Rockwell Automation 6182 Industrial Computer for the Windows CE Operating System - Manual (Page 128)

14–2 Managing User Applications
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3. Insert the RAC6182 Applications and Accessories compact disc into
the desktop PC CD-ROM drive.
4. Open the ActiveSync 3.0 folder on the CD-ROM and run the Setup
application.
5. Follow the prompted messages displayed by the Microsoft
ActiveSync Setup wizard. The wizard installs Microsoft
ActiveSync, any required Windows components, and other optional
applications for running a hand-held PC.
6. At the end of its installation process, Microsoft ActiveSync attempts
to create a connection using the Get Connected wizard. The
RAC6182 Industrial Computer must be connected and powered up
for the connection wizard to work correctly. It automatically
searches for any mobile devices connected to a serial or IR port.
While ActiveSync is searching for a connection, initiate the serial
connection on the RAC6182 by running PC Link. It may take several
attempts for PC Link and ActiveSync to establish a connection.
Note: For instructions on setting up communications, refer to
“Setting Up Serial Communications” on page 13-5.
Important: To work properly, ActiveSync must make its first
connection to an external device (immediately following
installation) via a serial port. Once this connection is made,
ActiveSync can connect to any external device via Ethernet.
To create a connection between Microsoft ActiveSync and the RAC6182:
If the wizard does not successfully create the connection, do the
following:
1. Start ActiveSync on the host PC and follow the on-screen
instructions until the Verify COM Port Availability window is
displayed.
2. Check that the COM port is available. Select Next to try another
search for a mobile device on a serial port.
3. Ensure that the serial cable is connected between the COM2 port and
the desktop PC serial port.
Note: You must use the COM2 port on the RAC6182 to
connect to ActiveSync using serial communications,
and you must set up the PC connection on the
RAC6182 with the COM2 direct connection.
4. On the RAC6182 Industrial Computer, select Start-Programs-
Communication-PC Link.