Software • B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) - Control Center
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Power Panel 500 user's manual V1.40
10 B&R Automation Device Interface (ADI) - Control Center
The ADI (Automation Device Interface) enables access to specific functions on B&R devices. Settings for devices
can be read and configured using the B&R Control Center applet in the Control Panel.
Figure 135: ADI Control Center screenshots - Examples
Information:
The temperature and voltage values (e.g. CPU temperature, core voltage, battery voltage) shown in the
corresponding ADI window represent uncalibrated values for informational purposes. They cannot be
used to draw any conclusions about hardware alarms or error conditions. The hardware components
used have automatic diagnostic functions that can be applied in the event of error.
10.1 Functions
Information:
The functions provided by the Automation Device Interface (ADI) - Control Center vary according to
the device series.
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Changing display-specific parameters
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Reading device-specific keys
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Updating the key configuration
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Enabling device-specific LEDs on a membrane keypad or keys
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Reading and calibrating control devices (e.g. key switches, handwheels, joysticks, potentiometers)
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Reading temperatures, fan speeds, statistical data and switch settings
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Reading operating hours (power-on hours)
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Reading user and factory settings
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Reading software versions
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Updating and backing up BIOS and firmware
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Creating reports about the current system (support assistance)
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Setting the SDL equalizer value when adjusting SDL cables
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Changing the user serial ID
