Rockwell Automation 1492 WinABMS Marking System Software - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter
3
Initial Setup
Chapter Objectives This chapter shows how to:
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Set up the Plotter
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Cat. No. 1492–WPLTKIT
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Cat. No. 1492–PLTKIT
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Start WinABMS
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Select a language
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Select a COM Port
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Calibrate the Plotter
Setting Up the Plotter To setup the Cat. No. 1492-WPLTKIT plotter:
Note: If your system is already set up and running ABMS (DOS)
software, go to section on Selecting a COM Port.
1. Use the communications cable (provided with Catalog No.
1492-WPLTKIT) to connect the computer RS–232 port to the
serial communication connector on the plotter.
If you are making your own cable, refer to Appendix A. You
may need a 25–to–9 pin converter if your computer has a 9–pin
connector.