Varec TankGate Interface 8315 Series - Manual (Page 43)

8315 TGI Software Description
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4.4.5 EMU Gateway (EMUGW)
The EMU Gateway point is used to manage scanning functions for the EMU point.
Statistics are maintained for the communications between the Series 8130 and the
tank gauging software (TankView or System IV). Special firmware is required on the
8203 Dual RS-485 Communications Interface Module to support the emulation
functions.
Parameters
The database parameters used by the EMUGW point are listed and described below:
Configuration Parameters Function
Protocol Protocol to emulate. Valid values are:
TSU Slave
ID Address to respond to
Mode Operational Mode
BaudRate Baud Rate used to communicate with TankView
ComParams Defines the number of data bits and the parity used by the com port.
Examples include:
ID: Address to respond to
Mode: Operational Mode
BaudRate: Baud Rate used to communicate with TankView
ComParamsDefines the number of data bits and the parity used by the com
port. Examples include:
8O - 8 Data Bits Odd Parity
8E - 8 Data Bits, Even Parity
8N - 8 Data Bits, No Parity
7O - 7 Data Bits, Odd Parity
7E - 7 Data Bits, Even Parity
7N - 7 Data Bits, No Parity
The default is ‘8N’.
LevelConvert Determines the units in which the level data will be displayed. F: feet, M:
Millimeters. If no value is specified, no conversion will be performed.
TempConvert Determines the units in which the temperature data will be displayed. F:
Fahrenheit, C: Celsius. If no value is specified, no conversion will be
performed.
DensityConvert Determines the units in which the density data will be displayed. A: API, L:
lbs/cu ft, K: kgs/m3. If no value is specified, no conversion will be
performed.
Dynamic Parameters Function
Message Hex representation of the request sent by the host
Command Current Command
Addr Displays the tank number of the currently selected tank.