Chapter 2, Installing winabms software, Chapter objectives – Rockwell Automation 1492 WinABMS Marking System Software User Manual
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Chapter
2
Installing WinABMS Software
Chapter Objectives
This chapter covers:
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System requirements
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Installation of WinABMS Software
System Requirements
The following is a list of recommended hardware and software 
needed to install and run the WinABMS software:
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Personal computer using 80486 or higher processor
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Microsoft
Windows version 95 or later and NT or later.
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8 MB hard disk space
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CD drive or internet access.
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Monitor supported by Windows (VGA or better)
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1 open serial communication port (COM1 through COM4) for 
printing markers
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Plotter Kit (Catalog No. 1492–PLTKIT) or (Catalog No. 
1492-WPLTKIT plus Catalog No. 1492–WPLTUP)
Installing WinABMS 
Software
This section describes how to install WinABMS software on your hard 
disk.
As a precaution, copy the contents of the installation files to back–up 
disks. Store the installation disks in a safe place. Use the back–up 
disks to perform the installation. 
To install WinABMS from CD:
1. Insert CD into the drive.
2. Run ABMSINST.EXE
Note:  Installation program will prompt you for the default language 
and the installation directory. 
3. Remove CD from drive.
4. Installation is now complete.
To install WinABMS from internet:
1. Go to the website http://www.ab.com/industrialcontrols/
products/t_blocks/markingsystem/index.html
2. Select “WinABMS software.”