MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE
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MR100 for Windows CE
1. What is MR100 for Windows CE?
MR100 for Windows CE is designed for panel-wide monitoring and programming of MasterTrace
heat tracing controllers using QTERM-A7. The QTERM-A7 mobile data terminal is a rugged graphic
human-machine interface terminal designed to run the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system. It
communicates with Nextron’s MasterTrace control modules through RS485 serial link with facilities for
bringing data on any part of network to the QTERM-A7 screen and controlling the operation of heat tracing
circuits remotely. It provides a graphical user interface to allow the operator to easily and quickly interpret
the data collected from the field and program the controllers as required.
2. QTERM-A7 Touch Screen
All human-machine interface activities are through the 7” touch screen. Figure G.1 is the typical
desktop screen of QTERM-A7. There are two iCons of critical importance to the operation of MR100 for
Windows CE.
Figure G.1 – QTERM-A7 Desktop Screen
(1) My Device iCon – This is the iCon to help user navigate all folders in QTERM-A7. The
executable file of MR100 for Windows CE, MR100_for_Windows_CE*.exe,isstoredat
HardDisk\MR100_for_Windows_CE* folder.
(2) On-Screen keyboard iCon – This iCon is located at the bottom right on the touch screen.
Depending on the need, the keyboard can be activated or hidden by a simple click on this iCon. Quite often