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User manual
CONTROLLER/DATA RECORDER
MultiCon CMC-N16
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Firmware: v.5.04.0 or higher
Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software.
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CONTENTS
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY.......................................................................................5
1.1. TOUCH-SCREEN USE.....................................................................................................................6
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS...............................................................................................................6
3. TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................................................9
4. DEVICE INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................10
4.1. UNPACKING...................................................................................................................................12
4.2. ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................................12
4.3. CONNECTION METHOD...............................................................................................................16
4.3.1. MultiCon configurations.........................................................................................................20
4.4. MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................23
5. INTRODUCTION TO MULTICON CMC-N16...........................................................................................23
5.1. UNDERSTANDING CONTROLLER/DATA RECORDER MULTICON CMC-N16.........................23
5.1.1. Logical channels....................................................................................................................24
5.1.2. Groups...................................................................................................................................26
5.2. HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................27
6. WORKING WITH THE MULTICON CMC-N16........................................................................................28
6.1. MULTICON CMC-N16 POWER ON AND OFF..............................................................................28
6.2. THE USE OF THE TOUCH-SCREEN............................................................................................29
6.3. DISPLAY.........................................................................................................................................30
6.3.1. Information bar.......................................................................................................................30
6.3.2. Navigation bar........................................................................................................................31
6.3.3. Data panels............................................................................................................................33
6.3.4. Important messages..............................................................................................................36
7. CONFIGURATION OF THE MULTICON CMC-N16................................................................................38
7.1. EDIT DIALOGUES..........................................................................................................................38
7.2. MAIN MENU SELECTION PANEL.................................................................................................41
7.3. FILES MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................................42
7.4. DEVICE INFORMATION, LICENCE, FIRMWARE UPDATE, REMOTE DISPLAY, EXPORT
MANUAL AND RENEW CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................52
7.5. DEVICE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................56
7.6. CONFIGURATION MENU STRUCTURE.......................................................................................59
7.7. GENERAL SETTINGS....................................................................................................................65
7.8. LOGICAL CHANNELS....................................................................................................................69
7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings.....................................................................................69
7.8.2. Logical channels - Hardware input mode..............................................................................88
7.8.3. Logical Channels - Hardware output monitor mode..............................................................91
7.8.4. Logical Channels - Modbus mode.........................................................................................93
7.8.5. Logical Channels - Set point value mode..............................................................................97
7.8.6. Logical Channels - Math function mode..............................................................................100
7.8.7. Logical Channels - Controller mode....................................................................................110
7.8.8. Logical Channels - Profile/timer mode.................................................................................112
7.8.9. Logical Channels - Profile/timer (cycle counter) mode........................................................114
7.8.10. Logical Channels - Data from other channel mode...........................................................115
7.8.11. Examples of Logical Channels configuration....................................................................116
7.8.11.1. Application of the Logical channel in the Hardware input mode for the FUN2
hardware configuration......................................................................................................116
7.8.11.2. Application of Logical channel in the Hardware input mode for FUN4 hardware
configuration......................................................................................................................124
7.8.11.3. Application of Logical channel in the Hardware input mode for FUN4 hardware
configuration in RTD mode...............................................................................................128
7.8.11.4. Application of Logical channel in the Modbus mode........................................132
7.8.11.5. Application in Math function mode....................................................................134
7.8.11.6. Application of Logical channel in the Controller mode.....................................136
7.8.11.7. Application of Logical channel in the Profile/timer mode.................................139
7.8.11.8. Application of Logical channel in the Hardware input mode and Data from other
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channel for hardware configuration DU2 in flow mode.....................................................141
7.9. BUILT-IN INPUTS.........................................................................................................................143
7.9.1. Built-in inputs - General settings.........................................................................................143
7.9.2. Built-in inputs - Hardware input configurations....................................................................145
7.9.3. Built-in inputs - Binary input Inp.X2 : Digital 24V................................................................145
7.9.4. Built-in inputs - Demo input numbered X3, X4, X5..............................................................146
7.9.5. Built-in inputs – Hardware configurations............................................................................147
7.9.5.1. FUN2 and FUN4 hardware configurations..........................................................147
7.9.5.2. D4 hardware configuration...................................................................................148
7.9.5.3. DU2 hardware configuration................................................................................148
7.10. BUILT-IN OUTPUTS...................................................................................................................150
7.10.1. Built-in outputs - General settings.....................................................................................150
7.10.2. Built-in Output - Relays, Sound signal, Virtual relays.......................................................152
7.10.3. Built-in output - PWM (Pulse-width modulation) mode for OC-type relay output.............156
7.10.4. Built-in output - Current output..........................................................................................158
7.10.5. Examples of build-in output configurations.......................................................................160
7.10.5.1. Application of the output for R21 hardware configuration................................160
7.10.5.2. Application of output for COP2 hardware output configuration........................162
7.11. EXTERNAL OUTPUTS...............................................................................................................164
7.11.1. External outputs - General settings...................................................................................164
7.11.2. External outputs - Control type: as a relay........................................................................166
7.11.3. External outputs - Control type: as a linear output............................................................167
7.11.4. Examples of external output configurations......................................................................170
7.11.4.1. Application of external output for protocol Modbus in the MASTER mode.......170
7.12. PROFILES/TIMERS....................................................................................................................174
7.12.1. Profile/timer - General settings..........................................................................................174
7.12.2. Profiles/timers - Triggering mode: level (gate), edge (once), edge (retrig.)......................179
7.12.3. Profiles/timers - Triggering mode: on time........................................................................181
7.12.4. Examples of Profile/timer configurations...........................................................................183
7.12.4.1. Application of the Profiles/timers......................................................................183
7.12.4.2. Application of the Profiles/timers triggered on time..........................................185
7.13. CONTROLLERS.........................................................................................................................187
7.13.1. Controllers - General settings............................................................................................187
7.13.2. Examples of Controller configurations...............................................................................202
7.13.2.1. Application of the Controllers............................................................................202
7.13.2.2. Application of the Controllers in cooperation with heater which is controlled by
OC-type output..................................................................................................................204
7.14. GROUPS.....................................................................................................................................208
7.14.1. Groups - General settings..................................................................................................208
7.14.2. Groups - Logging options..................................................................................................214
7.14.3. Groups - Examples of visualisations of groups.................................................................215
7.14.3.1. Single channel - one big needle.......................................................................215
7.14.3.2. Three channels view - one bigger, two smaller................................................216
7.14.4. Groups – SCADALite.........................................................................................................217
7.15. MODBUS.....................................................................................................................................224
7.15.1. Modbus - General settings................................................................................................225
7.15.2. Modbus - SLAVE mode.....................................................................................................226
7.15.2.1. Modbus SLAVE - Modbus Templates for SLAVE mode...................................227
7.15.2.2. Modbus SLAVE - Device channels for SLAVE mode.......................................228
7.15.2.3. Modbus SLAVE - The Modbus protocol handling.............................................230
7.15.2.4. Modbus SLAVE - List of registers.....................................................................230
7.15.2.5. Modbus SLAVE - Transmission errors handling...............................................231
7.15.2.6. Modbus SLAVE- Example of query/answer frames..........................................231
7.15.3. Modbus - MASTER mode..................................................................................................232
7.15.3.1. Modbus MASTER - Device templates parameter block....................................234
7.15.3.2. Modbus MASTER - Device channels parameter block.....................................235
7.15.3.3. Modbus MASTER - Register settings................................................................236
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7.15.3.4. Modbus MASTER - Register blocks parameter block.......................................237
7.15.4. Modbus - Example of Modbus protocol configuration in the device.................................238
7.15.4.1. Input configuration of Modbus protocol in MASTER mode..............................239
7.15.4.2. Configuration of the Modbus Input in the MASTER mode...............................242
7.16. NETWORK AND REMOTE DISPLAY SETTINGS.....................................................................245
7.17. ACCESS OPTIONS....................................................................................................................248
7.18. E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................252
8. APPENDICES.........................................................................................................................................255
8.1. PS32, PS42 – HARDWARE POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATIONS.........................................255
8.2. FUN2, FUN4 - UNIVERSAL HARDWARE INPUT CONFIGURATIONS WITH FLOWMETER
MODE...................................................................................................................................................256
8.3. DU2, D4 – OPTOISOLATED HARDWARE DIGITAL CONFIGURATIONS.................................264
8.4. R21, R41, COP2, COP3, OC2, OC4, R21COP2, COP2OC2, R21OC2 – HARDWARE OUTPUT
CONFIGURATIONS.............................................................................................................................268
8.5. ETE, ETR, ETEC, ETRC – HARDWARE COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATIONS..................272
8.6. DATA FORMAT.............................................................................................................................274
8.7. DIRECT ACCESS TO LOG FILES USING HTTP PROTOCOL..................................................284
8.8. WWW PAGE.................................................................................................................................287
8.8.1. Menu....................................................................................................................................288
8.8.2. Documentation.....................................................................................................................289
8.8.3. Logging and User menu.......................................................................................................289
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Explanation of the symbols used in the manual:
- This symbol denotes especially important guidelines concerning the installation and
operation of the device. Not complying with the guidelines denoted by this symbol
may cause an accident, damage or equipment destruction.
IF THE DEVICE IS NOT USED ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE USER IS HELD
RESPONSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
- This symbol denotes especially important characteristics of the unit.
Read any information regarding this symbol carefully
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY
- The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate
installation, not maintaining the proper environmental conditions and using the
unit contrary to its assignment.
- Installation must be performed by qualified personnel . During installation all
available safety requirements must be considered. The fitter is responsible for
executing the installation in accordance with this manual, local safety and EMC
regulations.
- Protective conductor terminal of the device must be connected to an external
protective earthing system .
- The unit must be properly set-up, according to the application. Incorrect
configuration may cause defective operation, which can lead to unit damage or
an accident.
-
In case of a unit malfunction there is a risk of a serious threat to the safety
of people or property additional. Independent systems and solutions to
prevent such a threat must be used.
-
The unit uses dangerous voltage that can cause a lethal accident. The
unit must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply prior to
starting installation of troubleshooting (in case of malfunction).
- Neighbouring and connected equipment must meet appropriate standards and
regulations concerning safety and be equipped with adequate overvoltage and
interference filters.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. The unit has
no user serviceable parts. Defective units must be disconnected and submitted
for repairs at an authorized service centre.
- In order to minimize a fire or electric shock hazard, the unit must be protected
against atmospheric precipitation and excessive humidity.
- Do not use the unit in areas threatened with excessive shocks, vibrations, dust,
humidity, corrosive gasses and oils.
- Do not use the unit in areas where there is a risk of explosions.
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- Do not use the unit in areas with significant temperature variations, exposure to
condensation or ice.
- Do not use the unit in areas exposed to direct sunlight.
- Make sure that the ambient temperature (e.g. inside the control box) does not
exceed the recommended values. In such cases forced cooling of the unit must
be considered (e.g. by using a ventilator).
The unit is designed for operation in an industrial environment and must
not be used in a household environment or similar.
1.1. TOUCH-SCREEN USE
Do not use pointers with sharp edges (like tips of pencils and pens, knives, scissors,
needles, wires, nails, screws, bolts etc.) while working with the touch-screen. It is strongly
recommended to use a special stylus made of plastic or another soft material with rounded
ends (for example the stylus delivered with the device). The display of the
MultiCon CMC-
N16
should also be protected against aggressive substances and extremely high and low
temperatures (see
Chapter 3. TECHNICAL DATA
).
2. G ENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The
MultiCon CMC-N16
is a sophisticated multichannel unit which allows a
simultaneous measurement, visualisation and control of numerous channels. This device can
operate autonomously or in cooperation with external measurement devices and actuators.
Essential features of the
MultiCon CMC-N16
are listed and briefly described below.
• Advanced processing unit and system based on LINUX
The powerful
MultiCon CMC-N16
processor allows the device to run under the control of
a LINUX operating system. Such a solution makes the firmware flexible and gives the
possibility of a simultaneous operation of many processes (such as: measurement,
communication, visualisation). The use of LINUX also makes software independent of
installed hardware.
• Color TFT display with Touch-panel
The
MultiCon CMC-N16
displays all data and dialogue on a legible, 320x240 pixels, color
TFT screen. Full control of the device is realised using the built-in touch-panel which
makes operating the
MultiCon CMC-N16
easy and intuitive.
• Hardware flexibility and a large variety of possible configurations
MultiCon CMC-N16
is designed as a modular device consisting of a
base
and optional
input and output modules
. The
base
contains:
– main processor,
– display with touch-screen,
– Switch Mode Power Supply
• 19V...24...50V DC, 16V...24...35V AC
• 85V...
230
...260V,
– basic communication interfaces (USB and RS485).
– three blocks (marked as A, B, C) designed for installation of input and output
hardware configurations.
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– one block (marked as D) designed for installation of communication hardware
configurations.
All hardware configurations are optional and can be installed inside the device according to
the customer's needs.
Optional hardware configurations for block A are:
– 2/4x universal inputs with analogue flowmeter mode (flowmeter/tachometer
0/4 20 mA),
Optional hardware configurations for block B are:
– 2x counter inputs with flowmeter mode,
– 4x binary inputs,
Optional hardware configurations for block C are:
– 2/4x Relay module 1A/250V,
– 2/4x Passive current output,
– 2/4x OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
– 2/4x Passive current output + 2/4x Relay module 1A/250V,
– 2/4x Passive current output + OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
– 2/4x Relay module 1A/250V + 2/4x OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
Optional hardware configurations for block D are:
– Ethernet port with or without IP67 connector on the housing,
– RS-485 port + Ethernet port with or without IP67 connector on the housing,
• Full freedom of data sources, presentation modes and controlling methods
The multi level structure of the
MultiCon CMC-N16
firmware allows to select presented
data sources, presentation modes and controlling methods. The
MultiCon CMC-N16
displays the values of virtual
logical channels
which can be fed with:
– measurement data from built-in physical channels,
– measurement data from remote channels (other devices connected to the
MultiCon
CMC-N16
by RS-485 interface),
– output states and quantities (looped back results of controlling processes),
– generate profiles/timers or also the mathematical combination of one or more
logical channels
.
All of these can be freely named and described by the user, and presented in many
forms:
– as numerical values,
– vertical and horizontal charts,
– vertical and horizontal bars,
– as needle graphs.
Every
logical channel
(visualised or not) can be used as input data for one or more
controlling processes. The
MultiCon CMC-N16
implements many different controlling
methods:
– above a defined level,
– below a defined level,
– within a defined range,
– out of a defined range,
– PID control.
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Fig. 2.1. Basic structure of the multichannel device
Process control with built-in outputs can be done with programmable hysteresis and
delays of the outputs control. It is possible to control (linearly or bistably) remote
modules. Controlling processes can drive built-in physical outputs or virtual outputs
which can be used as inputs to
logical channels
.
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Built-in analog input
Built-in binary input
External input (RS-485)
Profiles/timers
Controller
Mathematical & logical combination data
States of hardware & virtual outputs
Set point values
Interface
Display
Charts & bars
Grouping data
Needle indicator
Numeric, logical or text value
Interface
Built-in analog output
Built-in binary output
External output (RS-485)
Interface
Reading data via Ethernet
Reading data stored on the
Flash drive
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3. TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply voltage
(depending on version)
External Fuse (required)
Power consumption
85...
230
...260V AC/DC; 50 ÷ 60 Hz
or 19...24...50V DC; 16V...24...35V AC
T - type, max. 2 A
typically 15 VA; max. 20 VA
Display (depending on version) 3.5”, TFT color graphic display, 320 x 240 pixels, with
LED backlight
Sensor power supply output 24V DC ± 5% / max. 200 mA,
Basic communication interfaces RS 485, 8N1/2, Modbus RTU, 1200 bit/s ÷ 115200 bit/s
USB Host port,
Digital input ( DI ) 1 input 0/15..24V DC, galvanic isolation (low state:
0÷1V, high state:8÷24V)
power consumption: 7,5 mA / 24V,
isolation: 1min @ 500V DC.
Optional communication hardware
configurations*
Additional Ethernet port with or without IP67
connectors**
Additional RS-485 port + Ethernet port with or without
IP67 connectors**
Optional input hardware
configurations*
2/4x universal inputs with flowmeter mode **
2x counter inputs with tachometer mode**
4x binary inputs**
Optional output hardware
configurations*
2/4x Relay 1A/250V**
2/4x Passive current outputs**
2/4x OC-type outputs with PWM mode**
2/4x Passive current output + 2/4x Relay module
1A/250V**
2/4x Passive current output + OC-type outputs with
PWM mode**
2/4x Relay module 1A/250V + 2/4x OC-type outputs
with PWM mode**
Protection level IP 65
Housing type
Housing material
Wall mounted
ABS + polycarbonate
Housing dimensions (L x h x D) 166 x 161 x 103 mm
166 x 195 x 103 mm
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Glands
Maximal amount of
cable glands (cg):
Glands for “cg” from 0 to 1:
Glands for “cg” from 2 to 5:
Glands for “cg” from 6 to 10:
Inserts for one and many-
M25
M16
replaceable for
M12
10
1 x M25 + 1 x M16
2 x M25 + 1 x M16
3 x M25 + 1 x M16
1 x 13-18 mm or
3 x 7 mm or
4 x 6 mm
1 x 4-8 mm
Ethernet connector
Operating temperature
(depending on version)
0°C to +50°C
or -20°C to +50°C
Storage temperature
(depending on version)
-10°C to +70°C
or -20°C to +70°C
Humidity
Altitude
5 to 90% no condensation
up to 2000 meters above sea level
Screws tightening max. torque 0.5 Nm
Max. connection leads diameter 2.5 mm
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Safety requirements In accordance with to: PN-EN 61010-1
installation category: II
pollution degree: 2
voltage in relation to ground: 300V AC
isolation resistance: >20MW
isolation strength between power supply and
input/output terminal: 1min. @ 2300V (see
Fig. 4.1
)
EMC PN-EN 61326-1
* check the current list of measurement modules at the producer's website
** see the full specification in the Appendices
4. DEVICE INSTALLATION
The unit has been designed and manufactured in a way assuring a high level of user
safety and resistance to interference occurring in a typical industrial environment. In order to
take full advantage of these characteristics, installation of the unit must be conducted
correctly and in accordance with the local regulations.
- Read the basic safety requirements on page 5 prior to starting the installation.
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- Ensure that the power supply network voltage corresponds to the nominal
voltage stated on the unit’s identification label.
- The load must correspond to the requirements listed in the technical data.
- All installation works must be conducted with a disconnected power supply.
- Protecting the power supply connections against unauthorized persons must
be taken into consideration.
This is a class A unit. Class A equipment is suitable for use in all
establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low
voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes. This equipment is not intended for use in residential
environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception
in such environments.
This is group 1 unit. Group 1 contains all equipment in the scope of this
standard which is not classified as group 2 equipment. Group 2 contains
all ISM RF equipment in which radio-frequency energy in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 400 GHz is intentionally generated and used or only used,
in the form of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive
coupling, for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Carefully check that the isolation used with the unit (
Fig. 4.1
) meets the
expectations and if necessary use appropriate measures for over-voltage
protection. Additionally, insure the appropriate air and surface insulation gaps while
installing.
Fig. 4.1. Schematic diagram showing the isolation between individual circuits of the unit.
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Internal circuits
External sensor
supply output
Measurement inputs
RS 485
interface
and
digital input
Isolation strength 1min @ 2300V AC
Isolation strength 1min @ 500V AC
No isolation
Outputs circuits
Power supply
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4.1. UNPACKING
After removing the unit from the protective packaging, check for transportation damage.
Any transportation damage must be immediately reported to the carrier. Also, write down the
unit serial number located on the housing and report the damage to the manufacturer.
Attached with the unit please find:
– pointer for touch screen,
– user’s manual for
MultiCon CMC-N16
unit (device) in
pdf.
,
– set of connectors for the device (delivered loosely)
– set of inserts for M25 glands with plugs
– 24 V output installation connectors
4.2. ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the power supply prior to starting assembly.
- Check the connections are wired correctly prior to switching the unit on.
In order to install the unit a mounting hole must be prepared as it is shown in
Fig. 4.2
. First drill central hole and mount a hook, bolt or screw and hang the
device. Then mark drill places for rest of the mounting holes, drill them and mount
the device. It is recommended to use f8 dowels and f4 screws. After assembling
the device, remove protective films from door and display.
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Fig. 4.2. Placement of the mounting holes
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151
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To avoid connectors slots destruction use the method shown bellow.
Fig. 4.3. Connectors removing method
Optionally, the insert with the key can be included to the device to reduce the risk of
tampering. To assembly the insert first remove the end cap then insert the insert (see
Fig.
4.4
). Inserting the insert may require using force.
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back side
of device
connector
GOOD
back side
of device
connector
WRONG
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a)
b)
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Slide out the end cap
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c) d)
Fig. 4.4. Method of the insert assembling
4.3. CONNECTION METHOD
Caution
- Installation should be conducted by qualified personnel. During installation all
available safety requirements should be considered. The fitter is responsible for
executing the installation in accordance with this manual, local safety and EMC
regulations.
- The unit is not equipped with an internal fuse or power supply circuit breaker.
Because of this, an external time-delay cut-out fuse with a small nominal current
value must be used (recommended bipolar, max. 2A) and a power supply circuitbreaker located near the unit (
Fig. 4.5
). In case of using a monopolar fuse it must
be mounted on the active wire (L).
- The power supply network cable diameter must be selected in such a way so that
in case of a short circuit of the cable from the side of the unit, the cable shall be
protected against destruction by an electrical installation fuse.
- Wiring must meet appropriate standards and local legal regulations and laws.
- In order to secure against accidental short circuit, the connection cables must be
terminated with appropriate insulated cable tips.
- Tighten the clamping screws. The recommended tightening torque is 0.5 Nm.
Loose screws can cause fire or defective operation. Over-tightening can lead to
damaging the connections inside the units and breaking the thread.
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- In case of the unit fitted with separable clamps they should be inserted into
appropriate connectors in the unit, even if they are not used for any connections.
- Unused terminals must not be used for connecting any connecting cables
(e.g. as bridges), because this can cause damage to the equipment or
electric shock.
- If the unit is equipped with a housing, covers and sealing to protect against water
intrusion, pay special attention to their correct tightening or clamping. In case of
any doubt consider using additional preventive measures (covers, roofing, seals,
etc.). Carelessly executed assembly can increase the risk of electric shock.
- After the installation is completed do not touch the unit’s connections when it is
switched on, because it brings the risk of electric shock.
Due to possible significant interference in industrial installations appropriate measures
assuring correct operation of the unit must be applied. To avoid, the unit of improper
indications, keep recommendations listed below.
Depending on version:
85...230...260V AC/DC or
19...24...50V DC; 16...24...35V AC
Fig. 4.5. Connection of power supply
• Avoid running signal cables and transmission cables together with power supply cables
and cables controlling inductive loads (e.g. contactors). Such cables should cross each
other at a right angle.
• Contactor coils and inductive loads should be equipped with interference protection
systems, e.g. RC-type.
• Use of screened signal cables is recommended. Signal cable screens should be
connected to the earthing only at one of the ends of the screened cable.
• In case of magnetically induced interference the use of twisted pair signal cables is
recommended. Twisted pair (best if shielded) must be used with RS-485 serial
transmission connections.
• If measurement or control signals are longer than 30m or go outside of the building, then
additional safety circuits are required.
• In case of interference from the power supply side, the use of appropriate interference
filters is recommended. Bear in mind that the connection between the filter and the unit
should be as short as possible and the metal housing of the filter must be connected to
the earth with the largest possible surface. The cables connected to the filter output must
not be run together with cables with interference (e.g. circuits controlling relays or
contactors).
Connections of power supply voltage and measurement signals are performed using the
screw connections at the back of the unit’s housing (see
Fig. 4.7
).
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N
L
N
L
1
2
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Fig. 4.6. Method of cable isolation replacing and cable terminals dimensions
All connections must be made while power supply is disconnected !
Fig. 4.7. Terminals description
The basic performance of the device (see
Fig. 4.8.
) contains:
– Power supply,
– Sensor supply output +24V DC Imax=200mA,
– Digital input 0V...15...24V DC (low state: 0÷1V, high state:8÷24V),
– Interface RS-485.
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max. 2 mm
PE
103 104
1 2
101 102
GND
+24 V
Power supply
(depending on version)
Block A Block B Block CBlock D
105 106
107 108 111 112 115 116 204 205 206
9 10 11
303 304 307 308
306305302301
8765
43
203202201114113110109
Digital input
ABGND
RS-485
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Fig. 4.8. Basic performance of the device
Depending on customer's needs, the basic version of the device can be upgraded with:
– up to three I / O modules (installed in a place designated as Block A, Block B, Block
C),
– an additional hardware communication configuration (installed in a place designated
as
Block A
).
According to the order these terminals can look different than those shown in
Fig. 4.7.
or
be not present. Terminals and connections of available hardware configurations are shown in
Fig. 4.9. ÷ Fig. 4.13.
in
Section 4.3.1. MultiCon configurations
.
Shown below is an example of hardware configuration installed in the device:
– base,
– Block A - FUN4 (4 universal inputs with flowmeter mode),
– Block B - D4 (4 digital input),
– Block C - R21IO2B (2 relay outputs 1A/250V + 2 passive current outputs),
– Block D - ETEC (additional serial port + additional Ethernet interfaces with IP67
something on housing).
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PE
Digital input
ABGND
RS-485
Block A Block B Block CBlock D
GND
+24 V
Power supply
(depending on version)
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4.3.1. MultiCon configurations
Fig. 4.9. Input configurations for Block A
Fig. 4.10. Input configurations for Block B
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Block A
FUN4
IN1
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
IN2
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
IN3
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
IN4
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
A B GND
A B GND
Block B
DU2
IN1
IN2
IN3 IN4 GND
IN1 IN2 GND
Block B
D4
I, FlowU
Connection for
V, mA and Flow modes
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
-
+
TC
mV
Connection for
mV and TC modes
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
RTD
Connection for
RTD mode
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
Block A
FUN2
IN1
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
IN2
PT U, I
mV
TC
GND
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Fig. 4.11. Input configurations for Block C
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Block C
R1
R2
R21
Block C
R1 R3
R2 R4
R41
Block C
IO1
IO2
COP2
Block C
IO1 IO3
IO2 IO4
COP4
Block C
OC1
OC2
OC2
Block C
OC1 OC3
OC2 OC4
OC4
Block C
IO1 R3
IO2 R4
R21COP2
Block C
IO1 OC3
IO2 OC4
COP2OC2
Block C
R1 OC3
R2 OC4
R21OC2
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a)
b)
Fig. 4.12. Communication configurations for Block D
a) with IP67 connector on the housing, b) without IP67 connector on the housing,
Fig. 4.13. Connection of RS-485 transmission signals
The
MultiCon CMC-N16
device supports the following converters:
– USB / RS-485 converter
(SRS-U4)
– RS-232 / RS-485 converter
(SRS-2/4-Z45)
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Block D
ETE
Block D
ETEC
Block D
ABGND
RS485
ETR
Block D
ABGND
RS485
ETRC
Digital input
ABGND
RS-485
RS232/RS485
or USB/RS485
Interface
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4.4. MAINTENANCE
The unit does not have any internal replaceable or adjustable components available to
the user. Pay attention to the ambient temperature in the room where the unit is operating.
Excessively high temperatures cause faster ageing of the internal components and shorten
the fault-free time of the unit's operation.
In cases where the unit gets dirty, do not clean with solvents. For cleaning use warm water
with a small amount of detergent, or in case of more significant contamination ethyl or
isopropyl alcohol.
Using any other agents can cause permanent damage to the housing.
Products marked with this symbol should not be placed in municipal waste. Please
check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
5. INTRODUCTION TO MultiCon CMC-N16
5.1. UNDERST ANDING CONTROLLER/DATA RECORDER MultiCon CMC-N16
The
MultiCon CMC-N16
device has been developed as a universal multichannel
controller. To maintain this concept its firmware has been written with a multi-level structure.
The device runs under the control of a LINUX operating system keeping all subsystems ready
to use and allowing independent and simultaneous operation of many processes
(communication, data acquisition, post-processing, visualisation etc.). Such an approach
offers great advantages to high level applications, making it flexible and dynamically
configurable. Similarly, data structures and streams have been implemented in quite a
different way than in most similar devices. The main difference is the concept of using
Logical Channels
as a bridge: physical inputs and outputs - visualisation and controlling
processes. Designers of
MultiCon CMC-N16
decided to use such a solution to increase the
functionality of the device and make the software almost fully independent from the hardware.
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5.1.1. Logical channels
A
Logical Channel
is a data stream existing in the memory of the device, having its own
name and can be displayed in almost any way.
Logical Channels
can be used as:
– measurement inputs,
– data source of control loop,
– control source of the physical outputs,
– input data to other
Logical Channels
,
– data source for visualisation and logging.
Depending on type, the device can be equipped with a different number of
Logical
channels
and other functions. Their amount is shown in table below:
type N16
LC
(logical channels)
60
Di
(digital inputs)
4
Ai
(analog inputs)
4
Rel/SSR
(relays/SSR)
4
Ao
(analog outputs)
4
MP
(Modbus ports)
2
F
(math functions)
34
G
(groups)
10
P/t
(Profile/timers)
8
C
(controllers)
8
Tab.5.1 Maximum amount of functions included in the device
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Fig. 5.1. The overall connections structure of the Logical channel with the device I /O
Fig. 5.1
shows the general structure of connections between logical channels and device
inputs/outputs. Each of the
Logical Channels
can be configured to represent:
– measurement data from built-in physical input channels,
– output data and states of physical output channels,
– output data and states of external modules connected to
MultiCon CMC-N16
via
RS-485 interface,
– states and data coming from outputs of controlling processes,
– generated profile/timer
– states of virtual input channels and timers,
– mathematical combination of other
Logical Channels
.
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Modbus input
Hardware input
Digital input
Analog input
Digital input 24V X2
Virtual demo input
(sinus, tringle,
rectangular)
Output monitor
Relays
Sound signal X1
Virtual relay
Modbus
port address input
1 1
1
... ...
255 100
1 1
...
.. ...
255 100
1 1
MP
... ...
255 100
Set point value
Value -1E6 ÷ 1E6
Math function
Function
1
2
...
Di
1
2
...
Ai
X3
X4
X5
V16
...
Rel
V1
V2
...
Built-in output
1
2
Relay/SSR
...
Rel/SSR
1
2
Analog output
...
Ao
X1 Sound signal
V1
V2
Virtual relay
...
Logical
1
2
channel
1
2
3
4
5
...
...
...
...
...
...
LC
1
2
...
F
V16
output address port
1 1
100 255
1 1
100 255
1 1
100 255
Slot Group
Profile/timer
1
2
Profile/timer
...
P/t
Controller
1
2
Controller
...
C
External output
Groups
1
6
1
6
...
1
6
1... ...
...... ...
MP... ...
1...
2...
G...
Remote
Modbus
output
Visualization
& logging
(optional)
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More information about Logical channels and samples Logical channels configuration are
presented in
Chapter 7.8. LOGICAL CHANNELS
.
To make the visualization clearer,
Logical Channels
can be gathered into
Groups
.
5.1.2. Groups
A
Group
is a set of 1-6
Logical Channels
. The
MultiCon CMC-N16
can show on the
same screen only channels belonging to the same
Group,
additionally each
Group
has its
own individual name making operation with the device very clear. Every
Logical Channel
can
belong to one or more groups simultaneously, and also not to belong to any group (then it will
not be shown, but it can still be used for other processes). It is common that channels
belonging to the same
Group
are related to one another in some way (for example
representing parameters of a single object or representing similar parameters of a few
separate objects) but it is also possible to create a
Group
consisting of completely unrelated
channels. Overview of the concept is presented in
Fig. 5.2
.
Fig. 5.2. An overview of the concept of Group in the device
Using
Groups
,
Logical Channels
and mathematical combinations of them offers an
incredible flexibility to the software, allowing an easy designing of advanced control methods
and visualisation at a low cost
MultiCon CMC-N16
.
More information about
Groups
and samples of Group configurations are presented in
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
.
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Groups
Logical channels
Visualization and logging
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
60
1 2 3 5
6 7 8 9
10
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
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5.2. HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS
The functionality of
MultiCon CMC-N16
can get adjusted to the user's needs. The
base
of the
MultiCon CMC-N16
contains: the main processor, display with a touch-screen, Switch
Mode Power Supply (in one of two versions:
19V...24...50V DC 16V...24...35V AC
and
85V..230..260V AC) and basic communication interfaces: USB and RS485, see
Fig. 4.8.
. All
the other blocks are optional and can be installed inside the device according to customer's
needs.
In Block D there is a possibility to install an additional ports: 10Mb Ethernet and RS-485.
An additional IP67 connectors exit on the housing (see
Fig. 4.13.
) is also optional.
Two Blocks designed for built-in hardware input configurations are placed on the left side
of the housing (see
Fig. 4.9
- connector groups marked as:
Block A
and
Block B
). Block
designed for built-in hardware output configurations is placed on the right side of the housing
(see
Fig. 4.9
- connector group marked as
Block C
). The number and size of these terminals
varies depending on hardware configuration. Brief descriptions of available hardware
configurations are shown in
Fig. 4.9.
÷
Fig. 4.13.
. Measurement and actuator hardware
configurations are constantly being developed, so the current list of available configurations
varies (visit the manufacturer's website to check the current list of
MultiCon CMC-N16
configurations).
Optional hardware configurations for Block A are:
– 2/4x universal inputs with analogue flowmeter function (flowmeter/tachometer
0/4 20 mA),
Optional hardware configurations for Block B are:
– 2x counter inputs with tachometer function,
– 4x binary inputs,
Optional hardware configurations for Block C are:
– 2/4x 1A/250V relay outputs,
– 2/4x passive current outputs,
– 2/4x OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
– 2x passive current outputs + 2x 1A/250V relay outputs,
– 2x passive current outputs + 2x OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
– 2x 1A/250V relay outputs + 2x OC-type outputs with PWM mode,
An optional hardware configurations for Block D are:
– Ethernet port with optional IP67 connector exit on the housing,
– RS-485 port + Ethernet port with optional IP67 connector exit on the housing.
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6. WORKING WI TH THE MultiCon CMC-N16
6.1. MultiCon CMC-N16 POWER ON AND OFF
After powering up a starting Logo is showed on the
MultiCon CMC-N16
display. While
the operating system is being loaded a progress bar is visible in the mid dle of the screen.
During this process the view of the screen may stay dimmed for 3-5 seconds. Please wait
until the end of this operation before starting to operate the device. Additionally, in the last
phase of loading the software version is displayed in the bottom left corner. After that the main
application is started. The view of the main program depends on
General settings
(see
Chapter 7.7. GENERAL SETTINGS
) and
Group
settings (see
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
). An
example view of the main program is shown in
Fig. 6.4
.
The
Safe shutdown
button allow to safe power down of the device. After pressing the
button and accepting the
warning message
the screen will look like in
Fig. 6.1
. Now, the
user can power off the device. The manufacturer recommends turning off the device this way.
This method is especially recommended when data logging is enabled. Not complying with
these instructions could cause the loss of recently logged data samples.
Fig. 6.1. The view of the screen after pressing the Safe shutdown button
Incorrect device shutdown occurs when the power supply to the device is stopped before
pressing the
Safe shutdown
button and the message from
Fig. 6.11
appears. It may occur
as a result of e.g.: disconnecting the power supply with an external switch, automatic
disconnection of the fuse from the supply circuit of the device or failure of the power supply
network. When the device is restarted after incorrect turning off, a message contained in
Fig.
6.12
will be displayed.
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Fig. 6.2. The view of the screen with a message about insafe shutdowns of the device
This message shows the number of incorrect shutdowns and the dates and times of the
restarts. If the number of such events increases above 5, the message will take the form
showing in
Fig. 6.3
, giving the last five recovery dates. The counter of such events increases
until the message acknowledgment.
Fig. 6.3. The view of the screen with a message about 7 unsafe shutdowns
The correct connection of the device to the mains is described in
Chapter 4.3.
CONNECTION METHOD
.
6.2. THE USE OF THE TOUCH-SCREEN
Do not use pointers with sharp edges (like tips of pencils and pens, knives, scissors,
needles, wires, nails, screws, bolts etc.) while working with the touch-screen. It is strongly
recommended to use a special stylus made of plastic or another soft material with rounded
ends (for example the pointer delivered with the device) or a finger. The display of the
MultiCon CMC-N16
should also be protected against aggressive substances and extremely
high and low temperature (see technical data in
Chapter 3. TECHNICAL DATA
).
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To clean the LCD screen you should use a special detergent designed for LCD
screens and a soft cloth.
6.3. DISPLAY
The
MultiCon CMC-N16
displays all data and dialogue on a 3,5” 320x240 pixel, color
TFT screen with an embedded touch-screen panel. New devices have the display protected
with a thin transparent plastic cover. This protective layer should be removed before the first
use to ensure perfect visibility of pictures and sensitivity of the touch-screen.
During normal operation the
MultiCon CMC-N16
displays data in a form selected by
user, at any time it is possible to switch a presentation mode and group or show
the configuration menu. All the details of the user interface are designed to make the use
of the device easy and intuitive. To change a display mode, group or to enter the menu, touch
the screen of the
MultiCon CMC-N16
and press an appropriate button in the
Navigation bar
(see
Fig. 6.11
). By touching the screen twice will appear the
Home-Back
menu available only
in
SCADALite
display mode (see
Chapter 7.14.4. Groups – SCADALite
).
Further information about the menu and presentation modes is described in further
chapters.
Chapter
6.3.1
Chapter 6.3.3
Chapter 6.3.2
Fig. 6.4. Typical view of the MultiCon CMC-N16 main page, after touching the display
6.3.1. Information bar
The
Information bar
informs the user about currently displayed group, logging, curren
date and time.
Fig. 6.5. View of the information bar
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Navigation bar
time
group number
name of the group which is visible on the display
logging data indicator
date
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The information bar displays (
Fig. 6.5
):
–
name of the Group
visible on the screen, in place of a standard name (e.g.
Group
4
). It is possible to enter a more descriptive name for clarity (for more information
see
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
),
–
group number
- number of the currently displayed Group, to change the displayed
Group
press button
[↓GROUP]
or
[GROUP↑]
in the
Navigation bar
(see
Chapter
6.3.2. Navigation bar
),
–
time
and
date
- current time and date displayed in the top right corner on the screen
can be set in
General settings
(see
Chapter 7.7. GENERAL SETTINGS
),
–
logging data indicator
- located in the
Information bar
the
logging data indicator
changes color depending on the state of logging:
•
gray color
- data logging option is not activated (to activate the data logging
option you need to enter the licence key provided by the manufacturer - see
Chapter 7.4. DEVICE INFORMATION, LICENCE, FIRMWARE UPDATE,
REMOTE DISPLAY, EXPORT MANUAL AND RENEW CONFIGURATION
), or
when the logging option is activated but disabled.
•
green color
- after activation the data logging option indicator changes to green
when the data logging is enabled (for more information about setting data
logging see
Chapter 7.14.2. Groups - Logging options
),
•
yellow color
- It is possible to log data in the device but there is less than
20%
of total free memory remaining (to clear the memory you need to move any
important data logging files and possibly the Modbus templates onto a
removable flash drive, after which remove them from the device – for more
information see
Chapter 7.3. FILES MANAGEMENT
). Also at the moment when
free memory drops below 20% a warning will be displayed on the screen.
•
red color
- warning about the lack of space on a memory card, meaning data
logging will not be possible until space is freed in the memory (how to remove
data and exchange data with a flash drive is shown in
Chapter 7.3. FILES
MANAGEMENT
)
•
alternately blinking green with a blue color
- when the indicator flashes blue,
the logged data is moved to memory (Note! at this time you must not turn off the
device because it may cause a loss of recently logged data).
In order to turn off the device, especially when the data logging is ON, it is
recommended to use the safe-off device by pressing the button
Safe-shutdown
in
the main menu (see
Fig. 6.1
).
6.3.2. Navigation bar
Touching the screen at any place causes the
Navigation bar
to display (see
Fig. 6.6
)
which allows the user to switch between visualisation modes, groups and to enter the menu.
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Fig. 6.6. Main window of the device – displaying the Navigation bar
This bar contains three kinds of buttons shown in
Tab. 6.1
.
switching between visualisation modes of a current group (for
possible modes see
Chapter 6.3.3. Data panels
and
Chapter
7.14. GROUPS
)
entering the main menu (see details in
Chapter
7. CONFIGURATION OF THE MultiCon CMC-N16
)
switching between presented groups of logical channels
(activation and settings for
Group
view see
Chapter 7.14.
GROUPS
)
Tab. 6.1 Buttons of the navigation bar
To enter the configuration menu of a particular
Logical channel
directly, press and
hold the screen over the channel data panel for 3-4 seconds (see option
(1)
in
Fig. 6.7
entering configuration of the
logical channel
named
'Temperature'
).
Similarly, to go directly to the configuration of a displayed
Group
, touch and hold
the group number
or
group name
in the upper
Information bar
for a few
seconds (see option
(2)
in
Fig. 6.7
entering configuration of the
Group
named
'Group 4'
). In both cases if a password is set (see
Chapter 7.17. ACCESS
OPTIONS
) then the user has to enter the password before entering the
configuration.
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Fig. 6.7. Methods for direct entry to Logical channel configuration (1) and Group
configuration (2)
6.3.3. Data panels
A significant part of the screen is used for channel visualisation. Data can be presented
in one of the following modes:
– as numerical values,
– as charts,
– as bars,
– as needle dials,
– as
SCADALite
view.
All the channels of the current group are simultaneously presented in the same mode. In
the current version of software there is no possibility to mix different modes in one view.
Figures
6.9
÷
6.14
show examples of different views. Switching between visualisation modes
can be performed by pressing the buttons
[MODE↑]
or
[MODE↓]
in the
Navigation bar
(see
Chapter 6.3.2. Navigation bar
). Switching between groups can be performed by pressing the
buttons
[GROUP↑]
or
[GROUP↓]
.
Fig. 6.8. View of the Data panel
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2
5
4
3
2
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In all data panels (a sample of a data panel is shown inside the frame marked
(1)
in
Fig. 6.8
)
the following information is available:
– value of the logical channel (denoted by
(2)
in
Fig. 6.8
),
– data unit (denoted by
(3)
),
– channel's name (denoted by
(4)
),
– on some modes there is also a visible percentage indicator of the value in relation to
its full scale (denoted by
(5)
),
Every
Group
of
Logical Channels
can be presented in one of 6 modes:
– as numerical values
Fig. 6.9
– as horizontal bars
Fig. 6.10
– as vertical bars
Fig. 6.10
– as horizontal charts
Fig. 6.11
– as vertical charts
Fig. 6.11
– as phasor charts
Fig. 6.12
– as needle dials
Fig. 6.13
– as
SCADALite
view
Fig. 6.14
Fig. 6.9. Examples of Numerical Values presentation mode
Fig. 6.10. Examples of Horizontal (for 3 channels) and Vertical Bars (for 5 channels)
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Fig. 6.11. Examples of Horizontal (for 3 channels) and Vertical Charts (for 5 channels)
Fig. 6.12 Examples of Phasor Charts presentation mode
Fig. 6.13. Examples of Needle Dials for 3 channels and for 5 channels
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Fig. 6.14. Examples of SCADALite view
Fig. 6.15. Examples of simultaneous presentation of Many Groups
It is also the possible to show many groups on a single screen (
Fig. 6.15
). In this mode
channels belonging to the same group are displayed under one another, and groups are
placed side by side. As much as 5 groups can be displayed simultaneously on a single screen
(for example, groups starting from group 8 will be displayed on the screen, starting from the
left side of the page, groups: 8, 9, 10, 1, 2),
See
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
for more information about
Groups
.
6.3.4. Important messages
The user will sometimes be asked, informed and alerted about a variety of events by
messages displayed on the screen. The figures below (
Fig. 6.16÷Fig. 6.19
) present examples
of message types.
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Group
6
7
10
Index of displayed groups
. . .
Inactive logical channels in the groups
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Fig. 6.16. Information message Fig. 6.17. Question message
Fig. 6.18. Warning message Fig. 6.19. Alert message
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7. CONFIGURATION OF THE MultiCon CMC-N16
7.1. EDIT DIALOGUES
The configuration process is based on edit dialogues. Some of the dialogues are
common to different menus, such dialogues are:
– text editor, which is divided into tabs:
• letters, see
Fig. 7.1
,
• numbers and arithmetic signs, see
Fig. 7.2
,
• special symbols, see
Fig. 7.3
,
• diacritical letters,
Fig. 7.4
,
• font and background colors, see
Fig. 7.5
,
– values editor, which is divided into tabs:
• decimal form, see
Fig. 7.6
,
• hexadecimal form, see
Fig. 7.7
,
• binary form, see
Fig. 7.8
,
– switch editor, which is divided into:
• single choice type options, see
Fig. 7.9
,
• multiple choice type options, see
Fig. 7.10
,
– file editor, which is divided into:
• single file selection, see
Fig. 7.11
,
• multiple files selection, see
Fig. 7.12
,
Fig. 7.1. Text editor – letters Fig. 7.2. Text editor – numbers
Fig. 7.3. Text editor – special symbols Fig. 7.4. Text editor example – diacritical
letters
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Fig. 7.5. Text editor – font and background
color selection
Fig. 7.6. Value editor – decimal form
Fig. 7.7. Value editor – hexadecimal form Fig. 7.8. Value editor – binary form
Fig. 7.9. Single choice type editor
Fig. 7.10. Multiple choice type editor
Fig. 7.11. File editor - single file selection Fig. 7.12. File editor - multiple file selection
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Functions of common buttons
“
Exit
” - exits from current menu or sub-menu
”OK” - accept the choice or changes of edit dialogue (and exit from
this dialogue)
“
Cancel
” - reject the entered choice or changes of edit dialogue (and
exit from this dialogue)
Selection of an element for editing. Arrow buttons allow the user to
select successive elements (groups, logical channels, controllers or
outputs). The middle button allows a direct selection of a particular
element from the list.
Navigation keys in choice type dialogues.
Move arrows. Allow to move the cursor along the edited text.
“
Caps lock
” - switches between lower and upper case letters.
“
Backspace
”. When editing values, pressing this button deletes the
last visible number. When editing text, the last edited symbol shown
directly before the cursor is deleted.
“
Clear
” - clears the whole number when editing values.
“
Sign
” - changes the sign of the edited value.
This button deletes the selected file.
“
All
” - selects all the available options.
“
None
” - deselects all the available options.
Press this button to enter the Text editor window.
Add a new object
Delete a selected object
„Home”
– moves to the home group (button available only in
SCADALite
display mode)
„Back”
– moves to the last displayed group (button available only in
SCADALite
display mode)
Tab.7.1 Button functions common for different views
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7.2. MAI N MENU SELECTION PANEL
Pressing the
[MENU]
button on the
Navigation bar
(see
Chapter 6.3.2. Navigation
bar
) enters the main selection panel (see
Fig. 7.13
). This panel allows users to select
between entering the
Device Configuration
menu,
Files management
menu and
Device
Information
window.
Further information about the different menus is described in further chapters.
Chapter 7.5
Chapter 7.3
Chapter 7.4
Chapter 6.1
Fig. 7.13. Main menu window
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7.3. FILES MANAGEMENT
Fig. 7.14. This button allows to enter the files management menu
After pressing
MENU -> Files management
(see
Fig. 7.14
) opens the files
management menu which is used to exchange data with a flash drive.
Requirements for a flash drive:
– Maximum current consumption is 100 mA. Some flash drives with large capacities
are not supported by the device (in this case can use an external USB hub with
power supply). The manufacturer recommends the use of flash drives of 2GB in size.
– The flash disk must be formatted for Windows as FAT (NOTE!! not FAT32).
– update files, configurations files, and Modbus templates must be located in the main
folder (the root of the drive).
The view of the
File management
menu is shown in
Fig. 7.15
. There are four buttons
called
Logging files, Configuration files
and
Permission files,
and
SCADALite files
.
The
Logging files
button is always visible and it contains all possible parameters but
their functionality is blocked until the licence key for data logging is entered (more information
about the licence key is located in
Chapter 7.4.
). The
Configuration files
button is visible
and always active. The
Permission files
button is available when
Access mode
parameter
in
Access options
menu is set as
MultiLevel
(see
Chapter 7.17.
). Button
SCADALite files
is visible, when
SCADALite
licence is active in the device.
Fig. 7.15. Files management menu
Logging files:
The
Logging files
button (see
Fig. 7.15
) opens the logging files management menu
(see
Fig. 7.16
). To export and/or delete logged files follow these steps:
– select a file/s of logged data from a group,
– select more files in the other groups (if needed),
– export selected files to a flash drive and / or delete selected logged data files,
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Fig. 7.16. Logging files menu
Fig. 7.17. Logging files menu (cont.)
The
Logging files
menu is presented in
Fig. 7.16
and in
Fig. 7.17
. The menu consists the
following buttons:
–
Export files
- after pressing this button the selected logged files will be exported to a
flash drive,
–
Delete files
- after pressing this button the selected logged files will be removed
from the device,
–
Press to select
next to the
Damaged files
label- (this button is visible if at least one
damaged file exists) when the user presses this button the window with a list of
damaged files is displayed (the damaged logging files are those that contain errors
caused by an inappropriate shutdown the device during data logging). There is no
guarantee that this logged data will be readable,
–
Press to select
next to
Group number
label - if the user has enabled the logging of
a particular group of logical channels (see
Chapter 7.14.2. Groups - Logging
options
) in the
Logging files
menu next to the label of the group number,
the
'Press to select'
button appears. Depending on how many groups (the device
can define 10 groups) logging is enabled (past or present), the same number of
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'Press to select'
buttons will be active,
–
Select all logs –
by pressing this button all logging files from all groups will be
selected,
–
Clear all selections –
by pressing this button all logging files from all groups will be
deselected.
Fig. 7.18. A sample view of selected logged files from Group 1
Fig. 7.18
presents a sample view of selected logged files from Group 1. The numbers refer to:
–
(1)
- group number,
–
(2)
- selected logged file,
–
(3)
- no description of the logged file,
–
(4)
- description defined by the user (a description of the logged file is defined in the
Groups menu - see
Chapter 7.14.2. Groups - Logging options
–
(5)
- date and time of the end of the logged data file,
–
(6)
- date and time of the start of the logged data file,
–
(7)
- date and time of the start of the logged data file whose logging has not yet
ended.
An example of exporting the logged data to a flash drive
An example of exporting 2 logged files from group 1 is shown in
Fig. 7.19
. First plug the flash
drive into the device (when the device is equipped with one of the hardware communication
configurations).
– In step
(1)
, press the button
Press to select
next to the
Group 01
label,
– In step
(2),
select 2 files by pressing the selected files and then choose the button to
accept:
• File 1. Name: "no description", Start: 2010-12-01 3:24:58 p.m., stop: 2010-12-01
4:34:11 p.m. "
• File 2. Name: "Ambient temperature" Start: "2010-12-03 9:53:15 a.m.",
stop: "2010-12-03 9:55:00 a.m."
– In step
(3)
, press the
Export selected files
button and wait for a message to end the
operations of exporting data to a flash drive,
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Fig. 7.19. Steps of exporting logged files to flash drive
After exporting logged files a folder is created on the flash drive with the same name as
the product identification number, which includes a folder with the selected logged files.
Deleting files from the device is similar to exporting logging files, the difference is that
instead of pressing the
Export selected files
button in
(3)
step (see
Fig. 7.19
), press the
Delete
button.
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Files management:
The second button on the
File management
menu is the
Configuration files
button.
Pressing this button will open the menu shown in
Fig. 7.20
, which allows the user to
load/save the configuration and Modbus templates.
Fig. 7.20. View of the window when the configuration changes
Load/save configuration
will load/save the configuration defined by the user, which includes:
– general settings (see
Chapter 7.7. GENERAL SETTINGS
),
– logical channel settings,
– built-in, external inputs settings,
– built-in, external output settings,
– Modbus protocol settings,
– profile/timer settings,
– control settings,
– network settings,
– group settings,
Load/save Modbus templates
allows the user to load/save the configuration of the Modbus
MASTER protocol, e.g.:
– name,
– configuration of the device channels (the list of inputs and outputs)
– configuration of register blocks (block list) - see
Chapter 7.15.3. Modbus - MASTER
mode
,
Having saved these Modbus templates means the user can quickly establish a
connection between the MultiCon and the SLAVE devices at any time, needing only to choose
the appropriate address of the SLAVE devices (more about templates in
Chapter 7.15.3.
Modbus - MASTER mode
).
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Load/save Modbus slave templates
allows the user to load/save the configuration of the
Modbus SLAVE protocol with a defined block of registers, e.g.: register type (Holding/Input),
write mode of register, data format (16 bits or 32 bits). For configuration of Modbus SLAVE
see
Chapter 7.15.2. Modbus - SLAVE mode
,
The process of exchanging configuration files or Modbus templates between the
MultiCon and a flash drive starts when you plug the flash drive to the unit. Then enter
MENU
-> File management -> Configuration Files
. If you want to
Load configuration/template
the window panel will show a view of the contents of the flash drive with the available files:
– for
configuration file
with extension
.cfg
,
– for
Modbus template file
with extension
.mcfg
,
– for
Modbus slave template file
with extension
.scfg
,
Please note that the file name is defined by the user. If the user wants to
Save
configuration/Modbus template
, press the
Save configuration, Save Modbus template
or
Save Modbus slave template
button. A window appears with the available files that can be
overwritten or a new file can be created by pressing the button with keys symbol in the upper
left corner (see
Fig. 7.21
). After confirming the write process the data is stored on the flash
drive. An example of configuration files in
Fig. 7.21
.
Fig. 7.21. Example of logging and configuration files
Load/save user characteristics
allows the user to load/save template of user characteristic
scaling from or into external flash drive (see also
chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
).
Structure of
.csv
file:
Loaded file has to have a fixed structure for the device to download it to the internal
memory. The file has to consist of two columns of parameters divided by field separator and
each couple of parameters has to be placed in separate line. Decimal separator can be
dot
,
then list separator has to be
comma
, or when decimal point is
comma
, then list separator
has to be
semicolon
.
In a line, the first parameter is an input value for the calculations (X value) and
the second parameter is an output value for the calculations (Y value). Additionally it is
recommended that the first line consist heading. I should consist two column with X and Y
values names in quotation marks and divided by field separator. It is also allowed to use
apostrophe as a beginning and an ending of the field.
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Errors in file:
The device before saving the file in its internal memory validates the data. Lack of the
heading will be detected by the device and during saving to the internal memory the device
will add heading as follows: “Input”;”Output” without modifying the source file. Next the device
checks value ranges (absolute value of the parameters has to be in closed range <
10
6
,
10
-6
>),
separators (see description above), number of coefficients X and Y (maximal of 20) and
repeating lines (which will not be loaded). Each error will be detected and displayed in order
to correct it by the user.
Example of application and example of file content:
Task:
Let's assume that we have a water tank as in
Fig. 7.22
. The task is to create a file with
user characteristic, which shows amount of water in the tank depending on the dipping of
the probe. Dimensions shown in the figure are scaled in meters.
Fig. 7.22. Example of the tank in shape of combined cylinder and cone
Solution:
Remembering that user characteristic has maximal 20 points, the user has to choose
an optimal locations of the probe in the tank, which should be considered in the characteristic.
Knowing that the value of a cylinder is changing linearly with its hight, we are calculating the
volume of the tank with highest position (0 m of immersion) and in the place where the
cylindrical and cone parts of the tank are connected (5 m of immersion). All points of
characteristic that are left, divide into equal parts between 5 and 6 meters. Knowing formulas
for volume of a cylinder and a truncated cone we can now calculate a volume of water in the
tank depending on the probe immersion. The results of these calculations and example of
.csv
file content is shown below:
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"Probe immersion","Volume of water in the tank"
0,26.248
5,1.704
5.056,1.439
5.111,1.203
5.167,0.995
5.222,0.811
5.278,0.652
5.333,0.516
5.389,0.399
5.444,0.302
5.5,0.222
5.556,0.158
5.611,0.107
5.667,0.069
5.722,0.041
5.778,0.022
5.833,0.01
5.889,0.003
5.944,0.001
6,0
So prepared file can now be uploaded to internal memory of the device. The file first
must be saved on a flash drive, then connected to USB socket and upload to the device
(MENU → Files management → Configuration files → Load user characteristics).
The characteristic can now be used in any logical channel (see also
chapter 7.8.1. Logical
Channels - General settings
).
Permissions files:
The third button in the
Files management
menu is
Permission files
. This menu is
related with
MultiLevel Access
mode (see
Chapter 7.17. ACCESS OPTIONS
). Access to
that menu is granted only to the user logged as Administrator. If no user is logged, the
administrator's password must be passed to open that menu (see
Fig. 7.23
).
Fig. 7.23. Enter password dialogue
In this menu Administrator has access to two buttons:
Load configuration
and
Save configuration
(see
Fig. 7.24
) which allows to store and move saved access settings
using en external USB flash drive. That streamlines the process of setting up other devices.
It is the only way to save
Access options
settings (see
Chapter 7.17. ACCESS OPTIONS
),
the main configuration file doesn't contain those settings.
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Fig. 7.24. View of Permission files dialogue
SCADALite files:
The fifth button in the
Files management
menu is
SCADAlite files
. This button is
visible only when
SCADALite
licence is active in the device.
SCADALite
description is shown
in
7.14.4. Groups – SCADALite
.
Fig. 7.25. Screen view of SCADALite files
The
SCADAlite files
menu includes the following buttons:
–
Upload background to device
– loads an image from a flash drive and saves it in
the device's memory for a subsequernt use as background in
SCADALite
display
mode,
–
Copy background to flash drive
– copies a background image from the device's
memory to flash drive.
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Fig. 7.26. Screen view of Select background menu
Background of
SCADALite
display mode should be saved in the *.png format with
dimensions 320x202 px. It is possible to create such background in any graphical program or
prepared as a real object photo or installations. The file prepared in this way should be
uploaded onto the device's memory by means of flash drive. If the background image
dimensions will be larger than recommended ones, the message will show on
Fig. 7.27.
Fig. 7.27 View of information message
If background image dimensions are larger than recommended ones, the image
will not be loaded. If a background image is smaller than recommneded one, the
image will be centered on a white background. If a background image file is
prepared in other format, it is not going to be recognized by the device.
Fig. 7.28
Presents the display area dimensions of display area of
SCADALite
display
mode.
Fig. 7.28. Dimensions of background image of SCADALite display mode
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7.4. DEVICE INFORMATION, LICENCE, FIRMWARE UPDATE, REMOTE
DISPLAY, EXPORT MANUAL AND RENEW CONFIGURATION
Fig. 7.29. The button which will show information about the device
The
Device information
menu offers basic information about the device and allows the
user to enter a licence key for data logging, perform a firmware update of the device, run
displaying on the remote screen, and download a user manual to the flash drive.
Fig. 7.30. Device Information screen
Pressing the
MENU -> Device information
button (see
Fig. 7.29
) will show the window
(see example window information
Fig. 7.30
) with basic information about software and
hardware on the device, such as:
– type of device,
– serial number,
– version,
– CRC-32,
– available free memory,
– hardware configuration - a list of installed hardware configurations (
number of
block: hardware configuration type
)
– network settings,
– active licences.
Enter licence key
button (see
Fig. 7.32
) allows the user to enter a licence key
purchased from the manufacturer (or supplier), enabling additional software options which
enhance the functionality of the device. After entering and accepting the licence key the
device automatically starts up with new software options (e.g. if the licence key for data
logging is entered, the text under the
Licences
heading appears as:
Logging
: the period of
validity – see
Fig. 7.32
).
Trial licences
(see
Fig. 7.32
) allows the user to activate a 30-days licence for the
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specified functionality once if the functionality has never been activated before (30-days or
permanent). After selecting and accepting the licence key, the device will automatically start
up with new software functionality (i.e. if the user select the licence key for E-mail notification
in the
Device information
in section
Licences
will appear the text „
E-mail notific.: available
for 30 days
” - see
Fig. 7.32
).
Firmware update
button (see
Fig. 7.32
) allows the user to update the device software.
To perform the update:
– download the latest software version available from the multicon24.eu website ,
– unzip file and copy to a flash drive,
– plug in the flash drive (some high capacity Pendrives are not supported, best choice
is a pendrive with 2GB capacity) - start the update process by pressing the
Firmware update
button (see
Fig. 7.32
).
Note on the update:
– do not power off the device or remove the flash drive from the USB port during the
update,
– the update process must run continuously to the end, the user will be informed of the
progress throughout the update cycle;
Attention! The user can not start an unfinished update again because this may
damage the device,
– there can not be more than one update file on a flash drive,
– update files must reside in the main folder (root of the drive),
– the update process may take about 5 minutes, depending on the version of the
device.
The requirements for removable flash drives are presented in
Chapter 7.3. FILES
MANAGEMENT
.
The
Remote display
button allows the MultiCon to communicate with the PC to display
the screen of the
MultiCon
on the PC monitor to configure and view the data.
This button is available only for devices with any hardware communication
configuration.
Below please find a step by step description of how to configure the
MultiCon
with a PC.
1.
Download free “
Xming
” software from http://sourceforge.net/projects/
xming/files/Xming/6.9.0.31/Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe/download
2.
Install “
Xming
” on your PC using default settings. During installation enable create a
desktop icon for the “
Xming
” option and disable the “
Launch Xming
” option.
3.
After installation of "
Xming
" use the right mouse button to open the properties
window for desktop icons of the "
Xming
" and replace the “
-multiwindow”
with
“
-ac -kb -notrayicon -screen 0 320x240+900+400”
, then close the window
properties. “
Xming
" in cooperation with the
MulitCon
device allows to change the
following parameters selected below:
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Fig. 7.31 Xming parameters description
The screen number in "
Xming"
should be set the same as the value of the
Screen
number
parameter in
Network settings
submenu in the
MultiCon
device (see point
5
below).
4.
Next close the window properties and run “
Xming
” using a desktop icon.
5.
In “
Network settings
” of the device in the group "
Remote Display
" enter the
IP address
of your computer and “
Screen number=0"
, then exit the menu and save
the configuration changes.
6.
In the “
Device information
” menu press the “
Remote display
” button and confirm
switching to a remote display. After a while the device screen will be redirected to
your computer screen.
To establish a connection between the device and PC, port number 6000 must be
unlocked in the software and hardware firewall.
The
Export manual
button allows you to download the user manual on to the flash drive.
The
Service options
button (see
Fig. 7.32
) allows the user to:
– Delete the current configuration and restore default settings (excepting Access
options – see
Chapter 7.17.
). It is done by passing the password, which is
“RENEW
CONFIGURATION”
.
– Calibrate the RTC clock in the device. RTC is a hardware clock which measures time
when the device is switched off. This calibration increases precision of the device
and should be performed in order to compensate the work temperature effect.
To do this press the
Service options
button and pass the password, which is
“RTC CALIB”
, and then enter the current time and date. After at least two weeks
a password should be entered again and once again the current time and date.
– Calibrate the system clock in the device. It is a software clock which is clocked by
the CPU and it measures time while the device is switched on. During the calibration
a delay between RTC and the system clock is calculated and used to correct
the software clock measurements. This calibration should be performed after
the RTC calibration is done.
To do this press the
Service options
button and pass the password, which is
“SYSCLK CALIB”
and then the device should be powered for at least 48 hours.
After this time pass enter the password again.
– Calibrate the touch screen. In time, there is a possibility that the touch screen will
start to react to the user's touch a little of. It manifests itself with slight shift between
place of touch and expected place where the device should react. To calibrate the
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touch screen, connect mouse to a USB port, press the
Service options
button and
pass the password, which is
“TS CALIB”
. After confirming a message, a calibration
screen will appear. The calibration is consist of touching the screen precise where
five consecutively crosses appears.
Fig. 7.32. Device information menu (cont.)
Remote display mode should not be used for normal device work, but only for its
configuration.
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7.5. DEVICE CONFIGURATION
Fig. 7.33. The device configuration menu
The
Device configuration
menu is the main menu of the device that allows the user to
configure all the inputs and outputs of the device to measure and control the system.
To prevent accidental or unauthorized change to the settings in the
Device
configuration
menu, the user can set the access protection (see
Chapter 7.17. ACCESS
OPTIONS
). If this option is set, before entering each submenu, the user will be requested to
enter the password.
More information about selected sub-menus is described in further Chapters.
To exit the main menu, press the button located in the upper right corner of the
screen. Due to the fact that the configuration process takes place in real time, all changes
must be confirmed before saving them. In the confirmation window, you can
Save
or
Revert
changes
(see
Fig. 7.35
).
There is a possibility to press the button again. In that case the warning message
will appear (see
Fig. 7.36
), and the user must choose to save a new configuration or go to
the main screen with an unsaved but active configuration. If the second option is chosen,
the icon: , will be displayed on the information bar, the device will also keep a new
configuration in memory and the user can determine if those changes brought a desired effect
(see
Fig. 7.37
). This operation can be repeated any number of times, as long as the new
configuration is saved or the old one is reverted.
In case of power failure, changing to a remote or local display, any unsaved
settings will be lost, and the last saved configuration will be restored.
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Chapter 7.7
Chapter 7.8
Chapter 7.9
Chapter 7.10
Chapter 7.11
Chapter 7.12
Chapter 7.13
Chapter 7.14
Chapter 7.15
Chapter 7.16
Chapter 7.17
Chapter 7.18
Fig. 7.34. Main menu selection panel
Fig. 7.35. Save / revert changes window
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Fig. 7.36. Warning message about unsaved configuration
Fig. 7.37. Example of unsaved configuration screen view
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Built-in outputs
General settings
Input channels
Name
Mode
Alarm state
Level
Hysteresis
Source
ON delay
OFF delay
Min. ON time
Min. OFF time
Timing
Levels
Binary output
Analog outputs
Lower level
Upper level
Source
Lower level
Upper level
Alarm level
Output levels
Input levels
Level mode
Unit
Display mode
Displayed group
Display time
Add a new view
Delete this view
Move to pos.
External outputs
Mode
Alarm state
Level
Hysteresis
Source
ON delay
OFF delay
Min. ON time
Min. OFF time
Timing
Levels
Binary output
Analog output
Lower level
Upper level
Source
Lower level
Upper level
Alarm level
Output levels
Input levels
Device
Output channel
Level mode
Comm. port
Date and time
Language
Basic
Backlight
Mode
Last active view
Display mode
Change mode
Display time
Triggering source
Change timeout
LCD screen
Initial view
Automatic view change
Screen saver
Brightness
Setup list
Triggering mode
CSV Format settings
Decimal separator
List separator
Reg.num. display.
Remote shutdown
Mode
Triggering source
Delay
Built-in inputs
3
1
2
Time Zone
Displayed group
Home group
SCADALite
PID Autotuning coeff.
Save mode
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Output unit
Input unit
Input value
Output value
Point 2
Input value
Output value
Point 1
Scaling = linear
Scaling = offset
Value to add
Import from templ.
Export to template
Output unit
Scaling = user char.
Num. of points
Edit
Name
High limit
Equation
Low limit
Wire compensation
Totalizer
Mode
Filter type
Unit
Source = analog input
Min. simulated val.
Max. simulated val.
Period
High state time
Source = Demo
Unit
Mode
Low limit
High limit
Rise time
Zero time
Source = digital input
Filter
Reset now
Coubting mode
Reset mode
Prog. inp. mode
Low limit
High limit
Unit
Base unit
Mode
Function mode
Filter time
Totalizer
Start/Stop inp. trig.
Reset source
Prog. inp. trig.
2
Wire resistan. compen.
Compensation mode
Compensation
Actual temperature
Compensate
Compensation mode
Compensat. source
Cold junct. compen.
Decay constant
Scaling
Configure scaling
Filter type
Filter conf.
Processing
Format
Off-state text
Graph low
Graph high
On-state text
Displaying
Digits
Channel highlight
Output value
Input value
Add point
Delete point
Source X
Function
Type of source Y
Source Y
Type of source X
Name
Mode
Unit
Source
Configure source
Function
Set point channel
Controller num.
Mode = Controller
Feedback channel
Mode = Math function
Mode = Hardwaer input
Source
Mode = Hard.out. monitor
Edit button
Mode = Set point value
Mode = Modbus
Port
SLAVE device
Device input
Source
Configure source
Mode = Profile/timer
Set point value
Mode
Latch
Triggering source
Source
Configure source
Mode = P/t (cycle counter)
Edit range low
Edit range high
Source
Mode = Data from other ch.
Configure source
Trig. hold time
Mode
Trigger
Alarm level
Blink period
Color
Totalizer
Reset now
Reset mode
Strobe mode
Totalizer mode
Reset source
Strobe source
Counting direction
Direction source
1
4
Rounding
Precision
Format pattern
Lookup tables
Edit points
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Groups
Network settings
Profiles/times
Controllers
Modbus
Controller name
Mode
P coefficient
I coefficient
D coefficient
Differentiated signal
Dead zone
Offset
Low output limit
High output limit
Controller parameters
Controller output
Controller output
Init type
Initial output
Group
Name
Charts
Bars
Line width
Time scale
Background
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Display option
Logging options
Channels
Mode
Description
Alternative mode
Besa period
Base unit
Alternative unit
Alternative source
Alternative period
Rotation direction
Offset
Labels
Theme
Theme
Theme
Theme
Theme
Theme
Triggering source
Months
Days
Week days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Name
Triggering mode
Triggering times
Idle value
Section list
Looping
Triggering source
Return to possition
Pause mode
Pause source
Loop count
Looping source
Shape
Duration
Final value
Unit
DHCP
IP address
Default gateway
Subnet mask
Screen number
IP address
Remote display
DNS server 1
DNS server 2
Web server
Server port
NTP server
NTP server address
Synchro. with NTP
Access options
Access timeout
Access mode
Users list
Access pasword
Permissions
Name
Access dongle
Password
Assign dongle
Remove dongle
4
6
5
3
7
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Value register
Decimal point
-HI- register
-HI- state
Channel value
Channel status '-HI-'
-LO- register
-Lo- state
Channel status '-LO-'
-WAIT- register
-WAIT- state
Channel status '-WAIT-'
-ERR- register
-ERR- state
Channel status '-ERR-'
Dec.point register
-HI- value
-LO- value
-WAIT- value
-ERR- value
Register type
Write mode
32-bit reading
Data shift
Data format
Data mask
Register number
Ordering
Device type
Export to template
Import from templ.
Device templates
Load device templ.
Device name
Output list
Input list
Device channels
Max. block size
Blocks config.mode
Register blocks
Block list
Avail. input blocks
Avail. output blocks
Block type
Register size
Last register
First register
Mode
Baud rate
Request retials
SLAVE devices
Request timeout
Format
SLAVE settings
Interval
Address
5
Edit buttons
General settings
Built-in outputs
Profiles/timers
Built-in inputs
Controllers
Logical channels
Groups
Modbus
External outputs
Network settings
Logging files
Configuration files
Enter licence key
Firmware update
Remote display
E-mail notification
Printouts
Printer files
SCADALite files
Trial licences
Register type
Write mode
32-bit reading
Data shift
Data format
Data mask
Register number
Ordering
Output active
Output register
Control type
Channel value
Import from templ.
Export to template
Avail. output blocks
Output list
Device templates
Device channels
Value register
Status register
Dec.point register
Log. ch.
Register type
Write mode
32-bit reading
Data shift
Data format
Data mask
Register number
Ordering
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E-mail notifications
E-mail configuration
Messages
7
Mode
Sender name
Login
SMTP server
Sender address
SMTP port
Attach. name suffix
Security
Retry every [min]
Password
Mode
Recipient(s)
Attachment
Select groups
Message text
Retry when failed
Subject
Expiry period [h]
Select channels
Triggering mode
Trigger channel
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Controller name
Start autotuning
P coefficient
I coefficient
D coefficient
Differential signal
Offset
Low output limit
High output limit
Controller param.
Controller output
Initial conditions
Init type
Init source
Autotuning param.
Mode
Set point mode
Set point value
Set point source
Feedback source
Start mode
Start source
Start triggering
Timeout
Mode
D Inertia
Mode
Source
Controller runn. modes
Triggering
Dead zone
Mode
Slew rate
Unit
Fuzzy Logic param.
Hysteresis
Initial output
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7.7. GENERAL SETTINGS
The
General settings
menu allows to configure user interface display settings, the default
screen when the device powers on and automatic view change settings.
The parameters of the
General settings
menu are:
–
Basic
parameter block – this block includes two parameters:
•
Language
- this parameter allows the user to select the language, available
languages are: English, Polish, Spanish, German, Russian, French, Czech,
Romanian and Hungarian.
•
Date and time
- this parameter allows the user to set the current date and time,
•
Time zone
– the parameter which should contain the time zone where the
device works which allows to properly correct date and time in the device,
•
Reg. num. displaying
- this parameter allows to change the mode of displaying
the Register addresses for
Logical channel
and
External output
menu. Two
formats are available:
◦
hexadecimal
- the registers are displayed in the hexadecimal format. To
indicate that data has a hexadecimal format, the letter 'h' is added at the
end - for example, 12h (0x12),
◦
decimal
- the registers are displayed in the decimal format (without any
marker) e.g. 123
–
LCD screen
parameter block:
•
Backlight
- this parameter allows the user to set the level of the LCD backlight.
Available levels are:
20%
(the least backlight),
40%, 60%, 80%, 100%
(the most
backlight),
–
Screen saver
parameter block - these parameters can reduce the backlight level of
the LCD screen (or make it completely blank) during normal operation, i.e. when the
user does not touch the screen for a set time. This block has two parameters:
•
Mode
- this parameter has the following options:
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MENU
Logical channels
Built-in inputs
Built-in outputs
External outputs
Profiles/timers
Controllers
Groups
Modbus
Network settings
Access options
Printouts
Device configuration
MENU
Logical channels
Built-in inputs
Built-in outputs
External outputs
Profiles/timers
Controllers
Groups
Modbus
Network settings
Access options
E-mail notifications
General settings
General settings
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◦
disabled
- this option turns off screen savers, the LCD screen is illuminated
at all times according to parameter settings:
Backlight
(see the above
Screen saver
parameter block )
◦
1min, 5min, 10min, 30min
,
•
Brightness
- this parameter is hidden for
Mode = disabled
, in the other modes
(
1min, 5min, 10min, 30min
) this parameter is visible, the user can change the
brightness level of the LCD screen after time set in parameter
Mode
elapses.
The options are: 0% (screen blank),
20%, 40%, 60%
,
–
Initial view
parameter block - allows the user to set the initial display screen on the
LCD screen when the device is turned on, this block includes two parameters:
•
Display mode
- select the presentation of data in the displayed group (see
parameter:
Displayed group
). For possible modes see
Chapter 6.3.3. Data
panels
and
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
,
•
Displayed group
- selects a group displayed at startup. If the
Display mode
is
chosen as
many groups
, the parameter
Displayed group
selects the first of
five following groups displayed on the screen (
many group
mode presents 5
groups in one window). For example, when the user sets
Display group
as
Group 8
then the unit will display: starting from the left side of: Group 8 ->
Group 9 -> Group 10 -> Group 1 -> Group 2,
–
SCADALite
parameter block – this parameter block allows the user to set the home
group for this display mode, this parameter block contains:
•
Home group
– this parameter allows to choice a group, which will be displayed
as a home group after clicking on the button
Home
described in
Chapter 7.1.
EDIT DIALOGUES
,
–
Automatic view change
parameter block - this parameter block allows the user to
set the display to change every time period. The parameters of this block include:
•
Change mode
- this parameter has the following options:
◦
disabled
- no changes in the display. For this mode the remaining
parameters in this block are not visible,
◦
change modes
- allows the user to automatically change the displayed
mode,
◦
change groups
- allows the user to automatically change a displayed
group,
◦
detailed list
- allows to automatically change displayed views defined by
the user,
•
Triggering mode
– this parameter has the following options:
◦
by time
– it enables to change a displayed view at fixed time intervals,
◦
from log. channel
– changes a displayed view depending on the value in
a selected logical channel. If the value in this channel is less than 1,
the displayed view number is 1, if the value in this parameter equals or is
more than 1 but less than 2 the displayed view number is 2, and so on. The
last defined view does not have the upper limit.
•
Display time
– this parameter is visible for the
Change mode: change modes
,
change groups
– duration (set in seconds) for each screen,
•
Triggering source
– this parameter is visible for the
Change mode
:
change modes
,
change groups
, and for the
Triggering mode
:
from log. channel
; it allows the user to choose a logical channel from the list,
whose value will set up the displaying view,
•
Change timeout
– this parameter determines the time from the device startup
or manually change the view to the first automatic view change,
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Setup list
– this button is visible for
Change mode
parameter setted set as
detailed list
, this parameter is described below in this
Chapter
,
–
PID Autotuning coefficients
parameter block – contains one parameter (
see
Chapter. 7.13. CONTROLLERS
),
•
Save mode
– it takes two options,
◦
ask before save
– after completing the autotuning process, a window with
information about new PID coefficients appears, after closing it, a standard
configuration save menu appears in which the user can save or reject
settings,
◦
automatic save
– after completing the autotuning process, the
configuration is automatically saved with new PID coefficients,
–
CSV Format settings
parameter block – contains parameters which are related with
creating and sending CSV files,
•
Decimal separator
– selects a decimal separator in the CSV files for numeric
values,
◦
dot
– decimal separator is a dot and a comma will separate all fields in
the CSV files,
◦
comma
– decimal separator is a comma and a semicolon will separate all
fields in the CSV files,
•
List separator
– read only parameter. Changes according to
Decimal
separator
parameter:
◦
comma
– list separator is comma when
Decimal separator
parameter is
set as
dot
,
◦
semicolon
– list separator is semicolon when
Decimal separator
parameter is set as
comma
,
–
Remote shutdown
parameter block – allows to set the automatic shutdown of the
device,
•
Mode
– turns on and off shutdown from a logical channel,
◦
disable
– remote shutdown is off,
◦
from log. channel
– remote shutdown is on,
•
Triggering source
– contains the logical channels list, where the selected one
will be the source for the remote shutdown; the shutdown procedure will start
each time when the signal in the selected channel will change from value 0 to
value
> 0
,
•
Delay
– settable time that will pass before the device will shuts down; this
procedure will be stopped if during this time:
◦ the signal in
Triggering source
parameter will drop to 0 value,
◦ the user will press the
cancel
button on the screen,
When the device starts or when any changes have been made in the
Remote
shutdown
parameter block, and the value in the
Triggering source
parameter in
the selected channel is greater than 0, the shutdown procedure will not start.
To start the shutdown procedure, the value in this channel must change to the
value equal or lower than 0 and then to the value greater than 0.
Setup list
parameter
After pressing the
Setup list
button the user enters the
View
menu allowing the creation of
1
to 20 views.
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The arrows placed in the upper right corner of the screen allow you to
move to the next view. The middle button allows you to directly select a
particular view.
Parameters of
View
menu are:
–
Display mode
- this parameter allows the user to select the presentation of the data
in the displayed group (see parameter:
Displayed group
). For possible modes see
Chapter 6.3.3. Data panels
and
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
,
–
Displayed group
- allows the user to select a group displayed at startup. If the
Display mode
is chosen as
many groups
, the parameter
Display group
selects the
first of five following groups displayed on the screen (the mode of many groups
presents 5 groups in one window). For example, when setting the parameter to
Display group=Group 8
then the display will show: starting from the left side of:
Group 8 -> Group 9 -> Group 10 -> Group 1 -> Group 2,
–
Display time
- this parameter is visible for the
Triggering mode: by time
, it sets the
duration (in seconds) of the selected view,
–
Add a new view
button - adds a new view to the list
–
Delete this view
button - deletes a selected view from the list,
–
Move to position
- this parameter allows the user to move the current view to the
appropriate position,
Example:
The steps to create four views are as follows:
1.
In the Change mode parameter select the detailed list,
2.
Press the
Setup list
button and enter the
View
menu,
3.
Set parameters for the first View,
The arrows placed in the upper right corner of the screen allow you to
move to the next view. The middle button allows a direct selection of a
particular view.
4.
To add or delete further views use the
Add a new view
button or
Delete this view
button, respectively,
5.
When the user wants to add a view between the existing views, e.g. between views 2
and 3, the user can choose the two following ways:
•
select the 2nd view (by the arrows in the upper right corner of the screen) and
then add a new view by clicking the
Add a new view
button,
•
after adding a new view at the end of the list, the
Move to position
parameter
set as 3 value,
6.
When finished, the user can see all the defined views by clicking t he middle button
between the arrows in the upper right corner of the screen,
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7.8. LOGICAL CHANNELS
The
Logical channels
menu is used to configure the logical channels. The channels
can be treated as input data for outputs, controllers or other
Logical channels
and can be
collected into
Groups
for simultaneous display. To see a detailed definition of
Logical
Channel
see
Chapter 5.1.1. Logical channels
.
To enter the configuration menu of a particular channel directly, press and hold on
the screen over the channel data panel for a few seconds (see option
(1)
in the
Fig. 6.8
). If the password is set (see
Chapter 7.17. ACCESS OPTIONS
) then the
user has to enter the password before entering the configuration.
7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
The arrows placed in the upper right corner of the screen allow you to
switch between a succession of logical channels. The middle button
allows you to select a specific logical channel from the list directly.
The parameters of a logical channel depend on the
Mode
of the logical channel. The
Logical
channel
has the following modes:
– disabled
– Hardware input
– Hardware output monitor
– Modbus
– Set point value
– Math function
– Controller
– Profile/timer
– Profile/timer (cycle counter)
– Data from other channel
A detailed description of the modes is presented in the following chapters.The channel for
Mode=disabled
has only one parameter - the
name
of the channel. In other modes the
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Built-in inputs
Built-in outputs
External outputs
Profiles/timers
Controllers
Groups
Modbus
Network settings
Access options
E-mail notifications
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Logical channels
are
active
and may affect the processing and control data.
The parameters and blocks of parameters common for
active Logical channels
:
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Unit
- is related with a data source of the channel,
• for
Built-in modules
it will automatically use a default
Unit
,
• for
Mode=Set point value
and
Mode=Controller
the
Unit
can be defined freely,
directly in the
Logical Channel
menu,
• for other modes the
Unit
can be added only using the
Scaling
parameter (see
below in this
Chapter
for discussion about the
Scaling
parameter),
–
Mode
- in this parameter the user selects the source of the data for the logical
channel. It is possible to select one of ten modes:
• disabled
,
• Hardware input
- see Chapter
7.8.2
,
•
Hardware output monitor
- see Chapter
7.8.3
,
•
Modbus
- see Chapter
7.8.4
,
•
Set point value
- see Chapter
7.8.5
,
•
Math function
- see Chapter
7.8.6
,
•
Controller
- see Chapter
7.8.7
,
•
Profile / timer
- see Chapter
7.8.8
,
•
Profile/timer (cycle counter)
– see Chapter
7.8.9
,
•
Data from other channel
– see Chapter
7.8.10
,
–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel; this block has the following parameters:
•
Mode
- this parameter allows the user to choose how to trigger the latch
function; there are 2 options:
◦
disabled
- the latch function is disabled,
◦
from logic channel
- the latch function is activated depending on the value
of the channel selected in the
Triggering source
parameter,
•
Triggering source
- this parameter is only visible if the user sets
Mode=from logic channel
; using this parameter the user chooses a logical
channel which is the triggering source of the latch function (when the value of
the triggering channel is ≤0 the latch is
active
, for the value >0 the latch is
disabled
),
During the device restart, the logical channels, which have the latch function
enabled, are of the value: '0' and on the LCD screen blinking dashes '
----
' appear
in place of the value.
–
Processing
parameter block - is used for scaling and filtering data (for explanation
see below)
–
Displaying
parameter block - for these parameters the user selects the format and
range of the data displayed on the screen. For more information about
Displaying
parameters see below in this
Chapter
.
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Processing
parameter block
For this block the parameters are:
–
Scaling
,
–
Filter type
,
–
Rounding
,
To enter the scaling menu press the button next to the
Scaling
label. The menu has the
following options:
a)
disabled
– no scaling of the input data,
b)
linear
– after choosing this option, the following parameter appears:
•
Configure scaling
– the submenu which allows the user to change the unit
in this logical channel and rescale the value using two points. This submenu
contains the following options:
◦
Input unit
– read only parameter, it displays the unit of the logical
channel source,
◦
Output unit
– the unit of rescaled data,
◦
Point 1
block contains the following options:
–
Input value
– value of point 1 before scaling,
–
Output value
– value of point 1 after scaling,
◦
Point 2
block contains the following options:
–
Input value
– value of point 2 before scaling,
–
Output value
– value of point 2 after scaling,
In MultiCon, linear scaling can be performed with the table placed below, but the slope and
offset are constant values and they should be determined by the user earlier.
Input value Output value
Point 1 x
1
y1=slope*x1+offset
Point 2 x
2
y2=slope*x2+offset
Tab.7.2 The way to calculate the output value
Example:
The task is to rescale temperature from Centigrades, in which all of the MultiCon hardware
configurations are scaled, to the degrees of Fahrenheit. The formula which should be used for
this task is shown below:
where:
TF – temperature in the degrees of Fahrenheit,
TC – temperature in Centigrades,
9/5 – slope,
32 – offset,
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Let's assume that our temperature range is from -50˚C to 85˚C (but this range is arbitrary). In
that case:
–
Scale
parameter set as
linear
,
– enter the
Configure scaling
submenu:
•
in the
Output unit
parameter write: ˚F,
•
in the
Input value
parameter for
Point 1
block write:
-50
(which is the low range
limit),
•
in the
Output value
parameter for
Point 1
block write:
-58
(according to the
formula),
•
in the
Input value
parameter for
Point 2
block write: 85 (which is the low range
limit),
•
in the
Output value
parameter for
Point 2
block write:
185
(according to the
formula),
Fig. 7.38. Example of scaling configuration
c)
offset
– after choosing this option, the following parameter appears:
•
Configure scaling
– the function which allows to add a constant value to
the input value. It is obtained through the following formula:
In this function, there are the following parameters:
•
Input unit
– the read only parameter, it displays the unit of the logical
channel source,
•
Value to add
– it defines the offset value,
d)
user char.
- is defined as a set of X-Y points. The number of the points is variable
and may be set from 2 to 20 points which create linear segments (see
Fig. 7.39
).
After choosing this option, the following parameter appears:
•
Configure scaling
– the submenu which allows to define further points of
the user characteristic. There are the following parameters:
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2
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◦
Import from template
– copies from internal memory of the device
earlier downloaded user characteristic template. That template is
copied into a logical channel and any changes that are made in this
channel are not effecting the source template,
◦
Export to template
– saves in the internal memory a user
characteristic template from current logical channel under desired
name,
◦
Input unit
– the read only parameter, it displays the unit of the logical
channel source,
◦
Output unit
– the unit of rescaled data,
◦
Num. of point
– the read only parameter, it displays the number of
points that are currently defined in the characteristic,
◦
Edit points
– the submenu that defines a point in the characteristic:
–
Input value
– the point value before scaling,
–
Output value
– the point value after scaling,
–
Add point
button – adds a new point, behind the currently
displayed one,
–
Delete point
button – deletes the currently displayed point,
the parameter is inactive when the number of points in
the characteristic is 2,
The arrows placed in the upper right corner of the screen allow to
switch between points. The middle button allows a direct selection of
a particular point from the list.
For 2 points the user characteristic works like a linear process (see subsection b)).
For more than 2 defined points the user characteristic is a composite of the line
characteristics, therefore for the input value
'x'
the user obtains the output value
'y'
which is described by the relationship:
,where
'slope'
and
'offset'
are the coefficients of a segment contained between two
points (see
Fig. 7.39
), and
n = 1, 2 ..
is the number of the segment.
If the input exceeds the extreme
'x'
values of the designated points of
P
n
, the output
value is scaled by the functions defined at the extreme segments.
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Fig. 7.39. Example of user characteristic
Example:
The steps to create a user characteristic consisting of 6 points (like in
Fig. 7.39
):
1.
Press the button next to the
Scaling
label and select the
user characteristic
option
(point
(1)
and
(2)
in
Fig. 7.40
).
2.
Press the
Configure scaling
button and enter the
Scaling configuration
menu
(point
(3)
in
Fig. 7.40
).
3.
If you want to create an output
Unit
, which replaces the input unit, or if no unit is
defined on the input, press the button next to the
Output Unit
label.
4.
Press the
Edit points
button (point
(4)
in
Fig. 7.40
) and go to the
Edit points
menu.
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Input value
Output value
P1(X1=0, Y1=0)
0 4 8
12
0
25
32
-3
P2(X2=7, Y2=25)
P3(X3=10, Y3=25)
P4(X4=14, Y4=32)
P5(X5=18, Y5=0)
P6(X6=20, Y6=-3)
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Fig. 7.40. Configuring the user characteristic
For
Point 1
set input and output value (point
(5)
in
Fig. 7.40
).
5.
Switch to
Point 2
by using the arrow keys and also set the value of input and output
there (point
(6)
in
Fig. 7.40
).
6.
To
add
or
delete
points the user should use the
Add point
button or
Delete point
button, respectively,
7.
When the user wants to add a new point between the existing point e.g. between 5
and 6, select the edit
Point 5
and then add a new point by pressing the
Add point
button.
8.
At the end we check all the points defined by clicking the middle button between the
arrows in the upper right corner of the screen (point
(8)
and
(9)
in
Fig. 7.40
).
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Filter type
The
Filter type
parameter has the following options:
–
disabled
- filtering of the input value is turned off,
–
smoothing
- this option enables the filter that is expressed by the formula:
,where
n
- number of sample, where n = 1, 2, 3 ...,
Y
n
- output value for n-th sample,
Y
n-1
- output value for n-1 sample,
X
n
- input value for n-th sample,
w
- time constant in seconds, this filter coefficient is defined by the user from the
Decay constant
parameter (a value of
'0'
for the filter is turned off),
0.1 sec.
- sample time,
After selecting the
Smoothing
option in the
Filter type
parameter a new button is
available -
Filter configuration
which allows the user to enter a time constant with the
Decay
constant
parameter (see the above filter formula).
Fig. 7.41. Example of the input signal (red chart), filtered signal for the time constant = 5s
(green chart) and the time constant = 15s (blue chart)
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Yn=Xn⋅1 −e
−0,1sek.
w
Y
n−1
⋅e
−0,1sek.
w
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
10
15
time [s]
output value
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–
peak detect
– the function which allows to detect and visualize peak values in
a measured signal. Detection of the peak value can be performed if the measured
signal raises and drops (or the opposite) in value, which is settable by the user. Next,
the detected value can be held for a period of time settable by user. If during the time
when a peak is detected, a new peak is detected, then the peak value is updated
and the time of hold is reset. When this time elapses, or no peak is detected, the
device will display the current value of the signal (see
Fig. 7.42
).
After selecting this option, the
Filter conf.
button will appear which contains
the configuration parameters of this filter:
•
Mode
– allows to choose the filter work mode,
◦
peaks
– the function detects the highest values in the logical channel
◦
valleys
– the function detects the lowest values in the logical channel,
•
Value
– the peak will be detected when the signal value drops or rises by
the value in this parameter,
•
Hold time
– the time for which the detected peak will be held, on condition that
there will be no new peak detected,
•
Reset mode
– turns on and off the reset of the peak value from the logical
channel,
◦
disabled
– reset form the logical channel is off,
◦
from log. channel
– allows to select a logical channel in which the value
that is higher than 0 will reset the peak detect,
•
Reset source
– it contains the logical channels list, where selected one on will
be for the peak detect source of reset,
Fig. 7.42. Process of peak detection
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”Hold time”
”Value”
”Value”
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Rounding
Rounds numerical values according to
Precision
parameter settings.
The
Rounding
parameter has options:
–
disabled
– rounding is not active. Numerical values are stored with maximal
precision. Only displaying is adjusted to
Precision
parameter settings,
–
standard
– numerical values are rounded down when digit on less valid position is in
range of <0,4>; numerical values are rounded up when digit on less valid position is
in range of <5,9>,
–
floor
– numerical values are rounded always down,
–
ceil
– numerical values are rounded always up,
Example of
Rounding
function effect:
Input value for Rounding function is
3.456789
.
Tab.7.3
shows results of all available
rounding options (horizontally) for all values of Precision parameter (vertically).
0 0.0 0.00 0.000 0.0000
standard
3 3.5 3.46 3.457 3.4568
floor
3 3.4 3.45 3.456 3.4567
ceil
4 3.5 3.46 3.457 3.4568
Tab.7.3
Example of
Rounding
function effect
Displaying
parameter block
The constant parameters of the
Displaying
block are:
–
Format
- the logical channel data formats, which are:
•
numeric
– value in this channel is displayed as a number,
•
binary
– only for values:
'0'
for a low state and
'1'
for a high state,
•
time
– value in this channel is displayed as time. The logical channel in the
time
Format
will always consider its value as a number of seconds and base on this
and settings in the
Time pattern
parameter, the logical channel will calculate
the value to be displayed,
–
Time pattern
– this parameter occurs only when the
Format
parameter is set as
time
; it allows the user to define the time pattern at his will. The only restrictions are
that higher units have to stand before lower units and different units have to be
separated with the colon character. It is allowed to create units which contain any
number of digits. When the user creates a pattern which is forbidden, the device will
detect it and set the pattern as default.
–
Precision
– this parameter occurs when the
Format
parameter is set as
numeric
or
time
, which specifies the precision to be displayed on the output value (see
Fig. 7.44
),
–
Off-state text
– this parameter occurs when the
Format
parameter is set as
binary
,
when the input value is
≤ 0
the value is replaced by the text defined by the user,
the default settings text is:
OFF
,
–
On-state text
- this parameter occurs when the
Format
parameter is set as
binary
,
when the input value is >0 the value is replaced by the text defined by the user,
the default settings text is: ON,
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The text of
Off-state
and
On-state
can be:
• text with the black font such as: ALARM, off, OK,
• text using numbers and special characters such as: ALARM_ #12
• text using font color and / or a background color for example:
• no text, only a rectangle with the selected color - the width of the rectangle on
the screen is defined by pressing the
Spacebar
(empty string), and the color of
the rectangle is the background color, for example:
–
Digits
- this parameter occurs when the
Format
parameter is set as
numeric
,
allowing the user to choose the part of the number that is to be the value of the
logical channel displayed on the screen,
Example of a number representing the value of the logical channel:
1 2 5 6 2 8 0 2 2 1 5 8 6 4 . 8 7 3
part 1 of 3 part 2 of 3 part 3 of 3
part 1 of 2 part 2 of 2
all digits
(a limited ability to display up
to 5 digits plus a decimal point on the
screen)
– Available options for the
Digits
parameter are:
•
all digits
– display all parts. With this option the number is limited only to
the possibilities of the display;
•
part 1 of 2
- display the higher part of the number on the screen,
•
part 2 of 2
– display the lower part of the number on the screen,
•
part 1 of 3
– display the highest part of the number on the screen,
•
part 2 of 3
- display the middle part of the number on the screen,
•
part 3 of 3
- display the lowest part of the number on the screen,
For
time Format
in the logical channel only 6 digits, three special signs (colons, dot),
but not more than eight signs and minus. Using the
Digits
and
Precision
parameters, the
device will display the time from the youngest unit with maintaining all restrictions, see
Fig.
7.43
.
The minus signs is displayed only before the highest unit of the
Time Pattern
. When the
highest unit can not be displayed in the logical channel, the minus sign will not appear and
the value in this channel will be considered as a positive value.
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Fig. 7.43.Example of time Format view with Precision 0.000 and standard Time Pattern
[ww:dd:hh:mm:ss]
–
Graph
low – the minimum range value for graphs, bars, needle dials and percentage
bars (see
Fig. 7.44
),
–
Graph high
– the maximum range value for graphs, bars, needle dials and
percentage bars (see
Fig. 7.44
),
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Fig. 7.44. Input channels menu – 2 different kinds of Displaying parameters
To calculate the percentage which will be displayed on the indicator, the device is using
the following equation:
where:
R – result
V – value in logical channel
Lo – Graph low value in logical channel
Hi – Graph high value in logical channel
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Hi−Lo
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–
Channel highlight
– a block of parameters, used to change the background
color and its mode in the logical channel. The user can set up to three different
variants of highlights, depending on the event weight, which should trigger
the highlight in this channel.
Fig. 7.45 Example of logical channel highlights
In the
Channel highlight
the user can set the following parameters:
•
Mode
– is used to change the way of the highlight displaying. There are
three options: disabled, permanent, blinking,
•
Blink period
– it appears when the
Mode
parameter is set on
blinking
. It
defines the blink period of the highlight,
•
Trig. hold time
– it is a minimal time during which the highlight variant will
be generated, even if the generating signal disappears. However, the user
should pay attention to the highlight hierarchy. If the highlight variant with
a higher number is active, and the highlight variant with a lower number
appears, the one with a lower number will be generated, even if
the
Trig. hold time
of the first one does not expire,
•
Trigger
– using this parameter; the user can choose the logical channel
which will be the source of triggering for the channel highlight. When in
the source channel, there is the value of
≤ 0
, then the highlight is inactive,
and when there is the value of > 0, then the highlight is active,
•
Alarm level
– in this parameter; the user can choose if the highlight variant
is to be active, when the channel selected in the
Trigger
parameter, returns
an
Err, Hi
or Lo alarm:
◦
no highlight
– the selected highlight variant will not be active during
the alarm state in the logical channel,
◦
highlight forced
– the selected highlight variant will be active during
the alarm state in the logical channel,
•
Color
– in this parameter; the user can set the background color and font
color of the highlight variant,
Using the arrows placed in the upper right corner of the screen the user
can choose a highlight variant which he wants to configure. The middle
button allows a direct selection of a specific variant from the list.
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Fig. 7.46 Color edit dialog
Comments regarding the display:
– The precision of the displayed data can be set in the device with any accuracy (up to
4 decimal places), it must be remembered that the resolution and accuracy of
external sensors connected to the device is finite, and usually not better than 0.1%.
– The user should pay attention to the highlight hierarchy. If there are two or three
variants of highlight generated at once, the one with the lowest number will be
displayed.
– The time scale is common for the entire
Group
and can be set in the
Groups
menu
(see
Chapter 7.14. GROUPS
).
Examples of Channel highlight configuration.
Example 1:
Task:
The user's task is to set a blinking highlight on the alarm channel, which will be active
when the measured current value is too high or too low.
Solution:
After connecting all measuring devices and configuring them in MultiCon, we can start to
configure the highlights.
To complete the task, we will need to configure 4 logical channels and 1 virtual relay:
a) Channel with measured current value.
b) Channel with overhead alarm threshold .
c) Channel with bottom alarm threshold.
d) Channel with highlight alarm.
e) Virtual relay which will define the proper time to activate the alarm.
Logical channel 1: Measuring the current:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Current value
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Hardware input
,
–
Source
parameter set as:
Inp.A1 : Current
,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.00
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write: 0,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 22,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
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Logical channel 2: Overhead alarm threshold:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Overhead alarm threshold
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Set point value
,
–
Edit button
parameter set as:
enabled
,
–
In
Unit
parameter write: mA,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.00
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write: 0,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write:
22
,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 3: Bottom alarm threshold:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Bottom alarm threshold
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Set point value
,
–
Edit button
parameter set as:
enabled
,
–
In
Unit
parameter write: mA,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.00
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write: 0,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 22,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 4: Alarm displaying:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Alarm state
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Hardware output monitor
,
–
Source
parameter set as:
Out.V1 : Virtual relay
,
–
Format
parameter set as:
binary
,
–
In
Off-state text
parameter write:
No alarm
,
–
In
On-state text
parameter write:
ALARM!
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write: 0,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 22,
–
Now we go to
Channel highlight
submenu:
•
Highlight color
parameter set as: 1,
•
Mode
parameter set as:
blinking
,
•
In
Blink period
parameter write: 1,
•
In
Trig.hold time
parameter write: 1,
•
Trigger
parameter set as logical channel that we are currently configuring
(in this task, it will be Logical channel 4 named
Alarm state
),
•
Alarm state
parameter set as:
no highlight
,
•
Now, go to
Color
parameter and set font color (at the top of the screen) and
background color (at the bottom of the screen),
•
For
Highlight color 2
and 3, set
Mode
parameter as
disabled
,
Virtual relay V1: Defining the proper time to activate the alarm:
–
Mode
parameter set as:
outside range
,
–
Source
parameter set as logical channel named
Current value
,
–
Alarm state
parameter set as:
immed. ON
,
–
Level mode
parameter set as:
channel
,
–
Lower level
parameter set as logical channel named
Overhead alarm
threshold
,
–
Upper level
parameter set as logical channel named
Bottom alarm threshold
,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
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Example 2:
Task:
The user's task is to set a blinking highlight on the temperature channel, which will be
activated on three different levels.
Solution:
After connecting all measuring devices and configuring them in MultiCon, we can start to
configure the highlights.
To complete the task, we will need to configure 7 logical channels:
a) Channel with first level.
b) Channel with second level .
c) Channel with third level.
d) Channel to inform us when first alarm will appear.
e) Channel to inform us when second alarm will appear.
f) Channel to inform us when third alarm will appear.
g) Channel where the temperature is measured, and the alarms will appear.
Logical channel 1: First level:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
First level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Set point value
,
–
Edit button
parameter set as:
enabled
,
–
In
Unit
parameter write: °C,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.0
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write:
-50
,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 85,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 2: Second level:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Second level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Set point value
,
–
Edit button
parameter set as:
enabled
,
–
In
Unit
parameter write: °C,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.0
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write:
-50
,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write:
85
,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 3: Third level:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Third level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Set point value
,
–
Edit button
parameter set as:
enabled
,
–
In
Unit
parameter write: °C,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.0
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write:
-50
,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 85,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 4: Calculating the time of the first alarm,
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Calc. First level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Math function
,
–
Click on the
Function
button,
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•
Function
parameter set as:
X – Y
,
•
Source X
parameter set as logical channel where the temperature
measurement is shown,
•
Type of source Y
parameter set as:
channel
,
•
Source Y
parameter set as logical channel named as
First level
,
–
Precision
parameter set as
0.0
,
–
Graph low
parameter set as:
-50
,
–
Graph high
parameter set as: 85,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 5: Calculating the time of the second alarm,
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Calc. Second level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Math function
,
–
Click on the
Function
button,
•
Function
parameter set as:
X – Y
,
•
Source X
parameter set as logical channel where the temperature
measurement is shown,
•
Type of source Y
parameter set as:
channel
,
•
Source Y parameter
set as logical channel named as
Second level
,
–
Precision
parameter set as
0.0
,
–
Graph low
parameter set as:
-50
,
–
Graph high
parameter set as: 85,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 6: Calculating the time of the third alarm,
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Calc. Third level
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Math function
,
–
Click on the
Function
button,
•
Function
parameter set as:
X – Y
,
•
Source X
parameter set as logical channel where the temperature
measurement is shown,
•
Type of source Y
parameter set as:
channel
,
•
Source Y
parameter set as logical channel named as
Third level
,
–
Precision
parameter set as
0.0
,
–
Graph low
parameter set as:
-50
,
–
Graph high
parameter set as: 85,
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
Logical channel 7: Temperature measurement:
–
In
Name
parameter write:
Temperature
,
–
Mode
parameter set as:
Hardware input
,
–
Source
parameter set as:
Inp.A4 : Intern.temp
,
–
Precision
parameter set as:
0.0
,
–
In
Graph low
parameter write:
-50
,
–
In
Graph high
parameter write: 85,
–
Now go to
Channel highlight
submenu:
•
Highlight color
parameter set as: 1,
◦
Mode
parameter set as:
permanent
,
◦
In
Trig.hold time
parameter write: 5,
◦
Trigger
parameter set as logical channel named
Calc. Third level
,
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◦
Alarm state
parameter set as:
no highlight
,
◦
Now, go to
Color
parameter and set font color (at the top of the screen)
and background color (at the bottom of the screen),
•
Highlight color
parameter set as: 2,
◦
Mode
parameter set as:
blinking
,
◦
In
Blink period
parameter write: 3,
◦
In
Trig.hold
time parameter write: 3,
◦
Trigger
parameter set as logical channel named
Calc. Second level
,
◦
Alarm state
parameter set as:
no highlight
,
◦
Now, go to
Color
parameter and set font color (at the top of the screen)
and background color (at the bottom of the screen),
•
Highlight color
parameter set as: 3,
◦
Mode
parameter set as:
blinking
,
◦
In
Blink period
parameter write: 1,
◦
In
Trig.hold time
parameter write: 1,
◦
Trigger
parameter set as logical channel named
Calc. First level,
◦
Alarm state
parameter set as:
no highlight
,
◦
Now, go to
Color
parameter and set font color (at the top of the screen)
and background color (at the bottom of the screen),
–
All other parameters should be set as default,
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7.8.2. Logical channels - Hardware input mode
This mode allows the user to measure data from installed hardware input configurations
which can be displayed, and/or processed in any other logical channels (e.g. by a
mathematical function or virtual relay) or it can be the data source for controlling outputs.
The
Logical channels
parameters in the
Hardware inpu
t mode are:
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Unit
- for
Built-in
hardware configurations it will automatically use the default
Unit
,
to change the unit use the
Scaling
parameter in the
Processing
parameter block,
–
Mode=Hardware input
- in this parameter the user can select the source type of the
data for the logical channel,
–
Source
- in this parameter the user selects the source of the data from the hardware
input list for the logical channel (see below in this
Chapter
),
–
Configure source
button - after pressing this button the user can change the source
configuration, e.g. the range of the input value (see below in this
Chapter
), another
method to change the source configuration is to use the
Built-in inputs
menu
(see
Chapter 7.9. BUILT-IN INPUTS
),
–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
),
–
Processing
parameter block - is used for scaling and filtering data (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
),
–
Displaying
parameter block - these parameters allow the user to select the format
and range of the data displayed on the screen (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical
Channels - General settings
),
Source
parameter in
Hardware input
mode
After pressing the
Source
button a list of available hardware inputs appears. The selected
option will be the source of the data for this logical channel. A sample list of available
hardware inputs for a device with only one hardware input configuration
FUN2
(see
Appendices 8.2. FUN2, FUN4 - UNIVERSAL HARDWARE INPUT CONFIGURATIONS
WITH FLOWMETER MODE
) is shown in
Fig. 7.47
.
88
disabled
Hardware input
Hardware output m onitor
Modbus
Set point value
Math function
Controller
Profile/timer
Profile/timer (cycle counter)
Data from other channel
Mode
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see
Fig. 4.7.
Fig. 7.47. The view of a sample list of available hardware inputs for a device
In the device there are two methods to change the source configuration of the
Built-in inputs
:
•
using the
Configure source
button in the
Logical channel
menu in
the
Hardware input
mode,
•
using the
Built-in inputs
menu,
The
Source
for the
Hardware input
mode can be (in the same order as the list in the device -
see
Fig. 7.47
):
a) installed
hardware input configurations
in the appropriate blocks A, B or C (see
Fig. 4.8.
) - the list of currently available configurations is on the website,
A description of the hardware input configurations parameters is shown in
Chapter 7.9.2.
Built-in inputs - Hardware input configurations
.
The following steps change the
Source configuration
for the sample of 3 hardware
configurations shown in
Fig. 7.48
:
– Step
(1)
- selection of the
Source
for the channel in the
Hardware input
mode, for
example:
Inp.A1:Current
, next press the
Configure source
button to enter
the
Source configuration
menu,
– Step
(2)
- press the
Mode
button to change the range of the current input,
– Step
(3)
- choose from the list of available options for the signal range - for example:
Current 0-20mA
(for the current hardware configuration),
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FUN2
2 current inputs
Built-in
binary input
Built-in
demo input
Block A - Input 1
Block X (built-in block)
input 4
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Fig. 7.48. Change source configuration for different types of hardware configurations
b) built-in digital input is always designated as
Inp.X2: Digital 24V
The device has a built-in digital input which can be used for example as a switch for a
process. The descriptions of the parameters is shown in
Chapter 7.9.3. Built-in inputs -
Binary input Inp.X2 : Digital 24V
.
c) built-in
Demo
input numbered
Inp.X3:Demo, Inp.X4: Demo, Inp.X5: Demo
The device has 3 built-in simulation
Demo
inputs which can be defined by the user.
The descriptions of the parameters is presented in
Chapter 7.9.4. Built-in inputs - Demo
input numbered X3, X4, X5
.
The user should remember that if the
Hardware input
is displayed in more than one
logical channel and if the user changes the parameters in one of these channels,
that will result in the same changes in all the others.
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7.8.3. Logical Channels - Hardware output monitor mode
This mode allows the user to display data from the hardware output configurations,
processed in any other logical channels (e.g. by a mathematical function or virtual relay) or it
can be the data source for controlling another output.
The configuration view of a
Logical channel
in the
Hardware output monitor
mode is
shown in
Fig. 7.49
.
The parameters of a
Logical channel
in the
Hardware output monitor
mode are:
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Unit
- for
Built-in modules
it will automatically default to the unit of the hardware
configuration. To change the unit use the
Scaling
parameter in the
Processing
parameter block,
–
Mode=Hardware output monitor
- in this parameter the user selects the source of
data for the logical channel,
–
Source
- in this parameter the user selects the source of data from the available
built-in outputs list for the logical channel (see below in this
Chapter
),
–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
),
–
Processing
parameter block - is used for scaling and filtering data (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
),
–
Displaying
parameter block - these parameters allow the user to select the format
and range of data displayed on the screen (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical
Channels - General settings
),
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Modbus
Set point value
Math function
Controller
Profile/timer
Profile/timer (cycle counter)
Data from other channel
Logical channelDevice configurationMENU
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Fig. 7.49. Input channels menu – parameters specific for Hardware Output Monitor mode
Source
parameter in the
Hardware output monitor
mode
After pressing
Source
, a list of available hardware outputs appears. The selected option will
be the source of data for that logical channel. An example list of available hardware outputs
for the device with only one output hardware configuration such as
R41
- 4 relay outputs (see
Appendices 8.4. R21, R41, COP2, COP3, OC2, OC4, R21COP2, COP2OC2, R21OC2 –
HARDWARE OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS
) is shown in
Fig. 7.50
.
Source
for the
Hardware output monitor
mode can be (in the same order as in the list in
the device - see
Fig. 7.50
):
– installed hardware output configurations in the respective blocks A, B or C (see
7.10.
BUILT-IN OUTPUTS
) -a list of modules currently available is on the website; more
about the hardware output configurations in
Chapter 7.10. BUILT-IN OUTPUTS
,
– built-in
Sound signal
output is always marked as
Out.X1: Sound signal
- more
about the
Sound
outputs is in
Chapter 7.10. BUILT-IN OUTPUTS
,
– built-in Virtual relays marked as Out. V1 - V16 - more about Virtual relay in Chapter
7.10. BUILT-IN OUTPUTS
.
See
Fig. 4.7.
Fig. 7.50. Sample list of available hardware outputs
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configuration R41
Built-in
Sound output
Built-in
Virtual relay
Block C, Output 3
Block X (built-in block
Output 1)
Block V (built-in block
Output 2)
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7.8.4. Logical Channels - Modbus mode
Modbus
mode allows the user to configure the logical channel to:
– read/write the data from/to a SLAVE device transmitted over RS-485 Modbus RTU
(MultiCon device in
MASTER
mode),
– read/write the data from/to the logical channel of MultiCon device transmitted over
RS-485 Modbus RTU (MultiCon device in SLAVE mode) or by Ethernet port (Modbus
TCP/IP, MultiCon device in
SLAVE
mode)
This data stored in the logical channel in the
Modbus
mode can be displayed on the screen,
processed by other logical channels (e.g. by a mathematical function or virtual relay) or it can
be the data source for controlling an output.
Fig. 7.51. Sample Logical channel setting in Modbus mode
The parameters of the
Logical channel
in the
Modbus
mode are (see
Fig. 7.51
):
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Unit
- to create a unit use the
Scaling
parameter in the
Processing
parameter block
(more information see
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
),
–
Mode=Modbus
- in this parameter the user selects the source type of data for
the logical channel,
–
Port
- this parameter allows the user to select a serial/ethernet port from the list. The
basic version of MultiCon has one built-in RS-485 port. The number of serial ports
can be increased if in the device is a hardware communication configuration in block
D with Ethernet port and additional RS-485/RS-232 port, which allows the advanced
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Modbus address: '1', Device name: "SCK-10"
Input channel number: '1', HOLDING Register: '1h', size: 'b.0-15':
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Hardware output monitor
Modbus
Set point value
Math function
Controller
Profile/timer
Profile/timer (cycle counter)
Date from other channel
Mode
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Multi-Modbus system (see
Fig. 7.52
).
–
Slave device
- this parameter is only visible if the selected option in the
Port
parameter is in the
Modbus MASTER
mode (see
Chapter 7.15.3. Modbus -
MASTER mode
). Using this parameter the user can select the SLAVE device from
the list defined in the
Modbus
menu to exchange the data with it,
–
Device input
- this parameter depends on the mode of the port
• for the
Modbus MASTER
mode (see
Chapter 7.15.3
), using this parameter the
user can select the read register of the SLAVE device from the list defined in the
Modbus
menu,
• for the
Modbus SLAVE
mode (see
Chapter 7.15.2
), next to the
Device input
label there is the logical channel number and register number assigned to this
logical channel displayed,
–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
),
–
Processing
parameter block - is used for scaling and filtering data (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
),
–
Displaying
parameter block - these parameters allow the user to select the format
and range of data displayed on the screen (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical
Channels - General settings
),
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Fig. 7.52. Sample list of available Modbus ports
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MASTER/
SLAVE
device
PE
ABGND
RS485
Digital input
GND
+24 V
Block D - ETRC
RJ-45
ETH
ABGND
RS485
MASTER
device
Port MB3
Port MB2
MASTER/
SLAVE
device
Port MB1
MultiCon is SLAVE for this network
MultiCon is MASTER for this network
MultiCon is SLAVE for this network
Power supply
(depending on version)
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Fig. 7.53. An example of configuration block diagram of the Modbus protocol implemented in
the device
Logical channels in Modbus mode reading registers from Slave devices that
are not connected, will return an error and instead of the value will display the
state
-ERR-
.
For more information about the Modbus protocol implemented in the MultiCon see
Chapter
7.15. MODBUS
.
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SLAVE Device Address 1
Device input Register 0
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
Address 1
Address 2
Address 52
Address 82
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
SLAVE
Device
Reg. 0
...
Reg. N
Reg. N
...
Reg. 0
SLAVE
Device
Address 82
Address 8
Reg. N
...
Reg. 0
SLAVE
Device
Address 1
Address 4
Built-in
Modbus
Master
Advanced
Port MB2
Port MB1
Port MB3
Unit
Device configurati on
Hardware Inputs
Modbus
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7.8.5. Logical Channels - Set point value mode
In the
Set point value
mode the user defines a constant value which can be displayed
on the screen, used for calculations in other channels (e.g. in math functions, controllers etc.)
or as a data source for built-in or external outputs which will control any object.
The parameters of the
Logical channels
in the
Set point value
mode should be:
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Mode=Set point value
- in this parameter the user selects a source type of data for
the logical channel,
–
Unit
- this parameter allows the user to define any unit,
–
Set point value
- this parameter is visible only if
Edit button=disabled
, after
pressing the button next to the
Set point value
parameter appears in the window
allowing to enter a value (see
Fig. 7.6
), this value will be a source of data for this
Logical channel.
–
Edit button
- this parameter allows you to activate the button in the panel data
(see
Fig. 7.54
), this parameter has two options:
•
disabled
- the button is disabled on the display, in this case the data source of
the logical channel will be the value set in the
Set point value
parameter,
(see
Fig. 7.55
),
•
enabled
- this button is active, in this case the data source of the logical channel
will be the value set after pressing the button, but the initial value is the number
written in the
Set point value
parameter, before setting the
Edit button
parameter to
enabled
,
–
Button mode
– the parameter is visible only in case when the
Edit button
parameter is set to
enabled
, and the
Format
parameter in the
Displaying
parameter
block is set to
binary
, it has two options:
•
bistable
– pressing and releasing the button will cause a permanent change of
state,
•
monostable
- pressing and releasing the button will switch from
OFF
state to
ON
state for 0.1 seconds, and after that time it will switch to
OFF
state again,
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Profile/timer (cycle counter)
Data from other channel
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–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
),
–
Displaying
parameter block - for these parameters the user selects the format and
range of data to be displayed on the screen (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical
Channels - General settings
),
Fig. 7.54. Data panels for Logical channel in Set point value mode
Fig. 7.55. Configuration of the value for Logical channel in Set point value for the disabled
button
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2
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4
Touch & hold 2-3 sec.
Button area
Area of dat a panel for Logical channel
Touch button to edit or change the value of logical channel
Touch & hold 2-3 sec. data panel to enter into logical channel configuration
Touch & hold 2-3 sec. button to enter into logical channel configuration
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Manual operation of a button in the data panel
The action button in the data panel depends on the parameters from the
Latch
block
(description of the
Latch
parameter block in Chapter
7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
) and on the
Format
parameter in the
Displaying
parameter block (description of the
Displaying
parameter block in Chapter
7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
).
a)
for disabled latch function
, see
Fig. 7.56
For format:
–
numeric
and
time
– after pressing the button an edit window appears allowing to
enter the value (see
Fig. 7.6
), this value will be a source of data for that Logical
channel,
–
binary
- pressing the button causes a switch between the states (
'0'
and
'1'
) display
in the data panel in accordance with the text states set in the parameters:
Off-state
text
(channel value =
'0'
) and
On-state text
(channel value =
'1'
) in the
Displaying
parameter block,
b) for enabled latch function
For format:
–
numeric
and
time
– after pressing the button an edit window appears allowing to
enter the value (see
Fig. 7.6
), which enters the new value that isn’t a data source for
this channel but the value stored at the time of activation of the latch function, in the
edit window the value of the button still appears a new value which will be the data
source for that logical channel by disabling the latch function,
–
binary
- pressing the button does not switch between the states (
'0'
and
'1'
)
displayed in the data panel in accordance with the text states set in the parameters:
Off-state text
(channel value =
'0'
) and
On-state text
(channel value =
'1'
) in the
Displaying
parameter block, but with each new press of the button the state of
the button is stored in the buffer and set the value of the logical channel with the
currently stored state when the latch function is disabled again.
Fig. 7.56. Manual operation of the button for numeric and binary format
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7.8.6. Logical Channels - Math function mode
This mode allows the user to define the
Math
function to be displayed on the screen,
process this data in any other logical channels or it can be the data source for output to the
control and settings of any object.
Fig. 7.57. Input channels menu - parameters specific for Math function mode
MultiCon
has a wide variety of mathematical functions which increase the functionality
and the range of the applications of the device.
Fig. 7.57
presents the parameters of
the
Input channel
into the
Math function
mode. This mode allows the user to display
channel value, process this data in any other logical the channel or it can be the data source
for an output to control and set any object.
The parameters of the
Logical channel
in the
Math function
mode are:
–
Name
- it gives the name to the logical channel,
–
Unit
- to create a unit use the
Scaling
parameter (for more information see
Chapter
7.8.1. Logical Channels - General settings
),
–
Mode=Math function
– in this parameter the user selects a source type of data for
the logical channel,
–
Function
- this parameter allows the user to select a math function from the list, for
more information see below in this
Chapter
,
–
Latch
parameter block - allows the user to set the
latch function
which will hold the
last value of a channel (discussed in
Chapter 7.8.1. Logical Channels - General
settings
),
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Hardware output monitor
Modbus
Set point value
Math function
Controller
Profile/timer
Profile/timer (cycle counter)
Data from other channel
Mode
Logical channelDevice configurationMENU
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