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DICKSON
WiZARD2 Manual
Rev: 1.2.0.12.112311

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  • Page 1 DICKSON WiZARD2 Manual Rev: 1.2.0.12.112311...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring Email and Text Message Notifications ....................13 Editing Logger/Repeater Settings ............................ 16 Active/Inactive/Loggers/Repeaters..........................17 Alarm Operation: ................................17 Installing the WiZARD2 Viewer (Client View) ......................19 Installation & Setup: ..............................19 Upgrading your Software ..............................22 Upgrading from WIZARD2 version 3.01.XX ......................22 Upgrading from WIZARD2 version 1.0.8.X.......................

  • Page 3: Adding A Receiver

    If using W2 Ethernet Loggers only (WT540/WH545) skip to page 7 for setup instructions. Adding a Receiver 1) Double -click the WiZARD2 Icon 2) Connect the AC adapter to the Receiver (WR200 or WR400) and plug into a standard electrical outlet. The LED will blink red/green/blue quickly 10 times.
  • Page 4 Click Save Changes. A window will appear confirming that Receiver Configuration is Complete. Click Close At the lower left hand corner of the WiZARD2 software screen. You will see the following status: Connection to Broker: Connected | Connection to Receiver: Connected The service is running and the Receiver is recognized by the service.

  • Page 5: Adding Repeaters (Optional)

    Adding Repeaters (Optional) Connect the AC adapter to the Repeater and then plug into a standard electrical outlet. Make sure the power switch is in the on position. LED will blink red/green/blue quickly 10 times to indicate power on. Leaving the receiver plugged into the computer, connect the repeater to the computer via the unused USB cable.
  • Page 6 Repeater Configuration Complete window will open. Disconnect USB from Repeater. Wait for window to close before connecting USB to another device. Proceed to “Adding Loggers” Page | 6...

  • Page 7: Adding Loggers: W2 Wireless And Ethernet Loggers

    Adding Loggers: W2 Wireless and Ethernet Loggers 1) Logger Models - There are two types of W2 Loggers: W2 Wireless Loggers: • o Requires a Receiver (WR2xx) for wireless transmission of data to the PC. o Depending on your logger model, you may receive an AC Adapter or additional equipment such as a probe.
  • Page 8 Audible Alarm be turned off to conserve battery life. Email Tab Enabled for WiZARD2 Enterprise and Secure version only. Feature may not be enabled. If you are running Enterprise or Secure version, see page 13 for setup instructions. To upgrade to Enterprise or Secure, contact Dickson Customer Service to purchase.
  • Page 9 Alarm Settings Tab Complete the following fields: Alarm Min & Max: Set Minimum and Maximum alarm thresholds Alarm Delay: Up to 999 minutes Page | 9...
  • Page 10 Network Settings Tab Only for W2 Ethernet loggers (WT540 and WH545) Complete the following fields: Target IP Address (Host PC IP Address): This is the IP address for the Host PC. To set, click on “Set Target IP Address”. A window will appear with available IP addresses for the PC.
  • Page 11 Broker and Receiver are connected (look for the broker’s status in the lower left of the WiZARD2’s software window. Close the application when viewing data is not required. If the PC prompts you to reboot the PC at any time once a device is added, respond “No”.

  • Page 12: Determining Proper Logger/Repeater Placement

    Repeat this for each Repeater using the logger LED to verify placement. Placement Tips: • When placing the WIZARD2 devices note that the antenna signal radiates from the front and back of each device. If a Logger or Repeater is mounted on an I-Beam or other heavy metal object the signal will not go through.

  • Page 13: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing Device Batteries Either AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries are compatible. Lithium batteries should increase battery life by 1.5x over standard alkaline batteries. o Receiver: Unplug the Receiver from USB and AC power. Turn the On/Off switch to Off. Unscrew the battery door on the back of the unit and replace with 4 AA batteries.
  • Page 14 b. Server Information o Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): SMTP server IP address or DNS name o Server Port (SMTP): Port address for SMTP server o Use SSL: Security Credentials Required (will require login information) c. Login Information o Username: If credentials are required, this is the username to use to log in. o Password: If credentials are required, enter password d.
  • Page 15 a. Select the tab Email or Text depending on the type of address you are entering. o Email tab 1. Enter the full address as shown above 2. Enter a description for the address 3. Click Add 4. The address will be added to the list box above o Text tab 1.

  • Page 16: Editing Logger/Repeater Settings

    Editing Logger/Repeater Settings Once the system has been setup existing Loggers & Repeaters can be modified. All fields can be modified except for Unit ID. There are two options for changing Logger/Repeater setup: Making changes wirelessly: o Logger must be actively communicating – no lost communication errors and time of last transmission should have been updated within the past 7 minutes.

  • Page 17: Active/Inactive/Loggers/Repeaters

    Active/Inactive/Loggers/Repeaters Making a Logger/Repeater Inactive: • o If a Logger is returned for calibration or a Logger or Repeater is taken out of service, Edit the affected unit and change Logger Status to InActive and remove power from the Logger/Repeater. o A Repeater can not be made inactive if an active device is attached to it.
  • Page 18 Setting Min/Max Alarms A Min and Max alarm threshold can be set for each logger channel. • To set alarms, right click on a logger in the Logger tab table and select Edit. • Click on the Alarm tab. • Enter the Min and Max alarm threshold for each channel.

  • Page 19: Installing The Wizard2 Viewer (Client View)

    Included on the installation CD are two folders called Client View 32 Bit and Client View 64 Bit. The Client View software can be installed on PC(s) on the same network as the WIZARD2 host PC allowing these users to view data saved to the database.
  • Page 20 12) Check Standalone then click on the Database Connection button 13) Update the following fields: a. Server Name: This is the name of the Host PC running the WIZARD2 system. You may need you IT manager to help you identify this device name. NOTE: The server name should be the name of the host PC followed by \DICKSON b.
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  • Page 22: Upgrading Your Software

    Upgrading from WIZARD2 version 3.01.XX 1) The old WIZARD2 software should be uninstalled and moved to a different PC (If you want to be able to view the old data. Refer to your original software’s installation manual for instructions.). Opening the Old WIZARD2 software while the new version is running will result in lost data.

  • Page 23: Upgrading From Wizard2 Version 1.0.8.X

    13) Double click on the Wizard2 icon to start the application NOTE: If you receive an error message when updating the Database or can not open the WIZARD2 application, the update did not complete properly. Please repeat the steps starting with #5. If this fails again, please contact technical support at 800.323.2448.

  • Page 24: Explanation Of Software Operation And Features

    The WiZARD2 database is built in SQL. 2. The Application: The software opened via the Wizard2 icon is your tool for adding/editing devices and viewing saved logged data. The application does not need to remain open for the system to work. The application can remain closed until edits or viewing of saved logged data is required.

  • Page 25: F/C Unit Of Measure

    4. How to start the broker: a. If the Red PC icon is present in the lower right corner of the Windows display, double click on the icon. The Wizard Broker Service Monitor window will open. Click on Start broker. Minimize the window.

  • Page 26: Graphing Features

    Live Graph Select Live graph to view data sent within the past two hours from the logger. • Multiple live graphs can be opened at the same time. • See graphing below for a detailed explanation of all graphing features. •...
  • Page 27 Zoom To Zoom in/out simply click on the graph with your mouse and roll the mouse wheel up and • down to zoom in and out. Scroll To scroll through data, click on the arrow buttons to the bottom right of the graph to scroll left •...

  • Page 28: Backing Up And Restoring The Database

    To a Flash or USB drive connected to the host PC. Database Restore If the host PC crashes, the software can be installed on a new PC and the backed up database • can be restored on that PC. Contact Dickson Technical support for procedures. Page | 28...

  • Page 29: Technical Support

    5. Confirm that you want to remove the program 6. Once complete, reinstall the WIZARD2 software via the CD Q: Received the following error during installation “Dickson Wizard2 Installer..not adequate for running on system”. A: The wrong installation program was selected for the PC configuration. There are separate installs for the following PC configurations: a.
  • Page 30 Wireless Loggers: o Flashes Blue when transmitting data packet. o Flashes Green in response to a wireless change or clear command o Flashes Blue/Red when unable to transmit data packet. o 5 Blue/Red/Green flashes when powering on Ethernet Loggers: o Blinks Blue when forwarding data packets to the Host PC. o Blinks Blue/Red when unable to forward data packets.
  • Page 31 Q: How do I replace batteries? A: Go to page 13 in this manual for instructions on replacing device batteries Q: Logger lost communications. A: If a logger has lost communications please follow these steps to determine where the issue may be? 1.
  • Page 32 Bring the logger close to the target connect via device. Hold down on the Push to Start button. If the logger still flashes blue/red, contact Dickson Technical Support Q: My logger displays a current Time of Last Transmission, but the Time of Last Reading is no changing.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Once the Secure Domain key is entered and they system is updated, all logins that are required access to the WIZARD2 on the host PC must be added to the Dickson Wizard user group (WizardUser) that was created on the Domain as part of the install.

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