Edit Flowcomputers

Editing Communication Settings for Flowcomputers or PLCs

To edit a flowcomputer or PLC:

Double click on the icon of the flowcomputer in the flowcomputer Status window.

The flowcomputer screen is divided up into two main areas. The first allows the user to set up the communications settings. The bottom half is reserved for 'Advanced Options'. Advanced options are automatically set at start up. It should not be necessary to change the advanced settings.

Field	Description
name	Assign the flowcomputer a name to identify it.
Protocol	Enter the pertinent data to facilitate a proper communication with the flowcomputer (either TCP or serial). This data must match the set up of the flowcomputer communications link.
Server1/Connecton1	Enter the IP address for the flowcomputer. If you are running redundant servers, there will be a field for each server.
Port	Enter the port for the flowcomputer. If you are running redundant servers, there will be a field for each server.
Address	Address for the flowcomputer.

Note: If the server has multiple languages installed, then Acquire™ will show the 'Quick Translate' button next to the field. Clicking on this button will allow the translation to be entered for the phrase.

Tip: Once the communication protocol has been entered click 'Apply' to start communication with the device. The red cross over the picture of the device should disappear once communications is established.

The 'Online' button shows the latest values returned by the flowcomputer, the 'Configure' button allows you to set the modbus map.