Campbell PONDVIEW 4.0 Instruction Manual

PONDVIEW 4.0

CSI AQUACULTURE

AUTOMATED MONITORING AND CONTROL SUPPORT SOFTWARE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REVISION: 6/02

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PondView Table of Contents

PondView Introduction

I.1 Please Read This........................................................................................1

I.2 Overview ...................................................................................................1

I.3 Installation.................................................................................................1

I.4 Uninstall ....................................................................................................3

I.5 Some Notes on System Resources.............................................................3

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1. Setting Up the Network and Communicating

1.1 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Setup ..................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.1 Start the Server............................................................................ 1-1

1.2.2 Configure Communication.......................................................... 1-2

1.3 Device Configuration Settings.............................................................. 1-4

1.3.1 Serial Port.................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.2 PakBusPort.................................................................................. 1-4

1.3.3 CR10X-TD.................................................................................. 1-4

2. PondView Display Screen

2.1 Enable the Display................................................................................ 2-1

2.2 Overview Page...................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Pond Page ............................................................................................. 2-2

2.4 Temperature Thermometer ................................................................... 2-3

2.5 Trends ................................................................................................... 2-3

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3. Control Set Points and Alarms

3.1 Control Set Points ................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Aerator Control ........................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Alarms .................................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Aerator Alarms............................................................................ 3-2

3.2.2 Dissolved Oxygen Alarm............................................................ 3-3

3.2.3 Communication Alarm................................................................ 3-3

4. Manual Control

4.1 Aerator Control..................................................................................... 4-1

5. Timer Aerator Control

6. DO Probe Calibration

6.1 Dissolved Oxygen Calibration.............................................................. 6-1

6.2 Air Calibration ...................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 Hand Calibration................................................................................... 6-1

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7. Communication Status

8. Remote Buoy

8.1 Wireless Dissolved Oxygen Probe........................................................ 8-1

8.2 Buoy Parameters ................................................................................... 8-1

9. Troubleshooting

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PondView Introduction

I.1 Please Read This

Welcome to PondView, Campbell Scientific’s Windows compatible support
software for CR10X-TD Monitoring and Control Systems. Please take time to
read this manual thoroughly before installing your software. We have
designed PondView to be as intuitive as possible, so have intentionally kept
this manual short.

This manual assumes that the user is familiar with the Microsoft Windows
interface. If you need help with some of Windows’ features, please call a
Campbell Scientific Applications Engineer.

I.2 Overview

PondView is a combination of two separate software programs that interface
together to provide complete monitoring and control support of your
Automated Monitoring and Control System via the personal computer.

Initial setup will be supported through LoggerNet, while regular monitoring
and control will be a function of the PondView screen.

I.3 Installation

For most applications LoggerNet will be used very infrequently; however, it
will always be running in the background. For some modifications and
troubleshooting LoggerNet may be required.

As with all software, Campbell Scientific strongly recommends that a back-up
of critical files be performed before software installation. In addition, periodic
back-ups should be performed on files in the Campbellsci directory.

PondView requires Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating
systems. The computer should have at least a Pentium II processor with 128
MB RAM.

The following instructions assume that drive D: is a CD-ROM drive on the
computer from which the software is being installed. If the drive letter is
different, substitute the appropriate drive letter.

Install the LoggerNet CD by inserting the CD into the CD slot of the computer;
this will initiate the installation process. DO NOT change the default locations
for the directories and file locations. Follow this installation by installing the
PondView CD. As with the LoggerNet CD, this will automatically initiate the
installation process. DO NOT change the default locations for directories and
file locations. Simply select Next.

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If remote PCs are being used to network with the main server computer, then
PondView is the only installation that is required. Installation of LoggerNet is
only required on the server PC.

When prompted to restart the computer select Yes. If insertion of the CD does
not initiate the installation process, proceed as follows: From the Windows
system menu, select Start | Run.

Type D:\Setup.exe in the Open field or use the Browse button to access the
CD-ROM drive and select the setup executable in the folder.

This activates the PondView Installation Utility. Follow the prompts on the
screen to complete the installation.

The file Campbellsci will be loaded into the C:\Program Files directory. All
of the LoggerNet and PondView files will be found in the Campbellsci file.

Each PondView software package also includes a customized Application File.
This program is found on the 3 ½ floppy disk.

To install this file, insert the floppy disk into your A: drive. Using Windows
Explorer select the A: drive. Click the right mouse button and select Copy on
PondView.ini. Paste this file to the C:/Program File/Campbellsci/PondView
folder. This file already exists in the PondView folder so you will be asked if
you would like to replace it. Select yes. This will load the proper files to
operate your individualized program.

If a remote PC is used to network with the server running LoggerNet, the
network path needs to be specified as part of the PondView path.

Right click on PondView, found in START | PROGRAMS. A menu will
appear. Select Properties.

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The Path should read: “C:\Program Files\Campbellsci\PondView\
PondView.exe” 192.168.22.131 username password 6789

The 192.168.22.131 is the IP address of the server computer. This will be
different for every computer.

If a username or password is not used, then any word can be substituted.

I.4 Uninstall

Should you need to remove PondView from a computer, an uninstall program
is provided. Select SETTINGS from the Start button then select CONTROL
PANEL. Double click on ADD/REMOVE programs. Select PondView from
the list and select the Add/Remove button.

I.5 Some Notes on System Resources

PondView is capable of running in the background while you are doing other
work with other programs. To do this, it uses the system’s idle time for some
of its serial communications. Some other applications may be so resource
intensive that PondView does not receive sufficient time for its
communication. PondView will not run reliably with these applications
loaded.

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Section 1. Setting Up the Network and Communicating

1.1 Getting Started

With the software installed, you are probably anxious to start using PondView.
If at all possible, prior to deploying the equipment in the field, make sure you
can establish a telecommunication link with the CR10X-TD—even if you have
to create a temporary setup in your office. Getting familiar with PondView
and your CR10X-TD in the comfort of your office will be a lot less frustrating
than trying to resolve problems in the field. If your CR10X-TD is already
deployed and working, then establishing communications with the CR10X-TD
is the place to start. RF radio telecommunication should not be operated at

close distances. Damage to your radios can occur.

1.2 Setup

The LoggerNet communications server is the application that provides the
software interface between the computer applications and the CR10X-TD
network. The server software must be running on the computer for data

monitoring and control to occur and to allow any of the applications to be
used to access information from the CR10X-TD.

1.2.1 Start the Server

The Server is accessed through the PROGRAMS directory. From the Start
button select PROGRAMS. From the PROGRAMS menu select LoggerNet.
A bar menu will be displayed.

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1.2.2 Configure Communication

The Setup Screen is used to configure your CR10X-TD network, define the
communication link that exists between the computer and the CR10X-TD, and
to set up the data collection schedule.

Although many different methods are used for communication between the
monitoring system and the PC, the following are the most common methods
used.

• Direct Connect - Simple serial communication or RAD Short-Haul
Modem communication.

• Spread Spectrum Radio - Connection using Campbell Scientific RF400 or
other spread spectrum radios. These radios do not require FCC licenses.
Distance for communication is limited.

• Radio Frequency (RF) - Connection over specific frequencies require an
FCC license. Distances are generally greater than for the RF400 although
both require line-of-site paths.

The Setup Screen is accessed through the LoggerNet Menu Bar. The Setup
button is the first button from the left of the Menu Bar.

When you first select the Setup button, the dialog box should appear as:

The Setup Screen is divided into two parts: the device map (left side of the
screen) and the set up tabs (right side of the screen).

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Begin adding devices to the device map in the order that they appear in your
communication link. For example, let’s assume your CR10X-TD is connected
to the computer via an RF400 radio link. You would first add a Serial Port,