Krom Schroder PCO 200 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety

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Safety

Please read and keep in a safe place

Operating instructions

PC opto-adapter PCO 00

© 2014 Elster GmbH · Edition 06.14

Translation from the German

Contents

Contents

PC opto-adapter PCO 00................

Contents ..............................

Safety.................................

Checking the usage .....................

Part designations ........................ 2

Type label

Establishing a connection

Driver known ...........................2

Installing the driver

Determining the COM port number

Technical data .........................4

Certification

Declaration of conformity

Logistics
Contact

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carefully before installing or operating. Following the
installation, pass the instructions on to the opera­tor. This unit must be installed and commissioned
in accordance with the regulations and standards
in force. These instructions can also be found at
www.docuthek.com.

Explanation of symbols

• ,  ,  , 

▷ = Instruction

Liability

We will not be held liable for damage resulting from
non-observance of the instructions and non-com­pliant use.

Safety instructions

Information that is relevant for safety is indicated in
the instructions as follows:

Please read through these instructions

... = Action

DANGER

Indicates potentially fatal situations.

WARNING

Indicates possible danger to life and limb.

CAUTION

Indicates possible material damage.

All interventions may only be carried out by qualified
gas technicians. Electrical interventions may only be
carried out by qualified electricians.

Conversion, spare parts

All technical changes are prohibited. Only use OEM
spare parts.

Changes to edition 08.

The following chapters have been changed:
– Establishing a connection
– Determining the COM port number
– Technical data
– Logistics

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Checking the usage

PC opto-adapter PCO200 for cable-based commu­nication between Kromschröder devices with optical
interface and a PC or notebook with USB interface.
Preconditions for operation with PC opto-adapter
PCO200: PC software BCSoft from version 3.6.8,
PC with USBinterface.

This function is only guaranteed when used within the

specified limits– see page4 (Technical data). Any
other use is considered as non-compliant.

Part designations

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 PC opto-adapter PCO 200

 CD: PC software BCSoft/drivers

Type label

D-49018 Osnabrück, Germany

PCO 200
74960625

-20 bis +60 °C

-4 bis +140 °F

▷ When you now try to start BCSoft, you will be

asked to enter the COM port number in the in­terface configuration dialog box.

 See page3 (Determining the COM port num-

ber).

Installing the driver
 Insert the “PC software BCSoft/drivers” CD.
 Select “Install PCO200”.

 Click on “Extract” to extract the files and start

installation.

Establishing a connection

Driver known
 Connect PCO200 to an available USBport on

the PC or notebook.

▷

The required driver is already available in your

operating system. The connection between
device and PC/notebook will be established
automatically.

▷ The “Installing device driver software” message

appears in the taskbar.

▷ The following context message is displayed:

▷ The PCO200 driver is being installed.
▷ Once the driver has been successfully installed,

the following context message appears:

▷ The PCO200 is ready for operation.

4 Click on “Next”.

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5 Click on “Finish” to finish installation.

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If the installation procedure has been completed
successfully, the PCO200 can be connected
to an available USB port and is ready for use.

Determining the COM port number

▷ The COM port number of the PCO200 can be

found in the Device Manager in the Control Panel.

 Open the interface configuration dialog box by

selecting the menu item Scom2 or Chipcom
under Extras\Options\Interface in BCSoft.

 Enter the COM port number, in this example

“COM15”.

 Click on “Connect” to connect BCSoft to the

PCO200.

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Technical data

Electrical interface: USB V1.1
Plug connector: USB Type A plug
Operating voltage: passive 5 V power supply (via
USBport)
FTDI driver (virtual COM port/VCP); current drivers
can also be found at www.ftdichip.com
Operating systems: Win9x, Win2000, WinXP, Win­dows Vista, Windows 8.x
IR interface: baud rate 2400 baud
Optical interface retaining force: > 17 N
Lens: Ø 26 mm
Cable length: 3 m
Weight: approx. 90 g
Housing: anodized aluminium
Colour: black

Ambient temperature:

-20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Storage temperature:

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

Certification

Declaration of conformity

We, the manufacturer, hereby declare that the prod­uct PCO 200 complies with the essential require­ments of the following Directives and Standards:
Directives:

– 2004/108/EC

Standards:

– EN 610006-2
– EN 610006-4

The production is subject to a Quality System pursu-

ant to DIN EN ISO 9001.
Elster GmbH

Logistics

Transport

Protect the unit from external forces (blows, shocks,
vibration). On receipt of the product, check that the
delivery is complete, see page2 (Part designa­tions). Report any transport damage immediately.

Storage

Store the product in a dry and clean place.
Storage temperature: see page4 (Technical data).
Storage time: 6months in the original packaging
before using for the first time. If stored for longer
than this, the overall service life will be reduced by
the corresponding amount of extra storage time.

Packaging

The packaging material is to be disposed of in ac­cordance with local regulations.

Disposal

Components are to be disposed of separately in
accordance with local regulations.

Scan of the Declaration of conformity (D, GB) – see
www.docuthek.com

Ordering Information: Part No. KR28350-P200