Toshiba PCT001Z-E User manual

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TOSVERT VF-AS1/PS1
Trace Tool PCT001Z-E
Instr ction Man al
Notes
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． Be s re to read this man al caref lly before connecting and sing
the trace tool for the VF-AS1/PS1.
After reading the man al, be s re to store it.
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． The contents of this man al are s bject to change witho t prior
notice.

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－ Contents －
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
2. How to use PCT001Z-E......................................................................................................... 3
2.1. E NABLING MAC OS ............................................................................................................. 3
2.2. L ICENSE AG EEMENT .......................................................................................................... 3
2.3. O PENING WINDOW .............................................................................................................. 4
2.4. S ETTING SHEET .................................................................................................................. 5
2.5. G APHIC SHEET ................................................................................................................ 10
2.6. D ATA SHEET ...................................................................................................................... 12
3. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 14

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1.Introd ction
The trace tool “PCT001Z-E” for VF-AS1/PS1 is software that performs the following
functions when used with an inverter connected to a computer via an S-485
communications device. ead this manual carefully along with the instruction manual for
VF-AS1/PS1 before using PCT001Z-E and use it correctly.
 Export and Import trace function-related parameters
 eading information on the inverter
 eading trace data
 Displaying read trace data in graphic form
 Storing trace data
*1 PCT001Z-E does not support any inverters other than VF-AS1/PS1.
*2 To use PCT001Z-E, the USB converters unit shown in Fig. 1 below are required.
 USB converters unit (part
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A
in this figure)
 Inverter interconnect cable (part
○
B
in this figure)
 Computer interconnect cable (part
○
C
in this figure)
S485 (2-wire type)
USB
LOGIC
USB
Option Unit
○
A
○
B
○
C
 Inverter interconnect cable (optional)
Model number Cable length
CAB0011 1.2m
CAB0013 3.6m
CAB0015 4.8m
 USB cable (A-B connection type)
Prepare a commercially available USB cab
le
(USB1.1/2.0-compliant).
ecommended cable length: 1m
 Model No. of USB converters unit:
USB001Z
Fig. 1 An example of connection of USB converters unit

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*3 System requirements
Personal computer with Microsoft
○
Excel
○
installed
Others: A serial port or a USB port is required for the computer to connect to the
inverter.
It is recommendable to use a mouse or a similar pointing device for operation.
*4 PCT001Z-E may not run normally on some types of PC-98 series computers.
*5 It has been confirmed that PCT001Z-E runs normally on the software listed in the table
below.
Microsoft Excel MS-Excel 2000 MS-Excel 2003
English version ○ ○
*6 When using an optional USB communication converter, connect the converter before
starting PCT001Z-E. Do not plug or unplug the connector when PCT001Z-E is running.
*7 How to install PCT001Z-E
To install PCT001Z-E, just extract the zip file and move it into the desired folder.
Take the following precautions when installing PCT001Z-E.
 Exit running application programs.
 When updating latest PCT001Z-E, uninstall the old version of PCT001Z-E. (The version
of PCT001Z-E is shown in the Opening window (section 2.3).)
*8 How to uninstall PCT001Z-E
To uninstall PCT001Z-E, just remove the folder containing PCT001Z-E from the
computer.
☆ The specifications of this software is subject to change without notice.
☆ Toshiba Schneider Inverter assumes no responsibility for damage caused directly or
indirectly by the use or a malfunction of this software product.
☆ These system requirements are minimum conditions required for the use of PCT001Z-E.
They do not guarantee that all functions of PCT001Z-E are performed normally.
☆ Windows
○
is listed as the abbreviation for a Microsoft
○
Windows
○
operating system.
Microsoft
○
Windows
○
and Microsoft
○
Excel
○
are registered trademarks or trademarks
of the US Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
☆ PC-98 series is a trademark or registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
☆ The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
[ ]: Buttons or radio buttons in windows of PCT001Z-E or Microsoft Windows
' ': Menus items of PCT001Z-E

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2.How to se PCT001Z-
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This section explains how to use PCT001Z-E.
2.1.Enabling macros
When PCT001-E is started for the first time, the dialog box shown in Fig. 2 may appear. If it
appears, click the [Enable Macros] button, because PCT001Z-E uses macros.
Fig. 2 Security warning
2.2.License agreement
When PCT001Z-E is started for the first time or after macros have been enabled, the
PCT001Z-E license agreement window (Fig. 3) appears. ead the contents carefully and
click [agree] if you wish to use PCT001Z-E. Clicking [don’t agree] closes the Excel book.
Fig. 3 License agreement