Rockwell Automation 1400-SP PowerMonitor Software User Manual

Bulletin 1400 powermonitor software

ALLEN-BRADLEY

Bulletin 1400
Powermonitor Software

(Catalog Number 1400–SP)

Installation and Operation Manual

Table of contents

Document Outline

1400-801, Bulletin 1400 Powermonitor Software Installation and Operation Manual
Important User Information
Preface - Using This Manual
- What This Manual Contains
- For More Information
- Terms and Conventions
Table of Contents
1 - Overview
- Chapter Objectives
- Introduction
- System Components
- System Features
2 - System Requirements
- Computer Requirements
- Printer
- Version Of DOS Required
- Communications System Hardware Requirements
- Number Of Serial Ports Required
- RS–232C vs RS–485 Communications
- Connection To Remote Sites Via Telephone Lines and Modems
3 - Installation
- Chapter Objectives
- Installation Of The Communications Hardware
- Connection To A Single Powermonitor Via RS-232C
- Connection To Multiple Powermonitors Via RS-485
- Connection To Single Powermonitor Sites Via The Telephone Network
  - Modem Configuration Information
- Connection To Multiple Powermonitor Sites Via The Telephone Network
- Connection To Remote Sites Using Other Methods of Communications
- Installation Of The System Software
  - Contents of the Powermonitor Software Package
- Creating A Backup Copy of the Powermonitor Software
- Installing The Software Onto A Hard Drive
4 - Using The Software
- Chapter Objectives
- Startup
  - To Run The Software From The Hard Drive
  - To Run The Software From The Floppy Diskette
- Possible Errors On Startup
- Establishing Connection With A Remote Device
- The Menu System
- Password
- On–Line Help
- Update Unit Time
- Exit To DOS
  - Connection Configuration Save Feature
5 - Powermonitor Data Display And Configuration
- Chapter Objectives
- Displaying Single Device Data
- Configuring Powermonitors
- Data Display and Configuration Screens
- Main Menu
- Real Time Data
- Event Log
  - Save Disk
- Snapshot Log
  - Save
- Status Data
- MIN/MAX Log
- Device Setup
  - Setup Parameter Descriptions
  - Save & Exit
- Setpoint/Relay Setup
  - Setpoint Parameter Descriptions
  - Save And Exit
- Clear Functions
6 - Manual Control Of Powermonitor Internal Relays
- Chapter Objectives
- The Effect Of Relay Mode On Manual Control
- Logging Of Relay Control Commands
- Manual Relay Operations
7 - Printing Log Disk Files
- Chapter Objectives
- Description
- Saving A Log To Disk
- Location And Filenames Of Log Files
- Contents Of Log Files
- Printing Log Disk Files
- Printer Considerations
8 - Troubleshooting
9 - Warranty
- Hardware
- Software and Firmware
A - Catalog Number Explanation
- Powermonitor Display Module
- Powermonitor Block Module
- Communications Cards / Peripherals / Software
B - Communications Application Note
- Introduction
- What Is RS–232C?
- What Is RS–485?
- Summary Of Advantages And Disadvantages Of RS-232C vs RS-485
- Considerations When Choosing Powermonitors With Communications Capability
- Common RS–485 Topologies
  - Straight–Line Topology
  - Loop Topology
- Calculating Overall Cable Length
- Using Modems
- DIP Switch Configuration
- Configuration Via Communications - Standard Modem Setup
- Configuration Via Communications - Custom Modem Setup
C - Setpoint Parameter Form
D - Keyboard Reference
E - Loading Event, MIN/MAX, or Snapshot Log Files Into Lotus
Index
Back Cover