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ROCLINK™ 800 Configuration Software

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ROCLINK 800 User Manual

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Section 1 – ROCLINK 800 Software Basics...............................................................1-1

1.1 ROCLINK 800 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................1-1

1.2 C

1.3 C

1.4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................1-2

1.5 STARTING ROCLINK 800 SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................1-4

1.6 USER INTERFACE BASICS................................................................................................................1-6

1.7 CONFIGURATION BASICS ..............................................................................................................1-14

1.8 CREATING A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE......................................................................................1-18

OMPUTER REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................1-2

ONTACTING THE FLOW COMPUTER DIVISION...............................................................................1-2

1.4.1 Manually Creating a Desktop Shortcut ..................................................................................1-3

1.4.2 Launching ROCLINK 800 During Setup...............................................................................1-4

1.4.3 Un-Installing ROCLINK 800.................................................................................................1-4

1.5.1 Logging On.............................................................................................................................1-5

1.6.1 Menu Bar and Menus.............................................................................................................1-8

1.6.2 Buttons....................................................................................................................................1-8

1.6.3 ToolBar...................................................................................................................................1-9

1.6.4 Keystrokes............................................................................................................................1-10

1.6.5 Help System .........................................................................................................................1-11

1.6.6 About ROCLINK 800 ..........................................................................................................1-12

1.6.7 Basic Navigation ..................................................................................................................1-12

1.6.8 TLP Box Selections..............................................................................................................1-13

1.6.9 AutoScan Update Interval Option........................................................................................1-14

1.7.1 Configuration Checklist (ROC800-Series) ..........................................................................1-15

1.7.2 Configuration Checklist (ROC300-Series) ..........................................................................1-16

1.7.3 Configuration Checklist (FloBoss 100-Series).....................................................................1-16

1.7.4 Configuration Checklist (FloBoss 407)................................................................................1-17

1.7.5 Duplicating a Configuration.................................................................................................1-17

1.8.1 Opening a Configuration File...............................................................................................1-19

1.8.2 Configuration Tree Menu.....................................................................................................1-20

Section 2 – Configuring Communications and Security ........................................... 2-1

2.1 S

2.2 ROCLINK

2.3 DEVICE SECURITY...........................................................................................................................2-6

2.4 L

2.5 D

2.6 ROCLINK 800 COMMUNICATIONS..............................................................................................2-17

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ECURITY ACCESS LEVELS .............................................................................................................2-2

800 SECURITY..............................................................................................................2-5

2.3.1 Device Security – Users (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series).....................................2-6

2.3.2 Device Security – Users (FloBoss 407) .................................................................................2-8

2.3.3 Device Security – Users (ROC300-Series)............................................................................2-9

2.3.4 Device Security – Groups.....................................................................................................2-10

2.3.5 Device Security – Comm Ports (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series) ........................2-11

2.3.6 Device Security – Users / Group Summary (ROC800-Series) ............................................2-12

ICENSE KEY ADMINISTRATOR (ROC800-SERIES) ......................................................................2-13

EVICE DIRECTORY......................................................................................................................2-14

2.5.1 Device Root..........................................................................................................................2-15

2.6.1 ROCLINK 800 Communications – General........................................................................2-17

2.6.2 ROCLINK 800 Communications – Advanced.....................................................................2-20

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2.7 COMMUNICATION PORTS ON THE ROC AND FLOBOSS .................................................................2-21

2.7.1 Comm Ports – General.........................................................................................................2-25

2.7.2 Comm Ports – Modbus Host Parameters (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series).....................2-27

2.7.3 Comm Ports – Modem .........................................................................................................2-28

2.7.4 Comm Ports – SRBX or RBX..............................................................................................2-30

2.7.5 Comm Ports – Store & Forward (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 407)..................................2-32

2.7.6 Comm Ports – Diagnostics (ROC800-Series)......................................................................2-33

2.7.7 Configuring TCP/IP Communications on the Ethernet Port (ROC800-Series)...................2-34

2.8 CONNECTING TO A ROC OR FLOBOSS ..........................................................................................2-36

2.8.1 Direct Connect......................................................................................................................2-36

2.8.2 Local Operator Interface (LOI – Local Port) .......................................................................2-37

2.8.3 Connect.................................................................................................................................2-37

2.8.4 Successful Login ..................................................................................................................2-37

2.9 TROUBLESHOOTING COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................2-38

2.9.1 Troubleshooting Connection Errors.....................................................................................2-38

2.9.2 Troubleshooting ROCLINK 800 Communications .............................................................2-39

2.9.3 Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections..................................................................................2-39

2.9.4 Communications Monitor.....................................................................................................2-40

2.9.5 Disconnecting from a ROC or FloBoss................................................................................2-40

Section 3 – Configuring System Parameters..............................................................3-1

3.1 SETTING THE CLOCK.......................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 CONFIGURING DEVICE INFORMATION.............................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Information – General............................................................................................................3-4

3.2.2 Information – Internet (ROC800-Series) ...............................................................................3-6

3.2.3 Information – Points...............................................................................................................3-7

3.2.4 Information – Other Information..........................................................................................3-10

3.2.5 Information – System Configuration (ROC800-Series).......................................................3-12

3.2.6 Information – Revision Info (FloBoss 100-Series)..............................................................3-13

3.2.7 Information – Keypad Display (ROC800-Series)................................................................3-14

3.3 C

ONFIGURING SYSTEM FLAGS ......................................................................................................3-15

3.3.1 Returning the Device to Factory Default Settings................................................................3-18

3.3.2 Flags – Advanced.................................................................................................................3-19

3.3.3 Flags – User Programs (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407) ..............3-22

Section 4 – Configuring Inputs and Outputs (I/O).................................................... 4-1

4.1 I/O C

4.2 AI – A

4.2.1 AI – General...........................................................................................................................4-2

4.2.2 AI – Advanced........................................................................................................................4-4

4.2.3 AI – Alarms............................................................................................................................4-7

4.3 AO – ANALOG OUTPUT CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................4-9

4.3.1 AO – General..........................................................................................................................4-9

4.3.2 AO – Advanced....................................................................................................................4-11

4.3.3 AO – Alarms (ROC800-Series) ...........................................................................................4-13

ONFIGURATION OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................4-1

NALOG INPUT CONFIGURATION............................................................................................4-2

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4.4 DI – DISCRETE INPUT CONFIGURATION........................................................................................4-14

4.4.1 DI – General.........................................................................................................................4-14

4.4.2 DI – Advanced......................................................................................................................4-16

4.4.3 DI – TDI Parameters (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series) ...................................................4-18

4.4.4 DI – Alarms..........................................................................................................................4-19

4.5 DO – DISCRETE OUTPUT CONFIGURATION...................................................................................4-21

4.5.1 DO – General........................................................................................................................4-22

4.5.2 DO – Advanced....................................................................................................................4-24

4.5.3 DO – TDO Parameters.........................................................................................................4-26

4.5.4 DO – Alarms (ROC800-Series) ...........................................................................................4-28

4.6 PI – PULSE INPUT CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................4-29

4.6.1 PI – General..........................................................................................................................4-29

4.6.2 PI – Advanced......................................................................................................................4-32

4.6.3 PI – Alarms...........................................................................................................................4-35

4.7 P

4.8 RTD – RTD I

4.9 TC – THERMOCOUPLE INPUT CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES) ..............................................4-42

4.10 SYSTEM AI – SYSTEM ANALOG INPUT CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES)................................4-46

4.11 HART INPUT CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES).......................................................................4-50

4.12 MVS S

ULSE INTERFACE MODULE DIAGNOSTIC (FLOBOSS 104)............................................................4-37

NPUT CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES) .............................................................4-38

4.8.1 RTD – General .....................................................................................................................4-39

4.8.2 RTD – Advanced..................................................................................................................4-40

4.8.3 RTD – Alarms......................................................................................................................4-41

4.9.1 Thermocouple – General......................................................................................................4-43

4.9.2 Thermocouple – Advanced ..................................................................................................4-44

4.9.3 Thermocouple – Alarms.......................................................................................................4-45

4.10.1 System AI – General (ROC800-Series) ...............................................................................4-47

4.10.2 System AI – Advanced (ROC800-Series)............................................................................4-48

4.10.3 System AI – Alarms (ROC800-Series)................................................................................4-49

4.11.1 HART – General (ROC800-Series) .....................................................................................4-51

4.11.2 HART – Advanced (ROC800-Series)..................................................................................4-53

4.11.3 HART – Device (ROC800-Series).......................................................................................4-54

ENSOR (ROC800-SERIES OR FLOBOSS 407)......................................................................4-57

Section 5 – Configuring the Meter Setup....................................................................5-1

5.1 M

5.2 STATION CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES)................................................................................5-2

5.3 METER SETUP CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................5-11

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ETER SETUP BASICS.....................................................................................................................5-1

5.2.1 Station – General (ROC800-Series).......................................................................................5-3

5.2.2 Station – Gas Quality (ROC800-Series) ................................................................................5-5

5.2.3 Station – Advanced (ROC800-Series) ...................................................................................5-7

5.2.4 Station – Alarms (ROC800-Series)........................................................................................5-9

5.3.1 Meter – General....................................................................................................................5-12

5.3.2 Meter – Inputs ......................................................................................................................5-16

5.3.3 Meter – Gas Quality (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407)..................5-19

5.3.4 Meter – Advanced................................................................................................................5-21

5.3.5 Meter – Sampler (FloBoss 100-Series)................................................................................5-32

5.3.6 Meter – Instrument Calibration (FloBoss 100-Series).........................................................5-33

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5.3.7 Meter – Calibration Factors (ROC800-Series).....................................................................5-34

5.3.8 Meter – Alarms.....................................................................................................................5-35

5.3.9 Meter – Mass Meter Pressure Effect (ROC800-Series).......................................................5-38

Section 6 – Configuring and Viewing History............................................................ 6-1

6.1 H

6.2 HISTORY SETUP (FLOBOSS 100-SERIES).........................................................................................6-3

6.3 HISTORY SETUP (ROC300-SERIES AND FLOBOSS 407)..................................................................6-6

6.4 CONFIGURING HISTORY SEGMENTS (ROC800-SERIES)..................................................................6-8

6.5 CONFIGURING HISTORY POINTS ....................................................................................................6-10

6.6 CONFIGURING HISTORY FOR EFM REPORTING.............................................................................6-13

6.7 EFM R

6.8 H

6.9 DEVICE MEMORY..........................................................................................................................6-35

ISTORY .........................................................................................................................................6-1

6.2.1 Configuring FloBoss 100-Series History...............................................................................6-5

EPORTS..............................................................................................................................6-17

6.7.1 Collecting ROC Data............................................................................................................6-17

6.7.2 Displaying EFM Reports......................................................................................................6-18

6.7.3 Converting EFM Files..........................................................................................................6-19

6.7.4 PGAS Conversions...............................................................................................................6-23

6.7.5 Flow-Cal (.CFX) Conversions .............................................................................................6-31

ISTORY, ALARM, AND EVENT LOG REPORTS..............................................................................6-31

6.8.1 Viewing the History Log......................................................................................................6-31

6.8.2 Viewing the Alarm Log........................................................................................................6-31

6.8.3 Viewing the Event Log.........................................................................................................6-31

6.8.4 Viewing Report Logs From the Device ...............................................................................6-32

6.8.5 Viewing Report Logs From a File........................................................................................6-33

6.8.6 Viewing the History Log Report Graphically (Plot)............................................................6-34

Section 7 – Extended Functions...................................................................................7-1

7.1 SOFT POINTS...................................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 OPCODE TABLE...............................................................................................................................7-3

7.3 SAMPLER/ODORIZER (ROC800-SERIES).........................................................................................7-4

7.4 P

7.5 RADIO POWER CONTROL ..............................................................................................................7-18

7.6 DS800 DEVELOPMENT SUITE SOFTWARE (ROC800-SERIES).......................................................7-21

7.7 U

7.8 USER DATA...................................................................................................................................7-25

ROPORTIONAL, INTEGRAL, AND DERIVATIVE (PID) .....................................................................7-5

7.4.1 PID (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series)......................................................................7-6

7.4.2 PID (ROC300-Series and FloBoss 407).................................................................................7-8

7.4.3 PID – General.........................................................................................................................7-9

7.4.4 PID – Tuning........................................................................................................................7-13

7.4.5 PID – Status (ROC800-Series).............................................................................................7-16

7.4.6 PID – Example .....................................................................................................................7-17

SER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR ................................................................................................7-22

7.7.1 User Program Download Steps ............................................................................................7-24

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Section 8 – Modbus Communications.........................................................................8-1

8.1 M

8.2 MODBUS CONFIGURATION – HISTORY............................................................................................8-8

8.3 M

8.4 MODBUS REGISTERS (ROC800-SERIES AND FLOBOSS 100-SERIES) ............................................8-18

8.5 MODBUS MASTER TABLE (ROC800-SERIES) ...............................................................................8-29

8.6 MODBUS MASTER MODEM (ROC800-SERIES).............................................................................8-31

8.7 MODBUS HOST PARAMETERS (FLOBOSS 407 AND ROC300-SERIES)...........................................8-32

Section 9 – Saving and Retrieving Configurations....................................................9-1

9.1 SAVING A ROC USER FILE .............................................................................................................9-1

9.2 SAVING A CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................9-2

9.3 DOWNLOADING A CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................9-3

ODBUS CONFIGURATION (ROC800-SERIES AND FLOBOSS 100-SERIES).....................................8-2

8.1.1 Configuring a ROC800-Series or FloBoss 100-Series as a Modbus Slave............................8-2

8.1.2 Configuring a ROC800-Series as a Modbus Host..................................................................8-2

8.1.3 Modbus Configuration – General...........................................................................................8-3

8.1.4 Modbus Configuration – Scale Values...................................................................................8-5

8.2.1 Modbus Configuration – History Access Registers (FloBoss 100-Series) ..........................8-10

ODBUS EVENTS AND ALARMS FUNCTIONALITY.........................................................................8-13

8.3.1 Modbus Events and Alarms (ROC800-Series) ....................................................................8-14

8.3.2 Reading Modbus Events and Alarms Register.....................................................................8-15

8.3.3 Acknowledging Modbus Events and Alarms.......................................................................8-16

8.4.1 Modbus Conversion (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series) .........................................8-23

9.3.1 Opening a Configuration........................................................................................................9-4

Section 10 – Calibration..............................................................................................10-1

10.1 CALIBRATION BASICS ...................................................................................................................10-1

10.1.1 Calibration Report................................................................................................................10-2

10.2 STARTING CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................10-3

10.2.1 Verify – Calibration............................................................................................................10-3

10.2.2 Set Zero – Calibration.........................................................................................................10-5

10.2.3 Set Span – Calibration ........................................................................................................10-7

10.2.4 Set Midpoints – Calibration................................................................................................10-8

10.2.5 Zero Shift / Offset / RTD Bias – Calibration....................................................................10-10

10.2.6 Orifice Meter Calibration.................................................................................................. 10-10

10.2.7 Turbine Meter Calibration ................................................................................................10-13

10.2.8 AI and RTD Calibration....................................................................................................10-14

10.2.9 HART Calibration.............................................................................................................10-15

10.3 ANALOG INPUT CALIBRATION VALUES ......................................................................................10-16

10.4 RTD I

10.5 MVS INPUT CALIBRATION VALUES (ROC800-SERIES AND FLOBOSS 407) ...............................10-19

NPUT CALIBRATION VALUES ............................................................................................10-17

Section 11 – Updates and Changes............................................................................11-1

11.1 UPDATE FIRMWARE ......................................................................................................................11-1

11.1.1 Update Firmware – I/O Termination Board........................................................................11-3

11.1.2 Update Firmware – Keypad Display (ROC800-Series)......................................................11-4

11.2 UPGRADE HARDWARE (FLOBOSS 100-SERIES).............................................................................11-5

11.3 P

LATE CHANGE.............................................................................................................................11-6

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Section 12 – Displays, Diagnostics, and Monitoring................................................12-1

12.1 P

12.2 I/O M

12.3 LCD D

12.4 LCD U

12.5 METER RUN VALUES ....................................................................................................................12-7

12.6 C

12.7 K

RINT CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................12-2

ONITOR................................................................................................................................12-3

ISPLAY CONFIGURATION (ROC300-SERIES).....................................................................12-5

SER LIST (FLOBOSS 100-SERIES AND FLOBOSS 407)........................................................12-6

USTOM DISPLAYS .......................................................................................................................12-9

12.6.1 Custom Displays – New Display.....................................................................................12-10

12.6.2 Custom Displays – Objects .............................................................................................12-11

12.6.3 Custom Displays – Object Properties..............................................................................12-12

12.6.4 Editing a Custom Display From a File............................................................................12-13

12.6.5 Adding an Expression to a Custom Display Object........................................................12-13

12.6.6 Display Administrator.....................................................................................................12-15

EYPAD DISPLAY EDITOR CONFIGURATION...............................................................................12-16

12.7.1 Creating a New Keypad Display File (ROC800-Series).................................................12-16

12.7.2 Update Keypad Display Firmware (ROC800-Series).....................................................12-17

12.7.3 Editing a Keypad Display File ........................................................................................12-18

12.7.4 Keypad Display Security (ROC800-Series)....................................................................12-19

Appendix A – FST Editor............................................................................................ A-1

A.1 FST EDITOR...................................................................................................................................A-1

A.2 FUNCTION SEQUENCE TABLE INTRODUCTION................................................................................A-1

A.3 FST REGISTERS .............................................................................................................................A-3

A.4 FST EDITOR...................................................................................................................................A-5

A.4.1 FST Function Structure .........................................................................................................A-6

A.4.2 FST Label Field.....................................................................................................................A-7

A.4.3 FST Command Field – CMD................................................................................................A-7

A.4.4 FST Argument Fields – ARG................................................................................................A-7

A.4.5 FST Comment Fields.............................................................................................................A-8

A.4.6 FST Function Examples........................................................................................................A-8

A.4.7 Basic Rules for Creating FSTs..............................................................................................A-8

A.4.8 FST Storage and Restart........................................................................................................A-9

A.5 W

A.6 M

A.7 FST C

ORKING WITH FSTS..................................................................................................................A-10

A.5.1 Creating an FST...................................................................................................................A-10

A.5.2 Altering an FST – Edit Menu..............................................................................................A-13

ONITOR MODE ..........................................................................................................................A-13

A.6.1 FST – Trace Mode...............................................................................................................A-15

OMMAND LIBRARY............................................................................................................A-16

A.7.1 FST Mathematical Commands............................................................................................A-18

A.7.2 FST Logical Commands......................................................................................................A-20

A.7.3 FST Comparison Commands ..............................................................................................A-22

A.7.4 FST Time-Related Commands............................................................................................A-23

A.7.5 FST Control-Related Commands........................................................................................A-24

A.7.6 FST Miscellaneous Commands...........................................................................................A-25

A.7.7 FST Database Commands...................................................................................................A-26

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Glossary.........................................................................................................................G-1

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

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SECTION 1 – ROCLINK 800 SOFTWARE BASICS

This section describes how to use the ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software to configure and monitor ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controllers, ROC300-Series, FloBoss 407 Flow Managers, and FloBoss 100-Series devices.

The software runs on a personal computer that uses the Windows 98 or higher operating system. This user manual covers configuration, calibration, monitoring, database archiving, custom displays, and embedded utilities.

In this Chapter

Section Page

1.1 ROCLINK 800 Software Description............................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Computer Requirements................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Contacting the Flow Computer Division........................................................................................1-2

1.4 Software Installation.......................................................................................................................1-2

1.5 Starting ROCLINK 800 Software................................................................................................... 1-4

1.6 User Interface Basics ...................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.7 Configuration Basics..................................................................................................................... 1-14

1.8 Creating a New Configuration File...............................................................................................1-18

1.1 ROCLINK 800 Software Description

ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software provides the capability to monitor, configure, and calibrate ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controllers, ROC300-Series, FloBoss 407 Flow Managers, and FloBoss 100-Series Flow Managers. The software and user documentation are supplied on a CD-ROM.

ROCLINK 800 software is designed for ease of use. Drop-down menus simplify accessing the functions provided by the software. Dialog boxes and drop-down list boxes help to direct selections and data entry. You can perform actions with the keyboard or a pointing device, such as a mouse. Refer to User Interface Basics for a description of the user interface.

Help screens are accessed either from the Help menu or in a context-sensitive fashion using <F1>. This feature makes it easy to access on-line information for any ROCLINK 800 software topic.

You can build custom displays for the ROC or FloBoss that combines both graphic and dynamic data elements. The displays can monitor the operation of the ROC or FloBoss either locally or remotely.

The software also provides multiple levels of security for controlling access to ROCLINK 800 software functions, as well as the ROC database.

Note: If you are using a serial mouse (typically plugs into serial port COM1), be sure to set up

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communications to the ROC or FloBoss through a port that does not share interrupts (typically COM2), or a conflict occurs.

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1.2 Computer Requirements

ROCLINK 800 software runs on most IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs). The PC can be a desktop or a portable computer. In any case, the PC should meet the following minimum requirements:

♦ Pentium-class processor (233 MHz or greater recommended). ♦ CD-ROM drive. ♦ Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6), 2000 (Service Pack 2), or XP. ♦ 64 MB of RAM (Random Access memory). ♦ SVGA color monitor, 800 by 600 pixels, small fonts. ♦ 15 to 50 MB of available hard disk space depending on Operating System and revision level. ♦ EIA-232 (RS-232) serial connection, a dial-up modem connection, a TCP/IP connection

(ROC800-Series), or a wireless radio (FloBoss 100-Series).

1.3 Contacting the Flow Computer Division

Please contact your local sales representative, or contact the Flow Computer Division directly. Emerson Process Management

Flow Computer Division Marshalltown, IA 50158 USA Houston, TX 77065 USA Pickering, North Yorkshire UK Y018 7JA

E-mail: fas.tech-support@emersonprocess.com Website: www.emersonprocess.com/flow/ Technical Support Website: www.emersonprocess.com/flow/Emerson/support/support_index.html Telephone: (641) 754-3449 (Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Central US Time)

1.4 Software Installation

To install ROCLINK 800 software:

1. Start the installation by one of the two methods described below.

♦ Method 1 – If you have a CD-ROM that contains the ROCLINK 800 installation files:

A. Place the ROCLINK Software Installation CD-ROM into your drive.

B. If the CD-ROM runs automatically, click the Install a ROCLINK Product button in the

Main Menu.

C. Click the Install ROCLINK 800 button in the Installation Screen.

 Note: If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click Windows Start > Run.

When the Run dialog box opens, click the Browse button and navigate to the CDROM drive and select Setup.exe. Click the Open button. If the CD-ROM drive is drive D, the location will be D:\Installs\ROCLINK800_ W68130\Setup.exe. Click OK in the Run dialog box.

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♦ Method 2 – If you have .zip file that contains the ROCLINK 800 installation files:

A. Extract the .zip file to the local hard drive (for example, in the C:\TEMP\ directory).

B. Run setup.exe from extraction location (for example, run C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE).

The Installation Wizard screen appears.

2. The Installation Wizard determines whether ROCLINK 800 has been installed previously.

♦ If this is an upgrade, a dialog box appears asking whether to continue with the upgrade. Click

Yes. Installation begins. Click Next when prompted.

♦ If this is a new installation, click Next in the ROCLINK 800 Welcome screen. Read the

License Agreement and click Yes to confirm. Enter your Name and Company name, and click Next.

3. Select a destination folder, if you want to install the software in a folder other than the default,

C:\Program Files\ROCLINK800. The ROCLINK800 default folder is recommended.

4. Click Next.

A confirmation screen appears when you are ready to start copying files.

5. Click Next in the Setup Status screen.

6. Click the Finish button in the Wizard Complete screen.

7. If the installation was performed from the CD-ROM, select View Manual or Exit on the Main

Menu screen. Once you have exited the Main Menu, remove the installation CD-ROM.

 Note: A restart may be necessary after installation is complete.

1.4.1 Manually Creating a Desktop Shortcut

ROCLINK 800 software installation should automatically create a Desktop Shortcut on your computer. If for some reason you need to manually create the Desktop Shortcut, perform the following steps.

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

2. Navigate to the C:\Program Files\ROCLINK800 folder or the folder where you installed

ROCLINK 800.

3. Select the ROCLINK.exe file.

4. Select Create Shortcut from the File menu.

5. Click and drag the shortcut to your Desktop.

6. Double-click the shortcut on your desktop to launch ROCLINK 800 software.

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1.4.2 Launching ROCLINK 800 During Setup

This procedure launches ROCLINK 800 software every time you start this computer.

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

2. Navigate to the C:\Program Files\ROCLINK800 folder or the folder where you installed

ROCLINK 800 software.

3. Select the ROCLINK.exe file.

4. Select File > Create Shortcut.

5. Depending on the Operating System of your PC, use the required method to place the shortcut

file into the startup folder.

1.4.3 Un-Installing ROCLINK 800

To remove ROCLINK 800 software from a personal computer, perform the following steps.

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Select Settings > Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

4. Select ROCLINK 800.

5. Click Add/Remove button.

6. Follow the instructions.

1.5 Starting ROCLINK 800 Software

To use ROCLINK 800 software to configure a hardware device, you must have the ROC or FloBoss properly connected to power and I/O. Refer to the appropriate hardware instruction manual. Initially, the ROC should also be connected to a personal computer (PC) running ROCLINK 800 using the Local Operator Interface (LOI), serial, modem, or Ethernet port.

To run ROCLINK 800 software, perform one of the following steps:

♦ Double-click the Desktop shortcut. ♦ Select Start > Programs > ROCLINK 800 > ROCLINK 800. ♦ Double-click the file ROCLINK.exe located in C:\Program Files\Roclink800 (the default

directory), or wherever you installed ROCLINK 800 software.

The software loads and initializes.

Note: You can only run one version of ROCLINK 800 software at a time.

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1.5.1 Logging On

To log on to ROCLINK 800 Software:

1. Connect the ROC or FloBoss to the Local Operator Interface (LOI – Local Port) and launch

ROCLINK 800.

Figure 1-1. Logon

2. Type in your assigned 3-character identifier in the User ID field and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

 Note: This User ID is case sensitive.

Your initials are typically your User ID. If User IDs have not yet been assigned, try using the default User ID. of LOI. User IDs are assigned by using the ROC > Security feature in ROCLINK 800 software.

3. Type in your assigned 4-digit Password and press <Enter> or click OK. For added security, the

software displays an asterisk for each number that you type. If Passwords have not yet been assigned, use the default Password of 1000 (valid with default User ID of LOI).

ROCLINK 800 software compares the entered User ID and Password to a list of valid ones.

If the log on is not valid, a dialog box appears. Click OK and re-enter the User ID and Password. You

can repeat the procedure as many times as needed until you successfully enter a valid User ID and Password.

To exit from the log on screen, press <Esc> or click Cancel. This aborts ROCLINK 800 software and returns you to the point where you started ROCLINK 800 software.

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1.6 User Interface Basics

Users interact with ROCLINK 800 software using various displays on the computer monitor and the computer keyboard and/or pointing device.

The major components of ROCLINK 800 software user interface are:

♦ Menu bar and menus. ♦ Toolbar. ♦ Function screens. ♦ Dialog boxes. ♦ Help system, including the Status bar and message boxes. ♦ Device Directory or Configuration Tree menu.

ROCLINK 800 software employs a Graphical User Interface (GUI) with a standard Windows menu structure. After logging on to ROCLINK 800 software, available functions display in a menu bar with drop-down menus. A Status Line at the bottom left of the display contains pertinent information about the highlighted item, such as a menu option or a parameter.

Buttons display dialog boxes for further configuration details or perform a desired action, such as the Update button. To activate the button:

♦ Click the button with a left click of the mouse. ♦ When a button is active, press <Enter> or a function key.

Dialog boxes are areas that “pop up” inside the current screen to allow further selections or values to be entered. They can also provide messages or information that is more detailed.

The menu structure lists choices from which you can select the desired function. Once a function is selected, the screen or dialog box for that function displays. This screen or dialog box provides the requested information and lets you enter the applicable configuration data. Refer to Table 1-1.

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Table 1-1. Menu Listing for ROCLINK 800

Menu Menu Options

File

Edit View

ROC

New, Open…, Download…, Close, Save Configuration, Print Configuration, Print

1, 3, 4

Print Setup

1, 3, 4

Undo

, [List of recent files], Exit

1, 3, 4

, Cut

, Copy

Directory, EFM Report, Calibration Report, History, Alarms, Events, Display, I/O Monitor, Toolbar Direct Connect, Connect, Collect Data, Clock, Security, Comm Ports, Memory

Flags

Configure

Meter Utilities

I/O, Control, History Segments LCD

, User Data

2, 3, 4

Setup, Calibration, Values, Plate Change, History Update Firmware, Update Hardware

Program Administrator, ROCLINK 800 Security, AI Calibration Values, RTD Calibration Values MVS Calibration Values

Tools Window Help

1. This option applies to ROC800-Series units.

2. This option applies to FloBoss 100-Series units.

3. This option applies to FloBoss 407 units.

4. This option applies to ROC300-Series units.

Customize, Options Cascade, Tile, Device Directory, [List of open windows] Help Topics, About ROCLINK 800

1, 3, 4

, Paste

, History Points, Opcode Table, MODBUS, LCD User List

1, 3

, FST Editor, ROC Keypad Display Editor

1, 3, 4

3, 4

, License Key Administrator1, Convert EFM File, User

, Communications Monitor

1, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

, Information,

2, 3

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1.6.1 Menu Bar and Menus

The menu bar appears at the top of the screen. From the menu bar, you can use either the keyboard or the mouse to activate a menu and then to select a

function in that menu. You can also select functions using ToolBar Buttons or the Configuration Tree Menu.

Figure 1-2. Menu Bar and ToolBar (ROC800-Series Example)

1.6.2 Buttons

Several buttons appear on the majority of ROCLINK 800 screens.

Minimize and hide windows.

Maximize the size of the windows to fit in the screen area.

Return to Original size of the window.

Close a window.

Expand options listed in the Device Directory or Configuration Tree Menu.

Hide options listed in the Device Directory or Configuration Tree Menu.

Copy contents of window to Clipboard.

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Paste contents of the Clipboard to the active window.

Update contents of the active window from the device. Apply changes, if any, on the active window to the device and close the active window.

A Confirm Save dialog box appears if there are unsaved changes. Cancel all unsaved changes and close the active window.

Apply changes on the active window to the device.

Save contents of the active window. Close the active window. A Confirm Save dialog box appears if there are unsaved

changes. Delete current selection.

1.6.3 ToolBar

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The following buttons appear in the ROCLINK 800 toolbar. These buttons will be grayed out if not applicable to the current screen.

New file creates a New Configuration File. Available configuration parameters can be specified using menu selections. Configure the file as if you were connected to the device. Functions requiring a live connection are unavailable in this mode.

Open a disk file opens an existing configuration file. Configuration files are created using the New Device or Save Configuration functions.

Save file saves the current configuration of the connected Device to a disk file.

Cut deletes currently selected text and places it in the Clipboard.

Copy duplicates currently selected text and places it in the Clipboard.

Paste places text currently in the Clipboard where the cursor is located.

Print prints the configuration file.

AI Points views the Analog Input window.

AO Points views the Analog Output window.

DI Points views the Discrete Input window.

DO Points views the Discrete Output window.

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PI Points views the Pulse Input window.

Clock views the Clock window.

Comm Ports views the Comm Ports Setting window.

Direct Connect connects to a Device locally using the (LOI) Local Operator Interface port.

Connect connects to a Device.

Flags views the Flags window.

Meter Setup views the Meter Setup window.

Configure PID Points views the PID Loop window.

Plate Change views the Plate Change window.

FST Editor launches the Function Sequence Table Editor. Display Program Information displays program information, version, creation date, and

1.6.4 Keystrokes

If you are using the keyboard, you may use the Alt key plus the letter to activate the menus. For example, press <Alt + F> and press <O> to select the Open file dialog. You may also use the Left Arrow ← and Right Arrow → keys to highlight the menu bar item (the help Status Line at the bottom of the screen provides a description of the menu) and press the letter.

With a menu displayed, you can highlight the desired item by using the Down Arrow ↓ and Up Arrow ↑ keys or the mouse. With the desired item highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the function.

To leave a menu or submenu, press the <Esc> key. You can then select another menu. You can also access another menu simply by using the Left Arrow and Right Arrow key.

The text scrolling keys are the <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys. To use the keyboard in configuration screens and dialog boxes, press the <Tab> key to move in a

predetermined sequence from one parameter field or button to the next. The selected field or button becomes highlighted. Fields unavailable for changes are automatically skipped.

When you <Tab> to the last field or button in the screen or dialog box, pressing the <Tab> key again jumps back to the first field or button. To go back to a previous field or button, press <Shift + Tab>.

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In an option field, the currently selected option is highlighted. To select one of the other options, use the Up Arrow ↑ and Down Arrow ↓ keys to highlight the desired option, and then press <Enter>.

In a field that requires a text or numerical entry, type in the required characters or numbers from the keyboard. Use the <Backspace> or <Delete> keys to erase unwanted characters. Use the Left Arrow ← and Right Arrow → to move the cursor one character at a time and the <Home> and <End> keys to

place the cursor at the beginning and end of the field, respectively. Other keys or key combinations include:

♦ <F1> – Launches ROCLINK 800 on-line help. ♦ <Esc> – Cancels the current activity, closes the screen, and returns you to the last-used place in

the menu structure, screen, or other place from which the dialog box originated. If a menu is active, <Esc> closes the last-opened menu, taking you up one level in the menu structure. If the menu bar is active, <Esc> de-selects all menu options. Press the <Alt> key or click with the mouse to reactivate the menu bar.

♦ <Ctrl + N> – Creates a new configuration file. ♦ <Ctrl + O> – Opens a configuration file. ♦ <Ctrl + S> – Saves the current configuration file.

1.6.5 Help System

The Help menu provides detailed on-screen information about getting started with ROCLINK 800 software and performing keyboard operations, a list of the Help topics, and the ROCLINK 800 software version.

To display context sensitive help on a menu item, a parameter, or a button, press <F1> while the item, parameter, or button is highlighted. A help window appears on the screen.

To view detailed help, select Help > Help Topics. Contents – The Contents button displays a list of Help Topics that display based on task oriented

situations. Each screen, tab, and field has a help topic associated with it. For example: the Modbus Scale Values tab is located under Modbus > Modbus Configuration > Scale Values Tab.

Index – Use the Index to locate specific Help Topics. The Index lists each field individually and by the

tab or screen in which the field appears. For example: Modbus Scale Values appears in the Index under Modbus Configuration > Scale Values Tab and under Scale Values. Each field within the Scale Values Tab displays under the Index listing Modbus Configuration – Scale Values Tab and individual based on the name of the field.

Search – Use Search to query on specific word. Back – Click to return to the last topic that you viewed. Print – Click to Print the currently displayed topic. << and >> – Click the Browse Sequence buttons to navigate forward (>>) and backwards (<<) through

the help system on a per topic basis. The Browse Sequence follows the order of the topics as displayed in the Contents tab.

See Also – Click to display topics related to the selected topic.

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1.6.6 About ROCLINK 800

Select Help > About ROCLINK 800 to view the ROCLINK 800 version number and other information, such as Supporting Files Version Information.

Figure 1-3. About ROCLINK 800 (ROC800-Series)

1.6.7 Basic Navigation

When you start the ROCLINK 800 software, the Device Directory displays. After you connect to a ROC or FloBoss, the Configuration Tree View displays. Refer to Figure 1-7.

Use the + and – symbols to display or hide various options. Double-click a point to display the associated parameter configuration screen. You can also use the menu options and buttons to display the associated parameter configuration screen.

The Status Line at the bottom of the Device Directory and Configuration Tree View serves two purposes. First, on the left side of the line, brief information about the device being connected. Second, on the right side of the line, the device on-line or off-line status and system time display.

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1.6.8 TLP Box Selections

Throughout ROCLINK 800 software, the Select TLP dialog can be accessed by clicking the browse button with three dots. The Select TLP dialog allows you to assign specific inputs and outputs to parameters. ROCLINK 800 software uses Point Type (T), Logical Number (L), and Parameter (P) to define point locations.

Figure 1-4. Select TLP

To use the Select TLP dialog box:

1. Select the Point Type from the list. This opens a list of logical numbers and parameters that

belong to that Point Type.

2. Select the Logical Number. In the configuration screens, the Logical Number is generally

referred to as Point Number or Number.

3. Select the specific Parameter. These are usually called by the same term as the Tag on the

configuration screen. Click OK.

The display field at the bottom of the Select TLP dialog displays the numeric point location of the TLP point or a text abbreviation, depending on the setting in the Tools > Options window.

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1.6.8.1 Display TLP Options

Select Tools > Options to set whether TLPs display as text or numbers in TLP display fields throughout ROCLINK 800 software, including the FST Editor. For example, the TLP for Register 2 of FST 1 could display as either “FST 1,R2” or “96, 0, 3”.

Figure 1-5. TLP Options

Select Tools > Options to set the time interval, in seconds, at which the AutoScan feature on various screens in ROCLINK 800 software will poll the ROC or FloBoss device. Click the AutoScan button to cause ROCLINK 800 software to poll the device automatically, until the StopScan button is clicked.

1.6.9 AutoScan Update Interval Option

Select Tools > Options to set the time interval, in seconds, at which the AutoScan feature on various screens in ROCLINK 800 software will poll the ROC or FloBoss device. Pushing the AutoScan button on any screen will cause ROCLINK 800 software to poll the device automatically, until the StopScan button is pushed.

1.7 Configuration Basics

Configuration of a ROC or FloBoss unit can be performed by altering an existing configuration file or by starting a new configuration file.

The full configuration procedure involves using the menu functions or Configuration Tree Menu to access the configuration screens. Some of the configuration screens may not be required for your application or may not be available for your type of ROC or FloBoss.

The following checklists present the order of configuration in a typical application. Omit configuration screens for modules and accessories that do not appear in your hardware configuration and for control elements (PID, FST, and such) that do not apply to your application.

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1.7.1 Configuration Checklist (ROC800-Series)

For a ROC800-Series unit:

♦ ROC menu > ROCLINK 800 Security (logon) ♦ Device Directory > Comm Port > Properties (PC communication configurations) ♦ ROC menu > Security (User List and Comm Port Security) ♦ ROC menu > Clock ♦ ROC menu > Information (system variables) ♦ Utilities menu > License Key Administrator (for user programs, DS800 programs and AGA

Meter Runs)

♦ Meter menu > Setup > Station (for English or Metric Unit selection) ♦ ROC menu > Comm Ports (ROC communication configurations) ♦ Configure menu > I/O menu > AI, AO, DI, DO, PI, HART, MVS, RTD, and T/C ♦ Meter menu > Station Configuration ♦ Meter menu > Orifice or Turbine Meter Setup ♦ Configure menu > History Segments and History Points (history database) ♦ Configure menu > Control menu > PID Loop ♦ Configure menu > Radio Power Control (for communications sleep mode) ♦ Utilities menu > FST Editor ♦ View menu > Display > New or from File (for custom PC displays) ♦ Utilities menu > Keypad Display (for ROC Keypad Display) ♦ ROC menu > Flags (for saving and system variables to Flash memory)

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1.7.2 Configuration Checklist (ROC300-Series)

For a ROC300-Series unit:

♦ Utilities menu > ROCLINK 800 Security (logon) ♦ Device Directory > Comm Port > Properties (PC communication configurations) ♦ ROC menu > Security (User List and Comm Port Security) ♦ ROC menu > Clock ♦ ROC menu > Information (system variables) ♦ ROC menu > Comm Ports (ROC communication configurations) ♦ Configure menu > I/O menu > AI, AO, DI, DO, and PI ♦ Meter menu > Setup (Orifice or Turbine meter) ♦ Meter menu > History (Meter run history setup) ♦ Configure menu > Control menu > PID Loop ♦ Configure menu > History Points (history database) ♦ Configure menu > LCD ♦ Configure menu > Radio Power Control (communications sleep mode) ♦ Utilities menu > FST Editor ♦ ROC menu > Flags (for saving and system variables to Flash memory)

1.7.3 Configuration Checklist (FloBoss 100-Series)

For a FloBoss 100-Series unit:

♦ ROC menu > ROCLINK 800 Security (logon) ♦ Device Directory > Comm Port > Properties (PC communication configurations) ♦ ROC menu > Security (User List and Comm Port Security) ♦ ROC menu > Clock ♦ ROC menu > Information (system variables) ♦ ROC menu > Comm Ports (ROC communication configurations) ♦ Configure menu > I/O menu > AI, AO, DI, DO, and PI ♦ Meter menu > Setup (orifice or turbine meter) ♦ Meter menu > History (Meter run history setup) ♦ Configure menu > Control menu > PID Loop ♦ Configure menu > History Points (history database) ♦ Configure menu > LCD User List ♦ Configure menu > Radio Power Control (for communications sleep mode) ♦ Utilities menu > FST Editor ♦ View menu > Display > New or from File (for custom PC displays) ♦ ROC menu > Flags (for saving and system variables to Flash memory)

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1.7.4 Configuration Checklist (FloBoss 407)

For a FloBoss 407 unit:

♦ Utilities menu > ROCLINK 800 Security (logon) ♦ Device Directory > Comm Port > Properties (PC communication configurations) ♦ ROC menu > Security (User List and Comm Port Security) ♦ ROC menu > Clock ♦ ROC menu > Information (system variables) ♦ ROC menu > Comm Ports (ROC communication configurations) ♦ Configure menu > I/O menu > AI, AO, DI, DO, PI, and MVS ♦ Meter menu > Setup (Orifice or Turbine meter) ♦ Meter menu > History (Meter run history setup) ♦ Configure menu > Control menu > PID Loop ♦ Configure menu > History Points (history database) ♦ Configure menu > LCD User List ♦ Configure menu > Radio Power Control (communications sleep mode) ♦ Utilities menu > FST Editor ♦ ROC menu > Flags (for saving and system variables to Flash memory)

1.7.5 Duplicating a Configuration

You can duplicate the configuration for another ROC or FloBoss unit by using these menu functions in the following order:

1. File > Save Configuration to save the configuration to a specified file.

2. ROC > Direct Connect (Local Port) or Connect (modem) to connect physically to the second

unit, and then communicate.

3. File > Download loads the configuration into the unit.

After you have loaded configuration data into the second ROC (Step 3) and changed it as needed, you can save the configuration to its own disk file by using Step 1.

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1.8 Creating a New Configuration File

The new configuration file screen allows you to create a configuration file off-line with the basic information about the meters and modules that will be installed on the ROC or FloBoss unit for which the new configuration was created.

1. Select File > New.

Figure 1-6. New File Configuration Example (ROC800-Series)

2. The Type parameter indicates the type of ROC or FloBoss unit.

3. For the ROC800-Series, select the type of I/O or Comm 809 Modules that will reside in each of

the nine module slots of the ROC800-Series unit.

4. For the FloBoss 100-Series, select the type of termination board (I/O Type). Selections are 4

point (old style termination board) or 6 point (new style) with or without I/O points. When 6 point with I/O is selected, External I/O selections appear. Be sure to select the types of I/O for which the termination board switches and wiring are configured.

5. For the ROC800-Series, enter the number of PID loops, FSTs, Stations, Sampler/Odorizers,

Orifice Meters, and Turbine Meters that will be configured. Only activate the necessary number of devices.

6. For the FloBoss 100-Series, enter the number of PID Loops.

7. For the FloBoss 100-Series, select the maximum number of History Points in Standard and

Extended History (103 History Sizing). Be sure to select this carefully, as History Points cannot be added later without clearing current history present in the unit. Standard history affects the amount of available extended history.

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8. Save the configuration file. ROCLINK 800 files have the extension .800.

9. Establish an on-line connection to the ROC or FloBoss unit.

10. Set the parameters and point assignments, as necessary.

The Type parameter indicates the type of ROC or FloBoss unit.

For the FloBoss 100-Series, select the type of termination board (I/O Type). Selections are 4 point (old style termination board) or 6 point (new style) with or without I/O points. When 6 point with I/O is selected, External I/O selections appear. Be sure to select the types of I/O for which the termination board switches and wiring are configured.

For the ROC800-Series, enter the number of PID loops, FSTs, Stations, Sampler/Odorizers, Orifice

Meters, and Turbine Meters that will be configured. Only activate the necessary number of devices. For the FloBoss 100-Series, enter the number of PID Loops.

For the ROC800-Series, select the type of I/O or Comm 809 Modules that will reside in each of the nine

module slots of the ROC800-Series unit.

For the FloBoss 100-Series, select the maximum number of History Points in Standard and Extended History (103 History Sizing). Be sure to select this carefully, as History Points cannot be added later.

Optionally, the FloBoss 100-Series units have I/O. When 6 point I/O termination board is selected,

External I/O selections appear. Be sure to select the types of I/O for which the termination board switches and wiring are configured.

1.8.1 Opening a Configuration File

The Open option allows you to open an existing configuration file either on-line (from a ROC or FloBoss unit) or off-line (from the PC hard drive or disk). Configuration files are created using the Save Configuration function. To open a configuration file:

1. Establish an on-line connection to the ROC or FloBoss, if opening a file on-line.

2. Select File > Open.

3. Select the configuration file name. ROCLINK 800 files have the extension .800.

4. Alter the parameters and point assignments as necessary.

Once the configuration file is opened, it automatically becomes active and you may edit the file off-line. The configuration file may also be loaded into a ROC by using the Download function.

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1.8.2 Configuration Tree Menu

When you open a configuration file or go on-line with a ROC or FloBoss unit, the Configuration Tree appears on the screen. It has a hierarchy tree with the configurable items in the configuration, such as I/O, Meter Runs, and History.

Figure 1-7. Configuration Tree

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SECTION 2 – CONFIGURING COMMUNICATIONS AND

SECURITY

This section describes how to configure the communication ports on a PC and on a ROC or FloBoss. It also describes how to use the Connect and Direct Connect features in ROCLINK 800 software and security controlling access to the ROC or FloBoss and ROCLINK 800 software.

Security can be controlled in two ways:

♦ ROCLINK 800 Security – The ROCLINK 800 Security screen allows you to control who can

log on to ROCLINK 800 software and which screens they can access. Refer to Section 2.2,

ROCLINK 800 Security, on page 2-5.

♦ Device Security – Device Security screen controls who has access to the Comm Ports on the

ROC or FloBoss device. Refer to Section 2.3, Device Security, on page 2-6.

 Note: Security Access Levels enable you to control which users have access to specific

ROCLINK 800 functions. Refer to Section 2.1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

Before attempting to connect to a ROC or FloBoss, configure communication parameters in two places:

♦ ROCLINK 800 Communications – The Device Directory communication configurations allow

ROCLINK 800 software to communicate to an individual ROC or FloBoss unit. Refer to Section

2.6, ROCLINK 800 Communications, on page 2-17.

♦ Communication Ports on the ROC and FloBoss – Use the ROC > Comm Ports to set up

communication ports available for incoming or outgoing communications with the ROC or FloBoss. Refer to Section 2.7, Communication Ports on the ROC and FloBoss, on page 2-21.

In this Chapter

Section Page

2.1 Security Access Levels...................................................................................................................2-2

2.2 ROCLINK 800 Security .................................................................................................................2-5

2.3 Device Security...............................................................................................................................2-6

2.4 License Key Administrator (ROC800-Series).............................................................................. 2-13

2.5 Device Directory...........................................................................................................................2-14

2.6 ROCLINK 800 Communications .................................................................................................2-17

2.7 Communication Ports on the ROC and FloBoss...........................................................................2-21

2.8 Connecting to a ROC or FloBoss..................................................................................................2-36

2.9 Troubleshooting Communications................................................................................................ 2-38

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2.1 Security Access Levels

Refer to Table 2-1. The Menu Options focus on the activity while you use the Access Levels to increase or decrease responsibility levels within the Menu Options.

 Note: If security is enabled on any port, at least one user must have the highest level of security

(level 5).

 Note: Login requests are rejected when ROCLINK 800 Access Levels are greater than Device

Security.

Table 2-1. Security Access Levels

Menu Menu Option Access Level

ROC Security 5 Utilities License Key Administrator 5 Utilities ROCLINK 800 Security 5 Utilities Update Firmware 4 Utilities Upgrade Hardware 4 Utilities Upgrade to FlashPAC 4 Utilities User Program Administrator 4 Configure Control > DS800 3 Configure Control > FST Registers 3 Configure Control > PID Loop 3 Configure Control > Radio Power Control 3 Configure Control > Sampler Odorizer 3 Configure History Points 3 Configure History Segments 3 Configure I/O > AI Points 3 Configure I/O > AO Points 3 Configure I/O > DI Points 3 Configure I/O > DO Points 3 Configure I/O > MVS Sensor 3 Configure I/O > PI Points 3 Configure I/O > RTD Points 3 Configure I/O > Soft Points 3 Configure I/O > System AI Points 3 Configure I/O > T/C Points 3 Configure LCD User List 3 Configure Modbus > Configuration 3 Configure Modbus > History 3 Configure Modbus > Master Modem 3 Configure Modbus > Master Table 3 Configure Modbus > Registers 3 Configure Opcode Table 3 Configure User Data 3 File Download 3 File New 3 File Save Configuration 3 ROC Clock 3

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Menu Menu Option Access Level

ROC Comm Ports 3 ROC ROC Flags 3 ROC ROC Information 3 Tools Options 3 Utilities AI Calibration Values 3 Utilities Convert EFM File 3 Utilities FST Editor 3 Utilities MVS Calibration Values 3 Utilities RTD Calibration Values 3 View Display > New 3 Meter Calibration > Orifice Meter 2 Meter Calibration > Turbine Meter 2 Meter History 2 Meter Plate Change 2 Meter Setup > Orifice Meter 2 Meter Setup > Station 2 Meter Setup > Turbine Meter 2 Meter Values > Orifice Meter 2 Meter Values > Turbine Meter 2 ROC Collect Data 2 View Calibration Report 2 View EFM Report 2 File Close 1 File Open 1 File Print Configuration 1 File Recent Files 1 ROC Memory 1 View Alarms > From File 1 View Alarms > From ROC 1 View Events > From File 1 View Events > From ROC 1 View History > Between Dates 1 View History > From File 1 View History > From ROC 1 View I/O Monitor 1 Edit Copy 0 Edit Cut 0 Edit Paste 0 Edit Undo 0 File Exit 0 File Print 0 File Print Setup 0 Help About ROCLINK 0 Help Help Topics 0 ROC Connect 0 ROC Direct Connect 0 Tools Customize 0

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Menu Menu Option Access Level

Utilities Communications Monitor 0 View Directory 0 View Display > Display 1 0 View Display > Display 2 0 View Display > From File 0 View Toolbar 0 Window Cascade 0 Window Currently Open Files 0 Window Tile 0

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2.2 ROCLINK 800 Security

Select Utilities > ROCLINK 800 Security. The ROCLINK 800 Security screen allows you to control

who can log on to ROCLINK 800 software and which screens they can access. You may specify up to 21 different users. The Operator ID is used as the User ID when you login to ROCLINK 800. Refer to

Section 12, Keypad Display Security.

 Note: After you initially access ROCLINK 800 software and establish security parameters,

delete the default Operator ID LOI and default Operator Password 1000 to prevent unauthorized users from accessing and changing parameters.

 Note: To delete an Operator ID, Password or Access Level, highlight the cell and use the

backspace key or Delete key.

Figure 2-1. ROCLINK 800 Security

1. Select Utilities > ROCLINK 800 Security.

2. Enter the three alphanumeric characters for the Operator ID, which is typically the initials of the

person who operates the device. Each Operator ID must be unique and is case-sensitive.

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Note: The default Operator ID is LOI and the default Password is 1000.

3. Enter the four numeric characters between 0000 and 9999 to define the Password. More than

one user can have the same Password.

4. Enter the desired Access Level of the user. “0” is the lowest Access Level and allows access to

the fewest number of screens. “5” is the highest Access Level and permits access to all screens. Each Access Level permits access to screens at that level and any inherited from lower access levels. For example, the users with Access Level 3, have access to screens with levels 0, 1, 2, and

3. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

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2.3 Device Security

Select ROC > Security. Device Security screen controls who has access to the Comm Ports on the ROC or FloBoss device. Refer to Section 12, Keypad Display Security.

2.3.1 Device Security – Users (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series)

Select ROC > Security. For the ROC800-Series and the FloBoss 100-Series, the Device Security screen controls who has access to the Comm Ports on the ROC or FloBoss device. When Enabled, you must login to use the communications port. Each communications port may be Enabled or Disabled separately. For the ROC800-Series, the Keypad Display user and group security settings are also configured on this screen.

The default Operator ID is LOI. The default Password is 1000.

1. Select ROC > Security.

2. Click an Operator ID field to add, edit, or remove a user.

Figure 2-2. Device Security – Users (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series)

3. Enter the Operator ID, Password, Confirmed Password, and user Access Level. Refer to

Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

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Figure 2-3. Device Security – Users Maintenance (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series)

5. Click OK and click Apply.

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2.3.2 Device Security – Users (FloBoss 407)

Select ROC > Security. The Device Security screen controls who has access to the Comm Ports and LCD / Keypad on the FloBoss device. When Enabled, you must login to use the communications port. Each communications port may be Enabled or Disabled separately. For the FloBoss 407, Device Security also controls who has access to the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the unit. Select an Operator ID in the table to set each individual’s security, for up to 32 users.

Figure 2-4. Device Security – Users (FloBoss 407)

User Table – Select an Operator ID in the table to set each individual’s security. If you wish to create a

user, click on an empty cell in the table. The Device Security dialog box appears. To delete an operator entry from the table, highlight a cell in that line. When the Device Security

dialog box appears, click the Remove button.

Operator ID – Enter the three alphanumeric characters for the Operator ID, which is typically the

initials of the person who operates the device through that communications port. Each Operator ID must be unique. The Operator ID is case-sensitive. The default Operator ID is LOI. The default Password is 1000.

Password – Enter the four numeric characters between 0000 and 9999 for the Password. Users can

have the same Password.

Note: Login requests are rejected when ROCLINK 800 Access Levels are greater than Device

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Security. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

Access Level – Enter the desired Access Level of the user. “0” is the lowest Access Level and allows

access to the fewest number of screens. “5” is the highest Access Level and permits access to all screens. Each Access Level permits access to screens at that level and any inherited from lower access levels. For example, the users with Access Level 3, have access to screens with levels 0, 1, 2, and 3. Refer to Security Access Levels for a full list of the access levels. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

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Note: If security is enabled on any port, at least one user must have the highest level of security

(level 5).

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LCD ON – Select Enabled to turn the LCD Display Always ON and leave it active, or select Disabled to

allow the LCD Display to time out and turn itself off. If Enabled, the LCD remains on until the next user logs on who has the LCD Disabled.

LCD Custom User List – Check a radio button to give a user access to the LCD Custom User List 1,

2, and 3 of an on-line FloBoss 407 for viewing, editing, or both. This includes the keypad functions.

Security On LOI, Security on COM1, and Security on COM2 – For each communications port, select

Disabled, User ID Enabled (to require security on a specific communications port), or User Access Level Enabled (to require a specific level of security for this user).

2.3.3 Device Security – Users (ROC300-Series)

Select ROC > Security. The Device Security screen controls who has access to the Comm Ports and optional Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the ROC device. When Enabled, you must login to use the communications port. Each communications port may be Enabled or Disabled separately and you can select the Access Level.

Figure 2-5. Device Security – Users (ROC300-Series)

User Table – Select an Operator ID in the table to set each individual’s security. If you wish to create a

user, click on an empty cell in the table. The Device Security dialog box appears. Refer to Device Security.

To delete an operator entry from the table, highlight a cell in that line. When the Device Security dialog box appears, click the Remove button.

Operator ID – Enter the three alphanumeric characters for the Operator ID, which is typically the

initials of the person who operates the device through that communications port. Each Operator ID must be unique. The Operator ID is case-sensitive.

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Password – Enter the four numeric characters between 0000 and 9999 for the Password. Users can

have the same Password.

Access Level – “0” is the lowest Access Level and allows access to the fewest number of screens. “5” is

the highest Access Level and permits access to all screens. Each Access Level permits access to screens at that level and any inherited from lower access levels. For example, the users with Access Level 3, have access to screens with levels 0, 1, 2, and 3. Refer to Security Access Levels.

 Note: Login requests are rejected when ROCLINK 800 Access Levels are greater than Device

Security. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

Security On LOI and Security on COM1 – For each communications port, select one of the following

options:

♦ Disabled – All login requests are accepted. ♦ User ID Enabled – Login requests are accepted if the User ID and Password are valid. Upon

successful login, full access is allowed.

♦ User Access Level Enabled – Login requests are accepted if the User ID and Password are

valid. Upon successful login, the user is restricted by access level. Refer to Security Access Levels. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

2.3.4 Device Security – Groups

Select ROC > Security. Click the Groups tab. For ROC800-Series units, with firmware version 1.50 or

greater, the Group tab establishes the Groups used in Keypad Display security. Enter a name for each Group that you are establishing. If your application does not require a Keypad Display, do not create Groups.

Figure 2-6. Device Security – Groups (ROC800-Series)

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2.3.5 Device Security – Comm Ports (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100Series)

Select ROC > Security. Click the Comm Ports tab. For each communications port, select one of the

following Security on options:

♦ Disabled – All login requests are accepted. ♦ User ID Enabled – Login requests are accepted if the Operator ID and Password are valid. Upon

successful login, full access is allowed.

♦ User Access Level Enabled – Login requests are accepted if the Operator ID and Password are

valid. Upon successful login, the user is restricted by access level. Refer to Table 2-1, Security Access Levels, on page 2-2.

Figure 2-7. Device Security – Comm Ports (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series)

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2.3.6 Device Security – Users / Group Summary (ROC800-Series)

Select ROC > Security. Click the Users / Group Summary tab. For ROC800-Series units, with firmware version 1.50 or greater, the User/Group Summary tab displays which users belong to which Group. Use the Users and Groups table to quickly make changes to the ROC > Security settings.

Figure 2-8. Device Security – User/Group Summary (ROC800-Series)

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2.4 License Key Administrator (ROC800-Series)

Select Utilities > License Key Administrator to access the license information on any license key that may currently be installed in the CPU of the ROC800-Series. From this screen, you can view and manage the licenses stored on the license key(s).

AGA Meter Runs and some applications, such as DS800 and user programs, must have a license key installed in the ROC800-Series CPU with the appropriate entry to allow execution of the application.

The Application Code is specific to the application and is defined by the application provider. The application code should not be mistaken for license quantity. License Application Code values may not be merged or split.

♦ In a DS800 license, the application code has no meaning and is 0. ♦ In a User Program license, the application code’s meaning is documented in the user program’s

manual.

♦ In an AGA 3/7/8 license, the application code will be 6, which indicates six Meter Runs per

license. If the quantity of licenses is 2, then 12 Meter Runs can execute.

Figure 2-9. License Key Administrator (ROC800-Series)

The License Key grids provide a list of the licenses currently on the key in the upper (#1) and lower (#2) key slots of the CPU module. Licenses may be moved from one key to another. If both keys are full, the Move, Merge, and Split buttons are grayed out.

Use the Move button to move licenses from one key to another key. Use the Merge button to merge the first two similar entries by creating a single license with the

combined quantities. Use the Split button to split a license with a quantity greater than 1. This allows multiple quantity

licenses to be split and moved between license keys. You cannot split a license with a quantity of 1.

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2.5 Device Directory

The Device Directory is the first screen that displays after logging in to ROCLINK 800 software. The Device Directory provides a way to create and maintain communications setup configurations for a PC running ROCLINK 800 software. The communication ports on the PC can be uniquely configured to send data to specified ROC or FloBoss units.

Figure 2-10. Device Directory

Use the + and – symbols to display or hide various options.

 Note: Configuration of the PC Communication Ports to the ROC or FloBoss unit cannot be

performed within the Configuration Tree screen. You must return to the Device Directory. If you are in a configuration, select Window > Device Directory or View > Directory to go to the Device Directory.

The PC communication configurations allow ROCLINK 800 software to communicate to an individual ROC or FloBoss unit. You may add, delete, or modify these communications setups and establish a tree of Groups and Devices.

The Device Directory is used to set up the personal computer’s (PC) communications ports (COM ports).

The ROCLINK 800 Communication Parameter Setup screen allows you to change your PC communications port, time-out settings, and other variables, used by ROCLINK 800 software when establishing a connection to a Device.

In order for ROCLINK 800 software to communicate with a Device, ROCLINK 800 software must know to which device it is communicating. Each Device within a Group is given a unique Device Address.

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2.5.1 Device Root

The Device Root is the organizational level in the Device Directory. When you open ROCLINK 800 software, the default Device labels display in the Device Directory. You can modify these communications setup configurations, or you can create new configurations.

Figure 2-11. Device Root

The default Device Root labels include:

♦ COM1 Device ♦ COM2 Device ♦ Modem Device ♦ Ethernet Device ♦ New Group1

♦ New Device1 ♦ New Device2

The communication configurations allow ROCLINK 800 software to communicate to an individual ROC or FloBoss unit. You may add, delete, or modify these communications setups and establish Groups of devices. Creating a back-up file of the Device Root settings after you have configured the settings is highly suggested. To do so, use Windows Explorer to find the ROC_user.mdb file, then create a back-up copy of this file in case your settings should ever be corrupted.

Devices can be configured for on-line communications using the Local Operator Interface (LOI) port or a communication port, such as a modem.

Each icon represents a different type of communications connection.

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The devices can be logically organized to form Groups. A Group is typically several units in the same geographical area. Each Group contains a list of all the devices contained within that Group.

Each ROC or FloBoss has a Tag and unique Device Address for differentiation. The Device Address must be different from any other host system that may access the network. The Tag and Device Address are set by clicking with the right mouse on the Device and selecting Properties.

2.5.1.1 Adding a Group

Devices can be organized to form Groups. Groups are typically units in the same geographical area or units with something else in common. When you select a Group file, a list of all communication setups in the Group appears below the Group.

To add a new Group under the Device Root directory or add a Subgroup to an existing Group:

1. Select the Device Root directory icon.

2. Right-mouse click.

3. Select Add a Group.

4. Right mouse click again and Rename the Group or use the default.

5. You may now wish to add a Device.

2.5.1.2 Deleting a Group

To delete a Group under the Device Directory:

1. Select a Group.

2. Right-mouse click.

3. Select Delete Group.

4. Click Yes in the Confirm Delete Message dialog.

2.5.1.3 Deleting a Device

To delete a Device under the Device Directory:

1. Select a Device by highlighting the Name next to its icon.

2. Right-mouse click on the Name.

3. Select Delete Device.

4. Click Yes in the Confirm Delete Message dialog.

2.5.1.4 Adding a Device

To add a new Device under the Device Directory or add to an existing group:

1. Select the Device Root directory icon.

2. Right-mouse click.

3. Select Add a Device.

4. Configure the communication parameters.

 Note: You can place a Device connection under a Group by selecting the Group before

adding the Device connection.

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2.5.1.5 Deleting All Devices

To delete all Device communication parameter configurations under the Device Root directory:

 Note: This deletes all ROC units that you currently have configured.

1. Select the Device Root directory icon.

2. Right-mouse click.

3. Select Delete All Devices.

4. Click Yes in the Confirm Delete Message dialog box.

2.5.1.6 Renaming a Group or Device

To rename a Group or Device in the Device directory:

1. Select (highlight) the Device Name or Group label.

2. Right-mouse click on the Device Name or Group label.

3. Select Properties.

4. Enter the Tag of the Group label or Device Name.

5. Press OK or Apply.

2.6 ROCLINK 800 Communications

2.6.1 ROCLINK 800 Communications – General

The Device Directory is the first screen that displays after logging in to ROCLINK 800 software. Use the ROCLINK 800 Communications General tab to configure basic communications for the PC running ROCLINK 800 software.

1. Select the Device Root directory icon.

2. Right-mouse click on a communications icon.

3. Select Properties.

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Figure 2-12. ROCLINK 800 Communications – General Example (ROC800-Series)

Tag – Enter the Station Name in the Tag field. Connect – Press the Connect button to connect using the configured parameters for this PC

Communications Port.

Device Group – The Group in which the ROC or FloBoss is associated. Device Address – The Address of the specific ROC or FloBoss with which you desire to communicate.

If you are connected to a multi-drop series of devices, enter the Device Address and Device Group of the specific Device to which you will talk.

Note: If the PC that is running ROCLINK 800 software is connected directly to the LOI Local

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Port on the device, ROCLINK 800 makes a request to Device Group of 240 and Device Address of 240. The Local Port of a device always responds to a request for Address 240/Group 240, no matter what Device Address and Device Group is configured in the device if the LOI Security is valid.

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Note: For communications to any port on the ROC or FloBoss, other than the Local Port, the

Device Address and Device Group in the ROCLINK Communications Parameters window determines which device will be contacted. The Device Address and Group must match the Device Address and Group in the ROC > Information screen. Changing the Device Address and Group, on the ROCLINK 800 Communications Parameters window, will cause the PC to communicate with a different device.

Note: When using a FloBoss 100-Series device, the default Device Group of 240 and Device

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Address of 240 allows communications to any Comm Port.

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Host Address – The PC has a default value of Address 3 and Group 1. If more than one computer

running ROCLINK 800 software will be communicating with a group of devices, either by radio or by other multi-drop communications, the Host Address of each Device Directory setup must be unique to avoid multiple responses. The Host Address must also be different from any other host system that may access the communications link.

Host Group – The PC has a default value of “1.” When using ROC Protocol, the Group address must

match the address setup at the destination device in order for communications to properly transmit. In the assignment of the Host Group and Host Address, the following convention should be used:

Host Group and Host Address limitations:

0 and 240= Reserved

Use – Select the connection type: Comm Port, Modem, or TCP/IP.

 Note: If TCP/IP is selected, the Time Out parameter on the Advanced tab applies, but the other

parameters do not apply. Firmware updates cannot be transmitted over a TCP/IP connection.

PC Comm Port – If in the Use portion of the screen, you selected Comm Port, select the PC Comm

Port on the computer to be used by ROCLINK 800 software for this setup. The device can

communicate through any configured Comm Port of the PC. Typically, COMM1 or COMM2 is used with the Local Port. Before selecting this parameter, check to see which Communications Ports are assigned in the PC.

Baud Rate – The Baud Rate is set in the PC and used by ROCLINK 800 software to communicate with

the device through a serial port (COM port). For successful communications, the Baud Rate setup in the ROC and the Baud Rate set here for the PC must match. If you are having difficulties communicating to your device, set the Baud Rate in both the device and the computer to 19200 bps.

 Note: When using a FloBoss 100-Series, you may need to set the Baud Rate to 9600 bps if you

are communicating simultaneously with external devices.

Phone Number – If in the Use portion of the screen, you selected Modem, enter the Phone Number of

the device to be dialed by ROCLINK 800 software.

Modem – Use the Modem drop-down list box to choose your modem. Only the modems set up from the

Modems dialog box in the Window’s Control Panel on your PC display. Ensure that the selected modem is properly setup.

Override Default TAPI Init String – Enter a value to override your modem’s default Initialization

String configuration.

IP Address – If in the Use portion of the screen, you selected TCP/IP, enter the IP Address and Port

Number so the Ethernet port of a ROC800-Series controller may be accessed by ROCLINK 800

software. Enter the IP Address of the ROC to be accessed. The default IP Address for a ROC is

10.0.0.2.

Port Number – The Port Number of the ROC to be accessed. The default Port Number for a ROC is

4000. If these default values are changed in the ROC800-Series, all ROC Plus communications over TCP/IP connections will be closed and you will have to re-establish a connection. Port Numbers 1113 and 1131 are reserved.

If Login to ROCLINK 800 Configuration software fails, then the TCP/IP connection closes.

 Note: If the number of active ROC Plus Protocol using TCP/IP connections displayed on the

ROC > Information > Internet tab is 6, then you will not be able to establish a connection.

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2.6.2 ROCLINK 800 Communications – Advanced

Use the ROCLINK 800 Communications Advanced tab to configure advanced communications for the PC running ROCLINK 800 software.

1. Select the Device Root directory icon.

2. Right-mouse click on a communications icon.

3. Select Properties.

4. Click the Advanced tab.

Figure 2-13. ROCLINK 800 Communications Example – Advanced (ROC800-Series)

Number of Retries – Can be set from 0 to 25. Once connected, ROCLINK 800 will attempt to request

data. This is the number of times to try after the initial attempt to request data from the specified device and before reporting a timeout error. Adjust the amount of time between retries using the Time Out parameter.

The Number of Retries parameter does not apply to the dial-up modem, which only tries to establish a connection once.

Tx Delay – Enables the RTS line for the amount of delay specified before transmitting data. Tx Delay

is typically used to allow a radio to fully stabilize before data is applied to transmit. ♦ For EIA-232 (RS-232) and Dial-up Modem communications, the Tx Delay and Key Off Delay

values should normally be set to 0 (zero) or the default of 0.05 seconds.

♦ For EIA-485 (RS-485) and Radio communications, the Tx Delay value is typically set to 0.1.

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Time Out – The actual amount of time that ROCLINK 800 software waits to receive a valid message

after it sends a request to a device. Do not enter 0 (zero) in the Time Out field. For Dial-up Modem communications, the Time Out value is typically set to 3 seconds.

Key Off Delay – Defines the amount of time to delay when done transmitting a message before turning

the RTS signal off. For EIA-232 (RS-232) and Dial-up Modem communications, the Tx Delay and Key Off Delay values should normally be set to 0 (zero).

CRC Check – Select Enabled or Disabled in the ROCLINK CRC Check field for Cyclical Redundancy

Checking.

2.7 Communication Ports on the ROC and FloBoss

While in a configuration and on-line with a ROC or FloBoss unit, select ROC > Comm Ports to display the Comm Port settings screen. Each communications port has a unique set of parameters on the screen.

The ROC > Comm Ports screen is used to setup the communications ports that are available for incoming and outgoing communications with the ROC or FloBoss and not the personal computer

(PC). PC communication ports are setup using the Device Directory. The communication ports located on the ROC or FloBoss provide a data link to ROCLINK 800

software, other ROC or FloBoss units, and host systems. Depending on the type of modules you are using, the following types of communications are possible:

♦ EIA-232 (RS-232) serial communications. ♦ EIA-422 (RS-422) serial communications (ROC800-Series). ♦ EIA-485 (RS-485) multi-point serial communications. ♦ Dial-up modem communications. ♦ TCP/IP communications (ROC800-Series). ♦ Spread-Spectrum wireless radio (FloBoss 100-Series).

Table 2-2. Communication Ports for the ROC800-Series

Port Port Location Default Tag Function/Type

1 CPU RJ-45 (top) Local Port LOI / RS-232D 2 CPU RJ-45 (middle) COMM1 Ethernet 3 CPU 5-pin (bottom) COMM2 Serial / EIA-232 (RS-232) 4 Module Slot 1 COMM3

5 Module Slot 2 COMM4

6 Module Slot 3 COMM5

EIA-232 (RS-232), EIA-422 (RS-422), EIA-485 (RS-485), Modem, or MVS

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Table 2-3. Communication Ports for the FloBoss 407

Port Default Tag Function/Type

1 Local Port LOI / RS-232D 2 COMM1 EIA-232 (RS-232) 3 COMM2 EIA-232 (RS-232), EIA-485 (RS-485), or Modem

 Note: COMM1 is built into the termination board of the FloBoss 407, and COMM2

is located on an optional communications card.

Table 2-4. Communication Ports for the FloBoss 100-Series

Port Default Tag Function/Type

1 Local Port LOI / RS-232D 2 COMM1 Serial / EIA-485 (RS-485) 3 COMM2 EIA-232 (RS-232), Modem, or Spread-Spectrum Radio

 Note: COMM2 requires an optional communications card.

Table 2-5. Communication Ports for the ROC300-Series

Port Default Tag Function/Type

1 Local Port LOI / RS-232D 2 COMM1 EIA-232 (RS-232), EIA-485 (RS-485), or Modem 3 COMM2 EIA-232 (RS-232), EIA-485 (RS-485), or Modem

 Note: COMM1 and COMM2 are located on an optional communications card.

The communication ports of the ROC or FloBoss provide a link to computers, such as one running ROCLINK 800 software or a host computer. ROC800-Series units can have up to six communication ports. FloBoss and ROC300-Series units can have up to three.

Select ROC > Comm Ports to set up communications ports available for the ROC or FloBoss.

Note: For FloBoss 100-Series, the Modem tab only appears after Comm Ports 3 has been

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selected.

The SRBX or RBX (Spontaneous Report-by-Exception) alarming feature is available for serial communication ports. It is not supported on the Ethernet port. This feature allows the device to call in to a host computer when a configured alarm occurs. To prevent “nuisance” alarms from being reported to the host, configure the parameters correctly. If you wish to configure dial-up SRBX, then a modem must be present and appropriately configured.

When using SRBX Alarming, you must ensure that the alarms are enabled and configured for each point you desire to monitor. Configure the alarm parameters so that an alarm occurs only when desired. These parameters are configured on the Alarms tabs of the I/O configuration screens.

Once configured, the configuration of all communications ports should be saved to programmable ROM using the Flash Memory Save Configuration function in the ROC > Flags screen.

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Figure 2-14. Comm Port (ROC800-Series)

Figure 2-15. Comm Port (FloBoss 100-Series)

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Figure 2-16. Comm Port (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

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2.7.1 Comm Ports – General

Select ROC > Comm Ports to configure the communications ports on the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 2-17. Comm Port Example (ROC800-Series)

Select the Communications Port that the device is using to communicate. Enter the 10-character Tag name for identification of the communications port.

Comm Type (ROC800-Series) displays the type of communications port associated to this Comm Port number, such as EIA-232 (RS-232).

Select the transmit and receive data Baud Rate in bits per second. If Parity checks are to be performed by the communications controller, select the Parity radio button. Select the number of Data Bits contained in an asynchronous byte, or character. This number is

typically 8.

Select the number of Stop Bits contained in an asynchronous byte, or character. This number is

typically 1.

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Enter the Key On Delay to define the number of seconds to delay after turning the RTS signal on before

beginning transmission. For some older radios, the Key On Delay may need to be set as high as 0.2 seconds. For newer radios designed for data transmission, no more than 0.02 second should be required. For Dial-up modems and EIA-232 (RS-232) communications, the Key On Delay should normally be set at 0 seconds or may be changed to optimize communications.

Enter the Key Off Delay intervals defining the period to delay before turning the RTS signal off once a

valid message has been sent. The default of 0.01 seconds should be sufficient for most radios. For Dialup modems and EIA-232 (RS-232) communications, the Key Off Delay should normally be set at 0 seconds or may be changed to optimize communications.

Select the Port Owner (ROC800-Series). This refers to the communications protocol that will be in use

on this Port.

♦ ROC Plus Protocol/Modbus Slave configures the Port to automatically switch between

Modbus and ROC Plus protocol messages.

♦ ROC Plus Protocol Only configures the Port to only accept ROC Plus protocol messages

(Modbus Slave is disabled).

♦ Modbus Slave Only configures the Port to allow the ROC or FloBoss to act only as a Modbus

slave device (ROC Plus Protocol is disabled).

 Note: It is recommended that the “Only” options be used if the messages received will only

be of this specific protocol. Otherwise, select ROC Plus Protocol/Modbus Slave if this Comm Port is going to have both protocols communicate on it.

♦ Modbus Master configures the Port to allow the ROC or FloBoss to poll Modbus devices (ROC

Plus Protocol and Modbus Slave are disabled.)

♦ DS800 configures the Port to download and debug Development Suite 800 projects only. You

will not be able to connect two ROC800-Series units together with this option. It is exclusively configured for DS800/PC communications.

 Note: Modems are not supported for the DS800 communication type.

♦ LCD configures the port for communications with a ROC Keypad Display unit. ♦ I/O Module configures this Port to use the communications protocol residing in the I/O module. ♦ User Program 1 to 8 configures this Port to use the communications protocol residing in the

loaded user program. The user program number here will match the user program number in the Configuration Tree menu and the User Program Administrator screen.

♦ Reserved indicates that this Port is reserved and cannot be used for communications.

For the ROC300-Series and FloBoss 407, enable RTS/CTS Handshaking, if applicable.

The Valid Receive Ctr (Counter) displays the number of valid messages received by the FloBoss 100-

Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407 on this communication port. This counter can be preset to a value or cleared.

For the FloBoss 100-Series, Comm Board indicates if the communications port is available. Local Port

and COMM1 are always present. Comm Board and Board Type indicate an optional communications board is installed.

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2.7.2 Comm Ports – Modbus Host Parameters (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-

Series)

Select ROC > Comm Ports > Modbus Host Parameters tab to configure the Modbus communications on the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 2-18. Modbus Host Parameters (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

 Note: Modbus functionality is not resident in the firmware. The Modbus User Program must be

loaded and enabled for this tab to be relevant.

1. Select ROC > Comm Ports.

2. Select the host Comm Port and click the Modbus Host Parameters tab.

3. Select the Start Transmission Active radio button to enable Modbus transmission.

4. Enable Continuous Polling to continuously poll for Modbus messages.

5. Enter the Starting Host Request line number entry in the host table where you desire the poll to

begin. The poll request continues through each line, starting at the value entered in this field, until it reads a 0 in the Modbus host table.

6. Enter the Host Poll Delay to specify the amount of time in seconds to wait between poll

transmissions. The Transmission Status displays the current status of the Modbus program.

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2.7.3 Comm Ports – Modem

Select ROC > Comm Ports > Modem tab to configure the Modem communications ports on the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 2-19. Comm Port – Advanced Example (ROC800-Series)

Select Modem Type Internal when an internal modem is detected. Select None when using a Serial

link to the host or External when using a Modem that is external to the ROC or FloBoss.

Note: Internal cannot be selected by the user, it is automatically set.

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Set the Connect Time parameter to determine the amount of time that the ROC or FloBoss waits after

initiating a call to receive a connect message from a device (typically the modem) before it terminates the call. The Connect Time varies from system to system and can take up to 60 seconds to make and complete a dial up connection. If a successful connection is made, the Disconnect Time begins.

Set the Disconnect Time parameter to determine the amount of time that the ROC or FloBoss waits for

further activity on the line before it hangs up. This timer resets after each valid receive signal.

Enter the Inactivity Time in seconds that the ROC or FloBoss will wait, without receiving a signal,

before it resets the modem. The inactivity timer looks at the valid receive counter to determine if the signal has been received.

Enter the Config Command characters required to initialize the modem. For external modems, refer to

the manufacturer’s literature. For an internal modem, use the default value or the modem card may not operate correctly. Refer to your modem’s documentation for default Config Command characters.

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Enter the Hayes-style Connect Command required to contact the host. Typically, this is the command

ATDT followed by the telephone number. This parameter is required only for dial-out operations, such as for SRBX Alarming.

For example, ATDT5155551212

For a ROC800-Series, enter the Hayes-style Disconnect Command required to disconnect the contact

to the host. Typically, this is the command ATH0.

The Modem Status numerically displays the result code.

Result Code Definition

0 = OK Successfully executed command line 1 = CONNECT Connection established 2 = RING Ring signal detected 3 = NO CARRIER Carrier not detected/lost (N ot supported by the FloBoss 100-Series) 4 = ERROR Error in command line (Not supported by the FloBoss 100-Series) 6 = NO DIAL TONE No dial tone detecte d (Not supported by the FloBoss 100-Series) 7 = BUSY Busy signal detected (Not supported by the FloBoss 100-Series) 8 = NO ANSWER Line not picked up on the called end (Not supported by the FloBoss 100-Series)

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2.7.4 Comm Ports – SRBX or RBX

Select ROC > Comm Ports > SRBX or RBX tab to configure the Spontaneous-Report-by-Exception alarming features on the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 2-20. Comm Port – SRBX Example (ROC800-Series)

Enables or Disables SRBX Mode or RBX Mode for Spontaneous-Report-by-Exception alarming on this

Comm Port. When using SRBX Alarming, you must ensure that the alarms are enabled and configured for each point

you desire to monitor. Configure the alarm parameters so that an alarm occurs only when desired. These parameters are configured on the Alarms tabs of the I/O, MVS, and Meter Setup configuration screens.

Enter the SRBX Host Address and SRBX Host Group number of the host to which the SRBX feature

is communicating. Defines the time in seconds between attempts to transmit an SRBX message. There is a Delay parameter

associated with each Retry Count parameter.

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The SRBX Attempts #1 to #3 (Retry Count) is the number of attempts a message is repeated if a valid

response is not obtained on the first attempt. Attempts include the initial message, plus the retries. The three Retry Count parameters each have an associated Delay parameter. This allows you to set up different length delays for successive retries. Selecting Fixed Number allows you to enter a value for how many times a message is retried after the first unsuccessful attempt. Note that a “0” entry causes no retries. Selecting Continuous (255) causes continuous retries that can only be stopped when the host acknowledges the SRBX alarm.

For example: If you set Retry Count #1 to “2” and Delay #1 to “10”, Retry Count #2 to “1” and Delay #2 to “20”, then after the first unsuccessful attempt to communicate with the host, the device tries two more times (after waiting 10 seconds each time), and once more (after waiting 20 seconds).

Defines the time in seconds between attempts to transmit an SRBX message. There is a Delay parameter associated with each Retry Count parameter.

Enable Extra Key On Delay (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407) to add an

additional amount of time to delay prior to transmitting an RBX message after turning the RTS signal on. This parameter may be required for radio communications.

For the FloBoss 100-Series unit, the RBX Ack Timeout field displays the amount of time that is

allowed for the host to respond with an ACK (acknowledge) to the SRBX message from the FloBoss 100-Series unit. If the ACK fails to be received within the timeout period, the FloBoss 100-Series unit retries the SRBX messages.

The SRBX Alarm Index indicates the ROC or FloBoss alarm currently being reported through SRBX. The SRBX Status parameter indicates the status of RBX messaging, either Active or Inactive. Active

indicates that an SRBX alarm is being processed.

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2.7.5 Comm Ports – Store & Forward (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 407)

Select ROC > Comm Ports > Store & Forward tab to configure the Store & Forward features on the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 2-21. Comm Ports – Store & Forward (ROC800-Series and FloBoss 407)

Select Store & Forward Port (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series) Same Port to transmit a received

message out using the same communications port, or select Opposite Port to transmit using an alternate communications port.

Note: Only COMM1 and COMM2 Ports are supported.

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Enter the Store & Forward Path Address and Group numbers of the devices that need to receive this

SRBX message and forward it on to the next device to extend the communications path. You may also specify addresses for other devices that support the ROC Protocol. The device specified by the last nonzero Address/Group then sends the message to the host specified by the previous parameter.

If Store & Forward Mode (ROC800-Series) is Enabled, all Store and Forward messages transmit out

the Port selected in the General tab. If it is Disabled, none will be sent.

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2.7.6 Comm Ports – Diagnostics (ROC800-Series)

Select ROC > Comm Ports > Diagnostics tab to view the communications diagnostic features on the ROC.

Figure 2-22. Comm Ports – Diagnostics (ROC800-Series)

The Valid Receive Counters displays the number of valid messages received by the ROC800-Series

unit for the ROC Plus Protocol or Modbus protocol.

The Successful Message Time displays the time and date of the last valid message received for ROC

Plus protocol or Modbus protocol.

The Transmit Counter displays the number of messages sent by the ROC800-Series unit.

Invalid Message Bytes displays the number of ROC Plus or Modbus protocol bytes lost since the last time it was cleared.

Invalid Message Byte Time displays the time and date of the last invalid message.

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2.7.7 Configuring TCP/IP Communications on the Ethernet Port (ROC800-

Series)

TCP/IP connections through the ROC800-Series Ethernet port can be used for DS800, Modbus® RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, or ROC Plus Protocol communications.

To configure TCP/IP communications:

1. Connect to the ROC.

2. If using ROC Plus, Modbus RTU Encapsulated in TCP/IP, or Modbus TCP/IP, the

parameters on the Internet tab of the ROC > Information screen must be set. Refer to Section

3.2.2.

3. If using DS800, verify the parameters and enable the DS800 communications on the Configure >

Control > DS800 screen.

4. If using Modbus RTU Encapsulated using TCP/IP or Modbus TCP/IP, select the

communications port and configure the parameters on the Configure > Modbus > Configuration screen.

The parameters on the General, Modem, SRBX, and Store and Forward Tabs of the ROC > Comm Ports screen do NOT apply to the Ethernet port.

The Diagnostics tab of the ROC > Comm Ports screen displays the communication statistics available for all Modbus and ROC Plus Protocol communications transmitted using TCP/IP connections. Refer to Parameters on Comm Ports Diagnostics Tab (ROC800-Series).

The total number of Modbus and ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP connections is limited to 6 of each protocol at any given time. The number of active TCP/IP connections is displayed on the Active Connections field on the Internet tab of the ROC > Information screen.

SRBX messaging or firmware updates cannot be transmitted over a TCP/IP connection. Once a ROC Plus Protocol, Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP, or Modbus TCP/IP connection is

made, the communication session can be closed by a timeout. Three timeouts that can close a connection are executed as follows:

♦ A security timeout is started after a valid Login. If a valid ROC Plus Protocol message is not

received within 60 minutes, the connection closes. The timeout is reset after each valid message.

♦ An inactivity timer for each TCP/IP connection has been added in addition to the security

timeout. The Inactivity Time field on the Internet tab of the ROC Information screen sets this parameter in seconds. A value of 0 disables the timer. If a valid ROC Plus Protocol message is not received within the Inactivity Time, the connection closes.

♦ Each connection will be kept alive by periodic transmissions of messages (probes). If the other

side of the connection fails to respond to 10 repetitive probes, the connection will be considered broken and the connection closed. The amount of idle time (in seconds) before the first probe is configurable is set in the Keep Alive Time field on the Internet tab of the ROC > Information screen. The other 9 probes will be 64 seconds apart. The total time will be: (9*64) + the value of the Keep Alive Time parameter.

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DS800

DS800 Development Suite Software can be used to develop programs, independently of ROCLINK 800 software. These programs can be downloaded over the Ethernet port to a ROC800-Series that has the optional license key installed.

Once DS800 is enabled on the Configure > Control > DS800 screen, the Ethernet port for DS800 is always available to accept DS800 connections.

The ROC800-Series unit is capable of distinguishing TCP/IP messages received from DS800, in Modbus or in ROC Protocol. The DS800 messages are routed to the correct communications task in the ROC800-Series unit’s firmware.

ROC Plus Protocol

ROC > Security for the Ethernet port will enable or disable security for all ROC Plus Protocol based Ethernet connections.

The Ethernet port is always available to accept ROC Plus Protocol connections.

Modbus

The ROC800-Series (firmware version 1.30 or greater) allows both Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/IP communications on the Ethernet port. Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP is the form of Modbus protocol traditionally supported on serial connections in the ROC800Series, which has been or encapsulated in a TCP/IP message. Modbus TCP/IP is the protocol developed for use over TCP/IP connections.

 Note: Both Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/IP support Slave mode only.

The Ethernet port is always available to accept Modbus connections.

The ROC800-Series is capable of supporting Modbus communications on any of the serial ports, at the same time as Modbus RTU encapsulated over TCP/IP or Modbus TCP/IP connections.

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2.8 Connecting to a ROC or FloBoss

Once ROCLINK 800 communication parameters are configured, you can connect to the ROC or FloBoss unit. You can connect in several ways:

♦ Direct Connect – Connect to the device using the Local Operator Interface Port (LOI) if the

default communication parameters apply.

♦ Device Directory – Double-click the Device Name to connect to the device using the parameters

currently set for that port.

♦ ROC > Connect – Connect to the Device Name currently selected in the Device Root.

 Note: Once you are connected (on-line), the Configuration Tree view becomes the active

screen.

2.8.1 Direct Connect

Select Direct Connect to establish a connection with a ROC or FloBoss. ROCLINK 800 software attempts to establish communications through COM1 of the PC at one of the following baud rates: 19200, 9600, 57600, 38400, 4800, 2400, and 1200 bps. If this is unsuccessful, the program then attempts to establish communications through the remaining COM Ports of the PC, successively, until it receives a valid reply.

To use Direct Connect:

1. Physically connect cable to the ROC or FloBoss.

2. Launch and login to ROCLINK 800 software.

3. Do one of the following:

♦ Click on the Direct Connect icon in the Device Directory. ♦ Click the Direct Connect button on the toolbar. ♦ Select ROC > Direct Connect.

4. If this is the first time that you have connected to the ROC or FloBoss, continue to the steps for

Setting the Clock.

By default, the Local Port is the Comm Tag in the ROC > Comm Port settings screen. For the Direct Connect option to work, security conditions must be met, and the IBM-compatible

personal computer (PC) must be connected to the Local Port (LOI) of the device with communication settings of:

♦ 8 Data Bits ♦ 1 Stop Bit ♦ No Parity

The Direct Connect command causes ROCLINK 800 software to initiate communications with the ROC or FloBoss device by performing a search of the PC communication ports at various baud rates. Direct Connect then “locks on” to the first Comm Port and Baud Rate that are successful in communicating with a device.

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2.8.2 Local Operator Interface (LOI – Local Port)

The PC running ROCLINK 800 software physically connects to the ROC or FloBoss device through a cable. For a local connection, this cable is typically a prefabricated local operator interface (LOI) cable (available from the Flow Computer Division of Emerson Process Management). One end of the cable (a 9-pin, D-shell, female connector) plugs into a serial communications port on the PC running ROCLINK 800 software. The other end of the cable plugs into the ROC or FloBoss operator interface connector called the Local Port.

2.8.3 Connect

To connect the computer to a remotely located ROC or FloBoss, a serial, dial-up modem, radio, satellite, or other communications line should be installed. This connection may be made through the LOI (Local Port) or other Communications Port on the ROC or FloBoss.

Use the Connect command to connect to a serial or dial-up modem. To use Connect:

1. Physically connect the ROC or FloBoss unit.

2. Launch and log in to ROCLINK 800 software.

3. Perform one of the following:

♦ Select a device from the Device Directory and press the <Enter> key. ♦ Double-click a device in the Device Directory. ♦ Select a device from the Device Directory and click the Connect button on the toolbar. ♦ Select ROC > Connect to connect to the device currently selected in the Device Directory.

2.8.4 Successful Login

A successful login produces an on-line connection. The Configuration Tree of the configuration that is in the ROC or FloBoss unit displays. Refer to Configuration Tree Menu.

Figure 2-23. Successful Login Example (ROC800-Series)

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The following Configuration Tree menu options are available:

I/O – Lists all available inputs and outputs by type. Control – Displays the FST, PID, Radio Control, Sampler, and DS800 (ROC800-Series) options

enabled on the ROC > Information screen.

Station – Lists all available Stations and Meters (ROC800-Series). Meter – Lists all available Meters (FloBoss 100-Series, FloBoss 407, and ROC300-Series). System – Displays ROC > Information system folders, Comm Port, Flags, and Opcode Table. History – Displays all available History Segments and points. User Programs – Displays all installed User Programs (ROC800-Series). User Data – Displays all installed user defined points (FloBoss 100-Series, FloBoss 407, and ROC300-

Series). From the Configuration Tree, you may change the configuration or monitor current operations. Once you are in the Configuration Tree menu, you can use the + and – symbols to display or hide

various options.

Double-click the desired function in the Configuration Tree to display the associated screen. Doubleclicking an icon is the same as selecting the menu bar or Toolbar button option.

If this is the first time that you have connected to the ROC or FloBoss, continue to the Setting the Clock procedure. Refer to Setting the Clock.

2.9 Troubleshooting Communications

This section details how to troubleshoot connection and communications.

2.9.1 Troubleshooting Connection Errors

Several events can cause a connection problem:

♦ If the parameters used by ROCLINK 800 when establishing a communications link to your PC

are incorrect, a Direct Connect connection cannot be made.

♦ If ROCLINK 800 software stands idle for too long and exceeds the timeout value for a device, a

communications failure can also occur. In this case, simply log back into ROCLINK 800 and use the Direct Connect or Connect features.

♦ If you do not have security access to the ROC or FloBoss, a connection cannot be made. A valid

User ID and Password must be configured for each user who can connect to a ROC or FloBoss in the ROC > Security options.

♦ If the PC cannot establish a connection to the ROC800-Series by “pinging” the Device Address

(ROC Address), a TCP/IP connection through ROCLINK 800 software cannot be made.

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2.9.2 Troubleshooting ROCLINK 800 Communications

Occasionally, you may need to alter your PC communications options when you are having problems communicating with your ROC or FloBoss.

1. Select the desired Device in the Device Directory. Right-mouse click and select Properties.

2. Make sure you have specified the correct Device Address and Device Group of the ROC or

FloBoss with which you are trying to communicate. If you are communicating through the LOI port of the device, the Device Address is 240 and Group Address is 240, which is the universal address.

3. Click the Advanced tab. Try increasing the Time Out and/or Tx Delay.

4. Click Apply. Return to the General tab, and click Connect.

5. If you are still having trouble communicating, try increasing the Number of Retries field in the

Advanced tab screen. Click Apply. Return to the General tab, and click Connect.

6. If you are still having trouble communicating, try increasing or decreasing the Keyoff Delay

field in the Advanced tab screen. Click Apply. Return to the General tab, and click Connect.

2.9.3 Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections

If you are unable to establish a connection between ROCLINK 800 software and the ROC800-Series unit on the Ethernet port, verify that the PC is able to “ping” the ROC.

1. Launch the DOS command prompt and write a command to “ping” the ROC at its IP Address.

For example, C:\>ping 155.177.78.111”.

2. If the Ping Statistics Reply is similar to “Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 <0% loss>”,

then the PC and ROC are connecting. You may need to alter the Internet communications setting in ROCLINK 800 software. Verify all parameters on the pertinent screens. Refer to Configuring TCP/IP Communications on the Ethernet Port (ROC800-Series).

3. If the Ping Statistics Reply is similar to “Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 <100%

loss>”, then the PC and ROC are not connecting. You will need to review your network, your physical connection, your router, and your PC.

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2.9.4 Communications Monitor

Select Utilities > Communications Monitor and perform an operation to displays the data bytes (in

hexadecimal format) sent and received from the ROCLINK 800 software during that operation. Bytes sent are shown in black; bytes received are shown in red. Data received since the last good response (and before a request) are shown in aqua.

Right-click on the display to Copy highlighted data, Clear All data, or Unselect. Copied data can be pasted in a file for analyzing.

Figure 2-24. Communications Monitor Example (ROC800-Series)

2.9.5 Disconnecting from a ROC or FloBoss

To disconnect an on-line connection, close the screen by clicking the lower of the two Close buttons or select File > Close. This automatically closes the connection.

Figure 2-25. Device Directory

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SECTION 3 – CONFIGURING SYSTEM PARAMETERS

This section describes how to set system preferences within the ROC or FloBoss, such as the Clock, Security, System Information, and License Keys.

In this Chapter

Section Page

3.1 Setting the Clock .............................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 Configuring Device Information......................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Configuring System Flags..............................................................................................................3-15

3.1 Setting the Clock

Immediately after connecting to a ROC or FloBoss for the first time, set the Clock to ensure proper logging of history.

The internal real-time clock provides time-stamping and control of the historical databases, Event Log, and Alarm Log.

 Note: The time stamp in the ROC or FloBoss reflects the time at the end of the period, not at the

beginning. Data collected from 0800 to 0900 is thus time-stamped 0900. This is used for the logging of history.

Figure 3-1. Clock

1. Select ROC > Clock or click the Clock icon in the toolbar.

2. If the clock in your PC is set correctly, you can use it to set the ROC or FloBoss clock. Click

Today at the bottom of the calendar and click Apply.

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3. If the PC clock is not correct:

♦ Use the arrow buttons to select the correct Month and Year. You can also click the Month to

select the exact month or the Year and use the arrows to select the desired Year.

♦ Click on the desired day of the month. ♦ Click on the time field and type in the desired value (type P or A for the AM/PM field) or use

the arrows.

4. The clock can automatically compensate for daylight savings time by enabling this feature

(ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series).

5. Click the Apply button.

6. Click the OK button.

3.2 Configuring Device Information

The Device Information screen establishes the Station Name, Address, Group, and other global variables that differentiate each individual ROC or FloBoss. Other system variables set in the Device Information screen must be established for a particular application.

Select ROC > Information. The General tab has basic information about the ROC or FloBoss. The Points screen allows you to change the number of certain points that you want to be active. The Other Information tab and Revision Info tab (FloBoss 100-Series) display information about the firmware and boot firmware. The System Configuration tab (ROC800-Series) allows you to specify the four Baud Rate Generators (BRG) possible by the ROC800-Series unit at any one given time.

The Internet tab allows you to set addresses for I/P and other Internet communication options. TCP/IP connections can be used for either DS800, Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, or ROC Plus Protocol communications. If the default value of the IP Address, Gateway Address, or Subnet Mask parameter is changed, then all ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP connections will be closed, and you will have to re-establish a connection.

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Figure 3-2. Device Information (ROC800-Series)

Figure 3-3. Device Information (FloBoss 100-Series)

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Figure 3-4. Device Information (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

3.2.1 Information – General

Select ROC > Information. The General tab has basic information about the ROC or FloBoss.

Figure 3-5. Device Information Example (ROC300-Series) and FloBoss 407

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Enter the Station Name to be logged in EFM Reports for easy site identification. Enter a unique Address with which to differentiate each individual ROC or FloBoss device among all

units in a communications group. The Address can be assigned a value from 1 to 255. Do not assign a value of 240 for an address.

Enter a Group to identify a set of ROC or FloBoss units for communication purposes, typically to a host

that polls the ROC or FloBoss. The Station Group can be assigned a value from 1 to 255. Do not assign a value of 240 for a Group. All of the ROCs addressed as an area in the host have the same Station Group.

When using the ROC Protocol, the Group and Address values must match the address setup at the destination device in order for communications to properly transmit.

For a ROC800-Series, TCP/IP connections can be used for Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and ROC Plus Protocol communications. If the default value of the Address or Group parameters is changed, then all Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, or ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP connections will be closed, and you will have to re-establish a connection.

Select either US or Metric Units (FloBoss 100-Series) for calculations. If Metric units are selected, then

the AGA calculation expects all inputs to be in terms of the indicated units (such as kPa for the static pressure input). The calculation results are then in terms of the selected units.

Enter the Contract Hour (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407) which is the time

when values are totaled for a single day of production, accumulators are cleared, and data is logged to the Daily History database. The Contract Hour is based on a 24-hour clock with midnight as the "0" hour.

Select Force End of Day (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407) checkbox, and click

Apply to cause the current day and its hourly values to be logged into memory for all historical data except Station totals. Force End of Day also resets the daily and hourly accumulators. Force End of Day uses one of the 35 possible slots for storing daily data.

The user may specify how many FST instructions will be executed per FST Execution period (FloBoss 100-Series). Execution period is 1 second. The default number of instructions is 20. When the default is used, an FST with 30 sequential instructions will run in 2 execution periods; 20 in the first period and 10 in the second.

Note: Changes to this parameter will take effect in the next execution period. Re-start is not

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required.

 Note: To reduce the potential risk of loading on the FloBoss unit, the user should monitor the

MPU loading when changes to this parameter are made.

The Device Type field displays the type of ROC or FloBoss being configured.

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3.2.2 Information – Internet (ROC800-Series)

Select ROC > Information. The Internet tab (ROC800-Series) configures addresses for Internet communications.

Figure 3-6. Information – Internet (ROC800-Series)

View the MAC Address for the ROC unit. The Media Access Control Address (MAC) Address is also

referred to as the Ethernet address and is set at the factory.

Enter the desired IP Address for the ROC. The IP Address will identify the ROC device on a TCP/IP

network.

Enter a Subnet Mask if required. The Subnet mask is a mask used to determine to which subnet an IP

address belongs.

Enter the desired Gateway Address for the ROC800-Series unit. The Gateway address identifies the

node on a network that serves as an entrance to the network on which the ROC resides.

Enter the IP Port Number for the Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol communications. The IP Port Number

determines which port that the ROC unit monitors for Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol connections when communicating over a TCP/IP connection. The ROC Plus Protocol default is 4000. The Modbus default is 502. Port Numbers 1113 and 1131 are reserved.

If you change the port number, the change takes effect immediately. If the default value of this parameter is changed, then all Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP connections will be closed, and you will have to re-establish a connection.

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Enter the Inactivity Time in seconds. If a valid Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol message is not received

within the Inactivity Time, the connection will be closed. This timer is in addition to the security timeout. A value of 0 will disable the timer.

Each connection will be kept alive by periodic transmissions of messages (probes). Enter the amount of idle time before the first probe is configurable, in seconds, in the Keep Alive Time field. If the other

side of the connection fails to respond to ten repetitive probes, the connection will be considered broken and the connection closed. The other nine probes will be 64 seconds apart. The total time will be (9 x

64) + the value of the Keep Alive Time parameter.

The total number of Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP connections will be limited to six of each type. The Active Connections field displays the number of active Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol

over TCP/IP connections.

Use the Reset All Connections button to close all active Modbus or ROC Plus Protocol over TCP/IP

connections. This button returns to an un-pressed state when connections are successfully closed.

For Modbus RTU encapsulated in TCP/IP or Modbus TCP/IP connections, select Device Address,

Slave Address, or Either Device or Slave Address. The ROC800-Series unit will respond to the Device Address (ROC Address) configured on the General tab of the Device Information screen, to a Slave Address configured in the Slave Address field, or to either address.

3.2.3 Information – Points

Select ROC > Information. The Points tab displays the Maximum number points are available and how many are currently Active in the ROC or FloBoss units, such as Events, Alarms, PIDs, Stations, Samplers, FSTs, and Meter Runs (Orifice and Turbine).

The Maximum column displays the number of Points available for the option and the Active column displays the number of Points that are active. To conserve processor executions, set the Active fields to the minimum value required by your application.

For FloBoss 407 units, the Points tab displays the number of database History Points contained in the RAM areas. Base RAM is always 30; RAM1 is always 20; RAM2 is always 0. These fields are ReadOnly and cannot be changed. You can also configure the number of PIDs and AGAs.

For ROC300-Series units, the Points tab displays the number of database points contained in the RAM areas. Base RAM is always 30; RAM1 is always 30; RAM2 is always 27. These fields are Read-Only and cannot be changed. You can also configure the number of PIDs and AGAs.

For a FloBoss 100-Series, the Points tab also displays the number of points allocated for Standard History and Extended History on the Configure > History Points screen. You can also configure the number of PIDs and AGAs.

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Figure 3-7. Information – Points (ROC800-Series)

Figure 3-8. Information – Points (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

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Figure 3-9. Information – Points (FloBoss 100-Series)

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3.2.4 Information – Other Information

Select ROC > Information. The Other Information tab displays information about the firmware, boot firmware, processor, and LCD (if pertinent to the type of ROC or FloBoss). The fields are read-only.

Figure 3-10. Information – Other Information Example (ROC800-Series)

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Figure 3-11. Other Information (FloBoss 407 and FloBoss 100-Series)

Figure 3-12. Other Information (ROC300-Series)

The Version Name, Part Number, ID, and Time Created of the firmware display. The information about the ROM (Customer Name and Serial Number) display. The processes in the processor (MPU Loading) display. The amount of RAM installed in the ROC or FloBoss display.

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In a ROC800-Series field display when power was added or removed: Last Power Up Time (connected to power) and Last Power Down Time (power was disconnected).

For the ROC300-Series, the LCD Installed field indicates whether an LCD is connected to the unit.

3.2.5 Information – System Configuration (ROC800-Series)

Select ROC > Information. The System Configuration tab allows you to specify the four Baud Rates (bps) possible by the ROC unit at any given time. You may use any one of the four baud rates specified on the System Configuration tab. A Read Only display on the Comm Ports General screen indicates which of the four Baud Rate Generators is in use.

Figure 3-13. Information – System Configuration (ROC800-Series)

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3.2.6 Information – Revision Info (FloBoss 100-Series)

Select ROC > Information. The Revision Info tab displays information about the Application Firmware or Accessory software installed in the FloBoss 100-Series unit. For example, the Accessory

field may say I/O Card, 6 Points, or Turbine Interface. When the Accessory field displays Not Used, there are no additional accessories installed. The Part Number and Version control number also display.

Figure 3-14. Information – Revision Info (FloBoss 100-Series)

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3.2.7 Information – Keypad Display (ROC800-Series)

Select ROC > Information. The Keypad Display allows you to configure settings for the ROC800Series optional Display Keypad.

Figure 3-15. Information – Keypad Display (ROC800-Series)

LCD Master Switch resets the Keypad/Display task without cycling power or having to perform a Warm-Start.

LCD Status indicates the status of the Keypad Display. OK displays if a Keypad Display unit is

installed and has a valid configuration file. An error displays if the configuration file is invalid, no Keypad Display is installed, or if there is a CRC error.

Select the default LCD Video Mode for the display (dark text on light background) or invert the LCD display (light text on dark background). Click Apply to change the display mode.

When LCD Backlight Power Saving Mode (ROC800-Series) is enabled, the LCD automatically shuts

off after the amount of time set in the Inactivity Time field. LCD Firmware Version displays the firmware version currently loaded.

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3.3 Configuring System Flags

Select ROC > Flags to perform actions that affect the overall operation of the ROC or FloBoss device. From this screen, a configuration can be saved to Flash memory and the ROC or FloBoss can be reinitialized if necessary. Refer to Table 3-1.

Figure 3-16. Flags (ROC800-Series)

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Figure 3-17. Flags (FloBoss 100-Series, FloBoss 407, and ROC300-Series)

 Note: Be very careful when using the System Flags. Certain Flags cause data to be lost,

parameter values to be changed, and configuration memory to be cleared. Be sure you understand the function of the Flags before changing them.

 Note: A Reset using the Reset switch or a jumper reloads all configuration data from Electrically

Erasable Program Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) or Flash memory, clears all history, clears the Event Log, clears the Alarm Log, and clears all ROC Displays, disables all user program tasks, and disables all user data types.

The Reset switch or a jumper permits a restart from the boot block of the flash memory (Cold Start) rather than from RAM (Warm Start).

For a FloBoss 100-Series, a Jumper Reset configures all Comm Ports back to their factory defaults, shuts off all User Programs and FSTs. All other data remains intact.

 Note: Cold Start reloads all restart configuration data and may also clear logs, displays, and

FSTs. In addition, it may cause output changes, load new accumulator values, and disable User Program tasks and User Data Types. Generally, a Cold Start should not be used on a ROC or FloBoss that is actively gathering data or performing control. Save or document all required data and parameter values that could be affected before performing the Cold Start.

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Table 3-1. ROC > Flag Definitions

Button Device Action

Clear – Flash Memory All Clears all Flash memory. Clear History

Configuration and Data

Cold Start All

Cold Start & Clear Alarms

Cold Start & Clear Alarms/Events

Cold Start & Clear All All

Cold Start & Clear Displays

Cold Start & Clear Events

Cold Start & Clear FSTs All

Cold Start & Clear History

Cold Start & Clear History Data

From Factory Defaults – Restore Configuration

History Configuration & Data – Clear

Save Configuration – Flash Memory

Warm Start All

ROC800-Series

ROC800-Series FloBoss 100-Series,

ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407

FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407

ROC800-Series

FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407

ROC800-Series

ROC800-Series Restores a configuration from default factory values.

ROC800-Series Clears all historical configurations and historical data.

All Saves the current configuration to Flash Memory.

Clears all Historical Database files and clears the Historical Database configuration.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory. If the configuration memory is not valid, the factory default settings are used.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the Alarm Log.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the Alarm Log and Event Log.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears all History database files, Custom Displays, Alarm Log, Event Log, and FSTs.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the ROC Custom Displays.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the Event Log.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the FSTs.

Restores a configuration from default values stored in Flash memory and clears the History.

ROC or FloBoss is initialized from SRAM memory. If the configuration is valid, databases and FSTs remain intact. If the memory is not valid, the configuration last saved to Flash is used. User Programs remain on.

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3.3.1 Returning the Device to Factory Default Settings

Sometimes it is necessary to return the ROC or FloBoss device to the original factory default settings. The following procedure clears all saved restart configuration data contained in Flash memory. Only factory defaults are retained.

ROC800-Series

To return the device to the original factory default settings using a ROC800-Series unit:

1. Select ROC > Flags.

2. Click Flash Memory Clear.

3. Click Yes and OK.

4. Click Restore Configuration From Factory Defaults button.

5. Click Yes and OK.

 Note: You may need to re-connect as the factory default settings may be altered from the

stored data.

FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407

To return the device to the original factory default settings using a FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407 unit:

1. Select ROC > Flags.

2. Click Flash Memory Clear.

3. Click Yes and OK.

4. Perform a Cold Start using the Cold Start & Clear ALL button.

5. Click Yes and OK.

 Note: You may need to re-connect as the factory default settings may be altered from the

stored data.

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3.3.2 Flags – Advanced

Select ROC > Flags. Click the Advanced tab.

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Figure 3-18. Flags – Advanced (ROC800-Series)

Figure 3-19. Flags – Advanced (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

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Figure 3-20. Flags – Advanced (FloBoss 100-Series)

Select CRC Check Enabled to perform CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check) checking on ROC Protocol

and ROC Plus Protocol communications.

Select I/O Scanning Enabled so I/O is in normal scan mode. When Disabled, all I/O scanning is stopped

and the last values are used until scanning is resumed. This includes MVS sensors.

You can Enable and Disable I/O Scanning on the I/O point displays.

LEDs (ROC800-Series), with the exception of the LED on the Power module, can be enabled or disabled as a power saving feature. This parameter determines how long the LEDs remain on after the LED button on the CPU module is pressed.

For instance, with the default setting of 5 minutes, all LEDs will go off. If you press the LED button, the LEDs become active again for 5 minutes. By placing a 0 (zero) in this field, the LEDs always stay active.

For a FloBoss 100-Series, Power Saving Mode when enabled allows the FloBoss unit to enter sleep mode when no activity is occurring. When disabled, the FloBoss unit will stay awake (not enter sleep mode during no activity periods). Enabled is the default.

For a FloBoss 100-Series, select a Pass Through Mode communications option to send Pass Through messages. By using any of the FloBoss 100-Series communications ports, Pass Through Mode allows data to be received by one unit and then passed through to other devices connected on any other communications port. For example, the host communicates via a radio on the FloBoss 100-Series COM2 port. Other FloBoss 100-Series units can then be connected via EIA-485 (RS-485) on the COM1 port of the first FloBoss 100-Series unit, and then all the FloBoss 100-Series units can use the one radio to communicate to the host.

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 Note: If COM2 is a Dial-up modem, this port must be used as the receiving port for Pass

Through messages. It will not transmit to other field devices other than the host.

 Note: The Group number of the FloBoss 100-Series receiving the data must match the Group

number of the FloBoss 100-Series unit(s) to which the data will be passed. If the Group number does not match, the data will not be forwarded. Refer to ROC > Information to view or change the Group number.

Select the respective port (Local Port, COM1, or COM2) for the Set RTS to High for 30 Sec option

(FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and FloBoss 407) and click Apply to activate the RTS (Requestto-Send) signal. The RTS signal turns on for 30 seconds.

For a FloBoss 100-Series, COM1 is not available and COM2 requires an optional EIA-232 (RS-232)

communications card. The Read I/O Flag forces the unit to search for all installed I/O modules. Select the Flag and click

Apply when an I/O module is added or removed under power. For a FloBoss 407, the Transmitter (+T) Flag changes transmitter power to Analog Inputs when

enabled.

For the Revision M of the Termination Board with the 12V/24V jumper (P15) set to 24V, selecting

this Flag maintains the Transmitter Power at 24 volts nominal. De-select the checkbox, to change the

Transmitter Power to 12 volts nominal. If the jumper is set to 12V, this Flag essentially has no

effect.

Revisions A and B of the Termination Board, certain I/O modules (specifically the AI Loop and AO

Source) route input power back to +T. With +T flag disabled, the +T voltage returns to zero when

those modules are removed.

Revisions A and B of the Termination Board did not have a 12/24 jumper, so this feature allows the

Transmitter Voltage to be selected.

Revisions A and B of the Termination Board did not have a 12/24 jumper, so this feature allows the

Transmitter Voltage to be selected. Select the A4/A5 Function (ROC300-Series) to determine whether the two built-in DI/PI channels in

the ROC300-Series are configured.

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3.3.3 Flags – User Programs (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, and

FloBoss 407)

Select ROC > Flags. Click the User Programs tab.

Figure 3-21. Flags – User Programs (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series)

Figure 3-22. Flags – User Programs (FloBoss 100-Series)

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LOI User Program (FloBoss 407, FloBoss 100-Series, and ROC300-Series) – If installed, allows a

User Program for the operator interface Local Port to be run. Select Disable and then click Apply to

stop the function. COM1 User Program (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series) – If a user program is installed for the COM1

task, this Flag allows the User Program associated with the COM1 or COMM port on the ROC to be

run. COM2 User Program (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series) – If a user program is installed for the COM2

task, this Flag allows the User Program associated with the COM2 port on the ROC to be run. Calc User Program (FloBoss 407 and ROC300-Series) – If installed, allows the calculation user

program to be run. Calc2 User Program (FloBoss 100-Series) – If installed, allows the second calculation User Program to

be run. LCD User Program – If installed, allows a User Program for the optional Local Display Panel to be

run.

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SECTION 4 – CONFIGURING INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/O)

The I/O points in the ROC or FloBoss have many items that can be configured. For more information on the types of I/O available and their functions, refer to the appropriate hardware manual.

In this Chapter

Section Page

4.1 I/O Configuration Overview........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 AI – Analog Input Configuration.................................................................................................... 4-2

4.3 AO – Analog Output Configuration ...............................................................................................4-9

4.4 DI – Discrete Input Configuration................................................................................................4-14

4.5 DO – Discrete Output Configuration............................................................................................4-21

4.6 PI – Pulse Input Configuration .....................................................................................................4-29

4.7 Pulse Interface Module Diagnostic (FloBoss 104).......................................................................4-37

4.8 RTD – RTD Input Configuration (ROC800-Series)..................................................................... 4-38

4.9 TC – Thermocouple Input Configuration (ROC800-Series)........................................................ 4-42

4.10 System AI – System Analog Input Configuration (ROC800-Series)........................................... 4-46

4.11 HART Input Configuration (ROC800-Series).............................................................................. 4-50

4.12 MVS Sensor (ROC800-Series or FloBoss 407)............................................................................ 4-57

4.1 I/O Configuration Overview

Configuring a ROC or FloBoss is a matter of establishing points and then configuring various parameters.

Each Input and Output has a unique Point Number to identify the input or output. The Point Number indicates the location of the point at the slot number of the I/O module and channel number in the ROC800-Series. For example, DI 2-1 indicates the Point Number for a Discrete Input at module slot number two, first channel.

The Point Number in the FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407 indicates the location of the point on the termination board. The Point Number is automatically assigned by the device and cannot be edited.

Note: When configuring similar point types, use the Copy (F4) and Paste (F5) options to speed

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configuration of similar I/O types. For example, if you have nearly identical Analog Inputs to configure, copy the configuration of one AI and paste that configuration into a new AI configuration. Make the changes that are required to differentiate the two AI configurations.

 Note: Each point must be individually configured. If there is more than one point of this type

available in the device, you can “page” to the other points by using Page Up and Page Down. Points are in the same order as the I/O modules installed in the slots.

 Note: For FloBoss 100-Series units with six points of I/O, select Configure > I/O > Setup to

select which types of I/O each channel will be assigned before configuring the I/O points. This applies to the software-selectable AI/DI, AO/DO, and PI/DI channels.

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4.2 AI – Analog Input Configuration

Analog Inputs are analog signals generated by measurement devices, such as pressure and temperature transmitters, including RTD probes and pressure sensors.

 Note: Use the AI configuration screens to configure a DVS for the FloBoss 100-Series and RTD

inputs for the FloBoss 100-Series and FloBoss 407.

 Note: For the FloBoss 407, do not configure the second AI point if the jumper is selected to PI.

Refer to the FloBoss 407 Flow Manager Instruction Manual (Form A6013).

Select Configure > I/O > AI Points. Examine the default settings and adjust the parameters to suit your

application on each of the tabs in the order given below.

1. The General tab sets the basic parameters for the Analog Input point.

2. The Advanced tab enables you to configure features, such as filtering, A/D conversions, and

clipping for the selected Analog Input.

3. The AI Calibration tab is available to allow for calibration of the AI point while on-line. Refer to

Section 10, Calibration.

4. The Alarms tab sets the alarm parameters for this AI point.

5. After configuring all point parameters, click Apply. Use Flash Memory Save Configuration in

the ROC > Flags screen to save I/O configuration to permanent memory in case you perform a Cold Start.

4.2.1 AI – General

Select Configure > I/O > AI Points. The General tab sets the basic parameters for the Analog Input point.

Figure 4-1. AI – General (ROC800-Series)

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Figure 4-2. AI – General (FloBoss 100-Series, FloBoss 407, and ROC300-Series)

Select the Analog Input to be configured. The inputs are listed by both Point Number and Tag. Each Point is given a Tag, which includes up to 10 characters to identify the Point being defined in the

I/O screen. Any alphanumeric characters, including spaces, may be used. The Point Number identifies the physical location of the input. For the ROC800-Series, the Point

Number identifies the module slot – channel number.

If Scanning is set to Disabled, enter a Value to override the input. When Scanning is set to Enable,

Value displays the last Analog Input scan in engineering units. A Units is a user-defined 10-character description for the engineering units assigned to the I/O point.

For example: PSIG, MCF, degrees F, milliamps, or volts.

Select a Scanning option. For the input to automatically process the field input, select Enabled

(Automatic Mode). When Scanning is set to Enabled, the engineering unit (EU) Value displays the last Analog Input scan. When Scanning is set to Disabled (Manual Mode), the engineering unit (EU) Value is no longer updated by the ROC or FloBoss. If Alarming is Enabled, a Manual Mode alarm generates when Scanning is set to Disabled. If Scanning is set to Disabled, enter an override input in the Value field.

Scan Period is the amount of time between updates of the Filter value. All Analog Inputs are updated based on their individual Scan Periods. The default value is 1 second. The minimum Scan Period allowed is 50 mSec. For a FloBoss 100-Series, the minimum Scan Period is 1 second.

Low Reading EU (engineering unit) corresponds to zero percent input. For example, if a temperature transmitter is connected to the Analog Input with a range of –40 to 160 degrees F, the Low Reading EU would be set to –40.

High Reading EU (engineering unit) corresponds to 100 percent input. For example, if a temperature transmitter is connected to the Analog Input with a range of –40 to 160 degrees F, the High Reading EU would be set to 160.

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If you Enable Alarming, the limit alarms thresholds (four levels, Rate, and Deadband) are configured on

the Alarms tab. If you Disable Alarming, no limit alarms generate for this point. The Point Fail alarm may appear in the Active Alarms field, but will not be logged in the Alarms file. Alarm Enable actives the limit alarms for the point. If Alarming is set to Enabled, an alarm is generated when Scanning is Disabled.

The Active Alarms field indicates any alarms that are active for this point. When Alarming is set to

Enabled, the limit alarms (such as Low Alarm and Rate Alarm) that are active appear. Even if Alarming is Disabled, the Point Fail (hardware reports a malfunction) alarm and Manual (Scanning Disabled) indicators can still appear.

4.2.2 AI – Advanced

Select Configure > I/O > AI Points. The Advanced tab enables you to configure features, such as filtering, A/D conversions, and clipping for the selected Analog Input.

Figure 4-3. AI – Advanced (ROC800-Series)

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Figure 4-4. AI – Advanced (ROC300-Series)

Figure 4-5. AI – Advanced (FloBoss 407)

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Figure 4-6. AI – Advanced (FloBoss 100-Series)

Filter value is a weighted sample using a percentage of the last value plus a percentage of the new value. The entered data is the percentage of the last value used. The Filter is calculated every Scan Period by the formula:

ROC800-Series and FloBoss 100-Series

(Last Value × Entered %) + [New Value × (100 – Entered %)] = Filtered Value

ROC300-Series and FloBoss 407

(Last Value × [75 +(Entered % ÷ 4)]) + (New Value × [25 – (Entered % ÷ 4)]) = Filtered Value

The Adjusted A/D 0% is the calibrated Analog-to-Digital count corresponding to zero percent input. In

the Calibrate function, this value is altered to set the zero percent input exactly at the Low Reading EU value.

The Adjusted A/D 100% is the calibrated Analog-to-Digital count corresponding to 100 percent input.

This value is used to convert the input to engineering units. In the Calibrate function, this value is altered to set the 100 percent input exactly at the High Reading EU value.

Raw A/D Input displays the current digital count directly from the Analog-to-Digital converter. Actual Scan displays the actual amount of time in seconds that passes between scans. This number

should be the same as shown for the Scan Period parameter on the General tab if the system is not overloaded.

When Hold Last Value is selected, the last input value is retained on point fail. If Set to Fault Value is

selected, then the value entered as the Fault Value is written to the Filtered Value on point fail.

Enable Average Raw Values to average and calculate the raw readings during the Scan Period and use

the outcome as the Raw A/D Input during calculations. Disable this function to acquire Instantaneous Values.

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For example, when using a ROC300-Series or FloBoss 407 and Average Raw Values is enabled, an Analog Input point configured with a Scan Period of 1.0 seconds obtains a new value from the A/D every 50 milliseconds. During the Scan Period, 20 values are obtained from the A/D and summed together. At EU Value calculation, the values summed are divided by the number of samples taken during the Scan Period and are used as the Raw A/D Input.

When Clipping is enabled, the ROC or FloBoss forces the Filtered EUs to stay within the range defined

by the cut off limits. Set the cut off limits by using the LoLo Alarm and HiHi Alarm parameters defined on the Alarms tab.

When Temp Compensation (ROC300-Series or FloBoss 407) is enabled, a temperature compensation

curve is applied to the Analog Input using the board temperature of the ROC300-Series or FloBoss 407 as a reference. Use this feature to improve the A/D conversion accuracy at temperature extremes for modular Analog Inputs only; built-in Analog Inputs already have temperature compensation. If you use this feature, be sure to perform a calibration after it is enabled.

For a ROC800-Series or FloBoss 100-Series, enter a Zero Shift value if necessary to compensate for the

zero shift effect on a differential pressure input.

4.2.3 AI – Alarms

Select Configure > I/O > AI Points. The Alarms tab sets the alarm parameters for this AI point. If you enable Alarming, the limit alarms (four levels, Rate, and Deadband) are configured on the Alarms

tab. To conserve Alarm Log space, alarms should be enabled only when necessary. Even if you do not plan to use all the alarms, check and adjust the value of each one so that no false alarms generate.

♦ For the ROC800-Series, Alarming is Enabled in the Configure > I/O > AI Points > Alarms tab.

♦ For the FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407, Alarming is Enabled in the

Configure > I/O > AI Points > General tab.

 Note: Refer to Section 10, Calibration.

Figure 4-7. AI – Alarms (ROC800-Series and ROC300-Series)

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Figure 4-8. AI Alarms (FloBoss 407 and FloBoss 100-Series)

Enter the High Alarm limit value, in engineering units, to which the input value must rise to generate a

High Alarm. The HiHi Alarm value is typically set higher than the High Alarm.

Enter the Low Alarm limit value, in engineering units, to which the input value must fall to generate a

Low Alarm. The LoLo Alarm value is typically set lower than the Low Alarm.

The Rate Alarm is the value, in engineering units, that represents the maximum amount of change allowed between updates. If the change is equal to or greater than this value, an alarm is generated. To disable this Rate Alarm without disabling the other alarms, the Rate Alarm value can be set greater than

the Span of the Analog Input.

Alarm Deadband is the value, in engineering units, that is an inactive zone above the Low Alarm limits

and below the High Alarm limits. The purpose of the Alarm Deadband is to prevent the alarm from being set and cleared continuously when the input value is oscillating around the alarm limit. This prevents the Alarm Log from being over-filled with data.

Select the SRBX / RBX Alarming option to configure Spontaneous-Report-By-Exception (SRBX or

RBX) alarming for this point.

♦ Disabled – The RBX Alarming is turned OFF.

♦ On Alarm Set – The point enters an alarm condition, the ROC or FloBoss generates a

Spontaneous-Report-by-Exception message to the host.

♦ On Alarm Clear – The point leaves an alarm condition, the ROC or FloBoss generates a

Spontaneous-Report-by-Exception message to the host.

♦ On Alarm Set and Clear (FloBoss 100-Series, ROC300-Series, or FloBoss 407). In either

condition, an RBX message generates to the host.

Note: SRBX Alarming requires the ROC > Comm Ports > RBX or SRBX to be properly

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Frequently Asked Questions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – ROCLINK 800 SOFTWARE BASICS

Select Utilities > ROCLINK 800 Security. The ROCLINK 800 Security screen allows you to control

Figure 2-9. License Key Administrator (ROC800-Series)

2.8 Connecting to a ROC or FloBoss

♦ Click on the Direct Connect icon in the Device Directory. ♦ Click the Direct Connect button on the toolbar. ♦ Select ROC > Direct Connect.

2.8.2 Local Operator Interface (LOI – Local Port)

1. Physically connect the ROC or FloBoss unit.

SECTION 3 – CONFIGURING SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SECTION 4 – CONFIGURING INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/O)