Varec 8315 Series manual Overview, System Requirements, Installing ViewRTU, Executing ViewRTU

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6Using ViewRTU

6.1 Overview

This chapter describes the software used to configure the TankGate. This chapter describes each of the menus found in the menu bar. Additionally, the chapter describes the system requirements and the installation procedure. Use this chapter in accordance with the TankGate Software Blocks section.

ViewRTU software, a Microsoft Windows application, is designed to configure and view data points in the TankGate. ViewRTU is a utility program that can be used for configuration, diagnostics, data acquisition and control. Since ViewRTU follows the Windows standard, the user that is familiar with Windows will be able to learn the program quickly. ViewRTU supports the Windows standard of selecting commands from a series of pull-down menus. If the user is not familiar with Windows-based programs, then refer to the Microsoft Windows manual for basic instruction.

6.2System Requirements

The minimum requirements needed to run the ViewRTU application are listed below:

•386/486/Pentium Personal Computer

•Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, or XP

•96 MB RAM

•2 MB free disk space

•1 Com Port

6.3Installing ViewRTU

To install the ViewRTU application, follow the steps listed below.

Installing ViewRTU

•Insert Disk #1 into a 1.44 MB drive.

•Select the drive that contains the disk from the Windows File Manager.

•Double click on the SETUP.EXE file. The setup program prompts the user for the drive and directory used to install the software.

•Select the drive and type in the directory name. Once the drive and directory are selected, the setup program copies all of the files to the chosen destination.

•When all of the files have been copied to the destination, the setup program automatically builds a program group with corresponding program items in the Windows Program Manager.

6.4Executing ViewRTU

This section describes how to start up the ViewRTU program. The components of the window are also described in this section. To execute the ViewRTU program, follow the steps below:

Execute the ViewRTU program,

•Select the ViewRTU program group from the Windows Program Manager.

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Contents Installation Operations Manual Page Copyright Disclaimer of Warranties Safety Precaution Definitions Safety Precautions Using ViewRTU InstallationTroubleshooting and maintenance OverviewContents System Information SYS Using ViewRTU Troubleshooting Features VersionsApplications Power Supply Specifications System DesignPower consumption Operating temperatureStorage temperature HumidityMechanical Construction Overview TankGate Interface Hardware Motherboard Description Hardware Block DiagramTankGate motherboard Field Power Vfield terminal block J3 Unit AC Input Power terminal block J2Auxiliary DC Output Power terminal block J8 Surge Protection Surge Gnd terminal block J4Field Voltage Selection Jumper W3 AC Power Fuses F1,F2Switches and Indicators Reset push-button SW3Hard Reset 3.1 COM0 J7 Communications3.3 COM1 RS232/RS-485 Selection Switch SW2 3.4 COM1 Hardware Handshaking Switch SW13.2 COM1 RS-232/RS-485 J5 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 Software Features Real-Time / Multitasking Executive Automatic Fault RecoveryReal-Time Clock Data Scanning Task ProtocolsDatabase Manager System TasksTankGate 8315 Software Blocks TankGate Software BlocksPoint Format Database OrganizationParameter Description Parameter ClassesParameter Data Formats Common ParametersData Format Description PntStatus Parameter PntCheckSum ParameterElapse Parameter Value ParameterStandard Request-Response Format Gathering Point DataChange of State Format Change of State-Related ParametersDeadband Modbus Slave Modbus CommunicationsFixed Modbus Map Function Code Description CommentsAddress Type Number Parameter Data Type Gwblk method 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Data Address Parameter Comments Clock CLK Configuration Parameters FunctionParameters Dynamic Parameters FunctionCommunications COM Configuration Function ParametersApplication Floating Point Register Fpreg Dynamic Function ParametersReal 4 bytes value API Emulator EMUByte value indicating status of point Values are Current Command Configuration Parame Function TersEMU Gateway Emugw Hex representation of the request sent by the hostDisplays 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 CRC-16 Checksum of points static Configuration Parameters Byte value indicating status of point Values are No errorSize Parameter Addr1 is the Data Address and PntRef1 is the correspondingInteger 2 bytes value Integer Register IregCurrent request message, displayed in hex format Modbus Gateway ModgwCurrent command. Values include Dynamic Parame Function Ters Scaler Point ScalerOutput value for the Scaler point Value = Ax + By + Cz + KValue 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 Number of gauge polls since last reset Command currently being sent to the gaugeNumber of gauge polls which resulted in an error 20 L&J Scanner LjscanOut 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Installation Safety Guidelines General Safety GuidelinesInstallation Mounting the TankGate inside the enclosure Mounting the TankGateInstalling Communications Wiring Up PowerMounting the Enclosure Select the Unit addressRS-485 Communications Power-UpInitial system verification Establishing Host CommunicationsInstallation TankGate Interface Overview Installing ViewRTUSystem Requirements Executing ViewRTUViewRTU Version Selection dialog ViewRTU window ViewRTU Menu BarFile Menu Point Menu Select Point to Add dialog box EditEdit Point selection dialog Edit Point dialog DeletePoint deletion dialog Config Menu Download Database to RTUUpload Database from TankGate Creating a Password To enter the passwordChanging the Password Changing the PasswordPC Setup Communications MenuStatus Port Communications Setup dialogOptions Menu ConnectTankGate search dialog Convert ViewRTU versions dialog Convert Configuration FilesExport All Import AllHelp Menu Using ViewRTUConfiguring Single Points Edit Digital Point dialog Edit Point Window Push-buttonsMinimize Connections Minimizing the Edit Point WindowNext PreviousUpload To modify a ValueTo modify a value Edit point parameter value dialogTo modify a Reference Configuring Multiple PointsEdit point parameter reference dialog Adding Multiple PointsAdding Multiple Points Spreadsheet ModeEdit Menu Point MenuCopy PastePaste & Dnld Set ValueSet Value with Auto Increment Options Menu ImportExport View Hide Row/ColParameter Type Description Unhide All Creating and Editing ConnectionsDisplaying the Point Connections window Point Connections WindowTo create a Connection Using ViewRTU TankGate Interface Indicator Condition Run indicatorCommunications indicator Using the TankGate Push-buttonsLED Displays under Abnormal Conditions 1.3 TXD/RXD LEDsPress 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