Vision Device Management is a tool provided by ETC that allows you to interact with our controls and sensors.
Video Tutorial
Connectivity
First make sure that you have established a path of connectivity to the device.
Serial
If connecting to a controller or Sasquatch, plug in cable from a serial port on the PC to the RS-485 port on the device.
For the Cyclops, we connect SIG to A on Link.
The Link Device Connection from ETC is a USB to RS-485 adapter that can connect to any ETC device. It includes power and the ability to connect to the SIG connection on Cyclops.
When using Link, ensure the the Mode switch on the back is set to the appropriate device.
When using Cyclops or Sasquatch, ensure that the dial on the sensor is set to Program Mode or it will not respond to serial commands.
TCP
TCP can be used to connect to a remote controller that is attached to a device that has an IP address and can accept an incoming connection.
TCP can also be used to connect to a simulator running on a PC.
Configure and Connect
- Select the device type: Cyclops, Sasquatch, Plunger Lift Controller
- Set the connection type by selecting Serial or TCP.
2. Configure the connection
Serial
- Select the communication device.
- Link or other USB to RS-485 devices will appear as a USB serial port
- If you plug a USB device in after opening Vision, click Refresh to check for new USB devices.
- Click Baud to change the serial settings.
TCP
- Specify the IP address and port in the Connection Dialog
3. Click Connect