Eaton MTL5501-SR Instruction Manual

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INM 5500 Rev 10586 9 PCS45/PCL45USB configurator for MTL temperature convertersThe PCS45/PCL45USB configurator allows MTL isolating temperature converters to be configuredfrom a standard PC running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The configurator comprisesPC software provided on a CD (PCS45), and an ATEX certified interfacing link (PCL45USB).Temperature converters can be configured from the safe area, while on-line, and the software allowsconfigurations to be saved to disk and printed out when required.It is suitable for use with MTL4000, MTL4500, MTL5000 and MTL5500 products.PCL45USB hardwareThe PCL45USB provides the interfacing link between the converter module and the PC runningthe software and connects to the PC using the USB cable provided. The PCL45USB has a built-incable fitted with a 3.5mm jackplug to connect to the ‘Config’ socket on MTL4500 and MTL5500converters. An adapter cable is also provided to accommodate our earlier converters.PCS45 Configuration softwareThe software provided on the CD requires only approximately 20Mb of hard disk space and iscompatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 7. Ensure that the chosen PC has a CDROM drive and an available USB port. A local or network printer may also be an advantage.SafetyIt is not permitted to connect the PCL45USB to any device other than one approved by Eaton.Authorisation is valid provided that the converter type is named on the PCL45USB certificate or ifthe PCL45USB is specified on the converter certificate. Repairs to the PCL45USB are not permitted.Setting upThe equipment can be used only in the safe area.Before plugging in the PCL45USB link to the computer, extract the USB driver files to a knownlocation on your PC. Afterwards, plug in the PCL45USB to the USB port on the PC and wait forit to find the new device. When requested by the computer, show it the location of the driverfiles so that it can complete the device installation.Place the PCS45 software CD in the computer’s CDROM drive and follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software.The PCL45USB is powered from the data lines and quickly establishes communication afterplugging the 3.5mm connector to the device socket.Note: Ensure that the 3.5mm jack plug is fully inserted into the socket of the temperature converter.The software and its operations manual (INM PCS45) is available on-line at:http://www.mtl-inst.com/product/configuration_tools_and_software/Safe area