DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSE Configuration Suite PC Software

Installation & Operation Manual

Document Number: 057-151

Author: David O’Connor

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 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd.

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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.deepseaelectronics.com

DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

© Deep Sea Electronics Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including
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Applications for the copyright holder’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication
must be addressed to Deep Sea Electronics Ltd. at the address above.

The DSE logo and the names DSEGenset®, DSEATS®, DSEPower® and DSEControl® are UK
registered trademarks of Deep Sea Electronics Ltd.

Any reference to trademarked product names used within this publication is owned by their respective
companies.

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents of this document without prior
notice.

Amendments Since Last Publication

Amd. No. Comments

1 Initial release
Major update and add Configuration Suite, E050, Development engine files. Added
2
Curve and Unit Manager and removed SCADA Alarms/Event Log Language

Typeface: The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care must be taken not to mistake the upper-case letter I with the numeral 1. The numeral
1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION ............................................................................................ 5
1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................................... 6
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 7
2.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 7
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 8
TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................... 12
2.1.3.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS .................................................................. 12
2.1.3.2 WINDOWS 7 AND EARLIER OPERATING SYSTEMS .......................................... 12
2.1.3.3 APPLE MAC (OSX), APPLE DEVICE (IOS) AND ANDROID ................................. 12
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 13
2.3 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 13
KNOWN ISSUES............................................................................................................. 14
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 16
3 USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE PC SOFTWARE ......................... 18
3.1 OPENING PAGE .................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 GENERAL CONTROLS ......................................................................................................... 21
USER CONTROLS ......................................................................................................... 21
4 MENUS AND TOOLBAR ................................................................................... 23
4.1 TOOLBAR .............................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 FILE MENU ............................................................................................................................ 25
4.3 TOOLS MENU ........................................................................................................................ 26
UPDATE FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................... 29
4.3.1.1 DIRECT USB CONNECTION .................................................................................. 29
4.3.1.2 CONNECTION VIA DSE813 .................................................................................... 32
ACCESS PERMISSIONS ................................................................................................ 34
4.3.2.1 FILE MENU .............................................................................................................. 35
4.3.2.2 EDIT MENU.............................................................................................................. 36
DSE8XXX SERIES PC EVENT LOG .............................................................................. 36
ADDRESS BOOK ............................................................................................................ 37
4.3.4.1 CREATING A NEW ENTRY..................................................................................... 37
4.3.4.2 USING AN ENTRY ................................................................................................... 38
CURVE AND UNIT MANAGER ....................................................................................... 39
4.3.5.1 UNIT EDITOR .......................................................................................................... 39
4.3.5.2 CURVE EDITOR ...................................................................................................... 41
LANGUAGE EDITOR ...................................................................................................... 42
4.3.6.1 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 42
4.3.6.2 EDITING THE STRINGS ......................................................................................... 43
4.3.6.3 UPDATING THE MODULE LANGUAGE ................................................................. 43
DSE8XXX DATA LOG VIEWER ..................................................................................... 44
BATCH CONVERT TO... ................................................................................................. 46
4.4 HELP MENU ........................................................................................................................... 48

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1 INTRODUCTION
This document details the use of the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software with the DSEGenset®,
DSEATS®, DSEPower® and DSEControl® ranges of products.

The manual forms part of the product and should be kept for the entire life of the product. If the
product is passed or supplied to another party, ensure that this document is passed to them for
reference purposes.

This is not a controlled document. DSE do not automatically inform on updates. Any future updates of
this document are included on the DSE website at www.deepseaelectronics.com

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows the compatible DSE module to be connected to a
PC via USB A to USB B cable (USB printer cable) with the addition of the intermediate DSE813,
DSE815 or P-CAN interface for appropriate modules. Once connected, the DSE Configuration Suite
PC Software is designed to allow competent, qualified personnel to make adjustments to a modules
firmware and configuration to meet the required specification, save the subsequent information and
view required values to aid diagnosis.

The information contained in this manual must be read in conjunction with the information contained
in the appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and
how they are used. Separate manuals cover the operation of the individual module and its ancillaries,
refer to section 1.3 entitled Bibliography for further information.

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1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION

Clarification of notation used within this publication.

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness.

NOTE:

Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, could

CAUTION! result in damage or destruction of equipment.

Indicates a procedure or practice, which could result in injury to

WARNING! personnel or loss of life if not followed correctly.

1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term Description
Configuration Suite A File used in the Configuration Suite PC Software that includes the
Backup File configuration.
Configuration Suite A File used in the Configuration Suite PC Software that includes the
Flash File firmware File, configuration File (optional), and language File (optional).
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator module.
PLC Programmable Logic Control.

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1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to, and is referred by the following DSE publications which are obtained from
the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting DSE technical support:
[email protected].

MANUALS
Product manuals are obtained from the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting
DSE technical support: [email protected].

DSE Part Description

057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

TRAINING GUIDES
Training guides are provided as ‘hand-out’ sheets on specific subjects during training sessions and
contain specific information regarding that subject.

DSE Part Description

056-069 Firmware Update
056-075 Adding Language Files
056-097 USB Earth Loops and Isolation
057-312 Configuration Suite Software Manual
056-123 Simulation Injection Testing
056-023 Adding Development Engine Files

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: As the Configuration Suite PC software for Windows™ is a 32- or 64-bit application
requiring Microsoft .net 4.5.2 Framework, it will not operate on versions of Windows 8.1 or
earlier.

NOTE: Microsoft .Net 4.5.2 Framework can be obtained from Microsoft’s website.
Alternatively, by downloading it the from the DSE web site www.deepseaelectronics.com.

NOTE: Exit all other programs before installing the software. It is recommended that any
earlier releases of the software be uninstalled prior to installing this version.

NOTE: Please register online at www.deepseaelectronics.com Once registered you will be

able to download updates to the software to ensure that you always have access to the latest
features.

Description Specification
Operating System Windows 10, Windows 8.1 with Microsoft™ .Net 4.5.2 Framework
Monitor 17 inch recommended (1024 X 768 resolution)
USB required to configure the module. DSE815 or DSE813 for appropriate
Communications
modules. P-CAN interface required to configure the E050 module.

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: An account for www.deepseaelectronics.com is required to download the DSE

Configuration Suite Software. The login details are also required during the installation
process.

The DSE Configuration Suite Software installer is found on the DSE website:
www.deepseaelectronics.com

Once downloaded run the .exe installer software by right clicking the icon and Run as administrator.

The Setup Wizard then guides the user through the installation procedure.

1.

Click Next to begin.

2a.

Click the chosen setup type from the 3 options. Click Next to continue.

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2b.

Check the boxes of the features you wish to install. Click Next to continue.
(this step is applicable to the Custom installation option only)

3.

Click Install.

4.

Wait for the process to complete.

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Choose to install P8xx drivers or not.

6.

After clicking your required option a loading bar appears..

7.

Enter your DSE website login details when prompted and click OK..

8.

Check the boxes of the modules/options you wish to insall and click Update.

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9.

Loading bar indicates progress of installation.

10.

Click OK to complete the process

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TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

It is very rare that problems are encountered when installing the system, however if problems do
arise, use the following checklist to troubleshoot your software installation

2.1.3.1 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

32 bit and 64-bit versions

• Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this
results in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some
parts of the Configuration Suite Software.
• When installing the software, instead of clicking the icon with the left mouse button, click on
the installation icon with the right mouse button, then select Run as Administrator.
• Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .Net 4.5.2 Framework redistributable (for x86)
installed and is fully up to date. This is available from Microsoft’s website.
• Ensure any installed firewall and anti-virus software does not affect the installation process.

2.1.3.2 WINDOWS 7 AND EARLIER OPERATING SYSTEMS

• Configuration Suite PC Software does not support the Windows 7 or earlier operating
systems. It is recommended that the system is operated under Windows 10, Windows 8.1
with Microsoft™ .Net 4.5.2 Framework.

2.1.3.3 APPLE MAC (OSX), APPLE DEVICE (IOS) AND ANDROID

• Configuration Suite PC Software requires a Windows Personal Computer (PC) running the full
version of Windows 10, Windows 8.1 with Microsoft™ .Net® 4.5.2 Framework.

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2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure the Configuration Suite Software is installed on the PC as described above.
The installation of the PC software also installs the DSE Controller USB and DSE813 Driver
automatically.
Connect the USB cable to the PC as shown below and to the module. Connection details for the
DSE813, DSE815 and P-CAN can be found in the products software manual.

Windows detects the module when power is applied to it.

You are now ready to configure or monitor the module using the Configuration Suite Software.

2.3 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION

Occasionally USB devices are disabled by the Windows operating system, the following procedure
will re-enable the device in these instances.

• Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller from the USB port. Wait a moment, then
reconnect and try again. If you still encounter problems then:
• Try another USB cable. If you do not have one, it’s the same type of cable as usually used
between a PC and a USB printer (Type A to Type B). If you still encounter problems, then:
• Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller. Shutdown, then restart the PC. Reconnect
the interface, and then try again. If you continue to experience problems, then:
• Check the USB port with another device (for instance a mouse, printer, or digital camera).

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KNOWN ISSUES

Other known issues have been with USB drivers failing where some users have encountered a
warning.

In this instance it is advised to try the following:

• Right Click -> Run As administrator on the following file - C:\Program Files (x86)\Deep Sea
Electronics plc\DSE Configuration Suite\Update_v1_v2\Driver Updater.exe
• Go to c:\program files (x86)\Common files\DSE USB Driver (12.1) then right-click
'InstallDriver.bat' and choose 'Run as Administrator'

If this does not work, then the following scenarios may exist.

• Files have not been copied to the customers “Windows” folder during installation

• Anti-virus software may be inhibiting the installation process. Disabling the anti-virus software
and re-running “InstallDriver.bat” as an administrator may solve the issue

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• Accessing Device Manager in Windows may reveal issues with drivers

o Right click, Properties.

o Update Driver… or Install Driver…
o Browser for driver software on your computer.
o Browse to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\DSE USB Driver (12.1)”
o Ensure Include Subfolders is checked and continue with the installation

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If for any reason assistance is required, then contact DSE technical support:
[email protected].

The following information is useful in diagnosing installation issues

• A copy of the file under “c:\windows\inf\setupapi.dev.log”

• A copy of the Event Viewer log

o Under Windows Start Menu, search for Event Viewer and open the application
o Select Windows Logs -> Application (This might take a while to load):

Select Application

o Select Filter Current Log under Actions

Select Filter Current

Log under Actions

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o Change the Logged drop-down box to Last 24 hours

Select Last 24
hours.

Click OK

o Click OK
o Select Save Filtered Log File As under Action again, to save out the log file

Click Save
Filtered Log File
As …

o Send the log file back to DSE technical support:

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3 USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE PC SOFTWARE

When the installation is complete the DSE configuration suite PC Software is launched by double
clicking the shortcut.

1.

When launching the software, the splash screen is displayed.

2.

When an update is available the splash screen is replaced by the option to begin the update
process. If Update Now is selected, then Configuration Suite must be closed to continue the
update process. When Ignore is clicked the update must be carried out manually and when
Remind me later is clicked the option is redisplayed on the next launch.

3.

After clicking Update Now the Select Updates option appears giving the option to update
only the installed module families, all modules or custom. Custom update opens the
selection list where the required modules are selected. Update is then clicked.

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4.

Loading bar indicates progress of installation

5.

Pop-up window indicates successful update. Click OK to finish.

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3.1 OPENING PAGE

When no updates are available and when available updates are complete, the initial start-up screen is
displayed. To prevent the initial start-up screen from being disabled check the Hide this screen at
start-up box.

The screen prompts the user to select between the three main uses for the software:

• Creating a new configuration. Select the module type under Create new configuration.
• Editing a previously saved configuration. Select the configuration file either from the Open
recent configuration area or by clicking Open a configuration file and browsing to the file.
• Reading the configuration of a connected module. Click Read configuration from a module.
The file is read from a currently connected controller and is available for editing in the
Configuration Suite.

Alternatively, this screen is disregarded and the main DSE Configuration Suite PC Software program
in the background is used to read. In this instance the start-up screen disappears.

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3.2 GENERAL CONTROLS

Overview

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software dialog boxes provide the user with a way to type text,
choose options, and initiate actions. Controls in other windows provide a variety of services, such as
letting the user choose commands and view and edit text. This section describes the controls
provided by the DSE Configuration Suite and how to manipulate them.
The diagram below shows the general controls of the main configuration screen.

Check Box Drop Down Group Box

Menu

Page

Chapter Slider

Spin Box

USER CONTROLS

Slider

The Slider Control allows the user to change a value using a mouse or arrows found on a standard
keyboard.
The slider is highlighted in green in its inactive state and will change to orange (active state) once
selected by a mouse pointer.

Inactive state Active state

During the active state, the slider can be moved with the mouse pointer and the left and right
keyboard arrows.

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Spin Box

The Spin box displays the current value of the setting in the group box.

Adjustment Arrows Text Input

for mouse and
keyboard adjustment

Clicking the mouse over the Spin box will change its colour to orange putting it in an active state.

Inactive state Active state

During the active state text can be entered using the keyboard, changed using the mouse pointer or
the up and down arrows on the keyboard.

Check box

Used to select a parameter

Drop down menu

Used to select an action

In some instances,
text can be entered
using the keyboard
in certain drop-down
menus.

Used to select a source

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4 MENUS AND TOOLBAR

The menu and toolbar are located at the top of the screen:

4.1 TOOLBAR
The toolbar contains the most used commands from the menus and is a fast way of accessing these
commands. Not all options are applicable to all DSE controllers.

Create a new configuration file

Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device
Save the current file. Previously existing files are saved back to the
location they were opened. When saving a new file, the user is
prompted to enter a filename.
Print the currently open configuration file
Write the currently open configuration settings to the module
Read the configuration from the connected module for viewing / editing
Select the communication method. The choices present are dependent
upon your PC’s configuration. Any modem connections added to the
address book are also selected here.

USB To connect via USB directly to the controller, select USB:

If there are more than one controller connected via USB, select which
module you wish to communicate with:

PCAN-USB Adaptor To connect via PCAN-USB Adapter.

The PCAN-USB adapter enables simple connection to CAN networks.

Modem To connect via Modem, select your modem connection from the list:

Then click Modem Settings box to enter the number to dial.

Alternatively, you can select an entry in the address book.

Dial the number currently entered into the

Dial Module Phone Number setting.
Hang-up Close the phone connection.
The Configuration Suite goes into Answer
Answer mode Mode awaiting a connection from a remote
module.

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TCP/IP connection To connect via Ethernet, select TCP/IP connection:

Then click TCP/IP Settings in the toolbar.

You must consult your network
administrator for help in selecting these
settings.
They must match the settings of the
controller you wish to communicate
with.

RS485 / RS232 To connect to a module via RS232 or RS485, select your comport from
the list:

Then click Serial Settings to configure the RS485 Port:

Enable 485 : Enable or Disable the
RS485 port connection in the PC.

86x Support : Enables a longer

communication time-out

Slave ID: The ModBus slave ID you

wish to communicate with.

Baud Rate: The baud rate you wish

to connect at.
Allows the user to create an Address Book of connections. For a
complete description see section 4.3.4 entitled Address Book.
Allows the user to log all the events from any module connected to the
PC via SCADA. For a complete description see the section 4.3.3
entitled Event Log.
Allows the user to access the Curve and Unit Manager editor.
Allows the user to mute any alarms that have been received by
telephone modem from a suitably configured controller.
Select how voltages are displayed voltages are displayed in
Configuration Suite.

PhPh
PhN
Select how temperature is displayed from the list in Configuration
Suite.

°C
°F
Select how pressure is displayed from the list in Configuration Suite.

Bar
kPa
PSI
Shows a list of connected devices.

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4.2 FILE MENU

Create a new configuration file. You are prompted to
select what kind of module you want to create the
configuration for.
The settings of the new configuration file match the
factory settings for the chosen module type.
You can only select to create a configuration file for
the ‘latest’ version of controller. If you want to create
a configuration for an earlier version of controller, you
can use Convert to... to make your configuration
suitable for the earlier controller or use Tools |
Update firmware to update the earlier module to the
latest version.
Open a recently used file.
Open an existing file from disk or flash memory
device.
Close the currently open file.
Save the currently open file to the location it was
loaded from previously. If this is a new file, you are
prompted to enter a filename.
Save the currently open file, under a new name. You
will be prompted to enter a filename.
Allows the user to save files from within a control
module for use in other modules (DSE Assistant
Tool) or to assist with config analysis.
Send the currently open configuration settings to the
controller.
Read the settings out of the connected controller for
viewing / editing.
Read the settings from the connected controller and
convert to the currently selected configuration type.
Read the settings from a module’s configuration file
on disk or flash memory device and convert to the
currently selected configuration type.
Allows the user to import files saved from a control
module or DSE Assistant Tool to assist with config
analysis.
Convert the currently loaded configuration file to suit
another module type or another module version.
Print the currently open configuration file.
Select printer type and printer settings.
Exit the software. If the currently open file has
changed since it was last saved, you will be prompted
to save it.

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4.3 TOOLS MENU

Options Opens the Options screen containing customisation options for the DSE Configuration
Suite.
File/folder Browse to
location change file/folder
location

Select a
sound file for
the audible
alarm.

Check Press ok to
for save
updates changes

Logo Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the configuration.
insert
This allows the user to create Logo Inserts for certain DSE modules to customise the
controller to suit the generator manufacturer.
Print this
Load an logo insert
image card
into the
logo
insert
program

Text Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the configuration.
Insert
This allows the user to create Text Inserts for the configurable LEDs on the certain DSE
modules.
Reset font
Change
and colour
font
changes

Print this
Change insert card
background
colour

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Update Firmware Allows the user to update the firmware (internal software) of the
DSE controller. For a complete description see the section 4.3.1
entitled “Update Firmware” in this document.
Access Permissions See the section headed “Access Permissions” after this table.
Annunciator Insert Card Only available when currently viewing the DSE2548 configurations
in the Expansion | 2548 Annunciator Modules section of the
configuration.

This allows the user to create Text Inserts for the DSE2548
Expansion Annunciator modules

Change Reset font

background and colour
colour changes

Print this
insert card
Load an image Change
into the logo font
insert program

Alarm This menu will appear when set up in the Options section if a
sound file, Enable Sounds checkbox and the SCADA pages have
been selected. Allows the user to mute or stop any alarms that
have been received by telephone modem from a suitably
configured controller.

Event Log Allows the user to log all the events from any module connected to
the PC via SCADA. For a complete description see the section
4.3.3 entitled 8xxx Series Pc Event Log in this document.

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Address Book Allows the user to create an Address Book of connections. For a
complete description see the section4.3.4 entitled “Address Book”
in this document.
Curve and Unit Manager Allows the management (editing or deleting) of custom sensor
curves. See section entitled Curve and Unit Manager.
Language Editor Allows the editing of the text displayed by the module. For a
complete description see the section 4.3.5 entitled “Language
Editor”.
Data Log Viewer Allows the user to view previously logged data from a DSE module.
For a complete description see the section 4.3.7 entitled “DSE 8xxx
Data Log Viewer”.
Simulation Injection Testing For a detailed explanation please refer to DSE Publication: 056-
123 Simulation Injection Testing.
Batch Convert To... Allows the user to update a large quantity of configuration files to
the latest version. For a complete description see the section 4.3.8
entitled “Batch Convert To...”.
Export GUI to Images Allows the export of GUI’s from the Configuration and SCADA
section.
Backup Module Allows the user to backup up the connected modules configuration
file and SCADA settings.
Restore Module Allows the user to restore a previous configuration file and SCADA
settings to the connected module.
Create Configuration Suite Allows the user to create a flash file from a selected Firmware
Flash File Update file (*.dfu) with the option of a Configuration (*.dse) file and
Language file (*.lang).
Add Development Engine(s) For a detailed explanation please refer to DSE Publication: 056-
023 Adding Development Engine Files.
Manage Development Allows the user to delete the engine file once the test has been
Engine(s) completed. Please refer to DSE Publication: 056-023 Adding
Development Engine Files.
Language Allows the user to select their preferred language.

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UPDATE FIRMWARE

Selecting Update Firmware initiates the update wizard:

Click the exit button if you

don’t want to update your
module.

Hint : Stopping the update

process once it begins could leave
the module inoperable! If this
occurs, simply run the update
wizard again and let it complete
correctly.

Click next to continue.

Select the device type

Click next to continue.

4.3.1.1 DIRECT USB CONNECTION

Ensure the module’s supply

and USB cable are removed,
and then click next to continue.

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Click to select the firmware

update file.

Then click next to

continue.

Ensure the USB cable is connected before

the module’s power supply. It will be
automatically detected and the update
process will begin.

If the file you attempt to send to

the module is not compatible
with the currently connected
module, the update cannot
continue.
In this example an attempt was
made to send a DSE8660
firmware file to a DSE8610
module!

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The update is now in progress and

will take under one minute.

During this phase:

• DO NOT DISCONNECT THE

USB CONNECTION

• DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR

PC

• DO NOT REMOVE POWER

FROM THE CONTROLLER

The update is now complete.

The module will automatically

restart with the updated firmware
(internal software program).

It is now safe to disconnect the

USB lead and power down the
module or your PC.

Click OK to continue.

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4.3.1.2 CONNECTION VIA DSE813

Select the COM Port of the
DSE813 uses.

Hint : You can find the COM Port number

out from Windows Device Manager | Ports
(COM & LPT)

Then click next to

continue.

Click to select the firmware

update file.

Then click next to

begin the firmware
upgrade.

If the wrong COM port has been

selected, or the DSE813 in not
connected properly the update will not
begin.

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The update is now in progress and

will take around three minutes to
complete.

During this phase:

• DO NOT DISCONNECT THE

DSE813 INTERFACE

• DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR

PC

The update is now complete.

It is now safe to disconnect the

DSE813 interface from the module
and your PC.

Click OK to continue.

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ACCESS PERMISSIONS

Access permissions is an advanced Administration option to allow OEMS to setup the Configuration
Suite software to limit access for certain users.
For instance, the generator OEM can install the software on the End User’s PC and then setup
multiple usernames to limit the customers’ access to only those functions that the OEM requires for
the end user.
An example of this is to give only SCADA access to a user requiring monitoring, or to give access to
read and write configuration files, but not to edit a configuration file.

Create a new user type

Select Edit, then New to

create a new user
List of users
allocated
permissions

List of users with access

permissions.
Right-Click on any user to
reveal context menu

Grant
permission
by selecting
tick box.

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4.3.2.1 FILE MENU

Import users Allows the user to import Exported permission files (.xpf) into config
suite.

Export users Allows the user to export Exported permission files (.xpf) from config
suite.

Export a
single user
Remove
all users
Export all
users

Remove a
single user

Click OK to Click to
export Cancel

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4.3.2.2 EDIT MENU

New Create a new user file. You are prompted to select a

name for the user which appears in the User column.
If no name is entered, then the software defaults to
New User.

A new user can also be created by Right-Clicking on

any existing user to reveal the context menu.
Duplicate Duplicate the permissions from the current user.
Delete Allows deletion of the selected user.
Rename Allows renaming of the selected user.
Allows the password to be changed for the user.

Change Password

DSE8XXX SERIES PC EVENT LOG

The PC event log is provided to maintain a log of alarms of DSE8XXX controllers that have been
connected to the SCADA section of the software.
This event log is intended to maintain a log of alarms from modules that have ‘dialled’ in when the
station is unattended.

Clear and Export PC Event Events taken from

create a new Log as either a DSE8XXX modules
PC Event Log PDF or Excel and stored on the
spreadsheet PC

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ADDRESS BOOK

The Address Book (Tools | Address Book) is included to allow the user to create and store address
entries to make connection to a defined module with ease. An obvious use for this facility is to allow
the user to create and store address entries for modules which are connected with modems to make
communication without entering the information into the software multiple times.

4.3.4.1 CREATING A NEW ENTRY

To create a new Address Book

entry, click on the “Address Book”
icon or go to (Tools | Address
Book).

The user can choose to create a new

Address Book entry, open an existing Click the column
one for editing or delete an old one. headings to sort them
into order.

Available
communication
ports

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Adding a Connection

Select the port to communicate with

module.

Enter the address details, if an

identical name is used multiple
times, a number will be
automatically added after each
entry.

Enter the modules PIN number if

configured to allow access. If the
module does not have a PIN
number configured, leave as
shown.

To save the address

entry, press the Ok
button.

4.3.4.2 USING AN ENTRY

The new entry can now be

selected by double clicking with
the left mouse button or using the
‘Connect via’ drop down menu on
the Main Toolbar.

If the user has multiple

Address Book entries,
the last 5 used will be
shown in the ‘Connect
via’ drop down menu.

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CURVE AND UNIT MANAGER

While the DSE Configuration Suite holds sensor specifications for the most commonly used resistive
sensors, occasionally it is required that the module be connected to a sensor not listed by the DSE
Configuration Suite. To aid this process, a sensor curve editor is provided.

Select tab to edit a

Curve or Unit.

In this instance
a curve called
Test has been
selected for
editing.

Edit a selected file Delete selected file Current configuration Close the
file being converted. editor

4.3.5.1 UNIT EDITOR

In this instance a
unit called
Pounds per
Square Inch has
been selected for
editing.

Add a Edit a selected file Delete selected file Current configuration Close the
unit. file being converted. editor

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Adding a Unit

Enter a description
of the Unit.

Enter the unit’s

suffix.

Enter the multiplier

for the range.

Enter the
minimum and
maximum ranges
for the unit.

Add the Unit. Cancel adding

the Unit.

Import/Export Curves & Units

In this instance a
Test has been
selected and can
be exported
using the Export
Selected button.

Import a Curve or Import Legacy Export a selected Curve or

Unit Database file Curves or Unit Unit to a Curve Unit
(*.cudb) Database file (*.cudb)

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4.3.5.2 CURVE EDITOR

Click to change
the Y axis value
between imperial
and metric units. Double click
the left mouse
button to add
a point or right
click on a
Click and drag point to
the points on the remove it.
graphs to change
the settings

The red highlighted

Use the mouse to select the graph
area indicates
point, then enter the value in the box
over/under
or click up/down to change the value
measurable range.

Click Interpolate Click to change Click SAVE AS, a prompt to Click SAVE to
then select two the range of the name the curve… accept the
points as X and Y Axes of changes or
prompted to the graph and CANCEL to
draw a straight the level of ignore and
line between open circuit lose the
them. detection changes.

Click OK to save the curve.

Hint: Deleting,renaming
or editing custom sensor Any saved curves
curves that have been become selectable in the
added is performed in Input Type selection list.
the main menu, select
Tools | Curve Manager.

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LANGUAGE EDITOR

The Language editor (Tools | Language Editor) is included to allow the user to tailor the text for some
DSE controllers to suit their own requirements. An obvious use for this facility is to allow the user to
change the entire module text to another language. Other uses include changing some wording to
better reflect the customer’s application. For instance, “Shutdown” can be renamed to “Critical Alarm”
and “Warning” can be changed to “Prompt Alarm”.

4.3.6.1 GETTING STARTED

To start a new translation, go to the File menu. The user can choose
to create a new module translation or SCADA/event log translation
(Module alarm strings) or open an existing one for editing.

Give the new text file a name, for instance the name of the
language you are translating it to.

The text strings are grouped together to make finding a

particular string easier.

A summary shows how many strings do not have text

entered, and if any are incorrect (are too long to display on
the module screen) these will be shown as ‘errors’.

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4.3.6.2 EDITING THE STRINGS

Click the + symbol to open up

that section and view/modify the
text strings. Click – to close this
Click the column headings to sort
group
the strings into alphabetical order

A ‘tick’ shows that the text Enter the new text into The Mimic column shows how it
fits onto the display. the Translation column. will appear on the module
A ‘cross’ means the text is display. Take care that the text
too long for the display. fits correctly in the green box.
You may need to abbreviate
your translation if it does not fit
into the space allowed.

4.3.6.3 UPDATING THE MODULE LANGUAGE

When you’re ready to test your new text file in the connected module, ‘send’ it using
the button provided.
Remember you must select this new language file in the module’s display
configuration editor. You can also upload language files to the module using the
SCADA | LANGUAGES section of the Configuration Suite Software.

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DSE8XXX DATA LOG VIEWER

The Data Log Viewer (Tools | Data Log Viewer) is included to allow the user to view saved data which
has been logged by a DSE module. An obvious use for this facility is to allow the user to gather
information for fault diagnostic or creating a report.

To view the logged data, press the ‘Read from Controller’ icon if the data is being
logged to the modules internal memory. If the data is being logged to an external
memory device, plug the external device into your computer and press the ‘Open Icon’
and locate the data.

Navigation
sliders

Zoom
slider

Data segment being An example of Download progress Data segments

downloaded from the logged data from per segment from downloaded
module the module the module from the module

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Click the + symbol to open up the data.

Click the – symbol to close to minimise the
data

Click to hide the data on the

graph. When the data is hidden
the text will be in italics.

Click the + symbol to increase the

resolution in the Y axis
Click the – symbol to decrease the
resolution in the Y axis

Once the data has downloaded from the module, save the file with
an appropriate name, e.g. the name of the site the generator is
based, to a folder on your computer you know the location of.

Data which has been logged by the

module and is currently downloading

Data which has been logged by the

module and waiting to be downloaded

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BATCH CONVERT TO...

The Batch Convert To... (Tools | Batch Convert To...) is included to allow the user to convert a large
batch of pre-existing module configuration files to the latest version with ease.

Select the type of

configuration file to
convert the pre-existing
files to.

Add single configuration Add multiple configuration files

file to be converted. contained within a folder.

Configuration files
waiting to be Add filename suffix to the new Click Start to begin
converted. converted configuration files the conversion
process.

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A ‘tick’ shows that the configuration

file has been converted.
A ‘cross’ shows that the
configuration file has not been
converted.

Current configuration file

being converted.

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4.4 HELP MENU

If an internet connection is available, the software will check for any

Check for Updates
updates to download.
Shows the version number of the configuration suite.
About
Allows the user to enter Feature Unlock Code.

Enter Feature Unlock

Code

This allows the user to create a file that can be used by DSE Technical
support to help diagnose problems.

Create Support File

Manuals A complete list of DSE software and operator manuals.

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