Honeywell VRX180 user manual Data Storage, Typical online data storage tasks, Installing a disk

Online Operation Using Menus

7.2 Data Storage

Overview

Data Storage lets you store trend data, unit data, alarms, events, and diagnostics for later review onscreen or on a PC with SDA software or the TrendManager Pro V5 software suite. Setup and configuration of Data Storage is described in Section 4.26; online operation is described here.

Typical online data storage tasks

1.Removing, installing, and labeling disks.

2.Pre-initializing a disk on a PC (see Section 3.15)

3.Initializing new disk using the current Data Storage setup schedules.

4.Checking current storage setup.

5.Starting and stopping storage (3 methods):

a)Start/stop all storage via ENABLE STORAGE menu.

b)Start/stop a particular storage file’s storage via its external enable discrete.

c)Start/stop all storage batches via BATCH STATE menu item or via BATCH CONTROL discrete.

6.Checking storage status with DATA STORAGE STATUS display.

7.Replaying data stored on disk.

8.Reading data storage messages.

Installing a disk

The disk should be pre-initialized. Pre-initializing may be done at a PC or in the instrument with DATA STORAGE menu item INITIALIZE DISK. Maintaining a stock of several formatted disks is recommended to minimize maintenance time on the instrument.

Disks are inserted and removed from the front panel as described in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2 Floppy Disk Insertion/Removal Procedure

Step Action

1Open the door.

2Insert the disk into the slot until it catches in place.

3To remove the disk, press the rectangular button next to the slot. Be sure to label the contents of each disk.

4Close the door.

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