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Translation of original instructions

TROVIS-VIEW 4 Software
TROVIS 6661

Edition January 2021

Note on these mounting and operating instructions
These mounting and operating instructions assist you in mounting and operating the device
safely. The instructions are binding for handling SAMSON devices. The images shown inthese instructions are for illustration purposes only. The actual product may vary.
Î For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them forlater reference.
Î If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service(aftersalesservice@samsongroup.com).

The mounting and operating instructions for the devices are includedin the scope of delivery. The latest documentation is available on our
website at www.samsongroup.com > Service & Support > Downloads >Documentation.

Definition of signal words! DANGER
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury! WARNING
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury! NOTICE
Property damage message or malfunction
Note
Additional information
Tip
Recommended action

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Contents

1

General.........................................................................................................6

1.1

System requirements........................................................................................7

1.2

Installing the software......................................................................................8

1.3

Starting the program.......................................................................................9

1.4

Accessories for data transmission.....................................................................92

Menu bar.....................................................................................................14

2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9

[File] menu...................................................................................................14
Creating a new TROVIS-VIEW file..................................................................15
Opening a TROVIS-VIEW file.........................................................................15
Saving a TROVIS-VIEW file...........................................................................16
Printing a TROVIS-VIEW file..........................................................................17
Converting a TROVIS-VIEW file......................................................................18
Sending a TROVIS-VIEW file by e-mail...........................................................19
Exporting a TROVIS-VIEW file.......................................................................19
Opening the most recently opened TROVIS-VIEW file......................................20
Exiting TROVIS-VIEW....................................................................................20

2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5

[Edit]............................................................................................................21
Cutting out folders and parameters.................................................................21
Copying folders and parameters....................................................................21
Pasting folders and parameters......................................................................21
Editing customer data....................................................................................22
Loading default settings.................................................................................22

2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4

[View]..........................................................................................................23
Hiding/showing bars and windows................................................................23
Moving up one level in the directory...............................................................27
Changing the zoom setting............................................................................27
Resetting the layout.......................................................................................27

2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6

[Device].......................................................................................................28
Changing the user level.................................................................................28
Reading data from the device........................................................................30
Writing data to the device.............................................................................31
Starting the online mode of the main application.............................................31
Setting the device address..............................................................................33
Perform settings using the wizard...................................................................33

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2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6

[Memory pen]..............................................................................................34
Reading data from the memory pen...............................................................35
Writing data to the memory pen....................................................................36
Changing the status......................................................................................37
Setting the command mode............................................................................38
Setting the communication port......................................................................38
Reading recorded data..................................................................................39

2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5

[Options].....................................................................................................39
Changing the language.................................................................................39
Establishing communication with the device....................................................40
Generating automatic file names....................................................................41
Showing message boxes................................................................................42
Configuring the Trend-Viewer.........................................................................42

2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3

[?] (Help)......................................................................................................44
Opening documentation on the device............................................................44
Opening TROVIS-VIEW documentation..........................................................44
Opening the About dialog box......................................................................44

3

Tree and user-defined tree............................................................................45

3.1

Creating a user-defined tree..........................................................................46

3.2

Uploading data from a folder........................................................................50

3.3

Downloading data from a folder....................................................................50

3.4

Resetting all data to defaults..........................................................................51

3.5

Printing data from a folder.............................................................................51

4

Main window...............................................................................................52

4.1

Editing parameters........................................................................................54

4.2

Uploading a single parameter.......................................................................55

4.3

Downloading a single parameter...................................................................56

4.4

Executing parameters....................................................................................56

5

Trend-Viewer...............................................................................................57

5.1

Configuring the Trend-Viewer.........................................................................58

5.2

Displaying parameters in the Trend-Viewer.....................................................58

5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2

Configuring the diagram...............................................................................59
Deleting a diagram.......................................................................................62
Loading a diagram.......................................................................................62

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5.3.3
5.3.4

Saving a diagram.........................................................................................63
Printing a diagram........................................................................................63

5.4

Changing to values table...............................................................................64

5.5

Exporting data..............................................................................................65

6

General layout adaptations..........................................................................66

6.1

Resizing a window........................................................................................66

6.2

Undocking and maximizing a window...........................................................66

6.3

Closing windows...........................................................................................67

6.4

Hiding windows automatically.......................................................................67

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1 General
The TROVIS-VIEW 4 software allows users to configure and parameterize various SAMSON
devices over a common user interface. It consists of the operator interface, communication
server (SCS) and the device-specific module. Device-specific modules are available for the
SAMSON products listed below:
Electropneumatic positioners (4-20 mA)− TROVIS 3730-1 (V 3.00 and higher)− Type 3730-2 (V 1.10 and higher)− TROVIS 3730-3 with HART® communication (V 2.00 and higher)− Type 3730-3 with HART® communication (V 1.10 and higher)− Type/TROVIS SAFE 3730-6 with HART® communication and pressure sensors(V 1.00 and higher)− Type/TROVIS SAFE 3731-3 with HART® communication (V 1.30 and higher)
Electropneumatic positioners (with bus communication)− Type 3730-4 with PROFIBUS-PA communication (R 1.43/K 1.00 and higher)− Type 3730-5 with FOUNDATION™ fieldbus communication (R 1.40/K 1.20 and higher)− Type 3731-5 with FOUNDATION™ fieldbus communication (R 1.45/K 1.25 and higher)
TROVIS 379x Positioners− TROVIS/TROVIS SAFE 3793 with HART® communication (V 1.00 and higher)
Electronic limit switches− Type 3738-20 (V 1.00 and higher)− Type 3738-50 (A 1.00/K 1.00 and higher)
Transmitters− Media 6/Type 5006 (V 2.00 and higher)− Media 7/Type 5007-1 (V 1.00 and higher)− SAM Connect Gateway/Type 5007-2 (V 1.00 and higher)
TROVIS 5500 Automation System− TROVIS 5573 (V 1.80 and higher)− TROVIS 5575 (V 1.50 and higher)− TROVIS 5576 (V 1.50 and higher)− TROVIS 5578 (V 2.20 and higher)− TROVIS 5578-E (V 2.50 and higher)− TROVIS 5579 (V 1.50 and higher)
TROVIS 5600 Automation System− TROVIS 5610 (V 1.06 and higher)

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GeneralElectric actuators− Type 3374 (V 2.00 and higher)− Type 3375 (V 3.00 and higher) · Discontinued− Type 5824/5825 (V 1.03 and higher)− Type 5827 (V 2.00 and higher)− Type 5857 (V 1.02 and higher)
Electric actuators with process controllers− TROVIS 5724-3 (V 1.00 and higher)− TROVIS 5724-8 (V 1.xx and higher (Bluetooth®) and V 2.xx (RS-485))− TROVIS 5725-3 (V 1.00 and higher)− TROVIS 5725-8 (V 1.xx and higher (Bluetooth®) and V 2.xx (RS-485))− TROVIS 5757-3 (V 1.00 and higher)
Industrial controllers− TROVIS 6493 (V 2.03 and higher)− TROVIS 6495-2 (V 1.10 and higher)

1.1 System requirements− Serial RS-232 interface or USB interface (with USB to RS-232 adapter or USB
Converter 3 for TROVIS 5500 Automation System) and suitable hardware depending on
the SAMSON device used
− Operating system*: Windows® 10 or Windows® 11 · Administrator rights are required to
install the software* TROVIS-VIEW 4.68 and lower also ran under the 32-bit version of Windows® 10.
Installation was also possible under Windows® 7 SP1 with Microsoft® .NET Framework
4.7.1 (client profile) for TROVIS-VIEW 4.68 or lower
Installation also possible under Windows® XP SP3 with Microsoft® .NET Framework
4.0 (client profile) for TROVIS-VIEW 4.39 or lower− For communication over Bluetooth* (e.g. TROVIS 5724-8): Internal or external Bluetooth
adapter (Bluetooth version 2.1 and higher)* Not all device types can communicate over Bluetooth. More details are included in the mounting
and operating instructions of the device. Bluetooth communication is not possible if these instructions do not contain any information on this topic.

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General− Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6 (for TROVIS-VIEW 4.40 to 4.47)
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6.1 (for TROVIS-VIEW 4.50 to 4.61)
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.1 (for TROVIS-VIEW 4.62 to 4.68)
Microsoft® .NET Framework ≥2 (for TROVIS-VIEW 4.70 and higher)− PDF reader

1.2 Installing the software
Note
Note concerning the installation from a downloaded ZIP file:
Download and unzip the ZIP file on your system before starting the installation. You candownload the file free of charge from our website at www.samsongroup.com > Service &Support > Downloads > TROVIS-VIEW.
Note
Note concerning the installation from a CD-ROM:
Once inserted, the CD-ROM starts the installation program automatically, depending on theconfiguration of the operating system. You do not need to run the setup.exe.
Î If necessary, start the installation from the setup.exe.
Î Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions of the installation program.

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1.3 Starting the program
Once it has been installed, TROVIS-VIEW can be started from the Windows® start menu.
Î Open Windows® start menu.
Î Open SAMSON TROVIS-VIEW 4.
A dialog box opens listing all installed device module versions at the
program start.
Devices which have already beenconnected with the PC before opening TROVIS-VIEW are displayed inthe [Automatic detection] field including details on the USB/COM
port and device module version.
Î Select which language is to be used
for the device module.
Î Select the device module and confirm with [OK].
You can assign frequently used device modules to open directly from theWindows® start menu.
Alternatively, you can create a shortcut on the desktop for them.

Note
The individual device modules in TROVIS-VIEW 4.39 or lower can only opened directly fromthe Windows® start menu.

1.4 Accessories for data transmission
The accessories listed below are available to transfer data between the SAMSON device andthe computer. Only accessories marked with “(Ex)” are suitable for use in hazardous areas.
The accessories used depend on the device:

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Memory pen-64 (1170-3163)

Order no. 1400-9753

Modular adapter

Order no. 1400-7698

1)

Hardware package (memory pen64, modular adapter, conn. cable)

Order no. 1400-9998

Infrared adapter RS-232 1)

Order no. 8864-0900

Bracket for infrared adapter

Order no. 1400-9769

USB cable (mini-B, USB type A) 5) Order no. 8801-7301

Isolated USB interface adapter 6) Order no. 1400-9740••

Electropneumatic positioners(with bus communication)
Electronic limit switches
1)
2)

3)
4)
5)

6)

7)

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TROVIS 3730-3•

Type 3730-3••

Type/TROVIS SAFE 3730-6

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Type/TROVIS SAFE 3731-3

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TROVIS/TROVIS SAFE 3793

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•

•

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Type 3730-4

1400-7699••

Type 3730-2
Electropneumatic positioners(4–20 mA)

1400-9753•

1400-9698•

1400-9998•

TROVIS 3730-1

1400-0900

Order no. 8812-01xx
8812-01xx
1400-7436
1400-9379

Order no. 1400-7436

FSK modem (HART®)

1400-9769

Order no. 1400-9379

Mini module 2)8801-7301

Order no. 1400-9377

Memory module

1400-9740

Order no. 1402-1300

USB converter 3

1400-7700

Order no. 8812-2001

USB/RS-485 adapter R3

1402-1300
8812-2001

USB/RS-232 adapter

1400-9377

Isolated serial interface adapter 5), 6) Order no. 1400-7700•

Type 3730-5

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Type 3731-5

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Type 3738-20

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Type 3738-50

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•

Depending on the computer used, a USB/RS-232 adapter (8812-2001) may possibly also be required.
Restricted use of mini module: no transmission of data logging configuration and parameters in the expert level; onlyvacation periods applicable for all control circuits
Connecting cable not approved for explosion-protected version
USB Converter 3 (1400-9377) only with version 1.41 and higher
The driver required for Windows® 8 and higher is installed automatically when TROVIS-VIEW 4.42 or higher isbeing installed.
Adapter is suitable for the interconnection with explosion-protected devices. However, interconnection is only
permissible outside the hazardous area.
Discontinued

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GeneralConnecting cable RJ-12/D-Sub 1) Order no. 1400-7699
Memory pen-64 (1170-3163)

Order no. 1400-9753

Modular adapter

Order no. 1400-7698

1)

Hardware package (memory pen64, modular adapter, conn. cable)

Order no. 1400-9998

Infrared adapter RS-232 1)

Order no. 8864-0900

Bracket for infrared adapter

Order no. 1400-9769

USB cable (mini-B, USB type A) 5) Order no. 8801-7301

Isolated USB interface adapter 6) Order no. 1400-9740

Differential pressure meters

TROVIS 5500 Automation
System•Media 7 (Type 5007-1)•

SAM Connect Gateway(Type 5007-2)•

TROVIS 5573••

TROVIS 5575•

• • 4)TROVIS 5576•

• • 4)TROVIS 5578

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•

•

• • 4)•

1400-7699•

1400-9753

1400-9698

Media 6 (Type 5006)

1400-9998

Order no. 8812-01xx
1400-0900

FSK modem (HART®)

1400-9769

Order no. 1400-7436

8812-01xx
1400-7436
1400-9379

Order no. 1400-9379

Mini module 2)8801-7301

Order no. 1400-9377

Memory module

1400-9740

Order no. 1402-1300

USB converter 3

1400-7700

Order no. 8812-2001

USB/RS-485 adapter R3

1402-1300
8812-2001

USB/RS-232 adapter

1400-9377

Isolated serial interface adapter 5), 6) Order no. 1400-7700• • 3)••TROVIS 5578-E (Ethernet)
TROVIS 5579
1)
2)

3)
4)
5)

6)

7)

Depending on the computer used, a USB/RS-232 adapter (8812-2001) may possibly also be required.
Restricted use of mini module: no transmission of data logging configuration and parameters in the expert level; onlyvacation periods applicable for all control circuits
Connecting cable not approved for explosion-protected version
USB Converter 3 (1400-9377) only with version 1.41 and higher
The driver required for Windows® 8 and higher is installed automatically when TROVIS-VIEW 4.42 or higher isbeing installed.
Adapter is suitable for the interconnection with explosion-protected devices. However, interconnection is only
permissible outside the hazardous area.
Discontinued

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GeneralConnecting cable RJ-12/D-Sub 1) Order no. 1400-7699
Memory pen-64 (1170-3163)

Order no. 1400-9753

Modular adapter

Order no. 1400-7698

1)

Hardware package (memory pen64, modular adapter, conn. cable)

Order no. 1400-9998

Infrared adapter RS-232 1)

Order no. 8864-0900

Bracket for infrared adapter

Order no. 1400-9769

USB cable (mini-B, USB type A) 5) Order no. 8801-7301

Isolated USB interface adapter 6) Order no. 1400-9740

1)
2)

3)
4)
5)

6)

7)

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1400-9753

1400-7699•

1400-9698

Industrial controllers

TROVIS 5610 with interface
board 2b (RJ-12 jack at front)

1400-9998

TROVIS 5600 Automation
System

1400-0900

Order no. 8812-01xx
8812-01xx
1400-7436
1400-9379

Order no. 1400-7436

FSK modem (HART®)

1400-9769

Order no. 1400-9379

Mini module 2)8801-7301

Order no. 1400-9377

Memory module

1400-9740

Order no. 1402-1300

USB converter 3

1400-7700

Order no. 8812-2001

USB/RS-485 adapter R3

1402-1300
8812-2001

USB/RS-232 adapter

1400-9377

Isolated serial interface adapter 5), 6) Order no. 1400-7700

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

TROVIS 5610 with interface
board 1 (USB B jack at front),
USB B cable req.
TROVIS 6493••

TROVIS 6495-2 w/o board••

TROVIS 6495-2 with RS-232/
USB board•••

TROVIS 6495-2 with RS-485/
USB board•••

Depending on the computer used, a USB/RS-232 adapter (8812-2001) may possibly also be required.
Restricted use of mini module: no transmission of data logging configuration and parameters in the expert level; onlyvacation periods applicable for all control circuits
Connecting cable not approved for explosion-protected version
USB Converter 3 (1400-9377) only with version 1.41 and higher
The driver required for Windows® 8 and higher is installed automatically when TROVIS-VIEW 4.42 or higher isbeing installed.
Adapter is suitable for the interconnection with explosion-protected devices. However, interconnection is only
permissible outside the hazardous area.
Discontinued

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GeneralConnecting cable RJ-12/D-Sub 1) Order no. 1400-7699
Memory pen-64 (1170-3163)

Order no. 1400-9753

Modular adapter

Order no. 1400-7698

1)

Hardware package (memory pen64, modular adapter, conn. cable)

Order no. 1400-9998

Infrared adapter RS-232 1)

Order no. 8864-0900

Bracket for infrared adapter

Order no. 1400-9769

USB cable (mini-B, USB type A) 5) Order no. 8801-7301

Isolated USB interface adapter 6) Order no. 1400-9740

Order no. 8812-01xx

Electric actuators (with processcontrollers)

1400-9998

1400-9698

1400-9753

1400-7699

1400-0900

FSK modem (HART®)

1400-9769

Order no. 1400-7436

8812-01xx
1400-7436
1400-9379

Order no. 1400-9379

Mini module 2)8801-7301

Order no. 1400-9377

Memory module

1400-9740

Order no. 1402-1300

USB converter 3

1400-7700

Order no. 8812-2001

USB/RS-485 adapter R3

1402-1300
8812-2001

USB/RS-232 adapter

1400-9377

Isolated serial interface adapter 5), 6) Order no. 1400-7700

Type 3374

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Type 3375 7)

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Type 5824/5825

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Type 5827

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Type 5857

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TROVIS 5724-3

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TROVIS 5724-8 (Bluetooth®)
TROVIS 5724-8 (RS-485)•

TROVIS 5725-3
TROVIS 5725-8 (Bluetooth®)
TROVIS 5725-8 (RS-485)
TROVIS 5757-7
1)
2)

3)
4)
5)

6)

7)

•

Depending on the computer used, a USB/RS-232 adapter (8812-2001) may possibly also be required.
Restricted use of mini module: no transmission of data logging configuration and parameters in the expert level; onlyvacation periods applicable for all control circuits
Connecting cable not approved for explosion-protected version
USB Converter 3 (1400-9377) only with version 1.41 and higher
The driver required for Windows® 8 and higher is installed automatically when TROVIS-VIEW 4.42 or higher isbeing installed.
Adapter is suitable for the interconnection with explosion-protected devices. However, interconnection is only
permissible outside the hazardous area.
Discontinued

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2 Menu bar
The menu bar for all device-specific modules includes the following menus: [File], [Edit],[View], [Device], [Options] and [?]. The [Memory pen] menu is only visible for modules thatallow the use of a memory pen (u Section 1.4).

Menus and menu options can be selected using the mouse or computer keyboard. Press Alt
together with the key assigned to the menu or menu option to select the menu or menu option
over the keyboard. The underlined letters of the menus and menu options correspond withthe keyboard keys that must be pressed in conjunction with the Alt key, e.g. Alt+F for [File].

2.1 [File] menu

Some of the menu options can also be selected by clicking the corresponding icon on the toolbar (u Section 2.3.1) or by using a key combination. The corresponding icons and key combinations are shown in the [File] menu.
Note:
Note
The [Convert Version …] menu option for device modules that cannot be converted is written
in gray to indicate that this option cannot be selected.

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2.1.1

Creating a new TROVIS-VIEW file

New TROVIS-VIEW files contain thedefault values of a device module.
Î Select [File > New...]. The New
Module dialog box opens.
Î Select a language.
The language can be changed at
any time (u Section 2.6.1).
Î Select the module for the required
firmware version.
Î Click [OK] to confirm.
Alternatively, open the New Module dialog box by pressing Ctrl+N or by clicking this icon on the tool bar.

Click this icon to resize the dialog box.

2.1.2

Opening a TROVIS-VIEW file

TROVIS-VIEW 4 files have the filename extension".tro_" plus a device group identification code (forexample, .tro_64xx for the industrial controllers).
TROVIS-VIEW 3 files have the filename extension".tro" without a device group identification code.
These files can also be opened in TROVIS-VIEW
4.
Î Select [File > Open...]. The Open dialog box
opens.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list
where the file is stored.
Î Select the TROVIS-VIEW file you want.
Î Click [Open] to open the TROVIS-VIEW file.

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Alternatively, open the Open dialog box by pressing Ctrl+O or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

2.1.3

Saving a TROVIS-VIEW file

TROVIS-VIEW 4 files are saved using the filename extension ".tro_"
Î Select [File > Save].
If a TROVIS-VIEW file is to remain saved, savethe new TROVIS-VIEW file under another name.
Î Select [File > Save As...]. The Save As dialog
box opens.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list
where the file is to be saved.
Î Enter a file name.
Î Click [Save] to save the TROVIS-VIEW file.
Alternatively, save the TROVIS-VIEW file by pressing Ctrl+S or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

Alternatively, open the Save As dialog box by clicking this icon on the tool bar.

Note:
Note
− TROVIS-VIEW automatically generates a systematically created file name when the box for
Use automatic file name is checked in [Options > Filename] (u Section 2.6.3).
− The ‘No complete record from device exists‘ warning indicates that data have not yet been
uploaded from the device or that not all the data from TROVIS-VIEW have been download-

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Menu bared onto the device. To obtain a complete record including all the changes previously madein TROVIS-VIEW, first download the TROVIS-VIEW data to the device and then upload thedata again.

2.1.4

Printing a TROVIS-VIEW file

The print layout is optimized for a A4 page in
portrait format.
Î Select [File > Print...].
The Print dialog box
opens.
Î Select which data areto be printed.
All contents are selected by default:
R Customer data
R Table of contents
R Comments
R Images and graphs
Î Select the printer you want to use.
Î Select which pages you want to print.
Î Click printer icon to start printing.
Alternatively, open the Print dialog box by pressing Ctrl+P or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

Note
− The display of the document in the dialog box can be adapted by the icons on the tool bar.
This does not have any effect on the actual printout layout.
− The contents of individual folders can be printed separately (u Section 3.5).

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Zoom in by 25 %Zoom out by 25 %Fit to pageFit to width

Fit to height

Several pages

2.1.5

Converting a TROVIS-VIEW file

If the current version of the TROVIS-VIEW file is not the same as the version of the connected
device, you must convert the file to match the device version.

The version of the TROVIS-VIEW file appears on the info bar. The version of the actual device
is written on its nameplate.
Î Select [File > Convert version…]. The Convert version
dialog box opens.
Î Select version.
Î Click [OK] to confirm.

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Click this icon to resize the dialog box.

2.1.6

Sending a TROVIS-VIEW file by e-mailThe TROVIS-VIEW files with the filename extension “.tro_“ can be attached to an e-mail sentby the e-mail program installed on the computer.
Î Select [File > Send by E-mail...].
Alternatively, open the e-mail program by clicking this icon on the tool bar.

2.1.7

Exporting a TROVIS-VIEW file

The document is exported as an XML file.
Î Select [File > Export...] to open the Save As
dialog box.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list
where the file is to be saved.
Î Enter a file name.
Î Click [Save] to export the document.

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2.1.8

Opening the most recently opened TROVIS-VIEW file

The [Recent files] option allows you to access the most recently opened TROVIS-VIEW files
without having to search through folders on your hard drive.
Î Select the TROVIS-VIEW file by selecting [File > Recent files].

2.1.9

Exiting TROVIS-VIEW

Î Select [File > Exit].
Alternatively, exit TROVIS-VIEW by clicking this icon on the title bar.

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2.2 [Edit]

2.2.1

Cutting out folders and parameters

This function can only be performed in user-defined trees (u Section 3).
You can cut out folders and parameters and insert them into a user-defined tree (u Section
2.2.3).
Î Select the folder or parameter in the user-defined tree.
Î Select [Edit > Cut].
Alternatively, cut out folders or parameters by pressing Ctrl+X or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

2.2.2

Copying folders and parameters

You can copy folders and parameters and insert them into a user-defined tree (u Section
2.2.3).
Î Select the folder or parameter.
Î Select [Edit > Copy].
Alternatively, copy folders or parameters by pressing Ctrl+C or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

2.2.3

Pasting folders and parameters

This function can only be performed in user-defined trees (u Section 3).
Only folders or parameters that have been cut or copied beforehand can be pasted (u Section 2.2.1 and Section 2.2.2).

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Î Select [Edit > Paste].
Alternatively, paste folders or parameters by pressing Ctrl+V or by clicking thisicon on the tool bar.

2.2.4

Editing customer data

TROVIS-VIEW allows you to save information on the document. The date of creation
and revision are automatically added andcannot be changed.
Î Select [Edit > Customer data…] to open
the Customer data dialog box.
Î Enter the required details. The number ofcharacters is not restricted.
Î Click [OK] to save the details.

Note
Customer data are printed in the TROVIS-VIEW document when the Customer data option ischecked in the Print dialog box (u Section 2.1.4).

2.2.5

Loading default settings

This command causes all parameters of a document to be overwritten with the default settings of the device module. The command can only be performed in offline mode (u Section
2.4.4).
Î Select [Edit > Load Default Settings].
Î Click [OK] to confirm the message “Overwrite data?”.

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2.3 [View]

2.3.1

Hiding/showing bars and windows

Bars and windows in TROVIS-VIEW can be hidden or shown as required.
All the bars and windows are shown in the default program layout (select [View > Reset
Layout] u Section 2.3.4). All options are checked (P)) in the [View] menu.
Î Check or uncheck the status bar and windows in the [View] menu and select [View >Toolbars] to show or hide tool bars or windows.
Status bar

The status bar shows the device module and the version of the current TROVIS-VIEW file.
If the current version of the TROVIS-VIEW file is not the same as the version of the connected
device, the TROVIS-VIEW file must be converted to match the device version [File > Convert
Version...] u Section 2.1.5.

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Tree
The tree is located on the left-hand side below thestatus bar in the default program layout. It contains
all the folders and subfolders of a module.

User-defined tree
The user-defined tree is located on the left-hand side
below the tree window in the default program layout.
The user-defined tree shown in a new TROVIS-VIEW
file depends on the module. If a user-defined tree
has been created beforehand for the same module,
the same tree appears automatically in a new
TROVIS-VIEW file.
Trend-Viewer
The Trend-Viewer is located in the bottom of the window in the default program layout. It
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Tool bars
Standard
Meaning of icons (starting on the left):− Create a new TROVIS-VIEW file (u Section 2.1.1).
− Open a TROVIS-VIEW file (u Section 2.1.2).
− Save a TROVIS-VIEW file (u Section 2.1.3).
− Save a TROVIS-VIEW file with new name (u Section 2.1.3).
− Cut out folders and parameters (u Section 2.2.1).
− Copy folders and parameters (u Section 2.2.2).
− Paste folders and parameters (u Section 2.2.3).
− Print a TROVIS-VIEW file (u Section 2.1.4).
− E-mail a TROVIS-VIEW file (u Section 2.1.6).
− Move up one level in the directory (u Section 2.3.2).
− Change the zoom setting (u Section 2.3.3).
− Open the About dialog box (u Section 2.7.3).

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OfflineMeaning of icons (starting on the left):− Read data from device (u Section 2.4.2).
− Write data to device (u Section 2.4.3).
− Start online mode (u Section 2.4.4).
The icon shown on the right appears on the tool bar during online mode of
the Trend-Viewer (this mode runs separately from the main application).

Communication
OnlineMeaning of icons (starting on the left):− Read data from device (u Section 2.4.2).
− Write data to device (u Section 2.4.3).
− Start online mode (u Section 2.4.4).
The icon shown on the right appears on the tool bar during online mode of
the Trend-Viewer (this mode runs separately from the main application).

User level(tool bar depending on module)− Change the user level (u Section 2.4.1).
Find
Search for a parameter or folder within the document.
Î Enter search term.
Î Start search by clicking the magnifying glass icon or with [F3].
NoteSearch terms that do not exist in the current document are highlighted in
red.
Wizard(tool bar depending on module)

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2.3.2

Moving up one level in the directory

Moving up one level in the directory is only possible when a subfolder containing parametersor other subfolders is shown in the main window.
Î Select [View > Up One Level].
Alternatively, move up one level in the directory by clicking this icon on the tool
bar.

2.3.3

Changing the zoom setting

You can zoom in or out of the program window
within the range between 75 and 200 %.
Î Select [View > Zoom...] to open the Zoom
dialog box.
Î Set zoom or change text sharpness setting.
Î Click [OK] to confirm.
Alternatively, open the Zoom dialog box by by clicking this icon on the tool
bar.

Note
Decrease the zoom setting when not all the windows or tool bars appear on the screen.

2.3.4

Resetting the layout

This command resets the layout of TROVIS-VIEW to default.
Î Select [View > Reset Layout].

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2.4 [Device]

2.4.1

Changing the user level

Right of access to certain folders and parameters is assigned in some modules depending on
the user level.
The default user level is displayed after opening a new TROVIS-VIEW file. Modules have different default user levels, for example, Customer, Maintenance technician or Specialist. Depending on the module, it may be possible to change to another user level with extended
read/write access. Refer to the mounting and operating instructions of the device for moredetails.
The user level can only be changed when TROVIS-VIEW and the device are not connected(in offline mode, u Section 2.4.4).
Î Select [Device > User Level] to open the User level dialog box.
Î Select or enter the user level.
Î To change from the default user level:
enter password.
Î Click [OK] to confirm user level.

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The user level can be selected directly from the drop-down list on the tool bar.
Changing the password
The default password is "samson". The password can bechanged.
Î Enter the currently valid password.
Î Click option [Change password].
Î Enter the new password twice:[Enter new password][Confirm new password]Î Click [Change password] button to save new password.

Note
The changed password remains saved even after loading the default settings.

2.4.2

Reading data from the device

Reading data from the device causes the complete data record to be uploaded from the device.
Î Select [Device > Read].
Alternatively, read data from the device by clicking this icon on the communication tool bar.
Parameters that have been read from the device are marked in TROVIS-VIEW
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Similar topics:− Read parameters in a folder and its subfolder from the device (u Section 3.2.
− Read a single parameter from the device (u Section 4.2.

2.4.3

Writing data to the device

Writing data to the device causes the complete data record to be downloaded to the device.
Î Select [Device > Write].
Alternatively, write data to the device by clicking this icon on the communication tool bar.
Similar topics:− Write parameters in a folder and its subfolders to the device (u Section 3.3.
− Write a single parameter to the device (u Section 4.3.

2.4.4

Starting the online mode of the main application

In online mode, communication is established permanently between the device and TROVIS-VIEW. All the configuration and operating data are transferred cyclically from the device
and displayed in TROVIS-VIEW. Any changes performed in TROVIS-VIEW are directly
downloaded onto the device.
Note
A separate online mode for the Trend-Viewer can be set in [Options > Trend-Viewer]. This allows the online mode of the Trend-Viewer to be started separately from the main application(u Section 2.6.5).
Starting the online mode of the main application
Î Select [Device > Online Mode].

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Alternatively, start the online mode by clicking this icon on the communication tool bar.

In online mode, this animated icon appears on the communication tool bar.

Note
− If TROVIS-VIEW is unable to find the device, check the server and communication settings(u Section 2.6.2).
− The online mode can only run when the version of the TROVIS-VIEW file matches that ofthe device. A conversion must be performed to start the online mode if this action ispossible.

Exiting the online mode of the main application
Î Select [Device > P Online Mode].
Alternatively, exit the online mode by clicking this icon on the communication tool bar.

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2.4.5

Setting the device address

We recommend to use the serial number of devices that can be connected to TROVIS-VIEW
over an infrared interface to address them. This is particularly recommendable when several
devices of the same type are located within range of the infrared adapter.

Î Select [Device > Addressing ...].
The wizard for device addressing opens.
Î Follow the instructions.

2.4.6

Perform settings using the wizard

In some modules, a device connected to TROVIS-VIEW can be configured step-by-step using
the start-up wizard.
! NOTICE
It is not possible to restore the configuration saved in TROVIS-VIEW or in the device itself thatwas valid before performing the start-up using the start-up wizard.

Î Select [Device > Start-up wizard]. The Start-up wizard dialog box opens.
Î Follow the instructions.

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Alternatively, start the wizard by clicking this icon on the wizard tool bar.

2.5 [Memory pen]
The [Memory pen] menu is only available when a memory pen can be inserted into thedevice.

! NOTICE
The memory pen serves as a data carrier and is able to load and store data in its non-volatile memory. The functions of the memory pen described in following are only guaranteed if
the memory pen-64 (order no. 1400-9753) is used (u Section 1.4).
Copying function
The memory pen can be loaded with data configured in TROVIS-VIEW and the configuration
data transferred to one or several devices of the same type and version.
Additionally, the data from the device can be written to the memory pen. This allows the configuration data to be simply copied from one device and loaded onto other devices of thesame type and version.
Data logging
Device data are logged until the memory pen is full. The data logged in the memory pen canbe read out in TROVIS-VIEW and saved to a LOG file (u Section 2.5.6).
Command mode
A command is downloaded onto the memory pen and transferred onto the device (u Section
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Note
The functions of the memory pen vary depending on the device used (u Section 1.4).
To use the memory pen:
Î Connect the modular adapter (order no. 1400-7698, u Section 1.4) directly to the COM
port of a computer or connect it using a USB/RS-232 adapter (order no. 8812-2001) tothe USB port of the computer.
Î Set the communication port (u Section 2.5.5).

2.5.1

Reading data from the memory pen

TROVIS-VIEW 4 uploads the complete data record from the memory pen.
Note
Data can only uploaded from memory pens which contain data from the open TROVIS-VIEW
file. Data cannot be uploaded from memory pens that have been configured as commandpens.
Î Select [Memory Pen > Read].
Parameters that have been read from the device are marked in TROVIS-VIEW by
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2.5.2

Writing data to the memory pen

This command allows data from TROVIS-VIEW to be downloaded onto the memory pen. In
the Status/action dialog box, the direction in which data are to be transferred between thememory pen device is determined.

The status and actions vary depending on the module used. Possible states and actions include:
Devices without local operation, e.g. Type 3374 and Type 5827 Electric Actuators− Device reads memory pen automatically: Data are transferred from the memory pen to
the device.
− Device automatically writes to memory pen. Data are transferred from the device to thememory pen.
Devices with local operation, e.g TROVIS 6495-2 Industrial Controller and Media 6− Reading from and writing to memory pen possible: Data can be transferred from thedevice to the memory pen and from the memory pen to the device over local operation.
− Only reading from memory pen possible: Data can only be transferred from the memory pen to the device over local operation. Data transfer from the device to the memory
pen is blocked.
− Only writing to memory pen possible: Data can only be transferred to the memory pen
from the device over local operation. Data transfer from the memory pen to the device isblocked.
Î Select [Memory Pen > Write]. The Status/action dialog box automatically appears.
Î Select the status/action of the memory pen ().
Î Click [Writing...].

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2.5.3

Changing the status

The status determines how the memory pen is to be used when it is inserted into the device.

The selectable status varies depending on the module. Possible states include:
Device modules with command function, e.g. Type 3374 and Type 5827 Electric Actuators− Device reads memory pen automatically: Data are transferred from the memory pen to
the device.
− Device automatically writes to memory pen. Data are transferred from the device to thememory pen.
− Record data, time-controlled: Operating data are logged in the memory pen according
to a time schedule.
− Record data, event-triggered: Operating data are logged in the memory pen triggeredby an event.
Device modules without command function, e.g. TROVIS 6495-2 Industrial Controller andMedia 6
− Reading from and writing to memory pen possible: Data can be transferred from thedevice to the memory pen and from the memory pen to the device over local operation.
− Only reading from memory pen possible: Data can only be transferred from the memory pen to the device over local operation. Data transfer from the device to the memory
pen is blocked.
− Only writing to memory pen possible: Data can only be transferred to the memory pen
from the device over local operation. Data transfer from the memory pen to the device isblocked.

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Î Select status ().
Î Click Writing... button.

2.5.4

Setting the command mode

The command mode is only available incertain modules.
The command loaded onto the memory
pen is performed as soon as the memory
pen is inserted into the device. The commands that can be selected vary depending on the module.
Î Select [Memory Pen > Set Command
Mode]. The Set command mode dialog box opens.
Î Select the command () as required.
Î Click [Writing...] to confirm.

2.5.5

Setting the communication port

Perform the action described once whenever TROVIS-VIEW cannot find the connected memory pen.
Î Select [Memory Pen > Communication Port...]. The Settings dialog box
appears.
Î Click [Start] to start automatic detection. The status changes to 'Device
found at COM...' if TROVIS-VIEW
finds the memory pen connected tothe computer.
Î Click [OK] to confirm the communication settings.

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2.5.6

Reading recorded data

Data logged on the memory pen by the action'Record data, time-controlled' or 'Record data,
event-triggered' can be saved in a LOG file in
TROVIS-VIEW.
Î Select [Memory Pen > Read recorded data].
After checking the memory pen and the data
saved on it, TROVIS-VIEW uploads the logged
data. After reading all the data, the Save As
dialog box opens.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list
where the file is to saved.
Î Enter the file name.
Î Click [Save] to save data.

2.6 [Options]

2.6.1

Changing the language

The language setting can be changed in theoffline mode.
Î Select [Options > Language] andchoose the language from the list.
Î P indicates which language is active.

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2.6.2

Establishing communication with the device

Perform the action described once after opening a document to allow TROVIS-VIEW to findthe connected device.
Note
Note on Bluetooth communication:− For communication over Bluetooth, the connection to the device must be established using
the software included with the Bluetooth adapter. If an adapter with legacy pairing (Bluetooth version 2.0) is used, you first need to enter the coupling code “1234“. This is notneeded for a Bluetooth adapter with secure simple pairing (Bluetooth version 2.1 and higher).
− SAMSON devices usually announce themselves to a computer with a name made up fromthe type and serial number (e.g. SAMSON5724-8_....). Devices with older firmware versions may, however, use the name of the Bluetooth chip manufacturer on announcing themselves.
Î Select [Options > Communication…].
The Communication dialog box
opens.
Î Click [Server settings...] to open theServer settings dialog box.
Î Select the connection ():− Local connection when the communication server (SCS) and TROVIS-VIEW run on the same computer.
−

TCP/IP connection when the communication server (SCS) and TROVIS-VIEW run on different computers.

Î Click [OK] to confirm the server settings. The Server settings dialog box
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the Connection settings dialog box.
Î Click [Start] to start automatic detection. The status changes to 'Device
found at COM...' if TROVIS-VIEW
finds the device connected to thecomputer.
Î Click [OK] to confirm the communication settings. The Settings dialog box
closes.
Î Click [OK] to confirm the communication settings.

2.6.3

Generating automatic file names

If required, the file name can be automatically generated on saving the latest version of a TROVIS-VIEW document. Users
can determine which details are to be
used to generate the file name.
Î Select [Options > File Name…]. The
dialog box as shown here opens.
Î Check the 'Use automatic file name'box (R).
Î Select details to be used in the automatically generated file name:
R %T = Type
R %D = Date
R %y = Date (year)
R %m = Date (month)
R %d = Date (day)
R %1P = Serial no.
R %2P = Tag no.
Î Click [OK] to confirm.

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Note:
Note
The automatically generated file name can still be changed on saving the TROVIS-VIEW fileregardless of the settings made here.

2.6.4

Showing message boxes

By checking the ‘Do not show this message again‘ box (R), the last response to the message
is saved. In the event of a message, it is no longer shown. In order to show the message
again, the saved (automatic) response must be deleted.
Î Select [Options > Show Message Boxes].
Î Select message.
Î Click [Show message again].
Î Click [OK].

2.6.5

Configuring the Trend-Viewer

Loading a diagram
Trend-Viewer files are saved using the filename
extension ".log".
Î Select [Options > Trend-Viewer > Load diagram …]. The Load diagram dialog box
opens.
Î Select the directory from the drop-down list
where the file is stored.
Î Select the file you want to open.
Î Click [Open] to load diagram.

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Loading Trend-Viewer default settings
Loading the default settings of the Trend-Viewer causes all data from the Trend-Viewer to bedeleted. The Trend-Viewer is shown in the default layout with its default data points.
Î Select [Options > Trend-Viewer > Load Trend-Viewer default settings].
Selecting online mode
The Trend-Viewer can be run in online mode together with the main application or separately.
− Running the online mode together with main application
The refresh rate depends on the total number of data points currently being displayed,
i.e. including those shown in the main application. The refresh rate may be slower depending on the number of the data points shown in the main window.
Data recording finishes as soon as the online mode of the main application is ended.
Î Select [Options > Trend-Viewer > Online with main application].
− Running the online mode separately from the main application
The values of the Trend-Viewer are logged according to the selected sampling time (rate).
The sampling time can be adjusted within a range from Minimal (fastest possible rate) to
300 s.
Î Select the sampling time from [Options > Trend-Viewer > Trend-Viewer online mode,
sampling time...].
P indicates active online mode.
This icon appears on the communication tool bar during online mode of theTrend-Viewer (this mode runs separately from the main application).
Selecting how the logged values are to be shown in the graph
The values logged in the Trend-Viewer can be shown in the graph exactly as they are recorded or in optimized form. In the optimized form, in addition to the first and last visible values,
only the values that have changed since the last recording are shown.
Î Select menu option:[Options > Trend-Viewer > Record all points] or[Options > Trend-Viewer > Optimize values]
P indicates which graph form is active.

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2.7 [?] (Help)
2.7.1

Opening documentation on the device

PDF documents for the device module are saved in TROVIS-VIEW.
Î Select [? > Documentation] to open documentation on the device.
Note
The most recent documentation is available on the SAMSON website(http://www.samsongroup.com).

2.7.2

Opening TROVIS-VIEW documentation

PDF files of these Operating Instructions (EB 6661) and the associated Data Sheet T 6661
can be viewed in TROVIS-VIEW.
Î Select [?] (Help).

2.7.3

Opening the About dialog box

If you have any questions about this software, the following details must be submitted:− TROVIS-VIEW version− Module version− Microsoft .NET Runtime version
Details on TROVIS-VIEW 4 are listed in the dialog box.
Î Select [? > About].
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3 Tree and user-defined tree
Tree
The tree structure of TROVIS-VIEW is fixed and cannot be changed. All the module-specific parameters
are arranged in folders and their subfolders.
The contents of the selected folder appear in themain window (u Section 4). After opening a file, only the main folders are shown in the tree. Clicktoexpand the folder and show its subfolders. Clickto collapse the folder tree.

A faulty folder or parameter appears in a folder marked by this icon.

Note
The tree structure cannot be changed. Create a user-defined tree with selected contents and adifferent structure in the [User-defined Tree] window.
The [Tree] window is located on the left-hand side below the status bar in the default program layout.
User-defined tree
The user-defined tree can be created as required toshow parameters and folders from the TROVIS-VIEW
tree.
The user-defined tree shown in a new TROVIS-VIEW
file depends on the module. If a user-defined tree has
been created beforehand for the same module, thesame tree appears automatically in a new TROVISVIEW file.
The [User-defined Tree] window is located underneath the [Tree] window in the default program layout.

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3.1 Creating a user-defined tree
The user-defined tree is created from the parameters of the specified module-specific tree.
New folders can be added or existing folders including their contents can be copied from thetree and inserted into the user-defined tree.
Adding a folder
Î Place the mouse cursor in the [User-definedTree] window.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Add folder].
A [New folder] is created.

Î Name the folder.
Î Click on this icon to confirm the added folder.

Note
To add subfolders, select the folder from one level higher up before opening the context-sensitive menu.
Deleting a folder
All the associated subfolders and parameters are deleted on deleting a folder.
Î Select the folder.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Delete folder].

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Copying and pasting folders and parameters
All the associated subfolders
and parameters are copiedand pasted on copying andpasting a folder.
Î Select the folder orparameter in the TROVISVIEW tree.
Î Copy the folder or parameter by clicking on thisicon.

Î Select the location in theuser-defined tree where
the folder or parameter is
to be pasted.

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Î Paste the folder or parameter by clicking on the icon
shown here.

Note
You can also drag and drop folders and parameters from the TROVIS-VIEW tree into the user-defined tree.
Renaming a folder
Î Select the folder in the user-defined tree.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Rename folder].
Deleting folders and parametersÎ Select the folder or parameter in the main application.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Delete selection].

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Adding a headline
Headlines arrange the parameters of a folder into individual
groups.
Î Right-click on the main window to open a context-sensitivemenu.
Î Select [Add headline].

The headline is added above the selected area.

Î Enter headline into [New group] field.
Î Drag and drop parameters into the newly created group as
required.

Changing a headline
Î Select the headline in the main application.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Change headline].

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Deleting a headline
Î Select the headline.
Î Press delete key to delete headline.

3.2 Uploading data from a folder
When TROVIS-VIEW is running in the offline mode (indicated by this iconon the communication tool bar), communication can be established by selecting [Read] to specifically upload data from the connected device. The
command causes all the parameters of a folder and the associated subfolder to be uploaded from the device.
Î Select the folder.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Read].
Parameters that have been read from the device are marked in TROVIS-VIEW
by this symbol.
Similar topics:− Read all parameters from the device (u Section 2.4.2).
− Read a single parameter from the device (u Section 4.2).

3.3 Downloading data from a folder
When TROVIS-VIEW is running in the offline mode (indicated by this iconon the communication tool bar), communication can be established by selecting [Write] to specifically download data to the connected device. The
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Î Select the folder.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Write].
Similar topics:− Write all parameters from TROVIS-VIEW to the device (u Section 2.4.3).
− Write a single parameter to the device (u Section 4.3).

3.4 Resetting all data to defaults
The [Reset all data to defaults] command causes all write-enabled parameters of a folder andthe associated subfolders to be reset to their default settings. The default values are definedfor every write-enabled parameter of a device module.
Î Select the folder.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Reset all data to defaults].
Similar topics:− Reset all parameters to their default settings (u Section 2.4).
− Reset a single parameter to its default setting (u Section 4.1).

3.5 Printing data from a folder
The [Print…] command causes all the parameters of a folder and the associated subfolders tobe printed.
Î Select the folder.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Print…]. The Print dialog box opens.
Î Perform print settings and start printing (u Section 2.1.4).

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4 Main window
The parameters and subfolders of a folder selected in the Tree or User-defined Tree areshown in the main window.
The parameters are assigned to different classes which are identified by icons:Parameter can be written to the device: The parameter can be edited andwritten to the device.
Device parameter cannot be edited: The parameter is read from the device.

Parameter can be executed in the device

Device parameter that can be edited but not written to the device
Note
Device parameters that cannot be edited are marked “– – –“ until the parameter is uploaded
from the connected device.
Various icons in thecolumn indicate the source from which TROVIS-VIEW has received
the parameter values. If a parameter is assigned an impermissible value, an error message
appears instead of the source.
User-edited: The value has been changed in TROVIS-VIEW.
From device: The value has been uploaded from the device. A refreshed value
during online mode is indicated by a green x in the icon.
From file, originally from device: The value was originally uploaded from the device, saved in a file and has now been reread into TROVIS-VIEW from the file.

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From file, originally from device: The value was originally changed in TROVIS-VIEW, saved in a file and has now been reread into TROVIS-VIEW from the
file.
From file: The value originates from a file that has been saved.

From memory pen: The value has been adopted from the memory pen.

Impermissible or invalid value: Error

Value outside range (top)Value outside range (bottom)
Note
An icon is not assigned to a parameter before it has been edited in TROVIS-VIEW (default
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4.1 Editing parameters
Parameters that can be edited are marked by these icons. These parameters can be edited in TROVIS-VIEW.
Î Select the parameter.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitivemenu.
Î Select [Edit].
Î The Change parameters dialog box
opens.
Alternatively, open the dialog box bydouble-clicking the parameter.
Parameters with selectable values:Î Select value from drop-down list.
Î Click [OK] to confirm value.

Parameter with specified range:Î Enter the value within the defined range
or adjust it over the – and + scale.
Î Click [OK] to confirm value.

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Fast setting of default, minimum and maximum value:Î Select the parameter.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitivemenu.
Î Select option:
Default: Reset the parameter to the indicated default setting.
Min: Resets the parameter to the indicated minimum value (only for parameterswith a specified range).
Max: Resets the parameter to theindicated maximum value (only forparameters with a specified range).
Options written in gray indicate that thevalue is the same as the optional setting.

4.2 Uploading a single parameter
When TROVIS-VIEW is running in the offline mode (indicated by this iconon the communication tool bar), communication can be established by selecting [Read] to specifically upload data from the connected device. The
command causes a single parameter to be uploaded from the device.
Î Select the parameter.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Read].
Uploaded parameters are marked by this icon (from device).

Similar topics:− Read all parameters from the device (u Section 2.4.2).
− Read parameters in a folder and its subfolder from the device (u Section 3.2).

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4.3 Downloading a single parameter
When TROVIS-VIEW is running in the offline mode (indicated by this iconon the communication tool bar), communication can be established by selecting [Write] to specifically download data to the connected device. The
command causes a single parameter from TROVIS-VIEW to be downloaded
onto the connected device.
Î Select the parameter.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Write].
Similar topics:− Write all parameters from TROVIS-VIEW to the device (u Section 2.4.3).
− Write parameters in a folder and its subfolder to the device (u Section 3.3).

4.4 Executing parameters
Parameters that can be executed are marked by these icons.
Î Select the parameter that can be executed.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitivemenu.
Î Select [Execute]. Communication is automatically established if the online mode is
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5 Trend-Viewer

The Trend-Viewer only appears when it has been activated [P] in the [View] menu. See u
Section 2.3. In the Trend-Viewer, the values of all write-enabled parameters as well as all device parameters that cannot be edited can be displayed as a graph plotted over time or in avalues table. Approximately one million (220) values per data point can be logged at a time.
At a sampling rate of one second, the maximum logging duration is approx. 12 days. After
this, the 16000 (214) oldest values are automatically deleted to provide more space for newvalues.
Values can only be recorded and displayed when the online mode for TROVIS-VIEW or theTrend-Viewer are active.
This icon indicates that the online mode of TROVIS-VIEW is active. Values
are only recorded when the ‘Online with main application’ option ischecked in [Options > Trend-Viewer].
This icon indicates that the online mode of the Trend-Viewer is active. Values
are only recorded when the ‘Trend-Viewer online mode, sampling time...’option is checked in [Options > Trend-Viewer].
Note
The Trend-Viewer settings are configured in [Options > Trend-Viewer]. See u Section 2.6.5.

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5.1 Configuring the Trend-Viewer
Î Double-click [Neuer Ordner] field to name the Trend-Viewer.
Î Activate the online mode of the Trend-Viewer, if required.
Online mode of the Trend-Viewer can be activated.

Online mode of the Trend-Viewer is blocked.

Note
The online mode of the Trend-Viewer is activated in [Options > Trend-Viewer]. If theTrend-Viewer is to run in its own online mode, the sampling time (rate) for recording data
must be selected.
Adding or removing a Trend-Viewer
Use this icon to add a Trend-Viewer to a new tab. Click the tab to go to the
Trend-Viewer. You can add as many Trend-Viewers as you like.
Use this icon to delete a Trend-Viewer.

5.2 Displaying parameters in the Trend-Viewer
Inserting parameters into the Trend-Viewer
The Trend-Viewer shows write-enabled and non-editable device parameters after they havepreviously been inserted into the Trend-Viewer.
Î Drag and drop parameters from the main window into the list of parameters in the
Trend-Viewer.
You can add as many parameters as you like into a Trend-Viewer. For a better overview,parameters can be distributed among several Trend-Viewers.

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Changing the parameter representation in the graphÎ Select the parameter from the list [Name].
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Settings...]. The Settings dialog box appears.
Alternatively, open the dialog box by double-clicking the parameter.
Î Change the properties of the lines and points.
Î Click [OK] to confirm.
Note:
If the ‘Visible’ box is not checked, the parameter is not

displayed in the diagram. The parameter still appears inthe Values Table.

Deleting parametersÎ Select the parameter from the list [Name].
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Delete].

5.3 Configuring the diagram
The standard diagram settings cause the entire adjustment range on the y-axis (vertical axis)
to be visible. The visible range of the x-axis (horizontal axis) is determined by the window
width of the diagram.
Unlocking the zoom and scroll function for the y-axis (only relevant when the Trend-Viewer
diagram has more than one y-axis)
This icon indicates that the y-axes of the Trend-Viewer are linked with one another. You cannot zoom and scroll within a single axis. Click the icon to unlink
the y-axes.
This icon indicates that the y-axes are unlinked. It allows you to zoom and scroll
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Selecting a single value

This icon is used to select a single value.

Î Click Select icon.
Shifting display section
This icon shifts the x-axis to the left and right.
Î Click the icon to shift display section.
Î Place the mouse cursor on the x-axis until the hand tool appears.
Î Keep the left mouse key pressed down to shift the x-axis to the left or right.
Zooming inThis icon is used to stretch the axes.
Î Click the icon to zoom in.
Î Place the mouse cursor on an axis or in the middle of the diagram until the magnifying
glass tool appears.
Î Click to zoom in.

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Zooming out
This icon is used to zoom out the axes.
Î Click the icon to zoom out.
Î Place the mouse cursor on an axis or in the middle of the diagram until the magnifying
glass tool appears.
Î Click to zoom out.
Sizing all axes to match data contents
This icon allows the entire value range of the parameters to be displayed.
Î Click the icon to size all axes to match data contents.
Resetting all axes to start values
This icon allows you to show the entire value range of the parameter to be displayed on the y-axis. The x-axis starts at 00:00:00 hh:mm:ss and is reset to thedefault scaling which is determined by the window width of the diagram.
Î Click the icon for resetting all axes to start values.

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5.3.1

Deleting a diagram

The [Delete diagram] command causes the current Trend-Viewer (diagram, values table andlist of parameters) to be deleted.
Î Place the mouse cursor on the Trend-Viewer.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Delete diagram].
Alternatively, exit the Trend-Viewer by clicking this icon on the tab.

5.3.2

Loading a diagram

Trend-Viewer files are saved using the filename
extension ".log".
Î Place the mouse cursor on the Trend-Viewer.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Load diagram...]. The Load diagram
dialog box opens.
Î Select the directory from the drop-down list
where the file is stored.
Î Select the file you want to open.
Î Click [Open] to load diagram.

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5.3.3

Saving a diagram

Trend-Viewer files are saved using the filename
extension ".log".
Î Place the mouse cursor on the Trend-Viewer.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Save diagram...]. The Save As dialog
box opens.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list
where the file is to be saved.
Î Enter the file name.
Î Click [Save] to save diagram.

5.3.4

Printing a diagramÎ Place the mouse cursor on the Trend-Viewer.
Î Right-click to open a context-sensitive menu.
Î Select [Print diagram...]. The Print dialog box opens.
Î Perform print settings and start printing (u Section 2.1.4).

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5.4 Changing to values table

The values table contains all the measured data together with a time stamp of the parameters
used in the Trend-Viewer.
Î Select [Values Table] tab.
This icon is used to update the data of the values table.

Note
The time stamp is based on the starting time when the online mode of the Trend-Viewer started. This starting time is indicated in the Trend-Viewer diagram by ‘t0‘.

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5.5 Exporting data

This icon is used to export the data of the values table.

Î Select which file format is to be used (¤).
Î Select which decimal separator is to be used (¤).
Î Select which x-values column is to be used (¤).
Î Select which time format for the x-axis is to be used (¤)Î Click [Export...] to start data export. The Export dialog box opens.
Î Select the location from the drop-down list where the file is to be saved.
Î Click [Save] to save data.

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6 General layout adaptations
6.1 Resizing a window
This icon allows you to change the window size in the horizontal direction.
Î Place the mouse cursor on the left or right edge of a window until the mouse cursor
changes to a horizontal two-headed arrow.
Î Click and hold the left mouse button down to resize the window‘s width.

This icon allows you to change the window size in the vertical direction.

Î Place the mouse cursor on the top or bottom edge of a window until the mouse cursor
changes to a vertical two-headed arrow.
Î Click and hold the left mouse button down to resize the window‘s length.

6.2 Undocking and maximizing a window
The Tree, User-defined Tree and Trend-Viewer windows can be
undocked to show them separately from the program layout. Thisaction causes the corresponding window to be undocked, allowing its size and position to be changed as required. Maximizing
the window size causes the window size to be resized to fill theentire screen.
Î Select [q > ­Maximize] or [q > P Dock] in the top window
bar or from the context-sensitive menu (after right-clicking on
the window bar).
Window docking
An undocked window can be redocked in another position on the program layout. Position
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This icon shows all possible docking positions.

Note
Select [View > Reset Layout] to reset how the window looks to the default program layout(u Section 2.3.4).

6.3 Closing windows
Click [q > Close] to close a window.
Alternatively, the window can be closed by clicking this icon on the window title bar.
Opening windows
Open a closed window by selecting [View > Tree] or [View > User-defined Tree] u Section
2.3.4.

6.4 Hiding windows automatically
A hidden window is only shown as a tab at the window‘s original position in the program
layout. Place the mouse cursor over the tab to open the window. Remove the mouse cursor toclose the window again.
This icon, located on the top window bar, allows you to hide a window.

This icon allows you to show a window permanently in the program layout.

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Note
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Key combinations for menus
Alt+D

Open the Device menu

Alt+E

Open the Edit menu

Alt+F

Open the File menu

Alt+O

Open the Options menu

Alt+VOpen the View menu

Alt+?

Open the ? (Help) menu

Key combinations for TROVIS-VIEW files
Ctrl+N

Open new TROVIS-VIEW file

Ctrl+O

Open saved TROVIS-VIEW file

Ctrl+P

Print TROVIS-VIEW file

Ctrl+S

Save TROVIS-VIEW file

Key combinations for user-defined tree
Ctrl+C

Copy folder/parameter for a user-defined tree

Ctrl+V

Insert folder/parameter into a user-defined tree

Ctrl+X

Cut out folder/parameter from a user-defined tree

F2

Rename folder or headline

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