We are pleased to present Vibration Control Software (VCS) for LASERUSB and COMETUSB. This Readme file includes information on Installation, and provides Hints and Tips, Troubleshooting guides, and a list of resolved problems.
Recommended PC
We strongly recommend that you update your installation to the latest major release to ensure that the latest security updates from Microsoft® are supported by your installation.
Warnings:
Windows Vista® and Windows® XP are not supported; and Windows® 8 (x32) is not supported.
Installing VCS
Note:
The installation program will install the driver for your LASERUSB or COMETUSB device. We recommend installing the software before connecting to your device. If, however, you connect the device before installing the software, simply cancel any dialog boxes from Microsoft that attempt to install or download the driver for a new device.
If you are installing from the DVD:
If you are installing from the USB:
If you have downloaded VCS from the Web:
Installing License Keys
To retrieve your license:
Upgrading from VCS 9.0:
Installation Troubleshooting
Antivirus software
If an unexpected dialog appears during installation, disconnect from the Internet and disable your antivirus software's real-time scanner. You should disconnect from the Internet before disabling part of your antivirus software to protect yourself from web-based attacks while the real-time scanning software is disabled. Your antivirus software's options can usually be displayed by clicking on its icon on the task bar.
Failed Installation
If you are experiencing issues when running the installation setup, try rebooting your PC, then run the installation again. If you continue to experience issues, remove any existing installations via Add/Remove Programs, then reboot and run the installation again.
USB Driver Issues
If you have a LaserUSB or COMETUSB connected to the PC, remove power and disconnect the USB cable before running this installation.
Removing or Adding an Expansion Box
If you add or remove an Expansion Box, you must power down the Master Controller to reset its state properly.
Application | Change Number | Version | Description |
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General | LAS-4 | 9.2.8 | RSTD Quick Report does not reflect schedule setup parameters |
General | LAS-7 | 9.2.0 | Quick Report Channel Status content showing superscripted 2’s |
General | LAS-22 | 9.2.0 | Waveform Editor crashes when changing displacement units |
General | LAS-24 | 9.2.0 | VCS save/export error with MTS AFU Format (.afu) |
General | LAS-60 | 9.2.0 | Some digits appear as a superscript font in the Word report |
General | LAS-63 | 9.2.7 | Shock default parameters do not correspond with customer use cases |
General | LAS-64 | 9.2.7 | Shock abort limit has a spike in IEC 60068-2-2 high abort limits |
General | LAS-66 | 9.2.1 | Scheduled Quick Report within Swept Sine Test forgets content setup |
General | LAS-79 | 9.2.0 | Help file fails to launch, displaying file explorer windows |
General | LAS-80 | 9.2.0 | Calibration: SW compatibility error message without licence |
General | LAS-81 | 9.2.7 | Shock tolerance abort settings positioned absolute rather than relative |
General | LAS-89 | 9.2.0 | Waveform Editor crash when applying compensation |
General | LAS-104 | 9.2.0 | Fixed Word Report generating undesired spaces and/or using the wrong style |
General | LAS-107 | 9.2.0 | .NET Integrator and Sample applications updated for Windows® installations |
General | LAS-108 | 9.2.0 | Default value for Sigma Clipping in a Random project is now set to 3 |
General | LAS-109 | 9.2.0 | Pre-Test completion dialog now displays the result message |
General | LAS-110 | 9.2.0 | ShakerLibrary.csv file updated with current product specifications |
General | LAS-111 | 9.2.0 | Pre-Test window does not show any message with result |
General | LAS-112 | 9.2.0 | Date and Time format in Signal Manager is inconsistent |
General | LAS-113 | 9.2.0 | Project defaults are incorrect and inconsistent |
General | LAS-114 | 9.2.0 | NET Integrator does not use specified projects data folder |
General | LAS-115 | 9.2.0 | Pane graphics sometimes corrupted on opening a project from another source |
General | LAS-116 | 9.2.0 | Remove RPM edit box when cursor visible and left click bottom right of a pane |
General | LAS-117 | 9.2.0 | Profile warnings are not consistent for all profile types |
General | LAS-120 | 9.2.1 | Signal Viewer and Signal Reader utility app both fail to start correctly |
General | LAS-121 | 9.2.2 | Signals were not available to pane contents after changing channel setup |
General | LAS-122 | 9.2.3 | Channel 16 not saved with transmissibility setup |
General | LAS-123 | 9.2.4 | Problems with SUI Profile/Schedule editor - fixed double entry and improved dialogue layout |
General | LAS-124 | 9.2.4 | Quick Report Setup now uses the Microsoft Office Macro-Enabled Template Document 'docm' |
General | LAS-125 | 9.2.4 | Random Schedule Editor displayed incorrect format of decimal places on the profile Level value |
General | LAS-126 | 9.2.5 | Calibration task description did not update to refelct the current task |
General | LAS-127 | 9.2.6 | Signal Mangers saved file list was constantly refreshing every minute |
General | LAS-128 | 9.2.6 | Abort actions are ignored in Random profile types on a User Stop event |
General | LAS-129 | 9.2.7 | SRS Import profile fails to import frequencies correctly |
General | LAS-130 | 9.2.7 | Weighting column missing in Analise Anywhere Channel Parameter settings |
General | LAS-131 | 9.2.8 | RSTD list does not refresh and leaves gaps when removing resonances |
General | LAS-132 | 9.2.9 | Shock standard IEC 60068-2-27 has incorrect tolerances and the pre/post pulses are missing |
General | LAS-133 | 9.2.9 | Implement Shock MIL-810-H standard in addition to the existing selections |
General | LAS-134 | 9.2.9 | ShakerLibrary.csv file updated with V8000 series 'shock' entries for shock type profiles only |
General | TEDS-001 | 9.2.0 | TEDS patch included for compatibility with DS2430 chipset transducers |
General | VIBCTRL-21 | 9.2.0 | The Numeric Display window, 'Status' signal setup can now change number of digits |
General | VIBCTRL-74 | 9.2.0 | TEDS channel coupling is automatically set to CCLD (transducers) as default for faster setup |
General | VIBCTRL-102 | 9.2.0 | Fixed random red lines on some panes, being displayed in the Word Report |
General | VIBCTRL-104 | 9.2.0 | Fixed calibration locking up when prompting user, if long delay |
General | VIBCTRL-115 | 9.2.0 | Fixed duplicated Sine Sweep event with Simple User Interface |
Document | LAS-97 | 9.2.0 | Documentation updated for HBK UK Ltd. company name change |
Document | LAS-58 | 9.2.0 | Changing Report template with MS Word clarification |
COMET | VIBCTRL-89 | 9.2.0 | The TEDS detection button has been removed for COMET hardware only |
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