41 Product descriptionRS232/Ethernet connection • VEGAMET 391/624/625, VEGASCAN 693, PLICSRADIO C6230325-EN-1307011 Product description1.1 ConfigurationEach instrument can be optionally equipped with an RS232 or anEthernet interface. These interfaces are permanently integrated andcannot be retrofitted or exchanged. Connection is carried out via anRJ-45 plug on the lower side of the respective instrument.1.2 Principle of operationRS232 interfaceThe RS232 interface is particularly suitable for easy modem connec-tion for remote enquiry of measured values. For this purpose, externalanalogue, ISDN and GSM modems can be used.Ethernet interfaceWith the Ethernet interface, instruments can be connected directly toan existing PC network. Each instrument is assigned its own IP ad-dress at which it can be accessed from anywhere in the network.1.3 AdjustmentTo adjust the instrument, the configuration software PACTware anda suitable instrument driver (DTM) according to FDT standard arerequired. In addition, the DTMs can be integrated in other frame ap-plications according to FDT standard. As an alternative, adjustmentof the basic functions is possible via the integrated indicating andadjustment module.All device DTMs from VEGA are available as a free-of-chargestandard version and as a full version that must be purchased. Inthe standard version, all functions for complete setup are alreadyincluded. An assistent for simple project configuration simplifies theadjustment considerably. Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also part of the standard version.In the full version there is also an extended print function for completeproject documentation as well as a save function for measured valueand echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calculation program aswell as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measuredvalue and echo curves.The standard version is available as a free-of-charge download underhttp://www.vega.com. The full version is available on CD from theagency serving you.The licence regulations allow you to copy a VEGA DTM any numberof times and use it on any number of computers, as long as you areusing the standard version. The full version must be bought sepa-rately per computer and installation.Application area