B&B Electronics ZXT9-IOA-KIT - Manual - Manual (Page 33)

Software Installation
Manual Documentation Number: ZXTx-IO-x-4113m 27
Note: In order for the PC to see the Xtreme module’s COM port, the Xtreme module must be powered. If power is removed
from the Xtreme module, the COM port will disappear from the PC even if you are configuring or monitoring the Xtreme
module.
5.6 Starting Zlinx I/O Configuration Software
1. From the Windows Start menu, start the Zlinx Manager software. Zlinx Manager is common for both the I/O Module
Configuration and the Radio Modem configuration. The default path is:
Programs/B&B Electronics/Zlinx/Zlinx Manager/Zlinx Manager
Zlinx Manager Screen opens offering navigation to Zlinx Manager or Radio Modem Manager.
Fig 5.4 Zlinx Manager Start Menu
2. Click on the Zlinx I/O. The following I/O menu screen opens. This screen allows access to I/O Configuration, Firmware Update
and Monitor I/O Status
Fig 5.5 Zlinx Manager I/O Menu Screen
5.7
Unit Discovery
1. To go to the configuration window click on the Zlinx I/O Configuration.
2. The Zlinx Xtreme I/O splash window appears briefly, followed by the discovery window.
3. The Connection drop down list defaults to Automatic discovery. The software scans through COM-ports looking for Zlinx
Xtreme I/O devices. The scan starts with the most recently used COM-port in which a device was found.