Ronan XSD-1000 Manuel d'utilisateur

XSD-1000 Scrap Monitoring SystemUsers Guide

9Log File ViewingThe Log File is a hard disk file that is written to based on the events you have enabled inthe User Setup-Events Logging options. Al

10The current Log File name will be the current system date. For example: 05-25-2006.mdb. The file will be created when the system is initially powe

11User SetupThis set of menus allows non-password protected options. These options (other than theDetector Status) typically do not affect local syst

12Detector Names/StatusNOTE: the number of detectors displayed here is defined in the Administration Menusunder Configure – Detectors. This should be

13Events LoggingUse this menu to setup which events are to be logged to the Log File and which are to belogged to the Printer. To change your choices

14Time ConstantThis is the Time Constant for Background Averaging. This number is usually about 180seconds (3 minutes). Background radiation changes

15Select PrintersIn this menu you can select the printer to be used for Alarm Events, typically during aTruck Present cycle. This could be a ticket-s

16You can select any printer from the list (including the same one used for Alarm Eventprinting). Click on one of the selections in the list then cli

17Manual System VerificationThe major components of the system can be periodically checked with this function. Itshould be performed regularly to ens

18This is the selection screen. You can select the parts of the system you wish to verifyhere. Each selection will test one of the three functions.

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19Auto System VerificationWhen you select the Auto Verification function (right-most touch-button on the MainScreen), the system will auto-finish the

20Verify DetectorsWhen you select Verify Detectors from the Manual Verify screen, or press theAutoVerify button on the Main Screen, you will be presen

21Verification automatically. The results of the verifications will also be recorded in theLog File and Printer if selected in the Events Logging men

22Verify Photo-EyesThis function ensures the correct operation for each of the Photo-Eyes in your system.As you walk through the Truck Path, each phot

23Verify RelaysThis verification function will allow you to test each of the relay outputs.Each Green relay (or beeper) box you click on will initiall

24AnalyzerThe Analyzer function allows you to graphically view the Truck Present cycle countsfrom the detectors. This is primarily used for system tu

25As you select different points on the graph, the record number in the far left of the bottomportion will change. A record represents one sample per

26Administrative OptionsThese menus are password protected. Entering a valid password will gain you access tothe Administrative options.These options

27History FilesThese selections determine if the system will record the files of counts received duringBackground and/or Truck Present mode. This is

28Log Files CreationYou can select when the system should create new log files here. If you select:• Never – the system will create a Log File at in

2NoticesNOTICEIt is illegal to run Microsoft Office Automation and Personal ComputingFunctions on this system, except for network/Internet browsing f

29Password MaintenanceThis menu allows you to set up to 3 passwords for Administrative Options access and upto 3 passwords for user-logout (system shu

30Save Current Settings to Disk FileThis menu permits you to store your current User and Administrative options to a diskfile. Once saved, you can us

31Restore Settings from Disk FileThis function will restore a previously saved configuration from a disk file. Caution: thecurrent settings in the sy

32Restore Safe Default SettingsUse this option if all else fails. Initially, try restoring the settings you saved. If this fails,restore the factory

33Background ModeYou set the Power Up Stabilization Time here. When you start up the XSD-1000software, the system will average the detector counts fo

34DetectorsYou can select which detectors you have in your system with this screen. Each detectornumber is associated with a Remote I/O Module Addres

35Detector LocationsIn this menu, you position the detectors as they are mounted around the Truck Path. Thiswill permit the system to approximate whe

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37Photo-eyesThe top section of this menu has three options. The first is the Total Number of pairs ofPhoto-eyes (remember that photo-eyes come in pai

38There are 5 boxes below the photo-eyes that display the functions of the photo-eyes. Thefirst one is highlighted initially. To select other functi

3OverviewThe Ronan XSD-1000 Series Scrap Detectors are designed to be the most sensitive unitson the market. The units will self-calibrate to the bac

39Now you must select the picture that represents which way the vehicle will be moving inthe Forward Direction Name direction. Click below the pictur

40Relay Output OptionsYou have 4 relays and an internal beeper available on each XSD-1000 system. Thisoption allows you to select the relay that will

41System IDThis is the title displayed at the top of the main screen. It is also used in thecommunications function to identify this XSD-1000 system.

42Background AlarmsThe default values for this menu should not be changed without consulting the factory.The Detector Low Count Failure is the lowest

43Speed AlarmsThe top item in this menu is the speed units. Select either MPH or KPH for your use.Notice that the Maximum Speed will be automatically

44Truck Present AlarmsThe first box defines whether alarms are enabled during a Truck Present cycle. Thisoption should always be selected.The Truck P

45The bottom section should never be changed except under factory direction. The SigmaValues and Reduction Factors directly control the sensitivity o

46Quality AssessmentThe Quality Assessment functions of the XSD-1000 is intended for users requiringperiodic assessment of the system’s functionality

47Reports – Events by DateThis report will list all Detector or Test Source replacements (or installments) and allDetector Sensitivity Checks by the d

48Reports – Events by TypeThis report will list all Detector or Test Source replacements (or installments) and allDetector Sensitivity Checks by the E

4Photo-Eyes – These are in pairs. Each pair has one Transmitter and one Receiver.Typical systems have two pairs of photo-eyes, one pair at each end o

49Reports – Detector Sensitivity ChecksThis report will list the last Sensitivity Check performed compared to the one previous toit, and give an asses

50Note the above Detector Sensitivity Report has 2 entries for each detector. You can seeslight differences between the Now and the Prev values on th

51Set Sensitivity Check IntervalThis menu allows you to establish your periodic interval for the Detector SensitivityChecks. After the number of Days

52Replace DetectorAt initial installation, or when a detector is replaced (new or after service), you shouldperform a Replace Detector function. The

53Replace Test SourceTo initially install (or eventually replace) a Test Source, you use this menu. Typically,the information required here is listed

54Perform Detector Sensitivity CheckThe Detector Sensitivity Check is a check on the quality of the measurement and thesensitivity of the detectors in

55Replaced a Detector, you can select only the one you just replaced. If you click the ‘All’box, all detectors will be selected automatically.You mus

56The system will automatically select the detector to check. Place the Test Source on thetarget on the selected detector (the one with the arrow poi

57TroubleShooting GuideThis troubleshooting guide will help you troubleshoot problems based on the failure youreceive from the system. Refer to the O

58No Remote I/O Modules FoundNormally when starting the XSD-1000 System, the System Status bar reads ‘VerifyingConnected I/O Modules’ for a few second

5Operational OverviewThe XSD-1000 Monitoring System executes on a Microsoft Windows XP Embedded-based operating system. The embedded software is int

59Remote I/O FailureThere is one I/O module for each detector in your system, plus one module for photo-eyes 1 – 4, and another for photo-eyes 5 – 8.

60Detector FailureDetector Failures can come from two areas:• Actual detector failure• Failure of Scintillator Input Remote I/O Module power supply(

61Photo-Eye FailureCheck the 12VDC (TB-2 terminals 6 & 7) on the bottom of the Monitor Panel. If there isno voltage at these pins, remove the Rem

62Relay FailureThis failure will probably become apparent during a System Verify (Manual orAutomatic). If a failure occurs with an Alarm Relay, go to

63Troubleshooting the DetectorNOTE: Make sure the wiring from the detector to the Scintillator Input Remote I/OModule is correct. If you have just re

64Adding/Replacing a Remote I/O ModuleWhen replacing a Remote I/O Module, there are two important things to check:• Replace with the same module type

65Remote I/O Module AddressingIn the following illustrations, the slider on each switch position 1 – 7, should match theblack portion of each switch.

6612 Scintillator Input Detector 6A13 Scintillator Input Detector 7A14 Scintillator Input Detector 8A15 Scintillator Input Detector 9A16 Scintillator

6724 Scintillator Input Detector 6B (DualDetector ONLY)25 Scintillator Input Detector 7B (DualDetector ONLY)26 Scintillator Input Detector 8B (DualDet

68PrinterYou have the option to select which events will be printed to the printer. These optionsare found in the User Setup - Events Logging menu.

6• Within one minute, the system will recognize the files, display a prompt, save thecurrent files, perform the update, then re-boot the system.• At

69EventsThe following events can be selected for printing or logging in the User Setup menus:• Startup/Shutdown Events: XSD-1000 program startup/shut

70PasswordsThe XSD-1000 system requires a password to access the Administrative menus, and toshut down the software. There are three passwords for ea

71AlarmsRadiation Alarm – These alarms are only detected during a Truck Present cycle. If aradioactive source has been detected in a vehicle during a

72AppendixOperating System ConfigurationIt may be necessary to reconfigure your Windows XP operating system from time totime. These reasons can be ad

XSD-1000 SpecificationsFrame ComponentsElectricalSupply + 5 VDC @ 7.5A max+12 VDC @ 4.5A maxOptional 120 VAC @ 6A max /220 VAC @3A maxSignal RS-485 Co

System OptionsOptionsRemote Camera Capturing Vehicle Images when Alarms OccurRFID Reader Capturing Rail Car identification when AlarmsOccurTicket Prin

Max Cable Lengths (feet) for XSD-1000 Monitor Panel to Remote I/O PanelNbr ofRemote I/OCards1SupplyVoltage fromMonitor Panel(VDC)22 ga - MaxLength20 g

- New Installation User Software Setup -XDS-1000 Monitoring System07 June 2007These steps, at a minimum must be performed to use the XSD-1000 System:A

Microsoft Software License Terms for:Windows® XP Embedded RuntimeThese license terms are an agreement between you and Ronan Engineering Company. Plea

• Internet Connection Sharing and Telephony Services.The ten connection limit applies to devices that access the software indirectly through“multiplex

7Main ScreenThe System Title is displayed at the very top. Below the title is the Main Screen MenuBar. This menu bar is only displayed if the key-lo

• Web Content Features. Features in the software can retrieve related content fromMicrosoft and provide it to you. To provide the content, these fea

8. Transfer to a Third Party. You may transfer the software only with the device, the Certificate ofAuthenticity label, and these license terms dire

8Below the System Status Bar are the Alarm LEDs. If an alarm is triggered, the associatedLED will turn red. Touch the Alarm Acknowledge button to tu