Installation

This part of the documentation gives a step-by-step explaination of the TwinCAT FTP-Client setup process for Windows XP based operating systems. The following topics are part of this document:

Downloading the setup file

Like many other TwinCAT Supplement products,TwinCAT FTP-Client is available for download via the Beckhoff FTP-Server. The download represents the most current version. To download the setup file, perform the following steps:

1. Start an FTP-Client software of your choice, for example FileZilla or Total Commander.
2. Open a connection to TS6300 | TwinCAT FTP Client.
3. Select TS6250 TwinCAT Modus Server and start the download via the download-cart.
4. (Optional) Transfer the downloaded file to the TwinCAT runtime system, where you would like to install the Supplement.

Starting the installation

To install the Supplement, please perform the following steps:

1. Double-click the downloaded setup file.
Under Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit, start the installation with Run as Administrator by right-clicking the setup file and selecting the corresponding option in the context menu.
2. Select an installation language.
3. Click on Next and accept the license agreement.
Installation 1:
4. Enter your user information. All fields are mandatory.
Installation 2:
5. Select Complete and click on Next.
Installation 3:
6. Click on Install to start installation.
Installation 4:
7. At the end of the setup process, restart your computer.