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  • Page 1 DataSure™ Wireless Manager Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 DataSure™ is a trademark of the L.S. Starrett Company. All rights reserved. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote Network Monitoring Advanced Network Administration Section 3 Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Recommended Use Policies RF Does & Don’ts Monitoring Device Statistics Appendix A: Application Interfaces Appendix B: LED Blink Tables Appendix x: Network Monitor DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 4 DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Overview

    Section 1 Overview Introduction The Starrett DataSure™ wireless network is designed to allow the transfer of data from electronic measuring tools to computers where measurements can either be easily logged or conveyed to an SPC software package. The wireless network environment allows tool operators to move freely without the constraints of data cables.

  • Page 6: Care And Maintenance

    The power cables may be looped around the posts located near the power entry jack on the rear of the Gateway. This provides strain-relief to guard against accidental shutoff if the cable should become snagged and pulled away unintentionally. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 7: Network Elements And Topologies

    1.5.2 Routing Network - STRING Networks consisting of routers in a common line or ‘string’ dramatically increase radio range, but at the cost of loosing redundancy or alternate link paths between the network routers. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 8: Hybrid Mesh - String Networks

    STRING routing, while not a MESH, does offer additional network flexibility in layout for remote buildings or measuring stations away from the general area. Product Note: With the Starrett DataSure™, multiple networks can exist and operate under one roof, but must have separate Group Numbers.

  • Page 9: Steps To Layout Your Network

    Routers and Gateway network nodes have a broadcast radius of 30 meters (97 feet). With this knowledge, you can simply draw out a schematic floor plan of the area for the DataSure™ system to be deployed in and superimpose circles of the scaled radio ranges for each network element.

  • Page 10: Software Definitions

    “tour” of what is shown on Homepage The DataSure™ software is structured as a series of web pages. All operation of its menus is enacted within the confines of a web browser. Common to the tops of all pages...
  • Page 11 (Clock): Displays the current time according to the local system clock. The DataSure™ system is comprised of a variety of software as well as hardware elements. The table below provides a reference aid for clarifying the discussion of them: Terminology and Abbreviations...
  • Page 12 EndNode status and battery levels, and also shows association maps linking tools, multiplexers, and applications. Localhost The PC where the where the majority of DATASURE™ software executes. The Gateway must be attached to this computer. An audit/storage file for errors, warnings, information, status, data, measurements, and other system events.

  • Page 13: Installation

    1.7.2 Device Identification To bring a tool in the DataSure™ network the operator has only to plug an EndNode into the tool’s data port and power them both on. When the EndNode comes within range of a Router or the Gateway, it will be automatically recognized by the wireless service.

  • Page 14: Virtual Multiplexers

    32 tool channels. It is possible to run the network service with a maximum of five multiplexers configured at the same time. If there are no multiplexers currently configured on the DataSure™ Homepage, and a new EndNode and tool is powered up in the presence of the wireless network, then a Primary Multiplexer is automatically generated by the DataSure™...

  • Page 15: Basic Network Administration

    9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. See Appendix A to reference the set of supported commands that may be sent to a DataSure™ multiplexer from an application. 1.7.5 Basic Network Administration The Basic Administration page provides a summary detailing DataSure™...
  • Page 16 An entry of -1 means the log archives will never be purged. • Archive Path {A valid directory path on the local PC} Default Setting: c:\swi\archives\ Specify the path to the directory where archived files are stored. • Page Refresh -1sec ≥ Valid Entries ≤ 60sec DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 17: Section 2 Operation

    Define old measurements as younger than this time. Old measurements are displayed on the Homepage with a white background. Section 2 Operation Data Collection The DataSure™ system facilitates several methods of data collection and distribution. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 18: Quick Start

    EndNode is not exceeded (maximum of 10 stored measurements). Operators have the option to be located at the site of the tool, with the PC hosting the DataSure™ software, or at any remote location with a PC networked to the localhost PC. Alternatively, 3 party software applications (such as an SPC package) running on the localhost PC have the potential to solicit data from tools.

  • Page 19: Data Logging

    Data logs can be generated and then sent to SPC packages, or retained as work records. DataSure™ administrators can also use the log file as a diagnostic view of network performance.

  • Page 20: Applications

    • Explain the use of the Application Command Set Remote Network Monitoring If the PC running the DataSure™ utility software is attached to a computer network, such as a LAN, it is also possible to monitor and manipulate network activity from a remote PC.

  • Page 21: Advanced Network Administration

    These settings allow the operator to customize the performance of the wireless network and direct the flow of data through DataSure™ utility software. It is also possible to impair or impede network operability through inappropriate changes to some settings. Operators are encouraged to proceed with caution, and test their networks after changes are made.
  • Page 22 The number of lines that triggers a log file update. • Node Offline Total Time 5min ≥ Valid Entries ≤ 30min Default Setting: 15 minutes Generate a log entry/alert when a node has gone offline and remained so for this number of minutes. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 23 Select the comm. port connected to the network Gateway. For USB enabled Gateways, select the internal comm. port associated with the USB connection. ‘Auto’ causes the DATASURE™ software to auto detect for the appropriate comm. port. • Log Date Format {MM/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss.ff tt}...
  • Page 24 • Retry Count 0 ≥ Valid Entries ≤ 20 Default Setting: 3 Retries Specify the number of retries that will be attempted before an error is reported • Excessive Retries 1% ≥ Valid Entries ≤ 10% DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 25: Section 3 Troubleshooting

    Specify the threshold for discriminating the Marginal/Critical battery level for routers. • Backup Path {A valid directory path on the local PC} Default Setting: c:\swi\backups\ Specify the path to the directory where backup database files are stored. Section 3 Troubleshooting DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 26: Common Problems And Solutions

    L.S. Starrett Company for any reason, please contact the L.S. Starrett Company subsidiary serving your location, or write: The L.S. Starrett Company Sales Support Center 121 Crescent Street Athol, MA 01330. Attention: DataSure™ Technical Support. Common Problems Potential Solutions •...
  • Page 27 There are many techniques that designers can use to offset the impact of noise in a wireless network. The scope of this section is to discuss the mesh network as a primary means of making robust and reliable wireless networks. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 28 OTA transmission by constructing a routing table in each network element. With the Router table there is a predetermined path for data, which allows the other Routers in the network to be either idle or available for other EndNodes to be received. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 29 In many systems, the EndNode is “unaware’ that the network or host PC loses power, and therefore, data will not be recorded. However, if the endpoint has the ability to DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 30: Monitoring Device Statistics

    Typical successful measurement transmissions up to zero failures in 3.5 million measurements have been recorded. Monitoring Device Statistics Administrators encountering problems with data exchanges over the wireless network have the opportunity to monitor the performance of EndNodes through the Device Statistics DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 31 This is the number of invalid messages received by an EndNode. • Module Up Time This shows the total elapsed time since an EndNode was reset (‘Reset Device’ from the Device Detail page sidebar menu.) DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 32 Network Buffer Errors This is the total number of network serial write buffer full errors for an EndNode. • Network Retry Sequences This is the total number of write retry sequences initiated for an EndNode. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Application Interfaces

    • Appendix A: Application Interfaces Virtual multiplexers within the DataSure™ software are emulations of the Starrett 761A and 761B. Communications with other applications use the same 761 Command Set and RS232 protocol parameters: 9600 BAUD 8 DATA BITS 1 STOP BIT...
  • Page 34 • Buzzer Command: Speakers or headphones must be attached to the PC if the buzzer tone is to be heard. The Buzzer Command has three forms: B ON<cr> A tone will sound whenever a reading is received. DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 35 #05 03.5410 in #01 00.0020 in #03 00.7000 in #05 03.5410 in #01 00.0020 in • Version Command: The multiplexer will respond with the version of the current DataSure™ Wireless Network Manager software. Example: Transmitted Data Received Data V<cr> 1.0 Wireless DataSure™...
  • Page 36 Setups include the ON or OFF status of Auto, Buzzer, Port Numbers, Poll, and Units modes. The Sequence is also saved in the setup. Example: Transmitted Data Received Data SV<cr> Save Complete DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Led Blink Tables

    Tool is off or in sleep mode, the network is up and ready ready Ready The tool is on, network is up and ready Data Stored In The EndNode has unsent tool data stored, waiting for network to EndNode be ready DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...
  • Page 38 No network connection is present and no more room is left in the network connection EndNode to store measurements Data Lost/network Network connection is present, but data cannot be delivered. connection ok Unknown communication error DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

  • Page 39: Appendix X: Network Monitor

    Appendix x: Network Monitor Describe the enabling and use of the Millennial iBean Network Monitor DataSure™ Operators Manual PT 6*****...

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