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SPS-Software Installation
Windows XP
/ Windows 7
• SPS EMC
• Modules for SPS EMC
• SPS SignalManager
• SPS Automotive
• SPS Photovoltaic
• SPS InverterTest
Spitzenberger & Spies GmbH & Co. KG
Schmidstr. 32-34, 94234 Viechtach, Germany
© 2002-2012 by Spitzenberger & Spies GmbH & Co. KG
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Contents
1. Installation via Installation Platform (recommended) ....................................................................... 3
1.1. Automatic Start .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Manual Start ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. The Installation Platform ............................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Manual Installation of the SPS Programs and Modules ............................................................. 4
2. SPS EMC .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Program Installation ................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Modules for SPS EMC ................................................................................................................. 9
3. SPS SignalManager ........................................................................................................................... 10
3.1. Program Installation ................................................................................................................. 10
4. SPS Automotive ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1. Program Installation ................................................................................................................. 10
5. SPS Photovoltaic ............................................................................................................................... 11
5.1. NET-Framework 3.5 .................................................................................................................. 11
5.2. Program Installation ................................................................................................................. 12
6. SPS InverterTest ................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1. National Instruments NI-488.2 ................................................................................................. 14
6.2. NET-Framework 3.5 .................................................................................................................. 14
6.3. Microsoft ReportViewer ........................................................................................................... 15
6.4. National Instruments Complince-Package ............................................................................... 15
6.5. Program Installation ................................................................................................................. 16
7. System Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 17
7.1. Initial Installation ...................................................................................................................... 17
7.2. Installation of the Software Update ......................................................................................... 17
8. Important References for the Use of the Help Menu ...................................................................... 18
8.1. Extract of the Microsoft Knowledge Base (Artikel-ID 917607)................................................. 18
8.2. Download Version of "WinHlp32.exe" for Windows 7 ............................................................. 18
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1. Installation via Installation Platform (recommended)
The installation platform can only be started when the Microsoft® NET framework is installed. If
the NET framework is not installed the software installation has to be made manually. For the
Spitzenberger &Spies programs SPS Photovoltaic and SPS Inverter Test the NET Framework 3.5
is mandatory.
For the installation of the software administrator rights are required.
For questions regarding the above mentioned items please contact your administrator in
charge.
Insert the installation CD into the drive of your computer.
1.1. Automatic Start
If the option “AutoPlay“ is enabled following window appears:
Left-click “Run install.exe”.
The program „install.exe“ is started with administrator rights. When using Windows 7 the user
account control has to be confirmed accordingly. When using Windows XP the platform is
started directly.
When opening the folder „Open folder to view files“ you are linked to the manual start of the
installation platform.
1.2. Manual Start
When the option “AutoPlay“ is not enabled for the drive open the CD drive via Windows
Explorer.
Double-click the file „install.exe“ in the explorer window.
The program „install.exe“ is started with administrator rights. When using Windows 7 the user
account control has to be confirmed accordingly. When using Windows XP the platform is
started directly.
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1.3. The Installation Platform
The available installation options depend on the acquired software.
The installation starts in English language. In the choice “Language selection” you can change
the languages (English/German). The window text changes according to the selected language.
The requested Spitzenberger & Spies programs are installed in the selected language.
The individual modules of the program SPS EMC can be enabled/disabled for the installation.
The choice persists when the installation language is changed.
1.4. Manual Installation of the SPS Programs and Modules
If the NET framework is not installed the installation of programs and modules can be started
manually.
a) Programs:
SPS EMC CD drive\EN 61000-3-2,-3\German\setup.exe
SPS SignalManager CD drive\SignalManager\German\setup.exe
SPS Automotive CD drive\Automotive\German\setup.exe
SPS Photovoltaic CD drive\Photovoltaic\setup.exe
NET-Framework 3.5 CD drive\InverterTest\ISSetupPrerequisites\
{074EE22F-2485-4FED-83D1-AAC36C3D9ED0}\dotnetfx35.exe
SPS InverterTest CD drive\InverterTest\German\setup.exe
NET-Framework 3.5 CD drive\InverterTest\ISSetupPrerequisites\
{074EE22F-2485-4FED-83D1-AAC36C3D9ED0}\dotnetfx35.exe
MS ReportViewer CD drive\InverterTest\ISSetupPrerequisites\
{8330DBA5-4941-47D8-8583-F99C9A5E0747}\ReportViewer.exe
NI Compliance Pack CD drive\InverterTest\ISSetupPrerequisites\
{FD21B084-965C-4421-97C0-4317CE88E635}\Setup.exe
The workflow is described in the respective chapters.
For the installation please use “setup.exe” in the directory “English”.
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b) Modules:
e.g.: EN 61000-4-04 CD drive\EN 61000-4-04\setup.exe
The installation of the modules is always made in English.
The modules must only be installed after the installing the program SPS EMC.
c) System configuration:
SPS488.INI CD drive\inicreate.exe
When finishing the installation of all requested programs and module the file
“inicreate.exe” has to be run.
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2. SPS EMC
All acquired modules are suggested for installation. Deselect the modules which are not
required and choose the requested program language.
2.1. Program Installation
Left-click the button „SPS EMC installation“.
a) Read the message window and make your choice.
With the button “Cancel” the installation is aborted and you get back to the installation
platform.
With the button „OK“ the program installation is started..
b) The start window of the installation indicates which program is due for installation. Please
click “Next”.
c) The following window indicates the software license. After having read and accepted check
the box and click “Next”.
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d) Fill in the user information. The serial number is noted down in the delivery note and on the
installation CD. Click “Next”.
The installation can only be continued by input of the serial number. If you mistyped the
serial number an error message appears. Close the message window with “OK”. When the
serial number is typed correctly the installation is continued.
� No serial number / wrong serial number:
e) Double-check the data and start the installation to your hard disk by pushing the button
„Install“.
f) The progress window appears.
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g) After having completed the installation correctly the completion window appears.
Push the button “Finish” for finishing the program installation and starting the installation of
the modules.
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2.2. Modules for SPS EMC
Before the start of the module installation following message window appears:
You can cancel the installation with No.
You can start the installation with Yes.
The installation of the modules cannot be aborted.
During the installation a message window indicates which module currently is being installed.
After completion of the module installation the system configuration is carried out.
Subsequently, the correct completion of the installation of the program and the modules is
confirmed by a message window. Close the window with the button “OK”.
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3. SPS SignalManager
3.1. Program Installation
Select the requested program language and left-click the button „SPS SignalManager
Installation“.
Following message window appears:
The program installation is made as described in chapter 2.1, clause b...g.
After completion of the installation the system configuration is carried out.
Subsequently, the correct completion of the installation is confirmed by a message window.
Close the window with the button “OK”.
4. SPS Automotive
4.1. Program Installation
Select the requested program language and left-click the button „SPS Automotive Installation“.
Following message window appears:
The program installation is made as described in chapter 2.1, clause b...g.
After completion of the installation the system configuration is carried out.
Subsequently, the correct completion of the installation is confirmed by a message window.
Close the window with the button “OK”.
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5. SPS Photovoltaic
Select the requested program language and left-click the button „SPS Photovoltaic Installation“
(check whether Microsoft NET Framework is installed).
a) The Microsoft NET Framework is not installed:
Following message window appears:
Start the installation of the Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 with the button “Yes” and
follow the instructions.
Subsequently the installation of the SPS Photovoltaic Software is called up.
b) The Microsoft NET-Framework is installed:
The installation of the SPS Photovoltaic Software is called up.
5.1. NET-Framework 3.5
The Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 is provided with the installation CD. The installation can be
started directly during the installation of the SPS Photovoltaic Installation.
Start the installation with the button “Yes” and follow the instructions.
After completion of the installation the program SPS Photovoltaic is installed.
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5.2. Program Installation
The installation starts with following message window:
The program installation is made as described in chapter 2.1, clause b...g.
Subsequently, the correct completion of the installation is confirmed by a message window.
Close the window with the button “OK”.
System configuration is not required for this program.
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6. SPS InverterTest
Select the requested program language and left-click the button „SPS InverterTest Installation“.
A test checks whether the required external programs are installed.
a. National Instruments NI-488.2 - V3.0
If the program is an obsolete version or not available at all following message window
appears:
Further action: see chapter 6.1
b. Microsoft NET-Framework 3.5
c. National Instruments Compliance-Package
d. Microsoft ReportViewer
A message window indicating the missing programs appears.
Please note the information regarding the programs (chapters 6.2 ... 6.4).
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6.1. National Instruments NI-488.2
For this program the software NI-488.2 version 3.0 or higher, is mandatory. If the program is an
obsolete version or not available at all following message window appears:
Close the message window with “OK”, close the installation platform with the button “Close”
and install the National Instruments Software.
The according upgrade can be downloaded via the National Instruments homepage.
Link: http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2922/lang/en
Follow the instructions of the NI software. Please note to select the options in the selection
window „Features“ as shown below..
The choice for NET Framework options depends on the versions installed on your computer.
Minimum requirement: Version 3.5.
In the other windows the default values can be applied.
After the installation of the NI software the computer has to be re-started.
After re-start the installation has to be re-started via the installation platform.
6.2. NET-Framework 3.5
The Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 is provided with the installation CD. The installation can be
started directly during the installation of the SPS InverterTest Installation.
Start the installation with the button “Yes” and follow the instructions.
After the completion of the installation the additionally required programs and/or the program
SPS InverterTest are installed.
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6.3. Microsoft ReportViewer
The Microsoft ReportViewer is provided with the installation CD. The installation can be started
during the installation of the SPS InverterTest.
Start the installation with the button “Yes” and follow the instructions.
After the completion of the installation the additionally required programs and/or the program
SPS InverterTest are installed.
6.4. National Instruments Compliance-Package
The program NI Compliance Package is provided with the installation CD. The installation can be
started during the installation of the SPS InverterTest.
Start the installation with the button “Yes” and follow the instructions.
The installation is made by the NI installer.
After the completion of the installation the program SPS InverterTest in installed.
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6.5. Program Installation
Select the requested program language and left-click the button „SPS InverterTest Installation“.
If the previously mentioned components are installed following message window appears:
The program installation is made as described in chapter 2.1, clause b...g.
The system configuration is not required for this program.
The correct completion of the installation is confirmed by a message window. Close the window
with the button “OK”.
Re-start your computer after the completion of all installations.
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7. System Configuration
7.1. Initial Installation
The installation CD contains the file SPS488.ini. This file includes the exact configuration
parameters of your Spitzenberger & Spies System. It is integrated to your computer with the
installation routine „Initialisation file creator Vx.xx“.
This file is required for the programs SPS EMC, SPS Automotive and SPS SignalManager.
Confirm the message window with “Yes”.
The file SPS488.INI is copied in the referring directory.
7.2. Installation of the Software Update
When ordering a software update you are requested to send us your current SPS488.INI. Thus,
we are able to provide the upgrade CD with the upgraded system configuration.
If this file is not available for our software department a standard file will be installed on your
computer. The system configuration has to be made manually via one of the programs.
The completion is confirmed by a message window. Close the window with the button “OK”.
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8. Important References for the Use of the Help Menu
The help menu in the Spitzenberger & Spies programs is realized via 32-bit help files. The
required program „WinHlp32.exe“ is not included in Microsoft Windows 7.
Since the release of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 third party developers are not
allowed to distribute this Microsoft product with their programs.
In order to use the help functions this program has to be purchased via the corresponding
Microsoft website (see below).
8.1. Extract of the Microsoft Knowledge Base (Article-ID 917607)
Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) is a Help program that has been included with Microsoft
Windows versions starting with the Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating system. However, the
Windows Help program has not had a major update for many releases and no longer meets
Microsoft's standards. Therefore, starting with the release of Windows Vista and continuing in
Windows 7, the Windows Help program will not ship as a feature of Windows. If you want to
view 32-bit .hlp files, you must download and install the program (WinHlp32.exe) from the
Microsoft Download Center.
8.2. Download Version of "WinHlp32.exe" for Windows 7
The file "WinHlp32.exe" for Windows 7 can be downloaded in the Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=de&FamilyID=258aa5ec-e3d9-
4228-8844-008e02b32a2c