VT3000 - Data Field Overview

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Overview
There are 7 different types of Data Fields available. The specific type is dependent upon the module type (PSM, TIM or BSC). Data Fields can only be added to Processes and Alarms. All Data Field types are explained below. This guide shows how to add a data field to an existing device.


Requirements
See Requirements Here
1. The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system.
2. Hardware: Coordinator must be setup, powered and communicating with the VT3000 Core Software.
3. Software - PC BSC or PC Input Module plug in must be loaded in your system..
4. Hardware - BSC or TIM plugin must be loaded in your system.
5. Hardware - BSC, TIM or PSM must be powered & communicating with the system.
6. The Configuration must contain at least one Alarm or Process.



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Key Input Data Field
Requires the operator to type in information on the screen using the on-screen keyboard.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Key Input.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
VALUE TYPE - Text - all characters typed in will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Integer) - only numbers will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Decimal) - only numbers with decimals will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - True/False - a bubble will show on the screen (True or False) the operator will have to select one - the value will be recorded.



NFC Data Field
Information entered from Near Field Communications device. This option is only available on specific touch screens.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select NFC.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Value Type - select text other options are Not Applicable to an NFC device.



Barcode Reader Data Field
This option requires the operator to enter the information with a barcode scanner.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Barcode.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Value Type - select text other options are Not Applicable to a Barcode Reader.



List Data Field- Shared List
This option requires the operator to select options from a list. NOTE: a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field Click Here for instructions.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select List.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Shared List
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



List Data Field - Static List
This option requires the operator to select options from a list. The list will be created specifically for this device only.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select List.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Static List
Value Type - select Text other options are Not Applicable to a List.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Tally Data Field - Shared List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Tally.
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Shared List.
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



Tally Data Field - Static List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Tally.
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Static.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Check List Data Field - Shared List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Checklist.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
STYLE - Checkbox - check box will show next to the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
REQUIREMENTS - None - operator is not require to make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection - operator must make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass - operator must select Pass for each item.
Source - select Shared List.
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



Check List Data Field - Static List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Checklist.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
STYLE - Checkbox - check box will show next to the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
REQUIREMENTS - None - operator is not require to make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection - operator must make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass - operator must select Pass for each item.
Source - select Static.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Lookup Data Fields
This is a custom option used for system with specific requirements. If you have this type of data field or you want to set one up, please contact VersaCall Support for further assistance.



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Select a Guide Here
Add a Key Input Data Field - BSC
Add a Key Input Data Field - PSM, TIM
Add a List Data Field (Static List) - BSC
Add a List Data Field (Static List) - PSM, TIM
Add a List Data Field (Shared List) - BSC
Add a List Data Field (Shared List) - PSM, TIM
Create a Shared List



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