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24 Remote Control
10 Remote Control
The ICM can be controlled using the remote control facility included in the LPA-
View software package, installed on a PC. Alternatively customers can use their
own software running on a PC or PLC.
Since the ICM includes a built-in datalogging memory, operators can make use of
the remote control facility in one of two ways:
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Direct Online Operation
The ICM is permanently connected to a computer while tests are carried out.
The operator can set parameters, type a label and initiate the test. They can then
monitor the progress of each test. Each test result is displayed and downloaded
into the test database as it is completed.
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Disconnected Operation
Here the ICM operates as a stand alone item, performing tests on a schedule
or under external command from a control system. If a permanent record of
the results is needed, an operator can occasionally connect a computer and use
LPA-View to download the accumulated test data.
10.1 Computer Connection
The connection is made using an RS485 adaptor connected to the PC. Either a
USB:RS485 or a RS232:RS485 converter can be used, depending on the the in-
terface available on the computer. The ICM-USBi is separately available as a pre-
wired solution for USB (all modern laptops and PCs). Make the connection, start
LPA-View running and then apply power to the ICM.
To access the Remote Device facility in LPA-View, press the Remote Control button
on the toolbar.
The Connect dialogue will then appear.
The first time that this is done, the correct communications port (COM port) on the
computer has to be selected, as detailed below.