FDC-2010-K5C -

Data Log & Historical Data View

 

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FDC-2010-K5C (Main View) Runtime Menus:

The FDC-2010-K5C runtime menu system provides a familiar, easy to use interface while reducing screen “clutter” by eliminating extra buttons required for navigation.  Each series of interface screens will have their own series of menus specifically focused on the tasks for the specific screen. For information on an On-Line product demonstration and product review click here on-line product review/demonstration.

Shown above are the “top” level menus when the FDC-2010-K5C runtime first loads.  A Help menu exist for every screen but is not shown in the menu items above. Note: The View above is for a combination Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat configuration. If Pallet or Kiln only the View would have fewer choices; i.e. Kiln only would not have "Pallet View" while a Pallet only would not show "Kiln View", "Drying Schedule View", "Set Manual Outputs" or "Trending" prompts. The Pallet only would also not have the Schedule Menu Item.

Log Menu: The log menu provides access to data log functions and the historical data viewer.

The remaining Menu items, View/Main View, Schedule, Setup, Log & Security are described in their own sections.

Note: Although File Utilities is described below as it is part of the Data Log Menu system, complete detail on File Utilities is described in it's own section: File Utilities

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The “Data” menu from FDC-2010-K5C main menu structure provides access to the data logging section of the FDC-2010-K5C

The Datalog  “Edit” menu provides the following functions:

Open History File:           Open a history file for review and/or to email.
Delete History File:         Allows the user to delete the currently loaded history file.
File Utilities:                   Allows the user to access file utility functions (copy, erase files).

FTP \ WAN Setup:           Allows FTP file transfer of Historical Data files Detail via LAN.

 

Open History File:          Open a history file for review.
Delete History File:         Allows the user to delete the currently loaded history file.
File Utilities:                   Allows the user to access file utility functions (copy, erase files).

The “Delete History File” function does not affect data from a schedule file that is running, only the
current history file loaded for review.

The Datalog  “DataLogging” menu provides the following functions:

Data Log Information:             Display main data log screen with status of logger.
History Plot Time Setup:          Selection of time frame for history review.
History Plot Channel Setup:     Selection of data file points for history review.
Plot History Data:                     Plots historical data after time and point are selected.

View Averages Report:             Displays time weighted average report for all sensors selected.

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Main Data Log Screen:

Kiln and Combination Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat Configuration Screen View

The FDC-2010-K5C will log data to its internal CF card for multiple years. 

Kiln System and Combination Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat Systems: Current data for each kiln variable is written to the log at a fixed interval based on the setting entered in the “Days before new file is started” field (1440 readings max per file).  A new file will be generated automatically when the file time frame is completed.  “Data log to disk rates” are determined by the total length of the file entered by the user.  “Data log to disk” rates are equal in minutes to the number of days value entered, before a new file is started.  1 day = data log to disk at one minute intervals. 31 days = data log rates to disk at 31 minutes intervals. IMPORTANT: Days before new file is started applies to both Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat operations.

The operator can select to automatically log on startup, which automates the data logging process when the unit is powered up. In this mode the unit is always logging data when powered.  “Log On Sched Run” can also be selected which starts and stops the logger automatically whenever a schedule is started.  Logging will be stopped when the schedule is completed.  “Log on Startup” and “Log On Sched Run” cannot be selected at the same time.

File names are automatically generated using m_d_y_h_m_s format.  When the “Log On Sched Run” checkbox is selected, the schedule name and/or Lot# if provided are entered prior to the date/time stamp.

The main logging screen will display the current data file name if system logging is enabled as well as the currently loaded file name if a historical file is loaded. To start the log, press the “Logging On” button. Any time logging is enabled, the “Logging On” button will be green.  To stop the logger press the “Logging Off” button.

Clicking on the Envelope on the top of the Alarm History and Audit Trail Viewer opens the email address book allowing selection of up to 30 number of email addresses to send a copy of the opened Audit file.

Pallet Heat-Treat only Configuration Screen View

Pallet Heat-Treat Sterilization cycles: the data log file is automatically started when the operator depresses the “Start” button on the main Pallet Heat-Treat screen. From the Data Logging menu the main logging screen will display the current data file name if system logging is enabled as well as the currently loaded file name (Data File Loaded is:), if a historical file is loaded. Filename, batch and lot number will be displayed if entered by an operator during the start of a sterilization cycle.

After the operator depresses the “Start” button File names are automatically generated using the following protocol:
Filename and/or Lot# are assigned by operator: “filename_Lot#(if entered)_m_d_y-h_m_s.csv” (date-time stamp)
No filename or Lot# assigned by operator: ““m_d_y_h_m_s.csv” format (date-time stamp).

NOTE: The “Days before new file is started” described in the first paragraph is important. Typically Pallet Heat-Treat Sterilization process should save data every minute; this requires a setting of 1-day in the “Days before new file is started” field. To check/configure this field start in the default View - Kiln View and select “Log” to access the above screen to confirm or configure field to 1-day.

Clicking on the Envelope on the top of the Alarm History and Audit Trail Viewer opens the email address book allowing selection of up to 30 number of email addresses to send a copy of the opened Audit file.

 

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View a History File - History Plot Time Setup

The History Plot Setup allows the user to select any time frame (zoom in/out) to view historical data.  A historical data file must be loaded (using the Edit\Open History File menu item) before data can be plotted.  The History Plot Setup screen displays the start and end time for the currently loaded file in hours and minutes (24-hour clock).  Use the start/end sliders to select a time span for historical viewing.  The FDC-2010-K5C will alert the user if the selected time frame is outside of the data file limits or if end plot time is before the start plot time.  The minimum time for plotting data is 5 minutes.

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View a History File - History Plot Channel Setup

The History Plot Channel Setup allows the user to plot up to 8 channels of data simultaneously.  Any point from the data file can be selected along with the color for each channel to be plotted.  Use the drop down boxes to select a channel for the plot and the color for the channel.  Press the “Add Point” button to add the point to the current list of historical plot channels.  The “Clear All” button will clear the list of all points so a new group can be added for plotting.

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View a History File - Plot History Data

The “Plot History Data” screen plots the data from the currently opened history file.  If a file has not been opened or data points have not been assigned to a plot, the FDC-2010-K5C will alert the user to correct the problem.  X and Y axis scales are set to “auto-scale” based on current values for each plot so no user interface is required.

The “cursor” Icon (small trend icon with vertical bars) displays a vertical data cursor that can be dragged (from the bottom of the cursor) from left to right in the trend area.  When this vertical cursor is dragged, the trend labels at the top of the screen change to the actual values that correspond to the point the vertical cursor line is positioned.  This feature makes it very easy to “zero in” on any actual value within the trend plot. Press the “cursor” icon again will make the trend cursor disappear.  The icon acts as a “toggle” button to show/hide the data cursor.

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View a History File - View Averages Report

The “View Average Report” provides a text report that displays the average, min and max value over time for each channel selected in the “History Plot Channel Setup” screen.  Averages are calculated for the period of time selected in the “History Plot Time Setup” screen.  The report supplies the average, min and max value for each channel over time as well as the combined average for all channels selected.

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File Utilities

A quick note about data and setup files.  Complete Detail on File Utilities may be found at the following Link - review below provides an overview of File Utilities function: File Utilities Link

Data and setup files (Schedules, Alarm History and Audit files) need some maintenance every now and then.  After a period of time, storage devices fill up and files require backup or file deletion when no longer needed.   The “File Utilities” section of the FDC-2010-K5C interface provides all the functionality required for maintaining the internal compact flash card.  The internal compact flash card should not be removed from the FDC-2010-K5C interface.  Any change to compact flash directory structure (moving or deleting files with a PC) will cause the FDC-2010-K5C interface to stop operating and a new compact flash card will need to be ordered.  Never move or delete the directories unless using the internal FDC-2010-K5C file utilities.

The Schedules, Alarm History and Audit directories are saved to the internal compact flash card (not the USB I-Stick device) plugged into the back of the FDC-2010-K5C interface. Never unplug the compact flash card when the FDC-2010-K5C is powered up.

The “File Utilities” screen allows the user to copy or erase files from the internal compact flash card.  Complete file directories for all FDC-2010-K5C file types can be copied to the USB “I-Stick” or erased from the internal compact flash card.  Complete status for file functions as well as progress bar status is displayed for the operator during copy/erase operations.  The FDC-2010-K5C also allows schedules to be imported from the “I-Stick” device.  Schedules must be exported from an FDC-2010-K5C device to I-stick first, before this function can be used.  The software will look for “Schedule” directories for import and alert the user if none exist on the “I-Stick” inserted into the FDC-2010-K5C

The Pallet Heat-Treat only configuration has a slightly different File Utilities screen as neither Schedules or Import Schedules apply.

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Print History Plot & Average Reports from FDC-2010-4KC

The FDC-2010-K5C interface will print a variety of graphic, trend and textual reports.  The FDC-2010-K5C can be connected to a standard “USB” inkjet printer (HP model 6540) via one of the standard USB host ports on the back of the FDC-2010-K5C interface.  No drivers are necessary, operation is “plug and play”.

For more information click: Printing Functions:

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Export Data Files to view on remote PC

The Data Files, Schedules, Alarm History and Audit directories are saved to the internal compact flash card (not the USB I-Stick device) plugged into the back of the FDC-2010-K5C interface. Never unplug the compact flash card when the FDC-2010-K5C is powered up.

The “File Utilities” screen allows the user to copy or erase files from the internal compact flash card.  Complete file directories for all FDC-2010-K5C file types can be copied to the USB “I-Stick” or erased from the internal compact flash card.  Complete status for file functions as well as progress bar status is displayed for the operator during copy/erase operations.

For more information on exporting Data History files click: File Utilities.htm

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FTP / WAN Setup:

The FDC-2010-K5C has an embedded FTP Client application (File Transfer Protocol) allowing Historical Data File transfer to an FTP Server via Local Area Network (LAN)  (wireless or wired network).

When utilizing FTP all the saved Historical Data files (data log files or as described above under File Utilities “Data Files”) may be transferred to the target FTP Server on demand (Backup Now) and/or automatically when selecting “Auto Backup (2:00AM). If the FTP transfer fails an alarm log will be created; if “Delete Internal Data Files After FTP” is selected the files will NOT be deleted until they are successfully transferred.

The setup fields require entry of the target FTP Server’s IP address (remote FTP server machine) and the Server Directory (target directory on the Server) to transfer files. User name and password are required if the FTP server requires same (typical) or left blank if the FTP server is setup for anonymous log ins; when used the User Name & Password characters are entered with appropriate text characters but displayed on setup screen with asterisks (*).

When an FTP Server will be the target for more than one FDC-2010-K5C a directory for each FDC-2010-K5C must be set up at the FTP server so each specific control system transfers Historical files to the appropriate directory at the FTP remote Server.

When depressing the "Backup Now" or when an Auto Backup is begun the FTP transfer screen with progress bar will be shown.

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Return to: Main Kiln FDC-2010-K5C Page

Pallet Heat-Treat operational mode Pallet_Heat-Treat.htm

Kiln Information Links below:

Kiln mode: Primary Operator Display Views.htm

Main Views, Monitor Probes, Set Manual Outputs, Trending, Alarm Monitor & History and Audit Trail

Pallet Heat-Treat operational mode - see Pallet_Heat-Treat.htm

 

Kiln mode: Main Schedule Views.htm

Drying Schedule View, Schedule Edit/Run, Schedule Run, Hold, Stop; Drying Schedule View, Schedule Entry, Plot Schedule, Edit Schedules, Run Schedule, Advance to Next or Previous Stage and Add Subtract Time.

 

Kiln mode: Additional Temperature Monitor Sensors.htm

Optional temperature Monitor sensors; monitor only or used as additional Core Temperatures for Kiln Heat-Treat/Sterilize.

 

Kiln mode: Kiln EMC Operation.htm:

Description of EMC calculated values shown on Kiln's Main View and control logic if so configured.

 

Kiln mode: PC based KilnView Software Package.htm:
KilnView PC Software Review - communicate with up to 16 FDC-2010-K5C Controls as well as up to 48 single loop controls (applies to FDC-2010-K5C Kiln operational mode only; KilnView may not be used in the Pallet Heat-Treat operational mode).

 

Pallet Heat-Treat Sterilization Mode.htm

Review of Pallet Heat-Treat Sterilization mode; available configurations, control logic, operation, etc.

 

Links below offer descriptions common to both the Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat operational modes and/or configuration

 

Data Logging & View Historical Data.htm:

System Data Logging Start: Kiln mode on start up, on Schedule Start or on Demand and in Pallet Heat-Treat mode on cycle start. History Data View and printing as graph or averages with High & Low values, etc. File Utilities to manually copy and/or delete Historical Data, Alarm, Audit and Schedule files and if connected to LAN, FTP Historical Data files to PC based FTP Server.

 

LAN Features.htm

Description of LAN standard features: Remote Access (embedded VNC Server), email/SMS text on alarm, FTP of Historical Data files (embedded FTP client), Web page (embedded web page server) & Atomic Clock time/date update

 

Printing Functions:

Print Data Views, Historical Data files including Data Log files, Alarm files, Audit Trail files, Recipe files, etc.

 

System Security & Audit Trail.htm:

Multi level Security & Audit Trail Setup.

File Utilities.htm:
Import/Export Data Log, Schedule, Alarm & Audit directories from Compact Flash Card to I-Stick Memory via USB port.

System User Settings.htm:

User Configurable FDC-2010-K5C Settings: Decimal Point, Control Tuning, LAN settings, Input Offsets, Temperature Alarm Setpoints, Remote I/O Monitor, Degrees C/F, Setpoint Limits, Force System outputs allowing easy testing of all outputs without running control system, Kiln mode Fan Direction & Dwell Times, Kiln mode Schedule Recovery [Power Loss] and more.

 

OEM System Configuration.htm:

OEM FDC-2010-K5C Control System Configuration as Kiln only, Pallet Heat-Treat only or Combination Kiln & Pallet Heat-Treat control system. Configure control outputs as relay on/off or analog output; Configure Linear Outputs as either Control or Retransmission of Dry & Web Bulb setpoints or temperatures; Names for Digital Inputs, Control & Alarm Outputs, Event Outputs; Configure up to 7 DI that can disable Control outputs and logic [schedule hold, heat enable, Fans, Spray Auto, etc.]; Configure additional Monitor / Core Temperature inputs

 

On-Line Demo.htm

Information to schedule an on-line demonstration of the FDC-2010-K5C control system

 

Help-Support.htm

Information on multi-language Help screens, Audio output and on-board tools to troubleshoot control system.

 

Energy Saving.htm

Review of features that if connected to 3rd party energy monitoring devices (Load Monitor / Shedding) to reduce energy costs by wiring digital inputs to start/stop/hold schedules and/or disable specific outputs until appropriate.

 

I-Stick Panel Mount Mounting Adapter.htm

Panel Mount USB Adapter, standard and Nema 4X, providing front panel access to USB port for memory I-Stick and/or printing direct from the FDC-2010-K5C interface.

 

FDC-2010-K5C Hardware Dimensions & Specifications.htm

Dimensional Drawings, mechanical specifications and sample wiring diagrams.

 

FDC-2010-K5C Contact Techncial Support and Touch Screen Software Updates.htm

Contact information & links to download touch screen software updates.

 

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