Carel EVD Evolution Twin - 12. APPENDIX 1: VPM (VISUAL PARAMETER MANAGER); 12.1 Installation; 12.2 Programming (VPM)

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“EVD Evolution TWIN” +0300006EN - rel. 2.6 - 31.01.2019
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12. APPENDIX 1: VPM VISUAL PARAMETER MANAGER
12.1 Installation
On the http://ksa.carel.com website, under the Parametric Controller Software
section, select Visual Parameter Manager.
A window opens, allowing 3 les to be downloaded:
1. VPM_CD.zip: for burning to a CD;
2. Upgrade setup;
3. Full setup: the complete program.
For rst installations, select Full setup, for upgrades select Upgrade setup. The
program is installed automatically, by running setup.exe.
Note: if deciding to perform the complete installation (Full setup), rst
uninstall any previous versions of VPM.
12.2 Programming (VPM)
When opening the program, the user needs to choose the device being
congured: EVD evolution. The Home page then opens, with the choice to
create a new project or open an existing project. Choose new project and
enter the password, which when accessed the rst time can be set by the
user..
Fig. 12.a
Then the user can choose to:
1. directly access the list of parameters for the EVD evolution twin
saved to EEPROM: select “tLAN”;
This is done in real time (ONLINE mode), at the top right set the network
address 198 and choose the guided recognition procedure for the USB
communication port. Enter at the Service or Manufacturer level.
Fig. 12.b
Fig. 12.c
2. select the model from the range and create a new project or
choose an existing project: select “Device model”.
A new project can be created, making the changes and then connecting
later on to transfer the conguration (OFFLINE mode). Enter at the Service or
Manufacturer level.
• select Device model and enter the corresponding code
Fig. 12.d
• go to Congure device: the list of parameters will be displayed, allowing
the changes relating to the application to be made.
Fig. 12.e
At the end of conguration, to save the project choose the following
command, used to save the conguration as a le with the .hex extension.
File -> Save parameter list.
To transfer the parameters to the controller, choose the “Write” command.
During the write procedure, the 2 LEDs on the converter will ash.