Microlog Series Module Manager and Firmware Install
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1. Choose the folder where you will store the calibration data and click Save WARNING Failure to back up your calibration data may result in a loss of calibration data Step 5 Installation Procedure O From the Window s taskbar select Start All Programs SKF Microlog Microlog OS Loader The Microlog OS Loader application opens and automatically begins the installation procedure on the Microlog ESF CMC Livingston 05 Loader z i xj SKF CMC Livingston os Loader v3 06 bukdi 215 Initiaising 25 loading process 05 loader thread started Waking for RAPI connection bo ba established RAPI concection established Wark SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 During the installation the Microlog will reboot several times and multiple screens display Disrupting or disconnecting the Microlog from the PC will cause the installation procedure to terminate If the following message box displays then the ActiveSync connection with the unit needs to be re established SKF CMC Livingston OS Loader xi s Retry ActiveSync connection J Make sure the device is connected via ActiveSync The Following may aid to establish an ActiveSync connection Physically re connect the device Soft reboot 2 7 8 9 keys held down simultaneously Ce ActiveSync should automatically connect to the unit You may need to2. 00 o Uninstall Hide Select Esc Figure 1 The Module Manager Screen i e Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the module whose icon you wish to hide or show and press the third function button to either Hide or Show its icon SKF Reliability Systems N F 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA BG Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 gt If you wish to show or hide multiple modules simultaneously highlight each module in turn and press Select A check box appears next to each selected module If you select multiple modules and some are hidden while others are shown the Show Hide button reflects the status of the highlighted module When it is pressed modules that already reflect that status will not be affected e Press the Esc function key when you have finished hiding or showing modules to exit the Module Manager Uninstalling Modules The Uninstall function button on the Module Manager screen allows you to completely remove highlighted selected modules from the Microlog s internal memory This can be useful if memory is low and you do not intend to use the module Refer to the instructions for hiding module icons above and select the Uninstall function button rather than Hide gt If you later decide to purchase a module you have uninstalled it may be reinstalled Refer to Installing Modules later in this document for details Purchasing Additional Modules
3. If you purchase an additional module you will receive a license key that is used to activate the pre installed module on the Microlog To purchase a module license key contact your local SKF office and provide your Microlog s serial number and unit ID The serial number is located on the asset label on the rear of the unit The unit ID is displayed on the Help menu s About box Once you have received a 7 digit license key you can activate the module To activate a preinstalled module e f necessary unhide the module that you have purchased using the steps described under Hiding and Showing Icons above This places the module s icon on the Main Menu e Select the module s icon on the Main Menu and press an Enter button If the module is unlicensed a prompt appears asking for the license key e Enter the 7 digit license key for this module and press OK SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 Mam Hanu amp B ROUTE NONROUTE EEN RECORDER CONF CHECK Sages BAL ABKOING HEF SETTLE ocon d Ok cancel Bksp Figure 2 The Enter License Key Prompt Once the module is activated successfully the license key is no longer required when the module is selected SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 11
4. Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 R EA Windows Security ka Windows can t verity the publisher of this driver software i Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway nly install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or dise Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information w See details e Turn the Microlog on and connect the Microlog to the host PC using the CMAC 5095 CA 38 USB Power Splitter Cable or by placing the unit on the docking station e Microsoft ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre launches and asks to Set Up a Partnership Select No and click Next ActiveSync displays its Connected dialog The required drivers are now installed and the Microlog is able to communicate with the host PC SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 4
5. 96 3531 Firmware Installation The Microlog firmware is pre installed on the unit This procedure details steps necessary to reinstall or upgrade your Microlog s firmware CAUTION Remove memory card before installation CAUTION The installation procedure removes all data from the Microlog including ROUTEs ROUTE and non ROUTE data and stored module data and setups e Before you start this upgrade procedure back up any module data you wish to retain and use SKF ptitude Analyst software to upload any POINT data you have collected Refer to your Microlog User Manual for instructions OR e When prompted by the Microlog OS Loader application click Yes to backup both Module Data and ROUTEs during the installation In this case Module Data and ROUTEs are automatically restored to the unit at the end of the Firmware Installation process Prerequisite Knowledge Before performing this procedure you should be familiar with e How to use the Microlog keypad and buttons e How to connect the Microlog to your PC This information can be found in the Microlog Series User Manual You should also be familiar with Personal Computers PC the Windows Operating System OS and should know how to use Windows Explorer to browse folders Requirements The following items are required to complete this procedure e Microlog unit to be updated e Microlog USB Power splitter cable CMAC 5095 provided with your Microlog kit e Firm
6. Installing Modules You may need to reinstall Microlog modules e g if you have previously uninstalled modules to free up disk space gt To reinstall modules reinstall the firmware as described above in the Firmware Installation section This will reinstall all modules and the data collector application Note that saved module setup parameters license key information and module data are stored in separate files and not affected by module reinstallation You may in the future purchase modules which were not available at the time of the Microlog firmware release In this case you will receive the new module in one of two forms e a complete new OS update that includes the data collector application and all modules including the new module e an installer that installs only the new module and its associated support files In either case reference the instructions in the Firmware Installation section If the new installer only installs the new module then the options to back up module and ROUTE data are typically not offered since the existing data files are not affected by the installation Uninstalling the Module Installer from the PC Once modules have been installed on the Microlog you may uninstall the module installer from the PC e Open the Windows Control Panel e Select Add or Remove Programs e Select the module installer Microlog Module Installer 4 and click Remove Select Yes at the confirmation The module insta
7. Microlog Series Module Manager and Firmware Install Procedure This document details important module management information and firmware installation instructions not described in the product user manual Important For ease of use it is strongly suggested that you print this document and perform its procedures from the printed copy Overview This document details two procedures e Module Management control which module icons appear on the Microlog Main Menu screen and install uninstall modules from the unit e Installing your Microlog Series firmware this may be necessary for firmware upgrades or in the event firmware must be reinstalled for any reason Refer to the appropriate section for each procedure First Time Connection to PC The procedures in this document require a USB connection between your Microlog and host PC If you have not previously connected to your Microlog you should first verify that ActiveSync Win XP or Mobile Device Centre Win 7 is installed on your PC If it is not you must download and install it There are also specific drivers that must be installed for communication with the Microlog See below for details Installing ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre To download a free version of Microsoft ActiveSync XP or Mobile Device Centre Win 7 and for details on how to use them contact the Microsoft Corporation via their website at www microsoft com Run the installation program and fol
8. llector firmware and the latest versions of all the Modules Any previously licensed modules are still licensed and calibration data is restored automatically The date time and timezone are also set to match your computer s current settings gt If you have purchased new Microlog modules that you have not previously used you should install them at this time Refer to the Installing Modules section earlier in this document to do so Restoring Previously Backed Up Calibration Data If necessary you can restore previously backed up calibration data at any time gt Refer to the Microlog s user manual for detailed instructions O On your PC run the Calibration Manager O Click Restore Cal Select the calibration data file you saved in step 4 and click Save Module Management The Microlog is always shipped with all available modules pre installed whether purchased or not However modules that were not purchased are inactive dimmed module icons and will require a license key entry to activate before use Module management consists of e Using the Module Manager to hide or show module icons e g hide inactive module icons e Uninstalling modules you do not intend to use e g to free up internal disk space uninstall inactive modules e Activating modules with a license key e g after purchase activate a pre installed module e Installing Modules e g reinstall a module you previously uninstalled SKF Reliabili
9. ller is removed from the PC Document Part Number 32210100 EN Revision C 08 11 SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531
10. low the on screen instructions Once installed you must configure ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre to communicate through the USB port To do so select the File menu s Connection Settings option and enable the Allow USB connection option SKF Reliability Systems S 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 USB Drivers for Microlog To facilitate communication between the Microlog and a host PC you must first install specific Windows driver files onto the host PC To install the driver files e Run the SKF USB Driver Installer v 4 msi installer from the Product CD s USB Driver folder to copy the driver files to the PC in a known location e Once installed connect the Microlog to the PC using the CMAC 5095 CA 38 USB Power Splitter Cable or by placing the unit on the docking station e When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the PC press Cancel e Then on the PC run the driver installer located at Start All Programs SKF USB Driver Install e Follow the on screen instructions to install the new USB drivers When the following message appears select Continue Anyway Win XP or Install the driver software anyway Win 7 Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware SKF Microlog has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important
11. ty Systems Y K 6271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 Hiding and Showing Icons Icons for modules that are not activated appear dimmed The Microlog Module Manager allows you to hide pre installed module icons For example you may choose to hide all the inactive dimmed icons You can also use the Module Manager to show previously hidden icons For example if you decide to purchase and activate a module whose icon has been hidden you first need to show the icon gt You may hide and show icons for both active and inactive modules gt Once an icon is hidden its module is not represented on the Main Menu in the About box or on the splash screen when the unit is powered on or the application is restarted To hide or show module icons e From the Main Menu screen select the Setup icon e Press the Modules function button The Module Manager displays a list of installed modules Modules with hidden icons are shown in square brackets The third function button displays Hide if the highlighted module s icon is not hidden or Show if the highlighted module s icon is hidden gt On the Microlog GX press the O Shift key to display the Modules and Hide Show function buttons Module Manager 17 47 Select the modules to delete Module Name Version O RECORDER OFRF 1 24 CONF CHECK 1 24 BUMP TEST 1 24 BALANCING 1 24
12. ust first run the Microlog v OS Loader msi file to install the Microlog OS Loader application files on your PC You will use the Start menu to run the installation application gt If an earlier version of the OS Loader is installed it is recommended that you first uninstall it using the Control Panel s Add Remove Programs O Double click the acquired Microlog v OS Loader msi An installation wizard launches Follow the on screen instructions to install the Microlog OS Loader application that will be used to install the new firmware on the Microlog Step 3 Establish an ActiveSync Connection O Connect the Microlog to the host PC using the CMAC 5095 CA 38 USB Power Splitter Cable or by placing the unit on the docking station gt If you have not previously established an ActiveSync connection with the Microlog refer to First Time ActiveSync Use earlier in this document SKF Reliability Systems Y K 6271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 Microsoft ActiveSync launches and asks to Set Up a Partnership Select NO and click Next ActiveSync displays its Connected dialog Step 4 Back up the Calibration Data Now that an ActiveSync connection is established you can back up the Microlog s calibration data gt Refer to the Microlog s user manual for detailed instructions O On your PC run the Calibration Manager Click Save Cal
13. wait several seconds e f ActiveSync does not automatically connect to the unit then try the following Disconnect and re connect the USB cable or remove replace the unit in its docking station Power the unit off and on again Perform a soft reboot hold down the 2 7 8 9 keys simultaneously e Click Yes to continue with the installation You are prompted to back up module data for example Run up Coast down measurements If you choose to backup this data it is automatically restored later in the firmware installation process Any module data not backed up is erased Microlog OS Loader Select x Backup Modules Data You are also be prompted similarly to backup ROUTEs If backed up then these are also automatically restored later in the firmware installation process Any ROUTEs not backed up are erased SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 O When complete the Microlog OS Loader displays a message indicating firmware installation is complete Click OK CAUTION Do not disconnect the Microlog from the computer until you see the message that the firmware installation process is complete Disconnecting the Microlog too early can result in loss of calibration files ROUTE data or Module Data Click Exit to close the Microlog OS Loader After a successful installation your Microlog is up to date with the latest Data Co
14. ware installation files on CD or from internet download SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court e San Diego California 92123 USA Telephone 1 858 496 3400 e FAX 1 858 496 3531 O Firmware Installation Overview The firmware installation upgrade procedure follows these general steps Step 1 Acquire the firmware installation files Step 2 Install the Firmware Installation File on your host PC Step 3 Establish an ActiveSync connection between your Microlog and your host PC Step 4 Run the Calibration Manager to create a backup of your Microlog s calibration data Step 5 Follow the nstallation Procedure to run the installation files Step 1 Acquire the Firmware Installation File The firmware installation file is provided in one of two ways e f you are reinstalling existing firmware the installation file Microlog v OS Loader msi can be found in the FIRMWARE directory on the Product CD e f you are upgrading the firmware to a new version you will be provided the firmware installation file Microlog v OS Loader msi on a CD or via download from an SKF site Step 2 Run the Firmware Installation File to Install the Microlog OS Loader files on the PC gt From this point on use the displayed checkboxes to record your progress through the installation The Microlog s firmware installation procedure requires you to perform the firmware installation from the host computer Therefore you m
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