
8.1.1 Offline operation
(indirect data transmission)
In offline mode, there is no constant data communication between the computer and actua-
tor. Communication must first be established to upload from the actuator and download data
to the actuator.
Downloading data to the actuator:
Select
Download to the device in Device menu to transfer data to the actuator. The actuator
starts to control after data are downloaded from TROVIS-VIEW.
Uploading data from the actuator:
Select
Upload from device in Device menu to transfer all the data from the actuator.
Uploaded data are indicated in TROVIS-VIEW by the
icon.
Note:
Data transmission can also be performed by clicking the icons in the device toolbar:
click
to download data from TROVIS-VIEW to the actuator and, click
to upload data
from the actuator and to display them in TROVIS-VIEW.
8.1.2 Online operation
(direct data transmission)
The actuator and TROVIS-VIEW are constantly connected in online operation. Current con-
figuration and operating data are uploaded from the actuator cyclically and displayed in
TROVIS-VIEW. Likewise, any settings performed in TROVIS-VIEW are directly transferred to
the actuator.
In the event of a sensor breakage, the interruption in sensor connection is shown without de-
lay in the
Sensors folder.
Activate online operation:
Select
Online in Device menu to activate online mode.
In online mode,
in the device toolbar is animated.
Deactivate online operation:
Select
Online in Device menu while the online mode is activated.
The online mode is canceled.
Note:
Alternatively, click
in the device toolbar to activate online operation and click
de-
activate online operation.
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