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CONTREX ContrexHost 3 User Manual

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S E C T I O N 3

ContrexHost Applications
Overview

Network Builder is used to configure ContrexHost with the Contrex
control products connected to your RS485/422 serial communications
network. The Auto Configure feature queries your network to identify
product models and software revisions and builds a ContrexHost network
configuration for you.

Control Monitor is the primary ContrexHost module used to setup your
Contrex control products to meet your application requirements and
monitor syatem performance. Select from numerous predefined
parameter windows or create your own custom window.

Parameter File Editor allows you to create and save product parameter
files. Default and downloaded files can be modified as required to meet
your needs. Backup your programmed controls using this application.

PLC Programmer provides an alternative method of programming the
embedded PLC in the CX-Series products. Both active and default
versions of the PLC program can be retrieved for modification or to be
stored on disk.

Custom Units Editor allows you to enter and activate the custom
engineering units used to describe the primary display parameter on the
Status screen of CX-Series units.

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