User Manual for the AZ-101 Data Acquisition System (AZ-101 DAS)
User manual for the AZ-101 Data Acquisition System (AZ-101 DAS), which monitors and collects key parameters during mixing of radioactive waste stored in tank 241-AZ-101, using a PLC/PC-based HMI with screens for pump status, strain, temperature profiles, Micon data, and alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the AZ-101 DAS?
It provides monitoring and data acquisition of key parameters in the mixing of radioactive waste stored in tank 241-AZ-101. Process control is outside the scope of the system.
What are the six main screens of the AZ-101 DAS?
The display is divided into six main screens: OVERVIEW, PUMP STATUS, STRAIN, TEMP PROFILES, MICON DATA, and ALARMS, each with several sub-screens.
How do I start up the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC?
If the HMI PC is powered off, turn on the power switch, which automatically starts the AZ-101 DAS application and displays the start-up screen, 'OVERVIEW'.
What should I do if the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC locks up?
If the PC is locked up (the digital clock does not update seconds), press Ctrl-Alt-Delete simultaneously, select the Windows NT option to Shut Down, then select Shutdown and Restart and click OK. You must have proper authorization from the System Cognizant Engineer or, off-hours, the Shift Manager on duty before restarting.
How can I tell if I am using the actual DAS or the CD-ROM trainer/simulator?
The screens in the CD-ROM trainer are identical to the actual DAS except that they display the word 'Simulator'.
What do the function keys do in the AZ-101 DAS?
Function keys provide screen navigation and commands, such as F1/Home for Overview, F2 for Strain information, F3 for Temp Profiles, F4 for Micon Data/Pump, F7 for Alarms, F8 for Hardware Alarm, F9 for Alarm Summary, F10 for Login, F12 for Information, and ACK to acknowledge all active alarms on the current screen.
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Approved For Public Release A-6400-073.1 (10197) USER MANUAL FOR THE AZ-101 DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (AZ-101 DAS) Fluor Federal Services (FFS) (CCAD SI Team) z/ro/ov Chlcker - FFS Project Manager - F f S / i RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 User Manual Overview ............................................................................................... 1 1.3 AZ-101 DAS Hardware and Software ...................................................................... 3 1.5 Acronyms and Definitions .......................................................................................... 3 2.0 AZ-101 DAS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 4 2.1 Starting Up the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC .................................................................... 4 2.1.1 Power On the HMI PC ................................................................................ 4 2.1.2 Restart the HMI PC ..................................................................................... 4 1.2 AZ-101 DAS System Overview .................................................................................. 1 1.4 Security ....................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Navigating Screens and General Commands .......................................................... 5 2.2.1 Windows Look and Feel .............................................................................. 5 2.2.2 Folder Tabs and Icons ................................................................................. 6 2.3 Maintaining User Names and Passwords ................................................................. 8 2.4.1 Login ............................................................................................................. 9 2.5 Viewing Data ............................................................................................................. 10 2.5.1 Overview ..................................................................................................... 10 2.5.2 Pump Status ................................................................................................ 11 2.5.3 Strain ........................................................................................................... 12 2.5.4 Temp Profile ............................................................................................... 13 2.5.5 Micon Data ................................................................................................. 15 2.6 Alarms ....................................................................................................................... 16 2.6.1 Alarm Icons ................................................................................................ 17 2.6.2 Acknowledging Alarms ............................................................................. 17 2.7 Trending Data ........................................................................................................... 19 2.7.1 Single Point Trend ..................................................................................... 19 2.7.2 Excel Trend Sets ......................................................................................... 21 2.8 Shutting Down .......................................................................................................... 22 2.2.3 Data Point Display ....................................................................................... 7 2.4 Loginhogoff ............................................................................................................... 9 2.4.2 Log Out ......................................................................................................... 9 ii RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 User Manual Overview The purpose of this document is to describe use of the AZ-101 Data Acquisition System (AZ-101 DAS). The AZ-101 DAS is provided to fidfill the requirements for data collection and monitoring as defined in Letters of Instruction (LOI) from Numatec Hanford Corporation (NHC) to Fluor Federal Services (FFS). For a complete description of the system, including design, please refer to the AZ-101 DAS System Description document, RPP-5572. 1.2 A Z l O l DAS System Overview The primary function of the AZ-101 DAS is to provide monitoring and data acquisition of key parameters in the mixing of radioactive waste stored in tank 24 1-AZ-1 0 1. The AZ- 101 DAS display is divided into six main (M) screens and several sub-screens (S), as outlined below: M OVERVIEW M PUMPSTATUS M STRAIN M TEMP PROFILES S S S S S S S M MICONDATA M ALARMS Tank AZ-101 Airlift Circulator Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Insulation Concrete Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Sludge (Drywell) Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Tank Foundation Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Tank Dome Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Tank Wall Temperatures Tank AZ-101 Profile Trees Temperatures Process control is outside of the scope of the AZ-101 DAS system. 1 RPP-5529 Revision 0 l~ I I I I I I I I I I I I 7 I I I I I I I I I I I =d I Z $ 7 I C W . . User Manual for A Z l O l Data Acquisition System With this DAS architecture, future modifications can be made to allow any PC on HLAN running the same HMI software to view live process data and alarms at any location within the Hanford site, as authorized. 1.4 Security The AZ-101 DAS shall be installed on authorized user machines only. Access control is the responsibility of the system administrator and appropriate users. Several levels of access control are available, and are assigned to each system user by the system administrator prior to system use. These levels are described in Section 2.3. 1.5 Acronyms and Definitions ALARA - As Low As Reasonably Achievable Child Screen A type of AZ-101 DAS screen accessible only from a parent screen. Data Box DAS DCS HMI Icon Parent Screen PLC PC Provides a data values & alarm annunciation on parent and child screens. - Data Acquisition System-Based on a PLCPC architecture to collect field data and provide a full user interface or HMI to display, manipulate, save and print data. - Distributed Control System-A control system package combining PLC and HMI functionality, with multiple autonomous controllers and interfaces. - Human Machine Interface-Provides a PC-based graphical operator interface. Graphical symbol representing an HMI function that will be performed. One of five top level screens in the AZ-101 DAS accessible by selecting a folder tab. Programmable Logic Controller - Personal Computer 3 RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for A Z l O l Data Acquisition System 2.0 AZ-101 DAS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This user manual will provide instructions for performing the following AZ-101 DAS functions: + Starting Up the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC (Section 2.1) + Navigating Screens and General Commands (Section 2.2) + Maintaining User Names and Passwords (Section 2.3) + LoginlLogoff (Section 2.4) + Viewing Data (Section 2.5) + Alarms (Section 2.6) + Trending Data (Section 2.7) + Shutting Down (Section 2.8) 2.1 Starting Up the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC There are two scenarios for starting the AZ-101 DAS application. Otherwise the properly installed, powered-on AZ-101 DAS is ready for use. 2.1.1 Power On the HMI PC If the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC is powered o f f , then the power switch of the HMI PC needs to be turned on. This will automatically start the AZ-101 DAS application resulting in the display of the start-up screen, “OVERVIEW”shown in Figure 2. Note thar the screens shown indicate “Simulator”. This would indicate you are running the CD-ROM trainer, which has identical screens to the actual DAS, exceptfor this word. 2.1.2 Restart the HMI PC You MUST have proper authorization toperform the reboot of the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC. Contact the System Cognizant Engineer for authorization, or contact the Shifr Manager on duty off-hours. If the AZ-101 DAS HMI PC is locked up (digital clock does not update seconds) then press the Ctrl-Alt-Delete buttons on the keyboard at the same time. A Windows NT Security box appears. Select the Windows NT option to Shut Down, then select Shutdown and Restart and click OK. This will automatically restart the AZ-101 DAS application, resulting in the display of the start- up screen, “OVERVIEW”shown in Figure 2. There are also PLC “heartbeats” that flash to indicate communication with systems. If steady, communication has ceased. 4 RPP- 5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System FIGURE 2 2.2 Navigating Screens and General Commands 2.2.1 Windows Look and Feel The AZ-101 DAS is designed to be operated with a standard Windows look and feel. That is, the operating system is Windows NT, a pointer (e.g., mouse) is used to navigate, and clicking the mouse buttons on icons are used to initiate pre-defined functions. Where necessary to save files, a standard Windows dialog box is used. 5 RPP -5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZlOl Data Acquisition System Function key buttons may also be used, in combination w i t h the mouse. AZ-101 DAS function key button commands are as found in Table 1. Key FI or Home F2 F3 F4 FS F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F12 Name Description Overview status Strain information screen. Temp Profiles Micon Data Displays the RPP DAS PROCESS OVERVIEW screen. Displays the Mixer Pumps STATUS screen. Displays the Tank 24 t-AZ-101 thermocouple tree stresdslrain Pump Displays the Tank 241-AZ-101 Temperature Profile screens. Displays the Tank 241-AZ-101 HVAC Screen. Alarms Displays the ALARMS screens. Hardware Alarm Alarm Summary Displays the Hardware Alarm Screen. Displays the Alarm Summary Screen. Login Displays the Login Screen. Information Displays the Information Screen. ACK Acknowledges all active alarms on the current screen 2.2.2 Folder Tabs and Icons The AZ-101 DAS is setup with several screens organized w i t h folder tabs. These folder tabs are organized horizontally. Associated screens (e.g., OVERVIEW, PUMP STATUS, etc.) are referred to as the parent screens. Sub-screens entered from a parent screen are referred to as a child screen. Refer to Figure 2. 6 RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System In addition to the folder tabs are a horizontal line of icons in the top-right hand corner (see Figure 3): From Left to Right: Alarm Clock w/Slash-Out Icon-appears if any alarms are disabled Question Mark Icon--toggles display of tool tips (limited help text) for screen buttons and symbols Alarm Clock Icon--switches to the ‘‘ALARMS‘‘folder tab. Exclamation Point in a Diamond Icon--displays the Hardware Alarms screen (i.e., communication failures). Scroll of Paper --displays the Alarm Summary screen. Multiple Layers of Paper--displays Page Select window, which allows user to select a screen without using folder tabs or icons. Two Layers of Paper with Horizontal Arrow--displays previous screen. Arrow--left to go to previous parent screen, right to go to next parent screen. For more information on Alarm Icons, see section Acknowledging Alarms. 2.2.3 Data Point Display Data points on each screen are displayed on a plain white background box (data box) with engineering units displayed adjacently. If an alarm is present the color background of the box changes to either yellow or red, and flashing or steady according to acknowledgment status. Some groups of data, depending on the screen displayed, are available via a button. 7 RPP-5529 R e v i s i o n 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.3 Maintaining User Names and Passwords The AZ-101 DAS system has five levels of user security as outlined in Table 2, which also lists the user groups and their access to different types of functions. A user may not quit the DAS or start other programs unless hidher access group is permitted to do so. The AZ-101 DAS program is started on reboot. The “Create User” and “Edit User” buttons from the “OVERVIEW screen allow authorized personnel to create and edit user profiles. Level 1 2 3 4 5 Table 2--User Groups and Accessible Functions User Group Not Loeeed In Operator S h i f t Supervisor Remote Manager Node System Engineer Accessible Functions Monitor data and alarms onlv. Monitor all data and alarms, acknowledge alarms, view alarm setpoints, change trend configurations. All Operator functions plus enable/disable alarms, change alarm setpoints with concurrence of cognizant engineer. Monitor Data and Alarms All S h i f t Supervisor functions plus the ability to make software changes in the PLC and HMI PC add users and edit user security levels. Note: Use of the term System Engineer refers to a DAS security access level only, not to job titles or other functions. a RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.4 LoginLogoff The AZ-101 DAS user, per Table 2, needs to LogidLogoff only to perform the additional tasks allowed to their user group. To receive a login user name and password contact the system administrator (typically the cognizant engineer or appointee). 2.4.1 Login To Login, select the "Login" button, which is available on any Parent Screen (bottom left), and the Login Form is then displayed (Figure below). To complete login, enter user name and password. If either is incorrect the form continues to be displayed until correct or canceled. Once a user is logged in, the Current User is displayed at the bottom of the screen, in the middle. To cancel, select "Cancel". FIGURE 4 2.4.2 Log Out To log out, no confirmation is needed. Select the "Logout" button, which is available on any Parent Screen (bottom right). No other action is required. Once a user is logged out, the Current User display shows that "No one is logged in". 9 RPP -5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2 . 5 Viewing Data Users have several options for viewing data. The following parent screens provide process related point data: "OVERVIEW (Figure 2) "PUMP STATUS" (Figure 5 ) "STRAIN" (Figure 6) "TEMP PROFILES" (Figure 7) "MICON DATA" (Figure 8) "ALARMS" (Figure 9) Each parent screen has a "Print" button that allows the screen to be printed. The "Set Alarms" button allows available alarm information to be modified by authorized personnel. Select this button, position cursor over the value of the tag you wish to modify. A yellow box with the value you type will display and if you press enter, this value is accepted. 2 . 5 . 1 Overview This screen (Figure 2) shows the tank in the mixing process. If the process is active the pump process is animated. The primary data available are: 9 Mixer Pump Activation k Mixer Pump Speed (RPM) 9 Pump Nozzle Angle 9 Strain Gauge Measurement 9 Stator Winding Temperature When the mouse cursor is positioned and clicked on the "Mixer l", "Mixer 2", "Riser 15E", or "Riser 15F" the associated Parent Screen is displayed. 10 RPP-5529 Revision 0 User hl:inu:il for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.5.2 Pump Status This screen (Figure 5 ) shows Mixer Pumps M1 and M2 status. The primary data available are: P Water Pressure P Upper and Lower Vibration 9 Pump Run Time (total and current) 2. Nozzle Orientation P Temp Upper and Lower Bearings 9 Mixer Voltage 9 Mixer Current 2 . Mixer Speed 9 Mixer Frequency 9 Bearing Water Filter Differential Pressure FIGURE 5 1 1 RPP-5529 R e v i s i o n 0 ~ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System To reset the Total Time display, press the “RESET” button. A display will ask if you are sure. Click “Okay” to reset, or “Cancel”. This action resets the counter, or if the pump is not running, blanks the display. The Session Time display will reset everytime the pump is stopped. 2.5.3 Strain This screen (Figure 6 ) displays the strain gauge data. The gauge monitors the response to forces exerted on the temperature profile trees inserted into the tank through risers 15E and 15F. The primary data available are: k Strain Gauge Measurements k Mixer Pump Nozzle Orientation 9 Strain Gauge Excitation Voltage 9 Temperature at Junction Box FIGURE 6 12 RPP-5529 Revision 0 Uscr Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.5.4 Temp Profile Selecting the "TEMP PROFILES" tab displays tank temperature data as shown in Figure 7. Selecting the following buttons to display the selected temperature data: D Airlift Circulator D Insulation Concrete D Sludge (Drywell) 9 Tank Foundation 9 TankDome D Tank Wall > Profile Trees FIGURE 7 13 RPP-5529 R e v i s i o n 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System Each individual temperature element, when selected with the mouse, will display a trending chart of its associated data. These charts function the same as described in section 2.7.1 Single Point Trend. The average of selected temperature data is shown in the upper right hand comer of Figure 7. If a user is a member of the S h i f t Supervisor, Remote Manager Node or System Engineer user groups, then each individual temperature indication is shown as a green or blue colored bar. If the bar is blue then the temperature for that point is included in the average--if it is green it is not included. Only S h i f t Supervisor or System Engineer users can change the averaging. NOTE: Multiple trending windows may be opened at one time, but is limited to a maximum of three. 14 RPP-5529 Revision 0 ~ ~ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.5.5 Micon Data This screen displays ventilation process data for TK AZ-101. Primary data available as shown in Figure 8 are: 9 Ventilation Temperature 9 Heater Differential Pressure Heater 9 Tank Pressure 9 Radiation Level 9 Filter Differential Pressure 9 StackFlow FIGURE 8 15 RPP-5529 Revision 0 ~ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.6 Alarms This screen, shown in Figure 9, displays several alarm conditions depending on the alarm icon chosen from the vertical alarm icons menu at the right. You can also use the “Enable/Disable” button to individually, or globally enable and disable alarms. Select this button, and choose a tag name from the scroll list and choose the “Enable” or “Disable” button depending on the current status of that tag. To view status use the “View All, “View Active” and “View Disabled” buttons. To close, select the “Close Button”. FIGURE 9 16 RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System ALARM LEVEL High-High High Low 2.6.1 Alarm Icons The alarm icons are available fiom any parent screen to expedite user response to alarms. When an icon is selected the associated screen is displayed as described below: COLOR RED RED RED P Alarm Clock Icon--displays the same Systems Alarm screen which is any active alarm. , P Exclamation Point in a Diamond Icon-displays the Hardware Alarm screen. P Scroll of Paper-displays the Alarm Summary Screen for up to the last 1000 events. P Alarm Clock w/Slash Icon--If animated, disabled alarms are present for viewing (alarms may only be enablegdisabled by user with Supervisor privileges and above). The vertical icons described below appear only on the actual alarm screens (center righo: P Alarm Clock with Check Mark--acknowledges all alarms displayed on page. P Scrolled Paper with Up Arrow--scrolls up through alarms. P Scrolled Paper with Down Arrow--scrolls down through alarms. Low-Low 2.6.2 Acknowledging Alarms Alarms give a visual indication via 1) changing color, 2) flashing, and 3) sounding a clanging echo through the HMI PC speaker system. Alarms are color coded as indicated in Table 3. RED NOTE - The speakers used with the AZ-101 DAS are equipped with a volume control. Alarms may be silenced momentarily to discuss alarm response actions, but they should be restored to an audible level immediately afterwards. 1 RPP-5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System Acknowledging alarms, by going to the "ALARMS" screen and clicking on the active alarm clears the alarm sound. However if the data value is still out of range the color of the data box remains per the table above. If the alarm clears without being acknowledged, the alarm text will display as solid yellow. When acknowledged, an alarm's text will clear fiom the alarm screen, unless the alarm condition still exists, in which case the alarm text is shown as solid red. For multiple alarms, select the "ACKNOWLEDGE ALL" button (Alarm Clock w/Checkmark Vertical Icon) to acknowledge all alarms that are displayed in the list. New unacknowledged alarms are automatically added to this list to be displayed to the user. 18 RPP-5529 Revision 0 ~~ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System 2.7 Trending Data Data can be trended in two ways: a single data point display, and a multiple data point trend exported to an Excel spreadsheet. 2.7.1 Single Point Trend A trend for a single data point is available, on all parent screens except “Alarms”. Position the mouse cursor on a data point’s numeric display area and a white outline box will appear around this display area if the trend is available. Then left click the mouse and the result is as shown in Figure 10. FIGURE 10 19 RPP-5529 Revision 0 __ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System Functions and control of this trend box are as follows: + Horizontal window position: Click the arrow buttons at the bottom right of the screen to scroll the plot backward in time and view more historical data. Click the rightmost arrow (pictured below) to view the current data. + Cursor Position: Use the arrow buttons in top center of screen to adjust the position of the cursor. (If cursor is not visible, click on the black area of the trend plot, or drag the cursor out from the right hand edge of the plot.) You may adjust the trending chart by using the group o f icons shown below: Set Trend Time-Span: This adjusts the amount of data displayed between the left and right edges of the plot. Click the blue calculator icon (top left) which will display a number notepad. Enter a value in HH:MM:SS format by using either the keyboard or the mouse and click OK. The sample period is automatically readjusted. Set End Time: Select a time from which you want the trend to “look back”. Click the blue calculator icon (top right), which will display a number notepad, and enter time. Enter values in HH:MM:SS, 24 hour format. Set Trend Time-Base: This determines the trend display resolution, or the amount of time for each ”dot” on the graph. Click the blue calculator icon (bottom left), which will display a number notepad, and enter a value in HH:MM:SS format by using either the keyboard or the mouse, and click OK. The plot span is automatically readjusted. Set End Date: Select a date from which you want the trend to “look back”. Click the blue calculator icon (bottom right), which will display a number notepad, and enter date values. Enter values in HH:MM:SS format. 20 RPP - 5529 Revision 0 User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System + Scale (vertical): Adjust the maximum and minimum scale values by placing ’ the mouse pointer over the current minimum or maximum value and selecting. This will display a number keypad to allow the scale to be changed. NOTE: The middle (50%) scale value is automatically readjusted when the scale is changed To Exit--Click on the “Exit Door” icon. 2.7.2 Excel Trend Sets Operator level users and above can export all Citect data point trends to local Comma Separated Value (CSV) files for use with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for data graphing and trending from Excel. These files are stored in the C: drive under the subdirectory “C:\W151\ ...” (there are several options for data trends). A typical Excel spreadsheet is shown in Figure 11. The use of Excel to perform these functions is outside the scope of this document. Consult your Excel user’s manual. To perform this function, from the “OVERVIEW”screen select the “Update All Trend Files” button on the far right-hand side of this screen. One week per update file of data is available, and the number of update files is only limited by the system hard disk capacity. This update should be performed consistently, once a week to ensure optimal performance. The function will back-up previous data, and reset the current data trends and start logging new data. NOTE: If you lose power while performing this function, the “Update All Trend Files” button will show as “grayed out” and therefore unavailable. Press CNTL-T in this case to enable the button and the function. 21 RPP-5529 Revision 0 ~~ User Manual for AZ-101 Data Acquisition System FIGURE 11 2.8 Shutting Down To shut down the AZ-I01 DAS software (does not shut down the PC), a user must be an Operator or above user group. Press the “Esc” key and click “Yes” if you are sure, or “No” to return. The PC shall then shut down the AZ-101 DAS HMI and return to native Windows NT. No other action is required. To restart the application, cycle the power on the HMI PC. 22 RPP-5529 Revision 0