Page 2 - OMEGAnet; Servicing North America:
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Page 3 - NTRODUCTION; it is HIGHLY
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-1 1... I NTRODUCTION M ANUAL O VERVIEW This User’s manual provides information relative to the use of the OMP-MODLPortable Data Logging Systems manufactured by Omega Engineering. The manualis organized into sections describing the main components of a OMP-MOD...
Page 4 - OMP-MODL System Base; plates
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-2 OMP-MODL System Base The OMP-MODL System Base refers to the main data logger unit composedof a stack of two interconnected modules... the MLCPU-1 module and theMLAD-1 module. These two modules combined house the mainmicroprocessor and support circuitry, mem...
Page 5 - HyperWareTM Software
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-3 A family of Interface Modules is available for interface to various input signaltypes such as thermocouples, RTD’s, voltage, current, frequency, event, etc.Additionally, Interface Modules are available with outputs for digital alarmand basic ON/OFF control ...
Page 6 - Additional Components
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-4 ♦ Powerful mathematical data manipulation of collected data during conversion to HyperPlot graphs, ASCII textfiles and Excel files ♦ HyperTrack™ real-time graphic and numeric data display of OMP-MODL inputs and HyperNet nodes Additional Components Special f...
Page 7 - EATURES; all
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-5 F EATURES Designed with the User in mind, the OMP-MODL portable data logging system has amultitude of integral features ranging from special hardware considerations tounlimited software programmability and data review. Capabilities include: ♦ Up to 24 chann...
Page 8 - UMMARY OF
1... I NTRODUCTION U SING THE OMP-MODL 1-6 S UMMARY OF S TEPS IN U TILIZING THE OMP-MODL In a typical application of the OMP-MODL portable data logging system, thefollowing sequence of steps would be involved. Details of each step are presentedin later sections of this manual. 1. Install the require...
Page 10 - YSTEM; System Base; NCLOSURE
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-1 2... OMP-MODL S YSTEM B ASE S YSTEM B ASE O VERVIEW System Base refers to the main data logger unit composed of a stack of two interconnected modules... the MLCPU-1 module and the MLAD-1 module. Thesetwo modules combined house the main microprocessor ...
Page 11 - KEYHOLE SLOTS
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-2 unit. As modules are added to the stack, the connectors must be aligned andplugged together as the modules slide together. Four side retaining screws are theninstalled into the sides to securely hold the assembly together. Top Plate A flat metal plate...
Page 12 - ODULE; Overview
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-3 TIP: For applications utilizing loggers equipped with a large number of Interface Modules, the stack can become rather tall. In theseapplications, side plate mounting may be desired. Contact LBI fordetails on the side mounting bracket.. MLCPU-1 M ODUL...
Page 13 - Feedback LED Indicator:; Command; Status LED Indicator:
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-4 Feedback LED Indicator: The green Feedback LED is used to provide feedback to the User asbuttons are pressed and the logger performs various commands.These responses include: Command Feedback LED Response Enable Unit 2 blinks Stop Unit 2 blinks Power-...
Page 14 - This Reset does not clear data memory
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-5 FYI: The label ENABLE was chosen rather than START for a subtle but important reason. When the ENABLE button is pressed, execution of theProgram Net commences... but that does not necessarily mean that datalogging to memory has started. For example, a...
Page 15 - RS-232 Serial Communications Port; Note that this port is not for direct connection of a
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-6 3-Button System Initialization: A complete initialization of the logger that will clear data memoryand program memory can be performed using the ENABLE, STOPand RESET buttons. This sequence is normally only used when aunit is upgraded in the field wit...
Page 16 - For relative reference, with the communication
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-7 CAUTION The RS-232 jack is only for connection of RS-232 type signals (via the supplied cable and adapters) and is not for direct connection of a telephone line. For telephone modem communication with the OMP- MODL, utilize the OMP-MODL Modem Interfac...
Page 18 - Relay R1; icon within the Program Net executing in the logger.; EPROM; LOW RANGE
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-9 To change the setting, access must be gained to the jumper onthe top of the MLCPU-1 module (Figure 2... -5). Per theassembly / disassembly instructions in Chapter 3, open thelogger to gain access to the top of the MLCPU-1. The Hi/Lojumper is installed...
Page 19 - Relay R2; TTL Alarm Output; icon within HyperNet. The; GND
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-10 Relay R2 (Terminals 5 & 6) Wiring connections for Output Relay 2. The relay is a normally opendevice with contacts rated for 500 ma MAX at 32VDC MAX.Operation is dependent on logic associated with the Relay Alarm #2 icon within the Program Net ex...
Page 20 - RTC / Memory Backup Battery; Status
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-11 RTC / Memory Backup Battery The OMP-MODL utilizes static ram for internal data storage which requires aconstant power supply to maintain its memory. Similarly, the Real TimeClock (RTC) that keeps track of the date and time within the OMP-MODLruns con...
Page 21 - CJC
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-12 A terminal strip is provided at one end of the module for the connection ofsensor and signal wiring. The terminal strip can be unplugged for massconnect/disconnect of the field wiring. Connections are defined in Figure 2...-8 and details on each of t...
Page 22 - CJC S; EXT; Chassis Ground
2... OMP-MODL System Base Using the OMP-MODL 2-13 I NTERNAL CJC S ENSING A PPLICATIONS : For OMP-MODL applications with thermocouple inputsconnected directly to the MLAD-1 or any installed MLIM-1 AnalogInput modules, a wire jumper must be installed across terminals13 and 14 (marked INT for internal)...
Page 24 - Using the ModuLogger
2... ModuLogger System Base Using the ModuLogger 2-1
Page 25 - NTERFACE; ANDLING; Do not wrap or store the Interface Module in static generating
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-1 3... I NTERFACE M ODULES By adding Interface Modules (Figure 3... -1), the OMP-MODL System Base can beexpanded for additional I/O channels, modem, display, PCMCIA memory, andbattery operation. A full family of modules is available to meet most signal ...
Page 26 - NSTALLATION; To add a module, perform the following steps
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-2 plastic bags. Anti-Static bags are available for storage of staticsensitive components. I NSTALLATION When shipped, Interface Modules are provided with side screws and any necessaryaccessories. If ordered with a logger, the Interface Modules are typi...
Page 27 - Orient the Interface Module to be added so that the similar
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-3 alignment and connection with the mating module. If any pinsare bent, straighten them with a small pliers. 3. Orient the Interface Module to be added so that the similar length connector bus’s align and the terminal strips or other Usercontrols are al...
Page 29 - ML-DISP Display and User Interface Module
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-5 I NTERFACE M ODULE O PERATIONAL I NSTRUCTIONS : Each Interface Module has specific characteristics and instructions for set-up anduse that are unique to that particular module. These instructions are included infollowing sections or provided with the ...
Page 31 - ATTERY; Field Installation of the ML-BATT Module; positive terminal toward the holder end
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-7 ML-BATT; B ATTERY P ACK M ODULE The OMP-MODL can be equipped with the ML-BATT module to provide batterypower for portable or remote site applications. The ML-BATT module includes twoholders, each of which contains 3 D-cells, resulting in a nominal 9Vd...
Page 32 - Field Replacement of Batteries; To access the batteries, remove the four retaining screws holding
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-8 Align and stack the ML-BATT and MLCPU-1 modules with the foam spaceragainst the MLCPU-1 printed circuit board and the connector on the ML-BATT side. Fasten the modules together with the four side retaining screws. Field Replacement of Batteries To ac...
Page 33 - ISPLAY AND; Module Installation:; Refer to the; Hardware Input Signal Configuration Switches:
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-9 ML-DISP; D ISPLAY AND U SER I NTERFACE M ODULE The OMP-MODL can be equipped with the ML-DISP module ( Figure 3... -7) toprovide a 2 line liquid crystal display (LCD), front panel Status/Alarm indicating LEDsand a full complement of User buttons. With ...
Page 34 - NEXT and SELECT
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-10 NEXT and SELECT The NEXT and SELECT buttons are for User control of the liquidcrystal display (LCD) information displays. Pressing NEXT willadvance the LCD to the next menu item at the current menu level.Pressing the SELECT button selects that menu ...
Page 35 - Display Operation
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-11 conditions are defined by the User in the Program Net developed withinHyperNet ( Chapter 7) and loaded into OMP-MODL memory. Display Operation Information that can be displayed on the LCD is arranged in ahierarchical format and is accessed by a User ...
Page 36 - Erases data memory, leaving Net program intact; SELECT
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-12 LOGGER X.XX <MODE> SYSTEM STATUS Display Date and Time Display Remaining Memory Unit Name and ID Net Program Name Net Program Description System Supply Voltage Return to Top Menu DISPLAY PROBE ICON VALUES DISPLAY MEMORY ICON VALUES DISPLAY STA...
Page 37 - TIP; Display Menu Items; Log to Full
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-13 Pressing the SELECT button selects that menu item and a new levelof menus or results are displayed. A detailed description of thevarious menu items and levels follow. TIP - a good comprehension of this LCD menu structure can be achieved by close read...
Page 39 - Depending on the User defined format
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-15 Status is displayed results in a new level of display. Menuselections available on this level include: D ATE AND T IME Press SELECT to display the current Date and Time in theOMP-MODL Real Time Clock. This is the date and time towhich collected data ...
Page 41 - Status Lights
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-17 assigned to the icon during construction of the net and thesecond line is the last logged value and units. To return to the Top Menu, press SELECT when the Return to Top Menu message is displayed. D ISPLAY S TATUS M ESSAGES Messages can be sent to th...
Page 43 - OUR; The MLAD-1 module of the System Base; Type
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-19 MLIM-1; F OUR C HANNEL A NALOG I NTERFACE M ODULE Overview: The MLIM-1 is a four channel add-on Interface Module for use in conjunctionwith the OMP-MODL System Base. NOTE: The MLAD-1 module of the System Base includes the functionality of the MLIM-1 ...
Page 44 - Icon
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-20 DC Current: Full Scale (FS) ranges: Input resistance for all current ranges is a 100 ohm precision shunt. Module Installation: Refer to the Installation Section earlier in this chapter for detailed installation instructions of the Interface Module o...
Page 45 - The switch banks may have different numbering than the circuit; Module
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-21 CAUTION: The switch banks may have different numbering than the circuit board... insure that the marking on the circuit board is followed ... not the marking on the switch banks. NOTE: The MLAD-1 module does not have Module Address Switches as the ML...
Page 46 - AMP
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-22 Hardware Input Signal Configuration Switches: Four sets of Input Configuration Switches are provided for each of the fourchannels (Figure 3... -11). Through the use of these switches, various typesof signals can be directly fed into the OMP-MODL eli...
Page 47 - MLIM-1 Channel Configuration via Software:; ON
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-23 Table 3... -4: MLIM-1 configuration switch settings MLIM-1 Channel Configuration via Software: When a MLIM-1 channel is configured as a particular type of input via themodule configuration switches, the configuration will be automaticallydetected dur...
Page 48 - HERMOCOUPLE; Thermocouple Connection:; Polarity is critical.; couple Icon; Terminal Strip; Shield
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-24 Commonly, this fuse is blown during installation of 4-20mA current channels where the power supply poweringthe 4-20mA transmitter is accidently shorted directlyacross the logger input channel. To avoid thisinconvenience, always check wiring prior to...
Page 49 - Thermocouple Application Notes:; DIFFERENTIAL POTENTIAL:; to minimize current loop induced errors, use; OLTAGE; Range Icon
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-25 Thermocouple Application Notes: Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) : For thermocouple measurements, the temperature of the terminal strip connections is required in the voltage totemperature conversion equation used by the OMP-MODL. Thistemperature is ...
Page 50 - Shielded wire minimizes the amount of noise picked
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-26 To minimize noise pickup on sensor wiring between the OMP-MODL and theend sensor or signal source, 18 to 22 AWG shielded, twisted pair wire isrecommended. FYI: Shielded wire minimizes the amount of noise picked up by the internal conductors carrying...
Page 51 - APPLICATION NOTES DC Voltage Channels; URRENT
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-27 APPLICATION NOTES; DC Voltage Channels Channel Isolation: The negative terminal of MLIM-1 channels configured as DCVoltage inputs are isolated from the OMP-MODL circuit ground by a22Kohm resistor (see Figure 3... -12). Common Mode Input Range Conside...
Page 52 - Typically, with current signals (in contrast to low; Panel Meter
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-28 To minimize noise pickup on sensor wiring between the OMP-MODL and theend sensor or signal source, 18 to 22 AWG shielded, twisted pair wire isrecommended. At the low current levels input to the MLIM-1, voltage dropin signal wiring is not a concern, ...
Page 53 - APPLICATION NOTES DC Current Channels
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-29 interconnected within the logger and routed to the MLAD-1 Chassis Groundterminal. NOTE: Do not ground the signal wiring shield conductor at the sensor end(the end away from the OMP-MODL) as this can induce additional noise intothe sensor wiring.. APP...
Page 55 - IGITAL
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-31 MLIM-2; D IGITAL I NTERFACE M ODULE O VERVIEW Overview: The MLIM-2 Interface Module provides four input channels and four outputchannels on a single module. Each of the four input channels can beindividually programmed for any combination of Event in...
Page 56 - insure that the marking on the circuit board is followed; Hardware Input Configuration Switches:; Counter
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-32 module layer determined above. The switch bank should have only ONEswitch ON and the other four switches OFF. CAUTION: The switch bank may have different numbering than the circuit board... insure that the marking on the circuit board is followed .....
Page 57 - Channel input impedance is greater than 30K ohm.; Event / Counter Input Signal Connections:; Input; VDC; Common Common; Contact Closure Application; connections
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-33 implementation of a Counter channel within a Program Net and is covered in theMaster Icon Listing, Appendix A. Channel input impedance is greater than 30K ohm. A 40mS debounce circuit can be enabled via software which can be used to filter out`contac...
Page 58 - Note that a direct connection exists between; Frequency
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-34 CAUTION: Note that a direct connection exists between the common (-) terminal on all four channels of the MLIM-2 ( Figure 3... -22). When connecting to multiple event orcounter signal sources sharing a common ground orreference, insure that the sour...
Page 59 - Frequency Signal Connection:; Earth Ground; Channel A
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-35 Frequency Signal Connection: To utilize an MLIM-2 channel as a Frequency input, connect the input signalpositive lead to one of the four Input terminals (Chan A, B, C, or D) and the negative lead to one of the four Common terminals on the module term...
Page 60 - Note; Voltage; Digital
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-36 MLIM-2; D IGITAL O UTPUT A PPLICATION The MLIM-2 provides four channels dedicated as outputs. These channels can beconfigured for functions such as alarming. The output is a current limited voltagesignal with the voltage/current characteristics show...
Page 61 - Digital Output Signal Connections:; Output; Channel E; Channel F; Channel G; Channel H; LOAD
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-37 Digital Output Signal Connections: To utilize an MLIM-2 Output channel, connect the load positive lead to an Output terminal (Chan E, F, G, or H) and the load negative lead to one of the four Common terminals on the module terminal strip (Figure 3......
Page 62 - ESISTANCE
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-38 MLIM-4; RTD / R ESISTANCE I NTERFACE M ODULE O VERVIEW Overview The MLIM-4 is a four channel Interface Module for use in the OMP-MODLSystem Base. Each of the four channels can be individually programmedfor any combination of RTD (100 ohm or 1000 ohm...
Page 63 - Each switch bank should have only ONE switch ON and the other four; New Program
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-39 Each switch bank should have only ONE switch ON and the other four switches OFF. CAUTION: The switch banks may have different numbering than the circuit board... insure that the marking on the circuit board is followed ... not the marking on the swit...
Page 64 - RTD Input
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-40 MLIM-4; RTD I NPUT A PPLICATION The RTD function of the MLIM-4 allows for the input of Platinum RTD’s with any ofthe following characteristics: ♦ 100 or 1000 ohm @ 0’ C ♦ European (0.0385) or American (0.0392) alpha coefficient curve ♦ 2, 3, or 4-wi...
Page 65 - -Wire Configuration; Estimate the total length of the lead wire to be used.; Wire Gauge; Table 5: Typical Copper Wire resistance
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-41 additive lead wire resistance can be ignored (eg in thermistor or Kohm resistancemeasurements). However, in applications of RTDs or lower resistance ranges thislead wire resistance can add up to substantial measurement errors... especially iflong run...
Page 66 - -Wire Configuration; Config
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-42 2-Wire Terminal Strip Connections: The MLIM-4 module is provided with a 12 position terminal strip.Each MLIM-4 input channel utilizes 3 of the 12 terminals (1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12). Connect the input signal to the first two of thethree input ...
Page 67 - As can be seen in the 3-Wire Wiring Diagram, each channel
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-43 nearly the same level of error compensation as the 4-wireconfiguration with one less wire. Due to the fact that only one of the lead wires resistance is actuallymeasured and the other lead wire is assumed to match, in using the3-wire configuration, i...
Page 68 - -Wire Configuration
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-44 4-Wire Configuration The 4-wire configuration is used in applications where the lead wire effectscalculated as above will have a significant error inducing effect on theresistance measurement. The 4-wire configuration provides the bestcompensation f...
Page 69 - Excitation Currents used for MLIM-4 Ranges
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-45 For long lead wire runs and in applications in electrically noisyenvironments, it is recommended that twisted pair and/or shieldedwire be used. If shielded wire is used, the shield at the OMP-MODLend should be connected to an external earth ground (F...
Page 72 - The switch bank may have different numbering than the circuit; VENT; For powered input signals, the MLIM-8 Event function defines; Event icon
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-48 CAUTION: The switch bank may have different numbering than the circuit board... insure that the marking on the circuit board is followed ... not the marking on the switch banks. Hardware Input Configuration Switches: No hardware input configuration ...
Page 73 - Event Input Signal Connections:; HLIM-8 Terminal Strip Connections
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-49 Event Input Signal Connections: To utilize an MLIM-8 channel as an Event input, connect the input signalpositive lead to an Input terminal (Chan A, B, C, D, E, F, G, or H) and the A B COM C D COM E COM COM F G H V+ R1 Debounce RC Current Limited Outp...
Page 74 - negative lead to one of the four
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-50 negative lead to one of the four Common terminals on the module terminal strip (Figure 3... -33). Note that all of the four Common terminals on theterminal strip (3, 6, 9, 12) are interconnected and connect directly to theOMP-MODL circuit ground. Re...
Page 76 - OTES
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-52 N OTES
Page 77 - EMORY; Operation of the MLIM-5 and PCMCIA Memory Card:
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-53 MLIM-5; PCMCIA M EMORY C ARD M ODULE Overview: The MLIM-5 is a special function Interface Module for use with the OMP-MODL System Base. The MLIM-5 provides capability to record data to aremovable SRAM based memory card (Omega Engineering Part Numbers...
Page 79 - AND; Telephone Line Connection:
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING THE OMP-MODL 3-55 MLIM-5-2400; PCMCIA AND 2400B M ODEM M ODULE Overview: The MLIM-5-2400 module provides PCMCIA memory card support asdiscussed in the MLIM-5 section and also provides 1200/2400 Baudtelephone modem communications capability. Installation of this module...
Page 80 - Plug the other end of the phone cord into the telephone wall jack.; Hardware Configuration Switches:; message
3... I NTERFACE M ODULES U SING T HE OMP-MODL 3-56 Plug a telephone cord equipped with a 6/2 modular phone plug (RJ-12 type)into the modular phone socket accessible at the end of the module (Figure3... -36). Insure that the phone conductors are installed into the center twolocations of the plug (pol...
Page 84 - OFTWARE; HyperCommTM; - supports serial communications between the; HyperNetTM; - a visual programming environment for; HyperTrackTM; data display of Program; HyperComm; HyperNet
4... H YPER W ARE ™ S OFTWARE I NTRODUCTION U SING THE M ODU L OGGER 4-1 4... H YPER W ARE ™ S OFTWARE I NTRODUCTION S OFTWARE O VERVIEW HyperWare™, a multi-functioned Windows™ based software package. HyperWareis multi-function Windows based software application that works with the OMP-MODL to provi...
Page 85 - PC R; File
4... H YPER W ARE ™ S OFTWARE I NTRODUCTION U SING T HE M ODU L OGGER 4-2 PC R EQUIREMENTS To install and use HyperWare, the following minimum equipment is required: ♦ 386 or higher IBM PC compatible ♦ 4 Meg (minimum) of RAM memory ♦ Mouse or other pointing device ♦ Serial port for OMP-MODL connecti...
Page 88 - YPER; VERVIEW; Upon launching HyperWare, the
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-1 5... H YPER C OMM ™ S ERIAL C OMMUNICATIONS O VERVIEW Upon launching HyperWare, the H YPER C OMM window (Figure 5... -1) will appear with graphic images of a PC with a connected PCMCIA card drive (optional) and alogger. From within this win...
Page 89 - STABLISHING AN
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-2 E STABLISHING AN RS-232 L INK RS-232 Hardware Connection: A DB-9 to RJ-12 modular plug adapter (P/N: RJDB-9H) or DB-25 to RJ-12adapter (P/N: RJDB-25H) and modular plug type cable is required to connectbetween the logger and the PC serial po...
Page 90 - If the port number is unkown, select one of the; Omega Engineering supplied; LBI supplied adapters are wired for proper; STABLISHING A; Modem Hardware Configuration:; This modem is referred to as the remote modem in this manual.
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-3 TIP: If the port number is unkown, select one of the ports then attempt to connect (see following). Ifunsuccessful, change the selected Port and try again. After selecting the port, click on the C ONNECT button to initiate communication wit...
Page 91 - HyperComm Connection via Modem:; If the port number to which the modem is
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-4 HyperComm Connection via Modem: Launch HyperWare and after the opening screen, the H YPER C OMM window will be displayed. Move the cursor over the graphic DB-25 type connector(center of the screen on the cable) and double-click to bring up ...
Page 92 - The remote modem (at the logger) will automatically; Local Modem Capability
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-5 Baud: Specify the baud rate rate that will be used to communicate betweenthe PC and the local modem. Set this baud rate per the followingtable: FYI: The remote modem (at the logger) will automatically adapt to the baud rate of the calling m...
Page 95 - ISUAL
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-8 ♦ Is the modem power ON? (external modems only) ♦ Is the local modem port selected correctly? If in doubt, select another serial port from within the S ERIAL C OMMUNICATIONS dialog box and retry. ♦ Is the selected baud rate correct for the ...
Page 96 - Communication Techniques; Drag and Drop of Icons:; Icons representing various types of; Communication Icons and their Functions
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-9 connects (eg HyperLogger, OMP-MODL, OMP-MNL). The logger graphic on the leftside of the HyperComm Window portrays the model detected. Communication Techniques Visual communication has been designed into the HyperComm Windowallowing for intu...
Page 97 - Clear Button Icon (; logger Clear not PCMCIA Clear; Unit Name and ID Query; icon
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-10 Clear Button Icon ( logger Clear not PCMCIA Clear ) When the logger is not Enabled, double-clicking on this buttonresults in a clearing of memory (after confirmation). After double-clicking, a dialog will appear to confirm the action. Memo...
Page 99 - GOOD; Time Set; Synchronized with PC Time:; Program Net Transfer; The Net
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-12 B ACKUP L ITHIUM C ELL : The state of charge display for the lithium cell (used for datamemory and clock backup) will display GOOD or LOW . If LOW is displayed, download any desired data memory, then replace the lithium cell (See Appendix ...
Page 100 - If the target logger memory contains collected; Data Download; Memory
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-13 If a different Program Net is to be transferred, open the desiredProgram Net from within HyperNet, then return to the HyperCommwindow and drag the icon to the logger. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on the transfer of Program Net to andfrom...
Page 101 - Probe Point Query; last updated value at the Probe Point node; Point icon
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-14 After entry of the filename, a dialog will display for the User to enteradditional File Information to be stored with the file (Figure 5... -10).This information includes a short single line Title as well as room forextensive comments. The...
Page 102 - Probe Point is used for the icon name as; CAUTION; Password
5... H YPER C OMM ™ C OMMUNICATIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 5-15 FYI: Probe Point is used for the icon name as connecting these icons to a node on a Net is somewhatanalogous to putting a test meter probe on the Net nodesand reading a value. If a Program Net that contains Probe Point icons is currently l...
Page 107 - PCMCIA C; ARD; NOTE
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-1 6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE O VERVIEW : The OMP-MODL utilizes the optional PCMCIA Card System to provide expandeddata storage capacity within the OMP-MODL and/or to provide storage to aremovable memory card that can be r...
Page 108 - Hardware Configuration; Visually inspect the formatted and prepared (as supplied
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-2 provide the necessary software interface between the PD-1driveand HyperWare. Also included are a number of utilities for usein formatting, copying etc on the PCMCIA card. PCMCIA C ARD - E XPANDED M EMORY C APACITY A PPLICATION Hardwar...
Page 109 - OMP-MODL Configuration
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-3 CAUTION: If the memory card does not easily insert fully into the socket, double-check the orientation. The socket is designed to prevent full insertion with reversed orientation. For data storage on the memory card, the Write Protect...
Page 110 - Installing the CardTalk Drivers:
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-4 Installing the CardTalk Drivers: Follow the detailed instructions in the User’s Guide supplied with thedrive. The installation process creates a directory called CardTalkand copies a number of files into it. It then modifies theAUTOEX...
Page 111 - Quick Test of the PCMCIA Drive Configuration
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-5 TIP: Upon boot of the PC with the standard driversinstalled, the PD-1 will be assigned the next consecutivedrive letter. For User’s requiring specific assignment of adrive letter to the PD-1 drive, the CONFIG.SYS file canbe modified t...
Page 112 - HyperWare Software Configuration
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-6 CAUTION Before inserting a PCMCIA card into the drive, touch the case of the PC or some other ground to discharge any static body charge. This step minimizes the chance of damaging the card by discharging your body static charge throu...
Page 113 - PCMCIA Card Usage with HyperWare; PCMCIA Card - Expanded
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-7 PCMCIA Card Usage with HyperWare The PCMCIA card, in a transportable memory application is typically used totransfer collected data from a remotely located OMP-MODL to the PCand/or to transfer a new Program Net from the PC to a remote...
Page 114 - Insert a PCMCIA card into the PD-1 drive; ISCELLANEOUS; Formatting PCMCIA cards; TCFORMAT X: where X is the PD-1 drive letter
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-8 MODL, and attempted to be run. Methods to insure thisare discussed in Chapter 7. 2. Insert a PCMCIA card into the PD-1 drive 3. Drag the Program Net icon from the PC to the PD-1 graphic. A dialog will display stating that any datacurr...
Page 115 - however it is highly recommended that any valuable data in the; Read Only
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-9 The MC-XX memory cards utilize an internal lithium cell (Panasonic BR-2325, 3V orequivalent) for power when not installed in the OMP-MODL or the PD-1 drive at thePC location. This lithium cell should be replaced yearly for maximum dat...
Page 116 - Carefully insert the battery door and swing it closed.
6... PCMCIA C ARD C ONFIGURATION AND U SE U SING THE OMP-MODL 6-10 4. Carefully insert the battery door and swing it closed. 5. Slide the Lock pin to the LOCK position.
Page 119 - XAMPLE
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-2 technically curious, additional information on the theory of operation of ProgramNets is available in Appendix G. A N E XAMPLE P ROGRAM N ET A simple Program Net is shown in Figure 7... -2. In this Program Net, twothermocouple inpu...
Page 120 - Accessing the HyperNet Window; To enter the; Returning to the HyperComm Window; Descriptions of the main button / icon groups follow:
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-3 H YPER N ET D EVELOPMENT W INDOW F EATURES AND T OOLS Accessing the HyperNet Window To enter the H YPER N ET W INDOW from within the H YPER C OMM W INDOW , click on the H YPER N ET button on the toolbar. The HyperNet Window will o...
Page 121 - HyperComm Access; and; Open Net and Save Net; Clicking on the Open Net button (or selecting; Return to
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-4 HyperComm Access A single click returns the screen to the HyperComm Window. If theProgram Net currently displayed in the workspace has beenchanged, a dialog will open prompting the User with an option tosave the edited Program Net....
Page 122 - Program Net Icon Selection Bar; ROGRAM; Configuration details that must match include:
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-5 Program Net Icon Selection Bar Included in the Program Net Icon Bar is a collection of various iconsto be used in the development of Program Nets. Clicking on thearrows at the left and right edge of the bar will scroll the bar lef...
Page 123 - Users that have a number of OMP-MODLs in use; Icon Placement
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-6 TIP: Users that have a number of OMP-MODLs in use may find it convenient to create a subdirectory in theirHyperWare directory for each of the OMP-MODLs withwhich they work. The subdirectory names may correlateto the OMP-MODL ID or ...
Page 124 - Input Icons; construction
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-7 The Snap function is merely an aid to align icons neatly within theworkspace. Changing Fonts Labeling text surrounds icons as they are placed. The font, size,color and effects used for this text can be changed through the drop-dow...
Page 126 - Configuring Icons
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-9 A simple application of the Enable input might be in anengine temperature recording application. A Thermocoupleicon may be enabled / disabled by a Logic signal that is Truewhen the engine ignition is ON. With this configuration,te...
Page 127 - dialog box
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-10 Various standard Windows techniques are used to select thedifferent parameters within the dialog box from text entry and editingto selection via radio buttons. I CON NAME Each icon can have an 8 character name assigned that displa...
Page 128 - Numerical values; DATA
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-11 Icon Assortment A complete reference listing of all of the icons available within HyperWare isincluded in the Master Icon Listing in Appendix A. Details on Configuration,applications, and proper usage are described. Global Icon O...
Page 129 - Adding Signal Connections Between Icons; Differing terminal types cannot be interconnected. For; LOGIC; UPDATE
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-12 U PDATE (B LUE ) Update commands are a special type of signal that is generatedONLY by Sample Rate Clock icons. This signal is connected tothe Update input on icons and commands them to update theiroutputs. As with the other signa...
Page 130 - Modifying the Routing of Icon Connection Lines; CONNECTORS; Saving the Net; ET; Program Net Checklist
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-13 ♦ Multiple connections to a single Input terminal. During the construction of Program Nets, it is common for multipleconnection lines to originate at an Output terminal, however mosticons can only have one or two inputs. Some ico...
Page 131 - Program Net Execution Speed; Total number of icons in the Program Net; - different types of icons require various; Program Net design -; Program Nets can be developed
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-14 Program Net Execution Speed NOTE: The information presented in this section isprovided for Users that are attempting to collect data atfaster rates (such as Samples per Second). Users utilizing the OMP-MODL for data collection ats...
Page 132 - Input Icon Type; Thermocouple Type J; types of signals / Program Nets
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 7-15 Following are three benchmark Program Net execution times thatcan be used to gain a relative feel for the sampling rates achievablewith the OMP-MODL. The times were empirically determined with asingle channel (as specified) stori...
Page 133 - HyperNet Printout
7... H YPER N ET ™ I CON B ASED P ROGRAMMING U SING THE OMP-MODL 7-16 speed,wthe LCD should not be displaying updating information(eg Probe Points, battery voltage, etc). P ROGRAM N ET D OCUMENTATION Two features are provided within the HyperNet Window to assist in documenting andthe ensuing field w...
Page 135 - Before; OST
8... P OST -P ROCESSING OF C OLLECTED D ATA U SING THE OMP-MODL 8-1 8... P OST -P ROCESSING OF C OLLECTED D ATA O VERVIEW Once data has been collected by the OMP-MODL and downloaded to a OMP-MODLDownload file on the PC, a number of powerful data analysis and viewing optionsare available from within ...
Page 137 - Entering the Post-Processing window; File/Data File Information; Processing
OST -P C OLLECTED ATA U OMP-MODL 8-3 Entering the Post-Processing window and HyperWare will change to the Post-Processing window, Figure 8... -3. Constructing a Post-Processing Net connection techniques as used during construction of a OMP-MODLProgram Net (Chapter 7) or a HyperTrack Net (Chapter 10)...
Page 138 - Adding Icons; which is then stored to the destination file.; Connecting Icons; or with the Save Net button. The saved Post-
8... P OST -P ROCESSING OF C OLLECTED D ATA U SING T HE OMP-MODL 8-4 Adding Icons Two icons are available on the Icon Toolbar for use in constructionof the Post-Processing Net; a Math icon and a File icon. M ATH I CON The Math icon provides algebraic processing of data as it passesfrom input to outp...
Page 139 - TARTING A; type will be launched as specified under the; A S; YPER LOT
8... P OST -P ROCESSING OF C OLLECTED D ATA U SING THE OMP-MODL 8-5 Each day, when the data is downloaded from the OMP-MODL, a new filename is given to the OMP-MODLDownload file (eg Monday.hld, Tuesday.hld, From within the Post-Processing window, the Post-Processing Net CONVERT.PST can then be opene...
Page 140 - Merged File Characteristics
8... P OST -P ROCESSING OF C OLLECTED D ATA U SING T HE OMP-MODL 8-6 M ERGING OF D OWNLOAD F ILES Through a special function in the Post-Processing Window, two Download files canbe merged into a single Destination file. This is a powerful feature that can be usedfor generating Before and After type ...
Page 142 - Directly from the HyperComm Window for an immediate review
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-1 9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY O VERVIEW HyperPlot is an integral sub-program of HyperWare that provides graphic datadisplay of 1 to 7 channels of OMP-MODL collected data versus time (Figure 9... -1).Autoscaling, zoom/u...
Page 143 - From Post-Processing Window; Time Axis; HyperPlot
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-2 From HyperComm... After data has been downloaded from a OMP-MODL to a OMP-MODLDownload file (*.HLD) on the PC, the data can be immediately viewed withHyperPlot. After the Download file has been saved to PC disk, a Memoryicon will di...
Page 144 - currently displayed screen view
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-3 Zooming Areas of a plot can be enlarged via the HyperPlot Zooming feature. Tozoom into an area of interest, a rectangular outline can be drawn around aregion using the mouse and the display will change to fill the window with theout...
Page 145 - for the currently displayed view; Options
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-4 Zoom Last Returns the view to show the last level of zoom Cursor Brings a vertical cursor onto the view. The cursor shows on the leftedge of the screen with a small triangle displaying just above thetime axis. The cursor can be move...
Page 146 - Using the provided; Time Interval; text box, the time base
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-5 T IME I NTERVAL Using the provided Time Interval text box, the time base (essentially a manual time base zoom function) can be manuallyspecified. The entered value in units (approximate) will be usedfor the time window displayed in ...
Page 147 - Manual Ranges
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-6 C HANNEL N AME The individual data channel names from the OMP-MODLDownload file are listed. The names are assigned whendeveloping a HyperNet and/or Post-Processing Net. D ISPLAY C HANNEL Checking a data channel’s checkbox results in...
Page 148 - Through the; Via the Windows Clipboard
9... H YPER P LOT ™ G RAPHIC D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 9-7 Manual Range text boxes automatically switches the Auto /Manual checkbox to Manual). To return to the Auto-scaling mode, merely click on the Autocheckbox and the range will automatically be rescaled to fit thescreen. U NITS The indi...
Page 150 - Develop and upload to the OMP-MODL a Program Net which
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-1 10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY O VERVIEW The OMP-MODL in conjunction with a PC running HyperWare is capable ofoperating in a real-time mode called HyperTrack or tracking. HyperTrack provides areal-time grap...
Page 151 - ONSTRUCTING A
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-2 2. From within HyperTrack, construct a real-time HyperTrack Net. (Note that this is a different Net than the Program Netuploadedinto the OMP-MODL memory. The HyperTrack Net runs on thePC) 3. Establish the serial connection be...
Page 152 - Determining OMP-MODL Program Net Probes Information; Establish a serial connection with the OMP-MODL to be
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-3 C ONSTRUCTING A H YPER T RACK N ET During a real-time tracking session, the OMP-MODL transmits values of the ProbePoint icons to the PC via the serial link. These values are then processed through aHyperTrack Net running on t...
Page 154 - HyperTrack
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-5 3. The OMP-MODL connection can then be disconnected (eg to save long distance charges if connected viamodem) while the HyperTrack Net is developed. Reading Probe Point icons from a Program Net ondisk: If a copy of the Program...
Page 155 - Unconnected Probe Point icons will not display.; Other HyperTrack Net Development Options; or with the; Scroll icon
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-6 M ATH I CON The Math icon provides algebraic processing of data as it passesfrom input to output. In Figure 10... -3 above, the Math icon isproviding a differential temperature calculation and generating athird data channel, ...
Page 156 - HyperTrack Scrolling Display Window; Tracking
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-7 Saved HyperTrack Nets should only be used for real-time tracking withOMP-MODLs configured with Program Nets that contain matching ProbePoint icons. If mismatched nets are used, channels may be incorrectly titledand displayed ...
Page 158 - Trending Configuration Dialog; NOTE: After changing any of the following settings,; Time Display Formats
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-9 Trending Configuration Dialog By double-clicking anywhere on the Trending Display Window, aConfiguration Dialog is displayed (Figure 10... -12). This dialog allows forvarious User settings for the data display. NOTE: After ch...
Page 159 - NOTE: Stopping, then restarting a HyperTrack; but will not close; button
10... H YPER T RACK ™ R EAL -T IME D ATA D ISPLAY U SING THE OMP-MODL 10-10 Channel Ranges The data channels are scaled and plotted per a single amplitudeaxis on the left edge of the plot. Upon start of a Trend Trackingsession, the range for all channels defaults to +/-1000. A Min. and Max. value fo...
Page 163 - PPENDICES
11.. . A PPENDICES U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-1 11... A PPENDICES
Page 165 - PPENDIX; THERMOCOUPLE I; NPUT; ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-3 A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE THERMOCOUPLE I NPUT I CON : FUNCTION: Performs the thermocouple channel selection, amplification, cold junction compensationand A-D conversion for a thermocouple hardware input from an MLIM-1 ...
Page 166 - Use This Channel for Voltage:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-4 Output Name: Specify a name for the Output signal from this icon. This Output Name will be referenced by other icons downstream in the Program Net. Use This Channel for Voltage: Both the Thermocouple Icon and the VDC-2V Ico...
Page 167 - OLD
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-5 CJC (C OLD J UNCTION C OMPENSATION ) I NPUT I CON : FUNCTION: Performs the Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) channel selection, amplification, andA-D conversion for a thermistor hardware input from a sensor mounted by the terminals...
Page 169 - ULL; Change this channel to a thermocouple input:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-7 DC-LO; +/- 2VDC F ULL S CALE V OLTAGE I NPUT I CON FUNCTION: Performs the analog channel selection, amplification, and A-D conversion for a DCvoltage input within the range of +/-2V from an MLIM-1 Interface Module. INPUTS: Hardwar...
Page 173 - ADC F
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-11 M A-LO; +/- 20 M ADC F ULL S CALE C URRENT I NPUT I CON FUNCTION: Performs the analog channel selection, amplification, and A-D conversion for a DCcurrent input within the range of +/-20mADC from an MLIM-1 Interface Module. INPUT...
Page 175 - RTD
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-13 RTD I NPUT I CON (MLIM-4) FUNCTION: RTD, resistance, and thermistor signal inputs can all be handled with the MLIM-4. Withthe MLIM-4 installed in a OMP-MODL, these respective function icons become availablefor use in Program Nets...
Page 177 - HERMISTOR
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-15 T HERMISTOR I NPUT I CON (MLIM-4) FUNCTION: RTD, resistance, and thermistor signal inputs can all be handled with the MLIM-4. Withthe MLIM-4 installed in a OMP-MODL, these respective function icons become availablefor use in Prog...
Page 178 - CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-16 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the name for the channel. This name will show directly under theicon within the Program Net. If no name is User provided, the BackplanePort (1 to 6) and Channel (A to H) where the ...
Page 181 - EVENT
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-19 EVENT I NPUT I CON (GPDI) FUNCTION: The GPDI (General Purpose Digital Input) is a hardware digital input for Event andCounter applications. It is incorporated into every OMP-MODL System Base.As an EVENT input, it samples the inpu...
Page 182 - Contact bounce is a phenomenon that
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-20 constant of approximately 50mS. Note that the use of Debounce will delaythe actual input to output time by 50 to 200 mS. FYI: Contact bounce is a phenomenon that occurs when a mechanical switch opens orcloses. During switc...
Page 183 - COUNTER
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-21 COUNTER I NPUT I CON (GPDI) FUNCTION: The GPDI (General Purpose Digital Input) is a hardware digital input for Event andCounter applications and is incorporated into every OMP-MODL System Base.As a COUNTER input, it accumulates c...
Page 189 - FREQUENCY
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-27 FREQUENCY I NPUT I CON (D IGITAL I/O WITH MLIM-2) FUNCTION: Event / Counter / Frequency input and Digital output functions are all provided with theMLIM-2. With the MLIM-2 installed in a OMP-MODL, these respective function iconsb...
Page 192 - Change This Channel to an Output:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-30 Output Name: Specify a name for the Output signal from this icon. This Output Name will be referenced by other icons downstream in the Program Net. Units: Provides a text box for User entry of a units label that will be sh...
Page 193 - DIGITAL O; UTPUT; Use this channel for Input:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-31 DIGITAL O UTPUT I CON (MLIM-8) FUNCTION: Eight channels of Digital output or Event input are all provided with the MLIM-8. Withthe MLIM-8 installed in a OMP-MODL, these respective function icons become availablefor use in Program...
Page 194 - DIGITAL ALARM
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-32 DIGITAL ALARM O UTPUT I CON (S YSTEM B ASE ) FUNCTION: A Digital Alarm (TTL) output is provided as an integral part of the OMP-MODL SystemBase. The Digital Alarm icon provides software access to this alarm output. INPUTS: ...
Page 195 - RELAY ALARM
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-33 RELAY ALARM O UTPUT I CON FUNCTION: Two Relay Alarm outputs are provided as an integral part of the OMP-MODL SystemBase. The Relay Alarm icons provide software access to these alarm outputs. INPUTS: Input Signal: Logic type. True...
Page 197 - GREEN LED S; TATUS
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-35 GREEN LED S TATUS O UTPUT I CON FUNCTION: A Green LED (light emitting diode) is provided as an integral part of the OMP-MODLSystem Base and displays on the front panel of the OMP-MODL. The Green LED iconprovides software access t...
Page 198 - LCD MESSAGE
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-36 LCD MESSAGE O UTPUT I CON FUNCTION: User programmed messages can be displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on thefront panel of the OMP-MODL System Base. The LCD Message icon provides for Userentry of a two-line mes...
Page 200 - PAGER C; ALL
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-38 PAGER C ALL -O UT I CON FUNCTION: In OMP-MODLs equipped with a telephone modem option, the Pager Call-Out icon canbe used to dial a pager phone number, wait a User defined period of time (for the Pagingservice tone), then ...
Page 201 - Number of times to repeat page:; Number of seconds between retries:; APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-39 3. The code number 9999 will be sent to the pager 4. The OMP-MODL modem will disconnect. The commas are entered to insert a delay between the dialing of the pagerand the sending of the code. The delay time should be determined by...
Page 202 - PROBE POINT; Display Probe Icon Values; Default to Input Formats
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-40 PROBE POINT O UTPUT I CON FUNCTION: Probe Point Icons mark and provide access to nodes within a Program Net for: 1. The OMP-MODL front panel display while the Net is executing. Values at the nodes can be accessed through t...
Page 203 - Long Integer
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-41 Long Integer - The Input data will be converted to signed integer format, then output. Signed Integer format includes only the digits to the left of thedecimal (XXXXX.) The advantage of using Long Integer format is that this form...
Page 204 - MEMORY; CON
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-42 MEMORY (OMP-MODL) I CON FUNCTION: The Memory icon represents data memory within the OMP-MODL System Base (eitherinternal or a PCMCIA memory card if installed).The Units associated with the icon Output connected to the Memo...
Page 206 - DESTINATION FILE
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-44 DESTINATION FILE I CON FUNCTION: The Destination File icon represents a file on disk within the PC. This icon can be usedas a destination file for data processed through a HyperTrack session and for file to fileconversions...
Page 207 - DISPLAY I
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-45 REAL-TIME SCROLLING DISPLAY I CON FUNCTION: The Real-Time Scrolling Display icon represents the HyperTrack Scrolling DisplayWindow in which real-time data values from a OMP-MODL are displayed. The Real-TimeScrolling Display icon ...
Page 210 - DELTA; UNCTION
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-48 DELTA F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Delta icon provides a special data processing function that can be used in a ProgramNet to drastically reduce the number of data samples required to profile an analog signal.The Delta ic...
Page 211 - Output data if input changes by more than:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-49 INPUTS: Data/Logic Signal: Data type. Update Clock: None Enable: Processing of icon is allowed when Enable pin is unconnected or when connected and Enable signal is TRUE. OUTPUTS: Output Signal: Data type. The Delta icon updates ...
Page 212 - AVERAGE; Sliding
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-50 AVERAGE F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: Averages data passing through the icon. The Average icon will accumulate a Userspecified number of input samples, then calculate and output the average. The Averageicon can be used in eith...
Page 213 - Number of Samples per Average:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-51 INPUTS: Data/Logic Signal: Data type. Update Clock: None Enable: Processing of icon is allowed when Enable pin is unconnected or when connected and Enable signal is TRUE. OUTPUTS: Output Signal: Data type. The Average icon update...
Page 214 - Clear Sample Count and Average upon Enable:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-52 Clear Sample Count and Average upon Enable: Check this box to force a reset of the Average calculation as well as the Sample count used used for thecalculation upon receipt of an Enable signal.If this box is not checked, u...
Page 215 - MINIMUM
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-53 MINIMUM F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: Detects the minimum data value passing through the icon. The Minimum icon willaccumulate a User specified number of input samples, then calculate and output theminimum value received. For example...
Page 216 - Output current Value upon disable:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-54 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. Input Name: In this box, HyperNet displays the Output Name...
Page 217 - MAXIMUM
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-55 MAXIMUM F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: Detects the maximum data value passing through the icon. The Maximum icon willaccumulate a User specified number of input samples, then calculate and output themaximum value of this set of receiv...
Page 219 - SUM
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-57 SUM F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: Sums the input values received for a User specified number of input updates.The Sumicon will accumulate a User specified number of input samples, then calculate and outputthe arithmetic sum of this s...
Page 222 - Calculate Per Period:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-60 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. Calculate Per Period: Specify whether True (ON) or False (...
Page 223 - IME
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-61 T IME I NTEGRATION F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: Calculates the time integral of data type input over a User defined integration period. TheTime Integral icon can only be used with DATA type inputs.NOTE: For LOGIC type input time int...
Page 225 - MATH
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-63 MATH F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Math icon accepts one or two input signals, performs a User defined mathematicalcalculation, then outputs the result. Equations are entered by the User and optionallysaved to a User-Defined math...
Page 226 - FUNCTION
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-64 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. X and Y Input Name: In this box, HyperNet displays the Out...
Page 227 - X or Y Updated
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-65 Absolute Value ABS(Y) Absolute value of Y Natural Log LOG(Y) Natural log of Y Zeroize ZERO(X) Zero if X is negative, X otherwise Log Base 10 LOG10(X) Base 10 log of X Sine SIN(Y) Sine of Y Cosine COS(X) Cosine of X Tangent TAN(Y)...
Page 229 - COMPARATOR; SETPOINT
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-67 COMPARATOR ( SETPOINT ) F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Comparator icon performs a comparison between its X and Y inputs and Outputs aLogic (True/False) signal depending on the result of the comparison. If the X input isgreater tha...
Page 231 - X input Updated; Y input Updated
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-69 X input Updated - The Output is updated only when the X input is Updated. If a calculation is performed that uses the Y input, the last Yinput value will be used in the calculation and the Output will be updated. Y input Updated ...
Page 232 - CONSTANT
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-70 CONSTANT F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Constant icon represents a fixed User defined value. A typical application for theConstant is as a threshold for use with the Comparator icon as shown below. In the above net, when th...
Page 234 - LATCH
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-72 LATCH F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Output turns ON and stays ON when the Input transitions from OFF to ON. TheLatch icon is commonly used in front of an Alarm output icon to force the Alarm to stayON once it is turned ON ...
Page 236 - AND L; OGIC
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-74 AND L OGIC F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Output turns TRUE ONLY when both of the Inputs are TRUE. If either or both of the Inputs are FALSE, the Output is FALSE. INPUTS: Data/Logic Signal: Two Logic (TRUE/FALSE) type. Upda...
Page 237 - OR L
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-75 OR L OGIC F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Output turns TRUE when either of the Inputs are TRUE. If both of the Inputs areOFF, the Output is OFF. INPUTS: Data/Logic Signal: Two Logic (True/False) type. Update Clock: None Enable: Non...
Page 238 - XOR; XCLUSIVE
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-76 XOR (E XCLUSIVE OR) L OGIC F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Output turns TRUE when the state of the two Inputs are different, ie ONLY ONE of the Inputs is TRUE. If neither or both of the Inputs are TRUE, the Output is FALSE. ...
Page 239 - NOT; NVERTER
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-77 NOT (I NVERTER ) L OGIC F UNCTION I CON The NOT icon inverts the signal as it passes through. When the Input isTrue the Outputis False. When the Input is False, the Output is True. INPUTS: Data/Logic Signal: Logic (True/False) ty...
Page 240 - TIMED COUNTER; Clear Counter on Output:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-78 TIMED COUNTER F UNCTION I CON The Timed Counter is a software counter that can be used within a Net for accumulatingtransitions over a fixed period of time( for example: counting pulses received per hour). Inconcept, this ...
Page 241 - Output Count upon disable:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-79 Count Rising / Falling Edges: The Up Counter increments its accumulated count when its input changes state. The User can use this option to specifywhether Rising (False to True) or Falling (True to False) transitions(edges)are to...
Page 242 - UP COUNTER
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-80 UP COUNTER F UNCTION I CON The Up Counter is a software counter that can be used within a Net to count up to a Userdefined count value, then output the count. After outputting the count, the Up Counterclears the counter an...
Page 244 - SAMPLE RATE CLOCK; Alternate Rate Input:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-82 SAMPLE RATE CLOCK F UNCTION I CON The Sample Rate Clock icon generates the Update signal/command used throughoutNets to set Sampling Rates of the different input type icons. (The icon derives its clockrate from a OMP-MODL ...
Page 245 - Never use Alternate Rate
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-83 NOTE: The link (connection to the Alternate Rate Input on the SampleRate Clock is unique in that it feeds back from an Output terminal to anInput terminal that is to the left on the screen. This is the only link that canbe connec...
Page 248 - WarmUp Time
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-86 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. WarmUp Time A text box is provided for User specification ...
Page 249 - CLOCK F
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-87 START/STOP CLOCK F UNCTION I CON The Start/Stop Clock icon generates a Logic output that is a function of a User definedtime. Two different modes of operation are available, Absolute Start/Stop and DelayedStart/Stop. Absolute Sta...
Page 250 - Absolute Start / Stop or Delayed Start Mode:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-88 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX (ABSOLUTE START/STOP MODE): CONFIGURATION OPTIONS (ABSOLUTE START/STOP MODE): Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. Abso...
Page 252 - Suspend While Disabled:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-90 P ERIODIC O UTPUT F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Periodic Output Icon generates a Square Wave/Pulse output based upon time valuesentered by the user in the configuration dialog box. When the icon’s Enable pin goes HI,the ou...
Page 253 - Reset Upon Enable/Suspend While Enabled:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-91 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the icon within the Program Net. Reset Upon Enable/Suspend While Enabled: Specifies the mode of o...
Page 254 - STOP LOGGING
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-92 STOP LOGGING F UNCTION I CON When the Stop Logging icon receives a Logic True input, it stops the OMP-MODLexecution of the Program Net. The function is the same as if the front panel STOPbutton were pressed.In the followin...
Page 255 - WARNING
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-93 WARNING F UNCTION I CON The Warning icon outputs a True Logic signal while any of five User selected systemconditions are true. Multiple Warning icons can be used in a Program Net to initiatealarming or other action upon differen...
Page 256 - System RESET
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-94 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the iconwithin the Program Net. Output is True when: Check boxes are provided for User selection of up to five conditions...
Page 257 - GLOBAL; Program Description:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-95 GLOBAL F UNCTION I CON The Global icon provides for User specification of various OMP-MODL system settingsthat may be used during the execution of a Program Net. No Input or Output terminalsare available on the icon. INPUTS: Data...
Page 259 - Battery
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-97 CJC - a Cold Junction Compensation sensor is mounted near the terminal strip header on the inside of the MLAD-1.. The temperature it measures atthe terminal strip is used during thermocouple millivolt to temperatureconversions (M...
Page 261 - Clear Sample Count and Totals upon Enable:; Clear Totals After Output:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-99 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the icon within the Program Net. Input Name: In this box, HyperNet displays the Output Name of th...
Page 264 - This is the state of the icon’s output uon enabling
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON F ILE R EFERENCE U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-102 ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX: CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the icon within the Program Net. Initial State: This is the state of the icon’s output uo...
Page 265 - HAP
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-103 HAP F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The HAP icon is used in conjunction with the Omega Engineering HyperWare AutomationProgram (HAP) application. Hap is a stand-alone application separate from HyperWare,that automates most of HyperWar...
Page 269 - ATE OF; Input Rate Time Base:
11.. . A PPENDIX A: M ASTER I CON R EFERENCE U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-107 R ATE OF C HANGE F UNCTION I CON FUNCTION: The Rate of Change icon calculates and outputs the rate of change of a signal for a userspecified number of samples. A “sliding” calculation is performed each time the input isupdated. ...
Page 271 - Engine Oil Cooler Performance Test:
11.. . A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-109 A PPENDIX B: E XAMPLE P ROGRAM N ETS Following are some example Program Nets with descriptions of their operation. Engine Oil Cooler Performance Test: Two thermocouples are configured to sample inlet and outlet oil temperatur...
Page 272 - Hydraulic Pump Performance Test
11.. . A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-110 Hydraulic Pump Performance Test The above Net is designed for collecting data from a hydraulic pump on a vehicleduring periods of high fluid temperature operation only. Two thermocouple channelsand a continually powered pres...
Page 273 - Tank Level / Inventory Profiling Data Collection with Alarming:
11.. . A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-111 Tank Level / Inventory Profiling Data Collection with Alarming: A remote site liquid tank has a constantly varying inventory as liquid is added andremoved over time. Profiling of the inventory over time, onsite display of the...
Page 274 - High Speed Thermocouple Application:
11.. . A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-112 High Speed Thermocouple Application: In some applications, maximum speed of thermocouple measurement is desired.The Thermocouple icon is one of the slowest to process in a Program Net due to theintensive math associated with...
Page 277 - Path and File
11.. . A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-115 A PPENDIX C: H YPER W ARE F ILE L ISTING During the installation of the HyperWare package, the following files and directoriesare created on the PC hard disk. The file listing uses the default sub-directorynames offered durin...
Page 283 - To change the EPROM chip:
11.. . A PPENDIX E: C HANGING THE OMP-MODL E PROM U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-121 A PPENDIX E: C HANGING THE OMP-MODL EPROM The EPROM (Erasable /Programmable Read Only Memory) contains the softwarecode which controls the function of the OMP-MODL. Updates to add features and/orimprove performance are some...
Page 284 - SYSTEM INITIALIZED
11.. . A PPENDIX E: C HANGING THE OMP-MODL E PROM U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-122 5. Gently pry the EPROM to be replaced out of its socket with a small screwdriver or other instrument. Pry at one end then theother until the EPROM is free from its socket. Use care so thatsurrounding circuitry is not dama...
Page 285 - ADC Input Filtering; However; Filter Level; 0Hz / 60Hz Sofware Filtering
11.. . A PPENDIX F: F ILTERING O PTIONS U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-123 A PPENDIX F: F ILTERING O PTIONS Many of the Interface Modules can be configured with filtering options for reducingthe noise picked up on sensor or input signal wiring. A short discussion of two of thefiltering methods that are avai...
Page 286 - As with all filtering, a compromise is involved.
11.. . A PPENDIX F: F ILTERING O PTIONS U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-124 The above plot demonstrates the performance of the 50Hz software filtering. Theplot is from actual data collected by a OMP-MODL (which utilizes the same digitalsignal processing) during the development and testing of the software fi...
Page 289 - Interface Modules
11.. . A PPENDIX H: A CCESSORIES U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-127 A PPENDIX H: A CCESSORIES Accessory items for the OMP-MODL portable data logging system include: ♦ Interface Modules - the OMP-MODL family of products is continuing to expand with powerful plug-moodulesand accessories ♦ Photovoltaic Power G...
Page 291 - PIN; Ground
11.. . A PPENDIX I: RS-232 C ABLE , P ORT AND A DAPTER U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-129 A PPENDIX I: RS-232 C ABLE , P ORT , A DAPTER PIN Description 1 +5VDC (current limited source from OMP-MODL) 2 Ground 3 Transmit (OMP-MODL output) 4 Receive (OMP-MODL input) 5 Not Used 6 DTR ( OMP-MODL input; computer ...
Page 293 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROGRAM NETS:; Probe Point Diagnostics:; The main batteries may be discharged:
11.. . A PPENDIX J: T ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-131 A PPENDIX J: T ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS Refer to any README.TXT files that may be provided in the HyperWare softwaredirectory after installation for additional comments and troubleshooting tips. TROUBLESHOOTING PROGRAM NETS: Probe Poi...
Page 294 - The OMP-MODL may have a corrupted Program Net:; SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS:; only Omega Engineering OMP-MODL adapters and cables
11.. . A PPENDIX J: T ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-132 of the Relay switches in the TEST position while observing the voltage.New batteries will read approximately 9 VDC and batteries below apx 7volts are essentially dead. OR... apply an external supply to the EXT power terminals on ...
Page 295 - LOCAL
11.. . A PPENDIX K: M ODEM C ONFIGURATION U SING THE OMP-MODL 11-133 A PPENDIX K: M ODEM C ONFIGURATION S UPPLEMENT As modem initialization is never as easy as it should be, this appendix was writtento provide additional assistance in the configuration of modems for communicationbetween the PC (equi...
Page 296 - Initialization String
11.. . A PPENDIX K: M ODEM C ONFIGURATION U SING T HE OMP-MODL 11-134 2400 Baud modems so no additional settings are required toconfigure those features in the Initialization String box). Local 14.4 to Remote 2400 Within the HyperWare Modem Communication Dialog Box, set: Baud Rate: 2400 Initializati...