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1.3 MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)

1.3 MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT)
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool
MultiFieldbus Configuration Tool (MFCT) is a PC-based software and supports the
configuration of MultiFieldbus- and DALI-devices. In addition, the MFCT offers convenient
options for mass firmware updates of ET 200 devices with MultiFieldbus- support and reading
service data for many other Siemens devices.
Functional scope of the MFCT
• MultiFieldbus configuration:
Engineering, configuration and diagnostics of MultiFieldbus-devices, provision of the
required project files (project, UDT-, CSV- and EDS-file), transfer/export of the files to
device and/or data memory.
• DALI configuration:
Device selection and online configuration of DALI devices.
• TM FAST:
Generation and download of FPGA-UPD- and FPGA-DB-files.
• Maintenance:
Topology scan of a Ethernet network, reading of service data, parameter assignment and
firmware update.
• Settings:
Language switching German / English, network scanner speed, setting of the network
adapter, installation of GSDML-and EDS-files.
System/installation requirements for MFCT
The MFCT runs under Microsoft Windows and does not require installation or administrator
rights.
For MFCT you must also install the following software:
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (You can find an Offline Installer on the Internet.
(https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-net-framework-4-8-offline-installer-
for-windows-9d23f658-3b97-68ab-d013-aa3c3e7495e0))
• NPcap from directory "Misc"
• PG/PC interface from directory "Misc"
• Microsoft C++ Redistributable for x86-systems (you can find the installation data for
download on the Internet. (https://aka.ms/vs/15/release/vc_redist.x86.exe))
The download of the tool and further information as well as documentation on the individual
functions of the MFCT can be found on the Internet.
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109773881)
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