Configuration Manager
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Melter Communications
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Part 1126931_01
2018 Nordson Corporation
Using Nordson Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager is launched from your Windows desktop using the
icon shown to the left.
Use Configuration Manager when you want to...
copy melter settings from one melter to another melter
create and save more than one version of melter settings
upgrade or restore a melter's firmware
Configuration Manager communicates with your melter through a PC
connected to your melter's serial port. Once connected, Configuration
Manager offers the choice of saving settings, restoring settings, or upgrading
the melter's firmware.
The first time you download and install Configuration Manager, the latest
version of the melter's firmware is also downloaded.
Saving and Restoring Melter Settings
Saving settings copies all current set‐point and operating parameter values
to your PC. Saved settings can be transferred back to the same melter or to
any other compatible Blue Series adhesive melter.
To save melter settings
1. Place the melter into the configuration mode by simultaneously pressing
the Standby and Setup keys.
“COnF” appears in the right display.
2. Double‐click the NCM icon on the Windows desktop.
The NCM dialog box appears.
3. Click Select Device.
The Select Product dialog box appears.
4. Select your melter from the list, and then click Ok.
The Select COM Port dialog box appears.
5. Select the COM port you are using to connect to the melter, and then
click Ok.
The PC and melter establish communications and a picture of the melter
you selected appears in the device status area. The right side of the
status area indicates “CONNECTED”.
6. Click Save Settings.
The Save As dialog box appears.
NOTE: The default location for saving settings files is Windows My
Documents folder. To avoid loosing saved settings files, Nordson
Corporation recommends that you do not change the default save
location.