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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the DAQEXPLORER.

This manual explains the operating procedures of the DAQEXPLORER on Windows 95/98/2000

and Windows NT4.0.

Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event a question arises.

For information about the handling precautions, functions, and operating procedures of the

RD-MV100/RD-MV200 and the handling and operating procedures of Windows, see the

respective manuals.

Contents of the Package

The package contains the following items:

• DAQEXPLORER (Model: RD-DXA200-02) Installation Disk: 2 floppy disks

• User’s Manual (M-3645, this manual): 1 piece

Notes

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of

continuing improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions.

• Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its

contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact

Omega.

• Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without Omega’s

permission is strictly prohibited.

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than one user is also prohibited.

• Transfer or lending of this software to any third party is prohibited.

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caused by the use or any unpredictable defect of the product.

• Please keep the original disk in a safe place.

• The serial number will not be reissued.

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Revisions

First Edition: December 1999

Second Edition: July 2000

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2nd Edition: July 2000 (YK)

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How to Use this Manual

Structure of the Manual

This manual consists of the following 6 chapters and an index.

Chapter Title Description

1 Before Use Describes the PC requirements needed to run the

2 Using the DAQ Desktop Describes the DAQ desktop used to start various

3 Using the Data Monitor Describes the operations used when monitoring the

4 Displaying Data with the Data Viewer Describes the operations used when monitoring the

5 Describes the procedures used to configure the

RD-MV100/RD-MV200 RD-MV100/RD-MV200 such as measurement

6 Error Messages and Describes error messages and their countermeasures.

Their Corrective Actions

Index Gives an index.

DAQEXPLORER, the installation procedures, and
other information.

software programs.
It also describes the procedures to setup

communications between the RD-MV100/RD-MV200

and the PC.

data in real-time on the monitor connected to the RD­MV100/RD-MV200 via network.

stored data on the hard disk or converting the stored
data to other formats such as ASCII.

conditions.

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The Scope of This Manual

This manual does not explain the basic operations of Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0.

For information related to the basic operation of Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT4.0, see

the manual that came with Windows.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Unit

K Denotes 1024. Example 100 KB

Notations of menus, commands, dialog boxes, and buttons

Enclosed with [ ].

Symbols

Note

Gives useful tips on the operation of the software.

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Contents

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. i

How to Use this Manual.............................................................................................................................ii

The Scope of This Manual ....................................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1 Before Use

1.1 DAQEXPLORER Overview ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Installing the DAQEXPLORER .................................................................................................. 1-4

1.4 Configuring the Network ........................................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Using the DAQ Desktop

2.1 Starting and Exiting the DAQ Desktop ...................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Starting and Stopping Data Acquisition on the RD-MV, Send a Trigger ................................... 2-5

2.3 Using the Snap Shot Function ..................................................................................................2-6

2.4 Confirming the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 Data ............................................................................ 2-7

2.5 Automatically Transferring Data in the RD-MV ......................................................................... 2-9

2.6 Viewing the Property and Version Information ........................................................................ 2-12

Chapter 3 Using the Data Monitor

3.1 Starting the Data Monitor .......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Displaying the Trend .................................................................................................................. 3-3

3.3 Displaying the Color Graph ..................................................................................................... 3-14

3.4 Displaying Numeric Values ...................................................................................................... 3-16

3.5 Displaying the Meter ............................................................................................................... 3-17

3.6 Displaying Alarms ................................................................................................................... 3-19

3.7 Circular Display ....................................................................................................................... 3-22

3.8 Connecting Communications between the Data Monitor and the DAQ Desktop .................... 3-24

3.9 Pausing the Monitor and Turning ON/OFF the Link ................................................................ 3-26

3.10 Stopping Communications between the Data Monitor and DAQ Desktop and Exiting the Data

Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 3-27

Chapter 4 Displaying Data with the Data Viewer

4.1 Starting and Exiting the Data Viewer ........................................................................................ 4-1

4.2 Displaying the Waveform ........................................................................................................... 4-4

General Display Settings ............................................................................................................................. 4-5

Setting the Time Axis ................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Setting the Y-axis ......................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Turn ON/OFF the Alarm Display .................................................................................................................. 4-6

Selecting the Characters Used to Identify Channels ................................................................................... 4-7

Showing/Hiding Cursors .............................................................................................................................. 4-7

Displaying Cursor’s Values........................................................................................................................... 4-8

Displaying Statistics ..................................................................................................................................... 4-8

Adding Arbitrary Marks ................................................................................................................................ 4-8

Searching the Alarm Transition Point and Mark Position ............................................................................. 4-9

4.3 Circular Display ....................................................................................................................... 4-11

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4.4 Displaying Numeric Values ..................................................................................................... 4-13

General Display Settings of the Numeric Display ...................................................................................... 4-13

Setting the Time Axis ................................................................................................................................. 4-13

Turn ON/OFF the Alarm Display ................................................................................................................ 4-13

Selecting the Characters Used to Identify Channels ................................................................................. 4-14

Showing/Hiding Cursors ............................................................................................................................ 4-14

Adding Arbitrary Marks, Deleting Marks, and Resetting Marks ................................................................ 4-14

4.5 Linking Files and Saving the Link Settings File ....................................................................... 4-15

4.6 Listing Alarms and Marks and Converting the List ................................................................. 4-17

4.7 Displaying the TLOG File ........................................................................................................ 4-19

4.8 Saving the Display Settings ....................................................................................................4-21

4.9 Converting the Data ................................................................................................................ 4-22

4.10 Printing .................................................................................................................................... 4-25

Chapter 5 Configuring the RD-MV100/RD-MV200

5.1 Starting the Configurator ........................................................................................................... 5-1

Starting the Configurator ............................................................................................................................. 5-2

Creating Setup Data by Configuring a New System .................................................................................... 5-3

Loading Preexisting Setup Data .................................................................................................................. 5-3

5.2 Setting the Measurement Channels .......................................................................................... 5-4

Input Type (Mode and Range/Type) ............................................................................................................. 5-5

Difference Computation and Reference ....................................................................................................... 5-5

Display Span ................................................................................................................................................ 5-5

Scale ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-5

Square Root ................................................................................................................................................. 5-5

Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Input Filter and Moving Average .................................................................................................................. 5-6

Tag ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Display Zone ................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

Graph ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-7

Partial Expanded Display ............................................................................................................................. 5-7

Display Color ................................................................................................................................................ 5-7

Copying and Pasting Setup Data ................................................................................................................. 5-7

Setting One Channel at a Time.................................................................................................................... 5-8

5.3 Setting the Computation Channels ........................................................................................... 5-9

Display Span .............................................................................................................................................. 5-10

Alarm and Tag ............................................................................................................................................ 5-10

TLOG Computation .................................................................................................................................... 5-10

Rolling Average .......................................................................................................................................... 5-10

Display Zone, Graph, Partial Expansion, and Color .................................................................................. 5-10

Constant .................................................................................................................................................... 5-10

Setting One Computation Channel at a Time ............................................................................................ 5-11

Copying and Pasting Setup Data ............................................................................................................... 5-11

5.4 Configuring the Settings .......................................................................................................... 5-12

Screen Display ........................................................................................................................................... 5-12

Message/File ............................................................................................................................................. 5-13

Group/Trip Line .......................................................................................................................................... 5-14

Setting the View Group (RD-MV200 Only) ................................................................................................. 5-15

USER Key (RD-MV200 Only), Daylight Saving, Batch (Option, When the Style Number is Greater than or

Equal to 2) .................................................................................................................................................. 5-15

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Index

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Contents

5.5 Configuring the Setup Mode ................................................................................................... 5-16

Alarm/Relay/Remote .................................................................................................................................. 5-16

Scan Interval/Memory ............................................................................................................................... 5-17

Channel (Setting the Burnout and RJC) .................................................................................................... 5-18

Key Lock/Login .......................................................................................................................................... 5-19

Timer (Option) ............................................................................................................................................ 5-20

Report (Creating Hourly/Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports) .......................................................................... 5-21

Setting the Temperature, Tag, Memory Alarm Time, Displayed Language, and Partial Expanded Display5-22

Network ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-23

5.6 Adjusting the Setup Data (Checking the Data) ....................................................................... 5-25

5.7 Sending the Setup Data to the RD-MV ...................................................................................5-26

5.8 Checking the System Configuration and Initializing Setup Data ............................................ 5-27

5.9 Saving the Setup Data ............................................................................................................ 5-28

5.10 Printing the Setup Data ........................................................................................................... 5-29

5.11 Characters that can be Used .................................................................................................. 5-30

Chapter 6 Error Messages and Their Corrective Actions

6.1 Error Messages and Their Corrective Actions ........................................................................... 6-1

Index

Index .............................................................................................................................................. Index-1

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Chapter 1 Before Use

1.1 DAQEXPLORER Overview

The DAQEXPLORER consists of the following four software programs:

• DAQ Desktop

• Data Monitor

• Data Viewer

• Configurator

DAQ Desktop

• Data Monitor

• Data Viewer

• Configurator

Setup data

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Before Use

Ethernet

Display data file

Event data file

TLOG file

Setup data file

DAQ Desktop

The DAQ Desktop can be used to perform the following operations:

• Mount the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 on the network (make it accessible from the

DAQEXPLORER).

• Start the Data Monitor, Data Viewer, and Configurator programs.

• Check the files residing in the internal memory or external storage medium of the RD-

MV100/RD-MV200.

• Snap shot display of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 display screen.

• Automatic transfer of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 data.

• Copy RD-MV100/RD-MV200 data to the DAQ Desktop.

• Send triggers to the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.

RD-MV100/RD-MV200

Note

The DAQ Desktop and Data Viewer are automatically registered under [Programs] of the [Start] menu of

Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0 when the DAQEXPLORER is installed.

1-1

1.1 DAQEXPLORER Overview

Data Monitor

Monitor the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 data using a PC connected to the network by viewing the

trend waveform, for example. The following types of monitor screens are available:

• Alarm Monitor : Lists the alarm conditions of each group or alarms that occurred in the

• Trend Monitor : Displays the waveforms of the measured and computed data. This is

• Color Graph Monitor : Displays the measured and computed data using colors that

• Numerical Monitor : Displays the measured and computed data using numerical (digital)

• Meter Monitor : Displays the measured and computed data using analog meters. You

• Circular Monitor : Displays the measured and computed data in a circular fashion.

Data Viewer

The following three types of data files generated by RD-MV100/RD-MV200 can be displayed as

trends, digital values or in a circular fashion on the screen or printed.

• Display data file (.dds)

• Event data file (.dev)

• TLOG file (.dtg)

You can also use cursors to read the values of the displayed data, perform computation over a

specified region, and convert data to a file in ASCII format or a format that can be opened using

Excel/Lotus.

If you wish to open multiple Data Viewers, select [Program] - [DAQEXPLORER] - [Viewer] from

the Start menu.

past. It can be used to monitor alarms.

useful when you wish to observe the data trend.

correspond to specific values. This is useful when you wish to observe

the overall tendency of the measured and computed data.

values. This is useful when you wish to read the exact values.

can select bar graph, meter, or thermometer. This provides a useful

way to display the current conditions graphically.

1-2

Configurator

The Configurator is used to configure RD-MV100/RD-MV200 setup data such as the

configuration of the measurement channels and computation channels, the screen display

format, etc. Configuration data can also be stored to or retrieved from the hard disk on the

connected PC. There are three methods for setting the RD-MV100/RD-MV200:

• Retrieving the current setup data from the connected RD-MV and subsequently modifying

the settings.

• Loading saved setup data from the PC and changing the settings.

• Configuring a new system and settings.

1.2 System Requirements

Hardware

PC

PC capable of running Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT 4.0 with at least a Pentium 166

MHz MMX processor (Pentium II 266 MHz or better recommended).

RAM

64 MB or more (The recommended amount of RAM depends on various parameters such as

the performance of the graphics card. In general, 128 MB of RAM will provide smooth

operation.) However, the necessary amount of RAM may increase, if you are running other

programs simultaneously.

Hard Disk

Free space of at least 100 MB.

Floppy Disk Drive

1.44 MB floppy disk drive (one drive)

Mouse

Mouse supported by Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0.

Monitor

A monitor supported by Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0. At least 800 x 600 resolution

with at least 32 K of colors. 1024 x 768 resolution with 65536 colors recommended.

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Before Use

Communication Card

An Ethernet card supported by Windows. The TCP/IP protocol must also be installed.

Printer

Printer supported by Windows. You will also need an appropriate printer driver.

Operating System

Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT4.0.

Note

• When using Windows 95, make sure that the version of Internet Explorer is 3.02 or later.

• When using Window NT4.0, install [Service Pack5] or a later version of the service pack.

• When numerous RD-MV100/RD-MV200s are mounted onto the DAQ Desktop on Windows 95/98 and

• If daylight savings exists in the specified time zone, check “Automatically adjust clock for daylight

• Do not specify time zone settings in the Windows autoexec.bat file. If you see a line such as

• This program cannot handle data after year 2038.

many windows are opened, a message “A required resource was unavailable.” may appear and the

operation may become unstable.

savings changes.”

“TZ=GTM0” in the autoexec.bat file, deactivate it by attaching a REM command in front.

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1.3 Installing the DAQEXPLORER

A serial number is required in setting up the program. Check the serial number that is indicated

on the label of the first setup disk, DISK#1, beforehand.

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the first floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

3. Double-click [3

4. Double-click “setup.exe” to start the installation. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

• Terminate memory resident programs such as virus protection programs before installation.

• The DAQ Desktop and Data Viewer programs are registered in the Start menu immediately after

installation.

• When reinstalling the software, do an uninstall first.

• To uninstall the program, follow the procedures below:

1. Double-click “Add/Remove Programs” in the Windows Control Panel and uninstall the program.

2. As necessary, back up the following files to a different directory:

All files in the [Config] and [Desktops] directories that are located in the directory where this program

was installed.

3. Using Explorer, delete the Files and subdirectories that were created after the installation of the

program. Also, delete the directory to which the program was installed.

1/2 Floppy] in [My Computer] to open the floppy disk window.

1-4

1.4 Configuring the Network

The network must be configured so that the RD-MV and the PC can communicate properly

using DAQEXPLORER.

Set the network configuration on the RD-MV side.

For the configuration procedure, see the respective communication interface user’s manual.

1. Press the MENU key to display the setting mode menu.

2. Press the FUNC key for approximately three seconds to display the basic setting mode

menu.

For the RD-MV100

3. Press the [#10 (Communications)] soft key, then the [#1 (Ethernet, IP address)] soft key.

Then, press the [#2 (Ethernet, DNS)] soft key.

For the RD-MV200

3. Press the [#6 (Communications)] soft key, then the [#1 (Ethernet)] soft key to display the

following communication function menu:

4. Enter these three parameters.

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5. Enter a name.

* Host name The name that is specified here is used as an identification name for the RD-MV100/RD-

MV200 that can be mounted from within the network folder. If a name is not specified, the
IP address will be used as the identification name.

Note

• In using this software, the DNS, domain name, and suffix search order do not need to be configured.

• You can check and save the configuration using the TCP/IP menu of the Configurator.

• If you change the IP address, make sure to reboot the RD-MV.

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Chapter 2 Using the DAQ Desktop

2.1 Starting and Exiting the DAQ Desktop

Starting the DAQ Desktop

4. The DAQ Desktop opens.

1. From the Start menu, select
[Programs] - [DAQEXPLORER] ­[Desktop].

2. The password confirmation dialog box opens.

3. Enter the user name and
password.

2

Using the DAQ Desktop

Menu bar
Toolbar

Folder icon

CONFIG icon

MONITOR icon

VIEWER icon

Network icon

Recycle icon

Password confirmation

If the Ethernet login on the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 is set to [On] at the [admin] level, enter the

user name and password of the administrator that was registered on the RD-MV.

If the Ethernet login is set to [Not] (not used), you do not have to enter the user name or

password. Clicking the [OK] or the [Cancel] button starts the DAQ Desktop.

Note

If there are multiple RD-MV100/RD-MV200s that have the Ethernet login configured, only the RD-

MV100/RD-MV200 with the matching user name and password specified in step 3 will be mountable.

2-1

2.1 Starting and Exiting the DAQ Desktop

DAQ Desktop Functions

The DAQ Desktop has the following functions:

Menu bar

• File

• New Mount: Mounts the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 with the specified host name or IP
address onto the DAQ Desktop.

• New Folder: Creates a new folder. You can also make the folder the data transfer
destination.

• Property: Displays the properties of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.

• Set Time: Sets the date and time of all mounted , RD-MV100s, and RD-MV200s at
once.

• Port No.: You can check or change the port number.

• Exit : Exits the DAQ Desktop and returns to the Windows screen.

• Edit: Copies and Pastes selected files.

• View: Refreshes information, selects the display format of the list, and shows or
hides the toolbar and status bar.

• Window: Closes all windows.

• Help : Displays the version information of the DAQ Desktop.

Toolbar

(New Mount): This icon is equivalent to selecting [File] - [New Mount] from the

•

(New Folder): This icon is equivalent to selecting [File] - [New Folder] from the

•

(Property): This icon is equivalent to selecting [File] - [Property] from the menu bar.

•
(Version Information): This icon is equivalent to selecting [Help] - [About] from the menu bar.

•

menu bar.

menu bar.

2-2

Network icon

• Lists the RD-MV100/RD-MV200s that are on the same segment of the network.

• Mounts the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 that is on the network onto the DAQ Desktop.

Recycle icon

Deletes files and folders and dismounts the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.
VIEWER icon Starts the Data Viewer program.
MONITOR icon Starts the Data Monitor program.
CONFIG icon Starts the Configurator program.

RD-MV icon

The following operations can be performed:

• Start/Stop the data acquisition to the internal memory of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.

• Start the Data Monitor, Data Viewer,Configurator programs.

• Snap shot.

• View the files residing in the internal memory or the external storage medium of the RD-

MV100/RD-MV200.

• View and change the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 configuration.

• Create automatic transfer destination for the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 data and list the transfer

data.

Folder icon

This is the automatic transfer destination for the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 data. For the
procedures to create folder icons, see section 2.5.

Note

• Files and folders that are dragged and dropped onto the recycler icon are temporarily placed in the
following folder:DAQEXPLORER\desktops\DAQStation\recycler.

• When the DAQEXPLORER is restarted, all the data in the recycler folder are deleted.

Mounting the RD-MV100/RD-MV200

2. The network
folder opens.

1. Double-click here.

2.1 Starting and Exiting the DAQ Desktop

Network folder

Check mark appears when the RD-MV is mounted
onto the DAQ Desktop.

3. Drag and drop onto the desktop.

Reload

Select the display
format of the list

2

Using the DAQ Desktop

RD-MV that has been mounted

Network folder

The network folder will list the mountable RD-MV100/RD-MV200s that are within the same

segment.

The RD-MV100/RD-MV200 icons that have already been mounted onto the DAQ Desktop will

display red check marks.

In addition, the list of RD-MV100/RD-MV200 icons will show the host names that were

specified in section 1.4.

Methods used to display the list

You can select Icons, List, or Details.

• Display example when details is selected

Sort using the item that was clicked

Check marks are attached to RD-MV100/

Displays the model

Displays the IP address

MV200s that are mounted on the DAQ Desktop

Note

Depending on the network conditions, the RD-MV100/RD-MV200, even when it is in the same segment,

may not be listed. In this case, mount the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 by specifying the IP address or host

name. For details related to mounting, see the next page.

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2.1 Starting and Exiting the DAQ Desktop

Mounting by Specifying the IP Address or Host Name

2.The [New Mount]
dialog box opens.

1. Click here.
Or, select [File] - [New Mount].

New Mount

Mount the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 by specifying the IP address or host name.

This method is used to mount a RD-MV100/RD-MV200 residing in another network.

Clicking the [OK] button displays the icon of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 that has been mounted

on the DAQ Desktop.

Note

• The maximum number of RD-MV100/RD-MV200s that can be mounted is 16.

• The icon of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 that could not be connected is indicated with a red “×” mark.

• Connecting is not possible in the following cases:

• The RD-MV is not turned ON.

• The RD-MV with the specified IP address or host name does not exist.

• The user name and password (see page 2-1) do not match.

• Another user is using the particular RD-MV.

Opening the RD-MV Folder

RD-MV folder

Start/Stop the data acquisition (section 2.2)

3. Enter the host name or IP address.

Send a trigger (section 2.2)

Data monitor (section 3)

Snap shot (section 2.3)

Confirm data (section 2.4)

Check and reconfigure
RD-MV100/RD-MV200 setup data
(section 5)

Create and View the automatic
destination folder (section 2.5)

Exiting the DAQ Desktop

If you attempt to exit the program while the Data Monitor, Data Viewer, or Configurator is

running and the desktop is busy carrying out some operation, a message “Now working! Do you

exit all compulsory?” is displayed.

Note

You cannot exit from the DAQ Desktop, if you are editing a file that is outside the management of the

DAQ Desktop on the Data Viewer that was started from the Start menu or on the Configurator program.

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2. The RD-MV folder opens.

1. Double-click here.

2.2 Starting and Stopping Data Acquisition on the
RD-MV, Send a Trigger

RD-MV folder

Click here (start)

Indicates that the data
acquisition is started

Starting

Clicking the start button starts the data acquisition to the internal memory of the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200.

Stopping

When you click the stop button, a message, “Do you stop recording?” appears. Clicking the

[OK] button stops the data acquisition to the internal memory of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.

Click here (stop)

Indicates that the data
acquisition is stopped

Note

In some cases, the start/stop indicator may not be correct such as when the data acquisition is started or

stopped on the RD-MV.

Click here (send a trigger)

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Using the DAQ Desktop

Trigger

Sends the trigger signal used to store the event data to the internal memory. The trigger is valid

when the mode used to store the event data to the internal memory of the RD-MV is [Trigger]

or [Rotate], trigger type is set to key trigger ([Manual Trigger] is set to [ON], see page 5-17) and

the RD-MV is in the trigger-wait condition after you press the Start button. The trigger button

is invalid during all other operations.

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2.3 Using the Snap Shot Function

RD-MV folder

1. Double-click here.

2. The snap shot
screen opens.

Saving the snap shot screen

Drag and drop the snap shot screen that you wish to save onto the DAQ Desktop or onto a

folder on the DAQ Desktop.

The screen data that are dragged and dropped onto the DAQ Desktop are saved to the

DAQEXPLORER\desktop\DAQStation folder in the drive where the DAQEXPLORER was

installed.

The extension of the saved data file is [png].

The data that are saved cannot be opened using the DAQEXPLORER. You will need a

separate software program that can open the screen data.

Expand or reduce the size of the
snap shot screen

Take a new snap shot.

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2.4 Confirming the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 Data

Confirming the Data

RD-MV folder 1. Double-click here.

Displaying the data list

Displays a list of the files in the active folder of the internal memory or the external storage

medium of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200.

Data that can be displayed

The following data files can be listed:

•

Setup data file (*.PNL)

•

Display data file (*.DDS)

Event data file (.DEV)

•

• Report file

Hourly report file (*.DHR)

Daily report file (*.DDR)

Weekly report file (*.DWR)

Monthly report file (*.DMR)

TLOG file (*.DTG)

•

•

Manual sample file (*.DMN)

Display image data file (*.png)

•

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Using the DAQ Desktop

Reload the data

Copy the selected files to the copy buffer
Select the display format of the list

2. Open the list

Of the files listed above, display files, event files, and TLOG files can be opened using the Data

Viewer (See section 3).

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2.4 Confirming the DX100/DX200/MV100/MV200 Data

Methods used to display the list

You can select Icons, List, or Details.

• Display example when details is selected

Displays the data type

Displays the data size

Note

When viewing the contents of the external storage medium, only the data files in the directory that was

specified as the data save destination on the RD-MV are listed.

Copying Files to the DAQ Desktop

RD-MV folder

Sort using the item that was clicked

Displays whether the data are
of the internal memory or the
external storage medium
Check mark is attached to a file
that has been automatically
transferred

Attached to a file that is being
automatically transferred

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DAQ Desktop

Drag and drop

You can copy the file that is located in the RD-MV to the DAQ Desktop by dragging and

dropping the file onto the DAQ Desktop.

Copying and pasting files

To copy the files, select the files and select [Edit] - [Copy].

The files that are copied can be pasted to the active window by selecting [Edit] - [Paste].

Note

When the data are reloaded, the files residing the copy buffer are cleared.

2.5 Automatically Transferring Data in the RD-MV

Setting the Automatic Transfer Destination

RD-MV folder

Renaming the automatic transfer destination folder

1. Click here ([File] - [New Folder]).

Same name

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Using the DAQ Desktop

1. Drag and drop onto the DAQ desktop.

2. The folder name is set to the same name
as the icon of the RD-MV100/ RD-MV200
hat was mounted. This folder is the
automatic transfer destination.

2. A new folder is created.

3. Enter the folder name.

4. Drag and Drop onto the newly created folder icon.
(The automatic transfer destination is set to the
newly created folder.)

The data residing in the internal memory or external storage medium of the RD-MV can be

automatically transferred to the specified folder on the PC.

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2.5 Automatically Transferring Data in the DX/MV

Selecting the Files to be Automatically Transferred

1. Click here
([File] - [Property]).

2. The [Property] dialog
box opens.

Select the interval at which the data are
to be transferred in units of minutes
(10 to 120 minutes)

The number or date of the
data file that was previously

transferred
Start/Not start the Data Monitor program
from the RD-MV folder

Automatically transfer the files that are checked

Files that can be automatically transferred

The following files residing in the internal memory or the external storage medium of the RD-

MV100/RD-MV200 can be automatically transferred:

• Display data file

• Event data file

• Report file

• TLOG file

Resetting

All existing files of the selected types are automatically transferred at the time of the data

transfer immediately after the [Reset] button is clicked.

Updating

All files of the selected types that are created after the [Update] button is clicked are

automatically transferred during the next data transfer.

Monitoring

Select whether or not to start the Data Monitor program from the RD-MV folder. If you

deselect the check box, you will not be able to select the MONITOR icon of the RD-MV folder.

Note

• If the DAQEXPLORER is terminated with some files still selected to be transferred (denoted on each

file by a check mark), the selected files will be transferred when the first data transfer is performed

once the DAQEXPLORER has been restarted.

• The property icon ([File] - [Property]) cannot be selected unless the RD-MV folder is active (the RD-MV

folder is selected).

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Confirming the Transferred Files

RD-MV folder

2.5 Automatically Transferring Data in the DX/MV

1. Double-click here.

2. The automatic transfer
destination folder opens.

The location of the automatic transfer destination folder

Copy the selected files to the copy buffer

Paste the file in the copy buffer

Select the method used to display the list
(see section 2.4)

3. Displays a list of transferred files.

You can also open the above folder by double-clicking the automatic transfer destination folder

located on the DAQ Desktop.

Note

When the list of data residing in the internal memory or external storage medium of the RD-MV100/RD-

MV200 is displayed, data that have been transferred are indicated with red check marks.

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Using the DAQ Desktop

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2.6 Viewing the Property and Version Information

Property

1. Click here ([File] - [Property]).

2. The [Property] dialog
box opens.

The properties of the active RD-MV100/RD-MV200 are displayed. The following items are

displayed:

System No.: Number used on the Data Monitor

Host Name: RD-MV100/RD-MV200 host name

Serial No.: RD-MV100/RD-MV200 serial number

Address: RD-MV100/RD-MV200 IP address or host name

Interval: Automatic transfer interval of data (10 to 120 minute range)

Folder: Automatic transfer destination for the data

Reset: Transfer all existing data files

Update: Transfer only newly created data files.

Monitoring: Use/Not use the Data Monitor program.

Version Information

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Note

The property icon ([File] - [Property]) cannot be selected unless the RD-MV folder is active (the RD-MV

folder is selected).

1. Click here ([Help] - [About])

2. The [About]
dialog box
opens.

The version information of the DAQ Desktop is displayed.

2.7 Confirming the Port Number Setting the Time on
the RD-MV

2. The [Port No.] dialog
box opens.

1. Select [File] - [Port No.].

Note

The above dialog box can be used to change the port number. However, please consult your network

administrator when changing the port number.

Setting the Time on the RD-MV

2. The [Time] dialog box
opens.

1. Select [File] - [Set Time]. 3. Enter the date and time and click here.

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Using the DAQ Desktop

Sets the date and time of all mounted RD-MV100s, and RD-MV200s at once.

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Chapter 3 Using the Data Monitor

3.1 Starting the Data Monitor

Starting the Data Monitor (From the RD-MV Folder)

RD-MV folder

1. Double-click here.

Alarm monitor (section 3.6)

Trend monitor (section 3.2)

Color graphic monitor (section 3.3)

Numeric monitor (section 3.4)

Meter monitor (section 3.5)

Circular monitor (section 3.7)

Menu bar

Toolbar

Monitor bar

Trend monitor

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Using the Data Monitor

2. The trend monitor opens.

Display version information
of the Data Monitor

Status bar

Waveform display area

Zone display area

The Data Monitor can be used to monitor the measured/computed data and the alarms of the

RD-MV100/RD-MV200. The following six monitoring methods are available:

• Alarm monitor

• Trend monitor

• Color graph monitor

• Numeric monitor

• Meter monitor

• Circular monitor

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3.1 Starting the Data Monitor

Toolbar, monitor bar, and status bar

Clicking [View] - [Tool Bar], [Monitor Bar], or [Status Bar] from the menu bar displays the

corresponding bar in the window. The bar will disappear if the check is removed.

Note

• You cannot launch the Data Monitor using the MONITOR icon, if the Data Monitor is already running.

• You can monitor the data on the Data Monitor, even if the data acquisition to the internal memory of

the RD-MV is stopped.

• The trend screen is initially displayed when the Data Monitor is started.

• The RD-MV folder is displayed by double-clicking the RD-MV icon on the DAQ Desktop.

• If the connection conditions are saved by selecting [File] - [Save], they will be restored the next time the

Data Monitor is opened.

Starting the Data Monitor (From the Desktop)

For the operations that follow, see section 3.8, “Connecting Communications between the Data

Monitor and the DAQ Desktop.”

1. Double-click here.

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3.2 Displaying the Trend

Displaying the Trend

1. Click here ([Window] - [Trend Monitor]).

2. The trend monitor opens.

Connect/Disconnect the monitor (section 3.8, 3.10)

Select the displayed group

Pause the monitor (section 3.9)

Turn ON/OFF the link (section 3.9)

Turn ON/OFF the alarm display

Set general display settings

The red bar blinks when an alarm occurs

Characters used to identify channels

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Using the Data Monitor

Zoom in or zoom out of the time axis

Set the Y-axis

Display the cursor’s value

Mark the active
waveform

Zone display area

Grid brightness
adjustment knob

Show/Hide zone
display area

Turn ON/OFF waveform
display

Date

Trip line

Absolute or
relative time

Move the waveform
display position (scroll bar)

Zoom factor

Alarm display

Brightness adjustment
knob of the waveform
display area

Select the displayed group

Select the group for which the trend is to be displayed from the groups specified in [General

Display Settings]. The registration of channels to groups is done at [General Display Settings] -

[Channel No.].

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3.2 Displaying the Trend

General Display Settings

3. Click the tab of the group to be configured.
The waveform corresponding to the waveform No. that is clicked becomes active.

1. Click here ([Window] - [General Display Settings]).

2. The [General Display Settings]
dialog box opens.

Enter the group name

Select normal display or exponential display

See section 3.5, “Displaying the Meter.”

Enter the display range

Enter the display position

Show/Hide the trip line

Enter the trip line

Display color

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Paste the copied setup
data to the active

waveform number
Copy the setup data of the
active waveform number

Select the items to be copied

Initialize

Activate the settings

Set the selected range at once

Copy the settings of the first channel in the selected range to all other channels

Show/Hide the Y-axis

Register the channel

Assign numbers to the channels in the selected range in ascending order

Activate the settings and close the dialog box

Turn ON/OFF at once

Turn ON/OFF waveform display (Blue is ON)

Group

A maximum of 50 groups can be set. A maximum of 32 channels can be registered in one

group.

Turn ON/OFF the display

Check the box of the waveform number to be displayed. This is synchronized to the ON/OFF

button of the waveform display of the zone display area.