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ALPHA-VISION® visuNT: Station |
Station
SUMMARY
Stations are control units the DataObjects are located at.CONTENTS
Introduction
Stations are control units (Process server, Client) where the DataObjects
are located at.
Station types in dependency of the Station numbers:
| Station number | Created as | Station type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 98 | Station | Process server |
| 99 -100 | Station | Process server (special) |
| from 101 | Station | Client |
| 1 - 98 | AbvSpu Station | Process server |
Note:
Dependent whether a Process server is created as "Station" or "AbvSpu Station"
it got different properties.
The fields in the "_Station.dbf" table in VisionNT are different in names and number to that in the AvET.
In the AvET:
- Stations are combined in StationLists.
- StationLists got the extension ".stn.xml"
Using the AvET you may:
- Create StationLists.
- Import StationLists.
- Export StationLists.
- Create Stations within StationLists.
- Modify Stations within StationLists.
- Delete Stations within StationLists.
Create StationLists
Recommendation:
Create a subfolder called "Stations" in the Project folder.
In the pull down menu ‘File’ of the toolbar - select "new".
In the opened window select the item “StationList”.
Input the wanted name in the ‘Name’ –field and the wanted location below.
Note:
The path of the opened project is shown, it may be extended - not
existent directories are created.
Finish with OK.
Note:
A StationList with the given name and the extension ".stn.xml" is
created in the defined folder and shown in the tree in the left window.
Information about entries in the fields you will find down below under the headline ‘properties’.
Delete/ Modify/ Create/ Stations
Open the wanted StationList via double-click.
- In the center window the Stations of the StationList are shown.
- The right window shows the properties of the StationList itself.
Delete Station
Select the wanted Station in the center window.
- The right window shows the definitions for that Station.
- The 'delete' symbol in the toolbar becomes operable.
- In the center window the entry is deleted.
- The right window is empty.
Modify Stations
Select the wanted Station in the center window.
- The right window shows the definitions for that Station.
- The field name of a modified field is marked with an asterisk.
- If the symbol ‘Apply’ is clicked the asterisk disappears.
Note:
It is not possible to change a “Station” into a “AbvSpu-Station” (and
vice versa). Only via delete and create possible.
Information about entries in the fields you will find down below under the headline ‘properties’.
Create Stations
Dependent on the Station wanted select “Station insert” or “AbvSpu
station insert”.A Station is created.
- The system assigns the default name "StationN" or "AbvSpu-StationN" (N stands for the running number)
Input a Station number.
- Dependent on the station number the field “type” reads ‘Process server’ or ‘Client’. (On Station type “Station”)
If on closing the file the modification is confirmed, the change is final.
Information about entries in the fields you will find below under the headline ‘properties’.
Properties
| List name: | StationList |
| File extension: | .stn.xml |
| Objects: | Station |
Properties of the StationList
| Field (Name in Refresh- Actionscript & XML-Files) | Description | assosiated VisuNT-Field (max.Lenght) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Name) | Name of the StationList | non-existent |
| Description | free Text | non-existent |
Properties of ALL Stations
| Field (Name in Refresh- Actionscript & XML-File) | Description | assosiated VisuNT-Field (max.Lenght) |
|---|---|---|
| Name (Name) | Name of the Station | _station.dbf: Text (32) |
| Description (Descr) | free Text | _station.dbf: Descr (30) |
| station number (Number) | Station number | _station.dbf: Number (3) |
| type (Type) | Station type: Process server / Client | _station.dbf: Type (3) |
| error objekt ID (ErrorObj) | Name des Datenobjekt, an das der Fehlerzustand gemeldet wird | _station.dbf: Pntid (22) |
| Sps Typ (PlcType) | Sps-Typ: S5 / S7 / Intel / Motorala / Spu | _station.dbf: Sps (1) |
Additional properties of AbvSpu Stations
| Field (Name in Refresh- Actionscript & XML-File) | Description | assosiated VisuNT-Field (max.Lenght) |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of Sapi PCs(SapiPCs) | Number of connected Operator Stations that communicate via SimaticNet/SAPI with that AbvSpu Station. | not existent |
| TimeMasterflag (TimeMaster) | Names the Station being the Time Master. | not existent |
| Sendcycle (SendCycle) | Number of OB1-Cycles after that so far collected value changes are send to the connected Operator Stations. | not existent |
| TimeSyncronisation (TimeSync) | Number of seconds after that the cyclic Time Telegram is send to the connected Operator Stations. | not existent |
| SystemDBs (SystemDBs) | System Data-blocks | not existent |
| TechnologyDBs (TechDBs) | Technology data block list | not existent |
| Initialize values at restart | If YES - The AbvSpu DataBase is generated when “Generate AbvSpu Data Base” is called. | not existent |