2019-05-13 HB OPENpara - V1.2 - EN

OPENpara
User manual (Last updated 2019-05-13 – V1.2)
Version 4.2
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction�� 2
About this manual�� 2
General icons and characters�� 2
System description�� 3
System requirements�� 3
Operating systems (64-bit)�� 3
PC components�� 3
2. Commissioning..............................................................................................................................�� 4
Installing OPENpara�� 4
Updates�� 7
3. Structure and settings.................................................................................................................�� 8

Screen layout�� 8
Menu bar�� 8
Drop-down menus and menu items�� 8
Parameterization bar�� 10
Data table�� 11
Toolbar�� 12
Settings�� 13
Selecting the language�� 13
Set connection�� 14
Set display�� 14
Setting general parameters�� 15
4. Operation..........................................................................................................................................�� 16
Create data table�� 16
Write data to OPEN EMS�� 20
Export data of the active data table from the OPEN EMS�� 21
Export the data from the OPEN EMS and write to a new data table�� 22
Parameterize data of the data table�� 23
Search content�� 26
Filter content�� 28
Batch Configurator�� 30
Batch Configurator dialog setup�� 30
Menu bar�� 30
Toolbar�� 31
Data area�� 31
Save label values�� 32
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1. Introduction
About this manual
System requirements
System description
About this manual

This manual is intended for system administrators and provides support for installing, activating and
commissioning the software. You must have knowledge about the product's special features and where it is
used. You must also have knowledge of the Windows operating system and control technology as well as IT
experience.
The information provided in this document does not promise any technical features or intended
applications of this product and is thus nonbinding.
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System description
OPENpara is used to batch process a large number of input and display parameters, so-called labels, of large
OPEN systems and to back up these labels. The software can communicate with the following automation
stations via their Ethernet interface:
• OPEN 500 EMS

• OPEN 600 EMS
• OPEN 710 EMS
• OPEN 810 EMS
• OPEN 3100 EMS
• OPEN 4100 EMS
System requirements
To operate the software in order to use an OPEN EMS, the corresponding requirements concerning the
operating system and the corresponding PC components must be satisfied.
Operating systems (64-bit)

• Windows 7 Professional SP1
• Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
• Windows 8 Professional
• Windows 8 Enterprise
• Windows 8.1 Professional
• Windows 8.1 Enterprise
• Windows 10 Professional
• Windows 10 Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2016 / 2016 R2
PC components
PC components Requirement (minimum) Recommendation
Processor Single core (> 1.2 GHz) Dual core
Working memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Free hard drive space
10 GB 50 GB
(File system: NTFS)
Screen / graphic card 1024 x 768 pixels, true color Full HD, true color
Interfaces TCP/IP (network card)
Java JRE version 1.8 or higher (included)
Firewall:
If the firewall prevents the program from starting, the guidelines of the IT network must be checked and
adapted if necessary.
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2. Commissioning
Installing OPENpara
Updates
The following sections describe how to install the software.
All other programs should be closed before you start installing the software. You can replace specific
system files without restarting the program.
The installation of the software is not automatically started.
The installation is completely canceled if you click the "Cancel" button during the installation.
All messages during the installation process must be carefully read and observed.
Installing OPENpara
Procedure:
1. Download the software via the DEOS partner area on our homepage and save it on the PC.
2. Open the corresponding directory on the PC and select the installation file.
The name of the installation file may be modified with respect to the version number "x.x" e.g. "Setup_
OPENpara_3.2.2.exe" is different.
3. Start the installation by double-clicking the installation file or the corresponding icon.
4. Confirm the query of the user account control asking whether program changes are to be allowed on the
computer with "Yes".
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5. To start the installation wizard, click "Next".
6. Define the target directories for the software. The destination for the software is preset. To continue with
the installation, click "Install".
To install the corresponding data in another directory, click the button "Browse..." and select the desired
directory.
When selecting the directory, make sure that the database subsequently assigns write access to this
directory.
Destination folder:
Files that are necessary for the software to function are installed in this directory.
(default: C:\Program Files (x86)\DEOS\OPENpara)
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7. The installation status is displayed according to the progress of the operation. This procedure can take
several minutes.
a)
b)
8. To close the installation wizard and complete the installation of the software, click "Finish". To start the
software directly, activate the option "Run OPENpara 3.2.2".
9. If you have completed the installation, all software functions are available.
Details on this are provided in section „3. Structure and settings“ on page 8.
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Updates
Updates can be downloaded in the download area of our homepage at any time.
The numbers in the name of the update file can be used to determine whether a full version is updated or
OPENpara is updated to the next higher version using the update file:
Update of a full version → "OPENpara_3.0.3.exe"

Update to a full version → "OPENpara_3.4.0.exe"
A corresponding earlier version of OPENpara must be installed to successfully upgrade it.
Details on this are provided in section „2. Commissioning“ on page 4.
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3. Structure and settings
Screen layout
Settings
Screen layout
Menu bar
Parameterization bar
Data table
Toolbar
Menu bar
Various drop-down menus are available in the menu bar. Each drop-down menu contains individual menu items
with functions for operating the software.
Drop-down menus and menu items
File:
New:
The dialog for creating a data table opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Create data table“ on page 16.
Open:
The dialog for opening a data table opens.
Save:
The dialog for saving a data table opens.
Save as:
The dialog for saving the opened data table under a new name opens.
Print:
The dialog for printing a data table opens.
Close:
The software is closed.
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Edit:
Undo:
The last value change is reset.
Repeat:
The last value change is repeated.
Select all:
All lines of the data table are selected.
Delete:
The selected data are deleted.
Cut:
The selected content of a cell of the data table is cut out.
Copy:
The selected data of the data table are deleted.
Paste:
The data from the clipboard are inserted in the data table.
Replace index:
The dialog for replacing an index opens.
Table:
New column:
The dialog for inserting new columns opens.
New line:
The dialog for inserting new lines opens.
Delete column:
The selected column is deleted.
Delete line:
The selected line is deleted.
Close:
The data table closes.
OPEN EMS:
Write:
The dialog for writing the data of a data table to an OPEN EMS opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Write data to OPEN EMS“ on page 20.
Read:
The dialog for reading a data table from an OPEN EMS opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Export data of the active data table from the OPEN EMS“ on
page 21.
Re-import all labels:

The dialog for re-reading all data tables from an OPEN EMS opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Export the data from the OPEN EMS and write to a new
data table“ on page 22.
Tools:
Batch configuration:
The batch configuration wizard opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Batch Configurator“ on page 30.
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Extras:
Information:
Information about the current server version is displayed.
Settings:
The dialog for setting the software opens.
Details on this are provided in section „Settings“ on page 13.
Connection:
Setting the connection.
Display:
Setting the display options.
General:
Setting general parameters, e.g. the default values for the number of columns and lines of a new
data table.
Parameterization bar
Parameterization of the data of a data table.
Details on this are provided in section „Parameterize data of the data table“ on page 23.
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Data table
Display and parameterization of the labels of the OPEN EMS.
File overview
Data area
Data overview
Line Sign Content

1 #
Information about the version of the DPC file (DPC version)
2 #
3 # Configuration line (per OPEN EMS)
... … Configuration line (per OPEN EMS)
n #Header Information line
A DPC file is a configuration file for the OPENpara program.
Configuration line (per OPEN EMS):

Each configuration line contains information about one OPEN EMS. The control word "OPEN EMS"
initiates the configuration. This is followed by an ID for the data records, the IP address under which the
OPEN EMS can be reached, and the associated port, as the communication interface between
OPENpara and an OPEN EMS (default 3050).
Information line:
The information line provides information about how to evaluate the information in the column.
All headings of the information line are mandatory.
The information line may only be assigned once.
#HEADER:
OPEN EMS:
Specification of the ID of the OPEN EMS to which the label information belongs.
FUP PAGE:
FUP page on which the label can be found.
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LABEL:
Specification of the name of the label.
VALUE:
Specification of the value of the label.
WARNING:
Specification of non-critical warnings.
Non-critical warnings are, for example, changed values after a write operation.
Although these are reported, they may be due to the normal working process of the
OPEN EMS.
EXCEPTION:
Specification of critical errors.
Errors classified as critical may be, for example, unknown labels, an incorrect
configuration or the case that an OPEN EMS can not be reached.
COMMENT:
Specification of a comment field.
The comment field is intended exclusively for parameters that are not overwritten.
Under certain circumstances, the comment field may be emptied when reading or
writing.
Data area:
The labels are displayed and managed in the data area of the data table.
By adding a new line and typing the character "#" as the first character in the first column, a "normal" data
line in the data area becomes an information line of the data overview. This procedure makes it possible
to add further individual information.
For the data area, each value is valid until it changes. This means that if, in the compressed mode, the ID
"0" is assigned in the first line of the data area for the OPEN EMS, the input is also valid for all
subsequent lines until a new value is registered, e.g. "1".
Toolbar
The following tools for editing the data table are available in the toolbar:
Sort:
The data of the data table are sorted according to different criteria.
Display:
The data table can be displayed in compressed form.
Any change in the compressed display directly affects the subsequent lines.
Search:
The data table is searched for specific content.
Details on this are provided in section „Search content“ on page 26.
Filter:
The data table is filtered for specific content.
Details on this are provided in section „Filter content“ on page 28.
Settings:
Enable or disable the case-sensitive option for the "Filter" and "Search" areas in the data table and
toolbar.
Language:
Selection of the language.
Details on this are provided in section „Selecting the language“ on page 13.
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Settings
Selecting the language
Procedure:
1. There is a selection of various translations available for the language setting. Select the desired language
via the drop-down menu in the toolbar.
The language setting does not affect the content and specifications of the controller program. It only
affects the settings of this software.
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Set connection
Procedure:
1. To set the connection, select the menu item "Extras → Settings".
2. Open the "Connection" tab. Enter the desired connection options and confirm with "OK".
Changes only take effect after the software is restarted.
Timeout (in seconds):

Specification of the timeout as the default value (standard) for communication.
We recommend selecting the timeout according to the speed of the connection. Here, the slower
the connection, the longer the timeout.
Maximum packet size:

Specification of the packet size (1 packet = maximum number of send commands) as default value
(standard) for communication.
We recommend selecting the packet size according to the speed of the connection. Here, the
slower the connection, the smaller the packet size.
Set display
Procedure:
1. To set the display, select the menu item "Extras → Settings".
2. Open the "Display" tab. Activate the desired options and confirm with "OK".
Enable console output:

Display of the console during communication.
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Setting general parameters
Procedure:
1. To set the general parameters, select the menu item "Extras → Settings".
2. Open the "General" tab. Enter or enable the desired options and confirm with "OK".
Number of columns:
Specification of the number of columns for a new data table (default value 8).
Number of lines:
Specification of the number of lines for a new data table (default value 8).
Case sensitive:
Enable or disable the case-sensitive option for the "Filter" and "Search" areas in the data table and
toolbar.
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4. Operation
Create data table
Write data to OPEN EMS
Export data of the active data table from the OPEN EMS
Export the data from the OPEN EMS and write to a new data table
Parameterize data of the data table
Search content
Filter content
Batch Configurator
Create data table

Procedure:
1. To create a data table, navigate to the menu bar and select the "File → New" menu item. The following
options are available:
Option 1 - Create data table from OPEN EMS
(continue with item 2)
Option 2 - Create empty data table

(continue with item 5)
2. Option 1 - Create data table from OPEN EMS

Select the option "Create from OPEN EMS" and confirm with "OK". The dialog "Create from OPEN EMS"
opens.
3. Define the IP address(es), FUP pages, label names and other parameters.
The respective input dialog opens via the button.
Use the button to delete the selected content.
Enter the IP address(es), FUP pages and label names and confirm with "OK" in the respective dialog.
If necessary, the default values can be adjusted via the menu item "Extras → Settings → ...".
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IP address:
Specification of the IP address of the OPEN EMS.
If several OPEN EMS are available, an area can be entered for the IP address if required (see
fig.b).
a)
b)
FUP page:
Specification of the FUP page.
Label name (filter):

Specification of the label name.
Connection:
We recommend selecting the timeout according to the speed of the connection. Here, the
slower the connection, the longer the timeout.

We recommend selecting the packet size according to the speed of the connection. Here,
the slower the connection, the smaller the packet size.
Port:
Specification of the communication port.
Display:
Display console:
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4. To create the data table, confirm the parameters with "OK".
a)
b)
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5. Option 2 - Create empty data table
Select the option "Create empty data table" and confirm with "OK". An empty data table is created.
a)
b)
6. To save the data table, navigate to the menu bar and select the menu item "File → Save", enter the
desired name and confirm with "Save".
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Write data to OPEN EMS
Procedure:
1. To write data from the data table to an OPEN EMS, navigate to the menu bar and select the menu item
"OPEN EMS → Write".
2. Enter connection values for "Timeout" (specified in seconds) and the maximum number of send
commands (= packet size) and confirm with "OK".
To check whether the values are written correctly to the OPEN EMS, after the write operation the values
are automatically read out by the OPEN EMS.
a)
Connection:

Display:
Display console:
To watch the progress of the write operation, enable the "Show Console" option.
b)
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Export data of the active data table from the OPEN EMS
Procedure:
1. To export data from the OPEN EMS and enter the values in the opened data table, navigate to the menu
bar and elect the menu item "OPEN EMS → Read".
2. Enter connection values for "Timeout" (specified in seconds) and the maximum number of send
commands (= packet size) and confirm with "OK".
a)
Connection:

Display:
Display console:
To watch the progress of the write operation, enable the "Show Console" option.
b)
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Export the data from the OPEN EMS and write to a new data table
If labels were modified, added or removed due to changing the controller program, this function can be used to
create a new data table with its current values.
Procedure:
3. To re-export the data from the OPEN EMS and write the values in a new data table, navigate to the menu
bar and select the menu item "OPEN EMS → Re-import all labels". The procedure starts.
This procedure can take a minute.
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Parameterize data of the data table
Procedure:
1. To parameterize a data record of the data table, select the desired line.
If necessary, several labels can be parameterized simultaneously. To select multiple labels, hold down the
left mouse button and move over the desired lines (see Fig. B). Then parameterize the values column by
column, so that the data to be parameterized within the marked lines receive the same values.
a)
b)
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2. Enter the desired values in the parameterization bar and confirm with "Enter".
Alternatively, the values of the data table can be parameterized by double-clicking in the desired cell of
the data table.
a)
b)
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c)
3. To save the changes, navigate to the menu bar and select the "File → Save" menu item.
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Search content
If necessary, the content of the data table can be searched for specific texts.
Procedure:
1. To search the data table for specific content, enter the searched content in the input field.
To search for variants of a content, use the following wild cards:
Wild card Description

* Wild card for none, one or several freely selectable characters
? Wild card for a freely selectable character
To make the search case-sensitive, enable this option in the "Settings" area.
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2. Select one of the following options as required:
Option 1 - Forwards
Search for the next occurrence of the searched content (search forward).
Option 2 - Backwards
Search for the previous occurrence of the searched content (search backwards).
3. Click the button "Search". The next / previous cell with the searched content is highlighted in color.
The search takes place cell by cell.
4. To search for the next / previous occurrence of the searched content, click the "Search" button again.
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Filter content
If necessary, the content of the data table can be filtered.
Procedure:
1. To filter the contents of the data table, enter the filter text in the input field.
To filter for variants of a content, use the following wild cards:
Wild card Description

* Wild card for none, one or several freely selectable characters
? Wild card for a freely selectable character
To make the search case-sensitive, enable this option in the "Settings" area.
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2. Select one of the following options as required:
Option 1 - Filter by line

The content of the data table is filtered line by line, i.e. each line is considered as one cell.
To capture those lines that contain the filter text, enter the filter text as follows:
*;Filter text;*
Option 2 - Filter by column

The content is filtered column by column.
3. To filter the content, select the "Filter List" option. The content of the data table is filtered.
4. To reset the filter, disable the "Filter List" option.
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Batch Configurator
To save the label values, a data table of the OPEN EMS must be available.
Details on this are provided in section „Create data table“ on page 16.
Batch Configurator dialog setup

Procedure:
1. To save the label values of an OPEN EMS, navigate to the menu bar and select the menu item "OPEN
EMS → Batch Configuration". The Batch Configurator opens.
Menu bar
Toolbar
Data area
Menu bar
File:
Open:
The dialog for opening an existing batch file opens.
Save:
The dialog for saving a new or modified batch file opens.
Close:
The Batch Configurator closes.
Help:
Version:
Information about the current software version is displayed.
Settings:
The dialog for configuring the software opens.
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Toolbar
Add:
The dialog for adding a batch file opens.
Edit:
Edit a batch file.
Delete:
Delete a batch file.
Run:
Run a batch file.
Data area
Display of the existing batch files.
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Save label values
Procedure:
1. To save label values, navigate to the toolbar and click the "Add" button. The dialog "Address
configuration" opens.
2. Enter the IP address, the name of the backup and the port of the OPEN EMS. Confirm the entries with
"OK".
If several OPEN EMS are available, an area can be entered for the IP address if required.
a)
b)
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3. To start the backup process, navigate to the toolbar and click the "Run" button.
4. Enter the name and storage location of the batch file (file extension .bat) and confirm with "Save".
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5. To run the batch file automatically at regular intervals, open the "Task Scheduler" in the Windows
operating system via "Start → All Programs → Windows Administrative Tools → Computer Management
→ System → Task Scheduler".
The file path mentioned here may differ from the documentation, depending on the version of Windows
used.
6. To create the task of running the batch file at regular intervals, navigate to the "Task Scheduler" menu bar
and select the menu item "Create task". The dialog "Create task" opens.
Open the "General" tab. Enter the name and storage location for the task, and select or enable the
desired backup options.
Enable the option "Run independently of user login".
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7. Switch to the "Trigger" tab.
8. To create a trigger, click the "New" button. The dialog "New trigger" opens.
9. Define the desired interval at which the backup is to be performed and confirm with "OK".
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10. Switch to the "Actions" tab.
11. To create an action, click the "New" button. The dialog "New action" opens.
12. Define the actions as follows and confirm with "OK".
Actions Input
Action Start program
Program/script cmd.exe
Add arguments (optional) /k·"cd·"filepath"·&·"filepath\Batch File Name""
Start in (optional)
Input example:
/k·"cd·"C:\Users\admin\Desktop\Ventilation"·&·"C:\Users\admin\Desktop\Ventilation\
VentilationSystem.bat""
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13. To create the task of saving the data table at the defined interval, click "OK". The backup file (file
extension .dpc - DEOS PChange) is executed at the desired time and stored in the previously defined
folder (argument) under the execution date and execution time.
a)
b)
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About this manual

General icons and characters

INFORMATION / EXPLANATION / TERM / DEFINITION

• OPEN 500 EMS

Operating systems (64-bit)

The following sections describe how to install the software.

The installation of the software is not automatically started.

Update of a full version → "OPENpara_3.0.3.exe"

A corresponding earlier version of OPENpara must be installed to successfully upgrade it.

Details on this are provided in section „2. Commissioning“ on page 4.

Drop-down menus and menu items

Re-import all labels:

Line Sign Content

A DPC file is a configuration file for the OPENpara program.

Configuration line (per OPEN EMS):

The information line may only be assigned once.

1. To set the connection, select the menu item "Extras → Settings".

Changes only take effect after the software is restarted.

Timeout (in seconds):

Maximum packet size:

Enable console output:

Create data table

Option 2 - Create empty data table

2. Option 1 - Create data table from OPEN EMS

The respective input dialog opens via the button.

Use the button to delete the selected content.

Label name (filter):

Maximum packet size:

Maximum packet size:

Maximum packet size:

This procedure can take a minute.

To search for variants of a content, use the following wild cards:

Wild card Description

The search takes place cell by cell.

To filter for variants of a content, use the following wild cards:

Wild card Description

Option 1 - Filter by line

Option 2 - Filter by column

4. To reset the filter, disable the "Filter List" option.

Batch Configurator dialog setup

Enable the option "Run independently of user login".

12. Define the actions as follows and confirm with "OK".

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