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QUICK START
DevCom2000 uses Device Descriptions (DDs) to access data stored in the memory of the smart field device. These
DDs are developed by the manufacturer for their products and, in turn, distributed by the FieldComm Group (FCG)
worldwide. The latest DDs are included as part of the DevCom2000 installation. Visit the FCG website
(www.fieldcommgroup.org) or the ProComSol website (www.procomsol.com) for update information.
The following steps will allow you to install and quickly begin using DevCom2000:
Step 1: Install the DevCom2000 application
Insert the DevCom2000 installation CD into the CD drive on your computer. The DevCom2000 installation will
automatically start and guide you through the installation process. Install DevCom2000 in its default location. If
the installation program does not begin automatically, please go to StartRun and enter “CDRom drive
letter”:\DevCom2000Setup.exe. This will begin the installation program.
Step 2: Activate DevCom2000
Launch DevCom2000 by selecting the DevCom2000 icon on your desktop. You can also start the application by
going to your computer's Start Menu and selecting Start Programs ProComSol DevCom2000
DevCom2000 to launch the program.
You will now be asked to Activate DevCom2000. If you have Activation Codes (located on the CD case), select
the Activation method of your choice (Manual or Online). Select the Evaluate option if you do not have Activation
Codes. You can use DevCom2000 for 10 days before you need to activate it.
If you are Activating DevCom2000 by the online method, select online activation. You will be asked to enter the
Activation Codes on the next screen. Once entered, DevCom2000 will connect to the Internet to verify the
Activation Codes. If you do not have an internet connection, you can activate it by email or phone using the
Manual Activation method. Activation details are fully explained later in this manual.
Activation only needs to occur once.
Step 3: Connect the communication interface
Connecting to a HART device requires special interface hardware to be attached to your computer. These
interfaces ("HART Modems") are available from ProComSol, Ltd and other sources. The interface should be
connected and configured.
Step 4: Connect to the field device
Find a connection point for the device’s 2-wire 4-20mA loop you wish to communicate with. For communications
you must have a suitable load resistance or a 250Ω resistor must be placed in series with the device. Using the clips
from the HART interface, connect to the HART device. While the HART Communication signal is available
anywhere along the 4-20mA wiring, it is often easiest to connect across the field device's terminals (caution should
be observed when working in a hazardous area, many PC’s are not rated for intrinsic safety and should only be
connected in a safe area).
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Step 5: Set the DevCom2000 Serial Port
DevCom2000 uses a default serial port of COM99. The serial port should be changed from Options Basic on
the DevCom2000 menu to the appropriate serial port for the HART Modem. The other settings on the Options tabs
typically do not need to be changed.
Step 6: Browse the Device
Operating DevCom2000 is similar to working with Windows Explorer. DevCom2000 communicates to the field
device, establishes a connection and learns its identity. Once DevCom2000 knows its identity, DevCom2000
locates the device's DD and loads it. From this point forward operation of DevCom2000 is determined by the DD
provided by the product's manufacturer. If a DD for the device is not present, a generic DD will be used.
By default, DevCom2000 will open the Browser window. The organization of the data in this explorer-style
window is dictated by the device DD. The left hand tree-pane of this window shows the logical groups of field
device data. These are called "Menus". The right hand data-pane shows the data, any sub-groups and any standard
operating procedures found on a given menu.
You can browse through the field device data by expanding (click "+" symbol) or collapsing (click the "-" symbol)
the menus in the tree-pane. You can also double-click the folder symbol when seen on the data-pane.
Step 7: Modify the Device's Configuration
The Browser window allows access to all of the data exactly as described by the product's manufacturer’s DD.
When you find elements of the field device's configuration you want to change, simply double-click and edit the
data. Once you have changed the configuration to suit your needs, press the Send icon to commit the data and
transfer it to the field device.
Step 8: Performing Maintenance and Testing the Field Device
Many devices perform Methods or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that may need to be performed to ensure
the device is in peak condition. These Methods may include calibrating the loop current, trimming the transducer
values or performing some diagnostic test on the field device. Methods appear in the data-pane just like data does.
Double-click on the Method and it will start running in a separate window. The Method will guide you through the
process ensuring the procedure is completely and consistently performed. When the Method is complete the
window will disappear.
Step 9: Exit
When you are through working on the field device simply exit DevCom2000. Once the program exits, you can
then disconnect the HART interface hardware.
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Table of Contents
QUICK START .....................................................................................................................................1
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Acronyms and Definitions ...................................................................................................5
1.2 Conventions Used in This Manual .......................................................................................5
1.3 Document Organization .......................................................................................................6
1.4 Getting Help .........................................................................................................................6
2 Overview of DevCom2000 ..............................................................................................................7
3 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................8
4 DevCom2000 Installation ................................................................................................................9
4.1 Prerequisites .........................................................................................................................9
4.2 Installing the DevCom2000 Application .............................................................................9
4.3 Activating DevCom2000 .....................................................................................................9
4.4 Connecting to the HART Network ....................................................................................13
4.5 Uninstalling the DevCom2000 Application.......................................................................13
5 Using DevCom2000.......................................................................................................................14
5.1 Starting DevCom2000 .......................................................................................................14
5.2 Getting Familiarized with DevCom2000 Explorer ............................................................16
6 Functions and Basic Operations.....................................................................................................20
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................20
6.2 Viewing Device Configuration (typical, actual view may change based on DD) .............20
6.3 Configuring Device Information........................................................................................22
6.4 Calibrating HART Field Devices.......................................................................................29
6.5 Viewing the Device Status .................................................................................................30
6.6 Viewing the Communication Log ......................................................................................31
6.7 Viewing the Event-Status Log ...........................................................................................33
6.8 Saving Device Configuration to Disk ................................................................................34
6.9 Download Configuration to Device ...................................................................................36
6.10 Customizing PDF File Output ...........................................................................................37
6.11 License File Transfers ........................................................................................................39
6.12 Options Menu.....................................................................................................................40
6.13 Trending .............................................................................................................................57
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6.14 DD Functions .....................................................................................................................68
6.15 HART-IP Communication .................................................................................................75
Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................80
Appendix B Contact Information.........................................................................................................83
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Smart Device Communicator (DevCom2000) allows access to and management of a HART compatible field
device's configuration and calibration. This manual provides the information about the Hardware setup,
Communication with Smart devices, and functions of DevCom2000.
DevCom2000 is unique in that it uses the DD of the connected device to determine what information to display,
what variables are available for edit, and what procedures to follow for calibration, setup, and maintenance.
1.1 Acronyms and Definitions
Acronym Definition
COTS Commercial-off-the-Shelf
DD Device Description File. This contains the device
information.
DDL Device Description Language
FCG FieldComm Group
DevCom2000 Smart Device Communicator Software
1.2 Conventions Used in This Manual
Following formatting conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Description
Words in bold type Field names including buttons in the display,
or important phrases.
Arrow Windows pull down menus and their options
are separated by.
For example, click Device New Device to
connect to a new device.
Courier font
UPPERCASE Acronyms
UPPERCASE within
angle brackets
Information that you type, parts of the code
quoted for explanations or as examples.
Command keys
For example, press <ENTER>.
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1.3 Document Organization
DevCom2000 user manual is organized into the following sections:
Section 1
Describes the scope and objective of DevCom2000 user
manual along with the organization of the remaining part of
the manual.
Section 2
Provides an overview of the DevCom2000 application and
its architecture.
Section 3
Provides the information pertaining to hardware and
software requirements for the DevCom2000 application.
Section 4
Provides the steps to install, activate, and uninstall the
DevCom2000 application.
Section 5
Provides the steps to start the DevCom2000 application and
connecting to field devices.
Section 6
This section explains different aspects of the DevCom2000
application and its functionalities.
1.4 Getting Help
If you need help or encounter problems when using DevCom2000 or this guide, please contact ProComSol, Ltd.
See Appendix B for contact information. Please provide the following information.
Create a text description of the problem. If possible, provide the text in event sequence, which will enable
the duplication of the problem. Provide information about the system. This information must include:
• DevCom2000 version and License ID
• Computer information: make, model, CPU type, clock speed, attached peripherals and operating
environment (Windows version)
• Device information: make, model, and device revision
• Point of contact: complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address,
• The date and time of the problem occurrence.
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2 OVERVIEW OF DEVCOM2000
Field devices such as flow, pressure, level, temperature transmitters, and valve positioners provide the physical
connection to the process. These devices allow the control system to monitor and manipulate process conditions.
HART devices maintain a real-time database of process, configuration, identification, and diagnostic information.
This information can be accessed using the HART Field Communications Protocol.
HART devices are capable of providing functions and features far beyond the basic task of providing a process
input or accepting a control output to manipulate process conditions. Many HART compatible device manufactures
create a DD (Device Description) describing all of these functions and features specific to that device. The DD also
provides information essential to the successful configuration and calibration of the device.
DevCom2000 uses these DD’s to access the data stored in a device, providing full configuration and setup support
for all registered HART DD’s.
DevCom2000 accesses and presents field device data based solely on its DD. No other files, information or custom
drivers are required. DevCom2000 is intended to monitor and configure a single device at a time, it is directly
connected to the current loop of the particular device and:
• Provides user interface to configure the HART field device,
• Provides a means to configure and view all the parameters related to HART field device, and
• Provides an option to view the detailed status and diagnostic capability of the device.
DevCom2000 allows viewing and modifying of field device parameters based on the DD. Using the device’s DD,
DevCom2000 performs various tests to verify the proper operation of the HART device. DevCom2000 runs as a
standalone software package and must have a HART compatible modem attached to the system to interrogate the
HART base devices. A HART modem is not required for HART-IP communications to a WirelessHART Gateway.
In this case, an Ethernet connection is required.
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3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following minimum system requirements are recommended for operation of DevCom2000.
PC
Processor Speed: Pentium, 600 MHz
Memory: 256 MB
Hard Disk Space: 500 MB
Monitor: 256-color VGA
HART Modem USB to HART modem, or Bluetooth to
HART modem, or RS-232 to HART
modem. ProComSol, Ltd supplies HART
modems. Not needed for HART-IP.
Communication Port USB, Bluetooth, or RS-232. Ethernet for
HART-IP.
Operating System Windows XP
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4 DEVCOM2000 INSTALLATION
4.1 Prerequisites
You need to be familiar with the basic functions of the following when installing the DevCom2000 tool:
• Microsoft Windows
• HART communication interface
• HART field device
4.2 Installing the DevCom2000 Application
To install the DevCom2000 application in a standalone system, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Insert the DevCom2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Auto run
should begin installation, if not:
2 Click Start and choose Run. From the Run window, click
Browse.
3 In the Look In box, browse to your CD drive.
4 Double-click the drive to access the CD content.
5 Look for the DevCom2000Setup.exe file and double-click the
same. This process will take you through a sequence of
installation wizard steps.
6 Follow the instructions on the upcoming screens to complete the
Installation.
4.3 Activating DevCom2000
DevCom2000 must be activated before use. If the program is not activated, it will not run after 10 days. The
following procedure will activate the software.
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Step Action
1 Start the DevCom2000 Application. The following Activation
window is displayed:
If you want to evaluate DevCom2000 before purchasing, select
the “Evaluate DevCom2000” option. You will have 10 days of
unlimited program use before you will need to purchase a
license. Select “Purchase DevCom2000 Online” to go to the
ProComSol, Ltd website to purchase a license.
2 If “Activate DevCom2000” is selected, the following window
appears:
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3 If the “Activate DevCom2000 Online” option is selected, the
following window appears.
Enter the information from the Activation label on the CD case.
Select “Continue” to process the information.
If the codes were successfully entered, the program will continue
as normal. You will not need to perform the activation process
again.
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4 If the “Activate Manually” option is selected, the following
window appears:
You will then need to contact ProComSol, Ltd to obtain the
Activation Codes. You must supply the User Codes to
ProComSol, Ltd support personnel (Your user codes will be
different than those shown here). You can register manually in
any of the following ways:
1. Call ProComSol, Ltd at 216.221.1550. Have the program
License ID and User Codes ready.
2. Or, send an email to support@procomsol.com containing your
company name, License ID, and User Codes.
3. Or, send a fax to ProComSol, Ltd (216.221.1554) containing
your company name, License ID, and User Codes.
The above information will be processed at ProComSol, Ltd and
an appropriate response will contain the required Activation
Code information that the user will need to enter.
If successful, the program continues as normal. You will not
need to perform the activation process again.
5 We have tried to make the Activation process as easy as
possible. Contact ProComSol, Ltd if you have any difficulties.
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4.4 Connecting to the HART Network
The DevCom2000 application communicates with the HART Field Devices through a HART compatible
communication interface (e.g., a "HART Modem"). Using this communication interface you will transmit real-time
HART data between DevCom2000 and the connected HART compatible field device.
There are a wide variety of HART compatible interfaces. Please follow the manufacturer’s instruction for
connecting your interface to the PC. This manual uses the HART modem manufactured by ProComSol, Ltd, called
the HM-USB-ISO. It uses the USB interface.
Insert the USB connector on the HM-USB-ISO into your computer’s USB port. Using the clips on the wires from
the HART interface, connect to the device across the 4-20ma signal. If a suitable load resistance is not available, a
250Ω resistor must be placed in series with the device power supply.
Figure 1 Typical DevCom2000 Hardware Setup
4.5 Uninstalling the DevCom2000 Application
To uninstall the DevCom2000 application, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Click Start Programs ProComSol DevCom2000
Uninstall DevCom2000
2 Or, Click Start Settings Control Panel Add/Remove
Programs
3 In the Add/Remove Programs dialog window, select the
DevCom2000 program that you want to uninstall.
4 Click Remove.
5 Click OK to confirm the removing of the selected application.
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5 USING DEVCOM2000
5.1 Starting DevCom2000
The HART compatible field device must be connected to a PC or tablet running DevCom2000 to configure or
calibrate the field device, or to view the field device's data. Make sure to establish the physical connection between
the field device and the DevCom2000 computer. With the physical connection established, launch DevCom2000
by clicking the DevCom2000 icon on your desktop. You can also start the application by going to your computer's
Start Menu and selecting Start Programs ProComSol DevCom2000 DevCom2000.
If your computer is running an anti-virus program such as McAfee, you may get a message about a program
wanting to access the internet. This is normal. DevCom2000 uses TCP/IP to communicate with the
Communication Log program.
Step Action
1 Start the DevCom2000 Application. The following application
window is displayed:
DevCom2000 will then automatically identify the field device and
open a communication channel to (i.e., a connection with) the field
device.
2 Setting Options Options Basic
If communications cannot be established, you may need to change the
communication settings using the Options dialog box.
The serial port box will show the available com ports. Select the one
your HART modem is using.
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Also verify the Modem Type matches your physical modem.
3 You may also change the polling options for the computer. If you do
not know the poll address of the device you are trying to communicate
with, use the default address 0 setting. To do this either click on the
Search By tab or go to OptionsSearch
Make sure that Poll Address under Search By is selected.
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4 When the device is connected to DevCom2000, the browser window
appears with online (i.e. root menu) selected.
The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the right
pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of the menu
selected.
The DevCom2000 screens shown in this document are only an
example of what you may see when connected to your field device.
What you see is actually controlled by the DD and the device. The
menus, data, status and configurations displayed are specified by the
field device's manufacturer in the DD itself.
5 Select the required menu to configure or review the field device's data.
5.2 Getting Familiarized with DevCom2000 Explorer
5.2.1 Using the Menus
DevCom2000 Explorer provides visual representation and structure of the application window.
Menu Explanation
The Device Menu offers the following
sub-menu options:
New Device - Connect to a new device or
reconnect to the same device.
Document Device – Brings up the
Document Device dialog box.
Download / View – Brings up the
Download dialog box which provides
Configuration File features.
Exit - Exit DevCom2000.
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The Options Menu offers the following
sub-menu options:
Basic- Select what COM port the device
is connected to and use WirelessHART
gateway.
Search- Search by Poll Address, Long or
Short Tag.
Advanced- Select HART Master,
Language, and DD Startup.
The View Menu offers the following submenu options:
Toolbar - Hide or show the Tool Bar.
Status Bar - Hide or show the Status Bar.
Communication Log – Open the
Communication Log window.
Device Condition – View detailed device
status.
Event-Status Log – View log of events
and status changes
Example of available
Enhanced Menus:
No Enhanced Menus
available:
The Enhanced menu offers enhanced
device menus. Some devices do not have
enhanced menus and this menu will only
say “Enhanced View Below (if available).
The Trending menu offers the following
sub-menu options:
Define Trend – Brings up the Define
Trend dialog box where a trend is started.
View Current Trend – Brings up a realtime graph of values currently being
trended.
View Past Trends – Brings up the View
Trend dialog which contains past trend
files. Selected trend files can then be
graphed.
Stop Current Trend – Stops the current
log in process.
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The DD menu offers the following submenu options:
Add DD – Brings up the dialog that adds
a DD to the library. Also used to give
labels to non-standard library DDs.
Available DDs – Brings up a browser of
all the DDs installed in the library.
Check For Updates – Shows current DD
Library version and checks for DD library
update
The License window offers the following
sub-menu options:
Details – Shows License ID and Password
information.
Check-In (return) – Returns license to
our server and closes program
The Window menu offers the following
sub-menu options:
Cascade – Organizes open windows in a
cascade arrangement.
Tile – Organizes open windows as tiles
1 Table View – List of the open windows.
Click to select the window to view
The Help menu offers the following submenu options:
DevCom2000 Help – Brings up Help
information for the DevCom2000
application.
Com Troubleshooter – Brings up the
DevCom2000 Com Troubleshooter.
Device Help – Brings up help information
for the connected device (if available).
About DevCom2000 – Shows copyright
information, support information, and
application Version Number.
5.2.2 Using the Toolbar
When you start the application, by default, the toolbar buttons appears on the main window. If it fails to display,
click View Toolbar option from the menu bar to bring up the toolbar.
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Following are the buttons available in the DevCom2000 application toolbar to perform the necessary tasks:
Button Description Corresponding Menu Option
Connect to a new device
Device New Device
Send parameter changes to the
device
Cancel parameter changes
View more status on Device
and Communication
View Device Condition
(Command 48 status)
View Communication log View Communication log
View Event log
View Event-Status log
5.2.3 Icons
DevCom2000 application uses different icons to represent different elements of the application. Following table
lists the icons and their meanings:
Icon Meaning
Indicates a menu or submenu in the navigation tree
Indicates a currently selected menu or submenu in the
navigation tree
Online menu icon. The actual DD menu comes under this.
Indicates a “Variable” item
Indicates a “Method” (Standard Operating Procedure) item
Indicates an “Edit Display” item
Indicates an “Image” item
Indicates a “Graph” item
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6 FUNCTIONS AND BASIC OPERATIONS
6.1 Overview
DevCom2000 allows the user to monitor and configure a single device at a time in the field. Each device is
associated with the DD when the device information is present. A DD may contain any of the following
parameters/elements:
Variable
A variable is defined as the data contained in the device (e.g. Device Firmware Version). There are two types of
variables:
Editable Variable – It allows the operator to modify the value and download it to the device.
Non-Editable Variable – It is a read-only data from the device.
Edit Display
This option is used to view a group of parameters. You can also modify a single parameter from this group, based
on which other parameters of the device get altered.
For example, if the Engineering Unit of the device is modified, the corresponding Low Limits and High Limits
change as per the Engineering Unit set.
Method / Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
This option helps to perform various tests on the device for instance, Self Test and Loop Test. A Method or SOP is
a series of steps that are executed in a sequence results in the completion of some device related tasks. When a
method gets invoked, it gives various warning messages and options to the user, by which the user can thoroughly
test the device. If a test is aborted by operator command at any stage of the sequence, the method invokes
additional steps to bring the device back to its original state before the test.
6.2 Viewing Device Configuration (typical, actual view may change based on DD)
To view the configuration of the device that is connected to DevCom2000, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Ensure that the application is running and communications have
been established:
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Step Action
The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the right
pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of the menu
selected.
The menus are displayed depending on the type of device that is
being connected. These menus are displayed based on the DD file
of the particular device.
If no DD is available for the device the DevCom2000 will select
the standard DD. This should provide limited functionality for the
device. NOTE: If a parameter is updated that is not supported by
the device you will receive an error.
2 Expand the menu by clicking the “+” sign and double-click to view
the device parameters. Below is an example of an expanded menu:
3 Select the menu and view the associated parameters to view the
device information.
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6.3 Configuring Device Information
6.3.1 Overview
DevCom2000 allows you to view and configure the field device parameters based on the device description.
However, the device vendor defines most of the parameters at the factory. These parameters become read only
for the users and the user cannot modify the values. The related variables are grouped under various menus of
different levels as defined in the DD file. Expand or collapse the tree view using the “+” or “-“sign to access
the device configuration parameters.
Following table describes the details about the device configuration:
Step Action
1 Ensure that the application is running and communications have
been established:
The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the right
pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of the menu
selected.
2 Expand the menu by clicking the “+” sign and double-click to view
the device parameters.
3 There are three types of variables: dynamic, read/write and read
only. The parameters that are grayed out indicate that these are
dynamic variables (variables that get updated online by the device)
or read only variables.
Following points describe how the device parameters represents
their status when connected to DevCom2000:
Bold Font: Modifiable Values
Normal Font: Menu Item
Gray Font: Dynamic or Read Only Variables
4 Select the parameter and configure the values, as required.
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Step Action
5 The subsequent topics explain how to configure device parameters.
6.3.2 Variable
To edit the parameter variables of the connected device, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Ensure that the application is running and communications have
been established:
Expand the menu by clicking the “+” sign and double-click to
view the device parameters.
2 Select the menu where the editable parameter is present as shown
below:
3 Double-click the variable to edit it. The following dialog box
appears on the screen:
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Step Action
4 Make the changes to the parameter value, as required.
5 Click Set to accept the changed value. The change gets reflected
as shown:
6
Click on the Send icon to commit the changes to the device.
7 When the value is no longer yellow, the variable has been changed
in the device.
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Step Action
The Send and Cancel Icon will now be grey as well. This indicates
that there are no new changes to be sent to the device.
6.3.3 Edit Display
The Edit Display is a variation on the Variable edit. An additional window helps the user view a group of
parameters based on the DD. You can also modify a single parameter from this group. Parameters linked to
the edited field will be updated automatically
To view and configure these variables, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Ensure that the application is running and communications have
been established
Expand the menu by clicking the “+” sign and double-click to view
the device parameters.
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