5 Programming assistant 5 Programming assistant 5.1 Programming assistant, general Having decided to buy a tico counter with interface, you now have the option of using our programming assistant to quickly program the counter. You can download the assistant free of charge from our home page at www.hengstler.com or www.tico-counter.com. You must install Microsoft .Net Frame Work 3.5 before you can use the pro gramming assistant. The needed files are part of the installation file. Depending on the version, the counter can be connected to a PC and pro grammed using a USB or RS232 cable, the USB version of the counter can also be programmed using a USB stick.
The program can be used, both to transfer the programming to the counter, and to read out the counter’s current pro gramming. The programming assistant maps all of the function codes and their values that are also set in the counter. The clear structuring of the screen allows you to save considerable time compared with conventional programming using the counter keypad. In addition, the program offers various help functions to aid you in correctly programming your counter. Apart from help texts, you will also find preset programs for standard applica tions, which you can simply adjust to your specific application.
In addition to easily programming the counter, you also have the option to archive your various program settings in electronic or hard copy format. Linking the program settings to the serial number of the counter allows you to avoid mistakenly using the wrong program settings when operating several counters. So why not visit our home page now (www.hengstler.com or www.tico-counter.com) and download your free copy of the programming assistant. 10