Omega Engineering #M3350/0101 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

1.

Introduction

1-1

 

1.1

Features

1-1

 

1.1.1

Transforms a PC into an Operator Station

1-1

 

1.1.2

Graphical Interface

1-2

 

1.1.3

Automated Ramp and Soak Cycles

1-3

 

1.1.4

Logging

1-3

 

1.1.5

Storing and Loading Configuration Parameter Sets

1-3

 

1.1.6

Local Alarms

1-4

 

1.2

Hardware and Software Requirements

1-4

 

1.2.1

CN8-SW Computer

1-4

 

1.2.2

Controllers

1-4

 

1.3

Overview of Setup Tasks

1-5

 

1.4

Overview of CN8-SW Menus

1-7

 

1.4.1

Availability of Functions

1-7

 

1.4.2

Menu Convention Used in This Manual

1-11

 

1.5

General Instructions for Using CN8-SW Windows

1-11

2. Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer

2-1

 

2.1

Introduction

2-1

 

2.2

Connecting Controllers and the Computer to the Network

2-2

 

2.2.1

Introduction

2-2

 

2.2.2

RS-232 Interface

2-2

 

2.2.3

RS-485 Network

2-3

3.

Installing the Software and Logging In

3-1

 

3.1

Installing the Software

3-1

 

3.2

Starting the Software

3-3

 

3.3

Logging In to CN8-SW Using the Default Account

3-4

 

3.4

Changing the Password for the Default Account

3-5

 

3.5

Setting Up Operator Accounts

3-6

 

3.5.1

Permissions Available

3-6

 

3.5.2

Procedure

3-7

 

3.6

Editing an Operator Account

3-8

 

3.7

Deleting an Operator Account

3-8

 

3.8

Logging Out of the CN8-SW Application

3-8

4. Establishing Communication with Controllers

4-1

 

4.1

Introduction

4-1

4.2Configuring Communication Parameters and Assigning Network Addresses in

Controllers

4-2

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Contents CN8-SW Table of Contents Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Changing Controller Mode and Using AutotuneViewing and Changing Controller Configuration Parameters CN8-SWUserÕs GuideTable of Contents 11-1CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Features Transforms a PC into an Operator StationGraphical Interface Logging Storing and Loading Configuration Parameter SetsAutomated Ramp and Soak Cycles Introduction1 CN8-SW Computer Local AlarmsHardware and Software Requirements ControllersOverview of Setup Tasks Step Task Section This ManualCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Step Task Section in this Manual File Menu Overview of CN8-SW MenusAvailability of Functions Function Purpose SectionController Menu Edit MenuView Menu Alarms Help Menu Options MenuRamp/Soak Menu General Instructions for Using CN8-SW Windows Menu Convention Used in This ManualCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer Introduction2 RS-232 Interface Connecting Controllers and the Computer to the NetworkIntroduction Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer 3 RS-485 NetworkCN8-SWUserÕs Guide To install the software Installing the Software and LoggingInstalling 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 passwordTo see the permissions available to a user account Setting Up Operator AccountsPermissions Available Procedure To add an operator login accountLogging Out of the CN8-SW Application Editing an Operator AccountDeleting an Operator Account 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 Closing an .MCS File Naming ControllersSaving the .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 graphSetpoint Changing the Setpoint Using the Setpoint Dialog BoxTo change a controllerÕs setpoint 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 Using Configuration Parameter Displays Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration ParametersAccessing 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 To run a CN8-SW Ramp/Soak recipe Running CN8-SW RecipesStarting to Run a 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 functionTo turn off the logging function Viewing and Printing Log FilesTurning Off the Logging Function Index 12-2