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USB INTERFACE
The USB interface is used for CONFIGURING or MONITORING the device. For CONFIGURATION, the
NXperience
software should be used,
which offers features for creating, viewing, saving and opening configurations from the device or from files on your computer. The feature for saving
and opening configurations in files makes it possible to transfer configurations between device and make backup copies. For specific models,
NXperience
also allows for updating the controller’s firmware (internal software) via USB interface.
For MONITORING, any supervision (SCADA) or laboratory software may be used that offers support for Modbus RTU communication over a serial
communication port. When connected to a computer USB port,
TEMP
Climate
Transmitter
is recognized as a conventional serial port (COM x). Use
NXperience
or refer to the Device Manager on Windows Control Panel to identify the COM port that was assigned to the transmitter. Refer to the
Modbus memory mapping in the device’s communication manual and its supervision software documentation to perform MONITORING.
Follow the procedure below to use the device’s USB communication:
•
Download
NXperience
from our website and install it on your computer (see chapter NXPERIENCE SOFTWARE). The USB drivers required for
communication will be installed along with the software.
•
Connect the USB cable between the device and the computer. The controller doesn’t need a power supply. The USB will provide enough power
for the communication operation (other device functions may not operate).
•
Launch
NXperience
, configure communication and start device recognition.
The USB interface IS NOT ISOLATED from the retransmission outputs and alarm
outputs. Its purpose is temporary use during CONFIGURATION and
MONITORING periods. For the safety of people and device, it should only be
used with the device fully disconnected from the external power supply inlet. USB
use in any other connection condition is possible, but it requires careful analysis
by the person in charge of installation. For MONITORING for long periods and
with inputs and outputs connected, use of the RS485 interface is recommended,
available or optional in most of our devices.