Winstrum User`s Manual
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1. GND An instrument capable of only RS485 connection will require a RS232 485 converter be used www gefran com Page 3 of 23 GEFRAN CD CONTENT LibraryX Y Autorun inf Gefran ico Readme doc Readme_eng doc Liesmich_deu doc Readme fr doc Setup exe oetup Ist Start exe Winstrum CAB FILE DESCRIPTION WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS The installed files are the following Strum up Readme doc Readme_eng doc Liesmich deu doc Readme fr doc Voc0 str vocl str voc2 str voc3 str Hgita ico Flguk ico Flggerman ico Flgfran ico file containing the last selection references description of set up and PC Instrument connection in Italian language description of set up and PC Instrument connection in English language description of set up and PC Instrument connection in German language description of set up and PC Instrument connection in French language menu strings in Italian language menu strings in English language menu strings in German language menu strings in French language Italian flag icon U K flag icon German flag icon French flag icon File definition depending on extension instrument cfg instrument O man instrument 1 man instrument 2 man instrument 2 man instrument std dat Where instrument configuration file Italian language strings English2. www gefran com Page 16 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Model 2300 1 The communications option is capable of RS 232 or RS 485 with Cencal or Modbus protocol at the rear terminals The user must provide a RS 232 to RS 485 Converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration RS 232 Wiring PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector GEFRAN CLB94 2 2300 RS 485 Wiring 2 wire RS232 RS485 Converter User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB www gefran com Page 17 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS GEFRAN Model 2308 1 The communications option is capable of RS 485 with Cencal or Modbus protocol at the rear terminals The user must provide a RS 232 to RS 485 Converter in order to communicate from a PC A special note The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration RS 485 Wiring 4 wire 21Rx 6 PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector GEFRAN CLB94 2 RS 485 Wiring 2 wire User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB Model 1300 1 The communications option is capable of RS 485 with JBus or Modbus protocol at the rear terminals The user must provide a RS 232 to RS 485 Co
3. 5 above After a successfull read the parameter settings from the instrument will be displayed Selecting the tabbed menu headings will display the parameters for that menu Doubk clicking any parameter value will display help information for that parameter amp value see below ss f voe Type of probe input and main input scale 1 degrees 32 1832 32 0 999 9 From here you can click and edit any parameter in sr 53 each of the tabbed menu headings Once all 0 320 11000 parameters have been set to the desired values press EE iN the Write button to send the data to the instrument 12000 00 configuration can be saved to disk for safekeeping and for programming multiple instruments with the same data Choose File then SaveAs and select the destination for your file If you wish to use a previously saved configuration choose File Instruments Optio File then Open and select the desired dat file id Open Additional Program Features Save Real Time Trending Print Ctrl P Choose Options then Trend to enable this feature Exit CErld x GEFRAN spa INSTRUMENT v4 3 60 File Instruments options About Trend Languages Com Baud Protocol k d d d Read An additional menu item will appear called Trend Parity Linear IrDA www gefran com Page 7 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERI
4. Winstrum is set to these values in the Options menu f the Serial Comm option board is present then you must set the instrument Ser menu parameters to Protocol Cencal Address 1 and Baud 19200 2 The communications option is capable RS 232 or RS 485 at the rear terminals The User s Manual does not include the wiring details for RS 232 connection however they are included below The user must provide an RS 232 to RS 485 converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note here if you are using Winstrum with 2 wire RS 485 the protocol must be set to Modbus in both Winstrum and the controller The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration The wiring connections below are for the 600 series with the serial option installed HS 232 Wiring See Note 1 Jumpers on Serial Comm Option Board must be set to 4 wire RS 485 Wiring 2 wire See Note 1 600 1200 1300 RS232 RS485 Converter User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB www gefran com Page 12 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS HS 485 Wiring 4 wire See Note 1 Jumpers on Serial Comm Option Board must be set to 4 wire PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector 600 1200 1300 GEFRAN CLB94 2 Model 800 1600 1800 1 The model 800 series has a three pin configuration port acce
5. 12 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Note 1 Beginning with serial number 02391574 for the model 600 Controller and serial number 02384876 for the model 40T 48 Indicator the Serial Communication Option will be set as RS 485 2 Wire and Modbus Protocol standard as indicated in the Instrument User s Manual Units prior to these serial numbers were set to RS 485 4 wire standard All Model 1200 1300 are set to RS 485 2 Wire as standard Table 1 Gefran Default 5 232 RS 485 RS 485 Modbus Cencal Winstrum Instrument Serial 2 Wire 4 Wire Protocol Protocol Programming Config Port 19200 None 1 4 40 Modbus oy fein ff ff 19200 None 1 _800 1600 1800_ Cencal 1200 1 X X 5 cime e GN C RR UR 2300 Cenaki20040 X X X X X j i 2308 j Cenak2000 X X X X xX j 1000 1001 1101_ Cencal 1200 1 X P x j X 35004500 Cenakl200110 X X X X xX j l 3400440 Cenakl200 11 X S X XK 2851 Cenaki200434 X S X J j For 600 series and 4 40T cient ordered without serial interface default configuration becomes Cencak 19200 1 from Serial 0320xxxx Protocol Baud Parity Address ma For additional assistance contact your local Gefran distributor or Gefran Spa Via Sebin
6. AL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Select Trend from the menu The window below will appear Here is where you can configure up to five parameter variables to trend Enter the desired Duration of the Trend Enter the desired Logging Time a U Enter the Y axis values Data Trend X Logging Time B ok aga Tine Y Min 35 Y Max 200 Cancel Channels Select the number of Min 22 Trend Time 300 sec parameters to trend Max 5 Mame Pv Select the parameter from the drop down and set the Min amp Max range for the parameter as set in the instrument Select OK www gefran com Page 8 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS 1 ini xi A new button is present in the data window called Trend Pressing this button will begin the trend and a graphical display window will appear Control buttons to Stop the Trend Display Max amp Min values and Print the Trend Mode Plot Scroll S5Scroll Y Cursor foom noo0m Y noom XY oom Box LLL Tea LLL LI LL tt TA aa Trend data is continuously appended to a text file named trendDDMMYY txt in the default program directory C Winstrum If you stop and restart the Trend during the same day the data will be appended to the same file If you intend to trend different data at several times during the same day you should
7. Electronics Model 485SD9TB PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector GEFRAN CLB94 2 www gefran com Page 19 of 23 Connection among RS232 PC ADAM Instruments with RS4 5 serial link DATA 4 DATA NENNEN B A B A B A Connettore 15 17 16 18 24 26 25 27 24 26 25 27 DB9 4 2 10 9 10 9 B A B A B A 9A 11A 8A 10A 9A 11A 8A 10A 8A 10A 9A 11A B B 8 10 9 11 18 20 19 21 24 26 25 27 Connection among RS232 PC ADAM Instruments with 4 wire RS485 serial link R eee RO oo o LE T T R R T T R R T T R R 27 R26 25 24 27 R26 25 24 11 H0 9 8 Connettore DB9 T IR R T R R T R R T T R R 11 10 9 8 11 10 9 5 10 8 9A 10A 114A 9A T IR R T IR R T T R R T R R pU jy NN 10A 114 8A 9A 10A 114 8A 9A 9 18 I1 10 11 1019 8 QO QO GO T T R R T T R R T I IR 27 25 24 9 18 111110 21 DO 19 18 Connettore DB 9 poli Connection among RS232 PC ADAM Instruments with RS485 serial link R eee p o o Ll o uL T R R T 1 R R T R R 18 17 16 15 9 IO 11 12 9 10 11
8. R Choose No for each file so that they will be re written every time 6 From the START menu select Programs then click on WINSTRUM www gefran com Page 2 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS IMPORTANT NOTES The program provides the selection of language serial port from COMI to COMO and Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 baud When a new instrument is selected standard configuration data are displayed on screen Configuration data can be printed and files can be stored File name extension must be dat When selecting a parameter a double click of the mouse left key will display on screen its Help page with a description of the current setting PC INSTRUMENT CONNECTION without serial comms option installed Use the connection cable supplied with the program standard length 2 m Connect the 9 pin female connector to the PC serial port Connect the 3 pin connector to the plug on the side of the instrument Upper View 9 pin connector to PC COM port 1 2 TX 3 RX 4 DIR 5 GND 6 9 PC INSTRUMENT CONNECTION with serial comms option installed instrument capable of RS232 serial connection See Table 1 can be connected directly 9 pin connector lt lt gt gt Instrument o Pin 2 Tx Ry o pin 3 Rx Tx o pin 5 GND
9. WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS This document contains two sections The first section is the Winstrum User s Manual and the second section contains communications information for all Gefran instruments Winstrum User s Manual Serial Communications Facts www gefran com Page 1 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Winstrum User s Manual Winstrum is a Windows based software for reading and writing all parameters in a single instrument via a serial connection The Winstrum software is supplied as a kit that includes an interface cable necessary for instruments without the serial communications option The cable has a 9 pin connector at one end for connecting to the PC s RS 232 serial port The other end has a 3 pin connector for attaching to the instrument 3 pin configuration port When using this port the communications protocol is limited to the Gefran Cencal Protocol When an instrument has the serial communications option installed either the configuration port or the serial communication option terminals at the rear of the instrument may be used In the later case the user must include an RS 232 to RS 485 converter for instrument models that are not capable of RS 232 connection directly Gee Table The user will also have the ability to choose between Gefran Cencal and Modbus RTU Protocols See the S
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11. erial Communications Facts Section for more details Winstrum will provide the following functions Storage of instrument configurations for rapid instrument programming Realtime trending of up to five parameters with adjustable scales and time bases Ability to print the Trend Graphs and store Trend data for use Excel spreadsheets Graphic display of Custom Linearization data Quick access for Help on each instrument parameter SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Pentium 90MHz cpu or higher Monitor VGA 800x600 24 MB of RAM for Windows 95 98 32 MB for Windows NT 2000 Microsoft Windows NT 3 51 or later or Microsoft Windows 95 98 or later or Microsoft Windows 2000 XP o Moin 15 MB available on disk O O O INSTALLATION 1 If a previous version of this program already exists on your computer uninstall it before installing the new version 2 Insert the CD into the drive or navigate to the folder where the downloaded files are stored 3 Wait for the automatic start of the setup program or manually start it launching the start exe program 4 The set up procedure will display further instructions on screen in order to complete the installation in CAWinstrum directory don t modify the default directory suggested 5 If a previous version of Winstrum program has already been installed you might be asked to keep the following files as they are newer MFC40 DLL GSWDLL32 DLL GSW32 EXE VOCO STR VOCI STR VOC2 STR VOC3 ST
12. language strings German language strings French language strings standard data file stored data file means the instrument model www gefran com Page 4 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 GEFRAN USING WINSTRUM amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Establishing communications using the Programming Cable o Connect the instrument to the serial port on the computer and turn on the instrument o From the Instruments menu 1 choose the instrument that you have connected Select the Firmware Version closest to your instrument o From the Options menu 2 choose Com and select the Com port for your computer O From the Options menu 3 choose Baud and select 19200 o From the Options menu 4 choose Protocol and select Cencal File Instruments Options About 500P 1600P_ 1800Pf3 20 500P 1600P 1800Pf3 05 BOOP 1600P 18DOP 2 41 8 n 1600 18003 20 40TB 800 1600 18D0 3 D5 y BIO 1 DO Te hEFR AN spa INSTRUMENT v4 3 _GEFRAN spa INSTRUMENT 4 3 600 1 0 File Instruments Options About gt 2 Languages 3 Baud Protocol d Parity Trend Linear IrDA 2400 4500 w 19200 Firmware Version 2 _GEFRAN spa INSTRUMENT 4 3 600 1 0 File Instruments Options About so and uages zm Baud Com 2 Prokacal Com 3 Parity Com 4 Trend Linear IrDA Com 5 Com File In
13. nverter in order to communicate from a PC RS 485 Wiring 2 wire User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB 1300 www gefran com Page 18 of 23 GEFRAN WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Model 40T 48 1 The model 401 48 has a three pin configuration port accessible on the side of the case This three pin connector matches the three pin plug on the cable supplied with Winstrum The Protocol for the configuration port is preset to Cencal Baud Rate is 19200 and Address is 1 therefore you must ensure that Winstrum is set to these values in the Options menu f the Serial Comm option board is present then you must set the instrument Ser menu parameters to Protocol Cencal Address 1 and Baud 19200 The communications option is capable RS 232 or RS 485 at the rear terminals The user must provide an RS 232 to RS 485 converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note here if you are using Winstrum with 2 wire RS 485 the protocol must be set to Modbus in both Winstrum and the controller The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration The wiring connections below are for the 40T 48 with the serial option installed HS 232 Wiring 3 wire PC DB 9 40T 48 HS 485 Wiring 2 wire See Note 1 HS 485 Wiring 4 wire See Note 1 RS232 RS485 Converter User Provided B amp B
14. option is capable of RS 485 with only the Cencal protocol at the rear terminals The user must provide a RS 232 to RS 485 Converter in order to use the Winstrum software from a PC A special notes 1 The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration 2 From serial number 0320xxxx and higher the Winstrum programming port is present RS 485 Wiring 4 wire PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector 1000 1001 1101 GEFRAN CLB94 2 www gefran com Page 15 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS GEFRAN Model 2301 Software Version 5 x 1 The communications option is capable of RS 485 with Cencal or Modbus protocol at the rear terminals A special note This Software Version is not supported in the Winstrum Software Model 2301 Software Version 7 x 1 The communications option is capable of RS 232 or RS 485 with Cencal or Modbus protocol at the rear terminals The user must provide a RS 232 to RS 485 Converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration RS 232 Wiring PC DB 9 2301 RS 485 Wiring 4 wire PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector GEFRAN CLB94 2 2301 RS 485 Wiring 2 wire DB 9 sr Converter m User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB
15. pin configuration port accessible on the side of the case This three pin connector matches the three pin plug on the cable supplied with Winstrum The Protocol for the configuration port is preset to Cencal Baud Rate is 19200 and Address is 1 therefore you must ensure that Winstrum is set to these values in the Options menu f the Serial Comm option board is present then you must set the instrument Ser menu parameters to Protocol Cencal Address 1 and Baud 19200 2 The communications option is capable RS 232 or RS 485 at the rear terminals The user must provide an RS 232 to RS 485 converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note here if you are using Winstrum with 2 wire RS 485 the protocol must be set to Modbus in both Winstrum and the controller The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration The wiring connections below are for the 40TB with the serial option installed RS 232 Wiring DB 9 40TB www gefran com Page 14 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS RS 485 Wiring 4 wire 21Rx T 6 19 20 Tx T 7 13 22 R 4 GND R 5 PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector 40TB GEFRAN CLB94 2 RS 485 Wiring 2 wire RS232 RS485 Converter mE User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB Model 1000 1001 1101 1 The communications
16. programming port ensure that Winstrum is set to Cencal Protocol 19200 Baud Check that the correct COM Port for your PC is selected If your instrument is equipped with the RS485 Serial Comm option then the 3 pin programming port or the rear terminals may be used for PC connection If Serial Comm errors are present when using RS485 2 wire connection try reversing the A amp B wires Polarity reference between manufacturers 1s not always consistent For additional assistance contact your local Gefran distributor or GefranISI Inc 5 Lowell Ave Winchester MA 01890 Phone 781 729 5249 Fax 781 729 1468 Toll Free 888 888 4474 info gefranisi com www gefran com Page 11 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS GEFRAN Serial Communications Facts for Gefran Instruments when Communicating from a PC or other serial host The serial communications configurations are shown for types RS 232 and or RS 485 for each instrument Current Loop communications is also possible in some instruments however it is not shown here due to the limited field use Model 600 1200 1300 1 The model 600 series has a three pin configuration port accessible on the side of the case This three pin connector matches the three pin plug on the cable supplied with Winstrum The Protocol for the configuration port is preset to Cencal Baud Rate is 19200 and Address is 1 therefore you must ensure that
17. rename the default trend file before starting the next trend www gefran com Page 9 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS GEFRAN The Header Button Pressing this button will open an edit window ETE E x Test Date sense Here you can edit text that will be appended to the saved configuration files dat You can enter descriptive information about the configuration and it s use and it will be saved at the end of each file a INSTRUMENT V Linear n ts Options About Languages Wits Enabling the Linear feature is accomplished by choosing Options and then selecting Linear com k E M E Protocol Parity k Trend A new button will appear that when pressed will display a graphical view DEM AA i wv Linear of the Custom Linearization parameters for this configuration file Irma F www gefran com Page 10 of 23 GEFRAN WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACTS Refresh button on Toolbar INSTRUMENT 4 3 Pressing this button will restore a factory default set of values for all parameters Options About Troubleshooting Serial Error messages are usually the result of incorrect wiring or mismatched serial comm parameters between the instrument and the program Re check settings for Protocol address Baud Rate amp Parity If using the 3 pin
18. ssible on the side of the case This three pin connector matches the three pin plug on the cable supplied with Winstrum The Protocol for the configuration port is preset to Cencal Baud Rate is 19200 and Address is 1 therefore you must ensure that Winstrum is set to these values in the Options menu f the Serial Comm option board is present then you must set the instrument Ser menu parameters to Protocol Cencal Address 1 and Baud 19200 2 The communications option is capable RS 232 or RS 485 at the rear terminals The user must provide an RS 232 to RS 485 converter in order to use the Winstrum software in an RS 485 connection A special note here if you are using Winstrum with 2 wire RS 485 the protocol must be set to Modbus in both Winstrum and the controller The Cencal protocol is not compatible with the 2 wire RS 485 half duplex configuration The wiring connections below are for the 800 series with the serial option installed RS 232 Wiring 1600 1800 www gefran com Page 13 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS RS 485 Wiring 4 wire Tx 3 21 6 Rx2 __ 19 20 TxT 7 1322 R 4 GND R 5 PC DB 9 RS232 485 Converter Rear Connector GEFRAN CLB94 2 RS 485 Wiring 2 wire PC RS232 RS485 DB 9 Converter m User Provided B amp B Electronics Model 485SD9TB Model 40TB 1 The model 40TB has a three
19. struments Options About mm E 2 Languages Com Baud Trend Modbus Linear IrDA 4 o Press the Read button to initiate an instrument read E 9 www gefran com Page 5 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS O Winstrum will read the parameter data from the instrument Establishing communications with connection made to the serial communication option terminals at the rear of the instrument o Select the Com port and Baud Rate the same as 2 amp 3 above o From the Options menu 8 choose Protocol and select Modbus o From the Options menu 9 choose Parity and select None _GEFRAN spa INSTRUMENT 4 3 600 1 00 _GEFRAN spa INSTRUMENT 4 3 600 1 File Instruments Options About E E 2 Languages Com k ai Baud b Protocal Cencal Parity Trend Linear IrDA File Instruments Options About umm E 2 Languages k Com Baud k Protocol A ere f Porty oe Trend even odd Liniear IrDA o Ensure that the instrument serial communications parameters Baud Protocol amp Parity are set to the same values as above www gefran com Page 6 of 23 WINSTRUM USER MANUAL Version 4 3 amp INSTRUMENT SERIAL GEFRAN COMMUNICATIONS FACTS o Set the Code ID value to the same Modbus address of the instrument RS o Repeat Step
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