5 Getting Started with the Brodersen WorkSuite tools (3.9.2)
5.1 Introduction
The Brodersen WorkSuite Package includes all software required to configure and program the Brodersen RTU32 Series of products –
including RTU32, RTU32E, RTU32M, RTU32R and RTU32S.
The software components included in the package include:
- Brodersen WorkSuite PLC configuration and programming tool.
- WIBUKey driver for the USB license key dongle for WorkSuite.
- RTU32 Series tool package including:
o Event Viewer – the telnet tool used for monitoring the System Log(s) in RTU32 Series products.
o RTU32 Search tool for scanning and finding RTU32 products running on networks.
o RTU32 Series Remote Desktop tool
o RTU32 Update tool for managing software updates for many RTUs over network connections.
All software is installed in one installation process. The installation process will ask you what software to install and after making your
selection, the installation process will run automatically and install and configure the all software, making it easy for you to begin
working with configuration and programming of the Brodersen RTU32 Series products.
5.2 Installing the Brodersen WorkSuite Package
Go to our website www.brodersen.com and find the WorkSuite Installation Guide. It will guide you through all the installation details.
5.3 WorkSuite License
The WorkSuite tool requires a license to configure and program RTUs. Without a license the software package works in DEMO mode.
The license is locked to a USB hardware dongle that is included in the package. In the package you find also the WorkSuite License
Certificate with a License id number required to enter in the License utility after installing the software.
The standard license offers the possibility to create an unlimited number of I/O points in the RTU application program. All variables
associated to communications drivers are also counted as I/Os.
5.4 Compatibility with STRATON WorkBench
The Brodersen WorkSuite Package replaces all versions of STRATON WorkBench. The WorkSuite is backwards compatible with all
STRATON versions and supports directly any older STRATON version 5.x, 6.x, 7.x and 8.x projects.
The Brodersen WorkSuite is a Brodersen OEM version of STRATON, but includes a range of new facilities:
1. One installation process for WorkSuite - installs all software including license key drivers and all drivers, functions and Brodersen
Tools supported by the RTU32 Series products.
2. Eliminates the need to install special hardware libraries, tools etc. After the installation of the WorkSuite Package you are ready to
go.
3. All drivers supported by the RTU32 Series of products are available in the WorkSuite and it makes the software version management
must simpler for all parties.
Important Notes:
1. If you have existing licenses for STRATON WorkBench version 8.x, they are 100% compatible with the WorkSuite.
2. If you have an older Straton license, please contact Brodersen at sales@brodersen.com or your local representative for update
prices. Please remember to include a copy of your current License Certificate.
5.5 User documentation and training/guideline videos
When installing the Brodersen WorkSuite package, User Guides and Manuals are installed as well. You get access to these documents
from the Help menu within WorkSuite.
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