Installing and Controlling Third-Party Devices
VICI UEA Valves

Device Type:

Valves

Device Driver:

VICI: UEA

Supported Hardware Options:

  • VICI Universal Electric Actuator model EUHA

  • VICI Universal Electric Actuator model EUHB

 

Restrictions:

  • Assignment of an identification number to the valve is not supported. Therefore, each RS-232 port or USB port can control only one valve.

  • PGM Wizard/Editor not supported

 

What is required?

License:

Timebase Class 1

Connection:

A free RS-232 port or a free USB port and the following items are required:

  • RS-232 or USB adapter cable (included in shipment)

  • Control unit and power supply unit (both units included in shipment)

 

Hardware Installation

Device Connection:

Connect the valve to the Instrument Controller PC via the corresponding Actuator Control Module, using the connection cable (RS232 or USB) from the valve shipment.

Note:

Assignment of an identification number to the valve is not supported. Therefore, each RS-232 port or USB port can control only one valve.

Also refer to Connecting Devices via RS232.

 

Software Installation

For details about how to add timebases and device drivers to the Server Configuration, refer to Adding, Configuring or Deleting Devices. When you add a driver to the timebase, the configuration dialog or wizard opens automatically. For information about the settings, click the Help button on a page or press F1.

Further Information

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the valve.

For an overview of Vici/Valco modules that can be controlled by Chromeleon, refer to  VICI.

For an overview of manufacturers whose instruments can be controlled by Chromeleon, refer to  Installing and Controlling Third-Party Devices.