Proel PRONET v.2.1 - Manual (Page 5)

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2 Installation
Download PRONET software by visiting www.proel.com
2.1 Requirements
Before installing your copy of PRONET, you must verify that your computer meets some minimum
requirements to work. These requirements are:
- Intel Pentium IV (1.8 GHz or higher)
- 1 GB RAM memory
- Screen resolution 1024 X 768 (minimum)
- 25 MB Free Hard disk space
- USB port (2.0 recommended, also 1.1 supported)
- Windows™ O.S - XP (service pack2) / VISTA / 7 / 8
If your computer meets or exceeds these requirements, the software will be installed and operate without
any problem.
Before starting the installation, be sure to not connect any device to the PC until the end of the installation
process. It is also recommended to close all applications currently in use.
Follow the instructions to install the right drivers at the end of the installation process as explained in the
section “Drivers”.
Note that you must be logged on as an administrator to perform the PRONET software installation steps and
to install the required drivers. Please, verify yours authorizations before to proceed with the installation!
2.2 Software installation
Run the installation program double-clicking on it. This will create a program folder called PRONET (or the
name you have chosen). This folder can be accessed via the Start menu under Programs. The folder contains
shortcut to the program, shortcut to the manual and uninstall.
Note: If you have a software firewall running on your PC, the first time you open PRONET application, or the
first time you goes online and scan the PRONET Network (see “Connecting devices to a network” and
Working online/offline”), probably you will receive a System/Firewall warning regarding an application
called “vscpd.exe”. It is not a virus or a malware, but just a small background application that manages the
PRONET network communication through the USB port. Allow this program to access the network and, if
you can, set the option "Remember my answer and don't ask me again.
2.3 Drivers
The first time you connect a PROEL USB to CAN converter (USB2CAN) or the first time you connect a
PC240/PC260 processor via the USB connection, a “USB2CAN” driver will be requested. Here below we
describe the procedure for installing this driver.
2.3.1 Drivers installation for Windows 7 / 8 (32/64 bit)
You can find the driver files in the default PRONET installation folder:
C:\Program Files\Proel\PRONET\Driver\x86-32bit or C:\Program Files\Proel\PRONET\Driver\x86-64bit
If you have changed the installation folder, you need to specify the new directory path, e.g.
\ PRONET\Driver\x86-32bitor\ PRONET\Driver\x86-64bit
Here below you can find a visual step-by-step guide to install the USB2CAN driver.