Gossen MetraWatt GMST Operating instructions

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Operating Instructions
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Contents
1. Applications ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. System Requirements for GMST ................................................................................................................ 6
3. Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. First start .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Software registration ................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1. First registration..................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Renew Software activation .................................................................................................................. 21
6. Update Software ............................................................................................................................................ 22
7. Add new Customer ........................................................................................................................................ 23
8. Change customer ........................................................................................................................................... 24
9. Read measurements from the tester ..................................................................................................... 25
10. Change object details ................................................................................................................................ 26
11. Add images to the objects ....................................................................................................................... 27
12. Add document to object ........................................................................................................................... 28
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13. Change status from objects .................................................................................................................... 29
14. Add attachment to test ............................................................................................................................. 30
15. Adding own tests ......................................................................................................................................... 32
16. Creating templates ..................................................................................................................................... 33
17. Print graphics .............................................................................................................................................. 344
18. Communication with Seculife series .................................................................................................... 35
19. Printing Reports ......................................................................................................................................... 377
20. Print Labels .................................................................................................................................................. 411
21. Move data between customers .............................................................................................................. 46
22. Load structures in the tester ................................................................................................................ 477
23. Notifications e-mail address ................................................................................................................... 48
24. Back-up copy ................................................................................................................................................ 49
25. Restore Back-up .......................................................................................................................................... 50
26. Installation notes for advanced User .................................................................................................. 51
27. Product support ........................................................................................................................................... 58
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1. Applications
The GMST software is for companies that perform electrical tests. It is the ideal solution for large industrial
companies, hospitals, rental and service of electrical and medical equipment, etc.
Main features:
Tree structure, nesting possibility and easy situation preview,
Multiple database engines (external and local), possibility to import data from local to external database
(work offline),
E-mail notifications,
Communication with multiple testers,
Simplified navigation, tree object -> tests table, multiple test types depends on users needs,
Reports and stickers (labels).
Help functions:
Search engine for tree objects and tests,
Administration tools with user activity log,
Database backup,
Import from ETC and PAT Manager.
GMST communication with the following series/families: SECULIFE (DF,PS 300, ESxtra, is constantly
expanding), SECUTEST and PROFITEST
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2. System Requirements for GMST
Operating system / Software:
Microsoft Windows XP (service pack 2), or later Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10)
.net Framework Version 4.0, (later version should include 2.0)
Hardware PC:
The minimum amount of ram, allowing for smooth operation of the operating system
Minimum resolution 1024 x 768
60 MB of free disc space + space for each customer database ( depends on user needs)
Mouse / Keyboard
For communication with tester : Free usb port
For installation and registration of GMST, the user should have administrator rights.
Note! If user wants to use auto-mailing notifications/external database, PC should have also internet
connection.
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3. Installation
To install the program, start the installation from the CD or download the program from:
http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com/deutsch/produkte/GMST.htm
First, select the installation language and press „Ok“
The Welcome window appears. To continue, press Next
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Now license window will appear. Please read license terms. You have to agree to those terms to continue.
In the next window you can select the component to install.
Important! If in selection group appear Framework 4.0, than install it. It is also important that MS-Windows
components communicate with the testers.
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Now you have to decide if you want shortcut on desktop.
Next choose destination folder for GMST. Click Install, to start installation. Installer will close when
installation is complete. You can start program right after installation. Computer restart is not needed.
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4. First start
At first start configuration window will appear. First choose language and click Next.
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5. Software registration
After installation program MEST is in demo mode. To use all function you have to register. To register click
„MENU“ and choose „Registration“.
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If you are using operating system with advanced administration (MS Windows: Vista, 7, 8,10), you have to run
program as administrator or error will appear.
5.1. First registration
First read license. If you agree accept it. Then choose Step 1 Registration. To continue press Next.
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With every bought copy of program, you will get Installation Card with unique 32 digits product key. Enter that
in next window.
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If product key is correct, Next button will activate. Press it to continue.
Enter company details in next window.
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Important! The data you enter will be printed out on final reports. Please fill this form carefully.
Click Next, to continue.
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Now select a process for product registration.
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By Internet program connects with our server, register user and activate program. It only works if it
your first activation with this registration key.
Save registration data in file on desktop program will create text file with all registration data on
desktop. Sent this file to us [email protected] via E-mail.
Do not send registration. I have activation code already. If you already registered the software.
If registration was carried out by internet and everything is correct, program will activate by itself.
If for some reason activation will be accepted but not completed correct statement will appear and within 2
workdays you will receive activation key or error details via e-mail.
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When you get activation key, open „MENU“ click Registration and choose Step 2 Activation.
If for some reason “Step 2 – Activation” is not active choose “Registration”, go through all steps to method
selection window and select “Do not send registration. I have activation code already”
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After entering correct Activation key next to it green „√” will appear. If red „X appeared, than check
Activation key. Check every digit carefully or go through registration process.
Click Next, to continue.
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