KROHNE BM 100A Handbook - Manual (Page 63)

Handbook BM 100 A 63
9.3 Setting up the gauge before connecting with the software
Type of communication network
• Point-to-point networks
Communication with one device. No gauge configuration required. All configuration work may be
done on the computer.
• RS485 networks
Communication with more than one device. To enable the software to identify each
gauge, configure the gauge using the local display screen (refer to the Quick
Configuration section for giving the gauge an “address” and “name” to each
gauge). The gauge will measure from the short circuit to the top dead zone, so no
scale configuration is necessary. For the option where a 1 passive analogue output
is available with the RS485 output, the scale should be set as before.
9.4 PCSTAR Functions
Check that the correct hardware has been installed to allow communication between the gauge and
the work station. Once the software is running, the basic functions (and the associated function keys)
will be shown at the foot of the first page.
Open the PC-STAR software. The operator will see the PC STAR main title window:
To enter the functions displayed in the diagram above, move the cursor to the bar concerned and
left-click to open or use the keyboard function key indicated. The functions available are discussed in
sections 9.4.1 to 9.4.7 below.
9.4.1 F1
Help:
PCSTAR Help for a summary on PCSTAR functions