fafnir VAPORIX User manual

VAPORIX
VAPORIX Service Dongle and VAPORIX Diagnostics
Art. No. 207082 – Edition 2016-08 – Version: 3
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Table of contents
VAPORIX service dongle ....................................................................................... 3
1Characteristic features of the VAPORIX service dongle........................................ 3
2Safety instructions ................................................................................................... 4
3Structure and function............................................................................................ 5
4Connection and operation ..................................................................................... 7
5Technical data ....................................................................................................... 11
6Overview – coding switch commands .................................................................. 11
VAPORIX diagnostics ..........................................................................................12
1Description of the VAPORIX Diagnostics program ............................................. 12
2System requirements ............................................................................................. 12
3 Installation ............................................................................................................. 12
4 Preparation ............................................................................................................ 12
5Program start......................................................................................................... 13
6Representation of history data ............................................................................ 16
7Storing the history data ........................................................................................ 18
Annex ..................................................................................................................19
1Licence conditions ................................................................................................. 19

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VAPORIX service dongle
1Characteristic features of the VAPORIX service dongle
The VAPORIX service dongle is needed to carry out service work on the automatic
monitoring system VAPORIX, which measures, checks and evaluates vapour
recovery at the fuel dispensers of filling stations.
The VAPORIX service dongle has two main functions:
• Access protection for the VAPORIX system and its configuration
•Ability to carry out services and tests on the VAPORIX system more simply

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2Safety instructions
The VAPORIX service dongle is used for access protection and as an operating
module for servicing and testing of the automatic monitoring system VAPORIX.
Use the device for this purpose only. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
form of damage resulting from improper use!
The VAPORIX service dongle was developed, manufactured and inspected in
accordance with state-of-the-art technology and with recognised technical
safety rules and regulations. Nevertheless, hazards may arise from the use of this
device. Therefore, please observe the following safety instructions:
•Never perform any modifications, attachments or conversions on the dongle
without obtaining prior consent from the manufacturer.
•Connection and operation of the device may only be carried out by expert
personnel. Specialized knowledge must be obtained by undergoing regular
training.
•Operators, installers and service personnel must observe all applicable safety
regulations. This also applies to the local safety regulations and accident
prevention regulations not mentioned in these operating instructions.
•The VAPORIX service dongle is not suitable for use in areas endangered by
explosions and is only intended for use within the VAPORIX system.
•These instructions refer to the connection and operation of the service dongle
only. For details of how to configure and operate the measurement analysis
unit of the system VAPORIX-Control, please refer to the separate instructions
for VAPORIX-Control and VAPORIX-Master.
The safety instructions in this manual are identified as follows:
If you do not observe these safety instructions, there is a risk of
accident or the VAPORIX system could be damaged.
Useful information that will guarantee proper function of the system
or facilitate your work.

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3Structure and function
The VAPORIX service dongle is already linked via its 25-pole Sub-D plug (2) to the
connecting cable (1) when it is delivered. The connecting cable is used to connect
the dongle to the measurement analysis unit VAPORIX-Control installed in the
dispenser computer. Configuration of the VAPORIX system via the VAPORIX-
Master is only possible with the dongle fitted. It is therefore not possible to e.g.
alter the configuration of the VAPORIX system without authorisation.
The power supply of the service dongle is guaranteed by the measurement
analysis unit VAPORIX-Control. After connecting the service dongle, the green
light emitting diode (LED) (4) indicates that the dongle is ready for operation.
Using the button (6) and the 10-step coding switch (5), simple service and testing
work can be carried out on the VAPORIX system:
•Testing the automatic shutdown of a dispenser point
• Releasing a dispenser point that is shut down, for testing
•Resetting alarm after rectifying error
Fig. 1: VAPORIX service dongle with connecting cable
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With the coding switch, the desired command is selected using a numerical code
(0 to 9) and is sent to the VAPORIX system by pressing the button (see Chap. 4
"Connection and operation").
All work carried out on the VAPORIX system, which is only possible with the help
of the service dongle, is registered, stored in the system and can be called up
again using, for example, the optional signal display VAPORIX-Master.
The yellow LED (3) lights up when communication between the service dongle
and VAPORIX-Control is established.
The 25-pole SUB-D socket (7) is used to connect the dongle to a
computer with an installed terminal program.

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4Connection and operation
Connection and operation of the device may only be carried out by
expert personnel. Operators, installers and service personnel must
observe all applicable safety regulations. This also applies to the local
safety regulations and accident prevention regulations not mentioned
in these operating instructions.
Do not fit the service dongle during a fuel transfer.
4.1 Connecting the service dongle to VAPORIX-Control
For the electrical connection of the service dongle, the connecting cable’s
plug (8) must only be connected to the VAPORIX-Control service interface (9).
The green LED (4) on the service dongle lights up. The device is ready for
operation. (See Fig. 2a, page 8)
To avoid premature wearing of the contacts, the connecting cable to
the VAPORIX-Control unit should always remain linked to the service
dongle.
If the connecting cable has to be replaced, it can be exchanged with a
standard serial interface cable (25-pole SUB-D socket on a 9-pole plug).

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4.2 Logging in the service dongle
To ensure that the access authorisation for communication between the service
dongle and VAPORIX-Control can be checked and registered, the dongle must be
logged in before operation.
1. Turn coding switch to "0".
2. Press button.
The yellow LED lights up as long as the communication to VAPORIX-Control is
established.
Fig. 2a: Connecting and logging in the VAPORIX service dongle
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3LED, yellow
4LED, green
5Coding switch
6Button
8Plug
9Service interface
10 LED

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4.3 Testing the shutdown of the dispenser point
If you want to test the triggering of an alarm and the shutdown in normal
operation:
1. Turn coding switch to position "1" for dispenser side A or to "2" for dispenser
side B.
2. Press button.
The corresponding LED "A/B" on the VAPORIX-Control unit must now flash
orange instead of green. The alarm is triggered, and the 72-hour time limit
begins to run.
3. Press button again.
The LED on the VAPORIX-Control unit must now flash red instead of orange
and the fuel discharge of the dispenser concerned (side A or B) must be
blocked.
4. Turn coding switch to "5" for dispenser side A or to "6" for dispenser side B
in order to release the dispenser point.
5. To log out, turn coding switch to "9" and press button (yellow LED goes out).
If the test shutdown is not cancelled by the service personnel within
a period of 10 minutes, an automatic reset of the test shutdown is
performed by the VAPORIX-Control measurement analysis unit.
4.4 Releasing a dispenser point that is shut down, for testing
If a dispenser point has been automatically shut down due to a system error, it
can be temporarily released for service purposes (e.g. control measurements).
1. Turn coding switch to "3" for dispenser side A or to "4" for dispenser side B.
2. Press button.
The dispenser point is released until the dongle is logged out again.
3. To log out, turn coding switch to "9" and press button (yellow LED goes out)
or perform further service activities.
After 60 minutes, a release of the dispenser point for testing and
servicing purposes is reset by the VAPORIX-Control measurement
analysis unit, provided that a reset operation has not already been
performed by service personnel.

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4.5 Resetting alarm after rectifying error
If an alarm has been triggered at a dispenser point and the cause of the error has
been rectified, the alarm can be reset in the VAPORIX-Control unit.
1. Turn coding switch to "5" for dispenser side A or to "6" for dispenser side B.
2. Press button.
The alarm and the 72-hour time limit are reset.
3. To log out, turn coding switch to "9" and press button (yellow LED goes out)
or perform further service activities.
4.6 Checking the vapour recovery system
To ensure that hydrocarbons are no longer present during a dry calibration of the
vapour recovery system, the manually operated terminal can be used to perform
a simulation of fuel transfer. In that case the service dongle must be connected,
and the coding switch must be turned to switch position "7".
The switch position also ensures that any downstream corrective control modules
are deactivated for the duration of the service work.
Fig. 2b: Operating the VAPORIX service dongle
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3LED, yellow
4LED, green
5Coding switch
6Button
10 LED

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5Technical data
Dimensions: 80 x 55 x 20 [mm]
Weight(withoutcable):60 g
Operatingtemperature: -10 °C to +50 °C
Pin assignment: SUB-D socket, 25-pole to PC
Pin 2: RxD
Pin 3: TxD
Pin 7: GND
all furtherpins: not assigned
SUB-D plug, 25-pole to VAPORIX-Control
Pin 2: TxD
Pin 3: RxD
Pin 6: +5 V supply, max. 20 mA
Pin 7: GND
all furtherpins: not assigned
6 Overview –coding switch commands
Function Switch position
Dispenser side A Dispenser side B
Alarm test 1 2
Service release 3 4
Alarm reset 5 6
Simulation 7
measurement
Log in 0
Log out 9

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VAPORIX diagnostics
1Description of the VAPORIX diagnostics program
VAPORIX diagnostics is used to read out and graphically represent all the
relevant history data of the filling operations for both dispenser sides. The read-
out data is displayed in Microsoft Excel and can be stored as an Excel file.
This manual of operating instructions assumes that you know how to operate
your computer and that you also know how to use the Windows operating
system, in particular with the Microsoft Excel software program.
2System requirements
•Operating system Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP (Windows 95 is not supported)
•Microsoft Excel 97 or higher versions
•3
1/2" floppy disk or CD-ROM drive (for program installation)
•Afree serial interface or USB interface with serial adapter for connection to
the VAPORIX-Control measurement analysis unit
3Installation
•Insert the VAPORIX diagnostics floppy disk or CD-ROM into the respective
drive and start the file VAPORIX-Diagnose.exe by means of a double-click in
Windows Explorer or by double-clicking the menu item Execute in the start
menu.
•Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation has been successfully
completed. A restart of the Windows program is not required.
•If you have installed the program under Windows NT, 2000 or XP, the first
program start must be performed by the administrator because the program
installs the drivers during the first start-up, which is only possible with
administrator rights.
4Preparation
Prior to the program start-up, the VAPORIX-Control measurement analysis unit
must be connected via a free serial RS232 interface or USB interface with a serial
adapter to a computer.

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5Program start
Use the Windows function Start -> Programs to start the program. If you did not
specify a different program group during the installation procedure, you will find
the program in the program group FAFNIR.
When the program is started for the first time, a dialog
window will open up in which you must specify the COM
port to be used to carry out communication with the
VAPORIX-Control measurement analysis unit.
Select the COM port that is connected to the VAPORIX-
Control measurement analysis unit.
The Microsoft Excel template contains so-called macros for the purpose
of preparing the diagrams. When the program is started, a window
appears with appropriate warning information. Select the button
"Activate macros" in order to be able to use all VAPORIX diagnostics
program functions.
Fig. 3: Start of VAPORIX diagnostics
Fig. 4: COM port selection

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5.1 Reading out the history data
To read out and display the history data of the connected VAPORIX-Control
measurement analysis unit in graphical form, select the button Start. However,
you can also read in and display already available history data in graphical form
by pressing the button Open.
After communication with the measurement analysis unit has been established
by pressing the button Start, the number of data records of the filling operation
history to be read out is scanned. In order to obtain an informative overview,
select the 2000 data records specified in the pre-setting (max. number).
Fig. 5: Dialog window for displaying the history data

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Press the button Start to read out the history data. In the lower section of that
dialog window, you will see a status display that shows which data records are
being processed.
Following the reading-out operation, the program offers the possibility of
reorganizing the history memory. The data available in VAPORIX-Control is then
deleted with the exception of the last 96 data entries.
Reorganization prevents identical data from being read out repeatedly.
Following the reorganization process, communication to the VAPORIX-Control
measurement analysis unit is automatically terminated and Microsoft Excel
generates the diagrams. The process will now be terminated. Confirm with OK.
To read out further history data of the VAPORIX-Control measurement
analysis unit, you must restart the VAPORIX diagnostics program using
the Windows start menu. However, Microsoft Excel can remain open.
Fig. 6: Defining the number of data records

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6Representation of history data
The history data of both dispenser sides is displayed in each case in tabular form
and as a diagram on separate worksheets. The bottom card file tabs show the
dispenser side that is applicable for the data.
Each line in the Microsoft Excel table corresponds to an evaluated filling
operation. The meaning of the individual columns is indicated in the header.
Fig. 7: Representing the history data of dispenser side A in Microsoft Excel

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Fig. 8: Graphical representation of the history data of dispenser side B
Hardwareversion
Softwareversion
Impulse value
Serial number
VAPORIX-Control
Upper limit
Lower limit
Fuel transfer rate
Vapourtemperature
For an analysis of the displayed history data, please refer to the FAFNIR
diagnostics summary (separate manual).

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7Storing the history data
When the Microsoft Excel file is stored, further information regarding the filling
station location is initially scanned and included in a separate table sheet. Enter
the appropriate data in the dialog window (Fig. 9).
Afterwards, store the history data as a Microsoft Excel work book with the
extension *.xls.
Fig. 9: Dialog window for specification of filling-station-specific data

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Annex
1Licence conditions
The software and accompanying material are protected by copyright. You are
not allowed to remove any copyright information from the software. FAFNIR
guarantees that the data mediums (floppy disks/CD-ROM), on which the software
has been recorded, are without any errors upon the time of handover to the
customer. FAFNIR does not guarantee the functionality of the software. No
liability shall be accepted for any damages resulting from the use or installation
of the software.
All rights to the program shall remain with the manufacturer. The use of the
program is permitted. The commercial utilization (sale, etc.) of the program is not
permitted!
1.1 Warranty limitation
The software, including its documentation, is made available as is.
Due to the fact that malfunctions can be never ruled even in the case of
extensively tested software because of the large number of different computer
configurations, FAFNIR shall not accept liability for any form of consequential
damage arising as a result of direct or indirect use of the software or the
documentation. Excluded on a unlimited basis is, above all, liability for damages
resulting from lost profit, operational interruptions, loss of information and
data, and damages to other software, even if these might be known to the
author.
1.2 Forwarding
The program is only allowed to be forwarded in unregistered form, together with
all associated files, and in unchanged condition. Publications on CD-ROM within
the scope of shareware collections and magazines or publications as book ware
are only permitted with the consent of FAFNIR.
Manipulating, decompiling and disassembling the software and delivered files is
not permitted.
1.3 Miscellaneous
All product names and registered trademarks being used here shall hereby be
recognised as constituting the property of their owners, regardless whether they
have been identified as such or not.
The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall be applicable.
If one of the agreements is ineffective, this shall not affect the effectiveness of
the other agreements. Effective agreements that come closest to corresponding
to the meaning of the intention of the ineffective agreements to the author’s
advantage shall then replace the ineffective agreements.
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