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Software Service Tool
6.1 Introduction
The ALTOSONIC V12/V6 Monitoring, Configuration and Service Tool (MCST) is a software
package developed to support the application of the ALTOSONIC V12 / OPTISONIC V6
ultrasonic gas flow meters.
It is designed to be used with a PC or laptop computer with a Windows operating system.
It has the capability to
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collect data from a flow meter
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present data from a flow meter
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verify/set/adjust parameters used by the software inside the flow meter
The software can be operated using different communication methods such as
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TCP/IP
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Modbus
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USB
As discussed in sections 5.3.3 5.3.4 and 5.3.5 the RS485 serial communication link is
applicable for field installations.
For details of the service tool see: Quick start guide and Manual, Monitoring, Configuration
and Service Tool (MCST), ALTOSONIC V12, OPTISONIC V6. For convenience the most
important functions are described in this standard operating manual as well.
6.2 Starting a session
6.2.1. Connecting
After the program is launched a blank screen will appear with only a number of menu pull
down buttons on the menu bar on the upper left side of the computer screen.
Figure 6-1: Menu pull down buttons
In order to start the data communication with a particular meter:
Choose and click the menu pull down button “Device”
A menu will open with the options Connect, Reconnect and Disconnect.
Figure 6-2: Connecting
Click “Connect” (at this time the only valid option)
