Appendix: Vpm (Visual Parameter Manager); Installation; Programming (Vpm) - Carel EVD evolution User Manual

12. APPENDIX: VPM (VISUAL PARAMETER MANAGER

12.1 Installation

On the http://ksa.carel.com website, under the Parametric Controller
Software section, select Visual Parameter Manager.
A window opens, allowing 3 fi les to be downloaded:
1.
VPM_CD.zip: for burning to a CD;
2. Upgrade setup;
3.
Full setup: the complete program.
For fi rst installations, select Full setup, for upgrades select Upgrade setup.
The program is installed automatically, by running setup.exe.
Note: if deciding to perform the complete installation (Full setup),
fi rst uninstall any previous versions of VPM.

12.2 Programming (VPM)

When opening the program, the user needs to choose the device being
confi gured: EVD evolution. The Home page then opens, with the choice
to create a new project or open an existing project. Choose new project
and enter the password, which when accessed the fi rst time can be set
by the user.
Fig. 12.a
Then the user can choose to:
4.
directly access to the list of parameters for the EVD evolution saved to
EEPROM: select "tLAN";
This is done in real time (ONLINE mode), at the top right set the network
address 198 and choose the guided recognition procedure for the USB
communication port. Enter at the Service or Manufacturer level.
Fig. 12.b
5.
select the model from the range and create a new project or choose an
existing project: select "Device model".
A new project can be created, making the changes and then connecting
later on to transfer the confi guration (OFFLINE mode). Enter at the Service
or Manufacturer level.
•
select Device model and enter the corresponding code
•
go to Confi gure device: the list of parameters will be displayed,
allowing the changes relating to the application to be made.
At the end of the confi guration, to save the project choose the following
command, used to save the confi guration as a fi le with the .hex extension.
File -> Save parameter list.
To transfer the parameters to the driver, choose the "Write" command.
During the write procedure, the 2 LEDs on the converter will fl ash.
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Fig. 12.c
Fig. 12.d
Fig. 12.e