VeExpress

VeExpress is a cloud-based asset management system. VeEX VeExpress cloud services is included with every test set. It allows the following services / functions:

• Delivers Software/Firmware Updates and Upgrades directly to the test set.

• Makes any new Purchased or Rented licenses (new functions) assigned to the test set immediately available for testing.

• Allow Managers to Share (float) purchased or rented test options among deployed test sets (fleet). Licenses can be temporarily assigned to the test set that needs it, for specific jobs, and later recalled to pass it on to the next test set.

• Allows users to rent optional test features (licenses) for the required number of days. Adds the flexibility required for special jobs or those new technologies or services that are not yet commonly deployed. Rented options are automatically released when lease time elapses (no need to connect to the server).

 

Built-in VeExpress Client

• Lets users connect to VeExpress Cloud directly from the test set, from the field, using any available internet connection (e.g. LAN, Wi-Fi, Modem, CPE, Smartphone hot-spot, Cellular Data Card, etc.)

• View test features currently assigned to the test set and licenses available in the pool

• Activates new licenses and let users perform software (firmware) updates

 

Connecting VeExpress

 

1. Connect the TX300s to the Internet.

   • Use LAN, WLAN or Cellular Data Card.

2. Go to >Utilities >VeExpress. (The URL is: www.v-express.com.)

3. Tap the Check button.

   • Any tests must be stopped and released.

   • Confirm the Release of any active Test Application.

   • It gets the latest information related to the test set, directly from VeExpress Cloud.

   • Enables any new licenses assigned.

   • Releases any recalled shared licenses.

4. Wait for the Confirmation message: “Registered and Authorized”.

   • All Licenses have been updated and any new features should be ready to use.

 

Options Enabled (in Test Set)

 

• Up-to-date list of licenses assigned

• Permanent = Purchased, owned (users can still share permanent licenses by releasing the option from one test set and assign it to another)

• Leased = Rented, temporary

  • Displays remaining time (Days and Hours)

  • Countdown starts upon first assignment

• Both permanent & leased can be shared

 

Options Available (in the Cloud)

• Lists all options, permanent or leased, currently available in the company’s or group’s VeExpress account

• Users can check availability before requesting assignment of new function(s) to their VeExpress Managers

 

Software Upgrade

• Checks if newer version is available

 

Software Upgrade Procedure – Full Version

1. Open the Software Upgrade tab.

   • Larger Full Upgrade package is shown if the test set has not been updated for a while, when major new features are introduced or an OS update is required.

2. Attach the DC charger to the test set.

3. Insert a FAT32 USB Memory Stick into the left-side USB port (>300MB free).

4. Confirm IP connection (IP address).

5. Check the new software version box.

6. Tap the Download button.

   1. Wait until the download process finishes. Install package is in the memory stick.

   2. Power the test set OFF.

   3. Leave the USB memory stick attached.

7. Initiate Software Upgrade process.

   1. Simultaneously press the App, and Power buttons, until it beeps.

   2. Let the upgrade process finish (it could take a few minutes).

   3. The test set reboots itself at the end.

8. The test set is now up-to-date.

 

Software Upgrade Procedure – Delta Version

1. Open the Software Upgrade tab.

   • A smaller Delta Update package could be made available between consecutive versions (e.g. from 1.2.5 to 1.2.6) for easier and faster field firmware update

2. Attach the DC charger to the test set.

3. Confirm IP connection (IP address).

4. Check the new software version box.

5. Tap the Download button.

   1. Wait until the download process finishes.

   2. The install package is in internal memory.

   3. Turn the test set OFF.

6. Power the test set ON.

7. The test set software is now up-to-date.