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MicroTech Controller Configure Tool
The basic information collected by the MicroTech Controller Configure tool can be used to
troubleshoot communications problems that may occur with specific MicroTech controllers. For
example, if all but one unit ventilator is communicating on the network, you could use this tool to
check the non-communicating controller’s port configuration (e.g., it might be set up as level 3
instead of level 2). See Figure 26.
Figure 26. MicroTech Controller Configure Tool, Information Screen
Following are brief descriptions of each information field:
MicroTech Address
The actual MicroTech network address that the controller is using. For a
level-2 controller, the first part of the address should match the hex
switch setting. For a level-3 controller, the last part of the address should
match the hex switch setting. If this is not the case, check the controller
level and/or try cycling power to the controller.
Controller Series
The style of the MicroTech controller. Different style controllers have
different memory maps.
Program IDENT
The program identification code for the actual MicroTech program that is
loaded in the controller.
Communication
Port Speeds
The configured data transmission speeds for the two communications
ports. These configured speeds can be changed with this tool.
Communication
Port Configuration
The port configurations of the two communications ports. The controller
level is part of the port configuration. The port configuration can be
changed with this tool. The most common level-2 configuration is shown
in Figure 26.
Checksums
The checksums for the controller. The checksums must match; otherwise,
the controller’s program will not run. When you change port speeds or
configurations, the Setup Wizard will automatically adjust the Actual
checksum to match the EOS Calculated checksum.
Click the Configure button to change the MicroTech controller’s port configuration or port speeds, or
click the Main Screen button to return to the Main screen. Clicking the Refresh Screen button will
cause the information to update.
If you click the Configure button, the Setup Wizard will warn you that the tool cannot be used on
certain types of MicroTech controllers. Those controllers have special programming and changes to
their port configurations can be made only from their keypad/displays. If the controller you are
connected to is not one of those listed, proceed to the edit screen. See Figure 27. If the checksums do
not match, the tool will not allow you to proceed to the edit screen. In this instance, MicroTech
Monitor software should be used instead.