Fluenta Flare Gas Meter SoftFlow User Manual
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1. SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH aE Parameter Value Units Choose graph type Line A Mass flow 561 5063 kg h 100 Actual volume flow 586 0079 m3 h 90 Standard volume flow 569 8304 m3 h 80 Totalized mass 110 8196 kg 70 Totalized actual volume 119 173 m3 60 50 Totalized standard volume 115 8344 m3 40 Flow velocity 1 962207 m s 30 Temperature 23 15948 C 20 Absolute Temperature TH1 10 Absolute Temperature TH2 Absolute deviation T Density 0 9563239 kg m3 Sound velocity 382 7151 m s Pressure 1 01325 bar Absolute Pressure PH1 Absolute Pressure PH2 Absolute deviation P Nitro Percentage 0 Nitro Total 257 481 kg Data Start time 0 Figure 6 Overview page If dual or double transmitters are installed in line different between readings from temperature or pressure transmitters are shows in absolute deviation temperature and pressure This section also shows the nitro percentage in the gas composition and total weight of the nitro that was measured by the meter 4 3 2 Advanced Graph Advanced graph page Figure 7 provides advanced options of data displaying and exporting You can select graph type and instrument from a drop down list Units displayed are units predefined for a specific installation Maximum 4 variables can be displayed simultaneously You can select variables from drop down lists below the graph The following values can be displayed e Mass flow Actual volume flow Standard volume flow Total2. You can select only acknowledged alarms to be displayed using a checkbox More details regarding alarms can be found in the section describing Alarm page from the main menu bar 4 4 4 3 5 Configuration Instrument configuration page Figure 12 gives the user basic configuration options for all the instruments installed Overview Uptime Alarms Configuration About Advanced Graph Instrument Actions FGM1 4 Configuration DCS Port 4 Alarm Thresholds w Units 9 Synchronize Time About FGM10 B Configuration DCS Port 4 Alarm Thresholds W Units Synchronize Time About FGM2 Configuration gt DCS Port Alarm Thresholds i Units QW Synchronize Time About FGM3 Configuration DCS Port e Alarm Thresholds ts Units 3 Synchronize Time About FGM4 lt gt Configuration amp DCS Port g Alarm Thresholds t Units K9 Synchronize Time w About FGM5 Configuration dp DCS Port Alarm Thresholds ts Units Synchronize Time w About FGM6 Configuration DCS Port Alarm Thresholds ts Units Synchronize Time About FGM Configuration gt DCS Port Alarm Thresholds t Units J Synchronize Time About FGM8 4 Configuration DCS Port 4 Alarm Thresholds w Units Synchronize Time About FGM9 4 Configuration gt DCS Port g Alarm Thresholds tt Units J Synchronize Time w About Figure 12 Instruments configuration main page 4 3 5 1 Configuration SoftFlow Basic doesn t give access to configuration of parameters tha
3. y FLUENTH Ma Document number 72 120 607 Document title Fluenta Flare Gas Meter FGM 160 SoftFlow User Manual Scope ISO 9001 2008 5 7 Additional Information when applicable H 04 11 2014 Updated for SF 2 0 G 25 03 2013 Updated with nitro option F 30 11 2012 Browsers added section regarding MS MKJ KH MW MW administrator account added Expanded information regarding 24 01 2012 installation prerequisites and connection AN KH BSn MW details Paragraph 3 3 Interface between FGM160 C 21 10 2011 and SoftFlow updated concerning MW JJB JJB connecting the FISCAL computer B 24 10 2011 Text updated pp va w B _ index by QA Fluenta source doc 24 for translations a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PUPDPOSG sins G lnus Aaa 4 2 Abbreviations definitIiONS aaanzannannnnannnnnnnnnnnnAnAANANNANANAANANNANAANANAANARNANNANAN anna 4 ZA PDE SVIGMOMGS aatenececasaniaaeisapriaanacessstesanitatavantiarieseatatasdniagalsapiteeasereteriesuades 4 Se GENETTA reece ner rrr rer a reerererrcre errr errre rere er ere rrer creer rr cree rrr errr rrr 4 3 1 General information aaaaaanaaaassssu n nunnanuananunnnnnnnunnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnuna 4 3 2 Jnstallation gU C acon ssnnitssnstnsinaskab bi ata nd R ud k RIA R EE NA Rk Eka ava 5 AAL COMPONEN Io GV A 5 3 2 2 HOOK UP INSTrUCTIONS ctcastcccsasainassantninaceesesesawnatueasonatnanasnsadesesnntuaeesuanns 5 3 3 Interfa
4. Pending Pending Pending Pending 4 7 Company administrator account SoftFlow appliance gives possibility to create an account on Company administrator level This kind of account extends user options and gives access to managing the network configuration WT 4 7 1 System user management The user management option gives information about all accounts created on the SoftFlow appliance You can edit and delete other accounts As an advanced user you can change Full name Login name Email User role Company Password 72 120 607 Page 22 of 24 S SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTHA p eee Edit user Full name admin Login name Administrator Email support fluenta com User role Company administrator x Company Statoil D Change password Save Cancel Figure 18 Edit user 4 8 Nitro option A nitro options allows the user to stop the totalization during purging of the flare This option enables the customer to save money because the FGM recognizes the time when there is no flaring done 4 8 1 License In order for the nitro option to be enabled it has to be added as a license feature This is a very important step because this mode can be enabled when generating the Softflow license Only a license with nitro option enabled can give the ability to use the purging flaring mode 4 8 2 Configuration After the license has been uploaded and all the preparations have been done the nitro option
5. can be configured The configuration is described in section 4 3 5 1 of this manual To enable the automatic switch between purging and flaring mode of the FGM the velocity limit which will indicate the switch has to be defined There are two velocities used because this switch can have a hysteresis This makes the line of operation more stable and more resistant to short flow disturbances When the flow velocity is above the upper limit the flaring mode is enabled and the totalizers increase according to the flow When the flow velocity is below the lower limit the purging mode is enabled The flow is still measured but the fiscal totalizers are not increased The Nitro Total totalizer is increased to show the amount of Nitrogen used during the purging mode 4 8 3 Enhanced density model When a nitro option is available the enhanced density model of the gas can be enabled This allows you to define the gas composition by stating the percentage of each hydrocarbon fraction the nitrogen and the carbon dioxide When this mode is turned on the density of the gas is calculated based on the gas composition given by the user 72 120 607 Page 23 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p eee 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Q How to change the SoftFlow IP address A It can be done remotely by connecting the SoftFlow appliance to an internet network and contacting Fluenta service and support It is important to deliver a correct SoftFlow addresses befo
6. installed instruments You can see the status of the instrument edit and delete instruments on the list You can add a new instrument by clicking the Register new button Configuration page Figure 16 will appear 72 120 607 Page 20 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p eee You can type the Instrument s name and set the Instruments slave ID Default slave ID for every FGM is 1 This action should be handled by Fluenta authorized personnel You can also change COM port settings protocol settings and frame format It is recommended to leave all settings as default COM port for every instrument should be selected properly Fluenta Service Engineer should give information about COM port numbering during commissioning of the system New Communication settings to the Instrument Intrument Name Status E Active Instrument Slave ID 0 COM port settings Port name x DataBits 8 BaudRate 38400 Farity Mone Stop bits 1 x Response time out 5000 msec Protocol settings Transmission mode RTU Delay between read polls 200 msec Delay between write polls 4000 msec Frame format Register size 32 x Register format signed float x Figure 16 Registering new Instrument 4 6 Request log When the system has pending read write operations requests will appear in the global option called Pending Requests The purpose is to keep track of each request to FGM because of the stability and sp
7. of browsers so no local software installations are required Placing the appliance inside customer s network might require additional permissions from the local IT department IMPORTANT In order for the appliance to function properly the following prerequisites must be met A FGM s registry must contain current DATE and TIME B All registers read by SoftFlow must have valid values this is performed via the FGM Operator Console Config Main Page Communication settings Input Output Alam Limits Mechanical Parameters Pipe Diameter ID 0 00000 System Description Transducer Angle 0 0 Tag no Company Real Time Clock installation Date YYYY MM DD Start time for 24 hours Accumulated Description 72 120 607 Page 4 of 24 g SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH 3 2 Installation guide 3 2 1 Components list The following components are included in the SoftFlow installation set Mounting brackets 1x SoftFlow appliance 1x Power cord Cat 5 network cable 1x 1x option 3 2 2 Hook up instructions For details see paragraph 3 4 Connecting to SoftFlow 72 120 607 Page 5 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH For details see paragraph 3 3 Interface between FGM160 and SoftFlow NOTE Remember that the FGM computers have to be turned on so that the SoftFlow output is available 3 3 Interface between FGM160 and SoftFlow FGM 160 can be interfaced with the SoftFlow app
8. to Acknowledge the alarm The reason of alarm can be entered for better traceability Global system will also change from Active Alarms to Alarms Acknowledged when all alarms are acknowledged 72 120 607 Page 19 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH 4 4 2 Alarm status There are 3 types of alarm status that can be displayed e No alarms 8 No Alarms Active Alarms e Active alarms k e Acknowledged alarms sinir 4 5 System The system About page gives information about active SoftFlow users and their IP addresses The number of simultaneous users is restricted by the license 4 5 1 License License page Figure 15 gives information about SoftFlow licenses installed on a specific SoftFlow appliance Licenses Enter license key Browse_ Upload Key Status Installation date Expiration date f611b247 458b 434b 80f4 bb568ae19e52 Active 05 08 11 01 10 13 Figure 15 License manager You can upload additional license keys Information about license key status installation and expiration date can be found in the Licenses table You can get more detailed information by clicking on a specific license key A new page will open displaying the following information about the license e License key Company Installation date Expiration date Number of instruments Number of users Installed features Nitro option if enabled 4 5 2 System configuration Communication settings table contains list of
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12. e predefined according to customers requirements and it is not possible to change them You can change units for the following measurements e Velocity Volume Volume Flow Mass Mass Flow Pressure Temperature 4 3 5 4 About The About page gives the user basic information about a specific instrument selected from the drop down list Information provided includes e Instrument serial number Instrument Tag number Name of the company Name of the site Date of installation DSP firmware version IO firmware version System type 4 4 Alarms Advanced alarms view apart from basic list of all alarms 4 3 4 gives the user an option to display alarms in specific time range Alarms for all instruments at the same time or for a specific FGM can be selected using a drop down list With the alarm status drop list you can display all alarms or decide if only active or inactive alarms should be displayed Alarms are not generated by SoftFlow They are read directly from instrument s internal registers You can select only acknowledged alarms to be displayed using a checkbox 4 4 1 Acknowledging alarms When alarms occur it is possible to acknowledge them using acknowledge button next to every alarm on the list This method informs the system that the user has seen the alarm When new alarms and acknowledged alarms are separated it is easier to take correct action You click Acknowledge next to the alarm or from the Home tab
13. eed limitations of FGM read write operations By clicking the Pending Requests in the Instrument requests table Figure 17 you can see the Date and time the FGM request was sent register destination the value to be read written and the status After successful read write operation the request status and global requests status will change to Successful request 72 120 607 Page 21 of 24 SoftFlow User Manual a UENTH p l Date and Time 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 31 03 11 13 47 11 Instrument PIPE56_i56_SITE54 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 PIPES6_i56_SITE5S4 PIPES6_i56_SITE54 PIPES6_i56_SITE5S4 PIPE56_ 156 SITE54 PIPES6_i56_SITE54 PIPES6_i56_SITE54 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 Figure 17 Pending requests table Register 2065 2099 2059 2060 2068 2069 2061 2070 2063 2062 2066 2064 2067 Value 965 5 1211 1000 2000 968 8 969 9 961 1 970 963 3 962 2 966 6 964 4 967 7 Type Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Write Status Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending
14. emove websites from this zone All websites in this zone will use the zone s security settings Add this website to the zone ae Remove Require server verification https for all sites in this zone 10 Enter the SoftFlow appliance IP address see 3 4 1 and 3 4 2 for reference in the Add this website to the zone field 11 Click Add 12 Click Close 72 120 607 Page 10 of 24 i 4 Gees dumiaen SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTHA 3 4 3 Direct connection 1 Set the IP address of your computer to 192 168 55 20 network mask to 255 255 255 0 Leave both gateway and DNS blank 2 Connect your computer to SoftFlow appliance directly using a straight category 5 network cable It might be necessary to restart SoftFlow appliance after connecting computer 3 Browse to http 192 168 55 10 sf and you should after approximately one minute see the SoftFlow home page 3 4 4 Network connection Both computer and appliance are connected to the network directly The appliance will receive IP address from DHCP It might require additional permissions from the local IT department Use received IP SoftFlow IP address and open SoftFlow in the internet browser 4 NAVIGATION 4 1 SoftFlow Main Menu Welcome Anonymous X Logout f 1 No Alarms OSO FTF LOW Fluffi2 E erde a a aA Mar S4 fai E W Communication status X Figure 2 SoftFlow Menu bar The SoftFlow menu bar contains links
15. er Manual FLUENTH 3 Uncheck Require server verification https for all sites in this zone You can add and remove websites from this zone All websites in this zone will use the zone s security settings Add this website to the zone Remove Fkeauire server verification https for all sites in this zone 4 Enter the SoftFlow appliance IP address see 3 4 3 and 3 4 4 for reference in the Add this website to the zone field 5 Click the Add button 6 Click the Close button 3 4 2 Internet explorer m 7 Open Internet Explorer and select Cogwheel Icon Tools gt Internet options Safety View downloads Manage add ons F12 deweloper tools Go to pinned sites Internet options About Internet Explorer 72 120 607 Page 9 of 24 SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p ee 8 Select Security and click the Trusted Sites icon then click the Sites button This zone contains websites that you trust not to damage your computer or your files Security level for this zone Alowed levels for this zone All Medium Prompts before dowrloading potenssally unsafe rm content Unsigned Activex controls wil not be downloaded l enable Protected Mode requires restarting Internet Explorer Custom level De fa eve l s Reset al pores to default evel You can add and r
16. file by using Export Data shown function 72 120 607 Page 15 of 24 Er SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTHA p l Flow computer s downtime is detected when it is not possible to communicate with FGM Appliance s downtime is detected by detecting system power on and shutdown OSOFTFLOW Overview Advanced Graph Uptime Alarms Configuration About Period 08 08 2011 1700 09 08 2011 J 17 00 Last exported Never 43 Export Data shown Instrument Uptime FGM1 a i 100 FGM10 cum 100 FGM2 a 100 FGM3 mm 100 FGM4 a 100 FGM5 amm 100 FGM6 gt 100 FGM7 cm 82 100 FGM8 a 100 FGM9 100 Period 08 08 2011 17 00 09 08 2011 17 00 Apply Last exported Never g Export Data shown Server Uptime 10 81 143 229 ammm 100 Figure 10 Uptime page 4 3 4 Alarms Se a Sa f kl Overview Advanced Graph Uptime Alarms Configuration About e Instrument All Instruments H Alarm status Al alarms H Show only acknowledged CI There is no any data to display Figure 11 Alarms page 72 120 607 Page 16 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p eee Using Alarms page you can display all existing and acknowledged alarms Alarms for all instruments at the same time or for a specific FGM can be selected using a drop down list With the alarm status drop list user can display all alarms or decide if only active or inactive alarms should be displayed
17. ized mass Totalized actual volume 72 120 607 Page 13 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH e Totalized standard volume e Flow velocity e Temperature e Density e Sound velocity e Pressure e Totalized actual volume flow up until now in 24h period e Totalized standard volume flow up until now in 24h period e Totalized mass up until now in 24h period e Totalized actual volume flow for last 24h period e Totalized standard volume flow for last 24h period e Totalized mass for last 24h period e Nitro percentage e Nitro Total Overview Advanced Graph Uptime Alarms Configuration About Choose an Instrument FGM1 x _ Advanced Graph Choose graph type Point x he Scale qe Export Data shown g Export All Data Graph template ky IF 45 s sod ji 300 d 1500 1 1000 E 30 03 11 16 00 30 03 11 20 00 31 03 11 00 00 31 03 11 04 00 31 03 11 08 00 31 03 11 12 00 Color Parameter Unit Mass flow x kg h Actual volume flow x m3 h Standard volume flow m3 h Figure 7 Advanced Graph page 4 3 2 1 Data export You can export the data using following functions Export Data shown downloads MS Excel file containing logged data for variables displayed on the advanced graph Export All Data downloads MS Excel file containing all data logged by SoftFlow 72 120 607 Page 14 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH You can use MS Excel to sort the data in different ways
18. liance either by 2 or 4 wire RS 485 cable connected to available COM port The communication protocol setup is fixed at Baudrate 38400 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Protocol Modbus RTU 72 120 607 Page 6 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH FLUENTA SUPPLY SOFTFLOW APPLIANCE Te CONTROL ROOM DCS SAFE AREA REMARKS Wiring according to Modbus specification see doc no 72 120 307 FGM 160 Dperator Console Description Optional FGMs Optional communication connection 4 20mA HART Pulse Frequence Optional communication connection Multidrop supported FLUENTA FGM 160 FLUENTA FGM 160 Flare Gas Meter Flare Gas Meter no 8 REMARKS All cables according to the specification Doc number 72 120 305 FGM 160 DCS Modbus Interface Specification etna a bie debe bx ee ed Figure 1 Example topology of SoftFlow network doc no 77 120 516 Optional connections are explained in detail in FGM 160 User Manual Portfolio NOTE As SoftFlow appliance is working as a master in the Modbus network then in case the FISCAL computer is also connected to the FGM 160 it should be plugged in to a DCS port with a separate cable See FGM 160 DCS Modbus Interface Specification for reference document no 72 120 305 3 4 Connecting to SoftFlow There are two possible ways of getting access to SoftFlow Direct Connection and Network Connection which are discussed in sections 3 4 1 and 3 4 2 respec
19. ols k Network Google Chrome is using your computer s system proxy settings to connect to the network x Change proxy settings History Ctrl H a Downloads Ctrl J Translate v Offer to translate pages that aren t in a language read 7 sign in to Chrome i Downloads Download location C Users Karolina Hirsztritt Downloads Change tions I _ Ask where to save each file before downloading Lr You have chosen to open certain file types automatically after downloading About Google Chrome Clear auto opening settings Help Fl F HTTPS SSL Manage certificates Exit v Check for server certificate revocation Google Cloud Google Cloud Print lets you access this computer s printers from anywhere Sign in to enable Print Sign in to Google Cloud Print Background Apps v Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed 2 Select Security and click the Trusted Sites icon then click the Sites button This zone contains websites that you trust not to damage your computer or your files Security level for this zone Allowed levels for this zone All Medium Prompts before downloading patentially unsafe FJ content Unsigned ActiveX controls will not be downloaded Enable Protected Mode requires restarting Internet Explorer Custom level Defaultlevel Reset all zones to default level 72 120 607 Page 8 of 24 a SoftFlow Us
20. re system installation to spare the time and effort needed for changing IP address remotely Q User cannot log in to the SoftFlow appliance A Please check if you are connecting with a proper url address https SF IP address sf Please remember that only two active sessions can be made User should always logout before closing Web browser Q User cannot produce trend graphs from the Excel export sheet A Please make sure that you converted cells into the number format Q When logging into SF you see the message that license is expired A Please contact Fluenta to obtain a new license If you experience any other issues not covered by this troubleshooting section please contact support fluenta com 72 120 607 Page 24 of 24
21. t can affect measurement Configuration Figure 13 can be viewed for every installed instrument but can only be changed by Fluenta authorized personnel 72 120 607 Page 17 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p Allow access Pipe diameter 0 325 ai Transducer distance nominal 0 4596197 m Transducer distance measured 0 657 m Transducer angle 45 deg Flow velocity threshold E m s Reference temperature for standard conditions 15 a Reference pressure for standard conditions 1 01325 BarA Figure 13 Instrument configuration 4 3 5 2 Alarm Thresholds You can change Alarm Threshold settings according to your requirements and expectations It is not recommended to change values other than temperature and pressure limits without Fluenta personnel support The following alarm limits can be configured e Sound velocity Flow velocity Temperature Pressure Density Absolute PT and TT deviation Choose an Instrument 1 Alarm threshold Min Max Max deflection Historical VOS Sound velocity m s m s Flow velocity m s m s 3 4 Temperature k k Pressure bar bar Density kg m3 kg m3 Figure 14 Alarm thresholds configuration 72 120 607 Page 18 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p eee 4 3 5 3 Unit settings Unit configuration page gives access to unit settings You can change units displayed on Local Display of FGM 160 and on home page of SoftFlow 4 2 Units displayed on Overview and Advanced Graph pages ar
22. tively IMPORTANT Before obtaining access SoftFlow s IP address needs to be added to the browser s trusted sites zone SoftFlow supports numerous browsers but using Google Chrome is recommended See the how to details below 3 4 1 Google Chrome 1 Open Google Chrome and select Wrench Icon gt Options gt Under the Hood gt Change proxy settings 72 120 607 Page 7 of 24 a SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH p ee C chrome settings advanced Options Under the Hood Mew tab Ctrl T n Privacy Content settings Clear browsing data ky J F As 7 M 7 7 M B Mew window Ctrl N Basics Google Chrome may use web services to improve your browsing experience M N it N Ct ch ift N You may optionally disable these services Learn more Mew i indow tri Shift l oe ee Jers Personal Stuff lv Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors Bookmarks k Under the Hood v Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar v Predict network actions to improve page load performance Edit Cut Copy Paste Slee v Enable phishing and malware protection _ Automatically send usage statistics and crash reports to Google Zoom 100 Fa Web Content Font size Medium z Customize fonts Save page as Ctrl Page zoom 100 AI Find Ctrl F Languages and spell checker settings Print Ctrl P To
23. to all pages with Instruments settings and data overview alarms settings and system configuration There are also 2 indicators informing about alarms and communication status 4 2 SoftFlow Home Page Welcome Administrator X Logout Q Acknowledged Alarms 8 J Communication status OSOFTFLOW ine Pending Request Instruments Actual Volume Total Actual Std Volume Nitro 5 Data Instrument Alarm Status Mass Flow Flow Tt st Percentage Nitro Total ori test B Acknowledged 561 5063kg h 586 0079 m3 h 119 1731 m3 569 8304 m3 h 0 257 481kg Alarms Sub Total 561 5063 kg h 586 0079 m3 h 119 1731 m3 ae Figure 3 SoftFlow Home page with one instrument added SoftFlow home page Figure 3 is the first page that appears after opening SF IP address in the internet browser It contains a list of added instruments with basic 72 120 607 Page 11 of 24 g SoftFlow User Manual FLUENTH aE measurements data and alarm status displayed There is also a subtotal calculated for each measurement displayed e Units used for each FGM in instruments table are the same as units configured on local display of FGM 160 e Units used for Sub Total calculations are predefined and specific for every installation according to customer s requirements When an alarm on any of instruments occurs an additional table appears Figure 4 It lists existing alarms Additional details about alarms can be viewed by clicking on the name of Alarm
24. to diagnose possible problems with FGM A guide for sorting data using MS Excel can be found in Appendix 1 NOTE To open the MS Excel file the user has to have the MS Excel version 2000 or newer installed on a computer 4 3 2 2 Graph settings Graph parameters can be changed by selecting Scale function Figure 8 It gives access to following settings e X axis timeline e X axis resolution Min value 1 minute Overview Advanced Graph Uptime Alarms Configuration About _ Advanced Graph Scaling Y axis scaling Auto scale Min Max Mass flow v Actual volume flow v Standard volume flow V X axis scaling Start from 08 08 2011 E 16 51 Finish to 09 08 2011 E 16 51 Time pitch 1 T ix Minute Figure 8 Advanced Graph Scaling NOTE By default SoftFlow allows you to store data for 60 days per FGM 4 3 2 3 Graph template Graph settings can be saved by clicking the H button and then putting a template name in the text field To load saved template use the drop down list Figure 9 he Scale da Export Data shown da Export All Data Graph template test template v lel test template Figure 9 Advanced Graph template select drop down list 4 3 3 Instruments Uptime You can find information about both FGMs and SoftFlow appliance uptime in Uptime page Figure 10 Uptimes can be displayed for any period selected by the user Detailed information about up and downtime can be exported to MS Excel
25. type and acknowledge them by Acknowledge action button Active alarms Alarm type Alarm time Instrument Actions Pressure alarm 31 03 11 13 29 39 PIPE56 156 SITE54 Acknowledge Temperature alarm 31 03 11 13 29 39 PIPES6_i56_SITES4 Acknowledge Figure 4 Active alarms table 4 3 Instruments page Instruments option selected from SoftFlow menu bar allows the user to get an overview of measurements export the data and make some basic changes in meters configuration Selecting Instruments from menu bar opens additional sub menu bar Figure 5 The user can switch between installed instruments using Choose an Instrument dropdown list Welcome Anonymous X Logout 9 No Alarms OSO FTFLOW Home l w Communication status Alarms System Advanced Graph Uptime Alarms Configuration About Choose an Instrument FGM1 oa Figure 5 Instruments Sub menu bar 4 3 1 Instruments Overview Sub menu Overview Figure 6 provides live readings of data for selected instruments User can switch between FGM160 using drop down list Overview provides all relevant basic data from the FGM as shown below e List of values is fixed and cannot be changed e Units used for each FGM are the same as configured on FGM Mass Flow Actual Volume Flow and Standard Volume flow is fixed in a quick graph e The graph uses x timeline for the last 48 hours e The graph cannot be configured or changed in any way 72 120 607 Page 12 of 24 a
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