Introduction The Orenco custom VeriComm (VCOM) control panel provides system operators with unparalleled control, maintenance, and management of their onsite systems. System operators can manage multiple alarm conditions reported from onsite systems. Extensive alarm data can be maintained on each alarm occurrence, enabling the operator to track system performance and to ensure regulatory requirements.
Table of Contents Introduction ..................2 HyperTerminal ..................4 To Create a New Connection..............4 To Connect Remotely to a Custom VCOM Panel ......... 5 To Connect Directly to a Custom VCOM Panel ........6 Login Screen..................7 Login Procedure ..................7 Run Mode Menu ................8 1.
HyperTerminal HyperTerminal is designed to satisfy your basic communications needs in an easy-to-use product. The user interface is similar to most Windows operating systems. HyperTerminal is typically located in the Start Menu under the Accessories option. To Create a New Connection When the VCOM panel is installed and accessed for the first time, a new connection for the site must be created.
Step 3: Click the Modify button. Step 4: Be sure the ‘Use country/region code and area code’ box is NOT checked. Step 5: Click the Configure button. Step 6: Change the maximum speed to 9600 and click OK. Step 7: Click the Cancel button until all of the windows are gone. The HyperTerminal window is now available.
To Connect Directly to a Custom VCOM Panel After a new connection for the site has been created and saved, the site can now be accessed directly. A null modem cable is needed for the direct connection. Connect one end of the null modem cable to the serial port on the laptop and the other end to the serial port on the telemetry board.
Login Screen Once the computer and VCOM panel have made a successful connection, the login screen will be displayed. L0 Ok Std TriNet - copyright 1988-98, ISAC Inc. V4.16E <============================================================> •= A valid user name and TTTTTTTTTTTTT password are required to gain TTTTTTTTTTTTT NNNN NNN N...
Run Mode Menu This main menu is displayed after a successful login. The name of the current page being displayed will be labeled. The following options are available by pressing the number or letter that corresponds to the desired mode. RUN MODE MENU V4.20M <=============================================================>...
Page Select Menu The Page Select Menu will be displayed after the System Status Displays page has been selected from the Run Mode Menu. The Page Select Menu provides access to predefined pages within the custom application. These pages define various aspects of your system (e.g., inputs, outputs, system status, settings, flows, etc.) and are available for your viewing.
Flow Data Page(s) Inputs & Outputs Multiple flow data pages may exist for your Multiple input and output pages may exist for system. These pages provide detailed flow your system. These pages display the status data (e.g., pump cycles today, pump time of digital and/or analog inputs and outputs.
5. Sts If this column contains a variable, the point can be changed or adjusted. 6. CurTm Provides the elapsed time for the current value. 7. PrevTime Provides the total elapsed time for the previous point value. 8. Why? Defines the reason for the value if available (e.g., rules, inputs, default value, etc.).
point number and press Enter. To Force a Digital Point On When a point is forced on, the TriNet Logic for that point is overridden. The point will no longer use the internal program to determine its state. The point will continue to stay on until it is returned to Auto(A) state.
•= Changes to parameters must be made between screen updates or they will not be saved. (This can be avoided by pressing the Enter key L0 Ok Std SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY TUE 2/20/01 12:14 <================================================================> immediately after a letter is Digital Outputs entered in the “Sts”...
•= Changes to parameters must be made between screen L0 Ok Std SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY TUE 2/20/01 12:08 updates or they will not be <================================================================> saved. (This can be avoided Dose Tank Settings by pressing the Enter key Description Value Sts CurTm PrevTm Why?
•= Changes to parameters must be made between screen L0 Ok Std SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY TUE 2/20/01 12:36 <================================================================> updates or they will not be Digital Outputs saved. (This can be avoided by pressing the Enter key Description Value Sts CurTm PrevTm Why? 241 RecircTankPump1...
System Status Menu A point can be evaluated in detail using the menu option on the choices. The rules for the point can be displayed. The type of information presented is useful for various troubleshooting procedures. The cursor must be placed in the “Sts” column of the point for evaluation. Common functions are as follows: L0 Ok Std SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY...
Explain the Point Value (A) This option will describe the program logic that is currently responsible for the point’s valvue. All other value possibilities are listed. POINT VALUE EXPLANATION ======================= THU 3/1/01 11:34 Std Point# 1 (AlarmStatusRec) is now: LowLvl DUE TO Rule 119 •= If no data is available, a...
Change Time/Date (I) The time and date are used in the programing, so it is necessary for the VCOM panel to have the correct time and date. The clock is 24-hour and does not require AM or PM. L0 Ok Std SYSTEM DEFINITIONS <================================================================>...
Logs (Q,S,U) These pages will display the activity log, alarm log, or user log. The activity log will report input or output activity with a date and time stamp. To view an activity log, the cursor must be on the digital input/output to be monitored before entering the System Status Menu.
Maintenance Log Any changes or adjustments to the system can be manually logged for future reference. L0 Ok Std RUN MODE MENU V4.16E <===========================================================> 1) System Status Displays 2) Maintenance Log Entry 3) Maintenance Log Report 4) Expanded Reports Menu 5) Enter a Password 6) Initiate a Call Back P) TRINET Program Mode Menu...
Retrieving Logs To download various logs (i.e., user, alarm, or activity) from the panel, follow the steps below. L0 Ok Dls RUN MODE MENU V4.20M <====================================================================> 1) System Status Displays 2) Maintenance Log Entry 3) Maintenance Log Report 4) Expanded Reports Menu 5) Enter a Password 6) Initiate a Call Back P) TRINET Program Mode Menu...
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L0 Ok Dls ACTIVITY LOG REPORT <====================================================================> ∗= The file will be downloaded to the specified path with the specified file name. Report for which point (1-480 or 0 for all)? 1 ∗= If the file is saved in a .txt format, then it can be easily Report format (A for ASCII, D for DIF)? D accessed with any text...
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