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.

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Step 9 Click “Finish”.
Step 10 Quit after verifying that the IP address has been changed.
Step 11 Write down the set IP address on the IP address label and attach.

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5. Using Data Acquisition Software RsMulti
5-1. Features of RsMulti
This software enables data acquisition from A&D’s electronic balances or platform scales
equipped with RS232C, or weighing instruments available for a LAN, by connecting to a
computer.
-Enables data acquisition from multiple weighing instruments with a single computer.
-LAN connection and RS232C port connection can be used simultaneously.
(e.g. It is possible to connect three weighing instruments through LAN and two others through
RS232C simultaneously.)
-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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5-2. Setting RsMulti
Start from the Start menu on the computer.
Click Start, Program, A&D WinCT-Plus, RsMulti to start.
To open the Config window, select Open from the Config menu in the RsMulti window.
The connection settings can be added and changed in the Config window.
To make a new addition, click “Add”. To change, click “Property”.
For details, refer to the explanations about the Config and Property windows.
In the default setting, "Example" is registered at CH1 and the IP address and the Port
number are set at the same as the default of OP-08.
Select “Example” and click the “Property” button.

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The Property window opens.
Follow the steps below to set up:
①Provide a name for the connection, e.g. GH-252 (the name of the weighing instrument).
②Check the LAN option to select LAN connection.
③Enter the IP address of the OP-08.
④Enter the port number of the OP-08. In the default setting, it is set at 10001.
⑤Fill in the “Send Data Command” and “Terminator” boxes to send to the weighing instrument.
-For collecting data by sending a send data command to the weighing instrument.
Enter the “Send Data Command” box.
-For collecting data by pressing the [PRINT] key on the weighing instrument.
(When the weighing instrument is used in Key mode, Auto print mode and Stream mode.)
Blank out the “Command” box and enter the “Terminator” box only.
⑥Click the “Test” button to check that the communication is made.
If the “Command” box is filled in the step 5 above, a reply to the command will be displayed.
If it is blank, send data by pressing the [PRINT] key on the weighing instrument to check the
display.
If the data is displayed as shown in ⑧above, the communication is normally made.
If no data is displayed, check the settings again.
⑦Click the OK button to complete the setting.
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②
③
④
⑤
⑥⑦
⑧

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As shown below, GH-252 is registered in the Config window.
For connection of multiple instruments, click the “Add” button to add the connections
and set in the same way for all the instruments.
Now, setup is completed. Press the OK button to save the setting.
5-3. Data acquisition with RsMulti
Step 1 Preparations for communication
From the Connect Name list in the RsMulti window, select the name of the instrument
tobeconnectedandthenclick the “Test” button to check the connection.

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-Sending a send data command to the weighing instrument for data acquisition.
Click the “Test” button to send the command set in the <Property> window.
Ifaresponsetothecommandis displayed, communication is normally made.
-Sending data from the weighing instrument by pressing the [PRINT] key on the weighing
instrument.
(When used in Key mode, Auto print mode and Stream mode.)
Pressthe[PRINT]keyonthe weighing instrument to send data.
Ifdataisdisplayed, communication is normally made.
Step 2 Starting communication
Click the “Start” button to communicate.
Step 3 Data acquisition
Whenpressingthe[PRINT]keyon the weighing instrument, the data of the
instrument will be sent to the computer and displayed in each cell.
Tosendacommandtotheweighing instrument, click the “Command” button.
The set command will be sent to the weighing instrument.
(If “Repeat” is selected in the “Manual/Repeat” option, the command will be
automatically sent in every setup time.)
*Note: As a standard, the total data should not exceed 10,000.

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Step 4 Quitting communication
Click the “Stop” button.
Step 5 Pasting data into an Excel file (Not applicable with Windows Vista)
Click Open from the Excel menu to start Excel application automatically and then paste
the data recorded in the cells into an Excel worksheet. (Excel application should be pre-
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5-4. Explanations about each function of the RsMulti
(1) The RsMulti window
Table ①
Records received data.
To change the title, double-click the title of the table (New.csv ②).
Connection Name ③
List of setup connection names. Connects to a selected instrument.
Test / Monitor button
The connection can be checked in the “Test” display.
-Sending a send data command to the weighing instrument for data acquisition.
Press the [Test] button to send the command set in the <Property> window.
Ifaresponsetothecommandisdisplayed, communication is normally made.
-Sending data from the weighing instrument by pressing the [PRINT] key on the weighing
instrument.
(When used in the Key mode, Auto print mode and Stream mode.)
Blank out the command box and press the [Test] button in the <Property> window.
Press the [PRINT] key on the weighing instrument to send data.
If data is displayed, communication is normally made.
Start / Stop button
In the Start display, communication can be started by clicking this button.
IntheStopdisplay,communicationcan be stopped by clicking this button.
Command button
To send a setup command, click this button.
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Manual / Repeat
Manualorautomaticcommand transmission can be selected.
-When “Repeat” is selected, a command will be sent automatically in every setup time.
The time can be set to the second.
-When “Repeat” is not selected, a command is to be sent manually (by clicking the Command
button).
Table
Records received data.
To change the title, double-click the title of the table (New.csv).
Connect Name
List of setup connection names. Connects to a selected instrument.
Test / Monitor button
The connection can be checked in the “Test” display.
-If there is a send data command function on the weighing instrument:
When the “Test” button is clicked, the command set in the <Property> window will be sent.
Ifareplytothecommandisdisplayed, the communication is normally made.
-If there is no send data command function on the weighing instrument:
Blank out the “Command” box in the <Property> window and click the “Test” button.
Press the [PRINT] key, etc. on the weighing instrument to transmit data.
If the data is displayed, the communication is normally made.
Once started, it changes to the Monitor display to display received data.
Start / Stop button
In the Start display, communication can be started by clicking this button.
IntheStopdisplay,communicationcan be stopped by clicking this button.
Command button
To send a setup command, click this button.
Manual / Repeat
Manual and automatic command transmissions can be selected.
-When “Repeat” is selected, a command will be sent automatically in every setup time.
The time can be set to the second.
-When “Repeat” is not selected, a command has to be sent manually (by clicking the
“Command” button).

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Command Data
This function sends the same command to all the connected instruments.
-When “All” is selected, the setup command will be sent to all the connected instruments.
The terminator set for each connection in the <Property> window will be sent.
-Whennoneisselected,thecommandset for each connection in the <Property> window
will be sent.
(Open the <Property> window from the <Config> window. The details will be described later.)
Menu
[File]
[New] Clears collected data.
[Open] Opens saved file.
[Save Data] Saves collected data.
[Save Config] Saves communication settings.
[End] Quits the program.
[Config]
[Open] Opens the Config window. Displays the list of connection settings.
[Copy]
[All area] Copies the whole table into the clipboard.
[Select area] Copies a selected area into the clipboard.
The copied data can be pasted into the other application form.
[Excel]
[Open] StartsExcelautomaticallyand pastes the recorded data into a worksheet.