Nordson iTrax User manual

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Follow the safety, operation, and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying Operator Card
and Product Manual.
Quick Start Guide
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Use this procedure to upload the current software onto a
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new iTrax PC. To access the newest software, contact
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Refer to your system drawing for specific
wiring instructions.
Connect the other end of the network
wiring to the main terminal block in the
control unit.
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1Prepare to Install
1. Be sure all power to the control unit
containing all of the iTrax modules is OFF.
2. Install and wire the iTrax SM, SC, and
PRx modules using the included
instructions.
1. Install the network wiring and included
terminating resistor into the DB-9
connector.
3. Disconnect the Softing Network
Interface from the USB until after the
Softing Drivers are installed.
Install the Network Wiring
2. Assemble the connector halves. Resistor
Shield
Comm B (blue)
Comm A (white)
Pre-Software Installation

When the Softing CAN Interface
Manager appears (as shown),
select CLOSE.
Use Start>Run to browse for CANSetup.exe
located at
C:/iTraxBlueFlashDrive/softing_CANproUSB.
Run the file.
Install the Driver Software
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2Copying Flash Drive Files
NOTE: Before installing iTrax firmware or software,
copy the programs from the blue flash drive to the
new iTrax PC. The flash drive contains all of the
software needed to operate the iTrax system and
modules.
Create a folder on the C:/drive of the iTrax
PC. Name the folder “iTrax Blue Flash
Drive.”
1. Plug the flash drive in the USB drive
and navigate to its drive.
2. Copy all folders and files from the flash
drive to the iTrax Blue Flash Drive folder.
3. Verify that the contents of the newly
created folder match those from the flash
drive.
4. Properly remove the blue iTrax USB
flash drive and store in a safe place.
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Locate flash drive or CD with the current
software. If the original software cannot
be found, contact your Nordson container
specialist.
Locate Flash Drive
Installing Software onto iTrax PC

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USB-to-CAN adapter.
Connect the DB-9 connector to the
Connect iTRAX Modules
Turn power to the control unit ON.
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Connect the supplied USB cable between
the computer and the USB-to-CAN
adapter. Wait for Windows to display the
notification that the CAN driver has been
installed successfully.
Connect the Adapter
Run setup.exe located at
C:\iTraxBlueFlashDrive.
Install the iTrax Software
Select both the iTrax OPC Server and
CanWorks iTrax Local Client when
prompted. Allow the iTrax installation to
complete. When prompted, reboot the
PC.

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Configure Hardware
1. Start the OPC Server and then the
OPC Local Client using the shortcuts on
the Windows desktop.
2. Select Display Help from the main
toolbar to obtain assistance in configuring
the iTrax system.
Calibrate Spray Monitors
When the coating system is producing
acceptable product, calibrate the spray
monitors and enable faults as needed.
NOTE: Refer to the Setup Procedure topic
under OI and Gun Setup to add guns and
set up the Operator Interface.
2Shutting Down iTrax Operator Interface
Before starting the CAN Programmer, close the
CanWorks iTrax Operator Interface.
NOTE: The CanWorks iTrax Operator Interface may take
several seconds to close.
1Before Performing Procedure
Verify Nordson CAN Programmer
application is loaded on the iTrax PC.
Plan for a halt in production. The iTrax
modules cannot be reprogrammed while
they are running in production.
Reprogramming iTrax modules should
take no more than a few minutes.
Reprogramming iTrax Spray Monitor Modules

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3 Shutting Down the iTrax Server
1. Once the operator interface is closed,
close the CanWorks OPC Server.
2. Verify that there are no active iTrax
application icons on the taskbar.
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NOTE: If selecting all modules, select All (8) to
quickly select all in the list.
7. Select All at Once (5) to allow all
selected modules to update
2. Select the Nordson CAN Programmer
icon on the iTrax PC Desktop to open the
CAN Programmer main screen.
1. If the iTrax modules are OFF, power the
modules ON. If the iTrax modules are ON,
cycle the power OFF and back ON.
3. Select iTrax Monitor from the
list box (6). Once selected, the module
address listing (7) will show all of the iTrax
monitors in the system. The list displays
each module’s current software version
and serial number.
Programming the Module
4. Navigate to C:/JTAG/iTraxSM (2)
folder.
5. Select the S-record file iTrax0520.S (1)
and the file name appears in the location
field (3).
6. Select the modules to be updated in the
module address listing (7).
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Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM-compatible personal or
industrial computer
RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 MB (minimum)
Processor . . . . . . . . . . Pentium 4, 2.2 Ghz
(recommended) Pentium III,
850 MHZ (minimum: for up to
10 spray monitors)
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System. . . . . Windows 7 or XP with the most
current Service Pack
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . SVGA, 2 MB (minimum), 1024
X 768, 16-bit color
Hard Drive Space . . . . . 10 MB for program software
10 GB for data storage
Removable Media . . . . CD-ROM drive
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB (v. 1.0 or 2.0), Ethernet
CAN Adapter . . . . . . . . One free USB port (v. 1.0 or
2.0)
Input Device . . . . . . . . Touch screen or keyboard and
mouse
5 Programming the Module (contd)
8. Select Prog (9) at the bottom of the
screen. Reprogramming the module
should take about 1 minute. The progress
bar will display indicating progress.
10. Cycle 24 VDC power to all of the iTrax
Modules. Cycling ensures that all iTrax
modules are re-booted and running the
new code.
9. After programming is complete, select
OK and exit the programmer.
11. Restart the iTrax Operator Interface
and the iTrax OPC Server application on
the PC.
12. The information screen on the iTrax
operator interface can be used to verify
that the reprogrammed module now has
the correct software version. 9