Xtramus APMPT-4 User Manual

APMPT-4V2.1b004

User’s Manual

USM Ver 2.4

Foreword

Copyright

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Warranty

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							Revision
	Date			USM Version			Revision contents
						1.	Delete Serial Port test task and its task descriptions.
						2.	Delete Telnet test task.
2014/08/22			2.4			3. Add Terminal test task which combine console and
						telnet.
						4. Add Line Emulate test task.

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Table of Contents

Foreword........................................................................................................................................			2
Revision .........................................................................................................................................			3
1. APMPT-4 Overview ....................................................................................................................			6
	1.2. Specifications & System Requirements..........................................................................		6
	1.3. Function Description........................................................................................................		7
	1.3.1. Performance Task in Layer 1 (PT1).............................................................................		7
	1.3.2. Performance Task in Layer 2 (PT2).............................................................................		7
	1.3.3. Performance Tasks in Layer 3 (PT3).........................................................................		10
	1.3.4. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Test................................................................................		11
	1.3.5. AC Test .......................................................................................................................		12
	1.3.6. Terminal Test..............................................................................................................		12
	1.3.7. General Test ...............................................................................................................		12
	1.3.8. Customization Test ....................................................................................................		13
2. Software/Hardware Installation for APMPT-4.........................................................................			14
	2.1. Install/Uninstall APMPT-4 on PC....................................................................................		14
	2.2. Hardware Installation......................................................................................................		18
3. APMPT-4 Overview ..................................................................................................................			19
	3.1. Starting APMPT-4............................................................................................................		19
	3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview .................................................................		24
	3.3. Menu Bar .........................................................................................................................		26
	3.3.1. File ..............................................................................................................................		26
	3.3.2. View ............................................................................................................................		27
	3.3.3. Tools ...........................................................................................................................		28
	3.3.4. Security ......................................................................................................................		29
	3.3.5. Language....................................................................................................................		30
	3.3.6. Help.............................................................................................................................		30
	3.4. Quick Launch Buttons ...................................................................................................		31
	3.5. DUT Information .............................................................................................................		32
	3.6. Task Running Status ......................................................................................................		33
	3.7. Status Bar........................................................................................................................		33
	3.8. System Status .................................................................................................................		33
	3.9. Test Control & Status .....................................................................................................		33
4. Creating Task via New Model Wizard .....................................................................................			35
	4.1. Selecting Active Ports from Installed Module Cards....................................................		36
	4.2. Making Settings on Option – New Model Window........................................................		39
	4.2.1. Configuring Environment Setting.............................................................................		40
	4.2.2. Adding/Removing Tasks via Task List Setting.........................................................		45
	4.2.3. Configuring Tasks Listed on List of Selected Tasks ...............................................		49
5. APMPT-4 Detail Task Setting ..................................................................................................			51
	5.1. Test Tasks - Layer 1: DUT-OSC......................................................................................		52
	5.1.1. Setup ..........................................................................................................................		52
	5.1.2. Criteria........................................................................................................................		52
	5.1.3. Misc ............................................................................................................................		52
	5.1.4. Help.............................................................................................................................		53
	5.2. Test Tasks – Layer 2 .......................................................................................................		54
	5.2.1. Port Map .....................................................................................................................		54
	5.2.2. Media Type .................................................................................................................		55
	5.2.3. Packet.........................................................................................................................		58
	5.2.4. Learning .....................................................................................................................		63
	5.2.5. Criteria........................................................................................................................		64
	5.2.6. Misc ............................................................................................................................		66
	5.2.7. Help.............................................................................................................................		67
	5.3. Test Tasks – Layer 3 .......................................................................................................		68
	5.3.1. Port Map  IP Setting ...............................................................................................		68
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5.3.2. Performance Task Layer 3 – PT3-Ping .....................................................................	69
5.4. Test Task – PoE...............................................................................................................	72
5.4.1. POE Connect..............................................................................................................	73
5.4.2. POE Disconnect.........................................................................................................	76
5.4.3. POE Overload ............................................................................................................	79
5.4.4. POE ShortCuicuit task’s Setup/Criteria/Help Tab Menu ..........................................	82
5.4.5. POE Loading ..............................................................................................................	84
5.4.6. POE Loading-GROUPS..............................................................................................	92
5.4.7. POE Dynamic .............................................................................................................	99
5.5. Test Task – AC ..............................................................................................................	101
5.5.1. PWR-Setup (Power Setup Test) ..............................................................................	101
5.5.2. PWR – Check (Power Check Test) ..........................................................................	103
5.6. Test Task – Terminal .....................................................................................................	105
5.6.1. Console ....................................................................................................................	105
5.6.2. Telnet ........................................................................................................................	106
5.7. Test Tasks – General ....................................................................................................	109
5.7.1. Toggle MDI-II/X .........................................................................................................	109
5.7.2. Media Pre-Setting ....................................................................................................	111
5.7.3. 1 to Many-UC............................................................................................................	113
5.7.4. Inserting Waiting Time.............................................................................................	120
5.7.5. 1 to Many-MCV.........................................................................................................	121
5.7.6. CALL-EXT.................................................................................................................	128
5.7.7. LineEmulate .............................................................................................................	129
5.8. Test Tasks – Customization .........................................................................................	131
6. Test Result & Report .............................................................................................................	135
6.1. Task Running Status ....................................................................................................	136
6.2. Test Result/Report ........................................................................................................	137
6.2.1. Task List ...................................................................................................................	137
6.2.2. Counter Window ......................................................................................................	138
6.2.3. Result .......................................................................................................................	142
6.2.4. Capture Report.........................................................................................................	143
6.2.5. Display Setting.........................................................................................................	143
6.2.6. Stream Counter Root 1/2 .........................................................................................	144
6.3. Test Report....................................................................................................................	145

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1. APMPT-4 Overview

1.1. General Description of APMPT-4

APMPT-4 is a utility-software for Microsoft Windows operating system. Specifically designed for Xtramus NuStreams chassis, APMPT-4 can perform tests in mass-production scale with pre-defined variable, and provide accurate, real-time DUT (Device under Test) status test reports.

1.2. Specifications & System Requirements

Specifications

	Item			Description
	Platform	NuStreams-2000(i), NuStreams-600(i) chassis
	Operating System	Microsoft Windows Vista /7/8, Microsoft Windows XP
Supported Modules		Xtramus XM-RM series Rapid-Matrix modules
			 Performance Task in Layer 1 (Layer1)
			 Performance Task in Layer 2 (Layer 2)
			 Performance Task in Layer 3 (Layer 3)
	Built-in Tasks		 PoE (Power over Ethernet) Tasks
				AC Tasks
				Terminal Tasks
				General Tasks
				Customization Tasks
	Multi-User	Support Client-Server architecture for different users
	Report	Test report in text format or real-time display
	Configuration	Graphic User Interface (GUI) windows
	System Requirements

OS		Windows XP			Windows Vista /7/8
CPU			Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
RAM		512MB RAM			1GB RAM
HDD			10GB available space

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1.3. Function Description

Built-in tasks in APMPT-4 include Unicast, Flow Control, Broadcast, Filter, CRC Error, Ping, PoE, Power, Console port tasks and other tasks.

1.3.1. Performance Task in Layer 1 (PT1)

DUT OSC Test

Test the speed rate of the DUT

By using this utility, operator is able to measure oscillator's speed of DUT that is either faster or slower than standard speed in ppm scale, or use it as criteria to judge the result of test.

1.3.2. Performance Task in Layer 2 (PT2)

A. Unicast Test

Unicast transmission is to send information packets to a single destination. In layer 2 test, unique MAC address is the key of single destination as illustration below.

Perform unicast test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations.

PT2-UC-10H (10Mbps Half Duplex),

PT2-UC-10F (10Mbps Full Duplex),

PT2-UC-100H (100Mbps Half Duplex),

PT2-UC-100F (10Mbps Full Duplex),

PT2-UC-1G (1Gbps Full Duplex),

PT2-UC-10G (10G Full Duplex),

PT2-UC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 MAC address Unicast performance test by two groups settings with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds)

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B. Flow Control Test

Perform flow control test on DUT in layer 2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations. It tests the performance when the DUT is connected to the media type with varied kinds of speeds and directions.

PT2-FC-10H-100H (10Mbps Half ↔ 100Mbps Half),

PT2-FC-100H-10H (100Mbps Half ↔10Mbps Half),

PT2-FC-10F-100F (10Mbps Full ↔ 100Mbps Full),

PT2-FC-100F-10F (100Mbps Full ↔ 10Mbps Full),

PT2-FC-100F-1G (100Mbps Full ↔ 1Gbps Full),

PT2-FC-1G-100F (1Gbps Full ↔ 100Mbps Full),

PT2-FC-1G-10G (1Gbps Full ↔ 10G Full),

PT2-FC-10G-1G (10G Full ↔ 1Gbps Full),

PT2-FC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Flow Control tests by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

C.Broadcast Test

Broadcasting refers to transmitting packets that will be received (conceptually) by every device on the network.

Perform broadcast test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations. These following tasks transmit broadcast frames (Destination Address: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF).

PT2-BC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-BC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-BC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-BC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-BC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-BC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-BC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Broadcast test by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

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D. Filter Test

This filter test should filter all packets with the same source MAC address and destination MAC Address. For the test packets transmitted are all with the same source MAC address and destination MAC address and the DUT should filter this kind of packet.

Perform filter test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations. The following tasks transmit frames with same DA (destination address) and SA (source address).

PT2-FT-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-FT-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-FT-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-FT-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-FT-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-FT-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-FT_GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Filter Test by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

E.CRC Error Test

CRC Checksum is registered at the end of Ethernet frame.

Perform CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) error test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations for the last 4 bytes of CRC to be filtered. For normal DUT, frame with error CRC should be filtered. The following tasks transmit frames with CRC errors.

PT2-CRC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-CRC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-CRC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT2-CRC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-CRC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-CRC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT2-CRC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 CRC check test by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

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1.3.3. Performance Tasks in Layer 3 (PT3)

A. Network Tool: Ping

Ping is a network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. It is also used to self-test the network interface card of the computer, or as a speed test.

Perform Ping test on DUT in layer3 that is based on different IP addresses, subnet mask, ping IP address and gateway.

PT3-Ping

B. Unicast Test

Unicast transmission is to send information packets to a single destination. In layer 3 test, unique IP address is the key of single destination as illustration below.

Perform unicast test on DUT in layer 3 with different speeds, mode and various configurations.

PT3-UC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT3-UC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT3-UC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)

PT3-UC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)

PT3-UC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT3-UC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)

PT3-UC-GROUPS (Layer 3 Unicast Full Performance Test. Perform Layer 3 IP Address Unicast test by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

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1.3.4. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Test

Overview of PoE

PoE: Power Over Ethernet

Based on IEEE 802.3af and ongoing 802.3at

Protocol for DTE power via copper-based media

DTE (Data Terminal Equipment)

PSE: Power Sourcing Equipment

Equipment provides the power to PD by network cable.

PD: Powered Device

Device consumes the power from PSE by network cable. NuStream-2000i, 600i with PoE module acts as PD for the test.

A.PoE-Connect

Perform connect test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

B. PoE-Disconnect

Perform disconnect test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

C. PoE-Overload

Perform overload test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

D. PoE-ShortCircuit

Perform short circuit test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

E. PoE-Loading

Perform loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

F. PoE-Loading-GROUPS

Perform loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations and criteria for two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps

G. POE-Dynamic Loading

Perform multiple loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) in different configurations at the same time.

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1.3.5. AC Test

A. PWR-Setup

Perform power control on DUT such as power ON control and cycle reboot through test module XM-2WL1. Under the control of XM-2WL1 module on chassis, the DUT that use the power from XM-2WL1 can have ON / OFF and reboot control.

B. PWR-Check

Perform power monitor and statistics measurement from power plug into test module XM-2WL1. The outlet of XM-2WL1 also supply power to DUT, thus operator gets the power statistics measurement to DUT.

1.3.6. Terminal Test

This test includes two parts: Console and Telnet test. Perform test by executing commands by manual script or script file to RS232 interface or Telnet Server of DUT.

A. Console

Console refers to the console port, COM port or RS232 interface. This test will perform a series of standard terminal command to check the response of COM port.

B. Telnet

Perform test by executing commands by manual script file to Telnet Server of DUT.

1.3.7. General Test

Tests listed in this category include: 1 to Many-UC, 1 to Many-MCV,CALL-EXT, Inserting Waiting Time,

Media Pre-setting ,Toggle MDI-II/X and Line Emulate .

A. 1 to Many-UC

1 to Many-UC is a Unicast Full Performance Test. Performing Layer 2 MAC address Unicast performance tests from one source to multiple ports with different media types (such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps Full).

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B. 1 to Many-MCV

Performing Layer 2 VLAN address multicast performance tests from one source port to multiple destination ports with different media types (such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps Full).

C. CALL-EXT

This function allows you to execute your own programs/files as APMPT-4 Tasks.

D. Inserting Waiting Time

This function allows users to insert waiting time in-between tasks or to pause the whole testing process after completing a task.

E. Media Pre-Setting

Test MDIX by Media Pre-setting mode or force MDI (straight-through connection) or MDIX (crossover connection) mode of DUT.

F.Toggle MDI-II/X

Test the Auto MDIX function of different speeds/link modes of the DUT. Toggle MDI-II/X is a technology that automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight-through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately.

G. Line Emulate

This function allows you to set the device 5160 or other line simulators connecting to the DUT port. Line Emulate task must be performed ahead of the task which needs it.

1.3.8. Customization Test

A. CTM-BSTAR-001

This function allows two ports to co-transmit packets in which both side can have different Tx parameters.

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2.Software/Hardware Installation for APMPT-4

2.1.Install/Uninstall APMPT-4 on PC

Please follow the steps down below to install APMPT-4:

1. Double-click APMPT-4 installation program and start the installation process.

2. InstallShield Wizard is starting to install APMPT-4. If you would like to cancel installation, click Cancel.

3. Click Next to continue installation.

4. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement, and click Next to continue.

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5. Input the User Name and Organization and click Next to continue.

6. Click the Change… button to install the program to another folder, or click Next button to install the program into the default destination folder, and then continue next step. Click Back button to go back to the previous step to modify.

7. Click Install to begin the installation.

8. InstallShield Wizard is installing APMPT-4.

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9. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

10. WinPcap Installer appears. Click Next button to get ready to install, or click Cancel button to stop.

11. Review the license agreement before installing. Click I Agree button to continue. It is necessary to accept the agreement to install WinPcap.

12. It is high recommended to check the

“Automatically start the Wincap driver at boot time” as default. Then click Install.

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13. WinPcap is installing.

14. WinPcap installation completes. Click Finish button to close the wizard.

You can uninstall APMPT-4 by:

 Click Start → Programs → NuStreams →

APMPT-4→ Uninstall APMPT-4

 Go to the Control Panel, choose APMPT-4 from installed program list, and click “Uninstall”.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

Before running APMPT-4 after installation, please be sure that you‟ve installed both the DUT and your PC with Nustreams-2000i/600i properly as shown in the illustrations down below.

For operating APMPT-4 on NuStreams-2000i and NuStreams-600i Chassis, an external PC is required. For NuStreams-2000i, connect network port of PC LAN card to DOWN (or UP) port of XM-2S19 with network cable.

For NuStreams-600i, connect network port of PC LAN card to DOWN (or UP) port of XM-2S10 with network cable.

Please note that the PC‟s TCP/IP setting should be configured so that the PC‟s NIC will obtain an IP address from NuStreams-2000i/600i automatically.

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3.APMPT-4 Overview

3.1.Starting APMPT-4

Before starting APMPT-4, the DUT, your PC, and NuStreams-2000i/600i shall be connected as shown in

“2.2. Hardware Installation”.

You can start running APMPT-4 by:

 Click Start  Programs  NuStreams 

APMPT-4.

 Double-click APMPT-4 icon located on your

PC‟s desktop.

When you first start the APMPT-4, a Profile Section window as below will pop up. Select standard (default) option in general case. If you are a user of a certain customized company, select the corresponding option.

If your PC is not connected with NuStreams-2000i/600i, you can still run APMPT-4 under Demo Mode. Almost all APMPT-4‟s functions are available under Demo Mode. However, please note that Demo Mode is for system demo purposes only, and does not serve any test purpose at all.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

When starting APMPT-4, a “Connect to NuServer” window will pop up and asked how you are going to connect to NuServer.

Local Host: Choose this option when you‟re running APMPT-4 from NuStreams-2000i IPC module or a PC that‟s connected to

NuStreams-2000i/600i via an RJ45 cable.

Remote: Choose this option when you‟re running

APMPT-4 from other PC located on the network. Choose the IP address which is assigned from NuStreams-2000i/600i from the scroll-down menu

Demo: Choose demo to enter APMPT-4‟s Demo Mode.

Connect/Cancel: Click the Connect button to connect to NuStreams-2000i/600i or click the Cancel button to quit.

If NuServer is not running while starting APMPT-4, a window will pop up and ask if you would like to run NuServer. Please click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

A “NuServer-NIC Information” window will pop up. Please select the NIC (Network Interface Card) which is connected to NuStreams -2000i/ 600i from the Network Interface Information table, and click OK. If you‟re using NuStreams-2000i‟s IPC module, please choose “Realtek RTL8139 Family Fast Ethernet”. NuServer will connect to the daughter boards, and APMPT-4 will start as well.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

When the information listed in the Nuserver window is abnormal, click Force Disconnect, and then click

ReConnect.

Force Disconnect: Disconnect with NuStreams -2000i/ 600i forcefully.

ReConnect: Reconect with NuStreams -2000i/ 600i.

For security reasons, APMPT-4 requires

Account/Password to login. The default

Account/Password is:

Account: Admin

Password: xtramustech

Please note that the password is case-sensitive, and shall be changed as soon as you login for the first time.

Please refer to “3.3.4. Security” for more information about how to change APMPT-4‟s password.

Enable auto-logout after 5 min: Enable this function so APMPT-4 shall automatically logout after 5 minutes.

Login/Cancel: Click Login/Cancel button to login or cancel.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

You now have access to APMPT-4‟s main display window.

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3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview

APMPT-4 Main Window

Function Descriptions

		The Menu Bar allows you to manage test model settings, view test log/
	Menu Bar	model information, set/reset APMPT-4 password, and change language
		displayed.
	Quick Launch Buttons	The Quick Launch Buttons allow you to load/reload test model settings,
		connect to the NuServer, and lock test model.
	DUT Information	This section of the main window contains the DUT„s logo and model
		name.
	Task Running Status	This section of the main window contains general information/status of the
		tasks that are currently running.
	Status Bar	The Status Bar shows the APMPT-4‟s running status.
	System Status	The System Status displays running processes of APMPT-4 system.
	Test Control & Status	The Test Control & Status section contains test control buttons (which
		allow you to Start/Stop/Pause/Resume tests) and general test information.
	Test Result/Report	This section allows you to view the test results.

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NuServer

Description

		This section displays the information regarding to the model cards that are
	Module Card	installed on NuStreams-2000i/600i. Model Card IDs are showed as the
		format of (X, Y, Z) while X is the number of the chassis (which is displayed
	Information
		on NuStreams-2000i/600i), Y is the slot number where this model card is
		installed, and Z is the available port number located on the model card.

Connection You can reconnect a link down status or force to disconnect your Function NuStreams-600i/2000i to your PC.

NIC Information This section displays the detail information (including NIC Model name,

NIC‟s MAC address) regarding to the selected NIC.

NuServer Version This section displays the version of your NuServer.

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3.3. Menu Bar

APMPT-4 Menu Bar includes configuration options such as File, View, Tools, Security, Language, and Help. Please refer to the sections down below for detail information regarding to each configuration option.

3.3.1. File

File Menu Bar Overview

Choose this option to start the New Model Wizard. The New Model Wizard allows

New Model Wizard the users to set testing options for DUT. For detail descriptions regarding to the New Model Wizard and its settings, please refer to”4. Creating Task via New

Model Wizard”.

			Load a previously-saved configuration file and
			apply these settings to APMPT-4.
			All the configurations you‟ve made via New
Load Model			Model Wizard will be saved as a “*.xml” file,
			along with several “*.cfg” files.
			Please note that these “*.cfg” files contain test
			settings as well. Deleting them will cause your
			“*.xml” file unable to load properly.
	Choose this option to make changes to the current test settings for DUT. For detail
Modify Model	descriptions regarding to these settings, please refer to the section down below.
		A prompt pop-up window will ask if you are sure to
Exit		exit APMPT-4. Click Yes to exit APMPT-4, or click
		No to cancel.

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3.3.2. View

View

Latest Log Choose Latest Log allows you to view the latest test log file (in “*.txt” format).
Log Folder	Choose Log Folder, and then the folder where all the saved test logs of the current test
	model will be opened.

Choose Model Folder, and then the folder where all the DUT model configuration files are Model Folder saved will be opened. The default Log folder file path is under “C:\Program

Files\NuStreams\APMPT-4 v2.1b004\config”.

	Module
	Information
		The Module Information window displays all the module cards that are installed on
		NuStreams-2000i/600i and their detail information. To close the Module Information
		window, click OK button.
	NuServer	Display the NuServer window. For more information regarding to NuServer window,
		please refer to “3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview”.
	Simple Style Choose Simple Style will make you run the tests under a simple mode.

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3.3.3. Tools

Tools

	Import DUT	You can load an image file that represents the DUT for testing via Import DUT Logo
		function. The image file you chose will be shown on DUT Logo field of the Main
	Logo
		Window.
		Logo Preview: The image you‟ve chosen will be displayed in this field for
		preview.
		Import: Click this button to choose the image file that will be displayed.
		OK: Click this button to apply the changes you‟ve made.
		Cancel: Click this button to abandon all the changes you‟ve made and exit
		Import Logo Window.

TW Barcode The Setting is for TW Barcode System

System Setting

When the test encounters some unexpected problems which lead the board dead, or Force to other tests need to lock the current board, you can choose Force to Release Module

Release Module to obtain the board again.

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3.3.4. Security

APMPT-4 can run under Admin Mode and Operator Mode:

Admin Mode: Users have the maximum authorization and can access all APMPT-4‟s functions.

Operator Mode: Users are only allowed to access APMPT-4‟s basic functions such as loading saved DUT model test settings and view latest test log/module card information/NuServer

Security

Logout	Logout from Admin Mode and switch APMPT-4 to Operator Mode.
Login/Change	Login to the Admin Mode.
Account
	You can change the password for Admin Mode here.
	For security reasons, it is recommended to change
	APMPT-4‟s password after you first login.
	Old Password: Enter the old password here.
	New: Enter the new password here. The new
Change	password should be 6~12 characters and
Password	mustn‟t contain special symbols.
	Confirm: Please type your new password again
	for confirming.
	OK: Apply all the changes you‟ve made and
	apply.
	Cancel: Cancel and abandon all the changes
	you‟ve made.
Reset
Password	If you forget APMPT-4‟s Admin Mode password, you can reset the password to the
	default password “xtramustech”.
	Click Yes to start resetting the login password (or No to cancel), and click OK to
	complete.
Always login	Every time when APMPT-4 starts running, it will run under Operator Mode.
in OP Mode

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3.3.5. Language

Language

	English/	APMPT-4 has 2 different languages for its UI available. You can set the language of UI to
	Chinese
		either English or Simplified Chinese.
	Simplified
	3.3.6. Help
	Help

About			The About APMPT-4 window will pop up
APMPT-4			and show detailed system information.
Xtramus Web	Click this option to access to Xtramus official website.
		The “System Requirements” window will pop up and
System		show the requirements for your PC and the
		FPGA/Firmware/PROM version limit of the module
Requirement
		cards. Click the Ok button to exit the “System
		Requirements” pop up window.
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