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11.
Using the RxConfig software
11.1
RxConfig System Requirements
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PC running Windows Vista/7/8/10
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CDROM drive (for installation)
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16Mb RAM
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8Mb free hard disk space for program
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Additional hard disk space for data
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VGA (or better) display
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One unused serial port (or USB slot if used with a USB to Serial
Converter)
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LC68 cable
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Eltek RC250
Load the program on your PC
–
it will try to find an existing Eltek folder. To
program the RC250 use the LC68 lead. Connect one end to the serial port of
the PC and the other to the mini DIN socket situated on the top panel of the
RC250. Set the Com port using
File > Properties
.
Menu
:
File
Load Receiver
Upload an existing RC250 configuration
File
Save Receiver
Save the current RC250 configuration
File
Properties
Select PC serial port for communications
with RC250 and Transmitter
Tools
Turn Receiver off Turns receiver off (display indicated OFF)
Tools
ModBus Setup
Sets device (node) address and register
addresses for ModBus communications.
See ModBus Configuration section.
Buttons: in the TX configuration table
Get TX
Get the current configuration from the
Transmitter
Set Interval
Set TX Interval (use the drop down menu)
Set Sensor On
Time
Applicable only to transmitter where the
external sensor needs power before a
reading can be taken. E.g. GS42/GS44
and GD43
Buttons: in the RX configuration table
Get RX
Get the current configuration from the
RC250
Set RX
Set the configuration in the RC250
