Downloading an SP profile

CAUTION: A profile can only be downloaded while the selected programmer is not running. Make sure that the programmer is in the Ready mode.

To download an SP profile

  1. In Station Experion's main operator interface. Station presents information using a series of displays. See also: display. select Configure>Applications>HC900/UMC800>Set Point Programs>Profile Setup.

    The Profile Selection display opens.

  2. Click the profile that you want to configure or modify, or click a blank slot to create a new profile.
  3. Click on the profile name to load its configuration. Check that the programmer to be selected is in the Ready mode. Downloads will not be accepted while the programmer is running.
  4. Click the Download to Controller button and select a controller Also known as remote terminal unit, RTU. A generic term for a device that is used to control and monitor one or more processes in field equipment. The most common control and monitoring device in an access control and security system is an access control panel. Other devices include security monitoring panels, elevator controllers, and fire monitoring devices. Controllers include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop controllers, bar code readers, and scientific analyzers. See also: C200 controller, control processor, CPM, hybrid controller, network node controller, PLC. and programmer destination from the dialog box.
  5. Click OK to accept the current controller and programmer selection.

    A confirmation dialog box appears.

  6. Click Download to accept the profile destination or Cancel to remove the dialog box.

    The message 'Downloading profile…' appears.

    If successful, the message 'Profile download complete.' appears. Otherwise 'Profile download failed.' appears and an alarm An indication (visual and/or audible) that alerts an operator at a Station of an abnormal or critical condition. Each alarm has a type and a priority. Alarms can be assigned either to individual points or for system-wide conditions, such as a controller communications failure. Alarms can be viewed on a Station display and included in reports. Experion classifies alarms into the following types: - PV Limit - Unreasonable High and Unreasonable Low - Control Failure - External Change. is raised. See the topic titled 'Troubleshooting recipe support' for possible fail reasons.