FanTestic — Start Guide

How to download FanTestic, how to find it on your computer, what it comes with, ASTM manual, and choosing your protocolhttps://youtu.be/JzOq2GfqpmE

Download & Install

• Visit the Retrotec Support → Software Downloads page and click “Download” next to FanTestic (Lite/Pro/6/24).
• Run the installer (right-click as Administrator is recommended for full driver support on DM‑2 gauges).
• Requirements: Windows XP+ (.NET 4.0), 512 MB RAM, 600 MB (32-bit) or 1.5 GB (64-bit) disk, and Microsoft Word 2007+ for report generation.

Initial Launch & Demo Mode

• After installation, launch via Start → Retrotec → FanTestic or desktop icon.

• The software starts in 30‑day fully functional trial. After expiration, core features remain (e.g., manual tests), but report/export tools are disabled unless licensed.

Activate License & Choose Protocol

• Navigate to Settings → Enter License and paste your license key (including START/END markers).

• Each license unlocks features, standards, and gauge controls (Lite vs. Pro).

• Select your test standard (ASTM, ATTMA, EN13829, CGSB, USACE, NFPA, etc.) via Settings → Change Standard Used for New Tests. Then restart for changes to take effect

What’s Included

• FanTestic software (Lite/Pro demo)

• Built-in standards compliance for ASTM, ATTMA, CGSB, EN13829, USACE, NFPA…

• Gauge control support for DM‑2/DM‑32 via USB/Ethernet

• Word report templates & customizable output

• Raw data export to Excel

• Help menus, calibration tools, and tutorial videos

Finding Your Installation & Output Data

• Program location (per Settings → Application tab) points to where FanTestic and test files are stored.

• Test data saved as .exml in My Documents → Retrotec → Tests.

• Reports (Word/Excel) land in My Documents → Retrotec → Reports