SOMMER SPA-2, Руководство пользователя

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3 How do I start?
Follow the steps described below to set the basic configurations and to acquire the first meas-
urement results.
NOTE Perform the first start-up in your lab or office before installing the
equipment in the field!
3.1 Connect the SPA-2 to a PC
1. Install the Commander support software (see How do I install it? )
2. Connect the yellow and gray wire of the sensor cable to the USB to RS485 isolated converter
cable and plug it into your PC as illustrated in the figure below.
3. Connect a 9...28 VDC power supply to the SPA-2
4. Start the Commander software.
5. Click on Communication assistant on the right-hand side of the Commander window and fol-
low the instructions. During this procedure the communication assistant will search for con-
nected devices. Upon successful completion, the new connection is added to the connections
list (tab
Connections (F8) ).
6. In the Communication Section at the right-hand side of the Commander window select Mode
Connection and the previously created connection from the drop-down list.
7. Click Connect to establish a connection with the SPA-2. If the connection was successful a
green icon is displayed at the top-right corner of the Commander window.
8. Select the tab Parameters (F2) and click Download parameters from device on the left side of
the Commander-window. The complete parameter list is transferred from the sensor to your
PC and displayed in the
Parameter window.
Figure 2 Wiring of the SPA-2 to a PC
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