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Firmware 1.1.1 introduces an improved method for handling projects for large installations compared to previous versions.
With this update, storing measured values in large projects is now much faster and more streamlined than 1.1.0. 
To enable this, projects for the 1670 MFT series running firmware 1.1.1 now support up to 5 distribution boards, 50 circuits per board, and 20 test points per circuit per project —enabling greater scalability, flexibility and saving times.

Please note that the method currently in place with 1.1.1 serves as an interim solution to facilitate prompt enhancements.
A more robust and comprehensive approach will be deployed in a subsequent phase.

Herunder are 3 possible scenario's described. 



Scenario 1 - Creating large projects in the TruTest software and transferring it to the 1670 tester

What is the new workflow : 
When setting up larger projects, e.g., a project containing more than 5 distribution panels, more than 50 circuits per distribution panel, etc., we need to divide the installation over multiple projects.
In TruTest™, you can create a project that consists of multiple distribution boards, circuits, and test points.
Where larger installations are created (e.g. larger than 5 panels) the software will display a message during the creation and transfer of projects.



When setting up larger projects, e.g., a project containing more than 5 distribution panels, more than 50 circuits per distribution panel, etc., we need to divide the installation over multiple projects.
In TruTest, you can create a project that consists of multiple distribution boards, circuits, and test points.

Example new workflow in TruTest

Let's consider an installation comprising 6 distribution board panels, with some panels having 30 circuits while others have 70 circuits, and each circuit containing several test points.

Step 1: Create Distribution Board in TruTest

In TruTest we start with seting up a distribution board as normal in the project. 

 If a distribution board (DB-1) has 70 circuits, it needs to be split into 2 distribution boards with the same name.
The first part of the circuits (maximum 50) will be entered into the first part (DB-1):




Step 2: Add a Second Distribution Board

Add a second distribution board with the same name.
The code for this board will automatically be assigned a higher number.
Do not change this code. The structure will look like this:
 

 

Add the remaining 20 circuits to the second part of the DB-1 board.
First, enter a single circuit, open the information field, and assign this circuit the code that succeeds the last circuit code of the previous DB board.
In this example, if the last circuit code was 49, start the second part with circuit code 50.



Save the change and now the structure looks like the example below :



And add the remaining 19 circuits using the "add multiple circuits" feature.
These circuits will be automatically numbered from 50 onward.
 

Step 3: Add the remaining 4 DB’s

Add the remaining distribution boards (DB-2 to DB-5) following the same process. If DB-4 has 60 circuits, evenly divide them over two DB-4 boards, coding them sequentially.
Note: Only 5 DB’s should be added per project. DB1 (1-49) & DB1 (50-70) equals 2 

Step 4: (optional) 6 DB’s or more

For this we need to close this project temporary, this can be done in the Project information fields : 




Go into the info to edit the status from open to close: 


You  can select either one of the closed options, I'll be using Closed failed as we do not have taken measurements yet. 
Go back to the site information and here we add a new project : 

On this site we now have 2 projects. 



Trutest will copy the structure from the first project into the second project.
Delete all of the distribution boards in the second project : 

 

Once all of the DB board have been deleted build the remaining structure for DB-4 to DB-6 as needed. 
In this example I have DB-4 with 60 circuits , DB-5 with 20 circuits and DB-6 with just 15 circuits. 


The 60 circuits for DB-4 are evenly divided over the two DB-4 boards, but number in total from 1 to 60.


Step 5 : Uploading projects to Fluke-1670 MFT

Upload the projects to the MFT using the standard method.
The MFT will display the two projects, allowing you to open and manage them as needed.



Select each project individually & select ‘Write Project’. 



On the MFT you will see the two projects : 



From the Project manager screen open the first project, the form-overview looks like this : 


 
When selecting the second project we will see the remaining part of the installation.      



We can now take the measurements and save the results in these projects. 


Step 6: Downloading and Combining data 

After taking measurements, download the data into TruTest. Combine the data from the multiple projects to generate a single comprehensive report.

How to combine projects:  
Connect the 167x to the PC and in TruTest go to ‘Get Measurements’ in the INST module. 
Select the tester and download the project data of your initial project.
Select Get Measurements : 

 
In the Download measurements preview we see data from two projects. 


Make sure via the buttons Edit Client/Site/Projects the data is moved from the two projects into the same project. 

  

Data is now assigned to the same project and ready for download : 

Click on Done in the bottom part of the screen.

Data from both projects will now be assigned to the same project and the structure for the distribution boards 4 to 6 will be added. 

 

Note: If measurements are not caried out on a Distribution board the DB will be greyed out.


Step 7: Printing Reports/Certificate

You can now print the full installation report via the Reporting feature in TruTest. All available data from both project files will be included in a single report.



All the available data will now be printed on a single report, it will contain the data of both project files. 

Scenario 2 - Create project onsite on the 1670 and download data to TruTest 

This step is useful when you are onsite and build your structure as you go. 
You have not prepared any projects in the Trutest software. 
This scenario is about go to site, build your structure, take your measurements and download to TruTest for reporting. 

Step 1 - Creating Project in Project Manager of the 1670

Projects built in the 1670 are limited to a maximum of 5 distribution boards, 50 circuits per distribution board, and 20 test points per circuit.
If you reach any of these limits, you will not be able to add more distribution boards, circuits, or test points.



The Add button will appear greyed out, preventing the addition of further elements.
To add further Distribution Boards with more than 50 circuits follow the same principles as out lined for the TruTest software.
 
Step 2: Setting up projects

When adding a project split DB’s with more than 50 circuits across 2 DB’s
For larger projects with more than 5 DB’s start a new project with the same site reference.
The simplest way to do this is to add a project by using the ‘Add Project’ option in Project Management.


Here entre a unique code and a project name with reference to your other project.



Select your Certificate type of intial verification .

We recommend not to use the option to select from existing project.
Continue by pressing Create . 

Leave the Client and site information on default and save the project.



Once the extended project is created, you can now build up your structure as you go when onsite and complete the measurements.


Step 3 - Downloading projects data into TruTest 

1. In the Trutest software at the correct Client/Site create a project first if none exists yet.
    Close older projects (e.g. from previous testing cycles).  
2. Then connect the 1670 MFT to your PC and select Get measurements to initiate the download. 
3. Follow the same steps as in Scenario 1 at Step 6: Downloading and Combining data to combine data from multiple projects into one single project. 


Scenario 3 – working from existing large installations in TruTest

When an installation structure already exists and it contains more as 5 distribution panels, more than 50 circuits per distribution panel, etc., we need to divide the installation over multiple projects.
Here we take a similar approach as to Scenario 1 – Step 1 Creating Distribution Board in TruTest.

We have a Project of 7 distribution boards :


Look per distribution board and circuit how much there is and create the split in the same way as per Scenario 1 - Step 1.

Step 1- copy project structure

As there might already be information on cabling , breakers etc in your structure we recommend to use the copy feature.

 
This will copy the entire structure and details into a new project. 

 

Step 2 - Rebuild your structure 
Go into the project and delete all what succeeds the maximum supported distribution boards and circuits. 
Deleting goes either by complete distribution board or circuit.


It is not possible to select multiple distribution boards, circuits.

We recommend to look carefully what the best solution is in your situation.  
It may be simply quicker to delete on distribution board level and rebuild your circuits as needed. 

Follow the same steps as in Scenario 1 - Step 1 to rebuild your structure and divide over projects