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/* NAPOPC DA Server						*/
/* for Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP				*/
/* (Supports 7K, 8K, 87K series modules and			*/
/*  modbus controllers)						*/
/*							 	*/
/* Version : 3.0						*/
/* Date    : Jul-10-2007					*/
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/* This document describes that how to install the software	*/
/* about the NAPOPC DA Server for 7K/8K/87K series		*/
/* and modbus controllers.					*/
/*							 	*/
/* This content is valid for WINDOWS 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP.	*/
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 A). The Setup program:

     You could find the NAPOPCDASERVER.exe program on the CD disc.
     |--\README.TXT       	<-- This file.
     |
     |--\NAPOPCDAServer.exe     <-- the Setup program
     |
     |--\WHATSNEW.TXT		<-- Update information
     |
     |--\MODULES.HTM		<-- Supported module list    

     If you got the program from our web-site separately, please ...

       A-1.Unzip the opcdac.exe (Self-Extraction file) to a temp 
           folder. (For example: C:\OPCDACSetup\)

       A-2.1.Unzip the Disk1.exe (Self-Extraction file) to a temp 
             folder. (For example: C:\OPCSetup\)
       A-2-2.Copy the other .cab (Data2.cab, Data3.cab .... ) files 
             into the temp folder. (For example: C:\OPCSetup\)

      
 B). Installation Steps
 
     Both the client site and server site need to install 
     the following packages.

     If you got the program from CD, please ...(recommendation)
	 
     B-1). Use Easy Installation Package
       step 1). Double click the napopcdaserver.exe.
       step 2). Follow the wizard to install.
       step 3). Finish.

     If you got the program from our web-site separately, please ...

     B-2). Windows 95
       step 1). Install DCOM95.EXE. 
                (It can be download from the MicroSoft's web-site.)
       step 2). Install DCM95CFG.EXE.
                (It can be download from the MicroSoft's web-site.)
       step 3). Restart Computer.
       step 4). Install the "OPC Data Access Componment".
                (Zipped in the opcdac.exe as self-extraction file.)
       step 6). Install the "NAPOPC DA Server".

     B-3). Windows 98/NT/ME/2000/XP
       step 1). Install the "OPC Data Access Component" package firstly. 
                (Zipped in the opcdac.exe as self-extraction file.)
       step 2). Install the "NAPOPC DA Server" package.


 C). After installed, 
     
     C-1). The item "NAPOPC Server" will be added 
           into the "Add/Remove Programs" (under "Control Panel") 

     C-2). The sub-directory tree as follows:

     The default [Base Directory] is "\DAQPro\NAPOPC".
    
     [Base Directory] <-- the directory you selected to setup
	|
	|--\I7000.DLL				<-- Dynamic Link Library
       	|--\UART.DLL				<-- Dynamic Link Library
	|--\NAPOPCSvr.EXE				<-- NAPOPC DA Server main executive program
        	|
	|--\Client					<-- OPC client program
	    |--\VB5					<-- VB6 demo using Automation Interface
	    |--\OPC_NetClientDemo
	        |--\VBOPCClient_Demo			<-- VB.Net demo using .Net wrapper
	        |--\VCSOPCClient_Demo			<-- VC#.Net demo using .Net wrapper
	        |--\OPC_NetClientDemo.sln			<-- Microsoft Visual Studio Solution Object
	|
	|--\Manual
	    |--\NAPOPCSvr.PDF			<-- NAPOPC user's manual  
	    |--\OPCOvw.PDF				<-- OPC OverView
	    |--\OPCCommn.PDF				<-- OPC Common Interface
	    |--\OPCDA20_Cust.PDF			<-- OPC DA v2.0 Custom Interface
	    |--\OPCDA20_Auto.PDF			<-- OPC DA v2.0 Automation Interface
	|
	|--\FAQ
	    |--\FAQ.htm				<-- Frequently Asked Questions
	    |--\FAQ_Big5.TXT				<-- Frequently Asked Questions (Big5 Chinese version)
	|					
	|
	|--\README.TXT				<-- this file.
	|--\WHATSNEW.TXT				<-- What's New
	|--\MODULES.HTM				<-- Modules and Commands list


     C-3). The following links will be add into the "Start Menu".

     [Start]    <-- the Start menu
      |--\Programs
         |--\DAQPro
            |--\NAPOPC					<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC" folder
            |--\NAPOPC\Client				<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC\Client\VB5" folder
	    |--\NAPOPC\Client\OPC_NetClientDemo		<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC\Client\OPC_NetClientDemo" folder
            |--\NAPOPC\FAQ				<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC\FAQ" folder
            |--\NAPOPC\Modules List				<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC\Modules.htm
            |--\NAPOPC\NAPOPC Server			<-- link to the "NAPOPCSvr.EXE" file
            |--\NAPOPC\NAPOPC Server Manual			<-- link to the "NapOPCSvr.pdf" file
            |--\NAPOPC\OPC Spec				<-- link to the "\DAQPro\NAPOPC\Manual" folder
            |--\NAPOPC\Readme.txt				<-- link to the "README.TXT" file
            |--\NAPOPC\Uninstall NAPOPC Server		<-- link to the "Uninstall" file
            |--\NAPOPC\What's new				<-- link to the "WHATSNEW.TXT" file


 D). References

     INFO: Differences Between DCOM95 and DCOM98 
     http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q198/6/00.asp


 E). Quick Start

     E-1). Run OPC server.
           Launch our OPC server by executing NAPOPCSvr.exe.

     E-2). Search modules.
           1. Click menu item "Add" / "Search Modules..." or keydown 
              "Ctrl + M".
           2. Select a correct "COM Port", "Baud Rate" and "Address",
              and then click "Search" button.
           3. Click "Stop" / "Exit" button after find out all 
              modules. (It will also closes this search-window 
              automatically, after end of the searching.)

     E-3). Save Configuration.
           Click menu item "File" / "Save as..." and then give it 
           a name to save. (for example: test)
     
     E-4). Exit the OPC server.
           Click the menu item "File" / "Exit" or keydown "Alt + F4" 
           to stop the server.

     E-5). Connect to OPC server.
           Launch your OPC client software and select "NAPOPC.Svr"
           or "NAPOPC.Svr.1" to connect. (This will cause your system 
           to launch our OPC server in the background automatically.)


Note: For more information, please refer to user's manual 
      "NAPOPCSvr.PDF".