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MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 29
Starting the Software
Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or desktop
shortcut. The software window opens with the Connect to Online Device tab open.
NOTE: The Start New Device File, which starts the PCS program in emulate mode,
is not functional for the MPS601. Always use the Connect to Online Device tab to
connect.
Figure 19. Device Selection Window
Connect to Online Device
The Connect to the Online Device tab connects the software to a specified device.
1. Click the Connect to Online Device tab.
2. From the Select Connection Option: panel, select one of the following to choose the
connection option:
• RS232 — Select the RS-232 radio button if the device is connected to the host
device through an RS-232 connection.
Configure the port using the drop-down lists (see Remote Control Port (RS-232)
on page18).
NOTE: The default settings are shown.
• USB — Select the USB radio button if the device is connected to the host device
with the front panel mini-USB connection. Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices (see Front Panel Configuration Port on page19).
NOTE: Although the Ethernet option is listed, the MPS601 does not have an
Ethernet port to support connection.
3. Click Connect. The configuration page opens (see Using the Software on page30)
and the device is ready for configuration.