Tabla De Contenido; Symbols Used In This Document; General Description; Pc Tool Link Package - Grundfos PC Tool Link Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

CONTENTS
1. Symbols used in this document
2. General description
2.1 PC Tool Link package
2.1.1 Contents of the CD-ROM
3. Communication
3.1 Power supply
3.2 Installation of virtual COM port
3.3 Locating virtual COM port number
3.4 Connectors
4. Functional description
4.1 Functions of the LEDs
5. Connection overview
6. Fault finding
7. Technical data
8. Disposal
Warning
Prior to installation, read these installation and
operating instructions. Installation and operation
must comply with local regulations and accepted
codes of good practice.

1. Symbols used in this document

Warning
If these safety instructions are not observed,
it may result in personal injury!
If these safety instructions are not observed,
Caution it may result in malfunction or damage to the
equipment!
Notes or instructions that make the job easier
Note
and ensure safe operation.

2. General description

The Grundfos PC Tool Link is a communication unit that can
connect all Grundfos products with a built-in communication
interface to a PC with a product-specific Grundfos PC tool
installed.
The Grundfos PC Tool Link is the third generation of Grundfos
communication adapters.
The PC Tool Link cannot be used in combination
Note with Grundfos products communicating via a
powerline cable.
The PC Tool Link ensures galvanic separation
between the PC and the product connected. The
Note
risk of damage in case of potential difference
between the connected units is also eliminated.

2.1 PC Tool Link package

The PC Tool Link package includes all the items needed to
connect the Grundfos product and the PC.
The PC Tool Link suitcase contains:
• PC Tool Link
• standard USB cable
• TTL cable
• RS-485 cable
• RS-232 cable (crossed)
• adapter
• CD-ROM with virtual COM port software and installation and
operating instructions
• printed version of installation and operating instructions.
4

2.1.1 Contents of the CD-ROM

• setup.exe is the installation file for installing a virtual COM port
Page
(Windows 2000 and later).
4
• PC Tool link.pdf is a PDF file of these installation and
4
operating instructions.
4
• The development folder contains information for developers
4
who want to establish a direct link to the PC Tool Link.
4
4

3. Communication

4
5
Grundfos uses three types of electrical interfaces, i.e. RS-485,
5
RS-232 and TTL, for communication with a product.
5 The PC Tool Link is supplied with three corresponding cables.
6

3.1 Power supply

8
The PC Tool Link has no internal power supply. It is powered via
10
the USB connector on the PC. If a USB hub is used, it must be
11
self-powered.
11

3.2 Installation of virtual COM port

The communication between a PC tool and a PC Tool Link is
established via a virtual COM port.
1. Insert the CD-ROM.
2. Launch the setup.exe file from the root directory of the CD-
ROM. A command line window pops up shortly, indicating that
the driver is being installed. See fig. 1.
Fig. 1 Virtual COM port installation
When the window disappears, all necessary files have been
installed on the PC.
3. Restart the PC.
4. Connect the PC Tool Link to one of the USB ports of the PC.
It will automatically be recognised by Windows, and a virtual
COM port is assigned to the PC Tool Link.
If your operating system is different from
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008,
Note the appropriate driver can be located at
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
(select a VCP driver for device "FT232R").