NVGate Diesel Engine Vibration Solution: EngineDiag - Revision history

Lmagimel at 08:59, 26 November 2024

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocating_motion Reciprocating machines] generate specific vibration signatures. Dedicated tools associating the machine mechanical characteristics and high performance analysis capabilities are necessary to understand the dynamic behavior of these machines.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocating_motion Reciprocating machines] generate specific vibration signatures. Dedicated tools associating the machine mechanical characteristics and high performance analysis capabilities are necessary to understand the dynamic behavior of these machines.
	With EngineDiag, OROS takes on the challenge to offer tool integration in one product in order to enhance test efficiency.		With EngineDiag, OROS takes on the challenge to offer tool integration in one product in order to enhance test efficiency.

ChaoranDu: /* Installation of Angle-Frequency option */

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Installation of Angle-Frequency option

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	Click on “Install” to start the installation, and wait until the following window is displayed:		Click on “Install” to start the installation, and wait until the following window is displayed:

	[[~~File~~:image_2021-05-17_111439.png\|~~400px~~]]		[[Image:image_2021-05-17_111439.png\|framed\|none]]

	Click on “Close” to exit the setup wizard, and OROS EngineDiag is successfully installed.		Click on “Close” to exit the setup wizard, and OROS EngineDiag is successfully installed.

ChaoranDu: /* Installation */

2021-05-17T09:15:03Z

Installation

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	==Installation==		==Installation==

	~~EngineDiag is a module integrated in [[NVGate]]~~.		===Equipment required for the installation===
			USB drive containing Angle-Frequency installation setup “SetupAngleFrequency.exe”.

	~~Follow the steps described in the~~ NVGate ~~User<nowiki>'</nowiki>s manual to install it correctly~~.		NVGate software must have been installed first.

	For the Angle-Frequency option, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to install a complementary application: <nowiki>'</nowiki>SetupAngleFrequency.exe<nowiki>'</nowiki>.		===Installation of NVGate software===
			First you need to [[NVGate_2021:_Install_Process\|install NVGate]].

			===Installation of Angle-Frequency option===

			EngineDiag is a module integrated in [[NVGate]]. For the Angle-Frequency option, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to install a complementary application: <nowiki>'</nowiki>SetupAngleFrequency.exe<nowiki>'</nowiki>.

	Double click on		Double click on
	[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]] and the following window ~~will appear.~~		[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]] and the following window is dispalyed:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]

	Click "Next", and the following window ~~will appear.~~		Click on "Next", and the following window is displayed:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_08.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_08.png\|framed\|none]]
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	[[Image:EngineDiag_09.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_09.png\|framed\|none]]

	~~When~~ the installation is ~~completed~~, ~~click "Close"~~.		Click on “Install” to start the installation, and wait until the following window is displayed:

			[[File:image_2021-05-17_111439.png\|400px]]

			Click on “Close” to exit the setup wizard, and OROS EngineDiag is successfully installed.

	==Environment Configuration==		==Environment Configuration==

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	By clicking on "Load", an existing engine model can be loaded by selecting a file .engine.		By clicking on "Load", an existing engine model can be loaded by selecting a file .engine.

	* Remove: Remove the current engine model		* Remove: Remove the current engine model.
	* Save as: Save the current engine model to a file		* Save as: Save the current engine model to a file.
	This panel gives also the model name defined in the settings panel and all the comments written by the user. The field "comments" is saved in the engine model.		This panel gives also the model name defined in the settings panel and all the comments written by the user. The field "comments" is saved in the engine model.

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	The other settings will influence the results.		The other settings will influence the results.

	* Cylinder configuration: ~~Vee~~ or In Line		* Cylinder configuration: Free or In Line.
	* Engine cycle: 2 strokes or 4 strokes		* Engine cycle: 2 strokes or 4 strokes.
	* Cylinders number: ~~indicate~~ the cylinders number		* Cylinders number: Indicate the cylinders number.
	* Rotating Direction: Clockwise or counterclockwise		* Rotating Direction: Clockwise or counterclockwise
	With this information, a schematic picture is ~~automatically~~ drawn. The cylinder's names can be modified by clicking directly on them.		With this information, a schematic picture is automatic.ally drawn. The cylinder's names can be modified by clicking directly on them.

	On this picture, the small numbers in red represent the firing order. This order can be modified in the panel below the picture.		On this picture, the small numbers in red represent the firing order. This order can be modified in the panel below the picture.

	===Timing===		===Timing===
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	An event is defined by two things:		An event is defined by two things:

	* an angle from the TDC or BDC,		* An angle from the TDC or BDC.
	* ~~its~~ position in the engine cycle.		* Its position in the engine cycle.
	This information is important for four-stroke engines. It<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to know if the event appears in the first or in the second crankshaft revolution.		This information is important for four-stroke engines. It<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to know if the event appears in the first or in the second crankshaft revolution.
	Every modification done in the events table is automatically reported on the two graphs displayed here. At the top, a typical timing diagram and at the bottom the linear engine cycle representation.		Every modification done in the events table is automatically reported on the two graphs displayed here. At the top, a typical timing diagram and at the bottom the linear engine cycle representation.
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	For each cylinder, one can define:		For each cylinder, one can define:

	* Analyzer input,		* Analyzer input.
	* Label,		* Label.
	* Type of transducer by using the transducer database.		* Type of transducer by using the transducer database.
	The sensitivity of the selected transducer is automatically displayed.		The sensitivity of the selected transducer is automatically displayed.
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	, solves the selected errors in the list.		, solves the selected errors in the list.

	The advisor gives only ~~advices~~. The user can read the information and decide to ignore some of the errors. Each error can be hidden by clicking on the button shown below.		The advisor gives only advice. The user can read the information and decide to ignore some of the errors. Each error can be hidden by clicking on the button shown below.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_49.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_49.png\|framed\|none]]
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	The cycle overview (defined in Engine/Timing) of each displayed cylinders are shown at the bottom of the window. The cycle overview of each cylinders is determined by:		The cycle overview (defined in Engine/Timing) of each displayed cylinders are shown at the bottom of the window. The cycle overview of each cylinders is determined by:
	* The tachometer reference		* The tachometer reference.
	* The firing order		* The firing order.
	* The timing diagram		* The timing diagram.

	2 cursors displayed on the signals and the cycle overview allow you to identify the kinematic events on the signals.		2 cursors displayed on the signals and the cycle overview allow you to identify the kinematic events on the signals.
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	On the example above the cursors are positioned at the beginning of the 2 main events of the signal. Looking at the cycle overview, one can note that:		On the example above the cursors are positioned at the beginning of the 2 main events of the signal. Looking at the cycle overview, one can note that:

	* The first cursor corresponds to the end of the exhaust phase, i.e. the exhaust valve closing		* The first cursor corresponds to the end of the exhaust phase, i.e. the exhaust valve closing.
	* The second cursor corresponds to the end of the intake phase, i.e. the intake valve closing.		* The second cursor corresponds to the end of the intake phase, i.e. the intake valve closing.
	* By default, only one cycle is displayed in this window, 360° (crankshaft angle) for a 2-strokes engine or 720 ° (crankshaft angle) for a 4-strokes engine. More cycles can be displayed. The number can be defined in the Engine Ribbon.		* By default, only one cycle is displayed in this window, 360° (crankshaft angle) for a 2-strokes engine or 720 ° (crankshaft angle) for a 4-strokes engine. More cycles can be displayed. The number can be defined in the Engine Ribbon.
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	[[Image:EngineDiag_60.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_60.png\|framed\|none]]

	Otherwise right click in the window and click on "Add to result selection", like below.		Otherwise, right click in the window and click on "Add to result selection", like below.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_61.gif\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_61.gif\|framed\|none]]
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	===Comparison===		===Comparison===

	This Avg. RMS Engine result can be saved like the other NVGate results. Add the results in the "Save Selection" tab available in the "Save setup" window, ~~whichi~~ is accessible in the Measurement Ribbon.		This Avg. RMS Engine result can be saved like the other NVGate results. Add the results in the "Save Selection" tab available in the "Save setup" window, which is accessible in the Measurement Ribbon.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_68.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_68.png\|framed\|none]]
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	The History mode shows the values with the standard deviation in absolute time. It allows you to follow the parameters during a long period.		The History mode shows the values with the standard deviation in absolute time. It allows you to follow the parameters during a long period.

	In this representation, a color is associated to each cylinder. The same color is used on the graph and in the results table in the infotrace.		In this representation, a color is associated to each cylinder. The same color is used on the graph and in the results table in the infotrace.

	==Angle-Frequency Analysis and Display==		==Angle-Frequency Analysis and Display==
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	The second step is to define the tachometers that will be used for the analysis:		The second step is to define the tachometers that will be used for the analysis:

	* Assoc. Tach: ~~here~~ you can define the tachometer that will be used for the synchronous analysis.		* Assoc. Tach: Here you can define the tachometer that will be used for the synchronous analysis.
	* Samp. Pulse: ~~indicate~~ the tachometer that will be used for the angular sampling. This signal must contain several pulses per revolution and will lead to a better accuracy in angle. Nevertheless, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s not necessary to define a sampling pulse. The angular sampling can be done with the Assoc. Tach. In this case, set this parameter to none.		* Samp. Pulse: Indicate the tachometer that will be used for the angular sampling. This signal must contain several pulses per revolution and will lead to a better accuracy in angle. Nevertheless, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s not necessary to define a sampling pulse. The angular sampling can be done with the Assoc. Tach. In this case, set this parameter to none.

	'''Tracks'''		'''Tracks'''

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	For each property a user can define two fields (Apply To & Suggest):		For each property a user can define two fields (Apply To & Suggest):

	* '''Apply to''': ~~indicates~~ where the property will appear.		* '''Apply to''': Indicates where the property will appear.
	* Apply to measurement: ~~the~~ property will appear in the save measurement only		* Apply to measurement: The property will appear in the save measurement only.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_13.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_13.png\|framed\|none]]

	* Apply to Operation: the property will appear in the operation window and in the save measurement window. The user can pre fill in some of values in the window Operation available in the Engine ribbon.		* Apply to Operation: the property will appear in the operation window and in the save measurement window. The user can pre-fill in some of values in the window Operation available in the Engine ribbon.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_14.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_14.png\|framed\|none]]
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	* '''Suggest'''		* '''Suggest'''
	* Empty : ~~the~~ property is empty by default		* Empty: The property is empty by default
	* Same as previous: by default the property keep the last value entered by the user.		* Same as previous: By default the property keep the last value entered by the user.
	* Same as today: ~~the~~ property keeps the same value during one day. The day after the value is reset to empty.		* Same as today: The property keeps the same value during one day. The day after the value is reset to empty.
	By selecting show all in this window, all the properties, even those that are not used anymore, are displayed.		By selecting show all in this window, all the properties, even those that are not used anymore, are displayed.

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	This window shows all the properties used.		This window shows all the properties used.

	For each ~~of them one defines~~ two fields:		For each property a user can define two fields (Apply To & Suggest):

	* '''Apply to''': ~~indicate~~ where the property will appear.		* '''Apply to''': indicates where the property will appear.
	* Apply to measurement: the property will appear in the save measurement only		* Apply to measurement: the property will appear in the save measurement only

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	* '''Suggest'''		* '''Suggest'''
	* Empty : the property is empty by default		* Empty : the property is empty by default
	* Same as previous: by default the property keep the last value entered by the user.		* Same as previous: by default the property keep the last value entered by the user.
	* Same as today: the property keeps the same value during one day. The day after the value is reset to empty.		* Same as today: the property keeps the same value during one day. The day after the value is reset to empty.
	By selecting show all in this window, all the properties, even those that are not used anymore, are displayed.		By selecting show all in this window, all the properties, even those that are not used anymore, are displayed.

Lmagimel: /* Installation */

2020-06-16T14:08:23Z

Installation

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	Double click on		Double click on
	[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]] and the following window will appear.
	and the following window will appear.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]

AmberSmith at 21:41, 12 June 2020

2020-06-12T21:41:02Z

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AmberSmith at 19:07, 9 June 2020

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	==Engine Configuration==		==Engine Configuration==

	One of the objectives of the EngineDiag module is to integrate in NVGate the physical data related to the engine under test in order to have all this information during the analysis.		One of the objectives of the EngineDiag module is to integrate, in NVGate, the physical data related to the engine under test in order to have all this information during the analysis.

	The design and the kinematic information can be described by clicking on the button Engine.		The design and the kinematic information can be described by clicking on the button Engine.
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	By clicking on "new", a default engine model is loaded and the "settings" panel is automatically displayed.		By clicking on "new", a default engine model is loaded and the "settings" panel is automatically displayed.

	~~From here~~ some modifications can be done.		Here, some modifications can be done.

	* Load: Load an existing engine model		* Load: Load an existing engine model
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	===Settings===		===Settings===
	The settings panel allows to describe the engine characteristics.		The settings panel allows you to describe the engine characteristics.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_23.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_23.png\|framed\|none]]

	The 3 fields: Nominal power, rated speed and cylinder bank angle are here for information. The results are not influenced by these values.		The 3 fields: Nominal power, rated speed and cylinder bank angle are here for more information. The results are not influenced by these values.

	The ~~others~~ settings will influence the results.		The other settings will influence the results.

	* Cylinder configuration: Vee or In Line		* Cylinder configuration: Vee or In Line
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	* Cylinders number: indicate the cylinders number		* Cylinders number: indicate the cylinders number
	* Rotating Direction: Clockwise or counterclockwise		* Rotating Direction: Clockwise or counterclockwise
	With this information, a schematic picture is automatically drawn. The ~~cylinders~~ names can be modified by clicking directly on them.		With this information, a schematic picture is automatically drawn. The cylinder's names can be modified by clicking directly on them.

	On this picture, the small numbers in red represent the firing order. This order can be modified panel below the picture.		On this picture, the small numbers in red represent the firing order. This order can be modified in the panel below the picture.

	===Timing===		===Timing===
	The timing information corresponds to the machine kinematics. The cycle of each reciprocating machine is divided in to several phases. These phases are separated by kinematic events. The figure below shows the typical cycle of a 4-stroke diesel engine with the different phases:		The timing information corresponds to the machine kinematics. The cycle of each reciprocating machine is divided in to several phases. These phases are separated by kinematic events. The figure below shows the typical cycle of a 4-stroke diesel engine with the different phases:
	[[File:Engine_diag3.png\|framed\|none]]		[[File:Engine_diag3.png\|framed\|none]]
	The duration of each phase is defined by the valves opening and closing. The position of these events is given in angle ~~relatively~~ to the Top Dead Center (TDC) where the piston is at top of the cylinder or Bottom Dead Center (BDC) where the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder.		The duration of each phase is defined by the valves opening and closing. The position of these events is given in angle relative to the Top Dead Center (TDC) where the piston is at top of the cylinder or Bottom Dead Center (BDC) where the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder.
	This information is generally contained in the timing diagram provided by the engine manufacturer.		This information is generally contained in the timing diagram provided by the engine manufacturer.
	EngineDiag supports the ability to enter the timing diagram information to be used in the analysis. <br>		EngineDiag supports the ability to enter the timing diagram information to be used in the analysis. <br>
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	The timing panel allows to describe the timing information generally provided by the engine manufacturer.		The timing panel allows you to describe the timing information generally provided by the engine manufacturer.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_24.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_24.png\|framed\|none]]

	* The events table		* The events table
	The events table allows define the kinematic events (Intake opening, exhaust opening,…) and position them in relation to the events Top Dead Center (TDC) and Bottom Dead Center (BDC).		The events table allows you to define the kinematic events (Intake opening, exhaust opening,…) and position them in relation to the events Top Dead Center (TDC) and Bottom Dead Center (BDC).

	An event is defined by:		An event is defined by two things:

	* an angle from the TDC or BDC,		* an angle from the TDC or BDC,
	* its position in the engine cycle. This information is important for four-stroke engines. It<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to know if the event appears in the first or in the second crankshaft revolution.		* its position in the engine cycle.
	Every ~~modifications~~ done in the events table is automatically reported on the two graphs displayed here. At the top, a typical timing diagram and at the bottom the linear engine cycle representation.		This information is important for four-stroke engines. It<nowiki>'</nowiki>s necessary to know if the event appears in the first or in the second crankshaft revolution.
			Every modification done in the events table is automatically reported on the two graphs displayed here. At the top, a typical timing diagram and at the bottom the linear engine cycle representation.

	A new event can be added by clicking on		A new event can be added by clicking on the
	[[Image:EngineDiag_25.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_25.png]]
	below the events table.~~png]]~~		below the events table.
	.		.

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	From the events described in the events table, the different phases of the engine cycle can be defined. Each phase is defined by its start and stop event as well as a color. The settings can be modified by double clicking on the concerned setting.		From the events described in the events table, the different phases of the engine cycle can be defined. Each phase is defined by its start and stop event as well as a color. The settings can be modified by double clicking on the concerned setting.

	A new phase can be added by clicking on		A new phase can be added by clicking on the
	[[Image:EngineDiag_27.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_27.png]]
	below the phases table. The selected phase can be removed by clicking on		below the phases table. The selected phase can be removed by clicking on the
	[[Image:EngineDiag_28.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_28.png]]
	.		.
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	* Analyzer input,		* Analyzer input,
	* Label,		* Label,
	* Type of transducer by using the transducer database. The sensitivity of the selected transducer is automatically displayed.		* Type of transducer by using the transducer database.
			The sensitivity of the selected transducer is automatically displayed.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_30.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_30.png\|framed\|none]]

	Several transducers can be installed on the same cylinder. ~~Define~~ the maximum number of inputs per cylinder. See the example below with 3 inputs.		Several transducers can be installed on the same cylinder. You can define the maximum number of inputs per cylinder. See the example below with 3 inputs:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_31.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_31.png\|framed\|none]]
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	[[Image:EngineDiag_32.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_32.png\|framed\|none]]

	Several groups of transducers can be defined often associated to a machine part: bearing, absorber...		Several groups of transducers can be defined, which are often associated to a machine part: bearing, absorber...

	Double click on "New part" to define the part name and click on		Double click on "New part" to define the part name and click on the
	[[Image:EngineDiag_33.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_33.png]]
	to add a new part.		to add a new part.
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	====Analysis====		====Analysis====

	The Analysis panel allows to select the type of analysis that will be done. This information will be used to help the user to configure NVGate.		The Analysis panel allows you to select the type of analysis that will be done. This information will be used to help the user to configure NVGate.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_36.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_36.png\|framed\|none]]
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	* The asynchronous analysis uses the FFT plug-in		* The asynchronous analysis uses the FFT plug-in

	When the engine model is defined do not forget to save it in the Engine panel with the Save as button.		When the engine model is defined, do not forget to save it in the Engine panel with the "Save as" button.

	==NVGate configuration==		==NVGate configuration==

AmberSmith at 20:35, 2 June 2020

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocating_motion Reciprocating machines] generate specific vibration signatures. Dedicated tools associating the machine mechanical characteristics and high performance analysis capabilities are necessary to understand the dynamic behavior of these machines.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocating_motion Reciprocating machines] generate specific vibration signatures. Dedicated tools associating the machine mechanical characteristics and high performance analysis capabilities are necessary to understand the dynamic behavior of these machines.
	With EngineDiag, OROS takes up the challenge to offer ~~this~~ tool ~~integrating~~ in one product ~~for enhancing~~ test efficiency~~. Pertinent decision criteria are available on the field skipping a long office work~~.		With EngineDiag, OROS takes on the challenge to offer tool integration in one product in order to enhance test efficiency.

	==Installation==		==Installation==
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	Double click on		Double click on
	[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_06.png]]
	~~. The~~ following window will appear.		and the following window will appear.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_07.png\|framed\|none]]

	Click on Next, the following window will appear.		Click "Next", and the following window will appear.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_08.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_08.png\|framed\|none]]

	Select the destination folder and click on Install.		Select the destination folder and click "Install".

	Note: if you change the default destination folder, be careful to install the Angle-Frequency module in the same directory ~~than~~ NVGate as the example below:		Note: if you change the default destination folder, be careful to install the Angle-Frequency module in the same directory as NVGate like the example below:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_09.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_09.png\|framed\|none]]

	When the installation is completed, click on Close.		When the installation is completed, click "Close".

	==Environment ~~configuration~~==		==Environment Configuration==

	With the EngineDiag module a new ribbon is available in NVGate. EngineDiag allows to access to NVGate through an interface dedicated to the engines and more generally to the reciprocating machines.		With the EngineDiag module, a new ribbon is available in NVGate. EngineDiag allows you to access to NVGate through an interface, which is dedicated to the engines, and more generally to the reciprocating machines.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_10.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_10.png\|framed\|none]]
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	===Properties===		===Properties===

	To simplify ~~the~~ data saving, ~~the~~ history creation~~, the~~ data search, it is possible and recommended to associate metadata to each measurement.		To simplify data saving, history creation and data search, it is possible and recommended to associate metadata to each measurement.

	One can ~~distinguish~~ two types of metadata:		One can determine two types of metadata:

	* Properties related to a measurement campaign		* Properties related to a measurement campaign
	* Properties related to each measurement.		* Properties related to each measurement
	Properties are defined by default in NVGate but the list of properties can be modified according to the user need.		Properties are defined by default in NVGate but the list of properties can be modified according to the user's need.

	The list of properties is available in the Home ribbon by clicking on Measurement properties.		The list of properties is available in the Home ribbon by clicking on Measurement properties.
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	====Operation====		====Operation====
	These properties related to a measurement campaign are generally ~~common~~ to several measurements done the same day on the same installation. Instead of writing this information for each measurement, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s possible to define the environment once before stating the measurement.		These properties related to a measurement campaign are generally related to several measurements done on the same day and on the same installation. Instead of writing this information for each measurement, it<nowiki>'</nowiki>s possible to define the environment once before stating the measurement.

	This information can be defined in the operation window available by clicking on the button		This information can be defined in the operation window available by clicking on the button
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	Below, the properties by default:		Below are the properties by default:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_17.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_17.png\|framed\|none]]

	The properties can be defined directly in ~~this window as~~ the following example		The properties can be defined by what is directly shown in the following example:

	[[Image:EngineDiag_18.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_18.png\|framed\|none]]

	At this stage, new properties can be added if needed by clicking on Add new in this window		At this stage, new properties can be added if needed by clicking on "Add new" in this window

	[[Image:EngineDiag_19.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_19.png\|framed\|none]]

	Select OK.		Select "OK".

	All these properties will be added to each measurement done this day.		All these properties will be added to each measurement that is done on this day.

	====~~MeAsurement~~====		====Measurement====
	In the ~~save measurement~~ window, all the activated properties are displayed.		In the "Save Measurement" window, all the activated properties are displayed.

	The properties pre-filled in the operation window appear with the value defined by the user in the operation window.		The properties are pre-filled in the operation window and appear with the value defined by the user in the operation window.

	[[Image:EngineDiag_20.png\|framed\|none]]		[[Image:EngineDiag_20.png\|framed\|none]]