IBR IMB-pc1 User manual

M e t r o l o g y
Document No. :
D2F123 010
Stand :
December 2012
Copyright :
IBR
Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMB-pc1
IMBus Measuring Computer

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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 General information about IMBus .........................................................................................: 3
1.2 IMB-pc1 features ..................................................................................................................: 3
1.3 Overview over IMBus module types .....................................................................................: 4
2. Initial operation
2.1 Mounting ...............................................................................................................................: 5
2.2 System settings Windows CE................................................................................................: 6
2.3 Save data on USB-Sticks .....................................................................................................: 6
2.4 Printouts from ComGage.......................................................................................................: 6
2.5 Configuration of ComGage....................................................................................................: 6
2.6 Configuration of Windows NT / 2000 / XP –PC for connecting IMB-pc1 via LAN ..............: 7
2.7 Configuration of Windows 95 / 98 / ME –PC for connecting IMB-pc1 via LAN ...................: 11
2.8 Login into network with IMB-pc1...........................................................................................: 13
2.9 External access on IMB-pc1 via network .............................................................................: 13
3. ComGage .......................................................................................................................................: 14
4. Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................: 15
5. Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................: 15

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1. Introduction
1.1 General information about IMBus
The IBR - Measuring Bus [ IMBus ] is a new series of measuring and interface modules with
great flexibility and for high demands in industrial environment.
The specially developed module case is very robust and can be mounted without tools. The modules can
be placed onto a table or can be clicked onto mounting rails. The electronics satisfies all demands from
practice regarding flexibility, speed and resolution at maximum measuring accuracy.
The address setting on IMBus occurs automatically ( Plug & Play ). The modulare structure of 1 to 512
connections and the possibility to connect the modules via cables with a maximum length of 1200 m
( 4000 ft ) allow an universal use.
A complete range of software for simple applications up to complex measuring applications with control
sequences completes the new IMBus series to an universal tool for measuring data collection, analysis
and displaying.
1.2 IMB-pc1 features
VGA PS2 USB LAN
-Measuring computer integrated in IMBus case
-XScale PXA320 806MHz CPU ( fan less )
-128 MB RAM
-1024 MB Flash Disk
-VGA Connector ( 1024 x 768 Pixel )
-2 x USB- / 1 x PS2- Connector ( for mouse, keyboard, USB-Stick as mobile disk, ... )
-1 x 10/100 Mbit Ethernet connector for connection of IMB-pc1 to a computer network
-Windows CE 5.0
Advantages :
- Small boot time of PC
- No shutting down of PC necassary
- Operater cannot install any additional software
- No moving parts  Resistent against vibrations
- Water- and dust proofed

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1.3 Overview over IMBus module types

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2. Initial operation
2.1 Mounting
1. Mounting of measuring modules
- Push the red levers of the first module out and turn them up.
- Connect the modules together.
- Turn red levers down to lock the modules.
- The power supply module, the measuring PC and the measuring modules must be plugged together
in the following order, but there are no rules for the order of the measuring modules between each
other :
2. Mounting on DIN rail mount
Click modules onto DIN rail mount. ( Modules will be automatically secured on the rail by springs )
3. Connection of the gauges and sensors to IMBus
- Connect and secure gauge and sensor cables.
- The addresses are automatically set by IMB-pc1 in following order :
Adr.7 Adr.6 Adr.5 Adr.4 Adr.3 Adr.2 Adr.1
4. Connect Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard to IMB-pc1
5. Switch power supply module on

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2.2 System settings Windows CE
In the Windows CE Control panel time & date, IP-address of measuring computer, colour profiles, … can
be set.
Most important menus :
Time, date and time zone Menu „Start / Settings / Control Panel / Date & Time“
IP-Address, DNS-Server, … Menu „Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network “
Switch Taskbar on/off Menu „Start / Settings / Start menu & Taskbar“
Saving of settings :
The changed settings must be afterwards saved, otherwise they are lost on switching the Mecc off :
1. Start „Start / Programs / ColibriTools / SaveReg“.
2. The settings will be saved.
2.3 Save data on USB-Sticks
An USB-Stick will become visible as directory „\USB HD\“ on IMB-pc1.
By Windows CE Explorer the data can be copied onto USB-Stick or from USB-stick to IMB-pc1.
2.4 Printouts from ComGage
-In printer menu the folder of a network printer can be inserted.
-For printing on an USB printer „LPT1:“ must be selected.
2.5 Configuration of ComGage
-ComGage is automatically started on booting of IMB-pc1.
-ComGage is stored in directory „\hard disk\ComGage“.
!!! Only files in „\hard disk\“ ( incl. subdirectories ) may be created, deleted, changed, … on IMB-pc1. For example the
directory „\hard disk\ts“ can be used for storing the test schemes.
-In ComGage menu „Options / Data directories“ the directories for saving the data are selected. A
subdirectory of „\hard disk\“, a subdirectory of „\USB HD\“ ( USB-Stick ) or a network directory can be
used.
-In the example the data are stored in directory CE of the computer ibrxxx. ibrxxx can be a server or a
workplace PC :
-The further basic settings of ComGage are explained in ComGage manual.

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2.6 Configuration of Windows NT / 2000 / XP –PC for connecting IMB-pc1 via LAN
1. Log in as an user with administrator rights
2. Go to the menu : “Start / Settings / Control Panel” and select in the new window the menu :
“User and passwords”
3. Select the folder “Advanced” in the dialog window and press the button “Advanced” in the section “Ad-
vanced User Administration”
4. Open the folder “User” in the left column and click two times on the user “Gast” in the right column

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5. Deactivate the menu point : “Account is deactivated”
6. Confirm with the OK-Button and close all windows
7. Go to the menu : “Start / Settings / Network connections / LAN-Connection”
8. Select the menu point : “Internetprotocol (TCP / IP)” and press the Button “Properties”

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9. Input the IP –address : 169.254.19.252 and the Subnetmask : 255.255.0.0
10. Close all windows by pressing the OK-Button
11. Open the Windows Explorer
12. Create a new directory or select a directory
13. Press with the right mouse key on this directory and select the menu point “Sharing”
14. Select in the folder “Sharing” the point : “Share this folder”

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15. Press the button : “Authorization”
16. Press in the new menu on the button “Add” and add the user “Gast”
17. Close all Windows by pressing the OK-button
18. At last you must define your computer name. Go to the menu “Start / Settings / Control Panel” and
select in the new window the menu : “System”
19. In the folder “Network identification” with the button “Properties” you can define your computer name
( in the example the computer name is ibrxxx )
20. Now you have done all your settings on the Windows NT / 2000 / XP PC.