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Wireless Force/Torque Sensor System
Installation and Operation Manual
Document #: 9620-05-Wireless FT-03
May 2014

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Foreword
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change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. This manual is
periodically revised to reect and incorporate changes made to the F/T system.
ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
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In consideration that ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (ATI) products are intended for use with robotic and/or automated
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Note
Please read the manual before calling customer service. Before calling, have the following
information available:
1. Serial number (e.g., FT01234)
2. Transducer model (e.g., Nano17, Gamma, Theta, etc.)
3. Calibration (e.g., US-15-50, SI-65-6, etc.)
4. Accurate and complete description of the question or problem
5. Computer and software information. Operating system, PC type, drivers, application
software, and other relevant information about your conguration.
If possible, be near the F/T system when calling.
How to Reach Us
Sale, Service and Information about ATI products:
ATI IndustrialAutomation
1031 Goodworth Drive
Apex, NC 27539 USA
www.ati-ia.com
Tel: [phone]
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Application Engineering
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Table of Contents
1. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 ExplanationofNotications.........................................................................................................6
1.2 General Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................6
1.3 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................6
2. System Overview...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Wireless F/T WNet-3......................................................................................................................9
2.2 Wireless F/T WNet-6....................................................................................................................10
2.3 Antenna........................................................................................................................................10
2.4 Micro USB Conector ................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 MicoSD™Card Slot..................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 External Power Adapter.............................................................................................................. 11
2.7 USB Cable.................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Removable Belt Clip.................................................................................................................... 11
2.9 Removable Battery...................................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Controls and Indicators.............................................................................................................. 11
2.10.1 Power Button.................................................................................................................... 11
2.10.2 Power Button Indicator..................................................................................................... 11
2.10.3 Transducer Status Indicators............................................................................................12
2.10.4 Wireless Status Indicator..................................................................................................12
2.10.5 Battery Status Indicator....................................................................................................12
2.10.6 External Power Indicator ..................................................................................................12
3. Installation .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Typical Belt Clip Installation.......................................................................................................14
3.2 Typical Fixed Installation............................................................................................................14
3.3 External Power Adapter Installation..........................................................................................14
3.4 InitialConguration ....................................................................................................................14
3.5 InstallingtheWirelessF/TJavaDemoApplicationonaPC ...................................................16
3.6 StartingtheWirelessF/TJavaDemoApplication....................................................................17
3.7 EstablishingaConnectiontotheWirelessF/TandMonitoringData ....................................18
3.8 Data Collection............................................................................................................................19
3.8.1 Collecting and Storing Data on a MicroSD™ Card ..........................................................19
3.8.2 Collecting and Storing Data on a PC or Network File ......................................................19
4. InstallingtheTransducer....................................................................................................... 20

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5. Command Interface................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 Communication Interfaces.........................................................................................................21
5.2 UPD Interface...............................................................................................................................21
5.3 UDP Command Format ..............................................................................................................21
5.4 Commands...................................................................................................................................22
6. Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 45
6.1 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................................45
6.2 BatteryRechargingandReplacement ......................................................................................45
6.2.1 Charging Battery Internally...............................................................................................45
6.2.2 Charging Battery Externally..............................................................................................45
7. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 46
8. Serviceable Parts ................................................................................................................... 46
9. Specications ......................................................................................................................... 47
9.1 WirelessCharacteristics.............................................................................................................47
9.2 Power Requirements...................................................................................................................47
9.3 PhysicalCharacteristics.............................................................................................................47
10. RegulatoryInformation.......................................................................................................... 48
10.1 FCC Statement.............................................................................................................................48
10.2 Canadian Compliance Statement ..............................................................................................49
11. Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 50
11.1 Wireless Net F/T for 3 Transducers...........................................................................................50
11.2 Wireless Net F/T for 6 Transducers...........................................................................................51
12. Terms and Conditions of Sale............................................................................................... 52
Appendix A – UDP Command CRC Calculation ......................................................................... 53
AppendixB–InitialCongurationUsingaTelnetProgam(PuTTY) ........................................ 55
B.1 InitialCongurationUsing ........................................................................................................55

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Glossary of Terms
Terms Denitions
Big-endian Indicates the most signicant byte of a value is stored rst.
DHCP Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) is an automatic method for
Ethernet equipment to obtain an IP address. The WNet system can obtain its
IP address using DHCP on networks that support this protocol.
Ethernet Network Switch Ethernet network switches are electronic devices that connect multiple
Ethernet cables to an Ethernet network while directing the ow of trafc.
F/T Force/Torque.
Gateway Settings The address of the router that handles a network’s Ethernet trafc.
IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer, inc.
IPAddress An Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) is an electronic address assigned
to an Ethernet device so that it may send and receive Ethernet data. IP
addresses may be either manually selected by the user or automatically
assigned by the DHCP protocol.
IPv4 Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) is a standard used for specifying the
electronic address of an Ethernet device. The Wireless F/T supports only IPv4.
MAC Address Media Access Control Addresses (MAC Addresses) are the unique addresses
given to every Ethernet device when it is manufactured, to be used as an
electronic Ethernet serial number.
Network Order The order in which data values are placed on a network. The WNet’s network
order is big-endian
RDT Raw Data Transfer (RDT) is a fast and simple WNet protocol for control and
data transfer via UDP.
Sensor System The assembly consisting of all components from the transducer to the WNet
box.
Subnet Mask A string of numbers used to indicate which portion of a network’s IP addresses
is common to all devices on the local network.
TCP Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a method of exchanging information
frequently used over Ethernet.
UDP User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a low-level method of transmitting data
over Ethernet. While UDP is faster than TCP, unlike TCP lost UDP data is not
resent.
USB Universal Serial Bus (USB). The WNet’s USB port conforms to this computer
peripheral cabling standard.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The WNet system conforms to the IEEE
802.11 WLAN standard.

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1. Safety
The safety section describes general safety guidelines to be followed with this product, explanation of the
notication found in this manual, and safety precaution that apply to the product. More specic notication are
imbedded within the sections of the manual where they apply.
1.1 ExplanationofNotications
The notications included here are specic to the product(s) covered by this manual. It is expected that the
user heed all notications from the robot manufacturer and/or the manufacturers of other components used
in the installation.
DANGER: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed will result in
death or serious injury. The notication provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
WARNING: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in death or serious injury. The notication provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
CAUTION: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in moderate injury or will cause damage to equipment. The notication provides
information about the nature of the hazardous situation, the consequences of not
avoiding the hazard, and the method for avoiding the situation.
NOTICE: Notication of specic information or instructions about maintaining, operating,
installation, or setup of the product that if not followed could result in damage to equipment. The
notication can emphasize but is not limited to specic grease types, good operating practices,
or maintenance tips.
1.2 General Safety Guidelines
The customer should verify that the transducer selected is rated for maximum loads and moments expected
during operation. Refer to F/T Transducer Manual (9620-05-Transducer Section—Installation and Operation
Manual) or contact ATI Industrial Automation for assistance. Particular attention should be paid to dynamic
loads caused by robot acceleration and deceleration. These forces can be many times the value of static
forces in high acceleration or deceleration situations.
1.3 Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Do not remove any fasteners or disassemble the Wireless F/T. This
will cause irreparable damage to the Wireless F/T and void the warranty. Leave all
fasteners in place and do not disassemble the Wireless F/T.
CAUTION: Do not remove any fasteners or disassemble transducers without a
removable mounting adapter plate, these include Nano, Mini, IP-rated, and some
Omega transducers. This will cause irreparable damage to the transducer and void the
warranty. Leave all fasteners in place and do not disassemble the transducer.
CAUTION: Do not exert excessive force on the transducer. The transducer is a
sensitive instrument and can be damaged by applying force exceeding the single-axis
overload values of the transducer and cause irreparable damage. Small Nano and Mini
transducers can easily be overloaded during installation, refer to the F/T Transducer
manual (9620-05-Transducer Section) for specic transducer overload values.

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CAUTION: When setting up the Wireless F/T system adhere to the minimum bend
radius. Bending the cables tighter than the minimum will cause damage to the cable.
Refer to the F/T Transducer manual (9620-05-Transducer Section) for minimum bend
radii.
CAUTION: Damage to the outer jacketing of the transducer cable could enable
moisture or water to enter an otherwise sealed transducer. Ensure the cable jacketing
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2. System Overview
The Wireless F/T can stream data to an existing wireless access point on the network. The Wireless F/T can stream
six-axis measurements to the user’s host device for data collection, real-time motion control, or user-dened signal
processing.
The range and performance of the Wireless F/T device is derived from the IEEE 802.11 standard. Actual
performance may vary due to conditions, wireless infrastructure, and other variables. Refer to Section 9—
Specications for more details.
Figure2.1—SignalPathtoaComputer,UsingaWirelessAccessPoint
PC Host
Transducer
Wireless F/T
Wireless
Infrastructure
Access
The Wireless F/T is a small signal conditioner and IEEE 802.11 wireless device for up to six ATI Multi-Axis Force/
Torque transducers. The device supports TW transducers (such as Nano and Mini); transducers with integrated
electronics are not supported. The Wireless F/T can stream F/T six-axis measurements to the user’s host device for
data collection, real-time motion control, or user-dened signal processing. The device is equipped with a slot for a
MicroSD™ card, the card can be used to collect and store data. Transducer calibration settings can be downloaded
into the Wireless F/T to allow users to easily replace transducers in the eld for new congurations. The Wireless
F/T is contained in an impact, splash, and dust resistant housing.
The Wireless F/T unit is certied with the antenna attached, the antenna can be pivoted 90° so the unit can be
use in small conned spaces. Fixed mounting is accommodated with the four robust threaded inserts on the back
plate of the housing. The unit can also be attached with a quick-removable belt clip for mobile applications. Both
Wireless F/T models can be powered by an internal rechargeable battery for more mobile applications. The units
can also be powered with a 5VDC external power adapter using the USB connector. The Wireless F/T has a battery
charge status indicator that provides a low-battery warning. The battery can be charged internally or externally. The
external power indicator is active when charging the battery internally or an external power adapter is used.
Wireless F/Ts include a rechargeable battery, antenna, external battery charger and USB cable. Optional desktop
battery charger and international power cords are available, refer to Section 8—Serviceable Parts for more details.

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2.1 Wireless F/T WNet-3
The Wireless F/T WNet-3 model can interface with up to three ATI Multi-Axis Force/Torque transducers
simultaneously. Each of the three transducer connectors has a transducer status indicator. The device has a
rechargeable battery that can power the device for approximately two hours at full measurement rate with
all three transducers enabled. The battery life can be extended at lower rates and/or by disabling one or more
transducers.
Figure2.2—Wireless F/T WNet-3
External Power Adapter
Removable
Battery
USB Cable
TW Transducer
Transducer Serial
Number Label
Antenna
Wireless Status Indicator
(3) Transducer
Connectors
Power Button with Indicator
(3) Transducer Status Indicators
External Power Indicator
Battery Status Indicator
MicroSD Card
Transducer Serial
Number Label(s)
Battery Door Lock
(4) Fixed Mounting
Threaded Inserts
Micro USB
Connector
MicroSD Card Slot
Removable Belt Clip
Section 2.10.3
Section 2.10.2
Section 2.10.6
Section 2.10.5
Section 2.10.4

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2.2 Wireless F/T WNet-6
The Wireless F/T WNet-6 model can interface with up to six ATI Multi-Axis Force/Torque transducers
simultaneously. Each of the six transducer connectors has a transducer status indicator. The device has a
rechargeable battery that can power the device for approximately one hour at full measurement rate with
all six transducers enabled. The battery life can be extended at lower rates and/or by disabling one or more
transducers.
Figure2.3—Wireless F/T WNet-6
External Power Adapter
Removable
Battery
USB Cable
TW Transducer
Transducer Serial
Number Label
Antenna
Wireless Status Indicator
(6) Transducer
Connectors
Power Button with Indicator
(6) Transducer Status Indicators
External Power Indicator
Battery Status Indicator
MicroSD Card
Transducer Serial
Number Label(s)
Battery Door Lock
(4) Fixed Mounting
Threaded Inserts
Micro USB
Connector
MicroSD Card Slot
Removable Belt Clip
Section 2.10.2
Section 2.10.3
Section 2.10.6
Section 2.10.5
Section 2.10.4
2.3 Antenna
The Wireless F/T Unit has been certied with the antenna. The antenna can pivot 90° to allow the Wireless
F/T unit to t into small conned spaces.

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2.4 Micro USB Conector
The Wireless F/T unit has a Micro USB connector that can be used to power the unit and charge the battery
using an external power adapter.
2.5 MicoSD™Card Slot
The WNet unit has a MicroSD card slot that can be used to store data on a customer supplied MircoSD card.
The le system supports les sizes up to 4 G bytes. If using a MicroSD card to store data, the system will
create a subdirectory \ATI and a Fn.dat data le on the MicroSD card. If multiple sessions are saved on the
MicroSD card the system will sequence the data le F1.dat, F2.dat ... etc. Refer to Section 5—Command
Interface for more information.
2.6 External Power Adapter
The external power adapter is a 5V 10W battery charging adapter that provides a power source to operate
the unit and charge the battery. The adapter operates on 100 to 240 AC Input voltage and provides a USB
Micro-A output connector. Interchagable AC clips that t over the US prongs are available for international
use.
2.7 USB Cable
The USB cable connects the external power adapter to the Wireless F/T unit and provides USB Type A and
Micro-B USB connectors.
2.8 Removable Belt Clip
The Wireless F/T unit has a removable belt clip for easily mounting and removal from human or humanoid
robot applications.
2.9 Removable Battery
A rechargeable lithium-polymer battery is provided with the Wireless F/T unit. The battery can be
charged using the external power adapter through the micro USB connector, refer to Section 6.2—Battery
Recharging and Replacement for more information.
2.10 Controls and Indicators
The Wireless F/T has controls and integrated status indicators. The Status indicator information is
periodically transmitted over the wireless network to the host device. See Figure 2.2—Wireless F/T WNet-3
or Figure 2.3— Wireless F/T WNet-6 for location of controls and indicators.
2.10.1 Power Button
The Power Button turns power on and off to the unit. The recessed power on/off switch has an
integrated system status indicator and supports auto power-off. The Power Button supports the
following functionality:
• Press the button once to power the unit up.
• Press button for approximately 2 seconds to power the unit down.
• Press the button for about 10 seconds to power cycle the system.
The power cycling the system will reset the DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, gateway settings, and
authenticated user password to the last saved settings.
2.10.2 Power Button Indicator
This indicator is located within the recessed power switch.
Table 2.1—System Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Off Indicates the system is either off or in charging-only mode.
Steady Blue Indicates the system is on.

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2.10.3 Transducer Status Indicators
The Wireless F/T WNet-3 has three transducer status indicators on the front of the device, below its
corresponding connector. The Wireless F/T WNet-6 has six transducer indicators, three on the front
of the device and three on the back below its corresponding connector.
Table 2.2—Transducer Status Indicators
Behavior Description
Steady Green Indicates normal transducer operation.
Steady Red Indicates a fault with the transducer.
Off Indicates the transducer is off, the entire unit is off, or the unit is in
charging-only mode.
2.10.4 Wireless Status Indicator
The wireless status indicator is on the front of the Wireless F/T below the antenna connector.
Table 2.3—Wireless Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Steady Green Indicates the unit is connected to an Access Point and there have been
no recent wireless errors.
Flashing Green Indicates the unit is attempting to connect to an Access Point.
Steady Red Indicates the unit is connected to an Access Point, and an error has
been recently detected.
Flashing Red Indicates the wireless subsystem is recovering from a lock-up
condition. Refer to Section 7—Troubleshooting
Off Indicates the unit is either off or in charging-only mode, or the WLAN is
set to off.
2.10.5 Battery Status Indicator
The battery indicator is on the front of the device next to the battery compartment.
Table 2.4—Battery Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Steady Green Indicates the battery is charged.
Flashing Green Indicates the battery is charging.
Flashing Red Indicates the battery charge is almost depleted.
Steady Red Indicates a battery fault, such as the battery voltage is too low, or the
battery is too warm, or is missing.
Off Indicates the unit is off.
2.10.6 External Power Indicator
The external power indicator is on the front of the unit next to the left-side located USB connector.
Table 2.5—External Power Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Steady Green Indicates the external power source connected to the USB port is
operating normally.
Steady Red Indicates the external power source connected to the USB port is not
supplying proper voltage.
Off Indicates there is no external power adapter connected to the USB port,
or it is not functioning.

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3. Installation
The Wireless F/T system consist of several components: Wireless F/T unit, transducer, external power adapter, USB
cable, and software CD. The Wireless F/T unit must be set up and congured before installing the transducer so that
forces can be monitored during installation.
The Wireless F/T has a removable belt clip that can be used for mobile application. There is also a xed mounting
option that uses four threaded inserts on the rear of the housing. To set up the Wireless F/T system, perform the
following steps:
1. Unpack the system components from the container.
2. Using a at head screw driver, turn the quarter turn screw and open the battery door (Note: 90 degrees
clockwise to open and 90 degrees counterclockwise to close). Insert the battery, close and secure the battery
door. (Note: the battery will only t in one way with the label on the battery facing the front of the Wireless F/T
Unit as shown in Figure 2.2 or Figure 2.3). If the unit is to be powered by an external power adapter refer to
Section 3.3—External Power Adapter Installation.
3. Attach the antenna to the Wireless F/T Unit.
4. Ensure each Transducer and the corresponding Wireless F/T connector are labeled with the same serial number,
refer to Figure 2.2 or Figure 2.3. Connect the transducer cable to the connector on the Wireless F/T unit. (Note:
The cable connector has a notch that ensures the proper orientation to the connector on the Wireless F/T unit.
The connector may have to be rotated until the notch lines up with the connector on the wireless unit. The
connector will drop into place when they are lined up). Tighten the connector nger tight.
5. Connect the USB cable to the Wireless F/T unit and the external power adapter provided. Plug the power
adapter into the wall.
6. Wait for the battery charge Status indicator to transition from ashing to solid green indicating the battery is
fully charged. This will take approximately XXX minutes with a factory-new battery.
7. Disconnect the USB cable from the power supply and plug into USB port on the computer to be used to
congure the Wireless F/T unit. Refer to Figure 3.1. Note: The computer connected to the USB port does not
provide sufcient source to keep the battery charged.
Figure3.1—ConnecttheUSBcablefromtheWirelessunittotheComputer
Connect the USB cable
to the Computer
Computer Used to Configure
the Wireless F/T Unit

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8. Momentarity press the power button, the system status indicator will turn on blue once then turn off indicating
system normal.
NOTICE: The system will take a moment to initialize; after initialization the Battery indicator should
illuminate steady green indicating charged. The Transducer status indicator that the Transducer is
connected to should illuminate steady green indicating normal condition. The Transmit Status Indicator
will ash green until the Wireless F/T is congured and connected to a wireless network.
9. Install the Wireless F/T unit, refer to Section 3.1—Typical Belt Clip Installation or Section 3.2—Typical Fixed
Installation.
10. If using an external Power adapter, refer to Section 3.3—External Power Adapter Installation for instructions
11. Congure the Wireless FT unit, refer to Section3.4—InitialConguration.
CAUTION: Damage to the outer jacketing of the transducer cable could enable moisture or
water to enter an otherwise sealed transducer. Ensure the cable jacketing is in good condition
to prevent transducer damage.
3.1 Typical Belt Clip Installation
The location of the Wireless F/T is important, keep in mind that a unobstructed environment from the
Wireless F/T to the wireless access point will improve signal strength. Attach the Wireless F/T using the belt
clip to a suitable and safe location. Refer to Section 4—Installing the Transducer for installation instruction
for the transducer and routing the transducer cable. If an external power adapter is being used, refer to
Section 3.3—External Power Adapter Installation for information.
3.2 Typical Fixed Installation
To install the Wireless F/T in a xed location refer to Section 11—Drawings for details on the threaded insert
hole pattern dimensions. The location of the Wireless F/T is important. Keep in mind that an unobstructed
environment from the Wireless F/T to the wireless access point will improve signal strength. If an external
power adapter is being used, refer to Section 3.3—External Power Adapter Installation for information.
Refer to Section 4—Installing the Transducer for installation instruction for the transducer and routing the
transducer cable.
3.3 External Power Adapter Installation
The unit does not require a battery to be present in order to be powered by an external power adapter. The
external power adapter can be used after the initial conguration is complete. Plug the external power
adapter.
For installations that will repeatedly bend the USB cable, route the external power adapter cables so that it
is not stressed, pulled, kinked, cut, or otherwise damaged throughout the full range of motion. If the desired
application results in the cable rubbing, then use a loose plastic spiral wrap for protection. Connect the USB
cable to the power supply and to the Wireless F/T’s USB connector.
3.4 InitialConguration
The Wireless F/T must be congured before communicating with the device. The following procedure will
help provide steps to congure the Wireless F/T.
1. Install the Virtual Communication Port Driverper the instructions found at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
Select the instructions for the operating system running on the computer being used to congure the
wireless F/T system. Follow the instructions to load the device driver on the computer.
2. Remove the WNet software CD from the package and insert it into the CD drive on your computer or
visit our website (http://www.ati-ia.com/library/download.aspx) and locate the WirelessFTSetup.exe le.
The example in Figure 3.2 shows the Wireless F/T Setup program main screen.

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Figure3.2—WirelessF/TSetupprogram
3. Select the COM port corresponding to your Wireless F/T. If you have more than one device connected,
you can use Windows Device Manager to differentiate between them. You may need to press the
“Refresh” button if your device was just connected to the PC or is still booting up. When you have
selected the appropriate device, press the “Connect” button.
4. If your device is not already connected to the appropriate network, you can use the “Network (SSID)”
tab to select from a list of networks the device found while powering up. If your network does not appear
on the list, you can still type it in manually. If your network is password-enabled, you may enter that
here as well.
NOTICE: The Wireless F/T will not connect to the new network until the device is reset.
Figure3.3—Network(SSID)Settings
5. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: IPAddress to use for the unit,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, SSID, and whether the Wi-Fi network operates on the 2.4 or 5 gigahertz
spectrum. You may not need all of this information if your device operates on DHCP.

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6. Select the “IP Settings” tab in the setup program and enter the appropriate information from step #5, as
below. Note that in this example DHCP is enabled, so editing the Device IP, Gateway, and Subnet mask
settings is not necessary.
Figure3.4—IPSettings
7. When you have made all the appropriate changes to the device settings, press the “OK” button to apply
the changes to the connected WNet unit and close the window.
NOTICE: The Changes will not take effect until AFTER the Wireless F/T has been reset. Do this
by pressing the power button on the side of the device for two seconds to power off. Press it
again to power up.
3.5 InstallingtheWirelessF/TJavaDemoApplicationonaPC
The following steps are provided to install the Wireless F/T Java Demo application on a PC.
1. Remove the WNet software CD from the package and insert it into the CD drive on your computer or
visit our website (http://www.ati-ia.com/library/download.aspx) and locate the WirelessFTJavaDemo.jar
le.
2. Copy or download the WirelessFTJavaDemo.jar le to the directory desired.
NOTICE: Java version 1.7 or later must be installed on the PC, if not visit http://java.com/en/ to
download and install the latest version of Java.

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3.6 StartingtheWirelessF/TJavaDemoApplication
Locate the WirelessFTJavaDemo.jar le in windows explorer and double click on it. The Initial screen will
appear.
Figure3.5—Initial Screen

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3.7 EstablishingaConnectiontotheWirelessF/TandMonitoringData
To establish a connection to the Wireless F/T, enter the IP address from the Section 3.4—Initial
Conguration that was designated for the Wireless F/T Unit into the “Wireless F/T Address or Name” eld.
If you don’t know the IP Address, you can press the “Discover…” button to nd which devices are currently
on the network. Once you have selected your Wireless F/T, press the “Connect” button. The application will
immediately begin displaying streaming data from the Transducers connected to the Wireless F/T Unit. The
LED status from the Wireless F/T unit will also be displayed graphically and an on screen log of the error
messages is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Figure3.6—EstablishaConnection
The data type displayed can be switched from FT Data to raw Gage data by clicking the corresponding
buttons. The Bias buttons for each transducer will set the current load level as the new zero point. If the
maximum overload value of a transducer is exceeded, the demo program will display red text for the
transducer which exceeded its max value (i.e. became “saturated”).

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3.8 Data Collection
There are two ways data can be stored, data can be collected and stored on a le on a PC or network
directory or it can be collected and stored on the customers MicroSD™ card plugged into the Wireless F/T
unit.
3.8.1 CollectingandStoringDataonaMicroSD™Card
To collect and store data on a MicroSD™ card ..........
Figure3.7—Sample F.dat Data File
3.8.2 CollectingandStoringDataonaPCorNetworkFile
To collect data to a le, enter the path and le name or click the “…” button to the left of the eld
and select an existing le (or enter the name of a new le). Click the “Collect Data” button to
begin collecting data. Once you have the desired amount of data, click the “Stop” button to stop
collecting data.
The measurement data is stored in comma-separated value format (CSV) so it can be read by
spreadsheets and data-analysis programs. Name your le with a .CSV extension. If you are
planning on collecting large amounts of data, it is a good idea to understand any limitations your
spreadsheet or data analysis program may have on the number of rows it can work with.
Figure3.8—Sample CSV Data File Opened in MS Excel

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4. InstallingtheTransducer
Information on the environment, mounting the transducer, interface plate design, and routing the transducer cable
can be found in the F/T Transducer Installation and Operation manual (9620-Transducer Section). The transducer
must be monitored during installation for gage saturation errors. Refer Section 3.7—Establishing a Connection to
the Wireless F/T and Monitoring Data to monitor the transducer during installation.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the single-axis overload value of the transducer. Smaller
transducers can easily be irreparably damaged by apply small loads using tools (moment arm
increases applied loads) when mounting the transducer. Always monitor the transducer using
the demo application for Gage saturation errors during installation. Stop applying force to the
transducer and wait until the error clears to continue installation. If error does not clear, it may
indicate loss of power or the overload value has been exceeded.
Mounting Fasteners (Supplied by User)
Robot or other Device with User
designed interface plate attached
Mini or Nano
Transducer
Tool
Mounting fasteners
(Supplied by User)
Computer Running Demo Application