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10 Commissioning using a PC – SIWATOOL FTA
10.1 General
The scale can be put into operation using the SIWAREX FTA program independent
of commissioning the SIMATIC automation system.
The program is included with the delivery of the project planning package.
The program (Catalogue SIWATOOL_FTA) must be installed in the first step.
10.2 Windows and functions of the SIWATOOL FTA
The program window is constructed so as to facilitate navigation through the
parameter definition areas of SIWAREX FTA.
The top bar contains the control elements for the SIWATOOL fta program and for
operation of the scale. The main window is divided into three panes.
The left-hand pane contains a tree structure of all the SIWAREX FTA parameters.
Under each main point are the SIWAREX FTA data records associated with the
activities in question, e.g. commissioning or monitoring. Under the data record
name there is first an "Info" line and then below it the individual parameters for the
data records. When "Info" is selected, an information sheet opens showing which
tasks may be processed with the parameters for the data record selected.
The offline values of a parameter are shown to the right in the center column. The
right-hand column contains the online value from the weighing electronics when
the program is online.
For sending, receiving, and transferring, the corresponding data record is selected
and the command list called up by right-clicking. In so doing the entire data record
is always processed, not just individual parameters.
10.3 Offline Project Planning
All scale parameters can be edited and stored without the SIWAREX FTA module.
This can decrease the start-up time.
The parameters for several scales can be prepared in the office and only have to
be transferred to the SIWAREX FTA for commissioning.
Data can also be read from one scale in the operation and used for commissioning
other scales.
10.4 Online Operation
To change to online operation, a SIWATOOL cable (see Accessories) is to be used
to connect the PC with SIWAREX FTA (Connection diagram see 4.5.2). The COM
interface can be set up in the communication menu.
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