Fluid Components International FS10A - Manual (Page 24)

FS10 Series
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PC Interface and Command Line Interface Configurations
FS10 Communication Options
In addition to the button interface, the FS10 may be addressed directly through the RS232 interface. This type of communication offers
convenient access to all user available parameters. There are two methods for interfacing through the RS232 connections:
1. A Windows PC Interface program is available that allows reading and writing to all user available functions and parameters.
2. A Command Line Interface through a HyperTerminal (MS) type program will access all functions and parameters (see RS232 Interface
Reference Table on the following pages).
In both cases the parameters are accessed directly through the RS232 terminals. Depending on the hardware configuration selected, the
RS232 signals are available through any of the following:
1. M12 pins - for units supplied with M12 power and output (I/O) connector
2. 8-wire cable units - for units supplied with cable pigtail, terminate to 3 wires
3. 2.5mm phone jack connector - available on remote mount units only
IMPORTANT NOTE: RS232 RxD, RS232 TxD and SIGNAL RETURN (3-connections) must be used to for effective
communication.
An RS232 to 9 pin serial (DB9) to USB interface cable is available from FCI to connect directly to a PC or PLC. An RS232 interface from either
of the 3 configurations above is available from the table on the following page. NOTE: The USB interface cable is supplied with a device
driver disk. Depending on the computer operating system, installation may be necessary for communication. Entry of the USB port # will be
requested. It is normally the highest value listed.
Password Protection
Factory settings are protected with a level 1 factory password. End user settings are protected with a level 2 password. The following
password will provide access and allow changes to any level 2 parameters: 19113
Refer to Table 7 for parameter command reference. Access to all level 2 (user configurable) parameters are available through the FC10 PC
interface software.
Flow Rate Indication on PC Interface
Units will read values in percent, trend with flow and be repeatable. The PC interface provides a convenient means of capturing zero, span
and trip-point settings in lieu of using the buttons.
Power Supply Interface Kit
FCI offers an interface kit that makes it easy to connect to a notebook computer in the field. Kit PN number 022083-02 is described on page
32 of this manual. It may also be used to simply power up the unit using an AC connection. Relay function and 4-20 mA output may be
monitored using this interface.