Rockwell Automation 825-P Modular Protection System for Motors User Manual - Manual (Page 52)

52 Rockwell Automation Publication 825-UM004D-EN-P - November 2012
Chapter 5 Using MPS Explorer
Connection/Access Level Once the communication settings have been configured and the 825-P is
connected via the serial port, connection can be established. To connect to the
825-P, navigate to the MPS > Connect or click the
. If the settings are correct,
the access level dialog box will appear.
Access Level 0: There is no access to MPS data. It is used to manually log off
and prevent settings from being changed or monitored.
Access Level 1: This level allows only monitoring of parameter and metering
values.
Access Level 2: Full access to the 825-P, including the configuration of parameter
values.
To change access levels, select the appropriate button. The access levels must
be changed in ascending order. To obtain access to Level 2, access must first be
obtained in Levels 0 and 1. If the application requires the use of a password, it can
be typed into the text box and click the “Send Password” button. Once the first
successful connection has been established, the software will display the device
status, by default.
To disconnect from the 825-P relay, use the button or navigate to MPS >
Disconnect . Disconnecting from the 825-P will result in the access level being
downgraded to 0. MPS Explorer will automatically detect the absence of the
825-P when the program is closed, but it is recommended that the user
disconnect before removing power or physically disconnecting the relay.
Data Management The user is able to change the parameters at any time, regardless of the connection
status. The settings can be saved and the file can be loaded on to replacement
components. There are two buttons on the toolbar that perform operations
pertaining to transfer of data and parameters. The software and the 825-P can
be synchronized by both buttons. The button is used to Apply the
Configuration (Download) from the MPS Explorer software to the device,
while the button is used to Get MPS Settings (Upload) the current hardware
settings from the device to the software. After the device has been connected to
MPS Explorer, the screen will indicate the status of each setting.
An active setting will be displayed in black, while an inactive setting will be