Omega Engineering #M3350/0101 Manually Using the Controller Menu, To add a controller manually

Page 39

CN8-SW™UserÕs Guide

4.4.3 Manually Using the Controller Menu

If you want some operators to be able to see only some of the controllers on the network, you must use the manual process described here to add the controllers one operator will see, save the configuration to an .MCS file as described in 4.8, then start again, adding controllers to create a new different .MCS file for the use of a second operator.

This manual process can also be used to establish communications between the CN8- SW computer and a controller that was added to the network after the automatic process in 4.4.2 was used.

To add a controller manually:

1.Make sure the controller is powered up.

2.Use the front panel display and buttons to set the controllerÕs communication parameters to match the CN8-SW communication parameters.

3.While you are logged in as MULTI (or another user with Controller Configuration Privileges) select Controller Add. The Add Controller window will be displayed.

4.Type in the network ID assigned to the controller. This must match the ID stored in the controller.

5.Type in an optional name to be associated with this controller on CN8-SW displays. If no name is entered, the system will use the controllerÕs address as its name.

6.Click on OK. The CN8-SW computer will poll for a controller at that address (using the baud rate specified in the Communications Setup window described in 4.2) and the Add Controller window will close.

If a controller is found at that address, it will appear in the main CN8-SW window.

If no controller is found at that address or a controller has already been recognized by the CN8-SW software at that address, a message will be displayed.

Repeat the process for other controllers as needed.

4-10

Image 39

Contents CN8-SW Table of Contents CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Changing Controller Mode and Using AutotuneViewing and Changing Controller Configuration Parameters Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes11-1 Table of ContentsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Transforms a PC into an Operator Station FeaturesGraphical Interface Introduction Storing and Loading Configuration Parameter SetsAutomated Ramp and Soak Cycles LoggingControllers Local AlarmsHardware and Software Requirements 1 CN8-SW ComputerStep Task Section This Manual Overview of Setup TasksCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Step Task Section in this Manual Function Purpose Section Overview of CN8-SW MenusAvailability of Functions File MenuEdit Menu View MenuController Menu Alarms Options Menu Ramp/Soak MenuHelp Menu Menu Convention Used in This Manual General Instructions for Using CN8-SW WindowsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Introduction Wiring the Network and Connecting the ComputerConnecting Controllers and the Computer to the Network Introduction2 RS-232 Interface 3 RS-485 Network Wiring the Network and Connecting the ComputerCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Installing the Software and Logging Installing the SoftwareTo install the software CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Starting the Software Installing the Software and LoggingTo log Logging In to CN8-SW Using the Default AccountTo change the password Changing the Password for the Default AccountSetting Up Operator Accounts Permissions AvailableTo see the permissions available to a user account To add an operator login account ProcedureEditing an Operator Account Deleting an Operator AccountLogging Out of the CN8-SW Application Establishing Communication with Controllers Communication Parameters Establishing Communication with Controllers Network AddressesTo configure the CN8-SW communication settings Configuring Communication Parameters for CN8-SW SystemEstablishing Communication with Controllers Recognizing Controllers with the CN8-SW Software Automatically Using the Find Controllers Option To use the automatic function If any controllers were not recognized Page To add a controller manually Manually Using the Controller MenuTo delete a controller Deleting a ControllerChanging Baud Rate after Communication Has Been Established Establishing Communication with Controllers Creating a New .MCS File Naming ControllersSaving the .MCS File Closing an .MCS FileOpening an Existing .MCS File CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Procedure Configuring Local AlarmsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Viewing Process Values and Changing Setpoint Viewing PV and SP in the Main Window To view the real-time trend graph Viewing PV and SP in a GraphChanging the Setpoint Using the Setpoint Dialog Box To change a controllerÕs setpointSetpoint Configuring and Invoking the Single-Step Ramp Function CN8-SWUserÕs Guide To invoke the single step ramp function To change a controllerÕs mode Changing Controller Mode and Using AutotuneCN8-SWUserÕs Guide To access the parameter displays Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration ParametersAccessing Configuration Parameter Displays Using Configuration Parameter DisplaysCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Creating a New Recipe Configuring CN8-SW RecipesConfiguring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Editing an Existing Recipe Running CN8-SW Recipes Starting to Run a RecipeTo run a CN8-SW Ramp/Soak recipe To hold execution of a CN8-SW recipe Holding Pausing Recipe ExecutionTo resume execution of a ÒheldÓ recipe Resuming Recipe ExecutionTo stop execution of a CN8-SW recipe Stopping Recipe ExecutionConfiguring 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 To turn on the logging function Turning On the Logging FunctionViewing and Printing Log Files Turning Off the Logging FunctionTo turn off the logging function Index 12-2