Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual
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1. NOTE It is important to observe that the gas flow continues at this rate throughout the calibration process Adjust the flow as necessary NOTE If a user supplied flow regulation is used any pressure regulator should be set to approx 1 Bar and the flow meter adjusted to give a gas flow between 0 5 and 1 litre min This flow rate is much lower than generally used for welding work and care should be taken not to exceed 1 litre min as this can pressurise the sensors and cause incorrect reading or calibration 13 Click Next to continue The following window will be shown Calibration Wizard Calibrate the sensor Wait for gas reading reach a stable value then calibrate Current CO2 Reading 1 Allow the gas reading to rm ry Q reach a stable value This will 0 QO 3 i Ay take a minimum of 30 seconds A when the reading is shown NOT STABLE to be stable press the Calibrate Button to attempt to calibrate the sensor Cancel 14 The current carbon dioxide reading will be displayed This reading will be monitored until it has been settled for a minimum of 30 seconds NOT STABLE will be displayed and the Calibrate button disabled until the gas level has stabilised Once the gas level is stable STABLE will Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 24 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual be shown and the Calibrate2. User Manual Sensor Settings To access the sensor settings tab click the Sensor Settings button This will bring up the sensors tab as shown below Panrlers Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices NALO PGAO11E1 lonking after the sir YFU breathe g Device Settings Device Settings Device Information Date And Time T Serial number PGA01161 13 05 2010 12 26 Firmware version 1 8 Set Date And Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Username Username Global Options LoggingO ptians Enable latching alarms Logging F eriad 30 seconds we Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Download D ata lag Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings From device PG401161 j The Sensors box on the Sensor Settings tab will display the sensors which are fitted to the device Two sensors in the case of a dual instrument and one sensor in the case of a single instrument To view the details and settings of the particular sensor click on the sensor s icon This will populate the Sensor Details and the Alarms boxes with information about the sensor selected as shown A Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices NALO PG401161 Innking after the air YOU breathe g Sensor Settings Device Settings Sensors Alarms Alarm 1 IZ E T Alarm 2 Priority Med L E Alarm 3 Priority Low Sensor Settings l coz n2 Al
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4. To install ka a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files amp nalas Analox amp spida Configuration Software mem Install amp nalas Aspida Configuration Software For yourself or for anyone who uses this computer 2 Evervone 9 Just me 8 Once you are happy with your choices click Next to continue A prompt will now be given to start the installation as shown below The installation will take a few moments i Analox Aspida Configuration Software ama Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Analox amp spida Configuration Software on your computer Click Nest to start the installation Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 4 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 9 Once the application has installed the device drivers will be installed automatically Before this installation begins the following prompt will be shown Install Aspida Drivers The installer now needs to install the Aspida device drivers During this process a pop up window will be displayed briefly This will close once the driver installation is complete Click OK bo install the device drivers NOTE The driver software will now install in the background This will briefly show a window with a black background It is important that this window is not closed before it completes Upon completion the window will
5. Sele Configure calibration Select the calibration type and set the parameters Choose the calibration type C3 Low calibrate the sensor High calibrate the sensor Specify the calibration gas to be used Allowable Hi ange Calibration gas concentration Advanced settings Atmospheric Pressure An assumed standard atmospheric pressure is used otherwise and will be adequate for the majority of usage situations If a pressure is entered this must be the actual pressure at the location note that most weather reports quote pressures corrected to sea level so such a figure must be adjusted to compensate for the altitude of the location 21 Click Next to continue From this point follow steps 8 15 to span calibrate the sensor Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 26 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 22 If the span calibration succeeds the following window will be shown 7 Calibration Wizard Calibration complete Erish 23 The calibration is now complete and any calibration due reminders for the carbon dioxide sensor should now have cleared NOTE The gas value displayed for carbon dioxide may not exactly reflect the value of the gas used to calibrate depending on the current atmospheric pressure 24 Close the valve on the gas regulator and unscrew the regulator from the span gas bottle 25 Remove the calibration adap
6. be activated when the gas level rises above the set point Low going alarms will be activated when the gas level falls below the set point To set the direction of the alarm select the appropriate option from the Alarm Direction box Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 15 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Alarm Hysteresis In addition to the alarm set point a hysteresis can be applied to the set point Adding a hysteresis value to a set point means that when the gas value passes a set point and triggers an alarm the alarm condition does not clear immediately when the gas value returns through the set point Example Example alarm Set point 9o Hysteresis carbon dioxide Example 1 High going 00 Example 2 High going In Example 1 no hysteresis is applied and the alarm is high going A gas reading of 1 99 will not activate the alarm The gas level rises to 2 00 and the alarm is activated The gas level drops back to 1 99 and the alarm is de activated In Example 2 a hysteresis is applied and the alarm is high going A gas reading of 1 99 will not activate the alarm The gas level rises to 2 00 and the alarm is activated The gas level drops back to 1 86 and the alarm persists Only when the alarm drops to 1 79 will the alarm will de activate as shown below Example 2 CO 58 Alarm activated Alarm de activ ated y T St
7. be seen that the man down alarm was activated at 10 57 Date Time UserID CO2 TWA Alarm 02 Alarm Man down 16 07 2009 10 53 57 User1 0 039 0 025 20 908 16 07 2009 10 54 27 User 1 0 037 _ 0 025 21 012 J 16 07 2009 10 54 58 User 1 0 035 0 025 2095 q 16 07 2009 10 55 28 User 1 0 042 _ 0 025 20 888 J 16 07 2009 10 55 58 User 1 1 201 0 025 ALM 3 19 286 ALIM 2 16 07 2009 10 56 28 User 14 0 55 0 025 ALM 2 21011 ALM2 16 07 2009 10 56 58 User 1 0 071 0 025 ALM 3 20 961 16 07 2009 10 57 28 User 14 0 041 0 025 21 021 16 07 2009 10 57 59 User 1 0 044 _ 0 025 20 903 ALM 16 07 2009 10 58 29 User 0 043 0 025 20 933 16 07 2009 10 58 59 User 0 039 0 025 20 926 16 07 2009 10 59 29 User 14 0 051 0 025 20 879 l Exporting Diagnostic Data Occasionally if the aspida has given warning of a fault it may be necessary to download and export diagnostic information from the instrument for technical support purposes To export the diagnostic information with the aspida connected right click on the Download Data log button and select Export diagnostic information from the drop down menu The information will be downloaded from the device and a Save file window will be show allowing you to select a location and filename for the dia
8. button will be activated To zero calibrate the sensor click Calibrate A calibration progress bar will be displayed as shown below NOTE When performing a zero calibration a negative value for carbon dioxide may be shown in this calibration window This value may not match the value shown on the device display This is a normal part of the calibration process and does not constitute a fault A Calibration Wizard Sele Calibrate the sensor Wait for gas reading reach a stable value then calibrate Current CO2 Reading 1 Allow the gas reading to O reach a stable value This will 0 QO QO A take a minimum of 30 seconds A when the reading is shown ep ae Le to be stable press the Calibrate Button to attempt to calibrate the sensor Calibrate Cancel 15 If calibration does not pass check that the correct gas is being used for the zero calibration Check that the gas flow is sufficient low flow may indicate a near empty or empty gas bottle and allow the gas to settle again before re calibrating If calibration problems persist contact the supplier 16 If zero calibration succeeds the following window will be shown Z Calibration Wizard DER Zero calibration success To fully calibrate the CO sensor a span and zero calibration are required The CUZ calibration due reminder will nat be reset until both zero and span calibrations have been performed successully
9. gas alarm representing the more immediate danger posed by rising or falling gas levels Example The default alarm settings for carbon dioxide are as follows Alarm Setpoint carbon dioxide 400 Alarm 1 4 0 Aami With a carbon dioxide level of 0 396 no alarms will be active With a carbon dioxide level of 0 796 Alarm 3 will be active With a carbon dioxide level of 1 6 Alarm 2 will be active With a carbon dioxide level of 4 1 Alarm 1 will be active The default alarm settings for oxygen are as follows Alarm Setpoint oxygen 180 0 00000000 Alarm 1 18 0 Aami e With an oxygen level of 19 6 no alarms will be active e With an oxygen level of 19 4 Alarm 2 will be active e With an oxygen level of 17 9 Alarm 1 will be active To change the settings for a particular sensor alarm select a sensor then click on the alarm in the alarms list box This will then display the current setting for the selected alarm If the alarm is not currently enabled on the device the Enable Alarm check box will be un checked and all other alarm controls will be disabled To enable or disable the alarm check the Enable Alarm check box Alarm Set points When an alarm is enabled the set point can be changed using the Alarm set point box The behaviour of the device for gas levels around the set point will differ depending on the direction of the alarm High going alarms will
10. period between data captures A longer period will capture data over a greater time but with less time resolution on the capture NOTE Only conditions applying at the time of data capture are recorded so if a short term event e g alarm level of gas detected occurs wholly between data captures on the log there will be no record of the event PALEIS Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices i J NALO PGA01161 Innking after the xir YOU bresiho p g Device Settings Device Settings Device Information Date nd Time T Serial number PGAO1161 1370572010 12 46 Firmware version 1 8 Get Date And Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log e M P Username E Jones Username Smith Woe ee Global Options Loggingl ptions C Enable latching alarms Logging Period Enable mutable alarms al seconds minute Enable man dawmn alarm 5 minutes Audible alarms 15 minutes 30 minutes Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings From device PG401161 Table relating Logging Period to datalog capacity Logging period Data capacity 30 seconds 20 days 1 minute 41 days 5 minutes 29 weeks 15 minutes 20 months 30 minutes 41 months NOTE Only time whilst the instrument is turned on counts towards the data capacity so if an instrument is turned on only 8 hrs per day 5 days per week th
11. the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Setting the Date and Time When a device is connected date and time that was read from the unit is displayed in the Date And Time box To change the date and time on the device click the Set Date And Time button 1 Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 PB Found devices PGA amp O1161 Inaking after the air YOL breethe Device Settings D ate And Time 13 05 2010 12 25 Set Date And Time Device Settings Device Information Sensor Settings Serial number PGA01161 Firmware version 1 8 User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log Username Global D ptions LIsermame Logging ptions Download Settings Enable latching alarms 30 seconds w Enable mutable alarma Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Logging Period Save Settings Downloaded settings From device PG401161 The following window will be shown and give the options to set a new date and time to the unit Set Date And Time Date Hon Tue Wed Thu May 2010 Fi Sat Sun 30 1 2 3 4 5 5 T BH 39 00 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BER o a z 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 J 1 2 5 B Teday 19 05 2010 Set the time using the controls in the Time box The clock is set in 24 hour format Set the date using the calendar shown in the Date box When the date an
12. Settings Sensors Alarms Alarm 1 Priority High Alarm 2 Priority Med Alarm 3 Priority Low Sensor Settings coz Enable Alarm sensor Details Amaknani aeee aiaa sensor Type 02 Alarm set point 180 mE x Calibration Due 14 09 2009 Alarm Direction Download Setti a casas Neck Replacement Due 06 03 2011 High going CO Low going Save Settings Sensor Tools Alarm Hysteresis Hysteresis Downloaded settings From device PG amp 0000002 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 28 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Upgrading Firmware Occasionally Analox may update the firmware for the aspida to add changes features or fixes A facility is provided to allow the user to upgrade an aspida s firmware to a later version Usually appropriate firmware upgrades will be included as part of the installation of the aspida Configuration Software It may be necessary to uninstall the current Configuration Software and install the latest version in order to access the latest upgrades The latest version of the Configuration Software can be obtained from the Analox website To upgrade the firmware on an aspida perform the following 1 WARNING This feature is used to reprogram the aspida device with new firmware The following instructions should be strictly adhered to or the device may become non functional 1 Connect to the computer the asp
13. To perform a span calibration click Span Calibrate To finish calibration click Finish Span Calibrate 17 Close the valve on the gas regulator and unscrew the regulator from the zero gas bottle Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 25 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 18 With zero calibration complete a subsequent span calibration should be performed or zero calibration if span calibration was performed first Click Span Calibrate or Zero Calibrate to continue to the next calibration The following window will be shown Z Calibration Wizard SEES Configure calibration Select the calibration type and set the parameters Choose the calibration type 3 Zero calibrate the sensor Span calibrate the sensor Specify the calibration qas ta be used Calibration gas concentration Advanced settings 19 Check Span calibrate the sensor and the span calibration options will be shown 20 The bottle carbon dioxide concentration of the span gas 4 5 carbon dioxide nitrogen balance should be entered into the Calibration gas concentration box NOTE If calibrating at altitude or in a location with a know atmospheric pressure which may be significantly different from standard atmospheric pressure check the Advanced Settings box and enter the current local atmospheric pressure ZZ Calibration Wizard
14. ad Settings Username Username Global Options Enable latching alarms Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PG001020 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 9 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Device Settings Clicking on the Device Settings button will display the device setting tab as shown below The each device setting is explained in the following section HA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices gt AP Z WM ANALOX PGADT161 Inaking after the sir YOLU breethe Device Settings Device Settings Device Information Date And Time 19 05 2010 12 26 i Serial number PG401161 Firmware version 1 8 Set Date And Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log Se Usemame Username Download Settings Global Options LaggingO ptions Enable latching alarms Logging Periad 30 seconds v Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Save Settings Downloaded settings From device Pa401161 This tab gives information about the selected device and also allows the user to make changes to the registered usernames as well as setting various other global device options Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 10 looking after
15. arm 4 Tw E Enable Alarm Sensor Details dier BEER Download Data log Sensor Type CO Alarm set point 4 00 2 X Seral Ho Calibration Due 17 05 2011 Alarm Direction Download Settings High going Low going Save Settings Sensor Tools Alarm Hysteresis Calibrate Hysteresis Downloaded settings From device PG401161 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 14 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Sensor Alarms Once a sensor is selected the alarms settings controls will show the available alarms for that particular sensor Each sensor has 3 alarm set points attributed Carbon dioxide sensors have a 4 alarm which is reserved for TWA alarms see the aspida device user manual for further information on TWA The sensor alarms have a priority ordering This corresponds to the urgency of the gas alarm on the aspida unit Gas levels that trigger Alarm 1 for example will cause the LEDs to flash and horn to sound at a rate higher than Alarm 2 giving a clear warning that the level of danger has increased Alarm 1 has the highest priority and will always be activated even if Alarm 2 or Alarm 3 have already activated For this reason a sensor s Alarm 1 should always be reserved for the most dangerous level for the gas that sensor s monitored gas The TWA alarm for carbon dioxide sensors is always the lowest priority and will be over ridden by any other
16. athe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Once the settings are saved confirmation will be shown in the status bar as shown below Bai VA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 4 Found devices NALO PGO01020 looking after the ai YOU breathe g Device Settings Date nd Time Device Settings Device Information 09 08 2010 15 57 Serial number PGOO1020 wo Firmware version 6 0 Set Date nd Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 m Enable User 2 Download Data log T semarme Usemame Global Options Enable latching alarms Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Download Settings Save Settings Saved settings to device PG001020 The Analox aspida s current settings can be downloaded at any time whilst making changes by clicking the Download Settings button as shown below This will re read the settings from the device and reset all controls to represent the device s current settings ek IZ Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 4 Found devices NALO PGO01020 looking after the a YOU breathe g Device Settings Date And Time Device Settings Device Information 03 08 2010 16 01 Serial number PGOO1020 wo Firmware version 6 0 Set Date nd Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log Downlo
17. close automatically A 10 When the installation is complete the confirm window will be displayed as shown below Click Close to finish the installation i Analox Aspida Configuration Software E of Installation Complete Analos amp spida Configuration Software has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update ta check for any critical updates to the MET Framework Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 5 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Running the Program To run the program double click the aspida Configuration Tool icon on the desktop or select the application from the start menu under Analox gt PGA When the application starts main application window will be shown All controls will be greyed out until an aspida unit is connected to the computer VALUES Aspida Configuration Software v2 4 mE Found devices Device Settings Sensor Settings Download Data log ad Settings Save Settings Connecting a Device To make changes to an aspida s settings it must first be connected to the computer To connect the USB cable to the device remove the battery cover by undoing the screw on the rear of the device One end of the USB cable should then be inserted into the USB port situated between the batteries shown below At this point with the application running connect t
18. d time are correct press the OK button to update the device Pressing cancel will make no changes to the date and time on the unit A NOTE Setting the date and time does not require a settings save The clock is updated automatically Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 11 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Username Setup The Analox aspida allows for registration of up to 2 usernames If no usernames are to be registered to the device uncheck Enable User 1 This will grey out the username boxes VALUED Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices PGA01161 g Device Settings Date And Time Device Settings Device Information 13 05 2010 12 26 iU Serial number PG401161 Firmware version 1 8 Set Date And Time Sensor Settings Enable User 1 Enable User 82 Download D ata log Username E Jones Username Global Option LogagingO ptions C Enable latching alarms Logging Period 30 seconds Enable mutable alarms C Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PG401161 If 1 username is to be registered check the Enable User 1 box This will enable the username text box The desired username for user one should be typed into this box maximum 15 characters IZ Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 BIG Fo
19. ding to an inaccurate sensor reading 5 Click Next to display the page shown below 7 Calibration Wizard Configure calibration Select the calibration type and set the parameters Choose the calibration type Zero calibrate the sensor 3 Span calibrate the sensor 6 The calibration can be performed in either order This guide will perform zero calibration first Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 22 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 7 Check Zero calibrate the sensor and click next The following window will be shown Calibration Wizard BEES Fit the gas regulator Fit the gas flow regulator to the calibration qas bottle 1 Ensure the qas regulator valve iz set to fully closed 2 Screw the qas regulator to the gas bottle nozzle in a clockwise direction until the regulator is secured 4 small amount af gas may be released as the regulator iz Fitted 8 Follow the instructions on screen to fit the gas regulator to the zero gas bottle 10096 nitrogen WARNING Ensure that the regulator s valve is fully closed before fitting to the bottle A small amount of gas may be expelled during the process Do not over tighten the regulator fitting A 9 Click Next to continue The following window will be shown 77 Calibration Wizard Fit the calibration adapter Attach the calibration adapter to the a
20. ee a i a a a Se ert s e Alarm Setpoint Alarm active region Hysteresis paint NOTE For sensor alarm changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 16 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Data log Downloads The Analox aspida configuration software allows the device s own internal log of gas data to be downloaded to the PC This is exported into a standard CSV file format which is compatible with most spreadsheet programs To download the Analox aspida s internal data log begin by clicking the Download Data log button as shown WA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices NALO PGAO1161 Innkireg after he air YOLU Ernasha g Device Settings Device Settings Device Information iU Seral number PG401161 Firmware version 1 8 Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Download D ata log Download Settings Global Options Enable latching alarms Enable mutable alarms Save Settings Audible alarms Downloaded settings From device PS401161 DOO O Usernarne C Enable man down alarm D ate And Time 1370572010 12 25 i Set Date And Time Enable User 2 Username LoggingU ptions Logging Period 30 seconds The data log w
21. eeeeeeeesaaaaeeees 13 ONS ON Beo o1 30 C NRI E 14 BS ica T E P 15 Alarm SS EO LINAS cauere temone ie ace dl MEM ME MEME M MEE MEE 15 Alarm Hysteresis sodes eae eidaracis tan arse RMpU tM MEN DNE EUMD ME NEED RN IU RUN rada UNE M RM DEUS 16 PaO DOWNA APT eer 17 Clearing the Data log 18 Selecting different logging periods available on the Sub Aspida only 19 DAOG FONN NIE M 20 Exporting DIagriosllC DAL susussesvaxutiotauxzibunuxius sta BU ia Bi icu xcu ido cited kde 20 Ire IRI iar piel NM 21 CAnO OM Perdona ANON AU pe E ia 21 Oxygen Sensor ReplaceMenNnl T T LE 28 Wiels ye eng ama Aane TEE Oo OD OE 29 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 1 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual About the Program The Analox aspida configuration software provides a simple interface to configure the various features of the aspida unit The program is common between all members of the aspida family herein referred to simply as aspida The program provides facility to set the alarm features such as the personal protection man down alarm as well as tailoring the aspida s gas alarms to suit specific gas monitoring needs Detailed data logs can be downloaded throug
22. en with a 30 second logging period the memory will hold data for 12 weeks Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 19 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Data log Format Data logs downloaded from an aspida are saved in CSV format which can be simply imported into most spreadsheet packages The table below shows an example of the format of the data log The log shown is for a dual sensor device carbon dioxide and oxygen Each log has a date and time associated with it as well as the ID of the user who was operating the device at the time of the log For the carbon dioxide sensor the gas value at the time of the log is given as well as the current value of the user s TWA exposure For oxygen only the gas value at log time is given For each sensor an alarm column is given which shows and instances of alarms activated since the last log was taken In this example it can be seen that the carbon dioxide sensor s priority 3 alarm ALM 3 set point 0 596 was triggered at 10 55 58 and subsequently the alarm level increased to priority 2 ALM 2 set point 1 596 by 10 56 28 The alarm column will show alarms for the following Priority 1 gas alarm highest priority ALM 1 Priority 2 gas alarm ALM 2 Priority 3 gas alarm ALM 3 TWA alarm lowest priority ALM TWA The last column shows instances of activation of the man down alarm In this example it can
23. etails of latching alarms NOTE For these changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button Alarm Muting To enable the muting feature on all device alarms check the Enable mutable alarms box See the aspida user manual for details of alarm muting NOTE For these changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button Man down Alarm WARNING Ensure that you read the section relating to the man down alarm feature in the aspida user manual before enabling this feature To enable the man down detection feature check the Enable man down alarm box This option will instruct the device to begin detecting movement and enable the ultra loud sounder in the case where no movement is detected over a period of time This will also enable the panic alarm feature NOTE For these changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button Alarms Quiet available on the Sub Aspida only To disable the audible annunciation on all device alarms uncheck the Audible alarms box See the aspida user manual for details of audible alarms NOTE For these changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 13 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software
24. g Period 30 seconds Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Reading and Saving Settings A IMPORTANT Any changes made to settings on the Device Settings and the Sensor Settings pages will not modify the settings on the Analox aspida until they are saved to the device To save any changes to settings click the Save Settings button as shown IZ Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 4 Found devices NALO PG001020 looking after the sir VOU breathe g i Device Settings Device Settings Device Information Date And Time 09 08 2010 15 40 iU Serial number PGOO1020 Firmware version 6 0 Set Date And Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log Usemame Username Global Options Enable latching alarms Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Download Settings Save Settings Pl Save the current settings to the device Downloaded settings from device PGO01020 Clicking the Save Settings button will now give a prompt to confirm the save Save settings P Are you sure vou wish to save Ehe current settings to the device Doing so will over write any previous settings WARNING Confirming the save will overwrite the device s previous settings Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 8 looking after the air YOU bre
25. gnostic file Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 20 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Maintenance Carbon Dioxide Calibration This section deals only with the calibration of the carbon dioxide sensor if fitted Oxygen calibration is performed using the on device fresh air calibration as described in the aspida user manual The carbon dioxide sensor should be recalibrated every twelve months When a calibration is due a reminder will be shown on the aspida display see aspida user manual for details A WARNING A full carbon dioxide calibration requires first a calibration on a zero carbon dioxide gas i e 100 Nitrogen and then a span calibration on a span gas 4 5 carbon dioxide Calibration due reminders will only reset once a zero and span calibration have been performed in the same calibration session NOTE During the calibration process gas alarms and range fault alarms may be triggered due to the use of calibration gasses This is normal and any spurious alarms can be acknowledged muted For calibration the following equipment is required aspida unit USB cable aspida configuration software aspida calibration adapter dual or single Analox supplied zero calibration gas 100 nitrogen Analox supplied span calibration gas 4 5 carbon dioxide nitrogen balance Analox supplied gas regulator User supplied gasses may be u
26. h the program and up to two usernames can be registered to a single aspida to support shared device usage Different members of the aspida family may have different capabilities and these variations are noted where relevant System Requirements The Analox aspida configuration software has the following system requirements to run Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 Supporting software e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or higher Included on the CD or available from http www microsoft com Hardware e AUSB port Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 2 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Installation of the Program The following step by step guide explains how to install the Analox aspida configuration software onto a Microsoft Windows based PC Ensure that any Analox aspida units are disconnected from the computer Insert the Analox aspida software CD into the CD drive Browse the Analox aspida software disk and run the file named setup exe The setup program will begin by checking that you have the Microsoft NET Framework installed on you computer If it is not installed on the system the setup program will prompt you to install the Microsoft NET Framework from the CD Follow the instructions given by the setup program to complete the installatio
27. he other end of the USB cable to a USB port on the PC Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 6 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual On connection to the PC the aspida will power up if it is not already switched on The USB symbol will be displayed on the aspida screen in place of the battery icon as shown below The program will recognise the device and an icon representing the device will appear in the found device box at the top of the window The serial number of the device will be displayed below the device icon The current settings will be downloaded from the device and the device settings tab will be displayed WA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices PRADIG lanking after the sir YOL breathe Device Settings Sensor Settings Download Data log Download Settings Save Settings Device Settings Device Information Seral number PGA01161 Firmware version 1 8 User Registration Enable User 1 Username Global Options Enable latching alarms Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Audible alarms PDownloaded settings From device PGA0116 eee Options available on the Sub Aspida only ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Bai Date nd Time 13 05 2010 12 17 Set Date And Time Enable User HZ Username Lagging ptians Loggin
28. ida device to be upgraded 2 Open the Analox aspida software 3 Onthe main window right click the device you wish to upgrade in the Found devices bar If an upgrade is available then an Upgrade Firmware option will appear Note If no upgrades are available then this option will not be available Select this option with a left click Analox ida Confiquration Software v4 2 A nig Faund devices Upgrade Firmware Sensor Settings zi Download Datatog Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PGAO1276 4 The aspida Firmware Upgrade window will appear Take note of the warning text before proceeding To proceed click the drop down box and select the appropriate upgrade to perform Click Program to begin the process Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 29 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual VA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v4 2 Aspida Firmware Upgrade ts Waming This feature can be used to reprogram the Aspida device with diferent firmware Please read the re programming to follow the instuction correctly may result in the lass of device settings or cause the device to become nonfunctional Upgrade RES Sub Aspida vX X to v8 0 upgrade Device Settings Sensor Settings Datadog Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PGAO1276 5 Afinal warning window
29. ill be exported as a standard CSV file Select the file save location using the pop up save window Save Data Log C3 data logs My Recent Documents File name datalog Save My Network Save as type CSV files Cancel ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 17 Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Click Save and the download will begin The download progress window will show the progress of the download as well as the estimated time remaining for the download to complete To cancel the download at any time close the download progress window Data log Download SESE EERE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE Time remaining lt 1 min When the download is complete confirmation will be displayed in the status bar of the main window as shown below Clearing the Data log Occasionally after downloading a data log it may be desirable to clear the data log memory This will reset the data log to zero log entries This may be useful if data logs are downloaded frequently Clearing the log each time will lead to smaller and quicker log downloads as previously downloaded data will not be downloaded again NOTE It is not necessary to clear the data log at all If the log memory becomes full the device will simply begin to overwrite the very earliest log ensuring that the data logged on the unit remains as up to date as possib
30. le To clear the data log right click on the Download Datalog button in the left button bar and select the Reset Data log option from the drop down menu A confirmation box will be presented before the data log is cleared KA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v2 1 Found devices PGA011 61 io an Device Settings Device Settings Device Information Date And Time Serial number FGAD1161 13 05 2010 12 26 Firmware version 1 8 Set Date And Time User Registration Sensor Settings Enahle lleer H1 1 Enable User 2 Download Date Download Data lag I Username Reset Data log Export diagnostic information LoggingU ptions C Enable latching alarms Logging Period 30 seconds vt Enable mutable alarms C Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Save Settings Downloaded settings From device PS401161 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 18 looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Selecting different logging periods available on the Sub Aspida only The Analox aspida configuration software allows the device to be configured to log the sensor data at different intervals to allow data to be captured over a longer period To select a different data log resolution click on the Logging Period dropdown box in the Logging Options pane and select the desired
31. mp pida unit 1 Locate the calibration adapter in the Aspida unit s gaz ports and press down gently to ensure a seal is made 2 Ensure that the adapter s bridging tube is firmly attached 3 Connect the gas tube between ane end of the calibration adapter and the outlet of the gas regulator Cancel 10 Follow the instructions on screen to set up the calibration adapter and piping Ensure that there are no foreign objects or material in either of the aspida s gas ports The calibration adapter should be aligned with the gas ports and pressed firmly into place to form a seal Ensure that the calibration adapter s bridging tube is fitted firmly between the two inner tubes of the adapter Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 23 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 11 Click Next to continue The following window will be shown Calibration Wizard Set the gas flow Adjust the rate of gas flow from the regulator 1 Slowly open the valve by rotating it counterclockwise 2 Make small adjustments to the flow valve until the flow Indicator ball is located between the two lines on the flow meter 12 Follow the instructions on screen to begin the gas flow across the sensors Slowly open the regular valve until the gas begins to flow Adjust the rate of flow until the indicator ball sits between the two lines on the regulator
32. n of the Microsoft NET Framework 5 Next the setup program will begin to install the Analox aspida configuration software The following screen will be displayed AOON ws N i Analox Aspida Configuration Software Welcome to the Analox Aspida Configuration Software Setup Wizard The installer will quide vou through the steps required to install amp nalas amp spida Configuration Software an pour computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright aw and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel 6 Click the Next button to continue Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 3 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 7 The installer will now prompt you to provide an install location for the software as shown below If the default location is not desired use the browse button to provide a different install location The option is also given to make this installation available for the user logged in only or for all users of the computer iy Analox Aspida Configuration Software Select Installation Folder The installer will install Analox amp spida Configuration Software to the following folder Ta install in this folder click Next
33. r YOU breathe Date And Time 02 04 2012 11 19 Set Date And Time Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Usemame Usemame Global Options Logging Options Enable latching alarms Logging Period 20 seconds Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PGAOT276 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 31 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe
34. sed in which case a pressure regulator set to approx 1Bar and flow meter or other flow regulation method must be used to provide a sample flow of 0 5 to 1 litre per min to the calibration adapter The calibration adapter should be connected to the regulator flowmeter by flexible pipe I D 4mm on one spigot of the flow adapter with fittings adaptors to suit the user supplied regulator flowmeter at the other end Analox cannot normally supply gas overseas A NOTE The tolerance of the calibration gasses directly affects the accuracy of the instrument measurement and use of wide tolerance gasses for calibration may result in the instrument not achieving the stated accuracy on gas measurement To calibrate the sensor 1 Run the aspida configuration software and connect to the aspida unit 2 Click Sensor Settings and select the carbon dioxide sensor 3 Click the button Calibrate in the box Sensor Tools Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 21 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual 4 The calibration wizard start page will be displayed as shown below Calibration Wizard Carbon Dioxide Calibration Welcome ta the Carbon Dioxide sensor calibration wizard Please consult the user manual before attempting a calibration WARHING Failure to follow the calibration instructions fully may result in an incorrect calibration lea
35. ter from the aspida by gripping the body of the adapter and lifting it away from the device Do not lift the adapter by its tubing Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 27 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Oxygen Sensor Replacement After 15 months of service the oxygen cell on an aspida will need to be replaced if fitted The procedure for changing the sensor is described in the aspida user manual After the sensor has been replaced the sensor replacement due reminder will continue to flash on the aspida display This reminder must be reset using the aspida configuration software The sensor will also need recalibration after changing A WARNING Do not reset the replacement due date unless a new sensor has been fitted Doing so may mean that reminders will not be given for a sensor which is overdue replacement which may result in inaccurate operation of oxygen monitoring To reset the sensor replacement reminder first run the aspida configuration software and connect to the device Click Sensor Settings and select the oxygen sensor The oxygen sensor information will be displayed as shown below Click the S button and then click OK on the subsequent window to reset the replacement due date ZA Analox Aspida Configuration Software v1 0 Found devices NALO PGAOOOO002 looking after the air YOL breedhe g Sensor Settings Device
36. und devices NALO PGA01161 looking after the aic YOU breethe g Device Settings Date nd Time Device Settings Device Information 19 05 2010 12 26 iU Serial number PGA01161 Firmware version 1 8 Set Date nd Time Sensor Settings User Registration Enable User 1 Enable User 2 Download Data log Usemame E Jones Usemame B SmitH Global Options LogaingOptions Enable latching alarms Logging Period 30 seconds Enable mutable alarms Enable man down alarm Audible alarms Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings From device PGAO1161 If 2 usernames are to be registered check the Enable User 2 box after first checking the Enable User 1 box This will enable both username text boxes The two desired usernames should be entered into these text boxes maximum 15 characters per username NOTE For these changes to take effect remember to save the settings to the device using the Save Settings button NOTE Changes made to the device usernames will not take effect until the next time the device is switched on Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 12 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Global Alarm Settings Alarms Latching To enable the latching feature on all device alarms check the Enable latching alarms box See the aspida device user manual for d
37. will appear This is the last opportunity to cancel the process Select OK to proceed 6 The process will now erase the current firmware of the device and proceed to load the A firmware update WARNING If the USB cable is disconnected during this time the device will become non functional Ensure communications are retained between device and computer until a success message is shown V Analox Aspida Configuration Software v4 2 Found devices NALO PGAD1276 Innkirsg after the air YORU breethe Device Settings Sensor Settings Upgrade in progress Do not disconnect the device Download Datadog Download Settings Save Settings Downloaded settings from device PGA01276 Document Ref PGA 802 10 April 2012 Page 30 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe Analox aspida Configuration Software User Manual Note If the upgrade is not possible an error message will be shown This can occur if the upgrade version of firmware is already loaded onto the device or if the current device version is higher than the upgrade version The upgrade may also fail to proceed if the upgrade is not appropriate for the type of aspida connected 7 After a successful upgrade left click the device in the Found devices bar This will show the firmware version currently loaded in the device Ya Analox Aspida Configuration Software v4 2 Faund devices ANALOX Innkirsg sfer the ai
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