COX EC80 - Communication Setup; Establish RS485 Link

Using the IFC Software
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IMPORTANT
Be sure to write down the password or click the Remember Password checkbox.
Entering an incorrect password locks the software.
5. Click New User.
6. Enter the same password in the Conrm Password box, and click OK. After
conrmation a new user is created and you are returned to the options screen.
Figure 9: Confirm password box
7. Click Login to login with the user you just created. The currently logged-in
person can then access the Graphical User Interface (GUI), and make changes to
IFC proles.
OTE:N The first user to initialize the software can also choose to add new users.
Establish Link Via RS485
You need to establish communication between the PC and the flow processor
hardware before you can program the flow processor using IFC. Make sure the
cable is connected and the flow processor is powered on.
OTE:N You can see which com port you are connected to using your operating
system’s device manager.
To establish communications:
1. Click the Options icon in the upper left portion of the toolbar of the main
GUI screen.
2. Select the Comm tab to view the communications conguration options.
OTE:N The Comm tab is also available from File > Options > Comm.
3. From the drop-down menu, select the communication port.
4. Set the Baud Rate to 115200.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
7. View the status area for connection info.
Figure 10: Comm Section