Before using the software, proper installation is critical. Here is the standard workflow:
Step 1: System Requirements
Step 2: Downloading
Step 3: Driver Installation Before connecting a controller, install the "Carel USB Drivers" package. This ensures your PC recognizes the pCOe or pCO5 board when plugged in via the USB-B port on the controller.
Step 4: First Launch
Open 1Tool. You will be greeted by a "Project Manager" window. Create a new project or open an existing .pco project file. Use the "Network Scan" tool to automatically discover any CAREL controllers on your local subnet or RS485 loop. carel 1tool software
One of the most powerful extensions is 1Tool Remote. Using Carel’s tERA or pGD touch terminals as gateways, technicians can connect to a controller located in a remote supermarket, data center, or cold storage facility over the internet. This enables:
Solution: Check your baud rate. CAREL controllers typically default to 19200 or 38400 bps. Ensure the COM port selected in 1Tool matches the USB converter in Windows Device Manager. Also, verify the termination resistor is active on the last device of a CANbus chain. Before using the software, proper installation is critical
Once connected, 1Tool transforms your laptop into a virtual control panel.