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1. DAS2 User s Manual 1800111_A Air Techniques International ATI Division of Hamilton Associates Inc 11403 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA Tel 410 363 9696 Fax 410 363 9695 www atitest com Copyright 2003 All rights reserved This publication and its contents are proprietary to ATI No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of ATI 11403 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA ATI has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document ATI will not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice ATI makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use Trademarks Any trademarks marks names or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners and ATI neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein License Agreement Refer to the ATI License Agreement Disclaimer of Warranty and Limited Warranty included in the software packaging prior to installing the software Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS MANUA Lorrie ed a e a l CHAPTER INTRODUCTION rallado 2 CHAPTERS GERETING STARTED re 3 POW rms Me Lap uvenn e 3 Sete up b2. Logging Data Data can be recorded from the ATI equipment in a variety of log types Snapshot Log Standard Timed Log Auto Start Stop Log and Log on new Reading The data that 1s received from the ATI equipment is stored on the laptop The data is stored to the selected Location file The location file can later be transferred to the desktop PC so that the data can be worked with in another software package such as Microsoft Excel For more information on selecting log type and setting up logging information see Choosing Log Settings on page 12 Viewing Data Stored to Location Files You may view stored readings after logging them in a location file Viewing location file data lets you verify that you are capturing the data you want You can also view the data to compare it to other data that has been collected The data displayed is read only and cannot be changed To view data that has been stored in a location file 1 Click the View menu The File menu displays 2 Click the View Location option XI from the View menu The Open Look in 3 wolisense et E window displays woltsense docs 3 Select the location file you wish to view by tapping the name of the file to highlight it 4 Click the Open button The location File name file opens and displays in the Home EIT les of type ocation loc y SEE screen Log Information The log information provides details about the logs Information includes
3. 5 Create a new site x jes emy Documents woltsense a Selecta folder from the list on I a sel the left side of the window Beane vi mess a dotebook b Typea name in the field next to q the Create Site button ala pe c Click the Create Site button The asel new site appears in the folder that was selected Create a new location Select a folder from the list on the left side of the window b Type in a name in the Location field c Click the Create Location button The new location file appears in the list on the right side of the window It also shows that the location file does not contain data by adding Empty next to the location file name Click the Select button to select the highlighted location file The Home screen displays Selecting an Existing File When a location file has already been created the location file needs to be selected so that the DAS2 can store the data to that file To select a location file l De Click on the File menu The File menu displays Click Open Location from the File Open ies menu The Open window displays Look in E wolfsense e 0e _ wolfsense docs If the folder with the location files is not displayed browse through the file structure until the correct folder is displayed Click on the file name for the File name location the data will be saved to Files of type Location lool vi Cancel Click t
4. Another way to take a snapshot log sad is to select the Snapshot Log icon Selected Wolfsensetloc1 SN a in the menu bar Selecting Standard Timed Log The Standard Timed Log takes continuous readings at set intervals from the ATI equipment and logs the data The intervals can be set as desired To set the parameters for the standard timed log 1 Click the Log menu The Log menu displays 2 Click the Standard Timed Log option from the Log menu The Standard Timed Log window displays 12 Use the keyboard to change the OK Click on one of the sets of numbers Standard Timed Log Setup x in the Interval field The numbers are highlighted The number display shows hours minutes and seconds Interval 00 15 00 H M 5 in this order hh mm ss brasme desse erated 2 poet Location my documents wolfsense loct highlighted numbers to change the interval Click on the Set Location button to verify which file the data will be stored to This opens the Location window Change the location for more information on selecting location files see Choosing File Locations on page 10 Click the Log button on the toolbar to begin logging data at the interval that was just set Or click the Log menu and click on the Start Log option in the Log menu Click the Stop button on the toolbar to stop logging data Or click the Log menu and click on the Stop Log option in the Log menu Selecting Auto Start
5. Custom notes can be created in any application available on the laptop By selecting this option and attaching a custom note file the custom file can be launched at any time from the DAS2 software by clicking on the custom notes icon on the Home screen To attach a custom note to the location file 8 Click the File menu The File menu displays 9 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 10 Click the Custom Note option to highlight it 11 Click the Create button The Open window displays 12 Browse for the file name of the file and highlight it 13 Click the Open button to attach the file to the location file The Home screen displays with the custom note icon 14 Click the custom icon to display the file 23 Chapter 7 Using DAS2 on a Desktop PC Once data has been captured using the DAS2 software on the laptop the data can be transferred to a desktop PC to work with the data The DAS2 software is the tool used to transfer the location files and attached note files to the desktop PC Also the DAS2 software lets you graph the data in a location file print the raw data and export the data to other types of software such as Microsoft Excel or Word to work with the data extensively Navigating in DAS2 From the main window you will perform all the functions available with DAS2 The pull down menus and toolbar buttons are described briefly below 1 Menus q Bele belie LIE m LI Se Se
6. Log on new Reading Log Info Locations Sites Start Log 5 top Lo g WAIT Selected wolfsense loct 4 The Help menu contains options the following options e Help Topics displays the online help system to browse help topics e About WolfSense displays the About window that contains software information including version number e Tech Support displays contact information and a web link for technical support Toolbar Buttons zip xi File View Probe Log Help a 0 0 a E Help Topics va About WolfSense EE Tech Support Selected wolfsensetloc The toolbar provides a set of icons that are shortcuts to menu items By clicking on a selected icon the corresponding function displays 106 All a Ge Log starts a timed log El Stop stops a timed log in progress o LJ Snapshot manually captures the currently displayed values and stores the readings in a location file e ES All displays all measurement parameters and updates the readings continuously o Home returns the view to the o Notebook provides access to main window text notes drawings and report templates Details displays multiple readings in columns o Locations displays the Locations window o ul Statistics displays statistics about the chosen parameter 2 Help displays the help topics Chapter 4 Setting Up and Logging
7. xj The Notebook window displays 3 Highlight the type of note you want to work with If the note type exists the options for deleting and editing are available If the note type does not exist the option for creating 1s available Set Custom Delete Ereate Edit 4 If you choose to edit an existing note file the appropriate window displays Make changes and save the file from the note window Exporting Data The data that is contained in the location file can easily be exported into Microsoft Excel When the data is exported into Excel the data 1s placed in columns with headers identifying the data The capabilities of Excel allow for easier manipulation of data such as graphing results The capabilities of DAS2 are limited for such data display as graphing 29 To export data to Excel 1 Click on the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click on Export to Excel The Save as window displays 3 Click the OK button A message window displays 4 If you want to view the Excel file click the Yes button The Excel software launches and displays the newly created Excel file containing the data from the location file that is open in DAS2 If you do not want to view the Excel file at this time click the No button The message window closes and returns the view to the DAS2 window Copying Data The data that is displayed in the open location file can easily be copied for use in other software The entire file
8. Dala ee 30 APPENDIX A TROUBEESHOO TIN Gaeta 34 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ccnn a O bie 35 Laptop Era 35 Desktop PC nere vvs 35 APPENDIX C WARRANTY nadal dis 36 Limitation of Warranty and Liability for ATI Products occccccccnnnnnncncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 36 APPENDIX D PIT IS 2 9 UPPOR ve 38 APPENDIX E SUPPORT Langes eee Dres 39 E POP SUP eee 39 APPENDIX F ADAS FEEDBACK iii 40 111 1V Chapter 1 About this Manual This manual describes the functions of the Data Acquisition System 2 DAS2 software as it works on a laptop PC Chapter 2 Introduction Provides a general description of the WolfSense product and associated equipment Provides an introduction to the manual Chapter 3 Provides instructions for setting up both hardware and software Provides an introduction for using the DAS2 software on the laptop Chapter 4 Provides instructions for setting up the DAS2 software to log data Chapter 5 Provides information about data indicators Provides directions for logging data viewing location files and working with statistics Chapter 6 Provides directions for working with associated location notes Chapter 7 Provides an introduction for using DAS2 software on a desktop PC Provides directions for transferring data working with the data and graphing the data Appendix A Provides troubleshooting to common problems associated with hardware and software Appendix B Provides inform
9. for e Open Location displays options for iol xd selecting logged files for review Open Location Notebook Documents e Notebook displays options for adding associated notes in a variety of forms such as notes and pictures Exit e Documents displays options for choosing documents txt format for viewing while working with the DAS2 software _ JH y e Exit shuts down the software View Menu The View menu contains options for e Readings displays the readings that are being received from the ATI equipment e Details displays multiple measurement parameters in a column format e Statistics displays real time Statistics for minimum reading maximum reading and average e View Location displays the Open window to allow a location file to be selected to view the data in the location file e View All displays all measurement parameters e Change Units displays options for changing units of measure Probe Menu e De select All hides the display of the data e Change Font displays the Select Font window to change the font of the data display 15 x File View Probe Log Help v Readings Alt R o Details AED Li Statistics lt 5 View Location View All Ctrl Change Units Ctrl C De select All Change Font Selected wolfsense loc 4 The Probe menu contains a list of ATI equipment that can be hooked up to the lapto
10. its products for 12 months The warranty does not cover abuse e g products crushed dropped electrically shocked heat stressed or water saturated hazard accident transportation or causes beyond ordinary use All service including repair maintenance and sensor replacements must be performed by ATI or one of its authorized service centers Defects on finished goods manufactured by others such as computer systems are excluded and are covered by the original manufacturer s warranty usually one year Limitation of Warranty and Liability for ATI Products Except as otherwise agreed in writing ATI warrants under normal conditions of operation each product sold except for finished products not of its manufacture against defects of material and workmanship provided that such product has been properly utilized This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and shall commence to run from the date of shipment and shall continue for a period of twelve 12 months In any event ATI s liability for any such defects of material and workmanship shall not exceed the cost of replacement of defective parts upon timely notification of such defect in writing delivered to ATI s North American home office ATI shall not be liable for damage or destruction caused during delivery or caused other than by employees of ATI ATI shall at its option repair such defects or replace the parts or products found defective All defective parts are to be retu
11. the desktop PC O Copy copies columns of data onto the Windows clipboard The information is available for pasting into other applications 2 e Graph displays the data graphically Various options for graph display are available e Print prints tables or charts as they are displayed in the DAS2 window e Export exports data as a comma ve eee i File Edit View Window Graph Help separated file for use in other software such as a word processor spreadsheet or other program Temperature F Relative Humidity RH Dew Point C e Help displays the Help Topics for DAS2 For Help press F1 NUM 7 Launching DAS2 Software In order to move the location files from the laptop to the desktop PC DAS2 needs to be launched If the DAS2 software has not been loaded on the desktop PC see on page 4 To launch DAS2 software 1 From the desktop PC click on the Windows Start button The Start menu displays 2 Select Programs from the Start menu The Programs menu displays 3 Select ATI from the Programs menu The ATI menu displays 4 Select DAS2 from the ATI menu Or click on the DAS2 icon Working with Files Although Data Notes and Calibration Information may be viewed on the laptop location files are viewed optimally from DAS2 on the desktop PC Location files Text Notes Drawing Notes and Calibration Data may only be printed and manipulated from DAS2 Printing All notes except audio notes ma
12. Data Setting Up DAS2 to Take Readings Once the laptop has been connected to a piece of ATI equipment the DAS2 software must be launched on the laptop and the type of equipment must be selected for the DAS2 to start receiving data from the ATI equipment Launching DAS2 Software The first step to using DAS2 to automatically log data from the ATI equipment is to launch the DAS2 software on the laptop To launch the DAS2 software 1 Turn on the laptop 2 Click on the Windows Start menu located in the right hand corner of the laptop The Start menu displays 3 Click on the Programs option from the Start menu The Program submenu displays 4 Click on the ATI folder in the Programs submenu 5 Click the ATI icon to launch the lol xi software The DAS2 Home screen eje aja E T displays Live Mode Prior to ATI equipment sending data the DAS2 software remains idle This is indicated by the Wait icon Selected wolfsense loc1 Selecting ATI Equipment In order for the DAS2 software to collect data the software must be set to recognize the type of ATI equipment that the laptop is connected to To select the ATI equipment 1 Click the Probe menu The menu displays 2 Select the name of the ATI Dl xi i File View Probe Log Hel equipment that the data will be PIO roa logged from The software starts a displaying the data it is receiving Ly doses from the ATI equipment TDA 99M When TDA 99M
13. Enter the appropriate information and click the OK button Click the X button in the upper right side of the window to close the Notepad Drawing Sketches To draw a sketch l Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 3 4 Click the Create button to launch ee ee o E Click the Drawing option to highlight it Microsoft Paint Use the Paint tools to create a drawing Click the File menu in the Paint window The File menu displays Click the Save option in the file menu The file is saved o If the file has not been saved the funa a va ian amaran apna Save As window displays Enter de oe i ell rn en ed the appropriate information and click the OK button Click the X button in the upper right side of the window to close the Notepad 20 Using Templates The file that opens is a copy of the template so that the original file is never overwritten and available for use again When a template file 1s saved the file is actually saved with a different file name to preserve the original template file To create a file from a template 1 Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 3 Click the Templates option to x highlight it A list of available z Templates not available A Place templates in templates displays on the
14. Notebook window displays 3 Click on the note type to highlight it 4 Click the Edit button to modify the note Depending on the type of file additional software may launch to show the file Modify the file Save changes to the file If additional software launched select the save option from that software s File menu ad 7 If additional software was launched close the window 1f desired To delete a note 1 Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 3 Click on the note type to highlight it 4 Click the Delete button The delete x verification window displays a 7 DELETE re vou sure pon want to to remove the Text note 5 Click the Yes button to delete the note Click the No button to leave the note attached to the location file 19 Creating Text Notes To create or modify text notes l m Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 3 4 Click the Create button The Notepad window displays Or click the Edit button to edit Click the Text option to highlight it an existing text note Type or revise a text note 6 Click the File menu in the Notepad 2101 x window The File menu displays Click the Save option in the File menu The file 1s saved If the file has not been saved the Save As window displays
15. Notes BE Templates CA Program Files TM olfSenseL Ps Templates window 4 Click a template name to highlight it 1 Custom Note Click the Create button to open a copy of the template file The bee tes Es Directions window displays providing information on how to use the template Tap the OK button The copy of the template opens in its native format 7 When you have completed filling out the template tap the OK button The file 1s saved Recording Audio Notes The laptop can act as a voice recorder to store audio notes These notes can be recorded paused saved and played back Note Sound recording software must be installed on the laptop to be able to record audio notes To record an audio note 1 Click the File menu The File menu displays Click the Notebook option The Notebook window displays Click the Audio note option Click the Create button to launch the audio software Use the audio software controls to record a message Speak into the microphone to record the audio note Click the File menu from the audio software The File menu displays et a A A A Click the Save option from the File menu 21 9 Click the Save option in the File menu The file is saved If the file has not been saved the Save As window displays Enter the appropriate information and click the OK button 10 Click the X button in the upper right side of the window to close the Notepad To listen to an audio not
16. Se PA a File menu b View menu c Help menu 2 Toolbar a Open b Transfer c Copy d Graph e Print f Export g Help Menus The menus of the DAS2 software are described briefly below All features are described in depth 1n this manual For more information about a particular feature see the associated section Menus provide options for working with files The menus available in DAS2 are e File menu e Edit menu e View menu e Window menu e Graph menu e Help menu 24 File Menu The File menu manages files The File menu contains options for Open displays the Open window to select location files to display Open Results displays the Open window to select notes to display Notebook displays the notebook window for editing and deleting attached notes Documents displays the Open window to select a document for viewing Print prints the location file Print Preview displays a preview of what a printing will look like Print Setup displays the Print Setup window for setting printer parameters Export to Excel displays the Save As window to export file to an Excel file Export Site to Table combines multiple location file data that 1s located in a single folder and creates an Excel spreadsheet that includes a Edit Menu The Edit menu has options for copying information only The selected column of data is copied onto the Windows clipboard so it may b
17. Stop Log The Auto Start Stop Log is a timer that lets the DAS2 software automatically start taking readings at a set interval and stop taking readings at preset times This is useful for when tests need to run automatically for a specific period of time For example an overnight test that must run between midnight and 2 a m To set the parameters for Auto Start Stop Log l 2 Click the Log menu The Log menu displays Click the Auto Start Stop Log option from the Log menu The Auto Start Stop Log window displays Click on one of the dates Start or xj End to change the date The Calendar widow displays Fri Sat Choose a month by clicking on the left and right arrows The default month is the current month Click on a date in the calendar to select it Click on one of the sets of numbers E in the field displaying the timer clock The numbers are highlighted The number display shows hours minutes and seconds in this order hh mm ss AM PM The up and down arrows in the timer field can also be used to change the time Click the OK button This sets the date and time that data will be logged The Auto Start Stop Log Setup window displays 13 8 Repeat steps 3 through 7 to adjust the remaining date and time 9 Click on one of the sets of numbers Auto Start Stop Log Setup X in the Interval field The numbers are highlighted The number display Start 12 Jul 2003 19 35 Start Log shows hours minut
18. abels IV Y Axis grid IV Y Labels e X Axis Date displays the date of the data 8 Click the Title tab The Title tab displays 9 Select whether or not a title should be displayed 10 If a title is displayed enter a title in the Title field 11 Click the Create button to create the graph The resulting graph displays wolfsense practice 21 Apr 03 21 Apr 03 se LEPE EIA so HL TEU GE ATT s AAA GE ANA A AAA A INIA IA TAD TNT ADT I 10 27 00 10 28 30 10 30 00 10 31 30 10 33 00 10 34 30 10 36 00 Time iH S a T E m a Once a graph has been generated the graph can be scaled and comments can be added or removed from the graph The graph can also be zoomed to see the previous scale levels similar to Undo 31 To add comments to the graph I Click the Graph menu The Graph i WolfSensePC Graph menu displays File Edit View Window Graph Help com Wut Add comments Remove Comments Scale wolfsense pra 2 Click Add Comments The Add xj Comments window displays New comment test 3 Type in the text of the comment EEE 4 Choose the size that the comment will display on the graph 5 Click the OK button The graph is displayed and the comment text is linked to the cursor 6 Move the cursor to the location where the comment will be placed Click the right mouse button once and the comment is dropped at the poin
19. ation on specifications for the laptop PC hardware Appendix C Provides software warranty information Appendix D Provides information for technical support resources Appendix F Feedback response form Chapter 2 Introduction The DAS2 is a system of hardware and software that work together to automatically track and record data received from ATI equipment DAS2 software is powered by WolfSense The DAS2 software is loaded on a laptop PC laptop running Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows ME or Windows XP The laptop is a portable computer allowing for easy use on site The laptop can be connected to a variety of ATI equipment For more information on available ATI equipment contact ATI The DAS2 works with the TDA 2G and 2H Portable Photometer The TDA 2G and the 2H are light weight photometers controlled by a microprocessor Operating functions and parameters are easily set Readings display aerosol concentration or leakage on a digital display with four digit precision TDA 99M Protective Mask Leakage Tester The TDA 99M tests the serviceability of any protective mask The portable self contained unit sets up in minutes The universal clamping assembly inflatable mask seal and clamping adapters provide the versatility necessary to test any style of protective mask An alphanumeric display and menu driven touch pad provide easy to use set up and control functionality TDA 100P Automatic Filter Teste
20. ause these notes are linked to the location file they are called associated notes Associated Notes Text notes drawings audio notes and Word Excel template reports can be attached to each location file Optionally digital photo files CAD CAM and bar code scanned notes may also be attached These file types are accessed from the Notebook Notes can be updated as often as needed Notes can also be deleted from the notebook When a note has been created it is attached to the location file Icons displaying the types of notes that have been created for the location file are displayed at the bottom of the Home screen The icons are o text note a text note written in e photo a photo drawing or other Notepad graphic created in a photo or drawing e i audio note an audio recording ae done in an audio program 10 x File View Probe Log Help e drawing a drawing created in a Live Mode drawing program e 5 event way to note significant event by naming the event e 4 custom note a file associated with the location file Selected Kindergarten To select note type 1 Make sure that you have selected the appropriate location file Change the location file selection if it is not correct See Choosing File Locations on page 10 2 Click the File menu The File menu displays Click the Notebook option from the xi File menu The Notebook window displays 4 Click the type of n
21. e l Click the Audio icon on the Home screen The audio software launches to play the audio file Click the green Play arrow to play back the recorded audio note 3 Exit the software when the audio file is no longer needed Attaching Photos To attach a photo to the location file l A E E Click the File menu The File menu displays Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays Click the Photo option to highlight it Click the Create button The Open window displays Browse for the file name of the photo and highlight it Click the Open button to attach the file to the location file The Home screen displays with the photo icon Click the photo icon to display the photo Creating an Event When a significant event occurs it can be noted by create an Event An event is a log of names of events and the date and time stamp the event was logged To create an event l Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The Notebook window displays 3 4 Click the Event option to highlight it Click the Create button The Events Events ES window displays T3sJul 2003 23 44 55 First event Enter an event name in the blank 13 Jul 2003 23 45 07 second event field Click the Add Event button to add the event to the event list Click the Close button after entering all events re 22 Attaching Custom Notes
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23. e different navigation and input functions using the keyboard a touch pad track ball or mouse The laptop has several features that will help you navigate the DAS2 software e You can press and move your finger over the touch pad to move the cursor e You can use a mouse connected to the laptop to move the cursor e You can use the keyboard such as the ALT key in conjunction with various letter combinations to display menus and use arrow keys to navigate within the menus Navigating the DAS2 Software The Home screen for the DAS2 software provides options for choosing the type of ATI equipment you are working with to choose display settings and to access other functionality of the software As with other Windows operating systems options can be selected using a variety of methods including menus and toolbars Other options may be available as well 1 title bar gt Eis x 3 Toolbar Y File View Probe Log Help 2 menu bar f Log icon a File menu Er g Stop icon b View menu h Snapshot icon c Probe menu L All icon d Log menu J Home icon e Help menu k Details icon l Statistics icon Selected wolfsense loc1 m Notebook icon n Locations icon o Help icon Menus The menus of the DAS2 software are described briefly below All features are described in depth in this manual For more information about a particular feature see the associated section File Menu The File menu contains options
24. e pasted into Word Excel or other programs All columns are selected by default Select a particular column or columns by clicking on the column headings 75 column that identifies the location the reading is from based on the location file name Transfer displays the Transfer window for transferring location files from the laptop to the desktop PC Exit shuts down the DAS2 software 4 WolfSensePC practice File Edit Open Open Results Notebook Documents Print Print Preview Print Setup Export to Excel Export Site to Table View Window Graph Help Chi O 1 practice 1 2345 2 Location 4 5670 3 building 115 4 5678 Transfer Ver 65 BEBE Exit 12 3450 10 29 22 1 2345 3 WolfSensePC practice File Edit View Window Graph Help Location File wolfsensetpractice Time HMS Leakage 21 Apr 2003 10 27 08 65 6666 10 27 22 1 2345 View Menu The View menu has options for showing and hiding various tools The View menu contains options for e Toolbar toggles the Toolbar display on and off e Status Bar toggles the Status Bar display on and off e Statistics displays the last available statistics calculation e Change Font displays the Select Font window to select the font text will be displayed Window Menu fe WolfSensePC practice File Edit View Window Graph Help E w Toolbar gt w Status Bar pan Sta
25. ed multiple times the Zoom will undo the last set of changes Zoom can be applied multiple times until the original graph is displayed 1 Click the Graph menu The Graph menu displays 2 Click the Zoom option from the Graph menu The previous version of the graph 1s displayed 33 Appendix A Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions http www wolfsense com tech html mem seen DAS2 software is not To force the application to quit Ep 1 Pre the CTRL ALT DEL keys at the same time Select ATI from the list Click the End Task button The software shuts down Restart the software No communication with the Check the following ATI equipment 1 The ATI equipment may not be plugged in properly Check the connection to make sure 1t 1s secure Check that the setup is correct by Clicking on the Probe menu Clicking on Setup from the Probe menu Checking that the port number matches the physical connection 34 Appendix B Specifications Laptop PC RAM 32MB RAM minimum Operating System Windows 98 or Windows NT Hard Disk Space 20MB minimum Port Type Desktop PC minimum requirements Operating System Windows 98 NT 2000 Me XP Hard Disk Space 20MB minimum available hard disk space 35 Appendix C Warranty ATI Sensing Solutions LTD and its subsidiary ATI Sensing Solutions LLC hereafter collectively referred to as ATI will warranty parts and labor for any manufactured defects in
26. es and seconds End 13412003 18 35 in this order hh mm ss 00 15 H M 10 Use the keyboard to change the EN highlighted numbers to change the interval my documents wollsense loc OK 11 Click on the Set Location button to pr verify the which file the data will be stored to This opens the Location window Change the location for more information on selecting location files see Choosing File Locations on page 10 12 Click the Start Log button to set the timer for the date and time range that was just set Selecting Log on new Reading The Log on new Reading log collects data when the data received from the ATI equipment changes Each time the data changes another entry is made in the location file To select Log on new Reading 1 Click the Log menu The Log menu displays 2 Click the Log on new Reading option from the Log menu This selects the option and when a new reading 1s received from the ATI equipment the data is logged The menu item displays a check mark to indicate that the option has been selected 3 Click the Log on new Reading option from the Log menu again to end data collection Note The Log on New Reading option is only valid for the TDA 100P and TDA 99M This option is not accessible for the TDA 2G and 2H 14 Chapter 5 Working With Data As previous chapters have shown data is collected by the laptop in the DAS2 software Once data has been collected it can be viewed
27. fine the scale the graph displays Help Menu The Help menu has options for displaying various types of help or information The Help menu contains options for te WolfSensePC practice File Edit View Window Graph Help Create we ml E Transter Open El practice Location File wolfsenselpractice Time HMS Leakage 21 Apr 2003 10 27 08 65 6665 1927 22 1 2345 ce WolfSensePC practice Fille Edit View Window Graph Help a 2 2 ls Help Topics Tu r me gt ZE Mobile Device Help Open Transter Copy Gr Manuals 4 3 FADE Location File wolfsenselprac About Wolf5ensePL Usetul Web Links Calibration mite fon the web Time HMS 21 Apr 2003 10 27 08 65 6666 10 27 22 1 2345 Le The Toolbar provides shortcuts for using common features The Toolbar contains these buttons e Help Topics displays the online help system to search for help topics e Mobile Device help displays help for the DAS2 software e Manuals displays links for available online manuals e FAQ s option not available e About DAS2 displays information about the DAS2 software including version number e Useful Web Links option not available e Calibration info on the web option not available Toolbar e Open displays the window to select files to open in DAS2 e Transfer transfers files manually between the laptop and
28. for various readings including checking to see that the data is valid Data Indicators The DAS2 software displays information about the mode of operation on the Home screen the location file status and the readings from the ATI software When the laptop is attached to ATI equipment and the parameters have been set to view and record data the Home screen provides status information When data is not being logged by the DAS2 l0 x software the Home screen displays ea a e fai 2111 21 60 2 Live Mode e the mode Live e the location file selected Selected e the icons for various types of attached notes Selected Kindergarten When data is being logged by the DAS2 software the Home screen displays PEER 7 am e the selected mode type Timed Log sjaja ela tuer e the readings that are being received from el Nae dea the ATI equipment as it changes surt grr Leakage ee e the Log icon showing that data is bei arr recorded to the location file ert ale e the icons for various types of attached notes e the location file the data is being saved to Logging to The Leakage number that is displayed on the Home screen is only displaying the reading that the ATI equipment transmits as the reading changes The data that is logged for the timed log is the data that is displayed at the given interval when the timed log automatically records the data 15
29. he Open button The DAS2 Home screen displays If the selected location file does not WolfS enseLAP i contain any data a message displays AN The selected Location file is empty 11 If the location file that has been selected to Location Exist log data to already has data in the file the Location Exists window displays to request further direction The Append button lets data be stored to the file in addition to the data that already exists It adds information to the existing file The Overwrite button deletes the data that exists in the location file and stores the new information Choosing Log Settings After selecting the type of ATI equipment the settings for how the data will be logged need to be set Several types of logs are available to choose from Data that is logged is saved to files that can be exported for use in other software The types of logs are e Snapshot Log e Auto Start Stop Log e Standard Timed Log e Log on new Reading Selecting Snapshot Log The Snapshot Log takes snapshots of the data that is streaming in from the ATI equipment These snapshots can be used to supplement the Standard Timed Log To select snapshot log 1 Click on the Log menu The Log O x me displays File View Probe l OWES re Ta Log 2 Click on the Snapshot Log option in N gA dr the Log menu Each time Snapshot aoe Log is clicked another snapshot is a added to the log Dip ros
30. hich vary from state to state 37 Appendix D ATI DAS2 Support Air Techniques International ATI Division of Hamilton Associates Inc 11403 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA Tel 410 363 9696 Fax 410 363 9695 www atitest com Customer service Tel 410 363 9696 extension 119 Tel 410 363 9696 extension 117 Technical support Tel 410 363 9696 extension 118 38 Appendix E Support Laptop Support Laptop support is provided by the laptop manufacturer Refer to the laptop user s manuals for support information 39 Appendix F ATI DAS2 Feedback Send comments to Air Techniques International ATI 11403 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA Fax 410 363 9695 Mr Ms First Name Last Name Address Street Address Street Address continued Apt No City State Zip Country Phone Number Fax Number Email Address Other contact DAS2 Serial Number Type of Laptop Operating System Compaq Windows 98 _ Dell Windows NT _ Other _ Other Comments Suggestions 40 41 42 Air Techniques International ATI Division of Hamilton Associates Inc 11403 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 USA Tel 410 363 9696 Fax 410 363 9695 www atitest com 1800111_A 43
31. is copied when this option is used To copy data 1 Click the Edit menu The Edit menu displays 2 Click the Copy option from the Edit menu message displays stating that the data has been placed on the clipboard Graphing Data Data that is collected in the location file can be displayed in graph The graphing capabilities in DAS2 are limited but are helpful to see basic information graphically Prior to a graph being created the Graph menu has only one option available Create Once the graph has been created other options for working with the graph are available in the Graph menu To create a graph 1 Click the Graph menu The Graph menu displays i i 2 Click the Create option from the rn xi Axes Options Title Graph menu The Create Graph oe in dow di S la S ics Parameters l E i E gt 3 Click a measurement parameter to highlight the parameter 4 Click the Set button to set the parameter to the X axis Click the Add button to set the parameter to the Y axes Select the type axis for the graph 6 Click the Options tab The Options e X and Y axis grid displays grid tab displays for the selected axis on the graph 7 Select the various options that will e Lines displays lines connecting be displayed on the graph the points of data 30 e Markers displays points as graphics such as stars e X and Y Labels displays the labels for the corresponding axis dao Grid FF X L
32. is selected as the TDA 99M Mode equipment type the TDA 99M Mode menu item becomes active Selected wolfsense loc1 3 Data received from the ATI equipment displays in the Home screen Choosing File Locations Logged readings are stored in individual data files called location loc files Location files are the files that data readings from the ATI equipment are stored to when data is being logged Location files can be set up prior to logging data Location files are stored in the laptop s My Documents folder as the default unless another file location is selected For example you may want to log readings for the Principals Office or Teachers Lounge The location files could have these example file names HP Safe Store WolfSense Principals Office loc HP Safe Store WolfSense Teachers Lounge loc Note Data stored in the My Documents folder will be erased if the laptop undergoes a Full Reset or experiences a complete power loss Creating a New File If a location file does not exist a location file can be created so that the data received from the ATI equipment can be stored to the file Associated notes can also be accessed from this window For information on selecting notes see Associated Notes on page 18 To create a location file 1 Click on the Log menu The Log menu displays 2 Click on Locations Sites option from the Log menu The Sites and Locations window displays 10 3 4
33. ote you want to attach to highlight 1t Depending on the type of note selected Y Custom Note If a particular type of note has already been created when the type 1s selected the Create button 1s grayed out not available 18 5 Tap the Create button The type of note selected determines which window displays Text displays the text entry window Notepad Drawing launches the laptop drawing program Templates display a list of template note files to choose from Highlight a template file name The file that opens is a copy of the template so that the original file is never overwritten and available for use again When a template file is saved the file 1s actually saved with a different file name to preserve the original template file Audio launches the laptop audio program The buttons that display are similar to those on a tape recorder or VCR Photo displays the Open window Select a photo or drawing file to be attached to location file Photos and drawings are created in a photo or drawing package Event displays the Events window to create an event Custom Note displays the Open window Select an Excel or Visio file to be attached to location file These files are created in Excel or Vision 6 The type of note selected and the associated window that displays determine what options are available To edit a note 1 Click the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click the Notebook option from the File menu The
34. ouse a keyboard and other external devices The ATI equipment can be plugged into the laptop by using either an RS 232 or USB port Note Follow the manufacture s directions for setting up the laptop prior to use or installation of software Cables A cable is required to connect the laptop PC to ATI equipment An RS 232 cable is necessary and is included with the order The cable provided is intended to connect the ATI equipment to a laptop Loading Software The WolfSense installation software is the only software that is required to be loaded on the laptop The DAS2 software is software that logs data from ATI equipment If the laptop was purchased from ATI the DAS2 software is already loaded on the laptop If the software was purchased separately the DAS2 software must be loaded on the laptop To load the DAS2 software on the laptop Note If you have purchased your laptop from ATI DAS2 software is pre loaded onto your laptop before shipping 1 Load the WolfSense CD ROM in the CD ROM drive the contents of the CD ROM drive and double click on the ATI icon Pa The InstallShield Wizard launches Or from the Windows Start menu run CD ROM drive Setup exe 3 Follow the steps through the Wizard to complete installation 4 The Setup program loads DAS2 software onto the desktop PC Navigating on the Laptop If you are not familiar with using a laptop spend some time to review the laptop manuals and practice using th
35. p By selecting the equipment that matches the current connection of the laptop the DAS2 software starts logging the readings from the ATI equipment when the equipment is attached The Probe menu also contains e Information displays information about the probe including battery life type of probe ATI equipment and serial number of the equipment e Setup displays information for selecting the laptop port that the ATI equipment is connected to anan as File View Probe Log Help Information OUL Setup Live Moc v TDA 2G TDA 100P TDA 99M TDA 99M Mode Selected wolfsense loc1 E Log Menu The Log menu contains options for e Snapshot Log takes a snapshot of the current reading e Standard Timed Log log displays settings to set the parameters for the timed logging of data e Auto Start Stop Log sets parameters for setting time and date to start and stop automatically logging data e Log on new Reading sets the log to take a data reading when the data changes e Log Info information displays details about data that was logged e lLocations Sites sets sites and creates new location files to store data to Help Menu e Start Log starts logging data for Standard Timed Log e Stop Log ends logging data for the Standard Timed Log D x File View Probe Log Help auf Snapshot Log sj juf Standard Timed Log Live Mode Auto Start Stop Log
36. r The TDA 100P is an automatic filter tester that provides readings for percent penetration filter resistance and filter test flow Self diagnostics ensure that each time a test is run it is accurate and reliable When integrated with an automated production line the microprocessor allows unattended operation Chapter 3 Getting Started Powering the Laptop The laptop runs off its internal rechargeable battery pack It can also be run off the AC adapter supplied with the laptop Before first use charge the battery according to the instructions in your laptop manual Note Charge your laptop batteries frequently to avoid data loss The laptop uses minimal power even when turned off Setting up the Hardware and Software Both the hardware and software for the laptop are easy to set up The hardware the laptop consists of the laptop and a cable More detail is provided in the Setting up Hardware on page 3 The software is available from a CD ROM to install on the laptop Information for installing the software is available in the Loading Software section on page 4 Setting up Hardware The hardware associated with the laptop includes e The laptop e A cable RS 232 The Laptop The laptop is a portable computer A laptop running Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system is necessary to be able to run the DAS2 software The laptop has several ports for connecting various components Optional components include the ATI equipment a m
37. rned immediately freight prepaid to ATI ATI will make no allowance for repairs or alterations made by the purchaser unless made with the advance written consent of ATI ATI assumes no liability for costs of disassembly of defective parts and equipment Shipment by purchaser of all repairs and replacements under this warranty are F O B ATI s factory North American service facility or authorized service representative and method of shipment will be determined by ATI The purchaser will pay shipping costs and insurance in both directions of products parts or components shipped for warranty service hereunder The purchaser will be responsible for risk of loss in both directions Replaced parts or components will become the property of ATI Replacement parts or components may contain recycled refurbished or remanufactured parts equivalent to new parts and shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period for the products Products that are not covered by warranty such as products that have been subjected to physical misuse or are beyond the warranty period will have an estimate submitted before the repair work commences All out of warranty repairs carry a 90 day warranty from the date of return shipment ATI shall not be liable for delays deprivation of use or any other damages direct or indirect which may result to the purchaser because of defects in the product or because of the purchaser s inability to operate it or use i
38. t of the click To remove comments from the graph 1 Click the Graph menu The Graph menu displays 2 Click the Remove Comments option from the Graph menu All comments are removed from the graph To scale the graph Scaling the graph means that the date range of the graph is changed to show a segment of the graphed data in detail 1 Click the Graph menu The Graph menu displays 2 Click the Scale option from the Graph menu The Scale window displays 3 On both calendars click a date The date is highlighted in blue The left hand calendar indicates the start date of the period displayed on the graph The right hand calendar indicates the end date of the period displayed on the graph 32 4 Change the time Click on the hours minutes or seconds and use the arrows to change the time The left hand time indicates the start time within the selected day of the period displayed on the graph The right hand time indicates the end time within the selected day of the period displayed on the graph Set the minimum scale and maximum scale for the Y axis 6 Click the OK button to apply the changes to the display of the graph The new graph with the currently selected scale displays To zoom the graph The Zoom option is only available after the graph s scale has been modified Zooming is similar to the Undo function in most software It will display the previous version of the graph If the graph has been scal
39. t to his satisfaction ATI will not be liable to anyone for special or consequential damages of any kind ATI neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to ATI products ATI does not warranty that the equipment is fit for any particular purpose unless notice of the purpose is specifically submitted to ATI in writing and is specifically confirmed by an officer of ATI to you 36 Finished goods manufactured by others including computers batteries carrying cases and bar coding wands are not warranted by ATI but are covered by the original manufacturer s warranty Except for the foregoing express warranty there are no warranties representations or guarantees express or implied except as are expressly set forth herein The foregoing warranty is the only warranty made by ATI Any implied warranty of the merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the one year duration of this written warranty and is strictly limited to the return and repair or replacement of the equipment In no event shall any claim exceed the purchase price of the equipment paid by the purchaser Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or for the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and your may also have other rights w
40. the type of log the start and end time of the log how long the logging was done for and what location file the data was placed To display log information 1 Click on the Log menu The Log EET x menu displays 2 Click on the Log Info option in the Start 29 Jul 2003 00 00 00 End 31 Jul 2003 24 08 39 Log menu The Log Program interval 00 15 00 window displays Averaging disabled 3 Click the X in the upper right corner of the Log Program window to close Log to the window Schools Kindergarten 16 Viewing Statistics The Statistics window displays the minimum maximum and average readings for a single parameter on a separate window The Statistics window can be minimized for quick viewing Statistics can be calculated both manually and automatically In the automatic mode readings from the ATI equipment are taken every 2 seconds and the minimum and maximum value displayed is recalculated with the new data These readings are averages To view the statistics generated automatically 1 Click the View menu The View menu displays 2 Click the Statistics option from the View menu The Statistics window Carbon ods B27 ppm TT Hin 798 Max 827 Her displays niaaa Sez ANA IDAE 3 Click on the arrow of the parameter mg E aa field to select the statistics that will pm Tang Pr be calculated and displayed Love Made Pastora ar H NJ I 4 Click the Clear button to reset the statistics Click the S
41. tistics Change Font Time Hib S Leakage 10 27 08 65 6666 10 27 22 1 2345 The Window menu has options to select how files are displayed within the window The Window menu contains options for e Cascade displays the open files in a cascade so that each title bar 1s visible to identify the file e Tile displays the open files as individual squares The number of open files determines the number of squares and the size of the squares e Arrange Icons arranges icons of minimized files in rows Graph Menu a WolfSensePC practice File Edit View Window Graph Help Cascade ry gt l Sl Te pen Tran Arrange loons El practice 1 practice Location File wolfsenselpractice Time iHiM S Leakage 21 Apr 2003 10 27 08 65 6666 10 27 22 1 2345 The Graph menu has options for graphing data The Graph menu contains options for e Display of data o Create displays the Create Graph window to define the graph e Display of graph o Zoom Out changes the scale of the graph when the scale has been set to display more data 26 than currently available The Zoom out changes the scale to display available data o Add Comments displays the New Comment window This window allows text comments to be added to the graph o Remove Comments removes all comments displayed on the graph o Scale displays the Edit Scaling window to de
42. top button to stop the automatic statistics calculation The button changes display to Start Click the Resume button to continue calculating statistics 6 Click the Minimize button to minimize the window to an icon on the Home screen To view the statistics generated manually 1 Click the View menu The View menu displays 2 Click the Statistics option from the View menu The Statistics window Corded 827 pom RT displays Hn oe Ma BE _ E eT Se BE 109 6 3 Click on the arrow of the parameter gr 0 NE field to select the statistics that will be calculated and displayed lras blade boret 4 Click the Manual button to manually select when statistics are calculated This button toggles to the Auto button 5 Click the Add button to add readings to the tally of readings included in the statistics calculation 6 Click the Clear button to reset the statistics Click the Minimize button to minimize the window to an icon on the Home screen To display the Statistics window from the minimized icon 1 Tap the Statistics icon lll on the Home screen The Statistics window displays 17 Chapter 6 Working with Notes Calibration data text notes and drawing notes are also stored and organized as attachments to location files Each location file may have one of each type of notes file attached linked Notes files can be edited to add change or delete information Notes can also be cleared after they are created Bec
43. y be printed from the desktop PC after transferring location files from the laptop to the desktop PC To print the location file I Select the File menu The File menu displays Or click the Print button on the toolbar If you click the Print button skip Step 2 2 Click the Print option from the File menu The Print window displays Check the print settings and change any desired 4 Click the OK button The job is sent to the printer 28 To print notes or calibration data 1 Click on the icon in the lower right hand corner of the window to open the associated text note drawing note or calibration data file The associated notes window displays 2 Various note types have different ways to print the note from the note s display window For each type Statistics Select Print from the File menu Drawing Click on the Printer icon in the toolbar Templates First the Attached Template window displays Select the template and click view The associated software launches Select Print from the File menu Text Select Print from the File menu Notebook The notes files that were created for the location file remain attached to the location file when the location file is opened in DAS2 Existing notes can be deleted or edited Notes for note types that were note attached in DAS2 can be created To work with the notebook 1 Click on the File menu The File menu displays 2 Click on Notebook from the File menu
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