KEYENCE BL-180 - Manual (Page 34)

3.1 Controlling the BL-180
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3.1 Controlling the BL-180
The BL-180 can be controlled by computer using an RS-232C serial communica-
tion with Windows™ Terminal software or using BL-180 Setup Software. This
chapter describes how to set the BL-180 using the BL-180 setup software. For
more information on using the serial communication, see “Chapter 4” on page 45.
3.1.1 Setup Software Requirements
The BL-180 Setup Software for Windows operates in the following environments:
Personal Computer
IBM PC/AT or compatible model (100% compatible)
CPU: 80386 or higher
Memory: 4 MB or more
Floppy drive: One or more 3.5 inch drives
RS-232C: One serial port (COM 1 or COM 2)
DOS: Windows 3.1
* The BL-180 Setup Software applies to COM 1 only.
Starting the setup
software 1. Prepare the following items before starting.
• BL-180
• Power supply unit for BL-180 (5 VDC) or the BL-U1
• RS-232C cable described on p. 2 to 4 in this manual
• Setup software
• Personal computer
• Mouse
2. Connect the PC with the BL-180 or BL-U1 using the RS-232C cable.
3. Set the DIP switches on the BL-U1 to RS-232C when you use the BL-U1.
4. Install the setup software.
Turn the PC’s power switch ON to start Windows.
5. Insert the setup software into the floppy disk drive.
6. Select File - Run on the menu bar of the program manager.
7. When the following screen appears, type the name of the floppy disk drive
and the name of the installed file “SETUP” in the “Command Line”. After typ-
ing the above, click on the
OK button.
Example When the floppy drive is drive A, type as follows:
A:\SETUP
Then, the target directory for installation is displayed.
“C:\BL180” is displayed.