Epsilon EP-I Indexing Drive and FM-2 Indexing Module Reference Manual

How Communications Work

Configuring Communication

Before attempting to upload or download a configuration file using PowerTools Pro, the software must be configured to the correct communication settings for the intended communication connection.

The communication connection may be selected in the Upload Drive Configuration, Download to Device IDx or the Change Path dialog boxes. From the Device menu, choose Upload Drive, Download or Path Change to open the dialog box or the toolbar buttons can also used, see below.

Uploading

Uploading is the process of reading information back from the drive to the PowerTools Pro configuration file views.

To upload information from a drive, click on the Upload All button, on the PowerTools Pro toolbar or from the Device menu, choose Upload All or Upload Drive. The Upload Drive Configuration dialog box will open, all communication connections are scanned and the results appear. In Figure 81, it shows that one device on COM 1 was found, an Epsilon Eb-205 drive. The Upload Drive Configuration dialog box contains the following information for every device found:

Ip Address/COM

Modbus Address ID

Drive Type

Module Type

Communication Options

Base/Drive FW Revision

Module FW Revision

Module Serial Number

Drive Serial Number

.

Figure 81: Upload Drive Configuration Dialog Box

Select the device to upload and click Upload.

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