Multiple pages in measurement mode when using DIAdem

[Osned]

Is it possible to have multiple visualisation pages availble when obtaining measurements and if so can you "switch between the pages?

[Otmar]

Hello Osned,

Are you talking about DIAdem VISUAL or are you refering to the REPORT part of DIAdem?

The answer to the first part of your question  (Is it possible to have multiple visualisation pages availble when obtaining measurements) is YES in both REPORT and VISUAL.

It is also easily possible to switch between pages easily in VISUAL, and probably possible in REPORT as well through ActiveX and Scripting.

It would help to know a little more about your application (i.e. are you referring to VISUAL or REPORT) to be able to better answer this question ...

     Otmar

[Osned]

Hi Otmar

Thanks for getting back to me.

Basically I'm performing a temperature control test on an automotive HVAC.  This entails using 31 thermocoulpes and means that to display all these on one page when acquiring data makes it all a bit too "busy" also taking into consideration that I have to calculate, and display, averages and ranges for each outlet and set of outlets. For instance, in Face mode I will have Side Face Left, Centre Face Left, Centre Face Right, Side Face Right, Rear Face Left and Rear Face Right.  Each outlet will have 2 x thermocouples and as I have already stated I have to calculate and dsplay averages and ranges for each individual outlet then an overall average and range for all outlets.

The above will be repeated for Foot mode (Front Foot Left, Front Foot Right, Rear Foot Left and Rear Foot Right) and Defrost mode (Side DEF Left, Centre DEF Left, Centre DEF Right and Side DEF Right).

What I am attempting to do is, when acquiring data, is have one "page" displaying all individual thermocouple outputs so if I have an unexpected result I can check each thermocouple to see which one is giving a bad result.  The subsequent "pages" will display specific outputs for each test mode, i.e. Face, Foot, Bi-Level and DEF.  Each test mode requiring the assessment of differing "sets" of thermocouples.

I hope this clarifies what I'm aiming for.

I am a novice in terms of using DIAdem and am self-taught and have no experience of using visual basic.

Many thanks for time and effort

Regards

Osned

[Otmar]

Hello Osned,

Check out the following two examples in DIAdem, they should give you some hints as to what you can do to create multiople VISUAL pages:

In DIAdem, click on "Help" -> "Examples" in the menu bar.

Click on the "Examples" folder, then navigate to "Measurements, Tests, Automation and Visualization"

Click on the "Visualize" folder and select the "Monitoring a Facility with Visualization Points" example

If you have version 11.1, you can alo have a look at the example called "Monitoring a facility ..." in the "New Examples" folder.

What you want to do can be done - the examples do a pretty good job explaining this I think. Ask if you have further questions,

     Otmar

[Osned]

Hi Otmar

Many thanks for your assistance it is greatly appreciated.

I'd got as far as creating the sub-blocks so I'm pleased I was on the right track!

I'm sure I will require further assistance at some point and I am greatful that you will allow me to make further enquiries.

Once again, many thanks.

Regards

Osned

[Osned]

Hi Otmar

Just to let you know that I have mastered the multiple visualisation problem thanks to your help.  However, I have a further question for you if that's OK.  I need to calculate a range of up to 8 channels within the sub-blocks I have created but don't know how unfortunately!  I will keep looking in the mean time.

Many thanks for your assistance.

Regards

Osned

[Otmar]

Hello Osned,

I am not sure what exactly you are trying to calculate (the  "I need to calculate a range of up to 8 channels" could mean that you need to calculate the statistical range of 8 input signals or just any number of channels up to 8).

The easiest way to do calculations in DIAdem-DAC (or in sub-blocks) is the "Processing: Formula " block in DAC.

The best examples are Found in here:

In DIAdem, click on "Help" -> "Examples" in the menu bar.

Click on the "Examples" folder, then navigate to "Measurements, Tests, Automation and Visualization"

Click on the "Signal Processing" folder and check out the "Arithmetic Operations", and "Extreme value calculation" examples

If you can let us know what specifically you are trying to calculate, maybe we can provide a better example.

Best regards,

     Otmar

[Osned]

Hello Otmar

Sorry for the lack of detail.  I will try to be more explicit in any future communication.

Basically, for example, I have 4 off face outlets each with 2 off thermocouples.  I have calculated, without problem, an average temperature and range for each outlet, i.e. 4 off average values and 4 off range values.

My next requirement is to calculate an overall range based upon the average for each outlet, i.e.

Max(average 1, average 2, average 3, average 4) - Min(average 1, average 2, average 3, average 4)

I hope the above helps.

I apologise for my lack of basic knowledge but I have had no formal training in this software and don't expect any in the current economic climate.  So I'm trying to teach myself, with your help.

Many thanks for your assistance

Regards

Osned