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® CR/CH2 Demo Version 2011.1.0 November 14, 2011 Copyright 2011 by Cirris Systems Corporation 1991 Parkway Boulevard Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2026 United States of America All rights reserved Visit our website at www.cirris.com Thank you for trying the CR/CH2 Demo. It is important that this demo is effective and user- friendly.
Introduction and Setup You can easily adapt the easy-wire CR and CH2 testers to traditional complex “plywood and nails” harness boards. Easy-wire testers can guide assembly and identify errors using onscreen graphics, sounds, and LED prompts. Try this demo and see why the Signature CR and CH2 testers are revolutionizing harness assembly and test! Example of a traditional “plywood...
Demo Board Components E-Z-Hook Block Vise Test Block P/N: EZH2-05 P/N: EVLC-05 Test block with 2 pre- Provides an easy way to mounted E-Z-Hook test clips, clamp a circular mating which can be used for connector up to 2 inches in stripped wires or ring lugs.
Determine your tester type, and verify that you received the parts below: CR Tester (with CH2 Tester Serial or USB port) Cirris Thumb Drive Cirris Thumb Drive Hand Held Probe Hand Held Probe ...
RemoveCirrisSoftware.exe to remove the software and install the new version. Step 1 Exit all running Windows applications. Step 2 Insert the Cirris thumb drive into a USB port on your PC. Step 3 The Windows “AutoPlay” screen will open.
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Note: After you accept the terms of agreement, install a driver and the software for the USB to UART device as prompted. Step 6 A read-me file will automatically open. You can read the file if desired. When you are ready to continue, close the window and complete the installation.
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CR models distributed before September of 2010 have a serial port (if your PC does not have a serial port, you will need to use the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter provided by Cirris). CR testers distributed after September 2010 have a USB port.
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USB Port: Wrist Strap a. Connect the included USB cable from USB Cable the tester to your PC. b. Plug the included wrist strap into the Power Cord probe socket. c. Plug the included Power cord (latch side up) into the tester. Power Supply Power Cord d.
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Power Switch Step 3 Turn on the power switch. Step 4 Ensure that the Cirris thumb drive is plugged into a USB port on your PC. Step 5 The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will open. Most computers need two drivers installed for the USB communication to work with the CH2.
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HV Interface Connectors 1 and 2 Note: This demo comes with a Cirris CH2 Connector Saver (Cirris P/N: ADCS-C2) installed which allows you to quickly attach cables to the tester. Connector Savers also protect pins in the CH2 from wear and damage. CH2 connector savers are sold separately from the CH2 tester.
Can’t find the easy-wire icon? Look for the “easy-wire” title on your desktop (when you first install easy-wire, the icon may look different from the image above). If the easy-wire icon is not on your desktop; from the Windows task bar, click Start, All Programs, Cirris Systems Corporation, easy-wire, easy-wire.
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Step 4 If any “Hardware Status Update” windows open, click OK until the easy-wire main menu opens. Note: When the system is first set up or changed, Hardware Status Updates inform you of errors or changes in the hardware. The easy-wire main menu will open. Depending on which tester type you selected, you will see one of these Test Program lists in the main menu.
Verify that you selected the correct tester type by checking the test program list in the easy- wire main menu. If you selected the wrong tester type, call Cirris at 1-800-441-9910. b. Verify that the USB or 9-pin serial cable is properly connected between your computer and the tester.
Verify that the speakers are on and that the volume is turned up. Verify that the volume on the PC is turned up (the PC volume control can be found on your Windows task bar). If the sound problem persists, call Cirris at 1-800-441-9910. Introduction and Setup Page 13...
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