Handheld On Site Tester
Operator Manual
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Project No
: 76
Document Title
: Handheld Testers Operating Instructions
Document No
: 0076 / 08
Document Revision
:6
Author
: J.Marples / R. Adelsberg
Date
: 15/12/2010
Modification Record
Revision
Rev 1
Rev 2
Rev 3
Rev 4
Rev 5
Rev 6
Author
Date
John Marples
John Marples
John Marples
Richard Adelsberg
John Marples
Richard Adelsberg
14/08/2009
27/10/2009
05/05/2010
23/11/2010
02/12/2010
15/12/2010
Definitions
Conduit Node
:
Otherwise known as a Branch Node or Collector
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Contents
1.0
Introduction.
2.0
Getting Started.
3.0
Operational Modes.
4.0
Operational Mode Descriptions.
5.0
Node Detection Mode.
6.0
Automatic Single Node Testing.
7.0
Automatic Nema Node Testing.
8.0
Manual Single Node Operation Configuration.
9.0
Manual Nema Node Testing.
10.0 Dual Automatic Operation Configuration.
11.0 Automatic Dual Node Testing
12.0 Conduit Node Search Option.
13.0 Termination of Tests in the Manual Mode
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Handheld Tester Operating Instructions
1.0
Introduction
The Handheld Tester is a self contained battery operated instrument capable of retrieving
data from and simple testing of WIMAC enabled ballasts. It is intended as an aid to installers
and as a simple diagnostic tool.
The following operating instructions detail how the Handheld Tester should be used to enable
data retrieval and simple tests to be carried out on a WiMAC compatible Node system.
Note
Wherever possible pictures have been used to aid in the clarity of the information
provided.
On opening the box please ensure that you have all of the items which you ordered and none
are damaged.
Handheld Tester part number: WMSNIFF-868A
Contents:
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2
3
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A Handheld Tester.
A set of rechargeable batteries
A battery charger.
A set of operating instructions.
If any of the items are missing or damaged then please contact either:
LeafNut Customer Support
Tel:
+44 (0) 113 383 1000 then choose option 5.
Email: support@harvardeng.com
Vizion Customer Support
Tel:
+44 (0) 1422 317 337
Email: enquiries@zodionltd.eu.com
Note
Power should NOT be applied to the column under test until the Handheld Tester has
been configured for the required mode of operation and is waiting for the Nodes test
message.
The test message from the Node is only transmitted for a limited time during power up.
If the Tester is not ready then this signal could be missed.
This could result in a false fail message being displayed, or the message being missed
altogether.
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Note
WiMAC Nodes with software version of less than 25, will only reply with their serial
number, Node type and the software version.
The Nodes with these earlier versions of software will terminate communications
with the Handheld Tester after they have transmitted the above.
This is normal and does not signify a problem with either the lamp, WiMAC Node or
the Handheld Tester. In response to this the Handheld Tester may display a
communication lost message (see Fig. below).
2.0
Getting Started
Please remove the charger from its packaging and connect it to a suitable supply, insert the
batteries into the charger ensuring they are the correct way round.
Power on the charger and wait until the batteries are fully charged this is indicated by a green
light on the charger.
Now remove the Handheld Tester from its packaging and install 2 AA cells into the battery
holder located in the compartment on the rear of the product.
This can be done as follows:a)
Remove the securing screw and save
b)
Remove the cover battery cover
c)
Carefully extract the battery holder from the unit
d)
Install two AA cells the correct way round into the battery holder
e)
Carefully refit the battery holder into the compartment
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f)
Replace the securing screw
g)
The unit is ready for operation
On power up the unit will display the following splash screen.
Note
In the bottom right hand corner of the WiMAC logo will appear the operating
frequency of the handheld tester.
This is dependant on the legal requirements of the country where the unit is to be
operated.
Please ensure that this matches your countries legal requirements.
Example: 868 = 868 MHz for EU.
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3.0
Operational Modes
The unit is capable of operating in the following different modes
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Node detection.
2
Automatic single Node test.
3
Manual single Node test.
4
Dual Node automatic test mode.
5
Conduit detection mode.
Screen Display
The operator MUST select which mode is required by using the  (center) key to cycle
between options and then using the  (right) key to select the option.
Once selected that mode of operation will be maintained until the instrument is power cycled,
this enables consecutive columns to be tested without the need to constantly reconfigure the
instrument.
Note
If no activity is detected by the Handheld Tester for 2 minutes then the unit will
automatically power down to prolong battery life.
Note
Power should NOT be applied to the column under test until the Handheld Tester has
been configured for the required mode of operation and is waiting for the Nodes test
message.
The test message from the Node is only transmitted for a limited time during power
up. If the Tester is not ready then this signal could be missed.
This could result in incorrect failure messages being displayed, or the test message
being missed altogether.
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After Configuration of the instrument into the required mode of operation, the unit will wait to
receive a valid test message from the WiMAC enabled Node.
The actual tests are dependant upon the type of Node detected.
Note
If after 2 minutes the Handheld unit has not received a valid message then the unit will
power down.
If in automatic or manual single Node of operation the unit will undertake the following
tests in the order shown.
4.0
Operational Mode descriptions
4.1
Node detection mode
4.1.1
This mode of operation is intended as a simple quick check of a
power cycled WiMAC enabled node.
WiMAC Nodes with software version of less than 25, will only reply with their
serial number, Node type and the software version
4.2
Automatic single node Test Mode
4.2.1
Initialise the communications
4.2.2
Test ballast communications
4.2.3
Request ballast serial number and identification
4.2.4
Test turning the lamp OFF
4.2.5
Test turning the lamp ON
4.2.6
Request the lamp voltage
4.2.7
Test the signal strength
WiMAC Nodes with software version of less than 25, will only reply with their
serial number, Node type and the software version
4.3
Manual single node Test Mode
4.3.1
Initialise the communications
4.3.2
Test ballast communications
4.3.3
Request ballast serial number and identification
4.3.4
Test turning the lamp OFF
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4.3.5
Test turning the lamp ON
4.3.6 Request the lamp voltage
4.3.7 Test the signal strength
5.0
Node Detection Mode
5.1
In this mode of operation the handheld unit will simply display any WiMAC
enabled node data it receives.
5.2
It will not attempt any communications with the WiMAC enabled node.
Screen Display
6.0
Automatic Single Node Test Mode
In order to operate in this mode the following steps should be followed:
6.1
Press the power button on the front of the unit
6.2
The unit will beep and vibrate and the display will show the splash screen
below.
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6.3
After 5 seconds unit will display the test options menu
6.4
Using the keys detailed earlier select the Automatic menu option.
6.5
The unit will now enter automatic single node test mode of operation
6.6
The instrument will now display the original splash screen with the addition of
a letter “A” in the top right hand corner and vertical incrementing bar graph in
the bottom right hand corner showing that the unit is working correctly
6.7
The Instrument is now in automatic single Node Test mode.
6.8
The Tester is now waiting for a valid transmission from a WiMAC enabled
Node.
6.9
Automatic WiMAC Node Testing
6.9.1
On reception of a valid message from a leaf Node the unit will again
beep, vibrate and the back light will illuminate.
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6.9.2
The display will show the following information
6.9.3
The top line is the Serial Number of the unit detected
6.9.4
The next line is Node type followed by the software revision number
of the unit.
6.9.5
The unit will again beep, vibrate, the back light will stay illuminated
and the display will show the additional message “Initialising”
6.9.6
During this phase the unit is initialising communications between
itself and the detected Node.
6.9.7
Having initialised the communications the unit will again beep, vibrate
and display the appropriate message dependent upon Node type
detected. (See 9.0 for Nema Node).
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6.9.8
If a WiMAC Node has been detected by the Handheld Tester then
the ballast communications test will be initiated and the following
screen will be displayed:
6.9.9
If communications with the ballast is established and all is ok then
the Unit will display the “Ballast Comms OK” message.
Note
This test can take a while dependant upon the ballast type, so please be patient.
6.9.10 If the there is no response from the Node then two further attempts
are made.
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6.9.11 If there is still no response from the WiMAC Node then the Tester will
display the following message screen.
6.9.12 This could signify a problem with the ballast or the wiring between the
ballast and the WiMAC Node, so all further tests will be aborted.
6.9.13 If all is ok then the Handheld Tester will send a request for the
ballasts serial number and type Identification. The following request
message will be displayed.
6.9.14 On receiving a valid response the Handheld Tester will display the
ballast serial number and Identification number as shown below.
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6.9.15 If no response is received then a further 2 attempts are undertaken
before the test is aborted.
6.9.16 On receiving a valid message the unit will automatically issue a
“Lamp OFF Test” command to the Node, informing the operator as
follows.
Fig. 12
6.9.17 On receipt of a response the Handheld Tester will display the results
of the test if ok.
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6.9.18 If an invalid or No response is received then the unit will make 2
more attempts before reporting the failure
6.9.19 If all is ok then the unit will vibrate again and beep and progress to
the next test which is turning on the lamp.
6.9.20 If the lamp turn on tests are OK then the unit will inform the user with
the following message on the display.
6.9.21 If the lamp turn on tests, are NOT OK the unit will attempt up to three
times to turn the lamp ON. If it is not possible then “Strike Failure”
will be displayed on each attempt (Fig. 17).
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Fig. 17
Note:
The above problem can be
caused by lamps which
have previously been
running and are hot. This
is a characteristic of the
Lamp and is not a failure
of the Node.
6.9.22 As before if an invalid response or
no reply is received the unit will
make two more attempts after
which it will display the following:
If you suspect this to be
the case then allow the
lamp to cool and repeat
the test.
6.9.23 The unit will then exit the test procedure as there is a problem with
the lamp.
6.9.24 If the above test was valid then the unit will proceed with requesting
the current lamp voltage. This will be indicated on the display see
below.
6.9.25 If a valid response is received then the current lamp voltage will be
displayed.
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6.9.26 If an invalid message or no response is received then the unit will
make a further 2 attempts before displaying the following message.
6.9.27 If a valid response is received then the unit will proceed to the signal
strength Test and will display the following message:
6.9.28
If the test returns a valid response then the unit will display the
following:
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6.9.29 If the unit returns an invalid response or none at all then the unit will
indicate this as follows.
6.9.30 If the message is ok then this completes the automatic testing of the
column.
7.0
Automatic Nema Node Testing.
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7.1
Once detected the Tester will initialise communications between itself and the
Nema Node which will be indicated on the display.
7.2
On successful initialisation the unit will initiate a Lamp OFF test.
7.3
On successful completion of the test the unit will display the following
message:
7.4
The Tester will now initiate a Lamp on test as shown below
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7.5
If the test completes successfully then the following message is displayed.
7.6
On completing the above successfully the Tester will request the power data
from the Nema Node.
7.7
If the response is valid then the Unit will display the following additional data
Supply Voltage
: 296 (Fig. 32)
Real Power
: 263
Status bits
: 0000000010000000
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Fig. 32
7.8
8.0
If all of the above tests have been completed successfully then the unit will
display the following and return to waiting for the next Node to test.
Manual Single Node Operation Configuration
In order to operate in this mode the following steps should be followed:
8.1
Press the power button on the front of the unit.
8.2
The unit will beep and vibrate and the display will show the splash screen
8.3
After 5 seconds the unit will beep and vibrate.
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8.4
The display will show the test mode selection screen
8.5
The operator will now need to select manual operation using the same key as
before.
8.6
This is achieved by pressing the Manual (center) key, the cursor will scroll
round.
8.7
Set the cursor to the Manual Selection and press the key the instrument will
beep and vibrate again.
8.8
The instrument will then display the original splash screen as above with the
addition of a letter “M” in the top right hand corner and a vertical incrementing
bar graph in the bottom right hand corner showing that the unit is working
correctly.
8.9
The Tester is now in Manual single Node test mode.
8.10
It is now waiting for a valid transmission from a WiMAC enabled Node.
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8.11
Manual WiMAC Node Testing
Note
In Manual mode of operation, all of the above appropriate tests are undertaken.
This mode only allows the operator the option of delaying the start of the next test, to
allow time to record the retrieved data.
It does not allow tests to be included or excluded.
8.11.1 On reception of a valid message from a WiMAC Node the unit will
again beep, vibrate and the back light will illuminate.
8.11.2 The display will show the following information (Fig. 37)
8.11.3 The top line is the serial number of the unit detected.
8.11.4 The next line is mode type followed by the software revision number
of the unit
8.11.5 The unit will beep again, vibrate, the back light will stay illuminated
and the display will show the additional message “Initialising”,
During this phase the unit is initialising communications between
itself and the detected Node.
8.11.6 Having initialised the communications the unit will beep again, vibrate
and display the appropriate message dependent upon Node type
detected. ( see 9.0 for Nema Node )
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8.11.7 If a leaf Node has been detected by the Handheld Tester then the
ballast communications test will be initiated and the following screen
will be displayed.
8.12
If communication with the ballast is established and all is ok then the unit will
display the “Ballast Comms OK” (Fig. 40) message.
Note
This test can take a while dependant upon the ballast type, so please be patient.
8.13
If there is no response from the Node then two further attempts are made.
8.14
If there is still no response from the WiMAC Node then the Tester will display
the following message screen (Fig. 41):
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8.15
This could signify a problem with the ballast or the wiring between the ballast
and the Node, so all further tests will be aborted.
8.16
If the response is valid the Handheld Tester will now request operator input
before moving on to the next test.
8.17
Once the manual key has been pressed the Handheld Tester will send a
request for the ballast’s serial number and type identification. The following
request message will be displayed.
8.18
On receiving a valid response the Handheld Tester will display the ballast
serial number and identification number as shown below (Fig.44).
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8.19
If no response is received then a further two attempts are undertaken before
the test is aborted.
8.20
If the response is valid the Handheld Tester will now request operator input
before moving on to the next test.
8.21
On receiving a valid key press the unit will issue a Lamp OFF test command
to the Node, informing the operator as follows.
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8.22
On receipt of a valid response the Handheld Tester will display the results of
the test if ok.
8.23
If an invalid or no response is received then the unit will make another two
attempts before reporting the failure and aborting further tests.
8.24
If all is ok then the unit will vibrate and beep again then request input from the
operator before progressing onto the next test which is turning on the lamp.
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8.25
On a valid key press the unit will initiate the lamp turn on test.
8.26
If the lamp turn on tests is OK then the unit will inform the user with the
following message on the display:
8.27
The unit will attempt to turn the lamp on up to three times. If it is not possible
then the following message will be displayed on each attempt. Strike Failure
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8.28
As before, if an invalid response or no reply is received or the lamp fails to
strike then after three attempts the unit will display the following.
8.29
If the above test was valid the unit will again wait for valid operator input
before proceeding with requesting the current lamp voltage. This will be
indicated on the display as seen below.
8.30
If a manual key press is detected then the unit will display the following:
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8.31
If a valid response is received then the current lamp voltage will be displayed.
8.32
If an invalid message or no response is received then the unit will make a
further two attempts before displaying the following message.
8.33
If a valid response is received then the unit will display the following
message; awaiting user input before proceeding.
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8.34
The unit will send the signal strength test request to the Node displaying the
following message.
8.35
If the test returns a valid response then the unit will display the following.
8.36
If the unit returns an invalid response or none at all then the unit will indicate
this as follows.
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8.37
If the message is ok then this completes the automatic testing of the column.
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9.0
Manual Nema Node Testing.
9.1
Once detected the Tester will initialise communications between itself and the
Nema Node.
9.2
On successful initialisation the unit will initiate a Lamp OFF test.
9.3
On successful completion of the test the unit will display the following
message.
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9.4
The unit will signal that user input is required by displaying the following:
9.5
The Tester will now initiate a Lamp on test as shown below.
9.6
If the test completes successfully then the following message is displayed:
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9.7
On correct completion of the above test the unit will request user input.
9.8
On correct user input the Tester will request the power data from the Nema
Node.
9.9
If the response is valid then the unit will display the following additional data
Supply Voltage
Real Power
Status bits
: 323
: 314
: 0000000010000000
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9.10
On correct completion of the above test the unit will request user input.
9.11
If all of the above tests have been completed successfully then the unit will
display the following and return to waiting for the next Node to test.
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10.0
Dual Automatic Operation Configuration
Dual
In DUAL mode of operation ONLY THE TOP TWO TESTS are undertaken.
This mode will be expanded in future updates to the product
10.1
In order to operate in this mode the following steps should be followed.
10.2
Press the power button on the front of the unit.
10.3
The unit will beep and vibrate and the display will show the splash screen
(Fig. 75) below.
10.4
After 5 seconds the unit will beep and vibrate.
10.5
The display will show the manual or dual mode selection screen (Fig. 76)
10.6
The operator will now need to select dual operation.
10.7
This is achieved by pressing and holding the dual key while the menu is
being displayed.
10.8
After 5 seconds the instrument will beep and vibrate again.
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10.9
The instrument will then display the original splash screen in Fig. 77 with the
addition of a letter “D” in the top right hand corner and a vertical incrementing
bar graph in the bottom right hand corner showing that the unit is working
correctly.
10.10
The Tester is now in dual automatic operating mode and awaiting a valid
transmission from WiMAC enabled Nodes.
11.0 Automatic Dual Node Testing
11.1
On receipt of a valid message the display will momentarily show the
following.
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11.2
If a second Node is detected then the display will again momentarily show the
following.
11.3
If the unit detects a second Node then it will show the following
11.4
It will initialise communications between the unit and the Tester and the
detected Nodes.
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11.5
After initialising the communications the test ballast command will be issued
to each Node in turn and the display will show each stage.
11.6
If the ballast tests on each Node completes ok then the following will be
displayed.
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12.0
11.7
If no problems are detected then the unit will turn off the back light and return
to waiting for valid Node transmissions.
11.8
If problems were detected with the ballast tests then a failure message for the
appropriate Node will be displayed.
Conduit Node Search Option
12.1
This search option allows installers to determine which Conduit Nodes can be
detected by the Node.
12.2
This display consists of up to fourteen Conduit serial Node numbers followed
by a bar graph of their RSSI Level.
12.3
The bar graph has a peak reading at the bottom which is held for up to 30
seconds and above this is displayed the latest reading.
12.4
Both the peak and current reading will be refreshed every time the Handheld
receives a new reading from that particular Conduit.
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13.0
12.5
The current reading is decayed away automatically by the unit. If a new
reading is not received within 30 seconds then the peak is also cleared.
12.6
The menu has the following options:
12.7
The current selection is indicated by a flashing Cursor on the left of the list,
this can be cycled around by using the key marked with a Hand.
12.8
Having selected the required option the user should then press the key with a
lamp icon and the unit will enter the required test mode.
Termination of Tests in the Manual Mode
13.1
When operating the unit in manual mode it is possible to terminate the testing
early.
13.2
This can be achieved by pressing the power Button when the unit displays
the following screen:
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13.3
This will cause the unit to display the message “TEST COMPLETE” and exit
the tests.
13.4
If the power off button is pressed again then the unit will fully power off.
13.5
If the power off button is not pressed then unit is ready to test another node
when the indicator in the bottom left hand of the screen is incrementing. This
is to allow the operator chance to note the serial number being displayed.
End.
N.B.
FCC warning statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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LeafNut Customer Support Tel: +44 (0) 113 383 1000 Email: support@harvardtechnology.com
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