Lexicon MC-8 Software Upgrade Instructions

Hardware & Software Upgrade Instructions Lexicon
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following items are needed to upgrade the MC-8: :
* A USB-to-serial port adapter is required if the computer has only a USB
connector. It is not required if the computer has an RS-232 connector.
Refer to “Preserving User Settings” on page 2-4 for additional information.
The computer must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• Windows® 95, 98, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
• 2.5MB of available hard drive space
• RS-232 or USB connector*
The serial extension cable must meet the following requirements:
• Straight-through male-to-female cable
• DB-9 RS-232 connector (9-pin)
MAKING CONNECTIONS
If the computer has only a USB connector, a USB-to-serial port
adapter is required to make the connection to the MC-8. It is not
required if the computer has an RS-232 connector.
Certain USB-to-serial port adapters have been reported to be
incompatible with the upgrade kit. For a current list of known-
compatible adapters, visit the knowledgebase area of the Lexicon
website at www.lexicon.com/kbase
Figure 2-1: Serial port-to-serial port connections.
Wiring for a 9-pin-to-9-pin serial connection requires a male-to-female
straight-through cable as shown in Figure 2-1 above.
Item Quantity
MC-8 Digital Controller 1
PC (personal computer) 1
Serial extension cable 1
USB-to-serial port adapter* 1
MC-8 Software CD
(Included with the upgrade kit) 1
MC-8
Transmit Data 2
Receive Data 3
Ground 5
Computer
2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
5 Ground
9-pin D-shell (Male) 9-pin D-shell (Female)
Cable Ends

Lexicon MC-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Lexicon
Model	MC-8
Category	Controller
Language	English