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Phoenix Contact MACX MCR-CONF User Manual

Configuration software, temperature measuring transducer
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INTERFACE
User Manual
UM EN MACX MCR-CONF
Quick Start Guide for the
MACX MCR-CONF configuration software

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  • Page 1 INTERFACE User Manual UM EN MACX MCR-CONF Quick Start Guide for the MACX MCR-CONF configuration software...
  • Page 3 INTERFACE User Manual Quick Start Guide for the MACX MCR-CONF configuration software 2009-12-08 Designation: UM EN MACX MCR-CONF Revision: Order No.: — This user manual is valid for: Designation Version Order No. MACX MCR-CONF 1.1.7 or later — 104203_en_03 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 4 Phoenix Contact accepts no liability for erroneous handling or damage to products from Phoenix Contact or third-party products resulting from disregard of information contained in this manual.
  • Page 5 The receipt of technical documentation (in particular data sheets, installation instructions, manuals, etc.) does not constitute any further duty on the part of Phoenix Contact to furnish information on alterations to products and/or technical documentation. Any other agreement shall only apply if expressly confirmed in writing by Phoenix Contact.
  • Page 6 Phoenix Contact. Violators are liable for damages. Phoenix Contact reserves all rights in the case of patent award or listing of a registered design, in as far as this concerns software of Phoenix Contact that meets the criteria of technicity or has technical relevance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing MACX MCR-CONF ....................1-1 Requirements ..................... 1-1 1.1.1 System requirements ................1-1 1.1.2 Hardware requirements ..............1-1 Installing the software ..................1-2 1.2.1 Starting the installation program ............1-2 1.2.2 Installing the USB driver ..............1-4 Starting MACX MCR-CONF ....................2-1 Information area ....................2-2...
  • Page 8 MACX MCR-CONF PHOENIX CONTACT 104203_en_03...

  • Page 9: Installing Macx Mcr-Conf

    Installing MACX MCR-CONF Installing MACX MCR-CONF MACX MCR-CONF is a configuration software solution for parameterizing devices from the MACX MCR product range. The software is a stand-alone tool for installation on PCs and laptops. Requirements No functions or commands that require communication with the device can be executed without a physical configuration.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    MACX MCR-CONF Installing the software Prior to installation If an earlier version has been installed, uninstall this version via the Windows Control Panel under "Software". Prior to installation, close all open Windows applications. 1.2.1 Starting the installation program Downloaded installation •...
  • Page 11 Installing MACX MCR-CONF Figure 1-4 Installation wizard (2) Note for Windows XP If during installation under Windows XP an alert appears stating that the software has not passed Windows logo testing, continue with the installation process. Following program installation, the wizard for installing the USB driver is started. This installs all the files needed to operate the "IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER".

  • Page 12: Installing The Usb Driver

    MACX MCR-CONF Connect the computer to a MACX MCR-EX-SL temperature transducer using the "IFS-USB-PROG-ADAPTER" programming adapter, which is available as an accessory. Only click on "Install" once the connection to the device has been established. Otherwise click on "Cancel" and switch to offline mode.
  • Page 13 Installing MACX MCR-CONF The Windows hardware wizard appears. Figure 1-8 Windows hardware wizard (1) • When prompted, select "No, not this time" and "Install software automatically". The hardware wizard now starts the installation process for the "USB Composite Device" driver.
  • Page 14 MACX MCR-CONF The hardware wizard is started again following successful installation. Figure 1-10 Windows hardware wizard (3) • When prompted, again select "No, not this time" and "Install software automatically". The drivers for the "USB Programming Adapter IFS" are now installed.

  • Page 15: Starting Macx Mcr-Conf

    Starting MACX MCR-CONF Starting MACX MCR-CONF • If installed using the default settings, start MACX MCR-CONF via "Start/All Programs/Phoenix Contact/MACX MCR-CONF 1.1/MACX MCR-CONF 1.1". Response following The USB port is scanned to check whether a MACX MCR device is already connected.

  • Page 16: Information Area

    MACX MCR-CONF Information area The following information about the currently connected device is displayed here: Device image A stylized image of the front view of the device is displayed here. Device information Device type Description Device IDs Serial number Firmware version...
  • Page 17 Settings This menu item can be used to set the software language. The selected language is activated the next time MACX MCR-CONF is started. In Version 1.2.0, English and German are available. French and Spanish are to follow. Help This menu item opens this user manual as a PDF file.

  • Page 18: Tabs

    MACX MCR-CONF Tabs 2.3.1 Device Settings The "Device Settings" tab contains configuration and parameterization dialog boxes that are relevant for the connected device. The tree structure is divided into the following groups: – Device descriptor – Configuration – Parameterization –...
  • Page 19 Starting MACX MCR-CONF Configuration Input The analog input specific to the device is set here: – Signal type/sensor type – Connection method – Sensor monitoring Output The information displayed here is purely informative and cannot be modified. Error The following settings are possible: handling –...
  • Page 20 MACX MCR-CONF Parameterization Input The analog input specific to the device is set here: – Signal range – Temperature unit (depending on sensor type) – Oversampling (mean-value generation) – Moving average – Cable resistance compensation for 2-wire measurement (MACX MCR-EX-SL-RTD...
  • Page 21 Starting MACX MCR-CONF Parameterization Output The analog output specific to the device is set here: – Specification of the output signal range (0 ... 20 mA, 4 ... 20 mA) – Zero/span adjustment – Values for exception handling 104203_en_03 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 22 MACX MCR-CONF Service The following settings can be made under the "Service" item: Locking – Unlock entry: There are three operating levels: – Monitoring mode: Locking field is empty or contains an incorrect entry – Parameterization mode: Parameterization level is...
  • Page 23 Starting MACX MCR-CONF Change the password for configuration mode. • Call the MACX MCR-CONF configuration software. • Read the active configuration. Enter the password for configuration mode under Service → Locking (default: 0000). • Click on Service → Locking → Change.

  • Page 24: Monitoring

    MACX MCR-CONF 2.3.2 Monitoring This function enables the monitoring of a connected MACX MCR device and is only available in online mode. Selection: Measurement signal Selection: Representation Selection: Record Storage location Selection: Time interval Start/stop measurement Figure 2-2 Tab: Monitoring Selection: –...

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