EXRCPU getting started
The EXRCPU hosts its own secure web interface for intuitive and easy to use test setup, control, monitoring and data visualization interfaces. This server based interface supports multiple users (clients), and the capability to define and apply system access / control restrictions on a per user basis. The eDAQXR EXRCPU communicates through standard 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet using IPv4 or IPv6.
In addition, the EXRCPU provides direct data sourcing for eight interfaces including three Ethernet, three CAN, one GPS and one connector with future optional use for USB.
See eDAQXR EXRCPU installation on eDAQ layers to connect the EXRCPU to eDAQ layers.
Connecting the EXRCPU
- Connect the 1-EXR-PWR-PT-2 power cable from the INPUT connector to a 8—36 VDC power supply.
NOTE
If a switch is not connected to the red and black wires of the remote switch cable, make sure the wires are fully insulated from each other or solidly connected to each other to prevent accidentally turning the power off. If the wires are connected to each other and there is any chance of magnetic induction, do not coil the cable in a loop.
- Connect the 1-KAB2106 Ethernet cable from the HOST connector to the host PC. The host PC network settings must be compatible with the main processor default IP address 192.168.100.101.
- Connect desired transducers to GPS and CAN ports using appropriate cables.
- Wait at least five seconds after supplying power to the unit.
- Press and release the power button. The green LED turns on. Wait about 15 seconds for the unit to boot up.
- Open a web browser and navigate to the default IP address 192.168.100.101. If the main processor is on a network with a DHCP server, use the HBM Device Manager (on the included USB drive) or contact your IT administrator to find out the IP address. If presented with a certificate warning, choose to proceed. The main processor web interface is displayed.
Configuring and running a basic test
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Open the web-based interface at the default IP address 192.168.100.101. In the header, click the Setup button to navigate to the Test configuration section.
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In the Task pane, select Setup, then click the
New button to define a new test setup. Edit the setup name and description as desired. The default name is "test_name."
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In the Task pane, select Input channels, then click the
Add button. Select the desired inputs and click OK. New channels show in the All input channels tab of the grid.
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Click the
Save button in the header or Task pane to save changes.
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In the header, click the Control button to navigate to the Test and data control section. In the Task pane, Test control shows.
- To view real time data, select a check box by a name in the Channels panel. A chart for that channel shows in the Display Views panel.
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In the Task pane, click
Start to run the test. The yellow LED flashes in the status bar of the web interface and on the unit. Real time data shows in the channel chart during the test run.
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Click
Stop to end the test run.
- To download the SIE data file, click the file name in the Test run statistics panel.
