Measurement Computing PointScan Road Map rev.2.0 - Manual (Page 12)

Step 5) Start up the IOToolKit Software
Start the IOToolKit by going to the Windows Start menu and then selecting Programs > IO Tools.
The IOToolKit is used to set up the configuration of each PointScan module in the system. It also
downloads the configuration to the module base.
Step 6) Configure each Ethernet [PointScan/100 Series] Module
using IOToolKit
Most of the IOToolKit windows have a Help button you can press if you are not sure how to select some of the
parameters.
(a) Start the configuration process by running the Plug and Play Wizard in IOToolKit. You do this by
selecting Tools, then Plug and Play Wizard; or by clicking on the Playing Card icon.
(b) Select and click .
(c) Select the type of module to be added. Note that the PointScan/100 series modules are all of the
Ethernet I/O Module type.
(d) If this is the first module you are adding to the project, IOToolKit will ask you to save the
configuration as a Project File. Select a file name (use the extension *.6pj) and click to
save the project file away.
TIP: Perform the File/Save Project action several times during the configuration
process to ensure the project is saved with your most recent configuration
settings.
(e) Fill in the parameters in the General tab, then click :
Station type – Select the PointScan/100 series module being used.
Station name – Any alphanumeric string up to 20 characters can be used.
Serial number – use the serial number printed on the front of the base of the /100 series
module, just above the power wiring.
Station number – start with number 1, then increment for other stations in the system,
whether /100 or /200 level stations. It is very important that the station number is set
correctly when you have multiple modules interconnected using RS485. The station
number must correspond with the number that represents the module’s position in the
RS485 link. The first module that connects to Ethernet is always station one, and each
additional module that is connected using RS485 takes the next consecutive station
number in order.
Com timeout – 3 seconds is usually adequate (click on Help for more info)
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