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Contentsx R40012 Template Displays and Container PointsEngineering Guidelines for Container Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23713

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 82 R400Area Assignment TabIf your system is divided into areas, use the controls on the Area Assignment tab to

Station.iniPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 83Station.iniYou can add or change the following parameters in station.ini to customize

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 84 R400DisableEchoSafeBrowseMessage=nDisables the display of download messages in the message zone when SafeBr

Station.iniPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 85FixedWindowSize=nAllows or prevents users from resizing the Station window. Valid valu

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 86 R400KeepAliveTimeoutThe time interval at which Station sends a messages to the server and waits for a reply

Station.iniPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 87Tip If you are using a dual monitor and want to run Station and Display Builder side-b

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 88 R400WindowsObjects=nControls whether Station uses the Motif style for controls such as scroll bars instead

Keyboard Service ProgramPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 89Keyboard Service ProgramThe Keyboard Service program is a standard progra

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 916 Dividing the System into AreasThis chapter describes areas and how to implement areas in your sys

ContentsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide xiUsing Server Database and Operating System File Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Forma

6 – Dividing the System into Areas 92 R400Areas The PlantScape database can be partitioned into areas to control access to a particular section of th

AreasPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 93To configure areas:1From the System Configuration Menu display, click Areas.2Click the Enabl

6 – Dividing the System into Areas 94 R400• A method of giving an operator additional access at specified times. For example, after hours monitoring

AreasPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 953Click an empty row in the summary. The Area Time Periods configuration display opens. 4Unde

6 – Dividing the System into Areas 96 R4004The lower half of the screen provides for 16 Area List / Area Time Period pairs. Specify the pairs that yo

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 977 Configuring ControllersThis chapter describes how you configure controllers in your system. It pr

7 – Configuring Controllers 98 R400About Controllers and ChannelsIn PlantScape, the term “controller” is the generic term for devices such as loop co

About Controllers and ChannelsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 99Monitoring CommunicationsBefore you start defining controllers and

7 – Configuring Controllers 100 R400For some types of controllers, it is necessary to disable and then re-enable the channel or controller in order t

Defining ChannelsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 101Defining ChannelsTo define channels with Quick Builder:1Create a channel item f

Contentsxii R400Changing the Default Transfer Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325Failover of a Redundant Server System .

7 – Configuring Controllers 102 R400Configure the port for the channel as if the Stallion EasyConnection port were a standard Windows serial port. Ex

Defining ChannelsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 103Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF)Software flow control uses special characters i

7 – Configuring Controllers 104 R400The following timing diagram shows how this works with a radio system.RS-232 Modem and Radio Link SupportSome dev

Defining ChannelsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 105RS-422 RequirementsThere are no special settings required in Quick Builder for

7 – Configuring Controllers 106 R4004-wire configurationTo use the Stallion EasyConnection board with a 4-wire RS-485 configuration, do not select Ec

Defining ControllersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 107Defining ControllersYou define controllers with Quick Builder:1Create a cont

7 – Configuring Controllers 108 R400Testing CommunicationsIt is important to resolve any connection problems before starting to define points. After

Enabling and Disabling Channels and ControllersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 109Enabling and Disabling Channels and ControllersAf

7 – Configuring Controllers 110 R400If you have defined redundant communications links (as described in “Communications Redundancy” on page 100), the

Monitoring the Status of Communications in Your SystemPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 111Monitoring the Status of Communications in

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7 – Configuring Controllers 112 R400Viewing Channel and Controller Configuration InformationYou can call up System Configuration displays to view inf

Viewing Channel and Controller Configuration InformationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 113For each controller in your system, the

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 1158 Configuring PointsThe information in this chapter applies to configuring points on controllers o

8 – Configuring Points 116 R400About PointsThe PlantScape server uses “points” to store information about a field value or device, for example, the s

About PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 1173Station to configure the history collection for PlantScape Control Processor point,

8 – Configuring Points 118 R400Point TypesPlantScape provides the following standard point types, which have fixed data structures:PlantScape also pr

Point ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 119Point Servers A point server is a software component that interfaces between a Plan

8 – Configuring Points 120 R400Main PropertiesThis section describes the main properties of PlantScape points. Some properties are common to all poin

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 121The main properties specific to Accumulator Points are:The main properties specif

Contentsxiv R400Tape Drives for Archiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384Extended Event Archiving System

8 – Configuring Points 122 R400If the PlantScape Distributed Server Architecture option is installed, the point ID of any point that will be accessed

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 123Status Point ParametersA status point can access three types of field values:• Pr

8 – Configuring Points 124 R400Number of StatesStatus point PVs are used to represent the current “state” of the field device or process. For example

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 125Status Point Output (OP)OP is the opposite of PV, that is, OP represents values t

8 – Configuring Points 126 R400Analog Point ParametersAn analog point can represent the following different types of field values:• Process Variable

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 127Engineering UnitsIn defining the PV of an analog point, you need to specify the e

8 – Configuring Points 128 R400Clamp PointWhen defining an analog point you can indicate whether you want the PV to be clamped to 0% if it less than

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 129Analog Output (OP)The output (or “OP”) can be used to read and write an analog va

8 – Configuring Points 130 R400Analog Mode (MD)The mode (or “MD”) is used to determine whether or not an operator is permitted to control the output

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 131 An accumulator point can access a single counter input value. Accumulator Point

ContentsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide xvFormula Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 – Configuring Points 132 R400Now suppose that the value of the field counter changes to 4050. We then have:If the counter increases by another 50,

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 133Note that, regardless of this “physical” rollover value, the accumulator point PV

8 – Configuring Points 134 R400Not all parameters need to be configured for a point. In many cases, the only parameter of a point that needs to be co

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 135Description The description of the point. 37✔✔✔EULO 0% range 16✔✔EUHI 100% range

8 – Configuring Points 136 R400AlarmType8 The type of alarm 8, for example, PVHI25✔✔RollOver Accumulator input rollover value, for example, a 12 bit

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 137H8HE History Extended 8 hour 48✔✔✔H24HE History Extended 24 hour 49✔✔✔OnScan 0=of

8 – Configuring Points 138 R400State0Descriptor The text that describes PV state 0, for example, Travel.68✔State1Descriptor The text that describes P

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 139UnackAlarmExists The point has alarmed and the alarm has not been acknowledged.89

8 – Configuring Points 140 R400State7AlarmPriority The alarm priority of state 7, for example, Urgent.99✔AlarmPriority The alarm priority of unreason

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 141State6AlarmSubPriority The alarm subpriority of state 6. (0-15)108✔State7AlarmSub

Contentsxvi R400station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504PlantScape Control Pan

8 – Configuring Points 142 R400State5AlarmEnabled State 5 is an alarm state. 125✔State6AlarmEnabled State 6 is an alarm state. 126✔State7AlarmEnabled

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 143PVAlgoExists If set (=1), a PV algorithm has been built on the point.301✔✔✔Action

8 – Configuring Points 144 R400Source and Destination AddressesTo define the main properties and control properties of a point, you need to understan

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 145PlantScape uses “control confirmation” scans to ensure that controls are actually

8 – Configuring Points 146 R400• The rate of change of the value. If a value only changes once an hour, it is inefficient to scan that value every fi

Main PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 147Scan Point Special A Scan Point Special is a forced scan of point parameters. Whe

8 – Configuring Points 148 R400Every time points are configured, the server re-builds the scan packets in order to re-optimize scanning. For example,

Control PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 149Control PropertiesControl properties enable authorized operators to intervene

8 – Configuring Points 150 R400Target Input State AssociationsTarget input state associations are the PV input states that correspond to the output s

Control PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 151Control Properties for Analog PointsLow and High Control Limit for OP and SPUs

ContentsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide xviiMonitoring System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 – Configuring Points 152 R400This check is performed every 10 seconds (from when the control is performed) until good control has been achieved or

Control PropertiesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 153Control ModesThe current control mode of a point determines whether or not an

8 – Configuring Points 154 R400Control LevelThe control level provides an additional form of security on individual points. For each point, you can s

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 155Configuring Alarms for PointsAlarms are primarily used to notify op

8 – Configuring Points 156 R400Alarm Properties for Status PointsYou can define the following types of alarms for a status point:• State alarms• Alar

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 157Alarms on Transition for Status Points You can also configure alarm

8 – Configuring Points 158 R400You might use this feature, for example, if the controller on which this point is built cannot continue normal functio

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 159PV LowA PV Low alarm is generated when the PV falls below the speci

8 – Configuring Points 160 R400Transmitter HighA Transmitter High alarm is similar to the PV High alarm. It can be used to indicate a failed transmit

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 161Alarm Deadband for Analog PointsOn the Alarm property sheet for an

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8 – Configuring Points 162 R400Accumulator Point Alarm TypesFor each accumulator point you can define up to four alarms for indicating when the PV ha

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 163The priority determines whether the server treats a change as an ev

8 – Configuring Points 164 R400Configuring the Precedence of Alarms in the Alarm LineThe sub-priority defined for each alarm determines which alarm t

Configuring Alarms for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 165The alarms are displayed in chronological order and users can choos

8 – Configuring Points 166 R400If you need to temporarily disable alarming when a status point changes to a nominated state, you can use the Status C

History Collection and ArchivingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 167History Collection and ArchivingPlantScape can be configured to

8 – Configuring Points 168 R400• 1-hour averages of the 1-minute snapshots• 8-hour averages of the 1-minute snapshots• 24-hour averages of the 1-minu

History Collection and ArchivingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 169Gating Points, Parameters, and StatesTo avoid collecting inaccur

8 – Configuring Points 170 R400You can also use these displays to add points and parameters for history collection.Note Because you do not use Quick

History Collection and ArchivingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 1713In the String field, enter the starting folders for your histor

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 11 About This GuideThis Guide is intended primarily for engineers and system administrators who are r

8 – Configuring Points 172 R400Determining Space Requirements for a History ArchiveTo calculate the space required for a history archive, add up the

History Collection and ArchivingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 173To configure history archives:1From the System Configuration Men

8 – Configuring Points 174 R4008Under Disk Limit, enter the minimum free disk space that must be available for this archiving job to run. This preven

Configuring Station Displays for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 175Configuring Station Displays for Points As part of points

8 – Configuring Points 176 R400By assigning points to a trend set, you enable users to view trend information for the data collected from those point

Configuring Station Displays for PointsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 177For example, the following figure shows a Group Detail di

8 – Configuring Points 178 R400Changing Point Configuration via Station DisplaysAfter a point definition has been stored in the server database, you

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 179Advanced Point ConfigurationThe configuration tasks described in thi

8 – Configuring Points 180 R400When a source address is configured for a database type address, an equivalent destination address is automatically de

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 181Using Auxiliary Parameters to Track Controller Alarm LimitsIf you se

iiNoticeThis document contains Honeywell proprietary information. Information contained herein is to be used solely for the purpose submitted, and

1 – About This Guide 2 R400Before Reading This GuideBefore using this Guide to configure your PlantScape server, you need to:• Understand basic Plant

8 – Configuring Points 182 R400• Scaled formats, which converts and scales a field value before loading it into the parameter.With a scaled format, p

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 183ExampleExample 1A device stores values in a 16-bit register in big-e

8 – Configuring Points 184 R400To define a format for this:1Define an unscaled data format.2In the Field Value section select INT2 from Data type, an

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 1852Define an unscaled data format.3In the Field Value section select R

8 – Configuring Points 186 R400Reserved Data Format NamesServer-Wide Point ConfigurationSome configuration items apply server-wide, that is, to all p

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 187Point Alarm Enabling/DisablingWhen you are configuring a point, you

8 – Configuring Points 188 R400When external alarm notification is enabled, the specified point parameter is controlled to:1, when an alarm occurs0,

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 189To customize status line indicator colors:1On the System Configurati

8 – Configuring Points 190 R400When a point is deleted from the server, the internal number for that point is freed, and is available to be allocated

Advanced Point ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 191Scanning Scheduling Property DescriptionChannel Shows the channel

How to Use This GuidePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 3How to Use This Guide“Configuration Overview” on page 5 introduces you to the

8 – Configuring Points 192 R400System SinewaveThe System Sinewave is a useful indicator of the system scanning load. If the Sinewave is not smooth, o

Configuring AlgorithmsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 193Configuring AlgorithmsAlgorithms perform additional point processing or in

8 – Configuring Points 194 R400• Run Hours (Algo#7)• General Logic (Algo#10)• Composite Alarm Processing (Algo#12) • Integration (Algo#15)• Cyclic Ta

Configuring AlgorithmsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 195Algorithms #16 and #69 are also documented in the Application Development

8 – Configuring Points 196 R400Finding Free Algorithm BlocksAlgorithm blocks are used to store the algorithm configuration as well as working values

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 1979 Configuring Alarm PagingThe Alarm Pager licensable option is a background task that monitors Sta

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 198 R400Supported Paging Service ProvidersThe paging service providers currently supported by the Alarm Paging system ar

Configuring Alarm PagingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 199Configuring Alarm PagingYou can configure a number of characteristics of

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 200 R400Alarm Paging SettingsThis section gives a brief description of the settings on the Communication tab of the Alar

Configuring Alarm PagingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 201The number of messages shown in each queue is the number of alarms that

1 – About This Guide 4 R400For supplementary reference information, see: • “Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications” on page 391 • “Command Refer

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 202 R400Setting Up Alarm Paging CommunicationsThe Alarm Paging system communicates with the modem or paging system throu

Configuring Alarm PagingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 2036Click Set Password to set an Alarm Paging password (if required).The pa

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 204 R400Initialization Command The command string needed to set the modem to the settings as required by the provider. T

Configuring Alarm PagingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 205Note The following table of modems is correct as at the publication of t

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 206 R400If you are using Short Message Service on a mobile phone, then the pager ID is the mobile phone number. Note Do

Configuring Alarm PagingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 207Nominating Alarms to be PagedThere are two ways to nominate the alarms t

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging 208 R400For example, a Station operator named Norm Smith might have areas A1, A2, and A3 assigned to him. Only alarms fr

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 20910 Configuring Security and AccessThis chapter shows you how to configure security for your PlantS

10 – Configuring Security and Access 210 R400About SecurityThe security required for your PlantScape system can be divided as follows:• Windows opera

Understanding Station SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 211Understanding Station SecurityWhen you define a Station, you also

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 52 Configuration OverviewThis chapter introduces the configuration tasks and tools for the PlantScape

10 – Configuring Security and Access 212 R400• Areas are assigned to the operator, irrespective of which Station they are currently logged on to.Oper

Understanding Station SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 213If you have configured a Station to use Operator-Based security:•

10 – Configuring Security and Access 214 R400Configuring Station-Based SecurityIf you have opted for the Station-Based security method, it is recomme

Configuring Station-Based SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 215Using Passwords in Station-Based Station SecurityTo access fun

10 – Configuring Security and Access 216 R400Configuring Operator-Based SecurityIf you wish to use Operator-Based security, you need to:1Specify Oper

Configuring Operator-Based SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 217To add an operator to the system: 1Click an unassigned operat

10 – Configuring Security and Access 218 R400Modifying Operator Configuration DetailsTo modify an operator ID and other details, change the ID field

Configuring Operator-Based SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 219Operator Failed Login AlarmsAn alarm is raised when an operat

10 – Configuring Security and Access 220 R400Locking Stations in Full Screen and Disabling MenusYou can restrict access to non-Station software on an

Locking Stations in Full Screen and Disabling MenusPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 221There are a number of other command line opti

2 – Configuration Overview 6 R400Configuration Environment and ToolsA typical PlantScape configuration environment features the following components:

10 – Configuring Security and Access 222 R400Using Areas to Control Access to the SystemWhen you assign areas, you control the level of access to an

Using Areas to Control Access to the SystemPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 2232Click Operator Area Assignment. This opens the Opera

10 – Configuring Security and Access 224 R400Changing the Names of Security LevelsYou can change the default names (OPER, MNGR, and so on) that are u

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 22511 Configuring Group and Trend DisplaysThis chapter describes how you configure two types of stand

11 – Configuring Group and Trend Displays 226 R400Configuring GroupsYou can only configure groups after you have configured points for your site. To

Configuring GroupsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 227 Creating GroupsTo create new groups (or display information about existing gr

11 – Configuring Group and Trend Displays 228 R4005From the drop-down list of parameters, select the parameter that you want shown in the group trend

Configuring GroupsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 229The following standard methods can be used to call up a group display:• Go to

11 – Configuring Group and Trend Displays 230 R400Configuring Trend Set DisplaysTrend set displays are standard Station displays that provide a way o

Configuring Trend Set DisplaysPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 231Trend Set Display TypesThe following standard Trend Set displays a

Configuration Environment and ToolsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 7Tools Used in Earlier ProductsQuick Builder is a replacement fo

11 – Configuring Group and Trend Displays 232 R400About the Configuration of Trend SetsTrend sets are easy to configure. You only need to enter the p

Configuring Trend Set DisplaysPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 23312If a history offset is required, under History enter the time in

11 – Configuring Group and Trend Displays 234 R400You can also change information in the following fields:• Point IDs• Parameter of a point• History

Configuring Trend Set DisplaysPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 235Calling Up Trend Set DisplaysIn addition to the standard methods a

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 23712 Template Displays and Container PointsA template display is a custom display that is used to re

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 23913 Configuring ReportsPlantScape reports provide a simple and flexible way to extract information

13 – Configuring Reports 240 R400Report TypesPre-formattedYou can choose from the following types of pre-formatted reports for retrieving informatio

Report TypesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 241Sequence of EventsSome types of controllers, such as the TDC 3000 PIU, have the capa

2 – Configuration Overview 8 R400PlantScape Server UtilitiesUtilities that run on the server are available to assist you in configuration and adminis

13 – Configuring Reports 242 R400Configuring ReportsThe starting point for configuring a report is to call up the Reports display on a Station. Eith

Configuring ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 243You can also configure reports to be requested:• By selecting a button on a c

13 – Configuring Reports 244 R400NameThe name to be used when the report is requested by name. For example, you might want to use a more specific de

Configuring ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 245Select a file type for the output file. If you select a file type, the report

13 – Configuring Reports 246 R400Each time the report runs, it overwrites this output file using current data. Operators can use the “pr” command to

Configuring ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 247Specific Time Period To define a fixed time period for the report:• Enter the

13 – Configuring Reports 248 R400Alarm and Event ReportsEvery alarm or event that occurs is saved in the event file. The number of events that can b

Alarm and Event ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 249Event locationUse the Event Location list to specify whether the online e

13 – Configuring Reports 250 R400Alarm Duration ReportsAlarm Duration reports show the duration of alarms that occurred during a particular time per

Alarm Duration ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 251SubpriorityYou can specify the subpriority of the alarms you want included

Server ScriptingPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 9Server ScriptingYou can extend the functionality of PlantScape by creating server

13 – Configuring Reports 252 R400Cross Reference ReportsThe Cross Reference Report can be used to find where points have been referenced in the serv

Cross Reference ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 253Viewing Cross Reference ErrorsAny inconsistencies found in the database a

13 – Configuring Reports 254 R400Downtime Analysis ReportsThe Downtime Analysis Report can include delays that are still outstanding as well as thos

History ArchivePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 255History Archive History Archive reports save point history to archives. They do n

13 – Configuring Reports 256 R400Point Attribute ReportsReports can be made of points with various attributes. To configure a Point Attribute report

Sequence of Events ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 257Sequence of Events ReportsSome types of controllers, such as the TDC 3

13 – Configuring Reports 258 R400Batch ReportsBatch reports are used to collect history for a set of points and events for an area for the duration

Batch ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 259Property/Button DescriptionBatch identifier A user-defined property (such as a batc

13 – Configuring Reports 260 R400Status Shows the current status of the report, which can be:• Ready - the report is not running.• Working - the rep

Batch ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 261Creating a Points ListYou use the Application Point List to define the set of point

2 – Configuration Overview 10 R400Configuration ProceduresThe table below shows the procedures for configuring the PlantScape server in their recomme

13 – Configuring Reports 262 R400Example This example shows the four files that are created in Server\Report\Batch after a report has been run.rpt00

Batch ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 263Starting and Stopping a Batch ReportYou use LRN 178 to start and stop the collectio

13 – Configuring Reports 264 R400ODBC Data Exchange ReportsThe ODBC Data Exchange option enables you to configure the two-way exchange of data betwe

Microsoft Excel ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 265Microsoft Excel ReportsWith Microsoft Excel Reports you can:• Get values

13 – Configuring Reports 266 R400Creating Custom Reports with ExcelTo create a Microsoft Excel report you need to:• Create a report definition file

Creating Custom Reports with ExcelPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 267Refer to “Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications” on page

13 – Configuring Reports 268 R400Configuring the Report DetailsMicrosoft Excel reports, like other PlantScape reports, need to be configured on Stat

Creating Custom Reports with ExcelPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 269– Point parameter: pv6Click Add, then Next to display the next

13 – Configuring Reports 270 R400Configuring Free Format ReportsThis section provides overview information about the Free Format Report. It shows ho

Configuring Free Format ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 271Saving Report Definition FilesReport definition files can be give

Configuration ProceduresPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 11Implement a control strategy for points on Honeywell Control Processors a

13 – Configuring Reports 272 R400Free Format Report Reference This section gives details about the structure and contents of a Free Format Report. I

Free Format Report ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 273A variable is one item of information (such as a temperature) stored

13 – Configuring Reports 274 R400Using Point ValuesThe most common values used in custom reports are point values.Reading a Point Parameter from the

Free Format Report ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 275Working with Historical DataIn addition to the entries provided for

13 – Configuring Reports 276 R400Formatting the Report OutputSpecify any sections of the report output that are to contain values from Free Format r

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 277Free Format Variables ReferenceThis section contains details abou

13 – Configuring Reports 278 R400A (Acquired Field Value)PurposeScans a point parameter value before storing it in a Free Format variable. Otherwise

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 279B (Start of Report Body)FormatBDescriptionThis entry is the last

13 – Configuring Reports 280 R400$Cnnnwhere:nnnIs the index number (501-599) of a user defined sequential file previously defined using the M entryA

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 281C (Calculated Variable Definition)PurposeSpecifies the print form

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2 – Configuration Overview 12 R400Note While configuring the server, it is recommended that you make regular backups (preferably daily). After config

13 – Configuring Reports 282 R400D (History Standard Deviation)PurposeUsed to calculate the standard deviation of history values of a point and to s

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 283F (Fetch From Point)PurposeReads a point parameter value and stor

13 – Configuring Reports 284 R400(For a list of standard point parameters, see “Summary of Point Parameters and Addresses” on page 133.)Print_Format

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 285[Offset]This is the offset within the history file. It locates th

13 – Configuring Reports 286 R400The 10th most recent value will be index no 2.The 11th most recent value will be index no 3.The 12th most recent va

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 287G (Give to Point)PurposeStores the value in a Free Format variabl

13 – Configuring Reports 288 R400L (History Maximum and Minimum)PurposeThe maximum and minimum history values of a point are stored in two successiv

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 289M (Operating System File Definition)PurposeDefines the details ab

13 – Configuring Reports 290 R400P (Perform Calculation)PurposeSpecifies a calculation to be performed. The result of the calculation is stored in a

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 291R (Read From File)PurposeUsed to read a value from either an oper

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 133 Configuration TutorialThis tutorial walks you through typical, though simple, configuration steps

13 – Configuring Reports 292 R400ExamplesExample 1:R 26 00031 $25 00001 F8.2 RLThe value stored in Index number 25 will be used as the record n

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 293File numbered 502 is sequential. If record 3 contains 0001 (hex)

13 – Configuring Reports 294 R400T (Totalize History)PurposeTotals the history values for a point and stores the total in a free format variable.For

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 295W (Write to File)PurposeUsed to write a value from a free format

13 – Configuring Reports 296 R400An ASCIID Date (DD-MMM-YY) integer date is in minutesT Time (HH:MM:SS) real data is in secondsWhere:n is the width

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 297X (Demand Point Processing)PurposeScans a point parameter value a

13 – Configuring Reports 298 R400Free Format Report ExampleThis section shows an example of a report definition file and the resulting report output

Free Format Variables ReferencePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 299The Sum of these values is ’53 ’The Maximum value is ’50

13 – Configuring Reports 300 R40075.00 +!!!60.00 +! * *!!!45.00 +!! *!!30.00 +! * *!!!15.0

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 30114 Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server SystemPlantScape supports both dual networks and

3 – Configuration Tutorial 14 R400AssumptionsThe tutorial assumes that you have:• Successfully installed PlantScape (including Station and Quick Build

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 302 R400In this example, the system consists of:• Dual networks X (link 0) and Y (link 1)•

Network RedundancyPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 303Network RedundancyTwo forms of network redundancy, both optional, are availabl

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 304 R400However, the naming (or at least alias) scheme given to these nodes is important fo

Server Redundancy Configuration ProceduresPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 305Server Redundancy Configuration ProceduresThe followin

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 306 R400Completing the TCP/IP Configuration of the ServersThis section describes how to com

Completing the TCP/IP Configuration of the ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 307The hosts file is:%SystemRoot%\system32\driver

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 308 R400Dual Network ConfigurationIn a dual network configuration the servers are connected

Completing the TCP/IP Configuration of the ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 309200.0.0.2 hsservb hsservb0# Second TCP/IP link

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 310 R4003If any requests time out, or if the incorrect TCP/IP address is pinged, go back an

Defining the Redundant ConnectionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 311Defining the Redundant ConnectionsDetails about the connection

Starting Quick Builder and Creating a Project FilePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 15Starting Quick Builder and Creating a Project F

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 312 R400 When software arbitration is used, terminal servers provide the data link between

Defining the Redundant ConnectionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 313Hardware Definition File Entries for Software ArbitrationYou d

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 314 R400Dual Network Data Link DefinitionThe dual network data link configuration is illust

Synchronizing Date and Time on the ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 315Synchronizing Date and Time on the ServersThe date and

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 316 R400If you change the time on the primary server (or the primary server is down for som

Configuring Stations for Server RedundancyPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 317Configuring Stations for Server RedundancyStations nee

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 318 R400If Station is unable to connect to the backup server via the first network Station

Configuring Stations for Server RedundancyPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 319Configuring Stations for Microsoft Internet ExplorerMa

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 320 R400Synchronizing the Server DatabasesAt this point the PlantScape Server redundancy co

Monitoring Redundant ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 321Monitoring Redundant ServersOnce the servers are running in redundan

3 – Configuration Tutorial 16 R400 3In the File name field, type:tutorial.qdb4Click Save.This displays the Enable Components dialog box.5Select PlantS

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 322 R400Using Points to Monitor Redundant ServersA point definition file, called redun.pnt

Monitoring Redundant ServersPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 323 For more information on configuring and using trend sets, refer to

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 324 R400Synchronizing Other FilesPlantScape database information is automatically transferr

Synchronizing Other FilesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 325During synchronization the file transfer program attempts to transfer f

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 326 R400Failover of a Redundant Server SystemThe backup server takes over from the primary

Manually Failing Over a Redundant Server SystemPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 327Manually Failing Over a Redundant Server SystemTh

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 328 R400What To Do If the Servers Lose SynchronizationBecause PlantScape is a high availabi

What To Do If the Servers Lose SynchronizationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 329If the Backup Server FailsIf the backup server fai

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 330 R400Server Redundancy Fast Failover ConfigurationNormally Station reconnect time is app

Server Redundancy Fast Failover ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 331For example:ADD PSW00 NETWORK_PSW RECOVER=ABORT IDL

Starting Quick Builder and Creating a Project FilePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 17 7Click OK to close the Enable Components dialo

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 332 R400Time Until Stations Fail Over to Backup NetworkThe time until a Station fails over

Server Redundancy Fast Failover ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 333Making IP Address Resolution FasterOne way to achie

14 – Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System 334 R400plscpcg.book Page 334 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 33515 Configuring Distributed Server ArchitectureThe Distributed Server Architecture option enables m

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 336 R400OverviewThe Distributed Server Architecture option enables you to integrate multiple PlantSc

OverviewPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 337The requirements for implementing a distributed server architecture for PlantScape are:

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 338 R400Data AccessDistributed Server Architecture provides global access to point parameter data on

Data AccessPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 339AreasAn area must be configured on every server that accesses it. The configurations

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 340 R400In a distributed architecture system, the internal numbering of points and the ordering of p

Distributed Server DisplaysPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 341Distributed Server DisplaysOperators interact with local and remote d

3 – Configuration Tutorial 18 R400Figure 3.5 Quick Builder Window After Creating a New Project Fileplscpcg.book Page 18 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:1

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 342 R400The “in-alarm” and acknowledgment status of remote Points is indicated on custom displays in

NotificationsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 343NotificationsNotifications include process alarms, system alarms, messages and jour

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 344 R400Alarms for a Remote AreaIf you disable alarms for a remote area, the effect is to unsubscrib

NotificationsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 345Journalled Operator Changes Operator changes to a remote point are journalled on bo

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 346 R400History, Trends, and Downtime AnalysisExtended Event ArchivingWith two exceptions, events fo

SecurityPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 347SecurityIf you are using Station-based security, you assign both local and remote areas

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 348 R400Working with a Distributed Server ArchitectureFor normal operation, a distributed server sys

Working with a Distributed Server ArchitecturePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 349Accessing history data for remote points in real t

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 350 R400Operator Keyboard SupportSpecialized operator keyboard functions, such as AUTO/MANUAL and ra

Configuration for Distributed Server ArchitecturePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 351Configuration for Distributed Server Architectu

Defining a StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 19Defining a StationStations are your “window” into the server databases. They ar

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 352 R400Configuring Servers to Share DataOn each server that will access or be accessed by other ser

Configuration for Distributed Server ArchitecturePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 353Configuring the Remote ServersYou need to confi

15 – Configuring Distributed Server Architecture 354 R400Distributed Server TuningThe Tuning tab contains Cache and Communications Settings for the r

Configuration for Distributed Server ArchitecturePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 355The maximum tuning settings for each remote ser

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 35716 Configuring SchedulesThis chapter describes how you configure:•Holidays•Shifts• Point control s

16 – Configuring Schedules 358 R400About the Schedules OptionThe Schedules option enables the control of points to be scheduled on both a one-off and

Configuring Holiday and Shift DetailsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 359Configuring Holiday and Shift DetailsHoliday and shift info

16 – Configuring Schedules 360 R400Configuring Point Control SchedulesTo configure schedules, you need to be using a security level of SUPV or higher

Configuring Point Control SchedulesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 361For status points: • The target value for an OP parameter can

3 – Configuration Tutorial 20 R400b) In the list of Station types, select Static Station.c) In the Number of items to Add field, leave the default sel

16 – Configuring Schedules 362 R400Considerations When Adding a ScheduleThe Scheduler runs once per minute to check if any scheduled controls should

Configuring Point Control SchedulesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 363Deleting a ScheduleUse the Point Control Schedule display to

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 36517 Configuring RecipesThis chapter describes how you configure recipes.A “recipe” is a set of pre-

17 – Configuring Recipes 366 R400About Recipe ConfigurationThe total number of recipes that can be configured depends on the size of your database. F

Configuring Points for RecipesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 367Configuring Points for RecipesIf a point will be in a recipe, the

17 – Configuring Recipes 368 R400Configuring RecipesTo configure a recipe: 1Select Configure ⇒ Applications ⇒ Recipes from the System menu bar.This c

Configuring RecipesPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 369Defining the Ingredients of the RecipeYou can define up to 30 ingredients in

17 – Configuring Recipes 370 R400Chaining RecipesIf more than 30 ingredients are required in a recipe, you need to divide the process into 2 or more

Configuring Custom ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 371Configuring Custom ReportsYou can set up free format custom reports to

Defining a StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 21Creating and Defining a LAN Rotary Station ItemTo create and define a LAN Rotar

17 – Configuring Recipes 372 R400For a Free Format report, you use the Read from File statement (see “R (Read From File)” on page 291) with the follo

Configuring Custom ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 3731357 Ingredient 1 minimum value (repeated for the 30 ingredients i.e w

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 37518 Configuring Downtime AnalysisThis chapter describes how you configure the Downtime Analysis opt

18 – Configuring Downtime Analysis 376 R400About Downtime AnalysisWhen an item of plant equipment goes into “delay,” an entry is made in a file in th

Configuring the Recording of DowntimePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 377Configuring the Recording of DowntimeTo configure downtime

18 – Configuring Downtime Analysis 378 R400You can configure up to 1024 reason codes by specifying a different description for each reason code you w

Configuring the Recording of DowntimePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 379Figure 18.1 System Configuration–Downtime Categories Tabp

18 – Configuring Downtime Analysis 380 R400Configuring Downtime SummationDowntime can be totalled by area, category, and delay point status at specif

Configuring the Downtime Analysis ReportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 381Configuring the Downtime Analysis ReportThe Downtime Ana

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3 – Configuration Tutorial 22 R400Figure 3.9 New Station Item for a LAN Rotary Station Itemplscpcg.book Page 22 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

18 – Configuring Downtime Analysis 382 R400plscpcg.book Page 382 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 38319 Configuring Extended Event ArchivingEvery event, such as a point status change or an operator a

19 – Configuring Extended Event Archiving 384 R400About Extended Event ArchivingYou use the Extended Event Archiving and Reporting System to enable e

Extended Event Archiving System ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 385Extended Event Archiving System ConfigurationTo con

19 – Configuring Extended Event Archiving 386 R400Extended Event Throttle ValueThe maximum number of events that can be copied into the online extend

Extended Event Archiving System ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 387Next Record Number In Online Extended Event FileThi

19 – Configuring Extended Event Archiving 388 R400Maximum Tolerable Time Delay Between Collections (minutes)Used when the archiving system is enabled

Extended Event Archiving System ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 389The following table provides a description of each

19 – Configuring Extended Event Archiving 390 R400plscpcg.book Page 390 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 39120 Using PlantScape Data in Other ApplicationsThis chapter describe how PlantScape data can be use

Defining a Channel and a ControllerPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 23Defining a Channel and a ControllerThis topic only applies to

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 392 R400PlantScape ODBC SupportODBC is a standard set of function calls for accessing data in a datab

About the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 393About the PlantScape ODBC Driver The PlantScape ODBC driver enab

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 394 R400Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverThe following procedures assume that you have already c

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 3956Use the Data Source Name and Description fields to enter

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 396 R4008Click OK to close the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box.Note • File data sources, wh

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 397Note When querying the PlantScape database, you must conne

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 398 R400Normally when you query the PlantScape database you are prompted to connect to the database v

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 399Point TablesYou can query the following PlantScape point t

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 400 R400A table opened in this way displays every point field for every point of that type in the Pla

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 401To access a flexible point parameter, you set ParameterXXX

3 – Configuration Tutorial 24 R4003Click OK.4Select the channel item in the item list and complete the fields on the Main tab as follows:a) In the Des

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 402 R400FROM ControlModulePointWHERE Parameter001 = ‘PIDA.SP’The result set is shown below.The Qualit

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 403The relationship between the Type field and the TextValue

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 404 R400Event TablesAll PlantScape events displayed in the Event Summary can be viewed through the Ev

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 405WHERE (PointID=’sinewave’)Note • If no value is specified

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 406 R400For example, Parameter001 = ‘TankLevel.pv’. This sets Value001 to be the value of the TankLev

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 407The equivalent SQL query is:SELECT "TimeStamp" ,

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 408 R400Login and Password Rejected When Connecting to the Data SourceConnecting to the data source r

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 4093From the Files of Type combobox, select ODBC Databases. T

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 410 R4007A number of dialog boxes titled Select Unique Identifier appear. Click OK in each dialog box

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 411• The LRN number to 04Add an analog point and set:• The Po

Defining a Channel and a ControllerPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 25 5Click the Port tab to display the Port tab and check that th

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 412 R4007In the third column select PVValue. 8In the fourth column select OnScan. In the Criteria row

Configuring the PlantScape ODBC DriverPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 413Building a History QueryThe format for history queries is

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 414 R400To configure Microsoft SQL Server you use the DTS Wizard and includes the following steps: •

About PlantScape ODBC Data ExchangePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 415About PlantScape ODBC Data ExchangeThe ODBC Data Exchange opt

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 416 R400 Figure 20.14 ODBC Data Exchange ArchitectureData Access SoftwareServer DatabaseODBC Data E

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 417Configuring ODBC Data Exchange Reports The following proce

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 418 R400b) Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the SQL Server configuration.NotesIf you int

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 419Specifying the SQL Database Login DetailsData Source NameE

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 420 R400Configuring the Report Setup OptionsRestricting Data UploadData read from the ODBC database i

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 421Selecting an Alarm Priority in the Event of a Failed SQL R

3 – Configuration Tutorial 26 R400 Defining an Allen-Bradley PLC To define an Allen-Bradley PLC you need to create and define a controller item for yo

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 422 R400Adding Comments to the Reference FileYou can add comments to the Input Reference file to aid

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 423The following table shows the types of embedded reference

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 424 R400Checking CommandsSQLCHK UtilityThe Input Reference file can be checked for PlantScape server

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 425Point Reference TypeFormat"@ POINTREF POINTNAME point

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 426 R400Notes1All SQL keywords may be abbreviated to the first 2 letters2Each line must be no more th

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 427History Reference Type Report Format"@ HISTORYREF POI

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 428 R400ParameterAny valid parameter name, including control module point parameters can be used.For

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 429Table Reference Type Report Format“@ TABLEREF TABLENUM tab

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 430 R400Notes1All SQL keywords may be abbreviated to the first two letters.2For table data being extr

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 431The following example will extract a floating point number

Defining a Channel and a ControllerPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 27 2Use the Add Item(s) dialog box as follows:a) From the Add It

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 432 R400SQL Report ExampleThe following example is written for Microsoft SQL Server. Some of the SQL

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 433‘Offset Record’,"@ tableref tablenum 254 record -1 wo

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 434 R400"@ Pointref Pointname 01SQLSTA parameter H1M @"select distinct testint from testtab

Configuring ODBC Data Exchange ReportsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 435smallfloat = 0.000000e+00where name=’01SQLANA’plscpcg.book

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 436 R400PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape provides both an OPC Client and an OPC Server. The OPC Serve

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 437Using the PlantScape OPC ServerPreparationSee the PlantScape Installation

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 438 R400PlantScape Data AddressingPoint parameter data is available via the PlantScape OPC Server. An

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 439How Items Access Point Parameters of Type enumSome point parameters are en

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 440 R400OP VT_I4 yesArea VT_BSTR read onlyPoint ID VT_BSTR read onlyDescription VT_BSTR read onlyOnSc

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 441State0AlarmPriority VT_I4 yesState1AlarmPriority VT_I4 yesState2AlarmPrior

3 – Configuration Tutorial 28 R400Figure 3.14 Controller Main Tabplscpcg.book Page 28 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 442 R400State5AlarmEnabled VT_BOOLState6AlarmEnabled VT_BOOLState7AlarmEnabled VT_BOOLNumberOfInputSt

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 443Analog Point ParametersOPC Server Param Name OPC Type OPC Access Enumerate

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 444 R400PVInError VT_BOOL read onlyModeInError VT_BOOL read onlyOutputInError VT_BOOL read onlySetPoi

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 445PVExternalChangeAlarmEnable VT_BOOLMDExternalChangeAlarmEnable VT_BOOLOPEx

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 446 R400Accumulator Point Parameters A2ExternalChangeAlarmEnable VT_BOOLA3ExternalChangeAlarmEnable V

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 447OnScan VT_BOOLAlarmValue VT_I4 read only yesAlarmDisabled VT_BOOLPVInErr

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 448 R400Control Processor Point ParametersBelow are the Control Processor point parameters which appl

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 449Using the OPC Server to Control Read/Write AccessBy default anyone with an

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 450 R400Anyone with full access to the OPCRead file will have read access to the OPC Server. Anyone w

PlantScape OPC SupportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 451Function HRESULT Item HRESULT Condition.S_FALSE 0xE00483FD (for all items)

Defining a Status and an Analog PointPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 29Defining a Status and an Analog PointIn PlantScape, any sens

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 452 R400PlantScape Application Programming Interface and Network API If necessary, a site can develop

PlantScape Application Programming Interface and Network APIPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 453Figure 20.15 How Other Application

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 454 R400Using Microsoft Excel Data ExchangeUsing the Microsoft Excel Data Exchange option, you can ca

Using Microsoft Excel Data ExchangePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 455b) Enter the desired point ID into the Point ID field, for ex

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 456 R400To display a sequence of historical values:1Select Tools ⇒ Microsoft Excel Data Exchange ⇒ Wi

Using Microsoft Excel Data ExchangePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 457To select a function:a) From the Function Category list, clic

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 458 R400• If it is not there, then continue with the following steps. • If it is there, then you need

Using Microsoft Excel Data ExchangePlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 459Using PlantScape Parameters with Microsoft Excel Data Exchang

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 460 R400NAPI_rputdat_doubleNAPI_rputdat_strplscpcg.book Page 460 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 461Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsThe Microsoft Exce

3 – Configuration Tutorial 30 R4004Select the point item in the item list, and complete the fields on the Main tab as follows:a) In the Description fi

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 462 R400To edit a formula array:1Select all the cells which form the formula array.2Click the formula

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 463GetHistVal_DateFor a single point parameter, retrieves mu

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 464 R400GetHistVal_OffsetFor a single point parameter, retrieves multiple consecutive history values

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 465GetHistValArray_DateFor multiple point parameters, retrie

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 466 R400Example To retrieve 10 fast history values at 8:00 am on 8 October 1998 for the PV and OP par

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 467GetHistValArray_OffsetFor multiple point parameters, retr

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 468 R400GetPointValRetrieves a single point parameter value from the server.Example To retrieve the c

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 469GetPointValArrayRetrieves the value of multiple point par

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 470 R400NAPI_rGetdat_int Retrieves a single field from a user file in the following formats: Example

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 471NAPI_rGetdat_strRetrieves a single field from a user file

Defining a Status and an Analog PointPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 31c) In the Location field, type the following PLC-5 memory lo

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 472 R400NAPI_rGethstpar_dateRetrieves history parameter value for a single point by date and time.Exa

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 473NAPI_rGethstpar_ofstRetrieves history parameter value for

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 474 R400NAPI_rGetPnt_NumRetrieves the point number for a point.Example To retrieve the point number o

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 475NAPI_rGetPnt_StatusRetrieves a point status information.

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 476 R400NAPI_rGetVal_AsciiRetrieves a string parameter of a point.Example To retrieve the ASCII value

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 477NAPI_rGetVal_HistoryRetrieves the value of the PV history

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 478 R400NAPI_rGetVal_NumberRetrieves a numeric parameter of a point.Example To retrieve the numeric v

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 479NAPI_rPutdat_intWrites a single value to a field in a use

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 480 R400Example To store an integer value of 42 into user table 1, record 1, word 15 for server HSSER

Microsoft Excel Data Exchange FunctionsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 481NAPI_rPutdat_floatSee “NAPI_rPutdat_double” on page 481NA

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide vContents1 About This GuideBefore Reading This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Configuration Tutorial 32 R400Defining an Analog Point to Monitor the Level of a TankTo define an analog point to monitor the level of a tank:1Fro

20 – Using PlantScape Data in Other Applications 482 R400NAPI_rPutVal_NumberSet a numeric parameter of a point.Example To store the numeric value of p

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 48321 Command ReferenceThis chapter describes the commands and utilities used to configure PlantScape

21 – Command Reference 484 R400Running PlantScape Commands/UtilitiesTo use the commands and utilities described in this chapter you need to log on t

Installation/Migration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 485Installation/Migration CommandsThe following commands and utiliti

21 – Command Reference 486 R400setupDescriptionsetup is primarily used to install the PlantScape server software and client software (Station, Displ

Installation/Migration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 487sysbldDescriptionsysbld is used to adjust the number of configura

21 – Command Reference 488 R400Notes• You cannot use sysbld to increase the size of the database for which you are currently licensed. To increase t

Installation/Migration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 489utbconvDescriptionutbconv is provided to migrate point and parame

21 – Command Reference 490 R400Notes• Comments can be inserted by placing a # at the start of the line.ExampleThe following example migrates:• Param

Installation/Migration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 4912Enter 1The system responds with:Enter DEVICE/FILE name3Enter use

Defining a Status and an Analog PointPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 33 3Click OK.4Select the point item in the item list. Click Ma

21 – Command Reference 492 R400pointmigDescriptionpointmig is used to migrate point definition files from SCAN 3000 databases.Syntaxpointmig release

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 493Configuration CommandsThe following commands and utilities can be used for

21 – Command Reference 494 R400alglstDescriptionalglst lists the free algorithm blocks in the database.SyntaxalglstTo run alglst:1Enter alglst.The s

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 495bckbldDescriptionbckbld is used to create a point definition file that ref

21 – Command Reference 496 R400Notes• To run bckbld, the database must be loaded, but the server software can be running or not running.• Quick Buil

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 497dspbldDescriptiondspbld starts Display Builder and opens a display or expo

21 – Command Reference 498 R400hdwbckbldDescriptionhdwbckbld is used to create a hardware definition file that reflects the current hardware configu

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 499hdwbldDescriptionhdwbld defines hardware and hardware connections in your

21 – Command Reference 500 R400paswrdDescriptionpaswrd is used to change the passwords for Station security levels if you use Station-based security

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 501pntbldDescriptionpntbld is used to define points for the system.Notes• You

3 – Configuration Tutorial 34 R400 5Click the ... button next to the PV Source Address field.6Complete the fields in the Address Builder dialog box as

21 – Command Reference 502 R400qckbldDescriptionqckbld starts Quick Builder and, if specified, opens a project.Syntaxqckbld [filename]Notes• The fol

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 503rtusumDescriptionrtusum lists all points assigned to a particular controll

21 – Command Reference 504 R400stationDescriptionstation starts Station.Syntaxstation [setupfile] [-s[f][x][s][c]][-z[1|2|3]] [-t tracefile]Notes• T

Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 505PlantScape Control PanelPlantScape Control Panel is used to update the ser

21 – Command Reference 506 R400Controller Configuration CommandsThe following commands and utilities can be used for various controller configuratio

Controller Configuration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 507configDescriptionconfig is used with TDC and UDC controllers. I

21 – Command Reference 508 R400tdc_clDescriptiontdc_cl is used to compile CL programs ready for loading into an MC/AMC. (TDC 3000 Multifunction &

Diagnostic CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 509Diagnostic CommandsThe following commands and utilities can be used for serve

21 – Command Reference 510 R400dcheckDescriptiondcheck is a database index integrity checker. You may need to use this utility if you experience pro

Diagnostic CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 511displaydisplay is used to display text for server error codes.Syntaxdisplay e

Defining a Status and an Analog PointPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 35 7Click OK to close the Address Builder dialog box.Figure 3.

21 – Command Reference 512 R400lisscnDescriptionlisscn lists the following configuration details:• The scan packets in each scan interval (or period

Diagnostic CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 513listagDescriptionlistag lists the points currently configured in the database

21 – Command Reference 514 R400tailDescriptiontail displays the last few lines of the server log file.Syntaxtail [-f] fileNotes• The most recent mes

Diagnostic CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 515traceDescriptiontrace is used to record communications activity for Stations

21 – Command Reference 516 R400Administration CommandsThe following commands and utilities can be used for administrative tasks:• hscserver /start•

Administration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 517hscserver /startDescriptionhscserver /start starts PlantScape.For more in

21 – Command Reference 518 R400hscserver /stopDescriptionhscserver /stop stops PlantScape.For more information, see the Administration and Startup G

Administration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 519dspclrDescriptiondspclr:• Removes displays from the Display Summary• Clea

21 – Command Reference 520 R400hisintDescriptionhisint deletes all history and event data from the server database.Syntaxhisint [options]Notes• To r

Administration CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 521usrlrnDescriptionusrlrn displays logical resource numbers (LRNs) that are

3 – Configuration Tutorial 36 R400Downloading the DatabaseWith the Stations, channels, controllers, and points defined, you are ready to download thes

21 – Command Reference 522 R400tagflbDescriptiontagflb rebuilds the files that PlantScape uses to store database locations for points.These files ar

Database Initialization CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 523Database Initialization CommandsThese commands and utilities are

21 – Command Reference 524 R400pntdelDescriptionpntdel deletes all channel, controller, and point configuration from the server database. Syntaxpntd

Database Initialization CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 525almintDescriptionalmint initializes the Alarm Summary queue. Syn

21 – Command Reference 526 R400Application Development CommandsThe following commands and utilities are primarily used for application development p

Application Development CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 527fildmpDescriptionfildmp is used for dumping, restoring, or compa

21 – Command Reference 528 R400fileioDescriptionfileio is an interactive utility that is used for modifying the contents of individual fields in a l

Application Development CommandsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 529taglogDescriptiontaglog lists information associated with the sp

21 – Command Reference 530 R400plscpcg.book Page 530 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 53122 Troubleshooting AdviceThis chapter contains advice on handling common errors and problems that

Saving the File and Exiting Quick BuilderPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 37Saving the File and Exiting Quick BuilderAfter creating

22 – Troubleshooting Advice 532 R400Troubleshooting Station Connections and Station DisplaysUse the following suggestions to help with Station connec

Troubleshooting Station Connections and Station DisplaysPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 533When Station Cannot Find Display FilesIf

22 – Troubleshooting Advice 534 R400Scanning and Communications ProblemsIf you need to contact Honeywell Technical Support for assistance with a prob

Scanning and Communications ProblemsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 535Finding Out Which Processes Are RunningUse Microsoft Windows

22 – Troubleshooting Advice 536 R400Miscellaneous TipsThe following procedures might be useful for troubleshooting or configuration tasks.Monitoring

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 1Glossaryaccumulator point A point type used to represent counters. Information contained

Glossary Glossary - 2alarm priorityOne of four levels of severity specified for the alarm. The alarm priorities from least to most severe are:•Journa

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 3client softwareAn umbrella term covering PlantScape, Quick Builder, Station, and

Glossary Glossary - 4database pointAny point that has one or more parameters with database addresses.DCDData Carry Detect.DCSDigital Control System.D

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 5Distributed Server ArchitectureAn option that enables multiple PlantScape servers

3 – Configuration Tutorial 38 R400Starting the StationsWith the PlantScape server database configured and loaded, you can now start a Station. Startin

Glossary Glossary - 6exportIn relation to Station displays, the process of registering a display with the server so that it can be called up in Stati

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 7history gateA status point parameter that is used to control the collection of hi

Glossary Glossary - 8item listIn Quick Builder, a listing of the items defined in the project file that displays in every Project View. The item list

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 9ODBCSee Open Database Connectivity.ODBC driverA driver that processes ODBC (Open

Glossary Glossary - 10The main point parameters are process variable (PV), output (OP), set point (SP), and mode (MD). PlantScape can store and manag

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 11There are two types of point algorithms, PV (processed every time the point para

Glossary Glossary - 12PV periodAn amount of time specified for the scanning of the point process value (PV) parameter. The PV period determines the f

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 13RTUSee controller.S9000Series 9000 controller.SafeBrowse objectA SafeBrowse obje

Glossary Glossary - 14Server softwareAn umbrella term used to refer to the database software and server utilities installed on the PlantScape server

GlossaryPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Glossary - 15• 1-hour averages• 8-hour averages• 24-hour averagesStationThe main operator int

Starting the StationsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 393On the Connection tab in the Server field, enter the server name.4Select Ro

Glossary Glossary - 16timerA timer is a programming mechanism for running scripts at regular intervals in Station.Trend SetA set of point parameter h

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 1IndexAabbreviation, for remote server, 353accumulator pointdescribed, 118meter factor,

Index - 2 R400Indexmaximum/minimum, 194piecewise linearization, 194run hours, 194status point notification, 194value transportation, 194algorithms, 1

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 3channels, 98configuration displays, 112enabling and disabling, 109scan loads, monitorin

Index - 4 R400IndexControl Panel, 505control processor point parameters, 448controller configuration displays, 112controllers, 98alarms for, 99connec

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 5described, 240drift deadbands, 127dspbld, 497dspclr, 519Dual Trend Set, 231Eenablingala

Index - 6 R400IndexHhardware definition filescreating, 498hdwbckbld, 498hdwbld, 499historical information, retrieving via Microsoft Excel Data Exchan

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 7data updating rate, changing, 457function parameters, 461output display options, 455poi

Index - 8 R400Indexaccumulator point, 130addresses, 134analog point, 126demand scanning, 146exception scanning, 146internal, 134monitoring points, an

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 9status, 118trend sets configuration, 175types of, 118used to monitor redundant servers,

3 – Configuration Tutorial 40 R400Configuring a Trend Set and a Group DisplayThis topic shows you how to configure two different types of simple stand

Index - 10 R400Indexreference numbersfor points, 189remotealarmsSee distributed server architectureareasSee distributed server architecturepointsSee

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 11acronyms, 224areas, 92configuring for Station, 209distributed server architecture, 347

Index - 12 R400Indexstatus change display request algorithm, 194status change report request algorithm, 194status change task request algorithm, 194s

IndexPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide Index - 13wizardSee Microsoft Excel Data ExchangeXX-Y Plot Trend Set, 231X-Y plots, using free f

Index - 14 R400Indexplscpcg.book Page 14 Monday, May 28, 2001 10:11 AM

Configuring a Trend Set and a Group DisplayPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 412Click the number or title of an unassigned trend set.

Contentsvi R400Copying Project Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Backing Up Project Files. . .

3 – Configuration Tutorial 42 R4005Click the Sample Interval field and select an interval from the list. (for example, 5 seconds)6In the first Point I

Configuring a Trend Set and a Group DisplayPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 43Configuring Multirange Trend Set DetailsIf you click t

3 – Configuration Tutorial 44 R400You use the Multirange Trend Set Details display to enter the trend ranges to be displayed for each point. Note that

Configuring a Trend Set and a Group DisplayPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 45 2Click the first unassigned Title field. This opens t

3 – Configuration Tutorial 46 R4005Click View Group from the bottom right of the display to call up the Group Detail display for that operating group.

Configuring a Trend Set and a Group DisplayPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 47 Figure 3.30 Group Detail Displayplscpcg.book Page

3 – Configuration Tutorial 48 R400Configuring an Alarm Duration ReportThis section of the tutorial shows you how to configure a simple report that gen

Configuring an Alarm Duration ReportPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 494Enter TankAlm as the report name.5Enter Tank Alarm Duration

3 – Configuration Tutorial 50 R400 9Enter PUMPSTS in the Point ID(s) field to use the status point you defined earlier in this tutorial.10From the Eve

What Next?PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 51What Next?With the Stations started, you can now explore your PlantScape system, or els

ContentsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide vii7 Configuring ControllersAbout Controllers and Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 534 Using Quick BuilderQuick Builder is a tool that you can use to define and manage configuration da

4 – Using Quick Builder 54 R400Quick Builder OverviewYou use Quick Builder to:• Create an “item” for each Station, printer, and controller, as well a

Quick Builder OverviewPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 55Starting Quick BuilderTo start Quick Builder, on any computer where Quick B

4 – Using Quick Builder 56 R400Backing Up Project FilesAs with any other important site data, you should back up your Quick Builder project files reg

PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 575 Configuring Stations and PrintersThis chapter describes how to configure Stations and printers.To

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 58 R400About StationStation is PlantScape’s user interface. You use Station to monitor and control your system

About StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 59Regardless of whether you define a Station as static or rotary, the maximum number o

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 60 R400Associated StationsYou can configure a Station so that the current page is “sent” for display to one of

About StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 61Customizing the Appearance and Behavior of StationYou can customize initialization p

Contentsviii R400Control Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Reverse Output . . . . .

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 62 R400PrintersPrinters that are intended for printing reports or alarms and events are defined with Quick Bui

Setting Up StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 63Setting Up StationThis section describes how to start and configure Station.Sta

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 64 R400Note The Connection Properties menu item might be disabled on Stations that have had the startup comman

Setting Up StationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 657Select the required action from the Action list.For a list of actions and requ

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 66 R400To configure function keys for a Station:1In the Connection Properties dialog box, click the Toolbar ta

Using Station for ConfigurationPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 67Using Station for ConfigurationYou use displays in Station to comp

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 68 R400Configuring AlarmsTo specify alarm settings for all Stations in your system:1From the System Configurat

Connection Properties Dialog BoxPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 69Connection Properties Dialog BoxYou use the Connection Properties

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 70 R400Displays TabUse the Displays tab to define the paths and the order Stations uses to search for displays

Connection Properties Dialog BoxPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 71Sounds TabUse the Sounds tab to configure audible alarms.Web Acce

ContentsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide ixConfiguring Pager Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 72 R400Remove Removes the selected Web page or file and cannot be viewed in SafeBrowse.SafeBrowse home page En

Toolbars Dialog BoxPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 73Toolbars Dialog BoxYou access the Toolbars dialog box from the Toolbar tab, in

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 74 R400Command Properties Dialog BoxThe Command Properties dialog box is used to set the properties of a comma

Toolbars Dialog BoxPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 75Server Display ProgramThe Server Display program (LRN 21) is a common program

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 76 R40011 3 Prompt for trend set # at the Station11 4 Prompt for group # at the Station11 5 Prompt for group t

Toolbars Dialog BoxPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 77Pushbutton Interrupt Codes Description Pushbutton InterruptDescription Pushbut

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 78 R400Server Wide SettingsUse the Server Wide Settings display to define:• General Station settings• Station

Server Wide SettingsPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 79Station Alarm SettingsUse Station Alarms on the Server Wide Settings display

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers 80 R400Station Configuration DisplayYou use the Station Configuration Display to define Station-specific setti

Station Configuration DisplayPlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 81Start Up/Idle Timeout ActionUse the Start up/idle Timeout Action con