B&C Technologies EL-6 Windows - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 2
Guide to Successful Communication
2.1 Requirements
This section provides instructions on the EL6 Windows programing software. This section is not
a tutorial on writing wash programs, but information on transferring custom programs from a
laptop computer to the EL6 control. Please note that computer refers to your laptop and control
refers to the EL6 control on the washer-extractor. Also note that ”‘click”’ means left click and right
click means (surprise!) right click. Typically, left click performs an action or selects something,
while a right click brings up a context menu. Also note that ”‘double click”’ means a double left
click
. A double right click will do nothing useful.
Requirements:
1. Windows computer running Windows 98 or higher (Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Win-
dows Vista/7 will work if you have a compatible USB-serial adapter with proper drivers.).
2. Available serial port (or USB to Serial adapter, p/n 141-102, or Radio Shack 26-949 or similar)
3. Null modem adapter (p/n 141-100, or Radio Shack 26-264 or similar)
A Note about USB-Serial Adapters
All USB-Serial adapters are not created equally! Some simply will not work for serial
communications, which is how the EL6 ”‘talks”’ to the laptop and vice versa. The
USB-Serial adapter sold by B&C Technologies is guaranteed to be compatible with the
EL6. It has been tested and field proved for over 10 years. B&C Technologies can
make no guarantee that the USB-Serial adapter purchased from Computerz-R-Us or any
other vendor will work properly. There are literally hundreds of different USB-Serial
adapters on the market, and it is impossible to test them all. If you want the guarantee
of successful operation, purchase the USB-Serial adapter from B&C Technologies - the
price is likely less that the big box stores.
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