8INM MTL83xC PC Modbus Rev 1DRAFT - 06 January 20195 SOFTWARE OPERATIONThis section covers the operation of the MTL83xC Configurator software. For detailedoperation of the hardware, please see the relevant installation manuals.The following is the screen that appears when the software opens:Figure 2 - The MTL838C TabThis is a standard Windows application that incorporates a typical Menu system and Tabsto organize the information. The three Tabs cover the three possible pieces of hardwarein an installation (seen in the images at the bottom of the screen). Data relevant to theassociated piece of hardware is on that Tab. For example, information specific to theMTL838C is on the MTL838C Tab.It should be noted, however, that the configuration data for the entire system is actuallystored on the MTL838C. This allows an MTL831C to be replaced without requiring re-configuration. When an MTL831C powers up, the MTL838C recognizes it and sends itthe correct configuration.The Connection Status section at the bottom is below the tabs and providesvisual information on the status of the components. In the image above, thePC software is not communicating with the MTL838C. This is indicated by theTransmitting and Receiving LEDs being OFF and the MTL838C word beinggrayed out.