Maxiflex T2 CPU User Manual
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4. Configuring a T2 CPU
4.1 Using OMNISET or DITview to configure the T2 CPU
Most of the features available on the T2 CPU are easily accessible and can be configured
with the minimum of effort by writing to Registers in the DIT in the CPU.
The best method to manually configure a T2 CPU is to use either the Microsoft
Windows95/98/NT/2000 compatible OMNISET or DITView utilities through the
programming port of the CPU.
It is possible to configure a T2 CPU through any of its communications ports that have
access to the DIT, using any software capable of writing to the DIT of the CPU. The DIT
register is given in section 5.
4.1.1 OMNISET
The OMNISET configuration utility is available free of charge for the purpose of configuring
a wide range of OMNIFLEX products, including this range of CPU’s. A Template File
compatible with the particular model of CPU is required, and is supplied with OMNISET.
Check for the latest available version on the OMNIFLEX Resource Centre CD or web site
(
www.omniflex.com
)
4.1.2 DITview
The DITview utility is an enhanced version of OMNISET, and allows programming directly
over a Conet/c network, and provides the ability to edit and create custom Template files.
DITview is supplied as part of the CONET EXPLORER SUITE, which is required for
programming of the T2 CPU using EziForth, and must be purchased separately.
Wherever reference to OMNISET is made throughout this text, DITview may be used.
4.1.3 Connecting OMNISET with the CPU
To setup the T2 CPU through the programming port using OMNISET or DITview, follow this
procedure:
1. Plug the programming cable into the programming port of the CPU and into a spare
serial port on your PC.
2. Ensure that the OMNISET software utility is running on your Laptop or PC.
(For more information on the installation and operation of OMNISET, please consult the
Help File shipped with the software.)
3. Ensure the correct COM port is selected in OMNISET. (DITview uses a different method
via the CONET server. See the help for this product for further information.)
4. Open the template file named “011001
nn
(M124xA).dvx” supplied with OMNISET. (The
nn
is replaced with the revision number of the latest available dvx file).
5. Ensure that the Target Address is set to “Local CPU”. This is shown in the centre of the
status bar of OMNISET/DITview.
6. The Product Information Group should now be properly displayed. The Alive Counter
(DIT Register 23) should be counting up to indicate that the CPU is “Alive” and
connected to the PC.
