VISY-Setup V 3.1.0
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The configuration program VISY-Setup is part of the VISY-X system (Volume Information System). The VISY-X system can be used to perform accurate, continuous filling level measurements in up to 16 tanks at filling stations. The product temperature and the water level on the tank bottom are measured simultaneously. The system consists of one to eight or one to sixteen measuring value sensors VISY-Stick, the measurement analysis system VISY-Command 8 or VISY-Command 16, and the configuration software VISY-Setup. The VISY-Stick measuring value sensors are supplied with electric power via the...

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If an older version of VISY-Setup is already installed on your computer, it is advisable to uninstall this program first. In the system control menu, select the item "Software" and then "VISY-Setup" from the list of installed programs. Click RemoveӔ and continue by following the instructions on the screen. Exit all Windows applications. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. In Windows Explorer, change to the CD-ROM drive and then into the directory in which the program "Install VISY-Setup 3.x.y.exe" is located. Use a double-click to start the program "Install VISY-Setup 3.x.y.exe"....

types are functions, which are provided in the software, however, which at present are not supported by the measurement analysis system VISY-Command. 2.2.2User interface and conventions The VISY-Setup program can be operated by means of the mouse or, should you work with a notebook without mouse connection, by means of the keyboard. This manual describes the operation by means of the mouse. Keys available for required functions are indicated in the VISY-Setup menu. If this is not the case, or if there are other possibilities of operation, this is mentioned accordingly. Key designations are...

The configuration of the measurement analysis system VISY-Command must be performed in the order described in this chapter. All the values you have entered or modified are transferred to the measurement analysis system VISY-Command and saved there by clicking on the screen button "Accept". > Before configuring the measurement analysis system VISY-Command, you must put it into operation (VISY-Stick and power supply connections) and connect it to a PC or notebook via a serial interface cable - see also "Application of System VISY-X. VISY-Stick and VISY-Command"). If the measurement analysis...

Language setting Using the screen button "Languages", please select the language in which "VISY-Setup" is to be displayed. Tab "Serial connection" > Manual input of the serial interface In the input field "Serial Port", you can use the pull-down menu to select the COM port to which the service interface of the VISY-Command system is connected. To connect to that interface, click on the screen button "Connect". > Automatic search for the serial interface To start the automatic search for the interface to which the VISY-Command system is connected, click on the screen button "Autodetect". To...

VISY-Setup version. If this is not the case (i. e. the measurement analysis system possesses functions that are not supported by the installed software version), the following message is displayed: Confirm this message by clicking "OK". A lower software version does not affect the configuration of the measurement analysis system, however, in order to use all functions of the measurement analysis system you should get the better version of VISY-Setup. 3.2.2Step 2 The main menu is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. > To exit the program, click on the screen button "Close" in the...

3.4.1Hardware version of Control Unit The version number of the connected measurement analysis system is displayed here. Input is neither possible nor required. 3.4.2Software version of Control Unit The software version of the connected measurement analysis system is displayed here. Input is neither possible nor required. 3.4.3Minimum Version of VISY-Setup This is an indication of the minimum version of VISY-Setup supporting the functions of the measurement analysis system. Input is neither possible nor required. 3.4.4Host computer Here, please enter the appropriate code for the host...

found in the configuration table, which is delivered with every VISY-Command measurement analysis system. (4)To accept the set value, use the mouse pointer to click on the screen button [Accept]. 3.4.5Communication address of Control Unit Reserved for future applications 3.4.6Extension Interface activated Data can be transmitted via the extension interface of the measurement analysis system to connected additional devices (e.g. to VISY-View). To do so, click in the input field "Extension Interface activated". If no additional devices are connected, the extension interface does not need to...

case of favourable transmission conditions (constant clear view between the transmitter and receiver antennas), a value of a few hours is sufficient for the timeout. In the case of unfavourable conditions (e.g. highly frequented station with dome pits in the roadway or parking space areas, it is advisable to increase the timeout accordingly in order to avoid unnecessary error messages. 3.4.9Search for probes Using the function "Search for probes", you have the option of checking the measuring value sensors with respect to their proper function and correct connection without performing any...

(4)Following expiration of the search, the following values are displayed for each individual measuring value sensor of the 16 possible tanks. Serial number Version (software version) Length / mm (length in millimetres) Floaters (number of floats) If no functional measuring value sensor is found at one or several of the connections, the corresponding line in the table will remain empty. (5)To accept the serial number of the found measuring value sensors directly into the VISY-Command measurement analysis system, click on the screen button "Accept". Prior to the above-described acceptance of...