MTS Series 793 Utility Software - Manual (Page 114)

FlexTest SE multi Controller Considerations
Important:
If you intend to operate the controller in a network, ensure the ID and name of each controller
in the network is unique. Do this before cabling the controllers to the hub of the supervising
PC and launching the Controller Management Tool.
It is good practice to examine the ID of every controller you wish to operate in a controller network
before you cable the network. You can do this by operating each controller in the Stand-Alone
boot mode and examining the ID as follows:
Path: Config > Local Settings > Networking > Controller ID
FlexTest SE Version Checking
Before performing most tasks, the Controller Management Tool (CMT) checks software version
differences between the Series 793 software in the servicing PC and the Series 793 software in
the flash disk of the controller currently being serviced.
If a version difference is detected, CMT displays a warning message while the requested task
proceeds. Because of the software mismatch, however, unexpected results may occur.
To correct the version mismatch, a software upgrade is recommended for either the controller
being serviced or the PC servicing the controller.
Note:
The detection of a version mismatch is typical while updating system files during a normal
software upgrade.
How to put a FlexTest SE Controller in the Service boot mode
1. Ensure the controller is cabled to a PC equipped with MTS Series 793 software.
You can select Standalone w/Network boot mode in the next step (in place of Automation). If
you do, ensure the controller is cabled to your PC. If it is not cabled to your PC you will
experience long boot times (three minutes or more).
2. Switch to the Automation boot mode.
From the controller’s menu, select the Automation boot mode as follows:
Path: Config > Local Settings > Networking > Boot Mode > Automation
3. Reboot the controller.
Press one of the reboot buttons on the controller’s menu (e.g. Path: Status > <<Reboot>>), or
use the power button located to the rear of the chassis. The controller will boot up in the
Automated mode.
4. Launch the Controller Management Tool (CMT) on the PC.
Once MTS software is installed, you can launch the Controller Management Tool from the Start
menu as follows:
100 MTS Series 793 Utility Software
Controller Management Tool