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WEB-ENABLED
REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT
Model: DL8
USERS MANUAL
5-2-55, Minamitsumori, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0063 JAPAN
Tel: +81-6-6659-8201
Fax: +81-6-6659-8510
http://www.m-system.co.jp/
E-mail: info@m-system.co.jp
DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24
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  • Page 1 WEB-ENABLED REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT Model: DL8 USERS MANUAL 5-2-55, Minamitsumori, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0063 JAPAN Tel: +81-6-6659-8201 Fax: +81-6-6659-8510 http://www.m-system.co.jp/ E-mail: info@m-system.co.jp DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6. CONNECTING SLAVE DEVICES ............22 6.1 CONNECTING REMOTE I/O .....................22 6.1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS ...................22 6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O ..................23 6.2 CONNECTING SLMP-COMPATIBLE DEVICES..............25 6.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS ..................25 6.2.2 ASSIGNING SLMP DEVICES ................26 6.3 COMMUNICATION SETTING ....................27 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 3 8.3.3 USER-DEFINED IMAGE ..................76 8.4 DATA VIEW .........................77 8.4.1 DISPLAY .........................77 8.4.2 AI DATA VIEW ......................77 8.4.3 DI DATA VIEW ......................78 8.4.4 PI DATA VIEW ......................78 8.4.5 DO DATA VIEW .......................79 8.4.6 AO DATA VIEW .......................79 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 4 9.8 STATUS VERIFICATION ....................110 10. FTP CLIENT (TYPE B, C, D & E) ............. 111 10.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS ....................111 10.2 SPECIFICATIONS ......................111 10.3 SETTING ........................113 10.4 TEST TRANSMISSION ....................114 10.5 STATUS VERIFICATION ....................114 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 5 13. I/O MAPPING (TYPE D & E) ............138 13.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS ................... 138 13.2 SETTING ........................138 14. OTHER SETTINGS ................140 14.1 CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ..................140 14.1.1 SNTP ........................140 14.1.2 TIME ZONE ......................141 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 6 16.2 PROCEDURE FOR CREATING AND TRANSFERRING BROWSER VIEW DATA ..158 16.2.1 STEP 1: CREATING A FOLDER ................. 158 16.2.2 STEP 2: CREATING HTML FILES ..............158 16.2.3 STEP 3: DOWNLOADING TO THE DL8 ............. 159 16.2.4 STEP 4: CONFIRMING BROWSER VIEWS ............160 16.3 USER DEFINED VIEW ....................161 16.4 DATA FILE SPECIFICATIONS ..................
  • Page 7 18.2.7 RESOLVE THE PROBLEM THAT OUTPUT VALUES (DO and AO) ARE NOT CORRECT AT POWER ON ................181 18.2.8 IMPROVEMENT OF FTP SERVER PROCESSING ........... 181 18.2.9 IMPROVEMENT OF SLAVE COMMUNICATION PROCESSING ...... 181 19. LICENSE ..................182 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE USE..Thank you for choosing M-System. Before use, please check contents of the package you received as outlined below. ■ PACKAGE INCLUDES: Remote terminal unit ......................(1) Protective cover ........................(1) Ferrite core (ZCAT 3035-1330, TDK) ..................(1) ■...

  • Page 9: Points Of Caution

    ■ SD CARD (Type C, D & E) • Do NOT turn off the power of DL8 during writing data. Insert or eject SD card according to the specified procedure. • Confirm the front and back side of the SD card.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    (model: R8CFG) The COP-US driver software is downloadable at URL shown below. Downloadable at M-System’s web site. http://www.m-system.co.jp/download_w/dl_driverE.html http://www.m-system.co.jp/download_w/dl_softwareE.html Manuals for your R8 I/O and other Remote I/O modules Downloadable at M-System’s web site. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 11: General Setup Flowchart

    Expand input and output with remote I/Os or via SLMP. Refer to “6. CONNECTING SLAVE DEVICES” . ASSIGN & SET UP I/O CHANNELS Assign inputs/outputs of the connected I/O modules or slave devices to the DL8. Refer to “7. SETTING UP I/O CHANNELS” . WEB SERVER SETTING Configure to show the input/output signal on the Web Browser.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Power down OFF Firmware operating ON Error in Ethernet LNK OFF Internal bus error OFF SD card writing error OFF (Run contact output is applicable for Type C with the DL8 firmware version 1.4.x or later.) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 13: Ethernet Communication

    Insulation resistance ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC Dielectric strength 1500 V AC @ 1 minute (Ethernet to internal bus or internal power or power supply (exc. supply) to RUN contact output to FE) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 14: External View

    Pulse input PI1 to 32 Discrete output DO1 to 64 Analog output AO1 to 32 NOTE • The input channel that could not obtain data due to communication error occurrence holds the last obtained value. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 15: Network Configuration

    The DL8 can be used with one of the following three network configurations. Choose a suitable one for your purpose of use. NOTE • When connecting to the DL8 via WAN, it is strongly recommended to use VPN in terms of security. 4.2 NETWORK CONFIGURATION 4.2.1 STYLE 1: WAN Single DL8 device is connected to Internet via a broadband router to allow remote monitoring.

  • Page 16: Style 2: Lan

    (Refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING.) 4.2.3 STYLE 3: WAN-LAN Multiple DL8 devices are connected to a broadband router via a hub/switch, in order to upload data to a generic web server (web server, cloud mode; refer to 8.8 CLOUD MODE).

  • Page 17: Ip Address Setting

    4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING (1) Install the DLCFG program to a PC. Connect the COP-US cable between the DLCFG port (CFG) of DL8 and the PC. Install the driver software of COP-US to the PC in advance and take a note of the COM port number which has been added.
  • Page 18 • Automatic setting (DHCP) Get IP address and other parameters automatically from the DHCP server. Once DHCP is selected, IP address cannot be changed manually. IP address Specify the IP address of the DL8 device. Subnet mask Specify the Subnet mask. Default gateway Specify the IP address of the default gateway.

  • Page 19: Connecting I/O Modules

    5. CONNECTING I/O MODULES 5.1 INSTALLATION The R8 series Remote I/O modules can be used in combination with the DL8. Follow the procedure below to install I/O modules. Refer also to the instruction manuals of respective I/O modules. 5.1.1 POINTS OF CAUTION •...
  • Page 20 1) Be careful not to hurt your hand by pointed edges of the internal bus connector. 2) I/O modules cannot hold tightly on the DIN rail by themselves without power/network module. Secure them to the position if necessary by using DIN rail end plates. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    After mounting all I/O modules, configure each module. (1) Install the R8CFG program to a PC. Connect the COP-US cable between the R8CFG port (I/O) of DL8 and the PC. Install the driver software of COP-US to the PC in advance and take a note of the COM port number which has been added.

  • Page 22: Connecting Slave Devices

    Up to twelve (12) remote I/O modules can be connected to a single DL8 device. Assign unique IP address to each I/O module (slave 0 to 11) so as not to overlap with the one assigned to the DL8. ■ Usable Remote I/O •...

  • Page 23: Assigning Remote I/O

    6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O Register remote I/O modules to be connected to the DL8 via Modbus/TCP. (1) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to open “Configuration” window. Click [Input/Output] button to open “Input/Output” menu.
  • Page 24 • When a Modbus/RTU (RS-485) remote I/O module is connected via a protocol converter (e.g. model GR8-EM), set IP address of the converter to “IP address” and the node address of the Modbus RTU device to “Node No.” . DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 25: Connecting Slmp-Compatible Devices

    6.2 CONNECTING SLMP-COMPATIBLE DEVICES 6.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS Using the SLMP client function of the DL8, I/O can be expanded using SLMP devices having the SLMP server function. Switching HUB MELSEC iQ-R MELSEC iQ-F MELSEC Q Series Series Series CPU Module...

  • Page 26: Assigning Slmp Devices

    6.2.2 ASSIGNING SLMP DEVICES Register SLMP-compatible devices to be connected to the DL8 via SLMP. (1) Click [I/O slave setting] button in “Input/Output” menu to open “I/O slave setting” window. (2) Double-click the Slave number to configure to open the Slave setting dialog.

  • Page 27: Communication Setting

    6.3 COMMUNICATION SETTING Configure communication setting for the slave devices to be connected to the DL8. (1) Click [I/O slave setting] button in “Input/Output” menu to open “I/O slave setting” window. (2) Click [Communication] button to open the Communication setting dialog.

  • Page 28: Setting Up I/O Channels

    7. SETTING UP I/O CHANNELS 7.1 CONNECTING DLCFG (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to display the main window.

  • Page 29: Analog Input (Ai)

    A maximum of 32-point analog inputs (AI1 to AI32) can be monitored. Assign analog inputs of I/O modules and/or remote I/Os connected to the DL8, following the procedure below. 16 bit integer data can be handled. Allocate 32 bit integer data such as power data to pulse input (PI).
  • Page 30 MODULE TYPE MODEL NUMBER CH NO. CH NO. FOR DL8 R8-SV2 2-channel module R8-SS2 R8-TS2 R8-SS4NJ R8-SS4N 4-channel module R8-SV4N R8-RS4N R8-CT4E 8-channel module R8-SST8 16-channel module R8-FS16N CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 31 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “AI” configuration dialog as explained in 7.2.1.1 ASSIGNING I/O MODULE TO AI. 2.Double-click Input/Output Analog input (AI) AI Con guration dialog 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 32 Enter slave No. (0 to 11) set in (1). Modbus/TCP register type Choose [Input Register (3X)] or [Holding Register (4X)]. Modbus/TCP register address Set register address usable in the register type described above. Range: 1 to 65536 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 33 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “AI” configuration dialog as explained in 7.2.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O TO AI. 2.Double-click Input/Output Analog input (AI) AI Con guration dialog 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 34 PI input value can be converted into 0 to 10000 range by entering 0% and 100% values in “Scaling” to assign as an AI. The converted value can be multiplied by the factor “Int” to display as an engineering unit value. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 35: Basic Setting

    Set the number of decimal places of the value displayed on the web browser. Selectable within 0 to 3. Fixed at 0 when CH setting is specified to Time. Engineering unit Set engineering unit of the engineering unit value in “Scaling.” Input within 16 characters. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 36: Alarm Zone Setting

    PI count value can be reset when the AI enters a specific zone. Click PI Reset button to open a dialog box and specify which PI channels are to be reset. (3) Click [OK] button to temporarily save the setting. 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 37: Alarm Output (Type B, C, D & E)

    Set each channel according to the above procedure. One channel setting in the “Analog input (AI)” list can be copied to another channel and modified. 1. Right-click to select “Copy” 2. Right-click to select “Paste” 3. Edit copied CH DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 38: Discrete Input (Di)

    7.3.1 ASSIGNING I/O SIGNALS A maximum of 64-point discrete inputs (DI1 to DI64) can be monitored. Assign discrete inputs of I/O modules and/or remote I/Os connected to the DL8, following the procedure below. 7.3.1.1 ASSIGNING I/O MODULE TO DI (1) Click [Discrete input (DI)] button in “Input/Output” menu to open “Discrete input (DI)” list.
  • Page 39 Max. 16 channels per module can be assigned for discrete input. (N: module address assigned to the module) MODULE TYPE MODEL NUMBER CH NO. MODULE ADDRESS OF DL8 CH NO. OF DL8 4-channel module R8-DA4A R8-DAM16A 16-channel module R8-DAT16A2 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 40 (1) Refer to 6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O to assign remote I/Os as slave. 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “DI” configuration dialog. Input/Output Discrete input (DI) DI Con guration dialog 1.Click 2.Double-click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 41 Enter slave No. (0 to 11) set in (1). Modbus/TCP register type Choose [Input (1X)] or [Coil (0X)]. Modbus/TCP register address Set register address usable in the register type described above. Range: 1 to 65536 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 42 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “DI” Configuration dialog as explained in 7.3.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O TO DI. Input/Output Discrete input (DI) DI Con guration dialog 1.Click 2.Double-click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 43 Choose the device from the pull-down list. SLMP device No. Set the device number for the SLMP device. The input field of either "SLMP device No. (Decimal)" or "SLMP device No. (Hexadecimal)" will be active depending on the selected SLMP device. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 44 “AI BIT” fields. Refer to 7.2 ANALOG INPUT (AI). 2. Enter “AI CH No.,” and “AI BIT” 1. Select “AI” NOTE • This function is not available when “CH setting” of selected AI channel is set to PI. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 45: Basic Setting

    Set delay time in second for ON/OFF respectively. Counter • Mode The DL8 has a function which realizes DI as slow pulse (detection interval: 1 sec.). Choose from below the mode for the function. Disable: DI is not used as counter...

  • Page 46: Alarm Output (Type B, C, D & E)

    • DO controlled by web server or Modbus/TCP server, is operated in OR logic against the alarm output. • When alarm output is not used, set it to OFF. 7.3.4 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION CH configuration of one channel can be copied to another. Refer to 7.2.5 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 47: Pulse Input (Pi)

    A maximum of 32-point pulse inputs (PI1 to PI32) can be monitored. 32-bit integer data used for power monitoring signals and analog accumulation value for analog input (AI) are assigned to PI. Assign 32-bit data inputs of remote I/Os connected to the DL8, following the procedure below. 7.4.1.1 ASSIGNING I/O MODULE TO PI (1) Click [Pulse input (PI)] button in the “Input/Output”...
  • Page 48 (1) Refer to 6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O to assign remote I/O slaves. 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “PI” configuration dialog. 2.Double-click Input/Output Pulse input (PI) PI Con guration dialog 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 49 PI data takes 32 bits, handled as 2 consecutive-address data. Set the lower register address. Invert When upper and lower registers are not inverted, leave “Invert” check box blank. When M-System’s remote I/O is used, enter a check mark. (4) Set parameters according to the table below. PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Measuring mode Set the type of 32-bit data read from remote I/O.
  • Page 50 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “PI” Configuration dialog as explained in 7.4.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O TO PI. 2.Double-click Input/Output Pulse input (PI) PI Con guration dialog 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 51 Floating point value (single precision floating type) is identified and used as sampling data as it is. (display range: ±10,000,000,000.000) • Pulse range Set the same pulse range which is set at SLMP device. For detailed information, refer to the manuals for respective SLMP devices. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 52 Set the number of counts you need the module counts with continuous 100% status for the time unit. • Time unit Choose among Minute / Hour / Day. • Low-end cutout The lower limit value for AI sampling data (-2000 to 12000) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 53 In order to use analog accumulation, choose “%” as “Data Type” . 1 V at 0%, 5 V at 100%. Choose “Hour” as “Time Unit” for the engineering unit t/h. If “Counter Rate” is set to “30” an accumulated value of 30 is given when AI remains at 100% (5 V) for 1 hour. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 54: Basic Setting

    The counter can be reset at the timing of rising edge of a discrete input (DI). When this function is not used, set it to [Disable]. To enable the function, select a DI from the pull-down list. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 55: Alarm Zone Setting

    However, no offset is added when the difference is larger than the pulse count of the upper limit value. Note that this function is invalid even if it is checked for a zone with the largest upper limit value while [Reset count] remains valid for the zone. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 56: Alarm Output (Type B, C, D & E)

    • DO controlled by web server or Modbus/TCP server, is operated in OR logic against the alarm output. • When alarm output is not used, set it to OFF. 7.4.5 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION CH configuration of one channel can be copied to another. Refer to 7.2.5 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 57: Resetting Counter In A Regular Interval

    7.4.6 RESETTING COUNTER IN A REGULAR INTERVAL This function is added to the DL8 Ver. 1.5.x or later. AI “Time” input is used to reset PI counters in a regular interval so that pulse counts for a fixed period can be logged con- tinuously.

  • Page 58: Discrete Output (Do)

    7.5.1 ASSIGNING I/O SIGNALS A maximum of 64-point discrete outputs (DO1 to DO64) can be used. Assign discrete outputs of I/O modules and/or remote I/Os connected to the DL8, following the procedure below. 7.5.1.1 ASSIGNING I/O MODULE TO DO (1) Click [Discrete output (DO)] button in “Input/Output” menu to open “Discrete output (DO)” list.
  • Page 59 R8-DCM16ALH CH10 R8-DCT16A2 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 32-channel module R8-DCM32B2 CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 CH22 CH23 CH24 CH25 CH26 CH27 CH28 CH29 CH30 CH31 CH32 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 60 (1) Refer to 6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O to assign remote I/O slaves. 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “DO” configuration dialog. Input/Output Discrete output (DO) DO Con guration dialog 2.Double-click 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 61 Slave No. Enter slave No. (0 to 11) set in (1). Modbus/TCP register type Fixed at [Coil (0X]. Modbus/TCP register address Set register address usable in the register type described above. Range: 1 to 65536 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 62 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “DO” Configuration dialog as explained in 7.5.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O TO DO. Input/Output Discrete output (DO) DO Con guration dialog 2.Double-click 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 63 Choose the device from the pull-down list. SLMP device No. Set the device number for the SLMP device. The input field of either "SLMP device No. (Decimal)" or "SLMP device No. (Hexadecimal)" will be active depending on the selected SLMP device. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 64 (2) Set “CH setting” to “AO.” Enter AO channel No. to be assigned in “AO CH No.” and AO bit assignment in “AO BIT” (0 to 15) to be identified as ON status. Refer to 7.6 ANALOG OUTPUT (AO). 2. Enter “AO CH No.” 1. Select “AO” and “AO BIT” DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 65: Basic Setting

    • E-mail delivery success ( Type B, C, D & E ) DI count achieving event count • E-mail delivery failure ( Type B, C, D & E ) ( Type B, C, D & E ) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 66: Analog Output (Ao)

    7.6.1 ASSIGNING I/O SIGNALS A maximum of 32-point analog outputs (AO1 to AO32) can be used. Assign analog outputs of I/O modules and/or remote I/Os connected to the DL8, following the procedure below. 7.6.1.1 ASSIGNING I/O MODULE TO AO (1) Click [Analog output (AO)] button in “Input/Output” menu to open “Analog output (AO)” list.
  • Page 67 (1) Refer to 6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O to assign remote I/O slaves. 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “AO” configuration dialog. 2.Double-click Input/Output AO Con guration dialog Analog output (AO) 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 68 Slave No. Enter slave No. (0 to 11) set in (1). Modbus/TCP register type Fixed at [Holding Register (4X)]. Modbus/TCP register address Set register address usable in the register type described above. Range: 1 to 65536 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 69 1.Click Input/Output Slave setting 2.Double click Slave setting dialog 3.Enter 4.Click (2) Open “AO” Configuration dialog as explained in 7.6.1.2 ASSIGNING REMOTE I/O TO AO. 2.Double-click Input/Output AO Con guration dialog Analog output (AO) 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 70 Choose the device from the pull-down list. SLMP device No. Set the device number for the SLMP device. The input field of either "SLMP device No. (Decimal)" or "SLMP device No. (Hexadecimal)" will be active depending on the selected SLMP device. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 71: Basic Setting

    Specify Output data value (Engineering value ÷ Scaling) (-32768 to 32767). (Refer to 7.7 START MODE.) 7.6.3 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION CH configuration of one channel can be copied to another. Refer to 7.2.5 COPYING CH CONFIGURATION. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 72: Start Mode

    7.7 START MODE Specific output values (DO and AO) can be set for when the DL8 power supply is reset and restarted. (1) Click [Back] button to return to “Configuration” window from “Input/Output” menu. Click [System] to open “System” dialog box, and choose “Start mode” from the pull-down list.

  • Page 73: Web Server

    8. WEB SERVER 8.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS Remote monitoring PC, tablet or smart phone is available by the web server function of the DL8. Set up the web server following the procedure explained in the below sections. 8.2 TERMINAL, BROWSER The function check is performed with following environment.

  • Page 74: Menu View

    Enter the following URL on the browser and confirm that Menu view appears on the screen. • For PC: [Domain name or IP address of the router or the DL8]/index.html • For Smart Phone: [Domain name or IP address of the router or the DL8]/s_index.html...

  • Page 75: System

    (1) Click [Download from device] button in the main window to open “Configuration” window. Click [System] button to open “System” dialog. Enter texts for identification of your system to be displayed on the web browser menu. (Max. 64 characters) 1.Click 2.Click 3. Enter 4.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 76: User-Defined Image

    Image 3 Image 2 Image 3 To replace images, follow the procedure below. (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Choose [Maintenance] −...

  • Page 77: Data View

    AI in percentage (only for PC) • Status Zone name is displayed according to the signal value. AI Data View for Smart Phone • Signal Color set for the zone is displayed according to the signal value. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 78: Di Data View

    Used to reset the counter value • Status PI Data View for Smart Phone Zone name is displayed according to the signal value. • Signal Color set for the zone is displayed according to the signal value. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 79: Do Data View

    CH comment for each channel (only for PC) • Data Scaled engineering unit value • Unit Engineering unit set to each channel • Input Button to open the data field to set an output value AO Data View for Smart Phone DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 80: Trend View

    • Trend graphs are plotted by using “canvas” of HTML5. Graphs are plotted by quasi-canvas with “excanvas.js” if your browser does not support HTML5. Drawing complex lines or refreshing multiple screens may take a significant time. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 81: Screen Components

    5 seconds 10 minutes 10 seconds 20 minutes 30 seconds 1 hour 1 minute 2 hours 5 minutes 10 hours 10 minutes 1 day 30 minutes 3 days 1 hour 5 days 1 day 120 days DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 82: Setting

    DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to read setting from the DL8 and to open “Configuration” window. Click [Communication] − [Web server] buttons to open “Web server” dialog. Main Window...
  • Page 83 Put the check mark to draw with bold line. (5) When all 4 pens are set, click [OK] to temporarily save the setting. (6) To apply the new setting to the DL8, go back to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 84: Event View

    • Comment CH comment of event • Event / Status Zone name and status • Signal Color for zone and status NOTE • Event data is initialized when the power supply to the device is reset. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 85: Refreshing Screen

    Touch [Update] NOTE When a part of the browser view is not correctly displayed when the DL8 setting has been changed or due to other reasons such as communication failure, click [Refresh] button to refresh the browser view. 8.7.1 UPDATE INTERVAL SETTING 8.7.1.1 DATA VIEW...
  • Page 86 Click on “Trend” under “Menu” and select “-AutoRef-” to call up a dialog box. Specify an interval between 0 and 999 (seconds) and click [OK]. Trend View for PC 1.Click 3.Click Trend View for Smart Phone 2.Input 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 87 Click on “Event” under “Menu” and select “-AutoRef-” to call up a dialog box. Specify an interval between 0 and 999 (seconds) and click [OK]. Event View for PC 3.Click 1.Click Event View for Smart Phone 2.Input 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 88: Cloud Mode

    In the network configuration such as 4.2.3 STYLE 3: WAN-LAN, only one DL8 device can be accessed from WAN. For a monitoring system with more than one DL8 device, the same number of routers are required, and may result in ex- pensive communication cost.

  • Page 89: Setting

    When the interval is set to 1 day, specify the timing to transfer between 0 to 23 hours. (4) Click [OK] to temporarily save the setting. To apply the new setting to the DL8, go back to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 90: Status Verification

    (1) Connect the DL8 and the PC with the COP-US cable. COP-US (2) Turn on the DIP SW1 at the front of the DL8. (3) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Communications log] button to display “Communications log” window.
  • Page 91 Parity : None (3) Turn on the DIP SW1 at the front of the DL8. (4) When FTP transfer is started, communication log can be checked by the terminal software. While watching the log, confirm the settings until transfer is successfully completed.

  • Page 92: Login Id, Password, Port Number

    8.9 LOGIN ID, PASSWORD, PORT NUMBER Password is usable to access the DL8 web server. Set as explained below. HTTP port number can be changed. (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed.
  • Page 93 To apply the new setting to the DL8, go back to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. NOTE • Login ID and password for the DL8 web server are used for basic identification purpose, not for any security. • After changing login ID or password, click [Refresh] button of the browser to refresh the cache.

  • Page 94: Print

    After printing is completed, click the same view selector button again to return to “normal mode” . When the view is switched to “normal mode” , a message appears. Click [OK]. The view returns to the state as in (1). DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 95: Print Setting

    Check [Print Background Colors and Images] and [Enable Shrink-to-Fit]. 1.Check 2.Check 8.10.3.2 FIREFOX Choose [File] − [Page Setup...] and set as shown below. Check [Print Background (colors & images)] and [Shrink to fit Page Width]. 1.Check 2.Check DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 96 Screen image can be printed as it is on Chrome. Setup as shown below. Check [Background graphics]. 1.Check NOTE • For the screen for smart phone, print mode is not available. • If setup for background printing is not found, check the software version of your web browser. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 97: Event Reporting E-Mail (Type B, C, D & E)

    E-mails can be sent by event triggers (such as AI or PI going into a specified zone, DI status changing or DI count reaching a target value) or at a specified time. The DL8 sends an e-mail to a mail server by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Each terminal receives the mail from the server.

  • Page 98: Communication Setting

    9.2 COMMUNICATION SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window.
  • Page 99 Disable Disable NOTE • POP3 is incorporated for POP before SMTP. The DL8 is unable to receive e-mails. • Most mail servers provide means to prevent nuisance e-mails. Please contact the management company for details. • It is not guaranteed that this function can connect to all mail server.

  • Page 100: E-Mail Setting

    9.3 E-MAIL SETTING The DL8 can register 32 mail addresses, 32 event messages, 1 regular message, and 1 delivery failure contact output. Setting procedure is as follows. 9.3.1 ADDRESS LIST (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed.

  • Page 101: Event Report

    (1) Prepare a message reporting an event. Click [Event report] button in “E-mail” menu to open “Event report” list. Double-click a row to open “Event report” setting dialog. Set the mode to “Enable” . The DL8 does not send e-mails if the mode is set to “Disable” . E-mail...
  • Page 102 3. Select “None,” “ON,” or “OFF” 4.Click 5.Click 1.Click (6) Click [OK] button to temporarily save the setting. To enable the setting, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. Event report setting dialog 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 103: Copying Messages

    Different messages can be sent depending on the signal’s transition direction (up/down) from one zone to another for AI and PI. Prepared messages for event report are listed in “Select event” list. Choose a mail to send. Transfer the setting to the DL8 on completion of setting all zones and channels. 9.3.3 COPYING MESSAGES Messages can be copied in “Event report”...

  • Page 104: Regular Report

    3. Select “Disable” or “Enable” 4. Set 0 to 59 5.Click 6.Click 1.Click (4) Click [OK] button to temporarily save the setting. To enable the setting, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 105: Delivery Failure Output

    • Maximum data volume of one e-mail attached with CH data is limited to approx. 4 kB. If a large volume of CH data is attached, some of the data may not be sent completely. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 106: Test Mail

    • To test a regular report Click [Send test mail] button next to “Regular report” . (3) Confirm that the terminal receives the e-mail. COM LED blinks while the DL8 is sending a mail. NOTE • When the mode of a message in the event or regular report is set to “Disable” , test mailing of the message is not pos- sible.

  • Page 107: Mail Setting Via Web Browser

    “Address list” , “Mode” , “Subject” , “Body,” and mail recipients can be changed via web browser. Test mail is also available. 9.5.2 SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window.

  • Page 108: Accessing The Url

    9.5.3 ACCESSING THE URL (1) Specify the URL below on your browser. • MAIL SETTING: [Domain name or IP address of the router or the DL8]/cfg_e/mail.html (2) Enter the login ID and your password. • LOGIN ID: dl8cfg • PASSWORD: Password set for the DLCFG access via network.

  • Page 109: Report Setting

    A maximum of 32 event message templates and 1 regular mail template can be created and edited. 1.Click (2) Click [Edit] button to open a template as shown below. Edit its contents and click [OK] to save. 1.Click (3) Click [Test mail] button to send a test mail. 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 110: Retransmission

    9.6 RETRANSMISSION The DL8 retries transmission of an undelivered message in 30 seconds after timeout, up to 5 times, and then discards the message if it is still not sent. 9.7 DISABLING E-MAIL FUNCTION The e-mail function can be disabled by turning on the front DIP SW2.

  • Page 111: Ftp Client (Type B, C, D & E)

    DL8 creates a new file to store data again. • When adjusting the clock backward within 10 sec. DL8 waits until the clock reaches the time when the latest data was stored and starts storing data. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 112 • Check the file size if some part of the data is not indicated on a PC application. • The transfer interval setting is ignored by the DL8 version 1.1 or earlier. • FTP transfer is executed in passive mode.

  • Page 113: Setting

    10.3 SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to read setting from the DL8 and to open “Configuration” window.

  • Page 114: Test Transmission

    FTP test transmission is available using the DLCFG. Follow the procedure as explained below. Main Window Maintenance 1.Click 3.Click 2.Click The DL8 sends data stored in the memory and at the moment of the transmission. Storing Interval Test Transmission Time Storing Data Test: Sending stored data plus...

  • Page 115: Logging Function (Type C, D & E)

    • This function is not available with Type A or B. • Logging must be stopped before uploading a setting regarding logging to the DL8. (Refer to 11.3.2 SETTING.) • The DL8 stops storing data in the SD card when it is full.

  • Page 116: Unit Operation And Led Indication

    SD CARD 11.2.1.2 EJECTING SD CARD (1) Make sure that DL8 is not logging. Logging must be stopped. (2) Hold down SD CARD button for 4 sec. or more until SD CARD LED turns off. (3) Push in the SD card and release it to unlock. Remove the card gently.

  • Page 117: Logging

    LOGGING LED turns on while one or more logging function(s) is/are running. LOGGING & SD CARD LED: ON POWER DPLX LOGGING SD CARD SEND LOGGING ERROR LOGGING SD CARD SD CARD NOTE • Be sure to stop logging before turning off the power of the DL8. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 118 NOTE • When “Auto start” is enabled, be sure to set an SD card into the slot before turning on the power supply to the DL8. Logging does not start automatically if no SD card is detected at the startup.

  • Page 119: Data Logging

    Logging error information in the system log (Refer to 15.2.6 SYSTEM LOG.) *1. The DL8 records file headers at the moment when the file is created and data logging is started. If an identical file name is detected, the file header is added to the tail end of this file.
  • Page 120 • File with a name designating a date : The DL8 creates a new file when the first data is sampled after the dateline. • File with a name designating a month : The DL8 creates a new file when the first data is sampled after the first dateline of month.

  • Page 121: Setting

    11.3.2 SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to read setting from the DL8 and to open “Configuration” window.
  • Page 122 3. Select time of day 6.Click 2.Click Click [Set offset to all] button in “Set offset” window to open “Set offset to all” dialog, and single offset setting of 0 to 23 hours can be applied to all hours. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 123 (7) Set a dateline between 0 to 23 hours. Refer to (*3) in 11.3.1 SPECIFICATIONS. Data logging (8) Set headers (1st to 3rd rows) in comma-separated text strings (max. 1024 characters). Data logging Line 1 2. Set a comma-separated text 3.Click 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 124 (10) Click [OK] button in “Data logging” window to temporarily save the setting. Data logging 1.Click (11) To enable the setting, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. When the DL8 is logging, stop logging before uploading the new setting. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 125: System Log

    11.4 SYSTEM LOG 11.4.1 SPECIFICATIONS A log on the internal system operation of the DL8 can be stored in the SD card. Refer to 15.2.6 SYSTEM LOG for the contents. ITEM DESCRIPTION File path “SLOG.TXT” file is created in “\LOG” folder created under the root directory of the SD card.

  • Page 126: Event Log

    (2) Set “Event log” to “Enable” and click [OK] button to return to “Logging” menu. (3) To enable the settings, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. When the DL8 is logging, stop logging before uploading the new setting. ■ [Data sample]...

  • Page 127: Mailing Log

    (2) Set “Mailing log” to “Enable” and click [OK] button to return to “Logging” menu. (3) To enable the setting, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. While the DL8 is logging, stop logging before uploading the new setting.

  • Page 128: Channel Event Log

    11.7.2 SETTING (1) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to read setting from the DL8 and to open “Configuration” window. Click [Logging] button to open “Logging” menu. Then click [General] button to open “General” dialog.
  • Page 129 3. Select channels to log 4.Click (4) To enable the setting, return to “Configuration” window and click [Upload to device] button. When the DL8 is logging, stop logging before uploading the new setting. [Data sample] 2013/06/28 20:28:32 AI01 AREA1 2013/06/28 20:29:01 AI01 AREA2...

  • Page 130: Automatic File Deletion

    Old data can be automatically deleted when remaining free area of the SD card is less than 100 MB. The data folder of the oldest month is deleted when the DL8 detects less than 100 MB of free area when logging data has been saved in the card.

  • Page 131: Approximate Logging Time Period

    Establish a regular practice for smooth operations. • With the automatic file deletion function enabled, be aware of remaining free memory area as files are deleted in a unit of a folder for a month. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 132: Ftp Server (Type C, D & E)

    • Deleting files during logging (writing) is prohibited. • Downloading an updated file during logging (writing) is available. • Simultaneous access to a file by multiple clients is prohibited. • File writing related functions are not guaranteed. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 133 NOTE • To use FTPS protocol to perform encrypted communication, it is required to install a web server certificate on the DL8. (For FTPS communication, it is not necessary to install a certificate for the certification authority on a terminal such as a PC which connects to the DL8.)

  • Page 134: Setting

    12.3 SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window. Click [Download from device] button to read setting from the DL8 and to open “Configuration” window.

  • Page 135: Ftp Client Software

    (2) Click “General” tab of “Internet Properties” . Click “settings” button to show “Temporary Internet Files and History settings” . (3) Under “Check for newer versions of stored pages:” , check “Every time I visit the webpage.” DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 136: Setting

    Folders and files can be viewed graphically on Internet Explorer as FTP client. Open “Internet Options” or "Internet Properties" and check “Enable FTP folder view (outside of Internet Explorer)” under "Browsing" in “Advanced” tab. 1.Check DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 137: Connection

    12.4.3 CONNECTION (1) Start FTP client software (Explorer or a browser) and enter the following in the address input field. ftp://(Domain name or IP address of the router or DL8) (2) A login dialog appears. Enter the login ID and password set in 12.3 SETTING and click [Log on] button.

  • Page 138: I/O Mapping (Type D & E)

    • AO or DO channels mapped by the I/O mapping function cannot be controlled via a web browser or Modbus/TCP network. 13.2 SETTING (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window.
  • Page 139 (7) To enable the setting, click [Back] button and return to “Configuration” window. Click [Upload to device] button. NOTE • When connecting to the DL8 via WAN, it is strongly recommended to use VPN in terms of security. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 140: Other Settings

    • Be sure to set time zone according to the DL8 location to use the automatic time correction function. Refer to 14.1.2 TIME ZONE • When Mode of SNTP is set to “Enable” and time of the DL8 is changed over the turn of a day, the clock synchroniza- tion works.

  • Page 141: Time Zone

    14.1.2 TIME ZONE Set the time zone (-12 to 13) of the DL8 location so that the local time of the DL8 is corrected based on the set time zone when time is obtained from the SNTP server. Factory setting is +09:00 (Japan time).

  • Page 142: Modbus/Tcp Slave

    14.2 MODBUS/TCP SLAVE 14.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS The Modbus/TCP slave function is used to read data of the DL8 via network by a PLC or a SCADA system with Modbus/ TCP master function. The register map of the Modbus/TCP is shown in the following table.
  • Page 143 30160 PI30 (upper) 30029 AI29 30129 PI15 (lower) 30161 PI31 (lower) 30030 AI30 30130 PI15 (upper) 30162 PI31 (upper) 30031 AI31 30131 PI16 (lower) 30163 PI32 (lower) 30032 AI32 30132 PI16 (upper) 30164 PI32 (upper) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 144 40004 40012 AO12 40020 AO20 40028 AO28 40005 40013 AO13 40021 AO21 40029 AO29 40006 40014 AO14 40022 AO22 40030 AO30 40007 40015 AO15 40023 AO23 40031 AO31 40008 40016 AO16 40024 AO24 40032 AO32 DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 145 Illegal Data Value slave Device Failure Acknowledge slave Device Busy Negative Acknowledge Memory Parity Error ■ Diagnostic Subfunctions CODE NAME Return Query Data Restart Comm. Option Return Diagnostic Register Change ASCII Input Delimiter Force Listen Only Mode DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 146 (00) (04) (01) (00) (04) (1) Transaction ID The DL8 does not check the transaction identifier. Set “00” “00” in hexadecimal. (2) Protocol ID The DL8 does not check the protocol identifier. Set “00” “00” in hexadecimal. (3) Length Set the total data bytes of No. 6 and following bytes.

  • Page 147: Setting

    14.2.2 SETTING Follow the procedure shown below to set the Modbus/TCP slave. (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING. DLCFG COP-US (2) Start the DLCFG to show the main window.

  • Page 148: Dlcfg Via Network

    Password : Max. 64 single-byte alphanumeric characters (3) Click [Upload to device] button to transfer the setting to the DL8, and then restart the device. Click [Back] button to return to the DLCFG main window. (4) Click [Connect] button to open “Connect” dialog.
  • Page 149 • When setting from the in-plant LAN, data packets may be blocked. Contact your IT network administrator in such cases. • The port address used for the DLCFG is 30301. Set the same port address for the DL8 and the DLCFG. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 150: Language

    Click [OK] to return to “Configuration” window. (3) To enable the setting, click [Upload to device] on the “Configuration” window. Item affected by changing language. ITEM DESCRIPTION Mailing log The format of logging recorded to SD card. (11.6 MAILING LOG) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 151: Maintenance

    To create new configuration setting, start by clicking [New setting] button in the main window. NOTE • Be sure to use the DLCFG PC Configurator Software when you edit the DL8 setting file. The DL8 is not supported when its setting file is edited by another tool such as a text editor.

  • Page 152: Maintenance Menu

    1.Click 15.2.2 DATE/TIME The calendar clock of the DL8 can be manually adjusted. Click [Date/time] button to open “Date/Time” dialog, in which the current time of your PC is indicated. Enter a new time and click [Apply] button to set it in the internal RTC (real-time clock).

  • Page 153: Mac Address

    15.2.4 MAC ADDRESS Click [MAC address] button to indicate the MAC address of the DL8. Maintenance MAC address 1.Click 15.2.5 DL8 VERSION Click [DL8 version] button to indicate the firmware version of the DL8. Maintenance DL8 version 1.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 154: System Log

    Abnormal communication between modules DISK error Abnormal SD card NOTE • Please provide the system log contents when you consult M-System for checking your DL8 operation. • Messages are subject to change without notice. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 155: Preset Count

    Preset value Set a preset value in engineering unit value. (3) Click [Upload to device] button to write the preset value to the DL8. 15.2.8 FTP CLIENT TEST (TYPE B, C, D & E) Test transmission of the FTP client function is available. Refer to 10.4 TEST TRANSMISSION.

  • Page 156: Start/Stop Logging (Type C, D & E)

    2.Click 15.2.12 USER DEFINED BROWSER VIEW (TYPE D & E) Browser views of the user’s own programming is imported to the DL8. Resetting the browser views to the initial state (ex-factory state) is also possible. Refer to 16.2 PROCEDURE FOR CREATING AND TRANSFERRING BROWSER VIEW DATA for details.

  • Page 157: Dlcfg Version

    Click (or right-click) on the DLCFG icon at the left lop of the DLCFG main window to show a menu. Choose “About DLCFG_EG...” to show the version No. information. 1.Click Main Window Version No. 2.Click DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 158: User Defined Browser View (Type D & E)

    M-System. Please be aware that M-System does not extend customer support to basic questions regarding web site programming. The DL8 is only capable of basic web server function for file I/O handling, NOT capable of running programs such as CGI or Script, provided from the server side.

  • Page 159: Step 3: Downloading To The Dl8

    Download the file “sample.html” created in STEP 2 to the DL8, using the DLCFG. (1) Connect the DL8 with the COP-US cable to the PC to which the DLCFG is installed. For connection setting, refer to 4.3 IP ADDRESS SETTING.

  • Page 160: Step 4: Confirming Browser Views

    16.2.4 STEP 4: CONFIRMING BROWSER VIEWS Now open “sample.html” uploaded to the DL8 in STEP 3 on a web browser. The data is located under “/user” directory. Specify “user/sample.html” to view the data. Example : DL8 IP address 192.168.0.1 Default menu view : http://192.168.0.1/index.html...

  • Page 161: User Defined View

    </html> The [AI1_DATA] part is now replaced with AI1 value. The [AI1_DATA] is one of the original tags provided by the DL8. A data monitoring view can be built without using JavaScript. The DL8 original tags are usable only in .html files.

  • Page 162: Data File Specifications

    ■ : 1 to 64 [DO■_COMM] DO■ CH comment [DO■_DATA] DO■ Status (display comment) [AO■_NAME] AO■ CH name ■ : 1 to 32 [AO■_COMM] AO■ CH comment [AO■_DATA] AO■ Engineering unit value [AO■_UNIT] AO■ Engineering unit DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 163: Javascript Format Data Files (.Js)

    16.4.2 JAVASCRIPT FORMAT DATA FILES (.js) Character set : UTF-8 Cloud mode : Available (DL8 data is transferred to the cloud server.) FILE NAME DATA VARIABLE DEFINITION FORMAT dl_header.js var year = 2014; Present time var mon = 7; var day = 3;...
  • Page 164 Engineering unit value data string (Pen 2) var trend_p■_ch2 = [90.00,...,100.00]; Engineering unit value data string (Pen 3) var trend_p■_ch3 = [90.00,...,100.00]; Engineering unit value data string (Pen 4) var trend_p■_ch4 = [90.00,...,100.00]; (continued to next page) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...
  • Page 165 = ["2014/07/03",...]; Date/Time (Hour/Min/Sec) var ev_time2 = ["11:00:00",...]; var ev_ch = ["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4",...]; var ev_comment = ["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4",...]; CH name CH comment var ev_comment = ["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4",...]; var ev_message = ["HH","L","NORMAL","H",...]; Event message string Color var ev_color = ["#008040",...]; DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 166: Json Format Data Files (.Json)

    16.4.3 JSON FORMAT DATA FILES (.json) Character set : UTF-8 Cloud mode : Not available (DL8 data is not transferred to the cloud server.) FILE NAME DATA VARIABLE DEFINITION FORMAT data_ai.json Present time year:2014, mon:7, day:3, hour:17, min:0, sec:0, dl_time1:”2014/07/03”, dl_time2:”17:00:00”,...
  • Page 167 Engineering unit value data string (Pen 1) trend_ch1:[90.00,...,100.00], Engineering unit value data string (Pen 2) trend_ch2:[90.00,...,100.00], Engineering unit value data string (Pen 3) trend_ch3:[90.00,...,100.00], Engineering unit value data string (Pen 4) trend_ch4:[90.00,...,100.00] (continued to next page) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 168: Xml Format Data Files (Command.xml)

    CH comment ev_comment:["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4",...], Event message string ev_message:["HH","L","NORMAL","H",...], Color ev_color:["#008040",...] 16.4.4 XML FORMAT DATA FILES (command.xml) Cloud mode : Not available (Commands are executed by the DL8 device itself.) TAG 1 TAG 2 TAG 3 VALUE DATA TAG 3 NOTES...

  • Page 169: Cloud Mode

    + JavaScript format data files (Refer to 16.4.3 JSON FORMAT DATA FILES (.json).) Second time and later: .html files of user defined browser view data + JavaScript format data files (Refer to 16.4.3 JSON FORMAT DATA FILES (.json).) DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 170: Troubleshooting

    . (Refer to Section 14.3.) Unable to connect Is the port address 30301 of the Set the IP address and the port address 30301 of DL8 manually with DL8 router used for DLCFG open? in the NAT setting of the router.

  • Page 171: R8 I/O Module

    Isn’t the LAN cable disconnected Make sure that the PC and the LAN cable are connected with or removed from a hub? the hub. Use a crossing cable in connecting DL8 directly. Is POWER LED of DL8 on? (Refer to Section 17.2.) Aren’t the IP addresses over-...

  • Page 172: Wi-Fi Connection

    (Refer to Section 8.3.1.) (Refer to Section Is the port open in setting the IP Set the IP address and the port address (default: 80) of DL8 4.2.1.) address of DL8 manually? manually in the NAT setting of the router.

  • Page 173: Web Server

    (Refer to Section 14.2.) Unable to connect Is the port address 502 of the Set the IP address and the port address 502 of DL8 manually in via the router. router used for Modbus/TCP the NAT setting of the router.

  • Page 174: Slmp Client

    Connect the LAN cable firmly. Check the connection lamp of connect to SLMP- or removed from a hub? the hub. compatible devices. Is the IP address set to DL8 Set the IP address manually. (Refer to Section 4.3.) manually? Do DL8 and the SLMP devices Check the network address.

  • Page 175: Ftp Client (Type B, C, D & E)

    (Refer to Section 11.3.2-(2).) Does LOGGING LED turn on? Press and hold Logging Button of DL8 for 1 second or more. (Refer to Section 11.2.2.1.) Click [Start/stop logging] button in “Maintenance” window of DLCFG to start logging. (Refer to Section 15.2.10.) Are the channels to log data Check the specified channels with DLCFG.

  • Page 176: Ftp Server (Type C, D & E)

    Make sure that login to DL8 is possible using DOS commands client such as a PC? for example. Unable to make Is DL8 connecting to the Internet? Make sure that the PC connects to the Internet. FTP connection (Refer to Section 17.6.) to DL8 via the...

  • Page 177: Version History

    • DO operation from browser can be prohibited. (7.5.2 BASIC SETTING) • AO operation from browser can be prohibited. (7.6.2 BASIC SETTING) • “START MODE” is added to set initial value to DO and AO when the DL8 power supply is reset and restarted. (7.7 START MODE) •...

  • Page 178: Rev.4

    • On a simple web server, it is possible to enable/disable the setting to display E-mail setting view. • When the settings in which ID and/or password fields are left as default or blank are transferred to the DL8, a warning message is displayed.

  • Page 179: Rev.22

    • [Preset overflow at reset] option has been added to the [Reset count] function for PI. • Fixed to retry up to two times when time synchronization by SNTP has failed. • Pen marks display area has been added to trend graphs. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 180: Others

    • The problem that for e-mail sending, when the signature algorithm of SSL certificate for an e-mail server connected to the DL8 is SHA-2, an e-mail sending error may occur is resolved. * During recent years, as signature algorithm of SSL certificate migrates from SHA-1 to SHA-2, sending e-mail is not avail- able even with an e-mail server which sends e-mail correctly.

  • Page 181: Resolve The Problem That Sometimes Accumulated Value Is Miss- Ing After Recovery From Communication Error

    I/O channel, the rest of slaves cannot be connected. • Fixed the problem that even though the communication setting has been changed, the new setting will not be applied and/or the previous connection is maintained. DL8 USERS MANUAL EM-7691-B Rev.24...

  • Page 182: License

    19. LICENSE DL8 and DLCFG incorporate exPat. Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated docu- mentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use,...
  • Page 183 DL8 incorporates the software subject to the terms and conditions of Camellia license below. camellia.c ver 1.2.0 Copyright (c) 2006,2007 NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) . All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...

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