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500 DataMod Tool
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Publication No: 500-DM-UG v1.02 - 9 May 2017
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  • Page 1 500 DataMod Tool User Guide Publication No: 500-DM-UG v1.02 - 9 May 2017...
  • Page 2 Should any questions arise which cannot be answered specifically by this manual, they should be directed to Contrec Limited for further detailed information and technical assistance. Contrec Limited will not accept any liability for either direct or consequential damages resulting from the use or misapplication of the contents of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction Welcome to 500-Series DataMod Tool System Requirements User Licence Installation Hardware Connection 515 Instrument Connection Computer Port Connection DataMod Introduction Starting DataMod Menu & Toolbar 2 Operation DataMod Operation Logging Types Setup to Collect Data Collecting Data Data Collection Finished Custom Text and Tags Set Custom Text and Tags...

  • Page 5: Welcome To 500-Series Datamod Tool

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to 500-Series DataMod Tool This User Guide relates to the use of the 500-Series DataMod Tool. The DataMod program enables you to perform the following functions for a 500- Series based instrument: • Collect logged data from 515-Series instruments via Modbus RTU protocol •...

  • Page 6: User Licence

    3. The InstallShield Wizard will start with a typical welcome screen. It is recommended to allow the default installation to take place (the default location for installation is C:\Contrec\500-DataMod\). 4. Follow the remainder of the instructions of the InstallShield Wizard on the screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 7: Hardware Connection

    Introduction Hardware Connection The 500 DataMod Tool uses Modbus RTU protocol to collect logged data from a 515 Series instrument. To use the DataMod program there must be a transparent and robust serial communication connection between the instrument and the computer running DataMod. 515 Instrument Connection The 515 instrument has RS232 and RS485 serial ports.

  • Page 8: Datamod Introduction

    Introduction DataMod Introduction Starting DataMod To start the 500 DataMod software, double click on the 500 DataMod icon on the Windows desktop. The program starts with a typical welcome screen as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 500 DataMod Welcome Screen The main screen of the 500 DataMod tool is shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 9 Introduction The Report Items and the Report Data screens will become populated after some initial data has been collected from a 500-Series instrument. Report Items Screen The Report Items tab displays a screen with the following key features: • Default and Custom Tags - This section displays the list of the instrument variables with their default tags (names) and provides the ability to enter Custom Tags and to choose the variables to be included in the reports.

  • Page 10: Menu & Toolbar

    Generate Report Generate and open report in a Preview window with the ability to print, save or export as PDF. Web Page If internet connection is available, the Contrec website is opened using the computer default browser. Help User Guide Open the 500 DataMod User Guide (this document) in Adobe PDF Reader.
  • Page 11 Introduction DataMod Toolbar The 500 DataMod toolbar buttons (found on the right hand side) provide the functions as described in Table 2. Option Toolbar Button Description Clear Data Clear any previous data that has been collected. Also clears any custom text and any custom variable selections. Collect Data Open the Data Collection Options dialog box to start the data collection process.
  • Page 12 Introduction 500-DM-UG v1.02...

  • Page 13: Operation Datamod Operation

    Operation Chapter 2 Operation DataMod Operation This section of the 500 DataMod Tool User Guide describes how data can be collected from a 515 instrument with compatible application software. The 500 DataMod software is used to collect data from an instrument and allows custom tags, custom header text and the selected variables to be displayed as a table of Report Data.

  • Page 14: Logging Types

    Operation Logging Types The 500 DataMod program uses industry standard Modbus RTU communications protocol to access the logged data held in the instruments. The 515 instrument can be a Flow type application (with time based logging) or a Batch/Load type application (with delivery or transactions based logging).

  • Page 15: Setup To Collect Data

    Operation Setup to Collect Data The 500 DataMod program uses industry standard Modbus RTU protocol to access the logged data held in the instruments. The 515 instrument can be a Flow type application (with time based logging) or a Batch/Load type application (with delivery or transactions based logging).
  • Page 16 Operation • Use Instrument’s Printout Settings - This option can be selected so that the instrument’s printout settings are used to determine the items to be included in the Report Data. Alternatively, there is the ability to select or deselect the variables to be included in the Report Data by using the check boxes in the Custom Text and Tag section of the Report Items screen.
  • Page 17 Operation The DataMod program’s Modbus transaction management default settings should suit most 515 instrument applications. However, the settings can be changed if required. The available Modbus Transaction Management settings are shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Modbus Connection Settings - Transaction Management To return to the Data Collection Options dialog box, click OK to apply the settings on return, or click Cancel to return without applying any changes.

  • Page 18: Collecting Data

    Operation Collecting Data In the first stage of collecting data from the 515 instrument, the 500 DataMod program collects the instrument tags that include the variable names and the units of measure. An example of this initial stage is shown in Figure 7.

  • Page 19: Data Collection Finished

    Operation Data Collection Finished Once the number of requested logs have been collected, the progress bar will indicate that collection has finished, the variables will be selected by default and the majority of the toolbar buttons will become available, as shown in Figure 9 (the example data has been collected from a Load application).

  • Page 20: Custom Text And Tags

    Operation Custom Text and Tags Set Custom Text and Tags Custom text can be entered into the Custom Header Lines and the Custom Tags as shown in Figure 9. Instrument items that are not required in the report data can be deselected using the tick boxes in the ‘Use’ column. Figure 11 Report Item - Set Custom Text and Tags The collected data can be viewed in the Report Data screen with the custom tags and selections applied as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 21: Save Custom Text And Tags

    Operation Save Custom Text and Tags Saving a Custom Text and set-up file allows the same custom settings to be re-used in the future. This will save time and allow reports and saved CSV files to remain consistent. Click on the button to open the Save DataMod Custom Text dialog box as shown in Figure 13.
  • Page 22 Operation Select the required folder and file name and click Open to load the .dmt file to apply to the collected data as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Load DataMod Custom Text dialog box When the custom text file is loaded, the settings are applied to the collected data as shown in the example in Figure 15.

  • Page 23: Datamod Reports

    Operation DataMod Reports Generate Report After data has been collected and any desired custom text and selections have been applied, a report can be generated. Click on the button to view the collected data in the report preview window as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 DataMod Report Preview - Single page In the report Preview window the following options are available: •...

  • Page 24: Save Report As Csv

    Operation The Report is generated in A4 portrait format. If the number of variables in the report do not fit across a single A4 page, the report will continue to become two (or more) pages wide, as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 DataMod Report Preview - Double page Save Report as CSV After data has been collected and any desired custom text and selections...
  • Page 25 Operation A CSV file can be imported into many applications. It can also be opened and viewed in spreadsheet programs such as Excel where the data can be sorted and re-arranged as needed. An example of a DataMod CSV file opened in Excel is shown in Figure 19.

  • Page 26: Load A Custom Report Template

    Some users of the 500 DataMod tool may desire to go beyond the generic layout of the standard report in order to meet their specific requirements. In these situations, Contrec can be contacted to arrange for the purchase of a custom Report Template designed to suit such requirements.

  • Page 27: Samples Of Custom Reports

    Operation Samples of Custom Reports Once a Custom Report Template has been loaded, that template will be used each time the Generate Report button is used. A custom report can include a specific report heading, company logo and graphics, site or installation details and specific layout and content as required.
  • Page 28 Operation Multiple Compartment Transaction Report A custom multiple compartment transaction report is shown in Figure 23. Figure 23 Multiple Compartment Transaction Report 500-DM-UG v1.02...

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