Splicer Data Explorer
User manual
Please read entire manual prior to usage.
Issue 3
June 2013
Contents
1.
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................- 1 1.1. The fusion splicer Requirements ...............................................................................................- 1 1.2. PC Requirements.......................................................................................................................- 2 2. Setting and Start..............................................................................................................................- 3 2.1. Install USB Driver.......................................................................................................................- 3 2.2. Application Install .......................................................................................................................- 3 2.3. Running program .......................................................................................................................- 4 2.4. About USB mode .......................................................................................................................- 5 3. Function -Monitor- ..........................................................................................................................- 6 3.1. Remote Display (Normal size)...................................................................................................- 6 3.2. Remote Display (Screen Size Change).....................................................................................- 7 3.3. Remote Panel ............................................................................................................................- 8 3.4. Message Editor..........................................................................................................................- 8 3.5. Image Capture ...........................................................................................................................- 9 4. Function -Manual Capture Data-..................................................................................................- 10 4.1. Get Manual Capture Data........................................................................................................- 10 4.2. The view of a function..............................................................................................................- 10 5. Function -Splicer Information-..................................................................................................... - 11 5.1. Get Splicer Information ............................................................................................................ - 11 5.2. The view of a function (List)..................................................................................................... - 11 5.3. The view of a function (Detail) .................................................................................................- 12 6. Function -Update- .........................................................................................................................- 13 6.1. Software Update ......................................................................................................................- 14 6.1.1. Update from supported software version .........................................................................- 15 6.1.2. Update from unsupported software version .....................................................................- 16 6.2. Application Update...................................................................................................................- 16 7. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................- 17 -
Introduction
1. Introduction
Splicer Data Explorer is a support application of the fusion splicer. It remote control from PC, splice
data management, and online update.
1.1. The fusion splicer Requirements
This application supports S178 series, S153 series and S123 series.
It is necessary for the fusion splicer to install a compliant program when use this application.
Check the fusion splicer software version.
If the software version is older thFigue.1-2, update the fusion splicer by referring 6.1.2.
Figue.1-1: Check the software version
Check
Figue.1-2: Support software version
The fusion splicer Software version
S178 A
A04 (or above)
S153 A
A04 (or above)
S123 C/M4
A05 (or above)
S123 M8/M12
A03 (or above)
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Introduction
1.2. PC Requirements
The following minimum configuration is required to run Splicer Data Explorer.
Figue.1-3: PC Requirements
The
fusion Software version
splicer
CPU
INTEL Pentium4 2.0 GHz class system
MEMORY
256 MB (512 MB recommended)
HDD
50 MB
OS
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP2
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 8
USB Port
USB 2.0
etc
Direct X: 9.0d
.NET framework: 3.5 SP1
Microsoft Excel: 2000 (or above)
Refer to the following links for the latest update.
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.NET framework
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Setting and Start
2. Setting and Start
This section describes how to install the Application and USB driver.
When you connect the fusion splicer to a PC for the first time, it is necessary to install the driver.
There are two kinds of USB modes, and it is necessary to perform installation for each.
2.1. Install USB Driver
1. Download the USB drivers to your PC.
2. Execute downloaded file, the driver files are extracted.
3. Execute "dpinst.exe" in "x86 Driver" folder when 32-bit OS, in "x64 Driver" folder when 64-bit OS.
4. Click Next button. The USB driver will be installed.
2.2. Application Install
Figue.2-2: Setup Wizard
1. Execute the installation file.
Press Next Button, when installations start.
Setting and Start
2. Press Next Button. If you change installation directory, Press Browse Button and select the
directory.
3. Press Install Button.If you change start menu name, rewrite name.
2.3. Running program
1. Connect the fusion splicer and a PC with a USB cable, after power supply of the fusion splicer is
turned on.
2. To start the Application, click on the icon from desktop or running the SDE.exe from installed folder.
Figue.2-3: Shortcut application
It is necessary to install two USB drivers, when you first connect PC and the
fusion splicer.
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Setting and Start
2.4. About USB mode
This application uses two USB modes, and each mode is automatically changed by a function.
Data-MODE is used when functions except Update are selected.
At the time, LCD screen of the fusion splicer is turned off.
Figue.2-4: About USB MODE
USB MODE
Normal-MODE
LCD display
Light ON
Data-MODE
Light OFF
Function
Update
Monitor
Manual Capture Data
Splice Information
Figue.2-5: Display of the each mode
a) Normal-MODE
b) Data-MODE
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Function -Monitor-
3. Function -MonitorThis function performs remote control to the fusion splicer from PC.
It is necessary to be changed to Data-MODE.
The sub function is as follows.
Remote Display
Displayed screen from the fusion splicer. The screen is displayed in the whole of software.
Remote Panel
Control the fusion splicer from PC.
Message Editor
The message is changed directly from PC.
Image Capture
A favorite image is saved to PC.
Figue.3-1: Monitor
3.1. Remote Display (Normal size)
1. Push Start button.
2. If USB mode is not Data-MODE,
push OK after caution is displayed
3. A Screen of the fusion splicer is displayed.
4. If you want to stop the fusion splicer,
push Stop bottom.
Figue.3-2: Remote Display
Function -Monitor3.2. Remote Display (Screen Size Change)
1. Push Maximize button or change window size. The screen of splicer changes in conjunction with the
window size.
2. When Hide Button is pushed, the Remote Panel and the Message Editor are hidden.
Figue.3-3: Maximum size display
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Function -Monitor3.3. Remote Panel
1. It operates similarly as operating keys of the fusion splicer.
2. Refer to a manual of the fusion splicer about the function of keys.
Figue.3-4: Remote Display
The power supply cannot be turned off from PC.
3.4. Message Editor
1. Move to the message input screen by operating the fusion splicer.
(ex: PREG Edit Fusion 004:DS DS Edit Comment)
2. Input a message into message box, after an edit target message was selected.
Refer to a manual of the fusion splicer about the number of the input character.
3. Push Send button.
4. If editing is completed, you can edit the next message.
5. When you finish editing, push Escape button in the fusion splicer.
And select Over Write or Cancel.
Figue.3-5: Message Edit
Target message
Input a message.
It cannot send the character which does not support.
Use the character displayed by a screen of the fusion splicer.
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Function -Monitor3.5. Image Capture
1. Active Remote Display in reference to 3.1..
2. Display the screen which you want to store, and click Left-click button in the space of the right side.
3. The image stored temporarily is displayed.
4. When you choose the image and click Right-click, a menu is displayed.
5. When you save PC the image, select Save As from a menu.
Figue.3-5: Image Capture
Left-click
Right-click
Image stored here, you can drag and drop directly
into Excel
Figue.3-6: Right-click menu
Name
Save As
Copy
Cut
Clear
All Clear
Functions
It saves a select image to PC.
(PNG format)
It copies a select image, and you can paste to the paint etc.
It cuts a select image, and you can paste to the paint etc.
The selected image clears from space.
The selected image is cleared.
All images are cleared.
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Function Manual Capture Data-
4. Function -Manual Capture DataThis function can refer to the Manual Capture Data stored in the fusion splicer.
It is displayed with Image Data in the fusion splicer.
Refer to a manual of the fusion splicer about how to use Image Capture.
It is necessary to be changed to Data-MODE.
4.1. Get Manual Capture Data
1. Push Manual Capture Data button.
Figue.4-1: message
2. If images are stored in the fusion splicer,
push Yes button after the message is displayed.
4.2. The view of a function
The stored images can be confirmed. The view of the screen is as follows.
The list of data
It displays the list of saved data.
The maximum saving number is 24.
Images
The image of the saved data is displayed.
The stored image becomes either one of X or Y.
Detailed data
Details of the selected data are displayed.
Save As
The selected data is saved in PC.
Figue.4-2: Manual Capture Data
Function -Splicer Information-
5. Function -Splicer InformationThis function can refer to the Splice Information stored in the fusion splicer.
Splice Information is automatically saved when fusion splice succeeded.
It is necessary to be changed to Data-MODE.
5.1. Get Splicer Information
1. Push Splice Information button.
Figue.5-1: message
2. If images are stored in the fusion splicer,
push Yes button after the message is displayed.
5.2. The view of a function (List)
The stored images can be confirmed. The view of the screen is as follows.
The list of data
It displays the list of saved data. The number of the data which it can save is different
by a model of the fusion splicer.
Detail
Details of the selected data are displayed.
Refer to 5.3..
Save As
The list of data is saved in PC.
Figue.5-2: List of data
The fusion splicer
S178 A
S153 A
S123 C/M4
S123 M8/M12
Save data
2000
2000
1500
1000
Figue.5-3: Splice Information (List)
The item is sorted clicking.
Image data
100
100
100
100
Function -Splicer Information5.3. The view of a function (Detail)
Details of the selected data can be confirmed. The view of the screen is as follows.
Detailed data
Details of the selected data are displayed.
Scrollbar
Detailed information and splice images are scrolled.
The information is scrolled in sorting order.
Images
The image of the saved data is displayed.
Save As
The selected data is saved in PC.
Open
Splice information that is stored in PC is opened.
Return
It returns to the display of the list of Splice Information.
Figue.5-4: Splice Information (Detail)
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Function -Update-
6. Function -UpdateThis function can update the fusion splicer and this application.
The update file gets from the internet.
It is necessary to be changed to Normal-MODE.
Update Fusion Splicer
It updates software of the fusion splicer.
Software information from Internet
The version that you can download is displayed
by the Internet.
Update Splicer Data Explorer
It updates software of this application.
Start
It starts installation.
Current Software Version in Fusion Splicer
A version of connected the fusion splicer
is displayed.
Status
The update situation is displayed.
Install
A progress meter is displayed during update.
Figue.6-1: Update
Function -Update6.1. Software Update
The fusion splicer is updated by the following flows.
Figue.6-2: flowchart of Update Fusion Splicer
Select a
Update Fusion Splicer
Input a serial number
Select a software version
from a list.
Start update
Finish update
Restart
Fusion programs and heater programs are returned to default when it update of
the fusion splicer.
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Function -Update6.1.1. Update from supported software version
1. Push Update Fusion Splicer button.
2. Input the serial number into the message box.
If you confirm the serial number, check the bottom case or the setting of the fusion splicer.
The serial number is a figure of five digits.
Serial number is 09999. Input 09999
Serial number is 9999. Input 09999
3. If your PC is connected with the Internet, a version of software is displayed.
4. Push Start button, after select a software version from list.
5. It automatic starts update after download ends.
6. The cautions during update are displayed. Push Yes button when you confirm cautions.
7. When the update starts, it is displayed in Status as Sending
8. When update succeeds, a message is displayed.
And the fusion splicer automatically reboots after push OK button.
If it was disconnected communication during update,
the fusion splicer might suffer serious damage.
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Function -Update6.1.2. Update from unsupported software version
1. Start the application after a USB cable pull out. And select Update.
2. Push Update Fusion Splicer button, after connecting a PC and the fusion splicer with a USB cable.
3. Input the serial number into the message box.
If you confirm the serial number, check the bottom case or the setting of the fusion splicer.
4. When update succeeds, a message is displayed.
And reboot the fusion splicer manual operation after push OK button.
The serial number is a figure of five digits.
Serial number is 09999. Input 09999
Serial number is 9999. Input 09999
6.2. Application Update
1. Push Update Splicer Data Explorer button.
2. It automatic starts installer after download ends.
Exit the application, after start installer.
This function needs to connect an internet to download a setup file.
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Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting
Problem PC doesn't recognize the fusion splicer.
Check a COM port number.
Answer
1. The port of COM16 or more cannot be recognized in Splicer Data Explorer.
2. Run a device manager to change a USB port number.
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Problem An error is displayed when operate "Remote Display".
Change setting of the PC display.
1. Open a setting page.
(Control panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings
Advanced Troubleshoot)
2. Move the Hardware acceleration secondary from the left.
3. Remove the check from Enable write combining.
Answer
Problem The application doesn't respond.
Reconnect a USB cable after pull out from PC.
Answer
If the error pop up is displayed, reconnect a USB cable after select "Continue"
button.
Problem It was connected to the Internet, but cannot acquire file information.
Check a setting of firewall on your PC.
Splicer Data Explorer cannot connect with the Internet depending on PC
Answer
environment of the use it may become the security setting.
Check Splicer Data Explorer is set by the setting of the fire wall
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For sales and service information,
contact FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.
or your local representative.
Sales Department:
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