You will need to configure a Direct Connect profile in BCS. Direct Connect enables you to select a serial port for communication instead of a modem. These instructions refer specifically to BCS v8.01, but the configuration procedures are similar for other versions. BCS is a plug-in for the Case Catalyst stenography software, so both applications are involved in the configuration.
To connect to iCap from BCS v8.01:
- Launch iCap, and then launch Case Catalyst.
- In the BCS software create a Direct Connect profile to the COM port in use by iCap - the default is COM2.
- Select EEG Compatible as the encoder type. Baud rate and other communication settings are unimportant.
- Save the profile with a name such as EEG iCap.
- Start the BCS session. At this point you will not be communicating through the serial
port. You must complete the next step before communication is established. You can verify
this by viewing the BCS status window. It will say Not Connected. - Navigate to Case Catalyst > Setup > Connection.
In the Case Catalyst dialog select the EEG iCap profile that was previously configured, and then click the Dial button. At this point BCS should be capable of communicating with iCap. Make sure that the BCS status window displays Connected.