Gateway 312785C Install the GracoConfig Software, System Requirements

Install the GracoConfig Software

Install the GracoConfig Software

GracoConfig software provides access to the Graco Gateway module hardware. The CD provided contains the GracoConfig software (GracoConfigXXX.exe, where the XXX represents the version control number). It also includes a preconfigured database which is essentially a setup file for the Gateway. The database file has a .gg2 extension.

The Graco Gateway provides conversions for many pro- tocols, including the following:

•All Allen-Bradley protocols

•DeviceNet

•Ethernet TCP/IP

•Ethernet IP

•Mitsubishi

•Modbus (ASCII, RTU)

•Profibus

•Siemens

NOTE: Graco provides expansion cards for DeviceNet and Profibus protocols. DeviceNet setup procedures are on page 42. Profibus setup procedures are on page 57. See page 40 for Parts.

NOTE: Contact your Graco distributor or Graco Techni- cal Assistance for information regarding additional sup- ported protocols.

System Requirements

GracoConfig software will run on PCs with the following specifications:

•A Pentium class processor as required by the cho- sen operating system.

NOTE: GracoConfig software will operate with all versions of Microsoft® Windows 98 and above. Win- dows 2000 or above is recommended for more robust operation.

•RAM and free disk space as required by the chosen operating system.

•An additional 50MB of disk space for software installation.

•A display of at least 800 by 600 pixels, with 256 or more colors.

•USB port for downloading a configured database to the Gateway module.

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