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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The 53SU6000 is a software product designed to run on an Intel® Pentium®-based Personal Computer
®
running the Microsoft
vides a process control communications interface for the following Micro-DCI
Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Professional operating system. This product pro-
®
instruments.
53MC5000Process Control Station
53SL6000Single Loop Controller
50XM2000Magnetic Flowmeter
53MC4000Four Loop Controller
53MC2000Single Loop Controller
50KM5000Chameleon
53MC1000Single Loop Controller
The Pentium processor is the minimum level processor for acceptable performance. In addition to the computer, related hardware components are available for use with the 53SU6000 system. Interface cards for
Micro-DCI Datalink and MicroLink networks are available to provide high performance interfaces to the
Micro-DCI instrument line.
1.1 Overview
The Micro-DCI 53SU6000 system is a distributed process control and information management system
which provides the capability to divide process functions among many system components to provide
operating flexibility , system reliability, reduced system costs and ease of implementation. Distribution combined with redundancy also allows system control and operating functions to be divided among system
elements to increase reliability and flexibility and to reduce risk.
1.2 Notation Conventions
Window titles, menu items, and the labels on keys and pushbuttons are shown in bold UPPER CASE type.
Text that the user types in, computer responses, and example text are shown in constant width type.
The term pushbutton refers to video buttons with a three-dimensional appearance; selecting such buttons
via the cursor positioning device (mouse or trackball) or keyboard causes them to appear “pushed in”.
Many of the windows which appear on the 53SU6000 system contain buttons labelled OK, CANCEL and
CLOSE. The OK button is used to save data and close the window in which it appears. The CANCEL button is used when data is not to be saved, and the current window clo sed. The CLOSE button is used when
there is no data to be saved, and the current window is to be closed (except in the case of dialog pop-up
windows, which are closed using an OK button).
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1.3 Model Number Breakdown
Refer to the product data sheet or data tag for the model number of the product fu rn ish ed. T he details of a
specific number are as follows:
53SU60 A_0
Engineering Reference
Client Interface
DDE & OPC1
Micro-PWC2
Security Key Type
Parallel Port0
USB Port1
Design LevelA
Micro-DCI GDBA Database Size
Not ApplicableX
300 Tags0
Unlimited1
Media Type
CD-ROM0
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2.0 REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Hardware Requirements
2.1.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements
The following minimum hardware requirements must be met to successfully load and run the 53SU6000
software. These include:
•An Intel-based, Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional -compatible personal computer
(PC) with a Pentium processor and minimum speed of 200 MHz.
•128 MB of memory.
•A 4 MB disk drive.
•A CD-ROM drive. (The 53SU6000 software is distributed on CD-ROM.)
•An IBM AT-compatible 101 key keyboard.
•A cursor positioning device. This can be a two or three button mouse, trackball or other
Professional-compatible cursor positioning device.
•A video board and monitor which support at leas t 256 col ors (8 bit mode) at a mi nimum of 640
x 480 pixel resolution.
•A 3.5 inch floppy disk drive for small capacity removable storage.
•A parallel port for printing and hardware key installation.
•A full size ISA bus slot is required for each installed Supervisor card.
2.1.2 Hardware Compatibility
The 53SU6000 software can be installed and run on any personal computer which meets the minimum
requirements listed in Section 2.1.1 and which can run the Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional
operating system.
When the 53SU6000 software and supported third party software (e.g., Microsoft EXCEL) are installed on
qualified hardware, full support for performance and reliability is provided. WHEN THE 53SU6000 SOFT-
WARE IS INSTALLED ON ANY EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED AND SUPPORTED MODELS LISTED ABOVE, AND/OR IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SOFTWARE OTHER THAN THAT
SUPPORTED FOR USE WITH THE 53SU6000, ONLY LIMITED SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. In
such cases, limitations on the extent of support are at the discretion of the company.
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2.2 Software Requirements
The software versions required for the 53SU6000 are discussed in this sub-section, as well as requirements for compatibility between the 53SU6000 and other Micro-DCI products.
2.2.1 Requirements
The following software versions are required for the 53SU6000, Relea se 3.0:
•Windows 2000 Professional, SP2 or Windows XP Professional
•53SU6000 Application Software, Version 3.0
•Supervisor Card Firmware, Rev. 5
2.3 Micro-DCI Instrument Compatibility
In order to use the new Release 3.0 of the 53SU6000 Micro-DCI Communication Services system software, the following changes or upgrades must be made to any Micro-DCI instrument s to be used with the
new software:
•Supervisor cards REQUIRE an upgrade to REV5 of the firmware
•53MC5000 units with firmware levels of REV0 through REV4 generate pre-acknowledged
alarms. REV5 firmware is available that enables ala rm s to be ack no wle dg e d by the op er at or.
•53SL6000 units with REV0 firmware generate pre-acknowledged alarms. REV1 firmware is
available that enables alarms to be acknowledged by the operator.
•The following control modules can only be used in Hierarchical Displays by connecting them to
CON modules on the Supervisor Card:
53MC1000
53MC
53MC4000
50KM
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3.0 INSTALLATION
The 53SU6000 is composed of several hardware and software components integrated into a base personal computer (PC). This section provides information on installing these hardware and software components. Some of the instructions for this installation will be included with the hardware or software
components and are not addressed in this Installation and Setup Guide. The installation order of these
components is significant, and should be done in the following sequence:
1. Set up the base PC. (See Section 3.1.)
2. Verify that the base PC is running the Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP
Professional operating system. If this operating system is not already installed on the base
PC, install it at this time. (Section 3.2.)
3. Determine the available I/O addresses that can be used when installing a Supervisor board.
(See Section 3.3.)
4. Install the optional Micro-DCI network interface board. This can be either a Datalink
Supervisor board, MicroLink Supervisor board or Redund ant MicroLink Supervisor board
pair. These supervisor boards enable multiple instruments to be networked together and
connected to this base PC. (See Section 3.4.1.)
5. Install the 53SU6000 hardware key. (See Section 3.4.2.)
6. Connect the Micro-DCI instruments to base PC. (See Section 3.4. 3.)
7. Verify that Windows Workstation has been properly configured to run the 53SU6000.
(See Section 3.4.4.)
8. Install the 53SU6000 software. (See Section 3.5.)
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3.1 Setting Up the Base PC
Connect all peripheral hardware units to the base PC, including the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CDROM unit (if it is an external CD-ROM reader). Connect the base PC and all peripheral units to a power
source. See the instructions that are included with the PC for setting up these components. Section 2.1.2
lists the manufacturers and models that are recommended to run a Micro-DCI system and are supported
by the manufacturer.
Section 2.1 lists all of the 53SU6000 hardware requiremen ts . Verify that all of the hardware component s of
the base PC meet or exceed these hardware requirement s. You can refer to the base PC’s documentation
to verify these hardware requirements.
3.2 Verifying/Installing Windows
The 53SU6000 requires that the base PC is running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP
Professional.
3.2.1 Verifying Version of Windows
Follow the following steps to determine which version of Windows is running on the PC:
•Locate the icon labeled My Computer on the Windows Desktop. With the mouse, right-click
on this icon. The screen should appear as shown in Figure 3-1.
•From the drop-down menu that appears, select the Properties item. The System Properties
window will appear as shown in Figure 3-2.
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Figure 3-1. My Computer Icon and Drop-down Menu
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Figure 3-2. System Properties Window, General Tab Selected
•If the General tab is not selected, select it. The operating system version appears as shown in
the above figure. V erify that Windows 2000 Professional or Windo ws XP Professional software
is installed.
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3.3 Determine I/O Address for Supervisor Board
Part of the 53SU6000 installation procedure includes de te rm ining which I/O a ddresses h ave al ready b een
assigned to other devices and functions and what I/O addresses are available. This information will be
necessary for installing a Supervisor Board. When installing a Supervisor Board, the I/O address on this
card must be set before it is installed. For this reason, you need to know what I/O addresses are available
when you are installing this board.
Follow the steps below to determine available I/O addresses.
3.3.1 Windows 2000 Professional
Locate the icon labeled My Computer on the Windows Desktop. With the mouse, right-click on this icon.
The screen should appear as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Selecting the Manage Menu Item
Select the Manage menu item as shown in Figure 3-3.
From the Computer Management\System Tools\System Information \Hardware Resources
path, click I/O. The first set of four digits in the Address Range column, as shown in fig, cont ains the physical I/O addresses that have already been assigned to another function. Find an unused I/O address for
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each Supervisor Board in the system. Valid Supervisor Board I/O addresses are: 0x280, 0x290, 0x300,
0x310, 0x380, 0x390 and 0x3A0.
Figure 3-4. Computer Management Window
3.3.2 Windows XP Professional
•Open the Help and Support Center dialog by clicking on the Start button, then selecting Help
and Support from the menu.
•Click Support on the Help and Support Center toolbar.
•Click Advanced Information on the left side of the window.
•Click View Detailed System Information on the right side of the window.
•From the System Summary\Hardware Resources path, click I/O. The first set of four
digits in the Address Range column, as shown in Figure 3-5, contains the physical I/O
addresses that have already been assigned to another function. Find an unused I/O address
for each Supervisor Board in the system. Valid Supervisor Board I/O addresses are: 0x280,
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0x290, 0x300, 0x310, 0x380, 0x390 and 0x3A0.
Figure 3-5. System Information Window, I/O Addresses Displayed
3.4 Hardware Installation
3.4.1 Supervisor Board Installation
The Supervisor board for the ISA bus is an optional Micro-DCI network communication printed circuit
board. The Supervisor board provides the software products running on PC with the ability to communicate
with the Micro-DCI Networks. (If your 53SU6000 is not equipped with Supervisor boards, you may skip to
Section 3.4.2.)
✎NOTEOne full-size ISA bus slot must be available for each Supervisor
board installed in the personal computer on which the 53SU6000
software will be used. An additional half-size ISA bus slot is
required immediately to the right of each MicroLink Supervisor
board for which a redundant network connection is required.
3.4.1.1 Mechanical Specification
The Supervisor board is a rectangular board measuring 12.3 inches by 3.9 inches.
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3.4.1.2 Electrical Specification
Table 3-1. Power Requirements
ComponentRequirement
Voltage 5 V dc +/- 5%
Current 1.5 Amps
3.4.1.3 Environmental Specification
Temperature: 0 to +60 degrees C (board only)
The temperature specification of the personal computer is a function of other product component tempera-
ture specifications (if lower) and internal temperature gradients.
3.4.1.4 Jumper Settings
The Supervisor board has three jumpers (J3, J4 and J5) that set the I/O- Port address fo r the board. Th ese
are set at the factory for I/O address 300H. Figure 3-6 illustrates the jumpers, and Table 3-2 shows the
jumper settings that provide alternate addressing if required, possibly for multiple board installations. Using
the board’s jumpers, select a unique I/O address for each Supervisor Board in the system based on the
results of Section 3.3.
To change the I/O address set by these three jumpers, remove the plastic “shorting block” from the two
undesired jumper pins and slide it over the pins th at create the desired I/O address for this supervisor
board. You can change the settings on one, two, or all three jumpers.
Figure 3-6. Supervisor Board, Jumpers Shown
Table 3-2. Selecting Supervisor Board Base Address With Jumpers J3, J4, and J5
J3J4J5Base Address
ABABAB300H
ABABBC310H
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Table 3-2. Selecting Supervisor Board Base Address With Jumpers J3, J4, and J5
This sub-section details the steps needed to insert the Supervisor board in the expansion slot of the personal computer on which the 53SU6000 software will be installed.
✎NOTEThe internal configuration of personal computers can vary be twee n
models and between manufacturers. If you have questions about
the internal layout of your PC, or difficulty in following the steps
below, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
.∆ WARNING The Supervisor board will be installed in a computer which
operates with possibly lethal voltages. Before removing the
computer cover, observe the precautions shown in S tep 1,
which follows, to provide personal protection and prevent
damage to the systems components.
1. Prepare to install the Supervisor board as follows.
a. Turn off the computer and unplug the unit from its power source.
b. Disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit.
c.Remove any jewelry from your hands and wrists.
d. Use only insulated or non-conductive tools.
2. Remove the computer’s cover.
3. Choose an expansion slot. This can be any ISA slot that can accommodate a full length ISA
board.
4. Remove the expansion slot’s backplate by removing the screw found at the top of the
backplate. Retain this screw for use in a later step.
5. Install the Supervisor board into the expansion slot. Do not touch the gold fingers on the
connector edge when handling the Supervisor board. Make sure that the board is firmly seated
in the connector slot.
6. Secure the Supervisor board to the computer chassis, using the screw ret ain ed in step 4. The
attachment is made at the top of the expansion slot.
7. Make sure that no components on the motherboard (e.g., heat sinks) interfere with the
Supervisor board when it is fully inserted in the motherboard card slot.
8. Replace the computer’s cover.
9. Reconnect all devices and cables.
10. Turn the computer power on.
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Testing the correctness of the Supervisor board installation can be performed after the Supervisor driver
and related software are installed. Supervisor software installation is discussed in Section 3.5.
3.4.2 Installing the Hardware Key
The 53SU6000 software is licensed by th e compa ny. T he license is protected by a hardware key, shown in
Figure 3-7, which must be attached to the PC’s parallel port. The hardware key does not functionally com-
promise the parallel port. When inst alled, the hardwa re key provides a female connector allowing a p arallel
device to be attached to it. If a device (for example, a printer) is already connected to the parallel port,
remove the parallel cable connector, connect the hardware ke y to the port, and reconnect the cable to the
hardware key. Signals to and from the attached parallel device will be passed through the hardware key.
The hardware key must be installed for the 53SU6000 software to run.
Figure 3-7. Hardware Key for Use with 53SU6000 System Software
Installation of 53SU6000 software and licenses (Section 3.5) can proceed if the hardware key is not
attached; however, no 53SU6000 windows can be opened. Instead, a pop-up window will be displayed
which states:
Can’t read hardware key.
Key must be attached to parallel port.
If the wrong hardware key is attached to the parallel port, a pop-up window will display the following message:
No valid 53SU6000 software license found.
If problems reading the hardware key persist, test the operation of the parallel port. This can be done by
attaching a printer to the port and attempting to print to it.
3.4.3 Connecting Micro-DCI Instruments to the Base PC
The connection necessary for this communication can be made in one of several ways:
•The computer’s COM port can be connected directly to the mini-DIN configuration port on the
front of the controller as described in Section 3.4.3.1.
•A COM port on the computer can be connected to a Dat alink ne twork using a special In terface
Terminal Board (ITB) that converts the RS-232 signals used by the computer’s COM port to
the RS-485 signals used by the Datalink instruments. This scheme is described in Section
3.4.3.2.
•If the computer contains Datalink SUPERVISOR cards, each card can be connected to a
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Datalink network.
•If the computer contains MicroLink SUPERVISOR cards, each card can be connected to a
MicroLink peer-to-peer network. If each standar d Mi croL ink SUPERVISOR card is paired with
a Redundant MicroLink SUPERVISOR card, the computer can communicate with one or two
redundant MicroLink networks.
3.4.3.1 Connecting to a Single 53MC5 00 0 Co n trolle r
To connect a COM port on the computer to a single 53MC5000 all you need are:
•an available COM port on the computer
•a cable to connect the COM port with the mini-DIN configuration port on the front of the
controller (behind the flip-down door below the display).
An appropriate cable is P/N 698B184U01. Six feet (1.8 m) in length, the cable has a DIN connector on one
end and a 9-pin connector on the other.
If your COM port requires a 25-pin connector, you have either of two options:
•buy an adapter locally to use the 9-pin cable
• order cable P/N 698B183U01; it has a 25-pin connector instead of a 9-pin
3.4.3.2 Connecting a COM Port to a Datalink
A COM port on the computer can be connected to a Datalink network using a special Interface Terminal
Board (ITB) (P/N 686B720U01) that convert s the RS-23 2 signals used by the computer’s COM port to the
RS-485 signals used by the Datalink instruments.
This connection scheme is illustrated in Figure 3-8. Note that this drawing shows how to connect the special RS-232/RS-485 ITB to the first 53MC5000 on the Datalink (both standard rear terminal block and
optional cord set rear connection are shown). For details concerning the rest of the Datalink (which is
essentially a “daisy chain” of instruments), its termination, and suitable wire, consult the installation section
of the 53MC5000 instruction bulletin.
Note that Figure 3-8 shows a cable used to connect the ITB with a 53MC5000 having the cord set option.
This cable is available in many lengths; the part numbers are shown in Table 6-4.
3.4.3.3 Connecting the 53SU6000 to the Datalink Network
Once a Datalink SUPERVISOR card is installed in the co mputer, connect the computer to the Datalink network.
If your controllers have standard rear terminal connections, making this connection requires only one
cable. This cable has a 10-pin connector with a grounding lug on on e end and five bare wire s on the other.
Cables may be ordered using the part numbers shown in Table 2 in Figure 3-9.
Making this connection if your controllers are equipped for optional rear cord sets requires:
•A cable from Table 2 in Figure 3-9
•The Communications ITB 686B622U01
•A modular cable 677B943Uxx; this cable has a modular telephone connector on each end.
(See Table 1 in Figure 3-9 for part numbers and available cable lengths.)
To make the connection:
1. Plug the 10-pin connector on the cable to the port at the top of the SUPERVISOR card.
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2. Connect the grounding lug on the connector end of the cable to the same ground as the
Datalink instruments’ power common.
3. The bare wire end of the 677B907 cable can be connected to the standard rear terminal
connector on the first instrument on the Datalink as shown in Figure 3-9.
If your controllers use optional cord sets, connect the bare wire end of the 677B907 cable to the te rminals
on the communication ITB. Remove the resistors on the ITB as shown in Figure 3-9. Then connect a
677B943 modular cable to J2 on the ITB and to J10 on the first instrument in the Datalink as shown in
Figure 3-9.
3.4.3.4 Connecting the 53SU6000 to the MicroLink Ne twork
Once a MicroLink SUPERVISOR card is installed in the computer on which you will run the 53SU6000
software, connect the computer to the MicroLink network. Making this connection requires:
•one modular cable to connect the MicroLink SUPERVISOR card to the Communications ITB.
Cable 677B943Uxx can be ordered in several lengths as shown in Table 1 in Figure 3-10.
•one modular cable is required to connect the Communication ITB to the first in strument on the
MicroLink network. Cable 677B943Uxx can be ordered in several lengths as shown in Table 1
in Figure 3-10.
To make the connection:
1. Plug one end of the 2.5 ft (.76 m) modular cable into the port at the top of the MicroLink
SUPERVISOR card.
2. Plug the other end of the same modular cable into J3 on the Communications ITB. Leave the
resistors on the ITB. The purpose of this ITB is to serve as a termination for the network.
3. Plug one end of the modular cable (P/N 677B943) in J1 on the ITB.
4. Plug the other end of this modular cable into J6 on the first controller on the MicroLink
network.
If you are using a Redundant MicroLink continue with the following steps.
5. Plug the second 2.5 ft (.76 m) modular cable provided with the Redundant MicroLink option
into the connector on the Redundant MicroLink Supervisor card.
6. Plug the other end of the same modular cable into J3 on the second Communication ITB
provided. Leave the resistors on this ITB, also.
7. Plug one end of the second modular cable (P/N 677B943) in J1 on the second ITB.
8. Plug the other end of this modular cable into J8 of the first controller on the MicroLink network.
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Figure 3-8. Connecting the Computer’s COM Port to the Datalink
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Figure 3-9. 53SU6000 Datalink SUPERVISOR Card to Datalink Interconnection Diagram
(ID-53-1610)
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Figure 3-10. 53SU6000 MicroLink SUPERVISOR Card to MicroLink Interconnection Diagram
(ID-53-1597)
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3.5 Installing the 53SU6000 Software
Now the process of installing the 53SU6000 software may begi n.
3.5.1 Pre-Setup Procedure
•Check that the 53SU6000 hardware key is connected to the pa rallel port of the computer.
•Have the 53SU6000 license key(s) ready.
•Have the Micro-DCI Supervisor board I/O port address(es) ready.
•Power-up the PC and boot Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.
•Log on to Windows with administrative privileges. You must have administrative privileges or
the installations process will not complete successfully.
•Close all Windows applications that are open, (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail,
Scheduler, etc.).
✎NOTE53SU6000 Setup is the main installation program. Several sub-
windows will open and close throughout the installation process.
The installation will be complete when the main 53SU6000 Setup
program ends. Do not reboot the base PC until the main 53SU6000
Setup prompts you to do so.
3.5.2 Beginning Micro-DCI Master Setup
•Insert the Micro-DCI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
•Open Explorer and select the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive .
•In the root directory of the CD-ROM, double click on the setup.exe file.
•In the Micro-DCI Master Setup, click on the Micro-DCI Communications Services
Installation button.
3.5.3 Beginning 53SU6000 Installation
•The InstallShield Wizard is loaded and then The 53SU6000 System Setup window appears.
Make sure all other applications are closed on your PC.
•Click Next to begin installing the 53SU6000.
3.5.4 Choosing the Location for the 53SU6000 System
•The Choose Destination Location window appears, which enables you to specify the drive
and directory where you want the 53SU6000 installed. You can accept the default path of
C:\UDCI by clicking the Next button or you can change the destination directory by clicking
the Browse button.
•If you clicked the Browse button, enter both the drive and directory you want to use as the
destination directory in the Choose Directory field.
•If the directory does not exist, Setup will ask you if it should be created. If this window appears,
click the Yes button.
•Click the Next button.
•The Select Program Folder window appears. Select the program Folder you want the
program icons added to. The Micro-DCI Communications Services folder is selected by
default as the folder for the program icons. You can accept the default, select an existing
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program folder, or type a new program folder.
•Click the Next button.
•A Setup window with a progress bar appears and the Micro-DCI files begin to install.
•The Enter Info rmation window appears and prompt s you to enter an eight-chara cter name for
your entire Micro-DCI local system.
•Either accept the default name or enter a name and click the Next button.
•The progress bar finishes updating and the Setup process continues.
3.5.5 Installing Data Access Objects (DAO)
•Micro-DCI Communication Services uses Data Access Objects (DAO’s) to store local
databases. If Microsoft DAO 3.5 has not been previously installed, the setup program instructs
you to run the DAO Setup from the Micro-DCI Master Setup menu. This may be done anytime
after the completion of the Micro-Tools installation.
•If DAO 3.5 is already present on the system, Section 3.5.5 will be bypassed and the setup
program will perform the actions in Section 3.5.6.
3.5.6 Installing Micro-DCI Services / Program Folder
•The Micro-DCI Services will be automatically installed. A window will pop up to install these
services.
•When the services are installed, the window will close and return you to the Main 53SU6000
Setup.
• The 53SU6000 Setup program then creates the Micro-DCI Communications Services
program folder and automatically adds the appropriate icons for the 53SU6000 product.
3.5.7 Installing 53SU6000 License Keys
Setup will launch the Micro-DCI License Administration program to enter your license keys. License keys
must be added one at a time.
•Select Add new license... from the License menu.
In the License Administration dialog, type in your license in formation for one lice nse key.
Be certain to enter all information exactly as it appears. Click Save and this information will
be verified and written to the license file. If the information entered is not correct, a pop-up
message box will appear and the information will have to be corrected.
The following license keys are used:
udcidde- enables the DDE server
udcigds- enables the Micro-PWC server
udciopclocal- enables the OPC server
udciunlim- enables the unlimited tag option
udci- enables the 300-tag option
•Repeat the two steps above for each license key.
•When finished, select Exit from the File menu.
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•If you are upgrading or reinstalling a 53SU6000 over an existing 53SU6000, a window will
appear at this time asking if you would like to add any networks (Micro-DCI instruments)
now. If you would like to add Micro-DCI instrument networks, click on the Yes button.
3.5.8 Adding Micro-DCI Networks
•The Add Micro-DCI Networks window appears. Click the Next button.
•The Setup program then starts the Super32 program, which is a 53SU6000 program that
enables you to add Micro-DCI network instruments to your system. This is a good time to add
Micro-DCI networks to your system since you need to reboot your PC after installing the
53SU6000 software and after you install the Micro-DCI networks.
•The first Network Wizard window lets you select whether you are adding a network that is
connected to your system through a supervisor board (SUP) or though a COM port (COM).
Select either SUP or COM. Then click the Next button.
•In the Network Wizard - Network Attributes window , enter a Network Name (up to 9
characters) and select a Network Position. Then click the Next button.
•The Network Wizard - Backup window appears. Select Master or Backup, and then click the
Next button.
•The Network Wizard - Network Parameters window appears. Set the I/O Port Address to
agree with the address jumpers on the Supervisor board as shown in Table 3-2.
•The parameters change depending on the type of network that is being installed.
•After selecting the port, click the Next button.
•In the Network Wizard - Finish window, click the Finish button.
•A window appears stating that you need to reboot your computer for the system to recognize
the newly added SUP Micro-DCI networks. Click the OK button.
•If the network was added successfully, Super32 will ask if another network is to be added. If
so, repeat the above steps until all desired Micro-DCI networks have been added. Answering
No exits Super 32 and returns you to the Main 53SU6000 Setup program.
•At this point the Notepad application opens and a 53SU6000 Read Me file appears containing
53SU6000 release information. When you have finished reading this document, close
Notepad.
•Setup will now ask if you want to restart the PC.
•Select Yes and then click the OK button to restart the PC.
•This completes the setup process.
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4.0 START-UP AND OPERATION
4.1 53SU6000 Startup
When 53SU6000 setup is complete, the Windows Program Group illustrated in Figure 4-1 is created.
Figure 4-1. Micro-DCI Communications Services Program Group
The function of the icons contained in the Micro-DCI Communications Services Program Group are
detailed below:
DocumentsInstruction Bulletins for Micro-DCI Communications Services and
Micro-DCI controllers.
Super32
DDE ServerThe Micro-DCI DDE Server provides data in “tag.atom” format
License
Administrator
Tool
Super32 is the Micro-DCI network administration program used
to configure networks, instruments, tags, etc. Double-click this
icon to start Super32.
to DDE clients such as Microsoft Excel.
Double-click on the License Admin icon to add or edit license
keys.
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OPC Client
The OPC Client makes data in OPC servers available to
PC-FTRAN.
OPC
Test
Client
A simple OPC client, useful for testing OPC connectivity.
4.2 NAMING CONVENTIONS
TAG.ATOM Notation
Many applications use the TAG.ATOM naming conventio n to reference data values. The T AG portion of the
name uniquely identifies the module containing the value. The ATOM portion uniquely identifies which of
the values in the module is to be referenced.
4.2.1 TAGs
4.2.1.1 Types of TAGs
There are three types of TAGnames:
USER CONFIGUREDUser configured TAGnames are Micro-DCI “A” values in the
instrument. See the respective instrument’s Instruction Bulletin to
see if the module of interest has been assigned a TAGname. The
TAGname may be configured using any configuration method
available for the instrument in question, i.e. front p anel, hand-held or
the super32 configuration program.
EXTENDEDExtended T AGnames are generated for 53SL60 00 controllers. Since
the controller only has a single “A” value (the Unit Tagname),
additional TAGnames are created by adding suffixes to the Unit
Tagname.
NETWORK ADDRESS
TAGNAMES
The System Module of all instruments can be referenced by Network
Address TAGnames of the form “Netname-ia”, where Netname is
the name assigned to the Micro-DCI network and “ia” is the network
address of the instrument (0-31).
4.2.2 Special Considerations in Using TAGnames
•Any unused modules in instruments should have their TAGNAME set to “null”. The easiest
way to do this is to use the Remove Tag function in the Super32 software.
•The Micro-PWC DBA applications do not allow the use of duplicate tagnames. The first
occurrence of a tag is used. Super32 recognizes duplicate tagnames and attaches a suffix to
the end of duplicate tags to make them unique.
•Although Micro-DCI instruments can store any ASCII character in a tagname, the Micro-PWC
system only recognizes A-Z, 0-9, _ (underscore) and - (dash). All unrecognized characters will
be scanned in as underscores
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4.2.3 ATOMS
4.2.3.1 Types of ATOMnames
There are two types of ATOMnames:
SYMBOLIC
ATOMNAMES
NETWORK
ATOMNAMES
Symbolic ATOMnames are short abbreviations for the name of the
value, i.e. PV for Process Variable, etc. For 53MC5000’s and
53SL6000’s, consult the instruments’ Instruction Bulletins for th e
lists and descriptions of the various ATOMnames. Consult the online help in Super32.
Network AT OMnames (called “Network Reference” in the 53SL6000
Instruction Bulletin) have the form L00, C10 1, etc.
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4.3 INTERFACING WITH THE Micro-PWC GLOBAL DBA
The UdciGDS.ini file (located in the Windows root directory) allows several parameters of the
Micro-PWC Global DBA system to be customized:
[Events]
AREAThis parameter should be set to the area in which all Micro-DCI
events will be reported. This value is ignored if an area as described
in Section 4.0 is assigned.
Values range from 1 to 255.
PRIORITYThis parameter should be set to the priority level at which all Micro-
DCI events will be reported. This value is ignored if a priority as
described in Section 4.0 is assigned.
values to the various Micro-PWC system displays. This parameter
establishes an upper limit as to how old trend data values may be.
Setting this parameter to low time values produces fresher data but
increases the time required to call up a display for the first time.
Settings are in seconds. Values range from 1 to 65535 seconds.
BKGDDELAYMSECThis parameter is set by the factory and should not be changed.
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4.4 ASSIGNING AREA, PRIORITY AND LEGENDS
The Micro-PWC product and OPC Server expect that tagged modules contain several parameters which
are not defined in Micro-DCI instruments. These parameters may be configured using the Configure Auxiliary Atoms dialog which may be called up from the tag context menu. These parameters are:
LEGENDA legend of up to 32 characters can be configured to describe this
tag in more detail. When a process alarm is displayed on the MicroPWC or OPC Client, the legend will be included.
AREAIf this tag generates a process alarm, it can be assigned to one of
255 areas. Micro-PWC and many OPC Clients allow sorting of
alarms based on their area.
PRIORITYIf this tag generates a process alarm, it is assigned a priority level
from 1 to 16. The priority determines the import ance of an ala rm and
the position in which it is displayed in the Mini-Alarm window. The
priority also determines the color in which the alarm is presented to
the user, a nd the type of audible alarm which accompanies it. Priority
1 is the highest priority.
ALARM DISPLAY
PANEL
✎NOTEThese Auxiliary atoms are stored in a Microsoft Access database called
If this tag generates a process alarm on Micro-PWC, the alarm can
be assigned to one of 256 Alarm Display Panels. Setting the value to
0 removes it from all groups.
udciaux.mdb located in the udci directory.
- Copy this file to the udci directory of a designated Backup Micro-PWC node.
- Backup this file along with the instrument database and program files.
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4.5 USING THE DDE SERVER
The 53SU6000 includes a DDE server, udcidde.exe, for use in exporting the real-tim e da ta from the MicroDCI instruments to a third party DDE client such as Microsoft Excel.
APPLICATION NAMEudcidde.exe
AVAILABLE TOPICSAll module tag names displayed in the Super32 tree view.
AVAILABLE ITEMSThe Micro-DCI Global Database atoms.
✎NOTESome applications may require that the tagname and atom name be
enclosed within single quotation marks (‘).
For example, in Microsoft Excel: = udcidde|’FIC-101’!’C100’
4.6 USING THE OPC SERVER
4.6.1 Specifications
•Compatible with OPC 1.0
•Supports all OPC 2.0 Interfaces except Public Groups and Persistent Files
•Supports OPC Alarms and Events Version 1.0
•Provides access to all Tag.Atom items in all Micro-DCI instruments connected to the PC
•The number of points scanned at rates faster than 2 seconds should be limited to 500
4.6.2 Installation
Step 1:Follow the installation instructions in the Micro-DCI Communications
Step 2:Install the OPC Data Access 2.0 Components from the main
4.6.3 Configuration
•No configuration of the OPC server is required.
•The Micro-DCI instruments must have tagnames configured for the modules to be accessed.
See Section 4.2 of this document.
•The Area, Priority and Legend associated with alarms can be configured for each tagname as
described in Section 4.4 of this document.
Services Installation and Setup Guide. Be sure to enter the
udciOPCLocal license key.
Micro-DCI Setup menu
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 General Recommendations
The 53SU6000 is primarily a software product which is installed in the user’s Personal Computer. This
means the environment in which the 53SU6000 components are installed can be very site-specific.
Table 5-1 provides general information and cross references to aid in proble m resolutio n for p roblem s ar is-
ing during installation and setup of 53SU6000 components. If the source of the problem is external to
53SU6000 hardware and software (e.g., in Windows, in a third-party Ethernet interface board or driver,
etc.), consult the appropriate documentation.
Table 5-1. 53SU6000 Installation and Setup Problems and Recommendations
SYMPTOMRECOMMENDATION
No power, LEDs not lit.Make sure power cable is properly connected.
Make sure that the power switches on the personal computer
unit and the monitor are in the ON position.
53SU6000 software not
running.
Make sure the Hardware Key is properly installed on the
parallel port. The hardware key is used to license the
53SU6000 software, and must be installed for the
53SU6000 software to run. See Section 3.4.2 for information
on installing the Hardware Key.
Make sure the 53SU6000 software has been properly
installed. See Section 3.5 for information on installing the
53SU6000 software.
Make sure that the Micro-DCI license has been properly
installed. Refer to the License Admin icon in Section 4.1.
5.2 Diagnostic Messages
Diagnostic output on the 53SU6000 falls into several categories:
•Messages generated by the Windows operating system
•Messages generated by the 53SU6000 software
5.2.1 Windows Messages
Messages generated by the Windows operating system can be viewed using the EVENT VIEWER from
the ADMINISTRA TIVE T OOLS program group. See the document ation which accompanied your Windows
software for further details on use of this item.
5.3 Technical Support
Technical support for the 53SU6000 product is available from the factory. Contact your local factory sales
office for information on obtaining technical support.
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6.0 SUPPORT SERVICES
A number of support services are available to users of the 53SU6000 and other Micro-DCI software and
equipment. These include training programs, software maintenance agreements, and replacement parts.
6.1 Software Maintenance Agreement
A Software Maintenance Agreement provides the user with Software Update Service. Software Updates
may provide modifications, improvements and/or enhancements to existing functionality. Software Update
Service includes:
•the right to receive one copy of the Software Updates for the software specified in the
Agreement, and related standard documentation, which are released during the term of the
Agreement.
•a copy of the standard documentation concerning Micro-DCI Software Updates.
✎NOTETechnical support and installation of Software Updates are not
included in the Software Update Service.
6.2 Training
The factory has a modern training facility that provides service and repair instruction. On-site training is
also available. Contact a factory sales office for specific information and scheduling.
6.3 Replacement Parts
The 53SU6000 is a software product. Optional hardware items available for use with the 53SU6000 are
shown in Table 6-1 through Table 6-4.
When ordering standard parts for the 53SU6000, use the part numbers an d descriptions shown in
Table 6-1 through Table 6-4. Order replacement parts from a factory sales office. Provide the part descrip-
tion, spare part order number and quantity.
6.4 Technical Documentation
Additional copies of this manual can be obtained from the nearest factory sales office at a reasonable
charge.
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The Company’s policy is one of continuous product improvement and the
right is reserved to modify the information contained herein without notice, or
to make engineering refinements that may not be reflected in this bulletin.
Micromod Automation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear
in this manual.