dataSOFT SUITE

Overview - Continuous Emissions & Opacity Monitoring

NETWORK READY with WINDOWS XP

  • dataSOFT SUITE provides you and your facility with remote viewing and reporting capabilities from any facility networked computer. Utilizing Microsoft’s SQL Server database, dataSOFTSUITE offers the ability to integrate CEM/COM information seamlessly into third-party applications using ODBC and OPC interfaces.

    dataSOFT SUITE operates under the Windows XP operating system. Written entirely by Contec Systems, using Microsoft’s Visual Basic 6 and .NET, Microsoft’s newest Web Service application, dataSOFT SUITE is a 32 bit software application.

Point and Click

  • Pull-down menus and simple point-and-click operations guide the user through all software interactions. The same features make it easy to customize all of the dataSOFTSUITE automated features and make system changes fast and easy.

Power Packed Utilities

  • Want to stay informed during unattended computer operations? dataSOFT SUITE contains some of the most powerful automated utilities available. When purchased as part of the software options, terminal emulation software takes full advantage of today’s computer modem technology supporting remote factory troubleshooting and file transfers.

Emergency Response

  • As an option, and in conjunction with Contec’s Software Maintenance Program, dataSOFT SUITE can alert our service group when conditions require immediate attention (i.e. backup disk full, hard drive or PLC problems, etc.). This powerful feature will dramatically reduce response time to problems and will allow Contec to correct the problem before anyone at your facility even knows it exists.

The Report Generator

  • With one of the most powerful report generators available for CEM applications, all reports that are generated by dataSOFT SUITE are preconfigured at our factory and are..."guaranteed to meet EPA 40 CFR Part 60, 75, 266 and 503 requirements." Reports can be generated to the computer screen, the printer or to a disk drive.

    Included with dataSOFT SUITE is the flexibility and ability to alter report information through the use of "ASCII INI" file editing. Anytime after software delivery, header and column text information can be altered as well as what emission data and calculation is to be reported within each column of the report. Available reports include one minute, hourly, daily and monthly averages as well as calibration and incident reports. A quarterly emissions, incident, and data availability are also part of the standard report generator.

The Library

  • dataSOFT SUITE has a built in library of calculations. To alter a report column, simply select the column you wish to modify, inform the program which new calculation you wish to use, and input the information where dataSOFT SUITE can locate the input variables within the database.

Features - Continuous Emissions & Opacity Monitoring

Multi-Level Password Protection

  • User Configurable Password Protection at both Manager and Operator levels

CEM System Setup Window

  • Change LOW, HIGH, and HIGH HIGH Alarm Set Points
  • Select Which "High/High" Alarms Trigger Emissions Incidents
  • Change Calibration Gas Bottle Values and Input & Output Ranges
  • Change Allowable Analyzer Drift & Auto System Calibration Time
  • Select Single or Multiple Daily Calibrations
  • Set Auto Calibration Time and/or Frequency and All CEM Timing Delays
  • Change Miscellaneous System Constants Such as F-factor, HHV, etc.
  • Place an Input Channel In or Out of Service

Data Base Editor

  • Manager and Operator can Enter Process and Reason Codes
  • Manager Can Change the Recorded Values in the Data Base
  • Allows Manager to Insert Values Into Any Missing Data Periods

Real Time Averages Window

  • Displays 1 Minute, 6 Minute, 15 Minute, 1 Hour and Various Rolling Averages

Real Time Trending Window

  • Trend Raw and Calculated Information
  • Adjustable X and Y Axis and Update Frequency (1 to 900 seconds)
  • Adjustable Color Palette

Historical Trending

  • Plots One Minute, Hourly Averages and Calibration Results
  • Plot Up to 7500 Continuous Data Points
  • 300 Continuous Days When Plotting 1 Hour Averages
  • 5 Continuous Days When Plotting 1 Minute Average
  • Zoom In and Zoom Out on the User Definable Time Periods
  • Calculates the Averages of the Trend Between 2 User Definable Points

Historical Reporting

  • Generates Reports to Screen, Printer, Floppy Disk, or User Defined Drive
  • Indicates Bad and Missing Data Periods
  • 6 Minute and 15 Minute Averages
  • Hourly Averages and Daily Summary
  • Emission Incidents
  • Daily Calibration Results
  • Data Validity and Availability
  • Monthly, Quarterly Summary Reports, Annual Totals, and Summary Reports

Typical System Hardware

DAS Workstation
Contec's software operates on standard IBM compatible personal computers (PCs). Computers provided by Contec contain the following minimum hardware features:

  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor with 2.0 GB of RAM
  • 160.0 GB Hard Drive
  • Windows® XP Professional SP2 OS
  • Color 19" Flat Panel Analog Display
  • Internal 48x32 CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
  • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Card
  • Internal 56K Analog Modem
  • Remote access via Symantec® pcAnywhere Software
  • Sound Bar for Flat Panel Display
  • Laserjet or InkJet Printer (Optional)
  • Remote Workstation (Optional)
Communications
All Software can be provided with hardware and software OCX communication drivers for the following devices:
  • Allen Bradley PLC-5 Series ( All Processors)
  • Allen Bradley SLC-500 Series ( All Processors)
  • Allen Bradley Control Logix Series (All Processors)
  • Allen Bradley Compact Logix Series (L32E and L35E Processors)
  • Allen Bradley Micrologix 1500 Series
  • Siemens S7-300 Series
  • GE Fanuc 90/30 or 90/70
  • Most Modbus Communication Devices
  • ESC's 8816 & 8832 Data Loggers