Configuration Options

The configuration and setting up of a controller can be done in the following ways:

  • Controller GUI: This is applicable to Power Focus 6000 controllers which have a touchscreen. A controller can be configured regardless whether it is connected to the network or not.

  • Web GUI: A PC can be directly connected to the controller service port or if the controller is connected to the network and its IP address is known, it can be accessed from a computer anywhere on the network. One controller at a time can be accessed. For a Power Focus 6000, the web-GUI has the same icons as the controller GUI. For a FlexController, the icons are slightly different. All controllers might have icons that could be unique to them.

  • ToolsTalk 2 GUI: If the controller is connected to a ToolsTalk 2 server, a ToolsTalk 2 client (PC) can access all connected controllers through the ToolsTalk 2 GUI. Both Power Focus 6000 controllers and FlexControllers can be accessed. The GUI uses a full PC screen and has different partitioning and a different icon, but provides the same functionality.

  • ToolsTalk 2 GUI in Station Setup mode: Provides a ToolsTalk 2 interface on a PC without a server installation. The PC is connected to the controller service port and provides access to one controller at a time.