ABB ControlMaster CM15 User manual

Instruction IN/RandC/003–EN Rev.A
ControlMaster controllers and indicators
ConfigPilot
Creating, uploading and downloading configurations
Measurement made easy
1Introduction
A configuration for a ControlMaster (both controller and
indicator) can be created, modified and backed up to a
PC using the ConfigPilot software program.
ConfigPilot is a utility used in conjunction with a USB
IrDA adaptor and can be downloaded from:
www.abb.com/recorders.
2Itemsrequired
2.1 ConfigPilot kit
3 Firmware revision
The following instrument firmware revisions are compatible with
ConfigPilot:
Description Part no.
USB IrDA adaptor B12895
This publication IN/RandC/003-EN
Table 2.1 ConfigPilot kit CM30/0715
Instrument Firmware revision
CM15 CM15|P2|00|02|22
CM15|P2|01|02|22 or later
CM10 CM10|P2|00|02|22
CM10|P2|01|02|22 or later
CM30 CM30|P2|00|02|22 or later
CM50 CM50|P2|00|02|22 or later
CMF160 CMF160|P2|00|02|22 or later
CMF310 CMF310|P2|00|02|22 or later
Table 3.1 Instrument firmware revisions
IMPORTANT (NOTE) If using an earlier firmware
revision, contact your local ABB representative for more
information.

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4 ConfigPilot installation
1. Copy the ConfigPilot installation file to a local drive, unzip
it (if necessary) and run 'Setup.exe'.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
4.1 USB IrDA adaptor driver installation
The driver for the USB IrDA adaptor should install automatically
when the adaptor is connected to a PC. If it does not install,
follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the
adaptor.
4.1.1 ControlMaster IrDA port location
Fig. 4.1 shows the location of each ControlMaster's IrDA
port and the recommended distance between the adaptor
and instrument.
1. Connect the USB IrDA adaptor to a PC and align it with
the IrDA port on the front of the ControlMaster.
5 Getting started
1. Start the application from the Windows®Start menu
(or desktop shortcut if available).
2. When the application starts, the application home page
is displayed:
The home page is divided into a number of sections:
a. The main features of ConfigPilot are accessed
from the Icon ribbon located at the top of
the main window:
b. The window on the right hand side displays information
from the dedicated ConfigPilot website when
connected to the internet.
c. The Recent Files window displays a list of the most
recently opened configuration files. Clicking on the
file name opens the file and opens the configuration
window.
d. The Useful Links window displays a number of useful
links such as the ABB website and links to product
documentation.
Section 6 explains the purpose of each of the icons.
Note. Select the Home ( ) icon to return to the Home
view from the Configuration view.
Fig. 4.1 IrDA port locations
Infrared port locations
IrDA adaptor to product:
200 mm (8 in.)
(approx.)
CMF160 /
CMF310
CM50
CM30CM10
CM15

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6Icons
6.1 Creating a new configuration
1. Select the New icon.
2. Select the product that you wish to configure from the
displayed options and click OK.
3. Select the required Build Options and click OK.
4. The configuration window is displayed.
6.2 Opening an existing configuration
1. Select the Open icon.
2. Navigate to the required location and select the
configuration file you wish to open.
3. Click the Open button to open the file and load the
Configuration window.
6.3 Saving a configuration file with existing filename
1. Select the Save icon to save an open configuration file with
the same file name.
6.4 Saving a configuration file with a new filename
1. Select the Save As icon to save an open configuration file
with a different filename.
2. Navigate to the required storage location and enter the
required filename.
3. Click on the Save button to save the file with the new file
name.
6.5 Reading a configuration from a connected device
1. Ensure the USB IrDA adaptor is plugged into the PC.
2. On the instrument, press either the left hand or right hand
key to display the Access Level page.
3. Select Advanced (enter any password required).
4. Select the Device Setup page.
5. Use the up / down keys to select IrDA configuration.
6. Highlight Connect and press Select to show the
following screen:
7. Align the USB IrDA adaptor with the instrument to establish
a connection. When a connection is established the
icon on the bottom left hand corner of the application
window turns green and the Connected device box is
populated as shown in Fig. 11.1.
8. Select the Read icon.
Note. If the configuration is already open, a warning dialog
is displayed to indicate the existing configuration will be
overwritten – a warning is not displayed on first read.
9. Select Yes to continue or No to abort the read.
10. If Yes is selected the configuration is read from the
instrument to the application.
11. An information dialog is displayed to indicate a successful
or unsuccessful read.
6.6 Writing a configuration to a connected device
1. Ensure the USB IrDA adaptor is plugged into the PC.
2. On the instrument, press either the left hand or right hand
key to display the Access Level page.
3. Select Advanced (enter any password required).
4. Select the Device Setup page.
5. Use the up / down keys to select IrDA configuration.
6. Highlight Connect and press Select to show the
following screen:
7. Align the USB IrDA adaptor with the instrument to establish
a connection. When a connection is established the
Connected icon on the bottom left hand corner of the
application window will turn green and the Connected
device box is populated as shown in Fig. 11.1.
8. Select the Write icon.
Note. A warning dialog is displayed to indicate the existing
configuration will be overwritten.
9. Select Yes to continue or No to abort the read.
10. If Yes is selected the configuration is written from the
application to the instrument.
11. An information dialog is displayed to indicate a successful
or unsuccessful write.
Note. If the instrument build and the configuration build
selected do not match, a warning dialog is displayed and
an option is provided to continue or abort the write.
Fig. 11.1 Connected device box showing connection established
Connect
Exit
Begin PC Read/Write
Disconnected
Connect
Begin PC Read/Write
Exit
Disconnected

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6.7 Undo / Redo
Note: The following parameters are not included as part of
a configuration upload and download:
– Instrument Serial Number
– Security passwords and Settings
– Display Contrast & Brightness settings
– Input and Output calibration data
These parameters are unique to the instrument, and settings
must be adjusted accordingly.
1. Use the Undo, Redo icons to undo or redo changes made
to the configuration.
Changed parameters are indicated by the icon placed
next to a changed parameter and also within the parameter
tree to indicate where configuration changes have been
made.
Note: The pencil icon disappears once the configuration
has been saved. Unsaved writes to the instrument are
identified by the pencil icon, but closing ConfigPilot loses
any changes still marked with the pencil.
6.8 Generating a configuration report
1. Select the Report icon to open the report generation
window.
2. By default all parameters are included in the report.
Parameters can be excluded / included at the menu level
by selecting from the tree view on the left hand side and
clicking on the Update button.
3. When the required parameters have been selected the
report can by saved in Word®, Excel®or PDF formats, or
directly printed from the application.
6.9 Changing build options for the configuration
1. Select the Build icon to open the build options window.
2. The build of the instrument you want to create a
configuration for can be modified.
3. Once completed, press OK to return to the Configuration
window.
6.10 Application settings
1. Select the Settings icon to change the application language
and theme.
6.11 Application information
1. Select the About icon to change the application and
compatible instruments.
Note. While it is possible to open multiple sessions of
ConfigPilot, usually it is only possible to connect to an
instrument through the first session (only 1 session at a time
may perform read and write to the ControlMaster).
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