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Emerson FB3000 RTU LCD Touchpad

User Manual

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Application & Device Safety Considerations

 Reading these Instructions
Before operating a device or application, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety implications. In some
situations, improper use may result in damage or injury. Keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference. Note
that these instructions may not cover all details or variations in equipment or cover every possible situation regarding
installation, operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered sufficiently in the text, immediately contact
Energy and Transportation Solutions (ETS) Customer Support for further information.

 Protecting Operating Processes

The failure of a device or application – for whatever reason – may leave an operating process without appropriate protection and
could result in possible damage to property or injury to persons. To protect against this, review the need for additional backup
equipment or provide alternate means of protection (such as alarm devices, output limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves,
emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.). Contact ETS for additional information.

 Using Qualified Personnel

Installation, configuration, and any subsequent modifications to a device or application should only be performed by qualified,
suitably trained personnel information.

 System Training
A well-trained workforce is critical to the success of your operation. Knowing how to correctly install, configure, program,
calibrate, and troubleshoot your Emerson equipment provides your engineers and technicians with the skills and confidence to
optimize your investment. ETS offers a variety of ways for your personnel to acquire essential system expertise. Our full-time
professional instructors can conduct classroom training at several of our corporate offices, at your site, or even at your regional
Emerson office. You can also receive the same quality training via our live, interactive Emerson Virtual Classroom and save on
travel costs. For our complete schedule and further information, contact the ETS Training Department at 800-338-8158 or email
us at [email protected].

 Grounding Equipment
Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance with relevant safety standards. For the
USA, refer to OSHA rules and regulations as specified in Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S,
dated: May 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code). For international locations, refer to IEC
60364-4-41: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic instruments that include
electrically operated devices such as lights, switches, relays, alarms, or chart drives. The chassis (or earth ground) lug provides a
safe connection point to a customer-designated ground location for ESD and transient voltage suppression. Do not use the
chassis ground lug for signal, common, or return connections. Do not connect the chassis ground lug directly to a lightning
arrestor/lightning rod.

Important: Complying with the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction is essential to ensuring personnel safety.
The guidelines and recommendations in this manual are intended to meet or exceed applicable codes and regulations. If
differences occur between this manual and the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, those codes and
regulations must take precedence.

 Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Any device contains sensitive electronic components which can be damaged by exposure to an ESD voltage. Depending on the
magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic operation or complete failure of the equipment. Ensure that you
correctly care for and handle ESD-sensitive components.

 Ethernet Connectivity
This automation device is intended to be used in an Ethernet network which does not have public access. The inclusion of this
device in a publicly accessible Ethernet-based network is not recommended.

 Returning Equipment
If you need to return any equipment to ETS, it is your responsibility to ensure that the equipment has been cleaned to safe levels,
as defined and/or determined by applicable federal, state and/or local law regulations or codes. You also agree to indemnify ETS
and hold ETS harmless from any liability or damage which ETS may incur or suffer due to your failure to ensure device
cleanliness.

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction 1
1.1 Scope and Organization....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Power Save Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Inactivity Time ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 Display and FBxConnect Security ........................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2. Installing the Touchpad 7

2.1 Locating the Touchpad ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1 Special Considerations ............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Installing the Touchpad ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Wiring the Touchpad ............................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 3. Configuring the Touchpad 11

3.1 Configuring the Communications Port Owner............................................................................... 12
3.2 Configuring List Mode ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Configuring Chart Parameters.......................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Accessing Normal Mode .................................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Defining Touchpad Users .................................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 4. Using the Touchpad 21

4.1 Logging On .......................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Touchpad Screens ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.1 Menu Screens .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Parameter Screens ................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.3 Dynamic Charts ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 User Lists .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3.1 Configuring User Lists ............................................................................................................ 28
4.4 Meter Runs ........................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Modules ................................................................................................................................................ 30
4.5.1 MVS I/O Modules .................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.2 I/O Modules ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.6 Charts.................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.1 Configuring Chart Parameters ............................................................................................. 33
4.7 System .................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.7.1 System Info .............................................................................................................................. 35
4.7.2 Contrast .................................................................................................................................... 36
4.8 PID Loops ............................................................................................................................................. 36

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4.8.1 Displaying Basic PID Loops ................................................................................................... 36

4.9 Logging Off ......................................................................................................................................... 37

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This manual describes the installation, configuration, and use of the FB3000 LCD
Touchpad (or “Touchpad”). To avoid confusion, “Touchpad” refers to the FB3000 LCD
device; “display” is what the Touchpad’s screens show.

1.1 Scope and Organization

This document serves as the user manual for the FB3000 Touchpad, which is intended for
use with the FB3000 RTU. This manual describes how to install, configure, and use the
Touchpad. After you install the Touchpad in your enclosure and wire it to the FB3000, you
access and configure the Touchpad using FBxConnect configuration software (version
3.17 or higher) loaded on a personal computer running Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro (32-
bit or 64-bit). Once configured, the Touchpad provides access to many FB3000 system
parameters and functions.

The chapters in this manual provide information in a sequence appropriate for first-time
users. Once you become familiar with the device and the procedures, the manual
becomes a reference tool. This manual has the following major sections:

 Chapter 1. Introduction
 Chapter 2. Installing the Touchpad
 Chapter 3. Configuring the Touchpad
 Chapter 4. Using the Touchpad

This manual assumes that you are familiar with the FB3000 and its configuration. For
more information, refer to the following specification sheet and manuals:

 Emerson FB3000 RTU Instruction Manual (part D301851X012)

 FB3000 LCD Touchpad Product Data Sheet (D301936X012)
 FBxConnect Configuration Software User Manual (for the FB3000) (D301882X012)

1.2 Overview
The Touchpad enables you to access FB3000 process and operational information and to
view and change FB3000 parameters. The Touchpad is a touch-sensitive liquid crystal
display (LCD) screen. It fits behind a protective covering that is mounted to a user-
supplied enclosure (see Figure 1-1).

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Figure 1-1. FB3000 Touchpad, Enclosure Mounted

Note
The Touchpad is designed to be mounted to a user-provided enclosure. Figure 3-1
provides a template for installation. Note that the template is an illustration only.

The Touchpad communicates with the FB3000 using the FB3000’s Comm1 or Comm 2
connection (see Figures 2-2 through 2-5 in Section 2.3, Wiring the Touchpad). The RS-232
connection is permanently configured with a baud rate of 19,200, 1 stop bit, 1 start bit, 8
data bits, and no parity. The Touchpad cannot use the FB3000’s Ethernet connection but
can be wired to an FB3000 4-port Serial Communications module (see Figures 2-4 and 2-5).

The Touchpad is transreflective. To maintain readability in direct sunlight, it reflects most

of the sunlight and increases or decreases the brightness of its display based on the
amount of light. This reduces your need to manually adjust the screen. It also has a
backlight to increase readability during low-light use conditions or during critical
operations (such as when you enter a PIN code). During idle periods, the backlight
automatically enters a power-saving mode to conserve energy.

The Touchpad requires no manual calibration. Internal firmware provides the coordinates
to assure display communications between the Touchpad and your FB3000.

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Figure 1-2. FB3000 Touchpad with Open Cover

KEY ACK ALARM

TOUCH SCREEN TO ACTIVATE

To use the Touchpad, open its protective cover and touch the screen. Two light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) at the top of the display provide visual signals on the Touchpad’s
operational status. The green KEY ACK LED indicates successful “touches”: each time you
touch the screen, the green LED flashes to verify that the Touchpad has acknowledged
your entry. The green LED also can flash once every three seconds if you have set the
power save mode (see Section 1.2.2). The red ALARM LED signals alarm or integrity issues
and coordinates with other visual display clues (such as an on-screen asterisk or the letter
i, or a) to identify the area of concern. See Chapter 4, Using the Touchpad.

1.2.1 Operational Modes

The Touchpad has two operational modes, Normal and List. When you open the cover,
the screen shows the initial “splash” screen:

Figure 1-3. Touchpad Initial/“Splash” Screen

When you touch the screen, you see either a list of system parameters or a grid
containing user names:

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Figure 1-4. Initial Touchpad Screens

List mode (indicated by the List Mode label at the top of the screen) provides an auto-
scrolling list of read-only parameters, which displays up to 48 user-defined parameters (at
a user-defined refresh rate) without requiring a log on process. At any time you can touch
Exit on a List Mode screen to interrupt the auto-scroll and display the User Menu screen.
You then select a user to log onto the Touchpad.

Note
List mode also includes a dynamic chart mode. Technicians can touch a parameter and
the display shows a dynamic chart related to that parameter. See Chapter 4, Section 4.6
Charts, for further details on this feature.

Normal mode requires you to select a defined user and provide a PIN for that user before
displaying any information. Refer to Chapter 4, Using the Touchpad, for further
information.

1.2.2 Power Save Mode

The Touchpad also supports a configurable power-save mode, which activates whenever
you trigger the splash screen (Figure 1-3). Power-save mode works with either Normal or
List mode and reduces the energy required to continually show the splash screen

Access the FBxConnect’s LCD Touchpad screen to enable (or disable) power save mode:

Figure 1-5. Inactivity Time

Select the appropriate option and click Save. FBxConnect performs a warm start and
shuts down the Touchpad.

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Once configured, the Touchpad display is blank; the green KEY ACK LED blinks once every
three seconds to indicate the Touchpad is still active. The Touchpad “awakens” when you
touch it and displays either the splash screen or begins scrolling through the List mode
displays (if configured).

1.2.3 Inactivity Time

By default, the Touchpad remains on indefinitely, but you can define the number of
minutes the Touchpad waits before dropping into an inactive state. This is controlled by
the List Mode Inactivity Time field on the FBxConnect’s LCD Touchpad screen:

Figure 1-6. Inactivity Time

The value you enter (here, 5) indicates that the Touchpad drops into an inactive state
after 5 minutes of inactivity. Valid values are between 5 (the default) and 255 minutes.

1.2.4 Display and FBxConnect Security

FBxConnect security enables you can determine which user IDs can access which
Touchpad features. You can define up to 24 user IDs, each of which can have read-only,
read-write, or no access to the four user lists and standard features of the Touchpad. See
Section 3.5, Configuring Touchpad Security.

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Chapter 2. Installing the Touchpad

This chapter describes how to install the Touchpad in an enclosure or panel that you
provide.

2.1 Locating the Touchpad

The Touchpad is delivered as a kit (Touchpad, cable, dielectric plastic template, and
instructions for installing the Touchpad). You are responsible for installing the Touchpad
in a panel or enclosure of your choosing.

2.2 Installing the Touchpad

Use the dielectric plastic template included in the Touchpad kit to determine what holes
you may need to drill in your enclosure. Place the self-stick template on the front side of
the cover or panel (that is, the side that faces those using the Touchpad) and position the
template so that the hole for the data cable is in the upper left corner of the template (as
shown in Figure 2-1).

2.2.1 Special Considerations

The plastic cover for the Touchpad opens to the left. Ensure at least 6.19 inches of
clearance to open the cover to 90°. Allow more space if you want to open the cover wider.

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Figure 2-1. Touchpad Dimensions (NOT TO SCALE)

PUNCH OR DRILL
0.88” DIA (7/8”) KNOCKOUT
(DATA CABLE CLEARANCE)

DOOR IN 90° OPEN POSITION

DIELECTRIC SHEET/DRILL TEMPLATE
OUTLINE OF TOUCHPAD

PUNCH OR DRILL 0.16” DIA (4 REQD) CLEARANCE FOR #6 SCREWS

2.3 Wiring the Touchpad

Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show how to wire an internally powered Touchpad to the FB3000’s
Comm 1 or Comm 2 ports. Figures 2-4 and 2-5 show the wiring for an externally powered
Touchpad to the FB3000’s Comm 1 port or to the 4-port Communications module.

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Figure 2-2. Internally Powered Touchpad Wired to FB3000 Comm Port 1

Figure 2-3. Internally Powered Touchpad Wired to FB3000 Comm Port 2

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Figure 2-4. Externally Powered Touchpad Wired to FB3000 Comm Port 1

Figure 2-5. Externally Powered Touchpad Wired to 4-port Comm Module

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Chapter 3. Configuring the Touchpad

This chapter provides instructions for associating the Touchpad with a communications
port and then configuring options on the Touchpad using FBxConnect configuration
software.

Note
To avoid confusion, “Touchpad” refers to the physical device; “display” is what the
Touchpad’s screen shows. This chapter describes how to configure the Touchpad and
what displays on its screen.

Once you successfully wire the Touchpad to the FB3000 (see Figures 2-2 through 2-5),
open an FBxConnect session, select Configure, and then LCD Touchpad. FBxConnect
displays the LCD Touchpad screen:

Figure 3-1. FBxConnect LCD Touchpad Screen

While the FB3000 is set up to accept the Touchpad, you need to set some parameters to
connect the Touchpad to the FB3000. After connecting the Touchpad, you can configure
additional display options as well as security options (see Sections 3-1 through 3-5).

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3.1 Configuring the Communications Port Owner

Even though you may have already wired the Touchpad to the FB3000 (or to a 4-port
Serial Communications module), you must identify the communications port (COM1 or
COM2) the Touchpad uses.

1. From an FBxConnect session select Configure and then Communications.

FBxConnect displays the Communications Ports screen:

Figure 3-2. Communication Ports Screen

2. Select the Comm_1 (COM1) port (if it is not already selected).

3. In the Port Settings pane, enable the port and select LCD Display as the port owner
(as shown above).

Note
Verify the values in the Serial Settings pane. If necessary, select 19.2K as the value in
the Baud Rate field.

4. Click Save. FBxConnect performs a warm start to accept the new configuration. The
Touchpad activates and displays the message “Waiting for Comms…”

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Figure 3-3. Display on Activated Touchpad

As soon as the FB3000 configures the communications with the Touchpad, the splash
screen displays:

Figure 3-4. Emerson Splash Screen

Proceed to Sections 3.2 through 3.5 to configure display options.

3.2 Configuring List Mode

Important
You must configure and then activate list mode; it is not a default mode for the
Touchpad.

List mode provides a series of up to 48 values that automatically scroll across the
Touchpad display based on a speed you define. FBxConnect supports four display lists,
each of which can contain up to 16 values. List mode provides a technician with a view of
the health of various FB3000 parameters without requiring a logon to the Touchpad.
Additionally, you can define parameters to display dynamic values.

1. From an FBxConnect session select Configure and then LCD Touchpad. FBxConnect
displays the LCD Touchpad screen.

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Figure 3-5. LCD Touchpad Screen

2. In the List Mode Status pane, click Display Lists to show the Display List screen:

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Figure 3-6. Display List Screen

3. Select a display list (internally, FBxConnect labels the lists DispList_1 through
DispList_4). If you are defining display lists for the first time, select a list and give it a
tag and description meaningful to your organization
4. Define up to 16 parameters. You can click the point picker icon ( ) to select
parameters.
5. Provide a custom description (up to 10 alphanumeric characters in length) for each
parameter.

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6. Complete the Scroll Time field (at the top of the screen) to indicate the number of
seconds (between 1 and 255, with 4 seconds as the default) each parameter screen
displays on the Touchpad before being replaced by another parameter screen.
7. Click Save to save the display list. Select another display list to define or click X to
close the Display List screen and return to the LCD Touchpad screen.

Note
Although each display list can contain up to 16 parameters, you don’t need to fill all
available slots. FBxConnect skips any empty parameter slots when the parameters
display on the Touchpad. If you defined only 5 parameters on each of the four
display lists, FBxConnect displays the 20 defined parameters in sequence, omitting
any empty slots.

8. Activate the List Mode Status. Select Enable on the List Mode Status pane on the LCD
Touchpad screen and click Save. The Touchpad can now display your parameter lists.

Figure 3-7. Display Lists Screen

3.3 Configuring Chart Parameters

Important
Any parameters selected for this charting option must already be defined on a display
list.

The Touchpad enables you to select up to 24 parameters which can display as dynamic
charts. This feature can be useful to technicians who need to monitor parameters without
requiring logging onto the Touchpad.

For example, if you define Clk Seconds as a dynamic parameter, when this parameter
displays on the Touchpad the technician touches the screen to display a dynamic chart for
that parameter’s changing values:

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Figure 3-8. Clk Second Charting Screens

In this example, the trending value for the Clk Second parameter restarts after 60
seconds.

Select Exit three times to redisplay the Touchpad’s main menu.

To define a parameter for charting:

1. Click Display Chart Parameters on the LCD Touchpad screen. FBxConnect displays
the Display Chart Parameter screen:

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Figure 3-9. Display Chart Parameters

2. Select a display list.

3. Select a parameter (use the point picker).
4. Select Enable to activate dynamic charting for this parameter.
5. Provide values for an upper and lower range limit for the chart.
6. Click Save.

Repeat steps 3 through 6 for any additional parameters you want to chart.

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3.4 Accessing Normal Mode

Important
Normal mode is the default operating mode for the Touchpad and requires no
configuration.

When you open the cover of the Touchpad you typically see the Emerson splash screen:

Figure 3-10. Emerson Splash Screen

If you have previously configured List mode, when you touch the screen it automatically
begins scrolling through a series of parameter screens. Touch Exit on any parameter
screen exit the parameter display, which is replaced by a grid of defined users:

Figure 3-11. User Menu Screen

You then select a user from one of three User Menu screens. See Section 4.1, Logging On,
for further information.

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3.5 Defining Touchpad Users

Note
For further information on defining usernames, refer to the Adding a User topic in the
FBxConnect online help.

In Normal mode, touching the screen displays a grid of defined users:

Figure 3-12. Example User Menu Screen

Use FBxConnect to define up to 24 users and their respective PINs:

1. Open an FBxConnect session, select Services and User Management to display the
User Management screen:

Figure 3-13. FBxConnect User Management Screen

2. Click Add User to display the Security User details screen:

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Figure 3-14. FBxConnect Security user details screen

3. Complete the fields:

Field Description
Protocol Type DNP3 is the default protocol for the FB3000; do not
change this value.
Username Enter any combination of up to 30 alphanumeric
characters
Password Enter any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters; this value must be at least 8 characters in
length.
Show Password Click to show the value in the Password field.
Pin Define a four-digit personal information number for the
username.
Show Pin Click to show the value in the Pin field.
Enable Pin Click to activate the PIN in FBxConnect.
Note: For the Touchpad, this is a required field. Each
username must have a pin.
Role Select a role for this username. Valid values are Admin,
Engineer, Measurement Tech, Operator, or Auditor.
Note: You can define multiple Admins, depending on the
needs of your organization.
User Status Shows the status of the selected user account
Note: This field is read-only.

4. Click OK to save the user details. The Security user details screen closes and the new
username appears on the User Management screen.
5. Complete this screen for each Touchpad user (for a maximum of 24 users).

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Chapter 4. Using the Touchpad

This chapter describes the day-to-day use of the Touchpad in Normal mode. In List mode,
the Touchpad scrolls through a series of parameter screens without further intervention.

4.1 Logging On
In Normal mode, the Touchpad screen displays the Touchpad splash screen:

Figure 4-1. Touchpad Splash Screen

1. Touch the screen to display the User Menu screen:

Figure 4-2. User Menu Screen

Touch the > and < symbols to display additional menus of usernames. You can define
up to 24 unique username accounts. See Section 3.5, Defining Touchpad Users.
2. Select a username. The Touchpad displays the PIN screen:

Figure 4-3. PIN Screen

Note
The Touchpad displays the PIN screen for 60 seconds. If you do not enter a PIN in that
time, the splash screen re-displays. If you enter an incorrect PIN, the Touchpad
displays an Invalid PIN message. Click OK to clear this error message and re-enter the
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3. Enter a PIN. As you enter the first character of the PIN, the screen changes to
accommodate the process:

Figure 4-4. PIN Screen

4. Click Done when you have entered a PIN. The first Main Menu screen (left side of
Figure 4-5) displays:

Figure 4-5. Main Menu Screens

Menu Option Description

User Lists Displays up to four user lists, each of which supports up to
16 parameters. Use the FBxConnect LCD Touchpad screen
(see Section 3.2, Configuring List Mode) to configure the
user lists.
Meter Runs Accesses menus for gas DP, gas linear, and liquid linear
meters. See Section 4.4, Meter Runs.
Modules Accesses menus for MVS and I/O modules installed on the
FB3000. See Section 4.5, Module Information.
Chart Enables the display of parameter information in a dynamic
chart format. See Section 4.6, Charts.
System Accesses a menu for system information and screen
contrast. See Section 4.7, System.
PID Accesses options for basic and advanced PID loops. See
Section 4.8, PID Loops.
Log Off Logs you off the Touchpad and redisplays the Touchpad
splash screen.

Figure 4-6 provides a map of all Touchpad screen options:

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Figure 4-6. Touchpad Display Options Map

Emerson
Splash
Screen
UList 1
UList 2 Parameters
User Menu
UList 3
UList 4
PIN Screen

MTR 1-10
Valid Logon DP
MTR 11-20
Liquids
MTR 21-30 Parameters
Gas
MTR 31-36
Main Menu

1) User Lists

2) Meter Runs
MVS Comms Parameters
3) Modules
Slot 2-8
I/O Parameters
4) Chart Dynamic
Parameters Chart
5) System

6) PID Parameters
Info
Contrast
Contrast Control
7) Log Off

PID 1
PID 2
PID 3 Primary
PID 4 Mode Loops
Basic Parameters
PID 5 Output
PID 6
PID 7
PID 8

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4.2 Touchpad Screens

The Touchpad uses several kinds of screens to present information: menu screens,
parameter screens, and dynamic charts.

Note
System security settings controls which options display on your Touchpad and whether
you can edit parameter values. Refer to Section 2.6, Configuring Display Security, for further
information.

4.2.1 Menu Screens

Menu screens are basically two or more options placed in a grid. Below the grid an Exit
option may appear in the menu’s lower left corner. A menu label (such as Gas DP or Main
Menu) is centered between angled brackets, and arrows (to access subsequent or
previous additional menu options) may appear in the right corner of the menu. Figure 4-6
shows two examples of menu screens.

Figure 4-7. Example Menu Screens

Touching a label on a menu screen’s grid leads either to another menu or to a parameter
screen.

Note
A blinking asterisk (*) in the upper right corner of a menu box indicates an alarm issue in
this module.

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4.2.2 Parameter Screens

Parameter screens typically display values. A label at the top of a parameter screen (here,
List 1) indicating the user list housing that parameter. The bottom of the screen contains
two or more boxes, usually providing an Exit option on the left-hand side, a Hold option
(to prevent the screen from auto-scrolling to the next set of parameters) in the center,
and  and  options on the right-hand side so you can manually scroll from parameter
to parameter (see Figure 4-7).

Figure 4-8. Example Parameter Screen

Each screen displays up to two parameter values. The values are dynamic and refresh
once a second. By default, the screens scroll every four seconds but this is user-definable.

Figure 4-9. Example Parameter Screen

1
3
2 4

1 Parameter tag or label

2 Parameter units
3 Parameter value (read-only)
4 Parameter value (editable)

Parameter values are usually read-only. However, a value in a box (as in the case of
534.57 in Figure 4-9) indicates a value you can edit. Touch the box to display a numeric
keypad screen:

Figure 4-10. Numeric Keypad

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As you enter a new value, the numeric keypad changes (to include a Done option). When
you are finished, touch Done. The Touchpad displays a confirmation screen for the edited
value:

Figure 4-11. Edited Parameter Confirmation Screen

When you touch Yes, the new value appears in the parameter screen’s editable field:

Figure 4-12. Edited Parameter Screen

Note
The Touchpad uses this “value inside a box” signal extensively to indicate editable fields.

Finally, you can touch the parameter on any parameter screen to display a chart screen
that dynamically displays the values of that parameter.

4.2.3 Dynamic Charts

The Touchpad can display selected parameter in a dynamic “chart recorder” format.
Touch the label or units on a parameter screen to display the chart. Charting begins from
the moment of touch and continues either for 30 minutes or until you touch Exit.

Figure 4-13. Sample Dynamic Chart

1 2

1 Current upper and lower scale

2 Current date and time.

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The parameter label displays in the upper center of the screen (here, TP) and alternates
every four seconds with a display of the units. The current parameter value (here, 76.382)
displays in the lower center of the screen. The current date (here, 08/03) displays in the
upper right-hand corner of the screen. The current time appears in the lower right-hand
corner of the screen. The values in the upper and lower left-hand corners of the screen
display the chart’s current scale. You can modify the scale by touching the asterisk (*) just
below the upper scale value. The screen displays a numeric keypad you use to define first
a new upper range, then a new lower range.

Figure 4-14. Chart Scale Ranges

When you exit the numeric keypads, the parameter screen reflects the new values.

Figure 4-15. Revised Scales

Note
These new values are valid only for the current viewing. The Touchpad restores the
original scale values when you exit the parameter screen.

4.3 User Lists

User lists (see Section 3.2) are user-defined displays of information (typically parameters).
Click the User Lists selection on the Touchpad’s Main Menu to display the User List
menu:

Figure 4-16. User Lists Menu

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The FB3000 Touchpad supports four user lists, each of which can display up to 16
parameters. Touch a list to begin a sequential display of the parameters (such as MPU
Load or Ext Volt) defined for that list:

Figure 4-17. Parameter Screen

4.3.1 Configuring User Lists

To define the contents of each user list:

1. Open an FBxConnect session and select Configure and LCD Touchpad. FBxConnect
displays the LCD Touchpad screen:

Figure 4-18. LCD Touchpad Screen

2. Select Display Lists; the Display List screen displays.

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Figure 4-19. Display List Screen

3. Use the Description field to give the selected list a custom name (up to10
alphanumeric characters).

Note
FBxConnect names the four lists as DispList_1 through DispList_.

4. Define up to 16 parameters (which display in four sequential screens) for the display
list. Use the browse button ( ) to select parameters for the list. Use the Custom
Description field to optionally name each parameter (up to10 alphanumeric
characters).
5. Click Save when you complete each list. The User List screen should now reflect your
newly defined lists.

Note
FBxConnect displays these parameters in List mode (see Section 3.2).

4.4 Meter Runs

After touching the Meter Runs option on the main menu, you then select a range of
meters (the FB3000 supports up to 36 meters) from the Meter Range menu:

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Figure 4-20. Meters Menu

For this example, we have defined 12 Gas DP meters, 12 Gas Linear meters, and 12 Liquid
Linear meters. Select Gas DP to display the Gas DP Meters menu:

Figure 4-21. Gas DP Meters Menu

Select MRT 1-10 and the Touchpad displays a menu of DP meters:

Figure 4-22. Gas DP Meters Menu

Select a specific meter (here, DP Mtr_2) to view the parameters for that meter:

Figure 4-23. Meter Range Menu

Follow the same pattern to select Gas Linear or Liquid Linear meters. FBxConnect
modifies the Touchpad menus to match the number and variety of meters in your
organization.

4.5 Modules
Select the Module option on the main menu to view information for each I/O module
installed in the FB3000. The Module menu displays:

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Figure 4-24. Module Menu Screen

This menu enables you to select either any MVS modules or modules installed in slots 2
through 8 on the 8-slot FB3000 chassis.

4.5.1 MVS I/O Modules

Selecting the MVS option displays a menu of communication ports for the 4088B meters:

Figure 4-25. MVS Comm Port Menu

Select the comm port assigned to the MVS modules (here, COMM 3):

Figure 4-26. 4088B Menu

The FB3000 can support up to 10 4088B sensors. Selecting a sensor displays a sequence of
detailed parameter screens for primary values and any alarms:

Figure 4-27. 4088B Sensor Parameter Screens

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Touch Exit repeatedly to return to the Module menu screen.

4.5.2 I/O Modules

Selecting the Slot 2-8 option lot displays a menu of all I/O modules installed on the
FB3000 (here, the 8AIDIPI module installed in slot 2), and can be a list of up to 31 modules
(for a four-chassis FB3000):

Figure 4-28. Module Slot Screen

Selecting a module option (here, 2-8AIDIPI, a 12-input mixed IO module) displays a menu
of the analog inputs, analog outputs, and discrete outputs:

Figure 4-29. AI Slot Screen

Selecting an input (here, AI_2-1) displays a sequence of parameter screens for that input:

Figure 4-30. AI Parameter Screens

For this module, the first 8 channels are AI (AI_2-1 through AI_2-8); the next two are
analog outputs (AO_2-1 and AO_2-2), and last two channels are discrete outputs (DO_2-1
and DO_2-2).

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4.6 Charts
Select the Chart option on the main menu to view the charting (or “trending”) function
for a parameter.

Figure 4-31. Chart Menu

The Dynamic option enables you to define up to 24 parameters which you can then view
as a dynamic trend. Selecting Dynamic displays one or more (up to six) menus for the
parameters you have chosen to trend (Clk Second is the parameter below):

Figure 4-32. Dynamic Chart Menu

Selecting the Clk Second option displays a dynamic chart for that parameter:

Figure 4-33. Clk Second Charting Screens

In this example, the trending value for the Clk Second parameter restarts after 60
seconds.

Select Exit three times to redisplay the Touchpad’s main menu.

4.6.1 Configuring Chart Parameters

To define the contents of the dynamic chart:

1. Select Configure > LCD Touchpad from the FBxConnect™ main menu. The LCD
Touchpad screen opens:

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Figure 4-34. LCD Touchpad Screen

2. Select Display Chart Parameters to open the Display Chart Parameter screen:

Figure 4-35. Display Chart Parameter Screen

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3. Define up to 24 parameters (which display in 6 sequential screens) for the display list.
Use the browse button ( ) to select parameters for the chart. Use the Description
field to optionally name each chart (up to10 alphanumeric characters).
4. Click Save when you complete each chart. The newly defined parameter (MPU Load)
now appears on the Touchpad’s Dynamic menu screen:

Figure 4-36. Dynamic Chart Menu Screen

4.7 System
Select the System option on the Touchpad’s second main menu to access the System
menu:

Figure 4-37. System Menu

4.7.1 System Info

Selecting the Info option displays basic information about the system: current date,
current time, the defined site name, current MPU loading percentage, and input voltage:

Figure 4-38. System Data

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4.7.2 Contrast
Although the Touchpad is transreflective, you may still need to adjust the display in bright
sunlight to increase readability. Selecting the Contrast option displays a control you can
use to increase or decrease the contrast of the display image:

Figure 4-39. Contrast Adjustment

4.8 PID Loops

Select the PID option on the Touchpad’s main menu (you may need to scroll down) to
access the PID menu:

Figure 4-40. PID Menu

This menu currently provides a basic method for displaying and changing Proportional,
Integral, and Derivative (PID) loops. The FB3000 supports up to eight PID loops.

4.8.1 Displaying Basic PID Loops

Select Basic to display the PID loops currently defined in the FB3000:

Figure 4-41. Basic PID Menu Screen

Select a PID loop (here, PID Loop 1) to display a menu of parameters:

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Figure 4-42. Basic PID Menu Screen

 Select Primary to display the primary PV and SP for the PID loop:

Figure 4-43. PID Primary Variables Screen

 Select Mode to switch the PID mode between automatic and manual:

Figure 4-44. PID Mode Screen

 Select Output to display the PID output:

Figure 4-45. PID Output Screen

Select Exit three times to redisplay the Touchpad’s main menu.

4.9 Logging Off

Select Log off to immediately log off the system and display the idle state screen.

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