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Automation Panel 5000 User's manual V2.11
7.4 Control Center
The settings of B&R devices can be read out and changed in Windows us-
ing the Control Center in the Control Panel. The figure shown is a symbolic
image; the representation may vary depending on the device.
Information:
The displayed temperature and voltage values (e.g. CPU temper-
ature, core voltage, battery voltage) represent uncalibrated infor-
mation values. No conclusions about possible alarms or hardware
malfunctions can be drawn from this. The hardware components
used have automatic diagnostic functions in the event of error.
7.4.1 Functions
The Control Center offers the following functions, for example:
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Changing display-specific parameters
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Reading out device-specific keys
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Updating the key configuration
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Testing keys or device-specific LEDs of a membrane keypad
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Reading out or calibrating control devices (e.g. key switch, handwheel, joystick, potentiometer)
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Reading out temperatures, fan speeds, switch positions and statistical data
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Reading out operating hours (power-on hours)
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Reading user settings and factory settings
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Reading software versions
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Updating and backing up BIOS and firmware
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Creating reports for the current system (support)
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Setting the SDL equalizer value for the SDL cable adjustment
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Changing the user serial ID
Depending on the version, see either the Control Center's integrated online help or the user documentation for
a detailed description.
Information:
The functions available in the Control Center depend on the device family.
7.4.2 Installation
The ADI driver is included in most B&R Windows operating systems or can be installed on request.
The ADI driver (also includes the Control Center) and user documentation can be downloaded at no cost from
the Downloads section of the B&R website (
). If a more recent version is available, it can
be installed later.
Information:
The
Write filter
must be disabled during installation.
