Chapter 6
MSC800
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Commissioning and configuration
6 Commissioning and configuration
No operation is required to operate the MSC800. Commissioning and diagnostics are
carried out using the SOPAS-ET configuration software.
6.1 Overview of the commissioning steps
• Commission MSC800 using factory default settings.
• Connect a PC with the SOPAS-ET configuration software to the MSC800.
• To optimize the functionality of the logic unit, adapt the configuration of the MSC800.
• Test MSC800 for correct functionality in read operation.
6.2 SOPAS-ET configuration software
The SOPAS-ET configuration software can be used to adjust the MSC800 to the reading
situation on location. The configuration data is stored and archived as a parameter set
(project file) on the PC.
6.2.1 Functions of the SOPAS-ET configuration software for the MSC800
(overview)
The general functions of the software and its operation are described in the online help in
the SOPAS-ET configuration software:
MENU, HELP, HELP F1
• Choice of the menu language (German, English)
• Setting up communication with the MSC800
• Password-protected configuration for different operating levels
• Recording of the data in continuous operation (recording and analyzing data of certain
memory areas of the system with the data recorder)
• Diagnostics of the MSC800
6.2.2 System requirements for the SOPAS-ET configuration software
System requirements for the PC: see chapter 3.2.3 Operation requirements on page 26 or
Readme file on the DVD “Manuals & Software Identification & Measuring” (no. 2039442).