MN1957 Operation 5-1
Operation
5 Operation
5.1 Introduction
Before powering the NextMove ESB-2 you will need to connect it to the PC using a serial or
USB cable and install the supplied PC software Mint WorkBench. This software includes a
number of tools to allow you to configure, tune and program the NextMove ESB-2. If you do
not have experience of software installation or Windows applications you may need further
assistance for this stage of the installation.
5.1.1 Connecting the NextMove ESB-2 to the PC
The NextMove ESB-2 can be connected to the PC using either RS232 or RS485 (model
dependent), or USB (all models).
To use RS232 or RS485, connect an appropriate serial cable between a PC serial port (often
labeled as "COM") and the NextMove ESB-2 Serial connector. If you are using an
intermediate RS232 to RS485 converter, connect this as specified by the manufacturer. Mint
WorkBench can scan all the PC's COM ports, so you can use any port. If you are not using
the Baldor serial cable CBL001-501, your cable must be wired in accordance with Figure 23
in section 4.4.7.
To use USB, connect a USB cable between a PC USB port and the NextMove ESB-2 USB
connector. Your PC must be running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista.
5.1.2 Installing Mint Machine Center and Mint WorkBench
You will need to install Mint Machine Center (MMC) and Mint WorkBench to configure and
tune the NextMove ESB-2. Any previous version of Mint WorkBench must be uninstalled
before proceeding with this installation:
1. Insert the CD into the drive.
2. After a few seconds the setup wizard should start automatically. If the setup wizard does
not appear, select Run... from the Windows Start menu and type
d:\start
where d represents the drive letter of the CD device.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install MMC (including Mint WorkBench). The setup
wizard will copy the files to appropriate folders within the C:\Program Files folder, and
place shortcuts on the Windows Start menu.
5.1.3 Starting the NextMove ESB-2
If you have followed the instructions in the previous sections, you should have now
connected the power sources, your choice of inputs and outputs, and a serial or USB cable
linking the PC with the NextMove ESB-2.
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