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11.7 View Tab
The View Tab screen allows for viewing selected group items on the PC in a similar format as shown on the
unit display. Data from the following groups can be viewed in the List of Values section:
Process Parameters (i.e. rate, input frequency, K-Factor, mA output)
Totalizers (i.e. total, grand total)
Version
Error Log
The setup software assumes the current setup has been uploaded from the flow computer into the PC. It
is important that the setup program and the LDB-ST1LE unit are using the same setup information at all
times or the data will be inconsistent. It is best to upload or download the setup before using this feature.
To start the viewer, first check the boxes of items to view and then click the start button. The data will
appear in the appropriate sections and will be continuously updated. The refresh rate is dependent on
the number of items that are being viewed and the baud rate of the connection. Data in the List of Values
section can be collapsed by clicking on the ‘minus’ sign in front of the group title. The data can be expanded
by clicking on the ‘plus’ sign in front of the group title. If a group is collapsed and data in the group changes
on refresh, the group will automatically expand. Changing the view items requires stopping the current
viewing, checking the new selections and then restarting the viewer.
If communication errors occur while reading data from the LDB-ST1LE device, the word ‘Error’ will appear
in place of the actual value. If the connection to the LDB-ST1LE is lost, the viewer will time out with a
message saying the device is not responding.
The viewer will attempt to communicate with the LDB-ST1LE device matching the device ID set in the
communications screen. If you are having trouble establishing communication, compare settings for the PC
and the flow computer. Also verify the connections between the PC and flow computer.
11.8 Misc. Tab
This tab has three sections: Tools, Actions and Options.
The tools section contains various system administration activities such as creating/modifying the initial
sign-on screen and/or print header:
Create Sign-on, Create Print Header
The Actions section is used to send commands to the LDB-ST1LE unit:
Reset Totalizers, Reset Alarms, Reset Alarm History
The Options section has the following selections:
Network Card Enable, Network Card Setup
