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III- Getting started
This section is intended to get the system up and running quickly. Please read carefully before switching on for the first time.
3.1 Checklist
The following items are included in the SENTRY package: -
ABI SENTRY Counterfeit IC Detector
Mains power lead with plug according to international region
USB cable
Operator's manual
CD with PC SENTRY software and drivers
If you have purchased accessories such as additional socket adapters or the calibration kit, these will also be included in your
package.
3.2 Installation
a) Supply connection
Unpack the unit and identify the various items in the package. Insert the mains lead into the socket at the rear of the unit and
into a suitable mains power supply. The equipment is designed for 115-240V AC 50/60Hz operation, and must be earthed.
Do not turn the unit rapidly off and on – this may blow the mains fuse and/or cause damage to the unit.
b) Input ratings
The SENTRY is not designed to have external signals or voltages fed into it. All required test signals and voltages are
generated by the unit itself. Do not connect any signal or voltage to any of the socket pins – doing so could damage
the unit and invalidate your warranty.
c) SENTRY software installation
Install the SENTRY software before connecting the SENTRY hardware to your PC. Insert the CD with operating software into
the DVD drive on your PC. The installation software should run automatically, but if not click
your DVD drive and select the file "setup.exe", and then click
security warning during the installation.
d) USB driver installation
Connect the SENTRY unit to a suitable mains supply and switch on, then connect the unit to a spare high speed USB 2.0 port
on your PC with the cable supplied. After a few seconds you will see the message "
Counterfeit IC Detector
USB 2.0 protocol – in this case you should re-connect the SENTRY to a high speed USB port if available.
Once you have connected the SENTRY to a suitable USB port, the driver installation wizard will appear. Follow the instructions
on the wizard to install the USB driver. The required driver files are located on the CD in the Driver sub-folder. Once again,
you may see a software security warning at this stage. Once the USB driver is installed, your SENTRY is ready for use.
3.3 Running the software
Switch on the unit and run the operating software. From the login screen select
Hardware
menu, click
and check that the unit is correctly detected in the
tick symbol (
).
Version 2 of the SENTRY software has introduced a range of new features. However, any library developed with a previous
version of the software (v 1.XX) is compatible with version 2. During the first time that the software is run, the library will be
checked, backed up in the data folder accessible by clicking
Detector/SENTRY Data Folder
saved will be split into separate devices, each with one of the saved set of PinPrints. The device will be saved to the library
devicename
under the format
Copyright © 2012 - 2017 ABI Electronics Ltd
". You may also see a warning message if the USB port selected does not support the high speed
) and converted. For compatibility reasons, any device with more than one set of PinPrint
number
– Device
.
OK
and follow the instructions on the screen. You may see a
Found New Hardware – "ABI SENTRY
Administrator
Diagnostics
sections. All tests should show a green
Start/Programs/ABI SENTRY Counterfeit IC
Start
Run
,
on your PC, browse to
and click
Login
. On the main
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