Operating Instructions /10.14

Operating Instructions

Contents

1. Applications ... 4

2. System Requirements for GMST ... 5

3. Installation ... 6

4. First start ... 9

5. Software registration ... 10

5.1. First registration... 11

5.2 Renew Software activation ... 20

6. Add new Customer ... 21

7. Change customer ... 22

8. Read measurements from the tester ... 23

9. Change object details ... 24

10. Add images to the objects ... 25

13. Adding own tests ... 29

14. Creating templates ... 30

15. Print graphics ... 31

16. Communication with Seculife series ... 32

17. Printing Reports ... 34

18. Print Labels ... 35

19. Move data between customers ... 36

20. Load structures in the tester ... 37

21. Notifications e-mail address ... 38

22. Back-up copy ... 39

23. Restore Back-up ... 40

1. Applications

The GMST software is for companies that perform electrical tests. It is the ideal solution for large industrial companies, hospitals, rental and service of electrical and medical equipment, etc.

Main features:

 Tree structure, nesting possibility and easy situation preview,

 Multiple database engines (external and local), possibility to import data from local to external database (work offline),

 E-mail notifications,

 Communication with multiple testers,

 Simplified navigation, tree object -> tests table, multiple test types depends on users needs,

 Reports and stickers (labels). Help functions:

 Search engine for tree objects and tests,

 Administration tools with user activity log,

 Database backup,

 Import from ETC and PAT Manager.

2. System Requirements for GMST

Operating system / Software:

 Microsoft Windows XP (service pack 2), or later Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 8.1)

 .net Framework Version 2.0, (later version should include 2.0) Hardware PC:

 The minimum amount of ram, allowing for smooth operation of the operating system

 Minimum resolution 1024 x 768

 60 MB of free disc space + space for each customer database ( depends on user needs)

 Mouse / Keyboard

 For communication with tester : Free usb port

For installation and registration of GMST, the user should have administrator rights.

3. Installation

To install the program, start the installation from the CD or download the program from:

http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com/deutsch/produkte/GMST.htm

First, select the installation language and press „Ok“

Now license window will appear. Please read license terms. You have to agree to those terms to continue.

In the next window you can select the component to install.

Now you have to decide if you want shortcut on desktop.

4. First start

At next step choose location for local software setting. We recommend using default location. Using folders protected by MS Windows (e.g. C:\Program Files\) may cause some problems. Click „Finish configuration“, to start using GMST.

5. Software registration

After installation program MEST is in demo mode. To use all function you have to register. To register click

If you are using operating system with advanced administration (MS Windows: Vista, 7, 8), you have to run program as administrator or error will appear.

5.1. First registration

 By Internet – program connects with our server, register user and activate program. It only works if it your first activation with this registration key.

 Save registration data in file on desktop – program will create text file with all registration data on desktop. Sent this file to us [email protected] via E-mail.

 Do not send registration. I have activation code already. If you already registered the software. If registration was carried out by internet and everything is correct, program will activate by itself.

When you get activation key, open „MENU“ click „Registration“ and choose „Step 2 – Activation“.

After entering correct Activation key next to it green „√” will appear. If red „X” appeared, than check Activation key. Check every digit carefully or go through registration process.

5.2 Renew Software activation

Caution!

Program license is one workstation only. To work on more workstations you have to buy moveable license.

To use program on another workstation you have to unregister or uninstall program from previous workstation and send statement to us ([email protected] ) you cannot register and activate program on another workstation

within 6 months.

6. Add new Customer

In order to add new customer click in main menu on the Icon „New“. A new window „Add customer“ will appear. Here, you enter the customer data.

In contact person click on the button „Assign person“. Here you select the contact person, by selection or you can add a new person and then in order to confirm click on „Confirm selection“.

7. Change customer

In the „Main“ menu select the icon „Change“.

The window „Change customer“ will appear. Here you can find your customers by searching or scrolling.

8. Read measurements from the tester

After you select the menu „Tester“ click on the icon „Download“. It will open a new window called „Import“.

Click „Search“ to find the connected tester. Then select the desired tester by clicking on it and click „Download data“. The „Import wizard“ window opens. Insert here, by clicking the Import Options and finally click the „Import“ icon.

9. Change object details

Choose in the „Main“ menu under „Customer“ the device ID:

Then click on „Details“.

Here you can, for example, enter or change for the device/device under test: the name, year of construction, the main line etc..

10. Add images to the objects

Choose from the customer ID first the desired device. Then go to the „Gallery“ tab.

Click here the green

+

A „Search“ window will open. Then select the image of the device and click Open.

11. Add document to object

First, select under „Customer“ the desired device. Then go to the tab „Documents“.

Here you click on the button „Add file“.

The „Open“ window appear, where you can select your documents and add with open button to the object.

12. Add attachment to test

First, click in the „Main“ menu on the „Attachment“ tab:

Then click on the icon „Add attachment“.

In the attachments a new document appears. Click the „Right Mouse Button“ on the document and then on „Edit“ with the left mouse button.

13. Adding own tests

After selecting a template, click on the button „Add other test“.

The tab “Other tests“ is active. Here you enter your data in the table of values and put a check in the table cell „Evaluation“.

Finally, click on „Save“.

14. Creating templates

First, select the desired device ID, then activate the tab „Other tests“.

Then click on the icon „Templates“. The „Data base of other tests“ window opens.

In order to add new template click on „

+

Enter the name of each test and then in the table, the corresponding „Limit“ (double-click).

15. Print graphics

First select the customer, then the desired device. In the „Electrical test“ select the type of examination, and then on the tab “Graph“.

In the tab „Graph“ go to „Graph type“, drop-down-menu and then select your desired unit for display. After the selection, it is represented in the graph.

Click to print on the button „Print graph“.

16. Communication with Seculife series

The „Import“ window opens. Click „Search“ to search for the connected tester.

After loading the connected devices are displayed. Here you can choose your target device by clicking on it.

A new window will open: here you go, e.g. “Autotest” and set in there your parameters. Then click on „Start test“.

Steps: 1) Select test procedure

2) Configure Parameters

3) Test results can be transferred to the software by clicking on Current result

After a few seconds you’ll get the results displayed.

In order to implement this, click with the right mouse button on the device name, then with the left mouse button on „Change evaluation“ and to Positive.

17. Printing Reports

First select your device check under the tab „Tests“. Then click on the tab „Report“ and go in drop down menu on Report.

18. Print Labels

In the „Main“ menu, click on the icon „Brother labels“.

The „Print options“ window appears -> here you can choose the type of output QR code and barcode and then click Print Preview by opening „Print labels“.

19. Move data between customers

Click in the „Main“ menu on the icon „Move data“, an „Import“ window will appear.

In the left column you can select the „Source data“ and then the „Destination data“ in the right column and select customers for the exchange of data.

The transfer is done with „Drag & Drop“.

20. Load structures in the tester

Im the „Tester“ menu, click on the icon „Download“. The „Import“ window opens. Here click on „Search“, it searches fort he connected tester.

After the connected tester has been found (green bar), click on the button „Upload data“.

21. Notifications e-mail address

Click „Menu“ on the command bar, then in the drop-down-menu click on „Options“. The Options window opens and there you click on the button „Notifications“.

Here you can make your settings and then click on the button „Test connection“.

22. Back-up copy

First, click on the „Administration“ menu:

There you select „Back-up copy“.

After clicking on it a new window will open. Here enter a name for the „Back-up data“ and then click on „Save“. The data can be backed-up both on the PC and on the USB stick.

23. Restore Back-up

Click in the „Administration“ menu on „Restore“. A new window will open. There, you go to your back-up file and then click on „Open“.

The data can be accessed from both the PC and from the USB stick.

24. Product support

Please contact in case of need:

GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Hotline Product support Phone D 0900 1 8602-00

Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • A PDF version is available on the Internet