Configuration tab

BARR/CHANNEL-OUT

Use this tab to configure and install the device driver. You can access this tab from the BARR/CHANNEL-OUT utility.

The Configuration tab in the BARR/CHANNEL-OUT utility is not available and will not display for Windows 2000 or Windows XP users. Windows 2000 and Windows XP configures and installs the device driver through the Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Barr adapters to display the adapters.

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Configuration Tab

See also:


Channel drivers

Displays the installed channel drivers and adapters. You can configure up to four CHANNEL-IN (BT) adapters.

Add button

Locates the driver file. You can use the Files of type list to specify either the Bus & Tag driver. When you find the correct file, click Open to update the tab with the new driver.

If the device driver (.sys) files do not display, you must configure the Windows Explorer to view these file types. Open Windows Explorer. On the menu bar, select View | Options. From the View tab, click Show all files, and then click OK.

Properties button

Views the driver description, version number, and the location of the driver file. If you have any adapters installed, click the plus sign (+) next to the device driver to display the adapters and click Properties to select the channel transfer mode for CHANNEL-IN (BT) adapters.

Remove button

Removes the device driver. You must remove the old version of the device driver before you can install a new version.

Status

Displays status messages for the Add and Remove operations. You must run the utility on the computer where you install the adapter.