HYDAC HMGWIN 3000 User Manual
PC-Software
HMGWIN 3000
User manual
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Table of Contents
1 General Information..........................................................................................4
2 Installation.........................................................................................................5
2.1 Hardware and Software Requirements................................................................5
2.2 Installing the Drivers for HMGWIN 3000 under Windows 2000 and XP ............5
2.2.1 Step 1 ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.2 Step 2 ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.3 Step 3 ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.4 Step 4 ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.5 Step 5 ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Installing HMGWIN 3000........................................................................................9
2.4 Starting HMGWIN 3000..........................................................................................9
2.5 Connection errors................................................................................................10
3 Using HMGWIN................................................................................................11
3.1 Viewing actual measured values of the HMG 3000 in HMGWIN 3000.............11
3.2 Retrieving a Measurement Curve.......................................................................11
3.2.1 Retrieving (and Deleting) a File from the HMG 3000 in HMGWIN 3000......................... 11
3.2.2 Opening a measurement curve already saved on the PC .............................................. 12
3.2.3 Retrieving an open file..................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Views of a measurement curve ..........................................................................13
3.4 Working on a measurement curve .....................................................................13
3.4.1 Measure...........................................................................................................................13
3.4.2 Measuring difference ....................................................................................................... 13
3.4.3 Tracker............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.4 Zoom In............................................................................................................................ 14
3.4.5 Zoom Out......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.6 Panning............................................................................................................................ 15
3.4.7 Full view........................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.8 Automatic scale ............................................................................................................... 15
3.4.9 Scale Settings..................................................................................................................15
3.4.10 Keyboard Navigation ................................................................................................... 16
3.4.11 Remark ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.12 Remarks List................................................................................................................ 18
3.4.13 Settings........................................................................................................................18
3.4.14 Back............................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.15 Forwards...................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.16 Save View.................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.17 List Views..................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.18 Create Picture.............................................................................................................. 19
3.5 Editing a Measurement Curve ............................................................................20
3.5.1 Extract Recording ............................................................................................................ 20
3.5.2 Curve Overlay.................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.3 Time-Shift Channels ........................................................................................................ 20
3.5.4 Add Calculated Channel.................................................................................................. 21
3.5.5 Add a Filtered Channel.................................................................................................... 21
3.5.6 Remove Channels ........................................................................................................... 22
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3.6 File Dialogue.........................................................................................................22
3.6.1 Open ................................................................................................................................ 22
3.6.2 Save................................................................................................................................. 22
3.6.3 Save As ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.4 Save All............................................................................................................................ 22
3.6.5 Export .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.6.6 Create PDF Document .................................................................................................... 23
3.6.7 Print ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.6.8 Close................................................................................................................................ 24
3.6.9 Close All........................................................................................................................... 24
3.7 Editing the Settings of the HMG 3000 in HMGWIN 3000...................................25
3.7.1 Changing, Saving and Retrieving the Settings of the HMG ............................................ 25
3.7.2 Start Recording................................................................................................................ 27
3.7.3 Communications Settings................................................................................................ 28
3.8 Extras....................................................................................................................29
3.8.1 Update für HMG 3000 ..................................................................................................... 29
3.8.2 Options ............................................................................................................................ 29
3.9 Help.......................................................................................................................29
3.9.1 About HMGWIN 3000...................................................................................................... 29
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1 General Information
The PC software HMGWIN 3000 can only be used in conjunction with the HYDAC Portable Data Recorder HMG 3000 or to
process/evaluate measurements recorded using the HYDAC
portable data recorders. We cannot accept any liability or provide warranty outside this field of application.
Our “General Conditions of Sale and Delivery” and the
“Special Conditions of Sale and Delivery for Software
Products / Freeware” apply to the use of the HMGWIN 3000.
These Terms and Conditions can be viewed on our website
http://www.hydac.com
available on request as a PDF file.
(click Company/Legal information) or are
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2 Installation
2.1 Hardware and Software Requirements
Minimum requirements:
• PC, Pentium 400 MHz
• 256 MB RAM
• Windows XP / 2000
• CD-ROM drive
• 3 MB free hard disk space
• RS 232 port
• RS 232 connector cable
• Graphics resolution: 640x480, 256 colors
Recommended:
• PC, Pentium 1.8 GHz
• 256 MB RAM
• Windows XP / 2000
• CD-ROM drive
• 3 MB free hard disk space
• USB 1.1
• Graphics resolution: 1024x768, 65536 colors
2.2 Installing the Drivers for HMGWIN 3000 under Windows 2000 and XP
Procedure:
• You have to have administrator rights in order to install the drivers under Windows 2000 /
XP. First, log in as administrator.
• 2 drivers will now be installed.
• Check the HMG 3000 to see that "USB" is set under Settings – Change Initial Setup –
PC Link. (This corresponds to the factory settings of the HMG 3000.)
• Now switch on the HMG 3000 and connect it to the PC using the USB cable supplied with
the unit.
• Now the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. This wizard guides you through the
installation process.
2.2.1 Step 1
In the wizard which now appears, select "No, not this time" and click on “Next” (this dia-
logue appears with Windows XP only; for Windows 2000 start at 2.2.2).
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2.2.2 Step 2
In the following Wizard, select the button “Install software from a list or specific location
(for advanced users)” (XP) or “Search for a suitable driver for the unit (recommended)”
(Windows 2000), and confirm with “Next”.
(Windows XP wizard)
(Windows 2000 wizard)
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2.2.3 Step 3
Windows now tries to locate the driver files. Choose “Search removable media (floppy,
CD-ROM...)" (Windows XP) or "CD-ROM drives“ (Windows 2000). Now insert the CD-ROM
supplied in your CD-ROM drive.
(Windows XP wizard)
(Windows 2000 wizard)
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2.2.4 Step 4
After Windows has searched the CD-ROM the driver files are installed.
NOTE:
A warning now appears with Windows XP telling you that the drivers are not certified by
Microsoft and could therefore cause harm to your computer. Select "Continue with
installation"; you can be sure that no harm will come to your computer.
Successful installation is indicated in the window "Completing the Wizard" by the message
"The software for the following hardware has been installed” which appears. Now click
on “Finish” to complete installation of the drivers.
2.2.5 Step 5
NOTE: After installation of the first driver is completed, a second one is installed.
For the installation steps, see sections 2.2.1 to 2.2.4.
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Successful installation is indicated in the "Completing the Wizard" window by the message
"The wizard has finished installing the software for: …" appearing. Now click on “Finish”
to complete installation of the drivers.
2.3 Installing HMGWIN 3000
• Call up the file “HMGWIN3000_VXX_RXX-SETUP.EXE” in the “Installation” folder and fol-
low the instructions of the “Setup Wizard”.
2.4 Starting HMGWIN 3000
• If you have installed the program in the default path suggested by the Setup Wizard it is
located in the Start Menu under “Programs” → “HYDAC-ELECTRONIC -
HMGWIN 3000”. To launch the program, click on “HMGWIN 3000”.
• When launching the program for the first time a window appears enabling you to select
the user interface language: German, English or French. Simply click on the language of
your choice with your mouse. Confirm by clicking on “OK”.
• Establishing a link with the HMG 3000:
Click on the dialogue box “HMG 3000"
A window opens “HMG 3000”.
In this window click on “Link settings”.
A new window opens “HMG 3000” to define or search for the “interface” to which the
HMG is connected.
Note: When first using the program both windows open at the same time after click-
ing on the dialogue box “HMG 3000”. It is not necessary to select “Link settings”.
Click on “Search HMG 3000”.
HMGWIN 3000 shows you on which port it has detected the HMG 3000. Click on
“OK” to confirm the link.
If an HMG is found, click on “Apply” to maintain the interface, or on “Cancel” to re-
ject the interface.
Click on “Link” to make the link to the HMG.
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