TankMaster WinOpiUser´s Guide

1. Getting Started1.1 What is Saab TankMaster?TankMaster is a software package for installation and configuration of levelgauging equipment manufactured by Saab Marine Electronics AB. TheTankMaster program package provides you with powerful and easy-to-usetools for installation and configuration of level gauging devices. Devicessuch as radar transmitter gauges, data acquisition units and field communicationunits can easily be installed. You can easily change settings of protocols,devices and tanks at any time.TankMaster is designed to be used in the Microsoft® Windows NT environmentproviding easy access to measurement data from any PC in yournetwork.

The TankMaster system allows you to use the Saab TRL/2 Modbus protocoland can be connected via interfaces like RS232 and RS485. TankMasterworks in Windows NT networks and is based on the open OPC standardallowing you to import data to other systems like DCS:s, PLC:s, Scadasystems and Microsoft Office programs.The graphical interface gives you a clear overview of installed devices andtanks. For each tank you can easily see the associated transmitters and dataacquisition units.Measured data is presented in realtime and you can customize the view oftank data to suit your needs.

1.2 TankMastter Software PackageSaab TankMaster comprises the following software modules:• WinOpi.• WinSetup.• Tank Server.• Master protocol server.• Slave Protocol Server.WinOpi is the operator´s interface to Saab Tank Control´s tank gaugingsystem. It communicates with the Tank Server and the different protocolservers to let the user monitor measured tank data. WinOpi also providesalarm handling, batch report, automatic report handling, historical datasampling as well as inventory calculations like volume, observed densityand other parameters.

Saab Tank Server

Master Protocol Server Slave Protocol Server

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WinOpi/WinSetup

WinOpi is the operator´s interface to Saab Tank Control´s tank gaugingsystem. It communicates with the Tank Server and the different protocolservers to let the user monitor measured tank data. WinOpi also providesalarm handling, batch report, automatic report handling, historical datasampling as well as inventory calculations like volume, observed densityand other parameters.The WinSetup program is a graphical user interface for installation, configurationand service of level gauging devices.

The The Tank Server Tank Server communicates with devices via the communicates with devices via the Master protocol serverMaster protocol serverand handles configuration data for all the installed tanks and devices. Tankand handles configuration data for all the installed tanks and devices. Tank

and device names, configuration data like antenna type, number of con-and device names, configuration data like antenna type, number of con-

nected temperature sensors and analog inputs and many other parametersnected temperature sensors and analog inputs and many other parameters are stored by the are stored by the Tank ServerTank Server. The . The Tank Server Tank Server collects measured data fromcollects measured data from connected devices and provides these data to the connected devices and provides these data to the WinOpi/WinSetup WinOpi/WinSetup useruser interface.interface. The The Master Protocol Server Master Protocol Server transfers configuration data and measured datatransfers configuration data and measured data between the between the Tank Server Tank Server and connected devices in a Saab Tank Controland connected devices in a Saab Tank Control system. The system. The Master Protocol Server Master Protocol Server is able to communicate with variousis able to communicate with various types of devices such as Radar Tank Gauges (RTGs), Field Communicationtypes of devices such as Radar Tank Gauges (RTGs), Field Communication Units (FCUs) and Data Acquisition Units (DAUs) to collect measured dataUnits (FCUs) and Data Acquisition Units (DAUs) to collect measured data like for example level, temperature and pressure.like for example level, temperature and pressure.

The Slave Protocol Server is used to connect the TankMaster system to ahost computer (DCS system). The Slave Protocol Server exchanges tankbetween the Tank Server and the host computer

1.3 Installing the TankMaster Software1.3.1 System RequirementsThe following is required to run TankMaster WinSetup:• Operating system: Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later.• Hardware:- Processor: Intel Pentium or compatible processor 350 MHz.- Free Hard Disk Space: 4 GB.- Internal Memory (RAM): 128 MB.- Two RS-232 ports.- A 17 inch or larger monitor is recommended.- Graphical card: 1024*768, 65536 colors.- Field Bus Modem (FBM 2171) or RS232/485.

1.3.2 Installed Software ModulesThe following software program modules are installed:• TankMaster WinSetup program.• TankMaster WinOpi program.• Tank Server.• Modbus Master protocol server.• Various Slave protocol servers

1.3.3 Installation ProcedureTo install the TankMaster software package do the following:1. Insert the TankMaster CD-ROM.Response: the installation wizard is started.Note! If the installation wizard does not start automatically when the CD-ROM isinserted, double-click the file Tmcd.exe or click the Windows Start button, choose Run and select the Tmcd.exe file on the TankMaster installationCD in order to start the TankMaster installation2. Click the TankMaster button to install the TankMaster software.3. Install the Acrobat Reader software if you want to be able to read theonline documentation in pdf format. If the corresponding check box isunmarked, Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer.4. Finish the installation.

2. The WinOpi Main WindowThe TankMaster WinOpi main window includes the Workspace to displaytanks and devices, a menu bar at the top of the screen, a status bar at thebottom of the screen and a number of buttons in the toolbar.

The Workspace window can be moved anywhere on the Main window. Itcan be docked to either side of the Main window, or it can be left floating

Choose Allow Docking to placethe Workspace window along oneof the Main window borders.

The Workspace window canalso be moved around in theMain window by deselctingAllow Docking.

2.1 MenusThe menu bar at the top of the screen contains menus such as File, View,Entry, Setup, Reports, Tools and Help.Some menu options are also available by clicking the right mousebutton. Different options are available depending on what type of objectis selected in the Workspace window.

Example.By clicking the right mouse button on an alarm group, the following menuappears:

2.2 ToolbarTo display the WinOpi toolbar, from the View menu choose the Toolbaroption. The toolbar provides buttons acting as shortcuts to different menuoptions.The following items are included in the standard toolbar:1 Lets you log off to View Only mode.2 Lets you log on to TankMaster as Operator, Supervisor or Administrator.3. Lets you turn the Workspace window On or Off.4 Lets you delete a tank from a tank group.5 Lets you delete a tank group.6 Lets you create a new tank group.7 Lets you create an new alarm group.8 Opens the Tank View window.9 Opens the Tank Inventory window.10 Opens the Tank View Extended window.

11. Opens the Alarm Summary window for the selected group. 12. Opens the Alarm Summary window for the current alarm group. 13. Opens the Alarm Log window for the selected group. 14. Lets you accept alarms. 15. Lets you customize the WinOpi menus. 16. Lets you customize the WinOpi toolbar. 17. Opens the Tools/Options window. 18. Opens the Realtime View window. 19. Opens the Historical View window. 20. Lets you view the Batch Report window. 21. About OPI.

2.3 Status barThe status bar is located at the bottom of the TankMaster main window.To display the status bar, from the View menu choose the Status Baroption.The status bar displays information about current alarms. It also providesinformation about the current protection level status (View Only, Operatoretc.).

Status bar

2.4 Workspace- viewing tanks and devicesThe workspace displays an overview of all devices and tanks. You canswitch between two different views: Groups view and Plants view.The workspace lets you perform a variety of tasks:• View tank data.• View inventory data.• View alarm logs and alarm summary.• Organize tanks in different types of groups.• Supervise alarms.• Specify reports.Groups viewPlants view

Plants view

Groups view

The workspace lets you perform a variety of tasks:• View tank data.• View inventory data.• View alarm logs and alarm summary.• Organize tanks in different types of groups.• Supervise alarms.• Specify reports.

2.4.1 Viewing TanksThe Workspace window shows the installed tanks and tank groups:

Ex.1 The installed tanks can be organizedin groups to provide a clear overviewof the system.

Ex.2 The tanks can be organized inAlarm Groups in order to restrictauthorization to accept alarms

Ex.3 Various tank data can be monitoredsuch as level, temperature, inventorydata as well as alarm logs and summaryof current alarms.

2.4.3 Creating Tank GroupsWinOpi lets you create groups of tanks in the Workspace. Grouping anumber of tanks is a convenient way to get a better overview of for example,tanks in a specific geographic area, tanks containing a certainproduct or tanks connected to the same Field Communication Unit(FCU). The tanks can be grouped in any way the operator wants.There is no limit on the number of groups or on the number of tanks in agroup. A tank may appear in more than one group and a group maycontain other groups.

Groups icon

Groups view

1. In the WinOpi Groups view select the Groups icon. 2. From the Entry menu choose New Group. 3. Type the name of the new tank group and click the OK button

4. In the left pane, select the tank you want to add to the group and click theSelect button. Repeat for all tanks you want to add.

5. Click the OK button when you have selected the desired tanks and groups.Now the tank group appears in the Workspace window.

3.1 Measured Values3.1.1 Single TanksTo open the Tank View Extended window (choose the Tank View option ifyou don´t want to see Current Input and Relay Output data) do thefollowing:1. Select the desired tank in the Workspace window.2. From the View>Tank menu, choose the Tank View Extended option,orclick the right mouse button and choose View Tank>Tank View Extended

3.1.2 Tank GroupsView GroupTo view data for a tank group do the following:1. Select the desired tank group in the Workspace window.2. From the View>Group menu, choose the View Group option,orclick the right mouse button and choose View Group>View Group.

Bar Graph GroupTo view data for a tank group presented in bar graph format do the following:1. Select the desired tank group in the Workspace window.2. From the View>Group menu, choose the Bar Graph Group option,orclick the right mouse button and choose View Group>Bar Graph Group.

3.5 Tank MovementTo view tanks which are emptied or filled, select a tank group in theWorkspace window and choose View>Group>Tank Movement,- or -click the right mouse button and choose View Group>Tank Movement

To specify thresholds for low/high flow rate and level rate:1. From the Tools menu choose Options.

2. Select the Tank Movement tab and enter the desired threshold values.This window lets you specify thresholds to indicate how Flow Rate andLevel Rate are indicated in the Tank Movement window:Level Rate ThresholdsMinor – Level rates above this value are indicated with a thin arrow in theTank Movement window. There is no movement indication for level ratesbelow this threshold.Major – Level rates above this value are indicated with a thick arrow in theTank Movement window.Flow Rate ThresholdsMinor – Tanks with Flow Rates below this threshold do not appear in theTank Movement window. Flow rates above this limit are indicated with athin arrow.Major – Flow rates above this limit are indicated with a thick arrow.3. Click the OK button.

3.6 Modifying the Group ViewsTo change the appearance of a window under the View/Group menu, or tocreate a new Group View window, do the following:1. From the Tools menu choose Options.

2. Select the Group Templates tab.3. Do one of the following:• Select one of the existing tank views and click the Edit button.or• Click the New button to create a new tank viewResponse: the Edit Group Template window appears.In the example that follows, we assume that you want to create a newtemplate by choosing the New button.The Clone button creates a copy of the selected group view. This is ahandy tool when you want to create a new template by simply modifyingone of the existing templates.Options

4. In the Menu Item field type the name you want to appear as an option in the View>Group menu. (In this example: View Temp Sens). 5. In the View Title field, type the name of the view template. This is the name that appears in the title bar of the new group view.

6. Specify the view type by selecting one of the options from the View Type drop-down menu. You can choose between tables where tanks are presented row by row or column by column.

7. Select the desired parameters in the left pane and click the Select button. Now the selected parameters appear in the right pane.

8. In the Show As column, for each parameter choose how you want the data to be presented:

CV=Current Value,VU=Value Unit,AS=Alarm Status,

9. Click the OK button.

CV VU AS