Bestcomsplus Settings Loader Tool; Introduction; Setup - Basler BE1-11g Instruction Manual

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BESTCOMSPlus

Introduction

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The BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool is a software application which allows the user to instantly
upload settings to Basler BESTCOMSPlus-compatible products by scanning a pre-registered bar code
which promotes consistency, reduces potential errors, and saves time.

Setup

The BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool software and a bar code reader (acquired separately) must be
installed on the same PC.
BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool Installation
System Recommendations
The BESTCOMSPlus ® Settings Loader Tool is bundled with BESTCOMSPlus software. BESTCOMSPlus
software is built on the Microsoft
your PC also installs the BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool and the required version of .NET
Framework (if not already installed). BESTCOMSPlus operates with systems using Windows
SP3, Windows Vista 32-bit SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Microsoft Internet Explorer
5.01 or later must be installed on your PC before installing BESTCOMSPlus. System recommendations
for the .NET Framework and BESTCOMSPlus are listed in Table 267.
Table 267. System Recommendations for BESTCOMSPlus and the .NET Framework
System Type Component
32/64 bit Processor
32/64 bit RAM
32 bit Hard Drive
64 bit Hard Drive
To install and run BESTCOMSPlus, a Windows user must have Administrator rights.
Installation
Do not connect a USB cable until setup completes successfully.
Connecting a USB cable before setup is complete may result in 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 BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool 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 the

BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool.

BE1-11g
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Settings Loader Tool
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.NET Framework. The setup utility that installs BESTCOMSPlus on
Recommendation
2.0 GHz
1 GB (minimum), 2 GB (recommended)
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC)
950 MB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC)
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC)
2.1 GB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC)
Note
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