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WinTrans 1.0 User's Guide

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2. eese 48 5 1 Entry of Mobile Phone enne nennen nnne nnn nnne 48 52 Service Center Numbers 0332 di cao Bua e QUE Do ac Eu se De seed seas 48 4 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 1 1 1 System Requirements and Installation System Requirements MTPara Pentium 120 MHz Windows 95 98 NT 2000 16 MB RAM for Win95 98 32 MB RAM for WinNT 2000 SVGA at 800x600 256 colors 10 MB free disk space free serial interface for MiniTrans connection 1 2 System Requirements WinTrans 1 3 Pentium 300 MHz Windows 95 98 NT 2000 32 MB RAM for Win95 98 64 MB RAM for WinNT 2000 XGA at 1024x768 HighColor 50 MB free disk space free serial interface for MoData or GSM modem connection Installation of WinTrans and MTPara Insert the CD with the WinTrans program in the CD drive If the installation program does not start automatically please execute the setup exe file from the CD Follow the instructions of the setup program After the installation has been completed copy your licence file Wintrans liz from the licence diskette into the WinTrans program directory e g CAProgram FilesWinTrans Both programs WinTrans and MTPara are completely installed now 1 4 Bitmap Adjustment for Graphics and Table Printing The folder Bitmaps in the WinTrans program directory contains the files plot bmp and table bmp
3. 1 S Met Sit S Ch 1 Ch 2 Enea E E Micro Micro Micro vm eor ensor Comment Factor Const Comment Factor Const Comment Factor Const P 5 E 140 850 Station Frede 1890 Potential Pipe 1 000 Rect Output 1 000 Rect Curent 0100 The measured values of channel 1 are converted with the Channel 1 Factor and added to the Channel 1 Constant Afterwards they are filed in the CP database in the test point column Potential The meas ured values of channel 2 are filed in the test point column Voltage In case of a measurement at a pipe current test point Micro Factor 1 means no shunt measurement the measured values of the microvolt channel are filed in the CP database in the test point column Micro volt Voltage If the microvolt measurement is carried out via a shunt Micro Factor lt gt 1 corresponds to 1 shunt in mQ the microvolt values are converted and filed in the Current column This means that microvolt measurements via shunts can be converted directly into current values Important Note If the second channel of the MiniTrans sensor is unassigned V values are stored in the MiniTrans data base In order to prevent that measured values of the unassigned second channel will be filed in the CP database enter 0 for the Channel 2 Factor The test point column Voltage will then remain free Examples for typical factors constants Pipe current test point
4. Demo CP Meas TRESH REMOTE PaM E io s30 woe ci we 0 1620 fof Select the corresponding serial number ise 9 ssr jis 9 isso 1 9 1220 oo This MiniTrans sensor is linked with the test point now and all new measured values of this MiniTrans sen sor will be stored for the linked test point in the CP database after they have been filed in the MiniTrans database A blue MiniTrans icon is added to the rectifier icon in the Sym column and thus signals the existing link Important Note Only after the linkage with a test point will the measured values of the MiniTrans sensor be filed in the CP database All measured values which were filed in the MiniTrans database before the linkage was imple mented cannot be transferred to the CP database afterwards 31 10 00 43 44 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 4 8 Conversion of MiniTrans Measured Values for the CP Database After the linkage of the MiniTrans sensor with the test point you may provide each measuring channel of the MiniTrans with a factor e g for a change of sign and a constant e g for electrode differences by clicking on the Remote Control tab WinTrans also provides space for a comment on the pin as signment Object MoData Criteria Demo pEwass 850 mv 5 TRESH REMOTE
5. eie ete deterret LO eter red mri pal e cen Bed ted aequ edit 35 4 9 Soeur ETC 36 44 Fest Point 5 eec ded ed ite cub ku ete 36 45v Import MOD ala File eausa ep roe eda tta tede 37 4 5 1 Import of Existing Type Tables esses esee enemies nnne 37 4 6 Mo oData Transmission ien oe o er eai or dat n epa Ea ue ru aude ERO 38 4 6 1 Mask TransmlssiOR t tte ea RI 38 4 6 2 Measurement Transmission ccccccccccceeceeeecnececeeeeeeeeeaaeeeceeeeeseesaaaeaeceeeeesessaaeeeeeeeseeseniaeeeeess 39 46 8 Comparison Transmission eas de ge eene e dao cea d ected 40 4 6 4 Deletion of MoData 41 4 6 5 Measurement Series Reception enne nennen nnne nenne 42 47 Linking MiniTrans Sensors with a Test Point 43 48 Conversion of MiniTrans Measured Values for the CP 44 49 lt Threshold soe cere tor teet or teret stan bora tad Wendel Gee tpa tuque 45 4 10 Printing Measured Values of an 46 41071 Print iPreview Table 5 ire er a a a O E R 47 4 10 2 Print Preview 47 5 General Notes Remote Control
6. ferred After approx 45s the actual registration in the GSM network starts GSM Control Searching for GSM Signal If the registration has been successful the name of the GSM network provider and the signal strength ap pear GSM Control Network Provider iii Signal strength The entire GSM signal test lasts approximately 3 minutes and will then be terminated by MiniTrans auto matically 14 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 6 Test Measurement A test measurement is necessary to check the wiring of the measuring inputs During the test measurement the MiniTrans sensor switches the switching output according to the Mode adjustments to ensure that the correct wiring of the external power supply and the slave relais are also checked if installed in a rectifier Click the Measure button to start the test measurement After approx 20s the measured values appear in the Measurement Control window Measurement Control Lx Range Values Channel 1 Channel 2 34 Channel 1 On OM C 1000mv C 1000 Range Channel 1 DC 0 000 V 0 000 V E Channel 1AC 0 01 V ues Channel2DC 0 0004 0 000 9v Control of Channel2AC 0 01 V battery voltage temperature and TN Micro 8 pV 0 uv ower suppl p pply Batt7 20 Temp 205 C Measure Cancel Adjust the wiring of the measuring inputs and change the measuring ranges of channel 1 an
7. In the standard setting the MiniTrans sensor sends a measured value SMS once daily This SMS contains either up to 4 complete measurements or 3 complete measurements and one status info Office Info SMS The MiniTrans sensor sends an office info SMS in order to transmit its current programming status to the office This is implemented automatically if the MiniTrans receives a new programming SMS or a manual parameterization is carried out directly at site by means of MTPara The office may additionally request an office info SMS from the MiniTrans sensor in order to complete or update the entries in the MiniTrans database Programming SMS A programming SMS is sent from the WinTrans program via the GSM modem to the MiniTrans A pro gramming SMS may contain 1 to 3 SMS depending on the size of the programming After the reception of the programming SMS the MiniTrans sensor confirms the settings by sending an office info SMS to all office numbers entered in the MiniTrans sensor 31 10 00 23 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 2 MiniTrans Database The MiniTrans database shows the measured values and statistics directly measured and transmitted to the office by the MiniTrans The assignment corresponds to the MiniTrans serial number A CP specific conversion of the measured values is not carried out yet A click on MiniTrans Database in the WinTrans explorer provides an overview of the MiniTrans data base The WinTrans table shows the complet
8. Re place these two files but use the same filenames by your own logo in BMP format to include your com pany logo on the print material The aspect ratio of the logos may not be changed The size of the bitmaps however will be adjusted by WinTrans automatically 31 10 00 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 1 5 GSM Modem Installation A suitable GSM modem must be connected to implement the remote control operation The serial interface and the type of the GSM modem e g Falcom A1 or Falcom A2 have to be set in the WinTrans menu GSM gt Modem Settings m Serial Port C 2 Cancel C Com3 C Com4 Falcom Al Ms In our example the GSM modem type Falcom A1 is connected to the first serial interface 1 5 1 SIM Card for the GSM Modem Office SIM The GSM modem has to be furnished with an active SIM card This SIM card as well as the SIM cards of the MiniTrans sensors must be secured with the pin number 8866 Note down the phone number of the GSM modem SIM card for the programming of the MiniTrans sensors later on Important Note If the phone number of the office SIM is unknown the office SIM card may be inserted in a mobile phone for testing Just send a SMS to another mobile phone by means of the mobile phone containing the SIM card The phone number of the sender Office SIM will then be indicated on the other mobile phone upon reception of the SMS 1 5 2 Service Center SMSC Sett
9. 02 V 7 8 1 268 The columns DC1 On DC1 Off DC2 On DC2 Off Mic On and Mic Off indicate the measured turn on and turn off values of channels 1 and 2 and of the microvolt channel Columns AC1 and AC2 show the AC voltage measured during On phase The Zero column indicates the offset voltage in microvolt measured by the MiniTrans sensor during the zero balancing This value is different for each MiniTrans sensor and can be used for the assessment of the measured value quality Zero values of a MiniTrans sensor that fluctuate very much gt 100 are an indication for measuring problems caused by high humidity for example The mains plug icon in the Mains column indicates whether the MiniTrans sensor has been supplied by an external voltage supply during the recording of the measured values 24 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 2 2 Sensor Status Value Indication In the STATUS tab the status values transmitted by the MiniTrans sensors are shown in a table They are sorted following the MiniTrans serial number and date time MiniTrans Status for 0000 9999 Pam Sensor Date d DET DCF D e Quartz GSM GSM GSM Battery Teme Cycle Mains Pwr Diff Max Diff Min OK Eror Pulse m4h 1375 12 12 00 12 0 60ms ms 233 4 0 1 705V 110 1860 1507 12 12 00 12 O 30ms 10ms 2
10. 29 06 99 DCF GSM Measure RAM 13 08 00 Program Version ROM Program Version RAM Monitoring Window ON The blue monitoring window serves the control of the information exchange between MiniTrans sensor and PC Notebook The entire parameterization is carried out via the following four buttons DCF GSM Measure and Mode Important Note If the battery was not connected and has only been connected shortly before the start of the parameteriza tion it takes approx 50 seconds longer until the internal RAM is newly configured and the parameterization mode is activated During this procedure a series of numbers occurs in the left part of the monitoring win dow The MiniTrans time is then invalid and can only be used as a reference for measuring GSM and switching times by the MiniTrans sensor after a successful DCF reception For this reason the MiniTrans time must definitely be synchronized by a successful DCF reception after the battery connection 12 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 24 DCF Signal Control The DCF antenna combination has to be aligned before the testing of the DCF reception if installed in rectifiers In case of an installation into a test point an alignment is generally unnecessary and most of the time rather difficult due to missing space inside the test point For an easier alignment there are two lines on the top edge of the antenna housing which are labelled FFM
11. battery provides approx 13000 mAh Important Note After a battery exchange the supply meter must be reset manually and directly at the MiniTrans either by means of MTPara or remote controlled by means of WinTrans 3 2 2 4 Switching Cycle Monitoring The Cycle column indicates the switching cycle state none measuring continuos and open This way it is rather easy to identify a continuously switching MiniTrans 26 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 2 3 Sensor Base Data Indication The BASE tab indicates the base data belonging to the MiniTrans sensors MiniTrans Basedata for 0000 9999 MEAS STATUS GSM Number pane Hans Battery Service Center Office 1 Office 2 Office 3 Firmware Comment n 0522 491701543513 2 0512 99 491710760000 491707841515 990629 000306 m 0523 431707063806 05 1299 491710760000 491707841515 990629 991 210 0524 491707153516 Z 05 12 99 491710760000 431707841515 990629 991210 3 2 3 1 GSM Number The GSM Number column shows the MiniTrans phone number Via this number the MiniTrans sensor can be reached by SMS It depends on the SIM card employed in the MiniTrans and is updated by Win Trans upon each received SMS This ensures that an exchange of the SIM card in a MiniTrans sensor is considered immediately after the first sending of an SMS 3 2 3 2 Mains Failure Detection Check the box in the Mains Des
12. first office num ber is inactive the MiniTrans will try to call the first office number again with each new subscription process up to four times a day in the standard mode After the 10th abortive attempt MiniTrans will stop trying Note You may ask the office again to transmit the last recording which is still in the MiniTrans memory by mark ing Send last sampling again in the Datalogger tab The MiniTrans sensor then tries again ten times to transmit the data to the first office number 3 4 4 Data Logging Evaluation The WinTrans program stores the received and still compressed measured data as text file in the Down load folder Afterwards it decodes the recorded data and creates a text file in the Logging folder which contains the measured values in a format readable by Excel column separation by semicolon This file can then be read by Excel and be used for the graphical and tabular evaluation of the measured values Example for the content of a MiniTrans logging file of the MiniTrans 1507 with start date on 20 09 200 and start time at 11 05 Channels DC1 and micro have been recorded every 2 seconds with a time difference of 1 second Original file 1507 20 09 2000 Time DC1 AC1 DC2 AC2 Micro T1v055720170 0327 31720 Tf1T0520970 03 7 2 729T799 11 5052057 0 032 29 195 Excel presentation 1507 20 09 2000 Time DC1 ACI DC2 AC2 Micro 11 05 01 0 03 31720 11505 03 0 03 29799 11 05 05 0 03 2979
13. minute time reference 12 00 12 05 etc are not accepted for data logging The end of the data log ging automatically results from the adjusted data logging Length The program calculates the required memory Size and battery consumption Power based on the selected sampling frequency and data logging volume 31 10 00 31 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 4 2 Data Logging Process If the data logging parameters are set and if the data logging is activated the MiniTrans will wait for the start date It will start with the data logging approximately half a minute before start date and time will have been reached The green LED PC blinks at each measured value logging and thus signals the active data logging operation Important Note A running data logging cannot be interrupted by means of MTPara In order to stop the data logging the power supply power supply unit and or battery must be disconnected During the data logging the Mini Trans does neither carry out any DCF reception nor any remote control operation Only after the end of the data logging it returns to its normal remote control operation 3 4 3 Data Logging Transmission Immediately after the data logging has been finished the MiniTrans calls the first office number and tries to establish a data connection If it works MiniTrans will transmit the recorded measured values approx 0 7 KB s max 96 KB volume If the connection cannot be implemented e g because the
14. serial number The complicate manual entry of test points can be simplified by the Import instruction Please refer to Chapter 4 5 Import MoData File Important Note By clicking the column headings Number or Meter you may sort the test points 45 Import MoData File If an object has been selected in the WinTrans explorer the Import button is activated in the toolbar and the menu bar By means of Import you may import an existing NachMess DOS file mask or measuring file All test points of the selected object are then entered in the database automatically Suchen in E Nach 7 c Ruhr nmd 2 05_1998 nmd 2 Demot nmd 2 Hskytest n Spezial nmd 0 01 Demov nmd Kalibrib nrr Test91 nmd D10 nmd Fal028 nmd Krefeld nm Test bg nmd Demo nmd a FI057 nmd a 0655941 Thagw nmd a Demoneu nmd a Gwu nmd a vng nmd Demoneu2 nmd Hd 1003 nmd Long nmd EE Dateiname emo nmd Dateityp McData Files Abbrechen Z In the Import MoData File dialog box you may select in the File Type list box whether a NachMess file NMD or a mask file BEZ shall be imported If NachMess files are imported a new measurement se ries is set up automatically in the CP database and all imported measured values are assigned to this measurement series 4 5 1 Import of Existing Type Tables If there exists a type table TYPEN TXT o
15. 4 KB free Finish Select the desired section client in the Section Client list box and click on the Measurements tab All objects appear together with their existing measurement series Click the measurement series that shall be transmitted and start the data transmission by clicking the Send button 31 10 00 39 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 40 46 3 Comparison Transmission WinTrans allows the transmission of older measurement series as comparison for the current MoData measurement This comparison measurement will support you during the actual measured value re cording by the MoData at site Start the data transfer via the MoData gt Send menu or the MoData Send bution If WinTrans finds a MoData at one of the serial interfaces the MoData Send dialog box will appear MoData Send x Section 7 Client Section Nord 24 02 99 03 10 00 244 KB free Send Finish Select the section area client from the Section Client list box and click on the Compares tab All ob jects appear together with their existing measurement series in the MoData Send dialog box Click on the measurement series that shall be transferred as Comparison and start the data transmission by clicking the Send button Important Note Delete old comparison measurements in the MoData via the MoData Receive Delete menu regularly to gain more memory location for new measurement series 31 10 00 WinTr
16. 40 4 0 1 110 1450 1508 12 12 00 12 0 20ms 1 ms 221 4 0 1 7 06 110 1863 1509 12 12 00 10 2 50ms 20ms 212 4 0 1 708V 10 0 1524 4510 121200 12 0 30ms 20ms 221 4 0 1 708V 110 1468 1511 12 12 00 Ea 13 62524 aux 233 4 D 1 733v 215 3 42 1512 12 12 00 12 0 20ms 10ms 242 4 0 1 733V 18 5 5 121 1513 12 12 00 12 D 20ms Oms 226 4 0 1 733V 185 7 154 1514 12 12 00 10 3 40ms 20ms 231 4 0 1 733V 120 5 46 The status data provides important information for the technical monitoring of the MiniTrans sensors Each MiniTrans sensor sends a corresponding status information when transmitting the measured values once a day Important Note The status information may not be entirely valid on the first day after the commissioning of a MiniTrans sensor i e senseless DCF and GSM transmission successes may occur The status values are only valid from the second day after the commissioning 3 2 2 1 Assessment of DCF Reception Quality Columns three to seven of the status data provide information on the quality of the DCF reception DCF OK DCF Error and the measured maximum deviation DCF Diff Max and DCF Diff Min of the internal MiniTrans clock from the received DCF time If the DCF reception is not optimal the number of DCF successes is smaller than the number of DCF fail ures Critical deviations of the internal clock are indicated by a red background T
17. 5 32 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 5 Transfer of MiniTrans Measured Values on a Mobile Phone If you like to send measured values from a MiniTrans to a mobile phone the WinTrans program must be running in the office and the GSM modem must be activated The MiniTrans sensors cannot send data to a mobile phone directly It has to be sent to an WinTrans office furnished with a GSM modem first The com pressed measured values are decoded there and then sent to the desired mobile phone Activate the Mobile Phone Messages dialog box via the GSM gt Mobile Phone Messages menu or by selecting the Mobile button Mobile Phone Messages Eg Organization MiniTrans Mobile Phone Status 0053 491711445233 Activ x Activ x Activ x Activ H Activ OK Cancel All MiniTrans sensors registered in the WinTrans database are listed in the MiniTrans column Select the serial number of the MiniTrans sensor the measured values of which shall be transmitted to a mobile phone Enter the mobile phone number in the usual format in the Mobile Phone column Mark the Status check box If WinTrans receives new measured values from the MiniTrans sensor for which the Mobile Phone Mes sages is activated it will send the measured values to the entered Mobile Phone Important Note In the standard operation mode a MiniTrans sensor will transmit th
18. Frankfurt Main and which must point exactly in the direction of Frankfurt A compass or the orienta tion towards the position of the sun may be helpful for an exact alignment A visual control of the LED helps to assess the position within the rectifier The DCF antenna should be mounted as far away from electrical stray fields e g transformer and relay as possible The alignment of the FFM line towards Frankfurt Main must be maintained however If the DCF reception is sufficient the LED blinks regularly every second without flickering As soon as the DCF antenna is positioned and aligned towards Frankfurt check the DCF reception by clicking the DCF button The signal strength as well as the date and time boxes appear in the DCF Con trol Display DCF Control Receiving Attempt Date Time 00 00 00 00 00 06 synchrone Cancel Signal strength After approximately 3 to 8 minutes of a sufficient DCF signal MiniTrans indicates a successfully completed DCF reception in the DCF Control window DCF Control Receiving succesfull Date Time 16 12 00 fi 2 54 01 Synchronize Click the Synchronize button to synchronize the internal MiniTrans clock with the current DCF time 2 4 1 Troubleshooting in case of DCF Reception Problems The DCF reception is very sensitive with regard to all electromagnetic interference e g by transformers relays monitors and PC Notebooks Most of
19. Fredesberg 24 02 99 EI 1 90 120 330 170 onaj ooaj 031A 10 sP 141 530 240238 178 110 120 055 4 191 SP 142 110 24 02 99 B 1 58 1 05 3108 040 1 192 8 142670 24 0299 155 1 05 14840 24 02 99 1 70 112 4395 aes 57 of 57 1300 194 8 144 610 240298 1 60 110 195 sP 145 100 Minsterstrabe 240238 185 110 145 055 186 8 146 220 240299 158 145 4082 00 4082 of 0 197 8 146 910 24 02 99 89 1 45 255 198 148 270 240298 155 143 199 SR 149 250 Bahn bergang 240238 150 102 080 034 5000 5000 0 780 By clicking the MEAS tab in the WinTrans table you activate the Print Table and Print Graphic com mands in the toolbar and the menu bar After you have selected one of these two commands the corre sponding print preview will appear on the display In case of table printing the columns Meter AC and Micro can either be inserted or omitted The QM information quality management is printed in small letters on the left side above the table and can be de activated if desired In case of graphics printing you may deactivate the full scale presentation Site or comments can be over laid in the graphic if desired The QM information is printed in small letters on the left side above the table and can be deactivated if d
20. M network and transmits the measured values transmission time or receives commands receiving time are entered in the GSM Times dialog box At the Transmit Receive time measured values are sent and commands received The Receiving times 0 up to 3 adjustable in the Receiving per day list box determine the times for the reception of new commands from the office Ranges Measuring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Normal Mode C Diagnose Mode r BSM Times Measure Transmit Receive 08 15 Receiving 3x per day C ever Simitnmess transmit C revenir Bumimmeasy C ever d mimmeassy transmit a even BU minmeas tansmit Receiving even 20min meas 10 15 1245 1715 transmi Transfer Cancel In case of a mains supplied MiniTrans the Receiving per day should be set to the maximum value 3 to guarantee a fast response to a command In case of a battery powered MiniTrans the Receiving per day recommended 0 should be kept low to avoid an unnecessary battery consumption By marking the Sleep on Weekend checkbox you ensure that the MiniTrans will transmit no measured values during the weekend The measured values will then be stored internally by the MiniTrans and sent altogether on Monday at the transmission time This reduces the power consumption and leaves offices that may be off du
21. Trans sensor Important Notes MiniTrans responds to a mobile phone command only if a GSM transmission or receive time has been reached In order to achieve a faster response you have to set the corresponding MiniTrans sensor to a faster rhythm e g 5 10 60 or 120 minutes before 1 3 6 1 Feedback of Mobile Phone Commands in the D1 Network If you send a SMS in the T D1 network you may request a SMS confirmation after a successful reception by the MiniTrans sensor Just enter the keyboard shortcut T before the actual SMS After a successful reception of the SMS command you will receive a SMS confirmation by the MiniTrans on your mobile phone Example T C for the command Continuous Switching with confirmation 34 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 4 WinTrans Maintenance The CP database manages all objects and test points for maintenance Together with a mobile data collec tion MoData the CP database offers the basis for an automation of measured value recording transfer and evaluation If MiniTrans sensors are employed a MiniTrans serial number can be added to each test point WinTrans then stores the measured values received by a MiniTrans not only in the MiniTrans database but also as test point value like during a MoData measurement The voltage and microvolt values MiniTrans data base sent by the MiniTrans sensors can be converted into the desired potential and current values by means of fact
22. WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 Remote Control and Maintenance User s Guide Licensee VWeilekes Elektronik GmbH Build 125 Copyright 1997 2000 Veilekes Elektronik GmbH 31 10 00 1 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide Contents 1 System Requirements and Installation 5 1 1 System Requirements MET Pata siot be evades does Renee een ee 5 1 2 System Requirements 5 1 3 Installation of WinTrans and MPP alas 5 1 4 Bitmap Adjustment for Graphics and Table Printing 5 1 5 GSM Modem Stellan sse riti opor o PH e EE YE e bed i por 6 1 5 1 SIM Card for the GSM Modem Office SIM 6 1 5 2 Service Center SMSC Setting ssessssssssssssssseeee 6 153 Modem Activation eot eret bert gebe E be die 7 15 4 Modem Monitoring iate ot t dae tee e RO Dua e p dte te e a 7 1 5 5 Entry of New MiniTrans Sensor Saer a a aa aana aaraa a aaa nennen sterne ettet enne sn nnns inet en nentes 8 1 6 Entry of Office and Mobile Phone 8 1 7 Joint Usage of the WinTrans Database in the 8 2 Installation and Prog
23. ans 1 0 User s Guide 4 6 4 Deletion of MoData Files If a mask a measurement series or a comparison shall be removed from the mobile data collection Mo Data invoke the MoData Receive Delete dialog box via the MoData gt Receive Delete menu or click the MoData Receive button MoData Receive Delete x MoData Files gt Masks Measurements Compares MoDala Sie Date SWLANG BEZ 285 14 09 00 04 20 3406 17 12 00 12 21 240 KB free Delete Finish Upon click on the Masks Measurements or Compares tab the MoData dialog box will list all exist ing files Mark the respective files first and remove them from the MoData by clicking the Delete button 31 10 00 41 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 42 4 6 5 Measurement Series Reception In order to transfer one or more measurement series which have been completed by means of the Mo Data to the CP database invoke the MoData Receive Delete dialog box via the MoData gt Re ceive Delete menu or click the MoData Receive button Click on the Measurements tab MoData Receive Delete Ea MoData Files Masks Measurements MoData Size OBERBA NMD 14 09 00 16 13 UNTERBA NMD 14 09 00 16 13 3 14 09 00 16 13 SP312NMD 1712001223 232 KB free Receive Delete Finish The MoData Receive Delete dialog box shows all measurement series existing in the MoData Those measurement series tha
24. ans sensor Channel DC AC p Channel DC AC C 1000 mV 1000 mV 10V 10V C 200 200 Transmission is only possible if the GSM modem is reaistered The individual tabs for the programming measuring range measuring times etc have already been ex plained in Section 2 7 Remote Control Mode Adjustment Important Note If the MiniTrans sensor settings in the MiniTrans database are incomplete e g missing entries regarding the office numbers the database can be adjusted to the actually existing MiniTrans sensor settings by requesting an office info Get actual Office Info from MiniTrans 30 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 4 Data Logging In addition to the standard remote control monitoring the MiniTrans sensor also facilitates a data logger operation During the data logger operation the MiniTrans may implement multi channel data loggings with up to 2 measurements per second Select the Datalogger tab box in the GSM gt Programming MiniTrans menu to set the necessary parameters for the data logging function Mark the Activate Logging check box first to release the pa rameter entry Programming MiniT rans Ea Section 7 Client Object Test Point Sensor GSM Number fi S 0053 709185028 Get actual Office Info from MiniTrans Ranges Measuring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Service Channels to be Activate Log
25. cle column 3 2 4 5 Registration Data If the MiniTrans is activated for data logging a marking will appear in Log Active column The related start time is indicated in the Log Start column After the data logging has been completed a successful data transmission will be indicated in the Log Send column 31 10 00 29 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 3 Programming MiniTrans via GSM In addition to the direct programming during installation at site as described in Section 2 7 Page 16 Remote Control Mode Adjustment it is also possible to program the MiniTrans sensor via the GSM mo dem Select the MiniTrans to be programmed either via the serial number in the MiniTrans database or via the test point in the CP database By clicking the respective MiniTrans sensor in the MiniTrans database or the respective test point in the CP database you release the Programming MiniTrans menu If you select the GSM gt Programming MiniTrans menu or click the Sensor button the Programming MiniTrans dialog box already known from Section 2 7 will appear Programming MiniT rans x Edo me NI E Object Test Point Sensor GSM Number Selected MiniTrans and and test point f E 0053 z 491 703185028 related phone number Get actual Office Info from MiniTrans Update of Ranges Measuring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Service database by an office info directly from the MiniTr
26. d channel 2 1000 mV 10 V or 200 V if required Repeat the test measurement by clicking Measure again Stop the test measurement by clicking Cancel 31 10 00 15 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 7 Remote Control Mode Adjustment After the installation of the hardware the testing of DCF and GSM reception and the performance of a test measurement the MiniTrans remote control parameters can be adjusted finally Click the Mode button The adjustments for the remote control mode start with the selection of the meas uring ranges 2 7 1 Measuring Range Selection Three different measuring ranges may be chosen for channel 1 and 2 They are valid for DC and AC measurements Programming MiniT rans Ea Ranges Measuring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Channel 1 DC A4C Channel 2 DC AC C 1000 mv C 1000 mV 10v 10v C 200 C 200V E Cancel If high AC measured values can be expected select an accordingly broad measuring range to avoid a measuring range violation even if the expected DC values may be lower In case of the microvolt channel a measuring range selection is unnecessary It always operates in a range of 100 mV but accuracy is best for a range of only 10 mV 16 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 7 2 Measuring Times Adjustment By programming the measuring times the points of time are determined at which MiniTrans accepts meas ured value
27. e Adjust the network path in the Extras gt Options gt Folders menu in the Database text box Quit WinTrans and re start the program r Folders Database H User CP WinT rans Database WinTrans uses the database in the indicated directory only after it has been quit and re started 8 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 Installation and Programming of MiniTrans For installation and activation of a MiniTrans sensor in a test point or a rectifier the following proceeding is recommended 1 LD 31 10 00 Install the MiniTrans sensor and the DCF antenna combination Install the external power supply with slave relais only in case of rectifiers Wire the measurement inputs Wire the switching outputs and the external power supply only in case of rectifiers Start the parameterization mode by means of MTPara Check DCF signal with MTPara Check GSM signal with MTPara Check measured values with MTPara Adjust measurement and GSM transmission times with MTPara Adjust service center and office numbers with MTPara Close parameterization mode with MTPara User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 1 Test Point Installation Shift the DCF antenna combination into the test point and place the MiniTrans sensor above the terminal board Note In case of older test points the terminal board may have to be detached before the installation Examples for a measuring channel assignment 1 Pot
28. e 24 3 2 1 Sensor Measured Value Indication eessssssssssesssseees eene enne nns 24 3 2 2 Sensor Status Value 1 enne 25 3 2 3 Sensor Base Data 1 2 27 3 2 4 Sensor Programming Indication 28 31 10 00 3 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 3 Programming MiniTrans 5 30 9 Data Cem 31 3429 Data Logging Process ie Rice eee edema 32 3 4 3 Data Logging Transmission nae a aeaa aE y ea ia ARANE a Taaa 32 944 Data Logging Evaluation sisao ak denen rend ate ure edet a 32 3 5 Transfer of MiniTrans Measured Values on a Mobile Phone 33 3 6 Programming of MiniTrans by means of a Mobile Phone 34 3 6 1 Feedback of Mobile Phone Commands in the D1 34 4 amp 35 AGP Database EET I Um T M 35 42 Section or Client Setup
29. e content of the MiniTrans database by means of the four tabs MEAS STATUS BASE and PGM 3 2 1 Sensor Measured Value Indication The MEAS tab shows the measured values transmitted by the MiniTrans sensors They are sorted in a table following the MiniTrans serial number and date time MiniTrans Values for 0000 9999 MEAS STATUS BASE PGM Sensor Date BC10n DC1O0ff DC20ff ACI AC2 MicOn Mic Off Mik Diff Zero Mains 1516 15 12 00 03 00 336V 335V 393V 3 94 072V 428V 8087 8070 17 253 2 1517 15 12 00 03 00 O00 00v OO0V 0000Y 001 0 01 2326 2326 0 294 1518 1512000300 1 86 186V O00V 000 107V 0 09 12561 12827 166 259 5 0522 14 12 00 03 00 272 272 238V 300vV 166 516V 6012 6029 17 133 0523 1412000300 1 0V 1 53V 356V 354V O34V 162 161 164 3 284 7 0524 14 12 00 03 00 2311V 114V 487V 134V O81V 210V 861 6 867 270 9 0525 1412000300 215V 215V 418V 418V OS6V 173V 3183 3180 3 3 2 0527 14 12 00 03 00 565V 555V 538V 533V 274V 301V 3817 3815 2 246 5 0878 1412000300 335V 140V 157V 47V 224V 76V 3771 0 9771 238 5 0874 14 12 00 03 00 166V 117V 113V 28 O33V 55V 4670 0 4670 80 5 0880 1412000300 1 84 111471 00v 000 236V 00 9 0 285 0881 14 12 00 03 00 1 82 1 08V 00v O00V 072V 0
30. e stored measured values at the first GSM transmission time If you prefer to receive measured values on a mobile phone at regular intervals you have to set the respective MiniTrans sensor into the diagnose mode You will then be able to check the measured values on your mobile phone every 5 10 60 or 120 minutes 31 10 00 33 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 6 Programming of MiniTrans by means of a Mobile Phone If the MiniTrans is released for the reception of commands of any or programmed mobile phone numbers you may set switching mode and cycle by means of a SMS Make sure that your mobile phone is furnished for the transmission of SMS messages and that the service center number is programmed correctly MiniTrans SMS Messages A No switching contact always closed B Measuring switching contact operates in switching mode during measurement Continuous switching contact always operates in switching mode Open contact always open Switching cycle 4 2 ET Switching cycle 12 3 G Switching cycle 27 3 H Switching cycle 57 3 The SMS commands must not be combined and have to be entered without quotation marks Example continuous switching with simultaneous change to switching cycle 4 2 First SMS to be send Second SMS to be send During the next GSM transmission or receiving time the MiniTrans sensor will receive the command and send a confirmation office info to the office numbers activated in the Mini
31. een received WinTrans will also enter the current programming state of this new MiniTrans sensor in the MiniTrans data base Important Note You may not enter any MiniTrans sensors in the database manually The entries are always carried out automatically upon the reception of the first SMS of the new MiniTrans sensor 1 6 Entry of Office and Mobile Phone Numbers In order to simplify the wireless programming of the office and mobile phone numbers of MiniTrans sen Sors all employed office and mobile phone numbers must be entered manually in the GSM database Open the GSM database in the WinTrans explorer by double clicking the GSM node Then enter your office and mobile phone numbers in the WinTrans table Make a short comment on each number e g office operating station1 and mobile phone engineer x The table lines are sorted alphabetically following the comment line Example GSM Number Comment 491711445233 Office Weilekes Elektronik GmbH T D1 1 7 Joint Usage of the WinTrans Database in the Network In order to facilitate the usage of a joint database by several WinTrans users the WinTrans programs must be installed on each user PC Only the database can be used by all network users Copy the WinTrans mdb database which shall be jointly used from the original database directory e g C Program Files WinTrans Database into the desired network e g H User CP WinTrans Databas
32. ential Test Point Pipe DC1 AC1 K2 unassigned Mik unassigned GND Reference electrode 2 Potential Test Point with foreign pipe K1 Pipe DC1 AC1 K2 Foreign pipe DC2 AC2 Mik unassigned GND Reference electrode 3 Potential and Pipe Current Test Point K1 Reference electrode 0 1 1 K2 unassigned Mik 10 GND Pipe Switching output Takt and external power supply 8 V 8 V remain unassigned 2 1 4 MiniSwitch Please consider that the MiniTrans switching output cannot be connected to any loads higher than 0 1 A The optionally available battery powered slave relay MiniSwitch can be used for a mains independent switching operation MiniSwitch facilitates in combination with MiniTrans the remote controlled switching with a maximum load of 10 amps for up to 5 years without battery replacement Please refer to the MiniSwitch manual for notes on the MiniSwitch operation 10 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 2 Rectifier Installation Mount the suitable top hat rail pieces for the MiniTrans sensor the DCF antenna combination and the ex ternal power supply into the rectifier The DCF antenna combination should be installed as far away from electrical stray fields e g transformer as possible in order to ensure an optimal DCF reception At the same time however the DCF antenna combination should be positioned in the upper area of the rec
33. esired 46 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 4 10 1 Print Preview Table WinTrans Iv Meter v v Microvok QM IE wer aus ome Page 1 MAINTENANCE weilekes Date 24 02 99 EERON Kena Number 05000000 Pipe Musterleitung NACHMESS 2 0 Measurement Maintenance 99 Test Point Potential Voltage Current Meter Site of On ot Diff iff Comment 134 930 Obersulener Landstr 1 18 225 00 MeBpfahl verbogen 135 010 1 46 136 580 1 10 137 600 138 370 139 180 140 850 Station Fredesberg 141 530 142 110 142 670 143 430 144 610 146 100 M nsterstra amp e Bahn bergang Modem inactiv 4 10 2 Print Preview Graphic Print 4 gt gt Zoom In Zoom Out Close Scale 1 100000 z Text z Compare 11 06 98 Nachr 7 o 1 2 3 s e 7 e n 12 12 14 15 16 17 la 19 20 22 23 24 i p 2 X 3 x wets ma EX 5 D EIL Y 8 m a 22 sa wellekes uk berwachungsmessung 10 v 125 v 095 om v Pine Musterleitung NACHMESS 2 0 Modem inactiv 31 10 00 47 48 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 5 General Notes Remote Control 5 1 Entry of Mobile P
34. f the old NachMess program in the directory of the file that shall be imported e g C NACHWESS99 or in the layer above e g C NACH WinTrans will ask whether or not it shall accept the old type table Important Note If the file that shall be imported has been created by means of a type table in the NachMess 2 0 program and if this type table is missing during the above described import process import errors may occur in the type column Therefore copy the suitable TYPEN TXT file into the directory of the file to be imported 31 10 00 37 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 4 6 MoData Transmission Via the MoData gt Send menu objects and the related test points can be transferred to the MoData You may transfer masks measurement series and comparisons Activate the HCOM program on the MoData for each data transmission and connect the MoData to the first or the second serial interface of the WinTrans PC by means of the transfer cable 4 6 1 Mask Transmission If anew measurement series shall be recorded by means of the mobile data collection MoData you have to transfer the mask of the object to be measured first Unlike a measurement series a mask contains the fixed test point data e g number type site only all measured values are missing The measured values are added at each test point by means of the MoData and are transmitted as a complete measurement series at the end of the measurement Start the data transmissio
35. ging Send last sampling again measured r Channels SamplingRate pr Length of data logging Iv DC1 C 05s Start 712 09 25 Iv 2 15 Length m aci n 5s End i12 0955 C 10s Micro C Time difference my ee KByte 70 Estimated Diff s 0 Power mAh 25 current consumption Send 3 4 1 1 Measuring Channel Settings MiniTrans may measure up to 5 Channels at the same time In case of a data logger operation the measuring ranges for DC1 AC1 and DC2 AC2 correspond to the values set via the Ranges tab 3 4 1 2 Setting of Sampling Rate and Time Difference Sampling Rate from 0 55 to 30s are available for the measurement of DC1 DC2 AC1 and 2 If you activate the microvolt channel the choice of Sampling Rate is reduced to 2s to 30s to guarantee enough time for the zero balancing between the measurements By means of the time difference Diff the measuring times can be shifted from the standard rhythm starts at second 0 afterwards with each further sampling rate to a different rhythm by an adjustable num ber of seconds In case of a sampling frequency of 10 seconds and a time difference of 3 seconds for ex ample the MiniTrans always measures at seconds 3 13 23 etc 3 4 1 3 Setting of Data Logging Volume The Start time consisting of date and time has to be set in 5 minute units Start times which do not fit into the 5
36. he Quartz value provides information on the regulation of the quartz frequency in dependence on the temperature Alternating values indicate extreme temperature variations 3 2 2 2 Assessment of GSM Reception Quality Columns eight to ten of the status data provide information on the radio operation The number of success ful GSM OK and failed GSM Error subscription trials in the GSM network are listed The transmission pulses GSM pulse required for the successful registration in the GSM network are listed additionally In general the MiniTrans sensor needs one pulse only but if the reception is poor or disturbed the pulse quantity may increase 31 10 00 25 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 2 2 3 Assessment of Battery State The Battery column indicates the voltage of the installed battery measured by the MiniTrans In case of a mains supply mains plug icon in the Mains column the battery voltage is approx 7 3 V and goes down to 6 6 V during battery operation depending on the temperature column An assessment of the battery state on the basis of voltage temperature is rather vague this is why each MiniTrans sensor also transmits the value of its installed supply meter MiniTrans monitors the current consumption of the battery and increases this meter accordingly during each measurement and transmission for example The supply meter thus allows a rough estimation of the remaining battery capacity A new
37. hone Numbers Regarding the entry of mobile phone numbers you need to keep to the following format Enter the country code first then the provider code without a leading zero and then the actual number Example Country code 49 Germany Provider code 0170 T D1 Receiver number 1234567 mobile phone number with 7 digits Entry format for WinTrans MTPara 491701234567 5 2 Service Center Numbers Important S hort M essage S ervice C enter numbers abbreviated SMSC for D1 49171 0760000 for D2 49172 2270333 31 10 00
38. imes at which the measured values have been recorded are shown in columns Measure 1 to Meas ure 4 If the diagnosis mode is activated the Diagnose column indicates the corresponding measurement transmission rhythm 3 2 4 8 GSM Time Settings The radio transmission times are indicated in columns GSM 1 to GSM 4 At the first GSM transmission time the MiniTrans sensor sends the measured values to the programmed office numbers and receives commands At the transmissions times GSM 2 to GSM 4 the data is only received and not transmitted Only if no SMS transmission was possible during GSM 1 due to technical reasons MiniTrans will try to repeat the SMS transmission at the transmission times GSM 2 to GSM 4 GSM 1 to GSM 4 should take place at several points of time during the day with some time in between to guarantee the shortest possible response times for the reception of new commands If the Weekday column is marked the MiniTrans sensor measures on Saturdays and Sundays but does not send any data The measured values are stored and sent on the following Monday at the radio trans mission time GSM 1 Select this setting if you need to consider an office which is off duty during week ends 28 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 2 4 4 Switching Settings The switching cycle with which the MiniTrans sensor works is visible in columns On and Off The respec tive switching mode is indicated in the Cy
39. ing The suitable service center must be selected for the SMS transmission Adjust the settings via menu Extras gt Options gt GSM GSM Service Center 491 710760000 D1 Telekom Germany The service center number of provider D1 Telekom is preset 6 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 1 5 3 Modem Activation Activate the connected GSM modem via the GSM gt Activate Modem menu or by clicking the Mo dem button The GSM operating status of the modem and after a successful registration the receive level is indicated in the status line Modem Status GSM registered 1 5 4 Modem Monitoring In case of installation or operation failures the GSM gt Watch Modem menu helps to check the data transmission from and to the GSM modem By means of the modem port window you may control the serial communication between WinTrans and the GSM modem The modem answers in case of a failure should be evaluated after prior consultation with the manufacturer Weilekes Elektronik GmbH 31 10 00 7 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 1 5 5 Entry of New MiniTrans Sensors As soon as the GSM modem is registered status indication GSM registered WinTrans is able to re ceive SMS from the MiniTrans sensors If WinTrans receives measured values from a new MiniTrans sensor the new MiniTrans serial and phone number will be entered in the MiniTrans database automatically If an office info has also b
40. ired column if an external power supply is connected to the respective MiniTrans sensor If the mains supply works correctly the MiniTrans will put in a mains plug icon in the Mains Is column As soon as the power supply fails the background of the Mains Is column will appear in red color The Battery column shows the date at which the battery was inserted or replaced 3 2 3 3 Service Center The column showing the Service Center number indicates the employed SMS Center This number depends on the SIM card provider 3 2 3 4 Office Numbers The three office number columns Office 1 Office 2 and Office 3 show the phone numbers of those SIM cards to which the MiniTrans sensor sends its data If the transmission release is not activated the respective office number appears in grey color and thus indicates that the MiniTrans sensor sends pro gramming confirmations office infos to this number but no measured values 3 2 3 5 Firmware The Firmware column indicates the MiniTrans software version By means of the latest software version you may update the firmware directly at MiniTrans by means of MTPara or wireless by means of Win Trans 31 10 00 27 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 3 2 4 Sensor Programming Indication The tab indicates the programming related to the MiniTrans sensors MiniTrans Settings for 0000 9999
41. iterion for the object from the available values in the Crit column Columns TP Rect and RC cannot be edited and show the number of test points rectifiers and remote control sensors of the corresponding object 4 4 Test Point Setting If you click on an object in the WinTrans explorer the existing test points of the selected object will be indi cated By means of the columns Number Type Meter Site the test point can be described in more detail Column R Pipe serves the entry of the pipe resistance at pipe current test points Columns DIA diame ter and CS calculated section are necessary for the protective current density calculation P312 850 mv MEAS TRESH REMOTE Sym Meter Site R Pipe DIA CS Sensor Comment 134 930 Obersulener Landstr 1 200 950 U 1135 910 8 136 580 f 137 500 1 130 138 370 1391 140 130 140 950 Station Fredesberg f 141 530 In the Priority column you may assign a priority unequal zero to a test point This assignment allows a specific selection of test points for MoData measurements to limit the measured value recording to test points with the according priority level 36 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide The Sensor column facilitates the assignment of a MiniTrans sensor by the selection of an unassigned MiniTrans
42. mit MiniTrans will send a confirmation to each entered office number as soon as it receives a pro gramming command and this will cause unnecessary SMS costs 31 10 00 24 U ser s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 7 6 Mobile Phone Number Programming In general the MiniTrans responds to mobile phone commands regardless of the sender s phone number Optionally you may program a list with up to 4 legitimate phone numbers from which the MiniTrans will accept commands Click the Mode button and select the Mobile dialog box to prepare the entry of Selected Numbers Programming MiniT rans List of N istor Numbers 491711445234 Enter the numbers of the permitted mobile phones in the usual format A programming by a SMS from a mobile phone which is not on the list is thus impossible 22 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 3 WinTrans Remote Control The WinTrans program consists of two database areas the MiniTrans Database and the CP Database The MiniTrans database works independently whereas the CP database needs the support of the Mini Trans database to link the remote control system 3 4 SMS Data Transmission The communication between the MiniTrans sensors and WinTrans is implemented via so called short mes sages SMS There are three different kinds of SMS with respect to the MiniTrans remote control system the measured value SMS the office info SMS and the programming SMS Measured Value SMS
43. mode This means that for a continuous operation in the 5 10 60 or 5 60 mode the corresponding diagnose op eration command must be sent again after 5 10 or 60 hours at the latest to reset the meter for the trans mission cycles 31 10 00 19 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 20 2 7 4 Switching Mode Adjustment With the Switching dialog box you can select switching mode and cycle Programming MiniT rans 1273 Cycles 4 2 12 3 27 3 and 57 3 are available These 4 different switching cycles are not wired in the Mini Trans but defined by the WinTrans software It is thus guaranteed that other switching cycles can be added by the manufacturer in the WinTrans software in case of new kinds of intensive measurements or mainte nance processes without changing the MiniTrans devices at site 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 7 5 Service Center and Office Number Programming For the remote control operation the service center number SMSC and at least one office number must be entered in each MiniTrans It is not necessary to prepare the WinTrans software at the office particu larly if a new MiniTrans sensor shall be included WinTrans carries out all settings in the database auto matically upon the first reception of messages from the new MiniTrans sensor Click the Mode button and select the GSM dialog box to enter the service center and the office num bers Programming MiniT rans x Ranges Meas
44. more negative Turn off potential 0 85 V lower limit The red arrow pointing down from minus to plus triggers a threshold signal if the values get more positive AC voltage 60 V upper limit The red arrow pointing down from minus to plus triggers a threshold signal if the values get more positive Current 0 5 A upper limit The red arrow pointing down from minus to plus triggers a threshold signal if the values get more positive The evaluation of the limit value list is carried out via Error Lists gt Threshold Analysis in the Win Trans explorer The WinTrans table then indicates all thresholds violations of the last three days It is also possible to restrict the indication to those thresholds value violations that have been measured during the low stray current period 00 00 a m to 05 00 a m 31 10 00 45 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 4 10 Printing Measured Values of an Object Select an object in the WinTrans explorer and then the MEAS tab in the WinTrans table The last meas ured values of the selected object appear Select a measurement series in the Measurement list box to open a maintenance table Object Measurement Demo 240299 Mamenenceso KLEE Tony MiTiens CP THRESH REMOTE Te om Mae se oa tm RE We Mp Smet Ome Ore se E TES 5 LaF E 140 860 Station
45. n either via the MoData gt Send menu or by clicking the Send button If WinTrans finds a MoData at one of the serial interfaces the MoData Send dialog box will appear MoData Send Section 7 Client Section Nord Masks Measurements Compares Select section t P312 126 Ltg2 412 7 Ltg3 PNW 3 Select mask to be sent Free memory in MoData N 244 KB free Send Finish Select the section client via the Section Client list box in which the objects that shall be transferred are filed The dialog box shows the corresponding MoData DOS file name and the number of test points TP test points for each object Click the object that shall be transferred if you like to mark several objects click with a pressed lt ctrl gt key and start the data transmission by clicking the Send button 38 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 4 6 2 Measurement Transmission If an incomplete measurement series shall be completed with data from the CP database by means of the mobile data collection MoData you have to transfer the already existing measurement series and not only the mask Start the data transfer via the MoData gt Send menu or the MoData Send bution If WinTrans finds a MoData at one of the serial interfaces the MoData Send dialog box will appear MoData Send Ea Section 7 Client Section Nord Masks i Obiect MoData Date 24 02 99 03 10 00 24
46. ors and constants 4 1 CP Database The entire CP database for the maintenance management is mapped hierarchically in the WinTrans ex plorer The existing entries of a layer selected in the WinTrans explorer always appear to the right of the WinTrans explorer for processing in a WinTrans table If you want to enter test points or import NachMess DOS files you need to set up the parent layers of the test points section client and object first WinTrans 151 Files Edt Database MoData GSM View Extras 2 R 8 GE a ES Settings Graphic Inport Export Receive Mobile Sensor Table Graphic Modem IQ Error Lists 8 Treshold Signals CP Database E Lost MiniTrans E Lost Mains E DCF problems Section Client Comment mi gt Bereich Nord N rdicher Bereich der Stadt Sa Bereich Nowe Bereich Ost sticher Bereich der Stadt i Bereich Ost salain ETURA WinTrans Bereich S d S diche Bereich der Stat WinTrans CJ Bereich West Bereich West Westicher Bereich der Stadt xplorer ts explore E BHD Leitungen HD Leitungen Eigene Hochdruckleitungen table _ MD Leitungen 7 T 5 C SWMusterhausen MD Letungen Eigene Miteldruckleitungen MiniTrans Database SW Musterhausen zu betreuendes Stadtwerk amp 3 099 1700 1799 Gsm Modem inactiv 4 4 2 Section or Client Setup Click on the CP database branch in
47. ramming of MiniTrans 9 21 TestPointlinstalatio Ne cent cnt tio aai Reno m italie thue cao T cL scu 10 2 1 1 MUS WICH seite eee tense nte eu inae re xx eas fi esae hu e 10 2 2 ReelifierdnsrallatiOPi eo be e er no Cate a er sae RR RU 11 2 3 Start of Parameterization Mode enn a rapa de aL prd e peau 12 ZA DEP Signal Control us e roc bc a a 13 2 4 4 Troubleshooting in case of DCF Reception Problems 13 25 GSM Signal guae p cquo ud AE 14 2 b3 ASST MGASUPEITIONN deo tl n dta hl ota a eed qe E RN RR 15 2 7 Remote Control Mode Adjustment retten Geen be bit tob eda ds 16 2 7 1 Measuring Range 16 2 7 2 Measuring Times 17 2 43 GSM Times Adj stmoent e med ere aida ined die da d 18 2 7 4 Switching Mode Adjustment isoine nennen nennt ean senten nns 20 2 7 5 Service Center and Office Number Programming sse 21 2 7 6 Mobile Phone Number Programming 22 3 WinTrans Remote Control 23 3 L SMS Data DURAN ERA cae ORO KL AR AXE RN DRE UD M GR Ea S 23 3 2 MiniTrans be detta E Er c Dea tuis distances ola eadein a
48. s MiniTrans measures all channels with On Off values at each measuring point of time Ranges d GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Mode Median none 3x per Day Times 02 00 08 00 14 00 Transfer Cancel By selecting an entry from the Mode list box you may choose from 1 up to 4 measurements per day You may also select a measurement including a mean value generation The Median list box offers a selection of 1 2 4 or 8 minutes for the mean value generation MiniTrans then measures on and off val ues repeatedly per minute with reference to the switching times mode and transfers the calculated on and off mean values only The Times are preset to full hour values but can be changed manually to any desired values in 5 minute intervals Important Note If you select up to 3 measurements per day only one SMS is necessary for all measured values From 4 measurements per day up at least 2 SMS are necessary for the transmission 2 7 2 1 Measuring Times in the Diagnose Mode In case of an activated diagnose mode only selectable in the GSM dialog box no measuring intervals can be set Deactivate the Diagnose Mode in the GSM dialog box to be able to set measuring intervals by activating the Normal Mode 31 10 00 17 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 7 3 GSM Times Adjustment The points of time at which MiniTrans registers in the GS
49. see page 10 Test Point Installation Channel 1 Factor 1 00 sign change due to common ground Channel 1 Constant 0 Channel 2 Factor 0 00 unassigned Channel 2 Constant 0 Channel Micro Factor 1 00 without conversion uses R Pipe of test point Channel Micro Constant 0 Rectifier see page 11 Rectifier Installation Channel 1 Factor 1 00 sign change due to common ground Channel 1 Constant 0 Channel 2 Factor 1 00 rectifier output voltage Channel 2 Constant 0 Channel Micro Factor 0 10 shunt measurement with 10 mQ shunt 1 10 mOhm Channel Micro Constant 0 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 4 9 MiniTrans Threshold Setting If the MiniTrans sensor is linked to the test point and if the factors and constants of the channels are ad justed you may determine thresholds for each measured value of the test point In addition to the numeri cal value the kind of the threshold value upper lower must be defined Click on the THRESH tab to enter the limit values Object MoData Criteria Demo pEwoss 850 my Met Pot Pot Pot Vtg Vtg Current Current 2 ete Sym Site On of Ac On Of On Off gt 5 140650 Station Fredesberg 4 350 N 095 N 600 D 050A 0 Above example Turn on potential 3 50 V upper limit The green arrow pointing up from plus to minus triggers a threshold value signal if the values get
50. t have already been transferred to the PC are marked with a little PC icon to the left Mark the measurement series that shall be transferred and click the Receive button afterwards Each marked measurement series will then be transferred and filed in the CP database for further processing after the measurement date and series name have been confirmed Important Note Delete old comparison measurements in the MoData via the MoData Receive Delete menu regularly to gain more memory location for new masks measurement series 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 47 Linking MiniTrans Sensors with a Test Point WinTrans supports the linkage of MiniTrans sensors with test points This means that all measured values received by a MiniTrans sensor are not only stored in the MiniTrans database but are also added to the corresponding test point in the CP database The measured values can also be converted on the basis of a factor and a constant before they are filed in the CP database Potentials can therefore be stored with the correct sign and microvolt voltages as current values In order to link a MiniTrans sensor that is already registered in the MiniTrans database with a test point select the suitable object from the according area in the WinTrans explorer and click on the CP tab Click the Sensor column afterwards A list box will open which indicates all MiniTrans sensors from the MiniTrans database which have not been linked yet
51. the WinTrans explorer Enter new areas or clients in the Area Client column of the WinTrans table The comment column offers space for additional notes CP Database Section 7 Client Comment Bereich Ost East part of city Bereich Sud South part and local cp Bereich West West part without HP 31 10 00 35 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 43 Object Setup Click on an Section Client in the WinTrans explorer and enter new pipes for the selected Section Client in the Object column of the WinTrans table Section Client Section Nord Comment North part of city Object Comment Name Number MoData Crit al RE PE Pipe 000 003 12 P312 850 4 1 PE Pipe Client XYZ 000 004 12 IP412 850 mv 7 0 North West Pipe PNW 850 mV 3 1 0 T The Comment column offers space for the entry of pipe number and name with a comma as separation mark The data entered in the comment field name and number separated by comma appear as pipe number and pipe name on the printout of tables and graphics Enter the file name max 8 characters in the MoData column for the automated MoData transfer send ing receiving If no MoData name is entered the corresponding object cannot be sent to and received by the MoData respectively The MoData name must not contain any points or space and may only be used once as DOS file name in the entire CP database Select the protection cr
52. the time the reception improves as soon as the distance between interference source and DCF antenna is increased However the alignment towards Frank furt Main must always be maintained If no DCF reception can be achieved after several trials the antenna should be mounted at the supposedly best reception point and the number of successful DCF reception trials should be evaluated at the office for several days and under running remote control operation conditions Most of the time one or two DCF re ception successes during the night are sufficient to guarantee a synchronous operation of the MiniTrans sensor 31 10 00 13 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 25 GSM Signal Control After you have positioned the DCF antenna well check whether the GSM field strength is sufficient For this insert the SIM card of the cellular carrier in the chipcard reader Important Note The SIM card must be secured with the pin code 8866 You may open the lid of the chipcard reader which is secured by means of a screw when required and check the SIM card in a mobile phone for the correct pin code and functioning In order to check the GSM signal click the radio button The GSM Control window appears GSM Control Initializing GSM Modem The indication Initialize GSM Modem comments on the preparations of the MiniTrans sensor for the registration in the GSM network The modem supply voltage is activated and the pin code 8866 trans
53. tifier for an optimal GSM reception Wiring of the measuring inputs Mik Current K2 Rectifier output voltage K1 DC and AC potential Wiring of the power supply The switching output Takt of the MiniTrans sensor has to be wired with the two switching inputs Takt of the external power supply In consideration of the polarity the inputs of the MiniTrans sensor for the external voltage supply 8 V 8 V have to be wired to the corresponding outputs 8 V 8 V of the external power supply 31 10 00 11 User s Guide WinTrans 1 0 2 3 Start of Parameterization Mode Connect the MiniTrans sensor with the PC Notebook via the interface cable and start the MTPara pro gram Click the Start button to activate the parameterization mode Make sure that the power supply of the MiniTrans sensor is connected by interconnecting the battery cable in the battery compartment of the MiniTrans After 70 s at most the MiniTrans sensor responds and sends the serial number and the program version of the installed ROM and RAM to the PC Notebook At the same time the DCF antenna will be activated and the LED of the antenna will start to blink every second if the DCF signal strength is sufficient Parameterization Status Current MiniTrans Time 2 MiniTrans Parameterization 1 073 Firmware Serial Number J Parameterization acti MiniTrans Dat 3 arameterization 161 2001 23 3 Serial 000054 CPU
54. ty on weekends out of consideration 18 31 10 00 WinTrans 1 0 User s Guide 2 7 3 1 GSM Times in the Diagnose Mode After the installation of the MiniTrans it is useful to check the transmission to the office immediately If you select the Normal Mode radio button though measured values will only be transmitted again at the next set transmission time In order to shorten the waiting time the diagnose operation mode can be activated for a continuous measurement in intervals of 5 10 60 or 120 minutes and a transmission of the measured values directly afterwards Ranges Measuring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Normal Mode Diagnose Mode Measure Transmit Mode Transmit 7 Receive Receiving ae C every 5 60 min meas transmit every 10 min meas transmit R every 60 meas transmit leceiving C every 120 min meas transmit 10 15 1215 z 1715 z p Transfer Cancel If you select every 5 60 min meas transmit MiniTrans measures every 5 minutes stores the measured values and sends the collected measured values every full hour This reduces SMS costs as well as the battery consumption and may thus be used as 5 minute data logging too Important Note To reduce battery consumption and SMS costs the MiniTrans switches automatically to every 120 min meas transmit after 60 transmission cycles have been completed in the diagnose
55. uring GSM Times Switching Datalogger GSM Mobile Service Center GSM Numbers 1st Office Number SMSC 491 710760000 D1 Telekom Germany n No 1 491711445233 No2 Enable Transmit No3 Enable Transmit Accept only programmed numbers Transfer Cancel Mark the Enable Programming check box to activate the access to the programming of the service cen ter and office numbers Only if Enable Programming is activated the changed settings will be transmit ted to the MiniTrans Choose the corresponding service center SMSC from the list box and enter your office numbers in boxes No 1 to No 3 If you have entered several office numbers you may release the reception and transmis sion for each number by marking the Enable Transmit check box Otherwise MiniTrans may only receive commands from the respective office number but does not transmit any measured values By marking the Accept only programmed numbers checkbox you protect MiniTrans against an access by illegitimate mobile phone numbers Important Notes The 1st office number must always be entered Only the 1st office number can be used for the transmission of updates and registrations Please enter further office numbers only if you really use them for the reception transmission of meas ured values commands In case of additionally entered office numbers with a deactivated Enable Trans

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