ProSoft Technology PTQ-AFC - Manual (Page 6)

Contents PTQ-AFC ♦ Modicon Quantum Platform
User Manual Liquid and Gas Flow Computer for Hydrocarbon Products
Page 6 of 259 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
June 23, 2011
6 Quick Start 57
6.1 Install AFC Manager ............................................................................................... 58
6.1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................ 58
6.2 Starting AFC Manager ............................................................................................ 59
6.3 Using AFC Manager ............................................................................................... 60
6.3.1 Starting a New Project ............................................................................................ 60
6.3.2 Loading an Existing project ..................................................................................... 61
6.3.3 Printing the Configuration Report ........................................................................... 61
6.3.4 Converting a Project ............................................................................................... 62
6.3.5 Resetting Configuration Parameters ...................................................................... 63
6.3.6 Downloading the Project to the Module .................................................................. 63
6.3.7 Verifying Correct Operation .................................................................................... 64
6.4 Ladder Logic Implementation ................................................................................. 66
6.5 Setting the Wallclock .............................................................................................. 68
6.6 Module Initialization ................................................................................................ 69
6.7 Meter Channel Functionality ................................................................................... 70
6.7.1 Meter Channels....................................................................................................... 70
6.7.2 Linear (Pulse) Meter Overview ............................................................................... 71
6.7.3 Differential (Orifice) Meter Overview....................................................................... 71
6.7.4 Gas Product Overview ............................................................................................ 73
6.7.5 Liquid Product Overview ......................................................................................... 74
6.7.6 General Features .................................................................................................... 75
6.8 Modbus Database ................................................................................................... 78
6.8.1 AFC Modbus Address Space ................................................................................. 78
6.8.2 Primary Slave.......................................................................................................... 79
6.8.3 Virtual Slave ............................................................................................................ 82
6.9 Modbus Communication ......................................................................................... 85
6.9.1 Communication Parameters ................................................................................... 85
6.9.2 Port Options ............................................................................................................ 86
6.9.3 Modbus Master ....................................................................................................... 87
6.9.4 Modbus Pass-Through ........................................................................................... 89
6.10 Accumulators .......................................................................................................... 90
6.10.1 Accumulator Totalizer and Residue ........................................................................ 90
6.10.2 Accumulator Types ................................................................................................. 91
6.10.3 Net Accumulator Calculation .................................................................................. 95
6.10.4 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... 95
6.11 Archives .................................................................................................................. 96
6.11.1 Archive Overview .................................................................................................... 96
6.11.2 Archive Generation ................................................................................................. 96
6.11.3 Archive Types ......................................................................................................... 98
6.11.4 Archive Order .......................................................................................................... 99
6.11.5 Archive Options..................................................................................................... 100
6.11.6 Archive Locations ................................................................................................. 101
6.11.7 Editing the Archive Structure ................................................................................ 102
6.11.8 Extended Archives ................................................................................................ 103
6.11.9 Archive Reports .................................................................................................... 106
6.11.10 Archive Monitor ..................................................................................................... 108
6.12 Events ................................................................................................................... 114
6.12.1 The Event Log....................................................................................................... 114
6.12.2 Event Log structures ............................................................................................. 115
6.12.3 Event Id Tag .......................................................................................................... 116
6.12.4 Event-triggered archives and accumulator resets ................................................ 117
6.12.5 Period-end events ................................................................................................. 117