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(-328 ~ 1652 ˚F)

PT100

-210 ~ 700 ˚C

±0.4 ˚C

1.3KΩ

(DIN)

(-346 ~ 1292 ˚F)

PT100

-200 ~ 600 ˚C

±0.4 ˚C

1.3KΩ

(JIS)

(-328 ~ 1112 ˚F)

mV

-8 ~ 70mV

±0.05%

2.2MΩ

mA

-3 ~ 27mA

±0.05%

70.5Ω

0~1V

-0.12 ~ 1.15V

±0.05%

332KΩ

0~5V

-1.3 ~ 11.5V

±0.05%

332KΩ

1~5V

-1.3 ~ 11.5V

±0.05%

332KΩ

0~10V

-1.3 ~ 11.5V

±0.05%

332KΩ

Analog Input Cards (AI183V)

Characteristics:
Type

Range

Accuracy

Input

at 25 ˚C

Impedance

-60~60mV

-62~62mV

±0.1%

2.2 MΩ

-2~2V

-2.2~2.2V

±0.3%

332KΩ

-20~20 V

-22~22 V

±0.1%

332KΩ

-20~20 mA

-22~22 mA

±0.1%

70.5Ω

Digital Input Card (DI181)

Channels: 6 per card
Logic Low: -5V minimum, 0.8V maximum
Logic High: 2V minimum, 5V maximum
External pull-down Resistance: 1KΩ maximum
External pull-up Resistance: 1.5MΩ minimum

Digital Output Card (DO181)

Channels: 6 per card
Contact Form: N.O. (form A)
Relay Rating: 5A/240 VAC, life cycles 200,000 for resistive load

Analog Output Card (AO183I, AO183V)

Channels: 3 per card
Output signal: AO183I: 4-20mA, 0-20mA, AO183V: 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V
Resolution: 15 bits
Accuracy: ±0.05% of Span ±0.0025% /˚C
Load Resistance: 0-500 ohms (current), 10K ohms minimum (voltage)
Output Regulation: 0.01% for full load change
Output Setting Time: 0.1 second (stable to 99.9%)
Isolation Breakdown Voltage: 1000VAC min.
Integral Linearity Error: ±0.005% of Span
Temperature Effect: ±0.0025% of Span /˚C

24VDC Auxiliary Power Supply Card (AP181)

Channels: to be used for 6 transmitters
Output Rating: 24 ± 1 VDC, 180mA in maximum, 30mA / each channel

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Summary of Contents for VR06

Page 1: ...User Manual Paperless Recorder VR06 UMVR061D Brainchild Electronic Co Ltd 4th Edition 10 2013 ...

Page 2: ...2 Installation 14 2 3 Setup Input Output 24VDC power supply cards 21 2 4 Wiring of the cards 23 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring 26 2 6 Installation of Compact Flash CF Card 28 3 Basic Operation 29 3 1 Page 29 3 2 Mode 30 3 3 History 31 3 4 Event 32 3 5 Status 33 3 6 Exit 33 3 7 Dump 34 3 8 Clear 34 3 9 Operate 34 3 10 Shutdown 34 3 11 Logout 34 3 12 Small Icons 35 4 Configuration 36 4 1 Channel An...

Page 3: ... 1 Observer I Observer II PC software guide 57 5 2 Ethernet Configuration 61 5 3 RS 232 RS485 RS422 Configuration 65 5 4 CF card Configuration 70 5 5 Configuration in Real Time Viewer 73 5 6 DDE dynamic data exchange 77 6 Application examples 83 7 Trouble shooting 86 8 FAQs frequently asked questions 89 ...

Page 4: ...ecorder dangerous under fault conditions any interruption of the protective Earth conductor inside or outside the recorder is prohibited Even in the case of a portable unit the protective earth terminal must remain connected if the recorder is connected to any hazardous voltage 2 Keep signal and supply voltage wiring separated from one another If this is impractical use shielded cables for signal ...

Page 5: ...tions must be taken when handling the recorder The circuit board components are susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge Take static electricity precautions whilst handling and inserting Compact Flash Card into the recorder To replace the power line fuse The power line fuse is located within the fuse holder on the power board For 90 250 VAC line voltages the user must use a 2 5A 250...

Page 6: ...slots which work flexibly with the following plug play I O cards Analog Input cards part number AI181 AI182 AI183 These three cards are used for 1 2 3 channel analog input Each input is isolated from each other to avoid noise and to ensure stable measurement Analog input is configured by DIP switches and jumpers on the card before plugging into rear expansion slot Refer 2 3 Setting Input and Outpu...

Page 7: ...g Speed x the working hours per day x 3600 seconds To avoid loosing recorded data while storing on PC it is necessary to insert CF card back again into the recorder soon after loading recorded data onto PC 1 5 Data Security The recorded data is stored in the manufacturer s special binary format It is not possible to manipulate or modify the recorded data This feature fully guarantees the security ...

Page 8: ...hannels with AI182 AI183 6 6 channels with AI183 See AI181 2 3 V in Accessories below 3 Digital Input Card 0 none 1 6 channels 4 Digital Output Card 0 none 1 6 relays 2 12 relays 5 Communication 0 standard Ethernet interface 1 RS 232 422 485 three in one Ethernet interface 6 PC software 1 Free basic software Observer I for non communication application 2 Extensive software Observer II for communic...

Page 9: ...al Option 0 none 1 24VDC auxiliary power supply for transmitter 6 channels 2 3 channel current output 3 6 channel current output D 3 channel voltage output E 6 channel voltage output 5 panel mounting with rear power plug and USA power cable 6 panel mounting with front power switch 7 7 1 5 8 8 1 6 9 9 1 5 6 A A 6 5 B B 6 G G panel mounting with rear power plug and Europe power cable H H 1 G I I 1 G...

Page 10: ...portable handle assembly kit black color CF204 2 GB compact flash card AS181 Basic PC software Observer I AS182 Extensive PC software Observer II AO183I 3 channel current output card AO183V 3 channel voltage output card BT182 Boot ROM with Math Counter Totalizer FDA 21 CFR part 11 SC181 The Slot cover of an empty slot SNA10A RS 485 to RS 232 converter UMVR061 User Manual Notes The rear Slots of th...

Page 11: ...ads 2 wire RTD 2 6 C ohm of resistance sum of two leads Burn out Current 200nA Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 120dB Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR 55dB Isolation Breakdown Voltage between channels 430VAC min Sensor Break Detection Sensor opened for TC RTD and mV inputs below 1 mA for 4 20mA input below 0 25V for 1 5V inputs unavailable for other inputs Sensor Break Responding Time Within 10 se...

Page 12: ...own Resistance 1KΩ maximum External pull up Resistance 1 5MΩ minimum Digital Output Card DO181 Channels 6 per card Contact Form N O form A Relay Rating 5A 240 VAC life cycles 200 000 for resistive load Analog Output Card AO183I AO183V Channels 3 per card Output signal AO183I 4 20mA 0 20mA AO183V 0 5V 1 5V 0 10V Resolution 15 bits Accuracy 0 05 of Span 0 0025 C Load Resistance 0 500 ohms current 10...

Page 13: ...Temperature 25 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH non condensing maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Altitude 2000 M maximum Insulation Resistance 20 M ohms min at 500 VDC Dielectric Strength 1350 VAC 50 60 Hz for 1 minute Vibration Resistance 10 55 Hz 10m s for 2 hours Shock Resistance 30m s 3g for operation 100g for transportation Op...

Page 14: ...t such as thinner or strong detergents to clean the equipment in order to avoid deformation The recorder is designed for indoor use and not in any hazardous area It should be kept away from shock vibration and electromagnetic fields such as variable frequency drives motors and transformers It is intended to operate under the following environment Pollution Degree Level II IEC1010 1 EN61010 1 Tempe...

Page 15: ...right side Figure 2 2 Panel Cutout standard DIN size 138 mm x 138 mm Figure 2 3 Note Do not over tighten mounting clamp screws that could result in distortion of the case There is no mounting angle restriction ...

Page 16: ...ne handle two feet included is required Assemble as follows Firstly put the right ear FV R on the right hand side of metal case and slide it into the case by pushing in direction as shown in Figures 2 4 through Figure 2 8 Ensure that the ear is firmly plugged into case Do the same with the left ear FV L Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 ...

Page 17: ...17 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 ...

Page 18: ...d put it in vertical position on the top of case Then slide the handle into both ears as Figure 2 9 Rotate the handle downward as Figure 2 10 2 11 Lastly slide both feet beneath the case and straighten up the stoppers as Figure 2 12 Figure 2 14 The bench top recorder is now mechanically ready Figure 2 9 ...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 2 10 Figure 2 11 ...

Page 20: ...20 Figure 2 12 Figure 2 13 Figure 2 14 Note To change the bench top into panel mount Disassemble kit MK183B one handle two feet and two ears in reverse of above then fit the mounting clamps ...

Page 21: ... J K T E B R S N L PT100 mV mA V To select a specific input first set jumpers and switches according to the sticker information on the card as Figure 2 15 and plug it into the rear slot then power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and display the specific input type then show its source of a specific slot in Configuration Mode All inputs were initially set for 4 20mA from the fact...

Page 22: ... power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and then display the output type and its source of a specific slot in System Info mode whilst doing the configuration To set up the digital output card please refer to Event Job of 4 1 Channel Digital Input card DI181 This card includes 6 channels of event 1 2 3 4 5 6 As above plug the card into rear slot and power on The recorder will auto...

Page 23: ...t to over tighten the terminals screws The torque should not exceed 0 7 N m 6 3 Lb in or 7 1 Kg F cm 4 Except the thermocouple wirings all wirings should be stranded copper conductor with maximum gauge 18 AWG 5 Connect a grounding conductor with 1 6mm diameter minimum to provide protective grounding prior to turning on the equipment Rear terminals Figure 2 17 Note The six rear Slots can be inserte...

Page 24: ...24 Analog input cards AI181 AI182 AI183 Figure 2 18 Analog input cards AI183V Figure 2 19 Digital output card DO181 Figure 2 20 ...

Page 25: ...25 Digital input card DI181 Figure 2 21 Analog output card AO183I AO183V Figure 2 22 ...

Page 26: ...26 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 Figure 2 23 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring Figure 2 24 ...

Page 27: ...27 Figure 2 25 Figure 2 26 ...

Page 28: ...irst insert Compact Flash card to the end then turn the stopper to the right Pulling out First turn the stopper to the straight direction then pull out the CF card Note To read measured data and events on CF card it is necessary to install software Observer I or II on PC first Then connect a CF reader to USB port of PC Finally insert CF card into the reader The power should be turned off while ins...

Page 29: ... Dump Clear Operate Config and Shutdown These eleven soft keys are used for operation On the top right side small icons of buzzer evnt mem CF and Date Time display Figure 3 1 Soft keys 3 1 Page Page means the display The recorder can have a maximum of 6 Pages and each Page can display a maximum of 6 channels A channel can display either measured data or computed measured data If channels cover mor...

Page 30: ...tal modes can be mixed together Trend Press Mode key to display Trend mode This is measured data trend in real time The same page display may have a maximum of 6 trends in different colors The user may define each color details in 4 2 Display Bar Press Mode key again to display bars in different colors The scale of each bar can be defined individually details in 4 2 Display Digital Press Mode key ...

Page 31: ...cal trend Press directional keys to backward or forward Press Zoom key to zoom in the time scale The Zoom can be done variously in 1 sec dot 1 hour Page 12 hours Page 1 day Page or 1 week Page Press Back key going back to the original display Figure 3 3 ...

Page 32: ... the status of the alarm Red Presently in alarm status Green The cause of alarm status was temporary and has now returned to normal Grey A temporary alarm in green status after having been acknowledged and then becomes grey Active Time is the time that alarm status becomes active Clear Time is the time when two conditions are met Firstly alarm status is cleared and becomes normal and secondly the ...

Page 33: ... day week or month Figure 3 5 3 5 Status Press Status key the Status List displays present status of digital input DI digital output DO alarm relay Counter and Totalizer Press Mode key to choose any mode of DI DO Counter or Totalizer Display shows the status DI DO Counter or Totalizer at the present time Counter and Totalizer are available if the option of Math Counter Totalizer was ordered before...

Page 34: ...ation the user may also press Clear key to clear them 3 9 Operate Press Operate key to start a job manually For example to record the alarm by selecting Log alarm There are various jobs that may be assigned as described in Event Job of 4 1 Channel Details about soft key Config are described in 4 Configuration 3 10 Shutdown Accidental turning off the power will cause loss of data and will interrupt...

Page 35: ...al memory goes down to 10 the earliest measured data and events will be saved to CF card in small batch automatically If there is no CF card inserted then the earliest measured data and events will be overwritten and replaced by the latest measured data and events CF The icon shows the status of Compact Flash card If the CF card is not inserted the icon shows a red cross sign If it is properly ins...

Page 36: ...Tools Instrument Clock System Info or Demo Save Save configurations from recorder to storage media CF card To read the configuration and measured data from CF card on a PC for the first time or any time configuration has been changed it is important to press Save key to save configuration changes to CF card beforehand Load Load configuration from storage media CF card to recorder Default If the co...

Page 37: ...ers Press Enter a keyboard and several keys appear BackSP key means backspace Select key means to select a character or number Caps on means characters in capital and Caps off means characters not in capital Desc The description about a specific channel on the display Log Method The method of logging measured data Select the column and then choose the Log method of Instant Average Minimum or Maxim...

Page 38: ...e various types of H L HH LL R or r to be selected for job or Alarm purpose H High limit When the process is over high limit the alarm or job is actuated L Low limit Any the process is lower than low limit the alarm or job is actuated HH High high limit to set up another limit higher than high limit for double warning LL Low low limit to set up another limit lower than low limit for double warning...

Page 39: ...e the counter and then select Target from Cont1 to Cont6 Dec Counter Decrease the counter and then select Target from Cont1 to Cont6 Log Report Make the report for Counter and Totalizer Choose this column and then the report will be presented as details described in 3 4 Event Reset MinMaxAve In Report function after logging the MinMaxAve data of AI and Math channels for one day for example then re...

Page 40: ...at the bottom to select the channel Analog output Press AO key to select the Analog output Define Output either 0 20mA or 4 20mA if it is current output card AO183I Define Output either 0 5V 1 5V or 0 10V if it is voltage output card AO183V Then define Expression and range The sources of Expression cover analog inputs Math inputs and Counters ...

Page 41: ...rs The Operators are Mathematics expressions described below Use Source Operator and keyboard to define the Math equation Press directional keys at the bottom to select one from 18 available Math Press Back key to memorize the Math settings Figure 4 3 If the Math option been ordered the following Math functions are available in the Channel mode of configuration The equation is used to produce deri...

Page 42: ... is necessary to order a Boot ROM with this option Then open the housing and replace the Boot ROM An example of Math Three AI analog inputs and one Math channel Set up a Math channel after setting up three analog inputs In Channel mode as 4 1 Channel press Math key to get into Math channel Define the Name Description enable Type define Log Speed Log Method and do Math Expression Equation Then sele...

Page 43: ...ion Selects the trend direction horizontal or vertical Background Defines the background color of Trend mode in black or white Pen Defines a specific channel as a drawing pen its color width DisplayHi and DisplayLo Channel Selects a specific analog input AI or Mathematics Math or selects Disable if a specific channel is not required Color Selects the color for each pen Width Selects the width of t...

Page 44: ...ers will appear at the lower part of display Figure 4 5 Note To illustrate the difference between DisplayHi DisplayLo and Scale Hi Scale Low Here is a typical example with input 0 10V Scale Low 0 00 Scale Hi 100 00 to have better resolution and vision on Bar set DisplayLo 0 00 DisplayHi 50 00 so that the Bar displays from value 0 00 to 50 00 The decimal point is defined by Scale Hi and Scale Low a...

Page 45: ...e been ordered before Timer Figure 4 6 Press directional keys at the bottom to select one from 6 available timers Type Countdown Repeat Countdown Daily Weekly or Monthly Countdown Defines the interval of time e g days hours minutes and seconds not Real Time Repeat Countdown Repeats the previous countdown Daily Weekly or Monthly The timer works in selected interval of Real Time Action Disables or e...

Page 46: ...nd do the following settings After the production has finished he can press Event key on the left hand side and press Mode key to select Report Daily mode and get the report like Figure 4 7 Timer1 to Timer 6 Type Daily Action Enable Time Hour 17 Min 01 Job1 Log Report Target AI1 MinMaxAve to AI6 MinMaxAve Job2 Reset MinMaxAve Reset historical data in order to logging new data for the next day Figu...

Page 47: ...on the display Unit Defines the unit of counter Preset Defines the preset value for the counter The counter starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint Job1 or Job2 Type Select one of three options None Process Hi Process Low Setpoint Defines the set point of process value to trigger the counter Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each counter ...

Page 48: ...alog input or Math input to be used for totalizing Action Disables or enables the totalizer Decimal Defines the decimal point for the totalizer Period Selects second minute or hour used for the totalizer Unit Defines the unit of totalizing Preset Defines the preset value for the totalizer The totalizer starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint Job1 or Job2 Type Select one of three...

Page 49: ...ose daily weekly or monthly report Timer1 Timer2 Type Daily Action Enable Type Daily Action Enable Time Hour 8 Min 30 Time Hour 17 Min 30 Job1 Reset Totalz Target Tolz1 Job1 Log Report Target Tolz1 Job2 Enable Totalz Target Tolz1 Job2 Disable Totalz Target Tolz1 Timer3 Timer4 Type Weekly Action Enable Type Weekly Action Enable Time Hour 17 Min 31 Time Hour 8 Min 00 Job1 Disable Timer Target Timer1...

Page 50: ...1024 for events including alarms Security Select Normal or CFR 21 security The normal security allows different users to key in a common password The higher security CFR 21 is complied with FDA 21 CFR part 11 It is a much higher security to define each user as Supervisor or Operator with different authority to access the recorder and using different passwords It has time limit too during operation...

Page 51: ...s off 10 minutes after hands off from the recorder and it turns on again after the user presses the keypad Off On IR Turn off on by infrared sensor If it is the same Screensaver setting the display turns off 10 minutes after the user away from the recorder and it turns on again when the user approaches the recorder within 2 meters Off IR On Keypad Turn off by infrared sensor and turn on by keypad ...

Page 52: ...ines the correct address of the recorder on the network Subnet Mask Defines the correct SubnetMask address on the network Default Gateway Different Gateway has different IP address on Ethernet Note If Automation is selected the IP address and SubnetMask are invisible IP address can be found in 4 8 System Info mode under Configuration Because the server could reallocate a new IP address after power...

Page 53: ...ocal time Date Style Selects either month date year or date month year Date Time Set up the local time Use directional keys going to the Apply column and then press the Enter Key to apply it to the recorder Summer time For energy saving concern in certain area it can be enabled and set certain period of time for the purpose of energy saving in the summer Figure 4 11 ...

Page 54: ...higher security defines two types of users including Supervisor and Operator with different authority to access the recorder by using different passwords as Figure 4 12 It has time limit during operation If hands are off from keys in 10 minutes the user needs to key in password again It also offers audit trail function to record the user the timing and what type work he was doing on the recorder b...

Page 55: ... to simulate 18 AI analog inputs 12 Math 6 DI digital inputs and 6 DO digital outputs To start the automatic demonstration first enable Demo mode then turn the power off and on to make it effective To stop the automatic demonstration and return to real mode with real inputs first disable Demo mode then turn the power off and on 4 8 System Info The system information includes System version memory ...

Page 56: ...r Open the front cover at the bottom side and then 5 soft keys appear Press Config key to do Configuration Press Enter key to get into Channel mode Do settings according to 4 1 Channel Define the names for each channel choose Log speed 1S Method Instant Range 4 000 20 000 Scale Unit ScaleLo 0 00 and ScaleHi 100 00 Define the Event alarm High alarm H for Channel 1 2 3 and define Job1 with Log alarm...

Page 57: ...pplied along with the recorder at free of cost Observer II is supplied on additional charge for real time data logging applications through PC System requirements Hardware PC with Minimum 200 MHz processor 64 MB RAM 100 MB free space in the hard disk RS 232 serial port Network adopter RJ 45 female USB port and CF reader Software Operating system Windows 98 Windows ME Windows XP Windows NT Windows ...

Page 58: ... for configuration of the recorder from PC Start Programs Observer I Observer II Configuration Tool bar To open new project To open existing project file To save the project file settings in PC To delete the project file from PC To select bank CF card Ethernet RS 232 To select the channel AI AO DI DO MATH To select display To select tools Timer Counter Totalizer To select instrument details To sel...

Page 59: ...et Send configuration CF card RS 232 Ethernet If Observer software is already configured in the PC then you can select prj file to open the project For the first time configuration you can cancel the above window and select new project Enter the name of the project ...

Page 60: ...en the recorder and PC Three options are available 1 CF card 2 Ethernet 3 RS 232 2GB CF card shall be supplied along with the recorder Standard Ethernet port RJ 45 female shall be available at the recorder RS 232 RS485 shall be supplied as additional options ...

Page 61: ... define the relationship between host and rest of the network For every LAN the Network administrator shall define Subnet mask and Gateway Obtain subnet mask and gateway address for the LAN at the place where the recorder to be connected Enter these details at the Recorder manually using front buttons By default subnet mask address 255 255 255 0 By default Gate way 0 0 0 0 Allocate the Unique IP a...

Page 62: ...ale RJ 45 connectors Recorder side Link Green LED Green lit Cable connected between the recorder and PC LAN HUB Green Off No Link between the recorder and PC LAN HUB Tx Rx Orange Lit continuous No cable connection Orange slow blink Communication established between recorder PC LAN HUB 7 If the communication between the recorder and PC LAN HUB is successful then start Observer II in the PC as follo...

Page 63: ...n the Bank by using radial button Open for Ethernet connection Enter the IP address of the Recorder System will ask Do you want to receive configuration data now Y N Click on Yes to upload the recorder configurations to PC ...

Page 64: ...k the Ethernet cable connections at both the recorder and PC LAN HUB side Also make sure that green communication LED available for proper firm connection at RJ 45 connector If still communication is not established between the recorder PC then once again check Subnet mask and gateway address at the recorder PC Contact Network System administrator for proper Ethernet configuration of the recorder ...

Page 65: ...D9 male 2 Also make sure that RS 232 port available at PC where observer software is installed 3 Please refer to 2 5 RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 wiring in details 4 Set RS 232 communication settings at the recorder manually Please refer to 4 4 Instrument and select RS 232 at PC transfer Set RS 232 communication details manually at the recorder Please note that press Back Key to save the changes at the re...

Page 66: ...hould be set at recorder manually then enter the same node address in the above configuration 10 Click on Yes to upload the recorder configurations to PC 11 If Upload is successful it shows message as Configuration successful and all the configuration settings of VR06 recorder now available at PC The information includes all channel details of Input Output cards as per Jumper switch settings ...

Page 67: ...cted in RS 485 RS 422 network make sure that all the devices have unique address Check the communication settings at the individual recorders manually If the converter SNA 10A is used for converting RS 485 RS 422 to RS 232 then make sure that Dip switches are correctly set for the communication details If RS 485 RS 422 is used for connecting recorders then make sure that last node is less than 100...

Page 68: ...vise usage It should be enabled Device status The device is working properly If above conditions are not met then RS 232 port is having problem at PC Contact system administrator for replacing the port or updating driver properly If still communication is not established user can try setting up observer software in another PC where COM port is healthy ...

Page 69: ...69 Make sure that RS 232 communication setting at the recorder and PC are equal ...

Page 70: ...jor vendors will be detected automatically as mass storage devices by the Win XP operating system If you are using any other operating system like Windows 98 windows ME Windows NT and Windows 2000 then mass storage device may not be detected and you have to install the driver for the CF reader Driver CD shall be shipped along with Observer software for configuration of CF card at PC Please note th...

Page 71: ...71 6 Select CF card using radial button 7 Click on to set CF path to receive the configuration data available in CF card 8 Click on Yes to receive the configuration data from CF card to PC ...

Page 72: ...s unsuccessful it shown error message as Configuration file does not exist This message indicates that configuration information is not available in the CF card Check correct path of CF card is selected If still problem exists check the files available in the CF card at PC At least 2 files by name IO and RECORDER should be available If the files are not available then recorder configuration data i...

Page 73: ...nt to the configuration of recorder itself Double click on channel in the above spreadsheet to show the following Modify tag data with email configuration If auto update option is selected in modify tag data as shown in following screen then all the settings done at the channel for events will appear here If it is not selected then user can configure manually for different set points in order to g...

Page 74: ...bove The Email on event will be received like this Type HiAlarm Source AI1 ActiveTime 12 12 20059 49 59AM Value 23 8 Option Three options of Share Email and Communication are to be defined It is mainly to set email configuration and real time log speed ...

Page 75: ...ort in your LAN for accessing internet email then you have to modify the port number accordingly To send an email for any event the procedure is as follows Set SMTP server details as below Please contact system or network administrator for the server details if your computer is connected in LAN Host Port User name From Sender email address To Receiver email address Max 10 email addresses can be se...

Page 76: ... This Bank is used for Real Time Viewer only which is different from the Bank used for recorder itself on Page 60 For Ethernet Recorder uses port no 502 for communicating with Observer If you change the port number in Observer you cannot establish communication between Observer and Recorder Port no 502 is used to establish communication between recorder and Observer software to exchange data on Et...

Page 77: ... the recorder to third party applications like Excel Once Observer II software is installed with real timer viewer and configured properly in PC then it is possible to exchange data between Observer software and Excel using DDE link Open real time viewer from start programs Observer II Real time viewer Project create DDE link in excel Specify the path and file name as follows By default the file n...

Page 78: ...ware and Excel application If the DDE is successful then real time data of the pens should be updated in excel file as shown in sample screen DDE expression format to get real time data from the Observer software is as follows RealTime_Viewer TagService _AI1 Application RealTime_Viewer Topic TagService Tag name AI1 Please note that every tag name will have underscore after character It is possible...

Page 79: ...f this happens check the valid tag names in Observer software at the following link Real time viewer Display configuration data Note If Excel file is not opening from the selected path then check the following 1 RAM size in the PC is very little Restart the computer and then create the DDE link once again and open the Excel file 2 Increase virtual memory in the PC Please contact system administrat...

Page 80: ...data from recorder to SCADA applications through DDE Example 1 DDE link between Allen Bradley SLC 5 03 PLC and Excel Task Write a block of data 10 floating points from Excel to PLC Name of the Excel file Reports XLS Data Source D 37 to D 46 data in total 10 cells Target PLC Starting address F8 User RSLinx to configure PLC and DDE link DDE topic name in RSLinx DDE_REPORTS Sub Block_Write open dde l...

Page 81: ...range This is comment only Range Reports XLS DDE_Sheet A7 A11 Value data close dde link This is comment only DDETerminate RSIchan End Sub Example 3 DDE between Observer software and SCADA Allen Bradley RSVIEW32 When the Real time viewer in Observer II is working well in PC then the tag data from Observer software will be available in the expression format as follows RealTime_Viewer TagService _AI1...

Page 82: ... the recorder and Observer software For ex analog input 1 AI1 should be written as _AI1 Please note that underscore is required before the name of the tag otherwise data will be not exchanged 11 Now open the tag monitor and configure for the above tag for checking of DDE with the tag If DDE is configured properly then tag value should appear correctly at the tag monitor with state as VALID If any ...

Page 83: ...00 High 30 00 Press Math to get into Math Channel and set Math1 as follows Name Flow 1 Desc xxxxxx Type Enable Log Method Instant Speed 1 S Expression 0 0072 AI1 2 5 60 Unit l min Low 0 0 High 2200 0 Example 2 8 00 am start logging 17 00 pm stop logging Monday Friday Select Tools mode of Configuration and define Timer 1 4 as follows Timer 1 Timer 2 Type Daily Action Enable Type Daily Action Enable...

Page 84: ...ut card AO 183I 3 GSM 8000 controller 8 AI 8 DI 8 DO Set up at paperless recorder Ex RTD is connected at channel 1 in the recorder AI1 Retransmission is required for Analog input1 say AI1 Use AO183I Analog output card for Re transmission purpose It is 3 channel analog output card Configuration of Analog output card Channel 1 4 20 mA AO 183I 3 channel analog output retransmission card GSM 8000 cont...

Page 85: ...d sent to GSM controller then mobile will get the following confirmation from controller CHS HHLHLLLL Channel H L N status H Reading on High value L Reading on Low value N Reading on Normal value C1 60 2 oC CH1 reading value with unit C2 245 2 ACV CH2 reading value with unit C3 980 5 WATT CH3 reading value with unit C4 8 634 pH CH4 reading value with unit C5 200 5 uS CH5 reading value with unit C6...

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Page 89: ...ub or networking bridge to strengthen the signal Q3 What is the maximum distance if PC is accessing data from recorder on wireless network through Ethernet protocol A3 Maximum distance should be within 30 meters Also make sure that there is no obstacles HT cables between PC and recorder to avoid communication errors Also Noise could effect the wireless communication at the factory floor Q4 Is ther...

Page 90: ... to supply the latest version of recorder system and PC software via email or FTP file transfer protocol for easy download through internet Follow the procedure to update it into the new version of recorder system Install the new version of Observer software It shall automatically uninstall the old one Q9 If it needs to upgrade the recorder system what do we have to take care A9 Any recorder syste...

Page 91: ...available for customized message display The alarm banner appears after alarms or events occurred or the internal memory or CF card is running shortage A buzzer can be set to activate if any alarms events arise Q17 How many analog and math channels available and is it possible to retransmit these channels A17 Maximum 6 analog inputs plus 18 math inputs are available in one recorder It is possible ...

Page 92: ...is the next step after changing the dip switches and jumpers on the analog input card A23 It needs to press the icon of Observer software to receive configuration about modified input from the recorder to PC first Modify the configuration if necessary and then send the new configuration back to the recorder Q24 Which type of Ethernet cable should be used to connect with the recorder A24 Straight t...

Page 93: ... alternative is usage of pulse to current 4 20 mA converter available in the market Q30 When the user is trying to open Observer software he might get the following message what is the next move A30 If Observer software file was corrupted in the PC possible reasons might be virus installation of new software which is incompatible with your operating system The solution is to uninstall the old Obse...

Page 94: ...t and then you can export data Also make sure that data is available at the selected period or interval time Otherwise you may not see anything in the target Excel sheet Q36 I want to count pulses to measure power consumption in KWH Each pulse is one KWH Can I use Math application for this A36 Yes use DI and configure Events of Channel as follows Event Type High Job 1 Increase Counter Target Count...

Page 95: ... supports DDE application It is possible to configure NetDDE and then exchange data from Real time Viewer to other computers connected in the network via DDE Please refer section 4 4 1 4 NetDDE for configuration details Q40 A customer complains that the clock of recorder is faster in 2 minutes each month What is solution A40 Because of the nature of crystal the real time clock of recorder might ge...

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