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10. Flow Computer Setup Software
The FC setup program provides for configuring, monitoring and controlling a FC unit.
Sample applications are stored in disk files. The setup program calls these Templates. You
can store the setup from the program’s memory to either the FC (Downloading the file) or
to a disk file (Saving the file) for later usage. Similarly you can load the setup in program
memory from either a disk file (Opening a file) or from the FC unit (Uploading a file).
The program can monitor outputs from the unit while it is running.
The program can reset alarms and totalizers.
The peak demand may be reset when the option is supplied.
For assistance there are mini-helps at the bottom of each screen in the program. There is
also context sensitive help available for each screen accessible by pressing the F1 key.
10.1 System Requirements:
IBM PC or compatible with 386 or higher class microprocessor
4 MB RAM
3 MB free disk space
VGA or higher color monitor at 640 x 480
Microsoft
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Windows™ 3.1 or 3.11 or Windows 95/98™ or higher
Communication Port - RS-232
RS-232 Cable (customer supplied)
10.2 Cable and Wiring Requirements:
The serial communication port on your PC is either a 25 pin or 9 pin connector. No cabling
is supplied with the setup software. A cable must be purchased separately or made by
the user. It is recommended to purchase a serial cable which matches the available
communication port on you PC and a 9 pin male connection for the FC serial port.
10.3 Installation for Windows™ 3.1 or 3.11
The Setup Software includes an installation program which copies the software to your hard
drive.
Insert Setup Disk 1 in a floppy drive.
In the Program Manager, click File, and then select Run.
NOTE:
For Windows 95™ Click the Start button, select Run and proceed as
follows:
Type the floppy drive letter followed by a colon (:) and a backslash (\), and the word setup.
For Example:
a:\setup
Follow the instructions on your screen.
10.4 Using the Flow Computer Setup Software
The setup software window consists of several menu “Tabs”. Each tab is organized into
groups containing various configuration and/or monitoring functions. To view the tab
windows, simply click on the tab. The previous tab window will be hidden as the new tab
window is brought to the foreground.
Caution: It is required that the FC unit which is being configured be kept in the operating
mode while using the setup diskette. If not, uncertainty exists as to what
information will be retained when the session is concluded.
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