1 INTRODUCTION

　　The PCS45/PCL45USB configurator enables Eaton’s MTL temperature converters and pulse isolators, part of Crouse-Hinds series, to be configured from a standard PC running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The configurator comprises PC software (PCS45) provided on a CD, and an ATEX certified interfacing link (PCL45USB). Temperature converters and pulse isolators can be configured in the safe area, while on-line, and the software allows configurations to be saved to disk and printed out when required.

　　This manual concentrates on its use with the MTL4500 and MTL5500 range of products, but the tools may also be used to configure the earlier MTL4000 and MTL5000 range of products.

　　PCL45USB hardware

　　The PCL45USB provides the interfacing link between the converter module and the personal computer (PC) running the software and connects to the PC using the USB cable provided. The PCL45USB has a built-in cable fitted with a 3.5mm jackplug to connect to the ‘Config’ socket on MTL4500 and MTL5500 range of converters. An adapter cable is also provided to accommodate earlier converters.

　　PCS45 Configuration software

　　The software requires only approximately 20Mb of hard disk space and is compatible with Windows 2000,Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8. Consult Eaton’s MTL product line for operation with any other operating systems, e.g. Windows Vista™.

　　CAUTION

　　The PCL45USB is designed for use only with devices authorised by Eaton and no responsibility will be accepted for the consequences of its use with any other device. Authorised devices are either named on the PCL45USB certificate or compatible devices name the PCL45USB on their individual data sheet. Repairs to the PCL45USB are not permitted. The equipment can be used only in the safe area.

　　2 INSTALLATION

　　Although the software is supplied on a CD the user is strongly advised to check for the latest revision of the PCS45 application; this is a free download from our website at: http://www.mtl-inst.com/product/configuration_tools_and_software/ The site page also provides a USB driver file that must be downloaded and installed on the target PC to allow the application to communicate with the PCL45USB hardware. The driver file needs only to be installed once on the machine and is not affected by subsequent updates to the PCS45 application.

　　Download and install the USB driver before trying to load and run PCS45.

　　Unzip the driver files from the downloaded folder and store them in a location on the hard disc drive of the PC where they can found easily. Refer to the instruction document related to the installation of the USB driver that is located with the file on our website. When the PCL45USB equipment is connected to a USB port on the PC the installation wizard will recognise that it has found new hardware. At this stage, follow the on-screen instructions to direct the installation wizard to the location on the hard drive where you stored the driver files; continue until the USB driver is fully installed. Refer to the instruction document related to the installation of the USB driver that is located with the file on our website. To install the PCS45 software on the PC, extract the file from the compressed download file and simply run the PCS45_Install_Vxxx.exe application. Again, an installation wizard will take you through the process and indicate the required responses.

　　Do not connect the PCS45USB interface to the isolator module at this stage.

　　At the initial run of the PCS45 software the Port Selection screen confirms that the PCL45USB option is the default, and then the password entry screen appears. Enter ‘MTL’ as the password at this point (password entry is not case sensitive). This default password can be changed later as explained below. 3 OPENING SCREEN On first running the application, the main screen will appear.