Installing Software

Before adding DeviceNet master boards manufactured by molex to the PC with the Epson RC+ 8.0 installed, you must install the applicomIO Console application and drivers according to the type of the board you are using.

1. Insert the applicomIO Console CD-ROM to the PC with Epson RC+ 8.0 installed.

2. The dialog box shown below appears. Select "Run setup.exe".

   

3. The [Summary] dialog box appears. Select "Product Installation".

   

4. The [Installation] dialog box appears. Select "applicomIO".

   

5. If the Microsoft.NET (opens new window) Framework 4.0 is not installed, following dialog box appears.
   Click [Install].

   

6. The applicomIO Console application installer runs and the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for applicomIO] dialog box appears.
   Click [Next].

   

7. The [License Agreement] dialog box appears.
   Read the software license agreement and click [Next].

   

8. The [Customer Information] dialog box appears. Register the user information.
   Enter the User Name and Organization.

   

9. The [Destination Folder] dialog box appears.
   Specify the installation folder for the applicomIO console application.
   The default specifies here:
   C:\Program Files(x86)\BradCommunications\applicomIO\4.2
   If you agree to the default installation folder, click [Next].

   

10. The [Ready to Install the Program] dialog box appears.
    Click [Install].

    

11. Installation of applicomIO Console application starts.
    After the installation completes, the [InstallShield Wizard Completed] dialog box appears.
    Click [Finish].

    

12. The message prompting you to reboot your PC appears.
    Select [Yes] and reboot the PC.

    

13. Install a DeviceNet Master Board Manufactured by molex.
    Refer to the following section for details.
    Installing a Board