Cornell Local Roads Program September 2010

Installing WinFWDCal Version 2 New Installation For a fresh install on a new computer, run Install WinFWDCal.msi. You will need to be in administrative mode to run the msi. This will install the software into the C:\WinFWDCal directory on the Center Computer. Install WinFWDCal.msi will install WinFWDCal, PDDXConvert and the Historical FWD calibration database. The FWDCalCenterConfig.INI file is NOT installed. When you start your first calibration, WinFWDCal will look for the configuration file. If it cannot find it, you will be asked to read in the FWDCalCenterConfig.INI provided to your center. An updated version of the configuration file is provided after a reference load cell calibration. Installed with the WinFWDCal Software During the installation of the program, you will be given the option to install simulation data. This is not required, but if selected, the msi will install data for running simulations for each of the four brands of FWDs, as well as data trying the Monthly Calibration portion of WinFWDCal. After running the Install WinFWDCal.msi, install the drivers for the KUSB board by running Install Keithley Drivers.exe. This will install the drivers to allow WinFWDCal to read data via the KUSB board. This file is copied to the c:\WinFWDCal\Documents\Drivers folder when installing WinFWDCal. In addition to the software, the current AASHTO R32 FWD Calibration protocol and the study report are installed into the c:\WinFWDCal\Documents folder. Several other forms and draft protocols are also installed. Reinstallation 1. Copy the current FWDCalCenterConfig.INI and FWD_Calibration_History.mdb files to a safe location. These

files should be copied back into the C:\WinFWDCal folder after running the Install WinFWDCal.msi. 2. Backup ALL of the data in the \Calibration folder (see below). This folder should not be removed as part of

the removal of WinFWDCal, but it is prudent to make a back up. 3. Remove the existing WinFWDCal installation by first using the Windows Add/Remove Programs utility to

completely remove WinFWDCal. 4. Run Install WinFWDCal.msi to reinstall the version 2 of the software. You will need to be in administrative

mode to run the msi. 5. Copy the current FWDCalCenterConfig.INI and FWD_Calibration_History.mdb back into the C:\WinFWDCal

folder. Update Update WinFWDCal.msi will update the WinFWDCal.exe and PDDXConvert.exe and associated help files. The msi only contains the program and associated help files. To install any simulation data, follow the instructions for Reinstallation. Backup Calibration Data Folder The entire \Calibrations folder should be backed up to a CD or a server on a regular basis. It is prudent to do this before you begin copying files from the install CD to your computer. The \Calibrations folder has the history of all FWD calibrations done with this computer. When backing up the \Calibrations files, first putting the folder in a ZIP file will reduce the size to less than 25% of the unzipped size. Running WinFWDCal The program installation will place a Group into the start up menu and an icon on the desktop. Using the standard windows startup, look for the group WinFWDCal and select WinFWDCal. Normal Mode

To start in normal mode, hook up the KUSB board to a USB 2.0 port. Be sure the KUSB board has been installed on the particular USB drive before starting WinFWDCal. If the KUSB Board is hooked up properly, WinFWDCal starts in normal mode and the name of the board is shown. Simulation/Recreation Mode

To run in Simulation/Recreation Mode, be sure the KUSB board is not hooked up. When starting without a KUSB board attached, WinFWDCal starts in Review mode. The words Review mode appear as the name of the DAQ Board in a red box on every screen. Any data saved from an Annual Calibration is placed into a folder that starts with the letters SIM. Monthly Calibration

There is no need to have the KUSB board plugged in for a Monthly Calibration. The name of the KUSB board will not be shown, but the words Review mode will be displayed on the opening screen.