Varec 8315 Series manual Port Communications Setup dialog, Status

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appears. This example dialog box contains the default settings for communications setup.

Figure 6-17:Port Communications Setup dialog

Port Communications Setup dialog

This dialog box allows the user to enter the specifications of the TankGate’s communication port. When OK is selected, the setup data is stored as the default setup next time ViewRTU is executed.

6.5.4.2Status

The Status option is provided so the user is able to observe communications data. The following dialog box appears when this option is selected.

Figure 6-18:Communications Diagnostics dialog

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Contents Installation Operations Manual Page Copyright Disclaimer of Warranties Safety Precaution Definitions Safety Precautions Troubleshooting and maintenance InstallationUsing ViewRTU OverviewContents System Information SYS Using ViewRTU Troubleshooting Features VersionsApplications Power consumption Specifications System DesignPower Supply Operating temperatureStorage temperature HumidityMechanical Construction Overview TankGate Interface Hardware Hardware Block Diagram Motherboard DescriptionTankGate motherboard Auxiliary DC Output Power terminal block J8 Unit AC Input Power terminal block J2Field Power Vfield terminal block J3 Surge Protection Surge Gnd terminal block J4AC Power Fuses F1,F2 Field Voltage Selection Jumper W3Switches and Indicators Reset push-button SW3Hard Reset Communications 3.1 COM0 J73.3 COM1 RS232/RS-485 Selection Switch SW2 3.4 COM1 Hardware Handshaking Switch SW13.2 COM1 RS-232/RS-485 J5 Communica Hardware SW2 Set Tion Physical Handshak Ting Layer IngTankGate Communications Cable With RTS / CTS RS-232J68315 L&J Tankway Interface Module Description Model 8315 TankGateID DIP Switch SW1 LED Indicators D1-D6External Power Connector +48V J2 Surge/Shield Ground Connector J4Field Wiring terminal block J3 Connect the field wiring8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module TankGate Interface Software Features Real-Time / Multitasking Executive Automatic Fault RecoveryReal-Time Clock Database Manager ProtocolsData Scanning Task System TasksTankGate Software Blocks TankGate 8315 Software BlocksParameter Description Database OrganizationPoint Format Parameter ClassesParameter Data Formats Common ParametersData Format Description Elapse Parameter PntCheckSum ParameterPntStatus Parameter Value ParameterChange of State Format Gathering Point DataStandard Request-Response Format Change of State-Related ParametersDeadband Modbus Communications Modbus SlaveFixed 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 Parameters Configuration Parameters FunctionClock CLK Dynamic Parameters FunctionConfiguration Function Parameters Communications COMApplication Floating Point Register Fpreg Dynamic Function ParametersReal 4 bytes value Emulator EMU APIByte value indicating status of point Values are EMU Gateway Emugw Configuration Parame Function TersCurrent Command 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 Size Parameter Byte value indicating status of point Values are No errorCRC-16 Checksum of points static Configuration Parameters Addr1 is the Data Address and PntRef1 is the correspondingInteger Register Ireg Integer 2 bytes valueModbus Gateway Modgw Current request message, displayed in hex formatCurrent command. Values include Output value for the Scaler point Scaler Point ScalerDynamic Parame Function Ters 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 which resulted in an error Command currently being sent to the gaugeNumber of gauge polls since last reset 20 L&J Scanner LjscanOut 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface General Safety Guidelines Installation Safety GuidelinesInstallation Mounting the TankGate Mounting the TankGate inside the enclosureMounting the Enclosure Wiring Up PowerInstalling Communications Select the Unit addressInitial system verification Power-UpRS-485 Communications Establishing Host CommunicationsInstallation TankGate Interface System Requirements Installing ViewRTUOverview 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 To enter the password Creating a PasswordPC Setup Changing the PasswordChanging the Password Communications MenuPort Communications Setup dialog StatusOptions Menu ConnectTankGate search dialog Export All Convert Configuration FilesConvert ViewRTU versions dialog Import AllUsing ViewRTU Help MenuConfiguring Single Points Edit Digital Point dialog Edit Point Window Push-buttonsMinimize Next Minimizing the Edit Point WindowConnections PreviousTo modify a value To modify a ValueUpload Edit point parameter value dialogEdit point parameter reference dialog Configuring Multiple PointsTo modify a Reference Adding Multiple PointsSpreadsheet Mode Adding Multiple PointsCopy Point MenuEdit Menu PastePaste & Dnld Set ValueSet Value with Auto Increment Options Menu ImportExport View Hide Row/ColParameter Type Description Creating and Editing Connections Unhide AllDisplaying the Point Connections window Point Connections WindowTo create a Connection Using ViewRTU TankGate Interface Run indicator Indicator ConditionLED Displays under Abnormal Conditions Using the TankGate Push-buttonsCommunications indicator 1.3 TXD/RXD LEDsPerforming a Hard Reset Press the Reset buttonSet the ID DIP switch to the desired addresses Maintenance Replacing a defective component or moduleTroubleshooting TankGate Interface 102 Ordering Structure Remote Terminal Unit TankGate Ordering Structure Nema 4 EnclosureModbus Map Value12 Fpreg 3034 3094 8300 Your official representative Your offical representative