Yokogawa µR20000 User Manual

User’s Manual

RXA10-01 and RXA10-02

Conguration Software

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5th Edition

Foreword

Notes

Thank you for purchasing the RXA10 Configuration Software (Model: RXA10, hereafter referred to as the “configuration software”). This manual explains how to use the Configuration software. Please read this manual carefully before operating the software to ensure its correct use. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises.

• This manual describes the RXA10 that is used with the µR10000 and µR20000, version number 1.31 or before.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prio continuing improvements to the performance and functions.

• Every ef

of its contents. However, should you have any questions or nd any errors, please

contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer as listed on the back cover of this manual.

• Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this m permission of Yokogawa Electric Corporation is strictly prohibited.

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• Yokogawa Electric Corporation provides no guarantees other than for physical

deciencies found on the original disk upon opening the product package.

• Y losses or damage, direct or indirect, caused by the use or any unpredictable defect of the product.

• Serial numbers will not be reissued. Please keep the serial nu

fort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy

ransfer or loan of the software to a third party is prohibited.

okogawa Electric Corporation shall not be held responsible by any party for any

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anual without the

mber in a safe place.

Trademarks

Revisions

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Yokogawa Electric Corporation.

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Products Described in This Manual

Product Version and Principal Changes

2nd Edition

• Recorder version: before 1.31

• Configuration software: R2.0x

No. Principal Changes Reference Section

1 The printout/display format of the date can be changed. 2.4 2 Selectable range of alarm values during linear scaling is

–5% to 105% of the scale span. 3 French and German added to suffix code -2. 2.7 4 Calibration correction (/CC1 option) added. 2.3, 2.4, and 2.7

3rd Edition

• Recorder version: before 1.3x

• Configuration software: Up to R3.02

No. Principal Changes Reference Section

1 Header printout (/BT1 option) added. 2.3, 2.6, and 2.7 2 Customized menu added. 2.7

4th Edition

• Recorder version: before 1.3x

• Configuration Software: R3.0x

• CopyTool: R3.0x

No. Principal Changes Reference Section

1 Support for Windows Vista. 1.2 2 Addition of CopyTool. Chapter 4

2.7

5th Edition

• Recorder version: before 1.3x

• Configuration Software: R3.04.01

• CopyTool: R3.04.01

No. Principal Changes Reference Section

1 Support for Windows 7 1.2 2 Change of the Installer 1.3, 4.2

Terms and Conditions of the Software License

Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japanese corporation (hereinafter called “Yokogawa”), grants permission to use this Yokogawa Software Program (hereinafter called the “Licensed Software”) to the Licensee on the conditions that the Licensee agrees to the terms and conditions stipulated in Article 1 hereof. You, as the Licensee (hereinafter called “Licensee”), shall agree to the following terms and conditions for the software license (hereinafter called the “Agreement”) based on the use intended for the Licensed Software. Please note that Yokogawa grants the Licensee permission to use the Licensed Software under the terms and conditions herein and in no event shall Yokogawa intend to sell or transfer the Licensed Software to the Licensee.

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1.2 The “Licensed Software” herein shall mean and include all applicable programs technology, algorithms, and know-how such as a factor, invariant or process contained therein.

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2.1 Yokogawa grants the Licensee, for the purpose of single use, non-exclusive and non-transferable license of the Licensed Software with the license fee separately agreed upon by both parties.

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2.3 The Licensed Software shall not be copied in whole or in part except for keepin secure or supervise the copy of the Licensed Software by the Licensee itself with great, strict, and due care.

2.4 I

n no event shall the Licensee dump, reverse assemble, reverse compile, or reverse engineer the Licensed Software so that the Licensee may translate the Licensed Software into other programs or change it into a man-readable form from the source code of the Licensed Software. Unless otherwise separately agreed by Yokogawa, Yokogawa shall not provide the Licensee the source code for the Licensed Software.

2.5 The Licensed Software and its related documentation shall be the proprietary p grants Yokogawa the rights. In no event shall the Licensee be transferred, leased, sublicensed, or assigned any rights relating to the Licensed Software.

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such copy protection.

2.7 The Licensed Software may include a software program licensed for re-use by

which may include any software program from afliates of Yokogawa made or coded by themselves.) In the case that Yokogawa is granted

permission to sublicense to third parties by any licensors (sub-licensor) of the Third Party Software pursuant to different terms and conditions

than those stipulated in this Agreement, the Licensee shall observe such terms and conditions of which Yokogawa noties the Licensee in

writing separately.

2.8 In no event shall the Licensee modify including any copy thereof.

Article 3 (Restriction of Specic Use)

3.1 The Licensed Software shall not be intended specically to be designed, developed, constructed, manufactured, distributed or maintained for

the purpose of the following events: a) Operation of any aviation, vessel, or support of those operations from the ground;,

Operation of nuclear products and/or facilities;,

b) c) Operation of nuclear weapons and/or chemical weapons and/or biological weapons; or d) Operation of medical instrumentation directly utilized for humankind or the human body.

3.2 Even if the Licensee uses the Licensed Software for the purposes in the preceding Paragraph 3.1, Yokogawa has no liability to or responsibility for any demand or damage arising out of the use or operations of the Licensed Software, and the Licensee agrees, on its own responsibility, to solve and settle the claims and damages and to defend, indemnify or hold Yokogawa totally harmless, from or against any liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including fees for recalling the Products and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs), or claims arising out of and related to the above-said claims and damages.

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Licensed Software on condition that the defective Licensed Software shall be returned to Y

within seven (7) days after opening the Package at the Licensee’s expense. As the Licensed Software is provided to the Licensee on an “as is” basis when delivered, in no event shall Yokogawa warrant that any information on or in the Licensed Software, including without limitation, data on computer programs and program listings, be completely accurate, correct, reliable, or the most updated.

Notwithstanding the preceding Paragraph 4.1, when third party software is incl

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4.3 When

4.4 Notwithstanding the preceding Paragraph 4.3, in no event shall

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4.6 Correction of nonconformity in the manner and for the period of time provided a

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Yokogawa decides in its own judgement that it is necessary, Yokogawa may from time to time provide the Licensee with Revision

upgrades and Version upgrades separately specied by Yokogawa (hereinafter called “Updates”).

renovation or improvement of the Licensed Software.

WRITTEN, ORAL, OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YOKOGAWA AND ALL THIRD PARTIES LICENSING THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE TO YOKOGAWA.

any failure of Yokogawa to comply with its obligations and shall constitute fulllment of all liabilities of Yokogawa and any third party licensing

the Third Party Software to Yokogawa (including any liability for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages) whether in warranty, contract, tort (including negligence but excluding willful conduct or gross negligence by Yokogawa) or otherwise with respect to or arising out of the use of the Licensed Software.

RXA10 Conguration Software

and documentation, without limitation, all proprietary

Yokogawa, not entitled to copy, change, sell, distribute, transfer, or sublicense the

g one (1) copy for back-up purposes. The Licensee shall

roperty or trade secret of Yokogawa or a third party which

a third party (hereinafter called “Third Party Software”,

, remove or delete a copyright notice of Yokogawa and its licenser contained in the Licensed Software,

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s specied authorized service facility

uded in the Licensed Software, the warranty period and terms

Yokogawa provide Updates where the Licensee or any third party conducted

ARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE,

bove shall be the Licensee’s sole and exclusive remedy for

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Terms and Conditions of the Software License

Article 5 (Infringement)

5.1 If and when any third party should demand injunction, initiate a law suit, or demand compensation for damages against the Licensee under patent right (including utility model right, design patent, and trade mark), copy right, and any other rights relating to any of the Licensed Software, the Licensee shall notify Yokogawa in writing to that effect without delay.

In the case of the preceding Paragraph 5.1, the Licensee shall assign to

5.2 with the claiming party. Furthermore, the Licensee shall provide Yokogawa with necessary information or any other assistance for Yokogawa’ s defense and negotiation. If and when such a claim should be attributable to Yokogawa, subject to the written notice to Yokogawa stated in the preceding Paragraph 5.1, Yokogawa shall defend the Licensee and negotiate with the claiming party at Yokogawa’s cost and expense and

be responsible for the nal settlement or judgment granted to the claiming party in the preceding Paragraph 5.1.

5.3 When any assertion or allegation of the infringement of the third party’s rights dened in Paragraph 5.1 is made, or when at

judgment there is possibility of such assertion or allegation, Yokogawa will, at its own discretion, take any of the following countermeasures at Yokogawa’s cost and expense. a) T

o acquire the necessary right from a third party which has lawful ownership of the right so that the Licensee will be able to continue to use

the Licensed Software;

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o replace the Licensed Software with an alternative one which avoids the infringement; or

c) To remodel the Licensed Software so that the Licensed Software can avoid the infringement of such third party’s right.

5.4 If and when Yokogawa fails to take either of the countermeasures as set forth in the preceding subparagraphs of Paragraph 5.3, Yokogawa shall indemnify the Licensee only by paying back the price amount of the Licensed Software which Yokogawa has received from the Licensee. THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS STATE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF YOKOGAWA AND ANY THIRD PARTY LICENSING THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE TO YOKOGAWA WITH RESPECT TO INFRINGEMENT OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PATENT AND COPYRIGHT.

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whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, including, without limitation, loss of operational prot or revenue,

loss of use of the Licensed Software, or any associated products or equipment, cost of capital, loss or cost of interruption of the Licensee’ s business, substitute equipment, facilities or services, downtime costs, delays, and loss of business information, or claims of customers of Licensee or other third parties for such or other damages. Even if Yokogawa is liable or responsible for the damages attributable to Yokogawa and to the extent of this Article 6, Yokogawa’s liability for the Licensee’s damage shall not exceed the price amount of the Licensed Software or service fee which Yokogawa has received. Please note that Yokogawa shall be released or discharged from part or all of the liability

under this Agreement if the Licensee modies, remodels, combines with other software or products, or causes any deviation from the basic specications or functional specications, without Yokogawa’s prior written consent.

All causes of action against

6.2

Yokogawa is notied of the claim within one (1) year of its occurrence.

6.3 In no event, regardless of cause, shall between the Licensee and its customers.

Yokogawa arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance or breach hereof shall expire unless

Yokogawa assume responsibility for or be liable for penalties or penalty clauses in any contracts

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Unless otherwise agreed by Yokogawa, the Licensee shall not directly or indirectly export or transfer the Licensed Software to any countries other than those where Yokogawa permits export in advance.

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This Agreement shall become effective on the date when the Licensee receives the Licensed Software and continues in effect unless or until terminated as provided herein, or the Licensee ceases using the Licensed Software by itself or with Yokogawa’s thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Licensee.

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During the term of this Agreement, Yokogawa may, at its own discretion, demand injunction against the Licensee in case that Yokogawa deems

that the Licensed Software is used improperly or under severer environments other than those where Yokogawa has rst approved, or any other

condition which

Yokogawa may not permit.

Article 10 (Termination)

Yokogawa, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement without any notice or reminder to the Licensee if the Licensee violates or fails to perform this Agreement. However, Articles 5, 6, and 11 shall survive even after the termination.

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Any dispute, controversies, or differences between the parties hereto as to interpretation or execution of this Agreement shall be resolved amicably through negotiation between the parties upon the basis of mutual trust. Should the parties fail to agree within ninety (90) days after notice from

one of the parties to the other, both parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court (main ofce) in Japan

for settlement of the dispute.

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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. The Licensee expressly agrees to waive absolutely and irrevocably and to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law any rights against the laws of Japan which it may have pursuant to the Licensee’s local law.

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In the event that any provision hereof is declared or found to be illegal by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be null and void with respect to the jurisdiction of that court or tribunal and all the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.

Yokogawa all of the rights to defend the Licensee and to negotiate

Yokogawa’s

Checking the Contents of the Package

RXA10 Configuration Software

and

CopyTool

(CD)

RXA10-01, RXA10-02

Configuration Software

User's Manual

Interface Unit

(for the RXA10-02 model)

Please check the contents of the package before using this product. If some of the contents are not correct or missing or if there is physical damage, contact the dealer from which you purchased them.

• Contents of the Package

• MODEL and SUFFIX Code

Model Suffix Code Note

RXA10 -01 Configuration software

-02 Configuration software (with interface unit)

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How to Use This Manual

Structure of This Manual

This user’s manual consists of the following sections.

Chapter Title Description

1 Before Using the Software Describes the PC system requirements for using

2 Configuring the Recorder Describes how to create the setup data of the

3 Troubleshooting Describes the error messages and their corrective

4 Using CopyTool Explains how to use CopyTool to copy settings from

Index Gives an index.

Scope of the Manual

This manual does not cover the basic operations of the operation systems. For such information, see the Windows user’s guide or other relevant documents.

Conventions Used in This Manual

• Unit

K: Denotes 1024. Example: 100 KB k: Denotes 1000.

the configuration software, the software installation procedure, and the procedure for connecting to the recorder.

recorder and configure the recorder or save the data.

actions.

one recorder to another.

• Notations of Menus, Commands, Dialog Boxes, and Buttons

Typed in boldface in the operating procedure.

• Note

Note Gives useful tips on the operation of the software.

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Foreword ............................................................................................................................................i

Products Described in This Manual ..................................................................................................ii

Terms and Conditions of the Software License................................................................................ iii

Checking the Contents of the Package.............................................................................................v

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................................. vi

Chapter 1 Before Using the Software

1.1 Overview of the Configuration Software .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 PC System Requirements ................................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Installing the Configuration Software ................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Connecting the Recorder and the PC .................................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2 Configuring the Recorder

2.1 Starting/Closing the Software and Showing Version Information ........................................ 2-1

2.2 Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder ..................................... 2-2

2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup Data ......................................................... 2-4

2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels .................................................................................... 2-7

2.5 Setting the Computation Channels (/M1 Option) ............................................................... 2-14

2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Me

2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode ............................................................................ 2-24

2.8 Checking the Consistency of the Settings ......................................................................... 2-35

2.9 Sending Setup Data to the Recorder ................................................................................. 2-36

2.10 Saving the Setup Data ....................................................................................................... 2-37

2.11

Printing the Setup Data ...................................................................................................... 2-38

2.12 Characters

That Can Be Used ........................................................................................... 2-39

thod ...................................... 2-17

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 Using CopyTool

4.1 Overview of CopyTool .......................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Installing CopyTool and Checking the Version ..................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Copying Recorder Settings .................................................................................................. 4-3

4.4 Error Messages ......................................................................................................

Index

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Chapter 1 Before Using the Software

Ethernet Communication Interface (/C7)

RS-422/485 Communication Interface (/C3)

Interface unit

µR10000, µR20000

Connecting the recorder and the PC

Starting the software

Setting the communication mode

Loading setup data of the recorder

Changing the settings

Sending setup data to the recorder

Opening a setup data file

Saving the satup data

To change the settings of the recorder

To change a setup data file

(Section 2.1)

(Section 2.2)

(Section 2.3)

(Sections 2.4 to 2.8)

(Section 2.9)

(Section 1.4)

(Section 2.3)

(Section 2.10)

1.1 Overview of the Configuration Software

Function

This software program is used to configure the µR10000 and µR20000 from a PC. The setup data can be created using any of the methods below to configure the recorder.

• Load the setup data from the connected recorder and change

• Open a saved setup data and change the settings.

• Create new setup data. The setup data can be saved to the hard disk on the PC. The setup information can also be printed.

Note

This program cannot be used to set the following items.

• Date/Time (Setting mode)

• RS-422/485, Ethernet, and pen and dot printing position adjustment (Basic Setting mode)

Connecting to the Recorder

A connection to a PC can be made using the RS-422/485 communication interface

(/C3 option) or the Ethernet communication interface (/C7 option) of the recorder. In the case of the RXA10-02, the interface unit can be used to connect to the recorder through the RS-232 communication interface of the PC even if the recorder is not equipped with a communication interface.

Before Using the Software

the settings.

Flow of Operation

Note

When using the interface unit, turn OFF the device that is connected to the RS-422/485

communication interface (/C3 option) on the recorder rear panel or disconnect the cable. Data

may be sent to the device connected to the RS-422/485 communication interface on the rear

panel when the interface unit is communicating.

The flow of operation of the program is shown below.

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1.2 PC System Requirements

Hardware

• PC

When Using Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU: Pentium III 600-MHz or higher (800-MHz Pentium III or higher recommended). Memory: 512 MB or more. Hard disk: Free disk space of 10 MB or more. When Using Windows Vista CPU: Memory: 1 GB or more. Hard disk: Free disk space of 200 MB or more. When Using Windows 7 32-bit CPU: Intel Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster x64 or x86 processor Memory: 2 GB or more. 64-bit edition: CPU: Intel x64 processor that is equivalent to Intel Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster

Memory: 2 GB or more. Hard disk: Free disk space of 200 MB or more.

• CD-ROM drive

A CD-ROM drive supported by the OS.

• Mouse

A mouse supported by the OS.

• Monitor

When Using Windows 2000 or Windows XP A monitor supported by the OS of 1024 × 768 dpi or higher and 32K colors or more (64

When Using Windows Vista or Windows 7 A mo

• Communication port

An RS-232 port or an Ethernet port supported by the OS.

• Printer

A printer supported by the OS. An appropriate printer driver for the OS is also required.

Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster

edition:

Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster

K colors recommended).

nitor supported by the OS of 1024 × 768 dpi or higher and 65,536 colors or more.

Operating System

• Windows 2000 SP4

• Windows XP Home Edition SP3

• Windows XP Professional SP3 (excluding Windows XP Professional x64 Edition)

• Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, SP2 (excluding the 64-bit edition)

• Windows Vista Business SP1, SP2 (excluding the 64-bit edition)

• Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

Note

The PC must have Courier New font installed.

1.3 Installing the Configuration Software

A serial number is required to install the configuration software. The serial number is indicated on the CD-ROM case. Please have the serial number ready.

Installing the Software

Start Windows. Log onto Windows as an administrator.

Insert the CD-ROM containing the software into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation program starts automatically.

Click the Run button for the Configuration Installation. Proceed with the

installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen.

If the installation program does not start automatically, carry out the procedures

below

Double-click the CD-ROM icon from “My Computer” to open the CD-ROM drive

window.

Double-click the “Setup.exe” file in the root directory. The installation will start after

a short time. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

• Exit memory resident programs such as virus protection programs before installation.

• Set the OS and program languages to the same language. Normal operation cannot be

guaranteed if you install the software under a different language than the OS.

• When reinstalling the software, uninstall it first.

• To uninstall the program, follow the procedures below.

Double-click “Add/Remove Programs” in the Control Panel and uninstall the program.

As necessary, back up the setup data files with .pul extension in the directory in which

the configuration software was installed to a different directory.

Delete the files (various data files and subdirectories) that were created after the

installation of the program. Also, delete the directory in which the program was installed.

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1.4 Connecting the Recorder and the PC

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Interface unit (D-Sub 9-pin plug)

Using the Ethernet Communication Interface (/C7 Option)

For the procedure to connect the recorder and the PC, see section 2.2, “Connecting the Ethernet Interface” in the µR10000/µR20000 Communication Interface User’s Manual (IM

04P01B01-17E).

Using the RS-422/485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option)

For the procedure to connect the recorder and the PC, see section 3.2, “Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422/485 Communication Interface” in the µR10000/µR20000 Communication Interface User’s

Manual (IM 04P01B01-17E).

Using the Interface Unit (For the RXA10-02)

CAUTION

Do not insert or remove the interface unit while the recorder is turned ON. If you do, the internal circuit of the recorder and/or the interface unit may be damaged.

Note

• When using the interface unit, turn OFF the device that is connected to the RS-422/485

communication interface (/C3 option) on the recorder rear panel or disconnect the cable.

Data may be sent to the device connected to the RS-422/485 communication interface on

the rear panel when the interface unit is communicating.

• Use a D-Sub 9-pin RS-232 cable (cross cable) to connect the PC and the interface unit (The

connector on the interface unit is a D-Sub 9-pin plug (male)).

Pin Assignments

1 CD Carrier Detect 2 RXD Receive Data 3 TXD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND System Ground 6 SDR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicator

Pins 4 and 6 are shorted internally

Pins 7 and 8 are shorted internally

Interface unit

RS-232 Cable

To the PC

Cover

Terminal section

1.4 Connecting the Recorder and the PC

• Connecting the Recorder and the PC

Turn OFF the recorder and the PC.

Insert the interface unit in the opening under the chart cassette.

Insert it until it clicks in place.

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• Disconnecting the Recorder from the PC

Connect the interface unit and the PC’s RS-232 connector with an RS-232 cable.

Turn ON the recorder first and then the PC.

Turn OFF the recorder and the PC.

Pull out the interface unit.

Place the cover over the terminal section of the interface unit.

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Setup data

Toolbar

Menu bar

Displays the serial number.

Displays the version number.

Chapter 2 Configuring the Recorder

2.1 Starting/Closing the Software and Showing

Version Information

Starting the Software

From the task bar, click Start, point to Programs, and choose RXA10 Configuration Software in RXA10 Configuration Software folder.

The software starts.

Configuring the Recorderr

Closing the Software

From the File menu, choose Exit, or click the X button. The configuration software window closes.

Showing Version Information

From the Help menu, choose About. You can also click the icon ( ) on the toolbar.

The About dialog box opens.

Click OK to close the dialog box.

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2.2 Setting the Communication Mode for

Communication setting icon

When using Ethernet (/C7 option) When using the RS-422/485 interface (/C3 option)

When using the interface unit

When using the interface unit on a model with the RS-422/485 interface (/C3 option)

Connecting to the Recorder

Set the communication mode and parameters according to the type of connection between the PC and the recorder.

From the Communication menu, choose Communication Setting. You can

also click the Communication Setting icon on the toolbar. The Communication Setting dialog box opens.

Set the communication mode and parameters.

Click OK.

The dialog box closes, and the communication between the PC and the recorder

Click Cancel to cancel the settings and close the dialog box.

is enabled.

Note

After starting the program, be sure to check the communication settings and click OK.

After the communication settings are checked, Receive setting and Send setting of the

Communication menu become selectable.

2.2 Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder

• Ethernet

• Address

Enter the IP address or host name of the recorder.

• User Name and Password

• When using the login function on the recorder Login as an administrator.

• When not using the login function on the recorder Login with the user name “Admin.” Password is not necessary.

• RS-422/485

• Port No.

Select the port from COM1 to COM9.

• Baud Rate and Parity

Set the same values as the recorder.

• Address

Enter the recorder’s address.

• Interface Unit

• Port No.

Select the port from COM1 to COM9.

Configuring the Recorderr

• Interface Unit (RS-422/485 Option)

• Port No.

Select the port from COM1 to COM9.

• Baud Rate and Parity

Set the same values as the recorder.

• Address

Enter the recorder’s address.

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2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup

Receive setting icon

Data

The following three methods are available for creating setup data.

• Load the setup data of the recorder

• Open a setup data le.

• Create new setup data.

Loading the Setup Data of the Recorder

Before carrying out the following procedure, check to see that the communication mode and parameters are set correctly. For details, see section 2.2, “Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder.”

From the Communication menu, choose Receive Setting. You can also click

the Receive setting icon on the toolbar. A confirmation dialog box for receiving settings opens.

Click OK.

The reception starts. When the reception of the settings is complete, a message

appears to indicate it.

Click OK.

The loaded setup data is displayed.

Note

• If the message in the figure below appears, check the following:

• That the communication settings are matched with the settings on the recorder.

• That there are no users accessing the recorder or that the maximum number of users is

• Note that if setup data is received when the recorder is in Basic Setting mode, the setup

data in the middle of the configuration will be received.

not exceeded.

Opening a Setup Data File

Open icon

New icon

From the File menu, choose Open. You can also click the Open icon. The Open

dialog box opens.

2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup Data

Select the desired file, and click Open.

The setup data is displayed.

Note

The extension to setup data files is .pul.

Creating New Setup Data

From the File menu, choose New. You can also click the New icon. The System

Configuration dialog box opens.

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• Type, Model, Channel, and Style

Type: Recorder types. Model: Pen model or dot model. Channel: The number of measurement channels on the recorder. Style: The style number of the recorder.

Set the system configuration of the recorder, and click OK.

A setup window with the specified system configuration opens with the settings

set to default values.

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• Options

Math Func.: Computation function (/M1 option) Communication RS-422/485: RS-422/485 Communication Interface (/C3) Communication Ethernet: Ethernet Communication Interface (/C7) Alarm Relay 2p: Alarm output relay 2 points (/A1) Alarm Relay 4p: Alarm output relay 4 points (/A2) Alarm Relay 6p: Alarm output relay 6 points (/A3) Alarm Relay 12p: Alarm output relay 6 points (/A4, µR20000) Alarm Relay 24p: Alarm output relay 6 points (/A5, µR20000) With FAIL/Chart End: FAIL/Chart End Detection and Output (/F1) Remote: Remote Control Input (/R1) Cu10, Cu25 Inputs: Cu10, Cu25 RTD Input (/N1) Expansion Inputs: Expansion Inputs (/N3) Calibration:* Calibration Correction (/CC1) Header Printout:** Header Printout (/BT1)

* Function available on recorders with firmware version 1.21 or later.

** Function available on recorders with firmware version 1.31 or later.

Checking/Changing the System Configuration of the Setup Data

• Checking the System Configuration

With the setup data displayed in the window, choose System Conguration from the

System menu.

The System Conguration dialog box opens.

Check the system conguration that is shown, and click OK. The dialog box closes.

• Changing the System Configuration

With the setup data displayed in the window, choose System Conguration from the

System menu.

The System Conguration dialog box opens.

Change the system conguration, and click OK. The conrmation dialog box opens. Click OK to open a setup window with the

specied system conguration with the settings set to default values.

Initializing the Settings

The Initialize dialog box opens.

Note

For the default settings, see section 4.3, “Menu Structure, Settings, and List of Default

From the Setting menu, choose Initialize.

Click OK to initialize the settings.

Values” in the µR10000 Recorder User’s Manual (IM 04P01B01-01E) or µR20000 Recorder

User’s Manual (IM 04P02B01-01E).

2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels

Click twice to unselect the channel.

Double-click to open a setup dialog box for the respective channel.

Delta input

Linear scaling

Square root computation

Recording span

Input type

Input range

Alarm 2

Reference channel for delta input

Scale value of linear scaling

Rightmost value

Leftmost value

Decimal point position

Turns the low-cut function ON/OFF

Either “Bias” or “Calibration” (/CC1 option) is displayed depending on the settings in Basic Setting mode (see page 2-25).

Low-cut value

Alarm 3

Sets the default value.

Sets the settings of the first channel to the other channels.

Set collectively.

Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple channels.

Sets the minimum possible value.

Sets the maximum possible value.

Toggles ON/OFF collectively for each click.

The tool buttons apply to the selected range of channels when channels are selected. They apply to all channels when a channel is not selected.

Unit

Alarm 1

Output relay number

Alarm valueAlarm type

Click the Measure tab. You can also choose Measure Channels from the Setting menu.

Note

The following items may be shown or hidden depending on the settings in the Basic Setting

mode.

Low-cut, Bias, Calibration Correction (/CC1 option), Alarm Delay, and Partial.

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