SYSMAC

3G8F7-SLK11-E (Optical Fiber Cable)

3G8F7-SLK21-E (Coaxial Cable)
SYSMAC LINK Support Boards for PCI Bus
Installation Guide
Produced March 2001
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1
Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 Product Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Application Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2
Settings and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Parts Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Checks before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3 Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4 Mounting the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Software Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Installing the C Library and Setup Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 Setup Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4
Setup Error Messages and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .
4-1 Errors during Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Errors after Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation, setup, and operation of the 3G8F7-SLK11-E, and 3G8F7-
SLK21-E SYSMAC LINK Support Boards for PCI Bus and includes the sections described below. SYS-
MAC LINK Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/AT or compatible computers to a SYSMAC LINK
Network. The following three manuals are directly related to application of the SYSMAC LINK Network.
Name Contents Cat. No.
(suffixes omitted)
3G8F7-SLK11-E/ SLK21-E Installation and setup procedures for SYSMAC LINK W389
SYSMAC LINK Support Boards Support Boards for PCI bus connections. SYSMAC
for PCI Bus LINK Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/ATs
Installation Guide (this manual) or compatibles to a SYSMAC LINK Network.
3G8F7-SLK11-E/ SLK21-E Operating procedures for SYSMAC LINK Support W390
SYSMAC LINK Support Boards Boards for PCI bus connections. SYSMAC LINK
for PCI Bus Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/ATs or
Operation Manual compatibles to a SYSMAC LINK Network.
3G8F5-SLK21-E Installation, setup, and operating procedures for W220
SYSMAC LINK Support Boards SYSMAC LINK Support Boards for ISA bus
for ISA Bus Operation Manual connections. SYSMAC LINK Support Boards are used
to connect IBM PC/ATs or compatibles to a SYSMAC
LINK Network.
CV500-SLK11/21 Installation, setup, and operating procedures for the W212
SYSMAC LINK Units Operation SYSMAC LINK Units are used to connect CV-series
Manual PCs to a SYSMAC LINK Network.
CS1W-SLK11/21 Installation, setup, and operating procedures for the W367
SYSMAC LINK Units Operation SYSMAC LINK Units. SYSMAC LINK Units are used to
Manual connect CS1-series PCs to a SYSMAC LINK Network.

Depending on the system, you may also need the SYSMAC or CV Support Software or a Programming
Console. Refer to the body of this manual for details. Please read this manual and related manuals care-
fully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install and operate a SYS-
MAC LINK Support Board.

Section 1 describes the configuration of the SYSMAC LINK network system, and the product configura-
tion and operating environment of the SYSMAC LINK Support Boards
Section 2 describes how to make settings for the SYSMAC LINK Support Boards, and how to mount a
Support Board to a personal computer. This section also describes the function of the parts of the SYS-
MAC LINK Support Boards.
Section 3 describes the procedure for installing the software necessary for using a SYSMAC LINK Sup-
port Board.
Section 4 describes the error messages that may occur during setup, their causes, and their remedies.

! WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

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 PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus and related devices.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the SYSMAC LINK
Support Board for PCI Bus. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting
to set up or operate a SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus.

1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety Precautions 3

1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowl-
edge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications
described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual
or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation
systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement ma-
chines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that
may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult
your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the
systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the SYSMAC
LINK Support Board for PCI Bus and related devices. Be sure to read this manu-
al before attempting to use the software and keep this manual close at hand for
reference during operation.

! WARNING It is extremely important that a SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus and all
related devices be used for the specified purpose and under the specified
conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human
life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying a
SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus to the above mentioned applications.

3 Safety Precautions
! WARNING Never attempt to disassemble any SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus
while power is being supplied. Doing so may result in serious electrical shock or
electrocution.

! WARNING Never touch any of the terminals while power is being supplied. Doing so may
result in serious electrical shock or electrocution.

! WARNING Provide safety measures in external circuits, i.e., not in the Programmable
Controller (CPU Unit including associated Units; referred to as “PC”), in order to
ensure safety in the system if an abnormality occurs due to malfunction of the PC
or another external factor affecting the PC operation. Not doing so may result in
serious accidents.

• Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety
measures must be provided in external control circuits.
• The PC will turn OFF all outputs when its self-diagnosis function detects any
error or when a severe failure alarm (FALS) instruction is executed. As a coun-
termeasure for such errors, external safety measures must be provided to en-
sure safety in the system.

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• The PC outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposition or burning of the

output relays or destruction of the output transistors. As a countermeasure for
such problems, external safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in
the system.
• When the 24-VDC output (service power supply to the PC) is overloaded or
short-circuited, the voltage may drop and result in the outputs being turned
OFF. As a countermeasure for such problems, external safety measures must
be provided to ensure safety in the system.

! Caution Execute online edit only after confirming that no adverse effects will be caused
by extending the cycle time. Otherwise, the input signals may not be readable.

! Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring a program to another
node or changing contents of the I/O memory area. Doing either of these without
confirming safety may result in injury.

! Caution Tighten the connector screws for the backup power supply to the torque speci-
fied in this manual. The loose screws may result in burning or malfunction.

4 Operating Environment Precautions

! Caution Do not operate the control system in the following locations:

• Locations subject to direct sunlight.

• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in
the specifications.
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in tempera-
ture.
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts.
• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals.
• Locations subject to shock or vibration.

! Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in the
following locations:

• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity.
• Locations close to power supplies.

! Caution The operating environment of the SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus or
the computer can have a large effect on the longevity and reliability of the sys-
tem. Improper operating environments can lead to malfunction, failure, and oth-
er unforeseeable problems with the SYSMAC LINK Support Board for PCI Bus
or the computer. Be sure that the operating environment is within the specified
conditions at installation and remains within the specified conditions during the
life of the system.

5 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the SYSMAC LINK Support
Board for PCI Bus or the computer into which it is installed.

! WARNING Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to serious or possibly
fatal injury. Always heed these precautions.

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• Always ground the system to 100 Ω or less when installing the system to pro-
tect against electrical shock.
• Always turn off the power of the computer before attempting any of the follow-
ing. Performing any of the following with the power supply turned on may lead
to electrical shock:
• Installing or removing the Support Board.
• Assembling the Units.
• Setting DIP switches or short-circuiting pins.
• Connecting or disconnecting any cables or connectors.

! Caution Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to faulty operation of the
computer or the system or could damage the SYSMAC LINK Support Board for
PCI Bus or related devices. Always heed these precautions.

• Fail-safe measures must be taken by the customer to ensure safety in the

event of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines,
momentary power interruptions, or other causes.
• Always use the power supply voltage specified in the operation manuals. An
incorrect voltage may result in malfunction or burning.
• Take appropriate measures to ensure that the specified power with the rated
voltage and frequency is supplied. Be particularly careful in places where the
power supply is unstable. An incorrect power supply may result in malfunction.
• Install external breakers and take other safety measures against short-circuit-
ing in external wiring. Insufficient safety measures against short-circuiting may
result in burning.
• Disconnect the functional ground terminal when performing withstand voltage
tests. Not disconnecting the functional ground terminal may result in burning.
• Do not attempt to take the Boards apart, to repair the Boards, or to modify the
Boards in any way.
• Be sure that all the mounting screws, terminal screws, and cable connector
screws are tightened to the torque specified in this manual. Incorrect tighten-
ing torque may result in malfunction.
• Use crimp terminals for wiring. Do not connect bare stranded wires directly to
terminals. Connection of bare stranded wires may result in burning.
• Double-check all the wiring before turning ON the power supply. Incorrect wir-
ing may result in burning.
• Wire correctly.
• Double-check all the connectors before mounting the Board.
• Be sure that the communications cable connectors and other items with lock-
ing devices are properly locked into place. Improper locking may result in mal-
function.
• Use a special packing box when transporting the Board. Handle the product
carefully so that no excessive vibration or impact is applied to the product dur-
ing transportation.
• Check the user program for proper execution before actually running it on the
Unit. Not checking the program may result in an unexpected operation.
• Observe the following precautions when wiring the communications cable or
backup power supply cables.
• Separate the cables from power lines or high-tension lines.
• Do not bend the cables.
• Do not pull on the cables.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the cables.

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• Route cables inside conduits.

• Before touching the Unit, be sure to first touch a grounded metallic object in
order to discharge any static built-up. Not doing so may result in malfunction or
damage.
• Do not touch the Board surfaces or parts.
• Install the Board according to instructions in the operation manuals. Improper
installation may cause faulty operation.
• When using the Optical Ring SYSMAC LINK Support Board for public utilities
systems, such as electricity, gas, or water supply, use the Optical Ring mode
and provide appropriate fail-safe measures.

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 SECTION 1
Outline
This section describes the configuration of the SYSMAC LINK network system, and the product configuration and operating
environment of the SYSMAC LINK Support Boards.

1-1 Product Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Application Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Environment Section 1-2

1-1 Product Configuration

The following table lists the product configuration for SYSMAC LINK Support
Boards for PCI Bus connections.
System Model number Details and additional products
Coaxial System 3G8F7-SLK21-E • SYSMAC LINK Support Board x1
• CD-ROM x1
• Operation Manual x1
• F-Adapter x1
• Insulation cover x1
• Coaxial Cable Bracket x1
• Board ID switch No./indicator label x 1
• User registration card
(software user agreement) x1
Optical System 3G8F7-SLK11-E • SYSMAC LINK Support Board x1
• CD-ROM x1
• Operation Manual x1
• Optical Fiber Cable Bracket x1
• Power supply connector x1
• Board ID switch No./indicator label x 1
• User registration card
(software user agreement) x1

Note 1. The CD-ROM contains the following software.

• FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK)
• Setup Diagnostic Utility
• C Library
2. This product does not include the personal computer OS. One must be pro-
vided separately.

1-2 Operating Environment

The following table lists the operating environment for SYSMAC LINK Support
Boards for PCI Bus connections.
Compatible computers Compatible OS Compatible
language
IBM PC/AT or compatible • Windows 98 Microsoft Visual
• CPU: Intel Celeron 400 MHz or better • Windows 2000 C++ Ver. 6.0
(Service Pack 3)
• Main memory: 32 MB minimum • Windows NT 4.0
• 1 or more PCI bus slots (Service Pack 3 or
later)
• Free hard disk space: 70 MB min.
(not including user applications)
• CD-ROM drive:
Required for software installation
• Display: VGA (640 x 480 (pixels) min.
display
(Other conditions depend on the OS.)

Note 1. SYSMAC LINK Support Boards for PCI Bus connection may not operate
correctly when used with other computers or operating systems. Always use
the SYSMAC LINK Support Board with a personal computer and OS that
satisfy the above conditions.
2. The SYSMAC LINK Support Board cannot be used with Windows 95 or Win-
dows NT 3.51 or earlier.

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 Application Procedure Section 1-3

1-3 Application Procedure

(1) Set the Board ID switch. The switch settings must be made before
the power supply to the computer is turned
ON.

To enable identifying the ID number set for

the Board, attach the enclosed ID label to
the Board. If using an Optical connection,
also attach the indicator label to the optical
cable bracket.

(2) Mount the Board to the computer and

connect the communications cable.

(3) Install the software. Install the drivers and C Library to be able
to use the Board.

To create a user application

To use the C Library To use PLC Reporter 32,
(Development environment: C++.) To use SYSMAC Compolet AIMAX-FA, or other pack-
Version 2 or ValueAid age software.
Pack97
(Development environment:
(Package software is not included with the
Visual Basic.)
Board. Refer to the relevant manual for pack-
(4) Create the user application using the (SYSMAC Compolet Version 2 and age software use.)
card I/F library supplied with the Board. ValueAid Pack97 is not included with
the Board. Refer to the relevant
manual for package software use.)

(5) Set the data link tables and routing The SYSMAC LINK (PCI) driver sup-
tables using the Support Software ac- plied with FinsGateway can also be
cording to the devices used. used.

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 SECTION 2
Settings and Installation
This section describes how to make settings for the SYSMAC LINK Support Boards, and how to mount a Support Board to a
computer. This section also describes the function of the parts of the SYSMAC LINK Support Boards.

2-1 Parts Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1-1 Coaxial Model: 3G8F7-SLK21-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-2 Optical Ring Model for H-PCF Cable: 3G8F7-SLK11-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Checks before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3 Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3-1 Board ID Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4 Mounting the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parts Names and Functions Section 2-1

2-1 Parts Names and Functions

The following section shows the external appearance of the SYSMAC LINK
Support Boards for PCI Bus connections (hereinafter called “Boards”), and pro-
vides the names of parts, functions, and dimensions of the Board.

2-1-1 Coaxial Model: 3G8F7-SLK21-E

Card Edge Connector

(Refer to 2-4 Mounting the
Board.)
Connect to the PCI Bus slot
of the computer.

Board ID Switch
(Refer to 2-3-1 Board ID Settings)
If mounting multiple SYSMAC LINK
Support Boards to the computer, set the
ID number (0 to 3) to identify the Board.

Coaxial Connector
(Refer to the Operation Manual
(W390).)
Connect the coaxial cable of the
SYSMAC LINK Network using the
connector attached to the Board.
This is a slide switch. Turn ON the terminating
resistance at the nodes on both ends of the Indicators
SYSMAC LINK Network. The switch must be (Refer to the Operation Manual (W390).)
set to OFF at all other nodes. Display the status of the Board and Network.

Dimensions

Unit: mm

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Parts Names and Functions Section 2-1

2-1-2 Optical Ring Model for H-PCF Cable: 3G8F7-SLK11-E

Card Edge Connector

(Refer to 2-4 Mounting the
Board.)
Connect to the PCI Bus slot
of the computer.
Board ID Setting Switch
(Refer to 2-3-1 Board ID Settings)
If mounting multiple SYSMAC LINK
Support Boards to the computer, set the
ID number (0 to 3) to identify the Board.

Backup Power Supply Connector

(Refer to the Operation Manual
(W383).)
Use the enclosed cable connector to
connect to the backup power supply.

Cable Bracket Screw Holes

Indicators Communications Connector Use to install the Optical Fiber
(Refer to the Operation Manual (Refer to the Operation Manual Cable Bracket.
(W390).) (W390).)
Display the status of the Board and Connect the communications cable
Network. (H-PCF cable) of the SYSMAC
LINK Network.

Dimensions

Unit: mm

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Switch Settings Section 2-3

2-2 Checks before Use

Check the following before mounting the Board to the computer.
Note The PCI Bus SYSMAC LINK Support Board supports Windows Plug & Play.

Check item Check details

Unused PCI Bus slots Check that there is an unused PCI Bus slot on
the computer to be used.
IRQ (Interrupt Required) The Board uses an IRQ. The IRQ is allocated
duplication automatically on the PCI bus. In computers
using an ISA bus, the IRQ may be duplicated
with the ISA bus, thus preventing the computer
from starting. Perform one of the following
operations to prevent IRQ duplication with the
ISA bus.
• Display the computer BIOS menu, and set Plug
& Play to disabled.
• Display the computer BIOS menu and set the
IRQ used by the ISA bus to Reserved (auto al-
location prohibited) using the PCI bus IRQ al-
location settings.

Note 1. For display and setting procedures for the computer BIOS menu, refer to the
computer user manual.
2. Check the IRQ used by the ISA bus using the following procedure.
1, 2, 3... 1. Start the computer before mounting the Board.
2. Click the Start Button, select Settings and then Control Panel from the
Windows Start Menu.
3. Double-click the System Icon and click the Device Manager Tab.
4. Click the Properties Button for the ISA board using IRQ, and then click the
Resources Tab to check the IRQ status.

2-3 Switch Settings

2-3-1 Board ID Setting
A maximum of four Boards can be mounted to one computer. The Board ID is
used by the computer to identify individual Boards when multiple Boards have
been mounted.

Make the settings using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Settings can be made
between 0 and 3 (in decimal) provided that each ID number is used only once on
the same computer.
Note 1. Make the settings so that each ID number is used only once on the same
computer.
2. The maximum number of Boards that can be mounted is a total of four for all
three models: 3G8F7-SLK11-E, and 3G8F7-SLK21-E.
3. The Board ID number is set to 0 at the factory.
4. Do not set the Board ID number between 4 and 9.
5. When the Board is mounted to the computer, it is difficult to check the Board
ID from the outside. Write the Board ID setting on the enclosed ID No. label,

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and attach the label in the designated position on the Board. (Refer to the
following diagram.)
Attach the label within the dotted lines.

2-4 Mounting the Board

After the settings have been completed, mount the Board to the PCI bus slot on
the computer. An example of the mounting procedure is given below.
Note 1. When mounting or dismounting the Board, always turn OFF the power sup-
ply to the computer and all peripheral devices.
2. When mounting the Board, beware of static electricity. There is a risk that the
Board or the computer will be damaged.
3. When mounting or dismounting the Board, be careful not to damage the
memory or other parts in the computer.
4. Do not directly touch the back of the Board or the parts.
5. The Board mounting procedure depends on the computer. Perform the
mounting operation correctly according to the user manual for the computer.
1, 2, 3... 1. Remove all cables (communications cables and power supply cables) from
the Board.
2. Turn OFF the power supply to the computer to which the Board is to be
mounted, and remove the power supply cable.
3. Refer to the user manual for the computer, remove the casing, and mount or
remove the PCI Board.
4. Align the position and orientation of the PCI bus connectors on the computer
and the Board, and press in the connectors as far as it will go. Make sure that
the Board connector is inserted into the computer connector evenly, i.e., not
at an angle. When mounting the Board, do not apply too much force.
5. Pull the Board gently to check that it does not come out too easily.
6. Secure the left side of the Board using screws tightened to the correct torque
of 0.5 NSm.

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 SECTION 3
Software Installation
This section describes the procedure for installing the software necessary for using a SYSMAC LINK Support Board.
3-1 Software Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3-1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3-2 Checking Completed Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3-3 Setting Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Installing the C Library and Setup Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4-1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5-1 Uninstallation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 Setup Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

3-1 Software Installation Method

To use the SYSMAC LINK Support Board, the following software must be
installed.
• FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK)
• C Library
• Setup Diagnostic Utility
Note If not creating user applications using MS-C, the C Library is not required. The
Setup Diagnostic Utility is used only when setting up the Support Board.
The installation procedure is given below.
1, 2, 3... 1. Install the PCI SYSMAC LINK Support Board drivers (Windows 2000 and
Windows 98 only.)
2. Install the FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) and set the drivers.
3. Install the C Library and the Setup Diagnostic Utility. (Only if using the C Li-
brary or Setup Diagnostic Utility.)
4. Make detailed Board settings using FinsGateway. (Refer to 3-3-3 Setting
Drivers.)

3-2 Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers

If using Windows 2000 or Windows 98, install the PCI SYSMAC LINK drivers
using the operating system’s Found New Hardware Wizard function.
If using Windows NT4.0, proceed to 3-3 Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-
SLK).

3-2-1 Installation Procedure

This section describes an installation example using Windows 2000. If using
Windows 98, the operations and windows displayed may be slightly different,
but installation can be performed using the same procedure.
System Has Detected the New Drivers
1, 2, 3... 1. When the computer is started after the Board has been mounted, the Board
will be detected as new hardware, and the Found New Hardware Wizard will
start. Click the Next Button.

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2. If the Install Hardware Device Drivers Window is displayed, select the

Search for a suitable driver for any device (recommended) option, and
click the Next Button.

3. Insert the applications CD-ROM first, select the CD-ROM Drives option in
the Locate Driver Files Window, and click the Next Button.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

In Windows 98, select the Specify a location option, select the CD-ROM drive
directory as shown below, and click the OK Button.

4. Click the Next Button.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

Installation has been completed.

Note It is necessary to log on as a user with administrator privileges to perform the

installation.

Registering a New Device from the Control Panel

1, 2, 3... 1. Select Settings and Control Panel from the Windows Start Menu, and then
click the Add/Remove Hardware Icon.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

2. Select the Add/Troubleshoot a device option, and click the Next Button.

3. Select the Add a new device option, and click the Next Button.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

4. Select the No, I want to select the hardware from a list option, and click
the Next Button.

5. Select the Other Device option, and click the Next Button.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

6. Click the Have Disk... Button.

7. Insert the applications CD-ROM first, specify the CD-ROM drive, and click
the OK Button.
8. Click the Browse... Button, and select the D:/WDM/PCI(SLK) Folder on the
applications CD.

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Installing the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Drivers Section 3-2

9. Select the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) option from the Models List, and click the
Next Button.

10. Click the Next Button.

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Installation has been completed.

Note It is necessary to log on as a user with Administrator privileges to perform the

installation.

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

3-3 Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK)

To use the Support Board, FinsGateway must be installed.

Note 1. The FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) supplied with the Board is FinsGate-
way Version 3. If an earlier version of FinsGateway is already installed,
uninstall the earlier version first, and then install FinsGateway Version 3
(PCI-SLK).
2. For the procedure to uninstall earlier versions of FinsGateway and unins-
tallation precautions, refer to the FinsGateway User Manual, or the Fins-
Gateway Version 3 Installation/Application Precautions (FinsGateway
Version 3 Caution 1.PDF) in the Root Folder on the Applications CD-ROM.
3. FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) and FinsGateway Version 2 cannot both
be installed on the same computer.
4. The Board SYSMAC LINK (PCI) drivers cannot be used with FinsGateway
Version 2 or earlier.
5. The FinsGateway User Manual (/OnlineDocument/English/FinsGate-
way_V3_UserManual_E.PDF) is supplied on the applications CD-ROM.
For detailed setup information, refer to the online manual.

3-3-1 Installation Procedure

1, 2, 3... 1. Close all applications that are currently running.

2. Insert the SYSMAC LINK Support Board-Support Software CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM drive.
3. Click the Start Button, select Run..., enter D:/SlkSetup.exe, and click the
OK Button. (If the CD-ROM drive is not drive D, enter the correct drive.)

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

4. First, install FinsGateway as follows: Click the FinsGateway Button in the

SYSMAC LINK Support Board Software Setup Window to start the Fins-
Gateway installation.

5. Click the FinsGateway Button. The following window will be displayed.

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

6. Follow the setup program instructions. When setup has been completed, re-
start the computer.

Note If the setup program discovers a FinsGateway product already installed, the
messages shown below will be displayed. When installing FinsGateway Version
3 (PCI-CLK) or FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) onto a computer with Fins-
Gateway Version 3 Runtime Edition already installed, or when installing Fins-
Gateway Version 3 Runtime Edition onto a computer with FinsGateway Version
3 (PCI-CLK) or FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) already installed, do not
remove the product already installed. Click the Next Button and continue instal-
lation.

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

3-3-2 Checking Completed Installation

Check that FinsGateway has been installed correctly, and that FinsGateway has
been added to the Windows Start Menu.

3-3-3 Setting Drivers

Next, make the SYSMAC LINK Support Board driver settings. The setting de-
tails are given in the following table.
Setting item Details
Local node address Set the Board node address in decimal. The
(Node address) possible setting range is given below.
1 to 62
Make sure there are no duplicate node settings
on the same SYSMAC LINK network.
Communications Unit address Set the Board Unit address in decimal. The
(Unit address) possible setting range is given below.
16 to 31
Make sure there are no duplicate Unit
addresses for Boards mounted to the same
computer.
Polling node and polled node Set the Board startup mode.
settings The Board setting is usually Polling Node. (Set
the mode to Polled Node when replacing the
Board.)

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

1, 2, 3... 1. Click the Start Button, and select Programs, FinsGateway, and FinsGate-
way Configuration.

2. Click the Basic Tab in the FinsGateway Settings Window, and click the Driv-
ers Icon. Next, click the SLK (PCI) Icon in the Driver Settings Section, and
click the Properties Button.

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

3. The mounted Boards will be displayed in the SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Lists Dia-
log Box. Select the Board to be changed, and click the Change Button.

If the Board is not displayed in the dialog box, click the Refresh Button. The ex-
ample window shows the Board ID has been set to 0. If multiple Boards are
mounted, all the mounted boards will be displayed in the dialog box. Select the
ID for the Board to be set.
4. The SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Properties Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the
Driver Tab, and make the driver settings.

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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK) Section 3-3

5. Click the Network Tab, and make the settings by entering the Board node
address in the Local node number Field, and the communications Unit ad-
dress in the Communications unit number Field.

6. Click the Driver Tab, and set the Polling Node/Polled Node for the Board.
When all the settings have been made, click the OK Button.

7. Click the Basic Tab and the Services Icon in the main FinsGateway Set-
tings Window to add SLKPCI_UNIT0 to the service settings. Next, click the

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SLKPCI_UNIT0 Icon in the right Service Settings section, and click the
Start Button.

Note 1. When the SLKPCI_UNIT Service is started, the Board will start to participate
in the network.
2. The Board ID numbers correspond to the service names given in the follow-
ing table.
Board ID Service name
0 SLKPCI_UNIT0
1 SLKPCI_UNIT1
2 SLKPCI_UNIT2
3 SLKPCI_UNIT3

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Installing the C Library and Setup Diagnostic Utility Section 3-4

3-4 Installing the C Library and Setup Diagnostic Utility

The C Library is a library of special functions (Microsoft Visual C++ Ver. 6.0)
used to control the Board from the user applications. Install the C Library if creat-
ing user applications for the Board.
The Setup Diagnosis Utility checks if the Board and software have been installed
correctly, and that data exchange can be performed correctly between the Board
and the computer (drivers).
Note 1. To use the C Library, FinsGateway + SYSMAC LINK (PCI) Embedded Edi-
tion must be installed.
2. For details of the C Library functions, refer to the SYSMAC LINK Support
Boards for PCI Bus Operation Manual (W390).
3. For details on the Setup Diagnosis Utility, refer to 3-6 Setup Diagnostic Util-
ity.

3-4-1 Installation Procedure

The installation procedure for the C Library and the Setup Diagnosis Utility is de-
scribed below.
1, 2, 3... 1. Close all applications currently open.
2. Insert the SYSMAC LINK Support Board-Support Software CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM drive.
3. Click the Start Button, select Run..., enter D:/SlkSetup.exe, and click the
OK Button. (If the CD-ROM drive is not drive D, enter the correct drive.)

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Installing the C Library and Setup Diagnostic Utility Section 3-4

4. Click the C Library Button in the SYSMAC LINK Support Software-Setup

Window to start the C Library and the Setup Diagnostic Utility installation.

5. Click the C Library Button. The following window will be displayed.

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Uninstalling Section 3-5

6. Follow the setup program instructions. If setup has been completed normal-
ly, the following window will be displayed.

The C Library folder configuration is described below.

/SYSMAC LINK/Lib: C Library files and header files
(SLK_LIB.LIB, and SLK_LIB.H)
Setup Diagnostic Utility
(SlkDiagPCI. exe)
/SYSMAC LINK/Sample:Sample programs used by the C Library
(Visual C++ MFC application project files)
/SYSMAC LINK/Help: C library help file (HTML)
Note The C library DLL (SLK_LIB.DLL) file is copied to the Windows system directory.

3-5 Uninstalling
If the Board software (FinsGateway, C Library, and the Setup Diagnostic Utility)
are no longer required because the Board has been removed from the comput-
er, the relevant program files can be deleted using the following procedure.
(Only installed files will be deleted. Files created later will not be deleted.)

3-5-1 Uninstallation Procedure

This section describes uninstalling FinsGateway as an example of uninstalla-
tion. If using Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0, the windows, item names, and op-
erations displayed may differ slightly, so be careful.
1, 2, 3... 1. Close all programs and services using FinsGateway.
2. Right-click the Service Manager Icon in the Task Tray, and select Stop all
services from the popup menu.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs Icon in the Control Panel Win-
dow.
4. Select the programs to be uninstalled from the table displayed.
5. Click the Change/Remove Button to start the uninstallation. Follow the pro-
gram instructions to uninstall the software.
Note After uninstalling FinsGateway, restart the system. FinsGateway will no longer
operate normally.

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Setup Diagnostic Utility Section 3-6

3-6 Setup Diagnostic Utility

The Setup Diagnosis Utility checks if the Board and software have been installed
correctly, and that data exchange can be performed correctly between the Board
and the computer (drivers).
Note 1. The Setup Diagnosis Utility operates in a special mode to perform diagnosis
of the SYSMAC LINK Support Board, so while diagnosis is being performed,
normal communications cannot be performed. Do not start the Setup Diag-
nosis Utility while the system is operating.
2. The Setup Diagnosis Utility can be used once FinsGateway has been set
up, and the Board driver settings have been made correctly.

3-6-1 Application
1, 2, 3... 1. Click the Start Button, and select Programs, Omron, SYSMAC LINK, and
SLKDiagPCI to start the Setup Diagnosis Utility. A table of the Support
Boards currently installed will be displayed in the main window.

2. Select the Board to be diagnosed, and click the Test Button to start the data
exchange test between the specified Board and the computer.

When the test has been completed, the results will be displayed.

Note While the test is being performed, the RUN indicator and ERR indicator on the
Board will flash.

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Error Messages and Remedies

Error message Error details and remedy
This board has a hardware Board hardware error.
problem A data checksum error has occurred between
the computer and the Board. Replace the
Board.
Driver I/F error An error has occurred in the interface with the
Fins Gateway driver.
If the FinsGateway service SLKPCI_UNIT is
operating, stop the service
Open the FinsGateway Service manager and
check the settings. For details, refer to 3-3-3
Setting Drivers.
The main window board table is FinsGateway drivers cannot detect the Board.
not displayed. Open the FinsGateway Service manager and
check the settings. For details, refer to 3-3-3
Setting Drivers.

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 SECTION 4
Setup Error Messages and Troubleshooting
This section describes the error messages that may occur during setup, their causes, and their remedies.
4-1 Errors during Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Errors after Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Errors during Setup Section 4-1

4-1 Errors during Setup

The following table explains error messages that might be displayed during
FinsGateway installation or removal. The appropriate corrections are also pro-
vided.
Symptom/Message Correction
Nothing happens when insert- Use the following procedure to execute the SlkSetup.exe in the root directory of the CD.
ing the FinsGateway CD. From the Windows Start menu, select the Execute File option, and enter the following:
<CD-ROM drive>:SlkSetup.exe
Alternatively, execute Slk Setup.exe from Explorer.
Setup found the following prod- Follow the procedure described in this manual to remove the previous version of FinsGate-
ucts on the system. Remove the way. For details, refer to 3-5 Uninstalling. When installing FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-
old product versions, then CLK) or FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-SLK), however, onto a computer with FinsGateway
install FinsGateway Version3. Version 3 Runtime Edition already installed, or when installing FinsGateway Version 3
Refer to the manual for details Runtime Edition onto a computer with FinsGateway Version 3 (PCI-CLK) or FinsGateway
about removing the previous Version 3 (PCI-SLK) already installed, do not remove the product already installed. Click
product versions. the Next Button and continue installation.

Setup fails during installation The product installer startup failed.

program startup. Be sure the Setup.exe is being executed from the CD.
<xxx> file delete failure. A file deletion failed. The file may be used by another application program.
Check whether the file is read– Close all the applications that use FinsGateway, and try again.
only, or being used by another
application. Then, run Setup
again.
The FinsGateway online Help To open the FinsGateway Help an appropriate version of Internet Explorer is required.
requires Internet Explorer Ver- For details, refer to Setup Procedure in this manual. For details, refer to Setup Procedure
sion3.02, or higher. in this manual.
Currently, Internet Explorer is Internet Explorer can be set up after installing FinsGateway.
not installed, or an older version
is installed.
If the online Help does not dis-
play properly, install Internet Ex-
plorer Version3.02, or higher.
Setup will continue.
The FinsGateway online Help To open the FinsGateway Help an appropriate version of the HTML Help runtime compo-
requires the HTML Help runtime nent is required. For details, refer to Setup Procedure in this manual.
component version 1.31, or The HTML Help runtime component can be installed after installing FinsGateway.
higher.
Currently, the HTML Help run-
time component is not installed,
or an older version is installed.
If the online Help does not dis-
play properly, install the HTML
Help runtime component.
Setup will continue.
No products are selected to To continue Setup, click the No Button, and select at least one product to install.
install. Exit Setup? To exit Setup, click the Yes Button.

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Symptom/Message Correction
Setup found FinsGateway Ver- FinsGateway Version 1, or another previous version, cannot be installed and run on the
sion 1. Previous versions of same system.
FinsGateway cannot be on the Remove Version 1 first, then install the new FinsGateway version.
same system.
Before installing FinsGateway
Version3, remove FinsGateway
Version 1.
Clicking Yes will delete the ap-
propriate version 1 files, and
continue the FinsGateway Ver-
sion3 installation.
Clicking No will exit Setup.
Insufficient hard disk space Install to a different drive, or open some of the space on the same drive. Then, start Setup,
available to install. again.
Cannot continue Setup. Exiting This message is displayed when the confirmation dialog for stopping FinsGateway ser-
now. vices is rejected. Setup cannot run with services running.
After switching applications, The FinsGateway Service Manager is running. To continue Setup, close the Service Man-
and closing the FinsGateway ager from the icon in the task tray.
Service Manager, click Yes. To To exit Setup, click No.
exit Setup, click No.
Could not create temporary The environment variable setting failed.
files. Could not modify the envi- Add the following to the Autoexec.bat file in the root directory of the boot disk:
ronment variable, PATH.
SET FinsServer=<full path to the FinsGateway installation folder>
The following is an example of the default installation to the C drive:
SET FinsServer = C:\Program Files\OMRON\FinsServer95

Note The FinsGatewayV3_UsersManual_E.PDF User Manual is stored in the online

document folder in the application CD-ROM.

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Errors after Setup Section 4-2

4-2 Errors after Setup

The following table explains the error message that might be displayed after
FinsGateway installation. The appropriate corrections are also provided.
Symptom/Message Correction
Selecting FinsGateway Help To open the FinsGateway Help an appropriate version of Internet Explorer and the HTML
from the Start menu does not Help runtime component are required. For details, refer to Section 3 Setup Procedure.
start the Help.
This control requires The system COMCTL32.DLL needs to be updated. Follow the procedure described in
COMCTL32.DLL version 4.70, Section 3 Setup Procedure.
or higher.
Clicking on the Help hyperlinks To open a PDF file, Acrobat Reader 4 is required. For details, refer to Section 3 Setup Pro-
does not display the target file. cedure in this manual.

Note The FinsGatewayV3_UsersManual_E.PDF User Manual is stored in the online

document folder in the application CD-ROM.

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 Revision History

A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual.

Cat. No. W389-E1-1

Revision code

The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the
previous version.

Revision code Date Revised content

1 March 2001 Original production

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