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Process Instrument Explorer
Configuration Software
User Manual
51-52-25-131
March 2006
Industrial Measurement and Control
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Notices and Trademarks Copyright 2006 by Honeywell Revision 7 March 2006 WARRANTY/REMEDY Honeywell warrants goods of its manufacture as being free of defective materials and faulty workmanship. Contact your local sales office for warranty information. If warranted goods are returned to Honeywell during the period of coverage, Honeywell will repair or replace without charge those items it finds defective. The foregoing is Buyer's sole remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, e
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About This Document Abstract This document provides descriptions and procedures for the installation and operation of Process Instrument Explorer software. Contacts World Wide Web The following lists Honeywell’s World Wide Web sites that will be of interest to our customers. Honeywell Organization WWW Address (URL) Corporate http://www.honeywell.com Industrial Measurement and Control http://www.honeywell.com/imc Telephone Contact us by telephone at the numbers listed below.
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Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................1 1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................1 1.1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................1 2 INSTALLATION...........................................................
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Tables Table 3-1 Operations Icons _____________________________________________________________ 8 Table 3-2 Operations Menu_____________________________________________________________ 9 Table 4-1 Service menu_______________________________________________________________ 19 03/06 Process Instrument Explorer Configuration Software User Manual v
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Figures Figure 1-1 Screen capture of Process Instrument Explorer running on a Pocket PC _________________ 1 vi Process Instrument Explorer Configuration Software User Manual 03/06
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Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Process Instrument Explorer (P.I.E.) lets you configure Honeywell process instruments such as controllers and analyzers using a PC (desktop/laptop) or Pocket PC. Figure 1-1 Screen capture of Process Instrument Explorer running on a Pocket PC 1.1.1 Features • Create/edit configurations live, just connect software to controller comm port.· • Create/edit configurations offline and download later to controller comm port.· • Communication types a
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Introduction • The infrared connection provides a non-intrusive wireless connection with the instrument and maintains NEMA4X AND IP66 integrity. • No need to get access to the back of the instrument to communicate with the instrument, no need to take your screw driver to wire the communication cable, no wiring mistake possible. You can now duplicate an instrument’s configuration, upload or download a new configuration in a matter of seconds, just by pointing your Pocket PC in the directi
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Installation 2 Installation 2.1 System Requirements Hardware PC CPU: Intel x86 processor RAM: 32MB Disk space: 4.2MB For IR Communications: Actisys ACT-IR220L+ http://www.actisys.com For RS-485 Communications: Technman PC5001 or equivalent RS-232/485 Converter http://www.technman.com For Ethernet Communications: 10 BaseT or 10/100 BaseT Port Pocket PC CPU: Intel PXA250/ PXA255 or later RAM: 32MB Pocket PC must have an Infrared Port or an RS485 converter Software PC Windows 2
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Installation 2.2 Install/Upgrade Procedure Follow this procedure to install, reinstall, or upgrade P.I.E. ATTENTION: If upgrading, any P.I.E. databases (that is, saved instrument configurations) can be copied to the new P.I.E. application directory. Older databases are compatible with newer versions of P.I.E. Step Action 1 If upgrading PocketPC, perform section 2.3 Uninstall Procedure before continuing. Insert P.I.E. CD into your PC. Click “Install/Uninstall” from the opening menu. 2
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Installation Step Action 7 Select Language(s) Select one or more languages to install. If installing to both the PC and the Pocket PC then the software will be first installed in the Pocket PC and then in the PC. 8 Choose Destination Select a path in which to install the software. Use the default path shown or browse to a different path. This screen does not appear if reinstalling over existing version. Note: Pocket PC devices do not have drives, so the destination folder should not cont
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Installation 2.3 Uninstall Procedure Follow this procedure to uninstall P.I.E. from your PC or Pocket PC. ATTENTION: You must uninstall older versions from your PocketPC before doing an upgrade. Step Action 1 Insert P.I.E. CD into your PC. Click “Install/Uninstall” from the opening menu. 2 Welcome Screen starts off the procedure. 3 License agreement details the agreement on which you purchased this software. Continue only after reading and agreeing to these terms. 4 Select Platform
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Operations 3 Operations 3.1 Overview The PC and Pocket PC Operations are virtually identical. Any differences will be indicated. Operations choices are: Communications Setup—Before uploading or downloading instrument configurations you must set up communications. Upload Database—Uploads instrument configuration to PC/Pocket PC. Offline Configuration—Edits an instrument configuration for later downloading. Download—Downloads an instrument configuration to an instrument. Online Configur
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Operations Table 3-1 Operations Icons PC Pocket PC 8 Process Instrument Explorer Configuration Software User Manual 03/06
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Operations Table 3-2 Operations Menu PC Pocket PC (click Operations) (tap Menu/Operations) 03/06 Process Instrument Explorer Configuration Software User Manual 9
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Operations 3.1.1 Communications Setup Before transferring data between P.I.E. and instrument you must set up your PC or Pocket PC communication parameters using this procedure. Step Action 1 Select “Communication Setup” or “PC Comm Setup” icon or menu item. 2 Select “Communication type” to be used with the process instrument: Infrared, RS485, or Ethernet. The status bar at the bottom of the screen indicates your choice. Note 1: Ethernet feature is not supported in Pocket PC. Note 2: I
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Operations 3.1.2 Upload Upload copies your instrument’s configuration into P.I.E. where it can be saved, edited, and downloaded back to the instrument or other instruments. Attention Infrared users: Before transferring data between your instrument and PC/Pocket PC, see Infrared checklist on page 16. Step Action 1 Select Upload icon or menu item. Upload Configuration box appears. 2 Click Start. If using Infrared, first press any instrument button to activate infrared, then aim the be
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Operations 3.1.3 Offline Configuration Offline Configuration lets you edit an instrument’s configuration file for later downloading to an instrument. . This operation is mostly used during initial configuration where the configuration from one instrument is copied, duplicated, or modified and then downloaded to other instruments. Step Action 1 Select “Offline Configuration” icon or menu item. 2 Available Device Types (process instruments) are shown. Select Device Type whose configurati
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Operations 3.1.4 Download Download sends your P.I.E. instrument configuration to the instrument. Attention Infrared users: Before transferring data between your instrument and PC/Pocket PC, see Infrared checklist on page 16. Step Action 1 Select Download icon or menu item. 2 Available Device Types (process instruments) are shown. Select Device Type whose configuration you want to download, for example, UDC2500. 3 Previously saved configurations are shown in the File List. Double-cl
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Operations 3.1.5 Online Configuration Online Configuration lets you upload an instrument configuration and write one change at a time back to the instrument. This is useful for tuning your instrument and is faster than downloading the entire configuration. For multiple changes consider doing offline configuration. Step Action 1 Select “Online Configuration” icon or menu item. 2 Click/tap Start to begin upload. If using Infrared, first press any instrument button to activate infrared,
