Varec 8315 Series manual Versions, Features, Applications

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8300	Overview

1 Overview

The TankGate (83x series) unit acts as a tank gauge interface for data acquisition and host gateway for tank farm, pipeline or refinery applications. Options are available for interfacing to nearly any brand of tank gauge equipment or technologies, making it possible to integrate float and tape transmitters, HTG, servo, magnetostrictive and radar gauges.

Each TankGate Unit has a built-in motherboard and communications module based on the local field protocol or tank gauging instrumentation requirements. The motherboard contains a serial data link to enable communication to a host PC, PLC, or DCS..

Each intelligent module contains its own processor for fast and reliable field data scanning. In-built compatibility of every module makes configuration of the internal TankGate (83x series) database simple and straightforward.

1.1Versions

The TankGate is available in a number of versions that can interface to a variety of field devices and intelligent instrumentation via interface modules listed below:

•Model 8303 Dual RS-485 (MODBUS)

•Model 8308 TIWAY

•Model 8310 Mark/Space

•Model 8311 GPE

•Model 8312 Saab TRL/2

•Model 8314 Enraf

•Model 8315 L&J Tankway

•Model 8316 Barton

•Model 8317 Dual RS-232

1.2Features

•Inputs are reported to Host Computer by Exception or Scanned Poll

•Built-in Software Function Library

•Surge Protection Conforming to ANSI/IEEE C37.90a-1974

•Host Communication via RS-232, RS-485, radio, modem or fiber optic link

•Industry Standard Protocol: Modbus

•Quick-Disconnect I/O Terminations

•Modular Construction for Optimum Expandability

•Non-Volatile Database

1.3Applications

The TankGate is ideally suited for Tank Farm, Terminal, Pipeline and Refinery applications. It is an effective solution used in SCADA applications.

•Level, temperature, pressure, and flow

•Local indication & alarms

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Contents Installation Operations Manual Page Copyright Disclaimer of Warranties Safety Precaution Definitions Safety Precautions Overview InstallationUsing ViewRTU Troubleshooting and maintenanceContents System Information SYS Using ViewRTU Troubleshooting Applications FeaturesVersions Operating temperature Specifications System DesignPower Supply Power consumptionMechanical Construction Storage temperatureHumidity Overview TankGate Interface Hardware Motherboard Description Hardware Block DiagramTankGate motherboard Surge Protection Surge Gnd terminal block J4 Unit AC Input Power terminal block J2Field Power Vfield terminal block J3 Auxiliary DC Output Power terminal block J8Field Voltage Selection Jumper W3 AC Power Fuses F1,F2Hard Reset Switches and IndicatorsReset push-button SW3 3.1 COM0 J7 Communications3.2 COM1 RS-232/RS-485 J5 3.3 COM1 RS232/RS-485 Selection Switch SW23.4 COM1 Hardware Handshaking Switch SW1 SW2 Set Tion Physical Handshak Ting Layer Ing Communica HardwareWith RTS / CTS RS-232J6 TankGate Communications Cable8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module Model 8315 TankGate DescriptionLED Indicators D1-D6 ID DIP Switch SW1Surge/Shield Ground Connector J4 External Power Connector +48V J2Connect the field wiring Field Wiring terminal block J38315 L&J Tankway Interface Module TankGate Interface Real-Time Clock Software Features Real-Time / Multitasking ExecutiveAutomatic Fault Recovery System Tasks ProtocolsData Scanning Task Database ManagerTankGate 8315 Software Blocks TankGate Software BlocksParameter Classes Database OrganizationPoint Format Parameter DescriptionData Format Description Parameter Data FormatsCommon Parameters Value Parameter PntCheckSum ParameterPntStatus Parameter Elapse ParameterChange of State-Related Parameters Gathering Point DataStandard Request-Response Format Change of State FormatDeadband Modbus Slave Modbus CommunicationsAddress Type Number Parameter Data Type Fixed Modbus MapFunction Code Description Comments Gwblk method 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Data Address Parameter Comments Dynamic Parameters Function Configuration Parameters FunctionClock CLK ParametersCommunications COM Configuration Function ParametersApplication Real 4 bytes value Floating Point Register FpregDynamic Function Parameters API Emulator EMUByte value indicating status of point Values are Hex representation of the request sent by the host Configuration Parame Function TersCurrent Command EMU Gateway EmugwDisplays the tank number of the currently selected tank Gauging Systems Inc. Model 2000 Interface GS2000 Last message. The maximum is 255 seconds. The default is Raw2 Gateway Block Gwblk Addr1 is the Data Address and PntRef1 is the corresponding Byte value indicating status of point Values are No errorCRC-16 Checksum of points static Configuration Parameters Size ParameterInteger 2 bytes value Integer Register IregCurrent request message, displayed in hex format Modbus Gateway ModgwCurrent command. Values include Value = Ax + By + Cz + K Scaler Point ScalerDynamic Parame Function Ters Output value for the Scaler pointValue parameter converted to Integer format System Information SYS 17 L&J MCG1000 Tank Gauge LJ1000 PntStatus will be set to indicate the failure Application 18 L&J MCG1500 Tank Gauge LJ1500 Task on the Motherboard determines that the Model 8315 has 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface 19 L&J MCG2000 Tank Gauge LJ2000 Enables the watchdog task on the Motherboard. The watchdog 8300 20 L&J Scanner Ljscan Command currently being sent to the gaugeNumber of gauge polls since last reset Number of gauge polls which resulted in an errorOut 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Installation Safety Guidelines General Safety GuidelinesInstallation Mounting the TankGate inside the enclosure Mounting the TankGateSelect the Unit address Wiring Up PowerInstalling Communications Mounting the EnclosureEstablishing Host Communications Power-UpRS-485 Communications Initial system verificationInstallation TankGate Interface Executing ViewRTU Installing ViewRTUOverview System RequirementsViewRTU Version Selection dialog File Menu ViewRTU windowViewRTU Menu Bar Point Menu Edit Point selection dialog Select Point to Add dialog boxEdit Point deletion dialog Edit Point dialogDelete Upload Database from TankGate Config MenuDownload Database to RTU Creating a Password To enter the passwordCommunications Menu Changing the PasswordChanging the Password PC SetupStatus Port Communications Setup dialogTankGate search dialog Options MenuConnect Import All Convert Configuration FilesConvert ViewRTU versions dialog Export AllHelp Menu Using ViewRTUConfiguring Single Points Minimize Edit Digital Point dialogEdit Point Window Push-buttons Previous Minimizing the Edit Point WindowConnections NextEdit point parameter value dialog To modify a ValueUpload To modify a valueAdding Multiple Points Configuring Multiple PointsTo modify a Reference Edit point parameter reference dialogAdding Multiple Points Spreadsheet ModePaste Point MenuEdit Menu CopySet Value with Auto Increment Paste & DnldSet Value Export Options MenuImport Parameter Type Description ViewHide Row/Col Unhide All Creating and Editing ConnectionsTo create a Connection Displaying the Point Connections windowPoint Connections Window Using ViewRTU TankGate Interface Indicator Condition Run indicator1.3 TXD/RXD LEDs Using the TankGate Push-buttonsCommunications indicator LED Displays under Abnormal ConditionsPress the Reset button Performing a Hard ResetSet the ID DIP switch to the desired addresses Replacing a defective component or module MaintenanceTroubleshooting TankGate Interface 102 Ordering Structure Nema 4 Enclosure Ordering Structure Remote Terminal Unit TankGateModbus Map Value12 Fpreg 3034 3094 8300 Your official representative Your offical representative