Vanguard DMOM-200 S3, DMOM-600, CT-3500 S2, VBT-80P User Manual

Vanguard Universal Software

(VUS)

VERSION 2.x SOFTWARE MANUAL

For Use with Vanguard’s

Auto-Ohm 200 S3, DMOM-200 S3, DMOM-600,

CT-3500 S2, and VBT-80P

Sub-Station Testing Instruments

Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Ave.
Ontario, California 91761, USA

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

November 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ..................................................................................... 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. .. 2

1.1 System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2

2.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 3

3.0 STARTING AND CONFIGURING THE VUS APPLICATION ....................................................... 6

3.1 The VUS Application Workspace ...................................................................................... 9

3.2 Configuring Default Application Settings ....................................................................... 10

3.2.1. Configuring the Communication Parameters ......................................................... 10

3.2.2. Configuring Default Folders and File Locations ...................................................... 11

4.0 WORKING WITH TEST RECORDS ........................................................................................ 12

4.1 Retrieving Test Records From Your Computer .............................................................. 12

4.2 Retrieving Test Records from a Connected Unit ............................................................ 14

4.3 Viewing and Analyzing Test Records .............................................................................. 15

4.3.1. Page Navigation Options ......................................................................................... 16

4.3.2. Panning and Zooming Options ................................................................................ 17

4.3.3. Search Options ........................................................................................................ 19

4.3.4. Editing the Record Header Information ................................................................. 20

4.3.5. Saving Test Records ................................................................................................ 20

4.3.6. Exporting Test Records ........................................................................................... 21

4.3.7. Printing Test Records .............................................................................................. 21

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

This document uses the following conventions:

• Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 will be simply referred to as Windows in this manual

Menu names are referred to as Menu Name

•

• Menu items are referred to as Menu Item

• Dialog boxes and their elements (buttons, options, etc.) are referred to as “Dialog Box

Element”

•

PC keyboard keys are referred to as [Key]. Key combinations are shown as [Key]+[Key].

•

File locations, directories, and filenames are shown as “C:\folder\filename”

• Warning messages are indicated as:

Warning message

WARNING

• Important notes are indicated as:

Note details

NOTE

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Vanguard Universal Software (VUS) is a Windows-based PC software application for use
with Vanguard's Auto-Ohm 200 S3, DMOM-200 S3, DMOM-600, CT-3500 S2, and VBT-80P sub­station testing instruments. VUS can be used to retrieve test records from these units for
further analysis or archival on a PC. It can also be used to export test results in XML, PDF, and
Excel formats.

1.1 System Requirements

VUS has the following minimum system requirements:

• PC running Microsoft® Windows® XP or newer

• 2 Megabytes of hard drive space

• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

• RS-232C (serial) port or USB port (depending on Vanguard unit being used)

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2.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Follow the steps below to install the VUS on your PC.

1. Insert the installation CD in the PC’s CD or DVD drive and open the CD or DVD drive in
Windows Explorer. The contents of the CD will be listed as shown below:

Double click (or single click in some Windows configurations) on the “VUS Setup Rev

2.x.exe” file to start the installation process.

2. The VUS Setup Wizard will appear as shown below:

Click on the "Next" button to continue.

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3. The following screen will be displayed showing the location on your hard drive where
the software will be installed (C:\Vanguard\VUS):

You may choose a different installation location by clicking on the “Browse…” button
and then browsing to the location on your hard drive where you would like to install the
software. If you would like to install the software in the default location, click on the
“Install” button to continue.

4. The installation process will start and the screen will update as files are copied and
installed on your computer. The following screen will be displayed when the installation
is complete:

If you would like to run the application now, make sure the "Run VUS 2.x" checkbox is
checked. Click on the "Finish" button.

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• The installation program will create a “Tests” sub-folder in the main
installation folder. By default all test records will be stored in this folder.

• You can later change the default test record storage locations. Please
see section 3.2.2 for details.

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3.0 STARTING AND CONFIGURING THE VUS APPLICATION

Windows XP, Vista, or 7:

1. Click on the Windows “Start” menu button to open the Start Menu.

2. Click on the All Programs menu item.

3. Click on the Vanguard menu item.

4. Click on the VUS menu item. The VUS main application window will appear as shown
below:

Windows 8:

By default, the VUS application does NOT create an icon in your "Start" screen. Follow the steps
below to add the icon to the "Start" screen and then launch the application:

1. Press the [Windows] button on your keyboard or click on the "Windows Start" icon
(Windows 8.1 and above) on the bottom left corner of your screen.

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