User's Manual

5
Installation
Software Installation
Emerson Motion Control PowerTools® FM-3 software was designed for users who need
access to all setup options and diagnostic information for the drive. The software provides
access to all commonly used drive parameters.
PC System Configuration
Required:
• Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 (service pack 3)
• Serial port
• Mouse
• 3.5" floppy drive for installation
Recommended:
• 16 MB or more RAM for Windows 95/98, and 32 MB or more for Windows NT.
• Up to 45 MB of hard disk space required for a full installation; 15 MB for minimum
installation.
Optional:
• Windows-compatible printer
• Modem and Internet access
Preparing for PowerTools FM-3 Installation
• Close all programs and turn off virus protection software to prevent installation conflicts.
• If you have another version of PowerTools on your computer and do not want to overwrite
that version, change the default installation folder for PowerTools during installation
setup.
• To avoid overwriting programs you have customized or created, place them into a
separate folder before you install.
Installing PowerTools FM-3
You must be running Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to install M-3.
To install PowerTools:
1. Insert the PowerTools disk 1 into the floppy drive.
2. From the Start menu, choose Run.