User’s Manual RXA10-01 and RXA10-02 Configuration Software IM 04P01B01-61E 5th Edition
Foreword Notes Trademarks Revisions Thank you for purchasing the RXA10 Configuration Software (Model: RXA10, hereafter referred to as the “configuration software”). This manual explains how to use the Configuration software. Please read this manual carefully before operating the software to ensure its correct use. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises.
Products Described in This Manual Product Version and Principal Changes 2nd Edition • Recorder version: before 1.31 • Configuration software: R2.0x No. Principal Changes 1 The printout/display format of the date can be changed. 2 Selectable range of alarm values during linear scaling is –5% to 105% of the scale span. 3 French and German added to suffix code -2. 4 Calibration correction (/CC1 option) added. Reference Section 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.3, 2.4, and 2.7 3rd Edition • Recorder version: before 1.
Terms and Conditions of the Software License Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japanese corporation (hereinafter called “Yokogawa”), grants permission to use this Yokogawa Software Program (hereinafter called the “Licensed Software”) to the Licensee on the conditions that the Licensee agrees to the terms and conditions stipulated in Article 1 hereof.
Terms and Conditions of the Software License Article 5 (Infringement) 5.1 If and when any third party should demand injunction, initiate a law suit, or demand compensation for damages against the Licensee under patent right (including utility model right, design patent, and trade mark), copy right, and any other rights relating to any of the Licensed Software, the Licensee shall notify Yokogawa in writing to that effect without delay. 5.2 In the case of the preceding Paragraph 5.
Checking the Contents of the Package Please check the contents of the package before using this product. If some of the contents are not correct or missing or if there is physical damage, contact the dealer from which you purchased them.
How to Use This Manual Structure of This Manual This user’s manual consists of the following sections. Chapter 1 Title Before Using the Software 2 Configuring the Recorder 3 Troubleshooting 4 Using CopyTool Index Description Describes the PC system requirements for using the configuration software, the software installation procedure, and the procedure for connecting to the recorder. Describes how to create the setup data of the recorder and configure the recorder or save the data.
Contents Foreword.............................................................................................................................................i Products Described in This Manual................................................................................................... ii Terms and Conditions of the Software License................................................................................ iii Checking the Contents of the Package...................................................
Chapter 1 Before Using the Software 1.1 Overview of the Configuration Software This software program is used to configure the µR10000 and µR20000 from a PC. The setup data can be created using any of the methods below to configure the recorder. • Load the setup data from the connected recorder and change the settings. • Open a saved setup data and change the settings. • Create new setup data. The setup data can be saved to the hard disk on the PC. The setup information can also be printed.
1.2 PC System Requirements Hardware • PC When Using Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU: Pentium III 600-MHz or higher (800-MHz Pentium III or higher recommended). Memory: 512 MB or more. Hard disk: Free disk space of 10 MB or more. When Using Windows Vista CPU: Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB or more. Hard disk: Free disk space of 200 MB or more. When Using Windows 7 32-bit edition: CPU: Intel Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or faster x64 or x86 processor Memory: 2 GB or more.
1.3 Installing the Configuration Software 1 Before Using the Software A serial number is required to install the configuration software. The serial number is indicated on the CD-ROM case. Please have the serial number ready. 2 Installing the Software 3 1. Start Windows. Log onto Windows as an administrator. 2. Insert the CD-ROM containing the software into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program starts automatically. 3. Click the Run button for the Configuration Installation.
1.4 Connecting the Recorder and the PC Using the Ethernet Communication Interface (/C7 Option) For the procedure to connect the recorder and the PC, see section 2.2, “Connecting the Ethernet Interface” in the µR10000/µR20000 Communication Interface User’s Manual (IM 04P01B01-17E). Using the RS-422/485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option) For the procedure to connect the recorder and the PC, see section 3.
1.4 Connecting the Recorder and the PC 1 • Connecting the Recorder and the PC Before Using the Software 1. Turn OFF the recorder and the PC. 2. Insert the interface unit in the opening under the chart cassette. 2 Insert it until it clicks in place. 3 4 Index Interface unit Interface unit To the PC RS-232 Cable 3. Connect the interface unit and the PC’s RS-232 connector with an RS-232 cable. 4. Turn ON the recorder first and then the PC. • Disconnecting the Recorder from the PC 1.
Chapter 2 Configuring the Recorder 2.1 Starting/Closing the Software and Showing Version Information 1 Starting the Software 2 Configuring the Recorderr From the task bar, click Start, point to Programs, and choose RXA10 Configuration Software in RXA10 Configuration Software folder. The software starts. 3 Menu bar Toolbar 4 Setup data Index Closing the Software From the File menu, choose Exit, or click the X button. The configuration software window closes.
2.2 Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder Set the communication mode and parameters according to the type of connection between the PC and the recorder. 1. From the Communication menu, choose Communication Setting. You can also click the Communication Setting icon on the toolbar. The Communication Setting dialog box opens. Communication setting icon 2. Set the communication mode and parameters.
2.2 Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder 1 • Ethernet • Address Enter the IP address or host name of the recorder. • User Name and Password 2 Configuring the Recorderr • When using the login function on the recorder Login as an administrator. • When not using the login function on the recorder Login with the user name “Admin.” Password is not necessary. 3 • RS-422/485 • Port No. 4 Select the port from COM1 to COM9.
2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup Data The following three methods are available for creating setup data. • Load the setup data of the recorder • Open a setup data file. • Create new setup data. Loading the Setup Data of the Recorder Before carrying out the following procedure, check to see that the communication mode and parameters are set correctly. For details, see section 2.2, “Setting the Communication Mode for Connecting to the Recorder.” 1.
2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup Data 1 Opening a Setup Data File 1. From the File menu, choose Open. You can also click the Open icon. The Open dialog box opens. 2 Open icon Configuring the Recorderr 2. Select the desired file, and click Open. 3 The setup data is displayed. 4 Index Note The extension to setup data files is .pul. Creating New Setup Data 1. From the File menu, choose New. You can also click the New icon. The System Configuration dialog box opens.
2.3 Loading the Setup Data or Creating New Setup Data • Options Math Func.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels 1 Click the Measure tab. You can also choose Measure Channels from the Setting menu. Note Configuring the Recorderr The following items may be shown or hidden depending on the settings in the Basic Setting mode. Low-cut, Bias, Calibration Correction (/CC1 option), Alarm Delay, and Partial. 3 Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple channels. Click twice to unselect the channel.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Alarm 4 Alarm delay time Sampling count of moving average (dot model) or filter time constant (pen model) Tag Recording zone Bar graph display mode Partial expanded recording Channel recording color (dot model) Turns trend recording ON/OFF (dot model) Turns ON/OFF periodic printout Types of measured values to be printed periodically Correction Points for Calibration Correction (/CC1 Option)* * For recorders with firmware version 1.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Input (Mode, Range/Type, and Span) Set the input type (Mode, Range/Type) and the recording span (Span).
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Note The L and R values that have been changed are displayed in orange, but the values are valid. When data adjustment (see section 2.8) is executed, the values change back to white. Unit Enter the unit using up to six characters. The characters that can be used are as follows (see section 2.12): 2 3 Alphabet, numbers, symbols (%, #, °, @, +, –, *, /, (, ), µ, Ω, , , .), and space Bias This appears when bias is enabled (see page 2-25) in Basic Setting mode.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Alarm 1 to 4 1 Four alarms (Alarm 1 to 4) can be specified on each channel. Type l(dL)* R(RH) r(RL) T** t** Description An alarm occurs when the measured value exceeds the specified value. An alarm occurs when the measured value falls below the specified value. An alarm occurs when the difference in the input values of two channels is greater than or equal to the specified value.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Bar Graph Partial Selects the display mode of the bar graph. Normal: Sets the base point of the graph to the smaller of the values Span L or Span R (or Scale L or Scale R). Center: Sets the base point of the bar graph to the 50% position of the span. This appears when partial expanded recording is enabled in Basic Setting mode. Expand (%) Set the boundary position for the partial expanded recording. The range is from 1 to 99%.
2.4 Setting the Measurement Channels Copying and Pasting the Settings The settings specified for a given channel can be copied and pasted to other channels. 1 1. Click the copy source channel number. To select multiple channels, drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button. 2 3 Channel number 2. Click Copy ( ). 3. Click the copy destination channel number. To select multiple channels, drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button. 4. Click Paste ( ).
2.5 Setting the Computation Channels (/M1 Option) Click the Math tab. You can also choose Math Channels from the Setting menu. Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple channels. Click twice to unselect the channel. Double-click to open a setup dialog box for the respective channel. Turning ON/OFF computation Constants used in equations Equation Sets the settings of the first channel in the selected range to the other channels. Toggles ON/OFF collectively for each click.
2.5 Setting the Computation Channels (/M1 Option) Turning ON/OFF Computation 1 Expression 2 Turns ON/OFF computation. Span Sets the constants to be used in computing equations. Up to 30 constants can be specified. Range of values (maximum significant digits is 5): –9.9999E+29 to –1.0000E–30, 0, 1.0000E–30 to 9.9999E+29 Index Set the recording span. Set the leftmost value of the span (L) and the rightmost value of the span (R) using a mantissa and decimal point position.
2.5 Setting the Computation Channels (/M1 Option) Setting Each Computation Channel Double-click a channel number. The dialog box for that channel opens.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method Click the Setting tab. You can also select the item by choosing SET [Regular] Setting from the Setting menu. Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Regular] Setting] > [Chart Speed]/[Trend Interval]) Chart speed Secondary chart speed 2 Configuring the Recorderr Chart Speed/Trend Interval 1 3 4 Trend interval (dot model) Index Chart Speed • Pen Model The chart speed can be selected from 82 settings shown below.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method Message Click here (or choose Setting > SET [Regular] Setting > Message) Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple messages. Click twice to unselect the message. Message Copies/Pastes messages. Click a text box from 1 to 5. A dialog box used to set the message format opens. Format text box Click the button to enter the displayed character string in the text box.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method 1 Message Format (/BT1 Option)* * Function available on recorders with firmware version 1.31 or later. Set the message format. Click a text box from 1 to 5. A dialog box used to set the message format opens. Set the format using the selectable items displayed in the dialog box and space. Number of characters per message: Up to 35 (µR10000) and up to 69 (µR20000).
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method Data Display Setup Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Regular] Setting] > [Data Display Setup]) Screen tab Displayed channel switching interval Display type When display type is [Flag] Selects the channels on which flag is to be displayed.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method 1 • Interval Sets the displayed channel switching interval. This item appears when the display type requires this setting. Auto 1s to Auto 5s: Switches the channel at the specified time interval. Manual: Switch the channel manually. 2 Selects the channels on which flag is to be displayed. • Channel No. (L)/Channel No.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method Batch (/BT1 Option)* * Function available on recorders with firmware version 1.31 or later. This appears when batch function is enabled (see page 2-33) in Basic Setting mode. Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Regular] Setting] > [Batch]) Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple lines. Click twice to unselect the line. Click the text box and enter the text. Copies/Pastes the text.
2.6 Setting the Items in Setting Mode and the Data Display Method 1 Batch Action • Feed Amount Set the length of chart paper to be fed out before start printout or after end printout in 1-mm steps up to 50 mm. • Lot No. Auto Increment • Ejection of POC On: Records the portion of the data that remains after recording stops when the pen offset compensation function is enabled on the pen model. • Chart feed speed at POC Specifies the chart feed speed when recording the portion of the data that remains.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Click the Setup tab. You can also select the item by choosing SETUP [Basic] Setting from the Setting menu. Alarm/Relay/Remote Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Alarm]/[Remote Action]) Copy/Paste the action. Click twice to unselect the channel. Drag the pointer while holding down the left mouse button to select multiple lines. Diagnosis ON: Alarm output relay I01 is used for diagnosis output.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Measure Alarm Hysteresis Sets the alarm hysteresis of measurement channels in the range of 0.0% (OFF) to 1.0% of the recording span in 0.1 steps. The hysteresis applies to all high limit and low limit alarms of measurement channels. Sets the alarm hysteresis of computation channels in the range of 0.0% (OFF) to 1.0% of the recording span in 0.1 steps. The hysteresis applies to all high limit and low limit alarms of computation channels.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Channel Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Basic] Setting] > [Burnout]/[RJC]) Click twice to unselect the channel. Drag the pointer while holding down the right mouse button to select multiple lines. Copies/Pastes the settings of a channel to other channels. Burnout Up: Records off the scale on the 100% side when a thermocouple burnout is detected. Down: Records off the scale on the 0% side when a thermocouple burnout is detected.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Key Lock 1 Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Key Lock]) 2 Configuring the Recorderr 3 4 Select the keys to apply the key lock function Key Lock Specify whether to use key lock. Index Password Sets the password for releasing the key lock. Set the password using numbers and spaces up to 4 digits. Note Note that if the firmware version of the µR10000 is 1.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Customized Menu* * Function available on recorders with firmware version 1.31 or later. Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Customized Menu]) Turn ON/OFF the menu item Customized Menu The FUNC key menu and Setting mode menu can be customized to display only the menus that you use. • Customized Menu Set whether or not to use this function.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Timer 1 Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Timer]) 2 Configuring the Recorderr 3 Can be specified on models with the computation function (/M1 option). Two timers to be used in TLOG computation (timer 1 and timer 2) can be specified. The timers can be used to print out computed values or reset the computed result when the specified time elapses. • Absolute: The timer expires at specified intervals from the reference time.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Print Setting Click here (Dot model: select [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Print Items]/[Periodic Print] (Pen model: select [Setting] > [SETUP [Basic] Setting] > [Print Items]/[Periodic Print]/[Output Pen]/[POC]) Displayed on the pen model. Displayed on pen models with the computation function (/M1 option) CH/Tag Print Specifies whether to print channel numbers or tags. Channel Print (Dot Model) On: Prints the channel number by the trend recording.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode • Mode Output Pen (Pen Model with the Computation Function (/M1 Option)) Trend can be recorded by arbitrarily assigning measurement channels and computation channels to recording pens. Pen Offset Compensation (Pen Model) ON: Records by compensating for the pen offset (phase difference) along the time axis. 1 2 Configuring the Recorderr Sets the type of measured values to be printed. Inst: Prints the measured value at that point.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode Personalize Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Basic] Setting] > [Add Function]/[Time Print Format]) Add Function • Bias Select Use to enable the setting of a bias for the measurement channels. Bias and Calibration cannot be enabled simultaneously. • SQRT Low-cut Enables/Disables the square root low-cut function. Select Use to enable the setting of the low-cut function when measurement channels are set to square root computation.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode 1 A/D Integrate, Temperature, Batch, Aux, and Math Exception Click here (or choose [Setting] > [SET [Basic] Setting] > [A/D Integrate]/[Temperature]/[Batch]/[Aux]/[Math Exception]) 2 Configuring the Recorderr 3 4 Index Displayed on models with the computation function (/M1 option). On the pen model, [Filter] is displayed. A/D Integrate (Integration Time of the A/D Converter) 50 Hz: 60 Hz: Auto: Sets the time to 20 ms. Sets the time to 16.7 ms.
2.7 Setting the Items in Basic Setting Mode • Language English: German: French: Japanese: * Uses English for the display and recording. Uses German for the display and recording* Uses French for the display and recording* Uses Japanese for the display and recording. For recorders with firmware version 1.21 or later • Date Format** ** For recorders with firmware version 1.11 or later Selections Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Printout example 2005/08/31 08/31/2005 31/08/2005 Selections M.D.Y D.M.
2.8 Checking the Consistency of the Settings 1 Checking the Consistency of the Settings 2 3 Data Adjustment icon This function checks whether the settings are consistent with the system configuration and setup conditions and automatically corrects the data if they are not. The data are corrected in the following cases: • When the values of the items of the Measure/Math tab are outside the selectable range.
2.9 Sending Setup Data to the Recorder 1. From the Communication menu, choose Send Setting. You can also click the Send setting icon on the toolbar. The Sending setting data dialog box opens. Send setting icon 2. Click OK. The transmission starts. When the transmission of the settings is complete, a message appears to indicate it. 3. Click OK. Note • • 2-36 If a message appears, see section 3.1, “Error Messages.
2.10 Saving the Setup Data 1 Saving to a File by Specifying a Name Note When using Windows Vista and Windows 7, do not specify the root directory of a disc drive as a destination for saving files. The software may not be able to save to the specified destination. 1. From the File menu, choose Save As. 2 Configuring the Recorderr The setup data can be saved to a file by specifying the file name. The extension to setup data files is .pul. 3 4 The Save As dialog box opens. Index 2.
2.11 Printing the Setup Data Setting the Printer From the File menu, choose Print Setup. The Print Setup dialog box opens. Set the printer. Previewing the Print You can preview the print layout before actually printing the data. From the File menu, choose Print Preview. The print preview window opens. Printing From the File menu, choose Print. You can also click the Print icon. The Print dialog box opens. Print icon Click OK to execute printing.
2.12 Characters That Can Be Used 1 The ASCII character codes of characters that can be used are shown in the table below. The type of characters that can be used are as follows: Alphabet, numbers, symbols, and space Configuring the Recorderr Characters for English 3 Note 2 3 The characters/symbols µ, Ω, , , and ° are mapped as shown below. The character inside the parentheses is the corresponding character on the keyboard. On the setup window, the keyboard character is displayed.
2.12 Characters That Can Be Used Characters for German and French Note The character Ω is mapped as shown below. The character inside the parentheses is the corresponding character on the keyboard. On the setup window, the keyboard character is displayed.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Error Messages 1 When an error message appears, take appropriate measures by referring to the table below. 2 Error Messages Message In the communication settings, check that the user name and password match with the settings on the instrument to be connected. In addition, check that other software programs are not performing communications with the instrument to be connected.
Chapter 4 4.1 Using CopyTool Overview of CopyTool 1 CopyTool is a software program that copies settings from one recorder to another. Differences between CopyTool and the Configuration Software The Configuration software supports the latest version of the recorder as of the purchase date. CopyTool copies the source settings and sends them to the destination recorder regardless of the version of either the source or destination recorder.
4.2 Installing CopyTool and Checking the Version CopyTool is located on the RXA10 CD-ROM. No serial number is required when installing CopyTool. Installation 1. Turn on the power to the PC and allow Windows to start up. Log on to Windows with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program starts automatically. A startup screen appears. 3. Click the Run button for the CopyTool Installation.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings 1 Starting and Exiting CopyTool Starting 2 Exiting 3 On the Start menu, click Programs > RXA10 CopyTool > RXA10 CopyTool. CopyTool starts up in the same condition when last exited, and displays a window. Click File > Exit or click the × button in the upper right corner of the window. The CopyTool window closes. When it closes, it remembers its condition upon closing so that it can be restored the next time the program is started. Using CopyTool Receiving Settings 1.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings Ethernet • Communication Mode Select Ethernet. • Address Enter the host name or IP address of the recorder. • User Name/Password • When using the Login function with the recorder Log on as the administrator. • When not using the Login function with the recorder Log on under the name “Admin.” A password is not required. RS-422/485 • Communication Mode Select RS-422/485. • Port Number Select COM1–COM9 as the PC port to use.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings 1 3. Specify the save destination for the received settings file. Enter a path to the save destination using up to 256 alphanumeric characters. Note When using Windows Vista and Windows 7, do not specify the root directory of a disc drive as a destination for saving files. The software may not function normally. 2 3 4 Using CopyTool Index Click to display a dialog box for specifying a file save destination and file name. 4. Click Receive.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings Sending Settings Please note the following when sending settings to a recorder. • CopyTool does not identify the model or version of the destination recorder. Of the settings that are sent, only parameters that can be set on (are supported by) the destination recorder are set. • When settings are sent, the existing settings on the destination recorder are overwritten and permanently deleted. 1. Click the Send tab. 2. Select a mode from the Communication Mode list.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings 1 3. Specify a settings file to send. The extension for settings files is .pul. Enter a path to the settings file using up to 256 alphanumeric characters. 2 3 4 Using CopyTool Index Click to display a file selection dialog box. 4. Specify whether to send communication settings. If you select the Send communication command check box (turns blue), the settings below are also sent.
4.3 Copying Recorder Settings 5. Click Send. Click OK when the confirmation dialog box opens. Settings are sent to the recorder. Note If errors occur, see section 4.4, “Error Messages.
4.4 Error Messages 1 If error messages appear, refer to the table below and take the appropriate corrective action. No. E001 E002 E004 E005 E006 Explanation The following are possible reasons for the failure. 1. The file to send does not exist. 2. The file to send was not specified. xxx (file name) The following are possible reasons for the failure. Cannot create that file! 1. The specified folder does not exist. 2. A file name was not specified. 3. The file name was invalid.
Index 1 A F A/D integrate...................................................................... 2-33 abs. . .................................................................................. 2-10 alarm........................................................................ 2-11, 2-15 alarm delay............................................................... 2-32, 2-36 alarm indicator.................................................................... 2-24 alarm relay.....................................
Index personalize......................................................................... 2-32 port no. ................................................................................ 2-3 printing................................................................................ 2-38 print setting......................................................................... 2-30 priority to remote recording................................................ 2-25 R range/type.........................................
