Frequently Asked Questions by Topic
This is a table of questions asked about MicroScan software in the ordered by Topic. Often they refer to issues that are not to do with the software, but to with connection or setup issues.
Topic List
The microscan software will not run and
mscanv5.exe cannot be found
How do I setup the Watchdog similar to
the Version 4 Watchdog program ?
How to do a delayed startup of Version
5
How to use netcpy32 to backup Version 5
data to a network location (as was done in Version 4)
Toolbox
FO_Calc and Anti Virus Programs- Recorder Graph losing data
How do I tell the Version of Version 5
I am currently using ?
How do I tell the Version of Version 5
from a Backup I have been supplied ?
How
to determine the locking information and hence supplier of a MicroScan V5
Could
Not Upgrade Version 5 Files
Memory
Leak Stops Version 5 from Working Properly (D Link USB Wireless)
MicroScan
Diag Info and support files
What
files are needed to be backuped in a networked MicroScan ?
How
to Delete Html Help window size and position information (Tech Note)
Why
does Program Startup dialog show "SETTING REMOVED" next to Start
MicroScan when Windows Starts
How do I test the 2100-XX stations
offline (similar to sr25i image on Version 4) ?
A 2100-A16 REV1 is not working, the TXE
and Beat LEDs are flashing together.
Setting
up RS422/485 links on 2100-XX stations
Using
TC Inputs on 2100-A16
A
4-20 input on 2100-A16 or 2100-M connected to an A16 is always reading 100
%
Using
2100-XX Power Supply on DC, linked for "M", do not use below 23
v DC
Using
A16 RTX to a PLC - use only Deg C ranges
Comms
Errors to IN2000-AI
- Graph Spikes and incorrect totals, average values
Engineers
Checklist for Bad Comms
What
is the RS 485 TXE delay for a 2100-XX station ?
Key
Steps when adding new stations to MicroScan (Version 4 and 5)
Why
does Find Stations report 32 stations found ?
How
to keep last lines value on comms failure ?
2100-M
Multiplexer giving bad readings on 2100-A16
Readings
from a 2100-M connected to a 2100-A16 are not correct
Settings
for 2100-A16 RS232 The Warehouse
Add Station Wizard adds a 2100-A16 as an IN2000-XX
station
Converting
stations to RS485 when a RS422 data loop did not work
Wiring
2100-XX stations into a dataloop with IN2000-XX stations
Quick
Steps to determine 2100-XX comms connections
Check Network Connectivity with a
2100-XX-NET system
2100-A16-NET
/ 2100-NET Ethernet Protocol
Example
setup steps for adding Ethernet station to MicroScan Version 5 with Add
Station Wizard
Example
setup steps for setting up a XPORT on 2100-A16-NET, 2100-NET
Change
the Serial PORT settings on a 2100-A16-NET / 2100-NET
Change
a station from Local Port to 2100-NET Port
2100-NET,A16-NET
Enable Packing Setting Must be ON or communications will not work
Configuring
Settings to hide network errors to 2100-NET, 2100-A16-NET stations
Testing
comms to 2300-XX stations
Testing
comms to 2300-XX with 2300-NET and IOStudio
Doing
Station Find on 2300-XX stations
Do not put 2100-XX and 2300-XX stations on the same
data loop
How do I setup the V4 Image Interface to
imitate another V4 PLC Interface ?
Setup Omron Interface to test with an
2100-A16 Omron PLC Message
Setting up a 2100-NET to use as a PLC
port redirector
Setting up an Omron CJM with the MicroScan Omron Driver
Setup of Omron CQM/CPM PLC with CIF11
to 2100-IS/2100-NET.
PLC Interface Not
Communicating properly
Using
a 2100-NET connection to Omron C Series PLC
Does
Omron Serial Driver support WR data area ?
V5
Omron PLC Driver to 2100-NET use only port 10001
Modbus
TCP to Unitronics PLC Socket Errors
Omron
C Series New V5 comms driver not working on 82801DB LPC Interface
Controller Board
Network
showing number of passives in use
Network
Auto Setup Passive
Network
System Passive Licences Not working
Network
Status View showing 0 Licences, But Dongle Licence shows correct PX
licence code
Microscan
Network should not be set to same as Install Folder
How do I move a standard V5 Install to
another computer without an install CD ?
Correct
User Security settings for using MicroScan V5
How do I setup Shimaden SR50 Controllers
to work with Version 5 ?
Checklist
for using Shimaden SR23/FP23 with MicroScan
Using
Shimaden Parameter Assistant with Shimaden Lite
Using
Shimaden Modbus Controllers
Using
Shimaden Lite with MicroScan - Module Details
SR90
RTX value goes up and down
Shimaden
Lite will not save settings and displays Error Message on startup
Do
FP23 & SR23 work via a 2100-NET ?
Using a Mimic button to do an ADV step on a FP23
Example Steps Upgrading Version 3 to
Version 5
Summary of Version 4 to
Version 5 Changes
How do I view my V4 alarm
logs after a Version 5 Upgrade ?
Upgrade
Version 4 to Version 5 Steps on the same PC
Importing
Version 4 Data into Version 5
Upgrade
Version 4 to Version 5 on a new PC
MicroScan
V4 Weldwell Electrotech Humidity control option
MicroScan
V4 Ramsey Roundwood/Fletcher Challenge Forests/Carter Holt Harvey Charge
Sheet
MA5 Checklist for using with MicroScan
Windows XP Security Update Reboots
Computer
PC
wont Boot up when BAFO USB 232 converter installed
Using
Windows Remote Desktop Connection
Security
Tab Missing On XP Folders
USB
to Serial Converter Lockups
Change the serial port
assigned to a USB485 converter
Using
USB 485 to sniff data on a RS485 data loop
How
to set PC Anywhere host to answer after a set number of rings
Tel
link radio connections
Serial Ports
Using Process Explorer to Find Programs using Serial Ports
Mimic
Utility Button SetTagAll & Tag Alarm Delays
Mimic
Utility Button Set Alarm Output State
Reading
2 words and displaying as a two word hours run time
Example
Setup for Mimic Recipes
Example
setup to show tag retransmission
Example
setup to show how to use Tag Watchdog to turn a relay on and off on a
regular basis
Tag
Scanner Scan and Diagnostic Update
Using
TagTextSerial to display serial numbers from PLCs
Using
Data Screen Large Data Readings
Recorder
Screen Colours
Record Low speed counters
in Version 5
Displaying
a Totaliser Value as a Lines Reading
How
to copy graph displays to a word document
How Do I backup My Data
How Do I view the data
stored in a store file
How
to start Version 5 in the History Viewer mode
Display
KWh from a KW Transmitter
Example
Line Setup to show reading Watts from a Power Transducer
Example
setup to show Math Functions
New
Math Function Sample and Hold
MicroScan
not Showing History data on line graph
Setup
Recorder Data Screen for large text display
How
to setup a page for Automatic batch recording using a switch input
Viewing/Printing
Raw data recorded during a batch
Start
and Stop a batch based on a lines temperature value
Restricting
Line Graph so that it only shows the current batch being recorded
Example
setup steps for setting up custom report in Version 5
How
do I scale values that are put in the custom report ?
Saving
shift total values to a custom report (shifts end at 8:00am and 4pm)
Dongle Sentinel LM (purple dongle)
How
do I tell what type of dongle is attached to the computer ?
Sentinel
LM Dongle not found on computer (Purple Dongle)
Can
I use my lock to Computer ID lic*.txt file on a Windows Vista Computer ?
Setup
Microscan to use a new Sentinel LM dongle, after old Sentinel LM dongle
lost
Why
is Register Software Link missing on Setup Tools screen
Checking
LM Dongle ID and matching to lic*.txt file without V5 running
Purple
Dongle Register Software reports Access Denied (Code 5) when trying to
import licence file for a dongle
Sentinel
LM purple Dongle install leave install CD in drive when starting MicroScan
for first time
How
do I tell what type of dongle is attached to the computer ?
DLP-D
Dongle not found on computer (drivers not loaded)
DLP-D
Dongle, USB-485 not found on computer
Using DLP-D dongle with USB-485
MicroScan
DLP-D Not found on a computer
How
to set the software protection mode of Version 4.1 ?
Changing
Software Version in MicroScan 4
Steps
to make a backup CD for a MicroScan V4 from a computers HDD (dead computer
but HDD OK)
Example
setup to show Station Good Alarms on Version 4
Delete
MicroScan V4 From a Computer - NOT FOR USERS UPGRADING TO V5
Start V5 in SafeMode (Engineers Tests Only)
Accessory Programs
Stop V5 from loading accessory programs on startup
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