Using Dctools Via Rs232 - Eaton RM3-400-0330 Installation And Operation Manual

Connect a USB A/B cable from a USB port on the PC/laptop to the USB port on the SC200.
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See the diagram on page
DCTools will now connect to the SC200.
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If connection is not successful refer to DCTools Help (press F1) or Troubleshooting on page
44.
For details of the SC200 control and monitoring functions available via DCTools see System
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Operation in the System Controller Operation Handbook.
For help using DCTools press F1.

Using DCTools via RS232

DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200 or SC100's RS232 port.
For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options in the System Controller
Operation Handbook.
Before you start you will need:
The latest version of DCTools available from: www.powerquality.eaton.com/downloads.
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A PC/laptop with RS232 port and DB9 F/F Null-modem cable (RadioShack 55010600,
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Jaycar WC7513, or similar. Cross-over connections: 5-5, 2-3, 3-2.)
► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200 or SC100:
Download the latest version of DCTools from: www.powerquality.eaton.com/downloads.
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Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
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Connect a null-modem cable from the COM1 RS232 port on the PC/laptop to the RS232
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connector on the SC200 or SC100.
Ensure the cable is secured so that no force is applied to the RS232 connector as this may
damage the connector.
If COM1 port is not available or for more details see Direct RS232 Communications in the
System Controller Operation Handbook.
Start DCTools to open the Connection List. Check the box for the COM1 connection.
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DCTools will now connect to the SC200 or SC100.
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If connection is not successful refer to DCTools help (press F1) or Troubleshooting on page
44.
5 for location of the USB port.
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