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TSI FitPro Fit Testing Software User Manual

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2. 36 Chapter 4 The following table describes the buttons and fields in the Edit Fit Test Table dialog Button or Field 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 File Card Print Settings Print Report Prints the Fit Test report to your designated printer To adjust the page margins for Fit Test Reports go to File Report Print Settings 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 onl
3. PortaCount Particle Check Classifier Check Zero Check Maximum Fit Factor Check N A 2 N A 3 N A 4 N A 4 PortaCount 1 8038104112 Last Daily Check NONE 7 PortaCount 2 8038131903 Last Daily Check NONE PortaCount 3 N A PortaCount 4 N A Use N95 Sa 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 instruction 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 2002 Mask Sample Ambient Concentration Mask N95 Companion NO N A Cc e Cic y e Fit Factor 86877 2500 1117 326 This feature is intended only for training FIT FACTOR
4. r Select Default Exercise Protocol Select a default exercise protocol for FitPro to use each time it starts FitPro allows you to switch to a different protcol or change the default at any time Q OSHA 29CFR1910 134 8 exercise US Government OSHA protocol used by most organizations USA Select this protocol if you are not sure which one to use 2 ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 7 exercise American National Standards Institute ANSI consensus protocol USA Used by organizations that are not bound by lawto a specific government standard HSE 282 28 UK ONLY 7 exercise UK Government HSE protocol CSA 294 4 2002 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 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 the PortaCount Pro Hespirator Fit Tester 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 C When the program starts for the first time it automatically creates and selects a Microsoft Access database named Default TSI recommend
5. E 1000000 PortaCount 1 PortaCount 2 PortaCount 3 PortaCount 4 1000000 100000 100000 10000 s m 1292 f E T 4 a 4 4 m u gp u 10000 c T Q 1000 1000 7 uL m T num ih ia ee E lt Wow oos ween pees Bere se o LL D 100 j l L 100 10 i 10 1 i 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 Press Alt PrintScreen to capture the Display Using Multiple Fit Testers 73 74 This page intentionally left blank Appendix C APPENDIX D Using FitPro Software with Models 8020 and 8028 This section provides information for the users of PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester Models 8020 and 8028 These models were previously supported with FitPlus v3 software Setup 1 Power on the PortaCount Plus Fit Tester Connect it to your personal computer using a direct COM port connection or USB to serial converter Launch FitPro software Select Select PortaCount Module Setup PortaCount communication For the PortaCount Fit Tester Module Type select the PortaCount 8020 8028 Fit Test ee ee dpud Driver You will be prompted to configure the COM port PortaCount Module Type FortaL ount c U oUo rit best Diver PortaCount 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver Configure the COM port that the PortaCount Communication
6. 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 Adds or updates 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 This selection is only available when the active database is a Microsoft Access database It is not available when the active database is a SQL database 30 Chapter 4 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 Edit Protocol Table Protocol Name limit 25 characters Model Name CSA 794 4 2011 Tenninate fit test when fit factor for any exercise fails Ma Exercise Mame NORMAL BREATHING 7 NORMAL BREATHING Next Test Due in DEEP BREATHING 8 247 Months TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 9 NOD HEAD UP AND DOWN 10 TALK OUT LOUD BENDING OVER Note
7. 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 check 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 50 Chapter 4 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 matchin
8. CUSTOM4 CUSTOM4 Results Results 1 EX1 1 Ext 2 EX2 2 EX2 Test Status Test Status 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 independently of one another if Terminate early was selected in Global FitPro Options The Print button prints all tests one per page Using Multiple Fit Testers T1 Perform Daily Checks 1 72 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
9. 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 Note The first time you do this you will get an Install Card Printer dialog message Head and follow the directions in that message and click OK 63 64 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 2 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 Change Settings These settings will affe
10. OSHA 29CFR1910 134 ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 HSE 282 28 UK ONLY OSHA 29CFR1910 134 76 Appendix D Operations Operations such as Fit testing Daily Checks and monitoring Real time Fit factors are similar between PortaCount models 8020 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 Model 8020 and 8028 e During the Daily Check a classifier check will not be performed on Model 8028 e he N95 checkbox will be unavailable for any function Unlike Model 8038 Model 8028 cannot switch automatically between N95 and N99 respirator testing The instrument must be reconfigured first as described above Using FitPro Software with Models 8020 and 8028 77 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 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 P N 6001874 Rev K 2014 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
11. 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 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 Database Management and Operation 51 4 Onthe 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 5 Do not filter any of the other record types 6 For Destination database select New Link from the drop down list Create a new database 7 Select Overwrite duplicate records 8 Select Copy and wait for Copy status to complete Confirm the copy completes OH Data Record Tools Record Source l Database Flash Drive Source database Databa
12. v3 Software This installer requires Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later If upgrading to Windows XP SP3 is not an option contact TSI Technical Support for alternative solutions FitPro v3 Software User s Manual Chapter 1 4 If Microsoft NET is not already installed on your computer the following screen appears Microsoft NET is required for FitPro v3 software If Microsoft NET is already installed on your computer you will see the screen in Step 7 To install Microsoft NET click Install 5 The following screen will be displayed Check the box next to I have read and accept the license terms and then click Install Installation and Setup FitPro InstallShield Wizard i FitPro requires the following items to be installed on your computer Click Install to e begin installing these requirements status Requirement Pending Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 Full NET Framework 4 Setup Please accept the license terms to continue MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Ihave read and accept the license terms Download size estimate 0 MB Download time estimates Dial Up 0 minutes Broadband 0 minutes 6 The following screen will be displayed when installation of NET completes Click Finish 7 The Installation Wizard will begin setup Depending on your operating system it may prompt you for permission to install the USB drivers and network adapters At each prompt you may check the b
13. 3 44 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 Note Inactive records are automatically excluded from the flash drive export 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 Note 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 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 re
14. Fit Test Report will be printed with a Fit Test card at the bottom of the report TSI does 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 Following is an example of the Single Fit Test repo rt FIT TEST REPORT 3 14 2014 IDNUMBER 1111 LASTNAME DOE FIRST NAME JOHN COMPANY ACME LOCATION CLEVELAND TESTDATE 3 14 2014 PORTACOUNT S N 8038112907 DUE DATE 3 14 2015 N95 COMPANION N RESPIRATOR i800 INC 1000 FULL FACE PROTOCOL OSHA 29CFR1910 134 MANUFACTURER MLFT INC PASS LEVEL 500 MODEL 1000 MASK STYLE FULL FACE APPROVAL MASK SIZE MEDIUM EFFICIENCY lt 99 False EXERCISE RAT FIT FACTOR Pass NORMAL BREATHING 64 1807 Y DEEP BREATHING 64 447818 Y HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 64 65852 Y HEAD UP AND DOWN 64 298010 Y TALKING 64 66444 Y GRIMACE 15 Excl BENDIN
15. PortaCount Fit Tester is connected on The Test button will confirm that you have a connection on the selected COM port If you do not know which COM port you are using try the Search function and the computer will attempt to find the PortaCount Fit Tester on one of the available COM ports Select communication port Click Save Informative messages about the COM FitPro port and PortaCount Fit Tester configuration will be shown You will also be notified whether the Fit Tester that you are using is configured to test N95 or N99 respirators For example Model 8020 without the N95 Companion will be able to test N99 respirators but not N95 respirators If you wish to test N95 respirators first plug in the N95 Companion fit tester and restart FitPro software 19 Portalounts Connected xi 1 serial Number 80243514 Model Nurber S020 W95 No W99 ves Protocol Selection Protocol timings are different between PortaCount Fit Tester models so this is important to do if you are switching between different Models 1 Select Database Edit Protocol Table and view the Model Name drop down list Because you selected to use the PortaCount Fit Tester 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver the list of available Model Names is 8020 and 8028 Select the appropriate Model Name for your PortaCount Plus Fit Tester 2 Next select the protocol you want to use These include ANSI CSA HSE and OSHA Protocol Name limit 25 characters
16. Pro Respirator Fit Testers FitPro Fit Test Software also supports Models 8020 and 8028 PortaCount Plus Fit Testers FitPro software features include e Supports up to four 4 PortaCount Pro Pro Fit Testers running simultaneously e Full automation of the fit test process e This version uses Microsoft Access as the default database application There is also optional support for server based Microsoft SQL Server e User Interface in four languages including English German French and Spanish e Database management tasks such as merging moving copying deleting records exporting databases and more e Database backup and restore e Exchange databases with a PortaCount Pro Pro Fit Tester through the use of a flash drive e Awide 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 e Daily checks for diagnostic support e A real time fit factor display for use in respirator training e Printing of fit test reports and fit test cards using an optional card printer e Allows fit testing using emulators that mimic actual test devices to allow users to train and familiarize themselves with common fit test problems 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
17. 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 1280x800 500 MB free space on hard drive 1 USB port minimum Use a 4 port passive USB hub optional to facilitate the connection of multiple PortaCount Pro Fit Testers to the computer A CD ROM reader to install the 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 If necessary 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 Fi
18. Table See Chapter 4 for details on managing fit test exercise protocols 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 Selecting a different search value First Name ID number Company or Location and then using the drop down box or begin typing Chapter 2 10 11 b You can add someone to the People database before you start fit testing by clicking and filling in the information for the person s record click OK when finished 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 list of available respirators is limited by the model of the connected PortaCount Fit tester 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 verify the Results information at the bottom of the display is correct for
19. a warning message is displayed and the comma is removed 4 Click Save if you add or update a record If no changes are made to the dialog Save is not active 5 To close the dialog box click Exit 34 Chapter 4 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 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 Delete 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 Description Respirator description also shown in the Respirator List field See Auto Description above 60 character limit Comma not allowed Exit 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 9995 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 9996 or
20. 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 UltraCard is a trademark of FARGO Electronics Incorporated e FitPro FitProt and N95 Companion are trademarks of TSI Incorporated e PortaCount Pro and PortaCount Pro are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated vi About This Manual Introduction FitPro software is intended for use with the Model 8030 PortaCount Pro and Model 8038 PortaCount
21. become the Link name 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 a Open Downloads Recent Places 13 Libraries Documents 2 Music i Pictures B Videos j Homegroup Computer amp OS C ae Ie m Users Public Public Documents Fit Test Data Organize v New folder Name amp test cs HP RECOVERY L gt File name test Date modified Type 2 11 2014 9 09 AM MDB File FitPro Access 2003 Copen dH 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 mouse 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 i
22. data is copied from the source database to the destination file and a message appears verifying the operation Data Record Tools Lo E 3 er Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database Records to include People Respirator Saved selection filters v Save Filter Delete Filter v Protocol Fit Test Daily Check Protocol Comparison Value User Configuration Protocol Model Name 7 ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8030 ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8038 N35 Preview Selection ANSI AIHA Z88 10 2001 8038 N99 v Automatic 13 Protocol records selected Record Destination Database Text File Destination File Record type to export E Default_ PROTOCOL csv People Column delimiter Text encoding Respirator Comma CSV UTF 8 Protocol Tab ASCII Fit test Custom Daily Check Database Copy Merge Move 1 To create 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 Destinati
23. 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 Installation and Setup 7 Start FitPro Software for the First Time Program Setup 1 Find the FitPro icon 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 v3 0 to start the program 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 four most commonly used protocols for fit testing
24. 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 for the Model 8030 or 8038 when testing masks with 99 efficiencies or greater or above 1 500 pt cm for the Model 8038 when testing masks with lt 99 efficiencies These 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 Chapter 6 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 Data Custom Custom2 Custom Custom The User Configuration dialog has four custom fields Custom1 Custom4 and two additional fields Company and Location You can specify up to 10 Data
25. 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 Tools A T 9 X Record Source Database Source database Database Access Database x Records to include People 4 People Respirator Saved selection filters Save Filter Delete Filter Protocol Fit Test Daily Check Field Comparison Last Name v is equal to F User Configuration Last Name First Name Location Inactive Lx YTUARTE LIANA CLEVELAND E Preview Selection V Automatic 1 People record selected Record Destination Database Flash Drive 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 Database Management and Operation 49 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 R
26. the protocol you selected that is the number of exercises is correct Make certain the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester sample tube is connected to the respirator and ask the test subject if he or she is ready to begin the exercise protocol immediately Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual if you need additional information 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 FitPro software 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 at the top of the Results box Exercises that pass are highlighted in green Exercises that fail are highlighted in red The dialog box displays Fit Test Completed when the fit test is complete The Test Status indicator displays either Pass or Fail and the Fit Test fit factor Pass or fail is determined by comparing the overall fit e factor to the Fit Factor Pass CUSTOM4 Test Status Level The PortaCount Status Note s i i Results indicator displays information about the PortaCount Fit Tester 5e eese If the text in either indicator is DU II RE underlined you can click on itto 22275 get additional information ER EREEMTNE Addit
27. unlock the instrument 62 Possible Causes PortaCount Fit Tester is busy with an operation initiated from the PortaCount touch screen Solution 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 Heboot the PortaCount Fit Tester 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 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 with K Premium Resin black only ribbon
28. 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 grayed 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
29. Configuration Last Name First N ame Company Location Inactive ULICKI AARON ACME TAMPA FLORAS ABDUL JONESCO FORT WORTH 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 PortaCount 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 below 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 in the XML database 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 Database Management and Operation 43 Export a FitPro Database to the Flash Drive XML Database 1 2
30. 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 mask ambient time values for Model Names 8030 8038_N99 8038_N95 8020 and 8028 To change 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 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 me
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32. FitPro Software ssec 14 Begin Fit Testing A A 14 CHAPTER 3 FITPRO SOFTWARE MENU OPTIONS 17 alium 18 REDON EIER S CINO eraa ut pita nri duet P ELasbie Miu unto e Bnsxta mises T E dust EA 18 oae Print SUNS to esos rate Erb S EEUU eam Esc dd UM Urt MI E E E 19 zd wm 19 Biel E A E E E E AE 19 Porac onn EN a A aan ousaunlteaae eae taunaeeg aga aearntcean amas 19 d 19 pizMI 20 B 3e co T A 21 BESE a e 23 Sele M REDON NER DR ee E E 23 seam RU UU T Em 23 SO NS A RNC 23 Global FHETOSSODIOFIS uessssdtenatatexessumtehtdcuua R E A A AE AREER 23 PortaCount CommunicatiOn eese enne nenne nnnnn nnne nn snn rese rns n sess asas nnda 24 Help MICA 24 Helo FNS ONIN ETE E ER 25 About FitPro SOMWANE ves isaisccedeasitsancericawenserssinanncerdaasnduensssionsvotiresunentuaesienanderstanianesaerareaneeie 25 CHAPTER 4 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION 27 Database cla ost ne een eee cen eer nee E IND UM ILU eee ee eee 28 GUNG FASC OF TADOS odes OTT 29 Edit or View the People Table
33. G OVER 64 124047 Y NORMAL BREATHING 64 106966 Y OVERALL FF 11539 Y FIT TEST OPERATOR DATE MG NAME DATE JOHN DOE Note irator Fit T Car Name JOHN DOE ID 1111 Test Date 3 14 2014 Next Test Date 3 14 2015 Respirator Results Mfg MLFT INC Overall FF 11539 Model 1000 FF Pass Level 500 Style FULL FACE Pass Y Size MEDIUM Operator MG Protocol OSHA 29CFR1910 134 Fit Test Method QNFT using TSI PortaCount Your company contact information here Create Modify and Print Reports 59 60 This page intentionally left blank 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 PortCount Fit Testers or the Connectivity icon displays a broken connection Sr x USB Hub has all LED s flashing on and off Possible Causes Connectivity issue between PortaCount Fit Tester and computer NDIS drivers ar
34. New Opens a blank record so you can enter a new protocol record in the database Next Test Due In _ months Protocol Name Sample Timing 32 Number of months before the next fit test is due This defaults to 12 months although you can change it since some regulations call for 6 or 24 months Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Valid range is from 1 to 99 Required field 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 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 See the figure and table below 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 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 Chapter 4 Button or Field Name Description 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 f
35. Options Automatic save Automatic termination Language All Fit Tests Failed overall Passed fit tests only Terminate fit test riri overall fit factor English 24 Hour becomes impossible to achieve Automatic print fit test report Format Saved fit tests only dd MM yyyy HH mm ss 11 02 2014 19 06 02 amp Do not print 1 Copies gt 123 456 789 12 V Show signature lines on fit test report Hide ID number during fit test 7 vy Warn when Fit Factor is above Change Database 100000 N39 High conc warning level Fit Test Card Options 30000 N95 High conc warning level Configuration 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 aborted passed or failed Passed Fit Tests Only The default choice Saves only fit test records for those that pass The Global FitPro Options do not affect stand alone operations Installation and Setup 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 avai
36. 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 characters User Defined Report 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 Create Modify and Print Reports 55 3 Select Fields to Include in Report Displays all available fields from the selected record table in the Available Fields column 56 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 To remove a field from the Selected fields column select it and then click Remove To rearrange the order of the fields click on the down arrow for the column and then select the field you want for that column Click Next gt gt when finished select fields to include in report Available fields PortaCount S N continued on next page Chapter 5 4 Criteria to Select Rec
37. Test Report esses nennen nnne nnne nnn nnn nnns 59 RHeimovable Fit Test Gard Options 2 posue tueri brisa N 59 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 ie erveu Ve uPe bu vo vn vo E VE ye veu verc eua Ve eee 61 APPENDIX A PRINTING FIT TEST CARDS WITH AN ID CARD PRINTER 63 DC ard Printer Seius dcn a nad nde e hti dn a dmatetul R 63 Configuring FitPro Software to Print with an ID Card Printer eeeeeesseeeeeeeess 63 APPENDIX B USING THE PORTACOUNT EMULATOR TO PERFORM FIT TES 95csssxndien M habsbd cnxK UM HUS FEUDUM MEC DsGUU KEEN EUUEE 67 APPENDIX C USING MULTIPLE FIT TESTERS 69 Setting Up Multiple PortaCount Fit Testers ra E EP S a a a c diu ea caque 69 Start FitPro Software and Check the Connectivity of all Devices ssssssese 70 MEI E D T I 71 mne P oPAOIecm C M 72 Monitor RE al TMG FIL PACIOFS sai TRE UU ETT 73 APPENDIX D USING FITPRO SOFTWARE WITH MODELS 8020 AND 8028 ccccccceeceeeeeneeeneeeneceneeeseenseonseenssensceseenseoneeenesones 15 Io ener N PANT ETE A E eee ete ee ee eee Oe E eee eee EEE N 75 PROUOCOlS CIS CH OR UNE TERT EE EE E EE 76 GEIT EEA R A AAE EAT E E A A E E E TA E E eet 77 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
38. a PortaCount Pro Fit Tester the connection is automatically set You will be notified of the number of PortaCount Fit Testers connected If using more than one PortaCount Fit Tester refer to Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers PortaCounts Connected E Serial Number 8030113521 Model Number 8030 N935 Mo N99 es Note For the automatic search to succeed the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester must be properly connected to the computer turned on and the warm up period completed The PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen must be on the main Activities menu The PortaCount Fit Tester USB drivers must be correctly installed Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for details Click the Connectivity 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 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 the PortaCount 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 Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator 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
39. ail 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 dialog box in Chapter 1 The following table describes each button or field in the Sample Timing dialog box Sample timing for PortaCount alone seconds Mask sample time Total exercise time Mask purge time Exercise name 10 99 11 25 NORMAL BREATHING 10 11 lt h DEEF EREATHING Ambient sample time 5 33 5 LT TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE NOD HEAD UP AND DOWN Ambient purge time TALK OUT LOUD 4 25 4 m BENDING OVER NORMAL BREATHING Total test time 03 30 mm ss Note Total exercise time Mask sample time Mask purge time Ambient sample time Ambient purge time The time in seconds the ambient air is purged before an ambient sample measurement is made The time in seconds the ambient air is sampled before the Mask purge time begins from the Protocol Table dialog The time in seconds the mask is purged before the Mask sample time Mask Sample Time The time in seconds that the Mask samples air for the specific exercise Total Exercise Time Total time in seconds for each exercise The total time is the sum of mask time ambient purge ambient sample mask purge times FitPro software automatically updates the total as you enter numbers in a field You cannot update
40. ank 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 ass n Delete ID Number 7775 CUSTOM2 Duplicate Company ACME CUSTOM3 l CLEVELAND CUSTOM4 Record Inactive Configuration Note Limit 128 Characters Shaw only inactive records Records in the People Table can 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 The following table describes the buttons and fields of the Edit People Table dialog box Button or Field Description Company The name of the company the person works for Select the name using the down arrow or enter a value Database Management and Operation 29 Button or Field Description Configuration Click this butto
41. atabase 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 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 m module uses MS Access files to persist data oO Exit 2 Select Access Database from the drop down list this is the default database type Options are Access Database and MS SQL Database 38 Chapter 4 3 Click New Link The Create New Link dialog appears Create New 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 database that appears in the Database Change Active list and other places It does not Browse alter the database Filename If you leave this field blank and browse to the file you want to link to the database filename will
42. be changed by clicking on the up PoriaCount2 8038104112 or down arrow next to the serial number For PortaCount 3 x example you might want to order them according PortaCount4 to the operator s left to right 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 over the Connectivity icon e It should display the serial number for each of the PortaCount Fit Testers connected 70 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 Required field Protocol quick n99 Operator START Print Person 1 Person 2 Search Last Name z d Search Last Name a First Name First Name Last Name Last Name ID Number ID Number Company Company Location Location Respirator Respirator Mask Size Mask Size Due date 2 12 2015 Due date 2 12 2015 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 CUSTOM2 CUSTOM3 CUSTOM3
43. ble the SOFTWARE 4 DUAL MEDIA SOFTWARE If the SOFTWARE package contains multiple types of media then you may use the media appropriate for your computer 5 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252 227 7013 and the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 52 227 19 6 LIMITED WARRANTY TSI warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt 7 CUSTOMER REMEDIES TSI s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at TSI s option either a return of the price paid or b repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to TSI with proof of payment This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer 8 NO OTHER WARRANTIES TSI disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying writt
44. ck Remove The name moves back to the Available fields column and is not used for sorting c Click Next to continue 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 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 RESFTS305 Reports Modification amp Creation instructional course located at the PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website www tsi com pcacademy 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 58 Chapter 5 FitPro Single Fit Test Report Removable Fit Test Card Options Each Single
45. cords exist using the PortaCount touch screen Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual for further information Chapter 4 Data Record Tools Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database Y Records to include People 4 People 4 Respirator Saved selection filters All Records Save Filter Delete Filter v Protocol C omparison Fit Test z Daily Check User Configuration Last Name First Name Company Location Inactive ry 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 a Select People Respirator and Protocol E Exported Data File xml to export to flash drive Import a Flash Drive Database into a FitPro Software Database 1 Remove the flash drive from the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester and insert it in an available USB port on your computer Select Database Data Record Select the Record Source tab called Flash Drive Use 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 from the Select Source XML file field 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 o
46. corporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA E mail answers tsi com Fax No 651 490 3824 TSI SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you the end user and TSI Incorporated BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNOPENED PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS including written materials and binders or other containers to TSI for a full refund TSI SOFTWARE TERMS 1 GRANT OF LICENSE FitPro for Windows Software has been developed by TSI Incorporated to support the TSI PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Model 8030 and the TSI PortaCount Pro Universal Fit Tester Model 8038 It is available free of charge to all users The user may freely copy this software and install it on multiple computers Updates are available for free download from TSI s Web site www tsi com software 2 COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE is owned by TSI and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or musical recording except that you may either a make copies of the SOFTWARE for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a hard disk provided you keep the original for backup or archival purposes 3 OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassem
47. ct only Fit Test cards printed with an ID printer It does not affect Fit test reports Refer to Chapter 5 for details on printing Fit test reports The Report Preview dialog appears Click the Page Setup button 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 65 66 This page intentionally left blank Appendix A APPENDIX B Using the PortaCount Emulator to Perform Fit Tests FitPro software includes an 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 PortaCount Communication
48. e databases select FitPro Login under the Security options unless otherwise instructed by a database administrator in your organization 7 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 8 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 To remove a link 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 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 4 Click Delete You will be required to verify your action Database Management and Operation 41 Data Record Tool
49. e not installed Connectivity issue between USB hub and computer USB connectivity issue Or PortaCount Fit Tester is not in External Control Mode Connectivity issue between the hub and computer Solution Windows 7 amp 8 users The Device Drivers will be installed during the software installation process referenced above 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 and install it Power all PortaCount Fit Testers down Plug hub in Verify the computer recognizes the hub Power cycle the PortaCount Fit Testers and reconnect them to the hub Verify the PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen is set to the main Activities menu Reseat all USB connections e 48 Reselect the Connectivity button tg Reboot the PortaCount Fit Tester that is not connecting Re boot computer 61 Symptom Message to use the PortaCount Fit Tester remotely
50. e 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 54 Chapter 5 Button or Field Name Description Modify Report 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 Report List The names of the pre defined and custom reports if there are any Report Details 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 Select Database 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 View Report 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 for further details The Report Wizard The
51. ecords 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 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
52. ect the Database tab and 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 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 Record Selection and Filtering In the 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 for you If you select the name of an existing file the file will be overwritten 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 Microsoff Excef spreadsheet software can open a comma delimited file Chapter 4 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 5 Click Export to execute this function The
53. ect 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 Single Fit Test 4 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 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 change how FitPro software operates Refer to Chapter 1 for information about setting Global FitPro Options FitPro Software Menu Options 23 PortaCount Communication Select Setup PortaCount Communication to select the appropriate driver for the PortaCount Fit Tester Options are PortaCount 8030 8038 Fit Test Driver PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver or PortaCount 8020 8028 Fit Test Driver See Appendix B for further Emulator information oee Appendix D for more 8020 8028 information Select PortaCount Module PortaCount Module Type PortaCount 8030 8038 Fit Test Driver This enables fit testing with TSI PortaCount 8030 and 8038 model fit testers Choose the desired driver and click Select The software automatically searches the USB ports for the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester When the software finds
54. en 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 oa cen enc eevee T XS recs FORE veer ee neces EUIS cinx PHYS cumVEE MESH FE IE MEER V CONVENIOS NNRTEITNTT eens ouanteedss V Brea RN T Uu V INIRODUCGTION IIT VII CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP eere ne nnn 1 Computer Requirements for FitPro Software ccccccccssssecececeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeeseeesesaeeeeeeesaaees 1 Meal IP EOS SOMWA E een en UR DUO EU PRU A DEBE ee FU In OPUS RUND M 1 Start FitPro Software for the First Time Program Setup ccccceeeceseeseeeeeeeeeesaeeseeeeeeeeeeeaas 8 Global FtPro ODORS usessatetorset bea Ete EE the DERo rp Secun Ct Fut aaa v os SE roa trt A rU buses ente Ub Ud 9 User OMNI AUO SNC ETE ELSE 11 CHAPTER 2 FIT TESTING WITH FITPRO SOFTWARE 13 Connect the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit TeSter cccccccsseseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaasseeeeeeeeeeaas 13 Start the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester and
55. erform 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 Connect the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester The Respirator Fit Tester connects to a USB port on your computer It is recommended that you use the same USB 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 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 USB A Male Flug Side View LISB A Female LISB amp Male Chassis Mount U B E Male LI B B Male Plug LISB B Female Side View Note lf this is the first time the PortaCount Pro 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 Pro 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
56. g 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 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 m Last Name First Name Location Inactive ULICKI AARON TAMPA y ye LANGTRY CELESTINE TAMPA NEESER CHRISSY ME TAMPA Preview Selection 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
57. greater efficiency Examples of filters with 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 Manufacturer The respirator manufacturer s name 25 character limit Required field Comma not allowed Model Respirator 25 character limit Required field Comma not allowed New 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 Comma not allowed Database Management and Operation 35 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
58. ional troubleshooting information can be found in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting as TM well as PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual PortaCount Status To begin a test on another person click New Test To redo the test on the same subject click Redo Test 12 13 To exit fit testing click Exit To print the detailed fit test record for the fit test just completed click Print Fit Testing with FitPro Software 15 16 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 menu option File Database PortaCount Report Setup Help auci Od B OxXOF Eg EQ YA Lg The following table lists the menu options You can select any of the options using the mouse or the keyboard Menu Options File e Report Print Settings e Card Print Settings e Exit Database e Edit o People Table Fe o Protocol Table 5 o Respirator Table kc o Fit Test Table e Change Active Manage Database Links o Create New Link o Remove Link Data Record Tools PortaCount Fit Test O Real Time Daily Checks E Daily Check Settings Repon Select Report EX f Single Fit Test E Saup Global Fit Test Options X PortaCount Communications W Help e Help File Contents this manual e About FitPro Fi
59. is a legal agreement between you the end user and TSI Incorporated BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE AGREEMENT IF YOU DO BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNOPENED PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS including written materials and binders or other containers ta TSI for 2 full rofin accept the terms of the license agreement hs do not accept the terms of the license agreement InstallShield The following screen will d dispiayen Ready to Install the Program Click Install to start the The wizard is ready to begin installation installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Chapter 1 12 The following screen will FitPro InstallShield Wizard be displayed E InstallShield Wizard Complete Click Finish to complete the installation The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed FitPro Click Finish to exit the wizard 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 Windows 7 amp 8 operating system users The Device Drivers will be installed
60. l The 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 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 functioning 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 Manua for technical information regarding the daily checks Report Menu The Report Menu lets you select reports and fit test records to view or print ies Select Report E Sel
61. lable 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 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
62. 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 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 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 10 Chapter 1 Field or Button Description High Concentration The high concentration warning notifies you when the ambient air particle Warning level concentration exceeds the target range during Daily Checks and Fit Tests Prolonged exposure to excessive concentration levels could degrade the performance of
63. le 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 Paper Source Auto Select v Orientation Margins inches Portrait Left 1 Landscape See Chapter 5 for details on creating and printing reports 18 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 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 perfor
64. m 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 19 Real Time 5 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 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 Note You can use the real time fit factor display just prior to a fit test as l
65. n to change or view the optional fields in the People Table See User Configuration in Chapter 1 Delete 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 Duplicate 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 Exit Closes the dialog box If changes were made to the current data you are given a chance to discard or accept the changes First Name 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 allowed L abel Data 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 Last Name 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 Z D
66. omatically 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 21 To start Daily Checks 1 2 22 Select PortaCount Daily Checks or The PortaCount Daily Checks dialog box appears 5 F PortaCount Daily Check Test Status PortaCount 1 Mask Sample 0 PortaCount Particle Check Classifier Check Zero Check ga Rs 1 Passed 7436 N A In Progress 2 N A 3 N A 4 N A PortaCount 8038NIUTEST Testinq PortaCount N A PortaCount N A PortaCount N A If you are using a PortaCount Pro 8038 Fit Tester and plan to fit test respirators that are less than 99 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 N95 enabled the other without The pass fail settings used by FitPro software for the daily checks can be viewed by selecting PortaCount Daily Check Settings Do NOT change these settings Changing the Daily Checks settings is not recommended Factory settings are optimal Note If you set the values outside the parameters indicated the fit test will fai
67. on 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 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 Database Management and Operation 47 records whenever you want to update records in the destination database with updated information from the source database Record Source Database Flash Drive Source database Default Access Database ma Records to include Peopl Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check 4 People J Respirator Saved selection filters All Records v Save Filter Delete Filter Z 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 4 Automatic 1 Fit test record selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Destination database Database Access Database Y 4 Overwrite duplicate records in destination database EN EM Exit L 7 lf you want the records to be moved from the source to the destination database then the next step must delete the same records out of the Source database Do no
68. ong 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 1 To start the Real Time Display select PortaCount Real Time or click The Real Time Fit Factor Display appears Real Time Fit Factor Display a Status 7 PortaCount 1 PortaCount 2 PortaCount 3 PortaCount 4 Ambient Sample Ambient 5969 4 Concentration Mask N95 Companion Fit Factor This feature is intended only for training AMBIENT CONCENTRATION a m PortaCount 1 _PortaCount 2 00 PortaCount 3 ___PottaCount 4 100000 100000 10000 10000 1000 1000 AMBIENT CONCENTRATION NOILVH INJONOO LNAISAY i t i 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 Ext Press Alt PrintScreen to capture the Display 20 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 Fac
69. ords The Criteria to Select Records dialog lets you select the records you want to appear in the report a To include all records in the report click All records 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 Andfinally 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 Criteria to Select Records All records Create Modify and Print Reports 57 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 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 To remove sort fields highlight them in the Selected fields column and cli
70. ox Always trust software from TSI Inc and then click Install or just click Install Installation Is Complete NET Framework 4 has been installed Check for more recent versions on Windows Update Windows Security Would you like to install this device software Name TSI Incorporated Network adapters e Publisher TSI Inc Always trust software from TSI Inc Don t Install r You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install InstallShield Chapter 1 8 When installation completes the following screen is displayed InstallShield Wizard Complete Click Finish TSI USB Driver Install InstallShield Wizard The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed TS3L LISB Driver Install Click Finish to exit the wizard Back Finish Cancel 9 The Installation Wizard will prepare to install FitPro software When it is ready to begin installation the following screen is displayed The InstallShield Wizard will install FitPro on your computer To continue click Next Click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for FitPro Installation and Setup 5 10 11 The License Agreement is displayed License Agreement Click on the I accept the Please read the following license agreement carefully terms of the license agreement and then click TSI SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Next This
71. 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 to sort data and the order of fields in report 53 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 People Report Respirator Report Next Due Report Past Due Report Daily Checks Report Fittest Report Fitt Report Details Report Database amp 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 typ
72. r 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 and the PortaCount Pro Pro Operators Manual for detailed instructions on setup 2 Wait for TSI Splash screen to end and the main Activities menu to appear on each of the PortaCount Fit Testers 3 Plug USB cables from each PortaCount Fit Tester to a USB hub and then connect the hub to your computer Supply power to USB hub if it requires it Note fthis 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 69 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 Ww and select PortaCount 8030 8038 Fit Test Driver 3 When more than one PortaCount Fit Tester is PortaCounts connected a pop up see figure will indicate the numbering scheme for the PortaCount Fit Testers Serial Number PortaCount 1 EEEIKRETE The order may
73. r 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 Use the down arrow or Browse to display the FitPro Access or SQL database link that you want to import data to in the Select Destination Database field Generally this is the same database file you initially used to export to the Flash Drive but you can import the data to any database or create a new database filename When the correct database file and XML files are displayed click Import A message indicates success or failure Select Database Edit People Table to verify the records were imported successfully Database Management and Operation 45 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 Record Source Database Hash Drive Select Source XML file E MyDatabase xml x Browse Select Destination Database Default Access Database Y Export Some database and spreadsheet software cannot read Microsoft Access format For these applications the 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 3 46 In the Record Source section sel
74. s 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 e 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 e Export records to a delimited text file for import into third party applications such as Microsoft Excel software e Copy records from one database to another e Merge databases e Split a database e Delete 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 2 Select Record types to include 3 Optionally filter the records See Advanced Record Selection and Filtering for details 42 Chapter 4 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 V People J Respirator Saved selection filters All Records People Respirator J Protocol Compadeon Fit Test Daily Check J User
75. s by hovering the pointer over the Connectivity icon You can change the number of emulators you are using at any time 4 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 Note On a fit test report the serial number of the Emulator always has the form 8083x 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 68 Appendix B APPENDIX C Using Multiple Fit Testers 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 connections to the personal computer Many commercial hubs are available Some require power and installation of drivers Refer to the USB hub manufacturer directions fo
76. s created you can easily select this database by its link name without browsing to a file or server each time Database Management and Operation 39 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 o Create New Link Database Module MS SQL Database Fit Test MS SQL Database Module This 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 3 Click New Link The Link to MS SQL Database dialog appears Link to hs SQL Database Link Name TN av Fed TSIFITPRU Security Windows login n FitPro login ze Password i i SQL Sener Login XEXEXEXEXXEMM E FitProL ata 4 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 r 40 Chapter 4 5 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 6 For existing FitPro v2 softwar
77. s or click the USB icon W 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 2030 67 3 Select the number of PortaCount Fit Testers you want to emulate 1 to 4 and the model 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 e e Serial Number 8030 EMU 1 Serial Number 8030 EMU 2 PortaCount 1 PortaCount 2 8030 EMU_1 8030_EMU_2 _ PortaCount 3 TEM T M PortaCount 4 Fit Test Conditions Fit Test Conditi BS Sirataiisodd kat Simulate Good Fit Simulate High Ambient Simulate High Ambient Simulate Low Ambient Simulate Low Ambient Simulate Perfect FF Simulate Perfect FF Simulate FF Unachievable Simulate FF Unachievable Simulate Poor Fit Simulate Poor Fit Simulate Low Alcohol F Simulate Low Alcohol Simulate Data Error ay ay enr m ha intar nune tha fan You can verify the number of emulator
78. s 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 see Chapter 3 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 don t have to make any changes immediately but you should review the dialog box and understand the settings See Global FitPro Options below Chapter 1 7 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 Global FitPro Options Global FitPro Options affect how 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
79. se Access Database M Records to include j an 1 n i People Respirator Protocol Fit Test Daily Check 4 People 7 Respirator Saved selection filters MyFilter save Filter Delete Fiker y Protocol Field Comparison Value Logic 4 Fit Test gt Test Date is less than BAe Z Daily Check Y X Z User Configuration Last Name First Name Test Date Due Date WA ABDALLAH CARMINE 2 20 2014 11 49 2 20 2015 AAAANEWPOERSON 1NUMBER 2 20 2014 11 56 2 20 2015 Preview Selection J Automatic 2 Fit test records selected Record Destination Database Text File Flash Drive Delete Destination database Databasel SPLIT Access Database X 4 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 52 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
80. software 24 Chapter 3 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 FitPro Software Menu Options 25 26 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 3 CHAPTER 4 Database Management and Operation FitPro software database management functions use the following types of data records e People e Respirator e Protocol e Fit Test 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 You can create multiple databases if there is a need to isolate information from departments locations companies etc 2 Database Menu The Da
81. ssage 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 To close the dialog click Exit Database Management and Operation 31 The following table describes each button or field in the Edit Protocol Table dialog box Button or Field Name Delete Exercise Name Description 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 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 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 8030 8038 N99 or 8038 N95
82. t 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 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 create a New Database 4 Click on Copy 48 Chapter 4 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
83. tPro v3 software To begin the installation insert the CD ROM PortaCounf Pro Technical Reference and FitPro Software CD v3 into a CD ROM drive The CD should automatically start running after about 30 seconds The screen shown is the first screen you will see Note Ifthe CD does not start automatically view the root folder on the CD and double click the file autorun exe Then refer to Step 2 below When the main installation dialog box appears click FitPro Fit Test Software The following screen will be displayed Click Install FitPro v 3 Software TECHNICAL REFERENCE AND FITPRO SOFTWARE PORTACOUNT PRO wee wee ee ees PORTACOUNT PRO TSI offers a comprehensive training program the PortaCount Academy To enroll or request more information click here exit e Manuals are in Adobe Acrobat pdf format and require your PC to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to display them set g S ADOBE READER FitPro Fit Test Software Visit www tsi com fittest Contact TSI requires internet connection Manuals are in Adobe Acrobat pdf format and require your PC to have the free Adobe Reader installed to display them set Am ADOBE READER Click the button to install FitPro software onto this computer If FitPlus v3 or FitPro v2 software is already installed it will not be affected by the installation of FitPro software Install FitPro
84. tabase 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 Daily 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 The menu options of the Database menu are described below 28 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 Protocol or Fit Test 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 bl
85. the instrument Start the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester and FitPro Software 1 2 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 FitPro4 software 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 Begin Fit Testing Once FitPro is running start a fit test by selecting PortaCount Fit Test from the menu or click the icon The Fit Test dialog box opens The Fit Test screen can accommodate up to four simultaneous fit tests see Appendix C Using Multiple Fit Testers r Required field Protocol CSA Z94 4 2011 Operator START Print Exit Person 1 Search Last Name First Name Last Name ID Number Company Location Respirator Mask Size Due date 2 11 2016 Results 1 NORMAL BREATHING 2 DEEP BREATHING 3 TURN HEAD SIDE TO SIDE 4 NOD HEAD UP AND DOWN 5 TALK OUT LOUD 6 BENDING OVER 7 NORMAL BREATHING Teststatus Make certain the exercise protocol shown in the Protocol field is the one you want to use If it is not the one you want to use exit the Fit Test and select another one from the Database Edit Protocol
86. this field Database Management and Operation 33 Field Name Description Total Test Time The cumulative time for all exercises in minutes seconds You cannot update this field 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 ACME 1111 N85 DISPOSABLE 100 Manufacturer ACME Model 1111 Style N85 DISPOSABLE Fit Factor 4 Pass Level Approval Description ACME 1111 N35 DISPOSABLE 100 v Auto Description v Filter efficiency less than 99 N85 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 Note The Manufacturer Model Style and Fit Factor Pass Level are required fields for all records and cannot have a comma If you enter a comma in these fields
87. tor 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 2 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 3 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 disposables 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 aut
88. values for each of the six fields 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 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 d m M s Installation and Setup 11 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 ADDRESS 1234PINE ST E l OTAR Ra E FP pao Tov B amp ADDRESS 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 data stored in the Fit Test Table retain the custom field names and data values that were in effect at the time the record was created 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 p
89. y if a change has been made to the currently displayed data Sort by Select the attribute you want the records sorted by 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 Database Management and Operation 37 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 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 lt New Link gt 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 D

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