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Ovation Operator Station

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Section 1. Introduction

1-1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11-2. Contents of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41-3. Additional Reference Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51-4. Quick Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Section 2. Operator Station Overview

2-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-2. Operator Station Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22-3. Ovation Display Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Section 3. Getting Started

3-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13-2. Operator Station Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3-2.1. Installing the Ovation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-2.2. Installing the Network Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-2.3. Adding the Drop to the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-2.4. Download Custom Configuration to a Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3-3. Using the Icon System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-4. Using Two Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33-5. Using the Ovation Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3-5.1. Ovation Keyboard Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53-6. Using the Point Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103-7. Using the Online Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3-7.1. Help System Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-113-7.2. Help System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Section 4. Base Alarm System

4-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14-2. Base Alarm Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24-3. Base Alarm Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4-3.1. Accessing the Base Alarm Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44-3.2. Configuring the Base Alarm Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74-3.3. Find Point in Base Alarm Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4-4. Base Alarm Window Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114-5. Base Alarm Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134-6. Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144-7. Dialog Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

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4-8. Alarm Column Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164-8.1. Date Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164-8.2. Time Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174-8.3. Alarm Type Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-184-8.4. Code Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.5. Name Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.6. Net Alias Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.7. Network ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.8. Description Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.9. Alarm Priority (AP) Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.10. Alarm Destination (AY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-224-8.11. Value/Quality (Q) Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-234-8.12. Units Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-254-8.13. Limit Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-254-8.14. Incremental Limit (Incr) Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-254-8.15. Plant Mode (PM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

4-9. Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-264-10. Alarm History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-284-11. Unacknowledged Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-294-12. Reset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-304-13. Remote Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-314-14. Iconic Alarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

4-14.1. Icon List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-334-14.2. Diagram Viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

4-15. Alarm Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-354-15.1. Mode Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-384-15.2. Assigning Priorities and Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

4-16. Alarm Message Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-434-16.1. Acknowledging Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-444-16.2. Resetting Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

4-17. Printing Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-474-18. Audio Alarm System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-484-19. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-494-20. Print Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

Section 5. Point Information (PI) System

5-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-2. Accessing the Point Information Window (PI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-3. Using The Point Information Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5-3.1. File Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45-3.2. View Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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5-3.3. Help Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115-4. Displaying the Point Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125-5. Modifying Point Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5-5.1. Modifiable Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-265-5.2. Guidelines for Modifying Point Information (PI) Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

5-6. Point Information Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-315-7. Point Information Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-315-8. Printing Point Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Section 6. Process Diagram System (PDS)

6-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-2. Process Diagram Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6-2.1. Accessing the Process Diagram Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36-2.2. Process Diagram Window Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46-2.3. Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6-3. Graphic Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76-3.1. Configuring Graphic Tabs in the Graphics Display Program . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86-3.2. Configuring the Graphics Print Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106-3.3. Configuring the Graphics Window Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6-4. Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-156-5. Zooming the Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

6-5.1. Zooming Using the Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-176-5.2. Zooming Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

6-6. Displaying Poke Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-206-7. Diagram Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

6-7.1. Paging Between Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-216-7.2. Recalling Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

6-8. Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-236-8.1. Organizing Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-236-8.2. Adding to Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-246-8.3. Goto Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

6-9. Split Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-266-10. Control Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

6-10.1. Selecting a Control Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-276-10.2. Layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-326-10.3. Control Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-336-10.4. Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-336-10.5. Page Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-346-10.6. Algorithm Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

6-11. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-446-11.1. Accessing the Control Panel Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44

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6-12. Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-476-12.1. Print Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-476-12.2. Printing Graphic Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

6-13. Errors and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

Section 7. Trend Display

7-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17-2. Accessing the Trend Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17-3. Trend Display Window Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7-3.1. Trend Display Menu Bar Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37-3.2. Trend Display Toolbar Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

7-4. Creating Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67-4.1. Building a Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97-4.2. Historical Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-127-4.3. Viewing Chart Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-137-4.4. Loading a Group of Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-157-4.5. Running Multiple Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

7-5. Trend Layout Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-197-6. Trend Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

7-6.1. Displaying Trend Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-247-7. Viewing Point Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-267-8. Tabular Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Section 8. Point Review

8-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18-2. Point Review Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8-2.1. Accessing the Point Review Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28-3. Point Review Window Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8-3.1. Point Review Menu Bar Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48-3.2. Point Review Toolbar Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8-4. Point Review Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-68-4.1. Selecting Characteristics for Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-78-4.2. Selecting Point Groups for Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

8-5. Displaying a Point Review Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-118-5.1. Adding/Removing Columns for Display and Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-118-5.2. Changing Point Review Font Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

8-6. Modifying a Point Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-158-7. Printing or Saving a Point Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

8-7.1. Printing a Point Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-178-7.2. Modifying Point Review Report Print Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

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8-7.3. Saving a Point Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

Section 9. Error Log Viewer

9-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19-2. Error Log Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9-2.1. Accessing the Error Log Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29-3. Error Log Window Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

9-3.1. Error Log Menu Bar Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39-3.2. Error Log Toolbar Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

9-4. Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49-5. Error Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Section 10. Point Viewer

10-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-110-2. Point Viewer Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

10-2.1. Accessing the Point Viewer Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-110-2.2. Point Viewer Window Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10-3. Point Viewer Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-610-4. Changing Print Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Section 11. Utilities

11-1. Section Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-111-2. Ovation Drop Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11-2.1. Accessing the Ovation Drop Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-211-3. Controller Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

11-3.1. Accessing the Controller Diagnostics Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-311-3.2. Controller Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-511-3.3. Processing Task Info Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-611-3.4. Point Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-711-3.5. I/O Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-811-3.6. Version Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-911-3.7. Point Details Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1011-3.8. Sheet Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1111-3.9. Algorithm Details Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1211-3.10. Algorithm Template Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1311-3.11. Refresh Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1411-3.12. Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

11-4. Sensor Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1511-4.1. Accessing the Sensor Calibrate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

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11-4.2. Point Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1511-5. Station Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19

11-5.1. Accessing the Station Security Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19

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Section 1. Introduction

1-1. Overview

The Operator Station is a drop in the Ovation System that enables you to view andcontrol the current status of the plant process control system. The Operator Stationcan display many diagrams that allow you to communicate with plant processes thatare using other drops (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2). Also, you can monitor andcontrol alarm conditions, and view, and enter point information.

This document describes the functions of the Operator Station and how to use them.

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1-2. Contents of this Document

1-2. Contents of this Document

This document is organized into the following sections:

• Section 1. Introduction describes the contents of this document and lists otherreference documentation. It also provides a Quick Procedures section.

• Section 2. Operator Station Overview provides an overview of the OperatorStation.

• Section 3. Getting Started provides information you need before using theOperator Station (such as configuration, using menus, keyboards, and so forth).

• Section 4. Base Alarm System provides instructions for displaying,acknowledging, and printing alarms. It also discusses the Audio System.

• Section 5. Point Information (PI) System provides instructions for accessingpoint information on the Ovation Network.

• Section 6. Process Diagram System (PDS) provides instructions for viewingprocess diagrams. It also describes how to edit point groups.

• Section 7. Trend Display provides instructions for displaying graphical andtabular trends with live points.

• Section 8. Point Review provides instructions for displaying a list of pointswith the same characteristics, status conditions, and qualities.

• Section 9. Error Log Viewer provides information about system errors andwrites messages to a log file.

• Section 10. Point Viewer provides instructions for accessing general pointinformation on the Ovation Network.

• Section 11. Utilities provides information about the utilities available for theOperator Station user.


1-3. Additional Reference Documentation

1-3. Additional Reference DocumentationTable 1-1 lists additional reference documentation which may be helpful whileusing this document.

In addition to the documents listed in Table 1-1, this manual may refer to“applicable vendor documentation,” which is defined on a project basis. Thesedocuments may include:

• Operating system manuals.

• Peripheral device documentation.

Table 1-1. Reference DocumentsDocumentNumber Title Description

NT-0070 eDB Historian User Guide Provides information on the collection, archival andretrieval of process values and messages.

R3-1100 Ovation Algorithms Reference Lists and describes the Ovation standard algorithms.

R3-1140 Ovation Record Types Reference Provides information on process points and recordfields.

R3-1145 Ovation Error Codes and Messages Provides information on fault codes and the SystemStatus Diagram.

WIN10 Ovation Load Kit Provides installation, and basic function information.

WIN21 Configuring Your Ovation OperatorStation

Provides configuration information for the OperatorStation.

WIN60 Ovation Developer Studio Provides configuration information and instruction onusing the Ovation Developer Studio software

WIN80 Ovation Control Builder User Guide Provides information on using the Control Builder

WIN90 Ovation Graphics Builder User Guide Provides information on the use of the GraphicsBuilder.

WIN91 Ovation Graphics Language Provides a reference to the graphics source languagerules and commands.


1-4. Quick Procedures


This section provides a quick reference to using the Ovation Operator Station. Thissection is intended for users who are experienced with the Operator Station. Referto the manual for more detailed instructions for each of the following sections.

1-4.1. Accessing the Base Alarm Window(described in detail in Section 4-3)

1. Double click on the Alarms icon located on the system tray or select the Alarmicon on the task bar to open the window.

2. The Base Alarm window appears.

1-4.2. Configuring the Base Alarm Window(described in Section 4-3.2)

Changing Page Margins

1. Select the File pull-down menu and choose the Margins option. Modify thesettings.

2. Select Save settings to profile to save the modifications to your profile.

Adding Header/Footer Text

1. Select the Header tab for text at the top of the page.

2. Enter the text in the column for the alignment position on the page.

3. To modify the font of header/footer text, highlight the text, click the Font buttonto access the Font window.

4. Select the Footer tab for text at the bottom of the page. Repeat Step 2.

5. Set Header and Footer margins by entering values in text boxes.

6. Click the Save settings to profile checkbox to save changes to user profile.

7. Click OK to accept changes and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss thewindow without applying changes.



Modifying List Font

1. Select Font from the View pull-down menu.

2. Select the Font Style from the scrolling list.

3. A point size can be selected from the list in the Size window, or you canmanually enter a font size.

4. The Script drop-down menu will provide available options based on fontchoice.

5. Click OK to save changes and dismiss the window, or click on Cancel todisregard changes and dismiss the window.

1-4.3. Find Points in Base Alarm Window(described in detail in Section 4-3.3)

1. Under the Edit menu, choose the Find option.

2. You must enter the full point name of the specific point to be found.

3. After entering the point name, click the Find Next button. You may also selectthe direction of the search by clicking the appropriate direction button.

1-4.4. Alarm Filtering(described in detail in Section 4-15)

Assigning Properties and Destinations

1. From the Filtering pull-down menu, select Normal Mode or Priority Mode.You can also select the Normal Mode or Priority Mode buttons on the toolbar.

The applicable Alarm Filtering Definition window appears. This window allowsyou to select priorities (any or all) and destinations (any or all) for the AlarmList, Alarm History, Unacknowledged Alarm List, and Reset List.

2. Select one or more priority codes from the Priority choice box for the desiredlist.

3. Select one or more point destination codes to be shown on the desired list.

4. If unit filtering is enabled, select one or more units from the units list. There isa unit list for each network. Select the appropriate network tab and configure itsunit filtering.



5. Select the Apply or OK button. The current alarm display updates with the newalarm filtering definition.

Choosing Mode

1. Select the Mode pull-down menu.

2. Select Normal or Priority, or click on either the Normal Mode (N) button or thePriority Mode button (P) on the toolbar.

1-4.5. Acknowledging Alarms(Described in detail in Section 4-16.1)

1. Select the desired alarm(s) in the Base Alarm window.

2. From the menu bar, click on the Acknowledge pull-down menu and selectPoint Acknowledge, or select the Point Ack button on the toolbar, or use thePoint Ack button on the Ovation Keyboard.

3. To acknowledge all points currently displayed on the screen, from the menu bar,click on the Acknowledge pull-down menu and select Page Acknowledge, orselect the Page Ack button on the toolbar, or use the Page Ack button on theOvation keyboard.

1-4.6. Resetting Alarms(Described in detail in Section 4-16.2)

1. Select the desired acknowledged return(s) in the Base Alarm window.

2. From the menu bar, click on the Reset pull-down menu and select Point Reset,or select the Point Reset button on the toolbar to perform the point reset. Youmay also use the Point Reset button on the Ovation Keyboard.

3. To reset all points currently displayed on the screen, click the Page Resetoption on the Reset pull-down menu or on the toolbar. You may also use thePage Reset button on the Ovation Keyboard.

1-4.7. Printing Alarms(Described in detail in Section 4-17)

1. To print the alarms in the current window, select Print from the File pull-downmenu.

2. To print all alarms on a specified tab, select the All button from the Print rangeoptions.



1-4.8. Accessing the Point Information Window(Described in detail in Section 5-2)

1. Double click the Point Information icon. The Point Information windowappears blank.

2. If you know the name of the desired point, type in the name and press Enter.

Also, if you know the alias (provided the same alias is not assigned to otherpoints), type in the alias and press Enter.

The Point Information window appears.

3. If you do not know the name of the desired point, click the Search button in thePoint Information window or from the File pull-down menu. The Find Pointswindow appears.

4. Select the appropriate network, unit, and drop. A scrolling list of all the pointsfor that drop will appear. To discontinue or change the search, click the AbortSearch button.

5. Double click on the desired point name in the list or select the point and clickthe Apply button. The Point Information window appears for that point.

6. The Find Points window will remain on the screen. To close the window, clickthe Dismiss button or the “X” button in the top right corner.

1-4.9. Using the Point Information Menu Selections(Described in detail in Section 5-3)

File Menu Options

1. From the Point Information window, select the File pull-down menu.

2. Choose Point Search. The Find Points dialog window appears.

Filtering the Search

1. From the Find Points window, select Filters from the menu bar and selectDefine Filters. The Point Search Attributes dialog will open.

2. Select an applicable field to search by.

3. Click the OK button.



4. To display a point, highlight the point by left-clicking it once. It will appear inreverse video.

5. Click Apply. The information for the selected point will be displayed in thePoint Information window.

1-4.10. Displaying the Point Information(Described in detail in Section 5-4)

1. From the Point Information window, enter a valid point name or alias in thePoint Name entry field and press Enter.

2. If you do not know the point name, click Search and the Find Points windowwill be displayed.

3. Select the Point Information item on the Point Menu from another application,such as Alarms, Trends, Graphics and Review.

1-4.11. Modifying Point Information(Described in detail in Section 5-5)

1. Modify point attributes by selecting the applicable tab from the folder.

2. Enter values into the entry fields or select desired radio buttons.

3. Select the Apply button to save the changes. Use the Cancel button to cancelany changes not yet saved during the Apply.

1-4.12. Printing Point Information(Described in detail in Section 5-8)

1. Select Print from the File pull-down menu.

2. The Select Pages to Print window appears. Click the checkboxes to select ordeselect a group of information to be printed.

3. Click the OK button. The standard Windows Print window appears. This allowsthe selection of a printer and/or configuration of the print job.

1-4.13. Accessing the Process Diagram Window(Described in detail in Section 6-2.1)

1. Double click the Graphics icon. Depending on Operator Station configuration,each Process Diagram window can initially display a custom diagram. If nodiagram number was defined during configuration, the Process Diagram windowis blank when first accessed.



2. To display a diagram in the window, select a diagram number.

3. If a top-level diagram is defined for the system, you can access it quickly byclicking on the diagram box.

1-4.14. Configuring Graphic Tabs in the Graphic Display Program(Described in detail in Section 6-3.1)

1. To access the configuration menu, select the Graphics icon from the Ovationprograms folder.

2. From the File pull-down menu, choose the Configuration option. TheConfigure Graphic window will appear.

Configuring the Graphics Print Tab



3. Choose the Print Tab. Select the item you wish to set or replace.

4. Choose a color from the list.

5. To clear an item, select the top most item (blank) from the color list.

6. Select Apply or Ok to accept the changes.

Configuring the Graphics Window Tab



3. Choose the Window Tab. You may reset all of the parameters at any time byselecting the Default button.

4. Click Apply or Ok to commit your desired changes.



1-4.15. Zooming the Display Area(Described in detail in Section 6-5)

Zooming Using the Mouse

1. Click the left mouse button on a point in the diagram that is not occupied by apoke or data entry field. The pointer will change to a magnifying glass.

2. With the left mouse button depressed, drag the pointer across the diagram. Abox will be drawn around the selected area. When the button is released, theboxed area will be zoomed to occupy the entire window.

3. To zoom out to the original diagram percentage, double-click the left mousebutton on a point of the diagram that is not occupied by a poke or data entryfield. The entire diagram will be displayed in the window.

Zooming Using the Menu

1. Select the View pull-down menu and select the Zoom option.

2. Select a Zoom function.

Zoom by Corners

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Corners from the Zoomoption.

2. Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the desired area.

3. Left-click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner of the area to be zoomed.A box appears around the selected area.

4. Release the cursor. The area is magnified and shifted to show the zoom area inthe window.

Zoom by Box

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Box from the Zoom option.The cursor changes to a box.

2. Move the box to the area to be zoomed.

3. Left-click to zoom. The area is magnified and shifted so that the zoom areaoccupies the entire window.



Selecting the Zoom Increment

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose %Zoom In/Out from the Zoomoption.

2. Use the slide bar or enter a value in the zoom value field to change the zoomfactor.

3. Select one of the zoom functions.

1-4.16. Displaying Poke Fields(Described in detail in Section 6-6)

1. Select the View pull-down menu in the Process Diagram window.

2. Select the Display Pokes option. A red rectangle appears around the pokefields in the displayed diagram.

1-4.17. Favorites(Described in detail in Section 6-8)

Organizing Favorites

1. Highlight the existing folder or the root Favorites folder and select the NewFolder button.

2. A new folder is created. Highlight the New Folder and select the Renamebutton and enter your desired folder name.

3. Remove folders from the list by highlighting the folder and selecting the Deletebutton. This will remove the folder and all underlying diagrams from the list.

Adding to Favorites

1. Select the Add to Favorites option from the drop-down menu.

2. Select the Create In>> button to place this entry in any of the previouslydesigned favorites folders.

Goto Favorites

1. You may quickly access your favorite diagram by selecting the Goto Favoritesoption from the Favorites menu or by selecting the Favorites folder on thetoolbar.



2. Highlight the desired diagram and select the Open button or double-click thediagram.

1-4.18. Control Diagrams(Described in detail in Section 6-10)

Selecting a Control Sheet

1. Select the System Overview option from the Control pull-down menu, orselect the System Overview from the right-click menu by placing the mousepointer on the background of the diagram and clicking the right mouse button.The System Overview Menu will be displayed.

2. Select the desired Network, Unit, and Drop. A scrolling list of all of the controlsheets for that drop will appear. Options exist to display the sheet numbers aspart of the list.

3. Select the desired sheet from the list. Highlight the sheet, and select Ok. You canalso double-click on the desired sheet. The control sheet will be displayed in thegraphic window.

4. You may sort the items displayed for the selected drop. By selecting theheadings labeled, Description, Sheet #, or Diagram, you may sort the entriesin ascending or descending order.

Selecting a Point for Tuning

1. Select the Point Info icon from the Ovation Folder at the Operator Station. Thiswill display the Point Information (PI) window.

2. Enter the desired point name in the Point Name entry field or use the PointSearch feature to identify the point name.

3. Select the OK button.

4. Position the mouse in the PI window and right-click to display the Point Menu.

5. Select the Signal Diagram item from the Point Menu.

1-4.19. Algorithm Tuning(Described in detail in Section 6-10.6)

1. From the control sheet, right-click on the desired algorithm.



2. A pop-up menu appears displaying algorithm type, the algorithm name, and achoice of options. Select Parameters. Selecting the Parameters option willdisplay a multi-tab window. The number of tabs displayed will depend on thealgorithm type and the functions this algorithm supports.

3. Select the parameter you wish to modify. This will cause the parameterdescription and current value to be displayed in the variable and value sectionof the window.

4. Enter the new value and select the Set button.

The new value will now be displayed in the New Value column of the parameterlist.

5. Select the Commit button to change the value in the algorithm record.

1-4.20. Accessing the Control Panel Window(Described in detail in Section 6-11.1)

1. Open the Graphics icon from the Ovation folder. A Process Diagram windowwill appear.

2. Select the Control pull-down menu.

3. Select the Control Panel option.

4. Select one of the functions from the Control Panel window.

1-4.21. Printing(Described in detail in Section 6-12.1)

1. Select the Print Setup option from the File pull-down menu.

2. To modify specific properties, click the Properties button.

3. To change the paper orientation, choose landscape or portrait by selecting theappropriate button.

4. Select OK to commit the changes.

Printing Graphic Displays

1. Select Print from the File pull-down menu and the print window appears.

2. Select the appropriate printing options.



3. To modify the specific output options, click the Properties button.

4. Click OK to accept the changes and print.

1-4.22. Accessing the Trend Display Window(Described in detail in Section 7-2)

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.

2. Click on the Trend icon.

3. The Trend Display window appears.

1-4.23. Building a Trend(Described in detail in Section 7-4.1)

1. Select the Trend pull-down menu from the Trend Display window.ORSelect the Trend toolbar button.

2. Choose Points from the menu. The Trend Point & Properties window appearsshowing the Point Data tab. New trend windows will be empty.

3. To add a point, do the following:

A. Click the Browse button. A Find Points window will appear.

B. Select the desired point and click the Apply button. This window willremain open until you click the Dismiss button.



4. To add an OPC Item, do the following:

A. Click Browse OPC. A Browse OPC Items windowwill appear.

B. Highlight the appropriate OPC Server.

A red icon in front of the Server name indicates you are not connected tothe Server. A green icon in front of the Server name indicates you areconnected to the Server.

C. Use the right side of the window to navigate to the desired OPC item.

D. Select the desired item. The Item ID will automatically appear in theItem ID field. Click Apply.

5. To add an eDB item, select Browse eDB.

6. The selected point (or item) will be posted to the Trend Point & Properties windowPoint Data tab. These points are the points that will be trended.

7. You can also add a point (or item) by typing its name (or Item ID) in the entryfield and clicking the Add button. To remove a point, click the Delete button.You can navigate within the list of added points by selecting Move Up or MoveDown.

8. The chart scale will default to the point limit value. To change the scale, selectthe point, then click the Limits drop-down menu and select the Custom option.Enter the desired values in the Top Bar and Bottom text areas.

9. Click the OK button to exit the Point Data window and save the selected points.Use the Cancel button to exit without saving changes.

1-4.24. Viewing Chart Properties(Described in detail in Section 7-4.3)

1. Select the Chart pull-down menu from the Trend Display window and select theProperties option. This will open the 2D Chart Control Properties window.

2. From the 2D Chart Control Properties window, select the ChartGroups tab.

3. Select a trend layout type from the ChartType drop-down list.

1-4.25. Loading a Group of Points(Described in detail in Section 7-4.4)

1. From the Trend Display window, select the Trend menu.



2. Choose the Groups option. The Select Group window appears.

3. Select a group from the Trend Groups list.

4. Click OK to select group information, or Cancel to quit the window.


6. Choose the Points option.

1-4.26. Running Multiple Trends(Described in detail in Section 7-4.5)

1. Select the File pull-down menu from the Trend Display window and choose theNew option. A new Trend window will appear. You can now build a trend in thiswindow.

2. To set the window layout, select the Window pull-down menu.

3. Select the Cascade option for overlapping trend windows displayed where thetitle bar of each is visible,ORSelect the Tile option to resize all open windows so that they appear fully on thescreen without any overlap.

1-4.27. Displaying Trend Groups(Described in detail in Section 7-6.1)

1. Access the Trend Display window.

2. Select the Trend pull-down menu. Select Groups. The Select Group windowappears as shown below.

3. Select the desired trend group from the Trend Groups scrolling list. The groupinformation appears to the right of the Group scrolling list in the Info box.

4. Select the Trend pull-down menu from the Trend Display window. SelectProperties. The Trend Point & Properties window (Trend Properties Tab)appears.

5. Select Live or HSR from the Source drop-down menu.

1-4.28. Viewing Point Value(Described in detail in Section 7-7)




2. Move the mouse over any period of time in the trend view area. A Time ValueDisplay window appears.

3. This box will show the date, time, point name, and value.

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1. Right-click on any period of time. A dashed line appears.

2. Hold down the right mouse button, and drag the dashed time line to update thenumeric trend value. The time line moves with the trend.

1-4.29. Tabular Trends(Described in detail in Section 7-8)


2. Select the Tabular Trend icon from the toolbarORSelect the View pull-down menu, choose Trend Type, and then Tabular fromthe submenu. The Tabular Trend window will appear.

3. To change the sorting order of the Date/Time column, place the mouse cursorover the Date/Time column and right-click. A pop-up menu will appear with theoption of sorting by ascending value or descending value.

4. Each point can be selected with the right mouse button to display the Point pop-up menu. The fully qualified point name appears at the top of this menu.

Printing Tabular Trends

1. Select the Print option from the File pull-down menu and the Print windowappears. Select the appropriate printing options.

2. To modify specific output options, click the Properties button.

3. Click OK to accept the changes and to print.

1-4.30. Accessing the Point Review Window(Described in detail in Section 8-2)

1. Double click the Point Review icon at the Operator Station. The Point Reviewwindow appears. The Point Review will search for points on the selectednetwork and unit.



1-4.31. Point Review Filters(Described in detail in Section 8-4)

1. Access the Point Review window.

2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it via theReview pull-down menu, or by pressing ctrl+e). The Point Review Set Filterswindow appears.

1-4.32. Selecting Characteristics for Review(Described in detail in Section 8-4.1)

1. Select Characteristics to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the PointReview Set Filters window.

2. Enter an individual position Characteristic.

3. Select the desired drops from the Drops window. You can select all drops (SetAll) or clear all drops (Clear All).

4. Select the desired record types from the Record Types window.

5. Select at least one condition from the choice boxes within the condition filterscategories. More than one selection is allowed, but at least one must be made.

6. Refer to the bottom of the Point Review Set Filters window. Select the OKbutton to save the selected review conditions and dismiss window.

1-4.33. Selecting Point Groups for Review(Described in detail in Section 8-4.2)

1. Select Group to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the Point Review: SetFilters window.

2. Enter a group number in the Group entry field or select a point group in thescrolling list.

3. Select the desired conditions from the checkboxes within the Condition Filterscategories. More than one selection is allowed, but at least one must be made.


5. Select the desired record types from the Record Types window.

6. Refer to the bottom of the Point Review: Set Filters window. Select the OKbutton to save the selected review conditions and dismiss window.



1-4.34. Displaying a Point Review Window(Described in detail in Section 8-5)

Adding/Removing Columns for Display and Review


2. Select the columns of data to be viewed by selecting the View pull-down menuand selecting the Columns option. The Add/Remove dialog window appears.

3. Once the selections have been made, click OK to return to the Point Reviewwindow.

4. Select the Go button on the toolbar to start the review process.ORSelect Begin Review from the Review menu on the menu bar.

The following message appears at the bottom of the screen:Review in Progress. The applicable review data appears in the PointReview window.

1-4.35. Modifying a Point Review(Described in detail in Section 8-6)


2. From the Point Review window, select the points you want to modify.

3. From the Point Review window select the Modify Point Attributes button, orthe Modify Point Attributes option from the Review pull-down menu (orctrl+m). The Point Review Modify Attributes dialog window appears.

4. Select the attributes you want to change.

1-4.36. Printing or Saving a Point Review(Described in detail in Section 8-7)

Printing a Point Review


2. Select the File pull-down menu.

3. Select Print from the File pull-down menu. The standard Windows Print dialogbox appears.



4. Select the desired print options.

5. Click OK to print the file, or click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box withoutprinting.

Saving a Point Review



3. Select Save As Text. The Save As dialog box appears.

4. Click Save in drop-down menu to navigate to the correct location.

5. Enter the desired name for the file in File Name entry field.

6. Click Save to write the application data to the file specified in the filename entryfield. Cancel dismisses the window and does not save the file.

1-4.37. Point Viewer Filters(Described in detail in Section 10-2)

1. Access the Point Viewer window.

2. Select the Options pull-down menu and select Select Filter, or click on the SetPoint Filter button on the toolbar. The Set Filters window will appear with thecurrent selections.

3. Make the desired selection in the Point Frequency, Record Types andCharacteristics Filter categories.

4. Click OK to apply and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss the windowwithout saving changes.


Section 2. Operator Station Overview

2-1. Section Overview

This section provides a brief description of the process control system and anoverview of each Operator Station function.

The Ovation products provide total process control management. (For an overviewof process control functions, see Section 2-2.) Ovation integrates plant monitoring,continuous control, sequential logic, and batch control systems into one network.

Ovation is modular. It permits the configuration of the process management systemexactly as it is needed. A small installation can be expanded to include as many as254 intelligent modules (referred to as drops). Each drop is a separate module thatcan perform various functions.

The Controller is the drop containing the Ovation I/O modules (Electronic andPersonality) that are attached to sensors on the actual plant equipment. The pointvalues measured by these sensors are broadcast onto the Ovation network via theController.

The Operator Station is the drop that allows you to monitor the various drops andtheir processes. This manual covers the functions of the Operator Station.

The following topics are included in this section:

• Operator Station functions (Section 2-2).

• Ovation Display Terms (Section 2-3).


2-2. Operator Station Functions

2-2. Operator Station Functions

The Operator Station allows the user to communicate with plant processes via theOvation network, and to monitor normal and abnormal plant conditions. TheOperator Station functions are represented as icons as shown in Figure 2-1. Theseicons are provided with your Ovation system, but can be configured differently, ifdesired, using standard Microsoft Window’s techniques.

The following list provides a brief overview of the Operator Station functions:

• Alarm – displays information on abnormal conditions and plant malfunctions.For information, see Section 4.

• Error Log – provides information about system errors and writes messages toa log file. For information, see Section 9.

• Graphics – allows you to view graphic diagrams of process control (ProcessDiagram System). For information, see Section 6.

• Online Help - allows you to access all of the online help files for each OperatorStation function, see Section 3-7.

• Point Information (PI) – provides access to detailed information about eachpoint in the Ovation network. For information, see Section 5.

• Review – allows you to choose specific characteristic filters to search thedatabase for periodic process points. For information, see Section 8.

• Trend – enables you to display graphical and tabular trends with live points.For information, see Section 7.

• Viewer – provides you with lists containing all the system points (by drops) anda brief description of each point. For information, see Section 10.

Figure 2-1. Operator Station Function


2-3. Ovation Display Terms


Table 2-1 contains a listing of terms used in conjunction with the Operator StationCRT display. The terms refer either to the appearance of text or symbols on thescreen or to the method of manipulating the mouse (or trackball).

Table 2-1. Terms Used with the Operator Station Display

Term Definition

OK Applies changes and dismisses the window.

Apply Button located on many data entry windows. Used to verify the data, enterinformation and start a desired operation. The window is not dismissed.

Close Action that requires/allows a user to quit a window. The application is terminated.

Display Area The main area of a window, usually between the Toolbar and the Task Bar.

Double click Action that requires a user to rapidly click the left mouse button twice.

Drag and Drop Window manager function that allows the user to “drag” data from one window and“drop” it into another window.

Grayed out Color of a button or entry field that indicates that a function or menu item is notavailable to the user under the present conditions.

Icon Graphical representation of a window or function.

LAI Last Active Instance. This icon appears in the window of a diagram that was viewedlast. The request will be executed in the window where LAI appears.

Left-click(“Select”)

Action that requires a user to click the left mouse button once. The left mousebutton is used to select a window or an item inside a window.

Maximize Opens the window to the full size of the screen.

Menu Bar The Menu Bar is usually located at the top of the main window. Cascade buttonsare placed on the Menu Bar. A pull-down menu is associated with each cascadebutton located on the Menu Bar.

Minimize Removes the window from the screen, but does not terminate the application. Abutton on the task bar provides access to the application.

Open Double click on an icon to open the application.



Quality

Table 2-1. Terms Used with the Operator Station Display (Cont’d)

Term Definition

Status TypicalDisplay

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Good none The data is usable as it stands.

Fair F Can be the result of two factors:

1. An operator entered value

2. The result of a Quality Checking Algorithm in theapplication (Loop propagation).

Poor P Generated from certain algorithms if some inputs werebad and some were good.

Bad B Can be the result of four factors:

1. Faulty input hardware

2. Input out of specified sensor range (analog)

3. The removal of a point from scan

4. The result of a Quality Checking Algorithm (Looppropagation).

Timed out T The point is not being updated. The drop thatbroadcasts the point is probably off the highway.



Quality(Cont’d)

The formal definition of “quality” does not include the status “Timed Out.”However, window displays that contain process point status usually include TimedOut information in the same screen location as the four “Quality” items.

The system can be configured to display an additional quality reason clarifier afterthe point quality description. If the reasons are to be displayed, the system shouldbe configured to set the order of precedence for the quality reasons, in addition tothe text that will be displayed for each reason. The value/status tab on the PointInformation window will display all applicable quality reasons.

Possible Quality reasons are:

Latched QualityTagged OutHardware ErrorOscillating PointSensor CalibrateScan RemovedData Link FailureSubstituted Entered ValueAlgorithm ApplicationTest ModeUser DefinableEngineering LimitReasonability Limit

Right-click(“Menu”)

By clicking the right button on the mouse, a pop-up menu may be displayedcontaining action appropriate to the cursor position and application.

Status Bar The Status Bar is an area at the bottom of many program windows that contains ashort text message about the current condition of the program and specificapplication data.

Task Bar A small area on the screen which contains buttons for all the running applications.The task bar is usually along the bottom, but may be positioned along any edge bythe user.

Title Bar Top margin of a diagram. Contains minimize, maximize and close icons in upperright.

Toolbar The Toolbar is usually located under the Menu Bar. It is a row of on-screengraphical buttons or icons relating to application functions.

W# A box will appear around this W# icon to show which Window is active.

Workspace Graphical environment where menus, icons, and diagrams are located.

Table 2-1. Terms Used with the Operator Station Display (Cont’d)

Term Definition


Section 3. Getting Started


This section describes the installation of the Operator Station. These functionsinclude accessing icons and keyboards and entering information into user fields. Formore information on the installation and basic functions of the Operator Stationrefer to “Ovation Load Kit” (WIN10).

The following topics are included:

• Installing the Ovation Software (Section 3-2.1).

• Installing the Network Driver (Section 3-2.2).

• Adding the Drop to the System Configuration (Section 3-2.3).

• Download Custom Configuration to Drop (Section 3-2.4).

• Using the Icon System (Section 3-3).

• Using Two Monitors (Section 3-4).

• Using the Ovation Keyboard (Section 3-5).

• Using the Point Menu (Section 3-6).

• Using the Online Help System (Section 3-7).


3-2. Operator Station Configuration

3-2. Operator Station Configuration

3-2.1. Installing the Ovation Software

Before installing Ovation software on a station, the Ovation Network mustrecognize the station. To add an Operator Station to the Ovation Network, specificsystem requirements must be met. Refer to “Ovation Load Kit” (WIN10) forinformation.

3-2.2. Installing the Network Driver

Refer to “Ovation Load Kit” (WIN10) for specific information regarding theinstallation of the network driver.

3-2.3. Adding the Drop to the System Configuration

Refer to “Ovation Developer Studio” (WIN60) for specific information regardingadding a drop to the System.

3-2.4. Download Custom Configuration to a Drop

The download function is performed using the Ovation Developer Studio. See“Ovation Developer Studio” (WIN60) for information.

3-3. Using the Icon System

The Operator Station will have a folder (directory) containing the icons thatrepresent each of the Operator Station functions. This folder is either displayed onthe desktop, or the functions can be accessed using the following procedure:


3-4. Using Two Monitors

1. Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Application. The Ovation Applicationicons in Figure 3-1 will appear.

The following applications are described as follows:

• Alarms – displays information on abnormal conditions and plant malfunctions.

• Error Log – provides information about system errors and writes messages toa log file.

• Graphics – allows the user to view graphic diagrams of process control(Process Diagram System).

• Online Help - allows the user to view the available online help for all of theOvation Applications.

• Point Information (PI) – provides access to detailed information about eachpoint in the Ovation network.

• Review – allows the user to choose specific characteristic filters to search thedatabase for periodic process points.

• Trend – enables the user to display graphical and tabular trends with live andhistorical points.

• Viewer – provides the user with lists containing all the system points (by drops)and a brief description of each point.

3-4. Using Two Monitors

An Operator Station can be configured with one or two monitors. This is typicallydone at Emerson Process Management before the system ships. A card must beinstalled in the PC that enables two monitors to be used on the same OperatorStation. For further information refer to vendor documentation.

Figure 3-1. Operator Station Icons


3-5. Using the Ovation Keyboard


The Ovation Keyboard, also known as the Membrane Keyboard, (Figure 3-2) is anoptional keyboard that is used in conjunction with the standard keyboard andmouse. It allows the operator to access data acquisition and control applications.Refer to table Table 3-1 for descriptions of the keyboard functions.

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For additional information on the configuration ofthe Ovation Keyboard refer to “Configuring YourOvation Operator Station” (WIN21).

The Ovation Operator Station supports the connection of the standard OvationOperator keyboard through one of the PC’s serial ports and the Ovationapplications. When the system is configured at the station to have an OvationOperator keyboard, this function is initiated when the system starts.

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3-5.1. Ovation Keyboard Elements

The following are the keys (refer to Figure 3-2 for key locations) and their functionson the Ovation Keyboard:

Table 3-1. Ovation Keyboard

Number Key Description

1 Alarm List Displays the Alarm List.

2 Normal/Priority Switches the current alarm mode.(formerly, Switch Mode Code)

3 Alarm History Displays the Alarm History.

4 Reset List Displays the Alarm Reset List.

5 Unacknowledged Alarms Displays the Unacknowledged Alarm List.

6 Point Acknowledge Acknowledges the selected alarms.

7 Page Acknowledge Acknowledges the page of alarms.

8 Page Reset Resets the page of alarms.

9 Point Reset Resets the selected alarms, depending upon the alarmapplication displayed.

10 Silence Audio Silences the continuous audible sound.(formerly, Bell Ack)

11 Window Keys (Window 1-8) Displays Process Diagram windows.

12 Backward Performs the recall (backward) function for theselected Process Diagram window.

13 Forward Performs the forward recall function for the selectedProcess Diagram Window.

14 Up and Down Arrow Initiates Page Up and Down function.

15 Left and Right Arrow Initiates Page Left and Right function.

16 Start/Open Activates a digital control algorithm.

17 Stop/Close Resets a digital control algorithm.

18 Value Entry Allows manual entry of numerical values of set point oroutput (formerly, Digital Entry).

19 Auto Enables the automatic control mode.

20 Manual Enables the manual control mode.



21 Tune Displays the window used to monitor and tune loopsand ladders (formerly, Control Tune).

22 Control Up Arrow and ControlDown Arrow

Up – Raises the setpoint.(formerly, Raise Setpoint)

Down – Lowers the setpoint.(formerly, Lower Setpoint)

23 Control Up and Control Down Up – Raises the output.(Formerly Raise Output)

Down – Lowers the output.(formerly, Lower Output)

24 User-Definable Keys(Custom or Alarm)

NotesWhen configuring the user-definedkeys, the keys must be numbered

from left to right and top to bottom(see Figure 3-3).

The configuration must be done viathe Ovation Developer Studio at thesoftware server (see “ConfiguringYour Ovation Operator Station”

(WIN21)).

There are 48 user-definable keys. Each key can bedefined to be a custom key or an alarm key.

A. Custom keys can be mapped toprogrammable functions that execute at theOperator Station.These backlit keys do not light.

B. Alarm keys may be mapped touser-definable alarm groups. These backlitkeys can be configured to blink, turn on, andturn off to identify alarm status informationabout the group. An alarm key canbe configured to display (at the OperatorStation) a pre-defined diagram for thespecific group.

Key labels will be printed for each project and insertedover the blank custom keys. The keypad templateprovided in Figure 3-4 can be used to define the desiredkey labels for your project.

Table 3-1. Ovation Keyboard (Cont’d)




P1 - P10 P1 - P10 Programmable Keys. In order for the programmablekeys to be active, the user must define a FUNC_KEYstatement corresponding to the P1 - P10 Keys in aProcess Diagram. The diagram must then be displayedin the currently active graphics window. For example,the user defines FUNC_KEY 1-4 in diagram 2100 toperform various actions. When diagram 2100 isdisplayed in the currently active Graphics window, P1- P4 become active and their corresponding actions canbe performed. P5 - P10 will have no effect whenselected. When the user replaces diagram 2100 withanother, P1-P4 will become inactive or be replacedwith the FUNC_KEY actions of the new diagram.Refer to “Ovation Graphics Language ReferenceManual” (WIN91) for more information.

Table 3-1. Ovation Keyboard (Cont’d)



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3-6. Using the Point Menu

The Point Menu allows you to view data for individual points. It can quickly accessthe following three windows:

• Point Information – enables the user to view or modify point data.

• Trend – enables the user to view point activity for an individual point.

• Process Diagram – enables the user to view signal and summary diagramsdirectly associated with one point.

The Point Menu can be accessed from any Operator Station window that displaysa point name or point value, such as the Base Alarm window, a Point Viewerwindow, Trend window, or a Process Diagram window.

The following procedure illustrates how to access the Point Menu:

1. Select a point name or point value on any applicable window.

2. Right-click on the selection. The Point Menu pop-up window appears. Thefully qualified point name (for this example, “.UNIT1@NTLAB_22”) appearsat the top of the menu, as shown below:

3. Select a Point Menu option. The applicable window appears.

• Point Information – Displays the Point Information window (seeSection 5-2).

• Trend – Displays the Trend Display window (see Section 7).

• Signal Diagram – Displays a Process Diagram window containing acontrol sheet. This is the sheet where the point originates (see Section 6).

• Summary Diagram – Displays a Process Diagram window containing acustom diagram (see Section 6).


3-7. Using the Online Help System

Note

The diagrams associated with a specific point areSignal Diagram (DG field) and SummaryDiagram (SD field) which are defined in the pointrecord. For more information on these diagrams,see “Ovation Developer Studio User Guide”(WIN60) and the “Ovation Record TypesReference” (R3-1140).


The Operator Station has a help system for each function. The Help pull-downmenu allows you to choose one of the following options:

• Help Topics – Displays helpful information about the items contained in thewindow and options available in the application. The Help system is alsoaccessed by pressing F1.

• About – Displays the application release information.

3-7.1. Help System Search Methods

If you select the Help Topics option, a pop-up window will appear. Information canbe found by using the Contents, Index, or Search tabs.

The Contents tab is a directory tree structure of the contents of the help file for thecurrent application. It follows the same scheme as Windows Explorer. Each subjectis represented by a book icon that contains individual files. The individual filecontains the help text (see Figure 3-6).

Figure 3-5. Help Menu



To access the information in the dialog box, click on the subject in the left-handwindow. The right-hand window will be populated with the corresponding helpinformation (see Figure 3-6).

The Index tab dialog box has a text entry field to search the index for specificinformation. The system will search the index for an entry as you type theinformation. As you type, it will highlight index help topics that alphabeticallymatch your entry the closest. Choose a topic and click the Display button to viewhelp text (see Figure 3-7). The right-hand window will be populated with thecorresponding help information.

Figure 3-6. Help Contents Tab

Figure 3-7. Help Index Tab



The Search tab dialog box enables selection by entering a key word into the findbox and clicking the List Topics button. Topics will then be shown that match thekeyword. Choose a topic and click Display to view the topic (see Figure 3-8). Theright-hand window will be populated with the corresponding help information.

Figure 3-8. Help Search Tab



3-7.2. Help System Menus

You can set viewing preferences with the icons on the Menu Bar. The Hide andShow icons toggle according to the current view. These icons hide or show the tabs:Contents, Index, and Search.

When the search tabs are hidden, only the help text will be displayed. Click on theShow icon to display the Contents, Index, and Search tabs again (see Figure 3-9).

There are other preferences available in the Help menu.

• Hide/Show Tabs – Determines the viewing status of the search tabs.

• Back – Displays the previous help selection.

• Forward – Displays the next help selection.

• Print – Prints current help screen.

Figure 3-9. Help Dialog with Hidden Search Tabs



Several other options are accessible in the Contents view by right-clicking within aHelp window. A menu will appear on the screen with available options (see Figure3-10).

Open All - opens all topics in a book.

Close All - closes all topics.

Print - allows you to print the selected topic or print the selected heading and allsubtopics.

View Entry - not available.

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Figure 3-10. Right-Click Menu


Section 4. Base Alarm System


The Base Alarm System provides a method for detecting and displaying abnormalplant conditions on an Operator workstation. These conditions include drop timeouts, points out of range, digital state changes, and so forth. These alarms aredisplayed in the workstation Alarm Window and can be sent to the audioannunciator, the eDB Historian, and the alarm printer.

Section 4-2 through Section 4-8 discuss Base Alarm terms and provide an overviewof the Base Alarm window.

The following sections discuss the five types of alarm displays:

• Alarm List – displays a list of current alarms with the most recent alarm first(Section 4-9).

• History List – maintains a history of the most recent 15,000 alarm occurrences(Section 4-10).

• Unacknowledged Alarm List – identifies all of the unacknowledged alarms(Section 4-11).

• Reset List – identifies all of the resetable returns in the system (Section 4-12).

• Remote Network Status - provides remote network information(Section 4-13).

• Iconic Alarming – group alarms based on priority and characteristics(Section 4-14).

Additional information about alarms is provided in the following sections:

• Alarm Filtering - describes how alarms can be filtered (Section 4-15).

• Alarm Message Selection - defines how alarm messages can be selected,acknowledged, or reset (Section 4-16).

• Printing Alarms - describes how alarms can be printed from the current list.This section corresponds to the standard Windows print function (Section 4-17).

• Audio Alarm Systems - describes the use of sound for alarms (Section 4-18).

• Security - describes enabling or disabling alarm functions (Section 4-19).


4-2. Base Alarm Terms

• Print Advance - used with dedicated alarm printer. This function is not usedwith the standard Windows printing functions (Section 4-20).


The following terms are used when discussing base alarms:

• Alarm Destination – Each of the Operator workstations can be defined toreceive alarms from specific plant areas, or destinations. This is done byassigning a unique destination to each point. The destination is defined by thefirst characteristic of each point’s characteristic field. Each workstation can beassigned to receive alarms for one or more specific destinations or for the entiresystem.

• Alarm Priority – Each point can have an alarm priority assigned to it. Prioritiesmay be assigned from 1 to 8, where 1 is the highest (most critical/important) and8 is the lowest (least critical/important). Analog points can have up to fivedifferent priorities assigned (one for each of the four limits and one for the userdefined limit). The priority is defined if the corresponding limit is defined. Thehigh X (where X is 1 - 4) alarm uses the upper nibble of the appropriate priorityfield. The low X (where X is 1 - 4) alarm uses the lower nibble.

The sensor alarm and SID alarm use the highest value from all the definedpriorities, and the return uses the lesser value of all the defined priorities. Forexample, if the high1 limit is defined, but the low1 limit is not defined, then thelimit1 priority field’s high nibble is defined, but the low nibble is not defined.Therefore, when determining the priority for a sensor alarm or return fromalarm, the low nibble of the limit1 priority field will not be used in theevaluation.

• High1- High4 Limit and Low1 - Low4 Limit – Ovation Analog points canhave a high1, high2, high3, high4, low1, low2, low3, and low4 limit valueassigned to them. When any of these values are exceeded, an alarm status forthe point is broadcast onto the data highway. You are not required to define allfour high limits or all four low limits.

• Incremental high and low limit – In addition to the high1 - high4 and the low1- low4 limits for an Ovation point, a high incremental and a low incrementallimit can also be assigned. When an incremental alarm is exceeded, informationcan be sent to the Operator workstation which indicates whether the value forthe point is getting better or worse (that is, whether the value is moving fartheraway from or closer to the last exceeded high or low limit.)



• Returns (Returns to normal) – An indication that a point previously in alarmhas now returned to normal and is no longer in alarm.

• Reset (Resetable Returns) – An indication that the return has been previouslyacknowledged and must be reset in order to be removed from the alarm list andcleared from the screen. A resetable return is initiated in one of the twofollowing ways:

— An unacknowledged alarm is acknowledged and then returns. This return isre-initiated as a resetable return. Since its previous alarm state wasacknowledged, the return does not require an acknowledgment; however, itdoes require a reset.

— An unacknowledged alarm returns to normal and the unacknowledgedreturn is broadcast to all the drops. Once the unacknowledged return isacknowledged, it is re-initiated as a resetable return.

• Sensor Alarms – An indication of an input failure (for example, a bad signal orbad card)

• SID Alarms – An indication of an invalid point being used as a limit or cutout.It is also an indication (on analogs only) that the calculated limit has bad quality.

• State Change – An indication of a change of state of a digital point (onlydisplayed on the History List).

• User Defined Limit – Ovation Analog points can have an optional user definedhigh and low limit assigned to them. When either of these limits is exceeded, analarm status for the point is broadcast onto the Highway. This alarm isindependent of the standard alarm limits.

• Unacknowledged Alarms – When an alarm occurs (a new alarm, toggle alarm,or incremental alarm), it is broadcast on the data highway as anunacknowledged alarm. The alarm will remain unacknowledged until theoperator acknowledges it. This is a system-wide acknowledgment, which willbe broadcast to all drops. If this alarm is re-initiated again, (that is, a new limitwas exceeded,) it would then become an unacknowledged alarm again. When adrop time-out occurs, it is considered to be unacknowledged. When the operatoracknowledges this type of alarm, it is not broadcast system-wide and must bedone on a drop-by-drop basis.

• Alarm Collector - The alarm collectors are responsible for connecting to theremote networks, receiving all of the remote alarm data, and disseminating it tothe base alarm windows.


4-3. Base Alarm Window

• Primary and Secondary Alarm Data Servers - Identifies the alarm data serverthat the alarm collector is connected to in order to receive Remote Alarm Data.or the last connection the alarm collector made. For each alarm collector, theuser must define the remote networks it will connect to.


The Base Alarm System allows you to monitor plant operations and acknowledgealarm conditions. Each alarm message has its foreground and background colordictated by the color coding scheme. Color coding is based on alarm priority.Specific colors are defined to identify acknowledged versus unacknowledgedalarms. The alarm colors are read in upon startup. The colors are configured usingthe Ovation Developer Studio software. See “Configuring Your Ovation OperatorStation” (WIN21) for instructions on configuring alarm colors.

4-3.1. Accessing the Base Alarm Window

The Base Alarm window is accessed from the Alarms icon, located in the OperatorStation Console (see below).

New alarm entries will be processed by the system every second. If the alarmwindow is minimized and an alarm entry is detected, the alarm system’s control willturn red. An Operator can open the alarm window by double clicking on the Alarmsicon located in the system tray or by a single click on the alarm icon in the task bar.

The first time the Base Alarm window is opened, the Alarm List is displayed(provided the window is configured to display an Alarm List; see Figure 4-1). If adifferent alarm display is selected, and the Base Alarm window is minimized, thelast display will appear the next time the icon is opened (provided no points go intoalarm while the window is minimized). If a point goes into alarm while the windowis minimized, the Base Alarm window will open to the Alarm List screen.



Use the following procedure to access the Base Alarm window:

1. Double click on the Alarms icon located on the system tray or select the Alarmicon on the task bar to open the window.

2. The Base Alarm window appears, as shown in Figure 4-1. The fields that can bedisplayed in this window are described in Section 4-4.

The Base Alarm window provides the following tabs that display by default (seeFigure 4-1):

• Alarm List

• Alarm History List

• Unacknowledged Alarm List

• Reset List

Remote Network Status tab is only displayed when the Alarm window isconfigured to receive alarms from remote networks.

Figure 4-1. Base Alarm Window



There is also a tab for Iconic Alarming. The Icon tab is only displayed when theicon list is configured. See “Configuring Your Ovation Operator Station”(WIN21) for instructions on configuring alarms.

Table 4-1 shows the data that is displayed for each point type on the Alarm List,Alarm History List, Unacknowledged Alarm List, and the Reset List.

Table 4-1. Alarm Data

Alarm Event Point Data

Analog Alarm, returns Date, time, alarm type, code, point name, description, value/quality, units,limit incrementals, alarm priority, alarm destination, and plant mode.

Digital Alarm, returns Date, time, alarm type, code, point name, description, set/reset, value,quality, alarm priority, alarm destination, and plant mode.

Drop Alarm, returns Date, time, alarm type, point name, description, fault code/faultidentification, alarm priority, and alarm destination.

Packed Group alarms Date, time, alarm type, point name, description, value (in its binaryrepresentation), blank or “T” (time out), bits in alarms in binary, alarmpriority, alarm destination, and plant mode.

Packed Group AlarmsUsed as Devices

Date, time, alarm type, PN, ED, set/reset description, value, attention code,override code, and alarm description.

State Change Date, time, alarm type, code, point name, description, set/reset, value quality.State Change only applies to the alarms shown on the Alarm History List.

Time-Outs When a timed-out point is in alarm and displayed on the Alarm List orUnacknowledged Alarm List, or Reset List, the Quality field displays theletter “T.”

The letter “T” only appears on the Alarm History List if the list is updatedafter the point times out.

Node/ModuleRecords

Date, time, alarm type, PN, ED, value (binary)/Quality, bits in alarm (binary),alarm priority, alarm destination.



4-3.2. Configuring the Base Alarm Window

The alarm subsystem can be customized by selecting various options from the Fileand View pull-down menus for individual stations. These configuration windowsallow you to format the appearance of the Base Alarm window.

The margins, headers, footer, font, and columns viewed can be modified.

Additional Operator Station configuration information is found in “ConfiguringYour Ovation Operator Station” (WIN21).


To change the page margins, select the File pull-down menu and choose theMargins option. In the Margins window, you can modify the left, right, top, andbottom setting (Figure 4-2).

By selecting the Save settings to profile checkbox, the modifications will be savedto your profile and recalled when you log into the system. If the Save settings toprofile checkbox is not checked, the changes will only apply for the current sessionof the application.

Figure 4-2. Margins Window



Adding Header and Footer Text

The Header/Footer window is accessed through the File pull-down menu. Thisdialog box allows you to configure the Header and Footer properties used on theprintout (Figure 4-3). You can use pre-defined tokens for the headers and footers.

$F – File name of document$A – Application name$P – Page number$N – Number of pages$D – Date. The date formatting can be specified with an additional parameter, it

is $D{%h:%m}$R – Tabsheet name (used with tab windows)

You can also specify if the changes should be written to your profile by selectingthe Save settings to profile checkbox. The header/footer properties areseparate for each list.

Use the following procedure to enter header and footer text:

1. Select the Header tab for text at the top of the page.

2. Enter the text in the column for the alignment position on the page. Text may beentered for the left, right, and center positions.

3. To modify the font of header/footer text, highlight the text, click the Font buttonto access the Font window (see Figure 4-4).

4. Select the Footer tab for text at the bottom of the page. Repeat Step 2.

Figure 4-3. Header/Footer Window



5. Set Header and Footer margins by entering values in text boxes. This indicatesthe distance between the default or user-defined margins (see Figure 4-2) andthe header/footer.

6. Click the Save settings to profile checkbox to save changes to user profile.

7. Click OK to accept changes and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss thewindow without applying changes.

Modifying List Font

The list area refers to the portion of a window that is controlled by the scroll bars.You can change the font viewed in this area for the Alarm, History,Unacknowledged, and Reset tabs.

Use the following procedure to modify the font:

1. Select Font from the View pull-down menu. The Font window will appear(Figure 4-4).

2. The Font dialog box has three windows to allow the selection of a font, fontstyle, and size. Click on the font in the Font window. The font will determinewhich font styles are available for that option. The Sample window populateswith text using the chosen font.

3. Select the Font Style from the scrolling list.

Figure 4-4. Font Window



4. A point size can be selected from the list in the Size window, or you canmanually enter a font size.

Note

The fonts available are determined by theconfiguration of the system.

5. The Script drop-down menu will provide available options based on fontchoice.

6. Click OK to save changes and dismiss the window, or click on Cancel todisregard changes and dismiss the window.

4-3.3. Find Point in Base Alarm Window

The Alarm program is equipped to locate specific points in alarm list, history list,unacknowledged list, and reset list. Under the Edit menu, the Find option providesa search utility based on point name. You must enter the full point name of thespecific point to be found.

The following dialog box is available to find points on the list, unacknowledged,and reset tabs.

The Find window for the History tab has a Direction selector because the historylist may contain more than one entry for a specific point.

Figure 4-5. Find Point Dialog WIndow


4-4. Base Alarm Window Menu Bar

From the currently selected point, the Up option looks for more recent historicalpoints; and the Down option looks for older historical points.

After entering the point name, click the Find Next button. You may also select thedirection of the search by clicking the appropriate direction button.

Note

For remote points, the user will either have to qualifyto the network level, for example, pointname@network or enter a fully qualified point name.


The elements for the Base Alarm window are described in this section.

Figure 4-6. Find Point Dialog Window - History Tab

Figure 4-7. Menu Bar Elements



The Menu Bar contains the eight cascade buttons. Each cascade button displays apull-down menu when it is selected.

Table 4-2. Alarm Window Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File Print – sends the current list to the printer.

Print Preview – displays a preview of the current list on the screen beforeprinting.

Print Setup – displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties.

Margins – displays a dialog box to setup the margins for the printed report.

Header/Footer – displays window used to set the header and footer options.

Exit – will end the program.

Edit Find Points – accesses the Find Point window.

View Toolbar – is used to make the toolbar visible or not visible.

Status Bar – is used to make the Status bar visible or not visible.

Columns – displays the column selection window.

Select Font – displays a font dialog window.

Acknowledge Point Acknowledge – acknowledges all unacknowledged alarms/returns that arecurrently selected in the alarm window. The point acknowledge operation willnot reset any returns that are currently selected.

Page Acknowledge – will acknowledge all unacknowledged alarms/returnsdisplayed in the window. The page acknowledge operation will not reset anyreturns that are present. Any unacknowledged returns that are acknowledged bythe operator will still require a reset to be removed from the alarm list and screen.

Silence Audio – silences the audio. The Audio system must be configured tomake it active (see “Configuring Your Ovation Operator Station” (WIN21)).

Reset Point Reset – will be performed on all resetable returns that are currentlyselected in the alarm window.

Page Reset – will reset all resetable returns displayed in the window.

Filtering Normal Mode – will display the dialog used to change the filters to the selectionsmade for normal mode.

Priority Mode – will display the dialog used to change the filters to theselections made for priority mode.

Mode Normal Mode – will change the view to normal mode.

Priority Mode – will change the view to priority mode.


4-5. Base Alarm Window Toolbar

4-5. Base Alarm Window Toolbar

The Toolbar is located directly below the menu bar. The Toolbar objects describedin Table 4-3 are displayed from left to right (see Figure 4-8).

Utilities Print Advance - Allows the operator to advance to the most current alarm andbegin printing. Any alarms in that are queued to print will be discarded. Thisrefers to the dedicated alarm printer and not the standard Windows print function.

Help Help Topics – displays the help menu.

About Alarm Display – displays a dialog box with the application name andversion number.

Figure 4-8. Alarm Toolbar Elements

Table 4-3. Alarm Window Toolbar Elements

Menu Description

1 Find – will search for a point on the selected tab.

2 Point Acknowledge – will acknowledge all of the unacknowledged alarms/returns thatare currently selected in the alarm window. The point acknowledge operation will notreset any returns that are currently selected

3 Page Acknowledge – will acknowledge all of the unacknowledged alarms/returns inthe alarm window. The page acknowledge operation will not reset any returns that arecurrently selected

Table 4-2. Alarm Window Menu Bar Elements (Cont’d)

Menu Description

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1 13


4-6. Status Bar

4-6. Status Bar

The alarm counts are located in the status bar. The counts are populated in differentareas of the status bar at the bottom of the Alarm window.

• Total Alarms – Total number of alarms that pass the current alarm list filter.

4 Point Reset – will reset all of the resetable returns that are currently selected in thealarm window.

5 Page Reset – will reset all of the resetable returns in the alarm window.

6 Normal Mode Dialog – will launch the filtering dialog window for alarms in normalmode.

7 Priority Mode Dialog – will launch the filtering dialog window for alarms in prioritymode.

8 Normal Mode – selects the normal filtering mode.

9 Priority Mode – selects the priority filtering mode.

Menu Description

10 Silence Audio – silences the audio. The Audio system must be configured to make thebutton active (see “Configuring Your Ovation Operator Station” (WIN21)).

11 Print – prints the current alarms using the standard Windows print function.

12 Print Preview – displays a preview of the current list on the screen before printing.

13 About – displays the application name and version number.

Note

The Print and Print Preview toolbarelements are not referring to thededicated line by line alarm printer.These elements are referring to thestandard print functions.

Table 4-3. Alarm Window Toolbar Elements (Cont’d)


4-7. Dialog Bar

• Unacknowledged – Total number of unacknowledged alarms that pass thecurrent alarm list filter (see Section 4-15).

• Resets – Total number of Resetable Returns that pass the alarm list filter.

• Filter – The “FILT” on the status bar identifies the alarm window that is incontrol of the peripheral audio’s filtering parameters, for example, audio,Historian Station (eDB), and the dedicated line by line alarm printing. If youwant to change the audible filtering parameters, the filter must be changedthrough the filter dialog window.

• Last Active Alarm – The Ovation keyboard interacts with the last active alarmwindow. The last active alarm window is designated by the “LAI” indication inthe status bar.

4-7. Dialog Bar

The Dialog Bar is located below the toolbar (see Figure 4-9). The RemoteConnection message displays the overall status of each Remote Connection. Itsstatus can be Active or Inactive. If all remote connections are active, the RemoteConnection Status is active. If any remote network is not connected, the status isinactive.

In addition to the remote network connection status, the dialog bar displays thePrimary and Secondary alarm collectors. The alarm collectors are responsible forconnecting to the remote networks, receiving all of the remote alarm data, anddisseminating it to the base alarm windows. The Alarm Collector that the basewindow is connected to is designed with text “(Active)” to the right of the machine’sIP address. If there is no “(Active)” designation, then the base alarm window is notconnected to any Alarm Collector. If this is the case, the Remote Connection statusis set to Inactive.

Figure 4-9. Dialog Bar


4-8. Alarm Column Fields

Note

If the alarm display is configured not to receivealarms from any remote networks, the dialog bar isnot displayed. Refer to “Ovation Developer StudioUser Guide” (WIN60) and “Configuring YourOvation Operator Station” (WIN21) for informationon configuring remote alarms.


The alarm column fields are located above each column. Each column is sizeable.You can change the size of the column to automatically fit all the data in thatcolumn. Place the cursor between the columns until the cursor changes shapes anddouble click.

You may configure which columns you would like displayed. Choose View ->Columns and an Add/Remove dialog box will appear (see Figure 4-10). Click toselect which columns to display and select Ok.

You may also size the columns manually by placing the cursor between columns,press the left mouse button down and drag the column to a new size.

The following sections define the fields that are typically displayed on the alarmwindow.

4-8.1. Date Field

Date displays the date when the alarm occurred in month, day and year format.

Figure 4-10. Add/Remove Columns Dialog Box



4-8.2. Time Field

Time displays the time when the alarm occurred. Hours, minutes, and seconds aredisplayed.



4-8.3. Alarm Type Field

Alarm Type displays the state of the alarm

The alarm status represents the present state of the alarm condition. The followingtable lists the status types and possible states of alarm condition.

Table 4-4. Alarm Types

Point Type State Description

Analog RETURN Point has returned to normal.

SENSOR Data exceeded sensor device limits.

HIGH1 High1 alarm. The value exceeded the high 1 limit.




HI WRS High Worse alarm. The high incremental alarm limit was passed goingaway from normal.

HI BET High Better alarm. The high incremental alarm limit was passed goingtoward normal.

H1/HUDA High1 High UDA (User Defined Alarm) alarm. The point is in high 1alarm and the value has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

H2/HUDA High2 High UDA alarm. The point is in high 2 alarm and the value hasalso exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.



HW/HUDA High Worse High UDA alarm. The point is in high worse alarm and hasalso exceeded the high UDA limit.

HB/HUDA High Better UDA alarm. The point is in high better alarm and has alsoexceeded the high UDA limit.

H1/ LUDA High1 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 1 alarm and has alsoexceeded the low UDA alarm limit.




Analog H3/ LUDA High3 Low UDA alarm. The point is in high 3 alarm and has alsoexceeded the low UDA alarm limit.


HW/LUDA High Worse Low UDA alarm. The point is in high worse and has alsoexceeded the low UDA limit.

HB/LUDA High Better Low UDA alarm. The point is in high better and has alsoexceeded the low UDA limit.

LOW1 Low1 alarm. The value exceeded the low 1 limit.




LO WRS Low Worse alarm. The low incremental alarm limit was passed goingaway from normal.

LO BET Low Better alarm. The low incremental alarm limit was passed goingtoward normal.

L1/HUDA Low1 High UDA alarm. The point is in low 1 alarm and the value hasalso exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.




LW/HUDA Low Worse High UDA alarm. The point is in low worse alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

LB/HUDA Low Better High UDA alarm. The point is in low better alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

L1/LUDA Low1 Low UDA alarm. The point is in low 1 alarm and the value has alsoexceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

Table 4-4. Alarm Types (Cont’d)




Analog L2/LUDA Low2 Low UDA alarm. The point is in low 2 alarm and the value has alsoexceeded the low UDA alarm limit.



LW/LUDA Low Worse Low UDA alarm. The point is in low worse alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

LB/LUDA Low Better Low UDA alarm. The point is in low better alarm and thevalue has also exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

HI UDA High UDA alarm. The value has exceeded the high UDA alarm limit.

LO UDA Low UDA alarm. The value has exceeded the low UDA alarm limit.

SP ALM Spurious alarm. The point went into alarm and returned from alarmbefore being sent to the alarm system. This status appears in the AlarmHistory List.

TIMEOUT Point has timed out.

SID ALM Sid Alarm. The Sid Alarm can be set when:

The limit field for the point is a SID and a limit read error hasbeen detected for that point.

The SID used to determine cutout is invalid.

Digital RETURN Point has returned to normal.



SP ALM Spurious alarm. The point went into alarm and returned from alarmbefore being sent to the alarm system. This status appears only in theAlarm History List.

ALARM Point is in a digital alarm state.

ST CHG The digital changed state. This status appears in the Alarm History List.

SID ALM SID Alarm. The SID Alarm is set when the SID used to determinecutout is invalid.





PackedGroupandModuleRecords

RETURN Point has returned to normal.



ALARM Point is in alarm.


SID ALM SID Alarm. The SID Alarm can set when the SID used to determinecutout is invalid.

PackedGroup Usedas a Device

CLEAR Point has returned to normal.

ALARM Point is in alarm (state alarm).

OPERAT Operational failure (general description).

INSENS Input sensor failure.

OUTSEN Output sensor failure.

ALARM_SN Output sensor failure and state alarm.



SID ALM SID alarm. The SID Alarm can set when the SID used to determinecutout is invalid.


Drop RETURN Drop has returned to normal.

TIMEOUT Drop has timed out.

SP ALM Spurious alarm. The point went into alarm and returned from alarmbefore being sent to the alarm system. This status appears in the AlarmHistory List.

ALARM Drop is in alarm.

INC AL Drop alarm which has added faults. This status appears in the AlarmHistory List.





4-8.4. Code Field

Code displays the alarm removed code. The code choices are:

– LR = Limit checking off– SC = Scan off (scan removed)– AR = Alarm checking off– CO = Cutout of alarm checking

4-8.5. Name Field

Name displays the fully qualified point name of the alarm.

4-8.6. Net Alias Field

Net Alias displays the Network Alias. This column is shown if the base alarmwindow is configured to receive remote network information.

4-8.7. Network ID

Network ID displays the Network ID. This column is not a part of the typicaldisplay, but can be added through the Add/Remove Columns dialog.

4-8.8. Description Field

Description displays the description of the point.

4-8.9. Alarm Priority (AP) Field

Alarm Priority displays the alarm priority.

4-8.10. Alarm Destination (AY)

Alarm Destination displays the alarm destination.



4-8.11. Value/Quality (Q) Field

The point value is continually updated on the Alarm List (shown below) theUnacknowledged Alarm List, and Reset List.

• Analog Value/Quality (Q) – displays the value of the analog point with itsquality (blank = good, P = poor, F = fair, B = bad, or T = timed out). Value/Qdisplays are always displayed by default.

• Digital Value/Quality (Q) – displays the status description of the digital point(SET/RESET) followed by the value (1 or 0) and the point’s quality. This is onlyused with digital points.

• Packed Group Value – displays the current digital value in binary followedby an indication identifying whether or not the point is timed out, which isfollowed by the bits in alarm (displayed in binary). For packed group alarmpoints, the value field (displayed in binary notation) is followed by a “T” if thepoint is timed out. This is followed by the bits in alarm (displayed in binary).For Packed Groups used as devices the set/reset field is followed by the value.

Figure 4-11. Alarm List Example



• Module/Node Records – lists value (displayed in binary) followed by theQuality. The Value/Q is followed by the bits in alarm displayed in binary. Formodules value field, the value field (displayed in binary notation) is followedby Quality and the bits in alarm (displayed in binary).

• Drop Alarms – the drop description is displayed. The drop descriptionidentifies the fault code and fault ID.

• Quality – The Ovation System supports four quality states: Good, Fair, Poor,and Bad, plus the condition Timed-out. Each indicates the condition of the pointto the Operator and to the algorithms.

The system can be configured to display an additional quality reason clarifierafter the point quality description. If the reasons are to be displayed, the usershould configure the system to set the order of precedence for the qualityreasons in addition to the text that will be displayed for each reason. If multiplereasons are present, only the reason with the highest precedent is displayed. Youcan view all of the applicable quality reasons in the Value/Status tab on the PointInformation window.

Possible Quality reasons are:

— Latched Quality

— Tagged Out

— Hardware Error

— Oscillating Point

— Sensor Calibrate

— Scan Removed

— Data Link Failure

— Substituted Entered Value

— Algorithm Application

— Test Mode

— User Definable

— Engineering Limit

— Reasonability Limit



4-8.12. Units Field

Units display engineering units of analog points. For packed points used as devices,the attention code is followed by the emergency override code.

4-8.13. Limit Field

• Limit – displays the high or low limit for analog points.

Alarm limits are applicable only to analog points. This field (“Limit”) displays thehighX or lowX where X is 1-4 (or High UDA or Low UDA limit, providing thepoint is only in UDA alarm) limit that was exceeded, not the incremental limit.When the alarm has returned to normal (or is in sensor alarm or the SID alarm), theLimits field is blank. For packed points used as devices, the alarm description isdisplayed. The Alarm descriptions are: Tripped, No Response, Did Not Open, DidNot Close, Did Not Stop, Did Not Start, and Blank.

4-8.14. Incremental Limit (Incr) Field

• Incremental Limit – displays the incremental limit for analog points. For highalarms, the high incremental limit is displayed. For low alarms, the lowincremental limit is displayed.

Incremental limits are applicable only to analog points. This field (“Incr”) displaysthe high incremental limit when any high alarm limit is exceeded or the lowincremental alarm when any low alarm limit is exceeded. When Incremental alarmsare activated, information can be sent to the Operator workstation to indicatewhether the value of the point is moving farther away from, or closer to, the high orlow limit. When the alarm has returned to normal (or is in sensor alarm), this fieldis blank.

For analog records, the incremental limit will be displayed. The incremental limitis not displayed if the high/low incremental limit checking is turned off (this isdetermined by the “LB” record field). For more information on the LB fields, see“Ovation Record Types Reference Manual” (R3-1140).


4-9. Alarm List

Configuring Incrementals and Returns

Returns are an indication that a point previously in alarm has returned to normaland is no longer in alarm.

Returns always appear on the Alarm History List. If specified during configuration,returns can also appear or not appear on the Alarm List, Unacknowledged List, orthe Reset List.

For systems with iconic alarming, you may specify that unacknowledged returnsand resetable returns can either be maintained in the alarm group or automaticallyremoved.

Incrementals always appear on all three lists.

There are two configuration options that affect how incrementals and returns areshown on the Alarm List, Unacknowledged Alarm List, and the Reset List.

1. Incrementals and returns can remain in their original position on the list asdefined by the time the point went into alarm.

2. Incrementals and returns are removed from their original position and placed atthe top of the Alarm List and at the bottom of the Unacknowledged List andReset List.

4-8.15. Plant Mode (PM)

Plant Mode displays the plant mode at the time of the alarm (Plant Mode is onlyvalid for deluxe record types).

4-9. Alarm List

The Alarm List displays only current alarms. There is a maximum of one entry perbroadcast point. If the alarm status changes (for example, an analog point alarmgoes from HIGH4 to HI WRS), the entry is updated. The value and status areconstantly updated. New alarm entries are added to the top of the list.Unacknowledged and resetable returns are shown on this window only if specifiedduring configuration. For more information on configuration, see “ConfiguringYour Ovation Operator Station” (WIN21). The Alarm List only contains points thatmatch the filtering criteria defined for the Alarm List for the current alarm mode(normal or priority). For information on alarm filtering, see Section 4-15.2.


4-9. Alarm List

Figure 4-12 shows an example of the Alarm List.

Figure 4-12. Alarm List Example


4-10. Alarm History List

4-10. Alarm History List

The Alarm History List displays a history of the most recent 15,000 alarms, returns,and state changes. New entries are added to the top of the history list. Allincrementals and returns are displayed as individual entries.

The Alarm History List contains only points that match the filtering criteria definedfor the History List for the current alarm mode (Normal or Priority). Forinformation on alarm filtering, see Section 4-15. Also, state changes may beconfigured to appear or not appear on the History List. Single broadcast points canhave multiple entries.

Figure 4-13 shows an example of the Alarm History List.

Figure 4-13. Alarm History List Example


4-11. Unacknowledged Alarm List

4-11. Unacknowledged Alarm List

The Unacknowledged Alarm List displays all unacknowledged alarms in reverseorder of the Alarm List. New alarms are added to the bottom of the list. The valueand status are constantly updated. The list contains only one entry per broadcastpoint.

The unacknowledged list does not contain a block of blank lines at the top as is doneon the alarm list and history list.

Returns can also be shown on the Unacknowledged Alarm List if specified duringconfiguration. For more information on configuration, see “Configuring YourOvation Operator Station” (WIN21). The Unacknowledged Alarm List onlycontains points that match the filtering criteria for the Unacknowledged list for thecurrent alarm mode (normal or priority). For information on alarm filtering, seeSection 4-15.2.

Figure 4-14 shows an example of the Unacknowledged Alarm List.

Figure 4-14. Unacknowledged Alarm List Example


4-12. Reset List

4-12. Reset List

If the system is configured to display returns on the list, then the Reset List willdisplay all of the resetable returns. The value and status are constantly updated onthe screen. The Reset List displays all the resetable returns in reverse order of thealarm list. New resetable returns are placed at the bottom of the list.

The Reset List does not contain a block of blank lines at the top, as is done on theAlarm List and History List. Resetable returns are removed once they have beenreset or once they go back into alarm. The Reset List only contains Resets thatmatch the filtering criteria for the reset list for the current alarm mode (normal orpriority).

Resetable returns can be reset by clicking on individual points (Figure 4-15). Also,the entire list of returns can be reset by selecting the Page Reset button on thetoolbar or from the Reset pull-down menu.

For information on alarm filtering, see Section 4-15.

Figure 4-15. Reset List


4-13. Remote Network Status


The Remote Network Status tab presents detailed information concerning eachremote network connection.

Note

If the alarm display is configured not to receivealarms from any remote networks, the RemoteNetwork Status tab is not displayed.

The following information is presented on this tab:

ID - Remote Network ID

Alias - Remote Network Alias

Primary Alarm Data Server - IP Address of the Primary alarm data server on theremote network. This is the machine that sends the remote alarm messages.

Secondary Alarm Data Sever - IP Address of the Secondary alarm data server onthe remote network. This is the machine that sends the remote alarm messages.

Status - identifies the status of the connection to the remote network.

Figure 4-16. Remote Network Status



Alarm Data Server Connection - identifies the alarm data server where the remotealarm messages are originating from. When the connection to the alarm data serveris lost, it designates which server the alarm system last connected to.

The columns displayed in the Remote Network Status tab are configured byselecting View -> Columns. An Add/Remove dialog appears (see Figure 4-17).This dialog box is unique to this tab. Click on the column you would like to displayand select Ok.

Figure 4-17. Add/Remove Columns Dialog Box


4-14. Iconic Alarming


Iconic Alarming provides a mechanism to group alarms based on their priority andtheir plant area. Each group of alarms is represented by a preconfigured bitmap onthe display (see Figure 4-18).

4-14.1. Icon List

A maximum of 200 groups (represented by 64 x 64 bitmaps) is allowed. A BaseAlarm window that is configured to contain only an Icon List will only contain theicon list tab.

Figure 4-18 shows a typical Icon List. A Base Alarm window can be configured tocontain an icon list in addition to all of the other lists (Alarm list, History list,Unacknowledged list, and Reset list).

Figure 4-18. Typical Icon List



Two bitmaps are defined for each alarm group. One identifies a group not in alarm;and the other represents a group in alarm. In addition, the state of an alarm can bedetermined by a color-coded border. The border identifies if the group is in alarmor not in alarm.

For groups that are in alarm, the border color identifies the unacknowledged status.If all the alarms in a group are acknowledged, the border color will be displayed inthe acknowledged color. If at least one alarm in the group is unacknowledged, theborder color will be in the unacknowledged color.

For information on configuring the Icon List, see“Configuring You OvationOperator Station” (WIN21).

4-14.2. Diagram Viewing

A diagram or diagram group can be viewed from the Icon List. If more than onediagram or diagram group can be defined for each group, operators may bring up amenu over the specific icon, right-click, and select which diagram or diagram groupthey wish to view. If only one diagram or diagram group can be defined, then theoperator simply left-clicks the icon to view the diagram or diagram group.

Figure 4-19. Icon List In Alarm


4-15. Alarm Filtering


The alarms displayed in the Base Alarm window can be filtered based ondestination and priority. Each point must pass both the priority and destinationfilters. Two modes of filtering (Normal Mode and Priority Mode) exist in the alarmsystem.

Priority

Eight priorities are defined in Ovation. Priority 1 is the highest (most critical/important) and 8 is the lowest (least critical/important). The priority checkboxesallow the Operator to select which priorities will pass the filtering for the AlarmList, History List, Unacknowledged List, Reset List, Historical Storage, and thePrinter tab defines the filtering criteria for the alarm messages that are sent to thededicated line by line alarm printer (see Figure 4-20). This is a non-exclusive choiceitem; therefore, each priority that will be included in the filter must be selected.

Destination (Plant Area)

An alarm destination is defined by the first character in each process point’s set ofcharacteristics. This character generally represents a plant location. (The AY recordfield holds the first character for each process point.)

The destination checkboxes allow the operator to select which destinations will passthe filtering for the Alarm List, History List, Unacknowledged List, Reset List,Historical Storage, and Printer. The Historical Storage tab defines the filteringcriteria for the alarm that is sent to the eDB Historian. The Printer tab defines thefiltering criteria for the alarm messages that are sent to the dedicated line by linealarm printer. This is a non-exclusive choice item; therefore, each destination thatwill be included in the filter must be selected (see Figure 4-20). Each destinationcan be configured with a description, for example:

A (Control Room)B (Boiler)See Figure 4-20.



Figure 4-20. Destination with Description and Priority



Unit Filtering

The Base Alarm window can be configured to perform an additional filter based onunit. When this is enabled, the alarm must pass the priority, destination, and unitfilter. Configuration is done using the Ovation Developer Studio. Refer to“Configuring Your Ovation Operator Station” (WIN21) for more information.

Note

For security purposes, the operator will be allowed tochange the Unit Filter if they are able to override thecurrent unit. Otherwise, they will only be able toview points from the default unit.

All tabs in the Alarm Filtering Definition dialog windows allow individual settingsfor priority, destination, and unit. The operator adds a setting to the filtering criteriaby selecting the corresponding checkbox. The operator setting may be removed bydeselecting the checkbox. A selected box is filled with a check and a deselected boxis empty. The Set All and Clear All buttons work on each filtering parameter.

If unit filtering is enabled, the operator can perform filtering on each of the remotenetworks via the Network/Unit Filters tab.

The Alarm Filtering Definition dialog window has additional buttons that affect allof the filtering parameters on all tabs:

• The OK button will apply the changes to all parameters on the window anddismiss the window.

• The Cancel button will cancel the changes to all parameters on the window anddismiss the window.

• The Apply button will apply the changes made without dismissing the window.

• The Help button will open the help window.



4-15.1. Mode Filtering

Alarm filtering can be done in two modes: Normal Mode and Priority Mode.

Both types of filtering interfaces are show in Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-21. Normal and Priority Mode Filtering Windows



Alarms that pass the defined filtering parameters for the currently selected mode(Normal or Priority) will be displayed. An alarm passes filtering when:

• Its destination matches the selected destination for filtering.

• Its priority matches the selected priority for filtering.

• The point’s network and unit matches the selected network and unit (if theunit filtering is enabled).



4-15.2. Assigning Priorities and Destinations

The alarm filters can be used in two modes of operation: Normal Mode and PriorityMode. Either mode can be programmed to specify the destinations and priorities foreach filter. Additionally, the system can be configured to include units in thefiltering parameters.

Use the following procedure to assign alarm priorities and destinations:

1. From the Filtering pull-down menu, select Normal Mode or Priority Mode.You can also select the Normal Mode or Priority Mode buttons on the toolbar(Figure 4-22).

2. The applicable Alarm Filtering Definition window appears (see Figure 4-21).This window allows you to select priorities (any or all) and destinations (any orall) for the Alarm List, Alarm History, Unacknowledged Alarm List, ResetList, Historical Storage, and the Printer.

If unit filtering is enabled, the operator will also be able to select the remoteunits (any or all) that will be included in the filter.

Filtering is also available for audible alarms (see Section 4-18). If audiblealarms have been selected, they will use the Alarm List filtering, and the title inthe Filtering Definition window will read “List/Audio.”

The Historical Storage tab will be available on the base window that is in controlof the peripherals filtering functions. The Printer tab will be available in the basewindow that is in control of the peripheral filtering functions, providing thededicated alarm printer is configured. The base window in control of theperipherals filtering is designated by the text “FILT” displayed in the status bar(see Section 4-6).

Figure 4-22. Assigning Priorities and Destinations

1



Note

Although there are separate Alarm FilteringDefinition windows for Normal and PriorityMode, the operation of each window is identical.

3. Select one or more priority codes from the Priority choice box for the desiredlist.

• Each broadcast point has a priority associated with it. Select each prioritythat will be displayed.

• The highest priority code is one, the lowest priority code is eight (default).

• Analog points can have separate priorities assigned to high and low limitalarms, sensor alarms, sid alarms, and returns.

• Set All – This option will select all of the priorities (1-8), for the specifiedfilter.

• Clear All – This option will clear all the priorities (1-8), for the specifiedfilter.

4. Select one or more point destination codes to be shown on the desired list.

• Each broadcast point has a destination characteristic associated with it. Thedestination of a point normally represents a plant location. You candetermine which points appear on the alarm windows by selecting theappropriate characters (A through Z) which represent the location fromwhich these points originate.

• Set All – This option will select all of the destinations (A–Z), for thespecified filter.

• Clear All – This option will clear all the destinations (A–Z), for thespecified filter.

5. If unit filtering is enabled, select one or more units from the units list. There isa unit list for each network. Select the appropriate network tab and configure itsunit filtering.

• Set All – This option will select all of the unit parameters for the specifiedfilter.

• Clear All – This option will clear all the unit parameters for the specifiedfilter.



6. Select the Apply or OK button. The current alarm display updates with the newalarm filtering definition.

To discard any changes before they were applied, select the Cancel button.

Note

Changes to the alarm filtering will depend on thesecurity per user, group or role set by the SecurityBuilder. For more information see “OvationDeveloper Studio User Guide” (WIN60).

Use the following procedure to choose Normal Mode or Priority Mode for alarmfilters:

1. Select the Mode pull-down menu.

2. Select Normal or Priority, or click on either the Normal Mode (N) button or thePriority Mode button (P) on the toolbar.

Figure 4-23. Changing Alarm Filtering Mode


4-16. Alarm Message Selection


Each alarm or return message displayed in the window can be selected. A left-clickwith the mouse on the message will select the specified alarm message and deselectany other selected alarms. A selected alarm message is designated by a check in thecheckbox located in the first column. Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around theselected message.

Multiple lines can be selected by holding down the Shift key and left-clicking apoint. This will select all the points between the original message and the otherselected message. When the control key is held while using the left mouse button,it acts like a toggle. If a point is selected, it will deselect the point. Otherwise, it willselect the point. It will not change the status of other points that are selected.

The selection can be changed by left-clicking on another point. This selection willdeselect any previously selected points. Only the viewable alarm messages can beselected.

Each alarm message can be selected with the right mouse button to display the PointMenu pop-up window (shown below).:

The menu consists of four items:

Point Information – The selected point will be displayed in the Point Informationwindow.

Trend – The selected point will be sent to the Trend subsystem.

Signal Diagram – Request is sent to the Process Diagram System to display theSignal Diagram (if one exists) associated with the point. A signal diagram is builtby the Control Builder and is the graphic where the point originates.

Summary Diagram – Request is sent to the Process Diagram System to display theSummary Diagram (if one exists) associated with the point. A summary diagram isa user built custom diagram for a point.



Drag and drop can be invoked by placing the cursor on the alarm message, clickingon the left mouse button and dragging it to the desired location. When the button isreleased, the fully qualified point name is dropped in the selected location.

4-16.1. Acknowledging Alarms

When an alarm occurs, some type of user action is usually required. For this reason,an operator must acknowledge each alarm, indicating that he/she is aware of thealarm condition.

Alarms are acknowledged on a point-by-point basis and are broadcast system-wide;that is, when one operator acknowledges an alarm, it is acknowledged at everystation. (Drop time-outs are not broadcast system-wide.)

Note

When the acknowledgement function is disabled,you will not be able to acknowledge alarms from thealarm window or the Ovation keyboard. Also, ifrunning the Continuous Audio System, the SilenceAudio button on the alarm window and the OvationKeyboard will be inactive. For more information see“Configuring Your Ovation Operator Station”(WIN21).



Use one of the following procedures to acknowledge alarms on the Alarm List andthe Unacknowledged Alarm List:

1. Select the desired alarm(s) in the Base Alarm window.More than one alarm may be chosen (described in Section 4-16). All selectedalarms are designated with the check mark in the left most column.Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around the message (see Figure 4-14).

From the menu bar, click on the Acknowledge pull-down menu and selectPoint Acknowledge, or select the Point Ack button on the toolbar (see Figure4-24), or use the Point Ack button on the Ovation Keyboard (refer to Section 3-5).

OR

2. To acknowledge all points currently displayed on the screen, from the menu bar,click on the Acknowledge pull-down menu and select Page Acknowledge, orselect the Page Ack button on the toolbar (see Figure 4-24), or use the PageAck button on the Ovation Keyboard (refer to Section 3-5).

Note

Acknowledged returns must be reset before beingremoved from the Alarm List.

Figure 4-24. Acknowledge Pull-Down Menu/Toolbar Window

1.) Point Acknowledge

2.) Page Acknowledge



4-16.2. Resetting Alarms

An acknowledged return must be reset before it will be removed from the alarm list.Use the following procedure to reset acknowledged returns. Acknowledged returnsare reset by point or by page.

Use one of the following procedures to Reset a return:

1. Select the desired acknowledged return(s) in the Base Alarm window.More than one return may be chosen (described in Section 4-16).All selected returns are designated with a check in the checkbox located in thefirst column. Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around the message (seeFigure 4-15).

From the menu bar, click on the Reset pull-down menu and select Point Reset,or select the Point Reset button on the toolbar to perform the point reset (Figure4-25). You may also use the Point Reset button on the Ovation Keyboard (referto Section 3-5).

OR

2. To reset all points currently displayed on the screen, click the Page Resetoption on the Reset pull-down menu or on the toolbar (Figure 4-25). You mayalso use the Page Reset button on the Ovation Keyboard (refer to Section 3-5).

Note

If the acknowledge function is disabled, the operatorwill not be allowed to perform Reset operations. (Thebuttons will be grayed out). For more information see“Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60).

Figure 4-25. Reset Pull-Down Menu/Toolbar

Point ResetPage Reset


4-17. Printing Alarms

4-17. Printing Alarms

To print the alarms in the current window, select Print from the File pull-downmenu as shown below. The filtering parameters defined for the specific list beingprinted are used.

The Print button displays the standard Windows Print window (Figure 4-26). Thisis the standard print function. You can select the page range, printer and number ofcopies from this window.

To print all alarms on a specified tab, select the All button from the Print rangeoptions. If the printer is a color printer, the printout will be color-coded as displayedon the screen.

Figure 4-26. Standard Windows Print Window


4-18. Audio Alarm System

You can also select specific pages to print. To determine the content of each pagebefore printing, choose Print Preview from the File pull-down menu or select thePrint Preview button on the toolbar.

Figure 4-27 shows how the alarm data will look when it is printed.

4-18. Audio Alarm System

The Audio Alarm System is used to produce a sound whenever an alarm occurs.This alerts you that point(s) are in alarm and attention is needed.

Filtering for the Continuous Audio System is based on the Alarm List settings. (SeeSection 4-15.1 to set filtering definitions.) The alarm messages that are sent to thecontinuous audio must pass the alarm list filter for the current mode (Normal orPriority).

Figure 4-27. Print Preview Screen


4-19. Security

For the Continuous Audio system, you define an audio file that corresponds to eachalarm priority and an audio file that corresponds to a return event. Additionally, thesystem can be configured to define a digital point corresponding to each alarmpriority and a digital point corresponding to a return event. The order of precedencefor the continuous audio is:

- Priority 1 (Highest Priority) Highest Precedence

through

- Priority 8 (Lowest Priority)

- Return Event Lowest Precedence

When an alarm is received, the defined audio file is sounded continuously and theconfigured digital is turned on. The audio will sound and the digital will remain onuntil the audio is silenced or the configurable auto turn off time has expired. Eachtime an alarm is received, the audio file for the highest priority alarm will besounded and the digital point corresponding to the priority will be turned on,providing it is off.

If a higher priority alarm is received before silencing, the higher priority audio filewill begin playing, the current digital will be turned off, and the digitalcorresponding to the new priority will be turned on.

The audio can be silenced (acknowledged) by selecting the Silence Audio buttonon the Alarm Window (see below) or on the Ovation Keyboard.

For information on configuring Continuous Audio Systems, see “Configuring YourOvation Operator Station” (WIN21).

4-19. Security

You have the ability to disable or enable the acknowledge, reset, and filteringfunctions on a drop-by-drop basis. If the acknowledge function is locked out(disabled), the silence function will also be disabled.

You also have the ability to disable or enable the override of the default unit. Thisfunction only affects the operation when the Base Alarm window has filtering basedon unit enable. For more information on Security for users and functions, see“Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60). Security can also be applied ona point-by-point basis in addition to a function-by-function basis.


4-20. Print Advance

4-20. Print Advance

If the Operator Station is configured with a local printer, all current alarms areprinted unless the Print Advance button is selected from the Utilities pull-downmenu.

The Print Advance button allows the operator to advance to the most current alarmbeing printed. Alarms that are in the software print queue with a timestamp less thanor equal to the time when the Print Advance button was selected will not beprinted. That is, alarms already in the print buffer will be sent to the printer; thosequeued to print will not be printed. The printer advances to the first alarm whosetime stamp is greater than the time that the Print Advance was selected.

Figure 4-28. Print Advance Button


Section 5. Point Information (PI) System


The Point Information System provides access to point information from theOvation Network and the Point Builder. From the Point Information window, youcan view all the point database records along with point status information, andmake adjustments to point attributes, such as entering a new point value or disablingalarm checking.


• Accessing the Point Information Window (Section 5-2).

• Using the Point Information Menu Selections (Section 5-3).

• Displaying Point Information (Section 5-4).

• Modifying Point Information (Section 5-5).

• Point Information Security (Section 5-6).

• Point Information Error Messages (Section 5-7).

• Point Information Printing (Section 5-8).

5-2. Accessing the Point Information Window (PI)

The Point Information window is accessed from the Ovation Application Startmenu or by double clicking the Point Information icon located in the OvationApplication window (as shown below).

Use the following procedure to access the Point Information window:



1. Double click the Point Information icon. The Point Information windowappears blank, as shown in Figure 5-1.

2. If you know the name of the desired point, type in the name and press Enter.

If the point name is unqualified, the default unit and network will be appendedto the name.

If the point name has the network specified, the default unit will be added, if thenetwork matched the default network.

If the point is not found on the unit, the other units on the network will besearched for the point name. See Section 11 for more information on the defaultunit and network.

Also, if you know the alias (provided the same alias is not assigned to otherpoints), type in the alias and press Enter.

If you do not know the point name, skip to Step 4.

Figure 5-1. Blank Point Information Window

TextEntry

2

5



The Point Information window appears for that point (see Figure 5-2).

• The point attributes can be displayed by selecting the applicable Tabs.

• The description, point value, quality, and engineering units for LA and DArecords are displayed below the point name entry field in the upper part ofthe window.

• The point information displayed in the lower portion of the window isdisplayed using a folder format. The tabs are labeled and the informationrelated to the tab label is displayed below when the tab is selected. When avalid point name is entered, information for the point is displayed for thefirst tab (the Point tab).

• The action buttons Cancel and Apply are active only when a Tab withmodifiable data is selected.

3. If you do not know the name of the desired point, click the Search button in thePoint Information window or from the File pull-down menu (Figure 5-1). TheFind Points window appears (Figure 5-3).

Figure 5-2. Point Information Window


5-3. Using The Point Information Menu Selections

4. Select the appropriate network, unit, and drop. A scrolling list of all the pointsfor that drop will appear. To discontinue or change the search, click the AbortSearch button.

5. Double click on the desired point name in the list or select the point and clickthe Apply button. The Point Information window appears for that point.

6. The Find Points window will remain on the screen. To close the window, clickthe Dismiss button or the “X” button in the top right corner.


The menu bar at the top of the Point Information window contains:

• File menu

• View menu

• Help menu

5-3.1. File Menu Options

The File pull-down menu allows the operator to initiate a point search.

To search for points, use the following procedure:

Figure 5-3. Find Points Window



1. From the Point Information window, select the File pull-down menu, as shownin Figure 5-4.

2. Select Point Search from the File pull-down menu.

The Find Points dialog window appears (Figure 5-5).

Figure 5-4. File Menu

Figure 5-5. Find Points Window



Note

If a connection with the remote network can not beestablished, a red slash will be through the icon. Aconnection will try to be reestablished the next timethat network is selected.

Filtering the Search

If you want to filter your search, use the following procedure:

1. From the Find Points window, select Filters from the menu bar and selectDefine Filters. The Point Search Attributes dialog will open (Figure 5-6).

The following are fields applicable for filtering in the Point SearchAttributes window (Figure 5-7):

• Point Name – Enter the Point Name to search for a specific point.

• Point Alias – Enter the Point Alias to search for a specific point.

• Description – Enter the Description to search for specific points.

Note

Wildcards can be used when searching for PointName, Point Alias, and Description.For example: 001* entered in one of the above fieldswill display the points with that characteristic.

Figure 5-6. Point Search Attributes Window



• Record Type – Use to search for points for a specific record type. If notselected, the search will return all types.

• Frequency – Represents the broadcast frequency of the point. Thefrequency options are:

A – Aperiodic (as requested)

S – Slow (1.0 second)

Figure 5-7. Point Search Attributes Window (Filtering Fields)

Record Types}



F – Fast (0.1 second)

2. Select an applicable field to search by. For example, use LA for the Record Type.


All LA Record Types will appear in the original Find Points dialog box, asshown in Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8. Filtered Point Search Window

} Frequency Options



4. To display a point, highlight the point by left-clicking it once. It will appear inreverse video.

The number of points generated by a filtered search is found on the Find Pointswindow. The number of points found will be modified to reflect the filteredgrouping.

5. Click Apply. The information for the selected point will be displayed in thePoint Information window.

Figure 5-9. Point Information Dialog from Point Search

FilteredUnfiltered



To return to previously viewed points, a drop-down menu is available on this dialogbox (see Figure 5-10).

Figure 5-10. Previously Viewed Points



5-3.2. View Menu Options

The View pull-down menu allows you to select the Status Bar as visible or notvisible (Figure 5-11). The checkmark indicates that the Status Bar is visible.

5-3.3. Help Menu Options

The Help pull-down menu allows the user to choose one of the following options(Figure 5-12):

• Help Topics – Launches the on-line help system for this application (seeSection 3-7 for information on the Help System).

• About Point Information – Displays the application release information.

If you select the Help Topics option, a pop-up window will appear (seeSection 3-7 for information on the Help System).

Figure 5-11. Point Information (View Status Bar)

Figure 5-12. Point Information (Help Menu)

StatusBar


5-4. Displaying the Point Information

Note

The F1 key also launches the Help system.


Use one of the following procedures to display a point in the Point Informationwindow:

1. From the Point Information window, enter a valid point name or alias in thePoint Name entry field and press Enter.

OR

2. If you do not know the point name, click Search and the Find Points windowwill be displayed.

Note

Value and status fields are updated once everysecond. The remaining point attributes are updatedonce every three seconds. Point Information willrequest a 1-shot every three seconds to make sure ithas the latest static data.




OR

3. Select the Point Information item on the Point Menu from another application,such as Alarms, Trends, Graphics and Review (refer to Section 3-2.1).



Figure 5-14 provides examples of PI tabs for analog record (LA) types. Refer to“Ovation Record Types Reference”(R3-1140) and “Ovation Developer Studio”(WIN60) for additional information on record types.

Figure 5-14. Long Analog (LA) Point Tab Examples

Point Tab

Config Tab



Figure 5-14. Long Analog (LA) Point Tab Examples (Cont’d)

Value/Status Tab

Security Tab




Hardware Tab

Mode Tab




Initial Tab

Alarm Tab




Limits Tab

Instrumentation Tab




Display Tab

Plant Mode Tab

Note: The antecedent screens can also contain the Plant Mode tab (as shown below) for DA records




Ancillary Tab



Figure 5-15 provides examples of PI tabs for algorithm record types:

Figure 5-15. Algorithm (LC) Point Tab Examples

Point Tab

Config Tab



Figure 5-15. Algorithm (LC) Point Tab Examples (Cont’d)

Security Tab

Byte Params Tab




Int Params (number without a fractional component) Tab

Real Params (number with a fractional component) Tab


5-5. Modifying Point Information



The Point Information window is used to modify point attributes.

An example of the Point Information window for changing point attributes is shownbelow (Figure 5-16).

Use the following procedure to modify attributes for each record type:

1. Modify point attributes by selecting the applicable tab from the folder. Thecurrent status or value of each point attribute is also displayed in this window.

Each modifiable field consists of the following information, identified by thenumbered arrows.

1 – Field label

2 – Current status and value fields

3 – Status fields

Keys Tab



4 – Status radio buttons

5 – Data entry fields

6 – Apply button

7 – Cancel button.

2. Enter values into the entry fields or select desired radio buttons.

3. Select the Apply button to save the changes. Use the Cancel button to cancelany changes not yet saved during the Apply.

If a new tab is selected, a prompt will be given to save any changes that were notapplied on the previous tab. Select Yes to apply the changes, No to discard thechanges, or Cancel to continue viewing the page (Figure 5-17).

When the folders are first displayed, the status choice selections are cleared, and thedata entry fields are blank. Refer to Section 5-6 for Point Security information.

Figure 5-16. Point Information (Modifying Point Attributes)

Figure 5-17. Point Information Warning Prompt

1 4

5

3

2

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5-5.1. Modifiable Fields

Table 5-1 lists the fields that can be modified for different point types.

Table 5-1. Modifiable Fields

Point Type Field Name

Analog Points Scan status

Clamp value

Analog Value

Latched Quality

Test Mode

Engineering range check

Reasonability range check

Alarm check

Limit check

Auto cutout

Alarm limits (high, low, incremental and deadband)

Digital Points Scan status

Digital Value

Status checking

Latched quality

Test mode

Alarm check

Auto cutout

Packed Points Force bits

Test mode

Alarm check

Auto cutout

Module and Node Points Alarm check



Note

If the Ovation security indicates that an attribute isnot changeable, or a point may not be changed, thecontrols associated with the above attributes will bevisible, but not active. This indicates the field maynot be modified.

The following figures are some examples of the PI tabs for various record types,including the different modifiable fields for the folder tabs. For descriptions of thefields in each tab and more information on record types see the “Ovation RecordTypes Reference Manual” (R3-1140) and “Ovation Developer Studio” (WIN60).

Figure 5-18. Modifiable PI Alarm Tab (LA Record)

Alarm Tab (LA record)



Figure 5-19. Modifiable PI Mode and Status Tab (LD and LP Record)

Status Tab (LP record)

Mode Tab (LD record)



Figure 5-20. Modifiable PI Value and Value/Status Tab (LP and LD Record))

ValueTab (LP record)

Value/StatusTab (LD record)



5-5.2. Guidelines for Modifying Point Information (PI) Fields

1. Value and limit changes are made by entering new values into the data entryfields and then selecting the Apply button.

• Any number of changes can be made at one time.

• The changes must be applied while the folder is displayed. If another tab isselected before the changes are applied, a warning prompt is displayed. SelectYes to apply the changes, No to discard the changes, or Cancel to continueviewing the page.

• The point must be off scan before changes can be made to the point value.

2. When the Apply button is selected, each of the changes made are checked forreasonability.

• Value fields are checked for the embedded spaces and multiple decimal points.

• An error detected on one change has no effect on the continuation of theprocessing for the other changes requested. For example, if the Limit Checkwas set to Off and the point value entry of 123.456.7 was entered, and thenApply was selected, the error on the point value does not prevent the limitchecking for the point from being turned off.

3. The Cancel button deselects status choices in the currently displayed folder.Entry fields on the currently displayed folder are cleared when the Cancelbutton is selected.

4. Each change is given, at most, five seconds to complete.

• If the change has not been completed in the time period, a Point Timed Outmessage will appear.

• As the changes complete, the current status and the value fields are updated withthe new values.

• An Operator Event Message is generated for each requested change detailing itssuccess or failure. For information on the Operator Event Messages, see “eDBHistorian User Guide” (NT-0070).

5. Data entry fields that are locked out will be inactive to prevent the operator fromchanging the values.

6. The value of the LB field determines which alarm limit entry fields areapplicable. Those fields which are not applicable are inactive.


5-6. Point Information Security

5-6. Point Information Security

There are two levels of security provided in the Point Information Subsystem,functional security and point security.

• Functional security is provided by limiting modifications of specific attributes.For example, the ability to modify the scan status of any point can be locked out,while the ability to modify the alarm check status can be enabled.

• Point security provides the ability to disable point modifications on a point-by-point basis.When a new point is displayed in Point Information, the programwill check the point security groups for the point. If the user is not part of anyof the points security groups, all attribute modifications will be disabled. If theuser is part of any of the point’s security groups, then the attribute modificationswill be enabled/disabled based on the functional security defined.

Refer to the “Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60) for moreinformation on security groups.

5-7. Point Information Error Messages

Error messages may appear when using Point Information.

These messages appear in the bottom left corner of the Point Information windowin the Status Bar, or in a message box.

Table 5-2. Point Information Error Messages

Message Description

Change Request Failed Error detected while changing point attributes. This mayindicate that the point is not being broadcast on the Network.See the System Administrator.

Error accessing Ovation Network Error detected while initializing access to the OvationNetwork. See the System Administrator.

Error occurred while updating data Error detected while reading point data from the Ovation DataHighway. This may indicate that the applied point is not beingbroadcast on the Network. See the System Administrator.

Error accessing Ovation database $WPDF_PDIR environment variable is not set correctly or thesystem database is invalid or uninitialized.


5-7. Point Information Error Messages

Changes have been made to the data.Click Yes to apply the changes, No todiscard the changes or Cancel tocontinue viewing this page.

User attempted to switch tabs while unsaved data existed inentry fields.

Point <name> not found The named point is not found in the database.

Unknown record type An invalid record type was detected.

Table 5-2. Point Information Error Messages (Cont’d)

Message Description


5-8. Printing Point Information


The Point Information window has the ability to send the point information to aprinter. The information printed is not exactly as displayed on the screen, but ratheris reformatted for the printer.

Printing Point Information

Use the following procedure to print point information:

1. Select Print from the File pull-down menu as shown below (Figure 5-21):

Figure 5-21. Printing Point Information



2. The Select Pages to Print window appears (Figure 5-22). Click the checkboxesto select or deselect a group of information to be printed. Any or all of thegroups of information may be printed. The information groups correspond tothe tabs in the Point Information window. If a check mark appears on aninformation group, then that group will be printed.


4. The standard Windows Print window appears (Figure 5-23). This allows theselection of a printer and/or configuration of the print job.

Note

By default, only the currently visible information isprinted.

Figure 5-22. Printing Point Information (Selecting Pages to Print)

Figure 5-23. Windows Print Window



Below is a sample of a Point Information printout (Figure 5-24):

Point Information for DA009-122, 01/13/00 14:17:49, (page 1)

Point

System ID ID 2147497689 800036d9H

Point Alias PA

Point Description ED

Record Type RT 94 (DA) Analog

Characteristics KR --------

Originating Drop Number DO 122

Frequency Slow

Point Version Number VN 19

Value/Status

Value Params

Scan: On

Clamp: On

Quality: Bad

Analog Value: AV 0.00

Out of Service: NO

Scan Time

Time of Scan - sec U8

Time of Scan - Nanosec U9

Reasons N/A

Status Words

First Analog Status: 1W 00000300H

(Binary) 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0011 0000 0000

Second Analog Status: 00000000H

(Binary) 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000

Third analog Status: 00000000H

(Binary) 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000

Figure 5-24. Sample Point Information Printout


Section 6. Process Diagram System(PDS)


The Process Diagram System allows the user to view graphic diagrams thatrepresent the process control of the plant.

This section provides instructions for using the Process Diagram System.


• Process Diagram window (Section 6-2.)

• Graphic Configuration Parameters (Section 6-3.)

• Properties (Section 6-4.)

• Zooming the Display Area (Section 6-5.)

• Displaying Poke Fields (Section 6-6.)

• Diagram Navigation (Section 6-7.)

• Favorites (Section 6-8.)

• Split Window (Section 6-9.)

• Control Diagrams (Section 6-10.)

• Control Panel (Section 6-11.)

• Printing (Section 6-12.)

• Errors and Warnings (Section 6-13.)


6-2. Process Diagram Window


The Process Diagram window is accessed from the Graphics icon at the OperatorStation.

Up to eight windows can be displayed at once. An Operator Station with twomonitors can be configured to display different diagram windows on each monitor,for example, 1-4 on the left and 5-8 on the right.

Each diagram may contain links to other diagrams. Typically, page links arehierarchical. For example, the top-level diagram might be a plant overview with aplant area displayed below. Different areas or additional data on the plant area maybe located to the left or right.

During configuration, a diagram number is assigned to each diagram. If a diagram(or point group) does not specify another diagram number for a paging direction,the arrow button for that diagram is grayed-out.

Once a diagram is displayed in the window, you can zoom an area of the window,as described in Section 6-5.

The diagram may include poke fields which will display other diagrams. For moreinformation on poke fields, see Section 6-6.



6-2.1. Accessing the Process Diagram Window

Use the following procedure to access the Program Diagram window:

1. Double click the Graphics icon. Depending on Operator Station configuration,each Process Diagram window can initially display a custom diagram, as shownin Figure 6-1. If no diagram number was defined during configuration, theProcess Diagram window is blank when first accessed.

2. To display a diagram in the window, select a diagram number from one of thefollowing sources:

• Load Diagram icon on the toolbar.

• Ovation Keyboard (Custom Key) (see Section 3-5).

• Favorites Menu

Figure 6-1. Process Diagram Window



If a top-level diagram is defined for the system, you can access it quickly byclicking on the diagram box. An example of this diagram is shown below.

6-2.2. Process Diagram Window Elements

Menu Bar Elements

The menu bar contains five cascade buttons (described in Table 6-1). Each buttondisplays a pull-down menu.

Table 6-1. PDS Window Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File Load – is used to load diagram files from a specified directory.

Group – is used to select a diagram group for the current diagram.


Print – sends the diagram to the printer.

Properties – displays the general, display, paging, zooming, and detailinformation about current diagram.

Configuration – displays the general, print, and window configurationof a graphic.


DiagramNumber



View Main Toolbar – is used to make the toolbar visible or not visible.

Layer Toolbar - is used to make the Layer Toolbar visible or not visible.

Control Toolbar - is used to make the Control Toolbar visible or notvisible.

Status Bar – is used to make the Status bar visible or not visible.

Full View – displays the complete diagram in the active window.

Page – is used to navigate through the paging sequence defined in theprocess diagram.

Zoom – displays a list of zoom options.

Display Pokes – displays the poke fields on the graphics image.

Select Font – displays a font dialog window.

Copy to Clipboard – copies the diagram to the system clipboard.

Error List - displays a list of warnings and errors for this window.

Control System Overview – displays the system overview diagram.

Control Overview – displays the Controller overview diagram whenselected from a control graphic.

Control Panel – displays the control panel window.

Favorites Add To Favorites – adds the current diagram to the Favorites dialogmenu.

Organize Favorites – displays a window with the tree control list offavorite diagrams. Several editing functions are available in this window.

Goto Favorites – displays a dialog listing of all the favorites.

Help Help Topics - displays the standard Windows help menu.

About Graphics – displays a dialog box with the application name andversion number.

Table 6-1. PDS Window Menu Bar Elements (Cont’d)

Menu Description



Toolbar Elements

The toolbar on the Graphics window allows you to quickly jump to several ProcessDiagram functions. The toolbar contains the following elements described inTable 6-2.

Figure 6-2. Graphics Toolbar

Table 6-2. PDS Toolbar Elements

Key Description

1 Load Diagram Figure – displays a navigation dialog box with graphics files.

2 Home Page – returns the user to the user configured home page.

3 Go To Favorites – displays the Favorites window.

4 Full Screen – displays the diagram at the maximum screen size.

5 Page Up – displays the page one level up in the graphics diagram if one is defined.

6 Page Down – displays the page one level down in the graphics diagram if one is defined.

7 Page Right – displays the page one level right in the graphics diagram if one is defined.

8 Page Left – displays the page one level left in the graphics diagram if one is defined.

9 Recall Backward – displays the saved previous state in the graphics diagram.

10 Recall Forward – displays the saved next state in the graphics diagram.

11 Print Active Document – prints the current graphics diagram.


13 Visited Diagrams – displays a drop-down menu of previously displayed diagrams.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 12

11 13


6-3. Graphic Configuration Parameters

6-2.3. Status Bar

The error display and the active graphics program are located in the status bar.

• Error - when an error occurs in a diagram, it is displayed in the status bar.

• Last Active Instance - the LAI on the status bar identifies the graphics windowthat is currently active.


Graphic configuration parameters are set via the Ovation Developer Studio. Graphicparameters can be found in the Process Diagram folder in the Configuration sectionof the System Tree. These parameters are written to each drop individually via thedownload procedure. For further information, see “Configuring Your OvationOperator Station” (WIN21) and “Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60).

Figure 6-3. Status Bar

Table 6-3. Graphic Configuration Parameters

Parameter Description Settings

Number of Local Windows Number of graphic windows allowable per drop. 1 through 8

Number of previous views Number of diagram saved in the recall queue 1 through 25

Raise/lower request timeout Number of seconds before the raise/lower functions arecancelled if no keyboard raise key is received.

1 through 100

Zoom corners Allows you to click and drag the mouse to zoom. True or False

Disable fixed size/position Overrides the fixed size and fixed position parametersset by the Graphics Builder when the diagram wascompiled.

True or False



6-3.1. Configuring Graphic Tabs in the Graphics Display Program

In addition to the above configuration, each drop has a number of configurationparameters which can only be set locally via the Graphics display program:


2. From the File pull-down menu (see Figure 6-4), choose the Configurationoption. The Configure Graphic window will appear (see Figure 6-5).

Figure 6-4. File Pull-Down Menu



Table 6-4 explains the choices available in the General Tab shown in Figure 6-5.

Figure 6-5. General Tab

Table 6-4. Configure Graphics General Tab

Heading Parameter Description Settings

General Number of Windows Number of graphic windows allowed perdrop. Note: This setting will beoverwritten via a drop download.

1 through 8

Number of previous views Number of diagram saved in the recallqueue. Note: This setting will beoverwritten via a drop download.

1 through 25

Keyboard Keyboard Timeout Number of seconds before the raise/lower functions are cancelled if nokeyboard raise key is received. Note:This setting will be overwritten via adrop download.

1 through 100



6-3.2. Configuring the Graphics Print Tab

Use the following procedure to set a color:


2. From the File pull-down menu (see Figure 6-4), choose the Configurationoption. The Configure Graphic window will appear.

3. Choose the Print Tab (see Figure 6-6). Select the item you wish to set orreplace.

4. Choose a color from the list.

5. To clear an item, select the top most item (blank) from the color list.

6. Select Apply or Ok to accept the changes.

Font Button Font Name Defines the default font name used onlyif a diagram does not have a fontstatement.

Font Style Defines the default font style used only ifa diagram does not have a font statement.

Split WindowSupport

Support SplitWindows Allows the user to view split windows. Check box

Miscellaneous Disable Zoom by DragMode

Allow the user to click and drag themouse to zoom. Note: This setting willbe overwritten via a drop download.

True or False

Disable Fixed Size/Position

Overrides the fixed size and fixedposition parameters set by the GraphicsBuilder when the diagram was compiled.Note: This setting will be overwrittenvia a drop download.

True or False

Table 6-4. Configure Graphics General Tab (Cont’d)

Heading Parameter Description Settings



Table 6-5 explains the setting options available in the Graphics Print Tab.

Figure 6-6. Print Tab

Table 6-5. Configuring the Graphics Print Tab

Heading Parameter Description

Print Margins Right Defines the right print margin in inches.

Left Defines the left print margin in inches.

Top Defines the top print margin in inches.

Bottom Defines the bottom print margin in inches.



Print ReplacementColors

Background Defines the background color for the diagram when printed.Note: If the background replacement color is usedanywhere in the diagram, it is replaced with the currentbackground color.

Replacement Color#1

Defines the replacement color #1 for the print functions.

Replacement Color#2

Defines the replacement color #2 for the print functions.

Table 6-5. Configuring the Graphics Print Tab (Cont’d)

Heading Parameter Description



6-3.3. Configuring the Graphics Window Tab

You may also access configuration parameters on a per window basis. Thefollowing figure shows available configuration parameters (see Figure 6-7).

Use the following procedure to configure parameters on a per window basis:


2. From the File pull-down menu (see Figure 6-4), choose the Configurationoption. The Configure Graphic window will appear.

3. Choose the Window Tab (see Figure 6-7). You may reset all of the parametersat any time by selecting the Default button.

4. Click Apply or Ok to commit your desired changes.

Figure 6-7. Window Tab



Table 6-6 explains the setting options available in the Window Tab.

Table 6-6. Configure Graphics Window Tab

Heading Parameter Description Default Setting

Window WindowNumber

The number of the windowto be configured. Validrange is 1/8.

Window #1

InitialDiagram

Diagram Name The name of the diagramthat will be displayed whenthis window is initiallystarted.

1000.diag

Diagram Path The path to the initialdiagram.

C:\ovation\mmi\graphics\diagrams

Group Number The group numberassociated with the initialdiagram.

0

Home Page Diagram Name The name of the diagramthat will be displayed whenyou select the Home Pageoption

1000.diag

Diagram Path The path to the Home Pagediagram.

C:\ovation\mmi\graphics\diagrams

Window Sizeas InitialDisplay

Full Size When initially displayedthe window will cover theentire screen.

*

1/4 Size When initially displayedthe window will cover1/4 of the screen.



Custom When initially displayedthe window will cover aportion of the screendefined by the width andheight parameters.


6-4. Properties

6-4. Properties

The Property Sheet window allows you to view data about the currently selecteddiagram and window. Use the following procedure to display diagram data:

1. From the File pull-down menu in the Process Diagram window, selectProperties.

2. Click the right mouse button on an area of the diagram that is not occupied bya point value or a control algorithm. Select Properties from this right-clickmenu.

3. The Property Sheet Window appears (see Figure 6-9). Select the Diagram Tabto view display data.The first diagram tab represents the main diagram and thesecond is the window diagram, if one is currently displayed.

WindowPosition

X-Position When initially displayedthe window will be placedat the position defined by X.

0

Y-Position When initially displayedthe window will be placedat the position defined by Y.

0

Figure 6-8. File Pull-Down Menu

Table 6-6. Configure Graphics Window Tab (Cont’d)

Heading Parameter Description Default Setting


6-4. Properties

Note

The Property Sheet window is only used forinformational purposes. You cannot edit the data inthis window.

Figure 6-9. Property Sheet Window (with Diagram Data Displayed)


6-5. Zooming the Display Area


The entire diagram, or just a specific area, can be enlarged or reduced by using theZoom menu or the mouse zoom options. Use one of the following procedures tozoom the display area.

6-5.1. Zooming Using the Mouse

If you have defined the display diagram as zoomable and not disabled Zoom byDrag Mode under File/Configuration, the mouse may be used to zoom in on aspecific area of the diagram or display full view of the diagram.

To zoom in on a specified area of the diagram, click the left mouse button on a pointin the diagram that is not occupied by a poke or data entry field. The pointer willchange to a magnifying glass. With the left mouse button depressed, drag thepointer across the diagram. A box will be drawn around the selected area. When thebutton is released, the boxed area will be zoomed to occupy the entire window.

To zoom out to the original diagram percentage, double-click the left mouse buttonon a point of the diagram that is not occupied by a poke or data entry field. Theentire diagram will be displayed in the window.

6-5.2. Zooming Using the Menu

1. Select the View pull-down menu and select the Zoom option, as shown inFigure 6-10.

Figure 6-10. Zoom Menu



2. Select one of the following Zoom functions:

• Zoom By Corners – displays the area specified by the user.

• Zoom By Box – displays only the area contained in the zoom box.

• Zoom In – magnifies the display area by one zoom increment.

• Zoom Out – reduces the display area by one zoom increment.

• %Zoom In/Out – displays the Zoom In/Out Factor window to change thepercent of magnification for the Zoom In and Zoom Out functions.

Zoom by Corners

The Zoom By Corners function allows you to select a specific area of the diagramto enlarge. Use the following procedure to zoom the diagram.

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Corners from the Zoomoption.

2. Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the desired area.

3. Left-click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner of the area to be zoomed.A box appears around the selected area.

4. Release the cursor. The area is magnified and shifted to show the zoom area inthe window. The display aspect ratio of width to height is maintained; therefore,the area shown will differ from the zoom area selected unless the zoom area hasthe same aspect ratio as the window.

Zoom by Box

The Zoom By Box function allows you to select a specific area of the diagram toenlarge. Use the following procedure to zoom the diagram.

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose Zoom By Box from the Zoom option.The cursor changes to a box.

2. Move the box to the area to be zoomed.

• To increase the size of the box, use the (+) from the keyboard’s numerickeypad.

• To decrease the size of the box, use the (-) from the keyboard’s numerickeypad.



3. Left-click to zoom. The area is magnified and shifted so that the zoom areaoccupies the entire window.

Selecting the Zoom Increment

The zoom increment determines the percentage of magnification for the Zoom Inand Zoom Out functions. For example, a zoom factor of 25 indicates that thediagram will increase in size by 25% of the zoom range each time the Zoom Inbutton is selected and decrease 25% when Zoom Out is selected. Use the followingprocedure to change the zoom increment:

1. Select the View pull-down menu. Choose %Zoom In/Out from the Zoomoption. The Zoom Increment window appears, as shown in Figure 6-11.

2. Use the slide bar or enter a value in the zoom value field to change the zoomfactor.

3. Select one of the following zoom functions:

• Zoom In – to increase size of the diagram by one zoom increment.

• Zoom Out – to reduce size of the diagram by one zoom increment.

Figure 6-11. Zoom Increment Window


6-6. Displaying Poke Fields

6-6. Displaying Poke Fields

A diagram may contain poke fields of several types. A poke field is an area of thediagram from which different diagrams, other windows, or point information can bedisplayed. Various functions can be performed, depending on the type of poke fieldselected. A poke field is selected by left-clicking on the defined poke area.

You can display the locations of all poke fields on a diagram using the Poke menu.Use the following procedure to display poke fields on a diagram.

1. Select the View pull-down menu in the Process Diagram window, as shown inFigure 6-12.

2. Select the Display Pokes option. A red rectangle appears around the pokefields in the displayed diagram.

Note

As you move the mouse pointer over a diagram it willchange from an arrow to a finger as it encounters apoke field.

Figure 6-12. View Menu


6-7. Diagram Navigation


6-7.1. Paging Between Diagrams

The paging buttons and paging menu items are used to page between diagrams.Paging must be defined for the displayed diagram in order for the buttons to operate.Refer to “Ovation Graphics Language Reference Manual” (WIN91) for moreinformation.

You have the ability to page in four directions: up, down, left, and right, if definedin the diagram. The buttons and menu items will be disabled if the paging directionsare not defined (see Section 6-13).

6-7.2. Recalling Diagrams

The Recall function displays the diagrams that were shown before or after thecurrent diagram. The diagrams are stored in a queue so that they can be quicklyretrieved. A diagram is added to the end of the queue when you zoom the diagramor display a new diagram in the window. You can repeatedly recall backward untilthe first entry in the queue is reached. When the queue is full and a new diagram isselected, the diagram at the beginning of the queue is removed to make room for thenew diagram.

Figure 6-13. Paging Buttons

Page UpPage Down

Page LeftPage Right



Follow the steps below to use the Recall feature:

1. Select the Recall button on the Process Diagram toolbar to display the desiredrecall diagram.

There are two Recall buttons (Figure 6-14) and a Recall Visited Diagrams drop-down menu.

• Recall Backward – displays the previous diagram. This menu item is notactive (grayed out) if you did not previously select a diagram.

• Recall Forward – displays the next diagram. This menu item is not active(grayed out) if you did not previously select Backward.

• Recall Visited Diagrams - use the drop-down menu on the toolbar to returnto a specific previously viewed diagram.

Figure 6-14. Recalling Diagrams

Recall Backward Recall ForwardRecall Visited

Diagrams


6-8. Favorites

6-8. Favorites

Favorites is a way for you to quickly access diagrams which are used on a regularbasis. Three options exist under the Favorites right-click menu.

1. Organize Favorites

2. Add to Favorites

3. Goto Favorites

Note

The favorites configuration is stored on each dropand is not distributed across the network; thereforeyou must configure favorites on each dropindividually.

6-8.1. Organizing Favorites

This window allows you to create custom folders to organize your diagrams, movebetween diagrams, and rename folders and diagrams.

To create a new folder

1. Highlight the existing folder or the root Favorites folder and select the NewFolder button (see Figure 6-15).

2. A new folder is created. Highlight the New Folder and select the Renamebutton and enter your desired folder name.

3. Remove folders from the list by highlighting the folder and selecting the Deletebutton. This will remove the folder and all underlying diagrams from the list.


6-8. Favorites

6-8.2. Adding to Favorites

You can add a diagram to the favorites list by first displaying the diagram in thegraphics window:

1. Select the Add to Favorites option from the drop-down menu.

A window is displayed showing the complete diagram path name anddescription (see Figure 6-16).You may overwrite this description.

2. Select the Create In>> button to place this entry in any of the previouslydesigned favorites folders.

Figure 6-15. Organize Favorites


6-8. Favorites

6-8.3. Goto Favorites

You may quickly access your favorite diagram by selecting the Goto Favoritesoption from the Favorites menu or by selecting the Favorites folder on the toolbar.

Highlight the desired diagram and select the Open button or double-click thediagram (see Figure 6-17).

Figure 6-16. Add to Favorites

Figure 6-17. Goto Favorites


6-9. Split Window

6-9. Split Window

Information can be displayed in subscreen format at the bottom of the screen (seeFigure 6-18). All displayable items are permitted in subwindows. The subwindowsare initially sized at 20% of the main screen, but can be expanded. The subwindowsremain visible as the main screen diagram changes.

Subwindows are dismissed in one of three ways:

• Select the right mouse button in the sub window to display a pop-up menu witha Dismiss option.

• Drag the split screen bar to the bottom of the window.

• Write a program to dismiss the window.

Figure 6-18. Split WIndow

Sub Window

Split ScreenBar


6-10. Control Diagrams


Control diagrams are a special type of diagram built by the Control Builder anddisplayed by the Graphics program. For further information on the Control Builder,see “Ovation Control Builder User Guide” (WIN80).

Note

In order for you to select an algorithm for control, thesecurity item CONTROL FUNCTIONS must beset. This is enabled via the Developer Studio.

In order for you to tune an algorithm, the securityitem TUNING FUNCTIONS must be set. This isenabled via the Developer Studio. For furtherinformation see “Ovation Developer Studio UserGuide” (WIN60)

6-10.1. Selecting a Control Sheet

Use one of the following procedures to select a control sheet.

System Overview Menu

1. Select the System Overview option from the Control pull-down menu.ORSelect the System Overview from the right-click menu by placing the mousepointer on the background of the diagram and clicking the right mouse button.The System Overview Menu will be displayed (see Figure 6-19).



2. Select the desired Network, Unit, and Drop. A scrolling list of all of the controlsheets for that drop will appear. Options exist to display the sheet numbers aspart of the list (see Figure 6-20).

Figure 6-19. System Overview Menu



3. Select the desired sheet from the list. Highlight the sheet, and select Ok. You canalso double-click on the desired sheet. The control sheet will be displayed in thegraphic window.

4. The user may sort the items displayed for the selected drop. By selecting theheadings labeled, Description, Sheet #, or Diagram, the user may sort theentries in ascending or descending order.

Control Overview Menu

You may go directly to a Controller Overview window by selecting the ControlOverview option from the Control pull-down menu.

You may also select Controller Overview from the right-click menu.The right-click menu is accessed by placing the pointer on the background of the diagram andselecting the right mouse button. The Controller Overview menu will be displayed.This option is only available if the user has a control sheet currently displayed in thegraphic window.

Figure 6-20. Sheet List



Point Information

Use the following procedure to select a point for tuning:

1. Select the Point Info icon from the Ovation Folder at the Operator Station.

This will display the Point Information (PI) window (Figure 6-21).

2. Enter the desired point name in the Point Name entry field or use the PointSearch feature to identify the point name (refer to Section 5 for information onusing the Point Information window).

3. Select the OK button.

4. Position the mouse in the PI window and right-click to display the Point Menu.




5. Select the Signal Diagram item from the Point Menu.



6-10.2. Layers

Layers are a subset of items on the drawing grouped according to functionally. Forexample, the frame of a control drawing is on its own layer so you may display orremove the frame by toggling the frame layer on and off.

Turning a Layer On

To turn a layer on, follow this procedure (see Figure 6-22):

1. Expand the Layer combo box on the toolbar by clicking the down arrow.

By selecting the layer name, a check mark is displayed next to the name.

This will cause all items in this layer group to be displayed in the graphicwindow.

Turning a Layer Off

To turn a layer off, follow this procedure:

1. Expand the Layer combo box on the toolbar by clicking the down arrow.

By selecting the layer name, the check mark will be removed.

This will cause all items in this layer group to be removed from the graphicwindow.

Figure 6-22. Layer Combo Box



6-10.3. Control Toolbar

The Control Toolbar displays the algorithms that are currently in control (see Figure6-23). This toolbar is visible by selecting Control Toolbar from the View menu.

6-10.4. Signals

The lines connecting algorithms on a control drawing are referred to as signals.These signals change color according to the value of the point of the originatingalgorithm. Refer to the “Ovation Control Builder User Guide” (WIN80) for adetailed list of color changes according to values.

Figure 6-23. Control Toolbar



A feature exists on control drawings where you are able to view the point name andvalue associated with a signal by simply placing the pointer anywhere over thesignal. This is referred to as signal fly-by (See Figure 6-24).

6-10.5. Page Connectors

Page Connectors are placed on control drawings in order to transfer the value of apoint from one sheet to another. A point can only originate from one algorithm. Inorder to be used on a sheet other than the originating sheet, you must place the pointin a page connector.

Navigating Between Control Drawings Using Page Connectors

1. Select a page connector symbol, and a list of sheets where this point is used willbe displayed.

2. The drawing where the point originates is proceeded by an (*). By selecting anitem from this list, the appropriate diagram will be displayed (see Figure 6-25).

Figure 6-24. Signal Fly-by



Note

If the page connector connects to only one sheet, thelist will not be displayed and the connector will takeyou directly to the desired sheet.

6-10.6. Algorithm Tuning

In order to tune an individual algorithm, you can either select the algorithm body orright-click on the body to display the pop-up menu. Use the following procedure toaccess a diagram’s parameters:

1. From the control sheet, right-click on the desired algorithm.

2. A pop-up menu appears displaying algorithm type, the algorithm name, and achoice of options. Select Parameters.

Figure 6-25. Page Connector



Selecting the Parameters option will display a multi tab window see (Figure 6-26).The number of tabs displayed will depend on the algorithm type and the functionsthis algorithm supports.

Figure 6-26. Algorithm Tuning Menu



In/Out Tab

This tab displays all signal connections for the selected algorithm. If the algorithmsupports tracking and tracking is enabled, the track value and mode bits will bedisplayed (see Figure 6-27).

Figure 6-27. In/Out Tab



Standard Control Tab

This tab will be displayed if the algorithm supports control. Certain sections of thiswindow may not be displayed depending on the algorithm and the type of controlenabled. You can change the mode of an algorithm and raise and lower the outputor setpoint (see Figure 6-28).

Figure 6-28. Standard Control Tab



Keyboard Control Tab

If a keyboard algorithm is selected the following control tab will be displayed (seeFigure 6-29).

Figure 6-29. Keyboard Control Tab



Custom Tune Tab

Some algorithms do not conform to the standard tuning/control procedures. Forthese particular algorithms, a Custom Tune Tab will be displayed (see Figure 6-30).When a user selects this tab, a custom tuning/control window will be displayed. Theuser may then use this window to tune the selected algorithm.

Note

These custom tuning windows are supplied with theOperator Station release and should not be modifiedby the user.

Figure 6-30. Custom Tune Tab



Tune Tab

This tab will be displayed if the algorithm has tunable parameters.

You can change a parameter by following this procedure.

1. Select the parameter you wish to modify. This will cause the parameterdescription and current value to be displayed in the variable and value sectionof the window.

2. Enter the new value and select the Set button.

The new value will now be displayed in the New Value column of the parameterlist.

3. Select the Commit button to change the value in the algorithm record.

If you decide not to commit the changes, you may select Clear to remove yourchanges from the list (see Figure 6-31).

Figure 6-31. Tune Tab



Miscellaneous Tab

This tab will be displayed if the algorithm contains non-tunable parameters. Theseparameters are display only items and cannot be modified via the graphics program(see Figure 6-32).

The current value of each parameter is highlighted.

Figure 6-32. Miscellaneous Tab



Help Function

You can access help on any algorithm by selecting the Help option from the right-click drop-down menu from a control sheet (see Figure 6-33) and (Figure 6-34).

Figure 6-33. Help Option From Drop-Down Menu

Figure 6-34. Help Function


6-11. Control Panel

6-11. Control Panel

The Control Panel window provides the following control capabilities:

• Raise or lower set points.

• Select mode (automatic or manual).

• Manually raise or lower process outputs.

• Control of any digital on/off function.

Note

The user must select an algorithm from a signaldiagram or by using a Control Poke 6 command in acustom graphic. Refer to the Application Programssection of the “Ovation Graphics LanguageReference Manual” (WIN91) for more information.

6-11.1. Accessing the Control Panel Window

Use the following procedure to access the Control Panel window.

1. Open the Graphics icon from the Ovation folder. A Process Diagram windowwill appear.

2. Select the Control pull-down menu.

3. Select the Control Panel option. The Control Panel window appears as shownin Figure 6-35.

Figure 6-35. Control Panel Window


6-11. Control Panel

4. Select one of the following functions (see Table 6-7) from the Control Panelwindow.

Note

Some of these functions may not be applicable to thecurrently selected algorithm set.

Table 6-7. Control Panel Functions

Function Description

Start/Open/Trip Starts a pump or motor, opens a valve, or trips a breaker.

Auto Enables the automatic control mode; that is, the process will now becontrolled by the algorithms in the Controller.

Tune Displays the System Overview diagram (see Section 6-10).

Digital entry Allows you to manually enter set point or output values instead of usingthe up and down arrow keys.

Stop/Close/Reset Stops a pump or motor, closes a valve, or resets a breaker.

Manual Enables the manual control mode; that is, the user (not the Controlleralgorithms) controls the process.

Up arrow Raises the set point.

Down arrow Lowers the set point.

Up triangle Raises the process outputs, and in some cases, used for the process setpoint. (This function is dependent on the control statement andalgorithms that are used.)

Down triangle Lowers the process outputs or the process set points. (This function isdependent on the control statement and algorithms that are used.)

Maint Display Requests the maintenance device diagram.


6-11. Control Panel

Notes1. The Control Panel is started from the

Control pull-down menu in every ProcessDiagram menu bar.

2. The control panel functions are alsofound on the Ovation Keyboard (seeSection 3).

3. The Control Panel functions can beembedded in process diagrams. See“Ovation Graphics Language ReferenceManual” (WIN91) for more information.

4. Refer to “Ovation Algorithm ReferenceManual” (R3-1100) for information onthe algorithms that are controlled by theControl Panel window.


6-12. Printing

6-12. Printing

6-12.1. Print Setup

To select a specific printer and define the print layout, use the following procedure:

1. Select the Print Setup option from the File pull-down menu (see Figure 6-36).

2. To modify specific properties, click the Properties button.

3. To change the paper orientation, choose landscape or portrait by selecting theappropriate button.

Note

The default paper orientation for graphic displays islandscape.

4. Select OK to commit the changes.

Figure 6-36. Print Setup WIndow


6-12. Printing

6-12.2. Printing Graphic Displays

Use the following procedure to print a graphic display window:

1. Select Print -> Main Screen, Window, or Subscreen from the File pull-downmenu and the print window appears (see Figure 6-37).

2. Select the appropriate printing options.

3. To modify the specific output options, click the Properties button.

4. Click OK to accept the changes and print.

Note

To print a specific portion of the displayed graphic,zoom in on the desired area and use the Printprocedure above.

To change the background and selected colors on theprinted page, refer to Section 6-3.2.

Figure 6-37. Print Window


6-13. Errors and Warnings

6-13. Errors and Warnings

If an error or warning should occur when a diagram is displayed, a message willappear in the Status Bar and in a Warning Window. You should take the appropriateaction to the message displayed.

If you wish to write the warnings to a file, select Write Warnings to File from theWarning Level menu. As error and warnings occur, they will be written to the fileC:\tmp\graphics_debug.txt. This feature is intended for debug and should be usedaccordingly.

Figure 6-38. Warning Window


Section 7. Trend Display


The Trend Display System enables you to display data samples collected for livepoints on the Ovation Network in graphical or tabular trends. Six hundred datasamples are displayed for every collection interval.

The trend is continuously updated with live information at a pre-determined rate.You specify trend data such as point names, scale limits, and collection intervals.

This section provides instructions for using the Trend Display System. Thefollowing topics are included:

• Accessing the Trend Display window (Section 7-2).

• Trend Display Window Elements (Section 7-3).

• Creating Trends (Section 7-4).

• Trend Layout Samples (Section 7-5).

• Trend Groups (Section 7-6).

• Viewing Point Value (Section 7-7).

• Tabular Trends (Section 7-8).

7-2. Accessing the Trend Display Window

The Trend Display window is accessed from the Ovation Applications folder at theOperator Station. Use the following procedure to access this window. Additionally,the trend window can be accessed via the Trend option on the Point Menu (seeSection 3-6).

1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station.


7-2. Accessing the Trend Display Window

2. Click on the Trend icon.

3. The Trend Display window appears, as shown in Figure 7-1.

Figure 7-1. Trend Display Window


7-3. Trend Display Window Elements


The elements for the Trend Display window are described in this section.

7-3.1. Trend Display Menu Bar Elements

The Menu Bar contains six cascade buttons (see Table 7-1). Each cascade buttondisplays a pull-down menu when selected.

Table 7-1. Trend Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File New – opens a new trend window.

Open - opens an existing trend.

Save - saves the trend settings.

Save As- saves the trend settings under another name or format.

Save As Text – saves the contents of the trend tabular view window as a text file in aspecified directory.

Print – sends the contents of the trend window to the printer.

Print Preview – displays a preview of the trend window on the screen before printing.




Status Bar – is used to make the Status Bar visible or not visible.

Trend Type – displays chart, tabular or both in the active window.

Time Shift - shifts page to the left, half left, right, or half right.

Refresh- refreshes the display.

Stop – starts and stops the current live trend.

Trend Points – displays a window for the user to select points to trend.

Groups – displays a window for the user to select a trend group.

Properties – displays the Trend Properties window.



Chart Mouse Mode – enables the mouse pointer to be used with options, such as zoom time,zoom axis, translate, scale, and rotate, in the trend window.

Reset View – returns the chart back to its original dimensions.

Properties – accesses the Chart Properties window.

Window Cascade – displays successive, overlapping windows in a graphical user interface,displayed so the title of each bar is visible

Tile – displays successive windows in adjacent space on the desktop.

Arrange Icons – reorganizes the icons.


About Trend – displays a dialog box with the application name and version number.

Table 7-1. Trend Menu Bar Elements (Cont’d)

Menu Description



7-3.2. Trend Display Toolbar Elements

The Trend Toolbar contains the following elements described in Table 7-2

Figure 7-2. Trend Toolbar

Table 7-2. Trend Toolbar Elements

Key Description

1 New – opens a new trend window.

2 Open - opens an existing document.

3 Points – opens the Point Data window for individual points.

4 Properties – opens the Trend Properties window.

5 Groups – opens the Point Data window for point groups.

6 Stop/Resume – stops and resumes the live data feed to a trend.

7 Refresh -refreshes the display.

8 Time Shift Left Half Page- shifts half page left.

9 Time Shift Left - shifts page left. In Live trending, this causes an automatic switch to HSRmode and a retrieval request to see past data.

10 Time Shift Right - shifts page right.

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7-4. Creating Trends


The Trend Point & Properties window (see Figure 7-3) allows you to specify thedata source and scale for a trend. The data can be from a live source or fromhistorical data. This window contains two tabs: the Point Data tab (see Figure 7-5)and the Trend Properties tab (see Figure 7-3).

For live data, a duration must be selected to determine the update frequency for thecollection of data. The collection interval is specified as a number of minutes, hours,or days. All points in a single Trend Point & Properties window use the samecollection interval. The default Trend type is Live.

Click OK to save the selections and exit, or Cancel to quit without saving changes.

11 Time Shift Right Half Page - shifts half page right.

12 Both – displays the summary with both the chart and tabular trends.

13 Chart – displays only the chart and summary in the dialog window.

14 Tabular – displays only the tabular and summary in the dialog window.

15 Chart Properties – opens the dialog window with the chart settings.

16 Chart Reset View – resets chart

17 Time Zoom - only available for HSR trends. Data is retrieved for the time range selected.Minimum zoom range is 10 minutes.

18 Chart Zoom – controls the zoom level and magnifies the selected area

19 Chart Scale – accesses the scale options from trend properties.

20 Chart Translate – allows the user to move the trend graph to any position on the screen.

21 Chart Rotate – allows the user to rotate bar charts.

22 Print – prints the active window.


Table 7-2. Trend Toolbar Elements (Cont’d)

Key Description



Table 7-3 explains the setting options available in the Trend Point & PropertiesWindow (Trend Properties Tab).

Figure 7-3. Trend Point & Properties Window (Trend Properties Tab)

Table 7-3. Trend Properties Tab

Item Description Setting Options

Data

Source Live or Historical data. Live or HSR



Time

Duration Duration is the total time of the trend.This field is only applicable if the rangeselected is Start Time/Duration orEnd Time/Duration.

Pull-down menu. The choices are:10 min30 min100 min5 hr10 hr24 hr30 hr100 hrs200 hrs25 days33.3 days

Range The time period of the trend from starttime to end time.

Start Time/End Time - allows thestart time and end time of the trendrequest to be defined.

Start Time/Duration - allows the starttime and total time of the trend requestto be defined. (The end time cannot bechanged)

End Time/Duration - allows the endtime and total time of the trend requestto be defined. (The start time cannot bechanged)

Start Time The oldest time of the historical data tobe displayed in a trend. This field isapplicable only if the range selected isStart Time/Duration orStart Time/End Time.

The pull-down menu displays acalendar. You may select dates from thecalendar or manually type dates in thefield.

End Time The latest time of the historical trend tobe displayed in a trend. This field isapplicable only if the range selected isEnd Time/Duration orStart Time/End Time.

The pull-down menu displays acalendar. You may select dates from thecalendar or manually type dates in thefield.

Table 7-3. Trend Properties Tab (Cont’d)




7-4.1. Building a Trend

You can select a single point or multiple points to create a trend. The number ofpoints on a single trend is unlimited, except on a Historical Trend, which is limitedto 16 points based on a single retrieval limitation.

To build a trend:

1. Select the Trend pull-down menu from the Trend Display window.ORSelect the Trend toolbar button (see Figure 7-4).

HSR

Drop Name of eDB drop to retrieve historicaldata.

Pull-down menu

History Type Allows the user to specify the rate atwhich each data sample is retrievedfrom the historical subsystems.

Continuous - obtains data from theHigh Fidelity point data table.

Figure 7-4. Trend Menu

Table 7-3. Trend Properties Tab (Cont’d)




2. Choose Points from the menu. The Trend Point & Properties window appears(Figure 7-5) showing the Point Data tab. New trend windows will be empty.

3. To add a point, do the following:

A. Click the Browse button. A Find Points window will appear.

B. Select the desired point and click the Apply button. This window willremain open until you click the Dismiss button.

Figure 7-5. Trend Point & Properties Window (Point Data Empty)



4. To add an OPC Item, do the following:

A. Click Browse OPC (see Figure 7-5). A Browse OPC Items windowwill appear (see Figure 7-6).

B. Highlight the appropriate OPC Server.

A red icon in front of the Server name indicates you are not connected tothe Server. A green icon in front of the Server name indicates you areconnected to the Server.

C. Use the right side of the window to navigate to the desired OPC item.

D. Select the desired item. The Item ID will automatically appear in theItem ID field. Click Apply.

Note

OPC Servers must be configured using the OvationDeveloper Studio. See “Configuring Your OvationOperator Station” (WIN21) for more information.

5. To add an eDB item, select Browse eDB. Refer to “eDB Historian User Guide”(NT-0070) for more information on Historical Trends.

Figure 7-6. Browse OPC Items Window



6. The selected point (or item) will be posted to the Trend Point & Properties windowPoint Data tab (Figure 7-7). These points are the points that will be trended.

7. You can also add a point (or item) by typing its name (or Item ID) in the entryfield and clicking the Add button. If the point name is not fully qualified (forexample, no Network or Unit), the default Network and Unit will be appendedby the system.

To remove a point, click the Delete button. You can navigate within the list ofadded points by selecting Move Up or Move Down.

8. The chart scale will default to the point limit value. To change the scale, selectthe point, then click the Limits drop-down menu and select the Custom option.Enter the desired values in the Top Bar and Bottom text areas.

9. Click the OK button to exit the Trend Point & Properties Window and save theselected points. Use the Cancel button to exit without saving changes.

7-4.2. Historical Trends

The Historical Trend feature extracts historical information from an eDB Historianto display graphical and numerical trends. Historical Trending is discussed in detailin “eDB Historian User Guide” (NT-0070).

Figure 7-7. Trend Point & Properties Window (Point Data Tab - Point Added)



7-4.3. Viewing Chart Properties

To view the properties for a chart, you must access the 2D Chart Control Propertieswindow:

1. Select the Chart pull-down menu from the Trend Display window(Figure 7-1) and select the Properties option. This will open the 2D ChartControl Properties window (Figure 7-8).

2. From the 2D Chart Control Properties window, select the ChartGroups tab.

Figure 7-8. 2D Chart Control Properties Window

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3. Select a trend layout type (Figure 7-9) from the ChartType drop-down list (referto Section 7-5 for samples of trends):

• Plot Charts – display each series as connected points of data. This trendupdates from right to left as shown in Figure 7-13.

• Area Charts – display each series as connected points of data, filled belowthe points. Each series is layered on top of the preceding series, as shown inFigure 7-14.

• Bar Charts – display each series as a bar in a cluster. The number of clustersis the number of points of data, as shown in Figure 7-15.

• Stacking Bar Charts – display each series as a portion of a stacked barcluster. The number of clusters being a number of points in the data, asshown in Figure 7-16.

Note

Use the ChartGroup object’s IsStacked property tocreate a stacking chart. Stacking charts represent thedata by stacking the values for each series on top ofthe values from the previous series.

• HiLo Charts – display two combined series to form a logical data set. Thefirst series of each pair in a HiLo chart represents the “high” value, and thesecond represents the “low” value, as shown in Figure 7-17.

Figure 7-9. 2D Chart Control Properties Window (Trend Layout Types)

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• Polar Charts – display the x and y coordinates in each series as (theta, r),where theta is amount of rotation from the origin and the r is the distancefrom the origin (see Figure 7-18).

• Radar Charts – display the y value in each data set along a radar line (the xvalue is ignored). If the data set has n points, then the chart plane is dividedinto n equal angles, and a radar line is drawn at n/360 degree increments, asshown in Figure 7-19.

• Filled Radar Charts – display data according to the same rules as regularRadar Charts. However, each series is drawn “on top” of the precedingseries, as shown in Figure 7-20.

Note

Currently, trend layout types Candle and Bubble arenot available.

7-4.4. Loading a Group of Points

You may load information from another group, using the following procedure:

1. From the Trend Display window (Figure 7-1), select the Trend pull-downmenu.

2. Choose the Groups option. The Select Group window appears (Figure 7-10).

Figure 7-10. Select Group Window



3. Select a group from the Trend Groups list.

4. Click OK to select group information, or Cancel to quit the window.


6. Choose the Points option.

The points from the selected group will appear in a Point Data window(Figure 7-7).

Note

You can modify the points by using the procedure foradding or deleting single points. Any changes madeon the Operator Station will not modify the groupcreated with the Ovation Developer Studio. Forfurther information see “Ovation Developer Studio”(WIN60).



7-4.5. Running Multiple Trends

To view more than one trend, you can run multiple trends within a single Trendprogram (see Figure 7-11) or launch another Trend program. However, runningmultiple trends in one program allows you to view different trend points or trendgroups without burdening system resources by running multiple Trend programs.

The Trend program does not limit the number of trend windows that can be openedat the same time. Although the Trend program allows multiple windows to runconcurrently, only one trend can be plotted in each window.

Figure 7-11. Trend Program with Multiple Windows

ActiveTrend



To start another trend in a Trend program, use the following procedure:

1. Select the File pull-down menu from the Trend Display window and choose theNew option.

2. A new Trend window will appear. You can now build a trend in this window.See Section 7-4.1 for information on building a trend.

3. To set the window layout, select the Window pull-down menu.

4. Select the Cascade option for overlapping trend windows displayed where thetitle bar of each is visible,ORselect the Tile option to resize all open windows so that they appear fully on thescreen without any overlap.

You can resized and move Trend windows. The active trend window is indicated inthe main heading of the Trend program. Inactive trend windows will be grayed out.To activate a window, click on the window, or select the desired window from theWindow pull-down menu.

Figure 7-12. Active Trend Window Features

ActiveTrend

IndicatesActiveWindow


7-5. Trend Layout Samples

To make a Trend window occupy the entire application window, double click theactive trend or click the maximize button (see Figure 7-12). The other trendwindows remain in their original position. To access other window(s), select thedesired window from the Window pull-down menu.

To end a trend window without exiting the application, click the Exit button on thedesired window (see Figure 7-12).

Note

If you select Exit from the File menu on the Trendapplication window, you will exit the Trendapplication and all open trend windows.


Figure 7-13 through Figure 7-20 provide illustrations of each trend layout type.

Figure 7-13. Plot Charts



Figure 7-14. Area Charts (Stacked)

Figure 7-15. Bar Charts



Figure 7-16. Stacking Bar Charts

Figure 7-17. HiLo Charts



Figure 7-18. Polar Charts

Figure 7-19. Radar Charts


7-6. Trend Groups

7-6. Trend Groups

A Trend Group is a previously defined set of points with the same trend displayparameters. A trend group can consist of up to eight different points and all pointsin a trend group will have identical group parameters. However, each point in atrend group may have unique point parameters.

The Trend Group Builder window allows you to select and display global trendgroups or to create, modify, select and display local trend groups. The list of trendgroups appears in the scrollable list. A “G” in front of the group number indicatesa global trend group, while a “L” indicates a local trend group.

For information on Trend Group Building see “Ovation Developer Studio”(WIN60).

Figure 7-20. Filled Radar Charts (Stacked)


7-6. Trend Groups

7-6.1. Displaying Trend Groups

Use the following procedure to display a trend group in the Trend Display window.

1. Access the Trend Display window (as shown in Figure 7-1).

2. Select the Trend pull-down menu. Select Groups. The Select Group windowappears as shown below.

3. Select the desired trend group from the Trend Groups scrolling list. The groupinformation appears to the right of the Group scrolling list in the Info box.


7-6. Trend Groups

4. Select the Trend pull-down menu from the Trend Display window. SelectProperties. The Trend Point & Properties window (Trend Properties Tab)appears. See Table 7-3 for an explanation of the fields in this window.

5. Select Live or HSR from the Source drop-down menu.

The trend group now appears in the selected Trend window (the selectedwindow is the one where a checkmark appears in the Select box). The << buttonwill automatically fill in the current time.


7-7. Viewing Point Value

Note

If a group is not trendable, a trend points window willappear telling you that the points do not exist for alive trend (see Figure 7-21).


The Time Value Display window lists the value and quality for all points displayedon the trend at a selected period in time. The position of the cursor indicates the timeperiod. Use the following procedure to view the Time Value Display.

1. Access the Trend Display window (Figure 7-1).

Figure 7-21. Trend Points Window



2. Move the mouse over any period of time in the trend view area. A Time ValueDisplay window appears (Figure 7-22)..

3. This box will show the date, time, point name, and value.

OR

1. Right-click on any period of time. A dashed line appears.

2. Hold down the right mouse button, and drag the dashed time line to update thenumeric trend value. The time line moves with the trend.

Figure 7-22. Time Value Display Window


7-8. Tabular Trends

7-8. Tabular Trends

The Tabular Trend Display window displays the point sample values in an updatingtabular format.

Use the following procedure to display and print the Tabular Trend Displaywindow:

1. Access the Trend Display window (Figure 7-1).

2. Select the Tabular Trend icon from the toolbarORselect the View pull-down menu, choose Trend Type and then Tabular from thesubmenu. The Tabular Trend window will appear (Figure 7-23).

Figure 7-23. Tabular Trend Display


7-8. Tabular Trends

3. To change the sorting order of the Date/Time column, place the mouse cursorover the Date/Time column and right-click. A pop-up menu will appear with theoption of sorting by ascending value or descending value (see Figure 7-24).

4. Each point can be selected with the right mouse button to display the Point Pop-up Menu (see Figure 7-25). The fully qualified point name appears at the top ofthis menu. Refer to Section 3-6 for an explanation of the first three items in thispop-up menu. The last option, Trend Properties, will display the Trend Point& Properties window.

Figure 7-24. Tabular Trend Sorting Menu

Figure 7-25. Pop-up Menu


7-8. Tabular Trends

Pause Trend

You can also pause/resume the Tabular Trend.

1. From the Trend window, select the View pull-down menu.

2. Highlight the Stop option. If a Trend is stopped, the selection will have a checkmark on the left side of the text.

Printing

Use the following procedure to print tabular trends:

1. Select the Print option from the File pull-down menu and the Print windowappears. Select the appropriate printing options.

Figure 7-26. Print Pop-up Window


7-8. Tabular Trends

2. To modify specific output options, click the Properties button.

3. Click OK to accept the changes and to print.

Note

If you are in Split view, you will not be able to print.Choose Chart or Tabular to print.


Section 8. Point Review


The Point Review function allows you to search the database for points havingspecific characteristics or belonging to a particular point group. A review generatedfrom this window displays (or prints) a list of points with specified characteristics,point groups, status conditions, or qualities.

A review can be based on point characteristics that define plant areas (physical orfunctional), or other user-defined sorting criteria such as equipment or subsystems.

In addition to characteristics and point groups, a review can also be based on statusconditions, such as points in alarm, points for which scan has been disabled, orpoints in sensor alarms.

Optionally, the points to be included in a point review can be selected based onquality (good, bad, fair, or poor), originating drop, and record type.

This section provides instructions for using the Point Review function. Thefollowing topics are included:

• Point Review Window (Section 8-2).

• Point Review Window Elements (Section 8-3).

• Point Review Filters (Section 8-4).

• Displaying a Point Review Window(Section 8-5).

• Modifying a Point Review Window (Section 8-6).

• Printing a Point Review Window(Section 8-7).


8-2. Point Review Window


The fields for the Point Review window are described in this section.

8-2.1. Accessing the Point Review Window

Use the following procedure to access the Point Review window.

1. Double click the Point Review icon at the Operator Station.

2. The Point Review window appears, as shown in Figure 8-1. The Point Reviewwill search for points on the selected network and unit.

Note

The drop down field highlighted in Figure 8-1 allowsyou to select local units and remote units. Theinformation displayed in the Set Filters window(Section 8-4) is dependent on this choice.



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Note

If Remote Networks cannot be reached, a dialog boxwill appear telling you that there was an errorretrieving information.

Unlike Point Information, Review will not go backand look for remote networks it could notcommunicate with at startup. You will need to restartand rebuild the list to try to reestablish remoteconnections.

Figure 8-1. Point Review Window


8-3. Point Review Window Elements


8-3.1. Point Review Menu Bar Elements

The Menu Bar contains the following cascade buttons described in Table 8-1. Eachcascade button displays a pull-down menu when they are selected:

Table 8-1. Point Review Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File Print (ctrl+p) – prints the current review.

Print Preview – displays, on the screen, a preview of a review printout.

Print Setup – displays the Print Options window.

Margins – displays the Margins window.

Header/Footer – displays the Header/Footer window.

Save As Text – allows the user to save the point review as a text file.


Edit Find Points (ctrl+f) – accesses the Find Point window.

View Toolbar – makes the toolbar visible or not visible.

Status Bar – makes the Status bar visible or not visible.

Columns (ctrl+r) – accesses the Columns window.

Select Font – displays the Font window.

Review Begin Review (ctrl+b) – starts the selected point review.

Abort Review (ctrl+a) – stops the selected point review.

Modify Point Attributes (ctrl+m) – opens a window showing the attributes of a pointreview.

Set Review Filters (ctrl+e) – accesses the Set Filters window.

Select Page – selects the points currently displayed in the Point Review window.

Select Group – selects all of the points in a group review. (This option is deactivatedin a review based on the point’s characteristics.)


About Review – displays a dialog box with the application name and version number.



8-3.2. Point Review Toolbar Elements

The Toolbar is typically located below the Menu Bar (as shown in Figure 8-1). TheToolbar objects described in Table 8-2 are displayed from left to right.

Figure 8-2. Point Review Toolbar

Table 8-2. Point Review Toolbar Elements

Key Description

1 Begin Review (GO) – starts the point review. The program will use the selected attributesto build a point list and display in the active window.

2 Abort Review (STOP) – cancels a review currently in progress. Points that have beenfound before the review is halted will be displayed in the active window.

3 Print – prints the current review.

4 Print Preview – displays, on the screen, a preview of a review printout.

5 Find Points – locates the entry for a specific point name.

6 Add/Remove Columns – displays a window allowing the Operator to select the set ofcolumns displayed on the point list.

7 Set Review Filters – displays a window allowing the Operator to select the filters appliedduring a review.

8 Modify Point Attributes – allows changes to be made to specific attributes of the selectedprocess point. Attributes can be changed for analog, digital, packed digital, module, andnode point records.


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8-4. Point Review Filters


The Point Review Set Filters window is used to specify the point type(s), reviewtype(s), quality value(s), and characteristics. There are two ways to specify pointfilters for review.

• Review based on point characteristics, as described in Section 8-4.1.

• Review based on a point group, as described in Section 8-4.2.

The Point Review Set Filters window allows the user to specify the points to beincluded in the review based on point type, status conditions, point quality, pointcharacteristics, originating drops, and record types:


2. Click on the Set Review Filters button on the toolbar (or access it via theReview pull-down menu, as shown in Figure 8-3, or by pressing ctrl+e).

3. The Point Review: Set Filters window appears, as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-3. Point Review Menu



8-4.1. Selecting Characteristics for Review

A review by characteristics allows you to search for a pre-defined characteristicsset. Up to 700 characteristics groups can be defined in this file. Each process pointcan be associated with a set of eight alphanumeric characters. Each character withinthe set defines some characteristic of the point. Note that characteristics groups aredefined during configuration of the Operator Station. For information onconfiguration, refer to “Review Characteristics” in “Configuring Your OvationOperator Station” (WIN21).

Use the following procedure to select a review of a characteristics group.

1. Select Characteristics to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the PointReview Set Filters window (the numbered arrows match the appropriate steps):

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Figure 8-4. Point Review Set Filters Window

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2. Enter an individual position Characteristic. There are three options forselection characteristics:

• The point characteristic can be directly entered into the text box.

• The character description can be selected from a predefined scrolling list.

• The character description can be set for each individual position bychoosing the position from the drop-down menu. When the position isselected, it will populate the Characteristics scrolling list with theavailable options. You can choose all or any combination of positions todefine.


4. Select the desired record types from the Record Types window (see “OvationRecord Types Reference Manual” (R3-1140)). You can select all the recordtypes (Set All) or clear all record types (Clear All).

5. Select at least one condition from the choice boxes within the condition filterscategories (see Table 8-3). More than one selection is allowed, but at least onemust be made.

Table 8-3. Condition Filters Descriptions

Condition Filters Description

Good (GQ) Displays points with good quality.

Fair (FQ) Displays points with fair quality.

Bad (BQ) Displays points with bad quality.

Poor (PQ) Displays points with poor quality.

Timed Out (TQ) Displays points that have timed out.

Engr. Range Limits (EL) Displays points that exceed the engineering range units.

Limit Alarms (LA) Displays points that went into alarm because a limit wasexceeded.

Reasonability Limits (RL) Displays points that exceed the reasonability limits.

Value Clamp Limits (CL) Displays points that have the value clamped.

Sensor Alarms (SA) Displays points in sensor alarm.

SID Alarm (IA) Displays points in SID alarm.

Alarm Check Removed (AR) Displays points for which alarm checking has been disabled.



6. Refer to the bottom of the Point Review: Set Filters window. Select the OKbutton to save the selected review conditions and dismiss window. Thefollowing options may be applied as well:

Set All – Selects (fills in) every filter for all points on the system.Clear All – Clears (blanks out) characteristics. Filters and deselects all of thecondition filters.Cancel – Cancels changes and dismisses the window.

Cutout Disabled (CD) Displays points with the cut-out option manually disabled.

Cutout From Alarming (CO) Displays points which have been cut-out from alarm checking.

Engr. Range Check Off (EO) Displays points with the engineering range limit checkdisabled.

Limit Check Removed (LR) Displays points for which limit checking has been disabled.

Reasonability Check Off (RO) Displays points with reasonability limit check disabled.

Value Clamp Off (VO) Displays points that have value clamping disabled.

Entered Values (EV) Displays points that have an operator-entered value.

External Calibration (EC) Displays points that are externally calibrated.

Scan Removed (SC) Displays points which have been removed from scan.

Tagged Out (XO) Displays points that are tagged out.

Test Mode (TM) Displays points in the test mode (latched quality).

Uncommissioned (UC) Displays points that are uncomissioned.

Out of Service (OS) Displays points that are out of service.

Notes

If the Value/Status Change box is checked, the pointsin the selected drop(s) that will be listed in the reviewwill be based on the selected record types, and allother checked conditional filters will be ignored.

If the Value/Status Change box is not checked, thepoints in the selected drop(s) that will be listed in thereview will be based on the selected record types andon the checked conditional filters.

If no conditions are selected, no points appear on thePoint Review window.

Table 8-3. Condition Filters Descriptions (Cont’d)

Condition Filters Description



8-4.2. Selecting Point Groups for Review

You can also perform a review based on point groups. Point groups are stored in thedatabase. There are a maximum of 6000 point groups numbered 1-6000. Each pointgroup can contain up to 250 points.

Use the following procedure to select a review of specified point groups.

1. Select Group to review from the Filter by radio buttons in the Point Review: SetFilters window.

2. Enter a group number in the Group entry field or select a point group in thescrolling list.

3. Select the desired conditions from the checkboxes within the Condition Filterscategories. More than one selection is allowed, but at least one must be made.Refer to Table 8-3 for a description of the condition filters.


8-5. Displaying a Point Review Window


5. Select the desired record types from the Record Types window (see “OvationRecord Types Reference Manual” (R3-1140)). You can select all the recordtypes (Set All) or clear all record types (Clear All).

6. Refer to the bottom of the Point Review: Set Filters window. Select the OKbutton to save the selected review conditions and dismiss window. Thefollowing options may be applied as well:

Set All – Selects (fills in) every filter for all points on the system.Clear All – Clears (blanks out) characteristics. Filters and deselects all of thecondition filters.Cancel – Cancels changes and dismisses the window.

For information on printing a Point Search, see Section 8-7.


After the Point Review conditions have been applied, a review can be displayed onthe Point Review window (Figure 8-1).

8-5.1. Adding/Removing Columns for Display and Review


2. Select the columns of data to be viewed by selecting the View pull-down menuand selecting the Columns option. The Add/Remove dialog window appears(Figure 8-5).



3. Once the selections have been made, click OK to return to the Point Reviewwindow.

4. Select the Go button on the toolbar to start the review process.ORSelect Begin Review from the Review menu on the menu bar.

The following message appears at the bottom of the screen:Review in Progress.

Note

To cancel a review in progress, select the Stop(Abort) button on the Toolbar or the Abort Reviewoption from the Review menu on the menu bar.

Figure 8-5. Add/Remove Columns Window



5. The applicable review data appears in the Point Review window, as shown inFigure 8-6

The current review filters are displayed above the point review columns. The firstfilter displayed is either the characteristic or the point group. If the review is filteredbased on characteristics, the text “characteristics” are displayed followed by theeight characters. If the review is based on point group, the text “group” is displayedfollowed by the group number.

The two character abbreviation for each status /condition is displayed following thecharacteristic or point group filter. The drops and record types selected for thereview are displayed below the characteristics/group review filters.

Each column available in this window is described below (not all possible columnsare shown in Figure 8-6).

• Name – displays the name of each process point.

• System ID – displays the unique ID number assigned to the point.

• Alarm Status – displays a text description of the current alarm condition for thepoints.

• Record Type – displays the point record type.

• Description – displays the description of the point.

Figure 8-6. Point Review Window



• Frequency – displays the frequency of a point.

• Drop – displays the drop number in which the point is located.

• Characteristics – displays the characteristics of the point.

• Value – displays current value of the point.

• Q – displays the quality of the point. (Packed points only display “T” or ablank.)

• Units – displays a text description of Engineering Units for analog points.

• Point Status – displays, for each point, the list of review conditions that matchthe point, regardless of whether or not the review condition was selected on theProperties window.

Note

VL (value limit), BQ (bad quality), PQ (poor quality),FQ (fair quality), GQ (good quality), and TO (timedout) are not displayed in the Point Status field.

8-5.2. Changing Point Review Font Settings

The font can be changed for display and printed reports for the scrolling list ofpoints by selecting the Select Font option from the View pull-down menu in thePoint Review window. The Font window appears as shown in Figure 8-7.

Figure 8-7. Font Window


8-6. Modifying a Point Review

8-6. Modifying a Point Review

Each point displayed in the Point Review window can be selected. A left click withthe mouse on the message will select the specified point and deselect any otherselected points. A selected point is designated by a check in the check box locatedin the first column. Additionally, a dotted line is drawn around the selected message.

Multiple lines can be selected by holding down the Shift key and left clicking apoint. This will select all the points between the original message and the otherselected message. When the Control key is held while using the left mouse button,it acts like a toggle. If a point is selected, it will deselect the point. Otherwise, it willselect the point. It will not change the status of other points that are selected.


2. From the Point Review window, select the points you want to modify.

3. From the Point Review window select the Modify Point Attributes button, orthe Modify Point Attributes option from the Review pull-down menu (orctrl+m) (see Figure 8-2). The Point Review Modify Attributes dialog windowappears (see Figure 8-8).

4. Select the attributes you want to change.

Figure 8-8. Point Review Modify Attributes Pop-up Window


8-7. Printing or Saving a Point Review

Note

The application of these fields is based on the reviewselections made on the Point Review window (seeFigure 8-6).

The attributes in the Point Review Modify window are described in Table 8-4 (referto “Ovation Record Types Reference” (R3-1140) for attribute details).


After the Point Review Filters have been applied, a review can be printed (Section8-7.1 and Section 8-7.2) or saved (Section 8-7.3).

Note

The Begin Review function must be completedbefore printing or saving a file.

Table 8-4. Point Review Modifiable Attributes Window Elements

Attribute Description

Scan Performs scan (on/off) on all selected points (analog, digital).

Alarm Check Performs Alarm Check (on/off) on all selected points (analog, digital,packed).

Limit Check Performs Limit Check (on/off) on all selected points (analog).

Value Clamp Performs Value Clamp (on/off) on all selected points (analog).

Engineering RangeCheck

Performs Engineering Range Checking (on/off) on all selected points(analog).

Reasonability RangeCheck

Performs Reasonability Range Checking (on/off) on all selected points(analog).

Auto Cutout Performs Auto Cutout (enabled/disabled) on all selected points (analog,digital, packed).

Test Mode Performs Test Mode (good/fair/poor/bad/on/off) on all selected points(analog, digital).

OK Performs the requested modifications on all of the selected points anddismisses the window.

Cancel Cancels any modification requests and dismisses the window.



8-7.1. Printing a Point Review

Previewing a Point Review Printout (Optional)

1. Select Print Preview from the File pull-down menu. The Print Preview windowappears with the first page displayed (Figure 8-9).

Options – Select Print to print the page(s). Select Next Page or Prev Page todisplay different pages in a multiple page report. Select Zoom In or Zoom Out toadjust the magnification. Select Two Page to display two pages at once and OnePage to return to single page display. Select Close to close the Print Previewwindow and return to the Point Review window.

Printing a Print Review


Figure 8-9. Point Review Print Preview Window




3. Select Print from the File pull-down menu. The standard Windows Print dialogbox appears (Figure 8-11).

4. Select the desired print options.

5. Click OK to print the file, or click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box withoutprinting.

Note

To edit setup properties, click the Properties button.

Figure 8-10. Point Review File Menu

Figure 8-11. Print Window



8-7.2. Modifying Point Review Report Print Layout


To change the page margins of the report, select the File pull-down menu in thePoint Review window and choose the Margins option. In the Margins window, youcan modify the left, right, top, and bottom setting (Figure 8-12).

By selecting the Save settings to profile checkbox, the modifications will be savedto the your profile and recalled when you log into the system. If the Save settingsto profile checkbox is not checked, the changes will only apply for the currentsession of the application.

Figure 8-12. Margins Window



Adding Header/Footer Text and Changing Properties

From the Header/Footer dialog box is accessed through the File menu in the PointReview window. This dialog box (see Figure 8-13) allows the user to configure theHeader and Footer properties used on the printout, such as font, header/footerdistance to frame, and page numbering. The operator can use pre-defined tokens forthe headers and footers:

$F - File name of document$A - Application name$P - Page number$N - Number of pages$D - Date. The date formatting can be specified with an additional parameter, it

is $D{%h:%m}$R - Tabsheet name (used with tab windows)

The Header/Footer dialog box provides the operator the option of changing the fontsettings for both the header and footer, which, unless changed in the Header/Footerdialog box, will be the same as the font style and size selected for the Reviewdisplay (refer to Section 8-5.2).

To change Header font settings:

1. Select the desired cell(s). The text appears in reverse type, as shown in Figure8-13.

2. Click the Font button. The Font dialog box appears (refer to Figure 8-7).

3. Select the desired settings in the Font dialog box (Figure 8-7). Click OK.

4. If desired, click the Footer tab and repeat Steps 1 through 3.

Figure 8-13. Sample Header/Footer Window

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2$D $P/$N



8-7.3. Saving a Point Review

The information in a Point Review can be saved as a text file.



3. Select Save As Text. The Save As dialog box appears (see Figure 8-14).

4. Click Save in drop-down menu to navigate to the correct location.

5. Enter the desired name for the file in File Name entry field.

6. Click Save to write the application data to the file specified in the filename entryfield. Cancel dismisses the window and does not save the file.

Figure 8-14. Save As Window


Section 9. Error Log Viewer


When unusual events occur in the Ovation software, applications will write to anerror log file. The Ovation Error Log Viewer reads the OvationError.log file anddisplays the information in a list oriented display.

This section provides instructions for using the Error Log window at the OperatorStation. The following topics are included:

• Error Log Window (Section 9-2).

• Error Log Window Elements (Section 9-3).

• Error Messages (Section 9-4).

• Error Log File (Section 9-5).


9-2. Error Log Window

9-2. Error Log Window

The Error Log Viewer is a reporting application that displays system errors. Thedata is displayed in a standard Windows list view. When first displayed, errormessages are shown in chronological order from oldest to newest (see Figure 9-1).

9-2.1. Accessing the Error Log Window

The Ovation Error Log window is opened by double clicking the Error Log icon inthe Ovation Operator Station folder.

Figure 9-1. Error Log Viewer


9-3. Error Log Window Elements

9-3. Error Log Window Elements

The Error Log window contains a menu bar, a toolbar, column header buttons, anda text area for viewing error messages. The data is displayed in a standard Windowslist view. The headers at the top of the column can be resized for better viewing.Clicking on one of the headers causes the list entries to be sorted using the selectedcolumn as the sort key. By default, the messages are shown in chronological order.

9-3.1. Error Log Menu Bar Elements

The Menu Bar contains four cascade buttons (see Table 9-1). Each cascade buttondisplays a pull-down menu when selected.

Table 9-1. Error Log Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File Open – reads in an archived error log file.

Save As – archives the current set of error messages.


Print Preview – displays a preview of the error list on the screen before printing.


Exit – ends the program

Edit Delete – permanently removes all selected items from the error log.


Refresh – will redisplay the screen after the OvationError.log file is reread.

Priority Level – displays a dialog window that allows the user to choose a new prioritylevel for displayed messages.

Auto Refresh – toggles the auto refresh function on and off. By default, the display isauto refreshed when an application logs a message.


About Error Log – displays a dialog box with the application name and version number.


9-4. Error Messages

9-3.2. Error Log Toolbar Elements

The Toolbar is typically located below the Menu Bar (as shown in Figure 9-2). Thetoolbar objects described in Table 9-2 are displayed from left to right.

9-4. Error Messages

Messages that appear in the Error Log window (see Figure 9-1) have fourcomponents of information:

• Time – indicates the time (including the date) the message was generated andadded to the OvationError.log file.

• Priority – is a value ranging from 0 to 7. The value 0 represents an extremelysevere condition; the value 7 represents a benign information or debuggingmessage. By default, only priorities 0 through 6 are displayed.

• Identifier – displays a string showing which Ovation application generated themessage.

Figure 9-2. Error Log Toolbar

Table 9-2. Error Log Toolbar Elements

Key Description

1 File/Open – reads in an archived error log file.

2 Save As – archives the current set of error messages.

3 Delete – deletes the selected error record from the error log file.

4 Print – prints the current error log.


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• Description – contains a description of the error message.

When an Ovation application encounters a condition requiring it to generate anerror, a message is generated. If the Ovation Error Log window is minimized, asmall icon will appear in the system tray, normally in the lower right hand corner ofthe screen, indicating a new error message.

To change the priority level of the error messages, select Priority Level from theView pull-down menu. Make the desired changes in the Select Priority Levelwindow. Select OK to save the changes or Cancel to dismiss the window withoutsaving the changes.

9-5. Error Log File

When the Error Log program starts, it reads the current OvationError.log file locatedin the%WDPF_HOME%\OvationBase directory. If this file is larger than 1 MB, theprogram will suggest that the current file be archived and a new file started.

The error log file contains comma-delimited lines of text. There are five fields oneach line: date and time in text format, a numeric representation of the time, priority,message source, and text of message.

Since it is a text file, it can be viewed with an ordinary text editor. It could also beread into a database and manipulated as desired.

When an Ovation application encounters a condition that requires it to generate anevent for the user, it will append the message to the end of the OvationError.log file.

Figure 9-3. Select Priority Level Window


9-5. Error Log File

If the Ovation Error Log program is currently executing, it will detect the newmessage. If auto refresh is enabled, the file will be reread and the display updated.If the Ovation Error Log program is not on the foreground application, a small iconwill appear in the system tray on the task bar. This indicates a new error message.


Section 10. Point Viewer


The Point Viewer allows you to view all points in the system database. You canfilter points for specific characteristics, such as record type, characteristics, or pointfrequency. By selecting specific filters, a review contains points with only thedesired attributes.

The following topics are included:

• Point Viewer Window (Section 10-2)

• Point Viewer Filters (Section 10-3)

• Changing Print Setup (Section 10-4)

10-2. Point Viewer Window

The Point Viewer window allows you to quickly locate a point by scanning a pointorigins tree representing the system hierarchy.

10-2.1. Accessing the Point Viewer Window

Use the following procedure to access the Point Viewer window:

1. Double click the Viewer icon.



2. The Point Viewer window will open with available unit and drop information(see Figure 10-1).

Note

If a connection with the remote network cannot beestablished, a red slash will be through the icon. Aconnection will try to be re-established the next timethat network is selected.

Figure 10-1. Point Viewer Window



10-2.2. Point Viewer Window Elements

Point Viewer Menu Bar Elements

The Menu Bar contains five cascade buttons (see Table 10-1). Each cascade buttondisplays a pull-down menu when selected.

Table 10-1. Point Viewer Menu Bar Elements

Menu Description

File Abort – stops a Point Viewer search.


Print Preview – displays a preview of the graphic diagram before on the screenbefore printing.

Print Setup – displays a dialog box to setup the printer properties

Page Setup – allows the configuration of the appearance of the printout.


Edit Find Point – access the Find Point window.


Status bar – is used to make the Status bar visible or not visible.

Current Filters – displays the current filter selections under the icon bar.

Columns – displays a dialog box with the current columns selections.

Options Set Filters – displays a dialog box that lists the current filter selections.

Help Help Topics – displays the Point Viewer help menu.

About Viewer – displays a dialog box with the application name and version number.



Point Viewer Toolbar Elements

The toolbar is typically located below the menu bar (as shown in Figure 10-1). Thetoolbar objects described in Table 10-2 are displayed from left to right (see Figure10-2).

Figure 10-2. Point Viewer Toolbar

Table 10-2. Point Viewer Toolbar Descriptions

Key Description

1 STOP – cancels a list currently in progress. Points that have been found before the reviewis halted will be displayed in the active window

2 Find Points – is used to locate the entry for a specific point name.

3 Set Points Filter – displays a window allowing the Operator to select the filters appliedto the point list.

4 Add/Remove Columns – displays a window allowing the Operator to select the set ofcolumns displayed on the point list.

5 Page Settings – displays Page Setup window.

6 Print – prints the current list.

7 Print Preview – displays, on the screen, a preview of a list printout.

8 About – launches the dialog box with program and release information.

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You can select the columns of data viewed in the point list by accessing the Viewpull-down menu and selecting the Columns option. The available columns areshown in Figure 10-3.

Once the selections have been made, click OK to return to the Point Viewer window.

After the Point Viewer conditions have been applied, a list can be displayed on thePoint Viewer window.

From the Point Viewer window, you can access additional information about a pointby accessing other applications. By highlighting a point and right-clicking, a PointMenu will appear with application options (see below).

Figure 10-3. Select Columns Window


10-3. Point Viewer Filters

10-3. Point Viewer Filters

The Point Viewer Set Filters window is used to refine the type, number of points,and characteristics in the viewer. Since the viewer displays all points in the systemdatabase, the filter can modify the results by using record type and point frequencyas parameters for viewing. Current filters are displayed under the toolbar if theCurrent Filters option is selected under the View pull-down menu.

To select/deselect filters:

1. Access the Point Viewer window (Figure 10-1).

2. Select the Options pull-down menu and select Select Filter, or click on the SetPoint Filter button on the toolbar.

3. The Set Filters window will appear with the current selections (Figure 10-4).

4. Make the desired selection in the Point Frequency, Record Types andCharacteristics Filter categories (see Section 8-4.1 for information onCharacteristic Filters).

5. Click OK to apply and dismiss window, or click Cancel to dismiss the windowwithout saving changes.

When the Point Viewer window appears, the number of points available afterfiltering is displayed in the lower right-hand side of the status bar.

Figure 10-4. Set Filters Window


10-4. Changing Print Setup

10-4. Changing Print Setup

You can change the setup of several page layout options for printed reports.

1. Access the Point Viewer window (Figure 10-1).

2. From the File pull-down menu, choose the Print Setup option.

3. The Print Setup window will open (Figure 10-5). The selected options willappear. Make any changes and click Ok.

Note

The Print Setup modifications will not appear on thescreen, but on the printed reports.

Figure 10-5. Print Setup Window


Section 11. Utilities


This Utilities discussed in this section are:

• Ovation Drop Configuration Utility (Section 11-2).

• Controller Diagnostics (Section 11-3).

• Sensor Calibration (Section 11-4).

• Station Security (Section 11-5).

11-2. Ovation Drop Configuration Utility

The Ovation Drop Configuration utility is located in the system tray. This windowprovides quick access to system information and Remote Data Server Status. Thisdialog box gives you the ability to change your default Network and Unit on the fly.

The drop-down menu selections are configured using the Ovation Developer Studio(see Figure 11-1). Refer to “Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60) formore information.

Figure 11-1. Ovation Drop Configuration


11-2.1. Accessing the Ovation Drop Configuration Window

1. Double-click on the icon located in the system tray to show the Ovation DropConfiguration window (see Figure 11-1).

• If this icon is Red - this will alert the user that the remote network is notresponding or the default network or unit could not be determined.

• If this icon is Green - the remote network status is in good standing andnetwork and unit information could be determined.

• Rescan button - will update the pull-down menu with any new networksand units that have been added.


11-3. Controller Diagnostics


The Controller Diagnostics function is a diagnostic tool that can be used to displayvarious information about the Controller. For example, it can be used to query theI/O to determine what modules are installed in the Controller, or it can be used todisplay what points are originated or received in the Controller.

11-3.1. Accessing the Controller Diagnostics Function

1. Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Utilities -> Controller Diagnostics.The Controller Diagnostics window appears, shown in Figure 11-2.

2. Select a Controller from the list of drops, enter a Controller, or an IP address.Type in the drop name (for example, drop 21) of a Controller and click OK.

Figure 11-2. Controller Diagnostics Window



3. The Controller Diagnostic window appears. This window contains nine tabs.

• Controller Info (Section 11-3.2)

• Processing Task Info (Section 11-3.3)

• Point Info (Section 11-3.4)

• I/O Info (Section 11-3.5)

• Version Info (Section 11-3.6)

• Point Details (Section 11-3.7)

• Sheet Info (Section 11-3.8)

• Algorithm Details (Section 11-3.9)

• Algorithm Template (Section 11-3.10)

4. Select a tab to display Controller information. The following sections explainthe fields available in each tab.

Figure 11-3. Controller Info Tab



11-3.2. Controller Info Tab

Controller Info tab fields are described in Table 11-1.

Figure 11-4. Controller Info Tab

Table 11-1. Controller Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Drop Name Displays the drop number for the Controller drop that is named in theSelect Controller Window.

Partner Drop Name Displays the shared drop number for the Controller drop that is selected.

IP Address Displays the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Controller drop thatis selected.

Ethernet Address Displays the unique hardware address for each Ethernet port for theController drop that is selected.

Processor Type Displays the unique hardware CPU type for the Controller drop that isselected.

Total Memory (kbytes) Memory of RAM disk.



11-3.3. Processing Task Info Tab

Processing Info Task Tab fields are described in Table 11-2.

Figure 11-5. Processing Task Info Tab

Table 11-2. Processing Task Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Processing Task #X Select a Specific Processing Task area or All Processing Task. In thefigure above, Processing Task #1 was selected.

Show All Processing TaskInformation for:

If you select All Processing Task then all of the processing buttonswill be enabled and will show all information pertaining to the taskdepending on which button you select. The buttons are: Memory,Status, Execution, and I/O.

Processing Task #X Information Shows whether the control task is enabled or disabled.

Control Memory Shows total available and used space for a control task.

Execution Time The times of execution for a control tasks.

I/O Points Shows how many inputs and outputs are associated with task.



11-3.4. Point Info Tab

Point Info Tab fields are described in Table 11-3

Figure 11-6. Point Info Tab

Table 11-3. Point Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Total Number of I/O Points Shows the total number of I/O points in the current controller.

Analog Point InformationDigital Point InformationPacked Point Information

Breakdown of the different types of points in the current controller.



11-3.5. I/O Info Tab

Note

A branch must be selected in order to show moduleinformation.

I/O Info Tab fields are described in Table 11-4.

Figure 11-7. I/O Info Tab

Table 11-4. I/O Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Module Information Shows information on the modules for the current Controller.



11-3.6. Version Info Tab

Version Info Tab fields are described in Table 11-5.

Figure 11-8. Version Info Tab

Table 11-5. Version Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Operating System VersionKernel VersionController Software VersionBinary Module VersionsLibrary Module Versions

Shows what current software version is loaded in the Controller.



11-3.7. Point Details Tab

Point Details Tab fields are described in Table 11-6.

Figure 11-9. Point Details Tab

Table 11-6. Point Details Tab

Field Description

Originated Points Lists the originated points name and system ID (SID) in theController.

Received Points Lists the received points name and system ID (SID) in theController.



11-3.8. Sheet Info Tab

Sheet Info Tab fields are described in Table 11-7.

Note

Select a Sheet in order to view the Algorithms on thatsheet (see Figure 11-10).

Figure 11-10. Sheet Info Tab

Table 11-7. Sheet Info Tab Fields

Field Description

Sheet Set #X

Sheet # N

Group of sheets associated with a control area, where X is the controlarea.

The Nth Sheet for the controller drop and status of the sheet.



11-3.9. Algorithm Details Tab

This tab displays the input/output parameters associated with the algorithm.

Algorithm Details Tab fields are described in Table 11-8.

Figure 11-11. Algorithm Details Tab

Table 11-8. Algorithm Details Tab

Field Description

Control Task Controller Task area.

Sheet Control Sheet # selected.

Algorithm Type Displays the name of the selected algorithm.

Algorithm Name The algorithm point name of the selected algorithm.

Algorithm Sid The system ID of the algorithm point name.

Algorithm Execution Order Execution # of the algorithm selected.



11-3.10. Algorithm Template Tab

This tab displays the list of tuning parameters and input/output points associatedwith the algorithm.

Algorithm Template Tab fields are described in Table 11-9.

Figure 11-12. Algorithm Template Tab

Table 11-9. Algorithm Template Tab

Field Description

Algorithm Type Name of the algorithm.



11-3.11. Refresh Data

This function will refresh the screen with current data. This function is activatedwhen the Refresh icon is chosen.

11-3.12. Exit

Selecting the Exit icon closes the function.


11-4. Sensor Calibration


Sensor calibration provides calibration of analog points. It takes the user input andcalculates the conversion coefficients that are then used by the Controller forconversion of original input values to engineering units.

11-4.1. Accessing the Sensor Calibrate Function

To access the Sensor Calibrate utility, follow the steps below:

1. Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Utilities -> Sensor Calibrate.The Sensor Calibrate window displays (see Figure 11-13).

11-4.2. Point Calibration

To calibrate a point, use the following procedure.

1. To search for points you want to calibrate, click on the Search button on theSensor Calibrate window (see Figure 11-13).

Figure 11-13. Sensor Calibrate Window



The Find Points window appears. (Figure 11-14)

2. From the Find Points window, select a drop from the left pane and a point fromthe right pane and select Apply.

3. The selected point will be displayed on the Sensor Calibrate window.

Note

When a point is applied, the point is taken off scanand put in Sensor Calibrate mode.

4. Select the Degree of the Polynomial (that is the highest power of input x).Refer to the CV Conversion type Index record field in “Ovation Record TypesReference Manual” (R3-1140) for descriptions of the equations (see Figure 11-13).

5. Enter the Expected Values for your application range (see Figure 11-13).

6. Click on Position and select one of the following options (see Figure 11-13):

• User Entered - Entered by the user (Manual Calibration).

• Actual Voltage - Read from the hardware. The actual voltage is based onthe card.

Figure 11-14. FInd Points Window



7. Once sufficient number of values are entered (the required number of values isdependent on the polynomial order specified previously), the user can choosethe Calc Coeff button to calculate the new coefficients. When the coefficientsare calculated, they will be displayed in the New Coeff column (see Figure 11-15)

8. The Deviation field is only applicable for actual values read from the hardware.

• Store Coeff - replaces the old coefficient values with the new values.

• Clear Coeff - clears the table and the user can start over.

9. Click on Plot Point Tab. The Plot Point Window appears (see Figure 11-16).This plots the Expected Value against Actual Voltage in a graph.

Figure 11-15. Sensor Calibrate Window Showing Complete Information



Figure 11-16. Point Plot Tab



11-5. Station Security

The Station Security utility allows the user to view the current status of SystemFunctions and Point Security Groups.

11-5.1. Accessing the Station Security Utility

To access the Station Security utility, follow the steps below:

1. Choose Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Utilities -> Station Security. TheSecurity Information window will appear (see Figure 11-17).

The System Functions Tab identifies the NT User and the Ovation SecurityAdministrator. The System Functions are listed and the Access Mode is defined.This information is configured using the Ovation Developer Studio. Refer to“Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60) for more information.

Figure 11-17. Security Information Window - System Functions Tab



The Point Security Groups Tab identifies the Point Security Groups and the AccessMode. This information is configured using the Ovation Developer Studio. Refer to“Ovation Developer Studio User Guide” (WIN60) for more information.

Figure 11-18. Security Information Window - Point Security Groups Tab


Index

AActual Voltage 11-16Alarm 2-2

Acknowledging 4-44counts 4-14

Filter 4-15Total Alarms 4-14Unacknowledged 4-15

list 4-6, 4-26, 4-45printing 4-47resetting 4-46status bar 4-14

Alarm Collector 4-3, 4-4Alarm Data Server 4-32

Primary 4-31Secondary 4-31

Alarm Destination 4-2Alarm Filtering Mode

assigning priorities and destinations 4-40changing 4-42normal 4-42priority 4-42

Alarm History List 4-6, 4-28Alarm Keys 3-6Alarm List 4-6Alarm Window

columns 4-16configure 4-7header & footer 4-8

pre-defined tokens 4-8margins 4-7modify font 4-9save 4-7, 4-8search 4-10settings 4-7, 4-8toolbar 4-13

Algorithm Details 11-12Algorithm Template 11-13Algorithm Tuning 6-35

Custom Tune Tab 6-40In/Out Tab 6-37Keyboard Control Tab 6-39Miscellaneous Tab 6-42Standard Control Tab 6-38Tune Tab 6-41

Ancillary Tab 5-20Apply button 2-3Audio Alarms 4-48

continuous audio 4-49silence audio 4-49

Automatic control mode 6-45

BBase Alarm System

alarm destination 4-2alarm filtering 4-35alarm history list 4-28alarm list 4-26alarm removed code 4-22audio alarms 4-48base alarm window 4-5filtering alarms 4-35iconic alarm list 4-33incremental alarms 4-3incrementals and returns 4-25limits 4-3menu bar 4-11printing alarms 4-47security 4-49state change 4-3unacknowledged alarm list 4-29value/quality 4-23

Buttonapply 2-3close 2-3maximize 2-3minimize 2-3OK 2-3

CCalcCoeff 11-17Characteristics

alarm filtering 4-41point review 8-7

Chartsarea charts 7-14, 7-20bar charts 7-14, 7-20filled radar charts 7-15, 7-23hilo charts 7-14, 7-21layout 7-19plot charts 7-14, 7-19polar 7-15polar charts 7-22properties 1-17, 7-13radar 7-15radar charts 7-22

1/03 Index-1 WIN20 (Rev 0)Emerson Process Management Proprietary Class 2C

Index

stacking bar 7-21stacking bar charts 7-14trends 7-13

Close button 2-3Columns

alarm 4-16point review 1-21, 8-11point viewer 10-5

Control Memory 11-6control modes 6-45Control Panel 6-44

accessing 6-44Control Toolbar 6-5, 6-33Control Tuning 6-14, 6-46Controller Overview 6-29Copying Data 7-15Custom Keys 3-6

DDegree of the Polynomial 11-16Destination 4-35

definition 4-2Deviation 11-17Diagrams

recalling 6-21zooming 6-7

Dialog Bar 4-15Digital entry

function 6-45Display Area 2-3displaying trend groups 7-24Documentation

reference 1-5Double click 2-3Downloading 3-2Drag and drop 2-3Drop 2-1

EError 6-7, 6-49Error Log 2-2, 9-1

accessing 9-2menu bar 9-3priority 9-5text file 9-5toolbar 9-4

Error Log Viewer 9-2Error Message 9-4

description 9-5identifier 9-4point information 5-31priority 9-4time 9-4

Exit 11-14Expected Value 11-16

FFavorites 6-5

Add to favorites 6-23Goto favorites 6-23organize 6-23

FILT 4-40Filters

alarm characteristics 4-41alarms 4-35

mode 4-38unit 4-37

condition filter 1-20, 8-8point review 8-6, 10-4

Find Points Window 1-9, 5-3Font

changing point 8-14modify 4-9

Footer 4-8, 8-20Functions

Operator Station 2-2

GGraphics 2-2Graphics General Tab 6-9Graphics Print Tab 6-10Graphics Window Tab 6-13Grayed out 2-3

HHeader 4-8, 8-20Help 6-43

Online 3-3See Online Help

Help Contents Tab 3-11Help Index Tab 3-12Help Search Tab 3-13Help Topics 3-11High high and Low low limits (for alarms) 4-2Historical Storage Tab 4-35Historical Trends 7-11

WIN20 (Rev 0) Index-2 1/03Emerson Process Management Proprietary Class 2C

Index

II/O Info 11-8Icon 2-2, 2-3Icon List 4-33Icon System 3-2

Alarm 3-3Error Log 3-3Graphics 3-3Point Information (PI) 3-3, 5-1Review 3-3Trend 3-3Viewer 3-3

Iconic Alarm List 4-33diagram viewing 4-34

Incremental Alarms 4-3Incremental Limits 4-25Incrementals 4-26Installing Ovation 3-2

LLast Active Instance (LAI) 2-3, 4-15, 6-7Layer

off 6-32on 6-32

Layers 6-32Left click ("Select") 2-3Low low limit (for alarms) 4-2

MMaint 6-45Manual control mode 6-45Maximize button 2-3Membrane Keyboard

see Ovation Keyboard.Menu

Point Menu 3-10, 5-1Poke 6-20

Menu Bar 2-3error log 9-3favorites 6-5point review 8-4point viewer 10-3process diagram system 6-4trends 7-3

Minimize button 2-3Mode Filtering 4-38Modifiable Fields 5-26

alarm 5-27

guidelines 5-30mode 5-28status 5-28value 5-29value/status 5-29

Modifyingpoint information 5-24–5-30point review 8-15

Mouse 2-3Mouse Mode 7-4Multiple monitors 3-3Multiple Trends 7-17, 7-19

NNet Alias Field 4-22Network Driver 3-2Network ID Field 4-22New Coeff 11-17

OOK button 2-3Online Help 2-2, 3-3, 3-11

menus 3-14search 3-11

OPC 1-17, 7-11Point 1-17, 7-11Trend 1-17, 7-11

Open (an icon) 2-3Operator 2-1Operator Station 1-1Ovation Drop Configuration 11-1Ovation Keyboard

elements 3-5numbering order 3-8template 3-9underlay 3-8, 3-9using 3-4

PP1-P10 3-7Packed Group Alarm 4-23Packed Points used as Devices 4-25Page Acknowledge 1-8, 4-45Page Connectors 6-34Page Reset 1-8, 4-46Paging 6-21Pausing Trend 1-19, 7-27PDS


Index

See Process Diagram SystemPlot Point 11-17Point Acknowledge 1-8, 4-45Point Calibration 11-15Point Details 11-10Point Group 8-10Point Info 1-14, 6-30, 11-7Point Information 2-2, 5-1

accessing 5-1displaying 5-12error messages 5-31filter 1-9, 5-6find points 5-4icon 5-1menus 5-4–5-11modifying 5-24–5-30point search attributes 1-9, 5-6printing 5-33

sample printout 5-35security 5-31tabs 5-3

Point Information Tabs 5-14alarm 5-17byte parameters 5-21config 5-14display 5-19hardware 5-16initial tab 5-17instrumentation 5-18integer parameters 5-22keys 5-21limits 5-18mode 5-16modifiable fields 1-10, 5-24point 5-14real parameters 5-22security 5-15value/status 5-15

Point Menu 3-10, 5-1accessing 3-10

Point Reset 1-8, 4-46Point Review 2-2, 8-1

abort review 1-21, 8-12begin review 1-21, 8-12characteristics 8-7columns 1-21, 8-11displaying point review 8-11filters 8-6

font settings 8-14footer 8-20

changing properties 8-20header 8-20layout 8-19margins 8-19menu 8-4modifiable attributes 1-21, 8-15, 8-16modifying 8-15point groups 8-10print preview 8-17printing 8-16saving 8-21toolbar 8-5

Point Searchalarms 4-10attributes 1-9, 5-6

description 5-6frequency 5-7point alias 5-6point name 5-6record type 5-7

displaying point reviews 8-11filter 5-6find points 5-5printing point reviews 8-16

Point Security Groups 11-20Point Value 4-23Point Viewer 2-2, 10-1

accessing 10-1columns 10-5menu bar 10-3page setup 10-7toolbar 10-4

Poke Fields 6-20Previously Viewed Points 5-10Primary Alarm Data Server 4-4Print Margin 6-11Print Options 7-30Print Preview 4-48Print Replacement Colors 6-12Print Review

printing 8-17Print Setup 1-15, 6-47Printer Tab 4-35Printing

alarms 4-47point review 8-16


Index

Split View 7-31Printing Graphic Displays 6-48Priority mode

assignment 4-40Process Diagram System (PDS)

accessing 6-2, 6-3control panel 6-44control tuning 6-14menu bar 6-4poke fields 6-20process diagram window 6-3recalling diagrams 6-21toolbar 6-6window elements 6-4zooming display area 6-17

Processing Task 11-6Profile Settings 4-7, 4-8, 8-19Programmable Keys 3-7Properties

charts 1-17, 7-13

QQuality

definition 2-4, 2-5in alarms 4-23values 8-14

Quick Procedures 1-6

RRecall 6-21Recalling Diagrams 6-21Reference Documentation 1-5Refresh 11-14Remote Connection Status 4-15Remote Data Server 11-1Remote Network Status 4-5, 4-31Remote Networks 8-3Rescan 11-2Reset List 4-6resets 4-15Returns

See Base alarm system incrementals andreturns.

Right click 2-5

SSave

point review 8-21

Secondary Alarm Data Server 4-4Security 11-19Sensor Calibrate

accessing 11-15Sensor Calibration 11-15Sensor calibration 11-15Sheet Info 11-11Signals 6-33Sorting Trends 1-19, 7-29Split Screen Bar 6-26Split Window Support 6-10Split Windows or Subscreens 6-26State Change

for alarms 4-3Static Iconic Alarming 4-34Station Security 11-19Status Bar 2-5, 6-7System Overview Menu 6-27

TTabs

point information 5-14–5-22Task Bar 2-5Time Shift Left 7-5

Half Page 7-5Time Shift Right 7-5

Half Page 7-6Time Value Display window 7-26Time Zoom 7-6Timed out (point status) 2-4Title Bar 2-5Toolbar 2-5

error log 9-4point review 8-5point viewer 10-4process diagram system 6-6trend 7-5

Trend Properties 7-6Trends 2-2

accessing window 7-1building a trend 7-9–7-12charts 7-13

area 7-14bar 7-14filled radar 7-15HiLo 7-14plot 7-14polar 7-15


Index

radar 7-15stacking bar 7-14

copying data 7-15creating trends 7-6displaying groups 7-24historical 7-12layout 7-19menu bar 7-3multiple 7-17pause 1-19, 7-27point values 7-26sorting 1-19, 7-29tabular trend display 7-28time value display window 7-26toolbar 7-5trend display window 7-2trend groups 7-23viewing 7-13window elements 7-3windows 7-17

Tuningusing a point 6-30

Two Monitors 3-3

UUDA 4-18Unacknowledged Alarm List 4-6, 4-29, 4-45Unit Filtering 4-37User Defined Alarm 4-18

VValue/Status Change box 8-9Version Info 11-9Viewing Point Value 7-26

WW# 2-5Warnings 6-49Windows 6-4

Alarm Filtering Definition 4-41Base Alarm 1-6, 4-4, 4-5Control Panel 1-15, 6-44error log 9-1Find Points 1-9, 5-3multiple trends 7-17Point Information 5-1, 6-30point review 8-2point viewer 10-1

Process Diagram 6-3Time Value Display 7-27Trend Display 7-2

Workspace 2-5

ZZoom 7-6

chart 7-6time 7-6

Zoomingchanging zoom increment 6-19zoom by box 6-18zoom by corners 6-18zoom in/zoom out 6-19
