Installing Software

• Installing device driver

  Before adding PROFINET board manufactured by Hilscher to the PC with Epson RC+ 8.0 installed, you must install the Hilscher SYCON.net (opens new window) application and drivers according to the type of the board you are using.

1. Insert Communication-Solutions DVD into the PC with Epson RC+ 8.0 installed.

2. Open the [Communication-Solutions DVD\Driver_&_Toolkit\Device Driver (NXDRV-WIN\Installation] folder of the Communication-Solutions DVD.
   Click cifX Device Driver Setup.exe.

3. The [User Account Control] dialog box appears.
   Click [Yes].

   

4. The [Device Driver Setup] dialog box appears.
   Select the [I accept the terms in the License Agreement] check box.
   Click [Install].

   

5. The [Windows Security] dialog box appears.
   Click [Install].

6. When the dialog box switched, click [Install] again.

7. The [Completed the cifX Device Driver (x64) 2.6.1.0 Setup Wizard] dialog box appears.
   Click [Finish].

   

Installing master application software

11. Open the [Communication-Solutions DVD\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\SYCON.net (opens new window)] folder of the Communication-Solutions DVD.
    Execute SYCONnet netX setup.exe.

12. The [Security Alert] dialog box appears.
    Click [Run].

13. The [User Account Control] dialog box appears.
    Click [Yes].

    

14. [Choose Setup Language] dialog box appears.
    Select "English [USA]" and click [OK].

    

    Now, the installation begins.

    

15. The [InstallShield Wizard - Welcome] dialog box appears.
    Click [Next].

    

16. The [InstallShield Wizard - Important Information] dialog box appears.
    Select [I read the information].
    Click [Next].

    

17. The [InstallShield Wizard - License Agreement] dialog box appears.
    Select [I accept the terms in the license agreement].
    Click [Next].

    

18. The [InstallShield Wizard - Customer Information] dialog box appears.
    Enter the User Name and Organization.
    Click [Next].

    

19. The [InstallShield Wizard - Ready to Install the Program] dialog box appears.
    Click [Install].

    

    Now, the installation begins.

    

20. The [InstallShield Wizard - InstallShield Wizard Completed] dialog box appears.
    Click [Finish].

    

    Refer to following section,s and install the PROFINET board manufactured by Hilscher.

    Installing a Board