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User Guide

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Compression/Tension Machine Software for Compression Testing

TS550/8

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Contents

Chapter 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS1.2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS1.3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Chapter 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION2.1 PROTECTION KEY INSTALLATION2.2 APPLICATION INSTALLATION

Chapter 3 APPLICATION START UP3.1 NETWORK CONNECTION3.2 VERIFICATION OF SOFTWARE STATUS3.3 VERIFICATION OF MACHINE STATUS

Chapter 4 TEST SET UP4.1 NEW PROFILE

4.1.1 TEST4.1.2 MACHINE4.1.3 CALCULATIONS4.1.4 GRAPH4.1.5 CERTIFICATE

4.2 OPEN PROFILE4.3 SAVE PROFILE4.4 VIEW PROFILE

Chapter 5 TEST IMPLEMENTATION5.1 MACHINE CONTROL5.2 MACHINE COMMANDS5.3 MACHINE STATUS5.4 TEST START UP5.5 TEST END5.6 RESULT CALCULATION5.7 RESULT VISUALISATION5.8 PARAMETER MODIFICATION5.9 RESULT SAVING

Chapter 6 FILES6.1 READING SAVED FILES

Chapter 7 PRINTING7.1 PRINT PREVIEW7.2 PRINTING

Chapter 8 DIAGNOSIS8.1 DIAGNOSIS8.2 MACHINE CALIBRATION

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Appendix Network Configuration

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Chapter 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The Universal Testing Machine software has been developed to work on Microsoft Windows thus rendering ituser friendly, even for inexperienced operators. A good working knowledge of the Personal Computer andWindows is however required.

ATTENTION Contact the After Sales Service in the event that the operating system must be reset orupdated in order to avoid damage to the PC or the appliance.

ATTENTION It is advisable to not install any programs other than the aforementioned ones. Shouldthe client need to install other programs it is essential to contact the Manufacturerbefore doing so. Any eventual installation of agreed programs must take place beforethe Manufacturer connects the Universal Machine and installs the foreseen programs.In the case of program installation after delivery of the machine and without theManufacturer’s consent, the warranty is automatically forfeited.

ATTENTION The Manufacturer assumes no liability for direct or indirect damage caused by the non-compliance of the aforementioned instructions.

1.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

For good software performance the PC must fulfil the following requirements:- PENTIUM III, 1 Gbyte free space on the hard disc.- Hardware protection key of the installed software on one of the computer ports.- 15” monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 small characters.

N.B.: If the computer used for data acquisition has no serial port for connection to the instrument, try using amanhattan converter SERIAL/USB.if you don't have this type of converter, you can contact the technical assistance.

CONVERTER C109-50 Transfer rate: up to 225 kbps. USB port; Type A male. RS232 port; 9-pin male. Length 45cm(18 in)

System requirements: USB 1.1 or 2.0 port. Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible

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After installing the converter make sure that the communication port is “COM1”; Follow the below instructions inorder to select the correct port:

Enter in “device manager”

With the right mouse button enter in the port settings

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Enter in the advanced settings

Set as the default port “COM1” Press OK

1.2 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

For good software performance the computer must operate on Windows 2000, XP or a higher version and thehardware protection key driver must be installed.

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Chapter 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

ATTENTIONBefore installing the UTM software shut down all programs in use including all theutilities (TSR, plug-in, etc.)

2.1 PROTECTION KEY INSTALLATION

For protection key installation adhere to the following procedure:- Insert the UTM software CD in the CD-ROM drive of the PC connected to the testing machine (for

further details on the accessories installed on the PC consult the relevant PC literature).- Open the SMARTKEY folder;

- Open the SDI.EXE file.

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- Select the USB option and click on install.

- Once the operation has been completed, click on OK and close the installation form of the hardware key.- Insert the USB key in the relevant free port on the computer and wait for Windows to automatically

detect the presence of a new hardware component.

- Click on NEXT and wait for automatic completion of the operation until the following window appears.This must be closed, clicking on FINISH.

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2.2 APPLICATION INSTALLATION

Insert the UTM CD in the CD-ROM drive of the PC connected to the testing machine (for further details on theaccessories installed on the PC consult the relevant PC literature).Installation starts up automatically and several control windows of the procedure are shown. Follow the videoinstructions and click NEXT for the operation to be completed.

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Click on FINISH to confirm installation completion.

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Chapter 3 SOFTWARE START UP

ATTENTIONBefore starting up the application ensure the RS232 connection cable has beenconnected correctly to one of the serial ports available on the PC. The softwareidentifies connection of the RS232 cable in any available serial port (the manufacturerrecommends the use of the COM1 serial port).

Switch on the machine using the main switch.Start up the UTM II software.Upon start up the display will show the main window;

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3.1 NETWORK CONNECTION

When the computer connects to the equipment via network connection you must set the configurationparameters, then start UTMMII

From the “View” menu, select “Address”

The dialogue window will appear

in the address field, insert the network address of the connected machine, Refer to the manual of the machine toidentify the address

in the address field insert 55555

Close and restart UTMII

3.2 VERIFICATION OF SOFTWARE STATUS

In the main window the software execution status is displayed.The configured icons are as follows:

ICON QUALIFICATION SOFTWAREThe icon is represented on the status bar and it indicates the correct installation of the hardwareprotection key of the software.

This icon means that the hardware key has been correctly installed.

If this icon is displayed the hardware key has not been correctly installed or it is not present.

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ICON CONNECTION MACHINEThe icon is represented on the status bar and shows connection of the machine to the PC.

This icon means that the machine is correctly connected and as a result the test can be started.

This icon however means the machine is not connected to the PC and therefore correct connectionis required, or the communication cable is not present.

3.3 VERIFICATION OF MACHINE STATUS

In the main mask the status of software execution can be visualised.The configured icons are as follows:

ICON FOR LOAD MEASURE CHANNELThe icon is represented on the status bar and shows the correct configuration and calibration of the loadmeasure channel.

This icon means that the load measure channel has been correctly configured and calibrated.

This icon however means that the load measure channel has been incorrectly configured and / orcalibrated.

ICON FOR STROKE MEASURE CHANNELThe icon is represented on the status bar and shows the correct configuration and calibration of thestroke measure channel.

This icon means that the stroke measure channel has been correctly configured and / or calibrated.

This icon however means that the stroke measure channel has been incorrectly configured and / orcalibrated, or it is not present in the machine.

ICON FOR DEFORMATION MEASURE CHANNEL.The icon is represented on the status bar and shows the correct configuration and calibration of thedeformation measure channel.

This icon means that the deformation measure channel has been correctly configured and / orcalibrated.

This icon however means that the deformation measure channel has been incorrectly configured, orit is not present in the machine.

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Chapter 4 TEST SET UP

When starting a test a profile must have been set up; the operator can either create a new profile or use a pre—set one.

4.1 NEW PROFILE

Upon selecting the command the picture 1 mask will appear where a new profile can be set or the last setprofile repeated.

PICTURE 1

The profile consists of the following forms: Test Machine Speed Calculations Graph Certificate.

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4.1.1 TEST

In this form the test and specimen data can be set.

TEST DATAThe test identification data is inserted in this form.Test data can be set in the appropriate field.To add test labels related to the text fields, position the mouse on the left of the test field until the mousecursor changes configuration.Left click with the mouse and the dialogue window for label set up will appear (picture 2).

PICTURE 2

The operator can now complete the technical form of the test to be carried out. Data entered in this formwill be printed out on the certificate at the end of the test.

SPECIMEN DATAThe specimen test data is inserted in this form.The specimen to be examined can be selected by means of the appropriate field (picture 3)

PICTURE 3

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According to the specimen type, dimensions can be inserted into the required fields. Numerical valuesare inserted in the first field while the unit of measure of the specimen type is inserted in the secondfield.Further data relevant to the specimen, can be entered by positioning the mouse on the left of the textfield until the mouse cursor changes configuration.Left click with the mouse and the dialogue window for label set up will appear (picture 4).

PICTURE 4

The operator can now insert further relevant specimen data (picture 5).

PICTURE 5

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4.1.2 MACHINE

The measure channel properties for the machine can be set up in this form (picture 6).

PICTURE 6

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LOAD MEASURE CHANNEL.

- Scale: the lower value in the configuration of the measure channel. This value is set by theManufacturer during machine calibration.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit of the lower value of the measure channel. The measuring unit is setby the Manufacturer during machine calibration.

- Gain: the personalisation value of the lower scale which allows the channel measuring unit to bemodified.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit in which the personalised value of the measure channel is expressed.

- Decimals: the value measured by the measure channel is displayed more accurately.

- Minimum limit: the minimum limit of the measure channel below which, when activated, the conditionsto stop the test are not considered.

- Maximum limit: the safety limit of the measure channel over which, when activated, the test isautomatically stopped.

- Stop: the percentage of the maximum value reached by the measure channel below which, whenactivated, the test is automatically stopped.

- Activation: activates the minimum, maximum and stop limits.

STROKE MEASURE CHANNEL.

- Scale: the lower value in the configuration of the measure channel. This value is set by theManufacturer during machine calibration.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit of the lower value of the measure channel. The measuring unit is setby the Manufacturer during machine calibration.

- Gain: the personalisation value of the lower scale which allows the channel measuring unit to bemodified.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit in which the personalised value of the measure channel is expressed.

- Decimals: the value measured by the measure channel is displayed more accurately.

- Minimum limit: the minimum limit of the measure channel below which, when activated, the conditionsto stop the test are not considered.

- Maximum limit: the safety limit of the measure channel over which, when activated, the test isautomatically stopped.

- Stop: the percentage of the maximum value reached by the measure channel below which, whenactivated, the test is automatically stopped.

- Activation: activates the minimum, maximum and stop limits.

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DEFORMATION MEASURE CHANNEL.

- Scale: the lower value in the configuration of the measure channel. This value is set by theManufacturer during machine calibration.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit of the lower value of the measure channel. The measuring unit is setby the Manufacturer during machine calibration.

- Gain: the personalisation value of the lower scale which allows the channel measuring unit to bemodified.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit in which the personalised value of the measure channel is expressed.

- Decimals: the value measured by the measure channel is displayed more accurately.

- Minimum limit: the minimum limit of the measure channel below which, when activated, the conditionsto stop the test are not considered.

- Maximum limit: the safety limit of the measure channel over which, when activated, the test isautomatically stopped.

- Stop: the percentage of the maximum value reached by the measure channel below which, whenactivated, the test is automatically stopped.

- Activation: activates the minimum, maximum and stop limits.

FORMULA CHANNEL.

- Formula: the measure type that has to be carried out by the virtual channel. The function of themeasure channel depends upon the selected formula in the relevant command.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit in which the value of the virtual measure channel is expressed. Themeasuring unit depends upon the measure type selected in the Formula (e.g. Load = kN).

- Ratio: the amplification index of the measuring channel.

- Unit: shows the measuring unit in which the value of the ratio is expressed.

- Decimals: the value measured by the measure channel is displayed more accurately.

- Minimum limit: the minimum limit of the measure channel below which, when activated, the conditionsto stop the test are not considered.

- Maximum limit: the safety limit of the measure channel over which, when activated, the test isautomatically stopped.

- Stop: the percentage of the maximum value reached by the measure channel below which, whenactivated, the test is automatically stopped.

- Activation: activates the minimum, maximum and stop limits.

SPEED FORMS.The speed forms for the test cycle must be set up in order to carry out the test automatically. Everyspeed form must be named in order to be used. To set the test speed, position the cursor directly belowthe speed form and left click with the mouse.

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PICTURE 7

By left clicking the dialogue window will appear for data entry or modification (picture 8). The operatorcan now name the test speed form.

PICTURE 8

Upon activating the pre-set speed form the window as in picture 7 will be displayed. The measuringspeed values are inserted in this window.

- Speed: the speed value for the selected cycle phase.

- Unit: the measuring unit of the speed for the selected cycle phase and depends on the speed type set.

- Gain: the speed value which will be printed on the test certificate.

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- Unit: speed measuring unit for the selected cycle phase which will appear on the test certificate.

- Load threshold: fixes a load value. Should this value be exceeded when activated, the speed formoptions are triggered.

- Stroke threshold: fixes a stroke value. Should this value be exceeded when activated, the speedform options are triggered.

- Deformation threshold: the deformation value. Should this value be exceeded when activated, thespeed form options are triggered.

- Load tare: when activated, this function resets the load channel value at the start of the test executionform.

- Stroke tare: when activated, this function resets the stroke channel at the start of the test executionform.

- Deformation tare: when activated, this function resets the deformation channel at the start of thespeed form.

- Speed change: when activated and once the pre-set thresholds are reached, it changes automaticallyto the next speed.

- Speed check: triggers test speed performance indicator

- Load zeroing: keeps the value of the load channel as shown on the graph at zero until the setthresholds are reached.

- Stroke zeroing: keeps the value of the stroke channel as shown on the graph at zero until the setthresholds are reached.

- Deformation zeroing: keeps the value of the deformation channel as shown on the graph at zero untilthe set thresholds are reached.

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TEST CYCLE.

This is the sequence of the test forms during the test phase. In the left panel a summary of the set testspeeds can be viewed, whilst in the right panel the speed cycles that the machine is to perform can beviewed (picture 9).

PICTURE 9

In order to add speed forms to the machine cycle, drag the speed names from the “available speeds”panel to the “machine cycle” panel.In order to remove the speed forms drag the speed names from the “machine cycle” panel to the“available speeds” panel.

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4.1.3 CALCULATIONS

On this page the necessary calculations can be set in order to carry out the test (picture 10)

PICTURE 10

For every standard installed, different calculation forms correspond.Select the standard for test execution.Activate the calculations to be carried out by ticking off the items in the calculations list.Every calculation is composed of five fields:

- Symbol: the symbol referring to the selected calculation.

- Calculation unit: the measuring unit suggested for the calculation.

- Ratio: the personalizable coefficient of the measuring unit of calculation.

- Ratio unit: the personalised measuring unit of the calculation.- Parameter: the numerical value, which takes on a different meaning according to the function of thecalculation. This can be a coefficient or a preset result.

For further details on the standards refer to the “APPENDIX” booklet provided with this manual.

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4.1.4 GRAPH

On this page the necessary graph data can be selected for the graph to be produced (picture 11).

PICTURE 11 GRAPH POINTS.

- Series colours: the colours of the points series represented in the graph can be personalised.

- Pointer colours: the colours of the pointer represented in the graph can be personalised.

- Threshold colours: the colours of the thresholds represented in the graph can be personalised.

- Enabled option: the series of points on the graph can be activated.

- Visible option: the series of points on the graph can be visualised.

- Pointers option: according to the test results the pointers can be visualised on the graph.

- Thresholds option: the thresholds of the test speed change can be visualised on the graph.

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GRAPH AXIS.

- Axis name: the name of the axis can be inserted.

- Minimum Axis / Maximum Axis: the minimum and maximum can be set on the field of scalevisualisation on the graph of the channel being checked.

- Increase axis: the scale of the axis can be automatically increased in percentage.

- Limits axis: selects the colour of the channel’s maximum limit and minimum limit.

- Option limits: activates the colour of the channel’s maximum limit and minimum limit.

- Auto scale option: activates the automatic increase of the axis scale.

- Inverted option: activates the inversion of the Cartesian axes.

- Grid option: the grids of the Cartesian axes can be seen when this option is activated.

4.1.5 CERTIFICATE

The test certificate can be personalised on this page (picture 12).

PICTURE 12

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- Titles: the title of the test certificate can be personalised.

- Signatures: signatures to be put on the test certificate can be personalised.

- Header, footer, left, right: the certificate can be adapted on the print sheet of the printer in use. Thenumerical values can be both positive and negative.

- Date: when activated the date can be added to the certificate.

- Standard: when activated the standard can be added to the certificate.

- Graph: when activated the graph can be seen on the certificate.

- Pages: when activated the page number can be seen on the certificate.

4.2 OPEN PROFILE

By selecting the command the dialogue window OPEN PROFILE will appear (picture 13), where a presettest profile can be loaded and implemented.

PICTURE 13

Select the profile and confirm the operation.

4.3 SAVE PROFILE

By selecting the command the dialogue window SAVE PROFILE will appear (picture 14) where the setprofile can be saved on the file.

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PICTURE 14

Select the peripheral on which to save the profile, name it and confirm the operation.

4.4 VIEW PROFILE

By selecting this command the current test profile can be seen. In this case the profile cannot bemodified.

Chapter 5 TEST IMPLEMENTATION

ATTENTION Before carrying out a test a profile must be set.

5.1 MACHINE CONTROL

Before carrying out the test, the machine can be prepared for specimen adaptation by using the keys andcursors seen in picture 15.

PICTURE 15

These keys direct the machine movement.

This key stops the machine movement.By moving the cursors on the two graded bars the machine power or speed can be controlled.

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5.2 MACHINE COMMANDS

The command bar consists of the following buttons:

This command implements the manual tare of all the measuring channels.Should the tare of a single channel be implemented, position the mouse on the command,right click and choose the measuring channel on which to carry out the tare.

This command eliminates the tares of all the measuring channels.Should the tare of a single channel be eliminated, position the mouse on the command, rightclick and choose the measuring channel on which the tare must be eliminated.

This command starts the test. The software will command the appliance according to the dataand limits set in the created or preset profile.The software will implement the first speed of the machine cycle. The test speed can bemade to change by positioning the mouse on the command and right clicking (according tothe sequence of the set machine cycle).

This command stops the test in progress.By positioning the mouse on the command and right clicking, data acquisition can be disabledby each series of points on the graph.

This command carries out test calculations.

This command automatically saves the test carried out.

5.3 MACHINE STATUS

During the test the test course can be visualised by means of the following pictures:

In picture 16 the value of the measure channels can be seen while the test is being carried out.

PICTURE 16

The first field contains the numerical values whilst the second contains the measuring unit.

In picture 17 the machine’s safety status can be instantly verified while the test is being carried out.

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PICTURE 17

The software recognises danger or emergency situations. An alarm alerts the operator to intervention ofsafety devices. This alarm varies according to the machine or test type.

Picture 18 shows machine performance during the test in real time.

PICTURE 18

The image on the left indicates the relative speed, while the one on the right indicates the absolutespeed.

5.4 TEST START UP

After setting a profile, start the test by clicking.The test begins with the first speed setting in the test cycle. To modify the speed, position the mouse on thecommand and right click: a page will appear (picture 19) where the speed can be chosen for the remainder ofthe test.

PICTURE 19

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5.5 TEST END

Should the profile conditions not allow the test to stop automatically the following button can do so..

5.6 RESULT CALCULATION

Results are calculated at the end of the test with this button.The calculations vary according to the standard in use.

5.7 RESULT VISUALISATION

At any time an area of the graph can be enlarged (ZOOM) or the scales of the different graph axes increased ordecreased (SCALE).

ZOOMSelect the desired area with the mouse: position the pointer on the upper left corner of the area to beenlarged. Left click and hold the mouse and drag it to the lower right corner. Once the left button isreleased the area is zoomed in.

SCALEBy left clicking on the lower part of the axis the scale will be decreased whilst left clicking on the higherpart of the axis the scale will be increased.

5.8 PARAMETER MODIFICATION

Should the set measuring parameters not be correct, they can be modified using the “Parameter” command(picture 20).

PICTURE 20

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5.9 RESULT SAVING

Results can be automatically saved at the end of the test using the command.

Chapter 6 FILES

6.1 READING SAVED FILES

Saved test results can be viewed by selecting the command (see picture 21).

PICTURE 21

Prints the pre-selected saved certificate.

Searches for a saved test.

The first saved test can be viewed.

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The previous test can be viewed.

The subsequent test can be viewed.

The last saved test can be viewed.

A new saved test can be added.

The viewed test can be eliminated.

Exits the file.

The file consists of the following forms:

TESTThis form contains the test and specimen identification data (picture 21).

CYCLEThis chart contains the set speed values of the test cycle.A menu for the management of the cycle steps can be viewed by positioning the mouse on the field andright clicking (picture 22).

PICTURE 22

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RESULTSThis chart contains the results of the final test calculations.A menu for the management of the results can be viewed by positioning the mouse on the field and rightclicking (picture 23).

PICTURE 23

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GRAPHThis window contains the final graph of the test (picture 24).

PICTURE 24

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SERIESThis window contains the single points, which constitute the deformation line with the relative load,stroke and deformation values (picture 25).

PICTURE 25

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CERTIFICATEThis form contains the saved graph setting options of the test certificate (picture 26).

PICTURE 26

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NOTEIn this window notes on the test being carried out can be inserted which will subsequently appear on thefinal test certificate (picture 27).

PICTURE 27

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Chapter 7 PRINTING

7.1 PRINT PREVIEW

A preview of the final test certificate can be viewed by selecting this command (picture 28).A menu for the management of the print preview can be viewed by positioning the mouse on the field and rightclicking.

PICTURE 28

7.2 PRINTING

This command prints the current test certificate.

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Chapter 8 DIAGNOSIS

In this section it is possible to verify or carry out the calibration of the test machine.

8.1 DIAGNOSIS

To access the diagnosis page select the Machine command (picture 29).

PICTURE 29

The dialogue window for insertion of the access password will appear (picture 30)

PICTURE 30

Insert the password “mat” and confirm.

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ATTENTIONAccess to this section must be restricted to skilled personnel. The Manufacturerassumes no liability for any damage due to misuse of the machine by unskilledpersonnel.

The page as seen in picture 53 will appear.The page consists of three forms:

- Load.Form relative to the configuration and calibration of the load measure channel.

- Stroke.Form relative to the configuration and calibration of the stroke measure channel.

- Deformation.Form relative to the configuration and calibration of the deformation measure channel.

PICTURE 31

A new calibration can be created.

Inoperative command.

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Inoperative command.

Resets the value of the measuring channel to be calibrated.

Inoperative command.

Saves the calibration carried out.

Memorises the calibration step.

Exits from the diagnosis section.

8.2 MACHINE CALIBRATION

For calibration proceed in the following way:

- Select the key to carry out a new machine calibration.- The dialogue calibration window will appear (picture 32).

PICTURE 32- Confirm to continue calibration.- The page as seen in picture 33 will appear.

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PICTURE 33

- Insert the calibration step in the “REAL VALUE” field.

- Reset the measure channel value with the command.- Using the machine commands take the channel in calibration phase to the identical value as indicated in

the "REAL VALUE” field.

- Once this value has been reached click the command to memorise the “MEASURED VALUE”.- Continue in the same way for all the calibration steps. To add or eliminate calibration steps position the

mouse on the calibration grid and right click: the menu will appear as seen in picture 34.

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PICTURE 34

- Select the command to memorise the implemented calibration. The export calibration dialoguewindow will appear (picture 35): confirm.

PICTURE 35

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SOFTWARE UTM II

Helpsheet - Network configuration lite

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LAN: CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION This document describes how to connect a Control unit and a PC through a cross-cable to obtain a direct connection (point-to-point) with a LAN network support.

a. Connect a cross-cable (Ethernet crossed cable) between unit and PC.

b. UNIT CONFIGURATION:

• Turn the unit on and wait until complete visualization of the main menu.

• Scroll the main menu (key ) until you visualize the control panel icon ( ).

• Touch the control panel icon ( ) and wait the visualization of the menu.

• Scroll the control panel main menu (key ) until you visualize the network configuration icon( ).

• Touch the network configuration icon ( ) and wait the visualization of its relevant screen view.

• Disable the DHCP and set both the IP address and the subnet mask (EXAMPLE IP= 10.0.0.90,MASK=255.255.255.0).

• Confirm the setting pressing the key .

c. PC CONFIGURATION:

• Open the control panel (Start menu – Control panel).

• Double click on the network connection icon.

Disable DHCP

Configuration IP address

Subnet mask configuration

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• Select the correct connection network (there could be more than an icon), press the right mouse button andselect the option properties.

• Select the option internet protocol (TCP/IP) and press the key properties.

• Disable the DHCP and configure both the IP address and the subnet mask (EXAMPLE IP= 10.0.0.99,MASK=255.255.255.0).

• Confirm the setting by pressing the OK key.

d. CHECK CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION

a. Open a DOS-shell (Start menu – Programs – Accessories – Command prompt).

b. Type ping <unit IP address > and press enter (EXAMPLE: ping 10.0.0.90).

c. If the connection and the configuration of the PC and the unit are correct, the unit answers to thecommand you entered and you will obtain a screen view quite similar to the following one:

d. If the connection, or the PC and unit configurations are wrong, the command you entered sends you noanswer in return and the screen view is quite similar to the following one:

Disable DHCP

IP address configuration

Subnet mask configuration

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e. UTM II SOFTWARE SETTINGS

When the computer is connected to the equipment, you need to set the configuration parameters, then you canstart the UTM II.

Select “Address” from the menu Visualize.

A window appears.

In the space Address, type the network address of the connected machine (like in the example photo, insert the same IP address you inserted in the c point). In the port space insert: 55555 Close UTM II and restart it.

f. CHECK SOFTWARE STATUS

In the main mask it is possible to visualize the execution status of the software. The configured icons are the following: ABILITATION SOFTWARE ICON The icon is represented on the title bar and indicates the correct installation of the protection hardware key of the software.

If the icon is represented like this, it means the hardware key is correctly installed.

MACHINE CONNECTION ICON The icon is represented on the bar and it indicates the connection of the machine to the pc.

If the icon is so represented, it means the machine is correctly connected and it is possible to begin the test.

If the icon is represented as follows it means the machine is not connected to the PC and that is necessary to establish it, or that the communication cable is not in. CONNECTION STATUS CONTROL

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The communication status between the machine and the computer is indicated by the colour of the 3 circles of the alarms, if they are white, the connection between the software and the machine is enabled, if they are red, the connection is disabled, or it has been interrupted. Enabled connection Disabled or interrupted connection