How to Setup for Supravision Network Protocol

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How to setup the SVNET protocol with Benderlink for EL.

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Contents

Step 1: Enter the Benderlink Network

Open the Tools > Configure Benderlink Network Menu

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Step 2: Enter the Benderlink Network

Press the Bender Network tab, then select the bender you want to edit (or add one), then press "Edit".

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Step 3: Setup the Bender Communication Parameters

  • Each bender number must be unique.
  • The name will display in the user interface of Benderlink.
  • The COM port is the port number assigned to communicate with this bender.
  • Press OK.

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Step 4: Switch to the Measuring Center Name Tab Menu

Set the name of the measuring center to one of the types that uses the Supravision Network protocol.

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Step 5: Switch to the Measuring Center Protocol Tab Menu

Set the name of the measuring center protocol to "Supravision Network".

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Step 6: Switch to the Supravision Tab Menu

  • Set the monitor frequency from 2 to 5 seconds
  • Set the max benders to scan (set to your highest bender number)
  • Set the Supravision Network path that Supravision uses to drop SVNET files.
  • Enable the Monitor for SV Commands checkbox

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Step 7: Press OK to Exit the Window

The main window will change to show the Measuring Center setup:

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Benderlink is now ready to communicate automatically with the EL benders programmed into your network. The Monitor Status LED will switch on and off indicating that it is watching for measuring center commands.

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