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2 use the findmii program to locate the encoder, Use the findmii program to locate the encoder – MicroE Mercury II 5000 User Manual

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Mercury II 5000 Series Encoders
Installation Manual and Reference Guide

5.2.2 Use the FindMII Program to locate the Encoder

Once the encoder is connected to the computer using an ethernet cable, run the software
program FindMII (Mercury II Encoder Search Utility) version 1.2.2.1 or higher.

Step

Action

1. To locate the correct version for your operating system, go to Software Downloads at

http://www.microesys.com/products/documentation

or click on one of the following links:



For Windows operating systems:

FindMII.exe

For all other operating systems:

FindMII.jar

2. Double-click on the appropriate link to launch the FindMII program.

Result: The FindMII program locates the encoder and allows you to use the embedded
SmartPrecision II Software on your web browser.

Note: You may receive an Application Blocked by Security Settings message when
attempting to load the plotApplet. Go to the Java applet in your Control Panel and try reducing
the Security Level in the Security Tab (covers up to Java 7, versions beyond 7 may require
additional steps).
Warning: Reducing the Security Level in the Security Tab may decrease protection of your
computer against malicious software.

3. Once located, the FindMII program displays the MercuryII Encoder Search Utility screen. The

screen will list all the encoders connected to the network as seen in the following example.

Encoder
found by the
program