SCAN BUTTON

The SCAN button allows iTools to scan all networks for connected instruments. This can be on Ethernet, Serial Modbus or via the Eurotherm Configurator station.

The "Enable Background Scan" popup window appears when the SCAN button is pressed. This allows the operator to select the starting and ending addresses on a serial network to test.

The PARAMETER EXPLORER windows is used to configure the majority of parameters in the Eurotherm Series 2000 and 3000 Controllers. From the BROWSE/FIND window, select the function header to view, and the parameters for that function will appear in the PARAMETER EXPLORER window to the right.

Double clicking on a parameter value brings up a pop-out windows with the available options for the parameter chosen. The Parameter Explorer window on the right is for a standard Eurotherm universal process and temperature input. To configure the input type, double click on the first line (TYPE), and the type options window appears. Simply select the required type from the available list. To select the linearization of the type selected, double click on the second line (LINTYP). Again simply select the required value.

The DEVICE PANEL shows a front panel view of the model being configured. For the 2200e, 2400, 3216 and 3500 models this will be an interactive X display.

For these ACTIVE displays, the buttons are live and able to control the instrument connected to the computer. For simulated instruments the buttons are useful to show the operator how the display will be shown for various setups.

Note this will appear in the position of the PARAMETER EXPLORER window.

PROGRAMMER opens the SETPOINT PROFILE PROGRAMMER window. This view provides the operator with a simple graphical/spreadsheet format to quickly and easily setup a profile.
Note only appears on the toolbar for models with setpoint programming (2416, 2408, 2404, 2604, 2704, 3504, 3508).

GOTO SETPOINT PROFILE PROGRAMMER PAGE for further information on this Feature

This tool bar option will not appear for series/models: 2100, 2200L, 2200e, 3100, 3200.

The Watch/Recipe Editor window is divided into two main sections, on the left is the list of selected parameters with current values. On the right is up to 32 recipes and is used for two purposes:

1) To monitor a set of parameter values. The parameters can be from many different lists. This eliminates having to jump from one Browse/Find list to another to view the required parameters.

2) To create sets of parameter values (recipes) which can be selected and downloaded to the instrument.

Parameters can be easily dragged-and-dropped into the Editor from the BROWSE/FIND list or by pressing the add parameter button which opens the ADD PARAMETER list.

SNAPSHOTS of instantaneous data values can be made of all parameters in the Watch Editor, by simply pressing the button.
This generates a Recipe or DATA SET which can be Renamed, Saved and at any time downloaded to the instrument to test various parameter setting during commissioning and other testing.
If a particular data set needs to be generated for testing, simply create a blank Recipe . This blank Recipe can be renamed by double clicking on the column heading, and data can be added by double clicking on the particular data cell. This can then be downloaded to test these values in the attached instrument.

The OPCscope Datalogging program can be opened from this window. When it opens all the parameters being monitored in the WATCH window are automatically loaded into the datalogging window in OPCscope

The Device Recipe Editor window is very similar to the Watch/Recipe Editor above. This is an enhanced version for the 3508 and 3504 controllers, allowing batch control, with access levels for downloading and named tag addressing.allows.

1) To monitor a set of parameter values. The parameters can be from many different lists. This eliminates having to jump from one Browse/Find list to another to view the required parameters.

2) To create sets of parameter values (recipes) which can be selected and downloaded to the instrument.

Parameters can be easily dragged-and-dropped into the Editor from the BROWSE/FIND list or by pressing the add parameter button which opens the ADD PARAMETER list.

SNAPSHOTS of instantaneous data values can be made of all parameters in the Watch Editor, by simply pressing the button.
This generates a Recipe or DATA SET which can be Renamed, Saved and at any time downloaded to the instrument to test various parameter setting during commissioning and other testing. With the addition that this can only be performed if the instrument is in the appropriate access level (security addition)
If a particular data set needs to be generated for testing, simply create a blank Recipe. This blank Recipe can be renamed by double clicking on the column heading, and data can be added by double clicking on the particular data cell. This can then be downloaded to test these values in the attached instrument.

The OPCscope Datalogging program can be opened from this window. When it opens all the parameters being monitored in the WATCH window are automatically loaded into the datalogging window in OPCscope

OPC SCOPE opens the OPCscope datalogging and monitoring program in a new window. iTools OPCscope provides a simple to use datalogging and trend monitoring graphical toolset with the security and simplicity of OPC TAG addressing.

OPCscope TREND SCREEN allows users to quickly and simply trend parameters from any number of parameters over Ethernet and or serial communications. OPCscope can also DATALOG the trend plot at the same time, and all with the easy and security of OPC TAG addressing.

• Trend Log any parameter
• Very Economical Trend and Data logging for industrial controllers.
• Drag and Drop parameters into the trend.
• Simple to use options for graphing, plotting printing, and logging.

Note this will open a new window. OPCScope is an optional upgrade for the basic iTools program.

SAFETY MESSAGING CONFIGURATION
The NEW Messaging System available for the 3216 controllers allows the controller to report up to 14 messages to the operator. These messages can be activated from any parameter in the controller. The scroll speed can be varies as well as the priority level.

The controllers are supplied with a predefined set of messages. To change these or add additional messages is very simple.
1) Select the Message number to be modified or added.
2) At the bottom of the Editor screen select the Parameter to be linked to.
3) Select the operator (<, =, > Mask)
4) Select the value to be compared to.
5) Select the Priority
6) Type your message.

Modification of a PARAMETER Access:
1) Select the Parameter number to be modified.
2) At the bottom of the Editor screen select the Parameter to be linked to.
3) Select the access level availability in the LEVEL
4) Select the Read or Write capability in ACCESS

REPEAT FOR UP TO 59 PARAMETERS, THEN SIMPLY PRESS THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO DOWNLOAD THE TABLE TO THE CONTROLLER.

The GRAPHICAL WIRING EDITOR offers the user a simple DRAG-&-DROP graphical interface to develop advanced control applications. Utilizing pre-configured function blocks, users are able to develop the required strategies in minutes, with access to real-time monitoring. The editor can also be used for documentation as the wiring diagram can be printed.

GOTO GRAPHICAL WIRING EDITOR PAGE for further information on this Feature

This tool bar option will only appear for Models: 3508 and 3504.
Note this will appear in the position of the PARAMETER EXPLORER window.

Using the TOOLKIT BLOCKS in the 2604 & 2704 HIGH SPECIFICATION Triple Loop Controller, advanced Boolean and Maths functions can be quickly developed. This semi-graphical editor offers the user a simple DRAG-&-DROP interface to powerful boolean and maths blocks.

This tool bar option will only appear for Models: 2500, 2604 and 2704.
Note this will appear in the position of the PARAMETER EXPLORER window.

The USER PAGES Editor for the 3508, 3504, 2604 & 2704 HMI Interface, provides a simple DRAG-&-DROP development editor to set-up the HMI on these controllers. As well as being able to develop the screen, the editor can also display live data in the setup format.

REAL-TIME MONITORING (right) shows the screen as it would appear on the actual controller. This is very useful in commissioning, as well as development as the screen can be developed offline, or remote from the installation and viewed for suitability.

The PAGE EDITOR screen (below) shows the simple to use development editor window. Simply select the style of page required from the drop down list of available pre-defined page structures, then double click on a page item to link a parameter to it. User text can be added o provide easy to read screens. Screens can also be given access level availability, allowing operators to only see the data they need, while additional screens can be generated, with access only to authorized personnel.