Orban OPTIMOD 8400 - Running the Orban Installer Application

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INSTALLATION ORBAN Model 8400
• If connecting by cable: a null modem cable (also called a “reverse” cable), sup-
plied by Orban with your 8400 when it was shipped. This cable has dB9 female
connectors at both ends for connecting the 8400 to the serial port on your com-
puter. If your computer has a dB25 connector, you will need an adapter.
• If connecting by modem: a 3Com/U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT for
the 8400 side of the connection. Note that Orban has not certified any other type
of modem, although most modern modems are likely to work.
• If connecting by network: An installed Ethernet PC Card in the rear slot of your
8400 (see Networking on page 2-52). If you intend to connect your 8400 directly
to your computer’s Ethernet
port, you will also need a “crossover” Ethernet cable
and a female/female RJ45 in-line adapter to connect the crossover Ethernet cable
to the cable emerging from your 8400’s PC Card. Version 1.0 software (or
higher) must already be installed in your 8400.
• Pentium, 80486 or compatible computer, running Windows 98, 2000, or XP.
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements to run the Optimod PC
Remote application. This application will work best with at least the recommended re-
quirements. (See table on page 2-57.)
WARNING
!
When connecting your 8400, it is essential to use shielded cable to protect the
pins in the RS232 connector from electrostatic discharge.
WARNING
!
See Networking on page 2-52 before attempting to install any network inter-
face cards.
Your computer must meet the following minimum
requirements to run the Optimod PC
Remote application. This program will work best with at least the recommended re-
quirements. (See table above.)
Running the Orban Installer Application
You have should have received Setup8400_x-y_PC_Remote.exe (where x-y
represents the version number of the software) on a CD packed with your 8400. If you
are planning to use PC Remote, you must install the version that matches the software
installed in the 8400 it is controlling. You cannot “mix and match” different versions of
8400 firmware and PC Remote software.
Setup8400_x-y_PC_Remote.exe is also available via Internet
download from www.orban.com
(click on Downloads and navigate to the
8400 folder). If you obtain it via the Internet, just download
Setup8400_x-y_PC_Remote.exe and run it to install the software
automatically.