MultiSmart Firmware version 2.3, incorporates a host of new and unique features in addition to enhancements to current functions providing operations the ability to reach new levels of productivity.

Impressive new features include:

• Data Logger Enhancements – There are several new Logging Features for Crisis, Interval and Configuration Logging. Interval Logs can optionally trigger DNP events. User interface has been greatly enhanced including saving logs to CF (config logs, IP address, serial number, MAC address, etc) and System Logs (var/log/messages).
• Alternation by Efficiency Enhancements – When the efficiency of pumps is within a configurable deadband, standard alternation is used instead of the N to 1 ratio.
• DuoProbe Upgrades – This marks the formal software release for support of the DuoProbe, including enhancements to DuoProbe operation and calibration.
• Maintenance Mode – A timer is now associated with Maintenance Mode. In addition, flow calculations are disabled during Maintenance Mode operation.
• Print Out Info Pages to Excel – With the push of a button, capture a snapshot of all values displayed on the Info Pages and save it to a .csv file, which can then be imported into Excel.
• Last Known Power Factor – This innovative tag reflects the last known power factor: You no longer need to wait until the pump starts in order to determine the power factor.
• Generations of DNP/MODBUS Log Files – The size of the protocol logs are now programmable with a configurable number of file generations. These logs can help troubleshoot communications issues.
• Pump Starts/Stops Independent of Level – This clever feature allows custom logic to take full control of pumps and is designed especially for PID applications.
• Probe Fail Indicator – The number of the failed sensor is now indicated which helps isolate Probe problems and reduce the amount of time it takes to troubleshoot the problem.
• WITS-DNP – This involves enhancements to DNP3 mandated by the UK water industry. There are some features which have been designed in a generic way so that they can be used outside of WITS. Exposure outside of WITS is scheduled for a future release.

Other notable improvements include:

• Restart MultiSmart Tag
• Disable a Running ISaGRAF Program
• Pump Reversals
• Single Sensor and Three Sensor Probes
• Ability to View Inhibit Status from Front Screen
• Max Starts
• Configurable Limit for IRT
• Pump Starts and Flow Based on Contactor Closure
• Strings Not Included in DNP Class 0
• Pulse Input Flow and Rain Gauge
• Station Low Flow Rate Alarm

Related Blogs:

New MultiSmart Data Logger Enhancements

New Alternation by Efficiency Enhancement

MultiSmart Firmware 2.3 – DuoProbe Features

Upgrading Firmware Versions

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MultiTrode’s MultiSmart Pump Station Manager is the next generation of technology for water and wastewater pump stations – combining the best of PLCs, RTUs and pump controllers into a comprehensive and intuitive package.

MultiTrode’s commitment to R&D is evidenced by the MultiSmart Firmware 2.3.0 Release. This groundbreaking advancement includes numerous technological achievements including data logger enhancements to ensure make accessibility even easier and capabilities even better.

Noteworthy Data Logger Improvements include:

• Crisis Logging – When a configurable Crisis event occurs, values of configured tags are saved to a log file for a User-programmed set of time before and after the crisis. This is an excellent troubleshooting tool. For example, if you receive a Motor Overtemp Fault, you can log the motor currents for 30 seconds before and after the fault.
• Interval Logging – Specific log entries can be stored at periodic intervals. Additionally, these can be configured to trigger a DNP event. This is excellent Trend Analysis tool useful SCADA software, Excel or any trending software.
• Configuration Logs – Any configuration changes are saved to the Configuration Log. If security is enabled, then the username is recorded along with the change. For security-conscious organizations, this is an indispensable security tool.
• Field Comments Logging – This novel features allows you to add Comments to the History Log easily and quickly. For example, configuration changes can be accompanied by a quick note of explanation.
• Enhanced CF Card Options – Save logs to a compact flash card including:
• Configuration Logs
• Device Information Logs (including IP Address, Serial Number, Enable Code, Hardware Version, Firmware Version, DSP Version, etc.)
• Interval Logs
• System Logs
• History Logs

With such valuable information at your finger tips, determining why a specific event occurred will be as simply as reading a log… Perhaps someone changed the configuration: You can see exactly who changed what. Was there a reason for the change? Did they write a Comment? Don’t have time to deal with this now? Just save all the logs to the CF card and look at them later from the comfort of your office.

What could be easier -

Written By:
Jimmy Hidalgo
MultiTrode Applications Engineer
May 11, 2010 Read more…

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