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1. 4 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm General Informatio Security Code Lis r Setup Analog Inputs Channel Description Meter Pressure 1 Meter Pressure 2 Meter Temperature Differential Pressure 1 Differential Pressure 2 Live Specific Gravity Analog Input Channel 26 Enter desired value Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 1 14 23 35 SECTION 2 79 80 SFACCESS The SETUP ANALOG INPUTS screen provides the user the ability to modify the input status of the analog inputs for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on The input status of analog inputs may either be Fixed or Live If the input status of an analog input is set to Live then the live value will be used in the calculations If the input status of an analog input is set to Fixed then the user may supply a desired value to be used in the calculations which overrides the live input value To change the input status of an analog input locate the cursor at the Status field of the desired analog input using the ARROW keys Press the SPACE BAR until the desired status appears in the field This field may be set to either Fixed or Live To modify the value of a Fixed analog input locate the cursor to the Value field of the desired analog input and enter the new value The user may abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the ESC Escape key When this key is pressed the SETUP ANAL
2. Fields fivailable 3898 Number of decimal places for the field 240 APPENDIX B SFACCESS A complete list of the SFACCESS program s field definitions is presented in the following table LOG TIME Character FAULTS DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 9 APPENDIX B Character Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric WW GJ G3 U2 GW lo C3 QW CO 241 SFACCESS 5 After the field definitions have been entered use the TAB key to move to the OK option on the screen and press the ENTER key to display a pop up window used for entering a database name as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Structure Name the new database IW rie 3 COMMFUNC 1 GOODIES1 SAMPLE TUTORIAL 1 Directory FOXHELP DBF FOXUSER DBF INSTALL DBF Save 1 All Files lt Cancel gt DMIMPORT Number of decimal places for the field 242 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 6 At the pop up window enter the database name press the ENTER key use the TAB key to move to the Save option on the screen and press the ENTER key to display a pop up window which asks the user to respond to the question Input data records now The user selects and enters a no response which creates the database structure and returns the FoxPro program to the initial program screen APPENDIX B 243 SFACCESS y At th
3. Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm General ion Display Data Log Def inition 7 A Se ID NUICTTEN 1 Hour Contract Hour Channel Description Type Len Dec Ex Format i Meter Pressure 1 AUG 6 O XXXXXX NE Differential Pressure 1 AUG 4 1 XXX X SAE Meter Temperature AUG 4 O0 XXXX fame Meter Pressure 2 AUG 6 QO XXXXXX IE Differential Pressure 2 AUG 4 1 XXK X iw Logged Accumulated Volume 1 SSZ 6 1 XXXXX X r2 Logged Accumulated Volume 2 SSZ 6 1 XXXXX X GHE Today s Volume SS 8 1 XXXXXXX X EM Yesterday s Volume SS 8 1 XXXXXXX X 10 ESC F10 Done Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 14 26 52 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 183 SFACCESS The Analog Inputs Option The sixth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Analog Inputs option At the Analog Inputs option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY ANALOG INPUTS screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the values and status of the analog inputs for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm m General Information Security Code List l Display Analog Inputs Channel Description eo nits Status Battery Meter Pressure 1 Meter
4. SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE 1 Pressures CEE Mon itor Check Calibration Window Meter Pressure 1 Psi Gauge 0 Yes F2 Enter Expected Value F10 Done ESC Quit L Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 08 12 16 200 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION WINDOW screen for meter pressure 1 appears the user has options at the as found field to observe the meter pressure 1 value and if the value is acceptable to press the F10 key and exit from the screen Or at the as found field to press the F2 key to cursor to the expected field in order to enter an expected value at the expected field to enter an expected value and press the ENTER key to proceed to the confirm field at the confirm field to press the SPACE BAR and toggle a YES or NO confirmation or at any time to press the ESC Escape key to abort the process SECTION 4 201 SFACCESS The Others Option The second of the two options available within the On line MAIN MENU Calibration option is the Others option At the Others option press the ENTER key to display a CALIBRATION OPTIONS pop up window which is shown in the following illustration This pop up window lists two further sub options which are Calibrate Transducer and Monitor Check Calibration The Calibrate Transducer sub op
5. View Event Logs Kolo GU ODESSA TARZANGES K oma ILI 488213 ITE 7 l JE 1 Hourly Hour ules ODESSA TARZANA I 4882131 TIE ee SSNGL Description Number Ualue 1 Old Value 2 N 11 01 91 11 01 91 11 01 91 11 01 91 11 01 91 11 05 91 11 05 91 11 05 91 11 05 91 11 06 91 11 06 91 11 12 91 11 12 91 11 12 91 11 12 91 11 12 91 11 14 91 11 14 91 11 14 91 09 29 49 User Logged On 120 09 30 23 Event Log Upload 911024093602 911101092 09 32 36 Event Log Upload 911022085029 911101093 09 34 14 Data Log Upload 911022100000 911101090 09 34 32 Locat Block Set Upload Date 09 59 43 User Logged On 120 10 00 13 Event Log Upload 911101092949 911105095 10 00 53 Data Log Upload 911101070000 911105100 10 01 08 Locat Block Set Upload Date 08 05 13 Alarm Activate 8 08 51 38 Alarm Deactivate 8 10 16 25 User Logged On 120 10 16 43 Alarm Acknowledg 8 10 17 00 Event Log Upload 911105095943 911112101 10 18 09 Data Log Upload 911105070000 911112100 10 18 25 Locat Block Set Upload Date 07 38 50 Alarm Activate 13 07 40 06 Alarm Deactivate 13 07 42 36 Alarm Activate 13 E SFACCESS DAT 1 E 424 1 15 54 43 SECTION 3 SFACCESS Tabular data log screens such as VIEW EVENT LOGS screen can be viewed and manipulated by using the HOME Key to display data beginning at the earliest date the END key to display data ending with the latest date the LEFT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the left the RIGHT ARROW key to scr
6. Line 3 Column Headings Tag Type Channel Label Label Value Units Fix Var APPENDIX A 217 SFACCESS Line 4 until the next MISC_TAG_START tag name tag type channel long label short label value unit label fixed var char where tag name is the channel tag such as DIFF PRESI LIVE SPEC GRAV etc up to 15 characters in length tag type is DIN digital input DOUT digital output AIN analog input AOUT analog output ASCALE analog input output low or high scale CALC calculated channel 294 ALARM alarm enable disable status or setpoint SPEC special items found on general menu in SFAccess SETUP and DISPLAY function channel is the SolarFlow Plus channel number for tag types DIN DOUT AIN and AOUT channel number decimal 1 or 2 for analog low and high scale respectively ex 20 1 low scale 20 2 high scale 2001 to 2020 for ALARM and 1000 to 1015 for SPEC Channel numbers for SPEC type channels are not guaranteed to remain the same over different revisions of the SFAccess program It is recommended that the tag name be used to identify these channels NOTE In the SFACCESS program application files are NOT configured to collect ALARM or SPEC types 218 APPENDIX A SFACCESS long label is the long descriptive label for the channel short label is a brief 12 characters maximum label for the channel value is the c
7. hits Pipe Diameter 1 Pipe Diameter 2 8 071 Orifice Diameter 1 4 000 Orifice Diameter 2 4 000 Low Flow Cutoff Limit 2 00 of Full Scale fitnospheric Pressure 14 73 Psi Absolute Pressure Base 14 73 Psi Absolute Temperature Base 60 Orifice Material Steel Supercompressibility Method NX 19 Standard Enter desired value Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 EI 75 14 26 16 88 SECTION 2 SFACCESS This screen provides the ability to modify a calculation value for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on To modify a calculation value locate the cursor to the Value field of the desired channel using the arrow keys The Value field has one of two data entry formats which are numeric or selection To modify a numeric field simply enter the desired value To modify a selection field press the SPACE BAR until the desired value appears in the field The user may abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the Escape ESC key When this key is pressed the SETUP CALCULATION CONFIGURATION screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP CALCULATION CONFIGURATION screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process
8. Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 424 1 15 58 05 J SECTION 3 141 SFACCESS At any time during the exporting process the user may abort the operation by pressing the ESC Escape key As shown in the following illustration the EXPORT screen will then display the message Export aborted Press any key to continue to indicate the process has been discontinued SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu TTS Export All Collected Data Selected Location r Export eg ey ge hile ginis pmMMODESSA TARZAN Export aborted Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 4 1 07 57 11 142 SECTION 3 SFACCESS If the exporting process is not aborted the collected data for the specified location will be exported until the operation is completed Upon completion the EXPORT screen which is shown in the following illustration will appear with the message Finished Press any key to continue SolarFlou Plus ficcess Off line Menu TTT Export All Collected Data Selected Location Export eae meee te ODESSA TARZAN Finished Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 74 7 1 08 00 00 SECTION 3 143 SFACCESS THE ERASE OPTION The Erase option which is shown in the following illustration is the fifth of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains only one sub option which is
9. by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the VIEW MISCELLANEOUS LOGS screen which is shown in the following illustration for the ODESSA TARZAN location Loc Unit 32 22 22 19 19 36 37 35 58 20 20 21 21 31 52 30 33 60 38 Name Name Description Atmospheric Pressure Differential Pressure Differential Pressure Differential Pressure Differential Pressure Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Specific Gravity Lou Flow Cutoff Limit Meter Pressure High Meter Pressure Low Uieu Miscellaneous Lo ODESSA TARZAN ES K i ODESSA TARZAN OTLA oie High Range High Range Low Range Lou Range Meter Temperature High Meter Temperature Lou Orifice Diameter Orifice Material Pipe Diameter Pressure Base Sampler Output Pulse Period Tap Location Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT SECTION 3 gs Cnt Cal 0 00 0 00 0 600 2 00 1500 0 150 0 6 500 Steel 10 035 14 65 0 0 Downstream 1 1 Hour GA3 2480 SSNGL S Ualue Units Psi fibsolute Inches Uater Inches Uater Inches Uater Inches Uater Mol 7 Mol 7 z of DiffP Scale Psi Gauge Psi Gauge Degrees F Degress F Inches Inches Psi fibsolute Seconds 42 1 15 54 06 127 SFACCESS Tabular data log screens such as VIEW MISCELLANEOUS LOGS screen can be viewed and manipulated by using the HOME Key to display data beginning at the earliest date th
10. 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 13 ap 91 11 88 AN At this point the user is able to manipulate the imported SFACCESS data as required 258 APPENDIX B SFACCESS PARADOX Using PARADOX software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following steps 1 After entering the PARADOX program the MAIN MENU screen is displayed as shown in the following illustration Image Forms Tools Scripts Help Exit iS to move around menu then press to make selection APPENDIX B 259 SFACCESS 2 At the MAIN MENU screen use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Tools option and press the ENTER key to display the screen that provides the Tools menu as shown in the following illustration Exportinport Copy Delete Info Net Hore Rename a table custom form report or script s to move around menu then press to make selection 260 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 3 At the screen that provides the Tools menu use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the ExportImport option and press the ENTER key to display the screen that provides the ExportImport menu as shown in the following illustration Convert from Paradox format to another file format Use gt and 4 keys to move around menu then press to make selection APPENDIX B 261 SFACCESS 4 At the screen that provides the ExportImport menu use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW key
11. 2 SECTION 1 SFACCESS PROGRAM FEATURES The DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS program is a menu driven program with menus options and windows designed to allow the user efficient operation of the system in both a personal computer PC environment and SOLARFLOW PLUS computer environment This section categorizes lists and briefly explains the basic operational features of the program including all menus sub menus and windows along with their various options and selections the designated key functions which allow the user to successfully use and navigate through the system SECTION 1 3 SFACCESS DUAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT The SFACCESS program has the unique distinction of containing two MAIN MENU screens with each one containing distinct options sub menus and windows The necessity for such a dual arrangement is because the SFACCESS program is designed to link together operate in and communicate between a personal computer PC environment and a SOLARFOW PLUS computer environment The MAIN MENU screen for the personal computer PC environment is designated as the SOLARFLOW PLUS ACCESS Off line menu and the MAIN MENU screen for the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer environment is designated as the SOLARFLOW PLUS ACCESS On line menu Broad features of both environment halves will be briefly presented in following sub sections which are entitled OFF LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW and ON LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW For furt
12. 106 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the PRINT OPTIONS screen for All locations has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and the SPACE BAR to select one or more of the Report Types to be printed The Report Types include Data Log Reports Miscellaneous Data Reports Event Log Reports Calibration Reports Alarm Event Log Reports Parameter Change Event Log Reports use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and the SPACE BAR to select one or more of the Data Log Options which apply to the printing of data log records only These options include SECTION 3 Details which is a detailed report that is printed with no totals Hourly Totals which is a detail report that is printed with hourly totals Daily Totals which is a detail report that is printed with daily totals 107 SFACCESS Range Totals which is a detail report that is printed with range totals use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the Beginning Date Time field and enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when to begin printing in the period of time covered by the collected data If no beginning date or time is entered then printing will begin at the first or oldest record in the database use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the Ending Date Time field and enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when to end printing in the period of time covered by
13. 6 At the question and selection choice Input data records now Y N the user should select the N No option which will cause the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen to re appear as shown in the following illustration dBASE IU CONTROL CENTER CATALOG D DBASENUNTITLED CAT DM IMPORT I I I File Description Reports Applications c Il l Foras if ll B Ji Help Fi Use 4 Data F2 Design Shift F2 Quick Report Shift F9 Menus F18 APPENDIX B 229 SFACCESS Ds At the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the newly created database name in the Data column and press the ENTER key in order to use that database and cause a popup option window to appear as shown in the following illustration dBASE IU CONTROL CENTER CATALOG D DBASENUNTITLED CAT Foras Reports Labels Applications ESEG Modify structure order Display data Press ENTER to select or ESC to cancel File DM IMPORT DBF Description Select option and press ENTER or press first letter of desired option 230 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 8 After the pop up option window appears use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Use File field and press the ENTER key or press the first letter of the desired option to remove the pop up option window and cause the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen to re appear as shown i
14. SIFACCESS USER MANUAIL DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL HOUSTON TEXAS Part Number 3 9000 509 REVISION F DECEMBER 1998 wre Year 2000 Warranty The Company represents and warrants that computer programs in any medium software firmware and combinations thereof Deliverables manufactured by the Company and incorporated into or supplied by the Company for use with goods manufactured by the Company will under normal use and care 1 recognize and accept dates falling on or after 1 January 2000 ii recognize and accept the year 2000 and every succeeding fourth year as leap years iii recognize and accept 29 February in the year 2000 and every succeeding fourth year iv record store process sequence present and output calendar dates and data related to dates falling on or after 1 January 2000 in the same manner and with the same functionality as they do on or before 31 December 1999 and without errors or omissions and v lose no functionality with respect to the introduction into them of dates or data related to dates falling on or after 1 January 2000 provided that in the case of any non conforming Deliverables that are returned to the Company promptly following discovery of the non conformity the Company will at its option and cost repair or replace such Deliverable or refund to the Purchaser the purchase price therefor This shall be the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the foregoing w
15. 5 vli P w Database D dbaseNDMIMPORT E E aaa Select nae Position selection bar fl Leave picklist Esc fidd records to database file from text file fields sepa by character APPENDIX B 235 SFACCESS 13 After the desired directory and export file s have been located and selected press the ENTER key to append the chosen records to the database and display them in the picklist pop up window as shown in the following illustration Enter records from keyboard Append records from dBASE file s Ht Copy records from non dBASE file LOC_DATE RapidFile LOC_TIME dBASE II FAULTS Framework I1 Lotus 1 2 3 UisiCalc SVLK Multiplan Text fixed length fields Blank delimited Character delinited Database D dbase NDMIMPORT eS ae Position selection bar fi Select Leave picklist Esc Add records to database file from text file fields sep character NOTE The picklist pop up window displays only files with a TXT extension Therefore the ASCH SFACCESS export files will need to be renamed accordingly 236 APPENDIX B SFACCESS so FOXPRO Using FoxPro software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following procedure 1 After entering the FoxPro program press the ALT and F keys simultaneously in order to display the File option s pull down menu as shown in the following illustration This menu contains a list of file command options cyte File BGR See CITEC nog Mga mee ply Sav
16. SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE Pressures CECT Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT l1 49 1 09 12 40 J 192 SECTION 4 SFACCESS SECTION 4 IMPORTANT For more complete details about calibration calibration procedures for specific models and modules calibration reference devices etc refer to the DANIEL INDUSTRIES MODEL 2470 SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL Daniel Part No 3 9000 451 193 SFACCESS The Pressures Option The first of the two options available within the On line MAIN MENU Calibration option is the Pressures option At the Pressures option press the ENTER key to display a CALIBRATION OPTIONS pop up window which is shown in the following illustration This pop up window lists two further sub options which are Calibrate Transducer and Monitor Check Calibration The Calibrate Transducer sub option provides the calibration capabilities and the Monitor Check Calibration sub option provides the monitor and calibration check capabilities SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration EHE 0 i Pressures 1 Calibration Options Calibrate Transducer Monitor Check Calibration gu SS SS See Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 09 13 39 194 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Calibrate Transducer The first of the two op
17. This screen allows the user to modify the calibration input values for the As found and Actual Zero Set Full Set and Mid Set points for the meter temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on Calibration Meter Temperature Degrees F Mid Set Press ENTER key to accept value displayed Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE _Pressures Others i 49 1 09 15 39 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the CALIBRATION screen for meter temperature appears the user has options at the as found Zero Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Zero Set value displayed at the actual Zero Set field to enter the actual Zero Set value and press the ENTER key at the as found Full Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Full Set value displayed at the actual Full Set field to enter the actual Full Set value and press the ENTER key at the as found Mid Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Mid Set value displayed at the actual Mid Set field to enter the actual Mid Set value and press the ENTER key SECTION 4 205 SFACCESS At any point during the calibration of meter temperature the user may press the ESC Escape key to abort the calibration process as shown in the followi
18. diskettes which come furnished with the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS SOFTWARE PROGRAM Daniel Part No 3 2470 040 SECTION 2 23 SFACCESS INSTALLATION PROCEDURES After minimum hardware and software requirements have been satisfied the SFACCESS program can be installed on the PC CAUTION Before installing the SFACCESS Va program on the PC backup copies of the original program diskettes should be made and the original diskettes should be stored in a secure location Although installation is essentially the same for both the 3 5 720 Kb and 5 25 360 Kb floppy diskettes there are some differences worth noting Consequently installation procedures for the 3 5 720 Kb and 5 25 360 Kb floppy diskettes will be described separately To install the program using the 3 5 floppy diskette l insert the single 3 5 720 Kb floppy diskette into the appropriate drive on the PC 2 type the letter corresponding to the diskette drive where the diskette was inserted followed by a colon and the word INSTALL and press the ENTER key 3 after the brief appearance of a DANIEL INDUSTRIES copyright and identification screen an initial prompt screen will appear with the message s This program will install SFACCESS on your computer system and verify the integrity of the distribution disk You may press the ESC 24 SECTION 2 SFACCESS Escape key at any time to abort the installation INSTALL will ask you several questions ab
19. Data Selected Location Export Exporting Location aii Finished Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 42 1 15 57 35 SECTION 3 139 SFACCESS The Selected Location Option The last of the two options available within the MAIN MENU Export option is the Selected Location option To select and highlight the Selected Location option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display a pop up window with one or more locations listed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu CUINMSUENEUCER Export All Collected Data Selected Location Location List BLANK LOCATION DAEMON TEST ODESSA TARZAN U T to J U WAHA p Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 57 46 140 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the pop up window is accessed highlight and select the desired location which in this case is the ODESSA TARZAN selection by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display an EXPORT screen which is shown in the following illustration that indicates the SFACCESS program is automatically exporting the SOLARFLOW PLUS data for the specified location SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu CUINMSUENEUCEN Export All Collected Data Selected Location rm Export aN me Meee ODESSA TARZAN Press ESC to abort
20. De a 1 Select Position selection bar Add records to database file from text file fields sepa APPENDIX B 233 SFACCESS 11 234 At the second pop up menu window press the letter C key to select Character delimited and display a third pop up menu window on the right side of the screen as shown in the following illustration Enter records froa keyboard Append records fron dBASE file gt Copy records from non dBASE file RapidFile dBASE II Framework II Lotus 1 2 3 VisiCalc SVLK Multiplan Text fixed length fields Blank delinited Character delinited APPENDIX B SFACCESS E ee 12 At the third pop up menu window which appears at the right side of the screen press the ENTER key to accept the default delimiter and display another and fourth pop up window the picklist at the top right portion of the screen as shown in the following illustration and use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys and the ENTER key as many times as necessary in order to locate and select the directory containing the desired export file s 10 11 31 am Enter records from keyboard Append records from dBASE file 4i gt Copy records fron non dBASE file LOC_DATE RapidFile LOC_TIME dBASE II FAULTS Framework II DATA 68 Lotus 1 2 3 VisiCalc SYLK Muitiplan Text fixed length fields Blank delimited Character delinited 5 a D jt 5 3 GRI DATA DATA DATA DATA DATI _4 _5 _6 md a 8
21. Per E Daily Flou Rate 2 40886 8 Per E Total Accumulated Volume 2 205691 7 Station Hourly Flow Rate 3407 8 Per ae Station Daily Flow Rate 81787 0 Per ae Station Total Accumulated Vol 411432 9 Today s Volume 25761 3 ESC F10 Done Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 1 14 32 59 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 188 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Calculation Configuration Option The eleventh of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Calculation Configuration option At the Calculation Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY CALCULATION CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the calculation values for the channel descriptions for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Information l Display Calculation Configuration Channel Description Pipe Diameter 1 Pipe Diameter 2 Orifice Diameter 1 Orifice Diameter 2 Low Flow Cutoff Limit Atmospheric Pressure Pressure Base Temperature Base Orifice Material Superconmpressibility Method NX 19 Standard ESC F10 Done Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 49 1 14 34 21 After observing these value
22. Pressure 2 Meter Temperature Differential Pressure 1 Differential Pressure 2 Live Specific Gravity Analog Input Channel 26 ESC F10 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 1 14 29 37 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 184 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Status Inputs Option The seventh of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Status Inputs option At the Status Inputs option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY STATUS INPUTS screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the values and status of the inputs for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Informat cR Display Status Inputs Channel Description e Units Status Specific Gravity Option Live Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel On Live Status Input Channel 18 On Live ESC F10 D Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 14 29 56 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 185 Th
23. Type field contains the logging method used when the data is logged This field may be set to Averaged AVG Snapshot SS or Snapshot and Zero SSZ The Field Length field contains the number of significant digits of the data to place in the log This field may be set to 2 4 6 or 8 The Decimal Places field contains the number of the significant digits that must appear to the right of the decimal place of the data to be placed in the log This SECTION 2 SFACCESS value must not be greater than the value specified in the Field Length field The Example Format field is a protected field and can not be directly modified by the user This field can be used as a reference and shows the resulting format of the data once it has been placed in the data log This field is automatically updated by SFACCESS any time a change is made to either the Field Length value or the Decimal Places value To add a new channel to the current data log definition use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to locate the cursor to the Channel Description field where the new channel definition is to be placed and press the F2 key When the F2 key is pressed all channel definitions below and including the cursor are shifted one location down A new window appears containing a list of all available channel descriptions defined for the specific application Use the UP and DOWN ARROW kesy and the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to locate the cursor to the desired channel description
24. and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Import option as shown in the following illustration and then press the ENTER key to access the IMPORT pop up window Copy data fron a text file into the spreadsheet p E F G H File Retrieve Save Combine Xtract Erase Directory Parse tSRZ 0S ul 91 61 33 PM APPENDIX B 269 SFACCESS 4 At the IMPORT pop up window use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Comma amp Delimited File option as shown in the following illustration and press the ENTER key to access the edit line at the top of screen Inport a text file delimited by and quotes A B C D E F G H Import ASCII Text File Comma amp Delimited File ul 91 61 33 PM 270 APPENDIX B SFACCESS J After accessing the edit line enter the path name of the SFACCESS export file to be imported as shown in the following illustration Enter name of file to import D DM 0UT D F G H Inport ASCII Text File Dama Delinited File 33 Jul 91 61 33 PN NUM In this example the screen indicates the use of a wildcard character to access the available files APPENDIX B 271 SFACCESS 6 After the path name of the SFACCESS export file has been entered press the ENTER key to display a pop up window that lists the files available for importation as shown in the following illustration DANEVENT OUT DANMISC OUT pDo Jul 91 61 33 PM 272 APPEN
25. digital settings located under Function Levels option NOTE To use a particular function the user s access level must be less than or equal to the function s access level SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the options settings have been selected press the F10 key to indicate both that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 2 59 SFACCESS The Save Configuration Option The last of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Save Configuration option To select and highlight the Save Configuration option which is shown in the following illustration use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure Save Configuration Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 LI 75 1 10 06 49 At this point installation and setup procedures are complete Any changes or selections which have been made can now be saved by pressing the ENTER key or when exiting the program through the Off line MAIN MENU s Exit option 60 SECTION 2 SFACCESS EXITING THE PROGRAM To exit from the SFACCESS program and return to DOS use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to select and highlight the Exit option on the Off line MAIN MENU which is shown in the following illustration and press the E
26. eee Enter the field name Insert Delete EN MN in with a letter and may contain letters digits and underscores Field names be APPENDIX B 225 SFACCESS 3 At the screen used for entering the components of the database structure enter the database structure as shown in the following illustration and when finished press the ENTER key on a blank line in order to save the newly entered data Character Character Numer ic Numeric Numeric Numeric Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numeric 45 B 5 24 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 DNTTTTIUETITTTSSUITNNNNN Field 14 14 Mun hange option to index on this ficld Spacebar 226 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 4 When the ENTER key is pressed to save the new database structure a popup window will appear as shown in the following illustration At this point enter the database name and again press the ENTER key Layout Organize Nuneric Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numeric Numeric APPENDIX B 227 SFACCESS 5 After the ENTER key has been pressed and the database name has been saved a question and selection choice Input data records now Y N will appear at the bottom of the screen as shown in the following illustration Numeric Numer ic Numeric Numeric Numeric Numer ic haracter Database D dbase lt NEW gt Field 147 14 2 NEECCE GA EL Input data records now C 228 APPENDIX B SFACCESS
27. in detail in later sections However the MAIN MENU options along with any associated menus are shown in the following illustrations These menus which are also accessed and viewed from left to right on the MAIN MENU screen are SECTION 1 13 SFACCESS Logoff Go Off line Collect Update Since Last Collection Specified Number of Days Specified Date Range All Stored Information Display General Information Security Code List User Report Definition Communication Configuration Data Log Definition Analog Inputs Status Inputs Control Outputs Scale Values Rates and Volumes Calculation Configuration Alarm Configuration Calculation Factors this menu is application specific 14 SECTION 1 SFACCESS Setup General Information Security Code List User Report Definition Communication Configuration Data Log Definition Analog Inputs Control Outputs Scale Values Calculation Configuration Alarm Configuration Calculation Factors Calibration Pressures Others Alarm Acknowledge BOTTOM TITLE LINE This line which appears at the bottom of most program screens and is sometimes referred to as the status line provides several types of information From left to right this information is the Press F1 for Help message which reminds the user what key to press in order to access help information on the program s screens operations and functions this menu
28. is application specific SECTION 1 15 16 SFACCESS the path and file name of the currently active data base the current amount of disk space being used which is expressed as a percentage the current time SECTION 1 SFACCESS KEY FUNCTIONS The SFACCESS program contains several designated keys which are programmed to allow the user quickly to perform various operations and functions However on occasion when manipulating a graph screen the function or operation of these keys may temporarily change or other keys which are used infrequently may be temporarily activated When these situations occur the user will be given complete instructions about their use and operation The designated function keys are Fl the F1 function key which accesses HELP for a designated menu sub menu screen field option selection etc When viewing of the HELP screen is completed the ESC Escape key allows the user to exit from HELP F2 the F2 function key which allows the user to skip the entering of a value in a particular field such as might be found in the On line MAIN MENU s Calibration option Insert to List a value or entry to a list such as might be found in the On line MAIN MENU s Setup option F3 the F3 function key which allows the user to Delete from List a value or entry on a list such as might be found in the On line MAIN MENU s Setup option F9 the F9 function key which all
29. is completed the Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 89 SFACCESS After the SETUP CALCULATION CONFIGURATION screen appears the user should use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through and enter values for each of the channel description entries press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process 90 SECTION 2 SFACCESS ee The Alarm Configuration Option The tenth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Alarm Configuration option At the Alarm Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP ALARM CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Setup Alarm Conf iguration Value Units Alarm Description Seu Enable EASIER 10 8 Uolts Battery Low Meter Pressure 1 nO Enable Low Setpoint O gh Scale Sime eho 1 01 gh Scale Meter Pressure 2 eure Enable Low Setpoint O gh Scale Scie TOM 1 01 gh Scale Press SPACE to select desired value Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 5 1 14 26 55 SECTION 2 91 92 SFACCESS This screen provides the ability to configure and enter setpoint values for alarms defined on the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently log
30. key to abort the collection process 168 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the F10 key is pressed to begin the data collection process a COLLECT screen is displayed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect Specified Date Range TESIA Data MTRT Stee VORKING Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected 3 1 E 0 Dae ME 08 21 1992 10 53 43 08 21 1992 10 53 4 Data Logs Press ESC to abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 1 10 55 38 SECTION 4 169 SFACCESS As shown in the last illustration after the COLLECT screen appears a WORKING message is displayed in a status field in the upper right corner of the screen In addition to this status field the COLLECT screen also displays other status fields which provide additional messages as the collection process is completed for the Event Data and Miscellaneous logs Included are three status fields to the right of Event Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Event log found in the date range specified a field for indicating the last Event log found in the date range specified and the number of Event logs found in the date range specified three status fields to the right of Data Logs which are respectively from left to r
31. last Data log found in the collection of all stored information and the number of Data logs found in the collection of all stored information one status field to the right of Misc Miscellaneous which briefly displays the tag names in the Miscellaneous logs as each is sequentially accessed 174 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the COLLECT screen appears and the WORKING message is displayed to indicate that the collection of all stored information is in progress the user may Press ESC Escape to abort the process If the ESC Escape key is pressed an ABORT message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect All CVs Data Pie rec Stee ABORT Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected ae MEM 08 21 1992 10 59 09 08 21 1992 11 00 10 2 D YTECTZHEL 08 19 1992 20 00 00 EN HB o Press any key to conti Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT l1 1 11 01 49 d After the collection process has been aborted the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU SECTION 4 175 SFACCESS However if the log collection process for all stored information is allowed to continue without interruption a FINISHED message is di
32. log data to be collected in the Number of days to collect field and press either the ENTER key or the F10 key to begin the collection process or press the ESC Escape key to abort the collection process 162 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the ENTER key or the F10 key is pressed to begin the data collection process a COLLECT screen is displayed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 4 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect Specified Number of Days Pee Event BXZTEDDTIZSID Stee YORKING Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected ae MEM 08 21 1992 10 10 10 08 21 1992 10 50 55 5 Es 0 Data Logs Press ESC to aborti Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 777 10 51 15 SECTION 4 163 SFACCESS As shown in the last illustration after the COLLECT screen appears a WORKING message is displayed in a status field in the upper right corner of the screen In addition to this status field the COLLECT screen also displays other status fields which provide additional messages as the collection process is completed for the Event Data and Miscellaneous logs Included are three status fields to the right of Event Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Event log found in the number of days speci
33. menu SECTION 4 181 SFACCESS The Communication Configuration Option The fourth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Communication Configuration option At the Communication Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the protocol communication baud rate and the RTS delay value for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Information Security Code List User Report Definit Communication Conf iguration MATH f Display Communication Configuration Protocol Communication Ra Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 1 14 26 30 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 182 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Data Log Definition Option The fifth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Data Log Definition option At the Data Log Definition option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY DATA LOG DEFINITION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the data log defines for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu
34. order to read the labels The purpose for this continuation is for programs such as Lotus 1 2 3 that put the Date Time etc in the same column as the following data Line 4 Column Headings Date Time Faults label I label 2 label N where label 1 label 2 are the column heading labels for the logged channels APPENDIX A 215 SFACCESS Line 5 until the next DATA_LOG_START date time fault list value 1 value 2 value_N where date is MM DD YY time is HH MM fault_list is a 24 character field corresponding in order to the three 8 character Under Range Over Range and Misc fault fields normally appearing on a data log report Refer to the Model 2480 System Reference Manual P N 3 9000 497 paragraph 5 12 3 3 for a detailed explanation of the fault fields value 1 value 2 value N are logged channel values 216 APPENDIX A SFACCESS Il THE MISCELLANEOUS CHANNEL TAGS FILE TYPE A miscellaneous channel tags file is organized as a series of blocks of location data Location 1 Location 2 Location N Each location in a miscellaneous channel tags file contains the following Line 1 Location identifying information MISC TAG START loc name loc id unit name unit id cale module Line 2 Column Headings Prefix MISC TAG HEAD V where V is intended as a continuation character to the next line Refer the explanation in the data log section above
35. sess 126 The Event Logs Option Leia ache eee ase ERE ES 129 THE EXPORT OPT ION 4 553 pulsed ope No a MEUSE D t 135 The All Collected Data Option 137 The Selected Location Option 004 140 THE BRASE OPTION 5 quispiam EE be arp a odes 144 The All Collected Data Option 145 TABLE OF CONTENTS v SFACCESS THE EXTORTION xta tit kadir andthe dedere bad rt 147 The Go to DOS Option auus dax dedecus apa vun t 148 SECTION 4 SOLARFLOW PLUS MAIN MENU CONTENTS 151 THE LOGOFF OPTION 33 244 0 9 ok ES oath cea s A rt Fe 153 The Go Off line Option 4v es eh ee oe ee ees 154 THE COBLEC TT OPTION st 65 54 wed scope ut aw eu eee 155 The Update Since Last Collection Option 157 The Specified Number of Days Option 161 The Specified Date Range Option 167 The All Stored Information Option 173 THE DISPLAY OPTION 33 ks xr RE EEMRE Gece 177 The General Information Option 179 The Security Code List Opuon 25 4 ve Res 180 The User Report Definition Option 181 The Communication Configuration Option 182 The Data Log Definition Option 183 The Analog Inputs Option llle 184 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS SFACCESS The Status Inputs Option 242 4 x va eme TES 185 The Control Outputs Op
36. specified date range is allowed to continue without interruption a FINISHED message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen which is shown in the following illustration This message indicates that the log collection process has been completed and the collected data has been sent to the database file previously specified by the user in the Configuration option of the Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Co L lect Specified Date Range Vase Misc PYRUS Stee FINISHED Num Logs First Log Collected st Log Collected Collected 5 2 w 0 Dae eee 08 21 1992 10 57 31 08 21 1992 10 58 1 DYTEFCTE 08 21 1992 10 00 00 EI EE Lou Flow Cutoff Limit Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 1 11 00 37 After the collection process has finished the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU 172 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The All Stored Information Option The last of the four options available within the On line MAIN MENU Collect option is the All Stored Information option At the All Stored Information option press the ENTER key to display a COLLECT screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the data collection p
37. that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process 40 SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Export Function Setup Option The third of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Export Function Setup option To select and highlight the Export Function Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the EXPORT FUNCTION SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure SFP Ius Communica Export Function Setup D SFDC Export Type SFDC File Options SFDC Output File Name DANDATAS SFP ASCII File Options Data Log File Name DANDATA OUT EET DIE ESSE DTSE DANMISC OUT Event Log File Name DANEVENT OUT Previous File Option Append Press SPACE to select export file type F10 Done ESC fi Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 75 09 54 56 SECTION 2 41 SFACCESS After the EXPORT FUNCTION SETUP screen has been accessed at the Export Type option either accept the Export Type default setting of SFDC or use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting of ASCII NOTE Ifthe export function is performed for use with the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFDC program the user should
38. the All Collected Data option When employed this option completely erases all data from the SFACCESS database file which is specified in the Database Setup located in the Off line MAIN MENU s Configure option CAUTION EXTREME CARE should be used when employing the Erase option since elimination of the ENTIRE database will result SolarFlow Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Erase Qari aa 71 I All Collected Data i Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 75 08 00 14 144 SECTION 3 SFACCESS The All Collected Data Option If all collected data is to be erased at the All Collected Data option press the ENTER key If a database file is active or data is present a pop up window as shown in the following illustration will be displayed with the message Preparing to ERASE ALL collected data and the question ARE YOU SURE Please confirm SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Erase ret ty ae m All Collected Data i Preparing to ERASE ALL collected data ARE YOU SURE gt gt gt lt lt lt Please conf irm ENTER w ES Erase ESC Abort Enter YES to confirm erase operation Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 75 1 08 00 25 SECTION 3 145 SFACCESS There is also the request along with the ARE YOU SURE Please confirm message which directs the user to enter YES to confirm era
39. the Data Logs Text option This option which is a type of tabular data log allows for the viewing of data collected in a text form The data is presented in specific columns that can be scrolled and viewed in four directions on the screen To select and highlight the Data Logs Text option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display a pop up window with one or more locations listed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Vieu EE Data Logs Graph Logon Print Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Location List BLANK LOCATION DAEMON TEST ODESSA TARZAN U T to J U WAHA Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 52 20 120 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the pop up window is accessed highlight and select the desired location which in this case is the ODESSA TARZAN selection by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the VIEW OPTIONS screen which is shown in the following illustration for the ODESSA TARZAN location SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Uieu ETE Data Logs Graph Logon Print Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs r Location List View Options NET EENODESSan TARZAN EXTEEUESEGo2 3 Beginning Date Time 4 Enter F10 Begin View ESC A Enter MM DD Y date and HH MM time to
40. the install program will check to determine if your CONFIG SYS actually needs to be modified and if so will modify the file The user must then Press ESC to quit any other key to continue SECTION 2 25 10 26 SFACCESS a screen will display the VERIFY pop up window with the message May I create modify your CONFIG SYS file if needed Y N At this point the entry of a Y YES or N NO response will determine the next series of screens that appears In turn the series of screens that appear will indicate if no changes need to be made to the CONFIG SYS file the system has automatically created or modified the existing CONFIG SYS file or the user must incorporate certain changes into the file after the CONFIG SYS has been created or modified a final installation screen will appear indicating Installation complete and requesting that the user Press any key to continue the program the user is returned to the DOS prompt which indicates the directory where the SFACCESS program has just been installed For example if the program were installed onto the C drive the user would read C SFACCESS gt At this prompt the user may now activate the program by typing SFACCESS and pressing the ENTER key To activate the program after a shutdown the user must type CD SFACCESS and press the ENTER key SECTION 2 SFACCESS and then type SFACCESS and press the ENTER key To inst
41. use the DANIEL AN INDUSTRIES SFACCESS SOFTWARE PROGRAM or any other DANIEL INDUSTRIES software programs in a hazardous environment which contains potentially flammable or explosive atmospheric conditions unless the program is housed and operated in a safe and appropriately designed computer hardware system or systems The DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS SOLARFLOW PLUS Access SOFTWARE PROGRAM hereafter referred to as the SFACCESS program is designed to contact configure and collect data from DANIEL INDUSTRIES SOLARFLOW PLUS computer hardware through the use of IBM or IBM compatible personal computers PC s Since DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC does not recommend or supply IBM or IBM compatible personal computers to be used in hazardous operating environments all indemnity pertaining to the use of such a device is the sole responsibility of the user SECTION 1 1 SFACCESS The SFACCESS program emulates the capabilities of the DANIEL INDUSTRIES HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL HHDT but provides the user the conveniences of a personal computer PC screen and keyboard The SFACCESS program enables the user to set up a SOLARFLOW PLUS computer in the field customize change application parameters in and collect data from a SOLARFLOW PLUS computer calibrate or monitor analog inputs view and print SOLARFLOW PLUS data and event logs erase data and event logs view graphs of data logs create export files for use by other programs
42. whether as a result of breach of warranty or alleged negligence shall Daniel be liable for special or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of profits or revenue loss of equipment or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of substitute equipment facilities or services downtime costs or claims of customers of the purchaser for such damages ii PREFACE SFACCESS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 535 53 10 98 PE ae Pese e Ea a a 1 PROGRAM FEATURES eei aa ws Oh ERG eee RARER EOE SE 3 DUAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT sees een 4 OFF LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW sess 5 ON LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW esee een 11 KEY FUNCTIONS 5206 p eut ha ero SEA Baw ie ew ane ee 17 MANUAL DESIGN FEATURES 24 px 4s ex RD ERE TEE ES 20 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETUP 21 INTRODUCTION us aac ey Ded tia odotardes s b Ra i e Rated oh 21 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 2 0002 eee 22 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS selle 23 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES eee 24 SETUP PROCEDURES 22 9 Y eo I a Chee Rum an s 31 DO SEIUPPROCEDURES et debe uh EM S eu 32 The SFPlus Communications Setup Option 34 The Printer Function Setup Option 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS iii iv SFACCESS The Export Function Setup Option 41 The View Function Setup Option less 45 The Display Setup Option es 9 eae eee ee RETE 48 The
43. 0 60 00 00 08 19 1992 14 00 00 ME 08 20 1992 21 00 00 6 32 Event Logs Data Logs Press ESC to abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT l1 1 10 04 20 4 SECTION 4 157 SFACCESS As shown in the last illustration after the COLLECT screen appears a WORKING message is displayed in a status field in the upper right corner of the screen In addition to this status field the COLLECT screen also displays other status fields which provide additional messages as the collection process is completed for the Event Data and Miscellaneous logs Included are three status fields to the right of Event Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Event log found since the last log collection a field for indicating the last Event log found since the last log collection and the number of Event logs found since the last log collection three status fields to the right of Data Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Data log found since the last log collection a field for indicating the last Data log found since the last log collection and the number of Data logs found since the last log collection one status field to the right of Misc Miscellaneous which briefly displays the tag names in the Miscellaneous logs as each is sequentially accessed 158 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the COLLECT screen appears and the WO
44. 6871 7 11 01 91 17 00 46 509 5 3 686 1 6018 3 26871 7 11 01 91 18 00 47 532 0 6 89 7 6108 0 26871 7 11 01 91 19 00 44 554 0 0 0 0 6108 0 26871 7 11 01 91 20 00 39 563 0 0 0 0 6108 0 26871 7 11 01 91 21 00 37 569 0 0 0 0 6108 0 26871 7 11 01 91 22 00 38 577 0 0 0 0 6108 0 26871 7 11 01 91 23 00 41 588 0 0 0 0 6108 0 26871 7 11 02 91 00 00 50 594 0 2 64 7 6172 7 26871 7 SFACCESS DAT 1 42 1 15 53 21 SECTION 3 123 SFACCESS Tabular data log screens such as the VIEW DATA LOGS screen can be viewed and manipulated by using 124 the HOME Key to display data beginning at the earliest date the END key to display data ending with the latest date the LEFT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the left the RIGHT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the right the UP ARROW key to scroll the data screen up one logging interval the DOWN ARROW key to scroll the data screen down one logging interval the TAB key to scroll the data screen to the right the SHIFT and TAB keys scroll the data screen to the left This is done by holding the SHIFT key and pressing the TAB key The CONTROL and LEFT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the far left This is done by holding the CONTROL key and pressing the LEFT ARROW key The CONTROL and RIGHT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the far right This is done by holding the CONTROL key and pressing the RIGHT ARROW key SECTION 3 SFACCESS the PAGE UP key to
45. 7 196 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the CALIBRATION screen for meter pressure 1 appears the user has options at the as found Zero Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Zero Set value displayed at the actual Zero Set field to enter the actual Zero Set value and press the ENTER key at the as found Full Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Full Set value displayed at the actual Full Set field to enter the actual Full Set value and press the ENTER key at the as found Mid Set field to press the ENTER key to accept the Mid Set value displayed at the actual Mid Set field to enter the actual Mid Set value and press the ENTER key SECTION 4 197 SFACCESS At any point during the calibration of meter pressure 1 the user may press the ESC Escape key to abort the calibration process as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE 1 Em Calibration Meter Pressure 1 Psi Gauge As Found Actual Zero Set 1575 ENN 1575 1575 EN Mid Set La Calibration Aborted Press any key B Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 49 08 06 43 If after completing the calibration process for the meter pressure the input values either accepted or entered by the user are not within acceptable beginning and end point parameter
46. ACCESS the saving of configuration changes made through the previous menu options Exit which allows the user to exit the SFACCESS program and return to DOS MAIN MENU OPTION MENUS There are several sub menus or windows which can be individually and sequentially accessed from the seven primary MAIN MENU options described above Each of these menus contains various sub menus selections or options which will be discussed and explained in detail in later sections However the MAIN MENU options along with any associated menus are shown in the following illustrations These menus which are also accessed and viewed from left to right on the MAIN MENU screen are Logon Print All Collected Data Selected Location SECTION 1 SFACCESS View Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Export All Collected Data Selected Location Erase All Collected Data Configure SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup View Function Setup Display Function Setup Database Setup Password Setup Save Configuration Exit Go to DOS SECTION 1 10 SFACCESS BOTTOM TITLE LINE This line which appears at the bottom of most program screens and is sometimes referred to as the status line provides several types of information From left to right this information is the Press F1 for Help message which reminds the user what ke
47. ACE BAR to select with a check mark or de select one or more channel items to be graphed with up to three items being charted at one time If more than three channels items are selected the first three items selected will be graphed If no channels items are selected then none will be graphed use the TAB key and or UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to and enter the number values listed under the Zero low and Full high Scale columns with the default being 0 0 for the Zero Scale values and 100 0 to 1000 0 being the values for the Full Scale values SECTION 3 SFACCESS Once the option settings have been selected press the F10 key to indicate the selection process is finished and the View process can begin or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 3 117 SFACCESS Graphic screen plots can be displayed with a minimum of 24 data points level one at the closest zoomed in screen view to a maximum of 576 data points level six at the farthest zoomed out screen view Level two shows 49 data points level three shows 97 level four shows 193 and level five shows 289 Each data point represents a set of data identified by location date and time Symbols such as asterisks circles and rectangles help to represent and track these data points Although there may be many data points the program will only show the first 97 or 96 intervals beginning with the Beginning Date Time The remain
48. CALCULATION FACTORS screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows indicates the calculation factor values and status of the channel descriptions for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Information Display Calculation Factors Channel Description Basic Orifice Factor 1 Basic Orifice Factor 2 Pressure Base Factor Temperature Base Factor 3 Gravity Factor i Supercompressibilitu Factor 1 a i Supercompressibility Factor 2 i Pressure fidjust Factor i Temperature Ad just Factor i Reynolds Number Factor 1 i ESC F10 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 EI 49 1 14 36 03 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 191 SFACCESS THE CALIBRATION OPTION The Calibration option which is shown in the following illustration is the fifth of the six On line MAIN MENU options It allows the user to monitor and or calibrate the transmitters in the SOLARFLOW PLUS In addition the Calibration option contains two main options which are the Pressures and Others options The Pressures sub option contains all inputs which are related to pressure such as differential or static and the Others sub option contains all inputs which are not related to pressure
49. DIX B SFACCESS Jd At the pop up window use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the appropriate file and press the ENTER key to display the imported file as shown in the following illustration A B C D E F G H EN DATA LOGDUAL3 TES 13131313DURL3 TES3131313 AGAJ DUALREAL DATA LOGO6 00 68 9 METR PRESDIFF PRESMETR TEMPMETR PRES DATA LOG Date Tine Faults Meter Pre Diff Pre Meter TMeter Pre Diff Pre 2003 04 91 E 1234567 494 35 1 74 2 91 1234567 91 1234567 31 1234587 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 B 93 84 91 03 04 91 93 64 91 93 04 91 03 04 91 28 93 04 91 21 93 04 91 22 93 04 91 23 93 05 91 60 03 05 91 81 1234567 93 05 91 802 1234567 03 65 91 03 00 1234567 ul 91 61 35 PM SSSSESSSESESESS SSSSSESSSESESSS RRRRRRRRARRRRRRAG RARRRRARRRARRRR At this point the user is able to manipulate the imported SFACCESS file data as required APPENDIX B 273 SFACCESS QUATTRO PRO Using Quattro Pro software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following steps l After entering the Quattro Pro program press the FORWARD SLASH key in order to access the MAIN MENU screen which is shown in the following illustration File Edit Style Graph Print Database Tools Options Window I11 274 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 2 At the MAIN MENU screen either press the letter T key or use the RIGHT and LE
50. Database Setup Option 22000 50 The Password Setup Option 9 earn mre ow es 55 The Save Configuration Option 4 60 EXITING THE PROGRAM 0 0 0 2 eee ee eee 61 SOLARFLOW PLUS SETUP PROCEDURES 63 The General Information Option 65 The Security Code List Option 67 The User Report Definition Option 69 The Communication Configuration Option 71 The Data Log Definition Option 73 Th Analog Inputs Option 4 5 4 345 20a doe 79 The Control Outputs Option 0 020008 82 The Scale Values Option usc iets hem ln sare chew ee S 85 The Calculation Configuration Option 88 The Alarm Configuration Option 91 TABLE OF CONTENTS SFACCESS The Calculation Factors Option 004 94 SECTION 3 PC MAIN MENU CONTENTS 0 02 00 ee eee 97 THE LOGON OPTION 2 2 265 ees an eae a tees ees 98 The Go On line pon sesse e bea tro de ow es 99 THE PRIN COR TION Sdieri a aE a oa IAS en pco S ote 105 The All Collected Data Option lesen 106 The Selected Location Option llle 109 THE VIEW OPTION 5 5 e REOR ORO OR Ere RE Es 113 The Data Logs Graph Option l l 114 The Data Logs Text Option 2 0004 120 The Miscellaneous Logs Option
51. E 42 1 15 54 20 SECTION 3 129 SFACCESS After the pop up window is accessed highlight and select the desired location which in this case is the ODESSA TARZAN selection by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the VIEW OPTIONS screen which is shown in the following illustration for the ODESSA TARZAN location SolarFlow Plus Access Off line Menu Uieu TTS Data Logs Graph Logon Print Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs View Options EE TEENODESSan TARZAN EZTENIUESREGO2 3 i Beginning Date Time J L g Enter F10 Begin View ESC A Enter MM DD YY date and HH MM SS time to begin view 3 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 42 15 54 33 130 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the VIEW OPTIONS screen for the desired location has been accessed at the Beginning Date Time field enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when logs will begin being displayed in the period of time the logs cover If no date or time is entered then the earliest log will be retrieved and displayed SECTION 3 131 SFACCESS After the Beginning Date Time has been selected 132 press the F10 key to indicate the selection process is finished and to display the VIEW EVENT LOGS screen which is shown in the following illustration or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process
52. ER key to from the SFACCESS program and return to the DOS prompt SECTION 3 149 SFACCESS BLANK PAGE 150 SECTION 3 SFACCESS SOLARFLOW PLUS MAIN MENU CONTENTS Section 4 describes and explains the contents of the SOLARFLOW PLUS MAIN MENU On line MAIN MENU in the same manner as Section 3 addressed the contents of the PC MAIN MENU Off line MAIN MENU However as was previously explained in detail in Section 3 in order to access the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer the user must first use the Off line MAIN MENU s Logon option which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Fhe View Export Erase I Go n line Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 25 57 SECTION 4 151 SFACCESS After the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer has been successfully accessed the On line MAIN MENU will appear as shown in the following illustration As indicated there are six menu options which include the Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration and Alarm options Since all six options contain at least some form of sub menu sub menu option or selection screen most will be segregated examined and explained in separate sub sections of this section Section 4 However since the Setup option has already been fully explained in Section 2 no further examination or discussion is necessary SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup C
53. ERMINAL Therefore for further details refer to the most current revision of the DANIEL INDUSTRIES MODEL 2480 SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL Daniel Part No 3 9000 497 NOTE A copy of the first password the System Manager password entered should be kept in a secure location and restricted to use by the program manager supervisor or super user use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Logon Option option which has options of User Entry and Password with the default being User Entry and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting SECTION 2 57 SFACCESS If this option is set to Password a user s password will be used as a default value when entering the security code for the Logon function This option allows use of SFACCESS passwords as SOLARFLOW PLUS security codes NOTE The last digit of a password is forced to zero 0 to ensure compatibility with the SOLARFLOW PLUS system use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Password List option which is blank and contains no default and enter the desired password or passwords Up to twenty passwords may be entered in the Password List option and each of the passwords which are separated by commas may contain up to ten alphanumerical characters Each password must end in a digit ranging from zero 0 to nine 9 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the list of function levels and their
54. ERMINAL HHDT 21 SFACCESS HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Minimum hardware required for using the SFACCESS program includes a 12 Megahertz MHz 80286 based IBM or IBM compatible computer with no less than 640 kilobytes Kb of RAM memory two 720 kilobyte Kb floppy drives or one 720 Kb floppy disk drive and a hard disk drive a CGA EGA OR VGA compatible graphics board and monitor a parallel or serial printer In addition the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SOLARFLOW PLUS is connected to the PC by using the standard interconnect cable Daniel Part No 3 2460 165 which is supplied with the DANIEL INDUSTRIES HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL This cable is fitted with a customized connector for the SOLARFLOW PLUS and a DB25 connector for the PC However if the PC being connected to the SOLARFLOW PLUS utilizes a 9 pin serial port instead of a 25 pin serial port the user will need to obtain a DB25 to DB9 adaptor from a PC supply vendor in order to complete the SOLARFLOW PLUS to PC connection For more detailed information about the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SOLARFLOW PLUS refer to the latest revision of the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL Daniel Part No 3 9000 497 22 SECTION 2 SFACCESS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Minimum software required for using the SFACCESS program includes a 3 0 or later version of either MS DOS or PC DOS for the PC operating environment either the one 3 5 720 Kb or the two 5 25 360 Kb floppy
55. ESS DAT 1 E 49 1 14 41 40 NOTE Ina newly installed SOLARFLOW PLUS computer the calculation module or application name will be asked for However in a working application the calculation module or application name will not be asked for because the SOLARFLOW PLUS furnishes the correct parameters SECTION 3 101 SFACCESS After the pop up window appears use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the appropriate application from the application list and press the ENTER key Each application is listed and defined in more detail in the Application File Designator table which is shown in the following illustration s NOTE Each of the File Name Descriptors has two files on the SFACCESS distribution diskette designated as NAME CFG The configuration file for the application NAME MNU The menu option list for the application In the event that disk storage space is at a premium the user may delete the application files which are not applicable to the system 102 SECTION 3 SFACCESS The standard application selections for the SOLARFLOW PLUS which the SFACCESS program supports are APPLICATION FILE DESCRIPTION DESIGNATOR AGA3 SNGL STD Model 2460 and 2470 single meter 70 3S run application AGA3 DUAL SEP T Model 2460 and 2470 AGA3 dual 70 3D ST meter run application with separate temperature inputs for each run AGA3 IDUAL STD Model 2460 and 2470 AGA3 dual 70 3D IR meter run application with indep
56. ESSA TARZAN selection by using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the VIEW OPTIONS screen which is shown in the following illustration for the ODESSA TARZAN location SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu lieu Tes Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text View Options Logon Print Location ODESSA TARZAN Beginning Date Time 7 SCTE Hour a 4 Meter Temperature 0 0 100 0 Meter Pressure 0 0 1000 0 Composite Differential Pressure 0 0 1000 0 Logged Accumulated Volume 0 0 1000 0 Station Volume Today 0 0 1000 0 Station Volume Yesterday 0 0 1000 0 Enter MM DD date and HH MM time to begin view Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 49 42 SECTION 3 115 SFACCESS After the VIEW OPTIONS screen for the desired location has been accessed 116 at the Beginning Date Time field enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when to begin viewing in the period of time the collected data covers If no date or time is entered then the first oldest record in the database will be graphed use the TAB key or RIGHT ARROW key to move to the Data Interval field and use the SPACE BAR to select a data time interval 5 15 or 30 minutes or 1 4 or 24 hours with the default being 1 hour use the TAB key and or UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the items listed under the Channel column use the SP
57. FACCESS The Mark Data Points option allows for three distinctive marks which are an asterisk circle and a square to be placed on a graph to differentiate one line from another This allows monitors that cannot display color graphs to differentiate one line from another use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Default Zoom Level option which has options of 96 192 288 576 24 and 48 with the default being 96 and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The Default Zoom Level option which is numbers indicating data points allows the user to set the number of logs to be displayed when graphs are first shown Once the option settings have been selected press the F10 key to indicate both that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 2 47 SFACCESS The Display Setup Option The fifth of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Display Setup option To select and highlight the Display Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup Uieu Function Setup Display Set
58. FT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Tools option as shown in the following illustration and then press the ENTER key to display the Tools pull down menu Advanced tools such as macros text import and statistics APPENDIX B 275 SFACCESS 3 At the Tools pull down menu press the letter I key or use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Import option and then press the ENTER key to display the Import pop up window as shown in the following illustration Edit Style Graph Print Database Too1s Options Window Macro Reformat Uhat If Frequency Solve For Import an ASCII text file 276 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 4 At the Import pop up window press the letter C key or use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Comma amp Delimited File option and then press the ENTER key to display a pop up window which is used for entering the name of the file to be imported as shown in the following illustration File Edit Style Graph Print Database Tools Options Window Macro Reformat ASCII Text File pmma amp Delimited File Enter name of file ta import D NQPRON PRN DATAN FONTSN a 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Import a text file delimited by commas and quotes APPENDIX B 277 SFACCESS 5 At the pop up window used for entering the name of the file to be imported press the ESC Escape key to display the same p
59. From left to right the six MAIN MENU screen options are Logoff which allows the user to terminate communication logoff with the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer and return to the Off line MAIN MENU of the SFACCESS program When the On line MAIN MENU screen first appears the Logoff option is automatically highlighted by default Collect which allows the user to collect Event Data and Miscellaneous logs as well as various configuration and channel information over selected periods of time and send this data to a specific database file SECTION 1 SFACCESS Display which allows the user to view the various setup parameters and calculated values in the SOLARFLOW PLUS Setup which allows the user to select and set the various setup parameters and calculated values in the SOLARFLOW PLUS Calibration which allows the user to match the SOLARFLOW PLUS analog input circuitry software with the outputs from the analog transmitters that drive the SOLARFLOW PLUS device and to monitor the various input values Alarm which allows the user to scan and acknowledge or not acknowledge enabled alarms in the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on MAIN MENU OPTION MENUS There are several sub menus or windows which can be individually and sequentially accessed from the six primary MAIN MENU options described above Each of these menus contains various sub menus selections or options which will be discussed and explained
60. NTER key SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export TTC CULe CSS Exit u Go to DOS Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT l 75 1 08 00 48 J SECTION 2 61 SFACCESS If changes and selections have been made in the setup procedures but not saved a pop up window which is shown in the following illustration will appear SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu cara Save configuration changes Yes P ress SPACE to select choice Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 75 1 08 02 00 After the pop up window appears use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a Yes or No setting for the Save Configuration Changes window option The default is Yes Once the parameter option has been selected press the ENTER key to save or not to save the setup procedure changes and selections and to exit from the program to DOS 62 SECTION 2 SFACCESS SOLARFLOW PLUS SETUP PROCEDURES The Setup option which is shown in the following illustration is the fourth of the six On line MAIN MENU options In this application it contains eleven main sub options which include the General Information option the Security Code List option the User Report Definition option the Communication Configuration option the Data Log Definition option the Analog Inputs option the Control Outputs option the Scale Values option the Calculation Configuration option the A
61. OG INPUTS screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP ANALOG INPUTS screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the SETUP ANALOG INPUTS screen appears the user should use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through and enter values for the channel description entries press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SECTION 2 81 The Control Outputs Option SFACCESS The seventh of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Control Outputs option At the Control Outputs option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP CONTROL OUTPUTS screen which is shown in the following illustration Logoff Press F1 for 82 Collect Channel Sampler Sampler Control Control Control Control Control Control Control SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Display Setup Calibration Alarm eneral Information NEN r Setup Control Outputs D
62. Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Fhe View Export Erase I Go n line Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 42 1 15 26 57 J 98 SECTION 3 SFACCESS The Go On line Option At the Go On line option press the ENTER key to display the LOGON screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Fhe View Export Erase I Go n line Logon OF SolarFlow Plus security code Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 28 00 SECTION 3 99 SFACCESS After the Logon screen has been accessed enter an appropriate SOLARFLOW PLUS security code and press the ENTER key If an inappropriate security code is entered access to the SOLARFLOW PLUS will be denied and an error message will appear as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Fie View Export Erase D Go n line Continue L Press ENTER to continue Communication Error Unable to logon to unit Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 12 07 25 d 100 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After an appropriate SOLARFLOW PLUS security code is entered and accepted a pop up window which is shown in the following illustration will be diplayed This window lists the various applications available for use in the SOLARFLOW PLUS SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu 2480 SNGL Press F1 for Help SFACC
63. RKING message is displayed to indicate that the collection of log information is in progress since the last log collection the user may Press ESC Escape to abort the process If the ESC Escape key is pressed an ABORT message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm n Update Since Last Collection Update Since Last Collection Vase Data PB rec Stee ABORT Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected ae lee 08 21 1992 10 04 26 08 21 1992 10 06 45 2 Es 0 Data Logs Press any key to conti Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 777 1 10 07 58 After the collection process has been aborted the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU SECTION 4 139 SFACCESS However if the log collection process is allowed to continue without interruption a FINISHED message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen which is shown in the following illustration This message indicates that the log collection process has been completed and the collected data has been sent to the database file previously specified by the user in the Configuration option of the Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Log
64. SFACCESS DAT 1 LI 754 1 14 22 00 SECTION 2 71 SFACCESS After the SETUP COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION screen appears the user should press the SPACE BAR to toggle and select a baud rate from the rates provided in the Protocol Communication Rate field Baud rates include 50 75 110 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 use the TAB key to cursor to and enter a 0 to 99 value in the RTS Delay field press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process 72 SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Data Log Definition Option The fifth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Data Log Definition option At the Data Log Definition option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP DATA LOG DEFINITION screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm IE Setup Data Log Def inition Contract Hour 7 0 23 Peet massa 1 Hour AUG 6 QO XXXXXX Channel Description T INE Meter Pressure 1 NE Differential Pressure 1 AUG 4 1 XXX X ENE Meter Temperature AUG 4 0 XXXX ERE Meter Pressure 2 AUG 6 QO XXXXXX hw Differential Pressure 2 AUG 4 1 XXX X CHE Logged Accumulated Volume 1 SSZ 6 1 XXXXX X r2 Logged Accumulated Volume 2 SSZ 6 1 XXXXX X GAE Today s Volume SS 8 1 XXXXXXX X GHE Vesterdayu s Volume SS 8 1 XXXXXXX
65. Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the PASSWORD SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export DITE Conf igure SFP Ius Communica Password Setup Tost shia No Logon Option User Entry Password List Function Levels Logon filarm Collect Print Display Review Setup Export Calibration Erase F10 Done ESC Abort Press SPACE to activate or deactivate passwords Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 75 1 09 56 28 56 SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the PASSWORD SETUP screen has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Passwords Active option which has options of No and Yes with the default being No and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting To activate the desired password option for the SFACCESS program select a Yes setting After the password option has been activated a System Manager password must be entered first in order to control overall access to the program The last digit of this password must end in a zero 0 digit since a user s access level which may range from zero 0 to nine 9 is determined by the last digit of their password and the zero 0 digit provides access to all function levels Password setup for SFACCESS is similar to the system in the DANIEL INDUSTRIES HAND HELD DATA T
66. Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the SETUP ALARM CONFIGURATION screen appears the user should SECTION 2 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through the Value fields for each of the alarm description entries press the SPACE BAR to toggle and enable or disable the alarm for each alarm descriptions enter setpoint values as indicated for each of the alarm descriptions press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process 93 SFACCESS The Calculation Factors Option The last of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Calculation Factors option At the Calculation Factors option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP CALCULATION FACTORS screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm BESE Setup Calculation Factors Channel Description e Units Status Basic Orifice Factor 1 Basic Orifice Factor 2 Pressure Base Factor Temperature Base Factor Gravity Factor Supercompressibility Factor 1 Supercompressibility Factor 2 Pressure Ad just Factor Temperature Ad just Factor Reynolds Number Factor 1 Enter desired value Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 754 1 14 27 41 94 SECTION 2 SFACCESS This screen
67. X 10 F10 Done ESC fibort L Enter neu Contract Hour Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 14 22 26 SECTION 2 73 74 SFACCESS This screen allows the user to define the contract hour the data logging interval and the channels that belong in the data log for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on This screen is divided into three sections which include the Contract Hour the Data Logging Interval the Data Log Definition The Contract Hour section consists of a single numeric entry This field may contain any value within the range of 0 to 23 where a value of O indicates midnight and a value of 23 indicates 11 00 p m To change the current Contract Hour value locate the cursor to the Contract Hour field using any of the arrow keys and enter the new value The Data Logging Interval section consists of a single selection entry This field may be set to None 5 Minute 15 Minute 30 Minute 1 Hour 4 Hour and 24 Hour To change the current Data Logging Interval setting locate the cursor to the Data Logging Interval field using any of the arrow keys and press the SPACE BAR until the desired setting appears in the field The Data Log Definition section consists the Channel Description the Logging Type Type the Field Length Len the Decimal Places Dec and the Example Format Ex Format fields The Channel Description field contains the descriptive name for the channel being logged The Logging
68. abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the Escape ESC key When this key is pressed the SETUP SCALE VALUES screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP SCALE VALUES screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the SETUP SCALE VALUES screen appears the user should use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through and enter values for each of the channel description entries press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SECTION 2 87 SFACCESS The Calculation Configuration Option The ninth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Calculation Configuration option At the Calculation Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP CALCULATION CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm E Setup Calculation Conf igurat ion Channel Description e
69. alibration Alarm I Go Off line Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 1 13 54 25 d 152 SECTION 4 SFACCESS THE LOGOFF OPTION The Logoff option which is shown in the following illustration is the first of the six On line MAIN MENU options It contains one main sub option which is the Go Off line option that allows the user to logoff from the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer and return to the PC MAIN MENU Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm I Go Off line Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 13 54 25 SECTION 4 153 SFACCESS The Go Off line Option At the Go Off line option press the ENTER key to return to the PC MAIN MENU Off line MAIN MENU which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus ficcess Off line Menu Logon Foe View Export Erase D Go n line Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 42 1 15 26 57 J 154 SECTION 4 SFACCESS THE COLLECT OPTION The Collect option which is shown in the following illustration is the second of the six On line MAIN MENU options It contains four main sub options which include the Update Since Last Collection option the Specified Number of Days option the Specified Date Range option and the All Stored Information option These options allow for the collection of Event Data and Miscellaneous logs
70. all the program using the 5 25 floppy diskette L insert Disk 1 of the 5 25 360 Kb floppy diskettes into the appropriate drive on the PC type the letter corresponding to the diskette drive where the diskette was inserted followed by a colon and the word INSTALL and press the ENTER key after the brief appearance of a DANIEL INDUSTRIES copyright and identification screen an initial prompt screen will appear with the message s This program will install SFACCESS on your computer system and verify the integrity of the distribution disk You may press the ESC Escape key at any time to abort the installation INSTALL will ask you several questions about your computer hardware The user must then Press ESC to quit any other key to continue a screen will appear and the program will request that a drive be selected where the SFACCESS program can be installed The user should use the UP and DOWN or PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to move to and select the appropriate disk drive and press the ENTER key a screen will appear with the message s The subdirectory is the location on your disk where SFACCESS 5 25 will be installed If you do not wish to change the displayed default simply press ENTER To change the SECTION 2 27 28 SFACCESS subdirectory use the BACKSPACE to remove the default and enter a new subdirectory name In addition the screen will also display the Destination subdirectory pop up window
71. ame use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Event Log File Name which has a default setting of DANEVENT OUT and either use the default setting or enter a new Event Log File Name The Event Log File Name option which determines the name of the file that will hold ASCII event logs exported from the SFACCESS database must have a file name To change the default enter a new file name use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Previous File Option option which has options of Append and Overwrite with the default being Append and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and select the treatment of previous fields under the Previous File Option option The Previous File Option allows the user to append or overwrite previous data SECTION 2 43 SFACCESS Once the option settings have been selected press the F10 key to indicate both that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process 44 SECTION 2 SFACCESS The View Function Setup Option The fourth of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the View Function Setup option To select and highlight the View Function Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the VIEW FUNCTION SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus A
72. and various configuration and channel information over selected periods of time This data is then sent to the database file previously specified by the user in the Configuration option of the Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect D rU n lay Setup Calibration Alarm E Since Last Collection Specified Number of Days Sea ified Date Range All Stored Information Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 1 10 03 12 SECTION 4 155 SFACCESS NOTE SFACCESS allows more options than the HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL when collecting and manipulating SOLARFLOW PLUS data For example the Specified Date Range option which is available on SFACCESS is not available on the HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL 156 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Update Since Last Collection Option The first of the four options available within the On line MAIN MENU Collect option is the Update Since Last Collection option At the Update Since Last Collection option press the ENTER key to display a COLLECT screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 4 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Update Since Last Collection TEANA Data Bie ret Stee YORKING Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected 4 20 08 21 1992 10 03 3 01 01 198
73. and press the ENTER key The ESC Escape key will abort the insert request however a blank slot will exist in the data log definition section When the ENTER key is pressed the desired channel description is placed in the indicated location within the data log definition At this time the Logging Type field is defaulted to Averaged AVG the Field Length value is defaulted to a value of 6 and the Decimal Places value is defaulted to a value of 0 This leaves the Example Format field showing a value of XXXXXX To modify the Logging Type field for a specific channel locate the cursor to the desired Type field using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Press the SPACE BAR until the desired logging type method appears in the field The following is a list of values and their descriptions that may appear in this field AVG Averaged SSZ Snapshot and Zero SS Snapshot SECTION 2 75 76 SFACCESS To modify the Field Length field for a specific channel locate the cursor to the desired Len field using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Press the SPACE BAR until the desired field length appears in the field This field may be set to 2 4 6 or 8 To modify the Decimal Places field for a specific channel locate the cursor to the desired Dec field using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys and enter the desired value Note that this value may not be greater than the value specified in the Field Length field for this specific channel To completely remov
74. arranty Notwithstanding the foregoing the Company shall not under any circumstances whatsoever be liable for any defects or errors caused by materials or workmanship made furnished or specified by the Purchaser non compliance with the Company s installation or operation requirements failure to install any revisions and or upgrades to the Deliverables deemed mandatory by the Company any modifications to Deliverables not previously authorized by the Company in writing the use by the Purchaser of any non authorized spare or replacement parts in connection with the goods used in conjunction with the Deliverables or the use of the Deliverables with any hardware or software not supplied by the Company The Purchaser shall at all times remain solely responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of all information supplied by it Any third party content in Deliverables shall carry only the warranty extended by the original manufacturer THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE COMPANY S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY IN RELATION TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DELIVERABLES AS IT RELATES TO THE CHANGE FROM YEAR 1999 TO YEAR 2000 OR THE OCCURRENCE OF LEAP YEARS THEREAFTER AND THE PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH THEREOF IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF PROFITS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE COMPANY HAD NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Th
75. ation as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Print EEITENEEITITINENE TIT Print Opt ions ELHN Sele Report Types Data Log Reports Miscellaneous Data Reports Event Log Reports Calibration Reports Alarm Event Log Reports Parameter Change Event Log Reports Data Log Options Details Hourly Totals Daily Totals Range Totals Beginning Date Time PA Ending Date Time 4 Enter to Proceed ESC to Abort Press SPACE to toggle select Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 427 1 15 48 12 110 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the PRINT OPTIONS screen for a specific location has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and the SPACE BAR to select one or more of the Report Types to be printed The Report Types include Data Log Reports Miscellaneous Data Reports Event Log Reports Calibration Reports Alarm Event Log Reports Parameter Change Event Log Reports use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and the SPACE BAR to select one or more of the Data Log Options which apply to the printing of data log records only These options include SECTION 3 Details which is a detailed report that is printed with no totals Hourly Totals which is a detail report that is printed with hourly totals Daily Totals which is a detail report that is printed with daily totals 111 SFACCESS Ra
76. begin view Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 52 38 SECTION 3 121 SFACCESS After the VIEW OPTIONS screen for the ODESSA TARZAN location has been accessed at the Beginning Date Time field enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when logs will begin being displayed in the period of time the logs cover If no date or time 1s entered then the first earliest record will be retrieved and displayed 122 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the Beginning Date Time has been selected press the F10 key to indicate the selection process is finished and to display the VIEW DATA LOGS screen which is shown in the following illustration or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process View Data Logs RN GU ODESSA TARZANGES Rel ILI 4882131 7 1 Hour ules ODESSA TARZANA Ee oes 4882131 ey GA3 2480 SSNGL eter Meter Comp Log Today Ysday Date Temp Pres DP olume Uol Uol 46 618 1 1182 2 33112 Time 11 01 91 07 00 2 7 26871 7 6 11 01 91 08 00 609 10 6 1065 2 1065 2 26871 7 11 01 91 09 00 46 5B 3 7 582 6 1647 8 26871 7 11 01 91 10 00 47 559 3 7 600 0 2247 8 26871 7 11 01 91 11 00 47 530 0 4 131 1 2378 9 26871 7 11 01 91 12 00 47 503 2 0 412 5 2791 4 26871 7 11 01 91 13 00 47 490 2 1 477 3 3268 7 26871 7 11 01 91 14 00 47 482 3 2 520 3 3789 0 26871 7 11 01 91 15 00 46 487 7 2 783 8 4572 8 26871 7 11 01 91 16 00 46 498 6 6 759 4 5332 2 2
77. cale values for the channel descriptions for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Informat T Display Scale Values Channel Description Value Units 0 auge 1500 auge 0 auge 1500 auge 0 Degress F 150 Degrees F Pressure Pressure Pressure Pressure Temperature Low Temperature High Differential Pressure 1 Lou o E Done ESC F10 Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 14 31 45 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 187 SFACCESS The Rates and Volumes Option The tenth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Rates and Volumes option At the Rates and Volumes option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY RATES AND VOLUMES screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the rate and volume values for the channel descriptions for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logo Disia Setup Calibration Alarm General informations oil Display Rates and Volumes Channel Description Hourly Flow Rate 1 1704 2 Daily Flow Rate 1 40900 2 Total Accumulated Volume 1 205731 6 Hourly Flow Rate 2 1703 6
78. ccess Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup Uieu Function Setup Uieu Function Setup Graphics Mode BN Auto LAS eee se Yes Default Zoom Levell 96 F10 Done Press SPACE to select graphics mode ESC Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 1 09 55 13 J SECTION 2 45 SFACCESS After the VIEW FUNCTION SETUP screen has been accessed 46 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Graphics Mode option which has options of Auto CGA EGA and VGA with the default being Auto and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting NOTE Some non standard graphic display adapter boards cannot automatically be recognized by the SFACCESS program However the video mode options can be used to force the video display adapter into the proper mode The SFACCESS program has the capability of graphically displaying data on either a CGA EGA or VGA display monitor AUTO mode allows the program to automatically determine what graphics modes are supported by the hardware NOTE The CGA video display mode shows white data against a dark background use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Mark Data Point option which has options of Yes and No with the default being Yes and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting SECTION 2 S
79. confirmation or at any time to press the ESC Escape key to abort the process SECTION 4 209 SFACCESS THE ALARM OPTION The ALARM option which is shown in the following illustration is the last of the six On line MAIN MENU options It contains one main sub option which is the Acknowledge option This option allows the user to scan and acknowledge or not acknowledge enabled alarms in the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on The alarm setup including enabling disabling and setpoint adjustment is performed in the On line MAIN MENU Setup option Il Acknowledge l SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Cem Alarm Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 1 10 11 51 210 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Acknowledge Option The one option available within the On line MAIN MENU Alarm option is the Acknowledge option At the Acknowledge option press the ENTER key to display an ALARM SCAN screen as shown in the following illustration In this application under the Acknowledge option there is only one ALARM SCAN screen that is accessed sequentially by pressing the ENTER key The one ALARM SCAN screen is for the Meter Pressure 1 However the number and identity of the ALARM SCAN screens accessed is determined by how the alarm setup has been configured for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Disp
80. cursor through the Value fields for each of the channel description entries press the SPACE BAR to toggle and select ON and OFF values for the control outputs press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Scale Values Option The eighth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Scale Values option At the Scale Values option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP SCALE VALUES screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm eneral Information Setup Scale Values Value Units Channel Description Pressure 1 Lou Pressure 1 High 0 auge 1500 auge 0 auge 1500 auge 0 Degress F 150 Degrees F Inches Water Pressure 2 Lou Pressure 2 High Temperature Low Temperature High Differential Pressure 1 Lou Enter desired value Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 14 25 22 d SECTION 2 85 86 SFACCESS This screen provides the ability to change the scale value of an analog channel for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on To change the scale value of an analog channel locate the cursor to the Value field of the desired channel using the arrow keys and enter the new value The user may
81. determine the next series of screens that appears In turn the series of screens that appear will indicate if SECTION 2 SFACCESS no changes need to be made to the CONFIG SYS file the system has automatically created or modified the existing CONFIG SYS file or the user must incorporate certain changes into the file 9 after the CONFIG SYS has been created or modified a PRESS ANY KEY pop up window with the message Please remove the disk in drive A and replace it with the disk labeled SFACCESS 5 25 Disk 1 of 2 After doing this the user must Press the ESC key to abort any other key to continue 10 a final installation screen will appear indicating Installation complete and requesting that the user Press any key to continue the program 11 the user is returned to the DOS prompt which indicates the directory where the SFACCESS program has just been installed For example if the program were installed onto the C drive the user would read C SFACCESS gt At this prompt the user may now activate the program by typing SFACCESS and pressing the ENTER key 12 To activate the program after a shutdown the user must type CD SFACCESS and press the ENTER key and then type SECTION 2 29 30 SFACCESS and press the ENTER key SFACCESS SECTION 2 SFACCESS SETUP PROCEDURES Since the SFACCESS program operates in a dual computer environment which is composed of both the perso
82. e Control Outputs Option SFACCESS The eighth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Control Outputs option At the Control Outputs option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY CONTROL OUTPUTS screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the ON or OFF values for the control outputs for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou P1 Logoff Collect Display us Access On line Menu Calibration Alera General as Display Channel Description Sampler Output Sampler Output Control Output Control Output Control Output Control Output Control Output Control Output Control Output Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 ES Control Outputs Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live C F10 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 4921 1 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 186 e Units Status 4 31 09 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Scale Values Option The ninth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Scale Values option At the Scale Values option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY SCALE VALUES screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the s
83. e Save as Revert Printer Setup Print APPENDIX B 237 SFACCESS 2 At the File option s pull down menu the cursor position will be defaulted to the New option At this option press the ENTER key to display a pop up window to provide a list of new option possibilities available to the FoxPro program as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Database Record Program Window lt Cancel gt C C C C C t C C C 238 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 3 After the list of new option possibilities appears the cursor position is defaulted to the Database option At this option press the ENTER key to display a pop up window that allows the user to enter field definitions for the SFACCESS program as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Structure Structure Untitled Name Type Vidth Dec Field lt Insert gt lt Delete gt OK Cancel Fields Available 3999 APPENDIX B 239 SFACCESS 4 At the pop up window enter or list the appropriate SFACCESS field definitions These field definitions which reflect the structure of the DATA MANAGER s data files are shown in part in the following illustration System File Edit Structure Structure Untitled Type Width Dec Field lt Insert gt lt Delete gt OK Date Character Character Nuner ic Nuneric Numeric Numeric Nuneric Nuneric SSSSSS2uc Cancel
84. e END key to display data ending with the latest date the UP ARROW key to scroll the data screen up one logging interval the DOWN ARROW key to scroll the data screen down one logging interval the PAGE UP key to scroll up one full screen with the previous top line being displayed as the bottom line the PAGE DOWN key to scroll down one full screen with the previous bottom line being displayed as the top line the ESC escape key to exit to the previous screen Finally after completing operations on the desired location the user has the option of continuing to configure and view any of the other selections listed in the pop up window under the Miscellaneous Logs option 128 SECTION 3 SFACCESS ee The Event Logs Option The last of the four options available within the MAIN MENU View option is the Event Logs option This option which is a type of tabular data log contains changes in parameters data on alarms and operator entries To select and highlight the Event Logs option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display a pop up window with one or more locations listed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Erase Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Location List BLANK LOCATION DAEMON TEST ODESSA TARZAN U T to J U WAHA Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1
85. e a channel from the data log definition locate the cursor to the desired Channel Description field using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys and press the F3 key The data log information for that channel is removed and all subsequent channels are moved up to fill in the empty slot D WARNING Use extreme caution when performing this function The user is not prompted to confirm the delete request the request is immediately performed The user may abort any changes made to the DATA LOG DEFINITION screen at any time by pressing the ESC Escape key When the ESC Escape key is pressed all changes are discarded and the is removed from the display To save any changes made on the Data Log Definition screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the DATA LOG DEFINITION screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the SETUP DATA LOG DEFINITION screen appears the user should enter a value for the contract hour in the Contract Hour field Valid values are from 0 Midnight to 23 11 00 pm use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to cursor to the Data Logging Interval field and the SPACE BAR to toggle and select a data logging interval Suppo
86. e foregoing warranty shall remain valid until the later of December 31 2000 or one year after the date that the Deliverable was shipped SFACCESS DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC SFACCESS USERS MANUAL NOTICE DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC AND DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL DANIEL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL OR OMISSIONS FROM THIS MANUAL DANIEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL AND IN NO EVENT SHALL DANIEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PRODUCTION LOSS OF PROFITS ETC PRODUCT NAMES USED HEREIN ARE FOR MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION ONLY AND MAY BE TRADEMARKS REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THESE COMPANIES COPYRIGHT 1998 BY DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL HOUSTON TEXAS U S A All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical without first receiving the written permission of Daniel Measurement and Control Houston Texas U S A PREFACE i SFACCESS WARRANTY Daniel Measurement and Control Daniel warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship and material provided that such equipment was properly selected for the service intended properly installed and not misused Equipment which is
87. e initial FoxPro screen press the ALT and D keys simultaneously in order to display the Database option s pull down menu which contains a list of database command options and press the letter A key or use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select Append From option as shown in the following illustration ET in GERGEN Database Bis Progran Windou Sun Calculate Report Label 244 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 8 At the Append From option press the ENTER key to display an Append From pop up window as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Database Record Program Uindou E 1 Scope E 3 For While C 1 Fields APPENDIX B 245 246 SFACCESS At the Append From POP UP window press the TAB key to move to the blank file name field enter the file name of the SFACCESS ASCII export file which in this example is dm dandata out press the ENTER key to highlight the TYPE Database field and press the SPACE BAR to display a pop up window as shown in the following illustration In this example this new pop up window will provide a list of available program options and will temporarily overlay the Append From pop up window System File Edit Database Record Program Window Append Database Delimited vith Tabs Delimited vith Commas Delimited vith Spaces System Data Format SDF Syabolic Link Format SYLK Data Interchange For
88. endent calculation modules for each run AGA3 SDUAL TS Model 2460 and 2470 AGA3 dual 70 3DS meter run application with stacked DP s on run two plus tube switching capability AGA3 DUAL STD Model 2460 and 2470 dual meter run 70 3D application AGAT 2480 SNGL Model 2480 single meter run AGA7 80 7S application AGA3 2480 SSNGL Model 2480 single meter run AGA7 80 3SS application with stacked DP inputs AGA3 2480 SNGL Model 2480 single meter run AGA3 80 3S application AGA7 SNGL STD Model 2460 and 2470 single meter 70 7S run AGA7 application SECTION 3 103 SFACCESS APPLICATIONS TABLE continued APPLICATION FILE DESCRIPTION DESIGNATOR AGA7 DUAL STD Model 2460 and 2470 dual meter run 70_7D AGAT application AGA3 TRIPLE TS Model 2460 and 2470 triple meter 70_3T run AGA3 application with tube switching capability AGA3 SSNGL STD Model 2460 and 2470 single meter 70_3SS run AGA3 application with stacked DP inputs After the necessary security code and the appropriate application file name have been entered the On line MAIN MENU will appear and the user may begin operation in the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer environment The On line MAIN MENU and its operation will be addressed in Section 4 entitled SOLARFLOW PLUS MAIN MENU CONTENTS 104 SECTION 3 SFACCESS THE PRINT OPTION The Print option which is shown in the following illustration is the second of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It conta
89. escription Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output F10 Press SPACE to select desired value Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 15 Done Help SFACCESS DAT 1 757 1 14 24 05 SECTION 2 SFACCESS This screen provides the ability to change the value of a control output for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on Output values may be either On or Off To change the value of a control output locate the cursor to the Value field of the desired channel using the arrow keys Press the SPACE BAR until the desired output value state appears in the field The user may abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the ESC Escape key When this key is pressed the SETUP CONTROL OUTPUTS screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP CONTROL OUTPUTS screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the Working window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 83 SFACCESS After the SETUP CONTROL OUTPUTS screen appears the user should 84 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to
90. fied a field for indicating the last Event log found in the number of days specified and the number of Event logs found in the number of days specified three status fields to the right of Data Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Data log found in the number of days specified a field for indicating the last Data log found in the number of days specified and the number of Data logs found in the number of days specified one status field to the right of Misc Miscellaneous which briefly displays the tag names in the Miscellaneous logs as each is sequentially accessed 164 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the COLLECT screen appears and the WORKING message is displayed to indicate that the collection of log information is in progress for the specified number of days the user may Press ESC Escape to abort the process If the ESC Escape key is pressed an ABORT message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect Specified Number of Days CANA Data Pier Stee ABORT Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected ae lee 08 21 1992 10 10 10 08 21 1992 10 50 55 5 Es 0 Data Logs Press any key to conti Pres
91. ged on Alarms may be enabled or disabled Optional setpoint values may be divided into low and high values when necessary To change the current state of an alarm locate the cursor to the desired alarm Enable record using the arrow keys and press the SPACE BAR until the desired state appears in the field This field may be set to Enable or Disable An enabled alarm is available to the alarm monitoring system on the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit and will generate appropriate alarm events when the alarm conditions exist A disabled alarm is not available to the alarm monitoring system In this case no alarm events are generated when alarm conditions exist To change a setpoint value for a specific alarm locate the cursor to the desired alarm Setpoint Low Setpoint or High Setpoint record as appropriate using the ARROW keys and enter the desired value The user may abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the Escape ESC key When this key is pressed the SETUP ALARM CONFIGURATION screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP ALARM CONFIGURATION screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the
92. hannel value Some channels may have an alphabetic value For example the value of Tap Location may either be Downstream or Upstream unit label is the engineering unit label fixed var char is V if the channel value is variable live or F if it has been fixed APPENDIX A 219 SFACCESS II THE EVENT LOG FILE TYPE An event log file is organized as a series of blocks of location data Location I Location 2 Location N Each location in an event log file contains the following Line 1 Location identifying information EVENT LOG START loc name loc id unit name unit id calce module Line 2 Column Headings Prefix EVENT LOG HEAD V where V is intended as a continuation character to the next line Refer to the explanation in the data log section above Line 3 Column Headings Date Time Code Description Number Value 1 Old Value 2 New 220 APPENDIX A SFACCESS Line 4 until the next EVENT_LOG_START date time event type code event desc event vector value 1 value 2 where date is MM DD YY time is HH MM SS event_type_code is the SolarFlow Plus event type code defined by the SolarFlow Plus communication protocol event_desc is a description of the event as normally seen on SFACCESS event log reports event_vector is the event vector or number normally used to designate what channel alarm etc was affected by the e
93. he order of the locations listed in the SFACCESS program In addition as the operation continues the EXPORT screen displays a message indicating what location is currently being exported SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu CUINMSUENNUCER Export All Collected Data Selected Location Export Exporting Location Press ESC to abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 42 1 15 55 11 SECTION 3 137 SFACCESS At any time during the exporting process the user may abort the operation by pressing the ESC Escape key As shown in the following illustration the EXPORT screen will then display the message Export aborted Press any key to continue to indicate the process has been discontinued SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu CUINMSUENEUCER Export All Collected Data Selected Location Export eg eye ae ginis ESDAEMDON TEST Export aborted Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 42 1 15 55 32 138 SECTION 3 SFACCESS ee If the exporting process is not aborted all collected data locations listed in the SFACCESS program will be exported until the operation is completed Upon completion the EXPORT screen which is shown in the following illustration will appear with the message Finished Press any key to continue SolarFlou Plus ficcess Off line Menu TN Export All Collected
94. her information about where to access complete program details refer to the sub section in this manual which is entitled MANUAL DESIGN FEATURES 4 SECTION 1 SFACCESS OFF LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW The Off line MAIN MENU screen which is shown in the following illustration is the first screen to appear after the SFACCESS program is activated As shown the screen illustrates the top title line the MAIN MENU bar line and the bottom title line SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Foe View Export Erase I Go n line Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 26 57 SECTION 1 5 SFACCESS As previously indicated the Off line MAIN MENU screen features which are also reflected in most of the Off line program s other screens include the TOP TITLE LINE The first or top line of the screen designates or identifies the program as the SOLARFLOW PLUS ACCESS Off line Menu MAIN MENU BAR LINE The second line which appears immediately beneath the first or top title line is the MAIN MENU BAR line This line which is also referred to as the option or menu line displays the seven primary fixed menu options Each of these primary options contains additional options or sub menu selections From left to right the seven MAIN MENU screen options are Logon which allows the user to initiate communication logon with the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer However before thi
95. ight a field for indicating the first Data log found in the date range specified a field for indicating the last Data log found in the date range specified and the number of Data logs found in the date range specified one status field to the right of Misc Miscellaneous which briefly displays the tag names in the Miscellaneous logs as each is sequentially accessed 170 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the COLLECT screen appears and the WORKING message is displayed to indicate that the collection of log information is in progress for the specified date range the user may Press ESC Escape to abort the process If the ESC Escape key is pressed an ABORT message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect Specified Date Range EANA Data Piers Stee ABORT Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected ae lee 08 21 1992 10 56 44 08 21 1992 10 56 44 1 s 0 Data Logs Press any key to conti Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 7 7 1 10 57 15 After the collection process has been aborted the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU SECTION 4 171 SFACCESS However if the log collection process for the
96. in the channel description list of the SETUP screen When the ENTER key is pressed the channel description is place in the desired item location within the channel description list of the SETUP screen press the F3 key to delete an existing channel description from the list When the F3 key is pressed the desired channel description is removed from the list and all items below the cursor are moved up an item row in order to fill the gap caused by the delete request press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Communication Configuration Option The fourth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Communication Configuration option At the Communication Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to select and enter or modify the protocol communications and baud rates and the RTS delay value for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm General Information Security Code Lis User Report Definition Communicati ion Conf T ion Setup Communication Conf ac ion Protocol Communication Ra 300 NEN RTS Delay SPACE to select new Communication Rate Press F1 for Help
97. ing data points as well as the entire graph can be viewed by using the following features The graph can be manipulated by using the LEFT ARROW key to pan to the left 1 24 the width of the screen the RIGHT ARROW key to pan to the right 1 24 the width of the screen the UP ARROW key to pan to the left 1 2 the width of the screen the DOWN ARROW key to pan to the right 1 2 the width of the screen The PLUS key to zoom into a smaller scale to indicate greater detail The MINUS key to zoom out to a larger scale to indicate less detail the HOME key to move to the earliest record or the first log time in the database for a location 118 SECTION 3 SFACCESS the END key to move the most recent record or the last log time in the database for a location the SPACE BAR key to toggle between units and scales of variables the ESC escape key to exit from the display Finally after completing operations on the ODESSA TARZAN location the user has the option of continuing to configure and view any of the other specific locations listed in the pop up window under the Data Logs Graph option However since the configuration and view process is the same for these two locations as for the ODESSA TARZAN location no further illustration of this operation is necessary SECTION 3 119 SFACCESS The Data Logs Text Option The second of the four options available within the MAIN MENU View option is
98. ins two main sub options which include All Collected Data and Selected Locations and allows for the printing of all or selected data collected from the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer NOTE Before using the Print option the user must configure the SFACCESS program to print the collected data to a specific printer or file within the program by using the print options under the Off line MAIN MENU s Configure option Refer to Section 2 of this manual SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Print MUCTHEE CT ae TC All Collected Data Selected Location Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 424 1 15 32 21 J SECTION 3 105 SFACCESS The All Collected Data Option The first of the two options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Print option is the All Collected Data option At the All Collected Data option press the ENTER key to display a PRINT OPTIONS screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu 1 Print SC ee TSE Print Options All Report Tupes Data Log Reports Miscellaneous Data Reports Event Log Reports Calibration Reports Alarm Event Log Reports Parameter Change Event Log Reports Options Details Hourly Totals Daily Totals Range Totals Beginning Date Time NEA Ending Date Time 4 Enter to Proceed ESC Press SPACE to toggle select Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 LI 42 1 15 33 18
99. ional Inc FoxPro software by Fox Software Inc Lotus 1 2 3 release 3 X by the Lotus Development Corporation and dBASE IV software by the Ashton Tate Corporation are addressed in the following sections and include screens and instructions appropriate to each NOTE Although this DANIEL INDUSTRIES manual names and briefly discusses six commercially available database and spreadsheet programs DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC is not endorsing these products as being preferable or superior to any other commercially available database or spreadsheet programs APPENDIX B 223 SFACCESS dBASE IV Using dBASE IV software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following steps 1 After entering the dBASE IV program the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen appears as shown in the following illustration dBASE IU CONTROL CENTER CATALOG D DBASENUNTITLED CAT Reports File ew file Description REER P ee aie ee G OS Help Fi Use Data F2 Design Shift F2 Quick Report Shift F9 Menus F10 224 APPENDIX B SFACCESS At the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Create field in the Data column and press the ENTER key to display a screen used for entering the components of the database structure as shown in the following illustration 9 35 08 am Fun rici wane rici ue wien es nto Database D dbase lt NEU gt Field 1 1 ae Ee
100. ith a carriage return line feed combination fields on a line are separated by commas and non numeric fields are quoted APPENDIX A 213 SFACCESS The three data file types with their individual specifications are I THE DATA LOG FILE A data log file is organized as a series of blocks of location data Location I Location 2 Location N Each location in a data log file contains Line 1 Location identifying information DATA_LOG_START loc name loc id unit name unit id calce module Line 2 Data log definition etc DATA LOG DEFINE contract hour log interval chan count defl def2 defN where contract hour is in the format HH MM ex 07 00 log interval is in minutes 0 to 1440 chan count is the number of channels logged 214 APPENDIX A SFACCESS defl n is in the format ChnTD where Chn is the three digit channel number T is the type A Average S Snapshot Z Snapshot and Zero D is the number of decimal places to print NOTE Future revisions of the SFACCESS program will have the tag name TagName ChnTD inserted in this field Programs parsing this field must account for this to avoid incompatibility problems later Line 3 Column Headings Prefix DATA_LOG_HEAD V where V is intended as a continuation character to the next line Custom programs actually parsing the data file use this to continue reading to the next physical text line in
101. king window is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU SECTION 2 95 SFACCESS After the SETUP CALCULATION FACTORS screen appears the user should use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through and enter values for each of the channel description entries press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process 96 SECTION 2 SFACCESS PC MAIN MENU CONTENTS As indicated in the following illustration there are seven menu options in the Off line MAIN MENU for the PC which include the Logon Print View Export Erase Configure and Exit options Since all seven options contain at least some form of sub menu sub menu option or selection screen most will be segregated examined and explained in separate sub sections of this section Section 3 However since the Configure option has already been fully explained in Section 2 no further examination or discussion is necessary SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon eet View Export Erase u Go On line Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 42 15 26 57 SECTION 3 97 SFACCESS THE LOGON OPTION The Logon option which is shown in the following illustration is the first of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains one main sub option which is the Go On line option that allows the user to logon to the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer SolarFlou
102. larFlow Plus default setting of COMI or use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting of COM2 After the setting for the option has been selected press either the ENTER or F10 key to indicate that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 2 35 SFACCESS The Printer Function Setup Option The second of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Printer Function Setup option To select and highlight the Printer Function Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then E press the ENTER key to display the PRINTER FUNCTION SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure I Printer Function Setup Setup Sad thy Printer Type Ascii Character Size Normal Paper Width 8 Inch Print To LPT1 Serial Baud Rate 9600 SOCOM ese Eight Serial Parity None Slo Cem ye pees ONE eet EL DANREPT PRN F10 Done ESC Press SPACE to select printer type Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 7541 09 54 32 36 SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the PRINTER FUNCTION SETUP screen has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Printer Type option which has options of IBM EPSON and ASCII with the defau
103. larm Configuration option and the Calculation Factors option The Setup option allows for the selection and setting of the various setup parameters and calculated values in the SOLARFLOW PLUS SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 4 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm General Information Calculation Facto Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 75 1 14 15 53 J SECTION 2 63 64 SFACCESS NOTE The Setup option menu shown in the last illustration is for a specific application This menu list along with its associated sub menus will vary depending on the application installed in the SOLARFLOW PLUS SECTION 2 SFACCESS The General Information Option The first of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the General Information option At the General Information option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP GENERAL INFORMATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to enter the enter the values for the location and unit names the location and unit ID numbers the current date and time and the calculation module for the SOLARFLOW PLUS currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm General Information Security Code Lis User Report Definition Setup General Infor
104. lay Setup som Alarm ll Acknowledge Alarm Scan Meter Pressure 1 eRe Cm Active Action Acknowledge ESC Quit Press SPACE to select action and ENTER _ Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 1 10 14 37 SECTION 4 211 SFACCESS The First ALARM SCAN Screen After the first ALARM SCAN screen appears which in this case is the Meter Pressure 1 ALARM SCAN screen the user may determine the identity of the alarm determine whether the alarm is active acknowledged or not acknowledged or previously active and not acknowledged press the ENTER key to continue or If the prompt message reads Press ENTER to continue then the alarm has already been acknowledged but is active If the prompt message reads Press SPACE then the user has the opportunity to acknowledge the alarm press the ESC Escape key to quit the process 212 SECTION 4 SFACCESS ASCII EXPORT FILE SPECIFICATIONS The ASCII export function of the SFACCESS program generates three different types of data files which are data log miscellaneous channel tags event log Each of these files may contain information about one or more locations The beginning of each location in a file is marked with special blocks containing information about the location and the following data The data files are in a standard ASCII format which means each line of text is terminated w
105. lt being ASCII and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting With an IBM Epson or IBM Epson compatible printer special codes may be sent to put the device into a compressed print mode for output of reports Many printer manufacturers supply an operation mode to emulate either an IBM Epson or IBM Epson compatible printer However if the printer in use cannot emulate either of these then the ASCII setting should be selected use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Character Size option which has options of Normal and Compressed with the default being Normal and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting With an IBM Epson or IBM Epson compatible printer the Compressed setting may be selected to obtain compressed character size print reports from the SFACCESS program If the printer cannot be configured for compressed character size print or if normal character size characters are preferred the Normal setting should be selected use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Paper Width option which has options of 8 Inch and 14 Inch with the default being 8 inch and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The Paper Width option permits the use of wide carriage printers which use 14 inch or greater paper If the 14 Inch setting is selected then more columns of data may be printed per line of paper SECTION 2 37 SFACCESS to allow the prin
106. made under the Configure option 32 SECTION 2 SFACCESS To select and highlight the Configure option which is shown in the following illustration use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys SolarFlow Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export See Conf igure SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup View Function Setup Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 1 09 53 31 SECTION 2 33 SFACCESS The SFPlus Communications Setup Option The first of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the SFPlus Communications Setup option To select and highlight the SFPlus Communications Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the SFPLUS COMMUNICATIONS SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Gee Conf igure SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup Uieu Function Setup Display Setup r SF Plus Communications Setup Comm Port Connected To SolarF low Plus COM1 ENTER F10 Done ESC Abort Press SPACE to toggle COM port Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 09 53 42 34 SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the SFPlus Communications Setup screen has been accessed either accept the Comm Port Connected To So
107. mat DIF Microsoft Excel 2 6 XLS Microsoft Multiplan 4 91 MOD Symphony 1 9 URK Symphony 1 1 1 2 UR1 Lotus 1 2 3 1A UKS Lotus 1 2 3 2 x VK1 Lotus 1 2 3 3 6 UK3 Paradox 3 5 PDOX RapidFile 1 2 CRPD Framework II FU2 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 10 At the pop up window with the list of program options use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Delimited with Commas option press the ENTER key which will remove the pop up window with its list of program options and cause the Append From pop up window to be displayed again as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Database Record Program Uindou C 1 Scope 1 For 1 While lt Cancel gt 1 Fields APPENDIX B 247 SFACCESS 11 At the Append From pop up window press the letter F key or use the TAB key to highlight and select the For field press the ENTER key to display a pop up window E type LOG DATE lt gt b in the blank FOR Clause lt expl gt field as shown in the following illustration and press the ENTER key System File Edit Expression Database DMIMPORT lt Verify gt OK 2222200 222022 rno 248 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 12 After filling in the FOR Clause lt expl gt field and pressing the ENTER key press the TAB key to move to the lt OK gt field and press the ENTER key to again dis
108. mation IDEST BLANK LOCATION heals BLANK UNIT Location ID Number O nit ID N BLANK ID YE 08 19 92 SST 14 16 59 FTCA a AGAS DUAL STD Enter neu Location Name Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 754 14 17 46 J SECTION 2 65 SFACCESS After the SETUP GENERAL INFORMATION screen appears the user should enter the value for the location name in the Location name field use the TAB key to cursor to and enter the new unit name in the Unit name field use the TAB key to cursor to and enter the new location ID number in the Location ID Number field use the TAB key to cursor to and enter the new unit ID number in the Unit ID Number field use the TAB key to cursor to the Date field and enter the current date in the MM DD YY format use the TAB key to cursor to the Time field and enter the current time in the HH MM SS format use the TAB key to cursor to the Calculation Module field and press the SPACE BAR to toggle and select the calculation module which in the case is the AGA3 DUAL STD Standard After the values have been entered the user should 66 press either the ENTER or F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC Escape key to abort the process SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Security Code List Option The second of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Security Code List option At the Security Code List option pres
109. mport D 123R3 _ 13 Sep 91 11 86 AM 256 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 6 At the Import Edit prompt enter the name of the file to be imported by first backspacing over the defaulted file shown in the Enter name of file to import field type in the specific file name to bypass the next screen which displays a list of available files and automatically proceed to the data file screen on the next page or as an alternative type in the file name and wild card characters such as for example D DM OUT and press the ENTER key to display a screen with a list of available files as shown in the following illustration A Al Enter name of file to import D DN OUT DANDATA OUT DANEVENT OUT DANAISC OUT we E woe Dey E APPENDIX B 257 SFACCESS ds At the previous screen displaying the list of available files use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight and select the desired data file press the ENTER key to initiate the import process which displays a WAIT message in the upper right corner of the screen After completion of the import process a data file screen is displayed as shown in the following illustration buEMETS2488 TEST 123456 2488 TEST654321 AGAR 2486REAL JR TR LULB7 8B 6 METR TEMPMETR PRESUIFF PRESLDOG VOL DATA_LOG Time Faults Meter T Meter P Diff P Log VolToday Vol 86 25 678 75 158 58 33 6556 4 86 38 i 158 35 158 48 i 158 45 158 58 i 158 55 3 158 88 158 85
110. n File Edit Style Graph Print Database Tools Options Window 1 A B C D E F G NDATA LOGDURLS3 TES 13131313DUAL3 TES3131313 AGAI DUALREAL a SSSSSSSSSSSSES SS 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 SEBREBBEBBBSBBBSBSBD At this point the user is able to manipulate the imported SFACCESS file data as required 280 APPENDIX B WARRANTY CLAIM REQUIREMENTS To make a warranty claim you the Purchaser must 1 Provide Daniel with proof of the Date of Purchase and proof of the Date of Shipment of the product in question Return the product to Daniel within twelve 12 months of the date of original shipment of the product or within eighteen 18 months of the date of original shipment of the product to destinations outside of the United States The Purchaser must prepay any shipping charges In addition the Purchaser is responsible for insuring any product shipped for return and assumes the risk of loss of the product during shipment To obtain Warranty service or to locate the nearest Daniel office sales or service center call 713 467 6000 Fax 281 897 2901 or contact Daniel Measurement and Control P O Box 55435 Houston Texas 77255 When contacting Daniel for product service the purchaser is asked to provide information as indicated on the following Customer Pr
111. n option the Analog Inputs option the Status Inputs option the Control Outputs option the Scale Values option the Rates and Volumes option the Calculation Configuration option the Alarm Configuration option and the Calculation Factors option The Setup option allows for the viewing of the various setup parameters and calculated values in the SOLARFLOW PLUS As necessary some of these displayed values which may change in real time are updated continuously Also as the name implies this menu and its associated options are for information only and cannot be directly changed by the user SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Information Security Code List User Report Definition Communication Conf iguration Data Log Definition Analog Inputs Status Inputs Control Outputs Scale Values Rates and Volumes Calculation Conf igu Alarm Conf iguration Calculation Factors Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 1 13 44 34 SECTION 4 177 SFACCESS NOTE The Display option menu shown in the last illustration is for a specific application This menu list along with its associated options may vary depending on the application installed in the SOLARFLOW PLUS 178 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The General Information Option The first of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Dis
112. n the following illustration dBASE IU CONTROL CENTER CATALOG D DBASENUNTITLED CAT Foras Reports Labels Applications File IDM IMPORT DBF Description Help Fi Use Data F2 Design Shift F2 Quick Report Shift F9 Menus F16 APPENDIX B 231 SFACCESS 9 At the dBASE IV CONTROL CENTER screen press the SHIFT and F2 keys simultaneously to display a screen with the database structure displayed as shown in the following illustration LOC NAHE Character Date Character Character Numeric Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numer ic Numeric Numeric Numeric 15 8 5 24 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 CO E tun Change option to index on this field Spacebar 232 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 10 At the screen displaying the database structure use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Append option and display a pop up menu window used for entering appending and copying records as shown in the following illustration and press the letter C key to copy records from a non dBASE file and display an additional pop up menu window which is also shown in the following illustration Enter records fron keyboard Append records from dBASE file gt Copy records from non dBASE file LOC_DATE dBASE II Framework II Lotus 1 2 3 VisiCalc SVLK Multiplan Text fixed length fields Blank delinited Character delinited Database D dbaseNDMIMPORT
113. nal computer PC and the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer the configuration or setup procedures for both of these will be addressed separately The configuration or setup procedures for the PC will be presented first and then the configuration or setup procedures for the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer will be presented SECTION 2 31 SFACCESS PC SETUP PROCEDURES CAUTION While making choices for the various as options in the CONFIGURE menu for the PC pressing the ESC Escape key will ABORT the process and eliminate all previously selected entries The Configure option is the sixth of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains eight main sub options which are the SFPlus Communications Setup Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup View Function Setup Display Setup Database Setup Password Setup and Save Configuration options The Configure option allows the user to to specify the communications port of the PC to be used to communicate with the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer setup various operational features of the printer function select the export type which is either SFDC or ASCII customize operation of the View function related to the graphing of collected data specify the type of screen display select the drive path and name of the database file used to store collected data establish passwords to limit access to the SFACCESS program save any configuration changes
114. ng illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE BLUE Others Calibration Meter Temperature Degrees F Zero Set Mid Set a Calibration Aborted Press any key Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 1 09 20 19 If after completing the calibration process for the meter temperature the input values either accepted or entered by the user are not within acceptable beginning and end point parameters the message Calibration Error Not Accepted Press any key to continue will appear This message indicates that the user must adjust the calibration point values within the specified limits 206 SECTION 4 SFACCESS ee The Monitor Check Calibration The second of the two options available within the Others option is the Monitor Check Calibration At the Monitor Check Calibration press the ENTER key to display a MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION screen as shown in the following illustration This MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION screen provides a list of all selectable inputs related to pressures SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration ii Monitor Check Calibration Meter Temperature Live Specific Gravity Analog Input Channel 26 Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 09 41 10 SECTION 4 207 SFACCESS The Meter Tempera
115. nge Totals which is a detail report that is printed with range totals use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the Beginning Date Time field and enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when to begin printing in the period of time covered by the collected data If no beginning date or time is entered then printing will begin at the first or oldest record in the database use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the Ending Date Time field and enter the date and time in the MM DD YY and HH MM SS formats to indicate when to end printing in the period of time covered by the collected data If no ending date or time is entered then reports will print up through the last or newest records in the database NOTE If no beginning or ending date or time is entered for the collected data then all the collected data for that location will be printed After the PRINT OPTION settings have been selected 112 press the ENTER key to proceed with the printing process or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the process SECTION 3 SFACCESS THE VIEW OPTION The View option which is shown in the following illustration is the third of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains four main sub options which include the Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs and the Event Logs options These various sub options allow data to be viewed either in a graph mode which i
116. oblem Report Daniel Measurement and Control offers both on call and contract maintenance service designed to afford single source responsibility for all its products Daniel Industries Inc reserves the right to make changes at any time to any product to improve its design and to insure the best available product DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC CUSTOMER PROBLEM REPORT FOR FASTEST SERVICE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT ALONG WITH THE AFFECTED EQUIPMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE ADDRESS INDICATED BELOW COMPANY NAME TECHNICAL CONTACT PHONE REPAIR P O IF WARRANTY UNIT S N INVOICE ADDRESS SHIPPING ADDRESS RETURN SHIPPING METHOD EQUIPMENT MODEL S N FAILURE DATE DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WHAT WAS HAPPENING AT TIME OF FAILURE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REPORT PREPARED BY TITLE IF YOU REQUIRE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE FAX OR WRITE THE MAIN CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL PHONE 281 897 2900 ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE FAX 281 897 2901 19203 HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77065 The sales and service offices of Daniel Industries Inc are located throughout the United States and in major countries overseas Please contact Daniel Measurement and Control at P O Box 55435 Houston Texas 77255 or phone 713 467 6000 for the location of the sales or service office nearest you Daniel Measurement and C
117. of the On line MAIN MENU for the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer in Section 4 which is entitled SOLARFLOW PLUS MAIN MENU CONTENTS Both sections 3 and 4 will attempt to explore all aspects of the program s content halves including all the sub menus and sub menu options and selections without needlessly duplicating information that may be discussed in other portions of this manual 20 SECTION 1 SFACCESS INSTALLA TION AND INITIAL SETUP INTRODUCTION This section addresses the installation and initial setup of the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS PROGRAM including its hardware requirements and installation and configuration procedures Because the SFACCESS program operates in a dual environment which is composed of both the personal computer PC environment and the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer environment the configuration procedure involves SECTION 2 the Off line MAIN MENU s Configure option menu for the PC which controls the selection of communications port printer export view display database password and save options and the On line MAIN MENU s Setup option menu for the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer which controls the selection of general information transmitter inputs control outputs scale values calculation configuration alarm configuration and calculation factors options The Setup menu performs the functions of setup location and setup unit as found in the DANIEL INDUSTRIES HAND HELD DATA T
118. off Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm auss Il Update Since Last Collection Update Since Last Collection Waste Misc MADUTLAN See COMM ERR Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected 2 2 08 21 1992 10 08 35 08 21 1992 10 09 3 Event Logs Pear 08 20 1992 22 00 00 EE 08 21 1992 10 00 00 a 13 Meter Pressure 1 Lou Press any key to conti Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT l1 1 10 10 29 4 After the collection process has finished the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU 160 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Specified Number of Days Option The second of the four options available within the On line MAIN MENU Collect option is the Specified Number of Days option At the Specified Number of Days option press the ENTER key to display a COLLECT SETUP screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Specified Number of Days Specified Date Range All Stored Information pF Collect Setup Number of days to collect ji ENTER F10 Begin Collection ESC Abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 EI 1 10 50 35 SECTION 4 161 SFACCESS After the COLLECT SETUP screen appears enter the number of days of
119. oll the data screen to the right the UP ARROW key to scroll the data screen up one logging interval the DOWN ARROW key to scroll the data screen down one logging interval the TAB key to scroll the data screen to the right the SHIFT and TAB keys scroll the data screen to the left This is done by holding the SHIFT key and pressing the TAB key The CONTROL and LEFT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the far left This is done by holding the CONTROL key and pressing the LEFT ARROW key The CONTROL and RIGHT ARROW key to scroll the data screen to the far right This is done by holding the CONTROL key and pressing the RIGHT ARROW key SECTION 3 133 SFACCESS the PAGE UP key to scroll up one full screen with the previous top line being displayed as the bottom line the PAGE DOWN key to scroll down one full screen with the previous bottom line being displayed as the top line the ESC escape key to exit to the previous screen Finally after completing operations on the desired location the user has the option of continuing to configure and view any of the other selections listed in the pop up window under the Event Logs option 134 SECTION 3 SFACCESS THE EXPORT OPTION The Export option which is shown in the following illustration is the fourth of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains two main sub options which include the All Collected Data and the Selected Locations
120. ons Since the menus allow for wrap around pressing the UP ARROW key will cause the highlighted bar to move to the bottom menu selection when it is located at the top of the menu the DOWN ARROW key which allows the user to move the highlighted selection bar down through menu and screen options or selections Since the menus allow for wrap around pressing the DOWN ARROW key will cause the highlighted bar to move to the top menu selection when it is located at the bottom of the menu the RIGHT ARROW key which allows the user to move to the right within a field move to the right through menu and screen options or selections exit from some of the sub menus in the same manner as the ESCAPE key the LEFT ARROW key which allows the user to move to the left within a field move to the left through menu and screen options or selections exit from some of the sub menus in the same manner as the ESCAPE key 19 SFACCESS MANUAL DESIGN FEATURES Attempting to identify and describe the combined features and operation of both halves of the SFACCESS program which contain the Off line PC and On line SOLARFLOW PLUS computer MAIN MENU s would be confusing Consequently this manual is designed to allow the user to navigate through and locate specific information about the features of the Off line MAIN MENU for the PC in Section 3 which is entitled PC MAIN MENU CONTENTS and specific information about the features
121. ontrol offers both on call and contract maintenance service designed to provide single source responsibility for all Daniel Measurement and Control products Daniel Measurement and Control reserves the right to make changes to any of its products or services at any time without prior notification in order to improve that product or service and to supply the best product or service possible L ANIEL
122. op up window used for entering the name of the file to be imported but reconfigured with Enter and Esc options as shown in the following illustration backspace over the defaulted file name enter the path name of the SFACCESS export files File Edit Style Graph Print Database Tools Options Window Macro Reformat ASCII Text File omma amp Delinited File Enter nane of file to import D DM GUT j LOND A WNG Enter EN a text file delimited by commas and quotes In this example the screen indicates the use of a wildcard character to access the available files 278 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 6 After the path name of the SFACCESS export files has been entered press the ENTER key to display a pop up window which lists the files that are available for importing as shown in the following illustration File Edit Style Graph Print Database Tools Options Window Macro Refornat Import ASCII Text File omma amp Delimited File Enter name of file to import D DM OUT DANDATA OUT DANEUENT OUT DANMISC OUT L 2 3 4 5 6 r4 B 9 Import a text file delimited by commas and quotes APPENDIX B 279 SFACCESS 7 At the pop up window which lists the files that are available for importing use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the appropriate file and press the ENTER key to display the imported file as shown in the following illustratio
123. options This option allows for the exporting of SOLARFLOW PLUS data which is in a binary database form into a SEDC SOLARFLOW DATA COLLECTION or ASCII format When necessary the SFDC or ASCII formatted data can then be imported by other user software where it can be manipulated to meet specific user needs In addition either all or selected location data can be exported SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu CUINMSUENNUCER Export All Collected Data Selected Location Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 424 1 15 55 01 J SECTION 3 135 SFACCESS In order to export SOLARFLOW PLUS data the user must first configure the Export Function Setup located in the Off line MAIN MENU s Configure option For detailed information about the Configure option refer to Section 2 of this manual NOTE For information about importing SOLARFLOW PLUS data into other software programs refer to the APPLICATION NOTES located in this manual s appendix 136 SECTION 3 SFACCESS The AII Collected Data Option The first of the two options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Export option is the All Collected Data option At the All Collected Data option press the ENTER key to display an EXPORT screen which is shown in the following illustration that indicates the SFACCESS program is automatically exporting all collected SOLARFLOW PLUS data All collected data will be exported first to last in t
124. out your computer hardware The user must then Press ESC to quit any other key to continue 4 a screen will appear and the program will request that a drive be selected where the SFACCESS program can be installed The user should use the UP and DOWN or PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to move to and select the appropriate disk drive and press the ENTER key 5 a screen will appear with the message s The subdirectory is the location on your disk where SFACCESS 3 5 will be installed If you do not wish to change the displayed default simply press ENTER To change the subdirectory use the BACKSPACE to remove the default and enter a new subdirectory name In addition the screen will also display the Destination subdirectory pop up window with SFACCESS shown as the default subdirectory After accepting the default or replacing it with another entry the user must press the ENTER key 6 a screen will appear with the message s SFACCESS 3 5 will now be copied onto the destination drive you selected In addition the program will inform the user that the CONFIG SYS file must contain a minimum of FILES 20 and BUFFERS 20 Since SFACCESS s installation program can safely modify the user s existing CONFIG SYS file the user is informed that after all of the SFACCESS 3 5 files have been copied onto your computer you will be asked if it is OK for the install program to modify your CONFIG SYS file If you select YES
125. ows the user to select a Popup Channel Tag List in the On line MAIN MENU s Setup option SECTION 1 17 F10 ESCAPE KEY ENTER KEY DELETE KEY SPACE BAR 18 SFACCESS a specific database directory and all files currently available in the selected directory through the Database Setup option in the Off line MAIN MENU s Configure option the F10 function key which is used to terminate data entry and to proceed with an operation Occasionally the F10 function key and the ENTER key perform the identical operation on some data entry screens the ESC escape key which allows the user to escape or exit from a menu sub menu screen etc or to abort and exit from data entered on a particular menu the ENTER key which allows the user to obtain access to a highlighted function or menu select an entry on a single field data entry screen and to proceed with an operation select an entry on a multiple field data entry screen and move the highlighted bar to the next data entry field the DELETE key which allows the user to key data entry changes by overwriting existing characters the SPACE BAR which allows the user to toggle through screen options or choices SECTION 1 SFACCESS UP ARROW DOWN ARROW RIGHT ARROW LEFT ARROW SECTION 1 the UP ARROW key which allows the user to move the highlighted selection bar up through menu and screen options or selecti
126. play option is the General Information option At the General Information option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY GENERAL INFORMATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the values for the location and unit names the location and unit ID numbers the current date and time and the calculation module for the SOLARFLOW PLUS currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Calibration Alarm General Information Security Code List User Report Definit Display General Information nia pE L BLANK LOCATION LERA GUSE BLANK UNIT Location ID Number nit ID N BLANK ID 08 24 92 FEST 13 45 46 aar OM LN AGAS DUAL STD ESC F10 Done Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 13 45 19 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 179 SFACCESS The Security Code List Option The second of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Security Code List option At the Security Code List option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY SECURITY CODE LIST screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the security code or codes for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibra
127. play the Append From pop up window as shown in the following illustration System File Edit Database Record Progran Window TYPE Delimited with Cosmas lt Cancel gt 1 Fields APPENDIX B 249 SFACCESS 13 At the Append From pop up window press the TAB key to move to the lt OK gt field press the ENTER key to append or bring SFACCESS data into the FoxPro program press the ALT and D keys simultaneously in order to display the Database option s pull down menu which contains a list of database command options and use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the Browse option as shown in the following illustration HIC eee meek Database Bir rM 746 Setup 250 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 14 Finally after the Browse option has been selected press the ENTER key to display the imported SFACCESS data as shown in the following illustration SUSSEN File Edit Database Record Program Window Browse DM IMPORT Log date Log tine Faults Data 8 Data EI f ieu aate Log tine Fautte 31 33 33 33 33 33 31 33 33 33 33 33 31 33 33 33 33 SSESESSS At this point the user is able to manipulate the imported SFACCESS data as required APPENDIX B 251 SFACCESS LOTUS 1 2 3 Using Lotus 1 2 3 software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following procedure 1 After entering the Lotus program a blank screen is displayed a
128. port DICE Conf igure Printer Function Setup Export Function Setup Uieu Function Setup Display Setup Database Setup Database Setup DEEDEE TAGU sfaccess dat F9 Directory ENTER F10 Done ESC Abort Enter destination path file name to store collected data i i Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 75 1 09 56 13 50 SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the DATABASE SETUP screen has been accessed either use the existing database path file name which has a default setting of SFACCESS DAT or enter a new destination drive path file name for storing collected data Once the database path file name has been entered or selected from the pop up window press either the ENTER or F10 key to indicate that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 2 51 SFACCESS If the specific database path file name is not known press the F9 key to access a Directory pop up window which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Sei Conf igure Database Setup Database Setup EEES UA sfaccess dat x o a L Enter destination path file name to store collected data M Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 75 10 55 39 52 SECTION 2 SFACCESS After the Directory pop
129. press to make selection APPENDIX B 265 8 266 SFACCESS After the name of the new Paradox table is entered in the Table field press the ENTER key to display the screen where the newly named table is viewed as shown in the following illustration LOC Loc Loc Loc LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC Loc LOC 19910228 19310228 19918228 19910228 19318228 19918228 19918228 19918228 19910228 19918228 19910228 19910228 19310228 19910228 13918228 LH HE EE S 15 records converted At this point the user is able to manipulate the imported SFACCESS data as required APPENDIX B SFACCESS QUATTRO Using Quattro Software to import SFACCESS data is described in the following procedure l After entering the Quattro program press the FORWARD SLASH key in order to access the QUATTRO pop up window which contains a list of MAIN MENU commands APPENDIX B 267 SFACCESS 2 At the QUATTRO pop up window either press the letter F key or use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and select the File option as shown in the following illustration and then press the ENTER key to access the FILE pop up window Retrieve save combine import extract access DOS parse B C D E F G H uattro Block Column Row Erase T Graph Macro Print Layout Default Advanced Quit 268 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 3 At the FILE pop up window either type the letter I key or use the UP
130. provides the user the ability to modify the input status of the calculation factors for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on The input status of the calculation factors may either be Fixed or Live If the input status of a calculation factor is set to Live then the calculated value will be used in the calculations If the input status of a calculation factor is set to Fixed then the user may supply a desired value to be used in the calculations thus over riding the true calculated value To change the input status of a calculation factor locate the cursor to the Status field of the desired factor using the ARROW keys Press the SPACE BAR until the desired status appears in the field This field may be set to either Fixed or Live To modify the value of a Fixed calculation factor locate the cursor to the Value field of the desired factor and enter the new value The user may abort or cancel any changes made by pressing the Escape ESC key When this key is pressed the SETUP CALCULATION FACTORS screen is removed from the display and control is passed back to the MAIN MENU To save any changes made on this screen to the SOLARFLOW PLUS press the F10 key Note that only those changes that were made are sent to the unit When the F10 key is pressed the SETUP CALCULATION FACTORS screen is removed from the display and a Working window appears while the changes are being sent When the process is completed the Wor
131. r options available within the On line MAIN MENU Collect option is the Specified Date Range option At the Specified Date Range option press the ENTER key to display a COLLECT SETUP screen as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Specified Number of Days Specified Date Range All Stored Information Collect Setup E A EA 1701780 66 TED Mm EA oe 21792010 55 ESC Abort F10 Begin Collection Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 EI 777 1 10 54 38 SECTION 4 167 SFACCESS After the COLLECT SETUP screen appears enter the beginning date for the log data that is to be collected in the highlighted field in the Beginning date time line use the ENTER key to move to highlight and select the second field in the Beginning date time line and enter the beginning time for the log data that is to be collected use the ENTER key to move to highlight and select the first field in the Ending date time line and enter the ending date for the log data that is to be collected use the ENTER key to move to highlight and select the second field in the Ending date time line and enter the ending time for the log data that is to be collected and press the F10 key to begin the collection process or press the ESC Escape
132. reports for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Setup User Report Definition Channel Description Meter Pressure 1 Differential Pressure 1 Meter Temperature Meter Pressure 2 Differential Pressure 2 Live Specific Gravity Hourly Flow Rate 1 Total Accumulated Volume 1 Hourly Flow Rate 2 Total Accumulated Volume 2 1 2 sE din 5 6 7 8 9 Today s Volume Yesterday s Volume Insert F3 Delete F10 Done ESC Abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 14 21 29 SECTION 2 69 SFACCESS After the SETUP USER REPORT DEFINITION screen appears the user should 70 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through the list of fifteen entry fields and enter new channel descriptions press the F2 key to insert a new channel description to the list When the F2 key is pressed all channel descriptions below and including including the cursor are moved to the next position If the list is full the last item in the list is lost A channel description selection list will appear Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys or the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to the new desired channel description When the new description is located press the ENTER key To abort the process press the ESC Escape key However if the ESC Escape key is pressed at this time a blank item exists
133. returned transportation prepaid to Daniel within twelve 12 months of the date of shipment eighteen 18 months from date of shipment for destinations outside of the United States which is found after inspection by Daniel to be defective in workmanship or material will be repaired or replaced at Daniel s sole option free of charge and return shipped at lowest cost transportation All transportation charges and export fees will be billed to the customer Warranties on devices purchased from third party manufacturers not bearing a Daniel label shall have the warranty provided by the third party manufacturer Extended warranty Models 2470 2480 and 2500 are warranted for a maximum of twenty four 24 months The Danalyzer valves are warranted for the life of the instrument and the columns for five years The warranties specified herein are in lieu of any and all other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Daniel shall be liable only for loss or damage directly caused by its sole negligence Daniel s liability for any loss or damage arising out of connected with or resulting from any breach hereof shall in no case exceed the price allocable to the equipment or unit thereof which gives rise to the claim Daniel s liability shall terminate one year after the delivery of the equipment except for overseas deliveries and extended warranty products as noted above In no event
134. rocess of all stored information has begun SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection Collect All TESIA Data BR Miao wens See vonk ING Num Logs First Log Collected Last Log Collected Collected 0 2 Ei 8 ITA ME ME 08 21 1992 10 59 09 08 21 1992 11 00 1 Data Logs Press ESC to abort Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 1 11 01 30 SECTION 4 173 SFACCESS As shown in the last illustration after the COLLECT screen appears a WORKING message is displayed in a status field in the upper right corner of the screen In addition to this status field the COLLECT screen also displays other status fields which provide additional messages as the collection process is completed for the Event Data and Miscellaneous logs Included are three status fields to the right of Event Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Event log found in the collection of all stored information a field for indicating the last Event log found in the collection of all stored information and the number of Event logs found in the collection of all stored information three status fields to the right of Data Logs which are respectively from left to right a field for indicating the first Data log found in the collection of all stored information a field for indicating the
135. rted data logging intervals include None 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 4 hours and 24 hours use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through the list of ten entry fields and enter new channel descriptions press the F2 key to insert a new channel description to the list or press the F3 key to delete an existing channel description from the list use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW and or UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor to the Type field for each Channel Description field and use the SPACE BAR to toggle and select either an AVG averaged SS snapshot or SSZ snapshot and zero value use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW and or UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor to the Len Length field for each Channel Description field and use the SPACE BAR to toggle and select a field length value use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW and or UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor to the Dec Decimal field for each Channel Description field and enter a decimal place value SECTION 2 77 78 press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SFACCESS SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Analog Inputs Option The sixth of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the Analog Inputs option At the Analog Inputs option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP ANALOG INPUTS screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu
136. s the message Calibration Error Not Accepted Press any key to continue will appear This message indicates that the user must adjust the calibration point values within the specified limits 198 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Monitor Check Calibration The second of the two options available within the Pressures option is the Monitor Check Calibration At the Monitor Check Calibration press the ENTER key to display a MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION screen as shown in the following illustration This MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION screen provides a list of all selectable inputs related to pressures SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE i Pressures Differential Pressure Differential Pressure 2 Monitor Check Calibration Meter Pressure 1 Meter Pressure 2 Feng 1 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 08 10 21 SECTION 4 199 SFACCESS The Meter Pressure The first of the available pressure inputs to be monitored checked for this particular application is Meter Pressure 1 To highlight and select the Meter Pressure 1 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION WINDOW screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to monitor or check the calibration input value for meter pressure 1 in psi of the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on
137. s the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu SECTION 4 189 SFACCESS The Alarm Configuration Option The twelveth of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Alarm Configuration option At the Alarm Configuration option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY ALARM CONFIGURATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the alarm configurations and setpoint values for the alarm descriptions for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm General as Display filarm Conf iguration Alarm Description Value X Units Battery Lou Sistem Enable ESI 10 8 Volts Meter Pressure 1 mE UCO Enable Low Setpoint O gh Scale climes eho 1 01 gh Scale Meter Pressure 2 NEXU Enable Lov Setpoint O gh Scale Simei haa 1 01 gh Scale ESC F10 Done Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 1 14 35 33 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 190 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Calculation Factors Option The last of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the Calculation Factors option At the Calculation Factors option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY
138. s F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 77 7 10 51 29 After the collection process has been aborted the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU SECTION 4 165 SFACCESS However if the log collection process for the specified number of days is allowed to continue without interruption a FINISHED message is displayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen which is shown in the following illustration This message indicates that the log collection process has been completed and the collected data has been sent to the database file previously specified by the user in the Configuration option of the Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 4 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection p Collect Specified Number of Days Vase Misc BEXDTEDDTZID Stee FINISHED Num Logs First Log Collected st Log Collected Collected 2 1 ig 0 ITA MEE MEE 08 21 1992 10 52 12 08 21 1992 10 52 1 D YTEFCTE 08 21 1992 10 00 00 EE EE Lou Flow Cutoff Limit Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 1 10 54 18 After the collection process has finished the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU 166 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Specified Date Range Option The third of the fou
139. s function can be performed a security code is required When the Off line MAIN MENU screen first appears the Logon option is automatically highlighted by default Print which allows the user to print collected data logs event log and configuration information either from all locations or selected locations A beginning ending date range and other options defining the scope of the report may also be selected 6 SECTION 1 SFACCESS SECTION 1 View which allows the user to view graph and text data logs miscellaneous logs and event logs Export which converts information collected by SFACCESS to file formats in order to be usable by other programs Erase which erases all information collected from the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer Configure which through its various sub options allows the user to select the serial port either COMI or COM2 to be used by SFACCESS to communicate with the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer for the setup of various printer operational features for the setup of the export function s output file type either SFDC or ASCID and the destination file name s for customizing the operation of the view function for the selection of a monitor display from three available choices color LCD or monochrome for the selection of a pathname of the file used to store collected SOLARFLOW PLUS log information SFACCESS for the setup of a password system to restrict access to SF
140. s not possible in the DANIEL INDUSTRIES HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL or a text mode The graph mode permits up to three items to be graphed simultaneously with the capability to manipulate the data by panning forward panning backwards and zooming in and out The text mode allows viewing of data events and miscellaneous logs in column or tabular form SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Erase Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 42 15 48 29 SECTION 3 113 SFACCESS The Data Logs Graph Option The first of the four options available within the Off line MAIN MENU View option is the Data Logs Graph option At the Data Logs Graph option press the ENTER key to display a pop up window as shown in the following illustration Only when a database file is active and data is present will a pop up window with one or more locations be displayed SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu lieu TES Data Logs Graph Logon Print Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Location List BLANK LOCATION zu DAEMON TEST ODESSA TARZAN U T to J U WAHA LIII Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 424 1 15 48 47 J 114 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the pop up window is accessed highlight and select the desired location which in this case is the OD
141. s shown in the following illustration 13 Sep 91 18 58 AM 252 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 2 At the blank screen z press the FORWARD SLASH key to display the MAIN MENU screen as shown in the following illustration A Al an ie Range Copy Move File Print Graph Data System Quit Global Insert Delete Colum Erase Titles Window Status Page Hide i F H 13 Sep 91 11 83 Af APPENDIX B 253 SFACCESS 3 At the MAIN MENU screen press the letter F key or use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight and select the File option and then press the ENTER key to display the File Menu as shown in the following illustration A Al Save Combine Xtract Erase List Import Dir New Open Admin Replace the current file with a file from disk B D E 13 Sep 91 11 85 AM 254 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 4 At the File Menu press the letter I key or use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Import option and then press the ENTER key to display the Import Menu as shown in the following illustration A Al Nunbers Import each line of data as a single label 13 Sep 91 11 86 AN APPENDIX B 255 SFACCESS 5 At the Import Menu press the letter N key or use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight and select the Numbers option and then press the ENTER key to display an Import Edit prompt as shown in the following illustration A Al Enter name of file to i
142. s the ENTER key to display the SETUP SECURITY CODE LIST screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to modify the necessary security code or codes for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm panerai inforsation Setup Security Code List 120 101 111 121 131 141 102 112 122 132 Giuao GOC UI AM OINHB Insert to List Done Delete from List ESC Abort Enter new Security Code Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 14 20 18 SECTION 2 67 SFACCESS After the SETUP SECURITY CODE LIST screen appears the user should 68 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to cursor through the list of twenty entry fields and enter new security codes press the F2 key to insert a new code to the list or press the F3 key to delete an existing code from the list press the F10 key to complete the process or press the ESC key to abort the process SECTION 2 SFACCESS The User Report Definition Option The third of the eleven options available within the On line MAIN MENU Setup option is the User Report Definition option At the User Report Definition option press the ENTER key to display the SETUP USER REPORT DEFINITION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to define the user
143. s to highlight and select the Import option and press the ENTER key to display the screen that provides the Import menu as shown in the following illustration s to move around menu then press to make selection 262 APPENDIX B SFACCESS 5 At the screen that provides the Import menu use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to highlight and select the ASCII option and press the ENTER key to display the screen that provides the ASCH menu as shown in the following illustration AppendDelinited Text ate a new table from an ASCII delimited text file Use and 4 keys to move around menu then press to make selection APPENDIX B 263 SFACCESS 6 At the screen that provides the ASCII menu make certain that the ASCII option is highlighted and press the ENTER key to display the screen where the name of the file to be imported is entered in the File Name field as shown in the following illustration File name d dm dandata txt Enter name of file to import 5 to move around menu then press to make selection 264 APPENDIX B SFACCESS d After the name of the file to be imported is entered in the File Name field press the ENTER key to display the screen where the name of the new Paradox table is entered in the Table field as shown in the following illustration able dmiaport Enter nane to be given to new Paradox table Use and 4 keys to move around menu then
144. scroll up one full screen with the previous top line being displayed as the bottom line the PAGE DOWN key to scroll down one full screen with the previous bottom line being displayed as the top line the ESC escape key to exit to the previous screen Finally after completing operations on the desired location the user has the option of continuing to configure and view any of the other selections listed in the pop up window under the Data Logs Text option SECTION 3 125 SFACCESS The Miscellaneous Logs Option The third of the four options available within the MAIN MENU View option is the Miscellaneous Logs option This option which is a type of tabular data log contains data on parameters such as temperature pressure specific gravity and meter and flow factors To select and highlight the Miscellaneous Logs option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display a pop up window with one or more locations listed as shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Vieu ERTIES Logon Print Data Logs Graph Data Logs Text Miscellaneous Logs Event Logs Location List BLANK LOCATION DAEMON TEST Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 42 1 15 53 49 126 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the pop up window is accessed highlight and select the desired location which in this case is the ODESSA TARZAN selection Then
145. se operation At this point the user has the option to either enter the word YES and press the ENTER key or press the ESC Escape key to Abort 146 SECTION 3 SFACCESS THE EXIT OPTION The Exit option which is shown in the following illustration is the last of the seven Off line MAIN MENU options It contains only one sub option which is the Go to DOS option that allows the user to exit from the SFACCESS program and to return to the DOS prompt SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export DICENDUM Exit m Go to DOS i Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 75 1 08 00 48 SECTION 3 147 SFACCESS The Go to DOS Option At the Go to DOS option press the ENTER key to display a pop up window as shown in the following illustration with the question Save configuration changes SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Save configuration changes es Press SPACE to select choice Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 75 1 08 02 00 NOTE The pop up window with the Save configuration changes question appears only if changes were made to the SFACCESS configuration that were not previously saved 148 SECTION 3 SFACCESS After the pop up window appears use the SPACE BAR to toggle and select YES or NO to indicate whether the configuration changes made to the SFACCESS program should be saved or not Then press the ENT
146. select SFDC as the export type Otherwise the ASCII export type allows separation of the various files associated with the export Under the SFDC File Options section use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the SFDC Output File Name option which has a default setting of DANDATAS SFP and either use the default setting or enter a new SFDC Output File Name The SFDC Output File Name option determines the drive path filename of SFDC output data To change the default enter a new drive path filename Under the ASCII File Options section use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Data Log File Name option which has a default setting of DANDATA OUT and either use the default setting or enter a new Data Log File Name 42 SECTION 2 SFACCESS Finally The Data Log File Name option which determines the name of the file that will hold ASCII data logs exported from the SFACCESS database must have a file name To change the default enter a new file name use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Misc Miscellaneous Channels File Name option which has a default of DANMISC OUT and either use the default setting or enter a new Misc Channels File Name The Misc Channels File Name option which determines the name of the file that will hold ASCII miscellaneous logs exported from the SFACCESS database must have a file name To change the default enter a new file n
147. splayed in the status field in the upper right corner of the screen which is shown in the following illustration This message indicates that the log collection process has been completed and the collected data has been sent to the database file previously specified by the user in the Configuration option of the Off line MAIN MENU SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu 34 Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm Update Since Last Collection E ctollect All Vase Misc BMI rst Stee FINISHED Num Logs First Log Collected st Log Collected Collected 3 1 ITA MEG EHE 08 21 1992 11 02 43 08 21 1992 11 02 4 DYTEFCTEE 08 21 1992 11 00 00 EE 08 21 1992 11 00 00 46 1 EE Lou Flow Cutoff Limit Press any key to continue Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 77 1 11 04 08 After the collection process has finished the user must Press any key to continue using the On line MAIN MENU 176 SECTION 4 SFACCESS THE DISPLAY OPTION The Display option which is shown in the following illustration is the third of the six On line MAIN MENU options In this application it contains thirteen main sub options which include the General Information option the Security Code List option the User Report Definition option the Communication Configuration option the Data Log Definitio
148. t being Eight and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The Serial Word Size option determines the number of data bits that will be used to make one data word The choices are for either seven data bits or eight data bits per word use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Serial Parity option which has options of None Even and Odd with the default being None and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The Serial Parity option determines whether and how data parity is used in the serial communications use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Serial Stop Bits option which has options of One and Two with the default being One and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The Serial Stop Bits option determines the number of data stop bits used at the end of a serial word use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Output File Name option with the default being DANREPT PRN and either use the default setting or enter a new output file name The Output File Name which must contain a file name and may contain a drive and or path name to acknowledge different drives and sub directories determines where data will be stored on disk To change the default file name enter a new report output file name SECTION 2 39 SFACCESS After the settings for each option have been selected press either the ENTER or F10 key to indicate
149. the collected data If no ending date or time is entered then reports will print up through the last or newest records in the database NOTE If no beginning or ending date or time is entered for the collected data then all the collected data for that location will be printed After the PRINT OPTION settings have been selected 108 press the ENTER key to proceed with the printing process or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the process SECTION 3 SFACCESS The Selected Location Option The second of the two options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Print option is the Selected Location option At the Selected Location option press the ENTER key to display a pop up window as shown in the following illustration which lists the locations available for selection SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu View Export Frase Print All Collected Data Selected Location BLANK LOCATION Set 1 fiG 3 SNGL STD BLANK LOCATION Set 2 AGA3 SDUAL TS DAEMON TEST ODESSA TARZAN U T to J U WAHA Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT I L 42 1 15 47 14 SECTION 3 109 SFACCESS After the pop up window which lists the locations available for selection has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight and the SPACE BAR key to select specific locations and press the ENTER key to display a PRINT OPTIONS screen for the selected loc
150. ting of some data logs without wrapping the data to the next printable line use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Print To option which has options of LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 COM1 COM2 and File with the default being COMI and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting Settings of LPT1 LPT2 and LPT3 refer respectively to Parallel Printer output Ports One Two or Three Settings of COMI and COM2 refer respectively to Serial output Ports One and Two The File setting causes all reports to be written in an ASCII format to a disk file which is specified in the Output File Name NOTE Printer options Serial Baud Rate Serial Word Size Serial Parity and Serial Stop Bits determine the operation of Serial Communications Port One COM1 or Serial Communications Port Two COM2 only when the Print to setting is defined as COM1 or COM2 Since these options are set to match the parameters of a specific serial printer reference should be made to the factory printer manual for more complete details use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Serial Baud Rate option which has options of 9600 110 150 300 600 1200 2400 and 4800 with the default being 9600 and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting SECTION 2 SFACCESS use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Serial Word Size option which has options of Seven and Eight with the defaul
151. tion 20008 186 The Scale Values Option ied x eA ro RREECLRT S RE S 187 The Rates and Volumes Option 04 188 The Calculation Configuration Option 189 The Alarm Configuration Option 190 The Calculation Factors Option 2 000 191 THE CALIBRATION OPTION 5x SERES UA ERE 192 The Pressures Option 3 qe dines Dee b IEEE SEDES 194 The Others Option od hem m Stat Saha eee eee ut 202 THE ALARM OPTION 1 594 4 m3 xe urine ek EO et RO RE Bee ER 210 The Acknowledge Option 0002 000 211 APPENDIX A ASCII EXPORT FILE SPECIFICATIONS 213 APPENDIX B APPLICATION NOTES 3300s 6 x doe ke be Gar och qund eR ere ds 223 INTRODUCTION 2 22 03 E uie Rete ra tr Rari tude aac 223 GAS ERIN crore CERA OU oe Oe Re aN Prisa pit 224 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vii viii SFACCESS FOXPRO 2 553 ego t qe qoe e abeat hd A er ie Ane od 237 LOTUS 1 253 53 4 dw ERE eR Ee rra i vs 252 PARADOX eera zd d tae se daha NE E E ee ERN SES 259 QUATTRO acous Os Race ENG nae ee TE S See ee Sos 267 QUATTRO PRO aoe eee eve ke CE Fee Ren La e RR 274 TABLE OF CONTENTS SFACCESS SS INTRODUCTION This manual the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS USERS MANUAL Daniel Part No 3 9000 509 describes the installation features and operation of the DANIEL INDUSTRIES SFACCESS SOLARFLOW PLUS Access SOFTWARE PROGRAM Daniel Part No 3 2470 040 WARNING Do NOT
152. tion Alarm General Informat Tes Display Security Code List ME 120 ME 142 101 111 121 131 141 102 112 122 132 1 2 3 4 3 5 8 g 0 1 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 14 25 44 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the menu 180 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The User Report Definition Option The third of the thirteen options available within the On line MAIN MENU Display option is the User Report Definition option At the User Report Definition option press the ENTER key to display the DISPLAY USER REPORT DEFINITION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen indicates the user reports defined for the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Calibration Alarm Display User Report Definition Channel Description Meter Pressure 1 Differential Pressure 1 Meter Temperature Meter Pressure 2 Differential Pressure 2 Live Specific Gravity Hourly Flow Rate 1 Total Accumulated Volume 1 Hourly Flow Rate 2 Total Accumulated Volume 2 Today s Volume Yesterday s Volume DONDA UN e ESC F10 Done Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 14 26 04 After observing these values the user must press the ESC Escape key to continue using the
153. tion provides the calibration capabilities and the Monitor Check Calibration sub option provides the monitor and calibration check capabilities SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration EHE Others eee Calibration Options Calibrate Transducer Monitor Check Calibration ERSE Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 09 14 41 202 SECTION 4 SFACCESS The Calibrate Transducer The first of the two options available within the Pressures option is the Calibrate Transducer At the Calibrate Transducer press the ENTER key to display a CALIBRATE TRANSDUCER screen as shown in the following illustration This CALIBRATE TRANSDUCER screen provides a list of all selectable inputs related to measurements other than pressure SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE Calibrate Transducer Meter Temperature Live Specific Gravity Analog Input Channel 26 Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 09 15 19 SECTION 4 203 The Meter Temperature SFACCESS The first of the available measurement inputs for this particular application is Meter Temperature To highlight and select the Meter Temperature 204 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the CALIBRATION screen which is shown in the following illustration
154. tions available within the Pressures option is the Calibrate Transducer At the Calibrate Transducer press the ENTER key to display a CALIBRATE TRANSDUCER screen as shown in the following illustration This CALIBRATE TRANSDUCER screen provides a list of all selectable inputs related to pressures SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE i Pressures Calibrate Transducer Meter Pressure 1 Meter Pressure 2 Bu Differential gun 1 Differential Pressure 2 Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 49 1 09 15 24 SECTION 4 195 SFACCESS The Meter Pressure The first of the available pressure inputs for this particular application is Meter Pressure To highlight and select the Meter Pressure 1 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the CALIBRATION screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to modify the calibration input values for the As found and Actual Zero Set Full Set and Mid Set points for the meter pressure in psi of the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iE 1 Pressures Mme SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Calibration Meter Pressure 1 Psi Gauge Mid Set Press ENTER key to accept value displayed Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 49 1 09 20 0
155. ture The first of the available measurement inputs to be monitored checked for this particular application is Meter Temperature To highlight and select the Meter Temperature 208 use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys press the ENTER key to display the MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION WINDOW screen which is shown in the following illustration This screen allows the user to monitor or check the calibration input value for meter temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of the SOLARFLOW PLUS unit currently logged on SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logoff Collect Display Setup Calibration iT Pressures Others r Monitor Check Calibration Window Meter Temperature Degrees F As Found 157 0 Yes F10 Done ESC Quit F2 Enter Expected Ualue L Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT J C 49 1 09 25 33 SECTION 4 SFACCESS After the MONITOR CHECK CALIBRATION WINDOW screen for meter temperature appears the user has options at the as found field to observe the meter temperature value and if the value is acceptable to press the F10 key and exit from the screen or at the as found field to press the F2 key to cursor to the expected field in order to enter an expected value at the expected field to enter an expected value and press the ENTER key to proceed to the confirm field at the confirm field to press the SPACE BAR and toggle a YES or NO
156. up r Display Setup Eee Color ENTER F10 Done ESC Abort Press SPACE to select display type Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 E 757 1 09 55 40 48 SECTION 2 SFACCESS SS After the DISPLAY SETUP screen has been accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select and highlight the Display type option which has options of LCD Color Monochrome with the default being LCD and use the SPACE BAR key to toggle and choose a setting The LCD setting is for LCD liquid crystal display monitors or other monitors that display gray scales the Color setting is for color display monitors and the Monochrome setting is for monochrome monitors which display neither colors or gray scales After the setting for the option has been selected press either the ENTER or F10 key to indicate that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process SECTION 2 49 SFACCESS The Database Setup Option The sixth of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Database Setup option To select and highlight the Database Setup option use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Then press the ENTER key to display the DATABASE SETUP screen which is shown in the following illustration SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Ex
157. up window appears enter the name of the database directory which in this example is dat and press the ENTER key to access another pop up window as shown in the following illustration that lists all the files currently available in the selected database directory SolarFlou Plus Access Off line Menu Logon Print View Export Sei Conf igure Database Setup Database Setup sfaccess dat lt Database path name F9 Directo m_m Enter destination path file na MULTI DAT data Press Fi for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 75 1 10 56 18 SECTION 2 53 SFACCESS Once the pop up window listing all the files currently available in the selected database directory is accessed use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through and select from the list of available files press either the ENTER or F10 key to indicate that the selection process is Done or finished and to exit from the menu or press the ESC Escape key to ABORT the selection process 54 SECTION 2 SFACCESS The Password Setup Option NOTE If no passwords are necessary the Password Setup option may be omitted since the default setting automatically deactivates password installation and use The seventh of the eight options available within the Off line MAIN MENU Configure option is the Password Setup option SECTION 2 55 SFACCESS To select and highlight the Password
158. vent value 1 is the first value related to the event In many event types this is considered the old value value_2 is the second value related to the event In many event types this is considered the new value APPENDIX A 221 SFACCESS SPECIAL CASES If the user of SFACCESS program specifies the same name for one or more of the output files when exporting the data will be appended into the file specified Custom programs written to interpret these data files must account for this If the user intends to import SFACCESS data into spreadsheet or database programs separate files for data log miscellaneous channel tags and event logs should be used 222 APPENDIX A SFACCESS APPLICATION NOTES INTRODUCTION After the DANIEL INDUSTRIES INC SFACCESS PROGRAM has acquired data it must be exported through the program s ASCII export function and into the user s software After being imported the data can then be manipulated to meet specific user needs In order to assist the user with this SFACCESS to database spreadsheet interface DANIEL INDUSTRIES provides the following information which by necessity assumes that the user is utilizing one or more of the more common or widelyused database or spreadsheet software programs DANIEL INDUSTRIES has selected six of these industry standard database or spreadsheet programs These programs which include the Paradox Quattro Quattro Pro software products by Borland Internat
159. with SFACCESS shown as the default subdirectory After accepting the default or replacing it with another entry the user must press the ENTER key a screen will appear with the message s SFACCESS 5 25 will now be copied onto the destination drive you selected In addition the program will inform the user that the CONFIG SYS file must contain a minimum of FILES 20 and BUFFERS 20 Since SFACCESS s installation program can safely modify the user s existing CONFIG SYS file the user is informed that after all of the SFACCESS 5 25 files have been copied onto your computer you will be asked if it is OK for the install program to modify your CONFIG SYS file If you select YES the install program will check to determine if your CONFIG SYS actually needs to be modified and if so will modify the file The user must then Press ESC to quit any other key to continue after the first of the two 5 25 program diskettes has been installed a screen will display a PRESS ANY KEY pop up window with the message Please place the Master Distribution Disk labeled SFACCESS 5 25 Disk 2 of 2 version in drive A After doing this the user must Press the ESC key to abort any other key to continue the installation process a screen will display the VERIFY pop up window with the message May I create modify your CONFIG SYS file if needed Y N At this point the entry of a Y YES or N NO response will
160. y to press in order to access help information on the program s screens operations and functions the path and file name of the currently active data base the current amount of disk space being used which is expressed as a percentage the current time SECTION 1 SFACCESS ON LINE MAIN MENU OVERVIEW The On line MAIN MENU screen which is shown in the following illustration is the first screen to appear after the user logs on to the SOLARFLOW PLUS computer side of the SFACCESS program As shown the screen illustrates the top title line the MAIN MENU bar line and the bottom title line SolarFlou Plus Access On line Menu Logof f Collect Display Setup Calibration Alarm I Go Off line Press F1 for Help SFACCESS DAT 1 I 757 1 13 54 25 SECTION 1 11 SFACCESS As previously indicated the On line MAIN MENU screen features which are also reflected in most of the On line program s other screens include the 12 TOP TITLE LINE The first or top line of the screen designates or identifies the program as the SOLARFLOW PLUS ACCESS On line Menu MAIN MENU BAR LINE The second line which appears immediately beneath the first or top title line is the MAIN MENU BAR line This line which is also referred to as the option or menu line displays the six primary fixed menu options Each of these primary options contains additional options or sub menu selections

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