3 Controlling the system
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3 Controlling the system
3.1 SomatXR CX22B-R / QuantumX CX22B Data Recorders
The data recorders come with the pre-installed DAQ software catman Easy. To set
up a CX22B-R controlled system, refer to the documentation included with the data
recorder.
3.2 eDAQXR and eDAQXR-lite CPU layers
The CPU layers host their own secure web interface for DAQ. To set up a eDAQXR
/ eDAQXR-lite system with SomatXR satellites refer to the documentation for the
CPU layers.
3.3 PC Software
SomatXR modules can also be controlled from a PC or laptop with DAQ software
instead of using a data recorder or CPU layer. The supplied SomatXR System CD
contains a powerful software package consisting of the HBM Device Manager, MX
Assistant and FireWire driver. The software product catman® is available as an
independent product package. The latest device firmware and drivers can be
downloaded from the HBM website (www.hbm.com/daq-support).
3.3.1 HBM Device Manager
The HBM Device Manager is a tool that can list all SomatXR, QuantumX and PMX
modules found on the network. This function is also included with the MX Assistant.
3.3.2 MX Assistant
The HBM software MX Assistant offers the following functions:
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System:
l Create overview (modules and Host PC)
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Modules:
l Search and configuration (TCP/IP communication) naming
l Reset to factory settings
l Read factory calibration certificate
l Analysis (information, status and log file)
l Save configuration to operating PC
l Firmware updates
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Channels/sensors:
l Configuration (name, connection type, TEDS and semi‐automatic
assignment)
l Measurement (alphanumeric display)