Newtest 300-series Powertimers
PowertimerPC upgrade kit
Connection unit installation manual
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This document describes the upgrade of the Newtest Powertimer 300-series to the latest Generation 3
testing systems from the previous generations utilizing the Palm m105 or Palm Zire PDAs.
Please read the manual carefully and familiarize your self to the installation process prior to the undertaking
of the task. If you are not certain about any part of the process please contact Newtest Oy before you will
begin the installation.
Tools and materials needed:
§ Powertimer 300-series system
§ Torx TX9-screwdriver
§ 3-3,5mm flathead screwdriver
§ Connection unit for the PowertimerPC upgrade
The installation process
The PowertimerPC upgrade kit includes an updated connection unit. Therefore you will have to replace the
existing Connection unit with the one supplied in the upgrade kit.
To prevent any damage to the connection units, the battery must be inactivated first. Follow these steps.
Open the screws of the faceplate on the
right hand side of the Powertimer.
Remove the faceplate.
Lift up the battery tray.
Unplug the RED lead from the battery.
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Have the new Connection unit and tools
on hand next to the Powertimer system.
The plus (+) RED lead must be uplugged
from the battery!
Remove the left-hand faceplate srews
Make sure that the screws are not lost.
Remove the connection unit carefully.
Turn the connection unit upside down.
Be careful with the wiring!
Place the new connection unit next to the
old one.
Make sure that the wiring is exactly the
same as in the original set-up. Faulty
wiring will damage the connection unit.
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Remove the first (BLACK) lead from the
old connection unit and attach it to the new
connection unit
Remove the 2nd (RED) lead from the old
connection unit.
Attach the RED lead to the new
connection unit to the exact same
connector.
Remove the third lead (RED lead) from the
old connection unit.
Attach the 2nd RED lead to the new
connection unit to the exact same
connector.
Remove the fourth (BLACK) lead from the
old connection unit and attach the lead to
the new connection unit to the exact same
connector.
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Note wiring sequence for the reaction
lights: left lead BLACK, center lead
GRAY and right lead RED. Remove
all three leads prior to attaching them
to the new connection unit.
Remove the leads.
Attach the leads to the new
connection unit in the same
sequence: BLACK to the left
connector, GRAY in the middle
connector and RED to the remaining
right connector.
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Check the wiring sequences for all leads.
Make sure that they are securely
connected.
Turn the connection unit to its original
position facing you.
Place the connection unit to its orginal
place to the briefcase.
Screw in the TX9 screws. Do not tighten at
this point of time.
Reattach the positive (RED) lead to the
battery and place the battery to the battery
tray.
After all TX9 screws are in place. Tighten
with care! Too much force will break the
faceplate!
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Place the battery to its original place to the
briefcase.
Tighten the screws carefully.
You have, now, completed the installation of the connection unit to the PowertimerPC. Please move on to
the installation of the PowertimerPC software and the USB-to-serial adapter kit. Please read their respective
manuals prior to the installation.
If you have any problems or questions on the installation or need assistance, contact Newtest Oy or your
Powertimer supplier.
NEWTEST OY
Kiviharjuntie 11
FIN 90220 Oulu, Finland
Phone: +358-8-537 2277
Fax: +358-8-537 2270
Email: info@newtest.com
Internet: www.newtest.com
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