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v1.x FitPlus™ Fit Test Software User`s Manual

1. 28 Using the Database een 29 Open and Updating the Default Database 29 Updating the People Database 30 Updating the Respirator enne 33 Updating the Protocol 36 Viewing the Fit Test e Eo eR tr ERU RC Dee 39 Changing the Default Database 44 Creating New Default Database 46 Using the PORTACOUNT MENU d qr tes eg Sted 47 Conducting Test er ete ER E e 47 Displaying Realtime Fit Factors 47 Performing Daily PORTACOUNT Checks 49 Usine Report b rh per 51 Report Examples m o RR pt dads AE RIDE DI REOR GER Shag 57 Example 1 Next Due Report niece ettet tt i bere ee pce eite ene deposits 57 Example 2 Single Page Fit Test Report sese ener nennen rennen 57 Example 3 User Defined Repotts erbe nune derer Electa 58 Example 4 Reports Based on FitPlus for DOS Data 58 Using the Setup EP QUEEN qur P hice 59 Selecting the Communications
2. DAF NORMAL BREATHING Time MEE seconds NORMAL BREATH DEEP BREATHING Ambient 3124 HEAD SIDE SID Mask 8 0 HEAD UP AND 004 TALKING Lmewres NORMAL BREATH PASS LEVEL 100 nai SE Figure 3 9 Fit Test Step 5 1 Click on the Start button The fit test begins immediately and the first exercise description appears in large type The elapsed exercise time appears in the Time box As each exercise is completed the results appear in the grid at the lower left of the screen The Ambient and Mask fields show the ambient and mask particle concentrations as they are measured 2 FitPlus prompts you when it begins a new exercise The exercises proceed one after another without pause 3 When the fit test is complete the main portion of the dialog box displays either a pass or fail status The grid at the lower left of the screen displays the results of each exercise and the overall fit factor You can now begin a new fit test on another person by clicking on the New test button redo the test on the same person respirator by clicking on the Redo test button cancel fit testing by clicking on the Cancel button or view the detailed fit test record by clicking on the View record button 16 Chapter 3 Alternate Step 5 Manual Entry If you clicked on the Manual button in Step 4 the Manual Entry Step 5 of 6 screen appear
3. 9 8 1 1 2 1 1 Related 1 2 2 AENEAN A EE E vi Moeaa a EA EA EE Ea e bnc Aa bte evi EE Eaa 1 Introducing FitPlus For Windows Fit Test Software sesssseseseseceesoroesesecoeeesosoesesecoceesoesesececoesororseseceeossoee 1 FitPlus for Windows Features iieaoe a E a aA Rr ne 1 FitPl s tor Windows ht ie e EET ea e 1 GHAPTER 3 Getting Started d Qn 3 Installing FitPlus for Windows Software reete 3 Hardware Requirements 3 Software Requiremints d oer iet rit etl tete edens 3 Installation Procedures zit PER E ERES ete eS RET dE 3 Installing FitPlus for Windows with Windows 3 Installing FitPlus for Windows with Windows 4 Connecting the PORTACOUNT Plus i ine cir te rbd rep i RU RD meet p rd 4 Using the 25 pin Cable with the 25 pin Computer 4 Using the 25 pin Cable with the 9 pin Computer 4 Using the 9 pin Cable with the 9
4. CUSTOM Add gt Figure 4 22 Select Fields to Use for Sorting Dialog Box 54 Chapter 4 to Inchade in Rocoz Selected Hi Select Records eth FAND ic CE Fous Heck Heal gt Cancel Help Figure 4 23 Select Records to Include in Report Dialog Box Repost Title ptsonal 1 5 gt Cancel Help Figure 4 24 Rename Report Title Optional Dialog Box Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 55 56 Select Databade Database database database Fit best database Daly check database 4 Back Carcel Help Figure 4 25 Select Database Dialog Box Selec Fields to Report bor Field to im Aapa LAS THAHE COM PAB t Aemove lt Hack gt Carmel Figure 4 26 Select Fields to Include in Report Dialog Box Chapter 4 When you display reports using View report button described in above table first record in the report appears on the screen All reports have a Next and a Close option in the menu bar across the
5. 59 Changing the Default Fit Test Options essere nennen eene nennen nennen 60 Automatic Save and Automatic 61 Automatic Termination eet eR te es ite qp eU Lr E ees 61 Signature 61 FIGURE 3 1 FIGURE 3 2 FIGURE 3 3 FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE 3 5 FIGURE 3 6 FIGURE 3 7 FIGURE 3 8 FIGURE 3 9 FITPLUS FOR WINDOWS MAIN MENU DAILY CHECKS DIALOG BOX SELECT A PERSON STEP 1 SELECT A RESPIRATOR STEP 2 RESPIRATOR DETAILS DIALOG BOX SELECT A PROTOCOL STEP 3 PROTOCOL DETAILS DIALOG BOX INFORMATION STEP 4 OF 6 FIT TEST STEP 5 Figures FIGURE 3 10 MANUAL ENTRY ALTERNATE STEP 5 FIGURE 3 11 FIT TEST RECORD FIGURE 4 1 FIGURE 4 2 FIGURE 4 3 FIGURE 4 4 FIGURE 4 5 FIGURE 4 6 FIGURE 4 7 FIGURE 4 8 FIGURE 4 9 FIGURE 4 10 FIGURE 4 11 FIGURE 4 12 FIGURE 4 13 FIGURE 4 14 FIGURE 4 15 FIGURE 4 16 FIGURE 4 17 FIGURE 4 18 FIGURE 4 19 FIGURE 4 20 FIGURE 4 21 FIGURE 4 22 FIGURE 4 23 FIGURE 4 24 FIGURE 4 25 FIGURE 4 26 FIGURE 4 28 FIGURE 4 29 MAIN MENU TOOLBAR BUTTONS COPY DATABASE DIALOG BOX SELECT SOURCE DATABASE FILE DIALOG BOX MERGE DATABASES DIALOG BOX EXPORT DATABASE DIALOG BOX SELECT DESTINATION FILE DIALOG BOX EXPORT DATABASE PEOPLE DATABASE DIALOG BOX DATABASE SEARCH DIALOG BOX RESPIRATOR DATABASE DIALOG BOX PROTOCOL DATABASE DIALOG BOX FIT TEST D
6. Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Boldface Menu options and dialog box fields are shown in boldface type Bm Key names such as R are shown in keyboard type Underline Menu items be selected with the mouse or by pressing the A key and the shortcut key for the menu or option The shortcut key is underlined on the screen display and in this manual For example to select the File menu you can press Related Publications When using this manual and FitPlus for Windows software you may need to refer to your Windows or Windows 95 documentation You may also need to refer to the TSI PORTACOUNT Plus Operation and Service Manual Trademarks Microsoft Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PORTACOUNT is a registered trademark of TSI Incorporated FitPlus is a trademark of TSI Incorporated vi Chapter 1 Introducing FitPlus For Windows Test Software FitPlus for Windows fit test software runs under either Windows 3 x or Windows 95 The software is designed for use with the PORTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 and expands the features available with the DOS based version of FitPlus software This chapter introduces the FitPlus for Windows features and briefly describes the tasks you can perform with the software FitPlus for Windows Features In addition to the Windows interface features provided by FitPlus for Windows include e Sele
7. Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures This chapter provides the basic procedures you follow to conduct a fit test using FitPlus for Windows software These procedures begin by default when you open the software The chapter discusses what you must do before you begin fit testing and presents the dialog boxes you must fill in to complete a fit test The dialog boxes are easy to fill in by following the information on the screen However if you need additional information each dialog box is discussed in detail in Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options If this is the first time you have used FitPlus for Windows you must also set the COM communications port and set up the fit test options for automatically saving fit test results automatically printing fit test results and automatically terminating fit tests You must do this before you begin fit testing Basic instructions for completing these tasks appear in the next section FitPlus for Windows always starts in daily check mode TSI Incorporated strongly recommends that you run daily checks of the PORTACOUNT Plus before you run the first fit test Each fit test includes five steps Selecting a person to be fit tested from the People database Selecting a respirator from the Respirator database Selecting an exercise protocol from the Protocol database Entering mask size and operator identification information Running the fit test Ruta
8. File name Folders Newinto txt __ _ Save file as type Tab delimited 7 txt Figure 4 7 Select destination file Dialog Box Export Database Exiting FitPlus for Windows Software To exit the program open the File menu and click on Exit The main FitPlus window closes terminating the application 28 Chapter 4 Using the Database Menu FitPlus for Windows uses four types of database files People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test The Database menu allows you to open the database files add new data to these database files change the default database file or create a new database file All database files carry the dbf extension The default files supplied with FitPlus for Windows software are People dbf Respirator dbf Protocol dbf and Fittest dbf The default databases are the databases used for fit testing In other words Step 1 of a fit test uses the default people database Step 2 uses the default respirator database Step 3 uses the default protocol database and the fit test results are stored in the default fit test database The only way you can change a default database is by using the Setup Create Default Filenames option described later in this section Open and Updating the Default Database Files To open one of the database files click on the Database menu select Open and select one of the four database files People Respirator Protocol or
9. When the Step 4 dialog box appears the mask size and operator fields are blank Figure 3 8 You must fill in these fields before the FitPlus software will let you continue Information step 4 o1 oUF WIN Fl TSELE TEES T Operator ROGER JONES Test Date 12 04 1996 Test Time 1124 Due Date 12 04 1997 Figure 3 8 Information Step 4 of 6 1 Fill in the Mask Size field For example SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE This is a required field 2 in your name in the Operator field This is a required field Override the Pass Level and Due Date by typing in new information if necessary 4 Click on the Next button to proceed to Step 5 g3 Note The default setting for data input is PORTACOUNT If you wish to input data manually click on Manual When you click on the Next button the Manual Entry Step 5 Figure 3 7 screen appears You can use this screen to fill in information from a fit test conducted without the computer Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 15 Step 5 Conducting the Fit Test The Step 5 dialog box Figure 3 9 is not active until you begin the fit test by clicking the Start button Before you click on the Start button make sure the PORTACOUNT sample tube is connected to the respirator and the test subject is ready to begin the exercise protocol immediately Refer to the PORTACOUNT Plus Operation and Service Manual if you need additional information Tesi Step
10. Filenames The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 16 Click on the button for the type of database file you wish to create The Select or create default database file dialog box appears Figure 4 17 Follow these instructions to create a new default database file The instructions are the same for all database types 1 Click on the File name field of the Select database file dialog box Enter the name of your new database file Overwrite the name already in the box if necessary You do not need to include the dbf file extension 2 Click on the OK button The Setup Create Default Filenames dialog box reappears with the new database name in the field next to the appropriate button 3 Click on the OK button to return to the main menu Open the Database menu and select Open choosing the type of database file you just created The database opens and displays a blank record 4 Complete all the necessary fields in the new record Refer to the tables earlier in this chapter for descriptions of the fields When you are finished click on the New button to display another blank record 5 Add all your new records After you have added the last record click on OK The main menu reappears To view your new file select the appropriate database type using Open from the Database menu The first record of your new file appears in the database dialog box 46 Chapter 4 Using the PortaCount Menu FitPlus for Win
11. FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING REASSEMBLY OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE SELLER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED The purchaser and all users are deemed to have accepted the terms of this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended or modified nor may any of its terms be waived except by a writing signed by an authorized representative of Seller U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252 227 7013 and the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 52 227 19 Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Health and Safety Instruments customer service department at 800 926 8378 USA or 001 612 490 2760 International The installation program used to install FitPlus for Windows INSTALL is based on licensed software provided by Knowledge Dy
12. Fit Test The first record in the default database appears If you want to work on another database that is not currently defined as the default click on the Open button and select another database from the Select Database File dialog box Note Each of the four database files is described in a separate section below Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 29 Updating the People Database File The People Database dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default people database Figure 4 8 sorted by last name If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new record in the fields in the People Information section of the dialog box You can also change any of the displayed information for any existing record by overwriting these fields PEOPLE PEOPLE DE Figure 4 8 People Database Dialog Box 30 Chapter 4 The following table describes function of each of the buttons or fields the People Database dialog box New button Delete button Duplicate button Search button ID Number field Clicking on the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Clicking on the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click on Yes the record is deleted permanently Clicking
13. Rename Report Title Optional dialog box Click Next and choose the type of database you wish to take the data from The report will obtain data from the default database Click the Next button to choose the fields to include in the report The report will be structured in columns with one field per column The first field in the list is used for column one the second field for column two and so forth Click Next and select the fields to use for sorting the report Click Next and select the records to include in the report Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report Note If you want to change the database used for the report click on Database File and select a different one Example 4 Reports Based on FitPlus for DOS Data Files Follow the steps below to generate a report based on a FitPlus for DOS database file 1 23 58 Open Report menu and choose Select Report From Report List dialog box select DOS Fit Test Database Click on Database File to choose a FitPlus for DOS database file You can usually find these files in the FitPlus directory on your hard drive The most commonly used file name is testdata dbf When you have chosen the file click on OK Click on Modify Report and select a field to sort on Click Next and choose All Records or Selected Records from the Select Records to Include in Report dialog box Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report A one page report from each fit
14. drive A 2 Choose Run from the Start menu 3 Type A SETUP in the Open bar 4 Click on OK 5 Follow the installation instructions on the screen The setup procedure creates the TSI Products group if it is not already present on your PC When you select Programs from your Start menu TSI Products appears on the list Highlight TSI products and then select FitPlus for Windows Connecting the PORTACOUNT Plus The PORTACOUNT Plus connects to the serial port on your computer The PORTACOUNT Plus is shipped with an RS 232 interface cable with an 8 pin RJ 45 modular connector on one end and a 25 or 9 pin female connector marked COMPUTER the other end Do not confuse this with the TSI printer cable which has a 9 pin male connector and is marked PRINTER As many computers have more than one serial port and may have either 25 pin or 9 pin connectors TSI supplies an adapter with the PORTACOUNT Plus to adapt the connector if necessary Follow the instructions below to connect your PORTACOUNT Plus to your computer Note IBM PC compatible serial ports always have pins male on the computer side Ports with holes female are not serial ports Using the 25 pin Cable with the 25 pin Computer Port 1 Plug 25 pin RS 232 cable into the 25 pin connector on the back of your computer 2 Tighten the keeper screws to prevent the cable from accidentally disconnecting 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the Data Port
15. located on the back of the PORTACOUNT Plus Using the 25 pin Cable with the 9 pin Computer Port 1 Connect the small end of the adapter to the 9 pin serial port connector on your computer 2 Tighten the keeper screws to prevent the cable from accidentally disconnecting 3 Connect the 25 pin RS 232 cable to the 25 pin end of the adapter 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the Data Port located on the back of the PORTACOUNT Plus Using the 9 pin Cable with the 9 pin Computer Port 1 Plug the 9 pin RS 232 cable into 9 pin connector on the back of your computer 2 Tighten the keeper screws to prevent the cable from accidentally disconnecting 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the Data Port located on the back of the PORTACOUNT Plus 4 Chapter 2 Using the 9 pin Cable with the 25 Port 1 2 3 4 Connect the large end of the adapter to the 25 pin serial port connector on your computer Tighten the keeper screws to prevent the cable from accidentally disconnecting Connect the 9 pin RS 232 cable to the 9 pin end of the adapter Plug the other end of the cable into the Data Port located on the back of the PORTACOUNT Plus Setting Up the PonTACouwr Plus Before you begin fit testing you also need to set up the PORTACOUNT Plus The PORTACOUNT Plus Operation and Service Manual contains the instructions you need if you are not already familiar with setting up the instrument Getting Started Chapter 2
16. ATABASE DIALOG BOX PROTOCOL INFORMATION RESPIRATOR INFORMATION COMPLETE FIT TEST RESULTS SETUP CREATE DEFAULT DATABASE FILENAMES DIALOG BOX SELECT OR CREATE DEFAULT DATABASE DIALOG BOX REAL TIME FIT FACTOR DISPLAY DIALOG BOX DAILY CHECKS DIALOG BOX DAILY CHECKS SETTINGS DIALOG BOX REPORT LIST DIALOG BOX SELECT FIELDS TO USE FOR SORTING DIALOG BOX SELECT RECORDS TO INCLUDE IN REPORT DIALOG BOX RENAME REPORT TITLE OPTIONAL DIALOG BOX SELECT DATABASE DIALOG BOX SELECT FIELDS TO INCLUDE IN REPORT DIALOG BOX COMMUNICATIONS PORT DIALOG BOX FIT TEST OPTIONS DIALOG BOX iii iv About this Manual Introduction This manual describes how to install set up and use FitPlus for Windows Fit Test Software version 1 1 and higher FitPlus for Windows is intended for use with the PORTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 Instructions for setting up the PORTACOUNT with FitPlus software appear in Chapter 3 Getting Started Organization This manual is organized as follows Introducing FitPlus Introduces FitPlus for Windows Fit Test Software and describes its for Windows Fit Test functions and features Software Getting Started Provides instructions for installing the FitPlus software and setting up the PORTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 Conducting a Fit Provides the basic procedures for conducting a fit test Test Basic Procedures Using the FitPlus for Provides a detailed description of each of the FitPlus menu options Windows Menu Options
17. FitPlus for Windows Fit Test Software User s Manual December 1996 1980284 Rev FitPlus for Windows SHIP TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 USA U S Sales and Customer Service 800 926 8378 612 490 2760 Fax 612 490 2704 Fit Test Software User s Manual December 1996 1980284 Rev MAIL TO TSI Incorporated P O Box 64394 St Paul MN 55164 USA E mail address health safety tsi com Website http www tsi com INTERNATIONAL Sales and Customer Service 001 612 490 2760 Fax 001 612 490 2704 Copyright TSI Incorporated December 1996 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Box 64394 St Paul MN 55164 USA Fax No 612 490 2704 Limitation of Warranty and Liability Seller warrants that this product under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of twelve 12 months or the length of time specified in operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Batteries hot wire or hot film sensors and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment to the customer b With respect to any repair services rendered Seller warrants that the parts repair
18. If this is the first time you have used FitPlus for Windows your People and Respirator databases will be empty The instructions in this chapter and the information in Chapter 4 explain how to add records to the databases FitPlus for Windows provides a Protocol database which includes the most commonly used exercise protocols If your protocol is not in this database FitPlus also lets you add it Before you Begin the Fit Test Before you start the software you must make sure the PORTACOUNT Plus is connected to the computer is on and is operating properly Check cable connections to the PORTACOUNT Plus Ifthe PORTACOUNT Plus is not already running press the ON OFF key on the to begin 60 second warm up cycle Then start the software IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FIRST TIME USERS Start the software as described below EXCEPT do not run the Daily Checks Click the Cancel button in the Daily Checks dialog box When the Step 1 dialog box appears also click the Cancel button Then follow the steps below From the FitPlus main menu Figure 3 1 select Setup Communications Port Choose the correct Com port from the dialog box and click on OK Select Setup Fit Test Options Choose the options you want to apply to your fit tests from the dialog box and click on OK Select PORTACOUNT Daily Checks Run the daily checks Figure 3 2 When the checks are complete click on OK Select PORTACOUNT Fit Test The first fit test dialog b
19. TALKING Estude NORMAL BREATHING qi gt W HM Figure 4 13 Protocol Information Fit best dababadae Hespirator bnbormabion EJ Hodel 6000 Fit Factos Pasa Lewel HALF D nzcnplion 5000 HALF Figure 4 14 Respirator Information 42 Chapter 4 ELSE ELI Fil 4 MORMAL BREATHING DEEP BREATHING HEAD SIDE SIDE HEAD AMD DOWN 1030 nus wngMAL BREATHING Figure 4 15 Complete Fit Test Results Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options Fit Factos rs Level rou Overall Pace r 43 Changing Default Database Files The default databases are the databases you use for new fit tests Although you can have numerous databases in your database directories only those designated as the defaults are used for new fit tests To change the default database files open the Database menu and select Setup Create Default Filenames The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 16 Filenames Protected Protected Protected Protected Figure 4 16 Setup Create Default Database Filenames Dialog Box The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box displays the names of each of the defaul
20. automatically terminate fit testing and to include signature lines on reports Once you have made any changes to these options click on OK The dialog box closes the options are changed and the main menu reappears 60 Chapter 4 Automatic Save and Automatic Print To change the Automatic Save and Automatic Print options click on the options you want Automatic Save allows you to Save every fit test regardless of the end result except manually terminated fit tests Save passed fit tests only e Never save fit tests Automatic Print allows you to Print all fit tests automatically at the end of each test Print passed fit tests only automatically at the end of each test e Never print automatically You must have the printer attached to the computer with the power on during fit testing to use the autoprint options Automatic Termination Automatic termination allows you to terminate a fit test when only one exercise fails or when it is certain that the overall fit factor will fail Failed Exercise Technically it is possible to fail an exercise but still pass the overall test If you want to require that all exercises pass select the Failed Exercise box Failed Overall FitPlus for Windows always warns you when a fit test in progress is progressing so poorly that a passing fit factor is impossible The fit test continues as usual until the last exercise is complete The fit test then fails If you would like to ter
21. ay your modified report All changes to your reports are saved TO MODIFY USER DEFINED REPORTS If you selected a user defined report to modify the Rename Report Title Optional dialog box appears Figure 4 24 Type a name for the report if you wish and click on Next The Select Database dialog box appears Figure 4 25 Choose the type of database you wish to associate with this report and click on Next The Select Fields to Include in Report dialog box appears Figure 4 26 Choose the fields you want in your report and click on Next The Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box appears Refer to the beginning of this Modify Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 53 View Report button Clicking on this button displays the first record in the selected report Click on Next to view the next record in the report Click on Close to return to the Report List dialog box To select another database refer to the Database File button description above Print Report button Clicking on this button sends the selected report to your designated printer The entire multi page report is printed If you want to print selected records only refer to the Modify report button description above Clicking on this button closes the Report List dialog box Help button Clicking on this button accesses the FitPlus online help information Fields to Wen Sat Sebection Available Fields bor Soit Fields to fer net
22. box appears it shows the exercise protocol that was last used Figure 3 6 Note If this is the first time you have used FitPlus for Windows software the dialog box displays the most commonly used 6 exercise protocol named Default The protocols are listed in alphabetical order Figure 3 6 Select Protocol Step 3 If you wish to use this protocol click the Next button Otherwise 1 Click on the Protocols field arrow to display all the exercise protocols in the database Use the scroll bar to find the protocol you want Note If the name of the protocol you want to use is not in the database or if the record is blank click on the New button and create new record 2 Click on the selected protocol name to display it in the Protocols field If you wish to see details for this protocol click on the Show Detail box to display the Protocol details dialog box Figure 3 7 3 Click on the Next button to proceed to Step 4 Note FitPlus for Windows remembers the protocol you last used and defaults to that protocol for the next fit test If you always use the same protocol this saves you from searching for it over and over again Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 13 DEFAULT _ DEFAULT NORMAL EREATHING feo DEEPeREATHING fo toso fo oc NORMAL BREATHING Figure 3 7 Protocol Details Dialog Box 14 Chapter 3 Step 4 Information
23. cords field displays a list of all the records in the database file It is used to select a record for display Custom fields 1 2 3 Displays any user defined data you may wish to keep track of and 4 Open button Clicking on the Open button displays the Select people database file dialog box You can select another file for editing However this does not change the default people database for fit test purposes Clicking on the OK button closes the dialog box Help button Clicking on the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Database Search Text to search far CHISE Date to search through DARD LAS THAME ELDRIDGE AE IDNUMHEF FIRS NAME LUMPANT ELDRIDGE cancel Figure 4 9 Database Search Dialog Box 32 Chapter 4 Updating the Respirator Database The Respirator Database dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default respirator database Figure 4 10 sorted by description You use the Sorted Records field to display and select any existing respirator record If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new respirator in the Respirator Information section of the dialog box You can also change the displayed information for any existing record by updating the appropriate fields teapirobor Database fi Figu
24. ction of the person to be fit tested from a database using a mouse You no longer have to re key the same names again and again e Separate databases for employees respirators exercise protocols and fit test results You also can merge databases and can add fit test data manually e Expanded report capabilities including a tickler feature indicating who is due for a fit test There is also a single page report for each test subject user designed reports and other reports e Automated daily diagnostic checks real time fit factor display for use in employee respirator training e A database locking capability to prevent tampering FitPlus for Windows Tasks FitPlus for Windows software allows you to perform the following tasks Each task is described briefly Instructions for performing these tasks appear in Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test and Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options The tasks are e Conducting a fit test FitPlus for Windows software opens in daily check mode followed automatically by the first step of the fit test Fit testing comprises five basic steps selecting a test subject selecting a respirator selecting an exercise protocol entering mask size and operator information and running the fit test An optional sixth step lets you view the fit test results before beginning the next test These steps are discussed in detail in Chapter 3 e Performing daily diagnostic checks You can run diagnost
25. dialog box 3 Using your mouse select the name of the source database you wish to merge data from If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click on the OK button The Merge Databases dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in 4 Click on the Browse button under Merge Source Database Into The Select destination database file dialog box appears This dialog box looks exactly like the Select source database dialog box and functions in the same way 5 Select the name of the database you wish to merge data into Search for the database if it does not appear in the list The file must already exist or you cannot execute the merge function Click on the OK button The Merge Databases dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination databases filled in 6 Click on the Merge Databases button under Execute The data is copied from the source database and added to the destination database The source database is not altered If you wish to cancel the Merge Databases procedure at any time click on the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the previously displayed dialog box If you are on a network click on the Network button
26. dows software allows you to run daily diagnostic tests and provides real time fit factor displays for use in employee respirator training Both of these selections are available from the PORTACOUNT menu The PORTACOUNT menu also includes a Fit Test selection Conducting a Fit Test To begin the fit test open the PORTACOUNT menu and select Fit test The Select a Person Step 1 of 5 dialog box appears The fit test procedure is identical to the procedure described in Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures Please refer to Chapter 3 for additional information If you need specific field descriptions the fields on the dialog box for Step 1 and on the detailed dialog boxes for Steps 2 and 3 are described in the previous section of this chapter Opening and Updating the Current Default Database Files These dialog boxes correspond to the People Respirator and Protocol database dialog boxes Figures 4 8 4 10 and 4 11 Chapter 3 provides information for Steps 4 and 5 Displaying Real time Fit Factors FitPlus for Windows software allows you to display real time fit factors to assist in employee respirator training This allows a person to experiment with respirator straps and fit while watching the effect in real time The person then learns how each adjustment affects the fit and learns how to achieve a fit that is comfortable and has minimum leakage This feature is intended for classroom training and should not be used immediately be
27. ds in this dialog box are display only you cannot modify them Database LAARA IN AT ES TAAN TES ID Number 173 45 5789 Last SMITH First HN Company TZ CORPORATION Location JANESVILLE PLANT Deke 12 04 1916 PORTACOUNT 51172 NextTestin Months TestTime 112 Operator ROGER JONES Date 90 04 1998 Pesetevel l SS Protocol DEFAULT 0 0 customs Mask Size SMALL Overall Pass meam SA coronar a View Figure 4 12 Fit Test Database Dialog Box You can display a new record by clicking on the arrow next to the Sorted Records field and selecting a new record from the resulting list You can also click on the Search button at the bottom of the screen to display a dialog box that allows you to select a specific fit test record The following table describes the function of each button and field in the Fit Test Database dialog box It also indicates whether or not you can modify the field Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 39 Companyfidd Y Displays the company name of the fit test subject Y Displays the division or department name of the fit test subject Test Time field Displays the time the fit test began Respirator field Sorted Records field Clicking on the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field d
28. e another database if you wish The number of records included in the highlighted report appears in the field under the list The following table describes each of the fields and buttons in the Report List dialog box Report List field Number of Records field Database File button 52 Displays the names of the reports provided by FitPlus for Windows Displays the number of records contained in the report highlighted in the Report List field Clicking on the Database File button opens the Select database file Figure 4 17 dialog box and allows you to choose another database for report purposes The Select database file dialog box is described previously in the Changing the Default Database Files section Note Selecting another database in this dialog box does not permanently change the default database used for fit testing If you do select another file for report purposes and click on the OK button the new filename then appears at the top of the Report List dialog box Chapter 4 Modify Report button Clicking on this button displays the Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box Figure 4 22 This dialog box lets you select fields to use for sorting reports To select a new field 1 Use your mouse to highlight the sort field name on the left hand list You can add more than one field if you wish Note that the right hand list has lt end of list gt highlighted Any fields you add to the list appear at the end
29. e display pauses periodically while the PORTACOUNT takes an ambient reading Clicking on the Restart button forces a new ambient reading immediately 48 Chapter 4 Performing Daily Checks Daily checks consist of the particle check zero check and maximum fit factor check There is also an optional valve check TSI Incorporated strongly recommends daily checks of the PORTACOUNT before you begin fit testing FitPlus for Windows software provides a very easy way for you to complete these checks Daily Check results are automatically recorded in a database named daily dbf This database is located in the directory that holds the FitPlus for Windows executable files usually C FPWIN FitPlus for Windows automatically initiates the daily checks when you first start the program The PORTACOUNT must be on and the 60 second countdown must be completed for this to work You may click Cancel to skip the checks To start the daily checks manually open the PORTACOUNT menu and select Daily Checks The Daily Checks dialog box appears Figure 4 19 Checks Hemove HEPA mask Pree start begin parbichs chock Figure 4 19 Daily Checks Dialog Box The dialog box instructs you to remove the HEPA filter or mask and press Start Once you click on the Start button the daily check process begins and the status appears in the middle of the dialog box with the elapsed time in seconds appearing in the bar at the b
30. e name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows browse techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name of the file to be copied must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click on the OK button The Copy Database dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in 22 Chapter 4 4 Click Browse button under Select Destination Database The Select destination database file dialog box appears This dialog box looks exactly like the Select source database file dialog box and functions in the same way 5 The name of the source database file appears in the destination database File name bar by default To change the name type the new name in the bar The default destination drive is A If you wish to change the drive select a new drive from the Drives bar at the bottom of the screen If you wish to copy and rename the file enter the name of the new file in the File name bar The Copy procedure will copy and rename the file Click on the OK button The Copy Database dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination databases filled in 6 Click on the Copy Database button under Execute The file is copied from the source to the destination Select source database file File Folders c fpwin fittest fittest dbf Cancel Network dii List
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32. esired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click on the OK button The Export Database dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in Click on the Browse button under Select Destination File The Select destination file dialog box appears Figure 4 7 Select the name of the file you wish to export the data fo WARNING If you select the name of an existing file the file will be overwritten Create a new file by typing the file name in the File name bar or search for the file if it does not appear in the list The file extension txt is used by default and may be changed if you wish Click on the OK button The Export Database dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination files filled in Click on the Export Database button under Execute The data is copied from the source to the destination database Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 27 If you wish to cancel Export Database procedure at any time click the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the previously displayed dialog box If you are on a network click on the Network button on the Select Source Select Destination Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network Select destination file
33. files of type Drives Database Files dbf amp c jweed Figure 4 4 Select source database file Dialog Box If you wish to cancel the Copy Database procedure at any time click on the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the main FitPlus window If you are on a network click on the Network button on the Select Source Select Destination Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 23 Merging Databases To merge data from one database file into another open the File menu and click on Merge Databases The Merge Databases dialog box appears Figure 4 5 This procedure adds data from the source database to the destination database It does not alter the source database file Databases elect Gaee Database Source Varian T Records Merge Source Database imbi Browse Destination Version 0 Records Execute Hage Dalabasex Cancel Help Figure 4 5 Merge Databases Dialog Box 24 Chapter 4 1 Click on Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database dialog box appears Figure 4 4 2 Inthe Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box double click on the folder for the type of database you want to copy The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the
34. fore a fit test Using the feature to help the test subject immediately before the official fit test defeats one of the main purposes of fit testing to prove that the test subject knows how to don the mask properly without help Use the Real time Fit Factor feature in the classroom for training and practice only Note You use the real time fit factor display just prior to a fit test as long as you have the test subject remove the mask and put it on again without help before the final test Before you start the real time fit factor display you must have the PORTACOUNT on and properly attached to the computer and must have someone wearing a respirator that is properly attached to the PORTACOUNT Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 47 begin display open the PORTACOUNT menu and select Realtime The Realtime Fit Factor Display dialog box appears Figure 4 18 Realtime Fit Factor Display Figure 4 18 Real time Fit Factor Display Dialog Box Because this dialog box monitors a process as it occurs you cannot modify any of the fields manually You can observe which process is occurring in the Status field see the actual readings for the Ambient and Mask Purges and the Fit Factor in the Readings field and watch the Fit Factor reading fluctuate in the graph portion of the dialog box You can also stop the display by clicking on the Cancel button and stop and restart the display by clicking on the Restart button Th
35. han xx xx 1996 using whatever date you wish 4 Click None for the 2 filter 5 Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report The report shows all people due for a fit test prior to the date you entered Example 2 Single Page Fit Test Report Follow the steps below to generate a single page fit test report Each fit test will be printed on a separate page 1 Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select Fit Test Database The report obtains the data from the default Fit Test database If you want to use a different database click on Database File and choose another one The name of the database file used for the report always appears across the top of the Report List dialog box 2 Click on Modify Report to choose the fields to use for sorting If you do not select any fields the report appears blank when you view it 3 Click the Next button to choose the records to include in the report for example Company equal to ABC 4 Click None for the 2 filter 5 Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report The report shows each fit test report separate page Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 57 Example 3 User Defined Reports Follow the steps below to generate a user defined report 1 2 Open Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select User Defined 1 Click on Modify Report and type a name for the report in the
36. he box shown in Figure 4 9 although it contains fit test information Select the type of data to search through and type the information to search for in the Text to search for bar Click on OK The Respirator Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click on New and add the new record Clicking the Delete button permanently deletes this record from the fit test database A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record Clicking the Print button prints a detailed one page report for this fit test Clicking on the Open button displays the Select fit test database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this does not change the default fit test database used for fit testing Clicking on the OK button updates the displayed record and closes the database dialog box Clicking on the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information 41 the ihe Protocol Information Test Times Protocnl Ambient Purge DE Amberi Sample Total Mark Purge 1 NE Tent DEEP 60 T Fechan 2 SIDE SIDE jeo fi Eu
37. he options using the mouse or the keyboard To select item using the mouse move the cursor to the menu and click left mouse button Then click the menu option you want to select e To select an item using the keyboard press the key and the underlined letter of the menu you want to select For example to select the Database menu press and hold A and then press D Then to select the menu option press the underlined letter for the option you want 20 Chapter 4 In addition to menu bar FitPlus for Windows includes toolbar buttons These buttons located directly below the menu bar offer easy access to the most common menu options File Database PORTACOUNT Setup Help 288 v 2 Figure 4 2 Toolbar Buttons Toolbar button descriptions in order from left to right are 5 Us 8o Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options Copy a database file to another location and optionally rename the file Merge one database into another and optionally rename the file Export a database to a tab delimited ASCII file View or edit the People database View or edit the Respirator database View or edit the Protocol database View or edit the Fit Test database oy DAILY Start a fit test Start the Real time fit factor display Select a report format from a list View or print a single page fit test report Start daily checks Select or test a communicati
38. hen the Step 1 dialog box appears it shows the record of the first person in the People database The records are arranged in alphabetical order Note If this is the first time you have used FitPlus for Windows your People database will be blank The following instructions indicate which buttons you must click on to add records to the database However you must refer to Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options for detailed descriptions of the fields in the database dialog boxes Select a Porson Sep 1 145 CVFPWIN PEOPLE PEOPLE DBF New Delete Duplicate People Informetion Sorted Records 10 Humber 23 45 5789 SMITH Lasi Heme SMITH First Hama ANN Cusinme Company prz CORPORATION Custom3 Location IANESVILLE PLANT Custom t Back GLASSES E EET Help Figure 3 3 Select a Person Step 1 If the person shown is the one you want to fit test click on the Next button Otherwise 1 Click on the Sorted Records field arrow to display all the names in the People database or use the Search button to find the name you want Note If the person you want to fit test is not in the database or if the record is blank click on the New button and create a new record 2 Click on the selected person s name to display the correct record 3 Click on the Next button to proceed to Step 2 10 Chapter 3 Step 2 Select a Respirator When the Step 2 dialog b
39. ic checks on the PORTACOUNT Plus including the particle check zero check maximum fit factor check and valve check You either can print or save the results of these checks for permanent record keeping e Conducting respirator training The real time fit factor display assists you in employee respirator training This feature allows trainees to see the real time effects of mask positioning and strap tightness while learning proper donning techniques e Viewing modifying and printing reports FitPlus for Windows software generates reports for fit test subjects respirators protocols fit tests next due dates daily check results and user defined reports You have the option of viewing the reports or printing the reports You also can customize the reports to include specific fields only or to sort the data in a specific order and specific ranges e Setting up communications ports You can select any of four communications ports on your PC for the FitPlus PORTACOUNT communications depending on your hardware configuration e Modifying setup options You can customize the setup for saving fit test data printing fit test data and alerting you to failed exercises and failed overall fit factors e Opening and setting up databases There are four default databases People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test You can open each of these databases to add delete duplicate or search for information You can also create new databases e Copying mergi
40. iliar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen after you have selected it If you wish to create a new database type the new file name into the file name bar 4 Click on the OK button The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box reappears with the name of the new default database displayed in the field next to the appropriate button Click on the Protected box next to the database name to protect existing records in the database from being changed With this box selected you can only add new records to the database but you cannot edit existing records 5 To edit the new database file return to the Database menu Select Open Refer to the instructions in the previous section Opening Updating the Default Database Files if you need additional information You now see this default database file when you select Open from the Database menu and when you begin a fit test Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 45 You can cancel the selection at any time by clicking on Cancel button to return to Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box If you are on a network click on the Network button on the Select or create default database dialog box to access other drives on the network Creating New Default Database Files To create new database files open the Database menu and select Setup Create Default
41. isplays a list of all the Fit Test records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Displays any information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results Custom fields 1 2 3 Y Displays any user defined data and 4 PORTACOUNT field Displays the serial number of the PORTACOUNT used for the fit test Operator field Displays the name of the operator who conducted the fit test Pass Level field Displays the pass level used for the fit test Overall Fit Factor field Displays the overall fit factor result for the fit test N Overall Pass field Displays a Y for a passed fit test an N for a failed fit test Protocol button n a Clicking on the Protocol button displays detailed exercise protocol information for this fit test Figure 4 13 40 Chapter 4 Button Field Name Modify Respirator button View results button Search button gt gt gt 2 gt Delete button Help button gt gt gt gt Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options Function Clicking on the Respirator button displays detailed information on the respirator used for this fit test Figure 4 14 Clicking on the View results button displays the detailed exercise results for this fit test Figure 4 15 Clicking on the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structured exactly like t
42. minate fit tests automatically when an overall failure warning appears select the Failed Overall box Signature Lines The default setting is to show signature lines on single page fit test reports If you do not want signature lines click on the checked box to deselect this feature Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 61
43. namics Corp P O Box 780068 San Antonio Texas 78278 USA INSTALL is Copyright 1987 1993 by Knowledge Dynamics Corp which reserves all copyright protection worldwide INSTALL is provided to you for the exclusive purpose of installing FitPlus for Windows TSI Incorporated has modified the software as provided by Knowledge Dynamics Corp and thus the performance and behavior of the INSTALL program shipped with FitPlus for Windows may not represent the performance and behavior of INSTALL as shipped by Knowledge Dynamics Corp TSI Incorporated is exclusively responsible for the support of FitPlus for Windows including support during the installation phase In no event will Knowledge Dynamics Corp provide any technical support for FitPlus for Windows TSI LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you the end user and TSI Incorporated BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNOPENED DISK PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS including written materials and binders or other containers to TSI Incorporated TSI SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE TSI grants you the right to use one copy of the enclosed TSI software program the SOFTWARE with one Plus Model 8020 TSI requires one copy of FitPlus for Windows software to be licensed for each PoRTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 used with FitPlus for Windows
44. ng and exporting databases These features allow you to move data from one database to another to merge two databases or to export the database to a tab delimited ASCII file FitPlus for Windows software also contains an online help facility 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes how to install FitPlus for Windows software It also describes how to connect the PORTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 to your computer Installing FitPlus for Windows Software To install FitPlus for Windows you must have the following minimum hardware and software configurations Hardware Requirements PORTACOUNT Plus Model 8020 386 or higher microprocessor SMB free hard disk space for program files Windows compatible printer Serial port Pointing device Software Requirements e Microsoft Windows 3 x or Windows 95 FitPlus for Windows disk Installation Procedures The procedures for installing FitPlus for Windows are different for Windows 3 x or Windows 95 Both procedures are included here Installing FitPlus for Windows with Windows 3 x 1 Insert the FitPlus disk into drive A 2 Inthe Program Manager click on the File Menu and choose Run 3 A SETUP in the Command Line box 4 Click on OK The setup procedure creates the TSI Products group if it is not already present on your PC The FitPlus for Windows icon appears in this group Installing FitPlus for Windows with Windows 95 1 Insert the disk into
45. of the list by default If you want to insert the fields elsewhere in the list highlight the field name that you want the new field to appear above The order of the fields in the right hand list determines the sort order of the fields in your report Click on the Add arrow The names appear in the right hand list These fields are now used in order to sort the selected report To remove sort fields be sure they are highlighted in the right hand list and click on the Remove arrow The names move back into the left hand list and are not used for sorting Click on the Next button at the bottom of the Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box The Select Records to Include in Report dialog box appears Figure 4 23 If you wish to include all records in the report click on the All Records button at the top left of the dialog box To include selected records only click on Selected Records and choose the field you wish to use for filtering in the 1 Select Record with section of the screen such as Company or Last Name the filtering operation such as equal to or greater and the specific filter criteria such as an actual company name You can include a second criteria by clicking the And button and completing the 2 Select Record with section of the screen click on None to use no second criteria or click on Or to use the second criteria only Click on the Next button to redisplay the Report List Click on View Report to displ
46. on the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Clicking on the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box Figure 4 9 Type the name of the person you want to find in the Text to search for bar and click on OK The People Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record You may search other fields besides the last name field by changing the field shown in the Data to search through If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click on New and add the new record Displays the person s ID number Limited to 11 alpha numeric characters Last Name field Displays the person s last name Limited to 25 characters First Name field Displays the person s first name Limited to 25 characters Company field Displays the person s company name Limited to 25 characters Location field Note field Displays the person s division or department name Limited to 25 characters Displays any information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results such as wears safety goggles or wears dentures Limited to 128 characters Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 31 Sorted Records field Clicking on the arrow to the right of the re
47. on the Select Source Select Destination Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 25 Exporting Databases The Export Database function allows you to transfer data to programs that cannot read dBASE IV format databases Most popular database and spreadsheet software can read dBASE IV format databases directly The export database function creates a tab delimited ASCII file containing all data in the database There is no way to filter records To export data from one database file into a tab delimited ASCII file open the File menu and click on Export Databases The Export Database dialog box appears Figure 4 6 Export Database Select Source Database Fouce Version Select Deshnation File Destination Version Execute Export Database Cancel Help Figure 4 6 Export Database Dialog Box 26 Chapter 4 Click on Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database dialog box appears Figure 4 4 In the Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box double click on the folder for the type of database you want to copy The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box Using your mouse select the name of the database you wish to export If the database name does not appear in the list search for the d
48. ons port Set fit test options Online help 21 Using the File Menu The File menu allows you to copy merge or export databases or to exit the program FitPlus for Windows provides a distinct directory structure for the four types of database files People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test Each file type has a specific directory When you open any of the Select Source Destination Database File dialog boxes explained below FitPlus for Windows automatically displays the directory structure in the right hand side of the dialog box Copying a Database To copy a whole database from one location to another open the File menu and click on Copy Database The Copy Database dialog box appears Figure 4 3 Databage Select Source Dalabase Select Destination D Version E Resme E cate Copy Database Cancel Figure 4 3 Database Dialog Box 1 Click on the Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database file dialog box appears Figure 4 4 2 Inthe Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box double click on the folder for the type of database you want to copy The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box 3 Using your mouse select the name of the database you wish to copy If the databas
49. or records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record in the dialog box Manufacturer field Displays the respirator manufacturer s name Model field Displays the respirator model Style field Displays the description of the respirator style such as half or full face Approval field Displays the respirator approval number This is typically the NIOSH approval number 34 Chapter 4 Fit Factor Pass Level Displays the fit factor pass level number for this respirator such as field 100 for half masks and 500 for full face masks Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Description field Displays the respirator description also shown in the Sorted Records field See Auto Description at the end of this table Open button Clicking on the Open button displays the Select respirator database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this does not change the default respirator database for fit test purposes OK button Clicking on the OK button updates the displayed record and closes the dialog box Help button Clicking on the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Auto Description Check If Auto Description is checked the description field will Box automatically be filled in using the information from the manufacturer model style and fit factor pass level fields You may overwrite the automatic description if necessary U
50. ottom of the dialog box Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 49 Note If you wish to change the settings for the Daily check before starting click on the Settings button The Daily Checks Settings dialog box displays the current settings and allows you to reset them Do not change these settings unless you are sure you should do so The default settings appear in Figure 4 20 Daily Checks Settings Particle Check Level Valve Check Levels Raai Farel Value must he TiM Value muri be bereeen 5 do D IE Zero Check Pars Level Hanian Herel 5 Fig xxl Value must be between 2 to 20 Walwe must be d Lo 10 Check Pace Level Hem Value must be 10000 Figure 4 20 Daily Checks Settings Dialog Box The Particle check is performed first After the Particle check is complete the dialog box instructs you to attach a HEPA filter and press Start again This starts the Zero check and Maximum Fit Factor check When these checks are complete you can click on the OK button to save the results and close the dialog box or click on Advanced to run the optional Valve check The dialog box instructs you to again remove the HEPA filter and press Start This starts the Valve check When the Valve check is complete all the test results appear in the dialog box Click on the OK button to save the result
51. ox appears it shows the name of the first respirator in the Respirator database The records are in alphabetical order Figure 3 4 Note If this is the first time you have used FitPlus for Windows your Respirator database will be blank The following instructions indicate which buttons you must click on to add records to the database However you must refer to Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options for detailed descriptions of the fields in the database dialog boxes MSA Il HALF MASE 100 Figure 3 4 Select a Respirator Step 2 If the record for the respirator you wish to use is displayed click on the Next button Otherwise 1 Click on the Respirators field arrow to display all the respirators the database Use the scroll bar to find the respirator you want Note If the name of the respirator you want to use is not in the database or if the record is blank click on the New button and create a new record 2 Click on the selected respirator name to display it in the records field If you want to see details for the selected respirator click on the Show Detail box to display the Respirator details dialog box Figure 3 5 3 Click on the Next button to proceed to Step 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 11 1 Figure 3 5 Respirator Details Dialog Box 12 Chapter 3 Step 3 Select a Protocol When the Step 3 dialog
52. ox appears on your screen Figure 3 3 You are now ready to begin fit testing Note Details for the dialog boxes referenced above appear in Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus Menu Options under the descriptions of the Setup and PORTACOUNT menus BORTADOUNT Genet 7 Figure 3 1 FitPlus for Windows Menu 8 Chapter 3 e Double click the FitPlus for Windows icon from your TSI Products group Windows 3 x select TSI Products FitPlus for Windows from the list that appears when you select Programs from your Start menu The Daily Checks dialog box appears on your screen Figure 3 2 Run the daily checks at least once a day When the checks are complete click on the OK button The first fit test dialog box appears on your screen Figure 3 3 Note If you did not start the PORTACOUNT before starting the software or if the PORTACOUNT has not completed the warm up period you will receive this message PORTACOUNT is not responding including suggestions to check the PORTACOUNT and communications cable connections Start the PORTACOUNT and wait for the countdown Click on OK to continue You may also select Cancel to skip the daily checks You are now ready to begin fit testing Daily Checks Remove HEPA filter or mask Press start to begin particle check Figure 3 2 Daily Checks Dialog Box Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 9 Step 1 Select a Person W
53. pin Computer Port 4 Using the 9 pin Cable with the 25 pin 5 Setting Up the PORTACOUNT Plus epe ptr at RU e ERE ES E bee 5 ieu cili 7 Conducting a Fit Test Basic 2 7 Before you Begin the Fit 7 Step T Selecta Person sa oso eee one eee telle baute 10 Step 2 Select a Respirator eo deep et o e teet 11 Step 3 Selecta Protocols a odd or te o eer ete 13 Step 4 Information ur tert Porta REED e Ute qu D ce Debent ege 15 Step Conducting the Fit Test iR IER ee pete eio ette regina 16 Alternate Step 5 Manual 17 Fit Test Results optional chs iier dac eth OU e DER PEL RR 18 SUMMARY M 18 4 19 Using FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 1 31 1 19 Using the Men EE RE eO ere 22 n iren ipi t ete coc ip et erbe eee ed eic 22 cuc 24 teed te 26 Exiting FitPlus for Windows
54. re 4 10 Respirator Database Dialog Box Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 33 The following table describes the function of each of the buttons or fields in Respirator Database dialog box New button Clicking on the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Delete button Clicking on the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click on Yes the record is deleted permanently Duplicate button Clicking on the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Search button Clicking on the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structured exactly like the box shown in Figure 4 11 although it displays respirator information Select the data to search through and type the information to search for in the Text to search for bar Click on OK The Respirator Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click on New and add the new record Sorted Records field Clicking on the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field displays a list of all the respirat
55. re Parf Figure 3 11 Fit Test record Summary This chapter presented the basic fit testing procedures provided by the FitPlus for Windows software For detailed information on all the options available in FitPlus for Windows refer to Chapter 4 18 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options This chapter discusses how to use the FitPlus for Windows menu options to perform all the tasks available in the FitPlus for Windows software It is organized in the same order as the FitPlus for Windows main menu bar shown in Figure 4 1 You can perform FitPlus for Windows tasks independently of the default basic procedures discussed in Chapter 3 by selecting them from the menu pashe POR TAQOUMT Hepi Setup 5 7 Figure 4 1 Main Menu 19 The following table lists of menu selections File The File menu contains three options e Copy database Merge databases Export database Exit Database The Database menu contains two options e Open Setup Create Default Filenames PORTACOUNT The PORTACOUNT menu contains three options e Fit Test e Realtime Daily Checks Report The Report menu contains two options e Select report e Single Fit Test Setup The Setup menu contains two options e Communications Port Fit test Options The Help menu contains four options e Contents e FitPlus Features e FitPlus Tasks About FitPlus You can select any of t
56. red exactly like the box shown in Figure 4 9 although it contains only the protocol names Type the name of the protocol for this fit test in the Text to search for bar and click on OK The Protocol Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click on New and add the new record Protocol Name field Displays the name of the displayed exercise protocol Sorted Records field Clicking on the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field displays a list of all the Protocol records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Exercise Name fields Displays the names of all the exercises in the protocol There are up to 12 exercises Use the scroll bar to the right of the Exclude buttons to display Exercises 7 through 12 Mask Time field Displays the mask sample time in seconds for each exercise Use 60 seconds unless applicable regulations allow other settings Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 37 Total Time field Exclude buttons Ambient Purge field Ambient Sample field Mask Purge field Next Test field Open button OK button Help button 38 Displays the total time in seconds for each exercise The total time is the mask plus ambient purge plus ambient sample plus mask purge times FitPlus for Windows automatically updates
57. s Figure 3 10 You use this screen to enter the results of a fit test conducted without a computer Fill in the results in the Fit Factor column of the screen After you complete the manual entry of data you can begin a new fit test on another person by clicking on the New test button or go on to view the detailed fit test record by clicking on the View record button Manual Entry Step 5 of 5 UCCXEPSVINSXEIT i Exercise Factor A OU FEAD SIDE TO CEEL NORMAL BREATHING Figure 3 10 Manual Entry Alternate Step 5 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 17 View Record optional Clicking on View Record at the completion of a fit test allows you to look at the detailed information from the fit test you just finished You cannot edit the information from this dialog box but you may view all information and optionally print a single page fit test report When your are done click OK to begin fit testing another person Fit Tast Dalabasa iD Humber 1234567 First 122 Test in 17 Months JOME Custom 20 04 1998 Pass vet DEFA Overalt Fit Factoru Mask Size EMAL 7 OvemelMPass Bespaar 5 Il HALF MASE 100 Seu Lok _ Help
58. s and close the dialog box The results are saved in a database called daily dbf You can access them through the Report menu discussed in the next section 50 Chapter 4 Using the Report Menu FitPlus for Windows provides the following reports People Database report Respirator Database report Protocol Database report Fit test Database report Next Due report Daily check Results report DOS Fit Test Database report User defined reports 1 through 4 You can rename and customize these reports You can access these reports by opening the Report menu and selecting Select Report The Report List dialog box appears Figure 4 21 FEDPLE DATABASE PEALE FE OALE DHF List ST RO Cdp TERM Meco Line Database 1 Line Protocol Database 1 Modify Report Fa Test Database 1 Record Fage Dee 1 Records Daily Check Results 1 Record Line View Reput DOS Fit Test Database 1 Record Page IS User Defined 1 m User Delmed 2 Erim User Defined 4 User Delined 4 Close Figure 4 21 Report List Dialog box Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 51 People Database is the first in list and is highlighted The name of database used for the report appears across the top of the dialog box This is the default database although you can choos
59. sing the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 35 Updating the Protocol Database The Protocol Database dialog box automatically displays the records in the default protocol database in alphabetical order Figure 4 11 You use the Sorted Records field to display and select any existing exercise protocols If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new exercise protocol in the Protocol Information section of the dialog box You can also change the displayed information for any existing record by updating the appropriate fields Figure 4 11 Protocol Database Dialog box 36 Chapter 4 The following table describes function of each of buttons or fields in the Protocol Database dialog box New button Clicking on the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Delete button Clicking on the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click on Yes the record is deleted permanently Duplicate button Clicking on the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Search button Clicking on the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structu
60. software For example if you own two or more PORTACOUNTS and plan to use them with FitPlus for Windows software you must license the corresponding number of separate copies of FitPlus for Windows FitPlus for Windows software may be installed on more than one computer or on a network as long as the above requirement is met 2 COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE is owned by TSI and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or musical recording 3 OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written material on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE 4 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplications or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252 227 7013 and the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 52 227 19 Contents OP SAMIZAUION
61. t databases Clicking on the People Respirator Protocol or Fit Test button displays the Select or create default database dialog box Figure 4 17 FitPlus for Windows provides a distinct directory structure for the four types of database files Each file type People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test has a specific sub directory under the main FitPlus for Windows directory usually C FPWIN When you open any of the Select or create default database dialog boxes FitPlus for Windows automatically opens the correct database directory for the database type you selected 44 Chapter 4 Select or create default people database Folders c fpwin people Cancel people dbf CX cA _ Cancel C fpwin 3 people Network List files of type Drives Database Files db z Figure 4 17 Select or create default database Dialog Box Follow these instructions to select a new default database file The instructions are the same for all database types 1 Select Setup Create Default Filenames from the Database menu The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 16 2 Select the type of database you want to change The Select or create default database dialog box appears Figure 4 17 3 Using your mouse select the name of the new default database If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not fam
62. test is displayed or printed Chapter 4 Using the Setup Menu The two selections on the Setup menu allow you to select the communications port for you computer and to change the default fit test options Selecting the Communications Port To select the communications port for the PORTACOUNT open the Setup menu and choose Communications port The Communications Port dialog box appears Figure 4 28 Communicatons Coml C Com C Com3 C Cond Auto Find Cancel Help Figure 4 28 Communications Port Dialog box Make sure your PORTACOUNT is attached to your computer the power is on and the 60 second countdown is complete If you don t know which port number the instrument is attached to click on Auto Find The software will assign the correct port number If you do know the port number click on Com1 Com2 Com3 or Com4 Then click on Test The software will verify that you have selected the selected the correct port Clicking on OK saves the information closes the dialog box and returns you to the main menu Using the FitPlus for Windows Menu Options 59 Changing the Default Fit Test Options To change the default fit test options open the Setup menu and select Fit test options The Fit Test Options dialog box appears Figure 4 29 Figure 4 29 Fit Test Options Dialog box The default settings are to automatically save all fit tests to not automatically print fit test results to not
63. the total when you move to the next field You cannot update this field directly Clicking the Exclude button for an exercise excludes those exercise results from the overall fit factor result for the entire fit test Do not exclude exercises unless you are absolutely certain that they are not required for the overall fit factor result Displays the ambient purge time in seconds The default is 4 Do not change this setting under normal circumstances Displays the ambient sample time in seconds The default is 5 Do not change this setting under normal circumstances Displays the mask purge time in seconds The default is 11 Do not change under normal circumstances Displays the number of months before the next fit test is due This is typically 12 months although some regulations call for 6 months Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Clicking on the Open button displays the Select protocol database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this does not change the default protocol database used for fit testing Clicking on the OK button updates the displayed record and closes the dialog box Clicking on the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Chapter 4 Viewing the Fit Test Database The Fit Test Database file dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default fit test database sorted by last name Figure 4 12 Many of the fiel
64. top of the report screen Click on Next to view the next record in the report Click on Close to return to the Report List dialog box Report Examples The following examples include instructions for generating four different types of reports a Next Due report a single page Fit Test report a user defined report and report based on FitPlus for DOS database files Although these are only a representative sample of the many reports you can generate with FitPlus for Windows the examples show how to navigate through the many Report dialog boxes and should provide some basic guidelines for generating other types of reports Example 1 Next Due Report Follow the steps below to generate a report showing who is due for a fit test This report will have one record per line 1 Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select Next Due The report obtains the data from the default Fit Test database If you want to use a different Fit Test database click on Database File and choose another one The name of the database file used for the report always appears across the top of the Report List dialog box 2 Click on Modify Report to choose the fields to use for sorting for example Last Name and ID number If you do not select any fields the report appears blank when you view it 3 Click the Next button to choose the records to include in the report for example click Selected Records and choose Due Date less t

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