APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Inventory Management - 3DMultiVision Software and MVL System Eran Perlstein, Customer Support Director

Agenda Multi Scanner System – MVL –Introduction –System Components –Wiring –Positioning –Installation –Configuration 3DVision & 3DMultiVision –Overview –Installation –Server –Client May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference2

What is the Multi Scanner System? The solution for wide silos, open bins and warehouses Multiple 3DLevelScanners cover larger volume APM Multi Scanner Controller synchronizes and merges the measurements from the 3DLevelScanners 3DVision Server is the management application to collect data from all scanners in the vessel and merge into a single vessel 3DVision Client software enables multiple users, via a network. to view real-time measurement and 3D images Single 4-20mA volume output from any of the scanners GPRS based support via 3DLinkPro available It is highly recommended to have Internet connection to the Controller May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference3

MVL – System Components System Controller – a management computer running the 3DVision Server application Multiple 3DLevelScanners model MVL (minimum 2 units) 3DVision Software (setup and visualization) 3DLinkPro for remote wireless access (Optional) Installations of 3DVision Clients on computers in the facility – require local area network May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference4

MVL – Connecting to the Controller Locally using monitor, keyboard and mouse Computer connected directly using a cross-wired Ethernet cable – recommended – cable is provided with the Controller PCs on the LAN (local area network) Internet connection (VPN, remote, etc.) May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference5

MVL – MVL2 Wiring sample RS485 Communication – Twisted-pair, Shielded Connection method – (RS485) Daisy Chain ONLY with 2 resistors of 120 Ohm on each side of the bus Power and – 4 wire Shielded Cable 4-20mA output of all scanners is the same and represents the total volume in the vessel Set different polling address to each scanner May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference6

MVL – 3DLinkPro wiring sample Using the 3DLinkPro The SIM card at the 3DLinkPro must have a Static IP Address The 3DLinkPro connection is managed by the Controller using the following applications: –GPRS Dialer –GPRS Watchdog May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference7

MVL – Positioning Using the Advanced Locator to position the scanner of an MVL system is mandatory The logic behind the positioning for two scanners in a large silo is based on the following factors: –Maximal level of material and material shape at high levels –Location of peaks of material based on filling points –Cover the area bellow the filling point when the material is at high levels –Get the maximal coverage area when the material level is ~70% Consider internal movements and devices to fill and empty the vessel Available mounting options based on vessel and customer’s data May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference8

MVL – Installation Procedure Connect to the Controller via VNC with a laptop (using a cross over network cable) – more detailsmore details Shut down the 3DVision Server Application Connect to the scanners using 3DLevel Manager3DLevel Manager Make sure the most up to date firmware is installed in the scanners Reset to Factory Settings Configure each scanner individually (same as any standard scanner) Make sure that the vessel dimension are the same in all scanners Full and Empty calibration levels must be on the same level in all scanners Activate the 3DVision Server application Activate a 3DVision client application and create a new project – more detailsmore details Save and start working with the 3DVision May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference9

MVL – Setting Full & Empty Calibration Full Calibration is in reference to the scanner's Z position When two scanners are installed at different Z positions, they must have different Full Calibration values Z position is calculated from the bottom of the vessel, Full Calibration is measured from the flange of the scanner. Scanner 1 is installed at Z1 position and configured for Full Calibration (FC1), same with the second scanner The calculation of Z position of the scanner minus the distance to the full calibration must be equal between all scanners If we put it into a formula it would be: Z1 - FC1 = Z2 - FC2 Same calculation applies to Empty Calibration May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference10

MVL – Installation The Controller is provided with licensed Windows XP and have UltraVNC installed and configured Use a crossed network cable between the PC / Laptop and the Controller, connect the cable to Ethernet Port #2 Make sure the IP Address of the PC / Laptop used is configured with a static IP Address (under the network connections settings) Install and run UltraVNC on the PC/ Laptop connected to the ControllerUltraVNC Remote connect to the Controller using the UltraVNC The initial IP Address of the Controller in port #2 is: The password for the UltraVNC is “apm” May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference11

MVL – Configuration The 3DLevelManager is used to configure the 3DLevelScanners in the Multi Scanner System There are 2 options to use the 3DLevelManager: –From PC/Laptop (with TCP/IP connection to the 3DVision Server, using IP address of the Controller and TCP port 22221) –Direct from the Controller using the RS485 connection (the 3DVision Server application must be turned off before making the connection) Notes for configuration: –Both scanners should have the same configuration (silo geometry, filling/emptying points, full/empty levels, rates, linearization) –The scanners should only be configured with different locations and horizontal angles May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference12

3DVision Installation Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 SP1 must be installed on the computers running the 3DVision Server and clients Install the 3DVision server application on a dedicated computer, when purchasing MVL system, the Controller is provided with 3DVision installed Install the client application on customer’s PCs Installation is made by a simple setup wizard Server application: –Always runs in background (make sure it is also located at the startup folder of Windows) –Multiple remote clients can be connected at the same time –Stores the history and logs of measurements May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference13

3DVision Server Connected to the local network with Static IP Address via Ethernet Port #1 – need to be assigned by local IT personnel Default port In MVL system the Server synchronize between the scanners operation and combines the results of each scanner to a complete vessel measurements including Level/Distance, Volume, Mass and 3D Image Combines 4-20mA output of MVL scanner’s in the same bin May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference14

3DVision Server Right click on the server application icon at the task pane (bottom right corner) opens the following menu: Server Version – shows the version installed on the PC. Open Server Output Folder – to view location of the stored files Show/Hide Server Console – shows the window with server’s communications Run GPRS Watchdog – execute the watchdog process in case a 3DLinkPro is in use Close Application and Server Execution – terminates the server’s activity May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference15

3DVision Client Able to run on any PC in the local network Configuring the Server’s vessels is done through the Client, a connection is defined as a project and should be configured by a certified technician User management Allow material and color assignment Create reports Selectable views of measured parameters Level alerts 3DMultiVision (License required) Allows viewing multiple vessels at the same time Various views arrangements: Material, Layout, Name May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference16

3DVision Client When running the 3DVision Client a Server Connection window will popup Enter server’s IP address, port number and give it a name (will be stored on your local PC for next connection), press Connect Enter username and password (default: admin, admin) May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference17

3DVision Client After logging in to the 3DVision Server, you will be prompted to start a new project or open an existing one Click New Project to create a new project. The Project wizard window appears Enter a name for the project and set the number of sites to be monitored, press Next May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference18

3DVision Client Set the site name, number of vessels and number of scanners in each vessel Set and configure the communication type Press finish to return to the 3DVision Client main window to complete configuration May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference19

3DVision Client Select the vessel and select the scanner to be configured and press the Parameters tab Set the relevant parameters according to the actual installation including polling address May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference20

3DVision Client Follow the same method of configuration with all scanners Save the project Connect the scanners and vessels and confirm the settings Set for each vessels it’s required measurements to view Create materials – Name and Color Assign Materials to each vessel May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference21

3DVision & 3DMultiVision The 3DMultiVision enables real-time assessment of inventories of bulk solids and powders stored vessels of any type or size Provides managers with accurate and timely information on which to base critical decision-making for successful plant management The 3DMultiVision works in conjunction with the APM’s 3DLevelScanner non-contact volume sensors to provide measurement data The application collects data from the monitored vessel and generates reports that can be used to increase operational efficiency and provide valuable real-time and historical data The 3DMultiVision enables you to perform the same functions for groups of vessels, even across multiple sites in large geographic regions, combines and merges the data, and generates reports Managers and staff with appropriate authorization can view this information from any location in the world over a common LAN, WAN or wireless communication The 3DVision is limited to a single vessel and used in MVL systems May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference22

3DMultivision Next Version Provided as a 3DMultiVision free for use for 30 days, then a license is required Demo mode is added to the 3DVision The Demo mode is designed to train and show the capabilities of the application without the need to make a connection to a scanner To activate the Demo mode, press Tools  Run Demo May 2011APM Annual International Partners Conference23