ch16 - Software Traco Users Manual
ch16 - Software Traco Users Manual
Signal Processor
Software Transient Recorder
(Users Manual)
Revision: 1.0
Date : November 12, 1999
Pages : 7
SIEMENS SWTS
Siemens Westinghouse Technical Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 3
2 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 3
1 Introduction
The SIP Software Transient Recorders (TRACOs) are mainly used to aid the Signal Processor (SIP)
developer in solving problems in the field. The TRACOs store signal waveforms from the SIP in a fault
situation, which can be sent electronically via email to the SIP developer for analysis. Triggering the
TRACOs are generally controlled by the Central Processor, but they can also be manually controlled
via the SIP itself. The 16 signals to be stored are specified by the SIP programmer, but can be modi-
fied by changing the address of the signal to be written to a SW TRACO channel. The triggering, re-
cording, and erasing of the Software TRACO are discussed in this document along with instructions
on how to generate *.PRN files for analysis.
The reader should be familiar with the SiBAS G and the SiBAS 32 monitor program.
Note: Henceforth, SIP Software TRACO will be referred to as TRACO. The reader should be aware
that there are differences between Hardware and Software TRACOs. This manual is only for the Soft-
ware TRACOs.
2 Requirements
• SiBAS Monitor program
• SWTRACO program (optional)
• MathCAD and analysis file (optional)
1-4 Trigger signals -- The user has the options to designate a trigger signal, enable the trigger
signal, and invert the trigger signal.
5-6 Trigger block signals -- Useless. Not recommended
s Status-Display Traco -- Displays the status of the trigger and block signals
r Read out Traco -- writes the data stored in memory to the screen
e Exit -- Exit the Software Traco Menu Screen
The TRACOs have four possible trigger conditions. The trigger conditions are generally function block
OUTPUTs from within the SW. It is also possible to trigger the TRACOs via INPUTS but for most ap-
plications it is generally best to use outputs. The trigger conditions must be function block connector
names (TEST.OUT), as opposed to signal names ($MVBOK).
At this point it is possible to add another trigger condition. To do so, complete the above steps
again for the next signal.
After all trigger signals have been designated and enabled, the program may be exited by typing
“e” t the main menu.