The Title Screen The Title Screen

4.2 The Title Screen

Figure 4.3:

Figure 4.3: PDA-S Title ScreenPDA-S Title Screen

The PDA-S program opens to the Title Screen. Based on the user's installed owner file, the program will indicate the organization the unit is registered to and the serial number of the unit. The software version is also noted on this screen.

4.2.1 Review Previous Data 4.2.1 Review Previous Data

Selecting the Review button opens the file explorer where the user may navigate to previous files and review data.

Before proceeding into Data Collection or the configure WiFi screen the user Before proceeding into Data Collection or the configure WiFi screen the user should attach all sensors and cables to the main unit and power on any 8G should attach all sensors and cables to the main unit and power on any 8G transmitters.

transmitters.

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4.2.2 About 4.2.2 About

Figure 4.4:

Figure 4.4: The About ScreenThe About Screen The About screen gives information regarding the program and owner file.

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4.2.3 Configure WiFi 4.2.3 Configure WiFi

Figure 4.5:

Figure 4.5: TransmTransmitter pairing is set through itter pairing is set through the Configure WiFi Screenthe Configure WiFi Screen The Configure WiFi screen allows the user to register 8G wireless transmitters and determine which wireless transmitters the 8G system will be allowed to connect to.

The ‘Registered Radios’ box identifies the 8G transmitters (radios) associated with your 8G hardware. A typical system may include more 8G transmitters than are typically necessary for standard tests. Therefore a user will highlight the desired 8G transmitter serial number under the 'Registered Radios' box ID’s and move them to the ‘Valid Radios for Connecti on’ box us ing the right ar row [> >>].

4.2.3.1 Adding a 8G Transmitter by Auto Discovery

If the user is unable to identify which 8G transmitter is being used, turning on the

‘Discover Radios’ will automatically begin searching for potential valid 8G transmitters Once the list has been populated in the ‘Pending Radios’ box the user may select the desired 8G transmitter and hit the down arrow ▼.

4.2.3.2 Adding a 8G Transmitter by Direct Entry

The user may add additional transmitters into the ‘Registered Radios’ box by typing the transmitter Serial Number into the ‘Register New Radio (Serial Number)’ Box and pressing the ‘Add Radio’ button. This will add the serial number of that transmitter to the ‘Registered Radios’ box.

4.2.3.3 Changing 8G Transmitters

Should a transmitter sustain damage during driving or in some way become inoperable

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Radios for Connection’ box by selecting the radio serial number and pressing the left arrow [<<<]. Then select the replacement transmitter’s serial number and press the right arrow to move the radio into the ‘Valid Radios for Connection’.

4.2.4 Settings 4.2.4 Settings

The Settings button allows the user to make changes to the unit's operation.

Figure 4.6:

Figure 4.6: Settings ScreenSettings Screen

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4.2.4.1 Graph Set-up for Field Unit

Figure 4.7:

Figure 4.7: Graph Set-up ScreenGraph Set-up Screen

The Graph Set-up screen will allow the user to change the graph colors, line type and trace widths. The system allows for pre-selected schemes that can be applied universally and is relatively easy to change in this screen. Details on modification of graph colors are discussed in Section 7.3 on p age 88 .

The User may find that creating customized schemes somewhat difficult on the 8G unit.

It is generally recommended the user create a scheme on the desktop and export that scheme to the 8G as detailed in Secti on 7.3.2 on p ag e 90 .

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4.2.4.2 Backup File Settings

Figure 4.8:

Figure 4.8: Back-up file settingsBack-up file settings

A ‘ sq ueezed ’ backup fil e i s c reat ed up on comp letion of da ta co llection. The s que eze d f il e will save the first and last 40 blows of the data set with an adjustable frequency interval in between. This file will be saved on the hard drive of the 8G.Backup files may be accessed by navigating to C:\Users\PDI8G\Documents\PDIDataSqueezedBackup.

Add itio nally a f ul l b ac kup f ile i s being s av ed afte r e very blow duri ng data collecti on. This fea ture allo ws for data back-up in case the 8G main un it un expected ly shuts down

during data collection. This file will be saved on the hard drive of the 8G.Backup files may be accessed by navigating to C:\Users\PDI8G\Documents\PDIDataFullBackup.

4.2.4.3 Standard Hammer Database Location

The 8G includes a hammer database, as described in “Hammer Databas e” on p age 50 . The user may wish to update the hammer database file when updates are provided to the GRLWEAP program. Update the hammer database file by browsing for the file location of the new hammer database.

4.2.4.4 Custom Hammer Database Location

The PDA-S program uses the same hammer database used in the G RLWEAP program. The user may create custom hammers (such as a custom built drop hammer) by direct input into a custom hammer database. The database of custom hammers can be copied to multiple units. The user navigates to the location of the custom database to read the file.

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4.2.4.5 Sensor Database Location

A sensor da tabase , whi ch is cr eated wh en a user cr eates a new sensor record , ma y be copied to multiple units. Select the location of the sensor database to read the file and include it in the hammer selection menu.