Software Description - Emerson Rosemount 700XA Reference Manual

Overview
June 2022
To connect the GC to a PC, use a direct serial line, an optional Ethernet cable, or a
Modbus
Several chromatograms may be displayed via Rosemount MON2020 with separate color
schemes, allowing you to compare present and past data.
In most cases, it is essential to use Rosemount MON2020 to configure and troubleshoot
the GC. The PC may be remotely connected via Ethernet, telephone, radio, or satellite
communications. Once installed and configured, the GC can operate independently for
long periods of time.
1.3

Software description

The gas chromatograph (GC) uses two distinct types of software. This enables total
flexibility in defining the calculation sequence, report content, format, type and amount of
data for viewing, control, and/or transmission to another computer or controller
assembly.
The two types are:
• Embedded GC firmware
• Rosemount MON2020 software
The RTOS firmware and the application configuration software are installed when the
Rosemount 700XA is shipped.
The application configuration is tailored to the customer's process and shipped on a USB
stick. The hardware and software are tested together as a unit before the equipment
leaves the factory.
Rosemount MON2020 communicates with the GC and can be used to initiate site system
setup, such as operational parameters, application modifications, and maintenance.
1.3.1 Embedded gas chromatograph (GC) firmware
The GC's embedded firmware supervises operation of the Rosemount 700XA through its
internal microprocessor-based controller.
All direct hardware interface is via this control software. It consists of a multitasking
program that controls separate tasks in system operation, as well as hardware self-testing,
user application downloading, start-up, and communication. After configuration, the GC
can operate as a stand-alone unit.
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Reference Manual
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