ATEIS Messenger Series - Manual (Page 10)

Messenger Operating Manual
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7.1. Unpacking and installation
The RS485 box should contain the following items:
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M-Control USB – 485 interface.
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USB connection cable, length: 1 m.
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Interface set-up manual.
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CD with drivers for the interface, the M-Control program for setting up
the Messenger(s) and this user manual.
Before using the RS 485 interface, please check if all the given items are present. Secondly,
be sure that the FIRMWARE VERSION of your Messenger is reading V2.15 or higher. Lower
versions will not provide complete functionality of the M-Control Software.
The interface set-up manual can be found with the interface..
8. Using the software
The M-Control and Lobe-Assembler software packages are easy to use and provide full
access to all system features of the Messenger. All menu pages and sub-menus are displayed
and can be opened by clicking the appropriated icon. If you select a sub-menu, close current
before opening new menu or submenu. The cursor movement, selection of parameters and
parameter settings can be established with the use of the mouse and keys.
It is important to note that you store changes into the Messenger before terminating the
software program. After every power shutdown, or software reboot, the Messenger will start-
up in its last saved configuration.
8.1. Minimum system requirements
The minimum system requirements to run the M-Control and Lobe assembler software
properly should be:
• PC-Pentium type with Windows ®
XP or higher
• Free disk space of approximately 25 Mb
• USB to RS 485 interface
8.2. Getting started
Insert the CD and click on “install M-Control and Lobe Assembler.
Install the drivers for the RS485 interface. (see the interface manual)
Latest version of M-control : Version 1.21
Latest version of the Lobe Assembler software : Version 1.10
Minimum firmware requirements of the Messenger : Version 2.15
(Firmware information can be found on the inside sticker in the connection
bay of the Messenger).
After you have finished the installation you can run both programs.