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6.11 Mode Change
The EasyBuilder operates in one of three modes. Click the buttons to switch to the corresponding mode.
Note:
It is not necessary to change dipswitches for a mode change.
6.11.1
RDS
(
R
emote
D
ebug &
S
imulation) mode
The
Jump to RDS
mode is used for project development. Simulations and Up/Downloads are done in this mode. It puts the
unit in a state that displays 9 to 12 lines of unit information.
Line 0:
Shows the status of the unit as reported from its internal initialization routine. This should say “Initial OK”.
If this line does not display the OK message, please contact the factory for assistance.
Lines 1 and 2:
Show the unit’s internal firmware version information. The BootRom Version should be 1.12 with a
Version Id of 0x100a or greater for proper operation with EasyBuilder V2.6.x.
Line 3:
The PC communication baudrate setting. This changes automatically to match the EasyManager setting.
Line 4:
Shows if the unit has a project in it or not. If no project is present, the unit does not go to Application mode.
Line 5:
The download support setting. This changes automatically to match the EasyManager setting.
Line 6:
This should always be Fast Mode Simulation.
Line 7:
Indicates if Retentive (Recipe) memory is installed in the unit. (Old units may not have memory installed.)
Line 8:
Show the unit’s driver status. The unit should indicate that it accepts KEP drivers. If it does not, please
contact the factory for assistance.
Line 9:
Shows the display resolution.
Line 10:
Shows the unit’s MAC ID for Ethernet communications. (Old units do not display this information.)
Lines 11 & 12:
Displays the OEM’s copyright notice.
Note:
On new hardware platforms, below line 12, are two touch areas for contrast adjust and or a button for
initiating Compact Flash project transfer.
6.11.2
Application
(On line operation) mode
Clicking
Jump to Application
runs the project in memory. This is the normal operating mode of a unit once it is
installed, programmed and ready for use.
Note:
if there is no project in the unit the unit stays or jumps to RDS Mode.
6.11.3
Touch Adjust
(Touch screen calibration) mode
Jump to Touch Adjust
is used to calibrate the touch screen. Normally the touchscreen is calibrated at the factory for proper
functionality. If the touchscreen cannot be calibrated, please contact the factory for assistance.
6.12 EXIT
This button closes the EasyManager application.
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