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Kaye RF ValProbe User`s Manual

1. Leo External Switch Dry Contact Figure 7 Interface Connector Wiring Diagram 14 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 3 2 Connecting an External Sensor and Auxiliary Inputs cont Note For a 2 or 5 channel Logger the sensors are prewired to terminal blocks inside the Logger To replace or reattach a sensor you must remove the cover and retaining bar remove the terminal block for the existing sensor attach the terminal block of the new sensor and replace the retaining bar and cover 1 3 3 Setting Up the Loggers When you are setting up the Loggers you must first be sure that they are switched on and that they have the same network ID from 0 to 9 or A to F as the Base Station For instance all Loggers must have the network ID 5 if the Base Station has the ID 5 IMPORTANT Ifyou have more than one Base Station each one must be configured with a unique network ID To switch on the Logger see the back of the Logger above the battery panel as shown in Figure 4 on page 7 Slide the switch below the network ID wheel to the right to turn on the logger Note All Base Stations and Loggers are shipped with an initial Network ID of 0 To change the Base Station Network ID install the RF ValProbe software and refer to Selecting a Communications Option and Establishing Preferences on page 36 If you need to adjust the Logger s n
2. AE Nichols John Wright Figure 12 Password Maintenance Screen 9 Repeat steps 1 through 8 to add more users to the system 32 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 3 Printing the User List All active and deleted user accounts are included in the printed list To print the user list 1 On the Password Maintenance screen click the File menu and then click Print Users The Windows Print dialog box appears 2 Select a printer and click Print Click OK when prompted that the user list has been printed 2 5 4 Selecting Site Options The Password Maintenance utility provides site options that give users more flexibility while running the Kaye RF ValProbe software To access the site options from the Password Maintenance screen click File gt Options The System Administrator Site Options screen opens as shown in Figure 13 below System Administration Site Options Policies Temperature Units Reporting Celsius T Allow users to change Lethality Criteria O Fahrenheit Company Name Authorized User Data Directory C Program Files Kaye Kaye Validator InitializationiBACKUPA Browse Cancel Figure 13 System Administrator Site Options Screen RF ValProbe User s Manual 33 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 4 Selecting Site Options cont As the System Administrator you
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4. 10 Seconds EJ C 30 Seconds 0 v7 High Low Figure 16 Preferences Screen 3 To select the units in which you wish to display temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit click on the appropriate radio button Note This selection applies to the entire RF ValProbe both the Base Station and Loggers 4 Ifyouare connecting an IRTD to the PC click on the COM port to which you will connect the IRTD from the pull down list 5 The Battery Life warning signals the user to change the battery if its life drops below a certain percentage from 0 to 90 The default setting is 10 If you want a different percentage use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired percentage 6 Click on the desired communications option USB or Ethernet from the Base Station radio buttons USB is the default selection You can use USB or Ethernet but not both simultaneously RF ValProbe User s Manual 37 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 Selecting a Communications Option and Establishing Preference cont To set up a USB connection see below To set up an Ethernet connection go to page 40 2 5 1 Setting Up the USB Connection First be sure you have selected the USB option for your Base Station on the Preferences screen Also be sure you have powered up the Base Station and connected it to your PC s USB port before completing the following steps a If you need to change the Base Station settings clic
5. Battery Life Warning Setting 0 0 0 ccc ccc cette tenn 37 Buttons Show Hides zie tessei ennan i a aan ORG a aes EU eee a Rt ter Fae 48 80 RF ValProbe User s Manual C Calibration e Seta ee Bala el eS 9 VerlfiCatlon e eg od ee nt dee ie A E UE a EE E REO Rupe s 9 Calibration Verification Equipment ws 2i pex a A p Une PHOT DIENEN 10 COM Portfor IRI Disko Bato oe eS WR PM A E NE PEDE SEL 37 Communication Channel 0 0 0 00 eese 62 Communication Establishing on OPC Server 0000 c ccc eens 62 Communications Port Selecting 0 0 0 0 0 cen eens 36 iia os Abe ete ede A a laa 52 Contents Taba A S IAS AAA ea 48 Customize Column Layout Button ooooooooorooooorrar ene 45 D Data Calibration EE etre a E A a A te RAT 9 Reports tries tel a ape dee ates tates ue UR coke uo Rus Pha Ed Bugs 2 STOTINE ri or eese Nt cea MIN tie carles t edes in qais ee dene 9 Data Display Options osse Reeve PER a kw Petia vu c ear pite tie De kates 45 Data RetetitYorz cute tee querere ee diede e Ee ee era te Ras etg ho Aria 51 Discovery Option in OPC Server 0 0 ccc eee t eens 60 Disposal Batteries A dl ri alta 76 Electronic Waste dd eos 75 E EMC Specifications is i nedensa ccc ccc cee eet nent nent hm a 57 Enable Real Time MonitoriMg o oooooocoororor rr 66 Environmental Specifications 0 2 0 0 ccc cette een n nee 57 Ethics ere erede ete erede e OE hones 52 Ethernet Connection Establishing o
6. Kaye RF ValProbe Wireless Validation System Copyright c 2008 2009 GE Sensing All Right To access Help anywhere in RF ValProbe Telephone 800 833 9438 Press F1 Email sensing ge com Clickthe button www gesensing com Software Version 1 50 Figure 24 RF ValProbe Help Window Click on the Contents and Index tab to access specific Help features RF ValProbe User s Manual 47 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 7 1 Tabs The following tabs and buttons are available to assist you in navigating Help The Contents tab displays the Table of Contents Click a book to display the pages in that book Click a page to view the corresponding help topic in the right hand window The Index tab displays the Index Enter the keyword to search for select it from the list and click Display to view the associated topic The Search tab provides full text search capabilities This feature enables you to search the entire Help system for a word or phrase Enter the word or phrase and click List Topics Select a topic from the list and click Display The word or phrase you searched for will be highlighted in the topic text The Favorites tab enables you to store a list of your favorite or most frequently used Help topics Whenever you open Help you can quickly go to the topics you view most often by selecting them from this tab When a topic you would like to store in the favorites list is displayed in the r
7. Starting the RF ValProbe software 1 3 1 Setting Up the Base Station Starting the Base Station requires plugging in the power supply and establishing USB or Ethernet connections The rear of the Base Station appears similar to Figure 5 below 5 VDC SOOmA Figure 5 Base Station Connections 12 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 3 1 Setting Up the Base Station cont To power the Base Station insert the round barrel connector into the power input jack of the Base Station the input at the left shown in Figure 5 on the previous page Attach the power supply to the power cord Then insert the power cord into a standard 100 240 VAC outlet A green light next to the power outlet on the Base Station indicates that the station is powered up IMPORTANT The external power supply included with your RF ValProbe is fitted with an AC power cord suitable for the country of destination To establish a USB connection plug one end of the USB cable into the USB outlet in the center of the rear shown in Figure 5 on the previous page and plug the other end into the USB port of your computer To establish an Ethernet connection plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the outlet at the right of the rear panel shown in Figure 5 on the previous page Then plug the other end into your Ethernet connection Once you have attached the connection and set up the loggers see the next page start the RF ValProb
8. To set site options 1 Select the check box next to any option to enable that option To set the number of days until passwords expire use the spin buttons to set the number of days in 30 day increments or enter a number from 1 to 366 in the box To specify a minimum password length select the Require minimum password length option and use the spin buttons to set the password requirement from 1 to 16 characters or enter the number directly into the box To disable an option clear the associated check box 2 Click OK The Password Maintenance screen appears 3 On the File menu click Exit to log out of the Password Maintenance utility The RF ValProbe Main Menu appears as shown in Figure 14 below S RF ValProbe f Y Hardware it Preferences I Read Loggers Create Reports Verify Calibration 27 USB Base Station Preference detected Figure 14 Kaye RF ValProbe Main Menu RF ValProbe User s Manual 35 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 5 Selecting a Communications Option and Establishing Preferences The Kaye RF ValProbe Base Station is the communications link between the Kaye RF ValProbe Loggers and your computer After installing the Kaye RF ValProbe software and connecting the Base Station to your PC via USB you must select or confirm a communications option in order for the Base Station to communicate with your PC You might also need to change the Network I
9. U S A For Sales and Services Repair Calibration GE Measurement amp Control St Marys Center 967 Windfall Road St Marys Pennsylvania 15857 U S A T 814 834 9140 F 814 781 7969 stmaryscc ge com Europe Asia and Middle East Sales and Service GE Sensing amp Inspection Technologies GmbH Sinsheimer Strasse 6 D 75179 Pforzheim Germany T 49 0 7231 14335 0 F 49 0 7212 391035 E mail CCOPforzheim ge com U S A For Technical Support The Boston Center 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 U S A T 800 833 9438 toll free T 978 437 1242 E mail validation support ge com China GE Sensing amp Inspection Technologies Building 10 Jintong International Industrial Park No 8 Xihu Road Wujin High Tech Industrial Zone Changzhou China 213164 T 86 519 8831 8080 ext 50087 F 86 519 8831 2601 An ISO 9001 2000 Certified Company www ge mcs com en about_us quality html www ge mcs com 2012 General Electric Company All rights reserved Technical content subject to change without notice M5010 Rev E
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11. Server and Client B 5 Setting up a New Device cont 2 Enter the desired base station name in the text box 3 At the IP Address text box Enter the Base Station IP address You can click on Tools gt Discovery find the IP address and save it by clicking OK Click the button to the right of the box The Select IP Address window displays the available base stations on the network Highlight the desired station and click OK 4 The correct number for the IP Port 4445 should appear in the IP Port text box Enter the user name and password in the appropriate text boxes The default user name is admin and the default password is also admin 5 Enter an appropriate Monitoring Interval the interval at which the loggers send data to the base station or transmission rate of at least 10 seconds The default monitoring interval is 15 seconds If the transmission starts to lose data GE recommends increasing the monitoring interval Table 2 on page 68 shows the relationship between the monitoring interval number of sensors and frame size 6 Enter an appropriate Timeout period The default Timeout period is 60 seconds however for networks with at least 50 sensors you may need to set a longer Timeout period Once you have established RF ValProbe communications the base station will flag late data if it receives no new data within this period Once you have entered these parameters click Apply to save the new device in the
12. all temperature calculations Enter the Company Name Specify the data directory which will be the default location for storing and retrieving data files and storing the password database Navigate to the location on the network you identified to store the data files This folder should be protected against file deletion Allow users to specify the lethality criteria for calculation in reports Select the desired options and click OK 2 3 1c Completing Installation 1 2 Click Finish to complete the initialization program Return to the Windows task bar Click Programs then Kaye RF ValProbe and then RF ValProbe Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation to the first PC Once you have completed installing Kaye RF ValProbe to the network PC and setting up user accounts you can install Kaye RF ValProbe from the network to other PCs RF ValProbe User s Manual 23 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 2 Installation for a Standalone Application 1 Insert the RF ValProbe CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe installation does not automatically begin complete the following steps e Click Start on the Windows task bar and then click Run Click Browse From the Browse dialog box select your CD ROM drive click Setup exe and then click Open Click on the appropriate installation path to install Kaye RF ValProbe to your PC Follow the on screen instructions to perform the installa
13. in Figure 4 below Do not turn the Logger back on sliding the power switch to the right until you have replaced the compartment cover CAUTION Ifit becomes necessary to replace a Logger battery use only a GE 200 084 1 5 V lithium battery Use of any other battery will void your Logger warranty Figure 4 Logger Battery Compartment Power Switch and Network ID Wheel RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 6 The Logger Batteries cont Battery life is affected by a number of factors including sample rate temperature Logger position in the network and hours of use In addition individual battery characteristics and capacity vary inherently from one battery to another by up to 10 The RF ValProbe software tracks each Logger s battery life to within 10 of a potential low voltage occurrence to help prevent interrupted or incomplete studies When determining the battery life remaining the software bases its calculations on the assumption that the battery can supply a predictable amount of energy mAh over the temperature range The battery life calculation is accurate when a Logger is used exclusively for studies at or above room temperature or exclusively for studies below room temperature GE therefore recommends that you change the battery when switching between temperature ranges above room temperature and those below room temperature A low battery warning is issued when the remaini
14. o ooooooooo 14 1 3 3 Setting Up the LoggerS 0oooooooorrrrrr e e E a a 15 1 3 4 Logger Installation Guidelines llis esses 16 1 3 5 Whats Next cus we Gti Senne Dee ete a see oe Roos aera M 16 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 1 Introductioniz ii se ees A Deel ead Paes PIA pO ds 17 2 2 PG Requirements e752 tice ee ste waded A NOI SA CETUR Ee 18 2 3 Installing RF ValProbe Software 0 0 cece cece e 19 2 3 1 Installation for a Network Applicati0O o0oooooooorrrororor ee ee 20 2 3 laSetting up Site Options liliis eee 21 2 3 1bEstablishing Site Preferences 0 ccc eee ees 23 RF ValProbe User s Manual iii Contents 2 3 1cCompleting Installation 00 0 eect nee ne ees 23 2 3 2 Installation for a Standalone Application 0 0 0 cece eee 24 2 4 Starting the RF ValProbe System 0 0 0 ccc ene n ees 25 2 5 Creating User ACCOUNTS oiri eie ee Pe eS ARR RAE qa a ea eee 23 2 5 1 Creating a New System Administrator Account llle esee 27 2 5 2 Creating Operator Accounts llis 29 2 53 Printing the User Tist nee ceded P bU OL6 Vade dag ERES de 33 2 5 4 Selecting Site Options 0 E E E n ene n nnn 33 2 5 5 Selecting a Communications Option and Establishing Preferences 36 2 5 1 Setting Up the USB Connection 0 cece eens 38 2 5 2 Setting Up the Ethernet Connection 0 0 cee cect eens 40 2
15. open the OPC Server the screen appears similar to Figure 25 below GEPanaOPCServerConfigurator File View Go Tools Help tE Address Space Conversions g Simulation Signals a Alarm Definitions Figure 25 OPC Server Initial View To locate the RF ValProbe Base Stations connected to your local subnet open the Tools menu and click on the Discovery option shown in Figure 26 below GEPanaOPCServerConfigurator File View Go BEES Help Options tE Address S Conversion Simulation Generate View XML Report Alarm Defir Compact Repair MS Access Database Discovery Figure 26 The Tools Menu 60 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 3 Locating Base Stations on Network cont The Discovery window appears similar to Figure 27 below To find the base stations on the subnet click the Discover button RF Vaplrobe Base Station Discovery IP Address Name Version MAC Address OK There are no items to show in this view Cancel Discover Clear Figure 27 The Discovery Window If base stations are installed on the subnet the window should now appear similar to Figure 28 below RF Vaplrobe Base Station Discovery IP Address Name Version MAC Address OK 3 68 136 120 Eng5 OPC TEST 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 75 3 68 137 238 ENG12 Q4 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 91 Cancel 3 68 138 20 ENG9 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 53 3 68 138 22 ENG13 1 61 18 00 1
16. or regional waste administration Visit www ge com inspectiontechnologies for take back instructions and more information about this initiative RF ValProbe User s Manual 75 Appendix C Environmental Compliance C 2 Battery Disposal This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union See the product documentation for specific battery information The battery is marked with this symbol which may include lettering to indicate cadmium Cd lead Pb or mercury Hg For proper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point C 2 1 What do the Markings Mean Batteries and accumulators must be marked either on the battery or accumulator or on its packaging depending on size with the_separate collection symbol In addition the marking must include the chemical symbols of specific levels of toxic metals as follows e Cadmium Cd over 0 002 Lead Pb over 0 004 Mercury Hg over 0 0005 76 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix C Environmental Compliance C 2 2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them Your participation is an important part of the effort to minimize the impact of batteries and accumulators on the environment and on human health For proper recycling you can return this product or the batteries or accumulators it contains to your supplier or to a designated collection point Some batteries or accumulator
17. the back of the sensor See page 15 a To obtain the established Network ID click the Get button to the right of the Network ID box b To set another number as the ID enter the number in the text box and click the Set button A message appears telling you that the Network ID has been successfully established Click OK to return to the Device window You have now set up your RF ValProbe and sensors for viewing on the Sensors window and the OPC Client Note Once you set or change parameters in the Advanced window the server will issue a command to reset the system Sensors will disconnect from and rejoin the network creating an interval before data transmission resumes RF ValProbe User s Manual 69 Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 6 Viewing Measurement Units Once you have added a device to the OPC server the Server retrieves sensor or channel information on units and attributes from the RF ValProbe firmware and stores it in the configuration database You can then easily check which types of units and attributes are on any sensor To find which units or attributes are on a particular sensor 1 Click on the specific sensor in the Address Space root directory 2 Click on the Details button The screen now appears similar to Figure 35 below GEPanaOPCServerConfigurator DER File View Go Tools Help Dg RI e CEPR tS Address Space Name Y aaa bo Al bbb lo BatteryLevel SG D
18. 35 30 15 40 30 03 Mai 2012 14 40 37 Graphing Loggers SWWEEEREREERRRRRREE r Graphing For X Temperature fX Humidity C Show Datapoints History Graph Aux Inputs Statistics Min temp 20 98 C for 401986 D Min RH 29 5 for B00247 c Add Modify a aja Alarm Limits Max temp 24 84 C for BO0247 Avg Temp 23 73 C El Max RH 33 2 for B00490 Avg RH 321 Print Exit Figure 22 Real Time Graph Screen Displaying Data You can select the type of sensor displayed copy and print the graph and choose from a number of graph options To view Base Station information you can click on the Base Station icon a or click View Options gt RF Base Station from the View Options menu The Base Station window lists serial number IP address Network ID and Base Station name e To customize your view of the Hardware screen click on the Customize Column Layout icon ll or click View Options gt Customize Column Layout from the View Options menu In addition to Status Logger model number and current temperature and humidity readings you can select or deselect auxiliary inputs and contacts percentage of battery life remaining stability calibration and calibration verification dates probe ID firmware version RF strength number of readings and time received RF ValProbe User s Manual 45 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe H
19. 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe Hardware Inputs 00 cee eee eee nes 42 2 7 Accessing the Kaye RF ValProbe Online Help 0 0 eee cece ee eee 47 2 11 Tabs nace suse NO NO 48 2132 Buttons sco 3 oy eke EE 2 bass A DLE SEL OUS 48 273 3Sereensbevel Help 2 2 aA Tete th bead eet gn ele etd to tes 49 Appendix A Specifications A 1 RF ValProbe System Specifications 0 0000 eee 51 A 1 1 RF System Operating Frequency 0 51 A2 RESCATA AS O Si 51 A13 Number of Loggers o A A A CAMERE ENS 51 ALLA TOS USO A 4 ke e A tec us 51 ALS PC Update Rate de S 51 A 1 6 Maximum Network Form Time 0 0 0 cee cece ene een eee 51 Asli Data Retention na sas eosin A A Peal Sees OP ERUURMR GA TSS 51 A 2 Base Stations v vetet e a ae 52 AD Connections a 52 X22 SPOW CNA ee e ls 52 1273 Indico ura VERS ELDLS MPLRRGIDRS EEN 52 AS LO BCL qo v pe Wt EEUU NE E echte RUP RUP ROT ERR de 53 A 35 Measurement Types aerei cR Cae eee NV ee RUE ee ree Camis Ee 53 A 3 laSensor Configurations 0 ro 53 A 3 2 Environmental asri rerna ce n nent hr 54 iv RF ValProbe User s Manual Contents 03 2aBody o eto ge re te RG te ee tee aream 54 A32bDExtermal Probe 2 sends eee RR LLL ERI TERA eee ook ag eee G4 54 A 3 2cLogger Dimensions reen druinn o eere 54 A 3 2dBase Station Dimensions 0 0 ccc eens 54 A ZeTemperauire o ce A Wee AAA ble Menace oe LA eh Sle c ean 54 Ludi DS 54 A32gAu
20. 7 0D 00 01 60 3 68 138 41 ENG8 For ITC 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 88 Discover 3 68 138 47 ENG2 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 55 3 68 139 122 ENG18 QA3 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 76 Clear 3 68 139 124 Eng10 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 79 3 68 139 129 Eng19 QA2 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 73 3 68 139 243 ENG 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 61 3 68 139 68 MB 1 61 18 00 17 0D 00 01 67 Figure 28 Discovery Window Displaying Base Stations on Network Click on Clear to clear the screen e Click on OK to save the database for future reference and close the screen or e Click on Cancel to close the window without saving the database and return to the main OPC Server RF ValProbe User s Manual 61 Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 4 Setting up a Communication Channel To set up your RF ValProbe on the network you must first set up a communication channel Right click on the Address Space root and select first New and then Communication Channel as shown in Figure 29 below Database mdb GEPanaOPCServerConfigurator File View Go Tools Help Large Icons F7 Figure 29 New Communication Channel Option The right pane of the main window changes to the Communication Channel view shown in Figure 30 below ommunication Channel View Communication Channel Name Communication Channel Type y IP address and Port details are provided in Device View Add New Lo Figure 30 The Communication Channel Windo
21. D of your Base Station or select the temperature displayed in F or C To select a communications option 1 On the Kaye RF ValProbe Main Menu click the Preferences tab The Change Preferences Figure 15 below dialog box appears Change Preferences User ID Current Password FF Change Password Figure 15 Change Preferences Dialog Box 2 Enter your System Administrator user ID and password and click OK you can use an Operator user ID and password if you have enabled the Allow Operators to change Preferences site option The Preferences screen Figure 16 on the next page appears Note Three items on the Preferences screen appear for information purposes only the Machine ID the Company Name and the Data Directory for backup files These items are not user selectable 36 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 Selecting a Communications Option and Establishing Preferences cont Main Hardware Preferences Help Temperature Units Pressure Units Base Station Celsius C i O Deane Miliber C USB Ethemet Machine ID 243800 Change Base Station Settings Exclude humidity sensor from Qualification Study Company Name Authorized User Data Directory C Program Files Kaye Kaye Validator Initialization BACKUP IRTD COM Port Interval Rate Battery Life Bath Limits e Warn if Below comi B
22. GE Measurement amp Control Validation RF ValProbe User s Manual l f M5010 Rev E imagination at work May 2012 GE Measurement amp Control RF ValProbe Wireless Thermal Validation System User s Manual M5010 Rev E May 2012 http www ge mcs com en validation and environmental monitoring html ES 2012 General Electric Company All rights reserved Technical content subject to change without notice Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe Pal Introductions A DE EU aa eee 1 LET Unpacking 22 e eas dee te dec MA dh A eran 1 1 1 2 Safety Information x A rd 1 1 1 3 Overview a AAA AA Up e E 1 1 1 4 The Kaye RF ValProbe Base Station oooocoooooccooccocccc eee 3 1 1 5 Kaye RF ValProbe Temperature Humidity Loggers 00 00 e eee eens 4 1 136 The Logger Batteries yt dp ele o e e ae 7 1 1 6aResetting the Battery Capacity Setting 20 0 cece eee 8 1 2 Calibratiofi tor aa sapere s 9 1 2 1 Calibration Data Storage 00 nnana 9 1 2 2 Ventying Calibration eye iae erue ERA QUE Te e quee toe ERU E 9 1 2 3 Required Equipment 0 c ccc ce ee ehh 10 1 2 3aTemperature Sensors 2 0 ee een n 11 1 2 3bHumidity Sensors 0 2 eet tenet tne neees 11 1 3 Setting Up the RF ValProbe System 0 cc ccc eens 12 1 3 1 Setting Up the Base Station 2 0 0 ccc teens 12 1 3 2 Connecting an External Sensor and Auxiliary Inputs o
23. RF ValProbe installation and data files This location will also provide a central database for managing user names and passwords The folder should be protected against data deletion Insert the RF ValProbe CD into your CD ROM drive If the installation does not automatically begin complete the following steps e Click Start on the Windows task bar and then click Run Click Browse From the Browse dialog box select your CD ROM drive click Setup exe and then click Open Follow the on screen instructions to perform the installation Click on the appropriate installation path to install Kaye RF ValProbe to the network drive Once installation has completed the Kaye RF ValProbe Initialization program will run automatically The Kaye RF ValProbe splash screen will appear followed by the two System Administrator Site Options screens Policies and Preferences RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 1a Setting up Site Options When you start up the program for the first time you will first set up the System Administrator Site Options which provide more flexibility while running the RF ValProbe software You can enable any combination that your site supports Set a login timer for user identification The login timer allows users after initial identification to enter only their password if user identification is within the preset time limit When this option is enabled the l
24. RFValprobe PRODO7 Battery Active 64 c fig Network Neighborhood GEE GESensing GEPanaOPCServerDA 3 E channel RFYalprobe PRODO7 DI Active 1 89 channel RFValprobe PR0007 RH Active E channel RFValprobe PROOO7 T Active Pa Other Network Computers Figure 39 OPC Client Displaying Data 74 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix C Environmental Compliance Appendix C Environmental Compliance This appendix contains information on the following topics e WEEE Directive see Section C 1 on page 75 Battery disposal see Section C 2 on page 76 C 1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive GE Measurement amp Control is an active participant in Europe s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE take back initiative directive 2002 96 EC The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local
25. Server database or Reset to clear the new device and return to the communication window 64 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 5 1 Viewing Sensor Data Once you have set up your RF ValProbe on the OPC Server you will find that two buttons on the Device window are enabled Sensors and Advanced Sensors permits users to monitor all the Loggers that send data to the RF ValProbe while Advanced allows users to set up parameters for the best data transmission Click on the Sensors button to review your loggers The screen initially appears similar to Figure 32 below MAC Address Repeater Battery RH T There are no items to show in this view T Enable Realtime Monitoring Figure 32 The Sensors Window Wait for several minutes while the Server collects data The screen first displays data in red indicating that the sensors are present on the network and then displays data in black Two boxes at the bottom of the screen show the total number of Loggers on the network and the number of Loggers ready for transmitting The screen now appears similar to Figure 33 on the next page Note When you discover devices the OPC Server retrieves all information about configuration parameters measurement parameters and units from the RF ValProbe Depending upon your communication channel and its supported speed this procedure might take a few minutes RF ValProbe User s Manual 65 Ap
26. amp Conversions H RH 8 Simulation Signals H T 81 Alarm Definitions 5 Object s Figure 35 Viewing Sensor Units in the Sensor Window 70 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 7 Setting Up the OPC Test Client Normally users conduct real time monitoring on their computer screens via the OPC Client connected to the OPC Server GE supplies the OPC Test Client so that installers can check the operation of the OPC Server For real time monitoring users can set up their own OPC Clients or GE can provide a custom solution To open the OPC Test Client open the Windows Start Menu From the Programs Menu click on GE Sensing and then on OPC Test Client The OPC Client window appears similar to Figure 36 below Matrikon OPC Explorer Untitled File Server Group Item View Help E Localhost INFRA FEAJV81 Bj Localhost YJINFRA_FB4IV81 EPA E fie Network Neighborhood e Other Network Computers Figure 36 OPC Client Window To set up the OPC Client 1 First connect the client to the OPC Server a Highlight the Server in the address tree in the left pane b Click on the Connect button or right click on the server and click Connect In either case the Server is connected to the Client 2 Next you must establish at least one group of items to be monitored a Be sure the Server is highlighted in the address tree RF ValProbe User s Manual 71 Appendix B Using t
27. ample rate 8000 hours A 3 3 Accuracy A 3 5a Temperature Validation External Sensor 0 1 C from 0 C to 60 C 0 2 C from 22 C to 0 C 0 5 C from 80 C to 22 C 2 0 C 196 C 0 1 C from 0 C to 140 C for external bendable probe A 3 5b Relative Humidity Range 10 to 90 Accuracy 2 0 at 25 C 5 for 75 RH at 40 C 3 for monitoring Non condensing environment A 5 c Inputs 3 8 to 22 mA Input 16 bit A D input accuracy 0 5 FS 0 to 10 V input 16 bit A D input accuracy 0 5 FS Contact Closure A 3 3d Sensor Sampling Rate 5 seconds maximum 12 hours minimum RF ValProbe User s Manual 55 Appendix A Specifications A 3 4 Battery Minimum Battery Life 10 second transmission rate 25 C e 5second samples 2000 hrs e 10 second samples 3400 hrs 1 minute samples 8000 hrs e 15 minute samples 1 year Note Additional factors impacting battery life are RF network configuration sampling rate and temperature Type GE p n 200 084 2 AA lithium batteries 3000 mAH CAUTION Ifit becomes necessary to replace a Logger battery use only a GE 200 084 1 5 V lithium battery Use of any other battery will void your Logger warranty A 3 5 Logger Indicators e Power Link A 3 6 Logger Timing Date and Time stamp required for each sensor reading Time synchronization 15 sec day minimum Indication of logger loss of communications interval either 2 samples o
28. ardware Inputs cont To view and graph the RF Strength of the various RF strengths of signal paths click Map RF Strength from the File menu The Logger Network Strength Graph screen opens displaying the paths and their signal strengths You can add a background diagram or photo as shown in Figure 23 below on which the software will superimpose the signal path graph Note Signal strength loading for the first time will take approximately 15 minutes Mapping RF strength will function only after the signals have been loaded E Figure 23 Logger Network Strength Screen e To print a Logger list report from the current screen view click on the Print button or click File gt Print Logger list report from current view from the File menu e To return to the Main Menu click on the Main Menu button 46 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 7 Accessing the Kaye RF ValProbe Online Help The RF ValProbe online Help provides step by step instructions for using the software including programming Loggers reading Loggers creating reports and performing calibration verification Note The Kaye RF ValProbe online Help requires Internet Explorer 4 0 or later 5 0 or later is recommended To access online Help e With the Kaye RF ValProbe program running click the Help tab The Kaye RF ValProbe Help window shown in Figure 24 below appears Hardware Preferences
29. audit trail The System Administrator also performs Logger calibration Operator Programs Loggers reads Loggers creates reports and performs calibration verification Operators can also change system preferences if the System Administrator has enabled the Allow Operators to change Preferences site option In this section you Create a new System Administrator account Create Operator accounts 2 5 1 Creating a New System Administrator Account The first task you must perform when you log in for the first time is to create a System Administrator account Once this is accomplished you can add users Operators or other System Administrators to the system and set site options Once your System Administrator account is created the default account you used to log on to the system Kaye 411 will be deleted You will then be logged in under the user name you create Note Itis good practice to establish more than one individual as a System Administrator This way the Password Maintenance utility functions can still be accessed even if one of the System Administrators is unavailable The next time you log in to the Password Maintenance utility you will need to enter your own System Administrator user ID and password The Password Maintenance utility is able to identify you by name using your unique user ID and password combination Note Ifyou want to use the Kaye RF ValProbe software to program Loggers read Loggers and generate repor
30. can select options that will Disable the user identification requirement IMPORTANT Ifyou disable the user identification requirement the Kaye RF ValProbe system does not meet FDA regulations for electronic signatures 21 CFR Part 11 GE recommends that you always require user identification e Set passwords to expire after a number of days up to 366 The user will be prompted to change their password once their current password has expired By default passwords are set to expire after 180 days Require minimum length passwords for all user accounts from 1 to 16 characters Disable user accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts This option will disable a user account if there are three consecutive login failures for the same user ID If a user s account is disabled the System Administrator must enable the account and assign a new temporary password Allow Operators to change Preferences Preferences are system defaults that specify the temperature units the communications port the network ID and when to issue low battery warnings Any changes made to the system preferences are effective immediately and all setups created after the preferences have been changed will reflect these new settings If this option is not enabled the System Administrator is responsible for changing preferences 34 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 4 Setting Site Options cont
31. e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment N Page 1 of 2 C TUV Group Kaye RF ValProbe Declaration of Conformity e Industry Canada IC This Product Contains Transmitter Module IC 1D 5853A M2135 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada This device complies with Canadian RSS 210 regulations NOTICE The Industry Canada IC label identifies certified equipment The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction For EU Models Only The Kaye RF ValProbe is in conformity with the following standards e EN 61326 1 2006 Class A Table 2 Industrial Locations e EN 61326 2 3 2006 following the provisions of the 2004 108 EC EMC and 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directives e EN 300 328 3 2000 09 e EN 301 489 17 2002 08 following the provisions of the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE directive and Directive 1999 5 EC A 4 Af pad i Billerica August 2010 Issued Mr Gary Kozinski Certification amp Standards Lead Engineer Page 2 of 2 Customer Support Centers
32. e Station The RF ValProbe Base Station acts as the communications link between the wireless Loggers and the RF ValProbe software on the computer When connected to the computer via a standard USB or Ethernet the Base Station programs reads and collects data from up to 100 Loggers per study Its design ensures reliable transfer of critical data If the PC is not present or currently running the Base Station can store data from up to a maximum of 100 Loggers or 200 sensors 100 temperature and 100 humidity Powered by a power supply rated from 100 240 VAC at 50 60 Hz the Base Station shown in Figure 2 below includes both a USB port and an Ethernet connection The connections are mutually exclusive Figure 2 RF ValProbe Base Station CAUTION Use only the GE power supply GE 201 172 provided with your RF ValProbe The use of non factory power supplies may damage the equipment and will void your warranty RF ValProbe User s Manual 3 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 5 Kaye RF ValProbe Temperature Humidity Loggers The wireless RF ValProbe Loggers use an internal or external temperature sensor The humidity sensor covers a range from 10 to 90 RH with accuracy of 2 0 at 25 C For validation the external temperature sensor maintains accuracy of 0 1 C from 0 C to 60 C below freezing the sensor is accurate to 0 2 C from 22 C to 0 C and to 0 5 C from 80 C to 22 C See Appendi
33. e Station in the Discovered Base Stations window and click on the Select Base Station button 40 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 2 Setting Up the Ethernet Connection cont c Users can either accept the network ID programmed into the Base Station or enter a new Network ID from 0 to 9 or A to F The default ID is 0 To obtain the programmed ID click on the Get Network ID button The software obtains the programmed ID from the Base Station To enter a Network ID use the arrow keys next to the text box d Click OK to confirm the settings and return to the Preferences screen Note Be sure that the ID number at the back of each Logger matches the network ID number programmed in this window If you want to return to USB operation click the Switch to USB button while the Ethernet cable remains plugged into the Base Station Then follow the on screen instructions RF ValProbe User s Manual 41 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe Hardware Inputs Once you have set up your Loggers and Base Stations and established your Preferences you can view the RF ValProbe system on the Hardware tab to ensure that the system is functioning properly From the Main Menu or the Preferences tab click on the Hardware tab The Hardware screen initially appears blank As the software receives data from the Base Station and Loggers it a
34. e software and click the Preferences tab The Preferences window opens Figure 16 on page 37 Follow the directions from page 36 to page 47 to set up your Base Station settings IMPORTANT You can only be connected via either USB or Ethernet not both If you want to establish an Ethernet connection first connect your Base Station via USB and then switch your connection to the Ethernet as discussed on page 40 RF ValProbe User s Manual 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 3 2 Connecting an External Sensor and Auxiliary Inputs If any of your Loggers are designed for use with an external sensor that sensor will have been shipped in the same package as your Logger To connect the sensor to the Logger simply slide the connection end of the sensor into the hole on the right side of the Logger To disconnect the sensor from the Logger pull back the connection sleeve the grooved part visible outside the connection and you can pull out the sensor CAUTION When handling external sensors avoid bending the sensor near either the tip or connector ends Repeated bending will damage the sensor You connect auxiliary inputs 4 20 mA 0 10V or contact closure via the terminal at the top of the Logger shown in Figure 6 below Figure 7 below illustrates wiring connections for the auxiliary inputs CONTACT ONTAC CLOSURE 0 10 VOC User Interface Connector 0000 External Power Supply
35. ected to the Ethernet they can read the measurements of Loggers associated with these base stations via the OPC Client In addition the Server can support a user supplied OPC Historian Client which stores all measurements over a 30 day period Note Real time monitoring via the OPC Server is only available via the Ethernet not via USB connections B 2 Installing the OPC Server The OPC Server supports three Windows operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Note This release does not support Windows NT 3 51 or NT 4 0 To install the OPC Server 1 Double click on the GEPanaOPCServerPackage exe file on the CD 2 The InstallShield Wizard window opens Click Next to continue 3 The License Agreement window opens Click Yes to accept the agreement and proceed Clicking No halts the installation 4 Click on Clear All to omit XML DA Then click Next RF ValProbe amp User s Manual 59 Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 2 Installing the OPC Server cont Note XML DA is not available for RF ValProbe so RF ValProbe users should uncheck this box 5 The Wizard now asks if you wish to start copying the program files Click Back to review or change any settings or Next to begin copying the files 6 When the Wizard indicates that installation is complete click Finish to close the Wizard You have installed GEPanaOPCServer B 3 Locating Base Stations on Network When you first
36. el Display User ID during entry By default the user ID is shown to the user when logging in Clearing this option will replace the user ID characters with asterisks Allow Operators to change Preferences Preferences are workstation defaults that specify the temperature units Celsius or Fahrenheit the COM port and when to issue low battery warnings Any changes made to the system preferences are effective immediately and all setups created after the preferences have been changed will reflect these new settings If this option is not enabled the System Administrator is responsible for changing preferences Disable the password system User IDs and passwords will not be required to use the software Note Ifyou select this option the Kaye RF ValProbe system will not enable compliance with 21CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records Click the check box next to any option that you want to enable An X appears in the check box when the option is enabled Click the check box again if you want to disable it The check box will be blank Once your site options have been set click on the Preferences tab 22 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 16 Establishing Site Preferences The Preferences tab has the following settings that can be initially set for all users who install Kaye RF ValProbe software from the network Select temperature units Celsius or Fahrenheit for
37. ele ee 89 Waste Disposal Batteries nm 76 Electronic Equipment err craigs diana wea eae Hang werd maple deg ald ayia Helle eps 75 WEEE DireCtive use die ob Seid x EE EE Sao a RS 75 88 RF ValProbe User s Manual Warranty Warranty Each instrument manufactured by GE Sensing is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument at the sole discretion of GE Sensing Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was defective the warranty period is one year for general electronic failures of the instrument one year for mechanical failures of the sensor If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse improper installation the use of unauthorized replacement parts or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Sensing the repairs are not covered under this warranty The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory express or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade RF ValProbe amp User s Manual 89 Return Policy Return Policy If a GE Sensing
38. es 62 B S Setting up a New Device cecs idear oeno a be 63 B 5 d Viewing Sensor Data ccce oa ow got Sed ake Sales Sak Oe ae SE 65 B 5 2 Optimizing Network Performance 00 cee c eect re 67 B 6 Viewing Measurement Units n 70 B 7 Setting Up the ORG Test Client s erisress e esteos e Rues dieta 71 Appendix C Environmental Compliance C 1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive o oooooooooo o 75 C 2 Battery Disposal ii cuo di b CENA ROBERT se ee es 76 C 2 1 What do the Markings Mean 0 0 c cect e 76 C 2 2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them 0 00 cee eee 77 vi RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 Introduction 1 1 3 Unpacking Unpack the Kaye RF ValProbe Loggers and Base Station carefully and inspect them for any damage that may have occurred during shipment If there is shipping damage notify the carrier immediately Verify that the following are present e Kaye RF ValProbe Base Station and power supply e USB Cable Power cord Kaye RF ValProbe Loggers and calibration certificates e Kaye RF ValProbe Software Package 1 1 2 Safety Information Use this instrument only as specified in this User s Guide The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by GE Do not use this equipment in environments other than those
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40. etwork ID use a small screwdriver to turn the arrow in the middle of the network ID wheel in Figure 4 on page 7 Be sure the arrow points to the appropriate ID number You can choose from numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F Note You must change the Logger network ID before you switch on the Logger If you have already switched the Logger on switch it off and then turn it back on so the Logger can read the correct ID RF ValProbe User s Manual 15 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 3 4 Logger Installation Guidelines You can now position the Loggers Each Logger must be no more than 300 ft distant from the Base Station and the other Loggers GE offers several recommendations for logger placement Install the Loggers at least one to two feet above the ground or floor For better RF transmission place them as high as possible If possible raise or lower the Base Station and Loggers above or below walls or any separation Point the Logger antenna upwards for best results e Do not position the Loggers directly above or below each other Stagger their positions for better transmission If Loggers are placed at different heights make sure that they are within antenna range within 300 ft from the Base Station or another logger The RF signal is transmitted in an arc with maximum signal strength occurring in the area 45 above and below the tip of the antenna e Be aware that metal surroundings can in
41. ext page to the right Two LEDs the green Power and the yellow Link light indicate Logger status e When you press the Status button the green Power light appears to show that the Logger is receiving sufficient power To use the Status button and Power signal to reset battery capacity go to page 8 The yellow Link signal passes through four stages as a user presses and holds the Status button 1 Its initial signal is a slow blink before it attempts to connect to the network 2 The blink becomes more rapid as the Logger scans the area for a network Base Station or Logger connection 3 A double blink indicates that the Logger has linked and is transmitting either to another Logger or to a Base Station 4 Finally a solid yellow light indicates that the Logger has made two separate connections the maximum possible for a Logger to the network Note In a given network with more than one Logger there will always be one Logger that has only one link and consequently stays at the double blink stage 6 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 6 The Logger Batteries The Logger is powered by two 1 5 V AA lithium batteries GE 200 084 shipped with the Logger To replace the batteries first shut off the Logger by sliding the power switch shown in Figure 4 below to the left Then open the sliding panel on the back of the Logger and replace the batteries in the compartment shown
42. for each monitoring interval Each slot has a time of 31 25 msec thus for example the default frame size of 150 equals 4 7 sec Users can select frame sizes from 50 to 450 slots The recommended frame size is three times the number of sensors monitored For successful data transmissions GE recommends that the monitoring interval specified in the Device window on page 63 be at least three times longer than the frame size The default monitoring interval of 15 seconds is slightly more than three times the default frame size of 150 slots Table 2 below shows the relationship between the monitoring interval the number of sensors and the frame size Table 2 Maximum Monitoring Rate vs Number of Sensors Maximum Number of Monitoring Rate sec Sensors Frame Size Slots 10 15 50 30 100 15 15 50 30 100 45 150 15 50 30 45 150 65 200 300 450 Super power saving mode for monitoring rate 45 sec and up 68 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 5 2 Optimizing Network Performance cont a To find the current frame size click the Get button to the right of the Frame Size box b To set a particular size as the frame size click on the size from the drop down list and click the Set button A message appears telling you that the frame size has been successfully set The Network ID number for each sensor from 0 to 9 or A to F is set on a small rotating dial at
43. he 2 0 RH specified by the factory as the accuracy of the sensor The Certificate of Calibration that was shipped with each Logger provides detailed information about the equipment used by the factory to calibrate the Loggers including the measurement uncertainty Auxiliary inputs are shipped with additional certification documents The equipment required to accurately verify calibration for each sensor type is listed on the next page 10 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 23a Temperature Sensors In order to verify that the temperature sensors in the Loggers are within the 0 1 C calibration accuracy the total system measurement uncertainty for the calibration equipment must be better than 33mK 0 033 C in order to achieve a 3 1 measurement uncertainty ratio The following equipment is required to perform calibration verification IRTD model 400 25mK The IRTD 400 M2801 temperature measurement standard is a self contained measurement system providing temperature data directly to the Kaye RF ValProbe software during temperature sensor calibration and calibration verification The measurement accuracy is NIST traceable to 0 025 C with a range of 196 C to 420 C The IRTD provides a traceable standard that is used to calibrate Kaye RF ValProbe Loggers and to verify Logger calibration During the calibration and calibration verification process the Kaye RF ValProbe software automaticall
44. he OPC Server and Client B 7 Setting Up the OPC Client cont b Click on the Add Group button or right click on the server and click Add Group In either case the Add Group window appears shown in Figure 37 below iy Add Group New Group Settings Group Name Group 1 V Create Active Update Rate 1000 msec Asynchronous I O Deadband n Full Scale Time Bias GMT 05 00 Eastern Time US amp Canada Indiana East Bogot Figure 37 The Add Group Window c Type in the desired group name adjust any necessary parameters and click OK The group folder appears in the address tree below the server 3 The last step calls for setting up tags with monitored parameters within the group a Highlight the group folder in the address tree in the left pane b Click on the Add Items button or right click on the folder and click Add Items The Tag window opens shown in Figure B 14 on the next page c In the Tag Entry window click on each folder in the program tree until you open a sensor folder d The bottom pane displays the available tags corresponding to the available parameters for display Right click on one tag and three options appear Edit Item ID enables you to change the name of the tag 72 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 7 Setting Up the OPC Client cont Add to Tag List allows you to add the highlighted tag to the lis
45. ight hand pane click Add You can update the list at any time by removing topics you no longer want to mark as favorites 2 7 2 Buttons 48 The Show Hide buttons show or hide the left pane of the Help window When you access Help for individual screens within the Kaye ValProbe software you can use the Show button to access the Contents Index Search and Favorites tabs Use the Hide button to view a topic only and provide more room on your screen The Back button returns you to the previously viewed Help topic The Forward button opens the next topic in a previously viewed sequence The Print button prints the current Help topic to your default printer The Options button opens a menu that provides access to the Show Hide Back Forward and Print features in addition to e Home Links to the website Stop Stops loading a new topic or stops downloading information click this option to stop a Web page from opening Refresh Updates the topic content displayed in the topic pane RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 7 2 Buttons cont Search Highlight On Off When this option is enabled default setting words entered using the Search feature are highlighted in the topic text 2 7 3 Screen Level Help You can also access online Help for individual screens in the RF ValProbe software by clicking the button in the lower right corner of the screen or by
46. instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Sensing giving full details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE Sensing will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION number RA and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided If GE Sensing instructs you to send your instrument to a service center it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions Upon receipt GE Sensing will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then be taken 90 If the damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned If GE Sensing determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty or if the warranty has expired an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided Upon receipt of the owner s approval to proceed the instrument will be repaired and returned RF ValProbe User s Manual iM DECLARATION Sensing OF CONFORMITY DOC 0008 Rev A We GE Sensing 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 USA declare under our sole responsibility that the Kaye RF ValProbe to which
47. jae Edit Tools View Gallery Iv B00247 Iv A01986 4 43 00 Iv 4019868 29 50 Iv AD1985 C 36 00 Jv A01986 D 32 50 Jv ADTSB5 E Iv B00490 5 00 14 40 30 14 46 30 14 52 30 14 58 30 15 04 30 15 10 30 15 16 30 15 22 30 15 28 30 15 34 30 15 40 30 Time Stamps Graphing Loggers WERE Graphing For KT Bitte M s C Show Datapoints History Graph Statistics a aja Aem Li Min temp 23 07 C for 401986 D Max temp 24 79 C for BO0247 Avg Temp 2387 C Min RH 32 0 for B00247 Max RH 32 5 for B00490 Avg RH 32 3 Print Exit Figure 21 Real Time Graph Screen Data logging begins when you have started the Graph option To plot the data collected prior to starting the real time graph click the History Graph check box the software will read historical data from the Base Station and plot it in the real time graph Once the historical data has been read and plotted the History Graph check box will be disabled After a few minutes the screen appears similar to Figure 22 on the next page 44 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe Hardware Inputs cont Real Time Graph m Loggers Iv B00247 IV A01986 A IV 401986 8 v A01986 C IV A01986 D IV A01986 E v B00490 ES Tools View Gallery 43 00 39 50 5 00 14 40 30 14 45 30 14 50 30 14 55 30 15 00 30 15 05 30 15 10 30 15 15 30 15 20 30 15 25 30 15 30 30 15
48. k the Change Base Stations Settings button The USB Base Station Settings window opens as shown in Figure 17 below x USB Base Station Selection USB Base Station Settings Network ID ES Get zi Network ID Network ID change requires Base Station Reboot Switch To Ethernet Siu Figure 17 USB Base Station Settings 38 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 1 Setting Up the USB Connection cont b A default network ID of 0 has been programmed into the Base Station You can use this ID or enter a new Network ID from 0 to 9 or A to F To obtain the programmed ID click on the Get Network ID button The software obtains the programmed ID from the Base Station To enter a different Network ID use the arrow keys next to the text box c Click OK to confirm the settings and return to the Preferences screen Note Be sure that the ID number at the back of each Logger matches the network ID number programmed in this window By clicking the Set USB button you set the static IP address on your PC to correspond to the static IP address of the USB to Ethernet converter used in the Base Station The software performs this function on startup but you may need to perform it here if for example the USB cable was plugged in after startup RF ValProbe User s Manual 39 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 2 Setting Up the Ethernet Connection No
49. listed in the User s Guide 1 1 3 Overview The Kaye RF ValProbe system is a wireless thermal validation system that collects temperature and humidity data The Kaye RF ValProbe system is designed for accurate convenient and reliable process validation of environmental chambers and storage areas These applications include stability chambers freezers refrigerators and warehouses A 2 4 GHz RF mesh network and multiple redundant data storage support communications and storage of critical validation data while safeguards guarantee data integrity storage and compliance with regulatory requirements RF ValProbe User s Manual 1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 3 Overview cont The system consists of Kaye RF ValProbe Loggers a Kaye RF ValProbe Base Station and Windows based software for programming and reading the Loggers calibrating Loggers verifying their calibration and generating reports see Figure 1 below Data from multiple wireless Loggers is combined in a single file from which reports are generated These reports are designed for implementation of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records Users can customize the reports by defining process cycles and specifying cycle based calculations RF ValProbe SENSOR BASE STATION ar Valprobe Figure 1 The Kaye RF ValProbe System 2 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 4 The Kaye RF ValProbe Bas
50. ng battery life is below the warning percentage specified in the RF ValProbe software The low battery warning is issued until you replace the Logger battery and reset its battery life to 100 If you do not specify a percentage the low battery warning is set to 10 GE recommends that you replace the battery when there is 10 battery life remaining e Ifthe battery is used up or is removed the study setup and data as well as the calibration information are maintained in non volatile memory inside the Logger 1 1 6a Resetting the Battery Capacity Setting You can reset the battery capacity from the Logger itself Once you have installed the new batteries press and hold the Status button on the front of the logger while you turn the logger power switch on Wait for the Power green light to blink five times and then release the button The battery capacity has been reset 8 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 2 Calibration 1 2 1 Calibration Data Storage Calibration data including calibration offsets and when the calibration was performed and by whom are stored in the Logger in non volatile memory The data remains intact even if the battery is exchanged 1 2 2 Verifying Calibration The Kaye RF ValProbe software allows you to verify Logger calibration at one or two setpoints For Humidity Temperature Loggers each sensor type must be verified independently You may want to verify that the Logger
51. o 240 Volts AC 50 60 Hz input A 2 3 Indicators Power network communications 52 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix A Specifications A 3 Logger A 3 1 Measurement Types e Temperature e RH e 4 20 mA input e 0 10 voltage input e Contact Closure A 3 1a Sensor Configurations T RH with external temperature sensor T RH with external temperature sensor 4 20 mA input contact closure T RH with external temperature sensor 0 10 V input contact closure T with two external temperature sensors T with five external temperature sensors RF ValProbe User s Manual 53 Appendix A Specifications A 3 2 Environmental A 3 2a Body 40 C to 60 C 0 to 95 RH non condensing A 3 2b External Probe 196 C to 200 C A 3 2c Logger Dimensions 190 mm x 127 mm x 45 mm 7 5 in x 5 in x 1 75 A 3 2d Base Station Dimensions 64 mm x 32 mm x 15 mm 2 5 in x 1 25 inx 5 in A 3 2e Temperature Single Channel External Sensor 0 1 C range 0 C to 60 C 0 2 C range 22 C to 0 C 0 5 C range 80 C to 22 C 2 0 C 196 C For 2 and 5 Channel Temperature Loggers 0 1C range 80 C to 130 C A 3 2f RH 2 from 10 to 90 RH 5 from 0 to 10 90 to 100 RH 3 at 40 C 75 RH Certificate states ICH Points 54 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix A Specifications A 3 2g Auxiliary Inputs Contact dry Voltage and current 0 5 FS A 3 2h Battery Life Varies 10 1 min s
52. ogin timer can be set from 1 to 15 minutes Note Ifyou enable this option the Time Interval readout displays to the right of that option and the timer is initially set to 5 minutes You can set the timer from 1 to 15 minutes using the spin buttons Require minimum length passwords for all user accounts from 6 to 16 characters Note Ifyou select this option use the spin buttons to set the requirement from 6 to 16 characters The password expiration requirement can be set from 1 to 366 days with the spin buttons Click the spin buttons once to move in I day increments or click and hold to move in 10 day increments e Set passwords to expire after a number of days up to 366 Users will be prompted to change their password once their current password has expired By default passwords are set to expire after 180 days The software will display the password expiration date to the user at login when there are five days or less until their password expires RF ValProbe User s Manual 21 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 1a Setting up Site Options cont Disable user accounts after 3 unsuccessful login attempts This option will disable a user account if there are three consecutive PC login failures for the same user ID Ifa user s account is disabled the System Administrator must enable the account and assign a new temporary password This option does not affect logins from the RF ValProbe instrument pan
53. onal USB port with USB serial adapter RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 Installing RF ValProbe Software In addition to standalone operation Kaye RF ValProbe offers the option of configuring the software for network capabilities The RF ValProbe data files can thus be saved to and reported on from a central network location rather than stored on each individual PC s hard drive In addition by enabling network capabilities the RF ValProbe software will utilize one central password database for managing user names and passwords You can then manage passwords for all your users in one place rather than having a different password database on each PC running the Kaye RF ValProbe software Note Network installations may not use the distribution set Instead users must create a customized network folder Ifyou are installing Kaye RF ValProbe to a network drive from which you will install it to individual PCs proceed to Installation for a Network Application on the next page Ifyou are installing Kaye RF ValProbe to an individual PC proceed to Installation for a Standalone Application on page 24 RF ValProbe User s Manual 19 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 3 1 Installation for a Network Application 1 20 Be sure the network drive is mapped on your PC On the drive identify or create a network location folder to hold the
54. oooooooororrorororommmomom 13 Ethernet Connection Setting Up 0 0 ccc e 40 Ethernet on Preferences Screen 37 RF ValProbe User s Manual 81 Index F Favontes Tab n Help cin eR sb pl en ste be Rad 48 Forward Button in Help 450 dace tp eer ELE EE IRE E ERAI 48 Frame Size for OPC Servers v npe iia 68 G Graphing Real Time Data 1 0 0 eect nent eens 44 H Hardware Tab in Software 2 0 0 ccc cece teen teen nee 42 Help ulum 47 Sereen Levels elvis wegen ER NA wks DENT ER OAM Eq abd op E leg 49 Help Buttons bru HR 48 Forwards ios charg Ok ette ueri AE e CREE EE des 48 Options ds eiiis Shot eet RE ADM RE qn RE RS 48 Print i ete Rare ee o epe 48 Humidity Sensor ACOULACY oS ents eA ghana we VER NUN a ee abus Ss a eed Sle ee ee 4 RANG T 4 Humidity Sensors 5 6 oe A A eiTe eee SOXN ee dede 11 Identification Required Dialog Box 0 cece eee eens 25 Index Tabl Here 25er ot A MN re wee Pe ae eee 48 O eue 64 RID Aeren A A IA AS 11 COM Port in Preferences o ooooooooororr ene han 37 82 RF ValProbe User s Manual Index L Logger ACCUFQCV axi ies oe ee oe Rat re dU OO S RAE de DRE Ee ote Ede s 55 IndiCatots A ee as A be A e eee E 56 Number of Readings Held 0 0 0 kc ro 5 Sensor Configurations 2 0 0 nett nen teens 53 Specifications ti E ee pane AA E ek ete ee ae Eke ea 53 LME te date esas Boda ee Dach tt ica debt e 56 VANO a di ad en 56 Logger List Report Printid8
55. pendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 5 1 Viewing Sensor Data cont RI ValProbe Sensors MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 F6 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 38 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 3 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 41 00 00 99 83 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 4 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 45 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 19 o 0 9 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 70 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 3C 00 00 00 00 00 00 59 82 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 24 905 39z 00 00 00 00 00 00 9A 18 00 00 00 00 00 00 95 6 00 00 00 00 00 00 94 4F 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 65 00 00 00 00 00 00 44 28 00 00 00 00 00 00 9A 46 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 CD 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 DA eeessssassseas T r F F F L4 R L4 F L4 4 4 F R F R F R 4 F F F R F F F Figure 33 Sensors Window with Monitored Sensors To view real time data from the Loggers click on the Enable Real Time Monitoring box at the lower right You can now receive data on Logger serial number Battery capacity expressed in percentage Relative Humidity Temperature Analog and Digital Inputs RSSI in dBm signal strength expressed in decibels You can also designate a Logger as a repeater a sensor that takes no measurements itself but forwards measurements from other sensors to the base station by checking the Repeater box To send data to the OPC Historian database of this server for storage up to a month click on the Historize box to the right of the logger entr
56. ppears similar to Figure 19 below File Edit View Options Help 1 al x I A N amp Showing 2 Loggers Recovering data Logger E Aux Aux RF Reading Humidty Temperature H sums B bes C RH input Contact ESY strength Time Cal Date Cal Date V PROTA Searching Int Temp with 4 20ma X2564 A00172 Searching Int Temp with 4 20ma X2564 Figure 19 Hardware Screen Identifying Loggers Once the software has established data inputs from the Base Station and Loggers the screen appears similar to Figure 20 on the next page with the temperature and humidity displayed 42 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe Hardware Inputs cont gy view naruware File Edit View Options Help a Hl A amp Showing 5 Loggers RF Strength information was retrieved Logger 5 Aux Aux RF Sh Probe ID Status Model Input Contact BY Strength 400384 Found Int Temp with 4 20ma X256 x T 26dBr PRO161 Found Int Temp with 4 20ma X256 34dBr A00405 Found Int Temp with 4 Z0ma X256 A0013 Found Int Temp with 0 10V X2563 y 13aBr ADOL1S Found Int Temp with 0 10V X2563 53dBr Figure 20 Hardware Screen with Data Inputs Established As the RF ValProbe locates and retrieves data for Loggers via the Base Station it displays Logger status via a variety of brief messages Searching Logger is detected and the system is getting more information It ma
57. pressing F1 RF ValProbe amp User s Manual 49 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software no content intended for this page proceed to next page 50 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix A Specifications Appendix A Specifications A 1 RF ValProbe System Specifications A 1 1 RF System Operating Frequency 2 4 GHz A 1 2 RF Certification USA Canada European Union China India Brazil Argentina Japan Australia Israel Indonesia Singapore South Korea South Africa For other countries contact factory A 1 3 Number of Loggers Up to a maximum of 100 Loggers or 200 sensors 100 temperature and 100 humidity A 1 4 Transmission Maximum antenna to antenna distance in open space 300 feet A 1 5 PC Update Rate 10 seconds maximum A 1 6 Maximum Network Form Time e For 8 Loggers evenly distributed over 5 cubic ft typical 2 minutes For 12 Loggers in a 30 ft radius single plane typical 4 minutes A 1 7 Data Retention Loggers retain up to 10 000 data samples RF ValProbe User s Manual 51 Appendix A Specifications A 2 Base Station Autonomous Base Station operation configuration The external connection Ethernet or USB to the Base Station can be broken and reconnected at any time with no interruption in system operation and no loss of data A 2 1 Connections Ethernet and USB 2 0 full speed Note Connections are mutually exclusive A 2 2 Power Power Adaptor Input 100 t
58. r 15 minutes whichever is less A 3 7 Logger Storage Non volatile storage up to 10 000 data samples per sensor 56 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix A Specifications A 4 Environmental EMC A 4 1 EMC EN 61326 A 41a Base Station Emissions classification Class A Immunity classification Table Al Annex A for use in industrial locations Performance Criteria Continuous unmonitored operation A 41b Logger Emissions classification Class A Immunity classification Annex C Table C1 portable and battery operated equipment A 5 Environmental A 5 1 Logger Storage Specifications 40 C to 65 C 10 to 90 RH non condensing Storage Vibration 2g RMS Random 10 1000 Hz A 5 2 Logger Operating Specifications 40 C to 65 C 10 90 RH non condensing Operating Vibration 1g RMS Random 10 1000 Hz A 5 3 Base Station Operating 0 C to 50 C 10 85 RH non condensing RF ValProbe User s Manual 57 Appendix A Specifications no content intended for this page proceed to next page 58 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 1 Introduction When used with a group of RF ValProbe Base Stations and loggers the GE OPC Server version 4 1 and subsequent versions enables real time monitoring of up to 8 Base Stations and their associated Loggers over the Ethernet from remote computers If users have RF ValProbe Base Stations conn
59. s 1 Description it A E tp Mea ae A cad 1 System Admmnistrator ii dd Rue oed n RR d ede a 27 Account Creating ol Mae eed sith le det beeen ee he sees 27 86 RF ValProbe User s Manual Index T Tabs Contents errata EPIFT 48 Tabs in Help FAYOS Pa on 48 Dd A A BES is BENS WR CEDE EU Pee E 48 SCAN CI RS E OS wel Sedo AS olde anette AR ie 48 Tag Entry in OPC Test Client 5 xor ode a eda oid dds eae abs 72 Temperature Bath Specification Ree ERE eU a en i Ced 11 SCNSOPS ae A A Nem Rea E A 11 Temperature Sensors AURA Y Inputs een E td 4 External ca A O ae east 4 A 4 Temperature Units Selecting 0 0 ccc cece E PE nen eas 37 Timeout ORC Server A A een ee eee eee 64 ETANSIMISSION c Fu estere ee e eM op Amr bp batas 51 U Unpacking i sas cde Ee nes RE AMERICA s qae EVE S 1 US Bi RARA A A Pata es IA 52 USB Connection Establishing oooooooooomorrrrrrrororrrr n ene 13 USB Connection Setting Up 0 ec cette ene n nee 38 USB on Preferences Screens aer e Mb Ue EU WN eb eee oh b NC 37 User Accounts Disable data 34 Uset Accounts Creating seisuse ada Ere er RR PRAM doe enr de Helos 27 User ID Requireiichts tt a A ts pathos fa 28 User Identification Disabling 0 0 0 cee e 34 User Name Default in OPC Server 0 0 0 0 0c ccc cee eens 64 User Name Entering in OPC Server 64 RF ValProbe User s Manual 87 Index ey W Warranty x scsste stay WEE ERE SEE edie ee t
60. s are within their specification before running a study however you do not need to recalibrate them Since the RF ValProbe is a self contained instrument the sensor and instrument errors are accounted for during factory calibration The following section provides an overview of verifying Logger calibration The online Help that comes with the Kaye RF ValProbe software provides step by step instructions on calibration procedures Note In the RF ValProbe software you can select either manual or automatic calibration verification If you select automatic calibration verification you will not need to enter stability or deviation criteria however you will still need to connect your computer to a Kaye IRTD temperature probe and to a temperature bath via the Kaye Calibration Interface included with the IRTD You will also need to enter setpoints and to click the Start Calibration button RF ValProbe User s Manual 9 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 2 3 Required Equipment When verifying sensor calibration you must consider the measurement uncertainty of the equipment you are using in combination with the uncertainty of the equipment used by GE to calibrate the Loggers at the factory For example if you verify calibration for a Logger s humidity sensor using a calibration chamber with a measurement uncertainty of 1 5 RH and the GE chamber has a measurement uncertainty of 1 0 RH you may obtain a deviation greater than t
61. s contain toxic metals that pose serious risks to human health and to the environment When required the product marking includes chemical symbols that indicate the presence toxic metals Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Cadmium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland Chronic effects include kidney damage pulmonary emphysema and bone diseases such as osteomalcia and osteoporosis Cadmium may also cause anemia discoloration of the teeth and loss of smell anosmia Lead is poisonous in all forms It accumulates in the body so each exposure is significant Ingestion and inhalation of lead can cause severe damage to human health Risks include brain damage convulsions malnutrition and sterility Mercury creates hazardous vapors at room temperature Exposure to high concentrations of mercury vapor can cause a variety of severe symptoms Risks include chronic inflammation of mouth and gums personality change nervousness fever and rashes RF ValProbe User s Manual 77 Appendix C Environmental Compliance eas no content intended for this page proceed to next page 78 RF ValProbe User s Manual Numerics 21 CFR Part 11 Requirements a a a ER ERE Me 2 A PR COULAC Yasir Pk ebrii Monum cuta ase rt Costs ert a a a o feda tior aOR oe 55 Active User List Printing vuitton e Re EI nds ER res Dip ey bet a 33 Add Group OPC TestClient 2o eam spa c s talpa s dde Sip nib ee otk 72 Ad
62. strator account is created You can then use your own account to perform all your system administration tasks In this chapter you Install the RF ValProbe software configured for network or local applications Start the program and log in to the Password Maintenance utility using the default System Administrator account Set site options Create your System Administrator account Create Supervisor and Operator accounts Print the active user list Select the Communications Option and other Preferences Check system functioning on the Hardware screen e Access the RF ValProbe online Help RF ValProbe User s Manual 17 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 2 PC Requirements To run the RF ValProbe Windows based software your PC should meet the following minimum requirements Pentium or equivalent microprocessor with 1 GHz processor speed and at least 1 GB RAM At least 40 GB hard disk space available Microsoft Windows XP service packs 1 2 or Windows Vista Business SP 1 32 bit Microsoft Office XP 2000 2003 XP and 2007 for reporting One unused USB port for communicating with the Base Station or an Ethernet connection Windows printer with graphical printer capability VGA color monitor with resolution at least 800 X 600 If you are performing a calibration 18 One 9 pin serial port for IRTD communication and the Kaye Calibration Interface supplied with the IRTD or an additi
63. sword field At this point you should record your user ID and password for future reference You will need them to log in to the Password Maintenance utility Because this is the first System Administrator account created the system assumes that this is your account and you will not need to change the password However for any additional System Administrator accounts created the user will need to change the password when logging in for the first time The permission level is set to System Administrator by default Click OK The Password Maintenance screen shown in Figure 10 on the next page appears Your new System Administrator account name appears in the active user list RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 1 Creating a New System Administrator Account cont Password Maintenance File Users AE Nichols Figure 10 Password Maintenance Screen 2 5 2 Creating Operator Accounts Now that you have created your own System Administrator account you are ready to add user accounts All Password Maintenance activity you now perform will be recorded in the audit trail under your user name When you create user accounts each user s name is added to the active user list You assign a unique user ID for each user and a temporary password The user will change the password when they first log in To create Operator accounts 1 On the Password Maintenance screen click
64. t of Tags to be Added in the right pane Add All Items to Tag List enables you to add all the tags in the bottom pane to the right pane with a single click i Matrikon OPC Tag Studio Matrikon OPC Explorer Group 1 File Edit View Help x Tag Entry TAG them 1D Data Type Empty Default I Create Active gt Access Path Tags To Be Added Eiter Data Type Filter Empty Defaut v IV Write Access W ReadAccess J Branches 7 Items Available Items in Server GESensing GEPanaOPCServerDA 3 aaa bbb PRO007 Available Tags A D Edit Item ID RH Add to Tag List Add All Items to Tag List Add all items to the tag list using the data type active state and access path settings listed above Figure 38 The Tag Entry Window v e Once you have added the tags to the right window open the File menu and click on Update Tags and Return to Explorer The main Client window reopens with the tags displaying current data in the right pane as shown in Figure 39 on the next page RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 7 Setting Up the OPC Client cont I Matrikon OPC Explorer Untitled File Server Group Item View Help S Sg Wm amp amp Groupi Contents of Group1 Bl Localhost WINFRA_FB4IV81 Item ID Access Path Status value E channel RFValprobe PROOO7 AI Active o n A channel
65. te Ifyou plan to use an Ethernet connection please be sure the Ethernet cable is no longer than 30 m to the nearest hub switch If you switch the Base Station to Ethernet mode the Base Station acquires the IP address by DHCP from your network during startup Please make sure that there is a DHCP Server available before switching to Ethernet mode After switching to Ethernet mode the Base Station will no longer communicate over USB To restore USB communication you must establish an Ethernet connection If you want to switch to Ethernet operation you must click on the Switch to Ethernet button and follow the on screen instructions Be sure the Base Station remains connected to the USB port until you receive specific instructions to change the connection The Ethernet Base Station Settings window opens similar to Figure 18 below Ethernet Base Station Selection Ethernet Base Station Settings Discovered Base Stations IP Address Serial Number Firmware Rev 4 Refresh Discovery Selected Base Station Get 3 68 139 131 Network ID Switch To Network ID 3 USB zi Network ID change requires Base Station Reboot Bes Figure 18 Ethernet Base Stations Settings a To locate the Base Stations on the network click on the Refresh Discovery button The software scans the network and locates the Base Stations on the network b To select and program a specific Base Station highlight the desired Bas
66. ter the default user ID exactly as it appears here Note To access the Password Maintenance utility after your initial login click Start gt Programs gt RF ValProbe gt RF ValProbe Utilities Then click Site Options and enter your System Administrator user ID and password in the System Administrator Log In dialog box 6 Enter 411 in the Current Password text box 411 is the default System Administrator password RF ValProbe User s Manual 25 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 4 Starting RF ValProbe cont 7 Click OK The Password Maintenance Add New User screen appears as shown in Figure 9 below Password Maintenance r Add New User Name User ID Password Reenter Password Operator C System Administrator Disable User Account Figure 9 Password Maintenance Add New User Screen You are now ready to create your own System Administrator account and add users to the system The next section provides instruction on creating your new System Administrator account from this screen and adding additional users 26 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 Creating User Accounts The RF ValProbe software is designed for two levels of users System Administrator Creates and maintains user accounts sets site options and system preferences backs up and restores user information and views prints and maintains the
67. terfere with RF transmission the Logger may transmit but the signal will be weaker Shorten the transmission distance accordingly e Do not install Loggers next to a cordless phone base or other 2 4 GHz transmission device e Do not install Loggers on a vibrating surface Do not place Loggers where the temperature is outside their rated operating range IMPORTANT Ifyou are using Loggers with internal sensors be sure the vents on the side remain uncovered If the vents are covered the sensors cannot provide correct readings 1 3 5 What s Next Once you have connected the Base Station and positioned the Loggers proceed to Chapter 2 to use the RF ValProbe software and begin taking measurements 16 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 1 Introduction Before using the Kaye RF ValProbe system you have to install the RF ValProbe software on your PC and perform some basic system administration tasks The RF ValProbe software includes a Password Maintenance utility that allows a user with System Administrator permission to create and maintain user accounts and set site options A default System Administrator account is included with the software You use this account to initially log in to the Password Maintenance utility and create your own System Administrator account The default account is deleted once your own System Admini
68. the Users menu and then click Create User The Password Maintenance Add New User screen shown in Figure 11 on the next page appears RF ValProbe User s Manual 29 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 2 Creating Operator Accounts cont Password Maintenance r Add New User Name User ID Password Reenter Password Operator C System Administrator Disable User Account Figure 11 Password Maintenance Add New User Screen 2 Enter the new user name up to 32 characters in the Name field The user name is associated with the user ID password combination that you enter in steps 3 and 4 The user ID password combination is used to identify the user to the RF ValProbe software The name you enter here appears in the active user list Note User names must be unique Once a name has been used it cannot be used again You should keep a separate record of all user names that you assign to avoid future problems 3 Enter the new user identification in the User ID field The user ID can be any combination of numbers and characters up to a maximum of 16 The user ID and password are case sensitive A user ID may not be used by more than one active account 4 Enter the new user password in the Password field The password can be any combination of numbers and characters up to a maximum of 16 The user will change this password when they first log in to the Kaye RF ValProbe soft
69. this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards For US and Canada Models Only e FCC Part 15 This Product Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID SJC M2135 This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
70. tion Once installation has completed the Kaye RF ValProbe Initialization program will run automatically The Kaye RF ValProbe splash screen will appear followed by the two System Administrator Site Options screens Policies and Preferences Select the desired Site Options as discussed on page 21 through page 23 and click OK 6 Click Finish to complete the initialization program 7 Return to the Windows task bar 8 Click Start then Programs then Kaye RF ValProbe and then Client Setup 9 Click on the appropriate installation path to install the client to your PC 10 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the installation 24 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 4 Starting the RF ValProbe System To start up the RF ValProbe system for the first time 1 Power up the Base Station having connected it via USB to your PC 2 Position and switch on the Loggers with any external sensors or auxiliary inputs connected 3 To open RF ValProbe validation software for the first time click Start gt Programs gt RF ValProbe gt RF ValProbe 4 The Identification Required dialog box shown in Figure 8 below appears Identification Required User ID Current Password Figure 8 Identification Required Box 5 Enter Kaye in the User ID text box Kaye is the default System Administrator user ID The User ID text box is case sensitive so make sure you en
71. ts create an Operator account for yourself using a different name and user ID than your System Administrator account RF ValProbe User s Manual 27 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 1 Creating a New System Administrator Account cont To create a new System Administrator account 1 28 The Password Maintenance Add New User screen should be displayed after you logged in to the system for the first time using the default System Administrator account Enter your name up to 32 characters in the Name field The name you enter here displays in the active user list User names must be unique Once you have added your name to the active user list you can never enter the same name again Your name is associated with the unique user ID password combination that you enter in steps 2 and 3 You use this user ID password combination to log in to the Password Maintenance utility The user ID and password are case sensitive Enter your new System Administrator identification in the User ID field Your user ID can be any combination of numbers and characters up to a maximum of 16 A user ID may not be used by more than one active account Enter your new System Administrator password in the Password field Your password can be any combination of numbers and characters up to a maximum of 16 For security reasons it is preferable to use more than six characters or numbers Enter your password again in the Reenter Pas
72. vanced Option in OPC Server 0 0 cc ccc eect eens 67 RF ValProbe User s Manual 79 Index B Back Button in Help ii ce DRESD EE eR Satie whee See y 48 Base Station Configutations oer ihe pepe debel Me eed ve iie Save EN Rete 52 Connecting to Bthernet ui aa cereus gle pha 13 Connecting to U SB sees J Sel of BEA ee BONS Sie oh is ns NEN 13 COMMECHONS Sv x iS 3 Definition fe sok de ess ta edhe ede aged de wea a ene Bes 3 Getting Network ID from Ethernet 00 0 c cece eee 40 Indicators nere e etos eRe Mba cen Odd ahs wok a 52 Information in Software 0 0 0 cece en 45 Locating on Ethernet ass seerias ede needa u eue ose iuc pee C ae es 40 Network ID Getting sssseeeeeeseeeee hn 38 POWELL a A puse pe UNE PAN QU B RP 3 Powefing olg o nre ee MUERE E EE RN de ihe Sth Eie RUE 13 Selecting and Programming on Ethernet 40 Setting Up er uid tative gS uei ODE CR RE cmt eR Ree EO We 12 Settings Changmg 3C vent di eoe eedem 38 Specifications A aewest m Wes RARO MEE NEN NS TERN NUES 52 Base Stations Locating on Network via OPC Server 0 0 ccc eh 60 Batteries DISpoSsal rur mei we etae Ee e o ER tiia e aie ei eR Rcs 76 Battery Installing ise Dec CR a PM Luo ME Aes 8 Life oan ue enu meer steh e eddie eius eee 8 Low WAInIng 2v vacet A Pus UD de DE S pO eoe e 8 Power Setting Resetting eruere e cece cette teen ene nes 8 DVO ince tA ee dee lah dette EE PO Ara ete d e t RATE EUR LEE Ree eds 8
73. w 62 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 4 Setting up a Communication Channel cont Enter the channel name and select the channel type from the drop down menu For RF ValProbe the appropriate channel type is TCPIP Note Ifyou select a different channel type a data entry menu appears However for TCP IP the device view provides the IP address and IP Port Click Add New to add another communication channel Reset to change the settings or Apply to apply the settings and close the window B 5 Setting up a New Device Once you have set up the communication channel you can now set up your RF ValProbe IMPORTANT Be sure to install your RF ValProbe Base Station and place your Loggers in the desired locations before setting up the RF ValProbe on the OPC Server 1 Right click on the newly created channel From the New option click on the RF ValProbe Device selection The right pane of the window appears similar to Figure 31 below E GEPana0PCServerConfigurator File View Go Tools Help Dg Nd es Osma a tS Address Space New Base Station Name 5 New Device H E Conversions IP Address 255 255 255 255 mi IP Port amp Simulation Signals User Name Password amp Alarm Definitions Monitoring Interval secs Sensors Advanced Timeout secs Figure 31 New Device Option RF ValProbe User s Manual 63 Appendix B Using the OPC
74. ware 30 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 2 Creating Operator Accounts cont 5 Enter the password again in the Reenter Password field At this point you should record the new user ID and password You will need to supply this information to each new user A user ID password combination is required any time a user Programs and or reads Loggers Verifies sensor calibration Creates reports Moves or copies data files Changes preferences if the System Administrator has enabled the Allow Operators to change Preferences site option 6 Click Operator to set the account s permission level 7 The Disable User Account option allows you to deny access to the system for this user For example if you are creating an account for a user who will not need access to the system for several months you may want to select this option to deny access to the user You can de select this feature once the user is ready to use the system see the Kaye RF ValProbe online Help for instructions on editing user accounts Select this option if you want to disable the user account 8 Click OK The Password Maintenance screen Figure 12 on the next page appears with the newly added user name in the active user list RF ValProbe User s Manual 31 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 5 2 Creating Operator Accounts cont Password Maintenance File Users
75. x A for full accuracy specifications The external bendable temperature sensor maintains accuracy of 0 1 C from 0 C to 140 C Two and five channel temperature loggers are accurate to 0 1 C from 80 C to 130 C The Loggers can include external temperature sensors Users can select 4 20 mA or 0 10 V inputs both with contact closure sensing To set up an external sensor or auxiliary inputs see page 14 4 RF ValProbe User s Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 5 Kaye RF ValProbe Temperature Humidity Loggers cont Kaye RF ValProbe ME SVERF ValProbes SENSOR NODE SENSOR Nope Figure 3 The RF ValProbe Logger with Internal and External Sensors Each Logger can record up to 10 000 readings per sensor or input the data is sent to the Base Station and stored simultaneously in the Logger and Base Station memories When prompted by the RF ValProbe software the Loggers send this data to the computer via the Base Station for reading into a study report creation and data calculation RF ValProbe User s Manual 5 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 1 5 Kaye RF ValProbe Temperature Humidity Loggers cont You can attach auxiliary inputs contact voltage or current into the socket on top of the probe If you select a Logger model with an external probe the probe is attached to the Logger through an outlet on the side To turn the Logger on slide the power switch shown in Figure 4 on the n
76. xliary Inputs pci shied ows ux a RW 55 A 3 2hBattery Life Varies 10 sss ee 55 ADO ACCULaCy cu ee eec A e ee Senta waa E E O oo be hee e VADE eos bre esci N 55 A 3 3aTemperature Validation External Sensor ooooooooooooommmmomo o 55 A 3 3bRelative Humidity 2 0 00 0 eect e 55 A 3 3clnputs nd cits hls et GHRRROHURF See abs aes e ne eee oad 55 A 3 3dSensor Sampling Rate o0oooooocoocorrr teen ees 55 ARA Battery co sire A ER RECESSION DENNIS AEN ERN ges 56 AO Logger Indicators esses pL ai 56 3 6 Logger Timing e a a eA hee tA beta eek MA is thle haa oS 56 A37 Logger Storage 52 as 56 AA Environmenta EMG sepesi opi ae add OLOM US DL Vacs NP OFFENE de 57 A4 T EMC EN 61326 rcr RR REG E ER EE E PEE ERR CE ee 57 A4 TaBase Station uev esae ROO RON ek e e ee a ete 57 AA A get ett dde tu deeded ena tba ae hed 57 A 5 Environmental dob d en bode er need See E Een ER RE Rd 57 A 5 1 Logger Storage Specifications nsss susuan uneren eee 57 A 5 2 Logger Operating Specifications 0 ccc cece teens 57 A 5 3 Base Station Operating 0 0 6 cece teen e 57 RF ValProbe User s Manual V Contents Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B L Introductionis ii shana hee Dae Sete BL Sh a ee ORE ees 59 B 2 Installing the OPC Server 0 cece tenn etn en eees 59 B 3 Locating Base Stations on Network 1 0 0 0 0 ccc ees 60 B 4 Setting up a Communication Channel 0 0 er
77. y After 30 days the oldest data will be overwritten 66 RF ValProbe User s Manual Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 5 2 Optimizing Network Performance The Advanced option enables users to designate sensors that have recently had their batteries replaced so that the server continues to accurately display battery life Users can also establish the transmission parameters for network performance Click on the Advanced button to open this window which appears similar to Figure 34 below RF alProbe Device Advanced Tools Change Batteries Sensor ID Selected PROOLO PROO13 PROO3O PR0034 PROO36 PROOS9 PROO41 PROO43 PROO46 PROD94 7131111717171711 Change Battery fo Selected Sensors r Network Configuration Frame Size Unknown y Get Set Network ID Unknown y Get Set Close Figure 34 The Advanced Option To change the server settings for sensors with newly replaced batteries click on the Selected box next to the appropriate sensor ID number When you have finished selecting sensors click on the Change Battery for Selected Sensors button The OPC Server resets the battery life settings Note To reset the battery life setting via the Logger refer to page 8 RF ValProbe User s Manual 67 Appendix B Using the OPC Server and Client B 5 2 Optimizing Network Performance cont The Frame Size represents the number of time slots designated
78. y reads and monitors the value of the IRTD probe Note During calibration the IRTD remains connected via an RS 232C port to the PC running RF ValProbe software and to the temperature chamber or bath It does not link directly to the RF ValProbe Temperature bath or chamber with the following stability and uniformity specifications Table 1 Temperature Bath Chamber Specifications Bath Stability Bath Uniformity 7mK 7mK GE recommends using the CTR 40 or CTR 80 liquid calibration baths 1 2 36 Humidity Sensors In order to verify the RH sensors meet the calibration accuracy specification the RH Humidity Calibrator must have an error equal to or better than 1 To perform calibration verification GE recommends a Humidity Calibrator with 1 accuracy or better such as the GE Humilab RF ValProbe User s Manual 11 Chapter 1 Setting Up the RF ValProbe 1 3 Setting Up the RF ValProbe System Setting up an RF ValProbe system for operation involves four steps 1 Installing the RF ValProbe software for validation or the OPC Server for monitoring applications Note To install RF ValProbe validation software refer to page 24 You must install validation software before setting up the Base Station and Loggers To install an OPC Server for real time monitoring refer to Appendix B 2 Setting up the Base Station 3 Connecting any External Sensors or Auxiliary Inputs 4 Setting up and positioning the Loggers 5
79. y be ready to use Found Logger is available and ready to use Logging The Logger is currently running in a study Waiting The expected readings samples are late in arrival due perhaps to poor RF communications or a stopped logger Ready to Read The Logger has completed its study Note When the system is Re reading Loggers even if the Logger is turned OFF you can read the Logger data from the Base Station GE recommends leaving the base station and loggers turned ON until the study is read to avoid any issues retrieving data Read The system is reading the Logger samples Done The reading is complete Configuring The system is uploading or sending calibration verification information to the Logger RF ValProbe User s Manual 43 Chapter 2 Installing and Using RF ValProbe Software 2 6 Viewing the RF ValProbe Hardware Inputs cont e Requesting The system is getting additional or needed readings samples from the Logger Failed Update For calibration or verification the system failed to update Loggers Consult GE The screen offers several additional display and information options To view real time data from one or more Loggers in graph format highlight one or more Loggers in the list use Ctrl click to select two or more Loggers and click on the Graph Sensors button or click File gt Graph Sensors from the File menu A blank graph screen appears similar to Figure 21 below

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