Imac Itools Overview; Prerequisites; Serial Communications Port; Figure 1 : Location Of The Serial Communications Port Terminals - Ampcontrol imac itools User Manual

iMAC iTOOLS OVERVIEW

This document is intended to provide a detailed explanation of how to install iMAC application (SLP) code
and iMAC Operating System Firmware.
This document is not intended to provide information on the operation of the overall iMAC System, individual
modules or instruction on programming the iMAC Controller or modules. Please refer to the relevant
documentation for more information.

Prerequisites

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System requirements: Windows 7/8/10 bases PC/Laptop (32 and 64 bit supported)
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iTools software installed on your PC/Laptop. Refer to Section 2 for details.
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The desired iMAC SLP application code.
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The iMAC Controller with access to the RS232 (green Phoenix) connector at the back of the
controller, refer to Section 1.2
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Access to the iMAC power source, allowing a Controller power cycle.
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A programming cable. Refer to Section 1.3.

Serial Communications Port

The iMAC Controller is equipped with a serial communication port. The communication port has shared use;
it can be used as the Controller programming port (for loading of application (SLP) code) or as a serial
communications port (for exchanging data with compatible serial devices).
Serial Communications Port Terminals
Terminal
COMMON
Rx/T- Receive (RS232) or Transmit(-) (RS422 & RS485)
Tx/T+ Transmit (RS232) or Transmit(+) (RS422 & RS485)
CTS/R- Clear to Send (RS232) or Receive(-) (RS422 & RS485)
RTS/R+ Ready to Send (RS232) or Receive(+) (RS422 & RS485)

Figure 1 : Location of the Serial Communications Port Terminals

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Description
Common (RS232, RS422 & RS485)
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iMAC iTools User Manual
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Rear of iMAC Controller
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