Technical data

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Publication No. CA05001001K
February 2007
February 2007
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PLC, I/O & Communications Products
IT. Connect
CH Studio Component Manager Software
Features, Functions and
Benefits
Studio provides powerful features:
■ Fast discovery of devices on
DeviceNet, QCPORT, and Modbus/
TCP networks.
■ “Snapshot” storage of an entire net-
works worth of device parameters
with just one mouse-click.
■ Rapid configuration of IT. family
products via “plug-in” support com-
ponents that are regularly updated
via the Internet.
■ Online and offline operation with
flexible synchronization options.
■ Custom configuration dialogs for
point and click ease of configura-
tion, support for any DeviceNet
product with or without EDS files.
■ Extensive report generation to assist
PLC or DCS programmers.
■ OPC server for industry standard
communications with third party
products such as HMI, data
acquisition and control applications.
■ Built-in 4800+ device EDS file
database.
■ OPC server-to-control and monitor
QCPort device over OPC.
■ Tag export feature to import tag
data to the controller.
■ Live I/O to view actual status of the
QCPort I/O when online.
Technical Data and
Specifications
■ Processor: 230 MHz Pentium class
minimum; 300+ MHz recommended.
■ Memory (RAM): 64MB Minimum
(may limit performance); 128MB+
recommended.
■ Hard Drive Space: 120 MB - CHStu-
dio additional 70 meg for online
documentation in .PDF format.
■ Super VGA 800x600 or higher reso-
lution video adapter and monitor.
■ CDROM or DVD Drive (required for
installation).
■ Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or
compatible pointing device.
■ Industrial network adapter. Studio
makes use of the Ethernet port that
comes as standard equipment on
most PCs for industrial protocols
such as MODBUS/TCP. For
DeviceNet networks a USB/
DeviceNet converter is available, or
you may use one of the popular SS
Technologies Devicenet interfaces in
the 5136 series (ISA, PCI, PCMCIA
supported).
USB DeviceNet Adapter
The D77SX-A-X USB converter is a
cost-effective interface for DeviceNet
networks. Specifically designed for
use with CH Studio, the USB con-
verter provides a high performance
DeviceNet interface with Plug and
Play ease of installation. The D77SX-
A-X comes in kit form including USB
and 6-foot DeviceNet to mini cables.
Drivers for the converter are built into
CH Studio.
Product Selection
The following table lists the Catalogue
Numbers for available CH Studio
software packages:
Table 97. CH Studio Product Selection
Description Catalogue
Number
CH Studio Component
Manager V2.1
D77SC-X-D
CH Studio Component
Manager V2.1 w/USB
interface
D77SC-A-D
USB/DeviceNet
Interface (Alone)
D77SX-A-X
CH Studio Component
Manager 2.1 and OPC
Server
D77SC-X-P
CH Studio Component
Manager 2.1 OPC
Server
D77SC-A-P