Basler Electric DGC-2020 - Manual (Page 112)

installing BESTCOMSPlus. System recommendations for the .NET Framework and BESTCOMSPlus are
listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. System Recommendations for BESTCOMSPlus and the .NET Framework
System Type Component Recommendation
32/64 bit Processor 2.0 GHz
32/64 bit RAM 1 GB (minimum), 2 GB (recommended)
32 bit
Hard Drive
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC.)
950 MB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC.)
64 bit
Hard Drive
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC.)
2.1 GB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC.)
To install and run BESTCOMSPlus, a Windows user must have Administrator rights. A Windows user with
limited rights might not be permitted to save files in certain folders.
Installing BESTCOMSPlus
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NOTE
Do not connect a USB cable until setup completes successfully. Connecting a
USB cable before setup is complete might result in unwanted or unexpected
errors.
1. Insert the BESTCOMSPlus CD-ROM into the PC CD-ROM drive.
2. When the BESTCOMSPlus Setup and Documentation CD menu appears, click the Install button for
the BESTCOMSPlus application. The setup utility installs BESTCOMSPlus, the .NET Framework (if
not already installed), the USB driver, and the DGC-2020 plugin for BESTCOMSPlus on your PC.
When BESTCOMSPlus installation is complete, a Basler Electric folder is added to the Windows
programs menu. This folder is accessed by clicking the Windows Start button and then accessing the
Basler Electric folder in the Programs menu. The Basler Electric folder contains an icon that starts
BESTCOMSPlus when clicked.
Activate the DGC-2020 Plugin for BESTCOMSPlus
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The DGC-2020 plugin is a module that runs inside the BESTCOMSPlus shell. The DGC-2020 plugin
contains specific operational and logic settings for only the DGC-2020. Uploading settings to the DGC-
2020 is possible only after activating the DGC-2020 plugin.
The DGC-2020 plugin can be activated automatically or manually. Automatic activation is achieved by
using a USB cable to establish communication between the DGC-2020 and BESTCOMSPlus. Manual
activation is initiated by contacting Basler Electric for an activation key and entering the key into
BESTCOMSPlus. Manual activation is useful if you want to create a settings file prior to receiving your
DGC-2020. Refer to Manual Activation of DGC-2020 Plugin.
Connect a USB Cable
The USB driver was copied to your PC during BESTCOMSPlus installation and is installed automatically
after powering the DGC-2020. USB driver installation progress is shown in the Windows taskbar area.
Windows will notify you when installation is complete.
Connect a USB cable between the PC and your DGC-2020. Apply operating power to the DGC-2020.
Wait until the boot sequence is complete.
Start BESTCOMSPlus
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To start BESTCOMSPlus, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, Basler Electric, and then
click the BESTCOMSPlus icon. During initial startup, the BESTCOMSPlus Select Language screen is
displayed (Figure 4-2). You can choose to have this screen displayed each time BESTCOMSPlus is
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