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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 6 von 61 User Guide Overview This user guide describes the administration of the Remote Control Touch (hereinafter referred to as RCTouch), the surface of the installed software and its operation. ® ® The configuration of the RCTouch was only tested with Microsoft Windows This document refers to blue PiraT Mini firmware version 02.02.01 and the Telemotive Sys- tem Client version 2.2.1.
Telemotive System Client The software client for the blue PiraT2, blue PiraT2 5E and blue PiraT Mini, the TSL client (Telemotive System Link), is needed to configure the data logger and later to download or con- vert the recorded data.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 8 von 61 User Guide Maintenance provisions and safety regulations Note according to standard EN55011:2009 The device is used in an industrial environment. Due to the occurring, conducted as well as ra- diated disturbances it possibly can be difficult to ensure electromagnetic compatibility in other environments.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 9 von 61 User Guide 5.1.4 Mechanical action Altitude: - 300 to + 5500 m Shaking at 2 ms sine half-wave 300 G (10 – 50 Hz) Vibration sine wave 2.5 G (50 – 2000 Hz) (200 –...
Seite 10 von 61 User Guide Proper operation The RCTouch must exclusively be operated with the Telemotive AG application. The application is only compatible with Telemotive System Client. Connection with third-party devices is at your own risk.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 11 von 61 User Guide Data sheet General data Supply voltage 13.8 V Power unit voltage 5 to 30 V (the logger requires > 7 V at system startup) Supply voltage reverse-connect protection Short circuit proof Operating current (typ.) 350 mA (@ 13.8 V) Operating current (max.)
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 12 von 61 User Guide Device This chapter describes the position and function of the RCTouch components, the RCTouch accessories and the installation of hard- and software. The RCTouch is the remote control and external display device for the blue PiraT Mini and blue PiraT2 data loggers or a TSL network.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 13 von 61 User Guide 7.1.2 Side view, from the right 8-pol LEMO socket Gbit Ethernet (RJ45) Gbit Ethernet (RJ45) Figure 7.2: Side view, from the right with components 7.1.3 Rear side Mini USB 2.0 4-pol audio jack plug stereo out/microphone (3.5 mm) OMTP Figure 7.3: Rear side view with components Index...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 14 von 61 User Guide Functionality of components Functionality of the components is impaired by certain conditions such as moisture, darkness, heat or cold, mechanical action, dirt or similar. Observe therefore the points described in chap- ter 5 Maintenance provisions and safety regulations.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 15 von 61 User Guide 7.2.5 LEDs Activity and operating state of the RCTouch are indicated by the LEDs. Activity/operating state Behavior Active LED State LED device goes to standby green pulsing not lighted in error mode green light red light...
This creates a Telemotive System Link (TSL). Find more information about client and TSL in the Telemotive System Client user guide. 7.4.1 Cable connection Note: Connect the RCTouch only with devices of Telemotive AG (blue PiraT, Remote Control). 7.4.1.1 With power supply Note: Make sure that the RCTouch is switched off before connecting it with a power supply or disconnecting it.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 17 von 61 User Guide 7.4.1.1.2 Indirect connection via data logger A power cable with Lemosa connector to DIN plug is required for the connection to the cable set of a blue PiraT data logger. Figure 7.5: Power cable with Lemosa connector to DIN plug Plug the Lemosa connector into the RCTouch and the banana plug into the power supply (red/Vbat /+/Terminal 30...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 18 von 61 User Guide Figure 7.7: TSL Client Portal Note: Your network connection must be set to “Obtain IP address automatically”. Click [Download], to download the Telemotive System Client directly from the logger. Follow these steps, depending on your browser: Browser Proceeding...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 19 von 61 User Guide Surface This chapter describes the application setup and the layout of the individual views as well as the displays contained. The RCTouch software is very user-friendly thanks to its graphic surface and the clear outline. Figure 8.1 shows the outline of the application in <Home>...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 20 von 61 User Guide As the window contents vary depending on the view, they are described in more detail in the following sections of this chapter. The dark blue frame contains in all views a header bar on top and, with the exception of the <Home>...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 21 von 61 User Guide the device name in standalone mode or “TSL: *name of the TSL* (*number of TSL members*)” in the TSL network. 8.1.2 Tab bar In the application views, the tab bar contains minimum one tab. The tabs serve as shortcuts to the individual tab sheets.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 22 von 61 User Guide Tab sheets In the applications Driver View and Settings, the number and naming of the tab sheets is set. The application Busload contains one tab sheet for each available interface of the con- nected loggers, with the exception of [GPS] and [MOST150].
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 23 von 61 User Guide Each device listed on the tab sheet [Overview] can be viewed separately on the respectively named tab sheet. The window of these tab sheets, with the exception of the RCTouch window, contains the fol- lowing displays: Device name Configuration name...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 24 von 61 User Guide 8.3.4 Markerlist The window of the tab sheet [Markerlist] contains two buttons on the left and a list of set mark- ers on the right. The markers are sorted by index and indicate date and time of the setting. A trigger that was set using the [Record] button contains a voice note.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 25 von 61 User Guide Logger name Message Bus load Messages category per second Figure 8.9: Tab sheet “MOST150” If the window contains only the display of “Light off”, the cable is incorrectly connected or no MOST data is sent and the bus is inactive.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 26 von 61 User Guide Longitude Altitude above sea level Course/direction Speed No. of satellites found Figure 8.12: Tab sheet “GPS” – continuation If the window contains only the display of “No GPS signal”, this may be for at least one of the following reasons: ...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 27 von 61 User Guide More information on the operation is provided in chapter 9. Refer to the following table for the meaning of the individual control elements. Operating element Meaning Brightness scale Depending on the position of the slider on the scale, if the [OFF] switch with brightness sli- is visible, the backlight is: ...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 28 von 61 User Guide Displays The displays of the RCTouch are similar to those of the data loggers. An overview to their meanings is provided in the following table. You can find the view that contains the display via the cross reference in the column “See”.
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Type RCTouch Remote Control Touch BP Mini blue PiraT Mini blue PiraT2 BP2 MB1.x blue PiraT2 5E BP2 MB2.x Table 8.5: Device types In MOST150 the following categories of messages exist: Category Meaning Control Control data; for the passing of control messages; transmits up to 384 data byte MOST Data Packet;...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 30 von 61 User Guide Other views Other views include: views that appear due to the configuration of a connected logger, views that can only be closed via the RCTouch and/or views that appear outside the application.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 31 von 61 User Guide Figure 8.15: Launcher view Within the view “Launcher” a safety message in a popup appears after a short time (see section 5.3). To close the popup and use the application, tap on [Accept]. Figure 8.16: Popup in Launcher view Index 8.5.4 RC Monitor...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 32 von 61 User Guide Figure 8.17: Window “RC Monitor” 8.5.5 RC Text Precondition An application is open. Timing Complex trigger configured to the <Action> [Display notification on Re- mote Control] is actuated. (see section 9.20) Options set trigger, close view The view is not updated and depends on the configuration in the client.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 33 von 61 User Guide 8.5.6 Standby Precondition none Timing RCTouch is switched off or not used for an extended period. (after the ap- plication) Options none Figure 8.19: Standby view To exit the standby mode, press the Home button or tap on the display. Restrictions in standalone mode 8.6.1 RCTouch applications In standalone mode the RCTouch is not connected to any data logger.
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 34 von 61 User Guide In the TSL network all six applications are available via the connected data logger(s): 1. Online Monitor 4. Open configuration 2. Download data 5. Update firmware 3. Convert data 6.
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 35 von 61 User Guide The applications [Update firmware] and [Open bug report] provide the same functional range in both modes. Find the applications descriptions in the Telemotive System Client user guide, chapters 15 and 16. The application [Open configuration] provides less categories in the configuration tree (e.g., [General]) and less sub-items (e.g., [Name]) than for a device integrated in the TSL net-...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 36 von 61 User Guide Operation Important: Only use the tip of the finger to operate the RCTouch. This chapter describes instructions that are possible using the RCTouch, with the exception of sections 9.24 Updating firmware and 9.20 Setting and deleting complex triggers. RCTouch provides the following operating options: ...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 37 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.1: Fade-in after adjusting the brightness Adjusting volume Note: A tone is produced to simulate the newly set volume. If you set the volume to “Volume: 0%”, the RCTouch is mute. Its acoustic signals are inaudible. Navigate to the tab sheet [General] in the application Settings.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 38 von 61 User Guide Opening and closing side menu To open the side menu, you have two options: 1. Tap on the button. 2. Swipe from the left edge of the display to the right. To close the side menu, you have three options: 1.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 39 von 61 User Guide Scrolling through applications 9.13 Changing application 9.24 Updating firmware 9.10 Actuating function key 9.18 Scrolling through tab bar If the tabs exceed the width of the tab bar, you have the option to scroll. Swipe the tab buttons horizontally: ...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 40 von 61 User Guide Trigger folder is expanded. Index Figure 9.5: Expanding trigger folder Note: Triggers are configured per device. Events only trigger actions on the source device. TSL-wide events are not supported. Double-click on [Add Trigger…...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 41 von 61 User Guide Enable the checkbox Trigger active. Select the desired <Trigger Mode>. Enter a name for the trigger in the <Name> field. Select the desired <Event> from the dropdown menu. Edit the event-specific settings. Select the desired <Action>...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 42 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.9: Context menu of a trigger and click on [Write to logger]. Configuration is transferred to the logger. Trigger is deleted and disappears from the configuration tree. Note: If you delete a trigger that is actuated by the <Event>...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 43 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.10: Voice note recording starts To stop the recording, tap again on [Record] or wait until the <Max. recording length> configured in the client elapses. Two brief fade-ins appear one after the other: ...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 44 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.12: Marker set Switching off device 9.23 Switching on device 9.11 Adjusting backlight 9.20 Setting and deleting complex triggers 9.12 Adjusting volume 9.19 Scrolling through tab s ...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 45 von 61 User Guide 9.11 Adjusting backlight Navigate to the tab sheet [General] in the application Settings. 9.11.1 Automatic adjustment If you want the brightness of the display to adjust automatically, tap on the gray [OFF] switch under <Auto Brightness>.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 46 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.2: Fade-in after adjusting the volume Index 9.13 Changing application To reach another application, you have two options: 5. Press the Home button … Active LED lights up briefly. ...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 47 von 61 User Guide Index 9.16 Playing voice note Note: If you do not hear an acoustic signal, increase the volume (see section 9.12). The quality of the recording and playback is dependent on the <Speaker> and <Micro- phone>...
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 48 von 61 User Guide Index 9.18 Scrolling through tab bar If the tabs exceed the width of the tab bar, you have the option to scroll. Swipe the tab buttons horizontally: to the left Tabs adjacent to the right appear.
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 49 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.5: Expanding trigger folder Note: Triggers are configured per device. Events only trigger actions on the source device. TSL-wide events are not supported. Double-click on [Add Trigger… (…)]. ...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 50 von 61 User Guide Select the desired <Event> from the dropdown menu. Edit the event-specific settings. Select the desired <Action> from the dropdown menu. Note: It is possible to create more than one trigger with the same <Event>. However, their <Ac- tion>s must not be mutually exclusive.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 51 von 61 User Guide and click on [Write to logger]. Configuration is transferred to the logger. Trigger is deleted and disappears from the configuration tree. Note: If you delete a trigger that is actuated by the <Event> [Key stroke] with a function key as <Key>, it disappears from the tab sheet [Functionkeys].
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 52 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.11: Voice note recording stops Index 9.21.2 Trigger without voice note Note: Setting a trigger without voice note is confirmed acoustically. If you do not hear an acoustic signal, increase the volume (see section 9.12). Tap on [Trigger] to set a trigger on the connected devices.
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 53 von 61 User Guide View “Standby” appears on the display. The RCTouch is switched off when: the view “Standby” disappears and the Active LED goes out. Index 9.23 Switching on device Press the Home button.
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 54 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.13: Tab “Firmware- / Licenses update” Note: If you operate the device in the TSL network, apply the following steps on all TSL mem- bers. Under <New firmware> click on [Open]. ...
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 55 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.16: Notice message for invalid firmware-packet Click on [Update firmware…]. Firmware file is verified. Dialog opens. Index Figure 9.17: Notice message before firmware update Follow the dialog instructions. Click on [Start firmware update].
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Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 56 von 61 User Guide Figure 9.18: Advancing firmware update The firmware is updated when: the view “FW-Update” disappears, the State LED goes out and the [Close] button is active. Index RCTouch_UserGuide_V2.1.1.doc...
Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning blue PiraT Processing Information Recording Analyzing Tool blue PiraT blue PiraT2 bP2 HW2.x blue PiraT2 Hardware 2.x bPMini blue PiraT Mini Telemotive System Link Telemotive System Client Controller Area Network Local Interconnect Network MOST Media Oriented Systems Transport (www.mostnet.de)
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 58 von 61 User Guide List of figures Figure 7.1: Top view with components ..................12 Figure 7.2: Side view, from the right with components .............. 13 Figure 7.3: Rear side view with components ................13 Figure 7.4: Power cable with Lemosa connector to banana plug ..........
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 59 von 61 User Guide List of tables Table 6.1: Data sheet ....................... 11 Table 7.1: Available connections ....................14 Table 7.2: LED behavior ......................15 Table 8.1: Application overview ....................21 Table 8.2: Operating elements of the tab sheet “General” ............27 Table 8.3: Displays overview ....................
Remote Control Touch Datum: 08.12.2015 Seite 60 von 61 User Guide Version history Version Änderung Abteilung Name Datum Table 13.1: Version history Index RCTouch_UserGuide_V2.1.1.doc...
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