SC200 Operation
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IPN 997-00012-50H November 2011
SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop
DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line)
and monitoring the operation of Eaton's dc power systems. It is available free from
dcpower.eaton.com/downloads.
DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200's USB port.
DCTools can also be run on a remote PC/laptop connected to the SC200's RS232 serial port (via a
modem) or Ethernet port. For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options
on page 82.
Before you start you will need:
The latest version of DCTools available from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads.
A PC/laptop with USB port and USB A/B cable (RadioShack 55010997, Jaycar WC7700, or
equivalent).
► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200:
1 Download the latest version of DCTools from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads.
2 Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
3 Connect a USB A/B cable from a USB port on the PC/laptop to the USB port on the SC200.
See the diagram on page 2 for location of the USB port.
4 DCTools will now connect to the SC200.
If connection is not successful refer to DCTools Help (press F1) or Troubleshooting on page
100.
5 For details of the SC200 control and monitoring functions available via DCTools see System
Operation on page 21.
For help using DCTools press F1.
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