Jumo PCA Communications Software PCC (B 70.9702.0) User Manual

JUMO PCCPCA Communication SoftwareB 70.9702.0Operating Manual2009-07-31/00420778

3 Installing the software10h Now enter the required license numbers.No 30-day test version is available for installation with an enhanced securityleve

113 Installing the softwareStarting the Installationh Now click to install the selected software components. h Finish the installation by clicking

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134 Operation4.1 Starting the Programh Call up the program from the start menuThe start screen appears, with information about the installed version.L

4 Operation14Password entryh Log in to the program. Select your name (user ID) and enter the password.h Click .When you log in for the first time, the

154 OperationStart automatic mode after waiting timeThis window appears if the option "Activate automatic mode after starting pro-gram" has

4 Operation164.2 Windows of the User InterfaceThe mouse can be used to adjust the window to the required size.The windows for active devices and outpu

174 Operation4.3 Device typesDevices with or without CompactFlash memory card or USB hostinterface HThe operating instructions below make frequent ref

4 Operation184.4 RightsAs described in “Logging in to the program” on page 13, a user must log inwith the correct ID and password under some circumsta

194 Operation4.5 Navigation treeThe settings for the device list are made in the navigation tree, where theindividual devices (from which the data are

4 Operation204.6 Dialog windowThe currently valid entries are shown in the dialog window. The dialogs foraltering the settings can also be called up i

214 OperationDevice type(device)Right click or double click a device to change all the settings for the device. Ifthe function “Use the Assistant for

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235 Device Management5.1 Editing the Device Listh Position the mouse pointer on “Device list” and press the right mouse button.Globalsettingsh Select

5 Device Management24E-mailsettingsSettings for e-mail messaging.Selection of different possibilities for (optionally) logging into the e-mail serverU

255 Device ManagementServersettingsSettings for SMTP server or POP3 server.5.2 Adding devicesh Click a device to activate it. h Start the menu functio

5 Device Management26Select device The following dialog appears if the setting "Use the Assistant for devicesettings" is active.You will now

275 Device ManagementLogging in on the deviceLogging in to the device is only required for devices with internal useradministration (e.g. LOGOSCREEN c

5 Device Management28PC Communication interfaceAvailable options are:USB Setup interfaceUSB USBRS232 RS232RS232 RS232 toRS422/485converterRS232 Setup

295 Device ManagementThe next steps depend on the interface or type of connection that has beenselected.USB-TTLconverterThe following parameters must

Contents31 Introduction ... 51.1 Preface ...

5 Device Management30SerialinterfaceThe following parameters must be selected.CPU Activate checkyes/noIf check is active, the device will only be conn

315 Device ManagementAnalog modem /ISDNThe following parameters must be selected.TCP/IP PORT The following parameters must be selected.Telephone numbe

5 Device Management32TCP/IP PORT(ICPDAS 7188E1-8)The following parameters must be selected.TCP/IP PORT(W&T)The following parameters must be select

335 Device ManagementAfter selecting the interface, the next step is to make the entries for the timesettings (for the automatic read-out of data) and

5 Device Management34Timesettingsh After you click the button, you can enter the times for the automatic read-out.v Chapter 6 "Time Settings&qu

355 Device ManagementArchiveh After you click the button, you can alter the settings for the archive (file name and directory).v Chapter 7 "Arc

5 Device Management36You will then get a summary for the new device.h Click to finish adding a new device.The device should now be set up and ready

375 Device Management5.3 Changing the settingsh Position the mouse pointer on the icon and press the left mouse button.The tree in the navigation wi

5 Device Management38In this example, the "Time settings" dialog appears.v Chapter 6 "Time Settings"v Chapter 8.2.3 "Editing&

395 Device Management5.5 Creating additional device listsThe default device list is named “device list“. This name can be changed. Inaddition further

Contents48.1.4 Output orders ... 578.1.5 Default S

5 Device Management40With assistantChanging the extendedsettingsYou can change connection properties for entering IP address and port num-ber of the P

416 Time SettingsIn the “Time settings” dialog, you can set the cycle types for retrieving data,synchronizing clocks, operating times for each day of

6 Time Settings42ICycle type: PeriodicDefines the type and method for retrieving or reading out raw data.AIt depends on the specific device whether, w

436 Time SettingsExample 1 The interval for retrieval is: every 2 hours during the operating period from08:00:00 AM to 06:00:00 PM, with the setting “

6 Time Settings44Cycle typeDaily,Weekly,MonthlyStart time for next read-out of dataNo changeIf a change is made to the time settings, the new time wil

456 Time SettingsTimesynchronizationThe setting for when the device time will be synchronized to the PC time. Thisis used to eliminate differences bet

6 Time Settings46Operating periodsHere you can set the periods of time for which the device is accessible, i.e. thesystem is in operation. These setti

476 Time SettingsTime schedule These settings are intended for use when data must be retrieved or read out atindividually specified times that cannot

6 Time Settings48Expanded (1)AThis function depends on the device version! % of data not yet retrieved(only forType 1 Responseto errorActive ( ):The

496 Time SettingsExpanded (2)Active ( ):The scheduled times are calculated from the next valid point, as if the PCC software had just made a read-out.

51 Introduction1.1 Preface WarrantyData backup1.2 Typographical ConventionsWarning signsWarningNote signsNoteReferenceActioninstructionRepresentationM

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517 ArchiveThe menu for setting the archives for retrieved data can be accessed- when a new device is set up or - by means of the menu function Edit ➔

7 Archive52Archives for automatically read dataArchives for manually read dataCurrent default archive (directory)v Chapter 8.1.5 "Default Setting

537 ArchiveIf the standard archive paths (or archives) shall not be used, the concerningfunction has to be deactivated (). Example:Tip If you click a

7 Archive54Changing archiveWhen the set time range is exceeded, a new archive is automatically created.The following settings are possible:- inactive-

558 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.1 File8.1.1 Export as RTF TextThis function exports the information in the dialog window as an RTF text inthe file to

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar56Print preview8.1.3 Printer SetupThis switches to the list of printers installed on the PC.

578 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.1.4 Output ordersWhen outputs have been stopped (tick mark visible), data are no longer outputinto output forms. Never

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar588.1.6 List SettingsRight-click on the device listDevice settings are made with the Assistant.The default PCA3000 archive

598 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.1.7 ExitThis terminates the program immediately after any current activities, such asreading out data, have been compl

1 Introduction61.3 Documentation for PC Software ComponentsB 70.9701.0 PC Evaluation software (PCA3000)PCA3000 serves to visualize and evaluate proces

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar608.2 EditingThe entry in the navigation tree defines which of the functions New, Edit,Duplicate, and Remove are availabl

618 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.2.1 Device ListEditing the device listh Edit ➔ Device list: - Edit (or press the F4 function key)The entry marked in t

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar62Move a device to anotherdevice listh Create a new device list if necessaryv Chapter 8.2.4 "Device groups/Machine li

638 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.2.3 EditingEdit connectionh Edit ➔ ... Connection: - Edit (or press the F4 function key)The log-in options have alread

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar64Edit TeleserviceEdit ➔ ... Teleservice: - Edit (or press the F4 function key)The cycle time determines the interval for

658 Menu Functions and ToolbarErrorindicationThe toolbar contains two bell icons for indicating errors.The green bell becomes active if a new error

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar668.3 Data Transfer8.3.1 Reading out Raw Data (Manually)Depending on the device that is used, different information must b

678 Menu Functions and Toolbarv Additional information about using the data selection dialog can be found inthe PCA3000 Operating Manual (B 70.9701.0)

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar688.3.2 Fetching Raw Data (Manually)When raw data is fetched manually , a check in the device determineswhat data is not

698 Menu Functions and ToolbarCancel automaticmodeIf you are about to cancel the read-out of data in automatic mode, thefollowing dialog window appear

72 PCA Communication Software2.1 PurposeThe PCA Communication Software PCC is used for connecting a PC to a pa-perless recorder or a controller with r

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar708.3.4 TeleserviceTeleservice is used to show current process data of attached devices.Teleservice can be active for se

718 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.4 AutomaticThe scheduled times and activities that have been set up under “Times” willonly be automatically processed

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar728.4.3 Stopping Active DevicesThis function terminates automatic mode (if it was active when the iconwas clicked) and c

738 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.4.4 Start as serviceStarts PCC as a Windows system service.This function makes it possible to run PCC without the Wind

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar748.5 Tools8.5.1 Enable Program OptionsYou can use this function to enable additional software options, or to license asof

758 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.5.3 Compressing the Device ListThis removes unused areas that have developed in the database (device list) –for insta

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar768.5.8 Synchronizing the Device TimeThis function is only available for devices that support synchronization (e.g.the pap

778 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.5.10 Searching for a DeviceThis function is used to search for connected devices on the interfacesthat have been set

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar788.5.11 Preparing the Device ModemRecommended modemsIf other modems are used for the device, it may be necessary to alter

798 Menu Functions and ToolbarPreparing the device modemThis function is used to prepare (initialize) a modem so that it can beconnected as a device m

2 PCA Communication Software8Communication In addition, the following are required for communication between the PC anddevice:- PC interface cable inc

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar80use a different init string.After the software has been installed for the first time, the standard init strings(one stri

818 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.5.12 Renew Log-in / Alter PasswordThis is a standard dialog that helps to protect all components of the PCsoftware fro

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar82h Activate option “After log-in – alter password” and click .h Enter the password – the “Old password” field remains em

838 Menu Functions and Toolbar8.5.13 Comment in Audit TrailThis creates an entry in the PC audit trail (PCAT) for the better understandingof the activ

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar848.6 ViewUpdate This updates the display on the screen. If devices are added to the device list, e.g. through the Setup s

858 Menu Functions and ToolbarFilters The filter function can be use to filter out settings in the dialog window.Show hidden All hidden ements in the

8 Menu Functions and Toolbar868.8 InfoInfo via PCC Here you can obtain information on the version number of the program. Pleasehave this number availa

878 Menu Functions and ToolbarSupported devicesList of device versions supported by the currently installed version of the PCCCommunications Software.

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899 FAQsFAQ 1 Why can’t I see new devices that I created with the Setup software in thePCC software (which had already been started)?Answer Click on t

93 Installing the softwareRun installationprogramh Start Microsoft Windowsh Insert the CD into the drive, then close the drive.After the CD has been i

9 FAQs90FAQ 5 How can I find the file with the measurement data, if the archive is onlyset as a directory, and no file name has been set?Answer The na

9110 IndexAAdvanced time settings 48–49Analog modem 31Ansichtalles erweitern/komprimieren 84Archive 35, 51edit 63for automatically read data 52for man

10 Index92Changing the settings 37duplicate 61Modem 78New (with Assistant) 62New (without Assistant) 62remove 61search 77Synchronize time 76Device lis

9310 IndexIID 27Identifier 26Info about PCC 86Installation program 9Interface 28Interface converter 80IP address 25ISDN 31LLanguage 57License number 7

10 Index94PCS 6POP3 25Port name 25Port number 25Print 55Print preview 55–56Printer setup 56Program folder 86Program options 74Proxy server 39Purpose o

9510 IndexTools 74UUSB interface 29User ID 27User interface 16VViewFilters 85hide 85Minimize/maximize all 84Show hidden 85update 84With numbers 84WWai

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