Specifications

20
MX Protection, Control and Monitoring Features FCD LMENTB2300-01 – 07/08
8. Bluetooth
®
Wireless Communications
and MX Dashboard
™
Software
A Bluetooth option is available that permits a user to download or upload configuration routines via a
standard low power wireless communication path to an actuator. The MX actuator can communicate
via Bluetooth with a Bluetooth-equipped PC, PDA, or cell phone compatible with the Microsoft
Windows
®
Mobile platform and the MX Dashboard actuator diagnostics GUI (Graphical User
Interface) software. The Bluetooth option contains a FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum),
which enables a reliable communication link, even in a “noisy” environment. The Bluetooth option
also contains 128-bit data encryption to protect the privacy of the link. Bluetooth communication is
accessible up to 10 meters from the actuator in all directions and the ability to enable the Bluetooth
communication link is password protected. A visible blue LED in the controls LCD window signifies
that an active Bluetooth link to the actuator is established.
The Dashboard actuator software program permits a user to easily access the diagnostics capability
of the MX actuator using a Bluetooth-equipped PC or PDA with the Windows Mobile 5 (or greater)
platform. Dashboard is driven by GUI and parallels the menu selections of the MX. It can be used to
change or view configurations up to 10 meters from the actuator when a Bluetooth link is estab-
lished. A secure Bluetooth link must be established before configurations can be altered, ensuring
security and safety. Once the link is established, Dashboard can be used to change or view the default
configuration in either active on-line mode or background mode.
On-line mode permits a user to make unit configuration changes in real time by simply answering
“Yes” or “No” to the menu prompts. Exiting the program saves the changes to the MX. These
changes can be subsequently downloaded into a Bluetooth-equipped PC or PDA and uploaded to
other MX actuators that require identical configurations, speeding setup of the remaining actuators.
When background mode is used, a unit configuration can be programmed, saved to a PC or PDA, and
uploaded into an MX once the Bluetooth link is established. This feature enables the user to assign
a unique configuration for any number of actuators in a non-volatile environment, save it to the
computer device, and schedule the upload to the actuators when planned maintenance is performed.
Diagnostics can also be downloaded from the actuator into a PC or PDA via Dashboard and saved for
further evaluation. Dashboard can be used to analyze this data or e-mail it to Flowserve Limitorque
for evaluation.
When the MX software is revised, Dashboard can be used to implement newly released software and
upload it to the MX.
These features are available up to 10 meters from the MX actuator equipped with the Bluetooth
option. Dashboard can also be used with the IrDA port supplied with each MX unit. It also requires
a link to be established, but the effective communication distance is typically less than one meter to
avoid cross-communication with neighboring devices.
Please refer to LMENIM2338 for the MX Dashboard Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
(IOM).