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  • Page 1 Software-Documentation Version 3.2 Controller XenoTouch Please select test Test 1 Custom test Test 2 Standards - > START Start test - > Test summary ENTER Test finished 10:20:15 04.11.2013 ENTER ESCAPE START STOP...
  • Page 2 Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH. This regulation does not apply to reproductions for in-plant use. The content of the software documentation is subject to change without further notice. For translations into foreign languages, the German version of the software documentation is binding.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Safety instructions ............................5 Explanation of the symbols ........................5 Software description ............................6 General operating instructions ........................7 Menu structure ............................7 Touch screen layout ........................... 8 3.2.1 Screen structure ........................... 9 3.2.2 Numeric keypad ..........................10 3.2.3 Arrow buttons ............................
  • Page 4 Contents Page 5.6.1 Login / logout ............................26 5.6.2 Change settings ...........................26 5.6.3 New ..............................26 5.6.4 Delete ..............................26 Add-ons ................................27 Add-on 1 “Remote Control“ (ID Nr. 56078995) ..................27 Add-on 2 “E-Mail Service“ (ID Nr. 56078996) ...................27 Add-on 3 “Online Monitoring“ (ID Nr. 56078997) ..................27 Troubleshooting ............................28 Troubleshooting ............................28 Instrument software update .........................30...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Safety instructions This software documentation describes the operation of weathering test instruments equipped with a touch screen. It is assumed that use of this software documentation will be by individuals who have a working knowledge of the functions and operation of the equipment to which this software documentation applies.

  • Page 6: Software Description

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Software description The software documentation describes the structure and operation of the XenoTouch controller for the weathering ® instruments Xenotest Beta+, Xenotest Beta+ FD, Xenotest Alpha+, Xenotest 150 S+, Xenotest 220+, Xenotest ® 440 and SUNTEST XXL/XXL+/XLS+.

  • Page 7: General Operating Instructions

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch General operating instructions Menu structure Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.1: Overview of the menu structure or the main menus and their associated submenus. Printer Serial Data output interface Copy Memory card Delete Options Edit test Settings User profiles...

  • Page 8: Touch Screen Layout

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch General operating instructions Touch screen layout Instrument controls are activated via the touch screen, either with a finger or with a touch pen. Fig. 3.2: Touch screen Overview: Display to show the dialog window Numeric keypad to enter values...

  • Page 9: Screen Structure

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch General operating instructions 3.2.1 Screen structure Each window contains information regarding user functions or task steps as well as information concerning an initiated action or general, higher level instruction. Fig. 3.3: Screen structure: Description of the dialog window Status bar, with indicators: •...

  • Page 10: Numeric Keypad

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch General operating instructions 3.2.2 Numeric keypad The numeric keypad is used to input numeric values. 3.2.3 Arrow buttons The arrow buttons are used to select items within a specific selection list: Moves the selection up Moves the selection down...

  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Basic functions Turning the instrument on and off Turning the instrument on: Once the instrument has been turned on (main power switch moved to position “I”), the controller is initialized. The boot process is indicated by a startup display. Once initialization has been successfully completed, either the “Please select a test.” or “Continue test” dialog window opens.

  • Page 12: Modifying The Shutdown Criteria For An Ongoing Test

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Basic functions Starting a test (continued 4.2) 5. Start the test: • Press the button. START Once the test starts, the current status data of the test procedure (setpoint/actual value display, progress diagram, shut-down criterion, parameter monitoring) is displayed. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the test report.

  • Page 13: Menu Buttons

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Enter / edit test NOTE – device configuration Depending on your instrument features/options, some test conditions and test parameters cannot be selected on the screen. Press the menu button. The program controller allows up to 10 custom tests (C...
  • Page 14 Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Enter / edit test (continued 5.1) 1. Enter a test name: • Enter the desired designation for the test via the screen buttonboard and save the name: • Press the button. ENTER • Work your way through the individual configuration steps in the test input dialog window.
  • Page 15 Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Enter / edit test (continued 5.1) 6. Defining the phase parameters: A test can be subdivided into several phases. The test conditions for each phase can be defined separately. The phases are processed in numeric sequence. If only a single phase is programmed, it will be repeated once the defined phase time has expired.

  • Page 16: Data Output

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Enter / edit test (continued 5.1) 8. Activate parameter monitoring: If parameter monitoring is activated, the appropriate input fields will become available to enter the required data, depending on the instrument type in question, the type of irradiance regulation, and the configuration of the test.
  • Page 17 Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Data output (continued 5.2) Fig. 5.1 USB interface Currently disabled Socket for Memory Card Here, output takes place in the same way as at the serial interface, except that the data are saved directly to the smart card.

  • Page 18: Help

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Help Press the button. The dialog window provides you with an overview of the menus and their meanings. In addition, detailed information regarding the currently installed software version can be viewed. Settings Press the menu button.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Touch Screen

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Settings (continued 5.4) 5.4.2.2 Adjusting the touch screen 1. Press t ouCh Creen aLiBration 2. The calibration function: Calibrating the touch screen resets the association between the point of contact and the information on the display.

  • Page 20: Instrument

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Settings (continued 5.4) 5.4.3 Instrument 5.4.3.1 Calibration With respect to the calibration of your Atlas instrument, please refer to the relevant instruction manual. 5.4.3.2 Filter system 1. Specify the filter system: The filter system selected must be the same as the installed system, otherwise the instrument controller will use incorrect reference values.

  • Page 21: Clock

    After choosing this page, a table with available software Add-ons is displayed. The default status of an Add-on is inactive. An Add-on can be activated by entering an activation code which can be ordered from Atlas. Please check our accessory price list for details.

  • Page 22: Automatic Activation

    After the code is verified, the status of the selected add-on(s) will change to “Active” and activation will be completed. The instrument needs to be restarted (power off and on). 5.4.3.8 Ethernet (Only available in XenoTouch controller with SD card interface) We recommend that you contact your network administrator for assistance before connecting the instrument to your network.

  • Page 23: Smtp

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons Settings (continued 5.4) 5.4.3.8.2 SMTP The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard for electronic mail (E-Mail) transmission across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. A SMTP client is implemented in your instrument. To send E-Mails, a SMTP server is required. When an external SMTP server is used, the internet access should not be blocked by a firewall.

  • Page 24: Rack

    1. If you wish to rotate the carousel while the instrument is not operating: • Press the r button. 2. If you wish to stop the carousel while the instrument is operating: • Press the r button. 5.4.5 Service This function is only available for the Atlas Technical Service. - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Show Data

    NOTE – Setting up an administrator: At the time of initial startup, Atlas Technical Service sets up a user who has the right to set up additional users or to change user access privileges. The name of this user is freely selectable and can be subsequently changed. This user is given all privileges required to operate the instrument.

  • Page 26: Login / Logout

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Menu buttons User profiles (continued 5.6) 5.6.1 Login / logout Please select the user and enter the PIN code. Please use the button LOGOUT to sign off. Only one user can be logged in. The user who is currently logged in, must logout, if he/she does not have the necessary rights to complete an action. Afterwards, an authorized user must login.

  • Page 27: Add-Ons

    Add-ons require activation prior to use (see section 5.4.3.7 Add-ons). Add-on 1 “Remote Control“ (ID Nr. 56078995) (Only available in XenoTouch controller with SD card interface) Remote Control operates via a Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Server. A VNC Server is a graphical desktop sharing system to remotely and independently control another computer platform.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Test chamber door open. Please close! Close the door The water tank is empty. Please refill! Refill the water reservoir Housing cover open. Please close! Close the housing cover The water level in the humidifier is low.
  • Page 29 Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution The recommended lifetime of the lamp has been Replace the xenon lamp exceeded Rack is blocked Remove the obstruction Side door is open. Please close! Close the side door The immersion unit is not ready for operation.

  • Page 30: Instrument Software Update

    In general, updates for the device control are sent via E-Mail from Atlas to the user. These updates are copied to the memory card to be implemented in the device control.

  • Page 31: Device Interfaces

    Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Device interfaces Device interfaces RS 232 interface: 1. Bits per second: 19,200 2. Data bits: 3. Parity: none 4. Stop bits: 5. Flow control: none Interface at touch screen Personal Computer (9-pole plug) (9-pole plug) Description cable: Sub D connector, 1:1 9 pol., socket/plug...
  • Page 32 Software Documentation Controller XenoTouch Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22 63589 Linsengericht / Germany (p) + 49-6051-707-140 (f) + 49-6051-707-149 E-Mail: atlas.info@ametek.de www.atlas-mts.com Id. Nr.: 56352251 02/14 - 32 -...

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