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5. Click Test. Check that each controller's type and version is

reported in the Comm Test Results field. If not, make sure that

each controller is properly configured and that the communica-

tions wiring is correct.

6. 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.

7. From the File menu, choose Exit.

Start WatView:

1. Launch WatView ( Start menu > P

rograms > Watlow >

WatView).

2. WatView will now read the information from the controller(s).

This may take a few minutes, depending on the number of con-

trollers.

3. Use WatView to set up the parameters in each controller (such

as input type, etc.). The method will vary depending on the

type of controller used. Access parameters on the Spreadsheet

Overview and Setup screens via the View menu.

If using a Series F4 controller, you must save your settings to

the flash (EE) memory in the controller. This is not done auto-

matically by the controller when changes are made through the

communications interface. Changes that are not saved to EE

will be lost when the controller’s power is turned off.

Note

Use the F4 Save Changes to EE function ( Tools menu) to save settings

whenever you have edited any of the Series F4’s setup parameters using

WatView. (See “F4 Save Changes to EE Tool” on page 31.)

Note

See “Controller-Specific Features” for profiling information on page 31.