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Knowledge Base Question

Q. Are there any operating instuctions for the PATSLite program that came free with my tester ?

A.

Yes, see below...

Each download will create a new database file for which a file name is required. The program displays one database at a time. When a database is open Test Certificates can be printed for the Assets in that database. There is a special database for creating Test Sequences which can be Uploaded into the Tester. This can only be used with Supernova Plus and Europa Plus as these testers have the corresponding Upload facility.

On starting the program the Startup Wizard has an option for ‘Opening an existing database’ select this option then ‘Next’ to choose an existing database file.

At any time while the program is running you can Open and view another database file. From the File drop down select Open then choose an existing database file (database files have an extension of mdb).

On starting the program the Startup Wizard has an option for ‘Download a tester’ select this option then ‘Next’ to download a tester.

When the program is running select the Tools drop down then ‘Download’ to download a tester.

You will be required to enter a new database file name before the download can commence. Enter the file name and select the path if different from the default path, then select ‘Next’. The next dialog box has two fields; a COM Port and Bits per second. Ensure the COM port is selected that corresponds to where the download lead is plugged in. The Bits per second is set to the default of the tester. Don’t change this to another value unless it is also changed in the tester. Then select OK. Start the download on the tester. Refer to the tester Operating Instructions if you are unsure how to do this

The downloaded results will create the database structure consisting of Sites, Locations and Assets.

When PATSLite is displaying a database, Test Certificates can be printed. To print a Test Certificate select an item; Site, Location, Asset then with a right mouse click display the context menu for the selected item. Choose ‘Print Test Certificates’ to launch the print preview. All Assets below the selected level will generate Test Certificates. Select the Print icon to send them to the printer.

To print a selected range of Assets within a Location or Site; select an Asset then hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard down while selecting the other Assets. Then right mouse click to display the Asset context menu. Select ‘Print Test Certificates’.

To change the logo globally for all reports; use Windows Explorer or another file control application to display the PATGuard directory. The ‘seaward’ file contains a bitmap image of the Seaward logo. Simply replace the seaward file with a file containing your logo as a bitmap image whose file name is also ‘seaward’. All printed reports will now have the new logo.

On starting the program the Startup Wizard has an option for ‘Pre-program tester’ select this option then ‘Next’ to open the Test Sequences database.

When the program is running select the Tools drop down then ‘Pre-program tester’ to open the Test Sequence database.

You can create as many Test Sequences as you like but you will only be able to Upload 20 or less. To create a Test Sequence either double click on the ‘Add Test Sequence’ icon or from the ‘Test Sequence’ context menu (right mouse action) choose ‘Add Test Sequence’

Each Test Sequence needs a unique name. Use the test parameter drop downs to select the tests and parameters. Then OK to save the Test Sequence.

To Upload the Test Sequences into the tester (only valid for Supernova Plus and Europa Plus) from the Test Sequence context menu select Upload Test Sequences. This command will only be available for 20 or less Test Sequences. Ensure the COM port is selected that corresponds to where the download lead is plugged in. Then put the tester into Remote the select OK. The Upload will commence. After Uploading use the Abort (Red) key on the tester to return to the Main Menu.

To Upload a selected range of Test Sequences; select a Test Sequence then hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard down while selecting the other Test Sequences required. Then right mouse click to display an individual Test Sequence context menu. Select ‘Upload Test Sequences’ and proceed as above.