Omega Engineering #M3350/0101 Naming Controllers, Saving the .MCS File, Closing an .MCS File

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4.7Naming Controllers

By default, the CN8-SW displays use a controllerÕs address as its name. However, you can assign a more meaningful name to each device. This can be done during the manual addition process described in 4.4.3. You can also assign a name (or change the assigned name) of any controller using the Controller Configure menu function. A name may contain up to twenty letters, numbers, spaces, and special characters.

The Controller Configuration window can also be used to change the network ID of a controller. If you do change the address in the controllerÕs memory using the CN8-SW system, the system will not be able to communicate with the controller again until you use the procedure described in 4.4.3 to add the controller to the system using the deviceÕs new ID.

4.8Saving the .MCS File

It is very important that you save your CN8-SW setup in a CN8-SW Setup (.MCS) file. The contents of the .MCS file determine what controllers appear on the main display. The ability to create, save, and open a variety of .MCS files enables you to create displays that do not include all the controllers on the network hosted by the PC. For example, if Operator A is only interested in Controllers 1, 2, and 9, you can create an

.MCS file that would cause the CN8-SW display to show only those controllers when Operator A uses that file. Operator B could use a different .MCS file to see a different custom display, one containing only Controllers 3, 4, 6, and 9, for example.

If you do not save your setup to an .MCS file, then the next time you start the CN8-SW application you will have to repeat the recognition process. (If you try to close the CN8- SW software using File Exit or double-clicking on the X at the top right of the main CN8- SW window, you will be prompted to save.)

To save the setup to the .MCS file now open (named at the top of the main CN8-SW

window), use File Save (or the button on the toolbar). The configuration will be saved to the open file.

To save the setup to an .MCS file with a new name, use File Save As. The operating system Save As window will open. Use it to specify the destination directory and file name for the .MCS file.

4.9Closing an .MCS File

To close an .MCS file, use File Close. Before the file is closed you will be prompted to save it if you have added any controllers or changed any controller names since the file was last saved.

4.10 Creating a New .MCS File

To create a new .MCS file, use File New (or the

.MCS file will be closed and the main display cleared. new CN8-SW setup.

button on the toolbar). The open You can now add controllers for a

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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 MenuView Menu Edit MenuController Menu Alarms Ramp/Soak Menu Options MenuHelp Menu Menu Convention Used in This Manual General Instructions for Using CN8-SW WindowsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Introduction Wiring the Network and Connecting the ComputerIntroduction Connecting Controllers and the Computer to the Network2 RS-232 Interface 3 RS-485 Network Wiring the Network and Connecting the ComputerCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Installing the Software Installing the Software and LoggingTo 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 AccountPermissions Available Setting Up Operator AccountsTo see the permissions available to a user account To add an operator login account ProcedureDeleting an Operator Account Editing 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 OptionTo use the automatic function If any controllers were not recognized Page To add a controller manually Manually Using the Controller Menu To 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 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 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 Starting to Run a Recipe Running CN8-SW RecipesTo 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 FunctionTurning Off the Logging Function Viewing and Printing Log FilesTo turn off the logging function Index 12-2
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