Eaton MTL83*C Modbus, Software Manual

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8 INM MTL83xC PC Modbus Rev 1
DRAFT - 06 January 2019
5 SOFTWARE OPERATION
This section covers the operation of the MTL83xC Configurator software. For detailed
operation of the hardware, please see the relevant installation manuals.
The following is the screen that appears when the software opens:
Figure 2 - The MTL838C Tab
This is a standard Windows application that incorporates a typical Menu system and Tabs
to organize the information. The three Tabs cover the three possible pieces of hardware
in an installation (seen in the images at the bottom of the screen). Data relevant to the
associated piece of hardware is on that Tab. For example, information specific to the
MTL838C is on the MTL838C Tab.
It should be noted, however, that the configuration data for the entire system is actually
stored on the MTL838C. This allows an MTL831C to be replaced without requiring re-
configuration. When an MTL831C powers up, the MTL838C recognizes it and sends it
the correct configuration.
The Connection Status section at the bottom is below the tabs and provides
visual information on the status of the components. In the image above, the
PC software is not communicating with the MTL838C. This is indicated by the
Transmitting and Receiving LEDs being OFF and the MTL838C word being
grayed out.