Phoenix Contact MACX MCR-CONF User Manual

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User Manual

Quick Start Guide for the
MACX MCR-CONF configuration software

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Quick Start Guide for the MACX MCR-CONF configuration software

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Table of Contents

1 Installing MACX MCR-CONF ..................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Requirements.....................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 System requirements ..........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 Hardware requirements ......................................................................1-1

1.2 Installing the software .........................................................................................1-2

1.2.1 Starting the installation program .........................................................1-2

1.2.2 Installing the USB driver ......................................................................1-4

2 Starting MACX MCR-CONF ....................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Information area .................................................................................................2-2

2.2 Toolbar ...............................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Tabs ...................................................................................................................2-4

2.3.1 Device Settings ...................................................................................2-4

2.3.2 Monitoring .........................................................................................2-10

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1 Installing MACX MCR-CONF

MACX MCR-CONF is a configuration software solution for parameterizing devices from the
MACX MCR product range.

The software is a stand-alone tool for installation on PCs and laptops.

1.1 Requirements

Communication with the device is only possible by means of an
"IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER" programming adapter, which is available as an accessory.

Figure 1-1 IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER, Order No. 2811271

1.1.1 System requirements

Supported operating
systems

Windows 2000

Windows XP SP2 or later (recommended)

Windows Vista SP1 or later

1.1.2 Hardware requirements

No functions or commands that require communication with the device can be executed
without a physical configuration.

However, complete parameterization is possible in the "offline" state.

CPU Pentium III 400 MHz, 1 GHz (recommended)

Main memory 256 MB (minimum), 512 MB (recommended)

Hard disk space 15 MB (minimum), 100 MB (recommended)

CD-ROM drive Yes

Interfaces USB (1.1 or later)

Interface adapter IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER, Order No. 2811271

Monitor SVGA, resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (minimum),

1152 x 864 pixels (recommended)

Operating devices Mouse, keyboard

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1.2 Installing the software

Prior to installation If an earlier version has been installed, uninstall this version via the Windows Control Panel

under "Software".

1.2.1 Starting the installation program

Downloaded installation
file

• Start the "MACX_MCR_CONF_Install_1_x_x.exe" file from the directory in which this

file was downloaded.

CD-ROM installation level • If you have received a CD, insert it in your CD-ROM drive.

The installation program usually starts automatically after a few seconds.
If this is not the case, start the "MACX_MCR_CONF_Install_1_x_x.exe" file on the

CD-ROM.

Starting installation An installation wizard is called, which guides you through the installation process.

• Follow the instructions in the installation program.

The installation program generates all the directories required for operation and copies
the files for the selected programs.

Figure 1-2 Selecting the setup language

Figure 1-3 Installation wizard (1)

Prior to installation, close all open Windows applications.

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Figure 1-4 Installation wizard (2)

Following program installation, the wizard for installing the USB driver is started. This
installs all the files needed to operate the "IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER".

Figure 1-5 Installing the programming adapter

Note for Windows XP

If during installation under Windows XP an alert appears stating that the software has not
passed Windows logo testing, continue with the installation process.

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Connect the computer to a MACX MCR-EX-SL temperature transducer using the
"IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER" programming adapter, which is available as an accessory.

1.2.2 Installing the USB driver

The USB driver is installed in two steps. First, a "USB Composite Device" is installed, then
the "USB Programming Adapter IFS" is installed in the second step.

If the "IFS-USB_PROG-ADAPTER" is connected to the USB connection, the Windows
hardware wizard starts.

Figure 1-6 Alerts about Windows logo testing

Figure 1-7 Note for Windows Vista

Only click on "Install" once the connection to the device has been established. Otherwise
click on "Cancel" and switch to offline mode.

Note for Windows XP

If during installation under Windows XP an alert appears stating that the software has not
passed Windows logo testing, continue with the installation process.

Note for Windows Vista

If an error message stating that "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software"
appears, select "Install this driver software anyway" and continue the installation process.

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The Windows hardware wizard appears.

Figure 1-8 Windows hardware wizard (1)

• When prompted, select "No, not this time" and "Install software automatically".

The hardware wizard now starts the installation process for the "USB Composite Device"
driver.

Figure 1-9 Windows hardware wizard (2)

• Click on "Finish".

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The hardware wizard is started again following successful installation.

Figure 1-10 Windows hardware wizard (3)

• When prompted, again select "No, not this time" and "Install software automatically".

The drivers for the "USB Programming Adapter IFS" are now installed.

• Click on "Finish".

Following successful installation, the "USB IFS-USB_PROG-ADAPTER" is ready to
operate.

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2 Starting MACX MCR-CONF

• If installed using the default settings, start MACX MCR-CONF via "Start/All

Programs/Phoenix Contact/MACX MCR-CONF 1.1/MACX MCR-CONF 1.1".

Response following
program start

The USB port is scanned to check whether a MACX MCR device is already connected.

1. If a device is found:
– The configuration window opens, if the device is known.
– An error message is displayed, if the device is not known.

2. If a device is not found:
– Window with device selection list for offline configuration

– Select the device
– Switch to offline configuration

Figure 2-1 Configuration window

Tabs

Toolbar

Information area

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2.1 Information area

The following information about the currently connected device is displayed here:

2.2 Toolbar

The toolbar contains the following menu items:

Device image A stylized image of the front view of the device is displayed

here.

Device information Device type

Description

Device IDs

Serial number

Firmware version

Status information

Manufacturer logo An image of the manufacturer's logo is displayed here.

Read device
settings

Th is bu tt on can be used to read the device data of a connected
device.

If the connected device is not supported, an error message is
displayed.

If no device is connected, this option is grayed out.

Transfer (local)
device settings
to the device

When this button is pressed, the current local device settings
are transferred to the device.

If no device is connected, this option is grayed out.

Offline setting When this option is selected, a list of supported devices is

opened, from which the required module can be selected.

Load device
settings from
data carrier

Can be used to load prepared device settings from a local data
carrier or network drive in the current workspace window.

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Save device
settings to data
carrier

Can be used to save the current device settings to a local data
carrier or network drive.

Print device
settings

The current device settings can be printed in table format for
documentation purposes.

Settings This menu item can be used to set the software language.

The selected language is activated the next time
MACX MCR-CONF is started.

In Version 1.2.0, English and German are available.
French and Spanish are to follow.

Help This menu item opens this user manual as a PDF file.

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2.3 Tabs

2.3.1 Device Settings

The "Device Settings" tab contains configuration and parameterization dialog boxes that
are relevant for the connected device.

The tree structure is divided into the following groups:
– Device descriptor
– Configuration
– Parameterization
–Service

In all windows in which parameters can be modified:
– The modified parameters are indicated with an icon (pencil)
– The "Cancel" button is available to reject the current changes

If a yellow padlock appears in front of the menu items in the tree structure, these menu
items are locked. To unlock them, enter a password via the "Service" menu item
(see page 2-8).

Device descriptor A device designation (16 characters), user text (20 characters,

maximum), and the installation date can be specified here.

In addition, the module name, serial number, and firmware
version are displayed.

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Configuration Input The analog input specific to the device is set here:

– Signal type/sensor type
– Connection method
– Sensor monitoring

Output The information displayed here is purely

informative and cannot be modified.

Error
handling

The following settings are possible:
– According to NE43 (upscale)
– According to NE43 (downscale)
– Definable
– Detection OFF

Functional
safety

This item is only available if a SIL-compatible
module (firmware Version 1.100 or later) has
been selected.

When "SIL ON" is selected, "Restart after
fail-safe" can be deactivated.

This means that in the event of an error, the
measuring transducer enters the failsafe state
according to safety functions 1 and 2, but is not
restarted.

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Parameterization Input The analog input specific to the device is set here:

– Signal range
– Temperature unit (depending on sensor type)
– Oversampling (mean-value generation)
– Moving average
– Cable resistance compensation for 2-wire

measurement (MACX MCR-EX-SL-RTD...
only)

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Parameterization Output The analog output specific to the device is set

here:
– Specification of the output signal range

(0 ... 20 mA, 4 ... 20 mA)
– Zero/span adjustment
– Values for exception handling

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Service The following settings can be made under the "Service" item:

Locking – Unlock entry:

There are three operating levels:
– Monitoring mode: Locking field is empty or contains

an incorrect entry

– Parameterization mode: Parameterization level is

enabled by entering the parameterization password
(default: 0000)

– Configuration mode: Parameterization and

configuration levels are enabled by entering the
configuration password (default: 0000)

See also "Changing the password" on page 2-8.

– Lock entry: Delete entry in "Locking" field

Reset device – Reset the module (Reset)

Simulation – Simulation (only possible in configuration mode)

The analog output can be set here by making the following
selections:

– (A) Set the output to a percentage value of the set range
–(B) Set zero/span adjustment
– A combination of (A) and (B)

Changing the password

The measuring transducer has two password levels. The password for each level is saved
to the device.

– The first level only allows changes to be made to the parameterization (measuring

range, etc.).

– The second level provides full access, i.e., the sensor can be changed and the

functional safety functions can be deactivated (configuration).

Both passwords are set to "0000" by default.

WARNING: Simulation directly affects the process
connected to the device and may only be used by
trained personnel.

The values for zero/span adjustment can be applied
by clicking on "Apply" in the corresponding
parameterization dialog box. They are permanently
saved to the device when the parameters are
transferred to the module.

NOTE: Protect the measuring transducer with an appropriate password
when it is used in safety-related systems.

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Change the password for configuration mode.

• Call the MACX MCR-CONF configuration software.

• Read the active configuration.

• Enter the password for configuration mode under Service → Locking (default: 0000).

• Click on Service → Locking → Change.

• Select a password – not 1234 or 1111.

• Enter the old password; then enter the new, secure password twice.

Once the password for configuration mode has been changed, the password for

parameterization mode can also be changed:

• Enter the password for parameterization mode under Service → Locking

(default: 0000).

• Click on Service Æ Locking Æ Change.

• Select a password – not 1234 or 1111.

• Enter the old password; then enter the new, secure password twice.

If the same password has been selected for both modes, the higher mode
(configuration mode) is started the next time the password is entered.

If different passwords have been selected, only follow the second part of the instructions
above to change the parameterization password.

The new password is only saved to the device when the parameters are
transferred.

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2.3.2 Monitoring

This function enables the monitoring of a connected MACX MCR device and is only
available in online mode.

Figure 2-2 Tab: Monitoring

Selection:
Measurement signal

– For the MACX MCR-EX-SL-TC...

Temperature, Temperature of Cold Junction, Output Value (mA)

– For the MACX MCR-EX-SL-RTD...

Temperature, Resistance, Sensor Current, Output Value (mA)

Selection: Representation The values can be represented as curves ("Strip Chart") or in table form ("Value List").

Selection: Record
Selection: Time interval

A recorded measurement curve can be stored as a text file on a data carrier
("Record" checkbox) and later imported into Microsoft Excel. The following time intervals
are available as scanning rates for the sequence of measurements:

0.5 s, 1.0 s, 5.0 s, 10.0 s, 30.0 s, 1 min., and 5 min.
The operating system time is used as the time base.

Storage location The storage location for the measured value file can be specified under "File...".

Once 32,000 measured values have been recorded, the file is closed and a new file is
opened with an additional index in the file name.

Start/stop measurement Measurement is started by clicking on "Start" and stopped by clicking on "Stop".

Selection: Measurement signal

Selection:
Time interval

Start/stop measurement

Storage location

Selection: Record

Selection: Representation