WAVECONTROL SMP User manual

SMP
Portable Electromagnetic Field Monitoring System
User’s Manual
V3.9.8
WAVECONTROL
C/ Pallars 65-71 · 08018 Barcelona (SPAIN)
Tel. (+3 ) 933 208 055 Fax. (+3 ) 933 208 056
www.wavecontrol.com

INDEX
1 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS......................................................................3
2 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................4
3 FIRST STEPS...........................................................................................................5
4 GETTING STARTED..............................................................................................6
.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 6
.2 CONNECTING THE FIELD PROBE............................................................................................8
.2.1 Connecting the probe ......................................................................................................8
.2.2 Disconnecting the probe..................................................................................................9
5 OPERATION..........................................................................................................10
5.1 SWITCHING THE APPARATUS ON AND OFF..............................................................................10
5.2 MAIN SCREEN..................................................................................................................10
5.3 CONFIGURATION SCREEN....................................................................................................12
5. MEMORY SCREEN.............................................................................................................1
5.5 MEMORISED DATA SCREEN.................................................................................................1
5.6 FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................................15
5.6.1 Memorisation of measurements.....................................................................................15
5.6.2 Calculation of averages.................................................................................................15
5.6.3 IS measurement.............................................................................................................16
5.6. Maximum and minimum field.......................................................................................16
5.6.5 Alarm.............................................................................................................................16
5.6.6 GPS................................................................................................................................17
6 RECHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................18
COMMUNICATION SMP - PC ..........................................................................19
7.1 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE...............................................................................................19
7.1.1 USB driver installation .................................................................................................19
7.2 DATA DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE.............................................................................................20
7.2.1 CSV exportation............................................................................................................21
7.2.2 GIS web site exportation...............................................................................................22
7.3 REAL TIME DATA VISUALISATION.........................................................................................23
8 FIRMWARE UPDATING.....................................................................................25
9 MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................28
9.1 CLEANING THE APPARATUS AND THE SCREEN.........................................................................28
9.2 HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT................................................................................................28
9.3 REGULAR RECALIBRATION..................................................................................................28
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................29
11 WARRANTY........................................................................................................30
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Congratulations on your acquisition of a Wavecontrol SMP.
This Manual provides you with instructions for using and handling your SMP.
Please read this Manual carefully before using your SMP.
1 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Review this manual and become familiar with all the instructions for using and handling
your SMP.
Your SMP is a portable apparatus with a rechargeable battery. Before taking any
measurement, make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged for the time that you need
for the measurement. If it is not, recharge the battery before you begin.
Your SMP is not watertight and it should be protected from moisture, such as rain.
Adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the equipment must be performed only by qualified
personnel. Please contact Wavecontrol.
Never overtighten when screwing the SMP on the tripod since the thread engagement could
break down
Environmental information
Disposal of your old product:
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
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2 INTRODUCTION
The SMP Portable Electromagnetic Field Monitoring System can measure electromagnetic field
levels generated by any source within the frequency range of the probe attached to the system.
For example it can measure fields generated by different sources such as mobile telephone base
stations, radio and television transmitters and repeaters, DECT systems, Wi-Fi systems, etc.
Those measurements can be made quickly and easily anywhere because the SMP is portable and
simple to handle and use.
The SMP can sample the field level continuously and store that data automatically in its built-in
memory at user-configured intervals with a capacity of up to 62,000 samples.
The data stored in the memory can easily be downloaded to a computer via a USB port for later
processing.
The SMP is also available with a built-in GPS receiver to allow each measurement to be associated
automatically with the geographic location where it was taken.
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3 FIRST STEPS
This section contains instructions for unpacking and checking the equipment when you receive it.
1) When you receive the equipment, check the packaging to see if it has been damaged in any way.
Make a note of any damage on the delivery note before you sign it.
2) Check that all the components of the SMP are there. The SMP is delivered in a compact
briefcase that should contain the following components:
1. SMP
2. Electromagnetic field probe
3. Battery charger
. CD or USB key containing the User’s Manual and data download software
5. USB – mini USB cable
If any of those components is missing, contact Wavecontrol.
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SMP
and USB cable
below
Battery
charger
Field Probe
Flash drive
Field Probe

4 GETTING STARTED
4.1 Overview
The front panel of the SMP contains the user interface, made up of the screen and keypad
Figure 1: Front
•Menu: Opens the configuration menu.
•   : Arrows allow you to move through the menu options and the data stored in
memory. Also they allow to change from electric to magnetic field and range high or low
(or vice-versa)
•Enter: Accepts options on the Menu, Memory and Memorised Data screens. Also block or
unblock field value visualization in main screen see 5.2
•Back: Exits from the Menu, Memory and Memorised Data screens. In the main screen
reset Max, Min and Avg fields to 0.
•Memory: Access to the Memory screen, which shows the memory data registers and their
content.
•Alarm: Switches the alarm on and off.
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•Log/RD: Stores measurements in the memory and deletes memory registers.
The top of the SMP holds the field probe connector, the GPS antenna and the On /Off switch.
Figure 2: Top
•Probe Connector: The probe connector is a push-pull connector.
•On / Off Switch: Switches the equipment on and off.
The bottom of the SMP holds the other connections of the equipment..
Figure 3: Bottom
•Mini USB connector: Allows connection to a PC for 2 functions:
oDownload data stored in the SMP memory.
oUpdate firmware for the equipment.
•Battery charger connector: Allows the SMP battery to be recharged using the charger
supplied with the equipment.
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On/Off
switch
Probe
connector
GPS
antenna
Recharge
ED
Charger
connector
Mini USB
connector
Tripod
¼' screw

•Charge level LED: Red LED indicating the charge level of the battery.
•¼’ screw connector: Takes a ¼’ screw, the standard screw used for most tripods, allowing
the SMP to be mounted on a tripod.
4.2 Connecting the field probe
The SMP performs the functions of displaying and storing electromagnetic field data measured
by means of a field probe and so it needs to be connected to an electromagnetic field probe in
order to do measurements. The SMP only reads data measured by Wavecontrol field probes.
If there is no field probe connected to the device when it is switched on, it will not provide any
field values and therefore no measurements can be stored in the memory. However, the
configuration, memorised data display and GPS positioning functions will be available.
The device must be switched off when a field probe is connected to it. The SMP will
automatically detect the type of probe and its calibration.
4.2.1 Connecting the probe
The probe connector is a push-pull connector and so the probe is connected by inserting
the male connector on the probe into the female connector on the SMP until it stops. The
polarity of the connector must be observed and so the red marks on the male and female
connectors must line up.
Figure 4: Probe connection
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4.2.2 Disconnecting the probe
You do not need to switch the device off before you disconnect the field probe. Pull the
connector of the probe firmly with one hand (pulling with the thumb) while you hold the
SMP with your other hand as shown in the pictures below:
Figure 5: Disconnecting the probe
Important: Pull the connector. Don't pull any other part of the probe!
Don't try to turn the probe.
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5 OPERATION
The SMP is designed for simple and intuitive operation with 2 basic functions:
-instant and averaged field measurement
-storage of field measurements in memory
Several additional functions make the SMP a very complete field measurement system.
The SMP is controlled via the keypad and easy access to data is available through the different
screens.
5.1 Switching the apparatus on and off
The apparatus is switched on and off with the On / Off switch located on the top of the
apparatus. When the apparatus is switched on, the firmware version is shown for a few
seconds , automatically displaying the main screen afterwards.
The device’s configuration (alarm level, units, type of measurement, measurement interval,
etc.) is saved when it is switched off and recovered automatically when it is switched on.
5.2 Main screen
The main screen provides instantaneous and continuous information on the electromagnetic
field being measured and also on the most important configuration parameters.
•Probe: Serial number of the field probe attached to the apparatus.
•Alarm: Configured alarm level. The circle to the left of this field indicates whether or
not the alarm is activated:
● Alarm activated
○ Alarm deactivated
•Log: The circle indicates whether or not data are being memorised:
● Memorisation activated
○ Memorisation deactivated
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Figure 6: Main screen
•Total field: Instantaneous total field level. Obtained, for three-axis probes as:
◦The quadratic sum of each axis field (for field intensity units: V/m, kV/m):
222
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◦The sum of each axis field (for power density units: μW/cm2, mW/cm2, W/cm2):
ZYXT o t
SSSS ++=
This value is updated once per second.
•Field unit: Unit of measurement of the field value shown on the display. This unit
applies to the total field, the field on each axis and the maximum, minimum and average
values.
•Field on each axis: The field measured on each axis for isotropic three-axis probes.
Updated once per second.
•Maximum and minimum values: Maximum and minimum values measured for the
field. These values are only updated (once per second) when data are entered in the
memory.
•Average value: Average value of the field. This value is only updated when logging is
activated and updated depending on the type of averaging and interval chosen.
•Type of average: Type of interval and average selected.
•GPS: Positional information provided by the GPS receiver. This information is only
displayed when the GPS is switched on.
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999.99
mW / cm2
X
673.98
Max: 99.78 Min : 24.54
Probe: XXXXXXX
Alarm: 2500 Log
24/04/07 7: 5:0 Batt:
Y
45.78
Z
25.54
Avg: 99.78 [Arith. – 0 min]
GPS Lat: 47º58’02,54” N
Lon: 02º45’22,78” E Height: 787.3 m
Total field
Field unit
Field on
each axis
Maximum and
minimum alue
A erage
alue Type of a erage
Date and
time
GPS data
Battery
information
Electric field

Lat: Latitude
Lon: Longitude
Height: Altitude
•ate and time: Date and time of the apparatus.
•Batt: Battery charge level.
Battery discharged
Battery fully charged
The keypad for this screen has the following functions:
-Menu: Access to the configuration screen.
-Memory: Access to the memory screen.
-Alarm: Activate / Deactivate the alarm.
-Log/RD: Activate / Deactivate data memorisation.
-Enter: Freeze or unfreeze the measurement display. Only active when a probe is
connected. It does not affect memorisation.
-Back: Keep this key pressed for more than 2s for resetting the Max, Min and Avg
fields.
-    : Arrows allow you to change from electric to magnetic field and range high
or low (or vice-versa) for supported probes like the WP50.
5. Configuration screen
This screen is used to configure different parameters and functions of the SMP. It appears as a
menu. The parameters to be configured are shown on the left and the different options for each
parameter are shown on the right.
The keypad is used to run through menu. The process for changing the value of a parameter is:
-Run through the different parameters using the arrows  .
-To change a parameter, press Enter when the cursor is on that parameter. The cursor will
move to the right of the screen where the   arrows are used to select the desired option.
-Press Enter again to confirm the option and the cursor will return to the left of the screen
where another parameter can be selected. Some parameters require a special procedure that
is explained below.
-If you wish to leave the options section (right-hand side) without changing the value of the
parameter, simply press Back.
The following parameters can be configured:
•Units: Unit of measurement of the electromagnetic field. Electric field units are: V/m,
kV/m, μW/cm2, mW/cm2 and W/m2. Magnetic field unit are uT and T. The % unit
(percent of the exposure limit) will be available for shaped probes.
•Alarm level: Alarm threshold level. The   arrows are used to select the figure to be
changed and the   arrows are used to change the figure.
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•Avg. type: Three types of average are available: arithmetic, sliding and IS. See sections
5.6.2 and 5.6.3 below for more information on this function.
•Avg. interval: Used to select the time interval for calculation of the average (see section
5.6.2). The available intervals are 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 6min, 10min, 15min
and 30min:
•Log interval: Used to select the time interval for storage of data in memory (see section
5.6.1). A datum will be stored every ‘Log interval’ seconds (or minutes). The available
intervals are 1s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min and 5min.
•Limit: Only available for shaped probes (like WP50). Used to select the field exposure
limit from which the percent is calculated. Two exposure limits are available:
occupational (ICNIRP occupational) and general (ICNIRP general public). None
means that no limits will be used and units will not be in %.
•Erase memory: Used to erase all the registers of memory. This will eliminate all the
data held in memory and so this option must be used with care. As a safety measure
to prevent accidental loss of data, you will need to press 2 keys to validate erasure. The
procedure is as follows:
oAfter Enter is pressed, the cursor moves to the vertical arrow symbol ↑ .
oBy pressing the  key you gain access to the validation option and the text
Sure? appears.
oTo validate the erasure, press Enter.
oTo exit the option without erasing, press Back.
•Reset reg. I : Used to reset to 0 the unique identifier for each register.
•Language: Used to change the language for the system.
•GPS: This enables or disables the GPS receiver. To do so, select the Enabled or
Disabled option, then validate with Enter. For further details see section 5.6.6.
•ate setup: This is used to change the date used by the device. The date has the format
dd mm aa. Use the   keys to select the value (day, month or year) to be changed, and
then use the   keys to change the value. Press Enter to save the new date.
•Time setup: This is used to change the time used by the device, with the format
hh:mm:ss. Use the   keys to select the value (hours, minutes, or seconds) to be
changed, then use the   keys to change the value. Press Enter to save the new time.
•Backlight level: Value from 0 to to increase or decrease the screen backlight. SMP
autonomy will depend highly on this setting. Press left or right button to change from
Auto to Fixed mode.
oAuto after 10 minutes without activity backlight will drop to level 0, pressing
any key will restore normal value.
oFixed : no backlight saving will be applied
To exit this screen, press Back while the cursor is on the list of parameters (left-hand side).
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5.4 Memory screen
The memory screen is used to display the distribution of data stored in the different registers.
The screen provides a list of registers with the following information for each register:
•I : Register identification number.
•Name: Register name.
•ate: Date/Time of start of measurement.
•Samp: Number of points of memory stored in the register.
The number of available points of memory is shown in the upper part of the screen (Free
Memory)
Use the   arrows to move through the different registers. When the cursor is on the desired
register press Enter to access to the data stored in the register.
Use the Log/RD key to delete selected register. As a safety measure to prevent accidental loss
of data, you will need to press 2 keys to validate erasure. The procedure is as follows:
oAfter Log/RD is pressed, the text elete? and the vertical arrow symbol ↑
appear.
oBy pressing the  key you gain access to the validation option and the text
Sure? appears.
oTo validate the erasure, press Enter.
oTo exit the option without erasing, press Back.
Use the Back key to exit the memory screen.
5.5 Memorised data screen
This screen shows a list of the data stored in a given memory register. Each memory point
contains an electromagnetic field measurement with the following data:
•ate / Time: Date and time when the field value was measured.
•Field: Instantaneous field value, showing the field unit.
•Avg.: Average measurement. Below ‘Avg.’, the type of average calculated is indicated.
•Position: If the GPS receiver was enabled when memorisation of measurements was
commenced, a second line will show the position (latitude, longitude and altitude)
where the measurement was taken. If the GPS was enabled when the measurements
were taken but the given position obtained was invalid, the position parameters will be
shown as ‘0’.
Run through the list using the   arrows. If the list takes up more than one page, you can
scroll through the list using the   keys. To scroll up or down the list quickly, keep the
corresponding key pressed. You can move to the fisrt page of the list from any page by pressing
the  key. Equally, you can move to the last page by pressing .
Use the Back key to return to the memory screen.
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5.6 Functions
This section describes the main functions of the SMP, in addition to instantaneous
measurement of the electromagnetic field.
5.6.1 Memorisation of measurements
One of the main functions of the SMP is storage of measurements in memory for later
study or processing. The memory of the SMP allows storage of up to 62, 00 points of
memory without positioning information, and up to 27,300 points when storing the GPS
data. The memory is organised into registers of measurements corresponding to the
different memorisations. The maximum number of registers is 100.
Before memorisation is started, the parameters for the memorisation interval, type of
average and average interval must be configured via the configuration menu. The field and
average field data will be stored in the unit selected for the measurement.
To start memorisation, press the Log/RD button on the main screen. When memorisation
is started, the device automatically creates a new measurement register. The Create new
register field appears indicating the I number of the register and the user is prompted to
enter a Name for the register. The name is entered using the     arrows and it is
validated by pressing Enter. When Enter is pressed again in response to the prompt
Ready to measure? memorisation of the new register starts.
Entry of a name for each register created is not strictly necessary, since each register has a
unique ID number. However, naming registers is advisable since it facilitates identification
of the measurements stored in each register.
To stop memorisation, press the Log/RD key again. If the memorisation reaches the
maximum number of points of memory , the memorisation will be stopped automatically.
To store positional information along with the field data, the GPS receiver must be enabled
when memorisation is commenced. If the position given by the GPS is invalid, the
positional data will be saved with a value of ‘0’
The GPS cannot be enabled or disabled during the measurement storage process. The GPS
enable/disable option is blocked on the configuration menu during storage.
While making a memorisation some functions of the SMP are disabled: It is not possible
to change the device configuration through the configuration screen, nor to access the
memorised data screen.
5.6.2 Calculation of averages
The SMP can calculate 2 types of average of the value of the electromagnetic field:
1. Arithmetic average : The arithmetic average of the values of the field measured
during the measurement interval defined via the configuration menu:
samplesofNumber
Samples
averageArithmetic ∑ =
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The SMP samples the field twice per second and so for an average interval of 10s,
for example, the SMP will calculate the average each 10s of the 20 samples taken
twice per second.
2. Sliding average : The arithmetic average of a window of ‘average_interval x 2’
samples that is moved twice each second. In other words, twice each second a new
sample enters the window and the oldest sample leaves the window. The main
difference between this average and the arithmetic average is that the sliding
average is updated twice per second (although it is shown on the screen once per
second) rather than every ‘average_interval’ seconds.
In both cases, the average is only calculated when a memorisation is started. When the
memorisation is started, the value of the average will not be valid (it will be displayed as 0)
until the first ‘average_interval’ seconds have passed.
The value of the average can be reset using the Reset/max/min/avg. option on the
configuration screen.
5.6.3 IS measurement
The IS measurement corresponds to the most common setup as specified in International
Standards.
That measurement allows an average to be taken of the field values measured every second
over 6 minutes at a given place without the presence of the technician affecting the result.
To make this type of measurement, select Average type = IS on the configuration screen.
Average interval = 6m and Log interval = 1s will be selected automatically. Under those
conditions, when the Log/RD is pressed:
1. The apparatus will wait 10s before starting the measurement to allow the technician
to move away. After the 10s, a beep will indicate the start of the measurement.
2. It will take a measurement once per second for six minutes, storing the values in the
selected register.
3. At the end of the 6 minutes, the measurement will be stopped automatically and the
alarm will sound. The apparatus will calculate the average, display it on the screen
and store it in memory.
An IS measurement can be cancelled at any time by pressing the Log/RD key.
5.6.4 Maximum and minimum field
The SMP can show the maximum and minimum field obtained in a measurement on the
screen. Those values are only updated when a memorisation is made and they are reset by
keeping the Back key pressed for 2 seconds.
5.6.5 Alarm
The alarm function is very useful for the technician who makes the measurements because
it allows the apparatus to give an audible warning when the field exceeds a threshold value
defined on the configuration screen. The alarm will only sound if the alarm function has
been activated using the Alarm key.
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5.6.6 GPS
The SMP is available with a built-in latest-generation GPS SiRFstarIII receiver, allowing
you to display and memorise the position of the device when taking measurements. The
incorporation of SiRFstarIII functions makes the receiver extremely sensitive and precise,
allowing exact positioning even in built-up areas with poor satellite visibility.
The GPS is enabled/disabled through the configuration menu as explained in section 5.3.
When it is enabled, the main screen displays the message ‘Searching for satellites’, along
with a number indicating the number of satellites found. When the position obtained by the
receiver is valid, the data for latitude, longitude and altitude are displayed on the screen.
The best position for the device for finding satellites is vertical, with the GPS antenna
pointing upwards.
Enabling the GPS increases power consumption by the device and reduces its autonomy. It
is important to keep it switched off when it is not in use to avoid unnecessary drain on the
battery.
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6 RECHARGING THE BATTERY
The SMP contains a rechargeable Li-ion battery allowing the apparatus to run for over 10 hours*.
The level of battery charge can be checked at any time on the main screen of the apparatus, in the
Battery field.
Li-ion batteries have no “memory effect” and so there is no need to discharge the battery fully. In
fact it is best to avoid allowing the battery to run down completely because that can shorten its
useful life considerably. It is important to take the following precautions:
•Always switch the apparatus off when it is not in use.
•Recharge the battery regularly (for example, once a month) if the apparatus goes for long
periods without being used.
The battery of the SMP should be recharged when the battery indicator shows that it is at its
minimum level:
When it reaches that level the battery will still allow the apparatus to run for 30 minutes, but after it
is switched off, it might not be possible to switch it on again.
The battery charge time is 4–5 hours. The procedure for charging the battery is:
1) Insert the connector of the battery charger into the connector of the SMP.
2) Plug the charger into an electrical outlet (220 V AC). The recharge LED will light up. If it
does not light up, it means that the charger is not connected properly.
3) The level of charge of the battery can be checked directly in the Battery field of the main
screen. The battery charge time is –5 hours.
) The charge is complete when the recharge LED starts flashing. Unplug the charger from
the mains and then disconnect it from the SMP.
The SMP has a Li-ion battery charge controller and so you can leave the apparatus charging for
more than the specified 5 hours with no danger of damaging the battery.
The apparatus can be used while the battery is being charged. All the functions will be available.
The battery will function normally at temperatures ranging from -20ºC to + 5ºC. However, we
recommend avoiding low temperatures to prevent its useful life from being shortened.
Only the battery charger supplied by Wavecontrol should be used to recharge the battery of
the SMP.
* GPS disabled
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COMMUNICATION SMP - PC
7.1 Installing the hardware
The SMP requires installation of 1 driver for the 2 functions performed via the USB port:
•Downloading of memorised data to a PC.
•Updating of firmware.
When the apparatus is connected for the first time to PC via the USB port, the driver for
downloading data will be installed automatically.
.1.1 USB driver installation
1) Connect the USB – mini USB cable to your PC and the SMP, respectively. Windows
will automatically detect the new device.
2) Do not allow Windows to search for the driver automatically.
3) Select “Install from a list or specific location”.
) Select “D:\Drivers” as the location, where D is the name of the CD/DVD unit.
5) Wait until the driver has been correctly installed. If advice that is not a certified driver,
click on “Continue”
6) If the driver is correctly installed, when the SMP is connected to the PC it will appear
on the COM port list as ‘USB Serial Port’ (Start Control panel System Hardware
Device manager Ports (COM & LTP))
Once the driver is installed, you can download data from the SMP at any time.
If you have any problems during the driver installation process, contact Wavecontrol.
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Figure : Installation of the USB port driver
7.2 Data download software
The SMP allows the data stored in memory to be downloaded to a PC for display or
processing. The data is downloaded using SMP reader. To use it, please install the software
(setup.exe or setup.msi) located in the CD root following the instructions.
Note: If the operating system is Windows XP,the Microsoft.Net Framework must be installed on the PC.
If SMP Reader does not work after installation, install the executable file that appears in the “NET
Framework2 NET32” folder of the CD if your PC is 32 bits, or the executable file from “NET
Framework2 NET64” if the PC is 64 bits.
SMP Reader is a very simple program. Its purpose is to connect the PC to the SMP to
download the data stored in its registers. In order to be able to download the data, the SMP
must be connected to the PC with a USB cable.
Figure 8: SMP reader main screen
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