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2. Synchronize PC time according to encoder or receiver time:
VS4500 or
TimeSync (VSPS-02) software
TS-ADA-051 (optional, required only if the encoder or receiver are not connected directly to the PC)
4.2.1 Connections
Follow these steps to establish communication between a device (receiver, tone generator or encoder) and the PC:
1. If you intend to retrieve or update the time of remote devices, install the LAN to RS232 adaptor on a designated PC that
will be running the TimeSync software.
The installation of the LAN to RS232 adaptor is usually performed as follows:
Connect the LAN to RS232 adaptor to your network and to the power. Run the LAN to RS232 adaptor configuration
software that will detect all adaptors on the network and display them. Assign a port (RS232/COM) number to each IP
address that was detected as a LAN to RS232 adaptor.
For detailed information, please refer to the installation instructions provided with the LAN to RS232 adaptor.
2. Connect the provided null modem cable to the COM1 port on the device and the other end to one of the serial ports on
the PC. Make a note of the serial port used (COM1, COM2, etc.).
If a LAN to RS232 adaptor is used, connect it’s serial port to the synchronized device.
3. Install the programming software. Refer to Software Installation section for more information.
4.2.2 Software Installation
Note: TimeSync software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges. TimeSync
software is compatible with Windows ME, XP, 2000, Vista and Windows 7.
Locate the TimeSync software CD-ROM and insert it to the CD-ROM drive on the PC. If the installation program doesn’t start
automatically within 5 seconds, use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD-ROM drive and then run the
TimeSync_Setup.exe file.
Note: For Windows Vista and Windows 7, it is recommended that the installation folder will be changed to “C:\TimeSync”).
Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed.
4.2.3 Software Configuration
Note: TimeSync software must be used by a user with full access privileges to the selected installation folder. Depending on
your operating systems and PC configuration, administrator privileges may be required in some cases while in other
Standard or Power user privileges may be sufficient.
Follow these steps to configure TimeSync:
1. Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC.
2. Set the serial protocol on COM1 of the VS4500 to Visiplex, 9600-8-N-1 or 38400-8-N-1.
3. Press the Windows Start button. Select Programs, TimeSync program group and then select TimeSync.
4. Select the Synchronization Mode:
To update the VS4500 according to the PC date and time, select Synchronize Device Time to PC Time.
To update the PC according to the VS4500 date and time, select Synchronize PC Time to Device Time (Single COM
Port).
5. Select the COM Port assigned to the device on the computer from the list.
6. Click Activate to activate the selected COM Port and connect to the device (encoder, tone generator or receiver).
7. TimeSync software will try to connect to the device and display the type of device detected.
8. Depending on the Synchronization Mode selected, TimeSync will write or read the time to or from the connected
device automatically according to the selected Update Interval (default is 60 minutes, maximum is 9999 minutes).
Below are the fields and functions description:
Synchronization Mode Determine if time is read from or send to the connected device.
Update Interval
Time interval to update the devices time or PC time automatically (minimum is 60
minutes, maximum is 9999 minutes).
Activate
Activate the selected COM port and connect to the device (encoder, tone generator or
receiver).
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