maXYmos PC Software
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Installing and Starting the Program
maXYmos PC is a directly executable program. No installation process takes place and no administrator rights are required. The program can also be started from the USB stick.
1. Copy the maXYmos.exe into a prepared directory, e.g. F:\maXYmos PC\
2. If within this same directory you create a subdirectory with the address F:\maXYmos PC\Data, then this will be used automatically for storing data.
3. Double-click on the .exe to open the main menu of the "Devices" tab. Buttons and info fields remain inactive until a device is entered in the list of devices and
subsequently selected.
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Tabs and their Functions
The function blocks are opened using the four tabs at the top left of the main menu Devices
Process Explorer
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"Devices" Tab
The "Devices" tab presents the following functions: Firmware update
Backup/Restore Setup
Edit
Instant Display
Open the "Devices" tab. If a connection to a maXYmos has not yet been established, the majority of the buttons and fields will be inactive and therefore grayed out. A connection to at least one maXYmos must first be established. This will then appear in the list of devices.
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Adding a maXYmos to the List of devices
Task
To enable direct communication with a maXYmos, the device must be entered in the "Devices" list, it must signal itself as "active" (green spot in the maXYmos symbol) and it must be selected by clicking on it with the mouse.
Procedure
1. Click +New2. Enter the maXYmos IP address
3. Click "Search". If a maXYmos is found, its Ident will be displayed 4. Click OK to add the device to the list of devices (5)
5. Left-click to highlight the list item in blue and thus create a link to this device. All details and functions in this menu now relate to the selected device
2.1.2
"Backup" Function
Task
The Backup function saves all the device settings to a file. Using the Restore function, these settings can then be restored to the original device or applied to a completely separate device.
Procedure
1. Highlight the desired device 2. Click "Backup".
3. Enter a name for the backup file (preferably based on the device serial number)
4. Click OK to save the file
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"Restore" Function
Task
The Restore function applies the device settings saved by the Backup function to a maXYmos. The backup file can be loaded onto any device, not just the original one.
Condition: Firmware of source and target device of must be version V1.1.3 or higher.
Procedure
1. Highlight the target device in the list of devices 2. Click "Restore"
3. Select the backup file 4. Click "Open"
5. The following dialog appears. Parameter groups that you do not wish to restore may be deselected here. For example, it may be sensible to preserve the field bus setting of the target device.
6. Click OK to start the restore process. After confirming the prompt, the backup file is loaded onto the target device
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2.1.4
"Firmware Update" Function
Task
Firmware updates keep your maXYmos up to date at all times. The latest firmware file can be downloaded from the Kistler homepage. See the "Firmware Update Function" chapter in the device manual.
Procedure
1. Highlight the desired device
2. Select the firmware file from the "Firmware" maXYmos PC directory 3. Click "Install".
4. Click "Install" plus "Ctrl" to choose the source directory 5. Select the firmware file and click "Open"
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6. Click "Start update" to start the update procedure. This process can take up to 10 minutes.
7. Important! Once the update has been successfully completed, the maXYmos in question must be restarted. Only then will the new firmware be activated.
2.1.5
Setup
Task
Enables all device settings to be made through the standard Windows user guidance. A connection to the device is not absolutely essential. Configuration
settings can also be made offline, saved to a file and then loaded to the maXYmos later.
Note! Up to version 1.0.0.2840 the "Setup" function is not 100% usable.
2.1.6
"Edit" Function
Task
Enables the opening, "examining" and editing of existing setup or backup files.
Procedure
1. Click "Edit"
2. Select the setup or backup file 3. Click "Open"
4. Now select the parameter group you want to check or edit, e.g. GLOBAL 5. The screenshot (bottom right) shows the channel X setup, for example
Note! Up to version 1.0.0.2840 the "Edit" function is not 100% usable
2.2
"Process" Tab
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"Show Process Pages" Function
Task
The process info pages of all maXYmos listed as active in the list of devices can be shown here. If there are several active devices in the list, then the info pages of these maXYmos are shown simultaneously.
2.3
"Explorer" Tab
Tasks
Search, open and display exported test records (csv files) Measure measurement curves
Bundle measurement curves
Collate process values (xls) into a statistics file (xls) Print test records in PDF format (not currently available)
2.3.1 Search, open and display log files in the export directory
Procedure
1. Highlight the export directory (source directory)
2. If desired, activate the filter function ("Active" checkbox) and filter according to criteria
3. The log files are listed. Highlight the log file you wish to view 4. Curve graph, curve and process values are displayed.
Show curve and EO-related process values and results
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The following functions are available on the "Analyze" tab:
1. Standard Curve shown according to selected measuring function, e.g. Y(X)
2. Markers Individual measuring points are shown (crosses) 3. Crosshairs Curve measurement using cursor ruler
4. Zoom setting Apply zoom from maXYmos or zoom to key points.
5. Bundle Bundle listed curves. Only related curves (same MP, same station) are bundled.
The highlighted list entry (csv) is the determining factor.
6. Sensor X (Sensor Y) The temporal behavior of the measurands on sensor X (i.e. X(t)) or sensor Y (i.e. Y(t)) is shown. These details can be used, for example, to help determine what effect the feed rate has on the overall measurement result. The screenshot below clearly shows that NOK results (red curves) predominantly occur with slower feed rates.
2.3.2 Collating Process Values from the Test Records in an XLS File
Task
The process values of all the listed test records are extracted and collated in columns in an XLS file
Procedure
1. Click the "Excel" button
2. Select the target directory, enter the file name, save.
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2.3.3 Sorting Test Records
Task
Copy records from a single export directory into different directories sorted by creation date.
Procedure
1. Select export or source directory
2. Select "Import" from the "Standard" button
3. Create a project-based subdirectory in the "Sampling" directory and click OK to confirm. The test records from the source directory are now grouped by date into the subdirectories. These are automatically created by the program.
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4. The project directory is created and also divided into directories structured by curve date. If the project folder is highlighted, then all the test records from this folder are displayed. If a subdirectory of this project folder is highlighted, then only the test records with this date are displayed.
2.3.4 Reading Test Records from maXYmos
Task
Read temporarily logged records stored in maXYmos (see SERVICE menu Temp. Datalogging) and use maXYmos PC to display and evaluate.
Procedure
1. Select "Download" from the "Standard" button 2. Select maXYmos (check tick) and
3. create "Project Directory". This is integrated into the "Sampling" directory. 4. Click OK to confirm.
5. The project directory is created and also divided into directories structured by curve date. If the project folder is highlighted, then all the test records from this folder are displayed. If a subdirectory of this project folder is highlighted, then only the test records with this date are displayed.
