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ADVC2-1186 USB Connection
ADVC2-1186 USB Connection
Scope of this document This document describes installing the applicable drivers necessary for WSOS communication to ADVC Controllers via USB. Limitations This document is copyright and is provided solely for the use of the purchaser. It is not to be copied in any way, nor its contents divulged to any third party, nor to be used as the basis of a tender or specification without the express written permission of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The advisory procedures and information contained within this document have been compiled as a guide to the safe and effective operation of products supplied by Schneider Electric Recloser Solutions. It has been prepared in conjunction with references from subassembly suppliers and the collective experience of the manufacturer. In-service conditions for use of the products may vary between customers and end-users. Consequently, this document is offered as a guide only. It should be used in conjunction with the customers own safety procedures, maintenance program, engineering judgment and training qualifications. No responsibility, either direct or consequential, for injury or equipment failure can be accepted by the manufacturer resulting from the use of this document. Copyright 2009 by Schneider Electric. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the manufacturer. Document part number ADVC2-1186
1 Introduction
A USB port is available on the ADVC Controller Range. The USB port is intended for direct connection of an ADVC Controller to a personal computer. Drivers that are required by the Windows operating system are included in WSOS5. The drivers are automatically installed during the WSOS5 installation.
Note: Do not connect the controller to the PC until the USB driver installation is complete.
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Compatibility
USB support is available in ADVC Controllers with a firmware version A44-09.01 or later. WSOS5 version 5.3.00 or later includes the Windows drivers required for USB communications. USB connectivity is available on: Controller: ADVC Controller ULTRA and COMPACT models, Firmware: Version A44-09.01 or later, and WSOS5: Version 5.3.00 or later.
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The following USB cable is required: USB Type A (M), USB Type B (M) connector(s)
Note: The USB cable is an optional accessory and is not included with all controllers.
1. Install WSOS5 (Version 5.3.00+) 2. Follow the instructions. 3. Select Continue Anyway if prompted.
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1. Connect the controller via USB. 2. Select No, not this time. 3. Click Next>.
Use the automatic driver installation feature in Windows to find and apply the driver to the USB port being used. When in future you connected the controller to a different USB port, you may be prompted to go through these steps again. Note the drivers are located in C:\Program Files\WSOS\ USB (1C54) and C:\Program Files\WSOS\ USB (1EAC) if manual installation is preferred.
In some instances you may be prompted once again to acknowledge the installation of the driver. It is necessary to select Continue Anyway. If this option is not selected the driver will not load and USB connectivity will not be possible. This completes the installation of the USB driver and the hardware is ready to use.
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1. Run the WSOS5 application. 2. Select the File > New menu to start the New Switchgear Wizard. 3. Enter a Name of the switchgear. It must be unique and be no longer than 29 characters. 4. Select Automatic Creation. 5. Select the USB communication option 6. Click the Next> button.
7. A window displaying the PCOM serial number of the ADVC Controllers connected to the PC via USB will be displayed. (The serial number is printed on the circuit board, above the USB port) 8. Select the PCOM serial number and then click the "OK" button. WSOS will go online with the selected controller and will automatically create the Switchgear File.
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