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5 Quick reference
5.1 Configuring the device using Lika's setting up software
RD6 Modbus DRIVECOD positioning units are supplied with a software expressly
developed and released by Lika Electronic in order to allow an easy set up of the
device. The program allows the operator to set the working parameters of the
device; control manually some movements and functions; and monitor whether
the device is running properly. The program is supplied for free and can be
installed in any PC fitted with a Windows operating system (Windows XP or
later). The executable file to launch the program is
SW_RD6_MODBUS.EXE
and
is available in the enclosed documentation or at the address
ROTARY ACTUATORS > ROTARY ACTUATORS/POSITIONING UNITS
(DRIVECOD)
. The program is designed to be installed simply by copying the
executable file to the desired location and there is
no
installation
process. To
launch it just double-click the file icon. To close the program press the
DISCONNECT
button in the
Serial Configuration
page and then click the
CLOSE
button in the title bar.
WARNING
Please be sure to comply with the following compatibilities between the HW-
SW version of the actuator and the software release of the Modbus executable
file.
Compatibility
HW-SW
EXE Modbus
1.0-1.0
from V1.0 to ...
NOTE
Before starting the program, connect the device to the personal computer
through serial ports. The serial interface of the DRIVECOD unit is a RS-485 type
connector, while the serial standard in the personal computers (when available)
is a RS-232 type connector. Therefore you must install a RS-485 / RS-232
converter, easily available in the market. Should the personal computer not be
equipped with a serial port (RS-232 or RS-485), you must install a USB / RS-485
converter, easily available in the market too. For any information on the
connection scheme and the cable pinout refer to the instruction sheet provided
with the converter.
On the DRIVECOD side the cable must be connected to the M12 5-pin
male connector (BUS IN).
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