Adaptive® JUNIOR – Technical and HMI User Guide
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2. Software
2.1. Introduction
All Adaptive controllers have a simple text based serial interface available for configuring and setting the various
internal registers used to control the device This is straightforward when the device is simple to configure or needs
only initial setup and occasional monitoring, however for more complicated configurations, monitoring or ease of
use the Adaptive HMI can be used The HMI is compatible with all the Adaptive controller products providing one
common graphical interface that adjusts to the product it is connected to The HMI provides easy setup and
configuration but also basic plotting and data log capabilities This document describes the Adaptive HMI and how it
can be used with the Adaptive JUNIOR
2.2. Mini u PC Syste Require ents
The Adaptive Controller HMI has been designed for use with Microsoft Windows versions 7,8 & 10 It has not been
tested or verified with Windows Vista Windows XP is not supported as XP does not meet the minimum Net
requirements
The application requires Net support and during installation will check and prompt if necessary the installation of
the required Microsoft Net framework (size of the installation is approx 50MB)
Depending on the Adaptive controller product being used the PC will require either 1 free USB or RS232 serial port
Note if the PC does not have a serial port a USB to serial port adapter may be used
2.3. Installing the Software
To install the software you must have admin rights for the user account Locate the installation package, unzip if
necessary to a temporary location and run the setup exe installation file Follow the on-screen instructions provided,
note if the Microsoft Net version needs to be upgraded you will be prompted to download or obtain it before
continuing Once installed a new Adaptive HMI icon will be placed on the desktop and in the All Programs menu
2.4. JUNIOR Quick Setup Guide
The user is encouraged to read this manual fully to familiarise themselves with the operation, however for those
already familiar with the Adaptive HMI and JUNIOR operation this section serves as a quick reminder for setting up a
new JUNIOR controller
1) Wire up the supply and thermistor / thermocouple to the sensor D input on the JUNIOR Connect the USB
cable or RS232 port to the PC, switch on and start the HMI
2) Select the temperature sensor type being used on the Temperature Config page and enter the Steinhart
coefficients if using a thermistor See 4 8 Temperature Configuration Page
3) Connect one or more fans to the board and configure the type and voltage supply using the Fan
Configuration page, see section 4 7 Fan Configuration Page Note: Ensure the jumpers P11, 12 & 13 are fitted
if needed
4) Configure and enable any desired temperature and fan alarms, see sections 4 3 1 Temperature Sensor
Alarm Configuration Pageand 4 3 2 Fan Alarm Configuration Pages
5) Set the Control operating mode to off, see section 4 5 Control Page
6) Switch off the JUNIOR, connect to the Thermoelectric Cooler Module (TEC), the hot and cold side fans,
reapply power and start the HMI
7) Reconnect the HMI to the JUNIOR, verify the temperature sensor and fans are working correctly
8) Set the Control operating mode and setpoint, see section 4 5 Control Page
