Operating Instructions

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Document Conventions
The following table lists conventions designed to help you use the OPC Data Manager Manual.
Convention Example
Numbered lists indicate a
procedure with sequential steps.
1. From the Trend menu, click Copy Definition.
2. Select the Trend Definition window where you
want to place the copied information.
Actions that you should perform
are specified in boldface type.
1. Type F for field panels.
2. Click OK to save changes and close the dialog
box.
Error and system messages are
displayed in Courier New
font.
The message Report Definition
successfully renamed is displayed in the
status bar.
Brackets [placeholder] indicate
text that can vary based on your
selection.
If you select Hours, Days, Weeks or Months from the
Time Period list, specify a parameter in the # of
[units] box.
Names of menus, menu
commands, dialog boxes, buttons,
tabs, and fields are in initial letter
capitalization format.
View menu
Critical Alarm Selection dialog box
Alarm History button
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Related Documents
In addition to reading this manual, you should also be familiar with the following Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. technical documents.
• Setting Up OPCServer
(OPCServer.chm)—describes settings and configuration for the Insight
OPCServer option.
• Setting Up Soft Controller
(GSSC.chm)—describes installation and configuration for Soft Controller
software.
These manuals, along with information about other Siemens Building Technologies products, services,
and technical training classes, can be obtained from your local Siemens Building Technologies
representative.