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MultiMatePlus User & Installation Guide
Version 1.6
September 2020
T O P T E C H S Y S T E M S
MultiMatePlus User & Installation Guide
© Toptech Systems
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Longwood, FL 32750
Phone 407.332.1774
Disclaimer
Toptech Systems assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from installation or use of its products. Toptech Systems will not be liable for any claims of damage, lost data, or lost time as a result of using its products.
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................................................ 4
System Requirements .............................................................................. 4
Download and Install the MultiMate Plus application ............................... 4
1.2.1 Where to find the MultiMate Plus software ............................................................... 5
1.2.2 How to install the MultiMate Plus software ............................................................... 5
Chapter 2 User Interface Overview ....................................... 6
Main Menu Screen ................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Navigating the Main Menu ........................................................................................ 6
2.1.2 Devices List/overview................................................................................................ 7
Configuration Toolbar .............................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 Create a New Device ............................................. 9
Connect to a MultiLoad using Ethernet .................................................... 9
Connect to a MultiLoad using Line Controller (LC) ................................ 10
Create New Device without a Connection .............................................. 11
Test connection ...................................................................................... 11
Chapter 4 Navigating and Editing Configuration ............. 13
Configuration Options ............................................................................ 13
Navigating Configuration Menus ............................................................ 14
4.2.1 Editing Configurations ............................................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Network & Serial Comm Menu ................................................................................ 17
4.2.3 Equipment Configuration Menu .............................................................................. 17
4.2.4 Products Configuration Menu ................................................................................. 18
4.2.4.1 Easily create base Components, Additives and Samplers .................................. 18
4.2.4.2 Easily create Saleable Products .......................................................................... 19
4.2.5 Alarms Configuration Menu .................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 Generating Reports .............................................. 24
FCM Map Report ................................................................................... 24
Configuration Report .............................................................................. 26
Chapter 6 MultiLoad Utilities ................................................ 27
Importing Logos ..................................................................................... 27
Command Console ................................................................................ 28
Upload Firmware .................................................................................... 30
BOL Editor ............................................................................................. 32
Custom Logic ......................................................................................... 34
6.5.1 Getting started ......................................................................................................... 35
6.5.2 Building a configuration ........................................................................................... 36
6.5.3 Continuing Configurations ....................................................................................... 37
6.5.4 Saving / Exporting Custom Logic Configurations ................................................... 39
Chapter 7 Software Revision History ................................. 42
7.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 42
7.1.2 Software Changes................................................................................................... 42
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Overview
This document is designed to quickly guide the users of MultiLoad II products to the most common uses of MultiMate Plus, a MultiLoad configuration tool. This guide will help users to set up MultiMate Plus and familiarize them with navigating the menus for interaction with all Toptech’s MultiLoad II family of electronic load rack controllers.
The following table provides an information map to the material available in this guide.
Chapter Topics Covered
1.Getting Started System requirements, Download and Installation Instructions.
2.User Interface Overview Navigation of MultiMate Plus main menu and configuration toolbar.
3.Create a New Device Setting up a MultiLoad connection using Ethernet, TMS Line Controller or Offline configuration.
4.Configure a MultiLoad Navigation of Network & Serial Comm, Equipment Products and Alarm configuration menus.
5.MultiLoad Utilities Overview of the Command Console, Firmware Upload, BOL Editor, Custom Logic and Import Logo features.
The following key makes it easier to find the information you need in this guide:
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Valuable Information
Configuration
Connection
MultiLoad Manual
Note that this guide covers MultiMate Plus functionality only. For information about base MultiLoad firmware please consult the MultiLoad II User Guide. For information about wiring please consult the MultiLoad II Installation Guide. For information about the MultiLoad register interface and Modbus communication, please reference the MultiLoad II Communication Guide. Updated versions of all manuals, including this one, are available on our website at http://www.toptech.com.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
This chapter indicates the system requirements needed to run the MultiMate Plus application on your computer and explains how to download and install it ready for use. Let’s get started!
System Requirements
• OS: Windows 7 or higher
• RAM: 390 MB or greater
• System Software: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.5 or higher
To obtain the latest version of the .NET Framework, visit http://www.microsoft.com/NET/ and follow the instructions for your specific system.
Download and Install the MultiMate Plus application
Before installing the latest version of MultiMate Plus - uninstall any version of MultiMate Plus prior to v1.2. MultiMate Plus does not support connectivity to MultiLoad firmware versions vX.31.07 and earlier.
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1.2.1 Where to find the MultiMate Plus software
Visit https://www.toptech.com/multimate-plus.html and select the latest version of MultiMate Plus and
download the .zip file.
1.2.2 How to install the MultiMate Plus software
1. After downloading MultiMate Plus, open the .zip folder and run the setup.exe file by following the
instructions of the Setup Wizard.
2. After the installation of the program, open MultiMate Plus from your Windows Start Menu. Windows
Start Menu>Programs>Toptech Systems.
You should also see a shortcut on your desktop to launch MultiMate Plus.
3. After installation of the program you will be able to start using the MultiMate Plus tool.
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Chapter 2 User Interface Overview
This chapter provides an overview of what is available in MultiMate Plus, navigation of the Main menu and configuration toolbar.
Main Menu Screen
Opening MultiMate Plus, the main menu screen is the first screen to appear; from here you will be able to go to the different tools available in the application and get an immediate overview of all units previously connected or saved.
2.1.1 Navigating the Main Menu
Opening MultiMate Plus, the main menu screen is the first screen to appear. From here you will be able to navigate to the following menu options:
• Create a new device connection and see projects list, more info in Chapter 3
• MultiLoad configurations, more info in Chapter 4
• Use the Import Logo feature and edit your BOL with the BOL editor, more info in Chapter 5
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Return to devices.
Open existing MultiLoad configurations.
Open Import Logo.
Open BOL Editor.
Open Custom Logic Tool.
Create New Device
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2.1.2 Devices List/overview
If it is not the first time you are using the MultiMate Plus application you will see that the main menu screen will also show you a full list of all MultiLoad devices with its configurations that you have already connected to or had setup in the past for easy access, consultation and/or modification.
Right clicking device reveals options to Edit Profile, Delete, Test Connection or Open.
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Configuration Toolbar
When working on the actual configuration there is a toolbar displayed in the right-hand corner. Find out here what each of the icons do:
Save Status
Changes have been saved.
Changes have not been saved.
Save changes status.
Export reports from MultiMate to a computer file, upload configuration from MultiMate to device, or export configuration from MultiMate to computer file.
Import Configuration file from computer to MultiMate or download the configuration from MultiLoad into MultiMate.
Edit connection settings, test connection, upload firmware and access the command console.
Save configuration changes.
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Chapter 3 Create a New Device
This chapter walks through the steps on how to create a new device/file in the application and how-to setup a connection to a MultiLoad using 3 different ways: Ethernet communication, via a TMS Line Controller or an offline configuration setup.
Upon launching MultiMate Plus, you can configure the connection with the MultiLoad preset you wish to link up with and run a test.
Connect to a MultiLoad using Ethernet
This section provides a guideline to setup a connection to a MultiLoad using Ethernet communication.
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2 Select Create New Device. 1 Enter the Name & corresponding IP Address of your new MultiLoad device.
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Connect to a MultiLoad using Line Controller (LC)
Connecting to a MultiLoad device using the TMS Line Controller (LC) connection is outlined in the diagram below.
2 Select Create New Device.
1 Enter device Name, corresponding IP Address, Terminal ID and LC Name of your new MultiLoad device.
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Create New Device without a Connection
Setting up a configuration, but without a predefined unit/connection is also possible. If you would like to edit a configuration, but not specifically linked to a certain MultiLoad you can go ahead and create a blank connection. This file can then be saved in the application and uploaded to MultiLoad devices at a later time.
Test connection
Verify the connection to your device by selecting Test Connection in your devices drop down menu. If your device fails to connect check your connection settings on MultiMate Plus and your MultiLoad.
2 Select Create New Device.
1 Enter device Name & leave IP Address blank.
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Chapter 4 Navigating and Editing Configuration
Now you finished establishing a connection between MultiMate Plus and the MultiLoad, get ready to configure the unit! This section shows you how to navigate the configuration menus and how you can easily adjust and set the parameters on the MultiLoad using MultiMate Plus in 4 areas: Network & Serial Communication, Equipment, Products and Alarms.
More information on defining configuration parameters and how to set up your device can be found in the MultiLoad User Guide.
Configuration Options
After defining the connection settings to your device, select one of three configuration options from the New Device window before editing the configuration settings.
MultiMate Plus provides firmware prompts v x.31.11 and newer, older prompts should be downloaded from your device.
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Start configuration from factory defaults.
Copy configuration from MultiLoad device to MultiMate.
Start configuration from a saved .mlc file.
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When loading a new configuration onto an existing configuration the MultiMate Plus tool will highlight all the differences in parameters. By using the checkboxes, you can accept or reject individual changes in parameters before importing the new configuration.
Navigating Configuration Menus
MultiMate Plus provides easy navigation to change and review the following configuration menus: Network & Serial Communication, Equipment, Products and Alarms.
Checked parameters will be rejected.
Un-checked parameters will be accepted.
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Configuration menus follow the same structure, a left menu bar for navigation and the detail parameter settings in the right window.
Available configuration parameters associated with the level that was selected.
Navigation menu.
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4.2.1 Editing Configurations
When modifying parameters MultiMate Plus uses a color code to highlight parameters with a different value than the default setting. Red means the value entered is outside the configurable range, yellow means the value is different than the default, and blue means the value is current being edited.
The parameters in red text indicate a Weights & Measures protected parameter – just like in the MultiLoad itself.
Red = value enter is out of range
Yellow = different than default setting
Blue = value currently being edited
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4.2.2 Network & Serial Comm Menu
After establishing connection to a device, the network and serial communication settings can be changed.
Setting up Network & Serial Comm configuration will update the configuration settings but will not change the current connection profile in MultiMate Plus.
4.2.3 Equipment Configuration Menu
In the equipment configuration screen, the left menu bar allows for easy navigation between presets and lower level equipment set ups.
In the equipment configuration menu, there are two parameter types, numerical values and drop-down menus. Numerical value data types require a number within the allowable range of the MultiLoad. Drop down menus have an arrow to the right revealing the available parameter options. For simple navigation a MultiLoad symbol designates the default setting and pink text specifies the current parameter setting in drop down menus.
Navigate through Serial connection options.
Navigate through Network connection options.
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4.2.4 Products Configuration Menu
The product configuration menu allows for easy setup and navigation of base components, additives, samplers, and saleable products.
4.2.4.1 Easily create base Components, Additives and Samplers
Base components, additives and samplers can be easily created and authorized by using the top three windows in the configuration window.
See how to navigate the screen:
Pink indicates current setting.
MultiLoad symbol indicates default setting.
Numerical value data field.
Arrow indicates drop down menu option.
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4.2.4.2 Easily create Saleable Products
The product wizard of the MultiMate Plus application simplifies setting up saleable products into five steps. Using the wizard, you will be able to edit the product code, short description, long description, and product recipe.
Configure the Product code, Short and Long Description.
Delete individual component.
Assign component to preset(s).
Select the garbage icon to delete multiple components at once.
Up arrow indicates side menu is expanded.
Down arrow indicates side menu is contracted.
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Follow the 5 steps in the product setup wizard to have a finalized saleable product.
Select the ‘+’ to access the product wizard.
1 Define the Product code, Short and Long Description.
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Select the base components, additives, and samplers that are a part of the saleable product. More than one of each can be selected; product recipe percentages can be adjusted in the final step of the product wizard.
After defining the components of the product recipe, edit the recipe percentages for each component and additive. Additional adjustments can be made in the product configuration menu.
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Select base components. Select additives. Select samplers.
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Edit the recipes.
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Additional changes can be made in the Saleable Products menu, including preset authorization and all features available in the product setup wizard.
Select contributing components, additives and samplers.
Configure product recipe percentages.
Select to edit authorized presets for product.
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4.2.5 Alarms Configuration Menu
Use the alarms configuration menu to define alarm conditions and permissives at the various configuration levels. All alarm setup screens will indicate who has the authority to clear the alarm or how the alarm is to be cleared.
Configurable connection settings, alarm names and FCM output ports can be edited from the detailed screen.
Select the ‘?’ icon to know more alarm information and what triggers it.
Edit alarm names by selecting the pencil icon.
Setup FCM output address within alarm configuration.
Select which level alarm to configure.
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Chapter 5 Generating Reports
MultiMate Plus also includes features allowing users to generate and view different types of configuration reports and export them to .csv file formats.
FCM Map Report
The FCM Map report can be used to generate a list of the FCMs and ports used by the device. The FCM Map Report is available by selecting FCM Map in the navigation bar at the top of the device project page:
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Open FCM Map report.
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After opening the FCM Map report, users should import their configuration from a device or file if they haven’t done so already. Importing the device configuration will automatically update the FCM Map report for the device.
The FCM Type is not configurable in the MultiMate Plus application. If you want to modify the FCM Type, then you need to configure it using the keypad on the MultiLoad device.
FCM warnings and errors will be displayed when hovered over.
FCM Type. FCM Number.
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To export the FCM Map report to a .csv file, users should select Export Configuration Icon > Export Report > FCM Map option from the toolbar. This will allow the user to save the file in .csv format to a directory of their choice on their local machine.
Configuration Report
The Configuration report can be used to generate a .csv file that will contain a table listing all the equipment configuration parameters (Low Flow Rate, High Flow Rate, K-Factor, Meter Factors, etc.). To export the Configuration report to a .csv file, users should select Export Configuration Icon > Export Report > Configuration Report option from the toolbar. This will allow the user to save the file in .csv format to a directory of their choice on their local machine.
Export Configuration icon.
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Export Configuration icon.
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Chapter 6 MultiLoad Utilities MultiMate Plus utilities are additional features allowing user to more easily setup, customize and update their MultiLoad. These features include importing logos, editing and viewing a BOL, the command console and using the application to help with a firmware upgrade.
Importing Logos
Using the Import Logo feature users can easily display their logo on the MultiLoad home screen. This feature helps to position and upload the logo to the device.
Coloring and edits to the logo cannot be made within this tool.
After adjusting the logo size and position press upload and this dialogue box will appear. Select the MultiLoad devices to upload your logo and press accept.
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3 Upload image to selected devices.
Use Save As... to save imported logo.
1 Open compatible image (.jpeg .png).
Preview the final image in the Preview Image. Easily adjust the size and position of the logo in the Original Image.
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Command Console
After opening a device connection, the command console allows users to read and update registers within the MultiLoad configuration. Selecting the name of your MultiLoad Device in the upper right corner will reveal a menu with the firmware version, connection profile, and command console, test connection and firmware upload feature.
After selecting the command console feature a dialogue box will appear. Typing R### will read a specific register, typing U### followed by a command will update that register with the new command.
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Any changes made using the command console will update the MultiLoad configuration immediately.
An ESC character will be represented as an ← and can be inserted by copying and pasting it from another program (i.e. Notepad++) or by pressing ALT + 27 at the same time. In order to use the hotkey method, you will need to use the number pad on your keyboard when typing in the number 27.
More information on register locations is in the MultiLoad Communications Manual.
Type read or write commands here. Send command to MultiLoad.
Command console log.
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Upload Firmware
The MultiMate Plus application allows users to update the firmware of their MultiLoad via Ethernet or Line Controller.
You can find this feature in the configuration menu of your device accessing it through the menu when clicking the device name.
After establishing a connection to the MultiLoad, the firmware version can be updated using the Upload Firmware tool. Open a firmware file (.bin) specific to your version of MultiLoad.
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Uploading firmware might take some time. Be aware that uploading firmware using the MultiMate Plus over line controller is significantly slower than over Ethernet.
After the firmware finishes loading, a confirmation screen will appear. Verify the MultiLoad is not in use and you have saved your configuration before accepting. Accepting will initiate the upgrade process.
Download the latest firmware at https://forum.toptech.com/categories/firmware.
Select the latest version of MultiLoad Firmware and download the .zip file to your computer.
When upgrading firmware version older than v x.31.07 - if you experience any issue - contact Toptech Systems.
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BOL Editor
The BOL Editor utility in the MultiMate Plus allows users to easily create a custom meter ticket and upload the template to your MultiLoad. After modifying the ticket users can also save the template to their computer and upload it to later to (other) MultiLoad devices. At the same the tool allows to download an existing template from a device to work on this one and open & use an existing BOL template from your computer.
The BOL Editor opens to the default MultiLoad meter ticket. Header components, detail components and total components can all be easily added, deleted and rearranged by dragging and dropping them on the BOL ticket area. The static text can be added by selecting the Text button on the screen and clicking in the BOL work area in the place where you want to add it. After dragging and dropping components and adding static text these fields can still be repositioned using the cursors of your keyboard.
The paper size of the BOL work area can be easily adjusted using the ‘Page button’ in the ribbon. For custom paper sizes you can resize the page by sliding the edges of the BOL work area. The actual size will be displayed as a number of rows and columns in the top right corner.
You can toggle the grid button to see a print preview of your ticket.
Pin value to the product detail line.
Text within BOL editor is indicated by black for static text and red for populated fields.
Import BOL templates from device or computer. Save BOL templates to device or computer.
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There is a maximum of 30 lines of static text available per meter ticket.
Add a line of text. Clear the BOL window. Change the paper size. Toggle grid display.
Drag and drop header, detail and Total components on the grid to customize your BOL.
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Custom Logic
The custom logic utility in MultiMate Plus provides a user-friendly tool to build, edit, and comment custom logic configurations. Custom Logic made easy!
Select Custom Logic button to reach this utility.
Line number displays the registers storing custom logic values.
Function displays the custom logic functions used to build the logic.
Comments are entered by users and do not affect the logic.
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6.5.1 Getting started
To open the Custom Logic utility from the Workspace screen, click the ‘Custom Logic’ Utility. On the main page the first 15 lines of a blank custom logic configuration will be displayed. There are two ways to begin a custom logic configuration:
1. Import a custom logic configuration from a device or file 2. Create a configuration from scratch in the tool
Comments entered in the custom logic utility will only be saved on firmware versions X.31.39 or greater.
Select down arrow to import from file or device.
Selecting firmware identifies functions not available in that version.
Select up arrow to export to file or device.
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6.5.2 Building a configuration
Whether opening an existing custom logic configuration or starting a new configuration, select the function field in the custom logic tool to begin. Use the mouse or arrow keys to navigate the group drop down menu to select a function. Typing the beginning of a function will autofill the field with relevant functions.
Functions are characterized by the line number, equipment level assignment and input/output parameters. See an example of this below:
Groups menu.
Functions menu.
Group=Write Configuration Function=PRESET_WRITE_CFG Input Parameters=Low Flow Rate, Preset Number Output Parameter=Line Number [0004]
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6.5.3 Continuing Configurations
The custom logic utility includes editing and comments that are not available on the MultiLoad devices.
Multiple lines can be selected at a time and the editing features can be controlled by shortcuts or right clicking with the mouse. The following hot key shortcuts below are available in the Custom Logic Utility:
Hot-Key Function Description
CTRL+C Copy Copy the highlighted row(s).
Select the ‘+’ to add 15 more lines, put to 1024 total lines.
Select the ‘?’ for more information on the group, function, inputs, available firmware version, description and examples.
Function buttons allow for quick editing features.
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Hot-Key Function Description
CTRL+V Paste Paste copied row(s)
CTRL+A Select All Select all rows in the worksheet
CTRL+X Cut Cut the selected row(s)
CTRL+S Save To File Opens the file explorer to save custom logic configuration to a file
Delete Delete Row(s) Delete the highlighted rows
Backspace Delete Row(s) Delete the highlighted rows
Esc Escape De-selects any highlighted or copied rows
For more information on groups, functions and parameters consult the MultiLoad User’s Guide.
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6.5.4 Saving / Exporting Custom Logic Configurations
After completing a custom logic configuration in MultiMate Plus you can export the configuration to:
1. A .mlc file
2. A device or multiple devices
When uploading the configuration to a device, a button to “Validate Configuration” will be available in the “Save Custom Logic To Device” dialog box.
Selecting “Validate Configuration” will check if there are any configuration warnings or errors. If issues are found with the configuration, a “View Issues” button will appear next to the device.
Firmware version and custom logic incompatibility are displayed after clicking ‘View Issues’.
Check configuration by selecting the “Validate Configuration” button.
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Any issues found will be displayed in the “Custom Logic Issues” dialog box after selecting the “View Issues” button above. Issues are displayed as either warnings (yellow symbol) or errors (red symbol). A warning is typically displayed when a custom logic function in the custom logic tool is exported to a device where the custom logic function isn’t available in the device’s current firmware version.
An error is displayed when the custom logic line has been configured incorrectly. This can be due to configuring an incorrect function, parameter or selecting a firmware version from the “Select Firmware Version” dropdown box that is incompatible with the configured custom logic function.
The Custom Logic Utility will only read and write the 1024 custom logic registers. All other configuration parameters will be ignored.
Warning Symbol
Line Number Group Name
Function Name Warning Message
Error Symbol
Line Number Group Name
Function Name Error Message
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Known conflicts between the MultiLoad and MutliMate Plus custom logic are listed below.
Functions Version Description
Meter_Reset_Totalizers vX.31.17-19 The line reference parameter is not being saved correctly.
Component_Reset_Totalizers vX.31.17-19 The line reference parameter is not being saved correctly.
Additive_Reset_Totalizers vX.31.17-19 The line reference parameter is not being saved correctly.
Sampler_Reset_Totalizers vX.31.17-19 The line reference parameter is not being saved correctly.
Email_Message vX.31.37 – vX.31.39 MultiLoad does not import parameters correctly. The Email_Message parameter will be set to Email Msg 1 and the line reference will be set to [0000].
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Chapter 7 Software Revision History
7.1.1 Overview
This revision summary is designed to assist in the determination of what changes have been made between different software builds and releases.
7.1.2 Software Changes
10/4/2016 TF: Initial Release: v4.31.30.05 ************************************************************* Changed version to v1.1 ************************************************************* 2/20/2016 TF: Fix: Text input fields for configuration parameters. Reduced wasted space in the equipment registers page, the alarms page, and the config changelists dialog box. 3/14/2017 MH Added logo editor 6/22/2017 MH Added support for communication through the LC to pull configuration from MultiLoad. 6/27/2017 TF Fix: Bug with creating/saving more than one set of additive configuration parameters. 8/21/2017 TF Got rid of the grid view from the workspace. 8/28/2017 TF Fix: Bug in page layouts for the products page and product wizards for versions 4.32.x Fix: Exporting base sampler products were broken for versions 4.32.x Added alarm description for *DIVERT alarm. Fix: The unsaved/saved changes icon would not update after a menu item parameter was changed (API Table, Processing Mode, etc...). 8/31/2017 TF Fix: Alarms and Network page layouts when window was minimized. Fix: Download/Import alibi printer configuration parameter. Fix: Download/Import terminal name and print # of copies parameters. Fix: Bug with exporting sampler assignments to the preset definitions for versions 4.32.x Fix: Bug with importing configuration file, if number of samplers or additives were configured to zero. If the user attempted to increase the number from 0, the pages for the additive/sampler equipment configs would be blank.
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Workaround (MTL Bug): Added missing serial parameters for all versions less than vx.31.14. Workaround (MTL Bug): Added missing prompt for parameter "Flow Control Valve Type". Version x.31.36 would not return the prompt. Updated the default configs to version 4.31.36 ************************************************************* Version to v1.2 ************************************************************* 9/15/2017 TF Added BOL Editor Tab to workspace navigation bar BOL Editor (Step 1): Display a grid and allow the user to adjust the dimensions. 9/27/2017 TF BOL Editor (Step 2): Display all BOL components in a container on the left-hand side of the page. 10/13/2017 CM Change List View icon to Home icon. BOL Editor (Step 3): Download BOL parameters. BOL Editor (Step 4): Download BOL literals. 10/19/2017 CM BOL Editor (Step 5): Upload BOL parameters. 10/23/2017 CM BOL Editor (Step 6): Upload BOL literals. 10/30/2017 CM Firmware Update: Firmware update functionality added. Firmware initiate added. 10/31/2017 CM Enter key functionality on command console added 11/2/2017 TF BOL Editor (Step 7): Added drag and drop functionality for components list. 11/6/2017 CM BOL Editor (Step 8): Export BOL to file and import BOL from file. 11/10/2017 TF BOL Editor (Step 9): Added the enforcement of business rules for the BOL editor. - We will ensure that the product detail components are always on the same line. - We will allow a user to pin the totals to the line below the product details (99 rule) - We will auto generate text based on the configuration of some of the components (MTL logic is used) 11/10/2017 CM BOL Editor (Step 10): Added the BOL editor sub-toolbar BOL Editor (Step 10): Added the option to import a BOL directly from the device into the BOL Editor 11/28/2017 TF BOL Editor (Step 11): Added the ability to add/modify static text Fix: Bug in import logo tool that wouldn't open the same image file twice after leaving the import logo page. After leaving the page you would have to open a different image file, and then reopen the previous one. 11/29/2017 TF Fix: Bug in the alarm configuration pages that wouldn't download/show/upload the new Require Authentication alarm parameter. This only affects MultiLoads with firmware version greater than x.31.35
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12/7/2017 TF Added a dialog box that displays a progress bar while uploading a configuration and will warn the user when the W&M bolt is still in the device when trying to upload the config. 12/21/2017 TF Fix: Added the equipment security registers (R134...) to the Import/Export routines when Importing/Exporting a configuration. 12/28/2017 TF Fix: Flow Control Valve Type prompt for the MultiLoad default config. The UI wasn't displaying a dropdown menu. Fix: Importing/Exporting of FCM Analog Input type parameters (BSW1 Sensor FCM#, BSW2 Sensor FCM#, API Gravity Sensor FCM#, etc...) Fix: Equipment page input boxes for signed_div format types not allowing you to set a value below -0.9 (SIGNED_DIV10), -0.99 (SIGNED_DIV100), -0.999 (SIGNED_DIV1000), or -0.9999 (SIGNED_DIV10000). ************************************************************* Version to v1.3 ************************************************************* 3/6/2018 CM Added Custom Logic Tab to workspace navigation bar Custom Logic Tool (Step 1): Added custom logic sub-toolbar 3/15/2018 TF Custom Logic Tool (Step 2): Created a custom logic worksheet to allow a user to configure a line of custom logic. 3/16/2018 TF Custom Logic Tool (Step 3): Created a "+" button at the bottom of the worksheet to display more rows in the worksheet. 3/19/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 4): Import custom logic registers from device and file. Custom Logic Tool (Step 5): Export custom logic registers to device and file. 3/23/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 6): Added a question mark tooltip to display function information when clicked. 3/23/2018 TF Custom Logic Tool (Step 7): Added group menu display and nested menu displays. 4/10/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 8): Added "Validate Configuration" button to check for errors between configured functions firmware version and device firmware version when uploading to device. 4/12/2018 TF Custom Logic Tool (Step 9): Added support to filter through function menus while typing. 4/13/2018 CM Added ability to upload firmware to a device by right clicking on a device in the "Projects" page. 4/24/2018 CM Fix: Bug in the "Products" page when entering percentages into the additive and component input box. Also fixed in the Saleable Wizard screens. 4/30/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 10): Added a tooltip when configuring a custom logic function to show the function name, active parameter and all parameter types in the function. 5/4/2018 TF Custom Logic Tool (Step 11): Added real time parameter, read / write configuration and real time alarms dropdown menu with selectable menu items.
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5/8/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 12): Added the ability to insert, cut (ctrl+x), copy (ctrl+c), paste (ctrl+v), delete (del or backspace key) and select all (ctrl+a) custom logic rows. 5/17/2018 CM Fix: GMT timezone parameter for NTP server added. 6/15/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 13): Added a check for incorrect configurations in the worksheet in the "Validate Configuration" button when uploading to device. These are displayed with a yellow icon as "warnings" 6/21/2018 TF Added support for Preset/Meter/Component/Sampler/Additive permissives and alarms 0-5 added in MultiLoad firmware version X.X.39. 6/28/2018 CM Custom Logic Tool (Step 14): Added the ability to select a firmware version from a dropdown list which filters out functions and parameters for that firmware. Also checks if configured lines in the worksheet are supported by the selected firmware version. 7/27/2018 TF Fix: Uploading of FCM_ADDRESS type registers for versions older than versions x.31.27. The formatting of the value was incorrect for these versions. ************************************************************* Version to v1.4 ************************************************************* 3/5/2019 CM Fix: bug causes screen to freeze when navigating from configuration page to the custom logic page. 3/11/2019 TF Modified the permissive 1 - 5 alarm descriptions for Preset, Meter, Component, Additive, and Sampler levels to match description format at the bay level. 3/28/2019 CM Fix: Custom Logic and BOL import of configuration file from old MM tool (handle Q and F commands). 4/17/2019 CM Encode MM+ characters sent to MultiLoad as UTF8 to allow for multilingual support. 5/2/2019 CM Removed all references to Gross and Net and replaced them with GOV and GSV. Added IV, NSV, K-Factor and Meter Factor to the BOL Editor. 5/10/2019 CM Added an SCS level in MM+ for SCS devices. Includes Default Report Day / Time Triggers, SCS Prompting and SCS Default Report Type Add support for registers added in firmware versions 4.33.00 and 4.33.01 (SCS parameters, Meter Names) 5/14/2019 CM Fix: Importing a configuration without any parameters assigned to additive #1 on preset #1 causes the application to display a blank page when selecting the new additive page. 6/7/2019 CM Added an FCM Map report. Can be accessed by selecting a device in the 'Workspace' page and then 'Reports' from the toolbar. The FCM Map Report can also be exported as a .csv file. 6/11/2019 CM Fix: Importing custom logic into the custom logic tool didn't automatically set the firmware version for the configuration in the toolbar.
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6/13/2019 TF Fix: Improved performance when uploading / downloading config or firmware to a device when using the line controller. ************************************************************* Version to v1.5 ************************************************************* 10/2/2019 CM Fix: Exception occasionally thrown when downloading Products / Bay Alarms (reduced message chunk size). This also addresses issues related to some parameters not being uploaded to the device if communicating via an ethernet connection. 10/4/2019 CM Added configuration .csv report. 10/31/2019 CM Removed Material-UI RaisedButton components and replaced them with our own UI components. 11/12/2019 CM Removed Material-UI Checkboxes components and replaced them with our own UI components. 1/16/2020 TF Upgrade CefSharp browser to version 57 which should resolve issues related to not being able to install/run the application on some PCs. 3/27/2020 TF Fix: Not being able to send the <ESC> character from the command console. Users can now use ALT + 27 hotkey to insert the <ESC> character. It will be displayed as a ← character. Fix: Spawning of orphaned RX threads which could drastically slow down communications. Modified the UI for the Equipment, Products, and Alarms pages to reduce unused white space and display more information on a single page. Added the ability to display estimated time remaining on the firmware upload dialog box. ************************************************************* Version to v1.6 ************************************************************* 9/1/2020 TF Fix: Application from locking up when trying to modify a saleable product recipe by clicking the components, additives, or samplers button at the bottom the saleable product card. 9/9/2020 TF Fix: Products – when trying to delete a single component / additive / sampler it deletes everything out the list. Steps to reproduce: Click the trash can on the Components title bar -> deselect “select all” -> select a single component to delete -> hit the delete button 9/18/2020 TF Fix: The Import Logo tool wasn’t rendering the image on the screen after importing it into the application.