
Connecting PC to meter
Connect IrDa communication adaptor to its interface on transmitter and connect PC to adaptor.
Figure A-1
MAG 8000 or MAG 8000 CT has a built-in IrDA communication interface on top of meter.
IrDA adaptor can be fixed to lid by rubber band.
Starting Flow Tool software program
Double-click on Flow Tool icon on windows desktop to start program.
Note
For on-line communication make sure the IrDA symbol is visible in the toolbar status menu
before starting Flow Tool.
A.3
Configuring the device
This chapter describes how to set up meter for communication with PC. The options in both
Flow Tool and SIMATIC PDM software are the same; only the views on the PC screen differ.
Flow Tool
A.3 Configuring the device
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