Nexen RSD100 Communications Kit 964521 - Manual

form no. l-21101-D-1105
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RSD100 C
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The communications software is used to setup, tune and diagnose the rSD100 Dancer Controllers.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
microsoft ® Windows ® 98 (or newer) or compatible operat-
ing system and available 9-pin male serial port.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BY INTERNET
1. rSD100 Communications Software is available for download
from the nexen website at www.nexengroup.com
2. navigate to the RSD100 Communications Software product
page.
3. Click on the appropriate software product and select Download
Software under resources.
4. At the open/Save prompt, select Open. The software
will be downloaded and the installation process will start
automatically.
5. follow the directions for Installation.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BY CD
1. Insert the disk into the computer's CD drive.
2. The installation should start automatically.
If not, select rUn from the Windows STArT menu. Click on
BroWSE and locate the CD drive in the directory. open the
rSD100 application. Click oK at the rUn pop-up window.
3. follow the directions for Installation.
SOFTWARE OPERATION
1. Connect the communications cable to an available 9-pin male
serial port on the computer.
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge can damage the circuit board.
Avoid excessive handling and, if possible, wear an
antistatic wrist strap.
2. Carefully remove the cover of the rSD to gain access to the
circuit board.
3. Set jumper W2 to position 1 (See figure 1).
4. Connect the other end of the communications cable to the
rSD circuit board connector (as shown)
5. Apply power to the rSD100.
6. Click on the RSD100 Comm icon located on the desktop.
7. Click on the Help menu and select Help.
8. read the help files for instruction on using the rSD100
Communications Software.
Serial
Port
Programming
Cable
Connector
Circuit
Board
WEB CONTROL ProDUCTS
User manual
FIGURE 1
NOTE
The rSD100 must be powered up in order to
open the communications line with the rSD100
Communications Software