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1. P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 4 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices To convert raw event data retrieved from the Alstom CSEX and CTC II s DataLogger to an English language report copy the necessary CAQ files to the appropriate device in the DM INSTFLS directory The CAQ file is produced by the CAA software package when the non vital application is compiled and is needed for mnemonics to be in the reports generated by TRACKER The file must be named using the following convention SYSnn CAQ where nn is the number of this device When determining the number of the device start the count at zero 0 Each DataLogger in the Device Window has a unique CAQ file that the CAA software package produces 7 5 MASTER TRACKER This device type is used to obtain DataLogger data that has been previously retrieved by a remote TRACKER system a Slave from an Alstom CSEX DataLogger The data stored in CAP files is transferred to the Master Tracker PC and is available for use there for report creation Mode of Communication binary message protocol which includes CRC 16 checksum error checking Normal Operation A Master Tracker device operates only on demand To begin data retrieval open the Device Window by double clicking on the device name in the Device Status Window After connection to the Slave Tracker has been established a date and time range of data window appears Enter the date and time range to retrieve data from the remote Slav
2. CSE INTR ERR CSE BD BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N INSTRUCTION N DP E E AR A ok e le k k oko e he ak ak oko ok le lol sl k ok le ak ak ok ak le lol ohe ok le lol ohe se ok le le lezi DP E E ale ale ale e le ae ale k e k le oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le le ohe ok K lol ohe ak sk le ie 2 2k OPERATOR CSE FAILURE MODULE SLOT VSC INTR ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N DP Pe E E ale ae ie he ae ale e e he ak ohe oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ak ok le lol ohe ok le lol ohe ok ok lo ie 2s 2k VSC DIAG ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N JA Ar E AR ale ok ie he ae ale k e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le lol ok ok K le ohe ohe ak ok lo ie 2 2k VSC BD INSTRUCTION N DP Pe E ale ale ok e he ae ale k e k le oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ok le le oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le le sle 2k Used by both VSC DIAG ERR and VSC INTR ERR JA AR ar ale ale ok e he ae ale a e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le lol ok ok le lol ohe ak ok le ie 2s 2k OPERATOR VSC ERROR MODULE SLOT MAIN CWD ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N DP Pe ar AR ok e he ae ale ok ok k ak ale oko ok he ae ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ok le lol ohe ok le lol ohe ak ok lo ole oheok MAIN CWD OPERATOR INVALID CHECKWORD SI INSTRUCTION N JA E E AR ale ok ie le ae ale a ok he ak ohe oko ok he he ohe ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ok le
3. If Format IF comparison instruction Description This conditional statement can be used so that an instruction is performed only if the comparison condition is true The IF instruction is normally preceded by a READ statement since the True or False state of the IF is determined by comparing the text in the input buffer the last text received from the remote device and the comparison field of the IF If they are equal the result is True otherwise the result is False If the result is True the instruction is executed otherwise it is ignored Example Query a memory address and print out an operator message if the value stored at that address for example A11 23B571FE is False as is determined by comparing the READ value to the known value for that address INSTRUCTION 0A11Q READ IF A11 23B571FE OPERATOR Query result is false Result If the comparison result is True the instruction is executed If the comparison result is False no action is performed Instruction Format INSTRUCTION text string Description Sends the text string out the communications port to the remote device terminated by a carriage return line feed This is the normal method of sending a command or message to the remote device Result text string written to communications port Jump Format JUMP response name Description Causes processing to exit the current response and begin processing the response name response Result response name
4. BULB 6 INSTRUCTION OBBOO GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF BB0 90F36B9A OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT INY CCK TRUE INSTRUCTION N P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 18 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices 7 SECTION 7 SUPPORTED DEVICES 7 1 GENERAL This section explores the different device types supported by the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer For each device there is information regarding the mode of communication a description of the normal operation and notes on special configuration or file requirements 7 2 ALSTOM VITAL PROCESSOR INTERLOCKING VPI Mode of Communication ASCII text strings no protocol or error checking Normal Operation TRACKER begins by executing the instructions in the INITIAL response Typically this involves sending a single character query to the VPI Alstom s CPU or CPU PD vital processor board The VPI responds to the query with the appropriate message as per the definitions in the VPI manual TRACKER then processes the response using the instructions as defined in the instruction file for the device sending out the next query For continuous devices this cycle repeats forever For polling devices at the end of the cycle typically when the END ERR DATA response is received processing continues with the next device If the VPI does not respond within the timeout interval TRACKER retries the command up to four times If after the fourth retry the VPI has
5. PLUG IN SECURITY DEVICE REAR VIEW OF PC NOTE If a printer is connected it must be turned on for the Sentinel Security Device software to operate properly 3 To use a printer connect its cable to the plug in security device for TRACKER version 4 03 or earlier or to the printer port for TRACKER version 4 04 or later 4 Connect the cable assemblies from to the control systems VPI system CenTraCode system etc and modem s if used to the appropriate connectors on the PC rear panel These connections vary depending on the particular application P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section gives steps for installing the TRACKER software and signing onto the TRACKER system Examples of the windows appearing on the screen have been included with the text to assist in performing these steps These windows are typical examples and may vary slightly from what is shown on the screen The TRACKER software files installed on the PC are listed and described in Appendix A TRACKER File Structure This listing includes directory subdirectory and file name information To install the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer software on a PC follow the procedure in Table 3 2 NOTE TRACKER versions 4 03 and earlier reguire that all file paths be less than 40 characters in length For these versions limit the name of the destination folder to a few characters eg c
6. Text CSS File just after SERIAL PORT record DEFAULT BAUD RATE baud rate DATA FORMAT data bits stop bits parity Graphics Use the Port tab in the board s editing dialog P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER B 5 5 Serial Port Messages Assign a standard control message and a standard indication message to the TRACKER port Give these messages a length of eight and assign them PERMZERO parameters These messages are just place holders that tell the compiler to process the serial port Assign one Text Control message and one Text Indication message to the TRACKER port Set message lengths to at least 200 message contents are determined by the TRACKER download process but this length value is large enough for any application Set the message addresses to the TRACKER port address which must match the Station Number in TRACKER Text CSS File For example CONTROL ADDRESS 10 LENGTH 8 1 gt PERMZERO 2 gt PERMZERO 3 PERMZERO 4 PERMZERO 5 PERMZERO 6 PERMZERO 7 PERMZERO 8 PERMZERO INDICATION ADDRESS 10 LENGTH 8 1 gt PERMZERO 2 PERMZERO 3 PERMZERO 4 PERMZERO 5 PERMZERO 6 PERMZERO P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER 7 PERMZERO 8 PERMZERO TEXT CONTROL ADDRESS 01 LENGTH 200 NAME TRAK IN TEXT INDICATION ADDRESS 01 LENGTH 200 NAME TRAK OUT Graphics Create text mess
7. BEEP ALARM OPERATOR ADS SHADOW PROM MEMORY ERROR INSTRUCTION N ADS SHADOW J PR Pe E ARH ok ae he k k ok ok he ak ohe oko ok he he ohe ohe ok ok he ak ak ak ok ak ak ohe oko ok K he ohe ohe ok ok ee gt K 2k BEEP ALARM OPERATOR CPU SIG ERROR INSTRUCTION C CPU SIG ERR 1338 AR ARH ok e he ae ohe ok ok he ak ohe oko ok he ae ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ok le aK ohe 2 ok le le ohe ohe ok ok lo ie gt K 2k BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N OUTPUT ERROR 138 E AR ale ok e le ae ale e ok k le oko ok he he ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ok le aK ohe 2 ok k he ohe ohe ok ok le ole 2 2k BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N OUT NOT ON JA Pe E E ale ok e le ae ale e ok he ak ohe oko ok le he ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le aK ohe 2 ok K le ohe ohe ok ok le ie 2 2k OPERATOR Output failure Module Slot Port INSTRUCTION N OUT P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 13 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files lt Responses Actions OUT 1 11 7 WARNING JUMP FILAMENT 1 138 E AR ale ale e he ae ale e e he ak ohe oko ok le lol ohe ok ok k ak ak ok ak le lol sl ok K lol ohe ok sk le le slez VRD INTER ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION C DP Pe E AR ale ok e le ae ale e ok he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ok le lol ohe ok le le ohe ohe se sk ee gt K 2k
8. Figure 5 7 Edit System Configuration Window Any of the parameters in Table 5 2 can be modified P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 9 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 2 System Configuration Editable Parameters Parameter Description System Number The number from 1 to 99 assigned to this site or location in the TRACKER system The System Number applies only to a Slave device when a Master TRACKER device is retrieving data from a Slave In this case a Slave device transfers its data to a Master only if the System Number specified for the Slave matches the Remote System Number for the Slave specified at the Master TRACKER refer to Option Device Configuration later in this section System Name The site or location name for this TRACKER system This can be any name that the user desires This name appears on the Main Menu title bar Number of Devices The number of devices that TRACKER communicates with any number from 1 to 30 or 1 to 100 for a Master device Min Free Space MB The minimum amount of disk space in MB that must be maintained on the hard disk on which TRACKER is installed If the amount of free space is less than this value old TRACKER log and capture files are purged until either a the minimum amount of free space is available or b there is only two days of data remaining yesterday s and today s If it is not possible to free up the reguired minimum space an error message is
9. Editable Parameters Cont Parameter Description Read Timeout The length of time in seconds to wait for a response message from the field device When a read timeout occurs TRACKER returns a timeout message to the device process which is handled as a TIMEOUT event in the instruction file If the TIMEOUT response action list is empty then the event is ignored A sufficient read timeout is generally three seconds Modem Timeout The length of time in seconds to allow the modem to dial and connect to the field device before failing the connection A successful connection occurs when a CONNECT response is received from the modem indicating that a connection with the remote modem had been achieved A sufficient modem timeout is generally 45 seconds Polling Period How often in minutes to contact the field device and perform an inquiry All devices using this COM port that are set as continuous devices are polled at this interval The first device using this port based on the device number is contacted and interrogated After the status of that device has been determined the next device is polled and so on until the last device using this COM port is checked At that point TRACKER waits until the end of the polling interval before beginning the cycle again Expected result Ifthe Save button is selected changed information is saved in the device configuration file If the Cancel button is select chan
10. For information regarding the full screen VT 100 capabilities of a remote device please consult the appropriate manual that was supplied by the manufacturer WR Tracker South Main A YPI Eile Edit Device Window Help South Main B VPI SMB DataLogger South Main A VPI SMA DataLogger NMB DataLogger NMA DataLogger North Main A VPI For Help press Fi Figure 4 3 VT 100 Terminal Emulation Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 4 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 SECTION 5 FUNCTIONS 5 1 INTRODUCTION This section provides information for using the different functions available in the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer Each menu option and command available in TRACKER has been detailed below Included in this description are reasons that the command is used instructions on how to use the command and the expected results of the command An ID and Password entry with sufficient privileges to perform each function is required for most analyzer functions beyond simple device monitoring See the System Administrator for assistance if an ID and password is unknown or not yet assigned P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 52 DEVICE WINDOW Open the Device Window Figure 5 1 by selecting a device from the Device Status Window double click on the device name Use the Device Window to interact with a remote device Note that this capability is only available for certain types of de
11. TRACKER are set to their defaults Expected result Privileges are set to the defaults preventing access to protected functions 5 4 3 Option Close Reason for use To close the open Device Window Function This option causes the Interactive Device Window to close and then the process for this device to be stopped and then restarted by the TRACKER device manager The restarted Automatic polling process operates in the background Expected result The Device Window closes 5 4 4 Option Exit Reason for use To exit TRACKER Function Shuts down communications closes log files and stops the TRACKER software Expected result TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer software terminates execution P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 5 EDIT MENU Figure 5 4 displays the options available in the Edit Menu Many of these options are available only when automatic polling is disabled by deselecting the Polling Button Tracker South Main A YPI File Edit Device Window Help Your Password Users System Config Device Config South Main A YPI j 5 05 39 INITIAL Figure 5 4 Edit Menu Options 5 5 1 Option Your Password Reason for use To change a sign on password Function Brings up the Edit Password Window shown in Figure 5 5 The new password must be entered twice then select Save If both passwords match a confirmation appears indicating the password has been changed I
12. Tracker TRACKER versions 4 04 or later can use file paths up to 256 characters in length NOTE Some versions of Windows may report that a system DLL is protected and cannot be replaced This message is generally benign and can be ignored It does NOT mean that there is a problem with Windows Table 3 2 TRACKER Software Installation Procedure Step Procedure 1 Insert tne TRACKER Diagnostic Analyzer Installation disk into the computer s CD ROM drive 2 Select the Start button in the Windows NT task bar and select Run 3 Browse to the CD ROM drive select SETUP EXE and then press the Enter key 4 Follow the installation instructions for selecting the application and data directories on the system This also installs a TRACKER icon on the desktop for starting the application 5 If using TRACKER version 4 03 or earlier a Sentinel Security Device is required and its device driver software must be installed To do so browse to the CD ROM drive select Rainbo vSSD539 EXE and then press the Enter key Follow the install instructions for the Sentinel Security Device driver software 6 After the software is installed remove the disk from the CD ROM drive and store it in a safe place P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 6 SETTING TIME AND DATE Some TRACKER analyzer functions use the current time 24 hour format and date from the PC Time and date are internal PC functions Refer to the PC
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14. all changes and exits the window whereas the Cancel button exits without saving changes Table 3 4 Setting and Changing Passwords and Privileges Procedure Step Procedure 1 Select Users from the Edit menu list Tracker South Main A YPI File Edit Device Window Help Your Password rg Users System Config Device Config 75 05 39 INITIAL P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 9 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3 4 Setting and Changing Passwords and Privileges Procedure Cont Step 2 Procedure The Edit Users Window appears Edit Users Se Operator 1 Z m Privileges p P perator Operator 1 E Edit Users Operator ID USER jv Edit Configuration Password PASSWORD 5 Edit Instruction Files v Log Manage jv Print IV Interactive Mode Cancel In the Operator field select the desired operator number typically 1 for the System Administrator All information shown in the window now reflects the settings for the selected operator e If the ID and password have not been previously programmed for the selected operator the factory assigned ID and password are shown These are temporary code words used for installation and are changed in the following steps e If aan ID and password have been previously assigned they are shown instead of the factory defaults To enter a new operator ID place the screen arrow in the Operator ID field Entering this fiel
15. been stored in a directory or drive other than the default location of DM DBFLS The View button shows the selected report in the Display Log Report Window an example report is shown in Figure 5 18 The New button first asks the user to select one or more DataLogger devices A list of available devices is displayed that is similar to the Select Device window mentioned earlier Figure 5 13 but allows selection of multiple devices by Ctrl or Shift clicking or use of a Select All button When one or more devices have been selected the New Log Report Window is displayed Figure 5 18 to generate the report for those devices The Delete button asks the user to verify the delete operation and then deletes the selected report Display Log Report k x Device Nma DataLogger Start Date and Time 03720700 14 52 42 Report Prepared f 2 20 00 18 52 52 End Date and Time 03 20 00 18 52 42 Time BitName BitPos_ FromPer State 03 20 00 14 52 02 03 20 00 14 52 03 03 20 00 14 52 03 03 20 00 14 52 27 03 20 00 14 52 27 03 20 00 16 08 48 03 20 00 16 08 49 03 20 00 16 08 49 03 20 00 16 08 53 03 20 00 16 08 53 P2307 Rev Oct 07 22 7 9NWP S FARC 22 79R WP S 79L 79TP 63L Z1 BIAWP SI ZI AIRWP SI Z1 EINWP SI ZI INWP SI Text File Print Figure 5 18 Display Log Report Window 5 26 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions The Display Log Report Window Figure 5 18 displays all records for the selected devi
16. displayed in the System Log Window indicating the amount of free space remaining If the Min Free Space is set to 0 zero this variable is ignored Log Capture Files Days The number of days to retain log and captured data files to Keep before purging them from the system This value is independent of the Days to Keep value for the Event Recorder Log Capture Files The time of day in military 24 hour time to purge the Flush Time log and data files older than the Days to Keep value Alstom recommends that this time be in a low activity period The log files are also closed at this time and new ones opened P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 10 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 2 System Configuration Editable Parameters Cont Parameter Description Log Capture Files The frequency with which to purge old files This value is Flush Interval in hours and is an offset from the flush time Example a flush interval of 4 hours and a flush time of 0400 results in the files being flushed at 8 00 12 00 16 00 20 00 and 24 00 midnight Include Device Name Add a Device Name field to the event data in log reports whether or not the report includes data from multiple devices Default unchecked is to add a Device Name field only if the report is for multiple devices No Initial Snapshot Do not include the initial snapshot of all variable values in log reports Default unchecked is to incl
17. establishes communication with the field devices and begins interrogation using the instruction set contained in the instruction file Each DataLogger device has an associated instruction file created and customized by the user The file contains operator messages which are displayed when a specific assigned response is received from the field device The instruction file provides an automatic means of sending interrogations and posting field responses actions The DataLogger instruction file template DATALOGR IFS is provided in Figure 7 1 as a guide to the user to create and customize DataLogger device instruction files To create or modify this instruction file refer to Section 6 Instruction Language Table 7 1 Data Logger Instruction File Template Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions lt INITIAL NORMAL LOGOFF OPERATOR Starting data retrieval NEXT DIR OPERATOR Retrieving next directory OPEN ERR ALARM OPERATOR Error opening capture file Download aborted POLL INIT ERR ALARM OPERATOR Error sending download reguest message Download aborted POLL PASSWORD FAIL ALARM OPERATOR Password set failed WARNING POLL DUPLICATE DIR OPERATOR Too many duplicate directories WARNING POLL COMM ERR ALARM OPERATOR Communications failure Download aborted POLL END CAPTURE NORMAL OPERATOR Download completed POLL DEFAULT WARNING OPERATOR Unknown action attempted
18. et NOTE It is not possible to modify any device beyond the number of devices defined in the Edit System Config Window To modify the added devices the System Configuration must be saved and then the device configurations can be edited 13 When all screen information is correct select Save This saves the system configuration information and closes this window NOTE Any change to the system configuration or number of devices results in the TRACKER analyzer restarting all devices This involves closing communication to all field devices closing all log files and setting the status of each device to the normal state 14 The system configuration is now complete P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 14 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 8 2 Device Configuration Follow the procedure in Table 3 6 to set device configuration Step Table 3 6 Device Configuration Procedure Procedure If number of devices was not previously set go to step 3 If the number of devices was previously set while editing system configuration TRACKER has created that many devices and given each one default characteristics Select each device and configure it with the required characteristics From the Main Window select Edit gt Device Config from the top menu bar The Select Device Window opens Select Device EJ 63th Street TCR NYP 63th Street TCR YP3 63th Street TCR VP4 63th Street TCR TSP 63th Street SIH P1 63th Stre
19. field and erase the existing number Enter the number of devices to monitor Devices with the same communication configuration can share the same COM port as long as the hardware configuration supports this setup NOTE Changing the number of devices requires restarting the program It is best to set the number of devices during initial setup and leave it unchanged unless absolutely necessary Use the mouse or press the Tab key to move to the Min Free Space MB field used to indicate how much free space in Megabytes must be maintained on the hard disk on which TRACKER is installed During operation if the available free disk space falls below this amount then the file purging that TRACKER performs reduces the number of days of data to keep log file DataLogger data files etc by one day repeat the file purge process and check the available space again This cycle repeats until either the minimum free space is made available via the file purging or until only two days worth of data today s and yesterday s remain on the system If the required free space cannot be achieved a warning message is displayed in the System Log Window to indicate low disk space Use the mouse to move the cursor to the Log Capture Files Days to Keep field Erase the existing number and enter the number of days the system should retain old TRACKER files log files captured data etc Any capture or log file older than this number of days is automatic
20. not responded TRACKER generates a TIMEOUT response Special Requirements e During device configuration indicate the version of the VPI CAA software that was used to compile the vital application If using version 31746 008 or earlier select Version 8 otherwise select Version 10 e To use mnemonics with the VPI the application s CAS file from the CAA software package must be copied into the DM INSTFLS directory To do so copy the CAS file to a device file named using the following convention DM_nn CAS where nn is the number of this device in the device list When determining the number of the device from the device list start the count at zero 0 For example For the third device on the device list the file is named DM_02 CAS P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices 7 3 ALSTOM CENTRACODE II S Mode of Communication ASCII text strings no protocol or error checking Normal Operation TRACKER begins by executing the instructions in the INITIAL response Typically this involves placing the CTC II s into TRACKER MODE by sending the command character for the MAC menu Ctrl E followed by a character T to put the device into TRACKER MODE The CTC II s responds to the query with the appropriate response message as per the definitions in the CTC II s manual TRACKER then processes the response and uses the instructions as defined in the instruction file for the device to send out the next que
21. ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le he ohe 2 ok le le ohe ohe ok ok le ole 2 2k OPERATOR Input failure Module Slot Port INSTRUCTION N XPR RSLT ERR Ps E E AR ale ok ie le ae ale k ok he ak ohe oko ok le he ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le le ohe 2 ok he le ohe ohe ok sk le ole slez BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N XPR DP Pe E AR ok e le k k oko ze he le oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le le ohe 2 ok le lol ohe ok sk le ie gt K 2k OPERATOR Codeword Error Codeword Channel INSTRUCTIONN P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 15 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions lt DP E E AR ale ok e le ae ale k ok le le oko ok le ae ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ak ok le ie 2 2k BEEP WARNING OPERATOR NO VRD FRONT INSTRUCTION C NO VRD FRONT DP E E ale ale ok e le k k e ok he ak ak oko ok le le ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ok le le 2 ok he lol ohe se ok le le lesk BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N CSEX DIA ERR JA E ar ale ale ok e le ae ale e ok he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le aK 3K ohe ok le lol ohe ok ok le le lezi OPERATOR CSEX Failure Module Slot INSTRUCTION N PRG es se ks s ks s ICICI ek o k kk ekk o ko skok BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N CSEX BD V TIMER ERR JA E E ale ale o
22. supports a set of instructions used to perform different actions This section presents the instructions their use and examples of each 6 2 CREATING AN INSTRUCTION FILE Each device has an associated instruction file with an IFS extension Three instruction file templates CTCIIS IFS VPI IFS DATALOGR IFS are included with the TRACKER installation disk These templates are found under the DM INSTFLS directory structure For most TRACKER installations the instruction file templates have been set up with the basic instructions for each device type Therefore minor modifications may be required These templates are only provided to aid the user in developing and customizing their own instructions according to the devices that are used If adding additional devices Alstom suggests an existing instruction file be copied to use as a template for the new device To do this copy the template file from the DM INSTFLS directory to any dm_nn IFS applicable VPI device s using a Windows Explorer window NOTE nn is the number pertaining to the order the device is listed in the Select Device Window When determining the number of the device from the device list start the count at zero 0 For example if the defined devices are in order CTCll Device1 CTCII Device2 VPI Device1 and Datalogger1 then e Copy CTCIIS IFS to DM_00 IFS e Copy CTCIIS IFS to DM 01 IFS e Copy VPI IFS to DM 02 IFS e Copy DATALOGR IFS
23. the Configure button is gray no configuration is reguired If it is not gray selecting the button opens a window for entering additional information for that device type See Section 7 Supported Devices for specific information and examples of the windows for each device type Type Used to select the type of device to which TRACKER is to communicate Station Number If there are multiple DataLoggers within a single system the VPI code for each DataLogger must be set to a different station number to identify each uniguely Password If the VPI code has a password optional for the DataLogger enter its password in this field With an improper password access to DataLogger and downloading of data from the CSEX board is denied P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 15 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 3 Device Configuration Editable Parameters Cont Set CSEX Clock Check this box to have TRACKER synchronize the CSEX clock with the PC clock each time TRACKER downloads DataLogger data from the CSEX board Opens a dialog for copying needed files into the device configuration data May include the instruction file used in querying the device or the compiler generated CAQ or GAS symbol names file used in producing reports Typically an appropriate template instruction file is selected when the device is first created The symbol names file must be copied into the device when the device is first created and also whenever a ne
24. to distinguish which events belong to each device If the report is for a single device the default is not to include the Device Name column This default can be overridden to include a Device Name column in any report even if it is for only a single device by checking the Include Device Name box This has the benefit of providing the same report format for any number of devices The No lnitial Snapshot check box determines whether data log reports start with a snapshot of all the variable values at the starting time of the report Including an initial snapshot causes all logged variables to be included in the report whether or not their values changed during the time period in guestion This can be useful data but may add considerably to the length of the report If the No lnitial Snapshot option is selected there is no initial snapshot of variable values in the report P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 13 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3 5 System Configuration Procedure Cont Step Procedure 12 To modify the device information click on the Devices button This brings up the Select Device Window used to select a device to modify Select Device EJ 63th Street TCR NYP 63th Street TCR YP3 63th Street TCR VP4 63th Street TCR TSP 63th Street SIH YP1 63th Street SIH VF2 63rd Street TCR NYP 63rd Street TCR YP1 63rd Street TCR YP2 52nd Street TCR NYP 52nd Street TCR VPI 52nd Street TCR YP2 xl AM Chant TOO ANID
25. 0 View fslaart OGETT Figure 5 12 Device Menu When an option reguiring immediate selection of a single device is chosen from the Device Menu the Select Device Window appears see Figure 5 13 Select Device EJ 63th Street TCR NYP 63th Street TCR YP3 63th Street TCR YP4 63th Street TCR TSP 63th Street SIH YP1 63th Street SIH WP2 63rd Street TCR NYP 63rd Street TCR YP1 63rd Street TCR YP2 52nd Street TCR NYP 52nd Street TCR WP1 52nd Street TCR YP2 AM Chant TOD ANID Figure 5 13 Select Device Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 21 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Using the left mouse button the user can select a device either by double clicking on the device name or by clicking on the device name once followed by clicking the Select button once The appropriate window for the requested function is then opened When finished select the Exit button in the Select Device Window to return to TRACKER s Main Window 5 6 1 Option New Device Reason for use To add a new device to the system Function Selection of this command brings up the Edit Device Configuration Window see Figure 5 9 See Option Device Configuration for details on data entry When data has been entered a new device with the entered characteristics is created 5 6 2 Option Add Comment Reason for use To add a comment to the current log file for the selected device Function Selection of this command brings up the Add Comment Window s
26. 1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 GENERAL This manual contains information needed to install configure and use the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer It also provides information about the different devices supported by TRACKER and on the Instruction language used to interact with these devices 1 2 INTENDED AUDIENCE This guide is written for the following readers e System administrators responsible for setting up and maintaining TRACKER e General users who wish to use the diagnostic capabilities of TRACKER Before reading this guide the user should have a working knowledge of the following personal computer PC operating environment e Microsoft NT Version 4 0 Service Pack 6 or later P2307 Rev Oct 07 1 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Introduction 1 3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following document conventions are used in this manual bold In command lines bold represents information to be entered exactly as shown In command lines square brackets indicate an option To include an option type only the information inside of the brackets Do not type the brackets unless they appear in bold 1 4 COMMON ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations are used in this guide CAA Computer Aided Application package for CTC II and VPI CAAPE Computer Aided Application Programming Environment COM PC communications port COM1 COM2 etc CTC Il Alstom CenTraCode II CSEX Alstom Code System Emulator eXtended KB Kilobyte 10
27. 16 checksum error checking Normal Operation A Slave device is always Continuous and is always running unless Automatic polling has been suspended The Slave device continuously reads from its communications port waiting for a Master Tracker device to connect e When a Master Tracker connects to the Slave s port the Slave handles the file retrieval reguest sending the data retrieved from the DataLogger to the Master Tracker e When the Master disconnects the Slave resumes continuously reading from the port waiting for the Master to reconnect A System Number is assigned to each remote site or location in the TRACKER system and applies only to a Slave device when a Master Tracker device is retrieving data from a Slave A Slave device transfers its data to the Master only if the System Number specified for the Slave matches the Remote System Number for the Slave specified at the Master Tracker Special Reguirements None P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 8 Alstom Signaling Inc TRACKER File Structure A APPENDIX A TRACKER FILE STRUCTURE Table A 1 lists the files and file structure used by TRACKER Table A 1 File Structure for Files Used By TRACKER DIRECTORY SUB FILE NAMES DESCRIPTION DIRECTORIES DRIVE DM TRACKER S main directory containing DLL Dynamic Link Library files subdirectories and executable files necessary to run TRACKER DM EXE TRACKER executable file DLL Dynamic linked libraries ne
28. 24 bytes MB Megabytes 1 million bytes VPI Alstom VPI Vital Processor Interlocking control system TRACKER TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer program NOTE TRACKER is a registered trademark of Alstom Signaling Inc P2307 Rev Oct 07 1 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Introduction 1 5 RELATED PUBLICATIONS For information on the Alstom VPI Vital Processor Interlocking Control System refer to VPI Vital Processor Interlocking Control System Software Reference Guide Alstom Pamphlet P2086C For information on the Alstom CenTraCode II Code Communication system refer to the CenTraCode II Communication System Reference Guide Alstom Pamphlet P2326C For information on the Alstom CenTraCode DataLogger refer to the DataLogger Reference Guide Alstom Pamphlet P2326D For information on the DataTrain VIII Code System refer to the DataTrain VIII Code System User s Manual Alstom Pamphlet P2346E This manual does not attempt to provide a detailed explanation of the products architectures or standards developed by other companies or organizations For information on Microsoft NT refer to the documentation provided by Microsoft For information on the system hardware provided refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer P2307 Rev Oct 07 1 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Introduction THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 14 Alstom Signaling Inc General Overview 2 SECTION 2
29. 3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Carefully unpack the equipment supplied with the order and check for signs of physical damage If damage is found notify the shipping carrier at once Check the items received against the packing list secured to the outside of the shipping container s All shipping materials should be saved for possible reshipment P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 4 COMPUTER SETUP This procedure covers setting up the system hardware to prepare for TRACKER software loading Follow the procedure in Table 3 1 to perform these tasks Table 3 1 Computer Setup Procedure Step Procedure 1 Select a location for the computer that is relatively dust free and away from direct sunlight Install and power up the computer according to the instructions given in the PC User s Guide Install the Windows NT Operating System if not already installed according to the instructions supplied with it 2 If using TRACKER version 4 04 or later skip to Step 3 no security device required If using TRACKER version 4 03 or earlier a Sentinel Security Device is required Insert the Plug in Sentinel Security Device into the Printer parallel port connector on the rear panel ofthe PC Make sure the end marked COMPUTER is plugged into the PC This device is required to operate TRACKER analyzer software je W
30. 6 Device Configuration Procedure Cont Step Procedure 6 Some devices have additional information that must be entered In this case other fields are visible Fill in the requested fields and select Save to save that information Devices that require additional options are e VPI Devices Require the version of the VPICAA package used to create the vital application e Version 8 for VPICAA 31746 008 and earlier e Version 10 for VPICAA 31746 009 and later e DataLogger Devices Any device being used solely for data logging requires that the Station Number and Password be specified These are assigned by the application designer that produced the CAQ file from the CAA compiler This file is used to provide mnemonics names for the log reports that can be produced An additional checkbox Set CSEX Clock applies only to a DataLogger device Check this box to instruct TRACKER to synchronize the CSEX clock with the PC clock each time TRACKER downloads data Options required for DataLogger devices are discussed in Section 5 Functions e Master Devices Reguire that the remote Slave s system and device numbers These options are discussed in Section 5 Functions 7 Move the cursor to the Continuous field to select continuous or non continuous operation as reguired If the Continuous checkbox is not selected status monitoring occurs only when the Device Window for that device is visible The Device Window is the portion of TRACK
31. ALSTOM TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer Copyright 2001 2003 2007 Alstom Signaling Inc User s Manual P2307 ALSTOM TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer Copyright 2001 2003 2007 Alstom Signaling Inc User s Manual Alstom Signaling Inc P2307 Rev October 2007 Printed in U S A LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES P2307 TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer User s Manual ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE CURRENT REVISION AND DATE PAGE Cover Title page Preface i thru vi 1 1 thru 1 4 2 1 thru 2 2 3 1 thru 3 20 4 1 thru 4 6 5 1 thru 5 38 6 1 thru 6 18 7 1 thru 7 8 A 1 thru A A B 1 thru B 8 P2307 Rev Oct 07 October 2001 October 2007 CHANGE OR REVISION LEVEL Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc PREFACE NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Information contained herein is confidential and is the property of Alstom Signaling Incorporated Where furnished with a proposal the recipient shall use it solely to evaluate the proposal Where furnished to customer it shall be used solely for the purposes of inspection installation or maintenance Where furnished to a supplier it shall be used solely in the performance of the contract The information shall not be used or disclosed by the recipient for any other purposes wh
32. CONT Topic Page 6 5 WILDCARD RESPONSES u a 6 3 6 6 INSTRUCTION FILE LANGUAGE eee eee eee eee nenene nn 6 4 B INSTRUGTIONS nout ni nd ra 6 4 6 8 SAMPLE INSTRUCTION FILE o eee eee eee eee eno eee nen 6 11 7 SECTION 7 SUPPORTED DEVICES 222222200222000000nnn0000nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn00n 7 1 Tal C E TEE 7 1 7 2 ALSTOM VITAL PROCESSOR INTERLOCKING NI 7 1 1 32 ALSTOM CENTRAGODE 28 kk ial oh A P Stance 7 2 7 4 ALSTOM CSEX AND CTC II S DATALOGGER nn nnnn nn nn nnnnne 7 2 7 5 MASTER TRACKER aan 7 5 7 6 SLAVE TRACKER e ee ee a ee 7 8 A APPENDIX A TRACKER FILE STRUCTURE 22222 2222220000022an000000nnnnnnn00 A 1 B APPENDIX B PREPARING APPLICATION DATA FOR TRACKER B 1 Bell INFRODUETION eege B 1 B 2 DIAGNOSTIC PORT SETTINGS sili spa Soos aka ana t a B 2 BA SYMBOL FLES E ER B 2 BA VITAL DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL 22222u0a020220n0an00nnunnannannennannannennansannennann B 3 Brot DATA LOG DOWAPOAD EENEG B 4 By Data Logging EE EE B 4 B 5 2 TRACKER Interface PRO lon nu B 4 BB Serial IE FOUOCO EE B 4 B 5 4 Serial Port Baud Rate Data Fommat nn nnn nn nn nn nn nn nen B 5 B 5 5 Serial Port Messages rennen ee a een ae B 6 B 5 6 CAQ File Generation oooosoronnnnnn vvn nn nn nn nn nn aaa nn B 7 P2307 Rev Oct 07 jii Alstom Signaling Inc LIST OF FIGURES Description Page Figure 3 1 Main Wumdow nn Rn 3 5 Figure 3 2 TRACKER s Polling BUTLON s241 24a
33. ER s Main Window in which specific device information and error codes are displayed For more information see Section 5 Functions P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 17 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Step Table 3 6 Device Configuration Procedure Cont Procedure Move the cursor to the Com Port field Select the desired communication port by clicking on the scroll button on the right side of this field Available ports are listed Scroll through the list until the correct port is visible then click on the port to select it NOTE The application may not support all displayed communication connections If acommunication device is not available an error message appears To edit parameters for the selected COM port click on the Configure button This opens the Edit Comm Configuration Window In this window are options for Connection Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Options and Timing In each of the boxes shown select the proper options as required by the system When all information on the screen is correct select Save to return to the Edit Device Configuration Window Edit comm configuration COM2 x r Connection Baud Rate m Data Bits Timing gt Se eae RS232 C 300 9 B Read Timeout sec fi 0 Current Loop C 1200 C 7Bits c C 2400 Modem Timeout sec 45 pop i 9600 Stop Bits ing Period mi E Polling Period min C 192K 1 Bit s dech E m Op
34. Edit Instruction User can edit device instruction files Files Log Manage User can access the Manage Log Files Window allowing access to historical log files including privilege to delete those files Print User can use the print functions available in TRACKER Interactive Mode User can use the interactive capabilities of TRACKER to communicate with field devices CAUTION Extreme care must be exercised when using some of the above functions as their misuse affects TRACKER causing incorrect operation These functions should only be granted to users who understand their use Expected result Ifthe Save button is pushed user privileges are updated Ifthe Cancel button is pushed changes are discarded After changes are saved the new user privileges are in effect P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 8 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 5 3 Option System Configuration Reason for use To allow modification of the TRACKER system configuration information Function This option opens the Edit System Configuration Window see Figure 5 7 In this window it is possible to modify the operating parameters of the TRACKER system Edit System Config EN System Name Log Capture Files Fem Rock Master Tracker Days to Keep E System Number ss Flush Time 04 00 a Number of Devices R Flush Interval 24 Min Free Space MB 50 m Log Data Reports Include Device Name IT Nolnitial Snapshot Cancel Devices
35. F 580 C6F81BD7 JUMP BULB 1 JUMP FILAMENT 2 FILAMENT 1 BULB 1 INSTRUCTION 0B94Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF B94 64EDEBE0 OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT GNG CCK TRUE JUMP FILAMENT 2 FILAMENT 2 INSTRUCTION 0588Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF 588 F6FE1BCF JUMP BULB 2 JUMP FILAMENT 3 BULB 2 INSTRUCTION 0B98Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF B98 40E96BF2 OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT GNY CCK TRUE JUMP FILAMENT 3 FILAMENT 3 INSTRUCTION 0590Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF 590 E6FC1BC7 JUMP BULB 3 JUMP FILAMENT 4 BULB 3 INSTRUCTION 0BA0Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF BA0 COF96BB2 OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT HNG CCK TRUE JUMP FILAMENT 4 P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 17 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions lt FILAMENT 4 INSTRUCTION 05980 GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF 598 16E21BBF JUMP BULB 4 JUMP FILAMENT 5 BULB 4 INSTRUCTION 0BA4Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF BA4 34E7EBC8 OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT HNY CCK TRUE JUMP FILAMENT 5 FILAMENT 5 INSTRUCTION 05A0Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF 5A0 06E01BB7 JUMP BULB 5 JUMP FILAMENT 6 BULB 5 INSTRUCTION OBACO GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF BAC B4F7EB88 OPERATOR COLD FILAMENT ING CCK TRUE JUMP FILAMENT 6 FILAMENT 6 INSTRUCTION 05A8Q GETRESP INSTRUCTION S IF SA8 36E61BAF JUMP BULB 6 INSTRUCTION N
36. GENERAL OVERVIEW 2 1 GENERAL TRACKER is a diverse software package which has a number of features intended to make problem detection and diagnosis easier for the user Some of these features are summarized below 2 2 FAULT DETECTION In the convenience of an office setting the TRACKER Diagnostic Analyzer Software can provide full time and part time monitoring of multiple field device sites simultaneously and can be configured to sound an alarm when a malfunction occurs When a fault is detected the TRACKER software automatically diagnoses the problem to indicate the fault or field condition and displays this information to the operator This helps ensure that proper spares are taken to the site the first time thus minimizing system down time 2 3 LOGGING The TRACKER software provides an historical log of errors detected so that the events leading Up to a particular failure can be later analyzed for possible trends The user can also add comments to this log using the keyboard Based on analysis of the log preventive action may be possible to protect against future problems 2 4 USER INTERFACE TRACKER uses a graphical user interface with inputs from the user coming from both the mouse a pointing device and the keyboard The user interface has been designed to minimize confusion and to reduce the learning curve for the user to become proficient in the use of the system For helpful tips on using the mouse in the Windows environm
37. M ADMINISTRATOR ara 3 1 3 3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION E 3 1 3 4 COMPUTER SETUP s ah e 3 2 3 5 SOETWARE INSTALLATION Eege ste die n ke Ped EE 3 3 3 6 SETTING TIME AND DATE sans nee 3 4 3 7 STARTING TRACKER FOR THE FIRST TIME 3 5 3 Voi Initial Sign EE 3 7 Divide Password ee EE 3 8 3 7 32 Operator ID EE 3 8 3 7 4 Password Format 2 3 9 3 7 5 Selecting and Changing Passwords and Privileges 4200 3 9 3 8 SYSTEM AND DEVICE CONFIGURATION nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 11 3 8 1 System Configuration ee EE 3 11 3 8 2 Device Configuration er ee ee a ee ad 3 15 350 Sor XING TRACKER ii EE 3 19 A SECTION 4 OPERATION uu uu00 zase nn ein nn kann na nu nn K Ked E 4 1 dk INTRODUETION antenne 4 1 2 ONLINE HEMP a O Do 4 1 4 3 OPERATING MODES nenne 4 1 4 3 1 Automatic Normal Mode 4 2 4 3 2 let 4 3 4 3 3 erte Ile AR e E 4 4 P2307 Rev Oct 07 i Alstom Signaling Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT Topic Page 4 4 DEVICE INTERACTION MODERN 4 5 4 4 1 Single Line Interactive Window 2224440s0unnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 5 4 4 2 VT 100 Terminal Emulation Window ee eeeeeeeeeeeee eee nn 4 6 5 SECTION 5 FUNCTIONS siissikssitsta icitacuk ci s v s u a u o a ba 5 1 Sle INTRODUCTION ea ren ee 5 1 5 2 DEVICE WINDOW rasen tied ao ph 5 2 93 AUTO PDEEING BUTTON Zr 5 3 Die VALE MENU coo R ee a oa ld 5 3 5 4 1 en ET Le E 1 R nee 5 4 9 42 Option SIgn Off siaaa a a
38. NICATION PORT TIMEOUT END ERR DATA INSTRUCTION C DP AR E ale k ok e le ae ale oko e k ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ohe ak ok ak le lol ohe ok le lol ohe ok ok le le lesk CPU RAM ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION C JA E E AR ale ok e he ae ale a e k ak ale oko ok le lol ohe k ok le ak ak ok ak le lol oko ok le lol ak ak ok le ie 2 2k POLY DIV ERR BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N DP E E E ale ok e le ae ale k e he ak ak oko ok he lol ohe oko ok le obe ak ok ak le lol oko ok le lol ohe ok sk le ie gt K 2k PD C3 1 ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C3 1 ERR INSTRUCTION N DP E E AR ale ok e le ae ale k ie k le oko ok ak k ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ak ak le le ohe ok le le ohe ohe ak ok le ie gt K 2k PD C3 2 ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C3 2 ERR INSTRUCTION N J PR E E AR ale ae e le ae ale a e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe se ok le obe ak ok ok le lol ohe ok le lol ohe se ok le ie gt K 2k PD C1 1 ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C1 1 ERR INSTRUCTION N JA E ar AR ale ae e he ae ohe ok e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ok le lol 2 ok K le ohe ohe ok ok le le slez PD C1 2 ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C1 2 ERR INSTRUCTION N Ps E E ale ale ale e le ae ohe oko ie le le oko ok he lol ohe k ie le ak ak ok ok le lol ohe ok he lol ohe ak ok le le lesk PD C1 1N ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C1 1N ERR INSTRUCTION N P Pe E AR ok e le le ok e
39. NSES If there are similar responses that can be received from a remote device that should all be processed the same but which have a slight difference in the response name a wildcard response name may be used The wildcard character is the exclamation point To create a wildcard response enter the response in the normal way except that instead of entering the full response name end it with the wildcard character at the point where the responses differ For example from the Alstom VPI system an input failure error may be received These errors take the form of IN 1 10 3 where the values are the module slot port Instead of needing an IN message for each of the possible values a response of IN is generated so that if the first three characters of the received response match IN then the IN response is used P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language 6 6 INSTRUCTION FILE LANGUAGE Each response can have one or more instructions actions contained within it The instructions used depend in part on the logic of how the remote device is to be interrogated and in part on the requirements of the user Each instruction is processed completely before the next instruction in the file is processed The instructions are processed in the order that they appear within the response While it is possible to go to another response from the middle of processing a response s instructions it is not possib
40. RACKER In Automatic mode the Device Status Window shows the status of all devices being monitored polled An interactive Device Window can be opened by selecting a device from the Device Status Window For each device defined as a Continuous device TRACKER opens a communications channel to the device and then polls the device based on either e The contents of the device s instruction file see Section 6 Instruction Language or e By a method integral to TRACKER for the particular device such as the Alstom CSEX DataLogger device If there is only one device assigned to a given COM communications port the device is polled over and over until TRACKER is exited If multiple devices share the same COM port a polling loop is set up Starting with the first device in the list TRACKER proceeds through the list of devices sharing the port polling each remote device in turn then moving on to the next one When the polling cycle is finished TRACKER waits for the next polling period and then begins the polling cycle again Normally devices that are using a shared port are connected through a separate piece of hardware such as a Code Operated Switch COS that can be used to select the different devices with which to communicate Therefore two devices in the same polling loop cannot be interrogated at the same time The three status levels for a device are Normal Warning and Alarm as shown by the icon in the Device Status Win
41. This section gives general information on manual intent content and conventions Section 2 GENERAL OVERVIEW This section gives an overview of the features of TRACKER describes hardware and software requirements and explains how to use on line help Section 3 GETTING STARTED This section covers the basics of using TRACKER It explains installation and configuration concepts and explains how to start and exit the program Section 4 OPERATION This section describes how TRACKER operates including the terminology used to describe the operation the handling of the remote devices and information on how TRACKER communicates with the remote devices Section 5 FUNCTIONS This section describes the features and functions most of which are available by menu options Information in each window is described as are related windows and functions Section 6 INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE This section covers the TRACKER instruction language a comprehensive set of commands available for use during the automatic interrogation of the selected device Included in this section are the available commands instruction file editor and a description of how the instruction files are used by TRACKER Section 7 SUPPORTED DEVICES This section provides a description of the different devices currently supported by TRACKER and any specific information relevant to an individual device This information includes normal configuration setup known limitation
42. UB FILE NAMES DESCRIPTION DIRECTORIES LOGFLS A directory containing log files generated by TRACKER during the course of operation mmddhhnn SL TRACKER system log files giving G the date and time the log file was created Filename format is month mm day dd hour hh minute nn LOGFLS DM A directory containing hourly log nn files for device nn mmddhhnn Ln Log files for each device Filename n format is month mm day dd hour hh minute nn and Lnn where nn is the device number starting from zero 0 P2307 Rev Oct 07 A 4 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER B APPENDIX B PREPARING APPLICATION DATA FOR TRACKER B 1 INTRODUCTION This section outlines how to prepare the application data so that the VPI or CenTraCode II s equipment can be accessed by TRACKER Application data preparation consists of entering configuration data for the VPI or CenTraCode Il s system and running one of the compilers in the Computer Aided Application Programming Environment CAAPE to generate the application data to be installed in the equipment Configuration data can be entered either graphically or textually See the CAAPE s online help for details In the following text CSEXn refers to any board in the CSEX series CSEX1 CSEX2 or CSEX3 P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER B 2 DIAGNOSTIC PORT SETTINGS Th
43. User s Guide for specific clock setting instructions P2307 Rev Oct 07 34 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 7 STARTING TRACKER FOR THE FIRST TIME Start the TRACKER software by double clicking the TRACKER icon on the desktop with the left mouse button This icon provides a shortcut to the TRACKER program dm exe When TRACKER is done starting up the Main Window appears as shown in Figure 3 1 NOTE Some versions of Tracker create a default Device 0 and report on startup that it has no instruction file If this occurs select OK This message does not occur once the properties of Device 0 are entered NOTE In the following procedures the term select refers to placing the screen cursor arrow on the specified command and clicking the left mouse button If a command is selected by mistake deselect it by clicking the right mouse button or selecting a different command BE Gecke U re in B SMB DataLogger 14 32 13 Beginning Log File processing in A SMA DataLogger NMB DataLogger North Main A VPI NMA DataLogger Auto Polling Button Device Status Window System Log Window For Help press F1 Figure 3 1 Main Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Figure 3 2 shows TRACKER s Polling Button consisting of two circular arrows Many of the menu options described later in this section are inaccessible if the Polling Button is activated In this case use the m
44. View OS 37 391 Abort Moden 09 37 39 M 37 39 T Figure 4 1 Device Window Mode Menu P2307 Rev Oct 07 4 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation The operating modes available for a given device depend on the device type as shown in Table 4 2 A description of the different Interactive modes is offered later in this section Table 4 2 Modes Available by Device Type Device Type Modes Available Alstom VPI Normal Automatic Single Line Interactive VT 100 Terminal Emulation Alstom CTC Il s Normal Automatic Single Line Interactive VT 100 Terminal Emulation Alstom CSEX DataLogger Normal Automatic Master TRACKER Normal Automatic Slave TRACKER Normal Automatic When the mode is changed to Normal or the Device Window is closed automatic polling of the device is restarted by the device manager portion of TRACKER 4 3 3 Configuration Mode This mode is used during installation of TRACKER to specify both the overall TRACKER configuration and the diagnostic configuration of each device This mode is also used by the System Administrator to make future configuration changes Refer to Section 3 Getting Started for detailed procedures Access to this mode requires the proper privilege level P2307 Rev Oct 07 44 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation 4 4 DEVICE INTERACTION MODES At times it may be necessary to interact directly with the remote device without TRACKER normal polling process occurring To fac
45. a 3 6 Figure 4 1 Device Window Mode Menu 4 3 Figure 4 2 Single Line Interactive Mode Window ernennen 4 5 Figure 4 3 VT 100 Terminal Emulation WiNdow nn 4 6 Figure 5 1 Device MODERT 5 2 Figure 5 2 File Menu Options ENEE 5 3 Figure 5 3 Sign on WINndoW EE 5 4 Figure 5 4 Edit EE de 5 6 Figure 5 5 Edit Password WINDOWS EE 5 6 Figure 5 6 Edit User Information WiNdoW au 5 7 Figure 5 7 Edit System Configuration Window nn 5 9 Figure 5 8 Select Device Wmdow eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee nenene 5 12 Figure 5 9 Edit Device Configuration Window 2200s0sssnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 5 13 Figure 5 10 Edit Comm Configuration Window nn eee 5 16 Figure 5 11 Cable Wiring for VPI CPU Board to Current Loop Adapter 5 19 Figure 5 12 Device Menu nun anne nn dann nnd 5 21 Figure 5 13 Select Device Wmdow EE 5 21 Figure 5 14 Add Comment Wumdow uk 5 22 Figure 5 15 Edit Instruction File Window 22222224000044444nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnn 5 23 Figure 5 16 View Log Dialog Wumdow nn 5 24 Figure 5 17 Log Reports Window 5 25 Figure 5 18 Display Log Report WiNdow ener 5 26 Figure 5 19 New Log Report Wumdow AEN 5 27 Figure 5 20 Manage Log Files Window eeeeeeeeee eee eee eee nenene 5 28 Figure 5 21 Manage Capture Files Window nn nn 5 29 Figure 5 22 Single Line Interactive Window un 5 31 Figure 5 23 VT100 Terminal Emulation Window nn 5 32 Figure 5 24 Win
46. aK ohe 2 ok le he ohe ohe ok sk k ie 2 2k P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont lt Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions TRE VALERR DP E rate ale ok ae ohe ok k k ak ohe oko ok he lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le le ohe 2 ok le lol ohe ok sk ee 2 2k BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N TREVAL DP E E E k ok e le k k ok e k ak ak oko ok le ak ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ak ak le le ohe ohe ok le lol ohe sle se le le lesk OPERATOR TR VALUE ERROR IN GROUP PORT INSTRUCTION N RCHK CWD ERR RCHK CWD DP E E AR A ok e le k k ok ok he ak ak oko ok le ak ohe ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ak le lol ohe ok le lol ohe ok ok le le lezi BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N 138 E ARH ok e le ae ale ok ok he ak ohe oko ok le he ohe ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ak le aK ohe 2 ok K le ohe ohe ok sk le ie 2 2k OPERATOR ERROR IN CHECKWORD INSTRUCTION N VRD XFER ERR 138 E AR ale ok e he le oko ok he ak ohe ak ok he ale ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ak ak ak ohe 2 ok k le ohe ohe ok ok le ie gt K 2k BEEP ALARM OPERATOR VRD XFER ERR INSTRUCTION C BAD IN DATA 1338 E AR ale ok e le ae ale k ok k ak ohe oko ok he le ohe ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le ak ohe 2 ok le le ohe ohe ok sk le ie 2 2k BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N INF 138 E AR ale ok e le ae ale ok ok he ak ohe oko ok he lol
47. age Log Files Window is displayed allowing the user to perform the functions available P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 28 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 7 Option Capture File Manage Reason for use To allow management of files containing captured data from Alstom CSEX and CTC Il s DataLogger devices Function Similar in function to the Log File Manage option the Manage Capture Files Window allows the manipulation of data files previously retrieved from Alstom CSEX and CTC Il s DataLogger devices see Figure 5 21 Manage Capture Files for NMA DataLogger x Directories 02261100 C4P 02261 200 C4P Delete Dir de i Delete File Figure 5 21 Manage Capture Files Window The only action the user can take aside from looking to see what files are in what directories is to delete a data file or an entire data directory Ifthe Delete File or Delete Dir button is selected after highlighting a filename or directory a confirmation message appears asking to confirm the deletion If the user indicates that it is okay to delete the file or directory it is deleted Deleted files or data directories cannot be recovered Expected result The Manage Capture Files Window is displayed allowing the user to perform the functions available P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 29 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 8 Option Normal View Reason for use Run the device in Automatic mode with all communications in and out displayed in the De
48. age components and attach them to the board s serial port B 5 6 CAQ File Generation Select the Generate TRACKER Information in the application s run controls in CAAPE A CAQ file is generated by the compiler Copy this file into the Data Logger device configuration in TRACKER P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 7 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 8 Alstom Signaling Inc FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 717 4477 OR WWW ALSTOMSIGNALINGSOLUTIONS COM ALSTOM SIGNALING INC 1025 JOHN STREET WEST HENRIETTA NY 14586
49. allations e IBM Laptop Computer or compatible portable installations optional e Printer optional e Telephone Modem Hayes compatible dial up optional e Interconnecting cables and instructions for the equipment listed above P2307 Rev Oct 07 2 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 INTRODUCTION This section contains instructions on how to install and configure the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer software and system and how to start and exit the program Ifthe system already has tne TRACKER software installed and configured proceed to Section 4 The procedures in this section apply to both the desktop and laptop versions of the TRACKER system See Appendix B for instructions on configuring the applications VPI or CenTraCode II s equipment so they can communicate with TRACKER On line help is available at all times in the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer by pressing F1 3 2 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR A key person and a designated alternate should be assigned to act as System Administrators for the TRACKER system s A System Administrator assigns and updates user passwords and also makes required configuration changes to the system Often the person installing setting up the TRACKER system also acts as a System Administrator If this is not the case the System Administrator should know the procedures given here so as to become familiar with the configuration process 3
50. ally purged deleted from the system P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 12 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Step Table 3 5 System Configuration Procedure Cont Procedure Use the mouse to move the cursor to the Log Capture Files Flush Time field entering the desired flush time in military time 24 hour clock For example to flush the files at 4 00 am enter 0400 To flush the files at 5 00 pm enter 1700 Flush time is the time of day 24 hour clock when TRACKER files that are older than the Days to Keep value are deleted It is recommended that the Flush Time be set to occur during a low system activity period such as early in the morning or late at night Use the mouse to move the cursor to the Log Capture Files Flush Interval field entering the desired flush interval time This entry specifies how often during the day old TRACKER files are purged For example a flush interval of four causes old files to be purged every four hours at the Flush Time at the Flush Time plus four hours etc If this value is zero the effect is the same as an entry of 24 hours the files are purged once a day at the Flush Time The Include Device Name check box determines the format of the reports TRACKER can create from log files Log reports can be created using the captured event data from one or more Data Logger devices selected by the user If a report contains data from multiple devices it always includes a Device Name column
51. assword Data log download makes use of certain diagnostic features on the CSEXn board Ifa diagnostic password has been specified in the application make sure it is also entered when configuring the Data Logger device in TRACKER B 5 2 TRACKER Interface Port A serial connection must be made to one of the board s serial ports for accessing its logged data The TRACKER Interface Port identifies the serial port and the address station number to be used by the DT8 protocol The input and output addresses must match the Station Number entered in TRACKER for the Data Logger device Text CSI File TRACKER INTERFACE PORT port number INPUT ADDRESS address OUTPUT ADDRESS address For example TRACKER INTERFACE PORT 5 INPUT ADDRESS 01 OUTPUT ADDRESS 01 Graphics Use the TRACKER Interface section of the Diagnostics tab in the boar s editing dialog B 5 3 Serial Protocol Assign a protocol type of DT8 SLAVE to the TRACKER port Text CSS File P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 4 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER SERIAL PORT n TYPE DT8 SLAVE Graphics Select the protocol type in the appropriate Port tab of the board s editing dialog B 5 4 Serial Port Baud Rate Data Format The serial por s baud rate and data format must match those in TRACKER The default settings in the standard DT8 or the user specified LPC file can be used or the default settings can be overridden by application records
52. atsoever FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 717 4477 OR WWW ALSTOMSIGNALINGSOLUTIONS COM ALSTOM SIGNALING INC 1025 JOHN STREET WEST HENRIETTA NY 14586 REVISION LOG be owe Seen WEN 1 February 2003 Corrections and additions JR to reflect operation of the latest TRACKER software revision 2 June 2003 Add ability to create JM multi device log reports make additional corrections for latest revision H October 2003 Add instructions on preparing application data October 2007 Reformat Sentinel Security Device no longer required for some versions Checked Approved RH R JB RH JM NI P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual is intended to provide the information needed to install configure and use the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer NOTE The information contained in this manual encompasses all of the features and functions of TRACKER Please be aware that some of the functions described herein may not be included in the version purchased If there is a question about whether a specific feature should be included in the release purchased please contact your Alstom Sales Representative for more information The information in this manual is arranged into sections The title and a brief description of each section follow Section 1 INTRODUCTION
53. c Functions 5 6 10 Option VT100 View Reason for use To open the VT100 Terminal Emulation Window Function This option brings up the VT100 Terminal Emulation Window Use this window to utilize the full screen capabilities of certain remote devices normally those supporting MAC Maintenance Access diagnostics such as Alstom s CSEX or CenTraCode ll s Expected result View the VT100 Terminal Emulation Window see Figure 5 23 i Tracker South Main A YPI File Edit Device Window Help South Main B YPI SMB DataLogger South Main A VPI SMA DataLogger North Main B VPI NMB DataLogger North Main A VPI NMA DataLogger South Main A YPI For Help press EL Figure 5 23 VT100 Terminal Emulation Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 32 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 7 WINDOW MENU Figure 5 24 displays the options available in the Window Menu i Tracker South Main B YPI File Edit Device Window Help Cascade Tile Arrange Icons 1 South Main A VPI v 2 South Main B VPI South Main B YPI Figure 5 24 Window Menu 5 7 1 Options Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Reason for use To organize Device Windows Function These options organize the visible Device Windows in one of the following ways e Cascade shows all windows in an overlapped way e Tile shows all windows butted against each other e Arrange Icons lines up all window icons These are standard Windows NT
54. ce report The device name report start and end times and the report preparation date are displayed at the top of the window The table at the bottom of the window displays all the records in the report These records can be sorted by any of the heading categories Time Bit Name etc by clicking on the heading Clicking on the same heading again sorts by that heading but in the opposite order ascending descending If the report includes data from multiple devices or if the user has selected the Include Device Name option in system configuration a Device Name column is displayed in the table of data records If the report is for multiple devices the table is initially displayed pre sorted by time The Text File button generates a text version of the displayed report with the present ordering The file name is the same as the report file but with a txt extension The Print button prints the displayed report with the present ordering on the PC printer The New Log Report Window shown in Figure 5 19 allows the user to generate a new report for the selected DataLogger devices New Log Report x Start Date 1723703 Start Time 15 00 00 End Date 1 29 03 End Time 17 00 00 Report Name Report Device 0 01231517 Report Directory CADMDbFIs m Cancel Figure 5 19 New Log Report Window The user fills in the report start and end dates and times and the report name The report name becomes the file nam
55. cessary for the executables to run HLP TRACKER HL Help files used with TRACKER P etc CAPFLS A directory containing capture files that include data retrieved from the CAPFLS DM__ A directory containing capture files nn for device nn starting with nn 00 CSEX DataLogger CAPFLS DM__ A directory containing capture files nn for month MM and day DD MMDD CAPFLS DM__ A directory containing capture files nn for the date and time specified MMDD including all data logged by the CSEX DataLogger for that hour US Filename format is month mm day dd hour hh minute nn P2307 Rev Oct 07 A 1 Alstom Signaling Inc TRACKER File Structure Table A 1 File Structure for Files Used By TRACKER Cont DIRECTORY SUB FILE NAMES DESCRIPTION DIRECTORIES CFIGFLS A directory containing the configuration files for the system DIE DM_COMM C Communications setup for all ports FG DM DEV CFG Device information for each device DM_SYS CFG System configuration devices system name etc DM_SEC CFG Security information user names passwords DL_nn DAT Data file for device nn containing information regarding downloaded data logs from DataLogger directories DEBUGFLS A directory containing TRACKER diagnostic files used to determine and correct operational problems DBFLS A directory containing database report files Xxx CSV Comma Separated Value database report files P
56. d Code Operated Switch If there is a multiport device attached to the TRACKER PC COS Setup such as a Code Operated Switch then this code string is used to set the device to the correct port before any other functions are performed Examples of such functions are dialing the modem or attempting to communicate with the remote device The caret symbol A can be used to generate control characters For example enter AD to generate a Ctrl D character If there is no multi port device attached to the PC this field should be left blank Remote System Number This field is applicable only to the Master TRACKER device type The value in this field from 1 to 99 is used to match a Master device with a specific remote Slave TRACKER system A Slave transfers its data to a Master only if the System Number specified for the Slave see Option System Configuration matches the Remote System Number specified in this field See Section 7 Supported Devices for additional detail on Master and Slave TRACKER device types Remote Device Number This field is applicable only to the Master TRACKER device type The value in this field is used to map a Master device to a unique Slave TRACKER device at a remote TRACKER system See Section 7 Supported Devices for additional detail on Master and Slave TRACKER device types Continuous If this box is checked the device is in continuous operation mode otherwise it is in interactive operati
57. d automatically changes the arrow to a flashing cursor Edit the text as desired Place the screen arrow in the Password field and edit the text as desired Note that the Privileges box contains checkboxes that indicate the privileges for the selected operator The example in Step 2 indicates all system privileges have been granted These privileges are required for a user to act as System Administrator However if setting privileges for another operator 2 through 15 checkmarks associated with the necessary privilege s need to be set for that operator For a description of privileges refer to Section 4 Operation Repeat steps 2 through 5 for all other system operators as required When all entered information is correct select Save The information is now validated and stored in the system memory P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 10 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 8 SYSTEM AND DEVICE CONFIGURATION Before placing the TRACKER analyzer into service the monitoring parameters of the system and the devices being monitored must be specified CAUTION After certain system and device properties have been edited Tracker may request a program restart Finish configuration editing then shut down and restart Tracker Failure to do so will cause unpredictable results 3 8 1 System Configuration Follow the procedure in Table 3 5 to set the system configuration Table 3 5 System Configuration Procedure Step Procedure 1 Fro
58. d conductors 232CL4 RS 232 to Current Loop Adapter 4 as Serial data cable with DB25S female connector on one end and required match to PC or data terminal on the other Use the following wiring diagram to complete the cable between the VPI CPU board and the 232CL4 current loop adapter DB35P Current Loop CPU Board Terminal Block T T R R Figure 5 11 Cable Wiring for VPI CPU Board to Current Loop Adapter P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 19 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Configure the communications program to be used on the PC to the following serial data format 1200 baud 7 data bits 2 stop bits no parity In lieu of 2 stop bits select 1 stop bit and MARK parity to produce the same serial data format For more information on current loop configuration please refer to the Alstom Publication P2086B Volume 1 of 4 P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 20 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 DEVICE MENU Figure 5 12 displays the options available in the Device Menu Some of these options are only available when polling is stopped To do so deselect the Polling Button located just below the File menu choice a Tracker CSEX3 Diags File Edit BIZ Window Help New Device 63th Street SIH Y Add C ae 63th Street SIH V Edit Instruction File ERSTER 63rd Street TCR Log Display 63rd Street TCR Log Reports Log File Manage 03 37 38 Hommel View 09 37 38 Interactive View 09 37 38 09 37 39 VT10
59. dow When a device changes status an audible alarm is generated to indicate the change At the same time the icon preceding the device name is changed to indicate the current status The analyzer can then perform a more detailed analysis of the device to determine the cause of the status change depending on the programming contained in the instruction file P2307 Rev Oct 07 4 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation 4 3 2 Interactive Mode When Interactive mode is selected the Automatic mode of diagnostics is stopped for the selected device and manual interactive operation between the user and the device is allowed see Device Interaction Modes later in this section for additional detail The Device Window is displayed with the most recent logged messages being displayed in the scroll area of this window The date and time the message was logged and the content of the message is displayed in the Device Window As new messages are generated they are appended to the bottom of the display causing the text to scroll when the window becomes full Messages are also stored in a log file including an identifier to indicate the type of message see Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Log File Message Types Message Type New Device 69th Street SIH V N 69th Street SIH V 63rd Street TCR 63rd Street TCR Log Display 63rd Street TCR Log Reports Log File Manage Edit Instruction File w Normal View Interactive View 39 VT100
60. dow Menu EE 5 33 Figure 5 257 HEIPE NEMU E 5 35 Figure 5 26 Help Topics Window u NO esk ash ey st n kus 5 36 Figure 5 27 About TRACKER Dialog Box eee eee eee eee eee eeen nn 5 37 Figure 7 1 Device Mapping ooooonnnnn RE 7 6 Figure 7 2 Block Diagram of Master Slave Helatonsbes 7 7 P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc LIST OF TABLES Description Page Table 3 1 Computer Setup Procedure nn nn nr 3 2 Table 3 2 TRACKER Software Installation Procedure nen 3 3 Table 3 3 Initial Sign On Procedure oooornn o nn 3 7 Table 3 4 Setting and Changing Passwords and Privileges Procedure 3 9 Table 3 5 System Configuration Procedure 3 11 Table 3 6 Device Configuration Procecdure nn 3 15 Table 4 1 Log File Message Types no o rr rn 4 3 Table 4 2 Modes Available by Device Type 4 4 Wble 531 Sen PHVIGGCS yes ee re se ee 5 8 Table 5 2 System Configuration Editable Parameters 5 10 Table 5 3 Device Configuration Editable Parameters nn 5 14 Table 5 4 Edit Comm Configuration Editable Parameter 5 17 Table 5 5 Required materials for Current Loop Adatter 5 19 Table 6 1 Sample Instruction Fleur 6 11 Table 7 1 Data Logger Instruction File Template nn 7 4 Table A 1 File Structure for Files Used By TRACKER n A 1 P2307 Rev Oct 07 V Alstom Signaling Inc THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 vi Alstom Signaling Inc Introduction
61. ds a message to the screen indicating that the password has failed e Acheck box labeled Clear Last Stored Event Data is used to clear the date and time of the last event retrieved from the DataLogger Normally this box is checked or unchecked only when TRACKER is configured Its setting determines the data needed for retrieval from the DataLogger so that data is not retrieved more than once For example if TRACKER s computer is off for a period of time this allows TRACKER to retrieve only the necessary data At the completion of data retrieval this value is updated with the date and time of the last successfully retrieved event from the DataLogger e A check box labeled Set CSEX Clock determines whether or not TRACKER sends a clock change message to the DataLogger prior to data retrieval If the box is checked the DataLogger clock is set to the PC clock each time data is retrieved this also causes the DataLogger to close the currently open data directory and to open a new one so that the most recent events may be retrieved Normally the DataLogger creates a new directory only at the start of each hour Note that this box should not be checked if some other process is responsible for periodically setting and synchronizing the DataLogger clock P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices DataLogger Processing The Main Window appears when the TRACKER software is started TRACKER in Automatic mode immediately
62. e with the extension CSV added Optionally select a directory in which to store the report other than the default directory DM DBFLS After the report has been generated which may take several seconds the Log Reports Window Figure 5 17 is redisplayed and the new report is added to its report list NOTE To generate a report certain files must be available on the computer See Alstom CSEX and CTC II s DataLogger in Section 7 for more information P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 27 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 6 Option Log File Manage Reason for use To allow access to existing log files for the purposes of viewing printing and deleting them Function This option opens the Manage Log Files Window for the selected device see Figure 5 20 From this window view delete and print existing log files To perform any of these functions simply select a file by clicking on it then select the button for the appropriate function MIOIAFRIINA Figure 5 20 Manage Log Files Window If the View button is selected a Log File Display Window opens which contains the contents of the log file If the Print button is selected the contents of the log file are sent to the printer If the Delete button is selected a confirmation message asks the user to confirm the deletion of the log file If the user indicates that it is okay to delete the log file it is deleted A log file that is deleted cannot be recovered Expected result The Man
63. e Configuration in Section 5 This number must correspond to the device number that represents the DataLogger on the Slave Tracker PC Device number counting begins at 0 zero Figure 7 1 is an example of this mapping Master Tracker Slave Tracker PC Devices PC 1 Devices 00 PCI Datalogger 1 00 Datalogger 2 00 PCI Datalogger 1 00 Datalogger 2 Slave Tracker PC 2 Devices 00 PCI Datalogger 1 gt 00 Datalogger 2 00 PCI Datalogger 1 00 Datalogger 2 Figure 7 1 Device Mapping In this example the Master Tracker devices are 00 01 02 and 03 and their corresponding Remote Device Numbers are 00 01 00 and 01 See the block diagram in Figure 7 2 for a graphical representation of the Master Slave relationship P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices Master Slave Block Diagram Master Tracker PC Slave Slave Tracker PC 1 Tracker PC 2 DL DL DL DL COM5 COM6 COM5 COM6 Remote Remote Remote Remote Device 0 Device 1 Device 0 Device 1 Corresponds to Corresponds to Corresponds to Corresponds to Master Tracker Master Tracker Master Tracker Master Tracker device 0 device 1 device 2 device 3 Figure 7 2 Block Diagram of Master Slave Relationships P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 7 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices 7 6 SLAVE TRACKER Mode of Communication binary message protocol which includes CRC
64. e Tracker After the time range is entered data transfer begins The Device Window shows the status of the transfer as files are retrieved When the transfer is done a message box is displayed which has the completion status indicating if the transfer was successful A System Number is assigned to each remote site or location in the TRACKER system refer to Option System Configuration in Section 5 The System Number applies only to a Slave device when a Master Tracker device is retrieving data from a Slave A Slave device transfers its data to the Master only if the System Number specified for the Slave matches the Remote System Number for the Slave specified at the Master Tracker refer to Option Device Configuration in Section 5 Special Requirements A Master Tracker device must be defined for each remote DataLogger from which data can be retrieved When defining the device in the Edit Device Configuration Window Figure 5 9 specify the Type to be Master Tracker Since it is possible to have multiple DataLoggers from different systems accessed by a PC acting as the Master Tracker it is necessary to map the devices on the Master Tracker PC to the Slave Tracker DataLogger devices P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices The Remote Device Number for the associated DataLogger on the Slave Tracker PC must be entered in the device configuration setup refer to Option Devic
65. e baud rates and data formats of the diagnostic ports the Hand Held Terminal HHT port on a CPU PD board and the MAC ports on CSEXn and CenTraCode Il s CPU boards must be compatible with the TRACKER comm port settings for VPI and CTC II devices The CPU PD HHT port has settings of 1200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity these settings cannot be changed The non vital MAC port has default settings of 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity These settings can be changed through the CAAPE Text CSI File DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL BAUD RATE baud rate DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL DATA FORMAT data bits stop bits parity For example DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL BAUD RATE 9600 DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL DATA FORMAT 8 1 N Graphics Use the Terminal section of the Diagnostics tab on the CSEXn board s editing dialog B 3 SYMBOL FILES Some TRACKER devices use a compiler generated symbol file CAS or CAQ file to determine the readable variable names placed in reports Select the Generate TRACKER Information option in the application s run controls The compiler generates a CAS or CAQ file Copy the file into TRACKER when editing device configuration P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER B 4 VITAL DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL The Vital Diagnostic Protocol VDP is available when using the appropriate versions of vital and non vital system software to pass CPU PD diagnostics through the MAC po
66. ee Figure 5 14 into which the user can type whatever comment is needed When the OK button is selected the comment is added to the log file with a date and time stamp indicating when the comment was entered If Cancel is selected the comment is discarded Add Comment to Log File i xl Comment M y comment Cancel Figure 5 14 Add Comment Window Expected result After the comment is saved it appears in the log file P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 22 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 3 Option Edit Instruction File Reason for use To make modifications to the instruction file for the selected device Function Selection of this option opens the Edit Instruction File Window shown in Figure 5 15 Here the user can add modify and delete response procedures as well as edit the contents of a given procedure Edit Instruction File Responses r Actions INPUT FILE INSTRUCTION N POLYDIVERR zl Save Done Print Figure 5 15 Edit Instruction File Window When finished if the Save button is selected the instruction file compiler executes If there is an error the response with the erroneous instruction is displayed If there are no errors a message indicating that the compile was successful is displayed When the Done button is selected if the file has not been saved a dialog box is displayed asking the user to confirm that any changes made should be discarded This also val
67. eful when trying to determine if the responses being received from the remote device are being handled correctly or if responses are being received that are not part of the instruction file Result Log file contains a record of all text sent to and received from the remote device Normal Format NORMAL Description Sets the error state of this device to Normal Result The device name is moved to the Normal box in TRACKER s Main Window Operator Format OPERATOR text string Description Places an operator informational message in the log file The message consists of the date and time the message was logged followed by the text string information It is prefixed by an O to indicate that it is an operator message Operator messages are displayed in the message area of the Device Window when this window is opened It is possible to use the wildcard character at the end of the text string if the response is a wildcard response If used the portion of the string after the wildcard character is appended to the texf string Example e Response IN e Received response IN 1 10 5 e Instruction Action OPERATOR Input Failure Module Slot Port e Displayed in the log file as O 10 15 95 11 13 22 Input Failure Module Slot Port 1 10 5 P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 9 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language If the wildcard character is used and the response does not contain a wildcard the entire response is appended
68. ent refer to the PC Users Guide and Windows NT Users Guide that came with the computer system NOTE Throughout this manual erasing editing text in a window refers to positioning the cursor to the immediate right of the text clicking the left mouse button and then pressing the backspace key to erase the desired characters In addition a block of text may be erased by clicking at the beginning of the block holding down the left mouse button while moving to the end of the block releasing the mouse button and then pressing the Delete key P2307 Rev Oct 07 2 1 Alstom Signaling Inc General Overview 2 5 ON LINE HELP In addition to this manual information is also available during TRACKER operation through its on line help Help is available while the program runs by pressing F1 in the window of interest 2 6 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer software requires Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Operating System Software Service Pack 6 or higher 2 7 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS The following lists equipment necessary for use of the TRACKER software Optional equipment is equipment not required for every installation but may be required for specific installations e TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer software installation disk e Sentinel Security Device if using TRACKER version 4 03 or earlier TRACKER versions 4 04 and later do not require the security device e IBM or Compatible Personal Computer office inst
69. et SIH VF2 63rd Street TCR NYP 63rd Street TCR YP1 63rd Street TCR YP2 52nd Street TCR NYP 52nd Street TCR VPI 52nd Street TCR YP2 l AML C hrnek TTD ANID a Select the first device to configure by double clicking on the name with the left mouse button or by selecting the device by single clicking on it and then clicking on the OK button Go to Step 4 If number of devices was not previously set select Device gt New Device from the top menu bar to add new devices Tracker P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 15 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3 6 Device Configuration Procedure Cont Step Procedure 4 The Edit Device Configuration Window for the selected device opens Erase any existing text in the Device Name field and enter the new device name Edit Device 50 Config YPI DataLogger EN Device Name Com Port ve DataLoggel come DI Phone Number Configure Code Operated Switch Setup Type Alstom Data Logger F Continuous Station Number I Clear Last Stored Event Data Password 5 IT Set CSEX Clock Files Cancel 5 Move the cursor to the Type field Select the proper type of device by clicking on the scroll button on the right side of this field A list of the available device types appears Scroll through the list to find the correct device type and then click on the type to select it P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 16 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3
70. fines should only be performed in the DEFINE response which is executed once when the device process begins The following different type values are supported e Used to define a symbol that can be used in place of a specific value e Used to define the wildcard character Only needed if something besides the exclamation point is to be used Examples e To define a symbol that can be used instead of a hexadecimal address use DEFINE SYMBOL BAD_INPUT 1AFE e To define the wildcard character to be the percent sign use DEFINE WILDCARD Result The new symbol is added and available for use or the new wildcard character is put into use P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Filter Format FILTER response name time 1 time2 alt response name Description Filters are used to filter out responses received repetitively from the remote device but that do not need to be processed each time they are received The first time the response name response is received the response is processed and the filter is activated While the filter is active whenever the response is received within time1 minutes of the previous reception the alt response name response is processed instead If the response is received more than timeT minutes from the previous reception it is processed normally In either case if the latest reception occurred more than time2 minutes after the previous one the active filter is deactiva
71. fthey do not match an error message is displayed stating that the password is not changed Select cancel at any time during the password change to abort the change Expected result The password is changed Edit Password xj Enter New Password e Enter Again ee Figure 5 5 Edit Password Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 5 2 Option Users Reason for use To modify user information such as sign on IDs passwords and privileges Function This option opens the Edit User Information Window shown in Figure 5 6 In this window select the user information to be modified from the Operator field After selection modify tne operator ID and password as well as privileges assigned Edit Users x d Operator1 Privileges A v perator Operator 1 Edit Users Operator ID USER Edit Configuration Password PASSWORD Edit Instruction Files Log Manage Print Interactive Mode Save Cancel Save Figure 5 6 Edit User Information Window The following privileges can be assigned Each privilege is independent of the others therefore as many or as few can be selected P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 7 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 1 User Privileges Parameter Description Edit Users User can edit the sign on and password information for all users Edit Configuration User can edit system and device configuration
72. functions The user can get more information from the Windows NT Users Manual Expected result The Device Windows are organized in the desired fashion P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 33 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 7 2 Options Device Windows Reason for use To view the desired Device Window Function These options are generated dynamically by TRACKER with one selection for each Device Window that is visible Expected result The selected Device Window comes into view P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 34 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 8 HELP MENU Figure 5 25 displays the options available in the Help Menu Tracker CSEX3 Diags File Edit Device Window Bridge Pratt CIH y Help Topics Bridge Pratt CIH F Tutorial VPI DataLogger About Tracker CSEX3 Diags 12 34 48 INITIAL Figure 5 25 Help Menu P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 35 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 9 OPTION HELP TOPICS Reason for use To obtain help for the TRACKER system Function This option opens the Contents tab of the Help Topics Window for TRACKER shown in Figure 5 26 The help file contains information on how to select devices the different menu options and the various window displays Help Topics DM Application Help Contents Find Click a topic and then click Display Or click another tab such as Index a Introduction 2 What is Tracker Devices and Device Modes Security 2 User Interface Overview Using Online Hel
73. ges are discarded In either event the screen returns to the Edit Device Configuration Window When the Save button is selected in the Edit Device Configuration Window all devices are stopped their new configuration information is loaded and then they are restarted P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 18 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 5 5 Current Loop Adapter The following information should be used only if the Edit Comm Configuration Connection selection is current loop This information describes the connection of B amp B Electronics 232CL4 current loop adapters to an Alstom VPI CPU board 59473 742 to access internal diagnostic information Note that the CPU PD board 31166 029 utilizes RS 232 signal levels The CPU board s diagnostic port is configured as an active current loop Connection of the current loop adapter translates 20 mA current loop signals to EIA232 signal levels to allow the use of a personal computer or video data terminal to examine the diagnostic information inside the CPU board that operates on the vital logic of the system The current loop adapter should be connected as a passive current loop This means that the power to operate the current loop comes from the CPU board Table 5 5 is a list of the materials needed to accomplish this connection Table 5 5 Required materials for Current Loop Adapter tem Quantity DB25P male connector as Four conductor cable 22 to 26 American Wire Gauge standard require
74. he k k oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le obe ak ok ak le aK 3K oko ok le lol ohe se ok le ie gt K 2k PD C1 2N ERR OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR C1 2N ERR INSTRUCTION N DP Pe E AR ale ok ie he ae ale a ok he ak ale oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ok le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ok sk ee 2s 2k P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions lt DP E E ale ale ok e le k k k e he ak ak oko ok he lol ohe ok ie le obe ak ok ak le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ak ok le le sle 2k OPERATOR POLY DIV ERROR LOAD ERR INSTRUCTION N PD LOAD ERR DP E ar AR ale ok ie he le e e he ak ak oko ok he lol ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ak le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ak ok le ie 2 2k BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION N PROM MEM ERR DP E E AR ale ok e he ae ale e e le ak ak oko ok he lol ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ak le lol ohe ok le lol ohe ok ok le le slez BEEP ALARM OPERATOR ROUTINE PROM MEMORY ERROR INSTRUCTION N ROUTINE PROM J PR FR E AR ale ok e le ae ale oko ie k le oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ok le le 2 ok K lol ohe ak sk ee 2 2k BEEP ALARM OPERATOR ADS NOSHADOW PROM MEMORY ERROR INSTRUCTION N ADS NOSHADOW DP E E ale ale ok ie le ae ale ok ok he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le lol ok ok he lol ohe ok sk le ie 2s 2k
75. idates the file If errors exist for any of the responses the first response with errors is highlighted selected see Figure 5 15 When the Print button is selected the instruction file for the device selected is printed on the attached printer When the Select Device Window is closed after one or more instruction files have been modified the device manager restarts all devices and puts the new instruction files into P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 23 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions use See Section 6 Instruction Language for a more detailed description of how to use instruction files and for information on their execution and available commands Expected result Upon completion of modifications to instruction files the device processes are restarted incorporating the new instruction files 5 6 4 Option Log Display Reason for use To display the current log file without having to open the interactive Device Window Function This option opens the View Log Dialog Window shown in Figure 5 16 It displays within it the contents of the current log file for the selected device The user can scroll through the log file using the scroll bars The most recent contents of the device log file are updated in the Device Window so that the user can see the most recent messages from the device The View Log Dialog Window does not interactively update messages until Done is selected The log file can be printed by pressing the Print button Th
76. ilitate this two different modes are available to interact with the remote device These modes are described in detail in the following paragraphs 4 4 1 Single Line Interactive Window Single line Interactive mode see Figure 4 2 is designed to work in the same manner as a hand held terminal Enter one line commands using the keyboard and send them to the remote device with the Send button Refer to the system s VPI Operation and Maintenance manual for hand held terminal commands Tracker South Main A PI fe x File Edit Device Window Help South Main B VPI SMB DataLogger TESES Beanie Leg Ge processing S 54 eginning Log File processing SM Da age 14 53 54 Beginning Log File processing NMB DataLogger 14 52 54 Beginning Log File processing North Main A VPI NMA DataLogger South Main A PI In xj lt s For Help press F1 Figure 4 2 Single Line Interactive Mode Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 4 5 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation 4 4 2 VT 100 Terminal Emulation Window The VT 100 Terminal Emulation Window Figure 4 3 is designed to allow utilization of the full screen interaction capabilities of certain devices This window operates just like a VT 100 terminal including the use of control characters and the arrow keys Please note that the mouse cannot be used to cut and paste text in the terminal window The only function that the mouse can perform is to close the terminal emulation window
77. ion A caution statement is used when failure to follow the recommended procedure could result in loss or alteration of data A typical caution found in a manual is as follows CAUTION Changing session date and time to earlier values may affect the ability of the History Window to store data correctly Note A note is normally used to provide minor additional information to the reader to explain the reason for a given step in a test procedure or to just provide a background detail An example of the use of a note follows NOTE A capacitor may be mounted on the circuit board with a RTV adhesive Use the same color RTV P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page 1 SECTION S INTRODUCTION 56 nenn 1 1 IE GENERAL Ne EE 1 1 1 2 INTENDED AUBIENGE ya 1 1 1 3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS nn nnnnn rn 1 2 1 4 COMMON ABBREVIATIONS on ion n nn nn 1 2 1 5 BELATED PUBLIEATIONS HAAG erento Seinen niet nen 1 3 2 SECTION 2 GENERAL OVERVIEW s si asii s u osvia asi sla ii ic 2 1 2 ler GENERAD e enere 2 1 2 2 FAULT DETECTION zer ee bobo po a B 2 1 23 lt LOGGING EE 2 1 2A WISE Wee 2 1 25 VON HN PEP ee 2 2 2 6 SOFTWARE BEQUIREMENTS eegener eege 2 2 2 7 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS s dspisi ssn sti cnie bind 2 2 S SECTION 3 GEFTING STARTED nn 3 1 Sl INTRODUCTION ass a a n 3 1 3 2 SYSTE
78. is causes the current log file for the selected device to be printed on the printer connected to the PC System Name Chunan Maintenance System Device Name North Main A VPI Device Number 5 File Open Date Tuesday January 30 2001 File Open Time 15 49 09 Figure 5 16 View Log Dialog Window Expected result The View Log Dialog Window displays the contents of the current log file P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 24 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 6 5 Option Log Reports Reason for use To allow viewing and management of log reports and generation of new ones Function This program is used to convert event data downloaded from an Alstom CSEX and CTC II s DataLogger from its raw data format to an English language report The report displays the events using mnemonics provided by the Alstom CAA software package Report data is stored in a pair of CSV Comma Separated Values files This option opens the Log Reports Window for the selected device see Figure 5 17 This window also allows the user to generate a text version of the file Report Device 0 01231111 01 29 03 11 11 35 Report Device 0 05171625 05 17 02 15 25 14 Browse Viem New Delete Figure 5 17 Log Reports Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 25 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions This window lists reports for DataLogger devices Use the mouse to select an existing report file to work with The Browse button lists report files that have
79. k e he ae ale k e he ak ohe oko ok le lol ohe k ie le ak ak ok ak le lol 2 ok K lol ohe ok se le ie gt K 2k BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N FSVT SW ERR Jf PR E E AR ale ok e le ae ale k oe he ak ak oko ok he lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ok le lol oko ok K lol ohe se sk le ie 2s 2k OPERATOR Switch Error Switch Wafer Type Module Slot WARNING BEEP INSTRUCTION N SW DP E ar AR ale ok ie le ae ohe oko e he ak ak oko ok le lol sl ok ok le ode ak ak ak le lol 2 ok le le ohe ohe ak sk le ole slez BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N FSVT TIMEOUT DP Ar ar AR ale ok e le ae ale a e he ak ak oko ok le le ohe 2 ok le ode ak ok ak le lol ohe ok K lol ohe ok ak le le slez OPERATOR FSVT Timer Error in Expression INSTRUCTION N FSVT XPR J PR AR E AR ale ok e le ae ale ok e he ak ale oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ok ak le le ohe ok K lol ohe se sk le ole gt K 2k BEEP WARNING INSTRUCTION N PPVT TIMEOUT P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 16 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files lt Responses Actions DP s E AR A ok e he le ok e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le obe ak ok ak le le ohe 2 ok le lol ohe se ok le ie gt K 2k OPERATOR PPVT Timer Error in Expression INSTRUCTION N PPVT XPR INSTRUCTION 05800 GETRESP INSTRUCTION S I
80. le if this value is 35 minutes then data is retrieved every 35 minutes NOTE If using DataLogger System Software Revision G14 4 24 96 or earlier tnere may be a problem if the polling interval is set for 30 minutes In System Software Revision G14 and earlier at 30 minute intervals the P2307 Rev Oct 07 7 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Supported Devices CSEX disables the password This can cause a problem if TRACKER is trying to download data at this time Data retrieval may be forced by selecting this device interactively by double clicking on the device in the Device Window which starts the DataLogger process and begin data retrieval This is when the INITIAL instruction is used to e Put the device into Normal mode e Turn off instruction file logging e Indicate to the user that the device is starting data retrieval Special Requirements It is necessary to specify certain information for the DataLogger in the Edit Device Configuration Window see Figure 5 9 e The following two parameters must match the non vital application software written for the DataLogger The station number used by the DataLogger for DataTrain VIII messages The password for the DataLogger This information is needed so that privileged functions e g data downloading and mnemonics can be used Exclusion of either of these parameters prevents the retrieval of event information If this information is incorrect or is missing TRACKER sen
81. le to stop processing the instructions for a response All instructions in a response are processed After the last instruction in a response has been processed the device begins to read the communications port waiting for the next response from the remote device 6 7 INSTRUCTIONS Following is a list of the instructions that can be used in the instruction files Each instruction description includes the format a description of the operation and if applicable the expected result The instructions are listed in alphabetical order Alarm Format ALARM Description Sets the error state of this device to Alarm Result The device name is moved to the Alarm box in TRACKER s Main Window Beep Format BEEP Description Causes a loud tone to sound from the PC s speaker Can be used as an attention signal to indicate that something important has happened Result PC sounds tone P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 4 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Charsend Format CHARSEND ascii char num Description Sends the character specified by the ascii char num character number The number is the decimal value of a character from the ASCII character set For example to send a Control E which is ASCII character 5 the command is CHARSEND 5 Result The ASCII character represented by the ascii char num is sent to the remote device Define Format DEFINE type text text2 Description Defines operating parameters used by TRACKER De
82. lol ok se le Used for default action for filters DP Pe E ale ale ok e le k ale ok ie le ak ak ak ak le lol sl ok le le ohe ak ok ak le ak ohe ok sk le K k ok sk ak le ok se k INSTRUCTION N OUTFILTER Ps Pe E ale ale ok e he k k ok ok he ak ak oko ak le lol sl ok le lol ohe ok ak ak ak ohe se ok le ode ohe ok ak le lol ok se k Used for dynamic filter default Ps Pe E ale ae e he ale ale se ie he ak ak ak ak le lol sl ok le le ohe ak ok ak ak ohe ohe ok ok le k k ok ak le ak ohe ok se k INSTRUCTION N WILDOUT DP Pe ar ale ale ale e le ae ale k e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le lol ohe ok K k ohe ohe ak ok le ie K 2k SYSTEM OK NORMAL Ps Pe E ale ale ok e le ae ale 2 e he ak ak oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le obe ak ok ak le lol ohe ok he lol ohe ok sk le ie gt K 2k SE INSTRUCTION P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 11 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Cont Edit Instruction Files lt Responses Actions ERROR ALERT ALARM BEEP INSTRUCTION J PS FS E AR ok ea ae ale k e he ak ohe oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak se ak le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ak ok ee gt K 2k TIMEOUT BEEP ALARM INSTRUCTION C Ps s E E ale ok e le ae ale k ok he ak ale oko ok le lol ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le lol oko ok K le ohe ohe ak sk le ole lezi OPERATOR COMMU
83. m by selecting the File gt Exit menu option An alternate method for exiting is to double click with the left mouse button on the small box in the upper right corner of the Main Window This is the same as selecting the Exit menu option P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 19 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 20 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation 4 SECTION 4 OPERATION 4 1 INTRODUCTION This section provides instructions for using the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer to monitor and diagnose faults in the Alstom VPI system Alstom CenTraCode II system and other control devices An ID and Password entry is required for most analyzer functions beyond simple device monitoring See the System Administrator for assistance if an ID and password is unknown or not yet assigned 4 2 ON LINE HELP Besides using this manual on line help is available at all times during use of TRACKER To get help press F1 and the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer presents information about the screen currently in use 4 3 OPERATING MODES The TRACKER analyzer has three basic modes of operation e Normal or Automatic mode e Interactive mode e Configuration mode P2307 Rev Oct 07 4 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Operation 4 3 1 Automatic Normal Mode Automatic mode is entered when TRACKER is started and TRACKER s Auto Polling Button is pressed This is the top level of operation for T
84. m the Main Window select Edit gt System Config File Edit Device Window Help Your Password Users System Config Device Config N South Main A YPI essen 2 The Edit System Configuration Window opens System Name m Log Capture Files Fem Rock Master Tracker Days to Keep E System Number ss Flush Time 04 00 Number of Devices R Flush Interval 2a Min Free Space MB 50 Log Data Reports Include Device Name I No Initial Snapshot Cancel Devices P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 11 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3 5 System Configuration Procedure Cont Procedure In the System Name field a flashing cursor appears to the right of any existing text To change the name edit the text field as desired This system name appears in the title bar at the top of the Main Window The System Number field is the number from 1 to 99 assigned to this site or location in the master slave Tracker network A slave device will transfer its data to a Master Tracker device only if the System Number of the slave Tracker matches the Remote System Number of the Master Tracker device The Number of Devices field indicates the number of devices to monitor This number can be entered now or its value left at zero and devices entered after the system configuration is selected To change the number now use the mouse to move the cursor to the Number Of Devices
85. n On Sign Off Close Exit Figure 5 2 File Menu Options P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 4 1 Option Sign on Reason for use To sign onto the TRACKER system as a specific user with the privileges granted by the user ID for that user Function To permit the user to sign onto TRACKER the Sign on Window in Figure 5 3 appears Enter Your ID USER Enter Your Password fe Cancel Figure 5 3 Sign on Window The user enters the following information e ID a name assigned to a User by the System Administrator e Password the password associated with this User ID NOTE When the password is entered characters do not appear on the screen Instead asterisks appear to protect the privacy of passwords When the user selects the OK button TRACKER checks the validity of the user ID and password If either is invalid an error message appears notifying the user The user can then attempt to reenter the correct user ID and password If the user ID and password are correct the current privileges are changed to match those of the user Expected result The user is signed onto the TRACKER system Privileges are set to those appropriate to the sign on ID used P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 4 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 4 2 Option Sign off Reason for use To sign off TRACKER Function There is no visible effect of using the Sign off menu option However the access privileges for
86. ne device attempts to assign the same COM port the Shared Port box is checked automatically upon confirmation by the user Note that a Master or Slave TRACKER device cannot be assigned to a shared port Pass Through This option applies only to CSEX and CPU PD devices using Alstom s Vital Diagnostic Protocol VDP to pass vital diagnostic information through the non vital MAC Maintenance Access port on the CSEX board This allows a single physical diagnostic connection to be used for the retrieval of both vital and non vital diagnostic data If this box is checked this COM port can be connected to devices using the special CSEX VPI diagnostics pass through mode Modem type If the connection is defined as a Dialup Modem this field becomes available Selecting it brings up a list of the modem types supported by TRACKER The user should select the type of modem that is connected to the TRACKER PC If the type of modem is not specifically listed then it is necessary to select a modem that has a setup and operation similar to the modem being used Baud Rate Communication speed as dictated by the field device Data bits Number of data bits as dictated by the field device Stop bits Number of stop bits as dictated by the field device Parity Parity value as dictated by the field device P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 17 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 4 Edit Comm Configuration
87. on file for an Alstom VPI device This file can be used as a template for setting up other VPI devices and as an example of how the various instructions can be used Table 6 1 Sample Instruction File Edit Instruction Files Responses Actions lt Jf FR Pe E AR ok ae he k k k ok he ak ohe oko ak he he ohe ohe ok ok he ak ak ok ak he he ohe 2 ok k he ohe ohe ok ok he ie 2 2k Filter definitions DP E E 4e ohe ok e le k k e e k le oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le ak ak ak ak le le oko ok le lol ohe ak sk le le lesk FILTER OUT 30 30 WILDOUT DEFINES DP Pe E AR ale ok e le ae ale k he le oko ok le lol ohe ok ok le obe ak ok ok le le ohe oko ok le lol ohe ak sk le le slez BEEP OPERATOR Starting up VPI 1 COMI INSTRUCTION C INITIAL DP AR E ale ale ok ie le ae ale ok e k ak ak oko ok le le ohe ohe ok ie le ak ak ok ak le lol 2 ok le lol ohe ak ok le ie 2 2k OPERATOR Exiting VPI 1 COMI BEEP EXIT DP E E AR A ok e le le oko ok k le oko ok le he ohe se ie le ak ak ok ak le le ohe ohe ok le k ak ohe ak ok le le slez OPERATOR Unknown Response INSTRUCTION C DEFAULT DP E E ale ale ok e le k ohe ok ie he ak ak oko ak le ak ak oko ok le lol ak ok ak ak ohe ohe se sk le K k ok sk le lol ok se k INSTRUCTION C WAIT HHT KYBD ERR Ps 38 E ale ale ok e he ale ohe oko ie le ak ak oko ok le lol oko ok le lol ak ok ak lol ohe ok ok le K k ok ak ak
88. on mode See Section 4 Operation for specifics on these modes P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 14 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 3 Device Configuration Editable Parameters Cont Clear Last Stored Event This field is applicable only for Alstom CSEX and CTC Il s Data DataLogger device types If checked when the Save button is selected the data fields containing the date and time of the last event record received from the Data Logger are erased When this is done the next time data retrieval is performed from the DataLogger all data contained in the DataLogger memory is retrieved This means that all previously downloaded directories are downloaded again if they still remain in the DataLogger memory Note that this check box should only be selected when TRACKER is first set up After that point there is no need to clear the stored event information from the device configuration Doing so can result in data being retrieved from the DataLogger multiple times which can cause confusion when log reports are generated Com Port The communication port from COM1 to COM34 to use to connect to the device Selection is made either by choosing a device from the list box or by typing the COM port name in by hand Configure Opens the Edit Comm Configuration Window see Figure 5 10 Note that some devices have information specific to their own needs In such cases a separate configuration window exists for each device If
89. ouse to click on the Polling Button and deactivate automatic polling of devices File Edit Device Help ar Figure 3 2 TRACKER s Polling Button P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 7 1 Initial Sign on To perform the initial sign on to the TRACKER Diagnostic Analyzer program follow the procedure in Table 3 3 Step Table 3 3 Initial Sign On Procedure Procedure Select File gt Sign On from the top menu bar 3 Tracker South Main A VPI File Edit Device Window Help Sign On Sign Off Close Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Exit The Sign on Window appears with the cursor flashing in the Enter Your ID field Type NEWID this is the factory assigned temporary ID Signon X Enter Your ID USER Enter Your Password GE Cancel Use the mouse to select the Enter Your Password field or press the Tab key Characters are typed in this field they are masked by asterisks to provide password security Type NEWPWD this is the factory assigned temporary password and then select OK The Sign on Window disappears once signed onto the system If an incorrect user ID or password was entered an error box appears To attempt another sign on select OK and repeat Steps 2 through 4 P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 7 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 7 2 Password Protection TRACKER uses password protection to ensure system
90. p Getting Started with Tracker gt How To gt Device Reference Main window gt Menus Tracker Files Figure 5 26 Help Topics Window Expected result The Help Topics Window opens containing help information for options available in TRACKER s Main Window 5 9 1 Option Tutorial Reason for use To display the TRACKER tutorial Function Starts up a tutorial which describes basic terminology and provides instruction on the basics of running tne TRACKER program P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 36 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 9 2 Option About TRACKER Reason for use To display the About Tracker dialog box Function Opens the About Tracker dialog box shown Figure 5 27 containing the version release date and site information for this copy of TRACKER Select the OK button to close this window About Tracker x ALSTOM Copyright Alstom C 2000 Tracker TM Remote Diagnostic Monitor Version 4 0 Release Date Figure 5 27 About TRACKER Dialog Box Expected result The About Tracker dialog box appears P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 37 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 38 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language 6 SECTION 6 INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE 6 1 GENERAL To provide a flexible method for interrogating a remote device such as a VPI CTC II CSEX and CTC II s DataLogger the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer
91. response is started P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 7 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Log Format LOG text string Description Puts an informational message into the log file The message consists of the date and time the message was logged followed by the text string information It is prefixed by an L to indicate that it is a log message Log messages are not displayed inthe message area of the Device Window but are visible only when viewing the log file It is possible to use the wildcard character at the end of the text string if the response is a wildcard response If used the portion of the string after the wildcard character is appended to the text string Example e Response IN e Received response IN 1 10 5 e Instruction Action LOG Input Failure Module Slot Port e Displayed in the log file as L 10 15 95 11 13 22 Input Failure Module Slot Port 1 10 5 If the wildcard character is used and the response does not contain a wildcard the entire response is appended to the message Result Log file updated with the log message Logoff Format LOGOFF Description Turns the instruction file logging off Result Instruction file logging ceases P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 8 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language Logon Format LOGON Description Turns logging on in the instruction file When active all input and output to the remote device is logged in the device log file This can be us
92. rintable text version of report files EVTFLS A directory containing event files P2307 Rev Oct 07 A 2 Alstom Signaling Inc TRACKER File Structure Table A 1 File Structure for Files Used By TRACKER Cont DIRECTORY SUB FILE NAMES DIRECTORIES DM_nn IFS DM nn CAS SYSnn CAQ DL_CAQ CFG DATALOGR FS CTCIIS IFS DESCRIPTION A directory containing instruction files basic instructions A device s instruction file where nn is the device number starting from zero 0 Mnemonic file from the CAA package used during instruction file compilation Contains mnemonic names and hex addresses used during mnemonic queries nn is the device number starting from zero 0 Mnemonic names file from the CAA package used during the DataLogger conversion process Contains names types and bit positions for all system parameters logged by the CSEX and CTC II s DataLogger nn is the device number starting from zero 0 o Contains an update copy of the CAQ file for the DataLogger conversion process An instruction file template provided for use with VPI device installation An instruction file template provided for use with DataLogger device installation An instruction file template provided for use with CTC II s device installation P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc TRACKER File Structure Table A 1 File Structure for Files Used By TRACKER Cont DIRECTORY S
93. rt display of a CSEXn board The VDP can make use of a physical serial connection between the CPU PD s HHT port and one of the serial ports on the CSEXn board or diagnostics can be passed directly through the dual ported RAM interface between the boards Application data specifies whether the VDP exists and how it is configured Text VPC File For DPRAM transfer VITAL DIAGS CSEX BOARD n For example VITAL DIAGS CSEX BOARD 1 No record needed for serial port transfer CSI File For DPRAM transfer VITAL DIAGS DPRAM For serial port transfer VITAL DIAGS PORT n csex3 compatibility mode baud rate For example VITAL DIAGS PORT 2 RS 232 4800 Graphics Use the Vital Diagnostics Interface section of the Diagnostics tab in the board s editing dialog P2307 Rev Oct 07 B 3 Alstom Signaling Inc Preparing Application Data For TRACKER B 5 DATA LOG DOWNLOAD To use the Data Logger device in TRACKER data logging must be enabled on the CSEXn or CenTraCode Il s board and a serial port interface must be established by which TRACKER can access the logged data using the DataTrain VIII DT8 protocol A CAQ symbol file must be created for TRACKER to display readable variable names when reporting logged data B 5 1 Data Logging Setup Data logging must be enabled and an Application Log Message must be defined specifying which variables are logged See the CAAPE s online help or the Data Logger manual for details Diagnostic P
94. ructions To edit a response name select the current response name and then click on the Edit button The response name appears in the Enter Response field near the bottom of the window Change the response name to the new text then press Enter or click the left mouse button once on the Edit button The response name in the list box changes to reflect the change in the text Any previously entered actions for this response remain unchanged To delete a response select the response name and click on the Delete button The selected response and all of its actions are deleted P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language 6 4 INTERNAL RESPONSES TRACKER supports certain responses in the instruction file for internal use The internally supported responses are e DEFINES e INITIAL e TIMEOUT e EXIT NOTE INITIAL response is the first instruction that TRACKER automatically begins for interrogation of each device If any special device such as a code operated switch byte link or amodem requiring a password is being used in the device configuration with TRACKER special instructions need to be placed in this INITIAL response instruction file For example if a code operated switch is used the arming and disarming characters must be initiated within the required responses INITIAL instruction The arming and disarming characters should be determined by the special device s User Manual 6 5 WILDCARD RESPO
95. ry For continuous devices this cycle repeats forever For polling devices at the end of the cycle typically when the END ERR DATA response is received processing continues with the next device If the CTC Il s does not respond within the timeout interval TRACKER retries the command up to four times If after the fourth retry the CTC II s has not responded TRACKER generates a TIMEOUT response Special Requirements To use mnemonics with the CTC Il s the application s CAS file from the CAA software package must be copied into the DM INSTFLS directory To do so copy the CAS file to a device file named using the following convention DM nn CAS where nn is the number of this device in the device list When determining the number of the device from the device list start the count at zero 0 For example For the third device on the device list the file is named DM 02 CAS 7 4 ALSTOM CSEX AND CTC II S DATALOGGER Mode of Communication Alstom DataTrain VIII DT8 protocol which includes CRC 16 checksum error checking Normal Operation The processing for the DataLogger cannot be modified After processing the INITIAL response from the instruction file the DataLogger begins the data retrieval When the retrieval is completed the EXIT response is processed The DataLogger process executes based on the polling time period The value for the polling period determines how often data is retrieved from the DataLogger For examp
96. s on communication or interrogation and any additional information of use to the reader P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc Appendix A TRACKER FILE STRUCTURE This section lists the files TRACKER creates and uses Appendix B PREPARING APPLICATION DATA FOR TRACKER This section outlines what CAAPE compiler input data and settings must be entered so that the VPI or CenTraCode II s equipment is able to communicate with TRACKER P2307 Rev Oct 07 Alstom Signaling Inc MANUAL SPECIAL NOTATIONS In the Alstom manuals there are three methods used to convey special informational notations to the reader These notations are warnings cautions and notes Both warnings and cautions are readily noticeable by boldface type two lines beneath the caption Warning A warning is the most important notation to heed A warning is used to tell the reader that special attention needs to be paid to the message because if the instructions or advice is not followed when working on the equipment then the result could be either serious harm or death The sudden unexpected operation of a switch machine for example or the technician contacting the third rail could lead to personal injury or death An example of a typical warning notice follows WARNING DISCONNECT MOTOR ENERGY WHENEVER WORKING ON SWITCH LAYOUT OR SWITCH MACHINE UNEXPECTED OPERATION OF MACHINE COULD CAUSE INJURY FROM OPEN GEARS ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR MOVING SWITCH POINTS Caut
97. security When initially signing onto the system recall that the factory assigned ID and password was used In this section user IDs and passwords can be set to replace the factory codes for individual system users TRACKER requires the entry of a user ID and password each time an operator wishes to do more than simple device monitoring from the Main Window Up to fifteen operator assignments are allowed in TRACKER Typically the System Administrator occupies the Operator 1 position although any other position may be used if desired 3 7 3 Operator ID Format Although any combination of letters numbers or symbols up to eight characters long no spaces can be used for Operator IDs it is recommended that the first or last names of the system operators be used This is easy for the operator to remember and is a convenient way for the System Administrator to keep track of the operators P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 8 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started 3 7 4 Password Format Like the Operator ID a password may also be any combination of letters numbers and symbols up to eight characters long no spaces User passwords can be assigned at this time Individual users may also change their own passwords at any time 3 7 5 Selecting and Changing Passwords and Privileges To set or change operator passwords and privileges follow the procedure in Table 3 4 NOTE All Edit windows have Save and Cancel pushbuttons The Save button saves
98. ted and the next reception will be processed normally as described above Example FILTER IN 1 10 5 30 45 DONOTHING e timeO The first time IN 1 10 5 is received response IN 1 10 5 or IN if the wildcard response is used is processed The timer starts at this point e time1 1f IN 1 10 5 is received again within 30 minutes the DONOTHING response is processed e Between time1 and time2 if N 1 10 5 is received response IN 1 10 5 or IN if the wildcard response is used is processed The timer starts again at this point the process goes back to timed e time2 lf 45 minutes pass without receiving IN 1 10 5 the active filter is deactivated The next time IN 1 10 5 is received the process starts again at t meo Wildcard filters can be used The response name in the Filter instruction is the same as the response name in the response list Example FILTER IN 30 45 DONOTHING Result Constantly repeating responses should only be processed at the time intervals specified in the filter Getresp Format GETRESP Description Reads text from the communications port until a termination character carriage return or line feed is received and then discards the text without overwriting the current response Used to read text from the remote device that is to be ignored Result Text is read from remote device and ignored P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 6 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language
99. tions C 384K 2Bits T Shared Port C 576K C 115K Parity Pass Through I Odd Modem Type C Even ATST DataPort 14 4 FAX None e P2307 Rev Oct 07 3 18 Alstom Signaling Inc Getting Started Table 3 6 Device Configuration Procedure Cont Step Procedure 9 Click the Files button to copy needed files into the configuration data for this device A dialog is displayed for identifying these files Two types of files might be needed depending on the device type e The first type is an instruction file telling TRACKER how to query the device and handle its responses Typically use one of the template instruction files included with the TRACKER installation e The second type of file is the CAS or CAQ symbol name file generated by one of the CAA compilers Click the Browse button find the appropriate file and select it When the files have been identified click OK See Section 7 Supported Devices for more information on the files needed for each device type 10 Select Save This saves the device configuration information and closes the window 11 Repeat the above steps for the remaining devices After all devices have been configured select the Save button in the Edit Device Configuration Window to close it 12 This completes the device configuration process 3 8 3 Exiting TRACKER When finished using the TRACKER Remote Diagnostic Analyzer program exit the progra
100. to DM 03 IFS Once the IFS instruction files have been copied appropriately as in the example above open and edit the file using the Device gt Edit Instruction File menu selection Instruction files are composed of actions and responses Actions can be thought of as a set of instructions Responses can be thought of as individual procedures P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 1 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language 6 3 RESPONSE LANGUAGE A response is a character string that can either be received from the remote device or generated internally by TRACKER Therefore instruction files are applicable more to remote devices that use ASCII text communication rather than a defined protocol For each response that can be received from the remote device a response entry must be created Refer to the documentation accompanying the remote device for information regarding the possible responses Be sure that the external device being used is applicable to the version device software being used To add a response click on the Add button A new response titled NEW ENTRY appears in the Enter Response field Change the name of the response by typing over tne NEW ENTRY name with the desired name When finished typing the name select the ADD Button The response name is added above the currently highlighted response in the response list box Now the instructions for this response can be added by moving the cursor to the Actions Window and entering the inst
101. to the message Result Log file updated with the operator message and the message appears in the Device Window message area Poll Format POLL Description This instruction is used when multiple devices are sharing the same COM port It instructs the device manager process that the polling cycle for this device is complete and that the next device can now be polled It has no effect if no other devices are sharing this port Result Processing for this device is suspended and processing for the next device in the polling loop begins Read Format READ Description Read text from the communications port until a termination character carriage return or line feed is received It is used for normal reads Result Text is read in from the communications port Wait Format WAIT time1 Description Causes TRACKER to wait time seconds before processing the next instruction It is used to ensure that the remote device has had a chance to finish a request for information or to give it time to do other things If time 1 is omitted the default wait time is one second Result Device waits time1 seconds before processing the next instruction Warning Format WARNING Description Sets the device error state to Warning Result The device name is moved to the bottom of the Warning device list box P2307 Rev Oct 07 6 10 Alstom Signaling Inc Instruction Language 6 8 SAMPLE INSTRUCTION FILE Table 6 1 is a sample instructi
102. treet TCR NYP 52nd Street TCR YP1 52nd Street TCR YP2 E AT Chant TOD ANID cnt Figure 5 8 Select Device Window Selection of the device brings up the Edit Device Configuration Window Figure 5 9 From this window modify a device s configuration information P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 12 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Edit Device 50 Config YPI DataLogger YPI DataLoggel up Figure 5 9 Edit Device Configuration Window Example In the Edit Device Configuration Window modify the parameters displayed as appropriate This screen changes depending on whether the Device Name is new or has been previously configured Table 5 3 describes the possible parameters for this screen P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 13 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 3 Device Configuration Editable Parameters The name of the device and or location A user defined text string Related Device Name The name of another already defined device When filled in this field is automatically updated in the related device s configuration This field is intended to be used when redundant device capabilities are added to TRACKER At this time no action is taken with this field Phone Number The phone number to dial to connect to remote locations accessed by means of amodem If special actions are required from the phone line being used such as dialing 9 to get an outside line then include them in this fiel
103. ude an initial snapshot Select the Devices button to bring up the Select Device Window to edit the configuration information of any defined device NOTE Only devices available before the Edit System Configuration Window is opened are available when the Devices button is selected If the number of devices entry is modified that change does not take affect until after the system configuration information is saved Expected result Ifthe Save button is selected changes to the system configuration information are saved Ifthe Cancel button is selected any changes made are discarded If the Save option is selected after the changes are saved TRACKER restarts with the new settings P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 11 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 5 4 Option Device Configuration Reason for use To modify the configuration information for one or more of the devices with which TRACKER must communicate Function Selection of this option brings up the Select Device Window shown in Figure 5 8 From this window select which device to edit Select the device to edit either by clicking once on the name with the left mouse button and then selecting the Edit button or by double clicking on the name with the left mouse button Select Device EN 63th Street TCR NYP 63th Street TCR YP3 69th Street TCR VP4 69th Street TCR TSP 63th Street SIH YP1 63th Street SIH YP2 63rd Street TCR NYP 63rd Street TCR YP1 63rd Street TCR YP2 52nd S
104. vice Window This is the default mode when a new Device Window is opened Function This option displays the messages going to and coming from the device Expected result Automatic mode is started and the Device Window is displayed Figure 5 1 5 6 9 Option Interactive View Reason for use To interact manually with a remote device When the user begins an interactive session with the remote device by opening a Device Window the current automatic communication process with the device is stopped and a new interactive process that is connected to the Device Window is created The most recent contents of the device s log file are updated in the Device Window so the user can see the most recent messages from the device Function This option brings up the Single line Interactive Window The user can enter single line commands and send them to the remote device The sent commands and the received messages are displayed in the window Sent commands are preceded by a gt while received messages are preceded by a lt Expected result View the Single line Interactive Window see Figure 5 22 P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 30 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Tracker South Main A YPI 14 55 54 Beginning Log File processing 14 54 54 Beginning Log File processing 14 53 54 Beginning Log File processing 14 52 54 Beginning Log File processing Figure 5 22 Single Line Interactive Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 31 Alstom Signaling In
105. vices Tracker South Main A VPI File Edit Device Window Help South Main B VPI SMB DataLogger 14 54 54 Beginning Log File processing South Main A VPI S North Main B VPI HMD DataLogger North Main A VPI NMA DataLogger A 14 53 54 Beginning Log File processing Seed 14 52 54 Beginning Log File processing 14 51 55 INITIAL Figure 5 1 Device Window When the user opens a Device Window it is in Normal Automatic mode Depending on the device type other modes may be available See Device Menu later in this section for a description of the different modes A Device Window can also be opened by right clicking on a device in the Device Status Window and selecting the desired mode from its popup menu P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 2 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions 5 3 AUTO POLLING BUTTON The button to the left of the Device Status Window and under File in the toolbar in Figure 5 1 is used to turn automatic polling on and off When the Auto Polling Button is selected red the TRACKER device management process stops all device processes closes all log files and terminates any communications in progress When it is active green the TRACKER device management process restarts all device processes and opens new log files All communications between TRACKER and continuous field devices are then restarted 5 4 FILE MENU Figure 5 2 shows the File menu options Tracker South Ma File Edit Device Winc Sig
106. w compile is done and the mapping of memory addresses to symbol names changes Browse to or enter the paths of any files that must be copied to the device See Section 7 Supported Devices for more information Select the Com Port Configure button to open the Edit Comm Configuration Window see Figure 5 10 Edit comm configuration COM2 EJ Connection Baud Rate Data Bits Timing 300 8Bits 1200 C 7Bis Read Timeout sec 0 2400 Modem Timeout sec E 9600 Stop Bits Polling Period min 19 2K e 1Bit EE po 38 4K C 2Bits 57 6K 115K Farity Pass Through C Odd Modem Type Even later DataPort 14 4 FAX DI None Cros Current Loop Dialup Modem Options IT Shared Port ee 0 ee ce ee Figure 5 10 Edit Comm Configuration Window P2307 Rev Oct 07 5 16 Alstom Signaling Inc Functions Table 5 4 shows the information that can be entered in the Edit Comm Configuration window Table 5 4 Edit Comm Configuration Editable Parameters Parameter Description Connection The type of communication connection as dictated by the hardware configuration RS232 Current Loop or Dialup Modem Information on Current Loop is given later in this section Shared Port If this box is checked this COM port is shared by two or more devices As such only one device at a time can be connected to its field device If more than o

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