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17. Configuration Using iTools
iTools is a configuration and monitoring package which will edit, store and ‘clone’ complete controller configurations.
iTools can be used to configure all the functions of the 3216 controller described in this manual. It is also possible using iTools to
configure additional functions such as customised messages and parameter promotion. These features are described in this chapter.
You may also wish to refer to the iTools Help Manual Part No. HA026179 which can be downloaded from www.eurotherm.co.uk.
for further information on how to install, connect and generally operate iTools.
17.1
Connecting a PC to the Controller
In the 3216 controller this may be done using digital communications port H or by a configuration clip.
17.1.1
Using the H Communications Port
Connect the controller to the RS232 serial comms port of the PC shown in the diagram below.
Screen
Com
Tx
RS232
Connections
HD Com
HE Rx
Rx
HF Tx
Local Ground
17.1.2
Configuration Clip
A Configuration Clip is available with iTools by quoting part number 3000CK in the iTools ordering code. The clip can be fitted
into the side of a controller as shown below.
The benefit of using this arrangement is that it is not necessary to power the controller, since the clip provides the power to the
internal memory of the controller.
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Part No HA028651
Issue 3.0
Mar-06