Installing Easy48; Connecting A Pc To The Megapower 48 - American Dynamics 48 Plus Installation And Operation Manual

Easy48

Installing Easy48

Easy 48 can be installed on any PC running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, NT or XP, with a minimum specification for speed
performance of 800 Mhz, 256 Mb RAM, 1 Gb of free HDD. It cannot be installed on a PC running Windows 95.
To install the software, follow the steps below:
1. Insert the CD provided into the CD drive of the PC.
2. Click the Start button in the bottom left hand corner of the screen and select the Run menu item.
3. In the Run dialog, select Browse and look on the CD for the executable file, Setup.exe. Select it and click OK.
The Install Wizard will carry out a standard installation procedure. It will create a Easy48 folder in the Program Files
directory unless otherwise instructed. All the files that are needed to run the software will be stored here.
4. When prompted, enter a system access password. Note that this password is case-sensitive and must be at least 6
characters in length. The system access password will need to be entered every time Easy48 is opened.
5. Once a password has been created, the software licence number will be displayed on-screen. Write down this
number and keep it safe along with the installation disk. The installation disk and licence number form the security
of this product.

Connecting a PC to the MegaPower 48+

The PC running the Easy48 software can be connected to the MegaPower 48+ for the purpose of downloading system
setup parameters to the system, or uploading system parameters to the PC. This connection can be via RS232 using a
RS232 port on the MegaPower 48+ or via an Ethernet connection using the network connector on the MegaPower 48+.
Ethernet
When using a single MegaPower 48+ matrix, an Ethernet connection can be made between the network connector on
the matrix and a PC using a cross-over cable, or using a straight connection via an Ethernet switch. In a multi-matrix
system, the primary matrix and a PC can only be connected using a straight connection via an Ethernet hub or switch.
All Ethernet connections should be made with Cat 5 twisted pair cable with a maximum length of 300 feet. If longer
connections are required, hubs and repeaters are available.
Once connected, the IP settings on the PC must be configured. In a private network, give the PC an IP address of
192.168.3.8 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. It is not necessary to specify a gateway. These details correspond to
the recommended IP configuration for MegaPower 48+ matrices in a private network, as explained on page 13. In a
public network, ensure that the PC has a fixed IP address and that the correct subnet mask and gateway are specified.
Consult your network administrator for more details.
RS232
An RS232 connection can be made between the MegaPower 48+ and a PC by connecting a seven foot (2.2 m) modular
cable with RJ45 plugs to the DB9M on one of the PC's COM ports using a converter with an RJ45 receptacle and a
DB9F connector. In a multi-matrix system, the PC must be connected to the primary matrix.
See the MegaPower 48+ Installation Manual for more details on connecting the MegaPower 48+ to a PC.
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