FDC-2010-S4C - Printing Functions
FDC-2010-S4C Print Features
The FDC-2010-S4C Sterilizer system will automatically print each sterilization cycle at the end of the cycle. Any sterilizer cycle save to Orion’s internal memory can also be printed “on demand” any time the user requires a historical printout. FDC-2010-S4C 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 FDC-2010-S4C 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 cannot be connected at the same time. If you would like to leave the I-Stick connected and the printer connected at the same time, FDC-2010-S4C comes equipped with two USB host ports for simultaneous operation of “I-Stick” and printer functions.
FDC-2010-S4C will alert the user to any problems during print operation. After a print error (printer not connected or bad cable), FDC-2010-S4C will return to its normal operation after alerting the user. The FDC-2010-S4C interface might change colors during printing to prolong ink cartridge life (blue backgrounds require more ink than white backgrounds). The FDC-2010-S4C interface will be “locked” until the print function is complete and then return to normal operation.
Since the FDC-2010-S4C interface system also automatically data logs each sterilization cycle to internal memory (up to 2 years of storage), the user can enable or disable automatic print function to eliminate paper printouts if required. All data files from the FDC-2010-S4C interface can be transferred with the built in “File Utilities “ to the “USB” data stick device that comes standard with the FDC-2010-S4C system. These files can then be viewed/printed at any PC using the FDC-2010-S4C data viewer program for PC’s..Note: The print icon at the bottom right corner of each screen will activate the current screens print function. If there is not a print function associated to the screen that is active, the FDC-2010-S4C will not print a report or graphic.
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.Sample Scans of Printer Output from FDC-2010 Color Touch Screen applications
At this time we have not scanned and actual printouts from the FDC-2010-S4C control. Shown below are sample scans of printouts from our Orion-L FDC-2010 product offering - the Orion-L is the same hardware but with with a different embedded run time application. Note: The Views below when printed fit a standard paper size of 8.5" x 11".
Historical Data View - Sterilizer Version can display on the graph up to 8 variables: i.e. Chamber Temperature and Setpoint, 3 Core Temperatures and if so configured optional temperature inputs.
Live Trend View - Configurable from 10 minutes to last 4 hours configurable to show up to 6 values; Chamber Temperature, Setpoint, Sterilizer Set Point, and 3 Core Temperatures.
Alarm File - below is a Sample Alarm File - Sterilizer Alarm Description would show actual Alarm Description as named and configured by the OEM
Audit Trail - below is a sample audit trail
Averages Report is derived from a Historical File which can be plotted in graph form or with Averages as shown below. The Sterilizer Input Description would show actual Input Description as named and configured by the OEM
Return to: Main Sterilizer Page
Additional Kiln Information Links below:
Sterilizer Main Data Views.htm:
Main View, Sterilization Cycle Information, Monitor optional up to 8 additional temperature sensors, Real Time Trend Temperature Trend, Alarm Monitor, Alarm History and Audit Trail Views.
Sterilizer OEM Configuration.htm:
Configure up to 8 optional temperature probe inputs, [4 temperature probes standard, chamber & 3 Core], configure t/c or RTD temperature sensors, degrees C/F, Digital alarm names & time delays if any, customize to show OEM or customer name on Boot, if relay on/off set stage setpoint deviations as required. [PID analog output is also standard.]
Sterilizer User Setup Screens.htm Under Construction
Input Offsets, Set Time/Day, Printer options [auto print at end of sterilization cycle or on demand], Controller PID Tuning & Drop Back Setpoint, "Restart" Sterilization Cycle time delay for Core probes, Sensor Input time delays, Enable Web Server
Sterilizer Data Logging Review.htm: Under Construction
Data Logging information, Open History File, select time & channels to display, Plot History, View History file Average, minimum & maximum values, File Utilities to copy to I-Stick memory device & delete files from system.
Sterilizer Print Functions & Description.htm:
Auto Print at end of Sterilization cycle, Print Data Views, Historical Data files including Data Log files, Alarm files, Audit Trail files, Recipe files, etc.
Kiln Control Web Server:: Under Construction
View Data from intra or internet
Multiview Software features unique to Sterilization.htm
Review of Multiview features specific to Sterilization and link to Multiview web page.
Import/Export Data Log, Alarm & Audit directories from Display to I-Stick Memory via USB port.
Sterilizer Security Review.htm: Under Construction
Multi level Security & Audit Trail Setup.
Dry Kiln - Sterilizer Product Page.htm
Traditional Dry Kiln Control System
FDC-2010-K5C Page