Varec 8315 Series 3 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module

8300 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module

3 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module

3.1 Features

• Supports up to 50 tanks

• Communicates using L&J Tankway protocol

• Interfaces to L&J Tankway compatible Tank Gauge transmitters

• ANSI/IEEE surge protection

The Model 8215 interface with tank gauge transmitters uses Whessoe-Varec’s Mark/

Space protocol to communicate. There are a number of transmitters that are Mark/Space

compatible, including:

• L&J MCG 1000

• L&J MCG 1500

• L&J MCG 2000

Note! The 8315 TankGate uses the 8215 communications module.

The Model 8315 requires an external +48VDC power supply. It is also possible to use the

+48VDC power supply of the TankGate to power the tank gauge transmitters, if there are

fewer than 15 devices. The following figure illustrates how the Model 8315 appears when

installed on the TankGate.

Figure 3-1: Mark/Space Diagram

Contents

Main Page Copyright Trademarks acknowledged Disclaimer of Warranties Limitations of Seller's Liability Terms of Use Page Preface Contents 1 Overview 2 H a r d w a r e 3 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Page 5 Installation 6 Using ViewRTU 7 Troubleshooting 1 Appendix 1Overview 1.1 Versions 1.2 Features 1.3 Applications Page Page Page Page 2.1 Hardware Block Diagram Figure 2-2: TankGate functional block diagram 2.2 Motherboard Description uP Figure 2-3: The TankGate motherboard 2.2.1 Power Supply Hardware TankGate Interface 8 Installation and Operations Manual VFIELD COM1 VFIELD + - 9 8300 Hardware F2 -15V Figure 2-6: DC Input voltage terminal block J7 J8 Figure 2-7: AC Power Fuse CTS TXD RXD 2.2.2 Switches and Indicators Figure 2-9: Switches SW3 on the TankGate motherboard 11 8300 Hardware -15V 2.2.3 Communications J7 J8 Figure 2-11:Com 0 J7 Terminal Block Figure 2-10:Com1 J5 Terminal Block Figure 2-12:Com1 SW2 Switch Figure 2-13:Com1 SW1 Switch Page Hardware TankGate Interface 14 Installation and Operations Manual 2.3 TankGate Communications Cable Figure 2-14:Com 1 Cable without RTS/CTS Com 0 (RS485) without RTS / CTS 3 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module 3.1 Features Figure 3-1: Mark/Space Diagram Figure 3-2: Model 8315 TankGate 3.2 Description Figure 3-3: Model 8315 L&J Tankway Interface 3.2.1 ID DIP Switch (SW1) Figure 3-4: ID DIP Switch settings 3.2.2 LED Indicators (D1-D6) Figure 3-5: Model 8315 LED Indicators 3.2.3 External Power Connector (+48V) (J2) Figure 3-6: External Power Connector 3.2.4 Surge/Shield Ground Connector (J4) 3.2.5 Field Wiring terminal block (J3) Page 4 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description 4.1.4 Communications 4.1.5 Protocols 4.1.6 Data Scanning Task 4.1.7 Database Manager 4.1.8 System Tasks 4.2 TankGate Software Blocks 4.2.1 TankGate 8315 Software Blocks 4.3 Database Organization 4.3.1 Point Format 4.3.2 Parameter Description Page Page 4.4 Gathering Point Data 4.4.1 Standard Request-Response Format 4.4.2 Change of State Format 4.4.3 Change of State-Related Parameters Page 4.5 Modbus Communications 4.5.1 Modbus Slave TankGate responds to the following Function Codes: 4.5.2 Fixed Modbus Map 4.5.3 GWBLK method Page Page 4.6 Clock (CLK) 4.6.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the CLK point are listed and described below: 4.7 Communications (COM) 4.7.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the COM point are listed and described below: 4.7.2 Application 4.8 Floating Point Register (FPREG) 4.8.1 Parameters 4.9 Emulator (EMU) 4.9.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the EMU point are listed and described below: 4.9.2 Application 4.10 EMU Gateway (EMUGW) 4.10.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the EMUGW point are listed and described below: 4.10.2 Application 4.11 Gauging Systems Inc. Model 2000 Interface (GS2000) 4.11.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the GS2000 point are listed and described below: Page 4.11.2 Application 4.12 Gateway Block (GWBLK) 4.12.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the GWBLK point are listed and described below: 4.12.2 Application 4.12.3 Size Parameter 4.13 Integer Register (IREG) 4.13.1 Parameters 4.14 Modbus Gateway (MODGW) 4.14.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the MODGW point are listed and described below: 4.14.2 Application 4.15 Scaler Point (SCALER) 4.15.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the SCALER point are listed and described below: 4.15.2 Application 4.16 System Information (SYS) 4.16.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the SYS point are listed and described below: 4.17 L&J MCG1000 Tank Gauge (LJ1000) 4.17.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the LJ1000 point are listed and described below: Page 4.17.2 Application 4.18 L&J MCG1500 Tank Gauge (LJ1500) 4.18.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the LJ1500 point are listed and described below: 4.18.2 Application Page 4.19 L&J MCG2000 Tank Gauge (LJ2000) 4.19.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the LJ2000 point are listed and described below: 4.19.2 Application Page 4.20 L&J Scanner (LJSCAN) 4.20.1 Parameters The database parameters used by the LJSCAN point are listed and described below: 4.20.2 Application Page 5 Installation 5.1 General Safety Guidelines 5.2 Installation Safety Guidelines 5.3 Installation Page 5.3.2 Mounting the Enclosure 5.3.3 Select the Unit address 1234 Address 1 Figure 5-2: Switch SW-1 setting for ID 1 Page Page 6Using ViewRTU 6.1 Overview 6.2 System Requirements 6.3 Installing ViewRTU 6.4 Executing ViewRTU Figure 6-1: ViewRTU Version Selection dialog Figure 6-2: Main ViewRTU window with descriptions 6.4.1 ViewRTU window 6.5 The ViewRTU Menu Bar 6.5.1 The File Menu Figure 6-3: The File menu 6.5.2 The Point Menu Figure 6-4: The Point Menu Figure 6-5: Dialog viewed when adding a new point Figure 6-6: Edit Point selection dialog Figure 6-7: Edit Point dialog Figure 6-8: Point deletion dialog 6.5.3 The Config Menu Figure 6-13:Spreadsheet Mode Edit window Figure 6-14:Configuration Password dialog Figure 6-15:Change Password dialog 6.5.4 The Communications Menu Figure 6-16:The Communications Menu Page 6.5.5 The Options Menu Figure 6-21:Convert ViewRTU versions dialog 6.5.6 The Help Menu Figure 6-22:The Help Menu 6.6 Using ViewRTU 6.6.1 Overview 6.6.2 Configuring Single Points Figure 6-23:Edit (Digital) Point dialog Figure 6-24:Edit Point dialog minimized 6.6.3 To modify a Value Figure 6-25:Edit Point dialog (adding a value) Figure 6-26:Edit point parameter value dialog Figure 6-27:Edit point parameter reference dialog 6.6.4 Configuring Multiple Points Figure 6-28:Spreadsheet Mode Window Figure 6-29:Spreadsheet Mode: Entering point parameter data Figure 6-30:Spreadsheet Mode: The Point Menu Figure 6-31:Spreadsheet Mode: The Edit Menu Figure 6-32:Spreadsheet Mode: Copying and Pasting point parameter data rows. Figure 6-33:Spreadsheet Mode: Editing point parameter values Figure 6-34:Spreadsheet Mode: Editing point parameter values using auto increment Figure 6-35:Spreadsheet Mode: The Options Menu Figure 6-36:Spreadsheet Mode: Viewing selected parameter types dialog Figure 6-37:Spreadsheet Mode: Hiding columns 6.6.5 Creating and Editing Connections Figure 6-38:Edit Point selection window Figure 6-39:Point Connections Window Page 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Overview 7.2 Troubleshooting the TankGate 7.2.1 LED Displays under normal conditions 7.2.2 LED Displays under Abnormal Conditions 7.2.3 Using the TankGate Push-buttons 7.2.4 Performing a Hard Reset Figure 7-1: Set the ID DIP switch to 15 Figure 7-2: Switches SW3 on the TankGate motherboard Figure 7-3: Set the ID DIP switch to the desired addresses Figure 7-4: Address indication from the LEDs Figure 7-5: Set the ID addresses 7.3 Maintenance Page i 8300 Appendix 1 Appendix 1.1 Ordering Structure Remote Terminal Unit TankGate 1.2 Ordering Structure NEMA 4 Enclosure 1.2.1 Modbus Map