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13) Looking at the very bottom of the window, you will note the “Model 430 Not Found”
message. This means that the software was unable to detect a model TMC430
connected to the computer. You may connect the controller now.
14) Select “Controller Options” and then “Scan for Controller” will allow the software to
scan over the USB ports and try to locate the controller.
15) Once the software detects a controller, it will show the “COM” port number in the
lower left (this may be the same each time the controller connects, but it may also
change)
16) When a controller is connected, and found by the software, you may click the
“connect” button on the toolbar, or “Controller Options” -> “Connect”
17) The block that says “firmware” in the image above will show the version of firmware
that is installed in the connected controller. This will match the “Version Number”
found at the controller interface under “System Config”
18) When any setting is changed, it will change to a red color until the corresponding
“Send” button is pressed (also changes to red). When this button is pressed, the
software will send the new setting to the controller and refresh the screen.
19) The software will refresh approximately every 1 to 2 seconds providing a near real
time view of what the controller is doing.
20) Selecting “File” and “Save” or “Save As” or clicking the save icon in the toolbar will
allow you to save the current settings to a file. This is useful for loading the same
settings to future controllers, or simply to backup the settings of the current
controller. (Note: this must be done from the “Controller Interface” tab. The “logs”
tab, will allow a .csv file to be saved of the current controller logs.)
21) When finished, be sure to click the disconnect icon (changed from the connect icon
earlier) before simply closing the program.
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