PDA Software User`s Manual For Use with FCI`s ST50 and ST75
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1. This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 7 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC Configuring and Setting up the Pulse Output Channels ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE The Pulse Output Channels are used to Provide Totalizer and Process Alarm information Totalizer information is provided as a voltage pulse and Alarm information is provided as a Voltage State Transition Low To High or High to Low There are 2 channels Channel 1 is a Source Channel and Channel 2 is a Sink Channel See ST50 ST75 Installation Instructions for information on how to connect to these 2 channels From the Setup Menu tap on the Output Config button to open the setup screen for the ST50 ST75 Analog Channel selection and the Pulse Output channel setup Tap on the Pulse Out Setup button to open the Pulse Output Channels Configuration screen Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Chose the signal to be assigned to the Source Channel Choose the signal to be assigned to the Sink Channel Select and enter the new values for Pulse Factor and Sample Period In most cases these values do not do change from the factory settings If the Flow Alarm has been selected then also select the pulse transition format Low to High or High to Low Select the Flow Alarm set point It is selectable in SFPS Some Definitions Sey TAS re Totalizer2. ST75 Diagnostic Functions These functions help in troubleshooting the ST50 ST75 operation when a problem is suspected The ST50 ST75 gives the technician a window from which to analyze the processing of the flow signal information This window opens into 3 areas of the signal processing sequence The first area is the signal as it comes out of the A D in raw counts The second is as the signal is converted into ohms And the third area is after the signal has been temperature corrected e Tap on the Diagnostics radio button of the main screen to open the ST50 ST75 Diagnostics Troubleshooting selection screen e Only one of the 3 areas of the diagnostics can be viewed at a time e To look at a diagnostic data window tap on the Get button next to it e To exit Diagnostic mode tap on the Return button This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 13 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Appendix A Using The Configuration Software Quick Users Guide IR Operation Set the JP5 jumper on the STS0 ST75 in the IR position This jumper is located under the bezel on the LCD display board The IR jumper position is located closest to the LCD display Selecting the Pipe Size ae FF FLUID COMPONENTS FP ho el INTERNATIONAL LLC Units __KFactor__ Line Size _ Temp Flow Rectangular Output Cal PROCESS 1D Unit SETUP LCD Out
3. 75 Factory Set Parameters ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Using the Configuration Software to View ST50 ST75 Process and Instrument Faults ccccccccccsesssssessseeesseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Chapter 6 Using the Configuration Software to Access the ST50 ST75 DIAGNOSTIC Functions 0 0 eee 13 Using the Configuration Software to Troubleshoot the ST50 ST75 With the Diagnostic FUNCTIONS ccccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 Appendix A The Configuration Software Quick Users Guide ccccccccccccsssssesseseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaasseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaeeeeses 14 Appendix B List of Configuration Software Commands ccccccccccccccsssssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaseeeesseeeeeeeeeeseaaaaaaaesseeeeeeeeeess 15 This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 1 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE About This Manual This manual is designed to quickly familiarize you with the use of the Configuration Software It describes all you need to know to effectively use the configurator during the commissioning operational and maintenance phases e Viewing Process data Flow Temperature and Totalizer e Configuring the ST50 ST75 i e Pipe size Type Process units etc e Troubleshooting e Viewing the ST50 ST75 Configuration After you become familiar with the basic functionality of the Configuration Software yo
4. FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC FL PDA Software User s Manual For Use with FCI s ST50 and ST75 Mass Flowmeter Doc 06EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE IMPORTANT Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program s Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement Contents About ETS Mantal ote sud race sss ase useateetaasdorandeasie se ebae sade dons a tiesbsta adi sd eateeseeaaa 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Configuration Software for Use With Your PDA c cece ccccccccccceeecaaeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaas 3 PDA Reguireme nt isurien E E a eee ee Se ea ea 3 Installing the Configuration Software into your PDA 0000s0snnossssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnnnnnnnnssnnsnssnssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssst 3 Seting up the Configuration Software Preferences cosan a condedunsvbergud sneagou A A ness 4 Connecino Com dato g bo 0 foul Lis prema pemen ese tmenntc aes ae a ee ee ave ee eee ee eee ee eee eee 5 Chapter 2 Using the Configuration Software to Setup the ST50 ST75 000 cccccccssseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaaasseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaaas 6 Sene Up and Selecting Process UniS sana ies aac E E N 6 Seine up the Line Lype and Sie rier EE eet Seve geese EEO nO Oe to oe Ee eee 6 Reading and Setting the CMIN and CMAX values for Flow and Tempera
5. Flow Alarm Flow Alarm Geta set Return Sample Period This is the Pulse Output channel update rate Pulse output is not a continuous outputting signal but a new value is updated based on the Sample Period parameter Pulse Factor This is the equivalency number to the corresponding instrument volumetric flow units 1 e 1 pulse is equal to 1 NCMH for a factor of 1 if NCMH are the volumetric units selected This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 06EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Software to Read the ST50 ST75 Process Information The Configuration Software Provides access to 3 Process parameters monitored by the ST50 ST75 Flow meter these parameters are Process Flow Process temperature and Process totalization of flow This chapter will show you how to use the Configuration Software to read these parameters Once the link is established between the ST50 ST75 and the Configuration Software and the Process information reading has been selected it will continue to update about once a second and will stop when the Configuration Software is moved away from the ST50 ST75 IR illumination area or the Return button is tap There are 2 possible screens depending on the parameters selected during setup the basic screen will always show Process Flow and Temperature And the alternative screen will show Process Flow Tempera
6. Parameter Memory Calibration Values Factory Restore Process amp System Faults This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 15 ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE 06EN003372 Rev ORIENTATION FLAT FlexMASSter Y NOMENCLATURE OUTUNE DIMENSION COMPRESSION AITING so FCI s Complete Customer Commitment Worldwide ISO 9001 2000 and AS9100 Certified NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS This document contains confidential technical data including trade secrets and proprietary information which is the property of Fluid Components International LLC FCI Disclosure of this data to you is expressly conditioned upon your assent that its use is limited to use within your company only and does not include manufacture or processing uses Any other use is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of FCI Visit FCI on the Worldwide Web www fluidcomponents com 1755 La Costa Meadows Drive San Marcos California 92078 USA 760 744 6950 800 854 1993 Fax 760 736 6250 Fluid Components International LLC FCI All Rights Reserved O6EN003372 Rev
7. Software to Setup the ST50 ST75 The Configuration Software provides access to the 8 Instruments setup functions of the ST50 ST75 This chapter will show you how to use these 8 setup functions of the ST50 ST75 instrument The functions are e Process Units selection e Pipe Type amp Size selection Units C KFactor e Totalizer amp setup selection e Local LCD setup Line Size Temp Flow e K Factor Setup Output Cal e Temp amp Flow min amp max o LOD Output Config e Analog Output Channels Configuration Return e Pulse Output Channels Configuration e Tap on the Setup button of the main screen to open the Setup selection screen Setting up and Selecting Process Units Setting up the Line Type and Size Tap on the Units button to open the Process Units selection screen Tap on the Get button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Select the new Process unit to use remember to change the Units Sticker on front of the Instrument Tap on the Set button to down load the new Units into the ST50 ST75 From the Setup Menu tap on the Line Size button to open the Line Size selection screen Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the STS0 ST75 Select the Pipe type Rectangular Duct or Round Pipe by taping on the corresponding button Enter the Dimensions of the Plenum selected Tap on the Set button to down load to the ST50 ST75 the con
8. actory Restore screen By performing a restore the parameters that have changed in the field will be lost and the ST50 ST75 Factory calibration setting will be reloaded into the current active memory of the instrument e Tap on the Yes Restore button to initiate the Factory Restore e Tap on the Return button to return to the Utilities Menu YES RESTORE Using the Configuration Software to View the ST50 ST75 Process and System Faults The ST50 ST75 has nine possible alarm conditions it can detect 8 are process related and 1 is instrument related e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 At this time any fault conditions that exist will show with a check on the check box O Below Min Flow e Process related Faults O Above Max Flow Below Min Flow O Below CMin Flow Above Max Flow O Above CMax Flow O Below CMin Temp Below CMin Flow O Above CMax Temp Above CMax Flow O Board Temp Out of Limit Below CMin Temp O TC DeltaR Below DeltaR Min Above CMax Temp O TC DeltaR Above DeltaR Max TC DeltaR Below DeltaR Min TC DeltaR Above DeltaR Max e Instrument related Fault Board Temp Out of Limit This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 12 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 6 Using the Configuration Software to Access the ST50 ST75 Diagnostic Functions The Configuration Software gives access to three ST50
9. figuration data e From the Setup Menu tap on the Temp Flow button to open the setup screen for CMAX and CMIN for Flow and Temperature e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the STS0 ST75 e Select the fields you want to change enter the new data e Tap on the Set button to down load to the ST50 ST75 the configuration data This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 6 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Reading and Setting the KFactors From the Setup Menu tap on the Kfactor button to open the setup screen for the K factors Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Select the fields you want to change enter the new values Tap on the Set button to down load the Parameter Values to the STS0 ST75 Local Display Setup From the Setup Menu tap on the LCD button to open the setup screen for the ST50 ST75 Local Display e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the STS0 ST75 e Choose the new multiplier by taping on the desired selection e Ifyou want to change the display to of full scale tap on the check box for x 1000 Display as of full scale x1 Million e Remember any changes that you make here need to be followed by a change 7 on the display stickers to reflect the new display mode Get all _ acta Return e Tap
10. ftware will load the Configuration Software prc file into the Palm Add on subdirectory e Press the HOTSYNC button on the PDA or cradle to load the Configuration Software into the PDA Congratulations you are ready to use the Configuration software This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 3 O6EN003372 Rev Step2 Setting up the Configuration Software Preferences If you are going to be communicating with the STS50 ST75 through the IrDA link you need do nothing The instructions in this step are to be use only if you are going to use other than the default setting From the applications menu in the PDA tap the i FCI ST50 Icon and the Configuration Software f opening screen will display HotSync 9 Phone Pad F FLUID COMPONENTS PPL A INTERNATIONAL LLC Tap Start to open up to the Top Level Functions screen of the Configuration Software Tap on the FCI ST50 75 to open the options tab tap on Preferences a FLUID COMPONENTS rrererences OMPONENTS ye INTERNATIONAL LLC About ST50__sJATIONAL LLC Exit to Palm OS A Jj Aland lfa A Ty g i 2 DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES The Preferences screen sets up 3 items l NOTE The ability to select the RS232 Serial port by taping on the check box for Use Serial Comm Port You will need a serial cable kit FCI P N 014108 02 connected to the ST50 ST75 The ST50 ST75 must be set for
11. oe e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of Coefficient 2 4 1145938 0 the ST50 ST75 Coefficient 2 5 162140 093 Scroll up and down to view the Configuration and Break Point calibration parameters Delta R Min Delta R Max e This screen allows viewing only Parameters cannot be changed e Tap on the Return button to return to the Utilities Menu This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 11 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Using the Configuration Software to Display and Set the Calibration values of the ST50 ST75 e From the Utilities Menu tap on the Calibration Values button to open the calibration Parameters screen Coefficient 1 1 lt Coefficient 1 2 e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Coefficient 1 3 Coefficient 1 4 Coefficient 1 5 e To Change the value of a Parameter scroll up or down until you find the parameter tap on it to select it then enter the new value in the value field Coefficient 2 1 e Repeat the previous step for as many parameters as need to be changed Coefficient 2 2 Coefficient 2 3 e When you are ready to down load the new values to the ST50 ST75 tap on the Coefficient 2 4 Set All button Using the Configuration Software to Restore the STS50 ST75 Factory set Parameters e From the Utilities Menu tap on the Restore button to open the F
12. on the Set button to down load the configuration data to the ST50 ST75 ko Configuring and Setting up the Analog Outputs Zero and Span Analog Trim Setting The Zero and Span setting for Flow and Temperature are set at the factory and in most cases there is no need to adjust them in the field From the Setup Menu tap on the Output Cal button to open the setup screen for the Zero and Span settings of the two analog output channels Each of the 2 channels gets 2 sets of Zero and Span values that correspond to Flow and Temperature Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Select the fields you want to change enter the new values Tap on the Set button to down load to the ST50 ST75 the Parameters Values Assigning a Signal to the 2 DAC s Typically the Factory Sets DAC 0 I OUTPUT to Flow and DAC 1 V OUTPUT to Temperature e From the Setup Menu tap on the Output Config button to open the setup screen for the ST50 ST75 Analog Channel selection and the Pulse Output channel setup e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 e Choose the signal to be assigned to DAC 0 or I OUTPUT e Choose the signal to be assigned to DAC 1 or V OUTPUT e Tap on the Set button to down load the configuration data to the ST50 ST75 Pulse Out Setup _ Return l Out Flow V Out Flow l Out Temp V Out Temp _Get_ set
13. put Config DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES Return 1 Tap SETUP 2 Tap Line Size 3 Select Plenum Type 4 Tap Get AlI 5 Enter Dimension 6 Tap Set Tap Return Changing Units Lime Size MA Temp Flow Output Cal PROCESS 1D Unit SETUP LCD Output Config DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES Return 1 Tap SETUP 2 Tap Units 3 Tap Get 4 Select desired Units amp Tap Set Tap Return C A 2 j Setting Pulse Output Channels as Alarm Outputs Totalizer Totalizer FlowAlarm GCEZIEGL oo a l Out Flow V Out Flow _set_ set Pulse Out Setup _Return Process munit 1 Tap SETUP 2 Tap Output Config 3 Tap Pulse Out Setup 4 Select Flow Alarm 5 Enter Set point Value 6 Select Pulse Transition This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 14 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC Appendix B List of Configuration Software Commands The following is a summary list of Configuration Software Commands Process Displays Process data no sub menus Unit ID Display Instrument manufacturing information no sub menus Setup Instrument Setup functions up to 3 levels of sub menus Units KFactor Line Size Temp Flow Totalizer Output Cal LCD Output Config Pulse Out Setup Diagnostics Troubleshooting Functions no sub menus Reset ST50 ST75 Display
14. rosoft Windows is required The minimum requirements for Windows computers are as follows A Pentium class PC running one of the following operating systems e Windows 98 e Windows 2000 Pro requires administrator rights to run the Configuration Software Installation software e Windows XP Home or Pro requires administrator rights to run the Configuration Software Installation software e Less than 1 megabyte MB of available hard disk space e VGA monitor or better e CD ROM or DVD ROM drive e Mouse e One available USB port or serial port for the PDA s serial cradle cable Step1 Run the Configuration Software Installation P N 019819 01 exe WARNING If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP you need to be in administrator mode or you need to have your IT administrator install it e Confirm that the PDA is connected to the PC through the Cradle cable e The installation software is located on the FCI Provided CD load the CD into the CD ROM drive e During the Installation you will be asked for a pass word there is label attached to the back of CD case with the password the password is case sensitive be sure to enter the information as it appears in the label Have the information ready before you Start the installation e The installation software will run automatically if it doesn t open the CD directory with windows explorer select and click on file 019819 01 exe to start the installation e The installation so
15. serial wire communication and a PDA specific serial cable may be required Timeout sets the time the configurator waits or response from the ST50 ST75 before indicating a problem Password is needed for some of the utility functions More of this in chapter 5 JP5 in the ST50 ST75 to RS232 communication position FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE To Do List When using the Configuration Software and the ST50 ST75 in serial cable mode remember to change the jumper 06EN003372 Rev This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 4 FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Step3 Connecting to the STS0 ST75 The recommended method for connecting to the STS50 ST75 with the Configuration Software is by means of the IR Link IR interface For best results on establishing a good IR link between the ST50 ST75 and the PDA place the PDA in front of the ST50 ST75 as shown below at a distance of no more than 5 feet The ST50 S75 can also be connected to the Configuration Software by means of an RS322 Serial cable The serial cable attaches on the back of the STS0 ST75 _ gt with the other side connecting to the PDA serial connection This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 5 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 2 Using the Configuration
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17. ture and Totalizer values Getting Process Data e Tap on the Process button of the main screen to open the Process information screen Basic Screen Return e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 Basic Screen with Totalizer active Return This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 9 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Software to Read the ST50 ST75 ID Information The Configuration Software provides access to ST50 ST75 manufacturing information such as Unit Serial Number ST50 ST75 Firmware Version User Name and Shop Order number called Shop Name This information helps to identify the flow meter and can be used by technical support personnel to retrieve factory records and help resolve filed problems and issues Getting the ST50 ST75 Instrument Information e Tap on the Unit ID button of the main screen to open the ST50 ST75 Manufacturing Information screen ST50 75 Info e Tap On the Get All button to read the current setup of the ST50 ST75 This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 10 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 5 Using the Configuration Software to Access the ST50 ST75Utilities Functions The Configuration Software gives access to the five ST50 ST75 Utilit
18. u can use the rest of this manual as a reference guide for less common tasks This page is subject to proprietary rights statement on last page 2 O6EN003372 Rev FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC ST50 ST75 PDA SOFTWARE Chapter 1 Setting Up the Configuration Software for Use With Your Handheld PDA The Configuration Software enables you to communicate with the ST50 ST75 Flowmeter through the IrDA wireless link or the use of a RS232 cable The Configuration Software loads into a Palm OS based PDA The IR connection provides the convenience of not having to open the ST50 ST75 and connect a cable to access its information The ST50 ST75 data and parameters are organized in a way that make it easy to find the information that you need The Configuration Software with the Palm OS PDA offers a new level of ease in using FCI s ST50 ST75 Flowmeters PDA Requirements The Configuration Software requires a PDA with the Palm OS 4 1 or newer it requires a PDA with a IrDA wireless link The Configuration Software requires about 200K of memory to run in the PDA The Configuration Software has been tested with the Palm Tungsten e the Palm Zire 71 and the Palm m5185 For downloading the Configuration Software into the PDA the PDA will need the serial cradle cable connected to the PC with the Palm Quick Install software installed Installing the Configuration Software into your PDA To Install the Configuration Software into the PDA a PC with Mic
19. y Functions These functions help to Check the calibration and configuration parameters help restore factory setting and display any process or instrument alarms that may have been set e Tap on the Utilities button of the main screen Reset ST50 ST75 to open the ST50 ST75 Utilities selection screen Display Parameter Memory Calibration Values Factory Restore Process amp System Faults Using the Configuration Software to Reset the ST50 ST75 Flowmeter From the Utilities Menu tap on the Reset ST50 ST75 button to open the Soft Reset screen of the ST50 ST75 This command will force a re initialization of the STS0 ST75 software This command should only be use with the advice and supervision of an FCI trained technical personnel e Tap on the YES RESET button At this time the ST50 ST75 will break the communication link and the Configuration Software will respond with an error message Communication has to be re established with the STS0 ST75 FCIST50 75 Unexpected data received Please try again O Return e After restoring communication tap on the Return button to return to the Utilities Screen OK_ Using the Configuration Software to Display the ST50 ST75 Configuration and Calibration Parameters e From the Utilities Menu tap on the Display Parameter Memory button to open the Configuration and Coefficient 2 2 366 724 lt Calibration Parameters screen Coefficient 2 3 a
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