User Manual

■ 13 ■ WatView
2. Close any programs, such as digital-camera or personal-digital-
assistant synchronization utilities, that use the computer’s seri-
al communications port.
3. Run WVSetup, if it is not already running ( Start menu >
Programs > Watlow > WatView > WVSetup).
4. In the setup window click Detect and follow the screen instruc-
tions for WatView to recognize your controllers.
Note:
If some controllers are not detected, check the communications wiring and repeat
starting at step 4.
5. Close all the help windows before you perform the remaining
steps.
Note:
The help files are updated to support controllers as they are set up. If a help file is
open when you save the new configuration, you will see an error message.
6. From the File menu, choose Exit.
For Modbus-TCP (Ethernet)
To use Modbus TCP (Ethernet) communications, connect the con-
troller(s) or gateway and a personal computer to a Ethernet TCP/IP
network.
1. Run WVSetup, if it is not already running ( Start menu >
Programs > Watlow > WatView > WVSetup).
2. Select Ethernet ( Communications menu > Port > Ethernet).
3. For each controller:
• Click Add.
• Select a Controller Type.
• Enter the Server Name or IP Address.
Note:
Using a server name is the most reliable method. Unless the controller or gate-
way has a fixed IP address, your network can change the IP address whenever
the controller or gateway is reconnected or powered up.
• Enter the Address for the controller.
• Click OK.
4. From the File menu, choose Save.