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System Configuration Manual
300510EN, Rev AA
December 2010
3-3
Rosemount Raptor
Section 3. Using TankMaster
The Master Protocol Server transfers configuration data and measured data
between the Tank Server and connected devices in a Rosemount Tank
Gauging system. The Master Protocol Server is able to communicate with
various types of field devices such as radar level gauges, field communication
units, temperature transmitters, and pressure sensors to collect measured
data such as level, temperature, and pressure.
The Slave Protocol Server is used to connect the TankMaster system to a
host computer (DCS system). The Slave Protocol Server exchanges tank
data between the Tank Server and the host computer.
The Batch Server provides functions for starting, monitoring and closing batch
transfers betweeen tanks. It also generates various reports during and after a
batch transfer.
The Administrator program allows you to start and stop TankMaster, and to
specify which TankMaster software modules that will start automatically when
the PC starts up. It also includes a backup and restore function, and functions
for handling redundant Tank Servers and Batch Servers.
OPC Server with Browser
TankMaster uses OPC Data Access 2.0 (OLE for Process Control), an open
industry standard, which eliminates the need for costly customized software
integration. With the OPC server and the browser it is easy to import all
custody transfer and inventory data to other OPC clients such as different
DCS:s, PLC:s, Scada systems, or Microsoft Office programs. This way,
operators and plant management are better armed to make timely decisions
as they work with distributed inventory and tank gauging data. (Website OPC
Foundation: www.opcfoundation.org).
Customized views
In TankMaster you can change general and specific tank view and setup
windows. There are a number of options to design TankMaster as you like;
you can either modify the existing windows or design completely new ones.
For example you can have a photo of the plant giving a quick realistic view
and just by clicking a specific tank you will get corresponding tank data.