Vertu Series VPM3000 Process Meters & Temperature Transmitters
Instruction Manual
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DisplayWizard
Software
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te: Vertu meter is not powered from USB connection and
requires external power to be programmed.
Remote Programming
DisplayWizard software allows all setup parameters to
be programmed remotely from a PC and saved to a
file for reporting or programming other meters.
Data Acquisition
DisplayWizard software provides a convenient way to
collect the data generated by the Vertu Model
VPM3000 serial output. The user can select the log-
ging time interval. Data can be written to a file, which
can then be imported into a spreadsheet or other ap-
plication.
Monitoring
DisplayWizard software can be used to monitor up to
100 Vertu meters on a PC. The user can set a custom
meter identification, such as Tank 1 to display on the
screen as well as engineering units, such as feet. The
screen shot below shows DisplayWizard software
monitoring level in six storage tanks:
Monitoring System Parts
The following table illustrates the parts needed to
monitor 10 Vertu meters:
10 APMA7422
Vertu RS-485
Serial Adapter
1 ACC1003
Isolated USB to
RS-485 Converter
DisplayWizard Installation
1. Download DisplayWizard software from CD
2. Read instructions & copy serial # of desired
DisplayWizard version
3. Download Installation file to computer
4. Double-click installation file to open it
5. Double-click Setup.exe to begin installation
6. Follow on-screen instructions
Running DisplayWizard the First
Time
The first time DisplayWizard is run it is necessary to
set up the serial communication settings of the pro-
gram. Select the communication port and the baud
rate of the meter(s) connected.
Note: The selected baud rate in DisplayWizard and the me-
ter(s) baud rate must be the same. Otherwise a com-
munication error will occur.
Enable Meter and Select Meter
Address
The actual meter address is set up at the meter using
the front panel buttons. The location where a meter is
displayed is selected on DisplayWizard Main window.
To enable or select a meter with a different serial
address:
1. Right-click on the screen location of meter.
2. Click on Enabled, if meter is not yet enabled.
3. Click on Change Address.
4. Select meter address to display in this location.
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