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FitPro Fit Test Software Version 3 User`s Manual

1. 100 10 10 1 1 9 37 53 9 37 54 9 37 55 9 37 56 9 37 56 9 37 57 9 37 58 9 37 59 9 37 59 9 38 00 Time Refresh Exit i Press Alt PrintScreen to capture the Display Using Multiple Fit Testers 71 72 This page intentionally left blank Appendix C APPENDIX D Using FitPro Software with Models 8020 8020M and 8028 This appendix provides information for the users of PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester Models 8020 and 8028 which were previously supported with FitPlus v3 software This appendix also applies to Model 8020M Fit Testers manufactured after 2014 Note Model 8028 refers to a combination of the model 8020 with the addition of the N95 Companion model 8095 where these two units are connected during operations Setup 1 Turn on the PortaCount Plus Fit Tester In the case of the 8020 8028 or 8020M manufactured before 2014 connect it to your personal computer using a direct COM port connection or USB to serial converter In the case of the 8020M manufactured after 2014 connect it to your personal computer using a USB cable do not use the data port 2 Launch FitPro software aa PorteCount MOLIS Select Setup PortaCount communication PortaCount Module Type orttaLount Emulator F amp lest Drive For the PortaCount Fit Tester PortaCount 8020M Fit Test Driv PortaCount 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver Module type selec
2. 63 print card 32 print preview 62 print report 32 51 printer compatibility 61 printer setup 61 protocol 32 protocol name 33 35 protocol name field 35 protocol table 33 R real time ambient concentration 17 viewing 19 real time fit factor 18 real time fit factor display screen 71 real time fit factors 17 record destination 45 46 record Inactive box 28 record source 41 record type to export 43 records to include 43 46 47 redo test 13 removable fit test card 57 remove fields in report 54 remove link 39 remove link dialog 39 report add fields 54 remove fields 54 report details 52 53 report list 52 53 report menu 21 report print settings 16 report printer 6 report printing creating and modifying 51 report selection 52 report wizard 53 respirator 32 add new 12 respirator approval field 29 respirator list 29 30 respirator report 51 respirator table editing 29 viewing 29 respirator table dialog box 29 restore database 45 results 33 Index S sample timing 35 sample timing field 35 save 28 30 32 35 save filter 48 saved selection filters 48 search for servers 38 select 35 select a protocol 11 select database 52 53 select database table 54 select destination database 42 select fields to use for sorting 56 select formatting 6 select language 6 select mask size 12 select PortaCount communication 22 select PortaCoun
3. Options card printer See Appendix A for information Format Displays the formats used for dates and numbers It is determined according to the language you have selected Hide ID number Hides the ID number of the fit test subject while the fit test is progressing during fit test The ID number is visible when entering information about a new person Later it is replaced by asterisks Language Select the language and formatting you want to use when you run the software When you select a language all software information is instantly displayed in that language The available options are Espanol Francais Deutsch English US English UK and English 24 Hour English US is the default language Show card on Fit When checked the Fit Test card is printed at the bottom of the Fit Test Test report report When unchecked the bottom of the Fit Test report is blank Show Signature Select to provide the single page fit test report with an area at the bottom Lines on Fit Test for the test subject and test operator to sign This option is enabled by Report default Use horizontal When checked the Fit Test Dashboard is displayed in a horizontal layout screen layout for when multiple PortaCount Fit Testers are connected When unchecked group Fit Testing the screen layout is in a vertical mode which provides better viewing for multiple PortaCount Fit Testers default Note The Fit Test Dashboard is automatically displayed horizo
4. Sorted Records Click the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field to display all the Fit Test records in the database Select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Test Date Date of the fit test User Defined Optional fields User defined fields custom fields that were stored in custom fields the people table for this person at the time of the fit test 32 Chapter 4 Button or Field Description Results Table Displays the detailed exercise results for this fit test Exercise Name Fit Factor and Pass or fail Information is historical and cannot be modified Fit Factor will display Excl if the exercise was excluded from the fit test Edit or View the Protocol Table Select Database Edit Protocol Table or click to edit or view the Protocol Table The Edit Protocol Table dialog appears and displays the default protocol Edit Protocol Table Protocol Name limit 25 characters CSA 794 42011 Terminate fit test when fit factor for any exercise fails Ma Exercise Mame NORMAL BREATHING Mext Test Due in DEEP BREATHING 24 Months TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE NOD HEAD UP AND DOWN TALK OUT LOUD BENDING OVER Each protocol is identified by a Protocol Name and a Model Name For example OSHA has several entries in the database corresponding to the different sample purge time values for Model Names 8030 8038 N99 8038 N95 8020 and 8028 To chan
5. There are pre programmed filters for each tab which cannot be edited or deleted The default filter is called All Records Use the All Records filter if you want to include all the records from the Source database table To further filter the record table you can set up a user defined filter with the procedure described below To delete a user defined filter select the filter from the Saved selection filters box and click Delete Filter 1 Click in the first line of the Field column A drop down box displays all the fields in the selected record type Descriptions of these fields are provided in Editing Record Tables Select the field that you would like to include in the filter 2 Click in the Comparison column and select an operator The available operators are shown in the table below 3 Click in the Value column and select a value Typically the values are text based and the comparisons are alphabetical Even if a field holds a number i e ID Number the comparison will be alphabetical so 123 will be considered less than 23 because alphabetically a 1 character will come before the 2 character There are a few fields that are Date Time values and some that are True False Application of Operators and Values Comparison Operator Usage Is equal to Is not equal to Use these comparison operators when you know the exact value Some common examples include Boolean fields such as the N95 field in the Daily chec
6. Automatic 2 Fit test records selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Destination database Database 1_SPLIT Access Database J Overwrite duplicate records in destination database Em Exit 9 Next prepare to delete the records out of the Source database Under Records to include unselect People Respirator Protocol and User configuration Only fit test records and daily check records should be selected Do not change the Source database or the filters Under Record destination select the Delete tab Select Delete to delete the selected records out of the Source database Database Management and Operation 49 50 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 4 CHAPTER 5 Create Modify and Print Reports The report function lets you view data in a report tabular format FitPro software provides eight pre defined reports and the option of creating many custom reports The pre defined reports are People Report Respirator Report Next Due Report Past Due Report Daily Checks Report Fit Test Report Fit Test Card Multi Respirator Fit Test Card Custom Report The pre defined reports are the most commonly used They can be modified to some extent to accommodate user criteria The custom reports let you select a unique report name select the database table fields that should appear in the report data selection criteria fields
7. Exit As the test progresses status messages and additional instructions will be displayed for this unit When the test completes the next PortaCount Fit Tester to be checked will be displayed above the i nstruction field Appendix C Monitor Real Time Fit Factors When multiple PortaCount Fit Testers are connected to FitPro software the real time screen will scale to show information from all units In the upper right corner is status and concentration information gathered from each PortaCount Fit Tester The graph displays a colored line representing the fit factor of each test subject Concentration check can be enabled to show concentration readings on all instruments at the same time Refer to Chapter 3 Real Time Real Time Fit Factor Display Status Iv PortaCount 1 Iv PortaCount 2 Iv PortaCount 3 Iv PortaCount 4 Mask Sample Ambient 2714 Concentration Mask 00 N95 Companion i Fit Factor 86877 2500 1117 326 This feature is intended only for training FIT FACTOR ui 1 000000 ataCount 1 PortaCount 2 A 3 PortaCount 4 1000000 100000 100000 10000 R aei mia m m A amp m a amp i E ul lel ee el en el el el el el a ed ee eel el ee el eel ae ne e Q 1000 100 P LL 2 T hi i T x o LL D 100 i
8. b Toinclude selected records only click Selected records and then choose the field you want to use for filtering in 1 Select Records You can select criteria such as Company Last Name etc C Then select the filtering operation such as equal to or greater than d And finally the specific filter criteria such as true false You can include a second criteria by clicking AND or OR and completing the 2 Select Records section e Click NONE to use no second criteria f Click OR to select records that satisfy the first or second criteria g Click AND to select records that satisfy the first criteria and the second criteria When finished selecting criteria click Next gt gt to continue Create Modify and Print Reports 55 5 Select Fields to use for Sorting This dialog lets you select a set of fields on which to sort the records The order of the fields in this column determines the sort order of the fields in your report Select fields to use for sorting Select field s for sorting the records For example sort by last name or id Available fields Selected fields a To add afield for sorting highlight the field name in the Available fields column and click Add You can add up to four fields for sorting Any fields you add to the list appear in the Selected fields column b Toremove sort fields highlight them in the Selected fields column and click Remove The name moves back to the Available fields column and i
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10. be sorted by any of the available attributes Last name First Name ID Number Company or Location To add a name click New and enter the information in the appropriate fields You must enter First and Last Name and ID Number The other fields are optional Click Save to save the record You can change any of the displayed information of an existing record by overwriting these fields Click Save to update the record If no changes have been made to the dialog Save is not active To close this dialog click Exit Note If you enter an incompatible character in these fields a warning message is displayed and the character is removed Database Management and Operation 27 The following table describes the buttons and fields of the Edit People Table dialog box Button or Field Description The name of the company the person works for Select the name using the down arrow or enter a value Click this button to change or view the optional fields in the People Table See User Configuration in Chapter 1 Deletes the current record A warning message first appears asking you to verify you want to delete the record If you click Yes the record is immediately and permanently deleted Creates a record with the same values in each field except Last Name First Name and ID Number Edit those fields as necessary and click Save Closes the dialog box If changes were made to the current data you are given a chance to discard or accept the
11. card printer The second dialog lets you set card size orientation and margin sizes See Appendix A for details on ID card printer settings Page Setup 2s Paper Size User Defined M Source Auto Select v Onentation Margins inches C Portrait Left 0 25 Right 0 1 Landscape Top 0 25 Bottom 0 1 Exit Select this menu option to exit the FitPro program you will be asked to confirm that you wish to exit Database Menu Refer to Chapter 4 Database Menu for descriptions of the Database menu options PortaCount Menu The PortaCount Menu lets you start fit testing display real time fit factors and real time ambient concentrations and set up and perform daily checks Fit Test Select this menu option to begin fit testing Refer to Chapter 2 for a description of the procedure for running fit tests using FitPro software FitPro Software Menu Options 17 Real Time Select this menu option to display real time fit factors or real time ambient concentration The real time fit factor display can assist in respirator training and troubleshooting It is useful for helping a test subject experiment with strap tension and other adjustments while watching the effect their efforts have in real time The test subject learns how each adjustment affects the fit and learns how to achieve a fit that is comfortable and has minimum leakage The real time ambient concentration display assists the tester in
12. changes The person s first name 25 character limit Required field Comma not allowed ID Number The person s ID number 11 character limit Required field Comma not These are customizable fields Use the field drop down box to select preconfigured Data values The Data values and Labels can be configured from the Configuration dialog see User Configuration in Chapter 1 The person s last name 25 character limit Required field Comma not allowed Location The person s location such as office lab1 etc Select the location using the down arrow or enter a value Opens a blank record so you can create a new record in the database Note Information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results such as wears safety goggles or wears dentures 128 character limit People List Click the arrow to the right of the People List field to display a list of all the records in the database file The name string is composed of the last name first name and ID number separated by commas Each name string must be unique Alternatively begin typing the name in the field and it will be displayed Record Inactive Check this box to indicate a person s record should be inactive This allows you to keep the record in the database without deleting it in case the person becomes active at a later time Note This selection may not be available for some databases Adds or update
13. click Exit The following table describes each button or field in the Edit Protocol Table dialog box Button or Field Name Description Delete Deletes the displayed record A warning message first appears asking you to verify the delete action If you click Yes the record is deleted permanently Exercise Name Lists all the exercises in the protocol up to 12 exercises 25 character limit Required field An empty field will cause errors unless the field is at the end of the list of exercise names Exclude Check the box next to the Exercise Name if you want to exclude it when calculating the fit factor This exercise then is essentially a time out It is typically used for the OSHA 29CFR1910 134 grimace exercise Do not exclude exercises unless you are absolutely certain they are not required for the overall fit factor result Note When an exercise is excluded the value stored as the mask sample time becomes the time used for the entire exercise No actual measurement is made Exit Closes the dialog box If a new record was added or field was changed you are prompted to save or discard changes Model Name Select the model of the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester being used such as 8020M 8030 8038 N99 or 8038 N95 New Opens a blank record so you can enter a new protocol record in the database Next Test Due In _ Number of months before the next fit test is due This defaults to months 12 months although you can change it sin
14. database Database Access Database Records to include J People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check F User Configuration Et Preview Selection 4 Automatic People Saved selection Filters T Save Filter Delete Filter Field Comparison Value b Last Name v is equal to x hd Y Last Name First Name Location Inactive YTUARTE LIANA CLEVELAND 1 People record selected Record Destination This tool will delete the selected records from the source database These records will be deleted completely and permanently Make sure you have created appropriate backup copies of important records before deleting Delete 46 Chapter 4 Advanced Record Selection and Filtering Data Record Tools allows you to define which records you want to manage in your Source database First decide which records to work with by selecting the check boxes under Records to include Options are People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check and User Configuration Records to include 7 People v Respirator Saved selection filters All Records Save Filter Delete Filter Protocol y Fit Test Daily Check People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Comparison User Configuration For each record type that you select except User Configuration a tab appears in the Filter region On each tab is a Saved Selection Filter drop down box
15. default values can be varied from the Global Settings screen to accommodate environments where particle concentration is necessarily elevated To troubleshoot this warning refer to Service and Maintenance in the PortaCount Pro Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual User Configuration The User Configuration dialog lets you configure optional fields in the People Table that store specific information about each person fields such as department job title medical status shift and so on are most helpful The User Configuration settings are stored in the selected database Each database can have a unique User Configuration and the User Configuration can be copied from one database to another User Configuration Custom field names 10 character limit Define up to 10 custom data choices 25 character limit for People data Label lata Custom Custom Customs Custom Company ACME Location CLEVELAND The User Configuration dialog has four custom fields Custom1 Custom4 and two additional fields Company and Location You can specify up to 10 Data values for each of the six fields Installation and Setup 7 The Custom field names can be modified but the Company and Location field names cannot be modified Select custom fields that do not duplicate the predefined fields in the People Table The predefined fields are Last Name First Name ID Number Company and Location To add a Custom field first
16. efficiency 30 first name 32 first name field 28 fit factor 18 fit factor pass level 30 fit factors monitoring 71 fit test 17 fit test card 51 fit test card options 6 57 fit test completed 13 fit test dashboard 6 11 fit test report 51 fit test table editing 31 viewing 31 fit testing exit 13 fit testing with multiple PortaCount fit testers 69 fit tests with emulator 65 FitPro single fit test report 57 FitPro software computer requirements 1 features vii fit testing with 9 installation 1 2 3 introduction vii language 3 program setup 3 setup menu 21 start 10 USB driver installation 3 FitPro software printing 56 75 flash drive 26 42 database exchange 26 41 xml database limit 40 flash drive database exchange 40 format 6 G global fit test options 57 global FitPro options 5 change 21 H help file contents 23 help menu 23 hide ID number 6 high concentration warning level 7 I J ID card print settings 17 ID card printer 61 select proper ribbon type 61 setup 61 ID number 32 ID number field 28 import and export XML files for flash drive 39 import flash drive database 42 inactive records 41 introduction vii FitPro software vii K K Premium Resin 61 L label data field 28 language 6 language select 6 last name 32 last name field 28 link to MS SQL database 38 link to MS SQL Database 37 link new 36 location 32 locat
17. exclamation mark inside brackets will find all values that do not match the given character string 4 Optionally you can click in the Logic column to create an additional filter criteria Options are AND or OR Selecting either value will add another line and you can build another logic criterion Although it is possible to use both AND and OR in a single filter it is seldom useful For best results create filters using either AND or OR 5 When selecting filter criteria verify the results by clicking Preview Selection The Preview Table will display a sample of the records Underneath the Record table is a summary of the number of records resulting from the filter Last Name First Name Location Inactive um ULICKI AARON TAMPA LANGTRY CELESTINE ME TAMPA Preview Selection NEESER CHRISSY TAMPA 12 People records selected 6 When you are done building your filter criteria you may want to save the filter so that you can reuse it Type a name for in it the Saved selection filters box Select the Save Filter button Split a Database It is sometimes useful to split up a database when it is too large to manage or the FitPro software performs database functions slowly You can split up the database by any convenient criteria This example will show how to split fit test and daily check records by date 1 By default the active database is selected as the Source Database To split a different database click Browse
18. for you If you select the name of an existing file the file will be overwritten 3 Select a Column delimiter and Text encoding The delimiter can be Comma Tab or Custom A CSV file is a text file with each record from the table on one line Each data item is enclosed in quotation marks and delimited with a comma Note Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software can open a comma delimited file 4 Use Record type to export to select which table you want to export data from This selection is limited by the Record types you chose to include from the Destination source You can only export one table at a time but automatic file naming makes exporting a group of record files very easy Database Management and Operation 43 5 Click Export to execute this function The data is copied from the source database to the destination file and a message appears verifying the operation Data Record Tools IE X c Record Source i Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database Y Records to include Pilica People F Respirator Saved selection filters v Save Filter Delete Filter v Protocol Comparison Value 7 Fit Test Daily Check User Configuration Protocol Model Name ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8030 ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8038 N95 Preview Selection ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8038 N99 v Automatic 13 Protocol records se
19. menu option File Database PortaCount Report Setup Help X au O viv k x fe The following table lists the menu options You can select any of the options using the mouse or the keyboard Menu Options File Report Print Settings Card Print Settings Exit Database Edit o People Table Ly o Respirator Table a o Fit Test Table VN o Protocol Table Change Active Manage Database Links o Create New Link o Hemove Link Data Record Tools PortaCount Fit Test O Real Time Daily Checks s Daily Check Settings Select Report us Single Fit Test E Global Fit Test Options PortaCount Communications Wy e Help File Contents this manual e About FitPro File Menu The File menu lets you configure certain print functions or exit the program Report Print Settings Select this option to set up the report printer and page properties The first dialog lets you select a report printer Use the drop down arrow to select another printer Click the Report Printer Settings button to display the second dialog to set up the printer paper Size source orientation and margin sizes Page Setup O o Paper Source Auto Select v Orientation Margins inches Portrait Left 1 Landscape See Chapter 5 for details on creating and printing reports 16 Chapter 3 Card Print Settings Select this option to set up the ID card printer and ID card properties The first dialog lets you select the
20. other operations such as change how people are sorted in the Person list and it lets you edit people records and respirator records For more information about these operations refer to Chapter 4 which describes how to manage databases Enter the operator initials or name in the Operator field This is a required field There is a 25 character maximum but 3 to 5 characters is recommended due to layout considerations for printed fit test reports or cards Select the test subject Use the drop down box or alternatively begin typing the name of the subject The default search value is Last Name but you can also select a subject by a Clicking and selecting a different search value First Name ID number Company or Location and then using the drop down box or begin typing b You can add a new person to the People Table before you start fit testing by selecting ADD NEW PERSON from the Person drop down This opens the Edit People Table window where you can enter in the information for the person s record click SAVE then EXIT when finished c You can make changes to a person s record in the People database by clicking and selecting Edit People Display the person s record make the necessary changes and click SAVE then EXIT When the correct subject is displayed information is automatically filled in First Name Last Name ID Number etc Select an available Respirator for the subject using the drop down box The l
21. records from a database The Data Records Tool dialog is shown in the figure below Generally speaking there are four steps to most operations 1 Select a source database This can be Access SQL or an XML file Database Management and Operation 39 2 Select Record types to include 3 Optionally filter the records See Advanced Record Selection and Filtering for details 4 Select a destination for the records This can be another database a text file an XML file on a flash drive It can also be deletion of the records Data Record Tools Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database MyDatabase Access Database Records to include J People J Respirator Saved selection filters All Records People Respirator J Protocol C omparison Fit Test Daily Check J User Configuration Last Name First Name Company Location Inactive ULICKI AARON ACME TAMPA FLORAS ABDUL JONESCO FORT WORTH Preview Selection MOSELY ABRAM JONESCO PEORIA 329 People records selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Destination database Overwrite duplicate records in destination database Flash Drive Database Exchange This function lets you export the FitPro software database to a flash drive so you can operate the PortaCount Fit Tester in Stand alone and save the fit test data to a flash drive Once fit testing is complete you can import the fit test data into the FitPro software database On the Port
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23. to sort data and the order of fields in report 51 To access the reports function 1 Select Report Select Report or click EX The Report Selection dialog appears The name of the database file used for the reports is shown in the Report Details window By default this is the active database Click Select Database to choose another database The reports that are available are shown in the Report List window Click on a report name in this list and the number of records for that report is shown in the Report Details window Select Report Multi Respirator Fittest Card Custom Report Report Database A Test Database v2 ACCESS Number of records 327 The following table describes the fields and buttons in the Report Selection dialog Button or Field Name Description Create New Report Create a custom report using the Report Wizard see below The wizard lets you select the type of data and its presentation in the report Delete Report Active only when you have selected a custom report Click it to remove all information about the report The pre defined reports cannot be deleted Closes the dialog box 52 Chapter 5 Button e Field Name Modify Report Report List Report Details Select Database View Report Description Displays dialogs that let you modify the report highlighted in the Report List window You can change the filter used to select records and the sorting order of the records The na
24. 014 314 2015 MLFT INC 1000 FULL FACE Name JOHN DOE Test Date 3 14 2014 ID 1111 Next Test Date 3 14 2015 Respirator Results Mfg MLFT INC Overall FF 11539 Model 1000 FF Pass Level 00 Style FULL FACE Pass Y Size MEDIUM Operator MG Protocol OSHA 29CFR1910 134 FR Test Method QNFT using TS PortaCount Your company contact infcemation here N OSHA 29CFR1910 134 00 Chapter 5 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting This chapter lists a series of symptoms their possible causes and recommended solutions for problems encountered when using FitPro software Additional information on using the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester may be found in the Operation Manual Symptom When a PortaCount Fit Tester is plugged into your computer a message appears from your operating system similar to Windows has detected new hardware and you are asked to install drivers Windows operating system shows that a USB device is not recognized when the hub is plugged in FitPro software does not show a connection to all PortaCount Fit Testers or the Connectivity icon displays a broken connection sT x4 Possible Causes Connectivity issue between PortaCount Fit Tester and computer NDIS drivers are not installed Connectivity issue between USB hub and computer USB connectivity issue Or PortaCount Fit Tester is not in External Control Mode Solution Windows 7 amp 8 users
25. C Using Multiple Fit Testers Fit Test Dashboard e Protocol CSA Z94 4 2002 Person 1 UNDERDAHL BLAKE 772 First Name Last Name ID Number Respirator Mask Size Company Location Due date CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 CUSTOM3 CUSTOM4 Note Required field BLAKE UNDERDAHL 772 Large ACME CLEVELAND 11 24 2016 TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE Operator GGS Stop Exercise Fit Factor 3 TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE BENDING OVER 7 NORMAL BREATHING pm 4 NOD HEAD UP AND DOV N zy MSA ULTRA ELITE FULL F 5 TALK OUT LOUD hz umm Test Status Mask Purge PortaCount Status Ambient Conc 10694 Mask Conc Sec 1 Make certain the exercise protocol shown beneath Protocol is the one you want to use If it is not the one you want to use click and then click Select a protocol to bring up the following display g em OSHA 298CFR1810 134 Sort People list by Select a protocal j ANSVAIHA 7588 10 2001 Edit People Respirator Mask Size Company Location Due date Edit Respirator CSA 7944 2011 HSE 282 28 UK ONLY OSHA 29CFR1910 134 OSHA 29CFR1910 134 EXT CSA 7944 2002 1 9 2016 Fit Testing with FitPro Software 11 12 Select the protocol you want to use from the list confirm your choice and the display will close and the protocol you selected will be the new exercise protocol As you can see the icon also lets you access
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29. H FITPRO SOFTWARE 9 Connecting the Model 8030 8038 or 8020M cccccccccessseceeeceeeseceeeeeesseceeecseeeeeeeseaeeeeeesaaaees 9 Start the PortaCount Fit Tester and FitPro Software cccccccccssssecceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeas 10 Begin Fit Testing sssssssssssssesssesseeeeee nennen nenne nnne nn nnne nnns annis earn n rsen nnns na nnns na nnn nnn 11 CHAPTER 3 FITPRO SOFTWARE MENU OPTIONS 15 alius 16 Repon Print Seting ENRIQUE 16 CTE CUNG RENTEN 17 A E E E PEE E E E E E E PE E E EA 17 Beirelor e ego a e r een EE Em 17 Ponacount Ment 17 FIFO Tea E E 17 micis E O E EE 18 DENES GS E A aerate bee E A E E TAE A A E A A E E 19 mice E E E E E cheaters 21 Selec REDOT oier T E E E E A EE 21 EIRE TO EEE E 21 EUSA U EE AE E E A E PE A E O E E E A E E A EEE 21 Global FitPro Oeo t RR T T 21 PortaCount Communicat Osses Ea a ii 22 FO IS IG E 23 Help File Contents ccccccccsssseeecceeeeeeaeeeeecceeeeeceueeeeceeeeeeeeeeaseeeeeeeesseeeaseeeeeseesseaaaeeeeeeeeeseaas 23 ADO IEP FO SOW AUS asena aao a E E Eaa E araa 23 CHAPTER 4 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AN
30. New Link module uses MS Access files to persist data 2 Select Access Database from the drop down list this is the default database type Options are Access Database and MS SQL Database 3 Click New Link The Create New Link dialog appears Create Mew Link Link Name Database File 4 Enter a link name This can be any name you choose It will become the link name for this 36 database that appears in the Database Change Active list and other places It does not alter the database Filename If you leave this field blank and browse to the file you want to link to the database filename will become the Link name Chapter 4 5 Click Browse and navigate to the folder that contains the Microsoft Access database you want to link to To create a new database navigate to the folder in which you want the database to be stored Open 2S Se i Users b Public Public Documents Fit Test Data Organize v New folder Downloads z Name Date modified Type Recent Places DCUM PN test 2 11 20049 09 AM MDB File 1 120 KB CJ Libraries Documents 2 Music i Pictures B Videos j Homegroup Computer amp OS C cs HP_RECOVERY I_ wa File name test FitPro Access 2003 Open M Cancel 6 Tocreate a new database enter a file name in the blank File Name field and click Open To select an existing database select the file using the mous
31. SB port on your computer each time you use the PortaCount Pro as this will help to minimize any potential communication issues If you are using more than one Model 8030 or 8038 PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to conduct simultaneous fit tests refer to Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers for additional information 1 Plug the A type end of the USB cable shipped with the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester into a USB port on your computer 2 Plug the B type end of the USB cable into the USB Port located on the back of the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester a i Ji LISB A Female LISB A Male USB A Male Plug Chassis Mount side View LISB B Male LISB B Male Plug LISB B Female Side View If this is the first time the PortaCount Fit Tester has been attached to your computer you may be informed that Windows has detected new hardware and you are asked to install drivers Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 3 Make sure the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester is set up and operational See the PortaCount Pro Operation and Service Manual for instructions if you are not already familiar with setting up the instrument Start the PortaCount Fit Tester and FitPro Software 1 2 Sr 4 10 Press the On Off button to turn the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester on Wait for the instrument to display the main Activities menu approximately 60 seconds Start the FitPro software You may get a message PortaCount not detecte
32. The Device Drivers will be installed during the software installation process as described in Chapter 1 Windows XP users The computer will display a New hardware found box at the bottom right of your screen During the software installation process the PortaCount fit tester drivers were loaded onto your computer It may be necessary to use the Found New Hardware wizard to install the drivers on Windows XP operating system If there are any issues with the Device Driver installation refer to the RESFT 201 PortaCount Pro to PC Communications instructional course located at the PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website www tsi com pcacademy Verify whether your USB hub requires a driver if it does install it Power all PortaCount Fit Testers down Plug hub in Verify the computer recognizes the hub Power all the PortaCount Fit Testers up and reconnect them to the hub Verify the PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen is set to the main Activities menu Reseat all USB connections Reselect the Connectivity button Reboot the PortaCount Fit Tester that is not connecting 59 Symptom USB Hub has all LED s flashing on and off Message To use the PortaCount Fit Tester remotely unlock the instrument 60 Possible Causes Connectivity issue between the hub and computer PortaCount Fit Tester is busy with an operation initiated from the PortaCount touch screen Solution Rebo
33. aCount Pro Fit Tester data is stored on a flash drive in XML format The exchange function copies records from FitPro databases into the XML the data format used by PortaCount Pro Fit Tester It is recommended that you verify the data after it is exported Data Record Tools has two sections one for exporting data and one for importing data The fields and buttons for each portion of the dialog are described in the following subsections The flash drive XML database is limited in size to 1 MB 1 MB is equal to approximately 420 People Records and 420 Fit Test Records You can minimize the size of the XML database by exporting only specific records such as only those people who will be fit tested that day 40 Chapter 4 Export a FitPro Database to the Flash Drive XML Database 1 2 3 Insert a flash drive in an available USB port on your personal computer Select Database Data Record Tools In the Record Source section select the Database tab and then select the database from which you want to export records By default FitPro software selects the current active database as the source database Exporting a database does not delete or modify the original database file in any way Under Records to include select three record types People Respirator and Protocol You can optionally filter these records to create a smaller XML file Refer to Advanced Record Selection and Filtering Inactive records are automatically e
34. adjusting the ambient concentration to desired levels The Real time Fit Factor Display can display the fit factors or ambient concentrations for up to four fit testers see Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers The real time fit factor feature is intended for training It should not be used immediately before a fit test Using the feature to help the test subject don the respirator 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 for training and practice only You can 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 the use of the real time display or other assistance before the final test Before starting the real time fit factor display the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester must be on and properly connected to the computer You must also have someone wearing a respirator that is properly connected to the PortaCount Pro Fit Testers e Tostart the Real Time Display select PortaCount Real Time or click 4 5 The Real Time Fit Factor Display appears Real Time Fit Factor Display Status 7 PortaCount 1 PortaCount 2 PortaCount 3 PortaCount 4 Ambient Sample Ambient 5969 4 Concentration Mask N95 Companion Fit Factor This f
35. aily Table based on the test dates e Import FitPlus v3 and FitPro v2 databases into FitPro database formats e Merge one database with another using selected criteria e Move and copy individual records from one database to another All Microsoft Access database files have an mdb extension The default database supplied with FitPro software is named Default You can create new database files using the New Link dialog see Change Active Link You can link to an Access database or an MS SQL database The menu options of the Database menu are described below 26 Chapter 4 Editing Record Tables To edit or view any of the database records excluding the Daily Checks records select Database Edit and then People Respirator Fit Test or Protocol Each editor is described below Edit or View the People Table Select Database Edit People or Fe to edit or view the People Table The Edit People Table dialog box appears The dialog box contains all blank fields until you select a name or click New Edit People Table Begin search by typing last name or select from drop down list People List MIBULUM EFE Sort by Last Name Last Name ALDAPE Label New First Name ENOLA CUSTOM1 Delete ID Number 7775 CUSTOM2 Duplicate Company ACME CUSTOM3 CLEVELAND CUSTOM4 Record Inactive Configuration Note Limit 128 Characters Show only inactive records Records in the People Table can
36. alog box in Chapter 1 Change Active Link Select Database Change Active to change or view the active database link you are using for fit tests You can also create a new database link or a new database When you select Database Change Active a list of the available database links is displayed To change the active database link simply select the new database link from the displayed list At the end of the list of available links is an option to add a new link Use New Link to link a database not listed or create a new database You can link to an Access database or an MS SQL database See Manage Database Links below Manage Database Links Databases are accessed by creating links to database files or server instances These links add convenience because once they are established the details of the link backing file server address etc are remembered and selecting a database is quick and easy Select Database Manage Database Links to create add a new link to an existing database create a new database and link to it remove an existing link or delete both the link and the database file which backs it Database Management and Operation 35 To link to an existing Access database or create a new Access database 1 Select Database Manage Database Links Create New Link The Create New Link dialog box appears Create New Link Database Module Access Database Fit Test Access Database Module This
37. aracters User Defined Report Create Modify and Print Reports 53 2 Select Database Table Lists the record tables in the database that you can select to generate reports Click the name to select the corresponding table then click Next gt gt Select database table Select table for report data People Protocol Respirator Fit Test 3 Select Fields to Include in Report Displays all available fields from the selected record table in the Available Fields column Example below shows the dialog box when Fit Test is selected Select fields to include in report Available fields Selected fields Column1 Column2 ID Number Company Column3 NONE Column4 Column5 Respirator Mask Size Overall Fit Factor Column6 NONE a To add fields to the report select the field you want to use and then click Add The field appears in the Selected fields list filled top to bottom b To remove a field from the Selected fields column select it and then click Remove c Torearrange the order of the fields click on the down arrow for the column and then select the field you want for that column d Click Next gt gt when finished 54 Chapter 5 4 Criteria to Select Records The Criteria to Select Records dialog lets you select the records you want to appear in the report Criteria to Select Records All records a To include all records in the report click All records
38. ata Record Tools oo po Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database Records to includ T People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check 4 People J Respirator Saved selection filters All Records v Save Filter Delete Filter 4 Protocol 4 Fit Test 4 Daily Check Comparison Value 4 User Configuration Last Name First Name Test Date Due Date WA JOHN 3 14 2014 6 38 3 14 2015 Preview Selection J Automatic 1 Fit test record selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Destination database Database Access Database 4 Overwrite duplicate records in destination database C Em Exit W 6 If you want the records to be moved from the source to the destination database then you must delete the same records out of the Source database Do not change the source database or the filter criteria Under Record destination select the Delete tab Select Delete to delete the selected records out of the Source database Backup and Restore FitPro software automatically creates a backup copy of your active Access database whenever you close the FitPro program The backup file is located in the same folder as the database backing file Up to five files will be kept For example Default 1 bak is the most recent backup of the Default database The automatic backup is useful in
39. case the current database becomes corrupted or is deleted by mistake You can also use the Copy function in Data Record Tools to create a copy of your database manually To restore the backup file follow these steps 1 When selecting the Source database select New link and browse to the folder Set the file type to Backup files bak 2 Under Record to include select all records Accept the default All Records filter 3 Forthe destination database select New Database 4 Click on Copy Database Management and Operation 45 Delete The Delete function lets you delete records from a database The Delete function does not provide any data validation or undo function Any changes you make are immediately made in the Source database It is recommended that you back up the data before deleting it 1 To delete records select Database Data Record Tools 2 Inthe Record Source section select Source database and select the database from which you want to delete records 3 Under Records to include select any of the record types that you wish to delete You can optionally filter these records Refer to Advanced Record Selection and Filtering 4 Inthe Record Destination section select the Delete tab 5 Select Delete to perform the operation You will need to confirm the operation twice before the records are deleted Data Record os X Record Source Database Flash Drive Source
40. ce some regulations call for 6 or 24 months Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Valid range is from 1 to 99 Required field 34 Chapter 4 Button or Field Name Description Protocol Name The exercise protocol you are currently using Click the arrow to the right of the Protocol Name field to display a list of all the protocol records in the database Select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Sample Timing Select View Edit to display the Sample Timing for PortaCount alone dialog box This box sets the Mask Sample Times Mask Purge Time Ambient Sample Time and Ambient Purge Time Do not change these values Save Saves the current information If a new record was created the record is added to the database If an existing record was modified the information is changed in the database Select Click this button to make the current protocol the default protocol Note When setting the default protocol verify the protocol Model Name is consistent with the PortaCount Fit Tester you intend to use Terminate fit test when If the protocol requires all exercises to pass check this box Most fit factor for any exercise regulations allow an exercise to fail as long as the overall fit factor fails passes Default is unchecked Note There is a separate option which terminates a fit test early if the overall fit factor becomes unachievable Refer to the Global FitPro Options di
41. creen you will see E Note If the CD does not hse EX Visit www tsi com fittest aining program the Po oun start automatically plese hake To enroll or request more Contact TSI view the root folder on information click here requires internet connection the CD and double exit click the file a nli iE autorun exe e rn When the main installation HIPRO dialog box appears click FitPro Fit Test Software FITPRO FIT TEST SOFTWARE The screen to the right will be displayed Click Install FitPro v 3 Manuals are in Adobe Click the button to install FitPro software onto this Software ie ug Aree ope em computer If FitPlus v3 or FitPro v2 software is already Nun Adobe Aat Renier installed it will not be affected by the installation of installed to display them FitPro software I N EL READER M Proceed by following the Install FitPro v3 Software O nscree n pro m pts th at WI This installer requires Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later If walk you through the E a a o installation process _ back FitPro v3 Software User s Manual main menu e If Microsoft NET is not already installed on your computer you will be prompted to install that first After NET is installed a reboot of the computer may be required If so restart the FitPro v3 software installation from the beginning The Installation Wizard will then prompt you to install the necessary Device Drivers and finally the FitPro
42. ctions to the personal computer Many commercial hubs are available Some require power and installation of drivers Refer to the USB hub manufacturer directions for details When performing fit tests with multiple PortaCount Fit Testers they must all be of the same model For instance if one PortaCount Model 8030 Fit Tester and three Model 8038 Fit Testers are connected FitPro software will recognize only one model Set up multiple PortaCount Fit Testers as follows 1 Start each of the PortaCount Fit Testers Refer to Start the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester in Chapter 2 and the PortaCount Pro Pro Operators Manual for detailed instructions on setup Wait for the TSI Splash screen to end and the main Activities menu to appear on each of the PortaCount Fit Testers Plug USB cables from each PortaCount Fit Tester to a USB hub and then connect the hub to your computer Supply power to the USB hub if it requires it 67 If this is the first time you have attached the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester to your computer you may be informed that Windows has detected new hardware and you are asked to install drivers Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Start FitPro Software and Check the Connectivity of all Devices 1 Launch the FitPro software on your personal computer 2 Onthe main FitPro software display select the USB icon Qj and select PortaCount 8030 80368 Fit Test Driver 3 When more than one PortaCount Fit Tester i
43. d if this is the first time you have connected the instrument to the software If you get this message press OK and then select Setup PortaCount Communication to select the module type for the appropriate PortaCount model For more information on how to setup and verify communications refer to PortaCount Communication in Chapter 3 You will then be asked if you want to perform Daily Checks TSI strongly recommends performing daily checks every day before you begin fit testing and anytime you suspect an instrument malfunction If the instrument passes the daily check it indicates the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester is in good working order Refer to Daily Checks in Chapter 3 Once the FitPro software initiates control you will be locked out from performing any operations from the display of the instrument To switch back to Stand alone Mode you must exit the FitPro software or unlock the PortaCount fit tester from the display Select Setup PortaCount Communication to select the module type for the appropriate PortaCount model For more information on how to setup and verify communications refer to the section Chapter 3 PortaCount Communication Chapter 2 Begin Fit Testing Once FitPro is running start a fit test by selecting PortaCount Fit Test from the menu or click the Q icon The Fit Test Dashboard opens The Fit Test Dashboard can accommodate up to four simultaneous fit tests when using certain PortaCount models See Appendix
44. d or update a record If no changes are made to the dialog Save is not active 5 To close the dialog box click Exit The following table describes the buttons and fields in the Edit Respirator Table dialog box Button or Field Description Approval Displays the respirator approval certification number Auto Description Delete If checked the description field is automatically filled in using the information from the manufacturer model style and fit factor pass level fields You may overwrite the automatic description if necessary This box is checked by default Deletes the displayed record A warning message first appears asking you to verify you want to delete the record If you click Yes the record is permanently deleted Database Management and Operation 29 Button or Field Description Description Respirator description also shown in the Respirator List field See Auto Description above 60 character limit Closes the dialog box Filter Efficiency Less Check this box if you are fit testing respirators that have a filter than 99 N95 efficiency below 99 You must use the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester required with an N95 Companion Model 8038 Examples of filter types with efficiency below 99 include N95 R95 P95 P2 P1 Dust mist Dust mist fume etc Leave this box unchecked if the respirator is equipped with particulate filters having 99 or greater efficiency Examples of filters wit
45. d out cannot be changed nor can the results table The other fields can be changed Changing a Person s Last name First name or ID number from this screen will also change them in all other data records associated with that Person People records and Fit Test records in order to maintain the relationship between those records in the database Changing any other values in a Fit Test record will only affect that specific record Edit Fit Test Table EM _ Begin search by typing last name or select from drop down list gt Sorted Records ABBAMONTE ABBAMONTE CORDIE 7723 02 01 2014 MSA COMPO II HALF MASK 100 Sort by Last Name First Name CORDIE Last Name ABBAMONTE Due Date 02 01 2015 Test Date 02 01 2014 09 27 01 Company JONESCO Mask Size OCCUPATION MALE T CONSTRUCTION Note Limit 128 Characters OSHA 29CFR1910 134 Respirator MSA COMFO II HALF MASK 100 Fit test results Pass Level Overall Fit Factor 100 200 Exercise name 1 NORMAL BREATHING 2 DEEP BREATHING 3 HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 4 HEAD UP AND DOWN 5 TALKING amp GRIMACE 7 BENDING OVER 8 NORMAL BREATHING dd MM yyyy S Overall Pass 7 23 Operator GJS Location FORT WORTH HANDICAP NO PortaCount S N 8030 EMU 1 PortaCount M N Database Management and Operation 31 The following table describes the buttons and fields in the Edit Fit Test Table dialog Button or Fi
46. e and verify that the file name appears in the File Name field and then click Open The Create Database Link dialog box is redisplayed with the Link Name and Database File fields completed 7 Click Save If you created a new database you will be asked to verify that was what you wanted to do Click Yes and the database will be created and added to the list of links It will automatically become the active database If you selected an existing file you will be asked to verify that was what you wanted to do Click Yes and the database will be added to the list of links and become the active database Now that a link is created you can easily select this database by its link name without browsing to a file or server each time To Link to an existing FitPro v2 MS SQL database or create a new MS SQL database on an existing FitPro v2 server instance 1 Select Database Manage Database Links Create New Link The Create New Link dialog box appears Create New Link Database Module MS SQL Database 000000 v modieusee MSSQLSeveriopersetdan llli module uses MS SQL Server to persist data Exit 2 Select MS SQL Database from the drop down list Options are Access Database and MS SQL Database Database Management and Operation 37 38 Click New Link The Link to MS SQL Database dialog appears Link to hs SQL Database Link Name Serverinstance search for Servers Sw TBANSTSIFITPRU Windows login Login sa FitPro l
47. eature is intended only for training AMBIENT CONCENTRATION a 1 PortaCount 1 PortaCount 2 eren s 3 MM CNE 4 1 100000 i i i 100000 10000 1000 AMBIENT CONCENTRATION NOI LVH TN3ONOO LNAISAY i i L 1 9 13 59 9 13 59 9 14 00 9 14 01 9 14 04 9 14 05 9 14 05 9 14 06 9 14 07 9 14 08 Time Refresh Exit Press Alt PrintScreen to capture the Display 18 Chapter 3 FitPro software begins by instructing the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to take an ambient concentration reading and store the value Then the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester begins continuous monitoring of the mask concentration You can observe the Fit Factor reading fluctuate in near real time on the line graph There is a 5 to 10 second delay between when a change in fit occurs and when the graph displays the change in fit factor The graph pauses every 5 minutes while the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester takes a fresh ambient air measurement Click Refresh to force a new ambient reading sooner e Click the Concentration box to view real time ambient concentration In this mode the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester continuously measures the particle concentration through the ambient inlet port allowing the user to easily check ambient concentration in preparation for testing e Click the N95 Companion box if you are using a Model 8038 and testing the fit of a respirator that is less than 99 efficient including N95 P2 and P1 di
48. ecords e People e Respirator e Fit Test e Protocol The database stores information required before Fit Testing can begin for example e The protocol that will be used for testing e Information about the respirator s under test e Information about the person under test The database also stores information entered when the fit test is initiated for example e Respirator size e Next fit test due date calculated automatically but editable by the operator e The test operators identity such as their name or initials And finally the database stores information about the result of the Fit Tests including all of the information collected above and the pass fail results of the test e You can create reports from the information saved in the database e Youcan create multiple databases if there is a need to isolate information from departments locations companies etc 25 Database Menu The Database menu options let you perform a variety of database management functions e Transfer a database between a Flash Drive and the FitPro software e Edit data records to correct typographical errors e Change the active database currently in use e Create or delete a database e Copy a database to a specific location and filename e Export a database table to a comma separated value CSV text file or a custom text file e Back up a database e Restore a database from a previous backup e Split the Fit Test and or D
49. ectivity shortcut button m to reconnect a device that has been disconnected Use the mouse to hover over this button to see the serial number of your device 22 Chapter 3 Once the FitPro software initiates control you will be locked out from performing any operations in Stand alone mode To switch back to Stand alone Mode you must exit the FitPro software In the event a PortaCount Pro Fit Tester gets disconnected from the controlling computer before it has been unlocked by the software it can also be unlocked from the touch screen or by turning the PortaCount off and then back on Refer to the PortaCount Pro Hespirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual Help Menu The Help Menu provides online access to this manual in PDF format and other information including the software version number of your FitPro software Help File Contents Select Help Help File Contents to open a pdf file of this manual About FitPro Software Select Help About FitPro to display version information about the FitPro software as well as license agreement information and contact information at TSI Click Modules to see all the modules used in this software version The modules list is for diagnostic purposes only FitPro Software Menu Options 23 24 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 3 CHAPTER 4 Database Management and Operation FitPro software database management functions use the following types of data r
50. ed or failed Passed Fit Tests Only The default choice Saves only fit test records for those that pass Installation and Setup 5 Field or Button Description Automatic Print Fit Automatically prints a fit test report at the end of each fit test The report Test Report is sent to the assigned Report Printer You can select the number of copies to be printed e Saved Fit Tests Only Prints a report for every saved fit test Do Not Print This is the default choice Use this if no printer is available during fit testing The report can be printed at a later time Note The printer must be set up before automatic reports are generated at the end of fit tests Automatic If selected the software automatically terminates the fit test when the Termination Failed Overall Fit Factor becomes impossible to achieve The default is off Overall Note Specifies what to do if an exercise fit factor is so low that passing the entire fit test becomes mathematically impossible Change Database Click this button to change the active database You cannot add a link to a new database with this option nor can you create a new database Use Database Manage Database Links for those operations see Chapter 4 Manage Database Links for details Configuration Click this button to display the User Configuration dialog See User Configuration below for information Fit Test Card Click this button to set the options for printing fit test cards using an ID
51. eld Description Apply Custom Display the current custom field labels on this fit test record Refer to Names Global FitPro Options in Chapter 1 for details on how to change these labels Company name of the fit test subject will be asked to confirm the deletion record whether to save or discard changes Location of the fit test subject Size of the mask used for the fit test Note Information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results Print Card Prints a fit test card with the current record information A special card printer must be installed for this feature to work effectively To adjust page margins for Fit Test Cards go to Card Print Settings in Chapter 3 Print Report Prints the Fit Test report to your designated printer To adjust the page margins for Fit Test Reports go to Report Print Settings in Chapter 3 Protocol Displays the fit test protocol used for this fit test Click Protocol to view detailed exercise timing information Protocol information is historical and cannot be modified Respirator Displays the respirator used for this fit test Click Respirator to view detailed information on the respirator used for this fit test Respirator information is historical and cannot be modified Save Saves any changes made to the current record This button is active only if a change has been made to the currently displayed data Sort by Select the attribute you want the records sorted by
52. erchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials 9 NO LIABILTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall TSI be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation special incidental consequential or indirect damages for personal injury loss of business profits business interruption loss of information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this SOFTWARE i TSI Software License Agreement Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL osx ri vuEHU n EP RUF ee QUSE RENS ac XwRENE E MEME V CONVENIOS NNRTEITNTT eens ouanteedss V Brea RN T Uu V INTHODUGCTIODL uci uecisesi sevisuE crFni saco nE tee uUU UI MEUSE UREEUREEEE E ae FUE MEO NEE REF aS SERE I ERE EEE VII CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP eere nnn 1 Computer Requirements for FitPro Software cccccccccsseseceeeceeseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeueaseeeeeeaeseeeeeseaees 1 meal TP EOS SOWAT E setuePar dab Mv aiediune ene UR DUO EU PRI M DEBE Rat FU Un OPUS RUND ME 1 Start FitPro Software for the First Time Program Setup ccccceeecesseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeseeeeeeeeeeeaas 3 Global FtPro ODORS sessione pea EEpu EE the D ERo ep Secun Ret Eutbu IE cumul v oce SE Spon tria rU buses eats Ub Su d 5 USO ODIO ATION AEEA E desse cime dd dom Oa BICI Uc EEE E PII PO Dn MINH 7 CHAPTER 2 FIT TESTING WIT
53. es 8 custom reports 51 customizing fit test card 57 D daily check results report 51 daily check settings 20 daily checks 10 performing 19 daily checks on multiple PortaCount fit testers 70 data record 42 data record tools 39 41 43 44 46 database backup 45 change active list 36 copy 44 data record 42 data record tools 41 43 44 46 edit people table 42 manage database link 36 manage links 35 merge 44 move 44 restore 45 database exchange 26 database information 25 database menu 25 advanced edit delete 46 backup database 45 editing record table 27 fit test table 31 people table 27 respirator table 29 restore database 45 date and number formats 6 default exercise protocol 33 default fit test protocol changing 4 default protocol 34 delete 28 29 32 34 delete filter 47 delete link 39 delete records from a database 39 delete report 52 description 30 display real time fit factors 18 due date 32 duplicate field 28 E edit fit test table 31 62 edit fit test table dialog 32 edit people 12 edit people table 12 27 edit protocol table 33 edit record tables 27 edit respirator table 29 exchange database 26 exclude 34 exercise name 34 exit 17 28 30 32 34 52 exit fit testing 13 export 43 export data 43 export records to a text file 39 F Fargo card printer 61 file menu 16 ID card print settings 17 report print settings 16 filter
54. fit test is complete The Test Status box displays either Pass or Fail and the Fit Test fit factor Pass or fail is determined by comparing the overall fit factor to the Fit Factor Pass Level Exercise Fit Factor Test Status 1 NORMAL BREATHING 2 DEEP BREATHING 3 HEAD SIDE TO SIDE PortaCount Status 4 HEAD UP AND DOWN 5 TALKING 6 GRIMACE 7 BENDING OVER 8 NORMAL BREATHING PortaCount Status Ambient concentration was below minimum Low Alcohol The PortaCount Status indicator displays information about the PortaCount Fit Tester If the text in either indicator is underlined you can click on it to get additional information Additional troubleshooting information can be found in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting as well as PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual 11 To begin a test on another person or group of people click New Test 12 To begin a new test on the same person or group of people click Redo Test 13 To exit Fit Testing click Exit 14 To print a detailed Fit Test report for the fit test just completed click Print Fit Testing with FitPro Software 13 14 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 2 CHAPTER 3 FitPro Software Menu Options This chapter describes the menu options of the FitPro software The icons for the menu options that can be accessed from the toolbar are shown next to the appropriate
55. ge the default exercise protocol 1 Select the correct Model Name from the drop down box Note Only the models supported by the currently selected PortaCount Fit Tester Driver Module will be shown in the drop down list 2 Select the protocol you want as your default protocol from the Protocol Name drop down box or begin typing the protocol name in the field and it will be displayed Records in the Protocol Table are listed in alphabetical order Database Management and Operation 33 3 Click Select and confirm that you want this protocol to be the default protocol The chosen exercise protocol will remain the default protocol until you change it FitPro software automatically installs protocols into each database when the database is created so the fit test protocol you need is probably already available If you need to add a new protocol first verify the Model Name corresponds to the PortaCount Fit Tester and filter efficiency that you want to test Next click New and enter information for a new protocol in the fields of the dialog box You can also change information for any existing protocol by editing these fields Each protocol must have a unique name The protocol name field cannot have a comma If you enter a comma in this field a message is displayed and the comma is removed 4 Click Save to update or save the protocol record If no changes have been made to the dialog Save is not active 5 Toclose the dialog
56. h K Premium Resin black only ribbon Configuring FitPro Software to Print with an ID Card Printer 1 Start FitPro software on your computer Select Setup Global FitPro Options 2 From the Global FitPro Options dialog click Fit Test Card Options The Fit test card options dialog appears The first time you do this you will get an Install Card Printer dialog message Read and follow the directions in that message and click OK 61 62 Fit test card options Change card margins and printer settings Enter your company name for the last line on Fit Test card limit 60 characters Your company contact information here Automatically print 1 card at the completion of each passed fit test Enter your company name Text entered in this field will appear in Fit Test cards printed with an ID card printer It will also appear in the removable card printed at the bottom of Fit Test reports If you want to print a card at the completion of every test you can select Automatically print This option is disabled by default Alternatively Fit test cards can be printed at any time from the Edit Fit Test Table dialog described in Chapter 4 Fit test cards can only be printed one at a time There is no batch printing function Automatic card printing does not affect Automatic report printing Refer to Chapter 3 to set up automatic report printing In order to select the card printer and configure the card layout click C
57. h as merging moving copying deleting records exporting databases and more Database backup and restore Exchange databases with a PortaCount Pro Pro Fit Tester through the use of a flash drive A wide choice of report capabilities including one that indicates who is due for a fit test There is also a single page report for each test subject and custom designed reports Daily checks for diagnostic support A real time fit factor display for use in respirator training Printing of fit test reports and fit test cards using an optional card printer Allows fit testing using emulators that mimic actual Model 8038 or 8030 test devices to allow users to train and familiarize themselves with common fit test procedures without using a real device or tying up personnel to perform as subject vii This page intentionally left blank viii Introduction CHAPTER 1 Installation and Setup Computer Requirements for FitPro Software Personal computer running Windows XP Windows 7 32 and 64 bit Windows 8 32 and 64 bit operating system Microsoft NET version 4 The installation software will install Microsoft NET if necessary A 1 GHz or faster processor Monitor with minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 500 MB free space on hard drive 1 USB port minimum for use with Models 8030 8038 8020M Use a 4 port passive USB hub optional to facilitate the connection of multiple 8030 or 8038 PortaCount Pro Fit Teste
58. h high efficiency include P100 R100 N100 P99 R99 N99 P3 HEPA etc This box is unchecked by default Fit Factor Pass Level Fit factor pass level number for this respirator such as 100 for half masks and 500 for full face masks Consult the applicable regulations you intend to comply with for the correct value to use Required field The respirator manufacturer s name 25 character limit Required field Respirator model 25 character limit Required field Opens a new record so you can enter a new record in the database Respirator List Click the arrow to the right of the Respirator List field to display a list of all the respirator records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record in the dialog box Updates the new or revised data in the database Description of the respirator style such as half face or full face 25 character limit Required field 30 Chapter 4 Edit or View the Fit Test Table Select Database Edit Fit Test or click rna to edit or view the Edit Fit Test Table The Edit Fit Test Table dialog appears Select a new record by clicking the arrow next to the Sorted Records field Alternatively begin typing in the Sorted Records field until the desired record is displayed Records can be sorted alphabetically using the Sort by drop down menu the sort can be by Last Name First Name ID Number Company Location Test Date or Due Date The fields that are graye
59. hange Settings The Report Preview dialog appears These settings only affect Fit Test cards printed with an ID printer They do not affect Fit test reports Refer to Chapter 5 for details on printing Fit test reports Click the Page Setup button and use the Assigned Card Printer drop down box to select the card printer you have connected Appendix A 7 Click Card Printer Settings This opens the Page Setup dialog e Select the card size from the Paper Size list e Select Landscape for orientation and select margins e Click OK button 8 Card printing should now be functional To print a test card click Print button on the Report Preview dialog You should see a print confirmation window pop up briefly and a sample card should print Printing Fit Test Cards with an ID Card Printer 63 64 This page intentionally left blank Appendix A APPENDIX B Using the PortaCount Emulator FitPro software includes a PortaCount Emulator module allowing you to gain familiarity with how FitPro software operates without connecting to an actual device or tying up personnel to perform practice fit tests With the emulator you can train and familiarize yourself with FitPro software operations and experience common fit test issues you might encounter when performing actual fit tests Note You cannot perform Daily Checks or show Real time fit Factors with the PortaCount Emulator 1 Tostart the Emulator click Setup P
60. he Model 8038 the Model 8028 cannot switch automatically between N95 and N99 respirator testing The instrument must be reconfigured first as described above FitPro software does not support multiple simultaneous fit tests to be run with Model 8020 8020M or 8028 74 Appendix D INDEX A about FitPro software 23 about this manual v access database 36 activities menu 10 add fields in report 54 add new person 12 Adobe Acrobat Reader 23 advanced edit delete 46 advanced record selection and filtering 47 ambient concentration 19 apply custom names 32 approval field 29 assigned card printer 62 auto description field 29 automatic print 6 automatic save 5 automatic termination 6 available fields 54 56 B backup database 45 C card printer settings 63 change active database 6 change active link 35 change global FitPro options 21 change settings 62 63 communication PortaCount selecting 22 company 32 company field 28 company name field 57 computer requirements FitPro software 1 concentration radio button 19 configuration 6 configuration dialog 28 configuration field 28 configure emulator 65 connect PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester 9 connectivity button 22 connectivity issue 59 conventions manual v copy 44 copy records 39 create new link dialog 36 create new report 52 creating reports 51 criteria to select records 53 55 custom 32 custom field nam
61. ion field 28 lock out 10 manage database links 35 manual conventions v manufacturer 30 manufacturer name field 30 mask size 32 select 12 menu options 15 merge databases 39 Microsoft NET 2 Microsoft Access vii 76 Microsoft Access database files 26 Microsoft SQL Server vii minimal screen resolution 69 model 30 Model 8020 using FitPro software operations 74 setup 73 Model 8020M using FitPro software operations 74 setup 73 Model 8028 using FitPro software operations 74 setup 73 Model 8030 using FitPro software operations 74 Model 8038 using FitPro software operations 74 model name 33 34 modify report 51 53 monitor 1 monitoring real time fit factors 71 multi respirator fit test card 51 N new 28 30 34 new link 26 36 new test 13 next due report 51 next test due in months field 34 note 32 note field 28 O operator 32 operator field 12 overall fit factor 6 overall fit factor field 32 overall pass 32 overwrite duplicate records 45 P Q page setup button 62 pass level 32 past due report 51 people list 28 people report 51 people table editing 27 viewing 27 perform daily checks 19 PortaCount communication 22 select communication port 73 PortaCount M N 32 PortaCount menu 17 PortaCount not detected message 10 PortaCount Pro connecting 9 PortaCount S N 32 PortaCount status screen 22 pre defined reports 51 print
62. ist of available respirators is limited by the model of the connected PortaCount Fit tester A new Respirator can be added by selecting ADD NEW RESPIRATOR gt from the Respirator drop down list Select a Mask Size for the subject using the drop down box The drop down box will include sizes entered previously for other fit tests A new size can also be entered The remaining fields are optional Select options from these boxes as desired Before you click START to begin the fit test make certain the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester sample tube clear tube is connected to the respirator and ask the test subject if he or she is ready to begin the exercise protocol Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual if you need additional information The Fit Test Subject is required to wear the mask for five minutes prior to beginning the Fit Test exercises Chapter 2 10 Click START Fit testing begins immediately and the first exercise description appears The elapsed exercise time appears as a graphic progress bar As each exercise completes the result appears and PortaCount fit tester beeps to indicate that it is time to begin the next exercise The exercises proceed one after another without pause The ambient and sample values for the current exercise are displayed Exercises that pass are highlighted in green Exercises that fail are highlighted in red The dialog box displays Fit Test Completed when the
63. k records or the Inactive field in the People record Here the Values are True or False Date fields where the Value can be selected from a calendar Fields with blank values You can use the equal to Comparison and leave the value field blank That will match all records that have a blank value in the selected Field Conversely to find all records non blank values in the selected Field use the is not equal to Comparison and leave the Value field blank Database Management and Operation 47 Application of Operators and Values Comparison Operator Usage Is greater than Is less than These comparison operators are good choices when working Is greater than or equal to with Date ranges Is less than or equal to Starts with Use this comparison operator when working with complex pattern matching In its simplest tasks it can be used to find records with field values starting with a specific letter or string of letters For more advanced pattern matching additional wildcard characters can be used Common examples include Place a percent symbol at the beginning of the Value entry to match a string of characters in the middle of a word The underscore character _ will match any single character A list of characters of a range of characters can be selected by placing them within brackets i e a c g matches fields starting with a c or g and a d matches fields starting with a b c or d Adding an
64. lected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Destination File Record type to export E Default_PROTOCOL csv Browse People Column delimiter Text encoding Respirator Comma CSV UTF 8 Protocol Tab ASCII Fit test Custom z Daily Check Export o BR Database Copy Merge Move 1 Tocreate a copy of a database select Database Data Record Tools 2 Inthe Record Source section select the Database tab and the Source Database from which you want to copy records By default FitPro software selects the current active database as the source database Copying a database does not delete or modify the original database in any way 3 Under Records to include select all of the record types available You can optionally filter these records Refer to Advanced Record Selection and Filtering 4 To perform a Copy operation in the Record Destination section select the Database tab From the Destination Database list select New to create a new database To perform a Merge operation select an existing database that you want to merge the Source Database into 44 Chapter 4 5 You have the option to Select Overwrite duplicate records By default this option is unchecked You must check it to copy the user configuration file Select Overwrite duplicate records whenever you want to update records in the destination database with updated information from the source database D
65. mes of the pre defined and custom reports if there are any Shows the report database link and number of records contained in the report highlighted in the Report List window The number of records changes depending on the database file and the report selected Opens a dialog box that lets you choose another database for report purposes Note Selecting another database in this dialog box does not change the active database used for fit testing Displays the report In the case of fit test reports and fit test cards displays the first report in the set Click gt to view the next report in the set Click to view the previous report in the set Use the magnifier to zoom in or out on the report Click Exit to return to the Select Report dialog Click Print to print the report Click Print Setup to view page settings Refer to FitPro Software Printing later in this chapter for further details The Report Wizard The Report Wizard guides you through the process of modifying a pre defined report and the creation or modification of custom reports You can start the Report Wizard by selecting Custom Report in the Report List and then clicking Modify Report If you are modifying an existing report the Wizard will skip to step 4 below The first three steps occur only when you create a new custom report 1 Report Title Enter a name for the report then click Next gt gt Report Title Select a title for this report limit 60 ch
66. nctioning properly Chapter 3 5 After the particle check and classifier check is complete you are instructed to attach the HEPA filter to the clear sample hose and click Start again This initiates the zero check which automatically proceeds to the maximum fit factor check 6 When all checks are complete the test results appear in the dialog box and are stored in the Daily Check Table of the active database 7 Click Stop if you want to stop the checks for any reason before they are complete click Exit to close the dialog box Note Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual for technical information regarding the daily checks Report Menu The Report Menu lets you select reports and fit test records to view or print F Select Report E Select this menu option to view modify or print the predefined or user defined reports Refer to Chapter 5 for information regarding printing and viewing reports EN Single Fit Test 5 Select this menu option to view or print an individual fit test record When you select this option the Edit Fit Test Table dialog appears Refer to Chapter 4 for a definition of the fields and buttons of this dialog box See Single Fit Test Report in Chapter 5 for an example of the report Setup Menu Select this menu option to change the Global FitPro Options and select verify PortaCount Communications Global FitPro Options Select this option to cha
67. ndently of one another if Terminate early was selected in Global FitPro Options in Chapter 1 The Print button prints all tests one per page If preferred or if you have minimal screen resolution you can switch from the vertical layout displayed above to a horizontal layout by going to the Global FitPro Options menu Refer to Chapter 1 Global FitPro Options section for more information Using Multiple Fit Testers 69 Perform Daily Checks 1 70 When more than one PortaCount Fit Tester is connected the daily check screen will allow each of them to be selected independently Note If N95 is enabled it will be enabled for all of the devices Select all PortaCount Fit Testers due for daily check Daily checks are performed serially The first PortaCount Fit Tester to be checked will be displayed above the instruction field in the upper right hand corner Follow the displayed instructions for this PortaCount Fit Tester Click Start ortaCount Daily Check Test Status PortaCount 1 Remove HEPA filter or mask Press start to begin particle check PortaCount Particle Check Classifier Check Zero Check Maximum Fit Factor Check 1 N A 2 N A 3 N A 4 N A v PortaCount 1 v PortaCount 2 PortaCount 3 PortaCount 4 8038104112 Last Daily Check NONE 8038131903 Last Daily Check NONE N A N A Use N95 songs
68. nge how FitPro software operates Refer to Chapter 1 for information about setting Global FitPro Options FitPro Software Menu Options 21 PortaCount Communication e Select Setup PortaCount Communication to select the appropriate driver module for the PortaCount Fit Tester Options are e PortaCount 8030 8038 Fit Test Driver e PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver e PortaCount 8020M Fit Test Driver e PortaCount 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver See Appendix B for further Emulator information See Appendix D for more 8020 8028 or 8020M information Select PortaCount Module PortaCount Module Type PortaCount 8030 8038 Fit Test Driver This enables fit testing with TS PortaCount 8030 Select and 8038 model fit testers Cance Choose the desired driver and click Select Depending on the driver module selected you may be presented with on screen prompts related to communication or other settings Follow the on screen prompts to configure the fit test driver Once a connection has been established with the PortaCount s a status screen will display information about the connected instrument s PortaCount Status r Serial Number 80303030 Model Number 8030 Firmware Version 30 N95 NMo WOO Yes If using more than one PortaCount Fit Tester refer to Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers Note To troubleshoot connectivity problems refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for details Click the Conn
69. nk to a database or to delete the database backing file 1 Select Database Manage Database Links Remove Link The Remove Link dialog box opens Remove link Link Name MuLinkMName Access Database Delete Link only Delete Delete Link and database backing file 2 Select the name of the link you want to remove from the Link Name box using the drop down arrow Note You cannot delete the active database link You cannot delete the backing file of an SQL database 3 Select Delete Link Only deletes the link but retains the database or Delete Link and Database Backing File Delete Link and Database Backing File deletes both the link and the database 4 Click Delete You will be required to verify your action Data Record Tools The Data Record Tools feature includes a powerful tool set that allows you to manipulate records quickly and easily with a single interface Operations that can be performed with the Data Record Tools include Import and export XML files for Flash Drive Exchange This is commonly used to prepare and export People Respirator and Protocol information to be used with a stand alone PortaCount Fit Tester and its import test data after performing a series of fit tests Export records to a delimited text file for import into third party applications such as Microsoft Excel software Copy records from one database to another Merge databases oplit a database Delete
70. nt N A PortaCount N A If you are using a PortaCount Fit Tester that supports N95 testing and plan to fit test filtering facepiece respirators that are less than 9996 efficiency you must select the Use N95 box If you plan to fit test respirators with gt 99 efficiencies AND lt 99 efficiencies you should run two Daily Checks one with the Use N95 box checked and the other with the box unchecked The pass fail settings used by FitPro software for the daily checks can be viewed by clicking Settings on the PortaCount Daily Checks dialog box or by selecting PortaCount Daily Check Settings Do NOT change these settings Changing the Daily Checks default settings is not recommended Factory settings are optimal The Daily Checks dialog box lists each of the instruments attached to the computer along with its serial number and the last time a daily check was performed If you are checking more than one instrument Select the check box next to the instrument serial number to perform a daily check The test status box instructs you to remove the HEPA filter or mask from the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester sample hose and click Start Once you click Start the daily checks begin The status and progress of each test appears in the dialog box The particle check is performed first If you select Use N95 box the particle check is immediately followed by the classifier check The classifier check verifies the classifier is fu
71. ntally when only a single PortaCount Fit Tester is connected 6 Chapter 1 Field or Button Description Warn When Fit This option is enabled checked by default If it is enabled a warning Factor is Above message appears when the fit factor for any exercise exceeds the value you enter The fit test continues despite the warning message The purpose of the warning is to alert an inexperienced fit test operator that something may be wrong such as a blocked sample tube If this option is enabled the value should be set at a fit factor level that will almost never occur unless something is wrong A blocked mask sample tube will often result in fit factors well over 500 000 The default value is 100 000 however you may have to select a higher value more appropriate for the types of respirators you use and other considerations N99 and N95 High The high concentration warning notifies you when the ambient air particle Concentration concentration exceeds the target range during Daily Checks and Fit Warning level Tests Prolonged exposure to excessive concentration levels could degrade the performance of the PortaCount Fit Tester over time resulting in failed daily checks or a Low Particle Message By default the high concentration warning displays when the ambient concentration is above 30 000 particles cm when testing masks with 99 efficiencies or greater or above 1 500 pt cm when testing masks with lt 99 efficiencies N95 These
72. of TSI Incorporated e PortaCount Pro and PortaCount Pro are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated TSI Web Site Please visit the TSI web site www tsi com to Check for FitPro software updates www isi com software Receive further product training www tsi com pcacademy Download application notes Download instruction manuals Download product brochures Register your PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Obtain a return material authorization RMA number before sending your PortaCount Pro Fit Tester in for service vi About This Manual Introduction FitPro software is intended for use with the Model 8030 PortaCount Pro and Model 8038 PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Testers FitPro Fit Test Software also supports Models 8020 8020M military version and 8028 PortaCount Plus Fit Testers Model 8028 refers to a combination of the model 8020 with the addition of the N95 Companion mask fit tester Model 8095 where these two units are connected during operations FitPro software features include Supports up to four PortaCount Pro Pro Fit Testers running simultaneously Models 8030 and 8038 only Full automation of the fit test process This version uses Microsoft Access as the default database application There is also optional support for server based Microsoft SQL Server User Interface in four languages including English German French and Spanish Database management tasks suc
73. ogin Password SQL Server Login eats oa ata ata a a aa ota ate oe oe Database Name search for Databases FitProD ata Create New Database Enter a Link Name This can be any name you choose It will become the link name for this database that appears in the Database Change Active list and other places It does not alter the database name Click Search for Servers If there is an SQL server running on your computer or available on your network they will appear in the Server list Use the drop down arrow to select the desired server Note You can also type in a specific Server name and Instance supplied to you by a system administrator For existing FitPro v2 software databases select FitPro Login under the Security options unless otherwise instructed by a database administrator in your organization Click Search for Databases and select the database you want to link to If you are creating a new database you must fill in this field with the name that you want to use for the backing SQL database Click Create New Link and the database will be added to the list of links and become the active database Now that a link is created you can easily select this database by its link name without browsing to a file or server each time Alternatively you can click Create New Database and a new SQL database will be created The database will be added to the list of links and it will become the active database Chapter 4 To remove a li
74. on your Windows desktop and click on it You can also start FitPro software by selecting Programs from the Start menu Look under FitPro and select FitPro to start the program Select the desired language from the options available in the Language list When FitPro software starts for the first time you are required to select a default exercise protocol from the following dialog box These are the most commonly used protocols for fit testing Installation and Setup e Select default exercise protocol e Language Select a default exercise protocol for FitPro to use each time it starts English US OSHA 29CFR1910 134 8 exercise US Government OSHA protocol used by most organizations in USA Select this protocol if you are not sure which protocol to use ANSVAIHA 2788 10 2001 7 exercise American National Standards Institute ANSI consensus protocol USA Used by organizations that are not bound by law to a specific government standard HSE 282 28 UK ONLY 7 exercise UK Government HSE protocol CSA 794 4 2011 7 exercise Canadian Standards Association CSA protocol Review the options and select the desired default protocol Then click Next You can change the default fit test protocol at any time or add new ones see Edit or View the Protocol Table If a PortaCount Not Detected warning box appears Click OK to continue During setup you do not need to be connected to a PortaCount fit tester Connect
75. ortaCount Communications or click the USB icon 9 The Select PortaCount Module dialog opens Select PortaCount Module PortaCount Module Type PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver This module enables fit test demo and training by simulating a PortaCount instrument 2 Select PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver from the PortaCount Module Type drop down box and click Select The PortaCount Emulator Config dialog box opens PortaCount Emulator Config PortaCounts 8030 65 3 Select the number of PortaCount Fit Testers you want to emulate 1 to 4 and the model 66 number 8030 or 8038 and click OK An emulator dialog box appears for each of the PortaCount Fit Testers and you will see a dialog indicating the number of emulators that includes their serial numbers FitPro o D FitPro v4 BR OXO PortaCounts Serial Number PortaCount1 Feet Sie PortaCount2 8030 EMU 2 PortaCount 3 PortaCount 4 Fit Test Conditions Simulate Good Fit Fit Test Conditions Simulate Good Fit Simulate High Ambient Simulate High Ambient Simulate Low Ambient Simulate Perfect FF 5 Simulate Low Ambient Simulate Perfect FF OE eee 3 Simulate FF Unachievable Simulate Poor Fit Simulate Poor Fit 7 Simulate Low Alcohol Simulate Data Error amulatars hu hauanna tha naintar nuar tha Nannan amp E Simulate Low Alcohol Simulate Data Erro
76. ot computer Use the PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen to return the PortaCount Fit Tester to the main Activities menu Then reinitiate External Control Mode by using the connectivity button on FitPro software Or 2 Reboot the PortaCount Fit Tester Note FitPro software will be unable to lock the Model 8020M while a measurement is underway Use the 8020M keypad to return the instrument to the Fit Test idle screen Chapter 7 APPENDIX A Printing Fit Test Cards with an ID Card Printer ID Card Printer Setup TSI Incorporated does not guarantee that the FitPro fit test card printing features will function properly with each of the wide variety of ID card printers available on the market Use of an ID card printer other than the models recommended by TSI is done at your own risk TSI believes that FitPro card printing features will work with most Windows compatible ID card printers and recommends using the Fargo Persona C30e DCT1000 C50 or comparable printer Most card printer manufacturers will provide the necessary print settings with their product For Card Printer Supplies and Specifications please refer to the Card Printer manufacturer Refer to the installation and setup instructions provided by the Card Printer manufacturer FitPro software does not support color printing be sure that the proper printer ribbon type has been selected under the printer settings TSI recommends using the Fargo card printers wit
77. r To verify the number of emulators hover the pointer over the Connectivity icon re You can change the number of emulators you are using at any time Select a Fit Test Condition for each of the PortaCount Fit Tester emulators you can select only one condition for each emulator You can change the conditions when desired On a fit test report the serial number of the Emulator always has the form 803x EMU n where x is 0 or 8 indicating model 8030 or 8038 and n is the number of the emulator 1 to 4 Fit tests performed using the Emulator module are not saved to the database Appendix B APPENDIX C Using Multiple Fit Testers Note The use of multiple PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers with one computer is not supported for Models 8020 8020M or 8028 A single installation of FitPro V software can connect to up to four Model 8030 or Model 8038 PortaCount Pro Fit Testers and perform synchronized fit testing on up to four test subjects at the same time Operation with multiple instruments is very similar to operation with a single instrument This section describes differences you will encounter when running multiple fit testers simultaneously Please review this section before connecting multiple devices or performing any operations with more than one fit tester Setting up Multiple PortaCount Fit Testers A 4 port USB hub is recommended to facilitate the connection of multiple PortaCount Pro Fit Tester conne
78. rs to the computer 1 RS 232 COM Port to USB Adapter for use with 8020 or 8028 optional A CD ROM reader to install the software Alternatively you can download the software from www tsi com software Install FitPro v3 Software This procedure assumes you are installing the software on a personal computer running Windows 7 operating system There may be slight variations in the screens you see but the process should be similar enough to allow you to install the software on Windows 8 or Windows XP operating systems Only an Administrator can install the FitPro v3 software Once the software is installed and set up successfully any user can operate the FitPro v3 Software Disconnect the PortaCount PRo Respirator Fit Tester from the computer USB port before starting the FitPro v3 software installation FitPro v2 and FitPro v3 software can coexist Installing FitPro v3 software and converting FitPro v2 databases to the FitPro v3 software format does not alter your FitPro v2 software installation in any way FitPro v2 software will run after you install FitPro v3 software To begin the installation HIPRO a insert the CD ROM PortaCount Pro Technical TECHNICAL REFERENCE AND FITPRO SOFTWARE Reference and FitPro Software CD v3 into a CD ROM drive The CD should automatically start PORTACOUNT PRO running after about 30 eum seconds The screen shown 7 on the right is the first s
79. s the currently displayed information to the database Show only Check this box if you want to display only those people whose records are inactive records flagged as inactive By default only active records are displayed Note This selection may not be available for some databases 28 Chapter 4 Edit or View the Respirator Table 1 Select Database Edit Respirator or click ge to edit or view the Respirator Table The Edit Respirator Table dialog appears and displays the record for the last respirator you used Edit Respirator Table Respirator List Manufacturer Model Style Fit Factor Pass Level Approval Description ACME 1111 N35 DISPOSABLE 100 ACME 1111 N85 DISPOSABLE 100 ACME 1111 N35 DISPOSABLE 100 v Auto Description v Filter efficiency less than 99 N95 required 2 Records in the Respirator Table are listed in alphabetical order Use the drop down list of the Respirator List field to display and select any respirator record Alternatively begin typing the respirator name in the field and it will be displayed 3 You can change the displayed information for any existing record by overwriting the appropriate fields To add a respirator to the table click New and enter information for a new respirator in the required fields of the dialog box Click Delete to delete the currently displayed record You will be asked to verify the deletion 4 Click Save if you ad
80. s PortaCounts connected a pop up see figure will indicate the Serial Number numbering scheme for the PortaCount Fit Testers nae PortaCount1 EAEE The order may be changed by clicking on the up eoeconu legasnouig or down arrow next to the serial number For PortaCount 3 v example you might want to order them left to right Ferts amp ount4 according to the operator s position This will be helpful in identifying units during the daily check and fit tests Note If using a PortaCount Fit Tester with version 2 9 firmware or greater a lock screen should appear on the PortaCount Fit Tester display Older firmware will not show the lock screen This lock screen indicates the PortaCount Fit Tester number which makes it easy to coordinate the instruments 4 Hover the pointer over the Connectivity icon It should display the serial number for each of the PortaCount Fit Testers connected 68 Appendix C Fit Testing A new dashboard style Fit Test interface gathers all fit test data entries on a single screen for more efficient testing The fit test screen adjusts scale according to the number of PortaCount Fit Testers that are connected Person 1 corresponds to PortaCount 1 Person 2 to PortaCount 2 and so on e Fit Test Dashboard Protocol o Print OSHA 29CFR1910 134 Person 1 First Name First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Last Name ID Number ID Number ID N
81. s not used for sorting c Click Next gt gt to continue d On the last dialog of the wizard clicking Next gt gt will cause the wizard to save the report settings and close The new Report will appear in the report list e Clicking Exit will cause the Wizard to close without saving the new report Note For more information and examples on creating and modifying custom reports refer to the RESFT305 Reports Modification amp Creation instructional course located at the PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website www tsi com ocacademy FitPro Software Printing You can select and save default report and card print settings such as printer selection page orientation and margins Select menu File Report Print Settings or File Card Print Settings to display the Page Setup dialog to set those defaults If you have elected to automatically print Fit Test reports on the Global FitPro Options form at the end of a Fit Test the report will be printed automatically from the selected report printer If you have also elected to print a Fit Test card a Fit Test card will be printed automatically from the selected card printer 56 Chapter 5 Single Fit Test Report When you select Report Single Fit Test the Edit Fit Test Table dialog appears see Edit or View the Fit Test Table in Chapter 4 for a description of the dialog box To print a single Fit Test report select the person who s Fit Test you want to print and click Prin
82. sposables Daily Checks Select this menu option to perform daily checks of the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester up to four instruments can be checked at once see Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers Daily checks consist of a particle check classifier check this is a test performed only for the PortaCount Pro 8038 when the N95 feature is enabled zero check and maximum fit factor check TSI strongly recommends performing daily checks every day before you begin fit testing and anytime you suspect an instrument malfunction If the instrument passes the daily checks it indicates the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester is in good working order Daily check results are automatically stored in the active database in the Daily Check Table You can see a history of daily check results using the Daily Checks Report see Chapter 5 Note The PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester must be on and the warm up period complete for the daily checks to proceed FitPro Software Menu Options 19 To start Daily Checks 1 2 20 Select PortaCount Daily Checks or The PortaCount Daily Checks dialog box appears F coO SR PortaCount Daily Check Test Status PortaCount 1 Mask Sample 0 PortaCount Particle Check Classifier Check Zero Check ga Rue 1 Passed 7436 N A In Progress 2 N A 3 N A 4 N A PortaCount 8038NIUTEST Testing PortaCount N A PortaCou
83. t People Respirator and Protocol pum Rem Seset People Respir Database Management and Operation 41 8 Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual for further information Import a Flash Drive Database into a FitPro Software Database This feature imports any new People Respirator and Protocol data It also imports any Fit Test and Daily Check data added when the file was used on the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester in Stand Alone mode 1 Remove the flash drive from the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester and insert it in an available USB port on your computer 2 Select Database Data Record Select the Record Source tab called Flash Drive 3 Usethe Select Source XML file field and the down arrow or Browse to display the name of the database xxx xml on the Flash Drive you want to import to FitPro software Generally this is the same XML file you initially exported to the Flash Drive but you can select a different filename Importing a database does not delete or modify the Flash Drive database file in any way Importing data from Flash Drive to FitPro software will modify the destination database by adding new records or updating existing records 4 Use the Select Destination Database field and the down arrow or Browse to display the FitPro Access or SQL database link that you want to import data to Generally this is the same database file you initially used to export to
84. t PortaCount PortaCount 8030 8038 Ft Test Driver 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver or PortaCount Emulator F Test Driver PortaCount 8020M Fit Test Driver You will be prompted to configure the COM port 3 The Test button will confirm that PortaCount Communication you have a connection on the selected COM port If you do not Select communication port know which COM port you are using try the Search function as i COMI and the computer will attempt to CI RN p find the PortaCount Fit Tester on Sech the available COM ports sve Bt 73 4 Click Save EtProz Sa Informative messages about the COM port and PortaCount Fit Tester configuration will be py 3 shown You will also be notified whether the Fit o Connected on port COM Tester configuration that you are using is configured to test N95 or N99 respirators If you wish to test N95 respirators first connect the N95 Companion to your model 8020 and restart FitPro software Operations Operations such as Fit Testing Daily Checks and monitoring Real time Fit factors are similar between PortaCount models 8020 8020M 8028 8030 and 8038 Refer to Chapters 2 and 3 for further details of these functions Differences are described below e Low alcohol warnings are not supported with the Model 8020 or Model 8028 e During the Daily Check a classifier check will not be performed on the Model 8028 e he N95 checkbox will be unavailable for any function Unlike t
85. t Report The report is sent to the default printer You can also print a Fit Test card by clicking Print Card Removable Fit Test Card Options Each Single Fit Test Report is printed with a Fit Test card at the bottom of the report unless you uncheck the Show card on fit test report option on the Global Fit Options dialog see Global FitPro Options in Chapter 1 TSI sell Stock Card Forms which come with a thin plastic punch out card so that this fit test card can easily be removed P N 803X CRDFRM The stock card forms sold through TSI are compatible with most commercially available ink jet and laser printers though a laser printer is recommended The Company Name field located at the bottom of the Removable Fit Test Card can be customized through the Fit Test Card Options dialog in the FitPro software 1 Select Setup Global Fit Test Options 2 Click Fit Test Card Options 3 Enter the company name if desired No other portion of the fit test card dialog affects the fit test report Margins must be managed through File Report Print settings Refer to Chapter 3 Report Print Settings for more details The following page shows an example of the Single Fit Test report with the Fit Test card enabled Create Modify and Print Reports 57 58 3 14 2014 IO NUMBER LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY LOCATION EXERCISE NORMAL BREATHING DEEP BREATHING HEAD SIDE TO SIDE HEAD UP AND DOWN TALKING GRIMACE CLEVELAND 3 14 7
86. t module screen 22 select PortaCount module type 73 select report 21 52 select source XML file 42 select test subject 12 Index selected fields 56 setup menu 21 show only inactive records 28 show signature lines on fit test report 6 single fit test 21 single fit test report 57 software license agreement ii sort by 32 sorted records 31 32 split a database 48 split database 39 start a fit test 11 start FitPro software 10 start the emulator 65 style 30 T terminate fit test when fit factor for any exercise fails checkbox 35 test date 32 test status 13 test subject select 12 trademarks v troubleshooting 59 U USB connectivity issue 59 USB driver installation 3 USB hub 60 67 user configuration 7 using multiple fit testers 67 V view fit test table 31 view people table 27 view protocol table 33 view report 53 view respirator table 29 W X Y Z warn when fit factor is above 7 Windows Internet Explorer version differences 56 17 e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 France Tel 33 1 41 19 21 99 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 P N 6001874 Rev L 02015 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
87. the Flash Drive but you can import the data to any database or create a new database filename 5 When the correct database file and XML files are displayed click Import A message indicates success or failure 6 Select Database Edit People Table to verify the records were imported successfully Record Source Database Flash Drive Select Source XML file E My Database xml Browse Select Destination Database Default Access Database v Import 42 Chapter 4 Export FitPro data can be exported to delimited text file format To export transfer data to programs that cannot read Microsoft Access format select Database Data Record Tools 1 In the Record Source section select the Database tab and select the Source database the database from which you want to export records By default FitPro software selects the current active database as the source database Exporting a database does not delete or modify the original database in any way Under Records to include select any of the record types that you wish to export You can optionally filter these records Refer to Advanced Hecord Selection and Filtering 2 Inthe Record Destination section select the Text File tab By default the Destination filename is automatically created reflecting the source database name and record type To select a different file click Browse and find or create a new filename The file extension is added
88. the PortaCount Pro Hespirator Fit Tester in Chapter 2 describes how to connect the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to your computer and perform fit tests For training purposes you may run the software using an Emulator To use the Emulator refer to Appendix B When the program starts for the first time it automatically creates and selects a Microsoft Access database named Default TSI recommends that novice users use this database This database is empty with the exception of several standard Protocols Users who are familiar with previous versions of this program can select a different database see Change Active Link and link to it However previous versions of FitPlus software may have to be converted for use with FitPro software Chapter 4 contains detailed information concerning the menu items in the Database menu Set the Global FitPro Options There are defaults for this dialog so you do not have to make any changes immediately but you should review the dialog box and understand the settings See Global FitPro Options below Set User Configuration labels optional User Configuration fields labels are optional fields stored in the People Table that can include additional organization specific information about each person You do not have to make changes to the User Configuration but if you wish to use this feature see User Configuration below Chapter 1 Global FitPro Options Global FitPro Options affect ho
89. to find the database you want to split 2 Under Record to include select all records 3 Onthe Fit Test tab select Test Date for the filter Field Select is less than for the Comparison Operator Select a date for the Value Select Preview Selection and verify the records selected by the filter 48 Chapter 4 On the Daily check tab select Test Date for the Field Select is less than for the Comparison Operator Select a date for the Value Select Preview Selection and verify the records selected by the filter Do not filter any of the other record types For Destination database select New Link from the drop down list Create a new database select Overwrite duplicate records Select Copy and wait for Copy status to complete Confirm the copy completes ae Data Record Tools p Record Source P I Database Flash Drive Source database Database Access Database Records to include p F Dis People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check z People 7 Respirator Saved selection filters MyFilter v Save Filter Delete Filter i Protocol Field Comparison Value Logic iV Fit Test gt Test Date is less than Be 7 Daily Check Y Y 7 User Configuration Last Name First Name Test Date Due Date IA ABDALLAH CARMINE 2 20 2014 11 49 2 20 2015 AAAANEWPOERSON 1NUMBER 2 20 2014 11 56 2 20 2015 Preview Selection V
90. type the Custom field name in one of the spaces provided The field name you type will replace the label Label Lata Custom ADDRESS ADDRESS 7 as To add delete or change a data value for any of the fields click Edit next to the Data drop down box A dialog box appears that shows the current data values Click Add type the data value you want to use and click Save Similarly you can delete or rename a data value by selecting it from the window and pressing Delete or Rename Label Data Custom ADDRESS l ADDRESS 1234 PINE ST m E m per 2UC lt lt i S S ElI Rak _ a 1 amp 9 ADDRESS 38 234 PINE ST You can change the custom field names and data values at any time However changing them on this dialog box only affects future fit tests All previously recorded fit test results retain the custom field names and data values that were in effect at the time the record was created 8 Chapter 1 CHAPTER 2 Fit Testing with FitPro Software This chapter describes how to connect the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to your computer and perform a fit test with FitPro software Note FitPro software must be installed according to the procedure in Chapter 1 before you can perform fit testing as outlined in this chapter Connecting the Model 8030 8038 or 8020M The Model 8030 8038 or 8020M Respirator Fit Tester connects to a USB port on your computer It is recommended that you use the same U
91. umber Respirator 3 Respirator 5 Respirator Mask Size a Mask Size Mask Size Company Company Company Location Location Location Due date D Due date 6 2015 Due date CUSTOM1 CUSTOM1 CUSTOMI CUSTOM2 e CUSTOM2 CUSTOM2 CUSTOM3 CUSTOM3 CUSTOM3 CUSTOM4 CUSTOM4 CUSTOM4 Note Note Note Exercise Fit Factor Exercise Exercise Fit Factor NORMAL BREATHING 1 NORMAL BREATHING 1 NORMAL BREATHING in G 2 DEEP BREATHING 2 DEEP BREATHING 2 DEEP BREATHING enc lie ei a M 3 HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 3 HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 3 HEAD SIDE TO SIDE Exel TA GR 4 HEAD UP AND DOWN 4 HEAD UP AND DOWN 4 HEAD UP AND DOWN 5 TALKING 5 TAL 6 6 GRIMACE KING GRIMACE 7 BENDING OVER 7 BENDING OVER 7 BENDING OVER Excl NORMAL BREATHING IF wj 8 NORMAL BREATHING 1 8 NORMAL BREATHING Test Status Test Status Test Status Do E 0 LL D PortaCount Status PortaCount Status PortaCount Status Required field The fields can generally be filled out as normal However for those users operating the model 8038 all test subjects must use a respirator of similar efficiency N95 or N99 A Mixture of N95 and N99 respirators cannot be tested at the same time because the protocol timings vary After filling in the fields press Start The Test status and results and PortaCount Fit Tester Status are all reported independently of one another If a fit test fails the tests may terminate indepe
92. v3 software 2 Chapter 1 USB Driver Installation After the successful completion of FitPro v3 software installation and program setup you can power on the PortaCount instrument Once the power on operation is complete approximately 1 minute connect the USB cable from the instrument to a free USB port on your computer Windows 7 amp 8 operating system users he Device Drivers are installed during the software installation process referenced above Windows XP operating system users The computer will display a New hardware found box at the bottom right of your screen During the software installation process the PortaCount Fit Tester drivers were loaded onto your computer It may be necessary to use the Found New Hardware wizard to install the drivers on Windows XP operating system If there are any issues with the Device Driver installation refer to the RESFT 201 PortaCount Pro to PC Communications instructional course located at the PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website www tsi com pcacademy It is recommended that you use the same USB port on your computer each time you use the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester as this will help to minimize any potential communication issues Once FitPro software has been installed start the software to complete the program setup as described in the following section Start FitPro Software for the First Time Program Setup 1 Find the FitPro icon
93. va Eva ci EVE VI On EYE IY Ea LEVE C Ia C VIE TR EY UE rd ERE T3 SU ML Mm 73 0f 1 21 6 g oan ere S 74 INOT A dm Tr 75 iV Contents About This Manual This manual describes how to install set up and use FitPro Fit Test Software referred to as FitPro software Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Convention Description Boldface Menu options and dialog box fields and buttons are shown in boldface type For example Click Next to continue Keyboard key names such as the F key are shown in keyboard type The Character The phrase select Database Utilities Convert means pull down the Database menu select Utilities then select Convert on the menu Underlined Menu items can be selected with the mouse or by pressing the A key Characters and the shortcut key for the menu or option The shortcut key is underlined on the screen display For example to select the File menu press A then F If you do not see underlined menu items on your screen Microsoft Windows has not been configured to show them unless you press the A key first Trademarks e Microsoft Windows Windows XP Windows 7 32 and 64 bit Windows 8 32 and 64 bit SQL Server Access and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated e FitPro FitProt and N95 Companion are trademarks
94. w FitPro software operates note that these changes do not affect PortaCount Stand Alone operations Before you do any fit testing make sure all the options are set the way you want them Settings remain in effect until you change them To view or change Global FitPro Options select Setup Global FitPro Options or click The Global FitPro Options dialog opens Global FitPro Options EH S a i GEM uw Automatic save Automatic termination Language All fit tests Failed overall Passed fit tests only Terminate fit test when overall fit factor English US v becomes impossible to achieve Automatic print Fit Test report Format Saved fit tests only Mid yyyy h mm ss tt 11 21 2014 3 29 55 PM Q9 Do not print 1 Copies HOOK KOK OOK 200K 123 456 789 12 V Show signature lines on fit test report Change Database V Show card on fit test report Hide ID number during fit test 77 Use horizontal screen layout for group fit testing Fit Test Card Options 7 Warn when Fit Factor is above c as 100000 N99 High conc Warning level I cci c 013 30000 BELLNM N95 High conc Warning level 1500 Global Fit Test Options are not Available during Stand Alone Operation The fields and buttons on the dialog are described below Field or Button Description Automatic Save e All Fit Tests Saves all fit test results whether the test is incomplete stopped pass
95. xcluded from the flash drive export You must select People Respirator and Protocol under Records to include before the Export button will become enabled Only those record types will be exported to the Flash Drive file even if other types are selected In the Record Destination section on the bottom section of the screen click on the Flash Drive tab Browse to select the XML file on the Flash Drive that you want to export data to You may need to create a new filename A message indicates success or failure After you have selected a Source Database and a Destination XML file click Export button to perform the operation Eject the flash drive from the computer and insert it in an available USB port on the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester Verify People Respirator and Protocol records exist using the PortaCount touch screen Data Record Tools Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database z Records to include 4 People 4 Respirator Saved selection filters All Records Save Filter Delete Filter People Respirator Protocol Protocol Fit Test Daily Check Field Comparison Value Logic User Configuration Last Name First Name Company Location Inactive JOHN ACME MARYLAND SMITH JOHN Preview Selection V Automatic 2 People records selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Select Destination XML file A Br m Selec

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