Maxcess MAGPOWR User manual

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Copyright 2006, all rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Hardware Connections 1
3.0 Configuring the Network Connections 2
3.1 PC Setup 2
3.2 Spyder Setup 2
4.0 Installing the Spyder Configuration Tool 3
5.0 Spyder Configuration Tool Operation 3
5.1 Running the Spyder Configuration Tool 3
5.2 User Interface 3
5.3 Spyder Parameter Types 4
5.4 Save Spyder Parameters to a File 4
5.5 Get Spyder Parameters from a File 4
6.0 Troubleshooting 4
Figures:
Figure 1. Local Area Connections 2
Figure 2. TCP/IP Properties 2
Figure 3. Spyder Configuration Tool User Interface 3
1. INTRODUCTION
The MAGPOWR Spyder™Configuration Tool allows the parameters from a MAGPOWR Model Spyder to be saved
and retrieved from a file on a PC. This will allow backing up of a Spyder's data and calibrations and may be used to
copy setup data from one Spyder to another.
2. HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
Connect the Spyder to a computer using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. Multiple Spyders may be connected to a single
computer by using a network hub or switch.
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3. CONFIGURING THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS
The computer and the Spyder must be on the same network subnet and each must have a unique IP Address. The
Spyder defaults to the subnet 192.168.1.xx and has an IP Address of 192.168.1.100. When connecting multiple
Spyders you will have to change the IP Address in each Spyder to make sure each one has a unique IP Address.
3.1. PC SETUP
On your computer open the Network Connections. Double click on the LAN icon and then click on Properties. You
should see a window similar to figure 1. Highlight the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click on Properties and a
window similar to figure 2 should show. There are slight differences in these two windows depending on which
Windows operating system you are using.
Figure 1. Local Area Connections Figure 2. TCP/IP Properties
CAUTION: Remember your settings in figure 2. Return to these settings when you are finished using the Spyder
Configuration Tool. If you want the Spyder(s) connected to your local network permanently please contact your IT
department for assistance with the IP Address configuration.
- Select "Use the following IP Address" in figure 2.
- Type in the IP Address and Subnet Mask as shown in figure 2 above.
- Do not change Default Gateway or DNS server setup in figure 2.
- Click "OK" on both the figure 2 and figure 1 windows.
- Restart Windows operating system if required. Not required on Windows XP.
3.2 SPYDER SETUP
- Go to the IP Address screen on the Spyder under the Network menu.
- Set the Spyder IP Address to a number with the same first three numbers as your computer and make the
fourth number different. If your computer has an IP Address of 192.168.1.200 then make the Spyder IP
address 192.168.1.xx, where xx is a number between 1 and 254.
- For multiple Spyders each one must have a unique IP Address.
- Turn the Spyder power off and then on to complete the IP Address change.

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Each Spyder may have a name with up to 31 characters. A Spyder's name may be changed using the Spyder's
web page. Use Internet Explorer to access the web page by typing into the address bar http:// followed by the
IP Address of the Spyder. Go to the Network page to change the name of the Spyder.
4. INSTALLING THE SPYDER CONFIGURATION TOOL
Run the SpyderConfigTool_Setup.exe program. Follow the directions in the installation wizard. You may leave all
the settings in the installation wizard at the defaults.
5. SPYDER CONFIGURATION TOOL OPERATION
5.1. RUNNING THE SPYDER CONFIGURATION TOOL
After installation is finished, there will be a Spyder Configuration Tool icon on your desktop. Click on the
icon to run the Spyder Configuration Tool.
5.2. USER INTERFACE
The Spyder Configuration Tool User Interface is shown in figure 3.
Figure 3. Spyder Configuration Tool User Interface
The "Spyder List" box will show all the connected Spyders in alphabetical order either by IP Address or Spyder
name. The "Sort" checkboxes select either sorting by IP Address or Spyder name. The list of connected Spyders is
updated every 10 seconds.
Select a Spyder for communication by clicking in the "Spyder List" box. The transfer of parameters will occur with
the selected Spyder.
There are two buttons, one transfers parameters from the Spyder to a file, and the other transfers parameters from
a file to the Spyder.

5.3. SPYDER PARAMETER TYPES
Calibration parameters - these values are dependent on Spyder hardware. These include sensor calibration,
input / output calibrations, etc. These parameters are only valid for the Spyder from which they were received.
Data parameters - these values are not dependent on Spyder hardware. These include Stop Time, Start Time,
Tension Units, etc. Data parameters may be sent to any Spyder to create a copy of a Spyder.
The Spyder web page shows whether a parameter is a Data or Calibration parameter. The Spyder user manual
also shows whether a parameter is a Data or Calibration parameter and additionally shows the minimum and
maximum of each parameter.
5.4. SAVE SPYDER PARAMETERS TO A FILE
Press the "Spyder to PC" button to transfer parameters to a file. A file dialog box will be displayed to choose the
file. All of a Spyder's parameters are saved in the file. A "Transfer Complete" message box will be displayed if no
errors occurred.
5.5. GET SPYDER PARAMETERS FROM A FILE
Select the type of parameters to transfer either Data Only, Calibration Only, or both Data and Calibration. Press
the "PC to Spyder" button to transfer the parameters to the Spyder. A file dialog box will be displayed to choose
the file containing the parameters. A "Transfer Complete" message box will be displayed if no errors occurred.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution or Diagnostic
Spyder List is blank.
Computer or Spyder
network parameters not
set properly.
Check Computer and Spyder
network parameters, IP Address
and Subnet Mask. Cycle Spyder
power after changing network
parameters. Restart Windows
operating system.
Missed refresh of list.
Wait 10 seconds for list to refresh
after the Spyder has booted.
Ethernet cable not
connected or hub/switch
not powered.
Check Ethernet connection(s).
Spyder(s) not powered.
Computer ARP table
corrupt.
Verify Spyder(s) have power.
From a DOS prompt type:
arp -d
Transfer Failed
Spyder not in Hold or
Manual or Security is Set.
Put Spyder in Hold or Manual.
Unsecure the Spyder.
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