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RTM Terminal
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
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Software components......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.10
3.1.11
3.2
3.3
3.4
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This instruction manual is an integral part of the machine and should be read before using the machine and be
safely kept for future reference.
CONTROLS reserves all rights of this manual; no part or whole can be copied without the written permission
of CONTROLS.
The proper use of this machine must be strictly adhered to, any other use must be considered as incorrect.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect use of the machine.
The machine must not be tampered with for any reason. In case of tampering, the manufacturer declines any
responsibility of functioning and safety of the machine.
This manual is published by CONTROLS.
CONTROLS reserves the right to update its manuals without notification in order to correct possible typing
errors, mistakes, updating of information and/or updating of programs and/or accessories.
Such changes will be inserted in the latest edition of the current manual.
This manual in English is the original version. Printed in Italy.
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1.
INTRODUCTION
The RTM (Real-Time Management) Terminal software is designed for transferring test data
acquired by Controls DIGIMAX, PILOT and AUTOMAX testing machines onto a PC. It
can be used as a simple and cost-effective method of getting the data onto a PC when the
more advanced software package associated with these machines (DataManager, 82SW/DM) has not been purchased.
WARNING:
Improper use of compression machines can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment. Refer to the relevant COMPACT-Line compression machine and SMARTLine Console instruction manuals for safety information and procedures for correct use of
the machines.
Any use of the equipment other than that described in the relevant instruction manuals
will void the warranty terms of the equipment.
1.1
Main features
Compatible with DIGIMAX, PILOT and AUTOMAX compression machines and
SMART-Line control consoles
Data can be transferred to a PC in real-time or after the test(s) have been saved on the
testing device
Operates in MS Windows
Test setup information can also be transferred to the PC
Italian and English languages can be selected
NOTE:
82-SW/TRM RTM Terminal software is only compatible with the new COMPACT-Line
and SMART-Line control consoles with firmware version 3.0.0. It cannot be used with
older products.
NOTE:
A LAN cable is required for connecting the testing device to a PC.
1.2
1.3
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carefully.
Change description
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2.
2.1
Computer specifications
The minimum requirements of the PC are as follows:
Pentium 4 CPU 3GHz
1Gb of free hard disk space
Microsoft Windows XP or higher operating system
RAM memory:
- for Windows XP or Vista: minimum 1GB; recommended 2GB
- for Windows 7: minimum 2GB; recommended 4GB
CD-ROM drive
One free RJ45 network port
Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with colour quality set to 32 bit
2.2
2.2.1
Numerical format
The RTM Terminal software uses a point symbol as a decimal separator. Check the setting
on the system PC as follows:
1. From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel and select Regional and
Language Options from the list (see Fig. 2-1).
Fig. 2-1
2. In the window that appears, click the Customize button (see Fig. 2-2).
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Fig. 2-2
3. In the next window, make sure that the settings are the same as shown in Fig. 2-3 below.
Note that the Decimal symbol is . and the Digit grouping symbol is blank.
Fig. 2-3
4. Click Apply if any changes were made before clicking OK to close the window.
5. Click OK to close the previous window and then close the Control Panel.
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NOTE:
It is important that the UAC settings are configured as described below. If the settings
are not correct, it will not be possible to register the software and the test results database
and language customisation will not function.
1. From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel and select Action Center (see
Fig. 2-4).
Fig. 2-4
2. Select Change User Account Control Settings (see Fig. 2-5).
Fig. 2-5
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Fig. 2-6
4. Click OK, close Control Panel and restart the PC.
If the UAC settings are changed after the software has been installed, the software must
be re-installed otherwise the changes will not be effective.
2.2.3
Wifi settings
If the system PC has Windows XP operating system* with a wireless internet connection, the
connection must be disabled. The procedure is as follows:
1. From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel and select Network
Connections (see Fig. 2-7).
Fig. 2-7
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2. In the window that appears, select the wireless network and right-mouse click. From the
menu, select Disable (see Fig. 2-8).
Fig. 2-8
3. Check that the connection status is Disabled (see Fig. 2-9). Close the Network
Connections panel and then close Control Panel.
Fig. 2-9
* To check which operating system the PC has, open Control Panel and select System.
Details of the operating system can be found on the General tab (see below).
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IP Address
The properties of the LAN card must be set as shown in Fig. 2-10 below. If needed,
instructions for opening this panel can be found at:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-TCP-IP-settings (for windows 7) or
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-TCP-IP-settings (for Windows
Vista)
Tick the Validate settings upon exit box, if there is one.
Fig. 2-10
2.2.5
Fig. 2-11
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2. For a Windows XP operating system - in the Power Options panel, select the Power
Schemes tab and select Never for the all the available power off settings (see Fig.
2-12). Click OK to save the changes and close the panel and then close the Control
Panel.
Fig. 2-12
3. For a Windows 7 or Vista operating system in the Power Options window, select the
power plan marked as recommended and then click Change plan settings (see Fig.
2-13). Select Never for all the available power off settings and then click Save
changes (see Fig. 2-14). Close the Control panel.
Fig. 2-13
Fig. 2-14
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Fig. 2-15
NOTE:
The device must connect directly to the LAN port of the PC. The device must not be
connected to the PC via a hub.
If the PC is connected to a network, the device must be connected to a second, separate
LAN card installed in the PC. If the network connection is wireless a second LAN card is
not necessary, but refer to Section 2.2.3 on Wifi settings.
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Fig. 2-16
3. Follow the instructions given on screen.
If necessary, you can return to the previous window at any point during the installation
by clicking the Back button.
The default destination for the installation files is C:\Program Files\RTM Terminal.
4. When the installation is finished, restart the PC. After the PC has restarted, the software
is ready to use.
If you want to create a shortcut to run the software from the desktop of the PC, rightmouse click on the desktop screen and select NewShortcut from the menu (see Fig.
2-17). Then follow the instructions given on screen, selecting RTM Terminal.exe as
the target of the shortcut.
Fig. 2-17
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Fig. 2-18
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3.1
Software components
The main parts of the software are described below. See Fig. 3-1.
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.6
3.1.11
3.1.9
3.1.7 3.1.8
3.1.10
Fig. 3-1
3.1.1
Connection button
Activates / deactivates the connection between the testing device and the computer.
The buttons indicate the status of the connection as follows:
When the button has a red cross it means that the computer is CONNECTED
to the device.
When the button has a green tick it means that the computer is NOT
CONNECTED to the device.
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
Save button
Saves all the data in the Data window to a text (.txt) file.
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When the button is clicked, a standard Windows save file dialogue box opens so you can
choose a name and location for saving the data.
3.1.5
3.1.6
Options button
Opens a panel where the language of the software can be chosen. See Fig. 3-2.
The languages available are English and Italian.
Fig. 3-2
3.1.7
Information button
Opens a panel containing Controls company information and the software version number.
Click the close button in the top left hand corner of the panel to close it.
3.1.8
Close button
Closes the software.
3.1.9
Data window
Contains all the test data transferred from the testing device.
Use the scroll bar on the right of the window to scroll through the data.
3.1.10
Message bar
Displays details of the latest activity of the software with the date and time that the activity
occurred.
3.1.11
Connection status
Indicates the status of the connection between the computer and the testing device.
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Fig. 3-3
2. Select your prefered language from the drop-down list in the panel that appears (Fig.
3-4).
Fig. 3-4
3.
4.
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Connection status
Fig. 3-5
Fig. 3-6
4. From the Main Menu of the device, select File Manager (Fig. 3-7).
Fig. 3-7
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5. From the File Manager (Test Archive) screen of the device (Fig. 3-8), select the test
you want to transfer using the arrow keys.
Fig. 3-8
6. Click the Import data button on the software to open communication with the device
(see Fig. 3-9).
When communication is opened the light on the button pulses red and yellow to show
that the software is ready for data transfer.
Fig. 3-9
7. Press the Options command on the device (see Fig. 3-10) and from the options that are
shown, select the Transfer command to start the transfer.
Fig. 3-10
After a few seconds you will see the data appear in the Data window of the software.
The test information is at the top, followed by the test data (the first column is time in
seconds and load in kilonewtons is in the second column).
If you want to save the test in its own individual text file, skip to step 8.
Alternatively, if you want to save mulitiple tests in one text file, simply repeat steps 5 to 7
with other tests and the new data will be appended to the existing data in the Data window.
When you have transferred all the files you want, proceed to step 8.
8. Click the Save button in the software and enter a name and location to save the data.
The data is saved as a text (.txt) file.
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9. To transfer another test and save it as an individual file, click the Clear data button to
delete the existing test from the Data window and then repeat steps 5 to 8.
10. When you have finished, click the Import data button to close communication.
3.4
4. Set the test up according to the instructions given in the relevant instructions manual(s)
of the testing device. Continue with the procedure until you reach the Test Run screen
of the device (Fig. 3-11) but dont start the test yet.
Fig. 3-11
5. Click the Save real-time data button (Fig. 3-12) on the software and, in the standard
Windows save file dialogue box that appears, enter a name and location to save the
data.
Fig. 3-12
The data will be saved as a text (.txt) file.
After you have entered the filename, communication is opened and the light on the
button pulses red and yellow to show that the software is ready for data transfer.
6. When youre ready, start the test on the device.
As the test progresses you will see the data being recorded in the Data window of the
software. (The data is recorded in two columns the first is time in seconds and the
second is load in kilonewtons.)
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Only the test data is transferred; the test information is not recorded in the file on the
PC. Acquisition of data on the PC starts and stops simultaneously with the start and end
of the test on the device. Data is saved to the text file in real-time.
7. When the test has finished, click the Save real-time data button on the software to
finish the procedure and save the file.
8. To run another test, simply repeat steps 4 to 7.
Although the data for the next test will be appended to the existing data in the data
window, the saved text file will only contain data for the new test. If required, you can
delete the old test from the Data window before starting the next test by clicking the
Clear data button.
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Connection status
2.
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