Download Utility for GE Kelman Products

Service & Factory Logs can be downloaded from Transfix devices, either remotely over a network,
or directly from a Transfix via a USB connection.

It is available within the Perception software

under the Tools Menu:

Figure 1: Downloading Service Logs via Perception

Or as a standalone application downloadable from here:

http://www.kelman.co.uk/downloads/transfix/KelmanDownload_1.0.10.zip

Using the download utility via Perception

To configure the download, use the menu option “Tools>Download Service Logs..”. The dialog
shown in Figure 2 opens.

It defaults to a network source. Use the top

dropdown to select “USB” if you are at the
Transfix site. The dialog changes to that
shown in Figure 3 on the next page.

For a network source, you have to supply

the IP address and enter the secure POTM
code. To obtain the POTM code, please
contact GE customer services. Enter the
destination folder on your PC, or use the
Browse button (“ “) to navigate to the
destination folder.
Figure 2: Download Service Logs Default Dialog
When IP address is entered select the
analyser version. If the analyser is Transfix type A/B check the box (serial no. TX1-A000nnn, TX1-
B000nnn or TX1-C000nnn).

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For a USB direct connection, you just have to
supply the destination folder on your laptop.
Note: You must use the USB port inside the
Transfix, behind the Control panel.

Figure 3: USB Download of Service Logs

Installing the standalone download utility

To install the utility, open the zip file and run the executable file. Click Next.

Figure 4: Installer Welcome Screen

Accept the license terms and click on next.

Figure 5: License Agreement

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Create a desktop icon if required and click next,

Figure 6: Additional Tasks

This will install the utility. If you wish to run it immediately, select Launch KelmanDownload. Click
on Finish.

Figure 7: Installer Complete

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To run the Download Utility

Open the Utility. Select USB or Network connection.

Figure 8: Connection Options

USB Connection

TRANSFIX 1.0 and TRANSFIX 1.5 (TX1-A000nnn, TX1-B000nnn or TX1-C000nnn) will use the main
USB connection on the TRANSFIX panel. TRANSFIX 1.6 (Serial No TX1-D000nnn), MULTITRANS,
TAPTRANS and MINITRANS will use a mini-USB connection to the USB port on the circuit board
inside the Kelman units.

Figure 9: TRANSFIX 1.6, MULTITRANS, TAPTRANS Figure 10: MINITRANS

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Connect the PC to the USB port. Click Start.

The program will search for Kelman instruments on the COM ports. When the analyser is found a
message will appear on the screen “Kelman TRANSFIX found on COM#”

Network Connection

Input the IP address and port (default 502) or search local network for devices. When search is
complete, select the required Kelman analyser. If the analyser is Transfix type A/B check the box
(serial no. TX1-A000nnn, TX1-B000nnn or TX1-C000nnn).

For other types of analyser (Transfix Serial No TX1-D000nnn, Multitrans, Taptrans, Minitrans)
network connection requires a password – apply to GE Energy M&D representative for the
Pincode of the Month. Enter Pincode type and Pincode in the appropriate boxes.

Click on Start.

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All Connection Types Download

When the instrument is found, the download will start with the measurement records.

The Techlog records will then be downloaded.

The Techlog records will be compressed.

The Techlog file will be stored.

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The Download Utility will then create a zip file that contains the measurement data and
the techlog file and place it on the Desktop. You can copy this file and paste it into an e -mail.
Click Exit to close the utility.

Send the zip file to your GE Energy M&D Sales contact and ge4service@ge.com with an
explanation of the problem and the serial number of the Kelman analyser.

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