3 9000 526 Gcdars

Daniel Gas Chromatograph
Data Acquisition and Reporting System

for Shiploading/Unloading
Operations Manual
DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC.

AN EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Part Number 3-9000-526
Revision A
SEPTEMBER 2004
DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC.
Daniel Gas Chromatograph Data Acquisition and Reporting
System for Shiploading/Unloading Operations Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS i
GCDARS for Shiploading/Unloading Operations Manual ______________________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to GCDARS ................................... 1-1
1.1 System Requirements ....................................1-2

1.2 About the Software.......................................1-2
GETTING STARTED 2. Program Installation .......................................2-1
2.1 Starting the Program .....................................2-3

2.2 Navigating GCDARS Main Window ..................2-5
2.3 GCDARS Control Functions ............................2-8
Main Menu ...................................................2-8
Loading........................................................2-8
Control ........................................................2-8
Previous Loading ...........................................2-9
Previous Analysis ........................................ 2-10
Options...................................................... 2-11
CURRENT LOADING 3. Introduction..................................................3-1

MENU
3.1 Loading Display Menu....................................3-1
Loading Display Loading/Unloading ..................3-2
Loading/Unloading Detail Menu .......................3-4
Loading Display Current Analysis Menu............3-5
Manual Sample Point Analyses Menu...............3-7
3.2 Setup Menu..................................................3-8
Loading Parameters .......................................3-9
Contractual Limits Menu .............................. 3-10
Composition at Loading Menu....................... 3-12
3.3 Print Menu ................................................. 3-13
Print Loading/Unloading Report Menu ............ 3-14
Print Loading/Unloading Detail Report Menu.... 3-15
Print Current Analysis Report Menu ............... 3-16
Sample Point Analysis Reports Menu ............. 3-17
Print All ..................................................... 3-17
Exit ........................................................... 3-17
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CONTROL MENU 4. Introduction.................................................. 4-1
4.1 Navigating the Control Menu .......................... 4-1

4.2 Control Start Menu........................................ 4-2
4.3 Control Suspend Menu ................................. 4-2
4.4 Control Resume Menu ................................... 4-3
4.5 Control Terminate Menu ................................ 4-3
4.6 Control Sample Points Menu........................... 4-4
4.7 Control New Loading Menu ............................ 4-6
PREVIOUS LOADING 5. Introduction.................................................. 5-1

MENU
5.1 Previous Loading - Select Menu ...................... 5-1
5.2 Navigating the Previous Loading Menu............. 5-2
5.3 Previous Loading - Display Menu ..................... 5-3
PREVIOUS ANALYSIS 6. Introduction.................................................. 6-1

MENU
6.1 Previous Analysis - Select Menu...................... 6-1
6.2 Navigating the Previous Analysis Menu ............ 6-2
6.3 Viewing the Loading - Display Menu ................ 6-4
6.4 Printing a Previous Analysis Report.................. 6-5
GCDARS GC CONTROL 7. Introduction.................................................. 7-1

FEATURES
7.1 Navigating the GC Control Features................. 7-1
OPTIONS MENU 8. Introduction.................................................. 8-1
8.1 Setting Options Parameters ............................ 8-1
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INTRODUCTION 1-1
INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION TO GCDARS
The Daniel Gas Chromatograph Data Acquisi-

tion and Reporting System for ShipLoading/
Unloading (GCDARS) provides a method to ac-
quire and process analysis data from an online
gas chromatograph during the loading or un-
loading of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker.
The system performs averaging of the analysis
results during shiploading and unloading and
also performs the additional calculations of gas
quality specified in the GII GNL LNG Custody
Transfer Handbook.
The results are integrated with operator en-

tered information and generates a loading/un-
loading report. The report can be displayed and
printed or the information may be saved for lat-
er access. Historical data saved in this manner
can be recalled for display, editing and print-
ing. Results of individual analyses are saved
and can be recalled for display or printing. Ad-
ditionally, the analysis in progress at the time
of manual sample acquisition can be identified
by the operator, and a volume (loaded or un-
loaded) associated with the results. These re-
sults are available for display or printing
during the loading process.
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1-2 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Requirements
This system will execute on standard Pentium-

based PC running Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000,
or XP. The GCDARS is a 32-bit Windows® ap-
plication created using Visual Basic 6.0.
1.2 About the Software
The system also includes a Modbus server task,

Modbus Master OCX supplied by WinTECH
Software which provides the communications
link between the GCDARS and the 2350 Gas
Chromatograph Controller.
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GETTING STARTED 2-1
GETTING STARTED
2. PROGRAM INSTALLATION
Use the following process to install the

GCDARS program.
1. Insert the GCDARS installation CDROM or

floppy disk in the appropriate drive on the
PC.
2. Use the Windows® Start>Run menu path,
then click on the pull-down arrow.
3. Select the CDROM or floppy drive where
the installation disk is located (e.g. D:\ or
E:\) The Run dialog box displays.
Click on E:\SETUP.EXE and click on the

button to open the Setup
installation program. The program will
guide you through the installation process.
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2-2 GETTING STARTED
4. To install the Modbus Master OCX server, Prior to starting the

use the following process: GCDARS program,
you must install the
From the Start>Run>Browse menu path, Modbus Master OCX
locate the Register Modbus Server.BAT file Server into the
(stored in the directory in which the Windows® Registry.
program was installed C:\Program
Files\GCDARS for ShipLoading/Unloading)
and execute the file. If no installation errors
occurred, a message will appear indicating
that the registration was successful.
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GETTING STARTED 2-3
You may create a 2.1 Starting the Program

Windows® Desktop
Shortcut icon for Start the GCDARS program by double clicking
fast access to the the desktop GCDARS icon or access it from the
GCDARS program.
GCDARS folder.
Starting the GCDARS program automatically

runs the Modbus Master OCX server (if it is not
currently running).
Figure 2-1 GCDARS Modbus Master OCX Server Window
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2-4 GETTING STARTED
Upon startup, the GCDARS program displays

the Main Window which shows status informa-
tion about any Loading/Unloading in progress,
and the current Gas Chromatograph Analysis.
The Main Window also includes the GCDARS
Main Menu and the
system operation control buttons.
Figure 2-2 GCDARS Main Window
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GETTING STARTED 2-5
2.2 Navigating GCDARS Main Window
The GCDARS Main Window provides an over-

view of the operation of the system. The top
portion of the display includes the GCDARS
control toolbar which includes the following:
• Loading
• Control
• Previous Loading
• Previous Analysis
• Options
The GCDARS date (MM/DD/YY), company

name (Daniel Measurement and Control), time
(HH:MM:SS), and program revision (Revision
2.0.0) are located below the toolbar at the top of
the window.
The next portion of the display shows the Load-

ing (or Unloading) status. The information dis-
played includes the following:
• name of the vessel being loaded/

unloaded
• name of the customer for this
transaction
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2-6 GETTING STARTED
• operation being performed (e.g. loading

or unloading)
• status of the operation
• time at which the loading/unloading
started
• time at which the loading/unloading
ended
• volume loaded/unloaded
• total energy (in MMBTU) loaded/
unloaded
• average temperature of the LNG loaded/
unloaded
• number of gas chromatograph analysis
samples included in the loading
The center portion of the display includes the

Manual Sample Points of Sample and Volume
at Sample Time
The lower portion of the display includes status

information related to the gas chromatograph.
The following information is included:
• Analyzer ID of the chromatograph

• stream being analyzed
• current alarm state of the analyzer (e.g.
Acknowledged/Unacknowledged/None)
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GETTING STARTED 2-7
• run time of the current analysis (seconds

into the analysis)
• analysis time of the analyzer
• cycle time of the analyzer
• current GC Mode (e.g. Analysis,
Calibration, etc...)
• status of communications between
GCDARS and the GC controller
The GCDARS control buttons are located on

the right side of the GCDARS Main window.
The following control function buttons are in-
cluded:
Loading/Unloading Functions:
• Start
• Suspend
• Resume
• Terminate
• New
GC Functions:
• Start Auto
• Start Single
• Start Calibration
• Halt
User Defined GCDARS Parameters
• 1 hour
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%
• Close
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2-8 GETTING STARTED
2.3 GCDARS Control Functions
This section describes the GCDARS Control

functions.
Main Menu
Included on the Main Window are the Main

Menu selections. The main menu selections
provide a logical grouping of the system func-
tions available to the operator via associated
sub-menus and displays.
Loading
The Loading menu selection provides a group of

sub-menus which allow the operator to enter
setup information related to the current load-
ing/unloading operation. Also, associated with
the Current Loading/Unloading operation, the
operator may display and print user-entered
and calculated data.
Control
The Control menu selection provides a group of

sub-menus which allow the operator to commu-
nicate to the GCDARS program during the cur-
rent loading/unloading operation. Included in
these sub-menus are selections to start, sus-
pend, resume, and terminate the acquisition
and averaging of the gas chromatograph data
associated with the loading/unloading opera-
tion. Also, the operator can add the current
loading/unloading operation to the historical
archive file and a new loading/unloading opera-
tion may be started.
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Previous Loading
From the toolbar, click on Previous Loading to

display the dialog box. This menu selection al-
lows the operator to review, display, and print
the detailed report for previously completed
loading/unloading operations. The informa-
tion for these loading/unloading operations has
been previously stored in the historical archive
file.
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Previous Analysis
From the toolbar, click on Previous Analysis to

display the dialog box.
This menu selection allows the operator to dis-

play and print the results of any individual
analysis.

GETTING STARTED 2-11
Options
This menu selection allows the user to enter/

change certain configuration information which
relates to the GCDARS system as opposed to an
individual loading/unloading operation.
From the GCDARS Main Window, click on the

Options tab and the Options dialog is dis-
played.
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CURRENT LOADING MENU 3-1
CURRENT LOADING MENU
3. INTRODUCTION
This section describes the sub-menus and dis-

plays available under the LOADING selection
on the main menu.
3.1 Loading Display Menu
The user can select from the Loading>Display

menu any of the following options:
• Current Loading/Unloading display

• Loading/Unloading Detail display
(which includes information for each
analysis included in the current loading)
• Current Analysis display (which includes
information for the most recent gas
chromatograph analysis)
• Sample Point Analysis (the displays for
the gas chromatograph analyses
associated with the Manual Sample
Acquisitions in the current loading/
unloading operation)
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3-2 CURRENT LOADING MENU
Loading Display Loading/Unloading
This display provides the user with summary

information relating to the current loading/un-
loading operation.
The top of display includes the same Loading

Status information included on the GCDARS
Main Window and described in Section 2.2. Be-
neath this information is a table of information
with entries for each component of the LNG.
The tabular information includes the compo-

nent name, the contractual limits (on the con-
centration of the component), the mean
composition since the beginning of the loading/
unloading operation, the minimum and maxi-
mum values since the beginning of the loading/
unloading, and an indication if the mean com-
position is outside the contractual limits for the
component. When an unloading operation is in
process, two additional columns are presented
in the table.
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If the concentration The first column is the concentration of the

at loading is not component at loading, and the second column is
available and hence the variation between loading and unloading
not entered, these concentration values.
columns will not be
displayed.
At the bottom of the display are the following
property values of the LNG which are calculat-
ed from the mean composition values in the ta-
ble:
• Molecular Weight (kg/kmol)

• Pseudo-Molar Volume (l/mol)
• Corrected Molar Volume (l/mol)
• LNG Density (kg/m3)
• LNG Density (lbs/cuft)
• Relative Density
• Relative Density (@60 oF)
• Gross Calorific Value (MMBTU/kg)
• Gross Calorific Value (kJ/m3(n))
• Gross Calorific Value (BTU/scf)
• Wobbe Index (kJ/m3(n))
• Expansion Ratio (m3(n)/m3LNG)

Loading/Unloading Detail Menu
This display provides the user with a view of

the component concentrations and the Dry
BTU value for each analysis included in the
current loading/unloading operation. Its in-
tended use is to allow the user to quickly re-
view the analyses associated with the loading/
unloading in order to ascertain if any results
appear erroneous.
The top of display includes the same Loading

Status information included on the GCDARS-
Main Window and described in Section 2.2. The
body of the display includes one line for each
analysis which includes the cycle start time for
the analysis, the concentration for each compo-
nent, and the Gross Calorific Value (BTU/scf @
60 oF) for the analysis.

Loading Display Current Analysis Menu
This display provides the user with the detailed

information related to the most recently com-
pleted analysis data from the gas chromato-
graph.
The top of the display includes the same GC

Status information as shown on the Main Win-
dow and described in Section 2.2. Below the
status information is a report of the analysis
data which includes:
• Component name
• Component Concentration
• Gross Calorific Value (MMBTU/kg)
• Gross Calorific Value (kJ/m3)
• Gross Calorific Value (BTU/scf)
• Relative Density
• Relative Density (@ 60 oF)
• Molecular Weight (kg/kmol)

• Pseudo-Molar Volume (l/mol)

• Corrected Molar Volume (l/mol)
• LNG Density (kg/m3)
• LNG Density (lbs/cuft)
• Gas Density (kg/m3)
• Wobbe Index (kJ/m3)
• Expansion ratio (m3(n)/m3LNG)
• Compressibility Factor
• LNG Temperature (oCelsius)

Manual Sample Point Analyses Menu
A display with analysis results for the analysis

associated with each of the five Manual Sample
Analysis acquisition points is available. The in-
formation included is identical to that
described above for the Current Analysis
Display. In addition, a field exists for the opera-
tor to enter the volume loaded/unloaded at the
time of the sample acquisition. The five manual
Sample Points are as follows:
• Sample Point Analysis - 1 Hour (one

hour after commencement of Loading/
Unloading)
• Sample Point Analysis - 25 Percent
Loaded/Unloaded
Loaded/Unloaded
Loaded/Unloaded
Loaded/Unloaded

3.2 Setup Menu
The Loading>Setup sub-menus include three

selections of displays which allow the operator
to enter the setup information required to de-
fine a loading/unloading operation.
These sub-menus are:
• Loading Parameters
• Contractual Limits
• Composition at Loading
Some of the data must be entered prior to

starting the loading/unloading operation. All of
the data on these displays can be edited until a
new loading is started.
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Loading Parameters
This display allows entry by the operator of the

following information:
• Name of the Ship (40 characters

maximum)
• Name of the Customer (40 characters
maximum)
• Reference Number (30 characters
maximum)
• Loading / Unloading selection
• Volume loaded/unloaded during this
loading/unloading operation
• Volume Units (BBLS or m3)
• Temperature Source (Live via GC
Analog Input #1 or Manual)
• Current Temperature of LNG cargo
(used if Manual Temperature source
selected)
• Entered by (Name of person entering
information 40 characters maximum)
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Contractual Limits Menu
This display allows the operator to define a set

of contractual limits for the loading/unloading
operation.
The user can select previously defined sets of

contractual limits using the data control la-
beled "Select Predefined Limits". Navigate pre-
defined contractual limits by clicking on the
control arrows. You can
move forward, backward, to the beginning, or
to the end of a file of predefined sets of data val-
ues. As each set is selected the display is up-
dated to show the minimum and maximum
concentration for each component along with a
description to aid in identifying the set. The
user can edit any of the fields on the display.
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The user can add a set of limits to the file by

clicking on the button at the bottom of
the display. An entry will be added (identical to
that shown on the display) and that record will
be selected for editing.
When the user clicks on the button the
limits as displayed are chosen as those to be
used for the loading/unloading operation. Also
the data set as displayed, is saved in the select-
ed record in the file which stores the predefined
contractual limits data sets.
Clicking on the button discards any edits
made to the selected record and exits the dis-
play. The user must exit this display using
to select a set of limits for the current
loading prior to performing the
CONTROL>START function to begin the load-
ing/unloading operation. If the limits have not
been set, the Status field on the Loading Status
area of the GCDARS Main Window indicates
“Setup Incomplete”. After selecting a set of con-
tractual limits the status will change to “Ready
to Start”.
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Composition at Loading Menu
When preforming the unloading operation, en-

ter the average composition of the LNG at load-
ing. The data is entered as the concentration
(in mole percent) of each component in the flu-
id. This information is optional and not re-
quired in order to start an unloading operation.
Furthermore, the unloading operation can be
started and the composition at loading entered
during the loading process.
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3.3 Print Menu
The user can request printed reports for the

Loading/Unloading in progress, the current
analysis, or for any of the manual sample point
analyses.
GCDARS prompts you to select the printer and

opens the Windows® Printer dialog.
If you have installed the pdfFactory printer

driver, select this printer now and set up the
output configurations (e.g. fonts, landscape,
etc...).
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Print Loading/Unloading Report Menu
Use the Loading>Print>Loading/Unloading

menu path to print a copy of the Loading/Un-
loading report for the current loading opera-
tion.
The Print dialog box displays and allows the se-

lection of any of the attached Windows® Print
devices, setting of number of copies, etc...
You may want to install

the PDF Factory printer
software. This software
automatically
generates a PDF file for
immediate viewing and
printing or for saving
the file to disk.
As of Revision 1.1.0
of GCDARS, this
report has been
modified to print in
landscape mode
and the font size
reduced slightly so
that it can be
printed on a single
page.
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Print Loading/Unloading Detail Report Menu
Use the Loading>Print>Loading/Unloading

Detail menu path to print a copy of the Load-
ing/Unloading Detail Report for the current
loading operation.
The Print dialog box displays and allows the se-

lection of any of the attached Windows® Print
devices, setting of number of copies, etc...
The report contains all of the data described

above on the Loading/Unloading Detail display.
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Print Current Analysis Report Menu
Use the Loading>Print>Current Analysis to

print a copy of the analysis report for the cur-
rent (most recently completed) analysis.
The Print Dialog displays and allows the selec-

tion of any of the attached Windows® Print de-
vices, setting of number of copies, etc...
The data included in this report is that de-

scribed in the Current Analysis Display.
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Sample Point Analysis Reports Menu
These selections allow the user to print a copy

of the analysis report for each of the five analy-
ses associated with the Manual Sample Point
Analysis acquisition data. The data included on
the report is identical to the data included on
the Current Analysis Report with the addition
of the volume loaded at the time of the sample
acquisition.
Print All
This selection allows the user to print a copy of

all available reports for the current loading/un-
loading operation. Alternatively, pressing the
Print All button on the Main Window performs
the same function.
Exit
This selection closes all open files and exits the

GCDARS program. Alternatively, depressing
the Close button on the Main Window performs
the same function.
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CONTROL MENU 4-1
CONTROL MENU
4. INTRODUCTION
The Control menu selection provides a group of

sub-menus for operator communication to the
GCDARS program with specified time limits of
the Current Loading/Unloading operation. The
Control (communication) parameters are re-
quired during a loading/unloading operation so
that the GCDARS program can include the
results from the analyses which occur within
these time limits.
Additionally, the operator selects the times at

which the Manual Sample Points acquisitions
occur so the appropriate data analysis can be
associated with the Current Loading/Unload-
ing operation.
4.1 Navigating the Control Menu
The submenu categories are:
• Start
• Suspend
• Resume
• Terminate
• Sample Point
• New Loading
The following sections describe the GCDARS

program's functions for each of these sub-
menus.
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4-2 CONTROL MENU
4.2 Control Start Menu
Use the Control>Start menu path to begin the

GCDARS program data acquisition and averag-
ing of the composition results from the gas
chromatograph analyses process.
Or,
Click on the button from the GCDARS

Main Window.
The time at which the operator issues this com- The Status field, on
mand will be recorded as the “Start Time” for the Main Window,
the loading/unloading operation. must indicate
"Ready to Start" or
this command will
If the operator has not provided the setup be ignored.
parameters, the following message is dis-
played:
Note that Discrete Output #1 closes when the

GCDARS program is in the process of shipload-
ing or unloading and remains closed until the
job is terminated.
4.3 Control Suspend Menu
Use the Control>Suspend menu path to tempo-

rarily interrupt the Loading/Unloading data
acquisition process (e.g., due to ship problems,
equipment malfunctions, weather conditions).
Or,

Main Window.
Control Start Menu SEP 2004

CONTROL MENU 4-3
The GCDARS Status field on the Main Win-

dow, displays the status (SUSPENDED) and
the acquisition and averaging of the gas chro-
matograph data is suspended. The time at
which the Suspend command is issued, is re-
corded as the temporary “Stop Time” for the
loading/unloading process.
4.4 Control Resume Menu
Use the Control>Resume menu path only after

the Suspend command has been given.
Or,

Main Window.
Following the Resume command, the acquisi-

tion and averaging of data from the gas chro-
matograph is resumed and the “Stop Time” is
cleared. The loading status is returned to the
previous operation (loading or unloading).
4.5 Control Terminate Menu
Use the Control>Terminate menu path to stop

the GCDARS program data acquisition and av-
eraging of the composition results from the gas
chromatograph. Selecting this menu command,
indicates the loading/unloading process is com-
plete.
Or,
Click on the button on the GCDARS

Main Window.
SEP 2004 Control Resume Menu

4-4 CONTROL MENU
Acquisition and averaging of the gas chromato-

graph data is stopped and the time at which
the Terminate command is issued, is recorded
as the “Stop Time”.
After issuing the Terminate command, ensure

that the final volume loaded/unloaded is en-
tered and then print the final Loading/Unload-
ing Report.
4.6 Control Sample Points Menu
Use the Control>Sample Point menu path to

access the acquisition sub-menus of the five
Manual Sample Points.
Or, use the Sample Point buttons on the

GCDARS Main Window. The Manual Sample
points are labeled as follows:
• 1 Hour
• 25 %
• 50 %
• 75 %
• 100 %
GCDARS applies the corresponding sample

point to the acquisition process. The time is
saved as the “time of occurrence” of the Manual
Sample Point.
Control Sample Points Menu SEP 2004

CONTROL MENU 4-5
Analysis currently in progress is saved as the

analysis associated with the selected Sample
Point. At the end of the analysis, the Manual
Sample Point Status field on the Main Window
is updated with the Sample Point time (and the
volume at the Sample Point when entered by
the operator).
After this process is complete, the operator can

view the analysis report and enter the volume
at the Sample Point.
SEP 2004 Control Sample Points Menu

4-6 CONTROL MENU
4.7 Control New Loading Menu The New Loading

command clears the
Use the Control>New Loading menu path to data associated with
access this function. a loading/unloading
operation and
returns the settings
The Main Window displays: to the default values
in preparation for the
next loading/
unloading operation.
Or,
Use the button on the Main Window to

perform this function.
Prior to clearing the current loading/unloading

parameters the data is saved in the historical
archive file.
Control New Loading Menu SEP 2004

PREVIOUS LOADING MENU 5-1
PREVIOUS LOADING MENU
5. INTRODUCTION
The Previous Loading menu selection allows

the operator to view, edit and print the loading/
unloading information from previous opera-
tions stored in the historical archives.
5.1 PREVIOUS LOADING - SELECT MENU
Use the Previous Loading menu path to access

the Previous Loading - Select dialog box.
The following information from the current

record in the historical archive file is displayed.
SEP 2004 Previous Loading - Select Menu

5-2 PREVIOUS LOADING MENU
The user is presented with information from

the current record in the historical analysis
and the display includes the following:
• Ship name
• Customer name
• Start Time
• Stop Time
• Reference
• LNG Temperature
• Volume Loaded (or Unloaded)
• Number of Samples (number of gas
chromatograph analyses included)
5.2 Navigating the Previous Loading Menu
Navigate the historical file by clicking on the

control arrows to scroll
forward, backward, to the beginning of the file,
and to the end of the file.
Click on the button to delete any record

in the file. Prior to deleting the record,
GCDARS displays the confirmation dialog.
Click on the button to delete the select-

ed record.
Or,
Click on the button or the but-

ton to abort this process and to return to the
Previous Loading - Select Window.
Navigating the Previous Loading Menu SEP 2004

PREVIOUS LOADING MENU 5-3
From the toolbar, click on the Display tab and

select one of the following options from the
pull-down menu for the parameters defined
earlier (e.g. 1 hour, 25%, etc....):
• Loading/Unloading
• 1 Hour
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%
5.3 Previous Loading - Display Menu
Selecting the Loading /Unloading option

displays the Previous Loading - Display dialog:
SEP 2004 Previous Loading - Display Menu

5-4 PREVIOUS LOADING MENU
The data included is identical to that described

for the Current Loading/Unloading operation.
To close the Previous Loading - Display Win-

dow, click on the X icon in the upper right-hand
corner. This returns you to the Previous Load-
ing - Select Window.
Previous Loading - Display Menu SEP 2004

PREVIOUS ANALYSIS MENU 6-1
PREVIOUS ANALYSIS MENU
6. INTRODUCTION
The Previous Analysis menu selection allows

the operator to view and print the analysis re-
ports for previously completed analyses, both
from the Current Loading/Unloading opera-
tions and from Previous Loading/Unloading
operations.
6.1 Previous Analysis - Select Menu
From the GCDARS Main Window, Click on the

Previous Analysis tab. The Previous Analysis -
Select Window displays:
SEP 2004 Previous Analysis - Select Menu

6-2 PREVIOUS ANALYSIS MENU
The user is presented with information from

the current record in the historical analysis
and the display includes the following:
• Ship name
• Customer name
• Reference
• Start Time
• Cycle Start Time
• Analyzer ID
6.2 Navigating the Previous Analysis Menu
Navigate the historical archive file by clicking

on the control arrows to
scroll forward, backward, to the beginning of
the file, and to the end of the file.
Click on the button to return to the

beginning of the analyses for the next loading/
unloading operation (GCDARS Version 1.1.0
and later).
Click on the button to return to the end of

the previous loading/unloading operations
(GCDARS Version 1.1.0 and later).
Click on the button to delete any record

in the file. Prior to deleting the record,
GCDARS displays the confirmation dialog.
Click on the button to delete the select-

ed record.
Navigating the Previous Analysis Menu SEP 2004

Or,
Click on the button or the but-

ton to abort this process and to return to the
Previous Analysis Window.
If the analysis of the record deleted is a part of

the Current Loading/Unloading operation, the
results from the deleted analysis will be re-
moved from the averages and all results recal-
culated. If the deletion is performed while the
Loading/Unloading operation is Suspended or
after the Loading/Unloading is Terminated,
but before a new Loading/Unloading is initiat-
ed, then this recalculation will take place
(GCDARS Version 1.1.0 and later).
When a new Loading/Unloading operation is

initiated and the selected Loading/Unloading
operation is moved to the historical loading file,
then deleting analysis records will not affect
the Loading/Unloading results.
SEP 2004 Navigating the Previous Analysis Menu

6.3 Viewing the Loading - Display Menu
From the GCDARS Main Window toolbar, click

on Display to view the archive of the Previous
Historical Analysis operation.

Previous Analysis Window.
Viewing the Loading - Display Menu SEP 2004

6.4 Printing a Previous Analysis Report
From the GCDARS Main Window, use the

Previous Analysis menu path. The Previous
Analysis - Select Window displays:
Click on the Print tab and to select the printer

devise and print the report. See Section 3.3 for
detailed printing instructions.
SEP 2004 Printing a Previous Analysis Report

Printing a Previous Analysis Report SEP 2004

GCDARS GC CONTROL FEATURES 7-1
GCDARS GC CONTROL FEATURES
7. INTRODUCTION
This section discusses the gas chromatograph

functions available from the
GCDARS Main Window.
7.1 Navigating the GC Control Features
Buttons are included on the GCDARS Main

Window (GCDARS v2.0.0 and later) to control
the gas chromatograph's mode of operation.
SEP 2004 Navigating the GC Control Features

7-2 GCDARS GC CONTROL FEATURES
These four buttons are located in the lower

right-hand part of the Main Window and per-
form the following functions:
• Start Auto - Start auto-sequencing. Click on

the button and the Start Auto-
Sequencing dialog box displays. Select the
desired options; to purge or not purge for 60
seconds before auto-sequencing begins.
Click on the to begin the purge.
Or

GCDARS Main Window.
• Start Sngl - Start an analysis on a single
stream. Click on the button and the
Start Single Stream Analysis dialog box
displays. Select the desired options; the
desired stream, whether or not to purge
first, and whether to only perform a single
analysis or run that stream continuously.
Enter the stream number.
Navigating the GC Control Features SEP 2004

GCDARS GC CONTROL FEATURES 7-3
Or

GCDARS Main Window.
• Start Cal - Start a calibration. Click on the
button and the Start Calibration
dialog box displays. Select the desired
options; calibration stream, whether or not
to purge first, and whether the calibration is
normal or forced.
Enter the stream number, then select the

Normal (calibration) radio button or Forced
(calibration) radio button.

Or

GCDARS Main Window.
• Halt - Halt the current analysis. Click on
the button to halt the current
analysis upon completion of the current run.
SEP 2004 Navigating the GC Control Features

7-4 GCDARS GC CONTROL FEATURES
Navigating the GC Control Features SEP 2004

OPTIONS MENU 8-1
OPTIONS MENU
8. INTRODUCTION
This Main Menu selection allows the user to

display and edit several parameters which are
associated with the PC and/or the gas chro-
matograph (rather than being associated with
an individual loading operation).
8.1 Setting Options Parameters
Use the Options menu path to access this func-

tion.
The following parameters are available for user

input/edit:
• Heading1 - displayed or printed as the first

line of the heading on all displays and
reports.
• Heading2 - displayed or printed as the
second line of the heading on all displays
and reports.
SEP 2004 Setting Options Parameters

8-2 OPTIONS MENU
• Reference Temperature - Combustion - The

combustion reference temperature used in
the calorific value calculations made by the
program. A selection is made from 0 DEG C,
15 DEG C, 20 DEG C, and 25 DEG C.
• Reference Temperature - Volume - The
volume reference temperature used in the
calorific value calculations made by the
program. A selection is made from 0 DEG C,
15 DEG C, and 20 DEG C.
• Base Reference Pressure - The base
reference pressure (in BAR A) used in the
calorific value calculations made by the
program.
• PC Port - The communications port on the
PC which is used by the GCDARS program
to communicate with the chromatograph.
• G.C. Device Address - The device address
used by the program when communicating
with the GC using the Modbus protocol.
Setting Options Parameters SEP 2004

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To make a warranty claim, you, the Purchaser, must:
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Analytical, Inc. with proof of the Date of Purchase and proof of the
Date of Shipment of the product in question.
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twelve (12) months of the date of original shipment of the product, or
within eighteen (18) months of the date of original shipment of the
product to destinations outside of the United States. The Purchaser
must prepay any shipping charges. In addition, the Purchaser is
responsible for insuring any product shipped for return, and assumes
the risk of loss of the product during shipment.
3. To obtain Warranty service or to locate the nearest DMS office, sales,
or service center call (713) 827-6314, Fax (713) 827-6312, or write to:
Daniel Measurement Services
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DMS's customs broker can handle the importation with the U.S.
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afford single source responsibility for all its products.
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Daniel Gas Chromatograph

Data Acquisition and Reporting System

DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC.

Part Number 3-9000-526

DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC. AND ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL, INC.

PRODUCT NAMES USED HEREIN ARE FOR MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATIO

THE CONTENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION ARE PRESENTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES

COPYRIGHT © 2004 BY DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS,

INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to GCDARS ................................... 1-1

1.1 System Requirements ....................................1-2

GETTING STARTED 2. Program Installation .......................................2-1

2.1 Starting the Program .....................................2-3

CURRENT LOADING 3. Introduction..................................................3-1

SEP 2004 INTRODUCTION

CONTROL MENU 4. Introduction.................................................. 4-1

4.1 Navigating the Control Menu .......................... 4-1

PREVIOUS LOADING 5. Introduction.................................................. 5-1

PREVIOUS ANALYSIS 6. Introduction.................................................. 6-1

GCDARS GC CONTROL 7. Introduction.................................................. 7-1

OPTIONS MENU 8. Introduction.................................................. 8-1

8.1 Setting Options Parameters ............................ 8-1

CONTROL MENU SEP 2004

The Daniel Gas Chromatograph Data Acquisi-

The results are integrated with operator en-

SEP 2004 Introduction to GCDARS

1.1 System Requirements

This system will execute on standard Pentium-

1.2 About the Software

The system also includes a Modbus server task,

Introduction to GCDARS SEP 2004

Use the following process to install the

1. Insert the GCDARS installation CDROM or

Click on E:\SETUP.EXE and click on the

SEP 2004 Program Installation

4. To install the Modbus Master OCX server, Prior to starting the

Program Installation SEP 2004

You may create a 2.1 Starting the Program

Starting the GCDARS program automatically

Figure 2-1 GCDARS Modbus Master OCX Server Window

SEP 2004 Starting the Program

Upon startup, the GCDARS program displays

Figure 2-2 GCDARS Main Window

Starting the Program SEP 2004

2.2 Navigating GCDARS Main Window

The GCDARS Main Window provides an over-

The GCDARS date (MM/DD/YY), company

The next portion of the display shows the Load-

• name of the vessel being loaded/

SEP 2004 Navigating GCDARS Main Window

• operation being performed (e.g. loading

The center portion of the display includes the

The lower portion of the display includes status

• Analyzer ID of the chromatograph

Navigating GCDARS Main Window SEP 2004

• run time of the current analysis (seconds

The GCDARS control buttons are located on

User Defined GCDARS Parameters

SEP 2004 Navigating GCDARS Main Window

2.3 GCDARS Control Functions