Lexicon MC-12 Mk2 Owners manual

MC-12

Software Installation Instructions

Lexicon, Inc.
3 Oak Park
Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.lexicon.com

Customer Support

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone] (Sales)
Fax [phone] (Service)

Lexicon Part No. 070-14975 | Rev 2 | 10/02

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains software installation instructions for the MC-12 Digital Controllers. Refer to the MC-12 User Guide and the
MC-12 Software Release & Errata Notes for general safety, installation, and operating instructions.

This document uses the term "MC-12" to refer to the MC-12 and MC-12 Balanced Digital Controllers unless otherwise
specified.

The following symbols are used in this document:

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in damage or destruction to part or all of the product.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

© 2002 Lexicon, Inc. All rights reserved.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Lexicon, Inc. The information it contains is subject to change without notice. Lexicon, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

CAUTION

WARNING

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in these instructions violates
safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument.
Lexicon, Inc. assumes no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT

To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical ground. The instrument is equipped with a
3-conductor AC power cable. The power cable must be either plugged into an
approved 3-contact electrical outlet or used with a 3-contact to 2-contact adapter
with the grounding wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety
ground) at the power outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable
meet International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) safety standards.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel. Do not replace components with power cable connected. Under
certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before
touching them.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument.

DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS

Warnings such as the example below precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.

Dangerous voltages capable of causing death are present in
this instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing,
or adjusting.

WARNING

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

(ESD) PRECAUTIONS

The following practices minimize possible damage to
components resulting from electrostatic discharge or improper
insertion:

• Keep parts in original containers until ready for use.

• Avoid having plastic, vinyl, or styrofoam in the work area.

• Wear an anti-static wrist strap.

• Discharge personal static before handling devices.

• Remove and insert boards with care.

• When removing boards, handle only by non-conductive
surfaces and never touch open-edge connectors except
at a static-free workstation. To make a plastic-laminated
workbench anti-static, wash with a solution of Lux liquid
detergent, and allow to dry without rinsing.

CAUTION

Software Installation Instructions

Lexicon

4

Model Name Model Number

Belkin Multiport USB Hub F5U012x2

Belkin USB PDA Adapter* F5U109

IOGEAR USB PDA/Serial Adapter* GUC232A

* Cable adapter

3. Serial Extension Cable

• DB-9 RS-232 connector (9-pin)

• Male to female straight through cable

When the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel power
switch, the male connector on the cable should be connected
to the RS-232 connector labeled 1 on the MC-12 rear panel.
Then, the female connector on the cable should be connected
to the appropriate connector on the computer rear panel. (If
this is a USB connector, a USB-to-Serial port adapter is required.
Refer to the adapter documentation for assistance.)

Note:

Installing and operating the MC-12 software are
simple, intuitive processes. These instructions are
provided for reference.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS

The following hardware is required to install and upgrade the
MC-12 software:

1. Personal Computer

• Windows® 95, 98, ME, 2000, or XP operating system

• 2.5MB of available hard drive space

• RS-232 or USB connector (see number 2 below)

2. USB-to-Serial Port Adapter

A USB-to-Serial port adapter is required if the computer has
only a USB connector. It is not required when the computer has
an RS-232 connector.

Certain adapters have been reported to be incompatible with
the upgrade kit. The adapters listed in the table at the top of
the next column were known to be compatible at the time of
publication. These adapters were tested with a Toshiba Satellite
Pro 4600 Laptop running the Windows® 98 SE operating
system. For a current list of known-compatible adapters, visit
the knowledgebase area of the Lexicon website at http://www.
lexicon.com/kbase.

At the time of publication, the following USB-to-Serial port
adapters were known to be compatible with the upgrade kit:

Wiring requirements for a 9-pin to 9-pin serial connection necessitate a male to female

straight through cable as shown below.

MC-12 COMPUTER

2

3

5

2

3

5

Transmit Data

Receive Data

Ground

Receive Data

Transmit Data

Ground

9-pin D-shell (Male) Cable Ends

9-pin D-shell (Female)