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Chapter 3.  HOW TO USE THE LOADER

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Loader functions

The table below shows the functions of the loader. They can be executed from 

the menu bar.  

The functions with icons can also be executed from the toolbar.

 3 - 4 List of Parameters (P. 3-13)(for device information and a list of 

parameters)

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File (F): 

 The submenu includes file operations and exit from the 

loader.

• 

Comm. (E): 

 The submenu includes the function to execute before 

starting communications with the device. 

• 

Parameters (P): 

 The submenu includes functions for reading all 

parameters from the device and writing all parameters 

to the device.

• 

Monitor (M): 

 The submenu includes functions for starting and 

stopping monitoring.

• 

Device operation (O):   Certain device functions can be executed from the 

submenu.

• 

Help (H): 

 Loader information, etc., can be displayed from the 

submenu.

Menu bar

Overview of functions

Toolbar

Shortcut keys

Menu

Submenu

File

New

Creates a file of parameters to be written to a device, while 
the loader is not connected to the device. 

Ctrl + N

Open

Reads parameters that were saved to a file and displays them 
on the loader screen. The parameters can be changed and 
written to the device.

Ctrl + O

Save

Saves the current parameters.

Ctrl + S

Rename and save...

Saves the current parameters to a file with a different file 
name.

Shift + Ctrl + S

Exit

Ends the loader program.

Alt + F4

Comm.

Comm. settings

Communication settings of the loader can be changed.

Ctrl + G

Activate comm.

Execute this function before starting communication.

Ctrl + A

Parameter

Read all parameters 
from device

Reads device information and parameters from the device.

F1

Write parameters to 
device

Writes only parameters to the device.  
Device information is not written. 
Settings cannot be written if the model No. of the connected 
the device differs from the number in the loader.

F2

Monitor

Start monitoring

Reads the process value and device status from the device 
and updates the monitoring display.

F4

End monitoring

Ends updating of values on the monitor screen.

F5

Device 
operation

Zero point adjustment

Automatically adjusts the zero point of the instantaneous flow 
rate.

F6

Help

User's Manual for SLP-F7M 
Smart Loader Package for 
F7M (PDF)

The user's manual for the loader can be viewed.*

F7M Micro Flow Rate 
Liquid Flow Meter User’s 
Manual (PDF)

The user's manual for the device can be viewed.*

Version information

The version information for the loader, etc., is displayed.

* Adobe Acrobat Reader XI or later version is required to view the document.

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Страница 1: ...maintaining equipment that uses this product should first read and understand this manual It provides necessary information not only for initial setup but also for changing of settings troubleshootin...

Страница 2: ...anual are subject to change without notice Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free from inaccuracies and omissions If you should find an error or omission please contact t...

Страница 3: ...ser should pay attention to when handling the product Note Notes indicate information that might benefit the user This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to 1 2 3 Numbers w...

Страница 4: ...er for loader communication cable is not water resistant Water drops or dust entering inside or accumulating around the electrodes may damage the F7M or the adapter or may cause external devices to ca...

Страница 5: ...and operations of Model SLP F7M and procedures for configuring Model F7M Micro Flow Rate Liquid Flow Meter Model F7M User s Manual Manual No CP SP 1421E This manual describes the hardware and all the...

Страница 6: ...tarting the loader 2 1 Exiting the loader 2 2 Checking the communication port number 2 2 Chapter 3 HOW TO USE THE LOADER 3 1 3 1 Overview 3 1 Overview of functions 3 1 Components of the screen 3 1 Loa...

Страница 7: ...itor tab 3 18 3 8 Operating the Device 3 20 Adjusting the zero point 3 20 Chapter 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 Types of abnormal status 4 1 Abnormal status and corrective actions 4 1 Error messages and corre...

Страница 8: ...vi MEMO...

Страница 9: ...nected to the device Monitoring The operational status of the device and alarms can be checked The settings for parameters that are shown with the Write button can be written to the device immediately...

Страница 10: ...cable azbil brand model No 81441177 001 3 Cable for waterproof connector Cable azbil brand model No F9Y7H_1 Software Microsoft NET Framework 4 6 If this software is not installed on the PC download i...

Страница 11: ...adapter for loader communication cable The device can now be turned on or off with the power switch on the adapter for loader communication cable USB port Note 1 During loader communication output fro...

Страница 12: ...apter for loader communication cable is not water resistant Water drops or dust entering inside or accumulating around the electrodes may damage the device or the adapter or may cause external devices...

Страница 13: ...it before use Expanded file name example setup_SLPSP7_en_V1_0_15 msi Installing the Loader The following explanation of the loader installation and screens use 64 bit Windows 10 as an example 1 Double...

Страница 14: ...the software license agreement and wish to install the software check the check box for I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click the Next button The following screen is displayed Note Cli...

Страница 15: ...een is displayed Handling Precautions A warning message about user account control might appear depending on the PC settings Allow the software to make changes to the computer 6 Click the Finish butto...

Страница 16: ...d installation is not successful uninstall the driver and reinstall it To install the device driver administrator rights on the computer are required Installation should be done by the administrator o...

Страница 17: ...depending on the PC settings Click the Yes button to allow the software to make changes to the computer 2 Click the Next button The following screen is displayed Handling Precautions The USB loader ca...

Страница 18: ...is displayed Handling Precautions If a message saying that the USB loader cable driver has already been installed on your computer appears even if you uninstalled the driver in the past follow the pr...

Страница 19: ...xt button The following screen is displayed 6 If you accept the software license agreement and wish to install the software select AGREE and click the Next button Installation of the device driver sta...

Страница 20: ...ce driver cannot be installed When attempting to install the device driver on a PC on which a USB loader cable was used in the past the following window may appear and it may not be possible to instal...

Страница 21: ...he following screen is displayed 2 Click the Finish button The installer for the device driver closes Step 2 Follow the procedure described in Uninstalling the device driver P 1 15 Step 3 Install the...

Страница 22: ...the checkbox to enable NET Framework If NET Framework is not displayed the software has not been installed After confirming that NET Framework is enabled close the window Note If the software has not...

Страница 23: ...g message about user account control might appear depending on the PC settings Click the Yes button to allow the software to make changes to the computer Uninstalling the device driver Handling Precau...

Страница 24: ...Programs and Features The following screen is displayed 2 Double click Azbil Loader Cable Driver The following screen is displayed 3 Click the Yes button The device driver is deleted and the following...

Страница 25: ...settings button to check that is set for Decimal symbol If any other symbol is set the loader will not work properly Check the Windows power option settings and make sure that the PC will not automati...

Страница 26: ...uals provided with those products Exiting the loader Select File Exit or click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen The loader closes Checking the communication port number Select Control...

Страница 27: ...may be judged to be outside the range limit with the result that the number cannot be input Components of the screen Menu bar Toolbar Status bar Panel view Tab Tree view Name Description Menu bar All...

Страница 28: ...o the device Ctrl O Save Saves the current parameters Ctrl S Rename and save Saves the current parameters to a file with a different file name Shift Ctrl S Exit Ends the loader program Alt F4 Comm Com...

Страница 29: ...evice can be connected without exiting the loader To do so change the device that is connected to the PC and activate communication with the device using steps 6 8 Procedures for device connection In...

Страница 30: ...munication port number for Yamatake USB Loader Comm Port 6 Select Comm E Activate comm on the menu bar or click the button on the toolbar The following screen is displayed 7 Turn off the power switch...

Страница 31: ...LOADER If communication activation failed the following screen is displayed Click the End button Check the communication settings of the loader the state of the device and the connection to the devic...

Страница 32: ...ing a parameter file without connecting the loader to the device It is possible to create a parameter file for a device before connecting it to the loader and to write the saved parameters to the devi...

Страница 33: ...nting the device specifications that do not affect the loader function are displayed with hyphens Serial No 0 Signal type Analog output DI DO Firmware version 0000 3 Check that the model number and th...

Страница 34: ...files and writing parameters to the device Checking parameters of the connected device The method of reading and displaying all parameters of the connected device is explained below All parameters mea...

Страница 35: ...W TO USE THE LOADER The following screen is displayed 4 Click the OK button The following screen is displayed 5 Click the Parameters tab and select the item to check in the tree view The following scr...

Страница 36: ...fo tab However because the underlined digits in the following example represent the device specifications that do not affect the loader function even if there are discrepancies in these digits paramet...

Страница 37: ...Rename and save on the menu bar or click the button on the toolbar The following screen is displayed 2 Enter any name in the File name field and click the Save button Checking saved parameters This se...

Страница 38: ...ter 3 HOW TO USE THE LOADER 2 Select the parameter file to open extension f7m and click the Open button The following screen is displayed 3 Select a tab and an item in the tree view to check parameter...

Страница 39: ...parameters cannot be changed Parameters Unit Description Factory default Model No Device model No 17 chars ID code 1 alphabetical char In some cases the ID code is not printed Example F7M9030AQ1001000...

Страница 40: ...00 10 00 0 00 Delay lower limit s 0 0 60 0 0 0 Analog output settings Span correction factor 0 000 2 000 1 000 Zero point correction V 1 000 to 1 000 0 000 Output at error Present value Last good val...

Страница 41: ...ick the Monitor tab and select the item to display in the tree view Monitoring information has not yet been read from the device The following are the screens displayed when Monitor Process value is s...

Страница 42: ...cted device P 3 8 If you have already executed steps 1 to 4 this process is unnecessary 3 Click the Monitor tab and select the desired item in the tree view At this point monitoring information has no...

Страница 43: ...en is displayed in green and the word Communicating blinks Under these conditions monitoring parameters can be written to the device immediately by pressing the Write button 5 Change the value or opti...

Страница 44: ...ustment for liquid type 1 The value can be changed 1 3 5 00 to 5 00 0 00 Flow rate CCF 2 Indicates the flow rate correction factor for liquid type 2 The value can be changed 1 3 0 to 100 000 1 000 Zer...

Страница 45: ...status code 4 For maintenance Abnormal status code 5 For maintenance Abnormal status code 6 For maintenance Abnormal status code 7 For maintenance 1 Available on devices with ID code b or later 2 The...

Страница 46: ...t If this function is used to automatically set the CCF flow rate accuracy is not guaranteed For higher accuracy use the set value as a guideline for setting the CCF manually Handling Precautions When...

Страница 47: ...pe is full of fluid and that the fluid is not moving and then click the OK button The following window is displayed When zero point adjustment is complete the following screen is displayed 5 Pressing...

Страница 48: ...MEMO...

Страница 49: ...ital output remains off when DO function is set to Error indication output Whether a warning has occurred can be checked with the LED indicator or by the loader If a warning occurs flow rate measureme...

Страница 50: ...repair 6 Al Flow path or circuit temperature out of range The sensor unit has failed Check that the fluid temperature and the ambient temperature meet the specified operating conditions If the alarm...

Страница 51: ...is corrupt 13 Er Software execution error The heater or temperature sensor has failed The electric circuit has failed If the error persists after turning the power off and back on request repair 14 E...

Страница 52: ...on as for The read data contains errors The read data contains errors The file could not be opened due to errors in the file The file is probably corrupt Specify the parameters again and save them to...

Страница 53: ...device information must be the same as the model number of the connected device Model number specified by the loader F7M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Model number of the connected device F7M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Parame...

Страница 54: ...eck that the pipe is full of fluid and that the fluid is not moving and try again Zero point adjustment failed Zero point cannot be adjusted if an error or alarm occurred or if zero point adjustment h...

Страница 55: ...In the Windows settings select Control Panel Region and press the Additional settings button Check that is set as the decimal point symbol Other Some or all functions of the loader screen display ope...

Страница 56: ...MEMO...

Страница 57: ...nged a screenshot Added Handling Precautions 3 7 3 9 Changed a screenshot 3 13 3 14 Changed the table in Device info tab Changed the table in Parameter tab 3 15 Moved from p 3 14 3 15 Changed a screen...

Страница 58: ...11 Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 12 2 Kawana Fujisawa Kanagawa 251 8522 Japan https www azbil com 1st edition Apr 2018 V 2nd edition Apr 2019 V...

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