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FBxConnect™ Configuration Software User Manual (for the FB3000 RTU)
FBxConnect™ Configuration Software
User Manual (for the FB3000 RTU)
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FBxConnect™ Configuration Software User Manual (for the FB3000 RTU)
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1.1 Installing and Starting FBxConnect ........................................................................... 1
1.2 User Interface ........................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Menu ............................................................................................................ 3
1.2.2 Point Picker .................................................................................................. 4
1.2.3 Forward and Back Buttons ............................................................................ 7
1.2.4 Copy, Paste, and Pause/Resume Buttons ...................................................... 9
1.2.5 Status Bar ................................................................................................... 10
1.3 File Formats ............................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Native Data Types................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Save (Offline Mode) ................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Save As (Offline Mode) ........................................................................................... 16
2.3 Upload Solution ...................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Download Solution ................................................................................................. 27
2.5 Download to Flash .................................................................................................. 34
2.6 Close ...................................................................................................................... 38
3.1 Main ....................................................................................................................... 39
3.2 I/O .......................................................................................................................... 40
3.3 Gas ......................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1 DP Meter .................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2 Linear Meter ............................................................................................... 43
3.4 Liquid ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.4.1 Liquid Linear Meter ..................................................................................... 45
3.5 History ................................................................................................................... 46
3.6 Alarms .................................................................................................................... 48
3.7 Events .................................................................................................................... 50
3.8 Comm Ports ........................................................................................................... 52
3.8.1 Comm Ports – Overview Tab ....................................................................... 53
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3.8.2 Comm Ports – COM Tabs ............................................................................ 55
3.8.3 Comm Ports – ENET Tabs ............................................................................ 56
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Comm Ports – USB Tab ............................................................................... 57
3.8.4
4.1 Home ..................................................................................................................... 60
4.1.1 Configuring the Home Screen .................................................................... 62
4.2 Guided Setup ......................................................................................................... 65
4.2.1 Guided Setup: I\O Configuration ................................................................. 67
4.2.2 Guided Setup: I\O Configuration Details ..................................................... 69
4.2.3 Guided Setup: Communication Settings ..................................................... 72
4.2.4 Guided Setup: 4088 Setup .......................................................................... 74
4.2.5 Guided Setup: Fluid Selection ..................................................................... 76
4.2.6 Guided Setup: Custom Station Layout Configuration .................................. 78
4.2.7 Guided Setup: Station Assignment ............................................................. 80
4.2.8 Guided Setup: Engineering Units ................................................................ 81
4.2.9 Guided Setup: Station ................................................................................ 84
4.2.10 Guided Setup: Gas Composition ................................................................. 89
4.2.11 Guided Setup: DP Meter ............................................................................. 90
4.2.12 Guided Setup: Linear Meter ........................................................................ 95
4.2.13 Guided Setup: Linear Meter Curve Setup ................................................... 102
4.2.14 Guided Setup: Calculation Options ........................................................... 104
4.2.15 Guided Setup: Liquid Density .................................................................... 109
4.2.16 Guided Setup: Liquid Fluid Properties (Sediment and Water) .................... 112
4.2.17 Guided Setup: Liquid Fluid Properties (Additional Factors) ........................ 114
4.2.18 Guided Setup: Liquid Linear Meter ............................................................ 118
4.2.19 Guided Setup: Liquid Meter Curve Setup ................................................... 126
4.2.20 Guided Setup: Default Meter History Setup .............................................. 127
4.3 Engineering Units ................................................................................................. 129
4.4 Point Picker .......................................................................................................... 132
4.5 I/O Setup .............................................................................................................. 135
4.5.1 I/O Configuration ..................................................................................... 136
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4.5.1.1 I/O Configuration – General Tab .............................................. 137
4.5.1.2 I/O Configuration – Properties Tab ........................................... 138
4.5.1.3 IO Import Export ...................................................................... 140
4.5.2 4088B Setup ............................................................................................. 185
4.5.3 4088B ...................................................................................................... 187
4.5.3.1 4088B – General Tab ............................................................... 188
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4.5.3.3 Configuring Communications with a 4088B ............................. 194
4.5.4 HART® I/O ............................................................................................... 197
4.5.4.1 HART Device ............................................................................ 205
4.5.4.2 Configuring HART® I/O ........................................................... 211
4.5.5 Differential Pressure ................................................................................. 213
4.5.5.1 Differential Pressure – General Tab .......................................... 214
4.5.5.2 Differential Pressure – Calibration Values Tab .......................... 218
4.5.5.3 Configuring Differential Pressure Inputs................................... 219
4.5.6 Pressure ................................................................................................... 221
4.5.6.1 Pressure – General Tab ............................................................ 222
4.5.6.2 Pressure – Calibration Values Tab ............................................ 225
4.5.6.3 Configuring Static Pressure Inputs ........................................... 227
4088B – User Defines Tab ........................................................ 192
4.5.7 RTD .......................................................................................................... 228
4.5.7.1 RTD – General Tab ................................................................... 229
4.5.7.2 RTD – Calibration Values Tab ................................................... 233
4.5.7.3 Configuring an RTD ................................................................. 235
4.5.8 MV Sensor ................................................................................................ 236
4.5.9 Analog Input ............................................................................................ 238
4.5.9.1 Analog Input – General Tab ...................................................... 239
4.5.9.2 Analog Input – Calibration Values Tab ...................................... 245
4.5.9.3 Configuring Analog Inputs ....................................................... 247
4.5.10 Analog Output ......................................................................................... 249
4.5.10.1 Configuring Analog Outputs .................................................... 254
4.5.11 Digital Input ............................................................................................. 256
4.5.11.1 Configuring Digital Inputs ........................................................ 261
4.5.12 Digital Output .......................................................................................... 262
4.5.12.1 Configuring Digital Outputs ..................................................... 271
4.5.13 Pulse Input ............................................................................................... 273
4.5.13.1 Configuring Pulse Inputs .......................................................... 278
4.5.14 User Data ................................................................................................. 280
4.6 Pass Thru .............................................................................................................. 282
4.7 Summary.............................................................................................................. 284
4.8 Meter Setup ......................................................................................................... 286
4.8.1 Station Assignment .................................................................................. 290
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Station Fluid Type ..................................................................................... 291
4.8.2
4.9 DP Meter .............................................................................................................. 293
4.9.1 DP Meter – General Tab ............................................................................ 294
4.9.2 DP Meter – Advanced Tab ......................................................................... 301
4.9.2.1 Discharge Coefficient .............................................................. 306
4.9.3 Gas DP Meter Diagnostics ......................................................................... 308
4.9.3.1 Gas DP Meter Diagnostics – Factors & Values Tab..................... 310
4.9.3.2 Gas DP Meter Diagnostics – Calculation Alarms Tab ................. 314
4.9.4 DP Meter – Rates & Totals ......................................................................... 318
4.9.4.1 Gas DP Meter Rates & Totals – Rates & Totals Tab .................... 320
4.9.4.2 Gas DP Meter Rates & Totals – Fault Totals Tab ........................ 321
4.10 Linear Meter ......................................................................................................... 324
4.10.1 Linear Meter – General Tab ....................................................................... 325
4.10.2 Linear Meter – Auto-Adjust Tab ................................................................ 334
4.10.2.1 Calibration Curve Option (Auto-Adjust) ................................... 338
4.10.3 Linear Meter – Advanced Tab .................................................................... 340
4.10.3.1 Curve Setup (Linear Meter) ...................................................... 344
4.10.4 Linear Meter Diagnostics .......................................................................... 347
4.10.4.1 Gas Linear Meter Diagnostics – Factors & Values Tab ............... 349
4.10.4.2 Gas Linear Meter Diagnostics – Calculation Alarms Tab ............ 353
4.10.5 Linear Meter Rates & Totals ...................................................................... 357
4.10.5.1 Gas Linear Meter Rates & Totals – Rates & Totals Tab ............... 359
4.10.5.2 Gas Linear Meter Rates & Totals – Fault Totals Tab ................... 360
4.11 Fluid Properties .................................................................................................... 364
4.11.1 Fluid Properties – General Tab .................................................................. 364
4.11.2 Fluid Properties – Advanced Tab ............................................................... 370
4.11.3 Fluid Properties – Component Tab ............................................................ 375
4.12 Components ........................................................................................................ 376
4.12.1 Components – General Tab ...................................................................... 377
4.12.2 Components – Component Tab ................................................................ 380
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4.12.3 Component Import Export ....................................................................... 382
4.12.3.1 Importing a Gas Composition CSV File ..................................... 384
4.12.3.2 Exporting a Gas Composition CSV File ...................................... 386
4.12.3.3 Creating a Gas Composition CSV File ....................................... 389
4.12.4 Apply Composition Values ........................................................................ 392
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Liquid Linear Meter ............................................................................................... 393
4.13
4.13.1 Liquid Linear Meter Flow Calculations ....................................................... 394
4.13.2 Liquid Linear Meter – General Tab ............................................................. 396
4.13.3 Liquid Linear Meter – Advanced Tab ......................................................... 406
4.13.3.1 Curve Setup (Liquid Linear Meter) ............................................ 409
4.13.4 Liquid Linear Meter – Volume Correction Tab ........................................... 412
4.13.5 Liquid Linear Meter – Water Tab ............................................................... 416
4.13.6 Liquid Linear Meter – Additional Factors Tab ............................................. 419
4.13.7 Liquid Linear Meter – Diagnostics ............................................................. 421
4.13.7.1 Liquid Linear Meter Diagnostics – Factors and Values Tab ........ 423
4.13.7.2 Liquid Linear Meter Diagnostics – Calculation Alarms ............... 425
4.13.8 Liquid Linear Meter – Rates & Totals .......................................................... 429
4.14 Liquid Product ...................................................................................................... 430
4.15 Liquid Density ....................................................................................................... 432
4.16 Station ................................................................................................................. 436
4.16.1 Station – General Tab ............................................................................... 437
4.16.2 Station – Advanced Tab ............................................................................ 454
4.16.2.1 Calculation Failure Options ...................................................... 459
4.16.3 Station – Rates & Totals Tab...................................................................... 461
4.17 Averages .............................................................................................................. 462
4.18 Totals Drop-Down List .......................................................................................... 464
4.18.1 Totals ....................................................................................................... 465
4.18.2 Totals Setup ............................................................................................. 468
4.18.2.1 Totals Setup – Meter Fault Totals ............................................. 470
4.18.2.2 Totals Setup – Meter Fault Triggers .......................................... 471
4.18.2.3 Totals Setup – Summary .......................................................... 474
4.18.2.4 Totals Setup – Finish ................................................................ 475
4.19 Gas Chromatograph ............................................................................................. 476
4.19.1 Gas Chromatograph – Last Poll Tab .......................................................... 477
4.19.2 Gas Chromatograph – Configuration Tab ................................................. 482
4.19.3 Automatically Configured Parameters ...................................................... 486
4.20 Alarms .................................................................................................................. 488
4.21 History ................................................................................................................. 491
4.21.1 History Overview ...................................................................................... 491
4.21.2 Group Configuration ................................................................................ 493
4.21.2.1 Show History Points ................................................................. 496
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Default Meter History Setup ..................................................................... 507
4.21.3
4.21.3.1 Default Hisory Configuration ................................................... 509
4.21.4 History – Advanced Setup ......................................................................... 510
4.21.4.1 History Setup - Advanced – Standard History Sizing Tab ........... 510
4.21.4.2 History Setup - Advanced – Points Assignment Tab .................. 514
4.22 Logs ..................................................................................................................... 516
4.22.1 Event Setup .............................................................................................. 517
4.22.2 Log Properties .......................................................................................... 518
4.22.3 Log Descriptions ....................................................................................... 520
4.23 PID Loops ............................................................................................................. 522
4.23.1 PID Loops – General Tab ........................................................................... 523
4.23.2 PID Loops – Inputs/Outputs Tab ............................................................... 528
4.23.3 PID Loops – Advanced Tab ........................................................................ 531
4.23.4 PID Loops – Tuning Tab ............................................................................ 533
4.24 Action Blocks ........................................................................................................ 535
4.24.1 Action Blocks – General Tab ...................................................................... 535
4.24.2 Action Blocks – Bypass Tab ....................................................................... 542
4.24.3 Action Blocks – Chain Tab ......................................................................... 545
4.25 Math Blocks .......................................................................................................... 547
4.25.1 Supported Operators and Functions ......................................................... 550
4.26 Effects .................................................................................................................. 551
4.27 Control Setup ....................................................................................................... 554
4.28 Communications .................................................................................................. 556
4.28.1 Communications – General Tab ................................................................ 556
4.28.1.1 Port Owners ............................................................................ 561
4.28.2 Communications – Modbus Slave Tab ...................................................... 561
4.28.2.1 Modbus Registers for EFM Application Events .......................... 566
4.28.2.2 Map Table Register .................................................................. 572
4.28.2.3 Remote Data Types ................................................................. 586
4.28.2.4 EFM Archive Mapping .............................................................. 590
4.28.3 Communications – Modbus Master Tab .................................................... 591
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4.28.3.1 Poll Table Register ................................................................... 596
4.28.3.2 Map Table Register .................................................................. 608
4.28.3.3 Remote Data Types ................................................................. 621
4.28.4 Communications – DNP3 Tab ................................................................... 625
4.28.4.1 DNP3 Host Information ........................................................... 629
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4.28.5 Configuring Communications Ports .......................................................... 648
4.29 Clock .................................................................................................................... 649
4.30 Power Control ...................................................................................................... 652
4.31 System ................................................................................................................. 654
4.32 I/O Bus ................................................................................................................. 656
4.33 FBxNet ................................................................................................................. 658
5.1 Service Info ........................................................................................................... 663
5.2 Board Info ............................................................................................................. 664
5.3 Firmware Update .................................................................................................. 667
5.4 File Transfer .......................................................................................................... 671
5.4.1 Download a File ........................................................................................ 671
5.4.2 Upload a File ............................................................................................. 673
DNP3 Map Table ...................................................................... 631
5.4.3 Delete a File .............................................................................................. 675
5.5 Warm Start ........................................................................................................... 677
5.6 Cold Start ............................................................................................................. 678
5.7 Calibration ........................................................................................................... 680
5.7.1 BLM Required Information ........................................................................ 682
5.7.2 Calibrating Inputs ..................................................................................... 684
5.7.3 Verifying a Calibration .............................................................................. 693
5.7.4 Setting Zero Shift ..................................................................................... 702
5.7.5 Resetting a Calibration ............................................................................. 709
5.7.6 Viewing a Calibration Report .................................................................... 711
5.7.7 Calibration Errors ...................................................................................... 713
5.7.7.1 Analog Input (AI) Calibration Errors .......................................... 713
5.7.7.2 4088B Calibration Errors .......................................................... 714
5.7.7.3 215 MultiVariable™ Sensor Calibration Errors .......................... 715
5.8 Plate Change ........................................................................................................ 716
5.9 System Power ....................................................................................................... 724
5.10 Time Sync ............................................................................................................. 726
5.11 User Management ................................................................................................ 728
5.11.1 Adding a User ........................................................................................... 730
5.11.2 Modifying a User ...................................................................................... 734
5.11.3 Deleting a User ......................................................................................... 738
5.11.4 Roles ........................................................................................................ 740
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Security Management .......................................................................................... 742
5.12
5.12.1 Permissions .............................................................................................. 743
5.13 Device License ...................................................................................................... 745
5.13.1 Add License File to Device ......................................................................... 748
5.13.2 License Management ............................................................................... 750
5.13.2.1 Add Licensed Product from the Cloud ...................................... 753
5.13.2.2 Restore License from Cloud ..................................................... 758
5.13.2.3 Remove a Licensed Product ..................................................... 761
5.13.2.4 Add License Offline .................................................................. 765
5.13.3 Serial Number Location ............................................................................ 769
6.1 EFM Report ........................................................................................................... 771
6.2 CFX Report ........................................................................................................... 774
6.3 History Report ...................................................................................................... 777
6.4 Alarm Report ........................................................................................................ 781
6.5 Event Report ........................................................................................................ 784
6.6 Configuration Report ............................................................................................ 787
6.7 Configuration Comparison Report ........................................................................ 789
6.8 Gas Composition Report ....................................................................................... 792
6.9 Parameter Status Report ...................................................................................... 794
6.10 Diagnostic Report ................................................................................................. 795
6.11 Calibration Report ................................................................................................ 797
7.1 Management ........................................................................................................ 799
7.1.1 Add FBxDesigner Project .......................................................................... 800
7.1.2 Open FBxDesigner Project ........................................................................ 804
7.1.3 Import Application ................................................................................... 806
7.1.4 Update Application ................................................................................... 808
7.1.5 Export Application .................................................................................... 810
7.1.6 Remove Application ................................................................................. 813
7.2 Application Information ....................................................................................... 815
8.1 FBxVue Overview .................................................................................................. 819
8.1.1 Developer Toolbar .................................................................................... 820
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8.1.1.2 Developer Toolbar – Control Buttons ....................................... 822
8.1.2 Display Outline ......................................................................................... 824
8.1.2.1 Control Hierarchy .................................................................... 826
8.1.2.2 OPI .......................................................................................... 826
8.1.2.3 Data Sources ........................................................................... 827
8.1.2.4 Variables ................................................................................. 828
8.1.2.5 Expressions .............................................................................. 829
8.1.2.6 Timers ..................................................................................... 829
8.1.3 Properties ................................................................................................. 830
8.1.3.1 Canvas ..................................................................................... 831
8.1.3.2 Label ....................................................................................... 833
8.1.3.3 TextBox ................................................................................... 835
Developer Toolbar – Layout Buttons ........................................ 821
8.1.3.4 Button ..................................................................................... 839
8.1.3.5 CheckBox ................................................................................ 841
8.1.3.6 RadioButton ............................................................................ 844
8.1.3.7 GroupBox ................................................................................ 846
8.1.3.8 Image ...................................................................................... 848
8.1.3.9 ComboBox .............................................................................. 849
8.1.3.10 NumericUpDown ..................................................................... 852
8.1.3.11 TabControl .............................................................................. 854
8.1.3.12 TabItem ................................................................................... 856
8.1.3.13 Gauge ..................................................................................... 856
8.1.3.14 Chart ....................................................................................... 859
8.1.3.15 Rectangle ................................................................................ 861
8.1.3.16 Ellipse ...................................................................................... 864
8.1.3.17 Line ......................................................................................... 866
8.1.3.18 Accordion ................................................................................ 868
8.1.3.19 AccordionItem......................................................................... 869
8.1.3.20 Grid ......................................................................................... 870
8.1.3.21 GridHeader .............................................................................. 872
8.1.3.22 GridCell ................................................................................... 873
8.1.3.23 Panel ....................................................................................... 873
8.1.3.24 TreeNode ................................................................................ 876
8.1.3.25 TimePicker .............................................................................. 878
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8.2 New Display ......................................................................................................... 882
8.3 Open Display ........................................................................................................ 882
8.4 Save Display ......................................................................................................... 883
8.5 Save Display As ..................................................................................................... 884
8.6 Delete Displays ..................................................................................................... 885
8.7 Download Displays ............................................................................................... 888
8.8 Standalone Displays ............................................................................................. 889
9.1 Online .................................................................................................................. 891
9.2 About ................................................................................................................... 892
DatePicker ............................................................................... 880
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Introduction
FBxConnect™ configuration software enables you to monitor, configure, and calibrate Emerson's
FB3000 RTU. Designed for ease of use, FBxConnect™ provides at-a-glance monitoring, quick access
to commonly performed tasks, and configuration wizards to quickly get your equipment up and
running.
1.1 Installing and Starting FBxConnect
FBxConnect™ Configuration Software is installed as a part of Emerson Field Tools. For more
information on installation of Field Tools and connecting to a device, refer to Emerson Field Tools
Quick Start Guide (D301703X412).
1.2 User Interface
FBxConnect™ is designed for ease of use. At the top of the display, FBxConnect™ utilizes a ribbonstyle tabbed menu to navigate the software. Select a menu and submenu option to open the
various displays of FBxConnect™.
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Standard Microsoft® Windows® keyboard shortcuts are supported.
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You can right-click your mouse on any field that is associated with an object or parameter in
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the FBx product database and select Copy Tag to copy the database tag to your computer's
clipboard. You can then paste the information into another application such as FBxDesigner™
or FBxNet.
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Figure 1. User Interface
Click on the links below for more information on each user interface element:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2
– Use the Menu to access the displays and wizards used to configure and monitor your
Menu
FB Series product.
Point Picker
the database.
Forward and Back Buttons
forth between displays without losing your spot in the configuration process.
Copy, Paste, and Pause/Resume Buttons
from one instance and paste it into another instance. Use the Pause/Resume button to prevent
or restart automatically refreshing the values on the display.
Status Bar – The Status Bar provides general information about the connection to the FB Series
product and contains a slider that controls the zoom level of the display.
– The Point Picker dialog allows you to reference a specific object or parameter in
– The forward and back buttons allow you to quickly jump back and
– Use the Copy and Paste buttons to copy information
1.2.1 Menu
FBxConnect™ contains a ribbon-style tabbed menu at the top of the window. Select a menu tab to
view a list of options in a submenu. Select an option from the submenu to open that display or
option.
Note
The submenu options are grouped together based on functionality. For example, the Configure
menu has a group named Control where you can configure PID Loops, Action Blocks, Math Blocks,
and Effects.
Figure 2. Menu and Submenu
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For more information about each menu, select the name of a menu tab below:
File Menu
device configuration to flash memory, load a saved configuration to the device, or close the current
connection to the device.
Monitor Menu – Use the options in this menu to view current conditions including flowing
conditions, history, alarms, events, and communication port status.
Configure Menu – Use the options in this menu to configure device parameters, including meter
runs, I/O, fluid properties, history, customizing the display, and running the Guided Setup.
Services Menu – Use the options in this menu to access utilities and perform maintenance on your
device, such as user management, firmware updates, and calibration.
Reports Menu – Use the options in this menu to collect information and view reports, including
EFM, CFX, fluid composition, history, alarms, events, and diagnostic reports.
Applications Menu – Use the options in this menu to access applications installed on your flow
computer or RTU.
FBxVue Menu – Use the FBxVue menu to create customized displays for the FB Series products.
Help Menu – Use the options in this menu to view information about your installed version of Field
Tools, and to access the online help system.
– Use the options in this menu to save a device configuration file to your PC, save a
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If the submenu extends past the end of your screen, use the arrows located on the sides of the
submenu to view the available options.
1.2.2 Point Picker
In many locations in FBxConnect, you can click browse ( ) to view the Point Picker dialog. The
Point Picker dialog allows you to reference a specific object or parameter in the database. These are
used typically when linking two objects together (like a meter to a station) or when dynamically
assigning an input or output variable to a source (like an analog input to a meter temperature
input).
You can also open the Point Picker dialog to view the database by selecting Configure > Point
Picker from the FBxConnect™ main menu.
You can select two different types of references in FBxConnect™ depending on the field: object
references and parameter references.
Note
If you open the Point Picker from the FBxConnect™ main menu (Configure > Point Picker), the
dialog shows parameter references.
Object References – Sometimes the point picker is used to pick an object reference. In this
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case, you are only able to select the object and instance of the object. For example, if you are
configuring a meter run and are setting the station assignment, you can only pick which
station you wish to assign, not a particular parameter.
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Figure 3. Point Picker – Object Reference
Parameter References – Sometimes the point picker is used to pick a parameter reference. In
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this case, the Point Picker dialog shows three columns. You select an object and instance of the
object in the first column. After clicking on the object type and instance in the first column, the
second column displays all appropriate parameters for this particular object reference.
Sometimes the parameter you pick in the second column is an object itself, and this object
contains additional referenced parameters. You can choose these additional referenced
parameters in the third column.
Figure 4. Point Picker – Parameter Reference
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No Filter
Note
only
Parameter
Reference
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To quickly remove a previously assigned object or parameter reference, right-click the browse
button ( ) and select
Field Description
Filter
Object and
Instances
Undefined.
Click ▼ to change which objects and parameters are displayed. Filters may
be based on object type, measurement type, or data type.
Select
Object
to view all available Objects.
A group of configuration settings and calculated or
measured values related to a specific function. For example,
all values associated with the device clock (second, hour,
day, etc.) are part of an Object named Clock. From the first
column, click on the object type you wish to reference.
Parameter
Instance
One of the configuration settings, calculated values, or measured values
that is a part of the object. Each parameter has a value as well as a set of
attributes that define it, such as data type, R/W access, measurement type,
units, and parameter health. After clicking on the object and instance you
wish to reference, the available parameters are displayed. Click on the
parameter you wish to reference.
This column appears
There may be one or more occurrences of each type of
object with its own set of configuration settings and values.
Each occurrence of an object is called an instance. For
example, there are multiple instances of the object named
Comm, and each instance represents one of the FB Series
product’s communication ports. After clicking on the object
you wish to reference, the available instances are displayed.
Click on the instance you wish to reference.
if you select the Point Picker for a
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Parameter
Reference
read-only
read-only
read-only
read-only
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Field Description
Referenced
Parameter
If the point picker is used to pick a parameter reference, you can pick a
parameter directly from the object to which it belongs, or you can pick the
parameter through an object reference in a related object. For instance, to
pick a parameter to assign to an Average object, you can pick the DP Mtr_1
object and the Station Assignment parameter and then the third column
displays all of the parameters that are available from the Station object that
is assigned to DP Mtr_1. This is useful because even if the station assignment
later changes, the Average object is always associated with DP Mtr_1.
This column appears
.
Tag
Data
Access
Value
Collect Tag
Names
Copy Tag
This
This
information, refer to
This
This
Select this button to query the FB Series product and display any unique tag
names you have assigned to individual parameters.
You can perform this action at any time to reflect recent configuration
changes.
Select this button to copy the currently selected tag to the computer’s
clipboard. You can then paste the selected tag into a different application,
such as FBxDesigner™.
field shows the name of the selected parameter.
field shows the data type of the selected parameter. For more
field shows the read/write access of the selected parameter.
field shows the value of the selected parameter.
1.2.3 Forward and Back Buttons
if you select the Point Picker for a
Native Data Types.
FBxConnect™ gives you the ability to navigate to a new display to perform additional configuration
changes, and quickly navigate to the previous display through the use of forward and back buttons.
These buttons are colored blue to navigate to a new display ( ) and grey return to the previous
display ( ). These buttons allow you to quickly jump back and forth between displays without
losing your spot in the configuration process.
For example:
1.
Configure > Gas > DP Meter from the FBxConnect™ main menu. The DP Meter display
Select
opens showing the General tab.
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Select the forward button ( ) located to the right of the Differential Pressure
Differential Pressure I/O display opens and allows you to configure the selected differential
pressure input.
Figure 5. Forward Buttons
field. The
3.
After you are done performing changes on the Differential Pressure I/O display, select the back
button ( ) to return to the DP Meter display.
Figure 6. Back Button
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1.2.4 Copy, Paste, and Pause/Resume Buttons
Use the Copy and Paste buttons to copy information from one instance and paste it into another
instance. This make it easy to configure objects that contain similar information, such as meter
runs or stations. Use the Pasuse/Resume button to prevent or restart automatically refreshing the
values shown on the display.
For example:
1.
2.
3.
Figure 7. Display Showing Copied Information
Configure > Gas > DP Meter. The DP Meter opens showing the General tab.
Select
Select the
Click ▼ from drop-down list at the top of the display and select DP Meter instance 2.
Copy button located at the bottom of the display.
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Select the
second instance. Any information that was changed is highlighted.
Paste button. Configuration information is copied from the first instance into the
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Select the
refreshing.
6.
Select the
7.
Review the information and then select
Pause button to prevent the values shown on the display from automatically
Resume button to restart automatically refreshing the values on the display.
Save to save your changes.
1.2.5 Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the display and provides general information about the
connection to the FB Series product. Information includes the database build status, your user
name, connection status, device type, and type of connection.
Figure 8. Status Bar
1. Database Build Status – Shows the status of the FB Series product database. When the
database build is completed, the icon is green. When the database build is not completed, the
icon is red.
2. User Name – Shows the user name currently logged into FBxConnect™.
3. Communications Status – Shows the communications status between the FB Series product
and FBxConnect™. When the connection to the FB Series product is good, the icon says
"Online" and the color is green. When communications have been interrupted, the icon says
"Comm Error" and the color is red. When viewing a configuration without being connected to
an FB Series product, the icon says "Offline" and the color is grey.
4. Device Type – Shows the FB Series product type currently connected through FBxConnect™.
5. CPU Communications Port and Speed – Shows the communications port being used for
communications by FBxConnect™.
6. Zoom – Use the slider to adjust the zoom level of the FBxConnect™ display.
Note
You can also hover your mouse pointer over the slider and move the scroll wheel to adjust the
zoom level.
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1.3 File Formats
The following table describes the file formats used by FBxConnect™ and FBxDesigner™:
Table 1. File Formats
File Extension Software Description
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.csv FBxConnect™
.mwt FBxDesigner™ Main FBxDesigner™ project file.
.pak FBxConnect™ Individual firmware image (CPU, I/O Modules, etc.).
.pdf FBxConnect™
.ptc FBxConnect™
.v2c FBxConnect™
.xml FBxConnect™ Multiple uses:
.zap FBxConnect™
.zip FBxConnect™
Option for report generation in FBxConnect™ (Alarms,
Events, History, etc.).
Option for report generation in FBxConnect™ (Alarms,
Events, History, etc.).
Partial configuration file for FB Series products saved via
FBxConnect™.
License file generated via the Cloud Licensing Portal, and
imported to a device via FBxConnect™.
• Configuration file for FB Series flow computers and is
saved via FBxConnect™.
• FBxVue display file that is a user interface. The display
file can be edited and viewed via FBxConnect™.
Zipped application package that contains an IEC61131
project and components.
System firmware image that contains all firmware images
required for the FB3000 (CPU, I/O Modules, etc.).
.zsl FBxConnect™
.zwt FBxDesigner™
1.4 Native Data Types
Values stored within FB Series devices exist as parameters in an internal database. Each of these
parameters has a native data type that best fits the purpose of the data. Many of these data types
are industry standard, such as signed integers, unsigned integers, 32-bit floats, and 64-bit doubles.
However, more unusual and specialized native data types, such as ENUM16, BIN8, and BYTE4 are
also used throughout the device. Data type definitions, their size (in bytes), and typical use or
range is defined in the table below.
Understanding the native data types is important for configuration exercises, such as mapping
Modbus registers and custom DNP3 maps. External systems do not often have the same native
Zipped Solution that contains the configuration for an
FB3000 device and is saved via FBxConnect™.
Zipped FBxDesigner™ project file that contains all files
needed for a project.
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data types as an FB Series device. Choosing appropriate remote data type conversions (Modbus) or
Tables (DNP3) will depend the size, range, and purpose of the native data types.
Note
ENUM16 – The ENUM16 data type is used extensively throughout the internal database. It is an
•
integer which represents an enumeration where each value (0, 1, 2, etc.) has a different
meaning. This data type is the same as a UINT16 (unsigned 16 bit integer) and should be
treated as such for mapping to external systems.
BIN – The BIN data types (BIN8, BIN16, BIN32) are integers where each bit of the value has a
•
specific meaning. A BIN8 (which is the same as a UINT8) has 8 bits, a BIN16 (same as a UINT16)
has up to 16 bits, and a BIN32 (same as a UINT32) has up to 32 bits (note that not all bits may
be used). Treat these data types as their associated unsigned integers (UINT8, UINT16,
UINT32) when mapping to external systems.
BYTE – The BYTE data types (BYTE4, BYTE6, BYTE32) represent a series of bytes which are all
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related, but do not typically form an integer. Use of these data types is rare, and they do not
typically have an analogous data type in external systems.
PRMREF and OBJREF – The PRMREF and OBJREF data types are used throughout the system for
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linking data and groups of data together. These references can be used to point to other
parameters (or objects) sometimes as defined by the user, and other times in a fixed manner.
Because of the “tag” based nature of accessing parameters in FB Series devices, a PRMREF is
essentially a UC40 (40-character string), and an OBJREF is essentially a UC20 (20-characters
string). Treat these data types as their associated strings (UC40 and UC20) when mapping to
external systems.
Table 2. FB Series Device Native Data Types
Data Type
(Protocol
Name)1
UINT8 INTEGER 8 1 Unsigned 8-bit integer.
INT8 INTEGER 8 1 Signed 8-bit integer.
UINT16 INTEGER 16 2 Unsigned 16-bit integer.
INT16 INTEGER 16 2 Signed 16-bit integer.
Data Type
(FBxConnect™
Name)2
# of Bytes Definition
Range of 0 to 255.
Range of -128 to 127.
Range of 0 to 65,353.
Range of -32,768 to 32,767.
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UINT32 INTEGER 32 4 Unsigned 32-bit integer.
Range of 0 to 4,294,967,296.
INT32 INTEGER 32 4 Signed 32-bit integer.
Range of -2,147,483,648 to
2,147,483,647.
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UINT64 INTEGER 64 8 Unsigned 64-bit integer.
INT64 INTEGER 64 8 Signed 64-bit integer.
FLOAT FLOAT 4 32-bit IEEE floating-point number.
DOUBLE DOUBLE 8 64-bit IEEE floating-point number.
UC10 STRING 10 11 10-character string with null termination.
UC20 STRING 20 21 20-character string with null termination.
UC30 STRING 30 31 30-character string with null termination.
UC40 STRING 40 41 40-character string with null termination.
BYTE4 BYTE 4 4 Byte array with 4 bytes (i.e., an IP address).
Data Type
(FBxConnect™
Name)2
# of Bytes Definition
BYTE6 BYTE 6 6
BYTE32 BYTE 32 32 Byte array with 32 bytes.
TIME INTEGER 64 8 Bytes 1 thru 4 – Seconds since Jan 1, 2000.
ENUM16 ENUM 2
BIN8 BIN 8 1 8-bit binary value (bitwise indication).
BIN16 BIN 16 2 16-bit binary value (bitwise indication).
BIN32 BIN 32 4 32-bit binary value (bitwise indication).
PRMREF PRMREF 41 Parameter Reference.
OBJREF OBJREF 21 Object Reference.
1. The
Protocol Specifications Manual (for Emerson FB3000 RTUs) (D310858X012).
2. The
FBxConnect™ Configuration Software.
column lists the data type name shown in the DNP3
column lists the data type name shown in
Byte array with 6 bytes (i.e., a MAC
address).
16-bit unsigned integer, which represents
an enumeration.
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File Menu
Use the options in this menu to save an FB Series product configuration file to your PC, save an FB
Series product configuration to flash memory, load a saved configuration to the FB Series product,
or close the current connection to the FB Series product.
Figure 9. File Menu (online and offline)
The File menu contains the following options:
– Save changes when modifying a solution's configuration file in offline mode (not connected
Save
to an FB Series product).
Save As – Save changes when modifying a solution's configuration file in offline mode (not
connected to an FB Series product) to a new file on your PC.
Upload Solution – Package application and configuration data from your FB Series product and
save it on your PC.
Download Solution – Load a previously saved configuration file or solution to the connected FB
Series product.
Download to Flash – Save a previously saved configuration file to the flash memory of the
connected FB Series product.
Close – Close the current connection and exit FBxConnect™.
2.1 Save (Offline Mode)
Use the Save option to save changes when modifying a solution's configuration file in offline mode
(not connected to an FB Series product). It is good practice to save your configuration whenever
you make a change to the file.
When you save a solution's configuration, a file is saved to your PC. This allows you to reload the
solution's configuration if something should corrupt your device.
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When working in offline mode from a newly created FBxConnect™ configuration file, read-only
output parameters are
values.
To save a solution's configuration file in offline mode:
1.
Open an FB Series product configuration file in Field Tools, and make the required changes.
2.
Figure 10. Solution Saved Successfully
File > Save from the FBxConnect™ main menu. The Solution Configuration Save dialog
Select
opens and shows the progress of saving your solution's configuration.
not included in the configuration file and are instead displayed as default
3.
Close to exit the Solution Configuration Save dialog.
Select
2.2 Save As (Offline Mode)
Use the Save As option to save a copy of the current solution's configuration file and specify a new
file name or location. This option is
Series product).
Note
• When working in offline mode from a newly created FBxConnect™ configuration file, read-only
output parameters are
default values.
After you create a backup configuration file, you can load it onto a device using
•
Solution and save it to the device's flash memory using Download to Flash.
not included in the configuration file and are instead displayed as
only available while in offline mode (not connected to an FB
Download
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1.
Open an FB Series product configuration file in Field Tools, and then make the required
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Figure 11. Solution Configuration Save As
3.
File > Save As from the FBxConnect™ main menu. The Configuration Save As dialog
Select
displays:
Browse to open a file explorer window.
Select
Figure 12. Save As
4.
Navigate to a location on your PC you wish to save the configuration file, enter a name for the
file, and then select
Save. The Configuration Save As screen re-displays.
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The default file name includes the connection/device name, report type, and timestamp of
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report creation (ConnectionName_ReportType_YYMMDDThhmmss).
The default location for saved configuration files is
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C:\Users\Public\Documents\Emerson\FieldTools\FBx\Solutions. This location is in a hidden folder,
and you may need to select "show hidden files" on your computer to view this folder.
Figure 13. Partial configuration
5.
If you want to manually select which Objects and Instances are saved in the configuration file,
select
Partial Upload. The Select Configuration dialog opens.
Note
The Partial configuration option requires firmware version 2.7 or later.
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