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Summary of Contents for BOVIAR T-TEST K12
- Page 1 User manual EN-02_18 AVC Vers. T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) User Manual Hardware and Software - 1 -...
- Page 2 Via G. Puccini, 12/A 80026 - Casoria (Naples) ITALY All information in this document are exclusive propriety of BOVIAR s.r.l. No part of the manual can be published, copied, forwarded to third parties or used for applications outside what described in the present document without a prior authorization in writing from BOVIAR S.r.l..
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Content SECTION 1 HARDWARE MANUAL ..............4 Description ................4 Tecnichal Specifications ............. 6 Battery, Charger and Power supply ..........7 Connecting sensors ..............9 Standard equipment and accessories ........10 SECTION 2 SOFTWARE MANUAL (VER. -
Page 4: Hardware Manual
(alternatively, by using an “adaptor” it may be turned into a further 4-20 mA channel) 2 no. (Internal) channels respectively devoted to monitoring local temperature and battery charge status. The T-Test K12 has a readings resolution of 16 bit. - 4 -... - Page 5 User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Additional sockets for Temperature sensor (NTC) / AUX 4-20 mA sensor Displacement Battery charge status sensors sockets (12 nos.) Status LEDs Load / Pressure sensor (4-20mA) Socket for...
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Page 6: Tecnichal Specifications
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Tecnichal Specifications • 8-bit Rabbit 3000 microprocessor operating @ 22.1 Mhz • Flash Memory: 512 Kbyte • Real Time Clock • Interface Half Duplex RS485 serial (9600 to 115200 bps) •... -
Page 7: Battery, Charger And Power Supply
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Battery, Charger and Power supply The standard supply to the unit is given by a 6 Volt – 4.5 Ah lead-acid battery. It allows for an operating time of 8 to 35 hours, according to how many sensors and options, if any, are connected to the unit. - Page 8 User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) When using battery-powered devices, always pay attention to: • Always use the charger provided with the unit. Do not connect chargers of different make! • Do not heat or throw batteries in fire or place them near heat sources! •...
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Page 9: Connecting Sensors
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Connecting sensors 1. Displacement Sensors (Potentiometer type min. 1K) Front panel sockets - Channels 1 to 12 Extension cable requested Cod. CPR4005/mt 2. Load cell / Pressure transducer Supply 12 .. -
Page 10: Standard Equipment And Accessories
T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Standard equipment and accessories The supply of our equipment T-TEST K12 includes: • 6V-Battery and relevant charger • 485/USB cable for connection to PC (USB-6015/2) • 485/USB extension cable (Length 10 m) (Cod 485/6012/10) •... -
Page 11: Software Manual (Ver. 1.1.3)
The software is structured in five user-friendly panels: • Control Panel From this main panel the operator can run the connection to the “T-Test K12” unit and access the four further panels • Configuration Panel This panel is used to display the system parameters (these ones... -
Page 12: Pc Requirements
“Aggiornamento Driver TTL232” of the Installation CD. Perform this procedure as “Administrator”. A message will finally confirm that the operation has been successfully accomplished. At this stage you can run the program from Menu: Start –> Programmi -> BOVIAR ->T TEST - T TEST. - 12 -... -
Page 13: Control Panel
Control Panel Function From this panel it is possible to establish a connection between your PC and the T-TEST K12 unit. Once connected, it will be possible to access all other commands and panels. Figure 2 - (Control Panel – First launch) Buttons description The Fig. - Page 14 Connect to / Disconnect from T-TEST K12 Button Figure 3 – Connection Buttons Before connecting your PC to T-TEST K12 select the correct Communication port (“Porta di comunicazione”) Check available ports from the “Start” menu: Pannello di Controllo / Control Panel...
- Page 15 T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) T-TEST K12 Map Area At the first launch this area will appear blank. After clicking the corresponding button, the “SCAN” function will be activated and the unit configuration will be displayed as below: Figure 5 - Map Area If you “explode”...
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Page 16: Connection
Before proceeding please check that: • The unit is powered: Switch to “ON” • PC and T-TEST K12 are connected • The correct COM port number is selected Press the “Connessione” control and in a few seconds you will be connected to the T-TEST K12 unit. -
Page 17: Scanning
T-TEST K12 unit that you are using. When you exit this menu, provided that the pre-existing configuration setting has been modified and sent to the T-TEST K12 unit, a “SCAN” procedure will start by default. - 17 -... -
Page 18: Configuration Panel
• Versione Identifies the firmware on-board • Seriale Serial number of the unit • Identificativo Brand name of the unit (T-TEST K12) No user’s modification accepted • Sensori Sensors’ Parameters (“Configurazione Sensori”) User’s modification possible Progress bar Buttons Description... -
Page 19: Accessing Configuration Panel /Pannello Configurazione
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Accessing Configuration Panel /Pannello di Configurazione After connection to the unit (see page 16) proceed as follows: • Click the “Configurazione” button (see fig. 4) This will take you to the panel “Configurazione Centralina” (see fig. -
Page 20: Sensors Configuration
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Sensors Configuration For each sensor to be connected to its dedicated input channel, it is possible to set the following parameters: • “Identificativo” / ID Enter an alpha-numerical name (up to 12... - Page 21 For manual calibration procedure the calibration certificates normally supplied with the measuring sensors are used. The calibration table of the T-TEST K12 accepts up to ten calibration points and they are sufficient to ensure that an optimal signal curve is achieved, even in case of poor linearity sensors.
- Page 22 Save the configuration (see page 19) Now you need to send the new configuration to the T-TEST K12 unit to make it effective by using the ”Invio Configurazione” control, as per Fig. 8.
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Page 23: Sending Configuration
Fig. 10. Note It is necessary to send the new data as displayed to the T-TEST K12 unit in order to let them become operational. Therefore press “Invia Configurazione” button and then “OK” to confirm operation when requested. -
Page 24: Acquisition Panel
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Acquisition Panel Function This panel is meant to set the preliminary details for the new test being started as well as running and monitoring the test itself. -
Page 25: Preliminary Setting
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Preliminary Setting • “Informazioni” / Info - move the mouse to the right of the field name and then click left. The field will activate and turn yellow. -
Page 26: Starting Acquisition Set
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Figure 14 - Acquisition Panel (Active channels) Starting acquisition set Once completed the preliminary settings and, provided that at least one displacement sensor and the load sensor have been set as “active”... - Page 27 User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Start buttons Immediato / Prompt Differito / User-controlled Figure 15 - Acquisition Panel (Start buttons) When a new test is started you will be able to read data and log them in your PC memory together with their real-time graphic visualization as Time –...
- Page 28 User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) At the end of the procedure you will be presented with the screen below that shows the diagram area with the operating scales set by default: 1. Time axis “X”...
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Page 29: Further Functions
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Box for manual input of LOAD VALUES Box for NOTES input Fig. 18 - User controller start / Further controls Enables AUTOSCALING Further controls ▪ Autoscaling - Enable this control if you wish the auto-sizing of diagrams axis wherever the preset values are not appropriate ▪... -
Page 30: Function
User manual Vers. EN-02_18 AVC T-TEST K12 Date: (IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM) Data Panel Function The aim of the DATA PANEL is to access the opening and displaying of any file previously saved. Measurement Panel Function The Measurement Panel allows the user to check that the sensors are both properly installed and correctly working before a test is started. -
Page 31: Radio Module (Optional)
Function The use of a Radio Module allows a wireless connection between the T-TEST K12 unit and your PC. The area covered by the signal may vary from a few meters up to 100 meters depending on the presence of any obstacle between the two aerials.
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