MoTeC PDM30 - Manual (Page 17)

14 Configuration
Configuration
The PDM requires various settings to be configured such as the maximum
current settings for the outputs and the circumstances in which to turn the
outputs on.
The configuration settings are stored in a configuration file on the PC.
Changes to the PDM configuration are
performed ‘Offline’, i.e. without the PC
communicating with the PDM. The changes are saved in the configuration file
on the PC. The file must be sent to the PDM before the changes take effect.
See Operation.
Configuration File
From the File menu the following options are available:
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New: creates a new configuration file
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Open: selects an existing configuration file
Right-click the configuration file to Rename, Delete, Send to a disk etc.
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Close: closes the current configuration file
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Save: after a new configuration has been defined, it should be saved with
a meaningful name
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Save as: can be used to create a copy of an existing configuration file by
giving it a new name
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Check Channels: verifies that all channels are correctly generated
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Exit: exits the program
To create a new configuration file
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On the File menu, click New.
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Select the PDM type and enter the Serial Number
The serial number can be found on the PDM label
This will open the Configuration Tree panel and the Channels panel.
Tips:

The most recently used files appear at the bottom of the File menu.
This is often the easiest way to open an existing file.
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When changing the PDM type all configured inputs and outputs settings
will be transferred to the relevant pin number in the new PDM type.
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Configuration files can be password protected, preventing unauthorised
retrieving and sending of configuration files.