Rockwell Automation WebPak CS Software Version 1.0 - Manual (Page 10)

1-2 WebPakCS Software V1.0
1.3 Hardware Requirements
Before installing and using the WebPakCS software, make sure you have the following
hardware:
• An IBM or IBM-compatible 486 or Pentium personal computer running
Windows 9x or Windows NT
• 16 Mbytes of RAM (minimum)
• A hard drive with at least 1 Mbytes free space available for the WebPakCS
software
• A CD-ROM drive
• A monochrome or color monitor: VGA or better
• An RS-232 serial COM port for communicating with the drive
• An RS-232 serial cable with:
• A 25-pin or 9-pin D-shell connector for your personal computer
• A 25-pin male D-shell connector for the drive
The WebPak 3000 drive is equipped with a terminal strip as well as a 9-pin D-shell
connector. Either one can be used to connect to the personal computer. Refer to
section 2.2.1 for additional information.
1.4 Cables
This table lists the cables you can use to connect a personal computer to the drive.
Table 1.1 – Cables
Cable M/N Type Purpose
61C127 Interface cable, 9-pin to 25-pin directly connects the personal computer to the drive
2CA3000 Interface cable, 9-pin to 9-pin use with adapter cable 2CA3001
2CA3001 Adapter cable,9-pin to 25-pin connects a 9-pin COM port on the personal computer
to the drive via the M/N 2CA3000 Interface cable