Huntron 2800/S User manual

Getting started instructions for Tracker 2800/S and 4.3 Software
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Getting Started instructions for a Tracker 2800/S using
the Huntron Workstation 4.3 software
1-1 Recommended Controller (PC)
The following are provided to assist you in purchasing the correct computer system to use with the
Huntron Workstation software.
Multi-core processor; Intel i7 recommended
Microsoft Windows(64 bit) Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
8GB RAM
Solid State Hard Drive
1920x1080 video resolution with 16 bit or higher color
DVD drive
Keyboard and Mouse
Internet Connection
One available USB 2.0 port
1-2 Installing the Huntron Workstation Software
NOTE: Install the software before connecting the Tracker 2800/S to the PC.
1. Power up your computer. Insert the software DVD into the optical drive.
2. If your drive was configured for Auto-run, a menu will be displayed. Click the
WorkstationSetup item. If no menu is displayed, run the WorkstationSetup.exe
program located on the DVD.
3. A Huntron License Agreement form is displayed. If you agree, select the “I accept
the license agreement” option. Click Next. The readme.txt file on the DVD will
be displayed. Click Next
4. The default destination folder is C:\Program Files\Huntron Workstation. Click
Next if you do not want to change the default folder.
5. Select the options for desktop and taskbar icons.
6. Click Next to begin installation.
7. Answer NO to the questions regarding Access Prober related Camera and NI
Vision installations.
8. Click Finish when the “Huntron Workstation has been successfully installed”
window is displayed.

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Do not run the software at this point. The hardware must now be installed to
complete the installation.
1-3 CONNECTING THE TRACKER 2800/S
Note for Windows 64bit users: The device driver may attempt to auto install and fail.
After following the steps below (they may not all occur), open device manager and look
under Huntron devices for the Tracker 2800/S with a yellow exclamation point. Update
this driver by right clicking on them. Select the install DVD for the source of the driver if
needed.
1. Connect the Tracker 2800/S power cord to a power outlet.
2. Connect the USB cable to the Tracker 2800/S and the PC.
3. Turn on the Tracker 2800/S power
4. An Add New Hardware wizard prompts you to install a “Huntron Tracker Model
2800/S”. If prompted to find driver on the Internet select No and Click Next.
5. If the wizard prompts you to automatically find drivers, click Next.
6. When a message appears, indicating that the driver has not passed Windows Logo
testing, click “Continue anyway”. Then click Finish.
7. Install any other equipment to be used with the Huntron Workstation software.
8. Remove your Huntron Workstation DVD. You are now ready to use the software.
9. A Huntron Workstation icon was created on your windows desktop. Double click
this icon to start the software.
10.The Huntron Workstation Activation dialog is displayed. This software is only
licensed to be used on one Tracker 2800/S. The activation codes are generated by
Huntron and are specific to the Tracker 2800/S serial number. Activation codes are
printed on the software DVD. If you do not know the activation codes, call Huntron
technical support (425-743-3171) and provide the serial number for the Tracker
2800/S. Tracker 2800/S serial numbers start with a 28A or 28S.
1-4 CONFIGURING THE TRACKER 2800/S
1. When the Workstation main screen is displayed, on the main menu, select Tools-
>Options->Hardware. Set the Tracker to Tracker 2800. Set the Tracker Port to
USB. If you are using a Tracker 2800S, select Tracker 2800S in the Scanner
menu
2. Click the Connect buttons for the Tracker.
3. Click the Save button.
1-5 Follow the software tutorial.
A software tutorial is included in the software DVD Documents folder and in the default
installed folder (C:\Program Files\Huntron Workstation\Documents). The tutorial can
also be accessed via the Help menu in the software by selecting the Workstation Tutorial
Tracker 2800/S.pdf. The tutorial will enable a new user to get acquainted with most of the
software features. The help menu in the software will also assist you.
Whenever you need detailed information, click Help in the appropriate screens.

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All user’s manuals are located in the Manual CD (06-5217) included in your package.
Use the Tracker 2800/S Manual.pdf file to view or print the manual.
If you need further assistance, call the Huntron Technical support at
1-(800)-426-9265 or (425)-743-3171
email: [e-mail]
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