8315 L&J Tankway Software Description

TankGate Interface

 

 

PntCheckSum Parameter

The PntCheckSum is a CRC-16 checksum of the Configuration Parameters of a point. Most points have the PntCheckSum parameter; a few like the CLK (Clock) Point, DIAG (Diagnostics) Point, and the register points (BREG, IREG, and DREG) do not. Any time a Configuration Parameter is changed, the TankGate re-calculates the checksum. The PntCheckSum is used at initialization to validate each point in the database.

PntStatus Parameter

The PntStatus parameter gives information about point execution. Refer to the information provided for each Software Block about the particular use of the PntStatus parameter.

Elapse Parameter

The Elapse parameter usually indicates the time of the last point execution. It is used as the basis for automatic Change of State notifications.

Value Parameter

The Value parameter indicates the real-time value of the point. In the case of DI points, the Value represents a Coded value (i.e., On, Off, Opened, Closed, etc.) AI points represent the Value in an IEEE floating point format. In most cases, the Value parameter is one of the most important parameters for a point.

Level & Temp Parameters

The Level & Temp parameters indicate the real-time tank level and temperature of the tank gauge point. There are many Software Blocks available in the TankGate associated with tank gauge communications, including Software Blocks for every major tank gauge manufacturer.

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Varec 8315 Series PntCheckSum Parameter, PntStatus Parameter, Elapse Parameter, Value Parameter, Level & Temp Parameters