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Operating manual DBT - PMC®-R system VShield central control Version 10.56 Doc. no.: 1999 001 013 BA 00

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Contents

Contents 1. About this manual Before starting work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3

Characters and symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4

The PMC® system Programmable Mine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Your safety General information for avoiding accidents . . . . . . . .

2.3

Further operating manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Installation and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unauthorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 2.4 2.4

Precondition for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3. Storage and transport Storage of data storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exchangeable disk media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 3.4 3.4

Copying and archiving software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Drawing number system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delivery of the VShield program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation of the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Preparation of the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Installation of the VShield program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Installing with PowerArchiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation without the PowerArchiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation on the underground computer EX PC . . . . . . .

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Uninstall process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

Creating a shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Configuration of the shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Open the “... Properties” dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering the path to the initialization file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selection of the window size at the start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.12 4.13 4.14

Editing the initialization file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 Before you change the initialization file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the initialization file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing the new initialization file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[Passwords] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[Settings] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [languages]section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ComSrc] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ComNext] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.15 4.16 4.16 4.16 4.17 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20

5.3

The screen structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3

Operation with the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6

Opening and closing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6

Changing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6

Description of the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8

The Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NEW SYS PARA (system parameters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 GLOBAL PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12 Sequence parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13 Batch parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14 PSA parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 Bankpush parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16 Conveyor pullback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16 SRB parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17 Water spray parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17 Flipper parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18 Line parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18 Local parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19 Save parameters for all PMC-Rs... and Load parameters into all PMC-Rs... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents Set lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 Send conveyor line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21 Move lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22 Save lines... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22 Load lines... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 Clear error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 Function modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24 The View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26 The main text view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trends,VShieldTrends... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graphic options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service, ShieldDataDriver... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39 Additional data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40

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The Languages menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.41

6. Technical data Central computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Accessories - keyboard with integrated mouse . . . . . . . . .

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7. For your information

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Service addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

North America, Canada, South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.5

Standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.7

Referenced national standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . .

Referenced European standards and guidelines . . . . . . . .

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About this manual

Before starting work

About this manual This chapter contains important information making it easier for you to use this manual. You also get information about the structure of the instructions and the used symbols, characters, abbreviations and frequently used terms.

Before starting work applicable operating manual

program version

If you should be using an operating manual which is not specifically for the existing computer program, you endanger yourself and others and may damage pieces of equipment.

This operating manual belongs to the following program: VShield Version 10.46 (for operating the shearer) It is only allowed for this program.

incomplete operating manual

Send for a new operating manual immediately if the present operating manual is no longer complete or has become illegible.

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The operating manual must be accessible to all persons who work with the program. It should always be available at the place of operation, if possible. persons for whom the operating manual is intended

The operating manual is directed toward persons who carry out work relating to this program.

This includes persons who...

J ... are involved in programming.

J ... who provide the program.

J ... who provide a computer for the program.

J ... who install and uninstall the program.

J ... who start the program on a PC. J ... who remedy malfunctions and carry out maintenance work.

Supervisory personnel who: J initiate and/or J supervise the activities just indicated.

Purpose of this operating manual efficiency

This operating manual is intended to help you work economically and safely with our product. It provides you with important information on all the activities related to the PMC® system.

Read this operating manual completely and at your leisure.

Pay special attention to the respective safety instructions.

service

If anything should be unclear to you, please contact the Service department of DBT GmbH. The Service addresses can be found in the seventh chapter “For your information“.

safety

Read the second chapter “For your safety“ especially carefully. This chapter contains important information indicating potential hazards.

Observe this information and follow the instructions.

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The PMC® system Characters and symbols used In this operating manual, the following characters and symbols are used for safety instructions and important information. Try to memorize the appearance and meaning of the safety and instruction symbols.

Danger!

Text passages indicated with this symbol draw your attention to impending danger. Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

Warning!

Information on dangerous situations is provided here. Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

Caution!

This symbol draws attention to dangerous situations. Possible consequences include light to moderately serious injuries and machine damage.

J Items in lists are indicated by bullets.

– Items of sub-lists are indicated by a long dash at the start of the line.

. Text passages indicated in this way describe individual work steps.

The PMC® system Programmable Mine Control The program “VShield“ described in this operating manual is a PMC® system component.

The PMC® system represents a new generation of controls for explosion-protected areas. With the PMC® product family, DBT GmbH provides solutions for numerous control and regulation tasks for various applications in underground mining and explosive areas.

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Useful tips and information intended to facilitate work are provided here. They do not warn about harmful or dangerous situations.

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Notice!

Points in the text marked with this symbol draw attention to harmful situations. The gearbox, motor, couplings, drive frame, conveyor or surrounding equipment could become damaged.

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Your safety

General information for avoiding accidents

Your safety This chapter provides vital information for your safety. Pay special attention to this chapter. The safety instructions and rules of procedure are intended to help you avoid hazardous situations and perform the necessary work as safely as possible.

General information for avoiding accidents state of the art

The PMC® system components are state of the art and have been manufactured in accordance with approved safety regulations.

You and others can nevertheless be exposed to dangerous situations, e.g. as a result of environmental influences, machine damage or operator errors.

Do not make any modifications on the system components of the PMC® system which are not expressly described in this and the other associated operating manuals. Only the manufacturer may manipulate the “VShield“ program and the associated files which are not described in this operating manual. Also, only the manufacturer may make changes to the other PMC® components which are not described in the operating manuals.

The European guidelines/standards which appear in this operating manual must be applied when the PMC® system components are being used within the European Union.

use outside of the EU

If the device is used outside the EU, the directives and standards which apply in those countries must be observed.

accident prevention regulations

In addition to this operating manual be sure to also observe the respective legal provisions and regulations for accident prevention in your country.

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use within the EU

Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations of the J mine, J of the mines inspectorate and J of the mining supervisory authorities.

Follow the regulations of the respective trade association for purposes other than mining.

The PMC® system components have no effect on the safety and the regulations concerning firedamp protection at the mining company.

The control and peripheral devices of the PMC® system are intrinsically safe1 and manufactured according the approved regulations of the technology.

1. intrinsically safe: A component is said to be intrinsically safe when the electrical energy is limited such that the creation of ignition sparks is ruled out.

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Further operating manuals Further operating manuals The program “VShield“ is used in connection with a shearer-type coal mining machine, among other things.

The coal mining machine is a device of “Group I Category M2 shearers for cutting and loading coal onto a chain-scraping conveyor, which is installed underneath the shearer. It is used in a longwall face in a mine with explosive areas containing firedamp and coal dust. The shearer is operated with electrical energy. Bits are attached to a rotating cutting drum provided with hard-metal inserts, which loosen the coal from the coal face located in front of it. During this operation, the shearer moves onto the conveyor and loads the coal onto its flight.“ (quote: EN 1710:2005 (D) Appendix A)

operating manuals for operating the face

Read the operating manual of the shearer used in connection with the “VShield“ program.

Also read the operating manuals of the components required to operate the face, such as electric motors, couplings, drive frames, chain tensioning devices, conveyors, drive advance devices and block anchorages as well as any other neighboring machines which may be affected by the control unit. Clarify any issues which arise before starting work.

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Personnel Installation and repairs As a fundamental rule, installation work may only be carried out by personnel who have been adequately trained to meet these particular requirements. Repair work on the PMC® system components may be performed only by service personnel of the manufacturer.

Operating conditions Intended use The PMC® system has been developed and manufactured to control support frames. The PMC® system components may be used for other control tasks only in agreement with the manufacturer.

Use the PMC® system components only as intended!

Unauthorized use Use which is not explicitly specified as intended use and/or has not been approved by the manufacturer is unauthorized and may not be performed with the PMC® system.

DBT GmbH does not accept any liability for any damage resulting from any such unauthorized use.

Ambient conditions Face equipment is used in a longwall face in a mine with explosive areas containing mine gas and coal dust.

The standards and laws which apply for this work environment are to be complied with.

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read the operating manual of the shearer.

Precondition for operation Precondition for operation The commissioning of the entire PMC® system is forbidden until it has been determined by appropriately trained and authorized persons that the machine, which is controlled by the system, satisfies the European directive 94/9/EC and the standard DIN EN1710.

The “VShield“ program is part of the PMC® system. The operator must meet the additional safety requirements for operating devices and components which are not included in the delivery of this system or for other devices and components necessary for operation or he must install the required safety equipment. They must be marked according to the legal provisions applicable at the time they are placed on the market (CE marking). safety requirements in acc. with DIN EN 1552

The operation of a device of Group I Category M2 is only allowed when the safety requirements according to DIN EN 1552 are met.

These include, among other things: J systems that prevent unauthorized start-up J pre-start warning systems J water spraying systems J safe lock-out command systems

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J emergency stop systems J dust extraction systems J noise protection J warning messages, etc.

All electrical equipment required to operate the face must be designated according to the legal provisions applicable at the time when it is placed on the market.

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Safety instructions Safety instructions Basic principles Always work with concentration.

Familiarize yourself with your working environment. protective clothing and equipment

Always wear protective clothing and equipment which is appropriate for the work place, for example ear protectors or protective goggles. Ask an authorized person what protective clothing and equipment is required for your work place.

Inform your coworkers about...

J ... your exact location.

J ... the work you are carrying out.

J ... how much time you expect you’ll need.

Keep the signaling and lighting systems in working order.

Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH immediately in the event of faults or irregularities during operation. Notify your supervisor about anything strange to allow any necessary action to be taken immediately.

Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH also if safety equipment, such as firedamp protection systems, breaks down.

Do not allow any limbs to become trapped between components which could move towards each other, such as conveyors and supports etc.

Storage and transport

electric components and batteries

Electronic equipment may not be stored outdoors under any circumstances. Do not store electric components containing batteries at a temperature below 15 °C. The control units of the PMC® system can be stored a maximum of seven years without electrical connection. The installed buffer battery is discharged after this time. This battery must then be replaced.

Maintain the prescribed storage periods and temperatures and observe the instructions for storage.

Do not store any materials or components in the travel way or in your working area.

Inform the persons involved about the intended transport route and the probable duration of transport.

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transport safety devices

Make sure the transport safety devices / packaging are installed properly. Never stand under unsecured components or suspended loads.

using system brackets

Only use holding strips from the PMC® system as brackets. Do not damage any plug insertions or other fitting surfaces.

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Pay attention to the acoustic and optical start-up warning systems.

Safety instructions Installation and initial start-up inclined face

On inclined faces, secure the mounting parts with chains or lifting gear, for example.

handling oils, greases and other chemicals

When working with oils, greases and other chemical substances, observe the safety regulations applicable to the product.

environmental protection

Dispose of implements which have been soiled with oil, grease or other chemical substances in an environmentally sound manner.

Maintenance and repair Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the PMC® components without being assigned to do so by a responsible, authorized person who has been trained accordingly.

inform others

Inform the supervising personnel and the face crew about any required maintenance and repair work. Provide them with information on the intended work and its probable duration.

secure the working area

Secure your working area over a wide range, in order to avoid endangering other persons.

Secure the conveyor against unauthorized and unintentional restarting prior to any work.

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replacing components

You must shut down the conveyor and mining equipment and secure them against being switched on again before replacing any defective components.

Remove any defective components immediately from the face to avoid hindering the face crew. Also prevent the inadvertent reinstallation of these defective components elsewhere.

Pass on these components for servicing without delay.

On inclined faces, secure the spare parts with chains or lifting gear, for example.

original spare parts

Only use spare parts which satisfy the specified technical requirements. This can only be ensured by using original DBT GmbH spare parts. Please refer to the spare parts lists for the order numbers.

protective devices

Refit any removed protective devices immediately after completing the work and check that they work properly.

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Storage and transport

Storage of data storage media

Storage and transport This chapter contains important information on correct storage and secure transport of the PMC® components. Observance of the instructions and manuals will increase the service life and reliability of the system components. Reading this chapter thoroughly will help you to make your day-to-day work easier.

Notice!

Never store PMC® components and other electronic equipment outdoors under any circumstances.

In this operating manual, the storage of data storage media, the creation of backup copies and the archiving of software are specifically addressed.

Important!

Every data storage medium and the corresponding reading/writing device might have its own information material and operating manuals which should be read carefully. These instructions only provide a few general tips for storing data storage media.

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If software is not copied via data lines, the following types of data storage media are generally used: J Diskettes J CD or DVD J Exchangeable disk media (for example, external USB hard

disk)

Diskettes The following damage diskettes or the stored data: damaging effects

J Dirt and dust J Magnetic fields J Sunlight J Heat (> 50 °C) J Cold (< 10 °C) J Moisture J Bending the diskette

best storage place

The best place to store diskettes is in plastic or cardboard sleeves in a dust- and dirt-free, lockable metal cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

not a durable storage medium

Diskettes can be stored for up to 5 years, depending on the storage place, but they can be very easily damaged and are therefore not to be considered to be a durable storage medium.

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Copying and archiving software CDs and DVDs The following damage CDs (Compact Disc) and DVDs (Digital Versatile Disc) or the stored data: damaging effects

J Dirt J Sunlight J Heat J Extreme cold J Scratches

best storage place durable storage medium

CDs and DVDs are best stored in plastic sleeves in a dirt-free, lockable cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

CDs and DVDs can be stored up to ten years, depending on the quality, and can therefore be considered to be durable storage media. CDs and DVDs are not suitable for long-term archiving.

Exchangeable disk media Depending on the type of exchangeable disk medium, the following damage the medium or the stored data: J Dirt and dust E

J Magnetic fields J Heat J Extreme cold J Moisture J Vibrations and shocks J Static discharges best storage place

Exchangeable disk media are best stored in plastic sleeves in a dust- and dirt-free, lockable metal cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

Exchangeable disk media can be stored for varying lengths of time depending on the type, quality and usage and are therefore neither considered to be durable nor non-durable storage media.

Exchangeable disk media are not suitable for long-term archiving.

Copying and archiving software Make sure your data is backed up regularly. Observe the following general information for storing backup copies: Important!

Store your backup copy on other data storage media as the original software.

. Keep the data storage medium and the backup copy in different places.

. Store the data storage medium in a suitable environment. . Check regularly (intervals not excessively long) that the backup copies are readable.

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Installation

Installation of the software

Installation Important!

Control units, peripheral devices and the machines to be controlled can be damaged seriously due to incorrect installation. Install the PMC®-R system initially only under supervision of expert personnel of DBT Automation.

Drawing number system The PMC®-R system is illustrated in drawings for the installation.

The drawing number for projects is: 4007 bbb mmm nn pp 4007

is the number range for CC automation projects.

bbb

This number block represents a serial number for the different projects.

mmm

This number block designates subprojects such as 010 for support drawing or 020 for system drawing.

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They can be assigned differently for each project (assignment: see “Project-related documentation”)

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The digits designate components. “00” is virtually the only number sequence to appear for project drawings.

pp

This digit sequence designates the variant.

example

4007 113 140 00 00 Without variant Project drawing Sub-project VShield Project number for CODELCO Drawing belonging to the CC department

The original drawings contain all parts number which refer to the part lists. The drawings shown here are only intended for the general understanding. They are not construction drawings.

For the design-specific layout, the original drawings with parts lists and parts numbers should be used for the precise assignment. Help for finding the individual system parts can be found in Chapter 6 of this operating manual, in which the main system parts are illustrated by means of drawings and/or pictures. In addition, technical details and operating modes are explained.

Delivery of the VShield program The VShield program is usually delivered on a CD or DVD. It is stored there as a zipped folder. It can also be e-mailed as a zipped folder via the Internet.

Installation of the software The installation of the “VShield” program is explained in this chapter. Read the chapter carefully to make the installation of the software as easy as possible for you.

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System requirements In the following, the installation is shown using screenshots from Microsoft Windows. Since the actual window design depends on the language version, and the version used here is based on German, the figures are not included in the original language of the translation. Based on the arrangement of the designations and buttons, however, the steps to be carried out in other language versions can be intuitively concluded.

System requirements The following minimum system requirements must be fulfilled for the installation of the “VShield” program: J Microsoft Windows® XP or Windows 2000 (additional

installations are necessary for Windows 2000)

J Intel Pentium™ 400 MHz or compatible processor J 128 MBytes RAM J At least 5 MBytes of available storage space on the hard drive.

The required storage space is increased to at least 100 MBytes per day if log files (protocols) are written.

Scope of delivery J installtmp.cmd

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The “VShield” program package contains the following files: J setup.exe J VShield.exe J VShield.ini.txt J VShieldCfg.xsd J VShieldChs.dll J VShieldCsy.dll J VShieldDeu.dll J VShieldEnu.dll J VShieldEsp.dll J VShieldParaCfg.xsd J VShieldRus.dll J xerces-c_2_7.dll

You may receive the files in a compressed file, which can be unpacked with the “WinZip” program.

Users Users in the sense of this chapter are those persons who wish to install (or uninstall) the “VShield” program. properties

Users must have the following attributes in order to be allowed and able to install the program: The user must ...

J be authorized to install software. If you are unauthorized to

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Users J have the necessary user rights for the installation of software

under Windows. You may have to contact the responsible administrator.

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J have the knowledge required to install programs.

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Preparation of the installation Preparation of the installation To avoid losing any data when installing software, you should observe the following instructions: saving data

. Save all files you worked on last. . Close all running programs.

WinZip

If you have received the files in compressed (packed) form, you must extract (unpack) the file with the “WinZip” program. You can tell compressed files by the file extension “.zip”, “VShield.zip” for example. Packed files cannot be started.

Contact the responsible administrator if the “WinZip” program does not happen to be installed on your computer.

Installation of the VShield program The zip-compressed folder has the following designation: “VShield__10_46__Build_3425.zip”. The designations are as follows: J VShield

= Visualisation program for shield control

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Zip folder in the Windows Explorer

Installing with PowerArchiver If the program folder (on an exchangeable data storage medium (external hard disk, USB stick) or another data storage device) is connected to the corresponding drive on the PC (above-ground PC only), the “VShield__10_46__Build_3425.zip” folder can be opened by double-clicking on it.

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There is the choice of installing (with the “Install” button) or opening the zip folder (with “Open”) with the “PowerArchiver Automatic Installation” dialog window.

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. Select “Install” here.

After a few automatic installation steps, which can be seen by the appearance and disappearance of windows, the following dialog box appears: Fig. 4:

PowerArchiver dialog box

Confirm here with the “Yes” button.

The installation is then complete. You can now find the installed program on the PC in the folder “C:\DBT\VCU\VShield\10_46__Build_3425”. Open this folder by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button.

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Installation of the VShield program Installation without the PowerArchiver Copy the delivered zip file to the C drive of your PC. Fig. 5:

Zip folder in the Windows Explorer

Click on the folder “VShield__10_46__Build_3425” with the right mouse button. A pull-down menu is opened where the command “extract here” is to be selected (see 6).

Once the “extract here” command is executed, the decompressed files are displayed underneath the zip folder. The list of displayed files contains the file “setup.exe”. This file is started by double-clicking on it. Installation is carried out automatically. If the folders “DBT”, “VCU”, “VShield” don’t exist, they are created by the setup program.

If there is a VShield program already installed with another version number, the installation of the previous version can be kept by creating a version folder for the new program.

If the program has already been installed once, the reinstallation is carried out without any further query.

Installation on the underground computer EX PC In order to be able to install the VShield program on the ExPC, the zip folder must be stored on the USB stick included in delivery and unzipped as described in the section Installation without PowerArchiver.

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5 = brass strip 6 = fiber-optic cable port RxD 7 = fiber-optic cable port TxD

The USB stick can then be connected to the ExPC underground. To do this, the cover of the terminal box (3) must be opened. Behind that there is a USB cable port to which the USB stick can be connected.

Important!

Before opening the terminal box, the PC must be shut off.

Before switching on again, the terminal box must be completely closed since otherwise there is no explosion protection.

The installation can be started by double-clicking on the file setup.exe.

Installation The “VShield” program is installed by carrying out the following instructions one after another.

Procedure

. Copy the files included in the scope of delivery to a folder of your choice on the hard drive.

target folder for program file

. Start the “setup.exe” program.

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The program is now fully installed. It is located on the following path: “C:\DBT\VCU\VShield\10_46__Build_3425” The name of the folder “10_46__Build_3425” can vary, depending on the program sub-version.

Uninstall process The “VShield” program can be uninstalled at any time. Follow the following instructions one after another.

Procedure

. End the “VShield” program. . Delete the directory in which “VShield” program was installed. (see “Installation” section in this chapter).

. Delete any shortcuts created (see “Creating a shortcut” section in this chapter).

The program is now completely uninstalled. It is not necessary to run a special program to uninstall the program.

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Creating a shortcut Creating a shortcut simplifying the start-up procedure

To simplify the later start-up procedure, we recommend creating a shortcut to the “VShield.exe” program.

Procedure opening the context menu by clicking the right mouse button

. Click the right mouse button on the desktop.

The desktop context menu is opened (Fig. 8) Fig. 8:

using the Windows wizard to create a shortcut

Opening the wizard in order to create a link

. Select the “New / Shortcut” menu item.

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“Create Shortcut”, the first dialog page of the wizard used to create a new shortcut, appears (Fig. 9)

. Enter the path for the program file “VShield.exe” or select the path by clicking on the “Browse...” button.

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Specify path for “VShield.exe” file

. Click on the “Next >” key.

“Select program name”, the second page of the wizard, appears (Fig. 10)

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Creating a shortcut defining a name for the shortcut

. Give the shortcut to be created a name or keep the name proposed on a blue background in the text field.

. Press the “Finish” key.

The wizard is closed.

Result

You have now created a shortcut to the “VShield” program on the desktop (Fig. 11) Fig. 11: The created shortcut on the desktop

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Fig. 10: Giving the shortcut a name

Configuration of the shortcut Configuration of the shortcut influencing the start-up and operating procedure

The start-up and operating procedure of the “VShield” program can be influenced by configuring the properties of the created shortcut (refer to the “Creating a shortcut” section in this chapter to create a shortcut).

Open the “... Properties” dialog box The configuration of a shortcut can be changed in the “...

Properties” dialog box. The dialog box must be opened first.

Procedure

. Right-click on the created shortcut to the “VShield” program.

The context menu appears.

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Configuration of the shortcut Entering the path to the initialization file VShield.ini

The file “VShield.ini.txt” belongs to the program package “VShield”.

Parameters for the operation of the “VShield” program are defined in this file. By deleting the ending “.txt”, a functional ini file can be generated.

By default, the program expects the “VShield.ini” file to be in the same folder as the “VShield.exe” file.

assigning the initialization file (.ini)

If the name of a new, edited initialization file is not “VShield.ini” or the “VShield.ini” file is in a different folder than the “VShield.exe” file, the “VShield” program must be informed about this at the start.

A shortcut to the “VShield” program has the advantage that the name of the initialization file can be added to the properties of the shortcut and the user does not have to remember to enter the right file each time the program is started.

Procedure

. Open the “... Properties” dialog box as described in the

“Opening the ‘... Properties’ dialog box” section in this chapter.

. Enter the changed name (Fig. 13) or changed path (Fig. 14) to

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Fig. 13: Specification of an initialization file with changed designation

Fig. 14: Specification of a changed path for the initialization file

. Confirm the changes by clicking on the “Apply” or “OK” key (the dialog box is additionally closed by clicking on the “OK” key).

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. Click on the “Shortcut” tab (Fig. 12)

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Configuration of the shortcut Selection of the window size at the start The window size at the start of the program can be defined in the “... Properties” dialog box. There are three options: J “Normal window” with freely adjustable size J “Minimized” so that only a symbol appears in the Windows task

bar (bar with the Windows start button)

J “Maximized” so that the program fits into the full width of the

screen when it is started.

starting the program so that it fits into the full width of the screen

The procedure is described in the following text by the example of the “maximized” setting. The “VShield” program should be started filling the screen.

Procedure

. Open the “... Properties” dialog box as described in the

“Opening the ‘... Properties’ dialog box” section in this chapter.

. Click on the “Shortcut” tab (Fig. 12) . Open the selection list of the “Run:” list field.

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Fig. 15: Selection of the window size at the startof the program

. Select the “Maximized” list entry (Fig. 15) . Confirm the changes by clicking on the “Apply” or “OK” key (the dialog box is additionally closed by clicking on the “OK” key).

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Editing the initialization file Editing the initialization file The “VShield.ini” initialization file is used to influence the “VShield” program behavior. The initialization file is read directly after starting the program. In principle, the following is influenced by the initialization file: J Passwords J Type of connection to the PMC® -R face program J Transmission speed J Forwarding of data packages J Connection to the OPC server J Integration of further programs.

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J Initialization files are divided into sections. You can recognize a

section by the designator (name of the section) entered in square brackets. Example: [ComSrc]

J One or more parameter entries are listed in lines beneath a

section designator. The format (syntax) is always the same: parameter designator=value The name of the parameter (parameter designator) is in front of the equals sign. The “VShield” program, which reads the initialization file, is aware of the parameter designator. The assigned value is behind the equals sign. There must be no spaces in front of or behind the equals sign. Example: [ComSrc] type=UDP

Numerous parameters have pre-defined default values. If an entry is missing, the “VShield” program uses the default value. Default values do not exist for all parameters however, which means some entries, such as path entries or passwords, must not be missing.

Each parameter can only be assigned precisely one value within a section. If a parameter designator is entered several times within a section, only the first entry is taken into account. The subsequent entries are ignored.

Important!

Avoid entering the same parameter designator more than once to avoid confusion.

The “VShield” program does not distinguish between upper and lower case when reading the initialization file. A consistent style should still be applied, however, to make reading easier.

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If you wish to make any changes to the “VShield.ini” file, we recommend first making a copy of the file and editing the new file with a text editor (e.g. with the “Editor” program) to avoid losing any data.

Editing the initialization file Changing the initialization file Procedure If you have only renamed the “VShield.ini.txt” file:

. Make a backup copy of the “VShield.ini” file.

We recommend making a backup copy to allow you to restore the original file if necessary. editing the initialization file

. End the “VShield” program. . Open the file with a text editor (e.g. with the “Editor” program). . Change the entries. The individual parameters are described in detail in the following sections of this chapter.

. Save the file. . Test the new initialization file (refer to the “Testing the new initialization file” section in this chapter).

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Important!

In order for changes to the initialization file to take effect, the changed file must be saved and the “VShield” program restarted.

Testing the new initialization file To test the initialization file, the “VShield” program must be restarted.

You can find out how to enter an initialization file when starting the “VShield” program in the “Entering an initialization file at the start” section in Chapter 5, “Operation”.

You can find out how to adapt the “VShield” program shortcut in the “Entering the path to the initialization file” section (page 4.17) in this chapter.

Sections The “VShield.ini” initialization file is divided into the following sections: [Passwords]

The [Passwords] section is used to define passwords.

[Settings]

The [Settings] section is used for general pre-settings.

[languages]

In the [languages] section, the possible display languages are entered to which VShield can be switched.

[ComSrc]

The type of communication with the face program and the transmission speed are defined in the [ComSrc] section.

[ComNext]

In the [ComNext] section, it is defined how the received data packets are to be transmitted to other receivers.

[DptOpcX]

When using an OPC server, the required settings are made in the [DptOpcX] section.

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Editing the initialization file All lines beginning with a semicolon are only comments which have no influence on the VShield program. If no other clients are connected, all lines of the corresponding [ComNext] block are commented out with semicolons.

[Passwords] section The [Passwords] section is used to define passwords. The passwords specified by DBT GmbH are entered in the initialization file in encoded form.

Three passwords of different levels (priorities) can be assigned. If no passwords are entered, the “VShield” program can be used without entering a password.

The following parameter entries can be made within this section: Passwordexit =

Password for leaving the program This parameter is used to define a password of lowest priority.

The Passwordexit entry can be assigned an encoded password.

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This parameter entry is for defining a password so that only selected personnel can make changes.

The entryPasswordall can be assigned an encoded password.

Example: Passwordall=1234567890

[Settings] section The [Settings] section is used for general presettings.

The following parameter entries can be made within this section: mode =

Setting as data recorder The “VShield” program can be used as a data recorder.

The entry mode = can be assigned the entry playback.

ImperialUnits =

Imperial or metric dimensions The “VShield” program works with metric dimensions as well as imperial dimensions.

The ImperialUnits parameter can be assigned the following values:

1 Default value 0

The “VShield” program uses imperial dimensions.

The “VShield” program uses metric dimensions.

Example: ImperialUnits=0

CheckVLongwall =

Establishing communication with the “VLongwall” program Once the “VLongwall” program is installed, a communication connection to this program can be set up.

The CheckVLongwall parameter can be assigned the following values:

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Editing the initialization file 1 Default value 0

Send data to the “VLongwall” program.

Do not send any data.

Example: CheckVLongwall=0

LoggingEnabled =

Saving received data in a log file The “VShield” program can save all received data in a log file. (see also SavePath parameter).

The LoggingEnabled parameter can be assigned the following values:

1

Writing in the log file is switched on.

default value 0

Writing in the log file is switched off.

Example: LoggingEnabled=0

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Example: Esp for Spanish: enable_spanish = 1 Deu for German: enable_german = 1 Enu for English: enable_english = 1 Further available options are: J Russian J Chinese J Czech

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Editing the initialization file [ComSrc] section In the [ComSrc] section, specifications for the type of connection for the observed face program are entered.

The following parameter entries can be made within this section: Type =

Type of connection to the face program Type is used to define the connection type for the reception of data from the face program by the “VShield” program.(see also Port and Baud parameters).

The Type parameter can be assigned the following values: Type=simulation

DbtUdpPmcrTest

The connection goes via the PMC-R network.

Example: Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest

Port =

Physical address of the port used The physical address of the port for the reception of data by the “VShield” program is defined here. ;port=10.158.23.237:55555 port=10.158.23.236:55555 ;port = 10.158.23.236:55555:0

IP address

The connection to the face program is established via the IP address of the PMC®-P used. This parameter can only be used in combination with the Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest entry.

Examples: Port=com2 Port=10.158.23.237 Additionally entering the port addresses When using a connection via the network, the port addresses for transmission and reception can be additionally entered, separated by colons. Normally, the port addresses do not have to be entered.

55555

The first port address is entered behind the IP address. The port is used for reception from the PMC®-P. The five-digit value must always be “55555”, since this port is defined by the PMC®-P.

between 01024 and 65535

The second port address is entered behind the first port address.

This port is used for transmission to the PMC®-P. The five-digit value must be between “01024” and “65535”, must not be “55555” however. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

If the transmitter of the data is another “VShield” program, not a PMC®-P, the IP address and the ports which are entered in the initialization file of the transmitting program in the [ComNext] section must be entered here.

Examples: Port=10.158.23.237:55555:0 Port=10.158.23.237:55555:55534

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The Port parameter can be assigned the following values:

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Entering the transmission rate for a serial port This parameter is used to specify the transmission speed when using a serial interface.

19200

A transmission rate higher than 19200 baud does not often make sense in mines since interruptions to the transmission are unavoidable.

Example: Baud=19200

[ComNext] section The “VShield” program can forward the received data packages.

The receiver could be another “VShield” program running in another computer.

The following parameter entries can be made within the [ComNext] section: Type =

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The Type parameter can be assigned the following values: Compactacd DbtUdpPmcrTest

A serial port is used.

The connection is established via the network (Ethernet).

Example: Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest

Port =

Physical address of the port used The physical address of the port to which the “VShield” program forwards the data is defined here.

The Port parameter can be assigned the following values:

com1, com2, com3, com4 IP address

The data are forwarded via a serial port with the entered physical address.

The IP address of the target computer is entered to forward the data. The transmission and reception ports must be additionally entered, separated by a colon.

Between 01024 and 65535

The first port address is entered behind the IP address. The port is used to receive data. The value must be between “01024” and “65535”. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

Between 01024 and 65535

The second port address is entered behind the first port address.

The port is used to transmit data. The value must be between “01024” and “65535”, must not be the same as for the first port address however. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

Examples: Port=10.158.22.34:0:0 Port=10.158.22.34:55566:55565

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Editing the initialization file bps =

Entering the transmission rate for a serial port This parameter is used to specify the transmission speed when using a serial interface.

The maximum transmission speed is 115200 Baud. If malfunctions should occur, a lower transmission speed must be entered.

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Operation

General

Operation General The application program of the central control device under the Windows XP operating system can be operated easily with the mouse as with customary and widespread Windows 2000 applications such as MS WinWord or Excel.

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Fig. 16: Screen of the VShield program

Important!

In order to guarantee safe function, only original DBT parts or parts approved by DBT may be connected and operated on the central underground control and only original spare parts may be used for repairs.

The screen graphics are shown in Fig. 16 which are displayed without opening further menus or windows. This graphics screen can be overlapped by a wide variety of displays and input fields according to user wishes.

The screen structure In the following, the screen structure will be explained based on screen cut-outs for a better overview. At the upper edge of the screen there is a so-called menu bar: Fig. 17: Menu bar of the VShield program

The menus with their sub-menus can be opened with the mouse.

Directly underneath the menu bar is the toolbar.

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The toolbar allows commands to be controlled or executed directly with the mouse without having to open additional menus. The display of the toolbar on the screen is optional, i.e. it can be activated or deactivated.

The pressure of the shield support prop is graphically displayed underneath the toolbar.

Fig. 19: Pressure display for the prop in vertical beams

In this area of the screen, the pressures of the individual props are shown in color, depending on the graphics settings (number of shields can be changed). The pressures of the shield prop can be shown next to each other or overlapping.

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Fig. 20: On this part of the screen, the coal face, conveyor, shield and shearer positions are shown.

Fig. 20 shows the screen cut-out for the conveyor, shield and shearer positions. In the area under the coal face of the screen, the stroke of the shifting units is displayed separately.

At the upper left edge of the screen, underneath the DBT Automation logo, the plow mode is displayed in addition to the current plow position, the plow direction and speed.

Fig. 21: Shearer position, direction, speed

Shearer position in number of shields Shearer speed and direction Displays for shearer speed: <<= quickly left, <= slowly left, = still, => slowly right, =>> quickly right

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General At the lower edge of the screen there is a color bar packet which shows the various color-coded automatic functions.

Underneath that there is a gray/black shaded bar in which the various status signals, error signals and shield states are displayed by changing color, e.g. which function one or several PMC®-R devices are executing at the moment or what status they have.

Fig. 22: Status and error signals, as well as shield states

By double-clicking with the left mouse button on this display field, the ”Function modules” window opens (see also “Function modules” section in the “Control” chapter).

By clicking once with the right mouse button on the VShield screen, the ”Graphics options” window opens (see also “Graphic functions” section in the ”View” chapter).

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By double-clicking on the other VShield screen, the ”Main text screen” display window opens (see also the section having the same name in the ”View” chapter).

The various screen areas show their functions, values, modes, etc. via appearing tool-tips.

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Operation with the mouse Operation with the mouse Menu selection In order to open a menu with the mouse, move the mouse arrow to the corresponding menu line on the screen. Once the mouse arrow is on the menu name, the menu opens with the corresponding submenus by clicking on the menu once with the left mouse button.

Example on the menu item Control: The submenu is opened by clicking on it with the left mouse button.

The gray cursor can now be moved to the desired submenu with the mouse. The submenu is now opened by clicking once with the left mouse button.

Important!

Only those menu items can be reached which are shown in dark writing.

Fig. 23: Control pull-down menu

Opening and closing windows Fundamentally applies for all windows where there is the following symbol in the top right-hand corner, also referred to as buttons: All windows have a selection of these buttons, at least the one for closing.

Tab. 1: Buttons in the upper left-hand corner of the window

Button

Description If this button is clicked on, the window or the dialog field is completely closed.

If this button is clicked on, the window is enlarged to screen size.

If this button is clicked on in the above-mentioned bar, the window is also activated to fit the screen.

If this button is clicked on, the window is put into the bar at the lower left edge of the screen and can be reactivated from there.

If this button is clicked on in the above-mentioned bar, the window is displayed in its original size.

Changing windows If additional information windows are called up on the screen, these can be enlarged or reduced. It is also possible to shift the windows on the screen.

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Changing windows Fig. 24: Changing the sizes of various windows

When the cursor changes form at the edge of the window, one can grab the edge of the window with the left mouse button and reduce or enlarge the size of the window.

Menu management without mouse connection If no mouse should be present, the central control can also be operated completely using the keyboard.

Using the key combinations Alt together with the underlined letters in menu names, the corresponding menu is opened. For example: The Control menu is opened with the key combination Alt+t.

The Data recording menu is opened with the key combination Alt+z.

With the up or down arrow keys, the blue cursor can be moved up or down.

With the left and right arrow keys, one can switch among the main menus.

Once a menu item is selected with the mouse or arrow keys, this can be opened by pressing the enter key.

Commands can also be directly executed by means of key combinations. For example. one can go directly into the menu “Input lines” with the key combination Ctrl+L. The key combinations can each be found after the respective submenu items.

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Description of the menus Description of the menus Below, the menus with their respective submenu items will be explained from left to right, as they are shown in the menu bar at the upper edge of the screen.

If the “File” menu is opened, the following submenu items are displayed: Fig. 25: File pull-down menu

The File menu has the following subitems: J Reset passwords (not active) J Save settings J End Tab. 2: File menu commands Command

Explanation

Reset passwords

For some operations, a password is queried with which this command can be reset.

Save settings

With this command, the defined settings are saved.

End

The central program can be ended here (key combination Alt+F4). After exiting the central program, one returns to the WINXP or WIN NT level of the PC. Fig. 26: Password

Depending on the setting in the Ini file, when the “End” command is activated, first a password (Fig. 26) is queried and then the window in Fig. 27 is displayed in order to confirm the program has been exited or the window in Fig. 27 appears without a password query.

Fig. 27: Query before the end of the program

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The Control menu The descriptions and explanations of the individual parameters are in the PMC®-R operating manual.

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The Control menu The Control menu (Fig. 28) contains the main menu items in order to make control settings for the PMC®-R and the associated central control.

Fig. 28: Commands of the “Control” pull-down menu

Command

Explanation

Regulated plowing

Settings for regulated plowing (not active in the shearer program)

Parameter...

The valid parameter menus are displayed in the “Module selection” sub-window.

They can be selected with the cursor here.

Save parameters from all PMC®-Rs...

Saves the parameters of all PMC®-R devices to a file

Load parameters into all PMC®-Rs...

Loads a parameter file into all PMC®-R devices

Set lines...

With the dialog window “Set lines”, the conveyor line, cut line and target line are set. In addition, it can be defined whether a straight line or a connecting arc connects the shield points to be selected.

Move lines...

In the dialog window “Move lines”, the target line and the cut line can be moved forward or backward or can be made identical to the conveyor line.

Save lines...

Saves line settings in order to be able to call (load) them again later

Load lines...

Loads saved lines

Clear Error Msgs...

The command “Clear Error Msgs” opens a window in which all error messages, sensor errors or automatic errors can be cleared.

Function Modules...

All automatic functions can be both globally and locally enabled/disabled with this dialog window. The “Cancel” key terminates any started setting changes which have not yet been transmitted to the face.

The “Parameter” command opens the “Select Module” window in which the parameters required for certain program flows can then be called in defined windows. The parameter menus are shown in separate windows. They are generated with the link to the respective PMC®-R program.

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The Control menu Fig. 29: Select Module

The number and type of parameter modules depend on the type of program (plow or shearer face), on the complexity of the face system to be controlled (with/without drive advancing, different shields in the face, etc.) and on the operator’s requirements for the visualization he needs.

In this shearer program, the parameter modules are listed in the following table: The corresponding selection window is shown in Fig. 29.

J NEW SYS PARA (system parameters) J GLOBAL PARAMETERS J ASQ PARAMETERS J BATCH PARAMETERS (sequence control) J PSA PARAMETERS (positive set automatic) J BANKPUSH PARAMETERS J CONV PULLBACK J SRB parameters J WSP PARAMETERS (water spray parameters) J FLIPPER PARAMETERS J LINE PARAMETERS J LOCAL PARAMETERS

With the keys 1 to 5, a frequently required parameter window can be placed on the (not active) button on the toolbar. A switch which is assigned to a parameter window is shown as being active. By clicking on an active switch, the stored parameter window is directly opened without the intermediate step via the module selection window.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

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NEW SYS PARA (system parameters) NEW SYS PARA (system parameters) If one moves the cursor to the parameter module NEW SYS PARA, the command darkens. When it’s clicked on, the parameter block is selected and by clicking on “OK” with the left mouse button, the window shown in Fig. 30 is opened. The parameter window can be directly opened by double-clicking.

Here, the “NEW SYS PARA” parameters can be selected and changed. (For parameter meanings, see: PMC®-R description) The parameter block is sent to the PMC®-R server, and with this to the face, by clicking on “Send Global”.

Fig. 30: NEW SYS PARA (system parameters)

The activation of a parameter block (parameter module) is shown in Fig. 31 for the “GLOBAL PARAMETERS” parameter block.

Fig. 31: Global parameters selection

Selecting and opening the dialog window is done as described for “NEW SYS PARA”.

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GLOBAL PARAMETERS GLOBAL PARAMETERS In this dialog window, the following automatic functions can be (globally) activated/deactivated for the entire face: “Batch” “Baselift” Positive set automatic “PS_A” and others

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

Fig. 32: GLOBAL PARAMETERS

By clicking on the down arrow with the left mouse button (see Fig. 32), a selection window is pulled down in which one can activate or deactivate the corresponding automatic function (see Fig. 33).

Fig. 33: Activating/deactivating the automatic batch function

The setting is sent to the face by clicking on “Send Global”. In order to check whether the settings arrived and were accepted, one can click on the “Fetch Global” button. Then the current settings are displayed in the individual setting windows of Fig. 32.

The “Cancel” button makes any setting changes which have not yet been sent to the face ineffective. Clicking on it closes the “Global parameters” window without sending the made settings.

The other buttons of the window are ineffective when shown as being not active.

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Sequence parameters Sequence parameters The settings window in Fig. 34 is shown for the ASQ (sequence) parameters.

Fig. 34: ASQ parameters

The parameters are shown in 5 double columns. The descriptions of the parameters can be found in the PMC®-R operating manual.

The program for the PMC®-R contains sensible parameter values entered by the programmer which can be adapted to special situations.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

The parameter values can be marked by clicking with the mouse and changed via the keyboard.

The key functions “Send Global” “Fetch Global” and “Cancel” are identical to those described before.

Fig. 35: Security query

After clicking on “Send Global”, a security query appears (see Fig. 35). If “Yes” is clicked on, the settings are sent to the face.

If “No” is clicked on, there is another opportunity here to cancel.

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Batch parameters Batch parameters Fig. 36: Batch parameters (sequence control)

In the batch parameters window (Fig. 36), the parameters for the sequence control are shown together and can be sent to the PMC®-Rs with “Send Global”. The display can be refreshed by clicking on “Fetch Global”. If the “Local” tab is selected, the batch parameter settings for a local PMC®-R can be queried by clicking on “Fetch local”.

Fig. 37: Tab “Local # 1”

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

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PSA parameters If “Fetch Global” is clicked on in the display (Fig. 37, page 5.14) for the local values, the display switches to the global tab. The selectable fields can be selected by clicking on the corresponding box in the parameter line. The selection can be inverted by clicking on “Toggle selection”, i.e. non-selected boxes are selected and selected boxes are deselected. One can also use this function for selecting all entries after activating a tab. The “Send Local” and “Fetch Local” buttons have the same function for local values as described before.

PSA parameters PSA = positive set automatic Fig. 38: PSA parameters

The positive set automatic parameters (Fig. 38) are set in this window. The Local tab is activated with the “Fetch Local” button.

The explanations for the PSA parameters can also be found in the PMC®-R operating manual.

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Bankpush parameters Bankpush parameters Fig. 39 shows the “Bankpush” parameters dialog window.

Fig. 39: Advance conveyor

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

In this window, the parameter values can be changed by selecting with the mouse and via keyboard input, as described at the beginning.

Conveyor pullback Fig. 40 shows the dialog window for the conveyor pullback parameters.

Fig. 40: Conveyor pullback

Changes and sending to the face are done as described before.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

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SRB parameters SRB parameters Fig. 41: SRB parameters

Fig. 41 shows the global SRB parameters. There is also a tab for local settings which can be selected analogously to the procedure described above. Here, generally applicable safety and type settings are made.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

Water spray parameters WGB = Walzengassenbedüsung WSP = Water Spray Parameters Fig. 42 shows the dialog window for the water spray parameters.

Fig. 42: WSP parameters

The individual parameters have different designations in the plow and shearer programs:

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Flipper parameters Plow: PPS_xxx with the meaning PPS = plow path spraying _ = space xxx = Parameter designation Roller: WSP_xxx with the meaning WSP = Water spray parameters _ = space xxx = parameter designation Here, too, the same procedures for editing the parameters apply.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

Flipper parameters Fig. 43: Flipper parameters

Here, too, the button functions are the same as described before.

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

Line parameters Fig. 44 shows the line parameters.

Fig. 44: Global line parameters

The command “Set lines” in the Control menu is for defining entire lines and sending them to the face.

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Local parameters Fig. 45: Local line parameters

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

There is also a tab for local parameters in the “Line parameters” window, such as the parameter J ConvGap= conveyor gap

which can be used to adapt the actual gap for every PMC-R (every shifting unit).

Local parameters Fig. 46 shows the local parameters which can be activated/deactivated in the familiar way.

Fig. 46: Local parameters

Important!

The shown parameters depend on the PMC®-R program to which the VShield program is linked.

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Set lines Save parameters for all PMC-Rs... and Load parameters into all PMC-Rs...

Fig. 47: Saving and loading parameters

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The two commands “Save parameters for all PMC-Rs...” and “Load parameters into all PMC-Rs...” each open a respective dialog window.

Set lines Fig. 48: Set lines

The “Set lines” window is divided up into five areas.

J Range J Type of line J New point J Points J Button field

In addition, in the area New point, there is a cross-shaped button field with arrow markings. range

In the “Range” field, it can be selected whether one wants to send the line parameters to all PMC®-Rs or whether one range is to be selected. Depending on which command is selected, the corresponding setting fields are activated/deactivated.

type of line

In the “Type of line” area, the lines to be set are selected and the type of connection to be established.

J Conveyor line

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Send conveyor line J Cut line J Target line

For each: – curves or – straight connection In the sub-area “New point”, the line position can be selected in steps of 1 cm using the vertical single arrows in the cross-shaped button field. The vertical double-arrow buttons allow the line position selection in steps of 10 cm. The top group sets the line, the lower resets the line.

The shield number is selected with the horizontal arrow buttons.

The single arrow buttons count the shields individually, and the double arrows in steps of 10.

It is also possible to directly enter the shield number in the “Shield #” field (select and enter with the keyboard).

In order to select the chosen line point, it must be entered in the light field “Points”. This is done with the “Add point” button. When “Add point” is clicked on, the still incomplete entry is displayed highlighted in color in the shield area of the main screen.

For a straight line, it’s sufficient to enter one point and send the parameters to the face. The “OK and Send” button also sends the parameters to the face, but closes the input window after sending.

For curved lines, at least three positions must be specified, which are then connected to a curve from the program. conveyor line

The conveyor line is the front edge of the conveyor which runs on the plow.

cut line

The cut line is the line up to which the plow should cut. This line can be automatically advanced by the set cut depth in the program and should only exist for this one cut depth for automatic operation.

target line

The target line, in principle, has the same function as the cut line, but can also be used to advance the conveyor to a certain position.

This can be used for a swiveling operation, for example.

Send conveyor line Fig. 49 shows the security message for sending a conveyor line.

Fig. 49: Send conveyor line security message

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Move lines Move lines The “Move lines” command opens a window with which the target line and the cut line can be moved. The target line is advanced or pulled back by the set cut depth with the yellow buttons. If the cut depth for the cut from the head-end drive to tail-end drive and the cut from the tail-end drive to head-end drive is different, advancing or pulling back can be carried out with the corresponding buttons which are marked with the right direction of movement.

Fig. 50: Move lines

The green buttons have the same functions for the cut line. The “Conveyor line” buttons set the target line or cut line to the equivalent of the conveyor line. coal line

This line is the line which can be seen when the conveyor has not advanced. (immediately behind the mining equipment, also in places where a loop was run.)

Save lines...

Fig. 51: “Save lines” dialog window

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After clicking on the “yes” button, the current lines are saved in a special folder in order to be able to call (load) them again later.

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Load lines...

Load lines...

Fig. 52: “Load lines” dialog window

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With the “Load lines...” command, the dialog window shown in Fig. 52 appears. Various lines can be selected in the upper area (see caption 1 - 4). The lines selected in advance are fetched to the display window (6) with the “Load from disk” button. The desired lines can be selected with the selection criteria underneath the display window and sent to the face with button 14. Button 15 is for canceling without sending the lines.

Clear error messages The “Clear error messages” command can be used to clean up a screen which has become cluttered by several error messages or after remedying the error.

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Function modules Fig. 53: Clear error messages

Function modules With the “Function modules” command, a dialog window, as shown in Fig. 54, is opened in which the global and local automatic functions can be switched on or off or be enabled/disabled.

Fig. 54: Function modules

By clicking with the mouse pointer on the corresponding field, an automatic function is selected for which a setting is to be made.

The following automatic functions can be activated: J Autosequence J Batch J Conveyor pull back J Conveyor push J Backpush (advance group) J Positive set automatic J Water spraying of mining equipment J Water spraying system J Flipper J Shearer running batch

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Function modules Using “Autosequence” as an example, it will be shown how an automatic function proceeds with global or local activation. After clicking on the “Global ON” button, the window shown in Fig. 55 appears, which can now be confirmed with “OK” or cancelled with “Cancel” without influencing the automatic settings.

Fig. 55:

Switch Global ON

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If the “Global OFF” button is selected in Fig. 54, a dialog window appears as shown in Fig. 55, but with the text “Switch Global OFF”.

The procedure is analogous for “Local ON” and “Local OFF”. In Fig. 56, the dialog window for local switching on/off is shown.

Fig. 56: Switch Local ON

With this window, it is also possible to activate the automatic functions on the entire face, specifically with the “Send to ALL” setting. If the item “Select range” is clicked on, the two fields under “Range” (blue lettering) are activated and one can enter the shield range here in which the selected automatic function is to be activated/deactivated.

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The View menu The View menu The screen view can be configured with the View menu. Various options, such as the toolbar, status bar, graphics options, etc. can be selected.

Various lines, pressures and plow level indicators can still be displayed (Fig. 57).

Fig. 57: “View” pull-down menu

The standard toolbar is activated in the setting shown in Fig. 57 (checkmark next to the word “Standard toolbar). The standard toolbar is indicated with the red arrow and is shown in its entirety in Fig. 58.

Fig. 58: Standard toolbar and status bar at the lower edge of the screen

A status bar can be shown at the bottom edge of the screen (see command in “View” pull-down menu). Here, the status parameters, such as the activated numeric keypad or CapLock are displayed.

The main text view With the “Main text view” command, a window as shown in Fig. 59 is opened, in which the following values are displayed for every shield: Fig. 59: Main text view

The main text view is divided up into several display areas which are marked in color.

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The View menu J Support type (1 for standard), other numbers for other support

types, such as face edge shield, segment shield, etc.

J Receive counter for correctly received data telegrams J Data age in seconds

These specifications are displayed in the white areas in the upper area of the screen. Underneath this follow a field for pressure and path displays.

Fig. 60: Pull-down menu in the “Main text view” window

The individual displays on the main text view can be activated/deactivated with the mouse pointer. The switching status (activated/deactivated) is indicated by a checkmark. A displayed checkmark indicates that it’s activated.

The “Flipper” parameter is listed twice.

The first position switches the flipper display in [mm] on/off, and the second switches the display in degrees [°] on/off.

Starting with the list position “ASQ” (red arrow) a color-coded graphical display with text information about the automatic sequence is shown/hidden. Depending on the shearer position, the activated automatic functions are displayed in colors depending on the status.

The yellow area shown in Fig. 59, page 5.26 (vertical stripes) indicates the cursor position and can be changed with the “left” and “right” cursor keys. This way, the display for the entire face can be run through.

Color codes used for the automatic function displays: Autosequence Batch Pull conveyor Advance conveyor Backpush (advance conveyor group) PSA (positive set automatic) Water spraying device Shearer spraying Shearer running batch Automatic function ready Automatic function activated

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The View menu Automatic function waiting Automatic function is active This color code also applies for the automatic functions shown on the normal visualization screen ion the lower area of the screen.

Clicking with the right mouse button in the window of the main text view opens the above-shown pull-down menu (Fig. 60, 5.27) in which further information can be shown via clicking.

Trends,VShieldTrends...

A recorder is opened with the “Trends, VShieldTrends...” command.

This offers the possibility of looking at stored face data via a recorder function.

Fig. 61: “View” pull-down menu with “Trends, VShieldTrends...” command

The corresponding log files are generated by the VShield program as a VShield logfile with the file ending .LogVShield10.

Graphic options With the “Graphic options” command, the window shown in Fig. 62 is opened, with which one can configure the display on the computer screen.

Fig. 62: View: Graphic options

The graphic options dialog window is shown in Fig. 63.

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The View menu Fig. 63: Graphic options dialog window

The graphic options window contains four tabs for “Face views”, “Views”, “Select modules” and “Scale”. On the “Face views” tab, the “Left area” and “Right area” buttons can be used to show the left area or right area of the system enlarged, respectively, both with respect to all face shields as well as to the complete network. The buttons “All face shields” and “Configured network area” indicate the entire respective area. By clicking on and confirming with the “Apply” button, the view switches accordingly. Also, switching can be done by double-clicking on the respective button.

When the “Floating View” box is checked, a zoom range is placed around the plow position which moves along with the plow position.

In the line underneath this, the switches “Sections Settings” and “All datasets” are shown. The “Sections Settings” button activates/deactivates the “Sections Settings” field (blue lettering).

The number of shown shields can be set here. In the field “Start”, the first shield is entered.

If the “All datasets” button is clicked on, the “Sections Settings” field is deactivated. The values entered here apply to all PMC®-Rs of the network.

The mining progress contains a factor with which one can configure the display size of the conveyor with respect to the mining progress. The smaller the value, the larger the conveyor is displayed. (Minimum value: 1, Maximum value: 1000) In the Scale field, one can choose between the meters of face length or number of shields being shown.

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The View menu Fig. 64: Views tab

The following selection options of views and information bars are available: J Show ramstroke separately J Show conveyor load J Show separate shearer line J Highlight shearer position in graphics J Show counter of received datasets für PMC® -R status J Show PMC(® -R) error messages J Show PMC(® -R) status messages J Show virtual / real PMC(® -R)s J Show debug values J Show cycle times J Show push time(s)

The display without the selection box being activated contains the prop pressures, coal face (size depending in the “Range” button on the “Face views” tab), conveyors with attached shifting units and the automatic functions.

With the selection box “Show ramstroke separately”, an additional line is shown for the ramstroke display.

The line “Show separate shearer line” provides an additional line for the shearer display.

“Highlight shearer position in graphics” generates a running thread with a surrounding light field in order to more quickly identify the shearer. (Important for very long faces).

“Show counter of PMC®-R received datasets generates a line in which the correctly received data telegrams are shown with a percentage when one places the mouse pointer on a certain shield in this line.

“Show PMC error messages(®-R) provides a similar line for the error messages.

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The View menu “Show PMC status messages (®-R) provides a similar line for the status messages.

“Show virtual / real PMCs(®-R) provides an equivalent line in which the virtual and real PMC(®-R)s can be distinguished by their color.

When the mouse pointer is placed on one of the colored areas, the corresponding status is displayed (applies only for faces in which one PMC(®-R) more is controlled as a shield.)

“Show debug values” generates a line in which error numbers are displayed which give programmers warnings of any program malfunctions.

“Show cycle times” “Show push time” The “Select Modules” tab contains all configurable automatic functions for the PMC®-R network.

Fig. 65: “Select Modules” tab

By clicking the selection box with the mouse (left mouse button) the automatic function can be activated/deactivated. The automatic functions are marked with the same color code with which they are displayed on the main text view.

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The View menu Fig. 66: Graphic options “Scale” tab

Changes in the scaled display are accepted by clicking on the “Apply” button in the graphics. If one is sure about which change one has activated, one can also click on “OK”, which also makes the “Graphic options” dialog window close.

Maintenance The “Maintenance” command opens a dialog window in which one can select and display various information modules.

Fig. 67: “Maintenance” dialog window

Underneath the list field, four selection fields are active in which one can select the shield areas and times. With the “Select log file...” button, an Explorer window is opened in which a log file can be selected. For example: J 20070516.LogVShield10

The log files are written from the VShield automatically. The file name is formed from the date of recording: 20070516 is the American format for May 16, 2007.

J LogVShield10: The file extension indicates that the file was

created by a VShield program of Version 10.

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The View menu After clicking on the “Select Log File...” button, the “Open file” window opens with the log files created up to that point.

Fig. 68: Windows “Open file” window

Double-clicking on the corresponding log file name or selecting and clicking on the “Open” button opens the log file and generates the window shown in Fig. 68 in which the left list field shows a list like those in the Windows Explorer. If one clicks on the plus sign in front of a list entry with the left mouse button, the corresponding file tree is opened and one can select the desired entry by clicking on the corresponding box.

Fig. 69: Various display lists generated from the “Maintenance” window

Message lists are generated according to the selected selection criteria for J System bits J Error bits J Sensors J Function modules (see Fig. 65 page 5.31)

If a PC is connected to a printer, the corresponding list can be printed out with the “Print list” command.

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The View menu The list format is shown in Fig. 70.

Fig. 70: Example list

Service, ShieldDataDriver...

The “Service, ShieldDataDriver...” command opens the DataDriver, which is responsible for the communication with the face PMC-R. Here, the following buttons can be found: J Data Tables J Com. States J Setup Info J T. View

The ShieldDatadriver is shown in Fig. 71.

Fig. 71: “ShieldDataDriver” display window

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Data tables Fig. 72 below shows an information window which can be called via the button 1, “Data Tables”.

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The View menu Fig. 72: “Data Tables” information window

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The lines (4) are developed as links to another display window with the special data of the selected data line (5).

Fig. 73: Ignored data telegrams

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Data telegrams are discarded (ignored) when the data doesn’t correspond to the expected values. This data is saved in the list shown and can be called with the “1” button in Fig. 72 in order to be able to localize basic errors more easily.

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The View menu Communication states In order to check the communication states between the central computer and the face or the central underground control and central above-ground control, the “Communication States” information window can be called up by clicking on button “2”, in Fig. 72 page 5.35.

Fig. 74: “Communication States” information window 2

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In the last line, “Connection”, a “1” must be displayed in order to have a connection to the face. An existing connection is also indicated by a running display in the lines “TelRecOK”, “DataIgnored” and “DataAccepted”.

Setup Info In the Setup Information window, important data is displayed for the VShield program installation.

Fig. 75: Setup information window

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When the “Clear Error Messages” button is clicked on, a window appears in which one must confirm the deletion (Fig. 76).

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The View menu Fig. 76: Feedback window for clearing error messages

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Telegram display With the button (4), “T.View” (see Fig. 71 page 5.34), an information window is called up in which one can call up the communication data for every single PMC-R or groups of PMC-R control units.

Fig. 77: Telegram display 1

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1 = selection button for sent or received telegrams for the face connection 2 = selection button for sent or received telegrams for the connection to another PC 3 = selection button for PMC-Rs 4 = group selection button (the respective column is selected via the selection button) 5 = list field for displayed telegrams 6 = close window 7 = maximum number 8 = start and stop buttons

The telegram types (sent or received) are selected with “1” or “2”.

In the button field (3), the PMC-R devices can be selected for which one wants to see the communication data (counting in hexadecimal numbers).

The individual devices can be selected by column with the group selection buttons (4).

Important!

If one first selected individual devices and then clicks on the group selection button, the previously selected devices are deselected and the non-selected devices selected (inversion function of group selection buttons).

The data of the activated devices are compiled in the list field (5) when the “Start” button (8) is clicked on.

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The View menu Data telegram displays With the buttons (8) (Fig. 71 page 5.34), the number of telegrams can be queried in tabular form.

The following tables can be activated: J Src.Rec.: Protocol-level monitored J Src.Rec.: Tl.ID’s accepted J Src.Rec.: Tl.ID’s ignored J Src.Rec.: Tl.ID’s rejected before sending J Src.Rec.: Tl.ID’s accepted J Src.Rec.: Protocol-level monitored

These tables are displayed for the face programs and for other connected PCs. Src.Rec.: stands for the connection to the face Next Rec.: stands for the connection to the connected PC. Fig. 78 shows an example table.

Fig. 78: Example for a telegram counting table

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The Help menu The Help menu The ”Help” menu contains only the sub-item ”Info about VShield...” at this time. (See Fig. 79) Fig. 79: The Help menu

If this menu item is called, a window is shown which provides information about the program version. (see Fig. 80) Fig. 80: VShieldinformation window

The information window shows the following: J Program version J Version URL J Version date

The window is closed by clicking on “OK”.

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Additional data Additional data The “External Data” pull-down menu contains only one command at this time, “Shearer”, with which external shearer data can be visualized. This display does not allow any way of intervening. It is the pure display of data which are transmitted by the shearer control.

Fig. 81: External shearer data

The command “External data” opens the window shown in Fig. 81.

The displayed data are allocated to the display object under the heading “Identifier”.

The corresponding values and state parameters are displayed under the “Value” heading.

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The Languages menu The Languages menu The program display can be set to the desired language via the Languages menu. At the moment the following languages are available: J English J German J Czech J Russian J Chinese

(see Fig. 82) Fig. 82: The Languages menu

The display of the available languages can be changed in the INI file by commenting in/out. commenting out

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German commented in

;enable_german = 1

German commented out

enable_german = 0

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Technical data

Central computer

Technical data Central computer Fig. 83: Explosion-proof central computer MCU2 1

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1 = explosion-proof computer housing 2 = housing cover with viewing window 3 = terminal box 4 = ports for SKK24 connectors (mouse, keyboard, server,...)

5 = brass strip 6 = fiber-optic cable port RxD 7 = fiber-optic cable port TxD

Safety instructions Read the safety regulations carefully and attentively.

In addition to the safety instructions listed here, also observe the legal provisions and regulations for accident prevention in your country.

Observe the valid environmental protection regulations.

Only use the MCU2 in the specified temperature range.

Installation and testing may only be carried out by personnel trained to do this.

Never open the MCU2 with force.

Only exchange defective parts for original parts, since otherwise the approval becomes invalid.

The MCU2 may only be operated in a housing which is in good condition.

Important!

Unused connectors are to be sealed.

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Central computer Description The explosion-proof encapsulated personal computer (PC) with the intrinsically safe communication unit is for collecting process data underground. The data can be shown graphically and can be sent to an above-ground PC via one of the interfaces.

The MCU2 is in an explosion-protected and explosion-proof housing. The four COM interfaces and the interfaces for the keyboard and mouse are electrically isolated from the electronic components of the MCU2 and are intrinsically safe.

Technical data Dimensions and weight Weight

approx. 200 kg

Dimensions

approx. 620x800x140mm 02 ATEX E 254 X

Type of protection

I M2 EEx ib I

Material number

4008 031 010 00 00

Temperature range

-20°C to +60°C

Electric supply: Power supply of the explosion-proof part

110-240 V AC

Power supply of the intrinsically safe part

12 V DC, max 1.5 A

Non-intrinsically safe USB interface Components: Processor

P III 400 MHz

RAM memory

128 MB

Data memory

1 GB Flash disk

Hard disk

30GB 2.5”

Display 18” Resolution

1280:1024

Operating system

Windows 2000 PRO EN

Input equipment keyboard with integrated mouse Intrinsically safe interfaces: COM 1 BIDI SKK24 COM 2 TTY SKK24 COM 3 fiber optic connection 9ٛ m COM 4 not assigned Components Processor

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Central computer RAM memory

128 MB

Data memory

1 GB Flash disk

Hard disk

30 GB 2.5”

Display 18” Resolution

1280:1024

Operating system

Windows 2000 PRO EN

Input equipment keyboard with integrated mouse Master Control Unit MCU-2I */*/*/*/* Type key The following type key is used: MCU-2I */*/*/*/*

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= blank = without Profibus subassembly = P = Profibus subassembly installed = blank = no I/O installed at port 4 = B = BIDIR with external power supply at port 4 = C = BIDIR with internal power supply at port 4 = T = TTY external PS port 4, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = U = TTY external PS port 4, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = V = TTY internal PS port 4, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = W = TTY internal PS port 4, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = blank = no I/O installed at port 3 = B = BIDIR with external power supply at power supply at port 3 = C = BIDIR with internal power supply at port 3 = T = TTY external PS port 3, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = U = TTY external PS port 3, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = V = TTY internal PS port 3, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = W = TTY internal PS port 3, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = blank = no I/O at installed at port 2 = B = BIDIR with external power supply at port 2 = C = BIDIR with internal power supply at port 2 = T = TTY external PS port 2, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = U = TTY external PS port 2, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = V = TTY internal PS port 2, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = W = TTY internal PS port 2, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = blank = no I/O installed at port 1 = B = BIDIR with external power supply at port 1 = C = BIDIR with internal power supply at port 1 = T = TTY external PS port 1, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = U = TTY external PS port 1, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = V = TTY internal PS port 1, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = W = TTY internal PS port 1, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2

A few additional identification markings can be added without influencing the intrinsic safety.

Connections The peripheral lines are electrically connected by clearly labeled connectors.

Commissioning, installation J The device may be put into operation in Category M2.

J The power is connected via plug connectors. These may only

be professionally installed.

J Unused connectors are to be sealed.

J The equipment is designed for the IP 54 protection type (when

professionally attached to an external housing); in the event of harsh ambient conditions (e.g. sprayed water), the equipment must be additionally protected by the operator.

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Central computer J Requirements for safe use from the EC type examination

certificate must be observed.

J The connection to the power supply and wiring with external

circuits must be specifically certified.

J The equipment is to be electrostatically grounded.

J The device may only be operated when its housing is

completely closed and in good condition.

J It is forbidden to operate the device when the housing is

damaged.

Application The devices are only approved for proper and intended use.

In the case of noncompliance, any warranty expires and manufacturer cannot be held responsible.

Servicing, maintenance Maintenance measures may only be carried out by personnel from DBT Automation or by persons specially trained by DBT Automation.

Disposal The disposal of the packaging and worn parts is to be done according to the regulations of the country in which the device was installed.

Base dimensions Length: 629 mm Width:

427 mm

Height: 585 mm

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No changes may be made to devices which are operated in connection with explosive areas. Repairs on the device may only be carried out by skilled personnel specifically trained and authorized to do this.

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1 = front view 2 = side view 3 = top view 4 = flap for keyboard 5 = storage compartment flap 6 = lock (free cut) 7 = lock

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4

1 = keyboard 2 = y-cable 3 = SKK24 mouse connector 4 = SKK24 keyboard connector

SKK24 keyboard

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Wire color

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White

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Brown

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Green

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not assigned

2

Brown

3

Green

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not assigned

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For your information

Our service

For your information Our service If you need to order spare parts or if technical problems occur, please contact our after-sales service personnel or contact us direct (Homepage: www.bucyrus.com).

Service addresses Europe Germany

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Industriestraße 1 D-44534 Lünen Tel: +49 / 23 06 70 9 - 0 Fax: +49 / 23 06 70 9 - 1421 E-mail: info@de.bucyrus.com

Great Britain

Bucyrus UK Ltd.

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Hallam Fields Road Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4BS UK Tel: +44 / 11 59 51 - 2500 Fax: +44 / 11 59 32 - 9683 E-mail: info@gb.bucyrus.com Bucyrus UK Ltd. 2 Renshaw Place Holytown Motherwell, ML1 4UF North Lanarkshire Scotland Tel: Fax: Poland

+44 / 16 98 83 5 - 000 +44 / 16 98 83 5 - 038

Bucyrus Polska Sp. z.o.o. ul. Fabryczna 6, 41-404 Myslowice Tel: Fax:

Russia

+48 / 32 31 70 - 500 +48 / 32 31 70 - 509

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Office Moskau Bolschoi Tscherkassi Per. No. 15, Office 310 103626 Moskau Tel: +7 / 49 56 23 - 5396 Fax: +7 / 49 59 24 - 8363 E-mail: viktor.sobolev@ru.bucyrus.com

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Our service OOO Bucyrus Service ul. Grdiny, 4 office 1 654066 Novokuzneck, Kemerovskaja obl.

Tel: +7 / 38 43 35 - 3441 Fax: +7 / 38 43 35 - 3442 E-mail: evgeniya.belousova@ru.bucyrus.com

America USA

Bucyrus America Inc. 2045 West Pike Street Houston, PA 15342 - 1010 Tel: +1 / 72 47 43 - 1200 Fax: +1 / 72 47 43 - 1201 E-mail: info@us.bucyrus.com Bucyrus America Inc. 4041 Wurno Road Pulaski, VA 24301 +1 / 54 09 80 - 4530 +1 / 54 09 94 - 3889 Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH, Lünen 2008

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Australia Australia

Bucyrus Australia Underground Pty. Ltd. Customer Service 20 Killara Close, Beresfield, New South Wales 2322 Tel: Fax:

+61 / 24 91 4 - 7144 +61 / 24 91 4 - 7169

Bucyrus Australia Underground Pty. Ltd. 14 Commercial Avenue Paget M.M.C Box 5182 Mackay, Queensland 4741 Tel: Fax:

+61 / 74 95 2 - 0000 +61 / 74 95 2 - 0099

Africa South Africa

Bucyrus Africa Underground Pty. Ltd. Corner of Gamma and Zeta Roads Industries West Germiston 1401 Tel: + 27 / 11 82 5 - 8212 Fax: + 27 / 11 82 5 - 7389 E-mail: hetta.fuller@za.bucyrus.com

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Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Beijing Representative Office Suite 1112, Tower B Full Link Plaza No. 18 Chaowai Street Beijing 100020 Tel: +86 / 10 65 88 - 2998 Fax: +86 / 10 65 88 - 6570 E-mail: Info.beijing@cn.bucyrus.com Bucyrus (Langfang) Mining Machinery Co. Ltd. Jinyua. Road - Langfang Economic and Technical Development Zone Hebei Province 065001 Tel: + 86 / 31 66 08 6 - 840 (& 841, 842, 843) Fax: + 86 / 31 66 08 6 - 845 E-mail: Info.langfang@cn.bucyrus.com Bucyrus (Tangshan) Mining Machinery Co. Ltd.

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No. 4 Gangyao Road Tangshan 063027 Hebei Province Tel: +86 / 31 53 20 - 3117 (& 3445, 3404) Fax: +86 / 31 53 20 - 3438 E-mail: Info.tangshan@cn.bucyrus.com

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Standards and guidelines Standards and guidelines Referenced national standards and guidelines Tab. 4: Referenced national standards and guidelines, extract

Designation

Title

DIN 2000 DIN 6789 DIN 20043 DIN 24320 DIN 24343 DIN 24346 DIN 51558-1 DIN 51575

Quality of drinking water Documentation System Plug Connectors for Hydraulics Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids Maintenance- and Inspections list for Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic Systems - DesignPrinciples Determination of the acid number Determination of sulphate ash Tensioning force, tightening torques and surface pressure for bolts T-head-bolts Lubricating greases and solid lubricants Non metallic (coating) surface protection Approval procedure for fire-resistant HFA-fluids in mining

EWN 6003 1)

1985-02 1985-02 1992-06 1985-02 2005-03

Referenced european standards and guidelines Tab. 5: Referenced european standards and guidelines, extract

Designation

Date of issue

Title

Directive of the European Parliament and the Council Directive 98/37/EWG on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to machinery Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the member states Directive 94/9/EG concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres DIN EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of Machinery DIN EN ISO 12100-2 Safety of Machinery Nonelectrical equipment for potentially explosive atmosDIN EN 13463-1 pheres - Part 1: Basic method and requirements Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres DIN EN 60079 - Part 0: General requirements DIN EN 60445 Basic and safety principles for man - machine interface Preparation of instructions DIN EN 62079 - Structuring, content and presentation Petroleum product and bituminous materials DIN ISO 3733 - Determination of water - Distillation method Underground mining machines - Equipment and compoDIN EN 1710 nents intended for use in potentiallyexplosive atmospheres in mines Mobile extraction machines on the face - Safety requireDIN EN 1552 ments for shearer loaders and plough systems -

1998-06-22

1994-03-23 2004-04 2004-04 2002-04 2004-12 2000-08 2001-11 2003-02 2006-01 2003-09

1) EWN = standard

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EWN 6110 1) EWN 7068 1) EWN 7069 1) EWN 8350-1 1)

Date of issue 2000-10 1990-09 2003-09 1986-08 1982-02 1984-12 1979-07 1984-11