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1. Settings of Thermometer type indicator Figure 3 45 are as follows Value activate this option enables showing measurement as a number Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reserves space for a digit and displays this digit if it is different from 0 The character 0 is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit O Colour specifies colour of numerical value and colour of mercury in the thermometer Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value and background colour of mercury bar Min height sets the minimum height of the thermometer bar in pixels This value ensures that regardless of any other display settings height of the thermometer bar will never be less than this value Steps specifies the number of main sections into which the thermometer will be divided Each step is marked by a numerical value Substeps specifies the number of subsections into which the main section will be divided Substeps are not marked by a numerical value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator 49 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Tank Settings W Value Preview Format Colour Background Colour Colour Background Colour Height 61 taj width 164 ti Style Horizontal Z 20 4 Cancel Figure 3 46 Examples of tanks with the appearance settings wi
2. tab Curr easurement Reports Configuration amp Info e Devices Groups w Alarms he Settings Hide advanced options Temperature E Warehouse temperature Furnace temperature Furnace number of products Fumace speed of conveyor belt EJ Cold store temperature Cold store temperature Fumace temperature warehouse temperature Humidity Warehouse humidity Warehouse humidity AITRS gt Warehouse temperature E Warehouse humidity E Cold store temperature Fumace Furnace temperature Fumace number of products B Furnace speed of conveyor belt New group Remove group loq Figure 3 28 Configuration Groups tab Groups tab Figure 3 28 is used to create modification and delete definitions of devices groups Defined groups are used in menu Current measures and Reports for creation of group tables and graphs i The functions related to the groups are described in GROUP OPERATIONS section 3 4 3 Alarms tab Current measurement Reports esl Configuration amp Info 1 Devices 8 Groups Settings Defined alarms Name Description Warehouse to hot Exceed of user defined temperature range Warehouse to wet Exceed of user defined humidity range Cold store to hot Exceed of user defined temperature range Failure Sensor damaged water inside module o
3. Cold store ta hot Exceed of user defined temperature range Failure Sensor damaged water inside module or device not reply Name Description Failure Sensor damaged water inside module or device not reply Add Replace Delete Log Figure 3 32 Defining alarm states Addition of alarm state To add new alarm state to the list create new name and description of the state in edition windows below alarm list click Add button Modification of selected alarm state To modify name or description of previously defined alarm state select using mouse cursor state from Defined alarms window e change desired parameter name or description click Replace button Deleting of alarm state To delete previously defined alarm state from list select using mouse cursor state from Defined alarms window click Delete button 35 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 6 2 Defining of relations between device messages and alarm states To define which of device messages should cause appropriate alarm state their relations must be previously defined This definition can be made in Devices tab of Configuration menu Input device properties Properties Walue L Max value 20 A Decimal point 0 0 N Device message gt Alarm L lt MIN LY gt MAX Warehouse tahot gt L 777 v Warehouse to hot La Water inside module kia ana La Temperature sensor dama Failure 4 Temperature lt
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5. measurement point Cursor lines displayed in graph colour Fig 3 21 Graph with special tracking cursor 25 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU The Configuration menu is used to change the settings of devices working in the network Devices tab operations of groups Groups tab operations of alarms Alarms tab settings change of the settings can be made only via SERVER version installed on TERMINAL version of SimCorder Soft allows exclusively visualisation of the the PC directly connected to network of devices 3 4 1 Devices tab Ng Current measurement Reports BE Configuration Into Groups N Alarms E S ettinos Show advanced options Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Installed devices Physical device properties 5RT 34 XA 1 gt Properties Value Furnace temperature C 3 Description SLIK 94 2 f Furnace number of products a Device type TRS 04a o o STI 73 3 LY Name TR5 04a 8 Fumace speed of conveyor belt Inst date 2009 09 18 12 13 53 L Address 8 o o Sw5 94 6D 4 Furnace display B TRS 01a 5 Cold store temperature C B TRS 10 6 Cold store display TRS B1 7 Cold store alarm 4 III Figure 3 22 Configuration Devices tab advanced options hidden Changing of devices settings The settings of devices can be changed by clicking on the Devices tab Figure 3 2
6. the user can load previously configured and saved settings of visualisation by clicking on the Open button in the toolbar and selecting file of scv type If you don t have a file with predefined visualization settings of semiSCADA module you can create one 3 7 3 Creating a new configuration Editing objects in the visualisation area is possible only when showing advanced options mode is active Switching between showing and stealth advanced options mode is done by clicking the button Show Hide advanced options ASSIGNING A BACKGROUND IMAGE By selecting Open background image from the Background section of the toolbar you can specify what background graphic will be assigned to the current visualization There is no need to assign the background but it facilitates location of meters and increase the visibility of entire visualization ADDING INDICATORS The next step is to add indicators to the area of visualization Each indicator is a graphical value representation of a measurement channel logical device The list of logical devices which value can be monitored is located on the left side of semiSCADA tab It is possible to monitor input devices only except of removed which are available for historical purposes only in the Reports tab 42 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft To create an indicator corresponding to the particular channel select a channel from the list of available devices and then drag
7. 23 3 PCIE 23 3 23 3 Warehouse temperat C Warehouse humidity ZRH 42 2 42 2 42 2 42 2 Log Figure 3 6 Program window upon startup The selection from the currently active menu is made using the flat buttons in the upper part of the program window Figure 3 6 Four positions are available Current measurement menu for current measurements visualizing e Reports menu for visualizing and printing reports e Configuration menu for changing system settings defining groups of devices and alarm states of the system Info menu containing program information Button Log located in bottom part of the main window allows opening closing additional window with messages related to the program execution These messages window is opened automatically when new message appears Network of devices containing TRS type modules can work in two basic configurations versions e with data logger allows to preserve data measurement even if PC host is turned off without data logger no measurements while PC host SimCorder Soft application is closed 13 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft After running application checks if data logger is available in present configuration excluding TERMINAL version If it is then proper information will appear in menu Configuration tab Devices see Figure 3 7 Status bar placed in the bottom of the window informs about the state of data logger Reports relate
8. C Horizontal Bar Settings CH1 temp M Value Freeview Format Colour Background Colour Min width W Show name Figure 3 44 Example of a horizontal bar with the appearance settings window Settings of Horizontal Bar type indicator Figure 3 44 are as follows 48 Value activate this option enables showing measurement as a number Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reserves space for a digit and displays this digit if it is different from 0 The character 0 is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit O Colour specifies colour of numerical value and active part of the bar Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value and background colour of the bar Min width sets the minimum width of bar in pixels This value ensures that regardless of any other display settings width of the bar will never be less than this value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft THERMOMETERS 23 0 C Thermometer Settings 100 Fu 100 so W Value Preview 60 H 60 Format 20 00 C 40 gt 40 30 30 20 ED Colour 25 E B 25 a niki Background Colour 20 ped 20 Min height 15 15 10 Steps 10 CH1 temp Substeps W Show name Cancel Figure 3 45 Example of a thermometer with the appearance settings window
9. Following operations are available for the graph area a graph can be enlarged by marking the area of interest with the mouse pointer In order to do this first left click on the graph and while holding down the left mouse button drag the pointer to the bottom right corner of the graph The rectangle marked this way will be enlarged Figure 3 13 To restore main scale of the graph press left mouse button and move cursor to the left top corner of the graph or use Refresh push button enlarge graph 18 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 23 6 23 4 23 2 22 8 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 09 03 41 09 13 41 00 23 41 09 33 Figure 3 13 Enlarging graph moving the graph the graph can be moved to the left right earlier later time period correspondingly or to the down up lower higher measurements range correspondingly In order to do this right click on the graph and drag the pointer in desired direction Figure 3 14 236 234 23 2 22 8 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 09 03 41 09 13 41 00 23 41 09 33 Figure 3 14 Moving the graph restoring default values the Refresh button enables returning to initial graph in 1 1 scale 19 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft update the displayed measurements the Refresh button allows to update measurement data displayed on the graph Selection of the Graph Period To change time period of the
10. The wizard will create a folder on the computer s hard drive the program files will be placed in this folder The short cut to the program will be placed in a location specified by the user During installation you may receive a system message instructs you that installed driver is unsigned Figure 2 1 This message applies to the driver of USB License Dongle required to run the application with full capabilities You shoud agree to the installation by clicking on Continue Anyway or Install this driver software anyway depending on your version of Windows After connecting the USB License Dongle into a computer system will be able to automatically detect and install the appropriate drivers Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware USB License Dongle has not passed windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now an contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing gt STOP Installation ta Windows Security amp windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software
11. a table e To date this is the date and time defining the end of analysed measurement recording period for printing in the form of a table this does not have to be the current date e Print button prints the report e Refresh button updates the displayed data e To file button exports data to a text file Groups Devices this box enables creating tables in two modes fora group collective table for a maximum of 12 measurement devices observed logical devices can belong to different physical devices for a single logical device a Creating groups is described in the GROUP OPERATIONS section page 33 Selecting table type for a group or single device In order to select table type click appropriate tab Groups or Devices Figure 3 19 check specific group or device This will display measurement results for the selected group or single device displaying results takes place automatically after each change of group or device W In order to use table for groups the group must be created first Creating groups is described in the GROUP OPERATIONS section 3 5 page 33 Change of From date or To date Change of From date and To date date take place the same way as in Table tab of Current measure menu see page 16 24 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 3 2 Graph tab Current measurement E Reports Ge Configuration amp Info E Table F Groups Z Devices Gr
12. device properties window Followed parameters of output devices can be changed Figure 3 26 individual name of the device this name identifies device in the system input devices related to selected output device Results of measurements realised by input device will be send and presented on selected output device display 29 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Output device properties Properties Value 9 Description Device type TAS 10 La Name Cold store display 3 Settings L Measurement device Cold store temperature 21 Ap nee Figure 3 26 Output device properties window Every alarm device Figure 3 27 has following settings name identifying device in the system reactions behaviours of particular alarm device related to previously defined alarm states see SIGNALISATION OF SYSTEM ALARM STATES Alarm device properties Properties Value 3 Description L Device type TRS B1 L Name Cold store alarm 3 Alarm gt Action La Magazyn zbyt ciep a continous La Magazyn zbyt wilgotno none La Ch odnia zbyt ciep a LED La Awaria very long p _ nee Figure 3 27 Alarm device properties window 3 To confirm changes click on Apply button to revert changed but not approved using Apply parameters press Revert button 30 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 4 2 Groups
13. graph select desired value in Period option using cursor Information on periodical lack of measurement lf any measurement device for whatever reasons e g sensor fault will not returns measurement values then this situation will be presented on the graph as interruption in the measurement Figure 3 15 23 6 no measurement values 23 2 23 0 22 8 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 09 03 41 09 13 41 09 23 41 09 33 Figure 3 15 Interruption in the graph e g sensor fault If measurements can not be executed for some time e g power supply fault or if network is not equipped with data logger and application is closed then the program will show this situation on the graph in the form of two vertical lines Figure 3 16 20 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft interruption of 23 6 measurements 23 2 23 0 228 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 09 03 44 05 13 41 09 23 41 09 33 Figure 3 16 Vertical lines on the graph interruption of measurements 3 2 3 semiSCADA tab Sse Current measurement Reports EE Configuration amp Info Ej Table FA Graph Q SemSCADA SP Device Info Show advanced options Indicators e Asking interval 00 00 02 al amp gt lt Figure 3 17 Current measurement semiSCADA tab semiSCADA tab Figure 3 17 includes a visualization module named semiSCADA which enables you to present current measurements
14. in a clear graphical way e A detailed description and how to use the semiSCADA module is described in chapter 3 7 e Availability of semiSCADA module depends on licence contained in an USB License Dongle 21 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 2 4 Device Info tab Current measurement Reports Configuration lt Info E Table FA Graph Q SemiSCAD lt Devies nto gt From date ate Confirm 2009 11 10 w 09 56 02 10 20 00 From date To date Device name Description 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Furnace temperature C 227 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Furnace number of products 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Furnace speed of conveyor belt gt MAX 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Cold store temperature C gt MAX 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Warehouse temperature C Temperature gt 85 C 2009 11 10 09 56 07 Warehouse humidity ZRH 27 Loq Figure 3 18 Current measure Device Info tab Device Info tab Figure 3 18 is used for viewing of critical situations and devices errors reported in the system The remaining elements of the Device Info tab are available From date e To date table window consisting of remaining columns From date date when report was created began To date date when report was finished ended Device name it is individual name of device created by user while system configuration e g freezing chamber Description this is
15. of this method It is recommended that devices have addresses in a range 01h 80h 1 128 Addresses FEh 254 FFh 255 and OOh 0 are reserves for use of second method and should not be used The way of address setting of particular devices depends on type of the device and is usually described in details in their manuals User should pay special attention not to repeat addresses In case when two or more devices has the same address none of them will be detected or their RS 485 interfaces and also USB RS 485 converter can be damaged in the worst case After initial configuration of all the devices connected to the network button Scan network Figure 2 3 should be pressed on the PC screen to run network scanning Software will scan the network detect connected and properly preconfigured devices and create list of devices User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Automatic detection proces has begun You should log on next units see instruction in the Manual Define name and value ranges for all measurement channels Warning Single unit instalation in SimCorder Soft takes about 5 sec so you mustn t add next unit faster than 5 sec after the previous one Network scanning System found 4 devices Scanning of address 15 Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Reset the addre m SRT 94 XA 1 l SLIK 94 2 STI 73 3 E SWS 94 ED 4 Properties Apply If number of found devices is equ
16. service Use SSL option determines whether the connection to the server to be encrypted using SSL v2 0 or SSL v3 0 TLS encryption is not available SMTP Username parameter specifies the name of your account on the SMTP server This is usually the first part of your e mail SMTP Password parameter specifies the password for your account on the SMTP server Sender Address parameter specifies the address of the sender appears at the recipients message This address must exist on the SMTP server because often it is verified Recipients parameter specifies the list of recipients to sent notifications Each recipient address must be separated by semicolon Strip accents option is used to convert the content of messages to the format where all accented latin characters are converted to their equivalents without the accent for example a to a to e tL to L etc This avoids problems with the correct displaying message by some readers Current measurement Reports ja Configuration lt b Info E Devices mu Groups a Alarms do Settings __ Hide advanced options _ Properties Value L GSM number 5 Sy E mail La Send e mails Yes La SMTP Server mtp mail com L SMTP Part 25 La Use SSL no La SMTP Usemame sername La SMTP Password kia La Sender Address Username com L Recipients email domain comemalet domain com emalsidomain com La S
17. 2 Parameters in this tab can be edited after clicking on Show advanced options button Current measurement Reports es Configuration amp Info E Devices Groups a Alarms 46 Settings Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Installed devices ties E SRT 94 X4 1 Properties Furnace temperature C 3 Description SLIK 94 2 Furnace number of products a Device type TRS O4a STI 73 3 LY Name TRS O4a 8 Furnace speed of conveyor belt O Inst date 2009 09 18 12 13 53 Er SWS 94 6D 4 L Address 8 Furnace display TRS 01a 5 Cold store temperature C TRS 10 6 Cold store display gt Saas 4 1101 Add Loq Figure 3 23 Configuration Devices tab advanced options active 26 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft The user will be asked to enter a password protecting against the changing of the settings by an unauthorized person Entering of proper password allows to edit parameters and displaying of additional keys for devices adding removing Figure 3 23 Default password is SimCorder System The Devices tab Figure 3 23 contains such elements fields as e Installed devices shows the tree contains a list of all currently installed devices together with their addresses The first level of the tree shows physical devices After clicking the sign next to the physical device name e g SLIK 94
18. 40 C Humidity sensor damaged w wow neen Figure 3 33 Defining of relations between device messages and alarm states Addition of relation To add new relation between device message and alarm state e activate Advanced options using Show advanced options button e in section Installed devices select device from devices list using mouse cursor go to window Input device properties and in section Device message gt alarm select desired device message and one or more alarm states click Apply button Modification or deleting of relations To modify or delete relation between device message and alarm state e In section Device message gt alarm of Input device properties select desired device message using mouse cursor e change desired check boxes related to alarm states click Apply button Relations should be defined for all device messages of selected input devices which has to be signalised by available alarm devices 36 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 6 3 Defining of relations between alarm states and alarm devices To define which of alarm devices available in the system has to react to particular alarm states proper relations must to be defined It is possible to define behaviours of particular signalisation module to every alarm state All these definitions can be made in Devices tab of Configuration menu Alarm device propertie
19. 6 output DY Min val TRS B1 7 in value TRS 04a 8 LY Max value TRS 04 temperature 8 C L Decimal point TRS 04 humidity 8 ZRH Ba a If number of found devices is equal to number of devices connected to the net click Next In other case click Close and next go follow the manual chapter apply with problems and failures lt lt Back Next gt gt Close Description gt Figure 2 5 Assigning names units and min max values Appropriate names e g the location where the sensor was installed Figure 2 6 unit denotation and allowable measured values minimum and maximum should be assigned to all detected devices If any of these values will be exceeded during system operation an alarm message will be displayed User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Devices installation Automatic detection proces has begun You should log on next units see instruction in the Manual Define name and value ranges for all measurement channels Warning Single unit instalation in SimCorder Soft takes about 5 sec so you mustn t add next unit faster than 5 sec after the previous one Searching devices Reset the addresses System found 8 devices Scan network Data logger ver 1 0 128kB ss Installeddevices SRT 94 4 1 RBA Description SWS 34 6D 4 D Device type TRS 01a TRS 01a 5 LY Name Cold store
20. Cold store C DY Unit E TRS 10 6 Ga Values Cold store display i TRS B1 7 L Min value 1 TRS 04a 8 LY Max value Warehouse temperature C O Decim Warehouse humidity ZRH ILA Sa naian aeaa 4 m Apply If number of found devices is equal to number of devices connected to the net click Next In other case click Close and next go follow the manual chapter apply with problems and failures lt lt Back Next gt gt Close Properties Value 0 A 1 al point Figure 2 6 Assigning names units and min max values an example of the settings After pressing the Next gt gt button the final installation screen will be displayed 6 After pressing the Close button when the final installation screen is displayed the installation shall be completed and the program will be ready to work User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 USING OF SIMCORDER SOFT PROGRAM Following versions of SimCorder Soft are available NETWORK BASIC ALARM SERVER TERMINAL Requirement of USB License Dongle YES YES YES NO semiSCADA graphic visualization of measurements YES YES YES NO Measurement on demand YES YES YES NO Direct operation with data logger device YES YES YES NO Reconfiguration of the devices YES YES YES NO Information about alarms states of the system YES YES Y
21. ES YES Transmission of alarms to external devices NO YES YES NO GSM notification NO YES YES NO E Mail notification NO YES YES NO Remote operation with network of units NO NO YES YES 1 availability of the function depends on purchased license contained in USB License Dongle 2 TERMINAL version allows exclusively visualisation of the settings change of the settings can be made only via SERVER version installed on the PC directly connected to network of devices 3 SERVER version makes available data base containing measurement results while TERMINAL version allows remote access to this data base connected to network of units TERMINAL version of SimCorder Soft allows visualization via internet of devices working controlled directly by SERVER version of SimCorder Soft D Install BASIC ALARM or SERVER version of SimCorder Soft on the PC directly For running the TERMINAL version of this software it is necessary to enter server name where data base is available Figure 3 1 Logging on Server server name v i Cancel Figure 3 1 Logging to the server TERMINAL version Server means name or IP address of the PC machine which SERVER version of SimCorder Soft program is running on 10 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft TCP port 81 is used as default port for communication between SimCorder SERVER and SimCorder TERMINAL If SimCorder SERVER is installed on the PC connec
22. a R Assisting the automation jg SIMEX industry since 1986 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Version 3 0 0 or higher Current measurement Reports Configuration Info Table P Graph Q SemiSCADA AP Device Info From date To date esse 2008 11 10 y 08 56 02 2009 11 10 ED Device name Unit Curr measurement Avg measurement Max measurement Min measurement Furnace temperature C z Fumace number of pr art 0 0 Furnace speed of co m min Cold store temperature C 23 3 23 3 23 3 23 3 Warehouse temperat C _ _ z z Warehouse humidity RH 42 2 42 Current measurement Reports E Configuration Info E Table FO Graph GP Groups Devices Group Temperature 2009 11 09 08 00 00 2009 11 10 08 00 00 Temperatura A E Warehouse tempe 7 T Or EO AI O Cold store tempera r t I i E Furnace temperatu wa wat sper L Eh Wigotno E Warehouse humidi El Wszystkie TRS E Warehouse tempel O Warehouse humidi E Cold store tempera 2008 11 09 2009 11 09 2009 11 10 Gai keka 14 00 00 20 00 00 02 00 00 E men reasoner B root E contusion no I E Table FA Graph Q SemiSCADA SP Device Info Hide advanced options From date To date Indicators Pump fo R g x x NJ A m oO O S A Z Askngievat 00 0 e x 2008 11 03 gt 08 00 00 20091110 z 080000 H es gt tal V Sh
23. al for PC software SimCorder Soft TOOLBAR In showing advanced options mode the toolbar looks like on Figure 3 37 a gt A R A bo NE Interwa 00 00 02 IN J gt 2 ee z Y W Ea Y Y y File Background Remove Shapes Update Other Figure 3 37 The semiSCADA toolbar in showing advanced options mode The toolbar has the following sections File there are commands for opening Open and saving Save and Save As semiSCADA configuration file of scv type Last saved configuration is set as current configuration This means that it will be automatically opened during each program starting Background commands in this section responsible for background graphic that can be assigned to the current visualization The background image should be previously prepared using any bitmap editor in one of the following file formats png bmp jpg jpeg wmf emf In this section you can also remove the background assignment which is recognized as transparent is defined by the lower left pixel of prepared D Files of bmp type allows you to set the selected colour as transparent Colour background image Better solution is to prepare a background as a png file 32 bit which contains additional transparency alfa channel In this case the level of transparency can be freely set by graphic designer in the selected areas of image Remove this section contains a button that provide re
24. al to number of devices connected to the net click Next In other case click Close and next go follow the manual chapter apply with problems and failures lt lt Back Next gt gt Close Figure 2 4 Device detection using Network scanning mode User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft In a case when SimCorder Soft has to be used with mixed network some devices has their keyboards and displays and some not it is recommended to configure devices which allow it run Network scanning and finally use Automatic device detection for devices which have no possibility to be configured manually 5 Device detection screen allows the assigning of names to detected devices Figure 2 5 Order of devices on the list corresponds to the order of it s detection by software a Automatic detection proces has begun You should log on next units see instruction in the Manual Define name and value ranges for all measurement channels Warning Single unit instalation in SimCorder Soft takes about 5 sec so you mustn t add next unit faster than 5 sec after the previous one Searching devices Reset the addresses System found 8 devices eT eee Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Installed devices SRT 94 xA 1 Properties SLIK 34 2 H STI 73 3 SWS 94 6D 4 L Device type TAS Ma TRS 01a 5 LY Name TRs 01 temperature 5 E TRS 01 temperature 5 C LY Unit i TRS 10 6 3 Values TRS 10
25. connections if the control LED flashes at high rate then the transducer has a faulty sensor 60 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 61 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 62 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft designed for Windows System requirements At least i486 computer Windows 98 or newer Colour monitor with minimum resolution of 800 x 600 50 MB of free hard drive space 63 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft F 5 simex SIMEX Sp z o o ul Wielopole 7 80 556 Gdansk Poland tel 48 58 762 07 77 fax 48 58 762 07 70 http www simex pl e mail info simex pl 64
26. d to the data logger state appear on this status bar Data logger gt Curent measurement Reports E Configuration P Info found EJ Devices g der a Alarms amp Settings Show advanced options Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Installed devices Physical device properties gt SRT 34 lt A 1 Properties Value SLIK 34 2 Description F O Device t TRS 04 H SW S 94 6D 4 ss YPS bii TRS O1a 5 L Name TRS O4a 8 TRS 10 6 L Inst date 2009 09 18 10 03 25 TRS B1 7 L Address 8 H TR5 04a 8 Data downloading progress bar Figure 3 7 ldentification of data logger Sequence of operations with data logger e reading of data stored while host computer were powered off or SimCorder Soft application were closed Storing of data to data base configuration of data logger Until above operations are not finished it is impossible to close the application see chapter APPLICATION CLOSING page 59 e All operations related to data logger are realised directly after application run and do not any flow to it s other functions e TERMINAL version of SimCorder Soft can not cooperate with data logger directly 14 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 2 CURRENT MEASUREMENT MENU View mode allows to view current measurements results in table or graph format and informs about critical situations and errors occurring in the system Current measure
27. device i e signalling device It is device servicing single function and seemed in system as single measurement channel Physical devices can be build of single logical devices i e SLIK 94 or can be combination of two or more logical devices i e SRD 99 Parameters of physical and logical devices are changed separately individually for every type of logical device 27 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Changes of physical devices configurations 1 To change configuration of selected physical device in section Installed devices check selected physical devices on the list first level of the tree 2 Desired parameters may be changed on the tab Physical device properties by writing of it s new values or selection of option from the list Followed parameters of Physical devices can be changed Figure 3 24 device name some of internal registers depend on device type Physical device properties Properties Value J Description L Device type TRS Uda L Name TAS O4a 6 C Inst date 2009 09 18 10 03 25 L Address g Figure 3 24 Physical device configuration window 3 To confirm changes click on Apply button to revert changed but not approved using Apply parameters press Revert button Changes of logical devices configuration 1 To change configuration of selected logical device in section Installed devices check selected logical device on the list second l
28. e parameter defines time base point e g 21 00 from witch are calculated successive measurement periods defined by Measure every Local port parameter defines TCP port number used for remote access to measurement data Parameters of group GSM are described in chapter GSM notification Parameters of group E Mail are described in chapter E Mail notification 32 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 5 GROUP OPERATIONS A group enables creating a collective current graph report for a number of devices which the user wishes to view on one graph report A group consists of a maximum of 12 logical devices The functions described in the next part of this manual are available in Groups tab of Configuration menu Typical methods of grouping devices e measurement devices of the same physical value e g Temperature or Humidity devices located in the same places e g Warehouse i One measurement device can belong to different groups Current measurement Reports Configuration amp Info E Devices 47 Groups a Alarms f Settings __Hide advanced options _ advanced options Measurement channels Groups Furnace temperature Temperature Fumace number of products M Warehouse temperature Fumace speed of conveyor belt O Cold store temperature B Furnace temperature Cold store temperature Warehouse temperature E Humidity r warchouie hu
29. e window consists of remaining columns Device name name of device created by user while installation of the system i e freezing chamber no 1 Unit unit for measurements Current measurement result of presently realised measurement User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft average value of the measurements made between start and end dates the highest result of the measurements made between start and end dates the lowest result of the measurements made between start and end dates Average measurement Maximum measurement Minimum measurement allows to make of new measurement update the displayed data e Measure button and store the result to database Change of From date 1 In order to change From date click onto the arrow on right side of the date Figure 3 9 The calendar window will open 2007 11 06 Pn wt Sr Cz Pt So N Date change button 5 dB 7 12 13 14 13 20 21 2 27 20 a Dzis 2007 11 06 Figure 3 9 Changing the From date 2 The date can be change by clicking onto any day in the calendar Buttons at the top part of the calendar are used to change months Figure 3 10 After clicking on the current year located to the right from month s name an edition window and buttons for changing the year are displayed Figure 3 10 year change buttons month change buttons EW October poor January February March Po wt S
30. easurement Steps specifies the number of main sections into which the indicator will be divided Each step is marked by a numerical value Substeps specifies the number of subsections into which the main section will be divided Substeps are not marked by a numerical value Font size defines the font size in pixels which will be used in labels of steps Indication expansion specifies the percentage extension of the indication area below and above of alarm trigger limits sets in the tab Settings gt Devices in the parameters of the channel Min value and Max value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator 45 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft CIRCLE METERS CH1 temp Figure 3 42 CH1 temp Circle Meter Settings Show unit Arrow shape Shape 3 w Meter size Small bs Indication expansion CH1 temp Show name Cancel Examples of a circle meters with the appearance settings window Settings of Circle Meter type indicator Figure 3 42 are as follows Show unit activate this option enables showing unit of measurement Arrow shape specifies shape of the meter arrow Meter size specifies one from the predefined meter sizes Indication expansion specifies the percentage extension of the indication area below and above of alarm trigger limits sets in the tab Se
31. eating using a solar collector In warm countries where the air temperature in most exceeds 30 C you can use a system that will be able to effectively use the heat supplied by the sun Saving electricity in that system is greater when you use more water during a day The system consists of three types of sensors temperature 1 flow 2 and power 3 Locations of measurement points in the system are shown in Figure 3 49 53 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft S sm s oc cold water feed Figure 3 49 Map of monitored physical quantities in water heating system REALIZATION To create visualization in semiSCADA module which will meet the above assumptions should be prepared background image and assign it by toolbar Open background to current visualization Then describe the visualisation by inserting labels and shapes to the right places After that the area of visualization is prepared to insert indicators corresponding to logical devices which were previously properly configured and described Appearance of any added indicator should be adjusted to context of the displayed value Finally save the configuration as a scv file giving it name consistent with what it represents for example Power_and_solar_heating scv Result which you achieve is quite clear visualization of sys
32. ed to communication with wzywa devices and baudrate Em z 3bUU Remember that all units of the ModBus Network must be set to the same baudratel If all devices are connected and port is defined please click Next lt lt Back Next gt gt Close Figure 2 2 Selection of serial port 4 After defining the communications port and baud rate go to device detection screen Figure 2 3 by clicking on the Next gt gt button SimCorder Soft applies two methods of network installation Basic method Automatic device detection it is method created especially for networks of devices not equipped with displays and keyboards like some modules in DIN mounting housings and TRS system modules Second method Network Scanning It is quick method designed for networks assembled of modules equipped with some method of configuration e g has own display and keyboard and were initially configured by set of individual addresses This method is recommended for networks assembled of SIMPACT line of devices and in case of reinstallation of already preconfigured network While first run of a software it comes directly to automatic detection of devices Only one device can be set to address FFh 255 at this moment Address FFh of the device is an information for software that this device requires readdressing If any device has address FFh then software will detect it change address of this device and finally adds it to netw
33. ent device from a group To remove a device from a Group find the desired group on the Groups list show the list of devices in the group using mark check the measurement device to be removed e finish the procedure using the lt lt button 3 6 SIGNALISATION OF SYSTEM ALARM STATES The SimCorder Soft application in the ALARM and SERVER version is equipped in mechanisms allowing to use the signalisation modules TRS 01B in the system These modules can signalise different states using sound and light signals especially alarm states generated by input devices In basic versions of application SimCorder Soft BASIC informations of exceptions and errors are accessible only as text messages in Device infos tab of Current measures menu In the ALARM and SERVER version of SimCorder Soft every message can occur defined reaction behaviour of selected signalisation device 3 6 1 Defining of alarm states To define alarm states an Alarms tab of Configuration menu is designed Defining of alarm states relies on creation of list of alarm states related to selected input devices messages 34 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft SE Current measurement Reports ia Configuration lt Info Devices Groups a Alarms Fo Settings Defined alarms Mame Description Warehouse to hot Exceed of user defined temperature range Warehouse to wet Exceed of user defined humidity range
34. es In case of device with ability of manual addressing e g SIMPACT line it is required to set address of this devices to value FFh and wait until software detects it and adds it to the list of devices Note that similar effect can be obtained by setting of its address to 00h After device is detected and added to the list address of next device can be set to FFh or 00h Note that only one device can be set to address FFh 00h at the same time In other case none of devices will be detected or their RS 485 interfaces and also USB RS 485 converter can be damaged in the worst case Automatic detection proces has begun You should log on next units see instruction in the Manual Define name and value ranges for all measurement channels warning Single unit instalation in SimCorder Soft takes about 5 sec so you mustn t add next unit faster than 5 sec after the previous one Searching devices Reset the addresses System found 4 devices Data logger ver 1 0 128kB Installed devices SRT 34 lt 1 Properties Value SLIK 94 2 STI 73 3 Sw S 34 6D 4 A _ Revert If number of found devices is equal to number of devices connected to the net click Nex In other case click Close and next go follow the manual chapter apply with problems pil a lt lt Back Next gt gt Close Figure 2 3 Automatic device detection mode The TRS modules produced by SIMEX are not e
35. evel of the tree Depend on device type properties window will be titled Input device properties for input devices Output device properties for output devices Alarm device properties for alarm devices 28 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 2 Desired parameters may be changed on the tab device properties by writing of it s new values or selection of option from list menu Followed parameters of input devices can be changed Figure 3 25 individual name of the device this name identifies device in the system measurement unit minimum and maximum values thresholds If these values exceeded proper report will appear decimal point position it is possible to express measurement results with resolution higher than one decimal position This possibility do not meets with temperature and relative humidity measurements parameter is fixed for these measurements relation between selected device messages and previously defined alarm states see SIGNALISATION OF SYSTEM ALARM STATES Signalisation of system alarm states is not available in BASIC version of SimCorder Soft program Input device properties Properties Value EH Description L Device type TAS U4ta La Name Warehouse temperature 4 Unit c 1 Sy Values La Min value 10 La Max value z L Decimal point 0 0 3 Device message gt Alarm 3 KALKI Figure 3 25 Input
36. ftware SimCorder Soft gt E m Current measurement Reports Configuration amp Info E Table FA Graph Q SemiSCADA k Device Info Show advanced options Indicators gt Asking interval 00 00 01 Jo B x Solar heating circuit Usable water circuit Current visualisation file C Settings Power_and_solar_heating_contextually scv Log Figure 3 51 Example of visualization divided into heating circuits If user has created several different semiSCADA visualizations that relate to the same logical devices their configurations may be opened from the toolbar at any time without switching to the showing advanced options mode Last opened or saved configuration of visualization is remembered and will always be loaded at startup 56 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 8 ALARM NOTIFICATIONS The SimCorder Soft application in the ALARM and SERVER version has new functions which allow sending messages via GSM network exceptions and errors are accessible only as text messages in Device infos tab of D In basic versions of application SimCorder Soft BASIC informations of Current measures menu GSM notification is not available in BASIC version Notifications work only if you run a program when communication with the devices network has been initialized properly 3 8 1 GSM notification All messages can be sent to previously defined telephone numbers To activate GSM messagi
37. gt Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information N wv See details Figure 2 1 Message asking you to install USB License Dongle driver on Windows XP on the left and Windows Vista 7 on the right Manual start up of the program is done using the SimCorder exe executable file User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 2 Initial start up of the application enables detection of all devices present in the network excluding TERMINAL version The user is asked to perform installation and configuration procedure for all detected devices Follow the guidelines in the windows displayed by the program To continue installation procedure once initial screen is displayed click on the Next gt gt button Next screen Figure 2 2 enables the selection of the number for the RS 232 serial port for the converter The number of the selected port must comply with number of the port to which the converter is connected If devices have work with different baud rate than default value 9600 bit s then user can specify desired value using this parameter r Please connect all devices to the net Select installation mode Standard installation Import of old version settings Standard installation settings Please select port which will be v Default baudrate us
38. it into the area of visualization Figure 3 39 BIN za GH Mm m EB N E G k L gt x _ cH els gt x CH2 CH2 CH1 temp Figure 3 39 Creation of a new indicator in the area of visualization If you want to change the assignment simply re drag new logical device on an existing indicator In this way you can quickly change the data source for the indicator without changing its appearance By opening the context menu of any indicator will be show associated commands with it There is the possibility to choose type of indicator submenu Type You can also set their orientation submenu Orientation and customize appearance command Settings 43 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 7 4 Indicators Below are presented different types of indicators with a description of their settings VERTICAL METERS Vertical Meter Settings jz Value Preview Format I B0 00 x x 4 z 10 2 50 fal x Colour Background Colour Sheps 4 2 4 Substeps Z Font size A CH1 temp Indication expansion A jz Show name Cancel Figure 3 40 Example of a vertical meter with the appearance settings window Settings of Vertical Meter type indicator Figure 3 40 are as follows e Value activate this option enables showing measurement as a number Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reser
39. ment menu allows to view current measurements results in table format Table tab current measurements results in graph format Graph tab current measurements results in semiSCADA visualisation format semiSCADA tab e critical situations and errors in table format Device Info 3 2 1 Table tab k Current measurement Reports Configuration amp Info E Table PA Graph Q SemiSCADA sz Device Info From date To date REESE 2003 11 10 v 03 56 02 2003 11 11 10 11 Device name Unit Curr measurement Avg measurement Max measurement Min measurement Furnace temperature C Furnace number of pr art 0 0 Furnace speed of co m min Cold store temperature C 23 3 Zaa Pad aG e Warehouse ternperat C Warehouse humidity ZRH 42 2 42 2 42 2 42 2 Loq Figure 3 8 Current measurement Table tab Table tab Figure 3 8 is used for viewing of current measurement results temperature humidity in the form of a table in all locations of the factory where sensors are installed e g refrigerator plants drying room The remaining elements of the Table tab are From date this is the date and time defining the beginning of analysed measurement recording period for printing in the form of a table e To date this is the date and time defining the end of analysed measurement recording period for printing in the form of a table tabl
40. midity E Warehouse humidity E AITRS E Warehouse temperature O Warehouse humidity E Cold store temperature Furnace E Furnace temperature O Furnace number of products E Furnace speed of conveyor belt New group Remove group Log Figure 3 31 Group operations Creating a new group In order to create a new group click on the New group button assign a name to the new group e Finish the operation pressing ENTER or clicking on empty area of the Groups list Removing a group In order to remove a group check the desired group on the Groups list click on the Remove group button 33 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Changing group name In order to change a group s name check the desired group on the Groups list click on the group again the group name will be highlighted the name can be edited The edit can be cancelled restore previous name by pressing the ESC key Upon completing the edit confirm changes with ENTER key Adding measurement devices to a group In order to add a measurement device to a group check the group to which the device is to be added the checked group is marked with a green circle then check one or holding down the Ctrl key many devices of Input devices list e finish the procedure using the gt gt button W A maximum of 12 devices can be added to one group Removing a measurem
41. module which enables you to present current measurements in a clear graphical way We are here various indicators and objects that can be placed on the plan and show it in this way the real appearance of the room being monitored You can also observe measurements at different levels of the process or system 3 7 1 Description of semiSCADA intertace The semiSCADA module is divided into three areas Figure 3 36 1 area of logical devices list of source devices for indicators This list is visible when showing advanced options mode is active 2 area of toolbar there is a toolbar that supports visualization A detailed description can be found in TOOLBAR section 3 area of visualization a place where there are all visualization graphics elements ec ET Current measurement Reports Configuration Info E Table PS Graph SemiSCADA k Device Info __Hide advanced options _ pre Fer oor c Pumptiow 7 i A OO x ing interval 00 00 SC inlet temp L z x LR A 2 b as oon e ej x SC outlet temp Tank inlet temp uf m z Tank outlet temp i su mav Boiler Power ONE o Boiler Temp ANIE 40 water flow 40 Pump Power A Air Temp in sun asnu aa kssssassaqasaasasakt f CE isualisation file C Settings Rooms EEE min Water flow W Room 1 10 10 em Air Temp in sun Figure 3 36 Areas of semiSCADA module User manu
42. moving all objects indicators and shapes from area of visualization Shapes by selecting any command in this section you specify the shape that will be placed to the area of visualization Shapes can be used to insert additional descriptions of indicators and measurement sections or to selection of other elements in visualization area without modify the background image Update in this section you can set the frequency of querying devices for semiSCADA purpose This setting does not specify the frequency of writing measures to the database which you can specify in Configuration gt Settings gt Measure every Other this section contains additional commands which are also available in the stealth advanced options mode for operate visualization at working time By clicking Reset MIN MAX you will set the mark minimum and maximum value in the position corresponding to the current value of the measurement 41 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 7 2 Opening a configuration When you click on the semiSCADA tab first time visualization is not configured yet so you will see an empty area without indicators Figure 3 38 bajes Current measurement Reports Configuration amp Info EH Table Pa Graph Q SemiSCADA k Device Info Show advanced options Indicators G gt Asking interval 00 00 02 m x Figure 3 38 Not configured SemiSCADA tab In this situation
43. ndow Settings of Tank type indicator Figure 3 46 are as follows 50 Value activate this option enables showing measurement as a number Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reserves space for a digit and displays this digit if it is different from 0 The character 0 is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit 0 Colour specifies colour of numerical value Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value Colour specifies colour of active part of the tank Background Colour specifies the background colour of the tank Height specifies height of the tank in pixels Width specifies width of the tank in pixels Style specifies type of the tank which affects its shape You can choose a style horizontal vertical rectangle rounded rectangle ellipse and crater Crater width if style is chosen as a crater this parameter specifies in pixels bottom width of this crater User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft VALUE INDICATORS Ec Value Settings Value Preview Format 0 00 bi 20 00 c CH1 temp Font Arial 9p Background Colour I Show name Cancel Figure 3 47 Example of a value indicator with the appearance settings window Settings of Value type indicator Figure 3 47 are as follows e Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reserves space for a digit and dis
44. ng function connect GSM modem to selected serial port of PC and set its parameters using Settings tab of Configuration menu Figure 3 52 Installed option must be set as yes Port parameter sets serial port number name which GSM modem is connected to Baud rate parameter sets speed of the modem PIN parameter defines PIN number of SIM card installed into modem GSM number from 1 to 5 defines telephone numbers the messages will be sent to Current measurement Reports is Configuration lt b Info Devices ae Groups rn Alarms do settings __Hide advanced options _ Properties Value L Local port 81 T Sy GSM La Installed VES La Part COM1 La Baudrate 115200 L PIN L GSM number 1 123456789 La GSM number 2 98765432 i La GSM number 3 La GSM number 4 La GSM number 5 Figure 3 52 Example of GSM modem settings s User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 8 2 E Mail notification All messages can be sent to selected destination addresses To activate the notification via e mail you must set the parameters for your SMTP server through which messages are sent and the recipients addresses using Settings tab of Configuration menu Figure 3 53 Send e mails option must be set as yes SMTP Server parameter specifies the domain name of the sender s account SMTP Port parameter specifies the port on which running the server
45. ording it is related to systems without data logger Before operation of data reading from SRS data logger is being finished it is impossible to close application software displays warning window but while data reading is stopped by user e g power off or abnormal program termination then data logger will not restarts data registration In such case all measurements since abnormal program termination to next application run will be lost To be sure of data recording continuation proper application termination should be done 59 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 10 LIST OF ERRORS AND FAULT DIAGNOSTICS Symptom Cause Action All points are a red colour and a question mark is displayed instead of current values converter fault or one of converter s connections is broken check converter power supply check connection of transmission line with converter check correct operation of computer s serial port e g by connecting mouse to the port supporting the converter Some points are a red colour and question marks are displayed instead of current values Transmission line fault check connections on the first transducer that does not reply check continuity of transmission line from the place where the lack of communications occurred One of the points is a red colour and question mark is displayed instead of current value Transducer fault check transducer
46. ore tempera 2009 11 10 OF 41 42 FEE vee gt e fi Furnace temperatu 2009 11 10 07 41 52 of FL pe E 8 Wilgotno r 2009 11 10 07 42 02 NE vee I Warehouse humidi 2009 11 10 OF 42 12 TB WAB za Fi oe wszystkie TAS 2009 11 10 07 42 23 777 777 2 ao l lene 1 El Warehouse humidi 2009 11 10 OF 42 33 rr pe FL NE m B Cold store tempera 2009 11 10 07 42 43 i of pe Ek Piec E 2009 11 10 07 42 53 TIY zie we AM eee eee 2002 11 10 ri7 A3 r3 Ra 7707 a9 ia 4 IIT F From date To date 2004 11 03 08 00 00 2008 11 10 gt 08 00 00 Refresh W Show cursor To file Print Loq Figure 3 19 Reports Table tab 23 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft The Table tab Figure 3 19 is used for printing information concerning recorded measurements e g temperature humidity in the form of a table for one of the groups ora particular measurement device selected by the user for more information on groups see 3 5 section at page 33 This tab also enables the export of data to text format files The exported file is formatted in a way allowing the transfer of data to a calculation sheet A table consisting of columns containing measurement date and value for one or a number of devices is displayed in the centre of the tab The remaining elements of the Table tab are From date this is the date and time defining the beginning of analysed measurement recording period for printing in the form of
47. ork configuration stored on PC SimCorder Soft is responsible of installation and readdressing what preserves that addresses of successive devices are unique User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft and get proper informations about detected device about number of measurement channels configuration registers etc from database of types In a case when some type of the device is not registered in a database software displays message Unknown device in a list of devices In case when network devices has been configured beforehand not for first installation user can use network scanning function Scan network Such situation can take place only if network devices has been configured beforehand see Network scanning Function Reset the addresses causes of setting manufacturer addresses in all TRS type devices modules connected to the network and can be used only in critical situations while network installation Remember that this operation must be followed by re installation of all devices in the system opening of every cover and handmade enabling of detection mode D e Every device has its own type identifier allowing identification of the device type Automatic device detection In this mode software searches for a devices with address FFh and connected to the analysed network When software detects such device it identifies its type readdresses it starting from address 1 and adds to the list of devic
48. oup Temperature 2003 11 03 08 00 00 2009 11 10 08 00 00 E Temperatura a E Warehouse tempe O Cold store tempera E Furnace temperatu wilgotno B Warehouse humidi wszystkie TRS E Warehouse tempe O Warehouse humidi E Cold store tempera i W 2009 11 09 2009 11 09 _ 2009 11 10 El Piec 14 00 00 20 00 00 02 00 00 m Esmasaa ana From date To date 2003 11 03 b 08 00 00 2009 1 1 10 v 08 00 00 Refresh Iv Show cursor Print Log Figure 3 20 Reports Graph tab Graph tab Figure 3 20 is used for viewing and printing of recorded measurement results e g temperature humidity in the form of a graph Meaning of particular tabs and methods of functions service is analogical as for Table tab in Reports menu Measurement points tracking If Show cursor field is checked then special graphical cursor is displayed on the graph This cursor allows to easy tracking of measured data of selected device Colour of the cursor is same as selected logical device colour To change selection click left mouse button until cursor became same colour as desired logical device Near to the cursor informations about selected point are displayed Date and time of recording and value of the registered measurement point I I I I I I I I L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I m m m m L I I I I I I I I I Informations about p gt
49. ow cursor Log to taps cold water feed Read the user manual carefully before starting to use the software Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice 15 03 2011 SimCorder_INSSXEN_v 1 02 004 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft CONTENTS 1 GENERAL CHARAGT ERIS TICS cceann u 2 EE EEE EEEE 3 ZANSTALLATION STEP BY STEP za i O GEEK CEGO EAP 3 3 USING OF SIMCORDER SOFT PROGRAM asa sda E E T o 10 3 1 APPLICATION STARTUP dA EA EA EE e Roc ak 12 OM LIC ONCE HINO aH OMT u 2 asss ssupusamasqasauuasiawpapassepssaskhasskaniukapapatatpaauspassukhkuynapasaypan 12 3 1 2 Main program IBIerfaG u u uu u u u uu Lau AEO O ZA lay A daw 13 5 2 CURRENT MEASUREMENT MENU uuu u u 1 koi EA BEC ak AG 15 J ol T 1 E E E E J5 aee 2 0 1 T EEE ENY CA 17 32 SONM OCA IIA TID operae e AZ Dede AR O nw vase Da AE OOO A E a KO 21 5 234 DOMCEMIO UD u u u 22 ssspisaspapasastaaasyaskasssktusulupasuasas atuaasussassp aysosiasstzsaqussasananasuaas 22 50 PEROT MEN uuu O au w AEP Z A RARE 2 J zl VAIO FAD 2 us yo ROEE AA AEO AYO WOP A EEEN E EE O AG 23 BO MOON VM EEEE EEE 25 3 4 CONFIGURATION MEN U r 26 34 1 Deu ces ID uuu ua aaa EO ERROR EOS AEO ee nee aan eae ees 26 3 12 00 0UD5 QD ona u nen E eee E TEE TS 31 OO IS 12 x a te aun gon eee ste cee ees en 31 gad SOOS IZ
50. plays this digit if it is different from 0 The character O is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit 0 e Font this button gives you a choice of fonts for displaying the measured values e Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator 51 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 7 5 Shapes and descriptions In the area of visualization in addition to active indicators you can place graphical elements in the form of text labels and shapes Labels can be used to insert additional descriptions of indicators and measurement sections shapes to determine regions of the plan and highlight other important elements of visualization area without modify the background image Label Settings Preview Text Label Font Lucida Handwriting 20p Label Shape Settings Preview jw Frame Line width Colour iw Background Colour L ti Rotation angle D Height 73 4 width 101 shape Roundedrectange Rounding 30 t Cancel Figure 3 48 Examples of labels and shapes with the appearance settings window Settings of labels Figure 3 48 are as follows e Text specifies the text which will be assigned to the label e Font this button gives you a choice of fonts for displaying the label 52 Use
51. quipped with keyboard but have 5 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft installed special key allowing resetting them to default settings address FFh and baud rate 9600b s Brand new devices has address FEh 254 that prevents system against accidental installation of new devices To allow automatic detection of the TRS type module e Enable installation mode press and hold at least 5 sec internal push button release push button after LED starts to lights continuously e in about 1 sec after that SimCorder Soft should detect and readdress device so LED shall fade and next flash every 10sec These symptoms indicates that device is detected and correctly installed in the system The list shown on the figure Figure 2 3 contains all detected devices Date and time of installation allows identification of the devices can be useful while settings of devices names In addition this screen informs that Data logger has been detected Such informations can be confirmation of correct port selection Network scanning This method is designed for networks composed of preconfigured devices e g networks which was used with earlier version of software or composed of devices with possibility to manual configuration of their addresses e g SIMPACT line Proper configuration of Modbus protocol parameters Modbus RTU 9600 bit s 8N1 and individual Modbus addresses for all devices have fundamental meaning for success in application
52. r Cz Pt So WN 1 2 3 4 cdp 7 ari 5 M7 5 5 l 1 12 13 dd Figure 3 10 Changing months and year 16 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 The time can be changed by clicking on the box in which it is displayed and manually typing it in using the keyboard 4 The operation is completed by pressing the Refresh button this will update the data shown in the table 3 2 2 Graph tab rent measurement Reports Configuration amp Info El Tabl esssssssossssoossssosssssssssssssssos 7 s S Graph q SemiSCADA RZ Device Info 48 Groups E Devices I Temperature p E Warehouse temper O Cold store tempera B Furnace temperatu Humidity E Warehouse humidi All TRS E Warehouse temper O Warehouse humidi TEREE E Cold store tempera Furnace III h 22 8 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 12 2009 10 Period 09 03 41 09 13 41 09 23 41 09 33 4 I 30 min v Refresh Loq Figure 3 11 Current measurement Graph tab Graph tab Figure 3 11 is used for viewing the measurement results temperature humidity in the form of a graph Measurements from a maximum of 12 units transducers sensors may be viewed simultaneously The Graph tab contains such elements as graphs area e Period e Refresh button plots measured values e g temperature humidity in function of time Each sensor is distinguished by a different colour Figure 3 11
53. r device not reply Name Description Failure Sensor damaged water inside module or device not reply Add Replace Delete Lo sie Figure 3 29 Configuration Alarms tab 31 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Alarms tab Figure 3 29 allows to define alarm states which can occur in the system Defined states are being used while configuration of logical devices and creation of relations between device messages and alarm devices reactions SYSTEM ALARM STATES e Signalisation of system alarm states is not available in BASIC version of SimCorder Soft program The method of defined alarm states use is described in SIGNALISATION OF 3 4 4 Settings tab Current measurement Reports Configuration lt b Info EJ Devices ce Groups E Alarms f Hide advanced options Properties Value EH Serial Port LF Port COM1 L Baudrate 9600 H Settings 4 L Measure every 00 01 00 I L Base time 00 00 00 4 TCP Server L Local port 81 EH GSM L Installed yeg L Part COMI Figure 3 30 Configuration Settings tab Settings tab Figure 3 30 allows to modify main settings of the program Parameters in group Serial Port allows to set baud rate and number of serial port which is used to work with network of devices Measure every parameter defines period between successive data readings from input devices Base tim
54. r manual for PC software SimCorder Soft If in the system is installed font such as Windings or Webdings by default in every version of Windows starting from 3 1x you can specify additional shapes contained in these fonts which are unavailable using of basic shapes For example if you want to insert a blue water droplet into visualization area with a height of 100 pixels you must enter the settings for the label click on the Font button select the font named Windings with a size of 100 set the font colour to Blue and enter the letter S as a Text Settings of shapes Figure 3 48 are as follows Frame activate this option enables showing line around the selected shape Line Width specifies in pixels the line thickness of the frame Colour specifies colour of the frame Background activate this option cause fill out the shape of selected colour Colour specifies colour to fill out the shape Rotation angle specifies the angle from 0 to 360 which determine how to rotate the shape in clockwise direction Height specifies height of the shape in pixels Width specifies width of the shape in pixels Shape specifies shape of an object Rounding specifies rounding size of corners for a shape Rounded Rectangle 3 7 6 Examples of configuration ASSUMPTIONS As an example of using semiSCADA module can be an electric water heating system with additional h
55. s Properties Value CJ Description L Device type TRAS B1 La Name Cold store alarm Alarm gt Action L Warehouse to hot continous Y La Warehouse to wet L4 Cold store to hot L Failure continous Figure 3 34 Defining of relations between alarm states and alarm devices Addition or modification of relation To make new relation e activate Advanced options using Show advanced options button in section Installed devices select alarm device from Installed devices list using mouse cursor e go to Alarm device properties window and in section Alarm Action select desired alarm state and reaction from drop down lists click Apply button W Individual alarm device can react on different alarm states related to the same or different behaviours of the alarm device If few alarm states occur simultaneously and every of them is related to one device highest priority has alarm state related to behaviour with longest sound signals Deletion of relation To delete relation go to Alarm device properties window and in section Alarm Action select none option from drop down list click Apply button 37 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 6 4 Example configuration of alarm states signalisations Example configuration is showed on Figure 3 35 Messages a and c of devices no 1 and 2 causes the same reaction of alarm de
56. s Info License Info License No 1234R1042 Software SimCorder Network Functionalities semi Ve Email Natifications Yes Max TCP clients 10 Figure 3 4 Licence information contained on the USB key USB License Dongle have to be connected immediately without extension cord to USB port of the PC If the software not detected USB License Dongle or it has wrong licence the program goes into reduced functionality mode named REPORTS ONLY MODE In this mode the software has stopped reading recording of the measurements and alarm signalling User can generate reports from previously recorded data only Figure 3 5 Sr e Eon Ex Current measurement Reports Configuration lt gt Info gration amp Info License Info No license key REPORTS ONLY MODE Loq Figure 3 5 Reduced functionality mode 12 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 1 2 Main program interface After application start up Current measurement menu is displayed and Table tab is active Figure 3 6 Current measurement Reports Ge Configuration lt Info Table BO Graph Q SemiSCADA Device Info From date To date RES 2003 11 10 v 03 56 02 10 11 Device name Unit Curr measurement Avg measurement Max measurement Min measurement Furnace temperature C Furnace number of pr art 0 Fumace speed of co m min 0 Cold store temperature C
57. ted to LAN and there is a need of connecting with PC of other LAN network administrator must configure access to LAN from WAN To change default TCP port used by SimCorder SERVER use Settings tab and set parameter Local port of TCP Server Figure 3 2 Current measurement Reports 4 Configuration amp Info E Devices ce Groups a Alarms 45 Settings Hide advanced options Properties Serial Port L Part L Baudrate Settings L Measure every LZ Base time C TCP Server L3 Local port gt g GSM L Installed LY Port L Baudrate LZ PIN L GSM number 1 L GSM number 2 L GSM number 3 L GSM number 4 L GSM number 5 Apply Revert Figure 3 2 Settings of TCP port of SimCorder SERVER While communication to SimCorder SERVER by SimCorder TERMINAL proper TCP port must be set It can be done by adding semicolon and number of port follow the name of server see Figure 3 3 Logging on Server server_name 82 v Figure 3 3 Change of TCP port settings in TERMINAL version while communication with SERVER with non standard TCP port number 11 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 1 APPLICATION STARTUP 3 1 1 Licence Information After startup SimCorder Soft and connecting the USB License Dongle correctly you can check functionalities included in the purchased licence on the Info tab Figure 3 4 JEz
58. tem elements states similar to that shown in Figure 3 50 54 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft x Current measurement Reports EE Configuration Info E Table Graph Q SemiSCADA Device Info Hide advanced options Devices Indicators Pump flow Bis x R A a O O CA R Askinaintewat 000012 L0 x lt SC inlet temp SC outlet temp Tank inlet temp Tank outlet temp Boiler Power Boiler Temp water flow 28 1 C 68 7 C Pump Power 40 440 85 2485 Ait Temp in sun Air Temp in sun 30 L 30 74 74 20 20 iz 10 10 42 42 0 0 31 31 SC outlet temp 21 21 M 10 10 Q to taps Tank outlet temp 16 7 FE 30 430 20 L 20 Fe oto SC inlet temp Tank inlet temp j l min 1224 one Water flow cold water feed Current visualisation file C Settings Power_and_solar_heating scv Figure 3 50 Example of visualization created in semiSCADA The presentation of current measurements for the example above is not necessarily confined to a single visualization You can create a completely separate configuration of semiSCADA visualization which will be clear divided into circuits with different thermal energy source and the target usable water circuit Visualization of this can be done completely in the program without preparation of background graphics Figure 3 51 3 User manual for PC so
59. tessdssiasceceacnveteinatatbaceteditscriststsiaddeaatnasascas 60 Explanation of symbols used in the manual This symbol denotes especially important characteristics of the software working Read any information regarding this symbol carefully User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The SimCorder Soft program enables the visualization archiving and printing of measurements e g temperature humidity pressure Work with network of units takes place through an RS485 serial interface Connecting a network of units to a serial port RS 232 or USB port of a PC is possible thanks to a converter RS 485 to RS 232 or RS 485 to USB produced by SIMEX 2 INSTALLATION STEP BY STEP 1 Install SimCorder Soft from included CD SimCorder Soft is designed to Windows operating system Windows 98 or newer Install BASIC ALARM or SERVER version of SimCorder Soft on the PC directly Gi connected to network of units The TERMINAL version of SimCorder Soft allows visualization via internet of devices working controlled directly by SERVER version of SimCorder Soft The SERVER and TERMINAL version are included in one package named SimCorder Soft NETWORK The SimCorderSoft v NR install file is designed to install the SimCorder Soft program NR is a version number The install file is locate in folder on CD delivered with device During installation follow the directions provided by Installation wizard
60. the description of report type e Confirm button this button is used to acknowledge alarm states Acknowledge results in turning off the alarm signal sound and light only To delete device message from the message list it s cause must be removed i e turn on the fan fix damaged wires etc a If particular alarm has been acknowledged but it s cause has not removed then new messages related to this alarm do not generate sound and light signals e Do not call option is default after every running of the software every new report activates Device Info tab If it is necessary user can switch off automatic activation checking Do not call option field 22 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 3 REPORTS MENU Reports menu is used to view and print reports containing recorded measurement results in the form of tables or graphs This menu also enables export of measurement data to a text format file Creating new reports is possible in two modes e fora group collective report for a maximum of 12 logical devices e fora single logical device W Creating a report for a removed device is possible only in single device mode 3 3 1 Table tab zeza measurement IF Reports Gl Configuration lt gt Info z e amp Groups E Devices Group Temperature 2009 11 09 08 00 00 2009 11 10 08 00 00 E Temperatura 7 Dold store L ence 2009 11 10 07 41 33 FL ir u m El Cold st
61. this field allows selection of time period of the plots updates the displayed data Groups Devices this box enables creating graphs in two modes fora group collective graph for a maximum of 12 logical devices for a single logical device D Creating groups is described in the GROUP OPERATIONS section 3 5 page 33 17 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft Selecting graph graph for a group device graph for single device In order to select graph type click appropriate tab Groups or Devices Figure 3 12 check specific group or device This will display measurement results for the selected group or single device displaying results takes place automatically after each change of group or device W In order to use table for groups the group must be created first Creating groups is described in the section 3 5 GROUP OPERATIONS page 33 GE Groups 48 Groups el Devices Furnace temperature Furmace number of products B Fumace speed of conveyor Cold store temperature El Temperature A vee E Warehouse tempel ve O Cold store tempera Furhace temperatu B warehouse temperature Te Sis nia warehouse humidity ie DU E PLPAICH B Warehouse tempel oe DO Warehouse humidi U M Cold store tempera El 8 Furnace 4 II F Figure 3 12 Single devices and Group of devices selection tabs Changing the graph display method
62. trip accents no Test e mail Loa Figure 3 53 Example of settings for sending e mails After entering the proper settings you can test working notifications by clicking Test e mail button 55 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 9 APPLICATION CLOSING Closing of the application causes stopping of measurements by SimCorder Soft If SRS data logger and TRS type modules are present in the system then SRS data logger intercepts functions of measurement and data registration from TRS type modules only All measurements made by data logger will be transferred to the SimCorder Soft while application starts again Maximum time of data recording is showed in message window Figure 3 54 D TERMINAL version of SimCorder Soft can not cooperate with SRS data logger directly i j Data logging will be continued until Se 7 december 2009 monday 19 15 WARNING To ensure continous data logging run SimCorder Soft until this date Are you sure you want to close the program Figure 3 54 Message window informs user about maximum time of data recording it is relates to systems equipped in data logger If system is not equipped with SRS data logger then other window will appear when application is being closed Figure 3 55 k Data logging will be stopped P Are you sure you want to close the application Tak Figure 3 55 Message window informs user about stopping of data rec
63. ttings gt Devices in the parameters of the channel Min value and Max value 46 Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft VERTICAL BARS EMI c Vertical Bar Settings jw Value Preview Format 0 00 ba EMI m Colour m K Background Colour m CH1 temp Min height 100 ti w Show name CH1 temp Cancel Figure 3 43 Example of a vertical bar with the appearance settings window Settings of Vertical Bar type indicator Figure 3 43 are as follows e Value activate this option enables showing measurement as a number Format specifies how to display measured values The sign reserves space for a digit and displays this digit if it is different from 0 The character 0 is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit O e Colour specifies colour of numerical value and active part of the bar e Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value and background colour of the bar e Min height sets the minimum height of bar in pixels This value ensures that regardless of any other display settings height of the bar will never be less than this value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator 47 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft HORIZONTAL BARS EM
64. ves space for a digit and displays this digit if it is different from 0 The character 0 is used to force display digit in selected position including the digit O Colour specifies colour of numerical value Background Colour specifies the background colour of numerical value Steps specifies the number of main sections into which the indicator will be divided Each step is marked by a numerical value Substeps specifies the number of subsections into which the main section will be divided Substeps are not marked by a numerical value e Font size defines the font size in pixels which will be used in labels of steps e Indication expansion specifies the percentage extension of the indication area below and above of alarm trigger limits sets in the tab Settings gt Devices in the parameters of the channel Min value and Max value Show name activate this option enables showing logical device name assigned to the current indicator 44 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft HORIZONTAL METERS Horizontal Meter Settings show unit Preview Steps 4 td Substeps 5 ti Font size 11 ti Indication expansion 50 ti je Show name Cancel Figure 3 41 Example of a horizontal meter with the appearance settings window Settings of Horizontal Meter type indicator Figure 3 41 are as follows Show unit activate this option enables showing unit of m
65. vice in Warehouse informing about occurrence of some situations Most of messages additionally is being signalised in Control Room using the same reaction of one alarm device Message d of input device no 2 e g situations which needs quick operator reaction has been distinguished with different behaviour of alarm device s Messages k I m of input device no 3 cause the same alarm state it can be situations with the same meaning priority 38 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft g InolAneysq v JNoIAeUsq sinoiAeu g 810 S p oO JO 80lA8p WJEJY 3 JNOlIAeUsq 4 JNOlAeU8q SINOIAEUSg WOO 0 J U09 UI 89lA8p WRI w sbessau Bess uu y obessow q Bess uu sabessow S3 A Gq IA 9 8 S OU 80IA8p Indu A 918 S 10 S plod NI 8181 S III SHES A OES 91E S p ebessow 2 obessow e obessow sobessaw 33IA8 q Jnoiweyeq N JNOIAEUSQ g Inolneysq v INolIAeUsq SINOIAEUSg snoy Ie M 40 82lA8p UJEJY S9 E S wee peuyeq Z OU olA p 1ndu 2 obessow q Bess uu e obessow sobessow S A dq OU s0lA8p Indu snou PAA Figure 3 35 Example configuration of alarm states signalisations 39 User manual for PC software SimCorder Soft 3 7 semiSCADA MODULE SimCorder Soft is equipped with a semiSCADA
66. with mouse pointer the logical devices corresponding to this device are displayed Logical devices can be divided into three groups input devices sensors output devices i e displays and alarm devices For example clicking on SLIK 94 we can see one input device quadrature counter showed with name defined while system configuration i e Furnace number of products Similarly clicking on device type TRS 04 temperature and relative humidity sensor we can see two names defined by user while system configuration separate name for temperature sensor and separate for humidity sensor e Add button allow to add new physical devices to the system e Remove button allow to remove installed physical or logical devices channels from the system depending on currently selected device e device properties shows the tree containing a list of properties of selected physical or logical device depending on Installed devices selected element All parameters values underlined can be edited All changed but not approved using Apply values are showed in bold e Apply and Revert buttons allow to memorize of changed parameters or revert changed but not approved using Apply parameters Physical device means module produced by SIMEX i e SLIK 94 Every physical device consist in at least one logical device Logical device it can be input device i e Temperature sensor output device display or alarm

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