PDF Operating Manual Cat Bucyrus PMC-D VPlow Control System - 1 MB
This operating manual provides detailed instructions for the Cat Bucyrus PMC-D VPlow central control system, specifically for the Facevisualisation Version 10.58 software.
It is a highly specialized guide for operators and technicians responsible for running this advanced plow control interface in mining operations.
The manual covers system navigation, operational parameters, diagnostics, and safety features.
Understanding this document is critical for maximizing the efficiency and safety of the longwall plow system.
It serves as the primary reference for day-to-day use and system monitoring.
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Operating manual
PMC®-System
VPlow central control
Facevisualisation
for Plow PMC®-D
Version 10.58
Doc. no.: 1999 001 014 BA 00
Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH
Industriestraße 1 Phone: +49 (0) 23 06 / 709 - 0 Email: [email protected]
D-44534 Lünen Fax: +49 (0) 23 06 / 709 - 1421 Web: www.bucyrus.com
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Storage of data storage media
Storage and transport
This chapter contains important information on correct storage and
secure transport of the PMC® components. Observance of the in-
structions and manuals will increase the service life and reliability of
the system components. Reading this chapter thoroughly will help
you to make your day-to-day work easier.
Notice!
Never store PMC® components and other electronic equipment
outdoors under any circumstances.
In this operating manual, the storage of data storage media, the
creation of backup copies and the archiving of software are specifi-
cally addressed.
Important!
Every data storage medium and the corresponding reading/
writing device might have its own information material and op-
erating manuals which should be read carefully. These instruc-
tions only provide a few general tips for storing data storage
media.
Storage of data storage media
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If software is not copied via data lines, the following types of data
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storage media are generally used:
J floppy disks
J CD or DVD
J exchangeable disk media (for example, external USB hard disk)
Floppy disks
The following damage diskettes or the stored data:
damaging effects J dirt and dust
J magnetic fields
J sunlight
J heat (> 50 °C)
J cold (< 10 °C)
J moisture
J bending the floppy disk
best storage place The best place to store diskettes is in plastic or cardboard sleeves
in a dust- and dirt-free, lockable metal cabinet in an air-conditioned
room.
not a durable storage medium Diskettes can be stored for up to 5 years, depending on the storage
place, but they can be very easily damaged and are therefore not
to be considered to be a durable storage medium.
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Installation of the software
result The programme is now fully installed. It is located on the following
path:
“C:\DBT\VCU\VPlow\10_58__Build_4304”
The name of the folder “10_58__Build_4304” may be different,
depending on the subversion.
Uninstall process
Deinstallation of the “VPlow” programme can be carried out at any
time. Follow the following instructions one after another.
Procedure
. End the “VPlow” programme.
. Delete the directory in which the “VPlow” programme was
installed (see “Installation” section in this chapter).
. Delete any shortcuts created (see “Creating a shortcut” section
in this chapter).
result The programme is now completely uninstalled. It is not necessary
to run a special programme to uninstall the programme.
Creating a shortcut
simplifying the In order to simplify the starting procedure later, the creation of a link
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start-up procedure to the “VPlow.exe” programme is recommended.
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Procedure
opening the context menu
by clicking the right
. Click the right mouse button on the desktop.
mouse button
The desktop context menu is opened (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8: Opening the wizard in order to create a link
using the Windows wizard
to create a shortcut
. Select the “New / Shortcut” menu item.
“Create Shortcut”, the first dialogue page of the wizard used to
create a new shortcut, appears (Fig. 9).
. Enter the path to the programme file “VPlow.exe” or select a
path by clicking on the “Browse...” button.
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Installation of the software
port = Physical address of the port used
Here the physical address of the connection is defined to which the
“VPlow” programme forwards the data.
The Port parameter can be assigned the following values:
com1, com2, com3, com4 The data are forwarded via a serial port with the entered physical
address.
IP address The IP address of the target computer is entered to forward the
data. The transmission and reception ports must be additionally en-
tered, separated by a colon.
between 01024 and 65535 The first port address is entered behind the IP address. The port is
used to receive data. The value must be between “01024” and
“65535”. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.
between 01024 and 65535 The second port address is entered behind the first port address.
The port is used to transmit data. The value must be between
“01024” and “65535”, must not be the same as for the first port ad-
dress however. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.
Examples:
Port=10.158.22.34:0:0
Port=10.158.22.34:55566:55565
bps = Entering the transmission rate for a serial port
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This parameter is used to specify the transmission speed when us-
ing a serial interface.
The maximum transmission speed is 115200 Baud. If malfunctions
should occur, a lower transmission speed must be entered.
Example:
Baud=19200
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The File menu
Fig. 23: Print main screen command
Fig. 24: Preview of the page view
When the printer is set to vertical (portrait) format, the printout will
be constructed as shown in Fig. 24. If one sets the printer to hori-
zontal (landscape) format, then the print will be reformatted accord-
ingly, as with other Windows programs.
Fig. 25: Dialogue window after the “Exit” command
The “Exit” command opens a dialogue box in which one must con-
firm once again whether the programme is to be exited or not. If the
“No” button is actuated or if the “N” button is actuated when the dia-
logue box is opened, then the programme will be ended completely.
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The View menu
Fig. 36: Log data display with three selected diagrams
1 23 45
A 6
B
a
b 9
c
d 7
e
f
g
H
B
W
X 8
Y
Z
B
1 aymbol button for Open file a AO evaluation OK A plow position in shield numbers
2 enlarge time section b VA data out of date B time axis
3 reduce time section c UG lower limit
4 magnifier d GO upper limit w tail gate travel direction enablement
5 symbol button for printing e BR sensor is bridged x head gate travel direction enablement
6 diagram for plow position f KB cable breakage y fast drive enablement
7 diagram for plow position status g KS short circuit z system enablement
8 diagram enablement statuses h NK sensor not configured
9 scroll bar
The display window (Fig. 36, page 5.19) for log data has its own
icon bar containing buttons to make working easier:
J Key for Open file [1]
If one has opened a log file in accordance with the procedure
previously described, then one can also open other log files
from this window and have other files displayed accordingly.
J Enlarge time section key [2]
If the “Magnifier” key is used, or if work has been done with the
“Reduce time axis” key, then one can reduce the size of the
view with this key. If the key [3] has been actuated several
times, then this key [2] must be actuated exactly as often in
order to reverse the steps and restore the original status.
J Reduce time section key [3]
The diagram is zoomed in by actuating this key. Repeated
actuation zooms further in.
J Magnifier key [4]
A magnification function can be initialised with this key. A frame
can be drawn around a detail to be enlarged with the left-hand
mouse key pressed down following actuation. The selected
frame will be enlarged to window size after the mouse button is
released.
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The Languages menu
The Languages menu
The “Languages” command opens a pull-down menu for switching
the language.
Fig. 50: “Languages” pull-down menu
In the ini file, the language can be switched to one of the offered
languages by “undoing” the commenting out of the “enable .....”
line. When there is only one language setting in the ini file, the
“Languages” menu item is not available.
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