HPC CodeMax - Computer Assisted Key Cutting

4.2 Computer Assisted Key Cutting
A personal computer that uses a Current Version of Windows
®
as its operating system, and
has authorized HPCSoft
™
software products properly installed, can be connected to the
CodeMax
®
using a serial cable for computer assisted key cutting.
The CodeMax
®
cable (CABLE-25S) is a 25-foot serial cable designed for this purpose.
It is attached to the serial port on the computer and to the RS422 port on the back of the
CodeMax
®
. Refer to your computer manual to locate the serial port on the computer. For
computers without serial ports there are USB to serial adapters available at most computer
stores.
A single bitting may be downloaded from CodeSource
®
or KeyTrail
®
to the CodeMax
®
,
or as many as 250 different bittings from MasterKing
®
may be downloaded for master key
systems.
To download data from the computer, make sure the CodeMax
®
is in a clear condition. The
display will read:
Follow the instructions for each software program to send data to the CodeMax
®
. The
computer will then perform its handshake with the CodeMax
®
and download the data. The
display will read:
Once the download transmission is complete, the CodeMax
®
may display an information
message about the incoming keys. This message will appear for approximately 2 seconds,
then the key bitting will appear at the Ready screen.
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Codemax Ready
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Making
Connection
CodeMax
®
CodeMax
®