System Configuration
This guide explains how to configure the various settings in Process Vision. Open "Device Configuration" from the main menu to access the settings window.
Temperature Controller Settings
Process Vision communicates with TAIE FC series PID controllers via the Modbus protocol.
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| COM Port | COM1 | Serial port connected to the controller |
| Baud Rate | 9600 | Communication speed |
| Data Bits | 8 | Data bits |
| Parity | Odd | Parity check (TAIE FC series uses Odd) |
| Stop Bits | 1 | Stop bits |
| Slave Address | 1 | Modbus slave address |
| Decimal Point | 1 | Decimal point position |
| Poll Interval | 500 ms | Reading interval |
| Auto Connect | Enabled | Automatically connect on startup |
Configuration Steps
- Select the correct COM Port in the "Temperature Controller" section.
- Ensure the Baud Rate matches the controller setting (default: 9600).
- Set the Slave Address (default: 1 for temperature controller).
- Click "Test Connection" to verify the connection.
Pressure Controller Settings
The pressure controller configuration is identical to the temperature controller, with these differences:
| Parameter | Default |
|---|---|
| COM Port | COM2 |
| Slave Address | 2 |
If both controllers share the same RS-485 bus, you can set them to the same COM Port. The system will automatically serialize communication.
Video Capture Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Device | - | Select the video device |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | Recording resolution (640x480 / 800x600 / 1280x720 / 1920x1080) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps | Frames per second (15 / 24 / 30 / 60) |
Configuration Steps
- Select the correct video device from the dropdown.
- Choose the recording resolution and frame rate.
- Click "Test Preview" to verify the device is working.
The Chronos high-speed camera IP address (default
192.168.12.1) is managed in the configuration file and is not displayed on this settings page.
General Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | MaterialDark | UI theme (Material / MaterialDark / Office365 / System) |
| Log Level | Information | Logging level (Debug / Information / Warning / Error) |
| Data Retention | 365 days | Old data beyond this period can be purged (1–3650 days) |
| Database Path | C:\ProgramData\ProcessVision\Data | Where process data is stored (read-only, with Open Folder button) |
| Start with Windows | Disabled | Launch automatically with Windows |
Modbus Trace Logging
The system supports Modbus communication trace logging, which records the details of all Modbus read/write operations. Trace logs can be exported via the "Export Logs" feature as part of the ZIP package for technical support diagnostics.
Saving Settings
After making changes:
- Click "Apply" to apply changes immediately.
- Click "Save" to persist settings to the configuration file for next startup.
- Click "Reset" to restore default values if needed.