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10.7 View Tab
The View Tab screen allows for viewing selected group items on the PC in a similar format
to that shown on the unit display. Data from the following groups can be viewed in the List of
Values section:
Process Parameters (i.e. rate, temperature)
Totalizers (i.e. total, grand total)
Input Signals
Analog Output
Error Status
FC Software Version Information
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 FC 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 synchronize the setups.
Error Log
Data from the error logger is viewed in a separate Error Log section on the screen.
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. Data in the Error Log section does not expand or collapse.
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 FC device, the word ‘Error’ will
appear in place of the actual value. If the connection to the FC is lost, the viewer will time
out with a message saying the device is not responding.
The viewer will attempt to communicate with the FC 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.
10.8 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 or create print headers.
The Actions section is used to send commands to the FC unit.
Reset Totalizers, Reset Alarms, Simulations, Self Check, Reset Peak Demand (if equipped)
The Options section has the following selections:
Language Translations, Network Card Configuration
Additional capabilities may be provided in the future.
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