8167-C T95100150 Wireless Data Acquisition System Supplementary User's Manual [ MODEL : WD ] Thank you for purchasing the AirGridTM "Wireless Data Acquisition System". This supplementary operation manual (henceforth, “this manual”) has included the procedure for installation and application of the free sample software program “WDS-AUTO2” (henceforth, “WDS-AUTO2”) for the WD series.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] Regarding the Trademarks or Registered Trademarks ●● Windows®, Microsoft®, Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, Microsoft .NET Framework and Excel® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of America, Japan and other countries. ●● Device Installer is the trademark or registered trademark of LANTRONIX®, Incorporated of America. ●● AirGRID™ is a trademark of PATLITE Co., Ltd. and the Patlite Group.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 1. Safety Precautions In order to prevent any damage to the user and other personnel or to assets, note the following: 1.1 Regarding Safety Symbols ◆◆ The following symbol classifies and explains the level of harm inflicted when caution is disregarded while using this product. Warning Caution Displays the warning "Failure to follow warning may lead to death or severe injury".
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 1.2 Caution During Use Please Some cases for using the WDS-AUTO2 may not suit all customer's applications. Prior to the practical application, consider the following information and method to determine whether it is suited for its expectations.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 2. Preparation for Utilization 2.1 WDS-AUTO2 Installation Please download the sample software from our home page. In order to communicate from the personal computer to this product, it is necessary to set up the system prior to use. The following explains the procedure on how to install the software, including the driver necessary to utilize the USB, even if the Application Software is not going to be utilized.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ Installation of "setup_ex.exe" Install the WDS-AUTO2 Application Software ( Free Sample). ＜ For Windows XP ＞ 1 Double click "setup_ex.exe" 2 Click the [Install] button Double Click ➡➡ The [InstallShield Wizard] executes. Click 3 Click the [Next>] button Click 4 Verify the installation location, then click the [Next >] button Note ●● To change the installation location, click the [Change...] button.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 5 Click the [Install] button 6 Click the [Finish] button ➡➡ The installation will execute. Click ➡➡ The following icons are created and placed on the desktop screen.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ＜ For Windows Vista、Windows 7 ＞ 1 Double click "setup_en.exe" 2 Click the [Install] button Double Click ➡➡ The [InstallShield Wizard] executes. Click 3 Click the [Next>] button Click 4 Verify the installation location, then click the [Next >] button Note ●● To change the installation location, click the [Change...] button.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 5 Click the [Install] button ➡➡ The installation will execute. Click 6 Click [Allow] to continue Please ●● Be sure to log in as the "Administrator" when prompted. Click 7 Click the [Finish] button ➡➡ An icon is created and placed on the desktop screen.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 2.2 WDS-AUTO2 Uninstallation Please ●● When uninstalling the Application Software, log in as the "Administrator" for the User. The Application Software may be denied access if the User is not the "Administrator" or does not haveadministrator privelidges. ＜ For Windows XP ＞ 1 Click the [Start] button, then point to [Setting],and click [Control Panel].
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 3. Sample Applications 3.1 WDS-AUTO2 Application Because the WDS-AUTO2 Application Software is a sample version, not all operations are guaranteed. Please understand because it is offered only as a sample, it has its limitations. The previous Application software WDS-AE consisted of four applications. (Please verify the application software operation in the Main Manual.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ WDS-AUTO2 Screen Layout ❻ ❼ ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❽ ❾ No. Name Function ❶ WD List Window The receiver and transmitter which are connected are listed in a tree-structured layout. ❷ [Specify ".init" File] Button The existing definition file (.init) is read. ❸ [Open CSV Folder] Button The CSV storage destination folder can be opened. ❹ [Setting] Button Settings in the red framed window can be opened.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ WD List Window Icon Display Icon Outline Active Receiver Icon * Common Icon used for WDR-L and WDR-U Inactive Receiver Icon * Common Icon used for WDR-L and WDR-U Description The targeted receiver is connected and the communication status is shown. ➡➡ The Icon to the right should show the MAC Address. ➡➡ When the user name is registered, it will be shown in place of its MAC Address.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ For USB Connection Please ●● 1 Verify that the receiver is connected correctly. Double click the WDS-AUTO2 icon Double Click ➡➡ The [Select File] dialog box opens. (First Time Only) Note ●● From the second time on, when the definition file for the [WDS-AUTO2] file is opened, the log output operation setup is automatically started. ●● 2 Use the Administrator authorization.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 5 Select the [Other] tab, then select the type of mode from the drop-down list Select ➡➡ To generate the same log output as the WDS-AE, the "Signal Tower Information Output" box should be enabled. ➡➡ Polling Mode: The transmitter mode is set for the "Polling Mode", to monitor the status at set intervals and generate a CSV output from the application side when an event occurs.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ For LAN Connection Please 1 ●● Verify that the receiver is connected correctly. (LAN Connection: Maximum 20 Receivers) ●● After the configuration file is changed, restart the application file. Double click the [WDS-AUTO2] icon. Double Click ➡➡ The [Select File] dialog box opens.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 4 Set up the IP address and its port ➡➡ Be sure to click the "Enable" checkbox to activate the (1) Set (2) Set LAN Port. ➡➡ In the definition file, the number of receivers (3) Click set up is displayed. After setting up the IP Address and port number for the receiver connections, place a checkmark in the box to enable it. ➡➡ Enter a Username if necessary.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 6 Click the [OK] button Click ➡➡ After clicking the [OK] button for the mode setting, click the [OK] button when the message "To put the changed settings into effect, close this application and re-start it again." Click 7 Double Click the WDS-AUTO2 again ➡➡ When the application is started, an automatic connection with a receiver is established, and the network is started.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ How to change the Definition File (".init" file) When changing the definition file, in order for changes to take effect, the application has to be shut down by exiting from it, then restarting it. After exiting from the application, manually reboot the computer. 1 Double click the [WDS-AUTO2] icon 2 Click the [Specify ".init" File] button Double Click ➡➡ The [WDS-AUTO2] application starts.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] ■■ Cautions when starting the WDS-AUTO2 ●● Restrictions on double-starting the WDS-AUTO2 ➡➡ The following message may be displayed in cases where the application is rebooted immediately after it had been terminated, or when its attempted to be rebooted while it is still running. ➡➡ If the message is displayed, just click the [OK] button to close the message.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 3.2 CSV File Verification Verify the output is in the CSV format. 1 Click Click the [Open CSV Folder] button Note ●● If the CSV folder is deleted, the error message indicated at the right will be displayed because the folder no longer exists and the contents of the definition file (.init) needs to be checked and a new folder for storage needs to be generated. 2 Double click the generated CSV File (*.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 3.3 Wireless Network Information Confirmation The transmitter receiver network configuration and information are checked. 1 Click the receiver or transmitter in the WD viewing list window, and use the cursor to check with. ➡➡ In the WD listing window, the network configuration Click of the transmitter connected to the present receiver can be checked.
Wireless Data Communication System Supplementary Operation Manual [8167-C] 3.4 Resetting Receiver (Wireless Network Reconstruction) The selected receiver can be reset and its network reconstructed. (For WDS-AUTO2 Version 1.14 and above) 1 Select the receiver in view of the WD list window and right-click to reset.. ➡➡ In the WD listing window, the network configuration of the transmitter connected to the present receiver Right Click can be checked.
8167-C WEB
