Setup: WiFi Server Mode

WiFi wireless technology is included with all PosiTector Advanced models with serial numbers greater than 730,000 and PosiTest AT-A Automatic Adhesion Testers with a touchscreen display.

Any device connected on the same network can wirelessly access the gages stored measurement data to:  

  • View stored measurements using a standard web browser
  • Access HTML, comma delimited text (.txt) and JSON schema files - parse information for inclusion in databases or custom software applications
  • Remotely control gage memory features such as creating a new batch and deleting all measurement data
  • Remotely view the live display of a working instrument - see the gage display as if it were in your hand

Connecting to the gage using a standard web browser

1. Connect your instrument to a WiFi network by selecting Networks from within the Connect > WiFi menu. Ensure the instrument and smart device or computer are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Type the IP address found within the instruments Connect > WiFi > Information menu into the web browser address bar.
3. The contents of PosiSoft USB are displayed. From this directory, all features of PosiSoft USB can be accessed. Visit defelsko.com/posisoft/posisoft-usb for more information.

Remotely control gage memory features

Some memory features can be controlled remotely over WiFi utilizing PHP scripts:

  • Creating a New batch
    http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/new_batch.php
  • Delete all batches
    http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/delete_all_batches.php
  • Close a batch
    http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/close_batch.php
  • Refresh Instrument Memory (readings)
    Refresh new readings only (since last refresh): http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/refresh.php
    Refresh all readings: http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/refresh_all.php

Remotely view the live display of a working instrument

View the instrument display using a web browser. The live display updates every couple of seconds.

  • Type link into browser: http://ip_address_of_instrument:8080/screen.php