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Installing the 

easy-wire

 Software  

Install the easy-wire Software 

 

 

 

 Before starting the Installation  

Review the following for the appropriate installation.

 

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Are you going to set up a stand-alone station, or a shared network installation?

 

On a Stand Alone Station

  

If you install the test database on a local station drive, only that workstation will access its 
test database.  If you want to use the same test information on other stations, you’ll have to 
set up the tests on each station, or use floppy disks to export and import test information 
between stations. To install the software only on a stand-alone station or stations, you will 
only do the section below entitled 

Installing the easy-wire Software.

   

 

 
On a shared network 

This is a nice way to make sure that all the stations on the production floor use the same 
test information.  To setup a network you must have a computer that meets the network 
server requirements as specified on page 2.   

 

If choosing to install on a network, note that there are now two ways to do this.  Typically 
you will want to choose the 

network only install

.  This newer network installation method 

allows you to install both the easy-wire software and the easy-wire database together on 
the network.  All easy-wire stations load the same copy of easy-wire software and the 
database from the network.  This method greatly simplifies installing and updating the 
easy-wire software.  For this install do the section entitled 

Installing the Software 

only on 

the Windows Server

.  

Continue with the section entitled

 Completing a Network Only Install.  

 

An older method to install easy-wire on a network has been to setup a 

network database 

server

.  With this method you install only the easy-wire database on the server.  The easy-

wire software is installed locally on each easy-wire station.  If you use this method, when 
installing a new easy-wire version you will have to update the network database and each 
local easy-wire station.  This method does allow you use the 

unreliable

 

network

 option 

when it is needed.  In the event that you want to setup a network database server,

 

first do 

the section below entitled 

Installing the Software 

on each work station

.  

Continue with the 

section

 Installing a Network Database Server, 

and then

 Attaching a Station to a Network.

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Have you previously installed the software to do the demo?  

If you’ve previously installed the 

easy-wire

 software for demo purposes, the test database 

is installed on a local hard drive.  Reinstalling the software from the Install CD will ensure 
that you have the latest version of the software.  If you’ve installed the easy-wire software 
on a station and now want to do a 

network only install

, call Cirris Technical Support for 

assistance. 

 

 

Installing the 
easy-wire 
Software  

Summary of Contents for CH+

Page 1: ...started guide and an on line help system manual included on the easy wire software CD There is no printed user s manual for the easy wire software You should have received For using the Signature CH...

Page 2: ...easy to integrate with your computer and CH test system Sheet Printer Used to print test reports and fixturing information Label Printer Allows printed labels to be applied to the tested product PC Ne...

Page 3: ...ls however occasional mild electric shock may be experienced Small shocks only occur during a hipot test when the operator touches an energized connection point Any shock from the tester may result in...

Page 4: ...k cover plates 3 Stack the scanner box es on top of the base unit Important The base unit is not designed to support the weight of more than 4 scanner boxes For more than 4 scanner boxes we suggest yo...

Page 5: ...in the cover plate screws 8 Set up the computer that will operate the CH CRT video monitors florescent lights and equipment motors are electrically noisy devices and should be kept at least 2 feet fr...

Page 6: ...another make or model we have discovered that many other USB converters do not work with our equipment This adapter out of many that we have tried has consistently performed without any difficulties...

Page 7: ...strip into a grounded wall outlet You shouldn t have to worry about overloading a single outlet Even a 5000 point CH system uses less than 500 watts of power If you are rack mounting the CH System pr...

Page 8: ...ch box separately from the rack 1 Pry up the plastic plunger in the center of each foot then you can remove the foot 2 Install the rack mounting brackets on the front of each box 3 Mount the boxes on...

Page 9: ...asy wire software and the database from the network This method greatly simplifies installing and updating the easy wire software For this install do the section entitled Installing the Software only...

Page 10: ...art and then Run Type d install exe where d is the CD ROM drive Then click OK 3 If this window appears click on Terminate Interbase Server If this window appears the following window should say that t...

Page 11: ...his station or server Note If this is a station or network database installation the station name entered here will be used on reports generated by this station If needed you can change the station na...

Page 12: ...folder 3 Drag Shortcut to easywire to the desktop 4 Using Windows File Explorer browse to the Help folder under the Cirris folder 5 Right click on CirrisHelp htm From the pop up menu select Create Sh...

Page 13: ...2 Place the CD into the CD ROM drive and wait After a moment the CD should auto load If the software does not auto load from the Windows taskbar click on Start then on Run Type d install exe where d i...

Page 14: ...n be used to identify this server Then click Next 9 After the installation is complete click Finish Before proceeding to the next section check that the folder c Cirris Server Database on the network...

Page 15: ...ver Database directory 5 If you previously created tests on stand alone stations you can copy the test programs from one stand alone station to the network database Check this box only if this situati...

Page 16: ...appears Unless this is a network station where password security has previously been setup the default is no password 2 Click on OK Passwords can be set up to identify users and prevent unauthorized...

Page 17: ...st computer The easy wire software relies heavily on sound prompts to provide feedback to the operator Troubleshooting a Red Status Indicator If you have a red status indicator in the easy wire main m...

Page 18: ...3 The Windows sound mute box is not checked and the volume is adjusted Note To access the Windows sound control click on the speaker symbol in the bottom right corner of the Windows screen If none of...

Page 19: ...asy servicing Should your Cirris tester require service as directed by Cirris support personnel you may need to send the affected module or the entire tester back to Cirris for repair If needed during...

Page 20: ...dded level of operator safety Conditions for Operation Your CH Tester is intended to be used indoors at a temperature of 10 to 40 degrees Celsius Best performance can be obtained at a relative humidit...

Page 21: ...ions of the on line manual may be printed as desired To access the on line help click on the help button at the bottom of each program screen Customer Support If you need additional help a Cirris Cust...

Page 22: ...tion is not responsible for special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or repl...

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