User’s Manual WX1 Gate µR IM WX1-08E 6th Edition
This manual describes the functions and operating procedures of GateµR. 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 µR is a software program that acquires data from the µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 (Referred to hereinafter as the recorder in this manual.) and transfers it to DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor.
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How to Use This Manual Structure of the Manual This user’s manual consists of the following chapters. Chapter 1 Title Overview 2 Operating Procedures 3 Details of Functions Index Description Gives an overview of the Gate µR software. Lists the PC requirements for running Gate µR and gives information about system configuration. Gives procedures for entering environment and data acquisition interval settings, and how to monitor the operational status of the software.
1 Contents Software License Agreement............................................................................................................. ii How to Use This Manual................................................................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 1.2 Chapter 2 Overview of Gate µR Functions............................................................................................ 1-1 System Overview......................................
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 1 Overview of Gate µR Functions Features • Runs as a Windows application. • Of the instruments in the µR series, only the µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 can be connected. • Up to sixteen recorder’s can be connected for communication. • Measurement can be performed at intervals of up to 0.5 seconds*. * IM WX1-08E However, DAQLOGGER’s shortest interval is 1 second. Also, the maximum speed of 0.
1.2 System Overview System This software can download data from recorder series instruments having the following characteristics. • Option /C3 (RS-422A/485 communication interface), or /C7 (Ethernet interface) required. Supported Operating Systems Run DAQWORX under any of the following operating systems.
1.2 System Overview 1 Note Overview An RS-232 to RS-422-A/485 converter is required to perform communications between the software a recorder via RS-422-A/485 (Yokogawa ML2 RS232C/RS485 recommended). 2 System Configuration Gate µR DAQLOGGER TCP/IP connection Monitor server protocol Data transfer 3 Remote Monitor Index RS-422A/485 Ethernet It is recommended that you run this software and DAQLOGGER on separate PCs.
Chapter 2 2.1 Operating Procedure 1 Running and Exiting Running the Software 2 Procedure Gate mR > Gate mR. Operating Procedure 1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Programs > YOKOGAWA DAQWORX > 3 The program starts. Index Note • • When you start the software it is restored to the same status that was active during the previous session. If the program is closed while a process or service is running, the license will be considered to be “in use.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings The following settings can be entered using the software. • Recorder assignments, communication settings, and login settings (serial port and recorder settings) • Acquisition settings for each recorder (acquisition interval and retry settings) • Port number settings (for the monitor server) as needed (port settings) • Saving settings (saves environment settings) Serial Port Settings You must enter serial port settings to connect to a recorder using the serial port.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings 1 Recorder Settings Procedure 1. Click the Recorder Setting tab or choose View > Recorder Setting from the 2 menu bar. Operating Procedure The Recorder Setting tab is displayed. 3 Click to display a list box for selecting a communication port Only enabled COM ports (specified in serial port settings) are displayed Click to display the Input Address dialog box 2. Enter the port and address. Port: Select the port to be used for the connection.
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 > Automatic detection from the menu bar. Automatic detection button The following items are displayed.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings 1 Test Execution 6. Click the Test Start button in the Tag Setting dialog box. The test result is displayed in the Value column, and the current values can be monitored. 2 Stopping the Test Execution 3 Acquisition Interval and Retry Settings Procedure 1. Click the Scan Interval Setting tab or choose View > Scan Interval Setting from the menu bar. The Scan Interval Setting tab is displayed. Setting the Acquisition Interval 2.
2.2 Entering Environment Settings Port Settings Procedure 1. Choose File > Port No. from the menu bar. The Port No. dialog box opens. 2. Enter the port number used to transfer data loaded from a connected device to DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor. Note The port number need not be changed unless a problem occurs. Saving Environment Settings Procedure 1. Click the Save button on the tool bar or choose File > Save from the menu bar. The current settings are saved.
2.3 1 Connecting from DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor In this case, system numbers are assigned as follows: µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 assigned to No. 01: 0 µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 assigned to No. 02: 1 3 Index Connecting from DAQLOGGER Procedure See section 2.6 of the WX101 DAQLOGGER WX81 DAQLOGGER Client Package User’s Manual (IM WX101-01E). Connecting from Remote Monitor Procedure See section 8.1 of the WX101 DAQLOGGER WX81 DAQLOGGER Client Package User’s Manual (IM WX101-01E). See section 9.
2.4 Starting and Stopping Acquisition, and Starting Acquisition upon Startup of the Software Starting/Stopping Acquisition from the Menu Bar Procedure Starting Acquisition 1. Click the Start button on the toolbar. Or, choose Monitor > Start from the menu bar. Acquisition on the software is started. The communication status of each device is displayed under Connected Device Communication Status in the Monitor/Status tab. Stop button Start button Stopping Acquisition 1.
2.5 1 Displaying the Execution Status and Reconnecting Procedure 2 1. Click the Monitor/Status tab or choose View > Monitor/Status from the menu bar. The Monitor/Status tab is displayed, showing which recorder is connected and with which PC. Operating Procedure Displaying the Connection Status 3 Index Indicator for the communication status with the connected device Green: Normal (comm.
2.5 Displaying the Execution Status and Reconnecting Reconnecting 1. Drag to select the devices with which you wish to reconnect in the Communication Status area. 2. Click the Retry connection button. Communication with the selected devices is reopened.
2.6 1 Viewing Version Information Procedure 1. Click the About button in the toolbar or choose Help > About from the menu bar. Operating Procedure 3 About button Index The Version dialog box opens.
Chapter 3 3.1 Details of Functions 1 Functional Overview This software opens communications with µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 (Referred to hereinafter as the recorder in this manual.) units 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. • Entry of parameters used for communications with up to sixteen recorders.
3.2 Details of Functions Serial Port The communications ports available to the software are the COM1–COM9 serial ports. To connect to a recorder via serial communication, the user must enter the following settings for the port to be used. • Use/Do not use (ON/OFF) • Baud rate: Select 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 bps • Parity: Choose NONE, ODD, or EVEN RS-422A/485 Communications The software can use RS-422A/485 addresses 1–30.
3.2 Details of Functions 1 Automatic Model Determination If you select a recorder (µR10000/µR20000) on the software and perform automatic model determination, the recorder model, type, number of measurement channels, and number of computation channels are applied to the Recorder Setting tab.
3.2 Details of Functions Monitor Server Function When the software is running, you can connect from DAQLOGGER or Remote Monitor via Ethernet using the remote monitor protocol, and acquire data. In this case, system numbers are assigned as follows: µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 assigned to No. 01: 0 µR10000/µR20000/SR10000 assigned to No. 02: 1 Software Status Display You can display the status of the software.
3.3 1 Error Messages and Corrective Actions A message (such as an error message) may appear during operation. The following describes the meanings of the messages and their corrective actions. 2 Error Message Cannot write to the file. Cannot read file. E213 Cannot open the file. E401 Communication error. E402 E403 Communication timeout. Communication open error. E501 Invalid license number. E1001 E1002 E1003 E1010 Login failed. Invalid password. Invalid password.
3.3 Error Messages and Corrective Actions Error Messages during Acquisition Code W[631] Description Data Lack E[673] Cannot open communication E[674] Communication error E[675] Communication time out W[880] Do not specify communication port Current connecting recorder configuration is mismatch! The recorder is: Cannot login recorder Cannot Get recorder information W[881] W[882] W[882] 3-6 Cause/Corrective Actions Data was unexpectedly lost.
Index 1 Index 2 A T Acquisition Interval Setting.................................................... 2-5 Automatic Model Determination..................................... 2-4, 3-3 Tag Numbers......................................................................... Tag Settings........................................................................... Test Acquisition...................................................................... Test Execution..................................................
