Omega Vehicle Security Introduction, OMP-MODL System `THE BIG PICTURE’, Omp-Mnl Vs Omp-Modl

1... INTRODUCTION

1... INTRODUCTION

MANUAL OVERVIEW

This User’s manual provides information relative to the use of the OMP-MODL Portable Data Logging Systems manufactured by Omega Engineering. The manual is organized into sections describing the main components of a OMP-MODL system, from the System Base through the various features within the provided software. The last section of the manual consists of the Appendices which give detailed specifications and information for general reference and advanced applications.

After following the instructions for the installation of the HyperWare software, much can be learned by exploring this manual, the software and the hardware in any order... without concern for damaging results. However, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that this User’s manual be read in its entirety before deploying the OMP-MODL in a real application.

A note on the keyboard / mouse convention used within this manual... Throughout the manual, instructions on PC keyboard entry or menu selections via mouse are specified by using italic print such as ENTER which refers to the `Enter’ Key on the keyboard or FILE which refers to the menu item titled `FILE’.

OMP-MODL SYSTEM: `THE BIG PICTURE’

The OMP-MODL is a battery powered portable data logging and control system. It can be left at a site to collect data from various analog and digital signal or sensor inputs. This data is mathematically processed by the OMP-MODL and stored in its internal memory while simultaneously performing basic onsite alarm functions. The collected data is then transferred to a PC running the supplied HyperWare software for data plotting, real-time trending and analysis.

OMP-MNL VS OMP-MODL

The OMP-MNL is a special fixed functionality model of the OMP-MODL family. The OMP-MNL offers the same functionality as the basic OMP-MODL with the exception that it cannot be expanded with the addition of Interface Modules.

Throughout this manual, references made to the OMP-MODL generally refer to the OMP-MNL and the OMP-MODL except where noted.

OMP-MODL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A OMP-MODL portable data logging system consists of a number of components...

both hardware and software.

The main components are listed below and details follow:

♦OMP-MODL System Base

♦Interface Modules

♦HyperWare™ , Windows based software

♦Options such as modems, PCMCIA, etc

USING THE OMP-MODL 1-1