Extron electronic MPS 601 manual Starting the Software, Connect to Online Device

Starting the Software

Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The software window opens with the Connect to Online Device tab open.

NOTE: The Start New Device File, which starts the PCS program in emulate mode, is not functional for the MPS 601. Always use the Connect to Online Device tab to connect.

Figure 19. Device Selection Window

Connect to Online Device

The Connect to the Online Device tab connects the software to a specified device.

1.Click the Connect to Online Device tab.

2.From the Select Connection Option: panel, select one of the following to choose the connection option:

•RS232 — Select the RS-232radio button if the device is connected to the host device through an RS-232 connection.

Configure the port using the drop-down lists (see Remote Control Port (RS-232)on page 18).

NOTE: The default settings are shown.

•USB — Select the USB radio button if the device is connected to the host device with the front panel mini-USB connection. Select the desired device from the list of connected devices (see Front Panel Configuration Port on page 19).

NOTE: Although the Ethernet option is listed, the MPS 601 does not have an

Ethernet port to support connection.

3.Click Connect. The configuration page opens (see Using the Software on page 30) and the device is ready for configuration.

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