DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS PLC

DSE Configuration Suite PC Software

Installation & Operation Manual
Document Number 057-151
Author: Ashley Senior

DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

ISSUE 1

DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

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DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
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DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2

DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 5
2.1

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 5

2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 5
TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 9

2.1.3.1
2.1.3.2
2.1.3.3
2.1.3.4
2.1.3.5

2.2
2.3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 10

USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE PC SOFTWARE ...................... 11

3.1
3.2

WINDOWS 7 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
WINDOWS VISTA ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
WINDOWS XP .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS MILLENIUM, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 3.1 ............................................. 9
APPLE MAC, WINDOWS CE, PALM OS, SMARTPHONE, PDA, ANDROID ................................................................... 9

IF SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE ................................................................................ 11

OPENING PAGE ............................................................................................................................. 13

MENUS AND TOOLBAR ............................................................................... 14

4.1
4.2
4.3

TOOLBAR ....................................................................................................................................... 14
FILE MENU...................................................................................................................................... 16
TOOLS MENU ................................................................................................................................. 17

4.3.1

UPDATE FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................... 19

4.3.1.1
4.3.1.2

4.3.2
4.3.4
4.3.5

ACCESS PERMISSIONS.............................................................................................................................. 24
DSE8XXX SERIES PC EVENT LOG ............................................................................................................ 26
ADDRESS BOOK ......................................................................................................................................... 27

4.3.5.1
4.3.5.2

4.3.6

4.4

CREATING A NEW ENTRY ............................................................................................................................................. 27

USING AN ENTRY ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

LANGUAGE EDITOR ................................................................................................................................... 29

4.3.6.1
4.3.6.2
4.3.6.3
4.3.6.4

4.3.8
4.3.9

DIRECT USB CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 19

CONNECTION VIA DSE813 ............................................................................................................................................. 22

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

EDITING THE STRINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 30
UPDATING THE MODULE LANGUAGE.......................................................................................................................... 30
UPDATING THE SCADA ALARMS/EVENT LOG LANGUAGE ....................................................................................... 31

DSE8XXX DATA LOG VIEWER ................................................................................................................... 33

BATCH CONVERT TO... .............................................................................................................................. 35

HELP MENU .................................................................................................................................... 36

Description

1 DESCRIPTION
This manual covers the installation and generic operation of the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software.
Separate manuals cover the configuration and SCADA section for DSE modules supported by the software.
The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows DSE modules to be connected to a PC via USB A USB
B cable or a DSE813 USB Interface. Once connected the various operating parameters within the module
can be viewed or edited as required by the engineer. This software allows easy controlled access to these
values and also has diagnostic monitoring facilities.
The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as
changes to the operation of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it
is fitted. Access to critical operational sequences and settings for use by qualified engineers, may be barred
on some modules by a security code set by the generator provider.
The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the
appropriate module documentation.
Separate manuals deal with the configuration and operation of the individual modules.

Installation

2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

2.1.1

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System
Monitor
Communications

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP with Microsoft .Net 4.0 framework

17 inch recommended (1024 x 768 resolution)
USB required to configure the module. DSE813 for some modules.

NOTE: - As DSE configuration software for Windows is a 32 or 64 bit application requiring

Microsoft .net 4 framework, it will not operate on Windows 2.0, 3.0, 3.1,3.11, 95, 98 or Me.
NOTE: - Microsoft .Net 4.0 Framework can be obtained from Microsofts website. Alternatively, it
is included in the DSE Configuration Suite Software CD version which can be obtained on CD from
Deep Sea Electronics PLC or by downloading the WebSetup from the DSE website.
NOTE: - Exit all other programs before installing the software. It is recommended that any earlier
releases of the software be uninstalled prior to installing this version.
NOTE: - Please register online at www.deepseaplc.com Once registered you will be able to
download updates to the software to ensure that you always have access to the latest features.

2.1.2

INSTALLATION

Insert the Software CD into the CD-ROM drive on the

PC. The CD will then Auto-run if this feature is enabled
on your PC.

Download the PC software by visiting our website

www.deepseaplc.com .

Alternatively:

Once download:

Double click on Computer

Double click on CD-ROM Drive

Double click CDSetup

Click Next to continue

Double click WebSetup

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Select Typical (only installs the common program features), Custom (allows the user to customise to
installation) or Complete (installs all software packages) to start the installation

Example showing the Custom installation window.

Click Next to continue.

Click Install to begin.

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Enter your login details for the DSE Website.

Click Ok to continue.
NOTE: - To register on our website please visit: http://www.deepseaplc.com/members/register/

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A module with (new)

indicates it has not
been installed.

Select the modules which are to be installed with the software.

Click Update to continue.

The installer will then either download or install the modules selected.

Click Finish to complete the installation.

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2.1.3

TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

It is very rare that problems are encountered when installing the system, however if problems arise, use the
following checklist to troubleshoot your software installation

2.1.3.1 WINDOWS 7
32 bit and 64 bit versions

Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Software.
When installing the software, instead of clicking the icon with the left mouse button, click on the
installation icon with the right mouse button, then select Run as Administrator.
Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsofts website.

2.1.3.2 WINDOWS VISTA

32 bit and 64 bit versions

Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Software.
When installing the software, instead of clicking the icon with the left mouse button, click on the
installation icon with the right mouse button, then select Run as Administrator.
Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsofts website.

2.1.3.3 WINDOWS XP

Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Software.
Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsofts website.

2.1.3.4 WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS MILLENIUM, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS 95,

WINDOWS 3.1

DSE Configuration Suite does not support these operating systems. It is recommended that the
system is operated under Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems.

2.1.3.5 APPLE MAC, WINDOWS CE, PALM OS, SMARTPHONE, PDA, ANDROID

DSE Configuration Suite requires a Windows Personal Computer (PC) running the full version of
Windows. (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems).

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2.2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure the Configuration Suite Software is installed on the PC as described above.

The installation of the PC software also installs the DSE Controller USB and DSE813 Driver automatically.
Connect the USB cable to the PC as shown below and also to the module. Connection details for the DSE813
can be found in the products software manual.

Windows detects the module when power is applied to it.

You are now ready to configure or monitor the module using the Configuration Suite Software.

2.3

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION

Occasionally USB devices are disabled by the Windows operating system, the following procedure will reenable the device in these instances.

Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller from the USB port. Wait a moment, then reconnect
and try again. If you still encounter problems then :
Try another USB cable. If you dont have one, its the same type of cable as usually used between a
PC and a USB printer (Type A to Type B). If you still encounter problems then :
Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller. Shutdown, then restart the PC. Reconnect the
interface, and then try again. If you continue to experience problems then :
Check the USB port with another device (for instance a mouse, printer or digital camera).

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3 USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE PC SOFTWARE

To run the Configuration Suite Software for Windows program click the Windows start button
or

depending upon your version of Windows.

Then select All Programs - DSE Configuration Suite - DSE Configuration Suite

3.1

IF SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE

After a short delay to load the application, the splash screen is shown, after which the screen will
display the following:-

If there is an internet connection and updates are available, this window will be displayed.
Click Update Now to begin the procedure.

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A module with (update available)

indicates there are updates
available for that specific module

Select the type of software update required. Example showing Custom Update
Click Update to continue.

The software will then download the selected updates.

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3.2

OPENING PAGE

If there are not updates or they have been completed, the initial start up screen will be displayed. This is the
initial start-up screen and can be disabled by checking the box Hide this screen at start-up.
The screen prompts the user to select between the three main uses for the software:

Creating a new configuration. Select the module type under Create new configuration. This allows
you to create a configuration for the latest module version. Use File | Convert to... to convert the
configuration to suit an earlier module version or use Tools | Update firmware to update an earlier
module to the latest firmware version.
Editing a configuration previously saved to disk or flash memory device. Select the configuration file
either from the Open recent configuration area or by clicking Open a configuration file and browsing
to the file.
Reading and changing the configuration of a connected module. Click Read configuration from a
module. The file is read from a currently connected controller and is available for editing in the
Configuration Suite.

Alternatively you can ignore this screen and continue to use the program in the background. Once you make a
connection or load/create a configuration, the start-up screen will disappear.

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4 MENUS AND TOOLBAR

The menu and toolbar are located at the top of the screen:

4.1

TOOLBAR

The toolbar contains the most used commands from the menus and is often a quicker way of accessing these
commands. Not all options are applicable to all DSE controllers.
Create a new configuration file
Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device
e the currently open file to the location it was loaded from previously. If this is
Save
a new file, you are prompted to enter a filename.
Print the currently open configuration file
Preview what the configuration file will look like on the page after printing.
Send the currently open configuration settings to the controller
Read the settings out of the connected controller for viewing / editing
Allows the user to create an Address Book of connects. For a complete
description see the section entitled Address Book else where in this document.
Allows the user to log all the events from any module connected to the PC via
SCADA. For a complete description see the section entitled Event Log else
where in this document.
Allows the user to mute any alarms that have been received by telephone modem
from a suitably configured controller.

Voltages
Voltage are shown as phase to phase voltages in the configuration editor
 Voltages
Voltage are shown as phase to neutral voltages in the configuration editor
edit

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Select the communication method. The choices present are dependent upon your
PCs configuration. Any modem connections added to the address book are also
selected here.
USB

To connect via USB directly to the controller, select USB :

If there are more than one controller connected via USB, select which module
you wish to communicate with:

Modem

To connect via Modem, select your modem connection from the list:

Then click Modem Settings box to enter the number to dial.

Alternatively you can select an entry in the address book.

Dial the number currently entered into the Module
Phone Number setting.

Dial

Close the phone connection.

Hang-up

The Configuration Suite goes into Answer Mode

awaiting a connection from a remote module.

Answer mode

TCP/IP connection

To connect via Ethernet, select TCP/IP connection :

Then click TCP/IP Settings in the toolbar.

You must consult your network
administrator for help in selecting these
settings.
They must match the settings of the
controller you wish to communicate with.

RS485 / RS232

To connect to a module via RS232 or RS485, select your comport from the list :

Then click Serial Settings to configure the RS485 Port :

Enable 485 : Enable or Disable the RS485
port connection in the PC.
86x Support : Enables a longer
communication time-out
Slave ID: The modbus slave ID you wish to
communicate with.
Baud Rate: The baud rate you wish to
connect at.

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4.2

FILE MENU
Create a new configuration file. You are prompted to select what kind of
module you want to create the configuration for.
The settings of the new configuration file match the factory settings for the
chosen module type.
You can only select to create a configuration file for the latest version of
controller. If you want to create a configuration for an earlier version of
controller, you can use Convert to... to make your configuration suitable for the
earlier controller or use Tools | Update firmware to update the earlier module
to the latest version.
Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device.
Close the currently open file.
Save the currently open file to the location it was loaded from previously. If this
is a new file, you are prompted to enter a filename.
Save the currently open file, under a new name. You will be prompted to enter
a filename.
Send the currently open configuration settings to the controller.
Read the settings out of the connected controller for viewing / editing.
Read the settings from the connected controller and convert to the currently
selected configuration type.
Read the settings from a modules configuration file on disk or flash memory
device and convert to the currently selected configuration type.
Convert the currently loaded configuration file to suit another module type or
another module version.
Print the currently open configuration file.
Preview what the configuration file will look like on the page after printing.
Select printer type and printer settings.
Exit the software. If the currently open file has changed since it was last
saved, you will be prompted to save it.

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4.3

TOOLS MENU

Options

Opens the Settings screen containing customisation options for the DSE
Configuration Suite.
File/folder
location

Browse to change
file/folder location

Press ok to
save changes
Logo insert

Check for
updates

Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the

configuration.
This allows the user to create Logo Inserts for certain DSE modules to
customise the controller to suit the generator manufacturer.

Load an image
into the logo
insert program

Text Insert

Print this
logo insert
card

Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the

configuration.
This allows the user to create Text Inserts for the configurable LEDs on the
certain DSE modules.
Reset font
and colour
changes

Change
background
colour

Change
font
Print this
insert card

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Annunciator text insert

Only available when currently viewing the DSE2548 configurations in the

Expansion | 2548 Annunciator Modules section of the configuration.
This allows the user to create Text Inserts for the DSE2548 Expansion
Annunciator modules
Reset font
Change
and colour
Load an image
background
changes
into the logo
colour
insert program

Change
font

Update Firmware

Access Permissions
Alarms
Manage curves
Event Log

Address Book

Language Editor

Data Log Viewer

Batch Convert To...

Backup Module
Restore Module

Print this
insert card

Allows the user to update the firmware (internal software) of the DSE
controller. For a complete description see the section entitled Update
Firmware elsewhere in this document.
See the section headed Access Permissions after this table.
Allows the user to mute any alarms that have been received by telephone
modem from a suitably configured controller.
Allows the management (editing or deleting) of custom sensor curves
Allows the user to log all the events from any module connected to the PC
via SCADA. For a complete description see the section entitled Event
Log else where in this document.
Allows the user to create an Address Book of connections. For a complete
description see the section entitled Address Book else where in this
document.
Allows the editing of the text displayed by the module. For a complete
description see the section entitled Language Editor elsewhere in this
document.
Allows the user to view previously logged data from a DSE module. For a
complete description see the section entitled Data Log Viewer elsewhere
in this document.
Allows the user to update a large quantity of configuration files to the latest
version. For a complete description see the section entitled Batch Convert
To... elsewhere in this document.
Allows the user to backup up the connected modules configuration file and
SCADA settings.
Allows the user to restore a previous configuration file and SCADA settings
to the connected module.

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4.3.1

UPDATE FIRMWARE

Selecting Update Firmware initiates the update wizard:

Click the exit button if you dont
want to update your module.

Hint : Stopping the update process

once it begins could leave the
module inoperable! If this occurs,
simply run the update wizard again
and let it complete correctly.

Click next to continue.

Select the device type

Click next to continue.

4.3.1.1 DIRECT USB CONNECTION

Ensure the modules supply and

USB cable are removed, and
then click next to continue.

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Click to select the firmware update

file.

Then click next to

continue.

Ensure the USB cable is connected before the

modules power supply. It will be automatically
detected and the update process will begin.

If the file you attempt to send to the

module is not compatible with the
currently connected module, the
update cannot continue.
In this example an attempt was
made to send a DSE8660 firmware
file to a DSE8610 module!

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The update is now in progress and will

take under one minute.
During this phase:

DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB

CONNECTION

DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR PC

DO NOT REMOVE POWER

FROM THE CONTROLLER

The update is now complete.

The module will automatically restart
with the updated firmware (internal
software program).
It is now safe to disconnect the USB
lead and power down the module or
your PC.
Click OK to continue.

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4.3.1.2 CONNECTION VIA DSE813

Select the COM Port of the
DSE813 uses.

Hint : You can find the COM Port number

out from Windows Device Manager | Ports
(COM & LPT)

Then click next to

continue.
Click to select the firmware update
file.

Then click next to begin

the firmware upgrade.

If the wrong COM port has been selected,

or the DSE813 in not connected properly
the update will not begin

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The update is now in progress and will

take around three minutes to complete.
During this phase:

DO NOT DISCONNECT THE

DSE813 INTERFACE

DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR PC

The update is now complete.

It is now safe to disconnect the
DSE813 interface from the module and
your PC.
Click OK to continue.

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4.3.2

ACCESS PERMISSIONS

Access permissions is an advanced Administration option to allow OEMS to setup the Configuration Suite
software to limit access for certain users.
For instance, the generator OEM can install the software on the End Users PC and then setup multiple
usernames to limit the customers access to only those functions that the OEM requires for the end user.
An example of this is to give only SCADA access to a user requiring monitoring, or to give access to read and
write configuration files, but not to edit a configuration file.

Create a new user type

Select Edit, then New to create

a new user

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This example shows a new user

that is able to view, read and
write configurations but is not
able to edit the configuration.
When you exit this window you
are asked if you want to save
these changes and then
prompted to enter the password
for this user.

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4.3.4

DSE8XXX SERIES PC EVENT LOG

The PC event log is provided to maintain a log of alarms of DSE8XXX controllers that have been connected to
the SCADA section of the software.
This event log is intended to maintain a log of alarms from modules that have dialled in when the station is
unattended.
Clear and
create a new
PC Event Log

Export PC Event Log

as either a PDF or
Excel spreadsheet

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Events taken from

DSE8XXX modules
and stored on the PC

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4.3.5

ADDRESS BOOK

The Address Book (Tools | Address Book) is included to allow the user to create and store address entries to
make connection to a defined module with ease. An obvious use for this facility is to allow the user to create and
store address entries for modules which are connected with modems to make communication without entering
the information into the software multiple times.

4.3.5.1 CREATING A NEW ENTRY

To create a new Address Book
entry, click on the Address Book
icon or go to (Tools | Address Book).

Available
communication ports

Click the column headings

to sort them into order.

The user can choose to create a new

Address Book entry, open an existing
one for editing or delete an old one.

Select the port to communicate

with module.

Enter the address details, if an identical

name is used multiple times, a number will
be automatically added after each entry.

Enter the modules PIN number if

configured to allow access. If the
module does not have a PIN number
configured, leave as shown.

Configure the communication

parameters.

To save the address entry,

press the Ok button.

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4.3.5.2 USING AN ENTRY

The new entry can now be selected
by double clicking with the left
mouse button or using the Connect
via drop down menu

If the user has multiple

Address Book entries, the last
5 used will be shown in the
Connect via drop down
menu.

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4.3.6

LANGUAGE EDITOR

The Language editor (Tools | Language Editor) is included to allow the user to tailor the text for some DSE
controllers to suit their own requirements. An obvious use for this facility is to allow the user to change the entire
module text to another language. Other uses include changing some wording to better reflect the customers
application. For instance Shutdown can be renamed to Critical Alarm and Warning can be changed to
Prompt Alarm.

4.3.6.1 GETTING STARTED

To start a new translation, go to the File menu. The user can choose to
create a new module translation or SCADA/event log translation (Module
alarm strings) or open an existing one for editing.

Give the new text file a name, for instance the name of the
language you are translating it to.

The text strings are grouped together to make finding a

particular string easier.

A summary shows how many strings do not have text

entered, and if any are incorrect (are too long to display on
the module screen) these will be shown as errors.

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4.3.6.2 EDITING THE STRINGS

Click the + symbol to open up that
section and view/modify the text
strings. Click to close this group

A tick shows that the text

fits onto the display.
A cross means the text is
too long for the display.

Click the column headings to sort

the strings into alphabetical order

Enter the new text into

the Translation column.

The Mimic column shows how it will

appear on the module display.
Take care that the text fits correctly
in the green box. You may need to
abbreviate your translation if it does
not fit into the space allowed.

4.3.6.3 UPDATING THE MODULE LANGUAGE

When youre ready to test your new text file in the connected module, send it using the
button provided.
Remember you must select this new language file in the modules display configuration
editor. You can also upload language files to the module using the SCADA |
LANGUAGES section of the Configuration Suite Software.

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4.3.6.4 UPDATING THE SCADA ALARMS/EVENT LOG LANGUAGE

When youre ready to test your new text file for the SCADA alarms and event log, save
the file with an appropriate name, e.g. the name of the language you are translating it to,
to a folder on your computer you know the location of.

When you have saved the new text file for the SCADA alarms, go to the Options page
(Tools | Options) and click the Browse button for SCADA Module alarm translations to
locate the new text file. When you have selected the new text file for the SCADA alarms,
press the Ok button to save the changes.

NOTE: - The SCADA text file is only applicable to the PC that it has been selected on.
NOTE: - The SCADA text file will be used until the user configures it back to default (leaving the file
location blank) or selecting another file.
NOTE: - The SCADA text file only affects the alarms page and the event log in the SCADA section.

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An example of
a default
SCADA alarm
string for Fail
to Stop

An example of a
user configured
SCADA alarm
string for Fail to
Stop

An example of
a default
event log
string for Fail
to Stop

An example of a
user configured
event log string
for Fail to Stop

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4.3.8

DSE8XXX DATA LOG VIEWER

The Data Log Viewer (Tools | Data Log Viewer) is included to allow the user to view saved data which has been
logged by a DSE module. An obvious use for this facility is to allow the user to gather information for fault
diagnostic or creating a report.
To view the logged data, press the Read from Controller icon if the data is being logged to
the modules internal memory. If the data is being logged to an external memory device,
plug the external device into your computer and press the Open Icon and locate the data.

Navigation sliders

Zoom slider

Data segment being

downloaded from the module

An example of logged
data from the module

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Download progress per

segment from the module

Data segments
downloaded from
the module

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Click the + symbol to open up the data.

Click the symbol to close to minimise the data

Click to hide the data on the

graph. When the data is hidden
the text will be in italics.

Click the + symbol to increase the resolution

in the Y axis
Click the symbol to decrease the resolution
in the Y axis

Once the data has downloaded from the module, save the file with an
appropriate name, e.g. the name of the site the generator is based,
to a folder on your computer you know the location of.

Data which has been logged by the

module and is currently downloading

Data which has been logged by the

module and waiting to be downloaded

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4.3.9

BATCH CONVERT TO...

The Batch Convert To... (Tools | Batch Convert To...) is included to allow the user to convert a large batch of preexisting module configuration files to the latest version with ease.

Select the type of

configuration file to convert
the pre-existing files to.

Add single configuration

file to be converted.

Configuration files
waiting to be converted.

Add filename suffix to the new

converted configuration files

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Add multiple configuration files

contained within a folder.

Click Start to begin the

conversion process.

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A tick shows that the configuration file

has been converted.
A cross shows that the configuration
file has not been converted.

Current configuration file being

converted.

4.4

HELP MENU

Check for Updates

If an internet connection is available, the software will check for any updates to
download.
Shows the version number of the configuration suite

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