User Manual Document: D5131 Part: D301430X012 May, 2010 TechView User’s Guide Remote Automation Solutions www.EmersonProcess.com/Remote OpenBSI Version 5.
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Table of Contents What is TechView?......................................................................................................................... 1 How do I Install TechView ? .......................................................................................................... 2 How to Start TechView: ................................................................................................................. 3 Starting Your Session:.......................................................
SECTION 2 – EVEN HEADER Verification of Differential/Gage Pressure .............................................................................. 59 Calibration of Static Pressure................................................................................................... 60 Verification of Static Pressure ................................................................................................. 61 Calibration of RTD Temperature .................................................................
What is TechView? TechView is a standalone software package that allows a technician to: Calibrate Bristol transmitter(s) either locally (bench configuration) or via communication with the transmitter’s master controller (RTU). Perform certain basic configuration operations on a controller, flow computer, or transmitter, such as changing the local address or group number. Collect real-time or historical data from the controller, flow computer, or transmitter.
How do I Install TechView ? 1. Insert the OpenBSI CD-ROM in your CD ROM drive. 2. If your CD-ROM drive has autorun enabled, skip to the next step. Otherwise, use Windows™ Explorer to locate the file BROWSER.EXE in the root directory of the CD. Double-click on BROWSER.EXE. When the CD browser screen appears, choose the “Install OpenBSI’’ option. A screen reminding you to close all other programs, and warning you that older OpenBSI versions will be removed, will appear. Click on [Next>]. 3.
How to Start TechView: NOTE: Neither LocalView nor NetView can be running on your computer at the same time you are running TechView. If either of those programs are running, you must shut them down, first. Click on Start Programs OpenBSI Tools TechView Starting Your Session: The configuration information you specify to allow TechView to communicate with controllers, flow computers and transmitters is stored in a session file. Session files have a file extension of *.TVS.
Establishing Communications Communication may be established with all RTUs/transmitters using the BSAP protocol. Some RTUs may also be accessed via Internet (IP) protocol. On the Communication Setup page, choose either “BSAP” or “IP” in the “Select Communication Protocol field.
Specify the baud rate used by the port in the “What baud rate would you like to use” field. Most users don’t need to adjust the advanced parameters, but if you need to, click on [Advanced Communication Parameters]. (Information on this dialog box is included later in this section.) Click on [Next>] to proceed to the next page. Communication Setup page - IP For “IP” communication, the IP address of the RTU must be specified.
Advanced Communication Parameters – BSAP Most users should not edit these parameters. If however, you are having certain communication problems, these parameters may be altered to better tune your system. Poll Period This is the rate (in seconds) in which TechView polls the directly connected RTU. Link Level Timeout This is the amount of time, in seconds, that TechView will wait for a response from an RTU or transmitter before assuming that the unit is dead and will not respond.
The dial-up parameters are: “Enter modem commands and phone number to be dialed” Enter any modem commands, as well as the dial string here. "Retries" This is the number of attempts OpenBSI will make to dial a controller (RTU), before declaring that it is off-line. This must be an integer from 0 to 10. "Timeout" This is the period of time (in seconds) OpenBSI will wait before declaring a dialing attempt to be a failure.
"Init String" This is an initialization string for the modem. OpenBSI immediately precedes the initialization string with the 'AT' modem command. The initialization string is sent ahead of the dial-up string. The hang-up parameters are: "String1" This is the first string sent to the modem when an attempt is made to hang up. "String2" This is the second string sent to the modem when an attempt is made to hang up.
Advanced Communication Parameters – IP Most users should not edit these parameters. If however, you are having certain communication problems, these parameters may be altered to better tune your system. UDP Port for the IP Driver The "UDP Port Number for IP Driver" (sometimes known as the socket number) is used for communication with RTUs. It is used to split message traffic along different 'streams'.
Node Setup Next, you must identify certain characteristics of the unit to which you are trying to communicate. The appearance of the Node Setup page varies somewhat, depending upon what type of RTU you are configuring: Node Setup dialog box – 3808 Node Type Node Setup dialog box – ControlWave EFM The type of controller, RTU, flow computer, or transmitter.
PT Transmitter When checked indicates that communication will be with a gage pressure transmitter. There will be no static pressure. When not checked, indicates that the transmitter has both differential and static pressures. This applies only to 3508/3808 units. Wet Ends Certain RTUs (EFM, GFC, XFC) may include a built-in internal transmitter with sensor (wet end). Some versions of the XFC can include 2 wet ends. Specify the number of wet ends for this RTU.
Calibration Setup This page specifies certain parameters that tell TechView how it will access the transmitters for calibration. Target Node Displays the type of node chosen in the Node Setup dialog box. Select Transmitter Access Local / Remote For 3508 and 3808 series transmitters, checking “Local” means that TechView will communicate locally with a transmitter directly connected to the PC, on Level 1 of the temporary BSAP network.
through the Pseudo Slave Port. NOTE: If you select ‘Remote’ the Transmitter Setup page will be added to your Session configuration.
Transmitter Setup (Only Visible if using Remote Access) Specify the number of transmitters below this RTU First, specify the number of transmitters connected below this RTU. If desired, you can change the “Local Address” and the “Type” of the transmitter from the Transmitter Identification dialog box.
If you need to make modifications If you need to modify the entries you’ve made, after starting the BSI Calibration Tool, close the Calibration Tool, then click on Mode Configure, to recall the setup wizard dialog boxes. When you have finished making modifications, you must click on Mode Restart to restart the BSI Calibration Tool.
Quick Overview of TechView The basic functions of TechView are available through the menu bar, and tool bar items (see illustration, below): Open new session file Open existing session file Save session file Restart session with new parameters View/Modify application parameters Modify session parameters View/modify calibration signal names Change local address and group number Start Flash Configuration Utility Write audit note Show/hide Node status box Show/hide Communication Statistics Window Show firmware
associated pages will appear on the screen, or menu items which call them will appear, depending upon the number of pages. Once the group is activated, you can proceed to perform the calibration, configuration, or online editing for your RTU/transmitter. The Calibration group is always required. Additional groups may exist for other functions. Advanced users can also change the organization of the pages in groups, by editing TechView initialization files.
Application Settings Application Settings determine the choices the user needs to make when TechView is first started. To call up the Application Settings dialog box, click on Configure Application Settings, or simply click on the icon, shown above. Startup Page The ‘Startup’ page specifies the initial prompt a user will see, if a session file is NOT specified via the command line. As discussed, earlier, a *.
Open an existing Session If selected, when TechView starts, the user is prompted to choose a previously defined session file, which will then be started. (Default choice). NOTE: Only one session can be active at any one time; if you already have a session running, when you try to open a new session file, you will be prompted to confirm that the current session will be closed. None If selected, no prompt appears initially.
“In Service” = Unit is currently on-line. “Out of Service”= Unit is currently off-line. Node Status box “Alive = TechView can communicate with the unit. “Dead = TechView cannot communicate with the unit. “Downloading”= Download in progress “Needs NRT” = IP node needs new Node Routing Table. “Needs Poll” = BSAP node needs to be polled. “Time Sync” = Unit needs a time-synchronization message from master.
Security Page If you don’t want to enter a username and password every time you log onto an RTU, you can enable the default security feature, and then set a default username and password. You must have configured the same username / password combination for each RTU you try to access during this session. These settings allow you to change the timeouts for logging into/out of web pages, handled via the Data Server.
Calibration and Verification Signals If you modify a standard application (pre-made ACCOL load or ControlWave project that shipped from the factory with your unit), and as part of that modification, change the signal names used for calibration, verification, live values, etc., you must identify the new signal names, within TechView, otherwise calibration and verification operations will NOT function properly. To do this, you must call up the Configuration or Verification signals dialog box.
Changing the Name of a Transmitter (OpenBSI 5.8 and newer) To change the name displayed for a particular transmitter, click the [Change Transmitter Name] button and type in a new name for the transmitter. If you decide you don’t want to change the name, prior to pressing [Enter] press [Esc]. If you make a mistake, and want to change signal names back to the original names from the standard application, click on [Restore Factory Default Signal Names].
Start Flash Configuration Utility The Flash Configuration Utility allows configuration of soft switches, ports, IP parameters, and for ControlWave-series units, additional parameters, as well. To start the Flash Configuration Utility, click on Operations Access Flash Parameters, or click on the icon, shown above. For information on the Flash Configuration Utility, see the Chapter 5 of the OpenBSI Utilities Manual (document# D5081).
Viewing OpenBSI Workstation Communication Statistics In addition to RTU communication statistics which may be displayed at the bottom of TechView screens, you can optionally view OpenBSI workstation communication statistics. To see these, click View OpenBSI Processes from the menu bar. For information on what the various statistics mean, see Chapter 6 of the OpenBSI Utilities Manual (D5081).
Calibration Overview Why is Calibration Necessary? When a transmitter ships from the factory, it is already factory-compensated for a specific pressure range. When the transmitter is actually installed on site, however, the accuracy of the transmitter may have been affected by environmental conditions (temperatures, atmospheric pressures, etc.) at that particular site. For this reason the transmitter must be calibrated.
Upper Range Value (URV) and Lower Range Value (LRV) (applies to analog models only) In contrast to the URL and LRL which define the fixed, predefined factory range for the transmitter, the Upper Range Value (URV) and Lower Range Value (LRV) may be used to establish the range being measured for the actual process.
weight tester, to the transmitter and check points along the measurement curve. Damping The output damping feature is applicable to ControlWave EFM/GFC/XFC flow/gas computers, 3508-series Transmitters and 3808-series Transmitters and controls the rate at which the output responds to a given change of input. It is used to slow down the output response to a rapid or oscillatory change of the measured variable.
Before You Begin Calibration in the Lab Vs. Calibration on Site: Although it is more convenient and recommended to perform this procedure using a laboratory setup, calibration can also be performed on site providing that the connecting line or flange is equipped with a calibration tap and appropriate shutoff and bypass valves. This added equipment allows you to feed in an external test pressure source or use the process pressure as a reference signal.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EBSAP USERS If you are using Expanded Node Addressing (EBSAP) with ControlWave, and the ControlWave unit is in a group other than Group 0, the Local Port MUST be marked as LOCAL via the System Variable Wizard in ControlWave Designer. Otherwise, communications will not be possible. The _Px_LOCAL_PORT must be set to TRUE.
Equipment Required for Calibration Equipment Required For Pressure Calibration Pressure calibration (static, differential or gage) will require the following items: Instrument Mounting Fixture: This fixture must secure the instrument such that the MVT is positioned identically to its installation site. GPT equipped units must be positioned vertically. A Pressure Gauge (must cover the range of the MVT/GPT Transducer .
A typical Gage pressure calibration interconnection diagram is shown, below: Typical Calibration Setup of GPT Using Test Pressure Equipment Required For Temperature Calibration IMPORTANT In order to calibrate the RTD Temperature properly, you MUST have a resistor with accuracy of 0.01% accuracy or better. Otherwise: you could actually make the RTD calibration less accurate than it was prior to your calibration/verification. For example, with a 0.1% resistor, a temperature reading could be off 0.
Equipment Required for Analog Output Calibration (3808 only) Electrical Supply Source: +5Vdc (Min.), +42Vdc (Max.) – Powers the Transmitter Digital Multimeter (DMM) or Ammeter with a 5-1/2 digit scale (.005% accuracy) Transmitter Interface Unit (Bristol Part No. 389959-01-4) 250-ohm Resistor (.01%, 1/4 watt) Entering Calibration Mode / Leaving Calibration Mode You enter calibration mode by clicking on the Calibration icon on the right hand side of the screen.
Calibrating the 3508 series TeleTrans Transmitter Calibration of Differential/Gage Pressure Calibrating Zero and Span: 1. To calibrate the zero, vent the transmitter to atmosphere, so no differential pressure is applied. Click on the [Calibrate Zero] button, and the “Live Value” will be trimmed to be as close to the zero as possible. 2. To Calibrate the span, enter the desired span in the “Operating Span” field, then apply a pressure equivalent to the desired span.
zero, proceed to step 2. However, if the zero readings agree but an offset occurs at the upper end of the range, proceed to step 4. 2. Calculate the amount of ZERO shift necessary to correlate the floating point number with the external reading as described in the following example, and enter it in the “Zero Shift” field. Example: Assume that a DP Transmitter with a 300 inH2O URL has been properly calibrated for a 0 to 100 inH2O range. If the external device reads 1.400, the difference is: 0 1.400 = -1.
Calibration of Static Pressure For static pressure, the same pressure must be applied to both the HI and LO inputs of the transmitter, thus producing a zero differential across the HI and LO ports, and a SP value at the HI port. Calibrating Zero and Span: 1. To calibrate the zero, vent the transmitter to atmosphere, so only atmospheric pressure is applied. Click on the [Calibrate Zero] button, and the “Live Value” will be trimmed to be as close to the zero as possible. 2.
If it is determined that the difference at zero and upper end of the SP range is the same, then only a zero shift will be required. Example: Assume that the URL of the transmitter is 2000 psi and that it has been calibrated for a 0 to 500 psi range. If the 0 check point was read as 1.200, the difference would be: 0 - 1.200 = -1.200. A zero entry of -1.2 psi would provide the correlation between the floating point number and the standard of the external device.
Calibration of RTD Temperature NOTE: The maximum rated RTD cable length for the TELETRANS Transmitter (Model 3508) is 100 feet. This limitation is imposed to reduce noise pickup at electrically noisy sites and also to limit error due to line resistance. Users may employ longer cables provided they verify proper operation in their specific application.
Calibrating the Zero and Span: Model 3508 TeleTrans - Connections for RTD Calibration (See page 32 for resistor values) 1. Disconnect the regular RTD and connect a 100 Ohm (±0.01%) precision resistor across the RTD terminals (this is equivalent to 32°F). 2. Observe the "Live Reading" and wait for it to stabilize. 3. Click on the [Calibrate Zero (at 100 OHMs)] button to calibrate the RTD zero. 4. Disconnect the resistor of step 1 and connect a 140.23 Ohm (±0.
5. Observe the "Live Reading" and wait for it to stabilize. 6. Enter the desired operating span in the “Operating Span” field. 7. Click on the [Calibrate Operating Span] button. 8. Disconnect the resistor, and reconnect the RTD. Adjusting the Live Reading: If after re-connecting the unit to the process it is determined that the number in the "Live Reading" field does not correlate with that measured by an external process monitoring device, offset compensation may be performed.
Calibrating the 3808 Transmitter Calibration of Gage or Differential Pressure (3808-10A/ 3808-30A ONLY) The “Sensor LRL” and “Sensor URL” display the lower-range limit and upper range limit, respectively, of the Gage Pressure / Differential Pressure sensor. 1. In the ‘Select Operation for DP Sensor’ box, select “Zero Calibration”. 2. To perform the zero calibration, vent the transmitter to atmosphere, so no pressure is applied.
If, for some reason, you want to return to the calibration that was performed by the factory, click on [Restore Factory Defaults]. Calibration of Static Pressure (3808-30A ONLY) Note: For static pressure calibration setup, connect identical supply pressures to both the low and high side ports of the MVT. The “Sensor LRL” and “Sensor URL” display the lower-range limit and upper range limit, respectively, of the Static Pressure sensor. 1.
Calibration of RTD Temperature 1. To calibrate the RTD on-board reference resistor, click on [Calibrate RTD R0]. NOTE: This command is for factory use only, it should NOT be done in the field. 2. Disconnect the regular RTD and connect a 100 Ohm (0.01%) precision resistor across the RTD terminals (this is equivalent to 32°F). 3. Observe the "Measured Value" and wait for it to stabilize. 4. Click on the [Calibrate Zero] button to calibrate the RTD zero. 5.
8. Disconnect the resistor, and reconnect the RTD. If, for some reason, you want to return to the calibration that was performed by the factory, click on [Restore Factory Defaults]. Note: To change the reading from the RTD for the 3808, enter the desired reading (which should be similar to the actual reading, but presumably off slightly), and click on [Adjust Live Reading].
3808 Analog Output Calibration - Current Measurement Diagram Any of the three process variables (differential/gauge pressure, static pressure, or RTD temperature) can control the analog output of the transmitter. The analog output ranges from 4 mA to 20 mA, but the 4 mA and 20 mA points may change over time and require calibration. The measured variable in this case is the value read by an accurate milli-ammeter or voltmeter connected to the analog output.
To calibrate the analog output: 1. For “Select the output to be calibrated” choose ‘Cal 4 mA’. Measure the current or voltage externally, and enter the measured value in the “Enter new measured value for the selected Output” field, in milliamperes. 2. To calibrate, select the [Calibrate Analog Output] button. The 3808 will adjust and save the new settings. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2, but this time select ‘Cal 20 mA’ for the “Select the output to be calibrated” choice.
Calibrating the 3530 TeleFlow-series Flow Computers Calibration of Differential/Gage Pressure IMPORTANT Whenever performing calibration operations on a 3530-series unit, you MUST be connected to the local port of the 3530. You CANNOT perform calibration via the network port of the 3530. 1. If this flow computer is handling more than one meter run, first select the run you want to configure from the “Run” list box. 2. In the ‘Select Operation’ box, select “Calibrate”. 3.
Verification of Differential Pressure NOTE: This must be performed using an external test fixture that can apply various pressures. 1. If this flow computer is handling more than one meter run, first select the run you want to configure from the “Run” list box. 2. In the ‘Select Operation’ box, select “Verify”. 3. Using an external test fixture, apply a known pressure.
Calibration of Static Pressure For static pressure, the same pressure must be applied to both the HI and LO inputs of the transmitter, thus producing a zero differential across the HI and LO ports, and a SP value at the HI port. IMPORTANT Whenever performing calibration operations on a 3530-series unit, you MUST be connected to the local port of the 3530. You CANNOT perform calibration via the network port of the 3530. 1.
Plate URL” value. Then click on [Calibrate Operating Span]. The “Live Value” will be trimmed to be as close to the desired span, as possible. Verification of Static Pressure NOTE: This must be performed using an external test fixture that can apply various pressures. 1. If this flow computer is handling more than one meter run, first select the run you want to configure from the “Run” list box. 2. In the ‘Select Operation’ box, select “Verify”. 3. Using an external test fixture, apply a known pressure.
Calibration of RTD Temperature IMPORTANT Whenever performing calibration operations on a 3530-series unit, you MUST be connected to the local port of the 3530. You CANNOT perform calibration via the network port of the 3530. 1. If this flow computer is handling more than one meter run, first select the run you want to configure from the “Run” list box. 2. In the ‘Select Operation’ box, select “Calibrate”. 3.
7. Disconnect the resistor of step 4 and connect a 140.23 Ohm (0.01%) precision resistor across the RTD terminals (this is equivalent to 220°F). 8. Observe the "Live Reading" and wait for it to stabilize. 9. Enter the desired operating span in the “Operating Span” field. 10. Click on the [Calibrate Operating Span] button. 11. Disconnect the resistor, and reconnect the RTD. 12.
TeleFlow CPU Board RTD Calibration Connection Diagram (See page 32 for resistor values) 53 TechView User’s Guide
Verification of RTD Temperature 1. If this flow computer is handling more than one meter run, first select the run you want to configure from the “Run” list box. 2. In the ‘Select Operation’ box, select “Verify”. 3. Disconnect the regular RTD and connect a 100 Ohm (0.01%) precision resistor across the RTD terminals (this is equivalent to 32°F). 4. The regular RTD must be disconnected, and replaced with a resistor which simulates the desired temperature. 5.
Damping The Output damping feature controls the rate at which the output responds to a given change of input. It is used to slow down the output response to a rapid or oscillatory change of the measured variable. The "Damping Time" is a period of time during which the indicated value changes only 63% of the difference between the ’present measured variable’ and the ’present indicated pressure’ in one damping time period.
Calibrating TeleRecorder Inputs (3530-45B/55B ONLY) The ‘Inputs’ page provides for gage pressure calibration of inputs to remove the effect of sensor zero offset and slope variation. IMPORTANT: You MUST calibrate the ZERO first. Gage pressure calibration will require the following items: Instrument Mounting Fixture: This fixture must secure the instrument such that the presure transducer is mounted vertically.
Calibrating the Input NOTE: Calibration mode only remains active for the length of time indicated in the “Calibrate Time” field. Otherwise, “Zero Offset” and “Span Factor” will be set to 0.000 and 1.000, respectively. 1. First, calibrate the ZERO. You should apply atmospheric pressure when calibrating the ZERO. Click on [Calibrate Zero]. The load will calculate a “Zero Offset” that will be added to the sensor reading to remove any existing offset at zero pressure.
Calibrating the ControlWave EFM / GFC-CL /GFC/ XFC Calibration of Differential/Gage Pressure 1. Select the transmitter you want to calibrate using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. In the “Select Operation” box, select “Calibrate”. 3. To perform the zero calibration, vent the transmitter to atmosphere, so no pressure is applied. 4.
“Live Value” to settle. 7. Now enter the pressure you applied in the “Tester Value” field and click on [Calibrate Span]. The “Live Value” will be trimmed to be as close to the desired span, as possible. If you are calibrating the internal transmitter, the “Calibration Status” will be set to SUCCESS or FAIL based on whether the trim operation was successful. Calibration status is not available for external transmitters.
1. Select the transmitter you want to verify using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. In the “Select Operation” box, select “Verify”. 3. If you are performing the verification prior to calibration, choose “As Found.” If you are performing the verification after calibration, choose “As Left.” This choice determines where reading are stored for the calibration report. 4.
1. Select the transmitter you want to calibrate using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. To perform the zero calibration, vent the transmitter to atmosphere, so atmospheric pressure is applied. Wait for the “Live Value” to become steady, and enter a “Tester Value” equivalent to the zero value. 3. Click on [Calibrate Zero] and the “Live Value” will be trimmed to be as close to the zero as possible.
1. Select the transmitter you want to verify using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. In the “Select Operation” box, select “Verify”. 3. If you are performing the verification prior to calibration, choose “As Found.” If you are performing the verification after calibration, choose “As Left.” This choice determines where reading are stored for the calibration report. 4.
Calibration of RTD Temperature 1. Select the transmitter you want to calibrate using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. Disconnect the regular RTD and connect a 100 Ohm (0.01%) precision resistor across the RTD terminals (which is equivalent to 32°F) 3. Observe the "Live Value" and wait for it to stabilize. 4. Click on the [Calibrate Zero (at 100 ohm)] button to calibrate the RTD zero.
internal transmitter, the “Calibration Status” will be set to SUCCESS or FAIL based on whether the trim operation was successful. Calibration status is not available for external transmitters. Disconnect the resistor, and reconnect the RTD. 8. To change the reading from the RTD, enter the desired reading in the “Live Reading” field (which should be similar to the actual reading, but presumably off slightly), and click on [Adjust Live Reading].
RTD+ (Excitation) RTD+ (Sense) _ RTD (Return) Connections for RTD Temperature Calibration – ControlWave XFC (see page 32 for resistor values) Verification of Temperature You perform verification as a check to see whether calibration is required, or after calibration is completed to verify proper calibration. You choose “As Found” to record that verification readings are before calibration, or “As Left” to record that verification readings are after calibration.
1. Select the transmitter you want to verify using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters; all other transmitters are external. 2. In the “Select Operation” box, select “Verify”. 3. If you are performing the verification prior to calibration, choose “As Found.” If you are performing the verification after calibration, choose “As Left.” This choice determines where reading are stored for the calibration report. 4.
Damping The Output damping feature controls the rate at which the output responds to a given change of input. It is used to slow down the output response to a rapid or oscillatory change of the measured variable. The "Damping Time" is a period of time during which the indicated value changes only 63% of the difference between the ’present measured variable’ and the ’present indicated pressure’ in one damping time period.
Orifice If you change the orifice plate on your pipe, you can use the Orifice page to update your application with the new orifice plate diameter.. Specifying the Orifice Plate Size 1. Select the transmitter using the “Transmitter” list box. ‘Wet ends’ refer to internal transmitters. 2. Enter the “New Plate Diameter” and click the [Apply new Orifice Plate Diameter] button. This writes the new orifice diameter to your application in the ControlWave.
Online Editing (supported in ControlWave-series ONLY) TechView supports online editing of signal lists, and archive file structures in ControlWaveseries controllers with version 04.60 (or newer) firmware. On-line Editing of Signal Lists Signal lists are a convenient way to organize and view signals used in your control strategy.
Select a list to modify This box displays all the lists marked for on-line modification in the RTU. Lists are shown either by their list number, or a textual description. Choose the list you want to modify. This will be referred to as the ‘currently selected list’. Search for Signal / Search for Descriptor To locate a particular signal (variable), you can search based on the signal name or the signal descriptor.
signal so that is moved one position closer to the end of the list. Click on the signal you want to move, then click on [Move Down] and the signal will be moved one position down in the list. Insert This button allows you to add any signals selected from the “Available Signals” into the currently selected list. To do this, click on signals in the “Available Signals” box, so they are highlighted, then click on the [Insert] button.
What if I’m not seeing any lists or signals at all? If, when you bring up the ‘Lists’ on-line editing page, there are no signal lists in the “Select a list to modify” selection box, and consequently, no signals in the “Available Signals” list box, it’s probably because your translation initialization file has not been properly specified for TechView.
When you call up the Archives page, information on Archive Files is loaded. NOTE: If you see Archive information colored red, there is a configuration error. File Definition: Number This displays the unique ID number for this Archive File. NOTE: This cannot be changed via TechView. Name This displays the archive file name. NOTE: This cannot be changed via TechView. Records This determines how many rows of 'snapshot' data will be retained in this Archive File.
RAM Displays the amount of RAM memory used for this Archive File. NOTE: This cannot be changed via TechView. Location: Flash If shown as selected, indicates this Archive File will be saved in FLASH. NOTE: This cannot be changed via TechView. RAM If shown as selected, indicates this Archive File will be saved in RAM. NOTE: This cannot be changed via TechView. Interval 1 Min, 5 Min, 15 Min, 1 Hour, 1 Day For certain modes, shows how often Archive record 'snapshots' are stored.
Archive Fields To define a new column in the Archive file, click on the [Add] button. The Archive Column Definition dialog box will appear. Make entries as described, below. If you need to modify a column after you exit the Archive Column Definition dialog box, double-click on the column number in the list, or select the column number and then click on the [Modify] button to re-call the dialog box.
Precision Enter the number of spaces to the right of the decimal point that should be represented in the archive file for this signal value. Signal Select the name of the signal you want to map to this column of the archive file. Click on [OK] to exit the Archive Column Definition dialog box. Batch Editing of Archive Files Batch editing is a way to save and retrieve Archive File Definitions and Signal List edits, for reuse in more than one RTU.
Device and Measurement Groups By default, the ‘Device’ and ‘Measurement’ groups contain links to web pages that are specific to particular platforms and applications, and so vary from system to system. As such, they are beyond the scope of this manual.
Appendix A Initialization Files TechView uses initialization files to determine the organization of screens, the PC applications that can be started from buttons, the HTML files that are accessible, which icons are used, etc. If you purchased a standard application for your controller, it may come with its own set of predefined initialization files that are specific to that application. If that is the case, there is no need for you to edit initialization files.
Creating an Advanced Interface Setup File for Storage at the RTU The Advanced Interface Setup File (AISF) allows a customized set of initialization files to be stored in the RTU’s flash memory. This provides a mechanism for ensuring that the correct initialization files are used for a particular application and TechView session. The Advanced Interface Setup File is a Zipped (compressed) file that contains several other files used with the application and TechView session. It includes: AISF.
(NOTE: The File Transfer control may also be used to transfer the ZIP file, separately, but it cannot be used to transfer the bootproject.) 6) Open the session file (.TVS) on your PC that you want to configure. (NOTE: This is not the AISF.TVS file mentioned above.) In the Advanced Interface Setup dialog box, check the “Get Advanced Interface Setup from the RTU” box, and specify the name of the ZIP file you defined in Step 4.
DESCRIPTION=Calibration must be entered exactly as shown startup_web_page identifies the first start-up web page for this session. If not specified, the default web page for this RTU type is included. The startup web page must be included in the AISF zip file in the RTU. meter_runs specifies the number of meter runs in this particular application. This takes precedence over the number of meter runs configured for the session.
The calib_keyword and calib_signal vary depending upon the type of RTU and application. Example AISF.TVS file: [PARAMETERS] MODE=4 DESCRIPTION=Calibration WEB_PAGE=MY_GFCPAGE.HTM [RTU] MFPRUNS=2 INTERNAL_XMTR=1 CUSTOM_CFGINI=CFGINI.INI CUSTOM_XLTINI=TRANSLAT.INI [RTU_CALIB_SIGNALS] Mode=@GV.CALIB_MODE ExecOper=@GV.MIX_1_CALIBOP DP=@GV.MIX_1_DP DpApplied=@GV.MIX_1_DPSPAN DpRestore=@GV.MIX_1_RESTOREDP SP=@GV.MIX_1_SP SpApplied=@GV.MIX_1_SPSPAN SpRestore=@GV.MIX_1_RESTORESP RTD=@GV.MIX_1_RTD RtdApplied=@GV.
CFGATC1.INI CFGTR2.INI CFGTR4.INI CFGEFM.INI CFGGFC.INI CFGXFC.INI Telecorrector 2 sensor Telerecorder 4 sensor Telerecorder ControlWave EFM unit ControlWave GFC unit ControlWave XFC unit Note: In addition to these names, if you create your own file for the ControlWave or ControlWave MICRO platform, default names of CFGCW.INI and CFGCWM.INI will be assigned, respectively. There are no standard files for these two platforms, however.
Type=page_type Image=page_icon_number Control=control_type Button1=button1_label Link1=link1 Title1=title1 State1=state1 Parameters1=par1_1=val1_1;par1_2=val1_2;…. par1_n=val1_n Units1=units1 Position1=x1,y1 Size1=width1,height1 Button2=button2_label Link2=link2 Title2=title2 State2=title2 Parameters2=par2_1=val2_1;par2_2=val2_2;…. par2_n=val2_n Units2=units2 Position2=x2,y2 Size2=width2,height2 : : Buttonn=buttonn_label Linkn=linkn Titlen=titlen Staten=staten Parametersn=parn_1=valn_1;parn_2=valn_2;….
: Buttonn=title_in_menu_n There must be one button n for each application you want to appear in the pop-up menu. The first n must be the integer ‘1’ and additional buttons must be numbered consecutively from that point. Link1=application_1 Link2=application_2 : Linkn=application_n application is the command line argument for starting the application associated with button n in the pop-up menu.
Image=group_icon_number group_icon_number is used to choose which icon will be displayed in the Group control for this group. A table of available icons is included at the end of this section. Calib=include_in_this_group specifies that the calibration pages should appear in this group. The pages will be appended to this group. page1=page1_section page2=page2_section : pagen=pagen_section page1_section …pagen_section are used to reference the page definitions for pages in this group.
Button1=button1_label : Buttonn=buttonn_label buttonn_label entries define the text labels that appear on the buttons on this page. Link1=link1 : Linkn=linkn linkn entries define the web pages or applications associated with the corresponding button label(s) on this page. If referring to an application (the page TYPE = ‘3’), this must be the absolute path of the Windows™ application to be started by this button.
NOTE: This field overrides any entry made for Units at the page level. Position1=x1,y1 Position2=x2,y2 : Positionn=xn These specify the x and y coordinates of the top left corner of the web page. Coordinates are relative to the screen so a value of 0,0 specifies that the web page will appear at the top left corner of the screen. If not specified the web page will be centered on the screen.
13 14 15 16 Excerpts from a sample INI file are shown on the next page.
[Applications] Button1=WebPages Link1=IE Button2=DataView Link2=C:\OpenBSI\dataview.exe %r [Groups] Group1=Measurement Group2=Device Group3=On Line Edits [Pages] StyleSheet=C:\OpenBSI\WebEFM\StyleSheets\MEFMstyles.
LISTS.INI The _LISTS.INI file identifies the contents of signal lists in the RTU, and also marks which lists are available for on-line editing. *LIST listnumberx editable variable1 variable2 : variablen where listnumber editable variable1-n is the number used to identify this list. is either not-present, indicating the list cannot be edited, or is replaced with the letter ‘M’ meaning that the list can be modified on-line. are the variables in the list.
TRANSLATION.INI Initialization File Many of the standard application programs shipped with particular controllers include a TRANSLATION.INI file, that is used to support on-line editing of signal lists. The TRANSLATION.INI file lists all signals marked as “PDD” within the ControlWave application, and therefore, the ‘pool’ of variables that are available to be added to lists during on-line editing.
LOAD=identifier specifies which standard application is being used. The identifier must match the first eleven characters of the MWT file name. This same identifier must also be reflected in the first eleven characters stored in the _CW_LOAD_STR system variable. IMPORTANT On-line list editing requires that the LOAD=identifier be set correctly.
SIG_26=’@GV._ALM_RET_DEAD’ SIG_27=’@GV._ETH_POLL_PER’ SIG_28=’@GV._ETH1_ACT’ SIG_29=’@GV._ETH2_ACT’ SIG_30=’@GV._ETH3_ACT’ SIG_31=’@GV._NHP_IGNORE_NRT’ SIG_32=’@GV._NHP_IGNORE_TS’ SIG_33=’@GV._BSAP_FLAG_SENSE’ SIG_34=’@GV._NHP_ADDITIONAL_MASK’ SIG_35=’@GV._TS_DELTA_ACCURACY’ SIG_36=’@GV._P1_POLL_PER’ SIG_37=’@GV._P1_WRITE_DEL’ SIG_38=’@GV._P1_WRITE_TMO’ SIG_39=’@GV._P1_IGNORE_ECHO’ SIG_40=’@GV._P1_TS_DIS’ SIG_41=’@GV._P1_TS_FORCE’ SIG_42=’@GV._P1_NRT_DIS’ SIG_43=’@GV.
Notes about IP Address Formats in TVS Files IP addresses are not stored in dotted decimal format within the TEMP.TVS file; instead, a conversion is performed. Each of the four decimal numbers in the dotted decimal IP address is converted to a hex number. The four hex numbers are then concatenated, and then the resulting hex number is converted to decimal, and then stored in the TVS file. abc.def.ghi.
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