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1 2002 Load Technology Inc. LoadView version - 05/12/2010 LLOOAADDVVIIEEWW VVEERRSSIIOONN33 OOPPEERRAATTOORR''SS MMAANNUUAALL Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Load Technology Inc (Loadtec). The software described in this document is furnished under the Software License Agreement set forth in The Load Technologies Software License Agreement. This software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license. No parts of this User's Manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system (except as provided for by Load Technology Inc.)

2 , or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written consent of Load Technology Inc. Copyright 2001-2010 by Load Technology Inc, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America Load Technology Inc. 525 Commerce Circlr. Mesquite, NV 89027 LoadView is a trademark of Load Technology Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark, Windows, and Excel are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. DocUseTerms11032010(2).docDOCUMENTATION/ DRAWINGTERMS OF USEThis documentation and drawings (document) provided are subject to thefollowing rules, guidelines, policies, and Technology ( LOADTEC ) owns the contentsofthis inclusion withequipment or supply after in support of purchased equipment or parts does not transferownership to the purchaser or owner of the equipment that this document details.

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4 By accessing this information, you are representingthat your use is forrepair and/or maintenance only. You further represent that you will not use any of theinformation forany purpose otherthen repair and/or maintenanceor disseminate to anythird party or competitorfor any AND DISCLAIMERSThe contents ofthis documentareprovided without any warranties, either express orimplied, andit explicitlydisclaims any impliedwarranties of merchantability or fitness fora particular LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIONBy accessingthis document.

5 You agree that the laws of the State ofNevadawill govern alldisputesthatariseconcerningthe use of this document. Anydisputes broughtconcerningthe termsof this agreement shall bein a state or federal court located in the State ofNevada, Clark version 2002 Load Technology Inc. Contents At a glance 1 - Software License Agreement 2 - Introduction 3 - installation 4 - Quick Start Guide 5 - The Main Data Screen 6 - Program/System Configuration 7 - Data Logging 8 - High Speed Response Data 9 - Test Scripts 10 - User Screens LoadView version 3 Table of Contents 2002 Load Technology Inc.

6 I LoadView version - 05/12/2010 LoadView version 3 Table of Contents LoadView version 3 _____ i Table of Contents _____ i List of Illustrations _____ v Load Technology's Software License Agreement _____ vii Grant of License _____ vii Copyright _____ vii Other Restrictions _____ viii Limited Warranty _____ viii Customer Remedies _____ viii No other Warranties _____ ix No Liability for Consequential Damages _____ ix Introduction _____ 1 New features of LoadView version 3 _____ 1 Manual Conventions _____ 3 installation _____ 4 Registration/Licensing _____ 5 Minimum System Requirements _____ 6 Quick Start Guide_____ 7 Connect the System Under Test_____ 7 Setup your Test Requirements _____ 8 Setup User Settings _____ 9 Turn on the Cooling Fan(s) _____ 9 Setup High Speed Response Data _____ 10 Setup Data Logging_____ 10 Adjust the Load _____ 10 Start a Test Script _____ 11 The Main Data Screen _____ 12 The Main Menu _____ 13 LoadView version 3 Table of Contents 2002 Load Technology Inc.

7 Ii LoadView version - 05/12/2010 The File Menu _____ 13 The Screens Menu _____ 13 The Data Menu _____ 14 The Scripting Menu _____ 14 The Messages Menu _____ 15 The Help Menu _____ 16 The Quick Button Tool Bar _____ 16 The Fan Control Button _____ 16 The Fan Control Screen _____ 17 The Load On/Off Control Button _____ 18 The Log Control Button _____ 18 The Script Button(s) _____ 19 The High Speed Response Buttons _____ 19 The Network Controller Buttons _____ 20 The Data Section _____ 21 The Control Section _____ 24 The Automatic Page _____ 24 Direct Load Setting _____ 24 Entering the Power Factor _____ 25 Jogging the Load Setting _____ 25 Power Factor Adjustment _____ 26 The Preset Load Panel _____ 26 The Load Setting Bar Graph _____ 26 Test Setup "Change" Buttons _____ 27 The Logging Page _____ 27 The Response Page _____ 29 The Manual Page _____ 30

8 Program/System Configurations _____ 31 Program Configuration _____ 32 The System Setup Page _____ 32 Setting up the LoadView File Paths _____ 33 Message Log File _____ 34 Demo Mode Setup _____ 34 The Connection Page _____ 35 Network Controller Configuration _____ 36 The Test Setup Screen _____ 38 The Test Setup Page_____ 39 The Genset Capacity _____ 39 Genset Nominal Voltage _____ 39 Load Type _____ 40 The User Settings Page _____ 40 Preset Loads Setting _____ 41 Nominal Settings _____ 41 LoadView version 3 Table of Contents 2002 Load Technology Inc.

9 Iii LoadView version - 05/12/2010 Upon Loss of Com _____ 41 Control Voltage Type _____ 41 Step Setups Page _____ 42 Sensor Calibration _____ 43 Voltage Sensor Calibration _____ 44 Current Sensor Calibration _____ 45 Sensor Zero Page _____ 46 The License Manager _____ 47 Update System Firmware _____ 47 The Data Logging System _____ 48 Recording Data (Logging) _____ 48 Data Logging Concepts _____ 48 User Defined Data Channels _____ 49 User Defined Channel Configuration _____ 49 The Log Viewer _____ 51 The File Menu _____ 52 Opening a Log Data File _____ 52 Exporting to CSV _____ 54 Printing Log Data Files _____ 54 The Edit Menu _____ 58 Selecting Data Channels to View _____ 59 Recording User Data Channels _____ 61 High Speed Response Data _____ 62 HSR Configuration _____ 63 Plotting HSR Data_____ 65 Plot Zoom Controls _____ 67 HSR Voltage and Frequency

10 Recovery _____ 67 Plot Filtering _____ 68 Viewing Plot Data (non-graphical) _____ 69 Plot Configuration _____ 70 Test Scripting _____ 72 The Script File Editor _____ 72 The Script Editor Quick Buttons _____ 74 Test Step Types _____ 75 The Load Bank Group _____ 76 The Logging Group_____ 79 The Response Group _____ 80 The User Data Group _____ 82 User Screens (Custom Designed Screens) _____ 83 Working with User Screens _____ 84 The Pop Up Menu _____ 84 LoadView version 3 Table of Contents 2002 Load Technology Inc.