Instruction for any Windows Mobile incl. HP Dynatest LWD Program - Sections Select Hyperlink below to go to sections HP PDA Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth setup

Instruction for any Windows Mobile incl. HP

Dynatest LWD Program - Sections

Select Hyperlink below to go to sections

HP PDA Bluetooth SetupBluetooth setup for all other PDA devices (except HP PDAs)LWD Field program setup and use

Instruction for HP Windows Mobile only

Tap the Microsoft “flag” in the top left hand corner, select settings from the drop down menu, selection connections from the bottom tabEnsure the Bluetooth is turned on, on the PDA“tap” “Bluetooth Manger” hyperlink on PDA screenEnsure Bluetooth is turned on, on the LWD“tap” New (at the bottom)The PDA will discover the Bluetooth devices in the near vicinitySelect the LWD and press Next-> in the bottom Right Hand corner

Dynatest LWD Program - Set up Bluetooth


Select the “Explore a Bluetooth device”You will be requested to input the pin code for the Bluetooth. This is the last 4 digits of the LWD Bluetooth serial numberThe PDA will automatically look for possible “Service Selection”Select the “Wireless module”Tap “Next”Tap “Finish”The Comm Port is allotted by HP, this can be checked by tapping the Service Tab and tapping Advance box. The Comm Port is usually set at Comm 6 or Comm 8Click HERE to go to “using LWD Field Program”



FOR WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICES, NOT INCLUDING THE HP IPAQ



Activate Bluetooth on the PDA



Activate Bluetooth on the PDA


Instruction for Bluetooth setup for Windows Mobile NOT HP devices

Activate BluetoothAdd a new Device if not already listed



Activate BluetoothAdd a new Device if not already listedThe PDA will search for other Bluetooth devices



Activate BluetoothAdd a new Device if not already listedThe PDA will search for other Bluetooth devicesSelect the LWD with the correct serial number – press Next




Activate BluetoothAdd a new Device if not already listedThe PDA will search for other Bluetooth devicesSelect the LWD with the correct serial number – press NextTick the box for Serial Port


Dynatest LWD Program setup - Create a new Outgoing Port

Click on New Outgoing Port


Click on New Outgoing PortSelect COM5 portIf there is already a device set as COM5, either remove or change the COM port in the LWD program (See Settings)

Bluetooth connection is now set up

Dynatest LWD Program setup - Create a new Outgoing Port


Dynatest LWD Program – Start the LWD field program

Tap the 3031 LWD ver 5.0


Opening Screen



Opening ScreenClick on Tools->Settings



Dynatest LWD Program – General Tab

Ensure that the Comm Port is set as the same for the Bluetooth Port (in this case Comm 5Units (Metric or Imperical) only affects how the data is viewed and not how the data is stored. The unit displayed can be changed at any timeChecking – Connect at program startup automatically connects the PDA to the LWD as the program starts


Dynatest LWD Program – Data Tab

The sample time is normally set at 60ms, but can be set at any valuePretrig time, Pulsebase and Trig level - should be kept at values shown.


Dynatest LWD Program – Mechanical Tab

Radial offset - is the radius distance of the geophone to the centre of the plate. D1 would normally always be set at 0. Geophone D2 & D3 should be set at the distances taken from the sensor beam – usually 300 and 600mmLoad plate diameter - Can be changed here or on the main data collection screenIf the operator forgets to change the plate diameter, the data can also be edited in the LWDmod program No of deflection sensors – set at number of geophones connected to LWD 1-3


Dynatest LWD Program – Formula Tab

We recommend that the values are kept at the values stated, unless the values need to be changed to meet a specific standard for the calculation of the surface modulus.This calculation can be re-done using different values with LWDmod


Dynatest LWD Program – Connect the PDA and LWD

Ensure the wireless on the LWD is activated by pressing the switch on the LWD module down – the LED light on the top of the module will light up when activated

The PDA can be connected either by the lower menu Tools-> Connect to LWDOR by pressing and holding on the graph until the Connect to LWD box appears

There will be an audible beep and the light on the module will flash


If the PDA does not connect the following error will appearCheck Comm setting on PDA are the same as those in LWD programCheck batteries are charged

Dynatest LWD Program – Connect the PDA and LWD


Dynatest LWD Program – Create New File

In the main screen select:File-> NewInput File NameSelect the location

it is recommended that this is on storage card, as this will allow for the data to be transferred to the computer more easily and should the PDA fail or freeze and you have to reboot, you will not lose any data


Select folder to place the dataIf you want to place into a new folder, you will need to create a new folder with the Windows Mobile “file explorer” on the PDADynatest drop files is the only option



Select folder to place the dataIf you want to place into a new folder, you will need to create a new folder with the Windows Mobile “file explorer” on the PDADynatest drop files is the only optionPress SaveEnter Client Name and CodeEnter the Location informationEnter the Temperature informationEnter the GPS information (if available)



Dynatest LWD Program - GPS

If the GPS is NOT running, Tap GPS on the bottom menuGPS Format can be selected, Tap Format, select unitsSelect Read GPSThe GPS will take a little time to locate the exact location


Dynatest LWD Program – Open old file

From the bottom Menu, select File -> OpenSelect the Folder, where the data has been storedSelect the file to OpenConfirm or modify the Location informationConfirm or modify the Temperature informationConfirm or modify the GPS information (if available)


Dynatest LWD Program – Open last file

From the bottom Menu, select File -> 1 LastLWDFile.KDBConfirm or modify the Location informationConfirm or modify the Temperature informationConfirm or modify the GPS information (if available)


Dynatest LWD Program – Change plate diameter

Tap on Plate Diameter Drop down boxSelect the plate diameter


Dynatest LWD Program – View setting information for drop

Tap on View -> Setting for shown dropView data


Dynatest LWD Program – View File information for drop

Tap on View -> File InformationView data


Dynatest LWD Program – View Location information for drop

Tap on View -> Location InformationView General data View Temperature dataView GPS data


Dynatest LWD Program – Data collection

On the LWD Lift weight until it is held by the Drop handleRelease WeightLWD data automatically collected and displayed


Dynatest LWD Program – Data collection

Force applied (kN)Pressure (kPa)Pulse (ms)Offset (distance from centre of plate) (mm)Deflection (µm)Emod (surface Modulus) (MPa)Load appliedDeflection


Dynatest LWD Program - reviewing data on the PDA

On the navigation bar

Tap the Location box To select different locationsTap the drop numberTap the to go to the first drop

Tap the to go to the last drop

Tap the shows the previous test

Tap the shows the next test


Dynatest LWD Program - Help

Tap the Help on the bottom menu will show the program version number

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Instruction for any Windows Mobile incl. HP Dynatest LWD Program - Sections Select Hyperlink below to go to sections HP PDA Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth setup