MicroModules - Neuhaus Electronics
Contents
1. Method 1 Click on Search Module Of course this only makes sense 1f the desired modules are available and connected properly to the power supply so that these can be captured by the light beam Fill list with modules Please wait The search process will take approx 10 seconds searching for modules Method 2 Fil Options Help Load modules M i Cr if module configurations have already been saved refer to Close page 10 of respective chapter these can be uploaded to the EH E list via Load Modules notwithstanding if the module 1s physically available search modules Example for 2 modules uploaded to list search modules Truck MicroMotorDual Motor 20 1 05 Truck MicroLight Light 24 1 03 Duplicate Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 6 21 Meaning of the List Entries Truck MicroMotorDual Motor 20 1 05 Truck MicroLight Light 24 1 03 Each module can be assigned a model and module name Each module has its own ID which may only appear once throughout the entire system Up to 256 modules can be managed Consecutive IDs are issued as factory standard It may occur that 2 of the same are purchased as there are 256 options This 1s no problem as an ID can also be changed The model name is in bold print in first place on the top line 2 Line Pos 1 Module Type The example MicroMotorDual represents the controls for a brushed motor up2. Read Settings read settings In order to display the current settings of the module on the screen click this button The screen display will be updated Write Settings Write settings In order to save the screen display to the module click this button The time it takes may vary depending on the module The communication activities can be followed nicely on the Datalink via the LEDs send and receive Save and Save Under The configuration of each module can be saved and is interchangeable with the smart phone If an Index Card is saved for the first time with Save or Save Under the following window will appear varies depending on the version of the operating system If several models are being managed we recommend creating an individual folder for each model The window will no longer appear for recurring saves unless you click on Save under The saved index cards have the extension bin Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 10 21 There is no need to enter it when saving as it is added automatically Speichern unter 2 x Speichern in Bagger vw OQ X D Ew ie Zuletzt verwendete Do e Desktop Bagger_Hauptmotor bin SBagger MotorSchaufel bin Eigene Dateien r Arbeitsplatz Dateiname m Dateityp Binary Files v Abbrechen Z e Netzwerkumgeb ung Establishing a Connection to the USB IR Datalink Insert the USB cable with t
3. up to 256 modules 0 255 can be Module ID 20 managed For merely 256 possibilities there may be collisions of IDs provided factory standard Hence the option of changing an ID is available Model name Truck We recommend checking the ID after purchasing a new module and adapting it accordingly when necessary Module Name Motor Version 1 05 The model and module names may run to a maximum of 16 signs If a change has been on the index card that has not yet been saved to the module the disk symbol will blink EJ As soon as the new settings have been saved to the module the symbol will disappear Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 8 21 Communicating with the Modules Under All operations on the bottom right of the screen all available options are shown Open module All operations Search for update Reset ID read settings Write settings Save SdVe ds Open Close Modules In order to see current values depending on the module such as impulse lengths of the remote control the current voltage or the power being supplied at the moment click open The current values will be shown in the shaded gray fields Only lines will appear if there 1s no connection Since this function is used frequently a button has also been created on the user interface to facilitate use comfortably Open module As soon as a connection has been established the 3 dots at the top of the screen will run from top to bo
4. 01 In the first line in bold is the model name in the truck second the module type the module name the ID MicroMotorDual Modul 2 201 1 01 and lastly the firmware version available on the module General Module Settings Identical for all Modules General Modul ID 200 Modul Name Modul 1 Model Name truck Version 1 01 Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 15 21 Module ID Each module must have a number ID which only appears once in the system The modules are shipped featuring consecutive IDs As there are only 256 possibilities available it might happen that 2 modules are purchased which have the same ID If an ID appears more than once there will be confusion when searching a module and when opening it directly Therefore we recommend checking each new module for its ID and changing it 1f necessary Changes can be made by clicking the line a keyboard will appear Enter the desired ID there Press enter to complete the entry Restore Original ID Restore original ID By hitting in the main menu the original factory ID can be restored Module Name The modules do not have names when they are new We recommend issuing a meaningful one Model Name In order to manage various models modules may also be designated model names This process is identical to the one for module names Version This line shows the current software version operating in the module at the moment Op
5. overview of all modules Each module features its own ID and name Up to 256 modules can be managed The individual modules can be assigned different models and be easily overseen In order to be able to use new software versions in existing hardware an update via the infrared interface 1s possible any time Aside from a PC or laptop smart phones featuring on the go USB can also be used This makes applicability even more flexible as we usually carry our smart phones everywhere The range of modules is constantly being expanded Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 2 21 PC Windows Installation The CD provided offers an installation file for 32 bit as well as for 64 bit operating systems Under System Controls and further under System you can find out which operating system has been installed Depending on which system runs on your computer click the correct set up file The first window that pops up features the message Unknown Editor ignore it and click on Execute The installation package includes all components required and the driver for the USB infrared Datalink First the language selection will appear Setup Sprache ausw hlen X IE Wahlen Sie die Sprache aus die wahrend der Installation benutzt werden soll Choose You will be guided through the remaining set up Setup MicroModules Bl x Select Destination Location D Where should MicroModules be in
6. the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Setup MicroModules D x Installing E Please wait while Setup installs MicroModules on your computer Extracting files C Programme MicroModules runtime jre bin client classes jsa Destination location C Prograrmmme MicroModules Start Menu folder am MicroModules Additional tasks Additional icons Create a desktop icon ne lt Back Install Cancel Installation process Overview Setup MicroModules B x Completing the MicroModules a Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing MicroModules on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Installation is complete software can be restarted General Part V2 01 June 2015 4 21 Neuhaus Electronics After clicking on the icon appear when first opened The dividing line between the list on the left and the module card on the right may be moved from left to right depending on the set screen size Move the mouse to the line until a small double cursor appears then press the left mouse button and move the line This operation should be conducted when there is at least one entry in the list on the left File Options Help 2 MicroModu File Options Help ui P MicroM c Qo Pd Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 5 21
7. to 4A of constant current Pos 2 Module Name The example Motor In order to maintain proper oversight we recommend providing meaningful names Pos 3 ID Number Pos 4 current software version of the module can be altered via the firmware update In order to open a map of all settings click the left mouse button on the respective entry in the list The module map currently open for editing features 1s shaded in blue The following example shows the module card of a Micro Motor Dual control unit Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 7 21 File Options Help MicroModt v General search modules Ff cupide Program a Module Name Motor Motor 1 e Program 1 _ Program 2 MicroLight Light 24 1 03 Module ID 20 Engines count 1 engine e 2engines Model name Truck Frequency Version v Motor 1 o Curve square actual length of impulse 1 919 Brakes controlled end position forward Brakes during standstill Yes s middle position limit stop active lc active higl end position reverse v Motor 2 Curve 3 actual length of impulse 1 506 zi A Brakes controlled end position forward Brakes during standstill Yes o No middle position limit stop active low active high end position reverse Duplicate Close module Write settings All operations m General settings are mostly identical for all modules General As noted
8. 500 lt gt DG EB Ea EN Eq limit stop active low active high end position reverse 2 000 Duplicate After clicking the button a small window appears asking for entry of the module ID of the one to which the settings of the open card shall be copied New Module ID File Options Help The ID of the other module has to be previously known e g through a search ui e ec 99 5 MicroM After entering the ID click on Apply search modules A new module marked in red will be added to the list on the left even though it 1s not actually present s f In order to be able to transfer the settings to the module via the Write Settings button the card of the new module has to be opened click on line so it becomes shaded in blue This method Microlight 191 101 enables easy copying of existing modules especially interesting we WI for many settings such as the lighting module MicroMotorDual 123 1 05 Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 12 21 Smart Phone Start Up Screen MicroModules Version 1 00 Neuhaus Electronics 2014 All rights reserved Important Note In order to be able to use this app your smart phone must support USB on the go This is noted in the respective user manual Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 13 21 The APP in the Google Store 2 versions are offered 1 The full version h
9. MicroModules USB IR Datalink PC xr Smartphone USB on the go support is required for Android from V 3 1 User Manual June 2015 General Concept Operation Software Not suitable for children under the age of 14 Neuhaus Electronics Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 1 21 General Notes on the Concept Every RC model incorporates a range of electronic components battery A receiver A motor controls lighting controls A sound module A multi switch A mixer A servos Up to now all of said components were more or less by themselves Current development is headed in the direction of at least being able to configure some of the components via a PC Based on the new overall concept MicroModules by Neuhaus Electronics all modules are accessible via a wireless interface We have opted for infrared as a medium as it has proven to be a highly stable connection and has the advantage of only producing a limited effective radius of up to a 2 m thereby rarely experiencing disturbances by other users Hence the mandatory wire connection becomes obsolete Input units such as buttons or pots are no longer necessary on the module which means the devices can be kept rather small despite a high density of functions Modules can be built in to the model and be configured during regular operations Any settings that have been created can be tested for effectiveness immediately Intuitively operated software offers an
10. as no limitations of functions 2 The test version does not enable saving parameters to the module The APP can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store The full version can be purchased for n VAT of the respective country iie aii an In App purchase Insert the USB cable with the Datalink to a USB port of your computer The driver will be installed at the same time as the program itself As soon as the connection to the Datalink has been established the red LED USB Connection will light up and the LED Status Display will reboot in a ramp and begin blinking green at an interval of approx sec A correct connection will also be displayed on the top of the screen in the left column rd no connection Datalink properly connected Organisation of Models and Modules Each module can be assigned a model and module name Up to 256 modules can be managed ID 0 255 Searching for Modules In order to display all modules built in to a model these have to be searched for first In order for all modules to be shown in a list these have to be captured by the Datalink light beam Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 14 21 search modules The search process will take approx 10 seconds Please wait searching for modules The detected modules will be displayed in a list modules found featuring consecutive IDs truck In this example there are 2 modules MicroMotorDual Modul 1 200 1
11. data LED 4 On green means that data 1s being sent to the modules The infrared component is located on the far right of the schematic Datalink illustration It should be held at a flat angle in the direction of the modules The distance can be up to 50 cm Important Note Due to the slightly protruding assembly the infrared chip is mechanically sensitive Please avoid mechanical stresses Imprint Neuhaus Electronics Dr Karl Vetter von der Lilie A 8223 Stubenberg am See 55 www neuhaus electronics at 0043 650 26 42 72 Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 21 21
12. ening the Module In order to display the current data of a module e g currently applied impulse lengths voltage power the connection to the module has to be opened To do this hit the line open module Hehe maim eN As soon as a connection has been established the 3 dots at the top of the screen will run from top to bottom and the lighting intensity of the LED of the activated module will begin fluctuating Communication to the modules will only work if the Datalink is properly inserted into the USB port Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 16 21 Editing parameters specific to the module As soon as changes have been made to the settings a blinking disk symbol will appear at the top right of the screen This symbol is meant to prevent forgetting to upload newly created settings to the module Uploading Downloading settings from the smart phone to the module Read Settings Write Settings In order to upload settings to the module hit write in order to display the current settings of the module hit read If a module is selected after a search run the current settings will be queried automatically Software Update of the Module Aside from parameter settings the module software can also be updated should there be a version featuring new functions To start the update hit in the main menu search for update This button is only activated when communication of the module has been closed An update
13. he Datalink to a USB port of your computer The driver will be installed at the same time as the program itself As soon as the connection to the Datalink has been established the red LED USB Connection will light up and the LED Status Display will reboot in a ramp and begin blinking green at an interval of approx sec A correct connection will also be displayed on the top of the screen in the left column x f no connection Datalink connected correctly Infrared Software Update Datalink The Datalink software can also be updated Here the changes will be limited and an update will only be required rarely if at all Basically the process is identical to the module update The menu item Search for Datalink update is located in the top menu bar under Options File Options Help Search Datalink update Details on the infrared Datalink are available in the appendix Language VaeVis JULI JlI J m Neuhaus Electronics General Part Copying Modules similar configurations are required 955 it is not necessary to create each If several modules with identical or H module card separately The Mesi pus in i iu m ae odule Name Motor 1 Program 1 Program 2 Copy function on the bottom left Model name Frequency ue of the screen can be used to copy a existing cards actual length of impulse end position forward 1 000 Brakes during standstill Yes e No middle position 1
14. in the open folder As a smart phone does not feature very long lines the names of the modules are displayed in abbreviated form e g MicroMotorDual is abbreviated uMD However the user can change the name Simply press and hold down the respective line then the buttons Remove and Change Name will open Saved module configurations can be exchanged via a USB cable connecting the PC and the smart phone Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 18 21 LED Lighting Patterns of the Modules All modules have a red LED usually which shows the current state of the function ramp during boot after switching on short blinking every approx 1s normal operating mode LS nN steady fluctuating the connection to the PC MAC smart phone tablet is open abrupt fluctuating mode for downloading a new software version no valid main program available Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 19 21 Infrared Datalink Mini USB LED red receive LED green send IR DataLink 5 rum Iu MITT PITT HHH Infrared Data flow LED red gt USB connection Led green gt status display Datalink Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 20 21 Datalink LEDs LED 1 Status LED USB red 1f it is lit USB is activated LED 2 Status LED Datalink green during start up a ramp is raised the LED will blink in one second intervalls LED 3 On red means the data link 1s receiving
15. stalled fS e Setup MicroModules o x Welcome to the MicroModules Setup Wizard This will install MicroModules version 2 01 on your computer Gai Setup will install MicroModules into the following folder It is recommended that you close all other applications before ae To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse continuing Browse Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup At least 166 9 MB of free disk space is required lt Bak a Select location of installation Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 3 21 Setup MicroModules Bl x Setup MicroModules El x Select Start Menu Folder E Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts es Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder Select Additional Tasks E Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing MicroModules then click Next To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse MicroModules Browse Create a Quick Launch icon Don t create a Start Menu folder Back Cancel Back Cancel Select name of icon on desktop Setup MicroModules Bl x Ready to Install E Setup is now ready to begin installing MicroModules on your computer Click Install to continue with
16. ttom and the lighting intensity of the LED of the m activated module begins fluctuating Searching for an Update Software can be updated for each module when required This may be the case when new functions are added to a module Under Current Firmware the version currently used by the module is displayed Under Type you can choose to download the new software directly from our server online or from your computer e g CD Under Available Firmware you can check to see which software versions are available for downloading and installation Our website will inform you which functions have been added to the new version Click on Install to download the new version via the internet online option and install it on the module A live internet connection 1s required for this step Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 9 21 Xx Uploading to the module may take several Current firmware 1 05 seconds and will vary depending on the type of Type Online Lokal module _ Available firmware 1 05 v Please wait Path Browse pde iA Once the update has been completed successfully a message window will open and display the successful completion The update has been successfully installed Reset Module ID Once the factory ID has been changed it can be reset to the original value via this command The change is also added to the list on the left and to the saved configurations
17. will only work if you have access to the internet via your smart phone All available versions will be listed select version Select the desired version in the next step After hitting Install the new software will be Aktuelle Firmware 1 01 downloaded and immediately installed in the respective module The time this takes may vary based on the module The bar indicates the progress Verf gbare Firmware 1 2 4 Install Cancel Neuhaus Electronics General Part V2 01 June 2015 17 21 Please wait Information the update was installed installing update successfully OK software Update Infrared Datalink Datalink software can also be updated The changes will be very limited as an update is rarely required if at all The process is basically identical to the module update However the menu item search Datalink update is in another position on the screen where the modules that have been found are listed Saving Modules to the Smart Phone Modules can be saved just like on a PC There are 2 options 1 On the first screen featuring the list of modules several of these can be check marked and then saved to the respective folder by clicking Save Module in the menu 2 Once a module card has been opened the menu will show Save and Save Under We recommend creating an individual folder for each model using a meaningful name Click New Folder to create a folder Click Save Here to save the module
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search