User guide

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3 PowerTools Pro
Configuration
Software
3.1 Introduction
PowerTools Pro is the software used to configure
hardware type, setup parameters, I/O functionality, motion
profiles, user programs, and networks for the
SM-EZMotion module. PowerTools Pro can also be used
as a diagnostic tool and for troubleshooting assistance.
3.2 Installing PowerTools Pro
3.2.1 From the Power CD
PowerTools Pro can be installed directly from the
SM-EZMotion CD that ships with every SM-EZMotion
module. To install PowerTools Pro, insert the
SM-EZMotion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The
SM-EZMotion CD will auto-launch on your PC (if not, use
Windows Explorer to find the Launch.exe file on the CD
drive, double click). From the SM-EZMotion CD Main
Menu, click on the PowerTools Pro Software button. Figure
4 shows the SM-EZMotion software screen.
Figure 4: SM-EZMotion Software Screen
Once the button is clicked the installation will begin. Follow
the installation instructions to complete the software
installation.
3.2.2 From the Web
PowerTools Pro can be downloaded from the Control
Techniques website at the following address:
www.emersonct.com.
Figure 5: Control Techniques’ North America
Website
3.3 How PowerTools Pro is
Organized
The PowerTools Pro software is made up of six major
components. These components are the Menu Bar, Tool
Bar, Hierarchy, View, View Tab, and Status Bar. Note that
some of these components and sub-components are only
available under certain conditions (i.e., while online, while
on a certain view, etc.).
Figure 6: PowerTools Pro Organization
3.3.1 Menu Bar
Figure 7 shows the Menu Bar as found in PowerTools Pro.
The items available on the Menu Bar may change under
certain conditions (i.e., online, configuration open, etc.).
Figure 7: Menu Bar
To use a menu choose one of the following methods:
• On the menu bar, click a menu name to display a list
of options. On the menu, either click an option or use