Max Machinery 121 INDICATOR - Manual (Page 58)

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11.7 View Tab
The View Tab screen allows for viewing selected group items on the PC in a similar format as shown on
the unit display. Data from the following groups can be viewed in the List of Values section:
Process Parameters (i.e. rate, temperature)
Totalizers (i.e. total, grand total)
The setup software assumes the current setup has been uploaded from the flow computer into the PC. It is
important that the setup program and the Model 121 unit are using the same setup information at all times or
the data will be inconsistent. It is best to upload or download the setup before using this feature.
To start the viewer, first check the boxes of items to view and then click the start button. The data will appear in
the appropriate sections and will be continuously updated. The refresh rate is dependent on the number of items
that are being viewed and the baud rate of the connection. Data in the List of Values section can be collapsed
by clicking on the ‘minus’ sign in front of the group title. The data can be expanded by clicking on the ‘plus’ sign
in front of the group title. If a group is collapsed and data in the group changes on refresh, the group will
automatically expand. Changing the view items requires stopping the current viewing, checking the new
selections and then restarting the viewer.
If communication errors occur while reading data from the indicator, the word ‘Error’ will appear in
place of the actual value. If the connection to the 121 Series is lost, the viewer will time out with a message
saying the device is not responding.
The viewer will attempt to communicate with the indicator matching the device ID set in the
communications screen. If you are having trouble establishing communication, compare settings for the PC and
the flow computer. Also verify the connections between the PC and flow computer.
11.8 Misc. Tab
This tab has three sections: Tools, Actions and Options.
The tools section contains various system administration activities such as creating/modifying the initial sign-on
screen or calibration, service test etc.
Create Sign-on, Create Print Header, Calibration, Service Test
The Actions section is used to send commands to the Model 121.
Reset Totalizers, Reset Alarms
The Options section has the following selections:
Linearization, PC Communication
Additional capabilities may be provided in the future.
NOTE: Future options appear as disabled buttons on the screen.