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FX Series Programmable Controllers Installation 2
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2. Installation
This section describes how to install the software FX-PCS-DU/WIN-E.
Make sure to read the connection of each equipment, the operating environments of the personal computer,
the compatibility between files, etc. described in this section before installing the software.
2.1 Software installation procedure
This paragraph describes the procedure to install the software DU/WIN to the personal computer and start it up.
• Checking the operating environments and setting up the software
2.2 Operating environments of the personal computer
This paragraph describes the system specifications required to use the software DU/WIN.
*1 It is supported in the DU/WIN Ver. 2.20 or later.
*2 It is supported in the DU/WIN Ver. 2.60 or later.
*3 It is supported in the DU/WIN Ver. 2.50 or later.
Table:2.1
Item PC/AT compatible machine
OS
Microsoft Windows 95 English version
Microsoft Windows 98
*1
English version
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition English version (Windows Me
*2
)
Microsoft Windows NT4.0
*1
(Workstation) English version (Service Pack 3 or later)
Microsoft Windows 2000
*3
English version
Microsoft Windows XP
Operation of each OS shall be assured in the personal computer to be used.
Computer main body
Microsoft Windows 95: CPU i486SX or better one
Microsoft Windows 98: CPU i486DX (66 MHz) or better one
Microsoft Windows Me: CPU Pentium 150 MHz or better one
Microsoft Windows NT4.0: CPU i486(25 MHz) or better one
Microsoft Windows 2000: CPU i486(133 MHz) or better one
Required memory
Microsoft Windows 95: 8 MB or more (12 MB or more is recommended.)
Microsoft Windows 98: 16 MB or more (32 MB or more is recommended.)
Microsoft Windows Me: 32 MB or more
Microsoft Windows NT4.0: 16 MB or more
Windows 2000: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended.)
Hard disk capacity Free space of 3 MB or more
Floppy disk unit
3.5-inch (2HD) floppy disk drive
×
1 unit
A disk formatted as 1.44 MB shall be able to be read.
Display Video display adaptor whose resolution is VGA or better
Interface
RS-232C serial interface (COM1 to COM4 shall be able to be changed over.)
Printer interface
Printer
Printer in accordance with the OS above
The drawing data in the FX-50DU-TKS-E and the F940GOT-SWD-E is compatible
with a color printer
Others Mouse or other pointing device
2.2 Operating environments of the
personal computer
2.3 System configuration
2.4 Installation (setup)
Check whether the hardware and the OS (operating
system) of the personal computer are compatible with this
software.
The method to select the cable connecting the personal
computer and the DU is described.
The procedure to execute the file “SETUP.EXE “saved in
the system disk.