Liquid Controls SP4000 - Manual (Page 111)

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10.7 View Tab
The View Tab screen allows for viewing selected group items on the PC in a similar format
to that shown on the unit display. Data from the following groups can be viewed in the List of
Values section:
Process Parameters (i.e. rate, temperature)
Totalizers (i.e. total, grand total)
Input Signals
Analog Output
Error Status
SP4000 Software Version Information
The setup software assumes the current setup has been uploaded from the flow computer
into the PC. It is important that the setup program and the SP4000 unit are using the same
setup information at all times or the data will be inconsistent. It is best to upload or download
the setup before using this feature to synchronize the setups.
Error Log
Data from the error logger is viewed in a separate Error Log section on the screen.
To start the viewer, first check the boxes of items to view and then click the start button. The
data will appear in the appropriate sections and will be continuously updated. The refresh
rate is dependent on the number of items that are being viewed and the baud rate of the
connection. Data in the List of Values section can be collapsed by clicking on the ‘minus’
sign in front of the group title. The data can be expanded by clicking on the ‘plus’ sign in
front of the group title. If a group is collapsed and data in the group changes on refresh, the
group will automatically expand. Data in the Error Log section does not expand or collapse.
Changing the view items requires stopping the current viewing, checking the new selections
and then restarting the viewer.
If communication errors occur while reading data from the SP4000 device, the word ‘Error’
will appear in place of the actual value. If the connection to the SP4000 is lost, the viewer
will time out with a message saying the device is not responding.
The viewer will attempt to communicate with the SP4000 device matching the device ID set
in the communications screen. If you are having trouble establishing communication,
compare settings for the PC and the flow computer. Also verify the connections between
the PC and flow computer.
10.8 Misc. Tab
This tab has three sections: Tools, Actions and Options.
The tools section contains various system administration activities such as creating/
modifying the initial sign-on screen or create print headers.
The Actions section is used to send commands to the SP4000 unit.
Reset Totalizers, Reset Alarms, Simulations, Self Check, Reset Peak Demand (if equipped)
The Options section has the following selections:
Language Translations, Network Card Configuration
Additional capabilities may be provided in the future.