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5 XFCG4 Startup
5.1 Overview
This chapter generally describes the steps required get a newly installed flow computer system up and running. Specific
information required to complete each step (depending on your equipment choice) is discussed in the PCCU32 help files.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you begin you should complete the tasks outlined in the Chapter 2.0, Installation.
All references in older materials to AP, absolute pressure, have been converted to SP, static pressure. This reflects
the difference of including barometric pressure during calibration.
5.2 PCCU32 Installation and Setup
Totalflow’s
®
PCCU32 7.05.5 (or later) software is required to communicate with XSeries G4 equipment. Previous versions of
PCCU32 are not compatible.
PCCU32 software running in a laptop Windows
®
environment offers you the most capabilities for programming. The Windows
environment features user friendly help files and easy to follow menus. Having help files readily accessible is comparable to
having a virtual teacher on location. Easy to follow menus and icons step the user through many required choices.
5.2.1 Step by Step Instructions
To install and setup PCCU:
Insert PCCU32 disk into PC drive. If CD drive is set to AutoPlay, the installation program should begin: otherwise,
click Start > Run and type in “D:\Disk1\setup.exe”. D is the CD drive designation.
Follow screen prompts during installation.
Complete information and enter serial number at the prompt will asking for user information, carefully entering both
numbers and dashes.
Click Next to continue.
Click finish when the operation is complete. A new Totalflow PCCU32 window will appear. This contains the
shortcuts created in the start menu. The PCCU32 shortcut may be copied to the desktop if desired.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For a standalone desktop shortcut, right-click on the shortcut, select Create Shortcut and drag it
to the desktop.
5.3 Establishing Initial Local Communication
As discussed previously, local communication may be established in different ways: RS-232 MMI cable or USB cable. The flow
computer may be configured for one or the other or both. TCP/IP is available but is designed for use over a network setup.
5.3.1 Connecting To Local Port using RS-232 Cable
If the flow computer is configured to include the local RS-232 Communication port, the connection is made using the RS-232
cable, connecting the laptop computer to the local port on the meter. This port is located on the side of a standard enclosure, or
on the front panel of the panel mount enclosure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If using a PC or laptop without RS-232 interfaces (serial ports), use a serial-to-USB converter
on the RS-232 (MMI) cable and connect to a USB port on the PC. The Digi
®
Edgeport
®
/1 converter is
recommended and can be purchased from ABB (part number 1801382-001). Contact technical support to order or
for more details.
To connect to the local port via an RS-232 cable:
Connect the MMI cable to a serial port on your PC and to the RS-232 local port located on the unit.
Click on the Windows Start button.
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