Configure PC-Actuator Connection
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General

Before commencing an IQ Insight session the user must Log-in. There are three steps to follow.


Step 1: Select User

Name - Use the Name field dropdown to select the user name. On first loading IQ Insight the default name is "user", password "sulis". If site security is required the user may allocate another name and password after logging in with the defaults. Refer to Edit User Details.

Password - Type in the correct password.
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Step 2: Select Connect Mode

Off Line – Review File - Select when review of previously saved IQ configuration or datalogger files is required without connecting to an IQ actuator.

On Line - Serial IrDA Connect - Select when connecting directly with an IQ actuator using a serial IrDA adapter. When on line, the actuator configuration can be viewed and changed. Online diagnostics and datalogger analysis is also available. Note that it is also possible to review previously saved files when working on line (as above).

It is essential that any Windows or other IrDA drivers installed on the PC are disabled prior starting an On Line Serial IrDA session.

Once selected the IrDA /PC adapter type and com port must be configured:

Note. Rotork are unable to provide technical support on Rs232/IrDA adaptors. Contact the adaptor manufacturer.

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On Line – USB IrDA Connect - Select when connecting directly with an IQ actuator using a USB IrDA adapter. When on line, the actuator configuration can be viewed and changed. Online diagnostics and datalogger analysis is also made available. Note that it is also possible to review previously saved files when working on line.

Port From the dropdown list select the virtual COM port configured for the USB IrDA adaptor. USB virtual Com port configuration is made during installation of IRCOMM2K serial port emulator software. Refer to IRCOMM2K software installation instructions.

Note. Rotork IQ Insight kits are supplied with an iFoundary IFSYS-8003A IrDA (FIR-Speed) USB Adapter.

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Modem - If remote connection via PC modem and cellular phone to the IQ is required, select the modem radio button.

Note. The cell phone used for connection to the IQ must support IrDA communication and data transfer. The cellular service provider must support data transfer. Refer to cell phone manufacturer and cellular service provider for information. Rotork cannot provide technical support for cellular phone operation.

Once selected the Modem com port must be configured. For an external modem this will be the port it is connected to. For an internal modem this will be its allocated, "virtual" port.

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Step 3: Log In

Auto Log in - Auto login will, for future log ins, automatically carry out steps 1 to 3 using previously entered settings without user input. It is important to note that the Log In page must be visited at the beginning of an Insight session even when auto login is checked.

Log In - When steps 1 and 2 are complete click the Log In control.

If Off Line – Review File was selected in step 2, insight will not attempt to connect to an IQ, and the dialogue will report “Connect Mode: OFFLINE”. Return to Main Menu and select a IQ insight function from the menu. The required configuration file (.ucf) or datalogger file (.dfg) as appropriate can be selected via the page “load” control.

If On Line - Serial IrDA Connect or USB IrDA Connect was selected in step 2, Insight will attempt to establish communication with the connected IQ. Status will be reported. Once communication is established a dialogue will inform the user. Establishing communication will take approximately 10 seconds. Click on the page Main Menu control and proceed with the Insight session.

Modem - If remote connection via PC modem and cellular phone to the IQ was selected in Step 2, the modem control panel will appear. The cellphone must have established IrDA communication with the actuator before attempting to dial. For cell phone communication with the IQ actuator, refer to publication E170E.
The following entries have been proved to work with different modem and system types and are therefore used as default settings. Default settings provide a recommended set-up to optimise communication, however, it may be necessary to consult modem instructions for specific settings.
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Dial Prefix String ATDT

Enter cell phone number (including any local switchboard outside line digit followed by a comma when applicable).
e.g. ATDT9,077843926 (9 being "outside line")

Hang up string ,+++,ATH

Initialise String AT1E0V1
The initialise Modem before dialling check box is checked as a default. This will mean the modem is initialised automatically on dialling. If the checkbox is unchecked it is important that the Modem is initialised before dialling to ensure the modem is set-up. Use the Initialise Modem control after entering the initialise string.

Note. Rotork cannot provide technical modem support. Refer to modem manufacturer instructions.


Dial - When complete, click dial.

Disconnect - To end a call, click disconnect.

Status - The status dialog informs the user or connection details.

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Edit User Details

IQ Insight is shipped with the default user name set as user and the default user password set as sulis. This allows a "first time" log in to IQ Insight after which a unique name and password should be set for extra security. If security is not required the default name and password can be retained.
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To set a new name and password:

After logging in using default name and password (steps 1- 3), click Edit User Details control.
In the Update User Details pop-up screen, User option, select Add New user.

Type in the required name.

Type in the required Password.

Click Add this User entry control. Dialog will indicate "file updated".
The new name and password will be added.

Click Done to close the pop-up.

Warning: It is the responsibility of users to retain unique passwords. Rotork cannot determine lost or forgotten passwords.

IQ Insight software can be re-loaded to return to default name and password.
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To remove name and password:

If a unique name and password have been set as above, the default name and password should be removed.

After logging in (steps 1- 3), click Edit User Details control.
In the Update User Details pop-up screen, User option, select Remove user.

From the name drop down, select the user name "user" (or any unique name to be deleted)

Click Remove this User entry control, click OK. Dialog will indicate "file updated". The selected name and its password will be deleted.

Click Done to close the pop-up.

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