Part Number 128158-01

Revision NC, December 1995

3500 Monitoring System

Computer Hardware and Software
Manual

Copyright 1995 Bently Nevada Corporation

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Dynamic Data Manager, Keyphasor, Proximitor, and Velomitor are registered Trademarks of
Bently Nevada Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows for WorkGroups, and Excel are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
DigiBoard and DigiWARE are registered trademarks of Digi International Inc.
WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corporation within the United States and other
countries.
Modicon, Modbus, and Modbus Plus are registered trademarks of Modicon, Inc.
Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Hayes Ultra and Hayes Optima are trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
UNIX is a registered Trademark of AT&T Bell Laboratories.
WinDD is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc.
Quattro is a registered tradmark of Borland International, Inc.

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Preface

Preface
This manual is divided into two parts. If this is your first installation of the
3500 Monitoring System hardware and software, you should read the first part
carefully to obtain an understanding of the components of the system and how to
use them to customize your installation.

Part I - Overview, Description, Installation

Part I shows how to install and operate the 3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server
and Operator Display Software, verify the operation of the software, and create
custom displays. The following sections are included:
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Product Overview
System Description
Software Installation
3500 Monitor Rack Communications
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
Operator Display Software
3500 Software Utilities

Part II - Communications Information

Part II shows how to interface 3500 Monitoring System hardware and software
to currently existing systems, and how to set up new communications to other
vendor products. The following sections are included:
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Remote Communications
Networks
X Windows Connectivity
DDE Communications

Note: Within this manual, references are made to specific vendor hardware
and software products. Because of the many products available in the market
today, it is impossible to test them all. If a product is mentioned by vendor
name and/or vendor part number, it has been tested and will be supported by
Bently Nevada Corporation for use with the 3500 Monitoring System hardware
and software.
If a product is not specified, Bently Nevada Corporation cannot guarantee it will
operate correctly with the 3500 Monitoring System. Additionally, Bently
Nevada Corporation may not be able to support the product.

Note:

Windows NT 3.5+

The current release of the 3500 Software is designed to operate with the
Windows 3.1, Windows for WorkGroups 3.11 and Windows 95 Operating
Systems. Many references are made in this manual to Windows NT 3.5+ as a
valid operating system. This feature will be available in the spring of 1996.
Your own needs, as network and remote capabilities will determine which
operating systems can meet your requirements. Please read the Part II of this
manual to determine which systems will best fit your operation.

Preface

Additional References
Videos
Rack Installation and Operation - 30 minutes
VHS-NTSC format
PAL format
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Rack components, specifications, installation.

Module functions, wiring, switch settings.
Power requirements, daisy-chaining.
Internal and External terminations.

Software Installation and Operation - 30 minutes

VHS-NTSC format
PAL format
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P/N 130330-01
P/N 130330-02

P/N 130331-01
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Host to 3500 Monitor Rack interfacing.

Rack Configuration, Data Acquisition/DDE Server,
Operator Display Software installation and operation.
Computer Requirements.

Manuals
3500 Monitoring System
Rack Configuration and Test Utilities Guide P/N 129777-01
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Installing the Rack Configuration Software.

Running the Rack Configuration Software.
Using Triple Modular Redundant (TMR).
Using Configuration Software Utilities.

3500 Monitoring System

Rack Installation and Maintenance Manual
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P/N 129766-01

Installation and Service Manual for 3500 Monitor Rack.

3500 Field Wiring Diagram Package

P/N 130432-01
< Transducer installation.
< Recommended wiring procedures and descriptions
Individual Operation and Maintenance manuals are available
for each component of the 3500 Monitor Rack. Contact your
local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales and Service Office for more
information.
Seminars
3500 Monitoring System
Installation and Maintenance Seminar
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One, two, three, or four day seminars conducted on-site or

off-site by Bently Nevada Corporation.
Courses may be customized to fit your needs.

Contact your local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales and Service Office for
more information.

Contents
Product Overview
3500 Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Description
3500 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3500 Monitor Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3500 Software Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic 3500 Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote to Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote to Onsite Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System Setup Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sample 3500 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Software Installation
3500 Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Display Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3500 Monitor Rack Communications

Bently Nevada Host to Rack Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RS232 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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RS232 Digiboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS422 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack to Rack Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDM2/TDM2 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Providing Data to 3500 Operator Display Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Providing Data to Third Party Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Acquisition Software Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real-time Trend Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Retrieving Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Acquisition Server Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initiating and Terminating Data Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historical Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Party Server Connectivity via DDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operator Display Software

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operator Display Software Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Connect to Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Train Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bargraph Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Current Value Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Trend Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
System Event List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Computer Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Initiating and Terminating Data Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Setting Channel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Adjusting Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Other Features - Rack Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Other Features - Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Other Features - Windows Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

3500 Software Utilities

Description of the Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3500 Software Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Creating Machine Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rack Configurations (.RAK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Grouping Channels in Machine Trains - Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Building Machine Train Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Setting Up Historical Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3500 Edit Component Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Creating Custom Train Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Remote Communications
Remote Communications Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Equipment Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Host to Rack Remote Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Host to Host Remote Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Networks
Network Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Master-slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Peer-to-Peer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
3500 Supported Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Installing a ThinNet Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Installing a ThickNet (Standard) Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Installing a Fiber Optic Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Network Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Network Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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Network Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows for WorkGroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows for WorkGroups Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPX Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPX Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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X Windows Connectivity
X Window Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
3500 Operator Display Software in X Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Setting up an X Windows Display for Operator Display Software . . . 163
Installing WinDD on the Operator Display Computer . . . . . . . . . . 164
Setting Up Network Communication on the Operator Display Computer
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Setting up Network Communications on the Unix Workstation . . . 166
Testing the Communication Between the Operator Display Computer
and the Unix Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Transferring the Client Program from the Operator Display Computer
to the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Displaying Operator Display Screens on the Unix Workstations . . 169

DDE Communications
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetDDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date Acquisition/DDE Server Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDE Request: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net DDE Request: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDE and NetDDE Response: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quattro Pro DDE Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quattro Pro NetDDE Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Basic Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Modem File Programming Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
File Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

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3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Operator Display Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Machine Train Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
3500 System Setup Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
3500 Monitoring System Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Monitor Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Other Front Panel Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Other Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
3500 Monitor Rack Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Data Acquisition Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Edit Component Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Software Configuration Utility Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
3500 Monitoring System - Problem Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Index

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Product Overview

Product Overview
To use the 3500 Monitoring System most effectively, you should know the
functions and features of the system. This section describes the 3500
Monitoring System and lists additional sources of information. These topics are
included:
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3500 Monitoring System Explanation

System Benefits
System Features
System Information

3500 Monitoring System

The 3500 is a state of the art machinery monitoring system that can collect
machinery data from a variety of transducers. It is a dedicated hardware
platform designed and built to help manage your critical machinery. The 3500
Monitoring System can provide machinery information to a variety of plant
personnel.
As a system, the 3500 Monitoring System consists of:
< transducers
< 3500 Monitor Racks
< software
< a host computer
You can combine one or more of each of these system components to make a
customized monitoring system for your operation.
Transducer input from plant machinery is provided to monitor and Keyphasor
channels within the 3500 Monitor Rack. This machinery data is collected,
compared to alarm setpoints and sent from the monitor rack to one or more of
the following locations for processing:
< A Rack Interface Module connected to a host computer operating the 3500
Data Acquisition Software
< A Communications Gateway Module within the 3500 Monitor Rack
< 4 Channel Relay Modules within the 3500 Monitor Rack
< TDIX and DDIX communication processors for machinery diagnostic data
access

Part 1 S Overview, Description, Installation.

Machinery data is used at any of these locations to display data, compare data,
or format data for other control systems within the plant.

System Benefits
The 3500 Monitoring System enables operators, vibration specialists,
maintenance personnel, and others to acquire and display Machine Train
vibration data at several different locations simultaneously. This same data is
also available to other data presentation systems in industry standard formats.
As a single computer system, a host computer connects to 3500 Monitor Racks
and collects machinery vibration data for one or more user defined Machine
Trains. Data is displayed in several formats including:
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A Communication Gateway added to the 3500 Monitor Rack provides

formatted data to other control systems. It also enables the rack to accept
monitoring instructions from other products. These instructions include:
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DDIX
TDIX

DDIX
TDIX

Machine Train Diagrams

Bargraphs
Current Values
Real-time and Historical Trends
Alarm, System, Computer Lists

Request/or set date and time

Request for monitor values and status
Adjust monitor setpoints, bypass, and other rack functions

A Data Manager Input/Output (I/O) module in the 3500 Monitor Rack provides
a dynamic data interface to an existing Bently Nevada Dynamic Data Manager
2/Transient Data Manager 2 (DDM2/TDM2) installation. A single 3500
Monitor Rack can supply static and dynamic data values to two communication
processors.

Product Overview
3500 Monitor Rack

Data Acquisition Computer

Plant Wide Ethernet

Plant Manager

Maintenance
Manager

Machinery
Specialist

Machinery data from 3500 Monitor Racks can be accessed at several locations
within a plant over a network. An Ethernet node running the appropriate
network software may access machinery values from 3500 Monitor Racks.
Two types of remote
communications provide access
to 3500 monitor data from an
unlimited number of locations:
<
<

3500 Monitor Rack with

modem installed in RIM

Remote to 3500 Monitor

Rack
Remote to Computer

3500 Monitor Racks ordered with

an optional modem can
communicate with host
computers at a variety of
locations.

Data Acquisition / DDE

Server Computer with
external modem

Remote to 3500 Monitor Rack

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3500 Monitor Rack

Many combinations of
remote communications
are available to fit your
specific needs.

Data Acquisition Computer

with external modem

Laptop computer with internal

mode running the Operator
Display Software

Remote to Computer

System Features
The following features make the 3500 Monitoring System flexible and easy to
use:
< Control panel (panel), Bulkhead, or cabinet (rack) mounting options for the
3500 Monitor Rack.
< Maximum channel density of 56 channels per monitor rack.
< Rack design to meet European EMC requirements.
< Internal or external terminations between transducers and monitor and
Keyphasor channels.
< Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) rack option allows a rack to tolerate a
single point failure with no interruption of machinery protection.
< Interfacing to UNIX based work stations, Modbus compatible control
systems, or over remote communications links.
< Full networking capabilities on Ethernet compatible systems.
< Interfacing to Bently Nevada Corporation DDM2/TDM2 installations.

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<
<

Rack architecture designed to meet SP84, IEC65A, and 29CFR 1910.119

safety standards.
Microsoft Windows compatible software.

System Information
Manuals
Several manuals are available for the 3500 Monitoring System. They are listed
by part number, name, and description under "Additional References", page ?
and ?.
The Rack Configuration and Test Utilities Guide is shipped with the 3500
Rack Configuration Software. This manual provides complete instruction for
setting up your rack, installing the Rack Configuration Software, and
configuring the 3500 Monitor Rack.

Note: 3500 Monitor Racks must be configured from a host computer using
the Rack Configuration Software. Utility software products are provided to
verify connections to the rack and test the operation of modules within the rack.
Individual operations and maintenance manuals are available for each module of
the 3500 Monitor Rack. They include installation and service instructions,
specifications, operating conditions, and spare parts recommendations. A
separate 3500 Field Wiring Diagrams Manual is also available. These manuals
ship with each 3500 Monitor Rack.
The Computer Hardware and Software Manual provides information specific
to the 3500 Data Acquisition / DDE Server and the Operator Display Software.
Refer to the Preface of this manual for additional information.
Videos
Two videos are available with the 3500 Monitoring System. Both may be
ordered in PAL or VHS format.

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The first video, Rack Installation and Operation , takes you step-by-step through
each of the modules of the 3500 Monitor Rack. Modules and I/O modules are
described in detail, and placed in the 3500 Monitor Rack. Internal and External
terminations, rack daisy chaining, and Standard vs TMR rack types are
described.
The second video, Software Installation and Operation , shows you how to
connect a computer to your 3500 Monitor Rack and how to install and operate
each of the 3500 Monitoring System software products. Sample machine train
diagrams are drawn, labeled, and displayed. Communications verification
between a rack and host are shown, and the operation of each software product
is demonstrated.

Seminar
A 3500 Installation and Maintenance Seminar is also available. This seminar
can be customized to fit your particular needs. On-site and off-site seminars can
be selected, as well as one, two, three, or four day offerings. By working with
your local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales and Service office, you can select
the best seminar for your personnel.
Each software product available with the 3500 Monitoring System includes an
online HELP System that describes and explains details of the software
operation.

Tutorials
Software tutorials are available within the Rack Configuration and Operator
Assist Display Software. The Rack Configuration Tutorial steps you through
the use of the software to build your 3500 Monitor rack. The Data Acquisition
/ Display Tutorial shows you how to build machine trains, edit custom train
components, and use the display features of the software.
If you are unable to locate the information you need in any of these sources,
contact you local Bently Nevada Sales and Service office for additional support.

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System Description
The 3500 Monitoring System uses a modular design allowing you to integrate
the 3500 Monitor Rack into your existing computer system in a variety of ways.
This section describes the different 3500 Monitoring System designs to help you
plan your installation. Each component of the system is described briefly to
give you an overview of all of the components and how they work together.
This section includes the following topics:
<

3500 System Components

- 3500 Monitor Rack
- Computer
- 3500 Software Products

<

Basic 3500 Installations

- Stand-alone
- Remote to Rack
- Remote to Onsite Computer
- Network

<

System Setup Guidelines

<

Sample 3500 Systems

- Single Operator Display Computer
- Operator Display and Data Acquisition Computers on Network
- Interfacing to Bently Nevada DDM2/TDM2 System
- Multiple Use System with other vendor Hardware and Software

3500 System Components

Components for the 3500 Monitoring System will vary depending on the type of
installation you need and the interfacing of this installation to other systems
within your plant. Every system will include at least one 3500 Monitor Rack, a
computer, and software.

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3500 Monitor Rack

3500 Monitor Racks are available in
three mounting styles:
<
<
<

19 inch standard EAI Cabinet

mount (400 mm European)
Panel mount
Bulkhead mount

Bulkhead

Panel
Cabinet

A 3500 Monitoring System can have one to twelve 3500 Monitor Racks daisychained together.

Each 3500 Monitor Rack has 16 slots that may be filled with front panel
modules as shown:

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There are six types of modules which may be inserted into the front of a 3500
Monitor Rack:
Power Supplies occupy the left-most slot (slot 0) of a 3500 Monitor Rack. One
or two supplies (both AC and DC) may be installed in each rack. With two
supplies connected to separate power sources, one will act as a backup,
guaranteeing uninterrupted machinery monitoring in the event of a power loss.
Rack Interface Module (RIM) occupies the slot (slot 1) next to the power
supplies and acts as the communications link between the rack and a host
computer. Additional functions include directing communications between other
modules within the rack, providing diagnostics information to Bently Nevada
communication processors, and maintaining the System and Alarm Event Lists.
Monitor Modules accept one or more channel inputs from various transducers.
Depending on the monitor module, the channels may be configured as one of
many traditional monitor types, such as Radial Vibration, Thrust, Eccentricity,
and Aeroderivative.
Keyphasor Modules are half-size, and each contains inputs for two Keyphasor
transducers. Two of these modules may be inserted into a single 3500 Monitor
Rack.
4 Channel Relay Modules accept alarm data from one or more monitor
modules and evaluates Alert and Danger monitor outputs using And-Or logic to
produce relay outputs.
Communication Gateway Modules act as the interface between the 3500
Monitor Rack and other vendor hardware and software systems. These modules
accept data from monitors, Keyphasors and relays and output it in industry
standard formats. They also accept certain module and rack parameters in the
same standard format for controlling the operation of the 3500 Monitor Rack.
Each module type has corresponding Input/Output (I/O) modules connected to
the back of the 3500 Monitor Rack. I/O modules are unique to each front panel
module type and perform the following functions:
< Contacts for field wiring (both internal and external terminations).
< Ports for connecting direct cable or modem to the rack from a host
computer.
< Energized/De-energized relay contacts (for Standard Racks only)

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C 2 oo 3 (2 out of 3) voting on TMR relay contacts.

< Ports for interfacing to other control systems and Bently Nevada
DDM2/TDM2 Systems.
< Jumpers for identifying transducer types.
C 4 to 20 mA recorder outputs.
Computer
Computers in the 3500 Monitoring System perform the following functions:
<

Configure a 3500 Monitor Rack

<

Collect data

<

Display data

Configuration computers connect directly to the front or back of the 3500

Monitor Rack. Configuration includes transferring the following parameters
from the computer to the rack:
< alarm setpoints
< monitor type
< transducer type
< scale factor
< units
< relay logic
< etc.
These parameters define the operation of the rack and prepare it for monitoring.
Data Acquisition computers connect directly to the rack(s) to continuously
retrieve and trend machinery data.
Operator Display computers present machinery data on the computer screen
or printer device. Data displays include trend plotting, bargraphs, current
values, and machine train diagrams.
All of these functions may be performed by a single computer or by several
computers communicating with each other.

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3500 Software Packages

There are three software packages available with the 3500 Monitoring System:
<
<
<

Rack Configuration
Data Acquisition/DDE Server
Operator Display

Each is packaged and shipped separately and includes one or more utility
functions to verify and test your installation.
All software is shipped on 3.5 inch high density diskettes. The number of
diskettes varies with each package. Upon installation, all software packages
build a Windows style group display within your Program Manager.
Depending on the software package, the group will contain some or all of the
following icons:

Rack Configuration Software specifies the operating parameters of the 3500

Monitor Racks. Rack Configuration Software can operate on any approved
computer whether or not it is connected to a rack. You could configure and
store the configurations for several racks in a computer and download this
information to the racks at a later time.

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After installation of the Rack Configuration Software, the following application

icons are available in the 3500 program group:

<
<
<
<
<

Rack Configuration
RIM Host Port Test Utility
Communication Gateway Port Test Utility
Rack Configuration Tutorial
Rack Configuration Help

Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software collects machinery data from 3500

Monitor Racks. Once installed, this software operates continuously, accessing
3500 Monitor Racks, retrieving data and making this data available for display
and other applications.
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software has no data displays, nor will it allow
you to configure a 3500 Monitor Rack. After starting the software and
verifying it is operational, you can shrink the software to an icon and use the
computer for other functions. The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
operates in the background.
After installation of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software, the following
application icons are available within the 3500 program group:

<

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Data Acquisition/DDE Server

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<
<
<
<

Software Configuration Utility

Edit Component Utility
RIM Host Port Test Utility
Data Acquisition/Display Tutorial

Operator Display Software lets an operator view the machinery data collected
from the 3500 Monitor Racks in the following formats:
<
<
<
<
<
<

Bargraph displays of monitor channel values (amplitude, gap, phase, etc.)

Machine Train Diagrams with corresponding data values
Trend plots (historical and realtime)
System Event List
Active Alarm List
Alarm Event List

After installation of the Operator Display Software, the following application

icons are available in the 3500 program group:

<
<
<
<
<

Operator Display
Edit Component Utility
Software Configuration Utility
RIM Host Port Test Utility
Data Acquisition / Display Tutorial

Basic 3500 Installations

The four basic 3500 Monitoring System installations are:
< Stand-alone
< Remote to Rack
< Remote to Computer
< Network

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You may combine these systems in a variety of ways to provide a 3500

Monitoring System unique to your needs. Each system is described and samples
are included at the end of this manual section. As the flexibility of the 3500
Monitoring System allows many different installations, these are not the only
arrangements for the 3500 components.
Stand-alone
A stand-alone system uses a single computer connected to one or more 3500
Monitor Racks daisy-chained together. The computer has Data
Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display Software installed and operating.
The stand-alone computer connects by cable to the 3500 Monitor Rack using
either RS232 or RS422 communications. RS232 and RS422 communications
require a separate card installed in the computer.
Remote to Rack
A remote to rack system has the same components as a stand-alone system,
except that the Remote to Rack uses modems to connect a computer at one
location and 3500 Monitor Racks at another. A 3500 Monitor Rack may be
ordered with an internal modem (replacing the RS232/RS422 port). The first
rack in a daisy-chain of 3500 racks contains an internal modem or external
modem cabled to the RS232 port. The rest of the racks have standard
RS232/RS422 ports.
At the computer location, an internal (inside the computer) or external modem is
used. Because the modem at the 3500 Monitor Rack is initialized when the rack
is configured, an initial setup of the modem independent of the Rack
Configuration Software is not necessary.
Dedicated phone lines at both modem locations provide the remote link for this
system. Data acquisition communications require a highly reliable, permanent
phone link.
Remote to Onsite Computer
The Remote to Onsite computer system is a second way to access data from a
remote location. This system uses two computers. The first computer is
connected directly to the rack and collects data continuously using the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software.
The second computer is at another location and uses modem communications to
collect and display data from the first computer. Since the first computer

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continuously collects and stores data from the rack, modem communication is
only established when you need to access and display machinery data.

Note: The Remote Access Server (RAS) software provided with Windows
NT is required to use Remote to Onsite Computer communications. See Part II
of this manual for more information.
Network
Network systems involve two or more computers that are linked together and
use Ethernet compatible network components. One or more network computers
(nodes) can collect data from 3500 Monitor Racks by using the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software. Additionally, nodes on the network can view
data collected at any of the data acquisition nodes by using the Operator Display
Software. A maximum of 10 operator display nodes may connect to a Data
Acquisition /DDE Server at one time.
Not all nodes of a network must use the same operating system software. Nodes
must have either Windows for WorkGroups, Window NT, or Windows 95
software installed to manage the network software. The types of network
software you use depend on the Windows product installed. Refer to Part II of
this manual for more information about networks.
Individual computers on a network can have the following 3500 software
installed at any node:
<
<
<

Data Acquisition/DDE Server

Operator Display
Data Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display

3500 Rack Configuration Software may be installed on any node regardless of

other 3500 Software installed.

System Setup Guidelines

3500 Monitoring Systems are designed for flexibility. The following
guidelines are provided to help you design the right system for your operations.

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1. A single computer operating Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software can

collect data from one to twelve 3500 Monitor Racks.
2. Stand-alone 3500 Systems will operate with Windows 3.1, Windows for
WorkGroups 3.11, Windows NT 3.5, or Windows 95. Systems requiring
networking or remote communications must use Windows for WorkGroups
3.11, Windows NT 3.5, or Windows 95.
3. If you use remote communications into a network, connect the modem on
the network directly to a Windows NT computer.

Sample 3500 Systems

The following examples show some possible 3500 Monitoring System
installations:
<
<
<
<

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Sample 1: Single Operator Display computer accessing several onsite Data

Acquisition computers via modem.
Sample 2: Combination of Data Acquisition and Operator Display
computers on single network installation.
Sample 3: Stand-alone 3500 Monitoring System providing machinery data
to a DDM2/TDM2 computer system.
Sample 4: Plantwide Ethernet with different stations accessing the Data
Acquisition/ DDE Software and Operator Display Software showing
X Windows and spreadsheet connectivity.

System Description

Sample 1: Single Operator Display Computer accessing several onsite Data

Acquisition/DDE Server computers:
Location E
Operator Display Computer
-Internal modem
-3500 Operator Assist Display Software

Location A

Location B

Data Acquisition Computer

Location C

Location D
Data Acquisition & Operator
Display Computer

Data Acquisition Computer

<
<
<
<
<
<
<

Operator Display computer (Location E) may call any Data Acquisition

computer (Locations A-D).
The Operator Display Software may be installed with the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software (Location C) to access machinery data on
other Data Acquisition/DDE Server computers (Locations A, B, and D).
Operator Display computer (Location E) may be a laptop with an internal
modem.
A dedicated phone line should be used at each location.
All Data Acquisition computers must have Remote Access Server (RAS)
software available with Windows NT.
The Operator Display computer (Location E) must have Remote Access
Client software (available with Windows NT, Windows for WorkGroups
3.11, or Windows 95).
Modems may be internal or external.

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Sample 2: Combination of Data Acquisition and Operator Display computers

on a network installation:

Data Acquisition and Operator Display Computer

-3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
-3500 Operator Display Software

Ethernet Network Cable

Data Acquisition Computer
-Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
execution started at this node

Operator Display Computer

-3500 Operator Display Software

Data Acquisition and Operator DIsplay Computer

-3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
-3500 Operator Display Software

Operator Display Computer

-3500 Operator Display Software

<
<
<
<

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Any node of the network may install Operator Display, Data

Acquisition/DDE Server Software or both.
Nodes with Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software must connect to 3500
Monitor Racks.
All nodes must have Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows
NT 3.5, or Windows 95 and a network card installed.
Ethernet cabling must be terminated with 50 Ohm terminators at cable ends
(except for Fiber Optic cabling).

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Sample 3: Stand-alone 3500 Monitoring System providing machinery data to

TDM2 (or DDM2) system:
Static and Dynamic cables
connected to Data Manager I/O
Module
3500 Monitor Rack
connected to TDIX
and DDIX

TDIX

DDIX

Com Processor
'daisy-chain' cable

3500 Stand-alone Computer

TDM2 Computer

<
<
<

<

Two communication processors accept data from a single 3500 Monitor

Rack (TDIX and DDIX only).
Each Communications Processor connected to the 3500 Monitor Rack
counts as one rack in the DDM2/TDM2 installation. One DDM2/TDM2
can have a maximum of 12 communication processors connected.
This system requires two configurations: one for the 3500 Monitor Racks
using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, and the other for the TDM2
installation using the DDM2/TDM2 Software. Both are independent
systems.
All communication processors must be daisy-chained together, even if two
of them connect to same 3500 Monitor Rack. See page ? for more
information.

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Sample 4: Plantwide Ethernet with different stations accessing the Data

Acquisition/DDE Software and Operator Display Software to show X Windows
and spreadsheet connectivity.

Plantwide Ethernet

Desktop computer
connected to network.
Running Microsoft
Excel with machinery
monitoring data
updating to
spreadsheet.

<
<
<

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Desktop Computer
connected to network.
Running 3500
Monitoring System
Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software and
Operator Display
Software.

UNIX Workstation
connected to network.
Running other vendor
software product
accessing 3500
displays.

The computer running the Data Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator

Display software is using WinDD by Tektronix.
The UNIX workstation is acting as an X server which allows the Operator
Display Software screens to be displayed.
The computer running Excel uses NetDDE to access data collected by the
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software to maintain current values in the
displayed spreadsheet.

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Software Installation
This section lists the minimum requirements for each of the 3500 software
packages and shows how to install each one. The section includes the following
topics:
<
<
<
<

3500 Software Description

Rack Configuration Software
- Computer Requirements
- Installation Procedures
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
- Computer Requirements
- Installation Procedures
Operator Display Software
- Computer Requirements
- Installation Procedures

3500 Software Description

There are three Bently Nevada Corporation software products available for the
3500 Monitoring System:
< Rack Configuration
< Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
< Operator Display Software
Each software package is available on 3.5" high-density diskettes and includes
one or more utility programs to verify and test the operation of the 3500
Monitoring System. All software is designed to install and operate in a
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows NT 3.5, or
Windows 95 operating environment.
Upon installation, a 3500 Software Group will be created in the Program
Manager screen of the Windows operating system. Double-clicking the mouse
pointer on any icon will start the selected software.

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If you install more than one software package on a single computer, icons from
all packages will be placed in the 3500 Software Group; a new group will not be
created. You may separate these icons into other groups as desired using
standard Windows procedures. Refer to your Windows Reference Manual for
more information.
If you reinstall software that already exists on your hard disk, existing software
will be overwritten if it has an earlier version number. This guarantees the
newest software will not be overwritten on your hard disk.
All 3500 Monitoring System software uses standard Windows operating
techniques to size and position displays; change to other applications (multitasking); open, close and restore windows; and maximize and minimize screens.

Rack Configuration Software

Installation and operation of the Rack Configuration Software is explained
completely in the Rack Configuration and Test Utilities Guide.

Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software

The Data Acquisition/DDE Server software must be installed on a computer
with a permanent connection to 3500 Monitor Racks. This connection may be
direct RS232 or RS422 cable, or remote modem.

Computer Requirements
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software requires a computer with the following:
< 386/33 or greater processor with compatible math coprocessor
< VGA monitor
< 3.5 inch high-density floppy diskette drive
< MSDOS 6.1 or greater
< 8 Megabytes of RAM
< Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows NT 3.5,
or Windows 95
< Minimum of 35 Megabytes of available hard disk (significantly more if
historical trends are required)
< DigiBoard RS232 Asynchronous communications card with or without an

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RS232/RS422 converter or external modem

Data Acquisition/DDE Server software uses RAM for real-time trends. You
may wish to increase the amount of RAM to accommodate longer real-time
trend periods.
Hard Disk requirements for the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software are 35
Megabytes. This space is divided as follows:
< 25 Megabytes for the Data Acquisition/Display Tutorial
< 5 Megabytes for the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
< 5 Megabytes for the Product Service Utilities
If either the Rack Configuration Software or the Operator Display Software (or
both) are installed on the same computer, one or more of these applications may
already be installed and the disk space allocated to them will not be necessary.
Hard disk space is used to store historical trend data. Determine the
approximate amount of hard disk space you will need for trend data using the
following formula:
Required Hard Disk Space = total points x # of trend records x 120 bytes
total points:

The total number of points the Data

Acquisition computer will gather data for.
These points are identified in the Software
Configuration Utility.

# of trend records:

The number of records needed to store trend

information. One record will be used for each
trend value stored. To maintain historical
trend values for a period of two weeks using 10
minute trend intervals, you will need 2,016
trend records per point.

120 bytes

Each trend record requires 120 bytes of storage

space.

Add 35 Megabytes for the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software, Product

Service Utilities, and Data Acquisition/Display Tutorial and you have the
amount of hard disk space needed. Example:

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A system has three 3500 Monitor Racks. Each rack has 32 points. You
want 5,000 historical trend values stored for each point.
(3 x 32) x 5000 x 120 = 57,600,000 Megabytes
58 +35 = 93 Megabytes total hard disk space required for Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software and historical trend files.
For this example, 5000 trend records for 96 points would represent a period
of about 4 weeks and two hours using a 10 minute historical trend interval.

Installation Procedures
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software installs on any computer with a direct
or modem connection to a 3500 Monitor Rack.
To install the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software:
1. Eliminate possible conflicts with other Windows applications by closing all
currently running Windows applications.
2. Insert Disk 1 in the floppy diskette drive (assume A:)
3. From the Program Manager Screen, select File,

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4. Select Run...

5. Type A:\SETUP on the Command Line...

6. Select the OK button. The installation program will start.

7. Select a hard drive indicating where the software is to be installed.
The default is C:, but any drive may be specified as long as there is enough
space available. Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software will automatically
install to the \3500 subdirectory. A directory structure of files used by the
software will be built on your hard disk. See the Appendix section, page ?,
for a description of all installed files for the Data Acquisition/ DDE Server

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Software.
8. Choose which applications of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software to
install.
The default is to load all applications. If hard disk space is limited or if you
have installed the utilities software with other 3500 packages, you may
decide not to install some of the applications. However, we recommend that
you load all applications.
9. When the installation is complete, a 3500 Software Group will be added to
the Windows Program Manager screen that includes the followings icons:

10. Verify the installation of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software by

double-clicking your mouse pointer on each icon to see that each application
executes properly.

Operator Display Software

Operator Display Software must exist on the same computer as the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software OR be connected by network or modem to an
active Data Acquisition/DDE Server Computer. The Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software supplies data to the Operator Display Software.

Computer Requirements
Operator Display Software requires a computer with the following:
< 386/33 or greater processor with compatible math coprocessor
< VGA monitor
< 3.5 inch high-density floppy diskette drive
< MSDOS 6.1 or greater

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<
<
<

8 Megabytes of RAM
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows NT 3.5,
or Windows 95
Minimum of 35 Megabytes of available hard disk space

Depending on the link to the Data Acquisition hardware and computer, a

network card or modem may also be needed along with the appropriate cabling.
Hard Disk requirements for the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software are 35
Megabytes. This space is divided as follows:
< 25 Megabytes for the Data Acquisition/Display Tutorial
< 5 Megabytes for the Operator Display Software
< 5 Megabytes for the Product Service Utilities

Installation Procedures
Operator Display Software installs on any computer with the necessary
requirements.
To install the Operator Display Software:
1. Eliminate conflicts with other Windows Applications by closing all
currently running Windows applications.
2. Insert Disk 1 in the floppy diskette drive (assume A:)
3. From the Program Manager Screen, select File,

4. Select Run...

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5. Type A:\SETUP on the Command Line...

6. Select the OK button. The installation program will start.

7. Select a hard drive indicating where the software will be installed.
The default is C:, but any drive may be specified as long as there is enough
space available. Operator Display Software will automatically install to the
\3500 subdirectory. A directory structure of files used by the software will
be built on your hard disk. See Appendix section, page ?, for a description
of all installed files for the Operator Display Software.

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8. Choose which applications of the Operator Display Software to install.

The default is to load all applications. If hard disk space is limited or if you
have installed the utilities software with other 3500 packages, you may
decide not to install some of the applications. However, we recommend that
you load all applications.
9. When the installation is complete, a 3500 Software group will be added to
the Windows Program Manager screen that includes the following icons:

10. Verify the installation of the Operator Display Software by double-clicking

your mouse pointer on each icon to see that each application executes
properly.

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3500 Monitor Rack Communications

3500 Monitor Racks can communicate in several ways with a variety of
hardware. This section describes the available communications links and shows
how to connect and verify them. This section includes the following topics:
<

<
<

Bently Nevada Host to Rack Communications

- RS232 Communications
- RS232 Digiboard Installation
- RS422 Communications
- Modem Communications
Rack to Rack Communications
DDM2/TDM2 Communications

Bently Nevada Host to Rack

Communications
Host computers communicate with the 3500
Monitor Rack using the Rack Interface
Module (RIM). The RIM always occupies
the slot 1 location in the 3500 Monitor Rack
(next to the power supplies) and has an
RS232 port available on the front of the
module.
The RIM I/O module on the back of the rack
may be ordered with an RS232/RS422 port
OR a modem port. These ports
and modem connections on the
RS232 Port
front and back of the 3500
Monitor Rack are used with a
Bently Nevada Host computer to configure
and acquire data from the rack.

NC
ARM
NO

RS232/
RS422 Port

SYSTEM
CONTACTS

COM
TM
COM
INHB
COM
RST

SHIELD

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RS232 Communications

3500/20
RACK
INTERFACE
MODULE

OK

TX/RX

TM
CONFIG
OK

R
E
S

COM Port = 9 pin male

Cable Connector = 9 pin female

E
T

RUN

PROGRAM

RACK
ADDR

Rack Address Switch

Set to unique number (1 to 63)

CONFIG
PORT

RS 232 Cable

Config Port = 9 pin male

Cable Connector = 9 pin female

RS232 Cable (P/N 130118)

Cable length to 100 ft (30 m)
Baud Rate to 38.4 K
Connecting a laptop or desktop host to the RIM
using the RS232 Serial COMM port

A laptop or desktop computer with an RS232 serial communication port

installed connects by RS232 cable to the Rack Interface Module (RIM) of the
3500 Monitor Rack. Use this connection for the Rack Configuration Software,
the Data Acquisition Software*, and the RIM Host Port Test Utility.
*The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software should connect to the 3500
Monitor Rack using a DigiBoard 232 card. This card provides additional
buffering of data retrieved from the 3500 Monitor Rack. High Speed serial
communications (19.2 or 38.4 Kbaud) without the Digiboard card is not
recommended. The instructions on page 4 show how to install this card.

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COM Port = 9 pin male

Cable Connector = 9 pin female
RS 232 Cable

HOST Port = 9 pin male

Cable Connector = 9 pin female
RS422/RS232 Switch
Make sure it is set for proper
communications from host.

RS232 Cable (P/N 130118)

Cable length to 100 feet (30 m)
Baud Rate to 38.4 K

Connecting a laptop or desktop host to the RIM I/O Module

using the RS232 Serial COMM Port

An RS232 cable connects the serial port of a laptop or desktop computer to the
RIM I/O Module on the back of the 3500 Monitor Rack (located above the RIM
with a Bulkhead mounted 3500 Monitor Rack). When making this connection,
make sure the RS232/RS422 switch is set to the RS232 position. Use this
connection for the Rack Configuration Software, the Data Acquisition
Software*, and the RIM Host Port Test Utility.
RS232 cable communications can operate to 100 feet (30 m). In general, they
can communicate at baud rates to 38.4 Kbaud.
*The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software should connect to the 3500
Monitor Rack using a DigiBoard 232 card. This card provides additional
buffering of data retrieved from the 3500 Monitor Rack. High Speed serial
communications (19.2 or 38.4 Kbaud) without the Digiboard card is not
recommended. The instructions on page 4 show how to install this card.

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RS232 Digiboard Installation

Use the RS232 Digiboard with the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software.
Features of this board guarantee that no data will be lost between the 3500
Monitor Rack and the host computer.

Set the dip switches and

the J1 jumper on the
DigiBoard as shown.
Power down the
computer and install the
DigiBoard in any empty
slot. Close the computer
and place the DigiWARE
Software diskette in the
floppy diskette drive.

Dip Switch Set all to ON

position

J1 Jumper.
Connect Top pins
and Middle pins.

Line 1 - Port
= 9 pin male
Line 2 - Port
= 9 pin male

Switch and Jumper Settings for DigiBoard

Asynchronous Serial Communications Board

If you are unfamiliar with board installation in your computer, we recommend

that you make a backup copy of your SYSTEM.INI file before installing this
board. This will allow you to start over if problems arise.
These configuration instructions show how to setup your system for the
DigiBoard Setup Utility Version 1.40. If you have a newer version of this
utility or problems with the setup procedures, refer to the documentation and
instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
To Configure the DigiBoard:
1. Start Windows.
2. Select File..., Run.. from the Program Manager screen.
3. Type A:\WINDOWS\SETUP (assuming floppy diskette drive is A:)
4. Select the OK button.

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Note:

After the first DigiWARE installation, access the

DigiWARE configuration from the Windows Control Panel by
double-clicking the DigiBoard icon.

5. A series of dialog boxes will follow, containing introductory information.

Enter the name of the Windows directory in the appropriate dialog box.
6. Click Add when the configuration menu is displayed.
7. Select the start Port of 2 (this will be verified in step 19).
8. Select board PC/2e (8k) from the List of Boards.

9. Select the Install button.

10. Select the Board Setup button.
11. The Board Setup Screen will appear. Enter the following settings initially*:
Memory Address
I/O Base Address
IRQ number

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D0000h
320h
IRQ 7

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12. Click the OK button to return to the DigiBoard Configuration Menu.

13. Select Port Setup. The Windows Port parameter identifies the newly
created port(s) to the Windows software. In the screens shown in this
procedure, the host computer has two serial ports. The ports, added by the
DigiBoard card, will be COM3 and COM4. These ports are identified on
the following screen as DigiBoard Ports 1 and 2 because they coincide with
the first and second ports located on the DigiBoard card.

*Depending on the setup of your computer, some of these locations and

addresses may cause conflicts with existing hardware on your computer. Refer
to the DigiBoard Software Manual, for more complete instructions.

Note: Most computers have one to four serial ports already installed and
named COM1, COM2, etc. If your computer has these ports, you cannot use
already existing names. Start naming your ports using the next COM name
available (no larger than COM9).
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14. Verify the Char Ready Flag is not checked.

15. Verify Alt Pin is not checked.
16. Verify that no parameters in the Virtual box are enabled.
17. Set the Device Contention to Always Warn.
18. Select the OK button to return to the DigiBoard Configuration Menu.
19. Verify the Start Port.
The host computer used in this procedure has two serial ports installed in
the computer. These are identified as port 0 (COM1) and port 1 (COM2).
Addition of the DigiBoard card installs two additional ports called port 2
(COM3) and port 3 (COM4).

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The Start Port number is therefore 2 (the first DigiBoard port -COM3).
COM4 will automatically have a start port of 3.
20. Select the OK button.
21. Answer YES to save the DigiBoard Configuration.
22. Answer Restart Now when asked if you want to restart Windows.
23. Connect the host computer to the HOST port on the RIM I/O Module as
shown.

RS422/RS232 Switch
Set to RS422 position

Desktop Host connected to RIM I/O using an RS232

DigiBoard Card

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Note:

Host to Rack Interface I/O Cables:

RS232 cable is part number 130118-01 and is shipped in 100 ft (30 m) lengths.
This RS232 cable connects the host computer to the RS232/RS422 converter.
RS232 Cable connecting the Host computer directly to the 3500 Monitor Rack
is part number 130119-01 and comes in the same lengths.
RS422 Cable is part number 130120-01 and can be ordered in lengths of 500 ft
(1500 m).
24. Run the RIM Host Port Test Utility to verify the DigiBoard in the host
computer is communicating with the 3500 Monitor Rack(s) properly.

RS422 Communications
RS422 communications require a separate board installed in an empty slot of
the host computer. In general, a laptop computer will not have an empty slot
available. You can connect a host computer to the RS422 port on the RIM
using an RS232 Digiboard card or an Ultra-485 card.

RS422 Communications Using an RS232 Digiboard Card

The DigiBoard communicates using RS232 communications. The

RS232/RS422 converter requires a separate 110 or 220 volt power source. A
small light on the converter indicates that power is on and the converter is
operational. The instructions on page 4 show how to install an RS232

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Digiboard card in the host computer.

RS422 Communications Using An Ultra-485 Card

The Ultra-485 card uses hardware circuitry to make the RS485 interface appear
like an RS232 interface to the computer. Installation consists of choosing an
available I/O address and IRQ. A software driver does not need to be installed.
To install the Ultra-485 card:
1. Use the Ports icon in the Windows Control Panel to determine the base I/O
port addresses and the IRQs of all the comm ports that are in use on your
computer.
2. Choose an address and IRQ for the Ultra-485 card that is different than the
addresses and IRQs determined in step 1.
3. Set the base I/O port address for the Ultra-485 card by setting the DIP
switches on the card labeled SW-1. The setting shown in the following
figure sets the card to be COM3 (the switch labeled "D" is set to off). For
address settings for other COM ports, refer to the Model Ultra-485 Product
Manual.

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ULTRA-485

ABCD

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15

Settings for I/0 Address (SW-1) and IRQ (E1)

4. Set the IRQ for the Ultra-485 card by installing a jumper on the jumper
bank labeled E1. The setting shown in this figure sets the IRQ for the card
to 4. For the jumper position for other IRQ settings, refer to the Model
Ultra-485 Product Manual.
5. Install the card in an empty expansion slot.
6. Use the Ports icon in the Windows Control Panel to configure the COM port
with the Base I/O Port Address and the Interrupt Request Line (IRQ) that
you set in steps 3 and 4.
7. Restart Windows for the settings in step 6 to take effect.
The Appendix, page ?, contains a list of part numbers for the cable, board, and
converter needed for RS422 Communications.

Modem Communications
The RIM I/O module can be ordered with an internal modem. This modem is a
14,400 baud modem and replaces the 9 pin RS232/RS422 port.

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Additionally, an external modem may be connected to the RS232 port on the

RIM module. External modems should be Hayes compatible.
If the standard RIM I/O module is ordered, an external modem may be
connected to either the RS232 port on the RIM or the RIM I/O module.
Modem communications used for Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
require a dedicated phone line to guarantee uninterrupted data acquisition.
An internal or external modem at the 3500 Monitor Rack can be setup using the
Rack Configuration Software. The procedure has been made as automatic as
possible.
To initialize a RIM modem:
1. Start the Rack Configuration Software by selecting the icon in the 3500
Software Group.

2. Select the OPTIONS button and

click the mouse once:

3. Select the Rack Interface Module

(RIM) and click the mouse once.

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4. Notice the area for the Rear Port and Front Port. If you have an Internal
or external modem connected to the RIM I/O module, select the correct
modem type in the Rear Port area.
If you have an external modem connected to the RIM, select the correct
modem type in the Front Port area.
If you select one of the available modems, an initialization string is
automatically determined and entered for you. The string is stored in the
RIM when configuration information is Downloaded.
The initialization string remains in the RIM of the 3500 Monitor Rack until
changed by an operator. In the event of a power failure or loss of
communications, the modem will be initialized automatically by the RIM
when power or communications have been restored.

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Modem

RS232
Cable

Internal Modem
14,400 Baud

RS232 Cable (P/N 130118)

Cable length to 100 feet (30 m)

Desktop Host with External Modem Communicating with

Internal Modem located in RIM I/O Module

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3500/20
RACK
INTERFACE
MODULE

OK

TX/RX

TM
CONFIG
OK

R
E
S
E
T

RUN

PROGRAM

RACK

Modem

ADDR

RS232 Cable (P/N 130118)

Cable length to 100 feet (30 m)

CONFIG
PORT

RS232
Cable

Laptop Host with Internal Modem Communicating with External

Modem Connected to RIM

Rack to Rack Communications

Communication between 3500 Monitor Racks occurs between the RIM I/O
Modules. The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software requires RIM to RIM
rack communications when multiple 3500 Monitor Racks are used.
Twelve 3500 Monitor Racks may be daisy-chained together in a single 3500
Monitoring System installation. Communication between racks is RS422
connecting the HOST and RACK ports of the RIM I/O Modules.

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The host computer connects to the HOST port of the first 3500 Monitor Rack.
The first rack is then connected to the second rack from the RACK port on the
first to the HOST port on the second.
If the first rack has an internal modem, the host computer communicates with
the modem in this rack. Communication between the racks in the chain uses
RS422 communications.
Each 3500 Monitor Rack must have a unique address set on switches on the
RIM Module. No two racks in the same daisy-chain may have the same rack
address.

Note:

Ensure that the byte timeout option in all RIMs in the daisy
chain are set sufficiently large to handle all modem delays.

To Host
Computer

To Next
Rack

RS422 Cable Connections for Daisy-Chaining 3500 Monitor Racks

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DDM2/TDM2 Communications
3500 Monitor Racks can be used in a Dynamic Data Manager 2/Transient Data
Manager 2 installation. As with 3300, 7200, or 9000 series Monitor Racks, the
3500 Monitor Racks use communication processors to collect and transmit
static and dynamic data values to a DDM2/TDM2 computer.
A single 3500 Monitor Rack may send data to two communication processors.
These can be two DDIX, two TDIX, or one of each.
A Data Manager I/O Module, located behind the Power Supply and RIM,
provides two static and dynamic ports. These ports connect by cable to DDIX
or TDIX communication processors as shown in the following figure.

To next
Communications
Processor

RACK
INTERFACE
I/O MODULE
OK RELAY

NC
ARM
NO

HOST

TDIX

Rack
Host

RS422

RS232

RACK
RS422

SYSTEM
CONTACTS

Static Cable to TDIX = P/N 129386

Static Cable to DDIX = P/N 129387
Dynamic Cable = P/N 00290160
RS422 Cable between TDIX and
DDIX = P/N 47125

DDIX

Rack
Host

COM
TM
COM
INHB
COM
RST

SHIELD

TDM2

Data Manager I/O Module connected to two

Data Manager Communication Processors

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With two communication processors (CPs) connected to the 3500 Monitor

Rack, a total of 48 monitor channels provide machinery data to a DDM2/TDM2
installation. The following rules apply to Data Manager communications:
Two Data Manager communication processors connected to a 3500 Monitor
Rack will collect data from the rack using both sets of static and dynamic ports
on the Data Manager I/O module according to the following conditions:
<
<
<
<

the monitor modules located in rack slots 2 to7 supply data to the first
communication processor through the top static and dynamic ports of the
Data Manager I/O Module.
the monitor modules located in rack slots 8 to 13 supply data to the second
communication processor through the bottom static and dynamic ports of
the Data Manager I/O Module.
Rack slots 14 and 15 will not supply data to a communication processor.
The Rack Interface Module (RIM) configuration must be setup to provide
data to two communication processors.

A single Data Manager communication processor connected to a 3500 Monitor

Rack will collect data using the top static and dynamic ports of the Data
Manager I/O Module according to one of the following conditions:
<
<
<

monitor modules located in slots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12

OR
monitor modules located in slots 2, 5, 8, and 11 (used in TMR applications)
OR
monitor modules located in slots 2, 6, and 10 (used in TMR applications)

A DDM2/TDM2 installation accepts data from a maximum of twelve

communication processors. Additionally, the 3500 Monitor Rack modules are
configured for the DDM2/TDM2 installation using the configuration portion of
the DDM2/TDM2 software. Configuration of the 3500 Monitor Racks using
the 3500 Rack Configuration Software does NOT automatically configure
communication processors and racks for use with the DDM2/TDM2 System.
Both configurations are separate and independent.

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Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software

This section describes the 3500 Monitoring System Data Acquisition / DDE
Server Software package. It includes the following information:
<
<
<

<

Requirements
Modes of Operation
- Providing data to Operator Display Software
- Providing data to Third Party Software
Software Operation
- Setup
- Data Acquisition Parameters
- Real-time Trend Data Requirements
- Connection Parameters
- Saving and Retrieving Setup Files
- Passwords
- Initiating and Terminating Data Acquisition
- Data Acquisition Server Password
- Computer Log
- Historical Trend
- Troubleshooting
Third Party Connectivity via DDE

The Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software has several functions:

<
<
<

Collect Machinery Monitoring, Alarm, and Events data from 3500 Monitor
rack,
Store historical and real-time trend data for machinery monitoring channels
Act as a Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Server for current machinery
monitoring values.

Data Acquisition Software collects and makes machinery monitoring data

available to the 3500 Operator Display Software, other vendor software, and
Third Party software packages. It does not display machinery monitoring data.

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Requirements
The following conditions must exist before using the Data Acquisition Software:
<
<
<
<

You must have a valid link to one or more Configured 3500 Monitor
Racks. This link can be by direct cable (either RS232 or RS422) or by
remote modem.
The Data Acquisition host computer must be able to collect machinery
monitoring data 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
The Data Acquisition / DDE Software must be installed and the Data
Acquisition icon present in the 3500 Software Group. Refer to the Software
Installation Section of this Manual for installation procedures.
The host computer must have sufficient memory and hard disk space
available for storing the trend information you require.

Note:

Trains do not have to be defined to operate the Data Acquisition

Software. If no trains exist, each 3500 rack will default to a single train and
information will be collected by rack using the rack address as an identifier.
After a successful Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software installation, the
following icons will be placed in the 3500 Software Group:

Data Acquisition/DDE Server:

Use this software to continuously monitor

machinery data from the 3500 Monitor Racks
and provide the data to display clients.

Data Acquisition Readme:

Contains information about the software

products including version number, date, and
notes about software revisions and changes.
Direct access to the Data Acquisition/DDE

Data Acquisition Help:

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Server HELP screens. These explain all

aspects of the software operation. Help
screens are also available within the software
by selecting Help.
Software Configuration Utility: Used to specify historical trend parameters,
build Machine Train Diagrams, and MAP
configured points to Machine Trains. This
utility software is included with both the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display
Software packages. Refer to page ? for
additional information.

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Edit Component Utility

Used to build custom machine elements for

Machine Train Diagrams. This utility software
is included with both the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display
Software packages. Refer to page ? for
additional information.

Rim Host Port Test Utility:

Use this utility to verify that the host to rack

communication link is operating correctly.

Data Acquisition/
Display Tutorial:

Explains and shows how to use procedures

for Operator Display, Data Acquisition,
Software Configuration, and Edit Component
Software.

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Modes of Operation
The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software can be used with or without the
3500 Operator Display Software. It will act as a DDE Server to any Third
Party software application that recognizes and uses standard Windows DDE
access methods. It also supports Windows NetDDE access.
The computer running the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software maintains all
of the data files relating to the 3500 Monitor Racks connected to it. Because the
Operator Display Software does not maintain any data files, the software must
have a connection to the Data Acquisition computer in order to access these files
and the data they contain.
When used as a DDE server for Third Party software applications, the Data
Acquisition computer maintains current machinery data in memory in standard
formats that can be easily accessed.

Providing Data to 3500 Operator Display Software

When used with the 3500 Operator Display Software, the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software provides data collected by Machine Train
(train based displays) or by 3500 Monitor Rack (rack based displays).
Whichever method is used, the 3500 Monitor Racks must first be configured
using the Rack Configuration Software.

Rack based displays do not require the setup of machine trains.

It is a
method of receiving machinery information quickly to verify the operation of
your system and to perform checks on transducers, monitors, and rack
configurations.
To use the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software with Rack based
displays:
1. Configure all 3500 Monitor Racks using the Rack Configuration Software.
2. Install and configure the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software according
to instructions presented on page ? of this section. This is a very short
process and includes the Data Acquisition Parameters, Connection
Parameters, and Passwords.

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3. Connect the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer to the 3500 Monitor

Racks.
4. Run the Host Port Test Utility to verify communications between the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server computer and the 3500 Monitor Racks.
5. Initiate data acquisition.
Once this process is completed, connection to the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
computer by the Operator Display software will produce current value, trend,
and bargraph displays for each rack (not train) connected to the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server computer. Racks will be identified by their rack
address.

Train based displays result from assigning your configured 3500

monitor channels, or points to specific Machine Trains. The points are then
displayed as a train unit and not by rack. This means that a single Machine
Train can contain points from several different racks. This provides a more
logical view of machinery data.
Two utility programs have been provided to group your points:
<
<

Software Configuration Utility

Train Component Utility.

These utility programs have individual icons within the 3500 Software Group
and are explained in detail on page ?.
To use the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software with Train based
displays:
1. Configure all 3500 Monitor Racks using the Rack Configuration Software.
2. Run the Software Configuration Utility to define Machine Trains and assign
monitor channels, Keyphasors, and relays to each Machine Train
(mapping).
This software allows you to draw your Machine Train Diagrams and place
your most important monitor channels, Keyphasors and relays on the

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diagram.
3. If necessary, run the Train Component Utility to build custom machinery
train components for your Machine Train Diagrams. (Many machine
components have already been provided for you)
4. Install and configure the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software according
to instructions presented on page ? of this section. This is a very short
process and includes the Data Acquisition Parameters, Connection
Parameters, and Passwords.
5. Connect the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer to the 3500 Monitor
Racks.
6. Run the Host Port Test Utility to verify communications between the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server computer and the 3500 Monitor Racks.
7. Initiate data acquisition.
Once this process is completed, connection to the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
computer by the Operator Display Software will produce Machine Train
Diagrams, current value, trend, and bargraph displays for each Machine Train
defined in the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer. Machine Trains will be
identified by name.
Providing Data to Third Party Software
When the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software is used to provided data to
Third Party Software, no Machine Train definitions are necessary. Any Third
Party Software application that can act as a DDE client can access the
machinery data collected by the Data Acquisition computer.

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If you are using Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows NT 3.5, or Windows
95, machinery information is also available over a network using NetDDE.
To use the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software as a server to Third
Party applications:
1. Configure all 3500 Monitor Racks using the Rack Configuration Software.
2. Install and configure the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software according
to instructions presented on page ? of this section. This is a very short
process and includes the Data Acquisition Parameters, Connection
Parameters, and Passwords.
3. Connect the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer to the 3500 Monitor
Racks.
4. Run the Host Port Test Utility to verify communications between the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server computer and the 3500 Monitor Racks.
5. Initiate data acquisition.
6. Install and configure Third Party software according to manufacturer's
instructions.
7. Refer to the DDE Communication Section, page ?, for topic and item
information for 3500 Monitor Rack values.

Data Acquisition Software Operation

Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software is sold separately and shipped on 3.5
inch high-density floppy diskettes. See page ? for installation instructions.
Start the Data Acquisition /DDE Server Software by double-clicking your
mouse on the Data Acquisition/DDE Server icon. The following display will
appear :

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Setup
The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software must be setup to operate properly.
Setup consists of specifying how the computer will communicate with the 3500
Monitor Racks, identifying which racks will communicate with the computer,
and selecting which hard disk files contain the rack configuration information.
After the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software has been set up to
communicate with one or more 3500 Monitor Racks, these parameters may be
saved to the hard disk for permanent storage. Data Acquisition setup files have
a file extension of .DAS.
If you will be using the Data Acquisition Software to call into multiple
installations, setup (.DAS) files may be saved for each installation. A Data
Acquisition computer communicating remotely with 3500 Monitor Racks may
have more than one .DAS file.

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Select Setup to display the following screen:

Select Data Acquisition to define parameters

controlling how the computer will collect data.

Setup Option

Use this option to...

Train Configuration
Directory

Identify the disk and subdirectory where the train

files for the connected racks are stored
(MCTRAINS.LGL, COMP.DEF, *.RAK).
Typically, C:\3500\TRAINS\PRIMCFG.

Locate

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Locate other subdirectories.

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Setup Option
Create Rack Based
Trains

Startup

Use this option to...

If the Data Acquisition software will NOT be
using Machine Train Diagrams, check this box to
report machinery monitoring data values grouped
according to 3500 Monitor Racks. Each Monitor
Rack will be considered a single Machine Train.
Identify whether or not your Data Acquisition
Software will automatically initiate
communications with the 3500 Monitor Racks
once the Data Acquisition Software has been
started.

Automatic

Initiates rack communications without operator

intervention.

Manual

Initiate rack communications by operator request.

Automatic Date/Time
Synchronization

Cause the date and time in the Rack Interface

Modules of the 3500 Monitor Racks to be set to
the date and time of the Data Acquisition
Computer.

Enable

Synchronize data and time when the Data

Acquisition Software initiates communications
with the 3500 Monitor Racks.

Disable

No date and time synchronization is done.

Real-time Trend

Set the amount of RAM used to store real-time

trend values. The range of values is 500 Kbytes to
10 Megabytes. See calculation instructions below.

Real-time Trend Requirements

Real-time trend data is collected continuously for all configured points
connected to the Data Acquisition computer. Machinery data values are
collected as fast as the Data Acquisition computer can request and process the
data.
The items which affect the rate of real-time data collection are:

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1. The type and speed of the processor in the Data Acquisition computer.
2. The number of other applications currently running on the Data Acquisition
Computer.
3. The baud rate between the host computer and 3500 Monitor Racks.
4. The byte time out set in the RIM of the 3500 Monitor Rack. This value is
set during Rack Configuration.
5. The number of 3500 Monitor Racks and the number of monitors in each
rack being polled by the Data Acquisition software.
Real-time trend values are accessed using the 3500 Operator Display software.
The speed at which machinery data can be gathered from a 3500 Monitor Rack
depends upon the number of racks connected to the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server computer. If only one rack is connected (at 38.4 Kbaud) to the Data
Acquisition computer, real-time trend data will be collected approximately every
0.5 seconds. If eight racks are connected to the Data Acquisition computer,
real-time trend data will be collected approximately every four seconds.
Use the following formula to calculate the amount of RAM needed, and the realtime trend time span:
Required RAM

Total Real-time Trend Time Span =

Number points x 50 bytes x Number

samples desired
Time to poll rack x Number racks x
Number samples

Where:
Number points

60

Number of configured points

(monitors, relays, Keyphasor
transducers) on all 3500 Monitor
Racks. The maximum number of
points for a single rack is 672.

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Number samples desired

Time to poll rack

Total number of real-time trend

samples you wish to have available for
each point. Maximum number is 700
per point.

Baud Rate

Time to Poll rack

(seconds)
Average

Maximum

2400

3.7

10.8

4800

2.0

5.9

9600

1.2

3.2

19,200

0.77

1.8

38,400

0.55

0.55

Example:
A Data Acquisition computer* is connected to four racks daisy-chained
together. Each of the four racks has six four-channel monitors and a single 4
Channel Relay module. The computer communicates at 19,200 baud with the
RIM of the 3500 Monitor Rack. How much RAM is required to store 700 realtime trend samples for each point?
* Assume the computer has a 486 processor with a 50 MHz clock and is
executing Data Acquisition and Operator Display software.
* Typical time to poll a rack assumes that the rack contains 7 Prox/Seis
monitors with all channels configured as Radial Vibration channel type.

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Number points

= 4 racks x
[ (4 channels x 6 monitors) + (4 channels x 1 relay)]
= 112 points

Required RAM

= 112 x 50 x 700
= 3,920,000 bytes

Total Real-time
Trend Time Span = .77 second x 4 racks x 700 samples
= 2156 seconds
= 36 minutes
You will need 4 Megabytes of RAM storage to hold 36 minutes of real-time
trend data for your 112 points. After 36 minutes, the first (oldest) trend
values will be overwritten with the newer trend values.

Note:

The amount of RAM used for Real-time trends can affect the
performance of your Data Acquisition Computer. The more memory used for
trends, the less memory available for other operations. Remember also, that
historical (disk based) trends are also available. See page ?.

Connection Parameters
Connection Parameters identify how the Data
Acquisition computer will communicate with the
3500 Monitor Rack.

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Setup Option

Use this option to...

COMM port

Identify the number of the RS232 port you used

for the modem or direct connection to the first
3500 Monitor Rack.

Baud Rate

Identify the data transfer rate between the COMM

port and the 3500 Monitor Rack.

(Direct)

The transfer rate between the COM port and the

3500 Monitor Rack. Direct connections can
generally handle baud rates to 38.4 Kbaud.

(Modem)

The transfer rate between the COM port and the

modem. A modem connection can generally be set
to 19.2 Kbaud.

Connection Type

Define the type of connection between the Data

Acquisition computer and the 3500 Monitor
Racks.

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Setup Option

Use this option to...

Modem

A link that uses an internal or external modem at

the Data Acquisition computer and at the first
3500 Monitor Rack. Rack Modems are initialized
using the Rack Configuration Software.

Direct

A link that uses an RS232 or RS422 direct cable

link from the computer to the RIM or RIM I/O
Module.

Modem Type

Describe the brand of modem you are using. The

Hayes Ultra 9600, Optima 9600, or Motorola
Fastalk II 19200 are recommended for use with
the 3500 Monitoring System. Other modems,
particularly Hayes compatible, may be used.

Modem Initialization
String

If your modem is not one of the Bently Nevada

approved and tested modems, you may need to
insert an initialization string in this field to
configure the modem connected to the Data
Acquisition computer. Refer to the specific
Modem Users Guide or Operation Manual for
information concerning this string.

Phone Number

The phone number at the first 3500 Monitor Rack.

Enter the number exactly as you would dial it from
the phone where the Data Acquisition computer is
located. Use commas (,,,) to insert pauses in the
dialing sequence.
If you dial a special number (such as 7 or 9) to get
an outside line, include this in the phone number.
Credit card numbers may also be inserted in this
field. This parameter is used only for modem
connections.

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Setup Option

Use this option to...

Dialing Method

Select the type of signal used by the telephone.

Available options are pulse (often called rotary) or
touch tone.

Seconds to wait for

Answer

Specify the number of seconds to wait for a valid

connection between the host computer and the
3500 rack modem.

Rack Addresses and Passwords

Rack Address parameters define the 3500
Monitor Racks that communicate with the
Data Acquisition Computer.

Use this screen to define the 3500 Monitor Racks connected to this Data
Acquisition computer. In the example shown, two racks are connected. The
racks have addresses of 1 and 2 and both require a password.
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machinery monitoring data from the rack. 3500 Monitor Rack passwords are
specified as the Connect Password in the Rack Configuration Software.
After you enter all of the Setup parameters, select the OK button to return to the
main screen.
Saving and Retrieving Setup Files
You may save your Setup to be recalled at another time. Select the
Save Setup icon or Select File and Save or Save As to make a permanent copy
of your Setup parameters on the hard disk.
Setup files have a .DAS extension and are stored by default in the
X:\3500\DA_DISP\SETUP subdirectory.
To recall a previously stored Setup file, select the Open Setup File icon, or
select File, and Open.
It is important to Open the correct .DAS file before attempting to communicate
with the 3500 Monitor Rack(s).

Data Acquisition Server Password

You may assign a password to the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software to
secure access to the Data Acquisition computer and the 3500 Monitor Rack(s).
This password must be entered by any Operator Display computer connecting to
the Data Acquisition Software from another node on a network or from a remote
location.
Select File, and Password... to display the password dialog box:

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To enter a new password, type it into the New Password field. To change an
existing password, type the old password into the Old Password field and enter
a new one in the New Password field.
You must Confirm New Password by typing it a second time EXACTLY the
same way it was entered in the New Password field.

Initiating and Terminating Data Acquisition

Before you begin collecting data, verify the connection with the rack by running
the RIM Host Port Test Utility.
To begin collecting machinery monitoring data, select Data Acq. with your
mouse pointer and click once to reveal the 3500 Data Acquisition dialog box.

Idle means the computer is NOT actively collecting machinery data from 3500
Monitor Rack(s). To begin data acquisition, place the mouse pointer on Initiate
and click once.
After initiating data acquisition with the 3500 Monitor Rack(s), the Data
Acquisition state will be Acquiring Data. This state indicates that the Data
Acquisition Software is currently gathering machinery data from the 3500
Monitor Rack(s).
Data acquisition may also be initiated from the Operator Display Software. See
page ? for further information.
Computer Log
A Computer Log is a chronological list of occurrences affecting the operation of
the Data Acquisition computer. This log will record events that pertain ONLY
to the computer being accessed.

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The contents of the computer log depend on how the computer displaying the log
is connected. When viewing the computer log, you will view the log of the
computer you are operating or the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer you
are connected to.
Computer System

The Computer Log will

Contain....

Computer running Operator Display

and Data Acquisition

Events from both the Operator

Display and the Data Acquisition
Software.

Computer running Operator Display

Software on a network but not
connected to a Data Acquisition
Computer

Events from the Operator Display

Software.

Computer running Data Acquisition

Software only

Events from the Data Acquisition

Software.

Computer running Operator Display

Software and connected to a Data
Acquisition Computer (via remote or
network)

Events from the Data Acquisition

Software.

To access the Computer Log, click the mouse pointer Computer Log and then
Show.

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This sample shows the latest 2000 events. The most recent event appears at the
top of the list. Use the arrows to scroll the list up and down to view the events
on the current page. Each page contains 20 entries. To view additional pages,
use the horizontal slide bar located at the bottom of the screen.
Computer Log events will show when Data Acquisition was initiated and
terminated, when connections were made from other computers, when trend
parameters were set and changed, and other events affecting the operation of the
Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software.
To remove the Computer Log from your display screen, select Computer Log
and Hide.

Historical Trend
One of the primary functions of the Data Acquisition Software is to store long
term trend information. All historical trend information is stored in point based
files on the Data Acquisition computer hard disk. The Data Acquisition
Software will continuously fill trend files for each Monitor and Keyphasor
channel in the 3500 Monitor Racks.
Each trend file is built by the Software Configuration Utility and contains a user
specified number of samples. The samples are filled in a round-robin fashion
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overwritten with the newest trend sample. Refer to page ? for more information.

Troubleshooting
If the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software is unable to collect data from the
3500 Monitor Racks, a dialog box describing the problem will be displayed,
and/or an entry will be made in the Computer Log. Dialog boxes look like this:

By reading the message, you should be able to correct the problem and continue.

Third Party Server Connectivity via DDE

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) allows different software applications to access
collected machinery data. This means the Data Acquisition Software collects
machinery data from 3500 Monitor Racks and stores the data under specific
'topics' and 'items'. Other software products can use these topics and items to
retrieve machinery information.
Because machinery data is 'shared' through the computer's memory, applications
do not have to talk directly to the 3500 Monitor Racks to collect data. A 'map'
of DDE topics and items is included on page ?.
The following figure shows how three computers can use DDE and elements of
the 3500 Monitoring System to access data from the same 3500 Monitor Racks:

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<
<

<

A Bently Nevada Data Acquisition computer connected to two 3500

Monitor Rack containing channels from two machine trains.
A second computer connected to the Data Acquisition computer using an
ETHERNET network. The second computer is running Microsoft Excel
software to build a spreadsheet that includes machinery monitoring values
from the two trains.
A third computer is remotely connected to the Data Acquisition computer
and is displaying data using the Operator Display Software.
Configured 3500 Monitor Racks

External Modem

Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Computer.

Laptop with Internal Modem

Operator Display Computer

ETHERNET Network

Second computer on network

running Microsoft Excel

Using the DDE Server, the computer on the second node of this network is
accessing machinery monitoring values to produce spreadsheet data. The
Laptop computer is running the 3500 Monitoring System Operator Display
Software using the same information to produce current machinery value
displays and graphics.
Both the laptop and the computer on the second network node have established a
'connection' to the Data Acquisition computer using NetDDE communications.
Because of the multiple methods available for using the DDE Server properties
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explained here. However, the following information is necessary if you are

planning to set up a DDE Server installation.
<

The node on a network being accessed for machinery values MUST be the
node running the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software.

<

Use Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups, Windows 95, or Windows NT

for networking functions. This is the only networking interface tested and
recommended by Bently Nevada Corporation.

<

Remote computer to network computer connections are made via Remote

Access Service (RAS) supplied with Windows or Windows NT software.
RAS allows a remote computer to look like another 'node' on a network.
Currently Windows NT and Windows 95 are the only operating systems
which provide the RAS Server capabilities. If this type of functionality is
required, Windows NT or Windows 95 should be run on the Data
Acquisition node.

<

Any software application that supports Net DDE will be able to access and
use machinery monitoring data supplied by the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software.

For more information concerning 3500 installations with other hardware and
software products, see Part 2 of this manual.

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Operator Display Software

This section describes the 3500 Monitoring System Operator Display Software.
It includes the following information:
<
<

Requirements
Operator Display Software Operation
Connection to Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
Train Displays
Bargraph Displays
Current Value Displays
Trend Displays
Alarm Events and Active Alarms
System Events
Computer Logs
Initiating Data Acquisition
Setting Channel Switches
Adjusting Setpoints
Other Features

The Operator Display Software allows you to view machinery data collected by
the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software from the 3500 Monitor Racks. To
display machinery data, the Operator Display Software must 'Connect' to the
Data Acquisition/DDE Server. This connection can be:
<
<
<

Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software and Operator Display Software

operating on the same computer (a stand-alone system).
Operator Display Software operating on a remote computer with a modem
link to a computer running the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software.
Operator Display Software operating on a computer that is part of a
network. Other network nodes are using the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
Software.

Requirements
The following conditions must be met before using the Operator Display
Software:
<

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You must be operating this software on a computer with an Active

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connection to a Data Acquisition/DDE Server.

C The Operator Display Software must be installed and the following icons
present in the 3500 Software Group. Refer to page ? for instructions.

After a successful Operator Display Software installation, the following icons

will be placed in the 3500 Software Group:

Operator Display Software:

Used to display current values, bargraphs,

trends, Machine Train Diagrams, System
Event List, Computer Log, and Alarm Event
lists.

Software Configuration Utility: Used to specify historical trend parameters,

build Machine Train Diagrams, and MAP
configured points to Machine Trains. This
utility software is included with both the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display
Software packages. Refer to page ? for
additional information.
Edit Component Utility

Used to build custom machine elements for

Machine Train Diagrams. This utility software
is included with both the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server and Operator Display
Software packages. Refer to page ? for
additional information.

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Data Acquisition /
Display Tutorial:

Explains and shows how to use procedures

for Operator Display, Data Acquisition,
Software Configuration, and Edit Component
Software.

Operator Display Readme:

Provides additional information concerning the

Operator Display Software installation and
information not included in this manual or in
the Help system.

Operator Display Help:

Allows the Operator Display Help system to be

started outside the Operator Display Software.

Operator Display Software Operation

Operator Display Software can display machinery monitoring data in several
forms:
< Machine Train Diagrams
< Bargraphs
< Current Values
< Trend displays for selected time periods
< Alarm Event Lists
< System Event Lists
< Computer Logs

Note:

Connection: Data Acquisition/DDE Server to Operator Display

Operator Display software must be connected to an active Data

Acquisition/DDE Server computer. All data displayed will be from the Data
Acquisition computer.
To start the Operator Display Software:

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1. Select the Operator Display icon from the 3500 Software Group on your
Program Manager screen by placing your mouse pointer on the icon and
double clicking.

Connect to Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software

To begin viewing machinery data, you must first connect to a Data
Acquisition/DDE Server.
To connect to Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software:
1. Select File

2. Select Connect
3. Enter the complete name of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server to be
connected to. Use the Locate... button if necessary.
4. Enter a Data Acquisition password if one has been specified in the Data
Acquisition Software.
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connected 3500 Monitor Racks) associated with the Data Acquisition/DDE

Server computer will be available for display.
Train Displays

Each defined Machine Train has an icon group with the train name (in this
sample - TurbGen, Newtrn1 and Newtrn2) above two icons. This Train Menu
Bar contains all currently active trains.
If you selected Rack Based Trains, the Rack Address numbers will be displayed
in the Machine Train Name area.
Use these arrow keys to display any trains which may not be displayed on the
Train Menu Bar. Place the mouse pointer on the right or left pointing arrow and
click as many times as necessary. These train arrows are used only when all
currently active train names do not fit on the Train Menu Bar.
Click the mouse pointer on the Machine Train icon for the desired train to
display the Machine Train Diagram.
If Machine Trains have not been defined and configured using the Software
Configuration Utility, Machine Train Diagrams will not be available.

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Values on the Machine Train Diagram are updated continuously. Displayed

values show configured channels from the 3500 Monitor Racks. These include
monitor points, relay points, and Keyphasor points. Values are displayed in
different colors depending on their current values according to the following
conditions:
< Values printed in green are in the OK range
< Values print in yellow have exceeded their Alert or Alarm1 setpoints
< Values printed in red have exceeded their Danger or Alarm2 setpoints for
monitor points or have energized relays for relay points.
Use standard Windows commands to maximize, minimize, change the size of the
display, or move the display. Refer to the Windows manual for more details.

Machine Train Diagram displays are also available by clicking the mouse
pointer on the Train Diagram selection on the Menu Bar.

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Bargraph Displays
Place the mouse pointer on the Bargraph icon to display current values for ALL
of the points assigned to a Machine Train. This includes all points, even the
ones that have not been placed on the Machine Train Diagram.

Use standard Windows commands to maximize, minimize, change the size of the
display, or move the display. Refer to the Windows manual for more details.

Bargraph displays are also available by clicking the mouse pointer on the
Bargraph selection on the Menu Bar.
Use the 'scroll bars' located at the bottom and right of the display to move
through all of the points on the train.

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Each bargraph display contains 'cells' for each point and parameter. If a cell is
selected, the background will be gray. If it is not selected, the background will
be black. The current value is shown both as a decimal number and graphically.
You may request an additional cell of another value
for the same point. This will allow you to make
comparisons.
For example, you may want to view the direct and
1X amplitude values for the same point.

1. Place the mouse pointer on the cell and click the

right mouse button one time to display this dropdown menu:
2. Select Current Values.
3. On the Current Value screen, select any additional parameters you want to
display (for this example - 1X Amplitude).

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4. Select Update Bargraph to return to the bargraph display.

Use this method to

display two or more
values for the same
point. If desired, all
parameters for a
point may be placed
on the bargraph
display.
Before

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Current Value Displays

The Current Value display shows a complete list of the most recent values of all
the enabled parameters for a point. You may select the current value display
from the bargraph screen or from the Point Activities... selection on the Menu
Bar.
From the bargraph display, select the point, and click the right mouse button to
display the menu below. Select Current Values.

The Current Value display updates continuously.

The current value display shows:

<
<
<
<

Point Name
Point Location as R1S3C1 locating Rack 1, Slot 3, and Channel 1
Enabled proportional values for the point are listed in the TYPE column. A
check to the left of the value shows the value is enabled. Values for Direct
and 1X Amplitude are enabled in this example.
Current machinery monitoring values for the points are listed in the VALUE
column with the corresponding status in the STATUS column.

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<
<
<

Current Point Status. Valid status indicators include OK, NOT OK,
BYPASS, ALERT, DANGER, and INVALID.
The Keyphasor status and corresponding speed
Trip Multiply Status and Inhibit Status will show active or inactive
depending on the current settings.

The following selections are available from the

current values screen:

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Display Option

Use this option to...

Update Bargraph

Allow multiple values for a single point to be

placed on the bargraph display.

Adjust Setpoints

Change the Alert (Alarm1) and Danger (Alarm2)

setpoints for monitors.

Set Ch Switch

Allow channels to be bypassed and alarms to be

inhibited.

Help

Access the on-line help screen for more

information concerning this display or any of the
parameters shown.

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Note:

Adjusting Setpoints / Setting Channel Switches

Changes made to Setpoints and Channel Switches are sent directly to the 3500
Monitor Racks. These changes become permanent and all computers accessing
the same racks will see these changes made.
If two users are using the Operator Display Software on different computers, the
second computer will be 'locked out' until the first computer has completed
changes to Setpoints or Channel Switches. Complete access will resume to both
computers once the changes have been sent to the 3500 Monitor Rack(s).

Trend Displays
Both real-time and historical trends are shown using the trend display.
There are four ways to display trends:
<
<
<
<

Select Options... from the Operator Display Menu Bar.

Select a Bargraph cell and double-click the right mouse button.
Select a point on the Machine Train Diagram and double click the left
mouse button.
Select File Name from the Menu Bar and Historical Trend from the dropdown menu.

In the following example, the second method is used. Place the mouse pointer
on the desired bargraph cell and click the right mouse button. Select Trend
from the drop-down menu. The current real-time trend display is shown:

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The horizontal scale represents increasing time from left to right. The vertical
scale shows increasing amplitude from bottom to top.
Both real-time and historical trends may be displayed. Click the Options button
on the trend display to select a time span for displayed data.
Place the mouse pointer on the Options button and click once . The Trend
Options display is shown.

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Display Option

Use this option to...

Alarm Setpoints

Add or remove the Alert/Alarm1 and-or the

Danger/Alarm2 setpoints from the trend display.
An 'x' in the show box will place these values on
the trend display.

Select Trend
Variables

Add or remove the maximum, minimum, and-or

average trend values from the historical trend
display. An 'x' in any or all of these boxes will
place the selected value on the historical trend
display.

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Display Option
Scales
Fixed

Manual

Time View Scale

Use this option to...

Set the trend display vertical scale (amplitude
axis) to the minimum and maximum scale values
configured for the displayed point.
Set the trend display vertical scale (amplitude
axis) to the new values specified in the Min and
Max boxes shown beside Data Scales.
Select Historical or Real-time trend depending on
which type of plot you want to display. Historical
trend displays will select stored data from the hard
disk. Real-time trend data will select the most
current data available and will update
continuously.

Duration in Sec.

If real-time trend is selected, this will be the length

of time, in seconds, to display trend data. This
value is used to set the starting and ending points
on the time scale (horizontal axis) of the trend
display. Actual data displayed will be a portion of
the current trend allowing newer trend values to be
displayed as they are collected.

Min, Max

If historical trend is selected, these values

determine the starting and ending date and time to
be displayed on the time scale (horizontal axis) of
the trend display. All historical trend values
collected during the specified time period will be
displayed.
Notice the year is represented by the last two
digits of the year and the hour is specified from 0
to 24.

Help

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Access the on-line help screen for more

information concerning this display or any of the
parameters shown.

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Alarms
This icon indicates the condition of the highest Alarm status for all points for all
trains. There are two types of Alarm lists available:
<
<

Alarm Event Lists

- List of the last 1000 Alarm events for the 3500 Monitor Rack. This
list includes all alarms whether they are currently active or not.
Active Alarm List
- All currently active alarms listed by rack or by train. This list includes
only those points whose state remains in an Alarm condition.

Alarm events are stored in the RIM of each 3500 Monitor Rack and they
include:
<
<
<
<

Entered of left Alert or Alarm1

Entered or left Danger or Alarm2
Entered or left OK or NOT OK
Entered or left Relay Activated

Colors are used to note the type of alarm event:

<
<
<

A green background indicates there are no currently active alarms.

An active Alert/ Alarm1 is displayed with a yellow background.
An active Danger/Alarm2 is displayed with a red background.

View Alarm events by placing your mouse pointer on the alarm icon and
clicking one time.

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Use the top half of the display to select an Alarm Event List. These lists are
rack-based, showing all of the Alarm conditions occurring for modules in a
single rack. Select the rack to view by placing the mouse pointer on the rack
number and clicking once. Then click the mouse pointer on Select Rack.
Use the bottom half of the display to select a train based Active Alarm List.
Select the train list to view by placing the mouse pointer on the train name and
clicking once. Then click the mouse pointer on Select Train.
The active alarms for a train may also be viewed by clicking the mouse pointer
on the train name above the train/bargraph icons on the main display.
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The Alarm Event List is shown here:

This chronological list shows the newest alarm events at the top of the list and
the oldest alarm events at the bottom of the list.
Use the slider to move through the list by placing the mouse pointer on the slider
and dragging it to the left or right to display newer or older events.
Use the vertical scroll bar to move up and down on this page.
Place your mouse pointer on the Ack to acknowledge the alarm events for the
rack. By acknowledging these events, you stop the System Alarm indicator icon
from flashing.
An Alarm Event List will contain a maximum of 1000 alarm events.
These events will be overwritten as new events are added to the list.
If you want to keep a permanent copy of events, use the Save
Page, or Save All buttons.
Selecting Save All, requests a file name to save the information to. Use a file
naming standard easily recognizable to you or other operators in your plant.

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Example: R10-2301.ral would mean Rack 10, recorder date ending the 23rd
day of January. The file extension (characters following the period - ral) are
added to the file name for you to show that this is an alarm event list file.

You may store this file on any available drive in your system, including floppy
diskettes.
Alarm Event Lists may also be accessed from the main menu by clicking the
mouse pointer on Events on the Menu Bar.

To view stored System Events data at a later time, place the mouse pointer on
the Events selection and click once. Select Alarm and use the mouse pointer to
select the .RAL file you want to view. Remember that you must have
previously stored the file to be able to view it.
Use the Refresh button to view the most current information on the screen. Use
this button if other alarm events have occurred since the display was requested.

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Remove the Alarm Event List from the screen by placing the mouse pointer on
the '-' in the upper left corner of the screen and clicking twice.
Acknowledge Status shows whether an alarm has been viewed by an operator.
If an alarm occurs, the system alarm indicator will flash.
Flashing will continue until an operator acknowledges the alarm by locating it in
the active or alarm event list, selecting it, and placing the mouse pointer on the
acknowledge button and clicking once. If the alarm is still active, it will no
longer cause the system alarm indicator to flash.

Note:

Acknowledging Alarms

Do not acknowledge alarms without determining the cause for the alarm. It is
important to maintain a clean installation where setpoints are accurate and
alarms occur only when something is out of the ordinary.

System Event List

The system list describes events occurring in the 3500 Monitor Rack that are
NOT alarms. Each 3500 Monitor Rack contains a System Event List located
in the Rack Interface Module (RIM). Each list can store the last 500 rack
events. The System Event List records all accesses, self-tests, configuration
changes, and other operator initiated actions within the rack.
When the System List icon is flashing, a new event has been added to the list.
Place the mouse pointer on the icon and click once. The resulting display shows
the acknowledge status of the System Event List for each 3500 Monitor Rack.

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This list shows the current status (Acknowledged or Unacknowledged) of the

System Event List in each 3500 Monitor Rack. Place the mouse pointer on one
of the selections in the list and click once. A complete listing for that rack will
be displayed.

This chronological list of rack events shows the newest event at the top of the
list, and the oldest at the bottom.

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Use the slider to move through the list by placing the mouse pointer on the slider
and dragging it to the left or right to display newer or older events.
Use the vertical scroll bar to move up and down on this page.
Place your mouse pointer on Ack to acknowledge the events for the rack. By
acknowledging these events, you stop the System List icon from flashing.
A RIM System Event List will contain a maximum of 500 events. These events
will be overwritten as new events are added to the list. If you want to keep a
permanent copy of system events, use the Save Page, or Save All buttons.
Selecting Save All, requests a file name to save the information to.
Use a file naming standard easily recognizable to you or other operators in your
plant.
Example:
R10-2301.slf would mean Rack 10, recorder date ending the 23rd day of
January. The file extension (characters following the decimal point - slf) are
added to the file name for you to show that this is a system list file.

You may store this file on any available drive in your system, including floppy
diskettes.

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System Event List may also be accessed from the main menu by clicking the
mouse pointer on Events on the Menu Bar.

To view stored System Events data at a later time, place the mouse pointer on
the System selection and click once. Select System, and use the mouse pointer
to select the .SLF file you want to view. Remember that you must have stored
the file previously to view it.
Use the Refresh button to view the most current information on the screen. Use
this button if other system events have occurred since the display was requested.
Remove the System Event List from the screen by placing the mouse pointer on
the '-' in the upper left corner of the screen and clicking twice.

Note:

Always check the System Event List for EACH rack when you start
the Operator Display Software, or if you suspect you are having problems. It
describes whether or not you are connected to and communicating with all of
your 3500 Monitor Racks.

Computer Logs
Each computer has a Computer Log. This list contains information concerning
events affecting the computer including:
<
<
<
<
<

Connections to the computer by remote or network

Connections to Data Acquisition/DDE Servers
Initiation and termination of Data Acquisition
Changes to passwords
Any errors detected by the system

Each computer log will contain the last 2000 entries before it starts to overwrite
the earliest entries. When viewing the computer log, you will view the log of the
computer you are operating from OR the Data Acquisition/DDE Server

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computer you are CONNECTED to.

To access the Computer Log:
1. Select Events from the Menu Bar.
2. Select System... , and Computer Log from the second drop down menu.

A sample computer log will look like the display below:

Each entry in the log has a date and time stamp. The title of the list identifies
the Data Acquisition computer that contains the list (in this case BOB). Notice
some of the entries in the log to get an idea of the types of messages.

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Initiating and Terminating Data Acquisition

The Operator Display Software allows you to start and stop data collection at
the Data Acquisition Computer. This process is called initiating (start) and
terminating (stop). It is important to note that we are not closing or starting the
Data Acquisition Software, only the data collection process it performs. The
Data Acquisition Software continues as an active application on the Data
Acquisition Computer.
Initiating requests the Data Acquisition Software to begin collecting data from
the 3500 Monitor Racks.
To initiate data collection from the Operator Display Software:
1. Select File..., and Initiate Data Acq... The following screen is displayed:

2. Select the setup subdirectory and the .DAS file that represents the
connection parameters for the 3500 Monitor Racks connected to the Data
Acquisition Computer. See page ? for instructions on creating .das files.

Note:

You must be 'connected' to the Data Acquisition Computer

before initiating or terminating data acquisition.

3. Observe the status messages as the connection is made. If the connection is

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successful, the appropriate trains for the connected racks should be

displayed on the main Operator Display screen.
Terminating causes the Data Acquisition Software to stop collecting data from
the 3500 Monitor Racks.
To terminate data collection from the Operator Display Software:
1. Select File..., and Terminate Data Acq.... The following screen is
displayed:

2. If you have entered a password, you will be asked to input it to terminate

data acquisition. Observe the status messages as the data collection process
is terminated.

Setting Channel Switches

Each 3500 Monitor Channel has software switches which lets you bypass Alert
and Danger alarms, the entire channel, or specific alarms. The function of all
software switches is described in detail in the component and maintenance
manuals included with your 3500 Monitor Rack.
To set or reset a software switch:
1. Select the point (channel) which contains the switch to be set by displaying
the bargraph for the train containing the desired point. Click the mouse
pointer on the desired bargraph cell.

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2. Select Point Activities, and Set Ch Switch.

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3. Select the desired software switch by clicking on the circular button next to
the switch.

4. Transfer the new switch setting to the 3500 Monitor Rack by selecting the
Send button.

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Adjusting Setpoints
All Alert and Danger setpoints for a monitor channel may be adjusted from the
Operator Display Software. For a description of these alarm setpoints, refer to
the maintenance manual for the appropriate monitor.
To adjust monitor setpoints:
1. Select the point containing the setpoint to be adjusted by displaying the
bargraph for the train containing the desired point and clicking the mouse
pointer on the bargraph cell.

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2. Select Point Activities, and Adjust Setpoints.

3. Select the desired value type and alarm type (Alert or Danger).

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4. Enter the new setpoint value by typing the setpoint level or by moving the
setpoint slide, holding the mouse button down as you drag the slider.
5. Send the changed setpoints to the 3500 Monitor Rack by selecting the Send
Setpoint to Rack button.

Other Features - Rack Functions

Use the Rack Functions display to view or change the software switch settings
of a 3500 Monitor Rack. These settings are different from the monitor switch
settings.
To view or change 3500 Monitor Rack Switch Settings:
1.

Select File, and Rack Functions...

You will be asked to enter the connect password to change software switch
settings.

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Software Switch settings for the 3500 Monitor Rack may be viewed or changed
from this display. These switch settings apply to the entire 3500 Monitor Rack.
Rack Trip Multiply allows the input of an integer number that will be used to
increase the setpoint values for all channels on the rack. A multiplier of two for
the Alert setpoints causes all alert setpoints to be doubled while the trip multiply
switch is enabled . This feature is useful when you have a startup or overspeed
so that all of your monitor points don't continuously alarm.
Rack Inhibit allows you to override all alarms on the rack. With this feature
enabled, all alarm conditions are ignored for all channels on the rack.
After changes have been made, transfer the new settings to the 3500 Monitor
Rack by selecting the Send Software Switch button.
Selecting the Rack Reset button will clear all latched alarms and timed OK
channel defeats.
Make sure to set the correct Rack Address when viewing or changing rack
functions.

Other Features - Preferences

To set Preferences for the Operator Display Software:
1. Select File, and Preferences...

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Display Option

Use this option to...

Annunciator

Select audible alarms. Place a check in the Audio

box to hear a "BEEP" each time a new alarm or
system event is detected. This beep is in addition
to the flashing icons located at the top of the
Operator Display screen.

Save as Text

Select an alternative file format for the Active

Alarm List, Alarm Event List, and System
Event List. This option is valuable if you want to
import event lists into other applications.

Remember Passwords

Instruct the Operator Display Software to

automatically store and recall the 3500 Rack
Connect and Rack Configuration passwords.

Other Features - Windows Operation

Features available within the Windows software environment are accessible
within the Operator Display Software. These include:
< Maximizing and minimizing screen displays (windows)
< Multiple window displays on the same screen using 'tile' or 'cascade'
presentations.

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<
<

Use of horizontal and vertical scroll bars to move through screen displays.
Use of 'drop down' menu selections or icons to operate the software.
Multi-tasking.

Refer to the Windows Manual for information about these and other Windows
features.

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3500 Software Utilities

3500 Software Utilities let you customize the 3500 Operator Display Software
for your particular installation. This section explains how to use the utilities
and includes the following:
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<
<

<

Description of the Utilities

File Types
3500 Software Configuration Utility
- Rack Configurations (.RAK)
- Creating Machine Trains
- Grouping Channels in Machine Trains (Mapping)
- Building Machine Train Diagrams
- Setting up Historical Trends
3500 Edit Component Utility
- Creating Custom Train Components

Description of the Utilities

Two utilities are provided with the Operator Display and the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software packages:
Icon

Use this utility to...

Define Machine Trains and group (MAP) configured points
to Machine Trains. This utility is also used to build Machine
Train Diagrams and define historical trend parameters.

Create or edit Machine Train components.

If you run Operator Display and Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software

without using these utilities, all configured points will be accessed by rack
address number, with each rack considered to be a single Machine Train (rack

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based trains). You can display current values, trends and bargraphs, but you
will not be able to view Machine Train Diagrams or collect historical trend
information.
It is recommended you use these two utility programs to group your machinery
monitoring points and build Machine Trains and Machine Train Diagrams that
represent your installation and operations.

3500 Software Configuration Utility

The Software Configuration Utility uses information about the channels in 3500
Monitor Racks that is contained in rack configuration files. These files have the
file extension .RAK and are created when you use the 3500 Rack Configuration
Software. These files must exist in a directory (typically
\3500\TRAINS\PRIMCFG) on the hard drive of the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server computer before you can run the Software Configuration Utility.
When you use the utility to group (map) points to Machine Trains or to define
historical trends, the utility uses information from the rack configuration files to
create new files that contain information about trains and historical trends. The
following graphic shows how this process works.

Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Computer

Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Computer

3500ONE.RAK
3500TWO.RAK
3500THRE.RAK

3500 Software
Configuration
Utility

MCTRAINS.LGL
\3500\TREND\*.TRN

3500FOUR.RAK
.
.

The *.LGL files contain information about Machine Trains and the *.TRN files
contain information and data values for creating historical trends. The *.TRN

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files are always stored in the \3500\TREND directory. Since the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server uses these files to communicate with the 3500 Monitor
Racks, all of the *.RAK, *.LGL, and *.TRN files are stored on the Data
Acquisition computer and not on the Operator Display computer.

Creating Machine Trains

After the 3500 Monitor Racks have been configured and these configurations
downloaded to the racks, it is time to define the Machine Trains for the 3500
Monitoring System. By defining Machine Trains, you will be combining your
machinery monitoring points into specific groups that represent complete or
partial machinery units within your plant.
Each configured monitor, Keyphasor, and relay point in the 3500 Monitor
Racks may be assigned to a single Machine Train. "Mapping" is the term used
to assign configured channels to Machine Trains, and the Software
Configuration Utility is where the mapping is done.
To create a Machine Train:
1. Establish a connection with a Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer that
has valid rack configuration files (.RAK).
2. Use the Software Configuration Utility to define a Machine Train Name and
description.
3. Use the Software Configuration Utility to assign selected configured points
to a Machine Train (mapping).

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Note: The Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer is the location for all files
describing a 3500 installation. This is the computer that will be communicating
directly with the 3500 Monitor Racks so it must contain the information
pertaining to those racks. The Operator Display computer accesses the
information which is collected and stored on the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
computer. Data files are not stored on Operator Display computer or by the
Operator Display Software.

Rack Configurations (.RAK)

A rack configuration file is created when you build and Save or Save As..., a
file using the Rack Configuration Software. You assign a name to a rack
configuration and the extension .RAK is added when you save it. This file
(called NEWRACK.RAK in this example) contains information on all of the
configured monitor, relay, and Keyphasor channels in a single 3500 Monitor
Rack.

This sample rack - NEWRACK.RAK - has monitor modules in slots 2,3, and 4,
a 4 channel relay in slot 5, and two Keyphasor modules in slot 6. Our sample
Machine Train (NEWTRAIN) will be built containing configured points from
this rack.

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Machine Trains may contain points from more than one 3500 Monitor Rack. A
single Machine Train may have a maximum of one hundred (100) points.
Grouping Channels in Machine Trains - Mapping

Note:

Machine Trains and Machine Train Diagrams

A Machine Train Diagram is a graphical representation of a Machinery Train.

Points are MAPPED to Machine Trains. Some or all of these points may then
be selected to be displayed on the Machine Train Diagrams.
All points selected for a Machine Train may be viewed on a bargraph, trend, or
current value display. Only the points placed on a Machine Train Diagram may
be viewed on the diagram.
To map points to machine trains:
1. Select the Software Configuration icon from the 3500 Software Group on
the Program Manager screen. Double-click on the icon.
2. Connect to a Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer by selecting File,
Connect,
OR
by placing the mouse pointer on the connect icon and clicking once.

3. Select the Working Directory on the Data Acquisition/DDE Server

computer. Use the Locate button to list available directories.
4. Enter the password (connect password) for the working directory on the

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Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer. This is the directory where the

NEWRACK.RAK file is stored.
5. Complete the connection by selecting the Connect button and clicking once.
If a Machine Train file does not exist, the following message will appear:

6. Create a new Machine Train file by selecting Yes. The following screen
will appear:

Machine Train Icon

Racks with existing

configurations that have
not been mapped to a
machine train.

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7. To add a new Machine Train, select Machine Train, Add.., OR

place the mouse pointer on the Machine Train icon and click once.
8. Type in a name
and a
description for
the train you
want to add.
This example
uses the name
NEWTRAIN.
Use the Active
check box to
make the train
operational.
9. Select OK. The new train name and description will be added to the 3500
Machine Train Screen.

10. Notice all available racks with

'unmapped' points are displayed
in the lower right of the same
display:
Display the available channels
for a slot by double clicking on
the '+' to the left of the slot
name.

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11. Available channels for the

slot are displayed by
double clicking on the '+'
to the left of the Slot
name.
To remove the channel
identifications, double
click on the '-'.

12. Add a channel to the

selected train by
highlighting the channel number and then clicking the '>>' button. The
following dialog will appear:

The point name is displayed in the Edit Point Name dialog using the
following code:

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Add the channel to the train by doing one of the following:

-

Click OK.
Type a new point name into the Enter Point Name field and
click OK.

The point name will be added to the Point Name box and the channel
identification will be removed from the Available Points box.

13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 until all channels for the train have been selected
and placed in the Point Name box.
Each point (channel) is now 'mapped' to the Machine Train called
NEWTRAIN. They become a permanent part of NEWTRAIN until they
are removed, assigned to another train, or reconfigured.
14. Save the newly created train by selecting File, Save. This train information
is saved in the MCTRAINS.LGL file in the selected working directory on
the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer.

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Building Machine Train Diagrams

A Machine Train Diagram is a graphical representation of your machinery. It
may represent a full train or a portion of a train.
All points mapped to a Machine Train are displayed when a Bargraph is
requested using the Operator Display Software. Of these points, only those
placed on the Machine Train Diagram are shown when the diagram is selected.

Note:

Selecting Points to Display on Machine Trains

It is recommended that you select only the most important channels to be

displayed on your Machine Train Diagram. If a Machine Train Diagram
contains all of the points selected for the train, the display becomes cluttered and
difficult to read.
Build a Machine Train Diagram by selecting graphical components and mapped
points and placing them on your diagram to create a representation of your
machine.
To build a Machine Train Diagram:
1. Select Train Diagram,
OR
place the mouse pointer on the Train Diagram icon and click once. Your
display will resemble the following.

2. Build the graphical portion of the Machine Train Diagram by selecting

Components and clicking the mouse button once.

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A component list is displayed.

(See page ? for a complete list of
available components.)
Select each component of the
train and position it by 'dragging'
it with the left mouse button
depressed.
Continue to select components
and place them on your Machine
Train Diagram until you have a
representative drawing of your
actual train.

Machine Train Diagram Icons

Icon

Use this icon to...

'Highlight' a component. Once selected, a component may be
moved, deleted, duplicated, etc. Place the mouse pointer on this
icon, and then on the component to be highlighted.
'Cut' or remove one or more items from the drawing tablet. Select
and highlight the item to remove. Then, select this icon to 'cut' it
from the drawing tablet. To cut more than one item, hold down
the CTRL key while you highlight each item to be cut. Then
select this icon to cut all items.

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Icon

Use this icon to...

'Copy' or duplicate a highlighted component. Highlight the
component to be copied, then place the mouse pointer on the 'copy'
icon and click once. Return the mouse pointer to the drawing
tablet - the cursor will now be a '+'.
'Paste' a 'cut' component in a new location.
Return to your train mapping screen and add or delete points from
the Machine Train.

3. Add points to be displayed on your completed Machine Train Diagram by

selecting Display Variables... .
Double click the desired point to display all types of data for the point (for
example, direct, 1X amplitude, Not 1X, ...)

4. Select one point at a time.

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5. Select OK.
6. Place the mouse pointer on the point and keep the mouse button
depressed to drag the point to its correct position on the Machine Train
Diagram.
Continue to add points to the Machine Train using the same procedure.

7. Add lines to your diagram by selecting the line drawing icon. Once selected,
your screen cursor will change to a pencil. Keep the mouse button
depressed while you 'draw' the line from the point name to its location on the
Machine Train Diagram.
Use this same tool to underline titles or text on your diagram, or draw a
separate area to write other point values to.

8. To change colors or fonts used on your drawing tablet, select Options,

Preferences.... The following screen will appear:

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9. Add text and titles to your diagram by selecting Components, Text..., and
typing the information you want to add. Depress the mouse button to 'drag'
the text to the desired location.

Use the text feature to place titles on

components of your diagram, add notes
and other information, or add point names
to your Machine Train Diagram.

When you have completed your Machine

Train Diagram, select File, Save, to
update the MCTRAINS.LGL file in the Working Directory.

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Setting Up Historical Trends

Historical trend parameters are specified in the Software Configuration Utility.
Once enabled, historical trend information is captured for each configured
monitor and Keyphasor point. Historical trend data is collected at specified
intervals and stored onto the hard disk of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
computer.
The following trend intervals are available for storing trend data:
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<
<
<
<
<

10 minutes
20 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours

Hard disk storage requirements for historical trend data depends on the time
interval selected, the number of points configured, and the total number of
samples you wish to store. By specifying these parameters when you enable the
historical trend, the software will calculate the hard disk requirements for you.

To set up historical trending:

1. Start the Software Configuration Utility by selecting the icon from the 3500
Group.
2. Connect to a Data Acquisition computer by selecting the icon or File..., and
Connect.

3. Select File..., to display the drop-down

menu.

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4. Select Historic Trend... to display the Historic Trend Configuration screen.

5. Enter the parameters as explained in the following table:

Historical Trend Parameters

Parameter

Use

Enabled

Instruct the Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer to collect and

store historical trend samples for Machine Train points.

Disabled

Select this to NOT collect historical trend data.

Interval

The length of time between consecutive values stored in the

historic trend file. A 10 minute interval means trend samples will
be stored every ten minutes. Three values will be stored; a
maximum, a minimum and an average. These values represent the
average, maximum, and minimum of all data collected from the
3500 Monitor Rack during the trend interval.

Number of Select the total number of trend samples to store for each point.
Samples
Time Span This number is computed for you based on the trend interval you
select and the number of samples you want to store. If you select
an interval of 20 minutes and a number of samples equal to 100,
your time span will be equal to 2 days (time span is rounded to the
closest integer value in days). This means you will have
approximately two days worth of trend data available in the
historical trend file.

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Parameter

Use

Disk Space This number is computed for you and tells the total amount of disk
space that will be needed to store the historical trend data. This
Required
number is computed from the number of points on your Machine
Trains, and the number of samples you want to store.
The amount of hard disk space available on the current drive.
Available
Disk Space Make sure this number exceeds* the Disk Space Required, or you
will not be able to store the historical trend information you have
selected.
* This is your total hard disk space available. Make sure you leave enough
hard disk space for other applications you will be operating and for a
working area for the operating system you are using.
7. Select OK.

3500 Edit Component Utility

This utility allows you to change, delete, or add new components to be used in
Machine Train Diagrams. You can customize existing components or build new
ones by using basic drawing tools provided.

Creating Custom Train Components

The Software Configuration
Utility provides many
standard machinery
components for drawing
Machine Train Diagrams.
However, your application
may require components not
supplied with this software.
You can design and build
custom machinery
components using the Edit
Component Utility.
All components are stored in
a file called COMP.DEF

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located in the Working Directory of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server

computer.

Select the Edit Component Utility icon from the 3500 Software Group on your
Program Manager screen. Select File, and Connect to a Data Acquisition/DDE
Server.
A list of train component categories is displayed. Categories preceded by a '+'
indicate that a group of components is available within that category. Doubleclick the mouse pointer on the '+' to view the individual components in the
category.
Categories preceded by a machinery icon indicate a single component in the
group.

Drawing Table
You may:
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create a new component group for your custom components.

add custom components to an already existing group (category).
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If you are adding a new component group or adding a new component to an

existing group, you MUST name the component (and group) BEFORE you
draw the custom component. If this is not done, you may unintentionally
overwrite an existing component without meaning to.
To create a new component group for your custom components:
1. Select Component, and
New Group.

2. Type in the new group name.

3. Select OK.
4. Select the new group from the
component list and highlight it.
5. Select Component, and New
Group Component.
6. Enter the new component name and select OK.
7. Select the new component name from the list and highlight it.
8. Draw your new component.

To add new components to an

existing group:
1. Highlight the existing group to
add the custom component to.
In this example, 'Compressors'
is highlighted.

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2. Select Component, and New Group Component.

3. Enter the new component name and select OK.
4. Select the new component name from the list and highlight it.
5. Draw your new component.

To change the design of an existing component:

1. Select the component from the existing list. The component will be placed
on the drawing tablet.
2. Change the component using the drawing tools.
Use the drawing tablet and drawing tools to build your custom components.

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When you have completed

your component drawing,
select File, and Save.
The new component can
now be used to build your
Machine Train Diagrams.

Note: Only the basics of drawing Machine Train Diagrams and

adding new components have been covered in this manual. The
best way to learn the software is to use it.
Access the Data Acquisition/ Display Tutorial for more
information concerning building trains and train components.

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Remote Communications
There are several types of remote communications available with the 3500
Monitoring System. This section describes how to establish and maintain
remote communications. The following topics are explained:
<
<
<
<

Remote Communications Definition

Equipment Needed
- Modems
- Cables
Host to Rack Communications
- Requirements
- Setup
Host to Host Communications
- Requirements
- Setup

Remote Communications Definition

Modem remote communication uses modems to communicate between
computers or between a host computer and a 3500 Monitor Rack. Modem
communication requires a reliable phone line and compatible modems at both
ends of the communications. The 3500 Monitoring System recognizes the
following types of remote communications:
<

Host Computer to 3500 Monitor Rack

- An internal or external modem is connected directly to the RIM of the
first 3500 Monitor Rack and communicating with another internal or
external modem connected to a host computer. The host computer is
executing the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software to collect
machinery data values. See page ?.

<

Computer to Computer
- A computer is connected directly to the RIM of the first 3500 Monitor
Rack using either RS232 or RS422 cable. This computer is executing
the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software and is collecting machinery
data values.

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A modem on a second communications port of this computer must also

be used to allow one or more Operator Display computers to access this
same machinery data.
A second computer with an internal or external modem is
communicating with the first over standard telephone lines. The second
computer is executing the Operator Display Software to display the
machinery monitoring values of the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
computer. See page ?.

Equipment Needed
Remote communications requires hardware and software to operate. Hardware
includes modems and cables. Software requirements depend on the types of
communications you will be using.

Modems
In general, any Hayes compatible modem may be used for remote
communications. Bently Nevada Corporation has specified and tested the
following modems:
< Hayes OPTIMA 9600
< Hayes Ultra 9600
< Motorola FasTalk II 19200
Setup and initialization strings for each of these modems have been included in
the Bently Nevada 3500 Monitoring System Software Products.
If you use a modem that is not listed here, you may have to build an
initialization string to enable the modems to talk to each other. Refer to your
Modem Reference manual for information on how to build this string.
Any modem communications must have dedicated telephone lines, free of noise
and other interference.

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Cables
RS232 cables are needed if you are using an external modem connected to a
computer or 3500 rack. Cable part numbers and descriptions have been
included in the Appendix of this manual on pages ? to ?.

Host to Rack Remote Communications

Host to Rack Communications requires a modem at the host computer and at the
first 3500 Monitor Rack.
RS422 Cable

3500 Monitor Rack with

RS422 connection to first rack
3500 Monitor Rack with
modem installed in RIM

Data Acquisition / DDE

Server and Operator
Display Computer

Requirements
The modem at the host computer must be connected to a configured RS232 port
on the DigiBoard Asynchronous Communications card. Instructions for setting
up this card are on page ? of this manual.

Setup
The modem at the 3500 rack is initialized when the rack is configured. The
Rack Configuration Software includes entries for specifying a modem at the
front or rear port of the RIM. Once the rack has been configured and the
configuration downloaded, the modem initialization is complete.

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The modem at the host computer is initialized using the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software.
To initialize the modem:
1. Select the Data Acquisition/DDE Server icon from the 3500 Group on the
Program Manager Screen and double-click the mouse button.
2. At the first screen, select Setup from the Main Menu Bar.
3. Select Connection Parameters to show the following screen:

4. Select the Comm Port, Baud Rate, Connection Type, the Modem Type,
for the modem connected to the host computer.
Baud rate is the data communication rate between the computer and the
modem, and not between the two modems. The modems will adjust to a
baud rate that is compatible between them.

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5. If you intend to use a modem that is not included in the Modem Type list,
you may have to input a Modem Initialization String. Refer to your
Modem Reference Manual and the Appendix of this manual, pages ? to ?,
for details concerning this string.
6. Input the Phone Number at the rack. Input this number exactly as you
would dial it, including area code, credit card numbers, and other codes that
may be necessary within your operation. Use commas (,,,) for pauses.
Input the Dialing Method used by the phone at the computer, and the
Seconds to Wait for Answer. This is the amount of time you want the
modem at the host to wait for a response (answer) from the modem at the
3500 rack.
7. Select OK after all information has been entered.
8. To save this information, select File..., and Save As. Enter the name of the
Data Acquisition/DDE Setup file (.DAS)* which will be used to store the
setup information.
*More than one setup (.DAS) file may be stored on a Data Acquisition
computer. Each file reflects the parameters of the 3500 Monitor Racks
connected to the Data Acquisition computer for machinery data collection.

Host to Host Remote Communications

Host to host communications requires a computer and modem at the 3500
Monitor Rack(s) and a second computer with a modem at another location. The
computer at the 3500 Monitor Racks is executing the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software and is connected by direct RS232 or RS422 cable to the first
rack.

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RS422 Cable

3500 Monitor Rack

RS232 or
RS422 Cable
3500 Monitor Rack

Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Computer
Laptop computer with internal
modem running Operator
Display Software

Requirements
1. Modems at both computers may be internal or external. External modems
may be connected to standard RS232 communications ports provided on
most computers.
2. The Data Acquisition computer must be using Windows NT 3.5, or
Windows 95 operating system and have the Windows Remote Access
Software (RAS) server installed and operational.
3. The Data Acquisition computer must continuously collect machinery
monitoring data from the 3500 Monitor Racks.

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4. The Operator Display computer must be using Windows for WorkGroups

3.11, Windows 95, or Windows NT 3.5 software. The computer acts as a
Remote Access Server ( RAS) client to the Data Acquisition computer.
5. If the Data Acquisition computer contains Machine Train configurations,
Machine Train Diagrams can be displayed at the Operator Display
computer.

Setup
This procedure shows how to use Windows Remote Access Service (RAS) to
connect an Operator Display Computer to a Data Acquisition computer using
modem communication. With this connection, the Operator Display computer
has complete access to machinery data as if it were another node on the same
network with the Data Acquisition computer.
To set up a Data Acquisition/DDE Server Computer:
1. Verify that Windows NT 3.5 or Windows 95, and the RAS Server software
is installed and operational on this computer.
2. Configure the RAS software (refer to page ? for Windows NT and page ?
for Windows 95).
3. Initiate data acquisition. For complete instructions on setting up the Data
Acquisition Software, refer to page ? in the Data Acquisition/DDE Server
section of this manual.

To configure the RAS Server software (Windows 95):

Note: In Windows 95, RAS is referred to as "Dial-up-Networking".

Windows NT refers to it as Remote Access Service or RAS.
1. Open the Control Panel folder.
2. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the Windows Setup "folder tab".

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4. Select the "Communications" item.

5. Select the "Details" button.
6. Check the "Dial-up-Networking" option.
7. Select OK.
8. Insert the Windows 95 CD ROM (or the requested install diskettes) and
select OK.
9. Windows 95 will install "Dial-up-Networking" and you will then be able to
run and configure the program using the "Start" button.

To configure the RAS Server software (Windows NT):

Note:

In Windows 95, RAS is referred to as "Dial-up-Networking".

Windows NT refers to it as Remote Access Service or RAS.

1. Open the Control Panel Group.

2. Double-click on the Network icon.
3. Select the Add Software button.
4. Select the Remote Access Service Software from the resulting list OR insert
the CD ROM or diskette with the appropriate software when prompted.
5. Select Continue.
6. After the server has been loaded, select OK and exit the network setup.
7. You may be required to restart Windows NT to have the new changes
incorporated.
8. Once the RAS Server has been loaded, select the Remote Access Admin
icon from the Network group.

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9. The Remote Access Admin screen will be displayed. Select Server..., and
Select Domain or Server to enter the name of the group (domain) or the
name of the computer where the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software is
located. Select OK.
10. Select Users, and Permissions to display the following screen:

11. Add the name of the Operator Display Computer to the Users list. Select
OK.

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Note:

By adding 'Guest' to this list, you can allow anyone to call in using
RAS without a password. However, this is not a recommended method to use
due to the lack of security precautions taken.

12. Select Server and Start Remote Access Service to initiate Remote Access
Communications to this computer (server). You will now have the
capabilities to call into this computer using RAS to access the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server software.

To set up an Operator Display Computer:

1. The Operator Display computer uses the RAS client software to
communicate with the Data Acquisition computer. The software is included
with Windows for WorkGroups 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.5
software.
2. Select the RAS icon from the NETWORK group on the Windows Program
Manager screen.

3. Configure the client software by selecting Setup and then Configure from
the Main Menu Bar.

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4. Input configuration parameters according to your system setup.

5. Connect to the Data Acquisition computer by selecting the Dial icon.
6. After the RAS client software has successfully connected to the RAS server
software on the Data Acquisition computer, the Operator Display Software
may Connect to the Data Acquisition Software. Refer to the Operator
Display Software section, page ?, of this manual for connection instructions.

Note:

Remember that the RAS software simulates a Microsoft Network.

(Select File, Connect, Network from the Operator Display Software.)

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Networks
This section includes:
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Network Definition
- Master-slave
- Peer-to-Peer
Network Communications
- Software
- Hardware
- Ethernet
3500 Supported Networks
- Installing a ThinNet Ethernet Network
- Installing a Thicknet (Standard) Ethernet Network
- Installing a Fiber Optic Network
Network Hardware and Software
- Hardware
- Software
Network Installations
- Windows for WorkGroups
- Windows NT
- Windows 95

Network Definition
A network allows the connection of one or more computers for the purpose of
sharing information. Networks may operate over hardwired cable connections
or remotely over modems. Networks operate in one of two forms:
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Master-slave
Peer-to-Peer

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Master-slave
These networks generally
have a single computer
acting as the controller for
several computers linked
directly to it. This single
computer becomes the
'master' and all
communications and
transfers of information go
through the master. This
computer usually has a
large storage capacity and
separate areas for each
computer linked to it. In
this type of network, the
master must be active for
the network to operate.

Slave

Slave

Master

Slave

Slave

Peer-to-Peer
A Peer-to-peer network does not
have a single controlling
computer. Instead, all computers
on the network have access to all
other computers. Information
shared between computers
depends on the types of 'access'
set up between the computers. If
one computer in this type of
network fails, others computers
on the network are not affected.

Peer

Peer

Peer

Peer
Peer

The 3500 Monitoring System

software uses peer-to-peer
networking.

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Network Communications
Protocols (both hardware and software) set standards of communication for
networks. There are several industry standard protocols available. They allow
data from one computer to be transmitted and recognized by another computer
on the same network.
Networks require both hardware and software to establish and maintain
communications. This section describes the network hardware and software that
has been tested with the 3500 Monitoring System.

Software
3500 Monitoring System software can use a variety of protocols, but has been
tested and approved with the following protocols:
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TCP/IP
IPX
Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) is a common

protocol used in many industrial and office environments. It is recognized by
many network software products and may be required to allow network packets
to pass through routers and bridges.
IPX is a network protocol used by Novelle. It has been in existence for many
years and is a common form of network communications. Many existing
networks use this protocol.
Windows for WorkGroups has its own network protocol already included with
the Windows product. Because network and Windows access has been included
in the same package, this is the simplest protocol to use with the 3500
Monitoring System software.

Hardware
Connections between computers on a network must also follow a set of
guidelines to ensure proper network operation. The 3500 Monitoring System
software has been tested and approved on Ethernet Networks.

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Three network cabling structures are supported by the 3500 Monitoring System
software:
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ThinNet
ThickNet
Fiber Optic

The type of structure used will depend on the number of computers on your
network, the distances between computers, and the amount of electrical or
mechanical noise present at your installation.
Additionally, each computer on your network will require a network card
installed in one of the slots of the computer. Install the network card using the
documentation the comes with the card. Install the network using the procedure
on page ?. This card will have a BNC, AUI, or twisted pair connector. One of
these connectors will connect directly to the cable for your network
transmissions.
Many of the newer computers can be ordered with a network capability already
installed.

Ethernet
Ethernet refers to a hardware protocol. This is a lower level protocol than that
used for the 3500 Monitoring System communications (TCP/IP, IPX, Windows
for WorkGroups). Many computers can be connected on an Ethernet protocol
network, and can communicate with one another. If only three or four of those
computers are using 3500 Monitoring System software, there is no need for the
other computers on the network to use or recognize 3500 Monitoring System
transmissions. The 3500 Monitoring System software uses Ethernet protocols
for all its network transmissions. This means it can be integrated into an
already existing Ethernet network without affecting the current operation of the
existing network.

3500 Supported Networks

The 3500 Monitoring System supports three network hardware structures.
Consider the following factors when you choose which structure to use:

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number of computers on the network

maximum and minimum distances between computers in the network
amount of electrical and mechanical noise in the plant
size and expansion capability of the existing network
number of remote connections to the network

All of these factors will affect the installation of your network hardware. As
mentioned earlier, three network hardware structures are supported by the 3500
Monitoring System Software. Select the one that best suits your requirements.

Installing a ThinNet Ethernet Network

A ThinNet network uses BNC connectors and ThinNet RG58 coaxial cable.
You may select either a star or a bus structure for a ThinNet network,
depending on your needs. A bus structure strings all of the computers along a
single Ethernet cable. The following example shows a ThinNet bus structure.

607 ft. (185 m)

50 Ohm
Terminator

50 Ohm
Terminator
BNC 'T' Connector

BNC 'T' Connector

607 ft. (185 m)

607 ft. (185 m)

Local BNC
Repeater

BNC 'T' Connector

BNC 'T' Connector

607 ft (185 m)

607 ft. (185 m)

Local BNC
Repeater

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50 Ohm
Terminator

607 ft. (185 m)

Local BNC
Repeater

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A ThinNet star installation has a central repeater connected to several

computers. The following is an example of a ThinNet star structure:

50 Ohm
Terminators

Multiport
Repeater

BNC "T"
Connectors

A ThinNet installation must meet the following restrictions:

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Maximum number of computer stations (nodes) on the network is 100.

Maximum number of nodes allowed for the 3500 Monitoring System
software is 10. [An existing network can add ten 3500 Monitoring System
nodes as long as the total number of nodes on the entire system does not
exceed 100.]
Minimum distance between two computer stations (nodes) is 0.5 m (1.6
feet).
Maximum cable length of the total network is 555 m (1821 feet).
[Maximum cable length in bus structure is three 607 foot segments with two
BNC repeaters.]

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<

Maximum single cable length is 185 m (607 feet). [This length is measured
from BNC connector to terminator.]
Each node is connected to network card using BNC 'T' style connector. [No
intermediate cabling is allowed.]
Cable ends must be terminated with 50 O BNC terminator

Refer to the following Bently Nevada Corporation part numbers for ThinNet
network installations:
Part Description

Part Number

ThinNet RG58 Coaxial Cable

20 ft (6 m)
60 ft (18.2 m)
100 ft (30.4 m)
600 ft (182.8 m)

103419-01
103419-02
103419-03
103419-04

Local BNC Repeater

02291087

BNC Transceiver

02291079

Multiport Repeater

02291075

ThinNet Connectors
50 O ThinNet Terminator
BNC 'T' Connector
Barrel Connector

02291081
02291082
02291083

Installing a ThickNet (Standard) Ethernet Network

Use this installation when the maximum distances exceed the 607 feet single
cable or 1821 feet total cable length of the ThinNet installation. In some
circumstances, a ThickNet installation may be more cost effective than a
ThinNet. If you have only two computer stations (nodes) separated by 1500
feet, it would be cost effective to install ThickNet cabling instead of ThinNet
with repeaters.
A ThickNet network can be installed as a bus or star just like the ThinNet. The
main differences between the two networks is the use of the AUI connectors and
a separate transceiver cable.

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Computer stations do not connect directly to the main cable as they do with a
ThinNet. Instead, short (165 ft (50 m)) transceiver cables connect the main
(spine) cable to the computer stations. Transceiver cables connect to the spine
cable using a vampire clamp. This clamp has teeth in it that cut into the spine
cable to establish a connection. The transceiver cable then connects to the
network card in each computer station using AUI connectors.
The following example shows a ThickNet bus structure:
50 Ohm
Terminator

1640 ft. (500 m)

Transceiver
Cable
165 ft (50m)

50 Ohm
Terminator

Standard
Transceiver

1640 ft. (500 m)

1640 ft. (500 m)

Local AUI
Repeater

1640 ft. (500 m)

1640 ft. (500 m)

1640 ft. (500 m)

Local AUI
Repeater

Local AUI
Repeater

All ThickNet installations must meet the following restrictions:

<

Maximum number of computer stations (nodes) on the network is 100.

Maximum number of nodes allowed for the 3500 Monitoring System
software is 10. [An existing Ethernet network can add ten 3500 Monitoring

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<
<
<
<

System nodes as long as the total number of nodes on the entire system does
not exceed 100.].
Minimum distance between two computer stations (nodes) in 2.5 m (8.2
feet).
Maximum cable length of total network is 1609 m (5250 feet). [Maximum
cable length in bus structure is three 5250 foot segments with two local AUI
repeaters.]
Maximum single cable length is 500 m (1640 feet). [This length is measured
from the AUI connector to the terminator.]
Each node is connected to the main (spine) cable using transceiver connector
and transceiver cable.
Maximum transceiver cable length in 50 m (165 feet).
Cable ends must be terminated with 50 O terminator.

Refer to the following Bently Nevada Corporation part numbers for ThickNet
network installations:

Part Description

Part Number

Standard Ethernet Spine Cable

100 ft (30.4 m)
500 ft (152.4 m)
1000 ft (304.8 m)

103418-01
103418-02
103418-03

Local ALI Repeater

02291086

Standard Transceiver

02291078

Transceiver Installation Kit (used to connect

vampire clamps to spine cable and verify
connectivity)

02291088

Spine Cable Connectors

50 O Spine Cable Terminator
Barrel Connector

Note:

02291084
02291085

Most Ethernet Transceivers have an SQE heart beat failure. For

proper operation, the SQE must be disabled.

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Installing a Fiber Optic Network

A Fiber Optic network can be installed over the longest distances. It is used
when:
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The total cable distance is greater than 1609 m (5250 feet)

Network cabling is located in areas of high electrical noise

Fiber Optic networks can be used in combination with either or both the
ThinNet and ThickNet networks as long as each network's restrictions are not
exceeded. Three different Fiber Optic installations are shown in the next few
pages. These installations used specific fiber optic cabling and hardware and
use the AUI connectors on repeaters and network cards.
Fiber optic network installations require expertise with handling the cables.
Cable cuts, splices and attachment of connectors should be done only by those
experienced with these components.
The following example shows an all fiber optic network installation:

Fiber Optic Cable

1.2 miles (2km)

Fiber Optic Hub

Tranceiver Cable
165 ft. (50 m)

Fiber Optic
Transceiver

Tranceiver Cable
165 ft. (50 m)

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The following fiber optic network joins a ThickNet and a ThinNet network
installation:

Remote Fiber Optic Repeater

1.2 miles (2 km)

1640 ft. (500 m)
Transceiver Cable
165 ft (50 m)
Standard
Transceiver

BNC Transceiver

607 ft.
(185 m)

Transceiver Cable
165 ft (50 m)

THICKNET ETHERNET

THINNET ETHERNET

Different network types may be combined, as long as you do not exceed the
individual requirements of each type.
This next example shows a fiber optic network connecting several other network
types.

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Location A

Location B

Location C
Remote Fiber Optic Repeater

Remote Fiber Optic Repeater

Transceiver Cable
Transceiver Cable

Transceiver Cable
BNC Transceiver

Fiber Optic Hub

ThinNet Ethernet
ThickNet Ethernet
Transceiver Cable

Fiber Optic Transceiver

Fiber Optic Hub

All Fiber Optic installations must meet the following restrictions:

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<
<

Maximum number of computer stations (nodes) on the network is 100.

Maximum number of nodes allowed for the 3500 Monitoring System
software is 10. [An existing Ethernet network can add ten 3500 Monitoring
System nodes as long as the total number of nodes on the entire system does
not exceed 100.]
Maximum cable length of total network is 5.8 km (3.6 miles). [For a single
fiber optic hub wit six cable connections, the maximum cable length from
hub to transceiver is 2 km (1.2 miles).]
Each node is connected to the main fiber optic cable using fiber optic
transceiver connector and transceiver cable.
Maximum transceiver cable length is 50 m (165 feet).
A single station may be connected to a fiber optic hub using transceiver
cable.

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Refer to the following Bently Nevada Corporation part numbers for Fiber Optic
network installations:
Part Description

Part Number

Fiber Optic Duplex Cable

XXXX = User specified length in feet

103420 - XXXX

Fiber Optic Hub

02291077

Remote Fiber Optic Repeater

02291076

Fiber Optic Transceiver

02291080

Note:

Most Fiber Optic cables are labeled with an A or B on each of the

fiber tubes. The A tube (transmit) on one end of the cable is physically
connected to the B tube (receive) on the other end.

Network Hardware and Software

Any network card supported by the Windows Operating System and your
computer will work with the three network installations described above.

Network Hardware
Hardware used will be determined by your installation. Use cables, cards, and
connectors compatible with your existing installation.

Network Software
Bently Nevada Corporation supports three network software products:
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Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups (version 3.11)

Microsoft Windows NT (version 3.5)
Microsoft Windows 95

All software packages include network applications and recognize some or all of
the protocols (TCP/IP, IPX, Windows for WorkGroups) used by 3500

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Monitoring System Software. Regardless of which network package you use,

your computer station (node) must meet the following requirements:
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IBM compatible computer with

- Minimum 386/20 processor and corresponding 80387 coprocessor
- 3.5 inch high density floppy diskette drive
- Microsoft DOS 6.0+ installed and operational
- Minimum 8 MB RAM
- Hard disk capacity for MS-DOS, Network Software, and any 3500
Monitoring System software products to be used [hard disk should have
minimum of 35 MB unused space]
- VGA compatible monitor
A network card installed with proper switch and jumper settings

With your computer operational as described, select the network software and
protocol you will be using and proceed with your network installation.

Network Installations
The following descriptions describe how to install the three protocols (Windows
for WorkGroups, TCP/IP, and IPX) with each of the supported operating
systems (Windows for WorkGroups, Windows NT, and Windows 95). These
are general instructions to give you an idea of the procedures necessary to build
an operational network.
There are many different types of computers and networks. Your installation
may not conform to these installations. Consult you network administrator or
operating system manuals for more information.

Windows for WorkGroups

Windows for WorkGroups allows you to configure multiple networks. In
general, each network card will support up to four adapters (network drivers)
allowing four different communications protocols with a single card. Depending
on the type of connection you are making on the network, the choice of adapters
will be made for you as long as the hardware you are connecting to has the same
adapter configured.

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Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions concerning network setup
procedures for your selected protocol (Windows for WorkGroups, TCP/IP,
IPX).

Windows for WorkGroups Protocol

You will need to setup the Windows for WorkGroups Operating Systems to
identify your Ethernet card and Windows for WorkGroups protocol.
To use the network features in Windows for WorkGroups, at least one network
adapter must be properly installed and set up on your computer.
If you are using more than one type of network (for example, if you are using
both a Token Ring and an Ethernet network), you need to install one or more
network adapters for each network type. Install the network adapter according
to the manufacturer's instructions. Add the driver to your operating system
according to the following procedure.
To add a network-adapter driver:
1. With Windows for WorkGroups installed, the following Network group
will be available on the Program Manager screen:

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2. Select the Network Setup icon to display the following screen:

In this example the Network used is the Compaq Integrated NetFlex

FNFT/PCI, with two configured adapters; Microsoft NetBEUI and
MIPX/SPX Compatible Transport with NetBEUI.
3. Select the Drivers button. The Network Drivers dialog box appears:

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4. Select the Add Adapter button to display the Add Network Adapter
screen:
.

5. Select the adapter you have installed from the list.

If you network adapter is not listed:
a. Select Unlisted, or Updated Network Adapter.
b. Place the requested diskette in the floppy drive, OR type the drive letter
and directory requested.
c. A dialog box will appear listing adapter drivers.
d. Select the network adapter you are using.
e. Some network adapters may require additional settings. If this is the
case, a dialog box will appear requesting these settings. In most cases,
select the Default settings. These can be changed later if they do not
work properly.
6. Select OK on all screens as you return to the Program Manager. Changes
will not take effect until you restart Windows.
If you encounter any problems select the Help button from any screen for a
more detailed explanation.
If you use Windows for WorkGroups protocol, you must designate one or
more nodes on the network as the 'server'. These nodes will usually be the nodes
operating the Operator Display software (see page ? for more information).

TCP/IP Protocol
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Microsoft does not officially support using TCP/IP with Windows for
WorkGroups.

IPX Protocol
Several IPX drivers are available with the Windows for WorkGroups operating
system. Use the procedures described for the Windows for WorkGroups
protocol described in the previous section to load the IPX driver you will be
using.

Windows NT
Network setup under Windows NT is very easy and almost automatic. When
you install Windows NT, the setup program will attempt to detect all available
Network adapters. You can then select Network software to install the
protocols.
To install additional adapters:
1. Open the control panel appelett.
2. Select the network icon from the control panel
3. To install a new or different adapter, or to select a new one from the list of
available adapters, select the Add Adapter button.
4. A list of available adapter choices will appear. Choose from the available
adapters or insert a disk with new adapters when prompted.
5. Select the Continue button.
6. Enter the requested settings (IRQ, IO address, etc.). In most cases, the
default settings should work. However, there may be conflict with other
devices installed on your host computer (mouse or sound card).
7. Select OK on each screen as you exit the network setup.
8. Restart Windows NT to incorporate the changes.

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TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP protocol software comes with your Windows NT CD. If you choose to
install TCP/IP protocol and related software components, they will be selected
from the CD ROM. You may choose to use and install TCP/IP software from
another vendor.
TCP/IP protocol requires an IP address, a subnet mask, and gateway addresses.
Obtain these from your network or system administrator.
To install TCP/IP protocol:
1. Open the control panel.
2. Select the network icon from the control panel.
3. In the Installed Adapter Cards Box, highlight you installed network card
adapter.
4. Select the Add Software button.
5. A box will appear containing software protocol choices. Select the protocol
you wish to add - TCP/IP.
6. Select Continue.
7. Follow the instructions on the Protocol Setup Screen or Installation Options
if necessary.
8. Select Continue or OK as requested.
9. After the protocol has been selected and set up, you may be prompted to
insert the Windows CD ROM path or installation diskettes.
10. When you have finished configuring the protocol, select OK.
11. Restart Windows NT to incorporate the changes.

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IPX Protocol
IPX protocol software comes with your Windows NT CD. If you choose to
install IPX protocol and related software components, they will be selected from
the CD ROM. You may choose to use and install IPX software from another
vendor.
IPX protocol requires an IP address, a subnet mask, and gateway addresses.
Obtain these from your network or system administrator. The procedure for
installing any type of protocol for Windows NT is the same for all types. Use
the same steps described for the TCP/IP protocol installation.

Windows 95
Windows 95 supports all three protocols used by the 3500 Monitoring system.
Use the following procedures to install TCP/IP or IPX protocols using the
Windows 95 Operating System.
To install network protocols for Windows 95:
1. View the Control Panel folder.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. Select the Add... button.
4. Select the Protocol item.
5. Select the Add... button
6. Select the appropriate protocol (as TCP/IP, IPX, etc.)
7. Insert the Win95 CD ROM or requested install diskette.
8. Select OK.
9. Following this installation, you will need to configure the selected protocol.
This requires an IP address. Get the address from your network
administrator or configure your protocol to obtain network addresses
dynamically.

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10. Select the Network icon from the Control Panel.

11. Select the install protocol.
12. Select the Properties button.
13. Configure the requested properties.
14. Windows 95 will have to be restarted for these changes to be in effect.

Note: The procedures provided here for adding network protocols, network
adapters, and other software are to be used as guidelines for your installation.
There are many different types of networks, and frequent changes to existing
operating system software. Because of this, it is always best to consult your
network and operating system manuals for the latest information.

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X Windows Connectivity
X Window is a standard Graphical User Interface (GUI) used on UNIX
systems. In general, a GUI is a mouse- and keyboard-controlled interface with
pull-down (drop-down) menus, onscreen buttons, scroll bars, and overlapping
windows for running separate applications. An X Window environment is a
client-server design that operates well over remote links.
The X Window system runs programs in one or more windows on a bit-mapped
screen. Users can run multiple programs at once in each window and switch
among windows by clicking them with the mouse.
This section includes
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3500 Operator Display Software in X Windows
Setting up an X Windows Display for Operator Display Software
- Installing WinDD on the Operator Display Computer
- Setting Up Network Communication on the Operator Display Computer
- Setting Up Network Communications on the Unix Workstation
- Testing the Communication Between the Operator Display Computer
and the Unix Workstation
- Transferring the Client Program from the Operator Display Computer
to theWorkstation
- Displaying Operator Display Screens on the Unix Workstation

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X Window Environment
The following diagram shows the basics of X Window operation:
Local (HP) Workstation

Remote System (PC)

NETWORK
X Window Server Program

Program B
Operation

Program C
Operation

Program A Displays
(Running Remotely)

X Protocol running
over TCP/IP
Network

Remote X Window
Client Program (WinDD)

ProgramA
Operation

Program B Displays
(Running Locally)

X Clients running in windows

Program C Displays
(Running Locally)

Workstation Display

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<

A program called the X Server runs on the local workstation and manages
its own windows and programs.
Each program window is called an X Client. The window interacts with the
X Server program running on the same computer using a client-server
relationship.
The X Server performs all the program operations (processing) for the X
Clients, interacting with those clients with a messaging system. X Server
controls the entire local workstation environment so that programs
cooperate when accessing memory and other system resources.
The X Server runs the X Windows Manager program that provides GUI
interfacing.
The X Server running on the local workstation can interact with programs
running on remote computers and display the output of those programs in a
local window. This interaction uses a client-server relationship. The local
server has complete control and the remote processes, called clients not
servers, are controlled by the local X Server.

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3500 Operator Display Software in X

Windows
The 3500 Operator Display Software may operate in an X Window environment
on a local workstation. The X Window interface between the X Server and
client is event-oriented. The system minimizes transmission time by transmitting
only the information necessary to update the X Server displays.
Since the 3500 Operator Display and Data Acquisition Software are personal
computer (PC) based applications, they do not run directly on an X Windows
workstation. However, the displays of these packages may appear on the
workstation. The diagram below shows the relationship between the
workstation and the PC and shows how the 3500 software uses these platforms.

TCP/IP
ETHERNET

X Server

PC running Data
Acquisition and Operator
Display Software

Setting up an X Windows Display for

Operator Display Software
This section shows how to display screens from a single PC running the 3500
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software and the 3500 Operator Display
Software on a workstation computer running a UNIX operating system.
Your own installation may include the single PC operating as a node on a
network and running just the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software with other
nodes running the Operator Display Software. There are many possibilities.
Each node accessed by the UNIX computer (HP Workstation) must be running

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the WinDD Operating System described here.

Bently Nevada Corporation has tested the Tektronix WinDD Operating System
for use with X Windows applications. The procedures in this section refer to
version 1.01 of this Operating System. If your software has a newer version
number, refer to the reference manual delivered with your software for more
complete information. Detailed installation steps are also provided with the
WinDD CD ROM.
These procedures assume a working knowledge of Windows NT type operating
systems, familiarity with client-server relationships, and an understanding of the
administration process involved in setting up client-server relationships. Be
prepared to spend some time, as much as half a day, with this installation and
verify all operations at each step. As with any installation, we recommend that
you backup your system before starting this procedure.
To display an Operator Display screen on a Unix workstation:
1. Install WinDD on the Operator Display computer.
2. Set up network communications on the Operator Display Computer.
3. Set up network communications on the Unix workstation.
4. Test the communication between the Operator Display computer and the
Unix workstation.
5. Transfer the client program from the Operator Display computer to the
workstation.
6. Display Operator Display screens on the Unix workstation.

Installing WinDD on the Operator Display Computer

Install WinDD on the PC you will be using to communicate with the HP
Workstation. WinDD replaces the Windows Operating system you are
currently using and operates like Windows NT. With WinDD installed, you
have all of the Windows capabilities you are familiar with, plus the additional X
Windows capabilities.
You may choose to add WinDD as a separate operating system on the PC. You
would then select which operating system to use each time you turn the PC on.
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You will need the following items to install WinDD:

< Setup Boot disks (3).
< WinDD installation CD.
< Base license disk.
< Network card, connectors, and cables for both the PC and the HP
worstation.
< IP network address and subnet mask for both machines. Obtain these
addresses from your system or network administrator.
To install WinDD on a PC:
1. Power down the PC.
2. Insert the Setup Boot Disk #1 and power up the PC.
3. Respond to the questions as they are asked.
4. Decide whether or not you will load WinDD as a separate operating System
or use it to overwrite a currently existing Windows NT operating system.
Answer Update to overwrite an existing system. Answer Install to add a
second operating system.
5. Complete the installation by following normal Windows NT setup
procedures.

Setting Up Network Communication on the Operator

Display Computer
If the PC running Operator Display is part of a network installation, use the
procedures for setting up a Windows NT network.
1. Setup your particular network protocols using procedures described in the
Network section of this manual. These may include IPX/SPX, TCP/IP,
NetBEUI, etc.
2. Setup the TCP/IP protocol to be used with the WinDD connection to the HP
Workstation. You will need the IP address and network mask for this step.
3. Set up the FTP Server Service to transfer the necessary files from your
WinDD installation disk to the workstation. The FTP is necessary only for
this transfer, and you may wish to disable it after the installation process is
complete. If it does not interfere with other operations, this service is
helpful for file transfers between the PC and HP Workstation.

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4. Install the base license disk when requested. Additional licenses can be
added anytime after the base license has been installed.
5. Use the User Manager icon and the WinStation Administration icon in the
Administration Tools group to setup user accounts for the PC and to
configure TCP ports for connections to other WinDD users.

Setting up Network Communications on the Unix

Workstation
Skip this section if your workstation already has an IP address and has the
TCP/IP protocol setup. In general, UNIX systems will have a networking tool.
These instructions use SAM which is available for HP workstations.
1. Setup the IP address and TCP/IP protocol on the Workstation.

Note:

The default address for a stand-alone workstation is 127.0.0.1. This

address cannot be used with WinDD because of its loop-back features. Another
address must be used. Request the IP address from the system or network
administrator.

2. Log into the HP Workstation as root.

3. Start X Windows if it is not already running.

Note:

Be very careful when logged in as root. This log in has unlimited

access and you may cause damage to your system.

4. Execute SAM by entering

#sam &
at the command line. SAM will start in a new window.

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5. Select the Networking/Communications-> menu item from the options list.

6. Select Network Interface Cards.
7. Select the network card to configure from the list displayed.
8. Select the Actions menu.
9. Select Configure.
10. Enter the Internet (IP) address and the Subnetwork (subnet) Mask.
11. Select OK and Exit from SAM.

Testing the Communication Between the Operator

Display Computer and the Unix Workstation
Test the communication between the PC and the workstation by using the
following procedures to ping the network nodes from both stations.
To ping the PC from the Workstation:
From the workstation, type
$ping<address> {address is the IP address of the PC}
If the PC responds to the ping, a display will appear showing the data sent to the
PC, the PC address, and the timing information between the two machines.

Note:

You can set up an 'alias' for this address so you are not required to
remember the IP address. In the /etc/hosts file, add an entry:

Example:

<IP address>
192.168.101.91

<alias>
mypc

#comment
#my WinDD

machine

To ping the Workstation from the PC:

From the PC, open a DOS window. At the C:> prompt, type
ping<address> {address is the IP address of the HP Workstation}

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If the ping locates the machine with the address entered, a display will appear
showing the data sent to the HP Workstation, the address of the workstation,
and information about the timing between the two machines.

Transferring the Client Program from the Operator

Display Computer to the Workstation
A client program allows the workstation to access the Operator Display screens
running on the PC. This procedure shows how to transfer files using the FTP
Server Service that was created in the procedure on page 5.
1. Setup an FTP subdirectory on the PC
2. Copy the file needed from the WinDD CD ROM into this subdirectory. The
file name is WINDD.HP and resides in the \eval\<host> directory of the CD
ROM. (<host> can be one of several directory names including hp, sgi, sol,
or sun.)
3. Execute the transfer from the root of the HP Workstation in order to place
the file in the proper location on the HP Workstation.
#ftp <address of PC>
login: <name to PC user>
password:
4. Change to a binary transfer mode:
#ftp>bin
5. Get the file:
#ftp>get windd.hp
6. Quit FTP by entering:
#ftp>bye
7. Place the file in the desired location on the HP Workstation and use the
chmod command to make it executable:
#chmod a+x windd.hp

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Displaying Operator Display Screens on the Unix

Workstations
1. Start WinDD Client by running HP-VUE and double-clicking on the
WINDD.HP icon or by typing
$ windd.hp&
at the command line.
2. Enter the IP address of the PC you will connect to. You can use the name
that you set as an "alias" in the procedure on page 7. The client will now
act as a remote terminal to the WinDD PC.
3. From the HP workstation, log on to the client PC by selecting File and then
Send CTRL-ALT-DEL .

Note:

HP keyboards do not recognize the CTRL-ALT-DEL keystroke

sequence needed to log on to WinDD. Select File and send Send CTRL-ALTDEL to send this sequence to the PC.

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DDE Communications
This section describes the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) feature of the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server Software. It includes the following information:
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Data Acquisition/DDE Server Overview

NetDDE
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Protocol
- DDE Requests
- NetDDE Requests
- DDE and NetDDE Response
Sample Systems
- Quattro Pro DDE Example
- Quattro Pro NetDDE Example
- Visual Basic Program Example

Data Acquisition/DDE Server Overview

Dynamic Data Exchange is a method for transferring data between applications.
It is used in Windows, Windows for WorkGroups, Windows 95, and Windows
NT to provide a dynamic (real-time) exchange of data between two or more
applications.
The operation of a library can give you an idea of the server/client relationship
used for Dynamic Data Exchange. The library is the server, collecting and
managing many types of information (books, magazines, etc.). Everyone has
controlled access to this information once they present a library card. They are
the clients. By using the resources of the library, each client is able to obtain
the particular information they need when they need it.
The Data Acquisition/DDE Server has two functions.
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To continuously gather machinery information from one or more 3500

Monitor Racks and store this information in both internal RAM based
repositories and in a more permanent format (Trend) on the Hard Disk.

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To service DDE requests from other applications such as 3500 Operator

Display Software, 3500 Rack Configuration Software, Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet, and many other DDE aware applications. These type of
applications are known as 'clients'.

The connection between the client and server is called a 'link'. Links can be:
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<

Advise Links (warm links)

- When a specific data value changes, the client is notified. The client
may then request the changed data.
Hot Links
- Data is available to the client in real-time. As a data value changes, it is
automatically sent to the client.
Cold Links
- Data is retrieved by the client only when the client requests it.

When the Data Acquisition/DDE Server software is started, the Windows task
list will contain the 3500 Data Acquisition entry.

The Data Acquisition/DDE Server acts as a 'server' of machinery information,

making the 3500 machinery monitoring data available to 'clients'. It
continuously collects machinery data and provides this data to other
applications, such as the Operator Display Software, Microsoft Excel, Quattro
Pro, and Visual Basic programs. The figure below shows this client/server
architecture.

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3500 Operator Display
Client

3500 Monitor Rack

Microsoft Excel
Client

DDE
Server

Request for DDE

Information:
COMPUTER: SHARE:
ITEM

Request and return of

Machinery Data.

Network Connection

3500 Machinery Data.

Clients must request information from the server in a specific form. This form
is dependent upon whether the request for information is being made across a
network (NetDDE) or on the same computer (DDE).
A network request (NetDDE) from a computer other than the Data
Acquisition/DDE Server computer must contain the following information:
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Computer Name
- Identifies the computer which is running the Data Acquisition/DDE
Server application.
Share Name
- The name that the 3500 Data Acquisition registered as. This field will
always be "CHANNELDATA$".
Item
- Identifies the location of the data to be retrieved. Locations are named
by rack, slot, and channel; rr/ss/cc.

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A request made from an application running on the same computer (DDE) as the
Data Acquisition/DDE Server must contain the following information:
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Service Name
- Identifies the 3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server and should always be
"SERVER3500".
Topic
- Specifies the type of data requested. Currently, static channel data and
alarm status may be retrieved from the server. This field should be set
to "CHANNELDATA".
Item
- Identifies the location of the data to be retrieved. Locations are named
by rack, slot, and channel; rr/ss/cc.

The server used in the 3500 Monitoring System is the DDE Server associated
with the Data Acquisition Software. This Data Acquisition/DDE Server
accesses rack data through a connection to the Rack Interface Modules of the
3500 Monitor racks. The protocol used is one developed by Bently Nevada
Corporation.

NetDDE
NetDDE extends DDE capabilities over a network. With NetDDE, applications
on two or more workstations (nodes) can share real-time information. To use
NetDDE, Windows for WorkGroups, or Windows NT software must be
installed and operational on all computers on the network.
Once a Windows application is installed, install and configure the network by
selecting the Network Group and the Network Setup icon.

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Refer to your Windows Reference Manual for complete network installation

instructions.

Date Acquisition/DDE Server Protocol

The Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software is a link to the 3500 Monitor
Rack(s) through the RIM. The Operator Display and Rack Configuration
Software establish a connection with the NetDDE capabilities when they
establish a network connection. Collection of data using these software
packages is transparent to the user. No SERVER:TOPIC:ITEM information is
required. This is all part of the Operator Display and Rack Configuration
Software.
If you want to access the Data Acquisition/DDE Server from other software
applications, you will need to know how the server handles machinery data.
The following protocol specifies how to retrieve machinery data into Third Party
software.

DDE Request:
Service Name: SERVER3500
Topic: CHANNELDATA
Item: Rack Number / Slot Number / Channel Number
Example - [SERVER3500 | CHANNELDATA] "01/02/01"

Net DDE Request:

Computer Name: Name of Computer \ NDDE$
Share Name: CHANNELDATA$
Item: Rack Number / Slot Number / Channel Number
Example - [\\BNCServer \ NDDE$ | CHANNELDATA$] "01/02/01"

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DDE and NetDDE Response:

The following fields are contained in every DDE and NetDDE response. The
length of the response is dependent upon the number of proportional values
(such as direct amplitude, Gap, 1X phase and amplitude, etc.) returned for a
specific channel. Refer to the individual Module Operations and Maintenance
Manuals for a description of the proportional values returned. Each field is
delimited by a user defined character (default is <tab>).
Field1 : Rack# Slot# Ch# NumPPL's
Field2 : Date Time (dd mmm yyy hh:mm:ss)
Field3 : Proportional Value #1 Type
Field4 : Proportional Value #1
Field5 : Units
Field6 : Sub Units
Field7 : Point Status
Field8 - Field12 : Proportional Value #2 / Status
Field13 - Fieldx : Additional Proportional Values / Status...
Last Field : Overall Channel Status
Example:

A monitor in Rack number 1, Slot number 2, Channel number 1

is configured as a thrust channel with Direct and Gap
proportional values.
1 2 1 2<tab>23 AUG 1995 14:09:12 <tab>Direct <tab>
1.45<tab> mils<tab>pp<tab>NO ALARM<tab>Gap<tab>15.8<tab>Volts<tab> <tab>ALERT<tab>ALERT

Note: The delimiter character can be specified in the SRVR3500.ini file.

The delimiter character (specified as an ASCII value) is under the heading
External DDE Clients :

[External DDE Clients]

Delimiter=9

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Sample Systems
Quattro Pro DDE Example

Quattro Pro NetDDE Example

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Visual Basic Program Example

The following two diagrams show simple Visual Basic screens which allow the
retrieval of machinery data from the 3500 Data Acquisition/ DDE Server and
setup of a DDE conversation with this DDE Server. The main Visual Basic
subroutines used to provide these displays are also included below the diagrams.
The full Source code for these Visual Basic screens is provided with the 3500
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software in the \3500\DA_DISP\DDE_SMPL
directory. These Visual Basic procedures are provided for use only as
examples.

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'**********************************************************
' Routine: mnuFileInitiate_Click
'
' Description: This event routine initiates our DDE link. Upon calling
'
this event routine, the following labels should be defined:
'
lblService - to either SERVER3500 or \\Computer Name\NDDE$
'
lblTopic - to either CHANNELDATA or CHANNELDATA$
'
lblLink - contains one of the following lables
'
"1 - HOT", "2 - WARM", "3 - COLD"
'
' Constants:
'
LINK_NONE = 0, LINK_AUTOMATIC = 1, LINK_NOTIFY = 2,
'
LINK_MANUAL = 3
'*********************************************************
Sub mnuFileInitiate_Click ()
' We may generate a run time error if the server is not running
On Error GoTo LinkFailed
lblDDEMsg.LinkMode = LINK_NONE ' reset our link
lblDDEMsg.LinkTopic = lblService.Caption & "|" & lblTopic.Caption
lblDDEMsg.LinkItem = lblItem.Caption
lblDDEMsg.LinkMode = Left(lblLink, 1)
'enable Terminate menu Item and disable Initiate menu and Refresh items
mnuFileTerminate.Enabled = True
mnuFileInitiate.Enabled = False
cmdRefresh.Enabled = False
' now only allow user to change item
mnuFileSetup.Caption = "&Change Item..."
If lblDDEMsg.LinkMode = LINK_MANUAL Then
' enable our refresh button
cmdRefresh.Enabled = True
End If
Exit Sub
LinkFailed:
MsgBox "Link failed, check that the DDE server is running.", MB_OK, "DDE Link"
Exit Sub
End Sub

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'*********************************************************
' Routine: lblDDEMsg_Change
'
' Description: This event routine is called whenever the contents of the
' label lblDDEMsg changes. When the label has changed, we've
' received new data from the 3500 Data Acquisition Server. We now
' need to parse this data and display it.
'
' The idea behind the parse in this routine is to get the field of
' data, then chop it off from the start of the working string.
'
'PsuedoCode:
' IF valid string
' Fill Rack label
' remove Rack number, Slot, Channel and Date/Time
'
' IF auto detect delimiter character,
'
it follows the number of PPLs
' END IF
'
' FOR each PPL
'
init PPL string
'
FOR each PPL data field
'
get data
'
chop off working string
'
NEXT data field
' NEXT PPL
' Over all channel status = last field in message
' ELSE
' invalid string - display it in first PPL label
' END IF
'**********************************************************
Sub lblDDEMsg_Change ()
' START VARIABLE DECLARATIONS '
Dim i%, j%
Dim numPPLs%
Dim strT$ ' temp working string
Dim strPPL$
' START CODE SECTION '
If lblDDEMsg <> "" Then ' If label is not empty
If lblDDEMsg Like "#*" Then ' check for valid string (if 1st char is a
number)
strT = lblDDEMsg

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lblRack = Left$(strT, InStr(strT, " "))
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, " "))
lblSlot = Left$(strT, InStr(strT, " "))
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, " "))
lblChan = Left$(strT, InStr(strT, " "))
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, " "))
If bAutoDetectDelimeter Then
cDelimiter = Mid$(strT, 2, 1) ' assumes 1 digit for Num PPLs
End If
numPPLs = Val(Left$(strT, InStr(strT, cDelimiter)))
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, cDelimiter))
lblDate = Left$(strT, InStr(strT, cDelimiter) - 1)
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, cDelimiter))
For i = 0 To numPPLs - 1
strPPL = ""
For j = 1 To 5
strPPL = strPPL & Format$(Left$(strT, InStr(strT,
cDelimiter) - 1), "!@@@@@@@@@@@@")
strT = Right$(strT, Len(strT) - InStr(strT, cDelimiter))
Next j
lblPPL(i) = strPPL
Next i
lblChStatus = strT
Else
lblPPL(0) = lblDDEMsg
End If
End If
End Sub

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Appendix
The Appendix is included to give you detailed information on topics and 3500
Monitoring System information that are mentioned in this manual. The
following are included in this Appendix:
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Glossary
Modem File Programming Information
File Structures for 3500 Software
Machine Train Components
3500 Monitoring System Part Numbers
3500 System Setup Steps
Passwords
3500 Monitoring System - Problem Report Forms

As with any manual, the information included here is as current as the manual
itself. Check the Readme and Help files delivered with your 3500 Monitoring
System Software for the most current information available.

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Glossary
Acceptance Region
Trend information of the 1X or 2X vibration vectors (amplitude and phase)
presented in polar format, or the shaft average centerline position in Cartesian
format. The user defines the normal Acceptance Region for each shaft radial
vibration or position measurement on the machine, based on historical data for
the machine under all normal operating condition. Some systems provide
hardware and/or software alarm (Alert and Danger) set point capability. Alarm
setpoints are set independently for maximum and minimum values of both
amplitude and phase. Acceptance Region information is the most important
indicator of a shaft crack.

Active
Word describing to the software that a channel, monitor, Keyphasor, rack or
train is configured and ready for data collection. Any item declared active has
been configured in the Rack Configuration software and the software will expect
to collect data from that item. See inactive.

Alarm Event List

Chronological list of alert, danger, NOT OK, and relay tripped events recorded
for relay modules in the rack. Each event is tagged with the date and time of the
event with the newest events at the top of the list.

Amplitude
The magnitude of periodic dynamic motion (vibration). Amplitude is typically
expressed in terms of signal level, for example, millivolts, or the engineering
units of the measured
variable, for example,
mils, micrometres (for
displacement), inches
per second (for
velocity), etc. The
amplitude of a signal
can be measured in
terms of peak to peak,
zero to peak, rms, or average.

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Autobaud
The ability of a device to gauge the transmission rate of data being sent from
another device. The 3500 Rack Interface modem has this capability.

Bargraph
Presentation of the Operator Display Software showing
graphical and numerical current value of machinery channel
data, location of setpoints, and meter scales.

Bently Nevada Corporation Supported

Modem
Modem specified by Bently Nevada Corporation. 3500
Monitoring System Software is guaranteed to operate correctly
when used with Bently Nevada supported modems. If other modems are used,
instructions are available for setting the modem to correct parameters for
operation, but Bently Nevada cannot support these modems if they do not
operate properly. Bently Nevada supported modems for the 3500 monitoring
system include Hayes ULTRA 9600, Hayes OPTIMA 9600, and Motorola
FasTalk II 19200.

Bulkhead Mount
A 3500 Monitor Rack with I/O modules mounted directly above the front panel
modules and facing the same direction. The unit is approximately twice as high
as the standard 3500 rack and allows the unit to be mounted flush to a wall or
surface.

Bussed I/O
The type of external termination used with Triple Modular Redundant (TMR)
3500 Monitor Racks. A single transducer signal is carried by cable from the
external termination block to the I/O Module of a TMR Monitor. This allows a
single cable to carry the same transducer signal to three input signals.

Cabinet Mount
A 3500 Monitor Rack with mounting flanges on the front to allow it to be
placed and secured in a standard 19" EIA cabinet.

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CG
Acronym for Communication Gateway (module).

Channel
A single point on a monitor, Keyphasor, 4 channel relay, or TMR relay module.

Communication Gateway
Hardware module of the 3500 Monitor Rack which collects specified data from
monitor, Keyphasor, and 4 channel relay modules and transmits the data to other
communication devices using industry standard protocols.

Communication Processor
An interface module used in an on-line monitoring system to communicate data
from a monitor rack to the computer. Bently Nevada communication processors
used with the 3500 Monitoring System include the DDIX (Dynamic Data
Interface External for steady state static and dynamic data), and the TDIX
(Transient Data Interface External for steady state and transient static and
dynamic data).

Computer Log
A file of system events maintained by the Data Acquisition/DDE Server and
Operator Display Software packages. It is a chronological list of computer
system events that can be displayed. It includes all events relevant to the
specific computer and includes time and date of system initiation, system
termination, connection to other computers, loss of communications to one or
more racks, and outside access.

Configuration Database
Set of permanently stored parameters describing a specific 3500 Monitoring
System. This database contains rack, train, and module parameters used to
define the 3500 Monitoring System.

Configuration Parameters
Data values supplied by the user of the 3500 Monitoring System. These values
are stored in the configuration database and used by the 3500 software to
describe the 3500 system to the hardware and software. Configuration
parameters are entered using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software.

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Converter
See RS232/RS422 Converter.

CP
Acronym for communication processor.

Data Acquisition / DDE Server Computer

A computer linked directly to one or more 3500 Monitor Racks and actively
gathering machinery monitoring data from those racks. A Data Acquisition /
DDE Server Computer can be a stand-alone computer, a computer connected to
a network, or a remote computer connected via modem.

Data Acquisition Interface Card

An RS232 intelligent asynchronous serial communications board used by the
Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software. This card is inserted in the host
computer to collect machinery data from the 3500 Monitor Racks. One type of
card is supported by Bently Nevada Corporation for these communications - the
DigiWare DigiBoard PC/Xe. This card is used for both RS232 and RS422
communications. A separate RS232 to RS422 converter is used for RS422
communications between the interface card in the host computer and the 3500
Monitor Rack.

Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software

One of the three software offerings of the 3500 Monitoring System. This
software is necessary for any computer system that will be connected directly to
the Rack Interface Module (RIM) of one or more 3500 Monitor Racks to collect
machinery monitoring data. This software has the ability to collect machinery
data and store trend data. It does not display any of the collected machinery
data.

Database Files
See Configuration Database.

Data Points
The term used to describe 3500 monitor, Keyphasor or 4 channel relay channels
after they have been assigned to a machine train. Within the 3500 Monitoring
System Software, channels are often referred to as points and vice versa.

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DDE
Acronym for Dynamic Data Exchange. This is the base protocol supported by
the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software for providing machinery data to
other software applications.

DDIX
Acronym for Dynamic Data Interface External.

Direct Connection
Type of communications used between a single computer and the first 3500
Monitor Rack in a series of racks. A direct connection is by RS232 or RS422
cabling from the host computer to the 3500 rack.

Dynamic Data
Data (steady state and-or transient) which contains that part of the transducer
signal representing the vibration characteristics of the measured variable.
Typical dynamic data presentations include orbit, timebase, frequency spectrum,
polar, Bode, cascade, and waterfall. From this data it is possible to derive static
data such as amplitude, frequency, filtered amplitude, and phase lag angle from
the signal. See Steady State Dynamic Data and Transient Dynamic Data.

Dynamic Data Exchange

See DDE. DDE and NetDDE allow machinery data collected by a 'server' to be
made available to 'clients' for use in their software applications.

Dynamic Data Interface

A communication processor that allows a DDM2/TDM2 host computer to
obtain static data, monitor status, and steady state dynamic data from the
transducer outputs of a 3500 Monitor Rack.

Dynamic Data Interface External

A communication processor that may be connected to a 3500 Monitor Rack to
collect steady state static and dynamic data for use in a DDM2/TDM2 system
installation.

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Ethernet
A protocol standard for a network structure. Using this standard, several
computers can be linked by different cable configurations and access each
other's information. This is the network protocol used by 3500 Monitoring
System Software.

External Termination
A feature of the monitor, and Keyphasor I/O modules that allows them to be
cabled directly to an external termination module. Transducer signals are
received at the external termination module and transmitted via cable to the
monitor and Keyphasor I/O modules. This reduces crowding of signal wiring
directly into the back of the I/O modules at the rack.

External Termination Module

The hardware units that receive the transducer signals and allow them to be
transmitted by cable to the I/O modules at the 3500 Monitor Rack. External
termination modules are available for each monitor and Keyphasor module.

Fiber Optic
A network structure that allows operation over long distances, and in high
electrical noise environments. The network uses special fiber optic cable and
components, and may be combined with Thicknet or ThinNet cable structures
within the same network.

Frequency Component
Each dynamic signal contains amplitude, frequency and phase characteristics.
3500 Data Acquisition software collects 1X and 2X frequency components of
dynamic data.

Gap
See Probe Gap.

Host Computer
The personal computer used to configure, collect, access, store and-or display
machinery monitoring values of the 3500 Monitoring System.

Hysteresis
The difference in levels (dead band) between the trigger threshold and the reset

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designed to reduce false triggering of a Keyphasor. Hysteresis is set in the

hardware of all Keyphasor modules by the Rack Configuration Software.

Inactive
The status of a device (as a monitor, channel, rack, or train) to the 3500
Monitoring System Software. An inactive device is one that was configured to
not provide data. All spare channels should be configured as inactive.

Internal Termination
A type of I/O module used for Keyphasors, monitors, and 4 channel relays,
where the transducer signals are wired directly into the I/O modules.

I/O
Abbreviation for Input/Output.

I/O Module
Hardware components connected to the 3500 Monitor Rack to accept transducer
input signals, and to transmit information from the 3500 Monitor Rack. Each
front panel module of the rack has a corresponding I/O module attached to the
back of the rack. Bulkhead racks have I/O modules mounted directly above the
front panel modules.

Keyphasor
Transducer which produces a once-per-shaft-revolution voltage pulse, called the
Keyphasor signal. This signal is used primarily to measure shaft rotative speed
and as a reference for measuring vibration phase lag angle. It is extremely
useful as a quick reference between shaft rotative speed and vibration frequency,
and is an essential element in measuring rotor slow roll bow or runout
information. The Keyphasor transducer is typically a proximity probe
(recommended for permanent installations) in which the probe observes a
physical gap change event.

Mapping
The process of assigning transducer and relay channels to trains within the 3500
Monitoring System Software. Before a Machine Train can be defined, points
configured for each rack must be selected and attached (mapped) to the Machine
Train they will be monitoring.

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Machine Train
A collection of monitor channels, Keyphasor channels, and 4 channel relay
channels which define a group of points usually representing a complete or
partial machine.

Machine Train Diagram

A graphical representation of complete or partial machine train or machine train
unit. Used in the 3500 Monitoring System Operator Display Software to show
representation of trains and current values of transducers located on the train.

Micrometre
A unit of length or displacement equal to 10

-6

metres.

Mil
A unit of length or displacement equal to 0.001 inch or 25.4 micrometres.

Modbus
Industry standard communication protocol. Modbus is a registered trademark
of Modicom Corporation.

Modem
A hardware device that allows communications between computers or a
computer and 3500 Monitor Rack over standard telephone lines. See Bently
Nevada Corporation Supported Modem.

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Module
The hardware component inserted into the front of a 3500 Monitor Rack (4
channel relay, monitor, Keyphasor, communication gateway, and rack
interface). Also describes the I/O components inserted into the rack (Data
Manager I/O, 4 channel relay I/O, communication gateway I/O, etc.).

Monitor
Hardware device used to accept transducer signals. The 3500 Monitoring
System uses several types of monitor modules capable of accepting multiple
transducer inputs.

Monitor Part Number

An extended number that describes a Bently Nevada Monitor Module by type,
termination options, and approval options. Monitor modules are ordered by part
numbers as specified in the Bently Nevada Data Sheets and catalogue.

Network
A method of connecting several computers together to share information and
resources. 3500 Monitoring System Software will operate over Ethernet type
networks.

Node
Any computer on a network.

Not 1X
In a complex vibration signal, notation for unfiltered peak to peak signal
components having frequencies equal to overall frequency minus the frequency
at shaft rotative speed.

Operator Display Software

Software product of the 3500 Monitoring System that lets you present trends,
current values, Machine Train Diagrams and bargraphs of machinery
monitoring data on a computer screen. This software is either used on a
computer that is actively collecting machinery monitoring data using the Data
Acquisition/ DDE Server Software, or is connected by direct cable, modem, or
network to a computer using the Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software.

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Panel Mount
A 3500 Monitor Rack with 'squeeze' clamps on either side that allow it to be
installed in an operator panel.

Passwords
User selected names or character combinations that have to be input to allow
access to certain features and functions of the 3500 Monitoring System
software.

Peak to Peak (PP), Peak to Peak Value

The difference between positive and negative extreme values of an electronic
signal or dynamic motion. See Amplitude.

Phase Angle (Phase Lag Angle)

The timing relationship, in degrees, between two vibration signals, or a
Keyphasor pulse and a vibration signal; also, the phase difference between two
signals such as the input force signal and output response signal. The 'lag'
corresponds to 'minus' in mathematical formulations.

Point
A channel in a 3500 monitor, Keyphasor, or relay module that has been mapped
to a Machine Train. See also Data Points.

PP
Units used for peak to peak measurement.

Probe
Specifically, a proximity probe transducer, although sometimes used to describe
any transducer.

Probe Gap
The physical distance between the face of a proximity probe tip and the
observed surface. The distance can be expressed in terms of displacement (mils,
micrometres) or in terms of voltage (millivolts). Standard polarity convention
dictates that a decreasing gap results in an increasing (less negative) output
signal.

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Proportional Values
3500 Monitors (and their associated transducer systems) can read various types
of data including; direct vibration amplitude, probe gap, and other vibration
amplitude and phase information. Proportional values are the data or signals
which represent the original transducer signal. These proportional values are
used by computer software programs to relate what is occurring at the monitor
with what is shown on a computer screen.

Proximitor
A Bently Nevada signal conditioning device which sends a radio frequency
signal to an eddy current proximity probe, demodulates the probe output, and
provides output signals proportional to both the average and dynamic probe gap
distances. Also called an oscillator-demodulator. Proximitor is a Bently
Nevada registered trademark.

Proximity Probe
A noncontacting device which measures the displacement motion and position of
an observed surface relative to the probe mounting location. Typically,
proximity probes used for rotating machinery measurements operate on the eddy
current principle and measure shaft displacement motion and position relative to
the machine bearing(s) or housing.

Rack
Hardware enclosure for modules of the 3500 Monitoring System. May take
three forms: panel mounting, cabinet mounting, or bulkhead mounting.

Rack Configuration Software

Software product of the 3500 Monitoring System that sets the parameters for
the modules in a 3500 Monitor Rack, uploads these parameters to the rack,
downloads configuration data from a rack, and allows storing of rack
configurations to computer hard disks. This software is the main link for
specifying the operating characteristics of any 3500 Monitor Rack.

Rack Interface Module (RIM)

Hardware unit of the 3500 Monitor Rack that controls the major functions of
the rack. Each 3500 Monitor Rack must have either a standard RIM or TMR
RIM in slot 1 and a corresponding RIM I/O module attached to the back of the
rack. The RIM provides the port or modem interface for connection to other

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3500 Monitor racks or to a host.

RAS
Acronym for Remote Access Service.

Remote Connection
Type of communications between a host computer and a 3500 Monitor Rack.
Remote connections use modems at the host computer and the 3500 rack to
transmit and receive information over standard phone lines.

Remote Access Service

Provides a method for a remote workstation or mobile user to dial into a
network and access the resources of that network. The link is typically via
dialup lines using modems, so transmission speeds do not provide users with the
same performance they would get if directly attached to the network. Remote
access software treats the remote computer like a dumb terminal and performs
all computing tasks at the local area network site. A dedicated computer is
needed to service the needs of each dial-in user.

RIM
Acronym for Rack Interface Module.

RS232/RS422 Converter
Hardware device used to change an RS232 signal to an RS422 signal. Used to
allow host to 3500 Monitor Rack communications over longer distances and at
higher transmission rates. Used in conjunction with DigiBoard Data Interface
card.

Scale Factor
The change output per change in input (sensitivity) of a transducer. Also, the
factor by which a signal must be increased or decreased to meet the input
requirements of an instrument.

Server
A Data Acquisition/DDE Server Computer that supplies data to computers
running Operator Display Software, WinDD, or NetDDE.

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See Standard Rack.

Standard Rack
A 3500 Monitor Rack with single signal paths from the transducer to the
monitor I/O modules.

Static Data
Data which describes the quantitative characteristics of the measured parameter.
Static data can also include quantitative values describing the conditions under
which the parameter was measured. For predictive maintenance purposes, static
data is typically presented in various forms of trend graphs and displays or lists
of current values. Examples of static data include vibration amplitude, phase
lag angle, frequency, average shaft position, shaft rotative speed, time, date,
monitor alarm and OK status.

Steady State Data

Data (static or dynamic) acquired from a machine which is on-line, under
(relatively) constant operating conditions (shaft rotative speed, load, etc.).

Steady State Dynamic Data

Dynamic data acquired under steady state machine conditions. Typical data
presentations include orbit, timebase, and frequency spectrum. Can be
instantaneously trended.

Steady State Static Data

Static data acquired under steady state machine conditions. Example: shaft
centerline position.

TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A network protocol which
allows data to be transmitted between devices.

TMR
Acronym for Triple Modular Redundant.

TMR Rack
A 3500 Monitor Rack with three monitors for each transducer signal, dual
power supplies, and three relay paths for monitor signals.

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ThickNet (Thicknet)
Cable type for network structure. Refers to a network whose nodes are not
directly connected to the main network cable, but are attached using a
transceiver and transceiver cable.

ThinNet
Cable type for network structures. Refers to a network whose stations are
linked directly in the main network cable using BNC 'T' connectors.

Threshold
The level where a trigger or other function is initiated.

Train
A machine train or portion of a machine train. A group of points or channels
describing a monitored unit.

Train Diagram
See Machine Train Diagram.

Transducer
A device for translating the magnitude of one quantity into another quantity.
The second quantity often has units of measure different from the first and
serves as the source of a useful signal. Vibration transducers convert
mechanical motion into a proportional electronic signal (typically a voltageproportional signal).

Transient Data
Data (static or dynamic) acquired under changing machine conditions (startup
and coastdown).

Trend Data
The periodic recording and-or storage of static and-or dynamic data for the
purpose of observing changes as a function of time. Trend data is the most
fundamental level of information in any predictive maintenance program.

Trend Interval
The time period between consecutive data points on a trend display or plot.

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Triple Modular Redundant

Transducer signal paths that are partially or completely triplicated to reduce the
possibility of faults. In a Triple Modular Redundant installation, two of the
three signals must agree for a condition to occur.

1X
In a complex vibration signal, notation for the signal component that occurs at
the rotative speed frequency. Also called synchronous.

2X
In a complex vibration signal, notation for a signal component having a
frequency equal to two times shaft rotative speed.

Zero to Peak
One-half of the peak to peak value. See Amplitude.

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Modem File Programming Information

The Rack Configuration Software supports a number of popular modems. To
customize your configuration software to work with these and other modems, a
modem setup file has been provided in the \3500 directory called
HOSTMDM.DAT.
The modem setup file contains programming information for all supported
modems and allows one additional custom configuration. This file is a simple
ASCII text file that can be inspected or modified with any DOS or Windows
text editor. The following entries are provided in the modem setup file:
Setup Entry

Use...

Hayes Ultra 9600

For Hayes Ultra 9600 modem using V.32

protocol.

Hayes Optima 9600

For Hayes Optima 9600 using the V.32 protocol.

Motorola FasTalk II
19200

Select the Motorola FasTalk II modem using the

V.32 protocol.

Custom

For support of other types of modems. The entry

supplied is a copy of the Hayes Ultra 9600 modem
setup.

To support other modems, use the Custom modem type. To do this, you should
edit the Custom entry as required and select Custom for modem type on the
Setup screen. Be aware that modems are highly nonstandard; getting a new
modem to communicate correctly will require an intimate understanding of how
to operate and program the custom modem.
The modem setup file consists of an "entry" name followed by 6 modem
command fields. These fields contain modem setup and control information,
including modem initialization strings. Use these guidelines when editing the
fields.

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<

The maximum length of a line is 80 ASCII characters. Consult your

modem manual to determine the maximum initialization string length.

<

The commands must be in the same order as listed in the following table.

<

Fields that are not needed should be left blank, but not deleted.

<

Lines cannot be added or their position changed.

Custom Modem Line Definitions

Modem File Entry

Line Definition

Reset to factory default string.

Initialization string 1

Initialization string 2*

Dial Method (Touch Tone or Pulse). Pulse is also

referred to as rotary.

Connect string. This is the text returned from the

modem when a connection is made.

6
* Null if not needed.

Number of seconds to wait for an answer.*

Some experimenting may be required to obtain the modem settings that give the
best results. Since the modem to modem connection baud rate is determined by
the modem, it is usually necessary to enable hardware flow control (RTS/CTS).
Many modems will automatically default to data compression. These features
can cause large "dead times" in commands and responses from the Personal
Computer and the 3500 Monitor Rack. The 3500 rack looks for a specific
amount of dead time in a command to signify the end of a message. To ensure
that the rack correctly services commands sent from the Personal Computer, you
should either set the "Byte Time Out" field in the Rack Interface Module's
configuration to a large value OR set up the modem to not utilize these features.

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File Structures
3500 Monitoring System Software creates the following directories and files in
the hard disk of the computer. Refer to the following information to verify your
files and directory structures. You may also use this information to remove
software applications. C: is assumed to be the hard disk designation.
Different software can share the same files. Before removing files, check the
other software applications to verify they are not used in another software
application.

3500 Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software

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Directory:
Files:

\3500\DA_DISP
SRVR3500.EXE
COMMSRVR.EXE
SRVR3500.INI
COMP.DEF
TRENDINT.DAT

Directory:
Files:

\3500\DA_DISP\SETUP
DEFAULT.DAS

Directory:

\3500\WORKING\CRGCHNG

Directory:

\3500\TRAINS

Directory:

\3500\TRAINS\PRIMCFG

Directory:
Files:

\3500\DLL
BNCCOMM.DLL
BNCSPLSH.DLL
SHAREWFW.DLL
SHARENT.DLL
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Directory:
Files:

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 3.1 and Windows for

WorkGroups only)
CTL3DV2.DLL
THREED.VBX
SPIN.VBX

Directory:
Files:

3500\DA_DISP\DDE_SMPL
CHANDDE.EXE
FORMMAIN.FRM
FRMSETUP.FRM
CHANDDE.MAK
README.TXT

Directory:

\3500\TREND

Directory:
Files:

\WINNT\SYSTEM (Windows NT only)

CTL3DV2.DLL

Directory:
Files:

\3500\LOG
COMPUTER.LOG

Operator Display Software

Directory:
Files:

\3500\DA_DISP
OPERDISP.EXE
OPERDIS2.EXE
3500HELP.HLP
LAUNCH.EXE
EDITTRN.EXE
EDITCOMP.EXE
COMP.DEF
TRENDINT.DAT
OPERDISP.INI
OPERDIS2.INI
EDITTRN.INI
EDITCOMP.INI

Directory:

3500\DA_DISP\CFG

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Directory:

3500\DA_DISP\CFG2

Directory:

\3500\DA_DISP\LISTS

Directory:
Files:

\3500\LOG
COMPUTER.LOG

Directory:
Files:

\3500\DLL
TREND.DLL
COMMON.DLL
BNCSPLSH.DLL
BIDS45.DLL
OWL250.DLL
BC450RTL.DLL
BWCC.DLL

Directory:

\3500\TRAINS

Directory:
Files:

\3500\TRAINS\PRIMCFG

Directory:

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 3.1 and Windows for

WorkGroups only)

Directory:
Files:

\WINNT\SYSTEM (Windows NT only)

CTL3DV2.DLL

Directory:
Files:

\PRESENT.6
IAUTHOR.INI
IAUTHOR.PTH
PRESENT.EXE
IAPRTSHR.EXE
*.DRV
*.DLL

Directory:
Files

\PRESENT.6\2500MS
2500MS6.EXE
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Directory:
Files:

\PRESENT.6\\2500MS\ANIMATE
*.ANI

Directory:
Files:

\PRESENT.62500MS\GRAPHICS
*.BMP
*.PCX

Directory:
Files:

\PRESENT.6\2500MS\ICONWARE
*.IW
*.IWM
*.IAM

Directory:
Files:

\PRESENT.6\2500MS\TEXT
*.SMT

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Machine Train Components

The following Machine Train components have been provided for you. Use the
Edit Component Utility to change, add, or delete components. All components
are permanently stored in the COMP.DEF file stored on the hard disk of the
Data Acquisition/DDE Server computer.

Machine Train Components (file COMP.DEF)

Component

Description
Exciter

Electric Motor

Gas Turbine [Single Shaft]

L-R Flow

Gas Turbine [Single Shaft]

Internal Bearing LR

Gas Turbine [Single Shaft]

R-L Flow

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Component

Description
Gas Turbine [Single Shaft]
Internal Bearing RL

Gas Turbine [Single Shaft]

Many Stage Gas Turbine

Gas Turbine [Double Shaft]

L-R Flow

Gas Turbine [Double Shaft]

R-L Flow

Bearing
Thrust

Bearing
Rolling Element

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Component

Description
Bearing
Fluid Film

Bearing
Radial

Compressors
Compressor - LR

Compressors
Compressor - RL

Compressors
Single Stage Overhung Compressor

Pedestal

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Component

Description
Coupling
Rigid Coupling

Coupling
Gear Coupling

Shaft
Short Shaft
Shaft
Medium Shaft
Shaft
Long Shaft
Shaft
Extra Long Shaft
Shaft
Left End Shaft
Shaft
Right End Shaft
Shaft
Right Flange
Shaft
Left Flange
Generator
Small Generator

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Component

Description
Generator
Large Generator

Steam Turbine
Large Steam Turbine - LR

Steam Turbine
Large Steam Turbine - RL

Steam Turbine
Small Steam Turbine - LR

Steam Turbine
Small Steam Turbine - RL

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Component

Description
Steam Turbine
Dual LP Turbine

Gear Box
Standard Gear Box

Gear Box
Plant Air Comp. Gear Box

Tanks
Large Cylindrical Tank

Tanks
Small Cylindrical Tank

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Component

Description
Tanks
Large Rectangular Tank

Tanks
Small Rectangular Tank

Expander

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3500 System Setup Steps

The following procedures describe the steps you should take to install your 3500
Monitoring System. It is provided to give you a perspective of the tasks needed
to install this system.
1. Unpack and check each item as described in the 3500 Monitoring System
Rack Installation and Operation Manual .
2. Set the switches and jumpers on the 3500 Monitor Rack
.. Set rack address switches on RIM
.. Set transducer jumpers on monitor I/O modules
.. Set Normally Energized/Normally De-Energized switches on 4
Channel Relay I/O Modules
.. Set RS232/RS422 switch on RIM I/O module (depending on the type
of communications used between the host and 3500 Monitor Rack)
.. Set Standard/TMR switch on 3500 rack backplane (behind RIM
module)
3. Field Wire Racks (Internal / External terminations).
.. Monitor signal Inputs
.. Keyphasor signals
.. Relay outputs to annunciators and other devices
.. Power supplies
.. OK relay RIM I/O Module (Rack OK)
.. System contacts (Trip Multiply, Inhibit, reset, etc.) on RIM I/O
4. Verify host computer hardware and software.
.. Minimum
.. 386\20 processor with 80387 math coprocessor
.. 8 Megabytes RAM
.. 3.5 inch high density floppy diskette drive
.. 35 Megabyte hard disk drive (depends on software you are
using)
.. VGA
.. MSDOS 6.0+
.. Windows 3.1+, Windows for WorkGroups or Windows NT
.. Serial COMM Port, or DigiBoard RS232 or RS422 port

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5. Install Rack Configuration Software on host.

.. RS232 direct connect to RIM
.. RS232 direct connect to RIM I/O module
.. RS422 direct connect to RIM I/O module
.. Internal or external modem connection to RIM or RIM I/O module
6. Run RIM Host Port Test Utility.
.. SETUP connection, baud rate, address
.. Verify connection between host and 3500 Monitor Rack
.. Communication with RIM only; rack does not have to be
configured
7. Configure 3500 Monitor Rack using Rack Configuration Software.
.. Optional upload of default configuration from 3500 Monitor Rack
.. Select CONNECT screen
.. UPLOAD default parameters
.. Make changes
.. SAVE and DOWNLOAD to 3500 Monitor Rack
8. Use Rack Configuration Software to adjust 4 channel monitor modules.
.. Select OPTIONS for channel pairs
.. Adjust zero position
.. Adjust transducer scale factors
.. Only necessary for initial installation of 3500 Monitor Rack
9. DOWNLOAD configurations to racks.
.. Only if changes were made during step 8.
10. Backup configurations.
.. Use SAVE or SAVE AS to store rack configurations to hard or
floppy disk
11. Verify 3500 Monitor Racks using procedures described in the 3500
operating and maintenance manuals.
12. Establish permanent Data Acquisition/DDE Server connection to 3500
Monitor Racks.
.. Requires host computer with DigiBoard RS232/RS422 card installed

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13. Verify Data Acquisition/DDE Server connection using RIM Host Port Test
Utility.
14. If using communication gateway modules, verify operation of port using
Comm. Gateway Port Test Utility.
15. Field cable racks.
.. Connect external communication processors to Data Manager I/O
module
.. Connect RS422 cabling between 3500 Monitor Racks
.. Connect communication gateway cabling between racks
16. Install Data Acquisition/DDE Server on host computer.
.. At Program Manager Screen
.. File, Run, A:\SETUP <enter>
17. Run Software Configuration Utility.
.. Map configured points to Machine Trains
.. Build Machine Train Diagrams
.. Build custom Machine Train components (if necessary) using Edit
Component Utility
18. Configure Data Acquisition/DDE Server parameters
.. Baud Rate
.. Connection Type
.. COMM port number
.. Trend Interval and Number of Samples
.. Password
.. Rack Addresses and Passwords
19. Initiate Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
20. Verify Data Acquisition/DDE Server software operation
.. Check System Event list
.. Check Computer Log
21. Install Operator Display Software
.. At Program Manager Screen
.. File, Run, A:\SETUP <enter>

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22. Verify operation of Operator Display Software.

.. Check group and group icons installed by software
.. Check computer log
23. Run Operator Display Software and verify data collection and display
.. Check Machine Train Diagrams
.. Check current values and bargraphs
.. Check system and alarm lists

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3500 Monitoring System Part Numbers

These part numbers are provided to help you determine your needs for installing,
ordering, or upgrading a 3500 System. This is not a complete list. As the
system grows, new numbers will be added. Please contact your local Bently
Nevada Corporation Sales or Service Representative for additional information.

Cables
Cable part numbers that contain 'XXX' have additional parameters that must be
specified when ordering the cable. Cable part numbers without 'XXX'
extensions are available in 10 ft (3 m) lengths only.
EXAMPLE:

129665-XXXX-YY-ZZ
XXXX represents the cable length. Valid
lengths are: 10 ft (3 m), 25 ft (7.6 m), 50 ft
(15.2 m), 100 ft (30.5 m), 250 ft (76 m), 500 ft
(152.5 m). Not all lengths are available for all
cables.
YY represents assembled (02) or unassembled
(01).
ZZ represents the type of insulation used in the
cable. (01) is PVC insulation and (02) is
Teflon insulation.

130118-XXXX-YY

Host to 3500 Rack RS232 Interface Cable

132632-XXXX-YY

Host Computer to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422PVC

132633-XXXX-YY

Host Computer to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422Teflon

02290860

Host to External Modem Cable - RS232

130119-01

Host Computer to RS232/422 Converter Cable

130120-XXXX-XX-XX

RS232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable -

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RS422 with PVC insulation

131106-XXXX-YY

130121-YY-ZZ

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RS232/RS422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable RS422 with Teflon insulation

RS422 Extension Cable

130122-XXXX-YY

3500 Rack to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422 with

PVC insulation

131107-XXXX-YY

3500 Rack to 3500 Rack Cable - RS422 with

Teflon insulation

129386-01

Static Data Cable - 3500 Rack to TDIX

129387-01

Static Data Cable - 3500 Rack to DDIX

02290160

Dynamic Data Cable - 3500 Rack to

TDIX/DDIX

129525-XXXX-YY

3500 Transducer Signal to External

Termination Block Cable

129529-XXXX-YY

3500 Rack Recorder Output to External

Termination Block Cable

129530-XXXX-YY

3500 Rack Keyphasor Signal to External

Termination Block Cable

129665-XXXX-YY

Communication Gateway (3300/90) to

Communication Gateway Cable - RS422 with
PVC insulation

131108-XXXX-YY

Communication Gateway (3300/90) to

Communication Gateway Cable - RS422 with
Teflon insulation

130419-XXXX-YY

Host Computer to Communication Gateway

Cable - RS232

Appendix

130420-XXXX-YY

Honeywell PLCG to Communication Gateway

Cable - RS232

130530-XXXX-YY

RS232/RS422 Converter to Communication

Gateway Cable - RS422 with PVC insulation

131109-XXXX-YY

RS232/RS422 Converter to Communication

Gateway Cable - RS422 with Teflon insulation

130531-YY-ZZ

RS422 Extension Cable for Communication Gateway

Software
Three software packages are available for the 3500 Monitoring System. Each
host computer must have its own software.
All software is shipped on 3.5 inch, high density floppy diskettes.
3500/01 - AA
AA = 01 *
AA = 02
3500/02 - AA
AA = 01
AA = 02

3500/03 - AA
AA = 01 **
AA = 02
*

Rack Configuration Software

Rack Configuration Software Update Only

Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software

Data Acquisition / DDE Server Software
Update Only

Operator Display Software

Operator Display Software Update Only

The 01 option includes the Rack Configuration and Utilities Guide (part
number 129777-01).

** The 01 option includes the Computer Hardware and Software Manual (part
number 128158-01).

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Monitor Modules
Monitor modules have two different options. The first option (AA) selects the
type of I/O modules to be used. The second option (BB) selects the type of
agency approvals necessary.
AA = 01
AA = 02
AA = 03
AA = 04

Discrete I/O Module with Int. Term.

Discrete I/O Module with Ext. Term.
Bussed I/O Module with Ext. Term.
Internal Barriers

BB = 00
BB = 01
BB = 02

No Approvals Required
CSA/NRTL/C
BASEEFA

3500/40-AA-BB

Proximitor Monitor (No Bussed I/O Module)

3500/42-AA-BB

Proximitor/Seismic Monitor

3500/44-AA-BB

Aeroderivative GT Vibration Monitor

Other Front Panel Modules

3500/15-AA-BB-CC
AA = 01
AA = 02
AA = 03

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Power Supply
Low Voltage AC Power Supply - Top
High Voltage AC Power Supply - Top
High Voltage DC Power Supply - Top

BB = 00
BB = 01
BB = 02
BB = 03

No Power Supply - Bottom

Low Voltage AC - Bottom
High Voltage AC - Bottom
High Voltage DC - Bottom

CC = 00
CC = 01
CC = 02

No Approvals Required
CSA/NRTL/C
BASEEFA

Appendix

3500/20-AA-BB-CC

Rack Interface Module (RIM)

AA = 01
AA = 02

Standard RIM
Triple Modular Redundant

BB = 01
BB = 02

I/O Module with internal Modem

I/O Module with RS232/RS422 connector

CC = 00
CC = 01
CC =02

No approvals required
CSA/NRTL/C
BASEEFA

3500/32-AA-BB
AA = 01
BB = 00
BB = 01
BB = 02

Standard 4 Channel Relay Module

Standard Relay Output
No Approvals Required
CSA/NRTL/C
BASEEFA

3500/34

Triple Modular Redundant Relay Module

3500/25-AA-BB-CC
AA = 01
AA = 02

Keyphasor Module
2 Keyphasor Channels
4 Keyphasor Channels

BB = 01
BB = 02

I/O Module with Internal Terminations

I/O Module with External Terminations

CC = 00
CC = 01
CC = 02

No Approvals Required
CSA
BASEEFA

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3500/90-AA-BB
AA = 01
BB = 00
BB = 01
BB = 02
130768-01

Communication Gateway Module

MODBUS I/O Module
No Approvals Required
CSA/NRTL/C
BASEEFA
Blank Panel Kit. Includes front and rear
panels.

Manuals
129777-01 3500 Monitoring System / Rack Configuration and Utilities
Guide
129766-01 3500 Monitoring System Rack Installation and Maintenance
Manual
129773-01 3500/42 Proximitor/Seismic Monitor Manual
129768-01 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance
Manual
129769-01 3500/90 Communication Gateway Module Operation and
Maintenance Manual
129767-01 3500/15 and /16 Power Supply Operation and Maintenance
Manual
129720-01 3500/25 Keyphasor Module Operation and Maintenance
Manual
129772-01 3500/40 Proximitor Monitor Operation and Maintenance
Manual
129774-01 3500/45 Aeroderivative GT Vibration Monitor Operation and
Maintenance Manual
129771-01 3500/32 and /34 Relay Module Operation and Maintenance
Manual

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130432-01 Field Wiring Diagram Package

Other Products
02230411

RS232/RS422 Converter 110 VAC (for use with host

RS422 communications to 3500 Rack)

02230412

RS232/RS422 Converter 220 VAC

02230413

DigiBoard RS232 Serial Communication Board

125808-01
128015-01
125808-02
128015-02
125808-03
128015-03

Transducer External Termination Block

Prox - Euro.
Prox - B. S.
Prox/Seis - Euro.
Prox/Seis - B. S.
Aeroderivative - Euro.
Aeroderivative - B. S.

128718-01
128726-01

Keyphasor External Termination Block

Euro.
B.S.

128702-01
128710-01

Recorder Output External Termination Block

Euro.
B.S.

130330-01
130330-02

Video - 3500 Monitoring System / Rack Installation

and Operation (25 Minutes)
NTSC VHS
PAL

130331-01
130331-02

Video - 3500 Monitoring System / Software

Installation and Operation (30 minutes)
NTSC VHS
PAL

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Passwords
Passwords are used in several areas of the 3500 Monitoring System to
accommodate your particular security requirements. Once you have assigned a
password, do not forget it.

3500 Monitor Rack Passwords

3500 Monitor Racks have two levels of password security: connect and
configuration. The connect password allows you to assign a password for
access to each 3500 Monitor Rack. The configuration password allows a user
to configure a rack.
Connect Password This is set in the Rack Configuration Software, by
selecting the Options button for the Rack Interface Module (RIM). Once set,
this password is used to allow the Rack Configuration Software to establish a
Direct, Remote, or Network connection to the 3500 Monitor Rack.
Once entered, the connect password will be requested at the following times:
Connect Password
location

Password is required to...

Data Acquisition Setup

Screen

Connect the Data Acquisition computer to the

3500 Monitor Rack.

Operator Display Rack

Functions Screen

Reset the rack clearing latched alarms, not

OKs, and timed OK channel defeats.

Operator Display Rack

Functions Screen

Enable or disable Trip Multiply or Alarm

Inhibit for the rack.

Operator Display Adjust

Setpoints Screen

Modify a monitor setpoint. Configuration

password is also required.

Operator Display Set

Channel Switch Screen

Set or reset any supported software channel

switches.

Operator Display Adjust

Setpoints Screen

Modify a monitor setpoint. Connect password

is also required.

Configuration Password This password is set in the Rack Configuration

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Appendix

Software, by selecting the Options button for the Rack Interface Module
(RIM). Once set, this password is used to allow changes to be made to the
configuration parameters for the rack.
Once entered, the configuration password will be requested at the following
times:

Configuration Password
location
Operator Display Adjust
Setpoints Screen

Password is required to...

Modify a monitor setpoint. Connect password
is also required.

Data Acquisition Password

The Operator Display Software requires a connection to an operating Data
Acquisition Computer. To secure this connection, a password can be set within
the Data Acquisition software.
Data Acquisition / DDE Server Password This password is set within the
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software by selecting File, and Password. Once
entered, this password must be used by anyone using the Operator Display
Software to connect to this Data Acquisition/DDE Server. This password is
also required to terminate Data Acquisition from the Operator Display or Data
Acquisition Software.

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Edit Component Password

The Edit Component Utility allows you to password protect the library of
machine components. A set of machine components are saved in the file
COMP.DEF. Each COMP.DEF file may have a different password.

Software Configuration Utility Password

The Software Configuration Utility allows you to password protect your
Machine Train configuration. When this utility creates the MCTRAINS.LGL
file, this password is stored within the file. Each Software Configuration may
have a different password.

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Appendix

3500 Monitoring System - Problem Report

Every effort is made to guarantee the quality of all components of the 3500 Monitoring System.
If you experience problems with this manual, or any of the products associated with the 3500
Monitoring System, please notify your local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales or Service
Representative or complete the following information and mail or FAX it to Bently Nevada
Corporation. Please be as specific as possible, and mention part numbers and revisions if
available.
Date:
Name:
Company:
Phone:
FAX:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Problem:

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Mail or FAX to:

Bently Nevada Corporation

1617 Water Street
Minden, Nevada 89423 U.S. A.
FAX: (702) 782-9253
ATTN: Quality Assurance
OR
To your local Bently Nevada Sales or Service
Representative.

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Computer Hardware and Software Manual

3500 Monitoring System - Problem Report

Every effort is made to guarantee the quality of all components of the 3500 Monitoring System.
If you experience problems with this manual, or any of the products associated with the 3500
Monitoring System, please notify your local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales or Service
Representative or complete the following information and mail or FAX it to Bently Nevada
Corporation. Please be as specific as possible, and mention part numbers and revisions if
available.
Date:
Name:
Company:
Phone:
FAX:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Problem:

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Mail or FAX to:
Bently Nevada Corporation
1617 Water Street
Minden, Nevada 89423 U.S. A.
FAX: (702) 782-9253
ATTN: Quality Assurance
OR
To your local Bently Nevada Sales or Service
Representative.

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Appendix

3500 Monitoring System - Problem Report

Every effort is made to guarantee the quality of all components of the 3500 Monitoring System.
If you experience problems with this manual, or any of the products associated with the 3500
Monitoring System, please notify your local Bently Nevada Corporation Sales or Service
Representative or complete the following information and mail or FAX it to Bently Nevada
Corporation. Please be as specific as possible, and mention part numbers and revisions if
available.
Date:
Name:
Company:
Phone:
FAX:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Problem:

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_____________________
Mail or FAX to:

Bently Nevada Corporation

1617 Water Street
Minden, Nevada 89423 U.S. A.
FAX: (702) 782-9253
ATTN: Quality Assurance
OR
To your local Bently Nevada Sales or Service
Representative.

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Index
.DAS files, 56, 65
.LGL files, 108
.RAK files, 108, 110
.TRN files, 108
3500 Modules
General descriptions, 9
Location in rack, 8
3500 Monitor Rack
Daisy chains, 8
Mounting styles, 8
3500 Monitoring System
Changing rack switch settings, 103
Components, 7
Computer types, 10
Description, 1
Icons, 11
Monitoring system part numbers, 215
Password, 222
Problem report, 225
Rack communications, 30
Sample systems, 16
Setup guidelines, 15
Setup steps, 211
Software packages, 11, 21
Supported networks, 143
System features, 4
Types of installation, 13
4 Channel Relay Modules
General descriptions, 9
Accessing Data Acquisition Servers, 17
Acknowledge
Acknowledging alarm events, 90
Acknowledging system events, 94
Guidelines for acknowledging alarms, 92
Address
Setting rack addresses and passwords, 64
Address switch, 32

228

Adjusting Setpoints, 101

Alarm Event List
Alarm events displayed by the
Alarm Icon, 88
Definition, 90
Save lists as text, 105
Alarm Icon, 88
Alarms
Adjusting setpoints, 101
Setting alarm bypass, 98
Alert bypass
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Bargraph displays, 79
Basic 3500 Installations, 13
Baud rate
Data Acquisition Software
connection parameters, 62
In remote communications, 132
RIM I/O internal modem, 41
RS232 communication, 33
Bulkhead mount, 8
Bypass
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Cabinet mount, 8
Cable part numbers
Connecting Data Manager I/O
and TDM2/DDM2
Computers, 47
Fiber optic network, 152
for DigiBoard and RS232/RS422
converter, 39, 46
Host to external modem, 43
Monitoring system part numbers,
215
RIM I/O module, external
modem, 44
RS232 communication, 32

Index

ThickNet network cables, 148

ThinNet network cables, 146
Calculating the trend time span interval, 59
Changing Setpoints, 101
Channels
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Codes, point name, 114
Colors
Setting perferences in a machine train diagram,
119
Communiation Gateway Module
Part numbers, 220
Communication
Data Acquisition Software connection
parameters, 62
General function, 2
Host to host remote communications, 133
Host to Rack communication, 30
Host to rack remote communication, 131
Modem file programming information, 198
Overview, 3
Rack to rack communication, 45
Remote communication, 129
RS232 communication, 32
RS422 Communications, 39
Sample systems, 16
TDM2/DDM2 Communications, 47
Communication Gateway Module
General descriptions, 9
General function, 2
Communication processors
Connecting Data Manager I/O and
TDM2/DDM2 Computers, 47
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 19
Rules for data manager communications, 48
Components
Edit component utility, 123
List of supplied component symbols, 204
Listing available machine components, 117
Password, 224

Computer logs, 67, 95

Computers
Configuration, 10
Data Acquisition, 10
Operator Display, 10
Remote to Onsite Computer
system, 14
The affect of RAM on computer
performance, 61
Configuration Software, Rack
Configuration files, 108
Definition, 11
How modem is initialized, 131
Installation and operation, 22
Configuration Software, Utility
Definition, 107
Password, 224
Connect passwords, 222
Connect to Data Acquisition
Software, 76
Connection parameters, 132
Connectors
Fiber optic network, 152
ThickNet connector part
numbers, 148
ThinNet connector part numbers,
146
Converter, RS232/RS422
Part numbers, 221
with RS422 communication, 39
Creating Machine Trains, 109
Current Value Display, 82
Custom train components
Edit component utility, 123
Daisy chains
3500 Monitor Racks, 8
Communication processors, 19
Maximum racks, 16
Rack to rack communication, 46
Danger bypass

229

Setting Channel Switches, 98

Data
as displayed on a Bargraph Display, 79
as displayed on a Current Values Display, 82
as displayed on a Maine Train Diagam, 78
as displayed on a Trend Display, 84
Calculating the polling rate, 60
Data stored on the Data Acquisition Server, 68
Formats, 2, 75
Hard disk requirements, 23
Interfaces, 2
Items that affect real-time data collection, 58
Providing data to Operator Display Software,
52
Setting up historical trends, 121
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software
Accessing Data Acquisition Servers, 17
Computer requirements, 22
Connection parameters, 132
Data stored on the Data Acquisition Server, 68
DDE server protocol, 174
Definition, 12
Dynamic Data Exchange, 69
File structures, 200
Functions, 49, 170
Initiating and terminating Data Acquisition, 66
Installation procedures, 24
Items that affect real-time data collection, 58
Maximum racks, 16
Operation, 55
Password, 223
Requirements, 50
Software system part numbers, 217
Troubleshooting, 69
using a DigiBoard 232 card, 32
Using Operator Display to control Data
Acquisition, 97
Utilities, 107
Data Manager I/O
Connecting Data Manager I/O and

230

TDM2/DDM2 Computers,
47
General description, 2
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 19
Rules for data manager
communications, 48
Date and time synchronization, 58
DDE Server Software
Accessing Data Acquisition
Servers, 17
Computer requirements, 22
Definition, 12
Installation procedures, 24
using a DigiBoard 232 card, 32
Diagram, DDE communication, 171
Diagram, Sample systems
Accessing Data Acquisition
Servers, 17
Displaying data on various
platforms, 20
Host-to-host remote
communications, 134
Network installation, 18
Sample system with comm
processors and TDM2
computer, 19
Using Dynamic Data Exchange,
70
Diagram, using X Windows, 162
Diagram, wiring
Connecting Data Manager I/O
and TDM2/DDM2
Computers, 47
Host to external modem, 43
Host to RIM I/O, RS232, 33
Host to RIM I/O, RS422, 38
Host to RIM, RS232, 32
Rack to rack communication, 46
RIM I/O module, external

Index

modem, 44
Diagrams, Machine Train
Building machine train diagrams, 116
Definition, 111
Displaying data, 78
Mapping points to Machine Trains, 111
DigiBoard 232 card
Configuring a DigiBoard, 34
Dip switch and jumper settings, 39
Host to Rack communication, 32
Host to rack remote communication, 131
Part numbers, 221
Verifying operation, 39
Display
Setting perferences in a machine train diagram,
119
Display Software
Computer logs, 95
Computer requirements, 26
Definition, 13
Displaying data on a Bargraph Display, 79
Displaying data on a Current Values Display,
82
Displaying data on a Maine Train Diagram, 78
Displaying data on a Trend Display, 84
File structures, 201
Hard disk requirements, 27
Installation procedures, 27
Operating procedures, 72
Remote connection using RAS client software,
138
Requirements, 72
Setting Operator Display preference, 104
Software system part numbers, 217
Using Operator Display to control Data
Acquisition, 97
Using X Windows, 163
Utilities, 74
Display variables, 118
Dynamic Data Exchange

DDE server protocol, 174

DDE Server, overview, 170
Description of an application
request, 173
Third part server connectivity, 69
Ethernet networks
Definition, 15
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
ThickNet installation, 146
ThinNet installation, 144
Events
Alarm events displayed by the
Alarm Icon, 88
System Event List, 92
Excel
DDE server protocol, 174
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
Fiber optic network, 149
Files
Configuration files, 108
Data Acquisition setup files, 56,
65
File structures, 200
Modem file programming
information, 198
required for software
configuration utility, 109
Used by software configuration
utility, 108
Gateway Module
General descriptions, 9
General function, 2
Part numbers, 220
Grouping channels in Machine
Trains, 111
Guidelines, setup, 15
Hard disk requirements
Data Acquisition/DDE Server

231

Software, 23
Historical trend data, 23
Operator Display Software, 27
Historical trend data
Data stored on the Data Acquisition Server, 68
Displaying data on a Trend Display, 84
Hard disk requirements, 23
Setting up historical trends, 121
Trend options, 86
Host
General description, 2
Host to Rack communication, 30
Host to rack remote communication, 131
Host-to-host remote communications, 133
Icons, 11
Alarm icon, 88
for drawing machine components, 117
Operator Display Software, 74
System Event List icon, 92
Information, System, 5
Inhibit, special
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Initialization string, 43, 63
Initialize RIM I/O modem, 41
Initiating Data Acquisition, 66, 97
Input and output modules
General descriptions, 9
in sample systems, 16
Installation procedures
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software, 24
Operator Display Software, 27
Installations, basic 3500, 13
Interval
available trend intervals, 121
Calculating the trend time span, 59
Keyphasor Modules
General descriptions, 9
Link types, DDE communication, 171
Lists
Computer logs, 67, 95

232

Save lists as text, 105

Selecting an Alarm Event List, 89
System Event List, 92
Logs, computer, 67, 95
Machine Components
Edit component utility, 123
List of supplied component
symbols, 204
Listing available machine
components, 117
Machine points
Choosing display variables, 118
Hard disk requirements, 23
Mapping points to Machine
Trains, 111
Machine Train Diagrams
Building machine train diagrams,
116
Definition, 111
Displaying data, 78
Mapping points to Machine
Trains, 111
Machine Trains
Creating Machine Trains, 109
Files required for, 108
Grouping channels in Machine
Trains, 108
Train displays, 77
Manuals, 5, 220
Mapping points
Definition, 109
Procedure, 111
Master-slave network structure, 141
Microsoft Excel
DDE server protocol, 174
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
Microsoft Visual Basic example, 177
Modem Communication
Accessing Data Acquisition

Index

Servers, 17
Data Acquisition Software connection
parameters, 63
Definition, 129
Equipment needed, 130
Initialization string, 43
Modem file programming information, 198
Modem setup, 41
Remote to Rack system, 14
using modems in a network, 16
Modules
General descriptions, 9
Location in rack, 8
Monitoring system part numbers, 218
Monitor Modules
General descriptions, 9
Monitoring system part numbers, 215, 218
Monitoring System
Changing rack switch settings, 103
Components, 7
Computer types, 10
Description, 1
Password, 222
Problem report, 225
Rack communications, 30
Sample systems, 16
Setup guidelines, 15
Setup steps, 211
Software packages, 11, 21
Supported networks, 143
System features, 4
Types of installation, 13
Mounting styles, 8
NetDDE
Descriptions of network requests, 172
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 20
Overview, 173
Used to collect data from a Data Acquisition
Server, 70
Network systems

Adding a network adapter driver,

154
Choosing network hardware and
software, 152
Definition, 15
General description, 3
Hardware and software
installation, 153
Network structures, 141
Sample systems, 18
Software and hardware, 142
Using NetDDE, 172
Operator Display Software
Computer logs, 95
Computer requirements, 26
Definition, 13
Displaying data on a Bargraph
Display, 79
Displaying data on a Current
Values Display, 82
Displaying data on a Maine Train
Diagram, 78
Displaying data on a Trend
Display, 84
File structures, 201
Hard disk requirements, 27
Installation procedures, 27
Operating procedures, 72
Remote connection using RAS
client software, 138
Requirements, 72
Setting Operator Display
preference, 104
Software system part numbers,
217
Using Operator Display to
control Data Acquisition, 97
Using X Windows, 163
Utilities, 74, 107
Options

233

Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software, 57

Trend options, 86
Panel mount, 8
Part numbers, cables
Connecting Data Manager I/O and
TDM2/DDM2 Computers, 47
Fiber optic network, 152
for DigiBoard and RS232/RS422 converter,
39, 46
Host to external modem, 43
Monitoring system part numbers, 215
RIM I/O module, external modem, 44
RS232 communication, 32
ThickNet network cables, 148
ThinNet network cables, 146
Part numbers, system
Monitoring system part numbers, 215
Passwords
3500 system passwords, 222
Data Acquisition Server password, 65
Setting rack addresses and passwords, 64
Peer-to-peer network structure, 141
Performance
The affect of RAM on computer performance,
61
Points
Choosing display variables, 118
Codes for point names, 114
Grouping channels in Machine Trains, 108
Hard disk requirements, 23
Mapping points to Machine Trains, 111, 113
Maximum number in a train, 111
Polling rate
Calculating the polling rate, 60
Power Supplies
General descriptions, 9
Part numbers, 218
Preferences
Setting Operator Display preference, 104
Setting perferences in a machine train diagram,

234

119
Problem report, 225
Product service utilities
Hard disk requirements, 23
Quattro Pro example, 176
Rack address switch, 32
Rack based displays, 52
Rack Configuration Software
.RAK files, 110
Configuration files, 108
Definition, 11
Installation and operation, 22
Rack Interface I/O Module
Host to Rack communication, 30,
33
Rack Interface Module
General descriptions, 9
Host to Rack communication, 32
Racks
Changing rack switch settings,
103
Daisy chains, 8
Host to Rack communication, 30
Host to rack remote
communication, 131
Maximum racks in a daisy chain,
16
Mounting styles, 8
Passwords, 222
Rack communications, 30
Rack to rack communication, 45
Setting rack addresses and
passwords, 64
RAM requirements, 23
Rate, Polling
Calculating the polling rate, 60
Real-time Trend Display
Calculating the trend time span,
59
Displaying data on a Trend

Index

Display, 84
Setting the amount of RAM, 58
Trend options, 86
Refresh button
Used with the Alarm Event List, 91
Reinstalling software, 22
Relay Modules
General descriptions, 9
Remote Access Server (RAS), 15
Configuring RAS Server software, 135
Remote connections to a network node, 71
Remote Communication
Accessing Data Acquisition Servers, 17
Definition, 129
Equipment needed, 130
General description, 3
Initialization string, 43
Modem setup, 41
Remote to Rack system, 14
Remote to Onsite Computer system, 14
Remote to Rack system
Definition, 14
Report, problem, 225
Request, DDE and NetDDE, 174
Response, DDE and NetDDE, 175
Restrictions
Fiber optic network, 151
ThickNet network, 147
ThinNet network, 145
RS232 Communication, 32
RS232/RS422 Converter, 39
RS232/RS422 Switch, 33, 38
RS422 Communications, 39
Sample systems, 16, 176
Seminars, 6
Server
Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software, 12
Remote Access Server, 15
Setpoints
Adjusting setpoints, 101

Setup
Data Acquisition setup files, 65
Data Acquisition/DDE Server
Software, 56
Setup Guidelines, 15
Slave-master network structure, 141
Software
3500 Software Configuration
Utility, 108
DigiWARE, 39
File structures, 200
Icons, 11
List of packages, 11, 21
Network software, 142
Operating Data Acquisition/DDE
Server Software, 55
Operating the Operator Display
Software, 72
Reinstalling software, 22
Remote Access Server, 15
Software system part numbers,
217
Using X Windows with Operator
Display Software, 163
Software installation procedures
Data Acquisition/DDE Server
Software, 24
Operator Display Software, 27
Span time
Definition, 123
Special inhibit
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Spread sheet program
DDE and NetDDE protocol, 174
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
Stand-alone system
Accessing Data Acquisition
Servers, 17
Definition, 14

235

Starting Data Acquisition, 66, 97

Stopping Data Acquisition, 66, 98
String, initialization, 43
Switch
Changing rack switch settings, 103
Rack address, 32
RS232/RS422, 33, 38
Setting Channel Switches, 98
Synchronization, date and time, 58
System Event List
Definition, 92
Save lists as text, 105
System, Monitoring
Components, 7
Computer types, 10
Description, 1
Monitoring system part numbers, 215
Password, 222
Problem report, 225
Rack communications, 30
Sample systems, 16
Setup guidelines, 15
Setup steps, 211
Software packages, 11, 21
Supported networks, 143
System features, 4
Types of installation, 13
TDIX/DDIX
Connecting Data Manager I/O and
TDM2/DDM2 Computers, 47
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 19
Rules for data manager communications, 48
TDM2/DDM2 Communications, 47
TDM2/DDM2 Computer
Connecting Data Manager I/O and
TDM2/DDM2 Computers, 47
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 19
Rules for data manager communications, 48
Tektronix
WinDD in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 20

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Terminating Data Acquisition, 66, 98

ThickNet Ethernet network, 146
ThinNet Ethernet network, 144
Time and date synchronization, 58
Time span
Definition, 123
Train based displays, 53
Trains, Machine
Creating Machine Trains, 109
Files required for, 108
Grouping channels in Machine
Trains, 108
Train displays, 77
Trend data, historical
Data stored on the Data
Acquisition Server, 68
Displaying data on a Trend
Display, 84
Hard disk requirements, 23
Setting up historical trends, 121
Trend options, 86
Trend data, real-time
Displaying data on a Trend
Display, 84
RAM requirements, 23
Trend options, 86
Trend Display
Setting the amount of RAM, 58
Ways to display trends, 84
Trend Interval
available trend intervals, 121
Troubleshooting
Data Acquisition/DDE Server
Software, 69
Tutorials, 6
UNIX Workstation
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
Providing data to 3rd party
software, 54

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Using X Windows, 162

Utilities
Icons, 11
Utilities, Product service
Hard disk requirements, 23
Utilities, Software
Definition, 107
Edit component utility, 123
Password, 224
with Operator Display Software, 74
Variables
Display variables, 118
Selecting trend variables, 86
Videos, 5
Visual Basic example, 177
WinDD
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 20
Using X Windows, 162
Windows 95
Configuring RAS Server software, 135
Network installation, 159
Windows for WorkGroups, installation, 154
Windows NT
Network installation, 157
Windows Operation, 105
Wiring diagram
Connecting Data Manager I/O and
TDM2/DDM2 Computers, 47
Host to external modem, 43
Host to RIM I/O, RS232, 33
Host to RIM I/O, RS422, 38
Host to RIM, RS232, 32
Rack to rack communication, 46
RIM I/O module, external modem, 44
WorkGroups, network installation, 154
Workstations
Displaying data on various platforms, 20
in sample 3500 Monitoring System, 20
Providing data to 3rd party software, 54
Using X Windows, 162

X server
in sample 3500 Monitoring
System, 20
Using X Windows, 162

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