DataLogger Operating Manual For Greer A4507xx Series Computers. Greer Company is part of TWG

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1 For Greer A4507xx Series Computers Greer Company is part of TWG

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DATALOGGER OPERATING MANUAL Introduction... 3 Setup... 4 Initiating the DataLogger... 9 Troubleshooting *Move mouse over text to automatically link to selected page. 2

3 Introduction This manual describes the procedure used to setup and operate the DataLogger. The DataLogger software has been programmed to record various thresholds during the operation of a crane. The Greer Data Cable, (Part Number X999400) A cable which allows the user to connect a PC desktop or laptop to the Greer Computer via a PC USB port. Requirements Laptop or Desktop PC with: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. USB 1.1 (or higher) port. Greer Data Cable, P/N X (GFPCD) Greer Flash Programming CD Acronyms and Definitions Figure 1.2 Greer Data Cable Part Number X USB Universal Serial Bus Figure 1 USB connection of Greer Data Cable to user PC Figure 1.3a Greer PCBA Configurations PC - Personal Computer LED - Light Emitting Diode PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly Figure 1.3b Greer PCBA Configurations Figure 1.1 Printed Circuit Board Assembly 3

4 Setup 1. Verify that the power to the Greer computer is off. 2. Connect the Greer Programming Cable to an available USB port on the PC. Figure 2 USB Connection 3. Locate the J7 header on the Greer PCBA, and secure the four-pin connector. Figure 2.1 Four-Pin Connector Note: The Greer Programming Cable must be connected to the J7 header on the PCBA. The small two-pin jumper is not used with the DataLoggger, and should be left unattached. It is important to also note that due to different Greer PCBA configurations, the location of the J7 header may vary, as shown below: Figure 2.2a J7 Header Connections Figure 2.2b J7 Header Connections 4

5 4. Insert the Greer Flash Programming CD, and go to the PC_DataLogger Ver. x.x Setup Folder. (Version numbers are subject to change in the future.) 5. Run the setup.exe program to install the PC_DataLogger software. 6. The window below will be displayed. Click Next to continue. 7. Select Next unless changing the default selections is desired. 5

6 8. Complete the installation by selecting Next. 9. The final screen is displayed when the installation is complete. The user will now have PC DataLogger shortcuts on both the desktop and the Start Menu. 10. Select Close to complete the installation process. 6

7 Initiating the DataLogger 1. Double click the PC DataLogger Terminal application on the PC. A Greer programming cable is successfully attached to this PC over virtual serial port COM3. Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. 7

8 2. Next, power up the Greer computer. A Greer programming cable is successfully attached to this PC over virtual serial port COM3. Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.4? 8

9 3. The DataLogger software will display the message : Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver x.x? 4. Now type y to continue. VERSION 1.7 A Greer programming cable is successfully attached to this PC over virtual serial port COM3. Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.4? D get datalogger info, M get MG5 info, e get frames, R get Range of frames GERALD L. GREER DATALOGGER V2.4 G650004T MAY

10 5. There are four options available: D Retrieves DataLogger version, program number, and date VERSION 1.7 A Greer programming cable is successfully attached to this PC over virtual serial port COM3. Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.4? D get datalogger info, M get MG5 info, e get frames, R get Range of frames D GERALD L. GREER DATALOGGER V2.4 G650004T MAY

11 M Displays current and three previous versions of the Greer computer program as shown below: VERSION 1.7 A Greer programming cable is successfully attached to this PC over virtual serial port COM3. Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.3? D get datalogger info, M get MG5 info, e get frames, R get Range of frames M PROGRAM DUTY SERIAL# DATE TIME 0) MAIN.C51 D T ) G55010A D510380A T ) G451079F D586334c pdhn ff t ) 4) 11

12 E Retrieves data for a specific date shown in the example below: VERSION 1.7 Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.4? D get datalogger info, M get MG5 info, e - get frames, R get Range of frames e Enter extraction MONTH (2 digits ie. 06 for June) 07 Enter extraction DAY (2 digits ie 09 for the ninth) 02 Enter extraction YEAR (2 digits ie 05 for 2005) 09 Extracting data for 7/2/09. DATE & TIME PROGRAM DUTY SERIAL # , T082637, G451079F D586334c pdhn ff DATE & TIME CONFIGURATION , T082645, On Outriggers, NO FLY/JIB ERECTED NO FLY/JIB STOWED, POL [ 1 ], Lifting from Main Boom, DONE. 12

13 R Retrieves a range of data for a specific start date, and end date within the same month shown in the example below: VERSION 1.7 Ensure programming cable is also connected to the Greer computer (J7 only). Now waiting on the Greer computer to respond. Turn off Greer computer (if already on), then turn on. Initiate Greer DataLogger Ver 2.4? D get datalogger info, M get MG5 info, e - get frames, R get Range of frames R Enter extraction MONTH (2 digits ie. 06 for June) 07 Enter extraction DAY (2 digits ie 09 for the ninth) 02 Enter extraction YEAR (2 digits ie 05 for 2005) 09 Extracting data for 7/2/09. DATE & TIME PROGRAM DUTY SERIAL # , T082637, G451079F D586334c pdhn ff DATE & TIME CONFIGURATION , T082645, On Outriggers, NO FLY/JIB ERECTED NO FLY/JIB STOWED, POL [ 1 ], Lifting from Main Boom, DONE. Note: DataLogger information may be stored for post processing by highlighting the information, copying the information (pressing CTRL C), and pasting the information (CTRL V) into a suitable application. 6. Exit the application. 13

14 Troubleshooting Note: If the normal installation of USB drivers fails for some reason, it should be possible to force the installation of the driver version on the CD by running the CDM20600.exe program. The program will be located in the folder titled, Programming Cable Drivers Version on the CD. (Version numbers are subject to change in the future.) 14

15 1. When the programming cable has not been connected properly, the user may see the response below: No Greer programming cables were found. Please close this application until the problem is corrected. 1. Ensure that all necessary connections have been made, and retry. 15

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