Yokogawa GA10 User Manual

User’s Manual

Model GA10/GA10CL/GA10UP

Data Logging Software User’s Manual

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Introduction

This manual explains how to use Data Logging Software GA10 (hereafter referred to as GA10). To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning operation.

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Structure of the Manual

This manual contains the following seven chapters.

Chapter Title Description

2 Preparation

6 Managing Users

7 Troubleshooting

Before Using the Product

Configuring and Starting Data Collection and Recording Monitoring Data Collection

Managing Recording Data

Scope of This Manual

This manual does not explain the operations of your PC’s operating system. For this information, read the Windows user’s guide or related materials.

Conventions Used in This Manual

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Version and Functions Described in This Manual

Edition Product Addition and Change Refer To

1 Version 1.01.xx — —

This chapter provides an overview of Data Logging Software GA10. It also explains the main specifications of the software and the PC system requirements. This chapter provides a flowchart and the procedure to prepare the software for data collection and recording. This chapter explains two configuration modes for data collection and recording with GA10: Simple Settings and Detail Settings. This chapter explains how to use the Monitor Page to monitor data collection. This chapter explains how to edit recording data files from a list and how to display recording data files on a viewer. This chapter explains how to register, delete, and edit information of users that will perform data collection and recording with GA10. This chapter provides messages that GA10 may display and how to deal with them as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

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Heimdal

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SMARTDAC+ STANDARD Universal Viewer

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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... i

How to Use This Manual ....................................................................................................................... i

Software License Agreement ................................................................................................................ii

Using Open Source Software ..............................................................................................................iv

Chapter 1 Before Using the Product

1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................1-1

Server and Client ................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Connectivity with Many Devices ............................................................................................................1-1

Data Collection Project ..........................................................................................................................1-2

Monitoring .............................................................................................................................................. 1-2

User Management .................................................................................................................................1-2

Features to improve reliability................................................................................................................1-3

Convenient Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Connectable Devices and Software ......................................................................................................1-4

Main GA10 Specifications .....................................................................................................................1-4

1.2 MODEL and SUFFIX Codes ............................................................................................... 1-4

1.3 PC System Requirements ................................................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Menu and Icons ...................................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Preparation

2.1 Preparation from Installation up to Data Collection and Recording ....................................2-1

2.2 Installation ...........................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Registering the Administrator Password .............................................................................2-3

2.4 Registering Users ................................................................................................................2-4

2.5 Creating a Project ...............................................................................................................2-4

2.6 Other Operations If Necessary ............................................................................................2-5

2.6.1 Starting (Restarting) and Stopping the Server .......................................................................2-5

2.6.2 Changing the Server Port Number .........................................................................................2-6

2.6.3 Entering a License Number (GA10/GA10CL/GA10UP) ......................................................... 2-7

2.6.4 Uninstallation ..........................................................................................................................2-8

2.6.5 Checking the Maximum Number of Channels (Tags) That Can Be Used .............................. 2-8

Chapter 3 Configuring and Starting Data Collection and Recording

3.1 Simple Settings and Detail Settings ....................................................................................3-1

3.2 Easy Configuration (Simple Settings) .................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Creating a Project ..................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Registering Devices to Connect .............................................................................................3-2

3.2.3 Setting the Collection and Record Interval and Save Destination .......................................... 3-3

3.2.4 Starting Data Collection and Recording ................................................................................. 3-3

3.2.5 Closing a Project .................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Detailed Configuration (Detail Settings) ..............................................................................3-4

3.3.1 Creating a Project ..................................................................................................................3-4

3.3.2 Starting Detail Settings ...........................................................................................................3-6

3.3.3 Registering Devices to Connect .............................................................................................3-7

3.3.4 Setting Tags ......................................................................................................................... 3-11

3.3.5 Setting Display Groups ........................................................................................................3-14

3.3.6 Registering Data Collection Method and Monitor Page .......................................................3-17

3.3.7 Setting the Data Recording Method ..................................................................................... 3-20

3.3.8 Configuring Mail Settings .....................................................................................................3-24

3.3.9 Setting Project Access Privileges .........................................................................................3-28

3.3.10 Starting Data Collection and Recording ...............................................................................3-31

3.4 Registering Modbus Devices ............................................................................................3-32

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Chapter 4 Monitoring Data Collection

4.1 Monitoring on the Monitor Page ..........................................................................................4-1

4.2 Monitoring on the Trend Display ......................................................................................... 4-3

4.3 Monitoring on the Digital Display .........................................................................................4-7

4.4 Monitoring on the Meter Display .........................................................................................4-7

4.5 Monitoring Alarms ...............................................................................................................4-8

4.6 Checking Alarms .................................................................................................................4-9

4.7 Checking the Project Operation Status .............................................................................4-10

4.8 Controlling Devices during Data Collection ....................................................................... 4-11

4.9 Things to Consider ............................................................................................................4-12

4.10 Viewing the Log .................................................................................................................4-13

4.1.1 Displaying the Data Collection Status .................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Displaying the Monitor Page ..................................................................................................4-2

4.1.3 Setting General Display Options ............................................................................................ 4-2

4.2.1 Displayed Content ..................................................................................................................4-3

4.2.2 Changing the Display ............................................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.3 Controlling the Y-axis .............................................................................................................4-4

4.2.4 Showing and Hiding Waveforms (Using the Legend).............................................................4-5

4.2.5 Viewing the Alarm Occurrence Status ....................................................................................4-5

4.2.6 Reading Values with Cursors .................................................................................................4-5

4.2.7 Adding Marks .........................................................................................................................4-6

4.3.1 Displayed Content ..................................................................................................................4-7

4.3.2 Showing and Hiding Alarm Indicators ....................................................................................4-7

4.4.1 Displayed Content ..................................................................................................................4-7

4.5.1 Group Overview .....................................................................................................................4-8

4.5.2 Tag Overview ......................................................................................................................... 4-8

4.5.3 Alarm Overview ......................................................................................................................4-8

4.6.1 Displaying the Alarm Overview Dialog Box ............................................................................4-9

4.6.2 Alarm Notification with Sound ................................................................................................4-9

4.6.3 Perform Alarm ACK Operations ............................................................................................. 4-9

4.7.1 Displayed Content ................................................................................................................4-10

4.8.1 Controlling Device Computation from GA10 ........................................................................4-11

4.9.1 Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time ..................................................................................4-12

4.9.2 Error Data .............................................................................................................................4-12

4.9.3 Reflecting Changes Made on the Monitor Page to the Setting Page ...................................4-12

4.9.4 Changing the Time on the Device after Starting Data Collection and Recording .................4-12

4.10.1 Displayed Content in the Log Dialog Box .............................................................................4-13

4.10.2 Opening the Log Dialog Box ................................................................................................4-13

Chapter 5 Managing Recording Data

5.1 Displaying a List of Data Files ............................................................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 Displayed Content ..................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Displaying Recording Data ........................................................................................................ 5-2

Chapter 6 Managing Users

6.1 Administrator and Users ......................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Managing User Status .........................................................................................................6-2

6.2.1 Using the User Management Page ........................................................................................ 6-2

6.3 Changing User Information ................................................................................................. 6-2

6.3.1 How the Administrator Changes Other User Information .......................................................6-2

6.3.2 How Users Change Their Information ....................................................................................6-3

6.4 Registering and Deleting Users ..........................................................................................6-3

6.4.1 Registering a New Users .......................................................................................................6-3

6.4.2 Deleting a User ......................................................................................................................6-4

6.4.3 Changing a Project Owner ..................................................................................................... 6-4

6.4.4 Opening a Project at a Specific Privilege Level .....................................................................6-4

6.4.5 Unlocking a Project by Force .................................................................................................6-5

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Messages That GA10 May Display ..................................................................................... 7-1

Messages .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1

Warning Messages ................................................................................................................................ 7-1

Error Messages ..................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................................................................................... 7-4

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1.1 Overview

Chapter 1 Before Using the Product

Data Logging Software GA10 is used to collect data from measuring instruments and controllers via communication and monitor and record the collected data. Recorded data can be displayed and printed from the Viewer software. To use GA10, you need a PC that can connect to target devices. The connection between the PC and target devices is established through Ethernet or serial communication. You can use the Simple Settings mode to easily start data collection.

Server and Client

GA10 is a client-server software application. Users perform various server operations from a client. The server collects, records, and manages data received from connected devices on the basis of the instructions received from the client. The client function and server function are installed together in a single PC. You can also install GA10CL, which is a version that contains only the client function, in other PCs. Multiple clients can simultaneously access a single server.

Before Using the Product

Data

collection

Data

collection

User

Operation

GA10CL

Client

GA10

Instruction to

the server

Response to

the client

Server

Connectivity with Many Devices

GA10 is a software application that consolidates various devices connected over a network and performs data collection. GA10 can connect to YOKOGAWA recorders and data loggers. It can also collect data that has been acquired by YOKOGAWA’s data acquisition software (MXLOGGER, DAQLOGGER, and DAQ32Plus). Moreover, it supports the Modbus protocol, enabling data collection from YOKOGAWA’s control instruments (temperature controllers, signal conditioners, and power monitors). GA10 can also collect data from other manufacturers’ devices that support Modbus communication.

Data Logging Software

Server Client Client

Converter

RS-422/485

Instruments supporting

RS-422/485

communication

supporting RS-232

Data collection

RS-232

Data collection

RS-232

Instruments

communication

Data collection

supporting Ethernet

communication

Operation

Instruments

Source devices for

MXLOGGER data

collection

Source devices for

DAQLOGGER data

collection

Source devices for

DAQ32Plus data

collection

MXLOGGER, DAQLOGGER, DAQ32Plus are YOKOGAWA’s data collection applications.

Gate Software is YOKOGAWA’s driver software.

. . .

MXLOGGER

DAQLOGGER

DAQ32Plus

Instruments

supporting Modbus

communication

Ethernet

Gate

Software

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Data Collection Project

GA10 collects data in units of projects. Projects are created by users to suite their purposes. For example, a project named “Process A” can be created to collect measured data from a process called “A.” In this way, a project can be created for each set of collected data. For each project, the data to be collected, data to be recorded, the monitor page layout, and the like are specified. Multiple projects can be created in a single server.

Monitoring

Collected data can be monitored on the Monitor Page. On the Monitor Page, you can arrange four types of displays (trend, digital, meter, and alarm) in an easy-to-view layout. In addition, related data can be displayed in groups to monitor measurements efficiently. In the trend display, you can refer to past data.

User Management

GA10 users can be registered and managed. There are two user levels: administrator and user. Administrators are responsible for registering and deleting all users. Users enter their IDs and passwords to access a server. Of the users registered in a server, only those that have been granted privileges can access projects. The operation scope of each user can be managed by assigning one of four levels: owner, manager, operator, and monitor. If a user is accessing a project, other users cannot access that project.

Client

Data collection and recording

Server

Administrator:

Client Client

Server access privileges

Project operation privileges

Project1Project2Project

Monitoring

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Data dropout

Features to improve reliability

GA10 features the following functions to ensure reliable data collection.

Data supplementing function (Backfill function)

If a data dropout occurs in the data file that is being recorded due to a communication

interference, this function automatically acquires data from the internal memory of the device and restores the data loss in the file.

Interference

Restores the data loss. (Backfill)

Several conditions must be met for the backfill function to operate properly. For details, see Q4 on page 7-4.

Auto reconnection when communication is disconnected

If the communication is disconnected and data collection is interrupted, communication

retry is performed every approximately 30 seconds. When communication recovers, the server resumes data collection and recording. This allows data loss to be kept to a minimum.

Protection of data files up to the moment of power failure

GA10 writes to the data file every approximately 10 seconds. This reduces the chances of

the data file being lost in the event the PC shuts down unexpectedly.

Convenient Features

• You can use the Simple Settings feature to easily start data collection.

• You can set the data timestamp to PC time or Device time.

• The DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) server feature allows collected data to be loaded into Excel and other applications.

• GA10 has a trial mode in which 100 channels can be used for 60 days without a license.

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Connectable Devices and Software

The following table lists the devices and software applications that GA10 can connect to.

Registering devices for connection: page 3-2 Connectable devices and interfaces: page 3-10

Name Name

μR10000 MW100 μR20000 DA100 DX1000 DR130 DX1000N DR230 DX1000T DR240 DX2000 GX10 DX2000T GX20 CX1000 GP10 CX2000 GP20 FX1000 DAQLOGGER MV1000 DAQ32Plus MV2000 MXLOGGER MX100 Devices supporting the Modbus

protocol. (Includes Yokogawa control products.)

Main GA10 Specifications

Maximum number of simultaneous device connections Maximum number of simultaneous client connections Maximum number of simultaneous operation projects Maximum number of device registrations Maximum number of project registrations Maximum number of user registrations Maximum number of clients that can run simultaneously on the same PC

Scan interval (when set to PC time)

Scan interval (when set to device time)

Record interval (when set to PC time)

Record interval (when set to device time) Maximum number of recording channels (tags)

Number of display groups 50

Number of channels (tags) per display group

Language

1 Make sure to use the same language setting for this software, Windows

OS, and the recorders that data is to be collected from.

100

No limit (operation guaranteed up to 32 clients)

1000

10000

100

100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min

The scan interval of each device

100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min (limited to an integer multiple of the scan interval)

Same as the scan interval

2000

English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Korean

1.2 MODEL and SUFFIX Codes

• Basic Software

Model Suffix Code Name

GA10 Data Logging Software

Channels

-01

-02

-05

-10

-20

Basic license 100ch 200ch 500ch 1000ch 2000ch

• Additional Monitoring PCs (Clients)

Model Suffix Code Name

GA10CL Client license for GA10 Number of

licenses

-01

-05

-10

-50

1 license

5 licenses

10 licenses 50 licenses

• Additional Channels

Model Suffix Code Name

GA10UP Upgrade

-01

-02

-03

-04

Channels upgrade license for GA10 100ch→200ch, 200ch→500ch,

500ch→1000ch, 1000ch→2000ch 100ch→500ch, 200ch→1000ch, 500ch→2000ch 100ch→1000ch, 200ch→2000ch 100ch→2000ch

• How the software is provided

Name Description

License sheet Contains the license keys. Check that the

GA10 Data Logging Software Downloading the Latest Software and Manuals

correct number of licenses are present. 1 sheet (A4 size)

1.3 PC System Requirements

• Hardware

Item Description

CPU Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or faster Internal memory 2 GB or more Hard disk 200 MB or more of free space Mouse Mouse compatible with the OS Display 1024 x 768 dots or higher, 65536 colors or more Communication ports RS-232 or Ethernet port compatible with the OS

• Operating System

OS Edition 32 bit 64 bit Service Pack

Windows XP Home Edition Yes No SP3

Windows Vista Home Premium Yes No SP2 Windows 7 Home Premium Yes Yes SP1

Windows 8 — Yes Yes No SP

Windows Server 2008 R2 No Yes SP1 Windows Server 2012 — No Yes No SP

To perform RS-232 communication or RS-422/485 communication with a connected device, the server PC needs a RS-232 serial port.

Professional Yes No SP3

Professional Yes Yes SP1

Pro Yes Yes No SP

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• Other Operating Environment

Item Description

Microsoft Office Excel 2007, 2010, 2013 Adobe Reader Adobe Reader X (latest version recommended) RS-232-RS-422/485 converter

To perform RS-422/485 communication with a connected device, use a converter. (YOKOGAWA ML2 recommended)

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1.4 Menu and Icons

This section describes the GA10 menus and icons and page references on how to use them.

Menu before logging in

Tool Bar (see the table below)

Menu Description See pages...

File(F)

Exit Exit application -

View

Style Tool Bar Show or hide the tool bar -

Help(H)

User's &Manual F1 Display user operation manual Input License Display license dialogue 2-7 Input Server License... Display server license dialogue 2-7 About... Display program information, version number and copyright 2-7

Server information... Display server version information dialogue 2-8 To Update Website Display website of Data Logging Software -

Switch the display style 2-3, 4-2

Menu after logging in

Append mark to the current group

Mark edit box

Tool Bar

Menu Description See pages...

File

Edit

View

(see the table below)

Logout... Logout from server 2-3 New Project... Create a Project 2-4, 3-2, 3-4 Import Project... Import Project information to create Project from file. 3-4 Export Project... Export Project information to file 3-4 Import tags... Import tags from tag information tag message file 3-13 Export tags... Export tags from tag information tag message file 3-13 Start DDE Start DDE service 3-30 Stop DDE Stop DDE service 3-30 Exit Exit application -

Copy Ctrl+C Copy the selection and put it on the Clipboard 3-5

Paste Ctrl+V Paste the copied content 3-5

Delete Delete Delete the selected content 3-3, 6-4

Project List Page Switch to Project list page 2-4, 3-4, 3-31, 4-1, 6-4

User Management Page Switch to user management page 2-4, 6-2

Log... Display log dialogue 4-13

Refresh Update the current page 5-2

Alarm Show or hide alarm 4-5

Alarm List... Show alarm list dialogue 4-8 Group Link Linkage shows when switching between different groups 4-2

Cursor value... Open the Cursor Window 4-5 Cursor Value Transparency Erase Cursor Erase Cursor 4-5

Mark Bar

(see page 4-6)

Switch cursor value transparency 4-5

Turn alarm's sound off

Alarm ACK

Alarm Action Bar

(see page 4-9)

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Menu Description See pages...

Tag Display From. User Display Form. Style Date Format Month Display Form. Decimal Point Tool Bar Show or hide the tool bar -

Mark Bar Whether or not display the mark bar -

Alarm Action Bar Whether or not display the alarm action bar -

Project

Open with specified permission Open the project according to the specified permission 6-4 Modify Basic Information Modify project's basic information 3-6 Modify Owner Modify project's owner 6-4 Append Mark Start Computing Start computing in the devices used in the Project 4-11 Stop Computing Stop computing in the devices used in the Project 4-11 Clear Computing Clear computing in the devices used in the Project 4-11 Clear&Start Computing Clear and start computing in the devices used in the Project 4-11 Alarm ACK Alarm ACK 4-9 Assign Tag Automatically... Assign tags automatically 3-15

Unlock Project Forcibly Change the project's lock state forcibly 6-5

Operation

Start Monitoring Simultaneously All opened Projects start monitoring simultaneously 3-31

Stop Monitoring Simultaneously All opened Projects stop monitoring simultaneously 3-31

Start Recording Simultaneously All opened Projects start recording simultaneously 3-31

Stop Recording Simultaneously All opened Projects stop recording simultaneously 3-31

Alarm Sound Alarm sounds when alarm happens 4-9 Turn Alarm's Sound Off Turn alarm's sound off 4-9

User

Change Information Change user's information 2-3, 6-2, 6-3 Register New User Register new user in server 2-4, 6-3

Switch tag display format 4-2 Switch user display format 4-2 Switch the display style 2-3, 4-2 Switch the date format 4-2 Switch the month display format 4-2 Switch the decimal point 4-2

Append mark to the current group or all groups 4-6

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2.1 Preparation from Installation up to Data Collection and Recording

The following flowchart shows an outline of the procedure from GA10 installation up to data collection and recording.

Create a project for data collection and recording.

Quickly start logging

Simple Settings

Sec. 3.2

Installation

Create a new project?

YES

Select the

setting mode.

Switching not possible

Sec. 2.2

When installing GA10CL, or GA10UP:

Sec. 2.2

Sec. 2.3

Sec. 2.4

Sec. 2.5

Use existing projects.

• Export and import

Save and load projects (settings).

• Copy and paste

Copy and paste existing projects (settings).

Configure settings and

start logging.

Detail Settings

Sec. 3.3

Preparation

Sec. 2.6.3

Sec. 3.3.1

Set the collection and

Set the data save destination.

Configuration Preparation

Start collection and recording.

record interval.

Sec. 3.2.2

Switching possible

Sec. 3.2.3

Sec. 3.2.4

Set tags.

Set display groups.

Set the data collection method.

Set data recording method.

Set mail settings.

Set project access privileges.

Sec. 3.3.4

Sec. 3.3.5

Sec. 3.3.6

Sec. 3.3.8

Start collection and recording.

Sec. 3.3.3

Sec. 3.3.6

Sec. 3.3.7

Sec. 3.3.9

Sec. 3.3.10

Monitor data. View recorded results. Manage users.

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2.2 Installation

The GA10 installer package includes a server, client, and Universal Viewer programs. Executing the procedure below installs all programs in a single PC. The server runs as a Windows service and starts running as soon as it is installed.

Note

• Install the programs as a Windows administrator. For Windows XP, log on as an administrator. For

Windows Vista or later, start as step 2 in the following procedure.

• Uninstall GA10 before reinstalling.

The procedure here is explained for Windows 7.

Double-click the downloaded file to extract the files.

In the extracted folder, right-click InstallE_x86.exe

(InstallE_x64.exe for a 64 bit edition), and click Run

as administrator.

The installation wizard starts.

If you accept the license agreement, click Next.

When the Customer Information dialog box appears,

enter the user name, company name, and license

number. Click Next.

Note

If you do not enter the license number, you can use GA10 as a trial version for 60 days.

After the installation is complete, start the client, and log in to the server.

On the Start menu, click All Programs,

SMARTDAC+ Data Logging Software, and Data

Logging Software.

The client starts, and the Login dialog box appears.

For the first login, enter the following information.

User name: admin

Password: (blank)

Continue to follow the instructions on the screen to

install the software.

When the installation is complete, click Finish.

Check that SMARTDAC+ Data Logging Soft-

ware has been added to the Start menu under All Programs.

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Do not enter the password for the first login.

To change the port number: page 2-6

Click OK.

The dialog box closes, the initial Project List Page appears.

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To continue with the procedure, proceed to next

section.

To log out, on the File menu, click Logout.

Note

You can change the background color from the two available colors by using Style in the View menu. The following figure shows the “dark” style window. (The windows shown in all other figures of this manual is “light” style.)

Setting general display options: page 4-2

2.3 Registering the Administrator Password

After installation, first set the administrator (admin) password. The administrator can register and delete users and initialize their passwords.

In the window shown in step 9 of section 2.2, click

Change Information on the User menu.

The Change User’s Information dialog box appears.

Enter the new password for the administrator, and

click OK.

Enter the password using 4 to 30 alphanumeric

characters.

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The Change User’s Information dialog box closes. The new administrator password has been set.

Note

• After registering their passwords, users will need to enter the passwords to log in to the server.

• If the administrator cannot log in, administrator privileges cannot be used. Make a note of the administrator password, and do not lose it.

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2.4 Registering Users

After registering the administrator, register users as necessary. The administrator registers users.

Start the client, and enter the administrator

password that you set earlier to log in.

On the View menu, click User Management Page.

Or, click the

The User Management Page appears.

On the User menu, click Register New User.

The Change User’s Information dialog box appears.

Type the user name and user full name.

Enter up to 20 ASCII characters for the user

name.

icon.

Note

User names are case-sensitive.

Differences between the administrator and users and changing and deleting users: page 6-1

2.5 Creating a Project

After logging in to the server, create a project to manage data collection and recording. You can create a project in one of the following ways.

• Create a new project: You can create a new data collection project.

• Export and import: You can export and import a project.

• Copy and paste: You can duplicate an existing project.

This section explains how to create a new project using Simple Settings.

Switch from the User Management Page to the

Project List page.

On the View menu, click Project List Page. Or,

click the

Switch to Project List page

icon.

Click OK.

The user is registered, and an icon is added in the window.

To add more users, repeat the procedure above.

Registered users will be able to log in, set their passwords, and perform their assigned tasks.

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The Project List Page appears.

The rst page that appears when you log in is

the Project List Page.

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On the File menu, click New Project.

The Create New Project dialog box appears.

Type the project name and comment. Set Settings

Mode to Simple Settings.

Simple Settings and Detail Settings: page 3-1

Type the project name and comment.

Click OK.

A new project is created in the Project List Page.

Differences between

Note

• You can enter up to 20 characters for Project's Name and 60 characters for Comment. Following characters are unavailable for Project's name: \ /:,;*?”<>|

• In Simple Settings, you only have to specify the data collection source device, record interval, and data file save destination to start collecting data.

• If you select Simple Settings, you can change to Detail Settings while you are configuring a new project, but you cannot change from Detail Settings to Simple Settings.

2.6 Other Operations If Necessary

2.6.1 Starting (Restarting) and Stopping the Server

To manually start or stop the GA10 server, follow the

procedure below.

Note

Before stopping the server, stop data collection and recording, and log out.

• Starting (Restarting) or Stopping the Server

On the Start menu, click Control Panel and

Administrative Tools, and double-click Services.

In the Services window, choose DLGServer.

To stop the server, on the Action menu, click Stop.

The status turns blank.

To start the server, on the Action menu, click Start.

Click Restart to stop the server once and restart. The status shows Started.

• Changing the Server Startup Type from Automatic to Manual.

Carry out steps 1 to 3 in the previous section to stop

the server.

In the Services window, double-click DLGServer.

The DLGServer Properties appear.

Click the Startup type arrow, and click Manual.

Click OK to close the dialog box.

• Checking Whether the GA10 Server Is Running

After installation, to check whether the GA10 server

is running, follow the procedure below.

On the Start menu, click Control Panel and

Administrative Tools, and double-click Services.

The Services window appears.

A project that you create is shown in the Project List Page along with the information about the project.

Access privilege and the user name

The following types of access privileges are available.

Owner Manager Operator Monitor

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Access privilege

User who are locking (accessing)

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Scroll down to find DLGServer in the Name column.

Check the Status column. The DLGServer status should be indicating Started, and Startup Type should be set to Automatic.

Double-click Services.

The Services window appears.

DLGServer

If the DLGServer status indicates Started, the

GA10 server is running.

After confirmation, close the window.

Status: Started Startup Type: Automatic

Note

If Startup Type is set to Automatic, the server will start and stop when Windows start and stop.

2.6.2 Changing the Server Port Number

By default, the GA10 server port number is set to

50310. If necessary, change the port number by following the procedure below.

On the PC that the server is installed, open Control

Panel from the Start menu.

Click Administrative Tools to display a list of

available tools.

Choose DLGServer.

On the Action menu, click Stop to stop the server.

Double-click DLGServer.

The DLGServer Properties appear.

In Startup parameters, type the following character

string.

/PORT=Number

Specify the new port number in “Number.” Specify the port number in the range of 1025 to

65535 (excluding 50311).

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Click Start.

Click OK to close the window.

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2.6.3 Entering a License Number (GA10/ GA10CL/GA10UP)

When entering a license number, use Windows administrator privileges. If you are using Windows 7, follow steps 1 and 2 below to start the software, and then enter the license number.

• Checking the Remaining Trial Period

In the software, click About on the Help menu, and

check the remaining number of days in the dialog box that appears.

• Entering a License Number during the Trial Period

Right-click Data Logging Software in the Start

menu.

On the shortcut menu, click Run as administrator.

Data Logging Software starts.

On the Help menu, click Input Server License.

A dialog box appears.

Maximum Number of Tags

Name

GA10UP

• Adding a Client (GA10CL)

To add a client, use the installer InstallClientE_x86.

exe, which installs only clients. (InstallClientE_x64. exe for the 64 bit edition)

You can download the installer from the following

URL. www.smartdacplus.com/software/en/ The installaion procedure is the same as with the

basic license.

Installation procedure: page 2-2

To register the license for the added client, click

Input License on the Help menu.

1 level upgrade 100 200

-01

-02 2 level upgrade 100 500

-03 3 level upgrade 100 1000

-04 4 level upgrade 100 2000

in a Project

Before After

200 500 500 1000

1000 2000

200 1000 500 2000

200 2000

Type the license number, and click Register.

The license number appears in the dialog box.

Note

After registering the license, you must restart the server. For the procedure to restart the server, see Sec. 2.6.1.

• After the Trial Period Is Over

If the trial period expires, you will no longer be able

to log in. When you start the software, you will be prompted to enter the license number. If you have purchased a license, type the number.

• Upgrading to Increase the Number of Channels (GA10UP)

To add an option that increases the number of

channels (tags), type the license number of the option in the Input Server License dialog box shown above.

The following table shows the maximum number of

tags in a project after adding options.

Do not change or delete les in the following folder: local disk > ProgramData > Yokogawa > SMARTDAC+Data Logging Software > Cong. These les contain user information, project setting information, project status information, and device information.

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2.6.4 Uninstallation

To uninstall GA10, follow the procedure below.

On the Start menu, click Control Panel and

Programs and Features.

A list of programs installed in your PC appears.

Select SMARTDAC+ Data Logging Software.

Click Uninstall.

A confirmation message appears. To proceed, click

Yes.

2.6.5 Checking the Maximum Number of Channels (Tags) That Can Be Used

You can check the maximum number of channels

(tags) that can be used in the server information dialog box.

On the Help menu, click Server Information to display

the information of the server that you are logged in to.

Maximum number of tags

To add channels: page 1-4

Uninstallation begins.

Uninstallation is complete when the progress bar disappears.

Note

• On Windows XP In step 2, choose Change or Remove Programs

instead of Programs and Features.

• On Windows 8 Click Settings, Control Panel, and Programs and

Features.

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3.1 Simple Settings and Detail Settings

In GA10, you need to configure various project settings before beginning data collection and recording. There are two modes to configure these settings: Simple Settings and Detail Settings.

In Simple Settings mode, you only have to specify the device to connect to, data collection and recording interval, and data file save destination in a single window to begin data collection and recording.

In Detail Settings mode, you can configure settings in detail to customize data collection, monitoring, and recording. Detail Settings mode consists of the following seven Setting Pages that you switch between to configure the settings.

• Device Setting Page

• Tag Setting Page

• Display Group Setting Page

• Collection & Monitor Page

• Record Setting Page

• Email Setting Page

• Access & Others Setting Page

You can select which setting mode to use when you create a project. If you select Simple Settings, you can change to Detail Settings while you are configuring a new project, but you cannot change from Detail Settings to Simple Settings.

Device connection

Project configuration

Detail Settings

Simple Settings

Simple Settings Page

Changeable

Device

Setting Page

Tag

Setting Page

Collection & Monitor Page

Setting Page

Record

Setting Page

Configuring and Starting Data Collection and Recording

Display Group

Setting Page

Access &

Others Setting Page

Data collection and recording

Setting Page

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3.2 Easy Configuration (Simple

Note

Settings)

This section explains how to configure the settings in Simple Settings mode before starting data collection.

To customize the settings and start data collection: page 3-4

3.2.1 Creating a Project

Start the client, and log in by typing the user name

and password.

On the File menu, click New Project.

The Create New Project dialog box appears.

Type the project name and comment. Leave

Settings Mode at Simple Settings.

Check that the PC and the device have been

For details on where the Ethernet port is located and the hierarchy of setting menus, see the user’s manual of the relevant device.

connected. You can check the connection using Windows Device Manager or from the command prompt.

click the project that you created in section 3.2.1. The Simple Settings page opens.

Leave this at Simple Settings.

A new project is created.

Click OK.

Type the project name and comment.

3.2.2 Registering Devices to Connect

To register devices to the new project, you must connect the devices to the network. Below is an example of connecting a DX to the PC through the Ethernet interface.

Connect the device and the PC through a network

using LAN cables.

Click Search in the Online Devices List on the right

side of the page. Devices connected to the network are detected and displayed.

Click Search.

Drag & drop the icon of the device that you want to register to the Device List on the left side of the page.

Ethernet

HUB

* The figure shows a one-to-one connection.

Configure the Ethernet settings on the device. Set

the device’s IP address and subnet mask.

On the DX Press MENU, hold down FUNC for 3 s (to switch

to basic setting mode), and select the Menu tab > Communication (Ethernet).

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If the displayed information is correct, click OK.

The DX is added to the Device List.

• To delete a registered device, click the device icon to select it, and click Delete on the Edit menu.

• You can also select the device icon and press the Delete key.

3.2.3 Setting the Collection and Record Interval and Save Destination

After registering the device, set the collection and record interval and the measurement data save destination.

3.2.4 Starting Data Collection and Recording

Click the icons that are displayed on the tab on the right side of the screen to collect or start and stop recording.

The status is displayed here.

Standby Monitoring Recording

Starts and stops data monitoring. Starts data monitoring. Click again to stop.

Starts and stops recording Starts data monitoring and recording to the data file at the same time. Click again to stop only the recording.

Click the icon to start data collection.

Click again to stop.

Likewise, click the icon on the right to start

recording.

Click again to stop only the recording.

To also stop data monitoring, click

Monitoring. To return to the Setting Page, click Setting Page.

Recorded data files are listed when you click

Data files Page. Chapter 5

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3.2.5 Closing a Project

To close a project, click the icon on the right edge of the page.

Click to select the interval.

Click to select the save destination.

Choose the interval from the Monitor/Record

Interval list at the bottom of the page.

Name Default Value Options

Acquisition/Record Interval

Click Refer to, and select the directory for saving

recording files.

1 s 100 msec, 200 msec, 500 msec,

1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min

Note

• The Refer to button for specifying the save destination

folder is available only when the server and client are installed in the same PC.

• We recommend you use the default setting for the

data save destination folder. (See “Folder” on page 3-23.)

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• Note that clicking the close button in the upper right of the window closes the software.

• An open project is locked (other users cannot edit it). Display the Project List Page to view projects that are locked.

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Note

You cannot perform the following operations while data is being collected.

• Register devices from the Online Devices List to the Devices List

• Register a new device on the Devices List

• Change device registration positions on the Devices List

• Delete registered devices from the Devices List

• Change the settings of registered devices on the Devices List

• Specify the record interval

3.3 Detailed Configuration (Detail Settings)

In Detail Settings mode, you can customize data collection, monitoring, and recording. This section explains how to configure the settings in Detail Settings mode before starting data collection.

3.3.1 Creating a Project

New

Create a new project in Detail Settings mode.

Start the client, and log in.

The Project List Page appears.

On the File menu, click Create New Project.

Type the project name and comment. Set Settings

Mode to Detail Settings.

Click OK.

A new project is created in the Project List Page.

Exporting and Importing

You can export the information of a created project

to a file (.pjf extension).

This file is referred to as the project information

file. The procedure to export and import a project is explained below.

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• Export procedure

From the list of projects, select the project that you

want to export.

Click to select.

On the File menu, click Export Project.

Select the save destination, assign a name, and

save it. The project information le (.pjf extension) is saved to the specied location.

Note

• If you do not have access permission to the project, you cannot export it.

• If the project contains Modbus device connections, the register and channel information of the Modbus devices are not exported. You must save the definition files separately.

Modbus device definition file: page 3-32

• Import procedure

The imported project is added to the list of projects.

Note

When you import a project, you become the project owner. Owner: page 3-28 To modify the owner: An error will occur in the following situations.

• If there are more tags in the imported project than the number of tags that the server can handle

(If there are less tags, the insufficient tags are set to

default values.)

• If the server already has the maximum number of project registrations

• If the server already has the maximum number of device registrations

Copying and Pasting

You can easily copy and paste projects.

From the list of projects, select the project that you

want to copy.

On the Edit menu, click Copy, or press Ctrl+c on

the keyboard. The project is copied.

To paste the copied project, on the Edit menu,

click Paste, or press Ctrl+v on the keyboard. The project is pasted in the list.

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Note

• The copied project is retained until you log out.

• When you import or paste a project, if the original file is on the list, a serial number starting with 001 is added to the original project name.

On the File menu, click Import Project.

An Open dialog box appears.

Select the file that you want to import (.pjf

extension), and click Open.

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