medTester Function Commands

Always test the communication between WebTMA and the medTester unit before you transfer data. This assures that the medTester port is not in use by another device and the connection is solid.

The industry term for this test is 'ping,' and it means that a signal is sent from one device to another. If the connection is working, the receiving device sends a reply.

When you click the Ping medTester button, a dialog box appears in the upper right corner of the window and shows that the ping command is executing.

A successful ping is indicated by an audible beep from the medTester unit (if sound is enabled on the unit) and a dialog box on the PC that shows the version number of the medTester software.

If the ping is not successful, the system displays an error message. Following are some steps to troubleshoot the problem.

• Recheck the cabling connections.
• Check the port and baud rate settings in both WebTMA and medTester to assure they are identical.
• Disable any conflicting software that uses the same port.

WebTMA prepares a set of three transfer files.

• mtexport.itm - itemized Master Check items
• mtexport.idn - a list of all control codes and Task numbers
• mtexport.lst - a Task code, name of Task, and order of Tasks

When you click the Generate Checklist / Upload to medTester button, WebTMA instructs the medTester Link module to send these files to the medTester unit. A beep from the medTester informs you of the transfer progress. A message is also shown in the upper right corner of the computer monitor.

NOTE: These files are overwritten in the MT directory each time you select either Send button.

Use the Generate Checklist / Upload to medTester button to filter or send all the medTester equipment checklists to the unit. If you change the Tasks or add new equipment, you can send again.

If you have a small number of equipment records, you can send all checklists and store the records in the medTester memory.

1. Login to the WebTMA medTester software.
2. Set the medTester unit to Menu 1, and, if necessary, ping the medTester as outlined in Pinging the medTester above. The test must be successful before you can transfer checklists.
3. Click the Send Checks button.

When the command is issued, the Equipment control IDs are transferred to the medTester unit along with all appropriate checklists and Tasks in the following manner:

• WebTMA software prepares a set of three transfer files. See MT Directory Checklist Files above for definitions of the files.
• The software notifies the WebTMA medTester link to send the files.
• Progress information messages appear in the upper right corner of the computer monitor and on the medTester unit screen.
• The medTester unit beeps when each file is received (if sound is enabled on the unit).
• If the send process is interrupted for any reason, you can send these files again. See the following topic, Re-Submit Results to medTester for more information.

Re-Submit Results to medTester