The Profiles, Recipes, Tuning, Alarm History and Audit directories are saved to the internal compact flash card (not the USB I-Stick device) plugged into the back of the Orion interface. Never unplug the compact flash card when Orion is powered up.

The “File Utilities” screen allows the user to copy or erase files from the internal compact flash card.  Complete file directories for all Orion file types can be copied to the USB “I-Stick” or erased from the internal compact flash card.  Complete status for file functions as well as progress bar status is displayed for the operator during copy/erase operations.

Note: “File Utilities” can not be accessed while the data logger is running due to the large number of files that could exist on the compact flash card.

To copy files to the USB I-Stick:

1.)      Check the checkbox next to “Copy To I-Stick”.

2.)      Press the specific button that represents the file type to copy (Profile, etc.).

3.)      All files from directory will be copied with progress status displayed to user.

To erase files from internal compact flash:

1.)      Check the checkbox next to “Delete From Internal Storage”.

2.)      Press the specific button that represents the file type to erase (Profile, etc.).

3.)      All files from directory will be erased with progress status displayed to user.

To copy files to I-Stick and then erase files from internal compact flash:

1.)      Check “Delete From Internal Storage” and “Copy To I-Stick” checkboxes.

2.)      Press the specific button that represents the file type to copy/erase (Profile, etc.).

3.)      All files from directory will be copied and then erased with progress status displayed to user.

When files are being copied to the I-Stick storage device, a directory for each file type will be created to store the copied files.  The directory structure is as follows:

1.)      Profile files directory:             Profiles_mm_dd_yyyy-hh_mm_ss

2.)      Alarm files directory:              AlarmFiles _mm_dd_yyyy-hh_mm_ss

3.)      Audit files directory:               AuditFiles _mm_dd_yyyy-hh_mm_ss

4.)      SP Recipe files directory:       SpRecipe Files _mm_dd_yyyy-hh_mm_ss

The reason for using the date and time as part of the directory name is to make sure the user can track the date and time of the file transfer.  If a user transfers a file type more than once in a single day the files will be grouped logically by time.

The “Plug and Play” I-Stick USB memory device holds all of Orion’s data files.  These data files are in a directory named “Data Files” and are in a “.csv” format.  These files can be opened directly with Microsoft Excel or any program that opens a comma separated file format. You can copy or empty the “Data Files” directory by simply plugging in the USB “I-Stick” in a PC’s USB host port.  This device then becomes like any removable disk attached to the computer and can be manipulated as once while plugged into the PC.  The I-Stick requires no drivers when using WindowsXP operating system.  The Orion Data Viewer program is a free Windows accessory program that allows users to view, plot and print data files and is available from Future Design or any manufacturer that markets the Orion product.

Note: Alarm and Audit files are written in a “.csv” format and can be opened directly with excel after the “I-Stick” is inserted into the PC (after files are copied from internal compact flash to “I-Stick” memory device).  No additional software is required to view alarm or audit files.

Warning: Once files are deleted from Orion storage devices, they are gone and can not be retrieved.  Once again, do not edit, move or delete any other files from the internal compact flash card unless using the Orion “File Utilities”.  Orion will not operate properly if you do so.

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Return to:

Main Orion Page.htm

Configuration & Setup Screens.htm [Configuration of Orion System]

System Setup.htm: Faceplates, SP limits, delays, touch calibr, etc.

Data Views.htm: Single & Dual Loop, Bargraph, Alarm Monitor, Pushbutton Status, Trend & Overall Views

PID Values.htm: create, save, edit & download

Recipes: Single Setpoint, PID & Alarm Recipes.htm: create, save, edit & download

Recipes: Ramp/Soak Profiles [Setpoint Recipes].htm: create, save, edit, download & run.htm

Alarm Views & History.htm

Digital Alarm Monitor “First-In” & Push Button Controls.htm

Flow Totalizing Features.htm

System Security & Audit Trail.htm

I-Stick Panel Mount Mounting Adapter.htm

File Utilities.htm