Sonics E-Press - Manual (Page 14)

Sonics E-Press Manual Page 14
5.0 PC Software Installation TOC – A Pentium class PC is the minimum required as the programming
and monitoring interface to the stepper welder system. The computer is used to program the stepper distance
and velocity controls. Once the application is setup and running properly, the computer may be removed. The
system will run the programmed profile without further commands from the computer. A termination jumper
must be connected to the stepper controls in order to terminate the communication signals.
The following computer requirements should be considered when selecting a PC for the Stepper Utility
Program.
Recommended minimum computer requirements for the E-Press welder:
1. Minimum Computer: Pentium 200 Mhz.; 32 Meg Ram; 2 Gig Drive; Windows98 or WindowsXP
2. The system must have two (2) Comm ports available: COMM1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
3. Program space required: Less than 20 Meg for the Stepper Program.
4. Data Space: Consider Storage space for accumulated Data. If you intend to open a disk file to
save the Welding Status line after each weld then get the largest Disk drive possible.
Each line will be about 90 text characters in length.
5. Software: Windows98/XP; Microsoft Office 97 or later.
The Stepper control programs are provided on CD. Select the appropriate directory and run the setup
program from that directory. For the Stepper Control Utility, run the .exe file entitled G-Series EP Utility from
the c:|EP Utility directory. A Sonics Directory will be created and the files will be installed in the standard
installation technique. See section 10.0 to run the E-Press utility program.