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NX Tester User's Guide
Dynalab Test Systems
April, 2011

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  • Page 1 NX Tester User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems April, 2011...
  • Page 2 Copyright ©Dynalab, Inc., 1988-2011. All rights reserved. All features/functions mentioned within are subject to change. This document is for informational purposes only. Dynalab, Inc., makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in this document. Dynalab® and NX® are registered trademarks of Dynalab, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NX TESTER USER’S GUIDE......................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................1 WELCOME TO DYNALAB ........................... 2 OVERVIEW OF THE DYNALAB NX TESTER..................2 POWERING UP THE NX TESTER....................... 4 CALIBRATION..............................4 USING NX TESTER MENUS ......................... 4 MAIN MENU ..............................5 RUN ................................

  • Page 4: Welcome To Dynalab

    Welcome to Dynalab Thank you for selecting Dynalab Test Systems. The NX Tester is designed to run as a standalone wire harness tester without a constant connection to a computer. Programs are created with the NX Editor software application, then transferred to the NX Tester.
  • Page 5 Boards Receptacle • Serial Ports – Two serial ports are supplied as a standard feature on every NX Series Tester. Serial ports are used to connect to a Remote Display, Label or Receipt Printer, or Bar Code Scanner. Two additional serial ports and a network interface are available with the optional Communications Board, part number 5-4011.

  • Page 6: Powering Up The Nx Tester

    Automatic calibration is based on readings made using a set of internal precision components of known values. Calibration of any NX Tester is verifiable using Dynalab’s Calibration Verification Device, part number 5-1040. The NX Tester calibration verification procedure is explained in detail in the NX Application Note entitled “Calibration Verification”.

  • Page 7: Main Menu

    The UP and DOWN arrow keys can be used to scroll through the program list. Once the desired program is displayed, the selection is made by pressing the GREEN button. After selecting a program by pressing the GREEN button, the NX Tester returns to the Main Menu. Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011...

  • Page 8: Probe

    Up Arrow button will scroll through all the connected points. If an LED is associated with the probed point’s fixture block, the LED will be illuminated. To use this mode a Dynalab probe must be connected to the probe jack on the front of the NX Tester. FILES Menu MEM-CARD >...

  • Page 9: Tester > Mem Card

    Dynalab recommends use of the Memory Cards supplied by Dynalab, part number 5-1011. All memory cards supplied by Dynalab are shipped with a FAT file system. Microsoft Windows will allow the card to be re-formatted as FAT32 or as FAT. If it is necessary to re-format the card, do not use FAT32 –...

  • Page 10: Server > Tester

    Once the desired program is displayed, the selection is made by pressing the GREEN button. DELETE ONE A7789008 >DELETE ONE 1358 bytes DELETE ALL 15-Jun-2004 12:34 INFO 13A53CD3 NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...
  • Page 11 The number of files is displayed on the first line. The amount of used storage space is displayed on the second line. The amount of free storage space is displayed on the third line. Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Setup Menu

    >CLOCK SERIAL 10:09:48 MORE… To see or change the NX Tester’s internal clock, select CLOCK from the CONFIGURATION menu. After selection, the NX Tester displays the current clock setting. NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...
  • Page 13 Next, the NX Tester shows the 2-digit hours setting. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to change the first digit, then press the GREEN button. Repeat for the second digit. If a digit does not need be changed, press the GREEN button to skip. Minutes (0-59) Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011 Revised 04/27/2011...
  • Page 14 The NX Tester can be configured with an ID – settable between 0000 and 9999. The ID is typically used to print a unique ID value on a label when a Dynalab label printer is used. It may also be used when outputting reports or other functions that require identification of the NX Tester.
  • Page 15 The first parameter displayed is the baud rate. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the list of valid values and press the GREEN button to select the desired baud rate. If the currently displayed value is acceptable, press the GREEN button to skip. Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011...
  • Page 16 Next, the NX Tester displays the handshaking. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the list of valid values and press the GREEN button to select the desired handshaking. If the currently displayed value is acceptable, press the GREEN button to skip. NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...
  • Page 17 MAXIMUM CHARACTERS = 99 SUBSTRING = 9987465 FIRST CHARACTER POSITION = 01 MAXIMUM CHARACTERS = 99 SUBSTRING = 9987465 FIRST CHARACTER POSITION = 01 MAXIMUM CHARACTERS = 4 SUBSTRING = AXRQ Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011 Revised 04/27/2011...
  • Page 18 The NXVIEW selection enables the USB port to be used to communicate with NX View on a PC. USB SETTINGS USB SETTINGS NXVIEW NONE UP arrow toggles between selections NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...

  • Page 19: Restrictions

    END workflow item. This may be useful in conjunction with using the NX Server as source of all program files, ensuring that program files are only available from the NX Server. Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011...

  • Page 20: Diagnostics

    The SYSLOG selection causes the NX Tester to copy the contents of its internal system log file to the memory card. A memory card must be inserted before selecting this function. This capability may be useful for diagnostic purposes – this file may be emailed to Dynalab for analysis. RESET TEST PTS >RESET...
  • Page 21 If the displayed LED is wired to the tester through the MCS Led Module, the tester will illuminate the LED. Test All LEDs Displays the currently selected LED 3/1024 Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011 Revised 04/27/2011...

  • Page 22: Autolearn

    “Save As” to save with the desired name. The renamed program may be transferred to the NX Tester either via the NX Memory Card, or by downloading through the serial port. The autolearned program uses the default Workflow. NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...
  • Page 23 Autolearned program will have an entry in the Fixtures view corresponding to every test point that resides on the tester. Test points that are not defined in the template program will be assigned a Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 • If no Main phase exists in the template file, a Main phase will be created in the Autolearned file. Any additional phases defined in the template file will appear after the Main phase. NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...

  • Page 25: Automatic Program Selection Using A Bar Code Scanner

    Once the first match is found, the NX Tester will automatically select and run the program. To use this capability, use a Dynalab Bar Code Laser Scanner, part number 5-1083, and follow these instructions: •...

  • Page 26: Test Point Interfacing

    - this is the view as seen from the back of the Tester. Each position is designed to mate with a 64 position card edge connector. Interface cables that include the proper card edge connector may be purchased from Dynalab. 64 Point Card Edge...

  • Page 27: Serial Port Interface

    Multiport Unit, or Extended Display. See the diagram below for the proper wiring configuration between the NX Tester and other RS-232 devices. We recommend purchasing completed cable assemblies from Dynalab to guarantee the correct connections.

  • Page 28: Extended Button Interface

    Extended Button Interface, a 6-conductor modular jack. The Extended Button Pad may be purchased from Dynalab. Alternatively, the customer may elect to build a custom extended button assembly – the wiring configuration for this is provided below.

  • Page 29: Nx Pro+ System Setup

    Expansion Unit should be set to 0, the second to 1, the third to2, etc: Expansion Unit 1 Expansion Unit 2 Expansion Unit 3 Expansion Unit 4 Expansion Unit 5 Expansion Unit 6 Expansion Unit 7 Expansion Unit 8 Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011 Revised 04/27/2011...

  • Page 30: Nx Tester Feature Summary And Specifications

    Tantalum Aluminum Electrolytic NPO/COG Ceramic Mica Polystyrene Polycarbonate Polyester +/- 15%, +/- 10pF 100pF to 1uF X7R Ceramic 5ZU Ceramic +/- 20%, +/- 10pF 100pF to 500uF Other dielectrics NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...
  • Page 31 Programs may be transferred to the NX Tester from the PC using the NX Memory Card and the Memory Card Reader/Writer. Alternatively, programs may be downloaded from the PC to the NX Tester using an RS-232 serial port. Dynalab Test Systems NX Tester User’s Guide Copyright 2011 Revised 04/27/2011...

  • Page 32: Nx Tester Error Codes

    Disconnect all interface connections to the test fixture, and execute the Test Point diagnostics from the DIAGNOSTICS menu. If the diagnostics continue to fail, contact Dynalab. If the diagnostics pass, then there is a problem in the fixture. The problem could be a point connected to ground.
  • Page 33 ERROR 601 The NX Tester has failed diagnostics of the serial ports. Corrective Action Verify that the Dynalab transfer cable was used to connect the two serial ports being tested. If the proper cable was used, contact Dynalab. ERROR 602 The internal calibration process has failed.
  • Page 34 Corrective Action : Contact Dynalab ERROR 610 The internal 6.1V supply voltage on the CPU board is higher than the acceptable upper limit. Corrective Action : Contact Dynalab ERROR 611 The internal 6.1V supply voltage on the CPU board is lower than the acceptable lower limit.
  • Page 35 ERROR 618 The internal -9.2 V supply voltage on the CPU board is lower than the acceptable lower limit. Corrective Action : Contact Dynalab ERROR 619 The internal -9.2 V supply voltage on the CPU board is higher than the acceptable upper limit.
  • Page 36 The current level supplied by the internal 50uA current source on the CPU board is below the acceptable lower limit. Corrective Action : Contact Dynalab ERROR 628 The current level supplied by the internal 150uA current source on the CPU board is higher than the acceptable upper limit.
  • Page 37 The current level supplied by the internal 5uA current source on the CPU board is higher than the acceptable upper limit. Corrective Action : Contact Dynalab ERROR 637 The current level supplied by the internal 5uA current source on the CPU board is below the acceptable lower limit.
  • Page 38 The Workflow contains a cell that references a non-existent serial port. Corrective Action Change the Workflow cell to reference a serial port that is present on the NX Tester. NX Editor User’s Guide Dynalab Test Systems Revised 04/27/2011 Copyright 2011...

  • Page 39: Service And Support

    ALL OTHER ERRORS For any error not specifically listed above, please contact Dynalab. Service and Support For problems or questions requiring service or support, please contact Dynalab in one of the following ways: • Send an email, describing the problem to: support@dynalab-inc.com...

  • Page 40: Nx Tester Boards

    Board, and one or more Test Point Boards. Additionally, the NX Pro+ Tester has a Transmitter Board which communicates with the Expansion Unit’s Receiver Board. These boards and their part numbers are shown below. Each of these assemblies can be purchased from Dynalab Test Systems. NX Editor User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    3) Except for the warranty in Paragraph 1 above, the Dynalab, Inc., products are furnished "AS IS" and THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE.

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