Monitoring Software for NPBC-V3-1
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1. 04 11 2014 13 55 You will see the following Confirmation window Confirm p Firmware update d Are you sure Cancel Follow the instructions from the message While changing the software a message Upgrading appears on the display This process lasts a little bit longer than the software update of the Executive module After the update is completed the controller restarts You might have to check if it remembers all the previous settings and if they have been changed you will have to make them again It is recommended not to turn off the power supply to the controller while the_ programs are being uploaded User Manual ver 1 5 page 5 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software 6 Settings The monitoring software allows you to make all the settings you need through your computer instead of the controller s Control module 6 1 Main screen options On the main screen of the program you can make some general settings NPBC V3 Monitor Status Status Chart Console oWiver 3 37 NPBC 3 1 Date Time 04 11 2014 13 55 State STANDBY CH PRIORITY status IDLE Tset 65 C Thoiler 53 C Tdhw 32 C Flame 191 Tiume C Thermostat NORMAL CH pump OFF DAVY pump OFF Heater OFF Total Feed 0 00 00 03 12 2014 13 46 Errors Feeder Work Time Feeder Capacity Line Message Setting S Wver Software version of the controller or HWid error Double click on the message to if it is not compat2. format status lt YYY YMMDDHHmmSS gt csv where YYYYMMDDHHmmsSS in the name are the date and the time when the last record in the file was made This option is not activated by default Follow these steps to activate it Open the file NPBC_Monitor in1 2 Find the line COM PORT COM1 Add the following two lines after it as on the picture CSV_EXPORT 1 CSV_EXPORT ALL 1 3 Save the file NPBC Monitor ini and close it p E NPBC_Monitor ini Notepad File Edit Format View Help MAIN INTERFACE 0 COM PORT CO FUEL_CHART MAX _DUTY 50 HARDWARE FEEDER_CAPACITY 3 User Manual ver 1 5 page 13 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software From now on your software will start making records in the file status csv When you open the file you will see a similar content MP status csv Notepad OX Fie Edit Format View Help 15 02 2014 EO 5 18 02 2014 10 12 STANDEY IDLE OFF OFF OFF 65 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 A x 8 18 02 2014 10 17 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF OFF 65 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 6 18 02 2014 10 22 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 8 18 02 2014 10 27 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 8 18 02 2014 710 32 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 18 02 2014 10 37 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 5 18 02 2014 10 42 STANDEY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 8 18 02 2014 10 47 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ER
3. has been supplied with power there will be a delay before loading a new portion of pellets The delay is equal to the active time of the FC output Thermostat NO Check for Normally Opened thermostat or uncheck for Normally Closed Add ons CH pump Check if you have a Central Heating installation pump DHW pump Check 1f you have a pump for the hot water installation Thermostat Check if you have a Thermostat Burner Feeder Duty The internal auger motor active time in percents depending on the active time of the feed screw motor Feed in section Power Modulation the additional constant time User Manual ver 1 5 page 10 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software Photo Sensor Ignition If the level of illumination is higher than the first parameter in this setting for longer than the set time second parameter in seconds then the ignition is successful Extinction If the level of illumination is lower than the first parameter in this setting for longer than the set time second parameter in seconds then the extinction is successful CH Settings Min Temp The minimum required temperature for the Central Heating installation pump to turn on Hysteresis The CH pump works for as long as the temperature of the water in the boiler is higher or equal to Min Temp Hysteresis DHW Settings Set Temp The minimum required temperature for the Hot Water installation pump to turn on Hysteresis The DHW pump works for as
4. long as the temperature in the boiler is higher or equal to Set Temp Hysteresis Language Language Choose between English Spanish Portuguese Dutch or Bulgarian language for the controller s menus Set Max The maximum temperature that can be set on Tset on the temperature main window Safety Active Put a check sign to activate this option if the burner has a Settings pt100 high temperature sensor mounted in the vent Warning Set the value required for a warning message that the temperature of the exhaust gases in the vent 1s too high Alarm Set the critical value when an alarm message turns off the burner because of too high temperature of the exhaust gases in the vent If you have favorite settings you can save them by the button Save and if they change because of future updating the software or else you can load them by the button Load User Manual ver 1 5 page 11 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software 7 Monitoring 7 1 Fuel Consumption The chart on the main window shows the fuel consumption for the last 24 hours or since it has been reset if it was sooner The newest information appears on the left side of the chart Fuel Consumption Fuel Consumption kg Feeder Capacity 3 kg h The graphics range depends on the parameter Feeder Capacity below it and on the parameter MAX DUTY in the configuration file NPBC Monitor ini The formula for the maximum value for the consumed pellets per hour
5. EC F1 Joo sec Ignition gt foo for eo sec Fan speed eo eo g F joo sec Extinction lt jo for leo sec Power Modulation CH settings OH YY Settings dT gt Feed s10 Cycle s Fan speed Min Temp es g set Temp ae F3 High io fa 0 foo fioo 4 Hysteresis e i Hysteresis e Pe hicl b m E eo a Tee Safety settings F1 Low E z eo 2 B 2s a DE German Active es ig a 200 FO Suspend eo 20 H E 5 i warning j200 Set Temperature oH hax Time Suspend po min Max Overheating c Max es Alarm Intermediate Cleaning Burning Shutdown Cycle eoo SEC P3 Duration so sec Fe eo sec Fan Speed E pe joo g SEC w Fan Cleaner Motor User Manual ver 1 5 page 8 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software Parameter Description Cleaning Fan Active time in seconds of the main fan for cleaning the on Start burner before ignition Cleaner Active time in seconds of the additional fan for cleaning the burner before ignition Cleaning Fan Active time in seconds of the main fan for cleaning the on Stop burner after extinction Cleaner Active time in seconds of the additional fan for cleaning the burner after extinction Cleaning Fan Active time in seconds of the main fan for cleaning the on BBAlarm burner when BBAlarm occurs Cleaner Active time in seconds of the additional fan for cleaning the burner when BBAlarm occurs Auto Cleaning After burning for Cycle for the automatic cleaning procedures Ignitio
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7. R NORMAL 191 0 18 02 2014 710 52 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 18 02 2014 10 57 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 fe Ne 18 02 2014 711 02 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 18 02 2014 AAS 8 18 02 2014 711 07 STANDBY IDLE OFF OFF 0FF 85 62 ERR NORMAL 191 0 The parameters that you see on the picture are as follows Computer s date and time Controller s hardware version Controller s software version Controller s date and time Burner s current work mode Auto Standby Programme Burner s status cleaning ignition idle etc Power level if the burner is off this parameter is skipped as on the picture above Ignitor on off CH pump on off DHW pump on off Set temperature of the boiler Boiler s current temperature Temperature of the water heater Thermostat normal stop Level of illumination Total amount of used pellets in kg Errors if any User Manual ver 1 5 page 14 of 14
8. han COM1 open the file NPBC_Monitor ini find the line COM PORT COM1 and change the number 1 with the correct number Save the file Now you can run the program NPBC_Monitor exe To make it easier you can make a shortcut to the program on your desktop 4 Connecting the devices Connect the controller to the computer by using a suitable cable If your computer does not have a serial interface RS 232 you can use a USB to RS232 cable Connect the controller to the power supply and switch it on 5 Updating the controller s software It is recommended to update the software of the Executive module first and then software of the Control module 5 1 Updating the software of the Executive module Double click on the message on the line SWver which should indicate the current version of the Executive module Swert 3 3 f NPBC 3 1 Date Time 04 11 2014 13 55 You will see the following Confirmation window Confirm c Firmware update SA are VOL sure Cancel User Manual ver 1 5 page 4 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software Click on Yes The software update requires some time so don t worry if it takes a few minutes While updating the software of the Executive module its green LED blinks slower which indicates the process 5 2 Updating the software of the Control module Double click on the message on the line SWver which should indicate the current version of the Executive module Dheri 3 3 7 NPBC 3 1 DateTime
9. he feeder reset it capacity Errors All the error message which the controller might display on its screen appear here too Feeder Fuel consumption per hour Double click on the message to Capacity enter the correct fuel consumption per hour corresponding to your burner RSSI Progress bar showing the strength of the signal when using a radio interface User Manual ver 1 5 page 7 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software 6 2 Parameters settings Before entering the parameter setting the burner must be in State STANDBY and Status IDLE STANDBY otherwise you wouldn t be able to save the changes If it is currently working change its work mode to Standby and wait until it is completely extinguished Enter the parameters settings by pressing the Settings button on the bottom right corner of the main window NPBC V3 Settings Eg Cleaning on Start Cleaning on stop gt leaning on BBAlarm Auto Cleaning z z OK Fan a H sec Fan jeo SEC Fan jeo sec m A i After burning for eS hrs Cancel Cleaner a sec Cleaner p SEC Cleaner p SEC gnition Hardware Add ons B a lt lt Load Retries a paal e Burner Feeder Iv CH pump gt gt Save Initial Feed 10 sec Cleaner Motor DHW pump z Delay Heater so sec V Thermostat NO l Thermostat 2 5 2 i Fan 1 a rin speed BS E Aa Fan 2 2 ie min speed E Duty pio W sec Initial Burning gt Burning Startup Photo Sensor Duration 0 S
10. ible with the monitoring update the software of the program controller Date Time Shows the date and time in format dd mm yyyy Double click on the message If 23 59 the time is not set the program gets the computer s system time and date State The current work mode of the burner Standby Double click on the message mode is indicated by a Standby message Auto Two combo boxes and OK and mode is indicated by a message with the current Cancel buttons appear Choose installation with major priority and Programme the work mode for the burner mode is indicated by the same message as Auto from the top combo box and the User Manual ver 1 5 page 6 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software but with a time interval below it installation with major priority from the bottom Status The current state of the burner Extinction o Ignition Cleaning Burning Suspend etc Tset Set temperature of the boiler Double click on the message to change the set temperature Tboiler Current temperature of the boiler Tdhw Current temperature of the water heater Flame Current light level measured by the IR photo sensor Tfume Temperature of the exhaust gases in the vent Thermostat Normal Stop CH pump On Off DHW pump On Off Heater On Off Total feed The total fuel consumption by this moment since Double click on the message to the time in the brackets based on t
11. n Retries Number of attempts to ignite the pellets Initial Feed Active time in seconds of the screw motor for the initial pellet loading Heater Active time in seconds of the heater without a fan Fan 1 First power level of the fan Set the duration in minutes for the fan to work along with the heater and its speed in percents Fan2 Second power level of the fan Set the duration in minutes for the fan to work along with the heater and its speed in percents Fan column 3 Speed of the exhaust fan Initial Burning Duration Duration in seconds of the initial burning process without feeding new pellets Fan speed column 1 Speed of the fan during this process Fan speed column 2 Speed of the exhaust fan during this process Burning Pl Time in seconds for the burner to work on first power Startup level after ignition P2 Time in seconds for the burner to work on second power level after ignition P3 High The highest power level of the burner dT is the temperature difference between the set temperature for the boiler and its Power actual temperature Feed is the time in seconds multiplied Modulation by 0 1 for loading pellets If the number in column Feed is 50 it means 5 seconds Cycle is the frequency in seconds of loading the pellets Fan Speed is the fan s power level in User Manual ver 1 5 page 9 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software pe
12. rcents The 5 column is the speed of the exhaust fan while the burner is working on this power level P2 Mid Mid power level of the burner P1 Low The lowest power level of the burner PO Suspend Power level for just maintaining the fire Max Time Maximum time for maintaining the fire Suspend Max Overheating Limit of overheating after which the burner turns off even if the Max Time Suspend hasn t run out yet Intermediate Cycle Active time of the fuel auger between two intermediate cleaning cleanings in seconds Duration Duration of the cleaning process in seconds Fan Speed col 1 Speed of the main fan Fan Speed col 2 Speed of the exhaust fan Fan If checked the main fan will work in this procedures Cleaner Motor If checked the FC output will be supplied during the intermediate cleaning procedures Burning P3 For smooth extinction of the fire set the time for the burner Shutdown in seconds to work on its highest power level before switching to the lower one P2 Time for the burner in seconds to work on its middle power level before switching to the lowest one Pl Time for the burner in seconds to work on its lowest power before switching to Suspend mode Hardware Burner Feeder Check if your burner has a Burner Feeder Cleaner Motor Check if your burner has a Cleaner Motor Delay If checked after every cleaning procedure where the FC output
13. that the graphics displays 1s Fuel Consumption Max Feeder Capacity MAX_DUTY 100 7 2 Status Chart Click on the tab Status Chart on the top left side of the window next to the tab Status The following chart appears NPBC V3 Monitor Status Giatus Chard Console Idle D Cleaning C Ignition Suspend O Power 1 w Power 2 E Power 3 i Extinction 2 30 00 2 00 00 8 30 00 8 00 00 oo oOo oo moO in oo 3 09 30 00 3 09 00 00 3 06 30 00 3 06 00 00 3 03 30 00 3 03 00 00 Settings The newest information about the current state of the burner is on the left side of the chart User Manual ver 1 5 page 12 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software 7 3 Console Click on the tab Console on the top left side of the window next to the tab Status Chart You will see the following information NPBC V3 Monitor Status Status Chart Console Start communication on COM2 Thread Paused Thread Resumed Thread Paused Thread Resumed Thread Resumed Thread Paused Thread Resumed Thread Resumed Thread Paused Thread Resumed 8 Export files The monitoring software has an option to save records about the burner s state in text files You can find them in the same directory where the monitoring program is The file status csv contains the information about the current day The software adds a record in it on every 5 seconds Every day when the date changes the monitoring software saves this file in the following
14. y using a suitable serial cable Important advantages of the monitoring software e displays charts with the pellet consumption for the last 24 hours e displays a chart with the change overs between the power levels of the burner s work e an option to export in text files the information about the burner s state every time it changes e each text file s name contains the date and time of the last record in it which allows the user to monitor and compare the burner s performance for longer past periods 2 Requirements To work this software properly you need a computer working on Windows OS XP Vista 7 with a serial interface RS 232 Also you need a cable to connect NPBC V3M 1 to the computer Pin 3 RxD Pin 5 GND Pin 2 TxD NPBC MB3 3 RS232 connector Pin2 TxD Pin3 RxD Pin5 GND Recommended Cable Connection scheme for NPBC V3M with PC The controller should be connected both to the supply voltage and to the computer One of the procedures requires the controller to be turned off from the power supply and then back on again It will be easier if you provide a power switch near the workplace User Manual ver 1 5 page 3 of 14 NPBC V3M Monitoring Software 3 Installing the software Make a directory on your computer for example C NPBC V3M_ Monitor and save the archive file there Extract the files from the archive Check the number of your serial interface COM port If it is different t
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