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Installing KAS IDE

System Requirements

KAS IDE"Integrated development environment" An integrated development environment is a type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger minimum system requirements:

Element	Description
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 (32 or 64-bit). For optimal performance, please be sure your operating system is fully updated with the latest patches.
Processor type	Intel® Pentium® M or equivalent processor at 1.5 GHz or greater.
Memory	1 GB RAM or greater (which is recommended for complex applications)
Storage	1 GB hard drive or compact flash space
Display	WXGA+ (1440 x 900) or higher-resolution monitor with 24-bit color. See Note #1 below.
Connectivity	1 EthernetEthernet is a large, diverse family of frame-based computer networking technologies that operate at many speeds for local area networks (LANs) port, at either 100Mbits/s or 1Gbits/s. See Note #2 below.
Web Browser	A modern web browser is required to access the web server and online help. We recommend Internet Explorer (IE9 or later, see Note #3) , Mozilla FireFox , or Google Chrome .

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• 1. Better results are achieved with OpenGLOpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a standard specification defining a cross-language, cross-platform API for writing applications that produce 2D and 3D computer graphics. The Softscope uses this API to implement graphical manipulations and 3D cards.
  2. A 100Mb network is required in order to allow the IDE to RuntimeIn computer science, runtime (or run-time) describes the operation of a computer program, the duration of its execution, from beginning to termination (compare compile time). Within KAS, runtime also refers to the virtual machine that manage the program written in a computer language while it is running communication to work in all conditions. The AKDWorkBench AutoTuner and Scope both require 100Mb of bandwidthIn computer networking, bandwidth often refers to a data rate measured in bits/s, for example, network throughput. The reason for the connection of data rate with the term bandwidth is that the limit to the data rate of a physical communication link is related to its bandwidth in hertz to function properly.
  3. IE9 should be considered a minimum. Later versions of the browser are more compliant with web standards and afford better performance and compatibility.

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• See the topic Connect Remotely for information about the ports used by KAS which may need to be opened to support connecting from an external network.

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• KAS IDE and KAS Simulator should not be installed on a Kollmorgen Industrial PCPersonal Computer (PAC"Programmable Automation Controller" PAC is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical programmable logic controller (PLC). A PAC thus provides not only the reliability of a PLC, but also the task flexibility and computing power of a PC. Additionally, because they function and communicate over popular network interface protocols, PACs are able to transfer data from the machines they control to other machines and components in a networked control system). The IDE and Simulator are for use on PCs only.

Download

The latest version of the Kollmorgen Automation Suite is available at www.kollmorgen.com.

Installation Procedure

How to proceed if you have a CD/DVD

After inserting the installation CD or DVD, a web browser automatically displays the installation start page.

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• If the installation start page does not automatically display, double-click on the file Index.html file.

To start the installation of Kollmorgen Automation Suite, click the corresponding link and confirm that you want to execute KAS-Setup.exe.

Follow the procedure below to proceed with the KAS IDE software installation.

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• Installation of the KAS IDE can require you to change your firewall setting. If you do not have sufficient privileges to configure your firewall, you must stop the relevant Windows Service.

Once KAS has finished downloading, complete the following installation steps:

1. Double-click the KAS-Setup.exe file to run the installation Wizard.
   
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   • A Security Warning dialog displays as a result of security certification. Do not be alarmed.

2. Click Run to start the installation Wizard.
3. While the setup is loading, wait for the setup splash screen to vanish after being displayed.
4. If a previous version of the KAS IDE is installed then an uninstall notice is displayed. The previous version must be uninstalled before the installation can continue. All content of the previous repository is deleted during the uninstall.
5. The following Welcome Wizard displays with the version and build number of the KAS IDE. Click Next to continue.

6. Review the License Agreement and click "I Agree" to continue the installation.
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   • You must accept the agreement to install Kollmorgen Automation Suite.

7. Select the Development Environment installation type from the drop-down menu.

Installation type	Description
Development Environment	This kind of installation is typically used for creating and developing a new application. When you need to install the KAS IDE and the KAS Runtime Simulator, you can select Development Environment as the type of installation.
Run-time Industrial PC	This installation is typically used when you have an AKC (PAC) . You are able to view and run your application. You need to install Kollmorgen Visualization Builder and the KAS Runtime. Kollmorgen Visualization Builder is specially designed to view and control your application. The KAS Runtime only executes the application.
Custom	You can manually select the specific KAS components to install.

8. Click Next to access the destination folder.
9. Click Browse to specify a custom install directory or accept the recommended default location. When finished, click Install to continue.
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   • Kollmorgen strongly recommends accepting the default destination folder under C:\Program Files\Kollmorgen\Kollmorgen Automation Suite\Kollmorgen Automation Suite.

10. The software installation begins. Wait until the installation process is complete.
11. You are done; click Finish.

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• Adding the KAS IDE application as an exception in your firewall settings is recommended to avoid security issues

User Data

User-generated data such as log files, project sources, field bus configurations, function blocks, etc. are stored in the Windows User directory and are maintained between installations. This applies to files on PACs, PDMMs, PCMMs, as well as Simulator files.

Additional Literature

KAS Guide		Description
Getting Started		Covers the main steps to get your KAS system up and running
30 Minutes to Motion		Covers the main topics to help you start quickly with KAS IDE.
IDE User Manual		Contains the content to help you with KAS IDE, except the topics included in the Technical References
Reference Manual - PLC Library		Contains Technical References on PLC"Programmable Logic Controller" A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events Programming Languages and Library
Reference Manual - Motion Library		Contains Technical References on Motion Library for Pipe Network and PLCopenA vendor -and product- independent worldwide association active in Industrial Control and aiming at standardizing PLC file formats based on XML

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