CM190125AMA

ADWIN
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND USER MANUAL

D. MARCHIORI S.R.L.
via Pontina km. 43.856 - 04011 Aprilia (LT) Italy
tel: +39-06-928 2733 – fax: +39-06-927 5401
e-mail: marchiori@dma-aero.com Internet: http://www.dma-aero.com

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – PRELIMINARY.....................................................................................................4
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1 Figures used in this manual.......................................................................................4
1.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 DEFAULT FOLDER FOR PROFILES AND RESULTS....................................................................4
SECTION 2 – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION...............................................5
2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 STARTING ADWIN........................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 3 – USING THE SOFTWARE.....................................................................................7
3.1 OPERATION..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 DISPLAYING AND SETTING MEASURED AND CONTROLLED VALUES AND THEIR UNITS....7
3.2.1 Changing values using the keyboard.........................................................................8
3.2.2 Changing values using the graphical keypad.............................................................8
3.2.3 Quick setting of the last edited value.........................................................................9
3.2.4 Altitude, airspeed, altitude rate, airspeed rate, Mach number, Ps and Pt...................9
3.2.5 Mode of operation....................................................................................................10
3.2.6 Angle of attack and other pressure channels...........................................................10
3.3 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................ 10
3.3.1 Multiple Isolator........................................................................................................10
3.3.2 True airspeed calculation.........................................................................................11
3.3.3 Center line correction (altitude offset)......................................................................12
3.3.4 Ultra-Low Speed......................................................................................................12
3.4 CHANGING MEASURE UNITS...................................................................................................... 12
3.5 PERFORMING A LEAK TEST....................................................................................................... 12
3.6 SETTING LIMITS AND INCREMENTS.......................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 Saving limits............................................................................................................. 14
3.7 PROGRAMMING AND RUNNING TEST PROFILES....................................................................14
3.7.1 Creating and editing profiles....................................................................................14
3.7.2 Running test profiles................................................................................................15
3.7.3 Running test profiles in calibration mode.................................................................16
3.7.4 Running test profiles in loop mode...........................................................................16
3.7.5 Profile results........................................................................................................... 17
3.7.6 Loading and saving profiles.....................................................................................17
3.7.7 Transferring profiles and results from the ADTS......................................................18
3.8 PLOTTING...................................................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 4 – CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................21
4.1 VISUALIZATION SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Negative dynamic pressure.....................................................................................21
4.1.2 Graphical keyboards................................................................................................21
4.1.3 Altitude rate.............................................................................................................. 22
4.2 TEST PROFILES............................................................................................................................ 22
SECTION 5 – TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................................................23

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FIGURES
FIG 1– THE WELCOME SCREEN..............................................................................................6
FIG 2– PANEL LIST IN THE UPPER AREA OF THE SCREEN..................................................7
FIG 3– THE STATUS PANEL......................................................................................................7
FIG 4– THE KEYPAD.................................................................................................................. 9
FIG 5– UP-DOWN BUTTONS.....................................................................................................9
FIG 6– POP-UP WINDOW FOR MULTIPLE ISOLATOR (4 + 4)...............................................11
FIG 7– THE TRUE AIRSPEED WINDOW..................................................................................11
FIG 8– LEAK TEST DIALOG BOX...........................................................................................13
FIG 9– LIMITS AND INCREMENTS..........................................................................................13
FIG 10– THE PROFILE PANEL SHOWING A TEST PROFILE................................................15
FIG 11– STEP SETTINGS WINDOW WITH ANGLE OF ATTACK ...........................................15
FIG 12– PROFILE INFORMATION DIALOG SHOWING EXAMPLE DATA..............................16
FIG 13– PROFILE RESULTS DIALOGS (TABLE AND GRAPH)..............................................17
FIG 14– PROFILE TRANSFER PANEL....................................................................................18
FIG 15– THE PLOTTING PANEL..............................................................................................20
FIG 16– THE CONFIGURATION WINDOW..............................................................................21
FIG 17– ALTITUDE RATE ROUNDING INTERVALS................................................................22

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SECTION 1 – PRELIMINARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the D.Marchiori ADWIN remote control software for flight-line air
data test sets MPS31C, MPS27C, MPS34C, MPS35C, MPS39C, MPS40C, MPS43,
MPS45, MPS49.
ADWIN is a software for Personal Computers, that allows an Operator to control the D.
Marchiori Air Data Test Sets listed above. Its purpose is to offer users and technicians a
simple and intuitive interface for controlling the range of D. Marchiori air data test sets.
This manual is applicable starting from software version 3.13.

1.1.1 Figures used in this manual

Most of the images found in this manual are taken from the Unix version of ADWIN. The
appearance is slightly different to the Windows version.

1.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION

Some ADWIN functions (for example limits settings) are password protected. There are two
passwords:
• Editing password: is needed for:
◦ editing and saving test profiles (see chapter 3.7);
◦ changing limits (see chapter 3.6).
By default, the editing password is empty.
• Configuration password: is needed for setting the configuration parameters,
including the passwords (see section SECTION 4). This password is accepted also
where the editing password is required.
By default, the configuration password is “22482”.
Both password can be changed from the configuration window (see SECTION 4).
NOTE: after changing the passwords, it is strongly advised to write them down and store
them in a safe place, for future reference.

1.3 DEFAULT FOLDER FOR PROFILES AND RESULTS

The Windows version of the ADWIN software stores the test profiles, the results and the
configuration file in a folder called “ADWIN”, inside the documents folder.
The UNIX version of the ADWIN software stores the test profiles, the results and the
configuration file in a directory called “ADWIN”, inside the user's home directory.

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SECTION 2 – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION

2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The ADWIN software for Microsoft Windows has the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or later version;
• 100 MB of free hard disk space;
• 128 MB RAM;
• minimum display resolution: 1024x768 pixels;
• serial port and connection cable to the ADTS apparatus;
• user account with administrative privileges.
NOTE: other versions for the Linux operating system may be available. Please contact your
sales representative for more details.

2.2 INSTALLATION
The ADWIN software comes as one self-installing executable file. Double click and follow
the on-screen instructions to install the software.
NOTE: the software can also be installed and operated by a user without administrative
privileges. Please contact your sales representative for more information.
After the ADWIN software is installed, it can be started from the Windows Start menu.

2.3 STARTING ADWIN

When ADWIN software starts, it prompts the User for the connection to the ADTS.
• Serial ports mounted on PC motherboards and on expansion cards usually
correspond to ports COM1 ÷ COM4.
• DMA USB cables (P/N CBL-USB-2) are seen by Microsoft Windows as serial
ports. Refer to the Windows Device Manager to find out which COM port
corresponds to the cable.
• Bluetooth connections to the DMA ADTS also generate a “virtual” serial port after
the Bluetooth pairing procedure is carried out. When using the Bluetooth
connection, the User must also enter the serial number of the unit to be
controlled.
• Ethernet connections must be configured by entering the IP address and port on
which the ADTS is listening.
• WiFi connections require that the PC joins the wireless LAN that is generated by
the ADTS.
When the User presses the “Connect” button, ADWIN detects the MPS instrument which
has been connected and tests for individual features (angle of attack, multiple isolator etc).
The welcome screen, described in SECTION 3 is then displayed.
The software is now ready.
NOTE: If a red window is displayed containing the text “Machine is not responding”, then
the MPS air data test set may not be in the “REMOTE” mode, the selected COM

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port is wrong, or the Bluetooth function may be set incorrectly. For more information
about start-up errors, please refer to SECTION 5.
ADWIN is now ready, and the “welcome screen” (FIG 1) displays the limits that are
currently set. The User can choose among three possibilities:
1. accept the limits and switch to the “Status” panel (refer to section 3.2);
2. load a profile, therefore changing the limits (refer to section 3.7);
3. manually edit the limits (refer to section 3.6).

FIG 1 – THE WELCOME SCREEN

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SECTION 3 – USING THE SOFTWARE

3.1 OPERATION
The Operator interacts with the software by using the keyboard and mouse. All
functions are achieved by clicking on sensitive areas of the program windows
(buttons, for examples).
ADWIN 's interface is organized in tasks. Each task corresponds to a “panel”. All panels
can be reached by clicking on their names, in the upper area of the screen (FIG 2).

FIG 2 – PANEL LIST IN THE UPPER AREA OF THE SCREEN

The “Transfer” panel will only be available if the ADTS supports transferring test profiles
and results.
The lowest part of the screen is filled by a “status bar”. The status bar displays messages
about the MPS instrument and the controlling software.

3.2 DISPLAYING AND SETTING MEASURED AND CONTROLLED VALUES AND

THEIR UNITS
The “Status” panel (FIG 3) displays the current status of the air data test set under control.
The User can change the commanded values for altitude, airspeed, rates and pressures. If
the multiple isolator capability is detected, its ports can be controlled from this panel.

FIG 3 – THE STATUS PANEL

The yellow numbers on black background are the simulated (actual) values. The black
numbers on gray background are the commanded values.

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The values can be changed with the keyboard, or using a graphical keypad. The choice is
made on the Configuration window (SECTION 4).
Once edited, the commanded values need to be validated. By clicking on the “Go” button,
the values are sent to the air data test set. This allows the User to set all values in random
order, and then committing them all at the same time. As a reminder, the changed value
changes color and the “Go” button starts blinking until the user either pushes it or changes
panel.
NOTE: when switching to another panel, all non-validated changes are lost! Therefore
switching back and forth from another panel may be used as an “undo” function.
Almost all measure units can be changed. Please refer to section 3.4 for more information.

3.2.1 Changing values using the keyboard

The numerical values are displayed inside ordinary text boxes; the Operator can change
the values also using the following keys:
• Up and down arrows: add or subtract the least measurable amount;
• Page-up and Page-down: add or subtract the defined increment (section 3.6);
• ENTER: commit the value;
• TAB: commit the value and move to the next.

3.2.2 Changing values using the graphical keypad

When a value is clicked, a keypad will pop up (FIG 4), allowing the User to edit the value by
using the following keys:
• Number keys: insert the corresponding digit.
• *00 and *000: multiply the current value by 100 or 1,000 times. eg from 20 to 2,000
or 20,000 ft
• Dot key: adds a decimal dot.
• Plus/minus key: changes the sign of the number (multiplies it by -1).
• DEL key: deletes the last digit.
• *Arrow keys: add or subtract the least measurable amount.
• *Double arrow keys: ad or subtract the defined increment (section 3.5.)
• OK and Cancel buttons: accept or reset the edited value and close the keypad.

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FIG 4 – THE KEYPAD

The commands marked with an asterisk '*' are subjected to the upper and lower limit. For
example, if the upper limit is 1,000 and the displayed value is 100, both the 00 and 000
keys will set the value to 1,000. When a limit is reached, the edited value will flash.
When clicking Ok, if the value is inside the limits, it is accepted; otherwise, the value
flashes and the keypad does not disappear.
The limits for all the values are set as described in chapter 3.6, as also are the increments
that correspond to the double arrow keys.
When the keypad pops up, the numbers, the plus/minus sign and the dot keys assume a
different meaning: they start a new number, instead of editing the current one. Afterwards,
all the keys will work as explained.

3.2.3 Quick setting of the last edited value

After the keypad window is closed, the last edited value can be controlled using the up and
down buttons (FIG 5). These buttons respectively increase and decrease the last edited
value. The up and down button do not require the user to click on the “Validate” button:
the value is automatically sent to the ADTS.

FIG 5 – UP-DOWN BUTTONS

The quantity controlled by the up and down buttons can be recognized because its
background becomes green.

3.2.4 Altitude, airspeed, altitude rate, airspeed rate, Mach number, Ps and Pt
Altitude, airspeed and Mach number are always displayed. Altitude rate and airspeed rate
are switched by clicking on the “Rate” label or on the measure unit below.
Commanded values can be changed as described in the previous paragraph.

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If the air data test set under control supports generation and control of the angle of attack,
then the lower part can show Ps2 or AOA instead of Qc. Please refer to the next paragraph
for more information.
NOTE: because the values are mutually tied, editing one value may cancel the changes on
another one. For example, if the User changes the altitude, and then the static
pressure, the second change overrides the first. The same thing happens with
airspeed, mach and Qc. Where ambiguities may arise from the subsequent
changes, the precedence is given to altitude/Ps. This means that Pt may conflict
with Qc, but not with Ps.

3.2.5 Mode of operation

D.Marchiori Air Data Test Sets support different operation modes. The current mode is
displayed on a black background in the lower part of the window. The Operator can change
the mode of operation by pushing the yellow buttons in the lower part of the status panel.
At any moment, the “HALT” button stops the control mode of the MPS instrument.
A venting procedure can be initiated by pushing the “Vent” button. The ambient pressure
will be automatically read, then the machine will slowly reach the read ambient pressure
value. During this phase (the mode will display “Venting”), the operation can be stopped by
pushing the “CNTRL” or “HALT” buttons.
NOTE: some buttons may be disabled during execution of test profiles, leak tests and other
automatic procedures.

3.2.6 Angle of attack and other pressure channels

When ADWIN is first started, it checks automatically to determine if the air data test set
supports generation and control of other (3rd and 4th) pressure channels: Ps2 and Ps3. If so,
it can be used for testing the angle of attack.
Either Ps2 and Ps3, or the corresponding differential pressures “Pd2” and “Pd3”, can be
displayed in place of Qc. By clicking on the “Qc” label or on the measure unit below, the
user can switch among the pressures.
Because Pd2 is the difference between Ps2 and Ps1, changes to Ps2 and Pd2 override
each other. The same thing happens with Pd3, that is the difference between Ps3 and Ps1.
NOTE: Ps1 is another name for Ps
NOTE: If the ADTS does not support generation of Ps2 and Ps3, then the “Qc” label
behaves like the “Ps” and “Pt” labels: it can be used to change the measure unit for
displaying pressures.

3.3 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

The orange button “FUNC” opens a small menu, from which the Operator can access other
functions.

3.3.1 Multiple Isolator

When ADWIN is first started, it checks automatically to determine if the air data test set has
a multiple isolator function. If so, the “M.I.” button becomes available from the “FUNC”
button. When the User clicks on that button, a window pops up, allowing to control the ports
of the multiple isolator.
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instrument, and how they are connected to the internal pressure generators. When
pushing the “Multiple isolator” button for the first time, the User is asked how many
ports are assigned to the static pressure, and how many to the total pressure.
“4 + 4” means 4 Ps and 4 Pt, while “5 + 3” means 5 Ps and 3 Pt. The “4 + 4” choice
must also be selected when the Ps port are as many as the Pt ports (1 + 1 or 2 + 2
or 3 + 3).

FIG 6 – POP-UP WINDOW FOR MULTIPLE ISOLATOR (4 + 4)

Each isolated port is represented by an “X” or “O”.
• X means that the port is isolated;
• O means that the port is open.
Clicking on a button changes the port status.
NOTE: the air data test set may have less isolated ports than 8; in this case, only the first
elements of each row will function, and attempting to change the others will have no
effect.
Ps ports may be isolated only if all Pt ports are open, and vice-versa: it may not be possible
to isolate Ps and Pt ports simultaneously.
The “Close” button dismisses the pop-up. If all the ports are open, the window will close
immediately; otherwise, ADWIN will open all ports before closing the window.
Before opening an isolated port, if the controlled pressure has changed from the isolated
pressure, the User can choose to return to the isolated pressure before opening the port, in
order to equalize the trapped pressure with the controlling pressure to avoid sudden
pressure changes that may damage the instruments under test.
NOTE: the multiple isolator pop-up window is automatically shown if any of the multiple
isolator ports are found to be isolated when ADWIN starts.
The multiple isolator window can be moved by clicking on an empty spot and dragging to a
different location.

3.3.2 True airspeed calculation

ADWIN can calculate the true airspeed (TAS) from the current indicated airspeed (IAS) and
the temperature value input by the Operator.
The TAS/IAS button opens the True Airspeed window (FIG 7).

FIG 7 – THE TRUE AIRSPEED WINDOW

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The Operator can enter the desired temperature value and then click “Ok”. The TAS value
is displayed by the Status Panel (FIG 3) instead of the airspeed.
To restore the standard indicated airspeed display, click on the “Disable” button from the
True Airspeed window.

3.3.3 Center line correction (altitude offset)

The Operator can set the altitude offset between the ADTS position and the Unit Under
Test, so that the ADTS can compensate for it.
The center line correction can be set by clicking on the “Alt. Offset” button.
NOTE: if the UUT altitude is higher than the equipment altitude, the correction value must
be entered as a positive number, and vice versa.
When the offset is not zero, the simulated altitude on the Status Panel (FIG 3) is displayed
on a yellow background.

3.3.4 Ultra-Low Speed

If the ADTS supports the Ultra-Low Speed function, the “ULS” button becomes available.
For more information on the ULS function, refer to the Operating Manual of the ADTS.

3.4 CHANGING MEASURE UNITS

Measure units can be changed in almost every window, by clicking on their name or on the
physical value they measure. A small window appears, listing all the possible units for that
value.
When a window is displaying a value and its corresponding rate – for instance the status
panel (FIG 3), that shows both altitude and altitude rate – then the measure units for the
value and its rate are changed simultaneously.

3.5 PERFORMING A LEAK TEST

Leak tests can be performed during normal operation, from the status panel (FIG 3) or as
part of a test profile (chapter 3.7). A leak test consists of the following steps:
1. waiting for the unit under test to stabilize at the commanded value (“stabilization
time”);
2. putting the machine in “measure mode” and waiting for the specified “measure time”;
3. reading altitude and airspeed (or Ps and Pt) and calculate the leak;
4. report the result.
These steps are followed automatically, once the User has set all the required parameters.
The maximum allowed leak must be expressed by giving the maximum value over a time
base. For instance, the example in FIG 8 has a maximum allowed leak of 50 ft/min for the
altitude, and 10 kts/min for the airspeed.
The maximum allowed leak can be expressed as aeronautical values (altitude, airspeed),
or pressures.
NOTE: leak test results are not saved, unless the leak test is run as part of a test profile.

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FIG 8 – LEAK TEST DIALOG BOX

3.6 SETTING LIMITS AND INCREMENTS

The panel “Limits/increments” (FIG 9) displays:
• limiting values (maximum, minimum) for the air data test set;
• the increments for each value, that correspond to the pressing of the double-arrow
keys of the keypad.
Therefore, the limits are needed to keep the Units Under Test in their safe operating area.
The increments, on the other hand, can be set at will by the Operator.
NOTE: the editing password is required for changing and saving the limiting values.
IMPORTANT: limits and increments are saved together with test profiles. Please refer
to section 3.7 for information about test profiles.

FIG 9 – LIMITS AND INCREMENTS

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most commonly used measure unit. For example, if the tests require all altitudes to
be expressed in feet, then the altitude increment could be set to 100 feet; instead, if
the tests require altitudes to be expressed in meters, a useful increment could be
100 or 50 meters.

3.6.1 Saving limits

The limits can be saved by pressing the “Save limits” button. When the limiting values are
saved in the ADTS internal memory, they will be reloaded every time the ADTS is turned
on.
NOTE not all ADTS models may support saving the limits from the terminal.
The limiting values are also saved in ADWIN test profiles (see next section for more
information). The main difference is that the ADTS internal limits are set when the ADTS is
turned on, while the limits inside ADWIN test profiles are effective only when the software is
running.
The button “Save limits” allows the Operator to save:
• the limits together with the current profile (see paragraph 3.7.6);
• the limits into the ADTS memory (if supported).

3.7 PROGRAMMING AND RUNNING TEST PROFILES

ADWIN allows the Operator to define test profiles. Each profile contains:
• limiting values and increments (refer to section 3.6);
• a number of steps, each one composed of:
◦ values for altitude, airspeed, etc. to be reached;
◦ maximum altitude and airspeed rate to be maintained while reaching the step;
◦ tolerances accepted for altitude and airspeed readings from units under test;
◦ the time to wait for stabilization, before checking the instruments;
◦ parameters for conducting a leak test (if required).
• the units in which the profile results will be recorded (this allows, for instance, to set
altitude set-points and to record the corresponding Ps readings).
NOTE: not all the MPS instruments that support the angle of attack can control its AoA rate.
Therefore, the setting of the AoA rate may not appear in the step settings window.
NOTE: the editing password is required for creating, editing and saving profiles.

3.7.1 Creating and editing profiles

The “Profile” panel (FIG 10) shows the currently active profile. The table summarizes the
data regarding each step. The blue step is the one that is currently selected; the steps with
green background require a leak test.
The buttons “+” and “–”, on the right of the table, move the selected profile step respectively
up or down in the list.
The “Add step” button inserts a new step after the current selection.
The “Edit step” button opens the step settings window (FIG 11), that allows editing all the
step parameters.

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The “Settings” button opens a window that allows to set the altitude offset and the format of
the readings: aeronautical units or pressures.
If a test profile contains at least one step, the button “Run profile” becomes green and can
be pushed to start the test.

FIG 10 – THE PROFILE PANEL SHOWING A TEST PROFILE

Editing single steps

The numbers after the “+” and “-” signs are the allowed tolerances. The tolerance intervals
are summarized below the rate settings. Please note that the window may differ, if the MPS
instrument does not support the angle of attack, or cannot control its rate.
The check box “Leak test” enables the “Parameters” button; for more information about
leak tests refer to chapter 3.5.

FIG 11 – STEP SETTINGS WINDOW WITH ANGLE OF ATTACK

3.7.2 Running test profiles

When the User pushes the button “Run profile”, ADWIN displays the Profile Information
Window (FIG 12).
There are two possible ways of running a test profile: in “calibration” or in “loop” mode.

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• In calibration mode, ADWIN requests to enter the readings from UUTs at each
step. The readings are compared with the indicated tolerances and the results
are saved at the end of the test.
• In loop mode, the profile can be executed once or more times in a row. The
software follows each step independently, without requiring any intervention from
the User.
The User can require an automatic return to ambient, at the end of the profile.

FIG 12 – PROFILE INFORMATION DIALOG SHOWING EXAMPLE DATA

3.7.3 Running test profiles in calibration mode

The User must enter at least one UUT name, for the “Ok” button to become green.
NOTE: for each row in the “Units under test” table, the User will be prompted to enter both
an altitude, an airspeed and a Mach number value. If some steps do not require the
UUT readings, the User should set their stabilization time to zero.
The software will cycle through all the programmed steps, proceeding as follows:
1. reach the requested pressures, following the commanded rates;
2. wait for the requested stabilization time; if zero, skip the next point.
3. prompt the User to read the instruments under test and insert the measured data
(altitude and airspeed values for each unit under test);
4. if required, execute a leak test and display its result;
5. advance to the next step.
When all the steps are have been executed, the calibration results are briefly displayed
(FIG 13), and the User can choose to save them.
While a profile is running, the step settings window displays two additional buttons: “Show
intermediate results” displays the profile results window (FIG 13) with the results of the
executed steps; “Skip step” cancels the current profile step, advancing to the next one.

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3.7.4 Running test profiles in loop mode

The loop mode does not require any information about the UUT's.
The software will cycle through all the programmed steps, proceeding as follows:
1. reach the requested pressures, following the commanded rates;
2. wait for the requested stabilization time;
3. advance to the next step.
NOTE leak tests are not executed in loop mode.
While a profile is running, the step settings window displays two additional buttons: “Show
intermediate results” that has no effect, and “Skip step” that cancels the current profile step,
advancing to the next one.
Loops do not generate any results.

3.7.5 Profile results

Profile results files are CSV (“comma separated values”) files that can be read by any
spreadsheet. The data are separated by tabulators.
NOTE profile results are only saved if the profile is run in calibration mode.
Results are saved when a test profile is completed. The file name is automatically
generated by appending the current date and time in compact format, so that alphabetically
sorting file names would list them in chronological order.
The directory in which results are saved is in the User's Documents folder, as explained in
chapter 1.3.

FIG 13 – PROFILE RESULTS DIALOGS (TABLE AND GRAPH)

The Profile Results Dialog (FIG 13) can show the data in either tabular or graphic form. The
“Graph/Table” button changes the current visualization mode.
The tabular form (FIG 13, left) lists the set points for each step and the reading errors for
each UUT.
The graphic form (FIG 13, right) displays the results for a single channel (altitude or
airspeed) for a single UUT at a time. It is possible to display either the full-scale values or
the reading errors centered around zero. Tolerance intervals are indicated with dotted lines;
values outside the tolerances are plotted in red.

3.7.6 Loading and saving profiles

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it's advisable to save the profiles that are likely to be repeated for multiple MPS
instruments. The same thing happens for the MPS instruments limiting values: they are
read from the default profile every time the ADWIN software is started.
Profile files are recognized by the extension “prf”.
The default directory for profiles is in the User's Documents folder, as explained in chapter
1.3. The default profile is called “Default.prf”. It is loaded every time ADWIN is started. It
contains the start-up limits and increments, and may contain test steps too.
NOTE: the current profile can also be saved by clicking on the “Save limits” button on the
limits panel (see paragraph 3.6.1).

3.7.7 Transferring profiles and results from the ADTS

NOTE: this function is only available on MPS43 and later ADTS.
The ADTS may allow transferring the test profiles and the results that are stored inside its
internal memory.
If ADWIN detects that the connected ADTS supports such function, the Profile Transfer
Panel will be available (FIG 14).
NOTE: transferring profiles into the ADTS internal memory is useful if the ADTS is going to
be manually operated, i.e. not through the ADWIN software.
The left part of the Profile Transfer Panel (FIG 14) lists the profiles stored inside the ADTS
memory and allows the operator to:
• download the selected profile into ADWIN or save it directly into a file;
• upload the current profile into the ADTS;
• delete a stored profile, freeing its memory location.

FIG 14 – PROFILE TRANSFER PANEL

The right part of the panel lists the profile results stored in the ADTS internal memory,
allowing the operator to:
• download and save a result;
• delete a result, freeing its memory location.
The full contents of the ADTS memory can be browsed by clicking on the up and down

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buttons.

Example 1: transfer a test profile from the PC into the ADTS

This example explains how to transfer a profile that is created using ADWIN into the
internal memory of the equipment.
1. From the Profile Panel (FIG 10), create or load a test profile (refer to chapter
3.7).
2. Switch to the Profile Transfer Panel (FIG 14).
3. From the left side of the window, select the ADTS memory location in which the
profile will be uploaded.
4. Click on the “Upload” button.
5. Enter the name for the profile.

Example 2: transfer a test profile from the ADTS into the PC

This example explains how to transfer a profile that was created using the ADTS interface,
and saved inside the internal memory of the equipment.
1. Switch to the Profile Transfer Panel (FIG 14).
2. From the left side of the window, select the ADTS memory location that contains
the profile to download.
3. Click on the “Download” button on the left.
4. Click on the “Current” button to open the profile in the Profile Panel (FIG 10), or
“Save” to save the profile as a file into the PC.

Example 3: transfer a test profile result from the ADTS into the PC
This example explains how to transfer the result of a profile that was carried out using the
ADTS interface, and saved inside the internal memory of the equipment.
1. Switch to the Profile Transfer Panel (FIG 14).
2. From the right side of the window, select the ADTS memory location that contains
the result to download.
3. Click on the “Download” button on the right.
4. Select the file name for saving the results.

3.8 PLOTTING
The ADWIN software can record and plot the simulated pressure values.
The Plotting Panel (FIG 15) displays the altitude/Ps and airspeed/Pt/Qc as two plots, that
share the same X axis.
Pressing the “Start/Stop” button enables and disables plotting.
NOTE: the graph is cleared every time the recording is restarted.
The “Interval” setting is the length of the recorded time window. For example: if the interval
is set to 300 seconds, the graph will only “remember” the pressure values from the last 5
minutes.

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The buttons inside the “Plot 1” and “Plot 2” frames allow to select what to plot (aeronautical
or pressure values). The current simulated value is displayed below each button.
The graph scrolls automatically when it reaches the right edge of the screen.
The User can zoom in and out on the time scale with the + and – buttons. The left and right
arrow buttons move the visualization along the X axis, and the Auto button sets the zoom
level to show the whole recording (if it is not too long).

FIG 15 – THE PLOTTING PANEL

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SECTION 4 – CONFIGURATION
The configuration parameters can be changed by pressing the button “Configuration” on
the panel Limits/increments (FIG 9). In order to access the configuration, the User must
enter the configuration password.
ADWIN allows setting of the following parameters:
• editing password, used when modifying limiting values and test profiles;
• configuration password, used to access the configuration parameters;
• interface language;
• visualization of altitude rate and airspeed (see next chapter);
• visualization of the graphical keypad (chapter 3.2.2);
• activation of the acoustic alarm, when the target values are reached;
• list of information to be entered in test profiles (aircraft, location etc);
• UUT identification (P/N and S/N or just a name).
All settings are immediately effective, except for the interface language and the graphical
keypad visualization.

FIG 16 – THE CONFIGURATION WINDOW

4.1 VISUALIZATION SETTINGS

Some data displayed by ADWIN might be slightly different than displayed by the ADTS. The
software allows the User to tune the numerical roundings so that the number displayed by
ADWIN can be the same as shown by the ADTS.

4.1.1 Negative dynamic pressure

When the airspeed is set to zero, the ADTS could measure a slightly negative dynamic
pressure. This is a normal effect, due to the zero shift of the transducer (small but not null).
When the option “Show negative airspeed/Qc as zero” is set, ADWIN displays negative
values as zero.

4.1.2 Graphical keyboards

ADWIN can display on-screen keyboard for entering values and test parameters.

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The User must restart ADWIN, for this setting to take effect.

4.1.3 Altitude rate

D. Marchiori ADTS usually do not display the “raw” altitude rate, but round it to 5, 10 or 25
feet/min, depending on the current value. By clicking on the button “Alt. Rate rounding”, the
User can set the rounding values for ADWIN. Up to 4 intervals can be specified, each with
its rounding value. FIG 17 shows an example setting of:
• 5 feet/min between 0 and 1,000 feet/min;
• 10 feet/min between 1,000 and 3,000 feet/min ;
• 25 feet/min between 3,000 and 10,000 feet/min;
• 50 feet/min above 10,000 feet/min.

FIG 17 – ALTITUDE RATE ROUNDING INTERVALS

4.2 TEST PROFILES

In addition to the steps and the corresponding readings from the UUT's, test profile results
contain the Operator name, and possibly other information:
• aircraft name;
• location;
• name of test.
These 3 additional parameters can be enabled or disabled, depending on the User's
requirements.
UUT's can be identified either by a part number (P/N) and a serial number (S/N), or by a
single name.

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SECTION 5 – TROUBLE SHOOTING

This section enumerates common problems and their solutions.
NOTE: If the specific problem is not listed here, or the proposed solution doesn't solve the
problem, please contact your sales representative.

Installation errors
Make sure that the User running the installation has administrative privileges.

The software displays the message “Permission denied”.

Make sure that the User running the installation has administrative privileges.

When connecting to the ADTS, the software displays the message “The apparatus
is not responding!”.
Make sure that the MPS instrument is in the “REMOTE” mode on the correct line.
Make sure that ADWIN is trying to connect to the correct port.
Check the connection cable for damage.

ADWIN randomly freezes and displays the message “The apparatus is not
responding!”.
Check the connection cables for damage.
Try using shorter connection cables.
When on Bluetooth connection, try moving closer to the ADTS.

While running a test profile, the execution stops with the error “Invalid value for
XXX”
Check if the value of XXX for that profile step is inside the limits.

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