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Appendix D
Data interface
The TC 504 can be equipped with a RS232C data
interface (for connection to a PC serial port) or a
RS422/485 interface for industrial use. The electric
signals are separated by galvanization. With the
data interface you have full access to all process
values, programmes, configuration parameters and
operation commands. This allows for complete
remote control. The following examples are typical
applications:
• Changing of configuration with bentrup WinConfig
(free software)
• Design of personal programs, direct access to
controller via public protocol
• Design of personal programs, access to controller
via simple command (e.g. “START”) with Windows
DDE (bentrup FIELDBUS driver required)
• Visualisation for complete solutions, data
measurement and recording, administration of
programmes and configurations with bentrup
WinControl.
For a detailed description including protocols please
visit the manufacturer’s homepage at
http://www.bentrup.de.
Appendix E
Calling up of layout
If you press the zone key while your controller is
starting up, the TC 504 will display the hardware
version and the upgrades if there are any installed.
The codes have the following meaning from left to
right:
• Number of control channels *
• Number of contol outlets *
• Number of analog outlets *
• y/n: real-time clock installed: Yes / No
• y/n: Extended programme store: Yes / No
• Hardware version code
* The actual number can be lower, see number on
the type plate of the controller behind the
thermocouple code (e.g. TC 504-S-14- .. = 1 zone
/ 4 outlets)
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