CMT MANUAL 7.2 COMMUNICATION - SOFTWARE - NMC NET

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1 CMT MANUAL 7.2 COMMUNICATION - SOFTWARE - NMC NET

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEMNITY... 4 DOCUMENT INFORMATION... 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PC SOFTWARE NETWORK SETUP LOCAL NETWORK MODEM MODEM INFORMATION DEMO PC SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION TOOLS LANGUAGE COLOURS SETUP MENUS NETWORK SETUP SIREN ACTIVATION SMS ALARM SETTING SMS SETTING FARM NAME SET HOUSE NAME COLLECT MAIN SCREEN SET BLOCK SIZE DELAY SETTING HELP MANUALS ABOUT QUICK ACCESS BUTTONS MAIN SCREEN PROGRAM GRAPH PRINT ACTIVE ALARMS HOT KEY MENUS Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 1

3 COLLECT HISTORY LOAD SETTINGS TO THE CONTROLLER SAVE SETTINGS FROM CONTROLLERS SEND TO SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLER TYPES Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 2

4 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1: LOCAL SCREENSHOT... 5 FIGURE 2: MODEM SCREENSHOT... 6 FIGURE 3: SYSTEM INFORMATION SCREEN... 6 FIGURE 4: MODEM SCREENSHOT WITH TERMINAL BUTTON... 7 FIGURE 5: NETAFIM'S TERMINAL SCREENSHOT... 7 FIGURE 6: MODEM OPTION LIST SCREENSHOT... 8 FIGURE 7: INITIATION STRING USING US ROBOTICS SCREENSHOT... 8 FIGURE 8: INITIATION STRING USING GENERIC... 9 FIGURE 9: MODEM COMMUNICATION SCREEN... 9 FIGURE 10: DEMO SCREEN FIGURE 11: TOOLS MENU LIST FIGURE 12: LANGUAGE SELECTION BOX FIGURE 13: COLORS SELECTION BOX FIGURE 14: SETUP MENU LIST FIGURE 15: SMS ALARM SETTING PART FIGURE 16: SMS ALARM SETTING PART FIGURE 17: SMS SETTING SCREEN FIGURE 18: FARM NAME ENTRY BOX FIGURE 19: AVAILABLE HOUSE NUMBER SCREEN FIGURE 20: IRRIGATION PROGRAM SCREEN FIGURE 21: CLIMATE PROGRAM SCREEN FIGURE 22: ACTIVE ALARM SCREENSHOT FIGURE 23: HOT KEYS MENU LIST FIGURE 24: DATA COLLECT SCREEN FIGURE 25: LOAD SETTING TO CONTROLLER SCREEN FIGURE 26: SAVE SETTING SCREEN FIGURE 27: SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLERS SCREENSHOT Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 3

5 INDEMNITY Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd has taken all reasonable care in ensuring the integrity and reliability of the information contained in this document. Despite this Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd. takes no responsibility for any damage or loss that may result from the use of this manual. This document should be regarded as the property of Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This document is not intended for further training and neither may it be reproduced nor copied in its current form or temporary form. This document may not be revealed and/or carried over to any third party without the explicit written consent of Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This document is presented with the exclusive aim of notifying selected potential clients regarding CMT Communication Software NMCnet. Receipt or the possession of this document does not imply rights and the contents should be viewed as a proposal only. This document is neither issued as a guarantee, nor does it confirm any legal obligations on Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd whatsoever. Netafim South Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes in its products and in the CMT Communication Software NMCnet without prior notice. DOCUMENT INFORMATION Version: 1.02 Last updated: 13 September 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Netafim South Africa Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 4

7.2 PC SOFTWARE 7.2.1 NETWORK SETUP Define whether you are using local network, modem connection or the PC software is being used for Demo purposes only.

6 7.2 PC SOFTWARE NETWORK SETUP Define whether you are using local network, modem connection or the PC software is being used for Demo purposes only. The maximum number of controllers for each type is LOCAL NETWORK The appropriate screen is being displayed (see Figure 1) Start up Controller: Choose the controller to start the program with (Irrigation or Climate). Baud Rate: Set the baud rate according to the settings on the controllers. Set Number of Controllers: set number of controllers from each type connected to the communication program. Communication Ports: select com port from the available com ports. Network Test: The RX TX lights on the right side indicate communication status: o The RX is green and indicates an answer from a controller. o o The TX is red and indicates a lack of communication. The communication test is preformed on different types of controllers separately, choose type of controller and press start. NB The network is an endless loop and will only be stopped by pressing the STOP button (The loop is on controllers 1 50) FIGURE 1: LOCAL SCREENSHOT Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 5

opens the communication system s information/troubleshooting, through which you can obtain information on the

7 7.2.3 MODEM The modem screen is being displayed (see Figure 2). Modems: Select the desired modem from the list FIGURE 2: MODEM SCREENSHOT System Info: The system info button opens the communication system s information/troubleshooting, through which you can obtain information on the serial ports and modems that are defined and registered in the computer FIGURE 3: SYSTEM INFORMATION SCREEN Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 6

Terminal button opens the Netafim Terminal window (see Figure 5)

8 Terminal: Opens the Netafim terminal. FIGURE 4: MODEM SCREENSHOT WITH TERMINAL BUTTON Clicking on Terminal button opens the Netafim Terminal window (see Figure 5) FIGURE 5: NETAFIM'S TERMINAL SCREENSHOT Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 7

9 The Netafim Terminal window offers the user to change the settings of AT Commands, such as modem's configuration (see Figure 6). Note that the octagon on the right represents a Toggling port and can be either green indicating good communication, or red indicating bad communication. FIGURE 6: MODEM OPTION LIST SCREENSHOT The initiation string can be either of US Robotics (see the Command String in Figure 7) or Generic (see the Command string in Figure 8). FIGURE 7: INITIATION STRING USING US ROBOTICS SCREENSHOT Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 8

7.2.4 MODEM INFORMATION FIGURE 8: INITIATION STRING USING GENERIC This table contains the connection information for all the controllers. Enter a farm number, name and modem line phone number.

10 7.2.4 MODEM INFORMATION FIGURE 8: INITIATION STRING USING GENERIC This table contains the connection information for all the controllers. Enter a farm number, name and modem line phone number. FIGURE 9: MODEM COMMUNICATION SCREEN Hang up the highlighted modem connection. Make new connection line. Delete the highlighted connection line. Update an existing connection line Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 9

7.2.5 DEMO The demo option enables to use the NMCnet as a demo program, without connecting to actual controllers. Define how many controllers of each type you would like to display in the demo.

11 7.2.5 DEMO The demo option enables to use the NMCnet as a demo program, without connecting to actual controllers. Define how many controllers of each type you would like to display in the demo. FIGURE 10: DEMO SCREEN Figure 10 shows that there are options of using one of the following: Demo NMC-Pro this means choosing NMC-Pro controller Demo NMC-64 this means choosing NMC-64 controller Both Versions - this means more than one controller should be selected. The NMC-Pro will be the odd numbers and the NMC-64 will be the even numbers. For example: when defining 4 controllers, controllers number 1 and 3 will be the NMC-Pro controller whereas controllers number 2 and 4 will be the NMC-64 controller. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 10

7.2.6 PC SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 7.2.6.1 TOOLS The tools menu (FIGURE 11:) allows changing the language and display colours. 7.2.6.1.1 LANGUAGE FIGURE 11: TOOLS MENU LIST Select the desired language from the dropdown list.

2 COLOURS FIGURE 12: LANGUAGE SELECTION BOX Click on Back Colour (background) or Fore Colour, and then select the desired colour

12 7.2.6 PC SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION TOOLS The tools menu (FIGURE 11:) allows changing the language and display colours LANGUAGE FIGURE 11: TOOLS MENU LIST Select the desired language from the dropdown list. Click OK to confirm COLOURS FIGURE 12: LANGUAGE SELECTION BOX Click on Back Colour (background) or Fore Colour, and then select the desired colour from the dropdown list. Click OK to confirm. FIGURE 13: COLORS SELECTION BOX Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 11

7.2.6.2 SETUP MENUS 3 2 1 FIGURE 14: SETUP MENU LIST 7.2.6.2.1 NETWORK SETUP See Network Setup 7.2.6.2.2 SIREN ACTIVATION Activating the siren function generates a siren sound on your PC in case an alarm is activated.

13 SETUP MENUS FIGURE 14: SETUP MENU LIST NETWORK SETUP See Network Setup SIREN ACTIVATION Activating the siren function generates a siren sound on your PC in case an alarm is activated. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 12

7.2.6.2.3 SMS ALARM SETTING The Cellular modem is used to send SMS alerts and messages from the PC to the cellular phone and vice versa. Mark the alarms you would like sent by SMS.

14 SMS ALARM SETTING The Cellular modem is used to send SMS alerts and messages from the PC to the cellular phone and vice versa. Mark the alarms you would like sent by SMS. The available message types are: Alarms of different kinds. Main screen status. Message to reset an alarm. A message is generated automatically when there is no communication and another message when communication is re-established. No PC Communication software has to operate in order to receive this message. When the Software does not operate there will be no SMS messages. On the SMS settings you can choose which message to receive. Otherwise, clicking on the Select All button will show all the alarms. FIGURE 15: SMS ALARM SETTING PART 1 Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 13

15 FIGURE 16: SMS ALARM SETTING PART 2 Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 14

7.2.6.2.3 SMS SETTING SMS Setting screen is used to define to whom you would like to send SMS messages. Note that there is no connection to the controller's type.

16 SMS SETTING SMS Setting screen is used to define to whom you would like to send SMS messages. Note that there is no connection to the controller's type. Configuring the SMS sending FIGURE 17: SMS SETTING SCREEN SMS Active - Check the SMS Active box to activate SMS sending. Com Port - Select the cellular modem com port from the dropdown list. Service Center Number - Enter the service center number of your cellular company. Send Alarm SMS Every - Set the time in minutes between SMS messages. Alarms that remain active will be re-sent to the cellular according to the settings here. Send Info - In the Send Info list, enter the names and phone numbers of the persons to receive the SMS. Mark the Active check boxes next to names of persons whom you would like to send SMS messages. Only selected lines will be active. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 15

Communicating with the cellular modem from your cellular phone - Future To reset the alarm, write RESET on your cellular phone followed by the controller signal (See explanation below) and the house

17 Communicating with the cellular modem from your cellular phone - Future To reset the alarm, write RESET on your cellular phone followed by the controller signal (See explanation below) and the house number. For example RESETJ2 (controller number 2 of NMC-Junior Irrigation). Then send the message. The Modem will confirm the message on the cellular phone upon successful completion of the message. To request main screen data, write STATUS on your cellular phone followed by the controller signal and the house number. For example STATUSJ2 (controller number 2 of NMC-Junior Irrigation) and send the message from the cellular phone to the modem. Data will be sent after a few seconds and a message will appear on the cellular. Controller Signal: NMC-64 / Pro Irrigation / NMC DC - I NMC-64 / Junior Climate - C NMC-15 F NMC Junior Irrigation - J FARM NAME User defined farm name. Use name that will help you to identify the farms easily. FIGURE 18: FARM NAME ENTRY BOX Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 16

7.2.6.2.5 SET HOUSE NAME User defined House name. Use a name that will help you to identify the houses easily. 7.2.6.2.6 COLLECT MAIN SCREEN FIGURE 19: AVAILABLE HOUSE NUMBER SCREEN Define whether to collect data presented on the main screen, every how long to collect it and where to save it.

18 SET HOUSE NAME User defined House name. Use a name that will help you to identify the houses easily COLLECT MAIN SCREEN FIGURE 19: AVAILABLE HOUSE NUMBER SCREEN Define whether to collect data presented on the main screen, every how long to collect it and where to save it. The data can be saved in CVS format, and can later be viewed using Excel SET BLOCK SIZE When working with RF communication it is a custom to operate using 64 bytes rather than 256 bytes. When functioning in bad conditions, it is possible to decrease the block size DELAY SETTING When functioning using bad communication (using either wrong modem or wrong cellular modem), it is possible to increase the delay time from one block to the other HELP MANUALS Choose the manual you would like to view ABOUT Enables to view NMCnet data, for example NMCnet version and supported controller versions. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 17

7.2.7 QUICK ACCESS BUTTONS 7.2.7.1 MAIN SCREEN Click on the Main Screen button on the tool bar to bring up the Main Screen. 7.2.7.2 PROGRAM Select the controller number column and click on the Program button on the tool bar to access the Program submenu.

19 7.2.7 QUICK ACCESS BUTTONS MAIN SCREEN Click on the Main Screen button on the tool bar to bring up the Main Screen PROGRAM Select the controller number column and click on the Program button on the tool bar to access the Program submenu. Click on any of the submenus to receive information from the controller. Every column represents a controller. FIGURE 20: IRRIGATION PROGRAM SCREEN Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 18

FIGURE 21: CLIMATE PROGRAM SCREEN 7.2.7.3 GRAPH Create three-dimensional graphs out of the controller s information.

20 FIGURE 21: CLIMATE PROGRAM SCREEN GRAPH Create three-dimensional graphs out of the controller s information. The graph icon will be available whenever a graph option is available PRINT Pressing the print button will print the current table showing on your monitor. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 19

7.2.7.5 ACTIVE ALARMS Netafim-Net displays the active alarms with a short message describing the alarm type.

After it is closed, it can be reopened by pressing the alarm icon. (Up to 9 alarms can be displayed see the figure below). 7.

21 ACTIVE ALARMS Netafim-Net displays the active alarms with a short message describing the alarm type. The alarm icon lights up when an alarm is active and it will automatically pop up a screen showing alarm and cause. Any change in alarm will pop up that screen. After it is closed, it can be reopened by pressing the alarm icon. (Up to 9 alarms can be displayed see the figure below) HOT KEY MENUS FIGURE 22: ACTIVE ALARM SCREENSHOT FIGURE 23: HOT KEYS MENU LIST The NMC-Pro offers 7 functions located under the Hot dropdown list icon, which allows you to quickly access information that pertains to actual and future processes, as well as general conditions. Simply select one of the functions from the dropdown list to open the appropriate window. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 20

7.2.7.7 COLLECT The collect button opens a window that allows you to configure the accumulation of history data from each controller, in order to use it for statistics calculations and records of

22 COLLECT The collect button opens a window that allows you to configure the accumulation of history data from each controller, in order to use it for statistics calculations and records of previous years FIGURE 24: DATA COLLECT SCREEN Destination: Choose a folder in your PC to download the information to. Auto Collect: Select this option to activate it. Select the data collection interval, and enter an hour in which automatic history collection is performed. Excel: You can choose to save the data in excel format HISTORY Click on the History button on the tool bar and browse to directory of the saved history file in your PC. Open the history file and view history. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 21

7.2.7.9 LOAD SETTINGS TO THE CONTROLLER Load settings to a controller ( FIGURE 25: Select a controller number and the location of the file to load.

23 LOAD SETTINGS TO THE CONTROLLER Load settings to a controller ( FIGURE 25: Select a controller number and the location of the file to load. In order to enter this menu you must enter a password that can only be received from your local dealer). FIGURE 25: LOAD SETTING TO CONTROLLER SCREEN Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 22

7.2.7.10 SAVE SETTINGS FROM CONTROLLERS Click on the Save Settings button on the tool bar to download settings from all

FIGURE 26: SAVE SETTING SCREEN The program creates a different file for each controller.

24 SAVE SETTINGS FROM CONTROLLERS Click on the Save Settings button on the tool bar to download settings from all controllers to a file on your computer (PC). FIGURE 26: SAVE SETTING SCREEN The program creates a different file for each controller. The settings can be transferred to other controllers or serve as backup settings in case of malfunctions SEND TO Send table settings to selected controllers or to all of the controllers. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 23

7.2.7.12 SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLER TYPES FIGURE 27: SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLERS SCREENSHOT The four icons on the upper right side of the screen (see Figure 27), enable the user to switch to different

25 SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLER TYPES FIGURE 27: SWITCH BETWEEN CONTROLLERS SCREENSHOT The four icons on the upper right side of the screen (see Figure 27), enable the user to switch to different controllers according to the following: - Switch to Climate - Switch to NMC-15 - Switch to Irrigation (NMC 64 or PRO) - Switch to NMC-Junior Use the Switch to buttons to switch between available controller types. When connecting to a specific type of controller, for example NMC-Pro Irrigation all available NMC-Pro will be visible. Version 1.01 JA NMC Communication Software - NMCnet Page 24

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