Settings" Menu; Help" Menu - Balluff MICROPULSE+ BTL7-A504-Series Handbuch

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Micropulse Configuration Tool
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Menus (continued)
4.3

"Settings" menu

4.3.1 Options <Ctrl> + <P>
Opens the "Options" dialog box.
Screen update: The time span in which the graphical
representation of the magnets is updated can be changed.
Number format: Changes the number format of the
representation.
Unit: You can choose mm or inch for the length unit
display.
Language: One of the displayed languages can be
selected for the Micropulse Configuration Tool. The
language is changed without the need to restart the
application.
When the Micropulse Configuration Tool is
installed, the number format, unit, and language
are preset depending on the operating system
used. If the operating system language cannot
be set, the Micropulse Configuration Tool will be
started in English.
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4.3.2 Offline/Online <Ctrl> + <L>
Switches from online mode to offline mode and vice versa.
Online: The transducer is connected to the Micropulse
Configuration Tool and can be updated at any time. Data is
continually sent, e.g. LED states and positions.
Offline: The transducer is not connected to the Micropulse
Configuration Tool. The present configuration can be
edited or a new configuration can be opened. You must
switch to online mode to send the configuration.
Switching from "Online" to "Offline":
► Call up "Settings > Offline" (<Ctrl> + <L>).
⇒ The Micropulse Configuration Tool switches to
offline mode.
Switching from "Offline" to "Online":
► Call up "Settings > Online" (<Ctrl> + <L>).
⇒ The Micropulse Configuration Tool switches to
online mode.
If another transducer of the same type is connected in
offline mode, a prompt with the following options appears
when switching to online mode:
– Read: Read the transducer configuration. The current
configuration in the Micropulse Configuration Tool will
be overwritten.
– Update: The transducer is updated with the current
configuration in the Micropulse Configuration Tool.
– Offline: Perform no action, remain in offline mode.
The current connection status is shown in the
main window.
4.4

"Help" menu

4.4.1 Info <Ctrl> + <I>
Shows the current software version number and the
service contact data.
4.4.2 Download <Ctrl> + <D>
Opens an Internet connection for downloading the latest
software version. This requires that the PC be connected
to the Internet.
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