Omega Speaker Systems RD8300 manual Quick Start Guide

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Section 2 - Overview

2.7QUICK START GUIDE

The recorder ships in a fully functional mode, but may not be set up the way you would want to use it and needs to be configured before it is used.

There are several areas that need to be configured to customize the unit to the user‟s needs. This unique combination of settings is referred to as the system configuration and is saved in a file called the configuration file which is physically named config.xml. This file is reasonably human readable and is in XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. This file resides in the recorder‟s internal memory and is portable. On start-up the recorder loads this file and configures itself accordingly. There can be numerous configuration files in the recorder, however only one can be called config.xml. See the Configuration Manager on page 28. If no configuration file is present at startup, the unit will create one which will have minimal functionality.

The most basic setup needs to define the inputs, create a display and set up a recording. You may need to set the time and calibrate the touch screen. The setup can then be extended to include alarms, contact outputs (requires an optional digital I/O module), digital inputs, various display options, and conditional events (like recording on alarm or sending emails).

The first thing to do is to browse this manual to get some idea of the features of the unit. The following will steer you to various sections based on a quick set up. Help is available at each screen and you should see the section on keyboarding before you start anything.

Naming the Recorder: You should give the recorder a unique name to identify it such as “Soap Plant Boiler”. This is known as the Unit Tag and is entered in the System Setup window.

Analog Setup: You will then need to set up the analog inputs to meet the requirements of the signals you will be measuring. The recorder has universal inputs capable of measuring a variety of signals from millivolts to Volts, Current, Resistance, Thermocouples, RTDs and on some channels, Frequency. All channels can also be assigned as virtual channels, that is they do not have a direct live inputs, but can be Calculated channels, Timers, Totalizers or Conditional. The analog inputs are set up in the Master Channel Setup menu. Each channel can be uniquely programmed and has a Channel Tag to identify the channel, eg. “Pump 6”. These settings will apply to any display objects or widgets that use this channel.

Display Creation: Once the inputs are set up you need some way of displaying the data. This is done on the live display. To appreciate what this entails check out the section on Display Elements and Widgets. Then use the Display Builder to create the actual display. This builder allows you to place the widgets on the screen and customize each and give the display a name. In order to have the display come up on the screen you need to move it to the Rotate List.

Recording Data: To record data you need to use the Record Setup dialog to select which channels to record, what to record, at what rate and where to save it. Data can be saved to internal memory, compact flash card or USB flash drive.

At this point you are ready to connect your signals, watch the data live and record it.

To record the data you must have set up the recorder as mentioned above.

Icon Buttons: There are several buttons with icons used on the recorder. Specific ones are described in the respective sections. Generic ones are shown below.

Okay or

Cancel

Exit

Reset or

Setup

Edit

Color

Background

Accept

 

 

Refresh

 

 

(Foreground)

Color

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Contents User’s Guide Servicing North America Table of Contents Wiring Specifications and Procedures Environment and Location InstallationDisplay Elements Browsing Annotations Timer/Totalizer Reset Special EventsTurning the unit off Annotating Trends Browsing Historic DataDigital Input/Output AlarmsRecord Setup System Administrative Menu102 Touch Screen Cleaning Instructions CalibrationWorld Wide Web Web Based FTP Manager Ethernet Protocols USB Connections Utility ProgramsTrademarks Symbols09/11/2008 REV General Description OverviewSystem Overview System Overview09/11/2008 REV Display Area Recorder FrontStylus Status IndicatorMedia Door IR Comm PortRecorder Rear Panel Power SupplyAnalog Inputs Computer Interface Input/Output ModuleFiles Configuration FilesMiscellaneous Files Exhibitor SoftwareData Files Activity FilesQuick Start Guide Security KeyboardingHelp Activity LightsUser Levels Remote Access PasswordsEnvironment and Location Equipment HandlingRecorder Dimensions in Inches mm InstallationFront Panel Cut Out Panel MountingRear View Panel Insertion Panel Front GasketPower Requirements Wiring Specifications and ProceduresPower Connections Rear Panel Signal Input WiringLinear Inputs Resistance Temperature Detector RTD InputsAnalog Inputs Thermocouple InputsFrequency Potential Free ContactsRelay Output, Contact Input EthernetAudio Connection USB ConnectionMouse and Keyboard Connection Isolated Serial Interface Option 24Vdc Isolated Output Option18 RS485 Adapter 19 RS485 120 Ohm Jumper Live Display Area Display ElementsTask Bar Utility Setup Menu Utility Setup Menu09/11/2008 REV Record Session Alarm, Event and Activity LogsFolder Mydata Data File Mydata.dat Bitmap Files Text Files Load Configuration Configuration ManagerE-mail Window Sending EmailDisplay Utilities User LoginDisplay Brightness Background Color Timer/Totalizer ResetRecord on Alarm Special EventsAlarm Master Setup Email on Alarm EventRecord Setup Digital Input Setup Record Mode System SetupDrawing on the Screen Annotating TrendsAdding a Text Message Browsing Historic Data13.4 Zoom with point markers Zoom and Compress Data13.6 Memo View 13.7 Bitmap View Using the Cursor13.8 Cursor Mode View Memos and BitmapsBrowsing Annotations Using Browser Jump ToSetup display as shown right Master Channel SetupInput Channels Channel Setup Channel SetupLinear Input Channel Type SetupResistance Input Thermocouples and RTDs Industrial Square Root ExtractionCalculated Input Calculated Channel Setup09/11/2008 REV Conditional Input Gated TimerTotalizer Reset PointFrequency Frequency/Pulse CountPulse Count 13 Pulse Count SetupRecorder Setup Building the Display Display Builder3 Display Builder EditingRotate List Will show OFF Digital Display SetupWidgets Digital DisplaysDisplaying Min, Max or Average Values Channel. For information only Bar Graph SetupBar Graphs Channel Type Shows the current widget style for09/11/2008 REV 09/11/2008 REV Trend Setup Window Trend Setup09/11/2008 REV Rate Alarms1 Alarm Master Setup Alarm Master SetupAlarm Setup Digital Input/Output 1 Digital Output Setup Digital Output SetupDigital Input Setup 09/11/2008 REV Select Channels Record SetupPoint type Max Min Average Media and FilenameRecord Rate What to RecordSplit Files Timed RecordTriggered Record Media Alarm System Admin Menu System Administrative Menu09/11/2008 REV System Setup Temperature CompensationNTP Time Server Menu Timeout Modbus SettingsMouse Pointer Enable Config Auto SaveUser User Setup Password ManagementFile Explorer 6 Network IP Address Network Settings7 Web User Admin Web User ManagerSet ActiveSync Password Smtp Email Settings9 USB ActiveSync Password Registry System ReFlash Languages09/11/2008 REV World Wide Web Communication3 View Recorder Web Based FTP Manager 2 FTP File Manager Communication OPC Server Ethernet ProtocolsModbus Status Registers Modbus ServerModbus Data Registers Register # USB Connections FTP Manager Utility Programs09/11/2008 REV 09/11/2008 REV Remote Display Remote Control3 Remote Recorder 4 Remote Manager Remote Manager5 Remote Manager Connected Touch Screen Cleaning InstructionsCalibration Full Cal Calibrating Linear Voltage InputsSet Channel Zero CalCalibrating the RTD Current Source Store CalCalibrating Frequency Go to Table of Contents Power Fail Protection Resolution ColorVirtual Chart Speed Power RequirementsType Range C Accuracy C Range F Accuracy F Recording Rates SafetyDimensions WeightAppendix B Digital Input Voltage Adjustment Fig B-4 Digital IO Module Jumpers 2 Channel shown Input BoardWARRANTY/DISCLAIMER Temperature

RD8300 specifications

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