Xantech IRS232A Installation Instructions Manual

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Model IRS232A Page 11© 2002 Xantech CorporationBACKING-UP PROJECT FILESIt is always wise to backup all project files to another hard drive, floppy disc or other storage media. It isrecommended that each project be saved to a floppy disc and kept with each client's job files. To make backupcopies, proceed as follows:1. Open the hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:) in Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP. Open theDRAG460 beta folder, then the Projects folder.2. Locate project files. The files in the Projects folder will have an .pja, .pjb, .pjc extensions. All three mustbe copied.3. Open a window for the backup drive and make a Projects folder for that drive.4. Select and drag the files to be backed-up that are in the Projects folder on the main hard drive and dropthem into the Projects folder in the backup drive.NOTE 1: Project files can be relatively large, requiring up to 1 MB of space or more, depending on thecomplexity of your project. When backing up to 1.44 MB floppies, you may need one floppy for each Project.NOTE 2: The file sizes can be reduced dramatically, if needed, by using a good file compression program,such as Win Zip.USING BACKUP FILESTo use back-up files at a later date, copy them back to the Projects folder located under the DRAG460 directory(after un-Zipping them, if previously Zipped). Proceed as follows:1. Locate the Projects folder on the main and backup drives.2. On the backup drive open the Projects folder and identify the files needed, with the proper extensions, Un-Zipthem, if previously Zipped.3. Click and drag these files from the backup drive and drop them into the Projects folder on the main hard drive.BACKING-UP SMARTPAD AND PALETTE FILESThe SmartPad and Palette folders in the DRAG460 directory contain all the files of learned individual IRcommands and specific palettes that have created for all projects. These should be backed up in the event of ahard drive failure, for transferring work to another computer, etc. Back-up these files to another hard drive, a tapedrive or a floppy. Proceed as follows:1. Open the hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:) in Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP. Open theDrag460 folder.2. Locate the SmartPad and Pallets folders.3. Click and drag (copy) the SmartPad and Pallets folders to the backup drive. These files are small enough toeasily fit on one 1.44 MB floppy.4. To use them at a later date, drag & drop them back into the Appropriate SmartPad or Palette folder on themain hard driveNOTE: To avoid the potential loss of work, back up files frequently.TROUBLE SHOOTING1. Communication Problems between PC COM Port and IRS232A:Performing Base Unit “Who Am I” returns message stating: Unable to Determine Base Unita. Check cable connection between the IRS232A and the PC. This cable should be a “straightthrough” DB9 Male/Female cable wired “pin to pin”.b. Check your PC for any conflicts with your COM Portc. Verify proper COM Port settings under PREFERENCES (hit F2) in the Dragon Drop-IR software.2. Problems communicating with DeviceAfter the proper RC68+ IR trigger is sent to the IRS232A, the Green RS232 Out LED blinks but does notcontrol the device.a. Check for proper cable connection from IRS232A to device. The device should be plugged intothe RS232 OUT connector on the IRS232A.b. Check to see if device being controlled needs a Null Modem cable for proper ‘hand-shaking’communication between the two units.c. Test the output of the IRS232A for proper command string. Please see TESTING COMMANDSFROM THE IRS232A. Use test Method 3.

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