2. CONFIGURATION
2.2.
MasterTool IEC XE Graphic Editor
MasterTool IEC XE software has a graphic editor which helps the system architecture determination and verification. The
following functionalities of the MasterTool IEC XE Graphic Editor are listed:
2.2.1.
Compatible components tree
All Nexto Series modules are listed on MasterTool IEC XE graphic editor side. To insert any of them in a given backplane
rack, it’s necessary to drag the desired module to the desired slot of the backplane rack.
2.2.2.
Module documentation access
Pressing the right button on any module within the bus, the graphic editor delivers access to all documentation existent
from the respective module, helping the immediate access to important information.
2.2.3.
Architecture verification
MasterTool IEC XE graphic editor is responsible for running several verifications in order to facilitate the correct definition
of the architecture to be used. Therefore, it’s recommended the use of the MasterTool IEC XE graphic editor before the
final definition of the architecture and modules to be used. Consistencies such as: correct positioning of each used module,
compatibility between modules and maximum power required from the power supply are some verification executed by the
MasterTool IEC XE graphic editor.
2.2.4.
Bill of materials
The MasterTool IEC graphic editor generates a bill of materials with the code, description and quantity of each module
used in the architecture assembled. Such function is extremely useful for products purchase.
2.2.5.
Configuration and consumption
Beyond the bill of materials, the MasterTool IEC XE graphic editor generates another report: configuration and consump-
tion. Such report indicates which are the modules used in each system rack. Besides that, the report indicates each module tag
and its description. Finally, this same report also indicates the modules electrical current consume in a specific backplane rack.
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