Orion Printing Functions
Orion Manual Rev1.7.5 06-04-2006.pdf [1.1MB] Back to Main Orion Screen
The Orion interface will print a variety of graphic, trend and textual reports. Orion can be connected to a standard “USB” inkjet printer (HP model 6540) via one of the standard USB host ports on the back of the Orion interface. No drivers are necessary, operation is “plug and play”. A single USB port can be used for “I-Stick” data backup and printing and either device can be “Hot Swapped” at any time during Orion’s operation. When using this configuration, the I-Stick and printer can not be connected at the same time. If you would like to leave the I-Stick connected and the printer connected at the same time, Orion comes equipped with two USB host ports for simultaneous operation of “I-Stick” and printer functions.
Printer Notes: When using the HP 6940 or 6980 DeskJet printers, the printers USB cable must be plugged into the Orion interface after the Orion is powered up and in “runtime” mode, and the printer is powered up and ready for printing (neither device should be in startup mode).
When the USB cable is connected to the Orion interface (or FDC “USB” panel mount adapter connector), the following dialog will appear on the Orion display (each time the printer cable is plugged in).
Press the “X” at the top right of the dialog box and the dialog will disappear. The printer is now ready for printing text or graphics from the Orion interface. This dialog will not appear again unless the printer cable is disconnected and then re-inserted into the Orion “USB” interface connection.
The print driver in the Orion interface provides standard “USB” printing using “PCL 3” language support. Since printer models change so often, many manufactures add features to new models of printers. To take advantage of these new features (Ethernet connectivity, etc..), each manufacturer supplies driver disks for different Windows “OS” versions. Since Orion is an embedded device (no hard disk or moving parts), installation of these drivers is not required. The dialog box appears due to the additional functionality the USB printer is transmitting to the Orion interface. Pressing the “X” at the top of the dialog instructs the Orion interface to ignore the advanced printed features and skip the installation of any print drivers.
Orion supports the following print functions
Graphic:
Single loop graphic printout Dual loop graphic printout
How to Initiate Printing from Screen - Print Command
The “print” Icon at the bottom right of the Orion screen (taskbar) is used to initiate the print function when connected to a USB printer (HP model 6540). If there is a print function for the screen being viewed, Orion will prompt the user before printing the graphic, trend or report. The Orion interface might change colors during printing to prolong ink cartridge life (blue backgrounds require more ink than white backgrounds). The Orion interface will be “locked” until the print function is complete. If the printer is not connected or there is an error during printing, Orion will return the screen to it’s original state and alert the user of the print problem.
The following views are scanned samples of actual Graphical Printouts
Historical Trend View - Printout [data log file]
Trend View - Printout [Strip Chart Recorder on the fly configuration 1 minute to 4 hours]
Single Loop Control View - Printout
Dual Loop Control View - Printout
Bar Graph View - Printout
The following views are scanned samples of actual Textual Printouts
Alarm File - Printout
Averages Report - Printout
Audit Trail - Printout
Product Brochure & Manual
Orion Manual Rev1.7.5 06-04-2006.pdf [1.1MB]
Orion DataView PC Software Download
Orion DataView Installer 1.0.zip [9.9MB]
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
Data Logging & View Historical Data.htm
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
Digital Alarm Monitor “First-In” & Push Button Controls.htm
System Security & Audit Trail.htm
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