1 Communicating with the Touch
23-4 SmartAXIS Touch User's Manual
1.2 Connect Touch to a Computer
Connection type varies according to the interface between the Touch and computer.
●
USB cable connection
The computer must be running Windows XP/Vista (32-bit version only), or Windows 7 (64-bit and 32-bit versions),
and must have a USB 1.1/2.0 port.
● Ethernet cable connection
The computer must be equipped with an Ethernet port.
Computer
USB cable
A plug Mini-B plug
To USB port To USB interface
Touch
• A USB driver must be installed when connecting the Touch to a computer with a USB cable. Install the
USB driver when making the connection for the first time.
For details, refer to Appendix “8.1 Installing the USB Driver” on page A-18.
• The USB driver does not have to be installed for subsequent connections.
Note, the connection must use the same USB port that was connected to when installing the USB driver.
The computer will not recognize the Touch immediately if the USB cable is connected to a different USB
port.
• Multiple Touch connections using different USB ports on the same computer are not supported.
• The computer cannot be connected to the Touch via a USB hub.
Computer
Ethernet cable
To Ethernet port To Ethernet interface
Touch
It is necessary to configure the Touch according to the local network that is used.
On the Communication Interface tab in the Project Settings dialog box, specify the IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway, and clear the Forbid Maintenance Communication check box. For details,
refer to Chapter 3 “3.2 Communication Interface Tab” on page 3-27.
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