Data Communication With The Varipack Frequency Inverter; Communication Via The Best Software - Bitzer VARIPACK FD+6 Instructions De Service

7 Data communication with the VARIPACK
frequency inverter

7.1 Communication via the BEST SOFTWARE

Information
The requirement for installing and using the
BEST SOFTWARE is a PC or a mobile device
equipped with Windows XP or a later version.
Without a device with Windows operating sys-
tem, communication with the VARIPACK fre-
quency inverter is only possible via the optional
control panel (see chapter Removable control
panel (with display and keypad), page 38).
The BEST SOFTWARE offers comprehensive access
to all operating data and control parameters and can be
downloaded for free from the BITZER website
(www.bitzer.de).
BEST
Software
Fig. 25: Connecting VARIPACK via BEST interface converter and RJ12 cable with a PC/mobile device
Direct Ethernet connection (using RJ45 network
cable)
• Requirements: PC/mobile device equipped with Eth-
ernet socket (RJ45).
• A standard network cable is sufficient, no crossover
cable being necessary.
Ethernet connection through router/GSM
• Requirements: PC or mobile device with network ac-
cess.
CB-100-2
BEST
Converter
The data link and communication with the BEST SOFT-
WARE can take place via:
• BEST interface converter.
• Direct Ethernet connection.
• Ethernet connection through router/GSM.
BEST interface converter (using RJ12 cable)
• Part number 344 314 01.
• Requirements: PC/mobile device equipped with USB
interface.
• Restrictions: no firmware update possible.
Connecting the BEST interface converter:
• Plug the BEST interface converter into the right
socket (XC3) on the underside of the interface exten-
sion of the VARIPACK FI (see figure 25, page 37).
RJ12
• Local or worldwide access when connected to the In-
ternet via a router/GSM.
Connecting the Ethernet network cable (see figure 26,
page 38):
• Plug the network cable into the VARIPACK control
module at the top.
• To disconnect the cable, the control panel must be
dismounted (see figure 7, page 12, position 1).
• Next, introduce a screwdriver from the front and
press it slightly downwards, in order to unlock the
clip of the network cable.
XC1 XC2 XC3
37