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Chapter 3 - Networking
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Installing the USB Driver
Before you can communicate to the HMI via a USB connection, you must install the USB driver onto your
computer. A USB driver is available on the Maple Systems website in the Support Center section. See
the USB Client Port section of Chapter 1 – Hardware Configuration of this manual for instructions.
Installing and Using Microsoft Active Sync v4.5
Microsoft ActiveSync v4.5 is a software application that you install onto your Windows XP computer (for
Windows Vista or Windows 7, download Windows Mobile Device Center) to allow your computer to
connect to Windows CE devices. It is available for download from Microsoft’s Technical Support Center.
After you have properly installed the ActiveSync application, perform the following steps to connect to
the OMI5000:
1. Connect a USB download cable (Maple P/N 7431-0115) between the USB port on the PC and the
USB Client port on the OMI.
2. Apply power to the OMI. After about 30 seconds, the Microsoft ActiveSync v4.5 application should
automatically start and display a screen asking if you want to start a new partnership: