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1. a ill TO PX5 OR 4400 le MI gt OPTICAL PORT D ez Koy i NOTE SE SWITCHE OFF POSITION 64 User s Guide Recommended Modem Connection Setup When configuring both the PX5 4400 and NodeLink for modem communications keep in mind that the PX5 4400 uses a fiber optic serial port in order to maintain electrical isolation This means that there are no control signals available to a modem to use for handshaking and flow control lt is highly recommended that identical modems be used on the PX5 4400 and the computer dentical modems will have the same internal buffering and are more likely to negotiate modulation speed and error correction suitable to both modems li the modems used are not identical then both the PX5 4400 and the computer should have modems with the same chipset i e Rockwell Lucent When configuring for modem communications the first decision to be made is the port speed for both ends of the communications link This is the speed at which the PX5 4400 communicates with its modem and the speed at which the computer communicates with its modem The same speed should be chosen for both Ideally the speed should be at or just below the anticipated modem connect speed Since most modems today will attempt to connect at least at 56 kbps 38 4 kbps would be a good choi
2. TF you want to change the information in the following table right click on the Site Name in the NodeLink Directory Tree and select Edit Site using modem connection The PX5 or 4400 Site Status main viewing area provides information about the Connection Type RS 232 or Modem between the NodeLink and PX5 or 4400 the COM port when using RS 232 or Phone Number when using modem through which the instrument connects the Baud Rate which indicates connection speed for RS 232 only the Autopoll status setting and user specified Comments about the Site Right click on the Site name and select Edit Properties if you want to change site properties 41 NODELINK Data Management Software Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status continued A PX5 or 4400 Site automatically contains a Download History page and Properties page Click on the plus sign on a PX5 or 4400 Site folder to display the elements within it Download History page Data files downloaded from PX5 or 4400 will be stored in the Download History page see page 57 Initially Download History page is empty since no data has been downloaded yet from the PX5 or 4400 Properties page The Properties page contains information on current configuration or properties of the PX5 or 4400 It also provides the interface to change the following parameters circuit type read the Warning advisory then press Accept to display wiring diagram current
3. TCP IP sets up either the IP address xxx xxx xxx xxx or a Fully Qualified Domain Name FQDN This unique address is used to contact the InfoNode site Edit Site Properties TCPAP Site Name Tou can specify the address of this nfoMode in dotted IP format Ol aga Fully Qualified Domain Hame w F Address ee an 29 NODELINK Data Management Software Site Name allows you to change the Local Directory name of the InfoNode User Name and Password needed to log on to the InfoNode Note that the User Name and Password must match the ones used to log on to the Signature System InfoNode Edit Site Properties TCP IP Site Name In order ta connect to this InfoNode you must provide the corect User Hame and Password Local Directory Hame for this Into ode E disonSE User Name NodeLink_T echPubs Password NodeLink Comment is envice Entrance NOTE It is useful to create a unique log in name and password on the InfoNode for NodeLink so that you can monitor NodeLink access This is especially useful when using multiple copies of NodeLink on default computers 30 User s Guide gt gt Autopoll Schedule lf the Autopoll feature is included during NodeLink installation the Autopoll Schedule dialog box will appear to allow you to set the time intervals for automatic downloading of event data from the instrument DataNode PX5 or 4400 to the computer hard drive Event data files collected by Autopol
4. and data analysis Electrotek Concepts PQView V3 2 or higher software NODELINK Data Management Software Introduction to NodeLink NodeLink software is a Windows based system that allows downloading archiving and visualization of event type data from a variety of instruments including Dranetz BMI current and legacy products Signature System InfoNode and DataNode PowerXplorer PX5 and PowerGuide 4400 NodeLink uses the InfoNode DataNode PX5 or 4400 in conjunction with the DranView or PQView software to form a powerful remote data management program Using NodeLink to Download InfoNode Data Files NodeLink is used to retrieve data files stored in InfoNodes so that they can be archived and or viewed using viewer analysis programs such as DranView or PQView Data is stored and viewed on a per DataNode basis A web browser can be launched from within NodeLink to view the InfoNode directly NodeLink itself does not directly allow users to change setups of the InfoNode or DataNode nor does NodeLink display any other views and reports in the InfoNode system Data downloads can be initiated manually or automatically using a scheduler built in to the NodeLink NodeLink supports the Signature System InfoNode with the ability to download data from various DataNodes such as EPQ 5520 5530 5540 5560 and 5571 Using NodeLink to Download PX5 or 4400 Data Files NodeLink V2 6 or higher is required to access event data and setups
5. gt New Group function menu see page 13 gt Add Site Click on the Add Site icon to add an InfoNode PX5 or 4400 site under Group This icon is a quick alternative to the Directory gt Add Site function menu see page 13 To add an InfoNode Site See page 15 for the procedure on How to Add an InfoNode Site using Network TCP IP or page 17 for the procedure on How to Add an InfoNode Site using Dial Up Networking To add a PX5 or 4400 Site See page 20 for the procedure on How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using RS232 Serial Port Connection on your Computer or page 23 for the procedure on How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using Modem Connection on your Computer gt Viewer To view your downloaded data click on the Viewer icon to automatically launch the default viewer analysis program installed in your computer The viewer analysis program e g DranView or PQView is an optional separately purchased software application gt Help Click on the Help icon to open the window for on line documentation help This icon is a quick alternative to the Help gt Help Desk function menu see page 31 gt Browser The Browser icon is disabled when NodeLink pages are on active display in the Main Viewing Area When the user connects to the Web Browser to view an InfoNode site see page 39 Connecting to an InfoNode Site to Update Status the Main Viewing Area displays the actual Signature System InfoNode pages while retaining NodeLink menu bar
6. 08 Pre trigger C MAU 5 a Fe a B1 4 4EDISONS4JULYWEEKEND 00 DDB Azi Event waveformide AT SE CE ris s ak SME DAT mi a k t SE pa Sen 14 00 33 09 14 00 33 19 14 14 00 33 04 14 00 33 14 14 00 33 2 M gt Hormalized to AV 10 dealdivicion ta EAT sete R td kt Se ai ZEN AA YIN TIN He eee Tee LOMB Ee TE TEP Te LEAT Seat hos ate Patt ahd ete paras de a she ak Hua Podesta Sciam ipa KAN tite Saree TN nae JANE ERS Sige Sea pecs aes SEAL Sores ENS Ma e PRNG Done m ome User s Guide APPENDIX A PX5 4400 NodeLink Communications Setup NodeLink allows users to download and archive event type data from the PX5 and 4400 via Direct RS232 connection or via modem connection Direct RS232 Connection Setup To download events from PX5 4400 through the optical port you must have the following a personal computer or laptop with Windows operating system with either RS232 serial port or network adapter NodeLink and the appropriate Isolated Communication Module assembly as described below The Isolated Communication Module assembly consists of two parts 1 A fiber optic cable P N 900406 which connects the PX5 4400 optical serial port to the communication module 2 The communication module which is available in three types a9 pin RS232 Communication Module P N COMM RS232 aUSB Communication Module P N COMM OUA an Ethern
7. BMI SiteA00 dab Dranetz BMI SiteA00 001 dab Dranetz BMI SiteA00 002 ddb Etc Downloading Data Using Autopoll Autopoll uses the same naming convention as NodeLink does the first time it downloads a file However unlike the Get Data function key which allows you to download all files stored in the PX5 4400 data card Autopoll downloads ONLY the file that the instrument IS currently monitoring Another difference is that for the succeeding time that Autopoll downloads data from the PX5 4400 site it will append new data to the file already downloaded This means that the downloaded file increases in size and no new files are created 48 User s Guide Once the Get Data function key is pressed the list of PX5 or 4400 event data files available for download is shown Check to select the file s that you want to download or click on Select All if you want to download all files Once files have been selected click on Download to retrieve data files from the PX5 or 4400 memory card and store into the computer hard drive You may click on Disconnect to cancel download operation any time The sample screens below show how to download event data files from PX5 or 4400 Click on Return to exit and go back to the PX5 or 4400 Instrument Status Page NodeLink sa File Directory Help i lt Default Data Source EE amp Site Directory Elta NetworkedPX5 a 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History Properties Ha g 221COM6PXSWYE Get D
8. Disconnect On the other hand the following function keys are operable only when monitoring is off Put Setup Set Time and Format Card These function keys are discussed in detail in Chapter 6 Instrument Status Page Data monitoring continues until the monitoring off key is pressed The message Monitoring Status Off appears to indicate that monitoring has been turned off and active recording is disabled Press Put Setup to load setup template files from the computer hard drive to the PX5 or 4400 Loading new setup parameters is allowed only when monitoring is off Press Set Time to manually set the time and date in PX5 or 4400 and synchronize it with the time and date displayed in the computer running NodeLink Time synchronization is allowed only when monitoring is off NOTE Automatic time synchronization when data poll is complete can be enabled under Autopoll Schedule See page 31 Press Format Card to format the data card Formatting card is allowed only when monitoring is off All data and setups stored in the card will be lost when you format the card Copy the files that you want to save to a computer first before formatting card For a detailed discussion of these functions see Chapter 6 Instrument Status page 44 User s Guide CHAPTER 6 INSTRUMENT STATUS PAGE Instrument Status Page A Site consists of the instruments that are connected to NodeLink In the case of the Signature System the instruments consist of Dat
9. First requirement is to have the necessary viewer analysis software application installed in your computer The DranView or PQView application can be used to view event data files stored in InfoNode sites These viewer analysis programs are purchased separately from NodeLink Second requirement is that you can only view data when you are not actively connected to any InfoNode Site To terminate connection from an InfoNode Site click on the Disconnect button that is in the Instrument Status Page 57 NODELINK Data Management Software 1 Expand the Instrument tree DataNode by clicking on the plus sign to show Download History Click on Download History to show the Download History Page which contains the list of downloaded data files see screen on page 57 2 Double click on the file row bearing the date range that you wish to display in the viewer This automatically launches the default viewer analysis program to display the selected data file Result The following screens will appear NodeLink File Directory Help sy 2 0 Hew Group Ada Site Def Viewer Analysis program automatically appears to show plots of selected data file ault Data Source e Site Directory NetworkMark Network nfoNodes ES OIE disonServiceEntrance Ri a z Edison 5530 Viewer Help Browser KALE T s dila Gal kr tn ea no S B Oia pe RUE aera RG A tea Se z Double click on an item to view the data in your
10. Ge PxSNetworked 4 COMSPXSEdisonSE Download History Date of File Transfer Name of File Wed Jul 7 14 48 03 EDT 2004 a Properties QB COM6PXSLabBench Done There are two requirements before you are able to view downloaded data files from the PX5 or 4400 site First requirement is that you have the viewer analysis software with drivers specific for the PX5 or 4400 installed in your computer The DranView application with PX5 or 4400 driver is used to view event data files stored in PX5 or 4400 sites The viewer analysis program is purchased separately from NodeLink Second requirement is that you can only view data when you are not actively connected to any PX5 or 4400 Site To terminate connection from a PX5 or 4400 Site click on the Disconnect button that is in the Instrument Status Page 1 Expand the Instrument tree by clicking on the plus sign to show Download History Click on Download History to show the Download History Page which contains the list of downloaded data files 2 Double click on the file row bearing the date range that you wish to display in the Viewer This automatically launches the DranView viewer analysis program to display the selected data file Result See page 60 for the resulting screens 59 NODELINK Data Management Software Nodel ink v a New Group Add Site viewer Help Default Data Source aa wee cath SAL AS Snare iy teas pao TEN AA mon 4 RE ats ee RET eet OU h
11. InfoNode ESE Delete PX5 or 440 n Edit Properties A Autopoll Schedule DialUpPX5 Ga PXSNetworked 14 User s Guide How to Add an InfoNode Site using Network TCP IP 1 Select a Group in which you want to add an InfoNode Site Click Directory Add Site on the navigation bar or click the Add Site icon on the tool bar Select InfoNode if you want to add an InfoNode site Result The following screen will appear Select Connection Type Select Network if you are using a network adapter card to access this Info ode Select Dial Up Networking if you are Using a telephone line to access this InfoNode C Dial Up Networking Back Cancel NodeLink presents two options to access an InfoNode site First option is through Network TCP IP those who use a network card to access the InfoNode discussed in this page Second option is through Dial Up Networking those who use a telephone line to access the InfoNode discussed in page 17 2 Select Network TCP IP when using a network card to access the InfoNode The default connection type is Network TCP IP Click Next to continue Result The following screen will appear TCP IP rye fou can specify the address of TRS this Info ode in dotted IF format NA of az 4 Fully Qualified Domain Mame tr IFP Address 198 639 18 9 C FODN n Back Cancel 15 NODELINK Data Management Software How to Add an InfoNode Site usin
12. LA a NL QB 222COM7PX52 5Elements You are connected to the Power Xplorer Power Guide A DialUpPXS i fll Signature Click the Get Data button to download data Click Disconnect to disconnect from the Power Xplorer Power Guide aag File Directory Help w w New Group Add Site Viewer lt Default Data Source Z B Site Directory NetworkedPX5 G8 220COMSPXSEdisonSE Download History QB 221COM6PXSWYE py 222COM7PX52 5Elements 1 DialUpPX5 7 Signature 53 NODELINK Data Management Software Set Time Synchronize Time Between Computer and PX5 or 4400 Set Time allows users to manually set the clock in the PX5 or 4400 and ensure that the time and date displayed in the unit is synchronized with the time and date displayed in the computer once auto download of event data is complete Automatic synchronization of time between computer and instrument can be enabled under the Autopoll Schedule see page 31 Time synchronization is allowed only when monitoring is turned off If you click on Set Time when monitoring is on a message will appear to indicate that setting the clock in PX5 or 4400 cannot proceed and you need to turn monitoring off After time has been set and monitoring is turned back on a number is automatically appended to the filename containing data from the current monitoring sess
13. Site Directory ne NetworkedPX5 A 220COMSPXSEdisonSE EE Download History b ge Properties i QB 221COM6PXSWYE Al 222COM7PX52 5Elements You are connected to the Power Xplorer Power Guide DialpPxs en Click the Get Data button to download data Click Disconnect to disconnect from the Power Xplorer Power Guide Monitoring Status On BE NodeLink w w J BA ae i New Group AddSite 4 Browser Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkedPx5 220COMSPXSEdisonSE i o E Download History me AAA Properties arr O HAE 221COM6PXSWYE ME G 222COM7PX52 5Elements n click the Cancel button to cancel this operation H DialupPX5 Ga Signature Cancel BE Nodel ink New Group AddSite Viewer Default Data Source Site Directory amp NetworkedPX5 i EA 220COMSPXSEdisonsE ooo E Download History Properties ie QB 221COM6PXSWYE EA 222COM7PX52 5Elements H DialupPX5 e Signature Description a Bb c n a oc cw Toat ea 50 User s Guide Get Setup Download Active Setups from PX5 or 4400 Memory NodeLink can be used to retrieve the active setups from the PX5 or 4400 This function allows users to know how the instrument is configured on the basis of which they can decide whether or not to make setup changes as they see fit The Properties page allows users to make changes on circuit connection channel probe connection voltage and current transducer ratios
14. ben en Ga on ey CHAPTER 7 DOWNLOAD HISTORY PAGE iii kika kite ka a kn an kn akont da ora dako t e da napa ke kaki 57 DOWNIOAQ FIS LION Fagor ii asa a sae aed e a ete a cae e e e be e pra ea aie 57 Viewing Event Data from InfoNode Site ccccccccccccseeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeee eect taa asttassestsseestosseesrosoeesronooooron 57 Viewing Event Data from PX5 or 4400 Site ccccceccccsseecceeseeee eae eaueesseeeeseessesseeeessegeeesseseeesseseeeeas 59 APPENDIX A PX5 4400 NODELINK COMMUNICATIONS SETUP cccsssecessseeeeeeseeeeeeneeneeenees 61 User s Guide CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION FOR USE NodeLink Software Package Contents One NodeLink software installation program on CD ROM On line documentation is included Help topics can be printed if desired NodeLink User s Guide P N UG NODELINK also included Customer Service If any item is missing or for installation or operating assistance with the NodeLink software package call Dranetz BMI Customer Service at 1 800 372 6832 or 732 287 3680 Computer Requirements Computer 200MHZ Pentium or higher Video adapter 1024 x 768 or better Network Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseTX using TCP IP Modem 56K Memory 32MB RAM Minimum Hard disk space 10MB free for the NodeLink program 500MB for data storage recommended Operating system Windows 98 SE NT 4 0 2000 or XP Web browser Internet Explorer V5 5 Minimum Optional viewer Dranetz BMI DranView V5 10 or higher
15. defauk PQ Data Viewer ka You can arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position If the list is empty there are no downloaded files ke E Download History a Date of File Transfer Date of Last Event Date of First Event B Edison 5540 48 Edison 5571 a Man Nov 24 14 35 41 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Man Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 5 Mon Nov 24 14 23 32 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Man Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 BE Edison SE 5560 pa Mon Nov 24 11 40 33 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 DialUp InfoNode File a Done NodeLink Directory Help Newlroup Ada site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkMark Network InfoNodes Ea OOSEdisonServiceEntrance DialUp InfoNode Mon Nov 24 11 36 10 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 Bestar EA Post processing wr Data is transfered into system lt Waveforms gt lt Timeplot gt Fe mon pits Best ee eens n BO SI Ne Ghee 8 Nine a ki GE tn Sab me MK kota Sahm ot ot Fie Kip Re teeta ee ME see a estate W 6 gd 8 pas A ASE ANA SEE ATP PETA ee Bae A DIST GALA ey cod pan RARA Te ie GRO Ed ene Ge Double click on an item to view the data in your default PQ Data Viewer d You can arrange the columns by selecting a col
16. make sure the port pou select is available Serial Port COME Baud Aate 115200 OK Cancel Apply Site Name allows you to edit or change the directory Site name as well as the Comment or notes pertaining to a particular PX5 or 4400 Site You can also point to a new picture file under Installation Picture Path to change the existing graphic that appears on the PX5 or 4400 Site Status screen Edit Site Properties AS 299 Site Hame You can enter up to 30 characters ta define the directory entry for this site COMSPS5E disonS E La E Dranetz BMI LA a a Engineering Lab Comment Installation Picture Path pa E Dranetz EMI MJ H E Setup Templates E ADranetzB MIAN odeLinkSHtmlIm 7 x Ca 21 NODELINK Data Management Software The following are the two tabs in the Edit Site Properties dialog box for PX5 or 4400 using modem connection Phone Number allows you to edit or change the country code and telephone number required for modem communication Make sure that the modems have been properly installed in the instrument site as well as in the location where you are dialing The correct modem initialization string beginning with AT must be specified under the PX5 or 4400 Communications setup menu screen This AT command string is sent to the modem during system startup Refer to Chapter 4
17. option all defective equipment that is returned freight prepaid during the warranty period There will be no charge for repair provided there is no evidence that the equipment has been mishandled or abused This warranty shall not apply to any defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance buyer supplied hardware software interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse of the equipment operation outside of environmental specifications or improper site preparation or maintenance NODELINK Data Management Software TABLE OF CONTENTS SIATEMENTS AND NOTICE ipren aaae aaa a ipaa 3 CHAPTER 1T PREPARATHONFORUSE roinaa at a tn a a n aa a a n a a a a ae a a ka ko a e 7 NOdELINK SoftWare PACKAQ isc tosis ye ka titan l a a bn cde pi e n bn e kn ep e et a pea aaa ea ie 7 CGOMIPUEF FR SQUIFE MENS 50e ott kt ka ka tk tat e a ti e O a ka bk a re bk a pe a 7 introduction LO NOE LI ME vi kte yo da pis san tk a eee e kk a ead e e e ba uate ka e ee 8 ASYE IN GAN OGOL AK saa at ie te e l ae at a l a n ka e shel stunk ea ee a kk e af e ea at yi n e tt in e dae 9 GHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION eee od w dala dwa ii k nt n ka an tk ke a l kk ok aa e kk ea 11 COMMONS EF EN MO aC Oze a tb a oo lata bk kaa kk le a fk an e ai koke ha Aa e ane eta 11 Navigalo mM B AP p ko ne ko ke et eee ne ree a ee ee ee pre S ar ee kon ki eee ee ee 11 How to Add an InfoNode Site using Network TCP IP cccccecceesseseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseaeeeaeeseeee
18. probe channels voltage and current transducer ratios and monitoring mode of operation screen below shows some of the parameters in Properties page The Properties page is used in conjunction with the Get Setup and Put Setup options Once users click on the Get Setup button see page 51 current setup properties retrieved from the PX5 or 4400 are displayed Users can change some circuit setup parameters found in the Properties page Once changes have been saved they can upload these new parameter settings in the PX5 or 4400 by clicking on the Put Setup button see page 53 NOTE NodeLink cannot upload the changes in setups while monitoring is on You must turn monitoring off using the Monitor On Off key to upload changes in setup parameters Then click on Put Setup to send the changes to the PX5 or 4400 Once the changes have been uploaded click on the Monitor On Off key to turn monitoring back on Turning monitoring on will increment the last number in the filename by one for the next event data saved load History General Properties Properties QB 221COMEPXSWYE QB 222COM7PX5Elements E e NetworkedSisSys E EdisonSE DialUpPx5 QB DialUpDELTA Installation Summary Site Name V1 6EdisonSE Creation Date August 13 2004 Three Phase Wye C Three Phase Delta Split Phase C Single Phase C Two Watt Meter 21 2 Element No B 21 2 Element No C C Custom Wiring Current Probes M Check thi
19. properly installed in the instrument site as well as in the location where you are dialing Dranetz BMI recommends using the same brand and model of modem at both ends of the communications link Set up the correct modem and dialing configurations under Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options NOTE For successful modem communications the correct modem initialization string beginning with AT must be specified under the PX5 or 4400 Communications setup menu screen This AT command string is sent to the modem during system startup See Appendix A for a detailed discussion of the PX5 4400 NodeLink modem communication setup Click Next to continue and see resulting screen on page 25 24 User s Guide How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using Modem Connection on your Computer continued Result The following screen will appear fou can enter up to 30 characters to Shar define the directory entry for this site HB Knoxville TN LW Frank s Office Lab Bench Dranetz BMl CA H Engineering Lab Comment li Everts aou ME Setups i A B Service Entrance S Events Installation Picture Path E e Setup Templates CADraneteBMl NodeLink Html Im Back Cancel 4 Enter the required directory site name for PX5 or 4400 The local directory name used to describe the site must not exceed 30 characters and must consist of the following characters only Alphanumeric Underscore Hyphen Using characters ot
20. that he or she will take reasonable care not to disclose such information to any third parties nor will he or she transfer programs for consideration or otherwise to any third party The recipient has the right to make an archival copy and one working copy for a total of two copies of the program for use on one machine forever No other copies of the program can be made and no additional copies of the documentation can be made NODELINK Data Management Software Statements and Notices continued Limitation of liability Dranetz BMI does not warrant that the software program will function properly in every hardware software environment The software may not work in combination with modified versions of the operating system with certain print spooling or file facility programs or with certain computers or printers supplied by independent manufacturers Although Dranetz BMI has tested the software and reviewed the documentation Dranetz BMI makes no warranty or representation either express or implied with respect to this software or documentation including its quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Consequently this software and documentation are licensed as is with the licensee assuming the entire risk as to their quality and performance In no event will Dranetz BMI be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or the inability to use the softwa
21. you have a viewer analysis program installed in your computer 1 Expand the Instrument tree by clicking on the plus sign to show Download History Click on Download History to show the list of downloaded data files 2 Double click on the data file row bearing the date range that you wish to display in the viewer This automatically launches the default viewer analysis program to display the selected data file For further assistance contact Dranetz BMI Technical Support at 1 800 372 6832 36 User s Guide CHAPTER 4 HOME PAGE Home Page The Home Page is the default screen displayed in the Main Viewing Area when the NodeLink application is opened for the first time Home page contains links to the latest product offerings of Dranetz BMI which are the PowerXplorer PX5 and PowerGuide 4400 the Signature System Website and the WPT Websites Dranetz BMI Electrotek Concepts and Daytronic Click on any of the links and the web page will automatically be displayed To exit a web link and return to a NodeLink page click on any Group or Site folder in the tree directory le Grectory Help ff w MewGrm A oe 37 NODELINK Data Management Software This page intentionally left blank 38 User s Guide CHAPTER 5 SITE STATUS PAGE Site Status Page Click on a Site name in the tree directory to display the Site Status Page A Site is a repository for data collected by one or more instruments within your Dranetz BMI power qu
22. 6 User s Guide How to Add an InfoNode Site using Dial Up Networking NOTE Before you attempt to connect NodeLink to the InfoNode via Dial Up Networking you must first be able to contact the InfoNode using your computer s dial up capabilities Refer to the Series 5500 InfoNode User s Guide Chapter 2 Preparation for Use for detailed information on InfoNode setup and configuration Part number for InfoNode User s Guide is UG INODE5500 1 Select a Group in which you want to add an InfoNode Site Click Directory Add Site on the navigation bar or click the Add Site icon on the tool bar Select InfoNode if you want to add an InfoNode site Result The following screen will appear Select Connection Type Select Network if you are using a network adapter card to access this nfak ade Select Dial Up Networking if you are using a telephone lne to access this Infakade OO Network TCPAP Back Cancel 2 Network TCP IP has been chosen as default Select Dial Up Networking when using a telephone line to access the InfoNode Result The following screen will appear Enter the PPP IP Address of the InfoNode J Li Li com Select the Dial Up Networking phonebook entr fee Liutchoque NODELINK Data Management Software How to Add an InfoNode Site using Dial Up Networking continued 3 Enter the modem IP address of the InfoNode you want to contact Then highlight the name of the corresponding dial
23. Data from InfoNode Site Event data files downloaded from a DataNode are listed under the Download History page Each data file shows the following information Date of File Transfer Date of Last Event and Date of First Event Users can re arrange the columns by selecting a column header with the cursor and left mouse button then dragging it into a new position Double clicking on the row of a selected data file will automatically launch the default viewer analysis program NodeLink File Directory Help rs wry 4 e 6 New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source E E Site Directory Double click on an item to view the data in your default PQ Data Viewer H NetworkMark Y You can arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position a e Network nfoNodes lf the list is empty there are no downloaded files OO9E disonServiceE ntrance Edison 5530 Download History H A Edison 5540 Mon Nov 24 14 35 41 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 A Edison 5571 Mon Nov 24 14 23 32 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 H A Edison SE 5560 Mon Nov 24 11 40 33 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 H DialUp InfoNode Mon Nov 24 11 36 10 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 09 13 00 EST 2003 Mon Nov 24 00 05 00 EST 2003 Done There are two requirements before you can view downloaded data files from the InfoNode site
24. Instrument Settings Communications on page 4 10 of the PowerXplorer PX5 User s Guide P N UG PX5 or PowerGuide 4400 User s Guide P N UG 4400 Edit Site Properties Prone Number Site Name Select Country Code prefis United States Phone Number Select Modem to use Soti g0 Data Fas Voice Modem Tou can select the Modems icon in Control Panel to set up your Modem and Dialing Properties Site Name allows you to edit or change the directory Site name as well as the Comment or notes pertaining to a particular PX5 or 4400 Site You can also point to a new picture file under Installation Picture Path to change the existing graphic that appears on the PX5 or 4400 Site Status screen Edit Site Properties Prone Number site Name EI DRAN LINK Directory Ie Info Nodes eZ Knoxville TH fou can enter up to 30 characters to define the director entry for this site Lab Bench B Dranetz BMl CA H Engineering Lab Comment S Installation Picture Path Fla Setup Templates EAD ranetzBMINNodeLink Html T 2 63 Dranetz BMI Nu 28 User s Guide InfoNode Site Properties NodeLink File PERA Help New Group ASE Add Site gt Delete Edit Properties 4utopoll Schedule mw pa Signature Sys tem InfoNode 3 EdisonSE j 5 DialUpPX5 aoe ene po Ga PXSNetworked 4 Change Site info There are two tabs in the Edit Site Properties dialog box for InfoNode
25. NODELINK Version 2 6 Data Management Software USER S GUIDE April 2005 mn DRANETZ BMI A4 DRANETZ 1000 New Durham Road e BMI Edison NJ 08818 4019 Tel 732 287 3680 Fax 732 248 1834 Part Number UG NODELINK NODELINK Data Management Software Published by Dranetz BMI 1000 New Durham Road Edison New Jersey 08818 4019 USA Telephone 1 800 372 6832 or 732 287 3680 Fax 732 248 1834 Web site www dranetz bmi com Copyright 2005 Dranetz BMI All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America P N UG NODELINK Rev G User s Guide Statement and Notices Notice regarding proprietary rights By accepting and using this manual the user agrees that the information contained herein will be used solely for the purpose of operating Dranetz BMI equipment This publication is protected under the copyright laws of the United States Title 17 et seq Copyright Dranetz BMI NodeLink documentation and software are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws of the United States neither the documentation nor the software may be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or in part without the prior consent of Dranetz BMI except in the manner described in the following paragraph The recipient of the software hereby agrees that the proprietary information of the program is privileged and amounts to a trade secret and
26. SE expanded minus sign Ed Download Hist A 49 DataNodet E Download Histo Edison 5530 E Download Histo 2 44 Edison 5540 EE Download Histo Edison 5571 A Download Histo 4 Edison SE 5560 i E Download Histo e DiallipPxs Instruments within Site expanded H Px5Networked 33 NODELINK Data Management Software Expanding a Tree Directory Clicking on a plus sign that is adjacent to a folder will open that folder and display the elements Groups or Sites contained within it Clicking on a minus sign will collapse that folder and no longer display the elements within it If the folder is a group of Sites clicking on the plus sign will display the Sites associated with that Group Selecting a Group Select a Group by clicking on the left mouse button when the cursor is over the Group name If you click the right mouse button when in this mode it will display the drop down menu selections as if you have selected Directory from the navigation bar Expanding a Group Tree After expanding the Group tree to show the Sites associated with it you can select a site by clicking on the left mouse button when the cursor is over the Site name This will show the Site Status page in the main viewing area If you click the right mouse button when in this mode it will display the drop down menu selections as if you have selected Directory from the navigation bar Expanding a Site Tree Expanding the Site
27. aNodes that monitor and transmit data to the InfoNode Site In the case of the PX5 or 4400 each unit is equipped with the setup protocols that will allow you to measure and collect data to store under the NodeLink PX5 or NodeLink 4400 site Event data can be viewed using the DranView program Downloading Data from DataNode The Instrument Status Page provides the following DataNode instrument specific information DataNode site Health status based on continuous checks of the communication links and internal processes like memory Description of the instrument monitoring location and information about the installation for that particular instrument instrument software Version instrument D and instrument Serial Number This information cannot be changed from the NodeLink program NodeLink Je six File Directory Help New Group Default Data Source amp Site Directory Signature amen System e kann EdisonSE BY Bypas 3 Data ko det EI AE dison 5530 B Edison 5540 Q Edison 5571 Click the Get Data button to PEER data from this DataNode M Edison SE 5560 Chck Disconnect to disconnect from the InfoNode or nal bees a AE PXSNetworked Select another DataNode in the Directory Tree Health System health is normal Description wa Version V1 2 1040513 V3 0 42040513 V1 2 1040515 V3 0 13040330 D 58071 Serial Number 100 01 32 00 01 b9 1 Once you have con
28. ality monitoring system Sites are used to organize and partition the data collected by the NodeLink system The Site Status Page also features a Connect button NodeLink uses the Connect button to communicate to the site URL in the case of the InfoNode or the COM port or modem in the case of the PX5 or 4400 Connecting to an InfoNode Site to Update Status 1 If you have previously set up the communication properties of the Site the Site Status page will display a button called Connect See page 15 for instructions on How to Add an InfoNode Site using Network TCP IP or page 17 for instructions on How to Add an InfoNode Site using Dial Up Networking NodeLink File Directory Help New Group Default Data Source amp amp Site Directory 2 62 Signature Signature System InfoNode AREE Ga DialUpPX5 Ga PXSNetworked f If you want to change the information in the following table right click on the Site Name in the NodeLink Directory Tree and select Edit Properties or Autopoll Schedule from the popup menu a gt Connection Type TCP IP URL httpw 198 69 18 9 Autopoll Priority Comment Service Entrance Done The InfoNode Site Status Page provides information about the Connection Type between the NodeLink and InfoNode the UAL of the InfoNode system to which you can connect and get data from the Autopoll status setting and user entered Comments about the Site Right click on the Site
29. and monitoring mode of operation in the PX5 or 4400 measurement device see page 42 To download current setups from the PX5 or 4400 click on the Get Setup button The screens below show how to download active setups from the PX5 or 4400 Downloading setups is allowed whether monitoring is on or off The progress indicator shows whether download activity is ongoing or not You may click on Cancel to quit download setup operation any time When download setup operation is complete the PX5 or 4400 Instrument Status Page is displayed DEX File Directory Help w w a 3 o Tazi EE New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser i J Default Data Source Aa Site Directory NetworkedPX5 o EA 220COMSPXSEdisonSE o E Download History OO L Properties QB 221COM6PXSWYE pa fe QB 222COM7PX52 SElements 1 Ga DialUpPX5 Ga Signature B NodeLink DER File Directory Help New Group Add Site viewer Browser Default Data Source e Site Directory Ge NetworkedPX5 HA 220COMSPXSEdisonSE BB Download History t he e Properties BR 221COM6PXSWYE fe QB 222COM7PX52 5Elements m e DiallpPxs Ga Signature 51 NODELINK Data Management Software Monitor On Off Turn Data Monitoring On Off Users have the option to set data monitoring at specified time intervals under the Autopoll Schedule see page 31 or to manually start stop monitoring using the Monitor On Off key The screens below show how to turn monitoring on of
30. ata pn files to download Select All files for download Download event data files from PX5 or 4400 data card table shows the data File Name File Size Bytes and Bytes Downloaded checked file indicates download complete while number of bytes indicates download ongoing click Disconnect to cancel download operation any time w W Q x re mE New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser l ma BE 222COM7PX52 5Elements 10e NodeLink File Directory Help New Group Add Site Viewer Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkedPX5 E a 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History Properties a 221COM6PX5WYE gg 222COM7PX52 5Elements DialUpPXS a Signature aa 9 fez NodeLink File Directory Help v New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source Site Directory E e NetworkedPX5 E44 220COMSPXSEdisonSE EE Download History W Properties AE 221COM6PXSWYE m QB 222COM7PX52 S5Elements H DialUpPxS Ga Signature Done 49 NODELINK Data Management Software Values Display Real time Meter Data in NodeLink To view real time meter data from the PX5 or 4400 click on the Values button Basic power quality parameters like RMS Frequency and Power values are available for display Click on Return to exit and go back to the PX5 or 4400 Instrument Status Page DE NodeLink ask w w New Group Add Site Default Data Source
31. ce for the two port speeds This helps to prevent possible modem buffer overflow Follow the steps below to configure the PX5 4400 for a port speed of 38 4 kbps Refer to the PX5 or 4400 User s Guide Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Communications for the PX5 4400 screen interface 1 Connect the modem to the PX5 4400 communications adapter 2 Turn on the modem 3 From the PX5 4400 home screen click on the Preferences icon 4 Choose Communications from the Instrument Settings Setup Menu 5 Verify that both the Enable Communications and External Modem Connected checkboxes are enabled checkboxes checked 6 Check to enable 38400 under Baud Rate bps NOTE The port speed of 38400 38 4 kbps used above may be substituted with 57600 Experiment to find the maximum port speeds that will work for the system 7 Note the modem initialization string at the bottom of the screen Do not exit this screen yet since you may be modifying this string after you have the Windows modem configured 65 NODELINK Data Management Software NodeLink uses Windows TAPI when accessing modem communications resources The assumption is that the Windows modem to be used for PX5 4400 communications has been properly installed prior to executing this procedure lf the modem is not on or was not on when Windows was started it may be necessary to turn the modem on and restart Windows Windows searches for installed serial modems at sta
32. e for the new group in the text box provided To change the Group name simply click on the name and the text box will show name in reverse video Enter the new name in the text box provided To abort creating a new name press ESC NodeLink File Directory Help er se DialUpPXS enter New Group name gt gt Add Site Each Group consists of one or more Sites A Site is an InfoNode PX5 or 4400 that has stored data which users can download and save The same Site can be added to several Groups however this would only create multiple files with duplicate data To add a Site click on Directory gt Add Site or use the Add Site icon on the tool bar The Add Site command is enabled only after you have created and highlighted a Group in the tree directory Select InfoNode or PX5 or 4400 depending on the type of site that you want to add 13 NODELINK Data Management Software Screen below shows menu selections to add an InfoNode site Proceed to page 15 B NodeLink EES File Directory Help E w tae ee E New Group m men ann ee 8 ie ma Y Delete PXS or 4400 Briar i 4 i A d t Edit Properties a A i Autopoll Schedule monn Ga DialipPX5 Ga PXSNetworked Screen below shows menu selections to add a PX5 or 4400 site Proceed to page 20 De NodeL ink EEK Fie GRA Hep an New Group ee ES jes mem Add Site 4
33. e name of the newly added InfoNode Site appears under the respective Group in the tree directory 19 NODELINK Data Management Software Two Ways to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site NodeLink can communicate information from the PX5 or 4400 to the computer in two ways depending on how the instrument is connected to the computer How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using RS232 Serial Port Connection on your Computer 1 Select the Group where you want to add a PX5 or 4400 Site Click Directory Add Site on the navigation bar or click the Add Site icon on the tool bar Select PX5 or 4400 if you want to add a NodeLink PX5 or NodeLink 4400 site Result The following screen will appear Select Connection Type Select Direct AS 232 if the instrument is directly connected to the PC or if itis connected ta a serial adapter Select kladem if the instrument i connected ta a modem Cancel Select Direct RS232 if the PX5 or 4400 is directly connected to the computer or via a serial adapter Click on Next and proceed to Step 2 on page 21 Select Modem if the PX5 or 4400 is connected to the computer via modem Turn to page 23 20 User s Guide How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using RS232 Serial Port Connection on your Computer continued 2 To add a PX5 4400 Site select the appropriate connection type between the PX5 4400 and the computer i e Direct RS232 See Appendix A for a detailed discussion of the PX5 4400 NodeLink conn
34. e you want to add a PX5 or 4400 Site Click Directory Adad Site on the navigation bar or click the Add Site icon on the tool bar Select PX5 or 4400 if you want to add a NodeLink PX5 or NodeLink 4400 site Result The following screen will appear Select Connection Type Select Direct AS232 if the instrument ts directly connected to the PC or if itis connected to a serial adapter Select Modem if the instrument is connected to a modem C Direct A5232 Cancel Select Direct RS232 if the PX5 or 4400 is directly connected to the computer or via a serial adapter Turn to page 20 Select Modem if the PX5 or 4400 is connected to the computer via modem Click on Next and proceed to Step 2 on page 24 23 NODELINK Data Management Software How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using Modem Connection on your Computer continued 2 To add a PX5 4400 Site select the appropriate connection type between the PX5 4400 and the computer i e Modem Result The following screen will appear Pnone Number Select County Code prefis United States Phone Number 732 248 4322 Select Modem to use Sofiv 90 Data Fas voice Modern w You can select the Moderns icon in Control Panel to set up your Modem and Dialing Properties Cancel 3 Enter the required country code and telephone number to enable modem communications Make sure that the modems have been
35. ect the DC plug from the AC adapter supplied P N 11707 G1 to the 12V 3W max input jack on the Ethernet adapter Configure the AC power plug of the battery charger by sliding the proper plug supplied US EURO UK or Australia and locking it into place Plug the AC power plug of the battery charger to the proper source 120V AC for US type plug or 230V AC for Euro UK or Australia type plug NOTE For battery backup operation replace the AC adapter with the optional accessory Battery Charger UPS P N XBC PX5 available from Dranetz BMI 4 Set the IP configuration of the Ethernet Communication Module Consult your IT Department for the appropriate setting of your local area network Refer to the PX5 or 4400 User s Guide Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Communications for the procedure on how to enter IP settings in PX5 4400 5 Connect the Ethernet port on the Ethernet Communication Module to the local area network to which your computer is connected to 6 Install the software contained in the compact disc that came with your Ethernet Communication Module This will install the Real COM Installer Program plus some utility programs from MOXA Technology Inc for the Ethernet Communication Module on your computer 7 Run the Real COM Installer Map and activate a COM port to the first available COM port on your computer FIBER OPTIC CABLE 3 1m SUPPLIED
36. ection setup using RS232 serial port or network adapter Result The following screen will appear The Senal Port selection control lists all serial ports installed on this system However some of these ports may be in use by another device such as a mouse or a modem So make sure the port you select i available Serial Pot come E aud Fi ate MIDI pain fi cee In order to successfully establish connection with the PX5 or 4400 make sure that the COM port you select is the one being used for RS232 serial port connection Also the Baud Rate must match the one specified under the Communications setup in PX5 or 4400 Refer to Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Communications on page 4 10 of the PowerXplorer PX5 User s Guide P N UG PX5 or PowerGuide 4400 User s Guide P N UG 4400 3 Under Serial Port select the COM port to use in your computer to communicate with the PX5 or 4400 Then set the connection speed under Baud Rate Click Next to continue Result The following screen will appear a DRAN LINK Directory a amp Info Nodes eA Knoxville TN ae Sa oi Frank s Office EOMBFASE disons E JB E Dranetz EMI CA Et rE Engineering Lab Comment Service Entrance li Installation Picture Path E i Dranetz BMl NJ Caa Ida Setup Templates C ADranetzBM NodeLinkSHtmslm oo Tou can enter up to 30 characters to define the directory entry for this site Back Cancel NODELINK Data Manageme
37. et Communication Module P N COMM OEA The communication modules are optically isolated devices using infrared light to transfer text and graphics to a computer running NodeLink These modules are designed to connect the PX5 4400 optical serial port to the appropriate interface either a standard RS2232 serial port connector USB adapter or Ethernet adapter Each adapter interface is supported using the computer s standard serial ports 61 NODELINK Data Management Software Connection Setup via RS232 The following procedure and diagram describe how to connect the PX5 4400 to a computer via RS232 1 Connect one end of the fiber optic cable P N 900406 into the Fiber Optic Serial Data Port located on the left side panel of the PX5 4400 2 Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable into the Fiber Optic Port on the plastic housing of the 9 pin RS232 Communication Module P N COMM RS232 3 Connect the 9 pin RS232 connector to any available serial COM port on your computer NOTE If the RS232 COM port on your computer supplies voltage power the battery charger UPS for DC power input is not required Otherwise COMM RS232 requires that an external power source be connected For external power supply use the optional accessory Battery Charger UPS P N XBC PX5 available from Dranetz BMI Connect the DC plug from the battery charger UPS to the 12V 3W max input jack on the RS232 adapter Configure the AC power plug of the battery c
38. f The message Monitoring Status On appears on screen while instrument is actively recording data The PX5 4400 automatically saves data in the card when monitoring is on Data monitoring continues until monitoring is turned off The progress indicator shows whether change in monitoring status is ongoing or not The message Monitoring Status Off appears on screen to indicate that monitoring has been turned off and active data recording is disabled File Directory Help w o e a New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser i i lt Default Data Source Site Directory E63 NetworkedPxS 2 44 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History OO amp Properties HE 221COM6PXSWYE o H 222COM7PX52 5Elements Ga DialUpPX5 G Signature x Default Data Source amp Site Directory EE NetworkedPxS 4 2200 BB Download History HAE 221COM6PXSWYE BB 222COM7PX52 SElements DialipPX5 G Signature EE File Directory Help e r w ag o o New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser Mi Ea NodeLink Eile Directory Help w v yon e New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source Site Directory E E NetworkedPXs HA 220COMSPXSEdisonSE A Download History S amp B Properties i BB 221COM6PXSWYE 40 222COM7PX52 5Elements a Dialuppxs Ga Signature 52 User s Guide Put Setup Load Setup Changes from NodeLink to PX5 or 4400 Memory Changes in circuit setup made in the Properties page ca
39. g Network TCP IP continued 3 Enter the IP address of the InfoNode you want to connect to If the InfoNode IP address is registered as a Domain Name you can specify the Fully Qualified Domain Name FQDN instead of the IP address When done click Next Result The following screen will appear Site Name In order ta connect to this Into ode pou must provide the correct User Name and Password Local Directory Mame for this nfoM ode EdisonSE User Name NodeLink_TechPubs Password NodeLink Comment Semice Entrance z Back Cancel 4 Enter the required Site Name properties When entering a local directory name for InfoNode use the following characters only Alphanumeric Underscore Hyphen Using characters other than these may result in NodeLink system error particularly in Download History page Also to successfully establish connection with the InfoNode the User Name and Password entered must match those used to log on to the Signature System InfoNode When done click Next Result The following screen will appear Finish Local Name EdisonSE Instrument Type InfoMode Connection Type Network TCPAP URL http 4198 69 18 9 Finish to add to the site directory or Cancel ta end without adding it or Back to change your entries Cancel 5 Click Finish to add Site The name of the newly added InfoNode Site appears under the respective Group in the tree directory 1
40. gt gt Data Folder The Data Folder is used to set the location of folder where downloaded data files are stored NodeLink will automatically store data in a default folder when there is no specified data folder to store data in Users are advised to get into the practice of creating their own data folders before collecting data This will facilitate location of downloaded files and give users more control when downloading data Browse for Folder Select new Folder or Cancel to keep existing one Existing C Dranet2BMT NodeLink NodeLink automatically Maps out the directory path for existing E S Local Disk Ci previously created data folder 4 ACLTWIN H Adobe gt Adobe _Illustrator_Zipped fy Documents and Settings 2 12 DranetzBMI 2 42 fen ei Data HTML 2 XML users are allowed to create their own directory folder where downloaded data files will be stored gt gt gt Exit Exit closes the NodeLink program terminating any open communication links and files 12 User s Guide Directory Directory contains the commanas to do the following create New Group Add Site Delete Edit Properties and set Autopoll Schedule A Site is the equivalent of a stand alone instrument e g an InfoNode PX5 or 4400 A Group consists of one or more Sites New Group Select Directory gt New Group or click the New Group icon on the tool bar to create a new group entry in the tree directory Enter the nam
41. harger by sliding the proper plug supplied US Euro UK or Australia and locking it into place Connect the AC power plug of the battery charger to the proper power source 120V AC for US type plug or 230V AC for Euro UK or Australia type plug BATTERY CHARGER UPS PART NUMBER 117050 G1 INPUT IF REQUIRED 3 1m DRANETZ RS232 PLUG FIBER OPTIC CABLE 9 PIN FEMALE 3 1m SUPPLIED a gt peor S TO PX5 OR 4400 OPTICAL PORT AOL Jo 3 P ae TXD RCV DTR GND RTS o RS232 PLUG PINS 62 User s Guide Connection Setup via USB The following procedure and diagram describe how to connect the PX5 4400 to a computer via USB 1 Connect one end of the fiber optic cable P N 900406 into the Fiber Optic Serial Data Port located on the left side panel of the PX5 4400 2 Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable into the Fiber Optic Port on the plastic housing of the 9 pin RS232 Communication Module P N COMM RS232 3 Connect the 9 pin RS232 connector to the USB to RS232 Serial Adapter 4 Install the
42. her than these may result in NodeLink system error particularly in Download History page Type in any additional notes pertaining to the PX5 or 4400 Site under Comment You can also point to a picture file that will appear on the PX5 or 4400 Site Status screen under Installation Picture Path When done click Next Result The following screen will appear Directory entry Lab Bench Analyzer type FA or 4400 Connection Type Modem fae 248 4 522 lick Finish ta add to the site directory or Cancel to end without adding it Back to change your entries Cancel 5 Click Finish to add Site The name of the newly added site appears under the respective Group in the tree directory A PX5 or 4400 Site automatically contains two elements within it namely the Download History page and the Properties page Click on the plus sign in the Site directory to display the elements within See Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status on page 41 25 NODELINK Data Management Software gt gt Delete Use the Delete command to remove Sites and Groups from the tree directory To remove a Group first you must delete all of the Sites under that Group Observe caution when using the delete command since NodeLink cannot undo deletion of a Site Group gt gt Edit Site Properties Site properties can be edited using the Edit Properties command This command is disabled unless a Site has been highlighted PX5 or 4400 Site Pr
43. iel e ide ao dat ie a l ak a a k ka fi m n 39 ONE AS AGE ta ak a aie ae da A tn n de e ake a eR fa A ke p d ko Aaa ete n kan di ea ane A po bit a tande to ee eee 39 Connecting to an InfoNode Site to Update Status 0 cecccceeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeesaeees 39 Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status cceccccceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeesseeeeesaeeeeeeseeeeeas 41 CHAPTER 6 INSTRUMENT STATUS PAGE ven kasek soceeacciesssccesaiseccassewebsuatenaasaccebaizeatexsacdesevateudvsece 45 mMstrument status PAGE canaria aaa a kas n ia ikid ia Did 45 Downloading Data from DataNode agi bik ltac tdt asie l at ka kat tn te Sols ot e 45 PX5 0r44 00 Data ODIN S 8 ti total ooo a N ae th te a e a ae 47 Get Data Download Event Data Files from PX5 or 4400 Data CAaFrd rrveeetrrrertrrsestannnaasnnnnns 47 Values Display Real time Meter Data in NOdeLINK ccccccseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee eae eeeaeeeeseaeesseneesaaeesees 50 Get Setup Download Active Setups from PX5 or 4400 Memoly ccccccccceceeeeeee eae eeeeeseeeesseeeesanees 51 Monitor On Off Turn Data MOnKONNAQ ONL OM eee ba ent ba Don e e aa ak a ki au pe a hence tenets 52 Put Setup Load Setup Changes from NodeLink to PX5 or 4400 Memory cccccccceeeee ee eeeeeaeeeeeees 53 Set Time Synchronize Time between cl ue and PXS or AA OO ei fekonde bo an kilot ob ea ak be e k 54 Format Card Format Data Card koy Sete ket a nn desea mak aa
44. ion The filename is automatically incremented every time the user starts monitoring with that same filename see page 48 for file naming convention File Directory Help z w New Group Add Site Viewer st Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkedPxS a 220C onSE E Download History Properties QB 221COMEPXSWYE QB 222COM7PX52 5Elements E3 DialUpPX5 Signature NodeLink File Directory Help Done w W Os a New Group Add Site Viewer EE NetworkedPX5 2 44 220COMSPXSEdisonSE a A FA ked EN S EGEN BARS YA kek Tete Be ponniead History Please wait while NodeLink sets the clock in this Power Xplorer Power Guide A si la E a ta QB 221 COM6PXSWYE o H 222COM7PX52 5Elements Ga DialUpPX5 Ga Signature 54 User s Guide Format Card Format Data Card NodeLink allows users to format the data card installed in PX5 or 4400 in preparation for monitoring or writing of data Data monitoring cannot proceed without a properly formatted card installed in the PX5 or 4400 card slot Formatting card is allowed only when monitoring is turned off lf you click on Format Card when monitoring is on a message will appear to indicate that card formatting cannot proceed and you need to turn monitoring off NOTE All data and setups stored in the card will be lost when you format the card Copy the files that you want to save to a computer first before formatting card File Directory He
45. l are stored under the default NodeLink program folder name Dranetz BMI Power Suite or whatever program folder you created when you installed the NodeLink application see Downloading Data Using Autopoll on page 48 The Autopoll program can run on scheduled time s and day s of the week Normal Mode or every x hours beginning at a certain time Priority Mode Select the radio button for the type of polling required NOTE Make sure that NodeLink is connected to the PX5 4400 site before enabling Autopoli see Chapter 6 Site Status Page Otherwise you will not be able to download data Also PX5 and or 4400 users are strongly advised to enable Synchronize time when polling is complete This will ensure that the time and date setting in the unit is synchronized with the time and date displayed in the computer running NodeLink once auto downloading of event data is complete Autopoll Schedule C Remove from Autopall Schedule 12 00 00 AM sa fiim f te oea f niu EE Priority mode Every wi startingat 12 00 00 AM lv Synchronize time when polling is complete After 3 W successive failed attempts to obtain data AutoPoll will remove this site from the queue Polling of this site will then resume at its next scheduled start time Cancel Select Remove from Autopoll Schedule if you do not want NodeLink to automatically collect and download event data Normal mode Select the time day of the week when the system
46. llowable baud rate 66 User s Guide Follow the steps below to change the modem initialization string Refer to the PX5 or 4400 User s Guide Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Communications for the PX5 4400 screen interface 1 From the PX5 4400 Communications Settings screen used to configure modem connection speed click on the Change buiton to the right of the string field display 2 Use the virtual keypad that appears on the screen to change and enter the new string command The modem initialization string commands for the Conexant Rockwell chipset and the Agere Lucent chipset are discussed in the next section 3 When done click on OK to accept changes in modem communications settings Modem Initialization String Command The following is the AT initialization string for a modem using the newer Conexant Rockwell chipset AT amp F S0 2 IFC 0 0 S30 6 Where AT is the modem attention command amp F instructs the modem to restore factory configuration S0 2 turns auto answer on and sets the number of rings to answer to two lFC 0 0 turns flow control off S30 6 sets a 60 second inactivity modem hang up timeout iS a command delimiter NOTE It may be necessary to adjust the modem connection speeds to specify a minimum baud rate This is possible using the MS modem command Check the modem manual for use of the MS command There are several varieties of the command Typically a modem modulation scheme and mi
47. lp W W 9o a a New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser i Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkedPxs o E 220COMSPXSEdisonSE oo E Download History kou E Properties BE 221COM6PXSWYE a 222COM7PX52 5Elements fa DialUpPX5 G1 Signature File Directory Help New Group Add Site x Default Data Source amp Site Directory EH NetworkedPX5 Be 2200 BB Download History MB Properties a QB 221COM6PXSWYE ish io D ae 222COM7PX52 5Elements DialUpPX5 Ga Signature Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Are you sure you want to format the card NodeLink File Directory Help w w wr New Group Add Site Viewer Browser lt Default Data Source Site Directory NetworkedPX5 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History Properties 221COM6PXSWYE BY 222COM7PX52 5Elements H E DialUpPXS H Signature Done NODELINK Data Management Software This page intentionally left blank 56 User s Guide CHAPTER 7 DOWNLOAD HISTORY PAGE Download History Page Once you have downloaded data expand the Instrument tree in the case of the InfoNode or the Site tree in the case of the PX5 or 4400 to display the Download History page Click on Download History to display a chronological list of all data files downloaded for a particular Instrument Site If the list is empty then there are no downloaded files stored in your hard drive Viewing Event
48. n become part of the active setups in PX5 or 4400 NodeLink stores setup files in the computer hard drive as XML files and uploads them to become part of the active setup in PX5 or 4400 memory To load setups to PX5 or 4400 click on the Put Setup button Loading setups is allowed only when monitoring is turned off If you click on Put Setup when monitoring is on a message will appear to indicate that loading new setup parameters in PX5 or 4400 memory cannot proceed and you need to turn monitoring off After new parameters are uploaded and monitoring is turned back on the PX5 or 4400 will automatically append a number to the filename containing data from the current monitoring session The filename is automatically incremented every time the user starts monitoring with that same filename see page 48 for file naming convention The screens below show how to upload changes in setup from computer hard drive to PX5 or 4400 The progress indicator shows whether loading activity is ongoing or not You may click on Cancel to quit upload setup operation any time When upload setup operation is complete the PX5 or 4400 Instrument Status Page is displayed Nodel ink aA Eile Directory Help sr wy F S vai EF New Group Add Site viewer Help Browser i Default Data Source amp Site Directory 21 63 NetworkedPX5 2 44 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History Properties A Ares RATED Asay QB 221COM6PXSWYE SSA or Hat ieee rae ete ee FETE ANS yy
49. n the tree to Get Event Data Z Edison 5571 Click Web Browser to browse this site A Edison 5E5560 Click Disconnect to disconnect from the InfoNode C DialUpPX5 Ga PXSNetworked Done penere oo 3 Once connected to the InfoNode site the Site tree directory is automatically updated You can now proceed to select the Instrument under the Site with which you wish to download data See Chapter 6 Instrument Status page You can also view the actual Signature System InfoNode pages by clicking on the Web Browser button To exit from the InfoNode web page click on the Browser icon in the tool bar see page 32 for detailed description of the Web Browser 40 User s Guide Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status 1 If you have previously set up the communication properties of the PX5 or 4400 Site the Site Status page will display a button called Connect See page 20 for instructions on How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using RS232 Connection or page 23 for instructions on How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using Modem Connection Defa amp Site Directory 2 6 NetworkedPxS E 220COMSPXSEd 220COMSPXSEdisonSE BB 221COM6EPXSWYE AR TEATE EEAS ENEE ge ata hs NSAN ae Bs pM Bob ket ce 222COM7PX52 5Elemer SSA A n arate en os Signature DialUpPX5 Site using RS 232 connection Signature DialUpPX5 ae Lab Bench
50. nSE E Download History ES Properties HAE 221COM6PXSWYE A 222COM7PX52 5Elements a DialUpPX5 H Signature Nodel ink ka fe x File Directory Help W wy d 6 CL New Group Add Site Viewer i lt amp Default Data Source amp Site Directory NetworkedPx5 220COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History M Properties te BB 221COM6PXSWYE RQ 222COM7PX52 5Elements Fa DialupPXS H E Signature Done 43 NODELINK Data Management Software Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status continued 3 Once connected to the PX5 or 4400 site the Site tree directory is automatically updated You can now perform the following functions using the appropriate key Press Get Data to download event data files from the PX5 or 4400 data card NodeLink lists the file names stored in data card along with size of file NOTE NodeLink is equipped with an Autopoll feature if you want to automatically collect and download event data at specified time intervals See page 31 for more information on Autopoll Schedule Press Values to display real time meter data Press Get Setup to download current setups from the PX5 or 4400 data card Press Monitor On Off to start monitoring or to turn monitoring off The message Monitoring Status On appears on screen while the instrument is actively recording data The following function keys are operable whether the instrument is actively monitoring data or not Values Get Data Get Setup and
51. name and select Edit Properties to change site properties 39 NODELINK Data Management Software Connecting to an InfoNode Site to Update Status continued 2 Move the cursor over the Connect button then click the left mouse button This will automatically make the connection to the InfoNode Site and download status information about that site The Connect button will change to Disconnect which can be used to terminate connection from the Site If you wish to download data do not terminate the connection at this time There is a connection progress indicator located at the right end of the tool bar that shows when connection activity is ongoing The animation stops when connection activity is terminated Result The following screens will appear Nodel ink Mat File Directory Help connection w W gs g van ss se New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser t prog ress Default Data Source AVONA i 7 MAN l l Site Directory indicator Signature Fi EdisonSE PXSNetworked Nodel ink TeS File Directory Help d yy ss g LXX e isi New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser i Default Data Source KA ANA ANE sea bet ke SENYE EAR erg AA th at ko CL Sah ET EO A ESE ey 5 6 Site Directory tie Signature mo Signature System InfoNode H EdisonSE PERT a a 2 Bypass You pey pa an and the DateNode Tree Deter tage ieee tee aa 8 DataNode1 8 Edison 5530 B Edison 5540 Select a DataNode i
52. nd drag the vertical bar to the left or right to resize area 34 User s Guide CHAPTER 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO COLLECTING DATA This outline is not meant to be all inclusive and does not cover all functionalities Available in the NodeLink program It is meant to make sure that the basic procedural issues on setting up NodeLink Groups Sites and on downloading data are explained to minimize the learning curve The procedures outlined in this chapter are discussed in detail in the next chapters Getting Started Before starting you should first decide how you want to arrange Groups and Sites together A Site consists of stand alone InfoNode DataNode PX5 or 4400 each of which can connect to NodeLink The instruments measure and collect data that NodeLink stores and makes available to users to download and view using a viewer analysis software The same Site can be included in several Groups if desired however this would create multiple files with duplicate data Downloading Data 1 Expand the Site Directory by clicking on the plus sign 2 Click on the New Group icon and enter the name of the Group in the text box provided 3 Select the Group by clicking on its name 4 Add an InfoNode PX5 or 4400 site to the Group by clicking on the Add Site icon This will bring up the Site Wizard 5 Complete the steps as directed in the Site Wizard Choose Finish to add the Site to the tree directory or Cancel to abort 6 Click
53. nected to an InfoNode Site expand the Site tree and select click on an Instrument from which you want to download data The Instrument Status Page will appear on your Main Viewing Area At this point the tree directory is locked and will only allow selection of DataNodes that fall under the InfoNode Site where you are currently connected To unlock the tree directory and terminate connection to an InfoNode site click the Disconnect button that is in the Instrument Status Page 45 NODELINK Data Management Software NodeLink will switch back to the Site Status Page once disconnected from the InfoNode site To retrieve data and store it in your computer hard drive under the default DranetzBMI NodeLink Data folder or whatever data folder you specified prior to collecting data click on the Get Data button that is in the Instrument Status Page 2 While the Instrument is downloading data the Main Viewing Area displays a message describing the ongoing NodeLink activity It also displays a Cancel button that can be used to terminate the download procedure A download progress indicator appears at the right side of the tool bar showing the number of bytes of data collected and whether downloading is ongoing or has terminated NodeLink File Directory Help W Zr gs g New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser 336 292 Bytes received amp Site Directory cameos i i i Signature m Signature System Inf
54. nimum and maximum transmit and receive speeds can be specified Using Hyperterminal it is possible to get a list of the possible command ranges and syntax by typing AT MS The following is the AT initialization string for a modem using the Agere Lucent chipset AT amp F S0 2 amp K0 E0 S30 6 Where AT is the modem attention command amp F instructs the modem to restore factory configuration S0 2 turns auto answer on and sets the number of rings to answer to two amp KO turns flow control off YoEO disables baud rate fall back fall forward S30 6 sets a 60 second inactivity modem hang up timeout iS a command delimiter A similar note regarding connect speeds applies Try using the AT V90 command and modifying the contents of S registers S37 and S38 67
55. nt Software How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using RS232 Serial Port Connection on your Computer continued 3 Enter the required directory site name for PX5 or 4400 The local directory name used to describe the site must not exceed 30 characters and must consist of the following characters only Alphanumeric Underscore Hyphen Using characters other than these may result in NodeLink system error particularly in Download History page Type in any additional notes pertaining to the PX5 or 4400 Site under Comment You can also point to a picture file that will appear on the PX5 or 4400 Site Status screen under Installation Picture Path When done click Next Result The following screen will appear Finish Directory entry COMBPSS5E disonSE Analyzer type F5 or 4400 Connection Type Direct ES 232 COME Click Finish to add to the site directory or Cancel ta end without adding it or Back to change your entries i Cancel 4 Click Finish to add Site The name of the newly added site appears under the respective Group in the tree directory A PX5 or 4400 Site automatically contains two elements within it namely the Download History page and the Properties page Click on the plus sign in the Site directory to display the elements within See Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status on page 41 22 User s Guide How to Add a PX5 or 4400 Site using Modem Connection on your Computer 1 Select the Group wher
56. oNode B EdisonSE ere PAE RTT Yon AN j 8 Bypass H A DataNode1 Default Data Source 1 49 Edison 5540 1 49 Edison 5571 i 1 48 Edison SE 5560 Ga DialUpPXS Ga PXSNetworked vo v aq We aTOUp EdaSite lt Default Data Source t E68 Site Directory DRANETZ Ga NetworkMark BMI Signature System InfoNode a e Network InfoNodes As OO9EdisonServiceEntrance ap 498 Edison 5540 498 Edison 5571 QB Edison SE 5560 Ga DialUp InfoNode 3 Once the data download process is complete the Instrument Status Page will appear You can then use the tree directory to choose another Instrument from which to download data or you can choose Disconnect to terminate connection from the InfoNode Site 46 User s Guide PX5 or 4400 Data Options The PX5 or 4400 Instrument Status Page allows users to download event data files view real time meter data from the PX5 or 4400 upload or download setups It also allows users to manually turn monitoring on off at their own designated time Users can also set the time and date in PX5 or 4400 and synchronize it with the time and date displayed in the computer running NodeLink The Instrument Status Page also features a function key to format the data card installed in PX5 or 4400 Once connected to a PX5 or 4400 Site expand the Site tree to display Download History initially empty since no data files have been downloaded yet and Site Properties page The various functi
57. og box will appear 4 NodeLink prepares the Installation Wizard to guide users through the NodeLink application setup When done NodeLink prompts users to select the destination folder where the NodeLink program will be installed Proceed to Step 5 NODELINK Data Management Software Installing NodeLink continued 5 The Choose Destination Location screen provides information on the directory path 9 where the NodeLink application will be installed Choose Destination Location Setup will install NodeLink in the following folder To install ta this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder fou can choose not to install NodeLink by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder a C ADranetzE MN adeLlink Browse Back i Cancel To use the default destination folder location click Next and proceed to Step 6 To change the destination folder location click Browse then select the destination path where NodeLink program will be installed When done click Next and proceed to Step 6 The Welcome screen will be displayed Please read this screen then click Next to continue The Select Program Folder screen will be displayed The default folder is called Dranetz BMI Power Suite If you would like to use a different folder name enter it in the Program Folder line When done click Next A Microsoft XML Parser Installation screen message i
58. on ae RESTA EE AERAR ENE A AN Re G Site Directory Double click on an item to view the data in your default PO Data Viewer a ciel You can arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position Ga DialUp Yi PXSNetworked 2 44 COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History e Properties QB COMEPXSLabBench INA a ies BSA POLS EAN z 5 ate par add Stet te feeb add ASE WEE Done Done Viewer Analysis program automatically appears to show plots of selected data file Add Site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source Ge Site Directory 5 Double click on an item to view the data in your default PO Data Viewer E pa Youcan arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position E ialupi e enp no datmilaaded QB Lab Bench Ge PXSNetworked 2 44 COMSPXSEdisonSE E Download History K Properties 48 COMEPXSLabBench oe ed Tf the list is empty there are no downloaded files Date of File Transfer Name of File Wed Jul 7 14 48 03 EDT 2004 C DranetzBMliNodeLinkiData COMS5PXSEdisonSEW _4 4EDISONS4JULYVVEEKEND_OO TY RSA EP Fi en eu e W ie Resan Post processing wr Data is transfered into system MAN ISR RANZ MN lt Waveforms gt lt Timeplot gt an w Ka W IED Wipes kI APR PREDAK W amp oO a BET an TAYE Ena ea
59. on the Site name in the tree directory to display the Site Status Page The Site Status Page contains the Connect button 7 Click on the Connect button to establish communication with the InfoNode PX5 or 4400 Once connected the tree directory for the particular instrument s under a Site is automatically updated 8 Expand the Site tree and select the instrument from which you want to download data by clicking on the Instrument name This will display the Instrument Status Page Note that the tree is now locked meaning the tree directory only allows selection of DataNodes or PX5 4400 that belong to the site where you are currently connected 9 Click on the Get Data button contained in the Instrument Status Page 35 NODELINK Data Management Software Downloading Data continued 10 When the download progress indicator shows that data download is complete the Site Status page for the InfoNode PX5 or 4400 will automatically re appear You can then use the tree directory to choose another Instrument from which to download data or you can Disconnect from the particular InfoNode PX5 or 4400 Site 11 You must Disconnect to the InfoNode PX5 or 4400 Site before you can view the downloaded data Conversely you must be actively connected to the Site to launch the browser in the case of the InfoNode and view data in real time Viewing Data You can only view data when you are not actively connected to an InfoNode PX5 or 4400 and when
60. ons keys that appear on the Main Viewing Area are described below To unlock the tree directory and terminate connection to a PX5 or 4400 site click the Disconnect button that is in the Instrument Status Page NodeLink will switch back to the Site Status Page once disconnected from the PX5 or 4400 site NodeLink File Directory Help rower Xplorer F Ower Guide A aes QB 221COM6EPXSWYE QB 222COM7PX52 5Elements DialUpPX5 Signature You are connected to the _ _ Xplorer Power Guide Click the Get Data button to download data Click Disconnect to disconnect from the Power Xplorer Power Guide Monitoring Status On Get Data Download Event Data Files from PX5 or 4400 Data Card To retrieve event data files from the PX5 or 4400 data card and store it in your computer hard drive under the default DranetzBMI NodeLink Data folder or whatever data folder you specified prior to collecting data click on the Get Data button Downloading data is allowed whether monitoring is on or off Users should keep track of the files they are downloading from the PX5 or 4400 data card especially when 47 NODELINK Data Management Software monitoring has been turned off and on for a number of times Note that the filename used to record files consists of the site name with a number appended to it File Naming Conventions The PX5 4400 allows users to store multiple files in one card using the site name with a number ap
61. operties NodeLink File Mean Help New Group ASE Add Site gt Delete Autopoll Schedule DialUpPX5 av Lab Bench PXSNetworked QB COMSPXSTT1 If you want to change the information in the following table right click gt Si PEAR a i ai oe M on the Site Name in the NodeLink Directory Tree and select Edit Properties or Autopoll Schedule from the popup 4 Change Site info Site Properties for PX5 or 4400 vary depending on whether the instrument is connected to the computer via RS232 see page 27 or via modem see page 28 26 User s Guide There are two tabs in the Edit Site Properties dialog box for PX5 or 4400 using the Direct RS232 connection type RS 232 features the serial ports installed in the system Make sure that the COM port you select is the one used for the RS2232 serial port connection between the computer and PX5 or 4400 Then set the connection speed under Baud Rate The Baud Rate must match the one specified under the Communications setup in PX5 or 4400 Refer to Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Communications on page 4 10 of the PowerXplorer PX5 User s Guide P N UG PX5 or PowerGuide 4400 User s Guide P N UG 4400 Edit Site Properties AS 232 Site Name The Serial Port selection control lists all serial ports installed on this system However some of these ports may be in use by another device such as a mouse or a modem So
62. pended to it as filename The number automatically increments every time the user starts monitoring with that same filename When NodeLink retrieves the file from the PX5 4400 data card it stores the file using the name assigned to it by the PX5 4400 UNLESS the file has already been downloaded into the same folder For files already downloaded into the same folder NodeLink will append a three digit number to the file name For each successive download of a file NodeLink will increment this appended number To illustrate When PX5 or 4400 stores files in the data card If the site name is Dranetz BMI SiteA the filename will be Dranetz BMI SiteA00 ddb Where the number 00 increments to 01 then 02 03 etc every time PX5 4400 monitoring is turned on and data is saved in the card using the same filename For example Dranetz BMI SiteA00 dadb Dranetz BMI SiteA01 ddb Dranetz BMI SiteA02 ddb Etc When NODELINK gets data files from the PX5 4400 and stores it in the computer Using the example above the first time NodeLink downloads a file NodeLink will use the same name used by PX5 4440 and store the file in the computer as Dranetz BMI SiteA00 ddb HOWEVER each successive time that NodeLink downloads the same file it will append a three digit number to the file For example If you downloaded the file Dranetz BMI SiteA00 ddb from the PX5 4400 data card three times you would have the following three files in your directory Dranetz
63. re or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages In particular Dranetz BMI is not responsible for any costs including but not limited to those incurred as a result of lost profits or revenue loss of use of the computer program loss of data the cost of substitute programs or any claims by third parties Revision rights Dranetz BMI reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and to make changes in its content without any obligation of notifying previous users of such revisions or changes Trademarks NodeLink InfoNode DataNode Signature System PowerXplorer PowerGuide NodeCenter and DranView are registered trademarks of Dranetz BMI PQView is a registered trademark of Electrotek Concepts Inc Microsoft MS Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation User s Guide Statements and Notices continued Statement of reliability The information in this manual has been reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable however no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies All material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice Statement of warranty All products of Dranetz BMI are warranted to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery Dranetz BMI will repair or replace at its
64. ree directory i Bi zannanna consisting of M zzaconores Stone Groups and Sites Dain p 28 A Eckson SE Main viewing area p 34 Status bar t x p 32 Navigation Bar ie NodeLink 2 6 Copenh 1953 2002 rare Beal AN Rats raat See Latest Dra I Products Power A ploret pea Giide Visit all the WPT Websites User s Guide The Navigation Bar has three text based menus to choose from File Directory and Help Menu items can be selected by pointing the mouse cursor over them and clicking the left mouse button or by pressing the lt ALT gt key and the underscored letter in the text string simultaneously gt File File has three choices Preferences Data Folder and Exit There is no File Save or Print commands as these functions are handled within specific stages of operation of this program browser or other analysis programs 11 NODELINK Data Management Software Preferences The Preferences dialog box is used when multiple instrument types are installed or added to the NodeLink and or when more than one compatible data viewer is present Preferences allow users to select which type of instrument or monitor is the default and or which data viewer is the default The Preference settings apply to the Add Site and Viewer tool bar buttons Preferences Installed Instrument Types DIE Into ode ntoh ode Lancel PY5 or 4400 Installed PO Data Viewers ranview xl r
65. rtup If it does not find them it may not allow them to be configured in the Control Panel Follow the steps below to configure the port speed for the Windows modem in your computer 1 Press the Start button 2 Select Settings and then Control Panel 3 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 4 Select Modems in the subsequent dialog box 5 In the list of modems that is displayed click to highlight the modem in question and select Properties 6 On the General tab of the modem properties dialog box select 38400 as the maximum port speed 7 Click OK to exit from the open dialog boxes 8 Close the Control Panel It is important to note that the port speed of 38400 38 4 kbps may be substituted with 57600 Experiment to find the maximum port speeds that will work for the system Back at the PX5 4400 the last step in configuring the modem communications is to modify the modem initialization string to match the modems and chipsets being used The goal is to configure for the following Restore factory settings Set auto answer to answer on one or two rings more than two rings are allowed but at some point the number of rings may start to conflict with NodeLink timeouts Turn hardware flow control off since you are using a two wire connection fiber optic port Set a modem inactivity timeout of 60 seconds The modem will hang up after one minute of continuous inactivity on the line Select the minimum a
66. s and icons Note that the Browser icon is enabled while InfoNode pages are on active display in the Main Viewing Area Click on the Browser icon if you want to exit from the InfoNode page and conveniently switch back to the NodeLink Site Status Page Status Bar The Status Bar is a line of text that will appear on the bottom of the viewing area if enabled The Status Bar has two panes The left hand pane displays abbreviated help about the menu commands and tool bar buttons The right hand pane is typically used to show warning and error messages Error messages resulting from communications problems are often signified with an audible beep 32 User s Guide Tree Directory The Tree Directory of Groups and Sites is displayed on the left side of the screen It uses the standard convention of collapsible folders The highest level is the Site Directory Sample PX5 or 4400 Site Directory NodeLink Ble Directory Help New Group Add Site wa Default Data Source H 6 Site Director Group folder om Senate i A DiallipPxs PX5 Networked Be Pishetworked COMSPXSTTI EE Download History Properties TOM6PXSEdisonsE MN Site folders expanded Mi nazi FON ai roperties minus sign M commpastre Instruments within Site K Properties expanded Sample InfoNode Site Directory NodeLink Eile Directory Help ecw Group folder Signature New Group A00 site ons Signature System InfoNode Site folder Edison
67. s checkbox if you want the current channels enabled Channel A TR2620300A3000ARMS E ChannelB TA2520300A300ARMS E ChannetC TR220300A3000ARMS F vi WARNING Make sure that PX5 or 4400 is actually wired to the circuit configuration that you specified in this setup properties page Otherwise you will get an invalid data A2 User s Guide Connecting to a PX5 or 4400 Site to Update Status continued 2 Move the cursor over the Connect button then click the left mouse button This will automatically make the connection to the PX5 or 4400 site The Connect button will change to Disconnect which can be used to terminate connection from the Site If you wish to download data do not terminate the connection at this time There is a connection progress indicator located at the right end of the tool bar that shows connection activity is ongoing The animation stops when connection activity is terminated Result The following screens will appear The sample screens below feature a PX5 Site using RS 2232 serial port connection Note that the same procedure applies and the same functions keys are displayed when connected to a PX5 or 4400 Site using modem connection NodeLink Eile Directory Help w wf amp eS OQ Di lan lt q connection New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser 7 roaress Default Data Source A MA A p g H E Site Directory ind icator E e NetworkedPx5 220COMSPXSEdiso
68. s displayed This message appears whether or not the required minimum version of Internet Explorer is already installed in your computer The message underscores the web browser requirement for the NodeLink program Click OK to continue with the installation NodeLink will now be installed in your hard disk Please follow any additional instructions displayed by the installation program to complete the installation Once NodeLink installation is completed the NodeLink icon will be added to the existing Dranetz BMI Power Suite program folder if one does not already exist a new folder will be created Double click the NodeLink icon at any time to start the NodeLink application 10 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION Common Screen Interface NodeLink features a graphical user interface employing pull down menus and point and click icon buttons present in most Windows based programs The interface by which users operate NodeLink is common across the different NodeLink pages and even when viewing actual InfoNode pages Some menu commands and or icons are disabled depending on which stage of operation the user is and which page is on active display in the Main Viewing Area The main parts of a NodeLink screen are described below Common screen interface available to all NodeLink pages are discussed in detail in this chapter fE Model ink Navigation bar P gt metr tee Tool bar p 32 w se Bo Default Data Source ir She a J l T
69. s well as downloading and viewing data can be found under Chapter 3 Quick Reference Guide to Collecting Data User s Guide Installing NodeLink Follow these steps to install NodeLink 1 Insert the NodeLink installation CD ROM into the appropriate drive The Autorun feature should start the NodeLink installation program if this option is active on your computer In case the installation program does not start proceed to Step 2 2 From the Start menu select Run Enter d ANLsetup where d is the letter of the CD drive You may have to substitute the appropriate CD drive letter for your computer When done click OK ModeLink Setup Options IF you will be using Dial Up Networking a modem connection to communicate with a Signature System InfoNode choose this ee Po Setup option NOTE for Windows HT Dial Up Networking must be installed prior ta choosing this Setup option Fou will NOT be using Dial Up Networking a modern Option 1 connection ta communicate with a Signature System Info ade tou should choose this Setup option 3 The NodeLink Setup Options screen will be displayed as follows Click Standard when using a modem connection to communicate with the Signature System InfoNode Proceed to Step 4 Click Option 1 when not using a modem connection e g using a computer network card to communicate with the InfoNode PX5 or 4400 Proceed to Step 4 Click Exit Setup to quit the Setup program The Exit Setup dial
70. software on the compact disc that came with your USB to RS232 Serial Adapter This will create a virtual COM port on your computer at the next available serial port 5 Connect the USB cable from a USB port on your computer to the USB socket of the RS232 Serial Adapter 6 Check the Device Manager in the Windows control panel to identify the new COM port number created by the USB RS232 Serial device Use this COM number to connect the PX5 4400 with NodeLink FIBER OPTIC CABLE 3 1m SUPPLIED DRANETZ Ci TO PX5 OR 4400 gt OPTICAL PORT OPTICAL INTERFACI z Fiber Optic to RS232 ADAPTER TO PC USB PORT USB to RS232 ADAPTER 63 DC POWER INPUT NODELINK Data Management Software Connection Setup via Ethernet The following procedure and diagram describe how to connect the PX5 4400 to a computer via Ethernet 1 Connect one end of the fiber optic cable P N 900406 into the Fiber Optic Serial Data Port located on the left side panel of the PX5 4400 2 Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable into the Fiber Optic Port on the metal housing of the Ethernet Communication Module P N COMM OEA 3 The COMM OEA requires connection to an external power source Conn
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72. ten Veta eae Sy i eat Pears Pt eens AE MWAN toes Beast Epa PS EARI Se MANNI ay po SE Pe Ge art pon PRL IRS AT Ne F MINIS AA a av TE F 00 11 00 11 20 11 40 12 00 12 20 12 4 13 00 13 20 13 4 14 00 14 20 14 40 Ki CAT A CHA CHBV CHCV CHA CHBI CHCI a Selected BI T From 07 07 2004 11 00 00 To 07 07 2004 14 32 09 Data size 0 243 MB k L at si A ta zi ti sa Si FA EE Py Nodel ink Sac File Directory Help w w o9 o Fe New Group Add Site Viewer Help Browser Default Data Source if N SANS Aka kok k t K Mae ester aie eee one A AN AA Eom wae Rie ati kas teed ME L SA A tigers Fa G RO Res PIESNE ENA EAN S amp Site Directory Double click on an item to view the data in your default PQ Data Viewer et H E Signature You can arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position ki i DialUpPX5 te IF the list j th dominated fl mi d Di waf a e list is empty there are no downloaded files 5 2 44 COMSPXSEdisonSE 2 E Download History Date of File Transfer a Y Properties Wed Jul 7 14 48 03 EDT 2004 C 1DranetzBMiNodeLinkiDatalCOMSPXSEdison SEM 4 4EDISONS4JULYWEEKEND OO 2 QB ComePxSLabBench A DRAN VIEW 1 4 4FDISONS4JULYWEEKEND 00 DDB DAR k File Edit Yiew Format Tools Window Help i l Fe BSS8 Q m A UE tL fo Cm EB P 2 Da 3 a A kA 3 07 07 2004 14 00 33
73. tree will show the Instruments within that site You can view the list of downloaded files from DataNode PX5 or 4400 by clicking on the Download History page associated with the instrument A Download History page that is empty means that there are no event data files downloaded for the particular instrument The PX5 or 4400 Site also contains the Properties page which allows you to view setup parameters of PX5 or 4400 i e circuit type current channel probes voltage and current transducer ratios and monitoring mode of operation These parameters can be changed directly from NodeLink Once changes are saved you can upload these new settings to the PX5 or 4400 to become part of the instrument s active setup Main Viewing Area The Main Viewing Area displays the NodeLink page that the user selects for active display The following NodeLink pages can be displayed in the Main Viewing Area Home Page Site Status Page Instrument Status Page and Download History Page Each NodeLink page is discussed in the next chapters The functional keys used to connect NodeLink to and download data from InfoNode PX5 or 4400 appear in the Main Viewing Area Size of the Viewing Area The size of the viewing area can be adjusted by placing the cursor over the vertical bar that separates the Tree Directory from the Main Viewing Area The cursor will change into two small vertical bars with arrows pointing left and right Using your left mouse button click a
74. umn header and dragging it to a new position Ifthe list is empty there are no downloaded files x DRAN VIEW EV Edison 5530 016ecb63 PQAD E DownloadHistory Eile Edit View Format Tools Window Help esa SSO BSSHQQ AG aM E H A Edison SE 5560 aje 1 11 24 03 00 05 00 00 Temporary trend A KWACHH t EV Edison 5530 016ecb63 PQD Timeplot chart Event waveform detail Volts 125 00 00 02 00 04 00 06 00 08 00 10 00 12 00 14 00 i PESARE STRESIE E EE So m Gn Taek aati Ris Stet ms CHA VIms CHE vims CHC Yims 00 00 02 00 04 00 06 00 08 00 10 00 12 00 For Help press F1 Li NUM SCRL 58 User s Guide Viewing Event Data from PX5 or 4400 Site Event data files downloaded from a PX5 or 4400 are listed under the Download History page Each data file shows the following information Date of File Transfer and Name of File Users can re arrange the columns by selecting a column header with the cursor and left mouse button then dragging it into a new position Double clicking on the row of a selected data file will automatically launch the default viewer analysis program File Directory Help Default Data Source 6 Site Directory Double click on an item to view the data in your default PO Data Viewer You can arrange the columns by selecting a column header and dragging it to a new position If the list is empty there are no downloaded files Signature DialUpPX5
75. up network to be used in the connection in the list provided Result The anes dialog box appeals as roo DialUp Enn MN Enter the PPP IP Address ofthe InfoNode 1 fis 168 1 10 as Salnct ti Dil Lip Nelwarking phonebook entry to use for this connection HE Cutchogue Result After entering items in the dialog box click Next to proceed to the Site Name screen below vc Al In order to connect to this InfoNode you must provide the correct User Name and Password Local Directory Name for tris InfoNode Defaulit NodeLink Settings 18 User s Guide How to Add an InfoNode Site using Dial Up Networking continued 4 Enter the required Site Name properties When entering a local directory name for InfoNode use the following characters only Alphanumeric Underscore Hyphen Using characters other than these may result in NodeLink system error particularly in Download History page Also to successfully establish connection with the InfoNode the User Name and Password entered must match those used to log on to the Signature System InfoNode When done click Next Result The following screen will appear Local Name Default Nodelink Settings l nstrument Type InfoNode ee Connection Type Dial Up Networking Click Finish to add gt T site directory Cancel to end mihou adding it foo eee a Back to o change p wa entries Cancel 5 Click Finish to add site Th
76. when using PX5 or 4400 firmware V1 10 or higher The NodeLink application allows users to download data upload or download setup parameters and view real time meter data from PX5 or 4400 Users can change a select PX5 or 4400 measurement parameters i e circuit type or monitoring mode directly from NodeLink NodeLink communicates directly with the PX5 or 4400 using the Isolated Communications Module assemblies The module assemblies use either an RS232 serial port P N COMM RS232 USB adapter P N COMM OUA or Modem Ethernet adapter P N COMM OEA to connect the PX5 or 4400 to a computer Communications modules use infrared light to transfer text and graphics to a computer running NodeLink For detailed information on how to install the communications modules to connect to PX5 or 4400 refer to the Dranetz BMI Information Sheet PX5 4400 Communications Modules P N 899120 Pertinent information can also be found in the PowerXplorer PX5 User s Guide P N UG PX5 or PowerGuide 4400 User s Guide P N UG 4400 About this Manual This User s Guide provides instructions on how to install NodeLink explains the main pages and various navigational links found in NodeLink and describes how to use NodeLink to connect to and download data from the InfoNode PX5 or 4400 Screen user interface for NodeLink includes the following Navigation Bar Tool Bar Status Bar Tree Directory and Main Viewing Area A quick guide to setting up NodeLink Groups Sites a
77. will automatically begin downloading of event data Set time by using the arrow keys to scroll counter up or down until the desired time appears Then press to enable the day s of the week when the time setting will apply Under Normal mode the autopoll program will download event data at the specified time on the specified days every week Priority mode Select the interval of minutes or hours between polls when the system will automatically download event data Set the time when you want autopoll to begin by using the arrow keys to scroll counter up or down until desired time appears Under Priority mode the autopoll program will download data every interval of hours set The downloaded data will be placed on queue but if there are a lot of other downloads waiting on queue it is not guaranteed that data files will be downloaded exactly at the specified time gt Help Help is available from any page though it is not context sensitive The Help Desk can be accessed through hyperlinks to jump to a selected topic or by using the index 31 NODELINK Data Management Software Tool Bar The Tool Bar provides quick access to and duplicates frequently used menu commanas namely creating New Group Add Site and Help It also lends convenient ways to access other functions like Viewer and Browser gt New Group Click on the New Group icon to create a new group entry in the tree directory This icon is a quick alternative to the Directory

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