4 Tuning and Configuration

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4.1Outline

Before powering the MintDrive you will need to connect the PC to the MintDrive using a serial cable and install the supplied software on the PC. The software provided includes a number of applications and utilities to allow you to configure, tune and program the MintDrive. If you do not have experience of software installation or Windows applications you will need to seek further assistance for this stage of the installation. Please see the hardware section on page 5 to check that you have a suitable PC.

4.1.1Connecting the MintDrive to the PC

Connect the serial cable between the PC serial port (often labeled as “COM”) to the MintDrive connector X7 (RS232/RS485).

CAUTION: The serial connector on the MintDrive (X7) supports two serial channels, one RS232 and one RS485. The serial cable with catalog number CBL001-501 must not be used with the MintDrive as this may result in damage to the unit.

Please use serial cable CBL023-501 or see pages 44 and 45.

If this is the first time you are installing a MintDrive then it is strongly recommended that you use RS232 to get started and use RS485 later.

4.1.2Installing the software

The CDROM containing the software can be found inside the rear cover of this manual or separately within the packaging.

1.Insert the CDROM 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:\setup

where d is the drive letter of the CD-ROM device.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Mint Configuration Tool and Mint Workbench. The set-up Wizard will copy the files to appropriate folders on the hard drive. The default directory is C:\Mint v4, although this can be changed during setup.

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Baldor MN1274 06/2001 installation manual Connecting the MintDrive to the PC, Installing the software