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Windows FTDI driver download:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
It is important to only use the most up to date version of the FTDI USB driver, 2.12.28 as of this manuals
printing. If an older version is used, programming parameters will not be loaded into the unit correctly
causing unwanted unit operation.
The following is an excerpt from the Watlow EZ-Zone Users Guide on how to connect to the Watlow controller
using EZ-Zone Configurator.
Software Configuration
Using EZ-ZONE Configurator Software
To enable a user to configure the PM control using a personal computer (PC), Watlow has provided free
software for your use. If you have not yet obtained a copy of this software insert the CD (Controller Support
Tools) into your CD drive and install the software. Alternatively, if you are viewing this document electronically
and have a connection to the internet simply click on the link below and download the software from the
Watlow
web
site
free
of
charge.
http://www.watlow.com/en/resources-and-support/Technical-
Library/Software-and-Demos
Once the software is installed double click on the EZ-ZONE Configurator icon placed on your desktop during
the installation process. If you cannot find the icon follow the steps below to run the software:
1.
Move your mouse to the "Start" button
2.
Place the mouse over "All Programs"
3.
Navigate to the "Watlow" folder and then the sub-folder "EZ-ZONE Configurator"
4.
Click on EZ-ZONE Configurator to run.
The first screen that will appear is shown below.
If the PC is already physically connected to the EZ-ZONE PM control click the next button to go on-line.
Note:
When establishing communications from PC to the EZ-ZONE PM control an interface converter will be
required. The Standard Bus network uses EIA-485 as the interface. Most PCs today would require a USB
to EIA-485 converter. However, some PCs may still be equipped with EIA-232 ports, therefore an EIA-232
to EIA-485 converter would be required.
As can be seen in the above screen shot the software provides the user with the option of downloading a
previously saved configuration as well as the ability to create a configuration off-
line to download later.
The
screen shots that follow will take the user on-line.
