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The Log Off command is used to terminate Administrative and Restricted Access sessions. If the previous 

user logs off of the VDL, access can be regained only by entering the correct password. If the previous 

user fails to log off, a second user will be allowed access without entering a correct password.

All sessions should be terminated by executing the Log Off command.

To log off of the VDL, access the Main Menu and then press the 

X

 key. The following message will be 

displayed.

                         About to Log Off, are you sure?

                                     No Yes

Log Off Command

If the user proceeds with the log off the current session will be immediately terminated.

This completes the Setup Procedure for the VDL S7‑300. The logger is now prepared to log events in ac‑

cordance with the setup performed by the user. Since the installation and setup of the logger are critical 

to how the VDL will perform, it is advisable to review the steps taken earlier.

The next chapter describes how to operate the VDL.

Summary of Contents for CWR-24E

Page 1: ...ERS CLOCK SYNCHRONIZERS CURRENT SENSORS VOLTAGE MONITORS BATTERY MONITORS LIGHT OUT DETECTORS CUSTOM ENGINEERING Rail Signal Products MICRO AIDE USER MANUAL VDL SIEMENS S7 300 DATA LOGGER CD inside contains the latest User Manuals and firmware ...

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Page 3: ...ogger User Manual R ail S ignal P roducts Micro Aide www micro aide com Micro Aide Corporation Tel 626 915 5502 Fax 626 331 9484 E mail support micro aide com 685 Arrow Grand Circle Covina CA 91722 Revised July 29 2014 ...

Page 4: ... this document is subject to change without notice MICRO AIDE believes the information contained in this document to be accurate However MICRO AIDE assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions Windows Windows XP Windows 7 Excel Access Notepad and Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc Ethernet is a registered tradem...

Page 5: ...stallation Procedure 11 Location 11 Mounting 11 Site Preparation 11 Peripheral Equipment 12 USB Device Port 12 Terminal Port 12 Vital Processor Port 12 Ethernet Port optional 12 Internal Modem optional 12 GPS Receiver optional 12 Cabling 13 Power 13 Alarm Relay 13 Input Circuits 13 Connecting to the Siemens S7 300 13 Applying Power 13 Chapter 3 Setup Introduction 15 Logging On 15 User Interface Co...

Page 6: ...n 37 Multi User Operation 37 Remote Operation 37 Establishing an Ethernet Connection 37 Establishing a Modem Connection 38 Logging On 38 How to Operate the VDL 38 Query Events Q 38 Selecting a Single Date 39 Selecting a Range of Dates 39 Query Report Menu 39 View Events V 42 Include Details 42 Inputs 42 Live Status L 42 Event Record Formatting 43 No Details 43 Include Details 44 Symbol Legend 45 C...

Page 7: ...nt Records 55 Input Status 56 Setup Mode 57 Alphanumeric Editing Procedure 59 Clock 59 TimZone 60 CSMode 60 UName 61 ENames 61 INames 62 Analog 62 Virtual 63 Timer 65 TLimits 65 PCode 66 Modem 66 Baud 67 Diag 67 Update 70 RESET 71 Chapter 6 Maintenance Introduction 73 Adjusting the LCD Contrast 73 Working Inside the Data Logger 73 Replacing the Fuses 74 Installing the Optional GPS Receiver 74 Inst...

Page 8: ...Firmware 80 Trouble Shooting Guide 82 Appendix A Technical Data Specifications 85 Transfer Rates 87 Terminal Port Cable 87 Appendix B Options and Accessories Options 89 Accessories 89 Appendix C USB Device Drivers Introduction 91 Preparation 91 Installing the Drivers 91 Windows XP Procedure 91 Windows 7 Procedure 94 Making a USB Device Port Connection 96 ...

Page 9: ...ated drift can exceed several minutes This factor can greatly complicate incident investigation and reporting However the VDL eliminates the problems introduced by clock inaccuracy once and for all The GPS Receiver option utilizes GPS technology to set the time and date Alternatively the Ethernet Port option allows the Data Logger to communicate with a LAN based time server Time servers broad cast...

Page 10: ...gnal technicians will find easy to operate long after the Data Logger has been installed and set up Key Features Listed in the following are some of the features included with every VDL S7 300 A serial comm connection to the S7 300 is used to report events from 999 Digital Inputs No external wiring of Digital Inputs is required Security is improved as event data is available directly from the VDL ...

Page 11: ...verify important system operations Firmware updates can be uploaded to the logger via any port i e Terminal modem USB Device or Ethernet Additionally new firmware can be uploaded directly via a USB flash drive MICRO AIDE s GEA Graphical Event Analyzer software is fully compatible with the VDL S7 300 GEA can be used to poll save review plot and analyze Event Record data Comparing the VDL S7 300 and...

Page 12: ... from V1 0x to V1 10 and later must also have their Setup Databases updated Failure to do so may result in erroneous Event Record data V1 11 Added support for SNTP Unicast Unicast message is sent at the completion of the initialization period and hourly thereafter V1 12 Query feature now works with non contiguous dates in the date table This fix also applies to GEA Query Corrected problem with the...

Page 13: ...on how to install set up operate and maintain the MICRO AIDE VDL S7 300 This document refers to Version 1 13 of the VDL S7 300 firmware Specifically the sample data and command details depicted were prepared using a Version 1 13 logger Wherever possible step by step instructions have been included In the event the user has questions about any of the described procedures the user should contact MIC...

Page 14: ...VDL S7 300 User Manual 6 Micro Aide 1 User Notes ...

Page 15: ...ommended that an operational check of the logger be performed The following materials are required as a part of this procedure 12Vdc power source Common hook up wire for power and testing inputs 12 to 22AWG Wire strippers and small flat head screwdriver PC equipped with a communications program e g HyperTerminal and either a USB port or serial comm port set to operate at 38 400Baud Digital Voltmet...

Page 16: ...he correct drivers The factory default setting for the Terminal Port is 38 400Baud Refer to the procedure entitled Terminal Port Baud Rate on page 21 for details on changing the Baud rate The VDL requires 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit i e 8 N 1 3 Set the PC to emulate an ANSI terminal In the case of HyperTerminal click on the File Properties command Select the Settings tab Enable Terminal k...

Page 17: ...et Phone Line A1 A2 A3 A4 Analog B B N N Rly USB Device To PC Processor Port M Optional GPS Receiver L Output relay K Optional 33 6K Baud modem J USB Device Port I Optional Ethernet Port Telnet SNTP Multicast Unicast H Terminal Port G PC ACCESS METHODS RJ 11 USB Type A B CAT 5 RS 232 DE 9 Female Female M L K J I H G RS 232 DE 9 Female Female Orient skyward ...

Page 18: ...ection entitled Reset System R on page 18 for details 9 From the PC s keyboard type PASSWORD in upper case letters This is the default password Complete the entry by pressing the Enter key The Main Menu shown in the following will be dis played MICRO AIDE Vital Processor Data Logger S Setup L Live Status Q Query Events V View Events T Transfer Files D Diagnostics X Log Off Main Menu 10 Press the L...

Page 19: ...all the brackets If a PC is to be used it must be properly secured Contact MICRO AIDE in the event 19 rack mounting brackets are required Refer to the section entitled Accessories on page 89 for ordering details Site Preparation The equipment location must have access to a stable 9 to 36Vdc power source A pair of wires must be run from the power source to the location where the logger will be moun...

Page 20: ... is not attached Consequently the logger chassis and peripheral device are electrically isolated This further improves the isolation properties of the system Vital Processor Port The VDL logs Event Records for Digital Inputs by establishing a communications connection with the Siemens S7 300 Accordingly the VDL port labeled To Vital Processor must be connected to the CP 340 Communications Port Eth...

Page 21: ...cuits are wired properly to the VDL The correct polarity of Analog Inputs must be identified The four Analog Inputs terminate in a separate connector located at the top panel of the logger They are labeled as inputs A1 through A4 Event Records will indicate positive and negative polarities for each Analog Input The user may wish to verify the proper operation of each input The Initial Check Out Pr...

Page 22: ...VDL S7 300 User Manual 14 Micro Aide 2 User Notes ...

Page 23: ...d ability to make changes to the Setup Database The factory default password is PASSWORD in upper case letters The Main Menu as shown below will be displayed after the correct password has been entered MICRO AIDE Vital Processor Data Logger S Setup L Live Status Q Query Events V View Events T Transfer Files D Diagnostics X Log Off Main Menu User Interface Conventions The VDL user interface is desi...

Page 24: ...it Field the user can either press the Enter key or move the highlight to a new field The initial value of an Edit Field cannot be restored after the new value has been accepted When all of the fields contain values suitable to the user the command may be completed Once a field has been accepted by pressing the Enter key or moving the highlight it may depending upon the command be programmed into ...

Page 25: ...ill familiarize the user with the Setup Transfer Files and Log Off commands listed in the Main Menu For the remainder of this chapter the Setup Transfer Files Log Off commands and their numerous sub commands will be described in the sequence recommended by MICRO AIDE for their execution as part of the Setup Procedure Each command will be identified by its name as listed in the menu where it reside...

Page 26: ...he logger to a known state consistent with this documentation Additionally any programming or Event Records created as a part of the Initial Check Out Procedure will be erased The following menu will be displayed after executing the Reset System command Both command op tions are described in the sections that follow Reset System Command Reset System S Reset Setup Data E Reset Event Memory B Reset ...

Page 27: ...gned Network Gateway as previously assigned Network Ethernet MAC Address as previously assigned Network Port as previously assigned Network TCP IP mode as previously assigned Unit Name NOT SET Terminal Port Baud Rate 38 400 V P Port Baud Rate 9600 Administrative Password PASSWORD Restricted Password LOOKWORD Passcode 12345678 Ring Count 2 Primary Dial Number not assigned Secondary Dial Number not ...

Page 28: ...a single command containing multiple fields A typical response to the System Parameters command is shown in the following The use of each System Parameter is described in the following sections System Parameters Unit Name NOT SET Terminal Port Baud Rate 38400 V P Port Baud Rate 9600 Administrative Password PASSWORD Restricted Password LOOKWORD Passcode 12345678 Ring Count 2 Primary Dial Number Sec...

Page 29: ... to the VDL V P Port Baud Rate The Vital processor Port Baud rate may be assigned one of ten values Valid settings are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200bps Press the Spacebar to select a Baud rate It is strongly recommended that the Baud rate of the Siemens S7 300 serial comm port be left at 9600 Slower rates may introduce slight delays in the time stamping of events Higher ...

Page 30: ...e number the modem dials is defined by the Primary and Secondary Dial Number param eters Dial numbers will generally contain numeric values An exception to this rule is that parentheses hyphens and space characters can be placed into the number field for clarity These characters will be ignored by the modem Additionally the comma character can be placed anywhere in the field to cre ate an arbitrar...

Page 31: ... hour e g 18 05 00 the VDL will send a time request message to the time server The latter will respond with a time and date message The VDL will receive and validate this message and update its clock accordingly A System Event Record is logged to memory whenever the real time clock is synchronized This occurs irrespective of the synchronization method selected Refer to the section entitled System ...

Page 32: ...al information The High and Low Temp Limits are used to define the range of acceptable operation The settings must range from 67ºF to 257ºF Analog Configuration A The four Analog Inputs of the VDL can be used in a variety of applications Battery voltages and AC voltage levels can be measured and reported by the Analog Inputs The user can select an entry from a preset menu that best suits the inten...

Page 33: ... It should be used when monitoring AC signals in order to smooth out their ripple content If the user is unconcerned about the Filter time constant it is best to use the Slow default setting High and Low Limits Analog Inputs are constantly compared to two Limit Values The High and Low Limit Values define ranges of acceptable and unacceptable operation Outside the acceptable range the input is cons...

Page 34: ...As an example the time between Digital Input events can be measured The time a bit controlled signal is energized or un ener gized can be measured The interval between the loss of adequate BN voltage and a control operation can be measured Additionally the user can assign Limit Values to each Timer Input In this way time delays that are unacceptably short or long can be reported Finally Timer Inpu...

Page 35: ...to the right into the first column labeled Event Assign the trigger event by press ing the Spacebar as required to select the On or Off setting 4 Move the highlight to the right into the column labeled To The To input is used to terminate the timer Assign it by entering Dn An or Vn where n is 1 through 999 for Digital Inputs 1 through 4 for Analog Inputs or 1 through 8 for Virtual Inputs Leading z...

Page 36: ...to the Event Name command is shown in the following In the interest of brevity only four of the twenty pairs are listed i e 1 3 and 20 The factory default Event Names are shown Event Names Number ON Name OFF Name 1 On Off 2 On Off 3 On Off 20 Violate Nominal Event Names Command To define a new Event Name simply position the highlight to the desired field and type the new name Event Names are restr...

Page 37: ...ought to exist in a control circuit The failure condition may occur intermittently The need to log data over a significant period of time will often impose an additional requirement upon the device The suspected failure can often be defined as the abnormal occurrence of states The normal operation of the circuit predicts that only certain states can occur It follows that any deviation from these n...

Page 38: ...n is 1 through 999 for Digital Inputs 1 through 4 for Analog Inputs 1 through 8 for Virtual Inputs or 1 through 16 for Timer Inputs Leading zeros are not required 3 Move the highlight to the right Assign the remaining variables using the previous step Not all fields need to be assigned a variable To remove a variable press the 0 key or simply delete all of the char acters in the field 4 Move the h...

Page 39: ...ate for each of the assigned variables i e inputs Each state is identified by its user defined Event Name The states for the variable labeled POK Rly are POK Up and POK Dwn The sample data includes three variables so eight lines of text lists all of the possible variable states The last column of data in each line includes a selection field The field can be set line by line to an active or inactiv...

Page 40: ... is the serial number assigned by MICRO AIDE to the logger By way of example a VDL with a serial number of 12345 will have a factory assigned MAC Address of 00 08 DC 01 23 45 This ad dress is guaranteed to be unique Use extreme caution in modifying the logger s MAC Address Serious LAN conflicts will be created if dupli cate MAC Addresses are allowed to exist Also restoring a Setup Database will al...

Page 41: ...ion V Print Virtual Inputs T Print Timer Configuration N Print Network Settings S Print System Parameters Print Setup Data Command The Print All command can be used at the end of the Setup Procedure to display the entire Setup Database The remaining commands are used to display specific portions of the Setup Database The Print All command will issue a lengthy stream of data that will exceed the vi...

Page 42: ...ns application is be ing used The following example describes the HyperTerminal method HyperTerminal 7 0 was used in the following procedure Other versions of this program may be slightly different However the fundamental approach will remain valid HyperTerminal 1 With the mouse click on the Transfers command then the Receive File command The Receive File dialog box will open Verify that the Xmode...

Page 43: ...h the upload the following message will be displayed Receiving Setup Data via XMODEM Ctrl X to stop CCCCC The sequence of C characters indicates the logger is waiting for the Xmodem file The steps necessary to complete the upload depend upon which communications application is being used The following example describes the HyperTerminal method HyperTerminal 7 0 was used in the following procedure ...

Page 44: ... Log Off command To log off of the VDL access the Main Menu and then press the X key The following message will be displayed About to Log Off are you sure No Yes Log Off Command If the user proceeds with the log off the current session will be immediately terminated This completes the Setup Procedure for the VDL S7 300 The logger is now prepared to log events in ac cordance with the setup performe...

Page 45: ...ideal remote access system Event Records and other data from several remote Data Loggers can be easily gathered and saved as a file on a hard disk or flash drive There are a few steps the remote user or host system must perform before remote access is possible Each of these steps is described in the sections that follow Establishing an Ethernet Connection An Ethernet connection can only be establi...

Page 46: ... are PASSWORD and LOOKWORD respec tively Passwords are case sensitive The host system is given three attempts to enter the correct password A third error will result in a dis connect by the logger This procedure prevents unwanted users from accessing the logger After the password is entered the user will be able to operate the logger in a manner identical to that specified by local operation Accor...

Page 47: ...atically over write records from the first day regardless of how many records are stored in memory The first step in using the Query Events command is to select the date or range of dates that the user wishes to inspect Slightly different procedures are used to select a single date or range of dates Both procedures are described in the following Selecting a Single Date 1 Using the appropriate arro...

Page 48: ...ed at the end of this chapter Refer to the sec tion entitled Event Record Formatting on page 43 The numbers included in each of the headings listed in the following specify the number of lines of text each formatting option will create Yes 2 The status of each Digital Input the level of each Analog Input and the status of each Virtual Input is listed with data concerning the input that created the...

Page 49: ...To select specific inputs a valid Input Number must be en tered Digital Inputs are entered as Dn where n is 1 through 999 Analog Inputs are entered as An where n is 1 through 4 Virtual Inputs are entered as Vn where n is 1 through 8 Timer Inputs are entered as Tn where n is 1 through 16 System Event Inputs are entered as Sn where n is 1 through 6 Leading zeros are not required System Event Inputs ...

Page 50: ...ows the user to select the level of detail to be included in each Event Record Refer to the section entitled Event Record Formatting on page 43 for additional information regarding the use of this field Inputs The use of the Inputs field allows the user to review records from specific inputs The use of this field is de scribed in the section entitled Inputs on page 41 After the selection fields ar...

Page 51: ...s that Digital Input 1 is active The other Digital Inputs are inactive The DC volt age source connected to Analog Input A1 is acceptable at 24 3Vdc and is therefore reported as being in a Good state The AC voltage monitored by Analog Input A2 is low at 89Vac The Battery potential at Analog Input A4 is 13 4Vdc which is considered to be Normal Finally the low AC voltage has caused Virtual Input 2 In...

Page 52: ...e last sample record includes a measured value The first two sample records are from System Input 1 i e S1 The records indicate when power was lost and then restored to the logger During the 32 second long interval no events could be detected or recorded Include Details The two line form is used to provide additional input information The first line is formatted identically to that used by the No ...

Page 53: ... source of the Event Record Table 6 Symbol Legend Digital and Virtual Inputs The four symbols used to indicate the state of an Analog Input are described in the following table Symbol Definition Asterisk The input has transitioned into its unacceptable range of operation The refer enced input is the source of the Event Record The assigned On Event Name is listed as the Event Name Exclamation mark ...

Page 54: ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 02 01 05 0 03 14 13 System Power OFF 285 02 01 37 0 03 14 13 System Power ON 285 08 05 55 2 03 14 13 Gate Up Ind ON 6 10 12 01 3 03 14 13 Island 1 OFF 3 ...

Page 55: ...Windows 7 were used in the following procedure Later versions of these programs may be slightly different However the fundamental approach will remain valid 1 Configure the various fields of the Query or View command as desired Perform steps 2 through 5 IMMEDIATELY BEFORE pressing the F1 function key 2 With the mouse click on the Transfers command then the Capture Text command The Capture Text dia...

Page 56: ...name e g 03 14 13 0915AM txt The file will open in the default word pro cessing application This concludes the chapter on how to operate the VDL from the four peripheral ports Terminate the cur rent session by using the Log Off command Refer to the section entitled Log Off X on page 36 The next chapter describes the use of the USB Host Port front panel keypad and LCD ...

Page 57: ...pplication Table 14 on page 87 lists the bit transfer rates of each user accessible port including the USB Host Port Liquid Crystal Display The LCD panel consists of a display approximately 3 by 1 in size It is configured to present four lines of data Each line can contain twenty alphanumeric characters and symbols The LCD characters are large and can be viewed easily from several feet away The su...

Page 58: ... is completely non destructive to the original records Records can be saved as many times as desired by the user In the following illustrations the characters shown with a dark background indicate the initial position of the highlight and therefore the presently selected command or option Saving Records to a Flash Drive Either of two simple procedures can be used to save Event Records to a flash d...

Page 59: ...ange option 5 A table of dates similar to the following will be displayed The dates represent the available start date of the range 030313 030413 030513 030613 030713 030813 030913 031013 At least one Event Record will be logged for each date listed Dates are listed in the MMDDYY format The Event Records option may list as many as 128 dates Only eight dates are listed in the example cited previous...

Page 60: ...itten to the Flash Drive The first time Event Records are saved via the USB Host Port a folder is automatically written to the flash drive The name of the folder is taken from the first twenty characters of the Unit Name Certain restric tions apply to the creation of the Unit Name Refer to the section entitled Unit Name on page 20 for additional details After the folder is created three files are ...

Page 61: ...each time a record file is written to the flash drive How to Use the Keypad After power is applied the VDL will perform a firmware boot up procedure The LCD will remain blank for 10 to 15seconds while the logger is booting The following message will be briefly displayed at the completion of the boot up procedure MICRO AIDE Model VDL Data Logger S7 300 Version 1 13 The reference to firmware version...

Page 62: ...t Record Analog Input 19 55 44 7 03 14 13 V02 1 x Virtual Gate Up VGateUp On LCD Event Record Virtual Input 20 01 17 7 03 14 13 T16 15 9s Switch_Delay_R127 R127 3 Violate LCD Event Record Timer Input The first line of text always specifies the time and date the event was logged to memory The date is listed in MM DD YY format The second line of text lists the Input Number It is generally followed b...

Page 63: ... 030813 030913 031013 Browse Command Event Records Option At least one Event Record will be logged for each date listed Dates are listed in the MMDDYY format The Event Records option may list as many as 128 dates Only eight dates are listed in the example cited previously The up and down arrow keys can be used to scroll quickly through a large collection of dates Press the Enter key after highligh...

Page 64: ... the Input Number Leading zeros are not required 3 Press the Enter key to display the first Event Record satisfying the date time and Input Number crite ria Several seconds may be required to locate the first record 4 Use the arrow keys to inspect additional records for the specified input The Browse key can be pressed again at any time if a different input is to be inspected Press the Esc key to ...

Page 65: ... in the third row The fourth row is used to report analog levels The data listed is updated automatically and in real time Without the aid of a PC the user can check the sequence of events at a crossing or while a control function is being exercised Press the Esc key to exit the Input Status feature and return to Idle Mode Setup Mode Setup Mode allows the user to set up the VDL to a specific set o...

Page 66: ...ts of twenty commands Table 10 on page 58 provides a brief explanation of each command To select a command advance the highlight to the desired command and press the Enter key The use of each command is explained in the final sections of this chapter Name Description Clock Set date and time TimZone Select Time Zone and enable disable Daylight Saving Time CSMode Select Clock Sync Mode UName Assign ...

Page 67: ... are available for selection 3 Press the Enter key to select the highlighted character The selected character is placed into the name at the present location of the cursor The cursor is then automatically moved one position to the right 4 To enter a number into the name press the appropriate number key To correct an error reposition the cursor under the character in error and overwrite it with a n...

Page 68: ...ble the automatic adjustment for DST position the highlight in the third row Press the Enter key to change the current setting Press the Esc key to accept the current settings and complete the command CSMode Three different methods can be used to synchronize the logger s real time clock The Clock Sync Mode command allows the user to select either SNTP or GPS The following message will be displayed...

Page 69: ... Esc key to complete the command Due to restrictions in the size of the LCD panel the UName command can be used to assign a Unit Name limited in length to twenty characters Lengthier Unit Names up to eighty characters must be assigned by using the System Parameters command ENames Event Names are created by the user to uniquely identify Event Records By way of example the state of an input can be l...

Page 70: ...highlighted assignment A blank field with a cursor in the left most position will be displayed Use the Alphanumeric Editing Procedure on page 59 to create a new Input Identifier or Input Name To assign an Event Name pair to a specific Input Number move the highlight to the fourth row Press the Enter key repeatedly until the desired Event Name pair i e 1 to 20 is displayed Each time the Enter key i...

Page 71: ...fter the new settings have been assigned press the Esc key to complete the command Virtual Virtual Inputs allow the VDL to identify and report a variety of signal conditions that may be of interest to the user These conditions may refer to anomalies in the state of bit controlled relay circuits High or low analog levels may also be of special concern to the user The eight Virtual Inputs of the VDL...

Page 72: ... Virtual Input V3 The third line of text lists the assigned variables by Input Number The fourth line of text lists a specific combination of states for the assigned variables The right most field indicates the state the Virtual Input assumes for the combination of variable states listed Variables i e Digital Analog other Virtual and Timer Inputs always assume either of two states Each state is de...

Page 73: ...s the Enter key Press the Alpha key repeatedly until the desired input type designator appears i e D A V or T Press the appropriate number keys Complete the entry by pressing the Enter key Timer Inputs can be assigned as the From Input This allows a Timer Input to trigger another Timer Input However a Timer Input cannot be assigned as the To Input Select the desired event setting by moving the hig...

Page 74: ...is will effectively disable the Passcode protection feature Access to the logger will be permitted by simply pressing the Enter key when the request for Passcode message is displayed Accept the new Passcode by pressing Enter Press the Esc key to complete the command If the user forgets the assigned Passcode the System Parameters command should be executed It will display the current Passcode assig...

Page 75: ...y of Baud rates will be displayed irrespective of the selected port Term baud rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 List of Terminal and V P Port Baud Rates It is likely that the 38400 and 9600 settings will be highlighted as they are the default Baud rates for the Terminal and V P Ports respectively To assign a new Baud rate move the highlight to the desired setting by pressin...

Page 76: ...est will check for the presence and operability of the optional GPS Receiver A typical test result is displayed in the following GPS Rcvr Test Okay 17 14 42 087 Valid 34 1043 117 8784 Hit any key GPS Receiver Test At the end of the first line either Okay or NONE will be reported Okay indicates that the GPS Receiver is installed and the microprocessor is communicating with the receiver NONE indicat...

Page 77: ...mo dem A typical test takes a few seconds for the microprocessor to complete Modem Test Modem found C Hit any key Modem Test The C reference listed previously indicates that the VDL is equipped with a 33 600Baud Silicon Labs mo dem A NONE reference indicates that a modem is not installed or it has failed Relay The following message will be displayed after the Relay test is selected Relay 1 ON 2 OF...

Page 78: ... and then later used to update the logger s firmware The USB Host Port cannot be used with NTFS formatted flash drives The USB Host Port operates in strict accordance with various Microsoft standards that apply to filenames and folders Accordingly the hex file name must not be altered to include several illegal characters All hex files downloaded from the MICRO AIDE website are after they are unzi...

Page 79: ...rting the logger The Update procedure has been completed Restart Recorder Yes No Restart Option At the completion of the transfer the new firmware is saved in the non volatile memory of the logger However the new firmware is not executed until such time as a restart is performed A restart can also be performed by simply cycling power to the logger RESET The Reset command should be used with cautio...

Page 80: ...ry This concludes the chapter on how to operate the logger from the front panel Since the setup of the logger is critical to how the VDL will perform it is advisable to review any changes that may have been made to the Setup Database The next chapter describes general maintenance techniques that may benefit the user in case a prob lem symptom is ever encountered ...

Page 81: ...gle To change the contrast level simply adjust the po tentiometer labeled Adj It is accessible through a small hole in the front panel Working Inside the Data Logger The user may have occasion to work inside the unit to add an optional equipment item The following sections describe tasks involving work that may be performed inside the logger Observe the steps listed in the following before attempt...

Page 82: ... Press lightly on the edges of the PCB to insure it is seated properly and fully into the socket The PCB should snap into place as it is secured by a pair of plastic stand offs Do not under any circumstances press down on the center of the GPS Receiver PCB Located in the center of the PCB is a metal encased component The metal if bent can damage the electronic cir cuitry it protects When installin...

Page 83: ... configure it for auto answer and originate operation Installing the Optional Ethernet Port The VDL can be equipped with a 10 100 Base T Ethernet Port The optional Ethernet Port allows high speed local or remote access to the logger via a TCP IP based Local Area Network LAN connection It uses the internal power of the VDL rather than commercial AC power Table 14 on page 87 lists the bit transfer r...

Page 84: ...d Diagnostic Testing The Main Menu of commands for the VDL includes the Diagnostics command Refer to the sample data entitled Main Menu on page 15 The Diagnostics command can be used to quickly verify the opera tional integrity of several hardware elements of the VDL Each of the eight tests can be performed at any time They are non destructive and therefore will not alter the contents of the Setup...

Page 85: ...ferent messages depending upon the state of the receiver If the GPS Receiver has achieved a signal lock with at least four satellites valid UTC 0 time and latitude and longitude coordinates similar to the following will be reported GPS Time 20 42 57 068 is Valid Location 34 1044º 117 8783º Test Complete Press any key to continue GPS Receiver Test Signal Acquired A signal lock with one to three sat...

Page 86: ...erating properly the following message will be reported Modem Test in progress Modem found C Test Complete Press any key to continue Modem Test The C reference indicates that a Silicon Labs modem is installed If a modem is installed but NONE is indi cated a problem has occurred and must be corrected Keypad Test K Each of the twenty keys that comprise the front panel keypad can be checked by using ...

Page 87: ...ords are normally created by a change in state of an input Exceptions to this rule concern the cycling of power to the logger and variations in the measured temperature Each time power to the VDL is turned on or off an event will be logged into memory If the temperature transitions into or out of the acceptable range an event will also be logged Additionally each time the SNTP Clock Sync feature s...

Page 88: ...icroprocessor based product the VDL executes a stored memory program The program re ferred to as firmware is saved in a Flash Memory chip Flash Memory chips are uniquely characterized by their permanent storage and multiple write properties Their use allows the VDL firmware to be updated to a newer version by simply uploading a new program file The once common practice of shipping and replacing a ...

Page 89: ...el HEX file now 7 Within the HyperTerminal window click on the Transfers command then the Send Text File com mand The Send Text File dialog box will open 8 In the drop down list box select All files as the type of file to display 9 Select the correct disk drive folder and filename e g VDL S7 300 V113 hex If the various settings are correct click on the Open button 10 The progress of the upload wil...

Page 90: ...nect via USB Device Port Verify USB Type A B cable is being used Verify correct USB device driver is installed refer to Appendix C PC does not display data when con nected to the Terminal Port Check cable connection to Terminal Port Verify cable is assembled per Figure 6 on page 87 Check Baud rate setting Check if Terminal LED on front panel illuminates Terminal Port data at PC is garbled Check Ba...

Page 91: ... of firmware filename does not exceed 20 charac ters Event Records from some Digital Inputs are not being created Verify CP 340 is properly installed and operational Verify VDL is properly cabled to S7 300 Use MICRO AIDE provided cable depicted in Figure 6 on page 87 Analog Input AC source measures 0 Analog Input is configured for DC change to AC Analog Input DC source measures correctly but repor...

Page 92: ...rast Setup Database is incorrect after upgrading to V1 10 or later Create new Setup Database it is incompatible with V1 10 and later Contact MICRO AIDE to have old Setup Database converted Table 13 Guide to Trouble Shooting Techniques This completes the User Manual for the VDL S7 300 As an aid to the user three appendices have been provided They include detailed specifications and options applicab...

Page 93: ...r settings Analog Limit Values Voltage High and Low Limits in multiples of 1V or 1V Current High and Low Limits in multiples of 1A Analog Input Accuracy Typical Vdc 1 full scale Typical Vac 1 5 full scale Typical Current 2 full scale Virtual Inputs Definitions Any logical association shared by 1 to 4 variables i e Digital Analog Timer or other Virtual Inputs Assigned by defining the state of the V...

Page 94: ...uracy Typical 8seconds per month 3ppm when not synchronized Volatility maintains accuracy for minimum of 30days with loss of power Resolution 1seconds for all Event Records Siemens S7 300 transmits 999 bit states 3 times per second Sync Interval SNTP Unicast via time server 5 minutes after each hour requires Ethernet Port option SNTP Multicast per time server schedule re quires Ethernet Port optio...

Page 95: ...52 Used as reference Internal modem 14 48 50 638 1 3 times faster Terminal Port 115 200 6 28 114 569 3 0 times faster USB Host 5 83 123 607 3 2 times faster Ethernet Port 84 853 851 22 3 times faster USB Device Port 75 960 103 25 0 times faster Table 14 Bit Transfer Rates by Port Terminal Port Cable Two of the following cable are included with every VDL S7 300 It is used to connect a PC to the VDL...

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Page 97: ...and SNTP Multicast compatible Internal Modem 85 0145 33 600Baud V 34 V 32bis V 32 V 22bis V 22 and V 21 V 42bis and MNP 5 data compression MNP 2 4 and LAP M error correction Memory Expansion 40 0416 584 113 Event Records 40 0816 1 182 769 Event Records Accessories Mounting 31 0001 19 rack mounting brackets 31 0002 23 rack mounting brackets Cables DE 9 to DE 9 2 included USB A B cable for use with ...

Page 98: ...VDL S7 300 User Manual 90 Micro Aide B User Notes ...

Page 99: ...es from any source other than the enclosed CD or MICRO AIDE website Preparation The following pre installation steps must be completed before the driver installation procedure can be started Locate the CD that is inserted inside the back cover of this User Manual Alternatively download the file named usb_device_drivers zip from the MICRO AIDE website Unzip the downloaded file The extracted files m...

Page 100: ...tton labeled Next 4 Insert the CD that is included with this User Manual into an available CD drive Ignore this step if the software was downloaded from the MICRO AIDE website 5 The third screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard shown in the following will be displayed Enable the radio button labeled Search for the best driver in these locations Clear the check box labeled Search removable media fl...

Page 101: ... and installed the fourth screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard shown in the following will be displayed Click the button labeled Finish to com plete the installation of the first of two drivers 8 After a brief delay the first Found New Hardware Wizard screen will reappear The second driver can now be installed It is installed by repeating steps 2 through 7 as listed previously The screens and r...

Page 102: ... and an available USB port at the PC After a brief delay Windows will indicate that it has failed to install the correct drivers 2 Launch Device Manager A screen similar to the following will be displayed Device Manager can be accessed from the Control Panel or by right clicking on the Computer icon located at the Desktop and then selecting Properties A link to Device Manager will be listed 3 Righ...

Page 103: ...cept the specified folder location and close the dialog box Enable Windows to search through subfolders by enabling the appropriate check box Click the button labeled Next 6 After several seconds Windows will complete the installation of the driver software The following screen will be displayed 7 Click the button labeled Close to complete the installation of the first of two drivers 8 The second ...

Page 104: ...ice connection by performing the following steps This procedure applies to both Windows XP and Windows 7 1 Connect the USB Type A B cable to the logger s USB Device Port and an available USB port at the PC 2 Launch HyperTerminal A dialog box named Connection Description will be displayed Assign the new connection a descriptive name like USB Device Port as shown in the following Click the button la...

Page 105: ... The user is now able to access the logger in accordance with the pass word that is entered Refer to the section entitled Administrative and Restricted Passwords on page 21 for details regarding the use of passwords 7 Finally save the new connection Within the HyperTerminal window click on the File command then the Save As command The Save As dialog box will open Save the new connection to a conve...

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Page 107: ...arranty MICRO AIDE warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of shipment This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or im plied In no event shall MICRO AIDE be held liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from 1 the use of any of its products or 2 any alleged breach of this warranty provision M...

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