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1. Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect uzing BB Broadcom Metxtreme B xa Gigabit L A This connection uses the following items Y AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x v3 4 10 0 i Microsoft TLPIP version b Description Transmission Control Protocol internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or na connectivity 5 Set the configuration as follows under the General and Alternate Configuration tabs Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration General Altemate Configuration If this computer is used on more than one network enter the alternate IP You can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports settings below this capability Otherwise You need to ask pour network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Automatic private IP address 5 User configured i le Seo O Use the following IP address IF address 192 168 3 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 168 3 Prefered DNS server e Obtain DNS server address automatically Alternate DHS server O Use the following ONS server addresses Prefered WINS se
2. Stop Stop Default Port EA Autostart Auto Archiving Data Logger Communication ComPaort 29 Start jMAR OK DATAM 2008 06 20 2 06 PM Normal Operation Status Bar First Icon Group Alarm Solid green indicates active data collection and corrosion rate level below alarm value Second Icon Transmitter Status Flashing green yellow indicates reading of probe transmitters is active normal MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 19 Data Display Screen Corrosion rate level below alarm value so no alarm activity shown Ea Ex Do Eventlog TRA Tao Stype prob ML 0568 um Temp 241C QE Rate 23 41 mpy OK z Event Log Screen Communication is okay ca Peb 00 122626 Comm OF ose mee Address Description Active Alarm Status Bar First Icon Group Alarm Flashing red gray indicates corrosion rate level of at least one unit has surpassed the set alarm value Second Icon Transmitter Status Flashing green yellow indicates reading of probe transmitters is active normal ER Data Display Screen Parameter 3 will turn red to indicate active alarm status Microcor Tools Site Test Site 1 E Ed SsejCommunicetions ComtiDLTrenster_ Data Display LD Eventlog Event Log Alarm status is recorded on the Description area w Microcar Tools Site Test Site
3. ss seenrenankenenzennnenmenzent 97 Configuring the Windows Firewall Exceptions and Ports 97 MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 1 Introduction and Installation CHAPTER 1 The patented Microcor Corrosion Monitoring Technology is developed to substantially increase the speed of response over conventional monitoring techniques such as coupons electrical resistance ER probes and linear polarization resistance LPR It has the ability to make rapid and accurate corrosion rate measurements in any environment Software Packages The Microcor Tools Software offers a cost effective and simple method to collect save transfer and display corrosion information from online operated Microcor and E9020 Transmitters and Microcor Data Loggers The software is offered in two versions to accommodate different corrosion monitoring needs 1 Microcor Tools Standard 2 Microcor Tools Output Interfaces The Microcor Tools Standard version is a stand alone software package for installation on the user computer to provide data retrieval storage and graphical presentation of results from Microcor and E9020 Corrosion Transmitters and Data Loggers Microcor Tools Output Interfaces is an enhanced version of the standard software which provides Modbus and OPC output interfaces for data transfer from Microcor and E9020 online transmitters to Distributed Control Systems DCS Process Control Systems PCS or Supervi
4. ROHRBACK COSASCO SYSTEMS MICROCOR TOOLS Reference Manual Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Metal Loss Dimension mil pm 7 PLU mm Reload Graphs Smoothing mE Zero Offset 0 0000 UndoZoom Microcor Tools History Viewer i ESA AA Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Corr Rate mpy AAA E A A E 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu Jan 2007 Metal Loss Corr Rate Time Show Selection electic mm Update a Point to Point Calculations Start Hide Temperature C Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 2 Pip ANS A NRO EN GP O SG h a ajo a RAMa EL ee ee TSE Aa ARAN PQ IVY E e 7 00 7 30 8 00 2 Fri Feb 2007 Live Update Data Cursor Metal Loss Temperature Time Point to Point Calculations Show Selection Enable Disable SE Metal Loss Dimension mil pum PLU mm Reload Graphs Smoothing J 4 Zero Offset 0 0000 UndoZoom Temperature Dimension E MET JOGA Corrosion Rate Recalculate Store Temperature Zero 0 al 31 ll Gain Status Print Report Graph Help Close Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc 11841 Smith Avenue Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Tel 562 949 0123 800 635 6898 Fax 562 949 3065 Www COSasco com P N 100156 Man
5. a C Program Files MicrocorTools MCorSetup exe for Microcor Tools b C Program Files MicrocorTools MTXOPCServer exe for MTXOPCServer c C Windows System32 for OPCEnum MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 99 Add a Program Ta allow communications with a program by adding it ta the Exceptions list select the program or click Browse to search for one that is not listed Prograrns ej Mate Programming utility fy MFC ATL Trace Tool isa Microcar Tools Microsoft Visual Studia NET 2003 na hMinezsmeeper ES O Pinball a Powerl D E RecordhHowl Plus E Skype SMC Wireless Configuration Utility Path E Program FilesMicrocorl ools MCors etup 7 Click the Add Port button under the Exceptions tab Fill in the information as follows on the Add a Port dialogue box Name DCOM Port number 135 Protocol TCP Add a Port Use these settings to open a port through Windows Firewall Ta find the port number and protocol consult the documentation for the program or service you want to USE Mame DCOM Port number 139 e TCP O UDP what are the risks of opening a port 100 WINDOWS FIREWALL CONFIGURATION
6. Free Readings 24500 Mate Battery OK More The number of free readings should be 24500 if the Micromate memory is completely clear If the number is less than 24500 and previously collected data has already been transferred to the PC then it is best to clear the memory to obtain maximum data collection capacity See step 13 below If the Battery indicates LOW then the Micromate batteries need changing Press More F4 32 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER Standard Time Zone GMT 8 00 DTZ Up Down OK If the Micromate has been programmed from the PC and the PC is correctly setup for regional settings and time then this screen should show the correct time zone with the number of hours from GMT numbers of hours for locations East of London numbers of hours for locations West of London Standard Time Zone indicates there is no daylight savings Daylight Time Zone indicates that Daylight Savings Time is in operation If any of these settings are incorrect check the computer and verify that the time and date settings are correct On the Micromate the number of hours east or west of London may be changed with the Up F3 and Down F4 keys The Standard and Daylight Savings may be toggled with the F1 key Press More F4 to display the following screen ROHRBACK COSASCO SYSTEMS Xfer Read Conf Data Mate 12 To clear the data in the Mate if required press Mate F4 and Clear Mate F1 A warning will appear
7. Individual transmitter channels may be checked with the Transmitter section on the Config DL Transfer screen Transmitter 1 Click the Transmitter Test command button 2 Successful transmission will return raw data and display it in the Answer text field MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 23 B Microcor Troubleshooting lf abnormal readings or excursions occur that cannot be explained the system electronics should be verified by connecting the meter prover RCS PN 20407 001 included in Microcor Installtion Kit RES PN 702109 in place of the probe and or probe adapter and checking that the reading is approximately 50 of the probe span If the meter prover shows the electronics are operating correctly then inspect the probe to transmitter connections the probe adapter and or the probe for damage high resistance corrosion or poor connections After initial application of power the transmitter takes approximately one minute to start up During that time it will send the error code 999 999 or 999 996 when the data is requested On ICMS3 systems these codes will show up as error messages 999 999 Startup Mode 999 996 Auto Ranging If there is a probe or probe connection failure error code 999 998 or 999 997 will be generated On ICMS3 systems this will display as follows Code 999 998 Display Probe Fault 4 Code 999 997 Display Probe Fault 1 If communication with the selected
8. Transmitter Data Logger Show Data Delete Data Move to Archives Load frorn Archives Apply Help 2008 05 12 1 26 PM MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 3 Locate the Address area Use the up down control buttons to select the unit address or type the number in the text box 0 99 Address a 1 If the data source for this location is an online transmitter the Address must be equal to the transmitter address Internally each transmitter has a DIP switch with a selectable address 0 to 99 for Model MT 9485A and E9020 and 0 to 31 for Model MT 9485 The preset address is marked on the outside of the transmitter as the IN or Instrument Number See the transmitter manual for more details If the data source is a data logger or data transfer unit RCS recommends that the IN of the transmitter connecting to the data logger is used 4 Type in the Com Port being used on the computer to communicate with the instrument This may be an actual hardware port on the computer or a virtual Com Port for operation with a TCP IP converter via the network This setting is only for Online connections and is disabled for Data Logger connections Comm Port 4 5 Complete the Description field with the provided free format text description area to meaningfully identify the location optional The first 50 characters of the Description field will be displayed on the History Viewer graph display along with the Site Address and Tag in
9. When using the Micromate to configure the Microcor Data Logger see the section on Configuration of Data Loggers with Micromate Refer to the Checkmate DL User Manual for instructions on configuring Microcor Data Loggers with Checkmate DL Commands This section is used to handle history information display delete move and load data from archives Show Data Delete Data Move to Archives Load trom Archives Apply Help Show Data command button opens the Microcor Tools History Viewer see the Retrieving and Plotting Data History Viewer section for more details Delete Data command button deletes the corrosion data stored for this location Move to Archives command button moves the data file to an archives folder Archive files have automatically assigned names For example the archive file of location Address 15 created on 13 May 2003 is chi5 13May03 dat See separate section on Archiving Load from Archives command button use this command to load data from archives or import data from previous versions of Microcor Then use the Show Data command to display the information graphically This command can also be used to import data from other Microcor files on the hard drive or floppy disk Apply command button only applies the changes to the current session When the program is restarted the applied settings will be lost MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 15 Note To permanentl
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11. Appendix D The Windows Firewall is designed to stop any incoming unsolicited communication across the network This firewall is Exception based therefore rules can be put in place to handle unsolicited requests Administrator can specify applications and ports that are exceptions to the rule Following changes are required to make any OPC client server application work via DCOM Configuring the Windows Firewall Exceptions and Ports 1 Navigate to Start Control Panel Windows Firewall shown below 2 Set the firewall to On position This is the recommended setting by Microsoft OPC and RGS to give the computer the highest possible protection Turning off the firewall is recommended only when troubleshooting an issue Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is helping to protect your PC Windows Firewall helps protect pour computer by preventing Unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network This setting blocks all outside sources from connecting ta this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Don t allow exceptions Select this when You connect to public networks in less secure locations such as airports ou will not be notified when Windows Firewall blocks programs Selections on the Exceptions tab will be ignored Q O Off not recommended Avoid using this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this co
12. Choose Open With and the following dialog box will open 4 INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION z Windows cannot open this File File dataT chg To open this file Windows needs to know what program created it Windows can go online ta look it up automatically or vou can manually select From a list af programs on our computer what do you wank to do Use the Web service to find the appropriate program Choose Select the program from a list and click OK Choose Notepad or WordPad from the next screen to proceed to edit the data cfg file 4 When the Notepad editor opens change the path C aa with the following path Z Userdata Microcor MicrocorToolsDatabase shown below and Save and Exit P data cfp Notepad File Edit Format View Help ZiklserdatakmicrocorkmicrocorToolspatabase Note If the Microcor Tools Software program has already been used and data has been collected then this collected data can be transferred to the new shared database location Copv the data file directory not the newly renamed data cfg file from C Program Files MicrocorTools to the new directory It is also possible to share the database when a single computer is shared amongst multiple users Simply choose a shared location such as Shared Documents of the All Users profile for the database and follow the above procedure MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 9 Optional DataRemoting Software Add On
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14. Galvanic Transmitter Model E 9020 T Cal Calc Status Tra Pitting Coresion Reserved Reserved Status Rate wi Address no units Rate i 24h filter 1414 or Galvanic Potential uA impy Description Tag Range 1 Range 2 Modbus Modbus Modbus Modbus ai Number Address Address Address jen Address A ei io Used See SE ee T 40 009 A E TG EA Em A O 40 088 FF 40085 40 019 Sesnon 2 2 Termo Water Inlet Line Microcor 8 Loc 2M 0 5 mils 2 40 021 40 029 Sesnon 2 6 Tank X OQutletMicrocor 8 f Loc HSM 0 S5mils iso a 40 039 Porter 1 Gathering 6 FWKO Production InletHeaderMic 9 f Loc 4M 0 5mils 40047 40043 L 40045 40 049 Porter 1 Gathering F FWKONHT water Dump Line Micro dq 3 Loc 5M 0 5mils 40 051 40 05 40 055 40 059 Porter ww Injection 6 Tank 3028 Inlet Microcor 93 f Loc EM 0 S5mils 6 A 40061 400631 40 065 40 069 a Injection Pump Header Microcor S Loc 7 M1 0 5 mils r 4007 40 073 Y 40075 40 073 4 Injection Pump Discharge Header Microcor_______ 939 Loc s8M 0 5mils A AI 40 099 i Fisod Supply Line on rack nest Mesa 10 Loc 308 mis 4 mm 40 033 3 Disposal Supply Line on rack near P 32 Microcor 10 Loc IDMJ D Smils 40 103 AS 0 Loc imM 0 5mils A a 40 129 E AAA AA L EN 40 139 O e arte 40 149 a ant anes as ae a Sesnon 2 3 FWKO HT Water Dump Line Galvanic _ Loc 1G 0 500 uA a Ce om 40163 4065 4087 4063 _ a 2
15. Probe Temperature check box if the transmitter has the probe temperature measurement capability and if the function is enabled by the internal transmitter DIP switch see transmitter manual for details Temperature measurement is available only on certain probe models Select type in values for Zero and Gain to calibrate the measurement If calibration parameters are unknown for probes and transmitters select O for Zero and 31 for Gain If the probe temperature measurement function in the transmitter is not enabled or the transmitter does not support probe temperature measurements uncheck the Probe Temperature check box Use the E9020 Setup command button to open and configure the corrosion rate transmitters shown below w E9070 Setup Database The two sections represent the settings stored in the computer Database and in the instrument E9020 The arrow command buttons provide settings transfer capability from one to the other from the Database to E9020 from E9020 to the Database MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 13 To store the new configuration from the database to the E9020 choose the bottom arrow pointing to the right To read the current configuration of the E9020 and store to the Database choose the top button with the arrow pointing left Cycle Time is used to set the desired measurement cycle time For water with conductivities greater than 100 uS any cycle time of 5 minutes or more should be satisfa
16. Rate 1000 Get Set ItemID Vale Quaity TimeStamp Access Path 93 4 Click on the Browse button of the Namespace area This will browse find and enter the Namespace group on the text area Expand the selection by clicking on the plus sign to show the detailed listing Click the plus sign as required to see the individual selections Right click on each selection and left click to select and view the data 94 OPC CONFIGURATION E OPC Client File Trace Security Help NDI MTXOPCS vr 1 v4 11 147 OPC Groups Namespace Machine E A AAA _NDI_Group_0 e Hierarchical B Browse End Browse Flat OPC Servers Add Group Remove Group INDIMTXOPCS t i NDI MTXOPCS v1 1 Remove All Of Groups 1 MetalLoss Disconnect TempChange NDI_Group_0 CalcRateLR Start Time 3 15 2007 1 47 26 PM CalcRateLR Unit00 Current Time 3 15 2007 1 53 11 PM Y Active e Device CalcRateLR UnitO1 Last Update Time 12 00 00 4M F Subscribed C Cache CalcRateLR Unit02 CalcRateLR UnitO3 Server State Running sync Read CalcRateLR UnitO4 User Name CalcRateLA Unit05 Update Rate CalcRateLR Unit06 Add Item CalcRatelR Unit07 to Group R Unit0s si TempChange UnitO Aaa ento Vaue Guay TTimestano Access Path MetalLoss Un 0 72372442483 Good Nor spe 3 15 2007 1 5 TempChange 240799999237 Good Nor spe 3 15 2007 1 5 Remove All OF Items 2 TempChange Unit0 Access Rights
17. Real Time Data Monitoring CHAPTER 6 The Data Display tab is the most convenient global display for on line systems It shows current readings alarm status codes and which addresses are data loggers Each pointon the Data Display maybe double clicked to show the graphical display History Viewer This screen allows for monitoring and troubleshooting of RS485 bus and transmitters Communication errors and transmitter status codes are listed in the Transmitter Status column while the column named Parameter 3 will turn red if a unit is in alarm status It will turn yellow when the alarm is acknowledged by the user yellow means there is an ongoing alarm and it is acknowledged When the alarm is turned off or when the corrosion rate resets to below the alarm rate the column will return to normal If a unit enters an alarm status and resets prior to user acknowledgement red indicator will change color to blinking green and gray on the bottom status bar of the screen and will log this on the Event Log w Microcor Tools Site RCS Site 1 O A I Site Communications Config DL Transfer Data Display Do Eventlog E9020 QFipe Imb 0 04 Pit Rate 5 23 mpy TTC Main DLG E 78 MCorSectS ML 2 445469 mil O Rate JBmpy OK Site Settings Are Saved RRR Daa 2008 07 17 8 59AM 60 REAL TIME DATA MONITORING Event Log The Event Log tab is intended to collect and store different tvpes of events in the svstem and to present them in a table format Th
18. a el Ge Modbus Modbus Modbus Comm Number 1 2 Address Address Address Port A IS PS HS E CN EA EA SAA E E EA Go f l f PA AI COLO LLE PA A a ee ee ee ee CL AAA Sa ee ee ee ie IA II se AA a ee eee ee AOS ee ee b O EN E NE AO A E E ESA EA OS IO PO FO f AREAS ee ee E EE EAS ASIN EEN OO L 1 EN GN A TA E A O O EEES ee eee E ee eet ee QT LA A e el es e fin fo QC AA AS er ee O eet jee el 40 eee GELT PA A e e pao po ee pen CO L I Preparar sl pe e e paa ST TR Pas pe em es pal at le COLL LR AA e le at 6 JO 4er poe GTA Pr St e pe ee ar pe COTA ss e ls o e 0e Ue 44 pen Cr TIT Pe an o Sn a fue e ee CIO LOLA AA A lo es 6 Ue 4 ee CLIO Ar Ae e le aer pe PO tr FOOL RA om i as O ar pa QT E LO pers Me ato fado fer ea e e feto ee Co l l l l PA A lA aa fa fu tr ee bli L I ARA A E e ee ee ee ie AS II A O EN E EEES SAA A E ee E AO O O A A EN E E KA L l l l A RA as A OTI A a E ee ee ee AM Address Address Address 68 MODBUS CONFIGURATION 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 70 71 72 7 oO 40 281 40 291 40 301 40 311 40 321 40 331 40 341 40 351 40 361 40 371 40 381 40 391 40 401 40 411 40 421 40 431 40 441 40 451 40 461 40 471 40 481 40 491 40 501 40 511 40 521 40 531 40 541 40 551 40 561 40 571
19. corrosion monitoring locations The corrosion information for these locations can be provided from the following data sources e Online data collection via the RS485 network from Microcor Transmitters e Online data collection via RS485 network from Corrater E9020 Transmitters e Offline data input from Microcor Data Loggers or data transfer units e Offline data imported from archives or files or the previous versions of Microcor software 8 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP Create a Site Select the New Site option button and tvpe a name in the text box Existing Sites option button is selected bv default Click the Create Site command button C New Site Select an Existing Site Select the Existing Sites option button open the list box and click on the desired site name Remove a Site Select the Existing Sites option button open the list box and click on the desired site name Click the Remove command button to remove the site Use the Save command button at the bottom of the screen to store all settings for the selected site Configuring Site and Instrument Locations 1 Create a new site or use the Site list box on the Site Communications tab to select a site 2 Click the Config DL Transfer tab to select the configuration screen Microcor Tools Site Test e 1 EJ a Y Config DL Transfer DataDisplay EventlLog Address pa Description Com Port 256 L Rate Alarms Connection Instrument Settings dia
20. disabled Choosing to Stop Reload Graphs Enable the Data Cursor or Show the Selection Lines will disable the Live Update and enable the previously disabled features 56 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING DATA HISTORY VIEWER w Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Se A A o A al oo MPE ZI EA Ai apro gt TIO II TRA RA PA E O oo a ff DA A A SS bb Zero Offset 0 0000 Metal Loss mil ja NA G A PA A oo A ee a RS DO Temperature Status FTA Report Graph Enable Show Selector Por Aste ial lcs The Corrosion Erosion Rate graph is computed from the metal loss data by determining the slope of the best straight line through the metal loss data The best straight line is computed statistically by the method known as linear regression this is further explained above in the Generating a Corrosion or Erosion Rate Graph section With on line systems future data to use in computations is unavailable So latest computed corrosion erosion rate is really the value for half the regression period prior to the current time In the absence of the future data it is assumed that this is also the best estimate of the current corrosion erosion rate and hence the horizontal line on the graph over this period at the beginning and end of the graph When Live Update is activated the rate graph is purposely shifted forward b
21. e Show and manage the pair as a single file Show both parts and manage them individually Show both parts but manage as a single file Remember each folders view settings Restore previous folder windows at logon C Show Control Panel in My Computer Show encrpted or compressed NTFS files in color Show pop up description for folder and desktop items Use simple tile sharing Recommended Restore Defaults Install Microcor Tools Software and OPC Server Application IIU Default Install the Microcor Tools Software from the installation CD It is important to retain all default options when installing Once the installation is complete follow the steps below to register the OPC Server Click Start Run type cmd and click OK Type cd C Type cd Program Files MicrocorTools Type MTXOPCServer exe regserver If error messages appear the registration is unsuccessful make sure all steps are performed as explained above and that the user has sufficient privileges on the computer Otherwise Type cd C Type cd Windows System32 Type OPCEnum regserver If error messages appear the registration is unsuccessful make sure all steps are performed as explained above and that the user has sufficient privileges on the computer Otherwise Type Exit to leave the Command Prompt window see image below PAIN PES MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 83 1 9 Install OPC Client Test Utilitv Follow all instructions ca
22. for Remote Data Collection WAN LAN Microcor Tools Software offers Microcor Tools DataRemoting System as an optional add in software bundle that is designed to expand on the existing Microcor Tools Output Interfaces capabilities and enable remote data collection over LAN WAN configurations Microcor Tools DataRemoting is ideal and cost effective for remote data backup adding alternate or multiple data monitoring points or centralization of multiple sites The Microcor Remote Server will preserve original features settings and data collection capabilities for onsite management while allowing data transfer to a Microcor Remote Client Central Server over LAN WAN via a Modbus IP 6 JINTRODUGCTION AND INSTALLATION MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 7 Configuration and Setup CHAPTER 2 To launch the Microcor Tools program click Start All Programs RCS Microcor Tools Note This reference manual will use Microcor Tools Output Interfaces screen captures unless otherwise stated some of the command buttons and features mav not be available on the Microcor Tools Standard version of the software w Microcor Tools oite Communications l Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection 006 057 2 1 22 PM Onscreen help is accessible by clicking on the Help button and the Save button will store and retain all configuration changes Create Select and Remove Sites A Site is a collection of up to 100
23. for the ID on the Checkmate DL will be erased if Clear button is pressed MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 43 Press Clear F1 to clear Data Logger readings or Next F4 to return back to the Data Logger information screen without clearing the readings Last Reading xxxxxxx MMM DD YYYY HH MM Number Reads XXXXX Clear Next WARNING It is recommended to clear the data in the Data Logger after transfer to the Checkmate DL This reduces the amount and time of data transfer for future downloads The data is then appended to the previous data when transferring the data from the Checkmate DL to the PC Refer to the Transferring Collected Data from Checkmate DL to PC section Transferring Collected Data from Checkmate DL to PC Data Logger data is downloaded to the PC using the provided Microcor Tools Software program Connect the Checkmate DL instrument to the 9 pin serial port on the PC using the provided cable If there is no serial port in the computer use the included serial to USB converter cable to complete the connection Make sure to set the correct COM port number on the Microcor Tools Software program Data Logger Communication area in most cases this will be COM 1 however verify this in the device manager Checkmate DL Data Transfer Procedure From the Standby screen press Data F3 to advance to the following display Transfer Data Connect to PC Start Press the Start F1 to proceed to the next sc
24. located at the bottom section of the graph To disable the Data Cursor function click the Disable command button w Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Deser Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset 0 0000 Corrosion Rate Recalculate Gtore I EA A A D ig 5 E 31 30 Tue Jan 2007 Metal Loss 0 011 Temperature 22 1067 Time 30fJan2007 07 20 am Ctatug Print Report Graph Point to Point Calculations U o Li a de fi iku a L E l This function provides metal loss and corrosion rate calculation for a selected time interval e Click on the Show Selection command button Two vertical lines red and green will appear on the screen e Click and drag the lines to the desired positions on the graph e Click the Corr Rate or Metal Loss command buttons for the calculations to appear on the gray bar located at the bottom section of the graph Click the Hide command button to disable this feature MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 55 w Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base Dl North 52 Pip ifa i ee ee FS i a A 0 01375 bib A a o So sond AU aAa l i 6 o OS BES E L SHAH A Zero Dlls na A A A a 0 01355 VAN O O S o A TTo o A Daz 3 00 3 30 6 00 Temperature C a ae iu kr 31 Wed Jan 2007 Metal Loss 0 0001 mil Corr Rate TE Pr
25. setup information Data Logger gt JEREZ The time and date shown in the Time and Date text field should correspond to the time the data was downloaded from the data logger The Battery text field should read OK If it reads Low then the battery in the data logger should be changed and memory cleared The Sampling Interval text field in the Data Logger section should correspond to Sampling Interval text field in the Transmitter section Note The Store Setup and Clear Data are not functional when working with the Micromate even though the status bar at the bottom of the screen indicates operation These are only operational when working directly with the PC and the data logger When using the Micromate the configuration and clearing of the data logger is done by the Micromate 7 Click the Read Data command button If data from this location has already been collected the following message appears 38 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER Microcor Tools Do you want to append the new data ta the file or replace it p Ls To append data click Yes To replace data click Mo Cancel e Press Yes to add the new data onto an existing file This is the normal method if the data in the data logger is deleted after it is collected each time in order to speed data transfer It also prevents reaching the maximum storage capacity in the data logger at which time the data collection stops e Press No if all o
26. that IT Department assistance is enlisted when going from a workgroup to a domain network Navigate to Start Control Panel System and double click the Computer MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 75 Name tab Click on the Change button to advance to the Computer Name Changes screen see image below On the Member of area change from Domain Workgroup as desired When OK is clicked it will prompt for a Username and Password of an administrator If going to a workgroup use a local computer administrator username and password if going to a domain have the IT Administrator enter the domain Administrator username and password Computer Name Changes ou can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name O28RCS Full computer name D BRES AOHARBACE local More OI Member of ACS local Workgroup The RCS Intelligent Interface Unit IIU by default is configured is as follows IU Administrator Username Administrator Password RCSiiu Automatic Logon username and password Username rcsuser Password rcs Set up the IIU for a Workgroup Network Environment The following section will explain the additional setup steps required when configuring the IIU in a workgroup network environment An IIU as supplied is set by default as an OPC Server on a Workgroup with the name WORKGROUP and with automatic logon as Username r
27. the default configuration It may be appropriate to permanently turn off the firewall if the machine is sufficiently protected behind a corporate firewall however this should be decided by the IT personnel of the ultimate destination where the IIU will reside Note Once the setup procedure is completed and communication is verified enable the firewall following the same process as above and selecting ON recommended When enabling certain Exceptions will need to be configured on the Windows Firewall Refer to Appendix 4 for more details Note If a cross over cable is used to connect to the IIU then the Windows Firewall may be required to be turned off prior to establishing the connection Re enable the firewall after disconnecting from the IIU 82 OPC CONFIGURATION Setup Windows Folder Properties Disable Use Simple Sharing IU Default Double click My Computer from the desktop or right click Start and select Explorer Click Tools Folder Options and select View tab shown below Uncheck the Use simple file sharing Recommended Click Apply followed by OK PNS Folder Options General View File Types Offline Files Folder views ou can apply the view such as Details or Tiles that i fr HOLL are using for this folder ta all folders Apply to All Folders Reset All Folders Advanced settings Launch folder windows in a separate process Sy Managing pairs of Web pages and folders
28. their respective data files One solid green indicator with text ALARM OK and one flashing green vellow indicator with text DATA will appear on the status bar to indicate that the program is collecting data see images below If the solid green indicator starts to blink red with text ALARM and gray then it is indicating that the corrosion rate level of at least one unit has surpassed the set alarm level on the Rate Alarm Settings area only when alarm conditions are enabled on the Rate Alarms Settings screen The Parameter 2 for E9020 and Parameter 3 for Microcor of the unit s in alarm status at the Data Display screen will turn red and the Event Log will display detailed information of the unit s Click on the blinking ALARM indicator on the status bar to acknowledge the alarm This will stop the blinking and reset the status bar indicator to solid red and the Parameter of the unit s in alarm to yellow This means there is an ongoing alarm and it is acknowledged When the alarm is turned off or when the corrosion rate resets to below the alarm rate the indicator light will turn to solid green with the text ALARM OK If a unit enters an alarm status and resets prior to user acknowledgement red indicator will change color to blinking green and gray and will reflect this on the Event Log hence it is highly recommended that the Event Log is inspected regularly Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection
29. transmitter fails a No Answer error message will be generated in the status bar located at the bottom of the screen FT No Answer D 12 17 2007 1 50 PM If an error message occurs check the following e All connections are correct and the system is connected properly e The correct Com Port is being used and that the Online Communica tion has been started on the Site Communications screen e The transmitter Address or Instrument f is correct e There is power to the transmitter 3 Repeat the test by pressing Transmitter Test again 4 Repeat as required for other RS485 locations 24 ONLINE DATA COLLECTION MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 25 Data Collection from Data Logger CHAPTER 4 1 For data loggers installed in non hazardous areas the configuration and data retrieval mav be done directiv with a portable PC 2 Fordataloggers installed in hazardous areas the configuration and data retrieval is made with the intrinsically safe Corrdata Mate or Mate ll Data Transfer units running Micromate software or with the Checkmate DL handheld instrument programmed for Microcor Svstems Collected data is then transferred to the PC in the safe area In this case the Micromate and Checkmate DL emulate each data logger so that the software program retrieves collected data from them as it would from a data logger Note To configure a Microcor Data Logger from a Micromate or a Checkmate DL follow the recommended
30. we may typically want to calculate the slope or corrosion erosion rate based on a moving 1 days worth of data In this case the first corrosion erosion rate data point is produced after the first one day s worth of data So for 7 days worth of metal loss data there is only 6 days worth of corrosion erosion rate data That is the corrosion erosion rate data will always be less than the metal loss data by the amount of the regression period The corrosion erosion rate essentially represents the tangent to the metal loss curve So if we use 1 day s worth of metal loss data for computation then the corrosion erosion rate value is calculated from halfthe regression period before and half the regression period after that time Consequently with 7 days of metal loss data the 6 days of corrosion erosion rate data starts time wise with Y day blank at the beginning and day blank at the end of the 7 day period In fact the Microcor Tools graph will show a horizontal line on the graph at each of these locations equal to the starting and ending corrosion erosion rate values respectively 54 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING DATA HISTORY VIEWER A ET Data Cursor The Data Cursor function provides information for an individual data point The Enable command button marks the data points on the graph with dots Mouse clicking on the data point will refresh the Metal Loss Temperature Corrosion Rate depending on the graph selected and Time readings on the gray bar
31. 0001 Stat 7 92 JOPC CONFIGURATION o 7 x n Note It is important to note that the OPC Server shows values Unit ML TC CR LR CR24 and Stat on the status bar These values will only be present if the data are transferring correctiv otherwise the values will be blank This means that either the Online Communication Interfaces area is not properly configured or that the OPC Server was invoked by the OPC Client Test Utility installed on the computer and that Microcor Tools Output Interfaces is not running OPC Client Test Utility is preinstalled only on computers provided by RCS see the Troubleshooting section below for more details 6 The OPC Server is now set to transfer data Make sure to Start the Online Communication and Data Collection shown below the OPC Client computer will now receive the data being transferred make sure to use the same credentials on the OPC Client computer as used on the OPC Server computer for Workgroup networks Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Stop Default Port Auto Archiving Using the Preinstalled OPC Client Test Utility on RCS IIU to Test the OPC Server If the IIU is configured and shipped by RCS an OPC Client Test Utility application will also be installed just to verify the functionality of the OPC Server This OPC Client Test Utility can be run by following the steps below 1 Run the OPC Client Test Utility application from Start A
32. 005 41 009 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 94 9 9 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 5 7 8 1 3 5 7 Protocol e Hardware output is RS 485 2 wire Software output is settable ASCII or RTU Default setting is 19200 Baud 8 data bits 1 stop bits no parity Scaling e All outputs are scaled in engineering units as configured in the Microcor Tools with Output Interfaces software running on the IIU e Error Codes from Microcor transmitters will produce large negative num bers in the applicable Modbus registers approx 3 8 times the probe span in engineering units set i e for Microcor 5 mil span probe error codes typically around 19 07 e Error Codes from E 9020 Corrater Galvanic Transmitter will also pro duce large negative numbers in the applicable Modbus registers of approx 62 935 on mpy units 70 IMODBUS CONFIGURATION Status Field for Microcor Status 1 2 Bytes Bit O Metal Loss Status 1 0K Bit 0 1 if Bit 8 0 and Bit 9 0 and Bit 10 0 Status 2 2 Bytes Co Reeva f Status Field for E 9020 Status 1 2 Bytes Status 2 2 Bytes Pe Reserved Reserved MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 71 RCS Intelligent Interface Unit Modbus Configuration Modbus Slave ID 1 Modbus Data Type Float 32 Customer Gas Company Purchase Order l Sales Order 80823 Rev F 7I22 2008 7 Ref System Diagram Rev F sax Microcor Transmitters Model BIT 3485A Corr ter f
33. 1 StefCommunications ComtyDL Transter Dae Time Address Description it Feb 00 12 19 49 fi Lomtros Rate Alarm Alarm Acknowledged Status Bar Firstlcon Group Alarm Solid red indicates user acknowledged the alarm but the alarm condition still persists This will turn to solid green when the alarm is turned off or when the conditions return back to normalcy 20 ONLINE DATA COLLECTION Second Icon Transmitter Status Flashing green yellow indicates reading of probe transmitters is active normal e Data Display Screen Parameter 3 will turn yellow to indicate user acknowledgment of tripped alarm w Microcor Tools Site Test Sle i Cong Transter Event Log Description changed to show Alarm Recognized status ins Microcor Tools Site Test Site 1 T eo Address Description 8 Feb 200s 12 21 dil s Recogmred l a Feb 2007 12 21 30 7 ComEros Rate jarn Alarm Reset Prior to User Acknowledgement Status Bar First icon Group Alarm Flashing green gray indicates alarm was tripped but the condition returned to normalcy Second Icon Transmitter Status Flashing green yellow indicates reading of probe transmitters is active normal pata a Data Display Screen Parameter 3 will not show any change of status Microcor Tools Site Test Site 1 a ied L SiefCommunications ComfiyUL Transter l Data Display L Evemtlog Te Te l _F
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35. 3 May 2003 is ch15_13May03 dat The same address archived the following day would be ch15_14May03 dat Note The naming convention used for archiving allows only one archive per day Importing Archived Data To retrieve an archived file press the Load from Archives command button The default opening location of the browse box will be the Archives folder To import data from some other data files such as those from the previous versions of Microcor or from other Microcor Tools users browse to the required file and select the Open button Data files DAT can be imported from other Microcor Tools users or previous versions of Microcor Tools However these files do not contain user specified details as probe span and probe reading interval This information will need to be manually entered on the Config DL Transfer screen to accurately process the data for display and calculations This information can be found in the source data file SET probe reading interval can also be found on the graph by clicking the Enable on the Data Cursor and checking the reading interval Auto Archiving The Auto Archiving feature in the main screen is designed for computers with limited storage resources If the Auto Archiving is selected when a site collects 2MB of data approximately 48 620 readings or 67 days of continuous data collection temperature data collection enabled at a sampling interval of 2 minutes the data file is automatically transf
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37. Access 6 Click on the Default Properties tab a Check the Enable Distributed COM on this computer b Uncheck Enable COM Internet Services on this computer c Select Connect on the Default Authentication Level d Select Identity on the Default Impersonation Level J 90 OPC CONFIGURATION My Computer Properties Default Protocals MSDTE COM Securit General Options Default Properties i Enable Distributed COM on this computer Enable COM Internet Services on this computer Default Distributed COM Communication Properties The Authentication Level species security at the packet level Default Authentication Level Connect The impersonation level species whether applications can determine who i calling them and whether the application can do operations Wing the clients identity Default Impersonation Level Identity Security for reference tracking can be provided if authentication i used and that the default impersonation level i not anonymous Launching the Microcor Tools OPC Server The Microcor Tools Software is configured to automatically launch when the IIU is started If it is necessary to manually run the software perform the following steps 1 Run the Microcor Tools Software application from Start All Programs RCS Microcor Tools 2 Create a New Site or choose an Existing Site to enable the Online Communication Area Microcor Tools Site Test Si
38. Class a si MAL e AcroDistx lt gt D gt dh 20 ooh POBook Plots viel More i FPEDAINITI Automatic Update obey j la AAA 9 Bockground inteli fu T i i E L a Blocked Drivers Fa E al 2 ccEvthigr ha 4 ccsetivigr MSSHED mea ie COM Event Syst evs b e ome went coms Ti fa ComEvents Com5 Sa F G sk i a 1 iF i 2 Command line Trk ia E gt CUIExternal Class lOCRSA 11 0 Qimfefii atkins CustReg Class Object 4 Defrag FAT eng p Pe a 2 Defrag NTFS eng gt gt HB dfuicom Se Event Object Cha Crneriay Cass Paintbrush ROSessiMigr L Ps la En A r E 1 vi S 2 A E a i 1 il fa f dy 3 2 Event Object Cha gt 84 OPC CONFIGURATION i 4 Find the MTX OPC Server entry 5 Right click and choose Properties shown above 6 Change the Authentication Level to Default on the General tab MIX OPC Server Properties General Location Security Endpoints Identity General properties of this DCOM application Application Mame MT OPC Server Application IDI 321 4F070 63C6 4416 8557 06F 97641 4006 Application Type Local Server Authentication Level E Local Fath C Program Fileskbiicrocor Tool TsOPCS erwe 7 Select only the Run application on this computer on the Location tab and click Apply as shown below MTX OPC Server Properties Gene
39. DATA HISTORY VIEWER A e Use the UndoZoom command button to return to the previous state of the graph Note UndoZoom command button will only undo the last nine 9 graphical zoom changes and will adjust the Y axis unit range to match the maximum ranges of the graphs Click the Reload Graphs to return to the original graphs The zoom result from the above graph is shown below Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base Dl North 2 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset 0 0000 qua noo ET ao AA A A Corrosion Rate Recalculate Store gt gt 31 Wed 34M 64M SAM 17PM 3PM 6PM 9 PM 1Thu 34M 6AM Jan 2007 Metal Loss Temperature TM Print Report Graph start 67 Show Selecion IL E Smoothing is a process by which data points are averaged with their neighbors in a series to blur the sharp edges to depict smoother data points At the default of zero it plots every data point The setting is the number of points used in a moving average to smooth the Metal Loss data The maximum setting number is 100 Increase and decrease the number for more or less smoothing of graphs Note This setting does not affect the data used for the Corrosion or Erosion Rate computation since it is computed from the raw data Generating a Corrosion or Erosion Rate Graph for Microcor Transmitters To generate a graph of Corrosion or Erosion Rate against t
40. Double click the AutoAdminLogon entry type 1 in the Value Data box and then click OK 1 Ifthere is no AutoAdminLogon entry create the entry by performing the following steps a In Registry Editor click Edit click New and then click String Value b Type AutoAdminLogon as the value name and then press ENTER c Double click the newly created key and then type 1 in the Value Data box 3 Exit the Registry Editor 4 Click Start Shutdown Restart and then click OK If the settings were changed successfully the computer will automatically logon to the rcsuser profile 3 Set Microcor Tools Software to Auto Launch IIU Default MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 79 When using Microcor Tools for on line monitoring it should be setup in the Microsoft Windows Startup folder and the Autostart checkbox should be checked This ensures that the program will restart automatically and commence the online communication and data collection when the computer is restarted after maintenance or power failure To add Microcor Tools to the Windows Startup folder copy the Microcor Tools shortcut icon form the desktop and paste it in the C Documents and Settings All UsersiStart Menu Programs Startup directory Setup the Static Internet Protocol IP Address In order for the IIU and the OPC Client computer to communicate IP Addresses may need to be configured The following recommended procedure is for networks that support Dyna
41. Expand the Console Root by clicking on it Click on the Component Services Computers and right click the My Computer icon and select Properties to enter the My Computer Properties see image below Com po nent Services GBI Component Services 1 Computers EP x m fa Event ie Stop MS DTC gg Services Refresh al components Hew tinda From Here Help On the My Computer Properties click the Com Security tab and click the Edit Limits button under the Access Permissions area Image shown below MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 89 Mv Computer Properties General Options Default Properties Default Protocols MSDTC COM Security Access Permissions You may edit who is allowed default access to applications You may also set limits on applications that determine their own permissions Edit Default Launch and Activation Permissions You may edit who is allowed by default to launch applications or activate objects You may also set limits on applications that determine their own permissions Edit Limits Edit Default 5 Make sure Everyone is added under the Group or User Names and both Local Access and Remote Access are set to Allow for both Everyone and ANONYMOUS LOGON Access Permission Security Limits Group or user names 73 ANONYMOUS LOGON ff Everyone Add Remove Permissions for Everyone Allow Deny Local Access Remote
42. Press Ves F1 to complete memorv clearance 13 Produce a listing of the configuration information for the data loggers 14 Connect the Micromate to the first data logger to be configured with the cables supplied From the Micromate main screen above press Conf F2 to displav the screen Set Data Logger ID lt gt Enter CLR BkSp More 15 Enter the Logger for the ID This is the same as the Address in the software The Clear F2 clears the complete entry BkSp F3 backspaces one character to enable correction Press Enter F1 to complete the entry and navigate to the following screen Set Data Logger Tag lt gt Enter CLR BkSp More 16 Enter the Tag number for this location up to 12 characters and press Enter F1 to complete the entry and move to the next screen MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 33 Set Sample Rate lt gt minutes Enter CLR BkSp More 17 Enter the Sample Rate or the reading frequency required For a data logger where battery consumption is a consideration a reading interval of 3 hours or 180 minutes is usually well suited This gives a battery life of around one year and still provides eight readings a day The minimum recommended setting is 30 minutes The maximum setting is 1440 minutes one day Press Enter F1 to complete the entry This brings up the following screen Set D L Clock lt gt YYMMDDHHMMSS Enter CLR BkSp More 18 Enter the date and time i
43. Read Data Type DOUBLE lv Active e Device C Cache Read Troubleshooting 1 OPC Server is started and the OPC Client Test Utility on the same computer can connect but the Remote OPC Client computer cannot connect e Disable the Windows Firewall temporarily on both computers until the connection is established See Appendix 4 for details on setting the Windows Firewall e Ensure the IP Addresses are correct and the connection cables are secure on the IIU and the OPC Client computer 2 OPC Server is started and the Client is connected but Client shows O for transferred values e Ensure that the Start buttons are activated on the Online Communication and Data Collection as shown below on the on the Site Communications screen Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Stop Default Port Auto Archiving MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 95 o o E IM e Check the OPC Server status by clicking on the OPC icon on the computer status bar If the OPC Server does not show values Unit ML TC CR LR CR24 and Stat on the application status bar then check the Interfaces Configuration of the Online Communication area to ensure the OPC interface has been Enabled see the following images MTXOPCServer File Edit Trace Security Statistic Sample Period mz Number of Clients Number of Groups Number of Items Number of Reads last sample period Number of Writes las
44. Termo water Inlet Line Galvanic 8 Loc 2G 0 500us Po P a a o c vi p 6 Corr IGaternz E Fi Prion leader ga L n ora INN lp 40181 40183 40185 40187 40189 Porter Ww Injection 6 Tank 3028 Inlet Galvanic 9 Loc G 0 8 lo 2 40201 40203 40205 40207 40 209 jection Pump Header Salva 8 toa psa SA OA ap pas mar 0287 PLL or mar maria or jo 2 4029 4028 40208 40237 4029 AT NA 40241 40243 40245 40247 40249 24 40241 40243 40245 40247 40 249 ri q 5 A o YA LSS IA A A A l E E L 8 Injection Purp Header Corrater MES EUA A i A BE 40 291 40 295 40297 40 299 640161 40163 40165 40167 40 169 Sesnon 2 6 Tank X Outlet Galvanic A8 Loc 3G f D SODUA 1 208751 LL YAA a 10 28 0 o f 10 28 0 157 DHCP 196 168 3 1 DI MBack No DHCP 196 168 3 2 DI lllUFront DP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 TCT ar Gateway 0 280254 TT 72 MODBUS CONFIGURATION MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 73 OPC Configuration Appendix C OPC refers to OLE for Process Control protocol and is based on Microsoft s OLE COM technology which is used for data transfer between databases When Microcor Tools Output Interfaces is used on the RGS Intelligent Interface Unit IIU the Microcor Tools acts as the OPC Server to provide data transfer to the DCS PCS or SCADA system running the OPC Client While the principle of operation is sim
45. a Element passes information when configuring E9020 so it is highly recommended that this field not be empty These pull down menus will provide most of the typical RCS equipment configurations It is possible however MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 11 to type content in on these fields if the user requires customized non default selections When working with Microcor Instruments probes designated with type M are used for corrosion monitoring and type S are used for erosion monitoring Transmitter Span mils is the useable life of the probe element when working with Microcor Instruments This is always defined in units of mils and is one half of the probe element thickness i e F10 or T10 probes have a 5 mil span This required field is used to define the physical scale of the metal loss graph For E9020 Instruments Alloy Multiplier is used instead of the Span The appropriate Span or Multiplier is automatically set when the Probe Element is chosen from the drop down menu however users may change the Span or Multiplier by typing in a different value if necessary If the required Probe Element is notin the list choose BLIND as the Element which will set the Span or Multiplier to 1 this can be changed as needed set the Alloy Multiplier to the appropriate multiplier value for the metal or alloy of the electrodes as shown in the chart of Appendix 1 Note Make sure to choose the proper Element and Multipli
46. a series of internal checks and proceed accordingly First Checkmate DL will check whether the ID is properly assigned If the ID is not properly assigned it will prompt the user to set the Data Logger ID and the Tag information It will then determine if any readings for this ID are stored in the Checkmate DL If any data for the ID exists in the Checkmate DL then the user will be prompted to either Overwrite F1 or Abort F4 Overwriting will delete the existing data for that ID and replace it with the new data being read Once these internal checks are performed and any issues resolved Checkmate DL will proceed to the following screen Data Logger ID XX Tag XXXXXXXXXXXX Start Exit Press Start F1 from the above screen to begin the read process The Checkmate DL will show the following screen during data transfer Getting Data Please Wait Approx XX X minutes f NO MEMORY SPACE FOR READINGS screen appears shown below then the Checkmate DL memory will need to be cleared before transferring the data It is recommended that ALL existing data on the Checkmate DL be transferred to a PC prior to erasing ANY data Refer to the section on Clearing the Checkmate DL Memory on the Checkmate DL reference manual NO MEMORY SPACE FOR READINGS Once the data is successfully read and transferred it is displayed as shown below Users can at this time elect to delete the Data Logger content if desired Note All data stored
47. ackup server that is mapped to the local computer such as in the directory path Z UserdatalMicrocor proceed as follows 1 Create a MicrocorToolsDatabase subfolder in the Z Userdata Microcor MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 3 2 Find the dataT cfg file the default location is C Program Files Microcor Tools and rename it to data cfg 3 Right click the data cfg file and select Open with to edit the content with Notepad or WordPad shown below MicrocorTools E E File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae B tak hi gt A JO Search gt Folders E x A B e Address Go File and Folder Tasks E elements Scan for Viruses BB creen TEA Histi ico o Send Ta l Wristz ico man chm Cut B McCorset Copy mij Rename this file iy Move this file IP Copy this File ca Publish this File ta the Web E mail this File OPS MTROPC Create Shortcut we Delete this File SA NOTEPAL FF Delete E probes t E Miredalarn lo Other Places E ST6UNST Properties Wihitedlarm ico iI E Program Files d ku Cie iraarke Following Microsoft dialog boxes may appear Caution You are attempting to open a file of type Microsoft Office Outlook Configuration File cfg These files are used by the operating system and by various programs Editing or modifying them could damage your system TF you still want to open the file click Open With otherwise click Cancel
48. amage to the operation of the operation system 78 OPC CONFIGURATION Caution Deleting Editing Registry Keys can cause serious damage to the operation of the system only manipulate the described keys below It is recommended that the organization s IT Department is consulted for assistance The following configures the username rcsuser and password rcs to automatically logon when the IIU is rebooted substitute the proper username and password where applicable Use the Registry Editor to add the auto logon information by following the steps below 1 Click Start Run type regedit and click OK 2 Locate the following registry key e HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft WindowsNT Current Version Winlogon e Double click the DefaultUserName entry 1 Type rcsuser and then click OK e Double click the DefaultPassword entry 1 Type rcs under the value data box and then click OK A If there is no DefaultPassword value create the value by following the steps below If no DefaultPassword string is specified Windows XP will automatically change the value of the AutoAdminLogon registry key from 1 true to O false to turn off the AutoAdminLogon feature a In Registry Editor click Edit click New and then click String Value b Type DefaultPassword as the value name of the New Value cre ated and then press ENTER c Double click the newly created key and then type the password rcs in the Value Data box and click OK e
49. ansferred to the PC This allows confirmation of which ID s have been transferred and which have not 11 Clear the memory in the Micromate once all of the data is properly transferred and verified This is done from the main screen shown below by pressing Mate F4 and Clear Mate F1 ROHRBACK COSASCO SYSTEMS Xfer Read Conf Data Mate The Micromate is once again ready for data collection from data loggers Note The data logger checks the batterv status during the maximum load time intervals If the battery voltage is low a battery Replace status is set in non volatile memory In this state the data logger does not power the transmitter and does not collect data Other functions and commands such as Read Setup Store Setup Load Data and Clear Data are not affected The data logger will remain in this state until Clear Data command is executed after replacing the batterv Configuration of Data Loggers with Checkmate DL This section explains the manual configuration of Microcor probes attached to a Microcor Data Logger onto the Checkmate DL Once the Microcor Data Logger information is properlv configured into the Checkmate DL Data Loggers will need to be programmed See the Checkmate DL User Manual for more details Connect the Checkmate DL to the Microcor Data Logger from the Standby display press Conf F2 to proceed to the Set Data Logger ID display Set Data Logger ID lt gt Enter Cir BkSp Exit Enter a
50. are allows the direct connection from a PC to a data logger this may be used ONLY in an electrically safe area Alternatively the data loggers can be programmed and data retrieved with the intrinsically safe Mate or Mate II instrument programmed in Micromate mode or with a Checkmate DL programmed for Microcor Systems then the data can be transferred to the PC in the safe area 11 When using a direct PC to data logger connection the data logger screen below is used for configuration and data retrieval after the Com Port is enabled in the Data Logger Communication section in the Site Communications tab Data Logger 14 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP Read Setup command button reads and displays the data logger setup and status information Use this command to check the settings of the data logger before the data transfer Store Setup command button reads the Tag and Sampling Interval settings from the Transmitter section and stores this information to the Data Logger lt will also set the data logger ID equal to the selected Address and the data logger real time clock to match the computer date and time Note Make sure the computer is set to the correct regional settings and time zone in the Control Panel Classic View Read Data command button reads the collected corrosion information from the data logger and stores it in the computer Clear Data command button use this command to delete the data logger memory
51. asenter _ _Fsaneter _ men Trial Stype prob ML 0581 um Temp 241 C GE Rate 73 38 mpy OR Event Log Description will record the date time and ID of the unit s which was in alarm status Merocor Tools Site Test Site 1 Suel Communcatons da Feb 007 12 15 49 i ComEros Rate Alarm MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 21 E 4 When using Microcor Tools for online monitoring it should be setup in the Microsoft Windows Startup folder and the Autostart checkbox should be checked This ensures that the program will restart automatically and commence the online communication and data collection when the computer is restarted after maintenance or power failure Note Users may require Power User or Administrative privileges to perform the below operations and should always consult the organization s IT Department for assistance and permissions To add Microcor Tools to the Windows Startup folder copy the Microcor Tools icon form the desktop and paste it in the C Documents and Settings All Users Start Menu Programs Startup directory 5 The Auto Archiving feature is designed for computers or embedded computers as in the RCS IIU with limited storage resources If the Auto Archiving is selected when a site collects 2MB of data approximately 48 620 readings or 67 days of continuous data collection temperature data collection enabled at a sampling interval of 2 minutes the data file i
52. ate In this case the selection would be Make Micromate Dn complebon of above steps SELECT Mate or Mieromabe Make Mate Make Micromate MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 51 31 1 A Scroll bar on the PC will indicate the progress of the programming and a scrolling of addressing being programmed on the Mate will show on the Mate screen it Mate Programming Utility Note If the scroll bar operates on the PC but there is no scrolling of addresses on the Mate then the Mate is not being programmed This may be due to a bad connection ora wrong Com port The PC is not able to indicate such a problem as there is no error status communication between the PC and the Mate during programming The Mate will beep and indicate when the programming is complete 10 The programming of the Mate with the Micromate software also sets the Time Zone information into the Micromate automatically from the computer The correct time zone is required as the underlying data format uses a GMT time reference Note 1 If using the Mate Programming Utility to set the Time Zone into the Micromate Software make sure that the time on the computer is correct and that the Regional Settings in the Control Panel Classic View of Windows are correct Note 2 It is also possible to program the Time Zone manually on the Micromate on startup 11 Switch on the Micromate The following screen will appear Micromate ver x xx
53. ate parity data bits and stop bits should be set to match the Modbus master with which it is communicating The Modbus addresses and data format is shown in Appendix 2 Generally floating point is not part of the Modbus Standard but there exist two different versions for data transmission The Swapped floating point is provided to adapt the Microcor Tools data output to the customer format 22 ONLINE DATA COLLECTION The OPC Interface is a Microsoft standardized database interchange protocol which uses the computers network interface card NIC to communicate via the network Also included with the Microcor Tools Software Output Interface option is a simple OPC Client Test Utility which enables testing of the OPC output See Appendix 3 for further details Interfaces Modbus Serial Interface Com Port 254 Baud Rate 9800 bd O Parity Enabled Data Bits E 7 Stop Bits sl Protocol f ASCII ie ATU f Disabled Device j Swapped floating point le Disabled C Enabled Save Configuration 7 To view the collected data switch to Config DL Transfer screen and change the Address to the desired ID Click on the Show Data command button to open the Microcor Tools History Viewer see the Retrieving and Plotting Data History Viewer section for more details An alternate method is to switch to Data Display screen and double click on the desired Tag to open the Microcor Tools History Viewer Testing Channels
54. ate and Pitting Tendency is shown in one graph for Corrater probes with standard electrodes of the same alloy w Microcor Tools History Viewer Seles Site RCS Site 1 Address 4 Tag T2 Base E 2 sector T2 Base North of 52 Pipeline Reload Graphs t d T d E ti E L os i uni EL E i fi i i kem o O 0 Sun 1 Mon TT Print Imbalance Corr Rate EA 50 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING DATA HISTORY VIEWER IX The Corrosion Rate graph is painted black and the Pitting graph is painted blue Use the Dimension box center right hand corner of the screen to select the Corrosion Rate units in mpy mmpy or mpy Pitting tendency does not have units of measure but is interpreted in magnitude to the corrosion rate reading When the pitting tendencv reading is greater than the corrosion rate and erratic in value this is indicative of pitting tvpe corrosion Under general corrosion conditions the pitting tendencv shows values much lower than the corrosion rate value and tvpicallv be near zero For ease of interpretation the units of pitting tendencv are set to match the corrosion rate units The graph above shows a pitting reading about half the value of the corrosion rate reading indicating generallv little pitting The graph below shows just the corrosion rate with pitting de selected w Microcor Tools History Viewer a Site RCS Site 1 Address 4 Tag T2 Base E 2 sector T2 Base North of 52 Pip
55. csuser and password res For RCS supplied IUs or for systems on domains networks skip to the next section 2 Setup Automatic Logon IIU Default below 76 OPC CONFIGURATION 1 IU on a Workgroup Network IIU Default In order for the IIU and Client to properlv communicate it requires a common username and password to be set on both computers It is recommended bv RCS to use the following username and password with administrative privileges on both computers User Name rcsuser Password rcs Note Administrative privileges are required on the computers to add a new user and make the necessary changes It is recommended that the organization s IT Department is consulted for assistance permission prior to changing configuration on the computers To create a new user profile navigate to Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management and expand System Tools Find Local Users and Groups expand and choose Users Right click on the right hand side and select New User U Computer Management HE mi Fie Action wiew Window Help e gt BE 2 Computer Management Local Full Mame Description i System Tools BE Administrator Built in account for administering tH Event Viewer BE Guest Built in account for quest access to Shared Folders orc Local Users and Groups fin cs y Users J Groups Performance Logs and Alerts z Device Manager ET storage Refresh Removable Storage Disk Defragm
56. ctory For lower conductivity water or when filming type inhibitors are in use it is recommended that the 20 minute cycle time be selected first After consistent readings are obtained a shorter time cycle can be selected as long as the readings do not increase substantially 2590 over the readings taken with a 20 minute cycle The Alloy Multiplier and the Element values will be automatically updated from the Config DL Tranfer screen values The default selection on the E9020 setup for the Electrode type is Standard Keep the selection Standard if using a probe with protruding 5 0 square centimeter electrodes or select Flush if using a probe with flush 0 5 square centimeter electrodes The Transmitter Test command button is enabled for Online connections It sends requests to the transmitter and displays returned data in the Answer text field if the Communication is successful 9 If using data loggers first make a complete list of the IDs Addresses Tags and descriptions to be used This will help organize and manage sites Note The ID address of the data logger is independent of the address of the transmitter to which it is connected The data logger communicates with a transmitter irrespective of the transmitter address The ID address of the data logger is allocated by this software or from the Mate or Mate II during configuration of the data logger in order to segregate the different sets of data 10 The Microcor Tools softw
57. d Clear Data are not affected The data logger will remain in this state until Clear Data command is executed after replacing the battery Configuration of Data Loggers with Micromate First connect the Microcor transmitter and data logger as described in their operating manuals Ensure that the battery in the data logger is connected Note Ihe data logger enclosure is rated explosion proof with an intrinsically safe RS 232 communications port When operating the data logger in a hazardous area a hot work permit will be required to install or replace the battery which is housed in the explosion proof enclosure 1 Verify that the Corrdata Mate or Mate ll is programmed with the Micromate software for use with Microcor Data Loggers The Corrdata Mate programmed as a Micromate will appear as follows when switched on Micromate ver x xx Free Readings 24500 Mate Battery OK More If the Corrdata Mate is programmed for operation with Corrosometer and Corrater probes and data loggers the screen will appear as follows when switched on MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 29 A ROHRBACK COSASCO SYSTEMS Read Disp Dump Mate 2 Setting up the Corrdata Mate or Mate ll with Micromate software is described in steps 3 to 11 If Micromate is already installed on the Corrdata Mate or Mate Il skip to step 12 The Corrdata Mate or Mate ll is software programmable For reasons of memory limitations the Corrdata Ma
58. ddress from the Config DL Transfer tab and click the Show Data command button Alternate method to enter the History Viewer is to navigate to the Data Display tab and double clicking the Tag of the desired unit show Data Delete Data Mowe to Archives Load from Archives Microcor Transmitters MT 9485 MT 9485A Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset 0 0000 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu i a Jan 2007 hd Metal Loss Temperature E Print Report Graph mma Show Selection emma ON ES In the above screen the top graph is the Metal Loss and the bottom graph presents the probe Temperature when applicable The bottom graph can be switched to show the Corrosion or Erosion Rate for the same set of data when the Corrosion or Erosion Rate button is selected 48 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING DATA HISTORY VIEWER Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset 0 0000 9 38 Recalculate Store 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu i o 4 f Jan 2007 Metal Loss Corr Rate Status Print Report Graph 55 Show Selection ae MN FI To show the corrosion rate graph click the Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button see section below for more details Click the Temperature command button to display the probe t
59. e button When closing the graphical display window History Viewer a dialog box will prompt to save the settings Select Yes to store these settings for automatic application to all new data MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 49 SS Select or type in values for Zero and Gain to calibrate the measurement If calibration parameters are unknown for probes and transmitters select O for Zero and 31 for Gain The Zero Offset will allow users to change the y axis reference point to zero 0 by changing the value This is a helpful feature when conducting tests to graphically view the data from a convenient starting point It is recommended that this be returned to original value of zero so determination of probe life can be done accurately E9020 Transmitter E9020 The E9020 transmitter operates with Corrater probes configured with the same alloy electrodes In this mode both corrosion rate and pitting tendencv or imbalance is measured When the probe has Galvanic electrodes installed only the pitting tendency or imbalance measurement is used providing an indication of Galvanic current Most commonly this measurement is used in sea water injection systems where de aeration is used to prevent corrosion by keeping oxygen levels to typically less than 20 ppb parts per billion At these low levels of oxygen the galvanic current is linearly related to the oxygen or dissolved gasses level Corrater Probes The data for Corrosion R
60. e events are stored in a 500 element buffer The Save button permits export of the event log information in to a text format file If a unit enters an alarm status and resets prior to user acknowledgement red indicator will change color to blinking green and gray on the bottom status bar of the screen and will log this on the Event Log hence it is highly recommended that the Event Log is inspected regulariv w Microcor Tools Site RCS Site 1 MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 CHAPTER 7 _ Site Communications Config DL Transfer DataDispley Date Time Address 17 Jul 2006 08 53 00 16 JuL2008 16 43 09 16 Jul 2006 16 41 46 16 Jul 008 16 41 25 16 JuL2008 16 40 59 15 Ju1 2006 16 24 32 15 Jul 2008 16 24 32 15 JuL2008 16 24 21 15 Jul 2006 16 22 18 15 JuL2008 16 21 47 16 20 36 16 20 26 16 20 26 16 20 06 16 19 56 16 19 46 16 19 46 15 13 41 15 06 03 12 59 48 12 57 57 15 Jul 2008 12 57 57 B site settings Are Saved co oo Pao oJ Pa Oo co oo jil LL Hal AHWA Description CorrfEros Rate Alarm Data File Moved to Archive Comm OF Comm OK CommeErr Comm ORK Comm Ok Data Collection Started Data File Moved to Archive Comm ORK CommeE rr CommErr Comm OK Comm ORK Fortllosed Comm OF CornmbErr Comm OK startup Corra OK CommeErr CommeE rr LUT DATA 2008 07 17 9 02 AM 61 62 EVENT LOG MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 63 Archiving and Imp
61. eline ta l Lal a _ fi i i i o o 20 Sun 21 Mon Status Print Imbalance Corr Rate Time enable Disable Galvanic Probes When using Galvanic electrodes only the pitting or imbalance graph is generated Imbalance units can be switched between Galvanic current in microamperes HA or in part per billion ppb of oxygen based on an approximate empirical calibration of 4 uA per ppb of oxygen Typical Galvanic graph is shown below MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 51 Microcor Tools History Viewer Site RCS Site 1 Address 9 Tag T2 Base G9 Sector T2 Base Galvanic 9 at 52 Pipeline Reload Graphs O moy ririn Y Urrip Pittin rr 2 a a x lt o a a fi id un w v fi U w 2 o v a a 20 Sun 21 Mon ENE Print Imbalance Corr Rate Enable Disable Zoom Commands To select a Zoom area 1 Navigate to the graph press and hold the left mouse button on the starting location 2 Move the mouse horizontally and release the button at the desired end location Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Are 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 52 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset 0 0000 E Recalculate Store ees ee oe l 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu i E Jan 2007 M Metal Loss Temperature crome T Start 57 Show Selection ee MON EZ Temperature C 52 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING
62. emperature graph Note The Temperature graph will open as the default bottom graph if the transmitter supports temperature monitoring capabilities and if the Probe Temperature check box is selected otherwise the graph area will remain blank to view the Corrosion or Erosion Rate graph Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button must be pressed It will not open as a default graph Data loggers do not support temperature measurements Use the upper Dimension box top right hand corner of the screen to select the Metal Loss Y axis units in mils um mm or Probe Life Units PLU Use the lower Dimension box middle right hand side of the screen to select units for the Temperature graph in C or F or mpy mmpy or umpy units if Corrosion or Erosion Rate graph is selected Corrosion Erosion Rate is calculated by linear regression This Regression Interval may be re adjusted and the Corrosion Erosion Rate recalculated by clicking the Recalculate command button The default may suit many online systems but can be changed to optimize noise against sensitivity of the computed corrosion or erosion rate The 24h Filter can be enabled at the Rate Alarms Settings area in the Config DL Transfer screen to reduce the effects of any diurnal 24 thermal noise The Alarm Level units are directly related to the above selected units and can only be changed by the above settings Once the settings have been optimized the rate data may be saved with the Stor
63. enter Disk Management View as Services and Applications New User Export List Arrange Icons F Line up Icons Help fi Creates a new Local User account This will open a New User dialogue box Enter rcsuser as the User name and rcs as the Password and confirm the password MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 77 e u ee Before pressing the Create button 1 Uncheck User must change password at next logon 2 Check password never expires 3 Check User cannot change password Press Create to create the user and Close the New User dialogue box The new rcsuser profile can now be seen on the Computer Management screen This user can now be added to be a member of the Administrators group Itis necessary for the rcsuser to have administrative privileges on the computer To set the configuration 1 Right click on the resuser name and select Properties 2 Click on the Member Of tab The rcsuser by default will be in the Users group 3 Click Add and type in Administrators as the object type and click OK 4 Click on Users and click Remove once above steps are completed rcsuser will have administrative privileges on the computer see image below rcsuser Properties General Member UF Profile Member of 2 Setup Automatic Logon IIU Default Note Administrative privileges are required to make changes to the registry Follow steps with utmost caution to prevent serious d
64. er values as these will be passed automatically to the E9020 Setup screen Note The BLIND setting may also be used with the Microcor Tools Output Interfaces version when used on blind Intelligent Interface Units This allows scaling changes for different probe spans to be accommodated internally on the IIU such as in DCS or SCADA systems 8 Proceed and complete the Transmitter section this information is necessary for both Online and Data Logger connection types ES020 Setup Transmitter 12 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP Sampling Interval is used to set the data record frequency For Online metal loss Microcor transmitters MT 9485A and MT 9485 the minimum recommended setting is 2 minutes A typical Sampling Interval would be 5 minutes which will yield 12 readings per hour This option is unavailable for corrosion rate transmitters E9020 the cycle time is configured by the E9020 Setup command button For Microcor Transmitters driven by Data Loggers where battery consumption is a consideration a Sampling Interval of 3 hours 180 minutes is usually selected This gives a battery life of up to one year and still provides eight readings per day The minimum recommended Sampling Interval for Data Loggers is 30 minutes with the maximum setting at 1440 minutes one day Tag is an optional free format text field used to identify the probe which provides labeling on the graphical display History Viewer screen Check the
65. ermissions and ensure that rcsuser or the appropriate username is added and all Groups and Users have full permissions allowed as shown below Click OK 86 OPC CONFIGURATION Access Permission Security Group or User names fi resuger IU resu er Add Remove Permissions for rcsuger Allow Deny Local Access Remote Access 12 Click the Edit button under the Configuration Permissions and ensure that rcsuser or the appropriate username is added and all Groups and Users have full permissions allowed as shown below Click OK Change Configuration Permission ja Security Group or user names E Administrators HU Vadmiristrators EE CREATOR OWNER eE Power Users NOPower Users fi renser IU resuser P e AO Teed has gt Add Remove Permissions for rsuser Allow Deny Full Control Read Special Permissions For special permissions or tar advanced settings Ad d click Advanced Advanced 13 Click Applv on the Securitv tab before moving on to the Endpoints tab no changes made on the Endpoints tab shown below MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 87 MIX OPC Server Properties KEE General Location Security Endpoints Identity DCOM Protocols and endpoints Y default system protocol ka ICA EPT pate tar Description The set of protocols and endpoints available for use by cliente of this LILUM server The system de
66. erred into the archives folders replacing previously stored data file Naming convention of these archive files are different compared to use instigated archive file For example the archive file of location Address 15 is ch15 dat Note When Auto Archiving is enabled Microcor Tools initiates automatic archiving when the file reaches its limit previous automatically stored archives will be deleted This process will not delete any manually archived files MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 89 Alloy Multipliers Appendix A These factors are recommended for use with the E9020 instrument They are based upon use of CORRATER electrodes which have surface areas of 5cm2 for standard probes and 0 5 cm for flush probes 831600 JAIS1316 Stainless Steel 090 831603 JAISI316L Stainless Steel 090 66 JALLOV MULTIPLIERS MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 67 Modbus Configuration Ap pendix B Modbus Slave ID 1 Modbus Data Type Float 32 Customer Gas Company Purchase Order Sales Order 80829 RevF 7 22 2008 Ref System Diagram Rev F eee Microcor Transmitters Model MT 9485A Calc Status Trx Pitting Corrosion Reserved Reserved Status Rate w Address no units Rate 24h filter 1 N or Galvanic Potential mpy uA mpy Modbus Modbus Modbus Modbus Modbus Modbus Modbus Address Address Address Address Corrater Galvanic Transmitter Model E 9020 Address Description Trx
67. f the data in the Micromate is to replace an existing file This should be used if the data in the data logger is NOT cleared each time it is read In this case the existing file is automatically archived e Press Cancel to exit the Read Data function Note The Microcor Data Logger will store up to 8000 readings before collection memory is fully allocated then the collection of data will halt until data is cleared from memory After a selection has been made a counter in the status bar indicates the number of samples to be transferred Status bar will read End of Transfer when the data is successfully transferred from the data logger to the Microcor Tools program 8 Verify that the data is transferred correctly click the Show Data command button to display the data with the Microcor Tools History Viewer 9 At the end of the transfer press Exit on the Micromate screen shown below Ready To Transfer Data using Microcor Software from RCS Exit This will return to the previous screen Data Logger ID 01 Tag CDL 1003 Start Next Prev Exit 10 Press Next F2 to select the next Data Logger or ID for data transfer from the Micromate to the PC Select the corresponding Address on the PC and repeat steps 6 to 9 above Repeat these steps to transfer data from other data loggers MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 39 Note An asterisk after the ID number on the Micromate indicates that this ID has been tr
68. faults entry indicates that the default set of DCOM protocols and endpoints for the machine will be used 14 Select the The Interactive User on the Identity tab and click Apply MIX OPC Server Properties 2 fx General Location Security Endpoints Identity Which user account do vou want to use to run this application C The launching user C This user The OPC Server is now ready to be launched for the Workstation Network setup 88 OPC CONFIGURATION Setting up COM Security Properties IIU Default It is necessary to Edit Limits of the My Computer Properties of DCOM COM Security to allow Everyone full privileges See below for step by step directions NO 4 Note Since Everyone includes all authenticated users it is often desirable to add these permissions to a smaller subset of users once all communications are verified One suggested method by OPC Foundation to accomplish this is to use a group name such as RCSOPC Users and add all user accounts to this group that will execute any OPC Server or Client Then substitute RCSOPC Users everywhere that Everyone appears in these configuration dialogs RCS uses Everyone as a starting point since it is the most unrestricted and simple method to establish and verify connection Refer to OPC Foundation website for best practices Navigate to Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Component Services
69. file i installed in the same directory as the software program The oftware Loa ATT normally Installation code Mgb DE mba bl mia BL mima BL mbwa bl mbad Ck Da TM Ex Double click the text box ta select the complete code Note Double click the Installation Code to ensure the whole code is highlighted priorto copying Sending incorrect or partial Installation Code will delay the Serial Key generation and return The Installation Code must be emailed to the manufacturer at Activation Cosasco com to generate the Serial Key file Once the serial key is generated a MicrocorTools all file will be emailed back as a reply to the SAME email address Copy this file and paste to the Microcor Tools installation directory default location C Program Files MicrocorTools and open Microcor Tools Software Output Interfaces Modifying the Database Location Microcor Tools Software is not designed as a client server application however it may be operated on a network with some minor limitations The database may be read by multiple computers if the database is stored on a central server but the basic configuration file modb CFG and data may only be written by one computer at a time If requirements exist for making the database of the Microcor Tools available to multiple computers or if the database is to be stored on a central server the location of the database can be changed as follows If for example the database is to be stored on a b
70. formation for easy identification Description 6 Proceed to the Connection Instrument and Rate Alarms Settings area Rate f Alarms settings Click the checkbox to select either Online or Data Logger data transfer method Data Logger checkbox is enabled only when the Start button on the Data Logger Communication section of the Site Communications tab is pressed and when the instrument is set as Microcor Data Logger Communication must be started to be able to check or uncheck the above Data Logger box Supported transmitters are Microcor MT 9485A and Microcor MT 9485 and Corrater E9020 E9020 transmitters are used with Online connections only Connection Instrument 3 6 Note It is important to ensure that the Hibernate System Standby and Turn off hard disks on the Windows Power Options is turned to Never so data collection will not be interrupted on Online systems 9 10 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP The Rate Alarms Settings command button opens the following screen w Address 3 Settings Sele CorrosionfErosion Rate lf CREER Alarm Enabled Alarm Level 1 00 24h Filter Ww Negative Rates Suppression Cancel OR Users can choose to enable the alarm by selecting the CR ER Alarm Enabled button However it is important to note that this feature is only relevant when used with Online systems Alarm Level can be changed by typing in the desired value The measurement units are specif
71. gers ML 9500A and or ML 9500B The following section will explain the data collection procedure from Microcor Data Loggers Read Data Logger Configuration and Status Configurations already set into the Data Logger are easily read with the Checkmate DL Connect the Checkmate DL to the Data Logger with the provided adapter cable connector From the Standby screen press Read F1 to proceed to the following display with the attached Data Logger information ID XX XXXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Read Stat F1 to display the Data Logger time number of readings and the sample rate as shown below MMM DD YYYY HH MM Readings XXXXX Samp Rate XXXXX More Exit Press More F1 to continue to the next display which shows the battery memory and transmission information as shown below Battery status will show OK or LOW Memory and Transmission will show OK or BAD depending on their status Batt OK LOW Mem OK BAD Trans OK BAD Exit 42 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER Reading Clearing Data from Microcor Data Loggers To read a Data Logger connect the Checkmate DL to the Data Logger with the provided adapter cable connector From the Standby screen press Read F1 to proceed to the following display with the attached Data Logger information ID XX XXXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Read Data F2 Checkmate DL will perform
72. ied to the right of the alarm level value and this can be changed in the Graphical Display History Viewer screen click on the Show Data command button see the Retrieving and Plotting Data History Viewer section for more details Once the alarm is activated the Parameter 3 column on the Data Display screen will turn red if the corrosion rate exceeds the set alarm rate A blinking red gray indicator with text ALARM will replace the green ALARM OK indicator on the status bar located on the bottom of the Microcor Tools application screen see the section on the Online Data Collection below for more details The standard method for corrosion rate calculations is Linear Regression which can be changed by checking the 24h Filter Checking the 24h Filter adds a 24 hour filter specifically to reduce the effects of any diurnal 24 thermal noise Linear Regression values are adjustable and can be set on the Graphical Display History Viewer screen The Negative Rates Suppression enables the user to visually suppress the negative corrosion erosion values on the graph that are due to the noise in the raw signal When this option is enabled negative values will show as zero 0 thus depicting the minimal corrosion erosion as zero Proceed to and complete the Probe section once the above selections are made Probe a Type is an optional informational field which will be useful later when reviewing the corrosion erosion dat
73. ill store up to 8000 readings before it stops recording Transferring Collected Data from Micromate to PC 1 Connectthe Micromate to the PC communications port with the supplied cable 2 Switch on the portable PC and start the Microcor Tools program 3 From the Site Communications tab in the Microcor Tools software select the appropriate site from the Existing Sites area and set the Com Port if necessarv in the Data Logger Communications section then press the Start command button 4 On the Config DL Transfer tab select the Address data logger ID of the first data logger for which information is to be collected from MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 37 5 Switch on the Micromate and press F4 twice to go to the main screen Then press Xfer Data F3 A screen such as the following will appear Data Logger ID 01 Tag CDL 1003 Start Next Prev Exit The first Data Logger or ID will be the lowest number in the list Check that the Data Logger or ID on the Micromate and the Address on the PC match If not press Next F2 or Prev F3 until they do match Press Start F1 and the following screen will be displayed Ready to Transfer Data using Microcor Software from RCS Exit At this point the Micromate is emulating the selected data logger 6 Click the Read Setup command button in the Data Logger section on the Microcor Tools software This will check if the communication port is valid and show the
74. ime press the Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 53 Microcor Tools History Viewer Site Test Site 1 Address 5 Tag Arc 05 Descr Plant H21 Sector 13 Base DI North 2 Pip Reload Graphs Zero Offset m 0000 Recalculate Store Temperature 0 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu 20 4 Jan 2007 E Metal Loss Corr Rate TAR Print Report Graph 57 Show Selection L The Regression Interval h control allows selecting a time interval used to calculate the Corrosion or Erosion Rate graph linear regression algorithm The Corrosion Erosion Rate will be in units corresponding to the Metal Loss units that have been selected in Mils per Year mpy Millimeters Per Year mmpy or Micrometers per Year umpy and will be calculated by linear regression on an initial default running window of 24 hours 20 hours when the collection time is set to 2 minute intervals This regression period is displayed in hours and may be re adjusted and the Corrosion Erosion Rate re run with the Corrosion or Erosion Rate command button The interval may need adjustment to optimize noise versus sensitivity of the rate graph The Corrosion Erosion Rate graph is computed from the metal loss data by determining the slope of the best straight line through the metal loss data The best straight line is computed statistically by the method known as linear regression For example if we have 7 days of metal loss data
75. important to press Read Stat F1 to check the status of the data logger specially the battery status This would give a screen such as the following Jul 7 2006 13 30 Readings 245 Sample Rate 180 More Exit Press More F1 Batt OK or Low Mem OK or Bad Trans OK or Bad Exit WARNING If the battery status indicates Low collect the data in the data logger as described below and then the data logger memory MUST be cleared see step 8 to allow data collection to re commence Memory Bad indicates a problem in the data logger memory requiring repair Transmitter Bad indicates that the data logger is not communicating with the transmitter It suggests a problem with the interconnecting cable or transmitter Press Exit F4 to return to the following screen ID 25 CP 1002 Jul 7 2006 13 35 Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit 6 Press Read Data F2 to commence collecting data If the data logger has not had its Logger or ID set for example if it was configured directly from a portable PC using the previous MS 9000 version 1 8 software the Micromate will request setting of an ID Address and Tag If the data logger has already had the Logger or ID set then it will go directly to a screen similar to the following Data Logger ID 01 Tag CDL 1003 Start If there is insufficient memorv for downloading the data an error message No Memorv Space for Readings will be displaved At this point the ex
76. int Report Graph Stat eo Show Selection Hide Selection Con Rate Mal tis Live Update Graphing When entering the Microcor Tools History Viewer the Metal Loss and Temperature when applicable graph s are loaded by default for the Microcor Transmitters and Imbalance and Corrosion Rate graphs are loaded for the E9020 Transmitters These are static graphs where previously collected data stored in the Microcor Tools Software are loaded and displayed It is possible to graphically display real time data on systems with enabled online data collection Start the Online Communication and Data Collection on the Site Communications screen Zoom to the desired area of the graph and click the Start command button of the Live Update The software will calculate the number of data points within the zoomed area and display that number of most recent data points and activate the real time data update It will invoke the data file every two minutes to obtain any newly collected data points and with each new data point update it will drop the last trailing data point Live Update displays raw non smoothed data Alternatively it is possible to click the Start command button of the Live Update prior to zooming to limit the display to the most recent 100 data points lt is possible to keep zooming in while in Live Update mode however UndoZoom Smoothing switching between Temperature and Corrosion Rate Recalculate and Store features are
77. ired the Micromate will indicate that there is no communication In this case change the data logger battery When the battery runs low the data logger will first switch off power to the transmitter set the Battery Status to LOW and stop taking readings However it will have enough power left for some time to allow communication with the Micromate WARNING If the battery status indicates low the data logger memory must be cleared after data collection to reset the Battery Low flag and re enable reading of the transmitter See step 5 below If the memory is not reset the data logger will not restart taking readings from the transmitter Note Changing the data logger battery in a hazardous area will require a hot work permit make sure the local atmosphere is free of explosive gases After replacing the battery re read the data logger as described in steps 2 and 3 Replacing the battery will require the data logger clock to be reset This will be indicated on the screen ID 25 CP 1002 Clock Not Set Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Set Time F3 and enter the current date and time Otherwise the default date is Jan 1 2000 This function is also used to correct the time in the data logger when required Set D L Clock lt gt YYMMDDHHMMSS Enter CLR BkSp More MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 35 0 E AM Press Enter F1 to show the screen in Step 3 above 5 It is then
78. isting data in the Micromate will have to be transferred to the PC and the memorv in the Micromate cleared If the memory is sufficient the Micromate will display the following 36 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER Getting Data Please Wait Approx 15 7 seconds or mins The count down screen will indicate how long it will take for the data transfer When data collection is complete the screen will displav the last reading the date and time of the last reading and the number of readings taken shown below Last Reading 41128586 Julv 7 2006 13 30 Number Reads 245 Clear Next The last reading confirms that the instrument is producing good numbers If the reading is near 262144 the probe has almost expired and needs changing The data logger will need to be powered down and the probe replaced Upon power up the data logger will need re configuring to set the correct time and date 8 Press Clear F1 to clear the data memorv in the data logger This MUST be done if the Batterv Status indicated LOW and the batterv has been changed If the battery has not been changed or do not wish to clear the memory press Next F4 9 Repeat steps 1 to 8 for each data logger from which data is to be collected Note Clearing the data in the data logger minimizes the data collection time and maximizes the amount of data logger data that mav be collected with the Micromate before it must be transferred to the PC The data logger w
79. l be displayed on the Checkmate DL Data Transfer in Progress xxxxx Readings Left The number of readings xxxxx counts down as the data is transferred to Microcor Tools Upon successful transmission Checkmate DL will show the following screen Data Transfer Done Press Exit F4 to return to the Data Transfer screen to choose another ID for data transfer Note Information from only one Data Logger can be transferred at a time when transferring information of more than one Data Logger change the Address on the Microcor Tools Software program for each transfer so that all data is not transferred only to one ID address In case of any error messages displayed on Checkmate DL check connections between Checkmate DL and the PC make sure that Microcor Tools Software program is running and that the correct COM port is selected If data is still not transferred after checking the connection between the PC and Checkmate DL please see the Troubleshooting section for further help 46 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 47 Retrieving and Plotting Data History Viewer CHAPTER 5 Microcor Tools allows retrieving and plotting of corrosion data Microcor Tools Historv Viewer can be used to view data collected Online or bv Data Logger connection methods To open the Microcor Tools History Viewer graph feature select the site from the Site Communications tab select the A
80. lick on the Continue button Ly Mate Programming Utility File CommPort Help For Program Chksum Error or erroneous data use QUICK MODE For loss of communication a blank screen or an error code use COMPLETE MODE If any problems exist after QUICK MODE use COMPLETE MODE QUICK MODE Cancel 7 Select the Quick Mode unless any of the problems described on the image above have occurred A pop up screen will then ask if the Mate is already programmed as a Mate or a Micromate This is because the key selections required to set up a Mate are different from setting up a Micromate Mate is Currently Programed as Micromate 8 Click the Mate or Micromate button as appropriate If the unit is already programmed as a Corrdata Mate which is how new units are shipped selecting the Mate command button will display the following instructions 1 Connect Mate to COM Port 1 using Serial Adapter Cable 2 Turn on Mate 3 Press F1 Read on Mate 4 Press F2 MODE on Mate If the unit is already programmed as a Micromate the following instructions will be shown 1 Connect Micromate to COM Port 1 using Serial Adapter Cable 2 Turn on Micromate 3 Press F4 on Micromate one or two times until F4 reads OK 4 Press F4 OK on Micromate 5 Press F4 Mate on Micromate 6 Press F2 Prog Mate on Micromate 9 Follow the instructions above and then select the button to program the Mate as Mate or Microm
81. ll Programs VB6Client 2 Normally in order for a client to see a server the OPC Server PC name or the IP address must be typed in however in this case since both the server and the client reside on the same machine click on the drop down arrow of the OPC Servers to automatically browse and find the OPC Server When the Server is found click on it to make the selection and then click on the Connect button E OPC Client File Trace Security Help OPC Server Machine OP NDI MTXOPCS wr 1 o Start Time Current Time Last Update Time Server State User Name OPC Items OF Items O OPC Item Access Rights Data Type 3 Click on the Add Group button of the OPC Groups area This will browse MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 OPC Groups Namespace Ble erone Enron reos peer Of Groups O OPC Group jie e fi i Update Rate ItemID Value Quality TimeStamp Access Path find and enter the group to the text box mm OPC Client File Trace Security Help NDI MTXOPCSvr 1 v4 11 147 Machine ASS OPC Servers Disconnect Start Time 3 15 2007 1 47 26 PM Current Time 3 15 2007 1 51 08 PM Last Update Time 12 00 00 4M Server State Running User Name OPC Items Add Item OF Items O OPC Item Access Rights Data Type Namespace _NDI_Group_0 Hierarchical Browse C Flat ZNDI Group 0 Y Active M Subscribed Eze Update
82. mic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP It is recommended that the IIU is set up with Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties to Obtain IP Address automatically and the Alternate Configuration to be configured with the suggested following settings default configuration of the IU IP Address 192 168 3 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 3 254 This configuration enables the IIU to be plugged directly into a network and obtain an IP Address from the DHCP Server or use the Alternate Configuration if a DHCP Server is not found or unavailable i e if a cross over cable is used In order for the OPC Client computer to connect when a DHCP Server is unavailable the Alternate Configuration on the client computer should be setup with an incremented IP Address such as 192 168 3 5 IP Address range must be within 192 168 3 2 to 192 168 3 253 however if the IIU contains more than one network interface card successive IP Addresses may be allocated hence it is recommended that the client IP Addressing begins at 192 168 3 5 Consult the IT Department for more details The typical navigational path and procedure to make the TCP IP changes is as follows 1 Start Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connection 2 Right click and select Properties 3 Scroll find and select the Internet Protocol TCP IP under the General tab 4 Click the Properties command button See image below 80 OPC CONFIGURATION
83. mputer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders Windows Firewall is using your domain settings What else should know about Windows Firewall 3 Select the Exceptions tab shown below 98 WINDOWS FIREWALL CONFIGURATION Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is blocking incoming network connections except for the programe and services selected below Adding exceptions allows some programs to work better but might increase your security risk Programs and Services Mame Microsoft Management Console Peer Name Resolution Protocol PAP ACS Remote Assistance Remote Desktop Skype UPnP Framework Windows Messenger Windows Peer to Peer Grouping Wintegrate Session Manager kal ta alhnnl FT C erer Add Program Add Port Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks a program What are the risks of allowing exceptions Select check the Microsoft Management Console If this is unavailable as a selection perform the following a Click Add Program b Click Browse button c Navigate to C WINDOWS SYSTEM32 MMC EXE and click Open d Click OK to add MMC to the Exceptions Add any OPC Clients and Servers by scrolling through the selection Click on the Add Program button and add Microcor Tools MTXOPCServer exe and OPCEnum exe to the list If these are not on the list they can be found by using the Browse button and navigating to
84. n the format indicated in order to set the reference time into the data logger YY is two digits for the year MM is two digits for the month DD is two digits for the day HH is two digits for the hour 24 hour clock MM is two digits for the minute SS is two digits for the seconds or just enter 00 Press Enter F1 to complete the entrv and configure the data logger The Micromate will indicate configuration is in progress and then displav the configured information such as follows ID 01 CP 1003 Jul 7 2006 13 30 Sample Rate Exit Note When configuring the data logger with the Micromate it is not necessarv to clear anv data that mav be left in the data logger This is done automaticallv bv the Micromate 19 Leave the data logger to collect data It will take its first reading at the end of the sample period 20 Repeat steps 15 to 19 on the other data loggers that are to be configured 34 JDATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER Data Collection from Data Loggers with Micromate 1 Connect the Micromate to the data logger communications port with the supplied cable Note There are separate cables for the ML 9500A and the ML 95006B Take care to use the correct cable 2 Switch on the Micromate and press F4 twice to clear the initial screens 3 Press Read F1 to display the following screen ID 25 CP 1002 Jul 7 2006 13 30 Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit 4 Ifthe battery on the data logger has exp
85. nfigured with the Corrdata Mate or Mate ll programmed with the Micromate software or Checkmate DL programmed for Microcor Systems Make a note ofthe configuration information as this will have to be entered again into the Micromate or the Checkmate DL Data Collection from Data Loggers with PC 1 Connect the portable PC to the data logger communications port with cable P N 748204 for data logger Model ML 9500A or cable P N 748243 for data logger model ML 95006 2 Switch ON the portable PC and start the Microcor Tools Software program 3 Select the Site from the Existing Sites or create a New Site Select the Com Port f from the Data Logger Communication section and click Start command button 4 Switch to the Config DL Transfer screen Select the desired Address and Comm Port 5 Click the Read Setup command button in the Data Logger section This will interrogate the data logger and display the resulting information in the text fields Data Logger Read Setup MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 27 The time and date shown in Time and Date box should correspond to the current time If there is an error or drift in the time this can be corrected with the Store Setup command The Battery text field should read OK If it reads Replace then the battery needs to be replaced on the data logger and the data MUST be cleared after collection for data collection to recommence Important Note When the data logger battery gets t
86. o 8000 readings before collection memory is fully allocated at this point collection of data will halt until data is cleared from memory The normal recommended practice is to collect data and then clear the data in the data logger The new data is then appended to the stored data file on the PC and the data transfer time is minimized 28 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER After a selection has been made a counter in the status bar indicates the number of samples to be transferred Status bar will read End of Transfer when the data is successfully transferred from the data logger to the Microcor Tools Software program 7 Verify that the data is transferred correctly click the Show Data command button to display the data with the Microcor Tools History Viewer 8 It is recommended to clear the data in the data logger by clicking the Clear Data command button at this point to reduce the data transfer times on later downloads 9 Repeat the steps 1 to 8 for each of the data loggers from which data is collected Make sure that the correct Address is selected for each data logger before loading the data Note The data logger checks the battery status during the maximum load time intervals If the battery voltage is low a battery Replace status is set in non volatile memory In this state the data logger does not power the transmitter and does not collect data Other functions and commands such as Read Setup Store Setup Load Data an
87. ocal profile Determine whether the client computer which will connect to the IIU is set up as a part of a domain or a workgroup network To do this navigate to Start Control Panel Classic View Svstem and double click the Computer Name tab of the intended client computer shown below Svstem Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced a Windows uses the following information to identify pour computer Y on the network Computer description OPC Test System For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s Computer Full computer name O28RCS Workgroup WORKGROUP To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a Hemen domain and create a local user account click Network ID To rename this computer or join a domain click Change Note The above image shows that this computer with the name 028RCS is in a Workgroup named WORKGROUP If the system is in a domain the word Workgroup will be replaced with Domain followed by the domain name Configure the IIU on a Domain Workgroup Following are the steps taken to configure the IIU on a workgroup or a domain network Administrative privileges on the IIU username password are required in order to switch from a domain network configuration to a workgroup If switching from a workgroup to a domain Administrative privileges to the domain are required consult IT Administrator for assistance It is recommended
88. ol Panel Classic View of the Windows Operating System Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Configuration Start Default Port 236 Autostart Set Default Port 7 Auto Archiving 1 If all transmitters communicating with the software are multi drop connected to a single com port it is possible to apply that com port value to all addresses with the Default Port and the Set Default Port command button First select the Default Port number 1 256 with the up down keys Then click the Set Default Port command button to apply that to all the transmitters This control is ideal if all or majority of the transmitters are setup on one com port It is possible to then navigate to the other addresses that are not on the same com port on the Config DL Transfer tab and overwrite the com port 2 Click the Start command button to turn the communication on At this point the program commences polling the Online connected transmitters Real time information from the transmitters is displayed in the Data Display tab Use this view for troubleshooting and checking the operation of the transmitters and the RS485 bus Note Ensure that the Microsoft Windows Turn off hard disks System standby and System hibernates are disabled when setting up Online Communication 18 ONLINE DATA COLLECTION e 3 Click the Start command button in the Data Collection section to start collecting data from the transmitters to
89. oo low to drive the transmitter it shuts off the transmitter and sets the Battery Replace flag At this point there may still be enough power in the battery to drive the data logger for some time and even allow downloading of data The battery must be replaced in order for the transmitter to run again If the data is not cleared after the battery is replaced the flag will not be reset and no data will be collected from the transmitter The Sampling Interval text field should correspond to Sampling Interval in the Transmitter section 6 Click the Read Data button If data from this location has already been collected the following message will appear Microcor Tools Do vou want to append the new data ta the File or replace it gt va Ta append data click Yes To replace data click Mo Cancel e Press Yes to add the new data onto an existing file This is the normal method if the data in the data logger is deleted after it is collected each time in order to speed data transfer It also prevents reaching the maximum storage capacity in the data logger at which time the data collection stops e Press No if all of the data in the Micromate Checkmate DL is to replace an existing file This should be used if the data in the data logger is NOT cleared each time it is read In this case the existing file is automatically archived e Press Cancel to exit the Read Data function Note The Microcor Data Logger will store up t
90. orting Data CHAPTER 8 Collected data mav be archived when the data files become large enough to slow down the graphing function tvpicallv over 65 000 points Data mav also be retrieved from archives into the program and this function mav also be used to import data files such as those from the previous versions of the Microcor software or from other Microcor Tools software users w Microcor Tools Site RCS Site 1 Eo Site Communicstions_ Config DL Transfer __ DataDispley Eventlog 1104 o Description Loaded Archived Files 256 l Rate Alarms Connection Instrument Settings Probe Transmitter Data Logger show Data Delete Data Move to Archives Load from Archives Apply Help File Loaded from archive Ausnmok DATAM 2008 07 17 9 21 AM Archiving Data When moving data to the archives this data is always stored in the Archives folder The path is as follows C Program Files Microcor Tools data Site Name archives To archive a data file select the Address to be archived and press the Move to Archives command button Each time a file is archived the date is added to the file name to prevent overwriting of any earlier dated file This protection function does not operate if the data has the same date therefore archiving is permitted only once per day 64 ARCHIVING AND IMPORTING DATA Archive files have automatically assigned names For example the archive file of location Address 15 created on 1
91. ove to Archives Load from Archives Apply Help Read DL Config ALARMOK DATA 2000 07 15 3 52PM If data alreadv exists for the chosen address following dialogue box will appear Microcor Tools Do you want to append the new data ta the File or replace it a Ta append data click Yes To replace data click Mo Cancel e Press Yes to add the new data onto an existing file This is the normal method if the data in the data logger is deleted after it is collected each time in order to speed data transfer lt also prevents reaching the maximum storage capacity in the data logger at which time the data collection stops e Press No if all of the data in the Checkmate DL is to replace an existing file This should be used if the data in the data logger is NOT cleared each time itis read In this case the existing file is automatically archived MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 45 nn AA 2 AA a e Press Cancel to exit the Read Data function Note The Microcor Data Logger will store up to 8000 readings before collection memory is fully allocated then the collection of data will halt until data is cleared from memory After a selection has been made a counter in the status bar indicates the number of samples to be transferred Status bar will read End of Transfer when the data is successfully transferred from the data logger to the Microcor Tools program During the data transfer the following screen wil
92. ple configuration can be complex as OPC is integrated into Microsoft security Workgroup vs Domain Setup Setting up the OPC Server computer will be referred to as an IIU from this point forward will differ on a workgroup computer network compared to a domain computer network The IIU must be properly configured according to the local network to communicate with the client In order for the IIU and Client to properly communicate in a Workgroup environment a common username with Administrative privileges and password is required to be set on both computers The IIU and the Client must both be logged on to the Workgroup with the same user credentials for successful data transfer If the local network is on a domain the he IIU may be added onto the domain In this case common usernames and passwords are not required If the IIU cannot be added to the domain then logon to the Client computer using a local profile instead of the domain profile consult the IT Department for more details and assistance A common username with Administrative privileges and password is required for successful connection and data transfer Most common Server Client configurations supported are shown below OPC Server OPC Client Server OS User Name Network ClientOS UserName Network 2000 2000 74 OPC CONFIGURATION Workgroup Workgroup Workgroup 2000 Workgroup PC is configured on the Domain but logged onto a l
93. ral Location Security Endpoints Identity The following settings allow DCOM to locate the corect computer for this application IF you make more than one selection then DCOM uses the first applicable one Client applications may oweride pour selections Run application on the computer where the data is located i Aun application on this computer Run application on the following computer Bense 8 Change the Launch and Activation Permissions Access Permissions and Configuration Permission to Customize in the Security tab and click Apply MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 85 MIX OPC Server Properties General Location Security Endpoints Identity Launch and Activation Permissions f Use Default Access Permissions f Use Default Configuration Permissions f Use Default Edit 9 Click the Edit button under the Launch and Activation Permissions and ensure that rcsuser or the appropriate username is added 10 Verify that the permissions on all the Groups or Users are setup as shown below note that the Remote Launch is disabled on all Groups or Users Click OK Launch Fermission Security Group or User names fii Administrators IIL A drinistratarz i INTERACTIVE f resuser IU resuser Add Remove Permissions for rcsuser Allow Deny Local Launch Remote Launch Local Activation Remote Actyation 11 Click the Edit button under the Access P
94. readings Refer to the Available Memory Space and Standard Time Zone section of the Checkmate DL reference manual for more details If the following error message appears on the Checkmate DL during the Data Logger configuration verify the Checkmate DL is properly connected to the Data Logger ERROR Error Reading Logger Check Connections Exit Set Data Logger Time The Data Logger Date and Time is automatically set when the unit is configured using the Checkmate DL However it is possible to update or reset the time if required or if the display indicates CLOCK NOT SET To set the Data Logger Time and Date connect the Checkmate DL to the Data Logger with the provided adapter cable connector From the Standby screen press Read F1 to proceed to the following display with the attached Data Logger information MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 41 ID XX XXXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Read Read Set Stat Data Clock Exit Press Set Clock F3 to update the Data Logger with the set time of the Checkmate DL Note Itis necessary to set the correct DAYLIGHT or STANDARD time zone into the Checkmate DL to accurately Date and Time stamp Data Logger readings Refer to the Available Memory Space and Standard Time Zone section of the Checkmate DL reference manual for more details Data Collection from Data Loggers with Checkmate DL The Checkmate DL is designed to configure and gather data from all Microcor Data Log
95. reen Use Next F2 and Prev F3 to navigate the ID list 0 99 and select the desired ID to transfer data shown below Data Logger ID XX Tag XXXXXXXXXXXX Start Next Prev Exit Once the ID is selected press Start F1 Following screen will appear Ready to Transfer Data using Microcor Software from RCS Exit 44 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER A e Note Make sure that the data ID of the Data Logger set in the Checkmate DL to be transferred corresponds with the Address selected in the Microcor Tools Software before transferring the data Data is now ready for transfer from the Checkmate DL to the PC On the Microcor Tools Software program select the Site and navigate to the Config DL Transfer screen select the Address and choose Data Logger as the Connection type and Microcor as the Instrument see image below Click the Read Data command button to begin the transmission lt is also possible to click the Read Setup command button to transfer the configuration data of the Data Logger to the Data Logger section on the Config DL Transfer screen shown below m Microcor Tools Site RCS Site 1 Site Communications_ Config DL Transfer Data Display Y Eventlog Address o a Description Wain Plant Sector DL Base OLE North 52 Pipeline Com Port l Kate f Alarms Connection Instrument Settings Probe Transmitter TTC Main OLE TPAR Temenos SRNA Maasen A K Show Data Delete Data M
96. refullv when installing this application Failure to follow instructions mav result in serious damage to the operating system Consult RCS for more information ot CAWYINDOW Sis ystem32icmd exe Microsoft Windows AP Version 5L 1 26b6B1 G Copyright 1985 26601 Microsoft Corp CisDocuments and Settings rcsuser ca GIA Cirn cd Program Files MicrocorTools C Program Files MicrocorTools gt MIAOPCServer exe Fegserver LiProgram Files MicrocorTools gt cd GC LiN od Nindousssustemia LINMINDOME suztemi SOPCEnum reqserver Co NWINDOWS s ystem32 Exit m Setting up DCOM Properties Workgroup Networks Only IIU Default DCOM properties must be configured to assure the communication between the OPC Server and Client when using workgroup networks Skip to the next section Launching OPC Server if using a domain network To setup the DCOM properties Dd Navigate to Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Component Services Expand the Console Root by clicking on it Click on the Component Services Computers My Computer DCOM Config see image below oN Component Services Gee File Action View Window Help q ET ct J Console Rock A DOOM Config Component Services SET 3 HZ Computers gt gt gt 8 ual My Computes 7 COM Applications Microsoft Plorosc Ft Microsoft Microsoft We bil Phcrosp t OM Config Script Editor WBEM O WIBEM Provider ild Word Di tali AocShore
97. rver l L Alternate WINS server i Note If Static IP Addresses are used exclusively in the Domain or Workgroup consult the IT Department for available Static IP Addresses Subnet Mask Default Gateway and assistance MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 81 Windows Firewall Setup Navigate to Start Control Panel Windows Firewall and select Off not recommended and click OK Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is helping to protect your PE Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing Unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet ar a network Y On recommended This setting blocks all outside sources from connecting ta this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Select this when you connect to public networks in less secure locations such a airports You will not be notified when Windows Firewall blocks programs Selections on the Exceptions tab will be ignored x DF not recommended Avoid uzing this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this computer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders What else should know about Windows Firewall The Windows Firewall is designed to stop any incoming unsolicited communication across the network In order to achieve successful communication with ease the Windows Firewall of the RCS IIU is set to Off as
98. s automatically transferred into the archives folders replacing the previously stored data file and the current data file will be cleared for collection of new data Note When Auto Archiving is enabled Microcor Tools initiates automatic archiving when the file reaches its limit previous automatically stored archives will be deleted This process will not delete any manually archived files 6 Microcor Tools Output Interface software installed on all RCS Intelligent Interface Units allows users to setup data communication with other computers Click the Interfaces Configuration button to enter the setup screen shown below Select the desired method of transfer and configure the fields if necessary Click the Enabled radio button for the selected data transfer method and click the Save Configuration button prior to pressing Return Typically only one interface either Modbus or OPC is used at a time However it is possibly to use both output interfaces at the same time if required Microcor Tools acts as a Modbus slave and its address is set in the Device window The Com Port should be set to correspond to the hardwired connection to the Modbus Master If Microcor Tools is supplied on an RCS computer or embedded PC the Modbus communications may be via RS 232 or two or four wire RS 485 according to the unit ordered Most commonly Remote Terminal Unit RTU binary protocol is used for economy of transmission data length This and the baud r
99. sory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA systems This software package is included on RCS Supplied hardware such as the Intelligent Interface Unit IU Software Installation and Activation The Microcor Tools Software CD comes with the software installation package manuals and datasheets for PC installation To install the software insert the CD in the CD ROM drive and the AutoPlay feature will open the welcome page which will provide the necessary links for the installation and other options If the AutoPlay feature is disabled browse to the MicrocorTools exe file on the CD and double click and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the install If the default install settings are kept recommended when installing the Microcor Tools Software all associated files will be installed in the C Program Files MicrocorTools directory 2 INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION The Microcor Tools Output Interfaces version requires an activation key from the manufacturer Upon installation run the software by navigating to Start All Programs RCS gt Microcor Tools A dialog box with the message License error No valid license will be displayed followed by the Software Registration dialogue box with the Installation Code see image below 0 Software Registration MAX This software needs to be activated before tt can be used Copy and paste the installation code below and e mail to actyation cosasco com The returned activation
100. suggestions below 1 If a collection of data loggers exist on the PC prepare a list that contains each data logger and its respective Address and Tag in advance to making the trip to the installed area 2 Once in the field connect the Micromate Checkmate DL to the Microcor Data Logger and perform the programming with the information corresponding to the pre made list from above Refer to the Micromate and Checkmate DL User Manuals for more details Configuration of Data Loggers with PC 1 Connect the PC or portable PC to the data logger with the cable P N 748204 for data logger Model ML 9500A or cable P N 748243 for data logger Model ML 9500B 2 Select the Com Port being used on the computer and click the Start button Data Logger Communication l Com For E Start 26 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER A e 3 Switch to the Config DL Transfer screen and select the Address and click the Data Logger checkbox in the Connection section and configure the transmitter as described previously 4 Click the Store Setup command button in the Data Logger section This will populate the text fields in the Data Logger area accordingly Verify all the text fields including Time and Date and Battery for accuracy Read Setup will interrogate the data logger and display stored values and will enable verification of these stored values Data Logger Read Setup If the data loggers are in a hazardous area they will need to be co
101. t sample period Number of Change Motifications last sample period Number of Users Logged On Unit ML TC CA LA Chad Stat SN If the Status bar shows no activity as shown above then the OPC Server is not transferring data Enable the OPC Interface and Save Configuration as shown below Interfaces Modbus Senal Interface Com Port 1 Baud Rate oy Enabled Data Bits Stop Bits Protocol ASCII f ATU Disabled Device 2 le Disabled C Enabled Save Configuration 96 JOPC CONFIGURATION i 3 OPC Client computer does not receive data after the IIU reboot e Ensure the OPC Server is started and running e Ensure the Autostart is checked on the Online Communication area shown below Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Stop Default Port B Auto Archiving e If the Autostart was selected click Stop to enable the Interfaces Configuration button Click the Interfaces Configuration button and make sure the Enabled is selected on the OPC area Save Configuration and Return and try again 4 OPC Server is started and the RCS provided OPC Client Test Utility on the Same computer and Remote computer can connect but other OPC Client s cannot connect e Ensure that the OPCEnum is registered e Verify that the COM Security is configured to allow Everyone or the User full privileges MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 97 Windows Firewall Configuration
102. te 1 Eo Site Communicationss __ Config DLTransfer DataDisplay f Eventlog Existing Sites C New Site Test Site 1 Remove Interfaces Online Communication Data Collection Configuration Start Default Port Set Default Port M Auto Archiving Data Logger Communication N ComPort Start Port Closed 12 27 2007 1 12 PM MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 91 3 Click on the Interfaces Configuration button to open the Interfaces screen On the OPC area select Enabled and Save Configuration and Return Interfaces Modbus Senal Interface Com Port 3 Baud Rate 9600 xl Parity f Enabled Data Bits 8 KI Stop Bits 2 Protocol ASCII ir ATU C sed Device 2 ie Disabled C Enabled Save Configuration 4 When the Enabled selection is made OPC icon will appear on the Windows Status bar as shown below 5 Double click on the OPC icon show above to open the OPC Server status screen Users may monitor the connections from this screen The values for Statistics will dynamically change as clients log on and off of the OPC Server MTXOPCServer File Edit Trace Security Statistic Sample Period me Number of Clients Number of Groups Number of terns Number of Reads last sample period Number of Writes last sample period Number of Change Notifications last sample period Number of Users Logged On Unit 08 ML 10524750 TC 24 08 CR LA 58 72411000 CR24 6967 479
103. te or Mate ll is programmed either for use with the Corrosometer and Corrater range of probes and data loggers or with the Micromate software for use with the Microcor range of data loggers The Mate Programming Utility allows the program in the Corrdata Mate to be changed back and forth if required This process is also used to set the Time Zone in the Micromate which is required for the correct date and time function of the Microcor Software application 3 Make sure that the Mate Programming Utility has been installed on the PC 4 To start the Mate Programming Utility click Start All Programs RCS Programs Mate Programming Utility The following screen will appear t Mate Programming Utility File CommPort Help This Utility Programs a Mate or Micromate 2 This utility is used for changing program from one Mate type to another or when the Mate has become conupted Symptoms of Corruption are gt Program Chksum Error when the unit is switched on gt Large or erroneous numbers in the data as shown in the display gt The screen on the Mata is blank when switched on gt The Mate does not communicate with the PC and the cablesfconnections are good a 5 From the main menu select CommPort and click on the Com port that will be used for communication with the Mate This will usually be Com 1 or Com 2 s Utility Prog sed for char ate has beco 30 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER 6 C
104. the desired ID number from O to 99 and press Enter F1 to proceed to the Set Data Logger Tag display If the ID selected has already been configured the user will be notified if continued with the configuration all previously accumulated data will be erased from the Data Logger Enter Data Logger Tag gt lt Enter Clr BkSp Exit 40 DATA COLLECTION FROM DATA LOGGER XXX In the Enter Data Logger Tag displav enter up to twelve 12 alpha numeric characters to uniquelv identifv the monitoring location This can be a tag number location or process name Pressing Clr F2 clears a previously entered ID Pressing BkSp F3 backs up one space for each time it is pressed so that a change can be made Pressing Exit F4 returns to the Standby display Press Enter F1 to proceed to the Set Sample Rate display Set Sample Rate gt lt minutes Enter Cir BkSp Exit Set the desired sample rate and press Enter F1 to complete the configuration Data Logger is successfully configured when the Checkmate DL displays the screen below Date and Time settings are automatically programmed into the Data Logger using the programmed Checkmate DL time and date Press Exit F4 to return to the Standby screen from the following display ID XX XXXXXXXXXXX MMM DD YYYY HH MM Samp Rate XXXX Exit Note Itis necessary to set the correct DAYLIGHT or STANDARD time zone into the Checkmate DL to accurately Date and Time stamp Data Logger
105. ual Rev J Microcor ucor Corrdata Corrosometer and Corrater are registered trademarks of Rohrback Cosasco Svstems Inc Windowse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopving and recording for anv purpose without the express written permission of Rohrback Cosasco Svstems Inc MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction and Installation sssssenenenzennenzenzenzennen SOmMWare TACKS tea scctea pe pieccsaedeecesanetarecneseenetanteniacesdeaedenmondvncenientenenentente 1 Software Installation and Activation nn nnne nn nn nn men 1 Modifying the Database Locati0nN ooccccccconccocccocnoconocanocanocncnnnnnonanonos 2 Optional Data Remoting Software Add On for Remote Data Collection WAN LAN Chapter 2 Configuration and Setup sssssrennnnkankentenzenzazennenmenzen Create Select and Remove Sites nn nn T Configuring Site and Instrument Locations ssssssessennnnnnzznnnenzennznezznnnz 8 Chapter 3 Online Data Collection ss ss rennennannnenenenenzennennnnnnn Starting and Stopping Data Collection 6 eenennen ann nee en 17 TSS ING ANS e o O O 22 Chapter 4 Data Collection from Data Logger ccsscsseeeeees Configuration of Data Loggers with PC c oncccnncconicccnconncocncnanonanonos 25 Data
106. y MultipllersS o oocoococcocooconcoconconcononconroncnnnaroncnnnanoaronenns 65 AppendixB Modbus Configuration ccccsccsscssessscesceeecnecnscnsenseeeeenenennes 67 AppendixC OPCConfiguratiON conconconconconccnncnnronconconncnnconcnnronrnnnonacanenannnrs 73 Workgroup vs DOMAINS Cl Diana ea ES Configure the IIU on a Domain WorkgrOUP ocococcconccccccocicocicconocanonos 74 Set up the IIU for a Workgroup Network EnvironMment cocccoccoccconicocnnn o 13 1 IU on a Workgroup Network IHU Default 76 2 Setup Automatic Logon IMU Default oocooocccocccocncconnos 77 3 Set Microcor Tools Software to Auto Launch IU Default 78 Setup the Static Internet Protocol IP Address sse ennnnenzznnzznnzz 79 Windows Firewall se UID ie seen tnateuenonadecmecnmieesans ein 81 Setup Windows Folder Properties Disable Use Simple Sharing IIU Default 82 Install Microcor Tools Software and OPC Server Application IIU Default 82 Setting up DCOM Properties Workgroup Networks Only IIU Default 83 Setting up COM Security Properties HU Default ocoooccocccocoo 88 Launching the Microcor Tools OPC SerV T ocoocconccccccoccccncocncocnccnconocononono 90 Using the Preinstalled OPC Client Test Utility on RCS IIU to Test the OPC Server 92 TOLIDIEG OO Munera arte A EA a 94 Appendix D Windows Firewall Configuration
107. y half the regression period so that the latest computed corrosion rate value is shown at the present time This makes it easier to view the metal loss and the best computed corrosion erosion rate for the current time when zoomed in In the case of 7 days worth of metal loss data this means that the 6 days of corrosion rate data will now be positioned with a blank period of 1 day at the start of the 7 days and no blank period at the end of the 7 days Note If data is imported using the Load from Archives feature ensure the Transmitter Sampling Interval is set to the original settings to obtain accurate number of data points when Live Update is used with the zoom feature MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 57 L OO JI Generating a Status Report The historv file that contains all the corrosion data also contains status codes These status codes are not shown by the Microcor Tools History Viewer graphs The Status Report command button is intended to search the history file for status codes and to generate a report in standard text format The command opens the report in the Notepad editor StatusReport Notepad 18 Jan O7 13 53 34 Cor Anod range 16 Jan O 13 44 04 Invalid recor 16 Jan O 13 40 19 Start UB Use the Notepad Print or Save As commands to print or store the report on the hard drive 58 RETRIEVING AND PLOTTING DATA HISTORY VIEWER MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 59
108. y save the configuration on the hard disk select the Site Communications tab and choose Yes when the following dialogue box appears or the click the Save command button Microcor Tools 2 Configuration is changed Do you want ta save it Note Data files DAT that are imported do not include probe reading interval or probe span details This must be separately added on the Config DL Transfer screen This information is stored in the file SET of the original data folder 12 At this point the settings for the current instrument are complete For the next instrument select new Address and repeat steps 1 to 11 Note The entries may be made for all of the instruments before saving the settings However saving the settings after the entries for each location avoids the chance of losing the data accidentally To save the configuration on the hard disk select the Site Communications tab and click the Save command 16 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP MICROCOR TOOLS SOFTWARE VERSION 4 4 5 17 Online Data Collection CHAPTER 3 Starting and Stopping Data Collection For online data collection use the Online Communication section in the Site Communications tab Note It is important to ensure that the Hibernate System Standby and Turn off hard disks on the Windows Power Options is turned to Never so data collection will not be interrupted on Online systems Windows Power Options can be found on the Contr

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