Config Menu, Download Database to RTU | Varec 8315 Series specification

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6.5.3The Config Menu

Figure 6-9: The Configuration Menu

6.5.3.1Download Database to RTU

The Download Database to RTU option is used to download configuration data to the

TankGate. The following dialog box appears:

Figure 6-10:Dialog used to download TankGate data

Click the Download push-button to download data to the TankGate

6.5.3.2Upload Database from TankGate

The Upload option is used to upload configuration data from the TankGate. The following dialog box appears:

Figure 6-11:Dialog used to upload TankGate data

Figure 6-12:

Click the Upload push-button to download data from the TankGate. Once the upload is complete, the main window changes to display the uploaded configuration.

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Installation Operations Manual Page Copyright Disclaimer of Warranties Safety Precaution Definitions Safety Precautions Overview InstallationUsing ViewRTU Troubleshooting and maintenance Contents System Information SYS Using ViewRTU Troubleshooting Features VersionsApplications Operating temperature Specifications System DesignPower Supply Power consumption Storage temperature HumidityMechanical Construction Overview TankGate Interface Hardware Motherboard Description Hardware Block Diagram TankGate motherboard Surge Protection Surge Gnd terminal block J4 Unit AC Input Power terminal block J2Field Power Vfield terminal block J3 Auxiliary DC Output Power terminal block J8 Field Voltage Selection Jumper W3 AC Power Fuses F1,F2 Switches and Indicators Reset push-button SW3Hard Reset 3.1 COM0 J7 Communications 3.3 COM1 RS232/RS-485 Selection Switch SW2 3.4 COM1 Hardware Handshaking Switch SW13.2 COM1 RS-232/RS-485 J5 SW2 Set Tion Physical Handshak Ting Layer Ing Communica Hardware With RTS / CTS RS-232J6 TankGate Communications Cable 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module Model 8315 TankGate Description LED Indicators D1-D6 ID DIP Switch SW1 Surge/Shield Ground Connector J4 External Power Connector +48V J2 Connect the field wiring Field Wiring terminal block J3 8315 L&J Tankway Interface Module TankGate Interface Software Features Real-Time / Multitasking Executive Automatic Fault RecoveryReal-Time Clock System Tasks ProtocolsData Scanning Task Database Manager TankGate 8315 Software Blocks TankGate Software Blocks Parameter Classes Database OrganizationPoint Format Parameter Description Parameter Data Formats Common ParametersData Format Description Value Parameter PntCheckSum ParameterPntStatus Parameter Elapse Parameter Change of State-Related Parameters Gathering Point DataStandard Request-Response Format Change of State Format Deadband Modbus Slave Modbus Communications Fixed Modbus Map Function Code Description CommentsAddress Type Number Parameter Data Type Gwblk method 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Data Address Parameter Comments Dynamic Parameters Function Configuration Parameters FunctionClock CLK Parameters Communications COM Configuration Function Parameters Application Floating Point Register Fpreg Dynamic Function ParametersReal 4 bytes value API Emulator EMU Byte value indicating status of point Values are Hex representation of the request sent by the host Configuration Parame Function TersCurrent Command EMU Gateway Emugw Displays the tank number of the currently selected tank Gauging Systems Inc. Model 2000 Interface GS2000 Last message. The maximum is 255 seconds. The default is Raw2 Gateway Block Gwblk Addr1 is the Data Address and PntRef1 is the corresponding Byte value indicating status of point Values are No errorCRC-16 Checksum of points static Configuration Parameters Size Parameter Integer 2 bytes value Integer Register Ireg Current request message, displayed in hex format Modbus Gateway Modgw Current command. Values include Value = Ax + By + Cz + K Scaler Point ScalerDynamic Parame Function Ters Output value for the Scaler point Value parameter converted to Integer format System Information SYS 17 L&J MCG1000 Tank Gauge LJ1000 PntStatus will be set to indicate the failure Application 18 L&J MCG1500 Tank Gauge LJ1500 Task on the Motherboard determines that the Model 8315 has 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface 19 L&J MCG2000 Tank Gauge LJ2000 Enables the watchdog task on the Motherboard. The watchdog 8300 20 L&J Scanner Ljscan Command currently being sent to the gaugeNumber of gauge polls since last reset Number of gauge polls which resulted in an error Out 8315 L&J Tankway Software Description TankGate Interface Installation Safety Guidelines General Safety Guidelines Installation Mounting the TankGate inside the enclosure Mounting the TankGate Select the Unit address Wiring Up PowerInstalling Communications Mounting the Enclosure Establishing Host Communications Power-UpRS-485 Communications Initial system verification Installation TankGate Interface Executing ViewRTU Installing ViewRTUOverview System Requirements ViewRTU Version Selection dialog ViewRTU window ViewRTU Menu BarFile Menu Point Menu Select Point to Add dialog box EditEdit Point selection dialog Edit Point dialog DeletePoint deletion dialog Config Menu Download Database to RTUUpload Database from TankGate Creating a Password To enter the password Communications Menu Changing the PasswordChanging the Password PC Setup Status Port Communications Setup dialog Options Menu ConnectTankGate search dialog Import All Convert Configuration FilesConvert ViewRTU versions dialog Export All Help Menu Using ViewRTU Configuring Single Points Edit Digital Point dialog Edit Point Window Push-buttonsMinimize Previous Minimizing the Edit Point WindowConnections Next Edit point parameter value dialog To modify a ValueUpload To modify a value Adding Multiple Points Configuring Multiple PointsTo modify a Reference Edit point parameter reference dialog Adding Multiple Points Spreadsheet Mode Paste Point MenuEdit Menu Copy Paste & Dnld Set ValueSet Value with Auto Increment Options Menu ImportExport View Hide Row/ColParameter Type Description Unhide All Creating and Editing Connections Displaying the Point Connections window Point Connections WindowTo create a Connection Using ViewRTU TankGate Interface Indicator Condition Run indicator 1.3 TXD/RXD LEDs Using the TankGate Push-buttonsCommunications indicator LED Displays under Abnormal Conditions Press the Reset button Performing a Hard Reset Set the ID DIP switch to the desired addresses Replacing a defective component or module Maintenance Troubleshooting TankGate Interface 102 Ordering Structure Nema 4 Enclosure Ordering Structure Remote Terminal Unit TankGate Modbus Map Value12 Fpreg 3034 3094 8300 Your official representative Your offical representative