SiusBTS User guide · Some of the parameters that can be calculated are defined below: - The minimum and maximum coordinates: These coordinates relate to the maximum and minimum coordinates

SiusBTS

User guide

Version June 2012 SIUS Page 2/49

Table of contentsSiusBTS........................................................................................................................3

General.......................................................................................................................4Initialization view........................................................................................................ 5Configuration view......................................................................................................6Exercise view............................................................................................................. 8Main menu............................................................................................................... 11

File..........................................................................................................................12Report designer................................................................................................... 13

View........................................................................................................................14User data editor...................................................................................................15

General settings.....................................................................................................18Application settings..............................................................................................19Target settings..................................................................................................... 21

Shot appearance............................................................................................... 23Zoom Settings................................................................................................... 25Parameter Presentation.................................................................................... 26

Report settings.....................................................................................................28Data export.......................................................................................................... 29

Export definition.................................................................................................30Pattern editor...................................................................................................33Column editor..................................................................................................35

Report definition................................................................................................ 37Example...........................................................................................................39

Communication.................................................................................................... 40Extras..................................................................................................................... 41

Device Configuration........................................................................................... 42Example.............................................................................................................44

Range Configuration............................................................................................45Help........................................................................................................................ 46

Registration..........................................................................................................47Contact..................................................................................................................... 49


SiusBTS

SiusBTS (Ballistic Test System) offers you a powerful solution for testing weapons andammunition with the help of an electronic target from Sius Ascor and a connectedcomputer with processing software.


General

The detection system provides the horizontal and vertical deviation of the projectile withregard to the centre of the target. The speed of the projectile can also be measureddepending on the system used.A computer with installed analysis software (SiusBTS) then calculates the desiredparameters from the shot coordinates and prints them out in the desired format.Some of the parameters that can be calculated are defined below:

- The minimum and maximum coordinates: These coordinates relate to the maximumand minimum coordinates in the two shot axes.

- Height and width: This is a typical criterion for ammunition testing.The width indicates the largest horizontal distance and the height indicates the largestvertical distance between two shots.? This parameter is represented graphically by a rectangle with sides designated H and W- Height + width: This is the sum of the two parameters height and width.

- Mean point of impact: This relates to the central point of the series which is calculatedfrom xmiddle, ymiddle divided by the number of shots n.

- Median point of impact: This also relates to a "central point" of the series, but it iscalculated differently.To calculate the Pmed all x and y coordinates are separated into two lists in ascendingorder. If the number of elements is odd, then the Pmed value = the value of the middleelement. If the number is even, the middle two elements are added together and thevalue is halved.

- Radius of maximum spread: This is the maximum distance between the central pointand the furthest shot.

- Radius of mean spread: This is the radius between the point nearest to the central pointand the point furthest from the central point.

- Radius 50%: This relates to the radius between the central point and 50% of the shotsin a series. If the number of shots is odd, the circle includes one more shot from outside.

- Radius of median spread: This similar to the 'Radius of mean spread', however thecentral point is replaced by the median hit.

- Standard deviation Sp: Standard deviation SP is the root mean square of the deviationin x and y (Sx and Sy).

- Variances and covariances: Variances are the squares of the standard deviations Sx andSy. The covariance is a measure of the relationship between the X and Y axes.

etc.


Initialization view

The last exercise opened is loaded automatically directly after starting SiusBTS.Depending on how your test scenario is configured, changes can be implemented duringthe initialisation phase that have a direct impact on the process. The configurableproperties are illustrated in this list.Pressing the "Load" button loads the exercise and SiusBTS changes to the configurationview.

Exercise configuration

Alter the test scenario to suit your requirements; e.g. change the target image orthe number of shots.

Load exercise

Click to load the exercise.To load a different exercise, select 'File -> Open ->...'.


Configuration view

General settings relating to the report to be printed can be altered in this view.

Report details

Title and header text of the reports can be defined within this part. These data will beused as standard for all reports.

Report type

This allows you to specify which of the available reports you would like to use forthe printout. The type selected here is also used for automatic generation of thereport.Some report types need to have a scoring definition. At the end of the testshooting the shot group is moved by the mean point of impact to the center ofthe target and afterwards scored by the defined scoring method.

Logo


Right-click the image to select your own logo.This image will appear later on the printout.

Userspecific data

Fill in the required fields here to supplement the report with additionalinformation.Any fields which are left blank will not appear in the report.The entries in this list can vary from customer to customer.

Displaying shot details

This allows you to specify whether or not the shot details should be displayed inthe report. If this option is deactivated, the shot number and shot coordinateswill not be visible in the report.

Saving

The settings you have changed here can be saved as default.These will be available again the next time the programme is launched.

View selector

After loading the exercise you can alternate between the Configuration andExercise view at any time.


Exercise view

This is the main view that you need while shooting. It allows you to control the exerciseand provides you with an overview of the calculated parameters.The shots are illustrated on the target image and their values are used to continuouslyupdate the parameters.The target image you see here also appears on the printout.

View selector

After loading the exercise you can alternate between the Configuration andExercise view at any time.


Printing / Preview

After completing an exercise the report can be printed out or displayed in previewmode. Based on the preview you can export the report in various file formats(e.g. pdf, csv, etc.).

Position / Position control

The target can be raised or lowered by pressing this button.The symbol alongside indicates the current status.(This section is only visible when a pop-up target such as the TAP202 is used asthe detection system.)

Target

Shots and calculated parameters are displayed on the target.Settings relating to the display can be altered by selecting 'Settings > GeneralSettings > Target Settings ...'.

Parameters

This list indicates all of the parameters that are calculated during the exercise.


If these are deactivated, they will no longer be displayed on the target image andthey will not appear on the printout.Settings relating to the parameters can be altered by selecting 'Settings >General Settings > Target Settings ...'.

Sequence control

Start, stop and reset an exercise.An exercise must be reset after it has been stopped or completed successfully. Itcan then be restarted.

Target connection status

Indicates whether SiusBTS is connected to the detection system.If a 'not connected' (red) signal appears while the application connection statusis green, it can mean that the SiusCommService does not have a valid license forthe Lon network or that there's a wiring problem between the computer and thedetection system.

Demo mode

The demo mode allows you to simulate shots at the detection system withoutactually firing a shot.Pressing this button requests a shot by the detection system. This feature can beused to check the functionality of the system.

Application connection status

This symbol indicates whether the application is connected to theSiusCommService.If a 'not connected' (red) signal appears, it is to be assumed that theSiusCommService has not been started or that it cannot be found.


Main menu


File

• Open or close an exercise scenario• Generate the predefined "Exports" and "Reports"• Preview and print the current report• Page setup


Report designer

Within the report designer header and footer, page format and border sizes can beadapted.As soon as the required changes are done, the template can be saved as the new defaulttemplate.All new created reports will base on that new default template.

Load default template

With this button or the menu entry "File -> Load default template" the predefinedreport template from SIUS can be loaded.

Save default template

With this button or the menu entry "File-> Save default template" the currentvisible report can be saved as the new default template.All new created reports will base on that new default template.


View

These two menu entries are only visible in a special configuration mode.The Debug view can be used by SIUS personnel for error analysis.The system administrator can use the User Data Editor function to customise user-specific data that is displayed in the Configuration view.


User data editor

When the User Data Editor is launched the current configuration is loaded.

Preview

The current configuration is displayed here. It corresponds exactly to the displaywhich can be seen later in the Configuration view.This section is updated after each alteration. The individual fields can be clickedto test their functionality.

Categories


This is where the various categories are listed.Entries can be added and deleted here. If an entry is deleted, the associatedcategory entry will also be deleted.The positions of the entries can be altered by using the arrows on the right-handside.An entry consists of an ID (unique identifier) and a caption. The caption is thetext that is displayed; the ID, on the other hand, is not visible to the user later.

Category items

The items for the category selected above are listed in this section.Entries can be added and deleted here. If an entry is deleted whereby aComboBox selected as the Editor type, its entries are also deleted.The positions of the entries can be altered by using the arrows on the right-handside.Here is a list of the individual fields that are available:ID: Unique identifier (not visible to the user while executing a programme)Caption: Text which is displayed in the corresponding row.Editor: Editor type that is located behind the field.Default Value: Default value that is to be set when starting up.The last three fields are only relevant if you want to automate the generation ofexports or reports and use dynamic folder or file names.If the 'Place Holder' field is selected, the text that the user subsequently enters inthis category field can be used as part of the folder or file name. In this case, forexample, the ammunition type would be offered as a placeholder in the patterneditor.An additional entry can be specified for the corresponding placeholder as adescription. The entry in the 'Example' field is used for the preview of thecompiled pattern.

Editor type


Three different Editor types are available:The type of editor determines what sort of entry the user is able to make later.ComboBox: Selection box with predefined entriesMemoExEdit: Text field for entering multi-line textTextEdit: Simple text field

ComboBox items

If 'ComboBox' is chosen as the Editor type for the selected category item, youcan add or delete entries in this list.The position of the individual elements can be altered by using the buttons on theright-hand side.The ComboBox element subsequently allows one of the elements defined in thislist to be selected in the Configuration view. You can click on the correspondingfield in the preview to test its functionality.

Saving

Upon completion the new definition for user data must be saved by pressing thisbutton.The new settings will be available the next time the application is started.


General settings

General settings can be modified and the language can be changed.In case the language has been changed, the application has to be restarted to activatethe new language.


Application settings

Demo mode

Activate or deactivate the demo mode. If this mode is active a crosshair willappear when the cursor is moved within the target image. A shot is thentriggered by clicking the left mouse button.A button also appears underneath the target which can be used to requesta demo shot. (This enables the functionality of the detection system to beexamined.)

Calibre


Specification of the calibre used for special calculations (not required in SiusBTS).

Paper feed

The size of the paper feed for the connected detection systems can be specifiedhere.(When using open detection systems this section is not displayed.)

Unit system

Defines if the application has to use the metric or imperial unit system.


Target settings

Shot appearance

The appearance of the shot within the target can be defined here.

Zoom settings

This section defines the type of zoom.


You can also specify whether or not a scale should be displayed within the targetimages (this scale can be used to estimate the size of the displayed target (targetcut-out)).

Parameter appearance

The parameter appearance within the target can be defined here.


Shot appearance

The shot appearance can be specified here.

Shot number

Choose whether or not to display the shot number within the target image.

Shot arrow

If this option is active a directional arrow will be displayed if the detected shot isoutside the visible target area.

Appearance of last shot


Custom settings can be implemented for the last shot fired. A different colour canbe selected, for example, to directly identify the new shot.


Zoom Settings

Specify the zoom characteristics of the target image.

• Predefined: Fixed, predefined zoom factor.• Automatic: The target automatically zooms to a setting that displays all shots. If the zoom

factor is large enough, the individual shot is represented by a circle which corresponds tothe caliber diameter. Otherwise the shot will be presented in the format defined in the shotsettings.

• Automatic last shot: The target image automatically zooms within the specified areas inrelation to the last shot.

• Mouse: A left-click enlarges the target; a right-click makes it smaller.• Centered: Works like the automatic zoom but zooms allways around the mean point of impact

of the shot group and not around the target center.


Parameter Presentation

The appearance of parameters within the target image can be defined here.This list contains all of the parameters that can be calculated by SiusBTS.The parameters that are calculated for you are specified within the test scenario. This listrelates exclusively to appearance!

Appearance


Example of a parameter (parameter for mean point of impact).


Report settings

The same settings as for the targets (Target settings) are also available for the reports.This way the look of the targets and its components can be varied between applicationand report.


Data export

Add, edit or remove a predefined export or report. The individual entries can beactivated/deactivated.All of the active entries are implemented at the end of a test sequence.


Export definition

The user is free to determine which information should be included in the data export.The path and file name where the results are to be stored can be specified here. Inaddition, so-called patterns can be defined for folder and file names that are deleted atthe time of saving.For example, a pattern that consists of the date can be defined for the dynamic folder.This ensures that results generated on different days are automatically saved in differentfolders.

Active / Inactive

Activate/deactivate export.

Path + folder + file


Definition of the path, folder and file where the results are to be stored.The folder and file can be defined based on a pattern (e.g. date).

Path

Selection of the path.

Dynamic folder

This option allows, for example, a new folder to be created automatically forevery day.

File name

The file name can be automatically generated based on a predefined pattern.(For example, a file name which contains the weapon number)New patterns can be defined by pressing the button.

Export format


Selection of the shot or parameter information that is to be exported.A preview is visible underneath the selection.Pressing the button accesses the column editor, which can be used to specify theinformation that is to be exported.


Pattern editor

A pattern is defined by free text and placeholders, which are replaced by the currentvalues during execution of the programme.

Selecting the pattern

The details relating to the selected pattern are indicated in the field underneath.The buttons located to the right can be used to add new patterns or to alteror delete the selected pattern. (Patterns that are allocated elsewhere cannot bedeleted.)

Pattern name

Change the name of the pattern. (The name must be unique).


Compiling a pattern

The placeholders that are available are located to the left. These can be added tothe pattern or removed by using the arrows.The right-hand field lists the placeholders that are included in the pattern. Theorder of the placeholders within the pattern can be altered by using the arrowbuttons to the right.

Placeholders and free text

{Date} free text {Time} free textThe pattern consisting of placeholders can be supplemented or expanded by anytext.To use a 'simple' file name without placeholders you can also enter just plaintext.

Preview

Preview of the defined pattern.


Column editor

The export format specifies which data fields are to be included in the output file.

Selecting the format

The details relating to the selected format are indicated in the field underneath.The buttons located to the right can be used to add new formats or to alteror delete the selected format. (Formats that are allocated elsewhere cannot bedeleted.)

Format name

Change the name of the format. (The name must be unique).

Selecting data


The category selection determines which data fields are available.The sequence and selection of the fields are open to each user.Click on a field and drag it to the desired position.To remove a field click it and drag it downwards. When a cross appears you canrelease the mouse button. The field has now been removed.The removed data fields can be displayed again by selecting 'Column Chooser...'and then inserted back into the list by using the mouse.The export file ultimately contains the displayed data fields in the order shown.

Settings

(These are default settings that can be generally left as they are.)The separator indicates how the individual data fields are to be separated in theexport file.Example: X, Y are the selected fields0.30;0.56 displays ";" (semicolon) is the selected separatorIf a ";" (semicolon) is used within the result, it should be regarded as a symboland not as a separator. If, for example, the semicolon is defined as a separatorand the result of a data field is 'H: 23.3mm; W: 2.0mm', 'H: 23.3mm ";" W:2.0mm' is written in the file in order to be able to distinguish between thecharacters and separator. The quote symbol is used here for this purpose.The export file is written with the selected settings.


Report definition

The place where the test results are to be automatically printed or saved can bedetermined by the user. If the results are to be saved to a file, the path and file namecan be specified here. In addition, so-called patterns can be defined for folder and filenames that are deleted at the time of saving.For pattern generation refer to the section entitled "Pattern editor".

Saving / Printing

Selection as to whether the report is to be printed or saved as a file at the endof each exercise.


Report type

You can choose between the available reports here. The file can be saved invarious formats.If the 'Show Preview' option is active, a preview of the generated report will bedisplayed after completing a test sequence. (This can be used, for example, forcontrol purposes)


Example

Example of a report printout.


Communication

Communication between SiusBTS and the target systems is established viaSiusCommService.The IP address of the computer on which SiusCommService is installed can be specifiedhere.In principle it is located on the same computer as SiusBTS - i.e. address ' 127.0.0.1' (local host).


Extras

If the connection status of the application is o.k. (green), yet that of the targets isindicated as "not connected" (red), a reconnection attempt can be initiated.


Device Configuration

All of the target systems for the unit are indicated in the list. (This unit only contains onetarget.)The changes conducted here always relate to the selected device. Normally thisconfiguration should be conducted once when installing the system due to variation typesor after replacing a system and should not be changed afterwards.

Insert mask

To determine the values that are to be set for the X and Y offset, stick somegraph paper onto the target and compare the values that the system hasindicated and those that were actually fired. The difference is then to be enteredas the offset (subsequently set the values).Doing this will ensure the measured deviations are compensated by the systemfrom this point onwards.


Calculating the offset

The offset can be entered directly into the field or calculated by the system.When calculating simply enter the values that are measured on the targetand those that are displayed by the application. The offset is then calculatedautomatically. Pressing the 'Accept' button transfers the value to the designatedfield.


Example

This view shows how the target system can be calibrated.The shot is located at the centre of the target (illustration top left). However, theapplication displays the shot as being to the top right of the target (illustration top right).The bottom two images indicate the offset values that can be used to correct the positionof the shot.


Range Configuration

This view and the corresponding menu entry are only visible in a special configurationmode.The configuration settings included here are specified by an employee of SIUS AG wheninstalling the system.This corresponds to the range configuration that has been specifically geared towards thetarget system you have purchased.No settings are to be altered here by the user.


Help

• This section contains the SiusBTS help file.• SiusBTS has to be registered to establish the communication to the detection system.• 'About ...' contains details relating to the application version and contact information for SIUS

AG.


Registration

In this window the application can be activated.As long as the application is not registered and activated, it only works as a trial versionand it won't be possible to establish a connection with the detection system.

Dongle ID

The neuron id gets red out of the LonDongle and gets shown within the text fieldas soon as the Dongle is connected to the application via the CommService. (This identification is required to order the license.)

Products

This text field shows the products for which the dongle possesses a registration.

License file

This is the license file which contains the activation of the application.Within the file a list of neuron ids and its licensed products are shown.


Load license

A license file can be loaded by this button.Another possibility is to copy the content of the license file directly into the textfield.To check the license and to activate the software the button 'Check license" hasto be pressed.

Order license

With the link www.sius.com/registration/default.aspx a license can be ordered.(The activation of the software only needs to be done once.)

Check license

The license file can be checked with this button. The software gets activated incase the license is valid.

www.sius.com/registration/default.aspx


Contact

Our address:

SIUS AGIm Langhag 18307 EffretikonSWITZERLAND

Phone: +41 (0)52 354 60 60Fax: +41 (0)52 354 60 66

E-mail: [email protected]: www.sius.com

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Table of contentsSiusBTSGeneralInitialization viewConfiguration viewExercise viewMain menuFileReport designer

ViewUser data editor

General settingsApplication settingsTarget settingsShot appearanceZoom SettingsParameter Presentation

Report settingsData exportExport definitionPattern editorColumn editor

Report definitionExample

Communication

ExtrasDevice ConfigurationExample

Range Configuration

HelpRegistration

Contact

Documents

SiusBTS User guide · Some of the parameters that can be calculated are defined below: - The minimum and maximum coordinates: These coordinates relate to the maximum and minimum coordinates