3500/20 125744-02 Transient Data Interface (TDI)

The provided text describes the configuration options for the Rack Interface Module in the context of the 3500 Monitoring System. Here is a summary of the key information:

3.1 Software Configuration Options

3.1.1 Rack Interface Module Configuration Considerations

• Matching Components:
  • The Rear Port I/O and Power Supply options specified on the Rack Interface Module option screen must match the physical components of the system.
  • Configuration mismatch will result in the rack not accepting the downloaded configuration.

3.1.2 Rack Interface Module Configuration

• Config ID:
  • Contains a unique six-character identifier entered during configuration download.
• Rear Port:
  • Specifies the port on the Rack Interface I/O Module labeled HOST used to connect the 3500 rack to the host computer or the daisy-chained rack.
• I/O Option:
  • Two types available: RS-232/RS-422 I/O Module and Modem I/O Module.
  • RS-232/RS-422 I/O Module has a 9-pin host connector with switch-selectable RS-232 or RS-422 signals.
  • Modem I/O Module has an RJ11 connector and contains an internal modem.
• External Modem:
  • Supported external modems include: None, Hayes Ultra 9600, Hayes Optima 9600, Motorola FasTalkII 9600, and Custom.
  • Initialization String: Command to set up and start the modem.
• Byte Timeout:
  • Number of byte times the communication line must be idle before communication is considered complete.
• Connect Password:
  • Provides read-only access to the 3500 rack.
  • Password must match the one entered in the Rack Configuration Software or Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software.
• Configuration Password:
  • Provides configuration write access to the 3500 rack.
  • Password required for new configurations and changing setpoints in the Operator Display Software.
• Change Setpoints in Program Mode Only:
  • Allows changes to setpoints only when the keylock is in program mode; not allowed in run mode.
• Front Port:
  • The port on the front of the Rack Interface Module labeled CONFIGURATION PORT.
  • Used to configure the 3500 rack with a personal computer and retrieve machinery data for display using Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software and Operator Display Software.

This information provides an overview of the configuration options and considerations for the Rack Interface Module in the 3500 Monitoring System, covering aspects such as port configurations, password settings, and compatibility checks. Users should refer to the detailed Rack Configuration Software documentation for precise operational instructions.