DEHN + SÖHNE DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ User manual

Operating Manual
DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+
DEHN + SÖHNE
Created by : DEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + Co.KG.
BA 1701 / V 1.1.0.1 – Update 06/12 / Id. No. 066943
© 2012 DEHN + SÖHNE / protected by ISO 16016

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Index
Terms and definitions ................................................................................................ 5
References .................................................................................................................. 5
1 Application ......................................................................................................... 6
2 LifeCheck® .......................................................................................................... 6
3 Device description ............................................................................................. 7
3.1 Components .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Functions ................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
4.1 System requirements ............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Installation procedure ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2.1 Installing the USB interface driver .................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.1 Windows XP – Vista – 7: ................................................................................................11
4.2.1.2 Other Windows versions:................................................................................................ 11
4.2.2 Installing the DEHN user interface .................................................................................... 11
4.2.2.1 Installing the .NET Framework®2.0 environment........................................................... 11
4.2.2.2 Installing the DEHN user interface.................................................................................. 14
4.3 Checking the installation procedure ..................................................................................... 15
4.3.1 USB interface driver............................................................................................................ 15
4.3.2 DEHN User interface ........................................................................................................... 21
5 Initial operation of the reader ......................................................................... 22
5.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2 Initial operation ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Checking date and time ...................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2 Checking the battery (hardware version 1.0.03 or higher) ............................................. 24
5.2.3 Connecting the LifeCheck® sensor ................................................................................... 24
5.2.4 Activation and test for correct operation ......................................................................... 25
5.2.5 Connection to a PC ............................................................................................................. 25
5.2.6 General information on the operation of the device ....................................................... 25
6 Setting the reader ............................................................................................ 26
6.1 Date and time ........................................................................................................................... 26
6.2 Language ................................................................................................................................. 27
6.3 AUTO switching-off................................................................................................................. 27
7 Other service functions ................................................................................... 28
7.1 Battery check (hardware version 1.0.03 or higher) ................................................................. 28
7.2 Version indicator ..................................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Software update ...................................................................................................................... 29
8 First start of the user interface ....................................................................... 31
8.1 Settings .................................................................................................................................... 31
8.1.1 Setting the language ........................................................................................................... 31
8.1.2 Setting the communication interface ................................................................................ 33
8.2 Help function ........................................................................................................................... 34
9 Working with databases .................................................................................. 36
9.1 Creating the first database ..................................................................................................... 36
9.2 Saving the database on the PC ............................................................................................. 41
9.2.1 Tips for editing a database with MS Excel® ...................................................................... 42
9.3 Downloading the database on the reader............................................................................. 45
9.4 Testing the surge protection modules by means of a database ........................................ 47
9.5 Upload for synchronising a database with the PC .............................................................. 47
9.6 Preparing a test report ........................................................................................................... 53
10 Testing by means of the reader ...................................................................... 56
10.1 Quick testing ........................................................................................................................... 56
10.2 Visual and acoustic indication of the test result ................................................................. 57
10.3 General test instructions ........................................................................................................ 58
10.4 Periodic tests ........................................................................................................................... 58
10.5 Testing by means of a database ............................................................................................ 59
10.5.1 Working through a database step by step ....................................................................... 59

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10.5.2 Paging through a database ................................................................................................ 62
10.5.3 Testing all “unchecked” modules in a database ............................................................. 62
11 Working with databases on the reader .......................................................... 64
11.1 Loading a database from the PC (download) ....................................................................... 64
11.1.1 Overwriting a database ...................................................................................................... 66
11.2 Synchronising a database with the PC (upload) ................................................................. 67
11.3 Deleting a database ................................................................................................................ 68
11.4 Statistical functions for a database ...................................................................................... 69
12 DRC MCM ......................................................................................................... 70
12.1 Stationary DRC MCM XT monitoring device ........................................................................ 70
12.2 Working with the reader in the DRC MCM mode ................................................................. 71
12.2.1 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 71
12.2.2 Testing an SPD .................................................................................................................... 73
12.2.3 Searching an SPD ............................................................................................................... 74
12.2.4 MCM status .......................................................................................................................... 75
12.2.5 Programming an SPD ......................................................................................................... 76
12.2.6 Resetting an SPD ................................................................................................................ 78
13 Menu structure of the reader .......................................................................... 80
13.1 Operating modes in the main menu ...................................................................................... 80
13.2 Standard LC submenu ............................................................................................................ 80
STANDARD LC - Database (DB) submenu item ................................................................................. 81
13.3 DRC MCM submenu ................................................................................................................ 82
13.4 EXTRAS submenu................................................................................................................... 83
14 Technical data of DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ ................................................. 84
15 DEHNrecord DRC software update ................................................................ 86
15.1 Application ............................................................................................................................... 86
15.2 Software ................................................................................................................................... 86
15.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 86
15.3.1 System requirements ......................................................................................................... 86
15.3.2 Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 86
15.3.3 Checking the installation procedure ................................................................................. 88
15.4 Software update of the reader ............................................................................................... 89
15.4.1 Starting the software update ............................................................................................. 89
15.4.1.1 Language .................................................................................................................................. 89
15.4 1.2 Selection of the update file ..................................................................................................... 90
15.4.1.3 Selection of the COM port ...................................................................................................... 92
15.4.2 Software update after switching on the reader ................................................................ 94
15.4.3 Software update after selection from the main menu ..................................................... 96
15.4.4 Help function ....................................................................................................................... 96
15.5 Menu structure of the reader ................................................................................................. 97
15.5.1 Starting the software update from the main menu .......................................................... 97
15.5.2 Software update submenu ................................................................................................. 97

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Legal notes:
Windows®, Windows®98, Windows®ME, Windows®2000, Windows XP®and
Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
MS Excel®, MS .NET Framework®and MS Visual Basic®2005 are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Silicon Laboratories CP210x Evaluation Kit Tools®is a registered trademark of Silicon
Laboratories.
DEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + Co.KG. has no exclusive rights to the aforementioned
trademarks. Any omissions are unintentional. All other trademarks used herein belong
to their respective holders.
Note:
The information in this document may be modified without prior notice. DEHN +
SÖHNE GmbH + Co.KG. cannot be held liable for any changes made to this
document.
Furthermore, DEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + Co.KG. assumes no responsibility for any
damage caused by computer programs.
Program errors may lead to viruses and data loss, therefore data backup is
required.

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Terms and definitions
Blitzductor
Surge protection module manufactured by DEHN + SÖHNE
DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+
DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ is a compact hand-held reader with integrated RFID
technology for contactless testing of surge protection modules (Blitzductors).
HW
Hardware
LifeCheck®
Test for correct functioning during operation without removing the surge protection
modules.
Microsoft .NET Framework®2.0
A library that is largely independent of programming languages for developing and
executing applications and services based on Microsoft .NET technology (e.g. PC
application programs and so-called web services).
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification – Identification via radio technology which allows
contactless reading and saving of data.
SPD
Surge Protective Device – surge protection module
SW
Software
VB 2005
Microsoft Visual Basic®2005 – Programming language of the Microsoft Windows®
operating system using .NET technology
C#2005
Microsoft Visual C# 2005 – Programming language of the Microsoft Windows®
operating system using .NET technology.
USB
Universal Serial Bus – Bus system for connecting external devices
References
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1 Application
DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ is a compact hand-held reader with integrated RFID
technology (Radio Frequency Identification) for contactless testing of surge protection
modules. It is marked with the LifeChecksymbol.
LifeCheck® symbol:
The following surge protection modules feature LifeCheck®technology:
-Blitzductor CT; Type BCT MLC
-Blitzductor XT; Type BXT ML
Only surge protection modules (SPDs) with integrated LifeCheck®function can be
tested with the DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader!
SPDs with LifeCheck®symbol can be tested during operation (e.g. in a distribution
cabinet) and do not have to removed.
2 LifeCheck®
Protection modules with LifeCheck®symbol feature an additional circuit. This circuit
consists of a combined RFID-based transmission and monitoring unit. Thermal and
electrical overload of an SPD is reliably monitored and detected. The proper operation
and the last test date of the protection module is read out by means of the
DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader and is shown on the integrated display.

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3 Device description
In the following, the basic characteristics of DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ are described.
3.1 Components
Delivery includes the hand-held DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader and a software
package which can be installed on common PCs.
The DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader consists of
-an RFID reader unit,
-a USB cable that is connected to a PC for data transfer,
-a sensor for reading out or overwriting the information of the surge protection
modules
For testing Blitzductor XT or Blitzductor CT plug-in modules, a sensor is available for
each version:
Sensor Part No. For use with
LCS DRC BCT 910 654 Blitzductor CT; BCT MLC
LCS DRC BXT 910 652 Blitzductor XT; BXT ML
As a standard, delivery includes LifeCheck®sensor of type LCS DRC BXT.
The software package includes
-DEHNrecord user interface (for use as VB 2005 application in MS Windows®)
-interface driver for the USB interface of the reader
-operating manual (pdf file)
-Microsoft .NET Runtime environment (automatic download from the Microsoft
website if not installed on the PC yet)
-software update for updating the device software of the DRC LC M3+
The software package supplied with the DRC LC M3+ is available on CD as a
complete package with installation routine for PCs. The latest version of the software
package can also be downloaded at www.dehn.de/download/.

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Fig. 1: DRC LC M3+ reader
USB cable with type A and mini-B USB plug
Display (two-line display, 16 characters per line) for status indication
LifeCheck® sensor with connecting cable (approx. 1 m long); connection via RJ
12 plug, snaps onto BXT protection modules
"SCROLL LEFT / RIGHT" keys for jumping between the menu items on a
horizontal level
"ESC" key for jumping back to a higher-level menu item (vertical level)
"OK" key for confirming and executing the relevant menu item
"OFF" key for switching off the device immediately; the device can also be
switched off automatically after a certain time (10-90 minutes, see 6.3)
"ON" key for switching on the device
Power supply plug for loading via USB cable
"RESET" key for resetting the device manually (hardware reset),
switches off the reader (hardware version 1.0.03 and higher)
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3.2 Functions
The following functions are available after the software package for the DEHNrecord
user interface has been installed on a PC:
-Creation of databases describing the arrangement of the DEHN Blitzductors within
the installation
-Saving of databases on the PC
-Installation of databases on the reader
-Upload of databases from the reader to the PC with automatic synchronisation of
the databases
-Printing of test reports
The following sections will describe the functions of the device in detail.
After installing the "DEHNrecord DRC software update" software package on a PC,
new software versions can be installed on the DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader via
the USB cable and saved in the FLASH storage system.
For a more detailed description of the software update, see chapter 15.

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4 Installation
The following requirements have to be fulfilled for installating the software package:
4.1 System requirements
A common PC with a Microsoft operating system that is compatible with .NET-
Framework such as
-Windows®98
-Windows®ME
-Windows®2000 with SP3
-Windows XP®with SP3
- Windows Vista with SP2
-Windows®7 with Sp1
is required. Both 32 and 64-bit Windows versions are supported. Please note that the
software package cannot be installed on Windows®95 and Windows®NT.
The processor of the PC should be at least a Pentium III processor (700 MHz).
The graphic board must support at least 1024x768 pixels and 256 colours.
The central memory should be at least 256 MB. Furthermore, a CD drive and a USB
interface are required.
A hard disk of approx. 15 MB (or approx. 100 MB if .NET Framework®2.0 has not
been installed yet) is needed for installation.
.NET Framework®2.0, requires a Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) (3.0 version or
higher) and a Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.01 version or higher).
If not installed yet, the DEHN installation program automatically starts the download of
the Microsoft Software Installer and .NET Framework®2.0.
However, access to the internet is required for download from the Microsoft website.
4.2 Installation procedure
Insert the CD into the CD drive of your PC to install the software package. Installation
is performed in two steps. First of all, the USB interface driver for the hand-held reader
is installed. Secondly, the DEHN user interface is installed.
Note:
The reader may only be connected to the PC for the first time if the software package
has been installed successfully.

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4.2.1 Installing the USB interface driver
Administrator rights for the PC may be required to install the USB interface driver. The
installation procedure is menu-driven and self-explanatory. The system may have to
be rebooted after installation (prompt in the installation routine).
4.2.1.1 Windows XP – Vista – 7:
To install the interface driver, change to the directory
...\CP210x\Windows_XP_S2K3_Vista_7. Double-click the file
"CP210xVCPInstaller.exe" to start the installation.
4.2.1.2 Other Windows versions:
To install the interface driver, change to the directory ...\CP210x\Windows_other.
Double-click the file "CP210x_Drivers.exe" to start the installation.
The interface driver must be installed in the path "C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x”.
4.2.2 Installing the DEHN user interface
To install the user interface, change to the directory ...\DRC LC
M3+\install_DRC_LC_M3+. Double-click the file "install.bat" to start the installation.
During installation, the system checks whether .NET-Framework®2.0 is already
installed. If this is not the case, it will be downloaded from the Microsoft website.
Finally, the DEHN user interface for the DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ hand-held reader
is installed.
4.2.2.1 Installing the .NET Framework®2.0 environment
If not installed yet, the Microsoft Software Installer and .NET Framework®2.0 are now
automatically downloaded from the Microsoft website.
The duration of this procedure highly depends on the size of your computer’s central
memory and the Internet data transfer rate (size of file to be downloaded: approx. 35
MB) and takes at least five minutes.
When starting the download, Microsoft prompts you to accept their licence terms.

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After accepting the licence terms, download is started and .NET-Framework®2.0 is
installed.

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After the installation has been completed, the installation routine prompts you to
reboot the operating system. As soon as this prompt has been confirmed, the system
is rebooted and installation of the DEHN user interface is continued automatically.
Please wait until the installation of the user interface (see 4.2.2.2) is completed.

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4.2.2.2 Installing the DEHN user interface
Finally, the DEHN user interface for the DEHNrecord DRC LC M3+ reader is installed.
A “Security Warning” window opens. Click the “Install” button to continue.
The application is installed and automatically started.

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Click the “Exit” menu item to close the application.
4.3 Checking the installation procedure
After the installation has been completed, the following tests have to be performed.
4.3.1 USB interface driver
Before testing for correct installation, the reader must be connected to a PC by means
of the USB cable (see 5.2.5) and must be switched on. As soon as the reader is
switched on, the USB driver is loaded and activated. If the reader is switched on for
the first time, the Windows operating system recognises the reader as new hardware
and automatically activates the interface driver (if Windows XP – Vista – 7 version is
installed). If other Windows versions are used, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” is
started. Select “No, not this time” from the “Welcome” window and click the “Next”
button.

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Now a window opens. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
and click the "Next" button again.

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Select “Include this location in the search” from the next window and enter the
path "C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x\WIN". Click the "Next" button again.
Now the system installs the first of the two required drivers (CP210x USB Composite
Device).

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Complete the procedure by clicking the "Finish" button.
Now, repeat this procedure to install the second driver (CP210x USB to UART Bridge
Controller).
After the drivers have been installed and activated, select “Settings” from the
Windows®Start menu and “Control Panel”.

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Select the “System” icon in the Control Panel” window.
Now the "System Properties" window opens. Select the "Hardware" icon and then
click the “Device Manager" button.

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The “Device Manager” window should now also include the USB driver "CP210x USB
to UART Bridge Controller (COM??)" in the “Ports (COM & LPT)” item.