Eaton Electrical SC200 User Manual
Configuring the Power System for Operation
Copyright © 2005-2006 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
IPN 997-00012-41D December 2006
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Using DCTools
Before you start, you need
•
A PC (preferably a laptop) with the latest version of DCTools installed.
•
A null modem cable
Step 1 – Connect a PC to the RS-232 port of the APS DC power system
1
Connect the null modem cable between the RS-232 port of the power system
and the serial port of your laptop or PC.
and the serial port of your laptop or PC.
2
Start DCTools by double clicking on the DCTools icon on the desktop.
Step 2 – Check that your PC port is specified correctly
1
Double-click on the DCTools icon in the Windows™ task bar to display
the DCTools Connection List. The default connection is COM1.
the DCTools Connection List. The default connection is COM1.
2
If the port properties are correct, enable the connection by selecting the
Active check box
Active check box
of that connection.
The correct port properties are, (Protocol: S3P and S3P Address: 0).
If the port properties are incorrect, select the relevant connection from the
Connection List and click the
Connection List and click the
toolbar button. In the Comms Properties
dialog, edit the properties as necessary and click OK.
If the connection is successful, the DCTools System Summary (Home) screen
is displayed as shown.
is displayed as shown.