Lexicon MC-12 - SOFTWARE Software Installation page 4

Software Installation Instructions
Note:
Performing this software installation is a simple and
intuitive process. These detailed instructions are
provided for reference. It will take about 50 minutes
to complete the software installation process – about
5 minutes to install the new software on the
computer, and about 45 minutes to upgrade the unit.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS
The following hardware is required to perform this software
installation:
• Personal Computer
• USB-to-Serial Port Adapter (in some cases)
• Serial Extension Cable
PERSONAL COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Windows™ 95, 98, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
• 2.5MB of available hard drive space
• RS-232 or USB connector (see Note below)
USB-TO-SERIAL PORT ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Note:
A USB-to-Serial Port Adapter is required when using a
personal computer that only has a USB connector. It
is not required when using a computer with an
RS-232 connector.
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The USB-to-Serial Port Adapters listed in the table below were
tested with a Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Laptop (PIII/800) running
Windows 98 SE. Certain adapters have been reported to be
incompatible with the upgrade kit. For a current list of known
compatible adapters, visit the knowledgebase area of the Lexicon
website at http://www.lexicon.com/kbase.
At the time of publication, the following USB-to-Serial Port
Adapters were known to be compatible with the upgrade kit:
Model Name
Belkin Multiport USB Hub
Belkin USB PDA Adapter*
IOGEAR USB PDA/Serial Adapter*
* Cable adapter
SERIAL EXTENSION CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
• DB-9 RS-232 connector (9-pin)
• Male to female straight through cable
MC-12
Transmit Data 2
Receive Data 3
Ground 5
9-pin D-shell (Female)
Wiring requirements for a 9-pin to 9-pin serial connection necessitate a male to female straight
through cable.
Lexicon
Model Number
F5U012x2
F5U109
GUC232A
COMPUTER
2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
5 Ground
9-pin D-shell (Male)