CAAPE User's Manual - ALSTOM Signaling Inc.

Getting Started3. SECTION 3 – GETTING STARTED3.1. INTRODUCTIONThis section describes how to install CAAPE, how to start and exit the program, andhow to set basic user preferences. It provides a top-level description of CAAPE’s userinterface.Detailed instructions on installing CAAPE are available in publication P2487C, theCAAPE Installation and Startup Guide.3.2. PREPARING TO INSTALL CAAPE3.2.1. Software Security DeviceIf your version of CAAPE requires it, a Software Security device must be attached toyour PC before you can compile an application. The Software Security Device is notrequired for installing CAAPE, so you can attach the device before or after installation.CAAPE versions that do not require a Software Security Device are available; theseversions are generally labeled NoSSD (for “No Software Security Device”).To install the Software Security Device:1. Turn off your computer and any peripheral attached to the parallel port.2. Attach the Software Security Device (part number 53673-022) to the DB25 parallelport. Ensure that the side marked “Computer” plugs into the parallel port. Theparallel port normally has the female pins.3. Be careful not to plug the Software Security device into the serial communicationsport, as the device and/or the serial port could become damaged when the computeris turned on.4. Connect any peripheral cable to the other side of the device.5. Turn power on to the computer and peripheral.NOTEIf a printer is attached to the Software Security device, it must be turnedon for the Software Security device to function properly. However, it is notnecessary to attach a printer before the device can operate.P2512A, Rev. Oct/09 3–1 Alstom Signaling Inc.