Watlow SpecView from Watlow - Manual (Page 3)

SpecView from Watlow  3  Watlow Addendum
Chapter 1: Introduction
SpecView is a powerful and easy-to-use Human Machine Interface software package. The purpose of
this addendum is to quickly get you up and running using SpecView with Watlow controllers. Chapter 2
provides a brief explanation of concepts that may not be familiar to first time users of SpecView. Basic
familiarity with these concepts is assumed in Chapter 3 which provides procedures to walk you through
getting Watlow controllers communicating with SpecView. Chapter 4 describes features specific to
Watlow controllers.
Additional Resources
In addition to this addendum the following resources are available for learning about SpecView from
and other products available from Watlow:
• SpecView User Manual—available on the SpecView installation disk and at Watlow.com in the
Download Center’s User Manuals section; Keyword: SpecView.
• SpecView Secrets Video Tutorial Series—available at Watlow.com in the Download Center’s
Training and Education section.
• SpecView Quick Start Guide—and other tutorial documents available at Watlow.com in the
Download Center’s User Manuals section; Keyword: SpecView.
• SpecView from Watlow Frequently Asked Questions—available at Watlow.com in the
Download Center’s Training and Education section; Keyword: SpecView.
• SpecView from Watlow Software Download—the latest version of SpecView from Watlow is
always available at Watlow.com in the Download Center’s Software and Demos section;
Keyword: SpecView.
• SpecView from Watlow Field Upgrade Order Form—guides you through the process of adding
features to a copy of SpecView you already own. Get the form at Watlow.com in the Download
Center’s Software and Demos section; Keyword: SpecView.
Chapter 2: About Setting up
Communications
The following sections provide information to help you understand how to set up communications
between SpecView and Watlow controllers.
Protocol Drivers
SpecView includes support for hundreds of different devices. The protocol drivers included with
SpecView tell it how to communicate with specific devices. You will need to choose the appropriate
driver whenever you want to automatically or manually set up communications between SpecView and
one or more devices.
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