Thermo Scientific DensityPRO, Application Manual

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The NI-FBUS Configurator
Configurator Basics
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3. It is assumed that you have already designated the link master and set
the Link Active Schedule for devices on the network. If you have not,
click the Link Masters button to access the Network Parameters dialog
box. For information on link masters, the Link Active Schedule, and
setting network parameters, refer to the configurator user manual.
4. Click the Download Project button to start the download. This may
take several minutes. When finished, a dialog box appears informing
you that download is complete.
Other Configurator
Functions
ther Configurator
Functions
Once you have downloaded the configuration to the DensityPRO, you can
use the NI-FBUS Configurator to do other things.
Note Refer to the NI-FBUS user manual for more information on the
functions introduced in this section. If you are not using the NI-FBUS
Configurator, reference the documentation that came with your host
system.
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Monitor Parameters
You can view a graphical representation of the updates to the block
parameters. This is referred to as monitoring the parameters. Use the
Monitor Mode icon on the FBAP toolbar.
Quick Verify
A quick verify compares the parameters on the bus to those in the
configuration for a selected device or block. Right-click on the device or
block and select
Simple Verify Configuration.
Print a Configuration
The NI-FBUS Configurator provides several options for printing a
configuration project. Go to
File > Print and make the desired selections.