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Table of Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Using Field Manager™ with Vista™ Operating System ....................................................................................... 5
Starting Field Manager™ ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Field Manager™ User Interface ............................................................................................................................. 7
Shutting Down Field Manager™ ............................................................................................................................ 8
Connect Button ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connect to Remote ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Disconnect Button ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Alarms Button ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Collect History Button .......................................................................................................................................... 15
View/Config Button .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Calibrate Button .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Multipoint Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic zero/span Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 19
Reports Button ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Quick Charts Button ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Circular Charts Button .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Tools Button.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Security/Config Button ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Help Button ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
Edit Labels/Function Keys .................................................................................................................................... 37
Extended Label Editor .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Change Site ID ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Virtual Keypad ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
XA-Series™ Virtual Keypad ................................................................................................................................ 44
Virtual Keypad Functions: .................................................................................................................................... 44
E-Series™ Virtual Keypad ................................................................................................................................... 46
Launch WinTx ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
View Calibration Log ........................................................................................................................................... 47
Reset Audit Trail/Events ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Export Stations ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
Clear Calibration Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 51
Receive Remote dBase ......................................................................................................................................... 52
Receive Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................... 52
Send Profile Data .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Send Remote dBase .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Set Remote Time................................................................................................................................................... 58
Audit Trail/Event Viewer ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Import Stations ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
Edit RTU Voice Call List ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Database Folder .................................................................................................................................................... 63
Edit Station List .................................................................................................................................................... 64
Multi-Copy Config Files ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Units Changer ....................................................................................................................................................... 69
Configuration Item List......................................................................................................................................... 69
EEPROM/Configuration Editor ............................................................................................................................ 71
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Quick How To....................................................................................................................................................... 82

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This document uses Field Manager™ version v1.7.4.3 installed on Windows 7™ for its examples. Some features
may not be available on older Field Manager™ versions or may look different. To install the latest Field
Manager™ version go to www.eagleresearchcorp.com/Support/Downloads.

Welcome

Field Manager™ is a Windows™ based configuration utility for Eagle Research Corporation™ products. The
software provides a straight-forward, easy to use group of functions to assist the user in setting up and
configuring the field device, as well as viewing alarms, gathering data, reporting, charting, calibrating
transducers and features a variety of other useful tools.

Field Manager™ is designed to run on Windows XP™, Windows Vista™, Windows 7™, Windows 8™, or
Windows 10™ (x86 only) Operating system environment. Communication to the field device (RTU-remote
terminal unit) is through an RS-232 serial cable, USB (E-Series™ Only), TCPIP or dial-up modem. A library of
configuration databases simplifies the identification of standard device types in the field. The software
matches the field RTU to a device type automatically and displays the appropriate set up forms for the user.

The Field Manager™ software provides application solutions for Natural Gas, Water/Waste Water,
Environmental Protection, Steam, and Electrical applications. Industrial/Commercial Measurement,
Pressure/Temperature Monitoring, Supervisory Control, and Odorization are a few of the systems that utilize
the software.

Whether your concern is natural gas distribution, gas pipeline transmission or production, Field Manager™
provides the alarming, configuration, calibration, polling, charting, reporting, and exporting tool for field
technicians. The Field Manager™ software can also be used in a READ ONLY mode.

 Read/Write Field Manager™ – Supports the following functions: alarming, historical data polling,
configuration, calibration, reporting, charting, editing labels and function keys, Virtual Keypad,
Launch WinTX, Reset Audit Trail/Events, Receive Remote database, Send Profile Data, Send Remote
Database and Setting the Remote Time.

 Read Only Field Manager™ – Supports the following functions: alarming, historical data polling,
reporting, charting, Receive Remote database. This version DOES NOT support configuration,
calibration, editing labels and function keys, Virtual Keypad, Launch WinTX, Reset Audit
Trail/Events, Send Profile Data, Send Remote Database, or Setting the Remote Time.

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Using Field Manager™ with Vista™ Operating System

To use Field Manager™ on Vista™ Operating System you will first need to turn user access control off.
1. Go to Control Panel.

2. Double click on User Accounts.

3. Click on Turn User Account Control on or off.

4. 5Make sure the box is Unchecked.

5. After turning user access control off you will need to restart your computer for this to take effect.

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Starting Field Manager™

1. Click on the Start button from the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Programs.
3. Select Field Manager™ program.
4. Select Field Manager™ application.

Note: You may also create a shortcut to Field Manager™ and double click on the Windows™ desktop Field
Manager™ icon.

5. The Enter Password box appears if a Launch Password is configured for Field Manager™. See the
Security/Config Button for configuring a launch password for Field Manager™.

 Enter the password in the Launch Password field.

 Click OK to start Field Manager™ or Cancel to abort.

6. The Field Manager™ user interface appears

Note: Some of the buttons are disabled and will only be enabled after connecting to the remote unit.

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  The window title bar shows the Field Manager™ version.
 Click the Connect button to establish communications with the remote unit and automatically identify
the Site ID and Unit Type. The button will change to Disconnect upon successful communications.
 Click the View/Config button to select and view Edit Form pages (tabs) information for a remote unit.
 Click the Reports button to select and generate reports for the remote unit.
 Click the Quick Charts button to select and generate canned graphs for a remote unit. The user may
select 24 Hour, 7 Day, or 31 Day charting.
 Click the Tools button to execute other utilities such as Edit Labels/Function Keys, Change Site ID,
Virtual Keypad, Launch WinTx, View Calibration Log, Edit Station Name, Reset Audit Trail/Event,
Export Station(s), Clear Calibration Reports, Receive Remote dBase, Receive Firmware Version, Send
Profile Data, Send Remote dBase, Set RTU Time, Audit Trail/Event Viewer, Import Station(s), Edit
RTU Voice Call List, Database Folder, Edit Station List, Multi-Copy Config Files, Units Changer,
Configuration Item List, EEPROM/Config Editor, Change Baud Rate, and Change Config Type.
 Click the Security / Config button to apply a Launch Password, Remote Access Password, Time
Correction, Audit Trail/Events and select a Default Modem (TAPI).
 Click the Help/About button for information on the Field Manager™ application and Eagle Research
Corporations contact information.
 Click the Exit button to exit the Field Manager™ application.

Field Manager™ User Interface

1. When connected to a remote unit, the window title bar shows the Site ID, station name, and the unit
type in brackets. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from the remote unit. The button will
change to Connect. Click the Connect button to establish communications with the remote unit and
automatically identify the Site ID and Unit Type.

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 2. Click the Alarms button to receive alarm information from the remote unit. Will also receive audit trail
information if the Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during poll flag is set using the Security/Config
button. A blinking Alarms button indicates new alarms.
3. Click the Collect History button to receive historical data, alarms, and Edit Form pages (tabs)
information from the remote unit. Will also receive audit trail information if the Enable Audit
Trail/Events upload during poll flag is set using the Security/Config button.
4. Click the View/Config button to receive Edit Form pages (tabs) information from the remote unit. The
Edit Form pages (tabs) can then be used to configure the remote unit. Will also receive audit trail
information if the Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during poll flag is set using the Security/Config
button.
5. Click the Calibrate button to calibrate field transmitters/transducers connected to the remote unit. A
Wizard steps you through the calibration process.
6. Click the Reports button to generate a report using the data collected from the remote unit.
7. Click the Quick Charts button to generate canned graphs for the station. The user may select 24 Hour,
7 Day, or 31 Day charting.
8. Click the Circular Charts button to generate a circular chart for the station. Note that Circular Charts is
only available in Field Manager Plus™.
9. Click the Tools button to execute other utilities such as Edit Labels/Function Keys, Change Site ID,
Virtual Keypad, Launch WinTx, View Calibration Log, Edit Station Name, Reset Audit Trail/Event,
Export Station(s), Clear Calibration Reports, Receive Remote dBase, Receive Firmware Version, Send
Profile Data, Send Remote dBase, Set RTU Time, Audit Trail/Event Viewer, Import Station(s), Edit
RTU Voice Call List, Database Folder, Edit Station List, Multi-Copy Config Files, Units Changer,
Configuration Item List, EEPROM/Config Editor, Change Baud Rate, and Change Config Type.
10. Click the Security / Config button to apply a Field Manager™ Launch Password, Remote Access
Password, Calibration Password, Time Correction, Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during Poll, Set
Default Poll Number Config, Default Modem (TAPI), and select a Enable Modbus Switch.
11. Click the Help button for information on the Field Manager™ application and Eagle Research
Corporation Contact information.
12. Click the Exit button to exit the Field Manager™ application.

Shutting Down Field Manager™

The Field Manager™ User Interface can be shutdown by using one of the following methods:

 Click the Exit button from the Field Manager™ User Interface window.
 Click the X button located in the upper right hand corner of the Field Manager™ User Interface.
 Click on the Field Manager™ Eagle logo in the upper left hand corner of the Field
Manager™ User Interface and select Close from the pop-up menu.

 Press Alt F4 simultaneously from the computer keyboard.

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Connect Button

The Connect button establishes communications with the unit and identifies the Site ID and Unit Type. This
information along with the station name is displayed in the window title.

To connect to the unit:

1. Click the Connect button icon from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Connect to Remote window appears.

3. Make the necessary changes and click the OK button to establish communications to the remote.
4. The Identify Remote box appears briefly.

5. The Site ID 1 window appears when connecting to a remote unit with Site ID 1 (factory default). Click
Yes to change the Site ID. Click No to connect to the remote unit without changing the Site ID.

6. If you select Yes in step 5 above, the Change RTU Site ID window appears.

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 The current site ID is shown in the Current Site ID field. Enter or select the desired Site ID in the Enter
the New RTU Site ID field and click OK to send the change to the remote unit. Click Cancel to abort the
changed Site ID process. The acceptable Site ID range is between 2 and 59,999 inclusive.

7. The Edit Station Information box appears if you are connecting to the station for the first time. Enter
the Station Name/Description and Phone Number, if applicable, and click OK.

8. The Date & Time Synchronization window will appear if the remote unit’s time differs from the
specified time zone settings by more than 60 seconds.

 Click on the Change Time Zone button to choose a different time than specified in the Date & Time
Synchronization window.

 Click on the drop down box to choose a specific time zone. Click on the box to enable/disable
automatically adjusting for Eastern Daylight Time.
 Click OK to save the Time Zone settings.
 Click Yes to correct the remote’s time for the Time Zone selected or click No to leave the remote time
as is.

9. The Enter Station Name box appears. This enables a station name to be programed into the remote.

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10. If connecting to a unit with a master database that has not been loaded into Field Manager™ then the
following box will appear. Take note of the unit type mentioned in the message. Call Eagle Research
Corporation, (877) 757-6565, and ask for technical support. Technical support will ask for the unit type
then email the zip file. Follow the instructions in the Import Station(s) section to load the master
database.

11. The Field Manager™ window title will display Connected to Site XXXXX. Where XXXXX is the Site ID or
Remote Address of the field unit. You can then perform other functions such as Read Alarms, Collect
Historical Data, View/Configure, Calibrate, Generate Reports, Chart Data, Use Other Tools/Utilities, and
Setup Security and Configure Field Manager™.

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Connect to Remote

The Connect to Remote window allows for configuring the Connection Type, Communications Port, Baud
Rate, Phone Number, and IP Address of the remote unit.

 Connection Type – Select Direct for hard wire communications to the remote unit; such as serial or
USB (E-Series™ units). Select Phone for telephone communications to the remote unit. The Phone
Number field replaces the Baud Rate field when Phone is selected. Select TCP/IP for TCP/IP
communications; such as Ethernet or Cell Phone. The Baud Rate field is replaced with IP Address: Port
No field when TCP/IP is selected.

Note: If using USB a USB driver will need to be loaded.

 Communications Port – Direct only. This should always be set to the physical serial port of the
computer, typically Port 1. Note that there is not a Port selection when Phone is selected. The software
will automatically locate your modem. The Device Selection box appears if more than one modem is
installed on the computer.

Select the modem to use for communications and click OK. Click Cancel to abort the modem selection and
communications process. To change the modem to use for telephone communications, click the
Security/Config button and select the modem from the Default Modem (TAPI) field.

 At the bottom of the Connect to Remote box is the Select Site button. By pressing this button a list of
all existing stations within Field Manager™ will appear.

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Select the remote station to communicate with and click OK. You may also double click the remote station.
Click Cancel to abort selecting a remote unit. This can be helpful when connecting via TCP/IP or phone line so
that the user does not have to manually type in the IP Address of phone number.

 Baud Rate - Direct only. This is the baud rate for direct hardwire communications to the remote. If the
unit is equipped with an external display, plug the communication cable into the side of the box and
view the baud rate on the display. The default baud rate(s) from the factory are 9600, 57600 and
115200 (E-Series™ Units). If directly connecting to the unit with USB a baud rate does not need to be
specified. The modems will automatically handle the baud rate for phone communications.
 Phone Number – Phone only. Enter the telephone number of the remote device in this field. You can
also select the station to connect with by pressing the Select Site button at the bottom.

TCP/IP – TCP/IP only. Enter the IP Address of the remote device you wish to communicate to. You can also
select the station to connect with by pressing the selection button to the right of the Phone Number field. The
Select Remote Unit window appears.

Disconnect Button

The Disconnect button terminates communications with the unit.

To disconnect from the unit:

1. Click the Disconnect button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Disconnecting from Remote window appears briefly.

3. Note that some buttons are disabled. This is the same state as when the Field Manager™ software first
starts.

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Alarms Button

The Alarms button interrogates the remote unit and checks for active alarms. It will also receive audit trail
information if the Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during poll flag is set using the Security/Config button. A
blinking Alarms button indicates active alarms.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To check for alarms in the unit:

1. Click the Alarms button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Receiving Alarm Information box appears.

3. The alarm window appears with the active alarms.

 Blinking Alarms button indicates new alarms.

 Red alarms are new unacknowledged alarms.
 Green alarms are acknowledged alarms that are still active in the remote unit.

4. Click the Acknowledge Alarms button to acknowledge the alarms. The alarms will be
removed from this window when acknowledged and the alarm is no longer active in the remote unit.
The alarms will change color from red to green when acknowledged and the alarm is still active in the
remote unit.
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Collect History Button

The Collect History button receives the historical data from the remote unit. It also receives the Edit Form
pages (tab) configured for the remote unit and will receive audit trail information if the Enable Audit
Trail/Events upload during poll flag is set using the Security/Config button.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To collect History data from the unit:

1. Click the Collect History button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Receiving History Data box appears and the historical data stored.

3. The information on the Edit Form Pages (tabs) will also be received. The Receiving Data box appears
when the Edit Form information is being received.

4. You can now generate a report for the remote unit. You can also configure the unit using the Edit Form
pages (tabs).

 Click the Receive Page button to receive the current information configured on the active page (tab)
only.
 Click the Receive All Pages button to receive the current information for all pages (tabs).
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  Click the Send All Changes button to send all changes to the remote unit when made. Note that the
Send All Changes button will turn red when changes are made.
 Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel any changes made. Note that the Send All Changes button
will change from red back to its original color.
 Click the Print button to send the information on the active Edit Form page (tab) only to the printer.
Note that only the information that is viewed will be printed. Consider making the Field Manager™
window full screen before printing.
 Click the Auto Update button to continuously update the Edit Forms while connected to the unit.
When Auto Update has been enabled the button will turn to Stop Update. Press the Stop Update
button to disable Auto Update.

View/Config Button

The View/Config button can be used to receive and/or view information using the Edit Form Pages (tab) for
the remote unit. It will also receive audit trail information if the Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during poll
flag is set using the Security/Config button. When connected to the unit, information can be read allowing the
user to configure typical parameters and send to the remote unit.

To view information stored in the remote unit or configure the remote unit:

1. Click the View/Config button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Select Remote Unit window appears if you are not connected to a remote unit.

Select the station to view/config and click OK. You may also double click the station. Click Cancel to abort.

The Receiving Data box appears if you are connected to the unit.

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 3. The Edit Form pages (tabs) window refreshes with current information.

 Click the Receive Page button to receive the current information configured on the active page (tab)
only.
 Click the Receive All Pages button to receive the current information for all pages (tabs).
 Click the Send All Changes button to send all changes to the remote unit when made. Note that the
Send All Changes button will turn red when changes are made.
 Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel any changes made. Note that the Send All Changes button
will change from red back to its original color.
 Click the Print button to send the information on the active Edit Form page (tab) only to the printer.
Note that only the information that is viewed will be printed. Consider making the Field Manager™
window full screen before printing.
 Click the Auto Update button to continuously update the Edit Forms while connected to the unit.
When Auto Update has been enabled the button will turn to Stop Update. Press the Stop Update
button to disable Auto Update.

Calibrate Button

The Calibrate button can be used to calibrate field transmitters/transducers such as differential pressure,
pressure, and temperature. It uses a Wizard that will step you through the calibration process. There are two
different calibration wizards a basic zero/span wizard and a multipoint calibration wizard. The configuration in
the RTU determines which calibration wizard is displayed. Newer configurations will typically use the
multipoint calibration wizard.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To calibrate a field transmitter/transducer connected to the remote unit

1. Click the Calibrate button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
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 2. The User Name Entry box appears. Enter your user name and click OK to start the wizard or Cancel to
abort starting the wizard. From this point on either the basic zero/span calibration or the multipoint
calibration will be displayed.

Multipoint Calibration

1. If you click OK at the User Name Entry box the Maintenance Mode Configuration window appears.
Follow the instructions and click OK.

2. The Please Select Item for Validation, Calibration or Tools window appears. You may choose to perform
a Validation or a Calibration at this time. Select the item for validation from the Validation Item field.

3. The wizard reads the predefined setup for the item to validate/calibrate from the RTU and displays the
information on the screen. The Press To Start As Found Validation window appears. The title of the
window shows the fixed values (DP, Pressure, Temperature, and flow rate) that the RTU will use for
calculations while in the calibrations mode. The status area at the bottom of the window displays

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 Waiting For Response from Remote… Received OK! as the wizard continuously reads information from
the RTU.

 Click the Low Validation Point field to change the low validation point if necessary
 Click the High Validation Point field to change the high validation point if necessary.
 Click the Number of Validation Points field to change the number of validation points.
 Click the Barometric Pressure field to enter the barometric pressure when validating a pressure
transmitter.
 Click the Pressure Mode (Cal Display Only) field to view the pressure validation/calibration in
Gauge or Absolute pressure.

4. Select the parameter to calibrate and click Next.

Basic zero/span Calibration

1. If you click OK at the User Name Entry box the Calibration Introduction window appears. Follow the
instructions and click Next.

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2. Select the parameter to calibrate and click Next when the calibration parameter selection window
appears.

3. Connect the RTU to the computer serial port and click Next when the information window appears.

4. The initiate communications window appears briefly.

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5. The Validation Point Selection window appears. Select the validation point method to use 3-point, 5-
point, 6-point, or custom and click Next to begin the validation. Click Finish to skip the validation
process and calibrate the parameter.

6. If you click Next above the Validation table window appears. Follow the instructions and click Next for
each validation point. After taking the validation points click Next or Finish to start the calibration
process.

7. Apply a zero reference to the input and press Next to set zero. Click Finish to accept the zero/span
calibration as is.

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8. Enter the correct zero reference in the provided field and click Next to set the zero in the RTU.

9. Apply full scale to the input to set the span. Click Next to set the span on the instrument. Click Finish to
accept the zero only calibration.

10. Enter the correct span reference in the provided field and click Next to set the span in the RTU.

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 11. Click Finish to accept the zero/span calibration or Back to retake the points.

12. The As Left Validation window appears. Select the number of points for validation from the list. Press
Next to begin the Validation or press Finish to skip Validation and go to the next step.
13. If you click Next the Validation table window appears. Follow the instructions and click Next for each
validation point. After taking the validation points click Next or Finish to start the calibration process.
14. Calibration is now completed. Press the Finish Button to end or press the Back button to Select
another Calibration Parameter.

Reports Button

The Reports button can be used to generate reports for the data collected from the remote unit. It is a read-
only wizard style access to data. A variety of standard gas-usage flow reports are provided.

To generate a report for a remote unit:

1. Click the Reports button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Select Remote Unit window appears if you are not connected to the remote unit. Select the
station you want to generate a report for and click OK. You may also double click the station. Click
Cancel to abort the reporting process.

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 3. The Report Generator window appears.

4. Choose the report to generate. The Choose Report Template window shows a list of the reports in the
system.
5. Set the report interval. Click on the Last Day, Current Month, or Prev. Month buttons to choose a
predefined setting or click on the Start Time or Stop Time field and enter in the start time or stop time.
The Input History Time and Date window appears.

Click in the date field to set the start date. A calendar appears allowing you to select the start date. You can
click on the left or right arrows to move through the calendar month by month. The red mark around the day
signifies the current date.

Use the up and down arrow keys to set the start time and click OK.

Click in the Stop Time field to set the stop time.

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 6. Click the Get Report button at the bottom of the window to generate the report. The Report
Generator viewer appears.

7. Click the First button to view the first page of the report.
8. Click the Previous button to view the previous page of the report.
9. Click the Next button to view the next page of the report.
10. Click the Last button to view the last page of the report.
11. Click the Print button to print the report.
12. The Report Viewer can be closed using one of the following methods:
 Click the X button located in the upper right hand corner of the window.
 Click on the Close button in the upper right hand corner of the window.

13. The Report Generator can be closed using one of the following method:
 Click the X button located in the upper right hand corner of the window.
 Click on the Eagle logo in the upper left hand corner of the window and select Close from the
pop-up menu.
 Press Alt F4 simultaneously from the computer keyboard.

Quick Charts Button

The Quick Charts button can be used to view 24 hour, 7 day, and 31 day data charts. Up to four different items
(pens) can be graphed.

To generate a quick chart for a remote unit:

1. Click the Quick Charts button from the Field Manager™ User interface.

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The Select Remote Unit window appears if you are not connected to a remote unit. Select the station you
want to generate a chart for and click OK. You may also double click the station. Click Cancel to abort.

2. The Select Chart Type window appears. Click the appropriate button to select the type of graph to
generate.

3. The Chart window appears.

You can Zoom and Scroll the chart. Use the left mouse button for zooming and the right mouse button for
scrolling.

 To zoom in an area, create a window from the upper left corner to the lower right corner around the
area.
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 To zoom out to the original position, create a window from right to left.
 To scroll, hold down the right mouse button and move.
 Click the Print button to print the chart. The chart prints to the default printer.
 Click the Setup button to configure the chart. The Configure Chart window appears.

 Click the Config Pen button to configure the pen. Note that the enable box must be
checked to allow pen configuration. The Configure Pen window appears.

o Click the Data Source button to choose the desired history item to graph
o Select the pen color of the item selected for the graph
o Select the Axis Position; Left Edge, Right Edge or Custom. If custom is selected then a custom
Position Percentage box will appear for the percentage to be entered in.
o Select the Axis Scale Mode; Auto Scaled or Fixed Limits. If Fixed Limits is selected then Scale
Maximum and Scale Minimum boxes will appear for the limits to be entered.

 Click the Adjust Scale up or down arrow to adjust the scale of the chart. Note that the enable box
must be checked to adjust the scale.
 Click the Adjust Offset up or down arrow to adjust the offset of the chart. Note that the enable
box must be checked to adjust the offset.

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Circular Charts Button

The Circular Chart utility displays daily or hourly data on a traditional circular chart grid. By simulating this
display method the data can be easily interoperated by those who are more familiar with paper charts than
line graphs.

Note: This feature is only available in Field Manager Plus™.

To generate a Circular Chart for a remote unit:

1. Click the Circular Charts button from the Field Manager Plus™ User interface.

2. If you are not connected to a unit the Select Remote Unit window appears.
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3. Select the unit you wish to create a chart for and press OK.

4. The Circular Chart window appears.

5. To create a new chart click on the Create New Chart button.

6. The Configure Chart window appears.

7. In the Chart Title box enter a name for the chart.
8. Uncheck the box for Ignore Roll Time/Contract Hour if you wish to enable Roll Time/Contract Hour
9. Uncheck the Use Common Scale For All Pens box if you wish to have a different scale for each pen.

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10. To set Divisions, Subdivisions, Line Width, Label Frequency and Time Frame click on the Advanced
Mode button.

11. To add, edit, or delete a Pen click on the Configure Pens tab.

12. Click on the Add button to add a pen

13. To change the Pen color click on the Pen Color drop down box.

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14. To change Line Width click on the Line Width box.
15. Click on the Data Source button to choose a pen.

16. The Selected Station box is the station that you are creating a circular chart for.
17. Click on the Selected Point drop down box to choose which point you wish to graph
18. Click on the Selected History drop down box to choose the history
19. The Display Text box shows the label for the pen, this can be edited.
20. Click OK once you have selected your point and history.
21. This will bring you back to the Pen Configuration window.
22. Click OK to continue.
23. The pen now shows up in the Configure Chart window.

24. If you need to edit a pen, select the pen that needs edited and click on the Edit button.
25. To delete a pen click on the pen you wish to remove and click on the Delete button.
26. To change the date range click on the drop down box for Range Mode. If you select Custom Days or
Custom Hours a box will appear to the right for Num Days or Num Hours, where you can select the
number of days it will go back or number of hours it will go back.
27. Click OK to continue
28. For a brief moment a Generating Plot window will appear.

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29. The circular chart now shows your pen.
30. To edit a chart, select the chart you wish to edit then click on the Edit Current Chart button. This will
take you back to the Configure Chart window.
31. To delete a chart, select the chart you wish to remove then click on the Delete Current Chart button.
You will be asked if you are sure you want to delete the chart. Click Yes to delete or click No to cancel.

32. To print a chart, select the chart you wish to print then click on the Print Current Chart button and
follow the instructions for your printer.
33. To save a chart, select the chart you wish to save then click on the Save To File button.

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 34. The Save As window appears.
35. Navigate to where you wish to save it. Enter in a name to save it under, then click the Save button.
36. To copy the chart to the clipboard, select the chart you wish to copy, and then click the Copy To
Clipboard button. The chart is now on your clipboard.
37. You can zoom the chart in and out by moving the box up and down the Zoom Level or by clicking on
the plus and minus magnifying glasses.

38. To exit the circular chart:

 Click on the Close button in the lower right hand corner
 Click on the X in the upper right hand corner
 Click on the eagle in the upper left hand corner and select Close.

Tools Button

The Tools button can be used to execute other utilities such as Edit Labels/Function Keys, Change Site ID,
Virtual Keypad, Launch WinTx, View Calibration Log, Edit Station Name/PH#, Reset Audit Trail/Event, Export
Station(s), Clear Calibration Reports, Receive Remote dBase, Receive Firmware Version, Send Profile Data,
Send Remote dBase, Set RTU Time, Audit Trail/Event Viewer, Import Station(s), Edit RTU Voice Call List,
Database Folder, Edit Station List, Multi-Copy Config Files, Units Changer, Configuration Item List,
EEPROM/Config Editor, Change Baud Rate, and Change Config Type.

To execute one of the above utility:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Field Manager™ Tools menu appears.

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 3. Click the desired button to execute the utility. Note that some items will require connecting or
disconnecting from the unit.
Security/Config Button

The Security / Config button can be used to apply a Launch Password and Remote Access Password to the
application. It can also be used to enable or disable Time Correction in the remote units and receiving Audit
Trail/Events.

To configure the Field Manager™ application:

1. Click the Security / Config button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. The Configuration window appears.

3. Enter a Field Manager™ Launch Password if desired which will be required when starting the
application. Once a password has been entered, this password will be required each time Field
Manager™ is launched.
4. Enter a Remote Access Password which will be required for Field Manager™ to communicate with the
unit if configured in the remote unit. If a password has been entered in the Remote Access Password
field then this password must be entered in before Field Manager™ will communicate with the unit.
5. Enter a Calibration Password which will be required when you calibrate the remote unit. If a password
has been entered in the Calibration Password field then this password will be required before
calibrating a unit.
6. Check the Enable Remote Time Checking/Correction box to allow Field Manager™ to synchronize the
computer clock with the remote units. You can then enter the Time Correction Threshold in seconds
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 which is the amount of seconds that the remote units’ time can differ from the computer clock before
the time will be synchronized. The default Time Correction Threshold is 60 seconds. This operation
affects all remote units.
7. Check the Force Unique Site ID’s box to force all remote units to have unique site ID’s.
8. Check the Enable Audit Trail/Events upload during Poll box to allow uploading Audit Trail/Events
information during polls.
9. Check the Enable HexAscii Protocol Optimizations box to enable optimizations when communicating
HexAscii.
10. Check the Automatically Receive History Data box to automatically receive history data when
connecting to a unit.
11. Check the Only Receive Edit Form Tab Data When Clicked box to enable manually receiving the edit
forms. If this box is checked then the edit forms will not update by clicking on View/Config. In this
mode the Receive Page or Receive All Pages button must be clicked on to receive the edit forms.
12. Click on the Default Poll Number Config button to configure the polls for a specific unit type. This
feature is only used for XA-Series™ Products.

 To configure which poll(s) to issue select the master database type and press OK.

 To create a new poll type click on Add New Type and type in a name for the poll and click OK.

 Choose the desired poll numbers and press OK.

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  To select a poll type for a specific unit click on Default Poll Number Config under
Security/Config and select the desired unit. Note that polls must be configured for the master
database type of the unit, being used, as shown in the example above.

 Select the poll type and press OK.

13. Select the modem to use for phone communications in the Default Modem (TAPI) field. Field
Manager™ will use this modem for phone communicatios and will not prompt for a modem selection.
14. To configure the Internal Field Manager™ Modem click on the Internal Field Manager™ Modem Driver
Setup button. Use this to configure the Communications Port, Default Baud Rate, Modem String and
Modem Initialization String.

15. Some databases have edit forms that have been configured for different access levels. This allows the
edit forms to hide more advanced tabs from users who don’t need to see them or shouldn’t be allowed
to access them. This feature requires Talon™ to configure the edit forms and can cause the edit forms
to take longer to load. To change edit form access level click on the drop down box next to Edit Form
Access Level and choose the desired setting.
16. Check the Enable Modbus Switch box to automatically disable Modbus communications to allow for
HexAscii communications.

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 17. Click on the Default Modbus Configuration button to configure modbus communications. This allows
the user to select the mode, parity settings and register types. Click OK to save changes or click Cancel
to abort.

18. Click OK to save the configuration settings or Cancel to abort.

Help Button

The Help/About button will show the Field Manager™ version along with Eagle Research Corporation’s
contact information.

Edit Labels/Function Keys

The Edit Labels/Function Keys button can be used to manipulate the labels and function keys stored in the
remote unit. There are two different Edit Labels/Function Keys editor; a basic label editor and an extended
label editor. The configuration in the RTU determines which label editor is displayed. Newer configurations will
typically use the extended label editor.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

Basic Label Editor:

To edit the labels and/or function keys:
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1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Edit Labels/FKeys button.
3. The Edit Labels/Function keys window appears.

 Click the Receive Labels button to receive the labels from the remote device and store them in
Field Manager™.
 Click the Receive Function Keys button to receive the function keys from the remote device and
store them in Field Manager™.
 Click the Send Labels button to send labels or any changes to the labels down to the unit.
 Click the Send Function Keys button to send the function keys or any changes to the function
keys down to the unit.
 Click the Print button to print the existing labels and function keys.
 Click the Save Locally button to save any changes locally in Field Manager™ without sending
them to the unit.
 The Pointer column is the PPSSII of the item within the database to be associated with the label
 The Text is what will be displayed for the label
 The Digits Before and Digits After are used to format the number value associated with the
label.

Digits Before Digits After Description

7 15 Special case to combine two parameters and display 8
digits
0 Y Y specifies the number of digits after the decimal
X 0 X specifies the number of digits before the decimal
0 15 Default Display

 Click on the Display box to enable the Label to show up on the display.
 Click the Close button to close the Edit Labels/Function Keys editor.
 To Edit a Label
 Double click the label in the Text column.
 Enter the new label. The normal editing technique applies here.

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  To Move a label from one location to another
 Left click to select and highlight the label you wish to move.
 Click the Up or Down arrow buttons to move the label to the desired location.
 To Remove a Label or Function Key
 Left click to select and highlight the label or function key you wish to remove.
 Click the Remove button to remove the label or function key from the list.
 To Save Changes made to the labels and/or function keys.
 Click Save Changes once all the labels and/or function keys are edited and ready to be
sent to the remote unit.
 The Save Changes Locally window appears. Click Yes to save the changes in Field
Manager™ software or No to abort saving the changes.

 The Send Changes to Remote box appears. Click Yes to send the changes to the remote
or No to abort sending changes to the remote.

Extended Label Editor

To edit the labels and/or function keys:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Edit Labels/FKeys button.
3. The Edit Labels/Function keys window appears.

4. To easily edit a label/function key go to Tools and select Show Individual Label Editor

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 5. From this screen edit PPSSII, Function Key, Inside LCD Label and 4-Line LCD Label. Click on the X to save
and return to the main Extended Label Editor.

6. Changes can also be made within the main Extended Labels window along with more configurations.

 Click the Remove button to remove a label

 Use the blue arrow keys to move a label up and down in the list.
 Click the Export to File button to save the Extended Labels
 Click the Receive All Ext Labels button to receive the labels from the remote device and store
them in Field Manager™.
 Click the Send All Ext Labels button to send labels or any changes down to the unit.
 Click the Save Changes Only button to save the changes locally and not send them to the unit.
 Click the Close button to exit out of the Extended Labels Editor.

Idx – The Idx is the Label number. Up to 200 labels can be listed

PPSSII – PPSSII is the Process Section Item that the label is pointed to in the database. Double click in the
PPSSII column to select the desired PPSSII or click twice slowly in the PPSSII column and type in the PPSSII.

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Function Key – Each number on the key pad can be configured so that when it is pressed a specific value item
will appear on the display. To set the function key, click on the appropriate function key box. This will bring up
a dropdown box. Using the dropdown box select the desired function key. Up to 10 function keys can be set;
F0 – F9.

InSide LCD Text – This is the text that will appear on the inside display if installed.

InSide LCD Units Pointer – This pointer is used in conjunction with the InSide LCD Text and InSide LCD Units
mode. This is the PPSSII of the item to be displayed.

InSide LCD Units Mode – This item is used in conjunction with the InSide LCD Text and InSide LCD Units
Pointer. The mode configures what is going to be display based upon which mode is selected. For example if
CompassDir is selected then the value located at the pointer will be converted to a direction instead of a
numerical value.

Digits Before Decimal and Digits After Decimal – These two items are used to format the number value
associated with each label.

Digits Before Digits After Description

7 15 Special case to combine two parameters and display 8
digits
0 Y Y specifies the number of digits after the decimal
X 0 X specifies the number of digits before the decimal
0 15 Default Display

Display Mode – The display mode can be set as Normal or Combine With Previous Item for Millions – for
future implementation

Short List Visible – If the box is checked then that item will be displayed when scrolling with the magnet.

Auto Scroll Visible – If the box is checked then that item will be displayed when auto scroll is turned on.

Outside LCD Prefix – This is the notation for what will be shown on the outside display. Note that this is only
used for 4-line displays

Outside LCD Prefix Units Pointer – This pointer is used in conjunction with the Outside LCD Prefix and Outside
LCD Prefix Units Mode. This is the PPSSII of the item to be displayed.

Outside LCD Prefix Units Mode – This item is used in conjunction with the Outside LCD Prefix and Outside LCD
Prefix Units Pointer. The mode configures what is going to be display based upon which mode is selected. For
example if CompassDir is selected then the value located at the pointer will be converted to a direction
instead of a numerical value.

Outside LCD Suffix – This is the notation for what will be shown on the outside display. Note that this is only
used for 4-line displays

Outside LCD Suffix Units Pointer – This pointer is used in conjunction with the Outside LCD Suffix and Outside
LCD Suffix Units Mode. This is the PPSSII of the item to be displayed.
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Outside LCD Suffix Units Mode – This item is used in conjunction with the Outside LCD Sufix and Outside LCD
Suffixx Units Pointer. The mode configures what is going to be display based upon which mode is selected. For
example if CompassDir is selected then the value located at the pointer will be converted to a direction
instead of a numerical value.

Voice Text – This is for use with the TTS Modem. When calling into a unit this is the text that will be read back.

Voice Text Units Pointer – This pointer is used in conjunction with Voice Text and Voice Text Units Mode. This
is the PPSSII value of the item to be read back from the TTS Modem.

Voice Text Units Mode – This item is used in conjunction with the Voice Text and Voice Text Units Pointer. The
mode configures what value will be read back based upon which mode is selected. For example if CompassDir
is selected then the value located at the pointer will be converted to a direction instead of a numerical value.

4-Line LCD Label – This is the text that will appear on the 4-line display if installed.

4-Line LCD Label Units Pointer – This pointer is used in conjunction with the 4-Line LCD Label and 4-Line LCD
Units mode. This is the PPSSII of the item to be displayed.

4-Line LCD Label Units Mode - This item is used in conjunction with the 4-Line LCD Label and 4-Line LCD Units
Pointer. The mode configures what is going to be display based upon which mode is selected. For example if
CompassDir is selected then the value located at the pointer will be converted to a direction instead of a
numerical value.

Aux Label 2 – Storage location for dial out IP Address for an XA32/5™ or E3 unit.

Aux Label 2 Units Pointer – Pointer Value – Not Yet Implemented

Aux Label 2 Units Mode – Mode – Not Yet Implemented

Change Site ID

The Change Site ID button can be used to change the Site ID or Remote address of the remote unit.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To change the site ID of the remote unit

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Change Site ID button.
3. The Change RTU Site ID window appears.

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 4. The current site ID is shown in the Current Site ID field. Enter or select the desired Site ID in the Enter
the New RTU Site ID field and click OK to send the change to the remote unit. Click Cancel to abort the
change Site ID process. The acceptable Site ID range is between 2 and 59999 inclusive. A Site ID of 1 is
the factory default.

Virtual Keypad

The Virtual Keypad button can be used to execute the virtual keypad option. It simulates the keypad and
display in the field device. It may be used to perform any function, which is normally performed from the
keypad of the field device. Field Manager™ automatically detects the device that it is connected to and
displays the appropriate keypad. If the user wishes to view a different keypad while in Virtual Keypad then
press k on the keyboard.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

Standard E-Series™ Keypad Standard XA-Series™ Keypad

Graphical Display Keypad Transfer Prover™ Keypad

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XA-Series™ Virtual Keypad

To start virtual keypad:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Select the Virtual Keypad button. The Virtual Keypad window appears.

3. The area showing Case Temperature at the top of the window shows what is displayed at the field
device when equipped with the keypad/display option. The buttons just below Case Temperature area
perform the exact same functions as the buttons on the actual keypad. The keys to the right of the
dialog box allow combination key operations, which can normally be performed at the keypad.

4. The Virtual Keypad application can be closed using one of the following methods:

 Click Close at the bottom right hand corner of the window.

 Click the X button located in the upper right hand corner of the Virtual Keypad window.
 Click on the Eagle logo in the upper left hand corner of the Virtual Keypad window and select
Close from the pop-up menu.
 Press Alt F4 simultaneously from the computer keyboard.

Virtual Keypad Functions:

 Click the Alrm button to check and/or clear alarms. Note the AL in the upper left hand corner
signifies that there are alarms present.

 Click the Conf button to access configuration mode.

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 Click Jump button to access the different labels configured in the RTU when in Display mode.
Click the Edit Labels/FKeys function under the Tools button for display items. Click the Jump
button in Configuration mode to access any configuration item (PPSSII - Process (PP) Section
(SS) and Item (II).

 Click the Ctrl-1: Zero +/- button for system passwords. Common system passwords are:
3348 – EEPROM Editor to configure serial port options.
464833 – To initialize EEPROM to factory default. See the EEPROM/Configuration Editor in the
sections below.

 Click the Ctrl-2: F0 Span button to view historical data stored in the RTU. This should only be
used if there are problems, to verify that the RTU is storing historical data and that the Date
and Time of the records are correct. Click the Right and Left (bsp) buttons to scroll through the
different histories (Daily, Hourly, etc.) and press Ent. The first line on the display shows that
Date and Time and alternates with the Column number. The second line on the display shows
the row (record) number and the value. Click the Up and Down (clr) buttons to scroll through
the different record number or history date/time records. Click the Esc button to exit the
History viewer.

 Click the Ctrl-3: "." Cal button to view the firmware version, serial number, and firmware
checksum of the unit.

 Click the Ctrl-6: +/- F1 button to access Debug mode. The display shows the processes
executing. Press Zero or Esc to exit Debug mode.

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E-Series™ Virtual Keypad

The E-Series™ Keypad had all of the same functions as the XA-Series™ Keypad along with a few extras. To
access any operating modes, press the keypad key that corresponds to the mode needed:

Conf This key allows the user to going configuration mode. From configuration
mode the user is able to view and edit different items within the database.
Jump The Jump key allows the user to quickly navigate throughout the database or
system settings. Simply type the PP-SS-II when in configuration mode or the
system address when in the system settings menu.
Ent Press Enter to accept an item after it has been edited or to accept an action
Esc Use the Escape key to exit out of menus
Edit Use the Edit key to edit a value
Alrm The Alarm key allows the user to view any active or unacknowledged alarms
cal Press the cal key to do a zero and span calibration from the keypad
Zero When in calibration mode, press the zero key to take the zero point.
span When in calibration mode, press the span key to take the span point.
Eagle Logo Press the Function Key to perform other commands such as entering into the
System Configuration settings.
↓↑→← The arrow keys allow the user to scroll through the display parameter list. Use
the ← key to backspace when typing numbers in.
0-9 The number keys 0-9 can be preset as function keys to view previously
assigned parameters. Also use the number keys when editing values or
jumping to a specific location within the database or hardware settings
. This key allows the user to enter in a decimal number
+/- The +/- key allows the user to enter in a positive and negative value.

By pressing config then the Eagle Logo the user can bring up a menu for special function options. The user can
use the arrow keys to scroll through the functions then press enter to select the desired function. The
following table shows the different functions.

Function Description
System System Settings allows the user to configure certain hardware
Settings functions such as communication ports baud rates. For more
information on the System Settings and navigating through
them, see the System Settings section in the E3 manual for more
information.
Diagnostics Diagnostics is used to access Diagnostics Mode. The display
shows the processes executing. While in Diagnostics mode press
the conf key to view each communication port. Press the conf
key again to scroll through the different ports. This allows the
user to view the baud rate for each port and communication
protocol. Press number 9 for IP Address information. Press zero
or Esc to exit Diagnostics mode.
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 System System Info is used to view Firmware version, Unit Serial
Info Number, Runtime, Number Processes and Free Data Bytes
within the unit
User Extras User Extras is used to toggle the keypad beeps, setting up the
four line display and Eagle contact information
Unit Reset Unit Reset brings up the menu to Reboot the unit, Initialize the
settings and clear the database. Note that passwords are
required to perform these operations.
Factory Factory Testing is used to test the Display and keypad.
Testing

Launch WinTx

The Launch WinTx button will launch an external communication application called WinTx. WinTx can be used
for troubleshooting a remote or upgrading a remote’s firmware. The use of WinTx should be left to
experienced users.

Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

To launch the WinTx utility:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Select the Launch WinTx button. The WinTx window appears.

3. Click on the Communications menu to perform communications tasks such as COM Port Setup, Flash
RTU Firmware, Initialize CDPD and Cellular CSC modems.

View Calibration Log

The View Calibration Log button can be used to view information on the calibration and validation of field
transmitters such as differential pressure, pressure and temperature.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.
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To view the calibration log:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the View Calibration Log button.
3. The Select Calibration Log File window appears.

4. Select the file to view and click Open. You may also double click the file to open.
5. The Select Date Range for Audit Events to View box appears. Enter in the desired date range or check
the Select All Dates box and press OK.

6. Notepad opens and shows the calibration information for the station.

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Edit Station Name / Phone Number

The Edit Station Name/PH# button can be used to change the name of a station and phone number. The
Station Name description is used for reporting and information purposes.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To change the station name or station phone number:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Edit Station Name/PH# button.
3. The Edit Station Information box appears

4. Enter the new name and/or phone number and click OK.

Reset Audit Trail/Events

The Reset Audit Trail/Events button can be used to reset the Audit Trail/Events stored in the unit.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To reset the audit trail/events in the remote unit:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Reset Audit Trail/Events button.
3. The Reset Audit Trail confirmation box appears.

4. Click Yes to reset the remote audit trail/events or No to abort.

Export Stations

The Export Station(s) button can be used to manually export stations from Field Manager™ to other Talon™
family of products. A single zip file of the selected stations is created. The zip and unzip capability is built into
Field Manager™ and does not require any external zip programs such as WinZip.

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Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

To export a station or multiple stations:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Export Station(s) button.
3. The Export Station Wizard appears. Read and follow the instructions from the wizard. Click Next to
select the stations to export.

4. The Select Stations to Export window appears. Check the box for the station you wish to export.
Multiple stations can be selected. You can also right click in the left window and select Select All to
export all stations or Deselect All to remove all selected stations. Click the Next button once you have
selected the stations to export.

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 5. The Export Filename window appears. Enter the file name in the provided field. The default filename
and location is c:\Field Manager\Stations\Masters.zip. You can also click the Select button to select the
location and/or name of the file to export. Click Next to start the export process.

6. The Export Information window appears. The window shows the stations and reports that are being
exported along with the zip file that is created. The process completes when the Export Completed Ok
text is displayed in the Information window and the Finished button is enabled. Click the Finished
button to close the Wizard and return to the Tools menu.

Clear Calibration Reports

The Clear Calibration Reports button can be used to clear all of the calibration records out of the calibration
file.

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Note: You can be connected or disconnected to perform this task.

To clear the calibration report:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Clear Calibration Reports button.

Select Yes to clear the calibration reports or select No to cancel and return to the Tools menu.

Receive Remote dBase

The Receive Remote dBase button will receive all the Processes from the remote device thus updating the
real-time database in the software. This data is useful if the data export feature is used. It allows Talon™ to
update the real-time data if it finds newer data in the Field Manager™ export file than what it currently has in
its own database.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To receive the remote unit database:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Receive Remote dBase button.
3. The Receiving Remote Database… box appears. This operation will take a few minutes.

4. The operation completes when the information box disappears.

Receive Firmware Version

The Receive Firmware Version button allows the user to receive firmware version information from the
remote unit.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

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To receive the firmware version from the remote unit

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Receive Firmware Version button.
3. The Firmware Version box appears with the firmware version information.

4. Click OK to return to the Tools menu.

Send Profile Data

The Send Profile Data button can be used to send new pressure transducer profile data to the remote. This
operation should only be performed when a pressure transducer is replaced in the remote. Loading data that
isn’t matched to the transducer WILL adversely affect the accuracy of the corrector.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information. If
not connected to a unit the Send Profile Data button will change to read Profiles. From the Profile button
profiles can be download to Field Manager™. If a profile is not available from the download list then you must
receive the profiled data files from the factory for this operation. Pressure Profile will normally have file
extension .XST and Differential Pressure Profile .XDP. The file is typically of the form E000XXXX.XYY where;
XXXX is the profile serial number and YY is the designator for pressure or differential pressure (E0001009.xst
for example). The file can be stored in any location. However, the Field Manager™ default directory is
FieldManager\Stations.

To send profile data to the remote unit:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Send Profile Data button.
3. The Transducer Profile Wizard window appears. Follow the instructions and click Next.

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4. The Profile Selection window appears. Select the item you wish to send the profile data for and click
Next.

5. The Profile Information window appears. Click Next to select the profile data to send to the remote
unit.

6. The Select Profile File window appears. Pressure Profiles will normally have file extension .XST and
Differential Pressure Profiles .XDP. Type the profile number in the search bar or scroll down to locate
the proper pressure profile. If the profile needed is not found in the list then click on the Download
Latest button. Note: to download the latest pressure profiles you must be connected to the internet. If
the pressure profile is saved on the local computer then click on the Browse button and navigate to the
desired pressure profile. Once the pressure profile has been selected click on OK.

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7. The Computer/RTU Connection window appears. Verify that the RTU is connected to the correct serial
port and click Next to initiate communications with the remote unit.

8. The Reading Profile Information window appears during communications.

9. The Transducer Scale Information window appears. Click Next to send the profile data to the remote
unit.

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 10. The Sending and Verifying Profile Data window appears during communications.

11. The Profile Completion window appears. Click Finish to close the profile wizard.

Send Remote dBase

The Send Remote dBase button can be used to completely send a database to a remote unit. If the remote
currently has a database then the site ID used to send a new database must match the remote’s existing site
ID.

Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

This operation will completely wipe out any historical data contained within the remote.
To send the remote a new database:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Send Remote dBase button.
3. The Send Database to Remote window appears.

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 Select Unit Type to Copy and Send – Select the master database in the left window to copy and send
to the remote unit.
 Station Name – Enter a name for the station.
 Target Site ID – Select or enter the station ID for the remote unit. The Target Site ID must match the
remote unit site ID to perform this operation.
 Connection Type – Select Direct for hard wire communications to the remote unit. Select Phone for
telephone communications to the remote unit. The Phone Number field replaces the Baud Rate field
when Phone is selected.
 Communications Port – Direct only. This should always be set to the physical port of the computer.
Note that there is not a selection when Phone is selected. The software will automatically locate your
modem.
 Baud Rate - Direct only. This is the baud rate for direct hardwire communications to the remote. The
default baud rate from the factory is 9600. The modems will automatically handle the baud rate for
phone communications.
 Phone Number – Phone only. Enter the telephone number of the remote device in this field.
 IP AddrPort No – TCP/IP connection. Enter the IP address of the remote device in this field.
 Modbus Switch – Check this box to automatically disable Modbus communications to allow for
HexAscii communications.
 Protocol Optimizations – enables optimizations when communicating HexAscii.
 Send Existing Station – check this box if sending an existing station to a different unit. Once this box is
checked select the desired station in the list above.
 Keep/Validate Remote DB Data – For future implementation
 Overwrite EEPROM Settings – For future implementation
 Send Profile Data – For future implementation
 Keep RTU Calibration – For future implementation
 Click Send to establish communications with the remote unit and send a new database.
 Click Cancel to abort sending the remote unit a new database.

4. Make the necessary changes and click the Send button to send a new database to the remote unit.
5. The confirmation prompt window appears. Click Yes to delete the entire RTU database and send a new
one from Field Manager™ or click No to abort and not send the database to the unit.

6. If a station with the assigned Site ID exists, a box will appears with the option to overwrite the data.
Click Yes to overwrite the existing station data and continue with the download or No to abort
overwriting the existing data.

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 7. The Downloading Remote Database… box appears. This operation will take a few minutes.

8. The operation completes when the Downloading Remote Database window disappears. You can now
connect to the unit and perform other tasks. See the Connect Button for more information.

Set Remote Time

The Set Remote Time button can be used to synchronize the remote unit’s clock with the computer clock.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

This option is independent of any other settings and will synchronize the remote unit’s clock with the
computer clock regardless of the current date/time. Care should then be taken to ensure that the computer
clock is accurate.

To synchronize the remote units’ clock with the computer clock

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Set Remote Time button.

3. From this window select the desired Time Zone then click OK.

Audit Trail/Event Viewer

The Audit Trail/Event Viewer button can be used to view the Audit Trail/Events for the remote unit. You can
run the Audit Trail/Event Viewer with the unit connected or disconnected.

To view the remote audit trail/events:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Audit Trail/Event Viewer button.

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3. If you are connected to the unit the Select Date Range For Audit Events window appears. Select the
desired date range and click OK.

4. The Audit Trail/Event Viewer (Notepad) appears with the audit trail information.

5. The Select Remote Unit window appears if you are not connected to a unit. Click the station for which
you wish to view the audit trail/events and click OK. You may also double click the station.

6. Next the Select Date Range For Audit Events To View window appears. Select the desired date range
and click OK.

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 7. The Audit Trail/Event Viewer (Notepad) appears with the audit trail information.

The Audit Trail/Events consist of the following:

 Whether the information was changed by the Host or at the RTU.
 The Date/time when the item was changed
 The PPSSII of the item that was changed
 The Old Value of the item that was changed
 The New Value that the item was changed to

Import Stations

The Import Station(s) button can be used to add stations to Field Manager™. The zip and unzip capability is
built into Field Manager™ and does not require any external zip programs such as WinZip.

Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

To export a station or multiple stations

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Import Station(s) button.
3. The Import Station Wizard appears. Read and follow the instructions from the wizard. Click Next to
select the stations to import.

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4. The Specify Input File Name window appears. Enter the file name in the provided field. The default
filename and location is c:\Field Manager\Stations\Masters.zip. You can also click the Select button to
set the location and/or name of the file to import.

5. Click Next to select the stations to import.

6. The Select Stations to Import window appears. Check the box for the stations you wish to import.
Multiple stations can be selected. You can also right click in the left window and select Select All to
import all stations or Deselect All to remove all selected stations. Click Next once you have selected
the stations to start the import process.
7. The Import Information window appears. The window shows the stations and reports that are being
imported. The process completes when the Import Completed Ok text is displayed in the Information
window and the Finished button is enabled. Click the Finished button to close the Wizard and return to
the Tools menu.

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Edit RTU Voice Call List

The Edit RTU Voice Call List is for users with a TTS modem installed in their unit. In the Voice Call List you can
edit who this unit will call, the phone number, password, and call sequence.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click on the Edit RTU Voice Call List button.

3. Click on the Receive Complete Call List button to receive the current call list settings.

4. To add or edit a person to call click in the desired box in the Person To Call column and type in the
persons name.
5. To add or edit a phone number click in the desired box in the Telephone Number column and type in
the proper phone number.
6. Click on the Enabled box to enable the TTS to call that person.
7. Under the Password column you can change the password that the user must enter when receiving a
call.
8. To select the Call Type click on the desired box you wish to change and a drop down menu will appear
with the options of Modem, Voice, and Pager.
9. The user can also specify which Alarm List they will be called out on by clicking on the desired box.
10. To remove an entry, select the entry you wish to remove then click on the remove button,
11. Click on the Send Complete Call List button to send the call list to the RTU or click on Save Changes
Only to save call list and not send them down to the RTU.

12. Click on the Close button to exit Edit RTU Voice Call List.

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Database Folder

The Database Folder button is used to set the directory where Field Manager™ will store and retrieve stations
and databases. WARNING: Modifying the database folder can cause the system to stop working if configured
incorrectly.

Note: This action can be performed while connected or disconnected from a unit.

To edit the Database Folder:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Database Folder button. A warning message will appear. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

3. The Folder Settings window appears. In this window click on the button to navigate to the desired
root location for Field Manager™.

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 4. Navigate to the desired location then press OK. Note that this folder must have a Stations folder.

5. Click on the Save button to save the new location.

Edit Station List

The Station List is made up of all the stations in your Field Manager™ stations folder. Each item shows the Site
ID, Station Name, Unit Type, Connection Type, Phone Number (if applicable), Comm Port, Baud Rate, Modbus
setting, HexAscii Optimization and HexAscii Options.

Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

To Edit Station List:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Edit Station List button.
3. The Station List Configuration Window appears.

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4. To Add or Edit a station click on the Add Button or the Edit Button.
5. The Add/Edit Multidrop Unit window will appear. Edit or add any of the values you wish then click OK.

6. To remove a station from the Station list, select the station you wish to remove and click on the
Remove button. You will be asked if you are sure that you want to delete that station, select YES to
delete the station and NO to cancel.

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 7. To view the RTU database details, select the desired station to view. Click on Options in the upper left
corner of the window and select View RTU Database Details. This will bring up a Word document with a
list of all Processes, Sections and Items within the database.

Multi-Copy Config Files

The Multi-Copy Configuration Files is used to copy configuration data files from one station (typically a master)
to multiple stations of the same type.

Note: You must be disconnected from the unit to perform this task. See the Disconnect Button for more
information.

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Multi-Copy Config Files button.
3. The Multi-Copy Configuration Files Wizard window appears. Read and follow the instructions from the
wizard. Click Next to select the stations to copy.

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4. Select the files you wish to copy, Edit Form Configuration File (ef.dat) and/or Quick Chart Configuration
File (chart.ini). Click Next to continue.
5.

6. Select the station you want to copy the data files from. Click Next to continue.

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7. The next window brings up a list of all the stations with the master database that weas selected in the
previous step. Select the station you wish to copy the data files to. Click Next to copy the files.

8. The window will now show Copying files and when it is completed. Click Finished to close the window.

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Units Changer

The Units Changer Wizard assists the user in changing the engineering units on values like pressure,
temperature, volume, etc.. in an XARTU™ series product. – This feature is for future implementations.

Configuration Item List

The Configuration Item List button allows you to create or change a group of items.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

To View or Edit a Configuration Item List:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Configuration Item List button.

3. A window will appear with a drop down box. Click on the drop down box to select the Configuration
List you wish to view or edit.
4. Click on the View/Edit button and the Configuration Item List window appears.

5. Click on the Receive button to receive the data from the RTU.

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 6. To Edit an item in the Configuration Items list double click on the item you wish to change then type in
the desired value.

7. Click on the Send button to send changes to the RTU.

8. To add or remove items to or from the configuration list click on the Advanced button.

9. To remove an item from the Configuration List, click on the item you wish to remove then click on the
right arrow button
10. To add an item to the Configuration List, click on the item under the Available Configuration Items list

then click on the left arrow button

11. After making the changes click on the Save button.
12. Click the Close button to exit out of the Configuration Item List.

To create a new Configuration Item list:

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click the Configuration Item List button.

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 3. Click on the New button.

4. A box will appear, enter the file name for the new Configuration Item List.
5. Click OK.

6. A Configuration Item List window appears.

7. On the right is a list of the Available Configuration Items.
8. Select which item you wish to add to the list then click on the arrow button
9. To remove an item from the list, select that item then click on the right arrow button
10. After the list is complete click on the Save button.
11. To send the list to the RTU click on the Send button.

12. To exit Configuration Item List click on the Close button.

EEPROM/Configuration Editor

The EEPROM Editor is used to edit the EEPROM settings in the RTU. CAUTION must be taken when using the
EEPROM editor, Changing EEPROM settings can change primary functions such as baud rate used for
communications with Field Manager™.

Note: You must be connected to the unit to perform this task. See the Connect Button for more information.

1. Click the Tools button from the Field Manager™ User interface.
2. Click on the EEPROM/Config Editor Button.

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3. The EEPROM Editor will appear in Basic Mode

4. To Reset EEPROM settings back to Default click on the Reset Unit EEPROM to Default button.
5. A window will pop up asking if you are sure you want to set the EEPROM back to default, click yes if
you want to proceed and click no to escape.

6. Click on the Advanced Mode button to go into EEPROM Editor Advanced Mode.
7. Click the Read from RTU button to read current EEPROM settings. You must do this step before
changing any settings.

8. All EEPROM settings in bold are settings that have been changed from the default value.
9. To load the EEPROM settings from a file click on the Load From File button.
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10. A window will open up, navigate to the EEPROM file you wish to load and click ok.

11. To save the EEPROM settings click on the Save to File button.

12. A window will open, navigate to the directory you wish to save the file to and enter in a file name then
click on the Save button.

13. To close the EEPROM Editor click on the close button at the lower right hand corner of the window or
click on the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the window.

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Glossary

A
Account Number A character label placed in the account field and used for billing purposes.

Address The number associated with the location where a specific piece of data is stored in computer
memory.

AGA American Gas Association. An industry trade organization of utilities and companies involved in the
production and distribution of natural gas.

Alarm A Talon™ state used to alert a user to the fact that a certain measured value has been exceeded; a
certain event has occurred; or an equipment condition has become active.

Analog Value A numeric quantity measured from a continuously variable stream of quantities that may take
on an infinite variety of values.

Annunciation The association of an audible tone or visible display with the performance of an action, arrival
of a state, or activation of an alarm.

Audit Trail Records kept by a computer program indicating the history of data gathered into a database.

B
Bar A unit of pressure approximately equivalent to one atmosphere or 14.7 pounds per square inch.

Baud Rate How many bits per second a modem can send or receive data.

BTU—British Thermal Unit A unit of heat or energy. The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of
a pound of water one Fahrenheit degree.

Buffer A holding area for data to be read or processed at a later time.

C
Calculated Value A value that is not actually measured. It is calculated from measured values using a
predetermined algorithm.

Cathodic Protection A collection of measures taken to protect pipe and other metals from corrosion as areas
of the pipe begin to conduct electricity.

Check Box A small square in a Windows application dialog box that turns an option on or off.

Click The action of pressing and releasing a button on a computer mouse.

Command Button The raised buttons in a Windows application dialog box that cause the labeled action when
clicked.

Corrected Flow The value of flow volume after adjustment.

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D
Data Bit The number of Data Bits to use during serial communications (RS232 Protocol Driver Parameter).

Dead band Two values above and below the actual value, which may trigger an alarm. These values allow the
alarm to retain its current state without cycling on and off because values are creeping outside a small
measurement interval. The permissible interval is the dead band.

Demand Threshold The value for consumption through a metering device above, which a certain action may
be taken.

Device A piece of measurement or control hardware, usually remotely located, that communicates with the
Talon™ system. Devices are often meters, flow correctors, transducers, or recorders.

Device Driver The computer instructions which allow Talon™ to communicate with a specific device.

Device History The set of values recorded by a named device over a specified period of time.

Device Point A single, distinct, measurable unit within a device. A device may be able to take many
simultaneous measurements. Each measurement is a point. Points have values.

Dialog Box An on-screen window whose purpose is to prompt the computer operator to enter information or
select values and parameters associated with a particular portion of a Windows™ application.

Driver A piece of software written for a specific device which allows Talon™ to communicate with the
equipment and issue instructions and/or retrieve data.

Drop Down List An item in a Windows™ dialog box which looks like a text box with a down arrow at the right
edge. When the arrow is clicked a list of choices appears allowing the user to select rather than type values.

Digital Value A value stored in a memory location which was measured at a discrete moment in time and
usually not part of a continuous analog stream of data.

Drag and Drop The process whereby a mouse button is clicked over data or text and held down while the
mouse is moved thereby picking up and dropping data into another location.

Dual Run An RTU set up to record information from two meters.

E
Edit Box A rectangular area in a Windows™ dialog box in which text can be entered and then edited.

Electronic Flow Corrector An electronic device used to adjust the flow of material at a metering station when
the data history and audit trail information are not available.

Electronic Pressure Recorder An electronic device containing pressure transducers used to remotely monitor
the pressure at a given location.

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Event An event is a change of state either in the host or remote computer or the relationship between the
two. Each communication between a computer and a remote station is an event.

Event Log A record of all communications that have taken place between stations involved in the polling
process.

Event Viewer A Talon™ application that displays a list of events in a window sorted by columns for all events
associated with a predefined set of parameters.

F
Flow The amount of material which passes a fixed point in a distribution system and which is often measured
by a meter.

Frame A portion of a Windows dialog box which encloses controls and boxes that have a common function.

G
GIS—Geographical Information System A computer application designed to display information in a format,
which is based on maps and location.

GIS Information The information in a GIS database.

GPS Global Positioning System

H
Handshaking The exchange of signals between two computers to exchange communications protocol
information and ensure that data transmission is proceeding successfully.

History A collection of data values gathered over time, which represent the sequence of values associated
with the same point over a specified period of time.

History Viewer The Talon™ application used to view the sequence of data values associated with a point.

I
Icon A small graphic used to represent a menu command, tool, or a programming construct. Clicking an icon
will often cause the action associated with that icon to be executed.

Insertion Point A blinking vertical line that appears in a text box or edit box when the mouse cursor is moved
there. It marks the point at which the next typed character will be placed.

Interval Timing The polling of a device that takes place after a specified interval of time has elapsed and is
usually repeated after the same amount of time has elapsed.

K
Kilowatt One thousand watts. A watt is a unit of power equivalent to one volt pushing one amp of current.

Kilowatt/Hour The amount of power delivered by one kilowatt delivered for one hour.

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L
Limit A value above or below which a certain action will be taken or condition will be set.

Load Balancing The process of speeding up or slowing down the flow of a substance through a controlled
point in the delivery system so as to spread the demand evenly over a number of delivery points.

M
Macro A named and stored sequence of actions or commands that can be activated with a few keystrokes or
mouse clicks. The user is spared from having to continuously repeat long series of commands.

Master Device A device whose parameters are roughly equivalent to another device. The master device
properties can be used in part to set up other devices that operate in a similar manner.

Master Stations A set of pre-configured devices to be used as templates to help construct a Talon™ system.

Message Box A non-movable, non-sizable window that provides error messages and/or warnings.

Meter A device, which a utility uses to measure certain parameters associated with the delivery of its
products. Gas, liquids, and electricity are the most commonly metered substances.

Millibar A unit of pressure equivalent to one one-thousandth of a bar.

MMS—Manufacturing Message Specification A communications protocol developed by the International

Standards Organization to standardize communications between manufacturing equipment and devices.

Multi-Drop A network setup in which multiple devices communicate to the host via the same connection.

N
Numeric Point A point whose stored values will be numbers and not strings.

O
Odorant A chemical having a distinct odor which is added to natural gas and other odorless gases. It allows
leaks to be more easily detected.

Open System Standards A set of published hardware and software standards designed to allow the
integration of hardware and software and to discourage proprietary systems which make interoperability
difficult.

OSI Open Systems International. An international standard use to transfer information from one computer
to another. It defines seven layers at which decisions are to be made, physical, link, network, transport,
session, presentation, and application layers.

P
Packet Radio A fast, efficient, error free radio system which sends and receives information between a
computer and remote transceiver in discrete bundles called packets through a Terminal Node Controller
(TNC).

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Pager A small wearable electronic device which can be activated by radio signals and display a message or a
phone number to the wearer.

Parameters The individual specification of properties and conditions associated with a Talon™ construct.

PID Control Proportion Integral Differential Control. General technique used to control some processes.

Point An electronic location inside an RTU which has a value associated with the measurement of a quantity
or the state of a predefined condition.

Pointer A type of item within a process that contains the address, i.e., PPSSII (cf.), of another item within the
RTU. Pointers are used to tell a process where to get the values required for the process to function properly.

Point Display A Talon™ display window that contains the information about the points associated with a
measuring device.

Point Shadow Shortcut to the device point.

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) A communications protocol that allows a computer to connect to the Internet
through a dial-in connection retaining most of the benefits of a direct connection. It features error detection,
data compression, and other elements of modern communication protocols.

Point-to-Point Radio A narrow cast radio system usually microwave based and operating at a frequency from
1 to 40 gigahertz that is designed to send a signal between two discrete points. Signals are not widely
broadcast but are narrowly focused.

Poll A poll is a request to retrieve a previously defined set of data values from a particular device using a
specified protocol.

Poll Configuration The process of setting the parameters to be used in conducting a poll.

Poll Data Poll data form the basis (content) of a poll. They describe the data to be retrieved from the
measurement device, as well as the data management of the information retrieved. Poll data may be single
device points, or device histories.

Pop-up Menu A list of items which when clicked pops up in a small window overlaid atop the main
application. It allows a user to choose additional items or submenu items from a list in the window.

Port A device for connecting a computer to one of its components, such as a printer or a modem. It is also a
location associated with the communication between devices.

PPSSII An acronym for the address of a particular item within an RTU. PP is the process number; SS the
section number; and II the item number.

Process A collection of data items within an RTU dedicated to a specific task. Processes are configured in the
form of a list. The RTU will execute the processes in the order that they are configured, in order to perform the
required tasks. Processes are linked together within the RTU to give the RTU its particular functionality.
Examples of processes are analog, input, AGA-7, calculation, and history storage.
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Protocol A standard way of regulating the transmission of data between computers. In Talon™ a protocol is a
list of commands that determine how one device will communicate with another.

Protocol Driver A software program which enacts a protocol.

Pull Down Menu A list of commands or options that can be drawn down like a window shade from a menu
item in an application window that lists additional sub choices associated with that item.

Pulse A peak in the signal level that is detected and counted by metering equipment.

Pulse Accumulator/Transmitter An electronic device which provides instant access to remote flow data.

R
Radio Button A Windows dialog box item which when chosen excludes all other choices, much like the preset
mechanical buttons on old car radios.

Recursive A definition or process which is self-referencing or circular in its definition or operation.

Roll Time The RTU’s point of reference for the beginning of each day. For example, if a utility uses 10 AM as
the start of each delivery day, the roll time within the RTU needs to be set to 10 AM.

RS-232 An Electronic Industries Association standard for serial communications between devices usually
involving the serial ports of a computer or peripheral device.

RS-422 An Electronic Industries Association standard designed to supplant RS-232 because it supports higher
data rates and has greater immunity to electrical interference.

RTU Remote Terminal Unit. An industrial computer used for data acquisition and control.

S
SCADA—Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition A method by which data can be retrieved from the field
and stored for later analysis. Control decisions can also be made by a SCADA system.

Scheduler A server which is used for storing and controlling scheduling information.

Scroll Bar A vertical or horizontal bar positioned along the right edge or bottom of an applications window
when more information is present than can be displayed. The bar is used to sequentially scroll through the
window using the mouse.

Section Within the RTU processes, the items are grouped into blocks of items based upon function. The
groups of items are called sections.

Server A computer that distributes data and resources to users (clients) on a network.

Site ID A number between 1 and 65535 used to identify a field device. It must be a unique identifier for each
station and is the access code to communicate with the device. This item is stored in the field device.

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SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. A protocol that allows a computer to connect to the Internet through a
dial-in connection yet still retaining most of the benefits of a direct connection.

Software Calibration The ability to adjust and calibrate delivery and metering equipment under software
control.

Spinner An applications control consisting of two arrows which can be used under mouse control to
increment or decrement the value stored in the associated field in a Talon™ dialog box.

SQL Structured Query Language. A language which has evolved into a standard mechanism for retrieving and
organizing information stored in a database.

Station Number A character label placed in the account field and used for billing purposes.

String A sequence of characters, usually alphanumeric, which may contain numerals and punctuation. It is
usually treated in a non-numeric way by the application program.

T
Table The database construct used to organize various subsets of data into a list which shares a common
attribute with the other data in the list.

Tab The labeled area of a form which contains the actual dialog boxes. The tabs resemble the index tabs
usually seen on binders and card files.

Task An action to be taken as part of a poll.

TCP/IP—Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol A set of communication protocols, developed by the

United States Department of Defense, which allows dissimilar computers to share information over a network.

Transducer A device for converting one quantity into another quantity. Some examples are pressure into an
electrical signal, an electrical signal into sound, or light into an electrical signal.

Text Box The area in a dialog box where textual information may be entered or displayed.

Tool Bar A part of the GUI (Graphic User Interface) that gives the quick access to commonly used functions.

TOU Time of Use. The amount of time a certain substance has been flowing through a meter and is being
consumed by the customer.

Trend A tendency which exhibits itself when historical data is analyzed or displayed in graphical form.

U
User Interface The Windows application and Graphical User Interface (GUI) by which the user interacts with
the Talon™ system.

V
Value The numeric quantity or alphanumeric string associated with a point, label, or variable.

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Viewer A Talon™ application designed to display information, such as alarms, events, etc., in an easily
readable form.

Virtual Keypad A Computer simulated keyboard.

Volume Correction The ability to adjust the volume of substance being metered and delivered through a
utility’s supply lines.

W
WAN—Wide Area Network A set of widely separated computers connected together. The Internet is an
example of a Wide Area Network.

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Quick How To

This section provides quick information on performing the different tasks in Field Manager™.

How to connect to a RTU

Click Connect>select connection type and baud rate>OK

How to disconnect from a RTU

Click Disconnect

How to view Communications Eavesdrop Display window

Hold down Ctrl + E

How to update a master configuration in Field Manager™

Click Tools>Import Stations>follow instructions in wizard

How to delete sites from Field Manager™

Click Tools>Edit Station List>select station>Remove

How to change the site ID of a station in Field Manager™

Click Connect>Tools>Change Site ID>enter the new site ID>click OK

How to set the date and time in the RTU

Click Connect>Tools>Set Remote Time>select how to synchronize the computer time>Set RTU Time

How to calibrate a transmitter/transducer

Click Connect>Calibrate>enter user name>click OK and follow instruction in wizard

How to view the calibration log

Click Tools>View Calibration Log>select the log file to view

How to collect Histories or perform a download

Click Connect>Collect History

How to view alarms

Click Connect>Alarms

How to configure a RTU

Click Connect>View/Config

How to generate reports for a station

Click Connect>Reports>choose report>enter start time>enter stop tine>Get Report
Click Disconnect>Reports>select remote unit>choose report>enter start time>enter stop tine>Get
Report

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How to generate quick charts for a station
Click Connect>Quick Charts>select chart type
Click Disconnect>Quick Charts>select Remote unit>select chart type

How to edit labels and functions keys for an RTU

Click Connect>Edit Labels/FKeys

How to receive the RTU database

Click Connect>Tools>Receive Remote dBase

How to send profile data for a transmitter/transducer

Click Connect>Tools>Send Profile Data>follow instructions in wizard

How to edit a station name

Click Connect>Tools>Edit Station Name/Ph#>enter the new station name>click OK
Click Disconnect>Tools>Edit Station Name/Ph#>select remote unit>enter the new station name>click
OK

How to import stations into Field Manager™

Click Disconnect>Tools>Import Station(s)>follow instructions in wizard

How to export stations from Field Manager™

Click Disconnect>Tools>Import Station(s)>follow instructions in wizard

How to edit the RTU Voice Call List

Click Connect>Tools>Edit RTU Voice Call List

How to multi copy files (Edit Form, quick charts etc.)

Click Disconnect>Tools>Multi-Copy Config Files>follow instructions in wizard

How to start the EEPROM/Config Editor

Click Connect>Tools>EEPROM/Config Editor

How to start the Virtual Keypad

Click Connect>Tools>Virtual Keypad

How to send a new database to the RTU

Click Disconnect>Tools>Send Remote dBase

How to reset the Audit Trail in the RTU

Click Connect>Tools>Reset Audit Rail/Events

How to view the Audit Trail information for a station

Click Connect>Tools>Audit Trail/Event Viewer>select the start date and end date>OK

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