Operation Manual

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DB MODE – Presenting the Database in Text Mode or ID Mode
The DB MODE functions are
available as of firmware ver-
sion 01.05.00 of the test
instrument and as of ETC
version 01.31.00.
Creating Structures in TXT MODE
By default, the database in the test instrument is set to text mode,
„TXT“ is indicated in the header. You can create structural ele-
ments in the test instrument und add designations in plain text,
e. g. Customer XY, Distributor XY and Electrical Circuit XY.
Creating Structures in ID MODE
Alternatively, you can work in the ID mode. „ID“ is indicated in the
header. You can create structural elements in the test instrument
which can be labelled with ID numbers at your discretion.
Note
When data are transferred from the test instrument to the
PC or ETC, ETC always retains the presentation (TXT or
ID mode) selected in the test instrument.
When data are transferred from the PC or ETC to the test
instrument, the test instrument always retains the presen-
tation selected in ETC.
So, the respective receiver of the data always adopts the
presentation of the sender.
Note
In the test instrument, structures can either be created in
text mode or in ID mode.
In the ETC software, however, designations and ID num-
bers are always allocated.
If no texts or ID numbers have been allocated when creating the
structures in the test instrument, ETC generates the missing
entries automatically. They can be subsequently edited in the ETC
software and transferred back to the test instrument if required.
Switching Bluetooth
®
On/Off ( MTECH+/MXTRA/ SECULIFE IP
only)
If your PC is equipped with a Bluetooth
®
interface, wireless com-
munication is possible between the MTECH+, MXTRA or SECULIFE IP
and ETC user software for the transfer of data and test structures.
One-time only authentication of the respective PC with the test
instrument is a prerequisite for wireless data exchange. The func-
tion selector switch must be in the SETUP position to this end.
The correct Bluetooth
®
COM port must also be selected in ETC
before each data transmission sequence.
Note
Activate the Bluetooth
®
interface at the test instrument dur-
ing data transmission only. Interface power consumption
reduces battery service life when activated continuously.
If several test instruments are within range during authentication,
the respective name should be changed in order to rule out the
possibility of a mix-up. Blanks may not be used. The default pin
code, namely “0000”, can be changed, but this is unnecessary as
a rule. As shown in figure 3, the MAC address of the test instru-
ment is displayed in the footer as hardware information.
Render your test instrument visible prior to authentication, and
subsequently invisible for security reasons.
3g
3h
When Bluetooth
®
is
active (= ON), the
Bluetooth
®
icon
appears in the
header instead of BAT, and
an interface icon appears
instead of MEM.
A closed interface icon indicates
an active Bluetooth connection
with data transmission.
Figure 1
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