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A serial cable.
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Note: The serial connector on the FlexDrive
RS232 or RS485 / RS422. Pin 9 is used to carry +8V for powering some Baldor
keypad peripherals. Ensure that pin 9 is not connected to earth/ground or to
equipment that could be damaged by the +8V supply. See sections 4.4.3 and
4.4.4. A suitable cable is available from Baldor, catalog number CBL001-501.
A PC (with one free COM port) with the following specification:
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Processor
Hard disk space
CD-ROM
Operating
3.1.3 RS485 / RS422 systems
If you will be using RS485 / RS422 and your PC does not have an RS485 / RS422 connector,
an RS232 to 4-wire RS485 / RS422 converter will be required. These commercially available
devices convert the signals from the RS232/RS485 port (connector X6) to the signals
necessary for RS485 / RS422 communications. Special care must be taken with the pin
assignment on all RS485 / RS422 devices, as this can differ between products. Connectors
might need to be rewired to provide the correct pin assignment. The FlexDrive
assignment is shown in section 4.4.3.
Note: If this is the first time you are installing a FlexDrive
recommended that you use RS232 to get started and try RS485 later. This will
avoid any potential problems involving the RS232-RS485 converter. Selection of
RS232 or RS485 is controlled using DIP switch 10 - see section 3.9.7.
3.1.4 Tools and miscellaneous hardware
Your PC operating system user manual might be useful if you are not familiar with
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Windows
A small screwdriver (supplied) with a blade width less than 3mm (1/10 in)
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M5 screws or bolts for mounting the FlexDrive
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Crimping tool.
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A connector kit is supplied with your FlexDrive
and a screwdriver for tightening the connections.
3-2 Basic Installation
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Minimum specification
Intel PentiumIII
500 MHz or faster
RAM
128 MB
Screen
1024 x 768, 16-bit color
Mouse
Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista
system
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(connector X6) can be configured as either
50 MB
A CD-ROM drive
A mouse or similar pointing device
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. This contains a number of useful connectors
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Recommended specification
Intel PentiumIII / 4 or equivalent
1 GHz or faster
1 GB
50 MB
1152 x 864, 16-bit color
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pin
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then it is strongly
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