Sullair WSPC - Connecting the PC to the Controller; Connecting; Disconnecting the WSPC User Interface and the WS Controller

WSPC USER INTERFACE Part 1: User Level
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b. Select the data currently contained in the field (if any). Data in a field can
be selected by double-clicking on a character in a field. The entire data
field will be selected. Data can also be highlighted for editing by holding
down the left mouse button and dragging the cursor across the data in the
field.
c. Type the new data into the field. Typing the new data will replace the old
data.
Typically an option can be chosen by pressing “Enter” on the computer keyboard.
Some options present a dialog box that allow the user to confirm the entries by
clicking an “OK” button or cancel the entries by clicking “Cancel.”
A window can be reduced, expanded, or closed by clicking on the respective
button located in the upper right corner of the display:
Reduce Expand Close
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2.4 CONNECTING THE PC TO THE CONTROLLER
The standard connection of the PC Interface to the WS Controller is via a
specially designed RS-232 connector. This serial line connects to the computer’s
DB9 socket and runs directly to a custom designed terminal located on the left
side of the controller cabinet. The PC may also be connected to the controller
by other means such as through RS-485 connections or remotely via modem or
wireless network.
2.5 CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING THE WSPC USER INTERFACE
AND THE WS CONTROLLER
After the communication lines are attached and the WSPC software is running,
the WSPC program can be connected to the controller to begin receiving
machine operation data. Control data can also be sent from the PC to the WS
Controller to configure the machine control parameters.
1. To establish connection between the WSPC and the WS Controller click
(“Connect” button) in the status bar.
The box left of the Connect button will appear bright green indicating the
connection is active. The software will search for communication from the
controller, and fill the display with machine information.
2. During normal connection, communication activity will be shown on the
bottom edge of the WSPC screen, as shown in Fig 2.5a. The progress
bar and block numbers simply indicate that communications are occurring.
The WS Controller also provides led indicators for communication near
J13. Red indicates a request was received from the PC, Green indicates
a message is being sent to the PC.