ATI Technologies Wireless F/T User manual

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Wireless F/T
Network Force/Torque Sensor System
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Foreword
Information contained in this document is the property of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. and shall not be reproduced in
whole or in part without prior written approval of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. The information herein is subject to
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.
Copyright © by ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.,Apex, North Carolina USA. All Rights Reserved. Published in the USA.
In consideration that ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (ATI) products are intended for use with robotic and/or automated
machines, ATI does not recommend the use of its products for applications wherein failure or malfunction of an ATI
component or system threatens life or makes injury probable. Anyone who uses or incorporates ATI components within
any potentially life-threatening system must obtain ATI’s prior consent based upon assurance to ATI that a malfunction
of ATI’s component does not pose direct or indirect threat of injury or death, and (even if such consent is given) shall
indemnify ATI from any claim, loss, liability, and related expenses arising from any injury or death resulting from use of
ATI components.
All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Windows™, Windows 7®, Window XP®are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
MicroSD™ is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC
Wi-Fi™ Direct is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
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]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical support and questions:
Application Engineering
Tel: [phone], Option 2, Option 2
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Table of Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Glossary........................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 ExplanationofNotications.........................................................................................................7
1.2 General Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................7
1.3 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................7
2. System Overview...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Three Transducer Wireless F/T....................................................................................................9
2.2 Six Transducer Wireless F/T ......................................................................................................10
2.3 Antenna........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.4 Micro USB Connector................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 MicroSD Card Slot....................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 External Power Adapter.............................................................................................................. 11
2.7 USB Cable.................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Mounting features....................................................................................................................... 11
2.8.1 Removable Belt Clip......................................................................................................... 11
2.8.2 Threaded Holes................................................................................................................ 11
2.9 Removable Battery...................................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Controls and Indicators..............................................................................................................12
2.10.1 Power Button....................................................................................................................12
2.10.2 Power Button Indicator.....................................................................................................12
2.10.3 Transducer Status Indicators............................................................................................12
2.10.4 Wireless Status Indicator..................................................................................................12
2.10.5 Battery Status Indicator....................................................................................................13
2.10.6 External Power Indicator ..................................................................................................13
3. InitialCongurationandInstallationoftheWirelessF/TSystem ..................................... 14
3.1 PreparingyourWirelessF/TforConguration ........................................................................14
3.2 InitialConguration ....................................................................................................................15
3.3 The Wireless F/T Java Demo Application .................................................................................17
3.3.1 Creatingatestprole .......................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Connecting to the Wireless F/T........................................................................................19
3.3.3 Data Collection.................................................................................................................21
3.3.3.1 Collecting and Storing Data on a PC or Network File.......................................21
3.3.3.2 Collecting and Storing Data on a MicroSD Card ..............................................22

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3.4 Mounting the Wireless F/T Unit..................................................................................................22
3.4.1 Belt Clip Installation..........................................................................................................22
3.4.2 Fixed Installation ..............................................................................................................22
3.5 External Power Adapter Installation..........................................................................................22
4. Installing the Transducer....................................................................................................... 23
5. Command Interface................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 Communication Interfaces.........................................................................................................24
5.2 Commands...................................................................................................................................24
5.3 Basic Wireless F/T Commands..................................................................................................24
5.4 Commands For Modifying Wireless Settings...........................................................................27
5.5 Commands Related to the Transducer Output.........................................................................34
5.6 Commands Related to the Functionality of the MicroSD Card Reader..................................37
5.7 Commands Related to NTP Time Synchronization:.................................................................39
5.8 UDP Interface...............................................................................................................................41
5.9 UDP Command Format ..............................................................................................................41
5.10 Data Packet..................................................................................................................................43
5.10.1 Calculating F/T values for Data Packages.......................................................................45
5.11 Processor Firmware Update Procedure....................................................................................46
6. Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 47
6.1 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................................47
6.2 Battery Recharging and Replacement ......................................................................................47
6.2.1 Charging Battery Internally...............................................................................................47
6.2.2 Charging Battery Externally..............................................................................................47
7. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 48
8. Serviceable Parts ................................................................................................................... 48
9. Specications ......................................................................................................................... 49
9.1 Wireless Characteristics.............................................................................................................49
9.2 Power Requirements...................................................................................................................49
9.2.1 Wireless Power Levels.....................................................................................................49
9.3 Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................................50
9.4 Transducer Inputs.......................................................................................................................50
9.4.1 Analog Transducer Data Filtering.....................................................................................51
10. Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................... 52
10.1 FCC Statement.............................................................................................................................52
10.2 Canadian Compliance Statement ..............................................................................................52

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11. Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 54
11.1 Wireless Net F/T for 3 Transducers...........................................................................................54
11.2 Wireless Net F/T for 6 Transducers...........................................................................................55
12. Terms and Conditions of Sale............................................................................................... 56
B.1 InitialCongurationUsingaTelnetProgram ...........................................................................59
C.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................63
C.2 Denitions....................................................................................................................................63
C.3 Wireless F/T Digital Input Sampling..........................................................................................63
C.4 Wireless F/T Analog Input Sampling.........................................................................................63
C.5 Wireless F/T Analog Input Calibration.......................................................................................65
C.5.1 Internal Calibration...........................................................................................................65
C.5.2 External Calibration..........................................................................................................66
C.6 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................68

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Glossary
Terms Denitions
ADC Analog to Digital Converter.
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.
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator.
Scaling Factor A Counts per Force or Counts per Torque value that is obtained from the
calibrationle.
Sensor System The assembly consisting of all components from the transducer to the WNet
box.
SSID The name of a wireless local area network.
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.
WNet Wireless F/T

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1. Safety
The safety section describes general safety guidelines to be followed with this product, explanations of the
notications found in this manual, and safety precautions that apply to the product. More specic notications are
imbedded within the sections of the manual where they apply.
1.1 ExplanationofNotications
The following notications 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.
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.
ATTENTION: Le non-respect des informations ou des instructions contenues
dans la notice peut entraîner des blessures moyennement graves ou causer
des dommages à l’équipement. La notice fournit des informations sur la nature
de la situation dangereuse, les conséquences si le danger n’est pas évité, et la
méthode pour éviter la 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,
and 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.
ATTENTION: Ne pas retirer les attaches ni démonter le Wireless F/T. Cecicausera
des dommages irréparables au Wireless F/T et annulera la garantie. Laisser
toutes les attaches en place et ne pas démonter le Wireless F/T.

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2. System Overview
The Wireless F/T can measure six degrees of freedom forces and torques (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, and Tz) from multiple
transducers and streams the data to an existing wireless access point on the network. This data can be used for data
collection, real-time motion control, or user-dened signal processing by the user’s host device. The Wireless F/T
can also store the data on a memory card.
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 wireless device for controlling up to six ATI Multi-Axis Force/Torque transducers. The
device supports ATI’s TW-type transducers such as the Nano and Mini. Transducers with integrated electronics are
not supported. The device is equipped with a MicroSD card slot used to collect and store data. The Wireless F/T is
contained in an impact, splash, and dust resistant housing.
The Wireless F/T unit is provided with an external antenna that can be pivoted 90° so the unit can be used in small
conned spaces. Fixed mounting is accommodated with the four robust threaded inserts on the back plate of the
housing. The unit is provided with a removable belt clip for mobile applications. The Wireless F/T can be powered
by a rechargeable battery, or can be powered with the 5 VDC external power adapter using the USB connector. The
battery can be charged internally or externally.
The Wireless F/T includes a rechargeable battery, antenna, external power adapter, USB cable, and removable belt
clip. 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 Three Transducer Wireless F/T
The three Transducer Wireless F/T 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 is extended signicantly when using fewer
transducers.
Figure 2.2—Three Transducer Wireless F/T
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
(Not Provided)
Section 2.10.3
Section 2.10.2
Section 2.10.6
Section 2.10.5
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2.2 Six Transducer Wireless F/T
The six Transducer Wireless F/T 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 is extended signicantly when using fewer transducers.
Figure 2.3—Six Transducer Wireless F/T
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
(Not Provided)
Section 2.10.2
Section 2.10.3
Section 2.10.6
Section 2.10.5
Section 2.10.4

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2.3 Antenna
The Wireless F/T Unit has been certied for use with the antenna provided. The antenna can pivot 90° to
allow the Wireless F/T unit to t into small conned spaces.
2.4 Micro USB Connector
The Wireless F/T unit has a Micro USB connector that can be used to power the unit and charge the battery
using the external power adapter.
2.5 MicroSD Card Slot
The Wireless F/T 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 5 V 10 W plug mounted power supply that can operate the unit and charge
the battery. The adapter operates on 100 to 240 VAC and provides a USB Micro-A output connector.
Removable plug adapters are available for use with various power socket types.
2.7 USB Cable
The USB cable connects the external power adapter to the Wireless F/T unit by way of its USB Type A and
Micro-B USB connectors.
2.8 Mounting features
Refer to Section 11—Drawings for information on mounting features.
2.8.1 Removable Belt Clip
The Wireless F/T unit has a removable belt clip for easy mounting and removal from human or
humanoid robot applications.
2.8.2 Threaded Holes
Four threaded holes are available when the belt clip is removed.
2.9 Removable Battery
A rechargeable lithium-polymer battery is provided with the Wireless F/T unit. The battery can be charged
inside the Wireless F/T using the external power adapter through the micro USB connector or using the
optional desktop battery charger. Refer to Section 6.2—Battery Recharging and Replacement for more
information.

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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—three Transducer
Wireless F/T model or Figure 2.3— six Transducer Wireless F/T model for location of controls and
indicators.
2.10.1 Power Button
The Power Button turns the unit on and off, has an integrated system status indicator, and supports
auto power-off. The Power Button supports the following functionality:
Table 2.1—Power Button Functionality
Press Duration Description
Momentary Powers on the unit.
(2)Seconds Powers off the unit.
(10)Seconds Power cycles the system.
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 Button.
Table 2.2—System Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Off Indicates the system is either off or in charging-only mode.
Steady Blue Indicates the system is on.
2.10.3 Transducer Status Indicators
The Wireless F/T has a transducer status indicator on the top of the device, beside its corresponding
connector.
Table 2.3—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 2.4—Wireless Status Indicator
Behavior Description
Steady Green Indicates the unit is connected to an Access Point and there are no
current 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.

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2.10.5 Battery Status Indicator
The battery indicator is on the front of the device next to the battery compartment.
Table 2.5—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 below 25%.
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 2.6—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. InitialCongurationandInstallationoftheWirelessF/TSystem
This section explains how to congure the basic functionality of your Wireless F/T system. The Wireless F/T
system consist of several components: Wireless F/T unit, transducer(s), external power adapter and plugs, USB
cable, and software. The Wireless F/T unit must be set up and congured before installing the transducer so that
forces can be monitored during installation.
3.1 PreparingyourWirelessF/TforConguration
1. Unpack the system components from the container.
2. Use a at head screw driver to open the battery door (Note: ¼ turn clockwise to open and ¼ turn
counterclockwise to close). Insert the battery with the label facing the front of the Wireless F/T Unit,
then close and secure the battery door.
3. Connect the USB cable to the Wireless F/T unit and the external power adapter provided. Plug the power
adapter into the wall.
4. Wait for the battery charge status indicator to transition from ashing to solid green indicating the battery
is fully charged. Note: This could take a few hours with a factory-new battery.
5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless F/T Unit.
6. Connect the transducer cable to the connector on the Wireless F/T unit. Ensuring each Transducer and
the corresponding Wireless F/T connector position are labeled with the same serial number, refer to
Figure 2.2 or Figure 2.3. (Note: Transducer cable will need to be rotated until the alignment notch is
oriented properly). Tighten the connector nger tight.
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: A computer connected to the USB port may
not provide sufcient power to keep the battery fully charged.
NOTICE: You will need Java version 1.7 or higher on your PC to run the provided Wireless F/T
Java Demo. This can be downloaded at http://www.java.com/ while you wait for the battery to
charge.
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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3.2 InitialConguration
The Wireless F/T must be congured for your wireless network before you can communicate with the
device. The following procedure provides the steps needed to properly congure the Wireless F/T.
1. After connecting the Wireless F/T to the computer with the provided USB cable, it will begin to obtain
the proper COM port drivers. This may take a few minutes. If they do not install on their own, install
the Virtual Communication Port Driver per the instructions for your operating system found at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
2. Power on the Wireless F/T unit by momentarily depressing the power button on the top of the device.
The device initiates a power up sequence and the Wireless Status Indicator LED begins ashing green as
it scans for wireless networks.
3. Visit the ATI website (http://www.ati-ia.com/library/download.aspx) to locate the setup.exe le.
4. Copy or download the le to the directory desired and double click to open the program.
5. Follow the instructions within the Setup Wizard to install the Wireless F/T Settings Editor.
Figure 3.2—Setup Wizard
6. Locate the Wireless F/T Setup Editor in the ATI Industrial Automation folder under All Programs on
your Windows Start bar and double click to open the program.
Figure 3.3—Wireless F/T Setup program
7. Select the COM port corresponding to your Wireless F/T and press the connect button. You may need to
press the “Refresh” button if no COM ports are shown.
8. Obtain your WLAN Network Name (SSID), password, and frequency band (bandwidth 2.4 GHz or

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5 GHz) from your network administrator. If your wireless network is not shown, press the “Refresh”
button. Note: This will result in the Wireless F/T unit resetting while it attempts to locate nearby
wireless networks. If you are switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, you will need to input
the Network Name manually as the Wireless F/T cannot scan one band for networks while connected to
the other, consequently the networks will not show in the pull down list.
NOTICE: For 5 GHz Band, due to the Indoor/Outdoor rating of the Wireless F/T, the device
is only allowed to connect to channels 149, 153, 157, 161, and 165. Many 5 GHz routers will
default to a restricted “indoor only” channel. If you have connection issues, you may need to
check your router settings and ensure it is connected to one of the channels listed above.
Figure 3.4—Network (SSID) Settings
9. Select the “IP Settings” tab. Note that in this example DHCP is enabled. If a static IP address is desired,
deselect DHCP and enter the Device IP dedicated to the Wireless F/T, the access point Default Gateway,
and Subnet Mask into the elds shows in Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.5—IP Settings

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10. When you have made all the appropriate changes to the device settings, press the “OK” button to apply
the changes. The window will automatically close at this point and the Wireless F/T will reset upon exit.
11. Once the Wireless F/T has been powered up completely, the Wireless Status Indicator LED will
transition from ashing to solid green if it has properly connected to your wireless network. If the
device does not connect properly, verify the network settings entered above.
NOTICE: The Wireless F/T can transmit a large volume of data across a wireless network. It
is suggested that you use a dedicated wireless access point so that you do not affect other
wireless devices on your network. A dedicated high strength local wireless network will result in
the most reliable connection.
3.3 The Wireless F/T Java Demo Application
3.3.1 Creatingatestprole
The following steps are provided to create a test prole on the Wireless F/T Java Demo application.
1. Visit the ATI website (http://www.ati-ia.com/library/download.aspx) and locate the
WirelessFTJavaDemo.jar le.
2. Copy or download the le to the directory desired and double click to open the program.
3. Use the Wireless F/T Prole Wizard to create a new prole for the device by pressing the
“Create new…” button.
Figure 3.6—ProleCreation
4. Use this initial welcome page to add any notes that you’ll want to be able to reference when you
review this prole in the future.
Figure 3.7—Welcome

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5. Use this page to congure the basic settings of your Wireless F/T system.
Figure 3.8—Transducer Settings
6. Use this page to add any lters to your data and to select the proper calibration for each
transducer (if a sensor contains multiple calibrations).
Figure 3.9—Filters and Calibrations

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7. Your new Wireless F/T prole is now ready to use. Press the Finish button to exit.
Figure 3.10—YourProleisReady
3.3.2 Connecting to the Wireless F/T
1. Select the proper prole and press the Start button as shown in Figure 3.6.
2. Press the “Discover…” button to nd which Wireless F/T devices are currently on the network
your PC is connected to.
3. Once you have selected the proper device, press the “Connect” button. The application will
begin displaying streaming data from the active transducers connected to the Wireless F/T Unit.