Release Notes/Installation
Installation[edit]
Backup[edit]
Before installations make sure you have backed up all critical information like:
- Correction files
- TSF files
- Sequence files
- Device driver configuration files
For migrating from 5.3 to 5.4 see the additional recommendation(s)
Multi version installation[edit]
From version 4.3.67 and higher it is possible to run different RadiMation® versions on the same PC. This functionality can be used to verify the correct functioning of RadiMation®, before all EMC tests are going to be performed with the new RadiMation® 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.
There are some points that need to be enlightened:
- It is not possible to run 2 different versions at the same time. If you want to change versions, first close RadiMation® before starting another version. When two different versions of RadiMation® are running at the same time, this could result in crashing the software. D.A.R.E!! Instruments can not be held accountable if information is lost in such a situation.
- The user needs to have the rights as described in chapter Installing software updates
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 D.A.R.E!! Instruments.
Validation and usage in test house[edit]
After the first validation has passed, the RadiMation® version is validated by D.A.R.E!! Consultancy. 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 D.A.R.E!! Consultancy. 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 D.A.R.E!! Instruments.
Validation at selected end-user(s)[edit]
After the validated version is used for more than 2 weeks at D.A.R.E!! Consultancy, 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 D.A.R.E!! 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.