5.2Establishing Communications

Off-line Versus On- line SMV Configuration

The SCT 3000 allows you to perform both off-line and on-line configuration of SMV transmitters.

Off-line configuration does not require connection to the transmitter. By operating the SCT 3000 in the off-line mode, you can configure database files of an unlimited number of transmitters prior to receipt, save them either to hard disk or a floppy diskette, and then download the database files to the transmitters during commissioning.

An on-line session requires that the SCT is connected to the transmitter and allows you to download previously-configured database files at any time during installation or commissioning of your field application. Note that you can also upload a transmitter’s existing configuration and then make changes directly to that database.

Off-line Configuration Procedures

SCT Hardware

Connections

Refer to the SCT User Manual (on-line) for detailed procedures on how to off-line configure SMV transmitters using the SCT 3000.

A PC or laptop computer (host computer) which contains the SCT software program, is connected to the wiring terminals of the SMV transmitter and other smart field devices. Figure 18 shows the hardware components of the SCT.

Figure 18 SCT Hardware Components

SCT Software Program running on Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT Operating System

PC Card

Line Interface

Commerically-available Module Laptop or Desktop PC

SMARTLINE OPTION MODULE

Power

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