Foxdl Pc Card Download Utility - Berkeley Varitronics Systems Fox Manual

BVS Fox Download Utility (v5.00)
Application Software
PC Requirements
Pentium II
500 MHz
64MB RAM
100MB free on Hard Drive
Serial Port between COM1: and COM4:
Introduction
The Fox Download Utility (FDU) application software is the Windows 95/98 interface that enables a user of the BVS Fox to
download data from a PC card inserted in the Fox. The main screen for the FDU is shown in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1 – BVS Fox Download Utility
Installing the Application
The application is installed by placing the CD provided into an appropriate drive. If the CD's main program does not come up
within 15-20 seconds, run AUTORUN.EXE from the root directory on the CD. From the main screen, select PC Software/Drivers.
Choose the Fox DU button and InstallShield will prompt for further installation questions. After the installation is completed, an
icon will be created in the folder specified during the installation process.
Using the Application
Make sure that the Fox is connected to the PC using the serial cable that shipped with the unit. Then use the following steps to
download the PC card data. FDU is the Fox Download Utility on the PC. FOX is the Fox unit itself.
1. FDU: Choose the serial port to which the Fox is connected (COM1: - COM4:).
2. FDU: Select the name of the file that will hold the data on the PC from the Fox.
3. FOX: Go to the main menu.
4. FOX: Choose SETUP.
5. FOX: Choose PCMCIA.
6. FOX: Choose DOWNLOAD CARD.
7. FDU: Press the DOWNLOAD button.
Depending on the amount of data stored on the card, the download will take from seconds to minutes and is measured by the
progress bar on the FDU. When the download is complete, exit the application on the PC and press any key on the Fox.
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