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GraphMaster™ Operator’s Guide Guide

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Operator’s Guide GraphMaster™


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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 7 2. Getting started ................................................................................................................................. 8 3. Connections .................................................................................................................................... 9 4. PC specification ............................................................................................................................ 10

4.1. Minimum specification ........................................................................................................ 10 4.2. Recommended System ........................................................................................................ 10 4.3. Operating Systems ............................................................................................................... 10

5. Installation/Update ........................................................................................................................ 11 6. Dongle (software key) ................................................................................................................... 14 7. GraphMaster software ................................................................................................................... 15

7.1. Favorite procedures ............................................................................................................. 16 7.2. List procedures .................................................................................................................... 17

7.2.1. Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 18 7.2.2. Instrument ....................................................................................................................... 19 7.2.3. String .............................................................................................................................. 20 7.2.4. Results ............................................................................................................................ 22 7.2.5. Test port .......................................................................................................................... 22 7.2.6. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 24

7.3. User ..................................................................................................................................... 25 7.4. Service ................................................................................................................................. 26 7.5. Configuration....................................................................................................................... 28 7.6. Information .......................................................................................................................... 29

8. Test Software ................................................................................................................................ 30 8.1. Main screen ......................................................................................................................... 30

8.1.1. Graph section .................................................................................................................. 32 8.1.2. Data section .................................................................................................................... 35 8.1.3. Parameters section .......................................................................................................... 35

8.2. Trend graph Properties ........................................................................................................ 36 8.2.1. Axis X ............................................................................................................................. 36 8.2.2. Scale X ............................................................................................................................ 37 8.2.3. Scale Y ............................................................................................................................ 37 8.2.4. Grid ................................................................................................................................. 38 8.2.5. Colors ............................................................................................................................. 39

8.3. New ..................................................................................................................................... 40 8.4. Delete .................................................................................................................................. 40 8.5. Preview ................................................................................................................................ 40 8.6. Print ..................................................................................................................................... 40 8.7. Copy Graph ......................................................................................................................... 40 8.8. Cursor on Curve .................................................................................................................. 40 8.9. Single ................................................................................................................................... 41 8.10. Average ............................................................................................................................... 41 8.11. Analysis ............................................................................................................................... 41 8.12. Create PDF .......................................................................................................................... 42 8.13. Export Data.......................................................................................................................... 42 8.14. Hide/Show ........................................................................................................................... 42 8.15. Demo ................................................................................................................................... 43 8.16. Exit ...................................................................................................................................... 43 8.17. Zoom ................................................................................................................................... 44 8.18. Scroll ................................................................................................................................... 44 8.19. Compare curves ................................................................................................................... 44 8.20. Copy selected curve on clipboard ........................................................................................ 44 8.21. Copy average curve on clipboard ........................................................................................ 45 8.22. Load Master ......................................................................................................................... 45 8.23. Save As Master .................................................................................................................... 45 8.24. Thickness ............................................................................................................................. 46 8.25. Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 46 8.26. Graph ................................................................................................................................... 46 8.27. Table on left/bottom ............................................................................................................ 46


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8.28. Averaging curve .................................................................................................................. 47 8.29. Insert parameters ................................................................................................................. 47 8.30. Compare Statistics ............................................................................................................... 48

8.30.1. Master Values ............................................................................................................ 48 8.30.2. Compared Values ....................................................................................................... 48 8.30.3. Options ....................................................................................................................... 48

9. Options .......................................................................................................................................... 50 9.1. Graph ................................................................................................................................... 50 9.2. Units/Num. Digits ............................................................................................................... 51 9.3. Results ................................................................................................................................. 52 9.4. Statistics .............................................................................................................................. 53 9.5. Colors .................................................................................................................................. 54 9.6. Database .............................................................................................................................. 55 9.7. Software .............................................................................................................................. 56 9.8. ToolBar ................................................................................................................................ 57 9.9. Calculus ............................................................................................................................... 58 9.10. Current values ...................................................................................................................... 59 9.11. Data entry ............................................................................................................................ 60

9.11.1. Identification .............................................................................................................. 60 9.11.2. Limits ......................................................................................................................... 61

9.12. Hardware configuration ....................................................................................................... 62 9.12.1. Auto Detect instrument .............................................................................................. 64

9.13. Page setup ............................................................................................................................ 66 9.14. View configuration .............................................................................................................. 66

10. Software GraphDB ........................................................................................................................ 67 10.1. Main .................................................................................................................................... 67 10.2. Open .................................................................................................................................... 69 10.3. Export .................................................................................................................................. 69 10.4. Rename ................................................................................................................................ 70 10.5. Delete .................................................................................................................................. 70 10.6. Preview ................................................................................................................................ 70 10.7. Print ..................................................................................................................................... 70 10.8. Statistics .............................................................................................................................. 71

10.8.1. Statistics page ............................................................................................................ 71 10.8.1. Single results .............................................................................................................. 72 10.8.2. SPC Charts ................................................................................................................. 72 10.8.3. Trend .......................................................................................................................... 72 10.8.4. Options ....................................................................................................................... 73

10.9. Exit ...................................................................................................................................... 73 10.10. Refresh database ............................................................................................................. 73 10.11. Filter ............................................................................................................................... 73 10.12. Show all .......................................................................................................................... 73

11. Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 74 12. About ............................................................................................................................................ 75 13. User Selection ............................................................................................................................... 76 14. Setup users .................................................................................................................................... 77 15. TMI tool ........................................................................................................................................ 78

15.1. Units .................................................................................................................................... 78 15.2. Statistics .............................................................................................................................. 79

16. Check for updates ......................................................................................................................... 80 17. Translation .................................................................................................................................... 81 18. Recovery/Update settings Graph board......................................................................................... 82 19. Read settings Graph board ............................................................................................................ 84 20. LogFile reports .............................................................................................................................. 85 21. Environment options ..................................................................................................................... 86 22. Uninstall the software ................................................................................................................... 87 23. Software Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 88 24. Use the unicode language ............................................................................................................. 89 25. First start up .................................................................................................................................. 90 26. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 91

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26.1. Error while receiving the data ............................................................................................. 91 26.2. Error while receiving the string ........................................................................................... 91 26.3. Value Key Registry not found ............................................................................................. 92 26.4. Port not selected .................................................................................................................. 93 26.5. Impossible open port ........................................................................................................... 93 26.6. Impossible to save the data .................................................................................................. 93 26.7. Maximum number of connections ....................................................................................... 93 26.8. No dongles detected ............................................................................................................ 94 26.9. General error ........................................................................................................................ 94 26.10. Some statistic calculus are not showed ........................................................................... 94

27. Statistics calculation ...................................................................................................................... 95 27.1. Average ............................................................................................................................... 95 27.2. Standard Deviation .............................................................................................................. 95 27.3. Coefficient of Variation ....................................................................................................... 95 27.4. 2Sigma ................................................................................................................................. 95 27.5. Range standard .................................................................................................................... 95 27.6. Confidence Interval ............................................................................................................. 95 27.7. Median ................................................................................................................................. 95 27.8. Cp ........................................................................................................................................ 95 27.9. CpL ...................................................................................................................................... 96 27.10. CpU ................................................................................................................................. 96 27.11. Cpk ................................................................................................................................. 96 27.12. THigh .............................................................................................................................. 96 27.13. TLow .............................................................................................................................. 96 27.14. LSL ................................................................................................................................. 96 27.15. USL ................................................................................................................................. 96

28. Instruments .................................................................................................................................... 97 28.1. EC Bust Tester 13-6x-00-000x ............................................................................................ 97 28.2. Compression Tester 17-76 ................................................................................................... 98 28.3. Crush Tester 17-60 ............................................................................................................ 100 28.4. Tensile Tester 84-76 .......................................................................................................... 101 28.5. Bending Resistance Tester 75-25 ...................................................................................... 103 28.6. BQM 17-35........................................................................................................................ 105 28.8. Micrometer Series 49-50 / 49-52 ....................................................................................... 106 28.9. Micrometer Series 49-76 / 49-77 ....................................................................................... 106 28.10. Micrometer Series 49-56 .............................................................................................. 106 28.11. Bekk Smoothness Tester 58-05 .................................................................................... 106 28.12. Friction Tester 32-07 .................................................................................................... 107 28.13. Internal Bond Tester 80-20 ........................................................................................... 107 28.14. Print-Surf Roughness 58-06.......................................................................................... 107 28.15. ED Tear Tester 83-20/21 .............................................................................................. 108 28.16. Short Span Compression 17-34 (only results) .............................................................. 108 28.17. Crease Board Stiffness Tester 79-11............................................................................. 108 28.18. Horizontal Tensile Tester 84-58 ................................................................................... 109 28.19. Horizontal Tensile Tester 84-56 ................................................................................... 110 28.20. Bendtsen Tester 58-27 .................................................................................................. 110 28.21. Crush Tester 17-56 ....................................................................................................... 111

29. List cables in order to use GraphMaster...................................................................................... 113 30. TMI Group Company Addresses ................................................................................................ 114


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1. Introduction The software has been designed to be used with different instruments.

It is a flexible package that we hope you will find reliable and easy to use, enabling you to get

maximum productivity and use from your instrument.

This manual describes the various features of the software and how to use them.

This manual is to be used in conjunction with the instrument instructions.

As GraphMaster™ Software is a Windows-based package, a basic understanding of Microsoft

Windows is assumed.

The design of this software is subject to continuous development. Consequently, this software may

incorporate minor changes in detail from the information contained in this manual.

The software version number in your CD-ROM may be higher as TMI-Büchel BV reserves the right to

update the software at any time.

In all correspondence concerning this software, please quote the version number as given on the CD-

ROM or About window or on the footer of print page.

If there are any queries about the software and its usage, please contact your local TMI-Büchel BV

representative.


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2. Getting started Connect the instrument to the PC (see Connections page 9)

Plug the dongle (software key) in to a USB port

Install the software (see Installation/Update pag.11)

Run the software GraphMaster

Select the language and confirm

Select the instrument and the procedure from List Procedures on GraphMaster window. Open

test or move it on Favorite list and then start.

Select the hardware setting and confirm the configuration.

Set the parameters from the instrument

Start the test from the instrument

During the test the screen can display the graph of the raw data

At the end of the test the graph is rescaled automatically and the result will be displayed

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3. Connections The instrument may be connected to a serial port or a USB port using the USB to Serial converter.

For more information, read the user’s manual of the instrument and the appropriate section of the

instrument on this manual.

Check on List cables in order to use GraphMaster page 113 the appropriate cable for your instruments.


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4. PC specification In order to run GraphMaster™ software the following minimum computer specifications are required:

4.1. Minimum specification Pentium P-III 500Mhz or better (or equivalent alternative i.e. AMD)

128Mb of RAM

30Mb of free space to install software and as much additional free space as possible for

storing data.

CD-ROM drive (only to install the software).

SVGA 15 monitor in 16-bit color at 1024 x 768

USB port for the software key

9-pin RS-232 serial port

Or

USB port with a USB to Serial converter (optional).

4.2. Recommended System Pentium P-IV 3Ghz or better (or equivalent alternative i.e. AMD)

1 Gb RAM

100 Mb free hard disk space

CD-ROM drive (only to install the software).

17” SVGA monitor in 16-bit color at 1280 x 960

Laser/Inkjet Printer

USB port for the software key

9-pin RS-232 serial port

Or

USB port with a USB to Serial converter (optional).

4.3. Operating Systems Microsoft Windows: 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10.

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5. Installation/Update Close all running applications.

To install on a network it is necessary to be connected with administrative privileges.

Insert CD supplied into input device.

Software installation should start automatically, but if the auto-play function is not available it will be

necessary to start manually from File Setup.exe present on the CD.

Select the language to use during the installation

Confirm the presentation window


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Confirm or select a new destination folder for the software

Confirm or select a new Start menu folder for the software

Select the additional tasks, to create a desktop icon and a Quick Launch icon

Confirm your choices

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The setup is completed and the GraphMaster is installed on your PC.

At the end of the installation the software will launch automatically if the Launch Application is

checked.


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6. Dongle (software key) All software installations come with an installation CD and a dongle (software key).

The software key needs to be plugged in so the software can read the information programmed into it.

That information tells the software what functionality has been purchased and can therefore be

unlocked in the software. If the software key is unplugged, the software will run with some limitations.

Therefore, in order to use the software with all features, it must remain plugged into the computer.

The dongle doesn’t require drivers however the first time the dongle is plugged, the PC needs to install

the device, and this operation can take few minutes.

Please wait until the device is installed.

Without the dongle, the software can be run with the followed limitations:

- Max 10 tests for each series

- The database will show only the first 20 records

- All the printouts have the watermark “DEMO VERSION”

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7. GraphMaster software After Installation the GraphMaster icon will have been placed on the start menu.

GraphMaster has 6 different panels. To active the requires panel a simply click on the menu or using

the hotkey, key ALT + underline letter, e.g. ALT+F to active the Favorite Procedure panel.

The menu can be resized through the splitter, incresing or decresing the number of items on menu.


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7.1. Favorite procedures

The panel Favorite procedure allows a quick start of the favorite procedures.

Using the context menu (right click of the mouse) allows to rename the description, delete the

procedure from the list or select Autorun.

When a procedure is Autorun (flashlight icon) it will open automatically when the software

GraphMaster starts.

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7.2. List procedures

The panel List procedures shows all instruments and procedures available.

Enter a string to search the required procedures.

Using the context menu (right click of the mouse) allows to start the Test or the Database of the

procedure or Add the procedure into the Favorite list.

With a double click on the procedure or selecting Add to favorite, the procedure will be added on

Favorite list.

Click on the button New procedure to create a new procedure.


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7.2.1. New Procedure

The function New procedure allows the user to create new procedure to interface GraphMaster with all

kind of instrument with a RS232 ouput.

The tab Procedure allows to define the procedure name or the instrument name, to identificate the

procedure in the list.

N. Results are the number of columns added on the software.

N. Parameters are the number of value shown on the right side of the software

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7.2.2. Instrument

The tab Instrument allows to define the communication settings.

Note

The Port number is not saved and it will select from the Graph software.


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7.2.3. String

The tab String allows to define the settings to identify the message and the fields.

Identification fields, fixed width or delimited. If delimited the delimiter must be specify.

Start Message can be useful to extract only one message from a stream.

Example

During the test the instrument sends all the readings and at the end it sends the final results.

Request message can be sent by a CTS trigger or manual (the user press a button)

Validated message to confirm the received

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Multi-Line is used for data strings that have more than one line due to the large amount of data being

transmitted. Each line may contain one or more test results for different properties measured by an

instrument.

Enter the total number of lines transmitted by the selected Instrument.

Enter either the number of characters for each line of data OR the end of line characters. For example

(<CR>) or (;)

The string messages accept all alphanumeric chars, ASCII code between brackets (example [13][10])

or mnemonic string

Mnemonic Code Description ASCII code

<SP> Space 32

<CR> Carriage Return 13

<LF> Line Feed 10

<TAB> Horizontal Tab 9

<BS> Backspace 8

<EOT> End of Transmission 4

<ETX> End of Text 3

<STX> Start of Text 2


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7.2.4. Results

The tabs Results allow to define for each result the caption, the unit, the multiply and the extraction

settings.

There are two types of results:

Machine : The value read from the instrument

Formula : The value is calculated

Click on field formula to edit string.

The function Creation Formula allows the user to create the formula to calculate the result.

7.2.5. Test port

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Test port panel allows to monitor the communication with the instrument.

When the Connect is highlighted the serial port is ready to receive or send data.

The Send button allows to send a message to the instrument.

CTS and DSR lines will be highlighted when the status is high.

The ASCII allows to swap the panel for easier the identification of fields.


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7.2.6. Parameters

The tabs Parameters allow to define for each parameter the caption, the unit, the multiply and the

extraction settings

There are two types of results:

Machine : The value read from the instrument

User input : The value is enter by the operator

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7.3. User

The panel User allows to:

User (page 81)

Setup users (page 77)


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7.4. Service

The panel Service allows to:

Translation (page 81)

TMI tool (page 78)

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Check for updates (page 80)

LogFile (page 85)

Read (page 84)

Check Readings


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7.5. Configuration

The panel Configuration allows to:

Environment options (page 86 )

Select type Database

Programming instrument

Change Password

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7.6. Information

The panel Information allows to:

GraphMaster help

GraphMaster manual

Visit TMI Web Site

Software Information


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8. Test Software

8.1. Main screen

The main window is divided into four sections:

- Toolbar and menu section

- Graph section

- Data section

- Parameters section

If the Test software is already open with the same instrument selected on GraphMaster a followed

message will be showed:

If the user select No the application will be closed.

If the user select Yes a new instrument can be configured.

When a second instrument is configured the software always showed a window to select from which

instrument the data will be collected.

Graph section

Data section

Param

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Toolbar and menu section

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To delete an instrument, first select it and then press “Remove” button or the key Del

To add a new instrument press the “Add” button or the key Ins.


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8.1.1. Graph section

The Graph section can display two different graphs:

- The curves graph (only with compatible instruments)

- The trend graph

From View on main menu, it is possible to hide the trend graph and/or the curves graph.

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Graph Curves

The unit system and the axis values are configured in Options.

If you position the mouse on the graph is possible read the X and Y values in the windows at the top of

parameters section.


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Graph Trend

Right-click on the graph to select chart type, line, bars or polar.

The value of the X-axis is configured on Data entry.

The unit system of the X-axis, the range axis and the colors are configured in Graph Options.

Line

Bars

Polar

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8.1.2. Data section

In the Data section it is possible to scroll down the values acquired during the session.

Clicking on any value in a row will display the selected curve.

The unit system is configured in Options.

The number and the order of results are configured in Options.

The number and the order of statistics calculated are configured in Options.

The dimensions of the data and statistics tables may be customized by placing the cursor on the

appropriate line to be moved, holding down the left mouse key and dragging the line to the required

position.

8.1.3. Parameters section

In the Parameters section it is possible to read the parameters of the session selected on the instrument.

In the upper area there are two windows that display the X and Y values of the position of the mouse or

the point on the curve.


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8.2. Trend graph Properties The Graph Properties box allows the user to change the configuration of the trend graph.

To show the Graph properties, right-click on the graph trend and select Properties.

8.2.1. Axis X

The bottom axis labels can show the number of tests or the measurement distance.

The units can be chosen from the prefix list or can be entered manually.

Example

Axis X = N.Test

Axis X = Distance measurement = 2.5in

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Once the value has been set, click OK to re-draw the graph. Clicking Cancel will close the option graph

without changing the graph's scales.

8.2.2. Scale X

To re-scale the graph manually, enter in the required ranges by typing them into the relevant text boxes.

Once the ranges have been set, click OK to re-scale the graph. Clicking Cancel will close the option

graph without changing the graph's scales.

Selecting Auto-Scale will automatically re-scale the graph.

8.2.3. Scale Y

To re-scale the graph manually, enter the values into the required ranges by typing them into the

relevant text boxes.

Selecting Auto-Scale will automatically re-scale the graph.

To change the number of the division line, enter the value by typing them into the relevant text box.


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Once the ranges and the division have been set, click OK to re-scale the graph. Clicking Cancel will

close the option graph without changing the graph's scales.

8.2.4. Grid

To change the grid aspect, select your choice into the relevant boxes.

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8.2.5. Colors

To change the color aspect, select your choice into the relevant boxes.

Click on Default to recall the factory selection.

Select White background on print to disable the background color selection on the printout.

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8.3. New

Click on the New icon on the toolbar or choose the New option under the File menu to save the

actual session and to start a new one.

NOTE

When you start a new session with the instrument (only curves), the software will automatically call a

New procedure.

8.4. Delete

Click on the Delete icon on the toolbar or choose the Delete option under the Edit menu to

delete the selected test.

NOTE

It is NOT possible to restore a deleted test

When the test is interrupted or a full scale reading is detected during the test, the software

automatically calls the Delete procedure.

If you Delete a test on the instrument, it is NOT deleted on the software

8.5. Preview

Click on the Preview icon on the toolbar or choose the Preview option under the File menu to

see the print preview of the report.

8.6. Print

Click on the Print icon on the toolbar or choose the Print option under the File menu to print

the report.

8.7. Copy Graph

Click on the Copy graph icon on the toolbar or choose the Copy Graph option under the

Edit menu to copy the graph to the clipboard and paste it into another Windows application which

supports the Windows Cut & Paste.

8.8. Cursor on Curve Available only with the instruments with graphics function.

Click on the Cursor on Curve icon on the toolbar or choose the Cursor on Curve option under

the Graph menu to read the X and Y values of the curve whenever the mouse cursor is placed on the

graph.

Click again to remove the Cursor on Curve and read the X and Y values of the position of the mouse.

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8.9. Single Available only with the instruments with graphics function.

Click on the Single icon on the toolbar or choose the Single option under the Graph menu to

show just the curve on the graph.

Click again to show all the session curves.

8.10. Average Available only with the instruments with graphics function.

Click on the Average icon on the toolbar or choose the Average option under the Graph menu to

show the Average curve on the graph.

8.11. Analysis Available only with the instruments with graphics function.

Click on the Analysis icon on the toolbar or choose the Analysis option under the Graph menu

to show the analysis section.

Within the analysis it is possible to set two points on the curve, either by typing the value or keeping

press the key Ctrl+right/left-click on the graph.

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Average Average readings within the two points

Min Minimum peak within the two points

Max Maximum peak within the two points

Slope Slope of the lines that cross the two points

Intercepts Intercept zero of the line that cross the two points

8.12. Create PDF

Click on the Create PDF icon on the toolbar or choose the Create PDF option under the File

menu to create a PDF document of the report.

8.13. Export Data

Click on the Export Data icon on the toolbar or choose the Export Data option under the File

menu to export the data.

The Export box allows the export the data directly to a Clipboard, Excel or Text file.

Copy to the Clipboard and paste into another Widows application which supports the Windows Cut &

Paste or directly on the GraphMaster™ chart to compare the curves.

Export the values directly to an Excel document to create your own graphs.

Create a text file with all values divided by a TAB and CR chars.

8.14. Hide/Show

Click on the Hide/Show icon on the toolbar or choose the Hide/Show option under the Edit

menu to exclude or included the selected result.

The hide values are excluded from the statistics and it is highlighted on the table.

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8.15. Demo

Available only when the software is running in dummy mode.

Click on the Demo icon on the toolbar to generate a dummy result.

8.16. Exit

Click on the Exit icon on the toolbar or choose the Exit option under the File menu to close the

GraphMaster™ software.


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8.17. Zoom

Left-click at the top left hand corner of the area you wish to zoom in on and, keeping the mouse button

pressed, drag out the rectangle to the bottom right hand corner of the zoom area. Releasing the mouse

button will zoom into the area selected.

To undo the zoom, double-click on the graph or press the left mouse button anywhere on the Chart area

and drag up and left with the mouse button depressed. Releasing the button will force a redraw of the

original Graph.

8.18. Scroll To scroll across the Graph, press and hold the right mouse button and drag the mouse in the direction

you wish to scroll the Graph. When you release the mouse button the Graph will remain at the new

location.

To undo the scroll, press the left mouse button anywhere on the Graph area and drag up and left with

the mouse button depressed. Release the button and the Graph will redraw to the originally defined

area.

8.19. Compare curves Choose the Compare option under the Edit menu to paste the curve on Clipboard to the actual graph.

8.20. Copy selected curve on clipboard Choose the Copy selected curve on clipboard under the Edit menu to copy the curve on Clipboard.

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8.21. Copy average curve on clipboard Choose the Copy average curve on clipboard under the Edit menu to copy the average curve on

Clipboard.

8.22. Load Master It allows recalling a test previously saved and compare it with the current session.

8.23. Save As Master It allows creating a Master file with all the information of the active session (values, Identification and

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8.24. Thickness Choose the Thickness under the View menu to show or hide the thickness window.

The function is enable only with compatible procedure

8.25. Specifications Choose the Specifications under the View menu to show or hide the graph trend and the settings from

parameter section.

8.26. Graph Choose the Graph under the View menu to show or hide the graph curves.

The function is enable only with compatible procedure

8.27. Table on left/bottom Choose the Table on left/bottom under the View menu to swap the data section table position on the

screen.

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8.28. Averaging curve

Choose the Averaging curve to smooth the curve. The changes have not effect on collecting data and it

can be changed in any time.

8.29. Insert parameters Some tests require extra parameters.

If the parameters can be different for each test, a pop-up window will be displayed.

After modifying the parameters, the result will be update.

From the database, this function is disabled.

If there are some parameters for the whole session, two boxes will be showed on the parameters

section.

After modifying, all results will be updated.

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8.30. Compare Statistics

8.30.1. Master Values

It shows the results of the Master series, included the statistics.

8.30.2. Compared Values

It shows difference of values between the currect session and the master session.

The units and the method of comparation can be changed in Options.

8.30.3. Options

It allows changing the behavior of the comparason.

Compare by Average The current values of the session will be comparated with the average of the master.

Single value Each values will be comparated with the same of the master.

Compare difference

Value The difference between the current and the master will be exspressed in value

% The difference between the current and the master will be exspressed in %

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Example

Current session Values

10 N

11 N

12 N

Average 11 N

Master session Values

12 N

13 N

11 N

Average 12 N

Compared statistics Values

-2 N

-1 N

0 N Compare by = Average

Compare difference = Value

Average -1 N

Compared Values

-2 N

-2 N

+1 N Compare by = Single values

Compare difference = Value

Average -1 N

Compared Values

-16.67 %

-8.33 %

0.00 % Compare by = Average

Compare difference = %

Average -8.33 %

Compared Values

-16.67 %

-15.38 %

9.09 % Compare by = Single values

Compare difference = %

Average -8.33 %


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9. Options

9.1. Graph

The Graph box allows the user to select the values for the X and Y axis.

To re-scale the graph manually, enter in the required ranges by typing them into the relevant text boxes.

Select Auto-Scale will automatically re-scale the graph.

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9.2. Units/Num. Digits

The Units/Num.Digits box allows the user to select the units and the number of decimal places to be

displayed and printed of the results, parameters and graph.

If number digits is Auto the software automatically selects the number of digits according the follow

schema.

Value Number digits

< 0.001 7

< 0.01 6

< 0.1 5

< 1 4

< 10 3

< 100 2

< 1000 1

=> 1000 0


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9.3. Results

The Results box allows the user to select the displayed results and choose the order.

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9.4. Statistics

The Statistics box allows the user to select the displayed statistics and choose the order.


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9.5. Colors

The Colors box allows the user to select the width and colors of curves via the standard Windows tool.

Select Auto color each curve to print the curves with different color for each tests.

Select White background to disable the selected color of the background on the printouts.

To recall the factory settings click on Default button.

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9.6. Database

The Database box allows the user to change the labels of data used to identify the sample.

Press Add new field to increase the number of fields.

NOTE

After a field is created will be NOT possible to delete it.

Only the first 5 fields will appear on the printout.

If the caption is empty the field will be hidden.

The function Add new field is not enable in the Database


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9.7. Software

If the Auto-save is selected all tests are saved automatically at the end of the session.

If the Auto-print is selected at the end of the session the report is printed.

If the Disable message limit tests reached is selected, the software will automatically start a new

session without showing any confirmation message.

If the Delete the reject test is selected, the software will automatically delete the test outside the limits.

When is not selected the test will be hidden.

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9.8. ToolBar

The ToolBar box allows the user to select the icons displayed on the ToolBar and choose the order.

If the check Show captions is not selected only the icons are showed without text.


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9.9. Calculus

Some procedures have a tab dedicated to adjusting the results parameters.

After any changes the results will be updated.

If the test is recalled form database this function is disabled.

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9.10. Current values

The Current Values box shows the last value received from the instrument and the rolling average.

The progress bar show the percentage of the tests done before the set number of test is reached.

If a test is not within the set invalid limits, the word ˝Rejected˝ is shown under Current Value.

If a test is within the set alert limits, the Current Value label is green otherwise is red.


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9.11. Data entry The Data entry box allows the user to enter the sample identifier and the limits setup.

If Show Automatically is selected, the window is shown each time a new session is started.

9.11.1. Identification

Identification allows the user to fill the fields to identify the sample.

When the instrument allows the user to enter an identification field the check box From Instrument is

showed.

When From Instrument is selected, the first field will be updated in according of instrument setting.

Show automatically allows making visible the Data Entry window every time a new series starts.

Load Profile allows recalling the Identification and Limits information, from a Profile file or from a

Master file

Save Profile allows storing the Identification and Limits information in a Profile file.

The file created can be store everywhere and even share with other users.

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9.11.2. Limits

Number Tests is the number of tests after which the session will close or a message is showed.

If the value is 0, the function is disabled.

Target result allows the user to select which result should be considered on analysis.

Target value is the value used to calculate the % alert limit.

Alert limits can be defined by % or absolute value.

To disable the alert limits, enter the same value for both.

Invalid limits are used to reject the values.

The number of rejected tests will be shown on dedicated section.

To disable the invalid limits, enter the same value for both.

On the trend chart the line target value and two alert limits will be plotted.

NOTE

The unit used for the limits is the same selected in Options.


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9.12. Hardware configuration

The Instrument box allows the user to select the Port Number to which the instrument is connected.

Depending on the instrument connected, other parameters can also be selected.

Auto Detect function is showed only the instrument is compatible.

The Filter box is showed only when the instrument connected allows importing the curve.

The N. Points on the curve is the number of points used to save/draw the curves.

The N. Reading Filter is the number of readings used to smooth the curve.

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The Barcode Reader allows the user to enable a Barcode reader.

Start new series automatic allow to start a new series every time a new code is received.

Target Field allows to select the field where the code received will be copied.

The Identification is showed only when is possible receive some fields from the instrument.

The Identification allows the user to select the target field of the data sent by the instrument.


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The Units box is showed only when is possible to receive the results with different units.

The Unit box allows to select the unit selected on instrument.

9.12.1. Auto Detect instrument The Auto Detect instrument function allows the user to auto configure the software in according to the

instrument connected.

To detect the instrument, turn off it and connect the serial cable.

The software will scan the PC to find all serial ports available.

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Turn ON the instrument

When the instrument is found, an information message is shown.

When the procedure is done, press next to save the configuration


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9.13. Page setup

The Page Setup function allows the user to customize the print report.

Logo allows you to insert a picture file into your report. Clicking the browse button will display a

standard open dialog box.

Simply find the picture you wish to insert and click open.

Supported picture types are:

- Bitmaps (.bmp)

- GIF Images (.gif)

- JPG Images (.jpg)

- Metafiles (.wmf)

- Enhanced metafiles (.emf)

- Icons (.ico)

Title allows you to insert a phrase instead a picture into your report.

9.14. View configuration The View configuration box allows the user to view the procedure configuration and the software

configuration.

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10. Software GraphDB

10.1. Main

The main window is divided on four sections:

-Toolbar and menu section

- Filter section

- Data section

- Session section

In the Filter section, it is possible to choose the criteria for filtering the Data section

In the Data section it is possible to scroll the database and open the session on the Graph by double-

clicking.

All test sessions that conform to the criteria entered in the filter section will be listed.

It is possible change the order of the list by clicking on any column title.

To invert the system order (increasing / decreasing), click column title again.

Dimensions of the columns may be customized by placing the cursor on the appropriate column divider

line inside the title field, holding down the left mouse key and dragging the line to the required

position.

The columns can be drag to change the position.

Toolbar and menu section

Filter section

Data section

Session section


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Click on the small arrow on the top-left corner to show the Select columns windows.

The Select columns window allows hiding or showing the column in the grid.

In the Session section, it is possible to read the parameters and the average of the selected session of the

Data section.

The unit system for average is configured in Options.

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10.2. Open

Click on the Open icon on the toolbar or choose the Open option under the File menu to open

the session on Graph.

NOTE

It is possible open a session with a double click on the table.

10.3. Export

The Export box exports the record directly to Clipboard, Excel, Text file or Database Access.

Copy on the Clipboard and paste into another Windows application which supports the Windows Cut

& Paste function.

Export the values directly to an Excel document.

Create a text file with all values divided by a TAB and CR characters.

Create or update a Database Access with all new records.


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10.4. Rename

Click on the Rename icon on the toolbar or choose the Rename option under the File menu to change

the values of the identification data.

10.5. Delete

Click on the Delete icon on the toolbar or choose the Delete option under the File menu to

delete the session.

10.6. Preview

Click on the Preview icon on the toolbar or choose the Preview option under the File menu to

see the print preview of the list of all session filtered and sorting.

10.7. Print

Click on the Print icon on the toolbar or choose the Print option under the File menu to print

the list of all session filtered and sorting.

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10.8. Statistics

Once the required specimens have been filtered, clicking on the Statistics icon on the toolbar

or choose Statistics option under the Options menu will allow the user to create a statistic using one of

the specimen results. A box will be displayed allowing the user to select which result to base the

statistic on.

To select the result to use, click on the result name within the list and click on the OK button.

10.8.1. Statistics page

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10.8.1. Single results

The window calculated the statistics of the single results of all batch.

10.8.2. SPC Charts

10.8.3. Trend

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10.8.4. Options Identification

Colors Lines

10.9. Exit

Click on the Exit icon on the toolbar or choose the Exit option under the File menu to close the

GraphDB software.

10.10. Refresh database Choose the Refresh database under the Edit menu to update the query.

This function is useful on network environment where many users save the data on the same database.

10.11. Filter Click on the Filter icon on the section filter or choose the Filter option under the Edit menu to enable

the criteria filter.

10.12. Show all Click on the Show All icon on the section filter or choose the Show All option under the Edit menu to

delete the filter.


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11. Preview

Use the arrow buttons to scroll the pages.

Use the pull-down bar to arrange the view of the page on screen.

Use the Setting button to change the print configuration.

Use the PDF button to create a PDF document

Use the Print button to print the pages.

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12. About

Folder application is the full path to where the executable file is located.

Folder database is the full path to where the data are saved.

Folder application is the full path to where the language database is located.

Click on the path string to explore the folder.


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13. User Selection

The window User Selection allows to select the user, enter the password and select settings to access.

The window is automaticaly showed when the software starts.

NOTE:

If there are no users the window is not showed.

If there are no settings the list settings is disabled.

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14. Setup users

The window Setup Users allows to create/delete/edit the users and choose the level of permission.

The window Settings Setup allows to create/edit the new setting.


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15. TMI tool

15.1. Units

Select the units on the top tabs

Select the input unit on the left box

Input the value on the the top left box

Select the output unit on the right box

The output value is automatic update on the blue

box on the top right.

Format allows to change the format of the output

string:

General General number format. The value is converted to the shortest possible decimal

string using fixed or scientific format. Trailing zeros are removed from the resulting

string, and a decimal point appears only if necessary. The resulting string uses fixed

point format if the number of digits to the left of the decimal point in the value is less

than or equal to the specified precision, and if the value is greater than or equal to

0.00001. Otherwise the resulting string uses scientific format, and the Digits

parameter specifies the minimum number of digits in the exponent (between 0 and

4).

Exponent Scientific format. The value is converted to a string of the form "-d.ddd...E+dddd".

The resulting string starts with a minus sign if the number is negative, and one digit

always precedes the decimal point. The "E" exponent character in the resulting string

is always followed by a plus or minus sign and two digits. The total number of digits

before the exponent in the resulting string is given by the Digits parameter (between

1 and 15).

Fixed Fixed point format. The value is converted to a string of the form "-ddd.ddd...". The

resulting string starts with a minus sign if the number is negative, and at least one

digit always precedes the decimal point. The number of digits after the decimal point

is given by the Digits parameter--it must be between 0 and 15. If the number of digits

to the left of the decimal point is greater than the specified precision, the resulting

value will use scientific format.

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15.2. Statistics

Enter all the values on the top box separate from

any chars, except 0123456789eE-+,.

Press F5 to see the statistics values on the right side

and all values on the left side.

Some statistic calculates require the limits and the

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16. Check for updates The Check for updates function allows the user to check if the latest version is running.

This function required an internet connection.

Firewall settings or antivirus can disable this function.

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17. Translation

ATTENTION

Administrative privileges are

required to change the phrases.

The Translate software allows the

user to modify all the phrases on the

software.

To change the phrase, select the

language to change on the pull-down

menu near the Save button (right

side) and click on the phrase to

modify.

On the edit box near the Save button (right side) input the new phrase and press Enter to confirm.

To filter the list of the phrases, select the language to filter in the pull-down menu near the Filter button

(left side).

Input the filter-key in the edit box near the Filter button (left side), and then press Enter to filter.

Click on the Empty icon on the toolbar or choose the Empty option under the Tools menu to show just

the phrases without translation of selected language (right side).

When you have translated some or all the words, please send by email the file, Traslate.mdb to

Buchel, and we will incorporate your translations into the CD ROMs that we distribute.

Select Open Folder Translate.mdb under Tools menu to find the file translate.mdb.

If you have any difficulties, please contact Buchel.

If the PC has an internet connection with Outlook configured, you can select Send under the Tools

menu to create automatically an e-mail.

Note:

If the software displays the

message below, select Yes to send

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18. Recovery/Update settings Graph board

There are two options:

Recovery The board will be set in

according of the default

settings of the instrument

Update The board can be set with

different parameters

Click on Program button to confirm.

Table default settings

Item Description Baud rate Length Input Note

13-6x Bust Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog

75-25 Bending Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog

17-60 Crush Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog

84-76 Tensile Strength 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog + Counter

17-76/77 Compression Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog + Counter

17-35 Board Quality Tester 19200 13 Bit 2 Analog Not used

49-56 Micrometer 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog Not used

84-58 Horizontal Tensile Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog

17-35 Board Quality Tester 115 200 12 Bit 1 Analog

Turn OFF the instrument and confirm the message

Check the parameters and confirm.

Turn ON the instrument to download the

configuration.

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19. Read settings Graph board

Set the serial port where the instrument is connected and press Open

port.

Press Read configuration

Turn OFF the instrument and confirm the message

Turn ON the instrument to read the configuration

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20. LogFile reports LogFile reports allows to enable

the creation of a chronology of the

activities to easier the

identification of the problems.

The activities are show on the grid

with different colors in according

of the type (normal, error,

warning, hint, debug).

The function Search allows to

enter a string and highlight the cell contained the string.

Click to Find next to move the cursor at the next row contained the string.

Enable creation LogFile

If it’s checked the LogFile.txt will be created.

Delete LogFile

Delete the LogFile.txt

If the LogFile.txt doesn’t exist, the function is disabled.

Create report bugs

Creates a compressed file with all bug information

Send Mail

Creates a compressed file with all of the information and automatically opens outlook to send the mail.

The function FlushFile allows saving all strings received from serial port into a text file.

Activated the function Multi threads type to reduce the logging delays.

Remove the function Multi threads type to reduce the use of the resources.

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21. Environment options

Main folder

Contains the address to the folder where the software will save all the data.

The user must be have full privileges to write/read on the folder.

Translation

Contains the address to the folder where all translated phrases are contained.

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22. Uninstall the software To remove the software from the PC, select “Uninstall

GraphMaster” from the Start menu.

Confirm or cancel the uninstall process.

At the end of procedure the software is completely removed

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23. Software Characteristics Software size: 30Mb

Database format: MDB (Microsoft Access)

MDB database format

Database size: 77Kb for each session of 20 tests at 200 point curve

Database type: Microsoft Access 2000/2002

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24. Use the unicode language To show the Unicode languages (example Chinese), the PC must be configured to support the extended

languages.

If PC is not configured, please follow the below procedure.

NOTE

This procedure uses Windows XP. If you have different

operating system, the windows and the labels may be

different.

First open the Control Panel dialog box by clicking on

the Start button, and then click on Control Panel. By

default the Control Panel opens in the New Category

View.

If that is the case, click on Date, Time, Language, and

Regional Options under Pick a category.

If not, you can either click on Switch to Category View

to bring it up, or work in the Classic

View (in that case just double click on the Regional and

Language Options icon to open the Regional and

Language Options dialog box;

You get the Regional and Language Options dialog box.

Click on the Languages tab.

Check the box for Install East Asian Languages under

Supplemental language support. Then click Apply and OK.

Once the language files have been installed, click on the

Advanced tab.

Select the language on Language for non-Unicode programs.

Press OK to confirm the setting.


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25. First start up

The first time the software is started, the user has to choose the language.

When you choose Test from Start panel, the Configuration Hardware window is showed.

After confirming the Configuration, the software is ready to collect the data.

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26. Troubleshooting

26.1. Not data received There are several reasons if the software doesn’t receive any data.

COM port not correct. Check the Hardware settings

Procedure not correct. The software collects the data according the procedure selected, if the instrument

connected is different no data will be collected.

COM port settings not correct.

Check the Hardware settings. If enable uses the auto-detect function.

Procedure selected not correct.

Check if the item code of the instrument match with the code of the procedure selected.

Machine settings not correct.

Many of our instruments have the RS232 output selectable. The output should be set to Graph.

Serial cable not correct. (Instrument with serial output)

In the group we are using two different standards, some instruments require the simple Null Modem

cable and other the simple straight through cable.

Check according with the List cables in order to use GraphMasterr page 29

Driver not installed properly. (Instrument with USB output or with USB-RS232 converter)

Please check in the device manager if all devices are working properly.

To open the device manager Run the “mmc devmgmt.msc“

The standard drivers for the TMI instruments can be find in the folder “Drivers” of the CD.

Or they can be download at the link: https://www.testingmachines.com/drivers

26.2. Error while receiving the data

This error occurs when the PC does not receive data from the instrument.

Try repeating the test. If the problem continues, switch off the instrument and switch on.

26.3. Error while receiving the string

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This error occurs when the PC does not receive all data from the instrument.

Try repeating the test. If the problem continues, switch off the instrument and switch on.

26.4. Value Key Registry not found

This error occurs when the software is not able to read the values in the registry.

You need to re-install the software GraphMaster from the CD.

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26.5. Port not selected

This error occurs when there is no port selected; select Configuration hardware to choose the port.

26.6. Impossible open port

This error occurs when it is not possible to open the port because it is busy or it doesn’t exist. Check

the configuration.

26.7. Impossible to save the data

This error occurs when the user doesn’t have the privilege to edit the database file.

Check the user privilege on the database folder.

26.8. Maximum number of connections

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26.9. No dongles detected

If you receive a message upon GraphMaster startup that the dongle is missing, please first verify that it

is plugged in and the green light is on.

You may also wish to try using the key in a different USB port.

Last you may check the presence of the HID Dongle into the Devices and Printers windows.

26.10. General error

This error occurs every time the software raises an unexpected error (on the example a “Range check

error”)

Select Ignore to try to skip the error and continue the process

Select Retry to try to repeat the function

Select Abort to close the application

26.11. Some statistic calculus are not showed

Some statistic calculus (Cp, CpU, CpL, Cpk, THigh and TLow) need the limits values to be calculated.

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27. Statistics calculation

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27.6. Confidence Interval

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27.8. Cp

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27.9. CpL

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28. Instruments

28.1. EC Bust Tester 13-6x-00-000x Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).

Configuration hardware: The RS232 parameter on the instrument must be set to Graph.

Data collected: Results, Parameters and Curves

Auto-detection configuration: Yes

Configuration RS232: The baud rate is configurable, the default value is 115200

Burst Tester

Results

Name Description Unit

Pressure Max pressure [Pressure]

Bending Height at max pressure [Length]

Volume Volume at max pressure cm3

Time Time at max pressure sec

Index Index burst tester kPa.m2/gr

Energy Energy at max pressure J/m2

4C+E 4*Cover grammage + Max Pressure

Pressure Cor Pressure with membrane correction (only with

firmware > 2.5f

[Pressure]

Axis

Name

Pressure

Bending

Volume

Time


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28.2. Compression Tester 17-76 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).

Configuration hardware: The Output parameter on the instrument must be set to Graph.




CCT / CLT / ECT Edge Crust Test / PAT Pin Adhesion Test / RCT Ring Crush Test

Results


Max Force Max force [Force]

End Force Force at end test [Force]

Deformation@Max Length sample at max force [Extension]

Deformation@End Length sample at end test [Extension]

Force/Dimension Force at max divided dimension [Force/Length]

Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

CMT / Peak Height / Peak Load / SQL / Stack Load

Results






Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

FCT Flat Crush Test

Results






Force/Area Force at max divided area [Force/Area]

Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

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Corrugate cores/pipe

Results


Internal Diameter [Extension]

Force@5% deflection [Force]

Force@25% deflection [Force]

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Time

Add parameters


Internal Diameter Sample Internal Diameter [Extension]


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28.3. Crush Tester 17-60 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).






Results







Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

CMT

Results






Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

FCT Flat Crush Test

Results







N.Peaks Number of peaks detected during the test

1Peak Force Force at 1st peak [Force]

1Peak Force/Area Force at 1st peak divided area [Force/Area]

1Peak Force Force at Max peak [Force]

1Peak Force Force at Max peak divided area [Force/Area]

Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

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28.4. Tensile Tester 84-76 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Tensile Strength (Break)

Results


Force Max force [Force]

Extension Extension at max force [Extension]

Elongation Elongation at max force %

Time Time at max force sec

Work Energy at max force N/mm2

Strength Max force divided sample width [Force/Extension]

TEA J/m2

Tidx J/g

Eidx J/Kg

BreakL M

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

Tensile Strength (Peel)

Results





Time Time at max force sec

Force@Ext1 Force at extension 1 [Force]

Force@Ext1 Force at extension 2 [Force]

Peak Min Minimum peak from two extensions [Force]

Peak Max Maximum peak from two extensions [Force]

Average Force Average force from two extensions [Force]

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

Add parameters


Extension 1 First extension point [Extension]

Extension 2 Second extension point [Extension]


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Plastic film

Results


Thickness [Extension]

Tensile Strength [Strees]

Elongation@Break %

Yield Strength [Strees]

Secant_Modulus [Strees]

Elastic_Modulus [Strees]

Tensile Strength@Brk [Strees]

Yield Elong. %

Peak Force Max force [Force]

Peak Elongation Elongation at max force %

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

Stress

Add parameters




Thickness Sample thickness [Extension]

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28.5. Bending Resistance Tester 75-25 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Bending Tester

Results


Force@Max Max force [Force]

Angle Angle at max force °

Stiffness Stiffness at max force Nmm

Axis

Name

Force

Angle

Time

Bending Tester (Taber unit)

Results


Taber unit Taber value gf.cm

Axis

Name

Force

Angle

Time

Bending Tester (Modulus of elasticity)

Results


Thickness Sample thickness [Length]


Angle Angle at max force °

Stiffness Stiffness at max force Nmm

Taber unit Taber value gf.cm

Young’s Mod.E Elastic Young’s modulus N/mm2

Gurley Stiff. Gurley Stiffness mgf

Axis

Name

Force

Angle

Time

Add parameters


Thickness Sample thickness [Length]


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Bending Tester (Modulus Test)

Results



Angle@Max Angle at max force °

Force@10° Force at 10 degree [Force]






Axis

Name

Force

Angle

Time

Bending Tester (Crease Test)

Results



Angle@Max Angle at max force °

Force@End Force after 15 seconds at 90° [Force]

Axis

Name

Force

Angle

Time

105



2008

28.6. BQM 17-35 Serial cable: Serial cable BQM (Buchel code 611-0xx).




Configuration RS232: -

Board Quality Tester

Results


BQM BQM value KN/m

Max Piezo Max value piezo mV

Max Frequency Max value frequency Hz

Axis

Name

Piezo

BQM

Frequency

Time


2008

106


28.8. Micrometer Series 49-50 / 49-52 Serial cable: Printer cable MI2x 25p male - 9 p male (Buchel code 611-058)

Configuration hardware: The output parameter on the instrument must be set to Printer.

Data collected: Results

Auto-detection configuration: No

Configuration RS232: The baud rate, parity and Data bit are configurable, the default

values are Baud rate=4800 Parity=Even Data Bit=7

Results


Thickness Sample thickness [Thickness]

28.9. Micrometer Series 49-76 / 49-77 Serial cable: Serial cable 1:1 (Buchel code 611-054)

Configuration hardware: -




Results



28.10. Micrometer Series 49-56 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).


Data collected: Results and Parameters



Results



Ply Thickness Ply thickness (only with firmware > 1.0.2) [Thickness]

28.11. Bekk Smoothness Tester 58-05 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Results


Seconds [Bekk] Bekk value sec

107



2008

28.12. Friction Tester 32-07 Serial cable: Serial cable 1:1 (Buchel code 611-054)





Results


Statistic Peak Force Statistic Peak value [force]

Kinetic Average Average Force Kinetic value [force]

Statistic Peak Coefficient Friction Statistic Peak value COF

Kinetic Average Average Coefficient Friction Kinetic value COF

Parameters

Name Value Note

Sled mass g Input User

28.13. Internal Bond Tester 80-20 Serial cable: Serial cable 1:1 (Buchel code 611-054)





Results


Energy Energy value [energy]

Units

Name Value

Energy kg-cm

ft-lb

J/sq-m

28.14. Print-Surf Roughness 58-06 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Results


Roughness Roughness value Um

Parameters

Name Value Note

Test mode Roughness / Permanence

Clamping pressure kPa / Custom

Backing Soft / Hard

Range Normal / High


2008

108


28.15. ED Tear Tester 83-20/21 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Results


Sheet Force Tear force single sheet [force]

Force Tear force sample [force]

Tear Index Tear Index sample [TearIndex]

Parameters

Name Value Note

Range [Force]

Sheet n

Grammage [Grammage]

28.16. Short Span Compression 17-34 (only results) Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).





Results


Force Force [force]

Strength Max force divided sample width [Force/Extension]

Compression Index Strength divided sample grammage Nm/g

28.17. Crease Board Stiffness Tester 79-11 Serial cable: Serial cable 1:1 (Buchel code 611-054)





Results


Force Force [force]

109



2008

28.18. Horizontal Tensile Tester 84-58 Serial cable: Serial cable null modem without handshaking (Buchel code 611-

053).






Results





Strength Max force divided sample width N/mm

TEA J/m2

Tidx J/g

Eidx J/Kg

Stiff Stiffness KN/m

E-Mod Elastic module Mpa

BreakL m

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

Plastic film

Results


Thickness [Extension]

Tensile Strength [Strees]

Elongation@Break %

Yield Strength [Strees]

Secant_Modulus [Strees]

Elastic_Modulus [Strees]

Tensile Strength@Brk [Strees]

Yield Elong. %

Peak Force Max force [Force]

Peak Elongation Elongation at max force %

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

Stress

Add parameters




Thickness Sample thickness [Extension]


2008

110


28.19. Horizontal Tensile Tester 84-56 USB cable: USB cable Mini “B” plug (Buchel code 611-0xx).






Results





Strength Max force divided sample width N/mm

TEA J/m2

Tidx J/g

Eidx J/Kg

Stiff Stiffness KN/m

E-Mod Elastic module Mpa

Stiff.Ind. MNm/kg

Strength [Strees]

Axis

Name

Force

Extension

Elongation

Time

28.20. Bendtsen Tester 58-27 USB cable: USB cable Mini “B” plug (Buchel code 611-0xx).


Data collected: Results, Parameters



Results


Air Permeance Air Permeance [Flow]

Air Permeance Air Permeance [ml/sec]

(Area[cm2] ∗ Pressure [kPa] ) um/(Pa*s)

Roughness Roughness [Flow]

111



2008

28.21. Crush Tester 17-56 USB cable: USB cable Mini “B” plug (Buchel code 611-0xx).






Results







Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

CMT

Results






Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time


2008

112


FCT Flat Crush Test

Results







N.Peaks Number of peaks detected during the test

1Peak Force Force at 1st peak [Force]

1Peak Force/Area Force at 1st peak divided area [Force/Area]

1Peak Force Force at Max peak [Force]

1Peak Force Force at Max peak divided area [Force/Area]

Axis

Name

Force

Displacement

Time

113



2008

29. List cables in order to use GraphMaster

Serial cable null modem

without handshaking

Serial cable 1:1

Serial cable MI2x

25p male 9 p male

Serial cable BQM

USB cable mini “B” plug

Buchel code

611-053 Buchel code

611-054 Buchel code

611-058 Buchel code

611-0xx Buchel code

611-0xx

13-6x Burst tester X

17-34 Short Span X

17-35 BQM tester X

17-56 Crush tester X

17-60 Crush tester X

17-76/77 Compression

tester X

32-07 Friction tester X

43-76 Impact Tester X

49-50/52 Micrometer X

49-56 Micrometer X

49-76/77 Micrometer X

49-85/86/87 Micrometer X

58-05 Bekk Smoothness

tester X

58-06 Print-Surf

roughness tester X

58-27 Bendtsen tester X

79-11 Crease & Board X

79-25 Bending tester X

80-20 Bond tester X

83-20/21 Tear tester X

84-56 Horizontal tensile

tester X

84-58 Horizontal tensile

tester X

84-76 Tensile tester X


2008

114


30. TMI Group Company Addresses

Testing Machines Inc. 40 McCullough Drive

New Castle, DE 19720 USA

Phone: (1) 1-800-678-3221

E-mail: [email protected] www.testingmachines.com

Büchel B.V.

Fokkerstraat 24

Veenendaal, 3905 KV, Netherlands

Phone: (31) 318-521500

Fax: (31) 318-540358

E-mail: [email protected] www.testingmachines.com

Fibro System ab

Västberga Allé 1A

SE-126 30 Hägersten SWEDEN

Phone: +(46) 8 775 0090

Fax: +(46) 8 775 0091

[email protected] www.fibro.se

TMI China

RM304, No. 3, Lane 900

Qu Yang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200437

Phone: +86 21 55127508

Fax: +86 21 55127506

[email protected]

TMI Asia

Jalan Warung Contong Timur No 1

Cimahi, 40524, West Java, Indonesia

Phone: +(62) 815730-26372

Fax: +(62) 22 665 8406

[email protected]

For representatives in other countries please visit our website


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