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Connecting via COM Port
Devices can also be connected and set up directly via one of the available COM ports on the computer running
the software. Multiple devices can be connected at once, limited only by the number of COM ports that you
have available on the PC/laptop. Refer to Figure 7, section 2.
The serial comms is connected to pins 10, 11 and 12 on the lube controller. Drawing 427j on page 13 shows
the connections needed. Power also needs to be applied to the device when programming.
Alternatively, a special purpose inline adaptor lead (part number 3314) can be purchased. The inline adaptor
lead would allow the programming and calibration to occur while the lube controller is still connected to the
machine.
To connect to a device, select the checkbox of the COM port to which the device is connected. If you are using
a USB-to-serial converter, then you may have to refresh the list of COM ports once the drivers are loaded and
the converter is recognised.
The lube controller must be powered when communicating with the software. A new screen will now be
displayed where the device can be set up and the settings saved. More information about changing the device
profile is discussed further on in this document.
Upgrading the Device
If the version of firmware inside the device is out-of-date, then the Muirhead
®
Device Tool software will detect
this when a connection is first made, and the software will display a request to update the firmware. Click
Yes
,
and the software will proceed to load the new firmware and will display the updating progress on a status bar.
It is recommended that the firmware be allowed to update before proceeding.
Main Setup Screen
Layout
The main set-up screen looks very complex but can easily be understood when broken up into individual
sections.
Figure 8 Layout of the main set-up screen
No.
Description
1
Tabbed browsing of devices
2
Toolbar buttons
3
Input settings and input options
4
Functional set-up of the device and customisable device information
5
Output settings
6
External wiring schematic