PDTOOL Ver.2.90

Information you need to know before using the software (Essential reading)

About PDTOOL Ver.2.90

PDTOOL (hereinafter referred to as this software) is software that is designed for setting up a 2D Code Reading Sensor PDSeries. This software is for PD60/65.

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Caution

Be aware of the following points listed below.

This software is freeware. The copyright for this software is held by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. By using this software it is assumed that you agree to "Conditions of Use" presented below.

  • If you are already PD series users now, upload the settings of the PD series as a file before executing System Transfer, because the PD series initializes the settings when executing System Transfer.
    After completing System Transfer, download the stored file to the PD series. To upload and download the settings of the PD series, select [PD->File] or [PD<-File] from [File] menu of PDTOOL.
  • Do not connect a USB cable right after installing PDTOOL.( Connect a USB cable by following the procedure of [USB Driver Installation Instructions].
    If you connect a USB cable first and the PC memorizes the error status, you cannot install USB driver and connect to PD series until you cancel the error. Refer to "USB Driver Installation Instructions" for how to cancel the error. )
  • PDTOOL_Ver.2.80 or over can only be used for newly purchased, repaired, or newly replaced PD60/65 after August, 2014 because hardware components have been changed.
  • Support of PD50 has been finished.
    PD50 can only be operated by PDTOOL_Ver.2.70.

Conditions of Use

  • Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX does not warrant anything regarding the use of this software.
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX will not assume responsibility of any sort for direct, indirect, repercussive, resulting or special damage that results from using this software or from the operation of the software itself.
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX does not restrict the use, copying or distribution of this software.
    However, when copying or distributing, Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX prohibits the procurement of fees other than the cost of media, and prohibits the applying of restrictions in use of the software.

System Requirements

Make sure that the computer on which you intend to run the software meets the minimum specifications listed below.

PC IBM PC/ AT
OS*1 Windows® XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
Recommended CPU Pentium 300 MHz or better
Recommended system RAM More than 128 MB (depends on OS)
Available hard disk space 20 MB or more
Recommended color depth High colors or more
Recommended display resolution 1024*768 or more
USB Ver.1.1/ Ver.2.0/ Ver.3.0
*1 OS except Windows® 7 and Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 supports 32 bits type only.

How to Install

1.Click on the title of the file name (listed below) that you want to download and indicate the download destination.

*When you already have indicated the download destination, the file will be downloaded automatically.

Title Language Version File size Update
PDTOOL_V290.exe EN 2.90 37.4MB August 1, 2017

2.When the download is finished, double-click the file to begin the installation process.

Please install the USB driver before executing PDTOOL after installing.

When selecting "Panasonic-ID SUNX Vision" > "PD Series" from the Windows(R) start menu, you see "About USB driver" on the monitor.

Read the descriptions on the installation of a USB driver and follow the instruction for your OS to install.

Connect the PD series and execute PDTOOL.

 

3.After completing the installation, reboot the computer.

* About the operation of PDTOOL, refer the PDTOOL Help.
 
 

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