Configuration Guide User Manual

Micro-PWC CONFIGURATION GUIDE
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6.0 Logs
6.1 Introduction
A log is used to collect and format data for use in reports and spreadsheet calculations. Two types of logs
are available on the Micro-PWC:
• Event Logs
• Spreadsheet Logs
Event Logs are used to examine the Historical Database and create lists of all events which occurred
within a specific time span.
Spreadsheet Logs are used to obtain data from, change, and put data into the Global database, and to
load the data into spreadsheets, allowing the user to format, store, and perform calculations using live pro-
cess data. Spreadsheet logs are synchronized within the local console group. This means a spreadsheet
log can be configured or changed on on any node in the same console group. The resulting changes are
reflected on all other nodes in the console group. On the Micro-PWC, Spreadsheet Log configuration is
performed using Microsoft EXCEL.
6.2 Accessing Log Configuration
Log configuration is accessed by using the pull-down menus available from the System Window Menu but-
ton. Select the sequence Menu > Configure > Logs. The Log Configuration window (Figure 6-1) will
appear.
✎ Notes 1. Logs are sent to a printer device when generated. If a printer
has been configured with the Device Type of “File”, logs configured
to print to that printer device will be sent to that file, rather than to an
actual hard copy printer. (See Device Type in Section 2.8.3.1.4 , for
additional information.)
2. Printers used to print scheduled logs must support PostScript.
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Figure 6-1. Log Configuration Window