Manual. Danfoss Central Station Communications Software Version 3

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1 Manual Danfoss Central Station Communications Software Version 3 RS.8A.Q

2 Contents Introduction 4 System Overview 4 Minimum and Recommended Hardware Requirements 4 Using the Keyboard to Select Options 6 Getting Help 7 Configuring the Main Screen 7 Windows Menu 8 System Monitoring 9 Acknowledging and Muting Alarms 9 Viewing Received Alarms 9 Altering the Display Order 10 Viewing System Events 11 Altering the Display Order 12 Site Monitoring 13 Opening an Existing Site 13 Dialling a Site 14 Uploading Data from a Site 16 Aborting an Upload 18 Uploading from a Vigil/Woodley4 18 Viewing Alarms/Events 19 Viewing Historic Data 20 Modifying the Graphical Displays 22 Setting the Viewable Traces 22 Configuration 24 Setting Up Passcodes 24 Modifying the Host System Configuration 25 Setting the Host System Name 26 Date Format on Remote Unit 26 Setting Up Dial-Outs 26 Setting Up the Receive Alarm 26 Setting Up the Receive Alarm Port 27 Setting the Alarm Received Dialogue 30 Setting the Sound File 30 Data Purge 31 Setting the Store Opening Times 32 Site Configuration 32 Introduction to Site Configuration 32 Telephone Number 33 Device Setup 33 Selecting/Deselecting Automatic Upload 36 Saving the Settings 37 Setting Up the Site Structure 38 Creating a New Site 38 Moving or Renaming an existing Site 41 Deleting a Site/Folder 42 Grouping Sites Together 42 Displaying/Hiding the Site Files Details 43 Using the Minitel Emulation 44 Minitel Introduction 44 Buttons and Function Keys 45 Communicating With Woodley 4/Vigil 46 Introduction 46 Point Readings 46 Display Settings 46 Other Settings 47 Clock Settings 48 Printout Settings 48 Save All Settings 48 Printing 49 Printing the Host System Installation Details 49 Printing the Received Alarms 50 Printing the System Events 50 Printing the Site Alarms/Events 51 Printing the Site Configuration Details 52 Printing the Site Historical Data 52 Exiting the System 54 Purging Data 54 Installation and Maintenance 55 Installation 55 Maintenance Contract 55 Appendix A - Upload Options 56 Appendix B Power management settings on laptop computers 57 Appendix C Cable Numbers 58 2 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

3 Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

4 Introduction System Overview The Danfoss Central Station Software Package runs on an IBM compatible Personal Computer using Windows 95, 98 or NT. Compatibility with Windows 2000 and ME is expected. The Central Station system allows the monitoring and configuration of remote Woodley temperature monitoring devices via a telephone line and modem or directly via the RS232 port and cabling. At the present time, connection can be made to the Woodley s5, Micromon, m2, Woodley 4 and Vigil units. The Danfoss Central Station Package also includes the Minitel Emulation Software which can be selected if required to monitor and configure remote s5, Micromon and m2 units. Note: Some versions of the Micromon have an RS485 interface which replaces the RS232 port. In this case, the PC can be fitted with an RS485 converter to allow communication with this type of Micromon. Minimum and Recommended Hardware Requirements Computer Display Keyboard Serial Ports Internal Memory Free hard disk space Floppy disc drive CD ROM drive Modem Printer 486 or higher Colour SVGA Standard 102 keys 1 for serial mouse (if used) 1 for dialling out (if external modem used) 1 for receiving alarms (if external modem used) 16 Mb minimum, 32 Mb recommended 10 Mb minimum, 100 Mb recommended 1.44Mb 3.5" drive - for installation purposes if supplied on floppy Any speed - for installation purposes if supplied on CD V42 Hayes compatible modem Windows 95/98/NT Compatible Printer Validity This manual was made in January 2001 and applies to Central Station with software version 3. 4 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

5 Getting Started From the Windows 95/98/NT Desktop screen (if present), start the Danfoss Central Station application by clicking on the Danfoss Central Station icon. Alternatively, select the Danfoss Central Station icon from the Start, Programs menu. In either case, the Central Station screen is displayed with the Splash window. Now click anywhere to remove the Splash window. Alternatively, the Splash window will be automatically removed after 10 seconds. In either case, if enabled, the Power Saving on Laptop Computers window is displayed. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

6 Refer to Appendix B for details on Power Saving. If you do not want to display this message each time you start the Central Station system, click on the check box and then click on the OK button. The Main Menu Options window will now be displayed. This window is displayed to allow faster starting of common features, such as opening a site. All the options listed are available via the normal menu commands and are described under the appropriate heading Using the Keyboard to Select Options The keyboard can be used to select any of the menu options and buttons. Each of the Menu options and buttons have an underlined character as part of their description. To select a menu option or button using the keyboard, press the Alt key and then press the key corresponding to the underlined character of the option/button you require. Alternatively Ctrl key combinations can be used for some features. These are known as accelerator keys. + For example, to open an existing site: Use the Alt and S keys to select the Site pull-down menu. Then press the O key. + Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl key and press the O key. Note: The Ctrl key options are displayed on the various pull-down menus. 6 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

7 Getting Help To obtain help on the use of the Central Station software, either press the F1 key, Select the Help Topics option from the Help pull-down menu, or click on the Help button on any of the windows. Then use the Help options as described in the Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT User Guide. Configuring the Main Screen The Main screen can be configured by either removing the Toolbar or the Status Bars as required. This allows a larger viewing area if you have a large number of Alarms/ Events to display. Once the Toolbar has been removed, the options can only be selected from the accelerator keys or from the Host System pull-down menu. If the Status Bar is removed, the Alarm and Data Transfer indicators can no longer be seen. Alarms will only be indicated by the audible warning and the Alarm Dialogue box or toolbar (if enabled). To remove the Toolbar,select the Toolbar option from the View pull-down menu. The Toolbar buttons will be removed. Repeat the operation to display the Toolbar again. A ü symbol is displayed alongside the Toolbar option when the Toolbar is displayed. To remove the Status Bar, select the Status Bar option from the View pull-down menu. The Status Bar at the bottom of the screen will be removed. Repeat the operation to display the Status Bar again. A ü symbol is displayed alongside the Status Bar option when the Status Bar is displayed. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

8 Windows Menu It is possible to open more than one window containing alarm or event data at the same time. When this occurs the windows will be overlaid (Cascade mode). To view the windows one above the other. Select Tile from the Windows pull-down menu. The windows will be displayed one above the other. Note: For more information about displaying and sizing windows, refer to your Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT User Guide. 8 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

9 System Monitoring Acknowledging and Muting Alarms (Note: These two functions are not available for the Woodley W4 or Vigil.) When an alarm is received, the Alarm Indicator located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen will flash red. The audible signal alarm will also be heard. An optional dialogue box may also be displayed. Note: The audible signal can be pre-set to a tone or tune and the dialogue box can be enabled/disabled. Refer to Setting Up the Receive Alarm for the configuration details. To stop the audible signal, click on the Mute button. To acknowledge the Alarm, click on the Acknowledge button. The Alarm Indicator will stop flashing and change to a dark red. If the Acknowledge option has been password protected, the Enter Passcode window will be displayed. Type in your passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. The Alarm Indicator will stop flashing and change to a dark red. Notes: 1. If you do not know the password, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to re-enter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. Viewing Received Alarms (Note: Alarms cannot be received from the Woodley W4 or Vigil). To view the received alarms, either click on the View Received Alarms button on the Main Menu Options window, select the Received Alarms option on the View pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + R keys. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

10 The View Received Alarms window is displayed showing the Start and End Time and Date. Use this window to specify the range to be displayed. Specify the Start and End Time and Date by positioning the mouse cursor at the start of each entry box and modifying the field as appropriate or use the increment/decrement buttons as required. Then click on the OK button. All the details of the received alarms within the specified period will be displayed in the Received Alarms window. Note: The Data Purge period defines how long the Received Alarms are kept, although no more than one year of data will be displayed. Altering the Display Order The order in which the details are displayed can be easily altered. The default order may not be chronological. To alter the order so that the most recent alarm is displayed last, simply click on the Time and Date heading. Clicking again reverses the order. Alternatively, the alarms can be listed in site name order or alphanumeric description order by clicking on the appropriate heading. Note: If the heading button is large enough, an arrow indicator is displayed showing the order direction. A heading button can be increased so that the indicator is visible by using the mouse to drag the left or right hand border into a new position. 10 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

11 The following figure shows the list re-ordered with the direction indicator visible on the Time and Date heading button. When you have finished viewing the Alarm Details, either leave the window on the screen and open another window, click on the Close button to remove the window, or click on the Minimise button to retain the details for inspection at a later time. Note: If required, the window may be re-sized to accommodate a second window (Refer to your Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT User Guide). Viewing System Events To view the system events, either click on the View System Events button on the Main Menu Options window, select the Events option on the View pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + E keys. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

12 The System Events window is displayed showing all the system events. Note: The Data Purge period defines how long the System Events are kept. Altering the Display Order The order in which the details are displayed can be easily altered. The default order may not be chronological. To alter the order so that the most recent system event is displayed last, simply click on the Time and Date heading. Clicking again reverses the order. Alternatively, the event can be listed in numeric alarm order or alphanumeric description order by clicking on the appropriate heading. Note: If the heading button is large enough, an arrow indicator is displayed showing the order direction. A heading button can be increased so that the indicator is visible by using the mouse to drag the left or right hand border into a new position. When you have finished viewing the System Events, either leave the window on the screen and open another window, click on the Close button to remove the window, or click on the Minimise button to retain the details for inspection at a later time. Note: If required, the window may be re-sized to accommodate a second window (Refer to your Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT User Guide). 12 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

13 Site Monitoring Opening an Existing Site Before a remote site can be monitored, it must be opened. Once it is opened, any previously stored alarms and events can be viewed. However, before any new alarms/events can be viewed, communications must be achieved with the site and the new data downloaded to the Central Station. To open an existing site, either click on the Open Existing Site button on the Main Menu Options window, click on the Open button, select Open from the File pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + O keys. In each case, the Open Site window is displayed. To open one of the sites listed, either double click on the required site, or click on the site and then on the Open button. Note: Sites may be grouped together under different folders and/or a folder may contain other folders (i.e. A folder may contain sub-areas in separate folders). Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

14 To open a folder, double click on the required folder. The sites within that folder will then be listed in the normal way. To return to the previous group/folder, click on the Up One Level button. Note: The buttons at the top of this window are explained in detail in Grouping Sites Together and Displaying/Hiding the Site File Details. Once a site has been selected, the Site Menu Options window is displayed, the Site name appears on the Title Bar and the currently selected unit appears in the entry box on the Toolbar. Dialling a Site Use this option to directly communicate with a site. To start interrogating the selected site, the site must first be dialled. Note: For successful dialling to occur, the Central Station must have previously been configured with the site details. Refer to Site Configuration for details on site configuration. To dial the previously opened site, either click on the Dial Site button on the Site Menu Options window; click on the Dial button, select the Dial option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + D keys. 14 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

15 If the Dial option has been passcode protected, the Enter Passcode window will be displayed. Type in your dial passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. Notes: 1. If you do not know the passcode, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to reenter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. The Connecting window is now displayed with a progress bar showing you that the dialling operation is in progress When the connection is complete, the Connecting window is removed and either the Minitel Emulation window is displayed or the W4/Vigil Point Readings window. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

16 Uploading Data from a Site Use this option to automatically dial the selected site and upload the latest alarm, event and historic data. To upload data from the connected site, either click on the Upload Data From Site button on the Site Menu Options window; click on the Upload button, select Upload from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + U keys. The Upload Data From Site window is displayed. However, if the Dial option has been passcode protected, the Enter Passcode window will be displayed first. Type in your dial passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. Notes: 1. If you do not know the passcode, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to reenter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. Once this window is displayed, select what data you wish to upload. Note: There are no selection options for the Micromon and m2. To adjust the amount of data uploaded for an m2, use the Minitel connection to specify the Upload Period to Sample Frequency (refer to the Woodley m2 User Guide). A Micromon always uploads all the data in its memory. Start and End times: (These options are not available for the Micromon and m2.) You can upload the data within a specified time period by specifying the Start and End times and dates. Note: On System5 only, you can set the start and end times to be exactly the same. This is a method of uploading the channel names without any data. 16 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

17 Data type: (These options are not available for the Micromon and m2.) Select Alarms to upload alarms, and/or Historic Data to upload graphical data (trends). Note: If Historic Data is de-selected for S5 (System 5), the units list is greyed out, as unit selection can only be made with regard to Historic Data. Resolution: (Only available for S5.) Select High resolution to upload data recorded on the S5 at a rate of one sample per minute. Select Low Resolution to upload data recorded at the programmed sample rate. Units: Select the points from which the data will be uploaded. If a successful upload has already been completed from a particular site, a list of data items appears. These data items can be selected individually or in groups for uploading. However, if this is the first upload from a particular site, then all the data items on the site are automatically uploaded. Depending on the type of Woodley unit on a site, different limitations will exist on what can be selected for uploading. (Refer to Appendix A for a list of possible options.) Note also that System 5 uploads can take a long time, depending on the length of time and number of channels selected. For the first upload, Central Station does not have information about the channels on the System 5. If you set the start and end time to be the same for the upload, the list of channels can be uploaded without any data. You can then upload for the required time period for specific channels. Finally, click on the OK button. The Connecting window appears with a progress bar showing you that the connecting operation is in progress. When the uploading takes place a progress bar is displayed on the Status Bar and the Tx and Rx transmission indicators in the bottom right hand corner of the screen will flash. During the upload, Uploading... window is displayed: The site name is inserted into the title ( Uploading from site ), and the current action is displayed above the buttons. Press Hide to remove this window. It has no effect on the upload. Press Abort Upload to stop uploading. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

18 The upload can take a variable amount of time depending upon the amount of data to be transferred, the unit type and the connection speed specified. When the upload has finished, the data will be ready for viewing. Either select Viewing Alarms/Events or select Viewing Historic Data to display a graph. Uploading from a Vigil/Woodley4 Danfoss Central Station allows the facility to automatically use the ID of the Vigil/W4 as the site name before starting an upload. After the upload has been requested, the ID is automatically obtained from the unit. If it is the same as the current site name, the upload continues as normal. If the ID is different from the current site name, a window is displayed giving the user the option of which site name to use. The first button contains the ID of the unit, and the second button contains the current site name. In this example G111ABC is the ID of the unit. Press this key to create a site of this name automatically, change this to be the current site, and continue with the upload to this new site. If the site name already exists, the site becomes the current site and the upload continues. In this example, Vigil is the current site name. Press this key to continue uploading using the current site. Press New Name to enter a new site name that is neither the unit ID or the current site name. A new site is created which becomes the current site, and the upload continues. Press Cancel Upload to completely cancel the upload operation. Note: If the ID obtained from the unit has any leading spaces, or any trailing dots or spaces, these are removed before the ID is displayed in the Upload from new site window, and used as a site name. This is to avoid confusion with the standard format of Windows file names. A simple guide is not to use spaces or dots in the ID on a Vigil or Woodley 4. Aborting an Upload During an upload, if the Uploading window is not displayed, select Upload, either via the menu or the toolbar. The Uploading window is displayed. Press Abort Upload. 18 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

19 Viewing Alarms/Events This option allows you to view the alarms/events which have been uploaded and stored on the Central Station. If you wish to see the current alarms/events, you must perform an upload operation immediately prior to using this option. To view the stored alarms and events for the selected site, either click on the View Alarms button on the Site Menu Options window, select the Alarms option from the View pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + A keys. In either case, the View Alarms window is displayed. Specify the Start and End Time and Date by positioning the mouse cursor at the start of each entry box and modifying the field as appropriate or use the increment/decrement buttons as required. If you wish to view the events as well, ensure that the Include Events check box is selected. Click on the check box to display a ü (include events) or to remove the ü (do not display events) as required. Similarly, if you wish to view the Warnings as well, ensure that the Include Warnings check box is selected. If you wish to display the alarms for all groups, click on the appropriate check box. Note: The Warnings category is only applicable to System 5. Now select a combination of data to be included in the alarm list from the two selection boxes. Finally, click on the OK button. All the details of the alarms (with alarm numbers) followed by the events and warnings (if selected) within the specified period will be displayed in the Stored Alarms window. Note: The events do not have alarm numbers. Note: The Data Purge period defines how long the Alarms/ Events are stored in the system. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

20 Note: The display order can be altered as previously described in Viewing Received Alarms. When you have finished viewing the Alarm Details, either leave the window on the screen and open another window, click on the Close button to remove the window, or click on the Minimise button to retain the details for inspection at a later time. Note: If required, the window may be re-sized to accommodate a second window (Refer to your Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT User Guide). Viewing Historic Data The temperature data can be viewed in the form of a graph which indicates the variations in temperatures, etc. over a specified time period. To view historic data in graph form, either click on the View Historic Data button on the Site Menu Options window, select the Historic Data option from the View pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + H keys. 20 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

21 In either case, the View Historic Data window is displayed. Specify the Start and End Time and Date by positioning the mouse cursor at the start of each entry box and modifying the field as appropriate or use the increment/decrement buttons as required. Now select the data items that you require by clicking on the appropriate descriptions in the Selection field. The selected alarm point type(s) will be highlighted. A different window will be opened for each graph. Finally, click on the OK button. The Historic Data window is displayed showing graphs of the first four analogue and digital points. Note: Graph temperatures are displayed to a tenth of a degree. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

22 Setting the Viewable Traces The data for each of the selected points is traced in a different colour. To select which traces are viewable, click on the Traces button. The Set Traces window is displayed. Click on the point description of the trace you wish to add or remove. The background colour of the description will change to white when a trace is disabled. Repeat the operation until only those traces you require have coloured backgrounds. Then click on the OK button. The Historic Data window is redisplayed with only the selected traces. Modifying the Graphical Displays The position of the cursor may be changed by clicking on it and dragging it to the left or right. As this is done, the values displayed alongside the point descriptions on the right hand side of the screen will assume new values according to the cursor position. In addition, there are buttons at the bottom of the screen and their functions are described as follows: This button displays the next part of the graph to the left. This button is only operative once the zoom function has been used. This button moves the cursor to the left one step at a time. The Tag button stores a cursor position as illustrated by the dotted line. If the cursor is subsequently moved and the zoom function then selected, the graph will be redrawn zoomed in between these two cursors. Note: The tagged cursor is placed at the time of the next sample. So, on a graph that has been zoomed in, the tagged cursor may not appear exactly where the cursor is. 22 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

23 This button (Zoom) expands the graph to twice the size around the current cursor position or, if the Tag option has been used, between the tagged cursor and the current cursor. Note: A solid horizontal bar at the bottom of the graph indicates the portion of the complete graph that has been displayed. This button restores the previous level of zoom. This button moves the cursor to the right one step at a time. This button displays the next part of the graph to the right. This button is only operative once the zoom function has been used. The All Data button displays the entire originally requested graph from any level of zoom. When you have finished inspecting the graph, click on the Close button to remove the Historic Data window. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

24 Configuration Setting Up Passcodes Passcodes can be set for the Dial, Acknowledge and Modify options. The default is no passcode. To set the various passcodes, select Modify Passcodes from the Host System pull-down menu. The Modify Passcodes window is then displayed showing the various passcode entry boxes. However, if the modify function has been password protected, the Enter Passcode window is displayed first. Type in your Modify Passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. Notes: 1. If you do not know the passcode, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to reenter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. Once the Modify Passcodes window is displayed, to set or modify a passcode click on the appropriate entry box. A text cursor appears. Either type in the passcode required, or delete the existing passcode and type in the new passcode. The maximum length of each passcode is 16 characters. If you have finished modifying the passcodes,either click on the OK button or press Enter. The Confirm Passcode window is displayed for each passcode that has changed. Type in the new passcode again. Then, either click on the OK button or press Enter. 24 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

25 Modifying the Host System Configuration To modify the Central Station Installation details, either click on the Modify Host System button on the Main Menu options window (before a site is opened), or select the Modify Configuration option from the Host System pull-down menu. The Host System window is then displayed. However, if the modify function has been password protected, the Enter Passcode window is displayed first. Type in your passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. Notes: 1. If you do not know the passcode, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to re-enter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. Once the Host System window is displayed, click on the tabs at the top of the window to access the various installation options Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

26 Setting the Host System Name To set the Central Station Host System name, first select Modify Host System Configuration, then (if necessary) click on the Installation tab at the top of the Host System window. The Host System Name page is displayed with any existing name already highlighted in the entry box. Either overwrite the existing name, or modify the name by clicking in the entry box to obtain a cursor and amending the text as required. Use the Delete key to delete any characters after the cursor or the Backspace key to delete any characters before the cursor. Date Format on Remote Unit This option is used to ensure that the dates from an American m2 are read correctly. An American m2 will usually have its own date format set to MM/DD, whereas elsewhere the date format is set to DD/MM. This option must match that on the m2. The m2 setting can be checked via the Minitel connection (Refer to the Woodley m2 User Guide). To change the date setting, click on the down arrow button to reveal the date options, then click on the date setting required. If you have finished modifying the installation, either click on the OK button or press Enter. Alternatively, click on a different tab or press the Ctrl + Tab keys to select another installation option. Setting Up Dial-Outs This option is not implemented on this release. Setting Up the Receive Alarm Use this option to set up the port on which alarms are to be received and to enable or disable the alarm received dialogue box. In addition, the audible alarm signal can be set to a tone or tune by specifying a sound file. The alarm messages are initiated by the remote site. To access the Receive Alarm options, first select Modify Host System Configuration and then click on the Receive Alarm tab at the top of the Host System window. The Receive Alarm page is displayed. 26 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

27 The options are described in the Setting Up the Receive Alarm Port, Setting the Alarm Received Dialogue and Setting the Sound File. Note: To delete the device, delete the device name. Setting Up the Receive Alarm Port To set up the Receive Alarm Port, first select Host System Configure and then select the Receive Alarm tab. The Receive Alarm page will be displayed. Use the Device field to specify the communications port that the modem is connected to. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Device options. Then, click on the port required. Note: If your PC has a serial mouse, it may be connected to COM1: Use the Setup option to set-up the communications options to allow the PC to communicate with the modem. Click on the Setup button to reveal the Device Setup window. The following figure shows the factory set default values. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

28 Load User Default The user default values are held in memory ready to be loaded into the fields on this window. These are the values that have been saved via the Save as user default button. To load the user default values click on the Load user default button. The values will be copied from memory into the fields. Load Factory Settings This option loads the original defaults for each field. These values never change. To load the factory settings click on the Load factory settings button. The values will be copied from memory into the fields. If necessary, each of the values can be modified in turn as follows. Baud Rate Use this option to set the rate of data transfer in bits per second between the PC and the Modem. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Baud Rate options. Then, click on the speed required. For direct connection, this baud rate MUST be set to the same as that of the unit. For modem connection, it is preferable that the baud rates are the same. 28 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

29 Parity Use this option to set the parity type. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Parity options. Then, click on the parity required. Data Bits Use this option to set the number of Data Bits. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Data Bit options. Then, click on the number of data bits required. Stop Bits Use this option to set the number of Stop Bits. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Stop Bit options. Then, click on the number of stop bits required. Setup, Auto Answer, Data Prefix, Data Suffix These fields determine the control commands to be sent to the modem. Refer to your modem instruction manual to determine the correct settings. In most cases the default values will be the required values. Note: In these fields the \r indicates a carriage return character. For a direct connection (no modem), all these fields must be blank. Save As User Default The currently displayed settings can be saved as the user default settings for future use. The factory settings will not be affected. To save the user default settings,click on the Save as user default button. The current values will be saved as the user default settings. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

30 Setting the Alarm Received Dialogue The system can be configured so that when an alarm is received, a dialogue box is displayed, alerting you to the fact that an alarm has been received and provides a menu of options that you might want to select. The figure opposite shows the options that are available. To enable the Alarm Dialogue Box, first select Host System Configure and then select the Receive Alarm tab. The Receive Alarm page will be displayed. Click on the Alarm Received Dialog check box. A ü symbol will be displayed when the dialogue box is enabled. To disable the dialogue box, click on the check box to remove the ü. Setting the Sound File To specify a sound file, first select Host System Configure and then select the Receive Alarm tab. The Receive Alarm page will be displayed. Click on the Sound File entry box and type in the complete path and filename of the file required. The sound file will only work if there is a sound device configured. If you do not know the name of the sound file, click on the Browse button. The browse window is displayed. The facilities provided by the Browse window are similar to those previously described for the Open window. Use this window to search for a file with a.wav extension. The sound files provided by Windows 95/98/NT can be found in the C:\Windows\Media folder. 30 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

31 Either double click on the file you require or click on the file and then click on the Open button. In either case, the selected filename and path are copied onto the Receive Alarm page. If you have finished modifying the installationeither click on the OK button or press Enter. Alternatively, click on a different tab or press the Ctrl + Tab keys to select another installation option. Data Purge Use this option to define the number of months to keep data. When the Central Station program is terminated, if applicable the Purge Data window is displayed. To set-up the number of months, first select Modify Host System Configuration and then click on the Data Purge tab at the top of the Host System window. The Data Purge page is displayed. Set the number of months to keep the Events Data, Received Alarms and Historic Data in turn. To change an entry, either overtype the existing value, or click on the entry box and amend the value as required. It is recommended that a short period (such as one month) is set for Events Data to prevent the Event Log becoming too long. If you have finished modifying the installationeither click on the OK button or press Enter. Alternatively, click on a different tab or press the Ctrl + Tab keys to select another installation option. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

32 Setting the Store Opening Times This option is not implemented on this release. Site Configuration Introduction to Site Configuration Before you can configure a site, you must open a site ready for modification or create a new one. To configure an existing site, first open the site as described in Opening an Existing Site. Then, either click on the Modify Site button on the Site Menu Options window, or select the Configuration option from the Site pulldown menu. The Site Configuration window is displayed. However, if the modify function has been password protected, the Enter Passcode window is displayed first. Type in your passcode and either press Enter or click on the OK button. Notes: 1. If you do not know the passcode, refer to your System Administrator. 2. Once a passcode has been entered, it will remain valid for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the user can perform similar operations without having to re-enter the passcode. 3. If no passcode has been specified the Enter Passcode window will not appear. 32 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

33 Once the Site configuration window is displayed, select the options as required. The device setup refers to the communications port on the Central Station that is used to dial the site to receive uploaded data. Telephone Number To modify the telephone number of the site, first select Site Configuration, then click on the Telephone Number entry box. A text cursor will appear. You can now modify the number as required. Use the Delete key to delete the character behind the cursor and the Backspace (ß) key to delete the character in front of the cursor. You can use hyphens and spaces if required. If you are using Central Station through an internal exchange so that, for instance, you have to put a 9 on the front of the number, it is recommended that you insert a delay after the 9 to allow time for the dial tone to start. The usual commands are W to wait for the dial tone, or comma(,) to pause. Device Setup Use this field to specify the communications port on the PC that the modem is connected to. First select Site Configuration, then click on the Device Setup Arrow button to reveal the Device options. Then, click on the port required. Note: If your PC has a serial mouse, it may be connected to COM1: Setup Use this option to set-up the communications options to allow the PC to communicate with the modem. Click on the Setup button to reveal the Device Setup window. The following figure shows the factory set default values. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

34 Load User Default The user default values are held in memory ready to be loaded into the fields on this window. These are the values that have been saved via the Save as user default button. To load the user default values click on the Load user default button. The values will be copied from memory into the fields. Load Factory Settings This option loads the original defaults for each field. These values never change. To load the factory settings click on the Load factory settings button. The values will be copied from memory into the fields. If necessary, each of the values can be modified in turn as follows. Baud Rate Use this option to set the rate of data transfer in bits per second between the PC and the Modem. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Baud Rate options. Then, click on the speed required. 34 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

35 Parity Use this option to set the parity type. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Parity options. Then, click on the parity required. Data Bits Use this option to set the number of Data Bits. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Data Bit options. Then, click on the number of data bits required. Stop Bits Use this option to set the number of Stop Bits. Click on the down arrow button to reveal the Stop Bit options. Then, click on the number of stop bits required. Setup, Auto Answer, Dial Prefix, Dial Suffix These fields determine the control commands to be sent to the modem. Refer to your modem instruction manual to determine the correct settings. In most cases the default values will be the required values. Note: In these fields the \r indicates a carriage return character. For a direct connection (no modem), all these fields must be blank. Save As User Default The currently displayed settings can be saved as the user default settings for future use. The factory settings will not be affected. To save the user default settings, click on the Save as user default button. The current values will be saved as the user default settings. Finally, click on the OK button or press Enter to return to the Receive Device page. If you have finished modifying the installation either click on the OK button or press Enter. Alternatively, click on a different tab or press the Ctrl + Tab keys to select another installation option. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

36 Unit Setup Use this option to specify the type of device located at the remote site. First select Site Configuration, then click on the Unit Setup Arrow button to reveal the Unit options. Use the slide bar to display the unit type you require and click on the required name. The selected unit name is copied into the entry box. Selecting/Deselecting Automatic Upload Selecting Automatic Upload Use this option to set the automatic upload feature on, so that a site is automatically dialled and the data uploaded at a pre-determined time. To set Automatic Upload on, first select Site Configuration, then click on the Automatic Upload check box. A ü symbol is displayed when automatic upload is selected and the Start Time and Interval fields are enabled on the Site Configuration window. Start Time/Interval Use these fields to set the time and date when the first (or next) auto upload is to take place and the interval in days, hours and minutes to the next occurrence (e.g. specifying 7 days will allow auto uploading at the same time every week). Specify the Start Time, Date and Interval by positioning the mouse cursor at the start of each entry box and modifying the field as appropriate or use the increment/ decrement buttons as required. When an auto upload occurs, the data upload is indicated by activity on the transmission indicators on the status bar, similar to that described in manual uploading. Note: When uploading occurs from a s5, Vigil or W4 it is started from the time of the previous upload (manual or automatic). When from a Micromon or m2, then it uploads all the data stored in the memory. 36 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

37 Deselecting Automatic Upload To turn off the Automatic Upload mode, first select Site Configuration, then click on the check box again. The ü symbol will be removed and the additional fields will be inhibited. Uploads will now only be performed manually on demand. Note: The amended site configuration settings for automatic upload will not be used until you save the settings. Finally, either click on the OK button or press Enter. The Site Configuration window is removed. Note: If the automatic upload option is off and an automatic upload is in progress, when the OK button is clicked, you are asked whether you want to terminate the automatic upload. Saving the Settings If any of the settings have been changed, a window is displayed: Press Save to save the current site settings to disk. Press Save As to save the settings under a new site name. The Save As window is displayed for entry of the new site name. Enter a new site name and press Enter. The new site is opened automatically. Press Don t Save to keep the new site configuration, but without saving it to disk. This configuration can be saved at any point while the current site is opened (see below). Press Cancel Changes to discard all the changes made. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

38 At any time while a site is open, the configuration can be saved. Either select the Save option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + S keys. If you forget to save the settings, when you next open a different site or if you attempt to shut down the Central Station, the Site Modified window will be displayed asking you to save the changes you have made to the previous site. Either, click on the button to save the changes, or click on the No button to abandon the changes. Setting Up the Site Structure Creating a New Site To create a new site, open one of the Example Sites (or an existing site) similar to the type of site you wish to create. Then select the Site Configuration option and modify the existing site details to suit your new site. Generally, you will only need to change the telephone number but you may also wish to check the communication settings (e.g. Baud Rate, etc.). Next use the Save As option on the Site pull-down menu to save the modified details under a new site name. 38 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

39 Alternatively, a new site may be created from scratch by selecting the Create New Site option. However, this is not recommended as it can be quite time consuming. To create a new site from scratch, either click on the Create New Site button on the Main Menu Options window, or select the New option from the Site pull-down menu. The Site Configuration window is displayed. Note that a site created from scratch will be named Unknown until it given a sensible name during the Save Site As operation. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

40 Set up the site as previously described for Site Configuration, then, either click on the OK button or press Enter. The Site Configuration window is removed and the Save Site As window is displayed. Optionally select a folder for the site, enter a site name and press the Save button. The settings are saved to disk. If you press the Cancel button, the settings are still left in operation, but are not saved to disk. To save later, select Save from the Site pull-down menu. If you do not save the settings, next time you exit the Central Station software, you will be asked if you want to save the settings. 40 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

41 Moving or Renaming an existing Site To move an existing site to a different folder or change the site name, first open the site to be moved, then select the Move or Rename option from the Site pull-down menu. The Move or Rename window is displayed. This window displays a list of all current sites and folders. To move a site to a different folder, open the folder to be moved to by double clicking on it. Type in the new site name in the File Name box, then click the Save button. The site will now have been moved to different folder and have the new name. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

42 Deleting a Site/Folder To delete a site/folder, enter the Open Site command as previously described. The Open window is displayed with a list of all the current sites and folders. Now click once on the Site to be deleted and then press the Delete key. Alternatively, use the mouse to point to the Site to be deleted and click the right hand mouse button. A menu appears. Then select the Delete option. In either case, the Confirm File Delete window is displayed. Either, click on the button to delete the site file, or click on the No button to retain the site file. Important Note: If you delete a folder, all the sites within that folder will also be deleted! Grouping Sites Together Sites can be grouped together in a folder. In addition, site folders may contain other site folders allowing areas to be broken down into sub-areas. For example, Southern England could be broken down into counties. Each county folder would then contain the sites within that county. 42 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

43 Creating a New Folder To create a new folder click on the New Folder button. A new folder is added to the list of sites with the name field already selected for you to rename the folder. Type in the new name as appropriate. Moving Up a Level Once a sub-folder has been opened, the Open window displays the site files within that folder. To move up one level and display the sites/folders of the master folder click on the Up One Level button. The sites/folders contained in the previous level folder will be displayed. Displaying/Hiding the Site Files Details Displaying the Site File Details To display the file details of the site files click on the details button. The file details are displayed alongside the site filenames. Sometimes the details cannot be easily read as they extend beyond the window frame. To view the hidden details, either use the scroll bar at the bottom of the frame or click on the left hand edge of the Size title box and drag the box to the left. The Name column will be compressed and the other columns will be increased allowing the text to become visible. Hiding the Site File Details To hide the site file details click on the List button. The site file details will be removed from the window. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

44 Using the Minitel Emulation Minitel Introduction The Central Station can communicate with a Micromon, M2 or System 5 site via the Minitel Emulation Software in two ways: After dialling a site with a Micromon, M2 or System 5 installed, the Minitel Emulation window is displayed which allows the on site unit to be interrogated. The PC emulates a Minitel Terminal and the special functions and keys are explained in the Section Buttons and Function Keys. Once a site has been opened, the Minitel Emulation can also be selected for diagnostic interrogation of the communication port. To do this, either select the Minitel Emulation option from the View pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + M keys. The Minitel Emulation window is displayed. 44 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

45 Buttons and Function Keys The buttons at the bottom of the Minitel Emulation window have the following functions: Button Description Alternative Keyboard Function Key Minitel Setup. Use this button to configure the terminal as follows: Duplex - Half or Full N/A Screen - Scrolling or Paging Cursor - Blinking or Steady Send. Use this button to send data that has been entered to the Minitel. Enter Local/Line (Exit). Use this button to exit the Minitel Emulation. This terminates communications with the Micromon. N/A Erase. Use this button to erase any unwanted characters in an entry field. N/A Cancel. Use this button to cancel and return to the previous level. Repeat. This button is currently unused by Danfoss/Woodley systems. It emulates the features used on Teletel services. Index. This button is currently unused by Danfoss/Woodley systems. It emulates the features used on Teletel services. Guide. This button is currently unused by Danfoss/Woodley systems. It emulates the features used on Teletel services. End or Esc N/A N/A N/A Move to Previous Data. This button is screen and unit specific. N/A Move to Following Data. screen and unit specific. his button is N/A Refer to the appropriate Danfoss/Woodley User Guide for details of the Minitel menu options available. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

46 Communicating With Woodley 4/Vigil Introduction Point Readings Central Station can communicate directly with a W4 or Vigil via the RS232 port and cabling. Although the Vigil has four points and two digital points, Central Station can only read the four main points. Refer to the appropriate W4 and Vigil User Guides for details on the settings that are displayed by the Central Station. Although the Central Station can communicate with these units, W4 and Vigil cannot dial-out. Therefore, functions like Acknowledge, Mute and Receive Alarms are unavailable. Once a site has been opened, a Point Readings window is displayed. Display Settings This shows the current status of the four points of the unit. To display the current settings for the four points, either click on the Display Settings button or press Enter. In either case, the Point Settings window is displayed. 46 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

47 This displays the point settings that can now be modified if needed. Other Settings To display the other settings for the unit, Click on the Other Settings button. The Other Settings window is displayed. This displays unit settings, which can now be modified if needed, except for the Sensor Offsets that are read-only. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

48 Printout Settings To display the Printout Settings, click on the Printout Settings button. The printout settings window is displayed. This displays the printout set-ups for the unit, which can now be modified if needed. Clock Settings To display the Clock Settings return to the Point Readings window, click on the Clock Settings button. The Set Unit Clock window is displayed. This displays the current unit s time and date. To modify these fields simply type in the required settings. Click on the Set Unit Time button to send new settings to the unit. Save All Settings If any of the settings have been modified, then the Save All Settings button will become active. Click on the Save All Settings button to send new settings to the unit. 48 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

49 Printing Printing the Host System Installation Details If the Main Menu Options or Site Menu Option window is displayed, first close the menu by clicking on the Close button or ESC. Then, to print the Host System Installation Details click on the Print Configuration option on the Host System Pull-Down menu. The Print window will be displayed showing your PC s printer default settings. The settings are described in your Windows 95/98/NT User Guide. Finally, either click on the OK button or press Enter. The Host System configuration will be printed to the selected printer. The following figure shows an example of the Host System Installation. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

50 Printing the Received Alarms To print the received alarms, first display the received alarms within a specified period. Highlight the lines you wish to print by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual lines you require. Alternatively, to highlight a consecutive block of lines, hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last lines. Then, either click on the Print button, select the Print option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + P keys. The Print window will be displayed. Either click on the OK button or press Enter. The received alarms will be printed on the selected printer. Printing the System Events To print the system events, first display the system events within a specified period. Highlight the lines you wish to print by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual lines you require. Alternatively, to highlight a consecutive block of lines, hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last lines. Then, either click on the Print button, select the Print option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + P keys. The Print window will be displayed. Either click on the OK button or press Enter. The following figure shows an example of a System Events printout. 50 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

51 Printing the Site Alarms/Events To print the site alarms/events, first display the site alarms/ events within a specified time period. Highlight the lines you wish to print by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual lines you require. Alternatively, to highlight a consecutive block of lines, hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last lines. Then, either click on the Print button, Select the Print option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + P keys. The Print window will be displayed. Either click on the OK button or press Enter. The following figure shows an example of a Stored Alarms printout. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

52 Printing the Site Configuration Details To print the Site Configuration details, ensure that the required site has been opened. Next select the Print Site Configuration option from the Site pull-down menu. The Print window will be displayed. Either click on the OK button or press Enter. The following figure shows an example printout of a typical Site Configuration. Printing the Site Historical Data To print the site historical data graph, first display the site historical data graph. If necessary zoom in on the area required. Then, either click on the Print button, select the Print option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Ctrl + P keys. The Print window will be displayed. Either click on the OK button or press Enter. The following figure shows an example of a Site 52 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

53 Historical Data Graph printout. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

54 Exiting the System To exit the Central Station application and return to the Windows 95/98/NT Desktop screen either click on the Close button in the top right hand corner of the screen, select the Exit option from the Site pull-down menu, or press the Alt + F4 keys. In either case, the Central Station application will close. Purging Data If any alarm, event or historic data has passed the specified expiry date, before the program terminates, the Purge Data window is displayed. Note: Refer to Data Purge to define the number of months to keep data. Select the appropriate option as follows: Click on the button to delete specific alarm/event/ historic data displayed. Click on the to All button to delete all the data of that type up to the expiry date held in memory. Click on the No button to retain the specific alarm/event/ historic data displayed. Click on the No to All button to retain all the data of that type held in memory. When all expired data has been deleted or ignored, the program will terminate. The ESC key terminates the purge operation without any further deletion of data. The Danfoss Central Station software continues to run and does not exit. Note: The to All and No to All buttons apply only to the type of data displayed in the Purge Data window i.e. events, alarms or historic data. For example, pressing to All for events will cause all expired event data to be deleted. You are prompted separately 54 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

55 Installation and Maintenance Installation Maintenance Contract for alarms and historic data. To install the Danfoss Central Station software, follow the instructions provided with the CD. It is recommended that a suitable maintenance contract be taken out with Danfoss/Woodley Electronics. This will include an annual (or regular) visit to ensure the system is operating correctly and direct access to Danfoss/Woodley Electronics to overcome any difficulties encountered. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

56 Appendix A - Upload Options Mark 1 Micromon Mark 2 Micromon m2 System 5 W4/Vigil Modem Connection No Direct Link No 1 2 Maximum Baud Rate / Dialling Minitel Screens No Uploading Historic Data Upload, if enabled Issue H1.33 Group Selection No No No No Date Selection No No No Alarms Upload 3 Viewing Group Filtering No, if expanded No Point Filtering No Date Selection Received Alarms No 1 Higher baud rate avaiable with software issue P2 or later. 2 Higher baud rate avaiable with software issue H. 3 Requires year 2000 upgrade software and adjust cross reference. 56 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

57 Appendix B Power management settings on laptop computers Power management settings on laptop computers can sometimes interfere with upload operations on COM ports. When this happens a successful connection is made between Central Station and the unit, but the upload can fail at any time, usually very soon after the start. Power management settings vary. Here are two methods of clearing the problem: 1. Go to Control Panel, Power. Press the Advanced button and select the Troubleshooting tab. Turn on Disable power status polling. 2. Go to Control Panel, Power. Set the Power management to Standard. If that fails, try Off. If your computer does not have these settings, turning off power management completely will solve the problem. But, in order to retain some form of power management, it is better to find exactly which setting to change. Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss

58 Appendix C Cable Numbers These are cables to use for direct connection to a unit. For connection via a modem, use the normal modem cable. Unit PC Connector Length Cable Number Mark 1 Micromon D25-pin D9-pin 1.5m 15m max and and Mark 2 Micromon D9-pin D9-pin D25-pin 3m 15m 2m m2 D9-pin D9-pin D9-pin D9-pin D9-pin D9-pin D25-pin D25-pin D25-pin D25-pin D25-pin 1m 3m 5m 7m 10m 15m 1m 3m 5m 7m 10m W4 Vigil Vigil (DIN-E) (External) D25-pin D9-pin D9-pin 3m m m Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss Central Station Version 3

59 Danfoss can accept no responsibility for possible errors in catalogues, brochures and other printed material. Danfoss reserves the right to alter its products without notice. This also applies to products already on order provided that such alternations can be made without subsequential changes being necessary in specifications already agreed. All trademarks in this material are property of the respecitve companies. Danfoss and Danfoss logotype are trademarks of Danfoss A/S. All rights reserved. Woodley Central Station Version 3 Manual RS.8A.Q1.02 Danfoss