Emerson Process Management Electric Co Wok 3 9000 745 Users Manual 00745

Revision D

3-9000-745

October 2010

MON 20/20

Software for Gas Chromatographs

Applies to all Emerson XA Series Gas Chromatographs

MON 20/20 Software for Gas Chromatographs

User Manual

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions prior to installing, operating, and servicing this product.

• Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on and supplied with this product.

• Inspect the equipment packing case and if damage exists, notify your local carrier for

liability.

• Open the packing list and carefully remove equipment and spare or replacement parts

from the case. Inspect all equipment for damage and missing parts.

• If items are damaged or missing, contact the manufacturer at 1 (713) 827-6314 for

instructions about receiving replacement parts.

• Install equipment as specified per the installation instructions and per applicable local

and national codes. All connections shall be made to proper electrical and pressure

sources.

• Ensure that all equipment doors are closed and protective covers are in place, except

when maintenance is being performed by qualified persons, to prevent personal injury.

• Use of this product for any purpose other than its intended purpose may result in

property damage and/or serious injury or death.

• Before opening the flameproof enclosure in a flammable atmosphere, the electrical

circuits must be interrupted.

• Repairs must be performed using only authorized replacement parts as specified by the

manufacturer. Use of unauthorized parts can affect the product's performance and place

the safe operation of the product at risk.

• When installing or servicing ATEX-certified units, the ATEX approval applies only to

equipment without cable glands. When mounting the flameproof enclosures in a

hazardous area, only flameproof cable glands certified to IEC 60079-1 must be used.

• Technical assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1 (713) 827-

6314.

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Table of Contents

Section 1:

Getting started

What’s new in MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Getting started with MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Installing MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Launching MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Registering MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Setting up the data folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Configuring MON 20/20 to connect to a gas

chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Importing or exporting the GC directory table . . . . . .1-13

Launching MON 20/20 from the SNAP-ON for

DeltaV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Launching MON 20/20 from the AMS Device

Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

The MON 20/20 user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Connecting to a gas chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25

Disconnecting from a gas chromatograph . . . . . . . . . .1-28

Keyboard commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28

Procedures guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30

Configuring a gas chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Editing a configuration file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Saving a gas chromatograph’s current

configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35

Importing a configuration file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35

Configuring your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36

Using online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-37

Operating modes for MON 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-37

Viewing the Physical Name column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-37

Selecting the GC’s networking protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39

Using the context-sensitive variable selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41

Section 2:

Using the

chromatograph

functions

Viewing chromatograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Data displayed in the chromatogram window . . . . . . . .2-2

Viewing a live chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Viewing an archived chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Protecting or unprotecting an archived

chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Viewing a saved chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Working with the graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Editing the display properties of the chromatograph . . . . . . . .2-16

The Graph bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Additional plot commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

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Working with a chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Editing a chromatogram trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Viewing chromatogram results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Saving a chromatogram trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Removing a chromatogram trace from view . . . . . . . . 2-26

Forcing a calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Controlling the display of data in the Timed Events

and Components tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Saving a comparison file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Opening a comparison file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Miscellaneous commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Working with the Timed Events table . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

Editing Timed Events from the Time Events

window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Editing Timed Events from the Chromatogram

Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Using the Chromatogram Viewer’s cursor to

update a Timed Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Working with the Component Data Table . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Editing retention times from the Chromatogram

Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Viewing raw data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Setting the gas chromatograph’s date and time . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Adjusting daylight savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Section 3:

Using the hardware

functions

Controlling the temperature of the gas chromatograph’s

heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Renaming a heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setting the heater’s type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Monitoring the temperature of a heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Monitoring the operational status of a heater . . . . . . . 3-5

Setting the desired temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Setting PWM Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Removing a heater from service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Configuring the valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Renaming a valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Setting a valve’s operational mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Monitoring the operational status of a valve . . . . . . . 3-13

Inverting the polarity of a valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Setting the usage mode for a valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Controlling the detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Offsetting the baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Igniting the FID flame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Resetting the preamp value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Balancing the preamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

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Managing your gas chromatograph’s discrete inputs . . . . . . . .3-24

Renaming a discrete input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Setting a discrete input’s operational mode . . . . . . . . .3-25

Monitoring the operational status of a discrete

input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Inverting the polarity of a discrete input . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

Managing your gas chromatograph’s discrete outputs . . . . . . .3-29

Renaming a discrete output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

Setting a discrete output’s operational mode . . . . . . . .3-30

Monitoring the operational status of a discrete

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Setting the usage mode for a discrete output . . . . . . . .3-33

Managing your gas chromatograph’s analog inputs . . . . . . . . .3-34

Renaming an analog input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Setting a analog input’s operational mode . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Setting the scale values for an analog input

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Setting the type of analog input signal . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Monitoring the status of an analog input . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Calibrating an analog input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

Managing your gas chromatograph’s analog outputs . . . . . . . .3-43

Renaming an analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Setting a analog output’s operational mode . . . . . . . . .3-44

Setting the scale values for an analog output

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Mapping a system variable to an analog output . . . . .3-46

Monitoring the status of an analog output . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Calibrating an analog output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Reviewing the Hardware Inventory List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Section 4:

Using the

Application

functions

Managing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Managing Component Data Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Editing a Component Data Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Adding a component to a Component Data

Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Removing a component from a Component

Data Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Viewing the standard values for a component . . . . . . .4-13

Viewing raw data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Managing timed events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Editing valve events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Editing integration events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Editing spectrum gain events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Setting the cycle and analysis time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Removing an event from the Timed Event

Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31

Adding an event to the Timed Event Table . . . . . . . . .4-33

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Managing Validation Data Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Managing calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Setting standard calculations by stream . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Editing average calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

Viewing an archive of averages for a given variable . 4-42

Copying stream settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Copying component settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

Creating Custom Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Inserting a Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

Inserting a Conditional Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56

Inserting an Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59

Creating a Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61

Creating or Editing a Temporary Variable . . . . . . . . . 4-63

Inserting a System Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64

Using User-defined Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

Setting the calculation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67

Setting alarm limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69

Managing system alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72

Managing streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

Designating how a stream will be used . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

Assigning a valve to a stream and setting the

relationship between the stream’s open state to

the valve’s On/Off state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76

Assigning a data table to a particular stream . . . . . . 4-77

Changing the base pressure for a stream . . . . . . . . . . 4-78

Creating a stream sequence for a detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80

Creating or editing registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81

Creating a new map file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86

Assigning a variable to a register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92

Viewing or editing scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92

Configuring the gas chromatograph’s Ethernet port . . . . . . . 4-95

Working with local operator interface variables . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96

Mapping Foundation Fieldbus variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98

Section 5:

Logs and reports

Viewing and clearing alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Viewing unacknowledged and active alarms . . . . . . . . 5-2

Acknowledging and clearing alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Viewing the alarm log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Viewing the maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Adding an Entry to the Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Deleting an entry from the maintenance log . . . . . . . . 5-9

Working with the parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Viewing and editing the parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Importing and exporting the parameter list . . . . . . . . 5-12

Working with drawings and documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Viewing drawings or documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

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Adding files to the GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Deleting files from the GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Viewing the event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Displaying reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22

Understanding report types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22

Viewing reports from live data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32

Viewing a saved report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35

Viewing reports based on archived data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37

Viewing analysis and calibration reports based

on archived data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37

Viewing average reports based on archived data . . . .5-41

Printing reports automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44

Viewing trend data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46

Viewing live trend data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46

Viewing saved trend data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50

Working with the Trend Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52

Editing the display properties of the graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54

The graph bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54

Working with a trend graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-58

Editing a trend graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59

Entering a description for a trend graph . . . . . . . . . . .5-60

Saving a trend trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61

Removing a trend graph from view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-62

Displaying trend data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-62

Generating a GC Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65

Deleting archived data from the gas chromatograph . . . . . . . .5-88

The molecular weight vs. response factor graph . . . . . . . . . . . .5-89

Section 6:

Controlling

Analyses

Halting an analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Auto sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Analyzing a single stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Calibrating the gas chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Validating the Gas Chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Stopping an Analysis Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Section 7:

Using MON 20/20

Tools

Using the Modbus Test program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Comparing Modbus protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Setting communication parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Getting Modbus Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

Transmitting using a single data type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

Transmitting using a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Setting the log parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

Saving Modbus data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

Printing Modbus data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

Assigning scale ranges to User_Modbus registers . . . .7-15

Troubleshooting communication errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

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Managing users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Creating users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Exporting a list of user profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Importing a list of user profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Editing users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Removing a user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Changing a user’s password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Finding out who is connected to the gas

chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Upgrading the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Cold booting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

Viewing diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

Adjusting the sensitivity of the LOI Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

Setting the ROC card type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Appendix A: Component Data Table

Appendix B:

Data computations

Data acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Peak detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Analysis computations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Concentration analysis with response factor . . . . . . . . B-4

Post analysis computations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Liquid equivalent computations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Heating value calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Multi-level calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

Indirect calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14

Appendix C:

Modbus registers list for

2350A GC

User_Modbus register list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

SIM_2251 Modbus register list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

Appendix D:

Basic and advanced

system variables

GPA system variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

ISO system variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-10

Appendix E:

Creating custom

calculations

Inserting a comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Inserting a conditional statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9

Inserting an expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11

Creating a constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14

Creating or editing a temporary variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-15

Inserting a system variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16

Using user-defined calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-17

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Section 1: Getting started

Welcome to MON 20/20—a menu-driven, Windows-based software

program designed to remotely operate and monitor the Daniel®

Danalyzer™ XA series and the Rosemount® Analytical XA series of gas

chromatographs.

MON 20/20 operates on an IBM-compatible personal computer (PC)

running the Windows XP operating system or later.

MON 20/20 can initiate or control the following gas chromatograph (GC)

functions:

• Alarm parameters

• Alarm and event processing

• Analog scale adjustments

•Analyses

• Baseline runs

• Calculation assignments and configurations

• Calibrations

• Component assignments and configurations

•Diagnostics

• Event sequences

•Halt operations

• Stream assignments and sequences

• Valve activations

• Timing adjustments

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MON 20/20 can generate the following reports:

• 24-Hour Averages

•Analysis (GPA)

• Analysis (ISO)

• Calibration

• Final Calibration

• Validation

• Final Validation

• Hourly Averages

• Monthly Averages

• GC Configuration

•Raw Data

• Variable Averages

• Weekly Averages

• Dew Temperature Calculation (optional)

MON 20/20 can access and display the following GC-generated logs:

•Alarm Log

•Event Log

• Parameter List

• Maintenance Log

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1.1 What’s new in MON 20/20

Users familiar with MON2000 or MON2000 Plus will find a few changes

when using MON 20/20:

• Login security is at the gas chromatograph level instead of at the

software level. This means that you no longer have to log in after

starting MON 20/20—but you do have to log in to the gas

chromatograph to which you are trying to connect. For more

information, see “Connecting to a gas chromatograph” on page 1-25.

• An “administrator” role has been added to the list of user roles. This

new role has the highest level of authority and is the only role that can

create or delete all other roles. For more information, see “Managing

users” on page 7-17.

• Multiple users can connect to the same gas chromatograph simultane-

ously. By default, the first user to log in to the GC with “supervisor”

authority will have read/write access; all other users, including other

supervisor-level users, will have read access only. This configuration

can be changed so that all supervisor-level users have read/write

access regardless of who logs in first. For more information, see

“Managing the system” on page 4-2.

• Users can display multiple windows within MON 20/20.

• Automatic reconnection. If MON 20/20 loses its connection with the

GC, it automatically attempts to reconnect.

• Users can view multiple instances of certain windows. To aid in data

processing or troubleshooting, MON 20/20 is capable of displaying

more than one instance of certain data-heavy windows such as the

Chromatogram Viewer and the Trend Data window.

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• Enhanced Chromatogram Viewer. The following enhancements have

been made to the Chromatogram Viwer:

-Users can view an unlimited number of chromatograms, in any

configuration. For example, a user can view an archived

chromatogram and a live chromatogram. For more information,

see “Viewing chromatograms” on page 2-1.

-The “Keep Last CGM” option. Upon starting a new run, MON 20/

20 can keep the most recently completed chromatogram on the

graph for reference.

-Overview window. When zoomed in to a smaller section of a

chromatogram, the user can open a miniature ‘overview’ window

that displays the entire chromatogram, for reference. For more

information, see “Additional plot commands” on page 2-19.

-Older chromatograms available. MON 20/20 has access to

archived chromatograms as old as four or five days. For more

information, see “Viewing an archived chromatogram” on page 2-5.

-Full screen mode. For more information, see “Working with the

graph” on page 2-15.

-Protected chromatograms. Chromatograms that you designate as

“protected” will not be deleted. For more information, see

“Protecting or unprotecting an archived chromatogram” on page 2-

9.

• The “Invert Polarity “option. This feature reverses a device’s effect.

For more information, see “Inverting the polarity of a valve” on

page 3-14 and “Inverting the polarity of a discrete input” on page 3-28.

• Streamlined variables-picking menu. The method for selecting

variables for calculations and other purposes is contained within one

simple, self-contained menu. For more information, see “Using the

context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

•GC Time

. The GC Status Bar displays the date and time based on the

GC’s physical location, which may be different than the PC’s location.

For more information, see “Setting the gas chromatograph’s date and

time” on page 2-40.

• Daylight savings time. You have option of enabling a GC’s daylight

savings time feature. Also, there are two options for setting the start

and end times for daylight savings time on the GC. For more

information, see “Adjusting daylight savings” on page 2-42.

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• Baseline offsetting. In some situations that involve TCD detectors the

baseline may be displayed either too high on the graph, in which case

the tops of the peaks are cut off, or too low on the graph, so that the

bases of the peaks are cut off. If this occurs it is possible to offset the

baseline either up or down so that the entire peak can be displayed on

the graph. This offset will be applied to all traces—live, archived and

saved—that are displayed thereafter. For more information, see

“Viewing raw data” on page 2-38.

• Microsoft Excel-based Parameter List. The Parameter List has been

expanded to offer seven pages of information, and is Microsoft® Excel-

based to allow for access outside of MON 20/20. The document can be

imported to and exported from GCs. For more information, see

“Working with the parameter list” on page 5-10.

• Optional Foundation Fieldbus variables. If your GC is installed with

a Foundation Fieldbus, you can map up to 64 GC variables to monitor

using the AMS Suite. For more information, see “Mapping

Foundation Fieldbus variables” on page 4-98.

• Optional local operator interface (LOI) variables. If your GC is

installed with an LOI, you can configure up to 25 GC parameters to

monitor using the LOI’s Display mode. For more information, see

“Working with local operator interface variables” on page 4-96.

• Access to GC-related drawings such as flow diagrams, assembly

drawings, and electrical diagrams.

• Validation runs. During a validation run, the GC performs a test

analysis to verify that it is working properly. For more information,

see “Managing Validation Data Tables” on page 4-35 and “Validating

the Gas Chromatograph” on page 6-7.

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1.2 Getting started with MON 20/20

This section covers such issues as installing, registering and setting up

the software, as well as configuring MON 20/20 to meet your specific

needs.

1.2.1 System requirements

To achieve maximum performance when running MON 20/20, ensure

your PC meets the following specifications:

• Software

-Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows® Vista, or

Windows® 7.

-Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later.

• Hardware

-PC with a 400 MHz Pentium or higher processor.

-256 MB of RAM or higher.

-100 MB of free hard disk space. (An additional 280 MB is required

on Windows® XP if .NET 2.0 is not previously installed.)

-Super VGA monitor with 1024x768 or higher resolution.

-For on-line operations, one serial port available for remote/local

connection to gas chromatograph.

-For on-line operations, one Ethernet port available for remote/local

connection to gas chromatograph.

-For remote connection only, a Windows®-compatible modem.

-Windows®-compatible printer (optional)

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1.2.2 Installing MON 20/20

You must install MON 20/20 from the Emerson Process Management

MON 20/20 Software for Gas Chromatographs CD-ROM onto your hard

drive; you cannot run the program from the CD-ROM.

Double-click the Setup file and follow the on-screen installation

instructions.

Upon successful installation, MON 20/20 creates a shortcut icon on the

computer’s desktop.

Note

MON 20/20 is not an upgrade to MON2000; therefore, MON 20/20 should be installed to

its own directory, separate from the MON2000 directory.

Note

You must be logged onto the computer as an administrator to install MON 20/20. Vista

and Windows 7 users, even with administrator privileges, will be prompted by the

operating system’s User Account Control feature to allow or cancel the installation.

1.2.3 Launching MON 20/20

To launch MON 20/20, double-click its desktop icon or click the Start

button and select Emerson Process Management → MON 20/20.

1.2.4 Registering MON 20/20

Each time you start MON 20/20 it will prompt you to register if you have

not already done so. To delay or suspend this registration prompt, see

Step 3.

Note

An active Internet connection is required to register.

Registering your copy of MON 20/20 allows you to receive information

about free updates and related products.

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Figure 1-1. The Register MON 20/20 window, page 1

1. Enter your name, your company’s name, and the serial number for

your copy of MON 20/20 into the appropriate fields on the Register

MON 20/20 window.

2. Click Next to continue.

3. Choose the desired registration method by clicking the corresponding

checkbox.

Figure 1-2. The Register MON 20/20 window, page 2

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Note

To delay registration, check Register later (remind me). MON 20/20 will display the

Register MON 20/20 window the next time you start the program. To prevent the

Register MON 20/20 window from displaying with each program startup—and without

registering—check Register later (don’t remind me).

Note

You can register at any time by selecting Register MON 20/20... from the Help menu.

4. Click Finish.

1.2.5 Setting up the data folder

The data folder stores GC-specific files such as reports and

chromatograms. The default location for the data folder is C:\GCXP

Data. If you want MON 20/20 to store its data in a different location—on

a network drive, for instance—do the following:

1. Move the GCXP Data folder to its new location.

2. Select Program Settings... from the File menu.

3. The current location of the data folder displays in the Data Folder

field.

Figure 1-3. The Program Settings window

To change the data folder’s location, click on the Browse button that

is located to the right of the Data Folder field.

4. Use the Browse for Folder window to navigate to the GCXP Data

folder’s new location and click OK.

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Note

Another method for changing the folder location is to type the folder’s location into the

Data Folder field and press ENTER. When the “Create the folder?” message appears,

click Yes.

5. The Data Folder field updates to display the new location.

Figure 1-4. The Program Settings window

1.2.6 Configuring MON 20/20 to connect to a gas chromatograph

MON 20/20 can communicate via its Ethernet connection with any

Ethernet-ready gas chromatograph.

To congifure MON 20/20 to connect to a GC, do the following:

1. Select GC Directory... from the File menu.

If this is the first time that this option was selected, you will get the

following error message:

Figure 1-5. “GC directory file not found” message

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If you get the “GC directory file not found” message, click OK. The GC

Directory window appears and displays a table containing an

inventory of the GCs to which MON 20/20 can connect.

2. If you are configuring the first GC connection for MON 20/20, there

will be on one generic GC record listed in the window. To add another

record, select Add from the GC Directory window’s File menu. A new

row will be added to the bottom of the table.

Figure 1-6. The GC directory window

3. Click in the GC Name field and enter the name for the GC to which

you want to connect.

4. Optionally, you can double-click in the Short Desc field and enter

pertinent information about the GC to which you want to connect,

such as its location. You can enter up to 100 characters in this field.

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5. Select Ethernet. The Ethernet Connection Properties for New GC

window appears.

6. In the IP address field, enter the IP address of the GC to which you

want to connect.

Figure 1-7. The Ethernet Connection Properties for New GC window

Note

If you type in an invalid IP address, you will get an error message when MON 20/20

attempts to connect to the GC.

7. Click OK. When the Save changes? message appears, click Yes.

8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for any other GCs to which you want to

connect.

9. To delete a GC from the table, select the GC and then select Delete

from the File menu.

10.To copy a GCs configuration information into a new row, select the GC

and then select Insert Duplicate from the File menu.

11.To insert a row below a GC, select the GC and then select Insert from

the File menu.

12.To sort the table alphebetically, select Sort from the Table menu or

click Sort from the GC Directory window.

13.To copy the list of GCs to the clipboard to be pasted into another

application, select Copy Table to Clipboard from the Table menu.

14.To print the list of GCs, select Print Table... from the Table menu.

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15.To save the changes and keep the window open click Save from the

GC Directory window. To save the changes and close the window,

click OK. When the Save changes? message appears, click Yes.

For more details about configuring MON 20/20 connections, see

“Configuring the gas chromatograph’s Ethernet port” on page 4-95.

1.2.7 Importing or exporting the GC directory table

The GC Directory table, which contains the list of GCs that are currently

configured for MON 20/20, can be saved as a DAT file to a PC or other

storage media such as a compact disk or flash drive. This DAT file can be

used to restored the GC directory information to the original application,

or it can be used to quickly and easily configure other copies of MON 20/

20 that are installed on other computers.

To save the GC Directory table to the PC, do the following:

1. Click Export. The Export GC Directory window displays.

Figure 1-8. The Export GC Directory

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2. Select the checkbox for each gas chromatograph who information you

want to save. If you want to save the entire list, click Select All.

3. Click OK. The Export GC Directory File save as dialog displays.

4. Choose a save location. The default location is GCXP Data.

5. The file is automatically given the name of

GC_DIRECTORY_EXPORT.DAT. If you prefer a different name,

type it into the File name field.

6. Click Save.

To import a GC Directory file, do the following:

1. Select GC Directory... from the File menu.

If this is the first time that this option was selected, you will get the

following error message:

Figure 1-9. “GC directory file not found” message

If you get the “GC directory file not found” message, click OK. The GC

Directory window appears

2. Click Import. The Import GC Directory File dialog displays.

3. Locate the GC directory file and select it. Click Open. The GC

Directory window reappears with the list of newly configured GCs

displayed in the GC Directory table.

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1.2.8 Launching MON 20/20 from the SNAP-ON for DeltaV

This section assumes that DeltaV is installed on the PC along with MON

20/20.

Note

To successfully use MON 20/20 SNAP-ON for DeltaV, you must be familiar with using

the DeltaV digital automation system.

To start MON 20/20, do the following:

1. Start the DeltaV Explorer by clicking on its desktop icon or by clicking

the Start button and selecting DeltaV → Engineering → DeltaV

Explorer.

2. In the Device Connection View, open device icons by clicking once on

each icon. Follow the path of connections until you locate the desired

gas chromatograph icon.

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Figure 1-10. The Device Connection View

3. Right-click on a connected gas chromatograph icon to display the

context menu.

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Figure 1-11. Right-click to view context menu

4. Select SNAP-ON/Linked Apps → Launch MON 20/20. MON 20/20

starts and connects automatically to the GC.

1.2.9 Launching MON 20/20 from the AMS Device Manager

This section assumes that DeltaV and AMS are installed on the PC along

with MON 20/20.

To start MON 20/20, do the following:

1. Start the AMS Device Manager by clicking on its desktop icon or by

clicking the Start button and selecting AMS Device Manager → AMS

Device Manager.

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Figure 1-12. Device Explorer

2. In the Device Connection View, open device icons by clicking once on

each icon. Follow the path of connections until you locate the desired

gas chromatograph icon.

3. Right-click on a connected gas chromatograph icon to display the

context menu.

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Figure 1-13. Right-click to view the context menu

4. Select SNAP-ON/Linked Apps → Launch MON 20/20. MON 20/20

starts and connects automatically to the GC.

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1.2.10 The MON 20/20 user interface

MON 20/20 has two areas of interaction: the Control Area, at the top

of the program’s main window, and the GC Status Bar, located at the

bottom of the program’s main window.

Figure 1-14. Features of the MON 20/20 main window

Control Area

GC Status Bar

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The main user interface

The main user interface of the main window contains the menus and

icons that allow you to control MON 20/20 and the GC to which MON

20/20 is connected.

Figure 1-15. The Control Area

Titlebar - The Titlebar displays the name of the program, and well as

the program’s connection status. MON 20/20 has the following three

overall status modes:

-Not connected - If MON 20/20 is not connected to a GC, then “MON

20/20” displays in the Titlebar.

-Connected - If MON 20/20 is connected to a GC, then “MON 20/20 -

Connected to” and the name of the GC and the connection type

displays in the Titlebar.

-Offline Edit - If MON 20/20 is in offline edit mode, then “MON 20/

20 - Offline Edit <filename>” displays in the Titlebar.

•Menu bar - The Menu bar contains the commands that allow you to

control and monitor gas chromatographs.

Titlebar

Toolbar

Menu bar

Dialog Control Tabs

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•Toolbar - The Toolbar contains shortcut icons for the most important

and/or most often used MON 20/20 commands. From the Toolbar you

can do such things as connect to and disconnect from a GC, view chro-

matographs, and view help files.

Table 1-1. Function of the shortcut icons on the Toolbar

Connect to a gas chromatograph.

Disconnect from a gas chromatograph.

Open a configuration file.

Print a GC configuration report.

View the Timed Events window.

View the Component Data window.

Clear or acknowledge alarms.

Open the CGM Viewer window.

Begin auto sequencing.

Halt auto sequencing.

Open the About MON 20/20 window.

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•Dialog Control Tabs bar - The Dialog Control Tabs bar contains

four buttons that allow you to manage the behavior of all windows

that are open in the main window. The four buttons are Minimize

All, Maximize All, Restore All, and Close All.

Figure 1-16. The main window showing the function of the Dialog Control Tabs bar

The bar also displays a button for each open window that allows you to

select or deselect that window.

You can hide or display the Toolbar and the Dialog Control Tabs bar by

clicking the appropriate option from the View menu.

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The GC Status Bar

The GC Status Bar of the main window displays useful information about

the status and functioning of the gas chromatograph to which MON 20/20

is connected.

Figure 1-17. The GC Status Bar

The GC Status Bar contains the following sections:

•GC - The first row displays the name of the GC to which MON 20/20 is

connected. If MON 20/20 is not connected to a GC, “Not Connected”

displays in this row. If MON 20/20 loses its connection to the GC,

“Comm Fail” displays in this row, and the program will automatically

try to reconnect. The second row displays status flags such as active

alarms (with red background), unacknowledged alarms (with red

background), or File Edit modes.

•Det # - Each row displays the identification number of the detector

monitoring the alarm status of the connected GC. A GC can have a

maximum of two detectors.

•Mode - Each row displays the mode of the appropriate detector.

Potential modes are: Idle, Auto Cal, Auto Base, Auto Anly, FCal.

•Stream - Each row displays the current stream being analyzed by the

appropriate detector.

•Next - Each row displays the next stream to be analyzed by the

appropriate detector.

•Anly - Each row displays the analysis time for the appropriate

stream.

•Cycle - Each row displays the total cycle time, in seconds, before the

next analysis starts for the appropriate detector.

•Run - Each row displays the amount of time, in seconds, that has

elapsed since the current cycle began for the appropriate detector.

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•GC System - Displays the date and time according to the GC to which

MON 20/20 is connected. The date and time displayed may be

different from the user’s date and time, depending on the physical

location of the GC.

•FID Flame Status - Displays the status of the FID flame. Options

are OFF with red background, ON with green background, and OVER

TEMP with red background. The FID Flame Status indicator only

displays on the GC Status Bar when the GC to which MON 20/20 is

connected contains an FID detector.

You can hide or display the GC Status Bar by clicking GC Status Bar

from the View menu.

1.2.11 Connecting to a gas chromatograph

To connect to a gas chromatograph, you must log on to it first. Most of

MON 20/20’s menus and options are inactive until you have logged on to a

GC.

To connect to a GC, do the following:

1. There are two ways to start the process:

(a.) On the Toolbar, click .

(b.) Select Connect... from the Chromatograph menu.

2. The Connect to GC dialog, which displays a list of all the GCs to which

you can connect, appears.

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Figure 1-18. The Connect to GC window

Note

If you want to edit the connection parameters for one or all GCs listed in the Connect to

GC window, click Edit Directory. The GC Directory window will appear. See

“Configuring MON 20/20 to connect to a gas chromatograph” on page 1-10 for more

information.

Click the Ethernet button beside the GC to which you want to connect.

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3. The Login dialog appears.

Figure 1-19. The Login window

Note

All GCs are shipped with two default user names: daniel and emerson. A user pin is

not required when using either of these user names and both user names allow

administrator-level access to the GC. To add a user pin to either of these user names or

for information about creating and edit user names in general, see “Managing users” on

page 7-17.

Enter a user name and user PIN and click OK. Once connected, the

name of the GC appears under the GC column in the GC Status Bar.

Figure 1-20. The GC Status Bar showing a successful connection to a GC

Note

If you enter an invalid user name or password, the Login dialog will close without

connecting to the GC.

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1.2.12 Disconnecting from a gas chromatograph

Disconnecting from a GC will automatically log you off of the GC.

To disconnect from a gas chromatograph, do one of the following:

• On the Toolbar, click .

• Select Disconnect from the Chromatograph menu.

Note

If you are connected to a GC and want to connect to a different GC, it is not necessary to

disconnect first; simply connect to the second GC, and in the process MON 20/20 will

disconnect from the first GC.

1.3 Keyboard commands

You can use the following keyboard keystrokes throughout the program:

Table 1-2. Frequently Used Keystrokes

Keystroke Action

ARROW

keys

Moves cursor:

• Left or right in a data field.

• Up or down in a menu or combo box.

• Up or down (column), left or right (row) through displayed data entries.

DELETE • Deletes the character after cursor.

• Deletes selected rows from a table or return row values to the default

settings.

ENTER Activates the default control element (e.g., the OK button) in current window.

ESC Exits application or active window without saving data.

F1 Accesses context-sensitive help topics.

INSERT • Toggles between insert and type-over mode in selected cell.

• Inserts a new row above the highlighted row.

SHIFT+TAB Moves to previous control element (e.g., button) or data field in window; see

TAB description.

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You can use the following function keys from the main window:

SPACE Toggles settings (via radio buttons or check boxes).

TAB Moves to the next control element (e.g., button) in the window; to use TAB key

to move to next data field, select Program Settings... from the File menu

and clear the Tab from spreadsheet to next control check box.

Table 1-3. Main menu function keys

Function

Key Action

F2 Starts the Auto-Sequencing function. See “Auto sequencing” on page 6-2 for

more information.

F3 Halts the GC (e.g., an analysis run) at the end of the current cycle. See “Halting

an analysis” on page 6-1 for more information.

F5 Displays the Timed Event table per specified stream. See “Managing timed

events” on page 4-17 for more information.

F6 Displays the Component Data table per specified stream. See “Managing

Component Data Tables” on page 4-5 for more information.

F7 Displays the chromatogram for the sample stream being analyzed. See

“Viewing a live chromatogram” on page 2-3 for more information.

F8 Displays any chromatogram stored in the GC Controller. See “Viewing an

archived chromatogram” on page 2-5 for more information.

Table 1-2. Frequently Used Keystrokes (Continued)

Keystroke Action

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1.4 Procedures guide

Use the following table to look up the related manual section, menu path

and, if appropriate, the keystroke for a given procedure.

Table 1-4. MON 20/20 Task List

Task or Data Item Section(s) Menu Path [Keystroke]

24-hour average, component(s)

measured

4.5.2 Application → Calculations →

Averages...

Add a gas chromatograph 1.2.6 File → GC Directory

Alarms, related components 4.2

4.8

3.4

Application → Component Data... [F6]

Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Hardware → Discrete Outputs...

Alarms, stream number(s)

programmed

4.8 Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Analysis Report (on/off) 5.7.3 Logs/Reports → Printer Control...

Analysis time 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Starting or ending auto-calibration 4.10 Application → Streams...

Auto-calibration interval 4.10 Application → Streams...

Auto-calibration start time 4.10 Application → Streams...

Autocal time 4.10 Application → Streams...

Baseline 4.10 Application → Streams...

Base pressure used for calculations 4.10 Application → Streams...

Calibration concentration 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Calibration cycle time 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Calibration runs, number averaged 4.10 Application → Streams...

Calibration runs, number of 4.10 Application → Streams...

Calibration stream number 4.10 Application → Streams...

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Communications 4.12 Application → Communication...

Application → Ethernet Ports...

Component code and name 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Component full scale (for output) 4.1

3.6

Application → System...

Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Component(s) programmed for

input

3.5

3.3

Application → Analog Inputs...

Application → Discrete Inputs...

Component(s) programmed for

output

4.8

3.6

3.4

Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Hardware → Discrete Outputs...

Component, retention time 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Component zero (for output) 3.6 Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Compressibility (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Current date 2.6 Chromatograph → View/Set GC Time...

Current time 2.6 Chromatograph → View/Set GC Time...

Cycle time 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Delete alarms 4.8

5.1

Application → Limit Alarms...

Logs/Reports → Alarms → Alarm Log...

Delete component from component

list

4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Delete inhibit, integration, peak

width

4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Delete output(s) 3.6

3.4

Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Hardware → Discrete Outputs...

Enable or disable multi-user write 4.1 Application → System...

Existing alarm(s) 5.1 Logs/Reports → Alarms → Alarm Log...

Full-scale value (for input) 3.5 Hardware → Analog Inputs...

GPM liquid equivalent (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Table 1-4. MON 20/20 Task List

Task or Data Item Section(s) Menu Path [Keystroke]

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Height or area measurement

method

4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

High alarm 4.8 Application → Limit Alarms → User...

(Analyzer) I.D. 4.1 Application → System...

Inhibit on-off times 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Input(s) being used 3.5

3.3

Hardware → Analog Inputs...

Hardware → Discrete Inputs...

Integration on-off times 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Low alarm 4.8 Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Mole percent (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Normalization (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Outputs being used 4.8

3.6

3.4

Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Hardware → Discrete Outputs...

Peak width, on time 4.3.4 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Ratio (on/off) 4.6 Application → Calculations → User

Defined...

Ratio denominator 4.6 Application → Calculations → User

Defined...

Ratio, stream number(s) 4.6 Application → Calculations → User

Defined...

Relative density (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Response factor 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Response factor, percent deviation 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Retention time, percent deviation 4.2 Application → Component Data... [F6]

Spectrum gain 4.3.3 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Table 1-4. MON 20/20 Task List

Task or Data Item Section(s) Menu Path [Keystroke]

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1.5 Configuring a gas chromatograph

Use the File menu to edit, save, and restore configuration files.

1.5.1 Editing a configuration file

To edit a configuration file, do the following:

1. Disconnect from the GC.

2. Select Open Configuration File... from the File menu. The Open

dialog displays. Configuration files are saved with the .xcfg

extension.

3. Locate and select the configuration file that you want to edit and click

Open. MON 20/20 opens the file in offline edit mode.

Stream number(s) (for output) 4.8

3.6

3.4

Application → Limit Alarms → User...

Hardware → Analog Outputs...

Hardware → Discrete Outputs...

Stream sequences skipped, number 4.1

4.10

Application → System...

Application → Streams...

Streams analyzed, number 4.1

4.10

Application → System...

Application → Streams...

Streams analyzed, sequence 4.1

4.10

Application → System...

Application → Streams...

Valve on/off times 4.3.1 Application → Timed Events... [F5]

Weight percent (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Wobbe value (on/off) 4.5.1 Application → Calculations → Control...

Zero value (for input) 3.5 Hardware → Analog Inputs...

Table 1-4. MON 20/20 Task List

Task or Data Item Section(s) Menu Path [Keystroke]

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Figure 1-21. MON 20/20 in offline edit mode

4. Use the Application and Hardware menu commands to edit the

GC’s settings. For more information on these commands, see

Section 3 and Section 4.

5. When finished configuring the GC, click to disconnect from the

GC and to save the changes to the configuration file and to leave

offline edit mode.

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1.5.2 Saving a gas chromatograph’s current configuration

Configuration files are saved with the .xcfg extension. To save a GC’s

current configuration to a PC, do the following:

1. Select Save Configuration (to PC)... from the File menu. The Save

as dialog displays.

2. Give the file a descriptive name or use the pre-generated file name

and navigate to the folder to which you want to save the file.

3. Click Save.

1.5.3 Importing a configuration file

To import a new configuration into a GC or to restore a GC’s previous

configuration, do the following:

Note

The current configuration will be overwritten, so be sure to save it before importing a

new or previous configuration.

Note

The GC should be in Idle mode while performing this task.

1. Select Restore Configuration (to GC)... from the File menu. The

Open dialog displays. Configuration files are saved with the .xcfg

extension.

2. Locate and select the configuration file that you want to import and

click Open. The file’s data is loaded into the GC.

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1.6 Restoring the GC to its factory settings

The GC’s default timed event, component data and validation data tables

are created at the factory and are not accessable by users. To restore

these tables to their default values, do the following:

Note

The GC should be in Idle mode while performing this task.

1. With the GC idle, select Restore to Factory Settings... from the

File menu. The following warning message displays:

Figure 1-22. Restore to Factory Settings warning message

2. Click Yes. The MON 20/20 restores the default values to the GC’s

data tables. When the process is completed, the following message

displays:

Figure 1-23. Restoration completed message

3. Click OK.

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1.7 Configuring your printer

Select Print Setup... from the File menu to configure the settings for the

printer connected to your PC. These settings will apply to any print job

queued from MON 20/20, such as the reports that are configured by the

Printer Control. See “Printing reports automatically” on page 5-44 for

information.

Figure 1-24. The Print Setup dialog

The settings available depend on the printer model. Refer to the printer

manufacture’s user manual for more information.

Note

Your new configuration will be cleared, i.e., the settings will return to the default values,

when you exit MON 20/20.

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1.8 Using online help

Currently, the online help feature contains all user information and

instructions for each MON 20/20 function as well as the MON 20/20

system.

To access the online help, do one of the following:

•Press F1 to view help topics related to the currently active dialog or

function.

• Select Help Topics from the Help menu to view the help contents

dialog.

1.9 Operating modes for MON 20/20

The GC supports two different operating modes. Each mode allows the

GC to analyze data from a given number of detectors, streams, and

methods, as detailed in Table 1-5.

1.10 Viewing the Physical Name column

Most MON 20/20 hardware windows contain a hidden column called

Physical Name that lists the default name for the associated GC device,

such as the analog inputs or electronic pressure controls. It might be

useful to know a device’s physical name while troubleshooting.

Table 1-5. Operating Modes for MON 20/20

Mode ID

Number

Detectors

Supported

Streams

Supported

Methods

Supported

0111

1211

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To view hidden columns, do the following:

1. Select Program Settings... from the File menu. The Program

Settings window displays.

Figure 1-25. The Program Settings window

2. Select the Show Physical Names checkbox.

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3. Click OK. The Physical Name column now will be visible on all

windows that have the column, such as the Heater window shown in

the example below.

Figure 1-26. The Heater window showing Physical Name column

1.11 Selecting the GC’s networking protocol

MON 20/20 can connect to the GC using one of two networking protocols:

PPP or SLIP. If the version level of the GC’s firmware is 1.2 or lower,

MON 20/20 should be configured to use the SLIP protocol; otherwise, the

PPP protocol should be used.

To select the GC’s networking protocol, do the following:

1. Select Program Settings... from the File menu. The Program

Settings window displays.

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Figure 1-27. The Program Settings window

2. To use the PPP protocol, make sure the Use PPP protocol for serial

connection (use SLIP if unchecked) checkbox is selected; to use the

SLIP protocol, make sure the Use PPP protocol for serial connection

(use SLIP if unchecked) checkbox is not selected.

3. Click OK.

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1.12 Using the context-sensitive variable selector

The MON 20/20 method for selecting variables for calculations and other

purposes is based on a simple, self-contained system.

Figure 1-28. Example of a context-sensitive variable selector

The context-sensitive variable selector consists of a first-level element,

called the context, that is followed by a series of tiered, drop-down lists.

The options available from the drop-down lists depend upon the context

element.

The following example explains how to use the context-sensitive variable

selector to select a user alarm variable:

1. Click on the second-level drop-down list. The full list of available

streams displays.

Figure 1-29. Second-level drop-down list

2. Select the stream you want to use for the alarm.

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3. Click the third-level drop-down list. The full list of available user

alarm variables displays.

Figure 1-30. Third-level drop-down list

4. Select the variable you want to use for the alarm. If there are

components associated with the variable, the fourth-level drop-down

list will display.

5. If displayed, click the fourth-level drop-down list. The full list of

available components displays.

Figure 1-31. Fourth-level drop-down list

6. Select the component you want to use for the alarm.

7. Click [Done]. The context-sensitive variable selector closes and the

variable displays in the Variable field.

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Figure 1-32. Variable selected

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Section 2: Using the chromatograph functions

For viewing and managing chromatograms,

MON 20/20 is flexible and straighforward.

This chapter shows you how to connect to and

disconnect from a gas chromatograph. This

chapter also shows you how to access the

Chromatogram Viewer, as well as to use it to

view, print and manipulate various types of

chromatograms.

Finally, this chapter explains how to set a gas chromatograph’s date and

time.

2.1 Viewing chromatograms

Use the Chromatogram Viewer to display and print live, archived, or

saved chromatograms. There is no limit to the number of archived and

saved chromatograms that can be displayed at once; however, to

maximize performance, the number of chromatograms displayed should

be limited to 25 or less. The Chromatogram Viewer can display all three

types of chromatograms together, alone, or in any combination.

The Chromatogram Viewer contains a host of information about both

current and past GC analyses, and it contains just as many ways of

editing and manipulating that data.

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2.1.1 Data displayed in the chromatogram window

Figure 2-1. The chromatogram window

The following elements are displayed in the chromatogram window:

• The chromatogram. A trace is the graphical representation of the

analysis results from a single detector; a chromatogram is the

collection of all traces and associated data that are generated by a gas

chromatograph’s detector or detectors. Each trace displays in a

different color.

• Retention times. The retention time for each peak displays above it.

• Baselines. The baseline projects from the beginning to the end of a

peak. The baseline can be turn on or off by clicking Baselines.

trace #1

trace #2

trace #1

retention time

timed event marker

peak detection

marker

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• Timed event markers. These markers, which correspond to events

from the Timed Events table, display on the chromatogram as black

marks descending from the trace-line. There are three types of timed

event markers:

-Valve events display as long descending marks.

-Integration events display as medium descending marks.

-Spectrum gain events display as short descending marks.

• Peak detection markers. These markers display on the chromatogram

as black marks ascending from the trace-line. Each peak has two

peak detection markers: one at its beginning and one at its end.

2.1.2 Viewing a live chromatogram

To view a live chromatogram, do the following:

1. Connect to the GC.

2. Select Chromatogram Viewer... from the Chromatograph menu.

Note

Another way to display the Chromatogram Viewer is to click , which is located on

the Toolbar.

3. From the Chromatogram Viewer window, check View current CGM.

To prevent the loss of any new data, be sure to save the chromatogram before closing

the Chromatogram Viewer. For more information, see “Saving a chromatogram trace”

on page 2-25.

WARNING

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Figure 2-2. View Current CGM

The chromatogram displays in the chromatogram window. If the

chromatogram contains one trace, the Det1 checkbox is automatically

checked; if the chromatogram contains two traces, the Det1 and Det2

checkboxes are automatically checked. To remove a trace, uncheck its

detector checkbox.

Each trace that displays is color-coded; use the Chromatogram pull-

down menu to select a specific trace.

Figure 2-3. Chromatogram pull-down menu

The list of GC events associated with the production of the

chromatogram, along with each event’s status and time, displays in

the Timed Events table to the right of the chromatogram display

window. The Component Data table, to the lower right of the

chromatogram display window, lists the components measured during

the analysis. These tables are updated in real-time, just as the

chromatogram is.

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Figure 2-4. The Chromatogram Viewer

Note

By default, the timed events and component data tables are configured to scroll to and

highlight the next occurring event in the analysis cycle. To disable this feature, right-

click on one of the tables and uncheck the Auto Scroll option on the pop-up menu.

2.1.3 Viewing an archived chromatogram

Archived chromatograms are stored on the GC, so you must be logged in

to access them. With MON 20/20 archived chromatograms as old as four

days are available for viewing.

Archived chromatograms are sorted and displayed on four tabbed panes:

•Chromatograms - This view displays all chromatogram types sorted

by time so that the newest file is always listed first. This view can be

further configured to display only the files from the last five runs for

each stream, or to display all the files that are stored on the GC.

chromatogram

window

timed events

component

data

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•Protected chromatograms - Protected chromatograms are never

deleted from the GC. To protect a chromatogram, see “Protecting or

unprotecting an archived chromatogram” on page 2-9.

Note

Protected chromatogram files have a “lock” icon ( ) displayed beside them.

•Final Calibration chromatograms - MON 20/20 will store up to

one year’s worth—or approximately 370—of final calibration

chromatograms; once the limit is reached, MON 20/20 will delete the

oldest non-protected final calibration chromatogram for each new final

calibration chromatogram that is created. If multiple final calibration

chromatograms are created on the same day, the last chromatogram

created is archived, unless MON 20/20 has been configured to archive

all final calibration chromatograms.

Note

See “Managing the system” on page 4-2 to learn how to configure MON 20/20’s archiving

behavior.

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Final Validation chromatograms - These chromatograms are treated

in the same manner as final calibration chromatogram files.To view one

or more archived chromatograms, do the following:

1. Click GC Archive. The Select archive file(s) window appears.

Figure 2-5. The Select archive file(s) window

The files can be sorted by date, file name, analysis type, time, or

stream number by clicking the appropriate column header. By

default, they are sorted by date, with the newest file listed first.

Note

By default, only recent chromatograms—that is, the last five runs for each stream—are

displayed. To view all archived chromatograms, click All. To return to viewing only

recent chromatograms, click Recent.

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2. Select one or more archive files by clicking them. Use the SHIFT or

CTRL key to make multiple selections.

Note

To save the selected files to the PC, select the Download and save selected

chromatograms check box and click Download & Save.

3. Click Download & Show. The Select window displays for each

chromatogram that contains data from more than one detector.

Figure 2-6. The Select window

4. For each chromatogram, double-click either “Detector 1”, “Detector 2”,

or “Both” from the Select window.

MON 20/20 plots the archived chromatogram(s) and the corresponding

data displays in the timed event and component data tables.

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Figure 2-7. The Chromatogram Viewer displaying an archived chromatogram

2.1.4 Protecting or unprotecting an archived chromatogram

By default, archived chromatograms are not saved indefinitely. Once the

GC’s storage capacity for archived chromatograms has been reached, the

oldest archived chromatograms are deleted to make room for the newest

archived chromatograms.

If you have a chromatogram that you would like to preserve, it is possible

to do so by protecting it. Protected chromatograms will not be deleted to

accomodate newer chromatograms. To delete a protected

chromatograms, it must first be unprotected. MON 20/20 will save up to

100 protected chromatograms.

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Note

Protected chromatograms have a “lock” icon ( ) displayed beside them.

Note

To protect an archived chromatogram you must be logged in as a supervisor or admin.

To protect a chromatogram, do the following:

1. Click GC Archive. The Select Archive File(s) window appears.

Figure 2-8. The Select archive file(s) window

The chromatograms can be sorted by date, file name, analysis type,

time, or stream number by clicking the appropriate column header.

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By default, they are sorted by date, with the newest chromatogram

listed first.

Note

By default, only recent chromatograms—that is, the last five runs for each stream—are

displayed. To view all archived chromatograms, click All. To return to viewing only

recent chromatograms, click Recent.

2. Make sure the Chromatogram tab is selected and then select the

appropriate archived chromatogram by clicking it. Use the SHIFT or

CTRL key to make multiple selections.

3. Click Protect. The Edit Description window displays.

Figure 2-9. The Edit Description window

4. Enter any information that you would like to have associated with the

chromatogram and then click OK. If you do not want to enter any

information, click Cancel.

MON 20/20 will place a “lock” icon () beside the selected chromatogram

to verify its protected status. You can also click on the Protected

Chromatograms tab to view your newly protected archived

chromatogram.

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To unprotect a protected file, do the following:

1. Click GC Archive. The Select archive file(s) window appears.

Figure 2-10. The Select archive file(s) window

2. Locate and select the protected chromatogram that you want to

unprotect. Use the SHIFT or CTRL key to make multiple selections.

3. Click Unprotect. MON 20/20 will remove the “lock” icon () from

beside the selected chromatogram. The chromatogram’s description

information, if any, will also be deleted. This chromatogram is now

eligible to be deleted to make room for newer archived

chromatograms.

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2.1.5 Viewing a saved chromatogram

To view a chromatogram that was saved to disk, do the following:

1. Click PC File. The Open dialog appears.

2. Navigate to the desired .xcgm file or .xcmp comparison file and select

it. To make multiple selections, use the SHIFT or CTRL key.

3. Click OK. The Select window displays for each chromatogram that

contains data for more than one detector.

Figure 2-11. The Select window

4. For each chromatogram, double-click either “Detector 1”, “Detector 2”,

or “Both” from the Select window.

MON 20/20 plots the archived chromatogram(s) and the corresponding

data displays in the timed event and component data tables.

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Figure 2-12. The Chromatogram Viewer displaying a saved chromatogram

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2.2 Working with the graph

Right-clicking with the mouse on the graph brings up the following

commands and keyboard shortcuts:

Command Name Shortcut Description

Zoom In “+” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the entire graph.

NOTE: Another way to zoom in is by clicking and

dragging your mouse to select the region of the graph

that you want to zoom in on.

Zoom Out “-” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the entire graph.

Zoom X In “6” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the X axis.

Zoom X Out “4” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the X axis.

Zoom Y In “8” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the Y axis.

Zoom Y Out “2” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the Y axis.

Save State CTRL + HOME Saves current or archived display settings for the

selected chromatogram.

NOTE: The Save State function is available only

when viewing a live or archived chromatogram.

Restore State HOME Restores the last saved display settings for the

selected chromatogram.

NOTE: Pressing HOME returns the user to the

saved state.

Toggle Full Screen F11 Toggles the display of the Chromatogram Viewer’s

tables and buttons and maximizes the chromatogram

window.

Cursor to Nearest

Point

F8 Snaps the cursor to the nearest point on the

chromatograph in both the X and Y directions.

Toggle Coarse/

Fine Cursor

F4 Toggles the cursor from coarse and less accurate to

fine and more accurate.

Toggle Lines/Dots

Displays

F9 Toggles the chromatographs from lines to dots, or

dots to lines.

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2.3 Editing the display properties of the chromatograph

MON 20/20 allows you to change the appearance of many of the

chromatogram’s elements, such as its x-axis and y-axis values, the color

of the chromatograph’s background, and the display status of its labels.

2.3.1 The Graph bar

Use the Graph bar buttons to change the display parameters of the

chromatogram.

Click Edit from the Graph bar. The Edit Scales window displays.

Toggle Mouse

Position Tip

CTRL + F4 The graph’s cursor follows the movement of the

mouse while a hovering tooltip displays the exact

coordinates of the current point.

Toggle Nearest

Position Tip

CTRL + F9 The graph’s cursor follows the movement of the

mouse cursor.

Print CTRL + P Prints the chromatogram.

Copy to clipboard CTRL + C Copies from the graph the raw detector data that was

used to plot the selected chromatogram. This data

can be pasted into another application such as

Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.

Paste from

clipboard

CTRL + V Plots a range of points copied from another

application such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft

Excel.

Command Name Shortcut Description

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Figure 2-13. The Edit Scales window

The following table lists the parameters that can be edited:

Command Description Default

Value

X Min Sets the minimum value, in seconds, for the X axis. 0

X Max Sets the maximum value, in seconds, for the X axis. The is

value is determined by the Timed Events table.

100

Y Min Sets the minimum value for the Y axis. -10

Y Max Sets the maximum value for the Y axis. 100

Print Speed Sets the number of inches per second for the x-axis while

printing a chromatogram, similar to an XY plotter.

0

X Intervals Sets the number of intervals to be displayed on the graph for

the X axis.

10

Y Intervals Sets the number of intervals to be displayed on the graph for

the Y axis.

11

Display Option Determines whether the chromatograph is displayed as a

solid line or as a dotted line. Lines is checked by default.

Lines

Show labels Toggles the display of the graph labels. Checked

Scroll newest X Determines whether the graph’s window moves to focus on

the most recent data point along the x axis. This feature

only applies to live chromatograms.

Unchecked

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Figure 2-14. A chromatogram

To see how your changes affect the graph, click Apply. To accept your

changes, click OK.

• Click Cursor to toggle the cursor size from coarse movement (less

accurate) to fine movement (more accurate).

• Click Print to print the chromatogram window.

Y axis

X axis

Y Min

Y Max

X max

X Min

X interval

Y interval

color-coded

traces

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2.3.2 Additional plot commands

In addition to the Graph bar,

there are a few other commands

available that allow you to

manipulate the look and feel of

the graph. To access the

additional plot commands

menu, right-click on the Chromatogram Viewer anywhere except on the

graph or the timed event and component data tables. The additional

commands are:

Command Description

Set Plot Area Color Changes the color of the graph’s background. This may be necessary

to make the chromatograms more visible. The default RGB color

values are 236, 233, and 216.

Auto Resize Series Scales down the X-axis and the Y-axis to fit the entire chromatogram

onto the window.

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Show Mini Plot Toggles the display of a smaller version of the chromatogram in a

separate, resizable window. This allows you to keep an overview of

the entire graph at all times, especially when zoomed in.

This window automatically displays whenever you zoom in on the

original chromatogram.

Rearrange Series Resizes and offsets two or more traces so that they can both be fully

displayed on the graph. To offset a trace means to raise its Y-axis

relative to the Y-axis of the previous trace so that one trace is not

drawn over the other but instead one trace is drawn above the other.

Trace Offset

Settings

Indicates the amount of offset between two or more traces. To offset a

trace means to raise its Y-axis relative to the Y-axis of the previous

trace so that one trace is not drawn over the other but instead one

trace is drawn above the other.

If two detectors are in use, each set of traces can be offset

independently--that is, the traces for one detector can be offset

relative to each other, but independent of the traces from the second

detector.

Command Description

mini-plot window

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2.4 Working with a chromatogram

Figure 2-15. The Chromatogram bar

The Chromatogram bar contains a row of buttons that allows you to

manipulate a single chromatogram. Below the row of buttons is the

chromatogram pull-down menu, which contains a list of all of the

currently displayed chromatograms/traces. Before you can work with a

chromatogram you must first select it from the pull-down menu.

2.4.1 Editing a chromatogram trace

You can use the Edit function to change the X and Y offset values for a

trace, as well as its color. These changes may be necessary to make the

trace more distinguishable from those that surround it, or to align a trace

with a different trace for comparison.

To edit a trace, do the following:

1. Select the trace that you want to edit from the Chromatogram pull-

down menu.

Figure 2-16. Chromatogram pull-down menu

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2. Click Edit. The Edit Chromatogram dialog appears.

Figure 2-17. The Edit Chromatogram dialog

3. To see how your changes affect the trace, click Apply. To accept your

changes, click OK.

Command Description

X Offset Enter a positive number to move the trace to the right, or a negative number to

move the trace to the left.

Y Offset Enter a positive number to move the trace up, or a negative number to move the

trace down.

# points Number of data points in the trace. This field is read-only.

Color Assigns a color to the trace.

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2.4.2 Viewing chromatogram results

To display a table of calculation results for a trace, do the following:

1. From the Chromatogram pull-down menu, select the appropriate

trace.

Figure 2-18. Chromatogram pull-down menu

2. Click Results. A window appears displaying the calculation results

for the selected trace.

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Figure 2-19. The results window

• Click Save to save these results in one of the following formats:

tab-delimited (.txt), comma-delimited (.csv), Microsoft Excel (.xls),

HTM (.htm), or XML (.xml).

• Click Clipboard to copy the data to the Windows clipboard, where

it can be pasted into another document.

• Click Print to print a tab-delimited version of the results.

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2.4.3 Saving a chromatogram trace

To save a trace to disk, do the following:

1. From the Chromatogram pull-down menu, select the trace that you

want to save.

Figure 2-20. Chromatogram pull-down menu

2. Click Save. The Save As window displays.

Figure 2-21. The Save As window

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3. For convenience the file is given an auto-generated file name that

includes the trace’s creation date and time; however, you can give the

file any name that you choose. Click Save and the specified trace will

be saved.

2.4.4 Removing a chromatogram trace from view

To remove a live trace from the chromatogram window, do one of the

following:

• If you want to remove all live traces, click the View current CGM check

box to uncheck it.

• If you want to remove a single live trace, click the appropriate detector

checkbox beside the View current CGM check box.

To remove a saved or an archived trace from the chromatogram window

and to close the associated .xcgm file, do the following:

1. From the Chromatogram pull-down menu, select the trace that you

want to remove.

Figure 2-22. Chromatogram pull-down menu

2. Click Remove.

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2.4.5 Forcing a calibration

The Forced Cal command uses an archived chromatogram’s raw data to

calibrate the GC. The calculation results are stored in the component

data table for the corresponding stream number.

A major benefit of a forced calibration is increased efficiency. Using a

previously validated calibration gas chromatogram removes the necessity

for the GC to perform a calibration and validation run before performing

an analysis.

To perform a forced calibration, do the following:

1. From the Chromatogram pull-down menu, select the trace that you

want to use to calibrate the GC.

Figure 2-23. Chromatogram pull-down menu

2. Click Forced Cal.

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2.4.6 Controlling the display of data in the Timed Events and Compo-

nents tables

MON 20/20 can display two levels of information in the Timed Events and

component data tables:

• All timed events and all components for all open chromatograms.

• Timed events and components for the currently selected

chromatogram.

By default, the two tables show only the timed events and components for

the currently selected chromatogram.

Figure 2-24. Timed events and component data tables showing data for a currently

selected trace

To view the data for a different chromatogram, select the trace from the

Chromatogram pull-down menu.

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Figure 2-25. Chromatogram pull-down menu

To view all timed events and all components for all open chromatograms,

click Cur/All.

Figure 2-26. Timed events and component data tables showing data for all currently

open traces

Note

The brackets ([ ]) on the Cur/All button indicate which mode is being displayed in the

tables.

To toggle back to viewing only the timed events and components for the

currently selected chromatogram, click Cur/All again.

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2.4.7 Saving a comparison file

A comparison file allows you to save your current view, including all open

chromatograms, for later review and reuse. To save a comparison file, do

the following:

1. Click Save Cmp. The Save As dialog appears.

2. Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the file.

3. For convenience the file is given an auto-generated file name that

includes the current date and time; however, you can give the file any

name that you choose.

4. Click Save.

2.4.8 Opening a comparison file

To open a comparison file, do the following:

1. Click PC File. The Open dialog displays.

2. Select XA CMP Files (*.xcmp) from the Files of type drop-down

menu.

3. Navigate to the folder that contains the comparison file that you want

to open and select the file.

4. Click Open.

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2.5 Miscellaneous commands

The series of check boxes to the right of the graph have the following

functions:

Figure 2-27. Miscellaneous options

•Keep last CGM - When viewing a live chromatogram, upon starting a

new run, MON 20/20 keeps the most recently completed

chromatogram on the graph for comparative purposes.

•Print at end of run - Prints the chromatogram to the PC's default

printer at the end of the run and is unchecked by default.

•Save at end of run - Saves the chromatogram to the Data folder at

the end of the run and is unchecked by default.

•Show bunched data - If this box is unchecked, then all of the raw

data points are plotted to the chromatogram window; if this box is

checked, which is the default option, then each point plotted on the

graph represents the average of a group of raw data values. The size

of the data group is determined by the peak width value listed in the

Timed Events table.

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2.5.1 Working with the Timed Events table

The Chromatogram Viewer

displays a compact version of the

Timed Events table, located on

the upper right side of the

window. The events displayed in

the table are sorted by time. See

“Managing timed events” on

page 4-17 for more information.

The Timed Event table displays the following data for each event:

Timed events from live or archived chromatograms can be edited from the

Chromatogram Viewer by right-clicking on the Timed Events table. The

changes will affect the next analysis run. The following commands are

also available by right-clicking on the table:

•Auto Scroll - When checked, if a live trace has been selected from the

Chromatogram pull-down menu, the Timed Event table will keep its

focus on the event closest in time by highlighting that event in dark

blue.

•Save Sheet - Allows you to save the table to the PC in one of the

following formats: TXT, CSV, XLS, HTM, or XML.

•Copy to Clipboard - Allows you to copy the table to the clipboard .

This data can be pasted into another application such as Microsoft

Word or Microsoft Excel.

•Print Sheet - Allows you to print the table to your default printer.

Name Description

Event Type The type of timed event. These events are mapped to the Time Events window

and include Valve, Integration and Gain events.

Vlv/Det Identifies which valve or detector is involved in the event.

Value Setting of the event; for example, a valve was turned ON, or the gain was set to

4.

Time (s) The number of seconds into the cycle that the event occurred or will occur.

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2.5.2 Editing Timed Events from the Time Events window

To launch the Timed Events dialog directly, right-click on the

Chromatogram Viewer’s Timed Events table and select Edit Timed

Events Table. The Timed Events dialog displays. See “Managing timed

events” on page 4-17 for more information.

2.5.3 Editing Timed Events from the Chromatogram Viewer

To edit timed events from the Chromatogram Viewer, do the following:

1. From the Chromatogram pull-down menu, select the chromatogram

whose timed events you want to edit.

2. Depending on the type of event that you want to edit, do the following:

-To edit valve events, right-click on the Timed Events table and

select Edit Timed Events (Valve Events). The Valve Events

table from the Timed Events dialog displays. See “Editing valve

events” on page 4-20 for more information.

-To edit integration events, right-click on the Timed Events table

and select Edit Timed Events (Integration Events). The

Integration Events table from the Timed Events dialog displays.

See “Editing integration events” on page 4-22 for more

information.

-To edit gain events, right-click on the Timed Events table and

select Edit Timed Events (Gain Events). The Spectrum Gain

Events table from the Timed Events dialog displays. See “Editing

spectrum gain events” on page 4-26 for more information.

3. To remove a selected event from the table, right-click on the event and

select Delete Row.

Note

This option is only available while in edit mode.

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4. To insert an event above the currently select event, right-click on the

table and select Insert before. To insert an event below the

currently select event, right-click on the table and select Insert after.

The new row will be added. The options available for configuring the

new event depends upon which edit mode you are in—Valve,

Integration, or Gain.

Note

These options are only avialable while in edit mode.

5. To save your changes, right-click on the table and select Save

Changes. The changes will affect the next analysis run. To return to

the Timed Events table without saving your changes, select Discard

Changes.

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2.5.4 Using the Chromatogram Viewer’s cursor to update a Timed

Event

Figure 2-28. Chromatograph cursor

The Chromatogram Viewer has its own cursor that can be displayed by

double-clicking within the boundaries of the graph. Once the cursor is

displayed, it can be dragged to any point on the graph.

As the cursor moves across the chromatogram, the Timed Event table

automatically scrolls to the event that corresponds to the cursor’s

coordinates.

The cursor can be useful if you want to change a timed event based on the

data displayed by the chromatogram.

cursor

cursor coordinates

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To update a timed event based on the location of the Chromatogram

Viewer’s cursor, do the following:

1. Select the live or archived trace that you want to use as the source for

changing the timed event.

2. Double-click on the graph to display the cursor. The cursor’s

coordinates display in the upper left corner of the graph. The x-

coordinate represents the analysis time in seconds. With this

information in mind, drag the cursor to the desired location.

Note

To toggle the cursor’s size between coarse movement (less accurate) and fine movement

(more accurate), click Cursor from the Graph bar.

3. Go to the Time Events table and right-click on the event.

4. Select Update Time from Cursor. The event’s time will be changed

to match the cursor’s time (x-coordinate).

5. To save your changes, right-click on the table and select Save

Changes. The changes will affect the next analysis run. To return to

the Timed Events table without saving your changes, select Discard

Changes.

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2.5.5 Working with the Component Data Table

The Chromatogram Viewer

displays a compact version of the

Component Data table beneath

the Timed Events table. See

“Managing Component Data

Tables” on page 4-5 for more

information.

The Component Data table

displays the following data for each component:

Retention times for components from live or archived chromatograms can

be edited from the Chromatogram Viewer by right-clicking on the

Component Data table. The changes will affect the next analysis run.

The following commands are also available by right-clicking on the table:

•Auto Scroll - When checked, if a live trace has been selected from the

Chromatogram pull-down menu, the Component Data table will keep

its focus on the component closest in time by highlighting that it in

dark blue.

•Save Sheet - Allows you to save the table to the PC in one of the

following formats: TXT, CSV, XLS, HTM, or XML.

•Copy to Clipboard - Allows you to copy the table to the clipboard .

This data can be pasted into another application such as Microsoft

Word or Microsoft Excel.

•Print Sheet - Allows you to print the table to your default printer.

Name Description

Componet The name of the component.

Det Identifies the detector associated with the component.

Time (s) The retention time for the component.

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2.5.6 Editing retention times from the Chromatogram Viewer

To edit the retention time for a component, do the following:

1. Right-click on the Component Data table and select Edit Retention

Times. The Ret column turns white, indicating that its cells are

editable.

2. Click on the Ret cell for the component that you want edit, and enter a

new retention time value, in seconds. The value must be less than the

Analysis time.

3. To save your changes, right-click on the table and select Save

Changes. The changes will affect the next analysis run. To return to

the Component Data table without saving your changes, select

Discard Changes.

2.5.7 Viewing raw data

Use the Raw Data button to display the Raw Data table for the selected

trace.

1. Use the Chromatogram pull-down menu to select a specific trace.

Figure 2-29. Chromatogram pull-down menu

Note

Even though you are selecting a trace, the data that is displayed will be fore the

chromatogram, which may include more than one trace.

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2. Click Raw Data. The Raw Data window displays and shows the raw

data for the selected chromatogram.

Figure 2-30. The Raw Data window

The following data displays for each peak from the trace:

Name Description

No. Numerical identifier for the peak, listed by the order of discovery.

Ret Time Time, in seconds, that the component eluted.

Peak Area The area under the peak.

Peak Height The maximum height of the peak.

Det The detector associated with the peak.

Method Method of peak detection. Options are:

• 1 (Baseline)

• 2 (Fused Peak)

• 3 (Last Fused Peak)

•4 (Tangent Skim)

• 100 (Inhibit)

• 300 (Forced Integration)

• 500 (Summation)

Integ. Start Time, in seconds, when integration started.

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2.6 Setting the gas chromatograph’s date and time

When MON 20/20 connects to a gas chromatograph, the Status Bar

displays the gas chromatograph’s date and time.

Note

The date and time displayed for the GC may be different from the user’s date and time,

depending on the physical location of the GC.

To set the gas chromatograph’s date and time, do the following:

1. Select View/Set Date Time... from the Chromatograph menu. The

View/Set Date Time window displays.

Integ. Stop Time, in seconds, when integration stopped.

Peak Width Half Height The width of the peak taken at half of the peak’s height.

Is Partial Peak If Y, then the Partial Peak value is used in the summation

calculation; if N, then the Partial Peak value is not used in the

summation calculation.

Name Description

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Figure 2-31. The View/Set Date Time window

2. Use the drop-down menus to set the date and time. To enable or

adjust daylight savings, see “Adjusting daylight savings” on page 2-42.

3. Click OK.

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2.6.1 Adjusting daylight savings

Daylight savings time is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks so

that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. Typically

clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are

adjusted backward in autumn. Since the use of daylight savings time is

not universal, you have the option of enabling or disabling it in MON 20/

20.

To configure MON 20/20 to use daylight savings time, do the following:

1. Select View/Set Date Time... from the Chromatograph menu. The

View/Set Date Time window displays.

Figure 2-32. The View/Set Date Time window

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Note

Make sure the GC is set to the current date and time before enabling the daylight

savings feature.

2. Click the Enable Daylight Savings checkbox. The Daylight Savings

section will be enabled, giving you the following two options for setting

the start and end times for daylight savings:

• Week format. You can specify on which week day, of what week,

and of what month DST to start and end.

• Month/Day format. You can specify the exact day of the month and

the month number for which you want daylight savings to start

and end.

Note

These formats can be used interchangeably; for example, the Week format can be used

to specify the start date, and the Month/Day format can be used to specify the end date.

Figure 2-33. The Daylight Savings options

3. Set the start date for daylight savings time.

4. Set the start time and the advance time.

Week format

Start time Advance time

Set back time

Month/day time

End time

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5. Set the end date for daylight savings time.

6. Set the end time and the setback time.

7. To implement your changes without closing the View/Set Date Time

window, click Save. To implement your changes and close the View/

Set Date Time window, click OK.

Note

Daylight savings time should be configured each time the feature is enabled; thereafter,

each year MON 20/20 will automatically compute the start and end times based on the

initial configuration.

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Section 3: Using the hardware functions

Many of a gas chromatograph’s hardware

components—such as its heaters, valves, and

discrete outputs—can be easily managed through

MON 20/20.

This chapter shows you how to view and

administer each of a gas chromatograph’s major

hardware components.

This chapter also shows you how to view an

inventory of all of a gas chromatograph’s installed

hardware components.

3.1 Controlling the temperature of the gas chromato-

graph’s heaters

By selecting Heaters... from the Hardware menu, you can set a heater’s

desired temperature or fix its power output.

Each heater can be set to one of the following modes:

•Auto - Allows you to set the desired tempature for the heater.

•Fixed On - Allows you to set the power output for the heater without

regard to temperature.

•Not Used - Removes the heater from service.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

Note

Typically, Heater 1 is the “high hat” heater, and Heater 2 is the column heater.

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3.1.1 Renaming a heater

To assign an identifying label to a heater, do the following:

1. Select Heaters... from the Hardware menu. The Heaters window

displays.

Figure 3-1. The Heaters window

2. Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

heater that you want to name.

Note

The heaters are labelled Heater 1 - Heater N by default, where N equals the total

number of heaters available to the GC.

3. Type in a descriptive name for the heater. This name must be unique;

two heaters cannot share the same label.

4. Click OK.

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3.1.2 Setting the heater’s type

To set a heater’s type, do the following:

1. Select Heaters... from the Hardware menu.

Figure 3-2. The Heaters window

2. Click on the appropriate Heater Type cell and select AC or DC from

the drop-down list.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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3.1.3 Monitoring the temperature of a heater

To check a heater’s temperature, select Heaters... from the Hardware

menu.

Figure 3-3. The Heaters window

The current temperature of each heater displays under the Temperature

column, and updates in real time. The percentage of the GC’s power

output that is being used by each heater displays under the Current PWM

column.

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3.1.4 Monitoring the operational status of a heater

To check a heater’s status, select Heaters... from the Hardware menu.

Figure 3-4. The Heaters window

The status of each heater displays under the Status column. There are

four possible status states, and their meanings are as follows:

OK The heater’s control card is installed and is working correctly.

Not Installed The heater’s control card is not installed.

Out of Control The heater is running and is in the process of reaching its temperature

set point.

Error The GC cannot communicate with the heater.

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3.1.5 Setting the desired temperature

To set the desired temperature for a heater, do the following:

1. Select Heaters... from the Hardware menu. The Heaters window

displays.

Figure 3-5. The Heaters window

2. For each heater that you want to set, select Auto from the appropriate

row under the Switch column.

3. For each heater that you want to set, double-click on the appropriate

row under the Setpoint column, and enter the desired temperature, in

degrees Celsius. You can enter a value between 20 and 500.

4. To exclude a heater from the Warm Start process, select its Ignore

Warm Start check box.

Note

A warm start occurs when the GC restarts after having been shut down during an auto

sequence analysis run. The GC will activate the heaters and wait until they reach their

setpoints and the temperature stabilizes; the GC will then resume the auto sequence

run.

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5. The appropriate rows under the PID Gain, PID Integral, and PID

Derivative columns can also be edited by double-clicking and entering

a new value. The value ranges for each column is as follows:

6. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the heaters’ status, click Save. The current temperature of

each heater displays in the Temperature column, and is updated in

real time.

7. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

3.1.6 Setting PWM Output

Note

Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) is a technique for providing intermediate amounts of

electrical power between fully on and fully off.

A heater needs voltage to operate. The amount of voltage that is

delivered to a heater can be controlled manually when the heater is set to

Fixed On mode. Setting a heater to Fixed On mode can be useful when

troubleshooting heater issues.

To set a heater’s PWM Output, do the following:

1. Select Heaters... from the Hardware menu. The Heaters window

displays.

PID Gain 0 - 500

PID Integral 0 - 500

PID Derivative 0 - 50000

Fixed On mode is not recommended for general GC operations. Switching a heater to

Fixed On mode removes its ability to maintain a constant temperature because the

power delivered to the heater will not fluctuate based on the temperature setpoint, but

will instead remain at the level set by the user.

CAUTION

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Figure 3-6. The Heaters window

2. For each heater that you want to set, select Fixed On from the

appropriate row under the Switch column.

3. For each heater that you want to set, double-click on the appropriate

row under the Fixed PWM Output column, and enter the desired

percentage of output. You can enter a decimal value between 0 and

100.

4. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the heaters’ status, click Save. The current temperature of

each heater displays in the Temperature column, and is updated in

real time.

5. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

It is not recommended that a value of 95 or higher be used for a prolonged time, as this

may damage the equipment.

CAUTION

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3.1.7 Removing a heater from service

To remove a heater from service, do the following:

1. Select Heaters... from the Hardware menu. The Heaters window

displays.

Figure 3-7. The Heaters window

2. For each heater that you want to set, select Not Used from the

appropriate row under the Switch column. The row turns turqoise,

indicating that it is no longer in service.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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3.2 Configuring the valves

MON 20/20 allows you to do the following from the Valves window:

• Assign identifying labels to each valve.

• Monitor valve operation.

• Control the operation modes for each valve.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

3.2.1 Renaming a valve

Give each valve a descriptive label to avoid confusing one valve for

another. To assign an identifying label, do the following:

1. Select Valves... from the Hardware menu. The Valves window

displays.

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Figure 3-8. The Valves window with Physical Name column

2. Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

valve that you want to name.

Note

The valves are labelled Valve 1 - Valve N by default, where N equals the total number

of valves available to the GC.

3. Type in a new descriptive name for the valve.

4. Click OK.

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3.2.2 Setting a valve’s operational mode

A valve has three operational modes: Auto, On, and Off.

• Setting the valve to Off means that the valve will turn off and remain

off until the operational mode is changed.

• Setting the valve to Auto means that the valve will turn on and off

according to the Timed Events table.

• Setting the valve to On means that the valve will turn on and remain

on until the operational mode is changed.

Note

The GC’s switch panel valve settings override MON 20/20’s valve settings.

To set a valve’s operational mode, do the following:

1. Select Valves... from the Hardware menu. The Valves window

displays.

Figure 3-9. The Valves window

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2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Switch

cloumn for the valve.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the valve’s progress, click Save. The current state of the valve

displays in the State column, and is updated in real time.

4. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

3.2.3 Monitoring the operational status of a valve

To check a valve’s status, select Valves... from the Hardware menu.

Figure 3-10. The Valves window

The status of each valve displays under the Status column. There are five

possible status readings, and their meanings are as follows:

OK The valve is installed and is working correctly.

Not Installed The valve is not installed.

Under/Over Current Error Unable to switch the solenoid on or off. There is a potential

problem with the solenoid.

Error The Heater/Solenoid board is installed but the GC cannot

communicate with it.

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3.2.4 Inverting the polarity of a valve

The Invert Polariy option reverses the effect of switching a valve on or

off. By default, the Invert Polarity option is set to FALSE, which means

that switching a valve to ON activates it, and switching the valve to OFF

deactivates it. Setting Invert Polarity to TRUE means that switching a

valve to ON deactivates it, and switching the valve to OFF activates it.

To set the polarity of a valve, do the following:

1. Select Valves... from the Hardware menu. The Valves window

displays.

Figure 3-11. The Valves window

2. If the Invert Polarity checkbox is selected, it is set to True; to set it to

False, uncheck the box by clicking it. If the Invert Polarity checkbox is

not selected, it is set to False; to set it to True, click the box.

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3.2.5 Setting the usage mode for a valve

A valve’s usage mode determines its general function, or role, during an

analysis run. A valve can be assigned one of the following usage modes:

•DO

•FID H2 Valve

• Common Alarm

• Stream

•Analyzer01

...

• Analyzer016

To set the usage mode for a valve, do the following:

1. Select Valves... from the Hardware menu. The Valves window

displays.

Figure 3-12. The Valves window

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2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Usage

cloumn for the valve.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the valve’s progress, click Save. The current state of the valve

displays in the State column, and is updated in real time.

4. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

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3.3 Controlling the detectors

Use the Detectors window to monitor the activity and status of the GC’s

detectors.

To view the Detectors window, select Detectors... from the Hardware

menu.

Figure 3-13. The Detectors window showing a TCD and an FID

Note

Before making any modifications to this window, halt the analysis. See “Halting an

analysis” on page 6-1 for more information.

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Note

Blue cells display read-only data; white cells display editable data.

The following data displays for each detector:

Name Description

Det # Numerical identifier for the detector to which the following data applies.

Detector Options, which depend on your GC’s configuration, are TCD, FPD, or FID.

FID Temp RTD Applies to FIDs only. Select the appropriate RTD from the drop-down list.

The RTD measures the temperature of the FID flame.

FID Ignition Applies to FIDs only. Select Manual if you want to control the ignition of

the FID; select Auto if you want the GC to control the ignition of the FID.

Ignition Attempts Applies to FIDs only. Indicates the number of times the GC will try to light

the flame. If an 'Auto' FID ignition sequence fails to light the flame after

the specified number of attempts, the GC will close the hydrogen valve,

switch the FID ignition parameter to Manual, and set an active alarm.

Wait Time Bet Tries Applies to FIDs only. Indicates the amount of time, in seconds, the GC will

wait between ignition attempts.

Igniter On Duration Applies to FIDs only. Indicates the length of time that the igniter will

remain on.

Flame On Sense Temp Applies to FIDs only. The flame ignites when the FID internal temperature

exceeds the value set in this field.

Flame Out Sense Temp Applies to FIDs only. The flame is extinguished when the FID internal

temperature falls below the value set in this field.

FPD Flame Status DI Applies to FPDs only. Allows you to select from a list of available digital

inputs. The digital input that is selected will receive the FPD’s flame status

value.

Preamp Val FID count. Read-only. See “Resetting the preamp value” on page 3-22 for

more information.

FID Flame Temp Temperature of the FID flame as read by the RTD. Read-only.

Flame Status Options are: Off, On, and Over Temperature. Read-only.

H2 Valve Cur State Options are: Open and Closed. Read-only.

Scaling Factor Preamp calibration factor.

Igniter Status Options are: Off and On. Read-only.

Electrometer Voltage Output at first stage of FID preamp. Read-only.

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3.3.1 Offsetting the baseline

In some situations that involve TCD detectors the baseline may be

displayed either too high on the graph, in which case the tops of the peaks

are cut off, or too low on the graph, so that the bases of the peaks are cut

off. If this occurs it is possible to offset the baseline either up or down so

that the entire peak can be displayed on the graph. This offset will be

applied to all traces—live, archived and saved—that are displayed

thereafter.

To offset the baseline, do the following:

1. Select Detectors... from the Hardware menu. The Detectors window

displays.

Pre Amplifier Voltage Output at second stage of FID preamp. Read-only.

Polarizing Voltage Igniter voltage. Read-only.

FID Gain Status Options are: Low and High.

Status Options are: Ok, Not Installed and Internal Error. Read-only.

Name Description

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Figure 3-14. The Detectors window

2. Select the appropriate detector. It may be necessary to return to the

Chromatogram Viewer to learn which detector is the source of the

trace that needs to be offset.

3. To lower the baseline, click Left(N). Each time this button is clicked,

N is incremented by -1. For example, is this is the first time the

button has been clicked, Left(0) will be increment to Left(-1) and the

baseline will be lowered one step. If Right(N) was clicked previously,

then that button will be incremented by -1 first, until it reached

Right(0); at the point, Left(N) will be incremented by -1.

Note

To reset the baseline to its default setting, click Right(N) and Left(N) until they read

Right(0) and Left(0).

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4. To raise the baseline, click Right(N). Each time this button is

clicked, N is incremented by 1. For example, is this is the first time

the button has been clicked, Right(0) will be increment to Right(1) and

the baseline will be raised one step. If Left(N) was clicked previously,

then that button will be incremented by 1 first, until it reaches Left(0);

at the point, Right(N) will be incremented by 1.

Note

To reset the baseline to its default setting, click Right(N) and Left(N) until they read

Right(0) and Left(0).

5. After the baseline has been raised or lowered to your satisfaction, click

OK.

3.3.2 Igniting the FID flame

If the FID Ignition field on the Detectors window is set to “Manual” and if

the Flame status field is set to “Off”, do the following to restart the flame:

1. Click Open H2 Valve. The H2 Valve Cur State field changes to

“Open”.

2. Click Ignite. The Flame Status field changes to “On” when the FID

internal temperature exceeds the value set in the Flame On Sense

Temp field.

Note

If the FID Ignition field is set to “Auto”, the GC will automatically restart the flame if it

goes out.

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3.3.3 Resetting the preamp value

To reset the Preamp Val field on the Detectors window to 0, click Auto-

Zero.

3.3.4 Balancing the preamp

In some situations that involve TCD detectors the baseline may be

displayed either too high on the graph, in which case the tops of the peaks

are cut off, or too low on the graph, so that the bases of the peaks are cut

off. If this occurs it is possible to offset the baseline either up or down so

that the entire peak can be displayed on the graph. This offset will be

applied to all traces—live, archived and saved—that are displayed

thereafter.

To offset the baseline, do the following:

1. Select Detectors... from the Hardware menu. The Detectors window

displays.

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Figure 3-15. The Detectors window

2. Select the appropriate detector. It may be necessary to return to the

Chromatogram Viewer to learn which detector is the source of the

trace that needs to be offset.

3. To lower the baseline, click Left(N). Each time this button is clicked,

N is incremented by -1. For example, is this is the first time the

button has been clicked, Left(0) will be increment to Left(-1) and the

baseline will be lowered one step. If Right(N) was clicked previously,

then that button will be incremented by -1 first, until it reached

Right(0); at the point, Left(N) will be incremented by -1.

Note

To reset the baseline to its original setting, click Right(N) and Left(N) until they read

Right(0) and Left(0).

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4. To raise the baseline, click Right(N). Each time this button is

clicked, N is incremented by 1. For example, is this is the first time

the button has been clicked, Right(0) will be increment to Right(1) and

the baseline will be raised one step. If Left(N) was clicked previously,

then that button will be incremented by 1 first, until it reaches Left(0);

at the point, Right(N) will be incremented by 1.

Note

To reset the baseline to its original setting, click Right(N) and Left(N) until they read

Right(0) and Left(0).

3.4 Managing your gas chromatograph’s discrete inputs

You can use MON 20/20 to assign labels to the GC’s discrete inputs and to

control the discrete inputs’ operational modes. The number of discrete

inputs available depends on the GC.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

3.4.1 Renaming a discrete input

Give each discrete input a descriptive label to avoid confusing one unit for

another. To assign an identifying label, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Inputs... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Inputs window displays.

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Figure 3-16. The Discrete Inputs window

2. Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

discrete input that you want to rename.

Note

The discrete inputs are labelled Discrete Input 1 - Discrete Input N by default,

where N equals the total number of discrete inputs available to the GC.

3. Type in a new descriptive name for the discrete input.

4. Click OK.

3.4.2 Setting a discrete input’s operational mode

A discrete input has three operational modes: Auto, On, and Off.

• Setting the discrete input to Off means that it will interpret all

incoming signals as OFF, despite the true nature of the signal.

• Setting the discrete input to Auto means that it will analyze the

incoming signal to determine whether it is ON or OFF.

• Setting the discrete input to On means that it will interpret all

incoming signals as ON, despite the true nature of the signal.

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Note

The GC’s switch panel settings override MON 20/20’s settings.

To set a discrete input’s operational mode, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Input... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Input window displays.

Figure 3-17. The Discrete Inputs window

2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Switch

cloumn for the discrete input.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the discrete input’s progress, click Save. The current state of

the discrete input displays in the State column, and is updated in real

time.

4. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

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3.4.3 Monitoring the operational status of a discrete input

To check a valve’s status, select Discrete Input... from the Hardware

menu.

Figure 3-18. The Discrete Inputs window

The status of each discrete input displays under the Status column.

There are three possible status readings, and their meanings are as

follows:

OK The discrete input is installed and is working correctly.

Not Installed The discrete input is not installed.

Error The Heater/Solenoid board is installed but the GC cannot

communicate with it.

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3.4.4 Inverting the polarity of a discrete input

The Invert Polariy option reverses the way a voltage signal is

interpreted by the discrete input. By default, the Invert Polarity option

is set to Normally Open, which means that a low voltage signal is

interpreted by the discrete input as ON, and a high voltage signal is

interpreted by the discrete input as OFF. Setting Invert Polarity to

Normally Closed means that a low voltage signal is interpreted by the

discrete input as OFF, and a high voltage signal is interpreted by the

discrete input as ON.

To set the polarity of a discrete input, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Input... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Inputs window displays.

Figure 3-19. The Discrete Inputs window

2. Select Normally Open or Normally Closed from the drop-down

menu under the Invert Polarity cloumn.

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3.5 Managing your gas chromatograph’s discrete outputs

You can use MON 20/20 to assign labels to the GC’s discrete outputs and

to control the discrete outputs’ operational modes. The number of discrete

outputs available depends on the GC.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

3.5.1 Renaming a discrete output

Give each discrete output a descriptive label to avoid confusing one unit

for another. To assign an identifying label, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Outputs... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Outputs window displays.

Figure 3-20. The Discrete Outputs window

2. Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

discrete output that you want to rename.

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Note

The discrete outputs are labeled Discrete Output 1 - Discrete Output N by default,

where N equals the total number of discrete outputs available to the GC.

3. Type in a new descriptive name for the discrete output.

4. Click OK.

3.5.2 Setting a discrete output’s operational mode

A discrete output has three operational modes: Auto, On, and Off.

• Setting the discrete output to Off means that the discrete output will

turn off and remain off until the operational mode is changed.

• Setting the discrete output to Auto means that the discrete output

will turn on and off according to the Timed Events table or the

Discrete Outputs table.

• Setting the discrete output to On means that the discrete output will

turn on and remain on until the operational mode is changed.

To set a discrete output’s operational mode, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Output... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Output window displays.

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Figure 3-21. The Discrete Outputs window

2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Switch

cloumn for the discrete output.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the discrete output’s progress, click Save. To save the

changes and close the window, click OK. The current state of the

discrete output displays in the State column, and is updated in real

time.

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3.5.3 Monitoring the operational status of a discrete output

To check a valve’s status, select Discrete Output... from the Hardware

menu.

Figure 3-22. The Discrete Outputs window

The status of each discrete output displays under the Status column.

There are three possible status readings, and their meanings are as

follows:

OK The discrete output is installed and is working correctly.

Not Installed The discrete output is not installed.

Error The Heater/Solenoid board is installed but the GC cannot

communicate with it.

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3.5.4 Setting the usage mode for a discrete output

A discrete output’s usage mode determines which signals are routed to it

via the Limited Alarm and Discrete Alarm functions. A discrete output

can be assigned one of the following usage modes:

•DO

•FID H2 Valve

• Common Alarm

• Stream

•Analyzer01

...

• Analyzer016

To set the usage mode for a discrete output, do the following:

1. Select Discrete Output... from the Hardware menu. The Discrete

Output window displays.

Figure 3-23. The Discrete Outputs window

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2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Usage

cloumn for the discrete output.

3. If you select DO for Usage, and Auto for Switch, then you must also

set the Start Time and Duration. Double-click on the appropriate row

under the Start Time column and enter the time that the digital

output should be turned on. Double-click on the appropriate row

under the Duration column and enter the amount of time, in seconds,

that the digital output should remain on. Double-click on the

appropriate row under the Interval column and enter the amount of

time, in hours, that should pass before the digital output turns on

again.

4. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the discrete output’s progress, click Save. To save the

changes and close the window, click OK. The current statr of the

discrete output displays in the State column, and is updated in real

time.

3.6 Managing your gas chromatograph’s analog inputs

With MON 20/20 you can control analog inputs in the following ways:

• Assign identifying labels.

• Assign scale ranges.

• Calibrate analog inputs for zero and full scale values.

Electrical current signals ranging from 4 to 20 mA (±10%) are accepted as

analog inputs.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

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3.6.1 Renaming an analog input

Give each analog input a descriptive label to avoid confusing one unit for

another. To assign an identifying label, do the following:

1. Select Analog Inputs... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Inputs window displays.

Figure 3-24. The Analog Inputs window

2. Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

analog input that you want to rename.

Note

The analog input devices are labelled Analog Input 1 and Analog Input N by default,

where N equals the total number of analog inputs available to the GC.

3. Type in a new descriptive name for the analog input.

4. Click OK.

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3.6.2 Setting a analog input’s operational mode

An analog input has two operational modes: Variable and Fixed.

• Setting the switch to Variable means that the analog input will be set

automatically, based on the signal it receives.

• Setting the switch to Fixed means that the analog input will be set to

the value that you enter in the appropriate row under the Fixed Value

column.

To set an analog input’s operational mode, do the following:

1. Select Analog Input... from the Hardware menu. The Analog Input

window displays.

Figure 3-25. The Analog Inputs window

2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Switch

cloumn for the analog input.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog input, click Save. To save the changes and close

the window, click OK. The current value of the analog input signal

displays in the Current Value column, and is updated in real time.

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3.6.3 Setting the scale values for an analog input device

To set the zero scale and full scale, which are used when converting the

analog input value, do the following:

1. Select Analog Input... from the Hardware menu. The Analog Input

window displays.

Figure 3-26. The Analog Inputs window

2. Double-click on appropriate row under the Zero Scale column and

enter a zero scale value.

3. Double-click on appropriate row under the Full Scale column and

enter a full scale value.

4. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog input, click Save. To save the changes and close

the window, click OK.

3.6.4 Setting the type of analog input signal

The GC’s analog inputs can receive two types of signal: volts and a 4-20

mA current, which is the industry standard. To set the type of signal

generated by the analog input device, do the following:

1. Select Analog Input... from the Hardware menu. The Analog Input

window displays.

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Figure 3-27. The Analog Inputs window

2. Select the signal type from the appropriate row under the mA/Volt

column.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog input’s progress, click Save. To save the changes

and close the window, click OK. The type of signal being generated

displays in the mA/Volts column, and is updated in real time.

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3.6.5 Monitoring the status of an analog input

To check an analog input’s status, select Analog Input... from the

Hardware menu.

Figure 3-28. The Analog Inputs window

The operational status of each analog input displays under the Status

column. There are three possible status readings, and their meanings are

as follows:

This window also displays other types of data, such as the following:

•mA/Volts - The type of analog input signal being received.

•mA - If mA displays in the mA/Volts column, then this column

displays the amount of current being received, in milliamperes.

•Volts - If Volts displays in the mA/Volts column, then this column

displays the amount of current being received, in volts.

•Cur Val - The current value of the analog input signal.

OK The analog input is installed and is working correctly.

Not Installed The analog input is not installed.

Error The analog input is installed but the GC cannot communicate

with it.

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3.6.6 Calibrating an analog input

To calibrate an analog input, do the following:

1. Select Analog Input... from the Hardware menu. The Analog Input

window displays.

Figure 3-29. The Analog Inputs window

2. Click on the analog input that you want to calibrate.

3. Set the analog input’s Zero Scale by entering its minimum anticipated

value.

4. Set the analog input’s Full Scale by entering your maximum

anticipated value.

5. Click AutoCal...(F4) or press F4. The Analog Input Calibration

Wizard runs.

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Figure 3-30. The Analog Input Calibration Wizard

6. Click Next. Step 2 of the Analog Input Calibration Wizard displays.

Figure 3-31. Step 2 of the Analog Input Calibration WIZARD

7. Click Next. Step 3 of the Analog Input Calibration Wizard displays.

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Figure 3-32. Step 3 of the Analog Input Calibration Wizard

8. Click Next. Step 4 of the Analog Input Calibration Wizard displays.

Figure 3-33. Step 4 of the Analog Input Calibration Wizard

9. Click Finish. The calibration is complete.

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3.7 Managing your gas chromatograph’s analog outputs

With MON 20/20 you can control them in the following ways:

• Assign identifying labels.

• Assign scale ranges.

• Calibrate analog outputs for zero and full scale values.

Note

This window contains a hidden column labelled Physical Name. For more information

about this column and how to display it, see “Viewing the Physical Name column” on

page 1-38.

3.7.1 Renaming an analog output

Give each analog output a descriptive label to avoid confusing one unit for

another. To assign an identifying label, do the following:

10.Select Analog Outputs... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Outputs window displays.

Figure 3-34. The Analog Outputs window

11.Double-click on the appropriate row under the Label column for the

analog output that you want to rename.

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Note

The analog output devices are labelled Analog Output 1 - Analog Output N by

default, where N equals the total number of analog outputs available to the GC.

12.Type in a new descriptive name for the analog output.

13.Click OK.

3.7.2 Setting a analog output’s operational mode

An analog output has two operational modes: Variable and Fixed.

• Setting the switch to Variable means that the analog output will be

proportional to the variable selected in from the Variables column.

• Setting the switch to Fixed means that the analog output will be set

to the value that is entered in the appropriate row under the Fixed

Value column.

To set an analog output’s operational mode, do the following:

1. Select Analog Output... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Output window displays.

Figure 3-35. The Analog Outputs window

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2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu under the Switch

cloumn for the analog output.

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog output, click Save. To save the changes and close

the window, click OK. The current value of the analog output displays

in the Cur Val column, and is updated in real time.

3.7.3 Setting the scale values for an analog output device

To set the zero scale and full scale, which are used when converting the

analog output value, do the following:

1. Select Analog Output... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Output window displays.

Figure 3-36. The Analog Outputs window

2. Click on appropriate row under the Zero Scale column and enter a

zero scale value.

3. Click on appropriate row under the Full Scale column and enter a full

scale value.

4. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog input’s progress, click Save. To save the changes

and close the window, click OK.

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3.7.4 Mapping a system variable to an analog output

To select the system variable on which to base the signal level of the

analog output, do the following:

1. Select Analog Output... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Output window displays.

Figure 3-37. The Analog Outputs window

2. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

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Figure 3-38. The Analog Outputs window with Variable drop-down menu

3. To save the changes and leave the window open so that you can

monitor the analog output’s progress, click Save. To save the changes

and close the window, click OK.

3.7.5 Monitoring the status of an analog output

To check an analog output device’s status, select Analog Output... from

the Hardware menu.

Figure 3-39. The Analog Outputs window

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The operational status of each analog output displays under the Status

column. There are three possible status readings, and their meanings are

as follows:

This window also displays other types of data, such as the following:

•mA - The amount of current being generated in milliamperes.

•Cur Val - The current scaled value of the analog output signal.

3.7.6 Calibrating an analog output

To automatically calibrate an analog output, do the following:

1. Select Analog Output... from the Hardware menu. The Analog

Outputs window displays.

Figure 3-40. The Analog Outputs window

2. Click on the analog output that you want to calibrate.

OK The analog output device is installed and is working

correctly.

Not Installed The analog output device is not installed.

Error The Heater/Solenoid board is installed but the GC cannot

communicate with it.

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3. Click AutoCal...(F4) or press F4. The Analog Output Calibration

Wizard runs.

Figure 3-41. The Analog Output Calibration Wizard

4. Select the check box for the unit of measure you want to use for the

calibration and then click Next. Step 2 of the Analog Output

Calibration Wizard displays.

Figure 3-42. Step 2 of the Analog Output Calibration Wizard

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5. Enter the Zero Scale Adjustment value and then click Next. If the

value entered is within tolerance, it is accepted and Step 3 of the

Analog Output Calibration Wizard displays. If the value is not within

tolerance, an error icon ( ) appears beside the field. Tolerance is set

to ±1mA of the analog output’s default zero adjustment setting, which

is 4mA. Enter a different value and try again.

Figure 3-43. Step 3 of the Analog Output Calibration Wizard

6. Enter the Full Scale Adjustment value and then click Next. If the

value entered is within tolerance, it is accepted and Step 4 of the

Analog Output Calibration Wizard displays. If the value is not within

tolerance, an error icon ( ) appears beside the field. Tolerance is set

to ±1mA of the analog output’s default full adjustment setting, which

is 20mA. Enter a different value and try again.

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Figure 3-44. Step 4 of the Analog Output Calibration Wizard

7. Click Finish. The calibration is complete.

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3.8 Reviewing the Hardware Inventory List

MON 20/20 can compile an inventory table of all hardware that is

installed on the GC. To view this table, select Installed Hardware...

from the Hardware menu.

Figure 3-45. The Installed Hardware window

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The type of hardware installed is listed under the Device Description

column. The other types of information available on this screen are the

following:

•IO Function - Describes the function of the device.

•Slot Number - Describes the location of the device on the GC. The

slot number refers to the card cage assembly, which is located in the

GC’s lower enclosure and which has eight slots:

-Slot 1

-Slot 2

-Slot 3

-Slot 4

-Base IO

-ROC Expansion 1

-ROC Expansion 2

-CPU.

•Revision - The revision number of the backplane.

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Section 4: Using the Application functions

Many of the variables that a gas chromatograph

uses during an analysis run—such as timed

events, stream sequence, and calculation

types—can be easily managed through MON

20/20.

This chapter explains how to do the following:

• View and edit general information about the

GC to which MON 20/20 is connected, such as

name, model, and default stream sequence.

• View and edit component data, validation

data, and timed event tables.

• View and change control, average, and user-

defined calculations.

• View and edit limit alarm data.

• View and change stream data.

• View and edit the stream sequence.

• View and edit communication and ethernet port data.

• View and map LOI status variables.

• View and map the Foundation Fieldbus Process Variables.

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4.1 Managing the system

Use this function to select the default GC stream sequence and to set or

edit system-wide variables such as the GC’s name, serial number, and

system description. See Table 5-1 for a list of the items that are available

on the System window, along with their related functions.

To view the System window, select System... from the Application

menu.

Figure 4-1. The System window

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Table 4-1. List of fields from System window

Field Name Description

Analyzer Name Defines the GC name that appears in the Status Bar on the main

window when MON 20/20 is connected to the GC. Can contain up to

12 characters.

GC Model The model number of the GC to which MON 20/20 is connected.

System Description A field to record miscellaneous reference information to further

identify the currently connected system. Can contain up to 28

characters.

Firmware Version Revision level of firmware of the GC to which MON 20/20 is

connected.

GC Serial No Serial number of the GC to which MON 20/20 is connected.

Company Name The name of the company that operates the GC.

GC Location The physical location of the GC to which MON 20/20 is connected.

Is Multi User Write Enabled? Determines whether all supervisor-level users that connect to the

GC have write access, or just the first supervisor-level user to

connect. Options are True and False.

Maintenance Mode Switches the GC to maintenance mode and triggers an alarm that

the GC is down for maintenance.

Sync GC with FFB time Sets the GC’s time to match the Foundation Fieldbus’ time.

Standard Component Table

Version for GPA

Indicates which version of the GPA’s standard component table is

being used.

Standard Component Table

Version for ISO

Indicates which version of the ISO’s standard component table is

being used.

Date Format Defines how the date will be displayed. The options are:

• MM$$DD$$YYYY

•MM$DD$YY

• DD$MM$YYYY

• DD$MM$YY

• YYYY$MM$DD

•YY$MM$DD

$ is the Date Field Separator.

Date Field Separator Defines the text symbol that will be used as the separator when

displaying the date. The options are:

•/

•-

•.

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After making changes, click Save to save the changes without closing the

window. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

Time Format Defines how the time will be displayed. The options are:

• HH:MM:SS

• HH:MM

Time Notation Defines the cycle of time to use when displaying the time. The

options are:

•12 Hr

•24 Hr

CGM FCAL Archive Sets the storage behavior for final calibration chromatograms. The

options are:

• Keep Last FCAL Per Day - Saves only the last final calibration

chromatogram of the day.

• Keep All FCAL Per Day - Saves all final calibration chromato-

grams.

CGM FVAL Archive Sets the storage behavior for final validation chromatograms. The

options are:

• Keep Last FVAL Per Day - Saves only the last final validation

chromatogram of the day.

• Keep All FVAL Per Day - Saves all final validation chromato-

grams.

Show Advanced System

Variables

Determines whether advanced system variables will be displayed

along with basic system variables. See “Basic and advanced system

variables” on page D-1 for more information.

Site Id Holds customer-defined site identification information.

GC Mode Allows you to select an operating mode for the GC. See “Operating

modes for MON 20/20” on page 1-38 for more information.

Default Stream Sequence Sets the default sequence to be used by the indicated detector

during auto-sequencing. To create a new stream sequence or to edit

an already-created sequence, click Stream Sequence....

See “Creating a stream sequence for a detector” on page 4-78 for

more information.

Table 4-1. List of fields from System window

Field Name Description

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4.2 Managing Component Data Tables

MON 20/20 allows you to view and edit the component data tables. The

number of available component data tables depends on the GC unit

configuration.

To assign a component data table to a stream, see “Assigning a valve to a

stream and setting the relationship between the stream’s open state to

the valve’s On/Off state” on page 4-76.

1. To view a component data table, select Component Data... from the

Application menu. The Component Data Tables window appears,

displaying a list of available component data tables.

Figure 4-2. The Component Data Tables window

Note

Other ways of accessing the component data tables are by pressing F6 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected component data

table displays.

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Figure 4-3. The selected component data table

Note

To see a different table, select it from the Choose table drown-down list.

Note

To sort the list of components by detector, and then by retention time, click Sort RT.

4.2.1 Editing a Component Data Table

Note

Table cells with a white background are editable; table cells with a turqoise background

are not editable.

To edit a cell, do the following:

1. Click on the cell. Depending on the cell type, you will either be

required to select a value from a drop-down list, or you will be able to

type in the value directly.

2. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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The following table lists all of the editable parameters that are available

on the component data table. The standard values for these parameters

were taken from the second editions of the Orifice Metering of Natural

Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids and the Compressibility

Factors of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases.

Parameter Description

Component This drop-down list contains the complete catalog of available components

for the selected stream.

Usr Std Indicates the source of the component:

•Usr - The component was edited or defined by the user.

•Std - The component was selected from the standard list of components

and no changes were made to its standard data.

Det # The component’s detector number.

Ret Time Time in seconds before the apex of the component's peak will appear. The

rentention time can be set from 0 to 3600 seconds.

CAUTION: Ensure that the component retention times do not exceed the

analysis time, as defined by the Timed Events table. MON 20/20 does not

automatically prevent the user from defining excessive component

retention times.

Resp Fact A component’s response factor is equal to the raw data of the component's

peak divided by the component's concentration.

The maximum value is 1.0E+38.

Calib Type MON 20/20 can perform four types of calibrations:

•Single-Level - Uses the standard calibration in which the response

factor is needed to determine the mole percentage during the calibra-

tion.

•Fixed - During the calibration, the response factor is not updated.

•Relative - Calibration in which a reference component is used to

compute the mole percentage.

•Multi-Level - Uses a polynomial equation to compute the mole percent-

age during the calibration. Values must be entered in the Mult-level

Calib 'a', Mult-level Calib 'b', Mult-level Calib 'c', and Mult-level Calib

'd' cells. See “Multi-level calibration” on page B-13 for more informa-

tion.

Calib Conc The amount, in mole percent, parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion

(ppb), of the component that is present in the calibration gas.

Unit Indicates the unit of measure used when calculating and displaying the

component’s calibration concentration. Options are Mole%, ppm and

ppb.

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Anly Meth Used to determine the component’s raw data value. Options are:

•Area - Raw data value is proportional to the area under the peak.

•Height - Raw data value is proportional to the height of the peak.

•Fixed - Raw data value is proportional to a value that is set by the

user.

•Analog Input - Data signal comes from an external analyzer.

RT Secs Dev The maximum acceptable deviation time, in seconds, of the new retention

time from the current retention time.

RT Upd Meth Determines when the retention time will be updated. Options are:

•Cal - Updates the retention time only during the final calibration run.

•Anly - Updates after each analysis.

Resp Fact % The maximum acceptable percent of deviation between the new response

factor and the current response factor.

Gross Dry BTU Gross energy content per cubic foot (ft3), assuming no water is present.

Net Dry BTU Net energy content per cubic foot, assuming no water is present.

Gross Dry BTU per lb Gross energy content per pound, assuming no water is present.

HV Sup MJ/m3Gross heating value in megajoules per cubic meter (MJ/m3).

HV Inf MJ/m3Net heating value in megajoules per cubic meter (MJ/m3).

HV Sup MJ/kg Gross heating value in megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg).

HV Inf MJ/kg Net heating value in megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg).

Sum Factor Pri Used to calculate the compressibility factor.

Sum Factor Sec Used to calculate the compressibility factor.

CV Superior Pri Gross caloric value per kilojoule (kJ).

CV Inferior Pri Net caloric value per kilojoule (kJ).

CV Superior Sec Gross caloric value per kilojoule (kJ).

CV Inferior Sec Net caloric value per kilojoule (kJ).

Gals/1000 SCF Liquid equivalent volume in gallons/1000ft3.

Reid Vapor The component's vapor pressure in pounds per square inch (psia) at

100.0°F

LBs/Gallon Liquid density for the component at base conditions.

Rel Dens Gas The relative density of the gas phase for the component at base conditions.

Rel Dens Liquid The relative density of the liquid phase for the component at base

conditions.

Molecular Weight The molecular weight of the component, which is used to calculate the

weight percent of each component in the sample.

Carbon Weight The molecular weight of the carbon atoms in the component.

Parameter Description

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AGA 8 Component The name of the component according to the American Gas Association,

which is used in the AGA 8 compressibility calculation.

Ref Comp The component not found in the calibration gas but in the sample gas for

indirect calibration. If 'none', normal (direct) calibration is used.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Relative.

Rel Resp Fact A fixed multiple of the response factor of the component found in the

sample gas for indirect calibration.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Relative.

Rel Dens Liquid 15C The relative density in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) of the liquid

phase for the component at 15°C.

Molar Mass The mass of one mole of the component.

Mult-level Calib 'a' Third-order polynomial coefficient for multi-level calibrations.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Multi-Level.

Mult-level Calib 'b' Second-order polynomial coefficient for multi-level calibrations.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Multi-Level.

Mult-level Calib 'c' First-order polynomial coefficient for multi-level calibrations.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Multi-Level.

Mult-level Calib 'd' Zero-order polynomial coefficient for multi-level calibrations.

Not editable unless the calibration type is set to Multi-Level.

Component Code An index number that corresponds to the standard component numbers

taken from the American Gas Association. Up to 20 components can be

defined per data table.

Parameter Description

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4.2.2 Adding a component to a Component Data Table

To add a component to a component data table, do the following:

1. Select Component Data... from the Application menu. The

Component Data Tables window appears, displaying a list of available

component data tables.

Figure 4-4. The Component Data Tables window

Note

Other ways of accessing the component data tables are by pressing F6 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected component data

table displays.

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Figure 4-5. The selected component data table

Note

To sort the list of components by detector, and then by retention time, click Sort RT.

3. If you want to add the component above the currently selected

component, click Insert before. If you want to add the component

below the currently selected component, select Insert after from the

Insert arrow.

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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4.2.3 Removing a component from a Component Data Table

To remove a component from a component data table, do the following:

1. Select Component Data... from the Application menu. The

Component Data Tables window appears, displaying a list of available

component data tables.

Figure 4-6. The Component Data Tables window

Note

Other ways of accessing the component data tables are by pressing F6 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected component data

table displays.

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Figure 4-7. The selected component data table

Note

To sort the list of components by detector, and then by retention time, click Sort RT.

3. Select the component that you want to remove.

4. Click Delete.

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.2.4 Viewing the standard values for a component

If a component’s values have been changed by the user, it is still possible

to view the standard values for that particular component. To view the

standard values for a component, do the following:

1. Select Component Data... from the Application menu. The

Component Data Tables window appears, displaying a list of available

component data tables.

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Figure 4-8. The Component Data Tables window

Note

Other ways of accessing the component data tables are by pressing F6 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected component data

table displays.

Figure 4-9. The selected component data table

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Note

To sort the list of components by detector, and then by retention time, click Sort RT.

3. Click Std Values (F3). The Standard Component Values window

displays.

Figure 4-10. The Standard Component Values window

4. Click Close.

4.2.5 Viewing raw data

To view the raw data for the displayed component data table, do the

following:

1. Click Raw Data (F4). The Select dialog displays, listing the streams

that are associated with the component data table.

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Figure 4-11. The Select dialog

2. Double-click the desired stream.

The Raw Data window appears, listing the peak raw data from the

last run of the stream represented by the component data table.

Figure 4-12. The Raw Data window

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The following data displays for each peak:

3. Click Close to return to the component data table.

4.3 Managing timed events

Use this function to view and/or edit the timed events tables assigned to

and used by particular gas streams. The number of available timed

events depends on the GC unit configuration. The standard GC

application contains four timed events tables.

Note

See “Editing Timed Events from the Time Events window” on page 2-33 for more

information.

Name Description

Peak No Numerical identifier for the peak, listed by the order of discovery.

Ret Time Time, in seconds, that the component eluted.

Peak Area The area under the peak.

Peak Height The maximum height of the peak.

Det # The detector associated with the peak.

Method Method of peak end detection. Options are:

• 1 (Baseline)

• 2 (Fused Peak)

• 3 (Last Fused Peak)

•4 (Tangent Skim)

• 100 (Inhibit)

• 300 (Forced Integration)

• 500 (Summation)

Integration Start Time, in seconds, when integration started.

Integration Stop Time, in seconds, when integration stopped.

Peak Width Half Height The width of the peak taken at half of the peak’s height.

Is Partial Peak If Y, then the Partial Peak value is used in the summation calculation; if N,

then the Partial Peak value is not used in the summation calculation.

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To assign a timed events table to a stream, see “Assigning a valve to a

stream and setting the relationship between the stream’s open state to

the valve’s On/Off state” on page 4-76.

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Figure 4-13. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

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Figure 4-14. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. To see a different timed events table, select it from the Choose table

drop-down list.

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4.3.1 Editing valve events

Valve-related events are grouped on the upper left side of the Timed

Events window. To edit valve-related events, do the following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Figure 4-15. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

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Figure 4-16. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. Click on the cell that you want to edit. Depending on the cell type, you

will either be required to select a value from a drop-down list, or you

will be able to type in the value directly.

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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The following table describes the valve-related parameters that are

available on the timed events window.

4.3.2 Editing integration events

Integration-related events are grouped on the upper right side of the

Timed Events window. To edit integration-related events, do the

following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Parameter Description

TEV Type The type of event. You have the following choices:

•Valve # - A valve.

•DO # - A discrete output.

•Strm Sw - Switches to the next stream in the sequence.

•FID Gain - Sets the FID to high or low gain.

•FID Auto Zero - Zeros the FID preamp after a gain change.

Valve/DO # Use the drop-down menu to select the specific valve or discrete output that should be

used for the event.

This column does not apply if Strm Sw, FID Gain or FID Auto Zero was selected from

the TEV Type column.

State Turns the valve or discrete output on or off, or sets the FID to high or low.

This column does not apply if Strm Sw or FID Auto Zero was selected from the TEV

Type column.

Time Indicates the time, in seconds, that the event should occur during the analysis. Enter a

value between 0.0 and 3600.0.

NOTE: Event times must be less than the analysis time.

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Figure 4-17. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

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Figure 4-18. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. Double-click on the cell that you want to edit. Depending on the cell

type, you will either be required to select a value from a drop-down

list, or you will be able to type in the value directly.

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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The following table describes the integration-related parameters that are

available on the timed events window.

Parameter Description

TEV Type The type of integration event. You have the following options:

• Inhibit: Set to Off to start a peak; set to On to end a peak.

• Integrate: Set to On and Off to set a region in which the area under the trace is

computed as a peak regardless of peak onset discovery. The resulting area is added to

the raw data as a peak with the retention time set to the Integration Off time.

• Summation: Set to On and Off to set a region in which the area of all peaks found will

be added together to create a single, larger, peak. The peaks that contribute to the

summation are marked as partial peaks in the raw data table, and the summation

total is added to the raw data as a new peak with the retention time set to the

Summation OFF time.

• Slope Sens: The peak starts when the slope of six consecutive points is greater than

the slope sensitivity value that is displayed in the Value column; the peak ends when

the slope of six consecutive points is less than the slope sensitivity value that is

displayed in the Value column.

• Peak Width: Each point displayed on the graph represents the average of N raw data

points, where N is the value displayed in the corresponding Value column.

• Single Base: Determines how the baseline is drawn under a peak.

•Off: The baseline is drawn from the point of peak onset to the point of

peak termination. This is not necessarily horizontal and if fact usually

has a slight slope. (Default)

•Bgn: Draws a horizontal baseline from the point of peak onset to a point

above or below the peak termination.

•End: Draws a horizontal baseline from a point above or below the peak

onset to the point of peak termination.

• Fused Ovrrd: Determines how the baseline is drawn when two or more peaks are

'fused' together.

•Off: A single baseline is drawn from the onset of the first peak of the

fused group to the termination of the last peak of the group. (Default)

•On: Causes a separate baseline to be drawn for each peak in the fused

group.

• Negative Peak: Determines whether peak detection will detect inverted peaks, which

are peaks that point downward from the baseline. At any given moment we can

detect positive or negative peaks but not both at once.

•Off: Detect positive peaks. (Default)

•On: Detective negative peaks.

• SW Auto Zero: Re-baselines the trace at the specified time for the specified detector.

Used after a FID gain change event or a spectrum gain change event.

Note: The Single Base and Fused Override events can act together to produce

multiple horizontal baselines, at different heights, for a fused peak group.

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4.3.3 Editing spectrum gain events

The spectrum gain feature graphically magnifies the size of a

chromatogram’s peaks. The data itself is not affected; only the

presentation of the data. This feature can be useful for viewing peaks

that are otherwise too small to examine.

Spectrum gain-related events are grouped on the lower left side of the

Timed Events window. To edit spectrum gain-related events, do the

following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Value The values available depend on the integration type selected from the TEV Type

column.

• Slope Sensitivity and Peak Width: Enter the number of points, between 1 and 99, to

be used.

• Single Baseline: Select Off, End, Bgn.

•SW Auto Zero: No options.

• All other integration types: Select On or Off.

Det # The ID number of the detector that will be affected by the event. Valid values are 1 and

2.

Time Indicates the time, in seconds, that the event should occur during the analysis. Enter a

value between 0.0 and 3600.0.

NOTE: Event times must be less than the analysis time.

Parameter Description

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Figure 4-19. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

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Figure 4-20. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. Click on the cell that you want to edit. Depending on the cell type, you

will either be required to select a value from a drop-down list, or you

will be able to type in the value directly.

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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The following table describes the spectrum gain-related parameters that

are available on the timed events window.

4.3.4 Setting the cycle and analysis time

To set the cycle and analysis time, do the following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Figure 4-21. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Parameter Description

Det # The ID number of the detector that will be affected by the event. Select 1 or 2.

Gain Enter a value between 0 and 64. This is the exponent value in the following

expression: 2gain value. For example, a value of 0 means no gain is applied; a

value of 5 means the gain is increased to 32 times it’s original value.

Time Indicates the time, in seconds, that the event should occur during the

analysis. Enter a value between 0.0 and 3600.0.

NOTE: Event times must be less than the analysis time.

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Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Evetns Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays. The Analysis Time section is located on the lower

right side of the Timed Events window.

Figure 4-22. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

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3. Click on the Analysis Time cell and enter a value, in seconds, between

0 and 3600.

4. Click on the Cycle Time cell and enter a value, in seconds, between 0

and 3620.

Note

The Cycle Time must be atleast 10 seconds greater than the Analysis Time.

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.3.5 Removing an event from the Timed Event Table

To remove an event from one of the Valve Events, Integrate Events, or

Spectrum Gain Events tables on the Timed Events window, do the

following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Figure 4-23. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

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Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

Figure 4-24. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. Select the event that you want to delete.

4. Click the appropriate Delete button.

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4.3.6 Adding an event to the Timed Event Table

To add an event to one of the Valve Events, Integrate Events, or

Spectrum Gain Events tables on the Timed Events window, do the

following:

1. Select Timed Events... from the Application menu. The Timed

Events Tables selector window appears, displaying a list of available

timed events tables.

Figure 4-25. The Timed Events Tables selector window

Note

Other ways of accessing the timed event tables are by pressing F5 or by clicking

from the Toolbar.

Note

If only one timed events table is available, it will display immediately, bypassing the

Timed Events Tables selector window.

2. Select the table that you want to view. The selected timed events

table displays.

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Figure 4-26. The Timed Events window

Note

To sort events by time, click the appropriate Sort button.

3. If you want to add the event above the currently selected event, click

the appropriate Insert before button. If you want to add the event

below the currently selected event, select Insert after from the

Insert arrow and then click the button.

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The new event will be added to the table.

4. Select a Type, Valve/DO#, and State for the event, if necessary, and

enter a new Time for the event also.

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.4 Managing Validation Data Tables

Use the validation data table to hold information about the composition of

the gas that is used in the validation run. During a validation run, the

GC performs a test analysis of a gas with a known component

composition to verify that the GC is working properly.

To add a component to the validation data table, do the following:

1. Select Validation Data from the Application menu. The Validation

Data window displays.

Figure 4-27. The Validation Data window

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2. If the appropriate table is not displayed, select it from the Choose

Table drop-down list.

3. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

4. Enter the component’s concentration percentage in the appropriate

cell under the Nominal Value column. To ensure accuracy, this value,

which is compared to the GC’s analysis results at the end of the

validation run, should be taken from the documentation provided with

the gas cylinder.

5. Enter a value in the appropriate Percent Deviation cell. If you enter

10 in this field, and the GC’s analysis result for the component differs

from the component’s Nominal Value by ±10% or more, then an alarm

is generated.

6. To copy a component variable to the next empty row, click C + Copy.

The component will be increment to the next available component—

for example, from Ammonia to Benzene. The Nominal Value and

Percent Deviation values will also be copied.

Note

You can select and copy more than one component at a time.

If there are no components available, instead of copying the

component, MON 20/20 will display the following message:

Figure 4-28. No components warning

7. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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4.5 Managing calculations

MON 20/20’s Calculations

submenu allows you to activate

and define how the output of

standard or user-defined

chromatograph analysis data is

used in various calculations.

You can configure the following types of calculations:

•Control - Allows you to designate, by streams, the standard

calculations that should be performed from the analysis data.

•Averages - Allows you to designate, by streams and components,

averages of standard calculations MON 20/20 should perform.

•User Defined - Allows you to create and edit customized calculations

using analysis data.

•Dewpoint - This optional feature allows you to calculate dewpoint

temperatures and to estimate the cricondentherm, which is the

temperature above which no liquid will form at any pressure.

4.5.1 Setting standard calculations by stream

To designate, by streams, the standard calculations—for example, mole

percent, liquid volume, gas density, Wobbe index, etc.—that should be

performed from the analysis data, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Control.... The Control

Calculations window appears.

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Figure 4-29. The Control Calculations window

2. Select a check box for a given stream to turn the calculation ON for

that stream; click to clear the check box for a given stream to turn the

calculation OFF for that stream.

You can use the arrow keys to move from one stream cell to another,

and you can press the space bar to toggle the calculation on or off.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

Note

To save the information on this screen to a tab-delimited text file, right-click on the table

and select Save Sheet from the right-click menu.

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Note

To copy the information on this screen to the clipboard so that it can be pasted into

another application such Microsoft Word or Excel, right-click on the table and select

Copy to clipboard from the right-click menu.

Note

To print the information on this screen, right-click on the table and select Print Sheet

from the right-click menu.

4.5.2 Editing average calculations

To designate, by streams and components, averages of standard

calculations the GC should perform, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Averages.... The Averages

Calculations window appears.

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Figure 4-30. The Averages Calculations window

2. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

3. Select the type of average to be calculated from the Average Type drop-

down list. You have the following options:

•Unused - An average will not be calculated for the variable.

•Hourly - Averages will start and stop every hour, beginning at the

time displayed in the Reset Time field from the Averages Reset

section.

•24 Hour - Averages will start and stop once a day at the time

displayed in the Reset Time field from the Averages Reset

section.

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•Weekly - Averages will start and stop once a week at the time

displayed in the Reset Time field and on the day entered in the

Weekday field, from the Averages Reset section.

•Monthly - Averages will start and stop once a month at the time

displayed in the Reset Time field and on the day of the month

entered in the Day field, from the Averages Reset section.

•Variable - Averages will start and stop every hour at the time

entered in the Hours column, instead of at the Reset Time.

•Everyrun - No average will be stored; instead, the current value

at the end of the run will be stored.

4. To set a custom start and stop time for a particular calculation, set the

Average Type for the calculation to Variable and enter the desired

time in the Hours cell.

Note

The custom Hours setting overrides the Reset Time setting.

5. Set the appropriate Restart Flag to one of the following options:

•NO - The current average will not be reset.

•CUR - The current average will be cleared and a new average

calculation will start.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

Note

To save the information on this screen to a tab-delimited text file, right-click on the table

and select Save Sheet from the right-click menu.

Note

To copy the information on this screen to the clipboard so that it can be pasted into

another application such Microsoft Word or Excel, right-click on the table and select

Copy to clipboard from the right-click menu.

Note

To print the information on this screen, right-click on the table and select Print Sheet

from the right-click menu.

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4.5.3 Viewing an archive of averages for a given variable

To view an archive of averages for a given variable, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Averages.... The Averages

Calculations window appears.

Figure 4-31. The Averages Calculations window

2. Click on the desired variable to view its history.

3. Click Archive. The archive data screen appears.

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Figure 4-32. The archive data window

Note

To copy the information in this table to the clipboard so that it can be pasted into

another application such as Microsoft Word or Excel, select the cells that you want to

copy and then press CTRL + C to copy the information to the clipboard.

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4.5.4 Copying stream settings

To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to the

next row, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Averages.... The Averages

Calculations window appears.

Figure 4-33. The Averages Calculations window

2. Select the row that you want to copy.

3. Click S + Copy. The stream will be copied to the next row and

incremented to the next available stream—for example, from Stream

2 to Stream 3.

Note

You can select and copy more than one stream at a time.

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If there are no streams available, instead of copying the stream, MON

20/20 will display the following message:

Figure 4-34. No streams available warning

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.5.5 Copying component settings

To copy the component settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Averages.... The Averages

Calculations window appears.

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Figure 4-35. The Averages Calculations window

2. Select the row that contains the component that you want to copy.

3. Click the arrow beside the S + Copy button to switch it to C + Copy.

4. Click C + Copy. The component will be copied to the next row and

incremented to the next available component—for example, from

Ammonia to Benzene.

Note

You can select and copy more than one component at a time.

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If there are no components available, instead of copying the

component, MON 20/20 will display the following message:

Figure 4-36. No components available warning

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.6 Creating Custom Calculations

To create or edit a customized calculation using GC analysis data, do the

following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → User Defined.... The User

Defined Calculations window appears, containing a list of all the user-

defined calculations that are available to the GC.

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Figure 4-37. The User Defined Calculations window

2. Click Insert before to add a row to the User Defined Calculations

table.

Note

To delete this--or any--row from the table, click Delete.

3. Double-click the Label cell and enter a name for the calculation you

are about to create. If you want to enter a short description for the

new calculation, double-click the Comment cell and enter it there.

4. Click Edit. The Edit User-defined Calculation window appears.

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Figure 4-38. The Edit User-defined Calculation window

In MON 20/20, building a calculation is similar to building a simple

program. You have constants and two types of variables available, as

well as two calculation-building commands. You can also add

comments that will be ignored by the application but that can help you

explain the logic and structure of the calculation you are designing.

A

B

C

D

E

F

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The following is a description of the design elements of the Edit User-

defined Calculation window:

•Element A - Called the Calculation Steps Viewer, this element

displays the line-by-line construction of the calculation as it is

being built. The following commands allow you to interact with

this area:

•Click Clear All to clear the content of the Calculation Steps

Viewer.

•Click Clear Line to clear the content of the selected line.

Note

If the selected line is an "If-Then" statement, then the entire condition is cleared. This

button is disabled when the cursor is on an "else" or "endif" condition.

•Click Delete Line to delete the selected line.

Note

If the selected line is the beginning of a conditional statement, then the entire "If-Then"

block will be deleted along with the expressions that constitute the "If-Then" construct.

If the selected line is part of the conditional "If-Then" construct—that is, the line only

has "Else" or "Endif" in it—then the entire "If-Then" construct will be deleted.

•Click Copy to copy the selected line to the clipboard. You cannot

copy keywords such as “else” or “endif.”

•Click Paste to paste the content of the clipboard into a selected

line. If the line already has a calculation in it, it is cleared before

the content of the clipboard is pasted into it.

•Element B - A drop-down menu with the following three

commands:

•Insert Comment - Adds a comment to the calculation. Each

comment is preceded by “//.”

•Insert Condition - Adds an “If-Then” statement to the

calculation.

•Insert Expression - Adds a mathematical expression to the

calculation.

•Element C - Also called the Expression Editor, this section is the

work area where the comment, condition or expression is built

before being added to the Calculation Steps Viewer. There are four

modes of the Expression Editor, depending upon what action is

being performed:

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Figure 4-39. Expression Editor - No Action

Figure 4-40. Expression Editor - Insert Comment

Figure 4-41. Expression Editor - Insert Condition

Figure 4-42. Expression Editor - Insert Expression

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The following commands allow you to interact with the Expression

Editor:

•Click Clear to clear the content of the entire line. The line itself

is not deleted.

•Click Delete Item to delete the currently active token. Each

mathematical function, numeric data, and mathematical

operation is treated as a token. The token to the right of the

current cursor location is treated as the currently active token.

•Click Evaluate Exp to check the validity of the expression. If

any errors are detected in the syntax, then an error will be

reported in the Output window.

Note

This button is only active when the line being edited is an expression.

•Click Done to evaluate the expression and copy it to the

Calculations Steps Viewer. If there are any errors in the

expression, they are reported in the Output window.

•Element D - This section contains calculator functions that can be

used to build a mathematical expression. This section can be

divided into two parts:

Figure 4-43. Calculator functions

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•Section 1 - This section contains the following keys:

•Section 2 - This section contains the traditional calculator keys

and can be used with your keyboard’s Numpad.

Note

Make sure to engage your keyboard’s Numlock before using the Numpad.

• Section E - This section contains drop-down menus and buttons

that allow you to create and select constants and variables that can

be added to your mathematical expressions.

x^y x to the power of y

SQRT Square Root

abs Absolute Value

sin Sine

cos Cosine

tan Tan

log10 Logarithm to the base 10

log2 Logarithm to the base 2

ln Logarithm to the base e

and Logical AND

or Logical OR

xor Logical XOR

(Open bracket

) Close bracket

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•Constants - Allows you to select constants from a drop-down

list.

•Temporary Variables - Allows you to select temporary, user-

created variables from a drop-down list.

•System Variables - Allows you to select system variables.

•Edit Temporary Variables - Allows you to create variables.

•Edit Constants - Allows you to create system-wide constants

that can be used in user-defined calculations.

• Section F - This section, called the Output Display, displays

status information.

5. Use the following procedures to build your calculation in the

Calculation Steps Viewer:

•“Inserting a Comment” on page 4-54

•“Inserting a Conditional Statement” on page 4-56

•“Inserting an Expression” on page 4-59

•“Creating a Constant” on page 4-61

•“Creating or Editing a Temporary Variable” on page 4-63

•“Inserting a System Variable” on page 4-64

•“Using User-defined Calculations” on page 4-65

6. To see the result of the calculation, click Calculate. The results

display in the Output window. To validate the calculation for errors,

click Evaluate. The results of the validation check display in the

Output window. To save the calculation and to close the Edit User-

defined Calculation window, click OK.

7. On the User Defined Calculations window, to save the changes

without closing the window, click Save. To save the changes and close

the window, click OK.

4.6.1 Inserting a Comment

To add a comment to the calculation, do the following:

1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Comment. A

new line will be added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor will switch to Edit Comment mode.

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Figure 4-44. Edit Comment mode

2. Enter the comment into the Edit Comment textbox and then click

Done. The comment will be added to the Calculation Steps

Viewer.

Figure 4-45. Calculation Steps Viewer

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4.6.2 Inserting a Conditional Statement

Figure 4-46. An example of a conditional statement

The Expression Editor in Edit Condition mode allows you to build the

first line of the conditional statement:

Figure 4-47. The Expression Editor in Edit Condition mode

Regular expression

Relational operator

Variables/Constants

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Expressions are built using the Expression Editor in Edit Expression

mode.

To add a conditional statement, do the following:

1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Condition. A

new line is added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor switches to Edit Condition mode.

2. Add an expression. You can use constants, temporary variables,

system variables, and the calculator functions to build the expression.

For information on inserting system variables, see page 4-64. For

information on creating variables, see page 4-63. For information on

creating constants, see page 4-61.

Figure 4-48. Edit Expression area

3. Select a relational operator from the drop-down list. You have the

following options:

4. To add a variable or constant to the expression, click the Variable/

Constant drop-down list and select the appropriate item.

<Less than

<= Less than or equal

>Greater than

>= Greater than or equal

== Equal

!= Not equal

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Figure 4-49. the Variable/Constant drop-down list

For information on creating variables, see page 4-63. For information

on creating constants, see page 4-61.

5. Click Done. MON 20/20 validates the statement and if there are no

errors, it adds it to the Calculation Steps Viewer.

Figure 4-50. Calculation Steps Viewer

To complete the conditional statement, use the Expression Editor in

Edit Expression mode to add the necessary mathematical expressions.

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4.6.3 Inserting an Expression

A mathematical expression has the following structure:

Variable = Regular expression

Figure 4-51. Edit Expression area

To add an expression to a conditional statement or calculation, do the

following:

1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Expression. A

new line is added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor switches to Edit Expression mode.

2. Select a variable from the Variable drop-down tree view. You can

select either a temporary variable or you can set the expression you

are building as the final result of your new user-defined calculation.

For instance, if the user-defined calculation you are building is called

‘User Calc 1,’ then you can select User Calc 1 from the Final Result

tree view. For information on creating variables, see “Creating or

Editing a Temporary Variable” on page 4-63.

regular expression

variable

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Figure 4-52. The Final Result tree view

3. Add a regular expression. You can use constants, temporary

variables, system variables, and the calculator functions to build the

expression. For information on inserting system variables, see page 4-

64. For information on creating variables, see page 4-63. For

information on creating constants, see page 4-61.

Figure 4-53. The Edit Expression area

4. Click Done. MON 20/20 validates the statement and if there are no

errors, it adds it to the Calculation Steps Viewer.

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Figure 4-54. The Calculation Steps Viewer

4.6.4 Creating a Constant

To create a constant that you can use in building a calculation, do the

following:

1. From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click Edit

Constants. The Edit Constants window displays, showing all the

constants that have been created so far for the GC.

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Figure 4-55. The Edit Constants window

2. To create a new constant, click Insert before. A new row will be

added to the USER_CALC_CONSTANTS table.

Note

To delete a constant, select it in the table and click Delete.

3. Double-click the Label cell and enter a name for the constant.

Note

To edit any cell, double-click it.

4. Double-click the Value cell and enter a value for the constant.

5. Use the Comment cell to store information that is relevant for the

constant.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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4.6.5 Creating or Editing a Temporary Variable

To create a temporary variable that you can use in building a calculation,

do the following:

1. From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click Edit

Temporary Variables. The Edit Temporary Variables window

displays, showing all the temporary variables that have been created

so far for the user-defined calculation.

Figure 4-56. The Edit Temporary Variables window

2. To create a new temporary variable, click Insert. A new row will be

added to the table.

Note

To delete a variable from this window, select it in the table and click Delete.

3. Double-click the Name cell and enter a name for the variable.

4. Use the Comment cell to store information that is relevant for the

variable.

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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4.6.6 Inserting a System Variable

To insert a system variable into the Expression Editor, do the following:

From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click on the System

Variables drop-down arrow.

For a demonstration of how to use the context-sensitive variable selector,

see “Using the context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

The selected system variable displays in the System Variables drop-down

box and in the Expression Editor.

Figure 4-57. The Expression Editor

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4.6.7 Using User-defined Calculations

You can use a previously-created user-defined calculation when building

new calculations by clicking on the System Variables drop-down arrow on

the Edit User-defined Calculation window.

Figure 4-58. System Variables drop-down menu

For a demonstration of how to use the context-sensitive variable selector,

see “Using the context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

The selected system variable displays in the System Variables drop-down

box and in the Expression Editor.

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Figure 4-59. The Expression Editor

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4.7 Setting the calculation method

MON 20/20 can be configured to perform GPA calculations, ISO

calculations, or both.

To set which type of calculation method MON 20/20 should use, do the

following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → Configuration.... The

Calculations Configuration window displays.

Figure 4-60. The Calculations Configuration window

2. Select the method from the Calculation Method drop-down list. The

options are:

•GPA

•ISO

•GPA & ISO

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3. Select a unit of measure from the Base Pressure Units drop-down list.

The options are:

•PSI

•Bar

•kPa

4. If you set the calculation method to GPA or GPA & ISO, you can also

set the following options:

• GPA Calculator Units (U.S. or S.I.)

• GPA Pressure Display (PSI, Bar or kPa)

5. If you set the calculation method to ISO or GPA & ISO, you can also

set the following options:

• ISO Pressure Display (Bar or kPa)

• Primary Temperatures

-0C/0C

-0C/15C

-0C/20C

-15C/0C

-15C/15C

-15C/20C

-20C/0C

-20C/15C

-20C/20C

-25C/0C

-25C/15C

-25C/20C

Note

Updating this field also updates the primary values—Sum Factor Pri, CV Superior Pri

and CV Inferior Pri—that display in the CDT.

• Secondary Temperatures (same options as Primary Temperatures)

Note

Updating this field also updates the secondary values—Sum Factor Sec, CV Superior

Sec and CV Inferior Sec—that display in the CDT.

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• Primary CV Units

-kilojoules per cubic meter (kJ/m3)

-kilocalories per cubic meter (kCal/m3)

-kilowatt hours per cubic meter (kWhrs/m3)

-megajoule per cubic meter (MJ/m3)

-megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg)

-megajoule per mole (MJ/mole)

• Secondary CV Units (same options as Primary CV Units)

6. Click Save to accept the changes without closing the window, or click

OK to accept the change and close the window.

4.8 Setting alarm limits

Use this function to set threshold limits for GC analysis data. When a

limit is exceeded, an alarm is activated and logged. See “Viewing the

alarm log” on page 5-4 for information on Alarm Logs.

To set an alarm limit for a variable, do the following:

1. Select Applications → Limit Alarms.... The Limit Alarms window

displays.

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Figure 4-61. The Limit Alarms window

2. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

3. To change the alarm type, click the appropriate cell under the Type

column. You have the following the options:

•Off - Turns off the alarm.

•All - Use high and low limits to activate alarms. Enter the lower

limit value in the appropriate cell under the Low Limit column.

Enter the upper limit value in the appropriate cell under the High

Limit column.

•High - If the status value of the variable rises above the value set

in the corresponding High Limit column, the high limit alarm is

activated.

•Low - If the status value of the variable falls below the value set in

the corresponding Low Limit column, the low limit alarm is

activated.

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4. If you want a discrete output to activate when the alarm triggers, click

on the appropriate cell under the DO # to Set column and select it

from the drop-down list.

5. To prevent or allow averaging when the alarm triggers, double-click

on the appropriate cell under the Inhibit Avg column, and select one of

the following options:

•True - Inhibits averaging when the alarm is active.

•False - Allows averaging when the alarm is active.

6. To customize the text of the alarm message, enter the new text in the

appropriate cell under the User Alarm Text column. When the alarm

triggers, this text will display under the Alarm Message column on the

Unack/Active Alarms window.

Note

If an alarm message is changed, all affected alarm entries, including those previously

recorded, will include that change.

7. To enable or disable the use of the customized alarm text, select True

or False from the appropriate cell under the Inhibit Alarm Text

column.

8. To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, click S + Copy. The stream will be copied and

incremented to the next available stream--for example, from Stream 2

to Stream 3.

If there are no streams available, instead of copying the stream, MON

20/20 will display the following message:

Figure 4-62. No streams available warning

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9. Click C + Copy. The component will be copied and incremented to the

next available component--for example, from Ammonia to Benzene.

If there are no more components available, instead of copying the

component, MON 20/20 will display the following message:

Figure 4-63. No components available warning

10.If you want the GC to halt after the current analysis when an alarm is

triggered, do the following:

(a.) Select the Halt on Alarm? checkbox.

(b.) Enter a value in the Delay column for the length of time, in

seconds, that the alarm condition should exist before the Halt

command is executed. You can enter a value between 0 and 1800.

11.To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.9 Managing system alarms

To edit system alarms, do the following:

1. Select System Alarms... from the Applications menu. The System

Limit Alarms window displays.

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Figure 4-64. The Limit Alarms window

2. If you want a discrete output to activate when the alarm triggers, click

on the appropriate cell under the DO # to Set column and select it

from the drop-down list.

3. To prevent or allow averaging when the alarm triggers, double-click

on the appropriate cell under the Inhibit Avg column, and select one of

the following options:

•True - Inhibits averaging when the alarm is active.

•False - Allows averaging when the alarm is active.

4. To enable the alarm check the checkbox under the Is Alarm Enabled?

column; to disable the alarm, uncheck the checkbox under the Is

Alarm Enabled? column; to disable the alarm.

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5. If you want the GC to halt after the current analysis when an alarm is

triggered, do the following:

(a.) Select the Halt on Alarm? checkbox.

(b.) Enter a value in the Delay column for the length of time, in

seconds, that the alarm condition should exist before the Halt

command is executed. You can enter a value between 0 and 1800.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.10 Managing streams

This function allows you to do the following:

• Assign component data tables, validation data tables, and timed

events tables to a particular stream.

• Designate a stream for analysis, validation, or calibration.

• Control automatic calibration or validation parameters, such as the

total number of runs, runs to be averaged, starting times, and time

between automatic calibrations and baseline runs.

• Define baseline pressure and temperature conditions that are

applicable to calculated GC analysis data, such as compressibility.

4.10.1 Designating how a stream will be used

To assign how a stream will be used, do the following:

1. Select Streams... from the Application menu. The Streams window

opens.

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Figure 4-65. The Streams window

2. For the appropriate stream, select one of the following options from

the Usage column:

•Unused - Not used

•Cal - Calibration

•Analy - Analysis

•Validate - Validation

3. If you select Cal or Validation, you can also edit the following

parameters:

•Auto - If checked, the calibration or validation will be automatic.

•Tot Runs - The number of runs, from 1 to 10, to make for each

calibration.

•Avg Runs - The number of most-recent calibration runs to

average; for instance, if five calibration runs are performed and

Avg Run is set to 3, then the last three runs of the five will be used

to average the calibration results.

•Start Time - The time the first automatic calibration should be

performed.

•Interval - The number of hours between automatic calibrations.

•Auto Calib - Enable or disable the automatic calibration run.

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•Auto Baseline - Enable or disable the automatic baseline run.

The GC performs an additional calibration run (before the

calibration runs to be averaged) without the calibration gas. This

run evaluates the peaks caused by the GC valve action alone; any

peak areas found are subtracted from the subsequent analyses.

Note

Disabling the Auto Baseline setting will delete existing CDT baseline data for the

associated stream.

4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.10.2 Assigning a valve to a stream and setting the relationship

between the stream’s open state to the valve’s On/Off state

To assign a valve to a stream, do the following:

1. Select Streams... from the Application menu. The Streams window

opens.

Figure 4-66. The Streams window

2. Go to the Stream Valve column for the corresponding stream and

select the appropriate valve from the drop-down list.

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Details about the valves in the drop-down list can be viewed from the

Valves window.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4. To have the stream open when the valve is ON, select the

corresponding Stream Valve On to Select checkbox; to have the stream

open when the valve is OFF, clear the corresponding Stream Valve On

to Select checkbox.

4.10.3 Assigning a data table to a particular stream

To assign a component data table, a validation data table, or a timed

events table to a stream, do the following:

1. Select Streams... from the Application menu. The Streams window

opens.

Figure 4-67. The Streams window

2. For the appropriate stream, if Usage is set to Cal or Analy, select a

component data table from the CDT column and a timed events table

from the TEV column.

3. For the appropriate stream, if Usage is set to Validate, select a

component data table from the CDT column, a timed events table from

the TEV column, and a validation data table from the VDT column.

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4. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.10.4 Changing the base pressure for a stream

To change the base pressure for a stream, do the following:

1. Select Streams... from the Application menu. The Streams window

opens.

Figure 4-68. The Streams window

2. For the appropriate stream, double-click on the corresponding cell

under the Base Pressure column and enter an new value.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.11 Creating a stream sequence for a detector

A stream sequence defines the order of stream analysis for a detector. To

create or edit a stream sequence, do the following:

1. Select Stream Sequence... from the Application menu. The Stream

Sequence window displays.

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Figure 4-69. The Stream Sequence window

2. Each stream sequence table can contain up to three sequences--a

primary, or default, sequence, and two auxiliary sequences. The table

for detector that is designated as “1” displays by default. To display a

different table, select it from the Choose table: drop-down list.

3. To create a new stream sequence, click Insert before.

Note

There can only be three sequences per detector. If a detector already has three

sequences and you want to create a new one, you must edit or delete one of the existing

sequences. Click Delete to delete a sequence.

4. Double-click the appropriate cell under the Strm Seq Name column to

give your new sequence a name, or to edit the name of an existing

sequence. Type in the new name.

5. To define the order of analysis, double-click the appropriate cell under

the Seq of Strms column and the numbers for the streams, seperated

by commas, that should be analyzed.

6. To define which discrete input should activate the sequence, select it

from the drop-down list of the appropriate cell under the Seq Activate

DI column.

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Note

No two sequences can be activated by the same discrete input.

7. Select the type of analysis the detector should perform when following

the sequence. There are two options:

•Analysis - The detector performs a real analysis of the streams.

•Validation - The detector performs a test analysis to verify that it

is working properly.

8. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

4.12 Communications

Use this function to configure and manipulate the communication

settings the GC uses to connect with a Data Collection System (DCS).

To add a new communications port setting to the Communication

window, click Insert before. A new row will be added to the

Communication table.

The following table lists the parameters that can be edited for the

communications port setting:

Name Description

Label The name of the group of settings.

ModBus Id Identification number of the ModBus device.

Baud Rate The baud rate setting. Options are: 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600.

For high performing PCs, set the baud rate to 38400. If you experience a

communications failure at this rate, set the baud rate to 9600. Baud rate settings

less than 9600 may result in real-time delivery that is unacceptably slow.

Data Bits The number of data bits. Options are 7 and 8 (default).

Stop Bit The number of stop bits. Options are 1 (default) and 2.

Parity The parity check method. Options are None (default), Even and Odd.

HW Flow Cntrl Allows you to enable or disable hardware handshaking signals (RTS/CTS).

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To delete a communications port setting from the Communication

window, click Delete. A selected row will be deleted from the

Communication table.

4.12.1 Creating or editing registers

You can map GC data to Modbus registers and generate MAP files, which

can then be associated with communications ports.

For a list of variable assignments made to all registers, consult the

Communication section of the PC Config Report.

RTS Off Dly The delay in milliseconds between RTS termination and the end of data

transmission.

Range: 0 to 1000

RTS ON Sly The delay in milliseconds between RTS activation and the start of data transmission

Range: 0 to 1000

Port Resp Dly The delay in milliseconds the communication port will wait before sending a

response back to device.

Range: 0 to 100

Port Avail Allows you to enable or disable the communication port.

Timeout The time interval in seconds within which the GC is required to read the response

from device.

Unit System Sets the type of measurement system to use. Options are U.S. Customary or

Metric.

MAP File Points to the file that contains the registers that should be used.

Port Allows you to set the type of protocol to be used for the port: RS232, RS422 or

RS485.

If the port is set to RS422 or RS485, additional configuration steps are required; see

your GC manual for more information

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To map GC data to Modbus registers, do the following:

1. Select Communication... from the Application menu. The

Communication window appears.

Figure 4-70. The Communication window

2. Click Registers. The Modbus Map Editor window appears.

Figure 4-71. The Modbus Map Editor window

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3. To view or edit registers that are contained in an existing MAP file,

click on the Select MAP File drop-down list and select the appropriate

file. The registers will load into the table.

Figure 4-72. The Modbus Map Editor window

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4. To edit a cell, double-click it. You can edit the following parameters:

5. To copy the component settings from a highlighted row and apply

them to the next row, click C + Copy. This feature also increments

the Component value to the next available component (e.g.,

incrementing from Ammonia to Benzene), per the GC application. An

error message displays when the last available component is reached.

6. To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, click S + Copy. This feature also increments the Stream

value to the next available stream (e.g., incrementing from Stream 2

to Stream 3), per the GC application. An error message displays when

the last available stream is reached.

7. To delete a row, click Delete.

8. To insert a row, click Insert.

Name Description

Register Number Displays the number for the Modbus register that will be polled by a connected

data acquisition system.

Data Type Describes the type of data that is stored in the register.

SIM_2251 and User_Modbus options are:

• BOOLEAN

•INT

•LONG

•FLOAT

• Bitmap(INT)

• Bitmap(LONG)

• SCALED_FP1

...

• SCALED_FP32

If one of the scaled floating point options is chosen, the Zero Scale and Full

Scale values for that option will display in the appropriate column cells.

The default User_Modbus data type is FLOAT, which means the value is not

converted to an integer and is stored in two adjacent registers. Data types

other than FLOAT require only one register per variable.

Variable(s) Displays the variable(s) whose value is to be stored in the register. To change

the variable, see “Assigning a variable to a register” on page 4-92.

Access Determines whether the register will be read-only (RD_ONLY) or read/write

(RD_WR).

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9. To check for conflicting register assignments, click Check. MON 20/

20 will check the table and if it encounters a conflict it will display the

following message:

Figure 4-73. Conflicting registers warning

Review the table to locate the conflicting registers and change one.

10.To save the MAP file, do the following:

(a.) Click Export. MON 20/20 validates the table for errors--for

instance, ensuring that no two registers share a register number.

If any errors are found MON 20/20 displays the appropriate error

message. When no errors are found, the Save As window displays.

Figure 4-74. The Save As window

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(b.) Enter a new name for the file or select the file that you want to

overwrite.

(c.) Click Save.

4.12.2 Creating a new map file

To create a new MAP file, do the following:

1. Select Communication... from the Application menu. The

Communication window appears.

Figure 4-75. The Communication window

2. Click Registers. The Modbus Map Editor window appears.

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Figure 4-76. The Modbus Map Editor window

3. Click New. A new row will be added to the table and the column

headings will be empty.

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Figure 4-77. The Modbus Map Editor window

4. From the Register Type drop-down list, select the type of PLC

emulation protocol you want to use. You have two options:

User_Modbus, which is a PLC emulation Modbus protocol that can

use scaling to convert floating point numbers to integers, and

SIM_2251, which emulates the Daniel 2500 communication protocol

and is a simulation of the 2251 GC controller.

The table’s column headers change based on which protocol is

selected.

5. If you want to base the new MAP file on an existing MAP file, do the

following:

(a.) Click Import. The Open window displays.

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Figure 4-78. The Open window

(b.) Select the file that you want to import and click Open. The

registers from the selected file will load into the table.

Figure 4-79. The Modbus Map Editor

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6. To edit a cell, double-click it. You can edit the following parameters:

7. To copy the component settings from a highlighted row and apply

them to the next row, click C + Copy. This feature also increments

the Component value to the next available component (e.g.,

incrementing from Ammonia to Benzene), per the GC application. An

error message displays when the last available component is reached.

8. To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, click S + Copy. This feature also increments the Stream

value to the next available stream (e.g., incrementing from Stream 2

to Stream 3), per the GC application. An error message displays when

the last available stream is reached.

9. To delete a row, click Delete.

10.To insert a row, click Insert.

Name Description

Register Number Displays the number for the Modbus register that will be polled by a connected

data acquisition system.

Data Type Describes the type of data that is stored in the register.

SIM_2251 registers use only one data type: FLOAT.

User_Modbus options are:

• BOOLEAN

•INT

•LONG

• FLOAT

•Bitmap(INT)

• Bitmap(LONG)

• SCALED_FP1

...

• SCALED_FP32

If one of the scaled floating point options is chosen, the Zero Scale and Full Scale

values for that option will display in the appropriate column cells.

The default User_Modbus data type is FLOAT, which means the value is not

converted to an integer and is stored in two adjacent registers. Data types other

than FLOAT require only one register per variable.

Variable(s) Displays the variable(s) whose value is to be stored in the register. To change the

variable, see “Assigning a variable to a register” on page 92.

Access Determines whether the register will be read-only (RD_ONLY) or read/write

(RD_WR).

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11.To check for conflicting register assignments, click Check. MON 20/

20 will check the table and if it encounters a conflict it will display the

following message:

Figure 4-80. Conflicting registers warning

Review the table to locate the conflicting registers and change one.

12.To save the MAP file, do the following:

(a.) Click Export. MON 20/20 validates the table for errors--for

instance, ensuring that no two registers share a register number.

If any errors are found MON 20/20 displays the appropriate error

message. When no errors are found, the Save As window displays.

Figure 4-81. The Save As window

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(b.) Enter a new name for the file or select the file that you want to

overwirte.

(c.) Click Save.

4.12.3 Assigning a variable to a register

To assign a variable to a register, from the Modbus Map Editor window,

double-click the appropriate Variable(s) cell and select a new variable.

For a demonstration of how to use the context-sensitive variable selector,

see “Using the context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

4.12.4 Viewing or editing scales

Scales allow you to use one register to store floating point variables

instead of the customary two registers. By using a scale, floating point

data can then be converted to integer values.

MON 20/20 supports 32 different scales that are labelled SCALED_FP1

through SCALED_FP32. The Data Type column on the Modbus Map

Editor window displays the type of scale, if any, that is being used for a

particular register. If a scale is being used, the Zero Scale and Full Scale

columns will display the lower and upper values for the chosen scale.

To view the list of scales, select Application → Communication... →

Registers and click Edit Scales from the Modbus Map Editor window.

The Edit Scales window displays all of the scales, along with each scales

lower and upper values.

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Figure 4-82. The Edit Scales window

Use the following formula to calculate the variable’s integer value:

where:

RF = Full Scale, range

RZ = Zero Scale, range

SF = Full Scale, scale

SZ = Zero Scale, scale

Dfp = Floating Point value

integer RFRZ

–

SFSZ

–

-------------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

=Dfp SZ

–()RZ

+

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For example:

RF = 65535

RZ = 0

SF = 100 (from SCALED_FP1)

SZ = 0 (from SCALED_FP1)

Dfp = 97.13 (scaled percent for methane)

To edit or create your own scale, do the following:

1. Select Application → Communication... → Registers and click

Edit Scales from the Modbus Map Editor window.

Figure 4-83. The Edit Scales window

2. Double-click on the appropriate cell and enter a new value.

3. To save the changes and close the window, click OK.

63654 65535 0–

100 0–

------------------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

= 97.13 0–()0+

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4.13 Configuring the gas chromatograph’s Ethernet port

The 700XA has two ethernet ports that can be used to connect the GC

with MON 20/20.

To configure one or both ethernet ports, select Ethernet Ports... from

the Application menu. The Ethernet Ports window displays.

Figure 4-84. The Ethernet Ports window

The following table describes the ethernet ports’ parameters:

Eth0 IP Address IP address to use to connect to the GC at port Eth0.

Eth0 Mask Subnet mask for the IP address at port Eth0.

Eth1 IP Address IP address to use to connect to the GC at port Eth1.

Eth1 Mask Subnet mask for the IP address at port Eth1.

Gateway Default gateway address for the network.

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4.14 Working with local operator interface variables

Use this window to select and configure up to 25 GC parameters that you

would like to monitor using the LOI’s Display mode. Refer to the 700XA

Gas Chromatograph System Reference Manual (P/N# 3-9000-744) for

more information about the LOI.

To set an LOI parameter, do the following:

1. Select LOI Status Variables... from the Application menu. The

LOI Status Variables window appears.

Figure 4-85. The LOI Status Variables window

2. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

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Note

If Include Mole Percents for current stream is checked, the maximum number of

variables you can select is five; if Include Mole Percents for current stream is not

checked, you can choose up to 25 variables.

3. To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, click S + Copy. This feature also increments the Stream

value to the next available stream—for instance, incrementing from

Stream 2 to Stream 8, per the GC application.

4. To copy the component settings from a highlighted row and apply

them to the next row, click C + Copy. This feature also increments the

Component value to the next available component—incrementing

from Ammonia to Benzene, per the GC application.

5. Enter a value in the Precision column to indicate the number of

decimal places to display for this particular variable. For component

concentrations, the range of possible Precision values is between 2 and

6. For all other variables, the range of possible values is between 0

and 6.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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4.15 Mapping Foundation Fieldbus variables

To map a GC variable to a Foundation Fieldbus process variable (PV), do

the following:

1. Select FFB PV Mappings... from the Application menu. The FFB

PV Mappings window displays.

Figure 4-86. The FFB PV Mappings window

2. Select a new variable by clicking on the appropriate drop-down list

under the Variable column. For a demonstration of how to use the

context-sensitive variable selector, see “Using the context-sensitive

variable selector” on page 1-42.

Note

The PV Value column displays the current value of the GC variable indicated in the

Variable column.

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Note

The PV Status column indicates the state of the data displayed in the PV Value column.

If the data was generated under predictable conditions, then the status for all mapped

process variables will be Good; if the data was generated under unpredictable

conditions—that is, if any alerts were triggered during the analysis cycle—then the

status for all mapped process variables will be Bad, because the GC cannot guarantee

the results of the analysis.

3. To copy the stream settings from a highlighted row and apply them to

the next row, click S + Copy. This feature also increments the Stream

value to the next available stream—for instance, incrementing from

Stream 2 to Stream 8, per the GC application.

4. To copy the component settings from a highlighted row and apply

them to the next row, click C + Copy. This feature also increments the

Component value to the next available component—incrementing

from Ammonia to Benzene, per the GC application.

5. If necessary, enter a date or time format into the Date/Time Format

column.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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Section 5: Logs and reports

The options in the Logs/Reports menu

allow you to do the following:

•Keep a maintenance record.

•Keep a parameter record.

• View alarm, system and event logs.

•View and print trend data.

•View the GC Config report.

•View relevants drawings and diagrams.

•View archived analysis, calibration and

averages reports.

•Configure how and when certain

reports are printed.

5.1 Viewing and clearing alarms

Use this menu to view and/or clear

unacknowledged and active alarms, as well as

to view the Alarm Log.

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5.1.1 Viewing unacknowledged and active alarms

To view unacknowledged and active alarms, select Logs/Reports →

Alarms → Unack/Active Alarms.... The Unack/Active Alarms window

displays.

Figure 5-1. The Unack/Active Alarms window

Note

Double-clicking on the GC Status Bar from the main window also displays the Unack/

Active Alarms window.

There are three display options for viewing alarms on this window:

• To view both unacknowledged alarms and active alarms, check All

Alarms.

• To view unacknowledged alarms only, check Unacknowledged

Alarms.

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• To view active alarms only, check Active Alarms. This is the default

display option.

The Unack/Active Alarms window supplies the following data for each

alarm:

Note

Discrete alarms do not display Type, Limit, or Value data.

5.1.2 Acknowledging and clearing alarms

There are three ways to acknowledge and clear alarms:

• To acknowledge and clear alarms without viewing them, select Logs/

Reports → Alarms → Clear/Ack All Active Alarms.

• Another method to acknowledge and clear alarms without viewing

them is to click from the Toolbar.

• To view the alarms before acknowledging and clearing them, select

Logs/Reports → Alarms → Unack/Active Alarms.... The Unack/

Active Alarms window provides several options:

• To acknowledge an alarm, select it and then click Ack Selected

(F2).

Name Description

Status Indicates whether the alarm has been acknowledged or not.

State Indicates whether the alarm is ACTIVE or INACTIVE.

Date Indicates the date and time at the GC when the alarm condition began.

Alarm Message Describes the alarm condition.

Type Indicates whether a high limit or low limit alarm was trigger:

•HI means a high limit alarm was triggered.

•LO means a high limit alarm was triggered.

Limit Indicates the value that was set as the trigger for the alarm.

Value Indicates the current status value being output by the device.

Name Indicates the name of the variable that triggered the alarm.

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Note

An alarm triggered by a user-defined value will continue to display as an active alarm

until that value is no longer in the alarm state.

• To acknowledge all the alarms displayed on the window, click Ack

All (F3).

• To acknowledge all the alarms displayed on the window and then

remove them from the table, click Clear/Ack All (F4).

Note

If an alarm is cleared before the condition has been resolved, MON 20/20 redisplays the

alarm entry as an active alarm.

5.1.3 Viewing the alarm log

The Alarm Log records every alarm triggered from the GC. The Alarm

Log window gives you the option of viewing the total list of alarms, or a

date-filtered list.

To view the Alarm Log, select Logs/Reports → Alarms → Alarm Log....

The Alarm Log window displays.

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Figure 5-2. The Alarm Log window

The Alarm Log window supplies the following data for each alarm:

Name Description

Date Indicates the date and time at the GC when the alarm condition began.

Alarm Message Describes the alarm condition.

Status Indicates whether the alarm is SET (active) or CLR (inactive).

Type Indicates whether a high limit or low limit alarm was trigger:

•High means a high limit alarm was triggered.

•Low means a high limit alarm was triggered.

Limit Indicates the value that was set as the trigger for the alarm.

Value Indicates the current status value being output by the device.

Unit If applicable, unit of measurement for the displayed values.

Name Indicates the name of the variable that triggered the alarm.

User Indicates which user made the change.

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Note

Discrete alarms do not display Type, Limit, or Value data.

To view a list of alarms, do the following:

1. To view all alarms, select the All checkbox. Otherwise, select the

Select Range checkbox and use the Start Date and End Date drop-

down boxes to select a date range.

2. Click Read Records. The list of alarms display with the most recent

alarm at the top and the oldest alarm at the bottom. The alarms are

also sorted and color-coded by time so that alarms that occurred

simultaneously are grouped together.

Figure 5-3. The Alarm Log window

3. To save the list, click Save. The list can be saved in the following

formats:

• Tab-Delimited (.txt)

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• Comma-Delimited (.csv)

• Microsoft Excel (.xls)

• HTML File (.html)

•XML File (.xml)

4. To close the window, click Close.

5.2 Viewing the maintenance log

Use this function to manually record and track maintenance activities

performed on a given GC unit.

To view the maintenance log, select Maintenance Log... from the Log/

Reports menu.

Figure 5-4. The Maintenance Log window

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5.2.1 Adding an Entry to the Maintenance Log

To add an entry to the maintenance log, do the following:

1. Select Maintenance Log... from the Log/Reports menu. The

Maintenance Log window displays.

Figure 5-5. The Maintenance Log window

2. Click Insert At Top. A new row appears on the maintenance log

table. The Date field contains the GC’s current date and time, and is

editable.

3. Double-click the Message cell and enter the relevant information for

the log entry.

Note

NOTE: To edit an old log entry, click on it and the cell will become editable.

4. To save the changes and keep the window open, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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5.2.2 Deleting an entry from the maintenance log

To delete an entry from the maintenance log, do the following:

1. Select Maintenance Log... from the Log/Reports menu. The

Maintenance Log window displays.

Figure 5-6. The Maintenance Log window

2. Select the entry that you want to delete.

3. Click Delete. The entry is removed from the maintenance log.

4. To save the changes and keep the window open, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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5.3 Working with the parameter list

Use this feature to keep a record of the hardware components and

associated parameters for a given GC.

The Parameter List is a Microsoft Excel document that can be viewed and

edited from MON 20/20. Before attempting to edit the document, be sure

to review it first to get an idea of what sorts of data it contains.

The Parameter List may contain one or all of the following pages:

• Cover Sheet

• TE Rework

• App Data

• Programming

• Strm Data

•Col Data

• Cal Std Data

5.3.1 Viewing and editing the parameter list

To view and edit the Parameter List, do the following:

1. Select Parameter List... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Parameter List window displays.

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Figure 5-7. The Parameter List window

2. Make your changes to the Parameter List.

3. To save the changes and keep the window open, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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5.3.2 Importing and exporting the parameter list

The Parameter List is a Microsoft Excel document and is therefore saved

with the .xls extension.

To import a Parameter List, do the following:

1. Select Parameter List... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Parameter List window displays.

Figure 5-8. The Parameter List window

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2. Click Import.... The Open dialog displays.

3. Locate and select the Parameter List that you want to import.

4. Click Open and the document will be imported and displayed in the

Parameter List window.

5. To save the changes and keep the window open, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK. This Parameter List will

now be displayed by default whenever Parameter List... is selected

from the Logs/Reports menu.

To export the Parameter List, do the following:

1. Click Export.... The Save as dialog displays.

2. Navigate to the folder to which you want to save the file.

3. Click Save. The Parameter List will be saved with the .xls extension.

4. To save the changes and keep the window open, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK. This Parameter List will

now be displayed by default whenever Parameter List... is selected

from the Logs/Reports menu.

5.4 Working with drawings and documents

Use this feature to access GC-related drawings and documents such as

flow diagrams, the GC's sales order, assembly drawings, and electrical

diagrams. These items are stored on the GC in the following formats:

•PDF

•TIFF

• GC Trend file (.xtrd)

• XA CGM file (.xcgm)

• XA Comparison file (.xcpm)

• GC Configuration file (.xcfg)

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To find out which documents are available on the GC, select Drawings/

Documents... from the Logs/Reports menu. The Drawings/Documents

window displays.

Figure 5-9. The Drawings/Documents window

If the list of available documents does not display under Drawings/

Documents label, click the “+” beside the label.

Note

If no list displays under the Drawings/Documents label, and there is no “+” beside the

label, then this GC does not contain any documents.

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5.4.1 Viewing drawings or documents

To view a drawing, do the following:

1. Select Drawings/Documents... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Drawings/Documents window displays.

Figure 5-10. The Drawings/Documents window

2. Select the drawing to view from the drop-down list.

Note

If no list displays under the Drawings/Documents label, and there is no “+” beside the

label, then this GC does not contain any documents.

3. Click File Viewer (F3). The drawing displays.

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Figure 5-11. The File Viewer

4. Click Close to exit the window and to return to the Drawings/

Documents window.

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5.4.2 Adding files to the GC

To add files, such as new or updated drawings, to the GC, do the

following:

1. Select Drawings/Documents... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Drawings/Documents window displays.

Figure 5-12. The Drawings/Documents window

2. Click Add File(s) to GC. The Open dialog displays.

3. Locate and select the file to add to the GC.

4. Click Open. The file will be saved to the GC and the Drawings/

Documents list will be updated.

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5.4.3 Deleting files from the GC

To delete drawings from the GC, do the following:

1. Select Drawings/Documents... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Drawings/Documents window displays.

Figure 5-13. The Drawings/Documents window

2. Select the file to delete from the GC.

3. Click Delete File from GC. The Confirm message displays.

4. Click Yes. The file will be deleted from the GC and the Drawings/

Documents list will be updated.

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5.5 Viewing the event log

Use this function to track the changes that are made to the various tables

within the GC.

To view the Event Log, select Logs/Reports → Event Log.... The Event

Log window displays.

Figure 5-14. The Event Log window

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The Event Log window gives you the option of viewing the total list of

change events, or a date-filtered list of events. The Event Log window

supplies the following data for each event:

To view the list of change events, do the following:

1. To view all events, select the All checkbox. Otherwise, select the

Select Range checkbox and use the Start Date and End Date drop-

down boxes to select a date range.

2. Click Read Records. The list of events display with the most recent

event at the top and the oldest event at the bottom. The events are

also sorted and color-coded by time so that events that occurred

simultaneously are grouped together.

Name Description

User ID Indicates which user made the change.

Date Indicates the date at the GC when the event occurred.

Time Indicates the time at the GC when the event occurred.

Event Message Provides a description of the event.

Old Value If applicable, indicates the value in the cell before the change.

New Value If applicable, indicates the value in the cell after change.

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Figure 5-15. The Event Log

3. To save the list, click Save. The list can be saved in the following

formats:

• Tab-Delimited (.txt)

• Comma-Delimited (.csv)

• Microsoft Excel (.xls)

• HTML File (.html)

•XML File (.xml)

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5.6 Displaying reports

This function allows you to immediately display, print, or store

preconfigured reports of GC analysis data. Data is reported in real-time

from the GC or from saved files.

5.6.1 Understanding report types

MON 20/20 can generate the following types of reports:

•Analysis: Displays a list of the components that were detected, based

on raw data. Displays a list of calculations for each component, based

on the table located at Application → Calculations → Control....

See “Setting standard calculations by stream” on page 4-37 for more

information.

There are two types of analysis reports: Analysis (GPA) and Analysis

(ISO). See page 5-25 for an example Analysis (GPA) report. See

page 5-26 for an example Analysis (ISO) report.

•Calibration: Displays a list of the components that were detected,

along with each component’s calibration concentration, raw data

value, new response factor, and new retention time. See page 5-27 for

an example report.

•Final Calibration: The Final Calibration report displays the list of

components along with each component’s old and new response

factors, and each component’s old and new retention times, based on

the averaged data. See page 5-28 for an example report.

•Validation: For the most recent validation cycle, displays the

Nominal Value, Allowed Percent Deviation, and the Measured Value

of each variable in the Validation Data table. See page 5-29 for an

example report.

Note

If the actual deviation is beyond the allowed amount, then the row will be flagged with

an *.

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•Final Validation: For the most recent validation run, shows the

Nominal Value, Allowed Percent Deviation, and the Average Value of

each variable in the Validation Data table. See page 5-30 for an

example report.

Note

If the actual deviation is beyond the allowed amount, then the row will be flagged with

an *.

•Raw Data: Displays a list of data for each peak that was detected

during the run, including the retention time, peak area, and peak

height. See page 5-31 for an example report.

•Every Run: Displays a configurable list of calculations after each

run. See “Editing average calculations” on page 4-39 for more

information.

•Hourly: Displays a configurable list of average calculations each

hour, beginning at the time set in the Average Calculations window

at Application → Calculations → Averages.... See “Editing

average calculations” on page 4-39 for more information.

•24 Hour: Displays a configurable list of average calculations each

day, beginning at the time set in the Average Calculations window

at Application → Calculations → Averages.... See “Editing

average calculations” on page 4-39 for more information.

•Weekly: Displays a configurable list of average calculations each

week, beginning on the day set in the Average Calculations window

at Application → Calculations → Averages.... See “Editing

average calculations” on page 4-39 for more information.

•Monthly: Displays a configurable list of average calculations each

month, beginning on the day of the month set in the Average

Calculations window at Application → Calculations →

Averages.... See “Editing average calculations” on page 4-39 for more

information.

•Variable: Displays a configurable list of average calculations every

hour at the time entered in the Hours column in the Average

Calculations window at Application → Calculations →

Averages.... See “Editing average calculations” on page 4-39 for more

information.

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Each report begins with the following header information:

•Date-Time: The GC’s date and time when the report was generated.

•Analysis Time: The duration, in seconds, of the analysis. Can be

configured at Application → Timed Events.... See “Setting the

cycle and analysis time” on page 4-29 for more information.

•Cycle Time: The duration, in seconds, between two consecutive

analyses. Can be configured at Application → Timed Events....

See “Setting the cycle and analysis time” on page 4-29 for more

information.

•Stream: The stream that was analyzed. Selected as part of the report

generation process. See “Viewing a saved report” on page 5-35 for

more information.

•Mode: Displays the operational status of the detector.

•Cycle Start Time: The date and time that the cycle started.

•Analyzer: Name of the GC that generated the data used for the

report.

•Stream Sequence: The identification and order of the streams that

were analyzed. Can be configured at Applications → Stream

Sequence.... See “Creating a stream sequence for a detector” on

page 4-78 for more information.

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Figure 5-16. Analysis (GPA) sample report

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Figure 5-17. Analysis (ISO) sample report

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Figure 5-18. Calibration sample report

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Figure 5-19. Final Calibration sample report

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Figure 5-20. Validation sample report

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Figure 5-21. Final Validation sample report

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Figure 5-22. RawData sample report

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5.6.2 Viewing reports from live data

To view a report created from the most recent data, do the following:

1. Select Report Displays... from the Log/Reports menu. The Report

Display window appears.

Figure 5-23. The Report Display window

Note

By default, the Update automatically checkbox is selected. This means that when

viewing a report based on the most recent data, the report will refresh as new data is

created, based on the type of report that you select.

For example, in the Report Display window, if you select Analysis (GPA), the report

display will refresh each time the GC finishes an analysis of the selected stream.

The refresh function displays the newly generated report and deletes the previous report

(unless already saved to disk).

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2. Select the type of report to view from the following list:

•Analysis (GPA)

• Analysis (ISO)

• Calibration

• Final Calibration

• Validation

• Final Validation

•Every Run

• Hourly

• 24 Hour

• Weekly

•Monthly

• Variable

• Raw data

3. Select the appropriate stream.

4. Click Start (F2). The report displays.

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Figure 5-24. The report window

Note

If the report doesn’t appear right away, check the status of the report generation process

in the status bar, which is below the row of buttons on the report window.

5. To change the font size, click Font.. There are five preset font sizes

available. Continue to click Font to cycle through the sizes until you

are satisfied with the report’s readability.

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6. To save the file, click Save. The report can be saved in the following

file formats:

•TXT

•HTM

•HTML

•MHT

5.6.3 Viewing a saved report

To view a saved report, do the following:

1. Select Report Displays... from the Log/Reports menu. The Report

Display window appears.

Figure 5-25. The Report Display window

2. Click File Viewer (F3). The Report file viewer window displays.

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Figure 5-26. The Report file viewer window

3. Click Open. The Open dialog displays.

4. Locate and select the report that you want to view. Reports can be

found in the following file formats:

•TXT

•RPT

•HTM

•HTML

•MHT

5. Click Open. The report displays.

6. To change the font size, click Font.. There are five preset font sizes

available. Continue to click Font to cycle through the sizes until you

are satisfied with the report’s readability.

7. To print the report, click Print.

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5.7 Viewing reports based on archived data

Use the Archive Report

commands to generate

analysis, calibration,

and average reports

based on archived GC runs.

5.7.1 Viewing analysis and calibration reports based on archived data

To generate and view an analysis or calibration report from archived

data, do the following:

1. Select Logs/Reports → Archive Report → Analysis/Calibration/

Validation.... The Analysis/Calibration/Validation Archive Report

window displays.

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Figure 5-27. The Analysis/Calibration Archive Report window

2. Select a report type from the Report drop-down list. You can choose

from the following report types:

•Analysis

• Calibration

• Final Calibration

• Validation

• Final Validation

•Raw Data

• Dew Point Calculations (optional)

3. Select a stream from the Stream drop-down list. By default, the

Archive Records table displays all records for the selected report type

and stream.

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Figure 5-28. The Analysis/Calibration Archive Report window

4. To date-filter the list of records, select the Time Period checkbox and

use the Start Date and End Date drop-down boxes to select a date

range.

5. Select the record(s) that you want to view. To select several records,

hold down CTRL and select each record. To select several records in a

row, select the first record and then hold down SHIFT and select the

last record in the series.

6. Click Start (F2). The report displays. If more than one record was

selected, each report displays after that previous report on the same

page.

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Figure 5-29. The report window

7. To change the font size, click Font.. There are five preset font sizes

available. Continue to click Font to cycle through the sizes until you

are satisfied with the report’s readability.

8. To print the report, click Print.

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9. To save the file, click Save. The report can be saved in the following

file formats:

•TXT

•HTM

•HTML

•MHT

5.7.2 Viewing average reports based on archived data

To generate and view an average report from archived data, do the

following:

1. Select Logs/Reports → Archive Report → Average.... The Average

Archive Report window displays.

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Figure 5-30. The Analysis/Calibration Archive Report window

2. Select a report type from the Report drop-down list. You can choose

from the following report types:

•Every Run

• Hourly

• 24 Hour

• Weekly

•Monthly

• Variable

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3. Select a stream from the Stream drop-down list. By default, the List

of Averages table displays all records for the selected report type and

stream.

4. To date-filter the list of records, select the Time Period checkbox and

use the Start Date and End Date drop-down boxes to select a date

range.

5. Select the record(s) that you want to view. To select several records,

hold down CTRL and select each record. To select several records in a

row, select the first record and then hold down SHIFT and select the

last record in the series.

6. Click Start (F2). The report displays. If more than one record was

selected, each report displays after that previous report on the same

page.

7. To change the font size, click Font.. There are five preset font sizes

available. Continue to click Font to cycle through the sizes until you

are satisfied with the report’s readability.

8. To print the report, click Print.

9. To save the file, click Save. The report can be saved in the following

file formats:

•TXT

•HTM

•HTML

•MHT

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5.7.3 Printing reports automatically

To configure MON 20/20 to print a report of your choosing automatically

based on that report’s schedule of availability, do the following:

1. Select Printer Control... from the Logs/Reports menu. The Printer

Control window displays.

Figure 5-31. The Printer Control window

Note

MON 20/20 must be connected to the GC for the report to be printed.

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2. The following types of potential reports are listed in the Report Name

column:

•Analysis (GPA) - An analysis report will print after an analysis

run is completed.

Note

If ISO is set in the Calculations Configuration screen, Analysis (ISO) will be listed

under the Report Name column instead of Analysis (GPA); if GPA & ISO is set in the

Calculations Configuration screen, the both Analysis (ISO) and Analysis (GPA) will be

listed under the Report Name column.

•Calibration - An calibration report will print after an calibration

run is completed.

•Final Calibration - An final calibration report will print after a

final calibration run is completed.

•Validation - An validation report will print after an validation

run is completed.

•Final Validation - An final validation report will print after a

final validation run is completed.

•Every Run - A report will be generated each time an Every Run

average calculation is run.

•Hourly: A report will be generated each time an Hourly average

calculation is run.

•24 Hour: A report will be generated each time a 24 Hour average

calculation is run.

•Weekly: A report will be generated each time a Weekly average

calculation is run.

•Monthly: A report will be generated each time a Monthly average

calculation is run.

•Variable: A report will be generated each time a Variable average

calculation is run.

•Raw Data - Each time raw data is generated, a report will be

printed.

3. To print a report after a run, check the appropriate checkbox from the

Print After Completion? column.

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4. To print a report at a fixed interval, check the appropriate checkbox

from the Print At Fixed Interval? column.

(a.) Enter a start time in the Start Time column.

(b.) Enter an interval, in hours, in the Interval column.

5. Use the columns numbered 1 through 20 to select the streams that

you want to use for data collection.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

5.8 Viewing trend data

This function allows you to view, print, or save graphical representations,

or trend lines, of accumulated analysis data from the GC.

5.8.1 Viewing live trend data

Note

You cannot view a live trend if the corresponding analysis record does not exist in the

GC’s memory.

To view live trend data, do the following:

1. Select Trend Data... from the Logs/Reports menu. The Trend Data

window displays.

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Figure 5-32. The Trend Data window

2. Click Trend. The Select records for Trending window displays.

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Figure 5-33. The Select records for Trending window

3. Select the analysis or calibration records that you want to trend from

the Select Analysis/Calibration Records selection menu. Click > to

move your selection to the Selected Records queue.

4. If applicable, select the type of average record that you want to trend

from the Select Average Records section. Click > to move your

selection to the Selected Records queue.

5. To remove a selection from the Selected Records queue, click

Remove. To remove all selections from the Selected Records

queue, click Remove All.

6. Click the All Records checkbox from the Trend Record Selection

section to use all data for the trend report, or click the Time Period

checkbox and select a Start Date and End Date for the data to be used.

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7. Click Trend. MON 20/20 reads the data from the GC and then closes

the Select records for Trending window and plots the trend data on the

graph section of the Trend Data window.

Figure 5-34. The Trend Data window with graphs

Each trend record is color-coded; use the Trend pull-down menu to

select a specific trend record.

Note

To view the chromatogram that is associated with a particular trend data point, locate

the data point in the table and double-click it while pressing the SHIFT key.

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5.8.2 Viewing saved trend data

Trend data files are saved with the XTRD file extension. To view a saved

trend file, do the following:

1. Select Trend Data... from the Logs/Reports menu. The Trend Data

window displays.

Figure 5-35. The Trend Data window

2. Click PC File. The Open Trend File window displays.

3. Select the file that you want to view and click Open. The trend graph

displays.

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Figure 5-36. The Trend Data window

Note

To view the chromatogram that is associated with a particular trend data point, locate

the data point in the table and double-click it while pressing the SHIFT key.

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5.9 Working with the Trend Graph

Right-clicking with the mouse on the graph brings up the following

commands and keyboard shortcuts:

Command Name Shortcut Description

Zoom In “+” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the entire graph.

NOTE: Another way to zoom in is by clicking and dragging

your mouse to select the region of the graph that you want

to zoom in on.

Zoom Out “-” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the entire graph.

Zoom X In “6” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the X axis.

Zoom X Out “4” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the X axis.

Zoom Y In “8” (NUMPAD) Zooms in on the Y axis.

Zoom Y Out “2” (NUMPAD) Zooms out from the Y axis.

NOTE: When the Selected Data checkbox is selected, the

small table to the right of the graph displays the trend data

for the visible area of the graph when zooming in and out.

Save State CTRL + HOME Saves current or archived display settings for the selected

trend graph.

NOTE: The Save State function is available only when

viewing a live or archived trend graph.

Restore State HOME Restores the last saved display settings for the selected

trend graph.

NOTE: Pressing HOME returns the user to the saved

state.

Toggle Full Screen F11 Maximizes the display of the graph in the Trend Data

window.

Cursor to Nearest

Point

F8 Snaps the cursor to the nearest point on the trend graph in

both the X and Y directions.

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Toggle Coarse/Fine

Cursor

F4 Toggles the cursor from coarse and less accurate to fine and

more accurate.

Toggle Lines/Dots

Displays

F9 Toggles the trend graph from lines to dots, or dots to lines.

Toggle Mouse

Position Tip

CTRL + F4 The graph’s cursor follows the movement of the mouse

while a hovering tooltip displays the exact coordinates of

the current point.

Toggle Nearest

Position Tip

CTRL + F9 The graph’s cursor follows the movement of the mouse

cursor.

Print CTRL + P Prints the trend graph.

Copy to clipboard CTRL + C Copies from the graph the raw detector data that was used

to plot the selected trend graph. This data can be pasted

into another application such as Microsoft Word or

Microsoft Excel.

Paste from clipboard CTRL + V Plots a range of points copied from another application such

as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.

Command Name Shortcut Description

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5.10 Editing the display properties of the graph

5.10.1 The graph bar

Use the graph bar buttons to change the display parameters of the graph.

Figure 5-37. The graph

Click Edit to view or change the display properties of the X and Y axes.

The Edit Graph window displays.

Y axis

X axisY Min

Y Max

X max

X Min

X interval

Y interval

color-coded

trend graph

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Figure 5-38. The Edit Graph window

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The following table lists the parameters that can be edited:

The primary Y axis is the default axis for displaying trend graphs. The

secondary Y axis can be used to display a second graph whose minimum

and maximum values are different than the minimum and maximum

values of the first graph.

Command Description Default

Value

Point Sets the X-axis values to points. For the purposes of this graph,

each sample run is considered a data point. Therefore, if 2500

sample runs were used to generate the trend graph, then there are

2500 data points.

NOTE: The X-axis value for the first sample, or point, in the trend

graph is 0, not 1. The X-axis value for the final point in the trend

graph is N - 1, where N is the total number of points in the graph.

•X Min - Sets the minimum value for the X axis to the point

number of the first sample you want to use in the plot. Default

value is 0.

•X Max - Sets the maximum value for the X axis to the point

number of the last sample you want to use in the plot. Default

value is N - 1, where N is the total number of points in the graph.

Therefore, if there are 2500 points, then the X Max would be

2499.

0

Date Time Sets the X-axis values to the particular GC dates and times of each

sample runs.

•From - Sets the minimum value for the X axis to the date of the

first sample you want to use in the plot.

•To - Sets the maximum value for the X axis to the date of the

last sample you want to use in the plot.

•Date Format - Options are MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY.

N/A

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Figure 5-39. Primary axes

Note

If three or more graphs are displayed, only the second graph will be plotted using the

secondary Y axis; all other graphs will be plotted with the primary Y axis.

Command Description Default

Value

Y axis Display

Format

• Percent - Sets the Y-axis values to a percentage of the Y Max

value.

• Value - Sets the Y-axis values to the sample run values.

0

Y Min Sets the minimum value for the Y axis. N/A

Y Max Sets the maximum value for the Y axis. N/A

Y Intervals Sets the number of intervals to be displayed on the graph for the Y

axis.

N/A

primary Y axis secondary Y axis

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To accept your changes, click OK.

Click Cursor to toggle the cursor size from coarse movement (less

accurate) to fine movement (more accurate).

Click Print to print the graph window.

5.11 Working with a trend graph

Figure 5-40. The Trend bar

The Trend bar contains a row of buttons that allows you to manipulate a

single trend trace. Below the row of buttons is the trace pull-down menu,

which contains a list of all of the currently displayed traces that make up

the trend graph. Before you can work with a trend trace you must first

select it from the pull-down menu.

Print Speed Sets the number of inches per second for the x-axis while printing a

chromatogram, similar to an XY plotter.

N/A

X Intervals Sets the number of intervals to be displayed on the graph for the X

axis.

10

Display Option Determines whether the chromatograph is displayed as a solid line

or as a dotted line.

Lines

Show labels Determines whether each axis is labelled. Checked

Scroll newest X Determined whether the graph’s window moves to focus on the

most recent data point along the x axis.

Checked

Command Description Default

Value

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5.11.1 Editing a trend graph

You can use the Edit window to change the X and Y offset values for a

graph, change its color, and also set which Y axis should be used when

plotting it. These changes may be necessary to make the trend more

distinguishable from those that surround it, or to position a graph in

relation to a different graph for comparison.

To edit a trend trace, do the following:

1. From the Trend pull-down menu, select the graph that you want to

edit.

Figure 5-41. The Trend pull-down menu

2. Click Edit. The Edit Trend dialog displays.

Figure 5-42. The Edit Trend dialog

•X Offset - Enter a positive number to move the trend to the right,

or a negative number to move the trend to the left.

•Y Offset - Enter a positive number to move the trend up, or a

negative number to move the trend down.

•Color - Assigns a color to the trend.

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•Add Trace to - Sets which Y axis should be used when plotting

the graph. See “The graph bar” on page 5-54 for more information.

3. To accept your changes, click OK.

5.11.2 Entering a description for a trend graph

To add or change description text for a trend graph, do the following:

1. From the Trend bar, click Desc. The Edit Description window

displays.

Figure 5-43. The Edit Description window

2. Type or edit a description and then close the window.

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5.11.3 Saving a trend trace

To save a trend trace to disk, do the following:

1. From the Trend pull-down menu, select the trace that you want to

save.The Trend pull-down menu.

Figure 5-44. The Trend pull-down menu

2. Click Save. The Save Trend File window displays.

Note

To save all currently displayed trend traces into one file, click Save All.

3. For convenience the file is given an auto-generated file name that

includes the current date and time; however, you can give the file any

name that you choose. Click Save.

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5.11.4 Removing a trend graph from view

To remove a trend graph from the graph display, do the following:

1. From the Trend pull-down menu, select the graph that you want to

remove.

Figure 5-45. The Trend pull-down menu

2. Click Remove.

5.11.5 Displaying trend data

The data used to plot the trend graphs displays in the table to the right of

the graph display area.

Figure 5-46. Trend data

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The table contains the following columns:

Note

To view the chromatogram that is associated with a particular trend data point, locate

the data point in the table and double-click it while pressing the SHIFT key.

To view all trend data, click Cur/All. To view trend data for the trend

graph selected from the Trend drop-down list, click Cur/All again.

The second trend data table is useful when zooming in to or out of the

graph. When the Selected Data checkbox is selected, this table displays

the trend data for the visible area of the graph. As the example shows,

the table indicates that the trend data for five samples are visible after

zooming in to the graph.

Label Description

TRD Indicates the identifcation number of the trend graph.

Pt # For the purposes of trend graphs, each sample run is considered a data point. Therefore, if

2500 sample runs were used to generate the trend graph, then there are 2500 data points.

NOTE: The first sample, or point, is counted as 0, not 1. The final point is counted as N - 1,

where N is the total number of points in the graph.

Value The data point’s value.

Data The GC’s date when the sample was run and the value was calculated.

Time The GC’s time when the sample was run and the value was calculated.

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Figure 5-47. The Trend Data window

The table contains the following columns:

Label Description

TRD Indicates the identifcation number of the trend graph.

Average Indicates the average data point value of the selected samples.

Minimum Inidicates the lowest data point value of the selected samples.

Maximum Inidicates the highest data point value of the selected samples.

Samples Inidicates the number of samples that were selected and that are displayed in the

graph window.

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5.12 Generating a GC Configuration Report

A GC Config Report displays all current settings for the GC. This section

explains how to produce a GC Config Report and provides an example for

reference.

To generate a GC Config Report, do the following:

1. Select GC Config Report... from the Logs/Reports menu. The GC

Config Report window displays.

Figure 5-48. The GC Config Report window

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2. Select the checkbox for each option that you want to include in the

report.

Note

To select all the options, click Select All (F2). To clear all options, click Clear All (F3).

3. Select the type of output you want for the report.

Note

When choosing a Printer option, if you want to use a printer different from the one that

you usually use, deselect the Use default printer checkbox and when the report is ready,

the printer configuration window will display.

Note

When choosing the File option, the Save window will display, allowing you to name the

text file and choose a location in which to save it.

4. Click Start (F4). MON 20/20 will generate the customized report and

print or save it, according to the output option you selected.

Note

A GC Config Report that includes all options can take several minutes to generate and

save. Printing a full report can take longer. If you press ESC, MON 20/20 will stop after

the current option is completed.

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System Report from Model Austin [SAMPLE]

03/12/2009 12:51:58 PM

Description Value

Stream Sequence 1,2,3

Analyzer Name Austin

GC Model GC700XA

System Description

Firmware Version

GC Serial Number

Company Name

GC Location

Number of Valves 3

Number of Serial Ports 3

Daylight Saving Time

CGM Analog O/P Cfg. 0

Baseline Offset

Archive Days 0

****************************************

Component Data Table Report from Model Austin

03/12/2009 12:51:59 PM

Component Data Table #1

Component U/S Det # Retention Response Calibration Con

Time (sec) Factor

C6+ 47/35/17 Standard 1 38.00 891250 0.0000%

PROPANE Standard 1 50.16 4.655095e+07 0.9995%

i-BUTANE Standard 1 63.12 5.513906e+07 0.3000%

n-BUTANE Standard 1 70.88 5.610726e+07 0.3000%

NEOPENTANE Standard 1 0.00 0 0.0000%

i-PENTANE Standard 1 101.92 6.363212e+07 0.1000%

n-PENTANE Standard 1 113.84 6.487665e+07 0.1000%

NITROGEN Standard 1 141.68 3.865339e+07 2.4990%

METHANE Standard 1 145.80 2.679253e+07 89.5920%

CARBON DIOXIDE Standard 1 178.68 3.795704e+07 0.9997%

ETHANE Standard 1 206.20 4.166654e+07 5.0000%

n-NONANE Standard 2 34.80 9.057038e+08 0.0100%

n-HEXANE Standard 2 105.00 5.647477e+08 0.0598%

n-HEPTANE Standard 2 148.08 7.3743e+08 0.0200%

n-OCTANE Standard 2 255.96 7.554687e+08 0.0201%

Component Analysis RT Dev. RT Dev. Update Gross BTU Net Dry BTU

Method (sec) (%) Method

C6+ 47/35/17 Fixed 3 0.00 Cal 5288.7002 4900.6001

PROPANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 2522.0000 2320.3999

i-BUTANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 3259.5000 3006.8999

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SAMPLE cont.

n-BUTANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 3269.8999 3018.0000

NEOPENTANE Fixed 3 5.00 Cal 3993.8999 3691.3999

i-PENTANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 4010.2000 3707.6001

n-PENTANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 4018.0000 3715.6001

NITROGEN Area 3 5.00 Cal 0.0000 0.0000

METHANE Area 3 5.00 Cal 1012.3000 911.1000

CARBON DIOXIDE Area 4 5.00 Cal 0.0000 0.0000

ETHANE Area 5 5.00 Cal 1773.8000 1622.8000

n-NONANE Area 3 0.00 Cal 7012.6001 6508.0000

n-HEXANE Area 3 0.00 Cal 4767.0000 4414.2002

n-HEPTANE Area 4 0.00 Cal 5515.2002 5111.7998

n-OCTANE Area 5 0.00 Cal 6263.3999 5809.3999

Component Molecular AGA 8 Reid Relative Relative

Weight Component Vapor Density Gas Density Lqd

C6+ 47/35/17 95.956 C6mix1 3.020 3.3135 0.6800

PROPANE 44.096 PROPANE 188.690 1.5227 0.5074

i-BUTANE 58.122 i-BUTANE 72.484 2.0071 0.5630

n-BUTANE 58.122 n-BUTANE 51.683 2.0071 0.5841

NEOPENTANE 72.150 i-PENTANE 35.900 2.4911 0.5967

i-PENTANE 72.149 i-PENTANE 20.456 2.4914 0.6246

n-PENTANE 72.149 n-PENTANE 15.558 2.4914 0.6311

NITROGEN 28.013 NITROGEN 0.000 0.9673 0.8069

METHANE 16.042 METHANE 5000.000 0.5540 0.3000

CARBON DIOXIDE 44.010 CO2 0.000 1.5197 0.8220

ETHANE 30.069 ETHANE 800.000 1.0383 0.3564

n-NONANE 128.260 n-NONANE 0.170 4.4289 0.7219

n-HEXANE 86.175 n-HEXANE 4.961 2.9758 0.6640

n-HEPTANE 100.200 n-HEPTANE 1.620 3.4601 0.6882

n-OCTANE 114.230 n-OCTANE 0.537 3.9445 0.7070

Component HV Sup HV Inf HV Sup HV Inf Relative

MJ/m3 MJ/m3 MJ/kg MJ/kg Response Factor

C6+ 47/35/17 196.980 182.520 48.558 44.989 0.0

PROPANE 93.936 86.419 50.370 46.340 0.0

i-BUTANE 121.400 112.010 49.389 45.568 0.0

n-BUTANE 121.790 112.400 49.547 45.726 0.0

NEOPENTANE 148.760 137.490 48.750 45.060 0.0

i-PENTANE 149.360 138.090 48.950 45.255 0.0

n-PENTANE 149.660 138.380 49.046 45.350 0.0

NITROGEN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

METHANE 37.707 33.949 55.576 50.037 0.0

CARBON DIOXIDE 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

ETHANE 66.067 60.429 51.952 47.518 0.0

n-NONANE 261.190 242.400 48.153 44.689 0.0

n-HEXANE 177.550 164.400 48.717 45.108 0.0

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n-HEPTANE 205.420 190.390 48.474 44.927 0.0

n-OCTANE 233.290 216.370 48.289 44.788 0.0

Component Reference MultiLevel MultiLevel MultiLevel MultiLevel

Component Calib 'a' Calib 'b' Calib 'c' Calib 'd'

C6+ 47/35/17 none

PROPANE none

i-BUTANE none

n-BUTANE none

NEOPENTANE none

i-PENTANE none

n-PENTANE none

NITROGEN none

METHANE none

CARBON DIOXIDE none

ETHANE none

n-NONANE none

n-HEXANE none

n-HEPTANE none

n-OCTANE none

Component Data Table #2

Component U/S Det # Retention Response Calibration Con

Time (sec) Factor

C6+ 47/35/17 Standard 1 26.50 7697800 0.0204

PROPANE Standard 1 46.90 4322000 0.4995

i-BUTANE Standard 1 57.40 4993200 0.1012

n-BUTANE Standard 1 64.30 5085100 0.1007

NEOPENTANE Standard 1 70.10 5673100 0.0503

i-PENTANE Standard 1 89.40 5683100 0.0499

n-PENTANE Standard 1 99.90 5731600 0.0503

NITROGEN Standard 1 143.40 3080000 0.5984

METHANE Standard 1 147.00 2362600 97.1310

CARBON DIOXIDE Standard 1 179.50 3568900 0.3991

ETHANE Standard 1 208.60 4078100 0.9992

H2S Standard 1 300.10 0 0.0000

Component Analysis RT Dev. RT Dev. Update Gross BTU Net Dry BTU

Method (sec) (%) Method

C6+ 47/35/17 area 0 5.00 Cal 5288.7100 4900.6201

PROPANE area 0 5.00 Cal 2522.0200 2320.3601

i-BUTANE area 0 5.00 Cal 3259.5000 3006.8999

n-BUTANE area 0 5.00 Cal 3269.9500 3017.9700

NEOPENTANE area 0 5.00 Cal 3993.8999 3691.3999

i-PENTANE area 0 5.00 Cal 4010.1599 3707.5601

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n-PENTANE area 0 5.00 Cal 4017.9700 3715.5801

NITROGEN area 0 5.00 Cal 0.0000 0.0000

METHANE area 0 5.00 Cal 1012.3400 911.1030

CARBON DIOXIDE area 0 5.00 Cal 0.0000 0.0000

ETHANE area 0 5.00 Cal 1773.8000 1622.7500

H2S area 0 0.00 Cal 638.5800 588.1600

Component Molecular AGA 8 Reid Relative Relative

Weight Component Vapor Density Gas Density Lqd

C6+ 47/35/17 95.956 C6mix1 3.020 3.3135 0.6800

PROPANE 44.096 PROPANE 188.690 1.5227 0.5074

i-BUTANE 58.122 i-BUTANE 72.484 2.0071 0.5630

n-BUTANE 58.122 n-BUTANE 51.683 2.0071 0.5841

NEOPENTANE 72.150 i-PENTANE 35.900 2.4911 0.5967

i-PENTANE 72.149 i-PENTANE 20.456 2.4914 0.6246

n-PENTANE 72.149 n-PENTANE 15.558 2.4914 0.6311

NITROGEN 28.013 NITROGEN 0.000 0.9673 0.8069

METHANE 16.042 METHANE 5000.000 0.5540 0.3000

CARBON DIOXIDE 44.010 CO2 0.000 1.5197 0.8220

ETHANE 30.069 ETHANE 800.000 1.0383 0.3564

H2S 34.082 H2S 395.550 1.1769 0.8027

Component HV Sup HV Inf HV Sup HV Inf Relative

MJ/m3 MJ/m3 MJ/kg MJ/kg Response Factor

C6+ 47/35/17 196.980 182.520 48.558 44.989 0.0

PROPANE 93.936 86.419 50.370 46.340 0.0

i-BUTANE 121.400 112.010 49.389 45.568 0.0

n-BUTANE 121.790 112.400 49.547 45.726 0.0

NEOPENTANE 148.760 137.490 48.750 45.060 0.0

i-PENTANE 149.360 138.090 48.950 45.255 0.0

n-PENTANE 149.660 138.380 49.046 45.350 0.0

NITROGEN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

METHANE 37.707 33.949 55.576 50.037 0.0

CARBON DIOXIDE 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

ETHANE 66.067 60.429 51.952 47.518 0.0

H2S 23.785 21.910 16.501 15.200 0.0

Component Reference MultiLevel MultiLevel MultiLevel MultiLevel

Component Calib 'a' Calib 'b' Calib 'c' Calib 'd'

C6+ 47/35/17 none

PROPANE none

i-BUTANE none

n-BUTANE none

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NEOPENTANE none

i-PENTANE none

n-PENTANE none

NITROGEN none

METHANE none

CARBON DIOXIDE none

ETHANE none

H2S none

Component Data Table #3

Component Data Table #4

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Timed Event Table Report from Model Austin

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Timed Event Table #1 -

Hardware TEV table 1

TEV Type Valve/ DO # State Time

(Sec)

Valve # SSO_1 On 0.0

Valve # SSO_2 On 1.0

Valve # DualColumn On 2.0

Valve # S/BF_1 On 5.0

Valve # S/BF_2 On 6.0

Strm Sw 11.0

Valve # SSO_1 Off 15.0

Valve # SSO_2 Off 16.0

Valve # S/BF_1 Off 26.5

Valve # S/BF_2 Off 28.0

Valve # DualColumn Off 43.5

Valve # DualColumn On 132.5

Software TEV table 1

TEV Type Value Det # Time

(Sec)

Inhibit On 2 0.0

Inhibit On 1 0.0

Peak Width 6 2 0.0

Slope Sens 24 2 0.0

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Slope Sens 48 1 3.0

Peak Width 4 1 4.0

Inhibit Off 2 31.3

Inhibit Off 1 33.0

Inhibit On 2 38.5

Inhibit On 1 43.5

Inhibit Off 1 48.0

Inhibit Off 2 72.5

Summation On 2 72.6

Inhibit On 1 85.0

Inhibit Off 1 87.0

Summation Off 2 105.0

Inhibit On 1 133.0

Peak Width 2 1 134.0

Slope Sens 16 1 134.5

Inhibit Off 1 137.5

Inhibit On 2 170.0

Inhibit On 1 170.0

Peak Width 8 2 170.5

Inhibit Off 2 171.0

Peak Width 8 1 171.0

Slope Sens 48 1 171.5

Inhibit Off 1 172.0

Inhibit On 1 290.0

Inhibit On 2 291.0

Gain TEV table 1

Det # Gain Time

(Sec)

1 4 0.0

2 4 0.0

Timed Event Table #2 -

Hardware TEV table 2

TEV Type Valve/ DO # State Time

(Sec)

Valve # SSO_1 On 0.0

Valve # SSO_2 On 0.0

Valve # DualColumn On 2.0

Valve # S/BF_1 Off 5.0

Valve # S/BF_2 Off 6.0

Strm Sw 11.0

Valve # S/BF_2 Off 24.5

Valve # S/BF_1 Off 25.5

Valve # SSO_1 Off 40.0

Valve # SSO_2 Off 40.0

Valve # DualColumn Off 45.0

Valve # DualColumn On 157.0

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Software TEV table 2

TEV Type Value Det # Time

(Sec)

Inhibit On 1 0.0

Inhibit On 2 0.0

Peak Width 2 1 0.0

Peak Width 2 2 0.0

Inhibit Off 1 0.1

Inhibit Off 2 0.1

Inhibit On 1 285.0

Inhibit On 2 285.0

Gain TEV table 2

Det # Gain Time

(Sec)

1 12 0.0

2 12 0.0

Timed Event Table #3 -

Hardware TEV table 3

TEV Type Valve/ DO # State Time

(Sec)

Valve # SSO_1 On 0.0

Valve # SSO_2 On 1.0

Valve # DualColumn On 2.0

Valve # S/BF_1 On 5.0

Valve # S/BF_2 On 6.0

Strm Sw 11.0

Valve # SSO_1 On 15.0

Valve # SSO_2 On 16.0

Valve # S/BF_1 On 26.5

Valve # S/BF_2 On 28.0

Valve # DualColumn Off 42.5

Valve # DualColumn On 133.0

Software TEV table 3

TEV Type Value Det # Time

(Sec)

Inhibit On 1 0.0

Inhibit On 2 0.0

Slope Sens 48 1 3.0

Peak Width 2 1 3.5

Slope Sens 48 2 4.0

Peak Width 2 2 4.5

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Inhibit Off 1 5.0

Inhibit Off 2 5.5

Inhibit On 1 13.0

Inhibit On 2 13.5

Inhibit Off 1 25.0

Inhibit On 1 27.0

Inhibit Off 1 28.0

Inhibit Off 2 28.3

Inhibit On 2 31.5

Inhibit On 1 34.0

Inhibit On 1 45.0

Inhibit On 1 48.0

Inhibit Off 1 133.2

Inhibit On 1 141.5

Gain TEV table 3

Det # Gain Time

(Sec)

1 4 0.0

2 4 0.0

Timed Event Table #4 -

Hardware TEV table 4

Software TEV table 4

Gain TEV table 4

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Calculation Control Report from Model Austin

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Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Average Limit Alarm Test N Y N N N N N N

Mole Percent Y Y N N Y Y Y Y

Liquid Volume Y Y N N N N N N

Weight Percent Y Y N N N N N N

Normalize Results N Y N N Y Y Y Y

Gas Density N N N N N N N N

Real Rel Den Gas Prim Y Y N N N N N N

Wobbe Index Sup Sec Y Y N N N N N N

Z Fact Prim Y Y N N N N N N

Dry Gross Heating Y Y N N N N N N

Sat Gross Heating Y Y N N N N N N

Wobbe Index Sup Prim Y Y N N N N N N

Wobbe Index Inf Sec Y Y N N N N N N

Gallons/1000 SCF C2+ Y Y N N N N N N

Gallons/1000 SCF C3+ Y Y N N N N N N

Gallons/1000 SCF C4+ Y Y N N N N N N

Gallons/1000 SCF C5+ Y Y N N N N N N

Gallons/1000 SCF C6+ Y Y N N N N N N

Avg Mol Wt Y Y N N N N N N

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Sup Calorific Val Dry Prim N N N N N N N N

Sup Calorific Val Sat Prim N N N N N N N N

Inf Calorific Val Dry Prim N N N N N N N N

Inf Calorific Val Sat Prim N N N N N N N N

Sup Calorific Val Dry Sec N N N N N N N N

Sup Calorific Val Sat Sec N N N N N N N N

Inf Calorific Val Dry Sec N N N N N N N N

Inf Calorific Val Sat Sec N N N N N N N N

Wobbe Index Inf Prim N N N N N N N N

Real Rel Den Gas Sec N N N N N N N N

Gas Den Kg/m3 N N N N N N N N

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Calculation Average Report from Model Austin

03/12/2009 12:52:02 PM

Average Label Variable Name

Average 001 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gross Dry BTU

Average 002 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 1

Average 003 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 2

Average 004 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 3

Average 005 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Peak Area.METHANE

Average 006 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Peak Height.METHANE

Average Label Average Type Hours Restart Time Weekday Day

(hh:mm)

Average 001 Everyrun

Average 002 Everyrun

Average 003 Everyrun

Average 004 Everyrun

Average 005 Everyrun

Average 006 Everyrun

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Calculation User-Defined Report from Model Austin

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Label Comment

User Cal 01

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Label Cal Freq. Start Time Interval

(mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss) (sec)

User Cal 01 User Defined 01-01-1970 00:00:00 5

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Limit Alarms Report from Model Austin

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System Alarm Table -

Label Variable

Alarm 001 Electronic Pressure Control.Status.EPC1

Alarm 002 Electronic Pressure Control.Status.EPC2

Alarm 003 Electronic Pressure Control.Status.EPC3

Alarm 004 Electronic Pressure Control.Status.EPC4

Alarm 005 Electronic Pressure Control.Status.EPC5

Alarm 006 Valves.Status.S/BF_1

Alarm 007 Valves.Status.DualColumn

Alarm 008 Valves.Status.S/BF_2

Alarm 009 Valves.Status.SSO_1

Alarm 010 Valves.Status.SSO_2

Alarm 011 Valves.Status.Stream 1

Alarm 012 Valves.Status.Stream 2

Alarm 013 Valves.Status.Stream 3

Alarm 014 Valves.Status.Stream 4

Alarm 015 Valves.Status.unused 1

Alarm 016 Valves.Status.unused 2

Alarm 017 Valves.Status.unused 3

Alarm 018 Heaters.Status.Heater 1

Alarm 019 Heaters.Status.Heater 2

Alarm 020 Heaters.Status.Heater 3

Alarm 021 Heaters.Status.Heater 4

Alarm 022 Detectors.Status.TCD 1

Alarm 023 Detectors.Status.TCD 2

Alarm 024 Detectors.Scaling Factor.TCD 1

Alarm 025 Detectors.Scaling Factor.TCD 2

Alarm 026 Streams.Status.1-C9 Cal Gas

Alarm 027 Streams.Status.2-C6 Chamber

Alarm 028 Streams.Status.Stream 3

Alarm 029 Streams.Status.Stream 4

Alarm 030 Streams.Status.Stream 5

Alarm 031 Streams.Status.Stream 6

Alarm 032 Streams.Status.Stream 7

Alarm 033 Streams.Status.Stream 8

Alarm 034 GC Status.Status

Alarm 035 GC Status.Warmup Status

Alarm 036 GC Status.Is Last Calibration Run Invalid

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Alarm 037 1-C9 Cal Gas Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 038 2-C6 Chamber Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 039 Stream 3 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 040 Stream 4 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 041 Stream 5 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 042 Stream 6 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 043 Stream 7 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 044 Stream 8 Final Calib.RF Dev Alarm

Alarm 045 System Status.Is User Calculation Failed

Label Type Low Limit High Limit DO# to Set

Alarm 001 High 3

Alarm 002 High 3

Alarm 003 High 3

Alarm 004 High 3

Alarm 005 High 3

Alarm 006 High 3

Alarm 007 High 3

Alarm 008 High 3

Alarm 009 High 3

Alarm 010 High 3

Alarm 011 High 3

Alarm 012 High 3

Alarm 013 High 3

Alarm 014 High 3

Alarm 015 High 3

Alarm 016 High 3

Alarm 017 High 3

Alarm 018 High 3

Alarm 019 High 3

Alarm 020 High 3

Alarm 021 High 3

Alarm 022 High 4

Alarm 023 High 4

Alarm 024 High 12.19999981

Alarm 025 High 12.19999981

Alarm 026 High 1

Alarm 027 High 1

Alarm 028 High 1

Alarm 029 High 1

Alarm 030 High 1

Alarm 031 High 1

Alarm 032 High 1

Alarm 033 High 1

Alarm 034 High 1

Alarm 035 High 1

Alarm 036 High 2

Alarm 037 High 1

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Alarm 038 High 1

Alarm 039 High 1

Alarm 040 High 1

Alarm 041 High 1

Alarm 042 High 1

Alarm 043 High 1

Alarm 044 High 1

Alarm 045 High 1

Label Inhibit Inhibit Inhibit User Alarm

Calcs Average Alarm Text Text

Alarm 001 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Config Error}{4:Out of

Control}{5:Internal Error}

Alarm 002 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Config Error}{4:Out of

Control}{5:Internal Error}

Alarm 003 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Config Error}{4:Out of

Control}{5:Internal Error}

Alarm 004 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Config Error}{4:Out of

Control}{5:Internal Error}

Alarm 005 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Config Error}{4:Out of

Control}{5:Internal Error}

Alarm 006 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 007 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 008 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 009 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 010 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 011 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 012 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 013 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 014 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

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Alarm 015 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 016 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 017 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Intrnl Err}{4:HAL Open

Failed}{5:HAL Close Failed}{6:HAL Intrnl Err}{7:Protocol Err}{8:Device Intrnl Err}{9:Unkn

own Device}{10:Under/Over Current}{11:Time Out}

Alarm 018 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Out of Range}{4:Intern

al Error}

Alarm 019 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Out of Range}{4:Intern

al Error}

Alarm 020 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Out of Range}{4:Intern

al Error}

Alarm 021 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{3:Out of Range}{4:Intern

al Error}

Alarm 022 False False False Internal Error

Alarm 023 False False False Internal Error

Alarm 024 False False False Out Of Limit

Alarm 025 False False False Out Of Limit

Alarm 026 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 027 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 028 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 029 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 030 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 031 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 032 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 033 False False False Stream Skipped

Alarm 034 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{1:Stream Sequence Table

Is Empty}{2:Undefined Stream Sequence}{3:Invalid Stream Sequence/Stream Not Configured}{4:

Stream Sequence is empty}{5:Invalid Stream Number}

Alarm 035 False False False __MSG_SWITCH__{0:Success}{1:Failure}

Alarm 036 False False False Missing Peak/Component During Calibration

Alarm 037 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 038 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 039 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 040 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 041 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 042 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 043 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 044 False False False Response Factor is Out of Limit

Alarm 045 False False False User calculation failed

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User Alarm Table -

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Streams Report from Model Austin

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Name Use Det # CDT TEV Total Avg Start Time

Table Table Run Run (mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss)

1-C9 Cal Gas Cal 1,2 CDT_1 TEV_1 1 1 01-01-1970 00:00:01

2-C6 Chamber Cal 1,2 CDT_1 TEV_1 1 1 01-01-1970 00:00:01

Stream 3 Unused 1

Stream 4 Unused 1

Stream 5 Unused 1

Stream 6 Unused 1

Stream 7 Unused 1

Stream 8 Unused 1

Base Conditions

Name Interval Auto Auto Base Pressure Base Temparature

(hour) Calib Baseline (PSI) (Deg. F)

1-C9 Cal Gas 1 False False 14.73 60

2-C6 Chamber 1 False False 14.73 60

Optional Base Pressures

Name Optional Base Optional Base Optional Base

Pressure 1 (PSI) Pressure 2 (PSI) Pressure 3 (PSI)

1-C9 Cal Gas 0.00 0.00 0.00

2-C6 Chamber 0.00 0.00 0.00

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Analog Input Report from Model Austin

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Label Zero Scale Full Scale Switch mA/Volts Fixed

Value

Analog Input 1 0 1 Variable mA

Analog Input 2 0 1 Variable mA

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Analog Output Report from Model Austin

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Label Variable

Analog Output 1

Analog Output 2

Analog Output 3

Analog Output 4

Analog Output 5

Analog Output 6

Analog Output 7

Analog Output 8

Analog Output 9

Analog Output 10

Label Switch Fixed Value Zero Scale Full Scale

Analog Output 1 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 2 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 3 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 4 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 5 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 6 Variable 0 0

Analog Output 7 Variable 0 100

Analog Output 8 Variable 0 100

Analog Output 9 Variable 0 100

Analog Output 10 Variable 0 100

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Discrete Input Report from Model Austin

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Label Switch Invert Polarity

Discrete Input 1 Auto False

Discrete Input 2 Auto False

Discrete Input 3 Auto False

Discrete Input 4 Auto False

Discrete Input 5 Auto False

Discrete Input 1 Auto False

Discrete Input 2 Auto False

Discrete Input 3 Auto False

Discrete Input 4 Auto False

Discrete Input 5 Auto False

Discrete Input 11 Auto False

Discrete Input 12 Auto False

Discrete Input 13 Auto False

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Discrete Input 14 Auto False

Discrete Input 15 Auto False

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Discrete Output Report from Model Austin

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Label Switch Invert Start Time Duration Interval

Polarity (mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss) (hh:mm:ss) (hour)

Discrete Output 1 Auto False 01-01-1970 01:23:20 02:02:59 1

Discrete Output 2 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 3 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 4 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 5 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 6 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 7 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 8 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 9 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 10 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 11 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 12 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 13 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 14 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

Discrete Output 15 Auto False 01-01-1970 00:00:00 00:00:00 1

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Label Switch Usage Invert Polarity

S/BF_1 Auto analyzr01 False

DualColumn Auto analyzr02 False

S/BF_2 Auto analyzr03 False

SSO_1 Auto analyzr04 False

SSO_2 Auto analyzr05 False

Stream 1 Auto stream 1 False

Stream 2 Auto stream 2 False

Stream 3 Auto stream 3 False

Stream 4 Auto stream 4 False

unused 1 Off unused False

unused 2 Off unused False

unused 3 Off unused False

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Serial Port Report from Model Austin

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Label Physical Name ModBus Unit System MAP File

ID

First PORT C 32 U.S. Customary UsrMap.txt

Label Port Type Port Address Port Available

First Slave Available

Label Baud Data Stop Parity HW Flow Ctrl Timeout

Rate Bits Bit (sec)

First 38400 8 1 None Disable 0

Label RTS ON Delay RTS OFF Delay Port Resp Delay

(msec) (msec) (msec)

First 0 0 0

File Name : UsrMap

Date : 8/4/2008

Version : 1.0

Author : daniel

Type : User_Modbus

Comment : Comment

Name Zero Scale Full Scale

Range 0.000000 65535.000000

SCALED_FP1 0.000000 100.000000

SCALED_FP2 0.000000 1.000000

SCALED_FP3 0.000000 2.000000

SCALED_FP4 0.000000 5.000000

SCALED_FP5 0.000000 10.000000

SCALED_FP6 0.000000 20.000000

SCALED_FP7 0.000000 30.000000

SCALED_FP8 0.000000 40.000000

SCALED_FP9 0.000000 50.000000

SCALED_FP10 0.000000 60.000000

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SCALED_FP11 0.000000 70.000000

SCALED_FP12 0.000000 80.000000

SCALED_FP13 0.000000 90.000000

SCALED_FP14 0.000000 120.000000

SCALED_FP15 0.000000 200.000000

SCALED_FP16 0.000000 300.000000

SCALED_FP17 0.000000 400.000000

SCALED_FP18 0.000000 600.000000

SCALED_FP19 0.000000 700.000000

SCALED_FP20 0.000000 800.000000

SCALED_FP21 0.000000 900.000000

SCALED_FP22 0.000000 1000.000000

SCALED_FP23 0.000000 2000.000000

SCALED_FP24 0.000000 3000.000000

SCALED_FP25 0.000000 4000.000000

SCALED_FP26 0.000000 5000.000000

SCALED_FP27 0.000000 6000.000000

SCALED_FP28 0.000000 7000.000000

SCALED_FP29 0.000000 8000.000000

SCALED_FP30 0.000000 9000.000000

SCALED_FP31 0.000000 10000.000000

SCALED_FP32 0.000000 20000.000000

Register Variable

3001 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.PROPANE

3003 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.i-BUTANE

3005 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-BUTANE

3007 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.NEOPENTANE

3009 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.i-PENTANE

3011 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-PENTANE

3013 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.NITROGEN

3015 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.METHANE

3017 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.CARBON DIOXIDE

3019 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.ETHANE

3021 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-NONANE

3023 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-HEXANE

3025 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-HEPTANE

3027 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.n-OCTANE

3029 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Mole %.H2S

3031 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 1

3033 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 2

3035 Heaters.Temperature.Heater 3

3037 Electronic Pressure Control.Current Pressure.EPC1

3039 Electronic Pressure Control.Current Pressure.EPC2

3041 Heaters.Setpoint.Heater 4

3043 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.PROPANE

3045 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.i-BUTANE

3047 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-BUTANE

3049 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.NEOPENTANE

3051 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.i-PENTANE

3053 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-PENTANE

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3055 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.NITROGEN

3057 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.METHANE

3059 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.CARBON DIOXIDE

3061 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.ETHANE

3063 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-NONANE

3065 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-HEXANE

3067 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-HEPTANE

3069 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.n-OCTANE

3071 1-C9 Cal Gas Component.Ret Time.H2S

3073 1-C9 Cal Gas.Base Press

3075 1-C9 Cal Gas.Tot Gross BTU

3077 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gross Dry BTU

3079 2-C6 Chamber.Gross Sat BTU

3081 1-C9 Cal Gas.Act Gross BTU

3083 1-C9 Cal Gas.Net Dry BTU

3085 1-C9 Cal Gas.Tot Net BTU

3087 1-C9 Cal Gas.Net Sat BTU

3089 1-C9 Cal Gas.Act Net BTU

3091 2-C6 Chamber.Tot Liq Vol

3093 2-C6 Chamber.Gal/1000 SCF C2+

3095 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gal/1000 SCF C3+

3097 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gal/1000 SCF C4+

3099 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gal/1000 SCF C5+

3101 1-C9 Cal Gas.Gal/1000 SCF C6+

3103 1-C9 Cal Gas.Tot Sup MJ/m3

3105 1-C9 Cal Gas.Sup Dry MJ/m3

3107 1-C9 Cal Gas.Tot Inf MJ/m3

3109 1-C9 Cal Gas.Inf Dry Corr MJ/kg

3111 1-C9 Cal Gas.Sup Dry Corr MJ/kg

3113 1-C9 Cal Gas.Inf Dry MJ/kg

3115 1-C9 Cal Gas.Cycle Time

3117 1-C9 Cal Gas.Analysis Time

3119 1-C9 Cal Gas.Wobbe Index

3121 1-C9 Cal Gas.Real Rel Den Gas

3123 1-C9 Cal Gas.Unnormalized Mole %

3125 1-C9 Cal Gas.Z factor

Register Data Type Access Zero Scale Full Scale

3001 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3003 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3005 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3007 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3009 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3011 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3013 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3015 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3017 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3019 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3021 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3023 FLOAT RD_ONLY

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3025 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3027 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3029 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3031 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3033 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3035 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3037 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3039 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3041 FLOAT RD_WR

3043 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3045 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3047 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3049 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3051 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3053 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3055 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3057 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3059 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3061 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3063 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3065 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3067 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3069 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3071 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3073 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3075 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3077 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3079 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3081 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3083 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3085 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3087 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3089 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3091 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3093 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3095 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3097 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3099 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3101 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3103 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3105 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3107 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3109 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3111 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3113 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3115 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3117 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3119 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3121 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3123 FLOAT RD_ONLY

3125 FLOAT RD_ONLY

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Report from Model Austin

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Report Name Report Type

Analysis Analysis

Calibration Calibration

Final Calibration Final Calibration

Raw Data Raw Data

Every Run Everyrun Average

Hourly Hourly Average

24 Hour Daily Average

Weekly Weekly Average

Monthly Monthly Average

Variable Variable Average

Report Name Report Template

Analysis /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/Default_AnalysisReport.xml

Calibration /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/CalibrationReport.xml

Final Calibration /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/FinalCalibrationReport.xml

Raw Data /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/RawDataAvgReport.xml

Every Run /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/EveryrunAvgReport.xml

Hourly /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/HourlyAvgReport.xml

24 Hour /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/DailyAvgReport.xml

Weekly /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/WeeklyAvgReport.xml

Monthly /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/MonthlyAvgReport.xml

Variable /home/Daniel/ReportTemplates/VariableAvgReport.xml

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5.13 Deleting archived data from the gas chromatograph

To delete archived data and reset the GC memory, do the following:

1. Select Reset Archive Data... from the Logs/Reports menu. The

Reset Archive Data window displays.

Figure 5-49. The Reset Archive Data window

2. Select the types of data that you want to delete.

Note

To select all the options, click Select All. To clear all options, click Deselect All.

3. Click Reset. MON 20/20 displays a confirmation dialog.

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4. Click Yes. MON 20/20 clears the GC’s memory. New archived records

will begin accumulating again as analysis and calibration runs occur.

5.14 The molecular weight vs. response factor graph

The Molecular Weight Vs. Response Factor window, which can be useful

in checking valve function, displays a graph that consists of the following

information:

• Log (Molecular Weight) vs. Log (Response Factor) scatter plot graph

showing the actual measured values for the following "normal"

alkanes:

-Methane (C1)

-Ethane (C2)

-Propane (C3)

-Butane (C4)

-Pentane (C5)

• A trend line (best fit straight line);

Note

The ideal trend line would be linear.

• R-squared correlation coefficient.

Note

The closer RSq is to 1, the better.

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Figure 5-50. Molecular Weight vs. Response Factor window

This graph is only available for calibration streams, which can be selected

from the Stream drop-down list. By default, the newest final calibration

data is used to generate the graph, but any archived final calibration file

can be used by selecting it from the Final Calibration Record drop-down

list.

To print the graph, click Print.

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Section 6: Controlling Analyses

The options in the Control pull-down menu allow

you to manage analysis runs as well as calibration,

validation and baseline runs. Control menu

commands also allow you to stop an analysis run

immediately or at the end of the run.

6.1 Halting an analysis

Before a new analysis run can be initiated, the current analysis must be

stopped. To stop the current analysis at the end of its cycle, do the

following:

1. There are three ways to halt an analysis run:

• Select Halt... from the Control menu.

•Press F3.

• Click on the Toolbar.

If you running in a mode that uses two detectors, MON 20/20 displays

a selector window.

Figure 6-1. The selector window

2. Choose the appropriate detector. A confirmation message displays.

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Figure 6-2. Confirmation message

3. Click Yes and the analysis will stop at the end of the current cycle.

Use the Mode column on the GC Status Bar to monitor the status of

the operation. When the analysis has halted, the Mode value will be

“Idle”.

Figure 6-3. The GC Status Bar

6.2 Auto sequencing

Use this function to start continuous GC analysis runs that follow a

predefined stream sequence. See “Creating a stream sequence for a

detector” on page 4-78 for detailed instructions on configuring the

predefined sequence.

Note

If an analysis run is in progress, it must be stopped before auto sequencing can be

started. See “Stopping an Analysis Run” on page 6-9 for more information.

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To initiate auto-sequencing, do the following:

1. There are three ways of initiating auto sequencing:

• Select Auto Sequence... from the Control menu.

•Press F2.

• Click on the Toolbar.

A confirmation message displays.

Figure 6-4. Confirmation message

2. Check the Purge stream for 60 seconds check box to set the purging

option. The checkbox is selected by default.

Note

Purging allows sample gas to flow through the sample loop for 60 seconds prior to

beginning the first analysis.

3. Click Yes and auto sequencing starts. Use the Mode column on the

GC Status Bar to monitor the status of the analysis run.

Figure 6-5. The GC Status Bar

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Note

To view the results of the Auto Sequence run, select Report Display from the Logs/

Reports menu.

6.3 Analyzing a single stream

Note

If an analysis run is in progress, it must be stopped before auto sequencing can be

started. See “Stopping an Analysis Run” on page 6-9 for more information.

To start an analysis run on a single calibration or sample stream, do the

following:

1. Select Single Stream... from the Control menu. A confirmation

message displays.

Figure 6-6. Confirmation message

2. Select a stream from the Stream menu.

3. Check the Purge stream for 60 seconds check box to set the purging

option. The checkbox is selected by default.

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Note

Purging allows sample gas to flow through the sample loop for 60 seconds prior to

beginning the first analysis.

4. Check the Continuous operation check box to set or unset repetitive

analysis. The checkbox is selected by default.

5. Click OK and the analysis starts. Use the Mode column on the GC

Status Bar to monitor the status of the analysis run.

Figure 6-7. The GC Status Bar

Note

To view the results of the Auto Sequence run, select Report Display from the Logs/

Reports menu.

6.4 Calibrating the gas chromatograph

Calibration runs are determined by the CDT and Streams settings. See

“Managing Component Data Tables” on page 4-5 and “Creating a stream

sequence for a detector” on page 4-78 for detailed instructions on how to

edit these settings.

To calibrate a GC, do the following:

1. Select Calibration... from the Control menu. The Start Calibration

window displays.

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Figure 6-8. The Start Calibration window

Note

If the GC is in Auto Sequence mode, calibration will not start until two or more analysis

runs have been completed. This delay is required to complete the current analysis and

the analysis of the stream currently purging through the valve.

2. Select a stream from the Stream menu.

3. Check the Purge stream for 60 seconds check box to set the purging

option. The checkbox is selected by default.

Note

Purging allows sample gas to flow through the sample loop for 60 seconds prior to

beginning the first analysis.

4. Select the desired calibration type.

(a.) Select Normal to perform a manual calibration in which the CDT

for the selected stream(s) will be updated with calibration data

unless the data is outside the acceptable deviations, as listed on the

CDT. For more information, see “Managing Component Data

Tables” on page 4-5.

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(b.) Select Forced to perform a manual calibration in which the CDT

for the selected stream(s) will be updated with calibration data

even if that data is outside the acceptable deviations, as listed on

the CDT. For more information, see “Managing Component Data

Tables” on page 4-5.

5. Click OK and the calibration starts. Use the Mode column on the GC

Status Bar to monitor the status of the operation.

Figure 6-9. The GC Status Bar

Note

To view the results of the Auto Sequence run, select Report Display from the Logs/

Reports menu.

6.5 Validating the Gas Chromatograph

During a validation run, the GC performs a test analysis to verify that it

is working properly. The test analysis is performed on a gas whose

component concentrations are already known; if the GC’s results deviate

significantly from the predetermined data, an alarm is generated.

Validation runs are determined by the validation data table and streams

settings. See “Managing Validation Data Tables” on page 4-35 and

“Creating a stream sequence for a detector” on page 4-78 for detailed

instructions on how to edit these settings.

To validate the GC, do the following:

1. Select Validation... from the Control menu. The Start Validation

window displays.

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Figure 6-10. The Start Validation window

Note

If the GC is in Auto Sequence mode, validation will not start until two or more analysis

runs have been completed. This delay is required to complete the current analysis and

the analysis of the stream currently purging through the valve.

2. Check the Purge stream for 60 seconds check box to set the purging

option. The checkbox is selected by default.

Note

Purging allows sample gas to flow through the sample loop for 60 seconds prior to

beginning the first analysis.

3. Click OK and the validation starts. Use the Mode column on the GC

Status Bar to monitor the status of the operation.

Figure 6-11. The GC Status Bar

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6.6 Stopping an Analysis Run

Note

This function forces the system into Idle mode. If Stop Now is performed while an

analysis is in progress, the components may continue to elute from the columns during.

No analysis data will be generated.

Do not perform a Stop Now unless absolutely necessary. Whenever possible, use the

Halt function.

To immediately stop an analysis run, do the following:

1. Select Stop Now... from the Control menu. A confirmation message

displays.

Figure 6-12. Confirmation message

2. Click Yes and the current analysis stops.

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Section 7: Using MON 20/20 Tools

The options in the Tools pull-down menu allow you

to do the following:

•Use the Modbus Test program to confirm that

data is being accurately relayed from the gas

chromatograph to the PC.

•Manage users.

•Adjust the sensitivity of the LOI keys.

•Install upgrades to the GC.

7.1 Using the Modbus Test program

Use the Modbus program to poll the GC’s Modbus registers (or registers

from another device) to confirm that data is accurately relayed from the

gas chromatograph to the PC. Then, as necessary, assign data types to

the returned data. See “Assigning scale ranges to User_Modbus

registers” on page 7-15 for more information. You can save all settings to

a file for future reference.

You can use this program to facilitate software debugging or for special

installations. With this program, you can troubleshoot any device that

employs registers including the GC, an ultrasonic meter, or a flow

computer.

Traditionally, Modbus registers are polled by using a data collection

system (DCS). To facilitate installation and debugging, the Modbus

program emulates a DCS.

NOT REQIURED FOR NORMAL GC OPERATION

The Modbus Test is reserved for advanced functions. The Modbus Test function is not

required for normal GC operation. Skip this section unless you are developing software,

engaging in a software debugging process, or designing a custom installation that

directly accesses the GC Controller Modbus registers.

CAUTION

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This section provides detailed instructions for using the Modbus program.

Use this program only if you are familiar with Modbus communication

protocol and the operation of MON 20/20.

7.1.1 Comparing Modbus protocols

MON 20/20 and the Modbus program can accommodate two different

Modbus protocols: SIM_2251 and User_Modbus. Separate Modbus

registers are reserved for each protocol; therefore, some settings for MON

20/20 and WinMB depend on which Modbus protocol is used.

The protocol you need depends, ultimately, on the hardware used for data

acquisition from the GC Modbus register contents.

The following comparison should help clarify the differences between the

two protocols as well as the utility of each.

Table 7-1. Comparing SIM_2251 and User_Modbus Protocols

SIM_2251 User_Modbus

Serial slave port Serial slave port

Modified protocol that allows floating point

numbers to be transmitted over Modbus via 2251

emulation slave type

Standard Gould protocol that accommodates PLC

Emulation LO-HI (PLC-LH)

Most register contents are predefined; some

registers can be user-defined

Predefined Boolean (coils)

User-defined Numeric (registers)

Data types are predefined for registers 1000 to

9000

Data types are user-defined

Variables assigned to registers can be listed in the

GC Config Report. For instructions and an

example report, see Section 5.12. See Appendix C

for more detail about individual registers.

Variables assigned to registers can be listed in the

GC Config Report. For instructions and an

example report, see Section 5.12. See Appendix C

for more detail about individual registers.

When using the Modbus program, set Register

Mode to “DANIEL” to view register contents.

When using the Modbus program, set Register

Mode to “PLC- LH” or “PLC-HL” to view register

contents.

It is not necessary to assign scales to registers. It may be necessary to assign scales to registers, to

convert floating point values to whole integer

representations.

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7.1.2 Setting communication parameters

To determine or reset the communications parameters used by the

Modbus program, do the following:

1. Select Modbus Test... from the Tools menu. The Modbus Test

Program window displays. The current port settings display in the

window’s title bar.

Figure 7-1. The Modbus Test Program window with current port setting in title bar

Note

If MON 20/20 displays an error message, verify the installation directory via the

Program Settings window (see Section 1.2.5).

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2. Click Port Setup. The Port Setup window appears.

Figure 7-2. The Port Setup window

3. Make the appropriate configuration changes. The following table lists

the typical setting for each parameter:

Parameter Typical Setting

Port COM1 or COM2

Baud Rate 9600

Data Bits 7 or 8

Parity Even or None

Stop Bits 1

Flow Control None

Read Timeout 500 ms

Try 2

Register Mode Daniel (SIM_2251)

PLC-LH (User_Modbus)

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Note

For a direct connection to the GC, ensure that the port setting is the same as the Com ID

number of the serial port used.

4. Click OK.

7.1.3 Getting Modbus Data

To read or write register contents to the GC, or any other device, do the

following:

Note

Before retrieving data, print a GC Config Report (see Section 5.12) and review the

Communication section to learn the variable names that are assigned to the Modbus

registers.

Note

Modbus registers assigned to alarms are application-specific.

1. In the Slave Addr field, type the COM ID of the GC. The Modbus

program will accept a slave address value of 1 to 247.

To use Broadcast Mode, which directs the Modbus program to poll all

known devices, enter 0 in the Slave Addr field. Each device interprets

this poll attempt as an instruction to read and take action; however, a

response message may not be received by the Modbus program.

Note

Changes are applied to the corresponding register value at each device.

Protocol ASCII Modbus

RTU Modbus

Parameter Typical Setting

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2. Select the desired read or write option from the Function pull down

menu.

3. Type the starting register value in the Data Addr field.

Note

The data type is set automatically by the Modbus program, based on the specified data

address.

4. In the Quantity field, type the number of registers to be retrieved. The

Modbus program will accept a quantity value of 1 to 2016. The

requested number of registers cannot exceed the amount contained by

the selected message block but you can retrieve a partial block. You

cannot cross a message block boundary.

Also, in Standard Modbus mode each register is 16 bits. Therefore,

integers (SHORT) consist of 1 register while floats (FLOAT) and long

integers (LONG) consist of 2 registers.

Note

Boolean registers are not user-defined (for either SIM_2251 or User_Modbus) and

primarily contain alarm flags useful for debugging. To view the contents of Boolean

registers, select the 1 (Read Coil) function code.

Numeric registers for User_Modbus can be user-defined. To view the contents of

Numeric registers, select the 3 (Read Regs) function code.

Function Code Description Broadcast

1 (Read Coil) Reads one or more coil values.

2 (Read Input Status) Reads one or more input status values.

3 (Read Multiple Regs) Reads one or more register values.

4 (Read Input Regs) Reads one or more input register values.

5 (Set Single Coil) set (write) one coil value

6 (Set Single Reg) set (write) one register value

15 (Set Multiple Coils) set (write) multiple coil values

16 (Set Multiple Regs) set (write) multiple register values

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5. Type the desired repeat count, which is the number of times the

Modbus program should read or set the specified registers before

ceasing transmission, in the Repeat field. The Modbus program will

accept a repeat value of 1 to 9999. A value of –1 produces an infinite

polling loop that can be terminated by clicking Stop.

7.1.4 Transmitting using a single data type

To assign a data type to a group of registers you will read or edit, do the

following:

Note

Before retrieving data, print a GC Config Report (see Section 5.12) and review the

Communication section to learn the variable names that are assigned to the Modbus

registers.

1. In the Slave Addr field, type the COM ID of the GC. The Modbus

program will accept a slave address value of 1 to 247.

To use Broadcast Mode, which directs the Modbus program to poll all

known devices, enter 0 in the Slave Addr field. Each device interprets

this poll attempt as an instruction to read and take action; however, a

response message may not be received by the Modbus program.

Note

Changes are applied to the corresponding register value at each device.

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2. Select the desired read or write option from the Function pull down

menu.

3. Type the starting register value in the Data Addr field.

Note

The data type is set automatically by the Modbus program, based on the specified data

address.

4. In the Quantity field, type the number of registers to be retrieved. The

Modbus program will accept a quantity value of 1 to 2016. The

requested number of registers cannot exceed the amount contained by

the selected message block but you can retrieve a partial block. You

cannot cross a message block boundary.

Also, in Standard Modbus mode each register is 16 bits. Therefore,

integers (SHORT) consist of 1 register while floats (FLOAT) and long

integers (LONG) consist of 2 registers.

Note

Boolean registers are not user-defined (for either SIM_2251 or User_Modbus) and

primarily contain alarm flags useful for debugging. To view the contents of Boolean

registers, select the 1 (Read Coil) function code.

Numeric registers for User_Modbus can be user-defined. To view the contents of

Numeric registers, select the 3 (Read Regs) function code.

Function Code Description Broadcast

1 (Read Coil) Reads one or more coil values.

2 (Read Input Status) Reads one or more input status values.

3 (Read Multiple Regs) Reads one or more register values.

4 (Read Input Regs) Reads one or more input register values.

5 (Set Single Coil) set (write) one coil value

6 (Set Single Reg) set (write) one register value

15 (Set Multiple Coils) set (write) multiple coil values

16 (Set Multiple Regs) set (write) multiple register values

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5. Type the desired repeat count, which is the number of times the

Modbus program should read or set the specified registers before

ceasing transmission, in the Repeat field. The Modbus program will

accept a repeat value of 1 to 9999. A value of –1 produces an infinite

polling loop that can be terminated by clicking Stop.

6. Select the Use <data type> to decode registers check box.

7. Select a data type from the pull-down menu. The following table lists

the default data types for each block of SIM_2251 registers.

Note

To ensure the best data type assignments, review a GC Config Report.

8. Click Transmit to retrieve the selected registers (i.e., the specified

data addresses) from the GC. The transmitted/received packet data

displays in the Packet Input-Output window.

9. Click Stop to end the transmission of the data and to return to the

Modbus Function Selection options.

Register Range Default Type

1000 – 2999 Boolean

3000 – 4999 Integer

5000 – 6900 Long

7000 – 8999 Float

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7.1.5 Transmitting using a template

Templates are best used when decoding mixed data types because the

template contains data that the Modbus program can use to determine

which data type should be assigned to which register.

To create a new template or to use an existing template, do the following:

Note

Before retrieving data, print a GC Config Report (see Section 5.12) and review the

Communication section to learn the variable names that are assigned to the Modbus

registers.

1. In the Slave Addr field, type the COM ID of the GC. The Modbus

program will accept a slave address value of 1 to 247.

To use Broadcast Mode, which directs the Modbus program to poll all

known devices, enter 0 in the Slave Addr field. Each device interprets

this poll attempt as an instruction to read and take action; however, a

response message may not be received by the Modbus program.

Note

Changes are applied to the corresponding register value at each device.

2. Select the desired read or write option from the Function pull down

menu.

Function Code Description Broadcast

1 (Read Coil) Reads one or more coil values.

2 (Read Input Status) Reads one or more input status values.

3 (Read Multiple Regs) Reads one or more register values.

4 (Read Input Regs) Reads one or more input register values.

5 (Set Single Coil) set (write) one coil value

6 (Set Single Reg) set (write) one register value

15 (Set Multiple Coils) set (write) multiple coil values

16 (Set Multiple Regs) set (write) multiple register values

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3. Type the starting register value in the Data Addr field.

Note

The data type is set automatically by the Modbus program, based on the specified data

address.

4. In the Quantity field, type the number of registers to be retrieved. The

Modbus program will accept a quantity value of 1 to 2016. The

requested number of registers cannot exceed the amount contained by

the selected message block but you can retrieve a partial block. You

cannot cross a message block boundary.

Also, in Standard Modbus mode each register is 16 bits. Therefore,

integers (SHORT) consist of 1 register while floats (FLOAT) and long

integers (LONG) consist of 2 registers.

Note

Boolean registers are not user-defined (for either SIM_2251 or User_Modbus) and

primarily contain alarm flags useful for debugging. To view the contents of Boolean

registers, select the 1 (Read Coil) function code.

Numeric registers for User_Modbus can be user-defined. To view the contents of

Numeric registers, select the 3 (Read Regs) function code.

5. Type the desired repeat count, which is the number of times the

Modbus program should read or set the specified registers before

ceasing transmission, in the Repeat field. The Modbus program will

accept a repeat value of 1 to 9999. A value of –1 produces an infinite

polling loop that can be terminated by clicking Stop.

6. Depending on your intent, select Use template to decode registers or

Use template to decode logs. The Record No field becomes active.

7. Enter the desired record number in the Record No field. To verify

which record number should be entered, consult the Modbus

specifications for your device. For more information on GC Modbus

registers, see Appendix C.

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The following table describes the relationship between templates and

record numbers:

8. Click Edit Template. The Template File window displays with a new

template.

Figure 7-3. The Edit Template window

9. To open an existing template file, click Open. The Select Template

Configuration File dialog displays.

10.Locate and select the template file, and then click Open. Template

files are saved with the .cfg extension.

Data Type Setting Other Setting(s) Result

Register template • Enter Data Addr value.

• Enter Record No. value.

• Enter Quantity value.

Read Quantity fields (i.e., the number of fields

specified by the Quantity setting) from the

specified Record No. of the register (Data

Addr).

Log template • Enter Record No. value. Read all fields associated with the Record No.

• Enter Data Addr value.

• Enter “0” for the Record

No. value.

Read all fields in all records for the specified

log register (Data Addr).

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11.To edit the template, select a data type for each desired offset.

12.To change all offsets to the same data type, change the first offset to

the desired data type, and then click Auto Reset. The data type for

the remainder of the offsets switch to the data type of the first offset.

13.To save the displayed file to disk, click Save As.... The Select

Template Configuration File dialog appears. Type in a filename and

click Save.

14.Click OK to apply your selections and return to the main window.

7.1.6 Setting the log parameters

The Log Data window allows you to log the polled data to a specified file.

Note

The Log Data function is not necessary to transmit Modbus data. To disable this

function, clear the Enable Logging ‘Data’ Registers and Values check box on the Log

Data window.

To set the log parameters for the Modbus program, do the following:

1. Click Log Data. The Log Data window displays.

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Figure 7-4. The Log Data window

2. Select the Enable Logging ‘Data’ Registers and Values check box to

enable data logging and to activate the Log Data Parameters

section.

3. Select a Logging Mode from the pull-down menu. You have the

following options:

•Continuous mode records the polled data continuously until the

connection is terminated or data logging is disabled by clearing

the Enable Logging ‘Data’ Registers and Values check box.

•Sampling mode records the polled data based on the time

interval that you set in the Time Interval between consecutive

logs text box. Time intervals can be set in seconds, minutes, or

hours.

4. Select a type of logging. You have the following options:

•Append adds this log to the file specified, preserving previously

logged data.

•Reset deletes the previously-logged data and saves only this new

log.

5. Click Save As.... The Save As window displays. The file can be saved

as a tab-delimited text file or a Microsoft Excel file. Type in a

filename and click Save.

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7.1.7 Saving Modbus data

To save the data table to a separate file, do the following:

1. Click Save Data. The Save ‘Data’ Displayed As dialog appears. The

file can be saved as a tab-delimited text file, an HTML file or a

Microsoft Excel file.

2. Type in a filename and click Save.

7.1.8 Printing Modbus data

To print Modbus data, click Print Data. The standard print dialog

displays.

MON 20/20 prints the report to your previously configured printer. See

Section 1.7 for more information.

7.1.9 Assigning scale ranges to User_Modbus registers

By assigning scale ranges, floating point data can be converted to integer

values. This is an optional task that applies to applications using the

User_Modbus protocol.

Use the Register command described in Section 4.12.4, “Viewing or

editing scales” on page 92 to assign scale ranges. See Appendix C for more

information regarding the gas chromatograph’s Modbus registers.

7.2 Troubleshooting communication errors

The Modbus program’s Error Log is maintained in a circular buffer that

holds up to 512 entries.

The Modbus program tracks the errors for a given session but does not

store them. When you exit the Modbus program, all errors are cleared.

To view any communication errors that occurred during the data

transfer, do the following:

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1. Click Error.... The Error window appears.

Figure 7-5. The Error window

Note

Double-click a Description cell to “scroll through” the displayed text.

2. To view all errors that have occurred in this session, click Update.

3. To delete all entries to date, click Clear.

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7.3 Managing users

Use the User

Administration

commands to create or

delete users, change

passwords, and to

monitor PC-to-GC

connections.

Login security is at the gas chromatograph level instead of at the

software level. This means that you no longer have to log in after starting

MON 20/20—but you do have to log in to the gas chromatograph to which

you are trying to connect. This also means that if you create a new user,

that user is only valid for the GC to which you are connected. You cannot

connect to any other GC unless you create the same user on it first.

MON 20/20 recognizes the following four user types, or roles, each with

an increasing level of access to functionality:

•Read-only - A read-only user has the lowest level of access and can

view data but cannot make any changes. A read-only user can change

his or her password only.

•Regular - A regular user has all of the privileges of a read-only user,

as well as the ability to acknowledge and clear alarms. A regular user

can also control the GC through MON 20/20’s Control menus. A

regular user can change his or her password only and cannot create or

delete other users.

•Super User - A super user has all of the privileges of a regular user,

as well as the ability to manage and control the GC through MON 20/

20’s Application and Hardware menus. A super user can change his or

her password only and cannot create or delete other users.

•Administrator - An administrator has complete access to all of MON

20/20’s commands and functions, as well as the ability to manage all

other users by creating or deleting user accounts, and changing

passwords.

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Note

Each GC ships with two administrator accounts: daniel and emerson. By default,

these two accounts do not require a password, but a password can be added, if desired.

The following table lists in detail the functions and commands that

are available to each user role:

Menu Commands Admin

User

Super

User

Regular

User

Read-Only

User

File Connection Directory Y Y Y Y

Program Settings Y Y Y Y

Print Setup Y Y Y Y

Chromatograph Connect Y Y Y Y

Disconnect Y Y Y Y

Chromatogram Viewer Y Y Y Y

Chromatogram - Forced

Cal

YYN N

GC Time Y Y read-only read-only

Hardware Heaters Y Y read-only read-only

Valves Y Y read-only read-only

Detectors Y Y read-only read-only

Discrete Inputs Y Y read-only read-only

Discrete Outputs Y Y read-only read-only

Analog Inputs Y Y read-only read-only

Analog Outputs Y Y read-only read-only

Installed Hardware read-only read-only read-only read-only

Application System Y Y read-only read-only

Component Data Y Y read-only read-only

Timed Events Y Y read-only read-only

Calculations - Control Y Y read-only read-only

Calculations - Averages Y Y read-only read-only

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Calculations - User

Defined

Y Y read-only read-only

Limit Alarms Y Y read-only read-only

System Alarms Y Y read-only read-only

Streams Y Y read-only read-only

Stream Sequence Y Y read-only read-only

Communication Y Y read-only read-only

Logs/Reports Unack/Active Alarms Y Y Y read-only

Alarm Logs read-only read-only read-only read-only

Ack/Clear Alarms Y Y Y N

Maintenance Log Y Y Y read-only

Event Log read-only read-only read-only read-only

Report Display read-only read-only read-only read-only

Archive Report read-only read-only read-only read-only

Printer Control Y Y Y read-only

Trend Data read-only read-only read-only read-only

Reset Archive Data Y N N N

Control Start Auto Seq Y Y Y N

Start Single Stream Y Y Y N

Halt Y Y Y N

Calibration Y Y Y N

Stop Y Y Y N

Tools User Administration Y N N N

Change User Password Any Own Own Own

Menu Commands Admin

User

Super

User

Regular

User

Read-Only

User

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7.3.1 Creating users

Note

You must be logged in as an administrator.

To create a user, do the following:

1. Select Tools → Users → User Administration.... The User

Administration window appears, displaying a list of current users and

their role levels.

Figure 7-6. The User Administration window

2. To add a user, click Add User. The Add User window displays.

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Figure 7-7. The Add User window

3. Enter the appropriate information into the text fields.

4. Click OK. MON 20/20 creates the new user and adds it to the User

table on the User Administration window.

7.3.2 Exporting a list of user profiles

To save a list of users, along with their role levels and passwords, do the

following:

1. Select Tools → Users → User Administration.... The User

Administration window appears, displaying a list of current users and

their role levels.

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Figure 7-8. The User Administration window

2. Click Export File. The Export User File window displays.

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Figure 7-9. The Export User File window

3. Navigate to where you want to save the file, if necessary.

4. Type in a file name or use the pre-generated name provided.

5. Click Save.

7.3.3 Importing a list of user profiles

To load a list of users, along with their role levels and passwords, do the

following:

1. Select Tools → Users → User Administration.... The User

Administration window appears, displaying a list of current users and

their role levels.

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Figure 7-10. The User Administration window

2. Click Import File. The Import User File window displays.

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Figure 7-11. The Import User File window

3. Navigate to where the file is located, if necessary.

Note

User files have the .xusr extension.

4. Click on the file to be loaded.

5. Click Open. The users will be added to the User Administration

window.

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7.3.4 Editing users

Note

You must be logged in as an administrator.

To edit a user’s name, role level or password, do the following:

1. Select Tools → Users → User Administration.... The User

Administration window appears, displaying a list of current users and

their role levels.

Figure 7-12. The User Administration window

2. Select the user whose role you want to edit and click Edit User. The

Edit User window displays.

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Figure 7-13. The Edit User window

3. Change the appropriate information as required.

4. Click OK. MON 20/20 makes the requested changes and returns to

the User Administration window.

7.3.5 Removing a user

To remove a user, do the following:

1. Select Tools → Users → User Administration.... The User

Administration window appears, displaying a list of current users and

their role levels.

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Figure 7-14. The User Administration window

2. Select the user you want to delete and click Remove User. A

confirmation message displays.

3. Click Yes. MON 20/20 deletes the user and returns to the User

Administration window.

7.3.6 Changing a user’s password

A user without administrator-level access can only change his or her

password.

1. Select Select Tools → Users → Change User Password.... The

Change User Password window displays.

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Figure 7-15. The Change User Password window

2. Enter the appropriate information in the text fields and click OK.

7.3.7 Resetting the adminstrator password

To reset an administrator password, do the following:

1. Start MON 20/20 and select Users → Reset Administrator User /

Password. The following warning displays:

Figure 7-16. Password reset warning message

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2. Click Yes. The Connect to GC window displays.

Figure 7-17. The Connect to GC window

3. Click the Ethernet button that corresponds to the GC whose

password you want to reset. MON 20/20 will connect to the GC and

generate a Password Reset Request ID. The MON 20/20 - Password

Reset window displays.

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Figure 7-18. The MON 20/20 - Password Reset window

4. Click Copy to Clipboard and email the Password Reset Request ID

to tech.service@emerson.com. You will be sent a Password Reset

Key.

5. After you receive the Password Reset Key, return to the Connect to

GC window and again click the Ethernet button that corresponds to

the GC whose password you want to reset. The Login window

displays.

Figure 7-19. Login window

6. Enter the User Name and the Password Reset Key and click OK.

MON 20/20 will connect to the GC. To change the Password Reset

Key, see “Changing a user’s password” on page 7-28.

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7.3.8 Finding out who is connected to the gas chromatograph

To ascertain which users are connect to the GC, select Tools → Users →

Logged on Users.... The Logged on Users window displays with a list of

the users who are currently logged on to the GC, along with each user’s IP

address.

Figure 7-20. The Logged on Users window

7.4 Upgrading the firmware

This command allows you to download upgrades to the GC’s firmware.

To download an upgrade, do the following:

1. Select Upgrade Firmware... from the Tools menu. The Upgrade

Firmware window displays. The Currently Install Versions section

details the status of the currently-installed applications.

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Figure 7-21. The Upgrade Firmware window

2. Click Open. The Open Download File dialog displays.

3. Locate and select the desired .zip file and click Open. The .zip file’s

content information displays in the Upgrade section of the Upgrade

Firmware window. The Information column will alert you to the new

files that should be selected and downloaded to the GC.

Note

If the upgrade file contains a program that is newer than what is currently installed on

the GC, it will automatically be selected to downloading.

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4. Select the check boxes for the files that you want to download to the

GC and click Download. While the files are downloading, you can

monitor their status in the Upgrade Progress section.

Figure 7-22. The Upgrade Firmware window

Note

If you want to halt the download, click Cancel Download.

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5. When the download completes successfully, a confirmation message

displays. Click OK. MON 20/20 disconnects from the GC and the GC

reboots.

7.5 Cold booting

Cold booting the GC clears all its stored analysis files and logs and resets

all the tables to the default settings. This is a necessary step towards

refurbishing the GC or CPU board.

7.6 Viewing diagnostics

MON 20/20 provides a diagnostics window that displays vital statistics

about the following software boards’ revision and voltage levels:

• Preamp board

• Heater/Solenoid board

• Base IO board

This information can be useful when troubleshooting maintenance issues

and in deciding if further action is required.

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To view the Diagnostics window, select Diagnostics... from the Tools

menu.

Figure 7-23. The Diagnostics window

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7.7 Adjusting the sensitivity of the LOI Keys

To adjust the sensitivity of the LOI keys, do the following:

1. Select LOI Key Sensitivity from the Tools menu. The LOI Key

Sensitivity window displays.

Figure 7-24. The LOI Key Sensitivity window

2. Adjust the sensitivity for a key by sliding the bar up or down. Raising

the bar increases the sensitivity or the key; lowering the bar decreases

the sensitivity.

Note

To manipulate all of the sliders togethers, select the Apply same key sensitivity to all

keys check box.

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Note

Click Restore Factory Defaults to return the sliders to their original settings.

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

7.8 Setting the ROC card type

To set the card type for a ROC card, do the following:

1. Select ROC Cards... from the Tools menu. The ROC Cards window

displays.

Figure 7-25. The Roc Cards window

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2. Select the card type for the ROC card from the ROC Card Type drop-

down list. The options are:

• None (Default)

• ROC Analog Output

• ROC Communication Module RS-232

• ROC Communication Module RS-485

3. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

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A

Appendix A, Component Data Table

This appendix provides a sample standard component data table as well

as a table of the ISO-related components.

•Table A-1, Example Standard Component Data Table

•Table A-2, ISO Component Data Table

All values depend on a base pressure of 14.73 PSIA and a base

temperature of 60 oF (15.56 oC).

BTU components reference GPA Standard 2145-09.

Note

An asterisk (*) denotes components that are assigned temporary I.D. codes, starting

with 150, as they are used.

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Table A-1 Example Standard Component Data Table

Component Name

Mol

Wt

Reid

Vapor

Rel Dens

Gas

Rel Dens

Liquid Lb/Gal GPM Factor

Gross Dry

BTU

Net Dry

BTU

AGA 8

Component

Daniel Sim

2251 I.D.

No.

Acetylene 26.04 0 0.899 0.615 0 0 1476.9 1426.5 Ethane 22

Air 28.9625 0 1 0.87586 7.3022 0.104759 0 0 AIRmix1 26

Argon 39.95 0 1.3792 0 0 0 0 0 Argon 46

Ammonia 17.03 212 0.588 0.6173 5.15 0.0874 435.4 359.8 None *

Benzene 78.11 3.224 2.6969 0.8844 7.373 0.2798 3750.5 3599.2 n-Hexane *

Butanes 58.1222 62.1055 2.0068 0.573515 4.78155 0.32117 3264.64 3012.45 n-Butane 33

Butene-1 56.11 63.05 1.9372 0.6013 5.013 0.2956 3087 2885.4 n-Butane 28

Butenes 56.11 55.448 1.9372 0.6097 5.0833 0.2916 3077.4 2875.73 n-Butane 32

1,2-Butadiene 54.09 20 1.8676 0.658 5.486 0.2604 2946.7 2795.5 n-Butane 35

1,3-Butadiene 54.09 60 1.8676 0.6272 5.229 0.2732 2886.6 2735.3 n-Butane 34

C3+ 44.0956 188.62 1.5225 0.50719 4.2285 0.275429 2521.92 2320.36 Propane 47

C4+ 58.1222 51.567 2.0068 0.5842 4.8706 0.315183 3269.85 3017.97 n-Butane 48

C4=1 56.11 63.05 1.9372 0.6013 5.013 0.2956 3087 2885.4 n-Butane 29

C5+ 72.1488 15.576 2.4911 0.63071 5.2584 0.362396 4017.97 3715.58 n-Pentane 49

C6+ 47/35/17 95.9558 3.01891 3.31309 0.679907 5.66853 0.446214 5288.71 4900.62 C6mix1 08

C6+ 50/50/00 93.1887 3.29 3.21755 0.676145 5.63715 0.43619 5141.12 4762.99 C6mix2 09

C6+ Gpa 2261-99 93.1887 3.51579 3.21755 0.67556 5.63228 0.436267 5141.09 4762.99 C6mix3 10

C6+ 57/28/14 94.1904 3.37386 3.25214 0.677036 5.64458 0.439881 5194.53 4812.82 C6mix4 11

Carbon Monoxide 28.01 0 0.9671 0.801 6.68 0 321.2 321.2 CO 15

Carbon Dioxide 44.0095 0 1.5195 0.81716 6.8129 0.170618 0 0 CO2 17

Cis-2-Butene 56.11 45.54 1.9372 0.6271 5.228 0.2835 3079.3 2877.6 n-Butane 31

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COS 60.08 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None 42

CS2 76.14 0 2.6298 0 0 0 1267 1267 None 41

Cyclohexane 84.16 3.264 2.9057 0.7834 6.531 0.3403 4492.1 4189.4 n-Hexane *

Cyclopentane 70.14 9.914 2.4215 0.7504 6.256 0.2961 3772.4 3520.2 n-Pentane *

Diisobutyl 114.23 1.101 3.9439 0.6979 5.819 0.5185 6247.9 5793.9 n-Octane *

2,3-Dimethbutan 86.18 7.404 2.9753 0.6664 5.556 0.4096 4756 4403.1 n-Hexane *

2,2-Dimethpenta 100.21 3.492 3.4596 0.6782 5.654 0.4682 5494.6 5091.4 n-Heptane *

2,4-Dimethpenta 100.21 3.292 3.4596 0.6773 5.647 0.4686 5499.4 5096 n-Heptane *

3,3-Dimethpenta 100.2 2.773 3.4596 0.6976 5.816 0.455 5501.5 5098.2 n-Heptane *

Ethane 30.069 800 1.0382 0.35628 2.9704 0.267369 1773.79 1622.75 Ethane 01

Ethyl Alcohol 46.07 2.3 1.5906 0.794 6.62 0.1839 1602.8 1451.5 None *

Ethylbenzene 106.17 0.371 3.6655 0.8718 7.268 0.3858 5234.3 4982 n-Octane *

Ethylene 28.0532 0 0.9686 0 0 0 1603.4 1502.47 Ethane 21

Ethylene Oxide 44.05 0 1.49 0 0 0 1459.4 1410.2 None 36

3-Ethylpentane 100.21 2.012 3.4596 0.7028 5.859 0.4517 5513.4 5110.1 n-Heptane *

H2S 34.0809 395 1.1767 0.79886 6.6602 0.135156 638.57 588.15 H2S 40

HCL 36.46 925 1.2588 0.8558 7.135 0.1349 0 0 None *

Helium 4.0026 0 0.1382 0.12486 1.041 0.101559 0 0 Helium 13

Hydrogen 2.02 0 0.0696 0.07 0 0 325 274.4 Hydrogen 12

i-Butane 58.1222 72.644 2.0068 0.56283 4.6925 0.327158 3259.42 3006.94 i-Butane 03

i-Butene 56.11 63.4 1.9372 0.6004 5.006 0.296 3068.2 2866.5 n-Butane 27

i-Pentane 72.1488 20.474 2.4911 0.62514 5.212 0.365621 4010.16 3707.56 i-Pentane 05

Table A-1 Example Standard Component Data Table (Continued)

Component Name

Mol

Wt

Reid

Vapor

Rel Dens

Gas

Rel Dens

Liquid Lb/Gal GPM Factor

Gross Dry

BTU

Net Dry

BTU

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i-Propylbenzene 120.19 0.188 4.1498 0.8663 7.223 0.4396 5976.6 5674 n-Nonane *

i-Octane 114.23 1.708 3.9439 0.6962 5.804 0.5199 6246.1 5792.2 n-Octane *

Methane 16.0425 5000 0.5539 0.3 2.5 0.169487 1012.34 911.5 Methane 00

Methyl Alcohol 32.04 4.63 1.1063 0.796 6.64 0.1275 868.7 767.9 None *

Methylcyclo C5 84.16 4.503 2.9057 0.7536 6.283 0.3538 4511.6 4209.1 n-Hexane *

Methylcyclo C6 98.19 1.609 3.39 0.774 6.453 0.4019 5228 4874.9 n-Heptane *

2-Methylhexane 100.21 2.271 3.4596 0.683 5.694 0.4647 5507.3 5104 n-Heptane *

3-Methylhexane 100.21 2.13 3.4596 0.6917 5.767 0.4589 5511.3 5107.8 n-Heptane *

m-Xylene 106.17 0.326 3.6655 0.8687 7.243 0.3871 5219.9 4967.8 n-Octane *

n-Butane 58.1222 51.567 2.0068 0.5842 4.8706 0.315183 3269.85 3017.97 n-Butane 04

n-Decane 142.2817 0.06148 4.9126 0.73458 6.1244 0.613636 7760.81 7206.63 n-Decane *

n-Heptane 100.2019 1.619 3.4597 0.68823 5.7379 0.461258 5515.33 5111.8 n-Heptane 45

n-Hexane 86.1754 4.961 2.9754 0.66406 5.5364 0.411121 4766.9 4414.19 n-Hexane 39

n-Nonane 128.2551 0.1809 4.4283 0.72224 6.0215 0.562592 7012.49 6508.02 n-Nonane 38

n-Octane 114.2285 0.5349 3.944 0.70655 5.8907 0.512168 6263.46 5809.41 n-Octane 20

n-Pentane 72.1488 15.576 2.4911 0.63071 5.2584 0.362396 4017.97 3715.58 n-Pentane 06

Neohexane 86.18 9.856 2.9753 0.654 5.453 0.4175 4747.2 4394.1 n-Hexane *

Neopentane 72.15 35.9 2.4911 0.5967 4.975 0.383 3993.9 3691.4 i-Pentane 07

Nitrogen 28.0134 0 0.9672 0.80687 6.7271 0.10999 0 0 Nitrogen 14

NO2 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None 19

NO 30.01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None *

N2O 44.02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None 18

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Component Name

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Wt

Reid

Vapor

Rel Dens

Gas

Rel Dens

Liquid Lb/Gal GPM Factor

Gross Dry

BTU

Net Dry

BTU

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o-Xylene 106.2 0.264 3.6655 0.8848 7.377 0.3801 5222 4969.7 n-Octane *

Oxygen 31.9988 0 1.1048 1.1423 9.5238 0.088739 0 0 Oxygen 16

1-Pentene 70.14 19.115 2.4215 0.6457 5.383 0.3441 3835.4 3583.3 n-Pentane 37

Propane 44.0956 188.62 1.5225 0.50719 4.2285 0.275429 2521.92 2320.36 Propane 02

Propadiene 40.07 0 1.411 0 0 0 2254.2 2254.2 Propane 24

Propylene 42.0797 227.3 1.4529 0.5226 4.3571 0.255087 2338.4 2187.05 Propane 23

Propyne 40.07 0 1.411 0 0 0 2246.2 2246.2 Propane 25

p-Xylene 106.17 0.342 3.6655 0.8657 7.218 0.3885 5220.8 4968.6 n-Octane *

Sulfur Dioxide 64.06 88 2.2117 1.397 11.65 0.1453 0 0 CO2 43

Styrene 104.15 0.24 3.5959 0.911 7.595 0.3622 5042.7 4841 n-Octane *

Toluene 92.14 1.032 3.1812 0.8718 7.268 0.3348 4485.4 4283.5 n-Heptane *

Trans-2-Butene 56.11 49.8 1.9372 0.61 5.086 0.2914 3075.1 2873.4 n-Butane 30

Triptane 100.21 3.374 3.4596 0.6946 5.791 0.4571 5496.2 5093 n-Heptane *

Water 18.0153 0.9505 0.62202 1 8.3372 0.057072 50.43 0 Water 44

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Component Name

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Wt

Reid

Vapor

Rel Dens

Gas

Rel Dens

Liquid Lb/Gal GPM Factor

Gross Dry

BTU

Net Dry

BTU

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Table A-2 ISO Component Data Table

Component

Name

Molar

Mass

Sum

Factor

(0°C)

Sum

Factor

(15°C)

Sum

Factor

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

Acetylene 26.038 0.0949 0.0837 0.0837 1301.86 1301.37 1301.21 1301.05 1256.79 1256.94 1256.98 1257.03

Air 28.9625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Argon 39.948 0.0316 0.0283 0.0265 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ammonia 17.0306 0.1225 0.1095 0.1049 384.57 383.51 383.16 382.81 316.96 316.86 316.82 316.79

Benzene 78.114 0.3017 0.272 0.253 3305.03 3302.86 3302.15 3301.43 3169.81 3169.56 3169.48 3169.38

Butanes 58.1222 0.2059 0.183 0.1743 2879.01 2875.17 2873.98 2872.8 2653.64 2653.01 2652.86 2652.72

Butene-1 56.108 0.1871 0.1732 0.1673 2721.55 2718.7 2717.75 2716.82 2541.25 2540.97 2540.86 2540.76

Butenes 56.108 0.1923 0.176 0.1717 2713.09 2710.23 2709.31 2708.36 2532.79 2532.49 2532.42 2532.27

1,2-Butadiene 54.092 0.2121 0.1924 0.1871 2597.13 2595.12 2594.45 2593.79 2461.91 2461.82 2461.78 2461.74

1,3-Butadiene 54.092 0.1844 0.1703 0.1643 2544.13 2542.1 2541.43 2540.77 2408.91 2408.8 2408.76 2408.72

C3+ 44.0956 0.1682 0.1534 0.147 2461.51 2458.25 2457.23 2456.16 2264.71 2264.52 2264.38 2264.25

C4+ 58.1222 0.2281 0.2049 0.1947 3081.63 3077.47 3076.32 3074.97 2841.63 2841.98 2841.83 2841.68

C4=1 56.108 0.1871 0.1732 0.1673 2721.55 2718.7 2717.75 2716.82 2541.25 2540.97 2540.86 2540.76

C5+ 72.1488 0.2999 0.2651 0.2505 3754.2 3749.68 3748.71 3746.71 3464.63 3468.87 3468.75 3468.52

C6+ 47/35/17 95.9558 0.389 0.3459 0.3331 4663.16 4657.69 4655.86 4654.08 4316.22 4315.67 4315.46 4315.27

C6+ 50/50/00 93.1887 0.3704 0.3305 0.3183 4533.05 4527.71 4525.93 4524.19 4194.99 4194.46 4194.25 4194.07

C6+ GPA 2261-

99

93.1887 0.3943 0.3503 0.3373 4697.93 4692.42 4690.58 4688.78 4348.61 4348.06 4347.84 4347.66

C6+ 57/28/14 94.1904 0.3781 0.3367 0.3243 4580.15 4574.76 4572.96 4571.2 4238.87 4238.34 4238.12 4237.94

Carbon Monoxide 28.01 0.0265 0.0224 0.02 282.8 282.91 282.95 282.98 282.8 282.91 282.95 282.98

Carbon Dioxide 44.0095 0.0819 0.0748 0.0728 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cis-2-Butene 56.108 0.1975 0.1817 0.1761 2714.9 2711.9 2711 2710 2534.6 2534.2 2534.1 2533.9

COS 60.076 0.1225 0.114 0.1095 548.01 548.15 548.19 548.23 548.01 548.15 548.19 548.23

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CS2 76.143 0.2145 0.1949 0.1871 1104.06 1104.32 1104.41 1104.49 1104.06 1104.32 1104.41 1104.49

Cyclohexane 84.161 0.3209 0.2864 0.2757 3960.67 3956.02 3954.47 3952.96 3690.23 3689.42 3689.13 3688.86

Cyclopentane 70.14 0.255 0.2302 0.2236 3326.14 3322.19 3320.88 3319.59 3100.77 3100.03 3099.76 3099.51

Diisobutyl 114.23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2,3-Dimethbutan 86.177 0.3 0.2739 0.2569 4193.63 4188.6 4186.93 4185.28 3878.11 3877.57 3877.36 3877.17

2,2-Dimethpenta 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2,4-Dimethpenta 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3,3-Dimethpenta 100.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ethane 30.069 0.1 0.0922 0.0894 1564.34 1562.14 1561.41 1560.69 1429.12 1428.84 1428.74 1428.64

Ethyl Alcohol 46.07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ethylbenzene 106.167 0.4858 0.4207 0.4037 4613.14 4609.53 4608.32 4607.15 4387.77 4387.37 4387.2 4387.07

Ethylene 28.0532 0.0866 0.08 0.0775 1413.51 1412.11 1411.65 1411.18 1323.36 1323.24 1323.2 1323.15

Ethylene Oxide 44.05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3-Ethylpentane 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

H2S 34.0809 0.1 0.1 0.1 562.94 562.38 562.19 562.01 517.87 517.95 517.97 517.99

HCL 36.46 925 1.2588 0.8558 7.135 0.1349 0 0 0 0 0 0

Helium 4.0026 0.0006 0.0002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Hydrogen 2.0159 -0.004 -0.0048 -0.0051 286.63 286.15 285.99 285.83 241.56 241.72 241.76 241.81

i-Butane 58.1222 0.2049 0.1789 0.1703 2874.2 2870.58 2869.38 2868.2 2648.83 2648.42 2648.26 2648.12

i-Butene 56.108 0.1871 0.1703 0.1673 2704.8 2702 2701.1 2700.2 2524.5 2524.3 2524.2 2524.1

i-Pentane 72.1488 0.251 0.228 0.2168 3535.98 3531.68 3530.24 3528.83 3265.54 3265.08 3264.89 3264.73

i-Propylbenzene 120.19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

i-Octane 114.23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Methane 16.0425 0.049 0.0447 0.0436 892.97 891.56 891.09 890.63 802.82 802.69 802.65 802.6

Table A-2 ISO Component Data Table

Component

Name

Molar

Mass

Sum

Factor

(0°C)

Sum

Factor

(15°C)

Sum

Factor

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

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Methyl Alcohol 32.042 0.4764 0.3578 0.3286 766.59 765.09 764.59 764.09 676.44 676.22 676.14 676.06

Methylcyclo C5 84.161 0.313 0.2811 0.2702 3977.04 3972.46 3970.93 3969.44 3705.34 3705.59 3705.86 3706.6

Methylcyclo C6 98.188 0.3808 0.3376 0.3256 4600.64 4602.35 4604.09 4609.34 4292.53 4292.78 4293.06 4293.82

2-Methylhexane 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3-Methylhexane 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

m-Xylene 106.167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

n-Butane 58.1222 0.2069 0.1871 0.1783 2883.82 2879.76 2878.57 2877.4 2658.45 2657.6 2657.45 2657.32

n-Decane 142.2817 0.7523 0.645 0.614 6842.69 6834.9 6832.31 6829.77 6346.88 6346.14 6345.85 6345.59

n-Heptane 100.2019 0.4123 0.3661 0.3521 4862.87 4857.18 4855.29 4853.43 4502.28 4501.72 4501.49 4501.3

n-Hexane 86.1754 0.3286 0.295 0.2846 4203.23 4198.24 4196.58 4194.95 3887.71 3887.21 3887.01 3886.84

n-Nonane 128.2551 0.6221 0.5385 0.5148 6182.91 6175.82 6173.46 6171.15 5732.17 5731.49 5731.22 5730.99

n-Octane 114.2285 0.5079 0.445 0.4278 5522.4 5516.01 5513.88 5511.8 5116.73 5116.11 5115.87 5115.66

n-Pentane 72.1488 0.2864 0.251 0.2345 3542.89 3538.6 3537.17 3535.77 3272.45 3272 3271.83 3271.67

Neohexane 86.177 0.2898 0.2627 0.255 4185.84 4180.83 4179.15 4177.52 3870.32 3869.8 3869.59 3869.41

Neopentane 72.15 0.2387 0.2121 0.2025 3521.72 3517.43 3516.01 3514.61 3251.28 3250.83 3250.67 3250.51

Nitrogen 28.0134 0.0224 0.0173 0.0173 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NO2 46.0006 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NO 30.006 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

N2O 44.02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

o-Xylene 106.167 0.5128 0.4427 0.4231 4602.17 4598.64 4597.48 4596.31 4376.8 4376.48 4376.34 4376.23

Oxygen 31.9988 0.0316 0.0283 0.0265 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1-Pentene 70.14 0.249 0.2258 0.2191 3381.29 3377.75 3376.57 3375.42 3155.92 3155.59 3155.45 3155.34

Propane 44.0956 0.1453 0.1338 0.1288 2224.01 2221.1 2220.13 2219.17 2043.71 2043.37 2043.23 2043.11

Propadiene 40.065 0.1414 0.1304 0.1265 1945.25 1943.96 1943.53 1943.11 1855.1 1855.09 1855.08 1855.08

Table A-2 ISO Component Data Table

Component

Name

Molar

Mass

Sum

Factor

(0°C)

Sum

Factor

(15°C)

Sum

Factor

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

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Propylene 42.0797 0.1378 0.1265 0.1225 2061.57 2059.43 2058.72 2058.02 1926.35 1926.13 1926.05 1925.97

Propyne 40.065 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

p-Xylene 106.167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sulfur Dioxide 64.065 0.1549 0.1449 0.1414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Styrene 104.15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Toluene 92.141 0.3886 0.3421 0.3286 3952.72 3949.81 3948.84 3947.89 3772.42 3772.08 3771.95 3771.83

Trans-2-Butene 56.108 0.1975 0.1789 0.1761 2711.1 2708.3 2707.4 2706.4 2530.8 2530.5 2530.5 2530.3

Triptane 100.21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Water 18.0153 0.2646 0.2345 0.2191 45.074 44.433 44.224 44.016 0 0 0 0

Table A-2 ISO Component Data Table

Component

Name

Molar

Mass

Sum

Factor

(0°C)

Sum

Factor

(15°C)

Sum

Factor

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Sup

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(0°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(15°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(20°C)

CV Inf

kJ/Mol

(25°C)

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Appendix B, Data computations

B.1 Data acquisition

Every second, exactly 50 equally-spaced data samples are taken (i.e., one

data sample every 20 milliseconds) for analysis by the controller

assembly.

As a part of the data acquisition process, groups of incoming data samples

are averaged together before the result is stored for processing. Non-

overlapping groups of N samples are averaged and stored, and thus

reduce the effective incoming data rate to 40/N samples per second. For

example, if N = 5, then a total of 40/5 or 6 (averaged) data samples are

stored every second.

The value for the variable N is determined by the selection of a Peak

Width parameter (PW). The relationship is:

where PW is given in seconds. Allowable values of N are 1 to 63; this

range corresponds to PW values of 2 to 63 seconds.

The variable N is known as the integration factor. This term is used

because N determines how many points are averaged, or integrated, to

form a single value. The integration of data upon input, before storing,

serves two purposes:

• The statistical noise on the input signal is reduced by the square root

of N. In the case of N = 4, a noise reduction of two would be realized.

• The integration factor controls the bandwidth of the chromatograph

signal. It is necessary to match the bandwidth of the input signal to

that of the analysis algorithms in the controller assembly. This

prevents small, short-duration perturbations from being recognized as

true peaks by the program. It is therefore important to choose a Peak

Width that corresponds to the narrowest peak in the group under

consideration.

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B.2 Peak detection

For normal area or peak height concentration evaluation, the

determination of a peak's start point and end point is automatic. The

manual determination of start and end points is used only for area

calculations in the Forced Integration mode. Automatic determination of

peak onset or start is initiated whenever Integrate Inhibit is turned off.

Analysis is started in a region of signal quiescence and stability, such

that the signal level and activity can be considered as baseline values.

Note

The controller assembly software assumes that a region of signal quiescence and

stability will exist.

Having initiated a peak search by turning Integrate Inhibit off, the

controller assembly performs a point by point examination of the signal

slope. This is achieved by using a digital slope detection filter, a

combination low pass filter and differentiator. The output is continually

compared to a user-defined system constant called Slope Sensitivity. A

default value of 8 is assumed if no entry is made. Lower values make

peak onset detection more sensitive, and higher values make detection

less sensitive. Higher values (20 to 100) would be appropriate for noisy

signals, e.g. high amplifier gain.

Onset is defined where the detector output exceeds the baseline constant,

but peak termination is defined where the detector output is less than the

same constant.

Sequences of fused peaks are also automatically handled. This is done by

testing each termination point to see if the region immediately following

it satisfies the criteria of a baseline. A baseline region must have a slope

detector value less than the magnitude of the baseline constant for a

number of sequential points. When a baseline region is found, this

terminates a sequence of peaks.

A zero reference line for peak height and area determination is

established by extending a line from the point of the onset of the peak

sequence to the point of the termination. The values of these two points

are found by averaging the four integrated points just prior to the onset

point and just after the termination points, respectively.

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The zero reference line will, in general, be non-horizontal, and thus

compensates for any linear drift in the system from the time the peak

sequence starts until it ends.

In a single peak situation, peak area is the area of the component peak

between the curve and the zero reference line. The peak height is the

distance from the zero reference line to the maximum point on the

component curve. The value and location of the maximum point is

determined from quadratic interpolation through the three highest points

at the peak of the discrete valued curve stored in the controller assembly.

For fused peak sequences, this interpolation technique is used both for

peaks, as well as, valleys (minimum points). In the latter case, lines are

dropped from the interpolated valley points to the zero reference line to

partition the fused peak areas into individual peaks.

The use of quadratic interpolation improves both area and height

calculation accuracy and eliminates the effects of variations in the

integration factor on these calculations.

For calibration, the controller assembly may average several analyses of

the calibration stream.

B.3 Analysis computations

There are two basic analysis algorithms included in the GC:

• Area Analysis – calculates area under component peak

• Peak Height Analysis – measures height of component peak

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B.3.1 Concentration analysis with response factor

Calibration

The concentration calculations discussed as follows require a unique

response factor for each component in an analysis. These factors may be

manually entered by an operator or automatically calculated by

calibrating the system.

where

Calculated response factors are stored by the GC for use in the

concentration calculations, and are printed out in the configuration and

calibration reports.

or

ARFnArea response factor for component n in area per mole percent (%).

HRFnHeight response factor for component n.

AreanArea associated with component n in calibration gas.

HtnHeight associated with component n in mole percent in calibration gas.

CalnAmount of component n in mole percent of calibration gas.

ARFn

Arean

Caln

---------------

=HRFn

Htn

Caln

-----------

=

RFAVGn

RFi

i1=

k

∑

k

------------------

=

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where

The percent deviation of new RF average from old RF average is

calculated in the following manner:

where the absolute value of percent deviation for alarm has been

previously entered by the operator.

Calculation in mole percent w/o normalization

Once response factors have been determined by the controller or entered

by the operator, component concentrations are determined for each

analysis using the following equations:

where

RFAVGnArea or height average response factor for component n.

RFiArea or height response factor for component n from the calibration

run.

kNumber of calibration runs actually used to calculate the response

factors.

or

CONCnConcentration of component n in mole percent.

AREAnArea of component n in unknown sample.

ARFnResponse factor of component n calculated from area of calibration sample.

Units are area per mole percent.

HtnPeak height of component n in unknown sample.

HRFnResponse factor of component n calculated from peak height of calibration

sample. Units are height per mole percent.

deviation RFnew RFold

–

RFold

----------------------------------- 100×=

CONCn

Arean

ARFn

---------------

=CONCn

Htn

HRFn

--------------

=

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Note that the average concentration of each component will also be

calculated when data averaging is requested.

Component concentrations may be input through analog inputs 1 to 4 or

may be fixed. If a fixed value is used, the calibration for that component is

the mole percent that will be used for all analyses:.

where

B.4 Post analysis computations

B.4.1 Liquid equivalent computations

The equivalent liquid volume, in gallons per 1000 standard cubic feet

(GPM) is given by:

CONCNnNormalized concentration of component n in percent of total gas

concentration.

CONCnNon-normalized concentration of component n in mole percent.

CONCiNon-normalized concentration (in mole percent) from each of the k

components to be grouped into this normalization.

kNumber of components to be included in the normalization.

CONCNn

CONCn

CONCi

i1=

k

∑

---------------------------- 100×=

GPMnCONCNnLCFn

×BASEPRS

14.73

--------------------------

×BASETEMP 459.67+

60 459.67+

-------------------------------------------------------

×=

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where

B.4.2 Heating value calculations

• Dry Gross BTU of Total Gas

where

• Ideal Gas Relative Density

GPMnGallons/1000 standard cubic feet of component n.

CONCNnNormalized (if selected) concentration of component n.

LCFnLiquid equivalent conversion factor for component n at 14.73 PSIA and 60

degrees F.

BASE PRS Base (contact) Pressure specified; defaults to 14.73.

DRYBTU/CF Uncorrected dry BTU content per cubic foot of total gas sample.

CONCNnNormalized (if selected) concentration of component n, calculated

from peak analysis.

BTU/CFnEnergy content per cubic foot of component n, stored in permanent

memory.

PTotal number of components to be used in calculation of total BTU/

CF.

100 Removed the 100 factored into the calculation of the concentration

earlier in the analysis.

DRYBTU CF

CONCN()

nBTU CF()

n

[]

n1=

P

∑

100

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

TOTALRD

CONCnRDn

()

n1=

P

∑

100

----------------------------------------------

=

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where

• Real (corrected) Gas Relative Density

The Ideal Gas Relative Density, DI, is corrected to the Real Gas

Relative Density, DR, by dividing by the compressibility factor, Z, for

gas mixture at 60 oF and one atmosphere pressure and multiplying by

the compressibility factor of air at the same conditions:

where

• Compressibility Factor Dry BTU

Compressibility equations use calculations from the American Gas

Association’s Compressibility Factors of Natural Gas and Other

Related Hydrocarbon Gases: AGA Report #8.

RDnRelative Density of component “n”

TOTAL RD Relative Density of total gas sample

CONCNnNormalized (if selected) concentration of component n, calculated

from peak analysis.

PTotal number of components to be used in calculation of total BTU/

CF.

100 Removed the 100 factored into the calculation of the concentration

earlier in the analysis.

DIIdeal Gas Relative Density. See Appendix A for more information.

Zb(air) Compressibility factor of air, or 0.99959.

Zb(gas) Compressibility factor of gas mixture.

DR

DIZbair()

Zbgas()

---------------------

=

CORRDRYBTU DRYBTU

Z

------------------------

=

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where

• Corrected Saturated BTU

where

• Compressibility and Base Pressure

Compressibility and base pressure corrections for Dry BTU are:

where

• BTU Calculations

Note that the BTU calculations apply to Gross dry, saturated, actual

BTU and Net dry, saturated, and actual BTU

DRYBTU Dry Gross BTU of Total Gas; see page 7 for details.

ZCompressibility factor.

BASE PRS Base (contract) pressure specified; defaults to 14.73 PSIA.

DRYBTU Dry Gross BTU of Total Gas; see page 7 for details.

CORRSATBTU Corrected saturated BTU content per cubic foot of total gas sample at

base conditions of BASE PRS and 60 °F.

ZCompressibility Factor Dry BTU; see page 8 for details.

BASEPRS Base (contract) pressure specified; defaults to 14.73 PSIA.

CORRDRYBTU Dry Gross BTU of Total Gas; see page 7 for details.

ZCompressibility Factor Dry BTU; see page 8 for details.

BASE PRESSURE Base (contract) pressure specified; defaults to 14.73 PSIA

CORRSATBTU DRYBTU()0.9826()

Z

---------------------------------------------------

=

CorrDryBTU DryBTUatBasePressure

Z

-----------------------------------------------------------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

=ContractPressure

BasePressure

------------------------------------------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

GrossActualBTU corr()GrossDryBTU corr()100 WVC()

100

------------------

–

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

×=

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where

Note

All components in the sample must be measured in order to calculate weight percent.

where

WVC Water volume content provided by a “live analog input”.

W.I. Wobbe index value

CORRGROSSBTU Corrected Dry BTU for Total Gas Sample; see page 8 for details.

RD Real Relative Density; see page 8 for details.

WTpercentnWeight percent of component n.

CONCnConcentration in mole percent of component n.

MwnMolecular weight of component n.

Sum of weights of all components in sample.

WI CORR GROSS()BTU

RD

------------------------------------------------------

=

WTpercentn

CONCn

()MWn

()

CONCi

()

i1=

k

∑MWi

()

--------------------------------------------------100×=

i1=

k

∑

AVGMW CONCi

()MWi

()

i1=

k

∑

=

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where

Note

All components in the sample must be measured in order to calculate liquid volume from

mole percent.

where

AVGMW Average molecular weight.

Sum of weights of all components in sample.

LV percent Liquid volume.

WT percent Weight percent.

DDensity.

Sum of all components in sample.

RVP Reid vapor pressure.

CONCiNormalized concentration of component i in mole percent.

VPiVapor pressure at 100 degrees F of component i (GPA2145 = 94).

i1=

k

∑

LVpercent WTpercentn

()Dn

()÷

WTpercenti

()Di

()÷

i1=

k

∑

--------------------------------------------------------------100×=

i1=

k

∑

RVP

CONCi

()VPi

()

i1=

k

∑

100

-----------------------------------------------

=

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Note

All components in the sample must be measured in order to calculate LRDT.

where

Note

All components in the sample must be measured in order to calculate liquid density.

where

LRDTLiquid Relative Density of sample, relative to water at 60 °F.

LRDiLiquid Relative Density of component i (GPA2145-94).

LVpercent Liquid Volume Percent.

LDTLiquid Density of total sample in pounds per gallon

LDiLiquid Density of component i (GPA 2145-94).

LViLiquid Volume Percent of component i.

LRDT

LVpercenti

()LRDi

()

i1=

k

∑

100

--------------------------------------------------------------

=

LDT

LVi

()LDi

()

i1=

k

∑

100

--------------------------------------

=

GD RD()76.4976()=

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where

B.4.3 Multi-level calibration

The properties of each gas component can be viewed using the

Component Data menu. Included with the component properties in the

Component Data Table are four coefficients labeled Multi-Level Calib 'a',

'b', 'c', and 'd', for each component. If these parameters are all set to zero,

then linear calibration is used. See Section B.3.1 for the Response Factor

calculations.

If any of these parameters have a value other than zero, then multi-level,

or polynomial calibration is used for that component.

The response factors are then calculated as:

where

The mole% value in the sample gas is then calculated as

GD Gas Density in lb/1000 ft3.

RD Relative Density (relative to air).

76.4976 Density of air at 14.73 PSIA and 60 °F, in lb/1000 ft3.

PPeak size from average calibration runs.

Coefficients:

a,b,c, and d

Calculated offline and entered after multi-level calibration using several--

typically seven--calibration gases.

NOTE: If the coefficient values are correct, the response factor will be close

to 1.

ResponseFactor aP3bP2cP d+++

CalibrationConcentration

----------------------------------------------------------------------

=(mol %)

Mole % = aP3bP2cP d+++

responsefactor

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where

B.4.4 Indirect calibration

Component gases that are not found in the calibration gas, but may be

found in the sample gas, can be assigned a relative response factor that is

a fixed multiple of a reference component that is found in the calibration

gas.

The Relative Response Factors and Reference Component Values are

included in the Component Data Table. See Appendix A for more

information.

If the Reference Component is None, then normal (direct) calibration is

used.

If the Reference Component is defined, (e.g. Propane) then the mole%

value for the indirect component (e.g. neoC5), is calculated as:

where

PPeak size measured in sample gas.

Coefficients:

a,b,c, and d

Calculated offline and entered after multi-level calibration using

several--typically seven--calibration gases.

NOTE: If the coefficient values are correct, the response factor will be

close to 1.

PPeak size

RRF Relative Response Factor

mole% (neoC5) = mole% (Propane)

PneoC5()

P Propane()

-------------------------------

⎝⎠

⎛⎞

RRFneoC5()

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A

Appendix C, Modbus registers list

There are two GC Modbus registers that may be of interest to the

developer: SIM_2251 and User_Modbus. Differences betweeb the two

registers are summarized in Table C-1.

C.1 User_Modbus register list

Table C-2 lists only variables included in the User_Modbus Boolean

Modbus registers. These registers are not user-defined and primarily

contain alarm flags that may be useful for debugging purposes. To use the

Modbus program to view the contents of these registers, you will need to

set the Function parameter to 1 (Read Coil). See Section 7.1 for details

on using the Modbus program.

All other User_Modbus registers can be defined by the user. To define

User_Modbus register contents, see Section 4.12.3.

Table C-1 Comparison of SIM_2251 and User_Modbus

SIM_2251 User_Modbus

Serial slave port. Serial slave port.

Modified protocol that allows floating point

numbers to be transmitted over Modbus via 2251

emulation slave type.

The standard Gould Modbus protocol that

accommodates PLC Emulation LO-HI.

Nearly all register contents are predefined; a few

9000-series registers can be user-defined (i.e.,

read-write).

Boolean (coils) are predefined. Numeric

(registers) are user-defined.

Variables assigned to registers can be listed in

the GC Config Report. For instructions and an

example report, see Section 5.12.

Variables assigned to registers can be listed in

the GC Config Report. For instructions and an

example report, see Section 5.12.

When using the Modbus Test program, set

Register Mode to “DANIEL” to view register

contents (see Section 7.1.2).

When using the Modbus Test software, set

Register Mode to “PLC LH” to view register

contents (see Section 7.1.2).

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To obtain a complete list of register assignments, both SIM_2251 and

User_Modbus, print a GC Config Report. See “Generating a GC

Configuration Report” on page 5-65 for more information.

Table C-2 List of User_Modbus Registers

Slave Name USER_MODBUS

Modbus

Reg.

Variable

Name

Field Name Indices

S C

Boolean (Coils)

0 sysalarm_set 1 1 Application Checksum Failure

1 sysalarm_set 2 1 ROM Checksum Failure

2 sysalarm_set 3 1 RAM Diagnostics Failure

3 sysalarm_set 4 1 A/D Converter Failure

4 sysalarm_set 5 1 Detector Oven Failure

5 sysalarm_set 6 1 Liquid Sample Valve Heater

Failure

6 sysalarm_set 7 1 Sample System Oven Failure

7 sysalarm_set 8 1 Catalytic Converter Failure

8 sysalarm_set 9 1 Heater 5 Failure

9 sysalarm_set 10 1 Heater 6 Failure

10 sysalarm_set 11 1 Heater 1 Controller Failure

11 sysalarm_set 12 1 Heater 2 Controller Failure

12 sysalarm_set 13 1 Heater 3 Controller Failure

13 sysalarm_set 14 1 Heater 4 Controller Failure

14 sysalarm_set 15 1 Heater 5 Controller Failure

15 sysalarm_set 16 1 Heater 6 Controller Failure

16 sysalarm_set 17 1 FID Flame out

17 sysalarm_set 18 1 Warmstart Calibration Failure

18 sysalarm_set 19 1 Valve Timing Failure

19 sysalarm_set 20 1 Excess Response Factor Deviation

20 sysalarm_set 21 1 M200 Invalid Non-Volatile Data

21 sysalarm_set 22 1 M200 Invalid A Module Data

22 sysalarm_set 23 1 M200 Invalid B Module Data

23 sysalarm_set 24 1 M200 Bad Options

24 sysalarm_set 25 1 M200 Stack Overflow

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25 sysalarm_set 26 1 M200 Hardware Shutdown

26 sysalarm_set 27 1 M200 Synchronization Failure

27 sysalarm_set 28 1 Preamp Input 1 Out of Range -

DET1

28 sysalarm_set 29 1 Preamp Input 2 Out of Range -

DET1

29 sysalarm_set 30 1 Preamp Input 3 Out of Range -

DET1

30 sysalarm_set 31 1 Preamp Input 4 Out of Range -

DET1

31 sysalarm_set 32 1 Preamp Failure - DET1

32 sysalarm_set 33 1 Analog Output 1 HIGH

33 sysalarm_set 34 1 Analog Output 2 HIGH

34 sysalarm_set 35 1 Analog Output 3 HIGH

35 sysalarm_set 36 1 Analog Output 4 HIGH

36 sysalarm_set 37 1 Analog Output 5 HIGH

37 sysalarm_set 38 1 Analog Output 6 HIGH

38 sysalarm_set 39 1 Analog Output 7 HIGH

39 sysalarm_set 40 1 Analog Output 8 HIGH

40 sysalarm_set 41 1 Analog Output 9 HIGH

41 sysalarm_set 42 1 Analog Output 10 HIGH

42 sysalarm_set 43 1 Analog Output 11 HIGH

43 sysalarm_set 44 1 Analog Output 12 HIGH

44 sysalarm_set 45 1 Analog Output 13 HIGH

45 sysalarm_set 46 1 Analog Output 14 HIGH

46 sysalarm_set 47 1 Analog Output 15 HIGH

47 sysalarm_set 48 1 Analog Output 16 HIGH

48 sysalarm_set 49 1 Analog Output 1 LOW

49 sysalarm_set 50 1 Analog Output 2 LOW

50 sysalarm_set 51 1 Analog Output 3 LOW

Table C-2 List of User_Modbus Registers

Slave Name USER_MODBUS

Modbus

Reg.

Variable

Name

Field Name Indices

S C

Boolean (Coils)

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51 sysalarm_set 52 1 Analog Output 4 LOW

52 sysalarm_set 53 1 Analog Output 5 LOW

53 sysalarm_set 54 1 Analog Output 6 LOW

54 sysalarm_set 55 1 Analog Output 7 LOW

55 sysalarm_set 56 1 Analog Output 8 LOW

56 sysalarm_set 57 1 Analog Output 9 LOW

57 sysalarm_set 58 1 Analog Output 10 LOW

58 sysalarm_set 59 1 Analog Output 11 LOW

59 sysalarm_set 60 1 Analog Output 12 LOW

60 sysalarm_set 61 1 Analog Output 13 LOW

61 sysalarm_set 62 1 Analog Output 14 LOW

62 sysalarm_set 63 1 Analog Output 15 LOW

63 sysalarm_set 64 1 Analog Output 16 LOW

64 sysalarm_set 65 1 Analyzer Failure

65 sysalarm_set 66 1 Power Failure

66 sysalarm_set 67 1 Fused Peak Overflow - Noisy

Baseline

67 sysalarm_set 68 1 CPU Battery Low

68 sysalarm_set 69 1 GC Idle

69 sysalarm_set 70 1 Real-Time Clock Failure

70 sysalarm_set 71 1 Analog Input 1 HIGH

71 sysalarm_set 72 1 Analog Input 2 HIGH

72 sysalarm_set 73 1 Analog Input 3 HIGH

73 sysalarm_set 74 1 Analog Input 4 HIGH

74 sysalarm_set 75 1 Analog Input 1 LOW

75 sysalarm_set 76 1 Analog Input 2 LOW

76 sysalarm_set 77 1 Analog Input 3 LOW

77 sysalarm_set 78 1 Analog Input 4 LOW

78 sysalarm_set 79 1 NA

Table C-2 List of User_Modbus Registers

Slave Name USER_MODBUS

Modbus

Reg.

Variable

Name

Field Name Indices

S C

Boolean (Coils)

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79 sysalarm_set 80 1 NA

80 sysalarm_set 81 1 NA

81 sysalarm_set 82 1 NA

82 sysalarm_set 83 1 NA

83 sysalarm_set 84 1 NA

84 sysalarm_set 85 1 NA

85 lmtalarm_set 1 1

86 lmtalarm_set 2 1

87 lmtalarm_set 3 1

88 lmtalarm_set 4 1

89 lmtalarm_set 5 1

90 lmtalarm_set 6 1

91 lmtalarm_set 7 1

92 lmtalarm_set 8 1

93 lmtalarm_set 9 1

94 lmtalarm_set 10 1

95 lmtalarm_set 11 1

96 lmtalarm_set 12 1

97 lmtalarm_set 13 1

98 lmtalarm_set 14 1

99 lmtalarm_set 15 1

100 lmtalarm_set 16 1

101 lmtalarm_set 17 1

102 lmtalarm_set 18 1

103 lmtalarm_set 19 1

104 lmtalarm_set 20 1

105 stream_data stream_togg 1 1

106 stream_data stream_togg 2 1

107 stream_data stream_togg 3 1

Table C-2 List of User_Modbus Registers

Slave Name USER_MODBUS

Modbus

Reg.

Variable

Name

Field Name Indices

S C

Boolean (Coils)

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108 stream_data stream_togg 4 1

109 stream_data stream_togg 5 1

110 stream_data stream_togg 6 1

111 stream_data stream_togg 7 1

112 stream_data stream_togg 8 1

113 doutcur 1 1

114 doutcur 2 1

115 doutcur 3 1

116 doutcur 4 1

117 doutcur 5 1

Table C-2 List of User_Modbus Registers

Slave Name USER_MODBUS

Modbus

Reg.

Variable

Name

Field Name Indices

S C

Boolean (Coils)

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C.2 SIM_2251 Modbus register list

To use the Modbus Test program and view the contents of SIM_2251

registers, set the Register Mode to “Daniel,” as noted in Table C-1.

For a complete list of register assignments, both SIM_2251 and

User_Modbus, print a GC Config Report. See “Generating a GC

Configuration Report” on page 5-65 for more information.

Note

The information in the following tables is derived from engineering specification number

ES-17128-005, “Model 2251 Enhanced Specification Chromatograph Controller Modbus

Communication Indices.”

Table C-3 List of SIM_2251 Registers

Reg. No. Description

3001 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #1

3002 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #2

3003 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #3

3004 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #4

3005 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #5

3006 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #6

3007 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #7

3008 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #8

3009 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #9

3010 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #10

3011 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #11

3012 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #12

3013 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #13

3014 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #14

3015 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #15

3016 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #16

3017 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #1

3018 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #2

3019 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #3

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3020 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #4

3021 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #5

3022 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #6

3023 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #7

3024 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #8

3025 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #9

3026 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #10

3027 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #11

3028 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #12

3029 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #13

3030 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #14

3031 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #15

3032 Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during the last run) - Component #16

3033 Analysis Time (in 1/30ths of a second)

3034 Current Stream

3035 Mask of streams associated with Component Table #1 (Bit 2n = 1 implies stream n

included)

3036 Current Month (1-12)

3037 Current day (1-31)

3038 Current Year (0-99)

3039 Current Hour (0-24)

3040 Current Minute (0-59)

3041 Cycle Start Time - Month

3042 Cycle Start Time - Day

3043 Cycle Start Time - Year

3044 Cycle Start Time - Hour

3045 Cycle Start Time - Minute

Table C-3 List of SIM_2251 Registers

Reg. No. Description

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Table C-4 SIM_2251 MODBUS REGISTER LIST (BIT NUMBERS)

Reg.

No. Description

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

3046 checksum

failure

anlyzr

failure

D/A 3

high

D/A 3

low

D/A 2

high

D/A 2

low

D/A 1

high

D/A 1

low

spare spare A/D 2

high

A/D 2

low

A/D 1

high

A/D 1

low

spare spare

3047 spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare adjust

preamp

failure

RF %

dev

power

failure

3048

Stream #1

#15

low

#14

low

#13

low

#12

low

#11

low

#10

low

#9

low

#8

low

#7

low

#6

low

#5

low

#4

low

#3

low

#2

low

O.D.A.

#1 low

3049

Stream #1

#15

high

#14

high

#13

high

#12

high

#11

high

#10

high

#9

high

#8

high

#7

high

#6

high

#5

high

#4

high

#3

high

#2

high

O.D.A.

#1 high

3050

Stream #2

#15

low

#14

low

#13

low

#12

low

#11

low

#10

low

#9

low

#8

low

#7

low

#6

low

#5

low

#4

low

#3

low

#2

low

O.D.A.

#1 low

3051

Stream #2

#15

high

#14

high

#13

high

#12

high

#11

high

#10

high

#9

high

#8

high

#7

high

#6

high

#5

high

#4

high

#3

high

#2

high

O.D.A.

#1 high

3052

Stream #3

#15

low

#14

low

#13

low

#12

low

#11

low

#10

low

#9

low

#8

low

#7

low

#6

low

#5

low

#4

low

#3

low

#2

low

O.D.A.

#1 low

3053

Stream #3

#15

high

#14

high

#13

high

#12

high

#11

high

#10

high

#9

high

#8

high

#7

high

#6

high

#5

high

#4

high

#3

high

#2

high

O.D.A.

#1 high

3054

Stream #4

#15

low

#14

low

#13

low

#12

low

#11

low

#10

low

#9

low

#8

low

#7

low

#6

low

#5

low

#4

low

#3

low

#2

low

O.D.A.

#1 low

3055

Stream #4

#15

high

#14

high

#13

high

#12

high

#11

high

#10

high

#9

high

#8

high

#7

high

#6

high

#5

high

#4

high

#3

high

#2

high

O.D.A.

#1 high

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Stream #5

#15

low

#14

low

#13

low

#12

low

#11

low

#10

low

#9

low

#8

low

#7

low

#6

low

#5

low

#4

low

#3

low

#2

low

O.D.A.

#1 low

3057

Stream #5

#15

high

#14

high

#13

high

#12

high

#11

high

#10

high

#9

high

#8

high

#7

high

#6

high

#5

high

#4

high

#3

high

#2

high

O.D.A.

#1 high

3058 New data flag. Set upon completion of calculations.

3059 Cal/Analysis flag. Set to 1 if analysis data. Set to 0 if calculation data.

Table C-4 SIM_2251 MODBUS REGISTER LIST (BIT NUMBERS)

Reg.

No. Description

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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The following registers contain no values until the completion of atleast one analysis

run.

Table C-5 SIM_2251 Modbus register list (32-bit integers)

Reg. No. Description

5001 Cycle time (in 1/30ths of a second)

5002 Calibration cycle time (in 1/30ths of a second)

Table C-6 SIM_2251 Modbus register list (floating point)

Reg. No. Description

7001 Mole % - Component #1

7002 Mole % - Component #2

7003 Mole % - Component #3

7004 Mole % - Component #4

7005 Mole % - Component #5

7006 Mole % - Component #6

7007 Mole % - Component #7

7008 Mole % - Component #8

7009 Mole % - Component #9

7010 Mole % - Component #10

7011 Mole % - Component #11

7012 Mole % - Component #12

7013 Mole % - Component #13

7014 Mole % - Component #14

7015 Mole % - Component #15

7016 Mole % - Component #16

7017 GPM or Weight % - Component #1

7018 GPM or Weight % - Component #2

7019 GPM or Weight % - Component #3

7020 GPM or Weight % - Component #4

7021 GPM or Weight % - Component #5

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7022 GPM or Weight % - Component #6

7023 GPM or Weight % - Component #7

7024 GPM or Weight % - Component #8

7025 GPM or Weight % - Component #9

7026 GPM or Weight % - Component #10

7027 GPM or Weight % - Component #11

7028 GPM or Weight % - Component #12

7029 GPM or Weight % - Component #13

7030 GPM or Weight % - Component #14

7031 GPM or Weight % - Component #15

7032 GPM or Weight % - Component #16

7033 BTU Dry

7034 BTU Saturated

7035 Specific Gravity

7036 Compressibilty

7037 WOBBE Index

7038 Total Unnormalized Mole %

7039 Total GPM

7040 Calculation, User-defined #1

7041 Calculation, User-defined #2

7042 Calculation, User-defined #3

7043 Calculation, User-defined #4

7044 Calculation, User-defined #5

7045-7053 Unused

7054 Actual BTU

7055 Averages, User-defined #1

7056 Averages, User-defined #2

7057 Averages, User-defined #3

7058 Averages, User-defined #4

7059 Averages, User-defined #5

7060 Averages, User-defined #6

Table C-6 SIM_2251 Modbus register list (floating point)

Reg. No. Description

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7061 Averages, User-defined #7

7062 Averages, User-defined #8

7063 Averages, User-defined #9

7064 Averages, User-defined #10

7065 Averages, User-defined #11

7066 Averages, User-defined #12

7067 Averages, User-defined #13

7068 Averages, User-defined #14

7069 Averages, User-defined #15

7070 First Archive of Average, User-defined #1

7071 First Archive of Average, User-defined #2

7072 First Archive of Average, User-defined #3

7073 First Archive of Average, User-defined #4

7074 First Archive of Average, User-defined #5

7075 First Archive of Average, User-defined #6

7076 First Archive of Average, User-defined #7

7077 First Archive of Average, User-defined #8

7078 First Archive of Average, User-defined #9

7079 First Archive of Average, User-defined #10

7080 First Archive of Average, User-defined #11

7081 First Archive of Average, User-defined #12

7082 First Archive of Average, User-defined #13

7083 First Archive of Average, User-defined #14

7084 First Archive of Average, User-defined #15

7085 Analog Input #1 - Current Value in Engineering Units

7086 Analog Input #2 - Current Value in Engineering Units

7087 Actual BTU (Last Calibration)

7088 Dry BTU (Last Calibration)

7089 Saturated BTU (Last Calibration)

7090 WOBBE Index (Last Calibration)

7091 Relative Density (Last Calibration)

Table C-6 SIM_2251 Modbus register list (floating point)

Reg. No. Description

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7092 Compressibilty (Last Calibration)

7093 Total GPM (Last Calibration)

7094 Total Unnormalized (Last Calibration)

7095-7110 Response Factors (#1-16), Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during

the last run)

7111-7126 Response Factors (#1-16), Component Table n (where n equals the CDT # used during

the last run)

7127-7162 Averages, User-define 1-36

Note: Registers 7127-7141 are copies of registers 7055-7069.

7163-7198 Maximum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7199-7234 Minimum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7235-7270 First (most recent) archive of averages, User-define 1-36

Note: Registers 7235-7249 are copies of registers 7070-7084.

7271-7306 First (most recent) archive of maximum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7307-7342 First (most recent) archive of minimum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7343-7378 Second archive of averages, User-define 1-36

7379-7414 Second archive of maximum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7415-7450 Second archive of minimum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7451-7486 Third (oldest) archive of averages, User-define 1-36

7487-7522 Third (oldest) archive of maximum values from averages, User-define 1-36

7523-7558 Third (oldest) archive of minimum values from averages, User-define 1-36

Table C-7 SIM_2251 Modbus Communication Indices

Reg.

No.

Description: RW = read/write (1) or read-only (0)

LEN = length

REGS = number of Modbus registers required

RW TYPE LEN REGS VARIABLE NAME, POINTER, OR DESCRIPTION

9001 0 string 6 3 device model number

9004 0 string 4 2 software revision

9006 1 integer 2 1 system time month (1-12)

9007 1 integer 2 1 system time day (1-31)

9008 1 integer 2 1 system time year (0-99)

Table C-6 SIM_2251 Modbus register list (floating point)

Reg. No. Description

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9009 1 integer 2 1 system time hour (0-23)

9010 1 integer 2 1 system time minutes (0-59)

9011 1 integer 2 1 system time seconds (0-59)

9012 1 integer 2 1 system time day (0-6)

9013 0 integer 2 1 plug ID (Modbus or Device ID, per DIP switch settings)

9014 1 long 4 2 site ID

9016 0 string 12 5 device serial number

9022 0 integer 2 1 analysis time 1

9023 0 integer 2 1 analysis time 2 (for dual detector system)

9024 0 integer 2 1 cycle time 1

9025 0 integer 2 1 cycle time 2 (for dual detector system)

9026 0 integer 2 1 run time 1

9027 0 integer 2 1 run time 2 (for dual detector system)

9028 0 integer 2 1 current stream 1

9029 0 integer 2 1 current stream 2 (for dual detector system)

9030 0 integer 2 1 system mode 1

9031 0 integer 2 1 system mode 2 (for dual detector system)

9032 0 integer 2 1 calibrating 1

9033 0 integer 2 1 calibrating 2 (for dual detector system)

9034 0 integer 2 1 active alarm (red light at GC controller)

9035 0 integer 2 1 unack’d alarm (yellow light at GC controller)

9036 0 integer 2 1 hourly average reset - year

9037 0 integer 2 1 hourly average reset - month

9038 0 integer 2 1 hourly average reset - day

9039 0 integer 2 1 hourly average reset - hour

9040 0 integer 2 1 hourly average reset - minutes

9041 0 integer 2 1 24-hour average reset - year

9042 0 integer 2 1 24-hour average reset - month

9043 0 integer 2 1 24-hour average reset - day

Table C-7 SIM_2251 Modbus Communication Indices

Reg.

No.

Description: RW = read/write (1) or read-only (0)

LEN = length

REGS = number of Modbus registers required

RW TYPE LEN REGS VARIABLE NAME, POINTER, OR DESCRIPTION

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9044 0 integer 2 1 24-hour average reset - hour

9045 0 integer 2 1 24-hour average reset - minutes

9046 0 integer 2 1 weekly average reset - year

9047 0 integer 2 1 weekly average reset - month

9048 0 integer 2 1 weekly average reset - day

9049 0 integer 2 1 weekly average reset - hour

9050 0 integer 2 1 weekly average reset - minutes

9051 0 integer 2 1 monthly average reset - year

9052 0 integer 2 1 monthly average reset - month

9053 0 integer 2 1 monthly average reset - day

9054 0 integer 2 1 monthly average reset - hour

9055 0 integer 2 1 monthly average reset - minutes

9056 0 integer 2 1 variable average reset - year

9057 0 integer 2 1 variable average reset - month

9058 0 integer 2 1 variable average reset - day

9059 0 integer 2 1 variable average reset - hour

9060 0 integer 2 1 variable average reset - minutes

Table C-7 SIM_2251 Modbus Communication Indices

Reg.

No.

Description: RW = read/write (1) or read-only (0)

LEN = length

REGS = number of Modbus registers required

RW TYPE LEN REGS VARIABLE NAME, POINTER, OR DESCRIPTION

D-1

D

Appendix D, Basic and advanced system variables

D.1 GPA system variables

Group Basic Calculations Advanced Calculations

Analysis Component Mole %

Weight %

Weight % Carbon

Liquid Volume %

Gal/1000 SCF

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Height

Component Number

Mole %

Weight %

Weight % Carbon

Liquid Volume %

Gal/1000 SCF

Response Factor

Retention Time

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Height

Component Number

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Analysis Stream Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Base Temperature

GPA Z Factor

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

GPA Wobbe Index

Gas Den lbm/1000 ft3

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

HV Sup Kcal/kg Dry

HV Inf Kcal/kg Dry

Reid Vapor Press

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

Weight % Carbon

Weight % C from Methane

Analysis Time

Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Base Temperature

CricondenTherm Pres

CricondenTherm Temp Cycle Time

Dewpoint Pres

Dewpoint Temp

GPA Z Factor

GPA Gas Den kg/m3

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

GPA Wobbe Index

Gal/1000 SCF C2+

Gal/1000 SCF C3+

Gal/1000 SCF C4+

Gal/1000 SCF C5+

Gal/1000 SCF C6+

Gas Den lbm/1000 ft3

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU Act

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Act

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

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Analysis Stream

(cont.)

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/m3 Act

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Act

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Act

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Act

HV Sup Kcal/kg Dry

HV Inf Kcal/kg Dry

Liquid Density lb/gal

Liquid Density kg/m3

No of Peaks Found

No of Comp

Reid Vapor Press

Rel Den Liq @ 60F

Rel Den Liq @ 15C

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

Weight % Carbon

Weight % C from Methane

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Analysis Optional

Base Pressures

n/a Opt Base Pressure

Gal/1000 SCF C2+

Gal/1000 SCF C3+

Gal/1000 SCF C4+

Gal/1000 SCF C5+

Gal/1000 SCF C6+

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU Act

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Act

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/m3 Act

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Act

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Act

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Act

Calibration n/a Area or Height

Component n/a Resp Factor

Resp Factor % Dev

Ret Time

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calibration Stream n/a Start Time

Final Calibration

Component

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

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Final Calibration

Stream

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

GPA Z Factor

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

GPA Wobbe Index

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

Last Analysis

Component

Mole %

Weight %

Weight % Carbon

Liquid Volume %

Gal/1000 SCF

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Height

Component Number

Mole %

Weight %

Weight % Carbon

Liquid Volume %

Gal/1000 SCF

Response Factor

Retention Time

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Ht

Component Number

Group Basic Calculations Advanced Calculations

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Last Analysis Stream Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Base Temperature

GPA Z Factor

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

GPA Wobbe Index

Gas Den lbm/1000 ft3

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

HV Sup Kcal/kg Dry

HV Inf Kcal/kg Dry

Is Cal Run

Reid Vapor Press

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

Weight % Carbon

Weight % C from Methane

Analysis Time

Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Base Temperature

CricondenTherm Pres

CricondenTherm Temp

Cycle Time

Dewpoint Pres

Dewpoint Temp

GPA Z Factor

GPA Gas Den kg/m3

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

GPA Wobbe Index

Gal/1000 SCF C2+

Gal/1000 SCF C3+

Gal/1000 SCF C4+

Gal/1000 SCF C5+

Gal/1000 SCF C6+

Gas Den lbm/1000 ft3

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU Act

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Act

HV Gross BTU/lb Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/m3 Act

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Act

HV Sup MJ/kg Dry

HV Inf MJ/kg Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Act

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Act

HV Sup Kcal/kg Dry

HV Inf Kcal/kg Dry

Is Cal Run

Liquid Density lb/gal

Liquid Density kg/m3

No of Peaks Found

No of Comp

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Last Analysis Stream

(cont.)

Reid Vapor Press

Rel Den Liq @ 60F

Rel Den Liq @ 15C

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

Weight % Carbon

Weight % C from Methane

Last Analysis

Optional Base

Pressures

n/a Opt Base Pressure

Gal/1000 SCF C2+

Gal/1000 SCF C3+

Gal/1000 SCF C4+

Gal/1000 SCF C5+

Gal/1000 SCF C6+

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

HV Gross BTU Act

HV Net BTU Dry

HV Net BTU Sat

HV Net BTU Act

HV Sup MJ/m3 Dry

HV Sup MJ/m3 Sat

HV Sup MJ/m3 Act

HV Inf MJ/m3 Dry

HV Inf MJ/m3 Sat

HV Inf MJ/m3 Act

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Sup Kcal/m3 Act

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Dry

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Sat

HV Inf Kcal/m3 Act

Last Calibration

Component

n/a Area or Height

Resp Factor

Ret Time

Component Number

Last Calibration

Stream

n/a Start Time

Stream No

Last Final Calibration

Component

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

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Last Final Calibration RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

GPA Z Factor

GPA Real Rel Den Gas

Stream Stream No GPA Wobbe Index

HV Gross BTU Dry

HV Gross BTU Sat

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

Hardware - Heaters Temperature Temperature

Hardware - Valves Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Discrete

Inputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Discrete

Outputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Analog

Inputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Analog

Outputs

Current Value Current Value

Application - System Default Stream Sequence Default Stream Sequence

Application -

Component Data

Table

n/a Det #

Ret Time

Resp Fact

Calib Conc

RT Secs Dev

Resp Fact %

Gross Dry BTU

Net Dry BTU

Gross Dry BTU/lb

HV Sup MJ/m3

HV Inf MJ/m3

HV Sup MJ/kg

HV Inf MJ/kg

Gals/1000 SCF

Reid Vapor

LBs/Gallon

Rel Dens Gas

Rel Dens Liquid

Mole Weight

Carbon Weight

Rel Resp Fact

Multi-level Calib 'a'

Multi-level Calib 'b'

Multi-level Calib 'c'

Multi-level Calib 'd'

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Application -

Validation Data Table

n/a Nominal Value

Percent Deviation

Application -

Averages

Min

Max

Avg

Samples

Min

Max

Avg

Samples

Application - User

Defined Calculation

Calc Result Calc Result

Application - Limit

Alarms

Alarm Low On

Alarm High On

Alarm Low On

Alarm High On

Value Causing Alarm

Violated Alarm Limit

Date

Application - System

Alarms

Alarm On Alarm On

Value Causing Alarm

Violated Alarm Limit

Date

Application - Streams n/a Usage

TEV

Total Runs

Avg Runs

Start Time

Interval

Calibration Stream

Base Pressure

Base Temperature

Optional Pressure 1

Optional Pressure 2

Optional Pressure 3

Next Cal/Val Time

Status

Validation Average Value

Current Value

Average Value

Current Value

GC Control Auto Sequence

Halt

Single Stream

Calibration

Validation

Auto Sequence

Halt

Single Stream

Calibration

Validation

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D.2 ISO system variables

GC Status Current Stream

Last Stream

Cycle Clock Counter

Cycle Time

Anly Time

Current Mode

Next Stream

Last Mode

Calibration Failed

Validation Failed

Cycle Complete Pulse

Current Day

Current Month

Current Year

Current Hour

Current Minute

Current Second

Active Alarm Flag

UnAck Alarm Flag

Current Stream

Last Stream

Cycle Clock Counter

Cycle Time

Anly Time

Current Mode

Next Stream

Last Mode

Calibration Failed

Validation Failed

Cycle Complete Pulse

Current Day

Current Month

Current Year

Current Hour

Current Minute

Current Second

Active Alarm Flag

UnAck Alarm Flag

Group Basic Calculations Advanced Calculations

Analysis Component Mole %

Weight %

Liquid Volume %

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Height

Component Number

Mole %

Weight %

Liquid Volume %

Response Factor

Retention Time

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Height

Component Number

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Analysis Stream Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

ISO Temp RefC - Pri

ISO Temp RefV - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Pri

Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

ISO Temp RefC - Pri

ISO Temp RefV - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Sup Sat - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Sat - Sec

ISO Z Factor - Pri

ISO Z Factor - Sec

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Pri

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Sec

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Sec

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Sec

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Sec

ISO Soot Index

ISO Incomp Combustion Fact

ISO Latent Heat Cap Ratio

Analysis Optional

Base Pressures

n/a Opt Base Pressure

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Sup Sat - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Sat - Sec

Calibration n/a Area or Height

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Component n/a Resp Factor

Resp Factor % Dev

Ret Time

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calibration Stream n/a Start Time

Final Calibration

Component

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Final Calibration

Stream

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO Z Factor - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

Total Unnormalized Conc

Last Analysis

Component

Mole %

Weight %

Liquid Volume %

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Ht

Component Number

Mole %

Weight %

Liquid Volume %

Response Factor

Retention Time

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

Peak Area

Peak Height

Peak Width @ Half-Ht

Component Number

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Last Analysis Stream Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

Is Cal Run

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

ISO Temp RefC - Pri

ISO Temp RefV - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Pri

Analysis Time

Avg Molecular Weight

Base Pressure

CricondenTherm Pres

CricondenTherm Temp

Cycle Time

Dewpoint Pres

Dewpoint Temp

Is Cal Run

No of Peaks Found

No of Comp

Reid Vapor Press

Rel Den Liq @ 60F

Rel Den Liq @ 15C

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

ISO Temp RefC - Pri

ISO Temp RefV - Pri

ISO Temp RefC - Sec

ISO Temp RefV - Sec

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Sup Sat - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Sat - Sec

ISO Z Factor - Pri

ISO Z Factor - Sec

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Pri

ISO Gas Den kg/m3 - Sec

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Sec

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Sec

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Inf - Sec

ISO Soot Index

ISO Incomp Combustion Fact

ISO Latent Heat Cap Ratio

Last Analysis

Optional Base

Pressures

n/a Opt Base Pressure

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

ISO CV Inf Dry - Pri

ISO CV Inf Sat - Pri

ISO CV Sup Dry - Sec

ISO CV Sup Sat - Sec

ISO CV Inf Dry - Sec

ISO CV Inf Sat - Sec

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Last Calibration

Component

n/a Area or Height

Resp Factor

Ret Time

Component Number

Last Calibration

Stream

n/a Start Time

Stream No

Last Final Calibration

Component

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Calib Conc

Old Resp Factor

New Resp Factor

New RF Update Flag

Resp Factor % Dev

Old Ret Time

New Ret Time

New RT Update Flag

Ret Time % Dev

Component Number

Last Final Calibration RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

ISO CV Sup Dry - Pri

ISO CV Sup Sat - Pri

Stream Stream No ISO Z Factor - Pri

ISO Real Rel Den Gas - Pri

ISO Wobbe Index Sup - Pri

RF Dev Alarm

Start Time

Stream No

Total Unnormalized Conc

Hardware - Heaters Temperature Temperature

Hardware - Valves Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Discrete

Inputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Discrete

Outputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Analog

Inputs

Current Value Current Value

Hardware - Analog

Outputs

Current Value Current Value

Application - System Default Stream Sequence Default Stream Sequence

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Application -

Component Data

Table

n/a Det #

Ret Time

Resp Fact

Calib Conc

RT Secs Dev

Resp Fact %

Sum Factor - Pri

Sum Factor - Sec

CV Sup KJ/mol - Pri

CV Inf KJ/mol - Pri

CV Sup KJ/mol - Sec

CV Inf KJ/mol - Sec

Rel Dens Gas

Rel Dens Liquid

Mole Weight

Rel Resp Fact

Multi-level Calib 'a'

Multi-level Calib 'b'

Multi-level Calib 'c'

Multi-level Calib 'd'

Application -

Validation Data Table

n/a Percent Deviation

Percent Deviation

Application -

Averages

Min

Max

Avg

Samples

Min

Max

Avg

Samples

Application - User

Defined Calculation

Calc Result Calc Result

Application - Limit

Alarms

Alarm Low On

Alarm High On

Alarm Low On

Alarm High On

Value Causing Alarm

Violated Alarm Limit

Date

Application - System

Alarms

Alarm On Alarm On

Value Causing Alarm

Violated Alarm Limit

Date

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Application - Streams n/a Usage

TEV

Total Runs

Avg Runs

Start Time

Interval

Calibration Stream

Base Pressure

Optional Pressure 1

Optional Pressure 2

Optional Pressure 3

Next Cal/Val Time

Status

Validation Average Value

Current Value

Average Value

Current Value

GC Control Auto Sequence

Halt

Single Stream

Calibration

Validation

Auto Sequence

Halt

Single Stream

Calibration

Validation

GC Status Current Stream

Last Stream

Cycle Clock Counter

Cycle Time

Anly Time

Current Mode

Next Stream

Last Mode

Calibration Failed

Validation Failed

Cycle Complete Pulse

Current Day

Current Month

Current Year

Current Hour

Current Minute

Current Second

Active Alarm Flag

UnAck Alarm Flag

Current Stream

Last Stream

Cycle Clock Counter

Cycle Time

Anly Time

Current Mode

Next Stream

Last Mode

Calibration Failed

Validation Failed

Cycle Complete Pulse

Current Day

Current Month

Current Year

Current Hour

Current Minute

Current Second

Active Alarm Flag

UnAck Alarm Flag

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Appendix E, Creating custom calculations

To create or edit a customized calculation using GC analysis data, do the

following:

1. Select Applications → Calculations → User Defined.... The User

Defined Calculations window appears, containing a list of all the user-

defined calculations that are available to the GC.

Figure E-1. The User Defined Calculations window

2. Click Insert before to add a row to the User Defined Calculations

table.

Note

To delete this--or any--row from the table, click Delete.

3. Double-click the Label cell and enter a name for the calculation you

are about to create. If you want to enter a short description for the

new calculation, double-click the Comment cell and enter it there.

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4. Click Edit. The Edit User-defined Calculation window appears.

Figure E-2. The Edit User-defined Calculation window

In MON 20/20, building a calculation is similar to building a simple

program. You have constants and two types of variables available, as

well as two calculation-building commands. You can also add

comments that will be ignored by the application but that can help you

explain the logic and structure of the calculation you are designing.

A

B

C

D

E

F

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The following is a description of the design elements of the Edit User-

defined Calculation window:

•Element A - Called the Calculation Steps Viewer, this element

displays the line-by-line construction of the calculation as it is

being built. The following commands allow you to interact with

this area:

•Click Clear All to clear the content of the Calculation Steps

Viewer.

•Click Clear Line to clear the content of the selected line.

Note

If the selected line is an "If-Then" statement, then the entire condition is cleared. This

button is disabled when the cursor is on an "else" or "endif" condition.

•Click Delete Line to delete the selected line.

Note

If the selected line is the beginning of a conditional statement, then the entire "If-Then"

block will be deleted along with the expressions that constitute the "If-Then" construct.

If the selected line is part of the conditional "If-Then" construct—that is, the line only

has "Else" or "Endif" in it—then the entire "If-Then" construct will be deleted.

•Click Copy to copy the selected line to the clipboard. You cannot

copy keywords such as “else” or “endif.”

•Click Paste to paste the content of the clipboard into a selected

line. If the line already has a calculation in it, it is cleared before

the content of the clipboard is pasted into it.

•Element B - A drop-down menu with the following three

commands:

•Insert Comment - Adds a comment to the calculation. Each

comment is preceded by “//.”

•Insert Condition - Adds an “If-Then” statement to the

calculation.

•Insert Expression - Adds a mathematical expression to the

calculation.

•Element C - Also called the Expression Editor, this section is the

work area where the comment, condition or expression is built

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before being added to the Calculation Steps Viewer. There are four

modes of the Expression Editor, depending upon what action is

being performed:

Figure E-3. Expression Editor - No Action

Figure E-4. Expression Editor - Insert Comment

Figure E-5. Expression Editor - Insert Condition

Figure E-6. Expression Editor - Insert Expression

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The following commands allow you to interact with the Expression

Editor:

•Click Clear to clear the content of the entire line. The line itself

is not deleted.

•Click Delete Item to delete the currently active token. Each

mathematical function, numeric data, and mathematical

operation is treated as a token. The token to the right of the

current cursor location is treated as the currently active token.

•Click Evaluate Exp to check the validity of the expression. If

any errors are detected in the syntax, then an error will be

reported in the Output window.

Note

This button is only active when the line being edited is an expression.

•Click Done to evaluate the expression and copy it to the

Calculations Steps Viewer. If there are any errors in the

expression, they are reported in the Output window.

•Element D - This section contains calculator functions that can be

used to build a mathematical expression. This section can be

divided into two parts:

Figure E-7. Calculator functions

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•Section 1 - This section contains the following keys:

•Section 2 - This section contains the traditional calculator keys

and can be used with your keyboard’s Numpad.

Note

Make sure to engage your keyboard’s Numlock before using the Numpad.

• Section E - This section contains drop-down menus and buttons

that allow you to create and select constants and variables that can

be added to your mathematical expressions.

x^y x to the power of y

SQRT Square Root

abs Absolute Value

sin Sine

cos Cosine

tan Tan

log10 Logarithm to the base 10

log2 Logarithm to the base 2

ln Logarithm to the base e

and Logical AND

or Logical OR

xor Logical XOR

(Open bracket

) Close bracket

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•Constants - Allows you to select constants from a drop-down

list.

•Temporary Variables - Allows you to select temporary, user-

created variables from a drop-down list.

•System Variables - Allows you to select system variables.

•Edit Temporary Variables - Allows you to create variables.

•Edit Constants - Allows you to create system-wide constants

that can be used in user-defined calculations.

• Section F - This section, called the Output Display, displays

status information.

5. Use the following procedures to build your calculation in the

Calculation Steps Viewer:

•“Inserting a comment” on page E-7

•“Inserting a conditional statement” on page E-9

•“Inserting an expression” on page E-11

•“Creating a constant” on page E-14

•“Creating or editing a temporary variable” on page E-15

•“Inserting a system variable” on page E-16

•“Using user-defined calculations” on page E-17

6. To see the result of the calculation, click Calculate. The results

display in the Output window. To validate the calculation for errors,

click Evaluate. The results of the validation check display in the

Output window. To save the calculation and to close the Edit User-

defined Calculation window, click OK.

7. On the User Defined Calculations window, to save the changes

without closing the window, click Save. To save the changes and close

the window, click OK.

E.1 Inserting a comment

To add a comment to the calculation, do the following:

1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Comment. A

new line will be added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor will switch to Edit Comment mode.

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Figure E-8. Edit Comment mode

2. Enter the comment into the Edit Comment textbox and then click

Done. The comment will be added to the Calculation Steps

Viewer.

Figure E-9. Calculation Steps Viewer

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E.2 Inserting a conditional statement

Figure E-10. An example of a conditional statement

The Expression Editor in Edit Condition mode allows you to build the

first line of the conditional statement:

Figure E-11. The Expression Editor in Edit Condition mode

Expressions are built using the Expression Editor in Edit Expression

mode.

To add a conditional statement, do the following:

Regular expression

Relational operator

Variables/Constants

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1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Condition. A

new line is added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor switches to Edit Condition mode.

2. Add an expression. You can use constants, temporary variables,

system variables, and the calculator functions to build the expression.

For information on inserting system variables, see page E-16. For

information on creating variables, see page E-15. For information on

creating constants, see page E-14.

Figure E-12. Edit Expression area

3. Select a relational operator from the drop-down list. You have the

following options:

4. To add a variable or constant to the expression, click the Variable/

Constant drop-down list and select the appropriate item.

<Less than

<= Less than or equal

>Greater than

>= Greater than or equal

== Equal

!= Not equal

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Figure E-13. the Variable/Constant drop-down list

For information on creating variables, see page E-15. For information

on creating constants, see page E-14.

5. Click Done. MON 20/20 validates the statement and if there are no

errors, it adds it to the Calculation Steps Viewer.

Figure E-14. Calculation Steps Viewer

To complete the conditional statement, use the Expression Editor in

Edit Expression mode to add the necessary mathematical expressions.

E.3 Inserting an expression

A mathematical expression has the following structure:

Variable = Regular expression

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Figure E-15. Edit Expression area

To add an expression to a conditional statement or calculation, do the

following:

1. Click on the Insert drop-down list and select Insert Expression. A

new line is added to the Calculation Steps Viewer and the

Expression Editor switches to Edit Expression mode.

2. Select a variable from the Variable drop-down tree view. You can

select either a temporary variable or you can set the expression you

are building as the final result of your new user-defined calculation.

For instance, if the user-defined calculation you are building is called

‘User Calc 1,’ then you can select User Calc 1 from the Final Result

tree view. For information on creating variables, see “Creating or

editing a temporary variable” on page E-15.

Figure E-16. The Final Result tree view

regular expression

variable

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3. Add a regular expression. You can use constants, temporary

variables, system variables, and the calculator functions to build the

expression. For information on inserting system variables, see

page E-16. For information on creating variables, see page E-15. For

information on creating constants, see page E-14.

Figure E-17. The Edit Expression area

4. Click Done. MON 20/20 validates the statement and if there are no

errors, it adds it to the Calculation Steps Viewer.

Figure E-18. The Calculation Steps Viewer

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E.4 Creating a constant

To create a constant that you can use in building a calculation, do the

following:

1. From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click Edit

Constants. The Edit Constants window displays, showing all the

constants that have been created so far for the GC.

Figure E-19. The Edit Constants window

2. To create a new constant, click Insert before. A new row will be

added to the USER_CALC_CONSTANTS table.

Note

To delete a constant, select it in the table and click Delete.

3. Double-click the Label cell and enter a name for the constant.

Note

To edit any cell, double-click it.

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4. Double-click the Value cell and enter a value for the constant.

5. Use the Comment cell to store information that is relevant for the

constant.

6. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

E.5 Creating or editing a temporary variable

To create a temporary variable that you can use in building a calculation,

do the following:

1. From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click Edit

Temporary Variables. The Edit Temporary Variables window

displays, showing all the temporary variables that have been created

so far for the user-defined calculation.

Figure E-20. The Edit Temporary Variables window

2. To create a new temporary variable, click Insert. A new row will be

added to the table.

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Note

To delete a variable from this window, select it in the table and click Delete.

3. Double-click the Name cell and enter a name for the variable.

4. Use the Comment cell to store information that is relevant for the

variable.

5. To save the changes without closing the window, click Save. To save

the changes and close the window, click OK.

E.6 Inserting a system variable

To insert a system variable into the Expression Editor, do the following:

From the Edit User-defined Calculation window, click on the System

Variables drop-down arrow.

For a demonstration of how to use the context-sensitive variable selector,

see “Using the context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

The selected system variable displays in the System Variables drop-down

box and in the Expression Editor.

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Figure E-21. The Expression Editor

E.7 Using user-defined calculations

You can use a previously-created user-defined calculation when building

new calculations by clicking on the System Variables drop-down arrow on

the Edit User-defined Calculation window.

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Figure E-22. System Variables drop-down menu

For a demonstration of how to use the context-sensitive variable selector,

see “Using the context-sensitive variable selector” on page 1-42.

The selected system variable displays in the System Variables drop-down

box and in the Expression Editor.

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Figure E-23. The Expression Editor

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