Omega Engineering #M3350/0101 manual General Instructions for Using CN8-SW Windows

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Introduction

1.4.2 Menu Convention Used in This Manual

The instructions in this manual use the following format to tell you to use a particular item from a menu: <menu name> <function>. For example, to tell you to access the Alarms function on the Controller menu, the instructions will say ÒSelect Controller AlarmsÓ.

1.5General Instructions for Using CN8-SW Windows

When the instructions refer to ÒCN8-SW main windowÓ, this is a reference to the graphic display showing images of controller front panels.

To select an item on display, move the cursor over the item and use the left button to click (or double-click when directed) on a display item to select it, unless the instructions in this manual specifically tell you to use the right button on your mouse.

To select an item from a dropdown list, click on the button next to a text entry box. A list of choices will be displayed. Select an item from the list by placing the cursor on top of the item, then clicking the left mouse button.

To enter text or a numeric value, place the cursor somewhere in the text entry box and click to Ògain focusÓ on the box, then type in your text or value. If you make a mistake, use the Delete key to remove characters to the right of the cursor or the Backspace key to remove items to the left of the cursor.

To move the cursor from one text entry box to another in the same window, use the Tab key.

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Contents CN8-SW Table of Contents Changing Controller Mode and Using Autotune Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration ParametersConfiguring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes CN8-SWUserÕs GuideTable of Contents 11-1CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Features Transforms a PC into an Operator StationGraphical Interface Storing and Loading Configuration Parameter Sets Automated Ramp and Soak CyclesLogging IntroductionLocal Alarms Hardware and Software Requirements1 CN8-SW Computer ControllersOverview of Setup Tasks Step Task Section This ManualCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Step Task Section in this Manual Overview of CN8-SW Menus Availability of FunctionsFile Menu Function Purpose SectionView Menu Edit MenuController Menu Alarms Ramp/Soak Menu Options MenuHelp Menu General Instructions for Using CN8-SW Windows Menu Convention Used in This ManualCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer IntroductionIntroduction Connecting Controllers and the Computer to the Network2 RS-232 Interface Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer 3 RS-485 NetworkCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Installing the Software Installing the Software and LoggingTo install the software CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Installing the Software and Logging Starting the SoftwareLogging In to CN8-SW Using the Default Account To logChanging the Password for the Default Account To change the passwordPermissions Available Setting Up Operator AccountsTo see the permissions available to a user account Procedure To add an operator login accountDeleting an Operator Account Editing an Operator AccountLogging Out of the CN8-SW Application Establishing Communication with Controllers Communication Parameters Network Addresses Establishing Communication with ControllersConfiguring Communication Parameters for CN8-SW System To configure the CN8-SW communication settingsEstablishing Communication with Controllers Automatically Using the Find Controllers Option Recognizing Controllers with the CN8-SW SoftwareTo use the automatic function If any controllers were not recognized Page Manually Using the Controller Menu To add a controller manuallyDeleting a Controller To delete a controllerChanging Baud Rate after Communication Has Been Established Establishing Communication with Controllers Naming Controllers Saving the .MCS FileClosing an .MCS File Creating a New .MCS FileOpening an Existing .MCS File CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring Local Alarms ProcedureCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Viewing Process Values and Changing Setpoint Viewing PV and SP in the Main Window Viewing PV and SP in a Graph To view the real-time trend graphTo change a controllerÕs setpoint Changing the Setpoint Using the Setpoint Dialog BoxSetpoint Configuring and Invoking the Single-Step Ramp Function CN8-SWUserÕs Guide To invoke the single step ramp function Changing Controller Mode and Using Autotune To change a controllerÕs modeCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration Parameters Accessing Configuration Parameter DisplaysUsing Configuration Parameter Displays To access the parameter displaysCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Configuring CN8-SW Recipes Creating a New RecipeConfiguring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Editing an Existing Recipe Starting to Run a Recipe Running CN8-SW RecipesTo run a CN8-SW Ramp/Soak recipe Holding Pausing Recipe Execution To hold execution of a CN8-SW recipeResuming Recipe Execution To resume execution of a ÒheldÓ recipeStopping Recipe Execution To stop execution of a CN8-SW recipeConfiguring Controller Ramp and Soak Parameters CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Running Controller Ramp and Soak Cycles Storing and Loading Controller Configurations Storing Configuration Storing and Loading Controller Configurations Loading Configuration Storing and Loading Controller Configurations 10-6 Turning On the Logging Function To turn on the logging functionTurning Off the Logging Function Viewing and Printing Log FilesTo turn off the logging function Index 12-2