Varec 8315 Series manual ViewRTU window, ViewRTU Menu Bar, File Menu

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8300	Using ViewRTU

6.4.1ViewRTU window

This main window allows the user to perform the commands necessary to configure the TankGate. The ViewRTU window contains the standard Windows components such as the Application Control menu, minimize/maximize icon buttons, title bar and menu bar.

The System Status area

Displays the system version as well as general information about the configuration file. The TankGate file name is found in both the System Status area and the title bar.

The Tabular

Contains several push-button icons used to execute frequently used commands found in the menu bar. In the menu description below, each appears next to its associated menu option.

The Spreadsheet summary

Lists all the point types and corresponding number defined in the file. The Spreadsheet Mode can be used as a quick method for creating and editing the contents of each point by double-clicking on the desired point type. The parameters listed in the Spreadsheet summary directly correlate with each defined point.

Point Icon Selection Area

All the point icons are displayed in the Point Icon Selection Area. Point icons are visual representations of various software functions. When a new file is opened, several default point icons are displayed in the Point Icon Selection Area. These points are described in the TankGate Software Blocks chapter.

6.5The ViewRTU Menu Bar

This section describes all the menus found in the ViewRTU menu bar. The push-button icons found in the Toolbar are shown next to each associated menu option. This section primarily describes the functionality of each menu option. ViewRTU applications are presented in the Application section at the end of the chapter.

6.5.1The File Menu

The File menu allows the user to create, open, and save configuration files. This menu also allows the user to save the current configuration to a different file name

Figure 6-3: The File menu

6.5.1.1New

The user is able to create a new configuration file by clicking on the New push- button from the tool bar or by selecting New from the File menu. When selected, a dialog box appears displaying a list of configuration definition files. The user selects the desired file from this list.

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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