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OUTOKUMPU TECHNOLOGY

COURIER 6SL and COURIER 5SLSlurry Analyzers

Courier Analyzer Management Instructions For Slurry

Applications

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Contents

1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT............................................................................................................................3

2. PARAMETER MANAGEMENT PROCESS...................................................................................................4

3. INSTALLING THE CMS-APPLICATIONS INTO THE ANALYZER MANAGEMENT STATION PC............6

4. RUNNING THE COURIER PARAMETER MANAGER .................................................................................8

4.1 Setting your user identification ...........................................................................................................8

4.2 Entering analyzer ID, site name and analyzer description.................................................................8

5. HANDLING THE PARAMETERS................................................................................................................10

5.1 Editing the parameters in the spreadsheets.....................................................................................10

Parameters in the sheet MC and MCFL ......................................................................................11

Parameters in the sheet SSM, MXA, CSA, DMA.........................................................................12

Parameters in the sheet Samples................................................................................................13

Parameters in the sheet Primary samplers..................................................................................16

Parameters in the sheet Probe ....................................................................................................17

Parameters in the sheet Assays ..................................................................................................17

Parameters in the sheet Measurement sequence.......................................................................19

Parameters in the sheet State variables......................................................................................20

5.2 Running the parameter conversion routine......................................................................................22

5.3 Editing sample measurement processing models............................................................................23

Syntax of the sample measurement processing model definitions..............................................24

5.4 Loading the parameters into the analyzer........................................................................................28

5.5 Creating a backup file of the parameters .........................................................................................30

5.6 Restoring a parameter backup.........................................................................................................32

5.7 Packing the analyzer data................................................................................................................33

6. READING DATA FROM THE ANALYZER..................................................................................................36

6.1 Reading the calibration data.............................................................................................................36

6.2 Reading the reference and sample measurement data...................................................................37

6.3 Reading the spectrum data ..............................................................................................................38

6.4 Reading the global counters.............................................................................................................39

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1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document contains

Instructions on how to install the CMS-applications into the CourierAnalyzer Management Station PC for configuring and monitoring theanalyzers.

Instructions on how to use the Courier Parameter Manager application forrun time parameter management and for reading various types of datafrom the analyzer for calibration and diagnosing purposes.

Description of the run time parameters, which are always accessible to thecustomer.

Note, Tip and Warning signs used in this document:

This sign stands for information especially worth not icing.

a This sign stands for information of extreme importance.

This sign stands for information including extra advice.


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2. PARAMETER MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Some Courier analyzer parameters have the same default values in all Courierinstallations; the values originate from the installation CD (please note, that theCourier Parameter Manager application and initial analyzer parameters areincluded in the CMS-applications package). Some parameter values, like thosefor the measurement and macro channels, are determined separately for eachanalyzer during the delivery project. The rest of the parameter values are set inthe local Outokumpu office and/or at the installation site during the start-up.

Figure 1. Courier parameter management scheme


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The parameter sets are refined in a number of successive processes, typicallyperformed on several PCs and in several different physical locations. The nextphase uses the results of the previous phase by restoring the parameter backupfrom the media produced in the previous phase.


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3. INSTALLING THE CMS-APPLICATIONS INTO

THE ANALYZER MANAGEMENT STATION PCThis section describes how to install the CMS-applications into the CourierAnalyzer Management Station PC and how to restore the previous parametersettings.

The CMS-applications consists of Courier Parameter Manager application,initial analyzer parameters, and Courier Status Manager application.

The installation process creates a program group called Courier, and a shortcutto the Courier Parameter Manager and Courier Status Manager applications.

If the installer has Windows administrator rights, the shortcuts are added to theAl l usersprofile. If the installer does not have administrator rights, the shortcutsare added only to the profile of the current user.

To install the tools:

1. Run the set up. exefrom the CMS-applications_v_vv directory (v_vv is theversion number of the CMS-applications package) of the delivery CD.

2. Follow the instructions given on the screen.

3. Finish the installation and then start the Courier Parameter Managerapplication.

The main window of the application opens and the Parameter Managementapplication is ready for use.

Figure 2. The main window of the application

If the application was installed into a new folder, everything comes from theinstallation CD and all parameters have the original version specific defaultvalues.

If the application was installed in an existing folder already containing theapplication:

All files in theTool sfolder are replaced with new files from theinstallation CD.


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e original delivery media in a safe place for poss ible use in thefuture.

The cour i er . cf gfile in the Par amsfolder is replaced with a new

cour i er . cf gfile from the installation CD.

All other files in the Par amsfolder and other folders remain intact.

4. Restore the parameter backup made in the previous phase of the deliveryproject. See section 5.6 of this manual for more detailed information.

a Store th


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4. RUNNING THE COURIER PARAMETER

MANAGERThis section describes how to operate in the Courier Parameter Manager.

4.1 Setting your user identification

When the Parameter Manager is started, it prompts you for your useridentification. It is recommended that you use your initials or first name as auser ID. The user ID is included in the log messages and in the parameterbackup files. The log messages are generated when parameter management

actions are performed.

Figure 3. The User identification w indow

Now the main window opens. The main window displays information about theapplication, the parameter settings, and the previous changes made to theparameter settings.

4.2 Entering analyzer ID, site name and analyzer descript ion

When the application is started and in case the system has more than oneanalyzer the analyzer identification must be defined. The program also promptsyou for a site name and an analyzer description if they are not defined.

To enter the analyzer identification (in case of two or more analyzers):

1. At the main menu of the Parameter Manager click on File.

2. Go to the analyzer.

3. Select the analyzer you want to work with


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Figure 4. Analyzer Identification selection

To enter ame and the analyzer description:

1. Go to the main screen of the Parameter Manager.

2. Click Edit. The Edit menu opens.

3. SelectAnalyzer Descr iption from the menu.

4. Enter a new site name and analyzer description into the correspondingfields.

Note that changing the analyzer description causes all parameters to beloaded.

the site n

Figure 5. The Analyzer description w indow

d analyzer belong together. The description is written into theprocessors of the analyzer when the parameter load is performed.

Since the analyzer description is the same in the load file and all processors, itis one of requirements to enable a partial (add on) parameter download. If thedescription is changed in the parameter load file, a full parameter download isalways required.

The site name and the analyzer description are also included in the parameter

backup file.

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5. HANDLING THE PARAMETERS

This section gives a description on how to handle the analyzer run timeparameters, which are always accessible to the customer.

The Outokumpu support personnel normally set other parameters. Ithose other parameters would need to be modif

n caseied, please contact

Outokumpu support personnel for assistance.

tivated from the menus of theCourier Parameter Manager main window.

edels) are defined

directly into the CFG-file with the Parameter Manager.

The parameter values are given in the following order:

Edit the spreadsheets.

g models.

Load the parameters to the analyzer.

1. ser Parameters from the Parameter Manager main windows Edit

2. Change the desired parameter values and save the file.

ager does notwork. You can only edit the cells with blue background.

3. Run the parameter manager conversion routine (Set parameters).

All functions described in this section are ac

Most of the parameter values are located in Excel worksheets. The samplmeasurement processing models (assay calculation mo

Convert the spreadsheet parameters to load format.

Edit the sample measurement processin

5.1 Edit ing the parameters in the spreadsheets

To edit the analyzer parameters in the spreadsheets:

Select Umenu.

You must enable Excel macros, if it is prompted, when the excel-file isloaded, otherwise the parameter transfer to parameter man


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Parameters in the sheet MC and MCFL

The worksheet MC and MCFL contains two parameters that are needed forautomatic measurement cell window change, and window wear detection.

MC / MC feed line parameters

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHParameter name / meaning

Min MaxOriginalfactoryvalue

Unit MCFL

Measurement cell window change

MC window changing interval 0 8 hours 8

Disable automatic window change (for temporary manual use) 0 1 0 0

MC window changing interval

Give here the time of sample flow through the measurement cell, after which themeasurement cell window either is changed automatically when the analyzer isequipped with Automatic Window Changer, or the window should be changedmanually. If this value is 0, automatic window change requests are notgenerated.

Disable automatic window change (for temporary manual use)

Change this value to 1, when the automatic measurement cell window changeis not able to run. If this parameter is 1, automatic window change requests arenot generated.
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Parameters in the sheet SSM, MXA, CSA, DMA

This sheet has one timing parameter for MXA filling.

MXA 1-3

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHParameter name /meaning


Unit MXA1

Sample filling / draining and flush

Minimum ref il ling interval (f rom end of f il ling ) 0 1.0 seconds 1.0

Minimum refilling interval (from end of filling)

This parameter defines the minimum time the sample flow is by-passed in MXAfilling between consecutive filling cycles.
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Parameters in the sheet Samples

Sample lines

GeneralThe sample is in use 0 1 0 1

Long name of the sample (for alarms and event messages) 0 20 Sample n characters Feed

Short name of the sample (large characters in operational state display) 0 10 Sample n characters Feed

High warning limit for primary sample flow (measured in SSD filling) 0 300 L or gal /min 300

Low warning limit for primary sample flow (measured in SSD filling) 0 100 L or gal /min 100

Secondary sampler fillingSSD water prefill time (before feeding sample) 0 0 seconds 0

Sample dilution time (water from tank flush valve into SSD tank) 0 0 seconds 0

SSD filling time till filling considered as ready (0=wait for reaching level sensor) 0 0 seconds 0

Max SSD filling time empty to limit (for no flow detection) 0 15 seconds 15

Time for delaying ready indication (Solids setting time e.g. if water prefill used) 0 0 seconds 0

MAX SSD re-filling time back to sensor limit 0 10 seconds 10

Froth killing spray used during fill and measurement 0 1 1 1

X-ray measurementNormal sample measurement time 0 30 seconds 30

Calibration sample collectionCalibration sample measurement time 0 60 seconds 60

Number of calibration sample cuts per sampling instance 0 20 20

Composite sample collectionComposite sample collection interval 0 0 minutes 60

Number of comp sample cuts per sampling instance 0 1 1

Max time (from triggering) to collect comp sample 0 15 minutes 15

Minimum interval to collect comp sample (if on demand controlled prim flow running) 0 10 minutes 10

Max wait for prim flow (without triggering the flow if on demand controlled prim flow) 0 5 minutes 5Device for collecting composite sample (0=no device, 1=MXA, 2=CSA) 0 2 0 1

CSA position for MC sample flow if composite sample taken with CSA 0 2 0 0

Original

factory

value

Unit Sample 1Parameter name / meaning Min Max

The sample is in use

Set this value to 1, if the sample is in use, and to 0, if the sample is not in use.

Long name of the sample (for alarms and event messages)

Give here a descriptive name to the sample. This name is shown in the alarms,commands, and events relating this sample line.

Short name of the sample (large characters in operational state display)

Give here the short name of the sample. This name is shown on the PCSOperational State screen, when the sample line is being measured.


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High warning limi t for primary sample flow (measured in SSD filling)

This is the limit for generating the primary flow high (prim flow high) alarm. If theprimary flow rate (calculated from the filling of the MXA tank) exceeds this limit,

the alarm is generated.

Low warning limit for primary sample flow (measured in SSD filling)

This is the limit for generating the primary flow low (prim flow low) alarm. If theprimary flow rate is below this limit the alarm is generated.

SSD water prefi ll t ime (before feeding sample)

This parameter can be used for sample diluting in the Secondary SamplingDevice collection tank if required. Some process samples having a strongtendency of settling might require it. The parameter defines a water prefill time,thorough the tank flush valve, preceding the sample filling into the SecondarySampling Device.

Sample dilut ion t ime (water from tank fl ush valve into SSD tank)

This parameter can be used for sample diluting in the Secondary SamplingDevice collection tank if required. Some process samples having a strongtendency of settling might require it. The parameter defines a water dilution timewhile filling the sample into the Secondary Sampling Device tank.

SSD filling time til l fi lling considered as ready (0=wait for reaching level sensor)

This parameter decides the method of using the level switch in the SecondarySampling Device collection tank. In case the parameter value is set to zero(factory default) the sample No Flow detection is done already at tank fillingphase. That is based on the timing parameter of the next parameter line asMax SSD filling time from empty to limit (for no flow detection).

In case a time in seconds is defined the filling time is fixed and the No Flowdetection remains to be judged as defined in the Sample MeasurementProcessing Models, see chapter 5.3.

Max SSD filling time from empty to limit (for no flow detection)

This parameter is used as timing for No Flow detection in case the level senor isused for the purpose (factory default).

Time for delaying ready indication (Solids setting t ime e.g. if water prefill used)

This parameter can be used for setting a delay preceding the samplemeasurement phase in case the sample dilution is used.


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MAX SSD refilling time back to sensor limit

This parameter defines a time in which the sample level must reach the levelsensor when refilled after the first filling from empty to limit. Incase the level

sensor is used for No Flow detection a failure in refilling will lead to No Flowalarm of the concerned process sample.

Normal sample measurement time

This is the normal sample X-ray measurement time.

For Courier 6 SL in 3-4 multiplexer systems 15 seconds measurement time islong enough for most streams. For 1-2 multiplexer systems 30 seconds isnormally used.

For Courier 5 the measurement time should be between 30 and 60 seconds

Some streams might require longer measurement times consult the calibrationmanual

Calibration sample measurement time

This is sample X-ray measurement time, while calibration sample is taken. Ameasurement time 2-4 times longer than the normal measurement time isrecommended.

Number of calibration sample cuts per sampling instance

Give here the number of calibration sample cuts taken in one calibrationmeasurement. Each cut takes about 2 seconds so with a calibrationmeasurement time of 15 seconds only 7-8 cuts are taken even if a largernumber has been specified.

Composite sample collection interval

Give here the interval for collecting composite samples. Parameter value 0

means that composite sampling is disabled.

Number of comp sample cuts per sampling instance

Give here the number of composite sample cuts taken during one compositesample cutting. Parameter value 0 means that composite sampling is disabled.If the primary sample flow in l/min is divided by 2 you get approximately thatnumber of ml :s in each cut.


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Max time (from tr iggering) to collect comp sample

If the sample flow is not ready for composite sample cutting by this time fromstarting the sample flow, the composite sampling is considered as failed.

Minimum interval to collect comp sample (if on demand controlled prim flow running)

This is the minimum time in between two composite sample operations.

Max wait for prim fl ow (without triggering the flow if on demand controlled prim flow)

This parameter tells how long time the composite sampling process waits forthe sample line to appear in the normal measurement sequence, before thecontrolled sample flow request is triggered.

Device for collect ing composite sample (0=no device, 1=MXA, 2=CSA)

This parameter defines the device that is used for collecting the compositesamples. Parameter value 0 means that the composite sampling is disabled.

CSA posit ion fo r MC sample flow if composite sample taken with CSA

This parameter is needed, when the device used is CSA.

Parameters in the sheet Primary samplers

Primary sampler (PrS) parameters

HHHHHHHHHHParameter name /meaning


Unit PrS1

Sample cutter water flush time 0 0 seconds 0

Cleaning interval of the sampler 0 0 minutes 0

This sheet contains two timing parameters for primary sampler cleaning.

Sample cutter water flush time

This parameter defines the sample cutter water flush time.

Cleaning interval of the sampler

This parameter defines how often the sample cutter is washed.
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Parameters in the sheet Probe

Probe unit parameters

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHParameter name / meaning


Unit

Automatic MC window change and MC maintenance

MC window film consumpt ion warning limit 0 600 film changes 600

MC window film consumpt ion alarm limit 0 700 film changes 700

These parameters define the generation of Window film reel low warning, andlow alarm alarms.

These parameters are applicable only in analyzers with Automatic WindowChanger.

MC window film consumption warning limit

This parameter defines how many film changes since the reset of filmconsumption pulse counter can be done before the film consumption warning isgenerated.

MC window fi lm consumpt ion alarm limit

This parameter defines how many film changes since the reset of filmconsumption pulse counter can be done before the film consumption alarm isgenerated.

Assay variables are processed the following way:

te is that the present measurement hasgenerated a valid calculated value.

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The retrieved calculated value is valid (was within calibration boundarieswhen measured).

If the number of valid calculated values (including the presentmeasurement) is equal to or larger than the minimum number ofmeasurements required, the updated analysis value is generated as thearithmetic average of the valid calculated values.

If the analysis history buffer does not contain the required minimum numberof sample measurements that meet the age and validity criteria, thepresent analysis value will not be updated. If an analysis variable value isnot updated for this reason, the status variable of the sample line is set tosample name assay upd error (the code is FE in the general data / statusfield of the measurement X-ray data).

A record is saved in the analysis variable history buffer. The recordcontains the calculated value of the present measurement, together withinformation about its validity in the generation of moving average, and the

analysis value (old or updated) together with information about its validityand update.

The parameters for this definition are:

Sample line 1 assays

HHHHHHHHHHHHParameter name Min MaxOriginalfactoryvalue

Unit A1

Assay name or symbol 10 SnAm characters S1 A1

Assay var iable in use 0 1 1 number 1

Minimum nbr of values required for filtering 0 10 1 nbr of records 1

Maximum nbr of values used for filtering 0 10 1 nbr of records 1

Value range low bound 0 0 same as assay unit 0

Value range high bound 0 100 same as assay unit 100

Validity time from update 0 30 minutes 30

Maximum age of values used for filtering 0 0 minutes 0

Assay name or symbol

Give here the name for the assay variable. The name can be seen in samplemeasurement processing models.

Assay var iable in use

Set this parameter value to 1, if the assay is in use, otherwise set it to 0.

Value range low bound

This parameter defines the calibration low bound for the assay.
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Value range high bound

This parameter defines the calibration high bound for the assay.

Minimum nbr of values required for fil tering

This value defines how many calculated assay values are at least used forupdating the filtered analysis value.

Maximum nbr of values used for filtering

This value defines how many calculated assay values are at most used forupdating the filtered analysis value.

Maximum age of values used for f iltering

This parameter defines how old calculated assay values are accepted to assayfiltering.

Validity time from update

This parameter defines how long time the filtered assay value stays valid afterthe update, if no new update occurs. Validity time = 0 means that the validitytime checking is disabled.

Parameters in the sheet Measurement sequence

Measurement sequence

HHHHHParameter name / meaning Min MaxOriginalfactoryvalue

Unit 1

Number of steps skipped in restart after end of sequence 0 99 0 0

Steps 1-10 (-1 = continue from restart point) -1 18 Sample number 1

These parameters define the order in which the samples are measured.

Number of steps skipped in restart after end of sequence

When the analyzer system is restarted the sequence always starts from thebeginning. Thus in the beginning a special startup sequence can beprogrammed

The Number of st eps ski pped i n r est ar t af t er end of sequenceparameter defines how many items from the start of queue are passed, when allthe queue items have been processed, and the sequence is restarted.
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This parameter makes it also possible to have several measurement sequencespermanently in the memory. Each sequence ends with a -1 and starts from thepoint designated by this parameter. When the parameter is changed to start adifferent sequence the previous sequence is brought to its end but after that the

new sequence is started

Steps nn-mm (-1 = continue from restart point)

The queue has a maximum of 99 usable slots. Each queue slot defines onesample measurement. After the last used slot must be at least one end indicator(-1).

Each time the sequence is changed the analyzer system much berestarted. Then the sequence starts from the fi rst sample on the list notfrom the restart after end of sequence point.

Parameters in the sheet State variables

Device group 17

Parameter name / meaning Min MaxOriginalfactoryvalue

Unit 17/1/1

State variable text 20 char tersac Devgrp 17 SV1

Alarm class (0/1/2=None/Low/High) 0 2 0 0

Alarm ack (1=YES) 0 1 0 0

State 0 text 17 State 0 characters State 0

State 1 text 17 State 1 chara tersc State 1

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Device group 18

HHHHHHHHHParameter name /

meaning

Min MaxOriginalfactory

value

Unit 18/1/1

State variable text 20 characters Devgrp 18 SV1

Alarm class (0/1/2=None/Low/High) 0 2 0 0

Alarm ack (1=YES) 0 1 0 0



These parameters define the user definable state variables, the values of whichare set from the connected automation system or the Analyzer Managementstation

State variable text

Give here the description of the state variable.

Alarm class (0/1/2=None/Low/High)

Alarm class alternatives are:

0 = the variable is not an alarming variable. It is not shown in the PCSalarm display.

1 = the alarm priority is low.

2 = the alarm priority is high. It is displayed before the low priority alarms inthe PCS alarm display.

Alarm ack (1=YES)

If the alarm acknowledge is on (=1), the state variable value change from 0 to 1causes the flash of the PCS alarm lamp. This parameter is not applicable, if theAlarm class parameter has the value 0.

State 0 text

This is the description of the normal state (value 0) of the variable.

State 1 text

This is the description of the alarm state (value 1) of the variable. The alarmmessage in the PCS display consists of State variable text and State 1 textseparated with one space character.
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5.2 Running the parameter conversion routine

The conversion routine is used for transferring the parameter data from thespreadsheet generated text file into the binary load file.

1. To run the conversion routine select Set Parameters from the ParameterManger main windows menu File.

Wait for the conversion to be completed.

2. Click OK, whenthe conversion routine has completed.

The new parameter values can now be loaded into the analyzer. See thesection 5.4 Loading the parameters into the analyzer for detailed instructions.


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5.3 Edit ing sample measurement processing models

To edit sample measurement processing models:

1. Select Modelsfrom the Parameter Manager main windows Edit menu.The model editor opens.

Figure 6. Model editor. Shown fi rst models wi th symbols and then withvariable names

2. Select the sample tab and edit the model.


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3. When you are finished, click OK.

If changes were made, the system prompts you for a modificationcomment

Figure 7. The Modification comment w indow

The user ID and the comment field can be edited as needed. The date,time, and user ID are automatically added to the logged comment.

Click OKto close the window.

The comments are stored in the cour i er . l ogfile. The file is in the logs folderand can be viewed with simple text editors like Wordpad. (Wordpad is aWindows accessory application).

The models are stored directly in the binary load file, and therefore, noconversion is needed after changing the models.

Syntax of the sample measurement processing model definitions

The sample measurement processing can have following statements:

variable value assignments,

if-statements (conditional processing), and

exit-statements.

Variable value assignments

You can assign values to the assay (An), and parameter (Pn) variables of thecurrent sample, to global parameter variables (Gn), and to user definable statevariable group 17 variables (En).

The syntax of the assignment is:

Target variable = formula, where

Possible target variables are:

An = assay variable values of the current sample (n=1-12).

The calculated assay values are stored to assay variable history, if thecalculation is terminated wi th exit-code that allows the save. See sectionExit-statement.


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(n=1-20).

iables (n=1-32)

n). calculated to Pn, Gn, and En, the values are stored to the

variables even though the processing of the model is later terminated with

an error, or exited with a code that disables the saving of assay values.

lation

Variables that can be u

Pn= parameter variable values of the current sample

Gn = global parameter variable values (n = 1-100).

En = user definable state variable group 17 var

The En variable can only be set to value 0 or 1.

To change the state of a state variable you can use statement: En=not(E

If values are

A formulacan contain variables, constants, parenthesis, and calcuoperations.

sed in the formulae are:

Nn= normalized intensity of the element channel n (n=1-20).

e is the

et Assays. This

arameter variable values of sample line m (n=1-20).

cessing

If the Show variable names option is selected in the model edit dialog, the

normalizing intensity variables are displayed in format N[name], where thename is the name given to the element channel in the element channelparameters. This format can also be used for input of the variable.

An = assay variable values of the current sample (n=1-12).

If the Show variable names option is selected in the model edit dialog, theassay variables are displayed in format A[name], where the namname given to the assay in the Parameters in the sheformat can also be used for input of the variable.

SmAn= assay variable values of sample line m (n=1-12).

Pn= parameter variable values of the current sample (n=1-20).

SmPn= p

Gn = global parameter variable values (n = 1-100).

En = user definable state variable group 17 variables (n=1-32)

Fn= value of temporary floating data for sample measurement pro(n=1-20). The support personnel set what this variable contains. It could bethe information from another instrument for instance particle size or slurrydensity.


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for sample measurement=1-32). The support personnel set what this variable

an for example be a state variable from the group 18. It couldused for telling which ore type is being processed

t validity testing, to variables that are not marked tos a sample parameter error, and the model processing is

The calculation formula tions:

Tn = value of temporary status variablesprocessing (ncontains. It cfor example be

Al l references, excepbe in use causeterminated.

e can have following calculation opera

addition (+)

subtraction (-)

multiplication (*)

division (/)

raise to a power (^)

square root (sqrt(formula))

))

Natural logarithms (ln(formula))

function (exp(formula), =e raised to power formula)

The calculation priority order is functions, powers, multiplication and division left

ight, and addition and subtraction left to right. The order of the calculationscan be changed with the use of parenthesis.

If-statements

Briggs logarithms (lg(formula

Exponent

to r

The syntax of an if-statement is:

statements

Stat re assignments, other if-statements, or exit-statements

valid ined with logical and , orand not operations. Thed.

Comparison operations are:

if (condition)

endif

or

if (condition)statements

elsestatements

endif

ements a

The condition can have calculation formulae, comparison operations,ation functions, comb

priority of logical operations is not, and , and or, if parenthesis are not use


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the formulae are not equal

ula is less than or equal to the value of

rmula

lue

To test the value of a logical variable Enor Tn, use just syntax: if (Tn)to

endif

Variable 1, variable n are variables that are used in the statements thatfollow the validation.

otherwise used, or the reference to them causes a sample parameter

am. The analysis values and intensities of theare generally always valid.

Exit-statement

= = check, if the values of the formulae are equal

= check, if the values of

== check, if the value of first formula is greater than or equal to the vaof the second formula

test, whether the variable value is 1. Identical to the syntax if(T1=1).

The syntax of a validation function is:

if (valid (variable 1) and valid(variable 2) and valid(variable n))statements

If there is any doubt that the variables that the calculation model usesmight have invalid values, they must be validated before they are

error, and the model pdata from another stre

rocessing is terminated. Doubtful are generally only

current s tream

The processing of the calculation model is terminated to the first exit-statementthat is processed. With exit-statement you can set the sample no-flow, and

Exit-

exit exit-co

NO_FLOW= set the sample No-flow alarm. Assay values are not updated!

DILUTE= set the sample dilute alarm. Assay values are not updated!

indow status to OK.

ent cell window dirty alarm on.

on

dilute alarms, or the condition of the measurement cell window.

statement syntax:

de

Possible exit codes are:

WINDOW_OK = set the measurement cell w

WINDOW_DIRTY = set the measuremAssay values are not updated!

WINDOW_WARNING = set the measurement cell window dirty warning


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ter, or there is no exit s tatement, it i sa

5.4 Loading the r

To lo

1.have

2. Click

3.

Th

4. A pa load is performed, if changes have been made in the

in th

Azer, but if certain parameter items have

load. A warning of this case is given before theparameter load is started.

A full parameter load is needed, if the analyzer description has changed,or the load times or load counts do not match (e.g. you are loadingrestored backup parameters), or the application software of any of the

ICUs has been updated (all previously used parameters are clearedfrom the ICU).

The real time clock in the processors of the analyzer is set to time in thePC when the parameters are loaded. If no changes have been madeto the parameters, the Loadbutton changes to the Set Timebutton.Set the time if necessary.

The Loadbutton is disabled if any of the processors are indicated asNot connected.

If an exit-statement has no parametre ted as a normal exit, which causes the analysis to be updated.

pa ameters into the analyzer

ad the parameters into the analyzer:

Make sure you have run the Set Parametersconversion routine if youmade changes to the parameter values in the text files.

Filein the main window.

Select Load To Analyzer.

e application reads data from the ICU-processors (Probe, MainController and Expansion Controllers) of the analyzer system and

shows the data in the window (ICU = Interface and Computing Unit).

rtialparameterparameters, the analyzer description and the last load time and load count

e parameter file are the same as those read from all ICUs.

partial parameter load can be performed without stopping the samplemeasurements in the analybeen changed (e.g. control states of devices) the analyzer ICUs arerestarted after the


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16 7 8

2

3

4

5

Figure 8. The Parameter loading window

Number Description Number Description

1 Analyzer description* 2 Connected processors (ICU)

3 Needed extent of parameter load* 4 Parameter load count

5 Parameter load date and time 6 ICU software version**

7 SIU ASIC software version** 8 PPU ASIC software version**

* Data read from the load file, ** data read from the connected analyzer

5. If the Loadbutton is disabled, click Cancelin the main window.

6. Reselect Load To Analyzer. If the communication problem persists, callmaintenance to check the analyzer and the communication connections.

The extent o f the required parameter load depends on the changes madeto the parameters and is ind icated at the bottom of the window. Thenumber of items to be loaded is not di rectly related to the number ofindividual parameter values that are changed.


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5.5 Creating a backup file of the parameters

It is recommended that you make regular backups of the files containing theparameter values. Backup files may also be used if the parameters need to be

sent to Outokumpu for troubleshooting. This routine is also used during thedelivery project of the analyzer.

To create a parameter backup file:

1. Click Filein the main window.

2. Select Backup Create Params Backup.

The application prompts you for a description of the backup.

Figure 9. Defining parameter backup information

3. Write an informative description in order to identify the backup fileafterwards. The site name, analyzer description, user ID, and date andtime are automatically included.

Figure 10. A window for entering a filename for backup files

The parameter backup is a Windows cabinet file. The application givesthe file the name Cour i er Par amsBackupyymmdd_nwhere yymmdd isdate in the form of year-month-day.

4. Click Saveto save the file in the Backupfolder of the application.


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The creation of the backup file is logged into the Couri er . l ogfile. The file canbe found in the Logsfolder of the application.

Figure 11. The backup file

When you copy the backup file(s) to a diskette or CD, mark the media withsuitable identification information for the next user of the backup.


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5.6 Restoring a parameter backup

To restore a parameter backup file:

1. Click Filein the main window.2. Select Backup Restore Params Backup.

3. Browse for the backup file.

4. Select a backup file to restore and click Open.

Figure 12. Opening a backup f ile


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The next window shows information on the selected backup file. Makesure that this is the backup file you want to restore.

Figure 13. The Information window

5. Click Yesto perform the action.

Restoring the parameter backup file overwrites all files in the Paramsfolder.

The backup file is logged in the Couri er . l ogfile. The file can be foundin the Logsfolder of the application.

In most cases the parameters have been loaded into the analyzer after makingthe backup, and therefore, the last load time in the analyzer and in the restoredload file are not the same. This means that the first parameter load afterrestoring the parameter backup is a full parameter load.

5.7 Packing the analyzer data

In certain cases it is necessary to pack all analyzer data (parameters and dataread from the analyzer), to send it, for example, to Outokumpu fortroubleshooting.

a You must close the Status Manager application, before you pack theanalyzer data.

2.

To pack the analyzer data:

1. Click Filein the main window.

Select Backup Pack Analyzer Data.


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3.nalyzer description, user ID, and date and time are

automatically included.

The application prompts you for a description of the data package.

Write an informative description in order to identify the data packageafterwards. Site name, a

Figure 14. The Analyzer Data Information

e data package is a Windows cabinet file (can be extracted withWinZip 7.0 or later). The application names the file(s) as

Cour i er Anal yzer Dat ayymmdd_nFm. The file size is limited to fit osingle 3.5

Th

n ainch diskette. If necessary, several files (m=1...n) are

created.

Figure 15. Entering the filename for the backup file

4. Click Saveto save the file(s) in the Backupfolder of the application.


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The creation of the data package file(s) is logged in the Couri er . l ogfile. Thefile can be found in the Logsfolder of the analyzer data.

Figure 16. Viewing the creation of the data package file

The data package file cannot be restored.


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6. READING DATA FROM THE ANALYZER

This section describes how to read data from the analyzer into the managementstation and how to save it there.

6.1 Reading the calibration data

When calibration samples are collected, the analyzer stores the measurementdata in a buffer. The calibration data can be read from that buffer.

If the buffer in the analyzer contains data, the timestamps of the data records ofthe calibration measurements are shown in the window. If the buffer contains

data records of several calibration measurements for a sample line, thetimestamps of the oldest and the newest record are shown.

To read the calibration data:

1. Click Readin the main window.

2. Select Calibration Data.

A sample line specific file (C_001Snn. cl b) for storing the data is

automatically created in the cl bdat afolder, when the data for the sampleline is read for the first time. The format of the data records is described ina separate document.

3. Click Readto save the data.

The data is only saved if the receiving fi le is closed

Figure 17. The Calibration data window

the Clear calib bufferbutton does not clear the buffer but updates the list

To clear the data in the buffer:

In the Readstatus, click Clear calib buffer. If new data records haveappeared in the buffer in the analyzer after the Readoperation, clicking on


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of data records. The Clear calib bufferbutton is disabled until the Readoperation is performed again.

It is recommended that you make regular backups of the calibration data files.

Copy all C_001Snn. cl bfiles to a secure media outside the AnalyzerManagement Station PC.

6.2 Reading the reference and sample measurement data

The analyzer continuously maintains a data buffer for the 10 last measurementsof the reference and the sample lines. Primarily the manufacturer uses this datafor diagnosing and tuning the analyzer.

To read reference and sample measurement data:


2. Select X-ray Data.

The necessary reference and sample line specific files (C_001R01. xr d

and C_001Snn. xr d) are automatically created in the cl bdat afolderwhen the data for the reference or the sample line is read for the firsttime.

3. Press Start to start saving the data.

Figure 18. Reading the X-ray data

Same measurements are not duplicated in the data files even though thereading is performed more frequent

ly than the whole contents of the data

buffer in the analyzer are updated.

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6.3 Reading the spectrum data

The analyzer stores the spectrum data of the last reference and samplemeasurement. The manufacturer uses this data for diagnosing and tuning the

analyzer. Normally the user does not need this feature

To read the spectrum data:


2. Select Spectrum.

The File name prefix is for the save file name. The default prefix isymmdd_n (year/month/day). The value of n is incremented every timethe reading is started.

The numbers after the prefix field indicate how many times new data hasbeen received (for sample 1, 2, 3, reference) after the last Start(stored with this prefix).

The Intervalis from the beginning of a read cycle to the beginning of thenext read cycle.

3. Click Startto start reading the spectrum data.

Figure 19. The Spectrum data window

A new file is created every time a new spectrum is read from the analyzer. Thefiles are named pref i x_R1/ SnnCn_xxxx. t xt , where: R1=reference,Snn=Sample line nn, Cn=Measurement channel n (1..3). xxxx is incrementedevery time new data is received for the reference/sample line.

The files are stored in the cl bdat afolder.


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6.4 Reading the global counters

A number of different counters for various events in the analyzer areautomatically maintained. Primarily the manufacturer uses this data for

diagnosing and tuning the analyzer.

To read the global counters:


2. Select Counters.

If the Log to filesbox is checked, the data is automatically logged in thexxx_groupnn. t xt files (xxx=PRB, MAIN or EXP1). The files arestored in the Logsfolder.

3. Click Read.

Figure 20. The Counters window

The values of all counters (with a value > 0) from a read cycle can be saved in

one file by using the Save valuesfunction. The save path and filename is giventhrough a standard Save asdialog. The Save valuesbutton is active only whenthe Readfunction is stopped.

Clicking on the Clear values button can reset the counters in the analyzer. TheClear valuesbutton is active only when the Readfunction is stopped.

Do not reset the counters using the clear values button.


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