Page 2 - Mexico and; One Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre; OMEGAne
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Page i 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.0 Table of Contents: ........................................................... i Warning and Safety Notice .................................................... v 2.0 Overview ......................................................................... 1 2.1 General Des...
Page 8 - NOTE; Refer to manual for instructions
Warnings and Safety Precautions Page iv 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 NOTE The contents of this manual are correct at the time of issue. The contents may change at any time without prior notification. This is due to continuous developments to the recorder and its functionality. Trademarks Microsoft, MS-DOS,...
Page 9 - WARNING AND SAFETY NOTICE; DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES; WARNING
Warnings and Safety Precautions Page v 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR SERVICING your instrument. Please read the ent...
Page 10 - OVERVIEW; General Description; Email on Alarm Event
Section 2 - Overview Page 1 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 2.0 OVERVIEW This manual applies to Firmware version 1.0 and above. This section gives a system overview of the recorder and the basic elements involved. 2.1 General Description The recorder is an 18 channel unit capable of measuring 6 or 12 live input...
Page 11 - System Overview; collects this data at a rate of 120 samples per second from the
Section 2 - Overview Page 2 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 2-1 System Overview DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG INPUTS RELAY OUTPUTS MASTER ENABLE MASTER ENABLE DATA MANAGER DIGITAL INPUT MANAGER ALARM EVENT MANAGER DISPLAY & KEYBOARD MANAGER DATA STORAGE MANAGER SYSTEM MANAGER USB A/B RS232/485 AUDIO IO Syste...
Page 13 - Recorder Front; Display Area; – the task bar with
Section 2 - Overview Page 4 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 2.3 Recorder Front Figure 2-2 shows the front view of the recorder. The recorder has a ¼ VGA color display with touch screen. Below the display are a lockable media door, status indicator, IR COMM port and stylus used for data entry on the display. The...
Page 14 - Figure 2-3 Media Door Contents; Media Door; the; Status Indicator; front; CAUTION: Control removal of the stylus as it is spring loaded.
Section 2 - Overview Page 5 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 2-3 Media Door Contents RESET BUTTON COMPACT FLASH CARD SOCKET CARD EJECT BUTTON USB A SOCKET 2.3.2 Media Door The media door is opened by turning the key in the lock ¼ turn clockwise and pulling the door out and down. Note that in order to meet...
Page 15 - Recorder Rear Panel; USB SWITCH; Power Supply; Section 3; Analog Inputs; Figure 2-4 Recorder Rear Panel
Section 2 - Overview Page 6 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 AC POWER INPUT 24 VDC OUTPUT OPTION SYSTEM GROUND LUG BATTERY DISCONNECT ANALOG INPUTS CHANNELS 7 – 12 (OPTIONAL) ANALOG INPUTS CHANNELS 1 – 6 INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE (OPTIONAL) USB TYPE A (MASTER) USB TYPE B (SLAVE) MEMORY EXPANSION SLOT MOUSE/KEYBOARD CO...
Page 16 - Computer Interface; – it takes standard secure digital memory
Section 2 - Overview Page 7 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 have an isolated frequency inputs which allows the unit to measure frequency to 10,000 Hz. Between the terminal blocks is the ambient temperature sensor for thermocouple compensation. 2.4.3 Input/Output Module The input/output module is optional and pr...
Page 17 - Files; Configuration Files; directory; below; the subfolder
Section 2 - Overview Page 8 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 2.5 Files 2.5.1 Configuration Files The recorder has hundreds of options and settings that need to be set up by the user. Things like input types, point tags, displays, record information and so-on. Once set up, this information is saved in the interna...
Page 18 - FOLDER; configuration files used by the system. When you; Data Files; Record Setup; Activity Files; Activity Log; Miscellaneous Files; Exhibitor Software
Section 2 - Overview Page 9 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Eg: To copy the “pumphouse” configuration to a different media you need to go to the ConfigFiles directory and copy the FOLDER “pumphouse_cfg”. In the root of the internal memory (SD card) are two files – config.xml and displays.xml. These are the defa...
Page 19 - QUICK START GUIDE; system configuration
Section 2 - Overview Page 10 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 2.7 QUICK START GUIDE The recorder ships in a fully functional mode, but may not be set up the way you would want to use it and needs to be configured before it is used. There are several areas that need to be configured to customize the unit to the u...
Page 20 - Figure 2-7 Activity Lights; Keyboarding; keyboard and; Shift; Help
Section 2 - Overview Page 11 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 2-5 On-screen Keyboard Figure 2-6 On-screen Help Figure 2-7 Activity Lights 2.8 Keyboarding While it is possible to connect a standard keyboard and mouse to the recorder, one may not be readily available in which case data is entered using the ...
Page 21 - User Levels; System Administrative Menu.; Remote Access Passwords; System Administrative Menu; Set ActiveSync Password; Admin
Section 2 - Overview Page 12 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 2.11.1 User Levels There are three user levels for gaining direct access to the recorder. User levels are only active if security is enabled. The three levels are Administrator: Has access to all levels of the recorder menus and systems. Manager: Has ...
Page 22 - INSTALLATION; Equipment Handling; Initial Inspection; Environment and Location; Indoor Use Only
Section 3 – Installation Page 13 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.0 INSTALLATION This section provides information and procedures on installing and wiring the recorder. Included are handling procedures, installation and wiring specifications, and instructions for both standard and optional equipment. 3.1 Equip...
Page 23 - Installation
Section 3 – Installation Page 14 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 NOTE: The recorder is designed to be panel mounted and as such should be considered as permanently connected. Disconnection from the supply must be possible via a customer supplied switch or circuit breaker. This disconnection device must be inclu...
Page 24 - Panel Mounting; Figure 3-2 Front Panel Cut Out; Insert the recorder; rear end first; , into the panel opening from the front of the panel as shown in
Section 3 – Installation Page 15 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.3.1 Panel Mounting The recorder should be mounted in a vertical panel to ensure proper operation. Note that the locking bars can be used on the sides or top and bottom of the unit depending on available space. Ensure you have the proper clearanc...
Page 26 - Wiring Specifications and Procedures; Power Requirements; Ensure all mains power is turned off before proceeding with
Section 3 – Installation Page 17 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.4 Wiring Specifications and Procedures 3.4.1 Power Requirements The recorder operates on any voltage from 100 to 240 Vac +10%, 50/60 Hz enabling it to be used in most countries. The maximum apparent power required by the unit is 35 VA. 3.4.2 Pow...
Page 27 - Signal Input Wiring; for connection of signal cable shields; – Rear Panel
Section 3 – Installation Page 18 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.4.3 Signal Input Wiring Signal input connections. Hazardous potentials may exist on signal input terminals which are floating with respect to case ground. These hazardous pot entials may be on the rear terminal panel of your instrument. Any volt...
Page 28 - All unused inputs must have + and - contacts commoned together.; Thermocouple Inputs; Linear Inputs are divided into two types:; external 50 ohm
Section 3 – Installation Page 19 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Read the following procedures prior to connecting inputs to the terminals. WARNING: Ensure the power is off before connecting signal inputs to the unit. The plug in screw terminal connectors are of the clamping screw variety, putting even pressure...
Page 29 - Potential Free Contacts; Appendix B; Figure 3-10 Analog Inputs - Wiring Detail
Section 3 – Installation Page 20 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.4.3.5 Potential Free Contacts Normally open/closed contact inputs. 3.4.3.6 Frequency Available on channels 1, 6, 7 and 12 only. Default input is for 12 to 24V DC @ 20mA max. The inputs can be jumpered internally for 5 to 12V dc. See Appendix B f...
Page 30 - Maximum of 10 Watts; Appendix B; Ethernet; Amber; IP
Section 3 – Installation Page 21 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.4.4 Relay Output, Contact Input WARNING To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use extreme caution when wiring contact output connections. Hazardous potentials may exist on contact output terminals which are floating with respect to ins...
Page 31 - USB Connection; slide switch; Audio Connection
Section 3 – Installation Page 22 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 3.6 USB Connection There are two USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connectors on the rear panel. One is a Type A Master connector; the other is a Type B Slave connector. Only one can be active at any time – the active connector is selected by a slide swi...
Page 33 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; Display Elements; Live Display Area; Figure 4-1 Typical Display
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 24 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 4.1 Display Elements A Typical display on the recorder is shown above. The actual content of the window will vary according to what has been set up by the user. The display has two parts to it - the Task Bar al...
Page 34 - red; Event Log then the Alarm; GREEN; Utility Setup Menu
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 25 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 4-2 Utility Setup Menu There are 5 button icons in the Task Bar. They vary according to the status of the recorder. They are from left to right: Utility Setup Menu Button – This button takes the user to the Utility Setup Menu . He...
Page 36 - Record Setup
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 27 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.3 Alarm, Event and Activity Logs While viewing a live display, pressing the Events button (left) on the task bar brings up the Event and Alarm logs as shown right. Each time this button is pressed it will move through a series of logs ...
Page 37 - Configuration Manager; Configuration Files; Note: This will load the new config file and the; System Setup; The responsibility is then on the user to SAVE THE CONFIG FILE
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 28 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.5 Configuration Manager The Configuration Manager is entered from the System Admin Menu by pressing the icon shown at the right. This is a privileged option and allows the administrator to load, save or clear the configuration file. Th...
Page 38 - Sending Email; Send
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 29 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.6 Sending Email Sending email can be done in two ways – initiated by the user or initiated by an alarm condition. The email settings have to first be set up in the System Setup menu. This is where the default recipient and routing info...
Page 39 - User Login; enabled; Display Utilities; System Utility Menu; Display Brightness
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 30 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 4-7 Log In 4.7 User Login If password protection is enabled , the user will have to log in to be able to use many of the functions of the recorder. There are various levels of protection and access to functions is based on user pr...
Page 40 - Special Events; Record on Alarm; Master enable; Alarm Trigger; Alarm Setup; Record checkbox; Record Mode; Record on External Event; Figure 4-9 Display Setup
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 31 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.8.2 Background Color The background color is the default color for all screen inactive areas, (between widgets and around the edge of the screen). It can be set by pressing the “BackGround” button shown right and in Figure 4-8 above. T...
Page 41 - ARM; Notify; Turning the unit off; DO NOT USE THIS SWITCH TO TURN OFF THE UNIT.
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 32 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 The following conditions for record on alarm must be met for a recording to start. Record Setup External Trigger checkbox is checked The trigger source is selected Digital Input Setup Digital Input set to Record and enabled (Must be same...
Page 42 - Annotating Trends; record session folder; Drawing on the Screen; first enter text; Browsing
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 33 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.12 Annotating Trends At any time while a live trend is visible, the user may annotate the chart by double tapping the point on the trend at which an annotation is to be added. This will pop up a small window as shown right which gives ...
Page 43 - Adding a Text Message; Annotate Screen; Attach; Browsing Historic Data; live trend display; see below; Markers On
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 34 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 screen To draw on the screen, select the pen color as detailed above then, using the stylus, draw on the screen. Add any text in the text box and place it on the screen using the place text icon as detailed above. This allows the user to...
Page 44 - Zoom and Compress Data; markers
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 35 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 4-13.4 Zoom with point markers Figure 4-13.5 Compress no point markers. Figure 4-13.3 Trace Setup Markers Off – Tapping this icon will remove the markers from the traces. This icon will only be visible if the markers are currently...
Page 45 - View Memos and Bitmaps; ONCE; Annotate; Using the Cursor; Browse
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 36 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.13.2 View Memos and Bitmaps At any time in the browse window, when an embedded memo or bitmap flag is visible, the respective memo or bitmap can be viewed by tapping the envelope icon ONCE . Note that double tapping the screen will go ...
Page 46 - Using Browser Jump To; Browsing Annotations; View
Section 4 – Functional Description Page 37 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 4.13.4 Using Browser Jump To Future feature. 4.14 Browsing Annotations It is possible to view attached messages and bitmaps directly from the live trend window by double tapping anywhere on the trend. This will bring up the Browse/Annota...
Page 47 - RECORDER SETUP; configuration; Input Channels; Master Channel Setup; Figure 5-1 Master Channel Setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 38 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.0 RECORDER SETUP The recorder can be fully customized and needs to be set up by the user. The setup is saved in configuration files , which can be saved and loaded by the user. Several configurations are shipped with the unit and can be used a...
Page 48 - Channel Setup; Note; Widgets
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 39 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.1.2 Channel Setup Pressing the edit button from the Master Channel Setup window takes you to the Channel Setup dialog window as shown in Figure 5-2. The user can copy an existing channel to this one or set up a new channel including the channe...
Page 49 - Figure 5-3 Linear Input Setup; Channel Type Setup; above; Linear Input; terminating resistor; Resistance Input
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 40 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-3 Linear Input Setup 5.1.3 Channel Type Setup The Channel Type Setup dialog window is dependent upon the type of input selected in the Channel Setup window above . 5.1.3.1 Linear Input For Linear Voltage and Current the dialog box is sh...
Page 50 - Industrial Square Root Extraction; Let the input Signal = 12mA or 50% of scale which is equal to 0.5; Thermocouples and RTDs; Degrees C; Figure 5-4 Thermocouple Setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 41 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 The resistor (or load) is connected like a 3 wire RTD – See Section 3.0 Installation . Use the Output Low and High to scale the resistance to the engineering unit of choice. 5.1.3.3 Industrial Square Root Extraction The recorder accepts the same...
Page 51 - Calculated Input; constants
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 42 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.1.3.5 Calculated Input Any of the eighteen channels can be a calculated channel. A calculated channel gets its value from a series of calculations, which may be based on one or more live channels. Setting a live input channel to be a calculate...
Page 53 - Figure 5-9 Gated Timer Setup; Conditional Input; Exit; Gated Timer; Conditional point; Figure 5-8 Conditional Channel Setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 44 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-9 Gated Timer Setup 5.1.3.6 Conditional Input Any of the eighteen channels can be a conditional channel. A conditional channel gets its value from a true or false test of conditions which may be based on a live channel. Setting a live i...
Page 54 - Figure 5-10 Totalizer Setup; This is the time in days, hours, minutes and seconds between; Sync Enabled; Totalizer; programmed
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 45 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-10 Totalizer Setup Ext. Reset Enable: This is the External Reset. If this box is checked the timer will be reset by an external event via the digital inputs Note: an optional digital I/O card must be present in the system AND the design...
Page 55 - Frequency/Pulse Count
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 46 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-12 Frequency Setup Reset Intrvl: This is the Reset Interval. This is the time in days, hours, minutes and seconds between total resets when Auto Reset is checked. The example above will reset the Total every 5 minutes. Reset Sync: If th...
Page 56 - Pulse Count
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 47 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Calculator: This will bring up a calculator that allows computations to calculate the scaling factors. 5.1.3.9.2 Pulse Count Select Pulse Count from the setup menu. The options for Input and Output scaling and Negative Edge Triggering are as abo...
Page 57 - Total Reset on Alarm:; If checked the Total will be reset by the
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 48 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Reset Print: When this box is checked each time the total is reset, the information will b e appended to the alarm/event log (time and total). Total Reset on Alarm: – If checked the Total will be reset by the Alarm condition selected. In this ca...
Page 58 - Display Builder; Building the Display; Load
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 49 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.2 Display Builder The Display Builder allows the user to customize the Graphical User Interface (GUI) or display screen using widgets to display data in various ways. The standard display on the recorder is shown on the right and consists of t...
Page 59 - Editing
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 50 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-2-3 Display Builder Widgets are selected as follows: Place Digital display either full size (2x2) or half size (2x1). Place Bar Graphs - horizontal full (6x1) or half (3x1) or vertical full (1x8) or half (1x4). Place Trends - horizontal...
Page 60 - Rotate List; DELETE; Cancel
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 51 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-2-4 Rotate List Setup 5.2.3 Rotate List The Rotate List allows the user to decide which display views will be active. Under normal viewing conditions, the user can rotate through the displays by pressing anywhere on the Task Bar where t...
Page 61 - Digital Displays; Display Builder; Digital Display Widget
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 52 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.3 Widgets A widget is a graphic element that a user interacts with or is used to build graphical user interfaces or GUIs. In the case of the recorder, the user constructs a GUI using the Display Builder using widgets. There are two basic types...
Page 62 - Setup; Channel Setup; Delete; Displaying Min, Max or Average Values; Filter
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 53 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Alarms: When the Active box is checked the alarms are active for this channel (2) provided the Master Enable is set. When not checked the alarms are deactivated for this channel. Pressing the Alarms button opens the Alarm Setup dialog window. Th...
Page 64 - Use Chan; Master
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 55 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Scale: This is used to customize the local scale on the Bar Chart widget. In the above example, the input is a J Type Thermocouple which has an actual scale of -346 to 2192 °F. For this bar chart it has been set to 0 to 150 to show more detail a...
Page 66 - Trend Setup; Display; Trend Setup Window
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 57 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-3-4 Trend Scale Setup 5.3.2.2 Trend Setup Trend setup can be done from the Display Builder or can be edited at any time by double- tapping the scale of the Trend display. Double- tapping the Trend display scale will pop up the Trend Sca...
Page 68 - Alarms; None; password setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 59 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.4 Alarms A total of five Alarms can be set for each channel programmed. These five Alarms can be any combination of numerous Alarm types (limits). The Alarm dead band (also known as hysteresis) and Alarm delay can also be programmed for each A...
Page 69 - for; Alarm Master Setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 60 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Alarms will also activate relay outputs if this option is installed and set up. See Section 5.5 Digital Input/Output for details. 5.4.1 Alarm Master Setup A larm setup can be done through the Alarm Master Setup or can be done on an “as you go” b...
Page 71 - Digital Input/Output; alarm that is programmed to close the contacts is acquired.
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 62 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Event Message: Enter a message in the entry box (up to a maximum of 20 characters) that will be appended to the alarm/event log message if the check box to the left is checked. This message will also be appended to the email if the notify box is...
Page 72 - Digital Output Setup; Digital Input setup; Set; Open on Reset
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 63 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5-5-1 Digital Output Setup 5.5.1 Digital Output Setup To access the Digital Output Setup dialog window: Press the Utility Setup Menu icon on the bottom left of the Task Bar. Then Press the Digital I/O Setup icon which will bring up the di...
Page 73 - Digital Input Setup
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 64 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.5.2 Digital Input Setup To access the Digital Input Setup dialog window: Press the Utility Setup Menu icon on the bottom left of the Task Bar. Press the Digital I/O Setup icon (left) and then select Digital Input button (below left) to launch ...
Page 75 - external; Select Channels; trigger condition
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 66 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.6 Record Setup There are several ways to start a recording. The recording can be started manually by the user, by an external event , by an alarm event or on a time schedule. Each of these methods has to be enabled in the record setup as well ...
Page 76 - Media and Filename; CF Card; Record Rate; Points; Point type – Max Min Average.
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 67 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.6.2 Media and Filename Media: Select the media and file name to record to. Choices are: CF Card which is the Compact Flash card and is the recommended removable media. Internal Memory is the optional internal Secure Digital Card. It is eff...
Page 78 - Media Alarm; before; Alarm Master; Alarm when Media is XX % full; digital IO board
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 69 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.6.8 Media Alarm The media alarm can be used to alert the user that the media is nearing capacity and needs to be exchanged. The alarm needs to be setup before the enable checkbox is checked. The setup of the media alarms is similar to the setu...
Page 79 - System Administrative Menu
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 70 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.7 System Administrative Menu The Administrative Menu is entered from the Utility Setup Menu by pressing the icon shown at the right. This is a privileged option and will pop-up a new set of icons as shown below: The icons have the following fu...
Page 80 - This is potentially destructive; Details Here
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 71 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Web User Management – Allows the administrator to add or remove web users. Details Here Email Setup – Allows the administrator to set up email parameters. Details Here Set ActiveSync Password – Allows the administrator to set the password for US...
Page 81 - Temperature Compensation; Ambient Temperature Compensation; system; Offset; System Setup; system admin menu; NTP Time Server; Save the; reset button
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 72 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Fig 5.7.2 – System Setup 5.7.1 Temperature Compensation This is the Ambient Temperature Compensation adjust and is used to compensate for adverse environments when using thermocouples. This feature is entered from the system admin menu by pressi...
Page 82 - DO NOT FORGET TO SAVE; Quick Save; Menu Timeout; will limit the maximum sample rate; Unit Tag
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 73 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.7.2.2 Modbus Settings This is only applicable if the serial port option is installed in the unit. Modbus is a communication protocol which runs over RS232 (single unit) or RS485 (multiple units). The ID uniquely identifie s the device in a mul...
Page 83 - Old Password
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 74 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 To change the year – tap on it pull down iconwhich will pop up a calendar. Scroll through and select the current date. Select the required date format from the pull down menu – mm/dd/yyyy or dd/mm/yyyy. The time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour (mi...
Page 84 - File Explorer; System Admin Menu; Copy
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 75 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Activity Log: Check this box to enable the Activity Log – this option tracks all changes made by a user and is useful for FDA compliance. Use the Exhibitor Software to print Activity Log reports. Add: Once user, password, and other parameters ar...
Page 85 - Network Settings; System Admin Menu; Web User Manager; system admin menu
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 76 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.7.6 Network Settings Tapping the Ethernet IP Address Setting icon in the System Admin Menu (left) will bring up the Network IP Address dialog window. If you wish to specify an IP address, enter the information in the IP, Subnet and Gateway tex...
Page 86 - Save the Configuration
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 77 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.7.8 SMTP Email Settings This allows the administrator to set up the email. This feature is entered from the system admin menu by pressing the icon shown right SMTP is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and is the standard for email transmission acr...
Page 87 - Registry; Note: Do not clear the registry; system firmware upgrade
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 78 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 5.7.10 Registry The Registry option allows the user to clear or save the registry. The Registry holds system base setup values not in the configuration file and needs to be saved if system setup changes have been made – for example recalibrating...
Page 88 - Languages; System ReFlash
Section 5 – Recorder Setup Page 79 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Figure 5.7.11 – Language Screen 5.7.11 Languages The languages option allows the users to customize the unit language for the local country by loading preconfigured language files. This feature is entered from the system admin menu by pressing t...
Page 90 - COMMUNICATION; World Wide Web; enable ActiveX; web user manager; has to be
Section 6 - Communication Page 81 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.0 COMMUNICATION There are various ways to communicate remotely with the recorder. The Ethernet port can be used to communicate on a network or via the World Wide Web (Both HTTP and FTP protocols). There are various means of doing this as simply...
Page 92 - Web Based FTP Manager; you need internet access
Section 6 - Communication Page 83 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.2 Web Based FTP Manager The “File Manager” Button brings up the FTP launch window. Note that you need internet access to run the FTP File Manager and the Java Engine must be present. Click the big button to proceed. If internet access is not av...
Page 94 - Section 6 - Communication; and allows files to be uploaded or downloaded between devices,
Section 6 - Communication Page 85 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 10. This is the connection to the Java web site to allow download of the Java Engine that runs thi s program. It may be the only thing you see if Java is not installed. The FTP Manager allows for file manipulation between the local PC (computer) ...
Page 95 - Ethernet Protocols; OPC Server; sed
Section 6 - Communication Page 86 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.3 Ethernet Protocols 6.3.1 OPC Server The Recorder supports The OPC Standard (Open Connectivity over Open Standards). It is a standard u sed to move real-time data from PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices to HMIs and other display clients. Th...
Page 96 - Modbus Server; Modbus; Modbus Status Registers; must be accessed together
Section 6 - Communication Page 87 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.3.2 Modbus Server The recorder supports Modbus TM RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) over Ethernet and optional RS485 interfaces. An RS485 interface will support up to 64 Data Recorders linked to a single computer. Each of the Recorders will be identif...
Page 97 - 2 Bits Modicon; Format Floating Point; FUNCTION AND STATE
Section 6 - Communication Page 88 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Table 6.3.2.2 Holding Registers 4xxx (Use Function 3 to Access) 32 Bits Modicon TM Format Floating Point Writing to these registers has no effect Register # FUNCTION AND STATE Register # FUNCTION AND STATE 4361 Point 1 Data Low Word 4379 Point 10...
Page 98 - USB Connections; USB Type B; Microsoft Vista do not need ActiveSync; configured; Windows XP; Windows Vista; set
Section 6 - Communication Page 89 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.4 USB Connections The recorder can communicate via the rear USB Type B Slave port to a PC running Windows XP and Microsoft‟s ActiveSync™ which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/act...
Page 99 - Utility Programs; – Recorder Setup Program; FTP Manager
Section 6 - Communication Page 90 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.5 Utility Programs The utility programs provide a method of communicating with the recorder to move data or control operation remotely. The programs are on the CD that came with the unit. To install the programs, insert the CD in the Drive (Win...
Page 100 - web browser; Server IP; User Name
Section 6 - Communication Page 91 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 The program is launched from the desktop icon shown right or from the programs menu. The program launches the window below: The red numbers are for reference only. The software is intended for use with the recorders only – it is specific to this ...
Page 102 - Remote Control; Remote; Remote Display
Section 6 - Communication Page 93 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.5.2 Remote Control There are two remote control programs available for controlling the recorder over the Ethernet. Remote Display is recommended if you are on the same network as the recorder. Remote Manager allows control of the recorder over ...
Page 103 - Remote Manager; Remote Display
Section 6 - Communication Page 94 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 6.5.2.2 Remote Manager The Remote Manager program is installed from the software installation disk that came with the recorder. This program will run on a W AN (Wide Area Network) – over the Ethernet and will work through a Firewall if the firewa...
Page 104 - INSTRUMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Touch Screen; Do not use any lemon based (citric acid); Calibration; Specifications; Calibration Function:; – Calibration Window
Section 7 - Instrument Care and Maintenance Page 95 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 7.0 INSTRUMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 Touch Screen Care should be taken with the touch screen when handling the unit. Sharp and hard objects may pierce the touch screen and damage the display. Only use the stylus provided for ...
Page 105 - Wiring Section
Section 7 - Instrument Care and Maintenance Page 96 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 for each channel . Current Cal RTD – Calibrate the unit‟s current excitation source. Apply a 250 Ohm precision resistor. Doing this on one channel calibrates all channels. 1 Hz Cal – Calibrate the units frequency reference. Appl...
Page 106 - with COM connection; Zero Cal RTD; Calibrating Frequency:
Section 7 - Instrument Care and Maintenance Page 97 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 one channel calibrates all channels. Accept the “Calibration Function OK” popup dialog. To calibrate another range repeat from step 6.3.1.3. Calibrate all or as many ranges as you need. 7.3.1.4 Store Cal Once all the required ra...
Page 107 - Restore
Section 7 - Instrument Care and Maintenance Page 98 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Select the channel to use in the Channel drop down menu box (1, 6, 7 or 12) and select “1 Hz Cal” in the Calibration Function drop down menu box. The Range does not matter. P ress the “Set Chan” button. A “Channel has been set s...
Page 108 - APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; DISPLAY
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Page 99 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY Display Type Color CCFL backlit Active Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display (5.6 inch) QVGA with resistive analog touch screen control. Resolution Color 320 (H) X 234 (V) pixels. Display Mode...
Page 109 - Appendix A - Technical Specifications; Thermocouple; Thermocouple burnout detection - automatic; Type; Reference junction compensation accuracy ±0.5 °C (0 °C to 50 °C); or; User Selectable
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Page 100 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 Thermocouple : Per ITS90 Resolution 0.1°C Thermocouple burnout detection - automatic Type Range (°C) Accuracy (°C) Range (°F) Accuracy (°F) J -210 to -100 °C ±2.5 °C -340 to -150 °F ±5 °F -100 to 1200 °C ±1.5 °C -150 to 2190 °F ±3 °F...
Page 110 - DESIGN ATTRIBUTES; Pending; PHYSICAL PARAMETERS; Installation detail
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Page 101 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 RECORDING Recording Rates User programmable from 10 samples per second to 1 sample every 99 hours. Data Format Proprietary encrypted format. User File naming. Data Storage Capacity Data stored in non-volatile RAM and recorded automat...
Page 111 - frequency
Appendix B – Digital Input Voltage Adjustment Page 102 09/11/2008 REV 0.99 APPENDIX B – DIGITAL INPUT VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT WARNING TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF SHOCK ENSURE THAT THE MAINS CABLE AND ALL CONNECTORS ARE REMOVED FROM THE RECORDER BEFORE PROCEEDING. B.1 ANALOG MODULE: The analog input module a...
Page 113 - RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES; Model and serial number of the product under
WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for aperiod of 25 months from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month graceperiod to the normal two (2) years product warranty to cover handling and shipping ti...