Operation Confirmation Method - IDEC WB2F User Manual

5. Operation confirmation method

Use the WB2F Support Tool to read symbol in WB2F.
The example here shows WB2F in its factory default state where no settings have been changed.
Be aware that some operations may be different if you have changed any settings.
(1) Checking the interface
To use by USB -> (2)
To use by RS-232 -> (3)
(2) Installing the device driver
A device driver must be installed to allow WB2F and the WB2F Support Tool to have a USB connection.
Download the latest device driver installer from the IDEC website and use it to install the device driver. For details
on the installer, check the readme that is included with the installer.
IDEC website URL: http://www.idec.com
(3) Connecting the WB2F to the computer
[USB connection]
To connect to the Host device, firmly insert the USB-A connector straight into the Host device USB port in the
correct orientation.
Host device USB port
To connect to WB2F, open the cover on the Maintenance port (USB port) and firmly insert the USB Mini-B
connector straight into the Maintenance port (USB port) on the communication unit in the correct orientation.
USB Mini-B Connector
Caution: Power cannot be supplied to the WB2F from the USB connector. For the power supply method
and wiring, see the WB2F User's Manual.
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Maintenance Port
(USB Port)
WB2F-SOFT-SUPPORT-TOOL-MANUAL-E
USB-A Connector
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