User manual

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Panel Reader Configurator®
The Panel Reader is shipped with this Installation Guide and a CD copy of a PC Microsoft
Windows® compatible application program Configurator®. Configurator® is an easy to use
utility that aids in changing the factory set default options in the event the user wishes to
customize the behavior of the Reader and the ID number format. Configurator® is a self-
installing program. Usually you should
not need to change the factory default
settings, however, if you are required to do
so, please follow these instructions to
install Panel Antenna Configurator®
Program.
Insert the CD into your drive on your
computer. It will automatically
start and present this menu on
your screen. Select the exit
option. Open the Windows
Explorer© program (right click
on the START button and
select Explore).
To install the Configurator® Program. You can either (a) use Windows Explorer to browse
the CD drive and you will see a directory called Tech. Open the Tech directory and you will
then see a directory called Panel Reader. Inside the Panel directory there is a file called Panel
Configurator V0_11 Installer.exe Double click on this file to commence the install process, or
(b) click on the START Button (Bottom left corner of your screen) then select RUN. Select
Browse. Select your CD drive (usually D drive). Select Tech, then Panel Reader, then select
Panel Configurator V0_11 Installer.exe And then click OPEN to commence the install
process..
Install the program by following
the prompts on the screen. If you
are unsure, select all of the settings
recommended to you by the install
program. If you need assistance,
please call your local Allflex
Office.
Once the Configurator® is
installed, connect your antenna to
your computer using the serial
communications cable supplied.
Connect the cable between your
antenna control box and to a free
serial port on your computer.
Power up the antenna. Start the
Configurator® program by double
clicking on the Configurator® icon
on your desktop.
Select the appropriate PC COM port at the top of the screen, and Configurator® will
automatically poll the serial port, identify the Panel Reader, and display the current