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500 DataMod Tool
User Guide
Publication No: 500-DM-UG v2.00 - 21 October 2018
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  • Page 1 500 DataMod Tool User Guide Publication No: 500-DM-UG v2.00 - 21 October 2018...
  • 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 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 Overview - Quick Guide DataMod Setup Modbus Connection Settings Logging and Data Collection Types Data Collection Options Setup DataMod - Establish Connection...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 live or logged data from 515-Series instruments •...

  • 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 515 Series instruments use industry standard Modbus RTU protocol. The DataMod program offers a selection of Modbus transmission modes that can be used from a Windows based computer. Selections can be: RTU Serial (for direct local connection), TCP/IP or RTU over TCP/IP (for Internet or Ethernet based solution for remote access with a serial to TCP/IP converter at the 515 instrument side).

  • Page 8: Datamod Introduction

    Introduction DataMod Introduction Starting DataMod To start the DataMod software, double click on the 500-Series DataMod icon on the Windows desktop. The program starts with a typical welcome screen as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 500-Series DataMod Welcome Screen The main screen of the DataMod program is shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 9 Introduction The Report Items and the Report Data screens will become populated after some initial communication connection has been established and data has been collected from a 500-Series instrument. Report Items Screen The Report Items tab displays a screen with the following key features: •...

  • Page 10: Menu & Toolbar

    Stop Collecting Stop collecting data from the instrument. Web Page If internet connection is available, the Contrec website is opened using the computer’s default browser. Help User Guide Open the 500 DataMod Tool User Guide (this document) in the computer’s default PDF reader.
  • Page 11 Introduction DataMod Toolbar The 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. Start Open the Data Collection Options dialog box to start the Connection...
  • Page 12 Introduction 500-DM-UG v2.00...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Operation

    Operation Chapter 2 Operation DataMod Overview - Quick Guide The tables below briefly outline example procedures for using the DataMod program to establish communications with a 515 instrument, apply customisations if required, collect data and generate reports. For a detailed description of each part of the operation including data collection, communications setup and how to customise reports, please refer to the appropriate sections.
  • Page 14 Operation Quick Guide for Load based Auto Collection and Print One of the key designed uses of DataMod is to provide a simple and efficient way for single standalone 515 Load controller installations to get a report (delivery docket) generated and printed automatically to the host computer’s default A4 printer, each time an operator or driver completes a load.
  • Page 15 Operation DataMod Setup This section of the 500 DataMod Tool User Guide describes in detail how data can be collected from a 515 instrument with compatible application software. The DataMod program 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 16 Operation Modbus Connection Settings The Modbus Connection Settings dialog box is used to provide selection of the Transmission Mode and then RTU Serial Settings or the TCP/IP Settings, depending on the selection. The Modbus Connection Settings can be accessed via the Menu Toolbar (under Settings) or via the Data Collection Options dialog box, which is opened as part of the Start Connection process.
  • Page 17 Operation An example of the Transmission Mode being set to TCP/IP (or RTU over TCP/IP) and the associated TCP/IP settings are shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Modbus Connection Settings - TCP/IP Communication 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 Operation Logging and Data Collection Types The DataMod program uses industry standard Modbus RTU communications protocol to access the data held in the instruments. The 515 instrument can be a General flow type application (with time based logging) or a Batch or a Load type application (with delivery or transactions based logging).
  • Page 19 10 records (in this case, every 10 minutes). The status line indicates the progress of the collection cycle. The Auto Saved reports in a default installation are saved in: C:\Contrec\500-DataMod\reports. If automatic printing of reports is required, refer to Auto Print Reports on page 16.
  • Page 20 Rollover Number should be set to 1. For a professional and tailored report, Contrec can be contacted to arrange for the purchase of a custom Report Template designed to suit such requirements, as shown...
  • Page 21 Operation Data Collection Options Setup The Data Collection Options dialog box allow the nature of the DataMod data collection to be defined. This includes the 515 Application Type and the type and number of logs to be collected. The Data Collection Options are accessed as part of the Start Connection process. This ensures the user has the opportunity to confirm that the Application Type is correct and the Data Collection Options are as required before proceeding with data collection.
  • Page 22 Operation A number of options and selections are available to allow the data of interest to be collected from the instrument. The available selections are described below. Greyed out options indicate that they are not applicable to the selected configuration. Refer Logging and Data Collection Types on page 14 for full detail and description.
  • Page 23 Operation DataMod - Establish Connection Clear Data The Clear Data function clears any collected data and custom text or selections from the Report Items and Report Data screens. This is generally only used when there is a new type of instrument or if fresh custom settings need to be applied. Click on the button to clear the data.
  • Page 24 Operation Establishing Connection Click Start at the bottom of the Data Collections Option dialog box to establish connection once the hardware connection is in place with the appropriate matching communications setting on the instrument and computer. The status bar will show an initial progress message relating to scanning for the instrument and then ‘Collecting Instrument Info’...
  • Page 25 Operation Otherwise, press ‘No’ and the Instrument Info and main menu items will be displayed in the Report Items screen as per Figure 9. Figure 9 Connection Established - Report Items displayed At this point, changes to custom text and item selection can be made, or a Custom Text file and/or custom Report Template can be loaded.

  • Page 26: Custom Text And Tags

    Operation Custom Text and Tags Set Custom Text and Tags After connection has been established, custom text can be entered into the Custom Header Lines and the Custom Tags as shown in Figure 10. Items that are not required in the report data can be deselected using the tick boxes in the ‘Use’ column.

  • Page 27: 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 11.
  • Page 28 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 12. Figure 12 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 13.

  • Page 29: Data Collection

    Operation Data Collection Start Collecting Data After connection has been established and any custom text requirements applied, the DataMod program is ready to start collecting data. The original ‘Start Connection’ button will be replaced with a ‘Start Collecting’ button with blue flashing text.

  • Page 30: Data Collection Finished

    Operation Data Collection Finished Once a preset number of requested logs have been collected, the progress bar will indicate that collection has finished and the majority of the toolbar buttons will become available as shown in Figure 15 (the example data has been collected from a Load application).

  • Page 31: Datamod Reports

    Operation DataMod Reports Generate Report After data has been collected and any further 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 17. Figure 17 DataMod Report Preview - Single page In the report Preview window the following options are available: •...

  • Page 32: 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 18. Figure 18 DataMod Report Preview - Double page Save Report as CSV After data has been collected and any desired custom text and selections have been...

  • Page 33: Custom Report Templates

    Whether it is tailoring to the existing Load templates with company details and logo (as per the IOR examples below) or some other special customisation for another 515 application, Contrec can be contacted to arrange for the purchase of a custom Report Template designed to suit the specific requirements. After adequate details of the required report have been provided, a .fr3 Report Template will be supplied.

  • Page 34: Load A Custom Report Template

    Operation Load a Custom Report Template Use the Report Menu to select the Load Template option as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21 500 DataMod Report Menu - Load Template The Load Report Template dialog box will open as shown in Figure 22. Select the appropriate folder and .fr3 report template file.

  • Page 35: 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 or when an Auto-Saved report is generated. 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 36 Operation Multiple Compartment Transaction Report A custom multiple compartment transaction report is shown in Figure 24. Figure 24 Multiple Compartment Transaction Report 500-DM-UG v2.00...

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