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1. My Network Files of type Log files xml f v Figure 42 Browser for Selecting a Project on the Client PC Delete Project Enables you to delete a project from the Multi Scanner Controller This function opens a list of all the saved projects in the Multi Scanner Controller and enables you to select a project to delete The Import and Export functions are for maintenance and support For example a user wants to download a project to a local PC in order to make changes to the project and then upload the edited project back to the Multi Scanner Controller List of recent projects Enables you to view a list of all the recent projects that were opened on your local PC Exit Exits the present project and closes the 3D Vision application Edit Menu Add P Adds sites vessels or scanners depending on the level selected in the project pane e On the site level it adds sites or vessels e On the vessel level it adds scanners e On the scanner level it is disabled APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 45 ae 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant Said File me View Project Tools Help p X Remove Site Polling 0 x Connection cae Basic Settings Linearization Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display 1 o o T or 2 Manual Plant G G2 EE polling 01 Connection Basic Setti2. Connection Basic Settings Linearization Description Description of lt unknown gt Display a G2 H polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Overview Log 3D 3D Log Display 1 A Name Enabled a mi an Figure 21 Configuration Pane Scanner Example The following 3DLevelScaner tasks can only be performed from the configuration pane while a 3DLevel Scanner is selected in the project pane In the example above Polling 0 is the selected scanner Optionally enter a description for the 3DLevelScanner 24 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Select the Enable checkbox to enable the scanner When the scanner is enabled the measurements are automatically downloaded from the 3DLevelScanner to the 3D Vision application In the project panel the connection color is green Unselect the Enable checkbox to disable the scanner When the scanner is disabled the measurements are not automatically downloaded from the 3DLevelScanner In the viewing pane the scanner is not monitored and in the project pane the connection color is yellow In the example below scanner Polling 0 in vessel G1 is disabled 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant a EES File Edit View Project Tools Help 1 A view Distance ft gel Manual Plant Al Add Vessel X Remove Site B Gi Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Description This is a virtual p
3. The Users window enables users with administrator permission to add remove or edit user accounts e Add In the Users window click Add The New User window opens Define the username password and permission level for the new account and click OK User Name f J A D M Password AG Type Administrator v Rae a Figure 55 New User Window e Remove In the Users window select a user account and click Remove e Edit In the Users window select a user account and click Properties A window opens enabling you to edit the password and permission level for the selected user account Click OK to confirm the changes j i Ve k _ k M Password z Fi ne Figure 56 Editing User Account Properties Example for User admin License Key Enables you to upgrade from the single vessel 3D Vision software license to the 3D MultiVision software license by entering a new license key The change takes effect immediately and does not require a restart of the client PC Update License Key Enter license key for 30 Multivision version Figure 57 license key window APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 55 Help Menu AM 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help ied View Distance Ft ck Manual Plant G1 EE Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Dis
4. Display Name Sitel Overview Material Figure 15 Site Configuration Options b In the Name field enter a name for the site c In the Description field enter a description for the site for example its location or the number of vessels it contains 8 Perform the following for each vessel a In the project pane select a vessel The configuration options for the vessel appear Figure 16 Ain 3DLevel Vision Manual File Edit View Project Tools Help H A View Distance fe ih S E Sitel i wf Add Scanner X Remove Vessel BO SO lt ukfnownt gt General Shape Connectior Basic Setti Name Vessel Material La Linearizatic Display Description Description of Vessell Overview Vessell T Scanner Name COM3 RS 485 Polling Address 0 ae Level am Material Minimum Level m Maximum Level Iam Volume 5 Temperature c SNR le Dutput Current Cs Figure 16 Vessel Configuration Options b Inthe Name field enter a name for the vessel APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 19 c Inthe Description field enter a description for the vessel for example its location in the plant d In the Material field browse to select the material contained in the vessel For information on defining the list of available materials refer to Mate
5. Figure 52 Server Connection Window APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 53 Server Synchronization Downloads and synchronizes all parameters from the Multi Scanner Controller to the client PC For example if other client PCs are connected in parallel to the same Multi Scanner Controller and one client changes a parameter the change takes effect for all clients connected to that server Performing server synchronization synchronizes the settings on the client PC to the settings on the Multi Scanner Controller Switch User Enables you to switch between user accounts This function opens a window to enter a new username and password Doing so automatically logs off the current user and logs in using the new user account Arm Switch User a H 4 D APM VS iii 2 f r Figure 53 Switch User Window d Each user account has its own defined permission level If you switch to a user account with a lower permission level you will be more limited in the actions you can perform User Management This function opens the Users window which displays a list of all the user accounts defined on the Multi Scanner Controller and their permission levels Users 5 x Password Type Administrator Administrator Technician Administrator Senior Technician Viewer Figure 54 Users Window 54 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes
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7. Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display amp 32 Polling 0 Connection Figure 40 New Ctri N Creates and open a new project all sites vessels and 3DLevelScanners undefined The toolbar button for New is RCA APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 43 Open Opens an existing project for local browsing The toolbar button for Open is on Save Saves the present project The toolbar button for Save is A Save As Saves the present project under a different name Export Project from Multi Scanner Controller Downloads a project from the Multi Scanner Controller to the client PC This function opens a list of all the saved projects in the Multi Scanner Controller as demonstrated below ArieMVL_Flat AneMVLTest AreRoom AneRoomsScan AneTestl GPRS GPRS_ Smart GPRS VO Sprsshs Sprs SMS Wrong KfarMacabi KfrarMacabitemp lab_117_Eyal MiVL_Arie MVYL_Integ Rs435 3 Scanner SingleScanner Softwarelnstr k Figure 41 List of Saved Projects on the Multi Scanner Controller Import Project to Multi Scanner Controller Uploads a project from the client PC to the Multi Scanner Controller This function opens a browser for selecting one or more projects on the client PC to upload 44 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes My Recent Documents Project 5
8. Help Debug A i view Distance Te lol E Sitel 9 Load from Scanner amp f Connect X Remove Scanner US Vessel Vessel2 Vessel3 Configuration Connection Type Vesseld Vessel Serial Port Vessel6 x Vessel Feet Polling Addess 7 v RS 485 GPRS SMS US Vessel8 3D a B polling 07 TCPAP Connection Basic Settings Linearization HE E H com v O HART O GPRS HA Display H S Hart H S TCP_00 ome ee Overview Log 3D 3D Log Advanced 3D Material ae 8 878 m 8 88 Minimum Level i 8 299 m DES Maximum Level 8 543 m 8 43 Volume 81 000 x 8 21 799 Temperature 23 C 0 00 SNR __ I B Output Current 18 38 m Movie Controls 3D Log Comm3DLog xml had Interval 100 E msec O B amp D temar2010 07 07 20 Figure 37 Viewing Pane Vessel Level 3D Tab To rotate the 3D image left click the 3D image and drag it For MV MVL types of 3DLevelScanners the application records 3D mapping images periodically You can view these images as a movie when working offline i e not connected to a scanner To watch a 3D image movie 1 To the right of the 3D Log field click to browse for a 3D Log file from the 3DLog folder The movie is uploaded APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 39 2 Use the movie controls to start and stop the movie Movie Controls wl
9. address of each 3DLevelScanner 00 63 Product information Density for accurate weight measurement and the product name For more information on how to connect to the 3DLevelScanner in various ways see the document Different Ways of Connecting to 3DLevelScanner For more information about performing the hardware configuration see the document Multiple Scanners Operating Instructions Installation If you are using the APM Multi Scanner Controller PC system the 3D Vision application is already installed on that controller Skip to System Configuration on page 15 To install the software 1 Insert the APM software CD into the computer APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 9 2 The installation application should run automatically If it does not browse the CD contents and manually run the file APM 3DLevel VisionSetup msi The 3D Vision setup wizard opens Figure 4 i 3D Vision 1 0 18 Welcome to the 3D Vision 1 0 18 Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install 3D Vision 1 0 18 on your computer WARNING This computer program i protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of thie program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Figure 4 3D Vision S
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11. g Interval 100 megec 2 E Figure 38 Movie Controls The Interval field defines the amount of time that elapses between each image in the movie Effectively this is the speed of the movie Advanced 3D The Advanced 3D tab displays the mapping points measured in the vessel The Advanced 3D tab is enabled in all permission levels except for Viewer mode The column displays the scanner in the system to which each mapping point is associated 4 3DLevel Vision a KfarMacabi 3 P 1 Sitel i 9 Load from Scanner Se Disconnect x Remove Scanner amp Vessell Kfar Maccabi SEE Connection Name Kfar Maccabi IN Enabled Basic Setti Linearizatic Description Description of lt unknown1 gt Display Kfar Maccabi Overview Log 3D Log 3D Advanced 3D Mapping Points Figure Parameters Variance SNR Irrelevance 0 283 0 000 36 004 Matrix Size 50 0850 5100 5070 0000 45 904 Pome Ed gt Filter Size Y 60 HX 25 z HY 25 z Time Offset djustment 0 M lt il gt Ready Server Status Figure 39 Viewing Pane Vessel Level Advanced 3D Tab 40 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Scanner Level To view the measurements of each scanner in a vessel In the project pane click a scanner name If there is more than one scanner a list of all the scanners mounted
12. page 54 At least one user account must have the administrator permission level Starting a New Project After logging in to the Multi Scanner Controller you are prompted to start a new project or open an existing project Figure 12 16 System Configuration i 3DLevel Vision a 192 168 2 119 Fie Edt View Projet Tools Help Debug ISDVEN Son Auotomation Solutions Ready Server Status Figure 12 New Project Button For information on navigating the panes and menus mentioned in the section refer to Chapter 4 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes on page 21 and Appendix A Software Menus on page 43 as necessary To start a new project 1 Click New Project to create a new project The Project Details window appears Figure 13 Project Details Speify Project Name and Project Location Name Location C V4PM 3DLevelVision 3DLevel ision_100 Projects Browse Figure 13 Project Details Window 2 Inthe Name field enter a name for the project 3 Optionally in the Location field change the defined location for the project files by editing the path or browsing for a new location 4 Click Finish The new project is created APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 17 5 Define the connection settings for a 3DLevelScanner as follows a In the project pane on the left side of the sc
13. site name and a site description In the example of Figure 17 the site name is Manual Plant and the description is This is a virtual plant for the user manual Vessel Configuration Ai 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help i II View Distance EMI ee Manual Plant A of Add Scanner X Remove Vessel k 7 no General Shape Connection i 1 f 1 z Basic Settings Name Gi Te Flour Lx Linearization Display Description Flour for the end user G2 B polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Cverview Display al G3 Polling 02 G1 amp Conner tinn Figure 19 Configuration Pane Vessel Example While viewing the configuration options for a vessel click Add Scanner to add a scanner Or While viewing the configuration options for a vessel from the menu bar select Edit Add Scanner While viewing the configuration options for a vessel click X Remove wessel to delete the selected vessel Or While viewing the configuration options for a vessel from the menu bar select Edit Delete Vessel APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 23 dn In the 3D Vision application version 1 0 x it is possible to view and control only a single vessel For adding more vessels a software upgrade to 3D MultiVision is needed In the configuration pane under the
14. the following log information in 2D graphical format Level Distance Volume SNR Temperature These logs are also displayed online All log files are saved in the Multi Scanner Controller To automatically download previous log files 1 Click Offline to exit online logging 2 Click 4 The Search Log window appears Figure 34 APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 35 Search Log 4 From Su Mo Tu We Th A FH 1 2 y 7 E Y ij 14 i 21 24 EZA 28 1 4 5 amp 7 8 June 2010 I E A 3 5 7T 8 gt if 14 14 15 16 i 15 2127 23 24 26 Pre 25 29 30 1 2 3 5 8 FF 4 7 10 Figure 34 Search Log Window 3 Select the From and To dates and times to display 4 Click Run The log will automatically be displayed identical to the Run function in the internet for automatic run of a downloaded file 5 Click Save You are prompted to save the selected logs to a location To manually download previous log files 1 Click Offline to exit online logging 2 Click Gk The Search Log window appears Figure 34 3 From the Search Log window click Manual The Files window appears displaying all the log files Figure 35 36 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes RM Files Name Vessell 2010 06 16 12 36 14 Vessell 2010 06 16 04 49 02 Vessell 2010 06 15 22 44 20 Vessell 2010 06 15 18 16 50 Vessell 7010 06 15 10 03 12 Vessell 201
15. 0 06 15 04 33 59 Vessell_ 2010 06 15 00 05 41 Vessell_ 2010 06 14 19 37 59 Vessell 2010 06 14 15 10 29 Vessell 7010 06 14 10 42 47 Vessell_ 2010 06 14 06 15 41 Vessell_2010 06 14 01 47 47 Vessell_2010 06 13 21 19 53 Vessell 2010 06 13 16 52 17 Vessell 2010 06 13 12 24 35 Vessell_ 2010 06 15 07 56 59 Vessell_ 2010 06 15 03 29 11 Vessell 2010 06 12 23 01 24 Vessell 2010 06 12 18 33 40 Vessell 2010 06 12 13 01 17 Vessell 2010 06 12 08 35 23 Vessell 2010 06 12 04 09 35 Vessell 2010 06 11 23 43 41 Vessell 2010 06 11 19 17 47 Vessell 2010 06 11 14 51 59 Vessell 2010 06 11 10 25 30 Vessell 2010 06 11 05 57 18 Vessell 2010 06 11 01 29 29 Vessell 2010 06 10 21 01 41 Vessell 2010 06 10 16 34 09 Vessell 2010 06 10 11 53 24 Vessell 7010 06 09 20 45 27 Vessell 7010 06 09 16 15 45 4 Select one or more log files 5 Click Select You are prompted to save the selected logs to a location APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 37 Creation 6 16 2010 12 36 14 PM 6 16 2010 4 49 02 AM 6 15 2010 10 44 20 PM 6 15 2010 6 16 50 PM 6 15 2010 10 03 12 AM 6 15 2010 4 33 59 AM 6 15 2010 12 05 41 AM 6 14 2010 7 37 59 PM 6 14 2010 3 10 29 PM 6 14 2010 10 42 47 AM 6 14 2010 6 15 41 AM 6 14 2010 1 47 47 AM 6 13 2010 9 19 53 PM 6 13 2010 4 52 17 PM 6 13 2010 12 24 35 PM 6 13 2010 7 56 59 AM 6 13 2010 3 29 11 AM 6 12 2010 11 01 24 PM 6 12 2010 6 33 40 PM 6 12 2010 1 01 17 PM 6 12 2010 8 35 23 AM 6 12
16. B port e Atleast 1 serial port built in RS232 USB Processor Pentium 1GHz Memory e minimum 64 MB RAM 6 Introduction e Hard disk Graphic resolution Interfaces Operating system Workflow Minimum 1 GB free memory on HD per year if Log file is enabled Minimum 1024X768 RS232 USB depending on configuration Windows XP Microsoft NET framework 3 5 SP1 For instructions on how to connect to the 3DLevelScanner in various ways see the Different Ways of Connecting to 3DLevelScanner document 1 Install the 3D Vision application in the Client PC Refer to Installing the Software on page 9 2 Runand configure the 3D Vision application on the intended Multi Scanner Controller Refer to System Configuration on page 15 APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 7 Installing the Software After gathering the recommended perquisite information you can install the 3D Vision application Prerequisite Information It is recommended to gather the following information relating to the connection of each 3DLevelScanner prior to installing the software and making the connections Multi Scanner Controller Communication port number Serial COM port of the bus to which the 3DLevelScanners are connected Multi Scanner Controller Communication IP Address and IP Port 3D LinkPro Static IP Address for remote wireless commutation Polling
17. DS INSTITUTION OF ISRAEL You can find at www apm solutions com downloads of the following e Brochures e Data Sheets e Operating instructions manuals e Software e Certificates e Product information and much much more Represented by 2009 APM Automation Solutions Ltd All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice APM Automation Solutions Ltd and the APM Logo are trademarks and the 3DLevelScanner is a registered trademark of APM Automation Solutions Ltd 00S LOOONYIN
18. General tab you can enter the vessel name the vessel description and you can either browse to select the material which the vessel contains or from the menu bar select Tools Material Color In the example of Figure 17 the vessel name is set to G1 the description is Flour for the end user and the Material is Flour Under the Shape tab Figure 20 the vessel geometry can be viewed Aa 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant MES File Edit View Project Tools Help 1 led i view Distance re Manual Plant A i Add Scanner X Remove Vessel G Gi Polling 0 Generat Shape Connection Top Shape Center Shape Bottom Shape Basic Settings fe Linearization Shape Cone v Shape Cylinder v Shape Cone be Display Height 1 000 S m Height 7 000 3 m Height 3 000 S m ie a Diameter 0 500 J m Diameter 6 000 F m Diameter 1 000 S m polling 01 L j Connection Basic Settings Linearization peor Display amp G3 A Figure 20 Configuration Pane Vessel Example Shape Tab c In the 3D Vision application version 1 0 x the vessel shape parameters can only be viewed To change the parameters you must use the 3DLevel Manager Software Tool 3DLevelScanner Configurations A 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help 119 M View Distance fe lol Manual Plant ib Load from Scanner Ze Disconnect G1 0
19. Levelvision TDLVisionGui TDLMMain deliver Projects rieRlaom Log CommaD SiteT_1 US VesselB 3_B poli _ pp _ _ _ _ _ZZL_a a 1304M 2004M Z304M SG3OO4M 3304M 4004M 4304M S 00A4AM S 304M GOOAM 6304M 7 00 4M 5 10 4M 5 20 AM 5 30 AM 5 40 AM 5 50 4M 6 00 AM 6 10 AM 6 20 AM 6 30 AM 6 40 AM 6 50 AM Figure 36 Viewing Pane Vessel Level 3D Log Tab The 3D Log tab displays the minimum maximum and average distance level measurement values for the vessel The 3DLog is displayed online All 3D Log files are saved to the Multi Scanner Controller To automatically download previous 3D log files 1 Click Offline to exit online logging 2 Click D The Search Log window appears Figure 34 3 Select the From and To times to display 4 Click Select You are prompted to save the selected logs to a location To manually download previous 3D log files 1 Click Offline to exit online logging 2 Click 4 The Search Log window appears Figure 34 3 From the Search Log window click Manual The Files window appears displaying all the log files Figure 35 38 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes 4 Select one or more log files 5 Click Select You are prompted to save the selected logs to a location 3D The 3D tab displays the visual mapping contour as scanned by the 3DLevelScanners enabled for MV type scanners only 3DLevel Vision File Edit View Project Tools
20. M 3D Vision works in conjunction with the APM s 3DLevelScanner non contact volume sensors to provide measurement data to a Windows based computer The application collects data from the monitored vessel and generates reports that can be used to increase operational efficiency and provide valuable real time and historical data for effective decision making APM 3D MultiVision enables you to perform the same functions for groups of vessels even across multiple sites In conjunction with the APM s 3DLevelScanner non contact volume sensors 3D MultiVision collects data from all monitored vessels in all sites and geographic regions combines and merges the data and generates reports Managers and staff with appropriate authorization can view this information from any location in the world over a common LAN or wireless communication APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 3 Material nnp Dist 6 999 m Min Dist 065 m Volume 99 565 Volume 99 565 Material 6nnp Dist 5 00 m Min Dist 43 m Volume 100 00 Volume 100 00 Material 87D nnp Dist 2 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 270 NDP Dist 4 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 270 NDP Dist 11 999 m Min Dist 435 m Volume 100 000 Mass 126 462 tons Matenal Inng Dist 8 999 m Min Dist 065 m Volume 99 565 Volume 99 565 Material 7NIn Di
21. Output Example System Overview The general configuration of the system is RS485 daisy chain connections between all 3DLevelScanners ending in a connection to a controller Figure 2 PLC DCS APM Multi Scanner Controller APM 3D Vision Software Figure 2 LAN Configuration Example Diagram 4 Introduction The system follows a client server orientation The APM Multi Scanner Controller application runs on a PC which is connected to all the scanners in the system The client application can either run on the Controller or on a remote PC connected to the Multi Scanner Controller via a network The APM Multi Scanner Controller is connected to the LAN WAN and can be accessed using its unique IP address In general there are two types of remote network connections to the Multi Scanner Controller from any remote Client Access from a local network LAN Access from the public network worldwide WAN pending IT authorization When accessing the Multi Scanner Controller from the local network use its configured local IP address e g 192 168 2 100 and IP Port 22222 When accessing the Multi Scanner Controller with a client PC outside the network WAN Internet then the plant s router must forward communication from IP Ports 22221 and 22222 to the local IP address of the Multi Scanner Controller e g 192 168 2 100 This is known is port forwarding Examples refer to Figure 3 1 If a user operat
22. SOFTWARE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Changing the market from level to volume APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 Copyright 2010 APM Solutions Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 OS ie ta SOS aa i Adanonal ATOM AV OUIOM scienee ee eee ERT Aaii Caution Warming DANG wicticnduscasesaieacasceamsanaishvaapirncprsiouccosnsetwabaetesbasennbentontenats DC WOU SS ea E EEEE E E AEE Authorized Personnel ccccccsssesssesssssseesscsessssssscsnscccccccsccccccnscssssscssescesssssssecsesseseees Warming QBOT MISUSE PNR TN 2 General Se INSIUCHONS sacicosstoccsceseadesseendiansastensnseeoasncenoasarcevecoseusatnsaiomuniounenes 2 Taie 1e Li Ve Le 1 3 Stom ke do Serene ete een ne sen EE ee er 4 System Requirements for Client side only ccc cececceesecccccecccseeceesessessenessens 6 WOOW dd te Installing the Software oicssccciesdcssceosesscandesseurtansicectedcncccucdesssarsescustavaccnses 9 Pr TeQUIST AOC a a ne conte 9 laele e EAEE EE EREA E A A E 9 System Configuration cccssscccessccccesscccessccccesseccesseccessceceeesecees 15 Connecting to the Multi Scanner Controller ss 15 Staring a New PO SO aa ea 16 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes cccssscees 21 FO SC CUS reeds ison e E E 22 Sola iio lO 2116 a POS re reer E ern E
23. e 23 Configuration Pane Scanner Connection Options For a more detailed explanation of how to connect to a 3DLevelScanner in various ways refer to the document Different Ways of Connecting to 3DLevelScanner 26 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Basic Settings A 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File 119 M view Distance AMI El J S G2 Edit View Project Tools Help Manual Plant Al i GO Load from Scanner Oe Disconnect Gi D ile A Polling 0 Connection o Linearization Full Calibration 0 000 m Display Empty Calibration 10 000 m G polling 01 Connection Basic Settinas Figure 24 Configuration Pane Scanner Basic Settings Options In the program pane under the selected scanner select Basic Settings to view the following Empty Calibration Full Calibration In the example above the basic settings for Scanner Polling 0 in vessel G1 in site Manual Plant are 10 and 0 meters for the Empty and Full Calibrations respectively In the 3D Vision application version 1 0 x the Basic Settings parameters can only be viewed To change the parameters you must use the 3DLevel Manager Software Tool Linearization Settings Aa 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help M A i me view Distance he ct Manual Plant Al i OP Load From Scanner fe Disconnect Oo G1 Polling 0 7 Connec
24. elect Display to view the following Language Back to Home Time to automatically go to default screen in the scanner s LCD Number of Digits Number of digits after the decimal point when displaying measurements Distance Unit Unit of measurement used for distances Temperature Unit Unit of measurement used for temperatures In the example above the Display settings of Scanner Polling 0 in vessel G1 in site Manual Plant are English language Back to Home of 300 seconds 2 digits after the decimal point in the measurements the Distance Unit is meters and the Temperature Unit is Celsius In the 3D Vision application version 1 0 x the display parameters can only be viewed To change the parameters you must use the 3DLevel Manager Software Tool Viewing Pane The viewing pane has three viewing levels Site Level Vessel Level Scanner Level 28 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Site Level After making all configurations using the project and configuration panes close the project and configuration panes to view the site level viewing pane The site level viewing pane is the most commonly used pane in the 3D Vision and MultiVision applications 4 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant MIE File Edit View Project 2 A i view Distance Ft Overview 30 MV Polling 4 Material Plastic Powde Level 9 12 MaxLevel 9 12 MinLevel 9 12 Volume 91 20 C
25. elected 3DLevelScanner and the 3D Vision application APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 25 Connection Settings You must define the connection settings for each 3DLevelScanner in the project For each 3DLevelScanner select Connection in the program pane and define the following Configuration details e Serial PC Port e Polling Address Connection Type e HART e S485 e GPRS e GPRS SMS e TCP IP a For GPRS GPRS SMS and TCP IP additional configuration is needed After selecting one of these options the Additional Configuration area is displayed on the right side of the configuration pane In the example below the connection to 3DLevelScanner lt unknown 1 gt in vessel G1 in site Manual Plant is set to polling address 0 and a TCP IP type connection The Multi Scanner Controller IP address and Multi Scanner Controller IP port are also defined in the Additional Configuration area that appeared for the TCP IP connection type hid 3DLevel Vision Manual Sle File Edit View Project Tools Help Ee A i view Distance ct S Manual Plant A Connect X Remove Scanner B G1 lt unknownl gt Configuration Connection Type Additional Configuration Basic Settings O HART GPRS Server IP Address 81 218 16 37 Linearization Display Server IP Port 7145 Poling Addess 0 vi O RS 485 GPRS SMS GSM Modem TCPAP Figur
26. etup Wizard 3 Click Next If the PC on which you are installing APM 3D Vision does not have Microsoft NET framework 3 5 SP1 installed the 3D Vision setup wizard automatically detects this and prompts you to install the framework at this stage The 3D Vision setup wizard proceeds to the Select Installation Folder screen Figure 5 10 Installing the Software i 3D Vision 1 0 18 Select Installation Folder The installer will install 30 Vision 1 0 18 to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder Install 3D Vision 1 0 18 for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer O Everyone Ce Just me Ce Cu Figure 5 3D Vision Setup Wizard Select Installation Folder Screen If the computer on which the software is being installed has multiple user accounts select one of the following e Everyone to make the software available to all the computer users e Just me to make the software available to the present user account only Click Next The Confirm Installation screen appears APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 11 i 3D Vision 1 0 18 Contirm Installation The installer ig ready to install 30 Vision 1 0 18 on your computer Click Mest to start the installation Figure 6 3D Vision Setup Wizard Confirm Insta
27. h z Overview Log 3D Log 3D Advanced 3D Vessel2 A T Scanner Names 1 Polling 1 COM1 RS 485 Polling Address 1 10 70 Level m Minimum Level 10 67 m m Maximum Level 10 70 m x Volume 284 29 m 3 Temperature 23 pE SNR 17 dB Output Current 19 04 m Figure 31 Viewing Pane Vessel Level Overview Tab Server Status APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 33 Alerts The system provides alerts for configuration and system notifications e System Notifications characterized in red color When the temperature of a 3DLevelScanner reaches beyond the temperature region of the spec hence beyond 40 to 85 degrees Celsius or 40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit e Configuration Notifications characterized in yellow color When MVL scanner s settings do not have the same vessel settings all the configuration wizard settings except device position or horizontal angle The output will be displayed above the vessel image in yellow font Parameters Definition The system enables the user to choose which measured parameters will be displayed on screen Use the right click on the vessel image to launch the Parameters Definition window Figure 32 Data Selection tab drag the right pane parameters to the left pane for displaying the parameters Use the up and down buttons to move parameters up and down respectivel
28. he client PE This function opens a window with the reports of the present project in the Multi Scanner Controller Select one or more report files to download from the Multi Scanner Controller to the client PC d In order to open report files on the client PC Microsoft Excel must be installed APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 51 00 00 00 01 00 00 02 00 00 04 00 00 05 00 00 06 00 00 07 00 00 08 00 00 Fi Report Period Daily O Weekly Week start day Sunday Montly Data Collection Distance Level Volume C Volume Mass C Report directory creation Reports output directory o APMReports Led Figure 50 Report Configuration Window The Report Configuration window enables you to set times when each report is generated and define the measurements that are included in the reports The top area of the Report Configuration window enables you to manually define the hours in which reports are generated per day Alternatively you can click Every Hour to define that reports are generated on an hourly basis over the course of a day In the Report Period area you can select whether reports are generated on a Daily Weekly or Monthly basis When selecting weekly reports in the Week start day field you must select the day in which each weekly period should begin In the Data Collection area select one or mo
29. ing a local client PC within the local network LAN wishes to connect to the Multi Scanner Controller the user must connect to IP address 192 168 2 100 and IP port 22222 All 3 PCs in the example can connect to the Multi Scanner Controller in parallel 2 Ifa user operating a remote client PC via the Internet WAN wishes to connect to the Multi Scanner Controller the user must connect to IP address 212 235 113 27 and to IP port 22222 The router must be configured to forward communications from IP Port 22221 and 22222 to the local IP address 192 168 2 100 Every user in the system with an adequate permission level Viewer or above operating either a h local or remote client PC can change the controller s parameters and configuration These changes apply for all clients APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 5 Qo Internet QS Remote Client WAN External Static IP Local IP Address 192 168 1 100 Multi Scanner Co troller Address 212 235 113 27 Local IP Address Local IP Address Local IPlAddress 192 168 1 104 192 168 1 105 192 168 1 106 Port 7040 Port 7050 Port 7068 J Local Clients LAN Figure 3 WAN Configuration Example Diagram System Requirements for Client side only The following are the system requirements Hardware e Required space on HD 12 MB for APM application only e Log file 2 8 MB day e CDROM drive or US
30. ional Information Indicates additional helpful information Caution Warning Danger Ww Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could result in injury damage or a loss of information security For Your Safety Authorized Personnel All tasks described in this manual should be performed by authorized trained personnel only For safety and warranty reasons any internal work on the devices must be performed by manufacturer authorized personnel only APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 1 Warning about Misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the device can cause application specific hazards such as vessel overfill or damage to system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment General Safety Instructions The 3DLevelScanner is a high technology device requiring strict observance of standard regulations and guidelines The user must take note of the safety instructions in this operating manual as well as country specific installation standards e g the VDE regulations in Germany and all common safety regulations and accident prevention rules 2 Introduction Introduction APM 3D Vision enables real time assessment of inventories of bulk solids and powders stored in storage vessels of any type or size providing managers with accurate and timely information on which to base critical decision making for successful plant management AP
31. isual panes Enables you to display or hide panes The View menu options of rot Configuration Pane and Visual Pane are equivalent to clicking its se and A respectively Level Distance Data Enables you to select either level or distance for displaying the quantity of material in vessels The selection applies for measurements in all viewing panes at all view levels for the corresponding values min max average This can also be achieved by clicking View Level ox View Distance APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 47 In the figure below D indicates distance and L indicates level Flange reference point of measurement F 20 mA 100 D E L 4mA 0 7 Figure 46 Distance Versus Level Diagram 48 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Project Menu A 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant Pte coea el E Manual Plant Disconnect All essel X Remove Site 8 Gt amp Polli a i Name Manual Plant Basic Settings Linearization Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 Polling 02 Connection J Basic Settings Linearization Display G4 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Overview polling 04 Connection Basic Setti
32. lant for the user manual Display a G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display B G3 G1 MV Polling 0 G2 MV Polling 1 G3 MV Polling 2 G4 MV Poling 02 Material Flour Material Flour Material s Matra Pour Connection Level m Level 27 76 ft Level Basic Settings z Volume Volume 94 03 Volume A 74 m3 vame Ve s Linearization Volume bsh Mass US 59 82 ton Mass US 282 74 ton 263 62 ton B G4 Name Manual Plant Overview Display Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display 5 9 30 polling 04 30 MV Poling4 31 MV Poling6 32 MV Poling7 33 MV Polling 8 Material Plastic Powde Material Plastic Powde Material Plastic Powde Material Plastic Powde Connection ss Basic Settings Level 9 12 Level 10 m Level 11 m Volume 100 le MaxLevel 9 12 Volume 100 Volume 100 Volume 239 15 m 3 ns MinLevel 9 12 Mass US 23915 ton Mass US 23915 ton Display Ly Volume 91 20 Volume 6786 50 bsh a 31 LS Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display B 32 A amp Polling 0 Connection M 333 N E gt 3 ui A Iw lt Figure 22 Disabled Scanner Example Optionally click Load From Scanner to manually download all measurements from the selected 3DLevelScanner to the 3D Vision application Optionally click Disconnect to close the connection between the s
33. lay Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display B 32 Polling 0 Connection Ready Figure 48 Tools Menu Report Options Managing Reports The 3D Vision application enables you to create reports in Microsoft Excel file format The reports are generated online according to the report configuration The report options are Open last report folder Opens the local PC folder in which all Excel report files are saved 50 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes M C APMReports Manual Plant File Edit View Favorites Tools Help gt P Search i Folders Address C APMReports Manual Plant Name Type Date Modified ia 16_3_2010_Mass xls Microsoft Excel Wor 3 16 2010 6 22 PM ia 17_3_2010_Mass xls Microsoft Excel Wor 3 17 2010 11 00 PM ia 18_3_2010_Mass xls Microsoft Excel Wor 3 18 2010 11 00 AM Figure 49 Reports File Folder Example Export Report Files from Multi Scanner Controller Exports report files from the Multi Scanner Controller to the client PC This function opens a window with all the reports of all projects saved on the Multi Scanner Controller Figure 35 Select one or more report files to download from the Multi Scanner Controller to the client PC Export Selected Project Report Files from Multi Scanner Controller Exports the report files of the present project running in the Multi Scanner Controller to t
34. lay which can be viewed in the configuration pane Configuration Pane The Configuration Pane enables you to view the configuration details for the various sites vessels and scanners in a project 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help K bed view Distance r ct gal o 6 ARE Al i fe Add Vessel X Remove Site g GI Polling 0 Connection Name Manual Plant Basic Settings Linearization Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display JO G3 G1 MV Polling 0 G2 MV Polling 1 G3 MV Polling2 G4 MV Polling3 Overview Figure 18 Configuration Pane Site Example 22 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes The configuration pane also enables you to add and remove sites vessels and scanners from the project While viewing the configuration options for a site click P Add vessel to add a vessel Or While viewing the configuration options for a site from the menu bar select Edit Add Vessel While viewing the configuration options for a site click Remove Site to delete the selected site Or While viewing the configuration options for a site from the menu bar select Edit Delete Site To add a site to the project from the menu bar click Edit Add Site In the configuration pane you can enter a
35. llation Screen 6 Click Next to confirm the installation Figure 6 The APM software is installed Figure 7 3D Vision 1 0 18 Installing 3D Vision 1 0 18 3D Vision 1 0 18 ts being installed Please wait Figure 7 3D Vision Setup Wizard Installing 3D Vision Setup Screen After all the necessary files are loaded and installed the Installation Complete screen appears notifying that the APM software installation was completed successfully Figure 8 12 Installing the Software i 3D Vision 1 0 18 Installation Complete 30 Vision 1 0 18 has been successfully installed Chek Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework Cancel Figure 8 3D Vision Setup Wizard Installation Complete Screen 7 Click Close to finish the installation of the APM Software The installer places the following shortcut icon on your desktop ADM Ed 30 vision 1 0 16 exe Figure 9 APM 3D Vision Shortcut Icon APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 13 System Configuration The process of configuring the system includes connecting to the Multi Scanner Controller and starting a new project Connecting to the Multi Scanner Controller To connect to the Multi Scanner Controller from the 3D Vision application 1 Double click the APM 3D Vision shortcut on your deskto
36. lling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 Overview Polling 02 Connection 4 Basic Settings 30 Linearization Display Lf Scanner Name 1 polling G4 COM3 Polling 0 RS 485 Connection Polling Address 4 Basic Settings Linearization Display 30 MV Polling 4 Level Material Plastic Powde Mini Cal l inimum Leve polling 04 Level a MaxLevel 9 12 Maximum Level Connection Basic Settings MinLevel 9 12 A NA Volume 91 20 Volume Linearization Display Temperature SNA 31 Polling 06 Connection Output Current Basic Settings Linearization Display 32 Polling 0 Connection Figure 29 Viewing Pane Vessel Level Example In the example above vessel 30 is selected and all measurements for that vessel Level Distance Volume Temperature SNR 4 20mA Output etc are displayed APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 31 E Sitel i Add Scanner X Remove Vessel US Vessel polling 00 Connection 3 Basic Settings Name Vessel Feet ote Lacs Linearization Display Description General Shape Description of Ve Gan Vessel7 Feet Vessel6 polling 05 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Overview Vessel Feet H polling 06 B US Ve
37. nas Linearization amp Display Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display 32 Polling 0 Figure 47 Project Menu Options Connect All The project automatically connects to all the configured scanners that were predefined in the connection options For more information see Connection Settings on page 26 Disconnect All The project automatically closes communication to all scanners APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 49 Tools Menu The tools menu includes the reporting functions AD 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant Open last report folder Manual Plant Export Reports from Server a G1 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display B G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display amp G3 Polling 02 Connection E Basic Settings o Linearization Display B G4 E Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Materials Color Export Present Project Reports from Server Senior Technician Mode F12 Connect to Server Server Synchronization Switch User Users Management License Key Overview polling 04 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Disp
38. ngs Linearization Display ee G1 MV Polling 0 G2 MV Polling 1 Polling 02 Material Flour Material Flour Connection Level 11 m Basic Settings Volume 100 A Linearization Volume 678639 bsh Display Overview Polling 2 G4 MV Poling3 2 Material Flour Material Flour Level 10 m Level 11 Volume 282 74 m 3 Volume 100 Mass US 282 74 ton Mass 263 62 Level 27 76 ft Volume 94 02 Mass US 59 82 ton B G4 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Figure 43 Edit Menu Add Options Delete Deletes sites vessels or scanners depending on the level selected in the project pane e On the site level it deletes sites e On the vessel level it deletes vessels e On the scanner level it deletes scanners Aa 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant MEL File Edit view Project Tools Help Add gt Jew Distance oe Ma a G1 Polling 0 Connecti Basic Settings g Linearization Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 G1 MV Polling 0 Polling 02 Material Flour Connection Level 11 m Basic Settings Volume 100 Linearization Volume 678639 bsh Display essel X Remove Site m 1 Manual Plant D 1 Overview m MV Polling 2 G4 MV Poling3 Material Flour Material Flour Level 10 m Level 11 V
39. olume 282 74 m 3 Volume 100 Mass US 282 74 ton Mass 26362 E G4 amp Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Figure 44 Edit Menu Delete Options 46 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes View Menu A 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant a 32 View Project Tools x Project Configuration Pane Visual Pane Level Data Manual Plant Distance Data This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 G2 MV Polling 1 Polling 02 ial Material Flour Connection Level 27 76 Basic Settings Volume 94 02 isa Bey 74 m3 Linearization Mass US 59 82 Mass US 28274 ton Display S G4 Overview Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display 30 polling 04 30 MV Polng4 31 MV Polling 6 32 MV Dac DR 33 MV Poling8 Material Plastic Powde Material Plastic Powder Material Plastic Powde Connection Batic Settings Level 9 12 Level 10 Volume 100 Linearizati MaxLevel 9 12 Volume 100 sll 2 Volume 239 15 MinLevel 9 12 Volume 282 74 Mass US 23915 ton Mass US 239 15 T Display Volume 91 20 Volume 6786 50 Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display B Polling 0 Connection Vi Figure 45 View menu Options View Project Configuration V
40. onnection Progress Figure 27 Viewing Pane Site Level MultiVision Example APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 29 Double click a vessel image to open a 3D Profile for that vessel 3DMultiVision a 192 168 2 119 ArieRoom DER ie Q ien P oject OD meio H Vessel Feet DER 5 1 Vessel3 MV Polling 2 VesseH M Polling 3 Material Solt ial Material Flour Go Level 10 m m Level 10 m MaxLevel 10 m m MaxLevel 10 m MinLevel 10 m m MinLevel 10 m Volume 100 Volume 100 US Vessel Material 8 455 8 417 m m m 8 379 8 340 8 302 0 000 Figure 28 3D Vessel Profile Site Level gt Notes A 3D Profile is enabled only for MV MVL scanner types Parallel 3D Profiles can be viewed In the example above two images are viewed in parallel 30 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Vessel Level To view the measurements for a vessel Inthe project pane click a vessel name The vessel information is displayed 4 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help l i i View Distance fe lala Manual Plant A i fe Add Scanner X Remove Vessel S G1 Poling 0 General Shape Connection Basic Settings Name 30 Material Plastic Powder Linearization Display Description Plastic Powder for manufacturing boxes G2 po
41. p Or Click Start Programs APM APM 3D Vision The 3D Vision application opens and displays the Controller Connection window Figure 10 4 3DLevel Vision O Fie Edit View Project Tools Help Debug hee ae ee View Distance SW Level Vision Auotomation Solutions aom Server Connection Ready Server Status Figure 10 3D Level Application Opening Screen with Controller Connection Window APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 15 2 Inthe Server Address field enter the IP address of the Multi Scanner Controller e If you are running the client on the Multi Scanner Controller PC enter the local IP address for the Multi Scanner Controller on your network e If you are running the client on a remote PC enter the global IP address for the Multi Scanner Controller 3 Inthe Controller Port field verify that the entered server port is 22222 4 Click Connect The application connects to the Multi Scanner Controller and you are prompted to enter your username and password Figure 11 APM B Figure 11 APM Vision Login Window 5 Enter a username and password The default username and password are both admin case sensitive It is important to define the usernames passwords and permission levels of the various user accounts prior to setting up projects in the system Refer to User Management on
42. play G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 Poling 02 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G4 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display polling 04 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display 32 Polling 0 Connection A of Add Vessel X Remove Site Manual Plant TDLMMain Version 1 0 5 Copyright 2009 All rights reserved www apm solutions com About Displays the 3D Vision software version and support details Warning This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will ve prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Figure 58 About Window 56 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes 3D MultiVision SOFTWARE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Accurate reliable volume data from silos open bins and warehouses where the diameters or areas are exceptionally large APM Automation Solutions Ltd ATIDIM High Tech Industrial Park Building 2 P O Box 58171 CE Fax 972 3 6488892 N info apm solutions com TX NI Tel Aviv 61580 Israel Tel 972 3 6488891 WWW a D m a SO U ji O n S CO m THE STANDAR
43. re of the following measurement types to be included in each report Distance Level Volume Volume Based on the customer defined unit Mass Optionally in the Report output directly field you can modify the directory to which reports are saved 52 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Each generated report is saved as a separate Excel file in the defined reports output folder In generated reports each row contains data for a scanner and each column contains data for a point in time General Tools Material Color Enables you to set the colors that correspond to the materials in vessels when displayed in the viewing pane a Material Color Definition Available Materials Wheat Polyethylene Polypropylene Cement Grain Cement waa nnp Plastic Powder Flour Add Edit Material Material Name Figure 51 Material Color Definition Window Senior Technician Mode Enables you to switch to Senior Technician mode which provides advanced options for changing parameters Switching to Senior Technician mode requires a password Connect to Multi Scanner Controller Closes the current connection to the Multi Scanner Controller and enables you to open a new connection to a different Multi Scanner Controller You must enter the new server address and server port Arh Server Connection cer server Name Kfar Hamaccabi Server Address 212 116 171 85 Server Port 22339
44. reen select Site Vessel lt unknown1 gt device tag of the 3DLevelScanner Connection The connection options for the selected scanner appear Figure 14 0 3DLevel Vision Manual File Edit View Project Tools Help oy D view Distance its e amp Sitel Connect Remove Scanner El vessel ES tunknownl gt EE Connectio Configuration Connection Type Basic Ge Linearizatic Serial Port COMS i HART GPRS Display Polling Addess RS 485 GPRS SMS GSM Modem TCFAP Overview Log Serial Number Hardware Version Firmware Yersion Scanner Type Level o mi Minirnurn Level _ m Maximum Level mi Yolume EA Figure 14 Scanner Configuration Options b In the Serial Port field select a serial COM port c Inthe Polling Address field select the scanner s polling address d In the Connection Type area select the scanner s connection type e Click f Connect 6 To add more scanners to the project repeat step 5 for each scanner 7 Optionally perform the following for each site a In the project pane select a site The configuration options for the site appear Figure 15 18 System Configuration A 3DLevel Vision Manual File Edit View Project Tools Help GS i 727 view Distance ce gel ao i wf Add Vessel X Remove Site B sell H O lt cunknownt gt Connectior Basic Setti Linearizati Description Description of Sitel
45. rial Color on page 53 9 Click J Or Click File Save The project is saved 10 Click and to hide the project and configuration panes respectively The viewing pane is displayed enabling you to monitor of the sites vessels and sensors 20 System Configuration Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes There are 3 main areas in the 3D Vision application Figure 17 An 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant Said File Edit View Project Tools Help m EE View Distance fte amp G1 Polling 0 Manual Plant Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Display G2 polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G3 Polling 02 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display G4 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization ne Overview G1 MV Poling0 Polling 2 V Polling3 A Material Fipe jal jal latecial Flour 282 74 Display a 30 S poling 04 ere eee ETE Material Connection TEN m en i Basic Settings MaxLevel 9 12 a Linearization MinLevel 9 12 m Display LA Volume 91 19 amp 31 J Polling 06 Connection Basic Settings Linearizatic Display amp 32 gt Polling lt A v Figure 17 Main Panes 1 Project Pane Enables you to navigate between sites vessel
46. s and scanners in a project 2 Configuration Pane Enables you to configure site vessel and scanner details 3 Viewing Pane Enables you to view each vessel with its measurements volume distance mass etc APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 21 You can toggle the display of these panes by clicking their respective icons its Project Pane Configuration Pane Viewing Pane Alternatively open the View menu and click the name of the panes to show or hide the panes Project Pane The project pane displays a navigation tree which represents all of the 3DLevelScanners in a project Each project is organized in a hierarchical structure as follows The project is at the top of the hierarchy Under the project is a list of sites Under each site is the list of vessels located at the site Under each vessel is the list of scanners associated with the vessel For example in a single project there could be multiple sites or multiple groups of vessels in each site or group there could be multiple vessels and in each vessel there might be one scanner In the example in Figure 17 there is a single site called Manual Plant The site has eight vessels G1 G2 G3 G4 30 31 32 33 and in each vessel there is a single 3DLevelScanner labeled polling x Each 3DLevelScanner has its configuration Connection Basic Settings Linearization and Disp
47. ssel8 3D Vessel Feet H polling 07 Hart L Scanner Name 1 polling H TCP_00 COM1 TCP_01 RS 495 Polling Address 6 Level ft Minimum Level ft Maximum Level ft Mass tons Temperature F SNR dB Output Current m Figure 30 3D Vessel Profile Vessel Level Co Notes A 3D Profile is enabled only for MV MVL scanner types Parallel 3D Profiles can be viewed In the example above two images are viewed in parallel The vessel level features the following tabs Overview Log 3D 3D Log Advanced 3D disabled in Viewer Mode 32 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Overview The Overview tab displays the measurements of the vessel Level Distance Volume Temperature SNR 4 20mA Output Alerts etc Under the scanner level the scanner s information is also displayed Serial Number of the electronic card Firmware Version Hardware Version Type of 3DLevelScanner 3DLevel Vision a 192 168 2 119 Udi File Edit View Project Tools Help EOJ i View Distance f ce i Site North wf Add Scanner X Remove Vessel amp Vessel 1 amp Polling 0 General Shape H 0 Yessel2 H O Vessel3 Name Vessel2 Material Solt ka H O Vessel4 se Description Description of Vessel2 H Vessel6 Vessel Feet H D Site West HH Site East H Site Sout
48. st 001 m Min Dist 435 m Volume 97 099 Volume 97 099 Material 70 nop Dist 2 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 870 nop Dist 12 499 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material Tinnp Dist 1250 m Min Dist 00 m Volume 100 00 Mass 326 70 tons Material 2nnp Dist 1 999 m Min Dist 065 m Volume 99 565 Volume 99 565 Material n nnp Dist 13 499 ft Min Dist 4 000 ft Volume 100 000 Volume 184 310 ft 3 Material 87D NDP Dist 499 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 87D np Dist 10 499 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 1200F Dist 11 00 m Min Dist 00 m Volume 100 00 Volume 100 00 Material 3nnp Dist 2 499 m Min Dist 065 m Volume 99 565 Volume 99 565 Material 270 NDP Dist 9 999 m Min Dist 15 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 87D NDP Dist 6 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 70 nnp Dist 11 999 m Min Dist 5 362 m Volume 49 843 Volume 49 843 Material 5nnp Dist 11 499 m Min Dist 15 000 m Volume 97 099 Volume 97 099 Material 870 ND Dist 12 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material 870 NDP Dist 6499 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Volume 100 000 Material R70 NOP Dist 5 999 m Min Dist 000 m Volume 100 000 Mass 222 957 tons Ready Figure 1 3D MultiVision
49. tion Linearization Mode Custom v Basic Settings 9 Customer Unit m 3 v Display j G2 polling 01 Max Scale 239 2 Connection a Basic Settings Figure 25 Configuration Pane Scanner Linearization Options In the program pane under the selected scanner select Linearization to view the following Linearization Mode Customer Unit Max Scale In the example above the Linearization settings of Scanner Polling 0 in vessel G1 in site Manual Plant are Custom mode customer unit m 3 and the maximum scale of the vessel is 239 m3 APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 27 In the 3D Vision application version 1 0 x the linearization parameters can only be viewed To change the parameters you must use the 3DLevel Manager Software Tool Display Settings Ai 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant File Edit View Project Tools Help g el i LIT View Distance fe ll Manual Plant Gi Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings Linearization o G2 B polling 01 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display A Load from Scanner mi Disconnect Language English v Back to Home 300 Number of Digits HHH v Distance Unit M Si Temperature Unit Celsius v Figure 26 Configuration Pane Scanner Display Options In the program pane under the selected scanner s
50. to the selected vessel appears In addition the scanner level of the viewing pane displays all the measurement for the scanner The displayed information is identical to that of the vessel level of the viewing pane For more information refer to Vessel Level on page 31 Notes When working with 3DLevelScanner types 5 M MV there is only one scanner installed per vessel so there is no unique scanner level for the viewing pane When working with 3DLevelScanner type MVL there is more than one scanner mounted on each vessel and users with a suitable permission level can view the individual measurements of each scanner APM Solutions APM 3D Vision and 3D MultiVision Software Operation Manual Version 1 0 41 Software Menus A The following sections provide information regarding the options available in each menu of the 3D Vision application File Menu AD 3DLevel Vision Manual Plant Ctri N FA Add Vessel X Remove Site Name Manual Plant Save S Export Project from Server Description This is a virtual plant for the user manual Import Project to Server Delete Project KFarMacabi Softwarelnstr MYL_2Vessel Overview agaga Udi n Linearization Display a G4 Polling 0 Connection Basic Settings gt Linearization Display 5 30 polling 04 Connection Basic Settings Linearization Display a 31 Polling 06
51. y For mass display configure the product density in the bottom right corner Alerts tab select the minimum and maximum volume levels for setting system output alarm The alarm will be displayed as a red background in the vessel image Ar Parameters Definition Vessel Data Selection Available Mass Metric tons Volume 9 Distance Level Minimum Distance Level Maximum Distance Level Mass US tons Volume Gallons Volume Bushels Figure 32 Parameters Definition Window 34 Using the APM 3D Vision or 3D MultiVision Panes Ay 3DLevel Vision a 192 168 2 119 Udi File Edit View Project Tools Help i g lal view Distance FH se A El Site North i ef Add Scanner X Remove Vessel Vessel 1 amp Polling 0 General Shape i o o Vessel z H Vessel Name Vessel2 Material Solt lca Vessel4 H Vessel5 Decrrintion eT Ty CTE HH Vessel6 gt H Vessel Feet Overview Log 3D Log 3D Advanced 3D HQ Site West p S O Site East Log file to view 06 2010 15 32 l 2 ka 2 H Site South Level Volume 12 100 10 8 70 6 FAN 40 Sa 30 20 z 10 0 0 15 32 15 32 SNR Temperature 100 90 60 80 70 40 60 20 3 50 nner AD 0 30 20 20 10 4 40 0 1 32 25252 Server Status Figure 33 Viewing Pane Vessel Level Log Tab The Log tab displays
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