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Honeywell Process Instrument Explorer Process Instrument Explorer Software
Honeywell’s new Process Instrument Explorer is easy to use, low cost and operates on your Pocket PC, desktop or laptop computer. This software supports connection over:
• The infrared (IR) port available on the process instrument,
• the RS 485 Communication port,
• the Ethernet port (PC only).
Process Instrument Explorer makes configuration and set-up a simple task. Point your Pocket PC at your instrument and upload the complete configuration. Changes can then be easily made right in the palm of your hand. Point the Pocket PC at the instrument again to download the changes and you’re ready to go!
Save and store configurations for later use or download the same configuration to multiple instruments quickly and error-free. Process Instrument Explorer gives the user access to the same set-up and maintenance information that is available through the instrument’s interface. This is especially useful for proactive maintenance planning, troubleshooting, or recording of configuration information for future use. The PC and Pocket PC software share similar screens and navigation procedures. This makes them easy to use!
COMPATIBLE WITH:
• UDC 2500
• UDC 3200
• UDC 3500
• UDA 2182
DESKTOP OR LAPTOP VERSION
Use the Process Instrument Explorer to connect your desktop or laptop PC to the instrument through:
• Modbus RTU through the RS-485 communication port. The connection through Modbus RTU requires an external RS-232 to RS-485 converter. 31 units can be connected simultaneously to the Modbus Network.
• Modbus TCP through the Ethernet port of the controller.
• Through the infrared communications port provided on the front face of the instrument. Infrared ommunications requires an external RS-232-to-IR. (The desktop/laptop requires an actisys cable; the port is not on the front face.)
The 6 buttons located on the left of the main screen lets you:
• Set up the communication parameters. Define the kind of communication you plan to use and the related parameters.
• Upload and save the configuration of a device.
• Perform an offline configuration. This configuration can be saved, updated and used later.
• Download a configuration to a device.
• Directly configure an instrument connected to the PC.
• Access all of the maintenance parameters contained in the instrument.
• Simple and intuitive software running on a Pocket PC, desktop or laptop computer.
• Save set-up time by loading stored configurations to multiple instruments.
• Review of maintenance information for proactive maintenance planning.
• Non-intrusive infrared connection saves time and maintains the NEMA4 integrity.
• No need to go behind the panel to connect the Pocket PC.
• Uses same menu structure as instrument
• Full instrument configuration capability available via a Pocket PC.
• Communication with a Pocket PC using Infrared or RS485 Modbus
• Store multiple instrument configurations in the Pocket PC.
• Transfer stored configurations to a PC.
• Transfer maintenance data to PC in CSV format.
• Runs on Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 or higher
• Runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Performs code downloads to upgrade the firmware. To ensure that you are communicating with the correct instrument, the following dual-layer protection system has been implemented:
• After 4 minutes without communication or key presses, the instrument’s infrared port will go to an idle state. Simply press one of the keypad key to wake up the instrument.
• Infrared port can also be turned off to avoid making unwanted changes.
• The Infrared communication protocol uses an address such as with the Modbus protocol. To successfully communicate with the instrument, the address selected in the Pocket PC must match the address of the instrument you are trying to configure. Several instruments on the same panel should therefore be assigned different addresses.
System Requirements |
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Desktop or Laptop version: |
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| Hardware connections | Infrared Communications (Actisys ACT-IR220L plus IR Computer Link) RS485 Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100 BaseT) |
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| Operating system requirements | Windows XP and Windows Vista | ||
| Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish for UDC English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Polish and Czech for UDA |
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| Pocket PC version: | |||
| Hardware connections | Infrared Communications RS232/485 |
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| Operating system requirements | Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 and higher | ||
| Processor Compatibility | Intel PXA processor | ||
| Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish for UDC English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Polish and Czech for UDA |
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| Item | Description |
| 50001619-001 | To order Process Instrument Explorer |
