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== Multi version installation == | == Multi version installation == | ||
Since the release of {{RadiMation}} version 4.3.67 it has become possible to run different [[RadiMation|{{RadiMation}}]] versions (4.3.67 and higher) on the same PC. | |||
* It is not possible to run | |||
* The user needs to have the rights as described in | This functionality can be used to verify the correct functioning of the software before it is used for EMC testing. Simply put, the functioning of the new version can be checked by comparing it with the older version. This verification can for example be required by internal quality assurance standards. During this verification process, the installation of the older {{RadiMation}} version can still be used for all EMC tests. | ||
Be advised that: | |||
* It is not possible to run two (or more) different versions at the same time without risking a software crash. Close {{RadiMation}} before starting another version! | |||
* [[DARE!! Instruments]] cannot be held accountable if information is lost because two different versions of {{RadiMation}} are used at the same time. | |||
* The user needs to have the rights as described in [[#User rights and installation|User rights and installation]]. | |||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 27 October 2015
Installation[edit]
Backup[edit]
Before you install the latest version of RadiMation®, please make sure to saveguard all your critical data.
Make a back up of (at least) the following files:
- Correction files
- TSF files
- Sequence files
- Device driver configuration files
Multi version installation[edit]
Since the release of RadiMation® version 4.3.67 it has become possible to run different RadiMation® versions (4.3.67 and higher) on the same PC.
This functionality can be used to verify the correct functioning of the software before it is used for EMC testing. Simply put, the functioning of the new version can be checked by comparing it with the older version. This verification can for example be required by internal quality assurance standards. During this verification process, the installation of the older RadiMation® version can still be used for all EMC tests.
Be advised that:
- It is not possible to run two (or more) different versions at the same time without risking a software crash. Close RadiMation® before starting another version!
- DARE!! Instruments cannot be held accountable if information is lost because two different versions of RadiMation® are used at the same time.
- The user needs to have the rights as described in User rights and installation.
Installation[edit]
RadiMation® can be installed by starting the ‘SETUP.EXE’ program that is located on the delivered CD. By using the default settings of the setup program it should be very easy to install RadiMation®. The setup program will install the RadiMation® software in a separate installation folder which allows you to also start any previous RadiMation® versions.
After the RadiMation® version is installed, we strongly advise that the latest device drivers will also be installed. These device drivers can be installed by start the ‘DRIVERS.EXE’ program that is located on the delivered CD. The ‘DRIVERS.EXE’ program will detect the different installed RadiMation® versions, and it will present you with a dialog, in which you can select the RadiMation® version of which the device drivers should be updated. In this dialog select the correct latest version of RadiMation® that was just installed.
When both the ‘SETUP.EXE’ program and the ‘DRIVERS.EXE’ program are used to install the software, you have the latest released version of RadiMation®.
Verification[edit]
Each newly build RadiMation® version is tested extensively before it is released. We have validated this version on three levels of the four levels that should be done. The fourth level of the validation should be done by the end-user itself.
Automatic knob pushing program[edit]
This program simulates a normal end-user to RadiMation® and it is run on each RadiMation® version. During its simulation it is entering all kind of information in all windows; it is executing tests, reviewing the test results and generating reports. All actions that can be done by a real person are simulated by this program This validation is a responsibility of DARE!! Instruments.
Validation and usage in test house[edit]
After the first validation has passed, the RadiMation® version is validated by DARE!! Measurements. This validation includes real world measurements of a 'known' EUT, and verification of the measurement results, with manual measurements. If this validation is passed, the validated RadiMation® version will be installed and used by DARE!! Measurements. In this period any reported problem will be investigated and possible an updated version of RadiMation® will be created This validation is a responsibility of DARE!! Instruments.
Validation at selected end-user(s)[edit]
After the validated version is used for more than 2 weeks at DARE!! Measurements, the version is send to selected end-user(s) that will also test this version of RadiMation®. After a certain amount of time, the validated version is shipped to all other end-users. This validation is a responsibility of DARE!! Instruments.
End-user validation[edit]
When an end-user receives a new RadiMation® version, it should perform a validation of the software. Parts that should be validated by the end-user itself are:
- Correct control of the used equipment
- Validation of the software according to internal quality standards
- Possible verification and comparison of measurement of a 'known' EUT.
This validation is a responsibility of the RadiMation® end-user itself.