Yokogawa DAQWORX User Manual

User’sManualWX103MXLOGGERIM WX103-01E8th Edition

1-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareOn the Logger, you can also perform operations such as starting/stopping data monitoring, displaying

2-70IM WX103-01ETrip PointsYou can display a trip line to indicate a particular value of interest (trip point) in the waveform display area. Two trip

2-71IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerAdding MarksYou can display marks in the waveform display area (see the figure below). You can enter a text to be atta

2-72IM WX103-01E2.11 Pausing/Resuming the Updating of the Monitor Display and Reading Measured Values Using Cursors ProcedurePausing and Resuming the

2-73IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerA Cursor’s Values window opens as shown below. Channel numberWaveformdisplay colorTime between Cursors A and BTime

2-74IM WX103-01E2.12 Starting and Stopping Data RecordingProcedureData monitoring must be in progress to start the recording operation. For instructi

2-75IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerClick the Stop Rec button or the Stop button on the tool bar, or select Stop Recording from the Acquisition menu. Clic

2-76IM WX103-01E2.13 Saving/Loading and Printing Setup Data (Project)ProcedureSaving Setup Data (Project)1. From the File menu, choose Save or Save

2-77IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerPrinting Setup Data1. From the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog box opens.2. In the Print dialog box, sel

2-78IM WX103-01EExplanationSaving Setup Data (Project)When the Logger is started, the screens are displayed according to the setup data of the project

2-79IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.14 Setting Up the Monitor ServerProcedureStarting and Exiting the Monitor ServerStartingClick the Monitor Server bu

1-4IM WX103-01E1.2 MXLOGGER Operation GuideFlow of Operations during InstallationThe figure below shows the general flow of operation when the MX100

2-80IM WX103-01EExplanationMonitor Server FunctionThe Monitor Server function allows PCs running the following software programs to monitor the data t

2-81IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.15 Setting Up the DDE ServerProcedureStarting and Exiting the DDE ServerStartingClick the DDE Server button on the

2-82IM WX103-01EDescriptionDDE Server FunctionThe DDE server function displays the following data on application software that supports the DDE server

2-83IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.16 Displaying the Software Version and Other InformationProcedureClick the About button on the toolbar or choose Ab

3-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer3.1 Loading Data FilesProcedure1. Start the Viewer.2. From the File menu, choose Open. You can also click the butt

3-2IM WX103-01E The waveforms of the measurement channels and math channels are divided by the Mon.Interval specified on the Acquisition screen of t

3-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerSynchronizationThe Logger of the MXLOGGER or the Integration Monitor of the MX100 Standard Software sends PC’s time inf

3-4IM WX103-01E• Synchronization may take time depending on the number of divided files and the number of data points in the divided files. • It is

3-5IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer When synchronizing data les that exceed the 5 million point range, the le is used as the start le and succeeding 

3-6IM WX103-01E3.2 Setting the DisplayProcedureChanging the Display on the Waveform Display WindowChange the display settings according to the explan

1-5IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareOverview of Operations This section briefly explains the operations to be carried out after “Start t

3-7IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerChanging the Display Using the MenuChoose appropriate commands from the Edit, View, and Window menus to change the disp

3-8IM WX103-01EExplanationDisplay Groups and Group NamesThe values of each channel that are loaded are divided into groups that were used during recor

3-9IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerMaximum and Minimum Values of the Y-Axis and the Display Format of the Y-Axis ValuesThe maximum and minimum values of t

3-10IM WX103-01E• Full Zone Displays all the waveforms over the full zone of the waveform display area regardless of the Zone settings on the Genera

3-11IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer• Multi-Axes Zone All the specied Y-axes of the displayed waveforms are aligned horizontally. To hide a Y-axis, cle

3-12IM WX103-01EClipping of WaveformsBy default (clip OFF), the waveform is not displayed when the measured/computed value exceeds the minimum/maximum

3-13IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerSwitching between Absolute and Relative TimeBy default, the time axis is displayed using absolute time. The time axis

3-14IM WX103-01EAlarm/Mark List DisplayDisplays a detailed list of alarms and marks. From the Window menu, choose Alarm/Mark List Display. You can als

3-15IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerThe alarm/marker list display’s cursors are linked with those of the waveform display and numeric display layout scree

3-16IM WX103-01ENumeric Display Numeric display can be shown along with the waveform display window. When channels with different record intervals exi

1-6IM WX103-01E1Click the button or the word Undefined to select the measurement group on eachmodule or click Auto Assignment to automatically a

3-17IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer Vertical/portrait layout of the waveform displayInitializing, Copying, and Pasting of Settings on the General Displ

3-18IM WX103-01E3.3 Reading Values Using CursorsProcedure1. On the waveform display window, click the tag of the group from which you wish to read t

3-19IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerClearing CursorsFrom the Edit menu, choose Erase Cursor.The cursors are cleared as well as the cursor values displayed

3-20IM WX103-01E3.4 Statistical Computation over an Area of Measured/Computed DataProcedure1. On the waveform display window, click the tab of the g

3-21IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerExplanationCopy data to the clipboardIf you click the Copy button, the results of statistical computation over an area

3-22IM WX103-01E3.5 Saving Display SettingsProcedureFrom the File menu, choose Save Display Setting File.You can also click the button on the toolba

3-23IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer3.6 Saving the Display TemplateProcedureSaving Templates1. From the File menu, choose Save Template. The currently

3-24IM WX103-01E3.7 Converting Data FormatsProcedure1. From the Convert menu, choose To ASCII, To Excel, or To Lotus. 2. After entering requi

3-25IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerConversion Range and StepYou can specify the range using data numbers or by using cursors. For the method of specifyin

3-26IM WX103-01E3.8 Printing DataProcedureSetting the Contents to Be Printed1. From the File menu, choose Print Setting. 2. In the Print Sett

1-7IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the Software2Set the record step for each group.Set the record startcondition.13Set the recordstop condition.14C

3-27IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerExecuting the Print Operation1. From the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog box opens.2. In the Print dialog

3-28IM WX103-01EExplanationPrinted ItemsTo print waveforms, open the waveform display window; to print numeric values, open the numeric display window

3-29IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewerPrint Example• When only the waveforms are printed File information aboutthe printed dataNoteIf you wish to arran

3-30IM WX103-01E• When printing a list of numeric values 3.8 Printing Data

3-31IM WX103-01E12345IndexViewer3.9 Displaying the Software Version and Other InformationProcedureClick the About button on the toolbar or choose Abo

4-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexCalibrator4.1 Connecting the MX100 Data Acquisition UnitNotes on Using the Calibration Software• If another user or another

4-2IM WX103-01E If the specied IP address or host name is not correct, or the MX100 is connected by another software program, the following dialog b

4-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexCalibrator4.2 Calibration ProcedureProcedure1. Click the illustration of the universal input module that you wish to calibr

4-4IM WX103-01E The gure below is an example of the 10-CH, Medium-Speed Universal Input Module. Channels are not selected. Items to be calibra

4-5IM WX103-01E12345IndexCalibrator The gure below is an example of the 4-CH, Medium-Speed Strain Input Module. Channels are not selected. Ite

1-8IM WX103-01ESetup display/input areafor each channelClick here.1Click here to hidethe right areaSelect the measurementrange.Maximum/Minimum values

4-6IM WX103-01E3. After making the connections according to the explanation given on the calibration execution screen 1, click the Calibrate button.

4-7IM WX103-01E12345IndexCalibrator4. After making the connections according to the explanation given on the calibration execution screen 2, click th

4-8IM WX103-01E Example of the M4 screw terminal Start calibration When you click the Calibrate button, a message “Please wait and do not perf

4-9IM WX103-01E12345IndexCalibratorExplanationCalibrated Parameters• 4-CH, High-Speed Universal Input Module (MX110-UNV-H04)Measurement Range to Be C

4-10IM WX103-01E4.2 Calibration Procedure• Six-Channel, Medium-Speed Four-Wire RTD Resistance Input Module (MX110-V4R-M06)Measurement Range to Be Ca

5-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexTroubleshooting5.1 TroubleshootingIf servicing is necessary, or if the instrument is not operating correctly after performin

5-2IM WX103-01EThe MX100 cannot be detected from the PC or cannot be detected with the Search button.Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference PageTh

5-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexTroubleshootingMX100 cannot be connected using the Calibrator Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference PageAttempting to ma

5-4IM WX103-01EThe measured value is not correct.Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference PageThe input wiring is not correct. Check the input wirin

5-5IM WX103-01E12345IndexTroubleshooting5.2 Error Messages and Their Corrective ActionsError Messages on the Logger Code Message Corrective Action/De

1-9IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareClick here.1Set the hysteresis of alarm 1.Set the alarm value of alarm 1.Select the alarm 1 type.Hys

5-6IM WX103-01EError Messages on the ViewerCode Message Corrective Action/Description Reference PageE0002 Insufficient memory. Please close at once.At

Index-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexIndexconfiguring e-mail ... 2-58configuring FTP ...

Index-2IM WX103-01Efixed period ... 2-14fixed time ...

Index-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexSsave destination... 2-78saving display settings...

1-10IM WX103-01E1 Click here.Set up analog outputFor details, see section 2.8.4 Select Output/Not output.3 Select the output action.Channel number2

1-11IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareClick here.Click the event to be set.12Input or select each item43 Click or input items of the even

1-12IM WX103-01EClick here.1Name of manual DO*Manual DO ON/OFF buttonOperation of an user outputAmount of used space/free space of the drivecontaining

iIM WX103-01E This user’s manual contains useful information about the functions and operating procedures of the MXLOGGER and lists the handling preca

1-13IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the Software• Trend Monitor Switch the display groupDisplays a red bar on the group with an alarm occurringY

1-14IM WX103-01E• Meter Monitor NumericdisplayUnitChannel colorChannelnumberAlarm indicationClick here.Displays a red bar on the group with an alar

1-15IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareClick here while data acquisition is in progress1Display format of Y-axisSwitch the display groupSe

1-16IM WX103-01EClick the Start Recording button while monitoring the data,or choose Start Recording from the Acquisition menu.2Record timeTo pause th

1-17IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareClick the button on the Logger toolbar orchoose Data Viewer from the File menu.If the Logge

1-18IM WX103-01E1From the Window menu, choose Control.4Channel number andmeasurement unitChannel colorTime between Cursors A and BTime at the Cursor B

1-19IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwareFrom the Convert menu, choose To ASCII, To Excel, or To Lotus.1Range of group numbers to be convert

1-20IM WX103-01E1.3 PC System RequirementsPCA PC that runs one of the OS above, and that meets the following CPU and memory requirements. When Usin

1-21IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the SoftwarePrinter and MousePrinter and mouse compatible with the OS that you are using. Sound BoardA sound bo

1-22IM WX103-01E1.4 Setting Up MXLOGGERSetup ProcedureSet up the MXLOGGER according to the WX1000 DAQWORX Install & Operation Guide (IM WX1000-01

iiIM WX103-01ESoftware License AgreementIMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING:THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SELECTING SOFTWARE OF YOK

1-23IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the Software1.5 Starting and Exiting Software ProgramsProcedureStarting the Software ProgramsAs shown in the f

2-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.1 Searching MX100 Data Acquisition Units and Configuring the NetworkProcedureBefore carrying out the procedure below

2-2IM WX103-01EIf the Logger Has Been Started Once Before1. Start the Logger. The screen of the Main window that was displaying when you exited the

2-3IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2. Select the Edit check boxes of the MX100s whose network conguration you wish to change. The Machine Name, Address

2-4IM WX103-01ESubnet MaskEnter the mask value used when determining the subnet network address from the IP address. The default value is 255.255.255.

2-5IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.2 Configuring the SystemProcedureTo perform the procedure below, you usually have the icons of the MX100s you wish t

2-6IM WX103-01ERetrieving/Setting Module Configuration InformationIf the MX100 is connected to the network and is not being used by another user, the

2-7IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerAssigning Input Modules to Measurement Groups Auto Assignment Click the Auto Assignment button in the Configuration are

2-8IM WX103-01ENoteYou can select multiple module icons simultaneously to be dragged and dropped by selecting the module icons in the Meas Groups area

2-9IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerCF Card InformationYou can check the status, maximum size, and free area of the CF card inserted into the MX100. To che

iiiIM WX103-01E5. Infringement5.1 If you are warned or receive a claim by a third party that the Software Product in its original form infringes any

2-10IM WX103-01E2.3 Setting the Data Acquisition ConditionsThis is an explanation of data acquisition condition settings, automatic start function se

2-11IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerImmediately start recording with record start operationStart recording when the specified date/time is reachedStart re

2-12IM WX103-01EAutomatic Start FunctionTo automatically start monitoring or recording when loading files, perform the following. Procedure1. From th

2-13IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSetting the Measurement Channels and Computation Channels to Be Recorded1. Click Channel. The Channel setup screen ap

2-14IM WX103-01E• Math Starts recording when the StartRec() event function (see section 2.5, “Event Functions” is executed on a computation channel.

2-15IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.4 Setting the Measurement Conditions (Measurement Channel Settings)Procedure1. Click Channel. The Channel setup s

2-16IM WX103-01ESetting the Remote RJC Reference Channel (Valid Only When the Input Mode Is Set to RRJC (TC))12. Select the reference channel for the

2-17IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSetting the Initial Balancing for Strain Input Channels (Only When the Input Mode Is Set to STR) 18. Click the Initia

2-18IM WX103-01EImporting Tag Numbers and Tag CommentsYou can import just the tag numbers and tag comments from the saved setup data and replace the c

2-19IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerExplanationInput Mode and Measurement RangeThe measurement channel settings differ depending on the combination of the

ivIM WX103-01EContentsSoftware License Agreement ...

2-20IM WX103-01E• RTD2 (resistance temperature detector, measurement current: 2 mA) on the 4-CH, High-Speed Universal Input Module Select the RTD typ

2-21IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger MX100Thermocouple*Copper wireCopper wireThermocouple*Thermocouple*Relay terminal (to be furnished by the user)Ref

2-22IM WX103-01E• The reference channel is a measurement channel (channel existing on the measurement channel page) with the Monitor check box select

2-23IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerInitial Balancing of Strain Input Channels (Initial Unbalance Adjustment)When configuring a bridge circuit with a stra

2-24IM WX103-01E2.5 Setting Computations (Setting the Computation Channels)Procedure1. Click Channel. The Channel setup screen appears.2. Click th

2-25IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger Enter the unit of the computed value (up to six characters)Enter the tag comment (up to 30 characters)Enter the tag

2-26IM WX103-01EImporting ExpressionsFrom the File menu, choose Import Expression. Then, select an MXLOGGER project file (a file with .mxe extension)

2-27IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSetting Timers (Only When Using Timers in the Computations)7. Click Action of a timer and select Edge or Level. When

2-28IM WX103-01EExplanationOverview of ComputationYou can enter computing equations using constants, operators, and functions described below. The com

2-29IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerManual, and User Output (DO Channels, AO Channels, and PWM Channels)Specify an integer starting with 1. The arguments

vIM WX103-01E12345IndexContentsSetting the Initial Balancing for Strain Input Channels (Only When the Input Mode Is Set to STR) ...

2-30IM WX103-01EReference Functions and TLOG FunctionsThe functions below are used to retrieve measured values and alarm values. The functions are not

2-31IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerArithmetic FunctionsBelow are the arithmetic functions that are available. They are not case-sensitive.Function Descri

2-32IM WX103-01ETime FunctionsThe table below shows the functions related to time. The functions are not case sensitive. Only integer numeric constant

2-33IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger• Timer (<timerNo>) Up to eight timers can be specied. The timer is specied using a number between 1 and 8.

2-34IM WX103-01EEvent FunctionsFunction used to carry out a given operation (event). They are not case-sensitive. They are mainly used in conjunction

2-35IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerNotes on Computation• The equation is not case sensitive. The exception is tag numbers specied on the Channel setup

2-36IM WX103-01E• Handling of NaN values• In the case of a TLOG function (tlogmax, tlogmin, tlogpp, tlogsum, and tlogave) If NAN exists in the chan

2-37IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.6 Setting AlarmsProcedure1. Click Channel. The Channel setup screen appears.2. Click the Meas. Ch tab or the Ma

2-38IM WX103-01ENoteWhen using computation channel alarms, do not disconnect the MX100 and the PC software. Computation channel alarms will not occur

2-39IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerThe table below shows the relationship between the number of MXLOGGER alarm settings (by version) and the MX100 hardwa

viIM WX103-01EContents2.12 Starting and Stopping Data Recording ... 2-74St

2-40IM WX103-01E2.7 Digital OutputProcedure1. Click Channel. The Channel setup screen appears.2. Click the DO Ch tab. 3. Select the Use check boxe

2-41IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerChanging the Manual DO Name and Specified Output1. Click Run. The Run screen opens.Changing the Name2. While data mo

2-42IM WX103-01E• Error Output [Error] Outputs a relay contact signal when any of the following events occur in the main module CPU of a unit contai

2-43IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger2.8 Analog/PWM Output SettingsProcedureSetting Analog Output 1. Click Channel to show the Channel setup screen.2. C

2-44IM WX103-01E14. Click Edit under Pattern Output to open the Edit Pattern window. Scroll to select an action or set the reference channel, outp

2-45IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger7. Click the Power ON box under Specied Output and select Hold or Preset Value.8. Click the Error box under Specie

2-46IM WX103-01E2. Click the Edit button under Edit Pattern to open the Edit Point window (you can double-click a point to open the Edit Point window

2-47IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerYou can edit multiple points at the same time by dragging a selection of editable red points. Displays the setting v

2-48IM WX103-01ERectangular Waveform Output1. Click the Rectangular Waveform Output button. 2. Enter the pattern interval in the Interval box. 3. E

2-49IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger Enter the ramp timeEnter the soak timeEnter the minimum and maximum setting value for the pattern outputEnter t

1-1IM WX103-01E12345IndexBefore Using the Software1.1 Functional Overview of MXLOGGERFunctional OverviewThe MXLOGGER can be used to connect up to twe

2-50IM WX103-01ETurning Transmission Output ON and OFF Collectively for Analog Output/PWM Output1. From the Action menu, choose Transmit. Transmissi

2-51IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger Click the Pattern tab. Stop outputPause output (the PAUSE display appears)Click the output pattern button to st

2-52IM WX103-01E2.9 Event ProcessingEvent processing means to monitor for the specified type of event, and execute a specified process when condition

2-53IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSetting Up FTP, E-mail, and User Files10. For FTP settings, click the FTP tab. For e-mail settings, click the E-mail

2-54IM WX103-01ESetting Up FTP and E-mail8. For FTP settings, click the FTP tab. For e-mail settings, click the E-mail tab. For instructions on set

2-55IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSetting Up FTP and E-mail10. For FTP settings, click the FTP tab. For e-mail settings, click the E-mail tab. For in

2-56IM WX103-01ESetting Up FTP, E-mail, and User Files10. For FTP settings, click the FTP tab. For e-mail settings, click the E-mail tab. For user

2-57IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger9. Select the Synchronized File or Converted File check box under The File is sent with FTP in the Event Processing s

2-58IM WX103-01EConfiguring FTP1. Click the FTP tab for an event.2. Enter the name of the FTP server in the Server Name box. 3. Enter the port use

2-59IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger5. Select the output data format. Select to add alarm information to the user fileSelect to add instantaneous

1-2IM WX103-01E• Viewer You can use the Viewer to (1) display measured and computed data that has been recorded (saved), (2) read values and perform

2-60IM WX103-01E2.10 Starting/Stopping Data Monitoring and Displaying the MonitorProcedureStart Data MonitoringClick the Start Mon. button, or choos

2-61IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger When recording is stopped, the display changes to Start RecordingorClick either one.Displaying the Trend Monitor Wi

2-62IM WX103-01EA Numeric Monitor window opens as shown below. Level with respect to the scale widthNumeric displayUnit Channel colorChannel number+

2-63IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerDisplaying the All Channel Monitor WindowClick the All Channel Monitor button on the toolbar or choose All Channel Mon

2-64IM WX103-01EDisplaying the Alarm Monitor WindowClick the Alarm Monitor button on the toolbar or choose Alarm Monitor from the Window menu. Clic

2-65IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerChanging Display Settings on the General Display Settings Window1. While data monitoring is in progress, click the Ge

2-66IM WX103-01EExplanationRun DisplaySee the explanation in section 2.11, “Pausing/Resuming the Updating of the Monitor Display and Reading Measured

2-67IM WX103-01E12345IndexLoggerSimplified Display of the Run Screen If you carry out the procedure described in the figure below when the Run screen

2-68IM WX103-01EY-Axis TypeYou can select linear or logarithmic scale for the Y-axis when displaying the waveforms. Linear LogarithmicMaximum and Mi

2-69IM WX103-01E12345IndexLogger• Full Zone Displays all the waveforms over the full zone of the waveform display area regardless of the Zone settin