User's Manual

5 START-UP

OPTIWAVE 1010

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5.3 Remote communication with PACTware™

5.3.1 General notes

PACTware™ displays measurement information clearly on a computer (PC) and lets you

configure the device from a remote location. It is an Open Source, open configuration software

for all field devices. It uses Field Device Tool (FDT) technology. FDT is a communication standard

for sending information between the system and the field device. This standard agrees with

IEC 62453. Field devices are easily integrated. Installation is supported by a user-friendly

Wizard.

5.3.2 Software installation

Equipment needed

• A computer

• One of these two solutions: 1 the DVD-ROM delivered with the device or 2 a high-speed

Internet connection

• A web browser, if it is necessary to download files from the Internet

Software needed

• Microsoft® .NET Framework 1.1 or a later version

• PACTware™ 4.0 or a later version

• Device Type Manager (DTM) for the OPTIWAVE 1010 radar level transmitter

This software is supplied on the DVD-ROM delivered with the device. It can also be downloaded

from the “Download center: Software” web page on the manufacturer’s website.

Figure 5-1: Start page for PACTware™