DSE SCADA PC Software Manual

DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSE SCADA
PC Software Manual

Document Number: 057-339

Author: Ian Roberts

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DSE SCADA PC Software Manual

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Amendments Since Last Publication

Amd. DSE SCADA Comments Date

No. Suite software
Version No
1 1.0 Initial release 18/10/2022

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 .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION ............................................................................................ 6
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................................................... 6
1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 MANUALS ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................... 8
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 9
2.1 SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................. 9
3 SERVER SETUP................................................................................................ 13
3.1 ONBOARDING SCREEN (DSE SCADA SETUP) ................................................................. 13
3.2 LOGIN SCREEN .................................................................................................................... 14
4 DSE SCADA OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 16
4.1 ADDING A MODULES TO THE ADDRESS BOOK .............................................................. 16
4.2 CREATING A NEW PROJECT .............................................................................................. 16
4.3 CREATING A SIMPLE SYSTEM LEVEL DIAGRAM (SLD) ................................................. 17
4.3.1 PLACING A WIDGET ON THE CANVAS ....................................................................... 17
4.4 SELECT OR DESIGN A LAYOUT ......................................................................................... 20
4.4.1.1 SELECT A LAYOUT ................................................................................................ 20
4.4.1.2 DESIGN A LAYOUT ................................................................................................. 21
4.4.1.3 VIEW LAYOUT ......................................................................................................... 23
5 USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................ 24
5.1 MAIN VIEW MODE................................................................................................................. 24
5.2.1 COMMISSIONING SCREEN (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................... 26
5.3 MAIN EDITOR MODE ............................................................................................................ 28
5.3.1 MAIN EDITOR SHORTCUT KEYS ................................................................................. 30
5.3.2 CANVAS .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.2.1 USING THE CANVAS .............................................................................................. 30
5.3.2.2 ENDLESS WORLD .................................................................................................. 32
5.3.2.3 FIXED CANVAS SIZE .............................................................................................. 34
5.3.2.4 SWITCHING PAGES ............................................................................................... 35
5.4 TOOLBARS ............................................................................................................................ 36
5.4.1 TOP TOOLBAR ............................................................................................................... 36
5.4.2 BOTTOM TOOLBAR ....................................................................................................... 44
6 USING THE MAIN EDITOR MODE ................................................................... 46
6.1 SOLUTION EXPLORER ........................................................................................................ 46
6.1.1 SOLUTION EXPLORER SHORTCUT KEYS .................................................................. 46
6.1.2 DEFAULT SYSTEM PROJECT ...................................................................................... 47
6.1.2.1 DEFAULT SYSTEM FOLDER ................................................................................. 47
6.1.3 SOLUTION EXPLORER CONTEXT MENU ................................................................... 48
6.1.4 ADD A PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 50
6.1.5 CREATING A USER SUB LAYOUT................................................................................ 51
6.1.6 LINKING USERS TO PROJECTS .................................................................................. 54
6.1.7 NEW VARIANT................................................................................................................ 54
7 WIDGET PROPERTIES ..................................................................................... 56
7.1.1.1 FONT SIZE............................................................................................................... 56
7.1.1.2 INSTRUMENT FILTER ............................................................................................ 57
7.1.1.3 LAYOUT SELECTOR .............................................................................................. 58
7.1.1.4 BACKGROUND COLOUR ....................................................................................... 58
7.1.1.5 PROJECT PROPERTIES ........................................................................................ 59
7.2 SEARCH TOOLBOX .............................................................................................................. 60

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7.3 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 60

7.3.1 OVERVIEW WIDGET PROPERTIES ............................................................................. 62
7.4 CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................ 63
7.5 NAVIGATION ......................................................................................................................... 65
7.6 DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................ 67
7.7 SHAPES AND PRIMITIVES ................................................................................................... 74
7.8 WRITE .................................................................................................................................... 77
8 APPENDIX ......................................................................................................... 81
8.1 .WEBSITE REGISTRATION .................................................................................................. 81
8.2 OBTAINING A LICENCE KEY ............................................................................................... 83
8.3 HARDWARE .......................................................................................................................... 85
8.3.1 CLIENT/SERVER ASPECT OF THE SOFTWARE ......................................................... 85
8.3.2 SERVER MODES............................................................................................................ 85
8.3.3 FIREWALL CONFIGURATION FOR INTERNET ACCESS ........................................... 86
8.3.4 CONNECTION TO BASIC ETHERNET .......................................................................... 87
8.3.5 CONNECTION TO COMPANY INFASTRUCTURE ETHERNET ................................... 88

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 Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION
This manual covers the operation of the DSE SCADA software for DSEG86xx series modules.
Separate manuals cover the DSE modules supported by the software.

The DSE SCADA software allows the DSEG86xx series of modules to be connected to a PC via
Ethernet for remote monitoring and control.

The DSE SCADA software should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to the
operation of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted.
Access to the settings in the controller, may be barred by a security code set by the generator
provider.
The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained
in the appropriate module documentation.

For further information regarding modules (See section 1.2 entitled Bibliography in this document).

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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.

1.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term Description
ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. A technology for transmitting digital
information over standard telephone lines.
AMSC Advanced Multi-Set Communication
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN International Standard Bibliographic Description
LAN Local Area Network
NAPT Network Address and Port Translation
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. A programmable digital device used to
create logic for a specific purpose.
RTD An RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) is a sensor whose resistance
changes as its temperature changes. The resistance increases as the
temperature of the sensor increases.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A system that operates with
coded signals over communication channels to provide control and
monitoring of remote equipment
SLD System Level Diagram
TCP TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a standard that defines how to
establish and maintain a network conversation via which application
programs can exchange data.
WAN Wide Area Network

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1.2 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].

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

DSE Part Description

057-004 Electronic Engines and DSE Wiring Guide
Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 1
057-045
(Usage of DSE Load Share Controllers in synchronisation / load sharing systems.)
057-046 Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 2 (Governor & AVR Interfacing)
057-047 Load Share System Design and Commissioning Guide
057-082 DSE2130 Input Expansion Operator Manual
057-083 DSE2157 Output Expansion Operator Manual
057-084 DSE2548 Annunciator Expansion Operator Manual
057-085 DSE9xxx Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-139 DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Manual
057-140 DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Expansion Manual
057-141 DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Manual
057-151 DSE SCADA software PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
057-175 PLC Programming Guide For DSE Controllers
057-176 DSE9460 & DSE9461 Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-312 DSEAssistant PC Software Manual
057-314 Advanced PLC Software Manual
057-323 DSEG8600 Operator Manual
057-325 DSEG8660 Operator Manual
057-327 DSEG8680 Operator Manual
057-350 DSEG0123 AMSC Operator Manual
N/A DSE GenComm (Modbus protocol for DSE controllers)

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1.2.2 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS

The following third-party documents are also referred to:

Reference Description
IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device
ISBN 1-55937-879-4 Function Numbers and Contact Designations. Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Inc
ISBN 0-7506-1147-2 Diesel generator handbook. L.L.J. Mahon
ISBN 0-9625949-3-8 On-Site Power Generation. EGSA Education Committee.

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 SOFTWARE
An account for www.deepseaelectronics.com is required to download the DSE SCADA Software.
Once the software has been downloaded, run the .exe installer.

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

1. Click Next to begin.

2. Click the chosen setup type from the 3 options.

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• Typical-Installs the most common features. Recommended by most users

• Custom- This allows the user to choose which program feature will be installed and where
they will be installed. Recommended for advanced users.

DSE Scada-The core application.

Server (service)- The primary advantage of running the Server as a service is that you can
have it start before a user log in and it will continuously run in the background. Multiple
applications can communicate with the same service if required.

Service (application)-Runs as a normal application

• Complete-All program features will be installed.

Once a feature has been selected, Click Next to continue.

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3. Click Install.

4. During the installation process the Onboarding Screen (DSE Scada

Setup) will appear (See section 3.1).Fill out the server details to
complete the installation.

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5. Click Finish to complete the process

NOTE: During installation a Machine Key is written to the registry to identify the current
software installation. This key is important if the user wishes to restore a database to a
different server (e.g., in the case of recovery) and to get the license for commissioning, so it is
important that it is backed up securely. Without the Machine Key even DSE CANNOT recover
the contents of a backup. See the Server/Licencing in section 5.4.1 for further details about
viewing the Machine Key.

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3 SERVER SETUP
3.1 ONBOARDING SCREEN (DSE SCADA SETUP)
The user is presented with the Onboarding Screen the first time the software is run.
A server must be enabled to continue setup.

Parameter Description
Enable built in server  = Built-in server database disabled. This is a server on the
client’s computer.
 = Enables the built-in server database
Enable standalone server  = Disables the standalone server. This is a server on a separate
computer (dedicated server).
 = Enables the standalone server if available (greyed out)
Save Settings Saves the server settings and exits to Login Screen.
Cancel Cancel exits the software.

NOTE: When viewing the same SLD it is advised that a sever is used on a single machine
with a client so that other clients can have access to it.

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Once a server has been selected the user can enter login details on the following screen.

Parameter Description
Admin Password Enter a password to be used for the built-in administrator account
that has full access to all settings and control.
Initial User Username Enter the username for a non-administrator user that can be used
to view, but not edit or alter, modules and layouts
Initial User Password Enter the password for a non-administrator user that can be used
to view, but not edit or alter, modules and layouts
Save Settings Saves the server settings and exits to Login Screen.
Cancel Cancel exits the software.

3.2 LOGIN SCREEN

The Login Screen is the first screen that is visible once the DSE Scada Setup has been completed.
It comprises of several fields that the user must populate to login to the software.

Edit Stored
Connections

The name of the server. [Local]

(Built-in) or standalone. Don’t type
in ‘[Local]’ if you want the local PC.
Leave the box blank, and DSE
Scada shows it as [Local] greyed
out.

The password to match

the specified user.

Enter Username. Admin (for Administrator)

or the Initial User Username used in the
Setup screen.
Click to Auto Touch Screen
Login Keyboard
Click to Login

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Parameter Description
Stored Connection Select the Edit Stored Connections button to pick from list or the
green menu button on the top right. The client can be used to
connect to several different DSE Scada servers if required using
this list of connections.

List of stored
connections

Server: The IP address of the server. [Local] is used if the server is

on the same machine as the client.
Username: The user to be logged in. Either the build-in ‘Admin’
username, or the non-administrator username specified during
initial setup, or any other user added later in the configuration
options.
Password: The password to match the specified user.
Add: Click on Add to add the new connection
Edit: Edit an existing connection
Delete: Delete an existing connection
Back: Select back to return to Login Screen
Server The IP address of the server
Username The Username entered at registration
Password The Standard User Admin Password
Remember Password Select to remember the password
Auto Login  = Auto Login is disabled.
 = Auto Login is enabled

The System Settings screen can be accessed at any time to make any changes to the system by
clicking on the User settings icon in the top right corner of the screen. See section 5.4.1 entitled Top
toolbar for further information.

Click to reveal
System settings.

NOTE: If Initial User username is selected for Login then the user will only have access to
the Main View Mode.

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4 DSE SCADA OVERVIEW

There are a few initial steps that are required before creating a System Level Diagram. The Scada
software requires a few details about the modules (names, IP addresses etc) so that it can
communicate and retrieve data.

4.1 ADDING A MODULES TO THE ADDRESS BOOK

All modules must be registered in the Address Book to communicate with the Scada software, so that
they can be selected from the Widget Editor during creation of a System Level Diagram (SLD).
The Address Book stores all IP addresses of each module connected to SCADA as well as the Port
number and PIN number of each module.

Name: Name” is a name of choice to identify the

module. It does not need to match anything in the
module itself.
IP Address: IP address of module found on
Ethernet page
Port: Modbus port number
PIN: Module Pin (if enabled)
Add: Add another module to the address book
Save: Save all addresses
Cancel

A new project can be created once all modules have been added to the Address Book.

4.2 CREATING A NEW PROJECT

To create a new project, move the mouse over to the Solution Explorer. A Default project is already
created automatically as a starting point.
Right-click to reveal the context menu, click New Project and enter a project name.

Once a project has been created the next step is to create the SLD.

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4.3 CREATING A SIMPLE SYSTEM LEVEL DIAGRAM (SLD)

An SLD is an overview of a system which is easily reproduced using the Scada software.
DSE Scada has a collection of tools which allows the user to easily create an SLD diagram and
communicate with various modules.

4.3.1 PLACING A WIDGET ON THE CANVAS

1. As soon as the software is run the user is presented with the Main View Mode screen.
Access the Main Editor Mode by left clicking on the pencil icon on the bottom
of the screen.

2. The Main Editor mode screen appears once the pencil icon has been clicked.

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3. Use the left mouse button to click and drag an Overview widget onto the screen.

4. Once a widget has been placed on the canvas a Module (from the Address Book) can be
selected from the Widget Editor to be associated with the widget. A layout can then be linked
to the widget using the Open Layout (see section 6.1.5) property. This property allows the
opening of system layouts and user-defined layouts to be displayed.

Select Module

Select Layout

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5. More Overview widgets can be added to complete the System Level Diagram and also their
corresponding modules they are linked to along with layouts.

6. Once the diagram is complete, save it using the save button.

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4.4 SELECT OR DESIGN A LAYOUT

The overview widgets on the main page, when double-clicked, will open a sub-layout to display deep-
dive information about that module. By default, they use the ‘Master’ layout. This can be overridden,
and another specific layout can be chosen on a widget-by-widget basis, by selecting the overview
widget and setting the ‘open layout’ property. See section 6.1.5 for further details on Creating a User
Sub Layout.

4.4.1.1 SELECT A LAYOUT

1. Click Open Layout.

Click to select
layout

2. Select the layout from the list

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4.4.1.2 DESIGN A LAYOUT

1. Right-clicking on the project name will bring up a context menu where a new layout can be
created.

Click New
Layout.

2. Use the left mouse button to click and drag widgets onto the screen.

1. Design a layout on the page.

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3. Once the layout is created then save the diagram

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4.4.1.3 VIEW LAYOUT

Once a layout has been linked to an Overview widget it can be displayed by double clicking on the
Overview widget in the Main View mode.

Double right-click to
view layout

Linked Layout is
displayed

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5 USER INTERFACE
The User Interface consists of a Main View Mode and a Main Editor Mode explained further along in
this section.
Typically, a top level ‘SLD’ diagram is constructed with all the users’ modules. The user then can click
on an active one to retrieve pages of information about that specific module. Everything is editable
(Main Editor Screen) so the user can have whatever they want on any page, and pages can be linked
to each other and embedded within each other.
The canvas area can be a fixed size (area a set size) or can be configured as an endless world to
allow larger SLDs to be created.

5.1 MAIN VIEW MODE

The Main View Mode is the first screen that the user confronts and is main interaction area between
the module and the SCADA PC software. Depending on how each project and layouts are configured
will depend on what is displayed on the main screen. There are many variations possible, and it is up
to the user to display their requirements. Most users will only ever use the Main View Mode to see the
status and interact with any modules.

Top Toolbar. Time, Keyboard,

Main User Login.
controls for
panning,
Canvas zoom and
Area selection.

Bottom Toolbar.
Main controls for
printing, editing. Print Edit

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Example

An example layout is shown with many variations possible to suit project requirements.

Clicking on a
generator summary
allows access to all
the Scada data.

Overview
widgets can be
connected
together

NOTE: The Touchscreen is only available in the Main View Mode. The Main View Mode is
available to both Administrators and Initial Users.

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5.2.1 COMMISSIONING SCREEN (OPTIONAL)

The commissioning screen is available by obtaining a licence.
A licence key is required to enable add-on features. See Section 8.2 for further information.

Paste the key into the licence box and select Apply. Once the key is accepted the screen will show
the name of the licence held.

Licence
obtained

Paste
Licence
key here

In the main overview, click to select one or more modules. When a module is selected, click on the
icon at the bottom of the screen.

Click on a
module

Click icon to open

commissioning Screen

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A new window will appear which allows the user to adjust items in the main and alternative
configuration, main configuration, and items in Scada.

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5.3 MAIN EDITOR MODE

The Main Editor offers several ways for creating drawings, which can, of course, be combined:
using widgets, geometric shape tools and predefined shapes much like a pencil on paper.
To design an SLD top-level diagram the modules are added (using the module address book), then
the associated module widgets are dragged on the canvas. Each module is then connected with bus
lines to demonstrate the system’s topology. Advanced users can create multiple pages each showing
different data from one or more modules. Views can be created for different logged in users and
different pages for different modules.
There are 7 main areas in the editor as follows:

• Top Toolbar
• Bottom Toolbar
• Canvas Area (centre)
• Solution Explorer (top-right)
• Search Toolbox (top left)
• Widget Editor/Canvas (lower right)
• Drawing Widgets (left sidebar)
To access the Main Editor, click the left mouse button on the icon on the bottom toolbar.

Top
Search toolbox
toolbar

Solution
Explorer
Drawing
Widgets

Canvas
Area

Widget
Editor

Bottom
toolbar

NOTE: The Main Editor does not current support the Touchscreen and will require a
keyboard and mouse for operation. The Main Editor is available for Administrator access only.

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Example

To add devices to the system, ‘drag’ the widget from the side bar to the canvas.

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5.3.1 MAIN EDITOR SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut keys area available in the Main Editor window to offer an alternative to what is typically done
with a mouse.

CTRL-S = Save
CTRL-Z = Undo
CTRL-Y = Redo
CTRL-X = Cut
CTRL-C = Copy
CTRL-V = Paste
CTRL-A = Select all widgets
LEFT ARROW = Move widget left by 5px
RIGHT ARROW = Move widget right by 5px
UP ARROW = Move widget up by 5px
DOWN ARROW = Move widget down by 5px
TAB = Tab to next widget (sorted by X-Axis then Y-Axis)
DEL = Delete widget

5.3.2 CANVAS
The Canvas is the main drawing area used by the SCADA software. All layouts are designed on the
canvas and saved in their respective project folders.

5.3.2.1 USING THE CANVAS

Connecting Widgets

Widgets are connected by using the left mouse button to drag a line from one connection to another
connection point. Only Overview widgets can be connected together

Connection Connection

Click left mouse

button and drag
line to connect

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Editing a Line

Connections can be edited using the line editor and left mouse button.it is possible to adjust any route
to suit the widgets on the canvass.

Use
keyboard
Delete key Move around
to delete. using arrows

Copying Widgets

Widgets can be copied using the CTRL-C shortcut or right mouse click context menu and placed
using the left mouse button.

Click left mouse

button and
select Copy

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5.3.2.2 ENDLESS WORLD

Endless World allows an unlimited canvas surface size. In this scenario the layout size is also
unlimited to the system design.

Endless World-Unlimited size

Canvas background
colour

Background Colour

The canvas background colour can be adjusted to a System or Custom user defined colour.

Set system Set custom

background background
colour to be colour to be
utilised. utilised.

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Background Image

An image may be used instead of a background up to 1mB in size.

Background image
up to 1mB in size.

Mini Map

The mini map is a display of the whole canvas area. It can be useful to pinpoint widgets which are not
visible in the current view.

Mini map

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5.3.2.3 FIXED CANVAS SIZE

The fixed canvas size is set by the properties window. In this scenario the width and height of the
canvas can be set exactly to size. Widgets can also be arranged in an Absolute or Flow position on
the canvas.

Background colour

Canvas dimensions in pixels

Select from pre-defined system frames.

None-No frame
Page will fit inside the selected frame.

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Flow-Widgets are auto arranged and

left justified
Absolute- Widgets are arranged at
absolute position

Fit to Screen-Canvas fits to screen

Scroll- Allows scrolling of the canvas
using scrollbars as original size

No scroll-Scrolling stopped

5.3.2.4 SWITCHING PAGES

Switching between pages in Edit Mode automatically detects if changes have been made to the layout
diagram.

If changes have been made, then a Save diagram pop-up window appears and will ask if the diagram
requires saving.

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5.4 TOOLBARS
The toolbars are available in the Main View Mode and Editor Mode. These help to assist the user into
performing tasks on the drawing canvas.

5.4.1 TOP TOOLBAR

The Main View Mode has a top toolbar with several icons to assist with the viewing of diagrams.

Icon Description
Pan (Available in Endless World)
Use the pan tool to move the canvas are up, down, to the left, and to the right.
When the pan tool is active, the Pan cursor (a four-sided arrow) is displayed.
Dragging the pointing device moves the model in the same direction.
Select Mode (Available in Endless World)
Used to highlight and select multiple widgets. Movement is controlled by mouse
or arrow keys.

Zoom to Fit (Available in Endless World)

Zooms in so you can see the entire model, assembly, or drawing sheet.

Undo (Editor Mode)

Undo last operation. The function of Undo command, just as its name, lets you
erase the last change to the document; thus, you can revert file to a previous
state.
Redo (Editor Mode)
Redo last operation. The Redo shortcut (Ctrl Y) reverses the Undo action. If you
mistakenly undo an action, you can use the Redo command to easily restore to
a more recent state.
Clear Diagram (Editor Mode)
Clear the canvas. All widgets will be deleted from the canvas.

Address Book (Editor Mode)

The Address Book stores all IP addresses of each module connected to
SCADA.

Name: Name” is a name of

choice to identify the
module. It does not need to
match anything in the
module itself.
IP Address: IP address of
module found on Ethernet
page
Port: Modbus port number
Pin: Module Pin (if enabled)
Add: Add another module to
the address book
Save: Save all addresses
Cancel: Cancel operation

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Icon Description
User Settings
The User Settings are settings for users, the system, and the server, and lets
you change your password and log out.

The User Maintenance Screen allows management of all user configurations.

The list of users shown refers to the server that the user is connected to.
At server setup a non-admin user was created with a name and password.
The non-admin user can be deleted, or others can be added. Non-admin users
have specific permissions to allow them to perform (or prevent them
performing) various tasks.

NOTE: The user Admin is fixed user and cannot be deleted.

Username: The username that is being edited.

Password: The password associated with the Username.
Start-up Layout: The default layout displayed at Start-up for a specific user
after Login. See section 6.1.2 & 7.1.1.3 for further information.

Permissions:

 = Commissioning is disabled
 = If Commissioning is enabled then it is used for any other ‘write’ access over
GenComm to the module. This includes: -
• Scada configuration items such as MSC ID; Gov/AVR settings; Sync
settings; Droop; De-rate
• The virtual input on/off buttons
• [Re]Setting hours run / number of starts
• Setting module time/date
• [Re]setting accumulated instrumentation
• Resetting maintenance due alarms
• Sender calibration
• Clearing the onboard data log
• Any other commands requiring GenComm ‘write’ access
 = Module Control is disabled
 = If Module Control is enabled then control buttons covered in the Scada
screens can be used. This includes the start/manual/auto etc. buttons on a
‘mimic’ page and any other GenComm page 16 commands.
 = Editing is disabled
 = If Editing is enabled it lets the user into edit mode to create and update
layouts.
 = User Management is disabled

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Icon Description
 = If User Management is enabled then it allows creation and deletion of
users.
 = Config Write is disabled
 = Config Write is enabled

Groups: Select which groups to add.

A new group can be created by typing into the box and clicking Add. After
clicking Edit to save that user, the group will be listed under every other user,
and you can tick to enable or disable.
Group membership is one of the options as to whether a layout is available to a
user or not.

When you right-click a user-defined layout, and choose User permissions, you
can specify that only members of certain groups will be able to see that layout

Click on User
permissions

Select a Group

Add: Add Username and Password. Click on Add to add the new details
Edit: Edit a connection
Delete: Delete a connection

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Icon Description
The server settings screen allows adjustment of display and server options.

NOTE: The server settings affect the server the user is connected to
and for all clients connected to that server.

Settings

Display Settings
Pressure: Select unit of pressure
Temperature: Select unit of temperature
Volume: Select unit of volume

Server options
 =Time sync is disabled.
 =If enabled Time sync, periodically sets the time of all connected modules to
match that of the DSE Scada server PC. Hence synchronizing all module
clocks. is enabled.
 =Idle logout is disabled
 =If enabled Idle logout after a period, logs the client back out to the main
login screen

Database

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Icon Description
Export: Exports the database in database backup (*.dbb format)
Import: Imports a database backup file in. (*.dbb format)
Note: A machine key is optional if importing from another server.

Licencing

A licence key is required to enable add-on features. See Section 8.2 for further
details.

Installed Licences: This is where the Licence key is applied.

Machine Key: The machine key is required if importing a .dbb file from another
server. It’s only optional if importing a file that was previously exported from the
current server. Pressing the Reveal button will reveal the current machine key.

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Icon Description
These settings are also accessible from the login screen and apply to the
current PC.

Admin Options

Start Setup

Selecting this option will take the user to the DSE Scada Setup screen if the
user wishes the machine to be a server as well as a client. See First Time Login
in section 4.1.

Enable built-in server

 =Built-in server is disabled
 = Enable the built-in server provided with the application.

Enable standalone server

 =Standalone server is disabled
 = Standalone server is enabled. To enable standalone server, you need to
have installed the standalone application or service in the initial installer.

Admin Password: Enter a password to be used for the built-in administrator

account that has full access to all settings and control.
Initial User Username: Enter the username for a non-administrator user that
can be used to view, but not edit or alter, modules and layouts
Initial User Password: Enter the password for a non-administrator user that
can be used to view, but not edit or alter, modules and layouts

Save Settings: Save the settings

Cancel: Cancel Client settings

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Icon Description

NOTE: Database already configured will be displayed if the Admin,

Username and User password have already been setup.

Reset DSE Scada

This allows a factory reset of the Scada software.

NOTE: A Factory Reset will revert the software back to its original
state. This cannot be reversed.

Client Options

Idle revert home page:

 =Stay on current screen
 =Current screen reverts to Home page after specified time in minutes.

Automatic update check

 =No updates will be checked.

 =Updates to the software will be checked each time the software is run. A
DSE username/password is required to apply the update.

NOTE: Updates might be put periodically on the DSE website, and

they can be automatically downloaded, or if there is no internet access on
the server, an update can be downloaded as a .exe file and run (just like
the originally installation

Check now: If this button is pressed then the software searches for current
updates.

Enable sound

 =System sound is disabled

 =System sound is enabled.

Save: Save the settings

Cancel: Cancel Client settings

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Icon Description
Allows the user to reset their password.

Shows information about the current Client and Server.

Logout reverts to the Login screen.

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5.4.2 BOTTOM TOOLBAR

Icon Description
Print
Selecting Print reveals the Print preview screen which displays the current view.
Selecting the Print button again opens the print dialogue box.

Select
Print to
open
Windows
Print
dialogue
box.

Print
dialogue
box.

Edit
Allows access to the Main Editor tools and canvas.

Edit
Allows access to Main View Mode

Save
The Save command saves the current diagram but remains in the Editor
window

Commissioning
Opens the Multi Set commissioning screen (License required) where you can
set certain values onto several modules at once.

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Icon Description
On Screen Keyboard

Allows a use of a touch-screen keyboard. Also, it can be used with a mouse if

necessary. Press to enable or disable.

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6 USING THE MAIN EDITOR MODE

The software is broken down into separate sections to provide simple navigation whilst editing the
module’s configuration to suit a particular application.

6.1 SOLUTION EXPLORER

The Solution Explorer at the upper right of the screen, is where you can view, navigate, and manage
layouts and projects. It comprises of the following:

• Default System Project-This is the initial user-defined project that you’ll use. You might want
to create other projects if you’ve got other sites etc
• Main Layout-This is a default blank layout and is the initial first layout page used after
entering the Main Editor Mode.
• User Layouts- The user layouts folder is a default folder to store edited versions, or brand-
new layouts”
• System Folder- The system folder allows read-only access to the DSE-supplied layouts
• Master Layouts- This is a Master configuration layout which is locked.

Default System
Project

Main Layout (Blank)

User Defined
Layout

System Folder

Default Master
Layout page (locked)

6.1.1 SOLUTION EXPLORER SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut keys area available in the Solution Explorer window to offer an alternative to what is typically
done with a mouse. The key combinations allow quick access to frequently used commands.

CTRL-SHIFT-P = Create new project

CTRL-SHIFT-N = Create new folder
CTRL-N = Create new layout
CTRL-X = Cut
CTRL-C = Copy
CTRL-V = Paste
F2 = Rename
DEL = Delete
.

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6.1.2 DEFAULT SYSTEM PROJECT

Projects are the top-level development area where SLD’s are managed. The DSE Scada software
has the ability to allow the user to develop projects from scratch or by utilising the Default System
project.
The Default System project is a permanent template which can be utilised (e.g., New Variant) to
produce professional layouts with ease. It has been included to assist layout development.

Default System
Project

Default System
Folder

Default Master
Layout page (locked)

6.1.2.1 DEFAULT SYSTEM FOLDER

The default system folder contains several sub folders which contain supplied system layouts that
cover the main features of the G8xxx modules that are fixed and cannot be edited.
The Default Master layouts within the project are locked but a copy of the layout can be used by
creating a New Variant (see section 6.1.7).

Example 1

An example of a Power layout is shown below.

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6.1.3 SOLUTION EXPLORER CONTEXT MENU

The context menu is accessible by a right mouse click. The context menu consists of several project
commands and their equivalent shortcut keys. Each command allows manipulation of projects, files,
and folders in the Solutions Explorer pane.

Parameter Description
New Project Creates a New Project in the Solution Pane.
New Folder Creates a new folder
New layout Creates a new layout
New variant Creates a new variant
Cut Removes content and saves a copy to the clipboard
Copy Copies content to the clipboard
Paste Pastes content from the clipboard
Rename Renames the file, folder, or layout
Delete Deletes the file, folder, or layout
Filter modules Allows selection of a specific module or all module types from a
User Layout.

Click to select
specific module

Add
filter
Save Cancel
settings Settings

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Parameter Description
User permissions Allows the user to change editing permissions for the group.

Click to add a group

permission
Enter Group name

Save Cancel
settings Settings

Import Imports allow transfer from a file Layout Export File (*.lef), so
layouts can be moved between different servers.
Export Exports allow transfer to a file Layout Export File (*.lef), so layouts
can be moved between different servers.
Properties Allows editing of system settings such as colour palette and font
sizes.

System
Colour Palette
System Fonts
Select
between
System
settings or
the Project
settings.

Save Cancel
settings Settings

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6.1.4 ADD A PROJECT

From the right-click on the context menu in Solution Explorer, select + New Project.

A default New Project is created.

Default New
Project is created

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6.1.5 CREATING A USER SUB LAYOUT

The overview widgets on the main page, when double-clicked, will open a sub-layout to display deep-
dive information about that module. By default, they use the ‘Master’ layout. This can be overridden,
and another specific layout can be chosen on a widget-by-widget basis, by selecting the overview
widget and setting the ‘open layout’ property.
Create a sub layout in the User Layouts folder. if no "Open layout" is selected then an overview
widget will default to using the "Master" layout format in the "System" project (the complete DSE
designed Scada templates). Also, sub-layouts can be used within the "Frame Display" widget.

Click to select
layout

Example Sub Layout

2. Design a layout on the page.

3. Save the diagram

4. Go to the Main page and double click to view

Click to select
layout

5. Left-Click on the Overview widget

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Click to select
layout

6. Select the layout from the list

Click to select
layout

7. Save and go back into view mode.

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8. Double clicking on the Overview widget will go to the created layout

Double right-click to
view layout

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6.1.6 LINKING USERS TO PROJECTS

It is possible to have multiple top-level layouts within the same project. This is where you can link
different users to different SLD type diagrams within the same project.

Top Level Project

Top Level
User Layout

Top Level
User Layout

Selecting Users will bring up the User Maintenance screen where a Start-up layout can be chosen to
link to a user.

Select which layout a

user is linked to.
specific layout

6.1.7 NEW VARIANT

A variant is a copy of an original system layout page which can be utilised to suit the users own SLD
layouts. A variant can be useful for quick development where most of the page formatting is already
complete for the user to edit.

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A variant can be used for the following: -

• Module types and/or versions-Duplicating a module type to use in another layout.

• User Layout- Duplicating a User Layout for another user

Selecting the New Variant will create a copy of the system variant page/layout and can be used to
override system pages. It can also be filtered for different users or modules.
If multiple layouts variants exist, then the software will select the best match based on the following
criteria:

1) The current logged in user can only see layouts they have permission to
2) Customer layouts always take precedence over system layouts
3) Specific module layouts always take precedence over module type layouts
4) The highest “From” version, then the highest “To” version.
5) The latest modified layout

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7 WIDGET PROPERTIES
Different widgets have different properties so not all are available for all widgets.
There are standard properties that apply to most widgets namely: -

• Name is just a unique name to identify the widget in the layout”

• Width/Height
• Position
• Module (specific or ‘current module’)
• Colours + fonts

7.1.1.1 FONT SIZE

Allows system or custom font sizes to be displayed. Using a system size means that the overall
system font size can be changed and will affect all widgets using it. A custom size applies only to that
specific widget

Select font Set custom

size from list font size

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7.1.1.2 INSTRUMENT FILTER

The Instrument filter allows selection of certain module variants to be available.

Most widgets need to specify which instrumentation value they’re going to display. (Not all widgets
can display all instruments). So, the ‘Instrument’ drop-down selects that. You can type in the box to
filter for instruments containing the text you type and can filter per module type.

NOTE: Not all instruments will work on all modules.

All module variants

which are visible

Select or
deselect

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7.1.1.3 LAYOUT SELECTOR

There may be a project requirement that specific layouts are used for different users or projects. The
layout selector allows the selection of User Layouts and System layouts to be selected.

All module layout

which can be
utilised.

7.1.1.4 BACKGROUND COLOUR

The canvas background colour can be adjusted to a System or Custom user defined colour.
Using a System colour means that the overall system colour be changed and will affect all widgets
using it. A Custom colour applies only to that specific widget.

Set system Set custom

background background
colour to be colour to be
utilised. utilised.

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7.1.1.5 PROJECT PROPERTIES

The Project properties is accessed by right-clicking on a project in the solution explorer and selecting
‘properties ‘allows the adjustment of the colour palette and font sizes.

System

The System colour properties are pre-defined but can be overridden by selecting the Override box
and selecting a colour. Selecting Save will utilise the chosen colour.

Fixed System
name

Select colour
and Save.
Project

A complete Project colour palette is also possible. Each part of the layout can have its own name and
colour identity. Names can be entered for each colour and can be identified and utilised in the main
project.

Select colour
Save. and Save.

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7.2 SEARCH TOOLBOX

The search toolbox allows the user to search for widgets with use of keywords. To search for a
specific widget etc, simply type your keyword or words in the search field.

The results will display immediately below the Search box as soon as characters match the search
criteria.

7.3 OVERVIEW
The Overview section contains a collection of widgets which are available for selection and utilising in
the main canvas window. Each widget has its own unique features, and each can be adjusted in the
Widget Editor window. Widgets can be tied to either a specific module or are left tied to ‘current
module’ which is the module that has been clicked on in the parent layout (typically the top level
‘main’ layout) in order to get to a widget in a sub-layout. At a minimum, the ‘Module’ property must be
set to one of the modules in the drop-down for the widget to work.

Holding with left-mouse

button down will rotate
widget clockwise in
steps of 90°
Widget

Widget Summary.
Visible if Show
Summary is ticked
in widget properties.

Left click to show

Properties

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To add a widget, drag from the side bar to the canvas.

The following Overview widgets are available for selection and utilisation on the main canvas

G8600 G8600 G8680 (Tie) Load G8660 (Mains) G8660 (Group)

Multi Set Single Set

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7.3.1 OVERVIEW WIDGET PROPERTIES

Overview widgets are adjustable, and each widgets property can be adjusted.

Name -Edit the default

Widget name
Title- Edit the default title
shown on the canvas.

Orientation of widget in
steps of 90°
Position- XY position
Module to associate with. If used on a
layout then all subpages will have the
same module id

Clickable-Allows the widget to be

Open Layout- functional. E.g., open other layouts.
Open layout
property allows Leaving blank allows opening
opening of both of system/master layout.
other System
projects and
User-defined Show Summary Shows the summary on the widget
ones.

The Overview widgets default to Open Layout system projects.

NOTE: An Overview Widget will not function unless it is linked to a module.

NOTE: If the Module property is left to Current Module, then once the Overview widget is
double-clicked it will pass the Module Id of the Overview widget to the page.

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7.4 CONTAINERS
Containers are used to group several widgets on the canvas display. Once a container is used all
widgets in the container can be moved and grouped together.

Parameter Description
Groupbox Groupbox allows widgets to be grouped together. A Groupbox acts like a
frame where individual widgets can be grouped together independently to
the surrounding canvas.

Groupbox

The Groupbox will be

visible if linked to an
Instrument instrument that is
Filter functioning

Select custom font

size

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Parameter Description
Flow panel Flow panel allows widgets to be grouped together and organised.
Each widget is left justified once placed inside the panel and will auto-
arrange accordingly. Any widgets that are hidden (because of their visible
property) take up no space, and the other widgets will rearrange to be next
to each other.

Flow Panel

Instrument Filter

Select custom
font size

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7.5 NAVIGATION
Navigation widgets are used to display menu items and frames for holding labels, widgets, and
shapes. Menu Item and Display Frame are used together. When clicked in view mode, a menu item
will load a specific layout into a specified display frame on the same page.
Typically, you’ll have a row of menu item widgets all pointing to the same display frame but filling it
with a different layout depending what is clicked on.
The Display frame can also be used on its own to display another, fixed, layout within the current
layout.

Parameter Description
Menu Item Menu items are widgets that can be linked (target Link)
to various layouts

Menu Items

Layout

It loads the selected layout into

the "Container" "Display Frame"
widget selected. Otherwise, it
Instrument Filter replaces the current page.

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Parameter Description
Display Frame The display frame allows widgets to be grouped together. It either displays
a layout which has been fixed using the "Fixed layout" property, or it
displays a layout passed into it from a "Menu item" widget using the
"Layout" and "Container" properties on the "Menu item" widget.

Display Frame

Instrument Filter

Fixed Layout

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7.6 DISPLAY
The Display widgets are primarily used to display user and module information on a drawing.

Parameter Description
Label The widget can be used for text or linked to an instrument

Name

Select Instrument
to be configured.

Hide if value

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Parameter Description
Text Area

Text is shown
in the Text
Area Widget
once edited in
the window.

Text Area

This is the Text Area Widget where text can be edited in the text area
window.

Click and hold left-

mouse button to
enlarge text area
edit window

Text Area edit window.

Create or delete content.

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Parameter Description
Digital I/O This widget displays the status of the module’s digital outputs and inputs
configured to a selectable Instrument.

Select Instrument
to be configured.

Bool Item Shows one of two values of an instrument.

Bool item

Bool Type can be the

following:

Switch:
LED:
Text On/Off:
Mimic LED:
Mimic LED (green)

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Parameter Description
Alarm Box The protection included with the DSE control modules provides increasing
levels of notification, depending upon the severity of the situation:

Alarm Box

Alarm notifications can

be the following:

AVR Alarm
Current Engine alarms
Previous Engine
Alarms
Shutdown Alarms
Trip Alarms
Warning Alarms

Example

Alarm boxes can be arranged to show status of all module alarms in the
example below.

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Parameter Description
Data Log This widget displays and temporarily records the instruments configured
within the module’s Data Logging facility to the PC

The module to extract data

Event Log The widget displays what the Date and Time was when the Event was
logged.

The module to extract data

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Parameter Description
Radial Gauge This widget displays a Radial Gauge which can be used to display
instruments and their values.

Select
Instrument
to be
configured.

Check to hide Gauge if

unimplemented

Use system settings. If this

is selected then half of the
properties disappear (e.g.,
min/max/units, etc). We
provide these for the user.
We calculate min, max etc
based-on over/under
alarms etc in Config Suite.

Colour
setting
configuration

Use search box to search for

Instrument

NOTE: Some instruments can only use system settings and some
instruments can never use system settings and must have min/max etc.
values specified by the user.

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Parameter Description
iFrame This widget displays a web page within a frame.

Enter the URL of

Example the page to be
displayed in the
frame.

NOTE: The URL needs to be accessible by each client. It is not

accessed by the server.

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7.7 SHAPES AND PRIMITIVES

Several drawing tools are available to enhance the appearance of the layout. These are general
primitives and image tolls found in most drawing packages.

Parameter Description
Image This widget allows an image to be displayed on the canvas up to
a maximum of 1mB in size.

Name

X, Y
dimensions

X, Y Image
Position Upload
on Canvas

Rectangle To draw a rectangle, click and drag the widget onto the canvas
using the same motion as when dragging a selection box. The
rectangle will appear immediately after you release the mouse
button.

Name
X, Y
dimensions

X, Y
Position The
on Canvas border
colour
The fill and
colour width

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Parameter Description
Ellipse To draw an ellipse, click and drag the mouse diagonally, using the
same motion as when dragging a selection box. The ellipse will
appear immediately after you release the mouse button.

Name
X, Y
dimensions

The
X, Y
border
Position
colour
on Canvas
and
width
The fill
colour

Triangle To draw a triangle, click and drag the mouse diagonally, using the
same motion as when dragging a selection box. The triangle will
appear immediately after you release the mouse button.

Name

X, Y
dimensions

The
X, Y border
Position colour
on Canvas and
width
The fill
colour

Horizontal Line To draw a horizontal line, click and drag the mouse diagonally,
using the same motion as when dragging a selection box. The
horizontal line will appear immediately after you release the
mouse button.

Name
X, Y
dimensions

X, Y
Position on The line
Canvas thickness

The fill
colour

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Parameter Description
Vertical Line To draw a vertical line, click and drag the mouse diagonally, using
the same motion as when dragging a selection box. The vertical
line will appear immediately after you release the mouse button.

Name
X, Y
dimensions

X, Y
Position on The line
Canvas thickness

The fill
colour

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7.8 WRITE
These controls allow modification to various parameters in the module. The correct user permission
will be required for them to work.

Parameter Description
Image Button This widget is used as a control button.

Select from list

Command Mode

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Parameter Description
Time Widget The Time widget allows the display of the current date and time. If
required, it can utilise the time clock in a PC. It can also be used to set
other date/times on the module. E.g., "engine run time"

Example

In this example
the time can be
manually set or
from a PC

Slider The slider widget can be used to Reset a value or to set a value

In this example
the governor
settings can be
adjusted

Example

NOTE: The Reset is not available on all instrument types and

the button is automatically shown when available

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Parameter Description
Spin Edit The Spin Edit displays the current value of the setting in the group
box. Clicking the mouse over the Spin box will change its colour to an
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.

In this example
the Spin Edit is
used to enable
hours run.
Example

Checkbox The checkbox widget is used to set an on/off or yes/no Boolean value.

In this example the

Example checkbox is used
to enable
commissioning

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Parameter Description
Dropdown The drop-down widget is used to select a predefined value or action.

In this example
the Dropdown is
Example used to change
the Load settings.

NOTE: If the Module property is left to Current Module, then once the Overview widget is
double-clicked it will pass the Module Id of the Overview widget to the page.

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8 APPENDIX
8.1 WEBSITE REGISTRATION
An account for www.deepseaelectronics.com is required to download the DSE SCADA software.

1.Click Register to begin.

2.Fill out all entries to complete the registration.

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3.Follow instructions on confirmation email to complete the registration.

4.Enter your details and press Login to access website.

5.Click on Support on the toolbar and download Scada-software.

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8.2 OBTAINING A LICENCE KEY

The Licence key can be obtained using the following procedure.

1) Install the software

a) Download the software from the DSE Website: www.deepseaelectronics.com.
b) Log into the software (see section 3.2)

2) Obtain a Machine Key

a) Navigate to the Server Setting by pressing the User Settings button.

b) Select the Licencing tab and select Reveal.

Select Reveal

c) Copy Machine key, either by selecting or pressing the Copy button.

Select Copy

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3) Order a Licence
a) Licenses can be obtained from DSE. Raise an order with the DSE sales team
[email protected] and send the Machine Key when requested.
b) Once the licence has been supplied by the DSE sales team via email, navigate to the Server
Setting by pressing the User Settings button.

c) Select the Licencing tab.

d) Paste the licence key supplied by DSE and click on Apply. The software is now unlocked.

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8.3 HARDWARE
8.3.1 CLIENT/SERVER ASPECT OF THE SOFTWARE

• Server needs to have access to the G86xx/G89xx modules on whatever ethernet connections
it has
• Client(s) need to only have access to the server. They don’t need direct access to the
modules.
• The server ideally should be close to the modules. The ideal scenario would be a private, fast
mini-LAN with minimal switches/routers
• Using remote (e.g., internet) modules are possible, but would compromise system response
times and reliability
• The clients can be local (ethernet or Wi-Fi Lan) or remote (even over the internet)
• The client can be running on the same machine as a standard server but does not need to.
• The user needs to distinguish between PCs that are a server, client, or both

8.3.2 SERVER MODES

The Server has three modes

• Standalone server running as an application-This means you’ve got to run the

separate application from the start menu, and it’ll drop into the taskbar at the bottom
of the screen. And you can close it from there if required.
• Standalone server running as a windows service-This means it’s started automatically
when windows starts and will restart if it fails for some reason.
• Built into a running client-This means the server’s only running when the client is
running.

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8.3.3 FIREWALL CONFIGURATION FOR INTERNET ACCESS

NOTE: Refer to the modules DSE SCADA software manual further details on configuring.
This configuration is referring to communications between the server and the modules.
Default port per module is 502 but can be changed (by changing both module and DSE server
configuration)

As modem/routers differ enormously in their configuration, it is not possible for DSE to give a
complete guide to their use with the module. However, it is possible to give a description of the
requirements in generic terms. For details of how to achieve the connection to your modem/router you
are referred to the supplier of your modem/router equipment.

The module makes its data available over Modbus TCP and as such communicates over the Ethernet
using a Port configured via the DSESCADA software.

You must configure your modem/router to allow inbound traffic on this port. For more information you
are referred to your WAN interface device (modem/router) manufacturer.

It is also important to note that if the port assigned (setting from software “Modbus Port Number”) is
already in use on the LAN, the module cannot be used, and another port must be used.

Firewall Rules (Client/Server)

Your firewall rules are an important part of your network security policy.

However, with any firewall rule you need to:

• Assess the risk of the firewall’s policy

• Manage firewall changes

• Maintain optimized firewall rulesets

• Demonstrate regulatory and policy compliance

As networks become more complex and firewall rulesets grow, it is difficult to identify and quantify the
risk that is introduced by misconfigured or overly permissive firewall rules.

Firewall rules are required at both ends to allow outgoing and incoming traffic for local network that’s
set up by the installer. The external firewall and NAPT needs to be configured to allow internet access
to the server. Windows Firewall is designed as a security measure for your PC. To put it simply, a
firewall analyses incoming and outgoing connections to determine whether they're threats. If you
suspect that your Windows Firewall is causing connectivity issues, you can open a port for incoming
traffic. The Incoming port number is 12399

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8.3.4 CONNECTION TO BASIC ETHERNET

NOTE: DSE Stock a 2m (2yds) Ethernet Cable – Part number 016-137. Alternatively, they can be
purchased from any good PC or IT store.

Requirements
• DSE module with the ability to connect to Ethernet
• Ethernet cable (see below)
• Working Ethernet (company or home network)
• PC with Ethernet port

G86xx/G89xx

Hub/Ethernet Ethernet cable

router

Wi-Fi

For the advanced

Ethernet cable wiring detail Engineer, this
. cable has both
10baseT/100baseT ends terminated as
Pin Connection 1 (T568A) Connection 2 (T568A) T568A or T568B.

white/green white/green
1
stripe stripe
2 green solid green solid
white/orange white/orange
3
stripe stripe
4 blue solid blue solid

5 white/blue stripe white/blue stripe

6 orange solid orange solid

white/brown white/brown
7
stripe stripe

8 brown solid brown solid

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8.3.5 CONNECTION TO COMPANY INFASTRUCTURE ETHERNET

Requirements
• DSE module with the ability to connect to Ethernet
• Ethernet cable (see below)
• Working Ethernet (company or home network)
• PC with Ethernet port

Hub/Ethernet PC Network
router wall connection
sockets G86xx/G89xx

Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable wiring detail For the advanced

Engineer, this cable
10baseT/100baseT has both ends
Pin Connection 1 (T568A) Connection 2 (T568A) terminated as
T568A or T568B.
white/green white/green
1
stripe stripe
2 green solid green solid
white/orange white/orange
3
stripe stripe
4 blue solid blue solid

5 white/blue stripe white/blue stripe

6 orange solid orange solid

white/brown white/brown
7
stripe stripe

8 brown solid brown solid

NOTE: DSE Stock a 2m (2yds) Ethernet Cable – Part number 016-137. Alternatively, they can be
purchased from any good PC or IT store.

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