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DataWorx WinPLC

5.2.10 Reporting

One of the most useful features of the Monitor, reporting
allows you to view or save files generated by the Server over
a network without having physical access to the Server.

To view the report, go to menu:

TOOLS

REPORT

You should see a Report screen like the one shown here.

Summary of Contents for DataWorx WinPLC

Page 1: ...DataWorx WinPLC User Manual PC WPLC M www automationdirect com...

Page 2: ...l Second Edition 01 July 05 New logos and screen captures DataWorx WinPLC User Manual PC WPLC M Please include the manual number and the manual issue both shown below when communicating with Technical...

Page 3: ...ipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support mac...

Page 4: ...angereux n cessitant une s curit absolue par exemple l exploitation d installations nucl aires les syst mes de navigation a rienne ou de communication le contr le de la circulation a rienne les quipem...

Page 5: ...omo operaci n en facilidades nucleares sistemas de navegaci n a rea o de comunicaci n control de trafico a reo maquinas de soporte de vida o sistemas de armas en las cuales la falla del producto puede...

Page 6: ...val purposes or you may copy the software onto your hard disk and hold the original for archival purposes 3 You may not modify or attempt to reverse engineer the software or make any attempt to change...

Page 7: ...quential damages including lost profit lost savings lost opportunities or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the licensed software even if AutomationD...

Page 8: ...1 Installing 18 5 1 2 Running 20 5 1 3 Pausing 21 5 1 4 Stopping 22 5 1 5 Diagnosing 23 5 1 6 Uninstalling 25 5 2 Monitor 26 5 2 1 Connecting 27 5 2 2 Configuring 28 5 2 3 Modifying a WinPLC 31 5 2 4...

Page 9: ...oint you can save the files or print the data The DataWorx WinPLC software package is unique in that it offers report by exception data collection rather than the typical data collection through polli...

Page 10: ...nd configuration 2 Server and Monitor on Different Computers a Ideal when the physical location of the Server is not easily accessible b Must note the IP Address or name of the Server DataWorx WinPLC...

Page 11: ...select the INSTALL PURCHASED SOFTWARE option This selection opens the Product Key window shown below In the given field enter the Product Key located on the back cover of your CD case This software pa...

Page 12: ...ion program and click NEXT Read and make sure you understand the license agreement After reading and understanding the license agreement check the box next to the statement Yes I agree with the terms...

Page 13: ...5 DataWorx WinPLC The next screen contains important readme information that may be pertinent to you After reading this click NEXT...

Page 14: ...ype will appear on the right hand side labeled Description After you have determined which type of setup you want click NEXT and you will be asked to choose a location in which to save the DataWorx Wi...

Page 15: ...satisfied with the location of the files click NEXT and you will be prompted for the program group By default the program group is DataWorx WinPLC This program group can be changed by entering a new...

Page 16: ...to begin installation Click the BACK button at any time to review the settings before committing to the installation Once satisfied with the installation settings click the NEXT button You should now...

Page 17: ...can be stopped at any time throughout the process by clicking the CANCEL button Once installation is complete you will be notified that DataWorx WinPLC has been successfully installed Click FINISH to...

Page 18: ...right mouse button and selecting COPY With your browser go to http www bizwaredirect com dataworxregistration aspx and paste the registration key into the Key field on the web form Also enter the ser...

Page 19: ...ataWorx WinPLC Click the CREATE REGISTRATION button If all information has been entered correctly a new unique key should be assigned to you Note The registration form is case sensitive Registration C...

Page 20: ...opy the assigned key by highlighting it pressing the right mouse button and selecting COPY Now go back to the DataWorx Monitor Registration screen HELP REGISTRATION in the program s menu Paste the new...

Page 21: ...for configuration For Think Do Version 5 4 NOTE The following screen shots are for Think Do Version 5 4 If you are using another version the screens may be slightly different but the underlying functi...

Page 22: ...rk messages to DataWorx WinPLC Go to menu DEVICES ADD The following screen will appear Select T D WRITE 50 50 Remote T D Tag Write for the Link Size For the IP Address field enter the IP address of th...

Page 23: ...taWorx WinPLC item You can view the DataWorx WinPLC server IP address from the server window by following these steps Go to START button AutomationDirect DataWorx WinPLC DataWorx WinPLC Server The ser...

Page 24: ...sh a trigger so that messages can be sent to DataWorx WinPLC whenever desired In the I O View screen select the Tag Link driver and go to the Module Status Mapping tab There is a TRIGGER UPDATE item a...

Page 25: ...name Space Type Index For example if a Number tag with index 3 and name MyNumber was entered the following would have to be entered MyNumber Number 3 Close I O View and create a Flowchart In the flowc...

Page 26: ...the user The format of the text file is set with the DataWorx WinPLC Monitor For more information on configuring the Server with the Monitor refer to the Monitor section 5 1 1 Installing The DataWorx...

Page 27: ...the Server as Not Installed 19 DataWorx WinPLC Click the INSTALL button and the Server status should be shown as Installed Stopped Note This does not start the DataWorx WinPLC Server To start the Ser...

Page 28: ...er Window open go to START Button PROGRAMS AUTOMATIONDIRECT DATAWORX WINPLC DATAWORX WINPLC SERVER A window will appear showing the status of the Server as Installed Stopped Click the START CONTINUE b...

Page 29: ...hen configuring the Server because it will prevent irrelevant data from being stored If you do not already have the DataWorx WinPLC Server Window open go to START Button PROGRAMS AUTOMATIONDIRECT DATA...

Page 30: ...er refer to the Stopping section 5 1 4 Stopping Stopping the DataWorx Server completely stops it from running instead of just halting its listening state This feature is useful because the Server must...

Page 31: ...his window should appear 5 1 5 Diagnosing Diagnosing the DataWorx WinPLC Server allows you to troubleshoot and view real time events If you do not already have the DataWorx WinPLC Server Window open g...

Page 32: ...24 DataWorx WinPLC In the DataWorx WinPLC Server s main program menu go to FILE ERROR LOG An Error Log window like the one below should appear...

Page 33: ...ting reasons you may want to uninstall the Server entirely If you do not already have the DataWorx WinPLC Server Window open go to START Button PROGRAMS AUTOMATIONDIRECT DATAWORX WINPLC DATAWORX WINPL...

Page 34: ...its fields Server Address Field where one enters the address of the DataWorx WinPLC Server Last Update Denotes the most recent WinPLC input time Status Displays the Server s locked and listening state...

Page 35: ...files In the main screen portion labeled Server Address enter the IP Address Note If you are running the Server and Monitor on the same PC the Server address will be Local Host If you are running the...

Page 36: ...WinPLC 5 2 2 Configuring Note Before you can configure the Server you must connect to it Go to menu OPTIONS CONFIGURE SERVER You will then see a list of WinPLCs if any configured for the Server as in...

Page 37: ...will be stored IP Address Address of the WinPLC Use Alias in Filename If set the Server will use the alias instead of the IP address for the filename representing the WinPLC data New Data File Cycle...

Page 38: ...LC as well as the data received from the WinPLC Display Header for Fields When set the Server not only enters the WinPLC data but also the header information labeling each column Archive Files Cycle A...

Page 39: ...31 DataWorx WinPLC 5 2 3 Modifying a WinPLC Go to menu OPTIONS CONFIGURE SERVER You will then see a list of WinPLCs if any configured for the Server...

Page 40: ...Click the MODIFY VIEW button and you will see a WinPLC Configuration screen which shows the WinPLC data as shown in the example below Once you are finished making changes click OK to save or CANCEL t...

Page 41: ...DataWorx WinPLC 5 2 4 Deleting Go to menu OPTIONS CONFIGURE SERVER You will then see a list of WinPLCs if any configured for the Server Select the WinPLC you wish to delete and click the DELETE butto...

Page 42: ...ne listing and make copies of it Go to menu OPTIONS CONFIGURE SERVER You will then see a list of WinPLCs if any configured for the Server Click the DUPLICATE button and you will see the following wind...

Page 43: ...feature that temporarily places the Monitor out of view for later access To hide the Monitor go to menu FILE HIDE The DataWorx WinPLC icon appears on the task bar The application can then be restored...

Page 44: ...will be prompted for a filename Name the file and click SAVE Make a note of the filename and its location in case it is needed for a future restoration To restore the configuration in the event of a...

Page 45: ...ta click the START LISTENING button Note If the text on the button reads Stop Listening the Server is already listening and receiving WinPLC data The status of the Server s listening state should be d...

Page 46: ...reen will appear asking for the lock code Enter the lock code and click OK Make note of the lock code you have chosen so Server may be unlocked when necessary If the Server has been successfully locke...

Page 47: ...eful features of the Monitor reporting allows you to view or save files generated by the Server over a network without having physical access to the Server To view the report go to menu TOOLS REPORT Y...

Page 48: ...tion to open the file OPEN WITH prompts you for the application to open the file with Notepad Excel or a program of your choice SAVE allows you to place the file in a specified location on your comput...

Page 49: ...er is paused click the RUN button If Server is running verify that the PLC is correctly configured to send the specified data to the Server WinPLC is sending data but DataWorx is not receiving updates...

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