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ANT-5 Printout of Result Documentation
ANT-5 Result Documentation, Export and Printing Guide.
Measurement results are an important feature of customer reports, and therefore a quick and
easy method of capture becomes necessary.
There are a number of ways in enabling result documentation to file, paper or in PDF format.
This manual will guide you through the different methods of documenting the test results.
Here are the different methods:
1.)
Export of results into a CSV (comma separated value) format with a following transfer to
a PC (for example using hyper terminal).
This export file format (CSV) can also be applied to all other methods.
2.)
Direct printout using a serial printer like Citizen PN-60.
3.)
Direct printout using a serial to parallel converter (type: Betterbox Communications)
JDSU order number K 1589.
4.)
Transfer of results/configurations to PC using CF-card (compact flash)
5.)
Transfer of results/configurations to PC using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) method.
6.)
Transfer of results/configurations to PC using the remote operation option.
7.)
Transfer of results/configurations to PC using the remote control option (refer to remote
control manual).
ANT-5 Versions
Since not all hardware revisions cover the above mentioned file transfer possibilities, let's have a
glance at the different versions of ANT-5 currently on the market.
Hardware version 01
PCMCIA card slot
M. Hilz File: H:/TSCQ/Tac/Geraete/ANT-5/Datatransfer/ANT5_Resulttransfer.doc
9-PIN DIN plug
two modules
4565/03 4565/01
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- Page 1 Transfer of results/configurations to PC using the remote control option (refer to remote control manual). ANT-5 Versions Since not all hardware revisions cover the above mentioned file transfer possibilities, let’s have a glance at the different versions of ANT-5 currently on the market. Hardware version 01 PCMCIA card slot 9-PIN DIN plug...
- Page 2 CFcard, COM port, Bantam, ECL NRZ port BN Number Serial Number 1.) Connecting the ANT-5 to a PC serial port requirements: Null modem cable, such as K 1524, K 1616, K 1764 Communication program (example Windows hyper terminal). Connect the serial cable to the PC on COM1 or COM2 Start the communication program.
- Page 3 Ones a test has been completed, the results are automatically captured into an internal file inside the ANT-5. In order to view this file in a excel format, it needs to be exported and saved into a “Comma Separated Values” (CSV) file.
- Page 4 ANT-5 Printout of Result Documentation 3. Select where to export the results e.g. “internal” 4. Select either “new file” or an existing file to export. 5. Add a new file name with CSV extension. For example, Results.csv 6. Press Enter.
- Page 5 ANT-5 Printout of Result Documentation The file will now appear in the hyper terminal window. This simply confirms that the transfer has been successful. Select “Transfer”, “Capture Text” and “Stop”. Viewing the Excel file First, you need to launch Excel. Then go into the file menu and open the file just transferred to the PC.
- Page 6 2.) Direct printout to a serial printer. Connect a serial printer of your choice to the serial COM port of the ANT-5 (e.g. Citizen model PN-60. Match the parameters of the printer with the ones on the ANT-5. Open the Application Launcher screen (ALT & ESC) and go to System, Printer.
- Page 7 To store one of the above mentioned files onto a CF-Card, go to the Application Launcher screen Open the Application Launcher screen (ALT & ESC). Select File Manager. Store the results you are about to print via the PC onto the CF-Card plugged into the ANT-5. M. Hilz File: H:/TSCQ/Tac/Geraete/ANT-5/Datatransfer/ANT5_Resulttransfer.doc...
- Page 8 5.) Transfer of results via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) In case the ANT-5 is connected via a crossed Ethernet cable directly to a PC or via a network, users are able to transfer files between the PC and an ANT-5 using either a command line FTP...
- Page 9 FTP with programs such us Internet Explorer. (This File Transfer Protocol is recommended from hardware 02 upward only). To set up a link from a PC to the ANT-5 execute the following steps: On the ANT-5...
- Page 10 LAN. The setup of the communication links is outlined in chapter 5 above. Once the link has been successfully set up, the PC is able to communicate with the ANT-5 using the GUI faceplate of the corresponding Remote operation client. First, check the software version of the ANT-5’s software currently installed, after that install the same software version available...
- Page 11 Check whether Remote Operation is enabled While working in remote mode, you can use your PC’s function keys to emulate various keys on the instrument. Keys below illustrate the interaction between PC and ANT-5 functionalities. Off key Enter key Del...
- Page 12 ANT-5 Printout of Result Documentation ANT-5 Result documentation, Printing Pressing the Menu key and selecting File provides a drop-down menu which can be used to Print results either to a serial port or a PC’s or network printer. In case a printout within a PC’s environment is chosen, an offline viewer or remote operation software is required.
- Page 13 ANT-5 Printout of Result Documentation Select a printer of your choice or choose a PDF software to create a PDF file. M. Hilz File: H:/TSCQ/Tac/Geraete/ANT-5/Datatransfer/ANT5_Resulttransfer.doc...
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