Endress+Hauser Tankvision Multi Scan NXA83B User manual

Products Solutions Services
BA01289G/00/EN/02.15
71303671
Valid as of software version:
3.0.12
Operating Instructions
Tankvision
Multi Scan NXA83B
OPC Tank Data Server

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Table of Contents
1 Document information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Target audience for this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Version history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Document function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Requirements for the personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 IT security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Workplace safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.6 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Starting/Stopping the OPC server. . . . . 9
6 OPC Client Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 OPC Server Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8 OPC Server Namespace. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.1 Globals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.2 Tank Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.3 Gauge Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.4 Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.5 Data Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9 Data Items Per Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.1 Tank Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.2 Status Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.3 Profile Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.4 Calculated Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.5 Gauge Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.6 Alarm Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.7 Gauge Configuration Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.8 Inventory Configuration Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1 Document information
1.1 Target audience for this manual
This guide is for users of Tankvision system and OPC Servers/Clients. The intended audience
includes Project Engineers and System Administrators.
Beside basic PC operating knowledge no special training is needed to perform the Tank
Gauging System operations. Nevertheless it is recommended receiving a training on the
system by Endress+Hauser.
1.2 Version history
1.3 Document function
1.3.1 Used symbols
Safety symbols
Symbols for certain types of information
Document version Valid for SW version Changes to the previous version
BA01289G/00/EN/01.14 3.0.10 Initial version
BA01289G/00/EN/02.15 3.0.12 Change of order code structure
Symbol Meaning
A0011189-EN
DANGER!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will
result in serious or fatal injury.
A0011190-EN
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can
result in serious or fatal injury.
A0011191-EN
CAUTION!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can
result in minor or medium injury.
A0011192-EN
NOTICE!
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result
in personal injury.
Symbol Meaning
A0011193
Tip
Indicates additional information.
A0011195
Reference to page
Refers to the corresponding page number.
, , ... Series of steps
A0018373
Result of a sequence of actions
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Symbols in graphics
1.4 Documentation
1.4.1 Operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers
, , ... Series of steps
A, B, C... Views
A0011187
Hazardous area
Indicates a hazardous area.
A0011188
Indicates a non-hazardous location
Safe area (non-hazardous area)
Document number Instrument Type of Document
BA01288G/00
•MultiScanNXA83B
Operation manual
BA01290G/00 Installation and Maintenance manual
BA01291G/00 Configuration manual
BA01292G/00 DCC Configuration manual
BA01289G/00 OPC Tank Data Server manual
BA01297G/00 Web Client System Operation manual
BA01287G/00 Weights and Measures Additions
BA01296G/00 Redundancy manual
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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill the
following requirements:
• Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
• Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
• Are familiar with federal/national regulations
• Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the instructions
in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as in the
certificates
(depending on the application)
• Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
• Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facility's
owner operator
• Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 IT security
We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described in the Operating
Instructions. The device is equipped with security mechanisms to protect it against any
inadvertent changes to the device settings.
IT security measures in line with operators' security standards and designed to provide
additional protection for the device and device data transfer must be implemented by the
operators themselves.
Endress+Hauser can be contacted to provide support in performing this task.
2.3 Designated use
2.3.1 Applications
Inventory control
By using Tankvision Multi Scan to monitor the tank level and stored volume of valuable
liquids remotely, owners or operators of tank farms or terminals for petroleum products and
chemicals (liquids) can visualize the volume of the stored medium in real time. The data can
be used to plan the inventory and distribution. The data can also be used to manage tank
farm operations like pumping or transferring products. Tankvision has its unique concept
using network technology. Without using proprietary software, the users can visualize and
manage their valuable liquids stored in the tanks by a web browser. Tankvision Multi Scan
is a flexible and cost effective solution due to its scalable architecture. The application
coverage goes from small depots with only a few tanks up to refineries.
Inventory Calculations
Tankvision Multi Scan calculates based on measured variables and tank capacity tables:
• Observed/Gross volumes,
•Netvolumesand
•Mass

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of products like
• Hydrocarbons,
• Liquefied gases,
• Asphalt.
They are corrected according to international standards, including API/ASTM tables 5A, 5B/
6, 53A, 53B/54, 23/24, LPG.
This includes temperature corrections at 15 °C, 60 °F and alternative temperatures.
Additionally, available pumpable volumes and water volume are calculated.
Remote configuration of measuring equipment
Some on-site operations can be avoided using remote configuration of measuring equipment
during commissioning or maintenance (the availability of this feature may depend on the
system configuration).
Application areas
• Tank farms in refineries
• Ship loading terminals
• Marketing and distribution terminals
• Pipeline terminals
• Logistic terminals for tanks storing products like crude oils, refined white and black
products, chemicals, LPG
2.4 Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
• Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.
• Switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device.
2.5 Operational safety
Risk of injury!
• Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
• The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers
• If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Endress+Hauser.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
• Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
• Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
• Use original spare parts and accessories from Endress+Hauser only.
2.6 Product safety
The device is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested and left
thefactory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. The device complies with the
applicable standards and regulations as listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus
complies with the statutory requirements of the EG directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the
successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

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3Introduction
The OPC Data Access Server provides users of tank gauging systems with facilities for
monitoring and controlling their equipment using an industry standard that is growing in its
adoption rate.
The server allows access to data in the Real-Time database of our Tank Management
systems for such items as live tank data, configuration data and profile data. Gauges may
also be controlled via the gauge commands items in the OPC server.
Multiple OPC clients may be connected simultaneously to the server, up to a maximum limit
defined in the run-time license purchased by a user.
The server supports OPC clients using versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 of the OPC Data Access
specification.
3.1 Registered trademarks
Microsoft®and Windows®
Registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation
MatrikonOPC®
Registered trademark of the Matrikon Inc.
Enraf, Honeywell, Rosemount, Emerson, Saab, L&J, VAREC, GPE are registered trademarks
and trademarks of these organizations and companies.
All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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4Installation
The OPC Data Access server is installed as standard with all our Tank Management systems
but will only allow clients to connect to live data with the correct licensing details.
The following files will be installed in the installation directory:
•OPC_Server.exe
• SOCmnas.dll
•SODaSas.dll
•SOSrvas.dll
In addition to the above, a set of OPC Core Component files provided by the OPC foundation
will be installed on the system. These require that the Microsoft Installer package is loaded
onto the system, which comes as standard for Windows XP onwards.

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5 Starting/Stopping the OPC server
The OPC Data Access server runs as a system service, and will be automatically started when
a client attempts to connect. However it may be manually stopped or started using the
DCCConfig applet in the Start Menu, or desktop shortcut.
NXA83_Windows-Desktop_DCCConfig
1 Windows menu item: DCCConfig
NXA83_Windows-Desktop_DCCConfig-Icon
1 DCCConfig Desktop shortcut icon
NXA83_DCC-Config-Service
To stop the DCC services click on the Stop Services button.
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When all Service Details have changed to Stopped the button will change to Start Services.
To start the DC Host again simply click the Start Services button. After a few moments all
installed services should change to Running.