ProSoft Technology AN-X-AMX - Manual (Page 22)

Page 18 AN-X-DCSNet2 November 2011
Using the AutoMax Programming Software
Any computer with Ethernet access can use an AN-X-DCSNet module to
connect to an AutoMax processor over DCSNet.
IMPORTANT!
The Virtual Device Driver runs under Windows XP or Windows 7 but
does not run under Windows Vista.
The following instructions assume that:
• AN-X has been configured and is active on the Ethernet network
• AN-X has been connected to the DCS network
• the AN-X DCS drop number and drop depth have been assigned
(see page 48)
To use AN-X-DCSNet with the AutoMax Programming Executive, you
must complete the following steps:
1. Install and configure the Virtual Device Driver (VDD)
2. Configure the programming software to use AN-X
Requirements
• Virtual Device Driver (VDD) version 3.1.0.4 or above, available on
the AN-X distribution CD
• AutoMax Programming Executive 3.9 or 4.3 or above
Installing and Configuring the VDD
1. Install the virtual device driver. Insert the AN-X distribution CD
that contains the Virtual Device Driver and install it.
2. Run the Control Panel Applet (Start/Control Panel/QTS PC Link
Card Configuration and set the Port Address and Memory Address.
You can leave them at their default values.
3. Check Enable AN-X-DCSNet Link
4. Enter the IP address of the AN-X in the AN-X IP Address field. If
you do not know the IP address, use Utilities/Locate All AN-X
Modules
in AnxInit (see page 37) to find it.
5. Click OK.