Atco ADAS-500 User manual

ADAS-500 Data Collection Module User’s Manual
Section 1 Introduction
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Introduction
The ADAS-500 Data Collection Module (DCM) is a utility that allows you to perform PC based data collection with your
AMAC-500 Crawler System. It can be used in place of the ADAS-500 data logger. The output files (tk files) are the same
as those generated by the ADAS-500.
System Requirements
The AMAC-500 Reporting System runs under Windows 95,98,ME,2000 and XP. The system has the same minimum system
requirements as the Windows versions it runs in. A network (ethernet) connection is required.
What to do Next
If your system meets the requirements listed above, it is suggested that you move to the next section System Installation
Once you install the software, you should procede to the section Getting Started. This section will take you step by step
through the process of collecting data using the system.

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Section 2 System Installation
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System Installation
If your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed in the previous section, you are ready to install the software.
The installation utility on the distribution setup diskette must be used to install the software.
Installation
Close all applications you have running in Windows. Place the distribution cd in drive d: (cd drive) and the setup utility
should run automatically. If it does not run, from the Start menu select Run... Enter d:\Setup.exe (or drive letter of the cd
drive) in the edit box and click OK.
When the installation utility appears, click Next to continue through the installation. The utility will step you through the
process of installation.
When the installation is complete, it will have created the folder below if the default settings were used
C:\Program Files\ATCO\ADAS-500 Data Collection
There should be a menu option under the Start menu:
Start | Programs | ADAS-500 Data Collection
Removing or Uninstalling the Software
To remove the ADAS-500 Data Collection Module from a computer, you should not delete the folders and files manually.
Remove it by selecting Start | Settings | Control Panel.
From the control panel, double click the Add / Remove Programs icon. From the list of applications in the window, select
ADAS-500 Data Collection Module and click the Add/Remove button.

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Getting Started
The software must be successfully installed before running the system. If you have not installed the software from
the distribution disks at this point, please refer to the previous section and do so now. If the software has been
successfully installed, you are ready to connect to the AMAC-500.
Connecting to the Crawler
The DCM requires an ethernet connection between the computer and the MCU-500. This connection utilizes a
standard Category 5 (Cat 5) ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. If you do not have the cable that shipped with
the system, you can use any standard Cat 5 cable. The system does not require a crossover cable, although, one can
be used.
The diagram below shows the connections required to use the system. The ethernet connection to the MCU-500
provides both position and UT data to the DCM. Be sure to select the UT device you are using by clicking on
Settings. You can select either the USN-52 or USN-58. Be sure to set the baud rate for the USN-52/58 to 9600.
STOP
OFF ON
REMOTE
CRAWLER
ATCO
PUS
H
MCU-500R
Motor Control Unit
MCU-500R
UT
Scope
Ethernet
Rear Panel
DCM Host
Figure 1 Connecting to the AMAC-500/MCU-500

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Running the DCM
Once the software is installed and the system is connected as shown above, you are ready to run the DCM.
Note: You must have the entire system connected, the MCU-500 and USN-52/58 powered up
prior to running the DCM.
From the Start menu select Programs | ADAS-500 Data Collection Module | ADAS-500 DCM
If you do not find the Start menu entry, proceed to the previous section and run the installation as specified.
Otherwise, select the menu option (as shown above) and the main screen of the program should appear as shown
below.
Menu Bar Application
Status
Current Position
Current Thickness Location Grid
Scan Graph
Data Collection
Status
UT Connection
Status
Position (encoder)
Connection Status
Scan Position
Controls
Crawler Scan
Direction Indicator
Figure 2 DCM Main Screen

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DCM Main Window
The main window of the DCM is shown above. Prior to using the system, it must be calibrated to work with the
crawler’s encoders. The encoders are the devices on the crawler that provide the software with the crawler’s
position. To calibrate the system’s positioning, refer to the section in the Appendix Calibrating Encoders.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar spans the top of the application window. The buttons contained in it, and their functions, are listed
below.
STOP [F10] Stops recording mode
RECORD [F9] Starts recording mode
Discard Last Discards the last set of locations scanned in to the system
Save Last Saves the last set of locations scanned in to the system.
Calibrate Allows you to calibrate the travel distance of the crawler and the application.
Settings Allows you to change the encoder/UT interface settings of the application.
Done When you are finished scanning, select this option to save the data and exit the
application.
Cancel Select this option if you wish to discard any scanned locations and return to the main
application.
Application Status
The Application Status area shows the status of the key parts of the application. OK indicates proper working status.
ERR indicates that an error has occurred.
POS Indicates the status of the positioning interface to the AMAC-500 encoders.
UT Indicates the status of the interface to the UT Instrument.
API653 Not used in this version
Current Position
The Current Position displays the current position of the AMAC-500 in the scan. This can be changed by using the
Scan Position Controls. This value changes as the crawler moves. In order to get the correct position, you must be
sure to calibrate the position using the Calibrate button on the Menu Bar. If the position is not being displayed, the
POS status shown in the Application Status area will likely be ERR. When this happens, the error will be indicated
at the bottom of the window in the Status Bar.
Current Thickness

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The Current Thickness displays the thickness that is coming from the UT Instrument Interface. If the current
thickness is not being displayed, the UT status shown in the Application Status area will likely be ERR. When this
happens, the error will be indicated at the bottom of the window in the Status Bar. Typically if an error occurs, the
UT device is either off or the cable is not connected.
Scan Specific Information
The scan information shown here displays the
Data Increment The interval at which locations are stored in the scan. It can be changed by selecting the
Settings button on the Menu Bar.
Scan Mode This option is the mode selected for scanning. The options are low hold or point.
Locations The number of locations currently in the scan
Scan Graph
The Scan Graph displays the data graphically with the position on the Y axis and the thickness values on the X axis.
Location Grid
The location grid displays the locations stored in the scan.
Pos - the position of the location relative to the zero reference of the scan.
Tk - the thickness value stored at that location
Scan Position Controls
Set Position [F2] - Allows you to enter the current position.
Course Top Not used in this version
Course Bottom Not used in this version
Scan Dir [F5] - allows you to change the direction of the scan relative to the crawler. Positive
means that the crawler position increases when moving forward. Negative means that the
crawler position decreases when moving forward. The button indicates the current setting
(see below).

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Position
Increases Position Increases
Figure 5 Scan Direction
- Indicates that crawler moving forward increases the position.
- Indicates that crawler moving backwards increases the position.
Scan Direction Indicator
The Scan Direction Indicator displays the positive direction for the
position counter. Shown below, it indicates the direction that will cause
the position to increment positively. Click the Scan Dir button (or press
F5) to change the positive direction.
Moving the crawler forward will
increment the position positively
Moving the crawler in reverse will
increment the position positively

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Configuration Settings
The Configuration Settings Dialog allows you to select the settings
for the PC interface. To change the settings, click the Settings
button and the dialog will appear (Figure 6).
ATCO Ethernet Interface
The ATCO Ethernet Interface provides an interface to both the
encoder and UT devices through the single ethernet connection.
The Krautkramer USN-52 and USN-58 are supported.
IP Address*
This is the IP Address of the MCU-500. This setting should not be
changed unless there are more than one MCU-500 connected to the
network. The default setting is 192.168.1.200.
Encoder Port*
This is the port to use for TCP communication with the Encoder on
the MCU-500. The default setting is 26.
UT Port*
This is the port to use for TCP communication with the UT device on the MCU-500. The default setting is 23.
* Note: These settings should not be changed. Changing this setting without changing the setting on the MCU-500
to match will cause the communications to fail.
Gate Settings
When using the USN-58 you can select the gate to read on the device. The values are the three gates S1, S2 and S3.
The USN-52 does not support this feature.
Restore Defaults
Clicking this button will set all the interface values back to their initial default settings.
Figure 8 Configuration Settings

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Scan to top
of course 1
Top of Course 1
Scan remaining
courses
Tank Chine
Figure 9 Scanning Course 1 Inverted
Scanning
Once the interfaces are working properly, you can prepare to collect data with the DCM. For more detailed
information on scanning, refer to the section Scanning Techniques in the AMAC-500 Manual.
Check the Scan Parameters
Before scanning, be sure that the data increment and scan mode are correct. They appear under Scan Info below the
Current Thickness. If the settings are not correct, you can change them by clicking the Change... button. For more
on Scan Parameters refer to that section in this document.
Position the Crawler
Position the crawler at your scan starting point. Typically, the crawler will be inverted to scan the first course to
reach the area closest to the tank chine (Figure 8). The remaining courses will be scanned with the crawler moving
forward in the positive direction of the scan.
Set the Position in the DCM
Once you’ve positioned the crawler on the equipment, you must set the position in the DCM. To do this, you can
click the Set Position button or press F2. Then, enter the new position and click OK.

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Set the Scan Direction
You must tell the DCM the direction in which the crawler will be scanning. In some cases the crawler will be
moving in a positive direction along a scan while moving in reverse. This typically happens when scanning the
bottom course as shown above. In this case set the scan direction to Reverse (-). Otherwise, when you move the
crawler backwards the position will decrease. If you are moving the crawler forward and the scan direction is
positive, select Forward (+) otherwise, select Reverse (-).
Start Recording
When the crawler is positioned and all settings are correct, you are ready to record data. Click the Record button (or
press F9) and then move the crawler to the end point of your scan. The new locations should appear in the
Readings Grid on the right side of the window as you scan. The Position Indicator should move along the graph
showing the scanned area with a white background.
Saving / Discarding New Data
When the crawler reaches the end of the scan, click the Stop button (or press F10). The newly scanned locations
should now appear in a white background. At this point you can either save or discard the new data. If you want to
keep the data, click the Save Last button. If there are any locations in the area you scanned, they will be
overwritten. If there were problems such as loss of signal you will likely want to discard the data and scan the area
over. In these cases click the Discard Last button, you will be prompted to confirm it and the data will be removed
leaving any existing data in the scan.
Once you are finished scanning you can either save any changes to the data or discard them. To save them to a TK
file close the DCM by clicking on the Done button. You will be prompted for a folder and filename to save the data
to. If you do not want to save the changes made to the scan, click on the Cancel button and the DCM will close
without saving the data.

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Appendix A Calibrating Encoders in the DCM
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Enter
Measurement
Distance
Click Next
Calibration
Prior to using the Data Collection Module (DCM) you must calibrate the system to work with the encoders of the AMAC-500
crawler. The encoders are the devices that tell the DCM the position of the crawler. The first step in calibrating the system is
to accurately mark a distance on a flat, smooth magnetic surface. Next, you will need to drive the AMAC-500 along this
distance. Once you have prepared the magnetic surface select the Calibrate button from the menu bar. The Calibrate
Encoder Wizard will appear as shown.
Step 1 Enter the measurement distance that
the AMAC-500 will be driven. Then, click
Next.
Step 2 - Prepare the crawler to move by
aligning it with the starting mark. Once the
crawler is aligned with the first mark, click
Next.

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Step 3 - Move the crawler to the mark at the
end of the measurements distance. Do not click
Next until after you have aligned the crawler up
with the ending mark. Then click Next.
Step 4 - Test the calibration by moving the
crawler and checking the position displayed.
To accept the calibration, click Finish. If you
need to try again, just click the Previous button
or click on the appropriate tab at the top.