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7 Program Loader Monitor
7.1 Introduction
The Prog
ram Loader Monitor is used to download programs to the DVC5/7/10 and to display information from all
of the DVC modules connected together via the CAN Bus. It runs on your Windows PC and uses a RS232
cable to communicate with the DVC5/7/10. Data from DVC expansion modules (i.e. DVC21, DVC70 etc.) is
transmitted through the DVC7/10 to the Program Loader Monitor. Program Loader Monitors specific to an
expansion module are provided and are used to examine or change the module’s MAC ID and CAN Bus baud
rate.
7.2 Connecting to the DVC5/7/10
Locate an op
en serial communications port on your Windows XP PC. Plug one end of the DVC RS232 serial
cable into the serial port (i.e. COM1, COM2, COM3, etc.) on the computer. Plug the other end into the
DVC5/7/10 serial cable weather pak connector on the DVC5/7/10 module.
Note: If the RS232 serial cable is connected and the Program Loader Monitor program is not running, the
DVC5/7/10 will enter programming mode on power up. The MS and NS lights on the controller will alternate
flashing green. To exit programming mode start the Program Loader Monitor program and power up the
DVC5/7/10 or disconnect the RS232 cable, and then cycle power on the DVC5/7/10.
7.3 Starting the Program Loader Monitor
From
Windows press the “Start” button and then select the file
c:\Program Files\HCT Products\Program Loader Monitor