User s Guide. LomaEnet

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1 User s Guide LomaEnet (LomaNet for use with Ethernet Networks) Spectrum Inspection Systems Limited No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Spectrum Inspection. Information included in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names, and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 2007 Spectrum Inspection Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Loma Part Number: Issue: G Date: February 2007 LomaNet User Guide Page 1 of 22

2 Contents Table of Contents What Is LomaNet...3 System Overview...3 Typical LomaEnet configuration...3 System Requirements for LomaNet (Capture & Viewer)...4 LomaNetCapture...5 Administrator Account...5 Set-up accounts...5 Exporting accounts...5 Network Settings...6 Exiting the programme...6 Supervisor Account...6 Exiting the programme...6 LomaNetCapture; in more detail...7 Normal Running (View Capture Screen)...7 Logon...7 How to set up a Supervisor account...7 Exiting the running programme...9 Last Report Capture Screen...9 LomaNetReporter...10 Administrator Account...10 File...10 View Report...10 System...11 Window...11 Help...11 Supervisor Account...11 LomaNetReporter; in more detail...12 Logon...12 Exiting the Running Programme...13 Viewing Reports...13 Report Search...14 Printing Reports...15 Deleting Reports...15 System Menu...15 Archive Reports (manual reports archiving)...15 Auto Archive (automatic reports archiving)...17 Archive/Delete History...18 Data Management...19 Archiving Tips...19 Viewing Reports from earlier versions of LomaNet...19 Using LomaNet Reports as ASCII Files...19 Problem: Reports Table...20 Problem: Report Viewer has missing reports...20 LomaNet Software Licence...21 LICENCE AND WARRANTY:...21 LomaNet User Guide Page 2 of 22

3 About LomaNet What Is LomaNet This PC-based software package collects reports from the range of Spectrum equipment, allowing the reports to be safely viewed, stored and archived or printed as required. All reports can be viewed, using the Report Viewer (LomaNetReporter) via any PC running LomaNet Reporter and networked with the LomaNet Capture computer. A search facility is included to track reports by type e.g. PVS, Batch, by Machine ID and date. Once found, an individual report (or range of reports) can be viewed or printed. Archiving of reports can be automatic or manual. System Overview There are two versions of LomaNet:- The standard Ethernet networked version (commonly referred to as LomaEnet) which uses an existing plant network. This system is used for all new installations and is covered by this manual. An independent network made up from a series of LomaNet modules connected together in a daisy chain utilising its own network cable and connections. This system is no longer supplied for new installations, and is not covered by this manual. Typical LomaEnet configuration checkweigher 1 Server running LomaNetCapture metal detector 1 checkweigher 2 metal detector 2 Workstation running LomaNetReporter X-ray 1 Plant Network The LomaNetCapture software communicates with each machine (e.g. checkweigher. metal detector & so on) via a standard ethernet network. The LomaNetReporter software retrieves reports from the LomaNetCapture database, also via the network. LomaNet User Guide Page 3 of 22

4 About LomaNet System Requirements for LomaNet (Capture & Viewer) LomaNetCapture and LomaNetReporter must be installed on one or more computers* running Microsoft 2000 or XP operating system. The short date format for year found in Settings/Control Panel/Regional Settings/Date; must be set for yyyy. It is mandatory to disable power saving programmes for the capture computer. Power saving programmes can be found in Settings/Control Panel/Power. Windows compatible Printer (can be a networked printer). *The LomaNet Capture application may be installed on any networked PC, but an always on server or dedicated computer is normally better than a workstation. *The LomaReporter application can be installed on one or more workstations, allowing users in different locations to view reports. LomaNet User Guide Page 4 of 22

5 Report Capture LomaNetCapture This chapter provides an introduction to LomaNetCapture the report capture software. Last Report Capture Screen The report capture programme consists of a main viewing screen that displays the last report received. Access to available set up functions is restricted by use of a two-tier password control system. The level of control available that can be exercised by any operator is dependent upon the account the operator has been designated. Administrator Account This is the highest access level available and typically would be assigned to the Quality Control/Assurance manager. The Service Engineer will set up the Administrator account at the time of software installation. When logged on as an Administrator account the following functions are accessible. Set-up accounts Any number of operators can be given this level of access each with their own unique name and password. It is advised to limit access at this level. Exporting accounts To any networked computer that will be running the report viewing software. This action will overwrite existing accounts for the PC selected. Ensure valid network access and levels of permission are in place. LomaNet User Guide Page 5 of 22

6 Report Capture Network Settings The only network setting is the IP Port which has a default of 10001, but this may be changed if this conflicts with any other program or service on the LomaNet Capture computer. (Note: All LomaNet machines must specify the same port number). Exiting the programme This action will shut down the report capture software, no further reports will be received until the programme is re started. Supervisor Account Supervisor level is the next access level available and typically would be assigned to a Quality Control shift leader. The Administrator will set up the Supervisor accounts at their discretion. When logged on as a Supervisor account the following functions are accessible. Exiting the programme This action will shut down the report capture software no further reports will be received until the programme is restarted. LomaNet User Guide Page 6 of 22

7 Report Capture LomaNetCapture; in more detail Normal Running (View Capture Screen) There is no password associated with this level, as operation is restricted to view last report only. Logon To logon to either Administrator or Supervisor accounts simply point the mouse arrow at the closed-door button and left click, a logon panel will appear. Capture screen logon panel and button Enter the name and password that has been set up for the account required (user names and passwords are case sensitive). The door will now open and a menu bar will appear. The account that is open is displayed in the bar at the top left-hand side of the screen. To logoff, simply point the mouse arrow at the open door button and left click the mouse. Administrator menu bar looks like this: Supervisor menu bar looks like this: How to set up a Supervisor account While at Administrator access level select Options then User Accounts. Select New. Enter account name. Select Supervisor from the account level selector menu. Assign a user name, password and then enter the password again in confirm and click save. The account is now set up, repeat for further accounts. LomaNet User Guide Page 7 of 22

8 Report Capture User accounts set up window The administrator may delete an account at any time by highlighting the account and selecting the delete button. To allow users of the Reporter programme to gain access to its functions, the user accounts must be exported to all the networked computers that have had the reporter programme installed. Export User accounts window LomaNet User Guide Page 8 of 22

9 Report Capture The accounts are exported to the LomaNet folder (must have sharing enabled) that was created at the time of Reporter installation. Once the accounts have been read the file is automatically deleted to preserve security. Exiting the running programme Administrator and Supervisor accounts allow the running programme to be closed. Point the mouse arrow at File on the menu bar and left click, the drop down menu appears. Pointing the mouse at Exit and left clicking will close the programme. This action will shut down the report capture software no further reports will be received until the programme is re started. Loma equipment has the ability to buffer reports until the receiving equipment is back on line. The number of reports that can be buffered depends upon the size of each report. It is therefore advised not to close the programme until all required reports have been received. Last Report Capture Screen Typical last report capture screen The above screen displays a typical report from a Loma Metal Detector. Above the displayed report following on from Last Report is the report title together with the date and time at which it was received. The status bar at the bottom of the screen (not shown) tells the viewer that the programme state of readiness, the port in use and its status (green is healthy red signals a problem). Good reports received (paper symbol) and void reports (trash can) are also displayed. LomaNet User Guide Page 9 of 22

10 LomaNet Reporter LomaNetReporter This chapter provides an introduction to LomaNetReporter. Viewing a Last Report Screen at normal run level The report viewer programme consists of a main viewing screen that displays the last report received. Access to available functions is restricted by use of the same two-tier password control system as set up in the Capture software. (i.e. the amount of control available to any operator is dependent upon the assigned account level). Administrator Account This is the highest access account available and typically would be assigned to the Quality Control/Assurance manager. File The Loma Engineer will set up the Administrator account at the time of software installation. When logged on as an Administrator account the following functions are accessible. Report printing and printer setup functions. Any type of printer including networked printers that have Windows drivers can be used. View Report Current system or from Archive. When in view report individual or block deletion of stored reports is allowed, however once deleted a report cannot be restored. LomaNet User Guide Page 10 of 22

11 LomaNet Reporter System Database location (only active if the path to the database located on the capture PC has been lost or moved). Archive reports, Archive/delete history, Auto archive command, Archive setup, Delete reports (when viewing reports). Window Help Cascade or Tile opened reports. About information panel only. Supervisor Account Supervisor accounts allow access to all the Administrator functions with exception to the deletion of Archive reports and accessing Archive/delete history. LomaNet User Guide Page 11 of 22

12 LomaNet Reporter LomaNetReporter; in more detail There is no password associated with this level, however access to some functions is restricted see Administrator and Supervisor levels. Logon To logon to either Administrator or Supervisor accounts simply point the mouse arrow at the closed-door button and left click, a logon panel will appear. Report Viewer Screen showing Logon panel and button Enter the name and password that has been set up for the entry account required the door will now open and the accessible menus will appear. User names and passwords are case sensitive. To logoff point the mouse arrow at the open door button and left click the mouse. Menu and Button Bars LomaNet User Guide Page 12 of 22

13 LomaNet Reporter Exiting the Running Programme Administrator and Supervisor accounts allow printer setup and printing of reports (see printing reports) and the running programme to be closed. Point the mouse arrow at File on the menu bar and left click, the drop down menu appears. Pointing the mouse at Exit and left clicking will close the programme. Viewing Reports Administrator Supervisor or User accounts allow reports to be viewed from the current system or from archive. The current report list is only updated when the View Reports window is opened. Either can be accessed from the menu bar, or from menu buttons shown below right. The opened reports database is displayed on the left of the screen. To select for display individual or multiple reports on the right of the screen, point at and left click with the mouse anywhere on the required report line to highlight then point at the Open Report button and left click the mouse to open for viewing. View/Search/Display Report Window An open report may have its contents copied and pasted into another word document. The little X in the top right hand corner will close them. LomaNet User Guide Page 13 of 22

14 LomaNet Reporter To copy point the mouse at the required text, click and hold the left mouse key to highlight the required text. Release and click the right mouse key, select Copy. Open the document that is to receive the text and use the windows paste commands to place the copied text. Report Search Individual or multiple reports of the same type can be easily found by using the report search engine. The engine allows reports to be found by individual machine identification and between selected dates. In addition the location of viewed reports and the quantity in the database are displayed at the status bar at bottom of the screen. View Report Database Search Entry It is not necessary to know the full report title or machine identification name as a wild card character (*) is provided. Usually the first 3 alpha or numeric characters are enough. Alternatively double clicking on the required report name, machine identity and start date will automatically insert them into the related search criteria box. The "and <" date is selected from the drop down calendar. Date is selected by pointing to the small down arrow button beside the date entry fields a drop down calendar chart from which the date can be selected is shown. The Report Date => and < date must be different. To commence searches use the search button in the Reports window or the Binocular button shown. LomaNet User Guide Page 14 of 22

15 LomaNet Reporter The Clear All button will clear the search criteria text. The Close button closes the panel. Printing Reports Selected reports may also be printed from the View Report. Select the required report by pointing the mouse anywhere on the report field and left click to highlight. The print process will be started by use of the Print button shown below or selecting print from the File Menu. There is no need to open the report before printing. Deleting Reports Current report deletion is available when logged in as an Administrator or as a Supervisor account. Archive report deletion is only available when logged in as an Administrator account. To delete an individual or multiple report, first select the report/s to be removed using the mouse. Deletion is completed by use of the trash can button or selecting delete reports from the system menu. Once deleted the report cannot be restored. System Menu The Administrator account permits access to all functions except Database Location and Language these will be set up by the Loma Engineer. Supervisor accounts permit access to all functions except Database Location, Language, Archive report deletion and Archive/Delete History. Normal running permits no access to any function. Note: If the system cannot locate the database (a message will appear at the bottom left hand corner of the screen) then access is temporarily enabled to allow the Administrator to select an alternative database location. Archive Reports (manual reports archiving) LomaNet User Guide Page 15 of 22

16 LomaNet Reporter Manual archive reports screen To commence an archive either select Archive reports from the System menu or use the Archive reports button. Archiving of reports is done on date/time bases. Date is selected by pointing to the small down arrow button beside the date entry field a drop down calendar chart from which the date can be selected is shown. The time can be selected down to seconds if required by highlighting with the mouse the hours/minutes/seconds fields then using the small up/down arrows to set the value. Point at the OK button and left mouse click to action an archive. The archive folder box will open with a file name already assigned. The filename is constructed as follows: a = archive, the next two numeric characters are the year followed by the month and date. Archive Folder Screen LomaNet User Guide Page 16 of 22

17 LomaNet Reporter To complete the archive action point at and left mouse click the Open button. A further panel will appear giving you the choice of a full or backup archive. Archive type panel Selecting YES will remove all the reports from the current system included within the archive date/time. Selecting NO will leave those reports within the current system. When viewing archive reports this directory box contains all archived report folders currently in the system from which the archive to be viewed can be selected. Auto Archive (automatic reports archiving) The system can be set up to automatically archive reports on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Automatic archive set up panel To set up automatic routines select the desired settings from the panel above. A drop down calendar is available for the date. The time settings can be adjusted for hours/minutes/seconds as desired. Ticking the Full Archive box will remove the archived reports from the current system. Removing the tick creates a back up archive only. To finish left mouse click the Set Now button and close the panel. To enable the auto archive routine left mouse click Auto Archive in the System menu (a tick signifies that auto archive is enabled). Re-select to disable. LomaNet User Guide Page 17 of 22

18 LomaNet Reporter Archive/Delete History Tracking History is only accessible when logged in as an Administrator. The file contains all activities that have occurred since the Reporting programme was opened for the first time. The file can be emptied of information at anytime. Archive/Delete History file LomaNet User Guide Page 18 of 22

19 LomaNet Reporter Data Management Archiving Tips As with any PC data collection system, good house keeping routines are required. LomaNet requires that the database is regularly compacted and that reports are regularly archived. The following measures should be adopted: 1. The current report database should be archived regularly, using the LomaNet archive function. The database can be archived to a floppy disc, or any hard disk connected to the system. As a guide for storage device sizing, each report takes on average about 1Kbyte of memory. For example; for a system connecting 10 Checkweighers together producing hourly batch records, running 24 hours per day, 10x24x7x1K = 1.68Mbytes of storage capacity will be required for each archive that takes place. For all but the simplest of systems, archiving to a floppy disk is, therefore, not a practical long-term solution. 2. If the database is archived to the local hard disc, then copies, or some other sort of backup, should regularly be made to an alternative medium (a single storage device should not be used for such important information, as if it fails, all the information will be lost). It is the users responsibility to put in place effective backup procedures, and to make sure that archives on the local hard disk are deleted sufficiently often to ensure that the hard disk does not fill up. 3. The LomaNet application should be closed down and the PC rebooted at least monthly to ensure that the database is compacted. LomaNet compacts the database each time it is started. Viewing Reports from earlier versions of LomaNet Although LomaNet V1 & V2 used different database versions, in all versions reports are saved as ASCII text files. To view reports from earlier versions simply save all reports to Archive using the earlier version LomaNet. Copy all Archive directories from the old directory (C:\Program Files\Loma\LomaNet\Reportsdirectory) into the new LomaNet Archive directory on the Capture PC (C:\Program Files\LomaNet\Archive\) using Windows Explorer. The reports can then be viewed as archive reports using the current version of LomaNet. When viewing reports prior to January 2000 the date must be typed into the date box because the date picker only rolls back to January Using LomaNet Reports as ASCII Files Reports generated by LomaNet are stored in ASCII text format. This means they can be imported into other software packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, if required. All LomaNet reports are initially held in the directory C:\Program Files\LomaNet\Reports. Each report is given a unique filename in the following format: where XYYMMDDN.nnn X is always the leading character. YY is the year the report was stored by the PC. MM is the month the report was stored by the PC. DD is the date the report was stored by the PC. N.nnn is the sequential number of the report. LomaNet User Guide Page 19 of 22

20 LomaNet Reporter For example, the first report received on 16th March 2001 would be titled X while the 201st report would be titled X Never delete a report file when in this view deleting does not remove the record from the database. Problem: Reports Table Within the LomaNet directory is an Microsoft Access database that includes, amongst other information, a Reports table. This table details the following information for all reports on the current system: the type of report; the machine ID; the date and time the report was received; the ASCII filename. Problem: the Report Viewer cannot see any reports The report viewer is running but cannot see any reports: 1. Check the short date format in Regional settings Date Tab is set to yyyy 2. Check that the Database Located message is being displayed in the Reporter Task bar. Problem: Report Viewer has missing reports A gap or cessation in the reports available for viewing has been observed 1. Check the LomaNetCapture LED in the Reporter Task bar is showing Green. If it is Yellow the Capture Programme is not running. 2. Open the CaptureRun.log located on the Capture PC in the LomaNet Folder C:\Program Files\LomaNet Folder. Check the history of when the programme has been opened and closed to see if the loss of reports can be accounted for. LomaNet User Guide Page 20 of 22

21 Report Viewer LomaNet Software Licence NOTICE: SPECTRUM INSPECTION SYSTEMS ("SPECTRUM") LICENSES THE ENCLOSED LOMANET SOFTWARE TO YOU ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS LICENCE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING USE OF THE SOFTWARE, AS THIS WILL INDICATE YOUR ASSENT TO THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, THEN SPECTRUM IS UNWILLING TO LICENCE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU, IN WHICH EVENT YOU SHOULD RETURN THE FULL PRODUCT TO THE SPECTRUM OFFICE FROM WHOM IT WAS ACQUIRED PRIOR TO FITTING ANY PART OF THE SOFTWARE. LICENCE AND WARRANTY: The Software that accompanies this licence (the Software ) is the property of Spectrum or its licensors. While Spectrum continues to own the Software, you (the End User ) will have certain rights to use the Software after your acceptance of this licence. Except as may be modified by a licence addendum which would accompany this licence, your rights and obligations with respect to the use of this Software are as follows: You may: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) use one copy of the Report Capture Software (LomaNetCapture) on a single computer (the Designated LomaNet Computer ); use multiple copies of the Report Viewing Software (LomaNetReporter). make one copy of the Software for archival purposes, or copy the Software onto the hard disk of the designated LomaNet Computer and retain the original for archival purposes; use the Software for your own internal business purpose only. You may not: (i) copy the Documentation which accompanies the Software; (ii) allow any third party to use the Software or Documentation or use the Software and Documentation for the benefits of any third party in any way whatsoever. (iii) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, translate, make any attempt to discover the source code of the Software, or create derivative works from the Software; (iv) use the Software to connect to any equipment other than Spectrum supplied Metal Detectors, Checkweighers, Integrated combos, X-Ray and other equipment that may be available from time to time, fitted with suitable network components and connected to the Software by Spectrum or its authorised agents. Limited Warranty Spectrum warrants that the Software will for a period of 90 days after the Acceptance Date provide the facilities and functions set out in the Documentation when properly used. Spectrum shall not be liable for any failure of the Software to provide any facility or function not specified in the Documentation. If Spectrum receives written notice from the End User during the Warranty Period of any breach of the warranty then Spectrum shall at its own expense and within a reasonable time after receiving such notice remedy the defect or error in question. When notifying a defect or error the End User shall (so far as it is able) provide Loma with a documented example of such defect or error. LomaNet User Guide Page 21 of 22

22 Report Viewer Spectrum will not be obliged to remedy or investigate any defect or error due to the addition of any other software packages or networks to the Designated LomaNet Computer. Spectrum shall have no liability or obligations under the warranty other than to remedy breaches of that warranty by the provision of materials and services within a reasonable time and without charge to the End User. Your sole remedy in the event of a breach of this warranty will be that Spectrum will, at its option, replace any defective media returned to Spectrum within the warranty period or refund the money paid for the Software. Spectrum does not exclude or limit liability for injury to or death of any person caused by negligence. THE EXPRESS TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, TERMS, UNDERTAKINGS AND OBLIGATIONS IMPLIED BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW, CUSTOM, TRADE USAGE, COURSE OF DEALING OR OTHERWISE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Disclaimer of Damages: REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL SPECTRUM BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE. EVEN IF SPECTRUM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Software Maintenance: Spectrum will not provide any maintenance in respect of the Software or Documentation under this Agreement following the day 90 days after the Acceptance Date. To receive maintenance services beyond this date the End User must enter into a LomaNet Maintenance Agreement. If the End User, does not enter into a LomaNet Maintenance Agreement prior to the end of the warranty period. Then at a later date the End User wishes to receive the then current release of the Software or maintenance for those materials, then Spectrum may at its option provide the same subject to the End User entering into a new agreement in respect of such release. General: Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing or failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement if such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the party so delayed or prevented from performing. (i) (ii) (iii) No forbearance, delay or indulgence by either party in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement shall prejudice the rights of that party or any waiver of its rights operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings between the parties and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No addition to or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless made by a written instrument signed by a duly authorised representative of each of the parties. The laws of England govern this Agreement and the parties submit to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. LomaNet User Guide Page 22 of 22