West Control Solutions DataVU 7 User Manual

DataVU 7 - Operating Manual
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Menu structure of the paperless recorder
v Chapter 8 "Device Manager"
v Chapter 7 "Memory Manager"
v Chapter 6 "Alarm and Event Lists"
v Chapter 4 "Visualization"
v Chapter 5 "Memory Presentation (History)"
1 Introduction 9
1.1 Preface ........................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Arrangement of the Documentation ...................................................... 10
1.3 Typographical Conventions .................................................................... 12
2 Instrument Description 15
2.1 Displays and Controls ............................................................................. 17
2.2 Analog Inputs ........................................................................................... 20
2.3 Binary Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................. 21
2.4 Relay Outputs ........................................................................................... 22
2.5 Counter/Integrators ................................................................................. 22
2.5.1 Counter ...................................................................................................... 23
2.5.2 Integrators .................................................................................................. 23
2.5.3 Operating time counter .............................................................................. 24
2.5.4 High-speed counters ................................................................................. 24
2.5.5 Flow rate quantity ...................................................................................... 24
2.5.6 Recording period of the counts ................................................................. 25
2.5.7 Reset counters ........................................................................................... 26
2.5.8 Response to setting the time ..................................................................... 26
2.5.9 Response to instrument reconfiguration .................................................... 27
2.5.10 Response to reconfiguration of the counters on the instrument ............... 27
2.5.11 Response to reconfiguration of counters with setup program .................. 27
2.6 Math/Logic Module .................................................................................. 28
2.7 Binary Signals ........................................................................................... 31
2.8 Operating Modes ..................................................................................... 34
2.8.1 Normal, Timed, and Event Mode ............................................................... 34
2.8.2 Eco mode ................................................................................................... 35
2.9 Data Storage ............................................................................................ 37
2.10 Reading out Data ..................................................................................... 39
2.11 Archiving and Evaluating Data ................................................................
40
3 Operating Principle 43
3.1 Operating Principle and Graphic Elements ........................................... 43
3.2 Operating Example .................................................................................. 48
Contents
3.3 Group and Plant Management (Batches) ............................................... 50
4 Visualization 53
4.1 Activating the Operator Level ................................................................. 53
4.2 Overview of Header Lines ....................................................................... 54
4.3 Curve Presentation .................................................................................. 55
4.4 Bar Graph Presentation ........................................................................... 56
4.5 Text Picture Presentation ........................................................................ 57
4.6 Process Image Presentation ................................................................... 58
4.7 Binary diagram presentation .................................................................. 58
4.8 Reports ..................................................................................................... 59
4.9 Batches/Plants ......................................................................................... 60
4.9.1 Current Batches ......................................................................................... 60
4.9.2 Completed Batches ................................................................................... 62
4.9.3 Batch Control with Barcode Reader .......................................................... 63
4.10 Counters and Integrators ........................................................................ 66
4.11 Comment Entry ........................................................................................ 67
5 Memory Presentation (History) 69
6 Alarm and Event Lists 73
6.1 Call from One of the Visualization Modes ............................................. 74
6.2 Call from the Memory Presentation ....................................................... 76
6.3 Symbols .................................................................................................... 76
7 Memory Manager 77
8 Device Manager 81
8.1 Close Device Manager ............................................................................ 82
8.2 Log-in and Log-out .................................................................................. 82
8.3 Device information ................................................................................... 84
8.4 Device Audit Trail ..................................................................................... 89
8.5 Configuration ............................................................................................ 90
8.6 Parameterization ...................................................................................... 90
8.7 Service ...................................................................................................... 91
9 Parameterization 93
9.1 Fine calibration ......................................................................................... 94
9.2 Counters/integrators ............................................................................... 94
9.3 Date and time ........................................................................................... 94
9.4 Batches/plants ......................................................................................... 95
10 Configuration - General 97
11 Configuration - Device Data 99
12 Configuration - Screen 101
12.1 Brightness … Show text image ........................................................... 101
12.2 Show process image … Bar code -> current batch ........................... 102
13 Configuration - Analog Inputs 105
13.1 Sensor … Offset ..................................................................................... 105
13.2 Filter Constant … Unit ........................................................................... 106
13.3 Comma format … Alarm Configuration ............................................... 108
13.4 Alarm configuration ............................................................................... 109
13.4.1 Status … Alarm text 2 .............................................................................. 109
13.4.2 Alarm rejection ......................................................................................... 110
14 Configuration - Binary Inputs/Outputs 111
14.1 Function … Alarm Configuration .......................................................... 111
14.2 Alarm Configuration .............................................................................. 112
15 Configuration - Relay 115
Contents
16 Configuration - External Analog Inputs 117
16.1 Range Start … Alarm Configuration .................................................... 117
16.2 Alarm configuration ............................................................................... 118
16.2.1 Status … Alarm text 2 .............................................................................. 118
16.2.2 Alarm rejection ......................................................................................... 120
17 Configuration - External Binary Inputs 121
17.1 Channel Name … Alarm Configuration ................................................ 121
17.2 Alarm Configuration .............................................................................. 122
18 Configuration - Groups 125
18.1 Parameter ............................................................................................... 126
18.2 Analog Channels .................................................................................... 127
18.3 Binary Channels ..................................................................................... 130
18.4 Counters/Integrators ............................................................................. 130
18.5 Diagram View ......................................................................................... 131
18.6 Normal Operation .................................................................................. 133
18.7 Event Mode ............................................................................................. 135
18.8 Timed Mode ............................................................................................ 136
19 Configuration Report 137
19.1 Total … Period ........................................................................................ 137
19.2 External … Out of range ........................................................................ 139
20 Configuration - Limit Monitoring 141
20.1 Function … Alarm Configuration .......................................................... 141
20.2 Alarm Configuration .............................................................................. 143
21 Configuration - Counters/Integrators 145
21.1 General Setting ...................................................................................... 145
21.2 Function … Specific Setting ................................................................. 147
21.3 Input Signal … Decimal Place ............................................................... 149
21.4 Range Start … Alarm Configuration .................................................... 151
21.5 Alarm Configuration .............................................................................. 152
22 Configuration - Interface 155
22.1 Ethernet .................................................................................................. 156
22.2 RS232/RS485 .......................................................................................... 158
22.2.1 General .................................................................................................... 158
22.2.2 Modbus master ........................................................................................ 159
22.3 RS232 for Barcode Reader ................................................................... 161
23 Configuration – Batches/Plants 163
23.1 General Information on Batches .......................................................... 163
23.2 General Plant Parameters ..................................................................... 165
23.3 Plant 1 — 3 .............................................................................................. 166
23.3.1 General .................................................................................................... 166
23.3.2 Lines 1—10 .............................................................................................. 168
23.4 Final Remarks ........................................................................................ 171
24 Configuration - Date and Time 173
24.1 Time Synch. … Daylight Saving Time .................................................. 173
24.2 Start Daylight Saving ............................................................................. 175
24.3 End Daylight Saving ............................................................................... 176
25 Configuration - Undocumented Parameters 177
26 Entering text and values 179
26.1 Text entry ................................................................................................ 179
26.1.1 Entering characters .................................................................................. 179
26.1.2 Insert spaces ........................................................................................... 181
26.1.3 Delete character ....................................................................................... 181
26.1.4 Move cursor ............................................................................................. 181
26.1.5 Enter text from text list ............................................................................. 181
26.1.6 Finish entry .............................................................................................. 181
26.1.7 Reject entry .............................................................................................. 182
26.2 Entry via selection field ......................................................................... 182
Contents
26.3 Entering values ....................................................................................... 183
26.3.1 Whole numbers (integers) ........................................................................ 183
26.3.2 Real numbers (floating point) ................................................................... 184
27 Web server 185
27.1 General .................................................................................................... 185
27.2 Online Visualization (All Visualizations Except Batches) .................... 188
27.3 Three freely programmable HTML pages ............................................ 190
27.4 Online Visualization of Current Batch Reports ................................... 191
27.5 4-Way View ............................................................................................. 192
28 Appendix 195
28.1 Bar code ................................................................................................. 195
28.1.1 Batch control ........................................................................................... 195
28.1.2 Batch texts ............................................................................................... 196
29 Index 199

1.1 Preface

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1 Introduction

Please read this manual before commissioning the instrument. Keep the instructions in a place which is accessible to all users at all times.
Please assist us in improving these instructions where necessary.
Your comments will be appreciated.
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 = Electro Static Discharge
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1 Introduction

1.2 Arrangement of the Documentation

The documentation for this instrument is addressed to equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and users with appropriate technical expertise. It consists of the following parts:
Instrument documentation in printed form
59486 Operating instructions
The operating instructions are an extract from the operating manual and cover the basic operation of the paperless recorder.
59488/59490 Installation instructions
The installation instructions describe the installation of the recorder and the connection of the supply and signal cables. The instructions also contain a list of the technical data.
59488 Installation instructions for recorder with zinc die-cast panel 59490 Installation instructions for recorder with stainless steel panel
Instrument documentation in the form of PDF files
The “Instrument documentation in the form of PDF files” is on the CD that is included in the delivery.
59484 Operating manual
It contains information about commissioning, operation and parameterization on the instrument, as well as about the setup program (available as an option).
59486 Operating instructions
The operating instructions are an extract from the operating manual and cover the basic operation of the paperless recorder.
59494 Interface description (serial interfaces)
This provides information on communication (RS 232/RS 485) with supervisory systems.
Interface description (Ethernet interface)
This provides information on the connection of a paperless recorder to a company-internal network. This description is integrated into 59494.
59496 Interface description (PROFIBUS-DP interface)
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This provides information on the connection of a paperless recorder to a PROFIBUS-DP system.
59488/59490 Installation instructions
The installation instructions describe the installation of the recorder and the connection of the supply and signal cables. The instructions also contain a list of the technical data.
59488 Installation instructions for recorder with zinc die-cast panel 59490 Installation instructions for recorder with stainless steel panel
59492 Setup program
These instructions describe the functions of the setup program. The setup program is available as an accessory.
1 Introduction
DS-DV7-1-EN­1202
59498 PC evaluation software PCA3000
59500 PCA communications software PCC
Data sheet
The data sheet contains general information, the order details and, technical data.
The operating manual describes the operation and the features of the PC evaluation software.
The PC evaluation software serves to visualize and evaluate process data (measurement data, batch data, messages ...). The process data can be read in via the CompactFlash memory card, or made available through the PCC software.
The operating manual describes the operation and features of the PCA Communications software.
The PCA Communications software is responsible for the data transfer from the paperless recorder to a PC, or across a network.
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1.3 Typographical Conventions

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!
Warning
This symbol is used when there may be damage to equipment or data if the instructions are ignored or not followed correctly!
Warning
This symbol is used where special care is required when handling
components liable to damage through electrostatic discharge.
Note signs
1
abc
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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 Rotate control knob h Press control knob
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Presentation modes
Screen texts
1 Introduction
Program manager
Edit
Device data
Texts that are displayed in the setup program are indicated by italic script.
Menu items
Menu items in the setup and instrument software referred to in this operating manual are shown in italics. Menu name, menu item and submenu item are separated from each other by “
”.
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2 Instrument Description

Setup program PC Eval. software (PCA3000) PCA Communications software
Software
Internal channels
18x math channels
18x logic channels
27x counters / integrators
Inputs/outputs
0…18 analog inputs max. 0…24 binary inputs/outputs max.
(maximum of 3 module slots, can be fitted with 6 analog inputs or 3 analog inputs and 8 binary inputs/outputs)
Display/operation
Power supply
Display
Operation
5.5" TFT color display, 320 x 240 pixels, 256 colors
control knob or touchpad (left, right, press)
additionally up to 24 analog inputs and up to 24 binary inputs
Inputs via interface
1 relay (standard) additionally 6 relays (option)
Relay outputs
AC 100...240V +10/-15%,
48...63Hz AC/DC 20...30V, 48...63Hz
Interface
as standard
1x RS232/RS485
option 1x PROFIBUS-DP
1x Ethernet 10/100 Mbits/sec 4x USB interfaces
1x RS232 (barcode reader)
internal memory 256 Mbytes
external memory CompactFlash card and USB memory stick
Meas. data memory
Partlow V7
The connection diagram is described in the Installation Instructions 59488/59490. When the paperless recorder is delivered, a printed version of the installation instructions is included.
59488 Installation instructions for recorder
59490 Installation instructions for recorder
with zinc die-cast panel
with stainless steel panel
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Device features
Front panel Zinc die-cast with lid Stainless steel
(enclosed)
Interfaces locatesd on front panel
External memory CF-card located on front
Operation Control knob Touchpad
Interfaces located on device‘s rear
Special features Tested acc. to KTA 3505
2x USB None
None
panel, maximum 4 GB
2x USB, 1x RS232/RS485, 1x RS232, 1x Ethernet, 1x PROFIBUS-DP (option)
2x USB, 1x RS232/RS485, 1x RS232, 1x Ethernet, 1x PROFIBUS-DP (option)
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2.1 Displays and Controls

Power LED (green)
is on continuously as soon as power is applied.
Status LED (red)
is on continuously
if an alarm is present.
Cover
for the CompactFlash
®
slot
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and the setup plug connection
Control knob
The control knob is used to configure and operate the paperless recorder. It can be rotated in both clockwise
and anti-clockwise directions, and pressed.
TFT color display
320 x 240 pixels, 256 colors
Recorder with zinc die-cast panel
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1.
CompactFlash® is a registered trademark of the SanDisk Corporation.
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USB host
for data exchange
(measurement data,
configuration data,
user lists) between the
recorder and the PC
USB device
for communication with the setup program or PCC
Header Status &
title bar
Ejector for the CompactFlash memory card
Numerical measurement display
Visualization window
(diagram)
CompactFlash slot
for data exchange
(measurement data, configuration
data, user lists) between the
recorder and the PC
Signal LED
Light is on during access to the CompactFlash memory card.
Recorder with zinc die-cast panel
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The CompactFlash memory card must not be removed during access (signal LED is on).
The USB interfaces are not designed for continuous use.
The life of the background illumination can be prolonged by using the parameter “Screen off”.
Recorder with
Power LED (green)
is on continuously as soon as power is applied.
Status LED (red)
is on continuously
if an alarm is present.
To uc h pa d
The touchpad is used to configure and operate the recorder. A circular motion with a finger at the outer edge has the same effect as the turning of the con-
trol knob. Tapping the middle of the touchpad has
the same effect as when the control knob is pressed.
TFT color display
320 x 240 pixels, 256 colors
stainless steel panel
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All descriptions of the control knob in this operating manual also apply to the touchpad.
For recorders with a stainless steel panel (extra code) the Com-
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pactFlash memory card is not available as external memory. The measured data can be saved through one of the interfaces or through a USB flash drive (on the rear side).
No interfaces at the front panel are available. The installation instructions from 59490 are to be heeded and
complied with.
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2.2 Analog Inputs

Internal analog inputs
External analog inputs
The paperless recorder can be equipped with 0 to 18 analog inputs. During configuration, they are designated Analog input 1 — 18.
There are two ways of finding out the exact number of analog inputs that have been integrated:
- Check the type code on the nameplate against the type designation. Please refer to the Installation Instructions 59488 for an explanation of the nameplate and type designation.
- Read the information on the instrument, in the menu Device manager
Device info Hardw.
In addition to the internal analog inputs, external analog inputs can also be connected to the recorder.
External analog inputs can be connected to the recorder via three different interfaces. When configuring the external analog inputs, these are designated
External analog input 1 — 24. Serial interface RS232/RS485 (Modbus)
The measured values of the external inputs can be transmitted to the recorder via these two serial interfaces. The paperless recorder can be operated either as a Modbus slave or as a Modbus master.
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Further information on using the serial interface can be found in the Interface Description 59494.
Ethernet interface
Further information on using the serial interface can be found in the Interface Description 59494.
PROFIBUS-DP
This requires the extra code PROFIBUS-DP interface. Further information on using the PROFIBUS-DP interface can be found in the
Interface Description 59496.
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2.3 Binary Inputs/Outputs

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Internal binary inputs/ outputs
External binary inputs
The recorder can be equipped with 0, 8, 16 or 24 binary inputs/outputs. During configuration, they are designated Binary input/output 1 — 24. The function (input or output) can be configured.
There are two ways of finding out the exact number of binary inputs/outputs that have been implemented:
- Check the type code on the nameplate against the type designation. Please refer to the Installation Instructions 59488 for an explanation of the nameplate and type designation.
- Read the information on the instrument, in the menu Device manager
Device info Hardw.
In addition to the internal binary inputs/outputs, external binary inputs can also be connected to the recorder.
Only external binary inputs are supported, but no external binary outputs.
External binary inputs can be connected to the recorder via three different interfaces. When configuring the external binary inputs, they are designated External binary input 1 — 24.
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Serial interface RS232/RS485 (Modbus)
The states of the external inputs can be transmitted to the recorder via these two interfaces. The paperless recorder can be operated either as a Modbus slave or as a Modbus master.
Further information on using the serial interface can be found in the Interface Description 59494.
Ethernet interface
Further information on using the serial interface can be found in the Interface Description 59494.
PROFIBUS-DP
This requires the extra code PROFIBUS-DP interface. Further information on using the PROFIBUS-DP interface can be found in the
Interface Description 59496.
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2.4 Relay Outputs

A maximum of 7 relays (1 as standard, 6 as an extra) is available to signal, for instance, alarms or limit infringements. The action can be configured as break (SPST-NC) or make (SPST-NO) contact.
There are two ways of finding out whether the 6 additional relays are available:
- Check the type code on the nameplate against the type designation. Please refer to the Installation Instructions 59488 for an explanation of the nameplate and type designation.
- Read the information on the instrument, in the menu Device manager
Device info Hardw.

2.5 Counter/Integrators

These are not electrical measurement inputs (hardware), but channels which are calculated by the paperless recorder (software).
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The terms counter and integrators encompass the following elements:
-Counter
- Integrators
- Operating time counter
- High-speed counter (hardware counter)
- Flow rate quantity

2.5.1 Counter

Counter inputs - Binary inputs
-Alarms
-Errors
-...
v Chapter 2.7 “Binary Signals”
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Counting frequency
Weighting Counted pulses are weighted by multiplying them by a factor. A down counter
8Hz max.
can be implemented by entering a negative weighting (e.g. weighting factor -1).

2.5.2 Integrators

Integrator inputs
Integrator time base
Weighting Integrators are weighted by multiplying them by a factor. Negative integration
Weighting example
- Analog inputs
- sec, min, hr and day
can be implemented by entering a negative weighting (e.g. a weighting factor of -1).
-Flow rate
- Input signal of 0 … 20mA corresponds to a flow rate of 0 … 1000 liters/sec
Minimum size of the input signal
-Time base 1sec
- Weighting 0.001 (conversion from liters to m³)
- Display of the integration value (flow rate quantity) in m³
This type of flow measurement is based on an analog input. Fast binary inputs offer another possibility (high-speed counters).
v Chapter 2.5.5 “Flow rate quantity”
Entering a threshold (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.
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2.5.3 Operating time counter

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

2.5.4 High-speed counters

Counter inputs The first two binary inputs of each module (B1, B2, B9, B10, B17, B18) can be
counted. Binary inputs are available if the module is fitted with 3 analog inputs and 8 binary inputs.
Counting frequency
Weighting Counted pulses can be weighted (by multiplying them by a factor). A down
Max. 10kHz
counter can be implemented by entering a negative weighting (e.g. weighting factor -1).

2.5.5 Flow rate quantity

This makes used of the options of existing counter function to determine flow rate quantities with the high-speed counters over the assigned time intervals (the "pulses within the time base" are multiplied by the "weighting").
The flow rate quantity only appears on the paperless recorder. It is not saved.
Counter inputs The first two binary inputs of each module (high-speed counters B1, B2, B9,
B10, B17, B18) can be used to measure the flow rate quantity (pulse counting). Binary inputs are available if the module is fitted with 3 analog inputs and 8 binary inputs.
Time base sec, min, hr and day
The time base defines the duration for which pulses will be counted (gate time) and the display interval of the flow rate quantity.
Counting frequency
Weighting Counting pulses can be weighted (by multiplying them by a factor). A down
Max. 10kHz
counter can be implemented by entering a negative weighting (e.g. weighting factor -1).
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2.5.6 Recording period of the counts

For all counters, integrators, operating time counters, and high-speed counters, the counters are concluded and the counter states are stored and restarted after an adjustable amount of time (recording time period). The counter states of the most recently completed recording period can be numerically displayed.
The following counter/integrator types are possible:
-Periodic In addition, the time period (from 1 min to 12 hrs)must be selected in the parameter Configuration 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
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Counters/Integrators General settings
- Weekly
-Monthly
-Yearly
-Total
-Daily (start — end) In addition, the time period must be selected through the two parameters
Configuration Configuration
counter/integrator will then only be updated from the start time. When the end time has been reached, the counter/integrator value is saved and then reset to 0.
Counters/Integrators General settings Start and Counters/Integrators General settings End. The
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2.5.7 Reset counters

Periodic reset There is a recording time period for each counter, integrator, operating time
counter and high-speed counter. At the end of this period, the current data (value and time) are saved and the value reset to 0. Then the next time period is recorded.
The overall and annual counters/integrators are an exception. These are saved whenever any count/integration has been completed, but not reset to 0. This means that they can be evaluated in the evaluation software PCA3000 as well.
External reset A control signal can be configured for all counters, integrators, operating time
counters and high-speed counters. The signal generates a reset of the counter states to 0 without previous values being saved. The period for the 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 Chapter 21.1 “General Setting” v Chapter 21.3 “Input Signal … Decimal Place”
Reset from control knob
The parameterization menu makes it possible to set counter states to a specific value. The preconditions is that a user is logged in to the device. When the value is entered after editing, a message with the new and the old count value 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 “Save all + update CF.” in the menu for the memory manager.
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.

2.5.8 Response to setting the time

When the time is set, all counter states are completed and saved and, value is reset to 0, and the recording period is restarted.
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2.5.9 Response to instrument reconfiguration

When the instrument is reconfigured, the current counter/integrator recording periods remain unaffected. The counter/integrator values will not be reset to 0 and the recording period will not be restarted.
The values can be deliberately reset, via the “Parameterization” menu.

2.5.10 Response to reconfiguration of the counters on the instrument

If a counter/integrator on the instrument is reconfigured, then only the affected counter/integrator will be concluded, saved, reset to 0 and have the recording period restarted.
If anything is changed through reconfiguration in the menu Configuration Counters/integrators General settings, then all counters/integrators are concluded, saved, the values reset to 0, and the recording period is restarted.

2.5.11 Response to reconfiguration of counters with setup program

If a counter/integrator is reconfigured, the setup program will conclude and save all counter states and reset the value to 0 and the recording period is restarted.
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2.6 Math/Logic Module

The math and logic module is available as an extra. Like the counters/ integrators, the math and logic module are channels that are not available as hardware but are calculated by the instrument software.
The math and logic module consists of two parts:
- the math module for calculating analog values and
- the logic module for linking Boolean values (0 or 1).
Math module The math module provides 18 measurement inputs for calculating new
“virtual” channels. For the calculated channels, separate math channels are provided in addition
to the internal analog inputs. In configuration, you have to activate the required math channel in the group configuration and thus assign it to a group.
Configuration
Setupprogram How a math channel is formed is determined through the setup program.
As variables for the formulae, the following may be available:
- Analog inputs
- Binary inputs
- Counters/integrators
-Alarms
-Errors
If counter/integrator values are used for calculation, then please note that their accuracy is reduced, since, in this case, two different data formats will have to be used for calculation. Counters/integrators are calculated in double-float format (8 bytes per value), whereas the math module employs a single-float format (4 bytes per value) according to the IEEE 754 standard. Nevertheless, it is possible to include these values in the math module.
Group x➔Analog channels ➔Channel x = Math x
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The following fixed functions are available:
-difference
-ratio
- relative humidity
- moving average
For the moving average, the reference channel has to be entered (in most cases, the analog input) and the time (in minutes). They will be used to calculate the moving average.
The following operators and functions are available for formulas: +, -, *, /, (, ), 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”.
Formulas are entered in the PC, in the setup program. It is not possible to edit math formulas on the instrument.
Further information can be obtained from the instructions on the setup program (59492).
Logic module Up to 18 channels are available for the logic channels.
As is the case with all the other binary signals, the calculated digital (Boolean) values can be used for different functions:
- recording in event traces,
- as a control signal for display switch-off,
- clock time synchronization,
- operating time counter,
- externally controlled counters/integrators
- counter/integr. reset
- event mode,
- for output to a relay and
- as count input for a counter.
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Following are some of the variables available for formulas:
- Binary inputs
- Logic channels
-Alarms
-Errors
These functions can be used for formulas:
-! (NOT)
-& (AND)
-| (OR)
-^ (XOR)
- / (rising edge)
- \ (falling edge)
-( (open bracket)
-) (close bracket)
Further information can be obtained from the instructions on the setup program (59492).
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