8. Energy management and PC interfacing
8.1 Interfacing the controller with a PC
8.1.1 Introduction to the software
The dryer controller has the ability to interface
with a PC. This gives the user or the service
engineer the opportunity to interrogate the
dryer to check the following:
• Operating stage times
• Service warnings
• Operating history
• Alarm settings
• Fault history
• Fault and service history
• Real Time displays
• Setting Energy Management Parameters –
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8.1.2 PC requirements
Controller Application software: Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows 2000, Windows
ME & Windows XP.
8.1.3 Installing the application software
Simply load the CD into the PC and the software will automatically load-up and
complete installation.
The Walker Filtration icon will be visible on the desktop.
8.1.4 Connecting the PC to the controller
Ensure that power to controller is isolated
Access to the controller is by removing the screw on the front panel, and removing the
panel.
Using the lead supplied connect the serial port connector to the PC.
The RS232 connector is located on the underside of the controller.
Remove the blanking plug taking care not to lose it and connect the RS232 connector
with the latch to the front of the dryer.
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Connecting the PC to the controller
