Basler DGC-2020ES - Bestcomsplus Settings Loader Tool

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DGC-2020ES BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool
16 • BESTCOMSPlus
®
Settings Loader
Tool
Introduction
The BESTCOMSPlus
®
Settings Loader Tool is a software application, which allows the user to instantly
upload settings to Basler BESTCOMSPlus-compatible products by scanning a pre-registered bar code,
which promotes consistency, reduces potential errors, and saves time.
Setup
The BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool software and a bar code reader (acquired separately) must be
installed on the same PC.
BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool Installation
System Recommendations
The BESTCOMSPlus
®
Settings Loader Tool is bundled with BESTCOMSPlus software. BESTCOMSPlus
software is built on the Microsoft
®
.NET Framework. The setup utility that installs BESTCOMSPlus on
your PC also installs the BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool and the required version of .NET
Framework (if not already installed). BESTCOMSPlus operates with systems using Windows
®
XP 32-bit
SP3, Windows Vista 32-bit SP1, Windows 7 32-bit (all editions), Windows 7 64-bit (all editions), Windows
8, and Windows 10. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later must be installed on your PC before installing
BESTCOMSPlus. System recommendations for the .NET Framework and BESTCOMSPlus are listed in
Table 16-1.
Table 16-1. System Recommendations for BESTCOMSPlus and the .NET Framework
System Type
Component
Recommendation
32/64 bit
Processor
2.0 GHz
32/64 bit
RAM
1 GB (minimum), 2 GB (recommended)
32 bit
Hard Drive
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC)
950 MB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC)
64 bit
Hard Drive
100 MB (if .NET Framework is already installed on PC)
2.1 GB (if .NET Framework is not already installed on PC)
To install and run BESTCOMSPlus, a Windows user must have Administrator rights.
Installation
Note
Do not connect a USB cable until setup completes successfully.
Connecting a USB cable before setup is complete may result in errors.
1. Insert the BESTCOMSPlus CD-ROM into the PC CD-ROM drive.
2. When the BESTCOMSPlus Setup and Documentation CD menu appears, click the Install button for
the BESTCOMSPlus application. The setup utility installs BESTCOMSPlus, the .NET Framework (if
not already installed), the USB driver, and the BESTCOMSPlus Settings Loader Tool on your PC.
When BESTCOMSPlus installation is complete, a Basler Electric folder is added to the Windows
programs menu. This folder is accessed by clicking the Windows Start button and then accessing the