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DataVU 5 - Operating Manual

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Contents

1 Introduction 7

1.1 Preface .......................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Arrangement of the documentation ........................................................... 8

1.2.1 Structure of this operating manual ................................................................. 8

1.3 Typographical conventions ......................................................................... 9

1.3.1 Warning signs ................................................................................................. 9

1.3.2 Note signs ...................................................................................................... 9

1.3.3 Representation modes ................................................................................. 10

2 Device description 11

2.1 Displays and controls ................................................................................ 11

2.2 Operating principle and graphic elements .............................................. 12

2.3 Analog inputs .............................................................................................. 14

2.4 Digital signals (event traces) ..................................................................... 15

2.5 Counters / integrators / operating time counter ..................................... 16

2.5.1 Reporting period of the counts .................................................................... 18

2.5.2 Resetting the counters / integrators / operating time counters ................... 18

2.5.3 Response to instrument reconfiguration ...................................................... 19

2.5.4 Response at end of summer time ................................................................ 20

2.6 Math/logic module ..................................................................................... 20

2.7 Operating modes ........................................................................................ 23

2.8 Storing data ................................................................................................ 24

2.9 Read-out of data ........................................................................................ 27

2.10 Evaluating data ........................................................................................... 27

2.11 Webserver ................................................................................................... 28

3 Operation and visualization 31

3.1 Basic menu ................................................................................................. 32

Contents

3.2 Visualization ................................................................................................ 33

3.2.1 Diagram representation with digital display (small measurements) ............. 34

3.2.2 Diagram representation with scaling ............................................................ 35

3.2.3 Diagram representation with bar graph ........................................................ 35

3.2.4 Large digital display (large measurements) .................................................. 36

3.2.5 Curve representation (header switched off) ................................................. 37

3.2.6 Evaluation of the stored measurement data ................................................ 38

3.2.7 Counters / integrators / operating time ........................................................ 41

3.3 Parameterization ........................................................................................ 43

3.4 Configuration .............................................................................................. 46

3.5 Event list ...................................................................................................... 47

3.6 CompactFlash card .................................................................................... 50

3.7 Device info .................................................................................................. 53

3.8 Text entry ..................................................................................................... 55

3.9 Entering values ........................................................................................... 56

3.10 Code number (password query) ............................................................... 57

4 Configuration parameters 59

4.1 Operating example ..................................................................................... 59

4.2 Table of configuration parameters ........................................................... 60

4.2.1 Parameterization .......................................................................................... 60

4.2.2 Configuration - Instrument (device) data ...................................................... 62

4.2.3 Configuration - Analog inputs ...................................................................... 64

4.2.4 Configuration - Math channels ..................................................................... 66

4.2.5 Configuration - Counter/integrator (extra code) ........................................... 66

4.2.6 Configuration - Recording ............................................................................ 70

4.2.7 Configuration - Outputs (extra code) ........................................................... 73

4.2.8 Configuration - Control functions ................................................................. 74

4.2.9 Configuration - Texts .................................................................................... 74

4.2.10Configuration - Interfaces ............................................................................ 75

4.2.11Configuration - Undocumented parameters ............................................... 76

4.2.12Configuration - Fine calibration ................................................................... 76

5 Setup program 77

5.1 Hardware and software requirements ...................................................... 77

5.2 Installation .................................................................................................. 78

Contents

5.3 User interface ............................................................................................. 79

5.4 Configuration .............................................................................................. 81

5.5 Teleservice .................................................................................................. 84

5.6 Data transfer from and to the instrument ................................................ 86

5.6.1 Transfer via CompactFlash memory card .................................................... 86

5.6.2 Transfer via interface .................................................................................... 89

5.7 Connection between the PC and the recorder ........................................ 91

5.7.1 Assistant for device settings ........................................................................ 91

5.7.2 Device list ..................................................................................................... 95

5.8 Menu functions ........................................................................................... 96

5.8.1 File ................................................................................................................ 96

5.8.2 Edit ............................................................................................................... 97

5.8.3 Data transfer ................................................................................................. 98

5.8.4 Extras ........................................................................................................... 98

5.8.5 Window ...................................................................................................... 103

5.8.6 Info ............................................................................................................. 104

5.9 Math/logic ................................................................................................. 105

5.10 Character set ............................................................................................ 109

6 Rights 111

6.1 Rights with regard to the setup program ............................................... 111

7 PC programs 113

7.1 PC evaluation software (PCA3000) ......................................................... 113

7.2 PCA communication software (PCC) ..................................................... 114

8 Identifying the instrument version 115

8.1 Type designation ...................................................................................... 115

8.2 Standard accessories .............................................................................. 116

8.3 Optional accessories ............................................................................... 116

9 Installation 117

9.1 Installation site and climatic conditions ................................................ 117

9.2 Fitting ......................................................................................................... 117

Contents

10 Electrical connection 121

10.1 Installation notes ...................................................................................... 121

10.2 Technical data ........................................................................................... 121

10.3 Connection diagram ................................................................................ 122

11 Index 125

1.1 Preface

1 Introduction

Please read these operating instructions before commissioning the instrument. Keep the operating instructions in a place that is accessible to all users at all times.

Please assist us to improve these operating instructions, where necessary.

Your comments will be appreciated.

All necessary settings are described in this manual. If any difficulties should arise during commissioning, you are asked not to carry out any manipulations that could endanger your rights under the instrument warranty!

Please contact the nearest subsidiary or the head office in such a case.

When returning modules, assemblies or components, the regulations of EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-2 “Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena” must be observed. Use only the appropriate ESD packaging for transport.

Please note that we cannot accept any liability for damage caused by ESD.

ESD=electrostatic discharge

1 Introduction

1.2 Arrangement of the documentation

The documentation for this instrument consists of the following parts:

Operating Manual 59480

Interface Description 59482

This operating manual comes with the delivery. It is addressed to the equipment manufacturer and the user with appropriate technical expertise.

In addition to installation and electrical connection, it contains information on commissioning, operation and parameter setting on the instrument, as well as on the optional PC setup program and the optional evaluation program (PCA).

It provides information on the serial interface (RS232 and RS485), which can be supplied as an extra code. The interface description can be used to develop specific programs which can, for instance, read out current measurement data.

1.2.1 Structure of this operating manual

This manual is arranged in a way which permits the user to enter directly into operation and configuration of the instrument. Consequently, chapters dealing with items that normally arise only once are placed at the end of the manual. These include instrument description, type designation, installation and electrical connection.

1.3 Typographical conventions

1.3.1 Warning signs

The signs for Danger and Caution are used in this manual under the following conditions:

Danger

This symbol is used when there may be danger to personnel if the instructions are ignored or not followed correctly!

Caution

This symbol is used when there may be damage to equipment or data if the instructions are ignored or not followed correctly!

Caution

This symbol is used where special care is required when handling

components liable to damage through electrostatic discharge.

1 Introduction

1.3.2 Note signs

abc

Note This symbol is used when your special attention is drawn to a remark.

Reference

This symbol refers to further information in other manuals, chapters or sections.

Footnote

Footnotes are remarks that refer to specific points in the text. Footnotes consist of two parts:

A marker in the text, and the footnote text. The markers in the text are arranged as continuous superscript numbers.

Action instruction

This symbol indicates that an action to be performed is described. The individual steps are marked by this asterisk, e.g. h Press the

h key

h Confirm with

1 Introduction

1.3.3 Representation modes

Keys

h + E

Program Manager

Edit



Device data

Keys are shown in a box. Both symbols and text are possible. If a key has a multiple function, then the text shown is the one that corresponds to the function that is active at the moment.

Screen texts Texts that are displayed in the setup program are indicated by italic script.

Menu items

Menu items in the setup program which are referred to in this manual are shown in italics. Menu name, menu item and submenu item are separated from each other by “

”.

2.1 Displays and controls

Status LED (red)

is on continuously while an alarm is present

Enter

- select menu item

- enter selection

return to the basic menu

Exit

- previous window

- cancel the present action

Menu-dependent function keys (softkeys)

screen-dependent functions, represented by text or symbols

Color display

320 x 240 pixels, 27 colors

Cover

for the CompactFlash

slot

to open the cover of the CompactFlash slot

Power LED (green)

This is lit continuously as soon as power is applied. It blinks when the screen saver is active.

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Not from the configuration level if a parameter has already been modified there.

CompactFlash® is a registered trademark of the SanDisk Corporation.

The life of the background illumination can be prolonged by making use of the screen saver.

v Chapter 4 “Configuration parameters”,

Parameterization

 Display off

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To open or close the door of the

instrument, turn the knob

Status line

Header

Opening and closing the door of the instrument

2.2 Operating principle and graphic elements

Keys The recorder is operated from eight keys. Three of these keys have fixed

Softkeys The functions of the softkeys appear in the bottom line of the display, as

functions, the other five (softkeys) have menu-dependent functions. v Chapter 2.1 “Displays and controls”

symbols or in plain text.

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Time & Date

Display of the current time and date

The egg timer appears whenever the instrument cannot be

operated because it is busy.

The “H” indicates that the measurements which are displayed

are derived from the past (history). The display shows

the data saved in the FLASH memory.

If a fault occurs, an “i” will flash in this position.

In the device info window (v Chapter 3.7 “Device info”)

you can ask for the cause of the fault.

If the keys are inhibited, a key will flash in this position.

Alarm

If an alarm occurs (e.g. out-of-limit), the bell (alarm) will flash in this field.

Shows the last entry in the event list

Instrument name (maximum 16 characters).

Present diagram speed Background color: gray = normal operation, blue = timed operation, orange = event operation

CF card / internal memory

Shows the free storage of the CompactFlash card or the internal memory, as

a percentage. In the event of a “memory alarm” or a fault on the CF card, the field is

shown with a yellow background and the symbol will flash. The error message

can be checked in the CF card menu (Chapter 3.6 “CompactFlash card”).

Storage capacity of the CF card

Available internal memory for read-out via CF card

(the diagram shows a turquoise-colored memory chip)

Available internal memory (for read-out via interface)

(the diagram shows a dark blue memory chip)

Status line The status line is shown in the top section of the display. It provides

information on important actions and states. The status line is always visible, irrespective of the level (operation, parameters, configuration).

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Numerical display

The measurements are shown in numerical form.

OFF

If a channel has been switched off, then there will be no indication at all.

Unit of measurement

Alarm

If an alarm (e.g. out-of-limit) is present, the measurement of the channel is shown on a red background.

Overrange

Underrange (underrange)

State of the event traces

Channel line (channel representation)

The channel line shows the measurements of the active channels and their unit as

- a measurement

-scale or

-bar graph. Alternatively, the header can be switched off altogether. In addition, alarms and out-of-limit conditions are made directly visible,

depending on the display mode.

Example: Measurement (small meas.)

Selection and visual presentation of the channel line can be controlled through the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Channel represent. or by

using the key. With the help of the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Channel

indication ➔ Channel 1 — 6, it is possible to suppress the display of individual channels in the channel line. This is especially useful for scale or bar graph display, where more space is needed to show the diagram. The channels that have been suppressed in the display will nevertheless be recorded, and shown on the diagram.

2.3 Analog inputs

Internal analog inputs

The paperless recorder can be equipped with 3 or 6 analog inputs. When configuring the analog inputs (Chapter 4.2 “Table of configuration parameters”), these are designated as analog input 1 — 3 (1 — 6).

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2.4 Digital signals (event traces)

Signal types In addition to the four binary inputs (extra code), digital signals generated by

the instrument itself can also be displayed in the six digital traces (event traces):

signal Description

Binary input 1 — 4 Four binary inputs available as hardware

(extra code)

Logic channel 1 — 6 Channels which are created by using the math

and logic module (extra code required)

Low alarm 1 — 6 Underrange of the channels

Low combination alarm OR linkage of all low alarms

High alarm 1 — 6 Overlimit of channels

High combination alarm OR linkage of all high alarms

Counter/integrator alarm 1 — 6 Limit infringements of counter and

integrator channels (extra code required)

Counter/integrator combination alarm

Combination alarm OR linkage of all low, high and counter/inegrator

CF card inserted The signal is set when a CF card is inserted in the

Int. mem. alarm/CF card The alarm is triggered when the internal storage

Int. mem. alarm/serial The alarm is triggered when the internal storage

Mem. alarm/CF card The alarm is triggered when the storage memory

Error Alarm when the battery is empty, or the time has

OR linkage of all counter/integrator alarms (extra code required)

alarms

instrument. It remains active until the card is removed.

memory available for read-out via the CF card card has fallen below a certain value

memory available for read-out via the interface has fallen below a certain value

available on the CF card that has been plugged in falls below a certain value plugged in.

to be set. Chapter 3.7 “Device info”

, or no CF card is

MODbus flag Control flag, which can be activated through one

of the interfaces.

The limit for all memory alarms is the same, and is set by the parameter Configuration  Device data  Memory alarm.

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Representation Representation on the screen is as follows:

Representation

as symbol On/off represented as switch:

as diagram Representation as a record over time:

Outputs The digital signals can be used to operate three relays (extra code). The action

can be configured as a break (SPST-NC) or make (SPST-NO) contact (Configuration ➔ Outputs).

External texts External texts can be called up via four binary inputs or the logic channels. If a

binary input is closed or a logic channel makes a 0-1 transition, then the preconfigured text will be entered in the event list. Either a standard text or one of the 18 definable texts can be used. The instrument automatically supplements the texts in order to distinguish between the appearance and disappearance of the signal. The external texts are configured on the instrument, under Configuration ➔ Control functions.

v Chapter 3.5 “Event list”

Event operation The digital signals can be used to activate event operation. In event operation,

the measurements are stored with a storage cycle that is different from normal operation.

2.5 Counters / integrators / operating time counter

These are not electrical measurement inputs (hardware), but channels which are calculated by the paperless recorder (software).

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Counters

Counter inputs Any of the digital signals can be used as input signals for the counters.

v Chapter 2.4 “Digital signals (event traces)” Example:

- binary inputs

- logic channels

-alarms

- memory alarms

- Modbus flag (signal via interface)

Counter frequency

Evaluation The count pulses can be evaluated (weighted). A down counter can be

30Hz max.

implemented by entering a negative weighting (e.g. weighting factor -1). Each count change can be documented with an entry in the event list. The

new count is attached to the message.

Integrators

Integrator inputs

Integrator time base

Evaluation You can also enter a weighting for the integrators.

Weighting example

Analog inputs 1 — 3 or 1 — 6 and math channels 1 — 6

sec, min, hr and day

- measurement of flow volume

- input signal of 0 — 20mA (corresponds to 0 — 500 liters/sec)

- time base 1sec

Minimum size of the input signal

- weighting 0.001 Result: display of the integration value (volume) in m³.

Entering a threshold value (amount of the threshold value) has the effect that integration takes place only when the value has been exceeded. No integration will occur on falling below this value. The advantage of integration with a threshold value larger than 0 is that possible noise from a transducer can be suppressed in this way.

If there is an overrange or underrange on an integrator input, then integration is stopped (the latest valid value is retained), and will only continue when the input signal is correct again.

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Operating time counter

The operating time counter will count how long a selected binary input or one of the digital signals is closed (set). The time can be displayed in sec, min, hr or days.

2.5.1 Reporting period of the counts

After an adjustable time (reporting period), the counts are stored for all counters/integrators/operating time counters. The counts for the current and the previous 7 completed reporting periods will be displayed. The following counter/integrator types are possible:

-periodic In addition, the time period (between 1 min and 12 hrs) must be selected in the parameter Period.

-external In this case, the counter/integrator is updated only when the selected control signal is active (e.g. binary input is closed). When the control signal is deactivated (e.g. binary input is opened), the counter/integrator value is saved and reset to 0.

- daily

-weekly

-monthly

-yearly

-total

- daily, from ... to The period also has to be selected, by means of the parameters “Daily start time” and “Daily end time”. The counter/integrator will then be updated from the start time only. When the end time has been reached, the counter/ integrator value is saved and reset to 0.

2.5.2 Resetting the counters / integrators / operating time counters

Periodic reset There is a reporting period for each counter/integrator/operating time counter.

At the end of this period, the current data (value and time) are saved and the value reset to 0. Subsequently, the next period can be recorded.

An exception is the totalizer/integrator. It is saved whenever any count/ integration has been completed, but it is not reset to 0. It enables the totalizer to be evaluated in the evaluation software PCA as well.

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External reset You can configure one control signal for all 6 counters/integrators together,

with the result that the counters/integrators are reset to 0 without any saving of the previous values. The period for the counter/integrator summation will be restarted at this point. This means that after the test run of an installation, for instance, the recording can be freshly started; the test run values that are not required are eliminated.

v see Page 69 “Generate reset”

Reset from keys

Reset from CompactFlash card menu

Another option for resetting the counter/integrator values is provided at the parameter level. After entering the password, you can define a value for each of the 6 channels. The counter/integrator will then be set to this value. When the value is entered, after editing, a message with the new and the old count is entered in the event list.

The time period for the counter/integrator summation will not be restarted. The previous counter/integrator values will also not be saved.

If you wish to save the previous counter/integrator values, you must execute the function “Update CF incl. counters ...” in the menu for the CompactFlash card.

In this way, the recording can be freshly started for individual counters/ integrators, e.g. after the test run of an installation; the test run values that are not required will be eliminated in the process. You can select a password that is different from that for accessing the configuration. The password is set up in Configuration ➔ Device data ➔ Code

No. (password) ➔ Reset counter / int.

If, in the menu CompactFlash card, the function CF update incl. counters is carried out, then the counter states will also be saved and then reset.

v See “CompactFlash card” on Page 50.

2.5.3 Response to instrument reconfiguration

When the instrument is reconfigured, the current counter/integrator reporting periods remain unaffected. The counter/integrator values will not be reset to 0 and the reporting period will not be restarted.

The values can only be deliberately reset through the Parameterization menu.

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2.5.4 Response at end of summer time

If a period of less than one hour has been set for counters/ integrators, and the change from summer time to winter time falls precisely within this period, then the PC evaluation software (PCA3000) will forcibly set the end time to be the same as the start time. This prevents a negative period arising, and ensures that further processing is error-free.

2.6 Math/logic module

The math and logic module is available as an extra code. Like the counter/ integrator/operating time counters, the math and logic module is implemented as channels that are not available as hardware but are calculated by the instrument software.

The math and logic module consists of 2 parts:

- the math module for calculating analog values and

- the logic module for calculating Boolean values (0 or 1).

Math module With the help of the math module, measurement inputs can be used for the

calculation of “virtual” math channels. A total of 6 channels can be recorded (stored) in the instrument. In the

configuration, you will find an option under Configuration Analog channels  Analog channel 1 — 6  Input signal for selecting which of the analog inputs or math channels should be stored.

If more than 6 channels are to be active in the instrument (e.g. 4 analog inputs and 3 active math channels), then you can also use the visualization in the presentation mode “Large digital display (large measurements)” to see the measurements that are not stored.

v Chapter 3.2.4 “Large digital display (large measurements)”

 Recording 

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The following variables are used for the formulae:

- analog inputs (AE1 — AE6)

- math channels (MAT1 — MAT6)

- counter/integrator channels (ZI1 — ZI6)

- binary inputs (BE1 — BE4)

-alarms

-errors

- Modbus flag (signal via interface)

- instrument-specific data (only after consultation with the manufacturer)

If counter/integrator values are used for calculation, then please note that their accuracy is reduced, since, in this case, two different data formats have to be used for calculation. The counters/integrators are calculated in the doublefloat format, whereas the math module employs a single-float format that follows the IEEE 754 standard. Nevertheless, it is possible to include these values in the math module.

The following fixed functions are available:

-difference

-ratio

- relative humidity (psychrometric measurement)

- moving average

For the moving average, the reference channel has to be entered (in most cases, the analog input number) and the time period (in minutes) for calculating the moving average.

The following operators and functions are available for the formulae: +, -, *, /, (, ), SQRT(), MIN(), MAX(), SIN(), COS(), TAN(), **, EXP(), ABS(), INT(), FRC(), LOG(), LN().

On going above or falling below the scalable values, the math channel is treated as for “out-of-range”.

The formulae are entered in the PC, in the setup program. The mathematical formulae cannot be edited by using the keys on the instrument.

For further information, refer to Chapter 5.9 “Math/logic”

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Logic module You also have up to 6 channels available as logic channels.

As is the case with all the other digital signals, the calculated digital (Boolean) values can be used for different functions:

- recording in the event traces,

- as a control signal for display switch-off,

- clock time synchronization,

- operating time counter,

- externally controlled counters / integrators

- counter/integr. reset

- event operation and key inhibit,

- for output to a relay and

- as count input for a counter.

The following variables are used for the formulae:

- binary inputs

- logic channels

-alarms

-errors

- Modbus flag (signal via interface)

-TRUE

-FALSE

- device-specific data (only after consultation with the manufacturer)

These functions can be used for the formulae:

-! (NOT)

-& (AND)

-| (OR)

-^ (XOR)

- / (rising edge)

- \ (falling edge)

-( (open bracket)

-) (close bracket)

For further information, refer to Chapter 5.9 “Math/logic”

2.7 Operating modes

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3 operating modes

The instrument has 3 operating modes:

- normal operation

- timed operation

- event operation

The following settings can, among others, be made for each of the three operating modes:

-stored value

-storage cycle

Stored value The stored value setting determines what is stored: average, minimum,

maximum or momentary value between two storage cycles, or the peak value (envelope). The setting “peak value” means that the maximum and minimum values from the last storage cycle are saved.

Storage cycle The storage cycle determines the interval between two stored values. The

diagram speed corresponds to the storage cycle, which means that with a storage cycle of 5sec, for example, the stored value is entered in the diagram every 5sec.

Normal

Normal operation is active whenever event or timed operation is not active.

operation

Timed operation

For timed operation, a period of time can be defined (up to 24 hrs) within which a specific stored value and a specific storage cycle are active.

Event operation Event operation is active as long as its control signal (v Chapter 4.2.6

“Configuration - Recording”) is active. Event operation can be used, for example, to shorten the storage cycle when an alarm is present.

Priority The respective priorities of the operating modes are allocated as follows:

Operating mode Priority

Active operating mode

Normal operation

Timed operation average Event operation high

The active operating mode is shown in the diagram by the background color for the diagram speed:

Operating mode Color

Normal operation

Timed operation turquoise

low

gray

Event operation orange

v Chapter 2.2 “Operating principle and graphic elements”

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2.8 Storing data

Life-cycle data management

The integrated life-cycle data management puts users in the position of being able to save all the process data from the system that is being monitored in an archive file on their PCs or a server system.

The recovery of configuration-dependent system data, which may be required for commissioning, maintenance or optimization during the life-cycle of a system, is now enabled by the associated PC evaluation software (PCA3000) in a dialog window.

Operating principle

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The measurements from the analog inputs are acquired continuously in a 250msec sampling cycle, and then stored in the main memory. These measurements also serve as the basis for limit monitoring.

Main memory (FLASH memory)

CompactFlash card

Data security The data are stored in coded form in a proprietary format. If the CompactFlash

Storage cycle Different storage cycles, ranging from 1sec to 32,767sec can be configured

The data stored in the main memory are regularly copied to the CompactFlash card in 4 kbyte blocks. The main memory is written to as a ring memory, i.e. when it is full, the oldest data will automatically be overwritten by new data. The capacity of the main memory is sufficient for approximately 350,000 measurements. The instrument monitors the capacity of the main memory and activates the “Memory alarm (internal)” signal if the level falls below a configurable residual capacity.

For saving the data, CompactFlash cards (industrial grade) can be used with the following storage capacities: 64/128/256MB.

The instrument monitors the capacity of the CompactFlash card, and activates the “Memory alarm (CF card)” signal if the level falls below a configurable residual capacity. This signal can be used, for instance, to operate a relay (warning signal “Swap CF card”).

card is removed from the instrument, no data will be lost immediately, as these data are still stored in the FLASH memory. A loss of data will only occur if, after the CompactFlash card has been removed, the FLASH memory is completely rewritten as well, and no data have been read out through the interface.

for normal, event and timed operation under “configuration”. The storage cycle determines the time intervals at which the measurements

are stored.

Stored value Under this parameter, separate configurations are made for normal, event and

timed operation, to decide which value is stored (average, momentary, minimum, maximum, peak values).

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Recording duration

The recording duration depends on various factors:

- number of analog channels and event traces being recorded

-storage cycle

- number of events in the event list.

Internal recording duration (without external CF card)

Number of channels

3approx.

6approx.

Memory size

1MB

Storage cycle 1 min

42.2 days 21.1 days 7 days 17 hours

29.5 days 14.8 days 4.9 days 12 hours

Storage cycle 30 sec

Storage cycle 10 sec

Storage cycle 1 sec

Recording duration with CF card

Number of channels

3 64 MB 8.8 years 4.4 years 1.5 years 1.8 months

Memory size

Storage cycle 1 min

Storage cycle 30 sec

Storage cycle 10 sec

Storage cycle 1 sec

Optimization of recording duration

3 128 MB 17.6 years 8.8 years 2.9 years 3.5 months

3 256 MB 35.3 years 17.6 years 5.9 years 7.1 months

6 64 MB 6.2 years 3.1 years 1.0 years 1.2 months

6 128 MB 12.3 years 6.2 years 2.1 years 2.5 months

6 256 MB 24.7 years 12.3 years 4.1 years 4.9 months

The calculation of the recording duration is made for the storage of momentary, minimum, maximum or average values. If peak values are recorded, then the times are shorter, since a maximum and minimum value is recorded each time. The recording capacity will be further reduced if a large number of event messages are also stored.

The recording duration can be optimized by process-oriented selection of the storage cycle.

In normal operation (no error, no alarm, ...) a storage cycle that is as long as possible (e.g. 60sec, 180sec, …) should be selected, depending on the particular application.

In the event of an alarm or error, the storage cycle can be shortened via event operation, with the effect that the measurement data are recorded with a high time resolution.

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2.9 Read-out of data

In addition to automatic read-out via the external CompactFlash memory card, measurement data can also be read out through one of the interfaces (RS232, RS485, setup, Ethernet).

Both read-out options (card/interface) work in parallel. For this reason, there are also two “digital signals”, which indicate when the available storage space has fallen below a certain configurable value.

Memory alarm The limit for alarms can be set by the parameter Configuration ➔ Device data

➔ Memory alarm in the configuration level.

The parameter Configuration ➔ Memory upload can be used to determine which storage space indication should be shown in the status line. The “digital signals” for storage space detection function independently of the indication in the status line.

Digital signals IntMemAlm/CF

If this signal is set, it means that no data have been fetched by the CF card for a long time, and the available capacity of the internal memory has fallen below the configured level.

IntMemAlm/ser

If this signal is set, it means that no data have been fetched by the interface for a long time, and the available capacity of the internal memory has fallen below the configured level.

MemAlmCFcard

If this signal is set, it means that not enough space is avialable on the CF card. The program PCA3000 can help here. Use PCA3000 to read in the data, save them to the hard disk on a network, and free up the space on the CF card. Alternatively, you can use a new CF card.

Data lost A loss of data is only imminent if all three of the above signals are set.

Read-out via interface

Use the PCA Communications Server software (PCC) to read out measurement data via the serial, setup or Ethernet interface. The software has been developed especially for the paperless recorder.

v Please refer to the Operating Manual 59500 for further information.

Use the same archive (in the PC) for reading out via the interface as for reading out with the CF card. This saves having to put together data from different files at a later date.

2.10 Evaluating data

Please use the PC Evaluation Software (PCA3000) for evaluating the data on the PC. The software has been developed especially for the paperless recorder.

v Please refer to the Operating Manual 59498 for further information.

2 Device description

Device nameAnalog channelsCounters / integratorsEvent traces

2.11 Webserver

If the paperless recorder is equipped with the extra code “Ethernet interface”, and the device-internal Ethernet software (“Ethernet version“) has the number

183.02.03 or higher, then the paperless recorder has an inbuilt webserver. The

webserver can be started by entering the IP address in an Internet browser on the PC (e.g. http://10.10.90.45).

The variables that are shown are acquired and displayed automatically by the webserver. The latest data are read out of the instrument every 5 seconds. Any limit infringements show a red background. A maximum of 6 channels (analog or math channels), up to 6 counters or integrators, and a maximum of 6 event traces.

2 Device description

Display of ... Activated through menu ...

Device name Configuration - Instrument data - Device name Analog or math channels Configuration - Recording - Analog channels Counters or integrators Configuration - Counter/integrator Event traces Configuration - Recording - Event traces

Only the activated signals will be displayed.

The information about the “Ethernet version” can be found in the “Device info” menu.

v Chapter 3.7 “Device info”

Since the paperless recorder is only polled by the Internet browser every 5 seconds, it is possible that, for instance, the PCC data transfer software takes over control of the paperless recorder during this interval. After securing the data, PCC will end access to the recorder, so that the Internet browser can read out data again.

Only 1 PC (client) at a time can access the device (server) via the Ethernet interface.

2 Device description

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After starting up the paperless recorder by switching on the supply (power ON), you will see the start logo.

During screen build-up, the recorder is initialized with the data of the last configuration.

After the initialization phase, the measurement diagram (visualization level) is displayed.

By using the setup program, an individual start logo (bitmap with a maximum of 16 colors) can be loaded into the instrument, through the function Extras

 Start screen.

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h Select the required level h Enter selection with E

3.1 Basic menu

The basic menu is the central point from which the various instrument levels branch out.

The following levels are available:

v Chapter 3.2 “Visualization” v Chapter 3.3 “Parameterization” v Chapter 3.4 “Configuration” v Chapter 3.5 “Event list” v Chapter 3.6 “CompactFlash card” v Chapter 3.7 “Device info”

The basic menu is displayed after pressing the

Not from the configuration level, if a parameter has already been modified there.

Mkey

3.2 Visualization

Evaluation of the stored measurement data (history)

Hide function keys (softkeys)

Alter signal type (representation)

- analog inputs

- analog inputs and event traces

Alter channel representation (header)

- diagram representation with digital display (small measurements)

- diagram representation with scaling

- diagram representation with bar graph

- large digital display (large measurements)

- diagram representation (header switched off)

Show event list

Show counters / integrators / operating

time counters

As already mentioned in Chapter 2.2 “Operating principle and graphic elements”, the softkeys are arranged at the bottom of the screen. They change their function according to the menu and are shown as symbols or plain text.

3 Operation and visualization

If the paperless recorder is equipped with “Counters/Integrators” (extra code), the symbol for indicating the counts will now appear below the softkey on the right, the symbol for showing the event list is shifted to the counter display.

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- current measurements of the analog inputs, including dimensional unit

- measurement on a red background  out of limit

3.2.1 Diagram representation with digital display (small measurements)

Diagram representation can be reached from the basic menu, by calling up the “Visualization” menu or by pressing the

D key.

By using the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Signal type (or the button), it is possible to select whether, in addition to the

analog channels, the event traces are to be displayed as well. The contents of the header are determined by means of the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Channel representation (or the button).

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Scaling start of the selected channel

Lower limit index of the selected channel (no display when alarm is off)

Upper limit index (no display when alarm is off)

Current measurement

Channel name

Scaling end of the selected channel

Scaling start of the selected channel

Lower limit index of the selected channel (no display when alarm is off)

Upper limit index (no display when alarm is off)

Scaling end of the selected channel

Current measurement

Channel name

3.2.2 Diagram representation with scaling

Which scaling (on which channel) is to be displayed can be selected through the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Channel indication.

3.2.3 Diagram representation with bar graph

Use the parameter Parameterization ➔ Diagram view ➔ Channel indication to select which bar graph (from which channel) is to be displayed.

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3.2.4 Large digital display (large measurements)

This display type is limited to the digital display. If more than 6 signals are active (for instance, 6 analog inputs and 3 math

channels), the button is switched into the display. It can be used to switch between the individual signals.

- recorded analog channels (channels selected through the parameter

Configuration

- all analog inputs

- all math channels

 Recording  Analog channels)

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3.2.5 Curve representation (header switched off)

This display type is limited to the curve display.

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Cursor (violet)

Current zoom (magnification)

Scroll forwards fast (one screen)

Scroll forwards slowly (one pixel line)

History activated

Switch to softkey functions Zoom/Search

Date and time of measurements at the cursor position

Scroll backwards slowly (one pixel line)

Scroll backwards fast (one screen)

Measurement at the cursor position

3.2.6 Evaluation of the stored measurement data

History The softkey function changes during evaluation. In addition, the current zoom

factor and cursor position (date and time) will be shown.

Scroll operation

Using these softkeys, the measurement data display can be scrolled (shifted) on the screen within the measurement data stored in the internal memory.

Measurement acquisition remains active during history representation.

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Cursor (violet)

Zoom +

Position cursor on time (selectable)

Switch to softkey function “Scroll”

Only for peak-value acquisition: switch channel line between MIN and MAX display

Zoom -

Scrolling backwards within the internally stored measurement data is possible up to the last changeover from summer time to normal time.

Zoom If the zoom factor has to be adjusted, or specific times have to be searched,

then it is necessary to switch the softkey functions. h Press softkey The degree of compression of the measurement data on the screen is given as

a ratio in steps (1:1, 1:2, 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100). For instance, a ratio of 1:100 means that 1 screen pixel corresponds to 100

measurements, i.e. only every hundreth stored measurement is displayed.

3 Operation and visualization

Cursor positioning

Peak-value acquisition

After activating the button, the following dialog appears for positioning the cursor on a specific time:

After entering the date and time and activating , the cursor is positioned on the selected time.

If no measurement data have been stored for the selected time, then the cursor is positioned on the next possible time.

If the data have been recorded in the “peak value” mode, then two different measurements (one minimum and one maximum value) may be displayed

graphically for one instant of time (storage cycle). Using the key, it is possible to switch between minimum and maximum value display within the “measurement” display mode.

Function key Channel line

Minimum

Maximum

Peak value acquisition is programmed (activated) through the parameters:

- Configuration ➔ Measurement storage ➔ Normal display ➔ Stored value

- Configuration ➔ Measurement storage ➔ Event operation ➔ Stored value

- Configuration ➔ Measurement storage ➔ Timed operation ➔ Stored value

For further information about the “measurement” display mode, see Chapter

3.2.1 “Diagram representation with digital display (small measurements)” and Chapter 3.2.4 “Large digital display (large measurements)”.

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Show curves

Expanded representation

Programmed

alarm limit

was exceeded

Overrange

3.2.7 Counters / integrators / operating time

Count display is optionally available (extra code). If it is available, a screen such as the following will appear after the softkey has been pressed, in which the current counts are shown in a numerical form.

Press the softkey to activate the expanded representation.

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Normal representation

Event list

see

Chapter 3.5

“Event list”

Current count

Concluded reporting period

Show next concluded

reporting period

The last 7 concluded reporting periods can be

shown, one after another, by pressing the key.

Expanded representation

3.3 Parameterization

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The Parameter level is available to set

-contrast,

- speed indication

-display off

- diagram view and

- counter/integrator reset.

All parameters are selected using the and

or and keys.

Contrast The contrast of the screen can be set here. This ensures that the screen is

always highly legible, even under difficult light conditions.

Speed indication

“mm/h”, “time/div” or “storage cycle” is selected here for the speed display in the diagram.

Example: a diagram speed of 1hr/div correspond to approx. 22mm/hr.

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Display off (screen saving)

Diagram view Diagram view ➔ Signal type

Switch-off event = waiting time

For screen saving, a time between 0 and 32,767min can be set under the parameter “Waiting time”. If no key on the recorder is operated during this time, then the screen goes dark. The power LED blinks during screen saving. Screen saving can be canceled by pressing any key on the recorder.

If 0min is set, then screen saving is deactivated.

Switch-off event = control signal

In this case, screen saving is performed through one binary input (extra code) or a different control signal. The binary input is selected via the parameter “Control signal”.

As long as the signal is present, the screen remains switched off. A waiting time is not allowed for.

Screen saving is deactivated when “Off” is selected.

Only one type of screen saving can be active at any time.

The representation mode of the measurements and event traces are determined here:

- analog inputs

- analog inputs and event traces.

Diagram view ➔ Channel representation

The contents of the channel bar is selected here:

- small measuremenst

-scaling

-bar graph

- large measurements

-switched off.

Diagram view ➔ Channel indication

The channels which are displayed in the channel line, in the representation mode “Small measurement“ “Scaling” and “Bar graph” are selected here.

Diagram view ➔ Paper perforations

This can only be selected if only the analog channels and no event traces are displayed. When Yes is set, paper perforations appear in the diagram, thus giving the picture the appearance of a conventional chart recorder.

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Counter/ integrator reset

After the password has been successfully entered, the counts for each of the 6 channels can be set to 0 or a defined value in this menu.

When a value has been entered (confirm with the new and old count is entered in the event list. The time period for the counter/ integrator summation will not be restarted. The previous counter/integrator values will also not be saved. If you wish to do so, you have to carry out Update CF card incl. counters in the CompactFlash card menu before resetting.

In this way, the recording can be freshly started for counters/integrators, e.g. after the test run of an installation. The test run values that are not required will be eliminated in the process.

You can select a password that is different from that for accessing the configuration. The default value is also 09200.

The password can be set in the menu Configuration ➔ Device data ➔ Code

No. (password) ➔ Reset counter/int.

E key), a message with the

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Window title

Parameter is inhibited

Parameter can be selected/edited

Current setting

3.4 Configuration

When you call up the configuration level, you will be asked to enter the password (factory setting: 09200). This also serves to prevent unauthorized alteration of the configuration.

After entering the password, a warning appears, which must be acknowledged with the

v Chapter 3.10 “Code number (password query)”

E key.

Window technology

As for the other levels, the configuration principle is also based on menu-led window technology. Individual menu items can be selected in the windows. The window title describes the contents of the window.

If a menu item is selected, a further window is opened with new menu items, until the required parameter is finally reached. If several windows are open, the window title assists in orientation.

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The configuration of the recorder is sub-divided into the following levels:

v Chapter 4 “Configuration parameters”

3.5 Event list

Events Various events can initiate texts which are incorporated in the event list and

saved to the internal memory or CF card. Events may include:

- alarms triggered by out-of-limit conditions on individual channels,

Event definition

Te xt assignment

Freely definable texts

- external texts triggered through binary inputs or logic channels,

- system messages (e.g. power ON/OFF, summer/winter time changeover),

- count-up of a counter,

- any message text of up to 20 characters that was transmitted to the device via one of the interfaces.

For all events, except for system messages, it is possible to configure whether:

- the message text is to be included in the event list,

- the device-internal standard text

- or one of the texts (see below) is used.

The texts (standard texts or 18 freely definable texts) are assigned to events at the operating level “Configuration” (v Chapter 4 “Configuration parameters”).

18 texts can be freely defined, up to a length of 20 characters.

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Standard texts The recorder offers standard texts as listed in the following table:

Standard text Comment

Channelx low alarm ON Channelx low alarm OFF Channelx high alarm ON Channelx high alarm OFF Counter/int. alarm x ON Counter/int. alarm x OFF Binary input y ON Binary input y OFF Logic channel y ON Logic channel y OFF

Counter x: yx = counter channel number

Power ON Power OFF Data lost Summer time start Summer time end New configuration Counter/int. x reset from y to z

“Text 1 — 18” 18 freely definable texts

x = channel number y = input number

y = counter value (9 digits)

x = counter/int. channel number y = old counter/int.value (9 digits) z = new counter/int. value (9 digits)

with 20 characters each

Supplementary text

The recorder automatically supplements the texts by “ON” or “OFF” in order to distinguish between the appearance and disappearance of the signal.

Example:

Standard text Supplementary

text

Binary input 2 ON Binary input 2 ON

Binary input 2 OFF Binary input 2 OFF

Entry in event list

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h Select operating level Event list h Enter selection with E

jump back directly into diagram presentation

Basic menu ➔ Event list

The event list is called up via the basic menu:

Event list

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h Select operating level CompactFlash card h Enter selection with E

3.6 CompactFlash card

Automatic storage of measurement data

Loading and saving the configuration data

Basic menu ➔ CompactFlash card

The data stored in the measurement data memory (FLASH) of the paperless recorder are saved at regular intervals to the CompactFlash card instrument. The PC evaluation program (v Chapter 7 “PC programs”) reads the data from the CF card and provides user-friendly functions for evaluation.

The configuration data can be downloaded from the CF card and saved to the CF card. A configuration can thus be copied from one instrument to another, or it can be transferred from and to the PC setup program.

Only one configuration file can be saved to the CF card at any time. If there is a configuration on a CF card, this will be overwritten without any further query through the function CompactFlash card ➔ Config. data➔CF card.

The CompactFlash menu is called up via the basic menu:

in the

The functions

- Update CF incl. counters ...,

- Compl. meas. data ➔ CF,

- Config. data ➔ CF card and

- CF card ➔ Config. data

are protected against unauthorized access by a password query (factory setting: 09200).

CompactFlash

Residual capacity of CF card in percent

Background flashes on error (e. g. “CF

card full”, “no CF card”,

or in the event of a memory alarm

Start action

The configuration data are read from the CF card

The configuration data are written to the CF card

All measurement data in the memory are written to CF card

Measurement data not yet saved are written to the CF card.

Select action

Counter/integrator reporting periods are concluded and written to the CF card, together with the measurement data not yet saved. Counters/integrators are reset (to 0) and restarted.

card

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The function CF card  Update reads out data that have not been read out yet. After read-out, the data are marked as read in the recorder. The function Total meas. data the internal memory, including those that had already been read out.

 CF card reads all the data from

3 Operation and visualization

Status messages

Status messages from the CompactFlash manager are shown in the corresponding action window. The following status messages are possible:

Status message Description

CF CARD UPDATED Directly before removing the CF card from the

instrument, it is necessary to call up Update CF card so that all measurement data up to the time of removal are contained on the CF card. The data not yet stored since the last automatic saving are written to the CF card.

NO CF CARD If there is no CF card in the instrument, the CF

card symbol flashes in the status line.

CF CARD FAULT An error has occurred while writing to the CF card.

The CF card is faulty. Remedy: Insert new (FAT16-formatted) CF card.

CF CARD FULL If the CF card is full, the CF card symbol flashes in

the status line. No more data will be written to the CF card. Remedy: Insert a blank CF card before the measurement data memory of the recorder is also full. If this is not done, measurement data will be lost.

NO CONFIG. FILE ON CF An attempt was made to read a configuration from

the CF card, but there is no suitable configuration file on the CF card.

3.7 Device info

h Select operating level Device info h Enter selection with E

The device info window displays general information about the instrument. It also includes the errors “Battery empty” and “Data lost”. If one of the instrument errors occur, the info symbol flashes in the status line.

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Basic menu ➔ Device info

The device info is called up from the basic menu:

Device info

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- This menu also includes the version number (e.g. 208.01.04). This is the version number of the device software. It is important because some functions are only available from a certain version number onwards.

- If the “Digital I/O option” is available (Yes), then the recorder also includes an RS232/RS485 interface.

- If the Ethernet interface is available, then the field “Vers. No. Ethernet” includes a number combination (e.g. 183.02.02). If this option is not available, the field is filled with “-”.

Error The following errors may occur:

Error Description

none no error in instrument

Data lost A discharge of the battery or storage capacitor

occurred during the last lengthy power interruption.

The clock was set to 01.01.00 00:00:00. Remedy:

Reset the time (v Chapter 4.2.2 “Configuration Instrument (device) data”) and use a new CF card for data storage.

Battery empty This message appears on instruments with a

lithium battery, when the time was reset after a loss of data but the battery is still empty

Please return the instrument to the supplier for a change of battery.

Data may be lost after separating the instrument from the supply: after more than 10 years (on instruments with a lithium battery) or after approx. 2 weeks (at ambient temperature 15 to 25°C) with a storage capacitor.

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Switch to character set matrix

Select the character to be altered using the softkeys

Accept character

Select new character

3.8 Text entry

Entry options The configurable texts can be entered either through the setup program or on

the instrument itself. This section describes the entry on the instrument.

Character selection

The display below is shown when a text (e. g. Configuration ➔ Text s) has been selected at the configuration level for editing using

After the character to be altered has been selected and the switch made to character set matrix, the cursor is positioned on the current character in the character set matrix.

Character entry The softkeys change their function, as can be seen from the picture below:

After the entire text has been entered, it can either be accepted or all alterations canceled.

h Enter text with or h cancel text entry with

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Increase (+1) or decrease (-1) selected digit or change the sign

Select the digit to be altered

Alter the number of decimal places

3.9 Entering values

The softkeys are also used to enter values in the instrument – the example shows fine calibration being carried out.

The sign can only be altered if the value is not “0”. This means that you cannot start the value entry with an alteration of the sign if the current value is “0”.

The entry can be concluded with

E or canceled with D.

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Increase (+1) or decrease (-1) selected digit

Select the digit to be altered

3.10 Code number (password query)

The following functions are protected ex-factory against unauthorized access by a password query:

-the Configuration menu

-parts of the CompactFlash card menu

-the Parameterization ➔ Reset counter / int. menu.

The factory default setting for the passwords is 09200. You can also use a password to secure access to the recorder via one of the

interfaces (with the exception of the setup interface). However, the factory default setting here is 0 (no password query). If you enter a value other than 0, please take into account that this number must also be sent to the recorder by an attached communications program.

Further information about the password query for the interfaces can be found in the Interface description 59482.

Password query

All passwords can be programmed differently (see Chapter 4.2.2 “Configuration - Instrument (device) data”).

When you have finished the entry (e.g. +09200), use the Use

D if you want to cancel the password query and quit the menu.

E key to confirm it.

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Password query in the configuration menu

After the password has been entered in the Configuration menu, an additional security query will appear. You will only be able to gain access to the parameters when you have confirmed the the query with

4.1 Operating example

4 Configuration parameters

If required, the code number must be entered here (factory setting: 09200)

Cancel entry; the old settings are retained

Accept entry

4 Configuration parameters

4.2 Table of configuration parameters

The table below lists all the instrument parameters. The order in which the parameters are explained corresponds to the order in which they appear on the instrument (in the menu structure).

The first column describes the path to the particular parameter, via the menus and windows.

The second column lists the possible settings for the parameters or the possible selections. The factory default setting in this column is shown bold.

The third column contains a description of the parameter, or the possible selections, if the parameter and its function or selection is not self-evident.

4.2.1 Parameterization

Parameter Value/Selection Description Contrast Parameterization

➔ Contrast

Speed indication Parameterization

➔ Speed indic. mode

Switch-off event Parameterization

➔ Display off

➔ Switch-off event

Waiting time Parameterization

➔ Display off

➔ Waiting time

Control signal Parameterization

➔ Display off

➔ Ctrl signal

Signal type Parameterization

➔ Diagram view

➔ Signal type

0—16 — 31 Display contrast

in mm/h, time/div, storage rate

Waiting time, Cntrl signal

0 — 32767min Time after which the

Off,

Bin. inp. 1 — 4, Logic channel 1 — 6, Low alarm 1 — 6, Low comb.al., High alarm 1 — 6, High comb.al., Count/Int/Al 1 — 6, C/i. comb.al., Comb. alarm, CF inserted, IntMemAlmCF, IntMemAlmSer, MemAlmCFcard, Error, Modbus flag,

Analog inp., Analog&Event

The selected display mode is shown in the diagram representation

The type of display switch-off (screen saving) is selected here

display is switched off. Any key stroke will re-activate the display. The parameter can only be entered if the parameter Switch-off event is set to “Waiting time”. 0 = display not off

If one of the 4 binary inputs (extra code) or one of the other control signals is set to “off” and activated, then the display will be switched off. The parameter can only be entered if the parameter Switch-off event is set to “Control signal”.

This determines which measurements are graphically displayed

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Channel

representation

Channel indication Parameterization

Paper perforations Parameterization

Counter/int. reset Parameterization

Parameterization

➔ Diagram view

➔ Chan. represent.

➔ Diagram view

➔ Channel indication

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Diagram view

➔ Paper perforations

➔ Reset counter/int.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

Meas. small, Scaling Bar graph Meas. large, Off

Yes, No

No, Yes

-999999999 to 0 to +999999999

This determines the contents of the channel line (header)

“Yes” means that the selected channels are shown in the header

“Yes” means that paper perforations are shown within the graphic display, on the left and right margins of the screen. Paper perforations can only be activated and shown if no event traces have been selected (signal type = analog input)

The start value for the counter or integrator can be entered here. The current value is not saved. Count changes are documented in the event list. v Chapter 3.3

“Parameterization”

If the password query is active (password “Reset counter/int.” > 0), the start values can only be set if the password has been entered correctly.

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.2 Configuration - Instrument (device) data

Parameter Value/Selection Description Device name Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Device name

Date Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Date and time

➔ Date

Time Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Date and time

➔ Time

Time synchronization

Summer time (switch)

Summer time (start date)

Summer time (start time)

Summer time (end date)

Summer time (end time)

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Date and time

➔ Time

synchroniz.

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Summer time

➔ Switch

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Summer time

➔ Start date

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Summer time

➔ Start time

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Summer time

➔ End date

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Summer time

➔ End time

16 characters

any date Entry of the current

date

any time Entry of the current

time

Off, Bin. inp. 1 — 4, Logic channel 1 — 6, Low alarm 1 — 6, Low comb.al., High alarm 1 — 6, High comb.al., Count/Int/Al 1 — 6, C/i. comb.al., Comb. alarm, CF inserted, IntMemAlmCF, IntMemAlmSer, MemAlmCFcard, Error, Modbus flag,

Off, User timed,

Automatic

any date Can only be set if

any time Can only be set if

any date Can only be set if

any time Can only be set if

With the help of this parameter (function), the system clocks of several paperless recoders can be simultaneously synchronized. When a binary input has been selected and is activated (transition from “Low” to “High”), then the time can be synchronized. The seconds are decisive in the time change. They are used for rounding the time up or down. Example:

12:55:29 -> 12:55:00 12:55:30 -> 12:56:00

Automatic: 2:00 hrs or 3:00 hrs on the last Sunday in March or October

switch is set to user timed

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Language Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Language

Temperature unit Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Temperature unit

Memory upload Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Memory upload

Memory alarm Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Memory alarm

Code number for the configuration

Code number: CompactFlash card menu

(CF code No.)

Code number: Reset counter/int.

Code number: RS232/RS485 + Ethernet

Factory setting Configuration

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Code No. (password)

➔ Configuration

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Code No. (password)

➔ CF manager

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Code No. (password)

➔ Reset counter/int.

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Code No. (password)

➔ RS232/RS485+

Ethernet

➔ Device data

➔ Enter defaults

German, English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Swedish, Polish, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Russian

°C, °F

via CF card,

via RSxxx

0—10 — 100% The signals

00000 — 09200 — 09999 Code number for

00000 — 09200 — 09999 Code number to delete

00000 — 09999 Code number as

No, Yes Yes = enter factory default

You can determine how data are mainly to be uploaded. The value for the available capacity (shown in the status line) will vary according to the selection.

“IntMemAlmCF”, “IntMemAlmInterf” and “MemAlmCFcard” are activated when the residual capacity of the internal memory or the CF card has fallen to this value. Chapter

2.4 “Digital signals (event traces)”

configuration level; 0000 = off

The data saved in the FLASH memory will be deleted when the configuration is changed.

menu functions CompactFlash card; 0000 = off

individual counts; 0000 = off

protection against unauthorized access to data via one of the interfaces; 0000 = off

setting (after entry, the parameter automatically returns to No)

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Enable options Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Enable options

Enable options: Computed code No.

Enable options: Authorization code

Device-info text In the setup program, the parameter Configuration level  Device data can be used

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Enable options

➔ Computed

code No.

Configuration

➔ Device data

➔ Enable options

➔ Authorization

code

to enter a device-Info text (max. 500 characters). The text is saved together with the measurement data, and can be displayed in the PCA3000 evaluation software. The text will not be shown on the instrument.

(display a code No.) The value that is shown

Authorization code entry

This parameter is used to enable additional functions, e.g. the math/ logic module and counter/ integrator. The parameter will not be available if all the recorder functions have been enabled.

here must be passed on to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then send you the release code.

Enter the authorization code (release code) you received here.

4.2.3 Configuration - Analog inputs

Parameter Value/Selection Description Sensor Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Sensor

Linearization Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Linearization

Connection circuit Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Connection circuit

Cold junction Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Cold junction

Off, RTD, Thermocouple, Current, Voltage

Linear, Pt100, Pt100 JIS, Pt100 GOST, Pt500, Pt1000, Pt50, Ni100, Cu50, Cu100, Fe-Con J, NiCr-Con E, NiCr-Ni K, NiCrSi N, Cu-Con T, PtRh-PtRh B, PtRh-Pt R, PtRh-Pt S, Cu-Con U, Fe-Con L, W3W25Re D, W5W26Re C, ChromelCopel

2 — 4 wire Only for sensor type:

Intern.Pt100 Extern. const

Depending on the sensor that was selected, only the relevant parameters can be selected when configuring the analog input.

resistance thermometer

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description External

cold junction temperature

Range start

Range end

Start temperature Configuration

End temperature Configuration

Scaling start Configuration

Scaling end Configuration

Filter constant Configuration

Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Ext. CJ temp.

Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Range start

Configuration

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Range end

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Start

temperature

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ End temperature

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Scaling start

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Scaling end

➔ Analog inputs

➔ Analog input 1—6

➔ Filter constant

-50 to +150°C External cold junction temperature for thermocouples

any value

0mA

any value

20mA

any value Only for sensor: current or

voltage with linearization, resistance thermometer, thermocouple. Only for signals that have not yet been linearized.

any value Only for sensor: current or

voltage with linearization, resistance thermometer, thermocouple. Only for signals that have not yet been linearized.

-99999 to 0 to +99999

-99999 to +100 to +99999

0.0 — 0.1 —10.0s

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.4 Configuration - Math channels

Parameter Value/Selection Description Scaling start Configuration

➔ Math channels

➔ Math channel 1 — 6

➔ Scaling start

Scaling end Configuration

➔ Math channels

➔ Math channel 1 — 6

➔ Scaling end

4.2.5 Configuration - Counter/integrator (extra code)

Parameter Value/Selection Description Channel Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

Function Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Function

Type Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Ty pe

Input signal Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel — 6

➔ Input signal

-99999 to 0 to +99999 Scaling start of a math channel. The setup progam is used to determine what is involved in a math channel.

-99999 to +100 to +99999 Scaling end of a math channel. The setup progam is used to determine what is involved in a math channel.

1 — 6 Select channel for which

the subsequent parameters are to be configured.

Off, Counter Integrator, Oper.time

Periodic, External, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Aearly, Total, DailyFrom-To

Off,

First select the required function. v Chapter 2.5 “Counters /

integrators / operating time counter”

Reporting period. Select here when the count value is to be stored and reset.

The parameter can only be programmed if “Counter” or “Operating time” has been selected under Function. Please select which event is to be counted.

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Input signal Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Input signal

Weighting Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Weighting

Time base Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Time base

Threshold value Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Threshold

value

Channel name (line 1)

Channel name (line 2)

Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Channel name

Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Channel name

Analog inp. 1 — 3(6),

Math channel 1 — 6

-99999 to +1 to +99999 Select the weighting factor

Second, Minute, Hour, Day

0 — 99999 The parameter can only be

12 characters

Counter/int.

12 characters

Channel 1 — 6

The parameter can only be programmed if “Integrator” has been selected under Function. Please select which input is to be integrated.

here. If, for instance, 0.001 is entered, then a conversion can be achieved from liter/ sec to m³. If a negative weighting factor is entered (e.g. -1), the counter will count down.

The parameter can only be programmed if “Integrator” or “Operating time” has been selected under Function. Integrator: Select the time base for integrating the selected channel (second, for example, if your sensor generates a signal in liters/ second). Operating time: Select the unit used for counting the time.

programmed if “Integrator” has been selected under Function. Enter the threshold value that has to be exceeded for integration to proceed.

The text that has been entered appears together with line 2 and the current count on the recorder screen (visualization and event list). v Chapter 3.2.7

“Counters / integrators / operating time”

The text that has been entered appears together with line 1 and the current count on the recorder screen (visualization and event list).

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Unit Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Unit

Decimal place Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Decimal place

Counter text Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Counter text

Alarm Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

Limit value Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

Alarm text Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Counter/int.chans.

➔ Channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

Synchroniz. time

Period Configuration

Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Synchronizat. time

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Period

➔ Alarm

➔ Limit

➔ Alarm text

5 characters Enter the unit which is

displayed on the recorder screen, together with the entered text and the current count.

Automatic, X.XXXX, XX.XXX, XXX.XX, XXXX.X,

XXXXX.

Standard text, Text 1 — 18 ,

No text

Off,

Activated

-99999 to 100 to +99999 An alarm is triggered when

Standard text, Text 1 — 18 , No text

any time

(00:00:00)

1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h

Specify the decimal place for displaying the count on the recorder screen.

The text selected here will appear in the status line and the event list if the counter is incremented (decremented).

the limit is infringed. Using the parameter Weighting, it is possible to differentiate between going above or below the limit (positive weighting factor = alarm on going above the limit)

On going above/below the limit, the text selected here will appear in the status line and the event list.

Please enter the time at which the daily, weekly, monthly or yearly counter/ integrator value is to be saved.

Only programmable, if the parameter Type is set to “periodic” on at least one counter/integrator. The counter/integrator values are saved at the selected interval.

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Ext. Ctrl signal Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Ext. ctrl signal

Weekday Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Weekday

Daily start time Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Daily start time

Daily end time Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Daily end time

Generate reset Configuration

➔ Counter/integrator

➔ Generate reset

Bin. inp. 1 — 4, Logic channel 1 — 6, Low alarm 1 — 6, Low comb.al., High alarm 1 — 6, High comb.al., Count/Int/Al 1 — 6, C/i. comb.al., Comb. alarm, CF inserted, IntMemAlmCF, IntMemAlmSer,

MemAlmCFcard,

Error, Modbus flag, Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

any time

(06:00:00)

any time

(18:00:00)

Off,

Bin. inp. 1 — 4, Logic channel 1 — 6, Low alarm 1 — 6, Low com.al., High alarm 1 — 6, High comb.al., Count/Int/Al 1 — 6, C/i. comb.al., Comb. alarm, CF inserted, IntMemAlmCF, IntMemAlmSer, MemAlmCFcard, Error, Modbus flag,

Only programmable, if the parameter Type is set to “external” on at least one counter/integrator. Summation of the counter/ integrator values will only take place if the selected digital signal is set to “1”. When changing to “0”, the values will be saved and reset.

Only programmable, if the parameter Type is set to “Weekly” on at least one counter/integrator. The counter/integrator values are saved on the selected day on reaching the synchronizing time.

Only programmable, if the parameter Type is set to “Daily from-to” on at least one counter/integrator.

Here you can determine the event which will reset

all counter and integrator counts (without saving).

v Page 19

“External reset”

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.6 Configuration - Recording

Parameter Value/Selection Description

Analog channels

Input signal Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Input signal

Channel name Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Channel name

Unit Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Unit

Decimal place Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Decimal place

Line width Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Line width

Alarm Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

Low limit Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

➔ Low limit

High limit Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

➔ High limit

Analog input 1 — 6,

Math channel 1 — 6

16 characters

Analog channel 1 — 6

5 characters

Automatic, X.XXXX, XX.XXX, XXX.XX, XXXX.X, XXXXX.

Thin, Thick

Off, Activated

-99999 to

-99999 to 0 to +99999

0 to +99999

Select which channel is to be recorded (stored).

The channel name is shown in the channel line (header) for bar graph and scaling.

Automatic: representation with maximum resolution

Line width of the measurement curve within the graphical display

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Differential Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

➔ Differential

(1) = Low limit (2) = High limit (3) = Differential

-99999 to 0 to +99999

Text Low alarm Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarm

➔ Te xt

Text High alarm Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarms

➔ Te xt

Alarm delay Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Analog channels

➔ Analog channel 1 — 6

➔ Alarms

➔ Alarm delay

Low alarm

High alarm

Standard text, Text 1 — 18 , No text

Standard text, Text 1 — 18, No text

0 — 32767s Alarm delay is activated at

v Chapter 3.5 “Event list” v Configuration ➔ Texts,

Page 74

a value > 0. When activated, an alarm will only be generated when it has been present for at least as long as it takes for the set time to elapse.

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description

Event traces

Input signal Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Event traces

➔ Event traces 1 — 6

➔ Input signal

Trace designation Configuration

➔ Recording ➔ Event traces

➔ Event traces 1 — 4

➔ Trace design.

Memory status: Normal operation

Stored value: Normal operation

Storage cycle: Normal operation

Start time: Timed operation

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Normal operation

➔ Memory status

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Normal operation

➔ Stored value

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Normal operation

➔ Storage cycle

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Timed operation

➔ Start time

Off,

Bin. inp. 1 — 4,

Logic channel 1 — 6, Low alarm 1 — 6, Low comb.al., High alarm 1 — 6, High comb.al, Count/Int/Al 1 — 6, C/i. comb.al., Comb. alarm, CF inserted, IntMemAlmCF, IntMemAlmSer, MemAlmCFcard, Error, Modbus flag,

7 characters

BE 1 — 4

Operating modes

Off,

Average val., Instant val., Minimum, Maximum,

Peak value

1—60 — 32767s v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

any time Off when

The event (digital signal) which is to be recorded is assigned to an event trace here.

Event traces 5 and 6 are switched off in the factory setting.

v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

modes” Chapter 2.8 “Storing data”

Start time = End time

End time: Timed operation

Stored value: Timed operation

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Timed operation

➔ End time

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Timed operation

➔ Stored value

any time

Average val., Instant val., Minimum, Maximum,

Peak value

v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

modes” Chapter 2.8 “Storing data”

4 Configuration parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Storage cycle:

Timed operation

Control signal: Event operation

Stored value: Event operation

Storage cycle: Event operation

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Timed operation

➔ Storage cycle

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Event operation

➔ Control signal

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Event operation

➔ Stored value

Configuration

➔ Recording

➔ Event operation

➔ Storage cycle

1—5 — 32767s v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

modes” Chapter 2.8 “Storing data”

Average val., Instant val., Minimum, Maximum,

Peak value

1—5 — 32767s v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

If the configured signal is active, the instrument will switch to event operation.

v Chapter 2.7 “Operating

modes” Chapter 2.8 “Storing data”

4.2.7 Configuration - Outputs (extra code)

Parameter Value/Selection Description Action of

outputs

Control signal: Outputs

Configuration

➔ Outputs

➔ Relay K1 — K3,

➔ Action

Configuration

➔ Outputs

➔ Relay K1 — K3,

➔ Control signal

Off, make (SPST-NO), break (SPST-NC)

As standard, relay K1 is configured as break (SPSTNO), K2 and K3 are inactive.

The configured signal is output to the relay. The default setting for K1 is Error.

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.8 Configuration - Control functions

Parameter Value/Selection Description External texts:

Binary input 1 — 4

External texts: Logic channel 1—6

Key inhibit Configuration

Configuration

➔ Control functions

➔ External texts

➔ Binary input

1…4

Configuration

➔ Control functions

➔ External texts

➔ Logic channel

1—6

➔ Control functions

➔ Key inhibit

Standard text, Text 1 — 18,

No text

Standard text, Text 1 — 18,

No text

Off,

v Chapter 3.5 “Event list” v Chapter 4.2.9

“Configuration - Texts”

Can only be used if the “Math/logic module” option is available.

v Chapter 3.5 “Event list” v Chapter 4.2.9

“Configuration - Texts”

The keys will be locked as soon as the selected signal is activated

4.2.9 Configuration - Texts

Parameter Value/Selection Description Te xt s Configuration

➔ Te xt s

➔ Te xt1 — 1 8

20 characters

Tex t 1 — 1 8

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.10Configuration - Interfaces

Parameter Value/Selection Description

Serial interface

Interface type Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔ Interface type

Protocol Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔ Protocol

Baud rate Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔ Baud rate

Data format Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔ Data format

Device address Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔ Device address

Min. response time Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ RS232/RS485

➔

Min. response time

IP address Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ Ethernet

➔ IP address

Subnet mask Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ Ethernet

➔ Subnet mask

Gateway Configuration

➔ Interfaces

➔ Ethernet

➔ Gateway

RS232,

RS485

MODbus,

Jbus

9600 bps, 19200 bps,

38400 bps

8-1-none,

8-1-odd, 8-1-even, 8-2-none

1 —254

0 —500ms

Ethernet interface

000.000.000.000 …

192.168.000.010 …

255.255.255.255

000.000.000.000 …

255.255.000.000 …

255.255.255.255

000.000.000.000 …

255.255.255.255

Parameters for the serial interface (extra code)

The IP address for the recorder is set here.

The subnet mask is set here. Devices are combined into subnets through the subnet mask. All devices whose IP address, when AND-linked, is identical to the subnet mask, belong to one subnet and can thus communicate with each other.

The address for the standard gateway is set here. Devices that do not belong to a subnet can communicate through the standard gateway.

4 Configuration parameters

4.2.11Configuration - Undocumented parameters

Parameter Value/Selection Description Undocumented

parameter 1 — 40

4.2.12Configuration - Fine calibration

Parameter Value/Selection Description Calibration status Configuration

Actual start value Configuration

Set start value Configuration

Actual end value Configuration

Set end value Configuration

Configuration

➔ Undoc. parameter

➔ Par. 1 — 40

➔ Fine calibration

➔ Analog input 1 — 6

➔ Calibration status

➔ Fine calibration

➔ Analog input 1 — 6

➔ Actual start value

➔ Fine calibration

➔ Analog input 1 — 6

➔ Set start value

➔ Fine calibration

➔ Analog input 1 — 6

➔ Actual end value

➔ Fine calibration

➔ Analog input 1 — 6

➔ Set end value

These parameters are intended for customerspecific adaptation. Alteration to the settings may only be carried on the express instruction of the equipment manufacturer.

Off, On

-99999 to 0 to +99999 Start value for

-99999 to 1000 to +99999 End value for

A calibration (adjustment) of the analog measurements can be activated here. The adjustment is carried out using a linear equation.

actual line. Only active when calibration status = On.

target line. Only active when calibration status = On.

actual line. Only active when calibration status = On.

target line. Only active when calibration status = On.

Systematic errors, such as those caused by an unsuitable probe mounting, for example, can be compensated through fine calibration.

Example: A sensor covers temperatures from 200 to 300°C.

It is built into a tunnel oven so unfavorably that it always indicates 10°C less than the temperature of the oven contents. The incorrect measurement can be corrected through fine calibration.

Actual start value : 200°C Set start value : 210°C Actual end value : 300°C Set end value : 310°C

The setup program is used for the easy creation of configuration files, and to configure the instruments from a PC.

5.1 Hardware and software requirements

The following hardware and software requirements have to be met for installing and operating the setup program:

5 Setup program

Minimum configuration

- Intel Pentium

-Microsoft Windows

III or higher,

NT4.0 (SP6a), 2000 or XP,

- 128Mbyte main memory,

-CD drive,

-mouse,

- one free serial interface or network connection, or CompactFlash memory cards (depending on the type of data transmission to the paperless recorder), and

- 120Mbyte available on hard disk.

In addition, the following items are required for communication between the PC and the recorder, such as:

- reader/writer for CompactFlash memory card or

- PC interface cable including adapter (only when using the setup interface) or

- serial interface cable (when using the RS232 or RS485 interface) or

- network connection (when using the Ethernet connection).

Recommended configuration

- Intel Pentium 4

- Windows XP or 2000

- 512Mbyte main memory

- 2Gbyte free space on hard disk for data

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

5 Setup program

5.2 Installation

Run the installation program

Program start h Start the setup program by selecting the entry “Setup program ...“ in the

h Start Microsoft Windows

If Microsoft Windows has already been started, all Windows programs must be shut down before installing the setup program.

h Insert the CD into the drive, then close the drive. After the CD has been inserted, the installation program will start

automatically. If not, proceed as follows: h Start the file “Launch.exe” in the main directory of the CD. The installation program will lead you through the rest of the installation with

screen messages.

If no valid license number is entered during the installation, the setup program will remain fully functional for 30 days. After this time, the data transmission, data storage and printout functions will be disabled.

chosen program folder.

When the software has just been installed for the first time, there will not yet be a query of the user name and password. In the menu Extras, the query at the start of the program can be activated by the function Renew log-in / Alter password. The activation of the log-in function can be used to distinguish between the user types “Specialist” and “Maintenance”. These two users have different access rights with regard to the functions in the setup program.

v “Renew log-in / Alter password” on page 101 v Chapter 6 “Rights”

If the query is active, proceed as follows: h Log in.

Please note that not all functions are available to all users.

5.3 User interface

Menu bar

To ol b ar

Working area

Connection status

Teleservice

5 Setup program

Menu bar The individual functions of the setup program can be started by using the

Toolbar The toolbar contains selected functions of the menu bar. They can be started

menu bar. v Chapter 5.8 “Menu functions”

from the left mouse button. If you rest the mouse pointer on one of the icons (tool tips), you will see the function title after a short delay.

5 Setup program

Shifting the toolbar

The position of the toolbar can be changed, if desired.

h Move the mouse pointer between two icon groups.

h Press the left mouse button. h Keeping the left mouse button pressed, drag the toolbar to the required

position.

h Now release the mouse button.

Possible positions are:

- the left or right window border (vertical orientation),

- below the menu bar (horizontal orientation),

- at the bottom edge, above the user details (horizontal orientation) or

- any position (in own window - horizontal orientation).

Working area Here you are provided with an overview of the current settings of a

configuration file. v Chapter 5.4 “Configuration”

Connection status

Te le se r vic e Using Teleservice, you can view the latest data from the paperless recorder

In the “Connection status” line you can check whether a connection to a device has been established, and which interface data are being used. The line can be made visible or hidden through Window ➔ Connection status.

Example: No connection

Example: Connection to a device

The line can be moved (like the toolbar). In order for the shift to work, first position the mouse pointer on the position shown below, before you press the left mouse button.

and alter the Modbus flag. Teleservice can be made visible or hidden through the function Window ➔ Teleservice.

v Chapter 5.5 “Teleservice”

5.4 Configuration

Navigation tree

for finding the settings quickly

Dialog window

The settings are displayed here.

Current setup

By using the function File ➔ New (or File ➔ Open) you can create a new configuration file (setup) or open an already existing one. The working area will be filled with the corresponding settings.

5 Setup program

Navigation tree A single click with the left mouse button in the navigation tree will position the

entry visibly in the dialog window. Clicking on will reduce the size of the display, one click on will enlarge

the display again.

A double-click on an entry (e.g. ) will start the change dialog. Alternatively, a change can also be started via the menu bar (Edit ➔ Configuration level ➔ Device data).

Dialog window By double-clicking on an entry in the dialog window, you can start the change

dialog. One click on “Arrow to right” ( ) before the entry will list the current setting in the dialog window, one click on “Arrow down” ( ) will hide the current setting again.

Current setup If several setup settings are open at the same time, just one simple click on the

name and ...

5 Setup program

... the window becomes an active window.

Functions of the right mouse button

If you use the right mouse button in the dialog window, different functions will be available. These functions concern that part of the configuration on which the mouse pointer was positioned when the right mouse button was pressed.

Example: The right mouse button was pressed when it was on the entry “Analog inputs”.

Analog inputs

This function starts the change dialog for configuring the analog inputs. Alternatively, configuring can also be started by a double-click with the left mouse button.

Analog inputs

This function prompts the display of the current configuration of the analog inputs. As an alternative, the current configuration can also be displayed by a

click (left mouse button) on “Arrow to right” ( ).

 Edit

 Maximize

5 Setup program

Analog inputs  Online edit

The current settings of the analog inputs are read out directly from the instrument, and the change dialog is opened. Now you can alter the configuration. After alteration, the new setting is transmitted back to the instrument and entered in the dialog window.

If necessary, additional information that is required will be read out from the instrument and also entered in the dialog window. For instance, when editing the analog inputs online, the device data will also be read out from the instrument.

Copy data to clipboard

This function copies the current configuration of the analog inputs to the Windows clipboard. The contents of the clipboard can, for instance, be imported into an editor or a text processing program.

Copy data to clipboard

This function copies the complete current configuration – not just that for the analog inputs – to the Windows clipboard. The contents of the clipboard can, for instance, be imported into an editor or a text processing program.

This function enables the print-out of the latest setting. You can select which parameter groups are printed out, and which are not. Alternatively, printing out can also be carried out via the File menu.

 Analog inputs

 All data

5 Setup program

Close Teleservice window

Click here to switch further registers into the display (if available)

Active register

Click here to select the register as the active register

Shift the Teleservice window v “Shifting the toolbar” on page 80

5.5 Teleservice

You can use Teleservice to request the latest data from a paperless recorder. In addition, the Modbus flag can be switched (activated).

In order to use Teleservice, there must be an existing connection to a device. v Chapter 5.7 “Connection between the PC and the recorder”

You can switch Teleservice into or out of display via the Window menu.

5 Setup program

Position the mouse pointer here, and, holding the left mouse button down, shift the Teleservice window to a different position.

Setting the Modbus flag

h With the left mouse button, click on the arrow pointing to the right

( ), until the register “Additional binary signals” appears on the screen ( ).

h Click on the register “Additional binary signals”. This automatically turns it

into an active register.

Shifting the Te le se r vic e window

h Clicking into the box with the left mouse button (single click) will switch the

Modbus flag.

The Teleservice window, too, can be shifted. The same possibilities apply as for shifting the toolbar.

v “Shifting the toolbar” on page 80

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5.6 Data transfer from and to the instrument

There are two ways of transferring the setup data to or from a recorder:

- transfer via the CompactFlash memory card and

- transfer via interface.

A new configuration will delete the data in the instrument (FLASH memory). If you want to retain the data, then the function CompactFlash card ➔ Update CF card must be started, or the data must be read out with the PCA communications software (PCC) before the configuration is transmitted.

5.6.1 Transfer via CompactFlash memory card

In order to be able to read or write to CompactFlash memory cards from a PC, you will need a card reader/writer.

When you have installed the card reader/writer, and have inserted a CompactFlash memory card, you will automatically have a new drive under Windows. You can access the new drive just like a normal hard disk, using Windows Explorer.

CompactFlash memory cards must only be removed from the card reader/writer if the function “Eject removable medium” (a function in the PC operating system) has been activated first.

Only one configuration file can be saved to the CF card at any time, since there is no file name as a variable.

Measurement data from several instruments can be on the same CF card, since they have unambiguous identifications.

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Data import from CF card

Data export to CF card

Paperless recorder

You can use the paperless recorder to write setup data to the CompactFlash memory card, or to read from it.

v Chapter 3.6 “CompactFlash card”

Import/export errors

If an error occurs on the paperless recorder side during transfer from or to a CF card, it will be indicated in the CompactFlash card menu and will remain until the error has been eliminated or is overwritten by a fresh error message.

Setup program Use the toolbar or the Data transfer menu with its functions “Data export to CF

card” and “Data import from CF card” in order to transfer the setup data.

Do not use the menu function “File ‘ Save as ...”. It cannot be used to create a valid CF card for the paperless

recorder.

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Formatting the CF card

To format a CF card using the Windows workplace (e. g. Windows XP): h Make a double-click on the workplace symbol in the “Desktop” area for the

PC, using the left mouse button.

h Click with the right mouse button on the drive letter for the CF card. h Select the function Format.

A CompactFlash memory card (CF card) must be formatted for FAT (not FAT32 or NTFS).

If you format a CF card yourself, you must not use fast-formatting (Quickformat). If this is disregarded, a fault-free exchange of data cannot be ensured.

h Select FAT file system. h Click on the “Start” button.

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5.6.2 Transfer via interface

Data transfer is possible via one of the following interfaces:

Paperless recorder PC

Setup interface RS232 Setup interface USB RS232 RS232 RS485 RS485

(plug-in card or converter)

Ethernet Ethernet

v The settings for the interface parameters can be found in Chapter 4.2.10

“Configuration - Interfaces”.

Setup - RS232 You will need the interface cable (including adapter) in this case. It is available

as an accessory for the recorder.

Setup - USB You will need the interface cable (including adapter) in this case. It is available

as an accessory for the recorder.

RS232 v For the pin assignment, please refer to the Interface Description 59482.

RS485 v For the pin assignment, please refer to the Interface Description 59482.

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Data transfer from device

Data transfer to device

Ethernet The paperless recorder or a PC can be connected to the network using

normal, commercially available network cables (with RJ45 connector). If the recorder and a PC are to be connected directly together, please use a crossover cable.

Only one 1 PC (client) at a time can access the instrument (server) via the Ethernet interface.

Starting the transfer

Use the toolbar or the Data transfer menu with its functions “Data export to device” and “Data transfer from device” in order to transfer the setup data.

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If the option is active ( ), a check is made at the end whether the chosen device can be accessed via the selected interface.

Here you can choose whether the device should be defined as the default device ( ). The system will automatically access a default device, other devices must be linked through the device list.

5.7 Connection between the PC and the recorder

If data are to be exchanged between a recorder and a PC, it is essential to define which instrument and which route is used for communication, and to establish a connection between the instrument and the PC.

Connection to an instrument is made by using the function Data transfer ➔ Establish connection or by a click on the symbol.

If a connection already exists (communication is active) between the setup program and a recorder, then no other software components (e.g. PCC) can access the instrument through the same interface.

5.7.1 Assistant for device settings

If there has never been any previous communication with an instrument, the “Assistant for Device Settings” will automatically be started when the first attempt is made to access the instrument. This helps you to set up a device list.

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h First select the device version. h Enter an additional description, if appropriate. h Set one of the option fields, if appropriate. h Activate the button.

h Select the interface which you want to use to access the device.

The next steps depend on the interface or type of connection that has been selected.

TCP/IP PORT The following parameters must be selected:

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Analog modem / ISDN

IP address / HOST name

Port number, port name

Communications protocol

Communications password

The following parameters must be selected:

Telephone number Enter the telephone

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (Example: 192.168.0.10)

502 The port used for

Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus protocol

0 The communications

Enter the IP address of your device. If you enter the name, the IP address can be determined by clicking on the button “Convert HOST name to IP address”.

communication. Set the

Modbus TCP/IP here.

password must match the one that has been set in the device.

number for connecting to the required device.

Serial interface

Connect via Select the modem that

is to be used to make the connection.

Communications protocol

Device address 1 — 255 (255 can only

Communications password

The following parameters must be selected:

Connected to COM1, COM2 The PC interface to

Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus protocol

be set if just one device is connected)

0 The communications

Set the Modbus protocol here.

Device address for the Modbus protocol.

password must match the one that has been set in the device.

which the paperless recorder is connected.

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Transmission rate 9600, 19200, 38400 The transmission rate

Control signal RS232 If the RS232 interface

must match the one set in the device. If “RS232 setup interface (TTL)” has been selected as the control signal, then 9600 must be set.

on the device is used.

RS232 setup interface (TTL)

RS422-RTS If the RS422/485 RS422-DTR RS485-RTS RS485-DTR

Expanded Stop bit and

parity

Communications protocol

Device address 1 — 255

Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus protocol

(255 can only be set if just one device is connected to the interface)

If the setup interface on the device is used.

interface on the device is used.

The parameters under the “Expanded” button must also match those in the device.

Standard and obligatory setting for the control signal “RS232 setup interface (TTL)”: Stop bit = 1 Parity = none

Set the Modbus protocol here.

Device address for the Modbus protocol. If the “RS232setup interface” is used as the control signal, then the device address will be ignored – it does not have to match the address in the device.

Communications password

0 The communications

password must match that set in the device.

Exception: Communication via the setup interface can always be established without a communications password.

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Make a connection

with the selected device.

Remove device(s) from the list.

Alter properties

Add a new device

Automatically search the

interfaces for devices

Use the assistant to carry out the function “Add new device” or “Alter properties”.

Alter properties

Device list When all settings have been made, the device is entered in the device list.

5.7.2 Device list

All devices that have been defined are shown in a device list. The interface parameters are also administered here, and new, additional devices can also be defined in the device list.

Use the button to make a connection to a device. By using the Ctrl key on the PC keyboard and the left mouse button, you can select several devices at the same time (only for deleting devices from the device list).

A successful connection produces a change in the toolbar.

Not connected

Connected

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5.8 Menu functions

5.8.1 File

New Opens a new setup in the working area. The values will be preset to the factory

default settings.

Open Opens an existing setup from a file, and present the contents in the working

area.

Save Saves the setup that is shown in the working area to a file. It is only necessary

to enter the file name once. If the file is saved again, no query is made about the file name.

Save as Saves the setup that is shown in the working area to a file. Unlike the Save

function, this always asks for a file name.

Close Removes a complete setup from the working area. If changes have not yet

been saved, this can still be done immediately after calling up the Close function.

Delete Deletes a file from a hard disk or another data storage medium.

Deleted files cannot be recovered.

Export as RTF text

Print When you have called up the function, the selection of what is to be printed

Print preview The printed result is displayed on the screen. You can let several pages be

Printer setup Here you can make alterations to the settings for your printer. When the

Default settings Here you can make alterations to the default settings for the program. Many

The current setup can be saved as an RTF file on the PC.

appears first. Printing will start when the selection has been concluded.

displayed, and alter the size of the pages on the screen.

program is started, the Windows default printer will always be set as the active printer.

alterations will only take effect after a fresh start of the setup program.

Exit This closes the setup program.

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5.8.2 Edit

Undo ... Undoes the last editing action. In the menu, the item Undo shows which

setting will be undone.

Restore ... The Restore function will only be available when the Undo function has been

activated. This function repeats the setting that was previously canceled by the Undo function.

Parameterization

Configuration level

This function has the same effect as a double-click with the left mouse button on the following function in the dialog window.

This function has the same effect as a double-click with the left mouse button on one of the following functions in the dialog window.

Settings through setup only

This function has the same effect as a double-click with the left mouse button on the following function in the dialog window.

v Chapter 5.9 “Math/logic”

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Setup data info This function has the same effect as a double-click with the left mouse button

on one of the following functions in the dialog window.

5.8.3 Data transfer

Make connection

Disconnect This breaks an existing connection. A connection to a device must be broken

Data transfer to device

Data transfer from device

Data export to CF card

Data import from CF card

This function establishes a connection to a device. A connection to a device is a precondition for transferring a setup to or from a device via an interface (serial or Ethernet).

before a new connection can be established to another devices.

Transmits a setup to a device.

Read in a setup from a device. If there is no connection, the program will automatically attempt to access the default device.

The setup will be saved on a CompactFlash card. The CompactFlash card can be read by the device.

This reads a setup from a CompactFlash card, and displays it in the working area.

5.8.4 Extras

All the functions in the Extras menu which require access to a device must have a connection to the device. If there is no connection, the setup program will try to access the default device from the device list. If no default device has been defined, then the device list will appear on the screen and the user must set up a connection by hand.

Enable program options

If no valid serial number was entered during the installation of a program, then it will only run in a 30-day test or demo mode. This function can be used to register a program at a later date, to convert it into a full version.

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Test functions

Break connection

Enable extra codes

Calibration/ Te st

This function is intended for later extensions within the paperless recorder (e. g. enabling the extra code for “Integrators, counters, math and logic module”).

After starting up the function, the function must be used to read out a code number from the device, and then passed on to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then generate a “release number”. The

function is used to transmit this release number to the

device, which will then enable the new device functions.

This carries out a calibration and various test functions. Calibration can only be carried out with a special license number, and is reserved for the manufacturer’s service personnel.

After activating Extras ➔ Calibration / Test and confirming the security instruction, a device must be selected, if one is not already connected. The dialog window will then appear, the hardware and software are automatically read out, and information about the result will be displayed.

Some test functions cannot be terminated as long as there is a connection to the instrument. If necessary, use the dialog window to close down the connection.

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Send the date and time to a device.

Terminates the function.

Date and time This function is used to match the date and time for a PC and a device.

The button is used to make date and time settings for a device. This function uses the information in the “New setting” selection as the basis for adjustment.

ensures that the device clock is read out continually

(cyclically). The continual read-out can be ended by activating . The clock cannot be adjusted while it is is being continually read out.

Create screen printout

Start picture With this function, the start screen (start logo after power-on) can be read,

Write message text

Ethernet interface

This function provides you with another option for documenting settings or events. Start the function and operate the “Create” button. A screenshot (printout) will be created for the device that is connected. You can save the screenshot as a bitmap, or print it out directly.

altered or swapped, and transmitted to the recorder.

This function can be used to transmit a message text to a device. The message text can be used to make an entry in the event list for a device. The functions are independent of the present setting in the dialog window. The

data can be transmitted to a device, without causing a new configuration.

Using this function, the Ethernet parameters “IP address”, “Subnet mask” and “Gateway” can be transmitted to the recorder. They are transmitted to that device which has been linked to the setup program via the device list. When transferring setup data through “data transfer to device“, “data transfer from device”, “data export to CF card“ or “data import from CF card”, the Ethernet parameters are not transmitted with this data, to avoid a collision of data in the network due to identical IP addresses.

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West Control Solutions DataVU 5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Preface

1 Introduction

1.2 Arrangement of the documentation

1.2.1 Structure of this operating manual

1.3 Typographical conventions

1.3.1 Warning signs

1.3.2 Note signs

1.3.3 Representation modes

2.1 Displays and controls

2 Device description

2.2 Operating principle and graphic elements

2.3 Analog inputs

2.4 Digital signals (event traces)

2.5 Counters / integrators / operating time counter

2.5.1 Reporting period of the counts

2.5.2 Resetting the counters / integrators / operating time counters

2.5.3 Response to instrument reconfiguration

2.5.4 Response at end of summer time

2.6 Math/logic module

2.7 Operating modes

2.8 Storing data

2.9 Read-out of data

2.10 Evaluating data

2.11 Webserver

3 Operation and visualization

3.1 Basic menu

3.2 Visualization

3.2.1 Diagram representation with digital display (small measurements)

3.2.2 Diagram representation with scaling

3.2.3 Diagram representation with bar graph

3.2.4 Large digital display (large measurements)

3.2.5 Curve representation (header switched off)

3.2.6 Evaluation of the stored measurement data

3.2.7 Counters / integrators / operating time

3.3 Parameterization

3.4 Configuration

3.5 Event list

3.6 CompactFlash card

3.7 Device info

3.8 Text entry

3.9 Entering values

3.10 Code number (password query)

4.1 Operating example

4 Configuration parameters

4.2 Table of configuration parameters

4.2.1 Parameterization

4.2.2 Configuration - Instrument (device) data

4.2.3 Configuration - Analog inputs

4.2.4 Configuration - Math channels

4.2.5 Configuration - Counter/integrator (extra code)

4.2.6 Configuration - Recording

4.2.7 Configuration - Outputs (extra code)

4.2.8 Configuration - Control functions

4.2.9 Configuration - Texts

4.2.10Configuration - Interfaces

4.2.11Configuration - Undocumented parameters

4.2.12Configuration - Fine calibration

5.1 Hardware and software requirements

5 Setup program

5.2 Installation

5.3 User interface

5.4 Configuration

5.5 Teleservice

5.6 Data transfer from and to the instrument

5.6.1 Transfer via CompactFlash memory card

5.6.2 Transfer via interface

5.7 Connection between the PC and the recorder

5.7.1 Assistant for device settings

5.7.2 Device list

5.8 Menu functions

5.8.1 File

5.8.2 Edit

5.8.3 Data transfer

5.8.4 Extras