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LUCAS-NLLEGmbHSiemensstrae 2 D-50170 Kerpen

Instruction manual

UniTrain-I SystemSO4203-2A Interface

SO4203-2B Experimenter

3rd Edition

www.lucas-nuelle.com www.unitrain-i.com


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Contents

Preface .............................................. .................................................................. .............................. 1

Name and Address of manufacturer ........................................................ .......................................... 1

Legal information ..................................................................................... .......................................... 1

Liability limitations ..................................................................................................................... ......... 1

Copyright/authorisation ............................................................................ .......................................... 1

1. Correct usage ............................... .................................................................. ............................... 2

2. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................................... 2

3. Overview ............................................................ .................................................................. .......... 3

4. Initial installation of software ............................................................... ........................................... 4

5. Handling ............................................................. .................................................................. .......... 5

6. Interface control elements and connections .................................................................................. 7

7. Experimenter control elements and connections ............................................................... .......... 11

8. Technical data ..... .................................................................. ...................................................... 13

9. Manufacturer's note .......................................................................... ........................................... 15


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Preface

This instruction manual is written to be read, understood and complied with in every respect by persons intendingto use the training system.

It contains basic tips and instructions to be observed during assembly, operation, maintenance, disassembly anddisposal involving the training system.

For that reason, this manual must be read through carefully before assembly by any teaching staff, students orother users. Only the information in this manual can prevent errors and ensure faultless operation.

Name and Address o f manufacturer

Manufacturer and servicing address

LUCAS-NLLE GmbHSiemensstr. 2D-50170 Kerpen

Tel.: +49 (0) 22 73 5 67-0Fax: +49 (0) 22 73 5 67-30

www.lucas-nuelle.comwww.unitrain-i.com

Legal information

Liability limitations

LUCAS-NLLE GmbHaccepts no liability for any damage occurring due to the following:

Inappropriate or incompetent use

Irresponsible or incorrect assembly and/or commissioning by operators or third parties

Subsequent modifications by operators or third parties

Natural wear and tear

Negligent or incorrect handling, servicing or maintenance

Actions not in keeping with the instruction manual

Use of inappropriate materials

Copyright/authorisation

This instruction manual is authorised for the use of teaching staff and students.

The instruction manual contains specifications and drawings of a technical nature. These may not be reproduceddistributed, utilised without permission for competitive advantage or passed on to others either in part or in full.

The making of copies, including extracts, is expressly permitted to users of the training system, but only for

internal use in connection with the operation of the equipment.
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1. Correct usage

The UniTrain-I system is a computer-based training and experimentation system for vocational and furthertraining and education in the areas of basic and advanced electrical engineering and electronics.

Its multimedia courses combine cognitive and hands-on (haptic) training units into a comprehensive unifiedconcept, specifically enabling students to acquire skills in the handling of equipment. Starting with basic coursesand advancing to cover a huge variety of electrical engineering and electronics topics, a wide range ofmultimedia courses is available for study in school or in professional and advanced training courses.

With the fixed voltages, the adjustable AC and DC voltages, the variable three-phase system along withcountless virtual instruments, all the power resources and measuring equipment needed to perform experimentsare available. These short circuit-proof sources use safe extra-low voltage and therefore provide the electronicsnovice with a secure learning and experimenting environment.

All devices are intended for indoor use only.

2. Safety instructions

Interface and Experimenter are designed in accordance with Protection Class III and are intended

exclusively for low-voltage operation:

Only use the inc luded pow er supply unit SO4203-2A and, where appropriate, the extended

power supply uni t SO4203-2D. Other pow er supply units are potentially hazardous and may

cause destruction of the Interface.

Opening power supply units is li fe threatening

Defective or damaged power supp ly units should immediately be disconnected from the

mains and sent away for repair

Never supply the devices with vol tages other than those from the power supply unit s

SO4203-2A or SO4203-2D.

Never measure voltages in excess of 25V RMS or 60V DC at the analog inputs

Observe the limiting values of all inputs and outpu ts Make sure that the Interface and Experimenters are placed on a firm, level surface (e.g. a

table) when connecting them together. Ensure that the Interface and Experimenters are not

tilted when they are joined together to avoid bending the pins of the 96-pin terminal s trip.

When extracting experiment cards from the Experimenter, grip the cards underneath on the

left-hand side only to avoid trapping fingers on the IrDa interface housing.


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3. Overview

The UniTrain-I Interfaceis the central unit of the UniTrain-I system and provides the inputs, outputs, relays and

measuring equipment necessary for experiments. It contains its own microprocessor and a memory chip for

measured data. The USB interface is for connecting the experimenting hardware to the computer and

transferring measured data to the computer and adjustment data to the interface. It is also possible to update the

firmware (interface operating system) at any time via the USB port.

Operation and adjustment of the hardware and real-time measurements in actual experiments are performed

usingvirtual instruments(VI)displayed on a computer monitor. The "virtual" controls on realistic laboratory

equipment make it possible to implement "classic" laboratory procedures. The virtual instruments (VIs) are

provided with the VI-starter package or the optional LabSoft software.

The LabSoftsoftware is included with the courses that accompany the experiment cards. It augments thesystem, making it into a powerful experimenting platform for autonomous or guided experiments.

UniTrain-I Interface is designed for connection to one or more UniTrain-I Experimenters. The UniTrain-I

Experimenters supply more fixed or variable experiment voltages and contain an infrared interface. The UniTrain-

I Interface, the UniTrain-I Experimenters and the experiment cards are connected to each other via a bus (96-pin

connector). The Experimenters serve three different functions

A holder for Eurocard-sized experiment cards. Unitrain courses are available with experiment cards for a

variety of different experiments, from Ohm's law, electrical engineering/electronics and digital technology to

power electronics, automatic control technology and communications engineering using the Eurocard

format.

Breadboard experiment system (with an optional supplement: SO4203-2C); an infinite number of different

experiments on all topics of electrical engineering and electronics is possible with wired components and

ICs.

Docking station for multimeters (e.g.: MetraHit One Plus or LN Multi 13S) for communication between the

real and virtual multimeter.

Includes

UniTrain-I Interface

SO4203-2A

UniTrain-I Interface,

standard power supply unit, mains cable,

USB cable,

CD-ROM with the basic virtual instruments and VI starter

UniTrain-I Experimenter

SO4203-2B

UniTrain-I Experimenter


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4. Initial installation o f software

The CD included with the Interface contains the basic VIs (virtual instruments) with which most measurementsand experiments can be performed.The VI Starter program is also available for launching the instruments separately.

Requirements

To use the software you need:

A personal computer with a running version of Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1

CD-ROM drive for installing software

Unused USB port for the Interface

At least 500MB of hard disc space for installing LabSoft. VI Starter needs about 50 MB.

Installation

Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive.If your computer is configured to run CDs automatically, the window with the installation wizard willappear automatically. If this is the case, you can go straight to the next step.

Select "Run" from the Start menu. Enter the following command into the box that appears d:\cdstart.exe(the letter "d"at the beginning of this command may need to be replaced by the actual drive letter for

your CD drive). Click on the text "Install software" to start the installation.

Follow the instructions given by the Setup wizard.

The installation program copies the necessary files to your hard disk and adds a program group to the Startmenu.

A detailed description of how to install the software is provided in the section entitled Instructions for installingLabSoft.

Important: To install the software, it is necessary to have the Windows Installer set up on yoursystem. If this is not available, it will be installed from the CD before the actual software is set up.

Note: If a LabSoft course is included, use the CD provided with the course to install the software.The CD supplied with the Interface is only needed if VI Starter is to be installed as well.

Important: The first time you connect the Interface to the USB port, your computer will recognisethe new hardware and activate a wizard. You will be asked to enter a source path for a suitabledriver. You should enter the path to the CD ROM drive since the driver is located in the root folderof the CD provided.When installing under Windows Vista warnings from the operating system may appear duringconfiguration of the driver. Ignore these warnings and continue with the installation.


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5. Handling

Connect the interface to one or more Experimenters. The number of Experimenters which can be connected is

not limited and depends on the experiment. However, in most cases it does not exceed four.

Equip the experimenter with the necessary experiment cards or with the breadboard and/or multimeter.

Set up the experiment and connections in accordance with the experiment instructions.

Connect the standard power supply to the socket at the rear of the Interface (see Chapter 6 Interface connection

no. 10). Both power supply sockets are protected against polarity reversal.

If you require the variable voltage outputs V1, V2 and V3, then connect the additional power supply unit to theappropriate socket on the rear of the interface (see Chapter 6 Interface connection no. 9).

Warning:Make sure that the Interface and Experimenters are placed on a firm, level surface (e.g. a

table)when connecting them together. Ensure that the Interface and Experimenters are not tilted when they

are joined together to avoid bending the pins of 96-pin terminal strip.


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Connect one or both power supplies to the mains. Thanks to the power supplies' wide input range, they can be

used worldwide without any changes to the operation of the equipment.

Connect the Interface to an unused USB port of the computer

Run the VI Starter or LabSoft software. All the virtual instruments are now at your disposal and you can start

working.

TIP: When using an Experimenter as a docking station for multimeters it is best if you use the Experimenter

connected as far as possible to the right-hand side.


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6. Interface control elements and connections

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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1. Relay field

Relays can be used for general switching tasks, e.g. for discharging a capacitor. Of the total 8 relays, the

first 4 are also connected to 2-mm sockets for experiments to be wired manually.

Warning: For Eurocards with fault simulation capabilities, feeding voltage to the relays can result in

malfunctions.

2. Digital outputs D0 to D7

Of the total of 16 digital outputs, the first 8 are also connected to 2-mm sockets for experiments to be wired

manually. The common earth for the digital outputs is available on the Experimenter (section E7) or analog

output field (section I7).

3. Digital inputs D0 to D7Of the total of 16 digital inputs, the first 8 are also connected to 2-mm sockets for experiments to be wired

manually. The common earth for the digital inputs is available on the Experimenter (section E7) or analog

output (section I7).


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4. 96-pin terminal strip

Descripti on of 96-pin terminal strip

Pin Row A Row B Row C

1 Internal interface RxD Digital input bit 0 GND

2 Internal interface TxD Digital input bit 1 GND

3 NC Digital input bit 2 Data bus1 bit 0




7 Fault switch 8 NO contact Digital input bit 6 Data bus1 bit 48 Fault switch 8 changeover contacts Digital input bit 7 Data bus1 bit 5

9 Fault switch 8 NC contact Digital input bit 8 Data bus1 bit 6

10 Fault switch 7 NO contact Digital input bit 9 Data bus1 bit 7

11 Fault switch 7 changeover contacts Digital input bit 10 Data bus1 bit 8



14 Fault switch 6 changeover contacts Digital input bit 13 Data bus2 bit 1



17 Fault switch 5 changeover contacts Digital output bit 0 Data bus2 bit 4

18 Fault switch 5 NC contact Digital output bit 1 Data bus2 bit 5

19 Fault switch 4 NO contact Digital output bit 2 Data bus2 bit 6

20 Fault switch 4 changeover contacts Digital output bit 3 Data bus2 bit 7

21 Fault switch 4 NC contact Digital output bit 4 Data bus2 bit 8

22 Fault switch 3 NO contact Digital output bit 5 Data bus2 bit 9

23 Fault switch 3 changeover contacts Digital output bit 6 COM variable voltages

24 Fault switch 3 NC contact Digital output bit 7 Variable voltage V3

25 Fault switch 2 NO contact Digital output bit 8 Variable voltage V2

26 Fault switch 2 changeover contacts Digital output bit 9 Variable voltage V1

27 Fault switch 2 NC contact Digital output bit 10 Reserved IRDA_TX

28 Fault switch 1 NO contact Digital output bit 11 Reserved IRDA_RX

29 Fault switch 1 changeover contacts Digital output bit 12 -15V

30 Fault switch 1 NC contact Digital output bit 13 -15V

31 +5V Digital output bit 14 GND

32 +5V Digital output bit 15 +15V

5. Analog differential amplifier input - BNC socket and simultaneously 2-mm sockets A+ and A-.

6. Analog differential amplifier input - BNC socket and simultaneously 2-mm sockets B+ and B-.

7. High-speed analog output - BNC socket and simultaneously 2-mm sockets S and GND. The analog output is

normally used for the function generator.

8. Status display,

LED lights when power is being provided by the power supply.


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9. Connection to extended power supply SO4203-2D

The extended power supply is only necessary for experiments using the outputs V1, V2 and V3. SeeExperimenter, section 5

10. Connection of main power supply SO4203-2A

The main power supply must be connected to the Interface here and provides isolated voltages for the

Interface's own electronics as well as for the experiments. Voltage outputs for experiments are also available

from the Experimenter.

11. On/off switch

An on/off switch disconnects the Interface from the supply of power from the SO4203-2A and SO4203-2D

power supplies.

12. Connection to USB portTo operate VIs on the computer, a USB port is needed. Connect the Interface to the computer using the

USB cable provided.


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7. Experimenter control elements and connections

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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1. Button for ejecting experiment cards.

2. 96-pin terminal strip for connecting experiment cards

For pin assignment see Chapter 6, Interface, section I 4

3. 96-pin terminal strip for connecting Experimenter to Interface or other intervening Experimenter

For pin assignment see Chapter 6, Interface, section I 4 (pins 27c and 28c are not connected, though)

4. Breadboard seating (SO4203-2C)

Hold the breadboard (SO4203-2C) in your hand such that the lugs are on the right-hand side. Insert the

breadboard into the Experimenter such that the lugs are pressed into the appropriate openings in the

Experimenter and such that the entire breadboard is supported.

5. Track for UniTrain-I experiment cards

Insert the UniTrain-I experiment cards into the track from above until you hear and feel the connectorssnapping into place.

Warning:When removing the cards, only reach in under the left-hand side of the cards as otherwise you

could injure your finger(s) on the IrDa interface.

6. Three variable voltage outputs V1, V2 and V3 with common earth COM. These power outputs are intended

as an adjustable DC, AC and 3-phase supply unit. In contrast to conventional supply units for alternating or

3-phase current, which use fixed-ratio or variable transformers, here it is possible to finely adjust both the

amplitude and the frequency. To ensure maximum latitude when performing experiments, this power supply

is absolutely electrically isolated from the rest of the UniTrain-I system.

To optimize the efficiency, the output voltages are reached using a switched-mode power supply unit. To

achieve this, the output voltages are operated in the switching mode at high frequency and pulse widthmodulated in accordance with the desired waveform and frequency. The three-phase LC filter reconstructs

the desired low-frequency output voltage and suppresses the high-frequency modulation or clock frequency.

7. 96-pin terminal strip for connecting to other Experimenters

For pin assignment see Interface, section I 4

8. Fixed voltage outputs

9. Recess for multimeter

10. Infrared interface with transmitter and receiver diode

11. Status display

12. Connection for standard power supply unit: The Experimenters can also be operated without the Interface.

To supply fixed voltages for the experiments, the standard power supply unit may be connected to socket E

11 on the side. Then the three fixed voltages +15V, +5V and 15V are available via the terminal strips and 2-

mm sockets. If the Experimenter is to be connected to an Interface, this connection is not available because

then the standard power supply unit must be connected to the Interface.


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8. Technical data

Standard power supply unit

Supply voltage 100-250 V; 1.0-0.5 A; 50-60 Hz

Interface outputs 5V, 1A; 15 V 0.4 A; -15 V / 0.4 A via 1.5m cable and 8-pin DIN connector

Experimenter outputs 5V, 1A; 15 V 0.4 A; -15 V / 0.4 A via 1.5m cable and 8-pin DIN connector

Mains connection via supplied mains cable for non-heating appliances 1.5m

Interface

Housing Material ABS, dimensions: 28cm x 18cm x 9cmWeight 1.2 kg

Processor 32-bit processor, clock frequency 20 MHz

256 KB RAM

256 KB FLASH

Inputs/outputs 34 2-mm sockets

Analog signals also via 3 BNC sockets

Standard power supply unit via 8-pin DIN socket

Additional power supply unit via 6-pin DIN socket

USB interface

96-pin terminal strip, female, for connecting Experimenter

High-speed analog output/

Function generator

High-speed analog output for periodic or single output of freely programmable

voltages

Waveforms: square with adjustable pulse-duty factor, triangular, sinusoidal,

freely programmable (arbitrary)

Output voltage: 10 V

Output impedance: 50 (max. 200 mA)

Frequency range: 0...1 MHz

Analog power supply un it

outputs

Three analog power outputs for periodic or single output of freely

programmable voltages. Intended primarily as adjustable DC, AC or 3-phase

power supply unit.

Waveform: sinusoidal, freely programmable (arbitrary)Output voltage: 20 V DC or 14 V RMS

Output current: max. 1 A DC or 2 A AC (total current)

Frequency range: 0...150 Hz

Clock frequency: 10 kHz ... 35 kHzTapped from 96-pin terminal strip or 2-mm sockets on Experimenter

Analog inputs Two high-speed differential measurement inputs

Input sockets: A and B to BNC and 2-mm sockets

Input impedance: diff.1 M|| 30pF

Maximum voltage: diff. 100 V

2 x AD converters: sampling frequency up to 2 x 40 MS; resolution 10 bit

Measurement ranges: 10V/div, 5V/div, 1V/div, 500mV/div, 200mV/div,100mV/div, 50mV/div, 20mV/div

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50V, 20V, 10V, 5V, 2V, 1V, 500mV, 200mV,

100mV (voltmeter)Memory: 2 x 16K x 10 Bit

Triggering from A or B, rising or falling edge.

Adjustable pre- or post-trigger

Digital outputs/digital

signal generator

16 digital outputs for controls or as programmable digital signal source for

testing digital circuits

Outputs: 16 outputs, 8 of which to 2-mm sockets

Output voltage: TTL / CMOS protected with 240

Output current: max. 3 mA with respect to GND

Maximum voltage: -15 V...15 V

Clock frequency 0...100 kHz

Digital inputs/digital

analyzer

16 digital inputs for detecting binary states and for use as a digital analyzer

Inputs: 16 inputs, 8 of which to 2-mm sockets

Input voltage: TTL- / CMOS-compatible, open = 0

Maximum voltage: 15 V

Sampling frequency: up to 100 kHz

Triggering: arbitrary combinations of input state (low, high,

dont care)

Memory: 2K x 16-bit

Relays 8 available (changeover) relays for use as a keyboard-operated switch or fault

simulator, 4 of which to 12 2-mm sockets

Contact rating: 1 A / 24V DCInterfaces USB 1.1

Experimenter

Housing Material ABS, dimensions: 28cm x 18cm x 9cm

Weight 0.6 kg

Inputs and outputs 8 each to 2-mm sockets

1 DIN socket, 8-pin for connecting the standard power supply unit

96-pin VG terminal, male, for connection to the interface

96-pin VG terminal, female, for connecting the experiment card

96-pin VG terminal, female, for connecting other ExperimentersInfrared interface (RxD and TxD)

Functions Holder and connection for UniTrain-I experiment cards

Holder for breadboards

Docking station for multimeters


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9. Manufacturer's note

The electronic compatibility (EMC) of the UniTrain-I system was tested in conjunction with the standard and

extended, power supply unit. In this configuration, the system meets the following protection requirements

specified by European law concerning the electromagnetic compatibility of appliances. The interference emitted

by the UniTrain-I system remains below the permitted maximum value. The interference emitted by other devices

will not infringe upon the minimum guaranteed performance level of the UniTrain-I system. Exposure to strong

RF fields in the immediate vicinity (e.g. from mobile phones) may cause malfunctions.

.

Test range European standard German standard

Emitted interference EN 55011

Class A, Group 1

VDE 0875-11

Class A, Group 1

Immunity to interference EN 50082-1 VDE 0839-82-1

Copyright 2014 LUCAS-NLLE GmbH. All rights reserved.

All texts, illustrations and programs were compiled with the greatest possible care. However, the company

LUCAS-NLLE GmbH, translators and authors cannot accept liability or responsibility for any erroneous data or

their consequences.

These operating instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The document must not be

reproduced in any form by means of photocopy, microfilm or any other electronic procedure, or be transferred

into a language utilizable for machines, particularly data processing systems, without the express written consent

of LUCAS-NLLE GmbH.

In the event that alterations are performed by anyone other than a party authorized by LUCAS-NLLE GmbH,

the manufacturer's liability and any warranty claims are null and void.

LUCAS-NLLE GmbH

Address: Siemensstrae 2 D-50170 Kerpen (Sindorf)

Postal address: Postfach 11 40 D-50140 Kerpen

Tel.: +49 2273 567-0 Fax: +49 2273 567-30 www.lucas-nuelle.com


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Contents

Preface .................................................................................................................................... 3Name and address of manufacturer ........................................................................................ 31 Legal information .................................................................................................................. 41.1 Liability limitations ........................................................................................................ 41.2 Copyright/authorisation ................................................................................................ 42 Local installation ................................................................................................................... 52.1 System requirements ......................................................................................................... 52.2 Before starting ................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Installing the software ........................................................................................................ 52.4 Running LabSoft .............................................................................................................. 113 Network installation ............................................................................................................ 143.1 System requirements ....................................................................................................... 143.2 Before starting ................................................................................................................. 143.3 Installing the server ......................................................................................................... 153.4 Installing a client .............................................................................................................. 223.5 Testing the network installation ........................................................................................ 263.6 LabSoft Manager ............................................................................................................. 284. Error Messages and Faults ................................................................................................ 29


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P r e f a c e

These software installation instructions are written to be read, understood and complied with in every respect bypersons intending to use the training system.

These software installation instructions describe the installation of LabSoft at a single workplace computer (localinstallation) or in a local computer network (LAN). An existing LAN is assumed and its construction is not dealt withhere.

A local network can be set up as a peer-to-peer configuration (e.g. classroom network with teacher and students' PCworkplaces) as well as in a client-server architecture (central server and network connections in the classrooms). Thetraining courses are each installed on a central server (PC). The results achieved by the users can also be saved inthe central server. This provides a central administration of the courses and the user on a single computer. Access tothe courses and the administration can be made from any computer (clients) in the network.

For that reason, these software installation instructions must be read through carefully. Only the information in thesesoftware installation instructions can prevent errors and ensure faultless operation.

N a m e a n d a d d r e s s o f m a n u f a c t u r e r

Manufacturer and servicingaddress

LUCAS-NLLE GmbHSiemensstr. 2D-50170 Kerpen

Tel.: +49 (0) 22 73 5 67-0Fax: +49 (0) 22 73 5 67-30

www.lucas-nuelle.comwww.unitrain-i.com


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1 L e g al i n f o r m a t i o n

1.1 Liability limitations

LUCAS-NLLE GmbHaccepts no liability for any damage occurring due to the following:

Inappropriate or incompetent use

Irresponsible or incorrect assembly and/or commissioning by operators or third parties

Subsequent modifications by operators or third parties

Natural wear and tear

Negligent or incorrect handling, servicing or maintenance Actions not in keeping with the instruction manual

Use of inappropriate materials

1.2 Copyright/authorisation

The making of copies, including extracts, is expressly permitted to users of the training system,but only for internal use in connection with the operation of the equipment.


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2 L o c a l i n s t a l l a t i o n

2.1 System requirements

PC:

Operating system: Microsoft WindowsVista, 7, 8 or 8.1

Hardware:

As recommended in the Microsoft specification for the relevant operating system plus:

CD- or CD / DVD drive for the installation 1 free USB connection for the LN training system

At least 500 MB free hard disc space, 1 GB is recommended for the installation of

LabSoft and the courses

Java 2 runtime environment SE (Standard Edition) 1.3 or higher (www.java.com)

Adobe Flash player 11 or higher (www.adobe.com)

Adobe Flash reader 10 or higher (www.adobe.com)

2.2 Before starting

Ensure that you have the necessary access rights to the computer for the installation.

Administ rator rights are required for the installation. Consult your system administrator toobtain the rights necessary.

2.3 Installing the software

The CDs for all courses that are to be installed are required. The course CDs can be used inany order the sequence is not important.

1. Insert a course CD in the CD-ROM or CD/DVD drive of the computer. If automatic start-up (autorun) is active, the installation wizard is displayed. If the wizard window is notdisplayed automatically, switch to "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer" and select theCD-ROM or CD/DVD drive. Start the installation routine by double clicking the file"setup.exe in the main directory of the CD
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Note: If the user management window is displayed, simply click "Yes". If the account you areusing does not possess administrator rights, you will also need to enter a user name andpassword for an account which does.

2. Select the language preferred for the installation of the software and click "Next".

Note:The language selection refers to the language of the course to be installed. The LabSoftprogram is basically installed with all available languages.

3. Click "Next" to proceed with the installation. Read the information in the next window. Itcontains notes on the installation instruction on the CD and how to load the mastersolutions. In order to proceed with the installation you have to acknowledge that youhave read the installation instructions.


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4. Click "Next". In the next window, select the type of installation. Select "Typical" for astandard installation. Select "Custom" if you wish to change the paths for the installationof the program components.

IMPORTANT:In the "Typical" form of installation, the program components (the LabSoftprogram, the courses and the user data) are saved in the folder "C:\Program Files". For

subsequent operation of LabSoft, it is important to ensure that all Windows users who

wish to work with LabSoft have read accessto the directories with the course dataandread and write accessto the directories with the user data. In the standard settings for


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Windows, administrator rights are required for write access to data in "C:\Program Files".

Therefore, these rights need to be set for the user by the system administrator.

Alternatively, using a custom installation, the course and user data can be installed to a

different directory (recommended).

Important note: In the lower selection box, you can specify Windows users who mayaccess the LabSoft installation. Select "Everyone who uses this computer (all users)" toenable all users who work on this computer under Windows to use the program.

Note:The selection window for the type of installation is displayed only upon initial installationof LabSoft on a PC. If LabSoft is already installed and it is only additional courses which need tobe installed, the setup wizard detects the existing installation and installs the components usingthe same type specified with the first installation of LabSoft.

5. Click "Next". The next window starts the installation. Click "Back" if settings previouslymade are to be changed. Click "Next" again to start the installation. The installationprocess may take a few minutes.

6. After this, the drivers for the LN training systems will be installed. During installation, awindows security prompt may be displayed. Click "Install" to install the software for theequipment and continue the installation.


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7. When the installation has finished, the next window is displayed. Click "Finish" tocomplete the installation.


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8. Now, insert the CD's, one after the other, for the courses that are to be installed on thecomputer and start the installation as described above. LabSoft detects the existinginstallation and automatically installs into the paths previously specified.


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2.4 Running LabSoft

Start LabSoft by way of the "Start button in your Windows task bar. Providing that you have notchanged the settings for the program symbol during the installation, the Start symbol will befound under:

Start Programmes LabSoft LabSoft

From the pull-down menu, select the language preferred for the program and click "OK".

Note: If the language selection window is deactivated for future operation, LabSoft will alwaysstart with the selected language. To activate the language selection window again press the"Shift" key while LabSoft is starting up.

In the next window, enter a user name, for example "test" and (optionally) a password for thisuser.

Note:For the user name, LabSoft does not differentiate between upper and lower case letters.

Now click "OK".

In the next window, click "Yes" so that a file with the user data can be created. LabSoft thenstarts. This window is only displayed the first time that a new user logs in.


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In the next window, select the course category to be displayed in the LabSoft navigation windowof (LabSoft version 3.54 and higher). Confirm with "OK".

The courses are now shown in the selected category at the left of the navigation window. Clickon the relevant plus sign or double-click a course to see the course pages.To change the category, click on the symbol in the menu bar for the course category (openbook) and select the new category.


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The following window is displayed when no LN training system is connected to the computer.

Click "Run program in simulation mode". LabSoft then starts without any support for atraining system. Measurements using the virtual instruments are then not possible.

Note:The window is also displayed if the driver for the connected training system hasnot been installed.

Note: Information for operating LabSoft will be found in the online help (menu optionHelp).


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3 N e t w o r k i n s t a l l a t i o n

3.1 System requirements

Server:

Operating system: Microsoft WindowsVista, 7, 8, 8.1, Server 2003, Server 2008

Hardware:

As recommended in the Microsoft specification for the relevant operating system plus

Suitable network adapter for the LAN connection

CD or CD/DVD drive for the installation (optional)

At least 500 MB of free hard disc space, 1 GB is recommended for the installation of

LabSoft and the courses

Note:A computer with a Linux operating system can also be used as a server. Notes for theinstallation in a network with a Linux-based server will be found in the section, "3.3 Server

installation"

Client:

Operating system: Microsoft WindowsVista, 7, 8 or 8.1

Hardware:

As recommended in the Microsoft specification for the relevant operating system plus:

Suitable network adapter for the LAN connection

CD or CD/DVD drive for the installation

1 free USB port for the training system

At least 500 MB of free hard disc space (1 GB recommended) for the installation of

LabSoft

Java 2 runtime environment SE (Standard Edition) 1.3 or higher (www.java.com)

Adobe Flash player 11 or higher (www.adobe.com)

Adobe Flash reader 10 or higher (www.adobe.com)

3.2 Before starting

Ensure that you have the necessary access rights to the computers in your network for the

installation (server and clients). Adminis trator rights are required for the installation. Consultyour system administrator to obtain the rights necessary.
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Before the installation, consider where (in which directories on the server) the course and

student data are to be saved.

Important note: For later operation of LabSoft, it must be ensured that the clients(student PCs) have permanent read accessto the directories with the course data, aswell as read and w rite accessto the directories with the user data. If necessary, theserights must be enabled by the network administrator.

Access r ights to server

Course data User data Configuration file

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Client (student ) Read Read and wri te Read

The following sections "Installation of the server" and "Installation of clients", assume that the

server is present and available in a LAN as a network drive, with drive letters or a server name

("UNC names" - Unified Naming Convention).

3.3 Installing the server

Start the network installation by installing the server. For this, you require the CDs for all thecourses that are to be installed on the server. You may start with any course CD.

Important note:If possible, use a client PC for installing the data on the server. In thisway, you can ensure that with the installation, the correct paths (drive letters) are saved

in the LabSoft configuration file. Also, at the same time, you can install the LabSoft

program on the client PC you are using.

Note:You must start installing the software on the server because for installation on theclients, the configuration file for LabSoft needs to be present on the server already.

1. Insert a course CD in the CD-ROM or CD/DVD drive of the computer from which youwish to carry out the installation of the server. This can be any computer (client) withinthe network. If automatic start-up (autorun) is active, the installation wizard is displayed.If the wizard window is not displayed automatically, switch to "My Computer" or"Windows Explorer" and select the CD-ROM or CD/DVD drive. Start the installationroutine by double-clicking the file "setup.exe" in the main directory of the CD.

Note: If the user management window is displayed, simply click "Yes". If the account you areusing does not possess administrator rights, you will also need to enter a user name andpassword for an account which does.


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2. Select the language preferred for the installation of the software and click "OK".

Note:The language selection refers to the language of the course to be installed. The LabSoftprogram is basically installed with all available languages.

3. Click "Next" to proceed with the installation. Read the information in the next window. Itcontains notes on the installation instruction on the CD and how to load the mastersolutions. In order to proceed with the installation you have to acknowledge that youhave read the installation instructions.


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4. Click "Next". In the following window, select the type of installation. Select "Custom" forinstallation on the server.In the lower selection box, you can specify Windows users who may access the LabSoftinstallation. Select "Everyone who uses this computer (all users)" to enable all users whowork on this computer under Windows to use the program.

Note:If the installation is made from a computer which will later be used as a "client PC, then"All users" needs be selected. If "Only for me" is selected, only the current user of Windows(whoever made the installation) can access the program.


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Important Note:The selection window for the type of installation is displayed only uponinitial installation of LabSoft on a PC. If LabSoft is already installed on this computer, thesetup wizard detects the existing installation and installs the components in accordancewith the type specified upon initial installation of LabSoft.The following pane is also skipped. In order to reinstall fully, the old version of LabSoftand all courses need to be deinstalled using the Windows control panel (Add/RemoveSoftware) before a new installation can be started.

5. Click "Next". In the next window, you can now specify the path for the programcomponents to be installed.

Important note:The paths to the directories on the server can be specified in variousways, by stating a drive letter or via so-called "UNC paths"If the path on the server was assigned using a drive letter, then click on the field after thepath to select the drive required and the directory in the network.

If the path on the server was specified using a "UNC path" (recommended), then thepath must be directly entered in the window.

Example of "UNC-path":\\server name\directory name\course directory

Both forms of path specification are allowed, the advantage of the "UNC" method being

that the server on a local network has the same name for all clients. If the pathspecification is given with a drive letter, the letter for the server may be different onanother client. This can lead to errors in network operation of LabSoft. If drive letters areused in the path specifications, it must be ensured that all clients use the same driveletter for the server and therefore the same path for the program components.


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The following paths should be given for a network installation:

Folder for program files:Enter the memory location for the LabSoft program here. Select alocation on the local hard disc of the client PC where application programmes are usuallyinstalled.

Folder for courses:Select the directory on the serverwhere the courses are to be saved.

Folder for user files:Select the directory on the serverwhere the user data for LabSoft is tobe saved.

Folder for configuration file:Select the directory on the serverwhere the configuration file forLabSoft ("labsoft.config) is to be saved.

Important note: Make a note of the path for the configuration file. This needs to beentered for installations on other clients.

Important note:All clients must have the necessary rightsfor accessing the files onthe server (see also: 2.2 Before starting).

Notes for using Linux servers

As an alternative, a server using a Linux operating system can also be used for saving thecourse and user data. To allow the Linux server to provide the necessary services for theWindows clients, a so-called Samba server (software) needs to be installed on the server andconfigured. Client access rights to the data saved on the server needs to be provided underWindows, as well as in the configuration of the Samba server. The installation of the Samba

server depends on the Linux operating system in use, details of which will not be included in thisusers' guide.


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Important note:Installation of the server from a Windows client is mandatory, since theinstallation wizard (Windows) will not start on a Linux system.

Important note:When using a Linux server, the paths must be entered in the form ofUNC specifications. Also it is necessary to add a "file" entry before the path for thecourse directory. If paths cannot be specified this way during installation, the entry canbe made afterwards with the aid of the LabSoft Manager (see section 2.6).

Example for UNC-path and Linux Server:file:\\server name\directory name\course directory

6. Click "Next". The next window starts the installation. Click "Back" if settings made

previously are to be changed. Click "Next" again to start the installation. The installationprocess may take a few minutes.

7. After this, the drivers for the LN training systems will be installed. During installation, awindows security prompt may be displayed. If you are installing from a computer towhich an LN training system will later be connected, click "Install" to install the softwarefor the equipment and continue the installation. If you do not need the drivers to beinstalled on this particular machine, click "Do not install".


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9. Now install the courses that are to be installed on the server one after the other.

Note: LabSoft detects the existing installation and automatically installs the relevantcourse in the directory specified upon initial installation. A selection for the installationpath is not shown.

The installation of the server (and the first client) is finished. Now, you can continue with theinstallation on the other clients.


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3.4 Installing a client

Any course CD can be used when installing on a client, since the only components to beinstalled are on all course CDs.

1. Insert a course CD in the CD-ROM or CD/DVD drive of the client computer whereLabSoft is to be installed. If automatic start-up (autorun) is active, the installation wizardis displayed. If the wizard window is not displayed automatically, switch to "MyComputer" or "Windows Explorer" and select the CD-ROM or CD/DVD drive. Start thesetup wizard by double-clicking the file "setup.exe" in the main directory of the CD.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen displayed by the setup wizard in the same way aswhen installing the server as far as the window "Choose Setup Type.

Note: This selection window is displayed only upon initial installation of LabSoft on acomputer. If LabSoft is already installed on this computer, the setup wizard detects theexisting installation and installs the components according to the same type specifiedupon the initial installation of LabSoft. The next window is also skipped. In order toreinstall fully, the old version of LabSoft and all courses need to be deinstalled using theWindows control panel (Add/Remove Software) before a new installation can be started.

3. Now, select "Client" for the installation of the client. In the lower selection field, select"Everyone who uses this computer" to enable all users registered in Windows access tothe LabSoft program. Click "Next".In the next window, you can now specify the path for the program components to beinstalled.


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4. Click on the box after the path details to open the directory required or enter a "UNCpath" directly.

Folder for program files:Enter the memory location for the LabSoft program here. Select alocation on the local hard disc of the client PC where application programmes are usuallyinstalled.

Configuration f ile: Enter the configuration file on the server("labsoft.config) with path detailsexactly the same as that used during the installation of the server.

Important note:The clients must have read accessto this file.

5. Click "Next". The next window starts the installation. Click "Back" if settings madepreviously are to be changed. Click "Next" again to start the installation. The installationprocess may take a few minutes.


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6. After this, the drivers for the LN training systems will be installed. During installation, awindows security prompt may be displayed. Click "Install" to install the driver software forthe equipment and continue the installation.


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Installation on the first client is now finished. Proceed with the installation on the other clients.


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3.5 Testing the network installation

Start LabSoft on the clients by way of the "Start" button on your Windows task bar. The Startsymbol will be found under:

Start Programmes LabSoft LabSoft

Select the language preferred for the program from the pull-down menu and click "OK".

In the next window, enter a user name, for example "test", and (optionally) a password for thisuser.

Click "OK".

In the next window, click "Yes" so that a file with the user data can be created. LabSoft thenstarts. This window is only displayed the first time a new user logs in.


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In the next window, select the course category to be displayed in the LabSoft navigationwindow. Confirm with "OK".

The courses are now shown in the selected category at the left of the Navigation window. Clickon the relevant plus sign or double-click a course to see the course pages. To change thecategory, click on the symbol in the menu bar for the course category (open book) and selectthe new category.

The following window is displayed when starting LabSoft for the first time or in the case where aUniTrain-I Interface is not connected to the computer.


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Click "Run program in simulation mode". LabSoft then starts without any support for atraining system. Measurements using the virtual instruments are then not possible.

Note:The window is also displayed if the driver for the connected training system hasnot been installed.

Note:Information for operating LabSoft will be found in the online help (menu optionHelp).

3.6 LabSoft ManagerLabSoft Manager allows for administration of an existing LabSoft installation and is a helpfultool, particularly with network installations. Users, user groups and courses can all be organisedand managed. It is also possible with the help of the LabSoft Manager to subsequently changeor correct the paths for course and user data previously specified upon installation. LabSoftManager is included on each course CD in the "Tools" directory and can be started from the CD(cd_drive:\tools\manager\labman.exe). It is recommended however, to copy the Managerdirectory to the server so that the manager is always available. Information about operation ofLabSoft Manager can be found in the online help (menu option Help Help Topics).

LabSoft Manager can be used to edit the LabSoft configuration file. The configuration file needs

to be registered when LabSoft Manager is started for the first time. To register the configurationfile, select the required configuration file from the menu under File Open (confirm with"Open"), then click the menu option File "Register File".

Note:Since the LabSoft configuration file can be changed with LabSoft Manager, onlyauthorised persons (teachers, system administrators) should be allowed access.


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4 . Er r o r M e s s a g e s a n d F au l t s

"Unable to load configuration file.

Possible Causes Remedy

Wrong path for configuration file Correct the path details with the LabSoft-Manager. Alternatively, deinstall LabSoft onthis PC and re-install the software (see ClientInstallation).

The configuration file is damaged or hasbeen deleted.

Copy a backup of the configuration file in thedirectory. If necessary, consult your systemadministrator.

The connection to the network isinterrupted

Check the network connection / networkhardware and repair if necessary, beforestarting LabSoft again.

The Windows User has no read access tothe directory or the file

Change the rights of the User to "Read" orconsult your system administrator..


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"The folder 'User name' cannot be created. Cannot access the network".


The connection to the network isinterrupted Check the network connection / networkhardware and repair if necessary, beforestarting LabSoft again.

"Unable to create the folder 'User name'. Access is denied".


The Windows User has no write access tothe directory or the file

Change the rights of the User to "Read andWrite" or consult your system administrator.


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"Cannot create or open the file with the User name".


The User has already started LabSoft on

another Client-PC

Close LabSoft on the other Client-PC and try

again

The connection to the network isinterrupted


The Windows User has no write access tothe directory or the file

Change the rights of the User to "Read andWrite" or consult your system administrator.

The file with the User data is damaged orhas been deleted.

Copy a backup of the User data in thedirectory. If necessary, consult your systemadministrator.

The Navigation window for displaying the course, remains blank


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The Windows User has no read access tothe course directory or files

Change the rights of the User to "Read" orconsult your system administrator.

The connection to the network drive withthe course data, is interrupted


The path detail for the courses in theconfiguration file is incorrect

Correct the course path details in theconfiguration file with the LabSoft Manager.

In the Navigation window for displaying the courses, no course is shown even though they have

been installed.


The file imsmanifest.xmlfor the course isnot in the course directory or it isdamaged

Re-install the missing course

A course page is not displayed


The Windows User has read rights to thecourse directory, but not to its sub-directory or files

Extend the read rights of the User to includethe sub-directory and files in the coursedirectory or consult your system

administrator.

The html-file for the course page is not inthe given directory or it is damaged

Check whether the file is in the givendirectory and that it can be opened in theInternet Explorer. If necessary, move orcorrect the html-file. Alternatively, re-installthe course

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