Dresser * MeterWare Software Manual

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2 Table of Contents I. Introduction...3 II. Before Beginning Configuration...3 A. Install the Dresser MeterWare Software...4 B. Installing Microsoft.net on your computer...6 C. Install or Confirm IrDA Communication Between Computer and ES3/D800 Unit...6 D. Connecting the IrDA Cable to the Computer...8 E. Establish Connection Between MeterWare and ES3 or D III. Configuring the ES3 or D800 Unit A. Welcome Screen B. Configuration Screen C. Using the Volume Configuration Screen D. Compensations Configuration E. Customizing the Parameters for Display on the LCD F. Performing a Single Point Calibration G. Using the Live Data Screen H. Faults and Alarms I. Advanced Screen J. Logging Data Logs and Audit Logs K. Creating a Configuration Report L. Save Configuration Report for Successive Units...30 M. Uploading the Saved Configuration File to Other Units N. Upgrading the Firmware in the ES3/D

3 ROOTS * ES3 Electronic Temperature Compensator (TC) Installation Procedures I. Introduction This manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using the Dresser MeterWare User Terminal software. The User Terminal software is used to configure the Dresser D800 Meter and the ES3 Electronic Temperature Compensator with mechanical backup. This manual will help you: Install the Dresser MeterWare User Terminal software on your computer Install the hardware (IrDA) on your computer Connect the unit with your computer to: Configure the unit Calibrate the unit Save configuration files Download both data logs and audit logs Work with the Advanced settings Upgrade firmware Troubleshoot problems II. Before Beginning Configuration Dresser offers a complete communications kit, which includes the following: User Terminal Software CD IrDA communication cable Mini CD included with IrDA drivers in IrDA package Magnet provided for initializing and scrolling through screens IrDA holders for both the D800 and ES3/ETC products Figure 1 - Contents of Communication Kit 3

4 For the initial installation: Follow all steps under II A, B and C before beginning configuration. A. Install the Dresser MeterWare Software Close any programs currently open on your computer screen. Do not turn off your computer. 1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM player of your computer. 2. Within 30 seconds, you will see the Welcome screen. (Figure 2) 3. Select Next for the Dresser MeterWare to begin installation. (Figure 2) Figure 2 - Welcome screen for MeterWare setup 4. From the screen Select Destination Location, the Installer will prompt you to choose the place on your computer s hard drive where you would like the program installed. The default location is Program Files, as shown in Figure 3. You can select another location by using the Browse button. Note: the number following Dresser MeterWare refers to the specific MeterWare version you are installing. In the example in Figure 3, the version is Select Next once you have chosen a location. Figure 3 - Select destination for Installation files 6. From the screen Select Start Menu Folder, the Installer asks where to install the program shortcuts. You can choose to have these installed in the default location or choose a new location by going to Browse. (Figure 4) 7. Select Next once you have chosen a location. Figure 4 - Placement of program shortcuts 4

5 8. From the screen Select Additional Tasks, the Installer asks if you would like to create MeterWare icons. If you select both boxes, the MeterWare icon will appear both on your desktop and in the quick launch area on your toolbar. (Figure 5) 9. Select Next after making your decision Figure 5- Create additional icons 10. From the Ready to Install screen (Figure 6), the Installer will ask you once again if you are ready to install the MeterWare software. Select: Install if you are ready to install Back if you would like to review or change your choices, Cancel if you do not want to install the software at this time. (Figure 6.) Figure 6 - Ready to Install screen 11. The software program now automatically installs. You will see a green status bar go across your screen as the software installs. 12. Installation takes approximately three to five minutes, with progression showing on your computer screen. You do not need to do anything during this part. A screen will appear that indicates the software installation is complete (Figure 7). 13. Select Finish. 14. Installation is complete and ready for use when the Welcome screen of the software opens (Figure 14). Figure 7 - Finish screen for setup 5

6 B. Installing Microsoft.net on your computer. Note: If you are running a Windows operating system on your computer that is older than Windows 7, you will need to download Microsoft.net 3.5 framework from the internet. In order to do this, you will have to have Administrative Rights to your computer. If you do not have Administrative Rights to your computer, contact your IT department for assistance. Please also note that if your computer has Windows 7 installed, you do not need to download.net In order to download.net framework, please go to C. Install or Confirm IrDA Communication Between Computer and ES3/D800 Unit 1. Confirm Previous Installation of IrDA a. From your computer desktop, select Start in the lower left corner of your computer screen. Click once. b. Find Control Panel in the list of options. Click once. (If you do not see Control Panel, you should see Settings. From Settings go to Control Panel.) c. A screen will appear with a list. Find System, and click twice. d. The System Properties screen will pop up. Go to the tab labeled Hardware. Click once. e. Note the box labeled Device Manager and within that see the button labeled Device Manager. Click once. f. Find the item Infrared Devices. g. Underneath Infrared Devices, look for MosChip. h. If MosChip is not in the list, the IrDA has not been installed and you must perform that task. (Refer to step B.1.) i. If MosChip shows in the list, the IrDA hardware is installed and will be recognized by the computer during configuration. (Figure 8.) Figure 8 - Confirm MosChip is installed Back out of the windows by clicking the red X in the upper right-hand corner of each window. If the IrDA has not yet been installed on your computer, then you must install the drivers. Please Note: In order to install these drivers, you must have Administrative Rights to your computer. If you do not have Administrative Rights, please contact your IT Department prior to beginning this installation. 6

7 In the package with the IrDA device, there is a mini-cd that includes these drivers for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP64, Vista32, Vista64, Mac, WHQL, Linux and WinCE OS. Drivers for Windows 7 are not included on this mini-cd. If Windows 7 drivers are required, go to and search for DL code: DL from Drivers Search. Put the CD into the CD drive on your computer and connect the IrDA to the USB drive on your computer. a. You will see a screen entitled Autoplay on your computer monitor b. The Found New Hardware Wizard will open as follows. Refer to Figure 9. The Found New Hardware Wizard will ask you to decide where to locate the drivers. Select the button entitled Search for the best driver in these locations and then choose Search Removable Media. Refer to Figure 10. Figure 9 - Found New Hardware Wizard Screen The wizard will then search for and install the appropriate drivers on your computer. To confirm the drivers have been installed successfully, refer to the routine called out in Section C, Step 1 above. Figure 10 - Driver Search Options 7

8 D. Connecting the IrDA Cable to the Computer 1. Plug in the IrDA communication cable to the computer s USB port and then to the ES3 or the D800, using the appropriate IrDA adapter. (Figures 11 and 12) Figure 11 - IrDA connected to ES3 unit Figure 12 - IrDA connected to D800 meter 2. Open the Welcome screen by double-clicking on the Dresser MeterWare icon. (Figure 13) Figure 13 - Dresser MeterWare icon E. Establish Connection Between MeterWare and ES3 or D800: 1. Open the Welcome screen (Figure 14.) The version number and release date of the Dresser MeterWare software is indicated on the Welcome screen. Note: This is important information as you need to ensure that the installed version of the MeterWare software is compatible with the firmware in your ES3 or D800 meter. While software is fully backward compatible, it is not forward compatible, and some of the new features in the product may not be accessible. If you have an older version of the MeterWare software, you will want to update it to the latest version. Contact your Sales Support Specialist for part numbers and availability. Figure 14 - Welcome screen 8

9 2. Wake up the unit using the magnet supplied in the Communications Package. Figure 15 - Swipe across Roots ES3 Index Figure 16 - Swipe magnet on black dot on D800 Index 3. The unit will now connect with the MeterWare software. Observe the Status area at the bottom of the screen (Figure 17), which will move from searching for a connection to the yellow-highlighted message In Range, followed by a green-highlighted message Ready to Connect. The MeterWare software is now ready to connect to the device. 4. Select Connect. 5. A green status bar will move across the Welcome screen indicating the MeterWare is establishing communication with the device. (Figure 17) 6. When communication is established, the status bar will turn green and display the message Connected (ES3 or D800). 7. A picture of the connected device also will appear on the Welcome screen. (Figure 17.) Figure 17 - Welcome screen showing connection and communication established 9

10 III. Configuring the ES3 or D800 Unit A. Welcome Screen You are ready to begin configuration when: The screen titled Dresser MeterWare, which also states software revision and release date, is on your computer screen. The status on this screen shows Connected and the photo displayed on the Welcome screen indicates what type of unit you are connected with (ES3 or D800). The status bar, over the two buttons in the lower right of the screen, is green and filled to the edge. B. Configuration Screen 1. From the Welcome screen, select the Configuration tab, which will open the Configuration screen. (Figure 18) From the Configuration screen, you can accomplish these tasks: Volume Configuration select items such as meter type, meter size and pulse output configuration. Compensation Configuration configure Live or Fixed Temperature and Fixed Factor Pressure units. Customize LCD choose the parameters you would like to display on the LCD of the device. Open and save Configuration files Create Configuration reports Upload any configuration changes from the MeterWare software to the unit Figure 18 - Configuration screen 10

11 2. Quick Configuration Area (Figure 19) When the Configuration screen is open, a Quick Configuration Area is established on the screen. This area: Provides a running summary of actions taken on the individual screens. (The process of moving screen by screen is explained in this manual.) Enables direct configuration of a single parameter by double clicking on the particular parameter. Double clicking will take you directly to the appropriate screen and parameter that you want to change. Note: Changes showing in the Quick Configuration summary that are highlighted in yellow have not yet been uploaded to the unit. Figure 19 - Quick Configuration Area showing changed parameters highlighted in yellow C. Using the Volume Configuration Screen From the Configuration screen, click the Volume button. (Figure 19) The Volume Configuration screen (Figure 20) will open, from which you will be able to configure the following parameters. 11

12 a. Under Display area (Figure 20) a. Compensated Volume: select number of digits ranging from 5 to 8. b. Non-compensated Volume: select number of digits ranging from 5 to 8. Note: If you are configuring an ES3 unit, you will generally want the number of digits displayed in the Non-compensated field on the LCD to match the number of digits displayed on the uncorrected mechanical counter (Figure 21). Figure 20 - Volume Configuration Screen b. Under Meter Data area (Figure 20) a. Type: i. ES3: The ability to configure meter type and size is not available as these parameters were configured prior to the unit leaving the factory. The meter type and size on the ES3 are dependent upon the configuration of the mechanical gear reduction assembly, which is meter size/type specific. ii. D800: The MeterWare software does allow for user configuration of Meter Type and Size when connected to a D800 meter. At the present time, however, there is only one size meter available in the D series meter line and that is the D800. b. Meter/Site ID: User configurable and allows entering specific company meter site Figure 21 - Non-compensated index matching electronic display. identifiers, such as location or serial number. c. Under Pulse Output Allocation area (Figure 22) The information chosen will depend on the type of unit: ES3 with AMR (see following explanation) ES3 without AMR (see following explanation) D800 - all meters are AMR ready Figure 22 - Pulse Output Allocation parameters for ES3 with AMR 12

13 a. Pulse Outputs 1 and 2 (both Form A) Based on meter site requirements, select from among these 4 options: Compensated Fault Non-compensated Disabled b. Form A Pulse Width Configure the pulse width for Pulse Outputs 1 and 2, by clicking on the pull-down menu for options 50, 150 and 250 ms. The option you choose depends on the wiring requirements of the device you will be using. Note: Default configuration for Form A Pulse Width is 50 ms. c. Pulse Output 3 (Form B) There are only two options: Fault Disabled Note: The pulse width on Form B pulse is not user configurable. As shown in Figure 22, the pulse width is standard at 500 ms. Figure 23 - Information icon d. The Information icon helps you with wiring pulse outputs to the receiving device. Click on the icon (Figure 23), which will open a wiring diagram that is specific for the type of connected unit. In the example shown in Figure 24, this wiring diagram is specific for the ES3 with AMR. Figure 24 - Wiring diagram available from Information icon 13

14 14 ES3 without AMR (Figure 25) a. Pulse outputs 1 and 2 (both Form A) Based on meter site requirements, select from among these 4 options: Compensated Fault Non-compensated Disabled b. Form A pulse width Configure the pulse width for Pulse Outputs 1 and 2 by clicking on the pull-down menu for options 50, 150 and 250 ms. The option you choose depends on the wiring requirements of the device you will be using. Note: Default configuration for Form A Pulse Width is 50 ms. c. Form B pulse: For ES3 without AMR, the Form B pulse is unavailable; therefore, the word Disabled will be in the box and it will show as grayed out on the Volume Configuration Screen.(Refer to Figure 25) d. The Information icon helps you with wiring pulse outputs to the receiving device. Click on the Information icon (as circled in Figure 23) to display the wiring diagram for the ES3 without AMR. Figure 25 - Pulse Output Allocation parameters for ES3 without AMR D800 Pulse Output Allocation (Figure 26): As stated earlier in this document, all D800 are shipped AMR ready. a. Pulse outputs 1 and 2 (both Form A) Based on meter site requirements, select from among these 4 options: Compensated Non-compensated Fault Disabled b. Form A pulse width Configure the pulse width for Pulse Outputs 1 and 2 by clicking on the pull-down menu for options 50, 150 and 250 ms. The option you choose depends on the wiring requirements of the device you will be using. Note: Default configuration for Form A Pulse Width is 50 ms. c. Pulse Output 3 (Form B) There are only two options: Figure 26 - Configuring the pulse outputs on the D800 meter Fault Disabled Note: The pulse width on Form B pulse is not user configurable. As shown in Figure 19, the pulse width is standard at 500 ms. d. The Information icon helps you with wiring pulse outputs to the receiving device. Click on the icon which will open a wiring diagram that is specific for the type of connected unit. If the unit you are connected to is a D800 meter, the wiring diagram accessed by clicking on the i icon is specific to that meter.

15 f. Under Meter Data area (Figure 27) The ES3 is available for use with both the Series B and Series A (LMMA) meters, in both Imperial and metric versions. On the customer version of the MeterWare software, these options will not be available because the uncorrected mechanical counter is configured to be a certain size and version at the factory, and the Meter Type and Size selected in the MeterWare software must be an exact match. For this reason, the customer is not given the option to configure this information using the software. However, for the D800, since there is no mechanical gear reduction assembly associated with the unit, the MeterWare software will allow the user to configure meter type, size and Imperial or metric units of measure. At the present time, there is only one size of the D Series meter available and that is the D800. Figure 27 - Meter Data options 5. Under Flow area (Figure 28) Allows you to choose the direction the gas is flowing through the meter Select from 5 volume accumulation methods based on the capability to read either the forward or reverse flow directions. The five volume accumulation methods are shown in Table 1 below. Table 1 - Volume Accumulation Methods Volume Accumulation Measured Flow Source Forward Reverse Calculated Flow Forward minus (-) Reverse P P Volume in Reverse flow is subtracted from the volume calculated in Forward flow. Reverse minus (-) Forward P P Volume in Forward flow is subtracted from the volume calculated in Reverse flow. Reverse x P Volume in Reverse flow only is calculated. All flow in the Forward direction is ignored. Forward P x Volume in Forward flow only is calculated. All flow in Reverse direction is ignored Forward plus (+) Reverse P P Volume in Reverse and Forward flow are calculated. Calculated volume is the total of all flow in both directions. 15

16 If the unit you are connected with is an ES3 that is mounted on a Dresser rotary meter, there is a directional flow arrow on the nameplate of the meter, located on the meter cylinder: Forward Flow is gas flow moving in the direction of this arrow (generally referred to as Top or Side Inlet) Reverse Flow is gas flow moving in the opposite direction (generally referred to as Bottom Inlet). (Figure 28) For the Dresser D800 Meter there is a small triangular arrow on the top of the meter, next to the left ferrule (spud). Figure 28 - Options for Flow Sense 6. Under Volumes area (Figure 29) Allows you to configure the Compensated and Non-compensated Volume that will be displayed on the LCD. (Figure 29.) Note: When volumes are entered or changed in the Compensated and Non-compensated Volume fields, the box is highlighted in yellow. This indicates that the new volumes have not yet been uploaded to the corrector. Once the Upload to Unit task has been completed, the yellow will disappear from these fields. Note: If you are configuring an ES3 unit, you would generally want to match the Non-compensated Volume on the LCD with the Non-compensated Volume displayed on the uncorrected mechanical counter. Figure 29 - Configuring Compensated and Non-compensated Volume 7. Save Volume Configuration selections Click OK when ready to save the selections. You will be returned to the Configuration screen (Figure 18) where you have the option to upload the changes you have made to the unit by selecting Upload to unit. Note: it you choose Cancel on the Volume Configuration screen, all of the selections you have made will be removed. 16

17 D. Compensations Configuration From the Configuration screen, click the Compensations button. (Figure 18) The Compensation Configuration screen (Figure 30) will open, from which you will be able to: Set Temperature units in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Enter Base Temperature Choose to measure Temperature as either Live or Fixed Factor Configure Pressure units in either PSI or kpa Enter Base and Atmospheric Pressure Enter either the Fixed Line Pressure or the Fixed Pressure Factor (whichever is known at the time). Figure 30 - Compensation Configure screen 1. Fixed Temperature It is important to specify a Fixed Temperature value, even though you have chosen the Live Measurement option. (Figure 31) If the unit experiences a temperature fault, you can choose to allow the unit to continue to correct for temperature using the Fixed Temperature entered on this screen. 2. Select Pressure parameters: (Figure 32) a. Select either psi or kpa b. Enter Base and Atmospheric Pressure c. Select Absolute or Gauge Mode d. Enter the parameter for either Fixed Line Pressure or Fixed Pressure Factor. If you enter the Fixed Line Pressure, the unit will automatically calculate the Fixed Pressure Factor and vice versa. Figure 31 - Specify Fixed Temperature 3. Save Compensation Configuration selections Click OK when ready to save the selections. You will be returned to the Configuration screen (Figure 18) where you have the option to upload the changes you have made to the unit by selecting Upload to unit. Note: If you choose Cancel on the Compensation Configuration screen, all of the selections you have made will be removed. Figure 32 - Pressure parameters 17

18 E. Customizing the Parameters for Display on the LCD From the Configuration screen, click the Customize LCD button. (Figure 18) The LCD Settings screen (Figure 33) will open, from which you will be able to: Choose between Compensated and Non-Compensated Volume as your Default screen. Note: Default screen is the parameter that will continually be shown on the LCD of the unit unless you swipe the magnet across the LCD to view other parameters. Decide which parameters you want to be displayed as additional screens on the LCD of the unit. Note: The parameters Compensated Volume and Remaining Battery Life are not selectable: you cannot disable these parameters on the LCD. a. Select parameters by checking or un-checking the box next to the name, which indicates whether the parameter can be viewed or not. If you check a box that was previously un-checked, or un-check a box that was previously checked, the field will be highlightedin yellow, indicating that a change has been made. (Figure 33) 2. The user-selectable parameters for the LCD display are: Line Temperature Fixed Line Pressure Flow Rate (helpful in Differential Testing) Meter Info Figure 33 -LCD Settings screen Leak Test (used primarily for the D800 meter) Compensated Prove Mode Non-Compensated Prove Mode Battery Voltage (this is actual voltage) Remaining Battery Life Firmware Revision LCD Test (tests LCD sectors to ensure all sectors are working properly) Change Battery (alerts the user that the battery pack needs to be changed) Compensation Factor Compensated Residual Non-Compensated Residual Base Temperature Base Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Non-Compensated Volume Under Fault (a separate register where non-compensated volume is accumulated while the unit is in an active fault state) 3. Save LCD Settings selections Click OK when ready to save the selections. You will be returned to the Configuration screen (Figure 18) where you have the option to upload the changes you have made to the unit by selecting Upload to unit. Note: it you choose Cancel on the LCD Settings screen, all of the selections you have made will be removed. 18

19 F. Performing a Single Point Calibration From the Welcome screen, click the Calibration tab. (Figure 14) The Single Point Calibration screen (Figure 34) will open. Click on the Single Point Calibration button. Figure 34 - Calibration screen Note: This procedure requires a stable and accurate temperature reference device for comparison. Allow enough time for the temperature to stabilize between the new probe and the reference temperature device. For the best results, submerge the new temperature probe and the reference temperature probe in a temperature controlled liquid bath. 1. Temperature Calibration screen a. Click on Update Live Temperature (Figure 35) b. The Live Temperature will automatically update and the box entitled Offset Reference Temperature will be highlighted (Figure 36). Figure 35 - Temperature Calibration screen Figure 36 - Update Live Temperature 19

20 c. Enter the Offset Reference Temperature in the highlighted area, taking the temperature from your calibrated temperature reference instrument. (Refer to Figure 37) d. Upload the new reference temperature to the unit e. Click on Upload New Offset (Figure 37) f. In the Enter Password screen (Figure 38), enter a password The default password is the number zero (0). g. Select OK to upload the new reference temperature. If you choose Cancel, the temperature changes will not be saved. Figure 37 - Enter the Offset Reference Temperature Figure 38 - Enter Password screen h. The Status Info screen will open advising that the calibration operation was successful. (Figure 39) Figure 39 - Status Info screen i. After returning to the Temperature Calibration screen, click on Return to Calibration Screen to complete calibration (Figure 40) and return to the Welcome screen. Figure 40 - Complete Temperature Calibration 20

21 G. Using the Live Data Screen From the Welcome screen, select the Live Data tab. The Live Data screen presents a snapshot of activity in the unit at a point in time. (Figure 41) While Volume information and Compensation parameters are available on the LCD and in the Logged Data Reports, it is useful to have this information when attempting to troubleshoot a problem with a particular unit. Live Data additionally displays: Present or Occurred Faults and/or Alarms Unit Serial Number Firmware Revision Meter Site ID PCD Revision Battery Voltage Figure 41 - Live Data screen H. Faults and Alarms From the Welcome screen, select the Faults & Alarms tab. The Faults/Alarms screen (Figure 42) will open, from which you will be able to: Clear Occurred Faults and Alarms Clear the Non-Compensated Volume Under Fault register Set parameters for High and Low Temperature Alarms Note: High Flow Alarm Settings are not available in the current firmware release, but will be available in subsequent releases. When that capability is enabled, you will also set High Flow Alarm limits on this screen. Figure 42 - Faults and Alarms screen 21

22 1. Setting Alarm Limits a. From the Alarms / Faults screen, click on Alarm Settings to open the Alarm Settings screen. (Figure 43) b. Enter the desired High and Low Temperature Alarm Limit in the appropriate field. When a new entry is added, the entire field will turn yellow. This indicates that the changes have not yet been uploaded to the unit. 2. Using Fixed Temperature under fault condition a. Check the box to the left of Use Fixed Temp. Under Fault if in a fault situation you want the unit to use the fixed temperature for volume correction. 3. Save Alarm Settings selections a. Click OK when ready to save the selections b. You will be returned to the Welcome screen c. Select the Configuration tab (Figure 18) d. Upload changes by selecting Upload to unit Note: If you choose Cancel on the Alarm Settings screen, all of the selections you have made will be removed. Figure 43 - Alarm Setting screen I. Advanced Screen From the Welcome screen, select the Advanced tab. (Figure 14) The Advanced screen (Figure 44) will open, from which you will be able to: Perform a Leak Test (used primarily for the D800 meter) Test your Pulse Outputs to confirm they are wired properly to the receiving device. Change both the Password and the Advanced Password Figure 44 - Advanced screen 22

23 1. Performing a Leak Test: Directions provided for the D800 meter. A common industry practice is to perform a leak test on a meter set after installation. The leak test feature provides a mean of detecting a leak (or gas flow) at any point downstream of the meter. Warning: When performing a downstream leak test, adhere to Federal, State, Company and Local codes and procedures, as applicable. a. From the Advanced Screen, select Leak Test to open the Set Leak Test Parameters screen. (Refer to Figure 45) If you accept these default parameters of a one minute leak test with the maximum flow rate at 60 CFH, then you can simply RUN the leak test. No further configuration is required. Figure 45 - Set Leak Test Parameters screen If you want to change the Leak Test Configuration, then: a. On the Leak Test Parameters screen, enter the number of minutes duration you want your leak test to run and the flow rate per hour you require as well. b. From the Set Leak Test Parameters screen (Figure 45), click on Config. The Enter Password screen will open. (Figure 46) c. In the Enter Password screen, enter your password Note: The default password is the number zero (0). The password can only be numeric characters. No alpha characters. d. Select OK. e. You will get the message Save Operation Successful. f. Now you can proceed to run the Leak Test as you have configured it by selecting the Run button on the Set Leak Test Parameters screen. (Figure 47.) g. The MeterWare will prompt you with a question showing the number of minutes the leak test will run. (Figure 47) Select YES for the leak test to proceed. h. If you want to change the duration of the leak test, select NO, return to the Leak Test Configuration Screen, and enter the appropriate time you want to leak test the meter. i. Once the leak test begins, you cannot CANCEL the leak test. j. After testing, a PASS or FAIL notification is provided on both the computer screen as shown in Figure 48 and on the D800 meter LCD screen. Figure 46- Enter Password screen Figure 47- Prompt asking user to confirm the time the leak test will run Figure 48- Leak Test Pass/Fail indications 23

24 2. Test the Pulse Outputs a. From the Advanced Screen (Figure 44), select Test Pulse Outputs to open Send Test Pulses screen. (Figure 49) 1. If you select Yes on the Send Test Pulses screen, the unit will automatically send 30 pulses for Compensated and Non-Compensated Volume and Fault if a Fault pulse is available on the connected unit. Note: With the exception of the Form B pulse, the test pulses will each be the same volume per pulse as you configured on the Volume Configuration screen. For example, if you configured pulse outputs to be 1 pulse every 10 cf, the test pulses also will be 1 pulse every 10 cf. The pulse width of the Compensated and Non-Compensated Volume test pulses will be the pulse width you configured on the Volume Configuration screen. For example, if you chose a Pulse Width of 50 ms, the test pulses sent for both Form A pulses will also be 50 ms. If your unit is equipped with a Form B pulse output (for example, an ES3 unit with AMR) and you have enabled that output on the Volume Configuration Screen, then 30 test pulses with a pulse width of 500 ms also will be sent when you select Yes. Figure 49 - Send Test Pulses screen 3. Changing both the Password and the Advanced Password a. From the Advanced screen (Figure 44), select Change Password or Change Advanced Password to open the Change Password screen. (Figure 50) b. To change either password, you need to know the existing password for the connected unit. Remember, the default password that is configured into all units from the factory is the number zero (0). c. Please note that the new password can be numeric characters only. No alpha characters. d. After typing and verifying the new password, select OK. e. The new password will be uploaded into the unit. Figure 50 - Change Password screen Note: Be sure to keep a record of this new password in an accessible, easily found and safe location 24

25 J. Logging Data Logs and Audit Logs Note: The time on your computer is used by the User Terminal software for this step. From the Welcome screen, select the Logging tab. (Figure 14) The Logging screen (Figure 51) will open, from which you will be able to: Download the Logged Data Report Download the Audit Log Report 1. Logged Data Reports a. Logged Data Reports are used for various purposes. The primary purpose is to collect billing information such as Compensated and Non-compensated volumes. b. The Logging screen allows you to select the date range of the logged data you would like to download. c. The unit stores 150 days of hourly logged data up to 3,600 hourly logs. The number of logs currently stored in Figure 51- Logging screen memory is displayed on the screen under Number of Hourly Log Records. (Figure 51) d. You can choose to download all or part of the stored data. When the memory is full, the most recent log replaces the oldest log in the memory. All logs are stored in non-volatile memory (E 2 Prom). e. The Data Log downloads as a comma delimited (.csv) file into commercially available spreadsheet programs such as MS Excel. f. The logging interval is fixed at one hour and is not user programmable. g. The logged parameters, which also are not user programmable, are: Log Number Log Date and Time Compensated Volume (ft 3 or m 3 ) Non Compensated Volume (ft 3 or m 3 ) Compensation Factor Non Compensated Volume Under Fault Conditions (ft3 or m3) Ending Temperature Battery Voltage Present Fault - Temperature Present Fault - Volume Present Fault - Internal Operations Present Fault - Low Battery Occurred Fault - Temperature Occurred Fault - Volume Occurred Fault - Internal Operations Occurred Fault - Low Battery Present Alarm High Temperature Present Alarm Low Temperature Present Alarm High Flow Occurred Alarm High Temperature Occurred Alarm Low Temperature Occurred Alarm High Flow 25

26 If the ES3 or D800 unit does not have any present or occurred faults or alarms, the Logged Data report will show CLEAR in all hourly logs. However, if there is either a present or occurred fault or alarm, the Logged Data report will show SET in that particular hourly log. 2. Download a Logged Data report a. Select Download Data Log on the Logging screen. (Figure 51). A download of the data log begins automatically and a green status bar will begin to move across the screen (Figure 52). This is a safety feature built into the MeterWare software to prevent you from losing any previous logged data. The software automatically downloads all logs that are present in the unit. Figure 52 - Data log download progress screen b. When the data log download is complete, a Save As screen pops up asking you to select a location for the downloaded log (Figure 53). The default file name for the Data Log report is DataLogTest. You can change the name of this report prior to saving it, if you wish. i. Select an existing location or create a new file, such as the example Data Download. It is important to choose a location that you can easily recall and find. You may want to record the location in a place other than on the computer. A suggestion may be to create a file with an easily recognizable name such as Data Downloads. ii. Double click on Data Download (Figure 53.) iii. Click Save, which places the new log data file in this folder. Figure 53 - Store the data log in selected location (Data Download) 26

27 c. After the software has completed downloading all the data logs that currently reside in the unit, the following screen will appear (Figure 54). d. Notice the message highlighted in green in Figure 54. i. To perform another Data Log Download from this unit, you will need to activate the Download Data Log option, which is currently unavailable (grayed out). The message on this screen prompts you to: Return to the Welcome screen and ensure your IrDA is still connected Connect with the unit On the Welcome Screen, select the Logging tab, which takes you back to the Logging screen Now Download Data Log will be available and you can perform another Data Log download. Figure 54 - Screen that appears after Data Log download 2. Audit Log Reports The Audit Log saves a date/time stamped record of the most recent changes made to configurable parameters by recording the old value and the new value. The Audit Log is a useful tool in determining when material changes have been made to the configuration of the ES3 or D800. Recorded parameters in the Audit Log are: Meter Type Meter Size Rev/Unit Volume Flow Sense Temp Units Base Temp. Temp. Mode Fixed Temp. Pressure Units Base Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Pressure Factor Fixed Pressure Pressure Mode Compensated Multiplier Non-compensated Multiplier Pulse Output 1 Pulse Output 2 Pulse Output 3 Pulse Output 1 Sel. Pulse Output 2 Sel. Pulse Output 3 Sel. Telemetry Pulse Width Compensated Volume Non-compensated Volume Non-compensated Volume Under Fault Pressure Calculation Type User Temp. Calibration Offset High Temperature Alarm Limit Low Temperature Alarm Limit High Flow Alarm Limit 27

28 Download an Audit Log Report a. To download the Audit Log Report from the Logging screen, select Download Audit Log. (Figure 54) b. The button then will become grayed out because the software is in the process of downloading the Audit Log. (Figure 55) c. Once the MeterWare has completed the Audit Log download, a screen appears prompting you to save the downloaded Audit Log report to your computer. (Figure 56). d. The default Filename for the Audit Log is AuditLogTest, and, as with the Data Log, is in comma delimited (.csv) format. e. You can change the name of the Audit Log report prior to saving it, if desired. Figure 55 - Download of Audit Log in progress Figure 56 - Save the Audit Logo report screen K. Creating a Configuration Report The Dresser MeterWare software provides the option to create a report of unit configuration. These are the same parameters currently displayed in the Quick Configuration Screen. (Figure 57). Note: Without this report in the future, if you want to know the parameters set for the particular unit, you will need to connect to the ES3 unit and then view settings by going through each screen. The Configuration Report can be viewed on your computer screen and also saved for future reference. Figure 57 - Create report from Configuration screen 28

29 1. From the Configuration screen, click the Create Report button. 2. The Meter Configuration Report screen opens, which shows all the data listed in the Quick Configuration Area (Figure 58). This is in an easy-to-view Web page format (also known as html format). Figure 58 - Meter Configuration Report 3. From the Meter Configuration Report screen, you can choose to: Print the report Save the report to your computer Or Close the report without saving If you choose to Save the report, a Save As screen will appear prompting to give the report a name and to choose where to save the report. (Figure 59) 4. To Save the report to your computer a. Click on Save Report (Figure 58). b. Save As screen opens (Figure 59). c. Select or create a folder for storing the report ( Config Report in this example). d. The report is assigned a file name Figure 59 - Save As screen for Meter Configuration Report automatically (16M ETC Test File Report in this example); however, you can name the file as needed for your site. e. Click on Save. 5. You return to the Quick Configuration Web report. 6. Click once on Close (Figure 58). 29

30 L. Save Configuration Report for Successive Units The Dresser MeterWare software provides a simple path to saving the same configurations for the initial ES3 unit for uploading to successive ES3 units. This ability is useful when trying to configure several ES3 units of the same meter size and type. After completing the configuration and uploading the configuration changes to the connected ES3: 1. From the Configuration screen, click the Save Configuration File button. (Figure 60). 2. The MeterWare software will prompt selecting the location where you want to save this Configuration File. (Figure 61) a. You can use the default location or choose another location on your computer b. Make note of the location for the next step, uploading the Configuration File to another unit 3. The software will prompt naming the Configuration File (Figure 61). Figure 60 - Save Configuration File a. The default file name for the Configuration File is the information contained in the Cust. No and Ship To fields on the Volume Configuration screen. (Figure 20). b. If a different file name is preferred, you can change the name prior to saving the Configuration File. If these fields are blank, there will be no file name in the File Name field on the Save As screen. This field is completely user configurable. Figure 61 - Selection location for the configuration file and the file name 30

31 M. Uploading the Saved Configuration File to Other Units The Dresser MeterWare software provides a simple method to upload the configurations from the initial ES3 unit to successive ES3 units. 1. From the Configuration screen, select Open Configuration File. (Figure 62). Figure 62 - Open Configuration File for upload 2. Locate the Configuration File that you want to upload from the Open screen. (Refer back to Figure 61) 3. Click once on Open. (Figure 63) a. This will automatically return you to the Configuration screen. b. Notice that the data in the Quick Volume Configuration area has been highlighted yellow. This indicates that changes have been made in the software, but have not yet been uploaded to the unit. (Figure 64) Figure 63 - Selecting the Configuration File for a successive unit Figure 64 - Quick Configuration Area shows pending changes 31

32 4. Select Upload to unit 5. A prompt appears asking to Enter Password. (Figure 65) 6. Enter the default password, which is the number zero (0). Note: If the password has been changed by using the Change Password feature under the Advanced tab, enter the current password. 7. Click on OK. 8. A confirmation screen displays stating the upload to the successive unit is successful. (Figure 66) 9. Select OK, and the configuration process is complete. Figure 65 - Enter Password screen for uploading Configuration File to successive unit Figure 66 - Confirmation screen showing successful upload to successive unit N. Upgrading the Firmware in the ES3/D800 Using the Dresser MeterWare software and the IrDA cable assembly, which is part of the communications kit, you have the option to upgrade current firmware revision to newer revision levels. NOTE: The IrDA cable assembly must be held firmly in place when attempting to upgrade firmware revision levels. If the upgrade is interrupted while in process, the firmware in the unit will be corrupted, and the unit will need to be returned to the factory for reprogramming. 1. Attach the IrDA cable Refer to Figures 67 and 68 for the proper placement of the IrDA cable for the D800. Figure 67 - Proper Installation of IrDA cable in D800 meter. Figure 68 - Proper Installation of IrDA cable in the ES3 Unit. 32

33 2. Establish Communication for Firmware Upgrade A. From the Welcome Screen in the MeterWare software, select the Firmware Upgrade tab (Figure 69). Figure 69 - Firmware Upgrade Tab B. From the next screen, click Select File. (Figure 70). Figure 70 - Firmware Upgrade Screen C. From the Open screen, select the appropriate firmware upgrade file ending in.hex, which in this example is SW-0294-U3-1.67a.hex. (Figure 71) Figure 71 - Select the.hex file 33

34 D. The Enter Password screen will open, prompting for a password (Figure 72) 1. The password is the Advanced password. The Advanced password is a numeric only password. The default advanced password is the number zero (0). If this password is changed by the user, the user should make note of the new password and keep this in a safe place. E. Select OK and the firmware upgrade will begin. F. In the Status box on the Firmware Upgrade screen, the message In Progress will appear (Figure 73) Figure 72 - Enter the Advanced Password Figure 73 - Enter the Advanced Password G. The software also begins to search for the BootLoader, which is necessary to upgrade the firmware (Figure 74) 1. The Status area at the bottom of the screen shows progress locating the BootLoader, moving from Searching to a yellow highlighted message when the device is in range and a green highlighted messaged when located. H. Once communication is fully established, the firmware upgrade begins. Figure 74 - Device in Range: Bootloader 34

35 3. Firmware Upgrade Process A. There are three status bars, which will move across the screen as each of the three steps is completed (Figure 75) 1. Erasing Memory: the current firmware in the unit must be erased. 2. Uploading to Memory: once the previous firmware is erased, the unit is ready to accept the new firmware and begins the process. 3. Verifying: confirms that the new firmware has been uploaded properly B. The square to the right of a particular function will change from red to green, confirming that a particular step in the firmware upgrade process has been completed, and the function can move to the next step. Figure 75 - Progression of three steps for uploading the new firmware to the unit C. When the firmware upgrade is complete, the three squares are green and the screen displays the message Firmware updated successfully. (Figure 76) Figure 76 - Firmware upgrade is complete. 35

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