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The TC505 is available with a communication link for
operation on Windows based PCs using a serial link
(controller is directly connected to a serial PC port) or
an industrial standard RS422/485 fieldbus. The signals
are electrically isolated for safe and proper operation.
This feature allows full access to all process parame-
ters, programmes, configuration and controller
operation. A complete remote control of the TC505
becomes possible. Follwing are some typical applications:
•
check and modify configuration using bentrup
WinConfig (utility free of charge)
•
connect the TC505 to your own software using
the published data protocol
•
connect the TC505 to your own software using
windows DDE (simple commands like „START“;
bentrup DDE fieldbus driver software required)
•
state of the art software bentrup WinControl for
visualization, data acquisition and recording,
managing firing programmes and configuration
A detailed description of the options including the
definitions of the communication protocol can be
found on our homepage
http://www.bentrup.de
.
On pressing key
select
(21) on power up the TC505
shows its hardware release as well as any installed
options. The codes shown on the display have the
following meanings:
•
number of control channels *
•
number of switching outputs*
•
number of analog outputs *
•
real time clock installed yes / no
•
large programm memory installed yes / no
•
hardware release code
* The actual number can be less, please check with the code on
the controllers type label following the type of thermocouple
(e.g. TC505-S-14- .. stands for 1 zone / 4 switching outputs)
Z3
Z 1
Z2
Appendix E
Communication Link
Appendix F
Checking Installed
Options
