Watlow EZ-ZONE RMA Modul - Manual (Page 46)

Watlow EZ-ZONE ® RMA Module • 43 • Chapter 6 Features
Software Configuration
Using EZ-ZONE ® Configurator Software
To enable a user to configure the RMA module us-
ing a personal computer (PC), Watlow has provided
free software for your use (Windows ® XP only). If you
have not yet obtained a copy of this software insert
the CD (Controller Support Tools, delivered with the
module) into your CD drive and install the software.
Alternatively, if you are viewing this document elec-
tronically and have a connection to the internet sim-
ply click on the link below and download the software
from the Watlow web site free of charge.
http://www.watlow.com/products/software/zone_config.cfm
Once the software is installed double click on the EZ-
ZONE Configurator icon placed on your desktop dur-
ing the installation process. If you cannot find the
icon follow the steps below to run the software:
1. Move your mouse to the "Start" button
2. Place the mouse over "All Programs"
3. Navigate to the "Watlow" folder and then the sub-
folder "EZ-ZONE Configurator"
4. Click on EZ-ZONE Configurator to run.
The first screen that will appear is shown below.
If the PC is already physically connected to the RMA
module click the next button to go on-line.
Note:
When establishing communications from PC to the
RMA module an interface converter will be required.
The Standard Bus network uses EIA-485 as the inter-
face. Most PCs today would require a USB to EIA-485
converter. However, some PCs may still be equipped
with EIA-232 ports, therefore an EIA-232 to EIA-485
converter would be required.
As can be seen in the above screen shot the software
provides the user with the option of downloading a
previously saved configuration as well as the ability
to create a configuration off-line to download later.
The screen shots that follow will take the user on-
line.
After clicking the next button above it is necessary to
select the communications port on the PC to use.
The available options allow the user to select "Try
them all" or to use a specific known communications
port. After installation of your converter if you are
not sure which communications port was allocated
select "Try them all" and then click next. The screen
to follow shows that the software is scanning for
devices on the network and that progress is being
made.
When complete the software will display all of the
available devices found on the network as shown be-
low.