Sterlco A3 Blender Control and Data Acquisition Software User Manual

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Page Number 70

Adding new A3 Device Objects

Simply right click in the blank white area of the sheet you wish to add a
device to and select “Add ACS Device”. You will then see the following
dialog:

Add New Device Dialog


1. Edit the Device Name. Use whatever is appropriate for your blender.
2. Edit Device Description if desired. Any text that is entered here will

“pop-up” when the operator holds the mouse over the icon for the
device. This is commonly known as “Tool Tips” and can be used to give
the operator location information of the device.

3. Select the Device Type: OS, OA, OL, and OFC. A picture is given for

help.

4. Select the Communications Type: ACS AB BD blenders use the “Allen

Bradley Driver”, Older HydReclaim blenders and weigh hoppers use the
“Legacy Equipment with Hynet Driver”, ACS Mitsubishi blenders use the
“Mitsubishi Driver”, and Maguire WSB blenders use the “Maguire Driver”

5. Select which features you wish to enable for this device. These features

are shown in the “Available Features” box and are self-explanatory.

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