. How to Install Software
 Turn computer ON. Start Windows, if it's not already running.
 Insert CD into cd-rom drive, and then close the drawer
 The CD has an auto run function, so the installation of the software is automatic
 If the CD does not auto run, then click on the Start menu
 Click the run menu, and then type in the location of the CD and Setup.exe
(E:\Setup.exe)
 Then click OK to start installation
 Follow instructions as prompted to complete the installation.
After installing SoftLinx, open it by clicking the shortcut installed on your desktop.
SoftLinx is already configured with the all Hudson Robotics’ Product line interfaces.
Any additional interfaces that were purchased will be included on the disk and installed
during the setup.