ROCLINK™ 800 Configuration Software User
Manual (for ROC800-Series)
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ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual (for ROC800-Series)
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4.10 Close .............................................................................................................................................4-15
5.3.1 Viewing a Calibration Report ............................................................................................ 5-7
5.4 History Logs .................................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.4.1 Viewing Logs from a Device ...........................................................................................5-10
5.4.2 Viewing History Logs from a File ....................................................................................5-11
5.4.3 Plotting History ................................................................................................................5-12
5.4.4 Managing Plotted History ................................................................................................5-13
5.5 Alarm and Events Logs .................................................................................................................5-14
5.10 Refresh User Program Tree ..........................................................................................................5-20
Chapter 6 – The ROC Menu 6-1
6.1 Direct Connect ................................................................................................................................ 6-1
11.3 Active View ....................................................................................................................................11-3
Chapter 12 – The Help Menu 12-1
12.1 Help Topics ...................................................................................................................................12-1
12.2 About ROCLINK 800 .....................................................................................................................12-2
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Appendix A – Glossary A-1
Appendix B – The Display Editor B-1
B.1 Creating a New Custom Display .................................................................................................... B-2
1.6.8 Text Boxes ................................................................................. 1-37
This chapter describes the ROCLINK™ 800 Configuration software
(ROCLINK 800) you use to configure and monitor the ROC800-Series
Remote Operations Controllers (ROCs) and the dynamic user interface.
1.1 ROCLINK 800 Software Basics
ROCLINK 800 Configuration software enables you to monitor,
configure, and calibrate Remote Operations Controllers (ROCs). Remote
Automation Solutions provides the software and user documentation on a
DVD-ROM.
ROCLINK 800 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 (located in this chapter) for a description
of the user interface.
You access help screens either from the Help menu or in a contextsensitive fashion pressing the F1 key when your cursor is in a field. This
feature makes it easy to access on-line information for any ROCLINK
800 topic.
You can build custom displays for the ROC that combine both graphic
and dynamic data elements, and then use these displays to monitor the
operation of the ROC either locally or remotely.
The software also provides multiple levels of security for controlling
access to ROCLINK 800 functions, as well as the ROC database.
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1.2 Computer Requirements
ROCLINK 800 runs on most IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs).
The PC can be a desktop or a portable computer, but must meet the
following minimum requirements:
Pentium-class processor (233 MHz or greater recommended).
DVD-ROM drive.
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Windows Server 2012
64 MB of RAM (random access memory).
SVGA color monitor, 800 by 600 pixels, small fonts.
105 MB of available hard disk space depending on operating system
and revision level.
EIA-232 (RS-232) serial connection or USB-to-serial adaptor, a
TCP/IP connection, or a dial-up modem connection.
1.3 Contacting Technical Support
For technical support, please contact your local sales representative. You
may also contact Remote Automation Solutions directly.
Emerson Automation Solutions
Remote Automation Solutions
Marshalltown, IA 50158 USA
Houston, TX 77065 USA
Pickering, North Yorkshire UK Y018 7JA
Website: http://www.emersonprocess.com/remote/
Technical Support Website:
Note: The device requires version 1.88 or later of ROCLINK 800. If you
are using Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system, refer to
Installing ROCLINK 800 under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8
or Windows 7 (located in this chapter).
To install ROCLINK 800:
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1. Extract the .zip file to the local hard drive (for example, in the
C:\TEMP\directory) or place the DVD-ROM into the drive.
2. Double-click the setup.exe file if the Installation Wizard does not
automatically launch. The Installation Wizard screen appears
3. Click Next in the ROCLINK 800 Welcome screen. Read the License
Agreement and click Yes to accept it. Enter your Name and
Company name, and click Next.
The program installs the software in the default recommended
directory C:\Program Files\ROCLINK800 or C:\Program Files (x86)
\ROCLINK800. Select an alternative destination folder if you want to
install the software in a folder other than the default.
4. Follow the setup installation instructions.
5. Click Finish in the Wizard Complete screen.
Note: You may need to restart your PC to complete the installation.
1.4.1 Installing ROCLINK 800 under Micros oft Windows 10,
Windows 8 or Windows 7
To install or upgrade ROCLINK 800 on the Microsoft Windows 10,
Windows 8 or Windows 7 platform, you must temporarily disable User
Account Control before performing the installation and change your PC’s
Regional Settings.
Disabling User Account Control ensures that all files copy and are not
limited by Windows’ security enhancements. Refer to Disabling User
Account Control (Windows 10), Disabling User Account Control
(Windows 8) and Disabling User Account Control (Windows7) (located in
this chapter).
Changing your PC’s Region Settings prevents you from potentially
encountering configuration file errors. Refer to Changing Region Settings
(Windows 10), Changing Region Settings (Windows 8) and Changing
Region Settings (Windows 7) (located in this chapter).
Disabling User Account Control (Windows 10)
Note: User Account Control must remain disabled in order to run
ROCLINK 800.
To disable User Account Control:
1. Right-click the Start menu and select Search from the pop-up menu.
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Figure 1-1. Pop-Up Menu
2. Type UAC into the Search field.
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Figure 1-2. Search
3. Click Change User Account Control settings in the results list.
4. Move the User Account Control slider to Never Notify.
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Figure 1-3. User Account Control Settings (Windows 10)
5. Click OK to save your changes and close the User Account Control
Settings window.
Note: You must have Administrator rights to make this change.
Click Yes (and enter Administrator password if necessary) if
Windows asks if you want to allow the changes.
6. Reboot the computer for your changes to take effect.
7. Start ROCLINK 800. Refer to Starting ROCLINK 800 Software
(located in this chapter).
Disabling User Account Control (Windows 8)
Note: User Account Control must remain disabled in order to run
ROCLINK 800.
To disable User Account Control:
1. Select Search and type UAC into the Search field.
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Figure 1-4. Search
2. Select Settings and click Change User Account Control settings.
Figure 1-5. Settings – Results for “uac”
3. Move the User Account Control slider to Never Notify.
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Figure 1-6. User Account Control Settings
4. Click OK to save your changes and close the User Account Control
Settings window.
Note: You must have Administrator rights to make this change. Click
Yes (and enter Administrator password if necessary) if Windows
asks if you want to allow the changes.
5. Reboot the computer for your changes to take effect.
6. Start ROCLINK 800. Refer to Starting ROCLINK 800 Software
(located in this chapter).
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Disabling User Account Control (Windows 7)
Note: User Account Control must remain disabled in order to run
ROCLINK 800.
To disable User Account Control:
1. Select Start and type MSCONFIG in the Search field.
2. Click the program file msconfig.exe. The System Configuration
screen displays.
Figure 1-7. System Configuration
3. Click the Tools tab.
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Figure 1-8. Change UAC Settings
4. Select Change UAC Settings.
5. Click Launch. The User Account Control Settings window displays.
Figure 1-9. User Account Control Settings
6. Move the User Account Control slider to Never Notify.
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7. Click OK to save your changes and close the User Account Control
Settings window.
Note: You must have Administrator rights to make this change. Click
Yes (and enter the Administrator password if necessary) if
Windows asks if you want to allow the changes.
.
8. Reboot the computer to apply the changes.
9. Start ROCLINK 800. Refer to Starting ROCLINK 800 Software
(located in this chapter).
Changing Region Settings (Windows 10)
To avoid potential error when opening configuration files, we recommend
that you change your PC’s location to United States.
To change your PC’s location:
1. Right-click the Start menu and select Search from the pop-up menu.
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Figure 1-10. Pop-Up Menu
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2. Type region into the search field.
Figure 1-11. Search
3. Click Region in the results list.
4. Select the Location tab.
5. Change or verify that the current location is set to United States.
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Figure 1-12. Home Location
6. Click OK buttonto save changes and close the Region window.
Changing Region Settings (Windows 8)
To avoid potential errors when opening configuration files, we
recommend that you change your PC’s location to United States.
To change your PC’s location:
1. Select Search and type region into search field.
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Figure 1-13. Search
7. Select Settings and click Region in the results list.
Figure 1-14. Search Results
8. Change or verify that the current location is set to United States.
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Figure 1-15. Home Location
9. Click OK to save changes and close the Region window.
Changing Region Settings (Windows 7)
To avoid potential errors when opening configuration files, we
recommend that you change your PC’s location to United States.
To change your PC’s location:
1. Select Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel displays:
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Figure 1-16. Control Panel
2. Select Clock, Language, and Region. The Clock, Language, and
Region screen displays:
Figure 1-17. Clock, Language, and Region
3. Click Change location. The Region and Language screen
displays showing the Location tab.
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Figure 1-18. Region and Language
4. Change or verify that the current location is set to United States.
5. Click OK to save your changes and close the Region and
Language window.
Enabling User Account Control (Windows 10)
Note: User Account Control must remain disabled in order to run
ROCLINK800.
To enable User Account Control:
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1. Right-click the Start menu and select Search and from the pop-menu.
Figure 1-19. Pop-Up Menu
2. Type UAC into the search field.
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Figure 1-20. Search
3. Click Change User Account Control settings in the results list.
4. Move the User Account Control slider to the default position.
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Figure 1-21. User Account Control Settings
5. Click OK to save your changes and close the User Account Control
Settings window.
Note: You must have Administrator rights to make this change.
Click Yes (and enter Administrator password if necessary) if
Windows asks if you want to allow the changes.
6. Reboot the computer for your changes to take effect.
7. Start ROCLINK 800. Refer to Starting ROCLINK 800 Software
(located in this chapter).
Enabling User Account Control (Windows 8)
Note: User Account Control must remain disabled in order to run
ROCLINK800.
To disable User Account Control:
1. Select Search and type UAC into the search field.
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Figure 1-22. Search
2. Select Settings and click Change User Account Control settings.
Figure 1-23. Setting, Results for “uac”
3. Move the User Account Control slider to the default position.
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