
SuperNova PD500 PID Process & Temperature Controllers
Instruction Manual
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SuperNova TCS Software
The SuperNova line of controllers includes the FREE
SuperNova TCS monitoring and programming
software.
The easiest and quickest way to connect to the
SuperNova TCS software is to use the on-board mini-
USB port available on all SuperNova controllers.
This software can be used for monitoring, data
logging, programming, and troubleshooting
SuperNova controllers.
SuperNova TCS software can connect to a maximum
of 31 units when using the RS-485 communications
option. A single unit can be connected via the USB
connection.
Remote Programming
SuperNova TCS software allows all setup parameters
to be programmed remotely from a PC and saved to a
file for reporting or programming other controllers.
We recommend the following sequence for getting the
controller into service using the SuperNova TCS
software:
1. There is no need to apply AC power to the
controller for parameter setup.
2. Connect the controller to the PC with the USB
cable provided.
3. If SuperNova TCS software (TCS) is already
installed in your computer, then double click the
TCS icon or select TCS from your list of
programs by selecting the PD folder, and then
TCS software.
4. If the SuperNova TCS software is not installed,
follow the instructions provided below.
5. Use SuperNova TCS software to configure the
controller for your application.
6. Disconnect the USB cable from the controller.
7. Apply power and signal and check operation of
the controller.
8. Install the controller and put into service.
9. Make any programming adjustments using the
front panel buttons.
Data Acquisition
SuperNova TCS software provides a convenient way
to collect the data from the SuperNova controller. The
user can select the logging time interval. Data can be
written to a file, which can then be imported into a
spreadsheet or other application or viewed in the
SuperNova TCS software.
Monitoring
SuperNova TCS software can be used to monitor up
to 31 SuperNova controllers on a PC. The screenshot
below shows SuperNova TCS software monitoring a
single SuperNova controller.
Monitoring with RS-485
Connection
SuperNova TCS software may be connected directly
to the controller using the on-board USB connector.
However, if used in the application, it may be
convenient to use the RS-485 connection to connect
to a computer. This method is also required when
monitoring multiple SuperNova controllers.
To connect the SuperNova controllers with the
RS-485 option to a computer, the PDA8485 USB to
RS-485 Isolated Converter is recommended.
One PDA8485-I may support all SuperNova
controllers, up to 31 units, connected.
Quantity
Model
Description
1
PDA8485-I
USB to RS-485
Isolated Converter
SuperNova TCS Installation
1. Go to
SuperNova TCS software.
2. Read all SuperNova and SuperNova TCS
instructions.
3. Download Installation file to computer
4. Double-click installation file to open it
5. Double-click the appropriate setup file to begin
installation:
6. TCS-1.0.2_(x86).exe for 32-bit operating
systems.
7. TCS-1.0.2_(x64).exe for 64-bit operating
systems.
8. Follow on-screen instructions