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1. The software will first start to scan for primary units The Configuration Progress field will then display the following Scanning for Primary Unit ASSOCIATED OM EEE we serur SYSTEM PARAMETERS Setup System Parameters If a primary unit is found the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Primary Unit Unit Found Unit Found Serial USB Address X where X is the value of the serial port The Omnia also supports GPIB and Ethernet communications If a primary unit is not found upon scanning the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Primary Unit No Unit Found 2 Di ASSOCIATED gt Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration aj Configuration Progress Scanning for Primary Unit No Unit Found Print Security Barcode Demo startup Primary Unit 620L Unit Remote Scanners Auto File Loading Calibration Enable Omnia Type Demo Communication Type El bl El p Address Comm Port 4 Y Omnia 8004 Type of Unit Read configuration from the instrument Serial Number This button will automatically update all a settings in this panel The communication 12 31 1903 __ Calibration Due Date parameters will not be changed Note The setting s below are not communicated to Omnia and are used when saving test files Be sure that these settings match the settings that are configu
2. Here you may select 0 which is the default that turns OFF all of the scanner channels or you may select a number anywhere from 1 8 if you have a single 8 Channel scanner or 1 16 for two 8 Channel scanners and the HS 16 scanners or up to 80 channels for the SC6540 The number selected refers to the output that will be active during the Ground Bond test For example if you select the number 8 then channel 8 will activate and supply high current during the Ground Bond test and all other channels will be open or inactive on that scanner CAUTION When the system includes more than one remote scanner it is highly recommended that only one scanner be active at any time for Ground Bond testing The Ground Bond test is performed at a given test current so if more than one output channel 36 A ASSOCIATED 1s active then the current will split between these channels and you will not run a valid test at the desired test current You will not receive an accurate indication of the measured resistance Therefore check that only one scanner is configured for output and all other scanners have the channel selection equal to 0 Set All Scanners If you desire to view all scanners at one time select Set All Scanners from the Edit menu the following window will open gt Set All Scanners Local Scanner s Ghanako l tdt a Channels 1 40 OK Cancel Help SC6540 Address 11 HS 16 Address 12 HS 16 Address 13 SCB540 Address 14 a ist 84 e 3 EENEN
3. Replaces the step that is selected with the new step 30 ASSOCIATED Additional parameters that are associated with the entire test file as apposed to each step are located in the File Parameters menu The Data file should be selected 1f you desire to store these results in a data file on the computer Once you have selected this option you will be prompted for the data file name which can be created or an existing one can be selected Also confirm that the Fail Stop Selection is correct See the section on the File Parameters menu for more detail File creation Example On Omnia model 8004 or 8104 there are five different types of tests you can perform AC Withstand ACW DC Withstand DCW Insulation Resistance IR Ground Bond GND and Continuity CONT For our example we will run a Ground Bond test first then an AC Withstand test and finally an IR test We want to run these three tests in sequence and automatically 1 Be sure that the first step on the list is highlighted Using the mouse click on Ground Bond GND tab This will bring up the GND Test Parameters page 2 Set your parameters for the Ground Bond Test on the right hand side of the window Go to the Edit menu and select Insert You should see a summary of the test at step number 1 3 Highlight step number 2 in the step list Now click AC Withstand ACW tab with your mouse Go to the Edit menu and select Insert You should see a summary of the test at s
4. Test 6 Timer 1 0 5 oltage 1 25 kV Total Current 0 012 m Real Current 0 002 m 55 80 ME 3 QTE TUDE y o Cursor 0 E el amp Data File OmniaUpdate020225 data txt Esport File 45 ASSOCIATED Dates Filter You may review test results within a certain time frame by checking the box labeled Dates Filter After selecting this box you must enter a starting date and an ending date in the appropriate fields If no date range is specified than the default is all date ranges and all data will be displayed Serial Numbers Filter You may review test results within a serial number range by checking the box labeled Serial Numbers Filter After selecting this box you must select a starting serial number and an ending serial number in the appropriate fields Model Numbers Filter You may review test results within a model number range by checking the box labeled Model Numbers Filter After selecting this box you must select a starting model number and an ending model number in the appropriate fields Load File Select this function from the File menu if you wish to view data from another file It will reopen the file window As in the previous case just select the path and file name you wish to review Refresh If the window was opened previous to executing tests then the data displayed will not be current Use the Refresh function to update t
5. By clicking on the colored box of the graphic representation you can setup each individual channel To set an output for High Voltage or Cont Check go to the desired channel and click the mouse on the box The 37 ASSOCIATED box will turn RED indicating a High output To set an output for Return go to the desired channel and click the mouse on the box twice The box will turn GREEN indicating a Low position When the box is BLACK the channel is Open or inactive Clicking the mouse multiple times will change the color from Black to Red to Green and back to Black again in a continuous loop Note On scanner model HS 16 the Continuity mode is configured to run through the HV matrix not Ground Bond This mode requires special connections to be made to the HS 16 When you select a Ground Bond test GND from the Setup Test Parameters window the Ground Bond scanner settings will be visible Here you may select 0 which is the default that turns OFF all of the scanner channels or you may select a number anywhere from 1 8 if you have a single 8 Channel scanner or 1 16 for two 8 Channel scanners and the HS 16 scanners or up to 80 channels for the SC6540 The number selected refers to the output that will be active during the Ground Bond test For example if you select the number 8 then channel 8 will activate and supply high current during the Ground Bond test and all other channels will be open or inactive on that scanner CAUTION It is hig
6. File Edit File Parameters Window C Program Files Associated Research Autoware f 9 584565T oaster Omnia Output High Low 4k 0 cai a D 00m C Oud 105 Ser air e i 25 004 100mol i SCB540 Address 11 Channels 1 40 Setup Test Parameters window The Setup Test Parameters window is where you will build the test or sequence of steps that will be used to perform tests in the Run Window Creating test programs To build the files first choose the group of parameters for the test you want to perform by selecting the tab at the top of the parameters section Once the test type is selected add it to the step list by using the insert function from the edit menu To add more steps select the next available blank step on the list and insert additional tests NOTE All Omnia and 620L tests steps must be grouped together by each respective unit For example the system will not accept a test sequence that starts with an Omnia hipot test then switches to a 620L line leakage test and then back to an Omnia test The test parameters for each step can be reviewed or edited at any time by selecting the step from the step list and the parameters will automatically be displayed The edit menu contains other functions for creating and editing the test program they include Delete Delete All and Replace Delete Deletes the step that is selected Delete All Deletes all the steps in the file Replace
7. Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also be able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 47 ssoc Where to go if you need more Information All versions of Autowa
8. P Settings Editor Dip Switch Binary Value 3 This Computer s I P Address 192 168 1 26 This Computer s Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 This Computer s Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 IJP Address MAC Address l Model Serial Number Firmware 192 168 1 125 00 20 44 95 3B 69 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 8106 9520476 Version 3 41 SC6 2 00 00 20 44 B0 6D 48 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 2 00 If two scanners have the same dip switch configuration the user will be warned and Autoware will recommend that the configuration be changed to the next available decimal value e Scanner Identification Conflict Two of your devices share the same dip switch value This might make it hard to differentiate between the two Current configuration of offending units Recormmended setting A unit can also be edited by using the SCAN CHANGE I P and RECOVER USING MAC buttons located at the bottom of the I P Settings Editor screen The user can also receive information about the I P Settings Editor with the HELP button SCAN Pressing this button will initiate a full scan of the network Any units connected to the network will then be displayed on this screen CHANGE I P This feature will allow the user to manually change the I P address of a unit on the network The user must first highlight a unit on the network to use this feature If
9. m l 0 002 m 1 0s ACWiths Pass Pass 1 25kV 0 012 m l 0 003 m 1 0 _ a Data File 4 OmniaUpdate020225 data txt Export File Examine Statistics window The statistics window is where you will review all data logging activity When you first enter this window you will be prompted to choose a path and a file for review Select the file you would like to review the statistics from and click OK Again it is recommended that you store all your saved data in a similar file format extension and directory Once you have selected the data file the system defaults to a Summary of Tests view of the test data as shown in the window above The current file s path and file name are displayed on the lower part of the window for easy monitoring You may also display selected information in graph format directly through the Examine Statistics mode in Autoware This is done by selecting the test type test result and step and then by selecting the parameter you wish to graph in the display field The graph below is one example gt Examine Statistics Alles Fie Window i ph Voltag Starting Ending Display Graph Voltage kV w E rr Test Type AC Withstand w TestDate 201 01 02 5112 31 02 I Dates Filter Test Result Al w Serial Number L I Serial Numbers Filter Step Number All Y Model Number IT Model Numbers Fiter kY Voltage vs Event Cursor 6 3
10. of the instrument ID several additional parameters may be set You may check All Tests will Pass which will simulate the passing of all DUT s tested or you may set a of tests to FAIL When executing tests in the demo mode the test results will be controlled by these two parameters If All Tests will Pass is selected then the Percent Failures value will be ignored and all test results will indicate Pass 19 A ASSOCIATED When All Tests will Pass is not selected then the program uses the Percent Failure value to generate an approximate failure rate based on this number For example if the percent failure value is 20 2 out of 10 tests will generate a failure result Barcode Scanner If you select the Tab labeled Barcode Scanner will see the settings shown below B Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration S11 Omnia 8006 GPIB 8 Primary Unit HS 16 Scanner Auto File Loading Calibration Print Security Barcode Demo Startup Barcode Fields ip M Model Number Serial Number Model First Field I Barcode Required to Execute Test Single Barcode IV Single Concatenated Barcode 10 of Characters in First Field Enter zero to use the delimiter Delimiter Character Be carefull of extra spaces Barcode Scanner Setup window showing concatenated barcode setup If you desire to use a barcode in your system to capture Model or Serial numb
11. saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 44 ASSOCIATED EXAMINE STATISTICS gt Eramine Statistics File Window i abam el Sting Eg Display RawDataFile Te Toa TestDate 401 01 02 j I Dates Filter Serial Number __ FF Serial Numbers Filter Model Number Data File PC File Name File Step Test Typt Pass Fail Test R 1 AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25 kV 0 012 m 0 003 m l 1 0 s Pass Pass Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia Prompt Omnia _ Prompt Omnia AC Withs Pass T25RV 0 012 m l 0 001 mA 1 05 AC Withs Pass 1 25kv 0 012 m 0 002 mA 1 0s ACWiths Pass Pass 1 25kV 0 012 m4 0 002 m 1 0s AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25 kV 0 012 m 0 002 m 1 0s AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25k 0 012 m 0 001 m 1 0s Jn 2 E 2 3 ii AC Withs Pass Pass ta 1 jE T 2 3 1 AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25KY 0 012 m4 0 003 m l 1 0s AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25KV 0 012 m 0 002 m 1 05 AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25kV 0 012 mA 0 002 mA 1 0s AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25kV 0 012 m4 0 003 mA 1 0s AC Withs Pass Pass 1 25kKV 0 011
12. tests The File Name may display a file named TEMP for File Number 1 This name and number is used when a PC file has been loaded A temporary file is created in Omnia s memory to store all of the test parameters so the test can be performed When a PC file is in use the indicator at the bottom of the screen labeled Corresponding PC File will show the filename and path of the PC file that was loaded In the lower left hand corner of this window the specified file and path in which you are logging data is shown If the box indicates Not Saving to File this means that in the Setup Test Parameters window you did not check the box in the File Parameters menu labeled Save Test Results and or did not specify the file and path in which you are logging test data To save test data you must return to the Setup Test Parameters window and make these changes NOTE When using a system of an Omnia and 620L all the test types from one unit must be done in sequence and then the tests from the other unit added to that sequence For example in setting up an AC Withstand test DC withstand test and several line leakage tests the AC Withstand test and DC withstand test must be configured in sequence The 40 oc system cannot rotate between performing tests from an Omnia then a 620L and then an Omnia again All tests associated with a unit must be grouped together Barcode This window also has fields for Model and Serial number input The data for the
13. the Password Edit User Detail New users will be added in this window Existing users may also be edited here using the Edit key If you wish to enable security then you must check the box at the top of the panel Security Mode On When adding a new user you click on the Add New User key The window shown below will open Enter an alpha numeric User ID Password Password Confirmation and desired security level There are four security levels to choose Run Only Edit Setups Recall Setups and Full System Access Run Only This is the most restricted mode of user access The user can only initiate a test reset a failure or abort a test 16 A ASSOCIATED Recall Setups This mode allows the user to recall previously configured test setups but it does not allow any editing of the parameters In this mode the user is restricted from access to the Setup Test Parameters window Edit Setups In this mode the user can recall and edit test parameters Full System Access In this mode the user has full access level to all instrument setup parameters as well as software configuration and security levels Access at this level should be restricted to System Administrators 17 ASSOCIATED Auto Load Parameters If you select the Tab labeled Auto File Loading you will see the settings shown below gt Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration JE Omnia 8104 Demo Mode a Security Barcode
14. when model 8005 8006 8105 or 8106 is selected This field is used to activate the ability to control the HV that is applied to the 11 A ASSOCIATED Line and Neutral connectors of the DUT Outputs on model 8005 8006 8105 or 8106 When this field is checked the HV Output selection on the Setup Test Parameters window will be enabled for HV test types ACW DCW and IR When it is left unchecked the HV Output selection will not be visible on the Setup Test window NOTE This selection will not change the System Setting in the Hardware menu on the Omnia hardware If this function is required be sure that the hardware is configured to match the selection in this window If the selection does not match the hardware then errors will occur when saving files to Omnia 620L Unit This set of parameters is used to setup the communication to the hardware If you select the tab labeled 620L unit you will see the settings shown below Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration 3 12 omnia 8106 GPIB 8 amp 620L GPIB 9 Print Security Barcode Demo Startup Primary Unit 620L Unit Remote Scanners Auto File Loading Calibration Enable 620L Type GPIB Communication Type View available communication connections 1 Ej Address Comm Port 620 Type of Unit Read configuration from the instrument j 87654 Serial Number This button will automatically update all settings in this panel The communicati
15. 06 8104 8105 8106 and 620L It offers you complete control of the instrument setups as well as the ability to capture test results This manual will provide complete operating instructions The Help Windows within the software offer the same procedures as this manual SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e National Instruments GPIB interface card Not needed with RS232 e GPIB connection cables Not needed with RS232 e One available serial port two with remote scanner Not needed with GPIB e Microsoft Windows 9x 2000 XP or Windows NT e PC with Pentium Processor e CD ROM drive e 32 MB RAM minimum 64MB recommended e 40 MB free disk space on your hard drive INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Insert the Autoware compact disk into your CD ROM drive A Readme txt file is also available in the root directory of the CD with additional install information Select the Run command from the Start menu Click the browse button and select the CD ROM drive Double click or run the program called Setup exe within the 8456 subdirectory FP IS Follow the instructions within the Setup Program window for a complete installation Please note The National Instruments Visa driver and runtime engine will automatically be installed on your system during the installation of Autoware Autoware will not run without these programs 6 After installation is complete an Associated Research Autoware program group will be created with an icon labeled Autowar
16. 0m4 CONT 100m 10 000hn 0 000hms 10 00ohn 0 000hm Time al 1 0s 1 0s ACW 1 00kV 10 00m4 0 00m 1 0s ACW 1 00kV 10 00m4 0 00m 1 0s CONT None AC10 IR TEST GND ACW4PROMPT ACW PROMPT RUN ADD 888 H5 163 2222 CCC IR ALL ALL 2 LOW FAIL CONT FAIL 159 W FAIL CONT FAIL 159 Batch Processing is a function used to organize and copy files to Omnia and 620L in a single step routine Once the batch is enabled through the menu the file managing menu functions will be disabled When you enable the batch process you will notice the Batch table will be enabled and it will initially show the list of existing files in Omnia s memory All of the pending changes that are configured in the Omnia Batch table will be indicated in the Action column of the table Be sure to review the list before executing the batch The menu items found in the batch section of the file menu will be used to configure the batch process The batch menu items are described in the following section Enable Batch Processing Select this item to start Batch configuration Execute Batch Once the batch is configured in the Omnia Batch table select this function to update Omnia memory 27 ASSOCIATED Replace Omnia File This function will delete the file selected in the Omnia Batch table and replace it with the file selected on the File lis
17. 169 MUNRO 16 4 17 7 2 EEE 40 SC6540 Address 16 SC6540 Address 17 SC6540 Address 18 gli aa 8 ltd 169 SEP EP 16 9 PPP 16 24 SC6540 Address 19 SC6540 Address 21 SC6540 Address 22 1 Att 8 1 3 REWER ic 1 Setup All Scanners screen showing 12 Remote scanners This screen will show the 8 channel scanners and all remote scanners that have been configured in the system This screen gives you the capability to view and edit all configured scanners at one time The 8 channel scanners are shown in the upper left hand corner and the balance of the screen is used to display the 12 possible remote scanner setups The screen has been formatted to display all 12 remote scanners at one time so when using only a few scanners most of this screen will be blank The window will either display the HV scanner settings or the GND bond scanner settings but not both at one time This window displays the appropriate settings based on the Type of Test that was selected in the Setup Test Parameters window When you select an ACW DCW IR CONT or LLT tests from the Setup Test Parameters window the High Voltage scanner settings will be visible Each of the outputs can be set as High High Voltage or Cont Check Low Return or Open For Line Leakage Testing LLT the scanner has been configured to use the Continuity and Return input connectors of the scanner These terminals may be used to switch connection points such as the MD Probe HI and Probe LO leads
18. Continuity Hl Limit gt 10 00 Ohm 0 1s f Remote Data Logging Window The primary feature of this window is to provide the ability to activate tests remotely and save the test results to a file stored on the computer This is valuable when you desire an operator or other controller to activate tests through the remote Test and Reset inputs of the instrument Once the test parameters have been loaded to Omnia s memory the operator only needs to START and RESET tests All data logging and other activities can be transparent to the operator since no interaction is required through the computer interface or computer monitor In addition barcodes may also be entered at this point For more information on the Remote capability of the instrument see the instrument operation manual Auto file loading and Data Saving are key features that are very useful in this wndow Be sure that the test parameter files that are loaded and executed from this window have been configured in the Setup Test Parameters window to save data to a results data file Auto File Loading will automatically load a specific file when the correct Model is recognized in the Model field To use Auto File Loading either with or without a barcode scanner be sure the proper model associations have been created in the Setup Systems Parameters windows under Auto File Loading This window also has fields for Mode
19. Demo Startup Primary Unit Remote Scanners Auto File Loading Calibration Print M Auto Load On F Configuration Required to Execute Test Auto Load Association Model Setup File Path Toaster C Program Files Associated Research Autoware S8456 S canner 8 Omnia Y Exportto File J Add New Model These settings allow the operator to automatically load and edit setup files by associating the test parameter setup files to a model number You must have already created the setup file using the Setup Test Parameters windows before you can make the association When a model number is typed or scanned with a bar code scanner then the setup file would be automatically loaded if it were not already loaded This window shows a list of all associations and allows access to a sub level windows to make changes to the association The association feature can be enabled or disabled by selecting the check box at the top of the page The check box must be enabled for the auto loading to occur on the Run or the Remote Data Logging windows Another feature of Auto File Loading is the ability to require a valid model number to enable the Test button This assures that tests will only be performed on models that have valid test programs loaded to the RUN window before tests can be performed If the model entered on the RUN test window does not have a valid association to a setup file then a pop up warning message will
20. NP Address Recovery Please Enter the MAC address of the Associated Research Unit you wish you recover The MAC address is located inside the unit in 00 20 4a xx xx xx Format it Recent MAC addresses MAC Address Identification 00 20 44 95 3B 69 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC 8106 9520476 Version 3 41 A MAC address 00 20 44 88 7B 66 HELP Pressing this button will display information about the I P Settings Editor and its features 25 2 Di ASSOCIATED Autoware Help Help Information IP SETTINGS EDITOR T This editor menu can be used to keep track of multiple units connecled to a network There are three fields at he top of this editor that are associated with the PC settings This Computer s I P Address This Computer s ubnet Mask and This Computer s Default Gateway This will show the user the settings of the associated PC esa the computer settings the I P Settings Editor displays all the models connected to the network Each odel has a displayed I P Address MAC Address Company Associated Research Inc Model Serial lumber and Firmware For example TP Address 192 168 1 45 AC Address 00 22 44 E0 7D 49 ompany Associated Research Inc odel SC6540 Serial Number 1234567 Firmware 2 00 This Feature is also helpful For keeping track of multiple master 5C6540 scanners Since the scanners do not ave a display they have no indication on whether or not they are communi
21. Preview Test Instruments Used Test Model Test Serial Calibration Due Date 57654 Omnia 8106 12345 4 21 2009 Test Date Test Time User Name Serial Number Omnia Filename 620L Filename Test Parameters and Results Setup Filename Page 1of 4 12112008 MedTEST_Setup Omnia TEMP i TEMP Total Result Pass LO Limit R 0 00m Frequency 60 Hz 1 Step 1 AC Withstand Hipot Test at 1240Y Voltage 1240V HI Limit T 10 00m LO Limit T 0 00m4 Ramp Up 0 1s Dwell Time 1 0s Ramp Down 0 05 Arc Sense 5 HI Limit R 10 00m Arc Detect OFF Continuity OFF Scanner 000000000004 DUT Output ON Pass Fail Pass Test Result Pass 2 Step 1 AC Withstand Meter 1 1 24 kv Meter 3 1 24 m Timer 1 15 Meter 4 Line leakage test Normal Conditions Leakage HI 3000 00u4 Leakage LO 0 00u4 Voltage HI 150 0 Yoltage LO 0 04 Delay Time 1 0s Dwell Time 1 0s Neutral Close Reverse OFF Probe Ground To Line Meter 2 6 24 m Leakage Mode RMS Ground Close MD ULS44NP Scanner OOOOOO000000 Pass Fail Pass Test Result Pass Step 1 AC Withstand Line leakage test Ground Open Meter 1 1 24 kv Meter 3 1 24 ma Timer 1 15 Meter 4 Meter 5 Meter 2 6 24 m Jy Print Preview of Expanded Report with Headers and Step Descriptions Included If you wish to have an automatic printout of test sett
22. USER MANUAL autoware O A iated h 2009 autoware e o S8456 Lake Forest Illinois 60045 4546 U S A Item 38362 Ver 1 14 Printed April 10 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ooooooocccccnnnnnnnnnnnnoncnononononnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncccnnnnnnnnnns 1 MAIN START UP WINDOW coooooccccnnnnnnnnnnocononnnonononnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnncnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnncnnnnns 2 SETUP SYSTEM PARAMETERS 0 oocccccccnnnnnnnoccnonononononnnnnononnnonnnnnnnnnnnononcnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnss 3 Auto Configuration A AA AA 3 A ET Re rT PE Re Pee eee eee re eee 10 020 UIC ts ds Glade ec be Ses iad eda ea ese ieee 1 2 Calibration cuido cs cadi eden iii ic de a dona licita lisis 12 Print SSC CRIN sie E N 13 A tata a aaa a aaa a aa 16 Auto Load Parameters occcooccnnncccnnnccnnnocononccnonccnnnacononccnnnoconanconanoconnnronanicnnnisos 18 DUI AA AA 19 Barcode SCAN A o lah de Ls e Beis 20 Remote Scanners cio darte daii Sogccaadecssecds desgeaddoessecuavansieds 21 Sar A A RRR RA ee 22 FILE MANAGER unida aaa 27 SETUP TEST PARAMETERS ooooocccccnnncnnnnnnnoccnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnncnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnarnnss 30 RON TESTS a a e tdi dee 40 REMOTE DATA LOGGING 0 00 cccccccccssscccccnssccccccuscceceusasccecueaeccesauaesceeauees 43 EXAMINE STATISTICS econo a di ic 45 ssoc autoware This instrument control software was designed to provide you with a quick and easy way to utilize RS232 or GPIB IEEE 488 2 when using Omnia 8004 8005 80
23. a unit is highlighted and this button is pressed the ADDRESS I P ENTRY window will prompt the user Please enter the new I P address Entering 0 0 0 0 into the Subnet Mask or Default Gateway field will reinitialize the default value The user can then enter a new I P address for the instrument If the user 24 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC SETUP SYSTEM PARAMETERS would like the DHCP server to automatically scan for available I P addresses the AUTO button at the bottom of the screen must be checked Press OK to save the changes Press CANCEL to exit this window without saving the changes i gt UP Address Entry Please enter the new I P address Entering 0 0 0 0 into the Subnet Mask or Default Gateway field will reinitialize the default value f 1 P Address Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 C Automatic RECOVER USING MAC If a unit on the network cannot be found via a system scan the user can attempt to find the unit using this feature If the user hits the RECOVER USING MAC button the program will display a wndow with the following message Please Enter the MAC address of the Associated Research Unit you wish you recover The MAC address is located inside the unit in 00 20 4a xx xx xx format The user can type the MAC address of the associated unit into the MAC Address field and hit OK to attempt a recovery of the instrument Press CANCEL to exit this window without saving the changes E
24. also be able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 26 Miss FILE MANAGER The File manager window serves two functions 1 View and organize existing files in Omnia and in the computers memory 2 Perform batch execution to configure Omnia s memory FILE MANAGER The file menu is divided into two main sections The left side is used to manage the files and the right half is used to configure a batch process When Enable Batch Processing is not selected in the menu the Omnia Batch table will be disabled and grayed out The menu selections for file managing are Save As Rename Delete To use these menu selection first select the file you want to work with from the Files list and then select the menu item from the File menu Batch Processing When the Enable Batch Processing menu items is selected the Omnia Batch table will be enabled a s shown below File Window Directories Omnia Live 5f Omnia Batch Path Corresponding to Directory 4 Omnia 4C 10 IR TEST GND ACWAPROMPT Steps in Active File a tes Oupa Hoh Low 1 CONT 10
25. appear if the Test button is pressed To enable this feature check the Configuration Required to Execute Test box This field does not have any effect in the Remote Data Logging window since the tests are started remotely and Autoware does not control the starting of tests in that window Use the Export to File button to export the list of associated model number and setup file names to a file The file created is a standard ASCII file with TAB delimited columns This file can be used to print or edit the information from spreadsheet or word processing programs such as Microsoft Excel or Word 18 3 ASSOCIATED You can create a new model association or click on the delete key to cancel an association after you have highlighted the appropriate selection To change an association for specific model you must first delete the association and then create a new one by adding a new model Add New Model button Clicking on this button will launch the window shown below Edit Model Setup First type in the model number then click on Specify Setup File Path key A pop up window will appear to select the file Select the file then click the OK key on the popup window Verify that the correct path is shown in the path window then click the OK key to complete the association Demo Parameters If you select the Tab labeled Demo Parameters you will see the settings shown below When Demo mode is selected in the Communication Type settings
26. cating with the network This eature allows the user to keep track of all scanners by serial number I P address MAC address and dip witch configuration If a scanner is highlighted the dip switch configuration will appear on the top right hand ide of this screen along with the dip switch binary value This allows the user to keep track of multiple master Earners by the value of the dip switches v BACK Pressing this button will return the user to the SETUP SYSETM PARAMETERS window Window Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will
27. d path will then be displayed in the information box on the lower portion of the window Other Window Options CONTINUITY When this box is checked you are instructing the software to perform a low current 0 1 Amp check on the DUT s ground system while the HV test is being processed The Ground Continuity test is functional in the AC and DC Withstand test mode of Omnia The ground continuity check cable must be connected to the chassis of the DUT If the DUT s ground system does not have continuity the software will indicate a continuity failure when the Test key is activated Under this condition high voltage will not be activated AUTO OFFSET Auto Offset enables you to offset the resistance in your test leads and or fixture when performing a Ground Bond test Since the measured value during the GND test is typically very low it is important to measure only the resistance of the DUT When checked you are instructing the software to measure the resistance of your test leads and or fixture and use the measured value as the offset value for a particular memory and step A different value may be measured and used for each step ina memory You must connect your test leads and or fixture to the instrument and short them together Then select Save from the file menu and save the file to Omnia The resistance of the leads and or fixture will be offset The auto offset value can only be viewed locally on the instrument s LCD The available offset ran
28. does not have the ability to change the Single Step setting and the Single Step setting can not be saved within a setup file If it is desired to have the tester stop after each step then the Prompt function should be created in the Setup File or the Single Step setting should be setup manually on the instrument Window Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also be able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles
29. e S8456 Click on the icon to run the software 7 When the software is first initialized a message to will prompt you to first select the security mode Then you should go to the Primary unit page to set the communication parameters ASSOCIATED MAIN START UP WINDOW File Window Version 1 00 Instruments for Electrical RESEARCH INC Safety Compliance Testing Main Menu window Autoware S8456 Two Pull down selection in the menu bar are File and Window The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also be able to monitor results
30. e able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window 38 A ASSOCIATED Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 39 ssoc RUN TESTS I Run Tests File Window File Number File Name Single Step r Test in Progress Step Test Status Meter 2 Meter 3 Time Meter 4 Time Prompt Meter 3 Time s Meter 4 MEI 1 ACW 1 24kV 10 00m4 0 00m 1 0s Pass 24 kV 1 24 m 1 3 DCW 1 20kV 10000u4 Qu4 1 0s ULT 150 0Y 300044 Qu 1 0s GND 25 004 100mohr Omohms 1 0s File 1 0 Corresponding PC File Data File Not saving to file Model Number C Program Files Associated Research gf tomate S8456 T oaster Omnia a E l E Serial Number i El AA Run Tests window This window is where you will run your programmed tests When you first enter this window you will have the same file selected that you last set up in the Setup Test Parameters window Different files can also be loaded in this window File Indicators The File Number and File Name indicator at the top of the window display the active file loaded into Omnia memory for executing
31. e installed a properly configured GPIB card in your PC If you select 10 A ASSOCIATED Serial RS 232 be sure you have an active and properly connected Serial Port on your PC If you select Ethernet be sure that your network connection on the PC is active and working properly and the Ethernet cable is properly to the network You may need a different style cable depending on whether you connect to the network or directly to a PC only Demo mode doesn t require a communications protocol to be set It has limited functionality and is intended to demonstrate some of the basic functions of this software Address Com Port Address refers to the GPIB address of the instrument you are controlling Valid GPIB addresses are 1 30 You may control up to 14 instruments using a single GPIB card but each instrument must have a unique address Com Port refers to the setting of a serial device Normal serial port addresses for Com Ports are numbers 1 4 A single Com Port may control only one instrument Ethernet Address When Ethernet is selected the Address Com Port field will change to the Ethernet Address field This is the Ethernet Address of the instrument you are controlling That address could have been acquired manually or automatically through the network DHCP server If configured automatically be sure to check with you system administrator to be sure that the instrument address will be reserved and continue to remain the same to prevent communica
32. ers with your test results data you will need to setup the barcode format on this page Other features can also be configured here such as using single or multiple barcodes or to require a barcode input before tests can be performed These settings are used to configure your barcode data Two fields can be setup as barcode input They are the DUT Model Number and Serial Number The configuration can be set to scan one of the two or both inputs They can also be separate barcodes or one single concatenated barcode containing both fields To activate the barcode scanner first select Model Number Serial Number or both of them from the Barcode Fields section If you are using both barcodes then also select which one you would like to scan first from the First Field selection This selection also determines the order of the fields when using the concatenated barcode configuration To use a single concatenated Barcode containing Model and Serial numbers check the Single Concatenated Barcode selection from the Single Barcode area After selecting this configuration two other fields become available of Characters in First Field and Delimiter Character If your barcode does not have a special character or characters to separate the Model and Serial number fields then simply enter the number of characters 20 3 ASSOCIATED that represents your first field The remaining characters in the barcode will be used for the second field I
33. f your barcode uses a character separator or delimiter then set the of Characters in First Field equal to 0 and enter the delimiter character in the Delimiter Character field The first field will use all of the characters before the delimiter character and the second field will use all characters after the delimiter Another feature of the barcode configuration is the ability to require a barcode data input to enable the Test button This assures that the Model and or Serial numbers will be recorded along with the test results for printing or data storage functions To enable this feature check the Barcode Required to Execute Test selection in the Barcode Fields area This field does not have any effect in the Remote Data Logging window since the tests are started remotely and Autoware does not control the starting of tests in that window Remote Scanners If you select the Tab labeled Remote Scanners you will see the settings shown below gt Setup System Parameters 273 Omnia 8106 GPIB 8 A gisces4o gicPe fam aeo ge Jie sceso icre feliz Amo 3mo 2 sceso glare ane aes go Jie scesa Flare ene jens zo Boss scree B ejscesso falar gis a72 go a Hse acre falta mo gaste acre 320 5 acess cre fais o gis Pasas glare la 6 gsceso glare fans fo fans Pa H ears 122 When your system includes one or more Remote scanners use this screen to select the type of Scanner the Serial GPIB or Ethernet c
34. ge is from 0 200 milliohms The offset value can also be set manually This is done by setting the Auto Offset to the unchecked position and entering a value of between 0 200 milliohms under Offset in the GND Test Parameters window 33 A ASSOCIATED 50Hz 60Hz This allows you to select an output frequency of 50 or 60Hz during an ACW test or Ground Bond test so you can match the frequency at which the DUT is normally operated Point the cursor in this box and click your mouse to toggle between 50 60 Hz RAMP HI The patented Ramp HI feature is only available when performing the DCW or IR test By checking this box you can quickly ramp the instrument s voltage output without suffering the normal nuisance tripping that is common in a DCW test due to the DUT s charging current exceeding the normal HI Limit current setting This function is only active during the ramp period For a more detailed explanation of the Ramp HI function see the manual that came with the test instrument AUTO CHARGE LO The patented Auto Charge LO feature is only available when performing DCW or IR tests By checking this box this function will indicate whether your test leads are properly connected at the beginning of a test When performing DCW and IR tests a capacitive DUT will draw charging current when the output is activated The Auto Charge LO function monitors this charging current looking for a minimum current flow approximately 1 2 of the total charg
35. he data for the currently loaded file that is displayed in the Data File field at the bottom of the window Export File Click on this key if you wish to use another program to view or modify the data file Exporting the data to another file will prevent the possible corruption to the original data file This export feature creates a tab delimited ASCII text file that can be read by other spreadsheet or word processing program and modified for the end users needs Display By clicking your mouse on the Down arrow you can see a range of selections for viewing data on the test type which has been selected Test Type Here you select the type of test data that you wish to view depending upon the selected tests and model number of the instruments used Selections may include Line Leakage Ground Bond AC Withstand DC Withstand and IR test data Test Result Here you can view pass fail or all statistics presented in detailed summary or graphed format Graphs are presented for all pass fail statistics The data is saved in a standard ASCH format so if you wish to graph your own results the data file may be easily imported into any spreadsheet word processing or database program Step Number You can also select data from specific steps in the file This mode is particularly useful in viewing if you know what type of test is associated with each step Selections are for ALL individual step numbers that are available 46 ASSOCIATED Window
36. he remaining line leakage tests as in step 3 5 You can review each step s parameters now by clicking the desired step on the step list Edit the parameters as desired for each step 6 When all the changes are correct then save the file by selecting Save from the file menu You can either save the file directly to Omnia or 620L or save it to the PC to be later sent to Omnia or 620L when testing will be done File Menu Open This item opens setup files for editing 1 Goto the File menu and click open 2 The FOLDERS window will open showing your last path and files Select the drive path and file you wish to load from memory you can also select Omnia and load a file from its memory You can select the file to get a quick preview of the steps in the file before loading it 3 Click on OK Once this process is complete can edit the setup and save it then you may go to the Run window and run your test Save If you wish to permanently save your setup to a file that can be recalled and used to automatically setup the instrument in the future then do the following 1 After the setup is complete click Save from the File menu 2 You will be asked to select a file name and a path to store the setup file We suggest you give the setup a name that reflects the product or products you are testing or a setup sequence number We also suggest you store all your saved setups in a similar file format extension and directory 3 Click
37. hly recommended that only one scanner be active at any time for Ground Bond testing The Ground Bond test is performed at a given test current so if more than one output channel is active then the current will split between these channels and you will not run a valid test at the desired test current You will not receive an accurate indication of the measured resistance Therefore check that only one scanner is configured for output and all other scanners have the channel selection equal to 0 Window Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also b
38. ing current If the charging current is lower than the Charge LO setting a failure will occur indicating that your test cables may not be connected To set the Auto Charge LO function be sure that the output voltage and ramp time have been set to the values that will be used for the final test and then connect the test cables and or test fixture between the instrument and DUT Click on the Send Test Parameters and Load to Memory key and the Auto Charge LO will be set If a scanner is used be sure to set the correct scanner channels The Charge LO current may also be set manually This is accomplished by setting the Auto Charge LO to the unchecked position and entering a value between 0 350 0uA under Charge LO located in DCW Test Parameters window Again be sure that the output voltage and ramp time have been set to the values that will be used for the final test and then connect the test cables and or test fixture between the instrument and the DUT Be sure to click on the Send Test Parameters and Load to Memory key to save the setup If a scanner is used be sure to set the correct scanner channels CONNECT The Connect box is used to instruct the software to connect or link one or more tests in sequence If Connect is checked the next step in the sequence will be executed If Connect is unchecked the test sequence will stop at this step PROMPT The Prompt Box is used to insert a pause within the test sequence Type in the message that
39. ings then in addition to selecting the Auto Print function you also need to select Print Test Settings If you wish to only have an automatic printout of failures with associated test settings for failed steps then in addition to selecting the Auto Print function you also need to select Print Failures Only This will send a printout of test failures only to the printer at the conclusion of the test If multiple tests are linked together and any one test fails the Print Failures Only function will print all steps of the test including those that may have passed because the system sees this test sequence as one test To view the contents of this report a print preview menu item is available on the Run and the Remote Data Logging windows 15 3 ASSOCIATED Security If you select the tab labeled Security you will see the settings shown below Setup System Parameters 4 7 Omnia 8006 GPIB 8 ee Foes f EE gt gt gt In this window you can view the list of users that are setup and their security level Only users with Full System Access can enter the Setup System Parameters window when security has been enabled The security will be turned on when the check box near the top of the page labeled Security Mode On has been selected After changing the Security Mode be sure to save the changes Edit User Security E Full System Access Password Confirmation must match
40. ions that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software configuration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also be able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window 28 ASSOCIATED Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 29 Y ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC SETUP TEST PARAMETERS SETUP TEST PARAMETERS gt Setup Test Parameters
41. k again in a continuous loop Note On scanner model HS 16 the Continuity mode is configured to run through the HV matrix not Ground Bond This mode requires special connections to be made to the HS 16 For example let s say that you want to set up the scanner and use the ACW test so that upon activation it will test four different points on a DUT This is what you would do 1 After setting up the basic ACW test parameters click the mouse on the box of the first scanner channel The box will turn RED indicating a HIGH position Do the same for position 2 4 All four positions should illuminate red 2 Save the file That s it You have told the instrument to perform an ACW test that will activate four high voltage channels on the scanner during the test Be sure that you have properly connected the test leads from scanner channels to your DUT or test fixture before activating the test See the operator s manual that you received with your scanner for connection information Note The scanner setting for the Ground Bond test differs slightly than for the ACW DCW or IR tests Because of the way a Ground Bond test makes its measurement it is not possible to activate several channels simultaneously as you can with high voltage testing The test operator can only choose to activate one output for each test setup When you select a Ground Bond test GND from the Setup Test Parameters window the Ground Bond scanner settings will be visible
42. l and Serial number input The data for these fields can be entered manually or automatically using a barcode scanner To use the barcode it must first be activated from the Barcode Scanner Setup window where the barcode can be enabled and the format can be configured The Barcode Scanner settings can be accessed from the Setup System Parameters window When the barcode has been enabled the section border around the Model and Serial Numbers will be labeled Barcode Scanner You may then scan Model number and or Serial number information before you initiate a test Data will then be logged by model number and or serial number into the Examine Statistics window and be recorded on the printed output 43 ASSOCIATED This window allows you to review the test results of a single test or a sequence of tests up to Omnia s maximum of 30 test results The Test Results table is update only after the sequence of tests has been completed The Test in Progress indicator on the top right of the window will illuminate green to show that tests are still running When this indicator goes out the results will be update on the screen and to the results data file on the computer All memories are cleared at the start of the next test cycle The file menu also provides capability to load files and print results directly through the computer interface if the environment is not 100 remote control and interaction with the PC is available Single Step This screen
43. nner 3 ASSOCIATED channels below The master SC6540 unit must then be configured with the proper number of high voltage and or high current channels Setup System Parameters File Window e 1 sjscesso ethernet f192 168 1 250 go do The software does allow for multiple master SC6540 units In the event that multiple master SC6540 units are connected to the PC the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Master SC6540 Units X Found Please configure scanner channels below where X is the number of master SC6540 units found Channels for all scanners must be configured 11 Omnia 8106 Ethernet 192 168 1 125 7 Auto C If a master SC6540 unit is not found upon scanning the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Master SC6540 Units No Unit Found 3 ASSOCIATED Setup System Parameters a Omnia 8106 Ethernet 192 168 1 125 Auto Configuration E peo So ee i If a scanner becomes disconnected at any point the Auto Configuration feature will warn the user upon initialization Warning The software has detected that one or more of your scanners configuration has changed This is likely caused by loss of communication with a scanner Continuing with automatic configure may disrupt the operation of saved test files Also remember that the software is unable to automatically scan for HS 16 scanners These have
44. ns for descriptions of the parameters on each page Auto Configuration The Auto Configuration feature allows Autoware to automatically scan the PC for active serial GPIB ports or Ethernet addresses Using this button will allow Autoware to scan the network for Associated Research Inc testers compatible with the Autoware S8456 software If the Auto Configuration button is pressed Autoware will first initialize the scan The Configuration Progress field at the top of the screen will display the following Preparing Please Wait gt Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration a Auto Configuration Configuration Progress Preparing Please Wait Print security Barcode Demo startup Primary Unit 6201 Unt Remote Scanners Auto File Loading Calibration Enable Omnia Type Serial Communication Type sE view available communication connections cu Address Comm Port Omnia 8004 Type of Unit Read configuration from the instrument Serial Number This button will automatically update all settings in this panel The communication z a1 1 Calibration Due Date parameters will not be change Note The Feet below are not communicated to Omnia and are used when saving test files Be sure that these settings match the settings that are configured on the instrument or press the ae above to configure ee settings automatically 2 x 8 Channel Scanners Scanner
45. of the serial port The 620L also supports GPIB and Ethernet communications Setup System Parameters If a 620L is not found upon scanning the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for 620L No Unit Found ASSOCIATED Setup System Parameters Scanning For 620L No Unit Found In the event that more than one 620L is connected to the PC Autoware will display a warning message Multiple 620Ls were found at the following locations Please select which unit you would like to use for this instance of Autoware The prompt will display the connection type Ethernet GPIB or Serial address for that connection type and the serial number of each unit Select the correct 620L and hit OK Only one 620L may be selected at a time The 620L will then automatically be setup with the proper Communication Type Address Com Port Type of Unit Serial Number and Calibration Due Date information The Auto Configuration will then scan for Remote Scanners A Remote Scanner is an Associated Research Inc SC6540 master scanner unit The Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Master SC6540 Units Setup System Parameters Auto Cofiguration Scanning for Master 5C6540 Units F f f If an SC6540 master scanner is found the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for Master SC6540 Units 1 Found Please configure sca
46. of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category SOCIATED Nassau system panamerens SETUP SYSTEM PARAMETERS This window will automatically be started when you first install the software The first option on this window is titled Instruments Configuration This control allows you to select which instruments you wish to control The software defaults to configuration one This control is used to select different combinations of instruments and system settings to tailor your testing environment for different situations You can scroll through the configurations by clicking on the up down arrow and the display window will indicate which instruments are configured for that configuration number You are allowed to have up to 999 different configurations There are 10 tabs on this window that will take you to a different page of system settings The tabs are labeled Primary unit 620L unit Security Bar Code Auto File Loading Calibration Print Demo Remote Scanners and Startup There is also an Auto Configuration button located by the Instrument Configuration menu Please refer to the following sectio
47. ommunication type and the GPIB address serial communication port number or IP address For model SC6540 you must also configure the number of scanner channels installed in the system In this screen you can select the appropriate number of remote scanners that you will include in your system and then define the communication parameters for each First enter the number of remote scanners in your system into the Number of Remote Scanners field After the number is entered the communication configuration fields will appear 21 ASSOCIATED First select either SC6540 or HS 16 model numbers under the scanner type field for each additional remote scanner Then select one of the three communication types GPIB Serial Ethernet or Demo mode In Demo mode you will be able to run the software without having any instrument connected to the system Next enter a valid number in the Address Comm Port field for the appropriate communications type that you have selected If the scanner has Ethernet communication protocol the Show Scanner ID button can be used to display the scanner s dip switch configuration This makes it easier to keep track of various scanners on a network If you have scanner model SC6540 configured in the system then also enter the number of HV and or GND channels that will be controlled from that communication port and then click OK to save the configuration The scanner configuration will be saved within the system
48. on 04 22 2009 Calibration Due Date parameters will not be changed Note The setting s below are not communicated to Omnia and are used when saving test files Be sure that these settings match the settings that are configured on the instrument or press the button above to configure these settings automatically cl x 8 Channel Scanner Scanner 620L Unit page Enable 620L Type If you are using a system this box must be checked to control a 620L unit The Omnia units and 620L unit can operate as a system or independently from one another The 620L unit tab has the same parameters as the primary unit tab The device control is set through available communication connections Communication Type Address comm port Ethernet address Read configuration from instrument key Type of unit 620L unit is the only option Serial Number Calibration due date and scanner control NOTE The 620L unit does not have the capability to enable the DUT HV setting Calibration The calibration due date for the test instruments can be checked each time that the software is started The of days to warn field is used to select the number of days prior to calibration due date that the software will prompt you that the instrument is due for calibration The calibration warning message can only be cleared by a user that has 12 ASSOCIATED Full System Access security rights so that management personnel will be aware of the calibration due inf
49. on OK The setup is then saved and stored File Parameters Menu The settings will be saved within the file and are relative to the whole test process an not just an individual step These settings are only visible through the menu 32 ASSOCIATED Fail Stop The Fail Stop selection is found in the File Parameters menu pull down When in the checked position the test will stop at the step where a FAILURE condition occurred If there are unfinished test steps to be performed clicking on the TEST key again will continue the test process to the next step Clicking on the RESET key then the TEST key will start the process from the first step When unchecked the test will continue to the final step of the sequence even if a FAILURE condition occurs in a previous step Save Data This box must be checked in order for test results to be saved to your chosen file If this box remains unchecked no data from tests will be saved Select Data File If you wish to save your test results to a file to examine in the statistics window or to import into another software application then you should check the box titled Save Data from the File Parameters menu Then click your mouse on the File for Data This will open up a window that will let you name a path directory and file to save your test results We suggest that you keep all your test data files in similar directories and use a similar format for naming the files such as PRODUCTA TXT The selecte
50. ormation The prompt will only be shown one time until the calibration is out of date When the calibration date is equal to or past the due date the prompt will occur after the software is started and one of the operation windows begins to load The warning is always relative to the instruments under control configuration that has been selected in Setup System Parameters Print Settings These settings allow you to configure a printed report for each device that has been tested The report will display all tests that were performed on a product with its model and serial number test instruments used date and time the operator or user identification and the setup parameters file name if one was used to configure the instrument The options here enable the Auto Print Print Failures Only or Print Test Settings When Auto Print is selected a printout of test results will automatically be sent to the printer at the conclusion of every test If you wish to only have an automatic printout of failures then in addition to selecting the Auto Print function you also need to select Print Failures Only When Print Test Settings is selected all test settings are printed as well as results for each step The left page header right page header and descriptions of each test step will be displayed on the printout when something is typed into the respective fields The print tab is show below gt Setup System Parameters File Wind
51. ow Instrument Configuration 3 12 omnia 8106 GPIB 8 amp 620L GPIB 9 Primary Unit 620L Unit Remote Scanners Auto File Loading Calibration Print l Security Barcode Demo Startup Left Page Header Associated Research Inc fre de 13860 W Laurel Dr Print Failures Only Lake Forest IL 60045 Print Test Settings Right Page Header ledTEST System ine Leakage Test rint Preview Print page Enabling the print test settings option allows the user to add description to individual test steps These steps can be created and edited in the Setup Test Parameters window 13 2 Di ASSOCIATED Setup Test Parameters File Edit File Parameters Window C Program Files Associated Research Autoware 9 58456 Standard LLT MedTEST_Setup Omnia Line leakage test Reverse Polarity and Ground Open Test Output High Low Time A MES 2 uT 150 0 He 150 0 ry ae a 150 0 DuA LEd 3 Du DuA ET E E OuA fe ur 150 0 soma foua tos 9 ur iso ow 3o0uA ouA 1 05 E ocal Scanners Setup Test Parameters screen with Step Description Step descriptions can be added for each individual step in a test sequence and will be displayed on the printout 14 J Alze E Print Preview View SETUP SYSTEM PARAMETERS Associated Research Inc 13860 W Laurel Dr Lake Forest IL 60045 MedTEST System Line Leakage Test Print
52. re include help windows that will provide essentially the same information that is included in this manual organized by window If you still have questions you can visit the Associated Research website at www asresearch com or email us at info asresearch com You can also contact technical support by phone at 1 800 858 TEST 847 367 4077 outside the U S or by fax at 847 367 4080 We request that you have the following information ready when you call The model number of the instruments that you are controlling The version number of the Autoware you are using If applicable we need the exact wording of any error message that you received The type of interface you are using RS 232 or GPIB If applicable the make and model number of the GPIB controller card you are using The command you executed that caused the error and exactly when the error occurred 48
53. red on the instrument or press the button above to configure these settings automatically View available communication connections None Scanner In the event that more than one primary unit is connected to the PC Autoware will display a warning message Multiple Primary Units were found at the following locations Please select which unit you would like to use for this instance of Autoware The prompt will display the connection type Ethernet GPIB or Serial address for that connection type and the serial number of each unit Warning Multiple Primary Units were Found at the Following locations Please select which unit you would like to use for this instance of Autoware Connection Type Address Serial Number Ethernet 192 168 1 125 9520476 Ethernet 192 168 1 22 0120013 Select the correct primary unit and hit OK Only one primary unit may be selected at a time The primary unit will then automatically be setup with the proper Communication Type Address Com Port Type of Unit Serial Number and Calibration Due Date information The Auto Configuration will then scan for 620L units The Configuration Progress field will then display the following Scanning for 620L 3 ASSOCIATED If a 620L is found the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scanning for 620L Unit Found Serial USB Address X where X is the value
54. se fields can be entered manually or automatically using a barcode scanner To use the barcode it must first be activated from the Barcode Scanner settings where the barcode can be enabled and the format can be configured The Barcode Scanner settings can be accessed from the Setup System Parameters window When the barcode has been enabled the section border around the Model and Serial Numbers will be labeled Barcode Scanner You may then scan Model number and or Serial number information before you initiate a test Data will then be logged by model number and or serial number into the Examine Statistics window and be recorded on the printed output Initiating a test The TEST button is used to initiate a test The Reset button that can be used as an abort switch The Test and Reset buttons can also be controlled from the keyboard directly by pressing the F4 function key for Test and the escape key Esc for Reset If a prompt has been configured for a step before the step begins a pop up prompt message window will appear on the screen near the test button After any required procedures or instructions are complete press the Test button again to continue the test As the test is being processed the live data will be displayed in the single row table labeled Test in Progress It will show only data of the step that is being processed The active step will also be highlighted it the Results table The Results table will always indicate all the s
55. setup file along with communication parameters for the other test instruments in the system Startup If you select the Tab labeled Startup you will see the setting shown below Setup System Parameters File Window Instrument Configuration a1 Omnia 8006 GPIB8 o Primary Unit HS 16 Scanner Auto File Loading Calibration Print Security Barcode Demo Startup Startup Window Run Test This setting allows the user to configure the software to start in a specific window when the software is initially loaded File Menu Save Select this menu item to Save the configuration All of the settings within each page will be saved together under the configuration number When the program is started it will use the same configuration that you were using when it was last closed Save and Close This selection will save the settings and then exit to the Main window 22 3 ASSOCIATED Auto Configuration This selection will initiate the Auto Configuration feature and will scan for any units connected to the PC See the Auto Configuration description at the beginning of this section for details I P Settings Editor This editor menu can be used to keep track of multiple units connected to a network There are three fields at the top of this editor that are associated with the PC settings This Computer s I P Address This Computer s Subnet Mask and This Computer s Default Gateway This will show the user
56. t A window will open that will also allow you to change the name if desired or you can keep the original name The action for this file will indicate Replace Insert to Omnia This function is used to insert the file selected on the File list into the Omnia Batch table The new file will be inserted at the location that is highlighted in the Omnia Batch table The file already at this location and all files below it will move down one position The action for this file will indicate Insert Delete from Batch Use the Delete function to delete files from Omnia s memory Select the files on the Omnia Batch table on the right side of the window and select Delete from Batch from the batch section of the File menu The action for this file will indicate Delete Rename This function will leave the file parameters unchanged but give the file a new name Select the files on the Omnia Batch table on the right side of the window then select Rename from the File menu A dialog window will open to allow you to type in the new name The new name will be shown in the Omnia Batch table and the action for this file will indicate Rename Once the batch configuration is setup then Select Execute Batch from the menu to send all files to Omnia The File list on left side should update with all the new files that are configured in Omnia s memory when Omnia live is selected from the directory list Window Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 select
57. tep number 2 4 Repeat the same sequence of steps for the IR test for step number 3 5 You can review each step s parameters now by clicking the desired step on the step list Edit the parameters as desired for each step 6 When all the changes are correct then save the file by selecting Save from the file menu You can either save the file directly to Omnia or save it to the PC to be later sent to Omnia when testing will be done File creation Example 2 On 620L model there are two different types of tests you can perform Line Leakage LLT and Functional Run Optional However the Omnia series can be used in tandem with the 620L unit For our example we will run a series of line leakage tests from the 620L and two ACW tests from the Omnia 8104 We want to run these tests in sequence and automatically 1 Be sure that the first step on the list is highlighted Using the mouse click on AC Withstand ACW tab This will bring up the ACW Test Parameters page 31 ASSOCIATED 2 Set your parameters for the AC Withstand Test on the right hand side of the window Go to the Edit menu and select Insert You should see a summary of the test at step number 1 Repeat number 1 and 2 for the next ACW test 3 Highlight step number 3 in the step list Now click Line Leakage LLT tab with your mouse Go to the Edit menu and select Insert You should see a summary of the test at step number 2 4 Repeat the same sequence for t
58. teps of the file in the first 7 columns The highlighted row will move down the list as each test is processed and completed When the step is completed the results will fill into the remaining result columns for that step All the results will be cleared at the beginning of the next test sequence File Menu Load File This menu item can be used to load a file the PC or from Omnia s memory If the file is loaded from the PC a temporary file will be created in Omnia s memory and the PC file name will be displayed in the Corresponding PC File indicator at the bottom of the window Print Preview This menu item will show the results that will be printed You can choose to print the results or return to the Run window with out printing If you did not print from the Preview window you can still print by selecting Print from the File menu It will generate the print out that was previewed Print Will print the results directly to the printer without previewing the data 41 ssoc Window Menu The Window pull down menu consists of the 6 selections that will access 6 different windows that are described below The window pull down menu is also duplicated on all of the windows that are accessible from the Window menu Therefore direct access to any one of these windows is available after one of the windows has been selected Setup System Parameters This window is used to setup communication between Autoware and the PC These software config
59. test types LLT and RUN for model 620L only This field is used to control the power applied to the DUT during line leakage or functional run tests It allows the DUT to remain powered up in between separate line leakage test steps In this way the DUT will not shut down in between line leakage tests If it is disabled then the DUT will power down in between each line leakage test Scanner Settings The scanner can only be used on model 8004 or 8104 if an internal scanner was installed at the factory or if external remote scanners were purchased to use with models 8005 8006 8105 8106 or 620L Contact Associated Research with questions concerning scanner applications at 1 800 858 8378 Note Scanners cannot be used to perform RUNCHEK measurements To enable your 8 Channel scanner you must go to the Setup System Window and select the scanner setting The selections include one 8 Channel scanner internal or external or two 8 Channel scanners can be one internal and one external or two external scanners Once selected a graphic representation of the scanner will appear at the bottom of the Setup window Note If your Omnia has a scanner module installed you must configure it as such in Setup System Parameters If it is not you will have problems sending test parameters If more than one scanner has been configured you can choose each scanner from the scanner selection list Once selected a graphic representation of the scanner channels
60. the settings of the associated PC The image below illustrates the I P Settings Editor window PI IP Settings Editor This Computer s I P Address 192 168 1 26 This Computer s Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 This Computer s Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 UP Address MAC Address Company Model Serial Number Firmware 192 168 1 125 00 20 44 95 3B 69 ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INC i 8106 9520476 Version 3 41 Change I F Recover Using MAC Below the computer settings the I P Settings Editor displays all the models connected to the network Each model has a displayed I P Address MAC Address Company Associated Research Inc Model Serial Number and Firmware For example I P Address 192 168 1 45 MAC Address 00 22 4A E0 7D 49 Company Associated Research Inc Model SC6540 Serial Number 1234567 Firmware V2 00 This feature is also helpful for keeping track of multiple master SC6540 scanners Since the scanners do not have a display they have no indication on whether or not they are communicating with the network This feature allows the user to keep track of all scanners by serial number I P address MAC address and dip switch configuration If a scanner is highlighted the dip switch configuration will appear on the top right hand side of this screen along with the dip switch binary value This allows the user to keep track of multiple master scanners by the value of the dip switches 23 3 ASSOCIATED I
61. tion errors If the server assigns a new address to your instrument you will need to revise the Ethernet Address field to match the instrument Read configuration from the instrument key This key can be used to have the software communicate to the instrument and automatically configure the various fields that are indicated in this section of the screen After pressing the key the values will automatically be entered into the appropriate fields If the system detects that you are using local scanner you will be required to select the correct scanner type Type of Unit Valid instruments that work include 8004 8005 8006 8104 8105 8106 and 620L Please select which instrument you wish to control Serial Number The serial number of the test instrument can be used for ID purposes on test results data printing and calibration due date checks Enter the serial number from the serial number plate on the test instruments if you would like Autoware to use it Calibration Due Date You can enter the calibration due date for the instrument if you will be using the Calibration Alert Utility or if you would like the date to show on hard copy print outs Scanner There are three possible selection 1 x 8 Channel Scanner internal or external 2 x 8 Channel Scanners can be one internal and one external or two external scanners or None Select the scanner setting that matches your hardware configuration DUT HV Setting This selection is only visible
62. to be set manually Auto Configuration will allow the user to continue with a full normal scan continue scanning for primary units only or cancel and exit back to Setup System Parameters NOTE Auto Configuration is only compatible with SC6540 scanners with firmware V1 01 and above Once Auto Configuration has finished scanning for all units the Configuration Progress field will display the following Scan Complete ASSOCIATED Setup System Parameters omnia e106 Primary Unit This set of parameters is used to setup the communication to the hardware If you select the tab labeled Primary Unit you will see the settings shown below 12 la 8106 GPIB 8 amp 620L GPIB 9 18 la 8106 12345 4 21 2009 1 x 8 Channel Scanner iv Primary Unit page Enable Omnia Type The Omnia units and 620L unit can operate as a system or independently from one another This box must be checked to incorporate an Omnia unit View available communication connection key This key can be used to have the software search for the communication ports that are configured on the computer You will see a list of ports to choose from After selecting one of them the values will be entered in the fields for Communication Type and Address Com Port Communication Type Four options are available here Ethernet Serial RS 232 GPIB or Demo Select the type of communication protocol you are using If GPIB is selected then be sure you hav
63. uration windows do not require communication with the actual test instrument s The remote indicators on the instruments may not light during these setups File Manager This window is used to manage the setup files You can work with files stored in the instrument memory or in the PC memory Setup Test Parameters This window is used to setup and store test parameters as well as recall test setups from existing files Run Tests This window allows you to initiate and reset tests You will also be able to monitor results of the test You can also use barcode scanning and load files from this window Remote Data Logging This window primary use is to start test remotely whiles saving test results to a file on the computer There is no ability to start the test from this window through the computer interface Examine Statistics This window allows you to see actual test results and graph results by category 42 ASSOCIATED REMOTE DATA LOGGING gt Remote Data Logging File Window PC File name a lt Not A Path gt Model Number Path for Results Omnia File Name Test in Progress Serial Number 3 cited OA a Test Results Step Test Status Meter2 Meter3 Time Meter 4 Meter5 E AC Withstand LO Lmt T 0 003 m 0 1 s 2 DC Withstand CONT Fail 00s Insulation Re Hl Limit gt 50000 MOh 10s Ground Bond Hl Limit gt 600 mOhms 4s Line Leakage Volt LO 0 0s Run Test Leak LO 0 0s 0 00 m 0 000
64. will appear to the right of the selection on the Setup Test Parameters screen The selected scanner will be visible and you will be able to change or view the channel settings The selector will show the 8 channel local scanners as well as all remote scanners but you can only view one scanner at a time from the Setup System Parameters screen If you desire to view all scanners at one time select the Set All Scanners menu item from the Edit menu From this screen you will view the local scanners and all remote scanners that have been configured in the system 35 A ASSOCIATED Each of the outputs can be set as High High Voltage or Cont Check Low Return or Open For Line Leakage Testing LLT the scanner has been configured to use the Continuity and Return input connectors of the scanner These terminals may be used to switch connection points such as the MD Probe HI and Probe LO leads By clicking on the colored box of the graphic representation you can setup each individual channel To set an output for High Voltage or Cont Check go to the desired channel and click the mouse on the box The box will turn RED indicating a High output To set an output for Return go to the desired channel and click the mouse on the box twice The box will turn GREEN indicating a Low position When the box is BLACK the channel is Open or inactive Clicking the mouse multiple times will change the color from Black to Red to Green and back to Blac
65. will appear in a dialog box before the test executes When the test is started from the Run Tests window then the user will be given a dialog box with the prompt message shown before the actual test starts The user must press the OK button on the dialog box to clear it before the test will execute When the user presses the OK button the test will execute automatically ARC FAIL An additional optional setting for ACW and DCW is Arc Sense which has a range of 1 9 By checking the Arc Fail box you are activating a very sensitive Arc 34 ASSOCIATED Detection System capable of detecting ares of very short duration down to 10 microamps For more information on ARC Detection see the Operations Manual FAQ s or visit AR s Web Site at http www asresearch com DUT Output This selection is only visible when the HV Output Setting selection field is checked on the Setup System Parameters window It will show for test types ACW DCW and IR for models 8005 or 8006 only This field is used to control the HV that is applied to the Line and Neutral connectors of the DUT Outputs on model 8005 and 8006 When it is enabled HV will be applied to the output during the test if it is left disabled then HV will not be applied during these tests and must be applied through another source such as internal or external HV scanners Continuous This selection is only visible when the 620L unit is enabled in the Setup System Parameters window It will show for

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