Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. Installation Installation of PC 2.1.1 Connection 2.1.2 Start Up 2.1.3 Environment Setup Direct Connection of H/PC to Host PC Connection of H/PC to Host PC via I/O Box Installation of Satellite I/O Box (1 unit) Installation of Satellite I/O Box (multiple units) Chapter 3.
1. Overview This manual describes the connection method for implementing file transfers between a Host PC (Windows-version Upload/Download Utility) and PA-2400/PA-2500 (hereinafter referred to as H/PC). Only the PA-2400 can be connected via a Satellite I/O Box. Fig. 1.1 Example of Connection via Satellite I/O Box PC HOST Fig.
2. Installation 2.1 Installation of PC 2.1.1 Connection Plug the connection cable into the COM1 connector of the Host PC. Note: There are two types of connection cables: one is for direct connection to an H/PC, and the other is for connection via the I/O Box.
2.1.3 Environment Setup Select "RS-232C" from the Configure menu of the Upload/Download Utility, and then select “Settings”.. Fig. 2.2 Environment Setup Screen Set up appropriate conditions by comparing them to the data described above. Click on the [OK] button if setup has been completed. Note: The maximum baud rate that is achieved in communication may differ from the setting in the "Baud rate"...
2.2 Direct Connection of H/PC to Host PC Connection Plug the communication cable into the 16-pin interface of the H/PC to connect the Host PC. Start-up Turn on the power of the H/PC. 2.3 Connection of H/PC to Host PC via I/O Box Connection Mount the H/PC on the I/O Box.
2.4 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (1 unit) Environment Setup 1) Make sure that the POWER switch of the I/O Box is set to OFF. Set the DIP switches provided on the rear panel to the following. Table 2.1 Note: The above settings assume that the communication speed is set to 115,200 bps.
2.5 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (multiple units) Note that the DIP switch settings should be made according to whether the I/O Box is connected directly to the PC or daisy-chained to other I/O Boxes. The following environment setup example assumes a baud rate of 115.2 Kbps has been set. Environment setup 1) Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF.
3. File Transmission/Reception 3.1 File Upload Transfers the files on the H/PC to the PC side. 3.1.1 Specifying File from PC Side Setup at Host PC Initiate the Upload/Download Utility on the PC, then select "Command" from the "Execute" menu to invoke the Communication Command screen. Fig.
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Setup at H/PC Execute "Run by specifying the file name" of the Start menu on the H/PC. Fig. 3.2 H/PC File Name Specification Screen Enter the following commands, according to the connection method used with the Host PC, and click on the [OK] button. If I/O Box is used Windows flce.exe...
3.1.2 Specifying File from H/PC Side Setup at Host PC Initiate the Upload/Download Utility on the PC, then select "LinkManager" from the "Execute" menu. Fig. 3.4 Server Mode Screen...
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Setup at H/PC Execute "Run by specifying the file name" from the Start menu on the H/PC. Fig. 3.5 H/PC File Name Specification Screen Enter the following commands, according to the connection method used with the host PC, and click on the [OK] button.
For information about the File Transfer Utility refer to the C Library Manual. If connecting via the I/O Box, mount the PA-2400 on the I/O Box. If the setup has been completed, the PA-2400 restores the screen that was displayed before the utility was initiated.
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Setup at H/PC Execute "Run by specifying the file name" from the Start menu on the H/PC. Fig. 3.8 H/PC File Name Specification Screen Enter the following commands, according to the connection method used with the Host PC, and click on the [OK] button. If I/O Box is used Windows flce.exe...
For information about the File Transfer Utility refer to the C Library Manual. If connecting via the I/O Box, mount the PA-2400 on the I/O Box. If the setup has been completed, the PA-2400 restores the screen that was displayed before the utility was initiated.
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Setup at H/PC Execute "Run by specifying the file name" from the Start menu on the H/PC. Fig. 3.11 H/PC File Name Specification Screen Enter the following commands, according to the connection method used with the host PC, and click on the [OK] button.
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For information about the File Transfer Utility refer to the C Library Manual. If connecting via the I/O Box, mount the PA-2400 on the I/O Box. If the setup has been completed, the PA-2400 restores the screen that was displayed before the utility was booted up.
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