Pharma Test PT-Node User manual

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Operating Manual
PT-Node
Network Adapter for Printing and
Data Transfer
Version 1.0

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The Documentation
This document describes the set-up, operation and general maintenance of the Pharma
Test instrument. It should be used by the operators and the technical support staff
responsible for the installation and set-up of equipment.
All attached equipment and parts have to be used in compliance with the manufacturer’s
manuals and papers supplied.
Copyrights
© Pharma Test Apparatebau AG 2023
We reserve all rights.
This manual should be used by the owner of the instrument only. He is allowed to copy the
manual for his own use. It is forbidden to supply any copy of this document for any other
purpose other than the instrument use without previous approval from Pharma Test
Apparatebau AG.
How to Use the Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................3
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................4
List of Tables ..........................................................................................................................6
Document History ...............................................................................................................7
Section 1 General Information .........................................................................................8
Section 1.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................9
Section 1.2 Standard Supply Scope.................................................................................9
Section 1.3 Available Connecting Cables ........................................................................9
Section 2 Instrument Overview ......................................................................................10
Section 2.1 Power Supply..............................................................................................10
Section 2.2 Serial Connections Channel 1 and 2...........................................................10
Section 2.3 Ethernet Connection...................................................................................10
Section 3 Setting-Up the Instrument .............................................................................11
Section 3.1 Initial Set Up of the Network Configuration ...............................................11
Section 3.1.1 Connecting a PT-Node directly to a PC.................................................14
Section 4 Using the Web Interface.................................................................................15
Section 4.1 File Index without Login..............................................................................17
Section 4.2 Display Reports and Printing......................................................................19
Section 4.3 Login as an Operator ..................................................................................20
Section 4.3.1 Downloading Folders and Files.............................................................21
Section 4.3.2 Deleting Folders and Files: ...................................................................23
Section 4.4 Login as Administrator ...............................................................................25
Section 4.4.1 Device Manager.....................................................................................26
Section 4.4.2 Network Settings...................................................................................27
Section 4.4.3 Settings..................................................................................................29
Section 5 Connecting a Pharma Test Instrument to PT-Node ......................................35
Section 5.1 PTB 111E and PTB 111EP...........................................................................35
Section 5.1.1 Capturing Serial Result Data (“FreeWeigh”).........................................35
Section 5.1.2 Capturing PTB 111EP Internal Printer Test Reports ............................38
Section 5.1.3 Capturing PTB 111E Ticket Printer Test Reports .................................38
Section 5.2 PTB 311E and PTB 511E (Firmware Version 1.xx)......................................41
Section 5.2.1 Capturing Serial Result Data (“FreeWeigh”).........................................41
Section 5.2.2 Capturing PTB 311E and PTB 511E Ticket Printer Test Reports..........42
Section 5.3 PTB 311E (Firmware Version 4.xx) .............................................................45

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Section 5.3.1 Capturing Serial Result Data (“FreeWeigh”).........................................45
Section 5.4 PT-TD300 ....................................................................................................50
Section 5.4.1 Capturing Test Reports .........................................................................50
Section 5.5 PTZ 100, PTZ 300 ........................................................................................52
Section 5.5.1 Capturing Test Reports .........................................................................52
Section 5.6 PTF 100, PTF 200, PTF 300, PTF 600 ..........................................................54
Section 5.6.1 Capturing Test Reports .........................................................................54
Section 5.7 PTWS 120D, PTWS 120S, PTWS 820D, PTWS 620, PTWS 1220, PTWS D620
and PTWS 1420 instruments.............................................................................................56
Section 5.7.1 Capturing Run Time and OQ Reports ....................................................56
Section 6 Connecting to PT-Node Through an FTP Connection to Transfer Date to an
External Software.................................................................................................................59
Section 7 Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................61
Section 8 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................63
Section 9 Cleaning and Maintenance.............................................................................64
Section 10 Safety Information..........................................................................................64
List of Figures
Figure 1: PT-Node unit...........................................................................................................8
Figure 2 PT-Node Schematic ...............................................................................................10
Figure 3 Hotspot SSID is displayed on screen .....................................................................11
Figure 4: Connecting to the hotspot.....................................................................................12
Figure 5: Network connection manager - Ethernet.............................................................13
Figure 6: Network connection manager –Wi-Fi..................................................................14
Figure 7: Unique name of PT-Node is displayed on screen.................................................15
Figure 8: Accessing the web interface using PT-Node’s name ...........................................15
Figure 9: Accessing the web interface using PT-Node’s IP address...................................16
Figure 10 IP address is displayed on screen .......................................................................16
Figure 11: File index.............................................................................................................17
Figure 12: Empty folders vs. folders with content ...............................................................18
Figure 13: List of files...........................................................................................................18
Figure 14: Example of a test report displayed using a web browser...................................19
Figure 15: Login as user.......................................................................................................20
Figure 16: Logout button......................................................................................................20
Figure 17: Downloading folders ...........................................................................................21
Figure 18: Marking all list items ..........................................................................................21

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Figure 19: Downloading files................................................................................................22
Figure 20: Deleting folders...................................................................................................23
Figure 21: Error message: trying to delete a folder containing files...................................24
Figure 22: Deleting files .......................................................................................................24
Figure 23: Login as administrator........................................................................................25
Figure 24: Device manager ..................................................................................................26
Figure 25: Network settings - Ethernet ...............................................................................27
Figure 26: Network settings - Wi-Fi.....................................................................................27
Figure 27: PT-Node network settings for direct connection ...............................................28
Figure 28: Windows network adapter settings for direct connection..................................28
Figure 29: User settings.......................................................................................................29
Figure 30: Date & time settings ...........................................................................................30
Figure 31: Date & time settings - no NTP server.................................................................30
Figure 32: Upload menu.......................................................................................................31
Figure 33: Uploading a new firmware version .....................................................................31
Figure 34: Firmware filename .............................................................................................32
Figure 35: Firmware update in process...............................................................................32
Figure 36: Firmware update completed...............................................................................32
Figure 37: Uploading a new configuration file .....................................................................33
Figure 38: Configuration file filename .................................................................................33
Figure 39: Updating the configuration file in process..........................................................33
Figure 40: Device manager ..................................................................................................34
Figure 41: Communication cable connection to PTB 111EP................................................36
Figure 42: Example of a serial result of a PTB 111EP instrument ......................................37
Figure 43: Communication cable connection to PTB 111E ..................................................39
Figure 44: Example of a PTB 111E test report.....................................................................40
Figure 45: Example of a serial result of a PTB 311E/PTB 511E instrument........................41
Figure 46: Communication cable connection to PTB 311E/PTB 511E.................................42
Figure 47: Communication cable connection to PTB 311E and PTB 511E...........................43
Figure 48: Example of a PTB 311E test report.....................................................................44
Figure 49: Communication cable connection to PTB 311E/PTB 511E.................................46
Figure 50: Example of a serial result of a PTB 311E instrument ........................................47
Figure 51: Communication cable connection to PTB 311E and PTB 511E...........................48
Figure 52: Example of a PTB 311E test report.....................................................................49
Figure 53: Communication cable connection to PT-TD300 .................................................50

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Figure 54: PT-Node device settings for PT-TD300 ..............................................................50
Figure 55: Example of a PT-TD300 test report ....................................................................51
Figure 56: Communication cable connection to PTZ x00.....................................................52
Figure 57: PT-Node device settings for PTZ x00..................................................................53
Figure 58: Example of a PTZ 300 test report.......................................................................53
Figure 59: Communication cable connection to PTF x00.....................................................54
Figure 60: PT-Node device settings for PTF x00..................................................................55
Figure 61: Example of a PTF 100 test report .......................................................................55
Figure 62: Communication cable connection to PTWS 1420 ...............................................56
Figure 63: Printer port setting for PT-Node ........................................................................57
Figure 64: PT-Node device settings for PTWS x20 ..............................................................57
Figure 65: Example of a run time report of a PTWS 1420 instrument.................................58
Figure 66: Example of an OQ report of a PTWS 1420 instrument........................................58
Figure 67. FTP client - connection .......................................................................................59
Figure 68: FTP client - files..................................................................................................60
List of Tables
Table 1 Document History......................................................................................................7
Table 2: Technical Data ..........................................................................................................9
Table 3: Supply Scope ............................................................................................................9
Table 4: Available connecting cables .....................................................................................9
Table 5: PTB 111E and PTB 111EP serial result data (“FreeWeigh”) details ......................35
Table 6: PT-Node device settings for PTB 111E and PTB 111EP for serial data .................36
Table 7: PTB 111E ticket printer communication details ....................................................38
Table 8: PT-Node device settings for PTB 111E and ticket printer .....................................39
Table 9: PTB 311E and PTB 511E serial result data (“FreeWeigh”) details.........................41
Table 10: PTB 111E ticket printer communication details...................................................42
Table 11: PT-Node device settings for PTB 311E and PTB 511E and ticket printer ............44
Table 12: PTB 311E serial result data (“FreeWeigh”) details ..............................................45
Table 13: PT-Node device settings for PTB 311E.................................................................46
Table 14: PT-Node device settings for PTB 311E and PTB 511E and ticket printer ............48
Table 15: PT-Node FTP connection settings........................................................................59

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Document History
Version
Valid from
Author
Change
Remark
1.0
29.03.2023
Pharma Test
N
First release
Table 1 Document History
Index Information - Change:
N = New Document
C = Correction
R = Revision

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Section 1 General Information
Figure 1: PT-Node unit
PT-Node is an adapter that connects up to two Pharma Test instruments simultaneously
to a network using a wired LAN or wireless Wi-Fi connection. This way you can print test
results from the instrument via your web browser on any local or network printer.
Furthermore, it is possible to transfer the test results from the instruments to external
systems in the same network.
If the instrument is used in any other way as described in the manual, the
integrated safety features may be affected and there could be the
possibility of injuries to the operator.

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Section 1.1 Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Display
OLED screen shows network status, IP address, connected
instruments and date & time
Configuration
Web-interface through web browser
Data storage
Internal SD card
Interfaces
2 x RS-232 serial port to connect up to two Pharma Test
instruments, 1 x LAN port or Wi-Fi to connect to network
Printer support
Printing via web browser on any local or network printer
Data access
FTP server connection
Power
100-240 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz
CE / EMC certification
All CE / EMC Certification provided
Validation
All IQ & OQ documents included
Table 2: Technical Data
Section 1.2 Standard Supply Scope
Part-No.
No.
Description
240-0210
1
Wall plug, 12V/DC, 2000mA, 24W, with international adapters
34-01123
1
Patch cable, RJ45, approx. 1.0m
Table 3: Supply Scope
Section 1.3 Available Connecting Cables
Part-No.
Description
34-00311
Connecting cable for PTB 111E, PTB 311E, PTB 511E and PTBA 211E
instruments
34-01203
Connecting cable for PTWS 120D, PTWS 120S, PTWS 820, PTWS 620, PTWS
1220, PTWS D620 and PTWS 1420 instruments
34-01205
Connecting cable for PT-TD300, PTF 100, PTF 200, PTF 300, PTF 600, PTZ
100 and PTZ 300 instruments
Table 4: Available connecting cables

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Section 2 Instrument Overview
Check the indicated mains voltage at the instruments type plate, it should be
the same as within your laboratory. If not, you are not allowed to use the
instrument or connect it to the local mains supply.
PT-Node is used to collect serial data from Pharma Test instruments and stores
on a SD card inside of PT-Node. The data can be accessed through an FTP server
via ethernet (TCP/IP) or via a HTTP server through a web interface. This way the
supported Pharma Test instruments can be connected to a network with minimal
effort.
Figure 2 PT-Node Schematic
Section 2.1 Power Supply
PT-Node must be used with the supplied 12V/DC power supply. The supply voltage must be
between 9 and 12VDC. The current is at least 2A. The (+) connection is in the middle (pin). The
ground connection GND is on the outside of the plug-in system. The power supply must be
connected to the port on the rear side of the instrument.
Section 2.2 Serial Connections Channel 1 and 2
PT-Node allows the simultaneous connection of two Pharma Test instruments via serial
connection. The instruments must be connected to either Channel 1 or Channel 2 by the
corresponding instrument serial data cable.
Section 2.3 Ethernet Connection
PT-Node is to be connected to a network using the ethernet port on the rear side of the
instrument.