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1. BHYSTENS INC Unit 9 18812 96th Avenue Surrey BC Canada V4N 3R1 Remote AMD Operator Manual Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5 INC Remote AMD TzcrRONIX SYSTEMS INC METAL SHARK r o SOFTWARE Remote AMD V1 0 3 User manual English Project Project name Order Project NO Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST EMS INC Remote AMD Index 1 Introduction Licensing agreement 2 General Information 3 Operations 3 1 Starting the remote AMD 3 2 The user display Menu bar o File i Edit o Users o Window o Help 3 3 Base Settings for AMD Remote Program settings Communications Device names User settingS o Display o OPLevel1 o OPLevel2 o OPLevel32. o Program setup 3 4 Logging in Logging out 3 5 AMD Displays 3 6 The AMD Setup 3 7 AMD Parameter printout 3 8 AMD System time 3 9 Save AMD Settings 3 10 Load AMD Settings 3 11 Protocol printing 3 12 Editing protocols 3 13 Shut down Remote AMD 4 Wiring 4 1 Interface converter RS485 RS232 4 2 Metal Detector PC 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Error Messages from the controller 5 2 Error Messages software 5 3 Whom to contact Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYST EMS INC Remote AMD 1 Introduction Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Tectronix Remote AMD software This Program allows you to operate control and exchange data with several Tectronix Mesu 02 Metal detectors through a Network from your PC Record keeping for MIS is greatly simplified since reject events and faults including a time d
3. Pir e E eI ESOS uam Consult vou operators manual STU before changing the adjustments afu 3 16 Remote AMD_Oct2005_rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 3 AMD Parameter Printout You may print out the parameters of level 1 3 for each AMD AMD 02 Display AMD 52 Setup Click on Edit gt AMD 02 Parameter Printout AMDOG Parameterausduck ET 1 ki AMDO2 Systemzel setzen P 4 Select the unit AMDO Setup save restare Elektronik 3 Datenbanken d Elektronik 4 Piekarnik This opens a window that displays the printout Click on print for a printout MESUTRONIC Parameterubersicht Ter igen 40 GE TY oe 3 17 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX 5 INC Remote AMD 3 8 AMD System Time AMD 02 Display To synchronize the Time of the individual AMD 02 Setup AMD s with the open Edit gt 02 AMD Z Parameterausdruck System time setzen AMDCC Sustemcel setzen Dara AMDO2 Setup save restore Select the appropriate AMD You also synchronize all AMD s You should Datendanker use this option that all Elektonik 4 documentation carries the same 5 time stamp y 3 18 Remote AMD_Oct2005_rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 3 9 Save AMD Settings AMD 02 Display b AMD 02 Setup b MD Z Parameterausdruck AMDO2 Systemzei setzen
4. A Lo CWm _ communication conflicts The other devices can be addressed from 0 to 62 The access code may also be activated in this menu Check the menubox to activate the access code option oee User setup for details This assures that only authorized personnel has access and can change the data Cleaning time is the time frame during which the detector ignores all metal signals This setting is used to avoid rejects and erroneous data during cleanup All metal detectors will be de activated every day during this time unless the setting is changed 3 10 Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD Communication The Submenu Communication allows you to configure the port settings and the system bus The communication menu selects the port where data transfer takes place Normally COM 2 This is also the default setting The Baudrate determines the data transfer rate to the bus It has to be the same for all units operated under this system Do not change the settings for Parity Databits and Stopbits TEK Tj Changing these settings will terminate communication between the devices Device names T hath ni rabel pen Gesenmen Benutzervenuabunz Mame 1 E l luy ri 1 d 1 E E Uk Atbrchen
5. If you have changed the settings on a unit you can store these new settings This gives you the option to revert to your saved settings after a reset or a setting change made in error To save a setting open Edit AMD 02 Setup save restore which opens this dialogue box Please select the desired unit Click save Select the appropriate path and file then Save The factory uses the same file for the program data Speichen Abm 3 19 Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 3 10 Load AMD Settings AMD 02 Display AMD 02 Setup AMDO2 Parameterausdruck AMD Sustemzeil setzen oaved setups can be uploaded with the PC to avoid manual setting of the unit F ow MDDZ Setup savesrechore Datenbanken gt Go to Edit gt AMD Setup save restore select the appropriate AMD from the dialogue box click oad This opens the default installation file select the correct setting saved settings have the ending sav and confirm with open The saved settings will now be uploaded to the i RE AMD This option is useful when the same en settings apply to several units Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5 INC Remote AMD 3 11 Protocol Printing Print protocol For a manual protocol printout Printer setup Click the Protocol printout icon or File gt Print Protocol which opens a dialogue box with filter and sort
6. Suchen Hilfe Zl Ausfuhren AJ Beenden W j C Autostart j lt CoreDRAW 7 E i remote DIE Microsoft Nachschagewerke P nline Dienste b z 2 Zubeh r A Explorer amp Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft NetMeeting Intemet Mail Internet News lt 4 Microsoft Outlook m Microsoft PowerPont gt Microsoft Sammelmappe W Microsoft Word Me HMS DOS Eingabeaufforderung AJ windows xplorer To launch the remote AMD program in Windows 95 98 NT click the Windows START Button and follow the menu Start Program Mesutronic Hemote AMD 3 6 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5S INC Remote AMD 3 2 The user Display The display contains the following components Menu bar File Edit User Window Help Toolbar Main Window Menu bar The Menu bar contains the following menu points File Edit User Window Help File The File menu contains the following submenus PRINT PROTOCOL To sort and print detection events Operation Protocol printing Printer setup You need to assign a printer to the program in order to print protocols If your PC is connected to a printer you may use this printer If you use a networked printer please assign a path to the network printer Please consult your network administrator Setup To change base settings Operation Base Settings for AMD Remote Exit To shut
7. Display User 2 fusea 0 se2 0 Opleve Liser 4 used used 0 pieve3 User 5 usb use setup Cj Note To verify if you are logged in check the user box The check mark beside the name indicates who is logged in Note Default settings on left 3 14 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC 3 5 The AMD Displays Remote AMD To show a display on your PC AMD UE Dispi ___ screen Click Edit on the submenu AMD 02 Setup 5 AMD 02 Display Now registered AMDUZ Parameterausdnck units appear Select the desired unit AMDO2 Syatemzail setzen or select all AMDO Setup save restore Datenbanken Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 wi ww Elekronik 1 Elektronik 2 Elektronik 3 5 3 15 SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 3 6 The AMD Setup Adjust the detectors from your pc AMD 02 Display AMDO2 Display 2 EDE Click Edit gt AMD 02 Setup Select the unit you wish to modify You will AMDO2 need the access code if the access AMD Setup save restore 3 code option is activated This opens the submenus Level 1 3 Datenbanken 2 Bedurebeng 2 1 Produk Proc 1 az moimi mc Abbrechen Podat lernen E leman mareal e _
8. be overloaded which can lead to data transmission errors since the information will only be partially or not transmitted at all Please also note that the following base adjustments need to be made to establish communication between your PC and the AMD In Operating level 3 The System Data for the controller has to be set as follows Each controller needs a distinct address No address may be duplicated The processor uses 63 as a default value therefore no unit may be given the address 63 Addresses higher than 63 cannot be used Please make a note of the address since It needs to be entered into the system together with a name at a later time We have found that it is better to use a location or a self explanatory name instead of an abstract number since it is easier to relate the detector to its location or use In this level it is possible to check and change the time and date This is not important for the communication but if the wrong date is in the system the wrong date will be transmitted If you should require help please note the version number before calling This information is vital for our technicians You obtain the version number from the menu Help Info 2 5 Remote AMD_Oct2005 rev1 0 SYSTEMS INC 3 Operation Remote AMD 3 1 Starting the Remote AMD Neves Ufhice Dokument T Ofice Dokument offnen anre N Dokumente pn Einstellungen
9. 005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 3 13 Shut down Remote AMD Print protocol Printer setup To close the program click the c ose icon on the taskbar Setup 3 24 Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX 5 INC Remote AMD 4 wining Wiring Interface converter RS 485 RS 232 Wiring Metal detectors PC 4 1 Interface converter RS485 RS 232 25 channel socket to be connected to serial interface on PC RS 257 RS 485 xCYN T RTS 13 T RTS Rx QS AMD 2 1 82 E3 AMD 2 2 ol 22 83 Connection to metal detector 4 25 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 ms INC CTRONIX SYSTE T Remote AMD 4 2 Metal Detectors PC LC CIN V iur CONV Peng CEC SH SR SH 20 A s C 0 NOML YTIV Ta JenaAuo3 3ogpaqur una 1 12 pian 74 quna y 410333234 9 CC CUNY peog quas ZO NOWI YTV o Jop3212p FOP Cc eg Ct NV peog amoqoor aTi NOWLAW CX CIN puso suona 20 Ta p rsquinu p Joquinu 10 3313 c quini 40333124 4 26 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error Messages from the Controller Troubleshooting Error messages Sofi Iware Troubleshoot
10. Lbemehmen The submenu Device Names allows the user to name the detectors The D has to be the same as the detector number Each device can have a Name assigned to it We recommend using self explanatory names The units and their respective numbers can be listed at random on the display 3 11 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD User Settings The submenu User Settings may be Used when the access code Is activated E i turam L m maran Different users can be given full or re Daven User setup stricted access to the detector settings Uremame Password Uremghi User names and access codes can User 1 user Tj changed new users be added User 2 fuser n2 User 3 Ez jus i Dp level 2 5 access levels are available to the User 4 aed serd level 2 Display The user may only access the display panel setting New displays may be added OP Level 1 The user has access to level and can perform adjustment to level 1 OP Level 2 The user has access to level 1 2 and can perform adjustments to level 1 2 OP Level 3 The user has access to level 1 2 3 and can perform adjustments to level 1 2 3 Program setup The user has access to all OP levels Access codes can be changed access to other users can be granted denied or modified Please note If the access code box is
11. ate stamp are recorded in the PCs memory and may be printed out with the PC s printer This software enables you to access and manipulate your metal detector remotely from anywhere with your PC Also all events will be permanently stored on your hard drive Please read this manual carefully Copyright The information and data given in this document can be amended without notice Without explicit written permission by TECTRONIX SYSTEMS INC it is prohibited to copy or to transfer any part of this document It does not matter how and through which electronic or written media it Occurs 2005 TECTRONIX SYSTEMS INC All rights reserved Windows and Access are registered trademarks of Microsoft Pentium is a registered trademark of Intef Remote AMD Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 2 General Information Minimum hardware requirements Processor Intel Pentium und compatible gt 166Mhz Memory 16Mb RAM Free Disc space approx 10Mb System compatible with Win 95B C 98 NT SP 6 WIN2000 XP RS485 cable Stock Lengths available 100 200 300 foot lengths 1X Stranded twisted Pair 22AWG overall shield and an impedance of 50 to 55 ohms Custom Lengths Available up to 1500 ft ATEN RS232 RS485 Converter TECTRONIX part IC 4858l Please de activate your screensaver while operating the Remote AMD Screensavers can take up enormous amounts of memory During high data transmission rates the processor may
12. ctions at this part e Confirm that the addresses between software and unit match Correct if necessary e Check that each unit has its individual address Check that there is no multiplication of addresses in the controller and in the program e Another source of error can be the configuration on the port Check both port settings Com x Check that both devices have the same baudrate preferable 19200 e Check the address of the Pc e Check that the addresses are between 0 and 63 If you have eliminated these sources of errors the hardware may be faulty 5 29 Remote AMD 2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD 5 3 Whom to Contact If you still experience difficulties or require additional information please contact us during normal office hours 8 00am to 4 30pm Pacific Standard Time except weekends and holydays Tectronix Systems Inc 9 18812 96 Ave Surrey British Columbia Canada VAN 3H1 Phone 604 607 6028 Fax 604 607 6026 E Mail service metal shark com Web site www metal shark com User manual Remote AMD Status May 2006 5 30 Remote AMD_Oct2005 rev1 0
13. down the program Operation Shut down Remote AMD 3 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD Edit AMD 02 Display AMD 02 setup 02 Parameterausdruck AMDO2 Sustemzett setzen AMDO2 Setup save restore Database AMD 02 Displav Displays the face panel of each detector Operation The AMD Displays AMD 02 Setup To change the settings of each metal detector Levels 1 2 3 Operation The AMD Setup AMD 02 Parameter printout To print out the system parameters in Level 1 2 3 Operation AMD Parameter printout AMD Systems clock adjustment To set one or all systems to the PC s time Operation AMD System time AMD 02 Setup save restore To save adjusted parameters or to load saved parameters Operation Save AMD Settings Operation Load AMD Settings Datenbase To edit the event database Operation Editing protocols Users To gain access to the systems by user code if code option is activated Operation Logging in Logging out Window To arrange the display windows Help 3 8 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD Icon bar Displays the 3 most commonly used functions in graphic form Setup same as File gt Setup Print Protocol same as File Print Protocol Exit same as File gt Exit Main window The main window displays the graphics and text pg 19200e 2 MONS Licences 16 User Note From t
14. he user has to have access privileges to adjustments The window protocol data shows all data on the left If you select a data point more information such as date time quality and quantity of the event is displayed on the right The long dialogue box below the 2 windows displays the transmission code in hexadecimal writing and is only of importance for the technician Below is a navigation bar with the following options To Entry 1 To the last lt 4 Previous Next Entry Entry 3 22 Remote AMD_Oct2005 rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD In addition you may select from the following options 1 Update 2 Reset The contents of this window will he All data is erased updated meaning existing and newly The event counter begins at received data Zero 3 Delete all 4 Delete Erases all entrys the event The selected entry will be era counter s not affected sed Note We recommend clearing the database from time to time This aids the user in finding a certain event among the rest Adjustment data and settings are not affected Trini 04 2j E rere bat i l B s H i r4 3 ATE LA gi dE j Bad ead di re 308 33 41 47 i 16 dn 4 de harkseren Educ 4 1564 59 104 TE a 1 LETS ala kawa az ri rau E 4 3 23 Remote AMD Oct2
15. his window may Reset metal alarms Monitor Communications The Green display remains blank and does not imitate the controller panel display Only the round indicators are active indicating metal alarms or faults 3 9 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX 5 INC Remote AMD 3 3 Base Settings for AMD Remote The Menu File gt Setup or the Setup Icon leads you to a window with 5 register cards Here you affect the most important settings to operate the remote AMD PG Each changed setting has to be confirmed by clicking the confirm field This stores the new setting to memory and will be the default value when starting a new application Program settings Communication Device names User Settings Print settings ee ee Program settings In the submenu Program settings you may adjust the language of the zz Beienme l ser ehin program and the Address of the unit Sa sina you are working with The address identifies the unit the Systems bus With the present software it is possible Language Device ID 2 to digitally address up to 64 detectors Par wuid hek v Addresses 0 63 The PC uses one of Cleaning line these addresses to able communicate with the detectors This address is 63 as a default setting but can be changed Please note Do not use the same address twice to avoid Lance 8
16. ing Whom to contact 7 5 1 Error Messages from the controller The following Screens show some Error messages and Warnings of the controller This data is not processed or evaluated It is only displayed The software does not affect or process the error messages Please contact Tectronix Systems Technical support for the meaning of the messages Information Elektronik AMD 02 V3 05b Information Elektronik AMD 02 y3 05b 5 27 Remote AMD_Oct2005_rev1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5 INC Remote AMD 5 2 Error messages Software This chapter deals with error messages from the software After the error message we show the reason for the error and how to eliminate it These messages originate from the program Meaning the software recognizes the error and displays it Only a certain error message appears which has the same root The error message PROGRAM ERROR COMMUNICATION Zeituberschreitung is followed by PROGRAM ERROR COMMUNICATION kene auf D atenantrage UK jl PROGRAM ERROR COMMUNICATION ACK Frame vom AHD and means that the communication between the processors and the device is interrupted 5 28 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYSTEMS INC Remote AMD Please check all cables and connections e Check all connections for good contact e If some devices are recognized others not follow the path to the source of the error and check the conne
17. not activated anybody using the PC can change settings This may lead to an inoperative system if the user is not familiar with the system Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST M S INC Remote AMD eS ER Print settings The submenu Print settings This is to set the time intervals for the printouts If no time frame is set the printout has to be activated manually Operation Protocol printing The contents of the box marked Customer will be printed as a footnote 3 13 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5 INC Remote AMD 3 4 Logging in Logging Out Only if access code is active Login as a user To gain access to the system as a user click on your name This activates the text box Enter your password into the text box If the user name and the access code match the user will be granted user1 access to the corresponding part the system If the user attempts to access an unauthorized part of the system the text box for the access code will open again The user will be able to access only if the correct code is entered User luser Password ak Logout If you wish to log out click on user logout RIT Note Only one user at a time can Pint settings names User setup access the system If a new user logs in the old user will be logged out automatically Usemane Password Liserights User 1
18. options The default settings Setup are Filter and unsorted E xit a BE 58i si ee ee M MESUTRONIC Meaning all events will be printed but you may Merron 02 Provost select to have only certain events or certain units printed out You may select the following filter options Metal Fault pd emn Power On Power Off Detector Test Parameter Change Protocol request Eg Test OK Product change Learning Angle bifineapboanen iara You may select these sorting options Unsorted by date ascending descending by device ascending descending by type ascending descending You may also select a time name for which you desire a report Bestatigen After affirming with OK the dialogue box asks if a detailed report is desired or not A detailed report is preferable since it contains all required information and is easier to understand as long as the amount of data required is not excessive 3 21 Remote AMD Oct2005 1 0 T CTRONIX SYST MS5 INC Remote AMD 3 12 Editing protocols Data is stored in the Database We recommend to clear the data base frequently to avoid over flow of data fce Pieces potemzet salzen AMD Setup save restore Go to Edit and select Database gt Messages Messagei Test Database gt Texts cannot be accessed It is only d accessible to the technician If the access code is activated t
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