9777B1(Rack Configuration and Utilities Guide)

Part Number 129777-01 Revision B, December 2003

3500 Monitoring System Rack Configuration and Utilities Guide


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Copyright © 1995 - 2003 Bently Nevada, LLC All Rights Reserved.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The following are trademarks of Bently Nevada, LLC in the United States and other countries: ACM™, Actionable Information ®, Actionable Information to the Right People at the Right Time ®, ADRE , Asset Condition Management™, Asset Condition Monitoring™, Bently ALIGN™, Bently BALANCE™, Bently DOCUVIEW™, Bently LUBE™, Bently PERFORMANCE™, Bently Nevada , CableLoc™, ClickLoc™, Data Manager , Decision Support SM, DemoNet™, Dynamic Data Manager , Engineer Assist™, FieldMonitor™, flexiTIM™, FluidLoc , Helping You Protect and Manage All Your Machinery , HydroScan , HydroView™, Key ∅, Keyphasor , Machine Condition Manager™ 2000 , MachineLibrary™, Machine Manager™, MicroPROX , Move Data, Not People , Move Information, Not Data™, NSv™, Prime Spike™, PROXPAC, Proximitor , REBAM , RuleDesk™, SE™, Seismoprobe, Smart Monitor , Snapshot™, System 1™, System Extender™, TDXnet™, TDIXconnX™, TipLoc™, TorXimitor , Transient Data Manager , Trendmaster , TrimLoc™, Velomitor  Bently Nevada’s orbit logo and other logos associated with the trademarks in bold above, are also all trademarks or registered trademarks of Bently Nevada in the United States and other countries.

The following ways of contacting Bently Nevada are provided for those times when you cannot contact your local Bently Nevada representative: Mailing Address

1631 Bently Parkway South Minden, NV 89423 USA

Telephone

1 775 215 1818 1 800 227 5514

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Fax

1 775 215 2890

Internet

www.bently.com

Email

[email protected]

Contents Section 1 — Introduction................ Introduction .................................. ................................... .................................. ........................ ....... 1 Setting Up a New Rack .................. ........................... .................. ................. ................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... .......... 1

Section 2 — Installing the Software................ Software .................................. ................................... ........................ ....... 3 Computer Requirements ................ .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. . 3 Installation Installation Instructions Instructions ................. .......................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... 3 Running the Configuration Software........................ Software...... .................. .................. ................. .................. ........... 4 Ways to Use Rack Configuration Software............... ................... .................. .................. ........ 5 Configuring Configuring a New Rack .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ............ ... 5 Building a Rack Configuration ................ ................. .................. .................. .................. ...... 5 Modifying a Rack Configuration ................ .................. .................. .................. ................. ... 6 Using the Main Configuration Configuration Screen....................... Screen................................ .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. ................. ........... 7 Connecting a Computer to a 3500 Rack ................ .................. .................. .................. ............. 9 Direct Connection - RS232 ................. .......................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... ............... ..... 10 Direct Connection Connection - RS422 .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... ............... ..... 11 Remote Communication................. Communication.......................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... ................... .................. ........... .. 12 Network Connecti on Via DAQ Server ................ .................. ................... .................. ........ 14 Network ................ .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. .................. ... 14 Initiating Communication with a 3500 Rack...................... Rack.... .................. .................. ................... ............... 15 Discontinuing Discontinuing Communication Communication with a 3500 Rack................... Rack............................ .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... .. 16 Uploading Uploading and Downloading Downloading Configurations........... Configurations.................... ................... ................... .................. .................. ................... ................ ...... 16 Opening and Saving Configuration Configuration Files .................. ........................... .................. .................. ................... ................... .................. ............... ...... 18 Additional Parts....................... Parts................................ .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... .............. .... 18 Printing Rack Configuration .................. .................. ................. .................. .................. .......... 18 Printing Catalog Numbers Numbers .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ............ ... 19 Copying Configuration Configuration Information................ Information......................... .................. ................. ................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ......... 19 Copying Monitor Channel Configurations Configurations .................. ........................... .................. .................. ................. ................. .................. ........... .. 19 Copying Channel Setpoints Setpoints .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... ................... .............. ..... 20 Copying Module Configurations................ Configurations......................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ......... 20

Section 3 -- Configuring the Modules Modules in a Rack .................................... ....................................21 21 Configuring Configuring the Rack Interface Interface Module........................ Module................................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ............ ... 22 Configuring Configuring the Transient Transient Data Interface Interface........ ................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. ........ 23 RIM/TDI Security Options .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... 25 Configuring Configuring Keyphasor Keyphasor Modules .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... 26 Configuring Configuring Monitors.................... Monitors............................. .................. .................. ................... ................... .................. .................. .................. .................. ................ ....... 28 Setting Monitor and Channel Options....................... Options................................ ................... ................... .................. .................. .................. ........... .. 28 Setting Alarm Setpoints................... Setpoints. .................. ................. ................. .................. ................. .............. 30 Configuring Configuring Relay Modules .................. ........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ................... .................. ........ 32 iii


Configuring Communication Gateway Modules .................................................................... 37 Setting Communication Gateway Ethernet Communication Parameters ...........................37 Setting Communication Gateway Direct Parameters..........................................................38 Configurable Modbus Registers..........................................................................................39 Configuring 93 Display Modules............................................................................................41 Creating Custom Display Sets ............................................................................................41 Settings................................................................................................................................42 Configuring 94 Display Modules............................................................................................43 Configuring a Triple Modular Redundant Rack .....................................................................44 Software Operation for TMR Systems................................................................................44 Configuring TMR Functions...............................................................................................46

Section 4 -- Using the Rack Configuration Utilities.............................. 48 Update Firmware .................................................................................................................... 48 Setting Module and Channel Switches ...................................................................................49 Setting the 3500 Rack Date and Time.....................................................................................50 Disabling Alarms .................................................................................................................... 51 Trip Multiply and Rack Reset.................................................................................................52 Viewing the System Event List...............................................................................................53 Viewing the Alarm List...........................................................................................................54 Verifying the Operation of a 3500 Rack.................................................................................55 Update TDI DSP Info .............................................................................................................56

Section 5 -- Running the Test Utilities.................................................... 57 Starting the Utilities ................................................................................................................57 RIM Host Port Test Utility......................................................................................................58 Setting Up Communications ................................................................................................... 59 Displaying Test Data...............................................................................................................59 Communication Gateway Port Test ........................................................................................ 62 Setting up Communications ................................................................................................63 Displaying Test Results ...................................................................................................... 63

Section 6 -- Cable Part Numbers and Diagrams ................................... 66 Cable Part Numbers ................................................................................................................66 Cable Pin Out Diagrams ......................................................................................................... 67

Section 7 — Modem Programming Information .................................. 69 Custom Modem Line Definitions ...........................................................................................69

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Section 1 -- Introduction

Section 1 — Introduction This manual shows how to use the following software that comes with the 3500 Monitoring system. Software Name

Function

Rack Configuration

Set operating parameters so that all the modules in a 3500 monitoring rack work together.

RIM Host Port Test

Test the output of the CONFIGURATION PORT on the Rack Interface Module (front of the rack) and the Host Connector on the Rack Interface I/O Module (rear of the rack).

Comm Gateway Port Test

Test the HOST and RACK ports on the Comm Gateway I/O module.

Setting Up a New Rack Use the following procedure to set up, configure, and verify a new rack. If your rack has a custom configuration from the factory, skip to step 5. 1. Set the hardware switches and jumpers on the Rack Interface Module (RIM) or Transient Data Interface (TDI), the backplane, the Monitors, and modules. The 3500 Monitoring System Rack and Installation Manual shows how to set the jumpers on the backplane. The other jumper settings are described in t he operation and maintenance manuals for the RIM/TDI, and appropriate Monitors, and modules. 2. Connect the field wiring to the rack as described in the operation and maintenance manuals for all the modules installed in the rack and in the 3500 Field Wiring Diagram Package (part number 130432-01). 3. Test all of the communication ports on the rack by using the test utilities listed in the following table: Port to be tested...

Location of port...

Utility to use...

Refer to page...

CONFIGURATION PORT

Rack Interface Module

RIM Host Port Test Utility

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HOST

Rack Interface I/O Module

RIM Host Port Test Utility

58

HOST and RACK

Comm Gateway I/O Module

Comm Gateway Port Test Utility

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4. Configure the rack using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software.

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5. Adjust the zero position voltage and scale factor for all monitors in the rack by using the Adjust Button on the channel options screens. 6. Use the verification procedures in the operation and maintenance manuals for the modules in the rack and the Verify option in the Rack Configuration Software to verify that the rack is configured and operating correctly.

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Section 2 — Installing the Software

Section 2 — Installing the Software The 3500 Rack Configuration Software, the test utilities, and the configuration tutorial are shipped on a cd labeled 3500 Monitoring System Rack Configuration Software. One installation program installs all of these programs.

Computer Requirements The Configuration and test utilities require a pentium computer or better, 64 megabytes of RAM, 64 megabytes of unused hard disk space, an SVGA monitor, and an RS232 serial port. The computer must also have one of the following versions of Microsoft Windows installed and running: Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP.

Installation Instructions To install the configuration, test utilities, and configuration tutorial on your computer: 1. Start Windows and choose the Run command from the File menu. 2. Insert the cd labeled "3500 Monitoring System Rack Configuration Software", into the cd drive. 3. run setup.exe 4. When the installation program starts, follow the instructions on your screen. The installation program will create a new group in the start up menu called 3500 Software and the following programs to the group: Rack Configuration Software, Rack Configuration Readme, Rack Configuration Tutorial, RIM Host Port Test Utility, Comm. Gateway Host Port Test Utility.

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Running the Configuration Software A 3500 rack can contain a variety of modules that can be set up to operate different ways. The process of setting system, module, and channel options so that all the modules in a 3500 rack work together is called configuration. Configuring a 3500 rack consists of using the Rack Configuration Software to set options and then downloading the settings to the rack. You can use the program two ways: You can run the program at any convenient place, save the settings in configuration files, and then later download the configuration to the rack or you can connect the computer to the rack first and then upload and download the configuration as required.

In this Section... topic

page

page

Ways to Use Rack Configuration Software 5

Uploading and Downloading Configurations

16

Using the Main Configuration Display 7

Opening and Saving Configuration Files

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Connecting a Computer to a 3500 Rack 9

Copying Configuration Information

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Initiating Communication with a 3500 Rack 15

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Ways to Use Rack Configuration Software The following lists illustrate the typical uses of the Rack Configuration Software.

Configuring a New Rack A 3500 Monitoring Rack cannot operate without a valid configuration. Use this process after you have installed the rack, set all switches and jumpers, and connected transducers. If your rack came with a custom configuration from the factory, you can skip this procedure. Process step...

Refer to page...

Connect the computer to the rack

9

Initiate communication

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Upload the default configuration from the rack

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Modify the default Configuration

6

Download the configuration to the rack

16

Discontinue communication

16

Disconnect the computer from the rack

Building a Rack Configuration Use this process if you choose to prepare a series of configuration files at your desk and then download the files to the racks at a later time. Process step...

Refer to page...

Identify the modules in slots 1 through 15 Set RIM/TDI options

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Set Keyphasor options

26

Set Monitor options

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Set channel options for monitor modules

28

Set Comm Gateway options

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Set alarm setpoints for monitor modules

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Set alarm drive logic for relay channels

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Save the configuration file

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Modifying a Rack Configuration Use this process to change the configuration of a 3500 rack that is installed and operating. Process step... Connect the computer to the rack

Refer to page... 9

Initiate communication

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Upload the configuration from the rack

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Modify the Configuration Download the configuration to the rack

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Discontinue communication

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Disconnect the computer from the rack

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Using the Main Configuration Screen The following figure lists the parts of the Main Configuration Screen and summarizes how to use them. Menu Bar access commands to connect to a rack, manipulate configuration files, copy configuration settings from one module to another, and control the operation of the rack.

Button Bar Allows quick access to common operations.

Mode Buttons and Indicator control how the Rack Configuration Software operates.

Rack Diagram shows the modules that are installed in the rack. Use this diagram and the Options, Setpoints and Point Names mode buttons to move to configuration screens.

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Although you can enter most configuration settings in any order you choose, we recommend that you create a rack configuration by using the mode buttons on the Main Configuration display from top to bottom as suggested in the following figure. Because these buttons control how the Configuration Software operates, be sure that the correct button is depressed before you proceed with an operation. Build a rack. Place modules in slots 1 through 15 by clicking on a slot and then selecting a module from the drop down list.

Set module and channel options. Enter the Module Option screen by clicking Options and then clicking on the module to be configured

Set alarms for channels in monitors Enter the Alarm Setpoint screen by clicking Setpoints and then clicking on the monitor module to be configured.

Set Point Names for monitor Channels Enter the Point Name screen by clicking Point Names and then clicking on the monitor module to be configured.

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Connecting a Computer to a 3500 Rack You can connect a computer to a 3500 Monitoring rack the following four ways: Method for Connecting

Use this method...

Direct

to temporarily connect your computer when the computer is near the 3500 rack. Direct connection can use RS232 or RS422 protocol.

Network via DAQ Server

if your computer is connected to a network that has a station that is connected to the HOST connector on the Rack Interface I/O module of a 3500 rack and is running the Data Acquisition DDE Server Software.

Network

if the rack is connected and has an IP Address used to identify and connect across an Ethernet WAN or LAN.

Remote

to connect a 3500 rack to a computer that is located off site. The computer must have a modem and the 3500 rack must have access to a dedicated phone line.

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Direct Connection - RS232 Connect the computer directly to the rack by using an RS232 cable (Bently Nevada part number 130118-XXXX-XX) as shown in the following figure. If the Rack Interface I/O Module does not have an internal modem, you can also connect the RS232 cable to the Rack Interface I/O Module by using the port labeled HOST. Set the switch below the port to the RS232 position. Using the CONFIGURATION PORT lets you configure only the rack that your computer is connected to. Using the HOST port on the Rack Interface I/O Module lets you use the rack address to configure all of the racks connected in the daisy chain.

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Direct Connection - RS422 If the Rack Interface I/O Module does not have an internal modem, you can connect the computer directly to the rack using RS422 communication. Install an RS232-to-RS422 converter between the computer and the rack. The cable from the converter should be connected to the port on the rear of the Rack Interface I/O Module labeled HOST. Set the switch below the port to the RS422 position.

Cable Part Number

RS232-to-RS422 Converter

130119-01

Cable Part Number 130120-XXXX-XX-XX

110 Volt Part # 02230411 220 Volt Part # 02230412

Direct Connection Using RS422 Protocol An alternate method of direct connection to RS422 is to install an RS422/485 Data Aquisition Card (Bently Nevada part number 02230415) in your PC, and using the Host to 3500 Rack RS422 Interface Cable (Bently Nevada part number 132632-XXXX-XX for PVC insulation or 132633-XXXX-XX for Teflon insulation). Connect the cable from the RS422 Card to the port on the rear of the Rack Interface I/O Module labeled HOST. Set the switch below the port to the RS422 position.

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Remote Communication The 3500 Monitoring Rack has two versions of the Rack Interface I/O Module: one with a RS232/422 terminal and one with an internal modem. The internal modem will operate at speeds up to 19.2 kbaud.

With Internal Modem.

With RS232/422 connector.

Connecting the Computer to the Rack using a Modem

Many laptop computers and some desktop models also contain internal modems. Baud rates on these modems can vary from 4800 to 56k+ kbaud. The modem-to-modem communication speed is determined by the quality of the phone connection and the protocol of the information being transmitted. The speed at which the computer communicates with the modem does not have to be identical to the modem-to-modem communication rate.

To use modems to connect the computer and the rack: Verify that you have dedicated telephone communications available at the computer and rack locations. 12


1. At the computer: Connect the phone line to the internal or external modem phone port. If you use an external modem, connect a standard modem cable between the computer serial COM port and the modem. 2. At the rack: Connect the phone line to the internal modem on the Rack Interface I/O Module. If you use an external modem, connect the standard modem cable to the port labeled CONFIGURATION PORT on the front of the RIM or to the port labeled HOST on the Rack Interface I/O Module. Verify that the RS232/RS422 switch on the I/O module is set to the RS232 position. The following figures show some of the ways for using modems to connect the computer to the rack.

Standard modem cable

3500 Rack with Internal Modem

Standard modem cable

3500 Rack with External Modem

Note:

The Rack Interface Module (RIM) configuration must be set to indicate a modem is present on the front or rear 3500 RIM port.

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Network Connection Via DAQ Server If the configuring computer has network access to a Data Acquisition DDE Server as shown in the following figure, you can configure all racks that are daisy chained to the server by using the Network connection. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is a method of exchanging or providing data to and from Windows applications. This method lets multiple devices access the data simultaneously. Configuring Computer

Data Acquisition DDE Server

Daisy-chained 3500 racks

Network If the configuring computer has network access to an Ethernet LAN or WAN you can configure all racks that are setup with a Transient Data Interface (TDI) or Communication Gateway 92, by using the Network connection. To use an Ethernet connection a rack must have a TDI or a Communication Gateway 92 module and must be configured with a valid IP Address. Note that when a TDI is installed in the rack the rack cannot be configured via the Communication Gateway 92.

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Initiating Communication with a 3500 Rack After you have connected the computer to the rack and started the Rack Configuration Software, use the following procedure to initiate communication between the rack and the computer: Select the Connect option in the File menu. A list of connection methods will appear (Direct, Network Via Daq, Network and Remote). 1. Select the connection method that corresponds to how your computer is connected to the rack(s) that you will configure. Refer to the previous section for information about these methods. 2. Enter the appropriate communication parameters into the connect dialog box using the following table for reference:

Communication Parameter

Description

Connect Password

The password on the 3500 rack to be configured. This password is set when the RIM/TDI options are configured.

Rack Address

The setting on the RACK ADDRESS dip switches on the RIM/TDI in the 3500 rack to be configured.

Com Port

The connector on the configuring computer used to communicate with the 3500 rack.

Baud

The rate of the computer-to-modem or Computer-to-rack communication.

Phone Number

The phone number of the modem for the 3500 rack to be configured

Data Acquisition (DDE) Server Computer Name

The network name of the computer that is running 3500 Data Acquisition software and that is connected to the daisy-chained 3500 racks to be configured.

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3. Initiate communication by clicking on Connect. A successful connect to the rack is indicated by the message "Connection established".

Discontinuing Communication with a 3500 Rack Before you disconnect the cable between the configuring computer and the rack, discontinue communication by clicking on the Disconnect command in the File menu. This command initiates the following actions: •

release the configuration token if the configuring computer has the token

•

hang up the modem if the computer was using remote communication

Although disconnecting the cables without invoking the Disconnect command causes no harm, we recommend using the command when you're finished communicating with a rack.

Uploading and Downloading Configurations You transfer configuration settings between the configuring computer and the rack to be configured by using a process called upload ing (rack to computer) or downloading (computer to rack). The Upload and Download commands are in the File menu.

To upload a configuration: Connect the configuring computer to the rack to be configured. (Refer to page 9 of this manual.) 1. Establish communication with the rack by using the procedure in the "Initiating communication with a 3500 Rack" section. 2. Click on the Upload command in the File menu. A prompt will appear that indicates the progress of the upload and indicates if the upload was successful.

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3. Terminate communication with the rack by clicking on the Disconnect command in the File menu. 4. Disconnect the configuring computer from the rack.

To download a configuration:

1. Connect the configuring computer to the rack to be configured. (Refer to page 9 of this manual.) 2. Establish communication with the rack by using the procedure in the "Initiating Communication with a 3500 Rack" section. 3. Move the configuration keylock on the front panel of the RIM or TDI from Run to Program. (All functions of the rack will continue operating with the keylock set to Program.)

4. Click on the Download command in the File menu. The Download Configuration screen will appear. 5. Choose which module configurations to download by marking the check box next to the module name. 6. Initiate the download by clicking OK. 7. Set the keylock on the front panel of the RIM or TDI from Program to Run. 8. Terminate communication with the rack by clicking on the Disconnect command in the File menu. 9. Disconnect the configuring computer from the rack. If an error occurs while downloading a configuration to the rack, the downloading will stop and you can choose whether to download the portion of the configuration that is correct or to abort the download. 17


Opening and Saving Configuration Files Use the Open command in the File menu to load a configuration file that has been stored on disk into the Rack Configuration Software. Use the Save command to store the current configuration in the Rack Configuration Software to a file on disk. We recommend that you save the configuration of all 3500 Monitoring Racks to files on disk. All rack configuration files contain a maximum of 8 characters and end with a file name extension of .RAK. The default directory for configuration files is \3500\trains\primcfg. Although you can place the files in any directory, keep the following special considerations in mind: •

•

If multiple 3500 racks are daisy chained together, place the rack configuration files for these racks in the same directory. If the 3500 Data Acquisition Software is to provide historical trend data, place all rack configuration files for the racks daisy chained to the Data Acquisition computer in the \3500\trains\primcfg directory.

Additional Parts The Additional Parts menu allows you to look up, and keep a list of, any part number that you may need to order.

Printing Rack Configuration The Print menu lets you print out the complete configuration of any or all the monitors or modules in the rack to either a printer or to a file. You can append any notes that you would like to the end of the outputted configuration.

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Printing Catalog Numbers The Print menu lets you print a list of the catalog numbers of all the modules that are displayed on the Main Configuration screen. This option makes it easy to order a new 3500 rack or to order replacement modules for an existing rack.

Copying Configuration Information The 3500 Rack Configuration Software makes it easy to copy the configuration settings of channels and modules.

Copying Monitor Channel Configurations

The Arrow buttons let you copy from one channel pair to another.

or copy between channels in a channel pair… An equal sign between the arrow buttons indicates that the configuration of the channels or channel pairs is the same. "Copy" indicates that the configuration of the channels or channel pairs are not the same. The arrow buttons copy the monitor options but not the alarm setpoints.

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Copying Channel Setpoints The Copy button on the Setpoint Configuration screens lets you copy the alarm setpoints from one channel in a monitor to another channel of the same type.

Copying Module Configurations The Copy menu lets you copy a module and its configuration parameters from one slot to either an empty slot or replace an occupied slot. This command copies both the module options and the alarm setpoints.

First you must select the given module that you intend to copy or cut from the rack. You know that it is selected when the slot number is highlighted. Then either use the Edit menu or use the hot keys noted in the Edit menu.

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Section 3 — Configuring the Modules in a Rack

Section 3 -- Configuring the Modules in a Rack Configure a 3500 rack by setting the operating parameters for all modules in the rack and for all channels in each module. You set these parameters by using dialog boxes that appear when you click on the Options button and then on a module. The dialog boxes use conventional Windows selection tools like check boxes, radial buttons, and drop down lists. If you are not familiar with these tools, refer to your Windows documentation. The online help system for the Rack Configuration Software contains definitions of all the configuration options.

In this Section... topic

page

Configuring the Rack Interface Module 22 Configuring the Transient Data Interface 23

topic

page

Configuring Relay Modules

32

Configuring Comm Gateway Modules

37

Configuring Display Modules Configuring Keyphasor Modules 26 Configuring Monitors

28

41 Configuring a Triple Modular Redundant Rack 44

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Configuring the Rack Interface Module The option display for the Rack Interface Module (RIM) lets you set options for the power supply and the RIM.

The following table defines the configuration parameters for the RIM: Configuration Parameter

Description

Rear Port / Front Port

The Rack Configuration Module has two ports for accessing the information in the 3500 rack. These ports can operate simultaneously and can transmit and receive messages using a Bently Nevada proprietary protocol. Use these fields to identify how devices are connected to these ports.

I/O Option

Identifies the type of Rack Interface I/O Module that is installed in the rack: RS232/RS422 I/O Module or internal Modem I/O Module.

External Modem

When the rack is equipped with an RS232/RS422 module, this field lets you identify the type of external modem connected to the 3500 rack.

Byte Timeout

The number of bytes of communication line "dead time" needed to signal an end of message. Each port on the Rack Interface Module may have a different Byte Timeout setting.

Connect Password

A password that "gates" all access to the 3500 rack. Without this password, the Rack Interface Module will not accept commands or requests from an external personal computer.

Configuration Password

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A password that "gates" configuration information to be downloaded to a 3500 rack. Without this password, the


Configuration Parameter

Description Rack Interface Module will not accept any configuration commands from an external personal computer.

Dynamic Signal Option

Agency Approval

The monitors that will provide data to the External Dynamic Data Interface (DDIX) or the External Transient Data Interface (TDIX). The DDIX and TDIX are Bently Nevada communication processors. The agency approval for the 3500 rack. The option selected in this field must match the approval rating of the rack.

Mounting Option

The mounting configuration of the rack being configured. The option selected in this field must match the mounting option of the rack.

Power Supply Top / Bottom

The power supplies that are installed in the rack.

Configuring the Transient Data Interface The option display for the Transient Data Interface Module (TDI) lets you set options for the power supply and the TDI.

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The following table defines the configuration parameters for the TDI:

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Configuration Parameter

Description

Rear Port / Front Port

The Transient Data Interface has two ports for accessing the information in the 3500 rack. These ports can operate simultaneously and can transmit and receive messages using a Bently Nevada proprietary protocol. Use these fields to identify how devices are connected to these ports.

I/O Option

Identifies the type of Transient Data Interface I/O Module that is installed in the rack: RS232/RS422 I/O Module or internal Modem I/O Module.

Ethernet

This lets you identify the networked name and other network communication parameters for the rack.

External Modem

When the rack is equipped with an RS232/RS422 module, this field lets you identify the type of external modem connected to the 3500 rack.

Network Device name

The name that the rack will be kno wn as on the Network

Rack IP Address

The number that identifies the device on the network at a software level. The IP Address is used to identify and connect to a rack across an Ethernet WAN or LAN.

Rack Subnet Mask

String used to mask against the IP Address.

Gateway Address

The Gateway server is used to access addresses outside the local network. For networks where the Host Computer and the TDI are on the same local area network a Gateway is not needed.

Byte Timeout

The number of bytes of communication line "dead time" needed to signal an end of message. Each port on the Transient Data Interface Module may have a different Byte Timeout setting. (Default of 20 recommended.)

Connect Password

A password that "gates" all access to the 3500 rack. Without this password, the Transient Data Interface Module will not accept commands or requests from an external personal computer.

Configuration Password

A password that "gates" configuration information to be downloaded to a 3500 rack. Without this password, the Transient Data Interface Module will not accept any configuration commands from an external personal computer.

Mounting Option

The mounting configuration of the rack being configured. The option selected in this field must match the mounting option of the rack.

Power Supply Top / Bottom

The power supplies that are installed in the rack .

Security Options

Settings that let you control access to the Configuration and set rules for the Rack NOT OK relay.


RIM/TDI Security Options This screen allows a variety of security options that you may want to consider.

Security Option

Description

Change setpoints in program mode only

Allow setpoint changes to any of the monitors only when the lock on the front of the RIM/TDI is in the program position

Disable Front Communication Port of TDI/RIM

Prevent communications through the communications port positioned at the front of the RIM/TDI

Drive Rack NOT OK Relay if Rack Address is Changed in Run Mode

Force the NOT OK Relay into a NOT OK state if the Rack Address is changed at any time while the key switch is in the run position.

Drive Rack NOT OK Relay if a Module is Removed From the Rack

Force the NOT OK Relay into a NOT OK state if any module is removed from its slot in the Rack.

Drive Rack NOT OK Relay if Key Switch is Changed From Run to Program Mode

Force the Rack NOT OK Relay into a NOT OK state any time that the key switch is changed from Run to Program mode.

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Configuring Keyphasor Modules Configure Keyphasor modules by completing the configuration parameters on the Keyphasor screen.

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The following table defines the configuration parameters for the Keyphasor Module: Configuration Parameter

Description

Signal Polarity

The type of mark observed by the Keyphasor transducer notch or projection.

Type

The type of Keyphasor transducer connected to the Keyphasor I/O Module.

Hysteresis

The voltage level above and below the threshold value which is required to trigger the conditioned Keyphasor signal.

Threshold

The voltage level of the input signal from the Keyphasor transducer where the conditioned keyphasor signal is triggered.

Events Per Revolution

The number of pulses in a Keyphasor signal for each shaft rotation.

Orientation

The location of the Keyphasor transducer on the machine.

Upper RPM Limit

The upper limit of the full scale range for the Keyphasor rpm. The Keyphasor Module will scale the rpm value between 0 and this value.

RPM Clamp Value

The value that the data provided through the Communication Gateway will be clamped to when a Keyphasor transducer goes invalid.

I/O Module

The type of I/O module connected to the Keyphasor Module.

Rack Signal

The Keyphasor signal routed to the backplane of a 3500 rack, for use by the monitors in the rack. The Rack Signal may be either Processed or Non-Processed.

Processed Keyphasor A Processed Keyphasor signal is one that undergoes a Signal digitally modified rate (that is, frequency change, either higher or lower) relative to the raw signal coming in from the source transducer. A Processed Keyphasor signal can be selected for either the Rack Signal or the Buffered Output signal paths. Non-Processed Keyphasor Signal

A Non-Processed Keyphasor signal is one that does not undergo a digitally modified rate (that is, frequency change, either higher or lower) relative to the raw signal coming in from the source transducer. A Non-Processed Keyphasor signal can be selected for either the Rack Signal or the Buffered Output signal paths.

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Configuring Monitors The two steps for configuring monitors are setting monitor and channel options and setting alarm setpoints.

Setting Monitor and Channel Options Monitors have two dialog boxes for setting options. The first box is for setting monitor options and looks similar to the following screen.

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The second box is for setting options for each channel in the monitor module and looks similar to this.

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Setting Alarm Setpoints An alarm setpoint is the level of the proportional value at which an alarm will occur if the value moves above or below the level. To set alarm setpoints, use the monitor option displays to enable alarms and use this approach: Choose up to two proportional values that will have setpoints for danger alarms.

Adjust all alarm setpoints except phase by either clicking and dragging the bargraph...

...or by entering the setpoint value in the number boxes. The alarm will occur if the value moves outside of the colored area in the bar graph.

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Relative to increasing angle measurement (CCW), the left number box defines the start of the acceptance region (colored green) and the right number box defines the end of the region. Adjust the phase angle for 1X or 2X acceptance regions by entering the angles into the number boxes above or below the angle diagrams.

If the green area is outside of the intended acceptance region, reverse the angle values in the numbered boxes to reverse the field coloring.

Note: The program will validate the setpoint values relative to the drawing when the form is exited by clicking OK. If the numerical values have been incorrectly set by rotating one of the values through 360 degrees, the values will be reversed to match the graphical representation.

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Configuring Relay Modules Use the Relay Association screen to enter the alarm logic that controls what alarms cause the relays to activate. Enter the Relay Association screen by clicking on the Options pushbutton and then clicking on the relay module to be configured.

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   

To enter the alarm logic: In the Standard Relay Association list configured.

, choose the relay channel to be

Click on a module in the Available Monitors panel . The list of alarms for the module will be displayed in the Available Monitor Channels/Alarms list . Construct the alarm drive logic for the selected relay channel by dragging alarm codes from the Available Channels/Alarm list to the Alarm Drive Logic box and by inserting logic operators and controls by clicking on the appropriate buttons in the Operators box .

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The controls in the Operators box work as follows: Control

Function

Delete

Remove one alarm token to the right of where the cursor has been placed in the string or the current selection

Clear

Clear the entire alarm logic box

Undo

Undo up to the last four operations

Enter

Copies the currect selected alarm code into the Alarm Drive Logic box

The alarm logic in the Alarm Drive Logic box contains the logic that controls when a relay channel is activated. The logic consists of alarm codes, AND (*) and OR (+) symbols, and parentheses. The AND operator has precedence over the OR operator and parentheses are used to control the order of the operators for complex logic. When the logic is true, the relay for that channel will activate. This figure shows the meaning of the digits in alarm codes:

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There are a number of options available that let you control how a configured channel in the Relay behaves. After selecting the channel… Select the channel activity… Select if you want Latching or non latching relays, when this option is selected, the corresponding relay alarm channel will hold the alarm state until it receives a rack reset or the relay is reconfigured. Select if you desire double pull double throw, when this option is selected, the current channel will be grouped with its channel pair, thus allowing both channels to have identical configurations and alarm logic. The relay parameter And Voting Setup allows you to determine the type of AND voting for a standard rack type.

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Normal AND Voting (Default) With this option selected, if an alarming parameter is Not OK or bypassed (either by user selection or monitor failure), then the parameter will be removed from the relay logic. Please note: A “Not-OK” alarming parameter (a parameter intended to alarm on a Not-OK condition) con dition) will not be removed from the alarm logic log ic equation. True AND Voting Selecting True AND logic causes alarming parameters that are Not OK or bypassed to remain in the relay logic. Using 'True An d' logic will no t drive an alarm if an alarming parameter being And-ed is Not OK (parameters not intended to alarm on a Not-OK condition) or in bypass.

Important: Care must be taken when selecting the AND voting to be used; consider the configuration settings for the channel to be used as an alarm parameter. Not OK Channel Defeat (single channel measurements), mea surements), Not OK Channel Pair Defeat (paired channel measurements), Timed OK Channel Defeat and Latching vs. Non-Latching Not OK modes all affect the circumstances that cause a channel to be "Not OK" or bypassed. Some channel types have special special scenarios to consider. Refer to the Relay Users manual for these.

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Copying Relay Logic

The Relay Association dialog lets you copy some or all of the relay logic from one channel to another. To copy relay logic: 1. In the Relay Association dialog, select the portion of the logic that you want to copy. If you leave the logic unselected, all of the logic will be copied. 2. Select the Copy button. The Copy Chan dialog will appear.

3. Use the following options to control where the logic is to be copied. Copy option

Description

Copy to ALL channels

Copy the selected logic to all channels in the relay module

Copy Channel Parameters Copy to Channels

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Copy the channel activity, channel latching, and true AND parameters to the destination channel(s) Identify an individual channel or channels to which the logic is to be copied by selecting the buttons.


4. Use the Alarm Drive Logic option to select how the copy is to be performed. Alarm Drive Logic option

Description

Replace all

replace all of the logic in the destination channel overwriting any existing logic

Append Insert

add the logic to be copied onto the end of the logic in the destination channel insert the logic at the very beginning of the logic in the destination channel

Configuring Communication Gateway Modules The Communication Gateway dialog lets you set set the communication parameters of the HOST and RACK ports on the Communication Gateway I/O Module and enable a Distributed Control System (DCS) computer to scan 3500 racks more efficiently.

Setting Communication Gateway Ethernet Communication Parameters

Network Device Name A name used to uniquely identify a 3500 rack on a network. Rack IP Address IP (Internet Protocol) Address is the unique address for an Ethernet network device. The address is a string of 3 numbers each from 0 to 255. Rack Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask identifies which bits of the IP address are address bits for the physical network. Typically, the Subnet Mask is the same for the LAN (local area network); however, consult the network administrator for valid settings.

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Available Services The 3500 Protocol is used to communicate between the 92 and a computer running 3500 Configuration and 3500 Data Acquisition software. If multiple 3500/92s are present in a 3500 rack, only one may have 3500 Protocol enabled. Modbus over Ethernet Modbus Application Protocol communicates on Ethernet networks between 3500/92 and PLC.s, DCS.s, and MMI.s also runni ng TCP/IP.

Setting Gateway Direct Communication Parameters

Address The address used by the Communication Protocol to talk to the Communication Port. If the Communication Gateway Ports are daisy chained, all the ports in the chain must have a unique address. Valid range is 1 to 255. Connection Direct is the only option available for the Modbus protocol. Word Swapped Switches the first sixteen bits of a 32-bit number with the last sixteen bits. This switching applies only to the Modbus data that requires two registers. Config Allowed Enables a Modbus user to change Monitor Setpoints, Rack Trip Multiply, Rack Alarm Inhibit, software switches, Rack Reset, and Rack Date and Time. Communication Parity is used for error checking.

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Even - Each word has an even number of 1 bits. Baud Rate is the rate of communication between the Communication Gateway Module and the DCS. The available values are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2, and 38.4 kbaud Stop Bits signify the end of the character. One or two bits can be used. Byte Timeout is the number of byte periods, which the communication line must be idle before a communication, is considered complete. The available values are 3, 10, 25, or 50 bytes. Full Scale Data Range A value between 1 and 65535 that is the maximum value in the full-scale range. The number chosen will represent the Full Scale range for the individual channel that data is being reported to. Numeric Format Hex is base 16 numbering system used by the Modbus protocol to receive and transmit values.

Configurable Modbus Registers

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Assign PPL values, setpints, etc. to registers by either double-clicking or dragging and dropping. As you assign values to registers, keep the following guidelines in mind: To assign all values from a monitor to a set of consecutive registers, double-click on the monitor or drag and drop the monitor to the appropriate starting register in the Configurable Modbus Registers window. To assign specific values to a register, expand the tree in the Monitor Options box. Dragging and dropping a folder assigns all the data underneath the folder. Mode Fixed places the register or block of registers at the address selected and overwrites existing registers.

Moveable places the register or block of registers at the address selected and will move the existing data down. Displaced registers exceeding the maximum of 500 will be lost. Floating Point Selects the data type that is being displayed either scaled integer or floating point. Both data types are always available but at different addresses within the memory map. The memory map for integer registers ranges from 45000 to 45499, and the floating point registers range from 46000 to 46999. Floating point numbers can be read directly without any scaling conversions; however, they are represented in two registers and take up twice the memory space. Print Four functions are available through a pop up menu activated by moving the mouse cursor over the print button.

Printing Modbus Registers to screen prints the Modbus Register Map to WordPad for editing or document formatting purposes. Saving this to a file after editing is completed within WordPad. Choosing Printer simply prints the Modbus Register Map to a printer. Modbus Cfg file activates a Save dialog box which will save rack configuration data to a file in tab delimited form. This aids in the configuration of PLC.s, DCS.s, and/or MMI.s. Print Form prints the active configuration screen to a printer.

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Configuring 93 Display Modules Creating Custom Display Sets The 3500 Display Unit displays data from monitor modules in the rack by using either a default display set or custom display sets. The default display set includes the primary values of all active channels from all modules in the rack. You can display specific groups of proportional values that are of particular interest to you by using the configuration software to create custom display sets. Custom display sets can contain 8 values for bargraph displays and 16 values for text displays. You can define up to a total of 52 custom display sets.

Enter a name for the set by clicking the Enter Set Name button and typing in your custom name. Select a set type by clicking either the option Text or Bargraph. Click on a module slot in the upper left to have all the PPL values appear in the Active Channels / Proportional Values list box. Highlight a cell of the Display Layout Set by clicking on it to make it the the next cell to be configured with a PPL.

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The highlighted value in the Active Channels / Proportional Values list box will be the next PPL to be added to the custom set. To highlight a value, simply click on the desired value. Selecting the Add button will cause the highlighted proportional value to replace the highlighted cell in the display set or you can drag and drop the selected proportional value to the desired cell of the display set. To clear an individual cell use the BLANK at the bottom of the Active Channels / Proportional Values list box. To clear an entire set use the Clear Set Button at the bottom of the form and to clear all the sets use the Clear All Sets Button. Add other sets by changing the combo box in the set association to another set number. To save all the set(s) select the OK button.

Settings Display Unit settings let you choose the display mode that appears when the 3500/93 is turned on or reset.

The length of time that information is displayed on the Display Unit screen while in Scan mode. Mode of operation at power up/reset. Controls the time duration for the Display Unit to return to the previous screen when no user activity has been detected. Set the language that the Display Unit will use to display information.

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Configuring 94 Display Modules

Display Type In this window, mark the display type that was purchased (refer to the order form if necessary). Bently Nevada provides a variety of display stations to choose from. The touch screen on the display station will not communicate properly unless the correct display type is marked to the 3500 system. Language Support Use the Language Support options to set the Display language. The available languages are English, German, Spanish, and French.

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Configuring a Triple Modular Redundant Rack

A triple modular redundant (TMR) rack contains a TMR Rack Interface Module or TMR Transient Data Interface and redundant power supplies, monitors, and TMR relay modules. To make the rack TMR:

1. Click on the Slot button. 2. Click on the RIM or TDI in slot one and a dialog box will appear. 3. Choose "Redundant TMR" from the list. 4. Another way is to go to File -> Rack Setup to get to the same dialog box and make the changes

Software Operation for TMR Systems The Configuration Software operates differently to help you configure TMR racks more easily. Take note of the following items when you configure a TMR rack:

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When dropping a monitor into a slot, you will be asked if you want to insert a standard monitor. Answering NO inserts a group of three monitors into the TMR rack, be sure that the two slots to the right of the monitor to be inserted are empty.

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For groups of TMR monitors that use the TMR I/O (Bussed) option: set the monitor options, channel options, and alarm setpoints for all


monitors in the group by configuring the left-most monitor only. The Rack Configuration Software automatically copies these configuration settings to the other monitors in the group. •

Enter alarm drive logic for just one of the two TMR Relay Modules. The Rack Configuration Software automatically copies the alarm drive logic from one TMR Relay Module to the other. You can enter or edit the alarm drive logic in either the upper or lower relay.

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The alarm logic for channels in relay modules uses alarm codes from the left-most monitor in a TMR group. Although the alarm code includes the slot number for the left-most monitor in the group, the alarm logic applies to all the monitors in the group.

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Configuring TMR Functions TMR racks have the following additional functions that must be configured: I/O module and Voting. TMR I/O Options

Monitors in a TMR group can have input from redundant transducers (TMR I/O: Discrete) or from a single transducer (TMR I/O: Bussed). The following figures show the channel 1 input for the TMR I/O options: Discrete and Bussed.

TMR I/O: Discrete

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TMR I/O: Bussed


Voting Options

The TMR RIM or TDI continuously checks the output of monitors in a rack by using 2 out of 3 voting. The configuration settings used to control this voting are Comparison and % Comparison. Comparison: The enabled proportional value used in the 2 out of 3 voting. % Comparison: The highest allowed percent difference between the middle value of the three monitors in a TMR group and the individual values of each monitor.

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Section 4 -- Using the Rack Configuration Utilities This section describes the options in the Utilities menu. You must be connected to a 3500 rack to use these options.

Update Firmware

The update firmware utility allows downloading of firmware updates to monitors that have firmware that can be updated. When updating the firmware of a monitor, check that the monitor has a stable source of power and that it is firmly plugged into the rack. A power interruption during the download process could leave the monitor in an unusable state, which would require the monitor be returned to Bently Nevada for service. A 48

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communication failure while the firmware is downloading will cause the monitor to revert back to its original code. Modules that are grayed out in the Module selection area have firmware that cannot be updated.

Setting Module and Channel Switches Module and channel switches let you temporarily bypass or inhibit module and channel functions. A checked box (⌧) indicates that the switch is enabled. A cleared box () indicates that the switch is disabled. The functions of these switches are defined in the individual module manuals and in the help system of the Rack Configuration Software.

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Setting the 3500 Rack Date and Time Use this dialog box to read or reset the date and time on the clock in a 3500 Monitoring rack. The date and time are used to time stamp data collected from monitor channels and items entered into the Alarm and System Event lists.

Clicking on the Send button will set the rack date and time as follows: If the Send Host Data and time to Rack box is…

…then the Sent Time Command will..

selected

send the current data and time of the computer to the rack

not selected

send the date and time that is shown in the Date and Time drop down box to the rack

Clicking on the Read button will cause the configuration software to read and display the date and time from the 3500 rack. When this dialog box is initially displayed, it will contain the computer's date and time.

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Disabling Alarms Alarm Inhibit lets you disable alarms (both alert and danger) and relay activation in the rack. This feature is useful when you service and verify your 3500 rack(s).

The current status of Rack Alarm Inhibit (hardware contact and software) is displayed at the top of this screen.

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Trip Multiply and Rack Reset Trip Multiply, displayed at the bottom left of this screen, lets you extend monitor alarm setpoints by the trip multiply value specified in the monitor option. This feature is useful during machine ramp-up or ramp-down. Rack Reset, useful when you service and verify your 3500 rack(s), lets you reset latched alarms, latched not OK's and timed OK defeats.

The Available Monitors area displays the modules available in the uploaded rack. Only monitor modules can have their channels configured into groups. Clicking on a slot that contains a monitor will list the configured channel types for the monitor in the Available Monitor Channels list box. From here, select a group and add channels with the Add Channel, Add All Channels to Group buttons, or double clicking the desired available channel. You can Reset or put into Trip Multiply any selected group or all groups with the appropriate Enable or Reset buttons. 52


Viewing the System Event List System events are actions or occurrences such as configuration changes, module errors, and status messages. The System Event List is filled in a round robin fashion and may contain up to 500 entries. The help system in the Rack Configuration Software defines all the system events.

You can run a self-test on any module in a 3500 rack by using the Module Self-test button on the System Events screen. The results of the self-test are posted in the list. The help system in the Rack Configuration Software explains how to run a self-test. The configuration software uploads 20 events at a time from the 3500 rack. You can scroll through these 20 events by dragging the vertical scroll bar up and down or by clicking the up and down arrows. Display additional 20-event pages by pressing the Page Up, Page Down, or Latest Events buttons. Press Latest Events to refresh the li st.

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Viewing the Alarm List The Alarm List is a chronological list of alarms, not OK events, and tripped relays. The list is filled in a round robin fashion and contains up to 1000 entries.

The configuration software uploads 20 events at a time from the 3500 rack. You can scroll through these 20 events by dragging the vertical scroll bar up and down or by clicking the up and down arrows. Display additional 20-event pages by pressing the Page Up, Page Down, or Latest Events buttons.

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Verifying the Operation of a 3500 Rack The Verification screens display information about the status and output of the modules in a 3500 rack. Use the output of these screens and the procedures in the operation and maintenance manuals that come with the 3500 modules to verify the operation of a 3500 rack.

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Update TDI DSP Info

Select the DSP info to be updated. Note that if the firmware on the TDI is updated it will force all the DSP info to be updated also. Code Location and Name Checks Bently Nevada supplied updates are typically located in the drive:\3500\rackcfg\dsptbls\tdi folder. DSP update files will be named x_typeN.cod. Where N is an integer, determining the function of the code. Other files should not be downloaded.

Rack Load Error Indications During the download process, the TDI will make internal checks to determine that the correct type of file has been selected. If the file fails the TDI's validity checks, the rack configuration program will display the "DSP Code Block Error" message. The previously existing DSP code is left unaltered and the file transfer process terminates or continues to the next file if more than one was selected.

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Section 5 -- Running the Test Utilities The two test utilities that come with the Rack Configuration Software are the RIM Host Port Test Utility and the Comm Gateway Port Test Utility. This section shows how to run the utilities and explains how each utility displays data.

Starting the Utilities Start a test utility by clicking in the Start menu under Programs -> 3500 software. The opening displays of the utilities show how to connect the computer running the utility to a 3500 rack.

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RIM Host Port Test Utility The Host ports on the Rack Interface Module and the Rack Interface I/O Module are used for communication between a computer that runs the Rack Configuration Software, Data Acquisition/DDE Server, or System 1 Software and a 3500 rack. The ports are also used to daisy chain up to twelve 3500 racks. The RIM Host Port Test Utility lets you verify that the HOST ports are operating properly. The options in the menu bar operate as described in the following table: Option name

Description

File Exit

End the utility

Com Setup

Set options that control the communication between the test computer and the rack.

Utilities

Scan Rack

This will scan through consecutive rack addresses from 1 to 63. When an address gets a response it will be displayed along with its status.

Help Program Information About

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Display a screen that explains what the utility does. Display a screen the contains copyright information and the version number of the utility


Setting Up Communications The Program Set Up display of the RIM Host Port Test Utility contains the following options: Option name

Use this option to…

Run Mode

Identify the type of connection between the computer and the rack. Direct: RS232 cable. Modem: modem and telephone line.

Com Port

Identify the computer port that is connected to the rack.

Baud Rate

Choose the rate of communication between the computer and the rack.

Modem

Identify the type of modem connected to the test computer and the telephone number of the rack to be tested. Use this field only if you are using a modem to connect the test computer to the rack.

Displaying Test Data To display the output of the RIM Host Port, click on Start Display Program in the File menu. The RIM Host Port Test Utility will continue to scan the selected 3500 racks until you click on Stop Scan. The utility displays the information as shown in this display.

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The following table describes the fields in the Test Data Display: Field Name Address

Description The address of the rack being tested.

Response

The message response from the Rack Interface.

Rack Status Bytes

An 8-bit value that contains information about the operating condition of the communication part being tested.

When you click the Response you will get information regarding Family, Module ID, and the Firmware version number.

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When you click on a rack status button, the utility displays additional information about the meaning of the bits:

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Communication Gateway Port Test The HOST and RACK ports on the Communications Gateway I/O Module let you connect 3500 Monitor Racks to a process control system that uses the Modbus communication protocol. The Comm Gateway Port Test Utility lets you verify that these ports are operating properly. The options in the menu bar operate as described in the following table: Option Name

Description

File Exit

End the utility

Com Setup

Set options that control the communication between the test computer and the rack.

Display Data

Display 32 proportional values returned from the selected slot display as percentage of full scale.

Manual Functions

Send a number of Modbus commands to the Gateway.

Scan Com Address

When communication parameters are unknown you can scan all address, parity settings and supported baud rates.

Utilities

Help Program Information About

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Display a screen that explains what the utility does. Display a screen that contains copyright information and the version number of the utility.


Setting up Communications The Com Set Up display of the Comm Gateway Port Test Utility contains the following options:

Option Name

Use this option to...

CGM Port Address

Identify the port address of the Communication Gateway Module.

Comm Port

Identify the computer port used to communicate between the test computer and Comm Gateway Module.

Baud Rate

Choose the rate of communication between the computer and the Comm Gateway Module.

Parity

Choose the type of communication verification contained in each message byte. The parity setting within the Communication Gateway Module must agree with the setting at the external device connected to the module. Each Communication Gateway port can have a different parity setting.

Stop Bits

Set the number of bits which will be added to each 3500 Communication Gateway message. Each byte within a message will contain 1 start bit, 8 data bits, and either 1 or 2 stop bits. The Stop Bits setting must agree with the setting at the external device connected to the Communication Gateway. Each Communication Gateway port may be set up with a different Stop Bits setting.

If you don't know the communication settings for a Comm Gateway Module, you can use the Scan Com Address under the Utilities menu to automatically detect these settings.

Displaying Test Results The Comm Gateway Port Test Utility lets you display test results three ways: Scan Program, Data Display, and Manual Program.

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Scan Com Address lets you display the communication parameters of any Comm Gateway Module in the Modbus daisy chain. Enter the address of the rack at the prompt.

Data Display lets you display all proportional values for a monitor as a percent of full scale.

The proportional value as a percent of full scale. The number label for the proportional value. Use the tables in Appendix A of the Communication Gateway Module Operation and Maintenance manual (part number 138629-01) and the operation and maintenance manuals of the 3500 monitors to determine what proportional value corresponds to the numbers on the Data Display. Manual Program is for advanced communication diagnostics. This test lets you compose messages to send to the Comm Gateway Module and then displays the response to the message in decimal values.

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Use this portion of the display to compose the message to send to the Comm Gateway Module. The response to the message appears here in decimal value.

Appendix A of the Communication Gateway Operation and Maintenance manual (part number 138629-01) describes the structure of the messages that are composed and received on the Manual Program display.

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Section 6 -- Cable Part Numbers and Diagrams This section contains information about the cables used to connect the configuring computer to 3500 Monitoring racks.

Cable Part Numbers

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Cable Part Number

Description

130118-XXXX-XX

Host to 3500 Rack RS232 Interface Cable

132632-XXXX-XX

Host to 3500 Rack RS422 Interface Cable (PVC Insulation)

132633-XXXX-XX

Host to 3500 Rack RS422 Interface Cable (Teflon Insulation)

02290860

Host to External Modem Cable -- RS232

130119-01

Host Computer to RS232/422 Converter Cable

130120-XXXX-XX

RS232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422 (PVC Insulation)

131106-XXXX-XX

RS232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422 (Teflon Insulation)

130121-XX-XX

RS422 Extension Cable

Section 6 — Cable Part Numbers and Diagrams

Cable Pin Out Diagrams The following diagrams show the wiring for cables that are manufactured by Bently Nevada:

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Section 7 — Modem Programming Information

Section 7 — Modem Programming Information The Rack Configuration Software supports a number of popular modems.

Custom Modem Line Definitions To customize your configuration software to work with other modems click the Add Modem button and enter in the required information.

Consult your modem manual to determine the maximum initialization string length. Fields not needed should be left blank.

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Some experimenting may be required to obtain the modem settings that give the best results. Since the modem to modem connection baud rate is determined by the modem, it is usually necessary to enable hardware flow control (RTS/CTS). Many modems will automatically default to data compression. This feature can cause large "dead times" in commands and responses from the Personal Computer and the 3500 rack. The 3500 rack looks for a specific amount of dead time in a command to signify the end of a message. To ensure that the rack correctly services commands sent from the personal computer, you should either set the "Byte Time Out" field in the Rack Interface Module's configuration to a large value OR setup the modem to not utilize these features.

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