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DataSure™

Operators Manual

PT 6*****

Appendix x:

Network Monitor

Describe the enabling and use of the Millennial iBean Network Monitor

Summary of Contents for DataSure

Page 1: ...DataSure Wireless Manager Operator s Manual ...

Page 3: ...rformance 1 6 Software Definitions 1 7 Installation 1 7 1 Initial Startup 1 7 2 Device Identification 1 7 3 Virtual Multiplexers 1 7 4 External Application Setup 1 7 5 Basic Network Administration Section 2 Operation 2 1 Data Collection 2 1 1 Quick Start 2 1 2 Data Logging 2 1 3 Applications 2 2 Remote Network Monitoring 2 3 Advanced Network Administration Section 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Common Prob...

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Page 5: ...llowing statement applies to each of the DataSure wireless devices EndNode Router Gateway This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly appr...

Page 6: ...ed around the posts located near the power entry jack on the rear of the Gateway This provides strain relief to guard against accidental shutoff if the cable should become snagged and pulled away unintentionally Router Routers are radio devices which provide robustness range and scalability to the wireless network They serve as intermediary steps between the EndNodes and a Gateway Routers should b...

Page 7: ...one router in this configuration ceases to function then there is no capability for the network to recover Additionally the data to be sent will never reach its destination Mesh networks self heal in that if interference enters the environment such as a strong and localized plume of RF noise the network has alternate paths for the data to traverse and therefore can reach its intended destination W...

Page 8: ... a string of routers to achieve additional reach or range User environments that might require a combination network would include access to multiple buildings work cells separated by large obstructions remote measurement parking areas separating common operations QA lab separated by production areas and large electrical interference fields 1 5 4 Network Options Covering large geographical areas i...

Page 9: ... from EndNode to Gateway with zero gaps in the diagram 9 Take your floor plan out to the actual area and physically place routers and the gateway in the locations indicated on the floor plan schematic 10 Test the network to see if it works If not check for gaps in the actual coverage on the shop floor 1 5 5 2 Tips for best performance 1 Make sure the batteries are good in the EndNodes Battery cond...

Page 10: ...ructured as a series of web pages All operation of its menus is enacted within the confines of a web browser Common to the tops of all pages is a horizontal menu bar which can be used to navigate from any point to each of the main subject header menus Home The Homepage serves as a central location for inspection of tool measurements EndNode status and battery levels and also shows association maps...

Page 11: ...e local system clock The DataSure system is comprised of a variety of software as well as hardware elements The table below provides a reference aid for clarifying the discussion of them Terminology and Abbreviations TERM MEANING Active The status of an EndNode that is healthy communicating over the network and transmitting measurements Administration Page Displays a summary and status of network ...

Page 12: ...eless system data specifically not tool readings Multiplexer An instrument enabling the connection of multiple tools to an application running on a PC Virtual multiplexers within the DATASURE software are intended to emulate the Starrett 761A and 761B Network A self contained collection of wireless nodes with the DATASURE software supporting data collection and analysis application s Node A base n...

Page 13: ...lity software is initially launched the first screen shown is the Homepage From the sidebar menu the operator should begin by clicking on Start Wireless Network This starts the service program which engages the wireless network hardware The DataSure software can be configured whether the Network has been started or not However interaction with the wireless network can only commence once it has bee...

Page 14: ...d at the top of the DataSure Homepage In order to create a new multiplexer click on the Multiplexer link in the site navigation menu bar Then from the sidebar click on New Multiplexer In the Multiplexer Detail page enter a name and description for the new multiplexer Check all desired tool connections and assign them port numbers Note only tools that have been disconnected from other multiplexers ...

Page 15: ...stem settings devices nodes multiplexers applications names descriptions associations etc The complete configured system can be backed up and restored via the Database Commands from the Basic Administration sidebar menu To save the current configuration click on Backup Database To view the previously backed up Database files click on Show Database Backups They will appear in a list box below the B...

Page 16: ...2 AM Specify the time of day that daily log files are automatically archived The service must be running during this time or else the action will not be taken Archive Older Than 7days Valid Entries 90days Default Setting 7 days Specify the number of days to allow log entries to age before they are automatically archived at the time set in Archive Job Time The service must be running during that ti...

Page 17: ...ds Define recent measurements as younger than this time Recent measurements are displayed on the Homepage with light green background Past Measurement Time 10sec Valid Entries 120sec Default Setting 40 seconds Define past measurements as younger than this time Past measurements are displayed on the Homepage with a pale green background Old Measurement Time 20sec Valid Entries 120sec Default Settin...

Page 18: ...ons Only solicited measurements requested by the application software are transmitted over the multiplexer s comm port refer the Measure Command in Appendix A Application Interfaces By these processes data may be dynamically collected from tools residing anywhere within the bounds of the wireless network or beyond if the internal memory of the EndNode is not exceeded maximum of 10 stored measureme...

Page 19: ...ned as work records DataSure administrators can also use the log file as a diagnostic view of network performance The main Log Summary page provides a tally of log message types and a top level list of daily logs for all objects Clicking on the icon or date hyperlink of a daily log displays the targeted Log Detail page Under the Log Events heading are listed the Date Time Object Name Type Alert an...

Page 20: ...estored within the DataSure software utility From the Log Summary page for all objects use the Archive Commands in the sidebar menu Click on Show Archived Logs to display all the previously archived logs Click on Select Archive Restore in order to gain the ability to place a check mark next to the log file intended for either archival or restoration Mark a selection and then click on Execute Archi...

Page 21: ...e PC users can collect and record tool data by using the Measure button on the Homepage or by sending readings from the EndNode itself Log files of the measurements taken can be downloaded to the remote PC in the same way they are exported to the drive of the localhost PC refer to section 2 1 2 2 3 Advanced Network Administration The Advanced Administration page is accessible via the sidebar menu ...

Page 22: ...sampling will be disabled for that device DB Update Interval Secs 1sec Valid Entries 30sec Default Setting 5 seconds This is the time specified to span between automatic database updates Log Update Interval Secs 1sec Valid Entries 60sec Default Setting 5 seconds This is the time specified to span between automatic log file updates Log Update Interval Lines 1 Line Valid Entries 200 Lines Default Se...

Page 23: ...the action will not be taken Gateway Comm Port Auto Com1 Com16 Default Setting Auto Select the comm port connected to the network Gateway For USB enabled Gateways select the internal comm port associated with the USB connection Auto causes the DATASURE software to auto detect for the appropriate comm port Log Date Format MM dd yyyy hh mm ss ff tt M month d day y year h hour m minute s second f mil...

Page 24: ...2 8 Volts Specify the threshold for discriminating the Good Marginal battery level for EndNodes A battery of marginal voltage will still provide enough power for full operation of the EndNode However operators should take note that the use able life of the battery will soon be coming to an end Critical Battery 2 5V Valid Entries 3V Default Setting 2 7 Volts Specify the threshold for discriminating...

Page 25: ...nabled Yes or No Default Setting No Determine whether the Wireless Diagnostic Monitor is visible or not Marginal Router Battery 1 5V Valid Entries 2V Default Setting 1 8 Volts Specify the threshold for discriminating the Good Marginal battery level for routers Critical Router Battery 1 5V Valid Entries 2V Default Setting 1 6 Volts Specify the threshold for discriminating the Marginal Critical batt...

Page 26: ... and is running down its batteries Turn the EndNode off when it is not needed Applications cannot open the comm port for a multiplexer Make sure no other programs are engaged on that comm port Restart the PC The Wireless Network will not start Make sure the Gateway is connected and powered on Make sure the Gateway is not assigned to comm port 9 greater Make sure there are no more than 5 multiplexe...

Page 27: ...annel or system caused by an electromagnetic disturbance ANSI C63 14 1992 EMI can occur throughout the EM spectrum from 0 Hz to 20 GHz or higher frequencies However EMI problems are most prevalent in the RF spectrum Since in our application the RF carries the data then good RF handling must be dealt with to keep the data intact EMI types typical of but not limited to production shop environments D...

Page 28: ...ound no data was received it cannot pass along any data to the Gateway Simultaneously the other Routers have the good data and attempt to send that data to the Gateway The data may make a series of Router hops until it reaches the Gateway While this is happening other copies of the data are enroute to the Gateway When the Gateway sees an exact copy of already received data the Gateway discards the...

Page 29: ...ays the most recent reading Some installations of data collection have PC s at each work cell or bench showing the data and trend lines for the measurements in progress One of the key advantages of wireless data collection is freedom from the bench host PC s wires and the limitations of bringing a part for inspection to the tool Therefore with wireless systems data being recorded may not be immedi...

Page 30: ...eing stored on the endpoint the endpoint radio alerts the user with the feedback system described above and waits for the system to come back online Once the system is back on line the endpoint will dump its data to the gateway PC host system No data is lost even though the main system has failed During the OTA over the air transmission of data a wide variety of interferences can occur and modern ...

Page 31: ...es Retried This is the number of transmissions requiring some number of retries Messages Retries This is the total number of retries sent to the EndNode Messages Corrupted This is the number of invalid messages received from an EndNode Last Message Time This shows the last time and date that a message was received from an EndNode Module Messages Sent This is the total number of transmissions sent ...

Page 32: ...ent in the ready state Active Time This shows the total accumulated time an EndNode has spent in the active state Total Time This is the total amount of time spanned by the displayed set of device statistics Total Errors This is the total number of device errors logged against an EndNode Total Warnings This is the total number of device warnings logged against an EndNode Network Write Failures Thi...

Page 33: ... SV cr Note Commands are not case sensitive cr Is the syntax notation for pressing the Enter key Carriage Return n Is the syntax notation for a numeral value 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 9 Measure Command This command is used to get a reading from any one of the tools that are connected to the multiplexer Example Transmitted Data Received Data M 03 cr 03 00 7000 in Sequence Command This command is used to...

Page 34: ...n COM2 Emulates Starrett_761 of Line to TX ALL A OFF B OFF N ON P OFF U ON SEQ 01 PORT 01 19970661 VER 1 0 Wireless Auto Command This command activates the Auto mode of the multiplexer When ON and a reading is taken by the first tool in the Sequence it will automatically trigger the remaining tools in the list The list is specified in the Sequence command The initial reading can be activated by th...

Page 35: ...ansmitted Data Received Data P 01 cr P OFF cr 01 00 0020 in 01 00 0020 in 01 00 0020 in If the multiplexer is set up with a sequence and the Auto function is enabled then the output will be a continuous sequence Example Transmitted Data Received Data S 01 03 05 cr A ON cr P 01 cr 01 00 0020 in 03 00 7000 in 05 03 5410 in 01 00 0020 in 03 00 7000 in 05 03 5410 in 01 00 0020 in Version Command The m...

Page 36: ...ermines if the multiplexer will transmit the port number associated with every received the reading Example Transmitted Data Received Data N ON cr M 01 cr N OFF cr M 01 cr 01 00 0020 in 00 0020 in Save Command This command will save the current setup of the virtual multiplexer Every time the network is stopped and restarted the saved settings will be retained Setups include the ON or OFF status of...

Page 37: ...ed green blinks as defined in the tables below State Green LED Red LED Time between Blink Combos Seconds Notes No network 0 1 10 Tool OFF Network ready 1 1 10 First Green then Red Ready 1 0 10 Data Stored In EndNode 2 1 5 Green Red Green State Explanation No network There is no network detected tool on off status is irrelevant Tool OFF Network ready Tool is off or in sleep mode the network is up a...

Page 38: ...t emit data network present Either the tool has not been used for a while and has gone to sleep or some other failure EndNode sends data EndNode has sent data to the Gateway Data successfully received Acknowledgement from the Gateway that data was received Data Stored In EndNode no network connection Network connection has been lost and measurement is being stored in the EndNode Data Lost no netwo...

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