A&D WinCT-Plus User manual

WinCT-Plus
Instruction
Manual
（OP-08)
Please see the separate document "Manual(for the AD8526)" if the
A
D8526(Ethernet Converter) is used.
Ver.2.01
Mar. 21, 2008

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Contents
1. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Installing each software ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Network setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4-1. Setting a computer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4-2. Setting a weighing instrument and OP-08 -------------------------------------------------------
5. Using data collection software RsMulti ----------------------------------------------------------------
5-1. Features of RsMulti ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-2. Setting RsMulti --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-3. Data acquisition with RsMulti ------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-4. Explanations about each function of RsMulti ----------------------------------------------------
6. License Agreement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Supplementary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-1. Using as a virtual COM port --------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-2. Using a DHCP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Verify these items if communication problems occur ------------------------------------------------
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1. Introduction
This manual describes the operation to acquire data from a balance via an OP-08 Ethernet
interface by using data acquisition software “WinCT-Plus”.
Features of WinCT-Plus
-Enables data acquisition from multiple weighing instruments through Ethernet with a single
computer.
-Weighing instruments up to 100 units can be connected. However, connection may be restricted
depending on the computer’s performance or the frequency of data acquisition.
-Weighing instruments can be controlled by sending commands from the computer.
-The software can collect data by pressing the [PRINT] key on the weighing instrument.
-Recorded data can be opened easily in an Excel file. (Not applicable with Windows Vista)
(Microsoft Excel should be installed in advance.)
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Please see the separate document "Manual(for the AD8526)" if the AD8526(Ethernet Converter) is
used.
1) Necessary systems
①Computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 onwards
CPU CPUequivalenttoPentiumclassoraboverecommended
RAM Atleast32MBmemoryrecommended
HardDisk Spaceofatleast50MBrequired
CRT Resolution of at least of 800×600 recommended
CD-ROMdrive
LANport
②Balance equipped with an OP-08
③Ethernet hub＊
④LAN cable（straight cable＊）
Note: If Ethernet hub is not used, cross cables should be used for LAN cabling.
2) Folder structure of WinCT-Plus
English
SetupTools
DeviceInstaller ------ Software for various setting of OP-08
Microsoft .NET Frameworks Version1.1
redirector ------------
Software for establishing a Virtual COM port (See chapter 7-1)
WinCT-Plus ---------------------- Data acquisition software
Manual
(for the AD8526).PDF
Manual(for the OP-08).PDF
Readme.txt

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2. Specifications
OP-08 specifications
LAN interface 10Base-T / 100Base-TX（Auto recognition）
Shape of connector RJ45
Protocol*1 TCP/IP，UDP，ARP，ICMP，SNMP，TFTP
Telnet，DHCP*2，BOOTP，AutoIP
*1 Data acquisition software "RsMulti" uses the TCP/IP protocol.
*2 Please see chapter "7-2 Using a DHCP" .
Factory setting
IP address 172.16.100.2
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Default gateway 0. 0. 0. 0
Port number 10001
LED
（Left）Function
Off Not connecting
Orange
light
Connecting through
10Base-T
Green
light
Connecting through
100Base-TX
LED
（Right）
Function
Off Not connecting
Orange
light
(blinking)
During half-duplex
transmission
Green
light
(blinking)
During full-duplex
transmission
Pin
number
Signal
name
1TX+
2TX-
3RX+
4－
5－
6RX-
7－
8－
OP-08
LAN
*This figure is the GH-08.

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３.Installing Each Software
If it is already installed, proceed to "4.Network Setting".
For windows 2000, XP or Vista, login the computer with the user account as not "Restricted user"
but "Administrator".
Quit all applications and insert the “WinCT-Plus” CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
(1) Installing "DeviceInstaller" software for setting the OP-08
“DeviceInstaller” is software to set IP address, etc. of OP-08.
For use of “DeviceInstaller”, “Microsoft .Net Framework” Ver1.1 or higher is required.
If the “Microsoft .Net Framework” is already installed, when you open “Add or Remove Programs”
in the “Control Panel,” it will appear in the “Currently Installed Programs” list.
Step1 Installing "Microsoft .Net Framework"
If it is already installed, Step 1 can be skipped.
Proceed to Step 2.
Execute “dotnetfx.exe” in
“\English\Setup Tools\DeviceInstaller\Microsoft .Net Framework Version1.1”
from the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the display to install.
Step2 Installing “DeviceInstaller”
Execute “Setup.exe” in “\English\Setup Tools\DeviceInstaller” from the CD-ROM.
Follow the instructions on the display to install.
(2) Installing data acquisition software ”RsMulti”
“RsMulti” is software to collect data from a balance with an OP-08.
Execute “Setup.exe” in “\English\WinCT-Plus\Disk1” from the CD-ROM.
Follow the instructions to install.

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4. Network Setting
To implement a LAN connection, it is required to set the IP address, subnet mask, etc. for both
the computer and the OP-08. Please consult with the network administrator before assigning IP
addresses, etc.
OP-08 Factory setting
IP address 172.16.100.2
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Port number 10001
Attention
-Do not connect the OP-08 to a backbone network.
If any failure in network should occur due to the OP-08, A&D Co., Ltd. will not assume any
responsibility.
-Before connecting to an existing network, consult with the network administrator.
Setting example
Example 1) Connecting two GH balances.
For LAN cabling, straight cables should be used.
IP address Subnet mask
Computer 172.16.100.1
GH-252 172.16.100.2
GH-300 172.16.100.3
255.255.0.0
Example 2) Connecting a computer directly to a single GH balance
For LAN cabling, cross cables should be used.
IP address Subnet mask
Computer 172.16.100.1
GH-252 172.16.100.2 255.255.0.0
Ethernet
hub
Computer
172.16.100.1 172.16.100.2 172.16.100.3
Strai
g
ht cables
172.16.100.1 172.16.100.2
Computer
Cross cable

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4-1. Setting a computer
Set the IP address and the subnet mask. Open the Property window of TCP/IP,
select “Use the following IP address”, and enter the IP address and the subnet mask.
Please consult with the network administrator for the set values.
*Opening the Property window of TCP/IP
ForWindows98
Select Control Panel, Network, TCP/IP, and Property to set up.
ForWindows2000
Select Control Panel, Dial-up and Network Connection, Local Area Connection,
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Property to set up.
ForWindowsXP
Select Control Panel, Network Connection, Local Area Connection,
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Property to set up.
The TCP/IP Properties window on the computer (e.g.WindowsXP)

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4-2. Setting a weighing instrument and OP-08
(1) Setting a weighing instrument
Set the internal setting of the serial interface of the weighing instrument as follows:
This setting is the same as the factory setting.
Setting item Setting value
bPS
Baud rate 2400 bps
btPr
Data bit , parity bit 7 bit EVEN
(2) Setting an OP-08
Use “DeviceInstaller” software for setting.
Cancel the firewall function on the computer.
Step 1 Connect the computer and the weighing instrument with the OP-08 to the same network.
If multiple instruments are connected, connect one by one.
Factory setting is set at the same IP address (172.16.100.2).
Step 2 Start from the Start menu on the computer.
Click “Start”, “Program”, “Lantronix”, “DeviceInstaller” to start.
Step 3 Click “Search” to perform automatic detection of the OP-08 connected to the network.
Step 4 Click on the (+) mark to expand the parameters and select the IP address that you would
like to change as shown in the diagram below. The factory default number is 172.16.100.2.

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Step 5 Confirm that the IP address is selected. Click the Assign IP button. If the following setting
is made without selecting the IP address, the internal setting may be changed and a
communication error may occur.
Step 6 Check the “Assign a specific IP address” option and click “Next”.

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Step 7 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and click ”Next”.
It may take a while to proceed to the next screen.
Step 8 Click the “Assign” button.
It may take a while to complete the setting.