Type 8920
Bürkert-Communicator

Software tool for communication for Bürkert devices
Software zur Kommunikation für Bürkert-Geräte
Logiciel de communication pour appareils Bürkert
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Gerät Bearbe
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Datei

Desktop

Optionen

Tools

Hilfe

FLOWave

Graph
HART on CO
M3
Positioner 869-

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FLOWave

SAW-Sensor

SAW-Sensor

Flow
Temperature

Ausgänge

Fluid velocity

Allgemeine Ein

Totalizer 1stellungenTotalizer 2
Mass flow
Density
Viscosity

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Licensed for:Peter Mustermann2011-2015 Bürkert Fluid Control Systems

Operating Instructions - Software
Bedienungsanleitung - Software
Manuel d‘utilisation - Logiciel

0,0000 m³/min-273,15 °C
0 m/s
0 ml
0 ml
0 Nm³

0,0000 g/cm³

0,0000We reserve the right to make technical changes without notice.
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten.
Sous réserve de modifications techniques.
© Bürkert Werke GmbH & Co. KG, 2013 - 2018
Operating Instructions 1607/02_EU-ML_00810390 / Original DE

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Contents
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THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................6
1.1

Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................6

1.2

Definitions of terms...............................................................................................................................................................7

2.

AUTHORIZED USE..............................................................................................................................................................................7

3.

GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1

Contact address......................................................................................................................................................................7

3.2

Information on the Internet................................................................................................................................................7

4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................85

USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................................................................................9
5.1

Areas of the user interface................................................................................................................................................9

5.2

Tool bar......................................................................................................................................................................................10

5.3

Menu bar...................................................................................................................................................................................11

5.4

Navigation area.....................................................................................................................................................................13

5.5

6

5.4.1

Desktop- Customizable area....................................................................................................14

5.4.2

Graph

- Graphical display of values........................................................................................17

5.4.3

Interface.........................................................................................................................................18

5.4.4

Devices or products...........................................................................................................................18

5.4.5

Configurations......................................................................................................................................19

Application area....................................................................................................................................................................20
5.5.1

Devices or products...........................................................................................................................20

5.5.2

Configurations......................................................................................................................................21

5.5.3

Tab parameters....................................................................................................................................22

5.5.4

Tab diagnostics....................................................................................................................................22

5.5.5

Tab maintenance.................................................................................................................................22

INSTALLATION SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................................................................23
6.1

System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................23

6.2

Install Communicator........................................................................................................................................................23
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CREATING A PROJECT...................................................................................................................................................................24
7.1

Start Communicator..................................................................................................................................................24

7.2

Add interface

7.3

Make settings on device or product..........................................................................................................................26

7.4

Save project.................................................................................................................................................................24or....................................................................................................................................................27

OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................28
8.1

8.2

8.3

8.4

8.5

Edit project..............................................................................................................................................................................28
8.1.1

Open or close project........................................................................................................................28

8.1.2

Add or disconnect interface ............................................................................................................29

8.1.3

Read in data.........................................................................................................................................29

8.1.4

Backup and restore device configurations....................................................................................30

Settings in the Communicator......................................................................................................................................32
8.2.1

Set language........................................................................................................................................32

8.2.2

Select system of units and units......................................................................................................32

8.2.3

Keep or remove graph when connection is interrupted.............................................................34

8.2.4

Manage licenses..................................................................................................................................36

8.2.5

Activating password protection or define password..................................................................36

Information and Help.........................................................................................................................................................38
8.3.1

Help........................................................................................................................................................38

8.3.2

Driver versions......................................................................................................................................38

8.3.3

Software information and manufacturer's address......................................................................38

8.3.4

Logbook file..........................................................................................................................................38

büS network configuration.............................................................................................................................................39
8.4.1

büS-Map...............................................................................................................................................39

8.4.2

Processing büS network configuration with büS-Map...............................................................41

Customize desktop.............................................................................................................................................................43
8.5.1

Edit or Backup desktop (

or

8.5.2

Insert process value as a widget)............................................................................................44

8.5.3...............................................................................................44
Insert graphical elements or texts, A ,,...................................................................45

8.5.4

Change widgets, graphical elements or texts..............................................................................46

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8.6

Graph..........................................................................................................................................................................................51
8.6.1

Auto-fit graph.......................................................................................................................................52

8.6.2

Scale axes.............................................................................................................................................54

8.6.3

Change graph color............................................................................................................................54

8.6.4

Save graph in a logfile (database)...................................................................................................55

8.6.5

Open or close databases..................................................................................................................56

8.6.6

Other functions....................................................................................................................................57

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UNINSTALL COMMUNICATOR...................................................................................................................................................58

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GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................................................................................59

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The operating instructions

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THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The operating instructions describe basic operation of the Bürkert Communicator. Keep these instructions in alocation which is easily accessible to every user and make these instructions available to every new owner.

WARNING!
Safety Information.
Safety instructions and information for using the communication-capable devices or products may be found in
the corresponding operating instructions.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in hazardous situations.
▶▶The operating instructions must be read and understood.

1.1

Symbols
DANGER!

Warns of an immediate danger.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning will result in a fatal or serious injury.

WARNING!
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning may result in serious injuries or death.

CAUTION!
Warns of a possible danger.
▶▶Failure to observe this warning may result in a moderate or minor injury.

NOTE!
Warns of damage to property.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning may result in damage to the device or the equipment.

Indicates important additional information, tips and recommendations.

Refers to information in these operating instructions or in other documentation.

▶▶Designates instructions for risk prevention.

→→Designates a procedure which you must carry out.
Indicates a result.
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The operating instructions

1.2

Definitions of terms

The term "device" or "product" used in these instructions always refers to communication-capable devices or products.

2.

AUTHORIZED USE

Non-authorized use of the Bürkert Communicator may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment, andthe environment.
The software Bürkert-Communicator is designed for the communication for Bürkert devices.
▶▶Use according to the authorized data, operating conditions, and conditions of use specified in the contract
documents and operating instructions of the corresponding devices or products.
▶▶Use the software only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recommended and authorizedby Bürkert.
▶▶Correct installation and careful use and maintenance are essential for reliable and faultless operation.
▶▶Use the software only as intended.

3.

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1

Contact address

Germany
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Sales Center
Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13-17
D-74653 IngelfingenTel. + 49 (0) 7940 - 10 91 111
Fax + 49 (0) 7940 - 10 91 448
E-mail: info@de.buerkert.com
International
Contact addresses can be found in the internet at:
www.burkert.com

3.2

Information on the Internet

The operating instructions and data sheets for device types can be found on the Internet at:
www.burkert.com
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Product description

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe Software Bürkert Communicator for the communication with Bürkert devices permits convenient setting andmonitoring of application-specific parameters.
Features:• Configuring Bürkert devices with serial interface or büS service interface.
• Configuring of Bürkert büS networks.
• Graphical display of process values.
• Saving and displaying recorded measure values.
• Device firmware update.
• Backup and restoring of device configurations.

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User interface

5

USER INTERFACE

5.1

Areas of the user interface
Device or product identification

Menu bar

Quick access tool bar forcommands
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

FLOWave

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

SAW sensor

FLOWaveFlow

SAW sensor
Outputs
General settings

Zoom

0,0000 m³/min

Temperature-273,15 °C

Fluid velocity

0 m/s

Totalizer 1

0 ml

Totalizer 2

0 ml

Mass flow

0 Nm³

Density

0,0000 g/cm³

Viscosity

0,0000100%

Navigation area

Area of application

Slide control for enlarging or reducing
the user interface
Figure 1:

Overview user interface (example)

Many icons have tool tips (brief explanation) that describe the commands.
If a command is not available, it is grayed out.

Add interface...
Figure 2:

Tool tip
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User interface

5.2

Tool bar

The most important commands can be found in the tool bar. These and also additional commands can be foundin the menu bar (refer to chapter entitled "5.3 Menu bar").
Icon

Open project...

Menu

Command or description

File /
Open
project...

Opens an existing project.

-

Opens a drop-down list containing the recently opened projects.

File /
Save project

Saves the current project.

File /
Save projectas...

Saves the current project in a new file.

File / Addinterface...

Adds a new interface.

File /
Disconnect
interface

Disconnects a current interface.

Edit / Undo

Undoes the last change made.

Edit / Redo

Repeats the last change made.

View /
RefreshThe current values of the device or product are read in by theCommunicator.

Recent projects...

Save project

Save project as...

Note: This command is not active when a project is saved for the
first time.

Add interface...

Disconnect interface

Back

ForwardRefreshTable 1:

Description of tool bar

A detailed description of the commands can be found in the chapter entitled "8 Operation and functions".
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User interface

5.3

Menu bar

COMMUNICATOR

File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

Menu

Command or submenu

Command or description

FileOpen project...

See description in chapter "5.2 Tool bar"

Save project
Save project as...
Add interface...
Disconnect interface

Device

Edit
View

Load database...

Imports a database

Close

Closes the project and the Communicator.

Backup or restore device
configuration

The device configuration can be exported, imported, copiedor overwritten.

Start automatic firmware
update...

Updates the firmware of the device or product to the current
status.

Load firmware updatefrom file...

Imports a firmware update from a file.

Undo

Undoes the last change made.

Redo

Repeats the last change made.

RefreshThe current values of the device are read in by theCommunicator.

Language

Selection of predefined languages in the menus, tool bar,navigation area and application area.

System of units• Selection of the system of units (metric / U.S. / Imperial)• Selection of specific units for a size (m, mm, ...).

Snap widgets to grid

Widgets, graphical elements or texts inserted on the desktop
can be aligned to the grid.
"During moving" and/or "During fitting".

Options

Remove graphs with
deviceIf the connection to the device / product is interrupted, thefollowing selection is available:
Keep or remove graph.

License manager...

• Displays the assigned licenses and the corresponding
activated functions.
• Add further licenses.

Password manager...

• Activating or deactivating password protection.
• Define a password to protect settings.

Tools

Open logbook fileOpens a saved device logbook.

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User interface

Menu

Command or submenu

Command or description

Help

Help

Displays these operating instructions.

Driver versions

Displays the installed devices / products, the corresponding
driver versions and the supported types.

About...

Displays version number and manufacturer's address

Table 2:

Description of menus

A detailed description of the commands can be found in the chapter entitled "8 Operation and functions".

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User interface

5.4

Navigation area

The various contents for the application area can be selected in the navigation area:
COMMUNICATOR
Datei

Gerät

Bearbeiten

Ansicht

Optionen

Tools

Hilfe

Debug

FLOWave

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

SAW-Sensor

FLOWave

Flow

SAW-Sensor
Ausgänge

0,0000 m³/min

Temperature-273,15 °C

Fluid velocity

0 m/s

Totalizer 1

0 ml

Totalizer 2

Allgemeine Einstel

0 ml

Mass flow

0 Nm³

Density

0,0000 g/cm³

Viscosity

0,0000COMMUNICATOR
Zoom

100%

File

DeviceEdit

View

Desktop

Customizable area

Graph

Graphical display of values

HART on COM3Interface

Positioner 8693

DeviceFLOWave
SAW sensor

Configuration

Outputs
General settings

Figure 3:

Navigation area (example)

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User interface

5.4.1

Desktop- Customizable area

The user can customize the desktop according to his preferences using widgets, graphical elements and texts.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

Desktop

Desktop

Edit Desktop(desktop is
pinned)Graph
HART on COM3

Type 8098

FLOWave

Positioner 8693

Flow0,0000

FLOWavem³/minSAW sensor
Outputs

1
0,6
0,2
-0,2
-0,6
-1

General settings

10:23:20

Zoom

Figure 4:

10:23:20

10:23:20

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Desktop (example)

The user can use the tool bar to insert values, graphic elements, text fields and images in the application area.
A detailed description of the functions can be found in the chapter entitled "8.5 Customize desktop".

A
A

1
COMMUNICATOR
Datei

Gerät

Bearbeiten

Ansicht

Optionen

Tools

Hilfe

Debug

Desktop

DesktopA

Graph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

Flow0,0000m³/minSAW-Sensor
Ausgänge

0,00

Allgemeine Einstel

10:23:20

Zoom

Figure 5:

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FLOWave
0,00

FLOWave

Tool bar

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1
0,6
0,2
-0,2
-0,6
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Icon

Command or description

Tool bar
Open tool bar (desktop is pinned)

Close tool bar and pin desktop.

Copy screen shot to clipboard.

• Insert a graphic or picture from a file.
• Insert a device picture.

A

Insert a text field.

Insert shapes.

Insert an empty graph.

Insert a process value as a widget.

Display icons
Rotate element.
Bring element to front.
Send element to back.
Delete element from desktop.

A

Change color of outline and fill of shapes and texts.
Change color of outline and fill.
Change color of fill.

1

Define outline width.
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User interface

Change display style.
0,00

Change display accuracy.
Enlarge or reduce an element.
Change unit of a measured variable.

Table 3:Tool bar and display icons

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User interface

5.4.2

Graph

- Graphical display of values

Process values of a device can be displayed in the graph.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

Graph

Desktop

x
y

Graph

AutoFit
Roll
AutoFit
29,7FLO

1x m³/min
29,6

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

29,5
FLOWave29,4

SAW sensor
Outputs

29,3

General settings

29,2

29,1
Zoom

Figure 6:

Icon

100%

12:08:20

12:08:40

12:09:00

12:09:20

12:09:40

12:10:00

Graph (example)

Command or description
Enlarges axis scaling.
Reduces axis scaling.
Deletes values up to the current point in time from the graph.

Saves the graphs in a database.

Saves a screen shot of the graphs on the clipboard.

AutoFit

The graphs are adjusted to the view (the axes change the scaling).

Roll

Graphs roll.
Only possible for x-axis..

Table 4:

Functions in the graph

A detailed description of the functions can be found in the chapter entitled "8.6 Graph".

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User interface

5.4.3

Interface

The interfaces must be added by the user. The devices or products connected to the interfaces are then automatically added in a subfolder per device or product in the navigation area.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Desktop
Graph
Interface

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

Device or product

FLOWave

Figure 7:

Interface (example)

5.4.4

Devices or products

The individual devices or products are arranged in a folder structure underneath the inserted interface in the navigation area.
Icon

COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

Function or description
DeviceView

DesktopSensorGraph

Gateway

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

Inputs and/or outputs
Device or
product

Controller

FLOWave
Display
Actuator
Accessories
Figure 8:

Devices or products

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5.4.5

Configurations

The configurations are arranged in a folder structure underneath the device or product in the navigation area. The
configurations depend on the device or product.
The individual devices or products are arranged in a folder structure underneath the inserted interface in the navigation area.

Icon

COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

Function or description
Actuator

View

DesktopSensorGraph

Inputs and/or outputs

HART on COM3

General settings

Positioner 8693
Controller

Positioner

Gateway

FLOWave
SAW sensor
Outputs

Configurations

General settings

Figure 9:

Configurations

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User interface

5.5

Application area

5.5.1

Devices or products

If a device or product has been selected in the navigation area, the parameter and values for this device or
product are displayed in the application area.
Navigation area

Device or product identification

COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

FLOWave

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

SAW sensor

FLOWaveFlow

SAW sensor
Outputs
General settings

0,0000 m³/min

Temperature-273,15 °C

Fluid velocity

0 m/s

Totalizer 1

0 ml

Totalizer 2

0 ml

Mass flow

0 Nm³

Density

0,0000 g/cm³

Viscosity

0,0000100%

Configurations
Figure 10:

Devices or products (example)

Icon

Function or description
Parameter
Output value
Input value

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5.5.2

Configurations

If a device or product configuration is selected in the navigation area, corresponding menus appear in the application area on the parameters, diagnostics and maintenance tabs.
Using tab headers, it is possible to switch between different tabs in the application area.
The indicated menus and also any changes by the user depend on:• Password protection activated or deactivated.
• The active user level when password protection activated.
Navigation area

Device or product identification
Tabs

COMMUNICATOR
File

Device Edit

View

Options

Tools

Help

SAW sensor
FLOWave

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693
FLOWave
SAW sensor

Parameter

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Volume flow>

Totalizer 1>

Totalizer 2>

Flow velocity>

Temperature>

Diagnostics>

Outputs
General settings

Reset to default

Zoom

100%

Menu
Area of application

Configurations
Figure 11:

Area of application, configurations, tabs (example)

Icon

Function or description>

Sub-menu exists
Wizard<BackStandard

Drop-down list
Text field

Flow
DiscardApply

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User interface

5.5.3

Tab parameters

SAW sensor
FLOWave

Parameter

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Volume flow>

Totalizer 1>

The tab ‘Parameters’ displays settings for the selected configuration area.
The user can change settings here in the Menus.
The depiction and the contents of the application area depend on the respective device or product.

5.5.4

Tab diagnostics

SAW sensor
FLOWave

Parameter

Diagnostics

MaintenanceDevice>Process>

The tab ‘Diagnostics’ displays information, settings or values for the selected configuration area, e.g. bus information, device information or status information.
The user can’t change any settings here.
The depiction and the contents of the application area depend on the respective device or product.

5.5.5

Tab maintenance

SAW sensor
FLOWave

Parameter

Diagnostics

Maintenance>Device information

Standard

Flow direction

The tab ‘Maintenance’ displays additional settings for the selected configuration area.
The user can modify the settings or execute the functions with menus and wizards.
The depiction and the contents of the application area depend on the respective device or product.
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Installation software

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INSTALLATION SOFTWARE

6.1

System Requirements

Hardware:Processor:				

Dualcore processor

Working memory:		

At least 1 GB RAM,

Hard disk:				

At least 250 MB free storage space

Graphics resolution:

At least 1024 x 768

Software:Operating system Windows 7:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Administrator rights are required for installation.

6.2

Install Communicator
All installation programs area available on the Bürkert Homepage and on CD.

Before the installation, exit all programs that are open.

Operating system Windows 7:
Installation of the Communicator requires presence of the software platform: Microsoft .NET Framework
4.0 or higher.
Procedure to follow if "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0" is not present yet on the target computer:→→Download .NET 4.5.1 under http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9831986.
→→Start file.
Procedure Communicator Setup:→→Download installation file that contains the Communicator Setup.
→→Start installation file and follow prompts.

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Creating a Project

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CREATING A PROJECTThis chapter describes how to create and save an initial project.
Procedure (brief):→→Start Communicator.
→→Add interface.
→→Make settings on device or product.
→→Save project.

7.1

Start Communicator→→Start Communicator (e. g. from Windows start menu).

7.2
Icon

→→Click on

Add interface
Menu

Command or description

File / Add interface...

Adds a new interface.

.

A dialog field for selecting the interface opens, and then a dialog field for making further settings opens:→→Select interface.
→→Make settings.
The interface and the associated devices and products are transferred to the navigation area.

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Creating a Project

Dialog field for interface

Transfer in navigation area (example):

New connection

COMMUNICATOR
Which interface you want to use for the connection?

File

DeviceEdit

View

büS stickConnect to a büS network with a büS stick

DesktopbüS over network

Graph

Connect to büS network over Ethernet

HART adapter

HART on COM3

Connect to device through serial HART adapter

Positioner 8693
Positioner

Figure 12:

Add interface

The following interfaces are possible:• Connection via a büS Stick:Access a büS network directly via a Bürkert büS stick• büS via network
Access a büS stick connected to a different computer via a network• HART adapter
Access a device with serial connection via a USB HART adapter

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7.3

Make settings on device or product
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3
FLOWave
SAW sensor
Figure 13:

Configuration

Settings→→Select device or product in the navigation area (click with mouse pointer).
Folder structure opens and shows the configuration.

→→Select configuration.
→→Make settings in the application area.
The settings depend on the respective device or product and can be found in the software description of
the device or product for the Communicator or in the respective operating instructions on the Internet.

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Creating a Project

7.4
Icon

Save project

or

Menu

Command or description

File / Save project

Saves the current project.

File / Save project as...

Saves the current project. The storage location isdefined by the user.

Save→→Click on.

The current project is saved.
Note: This function is not active when a project is saved for the first time.
Save under
Saves the current project, the storage location is specified by the user.

→→Click on.

A dialog field opens:→→Select the location where the current project is to be saved.
Note: The file type is "Bürkert Communicator Project (*.bcproj)".

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Operation and functions

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

8.1

Edit project

8.1.1

Open or close project

Icon

-

Menu

Command or description

File / Open project...

Opens an existing project.

-

Opens a drop-down list containing the recently
opened projects.

File / Close

Closes the project and the Communicator.

Open project→→Click on.

A dialog field opens:→→Select the corresponding drive, the folder or the location containing the project you wish to open.
→→

Open project.

Note: The file type is "Bürkert Communicator Project (*.bcproj)".
Or:→→Click on .
A drop-down list of the last opened projects opens.

→→Select project from the drop-down list.
Or:→→Double-click on the project you wish to open in Windows Explorer.

Close project→→In the menu bar, click on File

Close.

The project and the Communicator are closed.
If the user has made any changes, a dialog field opens to either save or reject these changes.
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Operation and functions

8.1.2

Add or disconnect interface

Icon

Menu

Command or description

File / Add interface...

Adds a new interface.

File / Disconnect interface

Disconnects an interface.

Add interface→→Click on.

A dialog field for selecting the interface opens, and then a dialog field for making further settings opens:→→Select interface.
→→Make settings.
The interface and the associated devices and products are transferred to the navigation area.
Disconnect interface→→Select interface in the navigation area (click with mouse pointer).
→→Click on.

The current interface is removed from the navigation area.
Or:→→Right-click on the interface in the navigation area and click on Disconnect interface in the context menu.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

DesktopGraph
HART on COM3

Disconnect interface

Positioner 8693
Positioner
Figure 14:

Interface, context menu

8.1.3

Read in data

Icon

Menu

Command or description

View / Refresh

The current values of the device or product areread in by the Communicator.
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Operation and functions

8.1.4
Icon

Backup and restore device configurations
Menu

Command or description

Device / Backup or restore device
configuration

The device configuration can be exported,
imported, copied or overwritten.

In the menu bar:→→Click on a device or product in the navigation area.
DeviceBackup or restore device configuration.

Or in the context menu:→→Click on a device or product in the navigation area.
→→Click on.

Or:→→Right click on a device or product in the navigation area.
The following context menu appears:
FLOWave

Backup or restore device configuration
Start automatic firmware update ...
Load firmware update from a file...
Figure 15:

Context menu device or product→→Click on Backup or restore device configurations.
A wizard opens.

→→Select functions:- Backup- Restore- Clone		- Overwrite

Export device configuration
Import device configuration
Copy device configuration
Overwrite device configuration.
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Function

Description

Backup

Export device configuration.

A wizard opens:

Save the device configuration in a file.

→→Select storage location and designation forthe device configuration.

→→Save.
→→Ok.
The device configuration is saved in a file.
Note: The file type is “Device backup File(*.load)“RestoreImport device configuration.

A wizard opens:

Imports the device configuration from afile into the device or product.

→→Select storage location and device

Note: The ident. number and serial
number of the devices or products
must match in the device configuration.

→→Open.

configuration.

→→Select values.
→→Ok.
The device configuration is imported into thedevice or product.
Note: The file type is “Device backup File(*.load)“Clone

Copy device configuration.

A wizard opens:

Imports the device configuration from afile into the device or product.

→→Select storage location and device

Note: The ident. number of the devices
or products must match in the device
configuration.

→→Open.

configuration.

→→Enter data via keyboard:

The user can input name, location anddescription of the device or product here.
or:Data from saved file:
Name, location and description are
accepted by the file.

→→Select values.
→→Ok.
The device configuration is imported into thedevice or product.
Overwrite

Overwrite device configuration.

A wizard opens:

Imports the device configuration from afile into the device or product.

→→Request password from Service.

Note: The data is imported unchecked.
Table 5:

Backup and restore device configurations
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8.2

Settings in the Communicator

8.2.1

Set language

Icon

Menu

Command or description

View / Language

Selection of predefined languages in the menus,
tool bar, navigation area.

Note: Made settings are ticked.
When Automatic is selected, the language of the operating system is used.
Set language:→→View

Language.

→→Select language.
Ticked.
Language change only takes effect after a restart of the Communicator.

→→Close and restart Communicator.
T he language is adjusted.

8.2.2
Icon

Select system of units and units
Menu

Command or description

View / System of units• Selection of the system of units (metric / U.S. / Imperial)• Selection of individual units• Selection of the size of unit (m, mm, ...)

Note: Made settings are ticked.
Define system of units→→View

System of units.

→→Select system of units.
Ticked.
The units of the measured variables (distance, temperature, current ... ) are set to standard values according to
the selected system of units (ticked).

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Define individual units or size of units
In many widgets, units can be changed directly (for description refer to "Change units or size of units ofcyclic values in widgets").

→→View

System of units.

→→Click on measured variable.
Defined units and size of units are ticked (e. g. by the previously selected system of units).

→→Click on units oder size of units to active or deactivated (ticked or unticked).
• Changes in the measured variables will remove the tick in front of the (previously set) system of units.
• If the system of units is re-selected after changes to the measured variables were implemented, all units
or sizes of units are reset to the default values.

Change units or size of units of cyclic values in widgets
Many widgets have an iconthat can be used to change the unit or the size of the unit directly and only for thismeasured variable using a context menu.
Change display
accuracy
FLOWave
0,00

Icon

Temperature

20,15

°C

°C		 Degree Celsius (global)°F		 Degree Fahrenheit
K		 Kelvins
Reset

Figure 16:

Select units in widgets→→Place mouse pointer on widget.
Icon

appears.

→→Click on.

→→Select unit (tick is placed in front of unit).
Changing the unit or the size of the unit in the widget has no influence on the specification of the system ofunits.
"Reset" in the context menu will set the unit that is selected by the system of units or in the area of the measured variable.
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Change units or size of the unit of process values of the graphs in the navigation area
The units or size of the unit in the process values for the graphs can be changed using a drop-down list in thenavigation area.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options
Graph

Desktop
Graph
FLO

1x m³/min

Tempera
FLOWa

1x

°C
°C
°F
K
Positioner 8693

HART on COM3

FLOWave

Figure 17:

Select units in the navigation area→→Click on unit.
→→Select unit in drop-down list.

8.2.3
Icon

Keep or remove graph when connection is interrupted
Menu

Command or description

Options / Remove graphs with device

If the connection to the device or product is interrupted, the following selection is available:
Keep or remove graph.

Note: Made settings are ticked.
Remove graph when connection to the device or product is interrupted (function is not ticked), see example"Figure 18: Remove graphs with device":→→Click on Options.
→→Click on Remove graphs with device (ticked).
Keep graph when connection to the device or product is interrupted (function is ticked):→→Click on Options.
→→Click on Remove graphs with device (tick is removed).

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COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

Graph

Desktop

x
y

Graph
Value

1x

A

Value

1x

A

Auto-Fit
Roll
Auto-Fit

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693
FLOWave
SAW sensor
Outputs
General settings

Zoom

100%

49

50

150
149
148
147
146
145
144
143
142
141
140
139
138
137
136
135
134
133
132
131

Time span during that the connection to the device is interrupted.
Figure 18:

Remove graphs with device

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8.2.4
Icon

Manage licenses
Menu

Command or description

Options / License manager ...

Displays the assigned licenses and the corresponding activated functions.
• Add further licenses.

8.2.5
Icon

Activating password protection or define password
Menu

Command or description

Options / Password manager

Define a password to protect settings.

Following installation of the communicator, password protection is deactivated. The set user level is the level ofthe installer.
COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Current user level
User
level
Desktop
Installer
Graph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693
Figure 19:

Current user level

User level when starting the communicator:
Password set for

Set user level when starting

No password set

Installer

Installer

Advanced user

Advanced user

User

Table 6:

User level when starting the communicator

The user level can be changed by clicking on the symbol of the current user level.

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Password manager:→→Click on Options.
→→Click on Password manager....
Change user passwords
Set passwords to protect access to advanced features.

Advanced user
Password

Default password

DisableSecures actions like setting process values or switching to MANUAL operating state.

Installer
Password

Default password

DisableSecures changes like calibration, device configuration or resetting devices to default settings

CancelFigure 20:

Save

Password manager

The password manager can be used for assigning rights to users by passwords.
Icon

Table 7:User level

Description

User

Standard user, read access, can change a few values
No password

Advanced user

Can change specific values and carry out simple calibrations.
Standard password: 5678 (can be changed by installer)

Installer

Has all rights for operating the Communicator.
Standard password: 1946 (can be changed by installer)

Bürkert

Only for Bürkert-Service.

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8.3

Information and Help

8.3.1

Help

Icon

8.3.2
Icon

8.3.3
Icon

8.3.4
Icon

Menu

Command or description

Help / Help

Displays these operating instructions.

Driver versions
Menu

Command or description

Help / Driver versions

Displays the installed devices or products, thecorresponding driver versions and the supported
types.

Software information and manufacturer's address
Menu

Command or description

Help / About...

Displays version number and manufacturer's
address

Logbook file
Menu

Command or description

Tools / Open logbook file

Open a file....

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8.4

büS network configuration

All devices or products connected via an interface and their büS network configuration are displayed in the
büS-Map in the communicator.
If the interface is selected in the navigation area, the following tabs appear:• Overview:	Shows all devices and products connected to the interface with the current values.
• büS-Map: 	Shows all devices and products connected to the interface with the respective inputs andoutputs and the büS network configuration.
The user can edit the büS network configuration here.

Displaying the overview:→→

Select interface in the navigation area.

The application area shows all devices and products connected to the interface.

COMMUNICATOR
Device Edit

File

View

OptionsbüS

Desktop

COM5

Tools

Help

Overview

büS-MapGraphbüS COM5
Gateway
Gateway ME23
MFC 1
Typ 8741
MFC 2
Typ 8741

MFC 1

MFC 2

Typ 8741
Actual Flow 0,000 Nl/min
Medium Temp 20,00 °C
Current Totali 16,858 Nm³

Typ 8741
Actual Flow 0,000 Nl/min
Medium Temp 20,00 °C
Current Totali 16,858 Nm³

Gateway
GatewayME23
Actual Flow_S 0,000 Nl/min
Actual Flow_D 0,000 Nl/min
Setpoint_MF 0,000 Nl/min

Zoom

Figure 21:

Overview

8.4.1

büS-Map→→

100%

Select interface in the navigation area.

→→Activate büS-Map tab.
 he application area shows all devices or products connected to the interface and the büS networkTconfiguration.

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New connection
COMMUNICATOR
File

Communication

Edit

View

Options

Tools

büS

Desktop

Help

Overview

COM5

büS-Map

Tool bar

Graph
MFC 2

büS COM5

Gateway
SensorGateway
Gateway ME23

Industrial communication

MFC 1
Typ 8741
MFC 2
Typ 8741

Nl/minActual Flow_MF...

Nl/minActual Flow_MF...

Actual Flow

Nl/minMedium Temp.

°C

Current Totalizer

Setpoint_MFC 2

Nl/min

Setpoint_MFC 1

Nl/minActiveconnection

Nm³

Controller

Current Setpoint

Auto Configuration

Nl/minNew output
New input

Nl/minMFC 1

Nl/min

Setpoint
Manual Setpoint

Actuator

Current Dutycycle

SensorActual Flow

Nl/minMedium Temp.

°C

Current Totalizer

Nm³%

Dutycycle%

OutputOther

Namur Status

Controller

Current Setpoint
Nl/min

Setpoint

Nl/minManual Setpoint

Nl/minInput

Actuator

Current Dutycycle%%

Dutycycle
Other

Namur Status

Zoom

100%

DevicesFigure 22:

büS-Map

Icon

Command or description
Display or do not display connections with lines.

,
AutoFit
The büS-Map is fitted into the view (application area).
Automatic layout
The devices or products are automatically arranged.
Save screenshot to file.
Reload the büS-Map.
Enlarge the view.
Reduce the view.
Delete all connections.
Delete selected connection.
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8.4.2

Processing büS network configuration with büS-Map

Switching to the büS-Map:→→

Select interface in the navigation area.

→→Activate büS-Map tab.
 he application area shows all devices or products connected to the interface and the büS networkTconfiguration.
Displaying possible connections:→→Place mouse pointer on an input or output.
The possible connections are displayed in blue.
Making connections:
Option 1:→→Use Drag-and-drop to make a connection.
The connection is displayed as a dotted line.

→→ Click apply changes.
The changes are accepted and the affected devices are restarted.
Option 2:→→Click on + on one input.
→→Select connection.
The connection is displayed as a dotted line.

→→ Click apply changes.
The changes are accepted and the affected devices are restarted.
ReglerCurrent Setpoint
Nl/min

Setpoint

Nl/minManual Setpoint%

Nl/minGateway
MFC 1
MFC 2

SensorReglerFigure 23:

Current Setpoint

Make connection, option 2, example

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Deleting connections:→→Select connection.
→→

Click or press Rem key on keyboard.

→→ Click apply changes.
The connection is deleted and the affected devices are restarted.

The devices can be positioned on the view using Drag-and-drop. This arrangement is not maintained
during updates.

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8.5

Customize desktop

Process value

Shape
A

Graph

Text

COMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options

Tools

Help

Desktop

Desktop

Open tool bar

Graph
HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

Flow0,0000

FLOWave
SAW sensor

Desktop can
be edited

m³/minOutputs
General settings

10:23:20

Zoom

Figure 24:

Desktopis pinned

Type 8098

FLOWave

10:23:20

10:23:20

1
0,6
0,2
-0,2
-0,6
-1

Picture100%

Desktop

The user can customize the desktop according to his preferences.
The following elements are possible:• Process values of the devices or products as a widget• Graphical display of process values (graph) of devices or products• Graphical elements• Texts

All elements can be generated using the icons in the tool bar.

Widgets or elements can only be moved (drag-and-drop) or changed if the tool bar

is open.

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8.5.1

Edit or Backup desktop (or)

Edit desktop:→→Click on.

The tool bar is open.

→→Customize desktop.
Backup desktop:→→Click on.

Desktop is pinned and the tool bar is closed.

8.5.2
→→

Insert process value as a widget

Click on desktop.

→→Click on.

The tool bar is open.

→→Click on→→Select device or product.
→→Select configuration.
→→Select process value.
The process value is placed on the desktop.

A
Positioner
FLOWave

Figure 25:

Insert widgets

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8.5.3

Insert graphical elements or texts→→Click on

, A,

,

.

The tool bar is open.

Insert a graphic or picture from a file
Insert a device picture

Insert a graphic or picture from a file:→→Click on.

→→Click on Paste picture from disk....
A dialog field appears:→→Select the location containing the graphic or picture.
→→Select the graphic or picture.
Graphic or picture is placed on the desktop.
Insert a device picture:→→Click on.

→→Click on Paste device picture....
→→Select the device picture.
Device picture is placed on the desktop.

A

Insert text field→→Click on A .
Text field is placed on the desktop and the text cursor indicates the insertion position.

→→Enter text.

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Insert chart→→Click on.

Empty chart is placed on the desktop.
Display values in the chart:→→Click on.

→→Select device or product.
→→Select configuration.
→→Select process value.
The process value is placed in the chart.

Insert shapes→→Click on.

→→Select shape.
Shape is placed on the desktop.

8.5.4

Change widgets, graphical elements or texts→→Click on widget, graphical element or text.
Display icons and handles are shown at the widget, graphical element or text.
Display icons
FLOWave0,00

Flow

0,0000m³/minFigure 26:

Display icons and handles

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Change arrangement or size→→Click on a graphical element.

Increase or reduce element→→Click and holdand change size.

Note: If only one handle is provided, the element can only be changed proportionally.

Rotate element→→Click on.

The element is rotated clockwise by 90°.

Bring element to front→→Click on.

The element is in the foreground.

Send element to back→→Click on.

The element is in the background.

Delete element from desktop→→Click on.

The element is deleted.

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Change line width and colors of shapes→→Click on shape (graphical).

1

Change outline width→→Click on 1.

→→Select line width in drop-down list.
The element is changed.

Change contour color→→In, click on.

→→Select color in drop-down list.
The element is changed.
Change fill color→→In, click on.

→→Select color in drop-down list.
The element is changed.

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Change color of text and text field→→Click on text field.
Change text color→→In, click on.

→→Select color in drop-down list.
The element is changed.

Change text field color→→In, click on.

→→Select color in drop-down list.
The element is changed.

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Change representation of widgets→→Click on a widget.

Change bar color→→Click on.

→→Select color in the drop-down list.
The element is changed.

Change widget style→→Click on.

→→Each click changes the representation of the widget.
The element is changed.

Adjust value range (min/max)→→Click on.

A dialog field appears:→→Input minimum and maximum value.
→→Click on OK.
The value range is adjusted.

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8.6

Graph
COMMUNICATOR
File

Device Edit

View

Options

Tools

Help

FLOWave

Desktop
Graph
Tempera
FLOWa

1x

°C

HART on COM3
SAW sensor

Positioner 8693

Flow-273,15 °C

Fluid velocity

0 m/s

SAW sensor

Totalizer 1

0 ml

Outputs

Totalizer 2

0 ml

Mass flow

0 Nm³

General settings

Zoom

Density

0,0000 g/cm³

Viscosity

0,0000100%

Navigation area
Figure 27:

0,0000 m³/min

Temperature

FLOWave

Application area

Graph

Display graph in the application area:→→Select device or product in the navigation area.
The process values for the selected device or product are displayed.

→→Select process value in the application area.
The box is checked and the selected process value appears in the navigation area in the Graph folder.

→→

Click on graph.

The graph is displayed in the application area.
Remove graph from the application area:→→In theGraph folder click on.

The graph is removed from the application area.

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8.6.1

Auto-fit graphPossible with:• AutoFit button• Change display multiplier• Change size of the unit

Auto-fit graph or roll graph and view
Selection of possible views by activating the buttons:• AutoFit:	Graphs are auto-fit to view, i. e. all values are displayed in the view.
Possible for x-axis and y-axis.
• Roll:		Graphs rolls, i. e. the graphs move on the view (time axis moves).
Only possible for x-axis.

Additional functions:
Graphs are frozen.

→→Deactivate all buttons.
Buttons for x-axisxy

AutoFit
Roll
AutoFit29,7

29,6Buttons for y-axis
Figure 28:

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Auto-fit graph in view with display multiplier or size of unit
Two graphs fitting options are available so that graphs with different measured variables can be displayed in one
view.
• Change display multiplier.
• Change size of the unit.

Change display multiplier:→→Click on display multiplier in the navigation area.
→→Select display multiplier in drop-down list.
Change unit:→→Click on unit in the navigation area.
→→Select unit in drop-down list.
Change unit:

Change display multiplier:
COMMUNICATOR
File

Device Edit

COMMUNICATOR
View

Options
Graph

Desktop
Graph
FLO

Device Edit

View

Options
Graph

DesktopGraph

1x m³/min

Tempera
FLOWa

1x °C
0,2x
HART on COM3 0,5x
1x
Positioner 8693
2x
5xFLOWave

Figure 29:

File

FLO

1x m³/min

Tempera
FLOWa

1x

°C
°C
°F
K
Positioner 8693

HART on COM3

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8.6.2
x
y

Scale axes
AutoFit
Roll
AutoFitEnlarge axis scaling→→Click on.

Reduce axis scaling→→Click on

8.6.3

.

Change graph color→→Click on color field in the navigation area.
A drop-down list opens.

→→Select color.
COMMUNICATOR
File

Device Edit

View

Graph

Desktop
Graph
FLO

1x m³/min

Tempera
FLOWa

1x

°C

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693
FLOWave

Figure 30:

Change graph color

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8.6.4
x
y

Save graph in a logfile (database)Auto-Fit

Roll
Auto-Fit

Save graph in a database→→Click on.

A dialog field appears.

→→Select value.
→→Select file format (CSV file or EDIPDB file).
→→In CSV file: select values.
→→Click on Save.
→→Select the location where the database is to be saved.

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8.6.5

Open or close databases

Open database→→Right click on graph in the navigation area.
A context menu appears.

→→Click on Load database....
A dialog field appears.

→→Select the location containing the database.
Note: The file type is (*.edipdb).
The database is displayed in the navigation area underneath a new folder with its file name.

COMMUNICATORCOMMUNICATOR
File

DeviceEdit

View

Options
Graph

Desktop

TemperaFLOWa

DeviceEdit

View

1x m³/min

Load database ...

FLO

1x m³/min

1x

Tempera
FLOWa

1x

°C

HART on COM3
Positioner 8693

Positioner 8693

FLOWave

FLOWave
Daten-01.edipdb

Figure 31:°C

HART on COM3

FLOWave

Open database

Close database→→Right click on database in the navigation area.
A context menu appears.

→→Click on Disconnect interface
The database is removed.

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8.6.6
x
y

Other functions
Auto-Fit

Roll
Auto-Fit

Delete values from view→→Click on.

All values up to the current point in time are deleted from the application area.

Copy screen shot of the view to clipboard→→Click on.

→→Insert clipboard content in a different program (e. g. Word).

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Uninstall Communicator

9

UNINSTALL COMMUNICATOR

Procedure:→→Select the "Uninstall program" item in the system control (via "Start / System control / Programs / Uninstall
programs").

→→Click on "Bürkert Communicator" and click on the Uninstall button.
→→Run the deinstallation as suggested by the wizard and complete the process by rebooting Windows.

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10

GLOSSARYGraph

Name of type of display in the application area.
The process values of a device or product can be displayed as a curve in a coordinate system.

GraphsGraphical display of process values of a device or product in a coordinate system.

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