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1. Edit Methods Edit Tube Types Edit Adsorbents Edit Status TAGS cribe Controls Reset TAGSoribe Send Config Send Config Log Files Base name for log file Tag Fath C Program Files T ag5cribe T agLogs al Cancel QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 5 23 5 0 Quick start instructions 5 1 Reading the TAG ID from a TAG Connect the USB cable from your PC to the TAG C the LED on the TAG will turn red Once a TAG or a tagged tube has been placed as shown in figure 2 the LED will turn green to indicate the TAG has been detected Figure 2 Tube loaded on TAG and TAG connected to a PC Return to the main user interface and click the Read TAG info button see figure 3 if the system has been set up correctly you should see the message TAG Read OK reported in the Event log at the bottom of the user interface see figure 3 and the unique TAG ID will be reported in the tube information section An unsuccessful read attempt will be accompanied by the TAG read failed message in the Event Log refer to troubleshooting section 6 9 Figure 3 After clicking Read TAG Info both the unique TAG ID and TAG Read OK message should appear TAGScribe 1 1 File Tube Information Tube aie M A R K E S Tube Type 1 4 Stainless Steel Adsorbent Packing Tenax TA 10 xj Packing Date 01 January 2000 Number of Thermal Cycles 0 ss Tub eTAG TD Method Unknown P
2. is closed This data is not stored anywhere if you wish to keep a copy of this data then select all the text and copy and paste into another program 6 7 The Preferences dialogue The dialogue is broken up into four main sections Communications Port List Editors TAG C Controls and Log Files see figure 14 Figure 14 The Preferences dialogue LIT x Communications Part TagScribe Port List Editors Edit Methods Edit Tube Types Edit Adsorbents Edit Status TAGS crbe Controls Reset TAGScribe Send Contig Send Contige Log Files Base name for log file Tag Path C Program Files T agScribe T agLogs a Cancel 6 7 1 List Editors The list editors allow you to modify and add to the contents of the drop down menus accessible from the Tube Information zone of the TAG C GUI There is a list editor as shown in figure 15 for the analytical methods tube types adsorbent packings and tube statuses Editing each of these lists is done in the same fashion by first clicking on the relevant list editor button and then using the list editor to modify the available options Figure 15 shows the list editor for the Tube Types QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 17 23 Figure 15 Tube Types list editor x Viste Ubietes ibs New list item entry box Add to list Glass Grom high flow K Raise or lower item position p 0 Not defined t 1 Stainless Steel 1 4 E sl 2 Silcosteel 1 4 G 3
3. sample information on a TAG TAGScribe 1 1 Tube es E c M A R K E S Tube ii 1 4 Stainless Steel Adsorbent Packing Tenax TA Packing Date 01 January 2000 Number of Thermal Cycles mO T U b TAG TD Method Unknown Pressure Ratio foo WWW markes com Tube Status Sampled J F Clear Sample Info on write Set tube status to Read Tube Information Write Tube Information lear TEG Tube Info Clear TAG Info Unknown Clear TAG Sample Information Confiem 2 This will erase all the sample data currently on the TAG Do you want to continue Writing Tag Clearing Sample Information 70 06 2007 11 20 39 Sample Information cleared successfull QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 10 23 z z 3 g gt n A e 6 0 The TAG user interface As shown in figure 8 the TAG user interface is broken down into five main sections tube information sample start information sample end information clear TAG sample information and the event log Figure 8 The TAG user interface sections TAGScribe 1 1 File Tube Information Tube LetherNumber fo TAG ID Tube Type Ooo Adsorbent Packing Unom o Facking Date o Januar 2000 Humber of Thermal Cycles DO TO Method Unknown Pressure Ratia oo Tube Status Unknown a Glear Sample lnia on write Read Tube Information Write Tube Information Gear TAG Qube Inte S
4. this button writes the current contents of the Sample Start Information fields to the TAG currently on the TAG E and writes a new line to the TAG write CSV file in the TAGLogs folder on the local PC see section 6 8 for further information on CSV log files WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable from the log files 6 3 Editing reading and writing to the sample end information fields Figure 11 The Sample End Information Zone in the TAG GUI Sample End Informatior Sample End Time fis June 2007 fis3000 4 T3 Now Use Current Time for Sample End Time End Flow Rate EE ml min M Set tube status to Sampled z 6 3 1 Sample End Information field descriptions Sample end time Allows user to define Sampling end date and time to a two second resolution Written and read in full from TAG Now Button Sets sample end time to current date and time on the user interface Start flow rate Allows the user to log the pumped sampling flow rate at the end of sampling Written and read in full from TAG 6 3 2 Use Current Time for sample end time tick box Used in conjuction with the End Sample button this will write the current date and time as the sample end time to the TAG 6 3 3 End Sample Button Clicking this button writes the current contents of the Sample End Information fields to the TAG currently on the TAG E and
5. to loading on ULTRAS preceding serial number GBO0 M20467 e May remain on tubes during analysis on a TAGIT ULTRA s n GBO0O M20467 and later or TD 100 e Must be removed prior to analysis on UNITY series 1 e Must be removed prior to conditioning on TC20 2 0 Software compatibility TAG software runs on all 32 bit versions of Windows QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 3 23 g g 3 AD 0 gt o M o O 0 39 z 3 0 Introduction Associating sample and usage data with thermal desorption TD tubes has historically relied on manually recording tube serial numbers Barcode technology has proved difficult to apply to TD tubes because the high temperatures required limit the lifetime and readability of labels In addition barcodes cannot be programmed to record tube history or sample specific information e g sampling time and date etc TubeTAG represents a revolutionary advance in sorbent tube informatics The product comprises an RFID TAG and clip that can be attached to individual sorbent tubes A TAG C 2 can then be used to read and write tube and sample specific data to these tagged tubes in the laboratory and or in the field TubeTAGs are generally used in two ways Sample specific mode here a given TAG is attached to a conditioned sample tube in the laboratory prior to field deployment That TAG then stays with and tracks that sample tube whilst sampling in the field until its return to the labora
6. writes a new line to the Tag write CSV file in the TagLogs folder on the local PC see section 6 8 for further information on CSV log files WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable from the log files QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 15 23 z z Q gt n A e 3 6 4 The Read TAG info button Figure 12 The Read TAG info button and Events Log 20 06 2007 15 58 38 Sample start Information written successfully 20 06 2007 15 58 50 Sample end Information written successfully 20 06 2007 15 59 00 Sample end Information written successfully 20 06 2007 15 59 01 TAG Read OK The Read TAG info button will interrogate the TAG currently on the TAG fill out all the fields in the tube information and sample information zones of the TAG 8 GUI with data from the current TAG A successful read will also write a new line to the current day s Tag read CSV file in the TagLogs folder on the local PC see section 6 8 for further information on CSV log files The Clear TAG Sample info button will clear the sample start and sample end information on the TAG currently on the TAG E It will also write a new line to the current days Tag write CSV file in the TagLogs folder on the local PC see section 6 8 for further information on CSV log files WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable fr
7. Safelok 1 4 4 Glass 1 4 a x 5 Glass Emm E Delete item e Delete item Cancel The lists comprise locked items and unlocked items locked items are there by default and cannot be deleted To add custom items to a list they should be entered in the item entry box and then the add to list button should be clicked Unlocked items can then be re ordered by clicking the up and down arrows to the left of the list To delete items the line should first be selected and then the delete item button should be clicked 6 7 2 Moving personalized lists from one PC to another If the TAG C software is being run on several PCs then it is desirable to have the same personalized list options available on all stations The easiest way to do this is to copy the list definition files from the PC where you have created these options to the one where you would like them available The files to copy are tagadsorbents txt tagmethods txt tagstatus txt and tagtubetypes txt by default these files are located in C Program Files TagScribe 6 7 3 TAG 4 Controls The TAG 2 controls allow you to reset the TAG without switching off on and to resend the firmware to the electronics in cases of firmware corruption These buttons will only be used when troubleshooting communications problems see section 6 9 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 18 23 z z gt in A e 3 6 7 4 Log Files 1 The Log Files setti
8. TubeTAG User Manual Version 1 2 2012 QUI 1038 MARKES international Table of contents 1 0 WV IAS saaran crete E E eee E E E E ate amseancanenesscuneene S 3 1 1 GENEE sN E E E E E T ee 3 1 2 TAGs on 4 metal tubes stainless steel Silcosteel and GlaSS cscececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 0 SOMWale COMPALIDINILY isccaccatsnanntaxatesdeanadeeeheesuaerssaeinatseaaseReercsaw idi 3 3 0 E Oa O a ctcccuvetarsraasseanscacaasestesenstcosatacetcednecebecniat peasmsececoeses A AAE 4 ATA E E A A 4 AQ Installing TAG E SoftWare rororo a ET EEEE N EREA 5 4 1 Setting up communications between the PC and TAG eee on iccccececeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeens 5 5 0 WICKES Lar MSUPUCEIONS ersavnadeccatatecesethicctansiaetesssenaatetsaeesaceiaeabensenscuduuwanenaeceeamneritas 6 5 1 Readind the TAG ID from a TAG sscccccocsssenuniincatwndeaatasenaanevendaavsaaaseeeesaedteoncanan tun 6 5 2 WEDS information tO TAG serris E AE a 7 5 2 1 Writing sample start information sssssssnsssersrrennsnnrrnrrnnrennennernrerrrnrrnrrnnrrnnrne 7 5 2 2 Writing sample end information si ciisscncccventedsvoieranandiersesseeswagesdwces teens suiwiantinann 8 5 3 Reading information back from a TAG ccccccccec eee e eee e eee e eee eeeeeeeeaaaaaeaaeeeaeeeeneeeeeegs 9 5 4 Clearing all the sample information ON a TAG 2 ccc cee cceceeeeeeeee cette eee teen eee neeeeneeenes 10 60 The TAG E SS Te aCe ie dec iscctena acne E EEEE 11 6 1 Editing reading and writing t
9. ample Start Information lolx MARKES Tube l AG www markes com Clear TAG Sample Information Clear TAG Info Unknown Sample End Information o oe PC O O Sample End Time 20 June 2007 gt 7 58 25 ET Now Pump Reference i i Use Curent Time for Sample End Time Sampling Mode Pumped End Flow Rate fi Ou ml min Sample Start Time 20 June 2007 gt jizse25 ED Now Set tube status to W Use Current Time for Sample Start Time sampled Start Flow Rate fioo ai ml min Start Sample End Sample Read TAG Info Event Lo The tube information section allows you to view and edit information pertinent to the sample tube to which a given TAG is attached by default this section is editable for administrator users only The sample start and sample end information sections are pertinent to the current sample and are generally edited and written in the field The Clear TAG sample information section allows you to clear all sample information not tube information on a TAG and allows non admin users to change the current tube status The event log will show the results of the read write commands for the current session QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 11 23 z z gt n A e 3 6 1 Editing reading and writing to the tube information fields By default access to the tube information fields is limited to administrators only this prevents accidental o
10. arkes com Clear TAG Sample Information Clear TAG Info Sample End Information Sample End Time 20 June 2007 gt 10 30 00 T Now Use Current Time for Sample End Time End Flow Rate as ml min J Set tube status to Sampled I Set tube status to Unknown v End Sample Event Log 20 06 2007 15 58 38 Sample start Information written successfully a aia 19 58 50 Sample end Information written successfully a apation written successfully 0 06 2007 15 58 01 TAG Read OK z z gt n A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 9 23 5 4 Clearing all the sample information on a TAG To clear all the sample information stored on a TAG click the Clear TAG sample info button in the TAG GUI This is what a user would do to clear all sample information on a TAG for example post analysis confirmation of a successful clear is given in the event log if the clear is unsuccessful then a warning window pops up to say TAG write failed This stage can be done in conjunction with the Set tube status to tick box alongside to set the tube status once the sample information has been cleared This is useful for non admin users when they are unloading desorbed sample tubes from an ULTRA autosampler as they can set the tube status to Desorbed for example which indicates that the sample is no longer on the tube Figure 7 Clearing
11. d read in full from TAG Sample Comments Unlimited free text field for comments Neither written nor read from TAG WARNING Contrary to all other fields this information is written to the log file when the Start Sample button is pressed it will not be recalled automatically when the TAG is read later this information can only be recovered manually For further information on opening and interpreting log files please refer to section 6 8 Pump Reference Free text field limited to three alphanumeric characters that will allow the user to identify the pump used to take this sample Written and read in full from TAG Sampling mode Drop down menu allowing the user to define whether this is a pumped active sample or a diffusive passive sample Written and read in full from TAG Sample start time Allows user to define Sampling start date and time to a two second resolution Written and read in full from TAG Now Button Sets sample start time to current date and time on the user interface Start flow rate Allows the user to log the pumped sampling flow rate at the start of sampling Written and read in full from TAG 6 2 2 Use Current Time for sample start time tick box Used in conjuction with the Start Sample button this will write the current date and time as the sample start time to the TAG QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 14 23 2 ai o S A 2 3 6 2 3 Start Sample Button Clicking
12. hen read back from the TAG TAG ID Read only field containing the factory set unique identifier for a given TAG Tube type By default this field is designed to take the tube type i e 4 stainless steel 1 4 Silcosteel etc The options available in this drop down list are completely customizable and could be used for example to designate Environmental Tubes for Diffusive Sampling or General Purpose Screening Tubes etc For information on editing the available options in these drop down menus see section 6 7 1 z z gt n A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 12 23 Adsorbent Packing Designates the nature of the sorbent packing inside the sample tube by default the list contains a selection of some of the most common packings The options available in this drop down list are customizable see section 6 7 1 Packing date If entered this designates the date on which the sample tube was packed and allows the user to track the age of the sorbent packing Thermal cycles Can be used to track the number of times the sorbent in the tube has been heated conditioned or analysed a value may be typed in directly or incremented by clicking up or down on the arrows to the right of this box TD Method Allows the user to designate the recommended TD analytical method for analysis of this sample tube The options in this list box are customizable information on editing the contents is given in secti
13. netanaatenasaumuanemulbarseseaesaeeteduencant 16 6 5 The Clear TAG Sample information Are a ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetneeeaeesaeegaaaaaaeaaeanes 16 6 6 TOS EYE MOG ccndenc casteceene a E E E A a 17 6 7 The Preferences dialogue sssnusrssrsnnsnnnrnrrrrrrnrnrrrrrnrrrnrrnnrnnrrnernnennerrerrrrrrrnnne 17 Sre LSC EJO eree naa E T E E EE A E 17 6 7 2 Moving personalized lists from one PC to another s ssesessessnssrrerrnrrrrnrrererrrnns 18 CTS T CO E TE 18 orad EOG FIC carecen a se css E E E T EER 19 6 8 Opening viewing and using logged data sssssssssssrsnrnrnrrsrrnrnrnrerrnrennnnrnrrnrrrenns 19 6 9 Troubleshooting and Error MessageS sssssssssssnssnnnsnnnnnnnsnnsnsnnsnnsnnsnsnnsnnrnnnn 19 GOU F EUD OC E ee A r E EE EE EEE ee eee 19 7 0 Attaching and removing TAGS to and from tube ssssessessersrrsnrnrrsrrerrnrrnrerrerrrrrnre 20 7 1 Vas 6 5 OF Tait etal TUDES 1255 seceeeageeeeseun ares oraesea een EE E RERA 20 7 2 lS 5 RUSS saeco seen vcr rates cena odecene sensu oecnec eceeeec a E E eeoeceeceacaatans 21 8 0 RE OF Gel palit NUMDE S scc 2sccsscesucderesennsaneceneesenereanaiisniadsdeetsiatensssaictcecacusensaeeiaaaaes 23 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 2 23 z z J g gt p n A e 3 1 0 Warnings 1 1 General Under no circumstances should you expose TAGs to temperatures exceeding 110 C 1 2 TAGs on 4 metal tubes stainless steel Silcosteel and glass e Must be removed prior
14. ngs allow you to change the base name for a log file the default Tag produces log files with the format Tag_Write Read_yyyymmdd and alter the directory into which the log files are saved should you wish to This could be useful if you have multiple systems and wish to write all the log files to a network drive in this case however you must ensure that the base name for each system is different otherwise the files will overwrite one another 6 8 Opening viewing and using logged data Each time a successful read or write command is executed all the data is logged to a text file stored with the base name and in the location defined in the preferences dialogue see section 6 7 5 Each day a new set of text files are created one for Read actions and one for Write actions These files are plain text csv comma separated variable files and as such can be opened in any text editing application or better still imported into spreadsheet or database software 6 9 Troubleshooting and Error Messages LED does not light up when e Check USB cable is correctly inserted TAG CRBE is switched on Frequent TAG read write errors e Check TAG S is switched on and that LED turns green when a TAG is placed on the TAG e Check that USB cable is securely fixed to PC and TAGOCRIBE e Open the preferences dialogue and use the TAG controls to reset the scribe and send configs 1 2 If you are unable to resolve a problem wi
15. o the tube information fieldS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 6 1 1 Tube information field GESCrIPtiONS ccc cceccceecee eee e teen enna teneeneeeeeeaaaaaaeaaaanas 12 6 1 2 Clear sample info on write tick DOX c ccc cccccecee eee eee tenet eeeteneeneeeeneaaaaaaaeaaaenas 13 6 1 3 Read tube information DUttON ccc cc cece cece eee eee eee e eee e esse eeeeeaaeaaaaeas 13 6 1 4 Write tube information button vvcsessasccecsvee secenncanasiaaarinneseenioranivactranteaneaeenenes 13 6 1 5 Clear TAG Tube info button ssssssssnenssnsrnrrrnnrnnrrrrrnnrnnernerrnrnrrnrrnrennrrnrrnnene 13 6 2 Editing reading and writing to the sample start information fields ssssssessererrsss 14 6 2 1 Sample Start Information field CESCrIPtIONS cccccceee eee eee e eee eeeeeeeaeaaneeas 14 6 2 2 Use Current Time for sample start time tiCk DOX cccccccc cece cece ee eeeeeeeeaeaaaeeas 14 GAS Stat Sample BUOM sxcsetcatacewn senses greece eect sa E soon etecenteumeeeetonseoce 15 6 3 Editing reading and writing to the sample end information fieldS sssseseeeeeeees 15 6 3 1 Sample End Information field descriptionS cccccccecce eee ee eee senses eeeeeeaaeaaaneas 15 6 3 2 Use Current Time for sample end time tick DOX cccccccce cece sees ee eeeeeeeeaeaaneeas 15 639 Fna Sample BUTON siscencticccseeten con sec eeesecerene AARAA TARANAN EEEE ST 15 6 4 ThE Read TAG NPO DUCCON wacnscanwiwscaacesenamanansun
16. om the log files 6 5 The Clear TAG Sample information area Figure 13 The Clear TAG Sample information area Clear TAG Sample Information Set tube status to Clear TAG Info Unknown The Clear TAG Sample information area comprises the Clear TAG info button and an associated tick box and drop down menu for updating tube status Clicking the Clear TAG info button clears the sample start and sample end information on the TAG currently on the TAGE It will also write a new line to the current day s Tag write CSV file in the TagLogs folder on the local PC see section 6 8 for further information on CSV log files When used in conjunction with the set tube status to tick box and drop down menu it allows a non admin user the ability to update the tube status in the tube information area This functionality would typically be used when unloading analysed samples from an autosampler clearing the now irrelevant sample information and setting the tube status to Analysed WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable from the log files QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 16 23 a ai M s A el 3 6 6 The Events Log The Events log located to the bottom of the user interface see figure 14 contains the results of all the read write events from the current TAG C session The events log is cleared whenever the TAG software
17. on 6 7 1 Pressure ratio Allows a user to enter the most recent pressure ratio measurement large changes here could denote a tube that is becoming blocked or has lost its sorbent packing Valid values are between 0 000 and 1 000 where 0 000 would denote completely blocked and 1 000 would denote completely free flowing Note these values are reported in the sequence reporter when using an ULTRA5050 auto sampler Tube status This field should be used to denote the current status of the sample tube to which the TAG is attached The default options include conditioned Sampled and desorbed The options for this list box are customizable information on editing the contents is given in section 6 7 1 6 1 2 Clear sample info on write tick box If this is ticked when the Write Tube Information button is clicked then the sample information stored on the TAG will be cleared This setting would typically be used post analysis conditioning when the sample is no longer on the tube and the user wishes to designate the tube as requires conditioning or conditioned 6 1 3 Read tube information button Clicking this button reads the tube information currently stored on a TAG into the corresponding fields in the user interface A user would use this function for example to verify the status of a sample tube or when matching TAGs back to tubes if they wished to keep the same TAGs associated with the same tubes all the time 6 1 4 Write t
18. oratory field z z gt n A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 23 23
19. ow Rate E aj ml min W Set tube status to Sampled Writing Tag Writing Sample Information Event Log 19 06 2007 10 42 02 TAG Read OK 9 06 we E 4 Sw 19 06 2007 10 46 49 Sample end Information written successfull QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 8 23 z z gt p n A e 3 5 3 Reading information back from a TAG To read back the information that has just been programmed into the TAG click the Read TAG info button on the TAG 2 GUI A successful read will fill out the fields in the GUI with the information that is contained on the TAG and will be accompanied by a TAG Read OK message in the Event Log Figure 6 TAG 2 GUI showing successful TAG read TAGScribe 1 1 File Tube Information Tube Letter Number E 78323 TAG ID 20070620 00001 Tube Type 1 4 Stainless Steel MARKES Adsorbent Packing Tenax TA PackingDate 01 January 2000 Number of Thermal Cycles fo g TD Method Unknown Pressure Ratio foo Tube Status Sampled i sstst i i _ Clear Sample Info on Write Read Tube Information Write Tube Information Clear TAG Tube Info Sample Start Information Sample Ref ABCD1234 Sample Comments Comments about this sampe 00 Pump Reference jpn Sampling Mode Pumped f Sample Start Time 20 June 2007 7 10 00 00 T Now Use Current Time for Sample Start Time Start Flow Rate fioo ml min Start Sample TubeTAG www m
20. ressure Ratio 0 350 www markes com Tube Status Requires Conditioning Gear Sample Info on write Set tube status to Read Tube Information Write Tube Information Clear TAG Tube Info Clear TAG Info Unknown Sample Start Information Sample Ref Clear TAG Sample Information Sample End Information Sample Comments Sample End Time 20 June 2007 15 4414 Now Pump Reference Po JV Use Current Time for Sample End Time Sampling Mode Pumped End Flow Rate fp Y ml min Set tube status to Sample Start Time 20 June 2007 x 15 44 14 CB Now V Use Current Time for Sample Start Time Start Flow Rate jo ml min Start Sample Sampled End Sample E yonk eee Q 20 06 2007 15 44 19 TAG Read OK QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 6 23 o ai M s A el 3 5 2 Writing information to TAG Writing to the tube information section is limited to admin use only more details on this are given in section 6 1 The process of reading from the tube information fields and writing Sample start and sample end parameters to a TAG is accessible to all users 5 2 1 Writing sample start information Figure 4 shows the TAG GUI filled out with some random Sample Start information filling this out and then clicking Start Sample writes this sample start information to the TAG This is what a user would do when starting sampling writing sample information
21. rom the internet if connected If prompted to install the driver it can be found on the software CD Software Note If you have previously installed TA on your PC then you should back up your customized lists before updating see section 6 7 2 Update can then be performed by installing this version on top of the existing one into the same directory this way all historical read write logs will be retained Finally the customized lists should be copied back into the program directory to recover your personalized choices before using the program again GoCRIBE Locate the TAG installation package TAGScribelInstall exe and double click it to launch it Follow the installation steps as prompted on screen to install the program to its default location C Program Files TAGScribe On completing installation TAG E should run automatically if not the program may be launched from the Windows start menu 4 1 Setting up communications between the PC and TAG CF E Before using TAG to read and write to TAGs it is important to set the correct COM port for communications To do this click on the file menu select preferences then select the correct serial COM port from the drop down menu default COM1 then click OK to close the preferences window and return to the main user interface Figure 1 Preferences window showing serial COM port selection Preferences x Communications Part TagScribe Port List Editors
22. th your TAG C in referring to the table above then please contact your local Markes representative or alternatively send an email to techsupport markes com including your contact details and outlining the problem 6 10 Feedback If you would like to comment or suggest improvements to the TAG software then please email techsupport markes com Here at Markes International we pride ourselves on being able to respond to our customers requirements z z gt n A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 19 23 7 0 Attaching and removing TAGs to and from tubes 7 1 6 35 mm Metal tubes A special removal replacement tool is required to take the TAGs off metal tubes and to correctly position them when putting them back on figure 18 shows this tool in use Figure 18 Using the TAG removal tool to take TAGs on and off 1 4 metal tubes Note how the TAG removal tool locates in the TAG clip _ Removing Squeeze handles of tool tightly to loosen clip before removing TAG from ungrooved end of tube Note how the metal stop on TAG tool locates the TAG clip and prevents the TAG being pushed on too far Replacing Squeeze handles of tool tightly whilst sliding TAG into place onto ungrooved end of tube and then release QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 20 23 z z x 3 A e 3 7 2 Glass tubes To install the TAGs onto glass tubes follow the instructions belo
23. to the TAG in the field confirmation of a successful write is given in the event log if the write is unsuccessful then a warning window pops up to say TAG write faled Figure 4 Writing sample start information to the TAG in the field Sample Start Information Sample Ref JaBCD1234 Sample Comments Comments about this sample 0000 Pump Reference jamt Sampling Mode Pumped sample Start Time fia June 2007 ioon ET Mow Use Current Time for Sample Start Time Start Flow Rate i oo 2 This will overwrite the sample data currently on the TAG Do you want to continue Writing Tag Writing Sample Information 10 42 46 Sample start Infomation vaitten successtu QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 7 23 z z gt n A e 3 5 2 2 Writing sample end information Figure 5 shows the TAG F GUI filled out with some random sample end information filling this out and then clicking End Sample writes this sample end information to the TAG This is what a user would do when ending sampling writing sample end information to a TAG in the field confirmation of a successful write is given in the event log if the write is unsuccessful then a warning window pops up to say TAG write failed Figure 5 Writing sample end information to the TAG in the field Sample End Information Sample End Time fis June 2007 fioo CD Now Use Current Time for Sample End Time End Fl
24. tory On return to the laboratory the information is read back off the TAG just prior to sample analysis The TAG is then removed the sample information cleared and the tube analysed The TAG is then ready to go out with another tube to track another sample Tube specific mode In this case a specific TAG is associated with a specific tube throughout its life time so that it logs both sample specific data and tube history information number of thermal cycles back pressure during sampling when the tube needs repacking etc Both modes of operation offer a significant step forward and a new range of benefits to the busy air monitoring lab TAGs themselves can be re used almost indefinitely Note If you have a TAG ready TAGIT ULTRA UNITY TD 100 system you do not need to remove the TAGs prior to analysis This greatly facilitates use of the TAGs in tube specific mode However it is also possible to run in Tube specific mode on non TAG ready thermal desorbers provided that you re attach the same TAG to the same tube post analysis conditioning 3 1 TAGSCRIBE This manual describes the installation and use of the TAG and TAG software which allows the user to read and write to TubeTAGs QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 4 23 z z gt n A e 3 4 0 Installing TAG software Driver Connect the USB cable to your PC and the TS in Windows 7 the software driver will be automatically downloaded f
25. ube information button Clicking this button writes the data currently stored in the tube information zone fields to the TAG overwriting any data previously stored there If used in conjunction with the Clear Sample Info on write tick box this will also clear any sample information previously stored on the TAG WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable from the log files 6 1 5 Clear TAG Tube info button Clicking this button resets all the data stored in the tube information area of the TAG to default settings overwriting the data previously stored there QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 13 23 z z 3 g gt p O A e 3 WARNING Please note that there is no UNDO function for this although data may be manually recoverable from the log files 6 2 Editing reading and writing to the sample start information fields Figure 10 The Sample Start Information Zone in the TAG GUI Sample Start Information Sample Ret JaBCD 1234 Sample Comments Caution Only saved on local PC logfile Pump Reference ABC Sampling Mode Pumped Sample Start Time fa Jue 2007 gt fzo ET Mow Use Current Time for Sample Start Time Start Flow Rate fioo ml min 6 2 1 Sample Start Information field descriptions Sample Ref Free text field limited to eight alphanumeric characters that will allow the user to uniquely identify this sample Written an
26. verwriting or wiping of data pertinent to the sample tube to which the TAG is currently attached This information is generally only edited in the laboratory during set up of a Sampling campaign or post analysis conditioning of the sample tubes To enter administrator mode click File gt Admin Mode a password dialogue box will appear asking for the admin user name and password enter admin in both of these fields and click OK If the user name and password is entered correctly a confirmation dialogue box will appear saying Entering admin mode click OK and the tube information fields will now be accessible To exit admin mode shut the software and open it again Figure 9 The Tube Information Zone in the TAG GUI Tube Information Tube Letter Number i 078323 TAGID 200706159 00001 Tube Type 1 4 Stainless Steel Adsorbent Packing Tenas TA O Facking Date on June 2007 Number of Thermal Cycles oOo B TO Method Single split 50 30 FF 200 Pressure A atio 0 950 Tube Status Conditioned W Clear Sample Info on write Read Tube Information Write Tube Information Clear TAG Tube Info 6 1 1 Tube information field descriptions Tube Letter Number These two fields are designed to take the tube serial number and letter to which the TAG is attached they are limited to one letter and six digits note numbers beginning with zero s will be truncated i e 078323 will be truncated to 78323 w
27. w TAG must be fitted to the cold end of the sampling tube Sampling direction Slide the TAG onto the tube so that it is exactly 75mm from the sampling end of the tube 5 i l E ee ves x 7 a 2 a sit a o panaia eens 9 ai o 4 A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 21 23 Secure the TAG using the grub screw so that it cannot Slide from side to side DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Once the TAG is secured in place re check the 75mm one more time z z gt i A e 3 QUI 1038 TubeTAG user manual 22 23 8 0 Re order part numbers Some common part numbers for spares are given below for a more exhaustive list of available options please contact your local Markes International representative or alternatively email enquiries markes com Part number _ Description 2 gt O C TAG10 TAGs suitable for 1 4 metal tubes pk 10 C TAG100 TAGs suitable for 1 4 metal tubes pk 100 C TAGG10 TAGs suitable for 1 4 glass tubes pk 10 C TAGG100 TAGs suitable for 1 4 glass tubes pk 100 C TCF10 Extended brass storage caps for TAG end of 1 4 sample tubes pk 10 C TAGTL TubeTAG fixing removal tool for 14 inch stainless steel tubes C TAGKY TubeTAG key for fixing removal of TAGs from all glass tubes C TAGLOK Extended CapLok tool for use with 1 4 brass storage caps extended and standard C SCRIBE TAGScribe unit for reading and writing to TAGs in the lab

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