ABB DHH805-A, Operating Instruction

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40 OI/DHH805-EN Rev. D | Handheld communicator Model DHH805-A
8 PC-Tool
8 PC-Tool
8.1 Overview
DHH805-A needs the dedicated software called PC-Tool. Using
this software, the user can manage Device Description files and
configurations, upgrade license, update DHH805-A firmware,
and monitor SD Card memory.
Note. SD Card memory status is also available under Settings > Memory info.
8.2 Installation procedure
Once the DVD has been inserted in the DVD-Rom reader, the
driven installation procedure begins. Many PC configurations
are checked and at the end PC-Tool software is installed. In
case of unexpected errors, an intuitive troubleshooting section
leads users to DHH805 and PC-Tool complete functioning.
Note. PC-Tool installer start autonomously thanks to an autorun file. In case your
system administrator has disabled autorun functioning, browse DVD resources and
click on DHH805 Setup.exe
8.3 PC-Tool homepage
DHH805-A PC-Tool is a user-friendly, intuitive software made
by ABB. On the homepage, the status bar allows the user to
know about whether the internet resources are correctly in
place, whether the DHH805-A is connected to the PC-TOOL
properly, and important device information, such as license
type, device serial number, and update availability. See the
below figure for locations of this information.
1
1 Internet connection icon | 2 DHH805-A connection icon | 3 DHH805-A
license type and DHH805 tag information icon | 4 Update icon
2 3 4
Figure 31: PC-Tool homepage
Note. When internet resources and DHH805-A connection are not in place, the
icons are coloured grey.
License type and DHH805 tag icon is active only when the device is connected.
Update icon blinks when new software and/or firmware release(s) is (are) available.
Figure 32: PC-Tool DD manager
1 PC-Tool tree | 2 Transfer button | 3 Upload DDs to PC | 4 Recycle bin of left
tree | 5 DHH805-A tree | 6 Upload button | 7 Recycle bin of right tree |
8 DHH805-A SD Card memory status with colour legend | 9 Tree sorting in
descending order
PC-Tool homepage features a menu bar composed by three tabs:
— File : contains basic software commands such as Home,
Restart and Close
— Tools: features the most important commands such as
License Upgrade, DD Manager, Configuration Manager,
Display HHT Screen and Check for Updates.
— Help: gives users information about PC-Tool usage, error log,
main software settings, and reference contacts.
8.4 Main tabs explanation
8.4.1 File
Under the File menu, the user can select three different
commands:
— Home: refreshes PC-Tool homepage and performs
software basic checks (internet resources availability,
DHH805-A connection to the PC and identification, and
firmware and software updates availability).
—
Restart:
re-launches PC-Tool program quickly, in the case
of application misbehaving
—
Close:
stops the application, similar to the window close
command in the top-right-hand corner.
8.4.2 Tools
This section contains the most important device management
commands.
— Upgrade license: upgrades depending on the internet
connection. It can be performed online or offline.
— DD Manager: enables user to upload DD files from PC to
DHH805-A. Also, it is accessible directly from PC-Tool
homepage.