Carrier Microlink 2 Manual

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A valid sensor data value is displayed as a numeric value. An out of range sensor data value is displayed as
“OUTRNG.” A sensor data value which has been turned off is displayed as “OFF.”
NOTE
Alarm numbers are not shown next to the alarm events (i.e., AL, dAL, CA_AL) when viewing sensor data. To
refer to the alarm numbers view event or raw data.
Event Data
The event data for each day is displayed as follows:
1. Date
2. Setpoint for the day.
3. Time and event 1 which occurred.
4. Time...

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8. Point of Destination
9. Discharge Date
10. Trip Comment
Daily Data: Each Day will have a record with the following data:
1. Main Setpoint at the start of the day
2. Sensor Data
3. Event Data
Some days may require more than one record, if there is a lot of sensor data, or the recording format changes. The data
display screen supports the following options, to move through the file:
1. Page Up Go up one page
2. Page Down Go down one page
3. Up Arrow Go up one line
4. Down Arrow Go down...

3-36 62-02575-07 TOPIC 22 GRAPHIC DATA
This enables the user to display a graph whose X axis is a time axis. The date range displayed can be selected from the
view data screen and can be any portion of the available data. The Y axis gives the temperature readings. The
temperature unit is selected from the program setup screen and supports both degree F and degree C.
The plot is drawn from the sensors in the configuration that was chosen by the user. For information on sensor
selection, refer to TOPIC 20....

3-37 62-02575-07 TOPIC 23 PRINT DATA
This will allow the user to Print any data file (*.dcx) stored in the current working directory. A *.dcx data file is the
interrogation file for one specific recorder for a single interrogation operation. The name of the file is the 6 digits of the
container ID, with two letters added to uniquely define the file. For example, the container unit CTDU1234565 when
interrogated would create the interrogation file name, 123456AA.DCX.
The following screen is displayed when...

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 Sensors -- This allows the user to choose a specific sensor configuration. The user can also choose New
configuration to create a new configuration with desired sensors and then save it into the sensors.cnf file. The
Available Configurations Menu will be updated to include the new configuration. Several configurations can be
created and then saved in the sensors.cnf file for later usage. For further information, refer to TOPIC 20.
 Axis -- This automatically scales the X and Y axis on...

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SECTION 4
OPTIONAL HARDWARE
4.1 DataReader
The DataReader (see Figure 4-1) is a simple to operate hand held device designed for the primary purpose of
extracting data from Container Systems and then uploading that data to a PC. It has the ability to store multiple data
files.
DataReader
OFF
ENTERON
Esc
Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader
4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE
The operator interface is kept simple by the use of user selection menus. To move within a menu the arrow keys are
used and to make a...

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The DataReader is not password protected. Connection to the Controller is automatic and the user is not required to
specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and
basic utilities (see Figure 4-2).
Connect to..
ML 1/2/2i
Transfer Data
File Utilities
DataSet Files
Set Date/Time
Power OFF
Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu
Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the two line LCD display so the user...

4-362-02575-07 4.3.4 Set Date/Time
Set Date/Timeis used to set the date and time of the DataReader. It is important for the user to enter the correct date and
time before beginning any operation. When retrieving data files from a Micro-Link 1 Controller, the date and time
information are taken from the extracting device (the DataReader or laptop PC).
To display the current date and time, press
at the menu prompt. Pressagain to change the date and time. The
date function will appear as Month (MM), Date...

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4 Extract All Data -- Valid for ML 1/2/2i
Allows the user to extract all data stored in the Controller memory. Different container files found in the memory will
be stored under different container numbers.
b. Command
SelectingCommandpresents the user with another menu of available functions (see Figure 4-6).
Mark Trip Start
Calibrate Probes
Date and Time (D/C)
Container ID
Configuration
Figure 4-6. Command Menu
The user can select the desired function by pressingorand.
1 Mark Trip Start...

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Display Cfg File
Configure
Figure 4-7. Configure Menu
To view a particular configuration file, selectDisplay Cfg Fileand press.Use the arrow keys to select the file and
press
to view the file.
To configure a container, selectConfigureand press
to view the list of available configuration files. Using the
arrow keys, select desired file and press
to send the configuration to the Controller. The new configuration will
take effect on Controller reset (power ON).
c. Display
This menu selection...