
1.0 GENERAL
RCPW (Remote Configuration Package for Windows) runs on a PC and
communicates via an interface adaptor to enable re-programming and
interrogation of the transmitter.
2.0 UNPACKING
Please check carefully for any signs of shipping damage. The packaging
has been designed to afford maximum protection, however, we cannot
guarantee that mishandling will not cause damage. In the case of this
unlikely event, please contact your supplier immediately for a Returns
number and we will send a form to be completed and returned with the
instrument. Please retain the packaging for subsequent inspection.
Check that the power supply is the correct voltage for your country.
3.0 CONFIGURATION
A programming kit package is available containing all the accessories to
facilitate programming the transmitter straight away. The full contents are
as follows:
The configurator for connection between the PC and the mA-
signal of the transmitter
Power supply unit with output 24 V DC, 150 mA for connection to
mains
RCPW Installation disk
Instructions (this document)
Transmitter to configurator connection cable
3.1 PC Installation of RCPW
Minimum PC operating system: Windows 3.1
Minimum PC requirement:
IBM compatible 386 or above with 4mb
RAM and available serial port
Insert the "RCPW" disk into your PC and run A:\Setup.
Installation directory for the storage defaults to C:\RCPW which can be
amended. Icons are automatically created to run RCPW and to uninstall.
3.2 Connection using Configuration Module
When configuration is made using an existing loop, the loop power supply
must be capable of supplying 30mA and the load resistor chosen so that
at least 10v remains across the transmitter, taking into account all other
volt drops within the loop.
There are two possible methods of connecting the PC to the transmitter
as below.
(A) Configurator Powered Programming
(B) Configuration for In-Loop Programming
3.3 Connection with direct cable (Optional extra)
4.0 PROGRAMMING
4.1 Menu Structures
RCPW contains the following menus: File, View, Options, Devices and
Help. These options can be selected with the mouse or by simultaneously
depressing <ALT> and the letter underlined as above.
option has been selected, the status bar shows a brief description of the
functions which are as follows:
Once a menu
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
File
New
Open
Close
Save
Save As
Print
Print Preview
Print Setup
Exit
Create a new device template
Open an existing template
Close template
Save template
Save template as...
Print the active document
Preview the active document
Setup options for printing
Exit RCPW
View
Toolbar
Status Bar
Show or hide the toolbar
Show or hide the status bar
Options
Set Password
Enable Password
Set Comm port
Enable Config. Verification
Set Network Mode
Set or change the password
Enable or disable the password
Choose serial comms port
Enable verification of parameters
Set network to single or multi device
Devices
Scan Devices
Configure
Read
Modify Device Address
Monitor
Scan for devices on the network
Configure device with template parameter
Read device parameter into template
Modify the address of a device
Monitor devices
Help
Help
About
Detailed help
Program information, version, copyright
Power
ACC200/06 Cable
LED
RIBBON CABLE
24V
Loop
Field wiring
Black
Red
R
24V
+
-
LED
Programming Socket
Ribbon Cable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
LED
RIBBON CABLE
PC serial port
Black
Red
Power
LED
Power
Ribbon Cable
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
Minimum
250
Minimum
250
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