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Notes for Table 7.1 on page 201
* Basic maths is standard in all recorders. Basic Maths math comprises of: Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide
(1) Additional pens (“Extra Pens”) can be used to display and store the results of calculations, totalisers, variables
imported via communications, or to store values.
(2) Custom Screens must be built using X Series Screen Designer (.lay). Screens from V5 Screen Designer ver-
sions cannot be imported (.lyt). (not available for the eZtrend QXe)
(3) Event markers are required to automatically reset the totalisers, for example on a periodic basis or on an exter-
nal condition. (Not necessary if the totalisers are reset manually)
(4) Not available for the eZtrend QXe
Credits can be applied to the Firmware functions until the total number of credits purchased
has been used up. See “Applying your Firmware credits” on page 202.
Additional credits can be purchased later if new features are to be activated and not enough
credits are available to support these additional functions
Firmware Options
Applying your Firmware credits
To activate the Firmware options follow this file path.
Main Menu > Configue > Setup > Edit > General > Factory > Credits
The Credit menu contains the Serial No. of the recorder, how may credits are available, dis-
plays the Options Code and lists what firmware Options are currently active.
Counters 3 User Counters can be set up and used as a part of the Events system to count an occurrence.
Other counters are available depending on hardware availability. Eg. Alarm, Event, Digital Input,
Relay Output and Pulse counters.
Modbus Master 10 Modbus master enables the recorder to communicate with up to 32 Slave devices on both Ether-
net and RS485. The recorder itself can also act as a slave device while also being a master. Mod-
bus master can also be used in conjunction with OPC to enable the recorder to act as a
communication bridge.
Remote Viewer 3 Extends the user interface of the recorder onto the desktop PC. Providing full remote control of
the recorder launched from a web browser.
Email 3 Setup email accounts to send the following: When an Alarm is triggered or an Email can be sent
as a part of an Event occurring, such as: Alarms - In/Out/Ack , Totaliser – Start, Stop or Reset,
Digital Inputs – On, Off or State change, TC Burnout – on a specific Analogue Input channel,
Scheduled Events – Once, Interval, Specific days, Month End.
OPC 8 OPC Server (Open Process Control) - Software application for realtime interfacing between serv-
ers and clients. OPC is a software standard that defines common interfaces for data exchange
between devices such as recorders, controllers, PCL’s and Windows based applications
Pwd Net Sync 5 Password Network Synchronisation. Password can be synchronised over the network, a recorder
can be designated as a master of a password group and other recorders can be added to that
group as slaves, the master will ensure all passwords are synchronised with all recorders in its
group.
Extra Pens (4 pens) 2 4 extra pens to store and display totalised values, results of calculations, etc. Maximum is up to
16 extra pens for the Minitrend QX, 12 extra pens for the eZtrend QXe recorders, and 48 extra
pens for the Multitrend SX recorder.
Table 7.1 : Firmware Options
Firmware option
Credit
value
Description