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LMI G-WHIZ User Manual

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Research, Development and Manufacturing of Precision Measuring Systems
G-WHIZ
User Manual
For G-WHIZ Firmware 8.00 and greater

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  • Page 1 101 N. Alloy Dr. (810) 714-5811 Fenton, MI 48430 Fax (810) 714-5711 CustomerService@lmicorporation.com Research, Development and Manufacturing of Precision Measuring Systems G-WHIZ User Manual For G-WHIZ Firmware 8.00 and greater...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 2: GAUGE OVERVIEW/FUNCTIONS     2.1 Overview   2.2 Gauge Layout   2.3 How to Take a Measurement – G-WHIZ Quick Start SECTION 3: LMI G-WHIZ SPECIFICS     3.1 Navigating the LMI G-WHIZ   3.2 Factory Default Models  ...
  • Page 3 5.5 LMI G-Whiz Part Replacement ADDENDUM A – DOWNLOADING A CURVE   ADDENDUM B – USE WITH A DM600     Using the G-WHIZ with an ASI Datamyte DM600 ADDENDUM C – POP-OFF TESTING   R:\Quality\Calibration Instructions\G-WHIZ\CA 183 LMI G- Form: CA 183 5/1/2017 WHIZ User Guide.doc...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Preliminary Information

    SECTION 1: PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 1.1 Warranty Information In the USA, this unit is warranted by LMI against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from date of original purchase. If you transfer ownership, the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner and remains in effect for the original 1 year period.

  • Page 5: Lmi Technical Support And Training

    LMI Technical Support provides on-site training for all LMI products. Contact LMI Support Services at 810-714-5811 for pricing & scheduling information. Schedule a day at your facility or at LMI in Fenton, Michigan. Please visit us on the web at www.lmicorporation.com for more information.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Gauge Overview/Functions

    Automated: This method is used to transmit and capture data on a moving assembly line. The RF range of the gauge in this mode is approximately 20 feet. This requires LMI’s Universal Gauge Interface (UGI) software and MobileCollect USB Base unit (sold separately).

  • Page 7: Gauge Layout

    PC and LMI Wireless Utility software. SUCTION CUP/PLUNGER: - The G-WHIZ is attached to the door by use of a suction cup and plunger. Attach the suction cup to the car by pumping the plunger until the red line cannot be seen.

  • Page 8: How To Take A Measurement - G-Whiz Quick Start

    Note: For more details on measuring with the G-WHIZ Closing Effort device, please see Section 5. Note: In the rare event that the G-WHIZ becomes unresponsive, the operator can reset the device by pressing and holding the Down button until the red LED stops flashing (about three seconds) and then pressing the Center button.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Lmi G-Whiz Specifics

    3.1 Navigating the LMI G-WHIZ The Test Display Screen After “waking up” the G-WHIZ gauge by pressing the center button, the screen should look similar to the following, depending upon how the part file is configured: When the LED is flashing red, the Menu Select screen is accessed by pressing and holding the center button for three seconds followed by the down button.

  • Page 10: Factory Default Models

    3.2 Factory Default Models The G-WHIZ comes from LMI with 10 default models so that the unit can be used right out of the box without the need for the optional MicroRidge MobileCollect base station. See the table below for the differences between the default model types.

  • Page 11: Mastering

    A fully discharged battery will take about 3-4 hours to recharge. 3.4 Mastering All LMI wireless G-WHIZ gauges come calibrated from the factory. There is no need for the user to perform calibration on the G-WHIZ. This calibration is stored in the microprocessor of the gauge, even if batteries are removed or replaced.

  • Page 12: Section 4: Wireless Utility Software

    The software will allow users to load custom configurations, view live readings, and adjust gauge parameters for each of the ten models within the G-WHIZ gauge. If you have additional wireless LMI gauges, the Wireless Utility software can be used to set these devices up as well. Currently, WU can be used to: ...

  • Page 13: Wireless Utility License Agreement

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The entire liability of LMI Corporation and its Licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of this R:\Quality\Calibration Instructions\G-WHIZ\CA 183 LMI G-...
  • Page 14 ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF LMI CORPORATION OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

  • Page 15: Minimum Software Requirements

    LMI Corporation Minimum Software Requirements Below are minimum and recommended specifications in order to run LMI Wireless Utility 4.9.8 effectively on any local computer: Minimum Computer Specifications:  Operating System: Windows XP/ Windows 7 (32 Bit/64 Bit)  Screen Resolution: 1024x768 ...

  • Page 16: Wireless Utility Installation

    LMI Corporation 4.3 Wireless Utility Installation Installing your LMI Wireless Utility onto your PC Proper administrative or user rights are required in order to install this software on the PC. Please note that Wireless Utility must have the MicroRidge Mobile Collect USB Base drivers installed in order to function properly.
  • Page 17 Choose the folder you wish to install this program into on your PC. - The Default location is recommended. - Click on Next at the bottom of the window when folder is decided on. R:\Quality\Calibration Instructions\G-WHIZ\CA 183 LMI G- Form: CA 183 5/1/2017 WHIZ User Guide.doc...
  • Page 18 LMI Corporation Click on Next Button at the bottom: Window showing status of install will appear next: When the install is complete, click Close. R:\Quality\Calibration Instructions\G-WHIZ\CA 183 LMI G- Form: CA 183 5/1/2017 WHIZ User Guide.doc Page 18 of 35...

  • Page 19: Wireless Utility Operation

    Next, put the G-WHIZ in setup mode. o To put a G-WHIZ in setup mode, push and hold the Center button until it stops flashing and push the down arrow button. Use the down arrow to select SETUP MODE from the menu and push the center button.

  • Page 20: Associating The G-Whiz

    Wireless Gauge Information Screen 4.5 Associating the G-WHIZ If using the LMI G-WHIZ wireless gauge in Manual Data Collection or Inline modes, the gauge must first be associated to a MobileCollect USB base unit and LMI’s UGI software (both sold separately) in order to communicate properly with your software package.

  • Page 21: Editing Gauge Parameters

    2. A green status bar at the bottom of the window will fill from left to right. 3. Another pop-up will appear saying that Association is complete. Click on OK to clear the pop-up. 4. Press and release the center button on the G-WHIZ to confirm the association and fill the first row of the grid.
  • Page 22 Update Models button is pressed and the confirmation message is displayed and the user closes out the Edit Gages window. This will also remove the G-WHIZ from Setup Mode. If changes are not desired, exit the screen and no changes will be saved.

  • Page 23: Global Gage Configurations

    Parameters Allows the user to choose between the measurement algorithms for Velocity, Force, or Work. Amount of time a G-WHIZ gauge can be left unattended in set-up mode before automatically exiting Time Out (min) setup. This is done to preserve battery life.
  • Page 24 Determines how far back from the latch the measurement will be reported if using Closing velocity. Distance) This is useful when comparing the G-WHIZ to legacy systems that report from a given distance away from the latch (eg, four inches off the latch).

  • Page 25: Load/Update Buttons

    Currently unavailable; slated for a future release. Loads the factory default model settings into the G-WHIZ. Load Defaults Load Models Loads the models currently on the G-WHIZ into the Wireless Utility. Update Models Loads the models displayed in the Wireless Utility into the G-WHIZ. Download Curve Allows the user to download the Velocity, Distance, and/or Acceleration curves.

  • Page 26: Section 5: Using The G-Whiz

    LMI Corporation SECTION 5: USING THE G-WHIZ For a video demonstration of the following, please visit LMI’s YouTube channel. Simply type “LMI Corporation G-WHIZ” into the YouTube search bar. 5.1 Attaching to the Vehicle Choose a spot on the door close to the edge or the lift gate. Push the vacuum cup firmly against the vehicle and pump the vacuum plunger.

  • Page 27: Starting And Performing A Test

    “Up” Arrow, if a retest is required, press the DOWN arrow and repeat the steps above. Note: If the AUTO RETEST feature is ON, reopening the door will also typically initiate a retest. R:\Quality\Calibration Instructions\G-WHIZ\CA 183 LMI G- Form: CA 183 5/1/2017 WHIZ User Guide.doc...

  • Page 28: G-Whiz Key Functions

    100 HZ works best. It is also important to keep in mind that LMI recommends that the door be open only to the first detent. If the door is open past the first detent, the time it takes for the door to shut may exceed the amount of time within the buffer, thus generating the BUFFER FULL message.

  • Page 29: Lmi G-Whiz Part Replacement

    LMI Corporation 5.5 LMI G-Whiz Part Replacement End Cover: LMI G-Whiz End Cover (2) #7645, #4 Screws (4) #6137, #1 Screws (4) #6188 Tools required – Small Phillips screw driver, & T10 Torx driver Remove (8) screws on existing unit (2) #1 screws on top of each end cover, and (2) #4 screws on bottom of each end cover.
  • Page 30 LMI Corporation Vacuum Cup: LMI G-Whiz Vacuum Cup #7832, Hex Nut #4741 Keeping track of which direction the current vacuum cup is facing, remove the 7/16” hex nut securing the vacuum cup to the mounting bracket. The vacuum cup comes standard with an alignment pin to keep it from turning in the device.

  • Page 31: Addendum A - Downloading A Curve

    LMI Corporation Addendum A – Downloading A Curve If you would like to view a graphic representation of the last push taken with the G-WHIZ, you can download the Velocity, Distance, and/or Acceleration Curves from the Edit Gages screen of Wireless Utility.
  • Page 32 Acceleration from the tabs above, then click on the Download button. Note: Downloading the Acceleration curve deletes the data from the G-WHIZ. To get both curves, be sure to always download the Velocity curve and/or data before the Acceleration curve data.

  • Page 33: Addendum B - Use With A Dm600

    Using the G-WHIZ with an ASI Datamyte DM600 To use the G-WHIZ with a DM600, open Wireless Utility and associate the G-WHIZ following the instructions on page 18. Double-click the appropriate Gauge Model in the grid to bring up the Edit Gauges page.

  • Page 34: Addendum C - Pop-Off Testing

    MODE ON. Press the middle button to return to the test screen. 3. You should now see a “D” on the left hand side of the G-WHIZ Start Test screen. Press the middle button to start the test. In one fluid motion, pull on the door latch release mechanism until the door opens.
  • Page 35 4. When the test is complete, open up MicroRidge’s ComTestSerial program. 5. Press and hold the middle button on the G-WHIZ for three seconds (until the red LED goes out), then press the up arrow. This will dump the data into ComTestSerial.

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