6 Configuring with the programming assistant 6.2 Configuring via USB stick The USB stick can contain one global file or any number of individual configu ration files. Any counter can be programmed with a global configuration file, whereas single files can only be used for the counter with the matching serial number. The files must be stored in the “tico” folder on the stick. If the USB stick is inserted or if the voltage is turned on when the USB stick is inserted, the counter automatically starts configuring and looks for configura tion files. The display first shows: USB search , followed by USB Single or USB Global . Single or Global are displayed for about 10s.
If E is pressed on the key board during this period, the new configuration file is read and saved. The dis play then shows USB Config followed by USB done . If E is not pressed within 10s, the configuration is aborted, the previous config uration remains active and the display shows USB abort . 6.3 Text messages Description of the text messages generated by the USB interface on the counter. USB SEArCH Searching drive Once a USB drive is inserted, it is checked for the existence of the “tico“ directory and the configuration file(s) in the direc tory. • Global file: T_000000.CFG (irrespective of serial number) • Single file:
T_003231.CFG (only for use with the counter bearing serial number 3231) USB no dir No directory found The interface has not found a directory called „tico“. The con figuration process has been aborted. The display returns to standard view after a couple of seconds. 16