WOODPECKER WP632AM

COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE
USER’S MANUAL

Version 2.0

Issue Date: February, 2011

All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied,
transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written
consent of Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding reserves the
right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person
or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the WP632AM website (www.wp632.cadex.co.jp) for
updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of the WP632AM.

Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

◆ Introduction

Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software allows users to view and save inspection
results acquired by the WP632AM on a computer. By connecting the WP632AM with a
computer using a dedicated USB cable, users can view inspection results on a computer
display in real time and/or save inspection results on a computer for later use.

A newly added feature in this version of the software allows displaying of inspection results
in a bar-graph format on a computer display while in real-time display mode. The software
also allows users to download inspection results stored in the WP632AM to a computer.

This software saves inspection results in the comma-separated values (CSV) format,
allowing viewing in Microsoft Excel and conversion into Excel files.

◆ System Requirements

Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software supports Windows 7, Windows Vista and

Windows XP operating systems.

The software automatically adapts itself to the operating system on which it is running,
eliminating the need for manual settings.

Recommended System Configuration:

500 MHz or faster Intel Pentium or equivalent processor

Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB on Windows Vista/Windows 7)

30 MB free hard disk space

USB port

CD-ROM drive

Display with minimum 1024 X 768 pixels resolution

Graphics must be set for 16-bit color or higher

Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP

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◆ Installing FTDI USB Device Drivers

WP632AM Communication Software uses the FTDI driver. FTDI232 is required for USB
connection between the WP632AM and your computer.

Install the FTDI232 USB driver provided on CD-ROM before connecting the WP632AM with a
computer.

Note: Your computer might download the FTDI device driver automatically when you
connect the WP632AM the first time.

Install the FTDI232 USB driver to your computer by following the instructions in the
"Installation Guide" provided by Future Technology Devices International Limited (available
online at http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.)

After installing the USB driver, connect the WP632AM with your computer using a dedicated
USB cable.

A message box might appear on your computer display once the WP632AM is connected.
Complete the device driver installation by following the instructions in the message box.

A similar message box might appear on your computer display when the USB cable is
connected to a different USB port. Follow the instructions in the message box to complete
the task.

Note: There are two types of device driver software required to operate Woodpecker
WP632AM Communication Software.

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◆ Installing the Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software

Click/double-click “SetupWoodpecker_W7_Vxxx.exe” on the CD-ROM.

Follow the steps that appear on your computer display to install the software.

Note: The file extension “.exe” might not appear on your computer display depending on
your Windows Explorer display settings.

Note: “Vxxx” at end of the file name represents version numbers of the software.

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Click the Finish button to complete the installation.

When the Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software is successfully installed on your

computer, the Woodpecker icon automatically appears on your computer desktop.

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◆ Using the Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software

Connect the WP632AM with your computer using a dedicated USB cable.

Woodpecker WP632AM Communication Software icon

Click/double-click the Woodpecker icon to start the software.

You can also start the software from the Start Menu.

The following program window will appear on your computer display once the software is
activated.

WP632AM Communication Software program window

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◆ Establishing Communication between the WP632AM and a
Computer

USB device drivers must be installed on your computer prior to connecting the WP632AM.

If USB device drivers are not installed, install them manually by referring to the "Installing
FTDI USB Device Drivers" section of this User’s Manual.

Connect the WP632AM with your computer with a USB cable.

Switch on the WP632AM by pressing the Power button.

Note: The WP632AM shuts down automatically after 30 seconds when it is not in use.

Click the Connect button in the program window.

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An icon of the earth appears in the top left corner of the program window when
communication with the WP632AM is established.

Note: The WP632AM must be switched on to communicate with your computer.

The Please check connection message box appears on your computer display when
communication with the WP632AM fails.

If this message box appears, make sure the WP632AM is switched on.

Check the USB cable connections.

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The serial number allocated to each WP632AM appears in the Machine No. box at the top
right corner of the program window when communication with the WP632AM is established.

Each WP632AM's Machine Number can be changed to any number up to three digits.

To change the Machine Number, right-click the mouse over the Machine No. box.

Left-click Set Machine No. on the menu.

Input the desired machine number in the space and click the OK button.

Note: The WP632AM must be switched on and connected to the computer in order to
change the Machine No.

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◆ Viewing Inspection Results in Real time

This feature allows users to view inspection results in real time.

Click the RealTime tab on the top left corner of the program window.

First, measure and set a standard value.

Once the standard value is set, it will be shown in the Standard Value box in the program
window.

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The yellow highlighted area of the screen makes it easier to view inspection results in real
time.

The top and bottom borders of the yellow area can be adjusted by dragging each line
up/down while holding down the left mouse button

The yellow area does not have any correlation with the actual test results of the WP632AM.

Inspection results are displayed in the Measure Result Display Grid in real time.

Inspection results are also displayed simultaneously in a bar graph.

Differences in degree of disbond from the standard value are shown in different colors on
the bar graph.

Less than 8%

More than 8% and less than 16%

More than 16% and less than 40%

More than 40% and less than 80%

More than 80%

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◆ Transfer Bar Graph Image to the Clipboard

Click the Clipboard button on the top left corner of the program window.

You can also right-click the mouse over the bar graph image and left-click Copy to
Clipboard on the menu.

The bar graph image on the program window will be transferred to the clipboard and can be
copied into other software, such as Microsoft Excel and raster graphics editors.

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◆ Transfer Inspection Results to the Clipboard

Right-click the mouse over the Measure Results Display Grid and left-click Copy to
Clipboard on the menu.

The inspection results on the program window will be transferred to the clipboard and can
be copied into other software, such as Microsoft Excel.

To save inspection result data in a comma-separated-values (CSV) file, left-click Save CSV
File on the menu.

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◆ View Enlarged Bar Graph

Any portion of the bar graph can be enlarged for easy viewing.

Select the area to be enlarged by left-clicking and dragging the mouse in a diagonal line
from top left to bottom right.

The selected area of the bar graph is enlarged for easy viewing.

Left click and drag the

mouse in a diagonal line
from top left to bottom
right.

Select the area for

enlarged viewing

Enlarged bar graph area

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To reset the viewing size of the bar graph, left-click and drag the mouse in a diagonal line
from bottom right to top left.

Left-click and drag

the mouse in a
diagonal line from
bottom right to
top left.

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◆ Transferring Stored Data from the WP632AM

This feature allows users to transfer inspection results stored in the WP632AM to a
computer.

Connect the WP632AM using a dedicated USB cable.

Switch on the WP632AM by pressing the Power button on the WP632AM.

Note: The WP632AM shuts down automatically after 30 seconds when it is not in use.

An icon of the earth appears in the top left corner of the program window when
communication with the WP632AM is established.

Note: The WP632AM must be switched on to activate communication with your computer.

The Please check connection message box appears on your computer display when
communication with the WP632AM fails.

If this message box appears, make sure the WP632AM is switched on.

Check the USB cable connections.

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Click the Retrieve tab in the program window.

Inspection results stored in the WP632AM will be transferred to your computer, and data will
be shown in the program window.

Program window after stored data is retrieved from the WP632AM

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◆ Save Inspection Result Data Retrieved from the WP632AM

Click the Excel button to save inspection result data in a comma-separated-values (CSV)
file.

You can also right-click the mouse over the inspection results and left-click Copy to
Clipboard or Save CSV File on the menu.

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◆ Ending Communication with the WP632AM

Click the Stop button to end communication with the WP632AM.

Once communication with the WP632AM is ended, data will not be transferred to your
computer.

Click the Connect button to start communication with the WP632AM.

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