User’s Manual WX1 GateDX-P IM WX1-02E 6th Edition
This manual describes the functions and operating procedures of GateDX-P. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning operation. After reading the manual, keep it in a convenient location for quick reference in the event a question arises. Gate-DXP is a software program that acquires data from the DX100P/DX200 and transfers it to DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor.
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Overview of This Manual Structure of This Manual This user’s manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Title Overview 2 Operating Procedure 3 Detailed Description of Functions Index Description Gives an overview of the GateDX-P software. Lists the PC requirements for running Gate-DXP and gives information about system configuration. Gives procedures for entering environment and data logging interval settings, and how to monitor the operational status of the software.
1 Contents Software License Agreement............................................................................................................. ii Overview of This Manual.................................................................................................................. iv Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 1.2 Chapter 2 Overview of GateDX-P Functions......................................................................................... 1-1 System Overview........................................
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 1 Overview of GateDX-P Functions 2 3 Index Features • Runs as a Windows application. • Up to 16 DX100P/DX200Ps can be linked. • Measurement can be performed at intervals of up to 0.5 seconds*. * IM WX1-02E Overview Gate-DXP is a software program that acquires data from the DX100P/DX200 and transfers it to DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor. Using GateDX-P allows you to monitor data on DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor that is measured on the DX100P or DX200P.
1.2 System Overview System This software can connect with and download data from DX100P/DX200Ps having the following characteristics. • DX100P: Style 4 or later. The /C2 option is required for RS-232 communications. The /C3 option is required for RS-422-A/485 communications. • DX200P: Style 4 or later. The /C2 option is required for RS-232 communications. The /C3 option is required for RS-422-A/485 communications.
1.2 System Overview 1 Note Overview An RS-232 to RS-422-A/485 converter is required to perform communications between the software and another DX100P/DX200P via RS-422-A/485 (Yokogawa ML2 RS232C/RS485 recommended).
1.2 System Overview System Configuration GateDX-P TCP/IP connection Monitor server protocol Data transfer Remote Monitor Converter Up to 16 DX100P/DX200Ps It is recommended that you run GateDX-P and DAQLOGGER on separate PCs.
Chapter 2 2.1 Operation Procedure 1 Running and Exiting GateDX-P Running the Software 2 Procedure Operation Procedure 1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Programs > YOKOGAWA DAQWORX > 3 GateDXP > GateDX-P. The Gate-DX-P Configurator opens, displaying the user interface. Index Note • • When you start GateDX-P it is restored to the same status that was active during the previous session.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings The following settings can be entered using the configurator. • DX100P/DX200P assignments, communications settings, and login settings • Acquisition interval settings for each DX100P/DX200P • Port number settings (for the monitor server) as needed • The settings can be saved Serial Port Settings Procedure 1. Click the Serial Setting tab or choose View > Serial Setting from the menu bar. The Serial Setting tab is displayed.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings 1 Port Settings 2. Enter the port and address. 2 Operation Procedure Port: Select the port to be used for the connection. Only the numbered COM ports turned ON in the license setting tab are displayed. For Ports Set to Ethernet Click a cell in the address column to open the dialog box in the figure below. 3 Index Enter the following settings.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings Automatic Model Determination 3. You can drag to select the items for automatic model determination. 4. Click Auto determination on the toolbar or choose Communication > Recorder Model Determination from the menu bar. Auto determination button The following items are displayed. Model: The specific DX100P/DX200P models to be connected. Measurement channels: The number of measurement channels on the connected DX100P/DX200P.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings 1 Setting the Scan Interval 2. Specify a scan interval from 0.5 to 3600 seconds. Setting the Number of Retries 2 3. Turn the communication retry setting ON or OFF. 4. Enter the time interval between retries. Operation Procedure Setting range: 30–3600 seconds 3 Port Settings Procedure 1. Click the Port Setting tab or choose View > Port setting from the menu bar. Index The Port Setting tab is displayed. 2.
2.3 Connecting from DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor While the executable function is running, DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor works via Ethernet to log and monitor the data that the DX100P/DX200P is acquiring. Gate-DXP’ s executable function acts as the client of a DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor that is running as the monitor server. In this case, system numbers are assigned as follows: DX100P/DX200P assigned to Recorder1: 0 DX100P/DX200P assigned to Recorder2: 1 Connecting from DAQLOGGER Procedure See section 2.
2.4 1 Process Run/Stop and Service Run/Stop Running/Stopping from the Menu Bar 2 Procedure Operation Procedure Running as a Process or Service 3 1. Click the Service execution or Process execution button on the tool bar. Or, choose Execute > Service or Execute > Process from the menu bar. The executable function starts as a process or service. “Service” or “Process” is displayed under Practice Status on the Practice Status tab.
2.5 Viewing the Status of the Executable Function Procedure Displaying the Connection Status 1. Click the Execution/Status tab, or choose View > Execution/Status from the menu bar. The Execution/Status tab is displayed, allowing you to see the method under which the executable function may be running (as a process or as a service), whether or not it is running, and with which PCs communications are open.
2.6 1 Viewing Version Information Procedure 1. Click the About button on the tool bar or choose Help > About from the menu bar. Operation Procedure 3 About button The Version dialog box opens.
Chapter 3 3.1 Detailed Description of Functions 1 Overview Gate-DXP performs Ethernet communications with the DX100P/DX200P and acquires data at regular intervals. Through the monitor server function, the acquired data is transferred to DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor via Ethernet. The following is a list of the features of each software function.
3.2 Detailed Description of Functions Serial Port Settings GateDX-P can use the COM1–COM9 serial ports. The user must enter the following port settings. • Use/Do not use (ON/OFF) • Type (RS-422-A/485 or RS-232-C) • Baud rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps • Parity bit: NONE, ODD, EVEN Recorder Settings GateDX-P allows simultaneous connection with any combination of 16 DX100p/ DX200Ps. The user must enter the following recorder settings.
3.2 Detailed Description of Functions 1 Port Settings GateDX-P uses the following ports. • Monitor Server Port 2 The TCP/IP port number used for communication with DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor. Running/Stopping the Executable Function Monitor Server Function of the Executable Function When the executable function is running, you can connect from DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor via Ethernet using the remote monitor protocol, and acquire data.
3.2 Detailed Description of Functions Channel Names, Tag IDs, and Tag Names When connected to GateDX-P using Remote Monitor, the channel names, tag IDs, and tag name assignments are as follows: DX100P/DX200P Channel Channel Name Tag ID Tag Name CH01 ••• CH60 CH01 ••• CH60 CH01 ••• CH60 DX100P/DX200P tagname ••• DX100P/DX200P tag name Note When connecting DAQLOGGER to Gate-DXP, channel names and tag IDs are ignored. You can download tag names using tag setting software.
3.3 1 Error Messages and Corrective Actions Error Message Cannot write to file. E212 Cannot read file. E213 Cannot open file. E401 Communication error. E402 E403 E501 E1010 Communication timeout. Cannot open a communication port. Invalid license number. Please reinstall the software. Login error. Invalid password. Password is not valid. Password expired. Please set up a password again on the DX-P. Execution of aprocess failed. E1011 Execuition of a service failed.
Index 1 Index A automatic model determination............................................. 2-4 C channel colors....................................................................... channel names, tag IDs, and tag names............................... communication retry.............................................................. configurator........................................................................... connecting from DAQLOGGER.............................................
