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3.4.4 Offline Graphing 

 
Graphing data which has been previously graphed is automatically stored to the Palm for later re-
view. These “offline” graphs can be accessed from the polling screen. Follow these steps to open 
and view an offline graph: 
 
1. 

From the main polling screen of HPCGraph, select the “Offline Graphics” button. 

2. 

A list of all currently available offline graphs will be displayed (Figure 19). Select a file and it will 
be loaded (Figure 20). The offline graph files follow the following naming convention:  
d

MMDDXXXXXX

gf where: 

MM

 is the devices manufacturer code in hexadecimal format (for example, 3e for Smar) 

DD

 is the devices type code in hexadecimal format (for example, 01 for the LD301) 

XXXXXX

 is the devices serial number in hexadecimal format. 

Figure 20 - Offline Graphics 

Figure 19 - Offline Graphics File Selection 

3.5 HPC301 
 

The HPC301 software is a legacy piece of software which has been included in the HPC Suite for 
users whom have grown accustomed to the layout and structure of the HPC301 software. In addi-
tion, the HPC301 software can be used to access devices in generic mode which do not currently 
have a loaded Device Driver in HPC401. The usage of HPC301 is similar to HPC401. Simply poll 
for devices from the polling screen and navigate the device parameters. HPC301 can access any 
HART device in generic mode as well as fully support a collection of specific HART devices includ-
ing the full line of Smar HART devices. For more information on the operation of the HPC301, refer 
to the HPC301 manual. To download a copy, visit www.smarresearch.com.  

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Summary of Contents for HPC401Plus

Page 1: ...ave purchased one of the most powerful and versatile HART con figuration packages on the market the HPC401Plus This guide will pro vide you with detailed instructions on the setup and initialization o...

Page 2: ...Software 8 3 2 HPC401 9 3 2 1 Registering the HPC401 9 3 2 2 Polling for Devices 10 3 2 3 Navigating Device Parameters 11 3 2 4 Device Drivers 12 3 3 HPCLogger 13 3 3 1 Starting HPCLogger 13 3 3 2 Se...

Page 3: ...the traditional Palm features for personal organization The new industrial exterior allows for durability in the most rugged of areas The HPC401 Plus is ready to go right out of the box The Palm has...

Page 4: ...acturer HPCGraph This graphing application allows device variables to be trended over time in an easy to view graphi cal format Device parameters can be simultaneously graphed in various colors for ea...

Page 5: ...g 2 HPC401 Plus Interface The HPC401 Plus hardware interface attaches to the bottom of the Palm and connects to the HART network See the following section on how to correctly use this interface 3 Prod...

Page 6: ...tor of the Palm handheld as shown in Figure 2 below pushing the HPC401 Plus Interface connector into the multi connector slot until locked in Connect the pinch connectors to the HART line as shown in...

Page 7: ...lus Interface is powered from the Palm battery and requires no additional power supply to function Figure 4 Connecting Power Supply to HPC401 Plus Interface 2 3 Software Setup Installation The entire...

Page 8: ...oftware is contained on the included Smar Research Product CD When a complete re installation is necessary this CD can be used to re install all the HPC Suite applications onto the Palm handheld Simpl...

Page 9: ...tion select OK or select Cancel to return to the application selection screen 3 2 1 Registering the HPC401 The HPC401 software must be registered An HPC401 Registration screen will appear each and eve...

Page 10: ...Select the checkbox next to the Device Address option 2 Choose the address of the device by selecting it from the drop down menu located next to Device Address 3 Select the Poll button Polling for Mu...

Page 11: ...corresponding action User editable fields are available for changing various parameters of the device Editable variables will include either a text field denoted by a dotted underline or a drop down...

Page 12: ...ore information on polling for devices see section 3 2 2 The various device parameters menus and methods can then be accessed as designed by the manufacturer Uninstalled or Unsupported Devices Occasio...

Page 13: ...mmddrr prc where mm HART Manufacturer Code dd Device Code rr Hardware Revision Code 3 3 HPCLogger The HPCLogger application adds the additional functionality of data logging to the HPC Suite HPCLogger...

Page 14: ...e section 3 3 1 follow these steps to select non default variables 1 Select a device from the Live List 2 Select the desired 4 variables to log from the 4 drop down menus on the Specific Monitor scree...

Page 15: ...d vari ables Automatic logging will log the variables at the interval entered on the Live List screen while manual logging requires the user to select each time the variables should be logged To autom...

Page 16: ...l format for example 01 for the LD301 XXXXXX is the devices serial number in hexadecimal format 4 Open the text file in your preferred text editor 3 4 Epigraph The Epigraph application allows for the...

Page 17: ...evice supports command 33 of the HART specification variables other than the default may be graphed by selecting the Spec Monit button From the specific monitor screen 4 variables may be selected from...

Page 18: ...left side column the variable list provides information for each of the 4 graphed variables The variable name current value and line color is shown for each variable Graph Window This is the area wher...

Page 19: ...corresponding fields Once you have entered the desired values select Done to return to the graph screen The graph will now reflect the scale that was entered Start Button This button will start the gr...

Page 20: ...LD301 XXXXXX is the devices serial number in hexadecimal format Figure 20 Offline Graphics Figure 19 Offline Graphics File Selection 3 5 HPC301 The HPC301 software is a legacy piece of software which...

Page 21: ...section of this manual Field device is not pow ered or polarity is re versed or insufficient loop current and voltage at the field device terminal Verify power supply and field device The Palm battery...

Page 22: ...ng the MEZ100 Setup Problem Palm no longer contains HPC401 software Smar Research reserves the right to make changes to design and functionality of any product without notice Smar Research does not as...

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