Port Communications Setup dialog, Status | Varec 8315 Series

Using ViewRTU	TankGate Interface

appears. This example dialog box contains the default settings for communications setup.

Figure 6-17:Port Communications Setup dialog

Port Communications Setup dialog

This dialog box allows the user to enter the specifications of the TankGate’s communication port. When OK is selected, the setup data is stored as the default setup next time ViewRTU is executed.

6.5.4.2Status

The Status option is provided so the user is able to observe communications data. The following dialog box appears when this option is selected.

Figure 6-18:Communications Diagnostics dialog

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Varec 8315 Series manual Port Communications Setup dialog, Status

Contents

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