Software
7.4 Automation Device Interface (ADI)
The Automation Device Interface (ADI) enables access to specific functions of B&R devices.
7.4.1 ADI driver
7.4.1.1 Installation
The ADI driver is included in most B&R Windows operating systems or can be installed on request.
The ADI driver (also includes the ADI Control Center) and user documentation can be downloaded at no cost from
the Downloads section of the B&R website (
). If a more recent version is available, it can
be installed later.
Information:
The
Write filter
must be disabled during installation.
7.4.1.2 ADI Control Center
The settings of B&R devices can be read out and changed in Windows
using the ADI Control Center in the Control Panel. The figure shown is a
symbolic image; the representation may vary depending on the device.
Information:
The displayed temperature and voltage values (e.g. CPU temper-
ature, core voltage, battery voltage) represent uncalibrated infor-
mation values. No conclusions about possible alarms or hardware
malfunctions can be drawn from this. The hardware components
used have automatic diagnostic functions in the event of error.
7.4.1.2.1 Functions
The ADI Control Center offers the following functions, for example:
•
Changing display-specific parameters
•
Reading out device-specific keys
•
Updating the key configuration
•
Testing keys or device-specific LEDs of a membrane keypad
•
Reading out or calibrating control devices (e.g. key switch, handwheel, joystick, potentiometer)
•
Reading out temperatures, fan speeds, switch positions and statistical data
•
Reading out operating hours (power-on hours)
•
Reading user settings and factory settings
•
Reading out software versions
•
Updating and backing up BIOS and firmware
•
Creating reports for the current system (support)
•
Setting the SDL equalizer value for the SDL cable adjustment
•
Changing the user serial ID
For a detailed description, see the user documentation for the ADI driver.
Information:
The functions available in the ADI Control Center depend on the device family.
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