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User Manual Paperless Recorder VR18

1. 34 3 10 Shutdown 34 3 11 Logout 34 3 12 Small Icons 35 4 Configuration 36 4 1 Channel Analog input Digital input Analog output Math input 37 4 2 Display 43 4 3 Tools Timer Counter amp Totalizer 45 4 4 Instrument 50 4 5 Clock 53 4 6 Security amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance 54 4 1 Demo 55 4 8 System Info 4 9 A Configuration Example PC software and Communication configuration 5 1 Observer I amp Observer II PC software guide 5 2 Ethernet Configuration 5 3 RS 232 RS485 RS422 Configuration 5 4 CF card Configuration
2. 14 2 1 Unpacking 14 2 2 Installation 14 2 3 Setup Input Output amp 24VDC power supply cards 21 2 4 Wiring of the cards 23 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring 26 2 6 Installation of Compact Flash CF Card 28 3 Basic Operation 29 3 1 Page 29 3 2 Mode 30 3 3 History 31 3 4 Event 32 3 5 Status 33 3 6 Exit 33 3 7 Dump 34 3 8 Clear 34 3 9 Operate
3. 5 5 Configuration in Real Time Viewer 5 6 DDE dynamic data exchange Application examples Trouble shooting FAQs frequently asked questions 55 56 57 3 61 65 70 73 14 83 86 89 Safety This recorder 1s compliant with the requirements of EN61010 1 UL 61010C 1 amp CSA C22 2 No 24 93 The protection provided by the recorder may be impaired if it is used in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose or in an environment that exceeds the specifications of the recorder Brainchild Electronic Co Ltd is not liable for customer s failure to comply with these requirements Safety Symbols The following symbols may be seen on the user manual or recorder labeling IN Caution Protective Earth Safety Notes and Precautions 1 The protective earth terminal should be connected first before any other connection is made To avoid making the recorder dangerous under fault conditions any interruption of the protective Earth conductor inside or outside the recorder is prohibited Even in the case of a portable unit the protective earth terminal must remain connected if the recorder 1s connected to any hazardous voltage 2 Keep signal and supply voltage wiring separated from one another If this is impractical use shielded cables for signal wiring Double insulation should be used for signal wiring when the reco
4. x Hi Lo x Target Value Hi High Value Lo Low Value Remainder of x y g x 42 Define the Name 4 2 Display Press the Back key to return to the beginning of the Configuration mode Select Display and press Enter key to get into Display mode Display may have a max mum 6 Pages and each Page may display maximum 6 channels DEMO Display Mode Mix Direction Horz Background Black Pen Mo Channel Color Width Low High ru Bes Mhi Miro foo Status Bar Totalizer Counter DI DO Disable Disable Enable 1 6 able 1 6 Enter ERCHEZEIEZES ee ee ee ees eee Figure 4 4 Mode Defines the method of displaying data Options are Mix Trend Bar or Digital modes Direction Selects the trend direction horizontal or vertical Background Defines the background color of Trend mode n black or white Pen Defines a specific channel as a drawing pen its color width DisplayHi and DisplayLo Channel Selects a specific analog input AI or Mathematics Math or selects Disable f a specific channel is not required Color Selects the color for each pen Width Selects the width of trend 1 thin 2 medium 3 wide Low Defines the low scale for a pen on the display High Defines the high scale for a pen on the display 43 StatusBar To make it convenient when viewing the status of Totalizer Counter DI or DO the user may enable these items in the StatusBar For example after
5. If the Time of validity of any user been defined as 30 60 or 90 days valid account it means that the account will be closed after 30 60 or 90 days If it is defined as 30 60 or 90 days valid password then it will request the user to key in anew password or remain the old one after 30 60 or 90 days 4 7 Demo The Demo mode is a simulation mode used as a sales tool for demonstration purposes It was set to s mulate 18 AI analog inputs 12 Math 6 DI digital inputs and 6 DO digital outputs To start the automatic demonstration first enable Demo mode then turn the power off and on to make it effective To stop the automatic demonstration and return to real mode with real inputs first disable Demo mode then turn the power off and on 4 8 System Info The system information includes System version memory CF card Ethernet IP address and Slots status DEMO System Info d4 ernt mem cr EEEF P64 System Info System Wer W220 Plus Boot ROM ver W200 MemoryiFree Totali 7665664 7940096 CF Card Free Total 17292296 20578304 Ethernet IP Address 192 168 131 1 Sloti Ali Al2 Als Al4 AIS Al6 Slot2 AIZ AIB AIS AIO Alli All 2 Slot3 Ali3 Ali4 Al15 Ali6 Ali AIS Slot4 DIL Ble DIS DI4 DIS DI6 Slots DOL DO2 BOS DO4 DOS DOG Slots No Card Update oo oo EEE Figure 4 13 Back fl i amp System Ver It is the firmware version of the recorder V2 20 means the present firmware version of recorde
6. j RS 485 oaoo000 Qo 0 VACA ooo 6 r An 1 BiHz BOWA AS 232 AKITA LINK VIS 10 Base T Tx1 TX2 RX1 AX SLOT 1 SLOT2_ SLOTS SLOT4 SLOTS _SLOT6 Figure 2 17 Note A The six rear Slots can be inserted only by six cards in maximum It can be either input card output card or 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card 23 Analog input cards AI181 AI182 AI183 3 wire RTD 2 wire RTD 0 60mV T C 0 1V 0 10V 0 20mA Figure 2 18 Analog input cards AI183V 60 60mV 2 2V 20 20V 20 20mA Figure 2 19 Digital output card DO181 DO181 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Figure 2 20 24 Digital input card DI181 DRS SIBNESIIDNIEIDEHEM EVENT 1 EVENT 2 EVENT3 EVENT 4 EVENT5 EVENT 6 OTDNEZA Figure 2 21 Analog output card AO183I amp AO183V Figure 2 22 25 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 AP181 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Total Current Rating 180 mA Max Figure 2 23 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring RS 232 Wiring Recorder im i RS 232 Cable Configuration of The RS 232 Cable 1 DCO 2 RO 3 T0 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8CTS 9 RI 9 pin D_ Type 9 pin D_Type Female Connecter Female Connecter Figure 2 24 26 RS 422 Wiring RS 422 to AS 232 network adaptor SNATOA Recorder RS 232 Cable Recorder Max 247 units can be linked SPCC EEEES Pa Recorder Figure
7. Tag name All Please note that every tag name will have underscore after character It is possible to exchange data related to AI DI DO Counters and Totalizers between Observer software and third party applications running under windows operating systems visa DDE 78 EJ Microsoft Excel DDE_Kiln rea File Edit wiew Insert Format Tools Data Window Help RW FENE a REN ERROR i SD OO 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SLT Le AS M 4 gt t DDE_Kiln lt gt Ready If any Error test appears n any cell of Excel possible reasons s no data available at selected tag Check the data availability at the recorder and Observer software for a particular tag If any NAME text appears in the Excel file it indicates that particular tag 1s not configured properly Tag name may not available in Observer software If this happens check the valid tag names in Observer software at the following link Real time viewer Display configuration data Note If Excel file s not opening from the selected path then check the following 1 RAM size in the PC is very little Restart the computer and then create the DDE link once again and open the Excel file 2 Increase virtual memory in the PC Please contact system administrator to check the virtual memory settings in the PC in following steps My computer properties advanced performance settings advanced virtual memory 79 DDE w
8. 8 Hour 0 Min Job 1 Start logging Timer 3 Type Weekly Action Enable Time Saturday 8 Hour Min Jobl Stop logging Timer 2 Type Daily Action Enable Time 17 Hour 0 Min Job 1 Stop logging Timer 4 Type Weekly Action Enable Time Sunday 8 Hour 1 Min Jobl Stop logging 83 Example 3 Communicate recorder with mobile phone through SMS Mobile receiving process value and alarm messages from recorder via GSM8000 By using analog output card AO 183I and GSM controller GSM8000 it s able to retrieve process values and get alarms from the recorder to your Mobile via SMS through GSM system Hardware requirements 1 Paperless recorder VR18 2 Analog output card AO 183 3 GSM 8000 controller 8 AI 8 DI amp 8 DO Set up at paperless recorder Ex RTD is connected at channel 1 in the recorder All Retransmission is required for Analog nputl say All Use AO183I Analog output card for Re transmission purpose It is 3 channel analog output card Configuration of Analog output card Channel 1 Type Current Output 420m4 gt Expression A Range 0 000 1000 AO 183I GSM 8000 Paperless Recorder Controller AO 1831 3 channel analog output retransmission card GSM 8000 controller 8 Analog inputs 4 20 mA GSM 8000 controller set up Insert SIM card n GSM controller set up the controller as per user manual 84 Enter Supervisor and Operator mobile numbers in GSM controller These are the mo
9. Offset loco sain oo Sensor Valts Unit Range oo hoo Scale nit fo Low bo High 100 00 Event No Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 Hysteresis 1 JH foco LogAlarm No Action fof Tel 2JL kjo flogAlam s SN Action Jjof El 3 HH y s750 flogAlam NoAction Jjof i 4 fu fiso LogAlam NoAction fof gt d a I s T Figure 4 2 Name It is to define the name for each channel in maximum 6 characters Press Enter a keyboard and several keys appear BackSP key means backspace Select key means to select a character or number Caps on means characters in capital and Caps off means characters not in capital Desc The description about a specific channel on the display Log Method The method of logging measured data Select the column and then choose the Log method of Instant Average Minimum or Maximum data Disable Select Disable while a specific channel is not required at this time Instant logging in the last measured data at the sampling interval Average logging in averaged measured data at the sampling interval Minimum logging in minimum measured data at the sampling interval Maximum logging in maximum measured data at the sampling interval 37 Log Speed It s the logging speed recording speed of measured data Select Log Speed column then choose 1 2 5 10 30 60 or 120 seconds Offset Itis offset value to correct the sensor error Gain It is a multiplier to correct the sen
10. Remove the housing Turn on the power 7 is orange lamp on Ethernet port lighted or flashing YES Has a 12VDC voltage between CN3 ss ua ted Paulie pin 1 and pin 5 PM18X of power board Has a at least 150VAC voltage between two contacts of P2 of backlight inverter Hear two BI 5 YES Replace songs after turning comm module Replace CM18X power off and on backlight inverter QF38V6 XX YES Replace Horizontal keypad board BSVR183H songs after turning _ power off and on Hear two BI Replace songs after turning An Bea module power off and on 408LDVR181BX Has 5VDC and 3 3VDC voltage between YES Replace two sides of C14 and C18 of main board connection board BSVR181N respectively NO Replace connection board BSVR182F 86 Ethernet Port Orange Lamp CN3 of power board pin 1 pin 5 Backlight Inverter Backlight Inverter P Main board C14 C18 Connection board 87 No IO card been found it does not work Remove and replace the IO card in the first slot Does unit work properly after turning power off and on again YES Send replaced IO card to your saler amp service center YES If all IO cards been replaced Contact your saler amp service center Remove and replace the IO card in the next slot Note 1 At least one of analog
11. relay off and then select Target from DO 1 to DO 6 The relay is latched when it 1s activated DO Process Set digital output relay on for process high or low and then select Target from DO 1 to DO 6 The relay is not going to be latched when it s activated Enable Timer Start the timer and then select Target from Timer to Timer 6 Disable Timer Stop the timer and then select Target from Timer 1 to Timer 6 Preset Totalz Start the totalizer with a preset value then select Target from Tolz to Tolz 6 Reset Totalz Reset totalizer into zero and then select Target from Tolz to Tolz 6 Enable Totalz Start the totalizer then select Target from Tolz 1 to Tolz 6 Disable Totalz Stop the totalizer then select Target from Tolz 1 to Tolz 6 Preset Counter Start the Counter with a preset value then select Target from Contl to Cont Reset Counter Resets the counter into zero and then select Target from Contl to Cont6 Inc Counter Increase the counter and then select Target from Contl to Cont6 Dec Counter Decrease the counter and then select Target from Contl to Cont6 Log Report Make the report for Counter and Totalizer Choose this column and then the report will be presented as details described in 3 4 Event Reset MinMaxAve In Report function after logging the MinMaxAve data of AI and Math channels for one day for example then reset historical data in order to logging new data for the next day Hysteresis To av
12. 48 Setpoint Defines the set point of process value to trigger the total zer Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each totalizer An example of Totalizer A factory operates for 8 hours a day and the staff wish to get the total volume of production from daily weekly and monthly reports First the user needs to enter into Tools mode do the settings as follows then totalizer starts to work from 8 30 am and stops at 17 30 pm daily After production has finished the user does the following press Event key on the left hand side and press Mode key to select Report mode Finally press Report key to choose daily weekly or monthly report Timerl Type Daily Time Hour 8 Min 30 Jobl Reset Totalz Job2 Enable Totalz Timer3 Type Weekly Time Hour 17 Min 31 Jobl Disable Timer Job2 Disable Timer Totalizer Name xxxx Action Enable Target Tolzl Target Tolzl Action Enable Target Timer Target Timer2 Timer2 Type Daily Time Hour 17 Min 30 Jobl Log Report Job2 Disable Totalz Timer4 Type Weekly T me Hour 8 Min 00 Jobl Enable Timer Job2 Enable Timer Desc XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Source All Action Enable Decimal 1 Period Min Unit xxxx Preset 0 0 Event No Type Setpoint Jobl Job2 l High XXXX Log Alarm Set DO Process 2 Low XXXX Log Alarm Set DO Process Action Enable Target Tolzl Target Tolzl Action Enable Target Timer Targ
13. 802 3 10 Base T Other options are RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 1 4 Storage Media CF Card The Solid Compact Flash Memory Card CF card 128 MB capacity is a free standard storage media used for this instrument Its compact size anti dust and anti vibration features increase its reliability To read measured data on CF Card add a CF reader on USB port of PC Higher capacity 512 MB and 1GB CF Cards are upon request Alternatively the user may purchase locally To ensure compatibility we recommended only one brand SanDisk If the recorder is used with 6 channel inputs an easy chart to show the maximum days CF can store the data CF card 128MB 512MB 1GB Log speed l second 120 days 480 days 960 days 10 seconds 1200 days 4800 days 9600 days 120 seconds 14400 days 57600 days 115200 days Each record of data uses 2 bytes of CF card memory If the Log Speed the recording speed of measured data is set to the fastest speed at 1 second per data then for a single channel 128 MB CF card will last approximately 740 days 128 MB 2 bytes x 24 hours x 60 minutes x 60 seconds J The following formula is to calculate how many days the CF card could do saving before it is full The days The capacity of CF Card 2 bytes the Log Speed x the working hours per day x 3600 seconds To avoid loosing recorded data while storing on PC it is necessary to insert CF card back again into the recorder soon after loading recorded data onto PC 1 5
14. Active Time is the time that alarm status becomes active Clear Time is the time when two conditions are met Firstly alarm status is cleared and becomes normal and secondly the user has acknowledged it If any alarm occurs the red buzzer icon on the top right starts to flash After the cause of alarm is no longer met and the alarm is acknowledged then the red buzzer icon disappears When Clear Time shows Terminated this indicates that turning off the power has terminated the alarm 32 Report Press Mode key to choose Report This mode is only available after the option of Math Counter Totalizer amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 was ordered before It produces reports about Counters 1 6 Totalizers 1 18 AIl AIl8 MinMaxAve Minimum Maximum and Averaged values of analog inputs in certain period of time Mathl Mathl18 MinMaxAve and All CH MinMaxAve Press Report key to select it as Report List all reports within a day for example 3 reports for 3 shifts a day or select it on daily weekly or monthly base Press directional keys to choose the exact day week or month Report ee 11 21 2005 1 Channel All 120 0 1000 0 430 7 23 12 00 2 Channel Matha 97 54801 54351 0 23 12 00 3 Channel All 973 041000 OFO79 9 23 12 01 q Channel Mata 97 S401 543507 23 12 01 z Channel All 598 24918 3773 3 23 12 00 6 Channel Matni4 97 34801543509 23 12 01 Z Totalizer Tolzi 163393 0 23 12 08 Back DAAA Dump Clear Operate config S
15. Desc Defines the description for a specific counter on the display Unit Defines the unit of counter Preset Defines the preset value for the counter The counter starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint Job1 or Job2 Type Select one of three options None Process Hi Process Low Setpoint Defines the set point of process value to trigger the counter Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each counter 47 Totalizer Mame Tolz1 Desc Source all Action Enable Decimal 1 Period Sec Unit Preset o o Event Mo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 1 IH gt 50000 0 og Alarm No Action 2 fL jooo Log Alarm No Action 0 Enter CA EAA lt gt Timer Counter Totalizer Figure 4 9 Press directional keys lt gt at the bottom to select from 18 available totalizers Name Defines the name of the totalizer Desc Defines the description for a specific totalizer on the display Source Select a specific analog input or Math input to be used for totalizing Action Disables or enables the totalizer Decimal Defines the decimal point for the totalizer Period Selects second minute or hour used for the totalizer Unit Defines the unit of totalizing Preset Defines the preset value for the totalizer The totalizer starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint Jobl or Job2 Type Select one of three options None Process Hi Process Low
16. address To Receiver email address Max 10 email addresses can be selected Communication It is used to set data display time for Real Time Viewer User can select one from the following for real time monitoring For example f recorder and Observer are located at different places connected through Ethernet across different gateways then user can set the communication time from this option If 60 sec is set then Observer will exchange data with the recorder once in 60 sec When recorder and Observer are separated in far distance it is preferable to use Ethernet option so that it can have better data transfer rate for communication 75 22 Bank It is to modify the channel for communication between Recorder and Observer from Real Time Viewer Four banks are available In each bank protocol options Disable Modbus RS232 and Modbus TCP are available for user selection This Bank is used for Real Time Viewer only which is different from the Bank used for recorder itself on Page 60 gt Display Change configuration data from C Observer l Realtime Kiln prj Ld x fa E By Close EN Bank A Protocol Modbus _TCF 2 Ethernet Default For Ethernet Recorder uses port no 502 for communicating with Observer If you change the port number in Observer you cannot establish communication between Observer and Recorder Port no 502 is used to establish communication between recorder and Observer software to exch
17. enable Total zer 106 and Counter 1006 two extra bars of Totalizers and Counters will appear at the lower part of display DEMO Realtime 2 locos Ba Dump Clear Operate Config Shutdown Figure 4 5 Note To illustrate the difference between DisplayHi DisplayLo and Scale Hi Scale Low Here is a typical example with input 0 10V Scale Low 0 00 Scale Hi 100 00 to have better resolution and vision on Bar set DisplayLo 0 00 DisplayHi 50 00 so that the Bar displays from value 0 00 to 50 00 The decimal point is defined by Scale Hi and Scale Low and not by DisplayHi or DisplayLo 44 4 3 Tools Timer Counter amp Totalizer Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Select Tools then press Enter key to get into Tools mode Timer Counter and Totalizer are defined here Counter and Totalizer are available only if the options of Math Counter amp Totalizer have been ordered before Timer DEMO Timer Timer TP anil mem CF 04 44 36 Yo 96 87 11 22 05 j2 3 s Js Is Type Daily Action Enable Time Job1 og Report_Al1 MinM Jobe Reset MinMaxAve_Alt Figure 4 6 Press directional keys gt at the bottom to select one from 6 available timers Type Countdown Repeat Countdown Daily Weekly or Monthly Countdown Defines the interval of time e g days hours minutes and seconds not Real Time Repeat Countdown Repeats the previous cou
18. flash card 512MB compact flash card 1 GB compact flash card Basic PC software Observer I Extensive PC software Observer II 3 channel current output card 3 channel voltage output card Boot ROM without Math Counter amp Totalizer Boot ROM with Math Counter amp Totalizer amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 The Slot cover of an empty slot RS 485 to RS 232 converter User Manual analog input card AI183 Now it is left 2 empty Slots for other cards The basic PC software Observer I is supplied free together with recorder There is an additional charge for the extensive PC software Observer II supplied with communication of RS 232 422 485 or Ethernet The Ordering Code of standard model without any option is VR18 4X00 010 110 1 8 Specifications Power 90 250V AC 47 63Hz 60V A 30W maximum 11 18VDC or 18 36 VDC 60V A 30W maximum Display 6 4 TFT LCD 640X480 pixel resolution 256 colors Memory 8MB storage memory on board Storage media 128 512 MB 1 GB CF Compact Flash cards Analog Input Cards AI181 AI182 AI183 Channels AIl81 1 channel AI182 2 channels AI183 3 channels Resolution 18 bits Sampling Rate 5 times second Maximum Rating 2 VDC minimum 12 VDC maximum 1 minute for mA input Temperature Effect 1 5 uV C for all inputs except mA 3 0 uV C for mA input Sensor Lead Resistance Effect T C 0 2 uV ohm 3 wire RTD 2 6 C ohm of resistance difference of two leads 2 wire RTD 2 6 C
19. has been changed with the Tag name For example instead of Analog input Aln now it becomes TAGn which n stands for the number of channel Q39 I want to exchange available data from Real time Viewer with third party applications in other computers in the same local area network is there any solution A39 Real time viewer supports DDE application It s possible to configure NetDDE and then exchange data from Real time Viewer to other computers connected in the network via DDE Please refer section 4 4 1 4 NetDDE for configuration details Q40 A customer complains that the clock of recorder is faster in 2 minutes each month What is solution A40 Because of the nature of crystal the real time clock of recorder might get a big error f the ambient temperature of recorder is high The user should use the synchronization feature of PC software to synchronize the time of recorder with the time of PC In configuration of PC software click Clock icon and click the Synchronize button then it is done Written by Henry Lin 95 BrainChild Vertrieb und Support gbm mbH Lehmkuhlenweg 16 41065 M nchengladbach Fon 02161 30899 0 Fax 02161 30899 1 eMail sales gbm de Web www gbm de 96
20. have to install the driver for the CF reader Driver CD shall be shipped along with Observer software for configuration of CF card at PC Please note that you need to configure CF card driver only if operating system not detecting mass storage device Once CF reader along with CF card are detected by the PC then it should appear as removable drive at the computer Start Observer program Ex Start Programs Observer 1 Configuration Open new file BI Enter new name for the project Ex Boiler Create a new project Enter the new name PO x Cancel 70 6 Select CF card using rad al button Flease select and configure one bank below as you need CF Card S Select the File path of CF Card f Ethernet po RS232 S 7 Click on 5 to set CF path to receive the configuration data available in CF card Browse for Folder Select folder Desktop 4 My Documents 7 My Computer A 31 Floppy A Local Disk C1 T Observer IT Ds H Local Disk Es Se Local Disk Fi ee removable Disk 3 Ch Control Panel 4 Shared Documents 4 user s Documents aM Mu Ketucrk Plares u 8 Click on Yes to receive the configuration data from CF card to PC Confirmation Do you want to receive configuration data now Yes Mo T1 9 If Upload is successful it shows message as Configuration successful and all the configuration settings of the recorder now available at PC The i
21. slide it into the case by pushing in direction as shown in Figures 2 4 through Figure 2 8 Ensure that the ear is firmly plugged into case Do the same with the left ear FV L Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Holding the handle so that the instruction side can be seen pull the handle outward by both hands and put it in vertical position on the top of case Then slide the handle into both ears as Figure 2 9 Rotate the handle downward as Figure 2 10 amp 2 11 Lastly slide both feet beneath the case and straighten up the stoppers as Figure 2 12 D Figure 2 14 The bench top recorder 1s now mechanically ready To remove handle rotate to vertical and pull outward Figure 2 9 Figure 2 12 Figure 2 13 Figure 2 14 Note To change the bench top into panel mount Disassemble kit MK184 one handle two feet and two ears in reverse of above then fit the mounting clamps 20 2 3 Setup input output amp 24VDC power supply cards Analog input cards part numbers AI181 AI182 AI183 AIl81 AIl82 AI183 are analog input cards in 1 2 3 channels respectively Each card includes universal input of TC J K T E B R S N L PT100 mV mA V To select a specific input first set jumpers and switches according to the sticker information on the card as Figure 2 15 and plug it into the rear slot then power on The recorder will automatically detect the card a
22. user install new version of observer software old version will be deleted automatically during installation of software 57 ee RealTime Viewer JQ Config Viewer Ar Hist_viewer Uninstall Observer Software This is to remove Observer software from PC Observer I or Observer II may be uninstalled from PC any time from the following two ways Control panel Add remove programs observer I observer II Start Programs Observer I Observer II Uninstall CONFIG VIEWER J Config Viewer This is used for configuration of the recorder from PC Start Programs Observer I Observer II Configuration Tool bar D To open new project To open existing project file fd To save the project file settings in PC To delete the project file from PC 22 To select bank CF card Ethernet RS 232 To select the channel AI AO DI DO MATH To select display a To select tools Timer Counter Totalizer Ha To select instrument details To select system information Type of cards available at slots system version info La T ri Clock summer settings 58 u To set password Receive configuration CF reader RS 232 Ethernet Send configuration CF card RS 232 Ethernet If Observer software is already configured in the PC then you can select prj file to open the project File name Files of type Project files pri E Cancel For the first time configuration you can cancel the above window and select
23. 166 0 111 132 165 0 111 192 165 0 111 192 166 0 111 192 165 0 111 192 166 0 111 192 168 0 111 192 165 0 111 192 165 0 111 192 165 0 111 192 1656 0 111 Channel Channels DI Diz 13 14 DIS DIE DG Ber Dos Dog DOS DOG Counter Counters Counters Counter4 Counters CounterG Totalizer1 Totalizer Totalizer3 Totalizer4 TotalizerS Totalizer6 Oo O0 060060060600 06006000 soocoooo D 2 A A A A a E S m S a A a SE m S a A m SGA m SA a SA ol a S m S a A aa B a B o o oa Double click on channel in the above spreadsheet to show the following Modify tag data with email configuration If auto update option is selected in modify tag data as shown in following screen then all the settings done at the channel for events will appear here If it is not selected then user can configure manually for different set points in order to generating alarm emails 73 Modify tap data W Auto update Tag Type DEMO E Tag Mame Ba Bank az Device Type Channel Protocol Modbus_TCP LogSpeed hs H IP Address 192 168 0 1 LogMethad instant Fl Alarm Engineering Setpoint J Type ob a Send Email High 5555 unit fo 2 Hini 260 ME 3 no No Action Low 19933 Decimal BE Select Send email option for the job as shown above The Email on event will be received like this Type HiAlarm Source All ActiveTime 12 12 20059 49 59 AM Value 23 8 Option Three options of Share Email and Co
24. 2 25 RS 485 Wiring RS 485 to AS 232 network adaptor SNATOA Recorder RS 232 Cable Recorder Coe ee Max 247 units can be linked Recorder Figure 2 26 27 2 6 Installation of Compact Flash CF card A 128MB Compact Flash Card is installed in each VRI8 If a bigger capacity Compact Flash card is required and the user decides to buy it locally please check the brand name of CF card first To be fully compatible only one brand SanDisk is recommended Installation First insert Compact Flash card to the end then turn the stopper to the right Pulling out First turn the stopper to the straight direction then pull out the CF card Note To read measured data and events on CF card it is necessary to install software Observer I or II on PC first Then connect a CF reader to USB port of PC Finally insert CF card into the reader The power should be turned off while inserting input and output cards It is not recommended to insert input or output cards while the unit 1s switched on 28 3 Basic Operation After installation and wiring power on the recorder six soft keys Page Mode History Event Status and Exit will appear on the left hand side of LCD display Opening the plastic cover at the front of the recorder the user may find another five soft keys Dump Clear Operate Config and Shutdown These eleven soft keys are used for operation On the top right side small icons of bu
25. 22mA 0 1 70 5Q Digital Input Card DI181 Channels 6 per card Logic Low 5V minimum 0 8V maximum Logic High 2V minimum 5V maximum External pull down Resistance 1KQ maximum External pull up Resistance 1 5MQ minimum Digital Output Card DO181 Channels 6 per card Contact Form N O form A Relay Rating 5A 240 VAC life cycles 200 000 for resistive load Analog Output Card AO183I AO183V Channels 3 per card Output signal AD183I 4 20mA 0 20mA AO183V 0 5V 1 5V 0 10V Resolution 15 bits Accuracy 0 05 of Span 0 0025 C Load Resistance 0 500 ohms current 10K ohms minimum voltage Output Regulation 0 01 for full load change Output Setting Time 0 1 second stable to 99 9 Isolation Breakdown Voltage 1000VAC min Integral Linearity Error 0 005 of Span Temperature Effect 0 0025 of Span C 24VDC Auxiliary Power Supply Card AP181 Channels to be used for 6 transmitters Output Rating 24 1 VDC 180mA in maximum 30mA each channel COMM Module CM181 Interface RS 232 1 unit RS 485 or RS 422 up to 247 units Protocol Modbus Protocol RTU mode Address 1 247 Baud Rate 0 3 38 4 Kbits sec Measured data Bits 7 or 8 bits Parity Bit None Even or Odd Stop Bit 1 or 2 bits Standard Ethernet Communication Protocol Modbus TCP IP 10 Base T Ports AUI Attachment Unit Interface and RJ 45 Auto detect capability Infrared Detector Distance Detect moving human body in dist
26. Data Security The recorded data is stored in the manufacturer s special binary format It is not possible to manipulate or modify the recorded data This feature fully guarantees the security of the data 1 6 Infrared Detector IR Detector The use of Passive Infrared technology on the recorder is an innovative idea to prolong the lifetime of the LCD display The detector senses the movement of body heat from a distance of approximately 2 meters This feature works together with the Screensaver For example if the IR Sensor is turned on and Screensaver set to 10 Min then the display will turn off 10 minutes after the user walks away from the recorder The Passive Infra Red detects when the user returns to the recorder and the display turns on straight away no need to press any key on the recorder If the user does not prefer using this function it can be disabled 1 7 Ordering codes and accessories Ordering codes VRIS D 000 0 00 000 12 34 56 7 8 9 10 1 Power 4 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz 5 20 28 VAC 47 63 Hz 6 11 18 VDC 7 18 36 VDC 8 36 72 VDC 9 Special order 2 Analog Input Card 0 none l 1 channel withAI181 G 3 channels with AI183V 2 2 channels with AI182 H 6 channels with AI183V 3 3 channels with AI183 J 9 channels with AI183V 4 4channels with AI181 amp AI183 K 12 channels with AI183V 5 5 channels with AIl82 amp AI183 L 15 channels with AI183V 6 6channels with AI183 M 18 channels with AI183V A 9 ch
27. Devise usage It should be enabled Device status The device s working properly If above conditions are not met then RS 232 port s having problem at PC Contact system administrator for replacing the port or updating driver properly If still communication is not established user can try setting up observer software in another PC where COM port is healthy 68 Communications Port COM1 Properties General Port Settings Driver Details Resources Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Restore Default Make sure that RS 232 communication setting at the recorder and PC are equal 69 5 4 CF card Configuration l If no other higher capacity CF card been ordered the standard 128 MB CF card shall be supplied along with the recorder Save configurations from recorder to CF card at Recorder Configuration Save This step will make sure that all IO cards information as per jumper and Dip switch selection will be saved in to the CF card Use CF reader to read the recorder configuration on CF card in Observer software Normally CF readers are available for use at USB port Please note that all standard CF readers from major vendors will be detected automatically as mass storage devices by the Win XP operating system If you are using any other operating system like Windows 98 windows ME Windows NT and Windows 2000 then mass storage device may not be detected and you
28. The software may be installed from setup available in the CD supplied as per the order Ethernet configuration at Recorder Please refer to 4 4 Instrument entering IP address subnet mask and gateway address manually at the recorder Gateway refers to a device on a network that sends local area traffic to other networks Subnet mask numbers help to define the relationship between host and rest of the network For every LAN the Network administrator shall define Subnet mask and Gateway Obtain subnet mask and gateway address for the LAN at the place where the recorder to be connected Enter these details at the Recorder manually using front buttons By default subnet mask address 255 255 255 0 By default Gate way 0 0 0 0 Allocate the Unique IP address to the recorder and enter IP address at the recorder manually Contact System administrator for obtaining free IP address available at user LAN Naming duplicate IP address may disable the communication between the recorder and PC LAN HUB Local area network uses UTP cable for Ethernet connectivity Maximum UTP cable distance between the recorder and LAN HUB PC should be less than 100 Meters If the distance is more than 100 Meters additional LAN accessories equipments may be required for increasing signal strength Please contact network administrator for more information on extending LAN Two different types of cables shall be used for connecting the recorder on Ethernet as follows For
29. User Manual Paperless Recorder VR18 BrainChild Vertrieb und Support gbm mbH Lehmkuhlenweg 16 41065 M nchengladbach Fon 02161 30899 0 Fax 02161 30899 1 eMail sales gbm de Web www gbm de UMVRI81P 15th Edition 01 2007 Contents Page Safety 4 Safety Symbols 4 Safety Notes and Precautions 4 Static Electricity 5 1 General Description 6 1 1 Unique Features of Recorder 6 1 2 Expandable Input and Output cards 6 1 3 Communication 6 1 4 Storage Media CF card 7 1 5 Data Security 7 1 6 Infrared Detector 7 1 7 Ordering Codes and Accessories 8 1 8 Specifications 1 2 Installation and wiring
30. a new project Enter the new name x Cancel Select Ethernet in the Bank by using radial button Display Change configuration data from Power plant seoxIis ANBS OoR r 2 5 m Bank Please select and configure one bank below as you need CF Card S C RS232 S Open for Ethernet connection S Enter the IP address of the Recorder IP Address IF Address 198 162 0 1 11 x Cancel System will ask Do you want to receive configuration data now Y N Click on Yes to upload the recorder configurations to PC 63 If Upload s successful t shows message as Configuration successful and all the configuration settings of the recorder now available at PC The information includes all channel details of Input Output cards as per Jumper switch settings Information Configuration data was received successfully If Upload is unsuccessful it shown message as No response from Recorder connection fails No response From recorder Connection Fails If this is the case please check the Ethernet cable connections at both the recorder and PC LAN HUB side Also make sure that green communication LED available for proper firm connection at RJ 45 connector If still communication is not established between the recorder amp PC then once again check Subnet mask and gateway address at the recorder amp PC Contact Network System administrator for proper Ethern
31. after receiving the defective items by the factory Q15 What is the procedure to transfer data from the internal memory to CF card after the internal memory is full A15 After 8MB internal memory is full the earliest data and events will be saved into CF card in small batch automatically details in 3 11 Small icons Q16 Is Alarm banner available in the recorder along with customized message display A16 Alarm banner is unavailable for customized message display The alarm banner appears after alarms or events occurred or the internal memory or CF card is running shortage A buzzer can be set to activate if any alarms events arise Q17 How many analog and math channels available and is it possible to retransmit these channels A17 Maximum18 analog inputs plus 18 math inputs are available in one recorder It is possible to retransmit the analog and math channels by using 3 channel current output card AO183I or 3 channel voltage output card AO183V Q18 Is the recorder supplied with OPC server A18 The OPC server is not available with the present recorder but the next generation However Observer II PC software does offer DDE solution to allow data transferred to other devices like PLC SCADA etc Please review a few examples in 5 5 DDE dynamic data exchange Q19 Which protocols and hardware interface recorder supports A19 For RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 communication the protocol is Modbus RTU For Ethernet communication the pr
32. ance around 2 meters T me delayed 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes to be defined Real time clock accuracy vs temperature inside of housing Temperature inside housing typical error per month 10 40 C 18 seconds 0 C or 50 C 52 seconds 10 C or 60 C 107 seconds Environmental amp Physical Operating Temperature 5 50 C Storage Temperature 25 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH non condensing maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Altitude 2000 M maximum Insulation Resistance 20 M ohms min at 500 VDC Dielectric Strength 1350 VAC 50 60 Hz for 1 minute Vibration Resistance 10 55 Hz 10m s for 2 hours Shock Resistance 30m s 3g for operation 100g for transportation Operation Position no inclined restriction Dimensions Panel Mount style 166 W x 144 H x 174mm D Bench Top style 166 W x 192 H x 194mm D Standard Panel Cutout DIN size in 138 x 138mm Approval Standards Safety UL61010C 1 CSA C22 2 No 24 93 CE EN61010 1 IEC1010 1 over voltage category II Pollution degree 2 Protective Class IP 30 front panel for indoor use IP 20 housing and terminals EMC Emission EN61326 EN55022 class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN61326 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 2 Installation and wiring 2 1 Unpacking If any damage is found while unpac
33. ange data on Ethernet over Modbus TCP protocol 76 5 6 DDE dynamic data exchange DDE link Dynamic Data Exchange DDE is a standard inter application communication protocol built into Microsoft Windows operating systems and supported by many applications that run under Windows DDE takes data from one application and gives it to another application It allows Windows programs that support DDE to exchange data between themselves Data from the Observer II software can be exchanged with Excel on DDE link Please note that it is not possible to exchange data directly from the recorder to third party applications like Excel Once Observer II software is installed with real timer viewer and configured properly in PC then it is possible to exchange data between Observer software and Excel using DDE link Open real time viewer from start programs Observer II Real time viewer Project create DDE link n excel Display real time measured values from C Observer Il Realtime Kiln prj Project Display Page Window Language Help 15 Heu gt Open FE Close Recent P Irce Active Time Clear Time Value in 11 25 2005 3 Create DDE link in Excel fg exit Specify the path and file name as follows Save IT amp Desktop my Documents P My Computer my Network Places 3 Observer II File name DDE Kil Save a type excel file csv Cancel By default the file name will start with DDE and the proj
34. annels with AI183 B 12 channels with AI183 C 15 channels with AI183 D 18 channels with AI183 See AI181 2 3 V in Accessories below 3 Digital Input Card 0 none l 6 channels 4 24 channels 2 12 channels 5 30 channels 3 18 channels 6 36 channels 4 Digital Output Card 0 none l 6relays 3 18 relays 2 12 relays 4 24 relays 5 Communication 0 standard Ethernet interface 1 RS 232 422 485 three in one Ethernet interface 9 Special order 6 PC software l Free basic software Observer I for non communication application 2 Extensive software Observer II for communication of RS 232 422 485 or Ethernet 7 Firmware 0 Basic function 1 with Mathematics Counter amp Totalizer amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance 8 Storage Media l 5 6 X 128MB Compact Flash card 512 MB CF card 1 GB CF card other options 9 Case Mounting l DI A standard panel mounting grey case Bench top portable style w th handle USA power cable grey case Bench top with handle European power cable grey case standard panel mounting black case Bench top portable style with handle USA power cable black case Bench top with handle European power cable black case 10 Special Option 1 2 3 4 D E F 5 6 8 8 9 X none 24VDC auxiliary power supply for transmitter 6 channels 3 channel current output 6 channel current output 9 channel current output 3 channel voltage output 6 channel vo
35. bile numbers to which SMS message to be sent from the GSM controller Select channel numberl set low scale for 4 mA 0 set H gh scale for 20 mA 100 Set Alarm levels Low 40 and High 80 To know the process values n your Mobile Send SMS from mobile to GSM controller as follows GET CH This is to send SMS command from mobile to GSM controller to get analog inputs real time value If the SMS command is properly framed and sent to GSM controller then mobile will get the following confirmation from controller CHS HHLHLLLL Channel H L N status H Reading on High value L Reading on Low value N Reading on Normal value Cl 60 2 oC CH1 reading value with unit C2 245 2 ACV CH2 reading value with unit C3 980 5 WATT CH3 reading value with unit C4 8 634 pH CH4 reading value with unit C5 200 5 uS CHS reading value with unit C6 99 52 ACA CH6 reading value with unit C7 502 4 Lux CH7 reading value with unit C8 75 91 dB CH8 reading value with unit Alarm Any time the alarm set on GSM controller been activated SMS will be generated automatically from GSM controller and sent to predefined the mobiles in similar format as above 85 7 Trouble shooting Trouble shooting Flow Chart Rev A Nothing is displayed Note The location of orange lamp P2 of backlight inverter CN3 of power board CN1 through CN4 of main board and C14 and C18 of connection board are indicated on the next three pages Turn off the power
36. connecting the recorder to LAN HUB then standard straight through Ethernet cable should be used For connecting the recorder to PC Notebook directly then crossover Ethernet cable should be used 61 Straight Through Crossover Cable Cable VR18 LAN HUB VR18 PC Notebook RJ 45 RJ 45 RJ 45 RJ 45 PIN PIN PIN PIN 1 TX 1 Rc 1 Rx 3 TX 2 Tx 2 RC 2 RC 6 Tx 3 Rc 3 TX 3 Tx 1 Rc ATET fSh EIN TIA BE 6 Rc 6 Tx 6 Tx 2 Rc PC STRAIGHT THRU HUB PC CROSSOVER PC Tx 7 TH Re Tel 1 TX TX 2 De 2 RX TX 2 2 TX RX 33 CO T F rs 3 RX A es 4 4 4 5 dS 5 5 RX De G TX RY 6 6 RX IE Tu I7 a Un 5 T T B T G Connect proper UTP Ethernet cable as per the requirements and observe the communication status between the Recorder and PC LAN HUB at the LED s dedicated for the purpose near female RJ 45 connectors Recorder side Link Green LED Green lit Cable connected between the recorder and PC LAN HUB Green Off No Link between the recorder and PC LAN HUB Tx Rx Orange Lit continuous No cable connection Orange slow blink Communication established between recorder amp PC LAN HUB If the communication between the recorder and PC LAN HUB is successful then start Observer II inthe PC as follows Start Programs Observer II Configuration For the first time Under Historical folder prj file shall not be available Open new file D Enter new name for the project Ex Boiler 62 Create
37. d Analog Inputs Plug amp play I O cards for easy expansion Simple and friendly operation Infrared detector to prolong lifetime of LCD Solid storage media CF card in high capacity 174 mm short depth Ethernet as standard and optional RS 232 422 485 communication High accuracy 18 bit A D Analog Input 15 bit D A Analog Output 200 milli second sample rate Bench top with convenient portable handle easy converted into panel mount 1 2 Expandable Input and Output Cards The recorder is equipped with six rear expansion slots which work flexibly with the following plug amp play VO cards Analog Input cards part number AI181 AIl82 All83 These three cards are used for 1 2 amp 3 channel analog input Each input is isolated from each other to avoid noise and to ensure stable measurement Analog input is configured by DIP switches and jumpers on the card before plugging into rear expansion Slot Refer 2 3 Setting Input and Output Cards Digital Output card DO181 Each card includes 6 alarm relays Contacts are rated 5 Amp 240 VAC Digital Input card DI181 Each card includes 6 channels Logic Low 5V minimum 0 8V maximum Logic High 2V minimum 5V maximum Analog Output cards AO183I AO183V Each card includes 3 channels AO183I is used for 4 20mA 0 20mA current output and AO183V is used for 0 5V 1 5V 0 10V voltage output 1 3 Communication The standard communication interface is Ethernet with protocol IEEE
38. e Observer II is supplied at additional cost Observer I is used for recorder configuration from PC and also it is used for reading historical data in PC at set time period of to 24 hours Observer II is used for real time data monitoring in PC along with configuration and historical data view How many AI AO DI DO cards and 24VDC auxiliary power card can be inserted into the recorder Maximum 6 cards n any combination can be inserted into rear Slots What are those larger capacities of compact flash cards supported by the recorder and recommended manufacturer If the user prefers using larger capacities CF card we usually recommend 256MB or 1GB To be fully compatible we only recommend one brand SanDisk CF card 90 Q13 What is the product warranty period of time How does the user handle the defective recorder A13 Itis 18 months after shipping from Taiwan Contact your supplier once it becomes defective Q14 How does the agent handle the defective recorder What is the leadtime for the repairs Al4 To be cost effective the agent is requested to verify and return the defective board according to the trouble shooting flow chart in the user manual If it is difficult to verify the defective board then the whole unit may be returned to the factory for repairing The repairing is at no charge if it is within warranty period of time It will be charged at reasonable cost f t out of warranty The lead time will be 3 weeks
39. ect name with underscore in between to avoid confusion in naming the file Save the file name in PC at selected path as above to proceed further For example if desktop is selected in the path then the file should be available in the desktop Please check up the desk top for the excel file 71 If the MS Office is not installed in the PC then you cannot open the excel file created as above procedure Please contact your system administrator to install MS office software in the PC Now try to open the file from the desktop created for using DDE application with the recorder through Observer software Microsoft Excel This workbook contains links bo other data sources IF you update the links Excel will attempt to retrieve the latest data If you don t update the links Excel will use the previous information Moke that data links can be used bo access and share confidential information without your permission and possibly perform other harmful actions Go not update the links iF you do not trust the source of this workbook Click on update to activate DDE between Observer software and Excel application If the DDE is successful then real time data of the pens should be updated in excel file as shown in sample screen DDE expression format to get real time data from the Observer software is as follows RealTime_ Viewer TagService AI Application RealTime_ Viewer Topic TagService
40. ernet protocol Maximum distance should be within 30 meters Also make sure that there is no obstacles HT cables between PC and recorder to avoid communication errors Also Noise could effect the wireless communication at the factory floor Is there any battery available inside the recorder which needs to be changed frequently The lithium battery Toshiba CR2032 3 0V 220mAH can last for many years It can be replaced by local sourcing f Real Time Clock is not working properly What is the accuracy of Real Time Clock in the recorder The crystal oscillator used in recorder could have a lag time n a few seconds each week Press Synchronization button in PC software Observer II to synchronize the time between PC and the recorder The temperature inside the housing has an effect on accuracy of Real Time Clock of crystal oscillator Temperature range Time lag per month 10 40 C 18 sec 0 or 50 C 52 sec 10 or 60 C 107 sec 89 06 A6 Q7 AT Q8 AS Q9 A9 Q10 A10 Q11 All Q12 Al2 What kind of security is available in recorder There are two kinds of security The normal security offers a common password The high security with FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance is available from version 2 2 on both recorder and PC software Observer It supports maximum 30 users with different passwords The administrator has the r ght to define supervisor and operators The supervisor can change config
41. et Timer2 The daily weekly or monthly report indicates Totalizer data of each day each week or each month respectively 49 4 4 Instrument Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Select Instrument then press Enter key to get into Instrument mode DEMO Instrument if bs Eur mem CF 05 48 51 34 96 94 1122 05 Name Demo Event Limit 256 Security Normal Dr Data Transfer Dump and 7 Screensaver 10Min v Keypad Sound minimum Sensor Off amp On Keypad l Communication PC Transfer Ethernet IP User Definer IP Address 192 168 0 111 Subnet Mask gt 555 555 p Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Enter flit l gt Figure 4 10 Instrument Name Assigns a name for the recorder in maximum 8 characters Language Languages of English Chinese simplified Chinese traditional Japanese Korean French German Italian Polish Spanish Russian and Thai are all available Event Limit Selects the highest possible numbers 256 512 or 1024 for events including alarms Security Select Normal or CFR 21 security The normal security allows different users to key in a common password The higher security CFR 21 1s complied with FDA 21 CFR part 11 It is a much higher security to define each user as Administrator Supervisor or Operator with different authority to access the recorder and using different passwords It has time limit too during operation 10 min
42. et configuration of the recorder amp PC Please note that recorder should have unique IP address in the network and PC being used for Observer II shall have separated Unique IP address in the network 64 5 3 RS 232 RS485 RS422 Configuration It is possible to use PC software Observer II for data logging from multiple VR18 recorders connected on network RS 485 Total number of devices that can be connected depends on the hardware interface selected for the application For example 247 hardware devices can be configured on RS 485 Maximum 1024 tags can be configured at Observer software for data logging archiving and analysis The tags cover AI Math DI DO Counter amp Totalizer l Make sure that RS 232 port s available at recorder Normally it w ll be D9 male 2 Also make sure that RS 232 port available at PC where observer software 1s installed 3 Please refer to 2 5 RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 wiring in details 4 Set RS 232 communication settings at the recorder manually Please refer to 4 4 Instrument and select RS 232 at PC transfer Set RS 232 communication details manually at the recorder Please note that press Back Key to save the changes at the recorder Switch off the recorder power supply then switch on once again and make sure that RS 232 communication details are properly saved in the recorder Connect RS 232 cable between the recorder and PC Please refer to 2 5 RS 232 wiring details Display Change configuration data
43. from Boiler1 Bank Please select and configure one bank below as you need ic spit el O Ethernet S R5232 S Set the address and COM Port setting 65 8 Set communication parameters for RS 232 communication at PC Mode address COM Port COM Baud Rate 39400 Parity Data Bits otop Bits Default x Cancel 9 Click on OK after setting all above details By default Node address is 1 If any change is there for the node address then it should be set at recorder manually then enter the same node address in the above configuration Confirmation Do you want to receive configuration data now Mo 10 Click on Yes to upload the recorder configurations to PC 11 If Upload is successful it shows message as Configuration successful and all the configuration settings of VR18 recorder now available at PC The information includes all channel details of Input Output cards as per Jumper switch settings Information Configuration data was received successfully 66 If Upload is not success it shown message as No response from Recorder connection fails No response From recorder Connection Fails If this is the case please check the RS 232 cable connections at both the recorder and PC Also make sure that green communication LED available for proper firm connection at back RS 232 port available at recorder back side If still communication is not e
44. hutdown Figure 3 5 3 5 Status Press Status key the Status List displays present status of digital input DI digital output DO alarm relay Counter and Totalizer Press Mode key to choose any mode of DI DO Counter or Totalizer Display shows the status DI DO Counter or Totalizer at the present time Counter and Totalizer are available if the option of Math Counter amp Totalizer was ordered before 3 6 Exit Press Exit key to close existing operation the soft keys on the left hand side disappear giving full display Press any soft key on the left hand side these six soft keys Page Mode History Event Status and Exit appear again Open the plastic cover at the front low side then another five soft keys Dump Clear Operate Config amp Shutdown appear 33 3 7 Dump Before removing the CF card from the recorder it is necessary to press the Dump key to transfer the measured data and events from the nternal memory of the recorder to the CF card 3 8 Clear If the internal memory goes down to 25 the mem icon on the top right changes color from green to red Also when the internal memory reserved for events is down to 25 the evnt event icon on the top right changes color from green to red In each case the user should transfer all the measured data from the recorder to CF card by pressing Dump key as above However f the measured data and events are not significant information the user may also press Clear key to c
45. input card Al183X have to be installed if the unit is with core system firmware version V1 31 or earlier version 2 At least one of analog input card Al183X digital input card DI181 digital output card DO181 or analog output card A0181 needs to be installd if the unit is with core system fireware version V2 0 or later version 88 8 FAQs frequently asked questions Q1 Al A2 Q3 A3 Q4 A4 Q5 A5 What is the maximum scale low and scale high values we can set in the recorder for the analog inputs and outputs The minimum low scales of analog input are various 19999 1999 9 199 99 19 999 1 9999 0 19999 depending on the position of the decimal point The maximum high scales of analog input are various 45536 4553 6 455 36 45 536 4 5536 0 45536 depending on the position of the decimal point The minimum low scales of Math input are various 32768 3276 8 327 68 32 768 3 2768 0 32768 depending on the position of the decimal point The maximum high scales of Math input are various 32767 3276 7 327 67 32 767 3 2167 0 32767 depending on the position of the decimal point What is the maximum distance between PC and Recorder for Ethernet communication The distance is limited in 100 meters If it is farer than that then you can use Hub or networking bridge to strengthen the signal What is the maximum distance if PC is accessing data from recorder on wireless network through Eth
46. inx DDE REPORTS Sub Block Read open dde link testsol DDE Topic This is comment only RSIchan DDEInitiate RSLinx DDE REPORTS get data and store in data variable This is comment only data DDERequest RSIchan N7 30 L5 C1 Paste data into selected range This is comment only Range Reports XLS DDE _ Sheet A7 A11 Value data close dde link This is comment only DDETerminate RSIchan End Sub Example 3 DDE between Observer software and SCADA Allen Bradley RSVIEW32 When the Real time viewer in Observer II is working well in PC then the tag data from Observer software will be available in the expression format as follows RealTime_ Viewer TagService AIl Application RealTime Viewer Topic TagService Tag name All Please observe underscore before the name of the tag The above tag information can be directly configured in SCADA to enable DDE between Observer software and RSVIEW 32 SCADA There is no need to configure any thing at RSLinx Procedure for configuration 1 Open SCADA project Sl 2 System Node Select DDE server as data source 3 Name VR18 No gaps 4 Application RealTime Viewer 5 Topic TagService 6 Check enable in the box This node should be selected 7 Now open the data base 8 Create analog tag with all the details similar to the tag at the recorder 9 Select VR18 at the NODE 10 Write the tag address this should be same as tag name at the recorder and Obser
47. ith third party applications Once the data is available at Excel at particular cell then data can be exchanged with the third party applications like PLC SCADA and Visual Basic etc If data is to be exchanged with PLC then PLC programmer can write Visual basic macro in Excel from the following link Excel Tools macro For the source code examples PLC programmer may check the PLC manuals for DDE sample macros It is also possible to exchange data from recorder to SCADA applications through DDE Example 1 DDE link between Allen Bradley SLC 5 03 PLC and Excel Task Write a block of data 10 floating points from Excel to PLC Name of the Excel file Reports XLS Data Source D 37 to D 46 data in total 10 cells Target PLC Starting address F8 User RSLinx to configure PLC and DDE link DDE topic name in RSLinx DDE REPORTS Sub Block Write open dde link testsol DDE Topic This is comment only RSIchan DDEInitiate RSLinx DDE REPORTS write data thru channel This is comment only DDEPoke RSIchan F8 2 L10 Range Reports XLS PROCESS D37 D46 close dde link This is comment only DDETerminate RSIchan End Sub 80 Example 2 DDE link between Allen Bradley SLC 5 03 PLC and Excel Task Read a block of data 5 integers from PLC to Excel Name of the Excel file Reports XLS Data Source PLC Starting address N7 30 Target cells in Excel A7 to All User RSLinx to configure PLC and DDE link DDE topic name in RSL
48. king the user should contact the local representative at once It is suggested that the special packaging is retained for possible future requirement 2 2 Installation IN Remove stains from this equipment using a soft dry cloth Don t use harsh chemicals volatile solvent such as thinner or strong detergents to clean the equipment in order to avoid deformation The recorder s designed for indoor use and not n any hazardous area It should be kept away from shock vibration and electromagnetic fields such as variable frequency drives motors and transformers It is intended to operate under the following environment Pollution Degree Level II IEC1010 1 EN61010 1 Temperature 5 50 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Power 90 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 11 18 VDC or 18 36 VDC Panel mounting style The front side 144mm Figure 2 1 The right side 14 Figure 2 2 Panel Cutout standard DIN size 138 mm x 138 mm 1367 AREN Ee ee EAA eee ree Reece ee an Kee EEE Taner eral DER cit Figure 2 3 Note Do not over tighten mounting clamp screws that could result in distortion of the case There is no mounting angle restriction Bench top Portable style If the recorder is used for Bench Top or portable purpose then the assembly Kit MK184 two ears one handle two feet included is required Assemble as follows Firstly put the right ear FV R on the right hand side of metal case and
49. lear them 3 9 Operate Press Operate key to start a job manually For example to record the alarm by selecting Log alarm There are various jobs that may be assigned as described in Event Job of 4 1 Channel Details about soft key Config are described in 4 Configuration 3 10 Shutdown Accidental turning off the power will cause loss of data and will interrupt the operation of the recorder Therefore press the Shutdown key to shutdown the system first before turning off the power 3 11 Logout If a user orders the option of FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance and selects this type of high security an extra Logout key appears next to Config key It is used to record the logout time of the user Only after the previous user logout from the recorder the next user may log into the recorder 34 3 12 Small icons on the top right side Figure 3 6 Buzzer Appears by flashing in red whenever the alarm status occurs The buzzer will disappear after the user acknowledges the alarm or the process becomes normal Evnt The percentage of memory space left for events alarms For example evnt 84 means 84 space left for events alarms Refer to Event Alarm Limit in 4 4 Instrument Various numbers of events alarms can be set The icon flashes red when memory space is down to 25 The icon returns to normal green after pressing the soft key either Dump or Clear mem It is the percentage of memory space left for measured data The ico
50. loating point error when user attempts to print data out then the reason might be that data is not available for selected pens Search it by a specific time or by a period of time make sure that data is shown on the trend Select the pen correctly and then proceed the printing How many timers counters and totalizers are available in a recorder 6 counters 6 timers and 18 totalizers are available in one recorder if this option been ordered Can I use digital inputs for the counting application The recorder can detect maximum of 30 pulses Minute at a frequency of 0 5 Hz The possible alternative is usage of pulse to current 4 20 mA converter available in the market When the user is trying to open Observer software he might get the following message what is the next move REALTIME_VIEWER exe REALTIME VIEWER_exe has encountered a problem and Ww needs to close We are sorry for the inconvenience IF pou were in the middle of something the information you were working on might be lost Close If Observer software file was corrupted in the PC possible reasons might be virus installation of new software which is incompatible with your operating system The solution is to uninstall the old Observer software as per procedure given in section 1 4 of this software guide Then install the new Observer software from CD supplied If the problem still can t be solved then uninstall the old Observer software and create a back up f
51. ltage output 9 channel voltage output panel mounting with rear power plug panel mounting with front power switch 7 1 5 8 1 6 9 1 5 6 other options Accessories Part no Descriptions AI181 AI182 AI183 1 2 3 channel analog input card TC RTD mA V mV AIl83V DIl81 DO181 AP181 CM181 CM182 PM181 PM182 PM183 PM184A PM184E PM185 PM186 MK181 MKISIB MK183 MK183B CF128 CF512 CF102 AS181 AS182 AO183I AO183V BT181 BT182 SC181 SNAIOA UMVRI81 Notes The rear Slots of the recorder will only accept up to 6 optional cards of input output or 24 VDC power supply in any combination For example 12 channel analog input needs 4 pieces of 3 channel 3 channel voltage input card mA V mV only 6 channel digital input card 6 channel relay output card AC DC 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card for 6 transmitters RS 232 422 485 Ethernet communication module Standard Ethernet communication module 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz power supply 11 18 VDC power supply module 18 36 VDC power supply module 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz power supply with power plug and USA power cable 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz power supply with power plug and European power cable 36 72 VDC 47 63 Hz power supply 20 28 VAC power supply panel mount assembly kit grey color panel mount assembly kit black color bench top portable handle assembly kit grey color bench top portable handle assembly kit black color 128MB compact
52. m the recorder to PC first Modify the configuration if necessary and then send the new configuration back to the recorder Q24 Which type of Ethernet cable should be used to connect with the recorder A24 Straight through cable should be used for the real network connection between HUB and recorder A cross through cable should be used for the non real network connection only between PC and recorder Q25 How many days the data can be stored in CF card A25 It depends on the number of channels the log speed of channels and the memory of CF card If the recorder is used with 6 channel inputs an easy chart to show the maximum days CF can store the data CF card 128MB 512MB 1GB Log speed l second 120 days 480 days 960 days 10 seconds 1200 days 4800 days 9600 days 120 seconds 14400 days 57600 days 115200 days Q26 Isit possible to display all the selected channels in one page on recorder A26 Yes press Page key to get to Page all mode Then all selected channels in digits can be displayed in one page 92 Q27 Is it possible to print out the data in selected time from the recorder A27 Q28 A28 Q29 A29 Q30 A30 Q31 A31 Please note that it is not possible to connect printer directly to the recorder It is possible to print out the data in selected time from the Observer software The printing data in Excel is available from the Historical Viewer of Observer software If any error appears like f
53. mmunication are to be defined It is mainly to set email configuration and real time log speed Share Email Communication Please fill in the blanks so the email function can be actwated SMTP Sere Host company com Fort 25 User Herry Address From sales company com To service company com servicelacompany com Share Share do not share options are available for user selection If share option s selected then Observer data available in the computer can be shared from other computers On selection of th s share data shared folder will be created in C Observer For example you have one recorder and wish to analyze historical data at different computer While Opening project in the second computer directly link to the project file available under C Observer through network configuration This will minimize the data transfer between recorder and the computers and make it more efficient by using available resources through network configurations Email The default Port number 25 is used to send email from STMP server If your network administrator configured different port in your LAN for accessing internet email then you have to modify the port number accordingly To send an email for any event the procedure is as follows Set SMTP server details as below Please contact system or network administrator for the server details if your computer is connected in LAN Host Port User name From Sender email
54. n starts flashing red when the memory space is down to 25 The icon becomes normal green after press soft key either Dump or Clear If the internal memory goes down to 10 the earliest measured data and events will be saved to CF card in small batch automatically If there is no CF card inserted then the earliest measured data and events will be overwritten and replaced by the latest measured data and events CF The icon shows the status of Compact Flash card If the CF card is not inserted the icon shows a red cross sign If it is properly inserted then the icon displays normal green and indicates the percentage of the memory space left on the CF card The icon starts flashing n red when the memory space goes down to 25 The icon becomes normal green again after downloading data and events from the CF card to PC If the CF card is inserted in the recorder and its memory is full then the memory of CF card remains unchanged and the earliest measured data and events on the recorder will be overwritten and replaced by the latest measured data and events Date Time To set the local time please refer to 4 5 Clock 35 4 Configuration Press the Config key to enter the Configuration mode The following buttons appear Channel Display Tools Instrument Clock System Info and Demo Meanwhile the following soft keys appear at the bottom Save Load Default and Back DEMO Configuration Configuration Channel Display sae tod
55. nd display the specific input type then show its source of a specific slot in Configuration Mode All inputs were initially set for 4 20mA from the factory JUMPER AND SWITCH SETTING MINI JUMPER DIP SW SETTING fe ee SW OFF Jt v2 v3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a oT tT tt Ti Figure 2 15 21 Analog input card part number AI183V AI183V are analog input cards in 1 2 3 channels respectively Each card includes linear input of 60mV 20mA 2V and 20V only To select a specific input first set jumpers and switches according to the sticker information on the card as Figure 2 16 and plug it into the rear slot then power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and display the specific input type then show its source of a specific slot in Configuration Mode All inputs were initially set for 20mA 20mA from the factory JUMPER AND SWITCH SETTING for Al183V OTAI18ZV a E SW ON FUNCTION MIN JUMPER DIP SW SETTING M sworr 1 s2 Ja 1 2 3 4 516 7 8 60 60mv Inlalal m 272v tet Tt fee 20 20v tft eee 20 20mA_ u Jain 60 60mV 2 2V 20 20V 20 20mA Figure 2 16 Digital Output card DO181 6 relay alarm card The digital output card includes 6 relays rated 5 Amp 240 VAC Plug the card into rear slot and power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and then display the output type and its source of a specific slot in System Info mode whilst doi
56. new project D Enter the name of the project Create a new project Enter the new name Boiler x Cancel 59 Bank 22 This s used to select physical connection between the recorder and PC Three options are available 1 CF card 2 Ethernet 3 RS 232 Display Change configuration data from C Observer I HistoricallBoiler prj Beh x ee fe SN Gl ss 7 Close Bank Please select and configure one bank below as you need Dee f Ethernet 192 168 0 111 t RS2232 128 MB CF card shall be supplied along with the recorder Standard Ethernet port RJ 45 female shall be available at the recorder RS 232 RS485 shall be supplied as additional options 60 5 2 Ethernet Configuration It is possible to use PC software Observer II for data logging from multiple units of recorders connected on standard Ethernet Total number of devices that can be connected depends on the hardware interface selected for the application For example 255 hardware devices can be connected on Ethernet Maximum 1024 tags can be configured at Observer II for data logging archiving and analysis The tags cover AI Math DI DO Counter amp Totalizer 1 Make sure that network adapter in PC is properly configured IP address Subnet mask and Gateway should be configured at the PC for using Observer II program Please contact System administrator to set Unique IP address for the PC Install Observer II application software in PC
57. nformation includes all channel details of Input Output cards as per Jumper switch settings Information Configuration data was received successfully 10 If Upload is unsuccessful it shown error message as Configuration file does not exist This message indicates that configuration information is not available in the CF card Check correct path of CF card is selected If still problem exists check the files available in the CF card at PC At least 2 files by name IO and RECORDER should be available If the files are not available then recorder configuration data is not properly saved in the CF card Repeat it from Step 2 Configuration File does not exist 72 5 5 Configuration in Real Time Viewer a Configuration data It is used to define the configuration of the recorder for Real Time Viewer Please note that the configuration of Real Time Viewer can be redefined and independent to the configuration of recorder itself a Display Change configuration data from C Observer l Realtime Kiln prj HGS 28 Cont Conte Conts Cont4 Conta Conte Tolz1 Tolz2 Tolz3 Tolz4 Tolzs Tolz6 lt 1 tems selected 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 192 166 0111 1392
58. ng the configuration To set up the digital output card please refer to Event Job of 4 1 Channel Digital Input card DI181 This card includes 6 channels of event 1 2 3 4 5 amp 6 As above plug the card into rear slot and power on The recorder will automatically detect it and then display the input type and its source of a specific slot in System Info mode whilst doing the configuration Analog output cards AO183I AO183V These two cards are 3 channel current output card AO183I and 3 channel voltage output card AO183V They are used to retransmit process value to another device 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 This card can supply the power to 6 transmitters The output rating is 24 1 VDC 180 mA in maximum 30mA each transmitter 22 2 4 Wiring of the cards IN Wiring Precautions pd Care must be taken to ensure that maximum voltage rating specified on the label is not exceeded 2 For the panel mount version it is recommended that near the equipment an external fuse and an external switch rated at 2A 250 VAC should be equipped 3 Beware not to over tighten the terminals screws The torque should not exceed 0 7 N m 6 3 Lb in or 7 1 Kg F cm 4 Except the thermocouple wirings all wirings should be stranded copper conductor with maximum gauge 18 AWG 5 Connect a grounding conductor with 1 6mm diameter minimum to provide protective grounding prior to turning on the equipment Rear terminals
59. ntdown Daily Weekly or Monthly The timer works in selected interval of Real Time Action Disables or enables the timer Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each timer An example of Timer amp Report A staff plans to get a daily report from the recorder about the minimum maximum and average values of the process every day He needs to get into Tools mode of Configuration and do the following settings After the production has finished he can press Event key on the left hand side and press Mode key to select Report Daily mode and get the report like Figure 4 7 T merl to Timer 6 Type Daily Action Enable Time Hour 17 Min Ol Jobl Log Report Target All MinMaxAve to Al6 MinMaxAve Job2 Reset MinMaxAve Reset historical data in order to logging new data for the next day Report ar 11 22 2005 1 Channel All 120 0 1000 01 399 2 Channel Al 69 241239 24535 2 3 Channel AIS 1 67102731 4 Channel Ald 150 01650 0 400 1 3 Channel AIS 606 741213 3 910 1 6 Channel AIG 726 341030 7883 5 Back UARA ump clear operate com o Figure 4 7 46 Counter Soo 90 An 11 22 05 DEMO Counter rt ent mem CF 05 44 39 Type Setpoint Job i Job 2 IH 600 Log Report_Contl No Action fies Log Alarm No Acton Figure 4 8 Press directional keys gt at the bottom to select one from 6 available counters Name Defines the name of counter
60. o PC then power on the recorder Open the front cover at the bottom side and then 5 soft keys appear Press Config key to do Configuration Press Enter key to get into Channel mode Do settings according to 4 1 Channel Define the names for each channel choose Log speed 1S Method Instant Range 4 000D020 000 Scale Unit ScaleLo 0 00 and ScaleHi 100 00 Define the Event alarm High alarm H for Channel 1 2 amp 3 and define Jobl with Log alarm Then do the rest of the settings according to 4 2 Display 4 3 Tools 4 4 Instrument and 4 5 Clock If the IP address of the recorder is fixed for Ethernet communication not automatically assigned by the server then the user needs to define IP as User Defined Then set up the IP address and Subnet Mask in 4 4 Instrument The recorder is now ready for real time monitoring and data acquisition If the user needs no communication and wishes to read measured data from the CF card on a PC then set up the basic software Observer I in the PC and add a CF card reader on USB port of PC To read the configuration and measured data on CF card for the first time it is necessary to press the Save key to save configurations first and then press the Dump key to Dump measured data from the recorder to CF card before inserting it into the CF card reader If any configuration has been changed it is necessary to press both keys before inserting the CF card into the reader If the configuration remains unchanged to dum
61. ocate a new IP address after power off and on the user defining fixed addresses 1s recommended 52 4 5 Clock Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Selects Clock then presses the Enter key to get into Clock Date Time mode to set up the local time Date Style Selects either month date year or date month year Date Time Set up the local time Use directional keys going to the Apply column and then press the Enter Key to apply it to the recorder Summer time For energy saving concern in certain area it can be enabled and set certain period of time for the purpose of energy saving n the summer fet evnt mem CF 12 25 31 349 96 85 11 22 05 Clock Date Style Date Time Date Style mmddyy Samples 10 31 01 Date hiill 22 y fos x Time Style hh mm ss Samples 15 37 16 Time 12 7 28 12 r Apply Disable 104 i foil e oo i ol Summer time Figure 4 11 53 4 6 Security amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance In 4 4 Instrument in column Security select Normal or higher security CFR 21 If the normal security is selected for different users it needs just to key in a common password in maximum 8 characters Once the password has been entered the user needs to key in the password whenever Config Dump Clear or Operate soft keys are required These keys enable the user to do configuration dump data clear data or manually
62. ohm of resistance sum of two leads Burn out Current 200nA Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 120dB Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR 55dB Isolation Breakdown Voltage between channels 430VAC min Sensor Break Detection Sensor opened for TC RTD and mV inputs below 1 mA for 4 20mA input below 0 25V for 1 5V inputs unavailable for other inputs Sensor Break Responding Time Within 10 seconds for TC RTD and mV inputs 0 1 second for 4 20 mA and 1 5V inputs Characteristics Type Range Accuracy Input at 25 C Impedance J 120 1000 C HC 2 2MQ 184 1832 F K 200 1370 C EL C 2 2MQ 328 2498 F T 250 400 C ELC 2 2MQ 418 752 F E 100 900 C 21 C 2 2MQ 148 1652 F B 0 1820 C I2 C 2 2MQ 32 3308 F 200 1820 C R 0 1768 C ISC 2 2MQ 32 3214 F S 0 1768 C 22 C 2 2MQ 32 3214 F N 250 1300 C HIC 2 2MQ 418 2372 F L 200 900 C IFE 2 2MQ 328 1652 F 11 PT100 210 700 C 0 4 C 1 3KQ DIN 346 1292 F PT100 200 600 C 0 4 C 1 3KQ JIS 328 1112 F mV 8 70mV 0 05 2 2MQ mA 3 27mA 0 05 70 5Q 0 1V 0 12 1 15V 0 05 332KQ 0 5V 1 3 11 5V 0 05 332KQ 1 5V 1 3 11 5V 0 05 332KQ 0 10V 1 3 11 5V 0 05 332KQ Analog Input Cards AI183V Characteristics Type Range Accuracy Input at 25 C Impedance 60 60mV 62 62mV 0 1 2 2 MQ 2 2V 2 2 2 2V 0 3 332KQ 20 20 V 22 22 V 0 1 332KQ 20 20mA 22
63. oid it been activated too often the relay can set for no reaction in 0 1 to 10 of full span Low Scale to High Scale Note The sampling rate of the recorder is fixed at 200 milli seconds by the hardware 1 e samples 5 measured data per second If the logging speed is set at 1 second in Instant mode the recorder logs using the last of five measured data values For the same speed in Averaging mode the recorder logs using the average of the five measured data values For the same speed in the Maximum or Minimum mode then the recorder logs using the maximum or minimum of the five measured data values Sampling Logging historical trend Display real time Instant 200mS the last of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Averaged 200mS the average of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Maximum 200mS the maximum of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Minimum 200mS the minimum of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Press Back key to return to real time display all configurations will be memorized The Digital output DO card with 6 relays can be set in Jobl Job2 It can be traced in System Info mode after installed into the Slot 39 Digital input Press DI key to select the Digital input Define the name Description and set up the Event accordingly Press directional keys gt at the bottom to select the channel Analog output Press AO key to select the Analog output Define Output eithe
64. operate the job For easy access Config Dump Clear or Operate soft keys the user may ignore the password If the higher security CFR 21 is selected it 1s required to operate the recorder in more restricted rules which are complied with FDA 21 CFR part 11 This higher security defines two types of users including Supervisor and Operator with different authority to access the recorder by using different passwords as Figure 4 12 It has time limit during operation If hands are off from keys in 10 minutes the user needs to key in password again It also offers audit trail function to record the user the timing and what type work he was doing on the recorder before Incorrect password and unauthorized operation will be recorded into the event list as well ri exnt mem CF 723 25 DEMO Security 38 11 24 03 ser PaSA E EEE Security Level Supervisor Time of validity Unlimited time Days of expiration Unlimited time Enter REEE Back 24a SSS aS SS Figure 4 12 Security level Supervisor The top Supervisor can define all the user names including other Supervisors and Operators total in 30 numbers including him He can access all the keys too and his Time of validity for the password s unlimited Operator He can access vertical keys to view the historical data events and status but no authority to access horizontal keys to do configuration neither to dump clear data 54 Time of validity
65. or the historical and real time folders under C Observer and remove Observer folder from C Then install the new Observer software again How to write Observer data and configurations back up to CD s Data will be available at dat idx files and Ist files at the path C Observer The files will be available under historical and realtime folders Configuration file name is Recorder config You can create a folder and save all historical and real time folders in to back up folder and then you can write this information to CD 93 Q32 A32 Q33 A33 Q34 A34 Q35 A35 Q36 A36 Q37 x amp Access violation at address 00445 F56 in module REALTIME VIEWER exe Write of address 00000040 If I have some configuration problems which files I have that to send to the supplier Both Recorder cfg and IO dat files in C Observer Historical are required under this case Does the recorder have an option to supply DC power supply to the transmitters The 24VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 can offer the power to 6 pieces of transmitters I am trying to connect recorder on RS 232 RS422 RS485 Ethernet but I couldn t set up the communication properly Please refer detailed information to 5 1 Observer I amp Observer II PC software guide 5 2 Ethernet Configuration amp 5 3 RS 232 RS485 RS422 Configuration When export data to Excel CSV files what if the historical data is not appearing in sp
66. osaml Enter ERKIKZEIEIES Figure 4 1 Soft Keys Enter First select the mode by pressing directional keys then press Enter key to enter any mode of Channel Display Tools Instrument Clock System Info or Demo Save Save configurations from recorder to storage media CF card To read the configuration and measured data from CF card on a PC for the first time or any time configuration has been changed it is important to press Save key to save configuration changes to CF card beforehand Load Load configuration from storage media CF card to recorder Default If the configuration is set incorrectly Default is a useful key to recall the default settings on the analog input card inserted into rear expansion slot Back Go back to the previous display 4 1 Channel Analog input Digital input Analog output Math input Analog input After entering the Configuration mode select Channel and press the Enter key to get into Channel mode It displays the Analog input AI first Press directional keys gt at the bottom to select the channel Afterwards press directional keys on the left hand side to select the column After Configuration 4 1 to 4 8 press Back key to return to real time display all configurations will be memorized Al16 TP Jevnt mem CF 04 17 31 85 g6 87 11 22 05 AI s o fo ir 22 Js Jia Jis fis 07 te dy DEMO Name Ai OOO Desc Ee Log Method Instant Speed lis r
67. otocol s TCP IP Q20 How many recorders can be connected in a network A20 It depends on hardware interface selected If t 1s Ethernet communication maximum 255 devices can be connected in the network each device n unique IP address If it is RS 485 communication 247 units can be connected in the network then 91 Q21 How many recorders can be viewed in the Real time Viewer of PC software Observer II A2l Maximum 1024 tags can be viewed from the Real time Viewer These tags cover Al Math DI DO Counter and Total zer excluding AO If each recorder is used with 6 tags in average then the Real time Viewer can view maximum 170 units of recorders Q22 Once the user forgot the password is there a common password If not how to reset recorder to the factory settings A22 There is no common password for this purpose It needs to do RESET procedure to recall the factory settings Press and hold the top left key before turn on the power Do not release it until you hear two BI sounds Turn the power off and on again All factory settings will be restored Please note that after this procedure all project configuration data will erase You have to configure the recorder like the beginning once again Q23 To change the analog input what is the next step after changing the dip switches and jumpers on the analog input card A23 It needs to press the icon of Observer software to receive configuration about modified input fro
68. p measured data press the Dump key do not press Save key again After that the measured data can be seen in trend or Excel format on PC A 128 MB CF card is supplied free 56 5 PC software and Communication configuration 5 1 Observer I amp Observer II PC software guide This s simple guide for PC software Please refer more details to the software user manual n the HELP of PC software itself Observer I amp II are the PC software used for the recorder Observer I contains two components JO Config_viewer Ar Hist_Viewer Observer II contains three components yp Config Viewer Ar Hist_Viewer CONFIG VIEWER is for configuration of the recorder from PC gt RealTime Viewer HIST VIEWER is for monitoring historical trends in PC REAL TIME VIEWER is for real time data logging in PC Observer I is supplied along with the recorder at free of cost Observer II is supplied on additional charge for real time data logging applications through PC System requirements Hardware PC with Minimum 200 MHz processor 64 MB RAM 100 MB free space in the hard disk RS 232 serial port Network adopter RJ 45 female USB port and CF reader Software Operating system Windows 98 Windows ME Windows XP Windows NT amp Windows 2000 Install Observer Software Run the setup exe available at CD supplied and follow on screen instructions At any point of time only one either observer I or observer II will exist n any PC If
69. play historical trend Press directional keys lt to backward or forward Press Zoom key to zoom in the time scale The Zoom can be done variously in 1 sec dot 1 hour Page 12 hours Page 1 day Page or week Page Press Back key going back to the original display DEMO History aU 13 03 5T 01 26 05 01 26 0 Dump Clear Operate Contig Shutdown Figure 3 3 31 3 4 Event Press Event key the Event Alarm List displays general Events Alarms and Reports Press Mode key to choose Evnt Alam Event Alarm or Report Event Alarm It displays the Ack acknowledgement Type Source Active time Clear time and Value of events or alarms Use directional keys T to move downward or upward Press Ack key to acknowledge the alarm Events do not need to be acknowledged Press Back key going back to the original display Event Alarm d mals Event alarm Report Mode z Event Ack Type Source J active Time Clear Time Value 11 21 14 44 26 11 21 14 44 26 11 21 14 46 46 11 21 14 46 46 Bd Shutdown M Dump Clear Operate Config Figure 3 4 On the Event Alarm List three different colors indicate the status of the alarm Red Presently in alarm status Green The cause of alarm status was temporary and has now returned to normal Grey A temporary alarm in green status after having been acknowledged and then becomes grey
70. pressions and an example Expressions on recorder SIN x COS x EXP x SQRT x LN x TG x CTG x ASIN X ACOS x ATG x LOG x ABS x SQ x ROUND x Hl x y LO x y INV x PCT x Hi Lo x oy xy POW x y Note A To add the option of Math Counter amp Totalizer on recorder it is necessary to order a Boot ROM with this option Then open the housing and replace the Boot ROM An example of Math Three AI analog inputs and one Math channel Set up a Math channel after setting up three analog inputs In Channel mode as 4 1 Channel press Math key to get into Math channel Description enable Type define Log Speed Log Method and do Math Expression Equation Then select Display mode as 4 2 Display Define mode Trend Direction Background color If Pens 1 2 3 have been used for three analog inputs then select Pen 4 to be used for Math Press Enter key under Channel column of Pen 4 then select MATHI Define Color Width of trend DisplayHi and DisplayLo Press Back key twice to return to the beginning of display all configurations will be memorized Then the Math starts working Mathematics Functions Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division s n x cos x ex Square root of x log x tan x l tan x Sin x Cos x Tan x log o X Absolute ofx 2 X The closest integral number to x The bigger value between x and y The smaller value between x and y 1 x PCT
71. r Plus means with the option of Math Counter Totalizer amp CFR 21 55 Boot ROM ver It is version of Boot ROM Memory Free Total Indicates the percentage of free memory to total memory reserved on the recorder 8 MB memory on board is reserved for storing measured data A small icon on the top right indicates the percentage of free memory e g mem 96 CF Card Free Total Indicates the percentage of free memory to total memory of the Compact Flash card e g CF 84 Ethernet IP Address It is the present IP address of the recorder Slot 1 6 Indicates the status of all Slots and the cards been inserted in The cards include Analog Input Al Digital Input DI and Digital Output DO 6 relay card Update The Update key is located at left lower side It is the key to upgrade the new firmware After the new firmware downloaded to the CF card insert the CF card in Then press this key to upgrade it It may take a few seconds to finish the process 4 9 A configuration example Here is a process required for a paperless recorder with 3 channels of 4 20mA input 6 relay outputs and Ethernet communication for real time monitoring With Analog input card AI183 not yet fitted into rear slot set up 4 20mA input according to 2 3 Setup input and output cards and then plug it into rear SLOT 1 Plug 6 relay output card DO181 into rear SLOT 2 Do the wiring and installation onto panel Set up the extensive PC software Observer II t
72. r 0 20mA or 4 20mA if it is current output card AO183I Define Output either 0 5V 1 5V or 0 10V if it is voltage output card AD183V Then define Expression and range The sources of Expression cover analog inputs Math inputs and Counters 40 Math input Press Math key to select the Mathematics input Except for Expression it is similar to do the setting up for Analog input above Define the name Description and select Type Log Method Log Speed Unit Scale Low Scale High and Event Enter Expression column it appears Source Operator and a keyboard The Source covers all available Analog inputs Math inputs and Counters The Operators are Mathematics expressions described below Use Source Operator and keyboard to define the Math equation Press directional keys lt gt at the bottom to select one from 18 available Math Press Back key to memorize the Math settings m 6 AE l Name Math 15 Desc Type Disabl Log Method Instant o E Expression HI AT3 A19 72 0 nit Low 3276 8 High 3276 7 Event Mo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 Hysteresis Figure 4 3 If the Math option been ordered the following Math functions are available in the Channel mode of configuration The equation is used to produce derived variable by using measured data or computed data as variable The result of Math can be displayed and stored The Math expression equation can be keyed in maximum 36 characters 41 Math Ex
73. r approaches the recorder within 2 meters Off IR On Keypad Turn off by infrared sensor and turn on by keypad If it 1s the same Screensaver setting the display turns off 10 minutes after the user away from the recorder and it turns on again after the user presses the keypad Note To use infrared IR sensor on recorder is a genius idea to prolong the lifetime of LCD display It senses the movement of body temperature when a user gets closer or walks away distance in about 2 meters Communication PCTransfer Selects RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 or standard Ethernet communication RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 Address 0 to 247 nodes for RS 485 Baud Rate Selects it from various Baud rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 Data Format Selects it from three different data formats SI Ethernet IP Select Automation if the server on the network automatically allocates the IP address for the recorder Select User Define to manually set a fixed address for the recorder Two new columns will appear for keying n fixed addresses IP Address Defines the correct address of the recorder on the network Subnet Mask Defines the correct SubnetMask address on the network Default Gateway Different Gateway has different IP address on Ethernet Note A If Automation is selected the IP address and SubnetMask are invisible IP address can be found in 4 8 System Info mode under Configuration Because the server could reall
74. rder is being used with hazardous voltage 3 Do not use the recorder where there is high vibration or high magnetic field this could cause damage or error of measurement 4 All maintenance or repairs should be carried out with power disconnected to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit 5 In areas with conductive pollution adequate ventilation filtering and sealing need to be installed 6 When cleaning the recorder handle carefully and use soft dry cloth Avoid the use of abrasives or any sharp and hard objects which would damage the display 7 Do not operate the recorder f any part has been removed or disassembled Consult your nearest dealer at once Static Electricity Appropriate precautions must be taken when handling the recorder The circuit board components are susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge Take static electricity precautions whilst handling and inserting Compact Flash Card into the recorder To replace the power line fuse The power line fuse 1s located within the fuse holder on the power board For 90 250 VAC line voltages the user must use a 2 5A 250VAC time lag fuse and for both 11 18 VDC and 18 36 VDC line voltages a 5 0A 250VAC time lag fuse must be used 1 General Description 1 1 Unique features of recorder The VR18 is a well designed paperless recorder with many outstanding features including e 6 4 TFT Color LCD with VGA Display in 640x480 pixels 18 isolate
75. read sheet Make sure that the selected pens are available at destination list If they are available at source list then move them to destination list and then you can export data Also make sure that data is available at the selected period or interval time Otherwise you may not see anything in the target Excel sheet I want to count pulses to measure power consumption in KWH Each pulse is one KWH Can I use Math application for this Yes use DI and configure Events of Channel as follows Event Type High Job 1 Increase Counter Target Counter 1 But please note that maximum value counter can store is 65535 Please note that recorder can detect maximum of 30 pulses Minute at a frequency of 0 5 Hz The better possible solution is to use an external converter for the application The standard pulses to 4 20mA converters are available in the market where you can set pulse width and duration between pulses I am getting the following message in Real time viewer What to do next A37 Ge 99 The firmware V2 21 or earlier version does not allow the user to key in special characters like 67 647 etc in Tag name The user may change the tag name or update the recorder firmware and PC software to V2 31 to avoid error message above 94 Q38 I updated Observer software and recorder firmware to V 2 22 or above DDE is not working properly with application of the third party A38 From Observer 2 22 on DDE format
76. sor error The correct value the process value offset x gain Sensor It displays automatically the setup input of V mV mA T C J K T E B R S N and L PT100 and JPT100 The default setting is 4 20mA if no other input specified Unit The engineering unit of input Range Various input ranges can be set for voltage and current Normally it sets 0 1 1 5 0 5 or 0 10 V for the voltage and set 0 20 or 4 20mA for the current Scale Unit Defines the scale unit Scale Low Defines the low scale with decimal if necessary For instance input 0 10 V the Scale Low can be set up with value 0 00 to be correspondent to low range 0 V Scale High Defines the high scale with decimal if necessary For instance input 0 10 V the Scale High can be set up with value 100 00 to be correspondent to high range 10 V Event The Event is frequently used for Alarm purpose Event can also be used for digital output DO Timer Totalizer Counter or Report Type There are various types of H L HH LL R or r to be selected for job or Alarm purpose H High limit When the process is over high limit the alarm or job is actuated L Low limit Any the process is lower than low limit the alarm or job is actuated HH High high limit to set up another limit higher than high limit for double warning LL Low low limit to set up another limit lower than low limit for double warning R Increasing rate of change The job or alarm is actua
77. stablished between the recorder amp PC then once again check Node address at the recorder If more than one recorder is connected in RS 485 RS 422 network make sure that all the devices have unique address Check the communication settings at the individual recorders manually If the converter SNA 10A is used for converting RS 485 RS 422 to RS 232 then make sure that Dip switches are correctly set for the communication details If RS 485 RS 422 is used for connecting recorders then make sure that last node 1s less than 1000 meters from the PC Also make sure that STP cable is being used for RS 485 connections In some computers COM 1 and COM 2 have been used for other devices So it is required to carefully check whether RS 232 cable is connected to proper communication port of PC or not 67 It 1s important to check COM port of PC to see whether it been properly set My computer Properties Hardware Device Manager Ports COM 1 Properties Communications Port COM1 Properties EJ General Port Settings Driver Details Resources F Communications Port COM Device type Ports COM amp LPT Manufacturer Standard port types Location on IntellA 82801EB LPC Interface Controller Device status This device is working properly IF you are having problems with this device click Troubleshoot to shart the traubleshooter Troubleshoot Device Usage Use this device enable w
78. ted when the rate of increasing process value is greater than the specified rate time interval For example when the Setpoint is set to 100_1S if the process is increasing greater than the value 100 in 1 second then job or alarm will be actuated r Decreasing rate of change The job or alarm is actuated when the rate of decreasing process value is greater than the specified rate time interval For example when the Setpoint is set to 50 2S if the process 1s decreasing greater than the value 50 in 2 seconds then job or alarm is actuated Setpoint To set up the process value for actuating Jobl and or Job2 Jobl Job2 When an event occurs the task to be performed is called the job A typical example is to trigger an alarm buzzer in event of high temperature Each pen can accept four events or alarms and each event can create two jobs Please note that a job under Event is different from a job by pressing the 38 Operate key The former s actuated by an event and the latter s actuated by manual control no event necessary Various types of jobs can be selected No Action Do nothing Log Alarm Record alarms Log Event Record events Stop logging Stop logging data Start logging Start logging data Sound Buzzer Sound the buzzer It stops once any key is pressed DO Latch On Set digital output relay on and then select Target from DO 1 to DO 6 The relay is latched when it 1s activated DO Latch Off Set digital output
79. uration save and clear data but not operators Operators can only view the historical data events and status What is Boot Rom Anything related to Math option Is it possible to upgrade it into new version via internet or CF card Boot ROM is a chip available in recorder which contains boot loader information The Boot ROM BT181 has no option The Boot ROM BT182 has options of Math Counter Totalizer amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance It is required to remove BT181 away and install BT182 on the socket when those options are needed It is not possible to upgrade it into new version via internet or CF card How does it upgrade into the new version of recorder system and PC software If necessary contact your supplier about the latest updates The supplier is able to supply the latest version of recorder system and PC software via email or FTP file transfer protocol for easy download through internet Follow the procedure to update it into the new version of recorder system Install the new version of Observer software It shall automatically uninstall the old one If it needs to upgrade the recorder system what do we have to take care Any recorder system before V 1 20 it is mandatory to update first to V 1 20 and then to the latest version 1 e it needs to upgrade twice Direct update to the latest version could damage the DOC What are the differences between Observer I amp Observer II PC software Observer I is supplied for fre
80. utes hand off from keys the user needs to key in password again It also offer audit trail function to record the user the timing and what type work he was doing on the recorder before details explained in 4 6 Security amp FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliance 50 Data Transfer Select Dump and Clear if the user wishes to clear the data on recorder after dumping data to PC or CF card Select Transfer and remain if the user wishes to remain the data on recorder after transferring data to PC or CF card Keypad Sound Selects the following four options disable minimum medium or maximum LCD Screensaver To prolong the life of the LCD display it is suggested to set the display turn off time in 1 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes after the user operates the recorder It was initially set 10 minutes for Screensaver from the factory The recorder continues to recode data while it s in the screen saving mode The display turns on again by pressing any soft key or by Infrared sensor When an alarm occurs it turns on the display as well Sensor Off amp On Keypad Turn off amp on by keypad If the Screensaver is set 10 minutes the display turns off 10 minutes after hands off from the recorder and it turns on again after the user presses the keypad Off amp On IR Turn off amp on by infrared sensor If it is the same Screensaver setting the display turns off 10 minutes after the user away from the recorder and it turns on again when the use
81. ver software For ex analog input 1 All should be written as AII Please note that underscore is required before the name of the tag otherwise data will be not exchanged 11 Now open the tag monitor and configure for the above tag for checking of DDE with the tag If DDE is configured properly then tag value should appear correctly at the tag monitor with state as VALID If any error message is available then you have to repeat from step 1 Please note that before checking tag monitor real time viewer in PC should be in running condition 82 6 Application examples Example 1 Flow measurement A level has to be converted into a flow according to the following formula Q calculated flow speed in liter per minute 0 0072 h 60 h level range in mbar per second 0 30 mbar In 4 1 Channel Mode of Configuration set All as follows Name Level 1 Desc Xxxxxx Method Instant Speed 1 S 1 second data Offset 0 00 Gain 1 000 Sensor Current Unit mA Range 4 0 O 20 0 Scale Unit mbar Low 0 00 High 30 00 Press Math to get into Math Channel and set Mathl as follows Name Flow 1 Desc xxxxxx Type Enable Log Method Instant Expression 0 0072 AI1 2 5 60 Unit l min Low 0 0 Speed 1 S High 2200 0 Example 2 8 00 am start logging 17 00 pm stop logging Monday Friday Select Tools mode of Configuration and define Timer 1 4 as follows Timer 1 Type Daily Action Enable Time
82. zzer evnt mem CF and Date Time display DEMO Realtime O BEA neon o0 lig O12 26 05 01 26 0 Exit Dump Clear Operate Contig Shutdown Figure 3 1 Soft keys 3 1 Page Page means the display The recorder can have a maximum of 6 Pages and each Page can display a maximum of 6 channels A channel can display either measured data or computed measured data If channels cover more than one page press the Page key to move forward from Page to Page 2 Keep pressing Page key you will get Page All to display all enabled channels DEMO Realtime All Event Status Exit eee et Dump cea operate cong Figure 3 2 3 2 Mode Press Mode key to select the different ways of displays which include Mix Trend Bar or Digital mode Mix The display default is Mix mode Several modes including horizontal vertical trend bar and digital modes can be mixed together Trend Press Mode key to display Trend mode This is measured data trend in real time The same page display may have a maximum of 6 trends in different colors The user may define each color details in 4 2 Display Bar Press Mode key again to display bars in different colors The scale of each bar can be defined individually details in 4 2 Display Digital Press Mode key again to display digits in different colors Press Mode key again to return to the original Mix mode 3 3 History Press History key to dis

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