WebVIEW

Operation Guide
for Software Version 3.0

Revision 05
February, 2005
Part No. M-038140

Copyright © 2005, WTC

24775 Crestview Court

Farmington Hills, MI 48335 U.S.A.
Voice: (248) 477-3900
Fax:(248) 477-8897
ii Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide
M-038140
 If You Need Help . . . ....................................................vii
By Phone or Fax: .................................................................... vii
By E-mail: .............................................................................. vii
On the Web: .......................................................................... vii
By Mail: .................................................................................. vii
Symbols Used in This Manual ...................................... viii
Revision History ..............................................................ix
Copyright ......................................................................ix
Software Licensing ........................................................ix
Patents .......................................................................... x
Limited Warranty ...........................................................xi

Chapter 1 Introduction and Installation ..................... 1

About this Chapter ........................................................1
Introduction to WebVIEW ...............................................1
Specifications .........................................................................2
Hardware Common to All Versions: .............................................. 2
Hardware Unique to Each Version: ............................................... 2
Minimum Requirements .........................................................2
Software: ...................................................................................... 2
Minimum Requirements .........................................................3
Hardware: .................................................................................... 3
Operating Environment: ............................................................... 3
Storage Environment .................................................................... 3
Installation .....................................................................3
Providing MedLAN Connections .............................................3
MedLAN and
WEbView Connections ...........................................................4
Cable Requirements .................................................................... 4
Cable Routing Requirements ....................................................... 4
Web Service Configuration ...........................................7
Security Setup ...............................................................8
Bank Integration with WebVIEW ...................................11
DEP Network Sharing ...................................................12
Log Information Display ..............................................13

Chapter 2 Configuration of WebVIEW ..................... 15

About this Chapter ......................................................15
Common Configuration Requirements ......................15
Requirements ............................................................................. 15
Setup .......................................................................................... 16
Configure WebVIEW to a Plant Network ...................................... 16
WebVIEW Operation Guide iii
M-038140
 Network Configuration ...............................................17

Chapter 3 The WebVIEW Console ........................... 19

The Status Area ...........................................................20

Chapter 4 The System Menu in WebVIEW ................ 23

About this Chapter ......................................................23
System Log .................................................................24
Network-wide WCU Status ............................................26
Fault Monitor ...............................................................27
Network-wide WCU Stepper Status ..............................29
Network-Wide Programming .......................................30
WCU to WCU ..............................................................31
Stand-alone Files/Applications ....................................33
Data Collection Application .......................................33
Web-Based Setup ......................................................35

Chapter 5 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu .............. 37

About this Chapter ......................................................37
WCU Log .....................................................................38
Programming the WCU ...............................................40
Viewing and Printing Programs ....................................41
Editing Programs ........................................................42
Inserting Functions to a Program .................................43
View Linear Stepper ....................................................44
Edit Single Linear Stepper Program Status ..................45
Viewing Single Auto Stepper Program Status ...............46
View Stepper Status ....................................................47
Viewing WCU I/O Status ..............................................48
Viewing WCU Weld Data Monitor ................................49
WCU Information .........................................................50
Archiving WCU Programs .............................................51
Backing Up a WCU Program .......................................52
Restoring a WCU Program ..........................................53

iv Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Appendix A Detailed Network Configuration ........... A-1
Definitions ............................................................................A-3
Examples ............................................................................A-3
Class "A" Example: ....................................................................A-3
Class "B" Example: .....................................................................A-3
Class "C" Example: ....................................................................A-3
Network Setup Overview ............................................A-4
Requirements Checklist .......................................................A-4
WebVIEW Setup ...................................................................A-4
Configure Hyperterminal .....................................................A-5
Assign the communications port .........................................A-6
Communication settings .....................................................A-7
The Remote Login ...............................................................A-8
Changing the current configuration ..................................A-10
DHCP .................................................................................A-11
Entering an IP address .......................................................A-12
Enter the NetMask .............................................................A-13
Broadcast Setup ................................................................A-14
Gateways and Routers ......................................................A-15
Completing the WebVIEW setup .......................................A-16
Wrapping up the setup .....................................................A-17

Appendix B Drawings and Schematics .................... B-1

WebVIEW Operation Guide v

M-038140
 This page is intentionally left blank.

vi Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Getting Started
If You Need Help . . .

WTC is committed to quality products, service and support. Our

service department maintains an assistance hotline to assist with
application or troubleshooting problems during normal business
hours.

By Phone or Fax: To arrange for field service or warranty repair, call one of these
numbers:
ITS (877) 982-7378 Fax: (248) 477-5263
WTC Canada (905) 433-1230 Fax: (905) 433-1257
The ITS telephone number offers 24-hour service, seven days a
week. Before calling, make a note of any fault conditions,
applicable software and hardware revision numbers. Record the
part number of the enclosure (on the serial tag on the inside or
front door of the enclosure). Also note the sequence of events
leading to the problem, and the drawing numbers of the
schematics you received with the enclosure.

By E-mail: When an immediate response is not critical, contact WTC at the

following e-mail addresses:

[email protected] Sales/Marketing Comments

[email protected] Technical Support

WTC’s technical support will respond within 24 hours, Monday

through Friday, to your e-mail requests. Please include your
name, company name, location, product part and serial number
and a description of the problem with your request. Be sure to
indicate how you want us to respond, and include applicable
phone and fax numbers with your e-mail address.

On the Web: Visit our Web site at: www.weldtechcorp.com

By Mail: Contact us by mail at the following addresses:

WTC WTC Canada

24775 Crestview Court 240 Cordova Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335 P. O. Box 8858
Oshawa, Ontario L1J 1N9

WebVIEW Operation Guide vii

M-038140
Getting Started

Symbols Used in This Manual

In compliance with CE standard, the following symbols are used

to identify safety instructions. Their meanings follow:

Danger! This symbol will be used wherever failure to

observe safety measures may result in death,
severe bodily injury or considerable damage
to property.

WARNING! This symbol will be used wherever insufficient

or lacking compliance with instructions may
cause personal injury.

Caution:
This symbol signifies that insufficient or lacking
compliance with the instructions may result in
damage to equipment or files.

NOTE: This convention informs the user about special features, or where to find
more information.

When this symbol appears, it means that the user must enter the
password to continue with operation when Security is enabled. You will
enter the password only once for the current session.

viii Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Getting Started

Revision History

Revision Release Date Comments

1 March, 2001 Initial release of WebVIEW Ver. 1.0.

First revision of M-038140.

2 June, 2001 Second revision of M-038140.

3 October, 2001 Third revision of M-038140.

4 November, 2002 Release of WebVIEW Version 2.0.

Fourth revision of M-038140.

5 October, 2005 Release of WebVIEW manual to support

version 3.0.16 WebVIEW software.

Copyright

WTC software is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by

WTC. The distribution and sale of this software is intended for
the use of the original purchaser, and only for use on a single
machine.

Copying, duplicating, selling or otherwise distributing this

software is a violation of law.

WTC specifically does not authorize duplication of the software

stored in the EPROM without prior written authorization and
payment of royalty fees.

Software Licensing

WebVIEW and its graphic interface software can be licensed for a

single host computer or on a site license basis. A site license
allows unlimited duplication of the software for use within the
building specified on the invoice from WTC.

WTC does not support hardware provided by sources other than

WTC, without prior written authorization.

WebVIEW Operation Guide ix

M-038140
Getting Started

Patents

WTC products are covered by one or more of the following

patents held by WTC:

3,736,445 4,289,951 4,463,244 4,851,635 5,589,088

4,001,540 4,301,351 4,513,363 4,885,451 5,757,176
4,104,724 4,388,515 4,516,008 4,945,201 5,793,243
4,251,764 4,399,511 4,733,045 5,128,507
4,254,466 4,456,809 4,804,819 5,386,096
4,282,417 4,459,456 4,831,229 5,424,506
4,289,948 4,459,457 4,849,873 5,449,877

Additional patents are pending.

x Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Getting Started

Limited Warranty

WTC warrants that this product is free from defects in design,

materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of delivery. IN CASE OF SUCH DEFECTS, WTC’S
LIABILITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT, FOB WTC, WTC OF ANY MATERIALS,
PARTS, OR GOODS WHICH MAY BE DEFECTIVE, AT
WTC’S EXCLUSIVE OPTION.

The foregoing is subject to written notice of any defect being

provided within one (1) year period. WTC shall make no
allowance for repairs or alterations made by the buyer, and
assumes no liability for costs of disassembly and reassembly of
defective materials, parts or goods.

MATERIALS, PARTS OR GOODS FURNISHED BY SUPPLIERS

ARE GUARANTEED ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE
ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S EXPRESS WARRANTY. WTC
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DEFECTS WITH RESPECT TO
GOODS WHICH ARE MANUFACTURED AND CONFORM TO
SPECIFICATIONS, DESIGNS, AND PRINTS SUPPLIED BY THE
PURCHASER.

THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

CONDITIONS, WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR
GUARANTEES. THERE ARE NO OTHER CONDITIONS,
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
NON-STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY CONDITION,
WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THIS STATES WTC’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR
DEFECTS IN THE GOODS, INCLUDING DEFECTS IN DESIGN,
MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP OR OTHERWISE. WTC SHALL
NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR PENALTIES OR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING
LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF USE, COSTS OF
CAPITAL, DOWNTIME COSTS, COSTS OF SUBSTITUTIVE
MATERIALS, COSTS OF SUBSTITUTIVE GOODS, FACILITIES,
OR SERVICES, LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES, FAILURE TO
MEET THE BUYER’S OR ANY THIRD PARTY
SPECIFICATIONS, PURPOSES OR DESIGNS, OR FOR FAILURE
TO WARN.

WebVIEW Operation Guide xi

M-038140
Getting Started

This page is intentionally left blank.

xii Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Introduction and Installation 1

About this Chapter

This chapter describes

• Functions and features of WebVIEW

• Specifications
• Requirements
• Providing connections on the MedLAN network
• Providing DEP (Data Entry Panel) Network connections.

Introduction to WebVIEW

WTC's WebVIEW product lets you remotely view and modify

programmable data and monitor the weld data that a MedWeld
weld control stores and produces. Most operations in WebVIEW
operate through a standard Web browser, with only SPC data
collection requiring a stand-alone application.

WebVIEW supports the following functions:

• Logging the last three hundred (300) combined Notices,

Faults and Weld Data items for each WCU. All items are
timed stamped, along with the username of the person that
caused the change (if Basic or LDAP security is enabled).
• Programming Sequences, Setup, and Stepper Profiles along
with other weld control specific features.
• Monitor Fault, Stepper Status, I/O Status and Weld Data.
Both on an individual, and network basis.
• Display weld control information, such as weld control serial
numbers, software revision and communication errors.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1-1

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

• Backing up and restoring weld control programmable data.

Specifications WebVIEW is a family of products, each product interfaces with

the user in the same way. The difference between WebVIEW(s) is
the number of weld controls that each WebVIEW can support.

Hardware Common to All Versions:

• Power Requirement: 85 - 250 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.
• Ethernet 10-BaseT, RJ-45
• Console Port, DB-9 Female
• Indicators on each MedLAN channel to show activity.
• Power Indicator

Hardware Unique to Each Version:

• Single Channel: One (1) MedLAN channel, support for up to
30 MedWeld Controls.
• Dual Channel: Two (2) MedLAN channels support up to 60
MedWeld Controls, 30 MedWeld controls on each channel.
• Quad Channel: 4 MedLAN channels support for up to 120
MedWeld Controls (30 MedWeld controls on each channel).
• Ethernet: 2 Virtual MedLAN channels supporting up to 24
devices per channel over ethernet.
NOTE: Thirty (30) MedWeld controls is the maximum number of controls
allowed per channel for serial communications, and may not be
recommended in all cases. Depending on how critical weld data
collection is, the number could be considerably less.

Minimum Software:
Requirements • Internet Explorer v4.0 or later
• Netscape Navigator v 4.7x
• Java Script MUST be enabled in the browser.
• Sun Java Plug-in version 1.3 or later MUST be installed. The
Java plug-in can be obtained at either www.javasoft.com or
www.sun.com.

Minimum Hardware:
Requirements • Windows 95 or better.

1-2 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

• Pentium 233MHz or better.

• 64 MB of memory above requirements for the operating
system.
• Hard Drive space allocated for the collection of data records.
An average control is capabile of collecting 15 MB per weld
control when using the stand-alone spc data collection
software.

Operating Environment:
Ensure that the operating environment for the WebVIEW meets
these requirements:

• Temperature: 10° to 50° C. (50° to 120° F.)

• Humidity: 8 – 90% relative humidity, non-condensing.

Storage Environment
• Temperature: –40° to 60° C. (–40° to 140° F.)
• Humidity: 8 – 90% relative humidity, non-condensing.

Installation

Providing MedLAN MedLAN (WTC’s Local Area Network) is a proprietary

Connections communications protocol. It defines how devices on the network
communicate with each other.

Setting WCU Network Addresses:

The MedLAN address identifies each weld
Warning! control's location on the network. Each weld
control must be programmed a unique address
BEFORE communications over a MedLAN
channel is possible. Valid ranges for MedLAN
address are 0 through 29, which permits a
maximum of 30 devices per-channel.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1-3

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

For the MedLAN network you MUST use a DEP-100S (Data

Entry Panel) or on integrated controls the robot teach pendent to
program a unique address in each WCU that will be on the same
MedLAN channel. If using a DEP-100S, it must be connected to
the DEP port of the weld control. If you do not program a unique
MedLAN address in each WCU, communication errors will
result and the MedLAN channel will become disabled.

MedLAN and The MedLAN cable connection originates at the 3-pin terminal
WEbView strip connector on the bottom of the WebVIEW unit. There will be
one connector for each channel supported on the WebVIEW unit.
Connections This cable runs to the 3-pin MedLAN terminal strip connector on
the weld control card.

For network configurations, the MedLAN cable connection is

daisy-chained to the other controls that are designated to be on
the same MedLAN network.

Cable Requirements
WTC recommends using Belden 9463 cable or equivalent. The
following table lists the MedLAN cable pinouts of WebVIEW and
the weld controls.

Designator Pin # Function Wire Color Function

MDL2 3 MedLAN Line 2 Clear This is the TX/RX+ line of the

RS-485 signal.

MDLS* 2 Line Shield Bare Wire Shield/drain

MDL1 1 MedLAN Line 1 Blue This is the TX/RX- line of the

RS-485 signal.

Cable Routing Requirements

Wire the MedLAN network ONLY in a “daisy-chain” method.
NEVER use “stub” wiring.

The maximum total length of the MedLAN network cable is

3,000 feet. Up to 30 weld controls may be connected to a single
MedLAN network.

A maximum of one (1) WebVIEW unit may be connected to a

MedLAN network. A four (4) channel WebVIEW unit may
connect up to four (4) different MedLAN networks.

1-4 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

The MedLAN cable wire ends terminate into MTSB (Phoenix)

connectors. Terminate the cable using the following procedure:

1. Strip 1 inch off the cable jacket.

2. Remove foil shield strands out side the foil.
3. Cover the shield with heat shrink.
4. Cover the cable insulation end with one inch of heat-shrink
tubing.
5. Strip 1/4 inch of insulation off each wire.
6. Install wires in each connector as shown in Figure 1 below.
7. Torque the terminal screws to 5 in.-lb.
NOTE: You must provide strain relief at the MedLAN cable entry and exit
points at the weld control enclosure. If the enclosure requires drilling
entry/exit holes, exercise extreme caution to assure that no metal
shavings fall where damage may occur and/or remain inside the
enclosure.

Figure 1 Terminating the

MedLAN Cable Heat shrink (Step #4)
CLEAR
3

SHIELD
2

BLUE
1

Warning! Be certain to cover all components to protect

them from metal shavings. Metal debris (from
drilling into the cabinet) can cause catastrophic
failure. The WTC warranty does NOT cover
damage caused by metal debris.

• Physically separate the MedLAN cable from wiring greater

than 50 V. If the MedLAN cable must cross this wiring, it
must do so at a 90° angle.
• Refer to the interconnect drawing (next page).

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1-5

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

Figure 2 Recommended
MedLAN Wiring

WebView
3,000 Feet total length

...
Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #n

...
Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #n

...
Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #n

...
Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc Wtc
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #n

1-6 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

Web Service Configuration

WebVIEW is designed to talk to a set of Web Services that are

listening on Port 8080. If because of network considerations this
is determined to be a problem, the Web Services can be turned
off, and an alternate method of communications will be used that
goes through the web server on port 80.

Note: Using port 80 and turing OFF the web services will greatly
reduce the throughput of the system. As cgi scripts will be
required, to do all processing of WebService commands.

Below is an example Web Services configuration session.

Figure 3 Web Service Remote

Login

NOTE: Web Services for the WebVIEW 3.0 is ENABLED by

default.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1-7

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

Security Setup

WebVIEW has the following security levels:

• None: WebVIEW poses no security, any one that connects to

the WebVIEW can do anything.
• Basic: WebVIEW requires each person that connects to log
into the WebVIEW system. WebVIEW support 10 registers
uses plus a GUEST account. Each user is required to have a
password, while the GUEST account does not require a
password. Each user can be assigned permissions that if
allowed, allows Weld Control information to be changed.
The GUEST user can be disabled if required.

• LDAP: Same as the Basic with the exception that there is no

GUEST account and passwords are checked against a Plant
wide LDAP system, using either SIMPLE or SASL
authentication. WebVIEW caches the authentication request
from the LDAP server, and as long as the supplied password
matches the cached response, no LDAP challenge will be
required. If security setting are changed or the WebVIEW is
power cycled all users will be checked. Under LDAP no user
passwords are stored in non-volatile memory on the
WebVIEW.
NOTE : LDAP may require additional paid engineering cost to
configure for each customers configuration.

When using Basic or LDAP,WebVIEW logs the name of the user,

while using None, WebVIEW logs GUEST as the user, when
reporting activity into the Logs.

Note: All passwords are sent using standard ”basic

authentication”, between the web browser and theWebVIEW
unit. As such Basic security level is recommended, as non-
corporate passwords can be used, plus the ability to use the
”Users” as groups of people, using a standard name and
password for all in a single group.

1-8 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

WebVIEW has 4 options when setting up security.

• None (N). This option disables all security.

• Basic (B). This option enables Basic authentication.
• LDAP (L). This option enables LDAP authentication.
• Reset (R). This option clears the WebVIEW user list. But keeps
the current authentication type.
Only LDAP examples are shown as they are the most
complicated to configure. Setting up the users permissions for
Basic and LDAP Authentication will be shown in another
chapter.

Figure 4 LDAP Remotefep Simple

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1-9

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

Figure 5 LDAP with SASL

1 - 10 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

Bank Integration with WebVIEW

WebVIEW can be connected to some versions of the WTC’s Bank

system. If the Bank system is being used the bank integration
manager must be enabled. This manager uses port 1152 on
WebVIEW for communications. The protocol used is a propriety
WTC protocol between the Bank system and WebVIEW .

Figure 6 Example Bank

Configuration

NOTE: Bank Integration for the WebVIEW 3.0 is ENABLED by

default.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1 - 11

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

DEP Network Sharing

WebVIEW allows the use of a DEP on the same MedLan Network

that WebVIEW itself uses. If a DEP is not going to be used on the
MedLan Network, WebVIEW can be configured not to look for or
share the network bandwidth with a DEP. The default is to allow
the use of a DEP on the network. It is enabled by default.

NOTE: It is recommended that this option is left enabled. As

when no DEP is detected, WebVIEW will slowly stop checking
until a maximum wait between checks is reached. A result of this
is that when a DEP is connected to a running network, it will take
a while for the WebVIEW to notice and start sharing the network.

Figure 7 Example DEP Network

Share Login

NOTE: DEP Network Sharing for the WebVIEW 3.0 is ENABLED

by default.

1 - 12 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Introduction and Installation

Log Information Display

WebVIEW by default displays new information at the top of the

list of Information. This can be changed to log new information
at the bottom of the list. This affects webpage logging only.

Figure 8 Web Page Logging

WebVIEW Operation Guide 1 - 13

M-038140
Introduction and Installation

This page is intentionally left blank.

1 - 14 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Configuration of WebVIEW 2

About this Chapter

This chapter describes

• Requirements for configuring WebVIEW.

• Common Setup
• Network (IP) configuration
• Web Services
• Security Setup
• Bank Integration
• Log Display direction.

Common Configuration Requirements

This section describes the common configuration requirements

for the WebVIEW unit. The configuration in this chapter require
the ability to connect to the WebVIEW using the console port of
the WebVIEW

Requirements
• A computer with a standard 9-pin serial port
• A terminal emulation program
• A standard 9 pin Male to 9 pin Female Serial cable.
The following section describes the common method to do the
configuration outlined in this chapter.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 2 - 15

M-038140
Configuration of WebVIEW

Setup
1. Connect the computer to the WebVIEW with the 9 pin to 9
pin serial cable.
2. Configure the terminal emulation program.
• 9600 baud,
• 8 data bits,
• No parity,
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control. (under Hyperterm set it to NONE.)
3. Press RETURN on the computer, at this point you should see
a remotefep login: prompt. If the prompt is not seen, then
press CONTROL + D, then repeat this step.

Configure WebVIEW to a Plant Network

WebVIEW is designed to connect to a network, either plant wide
or a local area network. As such IP configuration information is
required to configure the WebVIEW. The following information
is required to configure the WebVIEW for connection to a
network.
• Is DHCP used in your facility? The following information is
not required if DHCP is enabled in your facility. The
Hardware address can be found on a label on the side of the
WebVIEW unit.
• IP Address
• NetMask
• Broadcast Address
• Is a gateway required?
• Gateway IP address if required.
At the remotefep login: login as the user config to start the
configuration process.

2 - 16 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Configuration of WebVIEW

Network Configuration

WebVIEW is designed to connect to a plant wide network, as

such WebVIEW requires configuration of its IP address. The
information required to configure the unit is outlined on the
"WebVIEW Network configuration Worksheet" in Appendix A. The
information can be gathered from the group that handles the
plant-wide network. If connection to the plant-wide network is
not possible, a local network can be configured, as shown in
Appendix A, along with an example Configuration Worksheet.

To set up the network configuration, follow these instructions:

1. Press <CTRL-D>. A login prompt should appear. If not, re-

check the cables and terminal settings and try again.
2. At the login prompt, log in with the user name of 'config'.
3. Using the "WebVIEW Network Configuration Worksheet" in
Appendix A, answer the questions that are presented.
NOTE: Values typed into the responses are NOT validated. As a precaution,
Validation double-check all values before accepting. No harm will be done if values
are wrong, but the configuration process will need to be repeated.

4. When a message saying it is safe to power off the unit

appears, turn off the power, wait 30 seconds and turn the
power back on.
The unit should be on the network. If not, double-check all
Ethernet cables and the network connection. Repeat as needed.

Below is an example of a configuration session.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 2 - 17

M-038140
Configuration of WebVIEW

Figure 9 Configuration Screen

2 - 18 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Configuration of WebVIEW

This page is intentionally left blank.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 2 - 19

M-038140
The WebVIEW Console 3
The WebVIEW console consists of three main areas where
information is displayed:
• The Status Area
• The Header Area
• The Data Display Area.

Header Area

Data Display Area

Status Area

This screen consists of three components:

• WCU status Area: Shows the current controls that are

connected to WebVIEW, and their current fault status.
• Header Area: When an item is selected, a system of menus is
displayed that indicate the actions that can be performed on
the given item.
• Data Display Area: The section of the display where
interactions with the user occur.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 3 - 21

M-038140
The WebVIEW Console

The Status Area

The Status Area is used to display the present status of all

controls connected to WebVIEW. The area is updated about every
30 seconds. Use this area to select the menu for the System or a
weld control. Weld controls are organized by channel. Only
controls that are on-line are displayed. If a control goes off-line,
after a brief time period, the control is dropped from the list. If a
control is brought back on-line, it may take up to five minuets for
WebVIEW to connect and configure itself to the new control. If a
channel has no controls connected, the status indicator turns
black. If the WebVIEW does not have a Channel, the channel
indicator is not shown. (i.e., single-channel WebVIEW units will
show only Channel 0.)

System: Brings up System menu

Channel status: Shows the
status of a channel. The
status is either online or
offline.
Device / Weld Control Name:
Brings up the display to change
or add settings for a weld control
by name.

System Channel Device / Weld Control

Green System OK Channel OK Weld Control OK
Red System Error - Major Fault
Yellow - - Alert / Minor Fault
Black - Channel Offline Device / Weld
Control Offline
Blue - Channel Offline Device is in No Weld

3 - 22 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
The System Menu 4

About this Chapter

This chapter describes the following functions:

• System log.
• Network-wide WCU status.
• Network-wide WCU programming.
• System files.
• Web-based configuration.
Figure 10 Initial display in
System Log

Software version number

System Log Web-based Setup

Network-wide WCU status Stand-alone Files/Applications

Network-wide Programming

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 25

M-038140
The System Menu

System Log

System Log logs information, status and problems that occur

within the WebVIEW unit itself. Figure 11 shows the opening Log
menu. It gives two selections: VIEW the system log, or SAVE the
file to disk. Selecting SAVE presents the normal file requestor,
allowing naming the log file before saving the log to disk. This
file can be imported into a spreadsheet that supports CSV
(comma-separated values format) files.

Figure 11 Opening System Log

menu

View Log as Save the file in .CSV format

(comma-separated values)

Selecting VIEW will bring up the log, as in Figure 12 on page 4-

25. The Log Area displays the following information:

• Type of Event. Events are of three types:

• NOTICE -- General notice.
• FAULT -- Major problem has occurred.
• ALERT -- Recoverable error.

• Time/Date Stamp. To be accurate, the date must be set.

Display format is in YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.
• Additional Information. Additional information about the
event will be posted here. The information displayed is
specific to the event.
• Event. The actual event that occurred.

4 - 26 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Figure 12 Example of a normal

startup screen (4 channels)

PRINT Main Area only

Log type Event

Time/Date stamp Additional event information

Use the PRINT button to print only the Main Area of the display.
This produces a better print-out than printing the entire screen
(which is the default if using the web browser’s Print option).

The example in Figure 12 above shows a normal startup of a

four- (4) channel WebVIEW.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 27

M-038140
The System Menu

Network-wide WCU Status

The Network-wide WCU Status area allows viewing all system-

wide status information, as in Figure 13 below. On this screen,
you can view in real-time all faults and events that occur on all
WCUs that are connected to this WebVIEW. The Stepper Status of
all controls and steppers appear sorted in priority of closest to
the end of stepper. Selecting the Monitor type, then pressing the
VIEW button, displays the given program.

Figure 13 Network-wide WCU

Status area

View selected status

Display the Fault Event for all controls

View the Stepper Status for all controls

4 - 28 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Fault Monitor

Figure 14 shows an example of the Fault Monitor. It allows real-

time viewing of FAULTS, EVENTS and/or NOTICES. After
selecting the type of data to view, pressing the START button
will start the monitor. The channel status indicators show data
coming in from each of the channels. The retrieved information
will be listed in the Monitor Area. It lists only the last 50 items.

Figure 14 Fault Monitor

opening screen

Enable Faults Enable Events Enable Notices

Channel Status indicators Start monitor

Monitor area

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 29

M-038140
The System Menu

Figure 15 Example Status

Monitor screen

Stop monitor

Time/Date stamp Type

Channel/Device number Monitored item

WCU name

Each item received is tagged with the following:

• Name of the WCU that caused the item.
• The channel and device number, in the format "[channel :
device]".
• The time and date when WebVIEW received the item from
the WCU.
• The type of item.
Pressing the STOP button issues a graceful shutdown of the
Monitor program. This is the recommended way to stop the
program.(Issue the STOP command before switching web pages.

4 - 30 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Network-wide WCU Stepper Status

The Network-wide Stepper Status Display (Figure 16 on page 4-

29) displays a graph of all the stepper status of all the steppers
for each WCU connected to WebVIEW. The display is ordered
from closest to the end of stepper at the top. Any stepper in reset
will not be displayed (WCU-dependent). Display of the stepper’s
present Status is also WCU-dependent. Some controls can
display status as a percentage of stepper complete, while others
only support a limited status information.

To print only the Main Area, press the PRINT button.

NOTE: Not all web browsers are able to print the graph area of the display.

Clicking on the WCU presents the Main Menu for that control.

Figure 16 Network-wide Stepper

Status screen

Print the Main Area

WCU Status Graphical representation

Stepper number of stepper status

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 31

M-038140
The System Menu

Network-Wide Programming

The Network-wide Programming menu selects WCU-based

programming that involves more than one (1) WCU on the
WebVIEW network.

• WCU to WCU: The program allows copying programmable

data from one WCU to another. See Figure 17 below, and
Figure 18 on page 4-32.
Figure 17 Network-wide
Programming menu

Network Copy

4 - 32 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

WCU to WCU

Selecting a source From WCU, the system will determine which

controls are compatible with the WCU and list those in the To
list. It will also set the limits for the number of sequences, linear
steppers and auto steppers that the control supports. When GO
is pressed, any items checked and in the range selected will be
transferred to the To WCU. Progress of the transfer appears in
the Status area.

NOTE: The Event of the transfer to the To WCU may be missed in the Event
log. This is normal. The Transfer status area shows the true status of
each copy.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 33

M-038140
The System Menu

Figure 18 WCU to WCU Data

transfer

Source WCU Start transfer Destination WCU

Ending item number Transfer status area

Item selection Starting item number

4 - 34 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Stand-alone Files/Applications

The Stand-alone Files and Application area (Figure 19 below) is

a page of links to applications and other files that can be
downloaded from WebVIEW. To download an item, click on the
link. This will initiate the default action for the download type.

Figure 19 Stand-alone Files and

Application area

Link to downloadable zipped DataColl .exe file

Link to downloadable PDF manual

• Dc.zip: Stand-alone data collection program.
• WebVIEW.pdf: PDF manual made available for download.
• Other Applications / Files will be added as the WebVIEW
software is updated.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 35

M-038140
The System Menu

Data Collection Application

Use the stand-alone Data Collection application to view and log

WCU data in .CSV (comma-separated value) files, in real time.
Clicking on the dc.zip link will activate WinZipTM, "unzipping"
the application. Before attempting to unzip, first choose the drive
and set up the directory/folder for the application, then unzip
into your chosen location. After the application program
DataColl.exe is unzipped, double-clicking on it will start the
program and appear (Figure 20 on page 4-35).

First, supply the IP Address of WebVIEW and the Channel to

monitor. Next. add the request to the Collection Request screen.
Choose the WCU and the type of data to view in the View drop-
down box and click the Collect button. Data will appear in the
Data Screen area and the path and logged WCU .CSV files will
appear in the Tree Screen area. Notice that the Collect button
toggled into a Stop button. Clicking on Stop will stop data
collection. Also notice the radio button choice of logging data by
WCU by name or device number and a check box to send data
types into separate files. Right-clicking on a file in the Tree area
presents a choice of programs in which to open the .CSV file.

4 - 36 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Figure 20 Data Collection

Application screen

1. Supply IP address of 2. Add the Address to 3. Choose Path, WCU, type

the WebVIEW and the Collection Request of data to view; then
Channel to view drop-down list box. click the Collect button.

Folder / File Tree screen area Data Screen area

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 37

M-038140
The System Menu

Web-Based Setup

The Web-based Setup page (Figure 21 below) allows some

configuration of WebVIEW through your web browser.

• Set System Time: Allows updating WebVIEW's time without

going into the console mode. The computer that is running
the browser sets the time displayed on this page. The time is
automatically updated as the Computer’s time changes.
Press the Set Time button to send the displayed time to
WebVIEW.
• Update System: Allows updates to be applied to WebVIEW.
(Instructions will be included in all updates.)
• Edit Permissions: This allows the operator to set passwords
and edit the access level of users on the WebVIEW.
• System and Channel Names: This setup allows an operator
to rename the channels on the network.
• Ethernet Connected Devices: Permits the operator to specify
weld controls that the WebVIEW will monitor.
• Repeat / Remove: This setup displays the time in minutes
that the WebVIEW will monitor the network for an offline
condition of weld controls. The remove setup, sets a time
limit that a control can be offline before it is removed from
the sidebar.
• Reboot WebVIEW System: This setup allows the operator to
reboot the WebVIEW.

4 - 38 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

Figure 21 Web-based Setup

page

Path to WebVIEW update file

Set WebVIEW time

Send Update to WebVIEW

Edit User Permissions of the WebVIEW

Rename System / Devices Rename Channels / Devices

Set Ethernet Devices to monitor

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 39

M-038140
The System Menu

Figure 22 Setup Ethernet The Ethernet Connected Device screen is used to configure the
Devices weld control(s) that the WebVIEW will monitor on the ethernet
segment. Enter if IP address of the weld control that the
WebVIEW will monitor in a channel below.

4 - 40 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 The System Menu

This page is intentionally left blank.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 4 - 41

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu 5

About this Chapter

This chapter describes the following functions:

• Weld Control log.

• Weld Control Programming.
• Weld Control Status.
• Weld Control Information.
• Archiving Weld Control programs.
Clicking on any Weld Control Unit (WCU) in the Status Area
presents the screen (Figure 23 below) in the Menu Area. Clicking
on the Weld Control Chosen button allows changing the name
and downloading to the WCU.

Figure 23 WCU Status Area

Weld Control Chosen and WCU program ID #

Name Change button

WCU’s data log WCU information

Programming the WCU WCU’s status Archiving

WCU’s programs

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 43

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

WCU Log

The WCU Log logs information, status and problems that occur
with the WCU. Figure 24 shows the Log menu open and the
offering of six options. Use the first four check boxes to filter out
the data of interest. The last two buttons are action selections:
VIEW the WCU log selected, or SAVE the file to disk.

Figure 24 WCU Log menu

Data of interest Save the Log as a .CSV file

(comma-separated values)
View the Log as chosen

Selecting VIEW displays the log (as in Figure 25 on page 5-45).

The WCU Log Area displays the type information requested by

the filter boxes checked. The latest data is ordered at the bottom
of the list.

• Type of Data:
• NOTICE: General notice.
• FAULTS: Faults that have occurred.
• EVENTS: Data Change Events.
• DATA: Weld Spot Data

• Time/Date Stamp: To be accurate, the date must be set.

Display format is in YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.
Selecting SAVE will bring up the normal file requestor, allowing
naming the log file before saving the log to disk. This file can be
imported into a spreadsheet that supports .CSV files.
5 - 44 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide
M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Figure 25 Example of WCU Log

(Stepper 07 selected)

Prints the Main Area only Reset all Faults

Description of the event

Log type
Additional event information
Time / date stamp

Press the PRINT button to print only the Main Area of the
display. This produces a better printout than printing the entire
screen (which is the default if using the web browser’s Print
option.
WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 45
M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Programming the WCU

Figure 26 shows the WCU PROGRAM menu open and offering

three options. The first selection is a drop-down box for choosing
an item in the WCU program. The last two buttons let you VIEW
or EDIT a selected item. Only one sequence, setup or stepper
program may be edited at a time.

Figure 26 PROGRAM menu

Edit the selected item

View the selected item

Program item to be selected

Figure 27 Entries in Program

menu

All WCU data selected Save all data to an

ASCII file (American
View all programmable Standard Code for
data in selected WCU. Information Interchange)

The example above shows all data in the WCU selected to be

viewed or saved to disk.
5 - 46 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide
M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Viewing and Printing Programs

Figure 28 shows the screen when a program item is selected for

VIEW.

Figure 28 VIEW a selected item

Prints the screen area below this line.

Currently selected WCU’s sequence 01 program and data

Using the PRINT button allows printing only the sequence area
of the display. This produces a better print-out than printing the
entire screen (which is the default if using the web browser’s
Print option).

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 47

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Editing Programs

Figure 29 shows the screen displayed when item sequence 01

was selected for EDIT. Sequence 01 was automatically uploaded
from the WCU and displayed. Editing begins by clicking on and
highlighting the function of interest. Editing ends by
downloading the final edited program to the WCU.

Figure 29 EDIT a selected

program

Add notes about this specific weld schedule (40 character max)

Insert weld function

Weld schedule of current device

Deletes highlighted function

Downloads the final edit

to the Sequence range
selected. Applies the edit change.

Uploads changes to
the WCU.

5 - 48 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Inserting Functions to a Program

Figure 30 displays the Function List screen after the INSERT

button (Step 2) was clicked. Find the function to insert (by using
the slide bar if necessary) and highlight that function by clicking
on it. Click on the Accept button to insert, or the Cancel button if
it was the wrong function choice. When a function is accepted, it
is placed AFTER the highlighted function chosen in Step 1.

Figure 30 INSERT a selected

function

1. Highlight the 2. Click on Insert.

desired function. .

3. The Function List appears.

4. Find the function by using the slide bar.

5. Highlight the function to insert after Step 1 by clicking on it.

6. Either Accept or Cancel the selected function.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 49

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

View Linear Stepper

The linear stepper for each device on the network can be viewed,
printed or edited. Selecting linear stepper one, then view, the
operator can view the screen shown in the figure below. This
screen shows the current parameters of linear stepper number
one. This view can be printed.

Figure 31 Viewing a linear

stepper

PRINT the stepper view.

Linear stepper parameters.

5 - 50 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Edit Single Linear Stepper Program Status

Figure 32 shows the stepper edit menu. Once edit is pressed, the
screen below appears. The edit stepper screen works in the same
fashion that the schedule program screen, except there is no pop-
up window. The stepper programming screen also allows the
operator to add a 40 character note to an individual stepper.

Figure 32 Stepper #01 being

edited.
VIEW the item selected.
Status item to be selected.
.

Add note to this stepper (40 character max)

EDIT the variables of the stepper.

Click the PRINT button to print only the Status Area of the
display. This produces a better print-out than printing the entire
screen (which is the default if using the web browser’s Print
option).

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 51

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Viewing Single Auto Stepper Program Status

Figure 33 shows the device status menu open with the initial
offering of four options. The first selection is a drop-down box
for choosing an item in the WCU status. The second choice is the
type of Stepper (Auto) and the last two buttons let you VIEW or
EDIT the item selected. After choosing Stepper 01, Auto and
VIEW, the screen displays the PRINT option and the WCU Auto
Stepper #01 status. Not all WCUs feature Auto steppers. If not,
an "Auto Steppers Not Supported" message will be displayed.

Figure 33 VIEW Auto Stepper

status

Status item to be selected. View the item selected.

.
Edit the item selected.

Prints the Status below this line

Click the PRINT button to print only the Status Area of the
display. This produces a better print-out than printing the entire
screen (which is the default if using the web browser’s Print
option).

5 - 52 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

View Stepper Status

Figure 34 shows the current WCU’s All Steppers status screen

with All Steppers chosen the drop-down box. The VIEW, EDIT,
RESET and PRINT options are offered. Clicking on a Stepper
box displays that stepper’s status, and may be reset exclusively.
Clicking VIEW will revert back to All Stepper Status view.

NOTE: The Auto Stepper Status option is WCU-dependent and may not be
supported.

Figure 34 VIEW all steppers’

status

Reset ALL steppers. View all steppers’ status.

.
Single stepper program only.

Click here to display Stepper 1 status (see Fig. 26).

Stepper 1 may be reset exclusively.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 53

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Viewing WCU I/O Status

Figure 35 shows the WCU IO Status screen. IO Status was

chosen in the drop-down box, then the VIEW button clicked. The
IO Status screen provides the I/O bit status by Lighting the bit
bulb green when on, and gray when off. The EDIT button is not
supported because the WCU I/O cannot be edited.

Figure 35 View WCU I/O status

.
1. Select IO Status. 2. Click on VIEW. Not supported.

Use the slide bar to view more I/O.

WARNING! Viewing IO Status will affect data collection.

Loss of data can occur.

5 - 54 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Viewing WCU Weld Data Monitor

Figure 36 shows the Weld Monitor screen. Weld Monitor was

chosen in the drop-down box, then the VIEW button clicked. The
Weld Data Monitor Status screen appears below. The EDIT
button is not supported because the weld data cannot be edited.

Figure 36 WCU Weld Data

Monitor screen

.
1. Select WeldData Monitor. 2. Click on VIEW. Not supported.

3. Weld Data Report.

Faults and Alerts Report.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 55

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

WCU Information

Figure 37 shows the screen displayed when the WCU INFO tab
is clicked. Clicking on the PRINT tab prints the WCU
information.

Figure 37 WCU INFO tab

Prints WCU information below this line.

Reset the WCU information.

5 - 56 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Archiving WCU Programs

Figure 38 shows the archive screen after clicking the ARCHIVE

tab. With this screen, back up and restore WCU programs to/
from disk. The path and file name must be entered for proper up-
/downloads. If the file already exists, find the path and file and
enter it via the Browse button. If the file does not exist, one will
be made during the backup process. Assistance will be provided
during the backup process and a file name will be automatically
provided. Before making the first backup attempt, carefully
consider the drive and folder name (if necessary) where the
backup files will reside.

Figure 38 Archive WCU Program

screen

Uploads WCU file to disk. Finds a file and path. Downloads a file to WCU.

Enter a path and file

name to restore the WCU. Check to restore with a Check to change the WCU
different name from that name to that of the name in
of the WCU archive. the Archive file.

If a WCU needs the same program as a different WCU, check the

Override Name check box. This will download a different file
name to the WCU.

If a WCU becomes defective and is replaced, the program for the

site downloaded to the new WCU. If the Set Name check box is
checked, the new WCU will be renamed with the restore file
name.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 57

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Backing Up a WCU Program

Figure 39 shows a the archive screen after clicking on the

BACKUP button. In this screen, select the drive, path and folder
the backup file will reside in. The configuration of this screen
will appear different between different OS (operating systems).
After clicking BACKUP, prepare to wait, as it may take a few
moments for the OS Save As... screen to appear.

Figure 39 Back up WCU

program example

.
1. Click on BACKUP. 2. Choose path and directories. 3. File name is supplied.

4. Click SAVE in MS Windows OS.

5 - 58 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

Restoring a WCU Program

Figure 40 shows a WCU archive screen after first finding the file
and path via Browse…, then clicking on the RESTORE button.
After the RESTORE button is clicked the file is down-loaded to
the WCU and checked. After a few moments, the Restore Status
screen appears, annunciating the results. Clicking on the PRINT
button prints the Restore Status screen.

Figure 40 WCU Restore example

.
1. Find a file via Browse... . 3. Wait for the
Status screen.

2. Choose path and directories.

Prints Restore Status below this line.

WebVIEW Operation Guide 5 - 59

M-038140
Weld Control Unit (WCU) Menu

This page is intentionally left blank.

5 - 60 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Appendix A
This Appendix lists a WebVIEW Network Configuration WorkSheet
on page A-2. It is necessary to fill out this document before
configuration of WebVIEW can be started. Consult your IT or IS
department for the required information.

To aid in filling out this worksheet, refer to the Definitions and

Examples listed on page A-3.

WebVIEW Operation Guide A-1

M-038140
Appendix A

WebVIEW Network Configuration WorkSheet

The following must be filled out before configuration of the Remote FEP can be started.
Usually, the IT or IS department can give you the following information.

Host Name: _________________________ Not used, except for record keeping.

Ethernet Address: ____:____:____:____:____:____ Ethernet address, found on label on

enclosure.

DHCP Used: [ ] YES [ ] NO Retrieves network information from a remote

server.

If NO was answered to the ’DHCP Used:’ question above, the following is required:

IP Address: ____.____.____.____ IP Address of the WebVIEW.

NetMask: ____.____.____.____ Net Mask for this network.

BroadCast Address:____.____.____.____ Broad Cast address for the network.

Gate Way Used: [ ] YES [ ] NO Gateway required to connect to network.

If YES was answered to the 'Gateway Used:' question above:

Gateway Address: ____.____.____.____ Address of the Gateway.

After the above questions are answered, the Remote FEP may then be configured.

NOTE: Information is NOT validated. You must double-check all values.

A-2 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Definitions Following are definitions for these terms:

IP Address: A unique, 32-bit Address for the machine on the

Network.

NetMask: A 32-bit mask which shows how an Internet

address is to be divided into network and host
parts. The NetMask has 1’s in the bit positions
which are used for the network, and 0’s in the bit
positions which are used for the host part.

BroadCast A 32-bit address used to communicate with all

Address: nodes in the network.

GateWay The 32-bit IP address of a "GateWay/Router" used

Address: to bridge multiple networks together.

Examples Examples are in the following forms:

Class "A" Example:

IP Address: 6.200.21.188
NetMask: 255.0.0.0
NetWork: 6.0.0.0
BroadCast Address: 6.255.255.255
GateWay: 6.201.22.121

Class "B" Example:

IP Address: 180.172.1.180
NetMask: 255.255.0.0
NetWork: 180.172.0.0
BroadCast Address: 180.172.255.255
GateWay: 180.172.133.1

Class "C" Example:

IP Address: 192.168.1.180
NetMask: 255.255.255.0
NetWork: 192.168.1.0
BroadCast Address: 192.168.1.255
GateWay: 192.168.1

WebVIEW Operation Guide A-3

M-038140
Appendix A

Network Setup Overview

In this section we are going to cover an in-depth overview of the

WebVIEW setup procedure. Please review the Requirements
Checklist to see if you have all of the information needed to start
setting up your WebVIEW.

Requirements Do you have all of the following?

Checklist
• DHCP Used (Yes/No)*
• IP Address for WebVIEW
• NetMask
• BroadCast Address
• (Optional) Gateway or Routers IP Address.
• LapTop or PC Computer with Serial Port.
• Serial Cable that was shipped with WebVIEW.
* If you answered "Yes" to this question, no other IP information is needed.

WebVIEW Setup Start by connecting the 9-pin connector that came with your
WebVIEW to your serial connection of your computer.

Location of 9-pin connector.

*Note: Please only use the provided cables, not all cables will work.

A-4 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Configure All versions of Windows starting with Windows 95, have a

Hyperterminal communications program called "Hyperterminal". This section
will help the operator setup Hyperterminal step-by-step.

Hyperterminal can be found on a standard Windows installation

under the following menu.
• Start - Programs - Accessories - Communications -
Hyperterminal.
Figure A-1 Hyperterminal main
window.

WebVIEW Operation Guide A-5

M-038140
Appendix A

The operator will then be prompted to give the connection they

are going to create a name.
Figure A-2 Name the connection

To give the connection a name. In this case we are calling the

connection ‘WebVIEW’. The user must select an Icon and then
Click ‘Ok’ to continue.

Assign the The user must select the correct "COM" port that the 9-pin serial
Communications cable will be using to connect to the WebVIEW.
Port NOTE: (For Windows 98 and later) If the operator is unsure of
their COM port address, they can right-click on "My Computer"
and select "Properties". This will being up a window, where the
user can select the "Device Manager" and look under the "ports"
tree to see their COM port number.

Note: Most computers

use COM1 as the
default COM port.

Once you have your

COM port settings,
Click "OK".

A-6 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Communication Use the following setting to connect to the WebVIEW.

Settings
• Set ‘Bits per second’ to 9600
• Set ‘Data bits’ to 8
• Set ‘Parity’ to None
• Set ‘Stop bits’ to 1
• Set ‘Flow control’ to None*
• Click ‘OK’ to accept Port Settings.

NOTE: If any of these settings are incorrect, communications

between your computer and the WebVIEW maybe very erratic.

WebVIEW Operation Guide A-7

M-038140
Appendix A

The Remote Login If all setting are correct you should see a ‘remotefep login:’.
• If not, press the “ENTER” key.
If you still do not see a login prompt:
• press “ctrl-D”.
If both of the above actions do not work, please check the 9-pin
serial cable and Hyperterminal settings.

If, you get the ‘remotefep login:’ prompt, you should consider
saving your Hyperterminal at this point to save the configuration.
Figure A-3 The RemoteFEP login
screen

A-8 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Once the ’remotefep’ screen has come up, the user must
configure the WebVIEW. To do this, the user should type "config"
into the prompt and press enter.
Figure A-4 Config at the
remotefep screen

WebVIEW Operation Guide A-9

M-038140
Appendix A

Changing the Once the user presses the enter key, they will be shown the
Current current configuration settings of the WebVIEW. The user will then
be prompted to change the settings if they desire.
Configuration
To change the current WebVIEW settings, press "Y", if not, press
"N".
Figure A-5 Changing current
WebVIEW settings

A - 10 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

DHCP The system will now ask if you are using DHCP, in most cases the
answer would be ‘N’.

Read the warning given before answering ‘Y’.

Figure A-6 DHCP Configuration

WebVIEW Operation Guide A - 11

M-038140
Appendix A

Entering an IP Enter the IP address given for the WebVIEW box, then press
Address ‘ENTER’.

The system will then display the IP Address entered to allow for
the value to be check. If the number is correct type ‘Y’ then
‘ENTER’ to continue.
Figure A-7 Entering an IP

* The IP Address entered is for example purposes only, your actual address may be
different.

A - 12 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Enter the NetMask Enter the NetMask given for the WebVIEW box, then press
‘ENTER’. The system will then display the Netmask entered to
allow for the value to be check.

If the number is correct type ‘Y’ then ‘ENTER’ to continue.

Figure A-8 NetMask Settings

* The NetMask entered is for example purposes only, your actual netmask may be
different.

WebVIEW Operation Guide A - 13

M-038140
Appendix A

Broadcast Setup Enter the BroadCast Address given for the WebVIEW box, then
press ‘ENTER’.

The system will then display the Broadcast Address entered to

allow for the value to be check.

If the number is correct type ‘Y’ then ‘ENTER’ to continue.

Figure A-9 Broadcast Addressing

* BroadCast Address entered is for example purposes only, your actual address may be
different.

A - 14 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Gateways and If No Gateway/Router is required type ‘N’ then “ENTER”.

Routers
Figure A-10 No gateway
required

If a Router/Gateway is required type ‘Y’ and “ENTER”.

Enter the Router/Gateway address given, then “ENTER”, check

the entered Address, and if correct type ‘Y’ then “ENTER”
Figure A-11 Set the default
gateway address

WebVIEW Operation Guide A - 15

M-038140
Appendix A

Completing the The system will now update the configuration, and shut down.
WebVIEW Setup When the system displays the “Power down” message, it is safe
to unplug the WebVIEW, wait 30 seconds then power the unit back
on.
Figure A-12 Power down
message

A - 16 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
 Appendix A

Wrapping Up the Now, with a computer connected to the network, enter the IP
Setup Address of the WebVIEW unit. You should see a display similar,
to the one on the left.
Figure A-13 WebVIEW intro
screen

*Note, the number of channels and the number of devices are customer specific.

WebVIEW Operation Guide A - 17

M-038140
Appendix A

This page is intentionally left blank.

A - 18 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
Appendix B
This Appendix illustrates connections required between the
WebVIEW and PC(s) used directly, or in a plant’s local network.
Two functional block diagrams follow:

• Configuration Setup, PC to WebVIEW. (Figure B-1)

• WebVIEW Connection to a Plant Network. (Figure B-2)

WebVIEW Operation Guide B-1

M-038140
Appendix B

Figure B-1 Configuration Setup (PC to WebVIEW)

WARNING
POWER
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CONNECTOR
BEFORE SERVICING

WebVIEW
RX 0 RX 1 RX 2 RX 3 DEP RX

TX 0 TX 1 TX 2 TX 3 DEP TX

F1 SLOW BLOW FUSE

2 AMP @ 250V
MEDLAN0 MEDLAN1 MEDLAN2 MEDLAN3 DEP

M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D CONSOLE
L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L P P ETHERNET RS232
2 S 1 2 S 1 2 S 1 2 S 1 2 S 1 2 1

COM port setup:

- 9,600 Baud
- 8 bit, no parity MedLAN Ethernet
- 1 stop bit
- Then see
Appendix A

COM Cable:
9-pin female to 9-pin female
(pin to pin, i.e. 1-1, 2-2, etc.)

B-2 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140
M-038140
:$51,1*
32:(5

WebVIEW Operation Guide

',6&211(&76833/<&211(&725
%()25(6(59,&,1*

:HE9,(:
5; 5; 5; 5;

7; 7; 7; 7;

)6/2:%/2:)86(
$03#9
0('/$1 0('/$1 0('/$1 0('/$1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' &2162/(
/ / / / / / / / / / / / (7+(51(7 56
 6   6   6   6 

&'25
Figure B-2 WebVIEW Connection to a Plant Network

B-3
Appendix B
Appendix B

This page is intentionally left blank.

B-4 Modified: 10/7/05 WebVIEW Operation Guide

M-038140