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1. id ln A ASA PAS AE A AAA SaaS SSS SYSTEMS MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Operators Manual Remote operation Documented audit trail Analyzing and reporting graphs VWZ Page 1 10 25 2007 E FYETE ME Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software E Page 2 10 25 2007 AAA SYSTrems MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of YZ Systems Milton Roy No partof this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of YZ Systems Milton Roy Index How Oene rara 6 Pe er e a o AAA AA A 6 LI a uc E HHT 6 a 7 ST ROTH T Bf Cea S A PP Sennen een H rt 7 L EE A TTT 8 Minimum Computer Systemi REQUIERA isc dotan 8 Kecommended Computer System OMA arias 8 Minimum NJEX Odorization System Hardware Requirements ooooooonnncnnnnncnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 8 Gb Products Fae irom X SI rai 8 IES A HHT 9 ta MMM A 0 R AAA A 9 System Components AV VW AS id thter deans 9 ee a A 10 MSI e Nl nan A EEN 10 A E A E REO 10 TG o AAA A 11 Operating the Basic Sentry4 Monitoring System esse eee eee 13 E MMM 14 A a EEEE E E T E E EE E ESE E A 14 Prepare to install Up Sentry4 On Your Computer esse eee eee eee 14 AAA ees
2. Battery Alarm W a Injection Rate 1 00 lbshMMCF Maxinun Gas Flow 000 MMC Pump Displacement 1 000 cc Stoke Odorant Density 6 80 lbs Gal Flow Mo signal 20 0 lt Low Flow Shutoth 2 0 2 Odorant Out Pulse 0 070 lbs pulse Prop to Time TimeStrk 0 0 min stroke Max Time Strk Disabled Udorant Tank Alarm High 90 Odorant Tank Alarm Low 10 Odorant Inlet Alarm High 40 0 Psi Odorant Inlet Alarm Low 25 0 Psi Exp Tank Alarm High 30 0 Pst Exp Tank Alarm Low 20 0 Pal Alarm Contact Delay Alarm Callout Delay U min Dial 1 Dial 2 H anging L aiibr ation Analog ern 1 0 Analog Span 5 0 PPS Span 50 pulsesec PPM Span 30 pulse min Werometer 154 20 cc Exp Tank ero 1 0 Odorant Inlet ero 10 Page 25 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software E Graph At this a Select Graph x toolbar button you Select Graph Type Data to Plol may choose ems to select data E eae l Injection D ate for viewing Jf uni ati o oodi IZ Accum Flow by graph and C Tank Status C HOU o then display C Pump Performance the resulting f YWeromater Performance graph for viewing and analysis K This toolbar button allows you to enable or disable the automated communications functions that have been set up in the communications setup mode for polling and or downloading information from the odorization system
3. Open File Save Fie lbs RAR CF MMICF hr oc otroke Ibz Gal oe oe lbs pulse min stroke mir strake Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Supply Tank Level Alarm Signal Alarms Verometer Alarms Pump Alarms Battery Alarm Alarm Contact Delay lo min Alarm Callout Delay lo min Mote Value 40 Callout Contact Disabled Dial 1 Dial 2 Randind Calibiation 4 41 4 41 lt I mn Mot Available i rite Parame Use Defaults H Close Page 20 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Setup Communication In this section you may establish port locations of the computer that Sentry4 software will utilize for communications create edit remove connection information and define automatic polling or downloading criteria for the software See Communications for more information on remote communications Communications Setup Serial COM Port Enabled COM Port fra Modem COM Port Enabled COM Port g System Password System Password be required to obtain any information from this Ehange E vt Setup System Password In this area you may establish a password that will odorizer system or you may edit or delete an existing password if your computer has password access to that file at the time See System Password for more information Setup Memory Module Connection In this area you may establi
4. Inlet Low Alarm On Sustem Power Up 16 02 30 12 18 2006 Event Log No Alarms 18 02 30 24102006 Verometer Expansion Tank Low Alarm On 16 02 30 12782006 Verameter Odorant Inlet Low Alarmi On 16 02 30 1218 2006 Verometer Odorant Inlet Low Slarr UT 15 12182006 Verometer Expansion Tank Low Alarm OFF 12782006 Standby On 12182006 Standby Off 12182006 Unit Location Anywhere City Gate Serial No 00007 Log Start 12 18 2006 ect L Log End 07719 2007 anl eee H oystem Log Intormaton oystem Pretormance Information Menu Bar Toolbar Two methods used to interact with and perform various operations with the Sentry4 program This menu is a typical windows type menu in appearance and in many functions but has been specially configured for the Sentry4 software You may choose menu options from the text menu bar pop up choices or you may use the tool bar icon type options for specific selected menu options See Menu Bar Operations and Toolbar Operations for more details Event Log The event log displays all the logged events of an odorization system This window is found in the center portion of the screen All events pertaining to system operation and or performance are contained here i e system parameters system start stops system alarms odorant usage Gas DOUs HOUs or LPG LOU s MP Page 16 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Event Marker The event marker is a visual
5. Menu bar MP Page 46 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 4 You should now see the Communication Monitoring Screen At this screen you can observe the automatic polling alarm call ins and automatic downloading of data from the odorizer im Sentry YA AS File View Setup Module 10 15 TT gt 2000 11102000 1110 2000 1020 2000 10720 2000 Help From 09725 2000 11 40 3006 Mm Unit k 2UUL E Unit 23006 Mm Unit 3006 Mm LU nit dADOLE Unit daDOLE Unit 23006 Mm Unit Alarm Call lr Poll Poll Poll Alarm Call lr Clear Log To 1142072000 10 15 5 To view specific information from a poll double click on that item and the Monitoring Polled Data screen will appear There will be a Quick View Snap Shot screen which will show Flow Pump Displacement Verometer Level Bulk Storage Level Expansion Tank Pressure Odorant Inlet Pressure and Battery Voltage You may also see any alarms that are on at the time listed in the Alarm window and by clicking on the Parameter Tab you may view a snap shot of the Parameters at the time of the poll Pill ES Page 47 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software w Monitor Poll Data 61 54 1 029 95 01 A Oe 1 739 6 2 434 B 13 Al Acti 125 e a ne 100 31 i 20 SUS eee 7100 100 1 000 15 3 4 3 4 300 L E P 50 50 10 Plt Sl 0 E Flow Pump Verometer Bul
6. NJEX Odorant System Software Toolbar Operations Open This button is the same as the File Open menu item A ve This button is the same as the File Save as menu item print This button 1s the same as the File Print menu item t Events This button selects the View Event Odorization Log menu item G Communications This button selects the View Communications Monitor menu item C QuickView g Delete Records x This button selects the View QuickView Delete all records through Report menu item Le 10 15 2000 BF petete OF Cancel Here you have the option of deleting log entries through a date range IF you have a 1 S a at Wf file open where deleting log entries is a legal Select Log x option Li Select records 4 Parameter Changes l Alamme Events This item allows sorting of Log items for viewing according to several different functions to allow better diagnostic analysis of the data Date Range From Le 3 15 2000 To Note Blank fields will be ignored Apply Lancel Page 23 10 25 2007 SYSTEMS MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software B aan Logs Here you can access the Alarm Log This allows you to view the alarm by category for a specified period of time Note The HOME key may be used to go to the first entry in the log and the END key may be used to go to the last entry in the log g Alarm Log
7. Odorant System Software 6 If the data line that you chose from the Communications Monitoring screen was created by an Automatic Alarm Call in there will be an additional file tab at the top of the window for Alarms This tab will allow you to scroll through the most recent previous alarm conditions from this controller is Monitor Poll Data Alam 8 of f0 Data Recorded at 15 00 40 11 07 2000 Eo D 7 71 000 fos 4 0 25 2 pel 359 3 pal 10 3 Al Act 125 a NTE 00 E de 20 E l Bat Low Battery 100 100 1 000 145 10 i l l F 0 S Sn T Bulk TEA Bans TER Battery Displacement Level Level Tank Inlet Strokes Signalled 97647 Odorart Injected 1664 714 Lbs Close EV 7 Page 49 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Connecting to a Controller 1 Begin by opening QuickView Report window Choose the View Quick View Report command from the Menu bar im Sentryd YAAA Nel File BEI Setup Module Help y Event Odorization Log Lay Communications Monitor ai Quick lew Feport w Sentry YAAA File View Setup Module Help lkl Bele 0 3 4 00 l Quick view Report Alame Active 125 30 112 100 GZ RZ 20 100 100 Mom 15 BU BU Re E 50 10 BU 25 25 DUZ 0 0 0 0 Flow Pump Verometer Bulk Storage Expansion Odorarit Batten Displacement Level Level Tank lne Connection nta Nest SIroke na Unit Name n a Stroke Interval nta Location n a Strokes Sign
8. ara Remote Site 6300 Remote Site 8300 Lab Unit in Shop aia Lab Desktop Co Next lata Interval laa conte Apply Close 3 You may now click on a controller and select Configure to bring up a screen for configuring the controller for polling and or downloading automatically 4 In the configuring connection screen you may enter details on when you wish the odorization data to be polled or downloaded Use the arrow key beside the window that you wish to change the details for to increment the setting in the window to the setting that you wish to use o Polling is a snap shot of information at that particular time as would be displayed on the Quick View Screen while download is a snap shot PLUS a complete download of information in the module i Configure which will be saved as your Mod File S S o Repeat steps 2 and 3 for MEA I each Sing set up Pall required E E 5 To load the changes to the memory daia 1 ay l ayle w choose Apply to load them into Next Start Time 12 00 1721 2000 memory and then choose the Close key to continue to the next step You should now be back at the I af i 3 Month s main Sentry4 screen s Download Mext Stat Time 18 00 12120 52 Page 45 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Remote Data Retrieval There are two methods of online direct retrieval of Sentry4 information via either method of remote communication One 15
9. registering your Sentry4 Monitoring System you receive your Sentry4 Program licensing recognition advanced product releases service programs and notification of upgrades To register simply complete the accompanying card and return Installation Prepare to install Up Sentry4 On Your Computer The following items are needed when the Sentry4 Program operates on a typical PC or Laptop A computer terminal that meets the minimum hardware requirements as listed in the System Requirements section A Sentry4 modem connection and or a Sentry4 download cable One or more MM 300 MM 100 optional Monitor Modules per NJEX odorization system Installing the Sentry4 Program The following steps should be taken to install the Sentry4 software l 2 99 Insert the disk labeled Sentry4 software Disk 1 into a CD drive If Auto Run does not start o Click on Start then select Run from the Start Menu o Type D Setup exe and enter D is the CD drive letter Click OK Read the Licensing Agreement and Click OK to continue o Note Clicking OK indicates that you agree to the licensing agreement Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation The install program will automatically create the five data sub directories required by the Sentry4 program These five data sub directories are as follows MOD directory used for temporary data storage of a downloaded monitor module s event log LOG directory contains
10. that can be performed using this screen Accessing You may view and or manipulate a controller s parameters on line by first clicking on the Params button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen to bring up the Parameter File Editor Any parameter may be changed by entering the desired w Parameter File Editor Unit Type Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Supply Tank Level Alam Signal Alarm Verometer Alarms Pump Alarms Battery Alam Alarm Contact Delay lo min Alarm Callout Delay o min Note Yalue gt 40 Callout Contact Disabled Dial 2313511335 Dial 2 2812511336 Cd RA anging Calibration Analog ero HIV ooo Analog Span RIV PPS Span 50pulse sec PPM Span 30 pulse min Verometer NBR 20 ec Exp Tank ero IV o ooo Odorant Inlet Zera PS UnitType 7300 Unit Mode Parameter valuez 41311 311 m HTH I niger 2 Maximum Gas Flow li A UU m sec Pump Displacement li O00 oc Stroke Odorant Density 0 815 gcc Flaw No signal 20 0 Low Flow Shutoff 20 Odorant Out Pulse 0 010 kg pulse Prop to Time Tine r 0 02 rin stroke Nay Time Stk Disabled min stroke Odorant Tark Alarm High ao Odorant Tank Alarm Low ho Odorant Inlet Alarm High 2 80 Odorant Inlet Alar Low Mu Exp Tark Alarm High 200 Esp Tank Alarm Low ao Open File nte Params Use Defaults E ave Fila Refresh Close Open File Load previously saved PR
11. via direct polling of information from the memory module and the other is via a Quick View snap shot screen In either case the Ist step should already be done setting up the communications You must now establish which communication method that you desire to use and then you may proceed to one method or the other to view the odorizer information Automatic Operations Monitoring 1 From the toolbar at the top of the screen click the Monitoring button all 2 Select check boxes as desired w Configure Monitoring Monitoring Configuration Port to Monitor E erial Port Connection Test Connection Ie Enable Callout Alarm Monitoring Poll Download Configuration Scheduled Fall Downoad T azkz Test Connechon H 2UUL Pall 11 00 11 20 2000 Test Connechon 30061 Pall 11 00 11 20 2000 IZ Enable Polling Downloading Cancel o Note If the Enable Callout Alarm Monitoring check box is not checked automatic alarm call ins from the odorizer can not occur If you wish for your computer to automatically receive updates when an alarm occurs this box must be checked o Note If the Enable Polling Downloading check box is not checked automatic scheduled communication can not occur If you wish for your computer to automatically poll the odorizer and automatically download the memory module this box must be checked 3 Open the Communications Monitor window Choose the View Communication command from the
12. will pop up Enter the MODBUS address for the N 300 controller you wish to add to this connection under ID MODBUS address is in the parameter section of the N 300 controller Enter a descriptive name for this controller such as the location of the controller Refer to NJEX User s Guide section on Setting Operator Input Parameters w Add Controller Unit ID Controller UD nit Mame lz lAn N arme OF Cancel 8 Now choose OK o Note At this point you have the option of repeating step 6 8 to add more controllers to a connection by selecting the ADD button Choose the DONE button to proceed to step 9 if no other controllers need to be setup for this connection 9 On the Add Connection window select the Done key o Note At this point you have the option of repeating step 3 9 to add more connection by selecting the ADD button Choose the DONE button to proceed to step 10 if no other controllers need to be setup for this connection 10 When you have configured all of the needed communication connections choose Close Communications setup is complete the Sentry4 System 19 ready to connect using QuickView Note This is all that has to be done to use ONLY the QuickView function If Monitoring functions will be used proceed to Monitoring Set Up Page 41 10 25 2007 gt 7 SYSTEMS MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Monitoring Set Up 1 Begin by opening Communications Setu
13. x Flow Input Alarm eometer Alarms LC Over Flow gt 7 252 Over Flow 110 non alarm Low Flow norn alarrr No Flow inon alar Loss of Signa General Veron Leak Fill Rate non alarm Over Fill non a arm Slory Fill No Fill Cable CAM NS 220313 213131311131 Pump Failure Oyver Purnp Under Pump Fill Valve Failure Odorant Inlet High Miscellaneous poe HT ML IO H HT H H HT HT Gal OG Low Un Un _ Cable Standby nor alarm D M A are Remote Inhibit nmor alarm D MW High Vv Remote dd Lock norralarmi Iw ae T Alarm Switch D M Cable T Battery Alarm D M S Odorant Tank Level High D M tow T ie From 121822000 09 02 29 To 12 16 2000 09 14 38 zg Back Next gt gt EA TE Page 24 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Bele ameter Log Here you can access the Parameter Log This allows you to view the parameters alarm category enabling and calibrations for a specified period of time Note The HOME key may be used to go to the first entry in the log and the END key may be used to go to the last entry in the log lt Parameter Log x Spstem Configuration Alarm Control Model 006 E Enabled Disabled Suppl Tank Level Alarm M Operating Mode Analog Linear lt lt E U gt gt Signal Alarma M E Werometer Alarms W a Parameter V alues Pump Alarms 4 E
14. 0 DOU 13 0286 kg 216 014 mgtm3 07 00 00 1174 2000 DOU 13 0279 kg 216 013 mg m3 07 00 00 111522000 DOU 13 0283 kg 276 016 mg m 3 07 00 00 17 16 2000 DOU 13 0286 kg 276 014 mg m 3 07 00 00 11 1 722000 DOU 10 1621 kg 276 020 mg m 3 07 00 00 1171872000 DOU 13 0283 kg 216 013 mg m3 07 00 00 1171972000 DOU 13 0286 kg 16 016 mg m3 07 00 00 1172072000 DOU 1 7526 kg 276 028 mg nm 7 07 00 00 11 27 2000 DOU 0 0000 kg 07 00 00 11 22 2000 Unit Location Mu 7 2005 M Demo Unit Serial No 000 25 Log Start 11 10 2000 Log End 11 22 2000 Page 52 Avg Injection Rate 16 016 magn Low Injection Rate 15 998 mg m3 High Injection Rate 16 296 mgm 3 Total Odorant Used 127 1111 kg 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Clear Monitor Module 1 Click the Module button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already Doyo Mle 2 Now select Clear Module and click OK Unless t Clear Module you get an error message the Memory Module will now be cleared OK Cancel Disconnect 1 Click the Disconnect button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already Select Module Option Switch This allows the option to change the Quick View communications link to another unit that has already been setup in the Sentry4 Communications Set Up section without breaking the existing connection e Special Note If only one controller
15. 000 4 Ri ght cli ck Devices with Removable Storage FTDIBUS INF and H L left click Install o ee eee 5 Right click ji aads FTDIPORT INF and Network Drives tian left click Install e spP Se eee Prine med Shang and Security Sae 5 7 Win XP 2000 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O 7 se po Foes XK 1D EA Address Z Win XP 2000 0 a 33 3 BA PD FTDIUNIN exe FTEUSUI dll ftcserco dll FTD2Xx dll FTLang dll ftserui2 dll FTDIUN2K INI a a 5 FTO2XX H Application Installation FTD2XxX lib ftdibus cat ftdiport cat FTOIBUS INF Notes Guides Eb sa A A l OTTATI i ee TE Frint ds Publish DWF Ka Publish DWF and Email Open With Install PKZIP K Send To K CUT Copy Create Shortcut 1 Page 58 10 25 2007 F YSTEMS MOON Roy Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software a Unplug USB MM adapter and then plug back in 24 Left click the hardware tab and left click the device manager 9 Click Ports COM amp LPT 10 See what COM number your USB serial port 1s using System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager r Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible w
16. 07 46 clau Modul System Status Running Date 11 22 00 SIA odule Sistem Contig Prop to Flow Module Present Yes Analog Linear Reset ltem Params gt gt sfd Page 51 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software w Module Options Download Monitor Module 1 Click the Module button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already 2 Now select Download Module and click OK button the Download Progress Window will open and the downloading progress bar should proceed _ Cancel across until the file 1s 100 downloaded 3 To view the Mod File you will have to select View Event Odorization Log from the menu bar at the top of the l screen again 4 You should see the Sentry4 Event Log Select Module Option Clear Module OF Block Read Reres U now Bad Blocks Recered 0 w Sentiyd VS AA Setup Module Help al Ed Event Odorization Log Communications Monitor R SIS a ow QuickView Report w Sentiyd YAAA EASentryA5 entry Mod 00025 mod File View Setup Module Help Event Odorization Log Tale From 11710 2000 05 11 S gt l To 1122 2000 07 00 Alarm Count 5 Standby On 14 48 17 11 21 2000 DOU 1 2254 kg 16 061 mg m 3 07 00 00 1271172000 DOU 9 7441 kg 16 018 mg m 3 07 00 00 1171172000 DOU 13 0287 kg 216 013 mg m3 07 00 00 1171272000 DOU 13 0285 kg 216 017 mg m 3 07 00 00 117137200
17. 80 Windows 95 OS 1 RS232C Compatible serial communications port for direct serial connection 1 USB port for USB MM adapter 40MB minimum free hard disk space CD Drive Recommended Computer System Configuration Pentium Class CPU Mouse or other pointing Device 64MB RAM SVGA Monitor 800x600 Windows XP OS The parallel port is not supported from Vista Use a color printer to take full advantage of the graphing and reporting features of the system Minimum NJEX Odorization System Hardware Requirements NJEX 6200 7200 or 8200 series electronic controller package N 200 Controller with code version 2 5 or higher 1 Sentry Monitor Module model MM 100 Some functions illustrated in this manual will not be available in conjunction with data collected from an N 200 controller and memory module Sentry Products Available from YZ Systems Part Number Description F4 1021 Sentry4 Software CD for direct serial connection F4 0102 Sentry4 Software CD with USB MM Adapter Download Kit F2 0060 MM 300 Sentry4 monitor module y 7 Page 8 10 25 2007 AAA SYSTrems MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Using the Mouse The Sentry4 program is specifically designed for use with a mouse although a mouse 19 not required When operating in the Sentry4 program window simply select any menu option or function key by pointing and clicking on the desired item In some situations a pop u
18. Alarm Signal Alarms Verometer Alarms Pump Alarms Battery Alarm Alarm Contact Delay lo min Alarm Callout Delay lo min Hote Value 40 Callout Contact Disabled Dial 1 Dial 2 FangdingLalibiation UnitType 6300 Unit Mode Parameter Values Injection Rate MM lbs MMCF Maximum Gas Flow 0 2000 MMCFhr Pump Displacement 0 1000 cc Stroke Odorant Density leo lbs Gal Flow No signal 20 0 Low Flow Shutoff 2 0 Odorant Out Pulse 0 007 O bs pulse Prop to Time Tire Strk 0 02 rire stroke Mas Time Stk Disabled mintstroke Odorant Tank Alarm High ao e Odorant Tank Alarm Low fo a Odorant Inlel Slarm High 40 0 Pst Odorant Inlet Alar Lowy 25 0 Pal Exp Tank Alarm High 30 0 Psi Exp Tank Alarm Low 20 0 i Open File TA ite Parame Use Defaults Save Fle Close 4 41 SISI lt I ma oe oe Mok Available o Note In the Alarm Control section the check boxes for Alarm category Enabled or Disabled are for information only Changes to these settings may ONLY be made directly in the N 300 controller 3 You may program Alarm Contact Delays and Alarm Callout Delays in this window MP Page 28 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 4 When you have finished programming these values this parameter file may that you have created should be saved in the PRM directory of SENTRY4 You may do this by choosing the Save File button a
19. F mg m3 of Gas flow or Ibs 10K gallons mg liter of LPG flow e Low Injection Rate The lowest rate of odorant injected with respect to flow by the system on the portion of the Log File being viewed Measured in Ibs MMSCF mg m3 of Gas flow or lbs 10K gallons mg liter of LPG flow e Total Odorant Used The total amount measured in lbs kg or mg of odorant injected by the system during the portion of the Log File being viewed VWZ Page 17 10 25 2007 T SYSTEMS BILTEN ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Menu Bar Operations File This menu provides you with the typical file options to open close save as print file or exit command to exit the Sentry4 program a Sentry4 Vioxx C Program Files Sentry4 Mod 00001 mod l JB x File View Setup Module Help Print From 12 75 2006 14 50 To 0741392007 10 58 Alarm Count 52 Exit 58555555 RRR SR RSRRRR O O O O E Parameters anner EPR 123 01 A File Open This menu allows the option of opening and existing MOD LOG or RPT Report files that have been previously saved C LOG file C RFT file File Close This is a typical command to close the data screen presently displaying data File Save as Allows you to save Mod file data to a LOG file this xj process in Sentry4 is called appending the MOD file to the LOG file The second Save as option would C 4ppendto the LOG file be to save either MOD file or LOG file da
20. From the Programs menu select the Sentry4 icon These are a couple of examples on how to open the program The Windows environment also allows other ways to open an application and an operator familiar with Windows can choose however he she wishes to invoke the application Below is an example of what the opening screen will look like RE File view Setup Module Help E vant O dorzation Log From 1 To ogee 221 Alarm Count U Event Tine Date Unit Locator nta Avg Injection Rate n a Serial No na Low Injection Rate n a Log Stark na High Injection Rate n a Log End n a Total Odorsnt Used n a E Page 15 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Program Window Overview The Sentry4 program uses a program window to display an odorization system s event log A system s complete odorization history and performance can be viewed from this log The program window contains five basic parts Each part and its function are described below ge Sentry4 Vixx C Program Files Sentry4 Mod 00001 mod 3 r Bls X Menu Bar File View Setup Module Help Toolbar 2 E From 12 75 2006 17 56 To 0771972007 10 58 Alarm Count 52 Event Marker cad baai 1758 52 Farameters Logged System Power Up 17 58 52 12182006 17 58 52 1211822006 Mo Alarms Yerameter Expansion Tank Low Alarm On 17 58 52 129 8 2006 17 58 52 14182006 erameter Odorant
21. In this window you may also choose to allow calling into the computer by the N 300 or disallow calls into your computer by the automatic call out function of the N 300 by either checking or un checking the check box for enabling callout alarm monitoring g Configure Monitoring xl Monitoring Configuration Part to Moritor P Enable Callout Alarm Monitoring Poll Download Configuration Scheduled Poll O ownload T asks Enable Polling Diownloading sfd Page 26 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Setup Overview The first step in correctly operating the system lies in setting up communications capability between your PC and the Sentry4 Memory Module There are two methods of communicating for the purpose of initializing the Memory Module or downloading logged data from the Memory Module Additionally a separate communications port may be configured for MODBUS communication Your system should arrive with the MM 300 memory module already configured for basic communication with the N 300 controller This may be confirmed by viewing the Module indicator block on the face of the N 300 The Monitor Module MM 100 or MM 300 and the odorization unit s LOG file must be correctly initialized before trying to log data System Password This is an option that dose not have to be used You may choose to leave the password blank and then anyone with the proper program identification S
22. M file data from PC to the Parameter File Editor Window The data in the Parameter File Editor Window can then be modified and or written over to the controller or saved on the PC as a PRM file MP Page 56 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Save File Save the data in the Parameter File Editor Window to a PRM file Write Params Write the data in the Parameter File Editor Window to the controller e Note Remember that when parameters are changed in the N 300 the odorizer must then be re started Refresh Copy the parameters from the controller to the Parameter File Editor Window Note This function is necessary only when the parameters are being set directly at the controller while this window is being displayed Use Defaults Allows you the option to reset all parameters to the default set of parameters that were established when the N 300 was manufactured Close Close the Parameter File Editor screen Page 57 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Appendix A Installing USB MM adapter and driver These instructions are written for manual installation of drivers with Windows XP lolx File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O B Osea gt Folders j Z O E 1 Double left click My Computer d 2 Right click the drive C E OL with your CD and left click Open gt e 3 Double left click Win nann 2 XP 2
23. TEA on eae eee ee 38 D a o OAE NEENA E UE O IENE E T EAE TE INTE EEE E E 38 Sentry4 Serial Connection Basics sss see 38 Senny NS ORSAI si enn em emi 38 Lemel OO HOS Set UMi tarios Sii alar idos 38 Zo r EE e a T aaa 39 hala ia aii Ee R iii is 42 A Coa Rie acai AAA 46 Automatic Operations Momtoring asnicar 46 RTA a E ono ra ARA 50 Bera as AMM 31 OOT TT TT L anaa Rn a2 Le Aioni ar MISS iaa aaa Eaa aaa raia Gs KS IO TOE TOOTH MMMM 53 EAN THH 53 v AA EAE EI ENOAT E E O 53 T canst gee eet eer tetas oer eet rear eed aie eet 54 A O A gree era re pret eyes se rae 54 o AA POA EE TAN TE E AOE EAA 54 MONA iaa 54 ee A A 54 A A A 55 HT TETE T E E KK Slop Verometer FIU OIE otitis iii aid 55 Working Reial MM A 56 o E 56 R TTT 56 A nn 57 KS 18 acpi eee eran KS PP 37 LA APP E E AS EA 57 A IIIA EIA AAA AEA A IA A 57 Appendix A Installing USB MM adapter and driver sss eee 58 Vy E Page 5 10 25 2007 SYSTrems MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software How to Use this Manual The Sentry4 Manual is a step by step guide containing the procedures needed to use a PC to work with the NJEX odorant System The NJEX odorant System implements the most advanced technology available in the industry Itis recommended that the technicians working with Sentry4 study the manual prior to initiating work on the system for the first time Typographic Conventions To aide in readability this manual uses several typographic conventi
24. aled na Model n a Odorant Injected n a Sea Controller Time nta System Statue No Connection Date nta System Config nta Module Present na 2 Now select the CONNECT button syz Page 50 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 3 A Connect to Unit screen will appear i Connect to Unit Chose the unit that you wish to connect to by double clicking on the connection and select Unit from List unit Now choose the connect button to actually complete this connection to the m Remote Site Madem odorizer system 2 4 The QuickView Report screen should appear providing Real Time operational data that is being updated as the odorizer functions You may view pressures as they change view the Verometer level as it goes down then fills again etc Connect Cancel im Sentiyd YAAA File View Setup Module Help 2k E BE Wl a Sa QuickView Report 63 5 1 061 cc 44 75 51 0 1 7399 Bar 2 424 Dar 13 0 Alarms Active 125 30 112 100 5 1 51 20 100 100 1 000 15 3 4 3 4 IE G let BU E 0 0 0 0 0 0 Flow Pump Verometer Bulk Storage Expansion Odorant Battery Displacement Level Level Tank Inlet 10 Connection Test Connection Hest Stroke 3 sec Unit Mare 300G fM Stroke lnterral D sec Switch Location My S00GM Demo Unit Strokes Signaled 373972 d aT Model 72005 Mm Odorant Injected 310 725 kg al Se al 00025 Controller Time 10
25. an reporting on every moment of an odorization unit s operation System Components Overview The Sentry4 system is basically a sophisticated electronic data acquisition tool The system incorporates three main devices Sentry4 Software Memory Module NJEX Controller VWZ Page 9 10 25 2007 gt 7 SYSTEMS MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Sentry4 Software The Sentry4 program software acts as the hub of some companies odorization programs The Sentry4 software supplies the main user interface between each odorization unit and the system operator The Sentry4 program resides in a PC and supplies the eyes and ears of the monitoring system The software has two methods of downloading information from an odorization unit via on site monitor module download or via a remote monitor module download by modem or RS 485 link and displays it to the system operator The operator can then use the software data management features to further evaluate the system s performance With this information in hand the operator can make informed decisions regarding the unit s performance As a result troubleshooting and maintenance time is kept to a minimum At the same time the operator is creating a complete and permanent audit trail of the system s performance Memory Module The Monitor Module provides the means of transporting information between the odorization system and the Sentry4 software The module is mou
26. anual for details Start the system as outlined in the NJEX User s Guide The controller will now record all of the odorizer operations in the Monitor Module Otherwise the odorizer operation will be completely unaffected by the module s presence Removing the Monitor Module from Controller l 2 be Open the NJEX electronic controller Place the unitin STANDBY mode Refer to the NJEX User Manual for details Open the electronic controller s front panel o Tip there is no need to turn the odorizer off when removing or installing a module unless you wish to load pre configured programming from the memory module to the N 300 Remove the current module MM 300 from the termination board Reinstall a cleared module onto the termination board Refer to the Clear pull down menu in the Sentry4 program to clear a module o Tip there are two methods on how to handle downloading modules One is to remove the module from the odorizer and replace it with a second alternate module The module is then returned to a central desktop PC and the stored data downloaded The second method is to do a remote download with a laptop computer A module can be quickly downloaded or cleared in the field and the same module returned quickly to service in the odorizer m Page 31 10 25 2007 E FYETE AG MOOH ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 5 Close the electronic controller s front panel and check for the N 300 main menu t
27. e main workload of the Sentry4 system is taken care of by the Sentry4 Software and the NJEX odorization system The Monitor Module serves as a vehicle to transport information between the two other devices The relationship between these devices is displayed in the following illustration This illustration shows a simple working diagram of a Sentry4 monitoring system The system is comprised of these primary systems e Sentry4 System Setup Monitor Module Initialization e Data Logging and NJEX Odorization System Monitoring e Data Retrieval and Data Management o via Sentry4 Software o via MODBUS E Page 11 10 25 2007 AAA SYSTrems MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Note that the System Setup and Data Management steps are done in the Sentry4 software This illustrates the two main purposes of the Sentry4 software The Data Logging step is controlled in the NJEX Odorization System The Sentry4 System setup configures the module for recording data in the odorization system This step initializes a module for use in a specific odorization unit Afterward the module is placed in the odorization unit to record system performance The data logging and system monitoring functions are the only part of the diagram that involves the odorization system This section involves the raw data collection from the odorization unit The module is placed into the odorization unit to record the system s performance Afte
28. elections choose the GRAPH button and the graph reflecting that data will appear ill ES w Ddorant Usage Odorant Usage HOU Odorant Injected Injection Aate los MF Time O ate Note Once you are on a graph screen additional customizing options for the graph may be accessed by right clicking your mouse while over the graph Page 37 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Communications Overview The function of communicating with your odorizer utilizing the Sentry4 software may be accomplished in two different manners One is to communicate via a serial connection while the other is via a modem connection Each type connection requires specific set up configuring to allow this communication The options will be detailed below and set up specifics will be provided on the following sections Sentry4 Serial Connection Basics The serial connection between your computer and the odorizer is accomplished via a RS 485 connection The wiring for this connection may not exceed 4000 of wire You may only establish one connection at a time but each connection may include from 1 32 specific units eto U 21 2 4 Sentry4 Modem Connection Basics The modem connection communicates between your computer and the N 300 utilizing two modems One modem is required for the computer to communicate through and the second modem is required in the filed at the N 300 end of communication T
29. ets the frequency of odorant usage updates to the Sentry4 file The standard update is based on 1 hour but you have the option of choosing 2 4 or 6 hour update periods for the HOU stamp Typically the longer intervals would be advantageous for relatively low flow or odorization conditions o Check the box for Auto Parameter Upload if you desire to use the parameters that have been programmed and saved to a parameter file see Parameters Setup and Working with Parameters On Line for more information Now you will need to click on the button to view the Open file window Here you will now be able to choose one of the previously saved files to be automatically uploaded o Enter in the values for low and high injection rate alarm limits These limits will be used by the Sentry4 program Any odorization rate that exceeds these values will be marked in the Event log 3 Connect the module to be initialized to the computer using a parallel port or a USB MM adapter cable The correct port must be selected for the connection to be established 4 Choose the Init Module button If the program reports that the module cannot be found check that the module is firmly connected to the printer port Also check that the module is connected to the port designated in the Module Port option of the System setup menu VWZ Page 29 10 25 2007 gt 7 SYSTEMS MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 5 When module initial
30. figuration of NJEX instruments Provides powerful tools for analyzing and reporting NJEX data Export data to formats accepted by most spreadsheet and database programs Graphing capability allows quick evaluation of odorant level trends Features include detailed event log gas odorant usage DOU HOU LPG odorant usage LOU definable injection rate performance data analysis documentation and audit trail remote communications capabilities o Online remote control of system functions o Online remote system monitoring File Structure There are five basic types of files that will be established and used within the Sentry4 System MOD directory used for temporary data storage of a downloaded monitor module s event log LOG directory contains the collective event logs for each Sentry4 odorization system RPT directory contains the permanent historical records of each Sentry4 odorization system s LOG file the audit trail TXT directory stores ASCII text files created by Sentry4 from MOD LOG or RPT directory files PRM directory stores parameter files for repeat use in configuring systems Page 7 10 25 2007 STSTEME MOOH ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software System Requirements The following system requirements must be met or exceeded in order to insure proper operation of the Sentry4 Software Minimum Computer System Requirements 486 or higher processor 32MB RAM Memory VGA Monitor 640x4
31. he communications monitoring set up screen View QuickView Report View an on line snapshot of the odorizer system and its operation Setup This menu provides three option areas to configure set up data to They are the Parameter E Sentry4 Vioxx Program Files Sentry4 Mod100001 mod f i E iol xj Parameter Files Communication System Password Memory Module ef TAS ANB O 7 RAI Tn 74790 ATAR Alarm Fount Fr Page 19 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Files Communication set up System Password maintenance and Memory Module connection set up Setup Parameter Files In this area you may pre configure a file to establish a set of operating parameters alarm controls and Alarm delay criteria to be used for an odorization system They may then be saved to a PRM file location for future use See Parameters Setup and or Working with Parameters On Line to see how PRM files may be used g Parameter File Editor Unit Type UnitType 6300 Unit Mode Parameter Y aluez Injection Rate CON Maxinum Gas Flow 0 2000 Pump Displacement 0 1000 Odorant Density lso Flow Mo signal 20 0 Low Flow Shutoff 20 Odorant Out Pulse 0 0010 Prop to Time Time S trs 0 02 Max TimeStrk Disabled Odorant Tank Alarm High 90 Odorant Tank Alarm Low ho Odorant Inlel Alarm High 40 0 Odorant Inlet Alarm Low P50 Exp Tank Alarm High 30 0 Exp Tank Alarm Low 200
32. his mode of communicating is similar to the serial communication except that your computer modem may be configured to dial up to 50 different modem connections and each connection then may have up to 32 specific units for each connection So instead of a maximum of 32 odorizers to communicate with as with a serial connection the modem connection may communicate with up to a total of 1600 odorizers l l l l l l l l L N300 1 N300 1 H300 1 N300 1 Elt Etc Etc Ete Page 38 10 25 2007 SYSTrems MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software General Communications Set Up 1 Begin by opening Communications Setup window Choose the Setup Communication command from the File Menu a sentryd V1 10 File view BREW Module Help m Z Farameter Files bamm y oe Me el Ma Al Communication Event Odori System Password Memory Module w Communications Setup EJ Ports Connections Monitoring Setup Serial COM Port W Enabled COM Port li Modem COM Port W Enabled COM Port E 2 The Ports Tab should already be active Choose to enable the communications port s as applicable o Ifusing a modem on your computer determine the comm port that the modem is using and enter it on the Ports tab of the Communications Setup window o If using a serial port on your computer determine the comm port that the serial port is using and enter it on the Port
33. icking the Standby button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already OF Cancel Standby Off If the system 19 currently in Standby mode you may take the system out of Standby by simply clicking the Exit Standby button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already Start Pump If the pump is in the stopped mode you may remotely start the pump by performing the following steps 1 Click the Start Pump button at the bottom of the Quick View Report screen You must be fe en connected already 2 Select the proper system run mode and click the Start button at the bottom of the Start Pump window Proportional To Cancel Stop Pump If the pump is running you may remotely stop the pump by performing the following Steps 3 Click the Start Pump button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already 4 Click the Stop button at the bottom of the Stop Pump window Stop Pump Select Stop to stop pump or Cancel to abort operation Cancel YZ Page 54 10 25 2007 SYrSsTens PL RY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Reset Item You have the options to reset one or both of the resettable data counters in the N300 controller To do this perform the following steps 1 Click the Reset Item button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen Pe Yo
34. iew Setup Maris Help RE TTE J A bas E Sm Slt a S y alas dorization L Clear Overwrite File The file 00025 mod will be overwritten Continue w Download Status x E 114 YZ Page 32 10 25 2007 SYrSsTens PL RY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Clearing the Monitor Module Just like downloading the Memory Module there are two options of clearing Module information One is with a Download connected to your computer The second is via the communications connection previously set up in your computer to access the module remotely Warning This operation is irreversible and all system performance events stored in the module will be lost Tip The Clear option does not effect the module s setup information A module does not need to be reinitialized after it has been cleared l 2 99 Connect the module to be downloaded to the computer using a download cable or connect to a controller remotely From the Sentry4 program window select Module then Clear from the Menu Bar at the top of screen The MM status popup screen will appear or you will get a message that says MM not present If you get the MM not Present message check to see that the module connection After the module has been cleared you will see the Module Cleared status window Choose OK to proceed Remove the module cable from the computer Return the module to the controller and exi
35. indicator data line is highlighted for current user location in the event log Using the arrow keys the marker can be scrolled up or down the event log Many marked events may be Zoomed by double clicking on it to reveal greater detail about the selected item System Log Information The system log information is shown at the bottom of the log screen and shows the following e Unit Location The physical location of the odorization system e Serial Number The factory assigned serial number given to that NJEX odorization system e Log Start End The beginning and ending dates of the logged events displayed in the current event log System Performance Information The system performance information gives specific information regarding the historical performance of an odorization system The system performance contains e Alarm Count The number of alarm conditions recorded on the portion of the Log File being viewed e Record Length The beginning date time and ending date time on the portion of the Log File being viewed e Average Injection Rate The average amount of odorant injected by the system with respect to flow on the portion of the Log File being viewed The average injection rate is measured in Ibs MMSCF mg m3 of Gas flow or Ibs 10K gallons mg liter of LPG flow e High Injection Rate The highest rate of odorant injected with respect to flow by the system on the portion of the Log File being viewed Measured in Ibs MMSC
36. ith Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Driver Signing Windows Update Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store configurations different hardware Hardware Profiles W Page 59 Right click on My Computer and left click Properties E Device Manager My Computg Open Browse With Paint Shop Pro 7 Explore Search Manage Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename BK 1 76 1 i i e Computer Hee Disk drives i B Display adapters q dl da DVD CD ROM drives E 3 Floppy disk controllers El q Floppy disk drives H a Human Interface Devices H E IDE ATA ATAPI controllers E 32 Keyboards E y Mice and other pointing devices FI L Modems Y L Monitors E BB Network adapters S Ports COM amp LPT L i Communications Port COM YY ECP Printer Port LPT1 MA uss Serial Port COM3 E HA Processors H 45 SCSI and RAID controllers H 0 8 Sound video and game controllers System devices Z Universal Serial Bus controllers 10 25 2007
37. ization is complete choose the OK button and remove the module from the computer The Monitor Module is now prepared to record the odorizer performance Replace it into the N 300 and verify that the Module indicator is active on the screen indication that the N 300 and the Memory Module are communicating x Log File Data Warning Once a monitor CompanyName T module has been initialized and the Log File created Company Address the Sentry4 program will not Company City allow you to change any Company State 8 Monitor Module parameters a a while a LOG file exists for that serial number If you Model Number of Unit have initialized a module Odorant Type AAA and need to change a parameter the LOG file created will need to be deleted and the module re initialized Monitor Module Parameters Unit Location Seral Number of Unit System Mode GE Module Type Y MM 200 N300 MM 100 N 200 Use System Password T Password Contract Hour UU E HOU Interval 1 Hour Suto Parameter Upload T eal nection Rate Blam Limits High Injection Rate Alarm Limit 1 500 lbs MMICF Low Injection Rate Alarm Limit 0 500 lbs MM MICF Init Module Cancel Page 30 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Installing Memory Module into Controller l Open the electronic controller s front panel Insert the module MM 300 into the Sentry4 Module connector As illus
38. k Storage Expansion Ddorant Eatery Displacement Level Level Tank Inlet Location 7300GM U nit Nest Stroke 3 sec Model 73006 Ml Stroke Interval 6 sec S Strokes Signalled 206634 Sistem Status Running Odorant Injected 171 772 kg System Contig Prop to Flows Controller Time 09 41 13 Analog Linear Date 11 10 00 Module Present yes w Monitor Poll Data ES Model Alarm Control Model 7200GM Enabled Disabled Supply Tank Level Alarm e Signal Alarms R V ter Al Parameter Values erometer Alarms fw Pump Alarms R Injection Rate 16 00 regen 7 Battery Alarm IZ Maxinum Gas Flow 15 00 m 2 7 ser Pump Displacement 1 000 corStroke Odorant Density 0 815 gcc Flow Mo signal 20 0 Z Low Flow Shutoff 2 0 Odorant Out Pulse 0 010 kg pulze Prop to Time Time Strk 0 0 min stroke Max TimesStrk Disabled Odorant Tank Alarm High 30 Odorant Tank Alarm Low 10 Odorant Inlel Blam High 2 80 Bar Odorant Inlet Alarm Low 1 70 Bar Exp Tank Alarm High 2 00 Bar Esp Tank Slarm Low 1 40 Bar Alarm Contact Delay U min Alarm Callout Delay U min Dial Hl 2813511335 Dial HZ 2813511336 RangingCalibration Analog ero 1 0 Analog Span 5 0 V PPS Span 50 pulse sec PPM Span 30 pulse min Verometer 154 20 cc Exp Tank ero 1 0 U goant Inlet Zero 1 0 Save File Close YZ Page 48 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX
39. link was defined for this connection this screen will not be active 1 Click the Disconnect button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already im Sentry YAAA Al ES File View Setup Module Help Zim QuickView Report SIS 4 mlm a 63 5 1 061 cc Ad fe 51 0 1 739Bar 2 434Bar 14 Alarme Active 1245 30 112 100 ral a 20 100 100 1 000 15 30 10 gt ee GO BU E 0 0 0 0 0 0 Flow Pump Verometer Bulk Storage Expansion Odorant Battery Displacement Level Level Tank Inlet Connection Test Connection Next Stroke 3 sec Unit Mame S00G Kh Stroke lnterral b sec Switch Location My 3006 km Demo Unit Strokes Signaled 373972 Cu Model 72005 H Odorant Injected 310 725 kg call AS Controller Time 10 07 46 Standh Modul System Status Running Date 11 22 00 SI odule Sustem Contig Prop to Flow Module Present Yes Analog Linear Rezet ltem Params gt YZ Page 53 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 2 Select the alternate unit to connect to w Switch Controller Unit and click the OK button at the bottom of the Switch Select Controller Unit D Unit Name OL E A00LE Controller Unit window 3 After a short time you should now be connected to the new controller Standby On If the system 1s not currently in Standby you may put the system into the Standby mode by simply cl
40. nd naming the file and saving it It will remain stored here for future use if desired again Additionally when you start your odorizer for the Ist time after programming these values you will be asked if you want to use the pre configured settings If you choose yes these values will then be used to operate the odorizer until changed by an operator Memory Module Initialization 1 To initialize an odorizer module and create its LOG file select Module then Setup option from the Menu Bar at the top of the software display screen The Module Setup popup screen will appear 2 Complete all information requested in this screen o The odorizer serial number is set by the factory and found on the side of the NJEX electronic controller as shown in the illustration o The correct odorizer serial number must be initialized into the module in order to download data from the module o If Use System Password is checked access the module for Downloading Clearing or any type communication will require a password See System Password for more information The password previously established will now be required for any access to information in the memory module The password t is not required for normal logging operations o Gas Only o Enter in the contract hour for the odorized pipeline This option sets the beginning and end time for the Daily Odorant Usage DOU stamp Enter in the HOU interval desired for this system This option s
41. nted in the odorization system controller and records up to 120 days of data 90 days recommended NJEX Controller The NJEX electronic controller houses the electronic control center for the odorization system The controller administers all system operations and reports the results to the monitor module All communication and operations between the controller and module are totally transparent to the system operator The only exception is when the controller checks for a valid module configuration This test occurs continually and verification of communication is displayed via an indicator block as shown in the illustration at the left If this indicator 1s not present no communication between the N 300 and the module is occurring and therefore the module can not record any data Page 10 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Basic System Concepts The Sentry4 Monitoring System is designed for one primary purpose to be the most efficient and cost effective manner of bringing proven odorization information from the field to the office Data Logging And System Monitoring NJEX Odorization sentry4 Software Sentryd System Data Retrieval Module Setup And and Initialization System Monitoring via Modbus Data Retrieval And System Monitoring This concept centers around three or four major devices the NJEX odorization system the Monitor Module the Sentry4 software and an option of a SCADA interface Th
42. o verify that the Module indicator is active on the display screen of the N 300 6 Take the odorization system out of the Standby mode Data Retrieval and Management The next step involves downloading stored data from the Monitor Module and then using the Sentry4 program s data management functions to view and evaluate the stored data Afterwards the program can be used to maintain the odorization system s audit trail There are two methods of downloading Module information One is with a Download Cable connected to your computer The second is via the communications connection previously set up in your computer to access the module remotely Downloading the Monitor Module 1 Connect the module to be downloaded to the computer using a download cable or connect to a controller remotely 2 From the Sentry4 program window select Module then Download from the Menu Bar at the top of screen The Overwrite File popup screen will appear or you will get a message that says MM not present 3 If you have already appended the old MOD file data to a log it is OK to overwrite the old MOD file The LOG file will have all of your usage information 4 If you get the MM not Present message check to see that the module connection 5 After the module has been downloaded you should view the Sentry4 Event Log to display the odorization system s recorded event data w Sentryd VXXX EA SentryiSentry24Hod14100 1102 a mod iz File V
43. ons Digital versions of the manual available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format will be highlighted in blue underlined text indicating the copy retains a hyperlink to the referenced item Getting Help This manual provides solutions to typical questions about the use of Sentry4 software If the answer can not be found within this manual contact YZ Systems at T 1 281 362 6500 T 1 800 344 5399 F 1 281 362 6513 E mail Service yzhq com When calling have this manual close at hand as a visual aid for customer service Whether calling or writing please include the following information e The serial number of the NJEX System and the version of this manual The serial number is located on the inside of the enclosure door The version date of this manual is located at the bottom of each page e A description of the problem and if applicable the actions of the technical personnel when the problem occurred E Page 6 10 25 2007 AAA SYSTrems MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Features Welcome to the Sentry4 Odorization Program You ve made a wise investment for your company The NJEX Sentry4 Monitoring System represents a whole new generation of advanced odorization data acquisition storage and retrieval The Sentry4 System is the first and most established paperless audit trail and data capturing system Powerful easy to use Windows based design Online user manual access Allows quick con
44. options will have additional check boxes to allow you to make selections of which specific data to graph w Select Graph Las System Select Graph Type Data to Plot era E ds E G a l gorani Usage Ol ean Rade pions TOP C Running Status f DOU s M300 MOC M Accum Flow l L File Data S L E C Pump Performance L Werometer Performance Graph E sit w Select Graph Graph Select Graph Type Data to Plot Uptons for J i K TO All Other File Odorant Usage al eden lene Types E a DOU s W Accum Flow ia L K le Udorant Injected E c ST Page 35 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 4 Inthe LPG mode at this screen you may choose one of the available options to base the graph on Each one of the options will have additional check boxes to allow you to make selections of which specific data to graph w Select Graph LPG system Select Graph Type r Data to Plot Graph K Dant Usage y ge EE E A 9 e Injection Rate Options for T Running Status 1300 MOD le Accum Flow File Data Jae ores IZ Oderant Injected f Pump Performance l Yerometer Performance Graph Exit w Select Graph E Select Graph Type r Data to Plot Graph e pp Options for gt Odorant Usage R All Other File STINT NT G Accum Flow Types A Tari State le Odorant Injected roe i YElomMetel Peon Graph Exit sfd Page 36 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 5 When you have made your graphing s
45. p Close 3 Inthe configuring connection screen you may enter details on when you wish the odorization data to be polled or downloaded Use the arrow key beside the window that you wish to change the details for to increment the setting in the window to the setting that you wish to use o Polling is a snap shot of information at that particular time as would be displayed on the Quick View Screen while download is a snap shot PLUS a complete download of information in the module Configure which will be saved as your Mod File Connecton Test Connection UnitContraler espoLE o Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each controller set up Fall GL Inter al d JH 4 To load the changes to the memory i Hours choose Apply to load them into Next Start T me 11 00 j 11 20 2000 memory and then choose the Close key to continue to the next step You should now be back at intemal T the main Sentry4 screen Download Disabled Next stat Time Disabed Disabled ES VWZ Page 44 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Modem 1 You should now see a list of all available modem connected controllers defined in Sentry4 2 Remember you may have as many as 50 different modem connections and each modem connection may have as many as 32 different units Communications Setup Pots Connections Monitoring Setup C Seria Port Y Modem RS Ment nes Interval
46. p window may appear 1 e when a pull down menu is used To use the mouse in any pop up window choose a desired input field by pointing and clicking on that field Then enter the required information with the keyboard and select the appropriate control button to continue Using the Keyboard The Sentry4 program is most accessible when operated with a mouse although functions of the Sentry4 program are still available from the keyboard To access the menu bar press the Alt key Then use the arrow keys to select any desired menu option When the desired menu option has been highlighted press the Enter key to start that menu item When using the keyboard in a pop up window use the tab key to move through the option fields and control buttons The shift tab key combination can be used to move backwards in a pop up window To exit a pop up window move to the desired control button OK EXIT etc and press the Enter key The Audit Trail The Sentry4 Monitoring System provides a platform for maintaining a complete and accurate gas odorization audit trail The Monitor supplies the odorization system operator with all the important system performance events such as system start stops odorant usage Gas DOU LOU or odorant usage LPG LOU system parameters and system alarms With this information the operator can track and verify an odorization system s infield performance The Sentry4 system 19 like having a full time technici
47. p window Choose the Setup Communication command from the Menu bar e Sentry4 1 10 File View PEO Module Help a Parameter Files Zi lt Communication Evant Odari System Password Memory Module A Ml Al w Communications Setup Ports Connections Monitoring Setup Seral COM Part W Enabled COM Port i Modem COM Fort cl Enabled COM Port Y Spk Close EV 7 Page 42 10 25 2007 SYSTrems MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 2 Select the Monitoring Setup Tab of the Communications Setup window and choose either Serial Port or Modem to set up monitoring configuration information and go to the appropriate section below i Communications Setup Page 43 10 25 2007 e MOOH ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Serial Port 1 The Monitoring Setup Tab of the Communications Setup window will now allow you to select which connection to use Choose from the Select Connection pull down 2 After you choose the connection that you wish to use you may click on a controller and select Configure to bring up a screen for configuring the controller for polling and or downloading automatically w Communications Setup Pots Connections Monitoring Setup Poll Y Seria Port C Modern l Pa cask Select Connection pi O Interval K 4 Test Connector Download Ment Interval Configure Apo
48. r 90 days or sooner the module can be retrieved and the odorization data removed This data will contain all the system performance events needed to evaluate the unit and create an audit trail The data retrieval aspect of the Sentry4 program removes accumulated data from the module All the data retrieval and data management functions are contained in this portion of the Sentry4 program The retrieved records can then be used by the system operator for odorization system evaluation The operator then will clear the module s memory and returns the cleared module to the unit for more data recording The data retrieval and data management sections are primarily used for odorization unit troubleshooting and audit trail records Page 12 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Operating the Basic Sentry4 Monitoring System Operating the basic Sentry4 monitoring system 19 simple The basics are in understanding the three steps to operating the Sentry4 System These steps are illustrated in the Basic System Concepts section The basic system diagram can now be expanded The new illustration shows a more complete picture of the system s operation This flow chart display s all the necessary steps needed to operate a basic Sentry4 monitoring system sentry4 Software NJEX Odorization System 1 SENTRY4 SYSTEM SETUP MODULE INITIALIZATION Enter HJEX System s Information Into Module Setup Irdtialize SertrrAlvodule Insert Clea
49. red Iylorutor Automatically Creates a LOG Files Module Into HJEX Syster i i I l l 2 DATA LOGGING AND SYSTEM MONITORING I I I Verify Moruator Modde Cormemucation 3 DATA RETRIEVAL AND MANAGEMENT ri sillier Bean a Een Download Woche to PO using Download Cable Download Swatch Modem or I lorotor Module Records Up To 90 Days of Data RS 485 Interface This Process Will Automatically Create a MIO File for This Data E AS Retrieve MenitorModule Information o l l Append LOG File Clear Monitor Module Install Altemate DMorator Module rust be mtialized exactly the same a p 4 original module to Collect Data Cnfonal IP C0 Site Append Data to LOG File save as H Downloading Is Required and Conmunica on View Collective LOG File Create a Permanent Report I Lines are Data for This System of Event Log RPT File I Mot Available Se Create TAT File for Print Cidormation Data Export to Other Fro ll i Paper Copy of Odormation Data I I 4 SCADA DATA RETRIEVAL AND MANAGEMENT Poll Urat tor Data Dt Modbus a 00200200202200 Protocol via a SCADA Syster V 7 Page 13 10 25 2007 e n ES a B kd SYSTrems MILTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software System Registration This Sentry4 Software is covered by a licensing agreement that governs the use of the software package Please read the licensing agreement prior to installing and using the Sentry4 Software By
50. s tab of the Communications Setup window o Verify correct wiring connections to TB 1 pins 11 16 Refer to Wiring Control Document o CAUTION If you make a change it will affect your ability to remotely communicate with the Memory Module If changes are made they must be loaded to memory by pressing the APPLY key before they are active Page 39 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 3 Select the Connections Tab of the Communications Setup window and choose Add to add your connection information w Communications Setup Connectons Defined 3 50 e Lab Modern anar Remote Site Modem Add anar Test Connection Serial Rene GBI 4 On the Add Connection window enter a Connection Name to describe what modem you will be calling or to what serial network you will attach 5 Choose the Connection Type that you have named Either Serial Port or Modem o If you choose the Modem option you will need to enter the Phone before proceeding w Add Connection Connection Information Connection Mame Rau Nane T Modern Connection Type Serial Port Phone Did Sequence Connected Cortrollers L nits Associated Controllers Units m mne TO pe Edit VWZ Page 40 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software 6 On the Add Connection window select the Add key 7 The Add Controller Unit window
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52. sh the method used to connect to the memory module The default is to use the USB serial port If a USB to Memory Module Download Cable is installed you must select serial port and specify the COM port assigned to the USB serial adapter Parallel port option 1s only available on Sentry4 version 1 10 and earlier n 101 xX ISE E Memory Module Connection Apply Parallel Port coa ca Apply Serial Port CUM Port 2 Close COM Port 2 lesa Page 21 10 25 2007 Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Module O x ce Sentry4 Vixx File View Setup File View Setup Module TEE Event UD dorz ation L mra 1 T 0 l Alaren Da eb T Here you will have the ability to directly communicate with the Memory Module via a Download Switch or a Download Cable for the purpose of Module Setup initialization Downloading module data or Clearing a module Module Setup Use to setup and initialize a Memory Module see Memory Module Initialization for more information Module Download Use to download a Memory Module see Downloading the Monitor Module for more information Module Clear Use to clear a Memory Module see Clearing the Monitor Module for more information Help Help Sentry Help The online help menu contains complete help information for all of the options and functions provided in the Sentry4 program Page 22 10 25 2007 L b E YSTEMS MOON Roy Sentry4
53. t the stand by mode Page 33 10 25 2007 STSTEME MOOH ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Saving Monitor Module Data 1 lY nor already done download a system s event log into the Sentry4 program window Refer to the Download the Monitor Module and or Download MOD File options of the Sentry4 program 2 Select the File menu 3 Choose the Save As option 4 When the save options pop up window appears choose the Append to the Log file button The events in the MOD file have now been saved to the LOG file im Sentry YAAR EA Sentra entry AMod4000 25 mod pA view Setup Module Help j Ba ele a 816 Sal Save az Print From 117107000 09 11 To 11 22 2000 07 00 Alarm Count 5 Exit ime ISE Open Close C Create Text TT Ile a A CDOS S IE IRI C Greate Report RPT Ale From IVA Ta NA Save Cancel Y Page 34 10 25 2007 SYrSsTens Rat PULTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Graphing Data 1 Begin by opening the file that you wish to graph information from Choose the File Open command from the File Menu or the Open Button from the toolbar then choose the file and open it 2 Once the data is displayed on the screen you may choose the Graph Button from the toolbar to proceed to the Select Graph screen 3 Inthe Gas mode at this screen you may choose one of the available options to base the graph on Each one of the
54. ta toa TXT T file in this case you will also have the option of ERRER selecting to save DOU s ONLY or to save DOU s and a ae ie HOU s in Gas configuration and LOU s will automatically be selected when utilizing the LPG Gy yaaa Fiamma tae Til ile configuration The third and final option here 19 to save LOG file data as a RPT file if choosing this From i option you will be given the choice of selecting a To NWA date range for the data to be saved for Save Cancel Page 18 10 25 2007 7 FEFE TEME Rat PULTON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software File Print Gives you the option to send data including DOU s or DOU s amp HOU s in the Gas configuration mode and LOU s will automatically be selected in the LPG mode to the printer Additionally you will have font style and size options for printing here g Print Records x DOU Printing File Exit Command to exit the Sentry4 program View This menu provides you with the option of viewing data from three different screens O x File View Setup Module Hap Event Odorization Log Communications Monitor dl From 12 79 2006 14 50 To 072192007 10 58 Alarm Count 52 1758 52 121822006 View Event Odorization Log View log data downloaded from the odorizer View Communications Monitor View the details on automatic communications either polling or downloading that have occurred as set up in t
55. the collective event logs for each Sentry4 odorization system RPT directory contains the permanent historical records of each Sentry4 odorization system s LOG file the audit trail TXT directory stores ASCII text files created by Sentry4 for use by other programs PRM directory stores parameter files for repeat use in configuring systems o Tip The names of the data subdirectories should not be changed The Sentry4 software installation is now complete Refer to the next section Running Sentry4 to start the Sentry4 program Then refer to the Setting up the Sentry4 Program section to configure the Sentry4 program to your PC Page 14 10 25 2007 STSTEME MOOH ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software After Installing the Sentry4 Program As aresult of the installation process a Sentry4 shortcut icon was added to the Desktop and a Start menu program list was also created If needed the Sentry4 program can be uninstalled using Add Remove Programs function found in the Control Panel If an older style parallel port cable is to be used to download memory modules Sentry4 v1 10 must be used To enable compatibility with Windows Vista support for the parallel port was removed after V1 10 Running Sentry4 To start the Sentry4 software you can do one of the following 1 Double Click on the Sentry4 Icon on the Windows Desktop OR 1 Select the Start Menu 2 From the Start Menu select the Programs menu 3
56. trated the Sentry4 Module connector is located in the back right hand corner of the termination board If the unit is turned on turn it off for 10 sec then back on It is already off simply turn the power on As the unit scrolls through the initial screens verify the information as instructed in the NJEX User s Guide If you chose to use pre configured parameters during the Memory Module set up see Memory Module Initialization for more information you should see a screen asking if you want to use these Pre Config settings If so choose YES if you wish to use the settings already in the N 300 choose NO If you did not choose to use a pre configured set of parameters when initializing the Memory Module this window will not show up at all Close and secure the electronic controller s front panel Check for the N 300 to be operational and the main menu to be displayed Verify that the Module indicator is active on the display screen of the N 300 When the indicator is on the module is operational o Warning the Monitor Module will only record the units performance events if the Module indicator is displayed If the controller does not show the Module indicator the module is not ready to record system events Check the module connection to the termination board to be secure The serial number initialized into the module must also match the factory s serial number pre programmed into the N 300 controller Refer to the NJEX User M
57. u must be connected M Stokes 2 Check the box or boxes IZ Odorant Injected corresponding to the values you wish to reset to zero Reset Cancel then and click the Reset button at the bottom of the Reset window Start Verometer Fill Cycle If the Verometer is not already filling you may remotely start a Verometer fill by performing the following steps 1 Click the Fill Verom button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already 2 Click the Start Fill button at the bottom of the Fill Verometer window w Fill YWerometer E4 Select Fill to fill Werometer or Lancel to abort operation Fill erom Cancel Stop Verometer Fill Cycle If the Verometer is in the process of filling you may remote stop the fill process by performing the following steps 1 Click the Stop Fill button at the bottom of the QuickView Report screen You must be connected already 2 Click the Stop button at the bottom of the Stop Fill window ia Stop Fill E Select Stop to stop HL or Cancel to abort operation Stop Fill Cancel VWZ Page 55 10 25 2007 Sr TEME MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Working with Parameters On Line The On Line Parameter File Editor allows for viewing and or manipulating a controller s parameter settings while being remotely connected Following is a summary of the functions
58. ystem Password and software may obtain information on this system Many users choose to leave this option S blank to allow easier access by multiple users Dr Es 1 To select a password select Setup then System Password option from the Menu Bar at the top of the software display screen The System Password popup screen will appear xi 2 Type in the password that you wish to use for access from now on Be sure to write this The System Password has been changed password down in a secure place in case you forget it in the future 3 Choose CHANGE 4 To complete this task choose OK System Password x Page 27 10 25 2007 gt SYSTEMS MOON ROY Sentry4 NJEX Odorant System Software Parameters Setup Any parameter may be pre configured for a NJEX system here or you may chose to use the default parameters for that model odorizer A thorough explanation of each parameter and its function is outlined in your NJEX system user s guide 1 To pre configure operating parameters for a system select Setup then Parameter Files option from the Menu Bar at the top of the software display screen The Parameter File Editors popup screen will appear 2 To make changes simply click on each parameter window and adjust the value to a desired level 2 Parameter File Editor x Unit Type Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Supply Tank Level

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