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USM 08 RMGView Diagnostic Software

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Serving the Gas Industry Worldwide

STATUS NOVEMBER 2012

by Honeywell

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Note: Unfortunately, paperwork does not automatically update itself but technical developments are constantly being made. Therefore, we reserve the right to change the descriptions and statements contained in our operating instructions without prior notice. However, you can conveniently download the most recent version of this manual (and those of other devices) from our website www.rmg.com.

RMG Messtechnik GmbH Otto-Hahn-Str. 5 35510 Butzbach (Germany) Fax: +49 (0)6033 897-130 E-mail: Messtechnik@Honeywell.com

Phone numbers: Switchboard: +49 (0)6033 897-0 Customer Service: +49 (0)6033 897-127 Spare Parts: +49 (0)6033 897-173

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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 1

1.1 Installation ................................................................................................... 1

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2.1 "Live values" ............................................................................................... 2 2.2 USM 08 ultrasonic meter: ........................................................................... 8 2.3 Detailed path information: .......................................................................... 9 2.4 Angle of swirl: ............................................................................................10 2.5 Status displays: .........................................................................................11 2.6 Path speeds: ..............................................................................................12

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"RMGVIEW LIST" WINDOW ...................................................... 13

3.1 Editor of the user-defined lists .................................................................18 3.2 Recording of list values .............................................................................21 3.3 Plots "New plot" (Graphics) ......................................................................22 3.4 y scale: .......................................................................................................23 3.5 Autoscale: ..................................................................................................23 3.6 Zoom ..........................................................................................................25 3.7 Exporting of plot files ................................................................................25 3.8 Protocols ...................................................................................................26 3.9 Tools ..........................................................................................................33 3.10

Protocol editor .......................................................................................33

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Configure USE ........................................................................................35

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USE09 error/warnings ..........................................................................35

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Modbus notifications .............................................................................36

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Parameter log .........................................................................................36

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Event log.................................................................................................37

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Save window configuration ...................................................................37

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Recreate window configuration.............................................................37

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Closing all RMGView windows ..............................................................37

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Opening RMGView APPDATA folder ... ..................................................37

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................................................ 38

4.1 General information: .................................................................................38 4.2 Flow profiles: .............................................................................................39 4.3 Path & transmitter measurement values: ................................................39 4.4 Live Plots: ..................................................................................................40

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TEST VALUES ............................................................................ 42

5.1 "Conduct test" button...............................................................................44 5.2 "Configuration protocol" button ...............................................................45 5.3 "USM history" button................................................................................46 5.4 "Generate test protocol from log file" button ..........................................47 5.5 The USM 08 test protocol .........................................................................48

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RMGVIEW CONFIGURATION .................................................... 54

6.1 "Generate new cfg-file" button .................................................................57 6.2 "Configure folder" button .........................................................................58 6.3 "Edit password list" button ......................................................................58

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TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 59

7.1 Reference file is absent ............................................................................59 7.2 cfg-file is absent ........................................................................................59 7.3 Connection to the meter is disrupted ......................................................60 7.4 "RMGView is already running..." display ..................................................60 7.5 Display "The file USE_112c.rmx … ...........................................................60

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Introduction

The RMGView diagnostic software supplied with the USM 08 ultrasonic gas meter enables direct access to the electronic measuring equipment of the ultrasonic gas meter with a standard PC (system requirements: Windows 2000, XP, 7).

The speed, working memory, and hard drive memory requirements are low. A minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel is necessary for sensible use.

A serial interface is required to connect the USE 09. Standard COM interfaces or USB interfaces can be used. A converter is necessary for USB and standard COM interfaces (RS 485).

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RMGView diagnostic software offers the following functions: o o o o o o o o o o

1.1

Selecting all available data from an ultrasonic gas meter with the USE 09 Automatic recognition of the USE09 software version Display of the measurement values and parameters as a list Password-protected editing option for the USE09 parameters Display of the measurement values as a plot (graphics) Creation of user-defined lists Creation of user-defined plots Option of configuring the USE09 (with the calibration switch open) Drafting of test reports Graphic diagnostic function

Installation

If you install a new version of RMGView, it is not necessary to uninstall the old version beforehand.

If you have received the program by email, unzip the zip file in the attachment. Boot the RMGView installer (version number).exe.

If you have received the program on CD, the CD should start up automatically upon insertion. If this is not the case, navigate to the CD directory and start the RMGView installer (version number).exe.

The installer will take you through the next installation steps.

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USM window "Live values"

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Figure 1: Live values

The "live values" dialog box opens as a launch window.

"Live values" is a display designed with several graphic illustrations and in different colors which displays the status of the meter graphically and with diagrams.

Firstly, configure the COM interface.

To do so, first click on the "Details" button at the upper right.

A new dialog box will open: List – RMGView

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Figure 2: List – RMGView

When you click on "Settings" you are asked to enter a password.

Figure 3: Input of password

Click on "Configurator," input the password RMGUSE-P into the white field above "input password," and click "Ok." ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

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The window appears

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Figure 4: Settings: Modbus

First of all, set up the Modbus parameters under "Modbus settings." A physical PC – USM 08 connection must exist to this end. Determine a COM port (system-dependent) and select baud rate 38400, bits-parity-stopbits 8N1, Modbus address 1.

Close the "RMG view list" window by clicking on the cross in the upper right and open "Measuring element no. xxx" underneath again in the status bar. This will take you back to the "Live values" launch window.

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We will go into the individual illustrations in this window in detail below: In the upper left, directly adjacent to the RMG by Honeywell logo, the location (e.g. the station) and the measuring element number of the ultrasonic meter are displayed.

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Figure 5: Location and measuring element information

The content of the AU-1 coordinate is displayed under location according to conventions.

The content of coordinate AU-2 can be found under Measuring element.

Procedure: -

Go to the upper right button "Details" in the "Live values" window.

In the upper left you will see "+USM 09 columns" Click on the + symbol The list opens with all tables available for the measurement values At the bottom of the file, click on "AU: user info" and a table into which you can input your data appears on the right. At the very top you will find

Coordinates AU-1 AU-2

Name User text 1 User text 2

Value Text_1 Text_2

Unit

Modbus address 840 850

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The fields with a purple background can be changed at will, dependent on authorizations. This applies to all tables.

Now enter the name of your location in User text 1.

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Figure 6: List USE 09, coordinate AU: User info

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Back in the Live Values window, you will find the loaded reference file on the right, adjacent to the location and the measuring element number. The reference file is the comparative basis for measurement values (see test protocol). The display for the loaded configuration should be green ("Ok").

RMG View compares the parameters of the connected USM with the parameter set saved in the pertaining cfg file (measuring element number-cfg) in the background. The result (Ok/Error) is displayed depending on the configuration.

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Figure 7: Reference file and configuration status

The buttons are situated on the right  "Print Screen" (generates a pdf file of the screen with the date and time)  "Record 2 min log" (records the data from the meter for 2 minutes, a window opens "Log is running…," select name for log file and click Ok) and  "Play back log" (the record stored in the log file is played back with the aid of the RMGView log player).

Figure 8: Printing, recording, and playback buttons

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USM 08 ultrasonic meter:

The ultrasonic gas meter is depicted in a diagram in the lower left. The actual state of the USM 08 is displayed. The measurement electronics, the configuration of the sensors, and the 6 paths can be recognized. If the measurement electronics are blue, the status of the meter is Ok. This is also displayed in the graphics on the right. The green color in the small box adjacent to "USE09 status Ok" shows that the status is fine. If the measurement electronics are red, a red error notification appears in the same small box (see under "Status displays"). The same applies to the six measurement paths. These are green in their error-free state and red in the event of errors. If the cursor arrow is directed onto the path, information on the status can be obtained (see "Detailed path information"). In the case of error, the cause of the error is also displayed here.

The current gas speed is displayed via the measurement electronics. The blue arrow beneath states that this measurement is a "forwards" measurement (from left to right). For a "backwards measurement" (right to left), the arrow is red and points in the other direction.

Figure 9: Ultrasonic gas meter with status display

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Detailed path information:

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Figure 10: Detailed information

If you hover over one of the sensors with the mouse cursor without clicking, an information window opens which displays the following current values via the path clicked on (e.g. for path 1, direction/sensor 2): Path 1.2 Gas speed: Speed of sound: %valid: AGC ratio 1.2: SNR 1.2:

2.998 m/s 342.151 m/s 100 % 19.9 dB 32.04 dB

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Angle of swirl:

The three diagrams adjacent to the meter on the right display the angle of swirl of the three levels.

Ideally, the total of all three angles of swirl should be equal to 0掳. If the total of the three angles of swirl is not equal to 0掳, the flow profile is not completely recorded and the measured flow might be lower or higher than the real flow.

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Figure 11: Angle of swirl

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Status displays:

On the right you will find the status displays for USE 09 and paths 1 to 6.

You can also verify the status displays here from: -

AGC (Automatic Gain Control), (valid reference file necessary) Swirl, Profiles, SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), SOS (Speed of Sound); deviation from the calculated speed of sound.

Gas quality and operating conditions (inputted under test values) must concur. %valid (number of valid measurements) displayed.

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If everything is fine, the status "Ok" is displayed in green. Where there are error trends, the display changes to "Warning" in yellow and then to "Error" in red.

Limit values are test values.

Figure 12: Status display

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Path speeds:

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Figure 13: Path speed

A diagram is located below the status display which outlines the path speeds. If everything is working correctly, the middle level (paths 3 and 4) should show the highest speed.

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Instrument panel Test values RMGView configuration

masks are only visible after a password is entered.

Three different user levels are available, two of which can only be reached by inputting a password.

Monitor: no password required. The "Live values" window and the masks under the "Details" button can be called up and viewed in this level. You cannot change any parameters.

Operator: password required.

Configurator: password required.

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"RMGView list" window

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Figure 14: The "RMGView list" window

Press the "Details" button at the upper right of the "Measurement element no. xx – RMGView" window, the aforementioned "RMGView list" window appears.

The toolbar buttons can be found in the upper section of the "RMGView list" o "USM" (USM overview mask) o "new list" o "new plot" o "protocols" o "tools" o "password" o "settings" o "help" These windows belong to the same program. A new window opens each time one of these commands is executed. The program is terminated when you close the final window. The size of the windows can be changed. Opening too many windows slows down updates of the values displayed. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

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To the lower right of the screen you will find a status bar which contains the following information: o

USE09 error notifications and USE09 warning notifications (double-click on the first or second empty field from the left on the right-hand side)

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Figure 15: USE09 error and warning notifications

USE09 battery status USE09 service switch (blue means "open") Code word USE09 USE09 calibration switch (red means "open," when the calibration switch is open, parameters relating to the Office of Weights and Measures can be changed in the configuration mode) o Access level (a key is displayed on a yellow background in configurator mode) o o o o

There is a Modbus connection indicator at the lower left. The following window opens by doubleclicking on "Modbus Ok:"

Figure 16: Modbus notifications

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By clicking on the "Details" button at the upper right in the USM 08 measuring element window, you can open the "RMGView list" window.

The individual buttons are listed on page 15 of this documentation. A list of displayable parameters with relevant coordinates opens at the top left by clicking on the + symbol in front of the USM09 columns.

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Figure 17: Example of a table with Live values

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Here is an overview of the displayable parameters with the relevant USM09 columns.

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Coordinates A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q T U V W

Name Pressure Temperature USE09-C measurement values USE09-C flow Parameter USE09-C Polynome-G USE09-C Polynome Freq., pulse outputs Power output Serial ports DSP, FPGA values Path 1 measurement values Path 2 measurement values Path 3 measurement values Path 4 measurement values Path 5 measurement values Path 6 measurement values Path 1 signal analysis Path 2 signal analysis Path 3 signal analysis Path 4 signal analysis

Coordinates X Y AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AS AT AU

Name Path 5 signal analysis Path 6 signal analysis USE09 measurement values USE09 diagnostics Times USE09-C metering elements Type plate Mode Error DSP parameters DSP 3X parameters Path 1 parameters Path 2 parameters Path 3 parameters Path 4 parameters Path 5 parameters Path 6 parameters Service Log memory User info

Figure 18: Table of parameters

By clicking on a coordinate in this list, the concise table with the Live values which are updated every second opens on the right.

The following can be read off: o Coordinates o Name of the parameter o Value o Unit o Modbus address

It is necessary to input a password and (for most parameters) open the USE09 calibration switch or input a code word to amend the values.

The values are automatically transferred into the USE09 upon leaving the input field.

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Every value can be called up by the management system via the Modbus address. The Modbus address of each parameter can be read off in column 5 "Modbus addresses" of every measurement value or parameters list in RMGView. A Modbus register is also available in the html documentation of every firmware version in ascending order.

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Figure 19: Modbus addresses

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Editor of the user-defined lists

Double-clicking on "New user-defined list" opens a "User-defined list 1" editor on the right, with the help of which individual lists can be compiled. It is possible to amend an existing list by doubleclicking or by selecting the context menu point (right-click) "Edit."

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Figure 20: Editor of the user-defined lists

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In the left section of the editor all values of the USE09 can be selected and transferred in the middle into the right section which depicts the new list by double-clicking or by clicking on the green arrow symbol.

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Figure 21: Example of the inputting of user-defined lists

You can scroll through your own list with the green upward and downward arrows on the right and delete individual parameters with the red deletion cross. You can rename this list.

Selecting "Start mask" displays this list when new list views are opened.

"List of new parameters" opens a dialog in which a USE09 (previous) version can be selected. In the list, the parameters which are new in the current version compared to the selected version are transferred.

When you have completed your list, name it and click Ok. The Live values list with your selected parameters appears in the right screen.

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Example: The values for SNR (signal noise ratio) on sensor 1.1 and sensor 1.2 were selected in each instance from the "RMGView list" for the user-defined list under the L-coordinate and the SNR values for sensors 2.1 and 2.2 were selected under the M-coordinate and transferred to the "Values in new list" list. The name was changed to "SNR P1 – P2."

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Figure 22: Creation of a user-defined list

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The following table appears when you click Ok:

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Figure 23: Example of user-defined list

You can delete this list again by right-clicking to the left of your list's name and selecting "Delete."

This list is deleted the next time the window is opened.

3.2

Recording of list values

The "Record data" menu point can be selected in the context menu (right-click) which enables recording of the values outlined in the list as a CSV file. Recording is terminated by right-clicking again and selecting the "Terminate recording" menu item or by closing the list. The list can then be imported into table processing programs.

Clicking on the "New value" button opens a new list window.

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Plots "New plot" (Graphics)

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Figure 24: "New plots" window

New plots can be created with the "Editor for user-defined plots" (double-click on "New userdefined plots").

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Figure 25: Editor for user-defined plots

The procedure is the same as for "Editor of user-defined lists." The selected data is displayed in the empty field on the right by double-clicking on the parameter list on the left or by single-clicking with the green arrow pointing to the right.

A color and line width are assigned to the graphs, which can be changed at any time.

The selected data is recorded in a 1-second grid.

3.4

y scale:

If all values depicted in the plot have the same unit, the y-scale is depicted in this unit, otherwise in percent.

3.5

Autoscale:

When "Autoscale" is activated, the range limits are adjusted automatically and is tracked to the minimum and maximum values attained since plot start. If "Autoscale" is not activated, the range limits must be specified (minimum and maximum) according to whether the values have an identical unit, on one occasion or individually for each value.

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Figure 26: Example of user-defined plot

In the upper line the selected parameters depicted in the low range are specified in different colors whereby the color of the graph corresponds to the color of the parameter (color and line width changes, see above). The measurement values correspond to those of the cursor position. If the mouse is in the plot range, the cursor tracks the mouse movements, otherwise it follows the last depicted value. Historical values can also be displayed by the cursor.

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Zoom

A zoom range can be selected by dragging the mouse while holding down the left mouse button.

Zooming can be cancelled in the context menu (right-mouse button) by inputting "z."

3.7

Exporting of plot files

The plot files can be edited, exported and printed by pressing the right mouse button (context menu).

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Figure 27: Exporting of a plot

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Protocols

Parameter protocols / select .rpr file You can generate a standard protocol here which contains all parameters of the connected USE09s.

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The protocol format can be adjusted in the subsequent file selection dialog.

Selectable formats: o PDF Adobe Acrobat Reader or a comparable program must be installed to display this. o HTML Only suitable for printing to a very limited extent (page break). o CSV Suitable for importation in data programs.

The CSV separator can be set under "Settings, user interface." This format is also used by the RMGView function "Configure USE".

Figure 28: Storing a parameter protocol

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A parameter protocol looks like this (Page 1 of xx):

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Figure 29: Parameter protocol

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The following list appears when "Protocols" is clicked:

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Figure 30: Protocol selection list

01 USE 09-C German data sheet 02 USE 09-C English data sheet 03 MID-complete documentation USM08 (from 1.205) 04 MID Test Certificate USM08 05 MID Test Certificate Sensor (from 1,205) 06 MID Test Certificate TNG_10-C 07 MID Test Certificate TNG_20-S 08 Complete doc. USM08 basis (from 1,205) 09 Complete doc. USM08+USE09-C (from 1,205) 10 USM08 basis test certificate 11 USM08+USE09-C test certificate (from 1,205) 12 Sensor test slip (from 1,205) 13 TNG 10-C test slip 14 TNG 20-S test slip The protocols 8 to 14 are only available if the language is set to German!

These protocols are stored. It involves test protocols which require authorization for meters with domestic type approval or MID approval dependent on the TNG 10-C (120 kHz) or TNG 20-S (200 kHz) sensor type used and the meter firmware used. Data is stored in the matrix from version 1.205 which needed to be inputted manually when creating protocols when using the previous version. Data sheets 01 and 02 are attached as an appendix to the standardization or calibration slip of the high pressure test. The "Protocol selection" list can be added to with the help of the protocol editor (see "Tools" below) at any time.

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Example 1: A "Data sheet USE 09-C English" should be created.

Clicking on the "Data sheet USE 09-C English" opens the "Save protocol as…" window. Give the protocol a name ("test 2" here) and click save.

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Figure 31: "Save protocol as..." window

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A PDF protocol appears:

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Figure 32: Example of pdf protocol "Data sheet USE 09-C English

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Example 2: A MID test slip USM 08 should be created.

Clicking on the "MID Test Certificate USM 08" opens the "Save protocol as…" window. Give the protocol a name ("test 6" here) and click on save.

Another input field opens which you need to complete, then click Ok.

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Figure 33: Input field window

The test certificate appears as a pdf file.

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Figure 34: Test certificate USM 09 (extract); page 1 of 8

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Tools

A list with the following options opens when "Tools" is selected: o o o o o o o o o

Protocol editor Configure USE (can only be selected after entering a password) USE error/warnings Parameter log Event log Save window configuration Recreate window configuration Close all RMGView windows Open RMGView APPDATA folder

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3.10 Protocol editor

Figure 35: Protocol editor mask

Protocol layouts can be created and amended which can then be called up under the "Protocols" menu point. A password must be entered for call-up.

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A protocol is created by text or JPG image elements being written into the PDF document in sequence. The elements are depicted in the right box.

The elements depicted in the right box can be transferred to this box by clicking on the arrows.

Text elements can be compiled in the Edit field text. Text can be inputted freely. The text elements can (but do not need to) contain USE09 values which are selected in the left section. Free text can be combined with the USE elements by clicking on the buttons configured under the upwardpointing green arrow.

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Text which can only be retrieved when the protocol is created, e.g. place of acceptance, can be inputted in the ASK field. The text in the relevant edit field is used for retrieval.

The result can be viewed by clicking on the test button. The "Input fields" window appears where the relevant information can then be inputted.

Figure 36: Example of input field

Standard line and column headings are depicted as in the standard protocol. There are special text fields, a composition and connection with attributes (except y) does not make sense.

The elements are written onto an x,y coordinate.

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When a new page is commenced, the y-coordinate is initialized to 26.7 (DIN-A4 above – 1 cm) and decremented by the amount of this element after issue of an element.

The x-coordinate is re-initialized for each element with 3.0 to the "left."

If an element has x, y, height, or text height information (edit fields below), this is included.

The .rpr files in which the protocol layouts are stored can also be directly edited with a text editor of your choice. It is recommended that syntax is taken from the sample files which you created with the protocol editor.

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3.11 Configure USE A password must be active to select this function. This enables parameters to be transferred from a CSV protocol into a USE09.

In order to prevent the transfer of unwanted values, e.g. time, meter states, meter state setting, a list created with the "Editor for user-defined lists" can be specified as a blacklist. Parameters contained in this list are disregarded.

3.12 USE09 error/warnings This window can be opened by selecting the Tools->Error notifications menu item or by clicking the error and warning symbol in the status bar. The current USE09 error and warning notifications are displayed.

Figure 37: USE error warnings

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3.13 Modbus notifications This window can be opened by selecting the Tools->Modbus notifications menu item or by doubleclicking the modbus error symbol (see p. 5, Fig. 4) in the status bar. Its purpose is to diagnose Modbus communication problems.

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Figure 38: Modbus notifications

3.14 Parameter log This window depicts the parameter log file read out from USE09. The parameter log can be read out again by clicking on the update symbol. The values can be exported as text and CSV files by clicking on the save symbol.

Figure 39: Parameter log

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3.15 Event log This window depicts the event log file read out from USE09. The event log can be read out again by clicking on the update symbol. The values can be exported as text and CSV files by clicking on the save symbol.

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Figure 40: Event log

3.16 Save window configuration Clicking on this line opens a window to select a folder in which this window configuration should be saved.

3.17 Recreate window configuration Here a window opens enabling a file to be selected where the desired configuration is saved. If you click on it, the saved window configuration is displayed again.

3.18 Closing all RMGView windows ... ... exits the program

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Instrument panel

The following windows of the RMGView mask cannot be viewed without a password.

Go to Details-> Password to input the password. The password for the configurator mode is RMGUSE-P. A yellow key appears in the status line after inputting the configurator password.

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Figure 41: Instrument panel

4.1

General information:

In the upper section you will find the same information as in the "Live values" screen (location, measuring element no., ref. file, and configuration).

The "Print Screen," "Record 2 min log," and "Play back log" buttons can be found at the same location and lead to the same activities.

Information regarding the average gas speed and the current speed of sound are depicted below, in addition to the direction of flow (blue arrow = forward).

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4.2

Flow profiles:

The flow profiles, tangential speed (left), and axial speed (right) are depicted as "Live" in the center in the x and z directions. The values are updated every second.

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Figure 42: Flow profiles

4.3

Path & transmitter measurement values:

The state of all sensors is displayed separately adjacently to the right in a table for each path and level: The compiled values are: o o o o o

Gas speed SOS (speed of sound) %valid (number of valid measurements) AGC Level (Automatic Gain Control) SNR (Signal Noise Ratio)

Instances of exceeding limit values (red/yellow) are displayed in the %valid and SNR columns.

These values are also updated every second.

Figure 43: Path & transmitter measurement values

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Live Plots:

There are 2 live plots in the lower section of this screen regarding where and with different colors different measurement values can be viewed and tracked.

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A selection can be made on both plots between o Gas speed o Speed of sound o Speed ratio level o Swirl o Tangential speed o AGC ratios o %valid

Figure 44: Selection fields for plot displays

Figure 45: Left plot, gas speed is selected

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Figure 46: Right plot, speed of sound is selected

If you hold the cursor in any position in one of the plots and drag it right, you zoom into the relevant range. The zoom is canceled by pressing the z key on the keyboard.

A selection window "Export"/"Print"/"Cancel zoom" appears by right-clicking in one of the plots. If you click on Export, you are asked for the file format (pdf or jpg), select this (pdf is offered). If you click on Export again, the "Protocols" folder appears in which the file can be saved. It is then displayed and can also be printed out.

If you click on Print, the plot can also be directly printed out.

With Cancel zoom you can also reverse the zoom function.

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Test values

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Figure 47: Visible screen in monitor mode, the limit values highlighted in gray cannot be changed

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Figure 48: Visible screen in configurator mode, the limit values can be changed

You can input values in this window in order to conduct an automatic meter inspection and create the results report and the log file.

In the monitor mode (without inputting a password) it is only possible to change the limit values under the yellow "Lo – Hi." In order also to be able to change limit values highlighted in gray in monitor mode, you must at least be in configurator mode.

You can input values for device calibration in the central section of the window under "Chromatograph calibration," "Transmitter calibration," and "Temperature transmitter." under test no. e.g. the serial numbers of the test gas flask etc.

These values appear in the lower section on the USM test protocol.

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The following limit values are determined at the factory:

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Figure 49: Limit values

5.1

"Conduct test" button

You can also generate a test protocol as a pdf file here.

You determine the log duration and other changeable values.

Then click on "Conduct test."

A "Log is running…" window opens. You can read off the time remaining for your test here.

The "Determine file name" window opens after the log has ended. Here you can select the folder for test protocol and log file and then click on ok.

A USM test protocol is generated which you can save or print out.

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"Configuration protocol" button

The USM configuration window opens when you click on this button.

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Figure 50: USM configuration

If you click on one of these protocols, the "Protocol folder" opens where you can store this protocol.

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"USM history" button

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Figure 51: USM history

This displays a list of who logged in, when and in which mode.

When you click on "Export" you are again requested to save the protocol as a pdf file. You can also print it out and send it by email.

Figure 52: PDF history

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"Generate test protocol from log file" button

Here you can select an already saved log file of your choice and create a test protocol retrospectively.

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Figure 53: Log files

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The USM 08 test protocol

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Figure 54: USM test protocol

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The test protocol shows all measurement values ascertained, including error notifications and warnings.

Here are the details: A)

Location & measuring element

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Figure 55: Test protocol, location and measuring element section

The basic information regarding the USM 08 is taken from the USE09 modbus registers here, such as location, measuring element no., etc. The current date and exact time is also listed. The configuration status specifies whether the current configuration concurs with the delivery state or the state after calibration. The comparative data set must be available as a cfg file for this purpose.

Calculations: o Relative density (density ratio, calorific value, Wobbe): o Isentropic exponent, speed of sound: o Viscosity: according to Jaeschke, Schley, Kuechenmeister, Vogel o Reynolds number from - Operating density (AGA 10) - Vwk (average value from log file) - Viscosity - Pipe diameter (log file)

AGA 8 AGA 10

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Operating conditions

Figure 56: Test protocol, operating conditions section

The entered operating conditions from the "Test values" mask are listed here, as are the start and end point of the log.

C)

Profile

Figure 57: Test protocol, profile section

The flow profiles of the three levels are depicted in a table here.

In the left section are the measurement values of the gas speed of the levels above, in the center and below with the 2 respective paths (= 6 paths). The measurement values of the speed ratios of the levels can be found on the right. This data is compared with the data from the reference file. In the example, an error notification error occurs, as the measured value "4.4015" diverges considerably from the reference value "1.5059", i.e. 192.30%. If the value does not diverge considerably, a yellow field labeled Warning appears at the left edge (not available in this sample protocol).

The measurement values of the swirl angle are depicted on the very right.

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Efficiency and speed of sound

51 Figure 58: Test protocol, efficiency and speed of sound section

Here you can see the speed of sound ascertained and the number of valid measurements. The speed of sound ratio is again compared with the data from the reference file and the percentage deviation depicted. The OK field means that the values are all "in the green range."

The speed of sound measured by the USM is compared with the theoretical speed of sound calculated in accordance with AGA 10 from the gas composition and the operating conditions (pressure, temperature).

E)

Transmitter

Figure 59: Test protocol, transmitter section

The AGC ratios of the individual paths are depicted here compared to the reference file with the percentage divergence. The signal-noise ratio is depicted on the very right.

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Gas composition

52 Figure 60: Test protocol, gas composition section

The gas quality selected in the "Test values" mask which was inputted manually is depicted here.

G)

Equipment calibration

Figure 61: Test protocol, equipment calibration section

In this table you can find the values which you inputted in the "Test values" mask under "Chromatograph calibration."

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H)

Flow profiles

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Figure 62: Test protocol, profiles section

Figure 63: Test protocol, profiles section

At the top right of the test protocol there are two graphics regarding average axial speed and average tangential speed. The three levels are depicted respectively in color (blue, green and dark red).

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RMGView configuration

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Figure 64: RMGView configuration mask

You can set the basic parameters in this window. Several values or units are available to choose from in each instance.

The AGA 8 calculation tables only exist for the selectable standard pressure and standard temperature values. Standard pressure and standard temperature cannot therefore be selected progressively.

The two buttons "Save as default values" and "Discard changes" relate to the saving or amendment of the inputted values.

Figure 65: Buttons for default values

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The adjustable parameters: The name is in the left box and the adjustable parameters in the right box.

A)

Standard pressure

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B)

Standard temperature

Figure 67: Standard temperature selection list

C)

Combustion temperature

Figure 68: Combustion temperature selection list

D)

Data basis viscosity calculation

Figure 69: Data basis viscosity calculation selection list

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Pressure unit

Figure 70: Pressure unit selection list

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Temperature unit

Figure 71: Temperature unit selection list

G)

Combustion value unit

Figure 72: Combustion value unit selection list

H)

Viscosity unit

Figure 73: Viscosity unit selection list

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You can find the following configuration options on the right:

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Figure 74: Other input options

Three other buttons are available:

Figure 75: Other buttons

6.1

"Generate new cfg-file" button

A configuration file of the meter is required for the generation of the USM 08 test protocol with which current configuration is compared. This should usually reproduce the delivery state or the data set of calibration or commissioning. A new configuration file can be read out from the meter electronics with the aid of the "Generate new cfg-file" button and filed in the RMGView "cfg" subfolder. If data sets need to be provided by external bodies (e.g. high-pressure test benches) they also need to be stored in the cfg-folder to compare parameters as part of the USM 08 test protocol generation.

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6.2

"Configure Directories" button

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Figure 76: "Configure directories" mask.

Directories can be configured or changed here.

6.3

"Edit password list" button

Figure 77: "Edit password list" mask

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Troubleshooting Reference file is absent

It may happen that RMGView cannot find the reference file the next time it opens due to changes to units, for example (from ft/s to m/s) and is therefore unable to load.

The reference file is saved in the determined folder under RMGView-K configuration->Configure folder and can be deleted there.

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Log in as the configurator (password).

Click on "Conduct test" in the "Test values" window.

Ignore an invalid reference file notification.

A log file is created.

Then determine a file name, click on ok and the USM test protocol appears.

Check it.

You are asked whether you want to add the log results to reference files.

Click on "Yes." It now appears in green writing in the very first line that the reference file was loaded as series number.ref.

Repeat this procedure for different practice-oriented gas speeds.

The reference file contains the following values for different Vwk: - C0-C5 (path speed for speed of sound ratio - AgcUp0…AgcUp5, AgcDown0…AgcDown5: AGC-Level for AGC ratio - Ve0…2: Level speed for speed ratio The anticipated value (live values AGC status display, test protocol) is interpolated using Vwk. The file can also be edited manually by authorized personnel.

7.2

cfg-file is absent

The cfg file should be filed in the cfg folder determined during installation and should also be able to be called up again from there.

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The notification appears: "You have just removed COM5."

Please check the USB cable connections from the device to the computer. An inadequate USB plug connection could be responsible for the time out. It could also be caused by an excessively long or poorly shielded cable. Please only use twisted and shielded cables up to a maximum length of 500 m. The LiYCX 2 x 2 x 0.75 mm2 type is recommended. The green status LED at the bottom left shows whether communication is error-free.

7.4

"RMGView is already running..." display

The notification appears: "RMGView is already running on COM5."

This means that an instance of RMGView is already running. It cannot be launched a second time on the same interface.

Troubleshooting: Exit RMGView or, if that is not possible, exit the RMGView.exe process in the Processes tab in Windows Task Manager (right button on Windows start bar > launch Task Manager).

However, if connections are desired from the same computer to several ultrasonic gas meters, you must first change over to the second connected COM port in the already open RMGView before RMGView can be relaunched on the standard COM port.

7.5

Display "The file USE_112c.rmx …

… was not found. Contact RMG to obtain an appropriate USE_xxx.rmx-file for your USM09."

Obtain the relevant rmx.file for the firmware of your USM09. Disconnect your USM09. Launch RMGView. Select the menu point.

Open Tools->RMGView APPDATA folder. Copy the .rmx-File into the displayed folder.

Close RMGView. Reconnect your USM09. Launch RMGView.

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