5. Configuration
5 Configuration
The CP640c has been preloaded with factory default or optionally a custom OEM-specific configura-
tion to ensure easy start-up and commissioning. To support the diversity of applications, the control
panel is easily configured on demand. Accessing configurable settings can be accomplished in three
ways:
1.
Display Menu
2.
LOFA CANplus
®
Software Suite and LOFA CANplus
®
Config kit
3.
LOFA CANplus
®
Software Suite and a USB drive
5.1
Display Menu
Most commonly, accessible parameters can be changed on-site or in a facility by navigating the
display using the soft keys to find the appropriate menu page and data field. The available menu
items are dependent upon the current access level (see section
3.9.1
for available menu items).
Easy to follow menu navigation diagrams are located throughout the user manual and accompany
each section which describes a configurable operation or setting.
5.2
LOFA CANplus
®
Software Suite and LOFA CANplus
®
Con-
fig kit
In situations where multiple units must be reconfigured, or in the case of a single unit which
requires complete reconfiguration, it is recommend to use the CANplus
®
Software Suite, which
is LOFA’s proprietary configuration software. The software suite is meticulously maintained and
regularly updated. These free updates include software enhancements and new functionality,
and they ensure compatibility with evolving technologies. The latest update can be found at
http://www.lofa.net/updates/.
The LOFA CANplus
®
Config kit (LOFA part number 010-6750-01) includes:
1.
An adapter harness that connects to the panels engine interface connector
2.
An AC power supply
3.
A USB to CAN bus hardware adapter
With this kit, a panel’s configuration can be read from the panel or written to the panel via CAN bus.
During read or write operations, the panel must be the only CAN bus device (using the included
adapter harness insures proper operation during configuration read or writes). A demonstration
video that shows how to use the CANplus
®
Config kit and the software suite can be viewed at
http://www.lofa.net/product-support/videos/.
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