Applying The Measuring Voltage; Parameterizing With Powerconfig - Siemens SENTRON 7KT1681 Manual

Commissioning

6.2 Applying the measuring voltage

6.2 Applying the measuring voltage
Risk of death due to excessively high voltage!
Death, serious injury, or property damage may result if the nominal voltage ranges are
exceeded.
Always observe the limits specified in the technical data and on the type plate.
The device is supplied with power via the measuring voltage.
Please consult chapter Technical data (Page 63) or the type plate for the type and level of
the possible supply voltage.
You can find more information in chapter Connecting (Page 41).
6.3

Parameterizing with powerconfig

You can download the powerconfig configuration software from the Industry Online Support
website via the link (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/63452759).
Information on how to use powerconfig can be found in the Online Help of the configuration
software or by contacting Technical Support.
You launch the Online Help in powerconfig by pressing the F1 key.
Requirements
In order to configure measuring devices with an RS 485 interface, you must connect the
measuring voltage and set up communication with the device.
Establishing connection to the device
To establish a connection to the device, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the device to the PC.
2. Open the powerconfig configuration software.
3. Click the Search for accessible devices button on the toolbar or press the F11 key.
The "Search for accessible devices" window appears.
4. In the "Search for accessible devices" window, click the Serial tab if you want to access
the device via an RS 485 interface.
The "Serial" view appears.
5. Select PAC1600 in the Search for device option.
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