Galil DMC-3425 Installing the Communications Software, Using Galil Software for DOS, Using DOS

port is configured as DATASET. Your computer or terminal must be configured as a DATATERM for full duplex, no parity, 8 bits data, one start bit and one stop bit.

Your computer needs to be configured as a "dumb" terminal that sends ASCII characters as they are typed to the DMC-3425.

Connections to the controller for Ethernet communication are covered in Step 5.

3.If using the card level version, apply ±12V and +5V power to the J5 connector. If using the box level version, connect the AC cord to a power outlet. AC power requirements for the controller are single phase, 50 or 60 Hz at 90 to 260 VAC.

4.Applying power will turn on the green LED power indicator.

Step 4. Installing the Communications Software

After applying power to the computer, you should install the Galil software that enables communication between the controller and PC.

Using DOS:

Using the Galil Software CD-ROM, go to the directory, DMCDOS. Type "INSTALL" at the DOS prompt and follow the directions.

Using Windows 3.x (16 bit versions):

Using the Galil Software CD ROM, go to the directory, DMCWIN16. Run DMCWIN16.exe at the Command prompt and follow the directions.

Using Windows 95, NT or 98 (32 bit versions):

The Galil Software CD-ROM will automatically begin the installation procedure when the CD-ROM is installed. After installing the Galil CD-ROM software on your computer, you can easily install other software components as desired. To install the basic communications software, run the Galil Software CD-ROM and choose “DMC Smart Terminal”. This will install the Galil Terminal that can be used for communication.

Step 5. Establishing Communication between the DMC-3425 and the host PC

Note: This section will show how to communicate with a single DMC-3425 or DMC-3415 controller. If the controllers will be configured in a multi-axis, distributed control system, only the master axis needs an IP address actively configured.

Communicating through the RS-232 Serial Communications Port

Connect the DMC-3425 serial port to your computer via the Galil CABLE-9PIN-D (RS-232 Cable).

Using Galil Software for DOS

To communicate with the DMC-3425, type TALK2DMC at the prompt. Once you have established communication, the terminal display should show a colon, :. If you do not receive a colon, press the carriage return. If a colon prompt is not returned, there is most likely an incorrect setting of the serial communications port. The user must ensure that the correct communication port and baud rate are specified when attempting to communicate with the controller. Please note that the serial port on the controller must be set for handshake mode for proper communication with Galil software. The user must also insure that the proper serial cable is being used. See appendix for pin-out of serial port.

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