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Epsilon EP-I Indexing Drive and FM-2 Indexing Module Reference Manual
How Communications Work
Configuring Communication
Before attempting to upload or download a configuration file using PowerTools Pro, the software must be configured to the
correct communication settings for the intended communication connection.
The communication connection may be selected in the Upload Drive Configuration, Download to Device IDx or the Change
Path dialog boxes. From the Device menu, choose Upload Drive, Download or Path Change to open the dialog box or the
toolbar buttons can also used, see below.
Uploading
Uploading is the process of reading information back from the drive to the PowerTools Pro configuration file views.
To upload information from a drive, click on the Upload All button, on the PowerTools Pro toolbar or from the
Device menu, choose Upload All or Upload Drive. The Upload Drive Configuration dialog box will open, all
communication connections are scanned and the results appear. In Figure 81, it shows that one device on COM 1
was found, an Epsilon Eb-205 drive. The Upload Drive Configuration dialog box contains the following
information for every device found:
• Ip Address/COM
• Modbus Address ID
• Drive Type
• Module Type
• Communication Options
• Base/Drive FW Revision
• Module FW Revision
• Module Serial Number
• Drive Serial Number
.
Figure 81: Upload Drive Configuration Dialog Box
Select the device to upload and click Upload.