MadgeTech Manual
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1. Clicking View Disclaimer button on the PDA screen to show the PDA Application disclaimer message see PDA Application Disclaimer Clicking Continue button on the PDA screen to show the PDA Application Main Menu see PDA Application Main Menu Page 61 PDA Application Disclaimer NodgeTech Disclaimer Disclaimer Loss of power will mean loss of all stored data on this device Download data periodically and prior to every battery change Madge Tech Inc cannot accept responsibility for any consequential loss resulting trom the failure of this instrument O Show this screen every time Page 62 PDA Application Main Menu 218 04 er 19 04 Clicking Main menu or a button see the yellow arrow above to show The PDA Main Menu Bar Clicking the Logger Communication button to show the device detail screen and the user can manipulate the device see Manipulate Device by PDA Clicking a list in the Records on Desk list box to show the file summary of the selected file see PDA File Summary Page 63 PDA File Summary Title Shipment 1 Downloaded On Feb 15 2004 Device Type Termmp101 Start Date Feb 15 2004 Start Time 5 47 45 Piel End Date Feb 15 2004 End Time 5 50 45 PI Reading Interval 2 seconds Data Details Return to Main Clicking the Data Details button to open the data summary screen see PDA Data Summary Clicking the Device Info button to open2. MADE ETECH BUJLD DATA LOGGERS Data Logger and Software Operating Manual Version 2 00 51 P O Box 50 201 Route 103 West Warner NH 03278 Phone 603 456 2011 Fax 603 456 2012 Email info madgetech com Web http www madgetech com Page 1 Table of Contents INTO ducuOn rotondas 3 IATA a io 3 Battery Waimiha a cias 3 AA are eee 4 PAC NAS TIS Pe CLO Mau das xa paaeract dans E ey se canaater eee ae adeena lito das 4 SiS em Requirements dE 4 Quick Start Guide connmmmsmsmsmememeereeeereems 4 Attaching the Intertace cable coi ii A ida 5 Ballery Replacements id dias 6 A 6 E e ee E E E EEE N 6 SORE Walle Installation ld 6 DS MM ern 7 Tae Pie IN Me HL tesa resis tyre ttre e e oneadsacta vetoaete meoneetorneuetaet 7 The View Mentira dolls 12 The Communcatons Men iria asin 19 TheDevmcs Mental acid 21 The Grea De Menotti tapioca rl 37 Te RrghtClick Pop Up Menard litio itlecin acia pelitos 50 The Window Monleras 54 The He A a E A O e E EN 55 PDA SoftWare esa sota 56 PDA Sy eor REQUIRE MIC CS esak a A 56 PDA Sottware TOO idos 56 TheData Transter Cable siniestro cota lolita 57 Dovnload PDA Data OPC aiii icon ein E EAEE NSE netogautaonas 57 EDA Operation Example easar EEE EOE E ON NERS E NOt 58 The PDA Main Ment Bar asada eoio ESO EE NEO OENE 66 Tae FDA Bile Summary Menu Bar assage Aaa 67 ThePDA Data Summary Menu B ooo oido 68 The PDA Device Summary Moni B sat till aRO ridad 69 Manipulate Dev
3. Reset Device from the Device Menu causes the software to communicate with the data logger device and stop it from taking further measurements It will also erase all readings currently stored in memory Resetting the device also causes the data logger to enter a low power state to conserve battery life Real Time Chart Recording o This command provides the user with a graphical method for acquiring and viewing data in real time Selecting this command causes the menu items and toolbar to appear as shown below fal File Edt wiew Communication Device Graph Window Help Start Recording O Recording Setup 44 Done Recording Select Reading Aate 2 Seconds The user can select the reading rate setup real time recording parameters and start and stop the real time graphing To use those features a logger must be connected to the interface cable Clicking the Start Recording button causes the software to take a reading from the logger and update the screen at the selected reading rate Clicking the Done Recording button causes the software to discontinue recording from the logger Here is an example of a real time graph using a Temp101 temperature logger Page 26 Summary Composite Graph Graph Data Ed E OT Untitled Dataset l x TemplOl Temperature Recorder Untitled Dataset User ID Temp Serial No M24106 30 32 p l e if en lied es ee A 11 59 59 AM 12 04 35 PM 12 09 10 Ph 12 13 46 PM 12 18 21 PM 1
4. button to show the user an example The window will appear as follows Pasteurization Units Example Calculation Heating For 1 minutes at 60 4C yields a sterilization value of F 1 FPU Heating For 7 minutes at 60 E yields a sterilization value of F 7 PU Heating For 1 minutes at 67 9C vields a sterilization value of F 10 PU For more information about units Calculation go to http www madgetech com Page 18 The Communications Menu The Communications Menu looks like this Communication Auto Configure Port Ctrl U Select Coram Port b Select Baud Rate b Accept Palm Input Accept Real Time RF Input Wireless Modem Setup Modem Connection Auto Configure Port Selecting Auto Configure Port from the Communications Menu provides the user with the ability to automatically determine which COM port the device is attached to as well as what baud rate the device uses to communicate This command will only work if there is an IFC110 cable connected to an available COM port and there is a functioning data logger connected to the IFC110 If this command fails to find the device then the device 1s not functioning properly or the IFC110 cable is not properly connected Once the software has determined what COM port is being used and the proper baud rate it will store this information in the configuration file Therefore this command only needs to be activated once If a different COM port is later used or if
5. e Palm m125 m130 m500 m505 m515 Zire 71 or Tungsten series handhelds using Palm OS 4 0 or higher e Palm Desktop Software 4 0 1 or higher with HotSync Manager 4 0 1 or higher installed on your computer e MadgeTech Data Recording Software version 2 00 49 or higher PDA Software Installation e Make sure the Palm Desktop software is installed on your computer e Make sure the MadgeTech Data Recording Software is installed on your computer Software Installation e Attach the Palm download cradle to your computer and place the handheld on the cradle e Insert the CD ROM labeled MadgeTech Data Recording Software into your CD ROM drive From the Windows Start menu choose the Run command and type D Palm SetUp_Palm into the Open field and click OK If your CD ROM drive is not the D drive use the correct letter in the instructions above e Follow the instructions to install Palm Software Page 56 PDA Data Transfer Cable In order to transfer the recorded data from data logger to the PDA the data logger must be attached to the PDA by using the MadgeTech PDA101 cable as shown in the diagram below POAIOL CABLE DATA LOGE ee ay i A stereo plug connects with _ Y jack in the user s datalogger w Palm universal connector connects to serial port on the FOA Data Logger Connects to the PDA by using the PDA101 Cable Download PDA Data to PC The user can download the PDA data to the host c
6. Help MMMM Records on gi About iis ef 18 04 a Clicking About menu to see PDA About The PDA File Summary Menu Bar See PDA File Summary e PDA View Menu Device Info Data Details Feb 16 2004 Tempio Feb 15 2004 r Stort Date Page 67 Clicking the Main menu to back to the PDA Application Main Menu see PDA Application Main Menu Clicking the Device Info menu to open the device summary screen see PDA Device Summary Clicking the Data Details menu to open the data summary screen see PDA Data Summary e PDA Setup Menu Sofie JO ra Downloaded On Feb 15 2004 Device Type Ternmp101 Clicking Unit Preferences menu to select the PDA Unit Preferences e PDA File Menu m A PE E to Mi E E ee be ay o a ap File Title Shipme Downloaded On Feb 18 2004 Device Type Tempio Start Date Feb 1 2004 Clicking Delete Record menu from the File menu to delete a PDA file The PDA Data Summary Menu Bar See PDA Data Summary Page 68 e PDA View Menu Device Info Maximum Temp 23 7 Average Temp 22 9 Clicking the Summary menu to open the file summary screen see PDA File Summary Clicking the Device Info menu to open the device summary screen see PDA Device Summary e PDA Setup Menu view EX dun Minimum Temp 21 8 20 Maximum Temp 23 7 20 Clicking Unit Preferences menu to select the PDA Unit
7. Page 11 Print Data Selecting Print Data from the File menu prints the device data in table format The amount of data will vary depending upon the device and the number of data points Printing data for the composite graph is not supported in this software Selecting one of choices above Print Summary Print Graph and Print Data from the File menu brings up the following window Exit Selecting Exit from the File menu closes all open files and exits the program The user will be prompted to save all files that have been changed The View Menu The View Menu will appear as follows Page 12 Toolbar The Toolbar option is used to show or hide the toolbar located at the top of the screen Hiding the toolbar allows more room for the graph being displayed Status Bar The Status Bar option 1s used to show or hide the status bar located at the bottom of the screen Hiding the status bar allows more room for the graph being displayed Preferences Selecting Preferences from the View Menu brings up the following window File Communications Display Data Graph Calculations Default File Location Change Location Default File Type Comma Separated Values csv Default Cancel There are six tabs in this window File Communication Display Data Graph and Calculations Each tab allows the user to set preferences for a part of the program File Preferences In this ta
8. Preferences The PDA Device Summary Menu Bar See PDA Device Summary e PDA View Menu Data Details 124105 User ID Temp Page 69 Clicking the Summary menu to open the file summary screen see PDA File Summary Clicking the Data Details button to open the data summary screen see PDA Data Summary e PDA Setup Menu See PDA Setup Menu Manipulate Device by PDA Return to Main This window allows the user to start see Start Device by PDA stop and reset the data logger The PDA will not download the data from the data logger until the user click the Download button see Transfer Data to PDA Clicking the Status button to show the status of the device see PDA Device Status Clicking Device menu or a button see the yellow arrow above to show The PDA Main Menu Bar Page 70 Start Device by PDA Device Type Temp101 Serial Humber MM24106 Reading Rote ow 2 seconds Log Time 18 Hours User ID Start Device Page 71 PDA Device Status Device Type Termp101 Serial Humber fM24106 User ID Start Date Feb 18 2004 Start Time 5 47 45 Phi Reading Interval 2 seconds Readings Status Clicking the Details button to show more details Page 72 Transfer Data to PDA Please enter g dataset title a e O M e r e Clicking OK button to start transfer data from the data logger to the PDA Page 73 Download Status Status Communicating with logger Plegse
9. all the stored data from the device and displays it in both graphical and tabular form The standard Temp101 will download data Page 23 at approximately 120 readings per second A progress bar located near the bottom of the screen gives the user a visual indication of how long the download will take NOTE Reading device data action will stop recording data Quick Start Selecting this command from the Device Menu will start the device with out asking the user for any settings It will use the previously set user ID and reading rate This is useful for saving time especially when handling more than one device Start Device Selecting Start Device from the Device Menu will display the following window ffi Start Device x otart Method C Delay Start A Pushbutton Start Start Parameters Device Type serial Number User iD Extended ID Alarm Settings _ sete ail tr a Thermocouple Reading Rate 2 Seconds Type Engineenng M rap Around Unite Log Time ee ieee a Seat deeds aD 0 Days Bash tae ha ones bs age a Hours A Gye tinea teen ie Minutes Cancel sis Tat eae ee Dee a al eet A Seconds Start Device NOTE Starting the device will erase all readings currently stored in its memory This window allows the start time and reading rate to be set The Start Method setting may be used along with the Start Now radio button to start the data logger immediately Alternatively t
10. command unless directed to do so by our tech support department Page Setup Selecting Page Setup from the File menu brings up the following window Page 10 Paper Size Letter 8 5 11 in dal S Ounce Auto Orientation Margins inches Left lo Right E lo Battom o Lancel Printer This window allows the user to select a printer and set the options for the printer The options will vary according to the user s particular printer and network Consult the user s printer manufacturer for details about the user s printer s options i Portrait Landscape Print Preview Selecting Print Preview from the File menu puts a check mark next to it When this menu item 1s checked the Print Graph and Print Data commands described below will display on the screen rather than on the user s printer This allows the user to check what the user is about to print before committing it to paper To uncheck this menu item simply select Print Preview again Print Summary Selecting Print Summary from the File menu prints the statistics for currently selected device Printing the composite summary is not supported in this software Print Graph Selecting Print Graph from the File menu prints the currently selected graph to the user s printer The single dataset file can be printed by viewing the Graph tab Printing out several dataset files can be achieved through the Composite Graph tab
11. devices To accept these readings the computer must have an RFC101 interface cable connected to an available COM port and the transmitter must be enabled to transmit Display RF Transmission Data This command causes the software to display real time readings from RF transmitting devices The real time data can be viewed in graphical or tabular form just like in Real Time Chart Recording To accept RF readings the computer must have an RFC101 interface cable connected to an available COM port and the transmitter must be enabled to transmit Alarm Settings From the Device Menu choose Alarm Settings This command is only available when a data recorder that has this feature is connected This command allows the user to set the high and low temperature points that will trigger a visual alarm flashing LED and the user can set the a time delay that can trigger a visual alarm These points should be set in the units indicated To edit these alarm values click on the Change button as shown in the window below Page 34 Alarm Settings High setpoint Low setpoint Delay time o Minute s Alarm i presently Enabled Disable Alarm Alarm status Clear fear aera To commit to any changes click Save to store the values into the device When the alarm values are stored in the device they are rounded to the nearest alarm set point for that device Once the alarm has been tripped e g the temperature has gone outside the set
12. email to support madgetech com Repairs MadgeTech products are designed and built to withstand the harshest environments However due to circumstances beyond our control units may sometimes require repair All repairs are Page 77 performed by our experienced fully trained technicians and are covered by a Repair Warranty MadgeTech offers diagnosis and repair of all returned products Once repaired they are load tested and monitored for intermittent problems We have replacement products and engineering assistance if the user s repair 1s determined to be beyond economical repair If the user needs him her product back ASAP we offer an Expedited Repair Service for an additional fee Page 78
13. has available degrees C F R and K for the temperature reading and RH Dew Point and Water Vapor Concentration for the humidity reading Statistics Selecting the Select Graph Units command from the Graph Menu causes the software to calculate some basic statistics for data on each individual channel A typical screen for some calculated statistics for the temperature channel of a Temp101 might appear as follows CE lola Temperature Statistics Calculation Parameters A cccencasecerecasenernensneceeeanenernns Temperature First Aladin occ Last Reading ee o ci quad Feb 16 004 11 59 55 AM A E Feb 16 004 12 22 57 PM statistics RAIET TEE Ti AAR Maximum Average 26 3771 C Standard Deviation 1 46697 C Mean Kinetic Temperature 6 4942 L For data recorders with more than one channel the Next and Previous buttons will be available This allows the user to quickly view the statistics on each channel In the example Page 49 for the RHTemp101 activating the Next button will update the dialog box with the statistics for the humidity channel Copy Data To Excel Selecting the Copy Data To Excel command from the Graph Menu causes the software to launch the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program and copy the current dataset to an Excel worksheet This command will only work 1f the user has a copy of Excel installed on the user s machine The Right Click Pop Up Menu Th
14. non volatile memory where it won t be lost when the power is cycled Page 20 Clicking Send Config button to store the configuration in the temporary buffer where it will be lost when the power 1s cycled Modem Connection Selecting Modem Connection from the Communications Menu brings up the following window tia Modem Connection Dialing Properties Telephone number fi 8005551212 To access an outside line dial x To disable call waiting dial z Send carier access code fo x Use credit card or account number fr O Dial extension number n x Dialing type f Tone dialing Pulse dialing Before dialing 4 Wait for dial tone Custom dial command override a Connechon Progress Connect Disconnect ance This window allows the user to enter the telephone number required by the software and other modem settings not required by the software used by the software when reading data from a remote device equipped for modem data transfer Not all data loggers are capable of remote operation Clicking Connect button to connect from remote station Clicking Disconnect button to disconnect from remote station The Device Menu The Device Menu looks like this Page 21 Device Identify Device and Read Status Ctrl I Read Device Data CHri R Quick Stark CErI k Start Device Chris Stop Device Chrl 2 Reset Device Ctrl T Real Time Chart Recording Ctrl H Display Real Time RF D
15. setting removes all plotting symbols and higher settings will approximately double the number of symbols on the graph as the slider is moved up one notch Hide Selected Channel Uncheck the Channel Visible option to hide the selected channel The user can also use The Right Click Pop up Menu to hide the selected channel Show Hidden Channels Check the Channel Visible option to show the hidden channel The user can also use The Right Click Pop up Menu to show the hidden channel When the user clicks OK the graph is immediately redrawn with the options the user has chosen Autoscale Graph E Les Selecting the Autoscale Graph command from the Graph Menu causes the software to optimize the vertical scale of the graph to match the minimum and maximum data points shown on the graph This provides maximum resolution for viewing the graph Page 48 Synchronize Graph Scale Le Selecting the Synchronize Graph Scale command from the Graph Menu causes the software to synchronize the time and value axes of the graph Select Graph Units Selecting the Select Graph Units command from the Graph Menu allows the user to select the units to be used when displaying the graph The available units will vary depending on the type of data logger being used For example the Temp101 reads temperature and provides units of degrees Celsius C Fahrenheit F Rankine CR or Kelvin K The RHTemp101 records temperature and humidity and
16. that the data logger s was not damaged in transit by carefully unpacking all items in the shipping carton and looking for obvious signs of physical damage If the data logger is damaged repack it in its original container and contact MadgeTech Customer Service at 603 456 2011 Any damage noted upon receipt must be documented to file a claim against the carrier System Requirements MadgeTech Data Recording software requires an IBM or compatible PC with the following e Pentium or higher processor e Windows 95 98 2000 XP NT e 128 MB RAM e Color 800 X 600 monitor e 30 MB free disk space e 3 5 disk drive or CD ROM e Available 9 pin male serial COM port Quick Start Guide To get started with the user s data logger right away follow these six simple steps 1 Install the software see Software Installation if help needed with this step 2 Attach the logger to the host computer using the IFC110 interface cable as shown in the diagram below 3 From the Communication menu select Auto Configure port 4 From the Device menu select Start Device 5 Select the Reading Rate the user wishes to use from once every 2 seconds to once every 12 hours Leave all other settings alone 6 Click on Start Device After a brief pause while the software communicates with the device the user will see the message Device Started The user s device is now running and taking measurements Place it where the user needs it to perform it
17. units are immediately added to the conversion table The Graph Menu The Graph Menu appears like this Graph Show Summary Show Composite Graph Show Graph Ctra Show Data Table Ctrl D Select Graph Tool Title Graph Annotate Data Autoscale Graph Set Graph to Preferred Scale Synchronize Graph Scale Select Graph Units d Set Graph Scale Format Graph Copy Data to Excel Device Detail Statistics Show Summary Selecting the Show Summary command from the Graph Menu causes the software to display the Summary tab which will appear as follows Page 37 summary Composite Graph Graph Data q B 01 1empi01 gt ml Xx First Reading Last Reading Total Readings Start Time End Time Duration Channel 1 Temperature Mannie Maxmur Average standard Deviation Mean Kinetic Temperature Alarm Enabled Alarm Triggered a G oaotnnint Show Composite Graph Statistics for lempl101 1 630 B40 Feb 16 2004 11 59 59 AM Feb 16 2004 12 22 57 PM e minutes 58 seconds 247 C 29 70 26 3771 0 1 46897 7 6 4942 C True False og oo Selecting the Show Composite Graph command from the Graph Menu causes the software to display the Composite Graph tab which will appear as follows Page 38 Summary Composite Graph Graph Data lv a D3 Shipments x j X Composite Graph 30 32 mjene aial l AA A MX PR KE PSPS 11 59 59 AM 12 04 35 P
18. 22 E Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 Note The pink area is the warning area for high alarm setting of data logger the light blue area is the warning area for low alarm setting of data logger if it has alarm setting attribute When the data has been accumulated in real time it can be saved and viewed in the same manner as data that has been downloaded from a device The data can also be viewed in tabular form while in the real time mode The user can easily switch back and forth from graphical to tabular form While in the real time recording mode access to most software commands is restricted so that they will not interfere with data collection Also all windows except for the current window are inactive during data collection To completely exit from the real time recording mode click on the Done Recording button Real Time Recording Setup Clicking Recording Setup button from the Real Time Chart Recording toolbar brings up the following window Page 27 1 Gi Real Time Setup E ee The tab Recording Parameters allows the user to set up the recording start and end time For start the real time recording the user can select Start Now to start recording immediately or the user can delay the recording by setting the delay time For end the real time recording the user can select Manual to end recording by clicking Done Recording button from the real time toolbar toolbar or setu
19. Files MadgeTech 2 00 directory To get started right away see the Quick Start Guide Page 6 Running the Software Run the software by selecting the MadgeTech icon in the MadgeTech Software program group The software will open and is immediately ready for starting a device or downloading data The tool bar and menu items will appear as shown below All toolbar commands are also Menu commands Throughout this manual if a menu command has a corresponding toolbar command the toolbar icon 1s included with the description of the menu command fal File Edit View Communication Device Graph Window Help Decade tM Rebteqgagne 1070000 BREE The File Menu The File menu will appear as follows File Mew Ctrl M Open Chia Close trl Save Ctrl 5 Save As Save All Save All As Export Data Example Data save Memory Gump Page Setup Print Summary Print Graph Print Data Print Preview Exit Ctrl New L This command creates a new graph window It will not discard any information that is already on the screen or in existing windows Multiple windows may be created and displayed simultaneously and may be manipulated using the Window Menu Open B Lar This command opens previously saved data files loading them into the current window If no windows are open a new one will be created Data in the current window 1s not discarded Page 7 the new data 1s added as an additional dataset Multiple w
20. M 12 09 10 PM 12 13 46 PM 12 18 21 PM 12 22 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 11 This tab displays a graph of one or more datasets The user can load datasets by using the Open command Once the dataset s are loaded they are displayed as graphs The user can choose which datasets are displayed by selecting one from the dropdown list at the top right corner of the composite graph see below Click the checkbox next to the list to select or deselect the dataset for display Deselecting the dataset does not unload it it remains in memory and can be reselected at any time Iv E 01 Untitled Dataset al e To unload a dataset from memory select 1t from the dropdown list at the top right corner of the composite graph Click the X button on the right to unload the dataset see below Once a dataset is unloaded it cannot be redisplayed without reloading it using the Open command Page 39 Iw E 01 Untitled Dataset a To manipulate multi datasets clicking the button on the middle to open Graph Configuration form see below Iw E 01 Untitled Dataset a 5 El Graph Configuration x Current Datasets l Pemoved Datasets Shipment AProgram Files adgeT ech 2 0050 at Shipment ra Files MadgeT ech 0040 at Shipments C Program Files Madgel ech 2 0040 at Reset Remove OF Cancel Apply To deselect dataset s for display on the composite graph uncheck the
21. M IS sree 12 13 46 PM 12 19 21 PM 1222 6 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Select Axis Labels Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 Hse 24 Hour Time Format The all right click pop up menus will appear as above if there is no channel has been selected on the screen by the user Here the right click pop up menu is similar as Window 1 with two different a The submenu Annotate Data is not available b The submenu Hide Selected Channel is not available in Graph Format menu The Window Menu The Window menu looks like this Page 54 Window Stack Cascade Tile Horizontal Tile vertical w 1 Composite Graph Stack Choosing Stack from the Window Menu resizes all the open graph windows so they each take up the whole main window and are overlaid stacked on top of each other Cascade Selecting Cascade from the Window Menu resizes all the open graph windows to a medium size and then positions them in a staggered fashion one on top of the other so that all the title bars are visible Tile Horizontal Selecting Tile Horizontal from the Window Menu rearranges the open graphs windows so that they are all fully visible and are aligned horizontally next to each other with no overlaps Tile Vertical Selecting Tile Vertical from the Window Menu rearranges the open graphs windows so that they are all fully visible and are aligned vertically next to each other with no overlaps The Help Menu The Help Menu looks like thi
22. Timeout es Module Address Mask Long Header Timeout occ Communication Long Header Duration occ Baud Rate oo Performance Synchronization Timeout oo As ot bast Packe conan Maximum Retranermit Attempts Maximunn Continuous Bytes o Maximum Delay Slots oo Command Check Communications This window allows the user to enter the RF Extender settings The RF Extender allows the Madgetech data logger to be remotely accessed up to one mile away from a computer for more information about RF Extender see Quick Start Menu in http www Madgetech com Not all data loggers are capable of wireless remote operation The Network the host computer s network Address and Module the RF Extender Address are used to distinguish the devices from other devices The Network Address can be configured for up to 7 different networks 0 6 The Module Address can be configured for up to 65536 different addresses O 65535 The user may need to change the Baud Rate parameter Select the baud rate in the RF Extender module as same as the baud rate of the data logger which will communicate with the RF Extender Keeping the other default RF Extender settings unchanged if the user is not sure about them The Send Command button is used with the Command drop down list box Clicking Read Config button to display the RF Extender s current configuration Clicking Write Config button to store the configuration in the
23. a device with a different baud rate is used then the command should be selected again Select Comm Port Selecting this command allows the user to tell the software which communication port the data logger is connected to The correct COM port must be selected or the software will not be able to communicate with the data logger To automatically configure this option refer to Auto Configure Port Select Baud Rate Selecting this command allows the user to tell the software what speed to use to communicate with the data logger device The correct baud rate must be selected or the software will not be able to communicate with the data logger To automatically configure this option refer to Auto Configure Port Accept Palm Input Selecting Accept Palm Input from the Communications Menu causes the software to download data from a PDA See PDA Software for more information Accept RF Input Selecting Accept RF Input from the Communications Menu causes the software to accept real time readings from RF transmitting devices To accept these readings the computer must Page 19 have an RFC101 interface cable connected to an available COM port and the transmitter must be enabled to transmit Wireless Modem Setup Selecting Wireless Modem Setup from the Communications Menu activates the following window Gi Wireless Modem Setup E o 10 x Hetwork Network Address occ Sleep Sleep Mode Module Address occ Sleep
24. a quick method for determining the current state or status of a particular device fai Device Detail Temp101 Temperature Recorder Revision FEW Ed4k Subtype OsD000000 Channel 1 Temperature Measurement Units Alarm Sethings Measurement Range Measurement Resolution O Thermocouple SS Type Alarm Settings High Setpoint 27 5 C Enabled Yes Engineering Low Setpoint 26 C Status Sel sea Calibration Tab Device Detail displays the details of device which includes device type revision number subtype and channel information Information about alarm setting thermocouple type and engineering units may also be displayed if the device has those attributes Clicking Alarm Setting will display an alarm setting form that will allow the user to change the alarm range See Alarm Setting Clicking Thermocouple Type will display a thermocouple type form that will allow the user to specify which type of thermocouple is being used see Thermocouple Type Clicking Engineering Units will display an engineering units form that will allow the user to define the type of units to be displayed on the graph See Engineering Units Clicking Calibration will display a calibration form that will allow the user to calibrate the device See Calibration Read Device Data To download the data from the device to the computer select Read Device Data from the Device Menu This command automatically downloads
25. age in certain interval time when the alarm range is out of the alarm setting The use can use the last option in Notification Settings to enter the interval time that they want 3 Channel Settings e Select the channel that the user wants to have alarm setting on it by clicking the drop down list box e Select the unit for a channel that has alarm setting on it by clicking the unit drop down list box It will affect the graph s unit on the screen but not the setting of preference unit e Check Enable option to enable the alarm warning setting This feature allows the user to setup alarm warning on multiple channels e Enter high setting value and low setting value for a particular channel Page 30 E Real Time Setup The tab Email Information allows the user to set up the email information Page 31 Ei Real Time Setup al Recording Parameters Alam Settings Email Information Phone Information Phone Number MR O Mumeric Message CA Pause Dialing OO 2 seconds Wait for Silence 5 seconds Connect Time 30 Seconds Comm Port come Test Phone Setup Cancel Start Recording The tab Phone Information allows the user to set up the phone information Calibration All data logger devices can be calibrated through software This eliminates the need for opening the device or adjusting potentiometers Calibration parameters as well as the last calibration date are stored withi
26. aph can not be zoomed in any more Message Box 1 Warning for Zoom In MadgeTech Invalid Zoom i x PANN The graph can not be zoomed out any more Message Box 2 Warning for Zoom Out Title Graph This feature will be disabled if there is no dataset displayed on the screen Otherwise there are two ways for the user to modify the graph title a The user can modify the graph title by selecting Title Graph menu from the Graph Menu or the The Right Click Pop Up Menu The entering form will appear as follows Page 43 MadgeTech Data Recorder Software 1 a 4 x Pleaze enter a title for the current graph Cancel Untitled Datase b The user can double click the graph title area it will be highlighted and let the user modify it sta lv Untitled Dataset Temp10l A UserID Te Amnotate Data This feature will be disabled if there is no channel selected Otherwise there are two ways for the user to modify the annotate data a The user can modify the annotate data by selecting Annotate data menu from the Graph Menu or the The Right Click Pop Up Menu The entering form will appear as follows MadgeTech Data Recorder Software J E il xj Please enter an annotation for the following reading Dataset 01 Untitled Dataset Reading 375 nen m b The user can double click the annotate data area on the heading of the graph then the user can type in to modify it Summary Composite Graph Graph Da
27. ata Ctrl F Calibration CErl L Alarm Settings Enter Engineering Units Identify Device and Read Status G Selecting Identify Device and Read Status from the Device Menu causes the software to communicate with the attached data logger device and then displays a window similar to this one El Device Status ES _ Device Detail a Device Type Temp 01 Revizion REW Ed4k Communications 2400 Baud senal Number M2 4106 User ID start Date Start Time Reading Interval Readings Device Status Tab Device Status displays the device type revision number serial number user ID and operating parameters of the particular device in the Device Status dialog box The serial number is set at the factory and cannot be changed by the software The user can select a user ID when starting the device This command will also verify that the software is able to communicate with the device and that the correct COM port has been selected If the user s device does not communicate the user should verify the following Page 22 1 Are the COM port and baud rate correct 2 Is there another device using the selected COM port such as a modem or PDA 3 Is the device s battery dead 4 Is the IFC110 cable connected to the correct COM port In addition this command will read and indicate the current status and all pertinent information of the device that is connected This provides the user with
28. b the user can set the default file location When the user Saves a file the directory that the user chooses here will be the default save location The user can still change this when the user saves the file it s just a convenience setting The user can also set the default file type by selecting from the list of file types The user can still change the type when the user saves the file it s just a convenience setting Page 13 Communication Preferences Tafi Preferences x File Communications Display Data Graph Calculations Autoconfigure Comm Settings Accept AF Input M Autoconfigure Comm Port M Autoconfigure Baud Fate Communications Fedundancy Communications Timeout Default Cancel In this tab the user can set various Communications preferences Checking Autoconfigure Comm Settings causes the software to automatically configure itself to the data logger device connected to it Leave this item checked unless the software is having trouble identifying the device this happens rarely usually only on older PCs If this item is unchecked the user must configure the Comm settings manually See Select Comm Port and Select Baud Rate NOTE Communications with the device are slightly slower with this item checked If the user is confident that the user can set the proper settings manually the user can improve performance slightly by unchecking this item Checking Autoconfigure Comm Port causes th
29. b16 2004 1200 17 PM 25 5 U l 11 Feb 16 2004 120019 PM 259 5 E l 12 Feb16 004 12 00 21 PM 259 5 E l 13 Feb16 004 1200 23 PM 25 5 E l 14 Feb16 004 12 00 25 PM 25 4 E l 15 Feb16 004 1200 27 PM 25 4 E l 16 Feb16 2004 12 00 29 PM 25 4 E l 17 Feb16 2004 12 00 31 PM 25 4 E l la Feb16 2004 1200 33 PM 25 4 E l 13 Feb 16 004 12 00 35 PM 25 4 E l The Data tab displays the user s data in table format so that the user can easily determine the exact value of each data point Select Graph Tool ker QaAne Selecting the Select Graph Tool command from the Graph Menu enables the user to select the cursor mode that the mouse will assume when it is pointed and clicked over the graph Several cursor modes are available each with a specific function as follows Cursor When this cursor mode is selected a clicking on a data point of the graph causes the software to indicate the value of that data point b clicking on a point that is not a data point but is nearby of the graph causes the software to indicate the value of the nearest data point Page 41 The user can change the data point selecting by navigating the cursor a Using clicking method b clicking and dragging the mouse horizontally in the graph c Using the functions move left move right of the keyboard Qe Time Cursor When this cursor mode is selected clicking and dragging the mouse hori
30. e right click pop up menu contains some menus from the Graph Menu It gives the user a convenient way to manipulate the graph It will show different pop up menus depending on the position of the mouse on the screen Right Click Menu Description The Right Click Pop Up Menu will appear as following two windows Window 1 Page 50 Summary Composite Graph Graph Data Feb 16 2004 1217 23PM 26 4 C Untitled Dataset UserID Temp Rdg 523 S Title Graph 30 32 M Y 01 Untitled Dataset Y x Channel 1 1 Temperature Templ0 Temperature Recorder oc Show Summar Serial No M24106 PLease 59 08 Show Graph Show Data i A Autoscale Graph Set Vertical Scale select Axis Labels x ar Bom Show Selected Channel Set Vertical Scale y y Select Axis Labels Tithe Graph Show Selected Channel ha Akae Data E al Select Graph Units T SO ee ee A o Select Graph Tool E se pape OS OS PL pa Ml ee Mia JO Select Graph Units Ff ________ L o ee Graph Scale 35 99 hae Graph Format t ere Set Time Scale ae 11 59 59 AM 12 04 35 PM 12 13 46 PM 12 18 21 PM Tate Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 select Axis Labels Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 2004 Feb 16 Use 24 Hour Time Format The all right click pop up menus will appear as above if there is a channel has been selected on the screen by the user The details about the selected channel and the selected reading will be displayed on the heading area of the gra
31. e software to automatically configure itself to the host computer s COM port Leave this item checked unless the software is having trouble identifying the host computer s COM port this happens rarely usually only on older PCs If this item is unchecked the user must configure the Comm settings manually See Select Comm Port Checking Autoconfigure Baud Rate causes the software to automatically configure the correct communications speed Leave this item checked unless the software is having trouble identifying the host computer s COM port this happens rarely usually only on older PCs If this item is unchecked the user must configure the Comm settings manually See Select Baud Rate Checking Accept RF Input causes the software to accept real time readings from RF transmitting devices To accept these readings the computer must have an RFC101 interface cable connected to an available COM port and the transmitter must be enabled to transmit The Communications Redundancy setting trades off speed vs reliability Moving the slider to the right increases the reliability of the communications between the software and the device but the speed of communication is slower Moving the slider the left speeds up the Page 14 communication but is less reliable For optimum performance choose the smallest setting that does not give errors when reading the user s device A setting of 3 is good for most situations The Communications Timeout settin
32. g determines how long the software will wait for the device to respond before giving up and issuing an error A setting of 3 is fine in most cases If the user is having problems with the software giving up too soon on a device that the user knows is responding increase this setting Display Preferences In this tab the user can set the display to use the 12 hour or 24 hour time format Check the Use 24 Hour Time Format checkbox to use a 24 hour format and leave it unchecked to use a 12 hour format Data Preferences Graph Calculations Title Preferences Device Type Download Date Device Serial Number Download Time Device ID Prompt for Title Units Preferences Clear Unit Preferences Select Unit Type General Select Preferred Units No Preference El Enter pour preferred Mamun Value scale range for the selected units here did Minimum alue M Automatically update units M Apply units to all open data Default Cancel In this tab the user can set various Data preferences The Title Preferences settings determine which items appear in the data display The user can select or unselect Device Type Device Serial Number Device ID Download Date and Download Time Checking the Prompt for Title box causes the software to prompt the user for a title each time rather than generating 1ts own title The Units Preferences settings determine units are used for the various types of measureme
33. g the Format Graph command from the Graph Menu brings up the following window Page 46 E Graph Format Lantel The first tab of this window Format Graph allows the user to set the background color for the entire graph as well as the color of the major and minor grid lines and the number of major and minor grid lines The second tab of this window Format Data looks like this Page 47 E Graph Format xl Select Dataset 01 Untitled Dataset Select Channel 1 1 Temperature Select Line Style Thinline H Select Line Color Oo Red Select Symbol Style Mi SoidSqure Select Symbol Color Black Select Symbol Size Select Symbol Frequency MW Channel Visible This window allows the user to customize the look of the graphical data for each dataset First choose the dataset the user wishes to customize from the dropdown list Select the channel from the second dropdown list not all devices have more than one channel Then select the thickness of the line the line color the symbol style and the symbol color from the remaining dropdown lists Finally select the symbol size and frequency see Manipulate Plotting Symbol and whether the user wants the channel to be visible or not see Hide Selected Channel and Show Hidden Channels Manipulate Plotting Symbol The Select Symbol Size slider and the Select Symbol Frequency slider are used to manipulate the plotting symbols The zero
34. he user can select the Delay Start option to delay the start of data collection The start time may be delayed up to six months from the current time The user can select the Pushbutton Start option to start the data logger by pushing the push button of the device the push button of the device needs to be pushed down and held for at least 3 seconds For some types of data loggers the following window may appear Page 24 fii Start Device AA Start Method C Start Mow C Delay Start Start Parameters Device Type Transilemp Serial Number poo005 UserID UserID Extended ID ShipmentiD Reading Rate ls Seconds F Wrap Around Alarm Settings ses ee tr en Themocouple Type Engineenng Unite Log Time EES ee eee O Days O Hours TEME oa Minutes Cancel Aeta n e E Seconds Start Device The device start time may be delayed after the button of the data logger has been pushed This time will depend on the value of the delay start The reading rate can also be selected allowing the user to change how often the device will take a reading When a reading rate is selected the maximum recording time will be calculated for the particular device based on its internal memory capacity and displayed Once the device has started it will continue to record readings until its memory is full When its memory is full the data recorder will stop recording any more readings and will put itself into a lo
35. ice Dy PDA tia a A A A A A A 70 Trouble ShoOOtIDS oconmemeeememememememeemememememememes 77 A gn tee nce ete ee eee ot ah Page 2 Introduction Small simple and affordable MadgeTech data loggers can measure and record data at user specified intervals ranging from once every 2 seconds to once every 12 hours MadgeTech s Data Recording Software requires no programming skills and enables the user to effortlessl y select reading rate specify the user s user ID and initiate the start of data collection The user will be using his her data logger just moments after receiving 1t see the Quick Start Guide In addition all data can be saved in a format easily read by spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1 2 3 It is our goal to bring the user accurate low cost easy to use data loggers that integrate easily into the user s working environment To better understand the user s needs and to better serve the user we welcome and appreciate your feedback Thank you for choosing MadgeTech for your data logging requirements Warranty Products manufactured by MadgeTech Inc are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year starting from the date of shipment In the event that a MadgeTech product is found to be defective MadgeTech will repair or replace the product at its sole discretion Such repair or replacement shall be the sole remedy of this warranty This warranty ex
36. indows may be created and displayed simultaneously and may be manipulated using the Window Menu When the user selects the Open command the following window appears Open Data File myvdata cs k i A eCe i Documents Miu Computer F ile name mpdata csv Oper Cancel a Wio Network Files of type All Data Files dat bdt tek csv Placez Help ERE Open Dialog Box There are three types of files that may be opened with this software These file formats are described in Save Close This command closes the currently active window If the data displayed in the window has not been saved the user will be prompted to save it at this time This command will not discard data from or close any other existing windows Save a Selecting Save or Save All a from the File menu will display the following window Page 8 Save Data File Mu Recent Documents Deskto p Hu Documents rar Hay Computer File name E save as type Comma Separated Values csv Placez Data may be saved as any of three types of files These files are as follows dat This is our own internal ASCII data format This format can be viewed by most text editing or word processing software txt Files stored in this format contain tab delimited text and can be viewed by most word processing and spreadsheet programs CSV Files stored in this format contain comma separated values and are direct
37. limits the LED will flash at a one second reading rate until the device 1s reset or the alarm is deactivated by the set alarm command It is important to remember that the device only takes readings at 1ts programmed reading rate If a temperature excursion outside the set limits occurs between readings 1t will be missed by the device and the alarm will not become active Recording Threshold This command is used for devices that only record data above or below some threshold value For example the PrTrans1000 recorder will only record data if a threshold pressure level has been exceeded This command allows that threshold level to be set To edit these values click on the Change button as shown in Alarm Settings To commit the user s changes click Save to store the values into the device When the threshold values are stored in the device they are rounded to the nearest threshold set point for that device It is important to remember that the device only takes readings at 1ts programmed reading rate If an excursion above the threshold value occurs between readings it will be missed by the device and the device will not display the event Thermocouple Type Selecting this command from the Device Menu allows the user to specify which type of thermocouple is being used This command is only available for devices that use thermocouples as the sensing element such as the TC4000 The device will then configure itself appropriately f
38. ly readable by Microsoft Excel and many other spreadsheet programs NOTE In order to Save a dataset it must be displayed in the Graph or Data tab Save As Selecting Save As from the File menu allows the user to save a copy of data under an alternate name in any of the three file types discussed above Page 9 Save All As Selecting Save All As from the File menu allows the user to save all copies of datasets under alternate name in any of the three file types discussed above Export Selecting Export from the File menu allows the user to export a copy of data in a format that 1s designed for easy import into other programs such as Excel The three file types are the same as those provided with the Save command except that data which is specific to our software such as graph colors is stripped out Use Export when the user plans to open the file in another program Example Data Selecting the Example Data command from the File Menu causes the software to load and display some sample data Use this command if the user wants to experiment with the program and the user doesn t have a data logger device handy Save Memory Dump Selecting Save Memory Dump from the File menu will download the entire memory contents of the attached device and save it in binary format This command is useful to the factory for troubleshooting problems in the field and recovering data from a malfunctioning device The user will typically not use this
39. m To unload dataset s from memory highlight them Clicking Remove button puts the unloaded dataset s in the temporary buffer rather than unloading them permanently They can be restored or reset After clicking Apply button or OK button the unloaded dataset s cannot be redisplayed without reloading them using the Open command The user can adjust the look of the graph colors etc by using the Format Graph command Show Graph Selecting the Show Graph command from the Graph Menu causes the software to display the Graph tab This tab 1s similar to the Composite Graph except that only one dataset can be displayed at a time NOTE In order to Save a dataset it must be displayed in the Graph or Data tab Page 40 Show Data Table Selecting the Show Data Table command from the Graph Menu causes the software to display the Data tab The data tab looks like this Summary Composite Graph Graph Data a a U1 Untitled Dataset zl z X Temp107 Temperature Recorder Untitled Dataset User ID Temp Serial No M24106 Adg Date Time Temperature Units Annotation Feb16 2004 17 55 59 4M 25 6 E l El Feb 16 2004 120001 PH 25 6 E l 3 Feb 16 2004 1200 03PHM 25 6 E l 4 Feb 16 2004 1200 05 PM 25 6 E l 4 Feb 16 2004 1400 07 PM 25 6 C l b Feb16 2004 1200 09 PM sibel be l f Feb16 2004 1400 11 PM EE l B Feb 16 2004 1 lt 00013PHM a be l 9 Feb 16 2004 1200 15PHM a C l 10 Fe
40. n the device itself in non volatile memory This allows the device to maintain calibration while being used on any computer Most data loggers can be effectively calibrated using a single point to correct an offset In some cases two points may used to correct for gain and offset errors The Temp101 uses a single point calibration The calibration offset is defined as the value the device reads at zero Thus if the Temp101 reads 0 5 C when the correct value is O C the user would enter 0 5 C for the calibration offset The 0 5 C would then be subtracted from each reading downloaded from the device and the data would be correct without any further manipulation The Temp101 Calibration window shown below is displayed when the Calibration command is selected and a Temp101 is connected to the interface cable To edit the calibration values click on the Calibrate button The Default button may be used to return all values to their default settings 0 000 for offset values and 1 000 for gain values Page 32 fii Temp101 Calibration Calibration Parameters Device ppe incerci Templ01 Senal Number ooo 4 247 06 Last Calibration Date Temperature Offset Walue oo For the user s convenience a Wizard button is available Clicking this button will display the Calibration Wizard a series of screens with fields the user can fill in about the behavior of the uncalibrated all values set
41. neering Units Label Volts Engineering Units Gar Engineering Units Offset lo wizard MW Enable Engineeering Units Save Prompt for Engineeering Units DK The Engineering Units Description field 1s used to enter the full name of the parameter to be displayed in the software Examples of this are Volts Milliamps pH Gallons etc This name 1s displayed on the graph and data table as the description of the data The Engineering Units Label field is used to enter the label of the parameter that 1s to be displayed in the software Examples are V mA pH G etc This abbreviation is used to label the graph axes and for the units column in the data table The total length of the description and label can be no more than ten 10 characters The gain and offset fields are the equivalent of the m and the b respectively in the Y m X b equation X is the raw Page 36 data from the device and Y is the data displayed by the software The Enable Engineering Units check box indicates whether the units programmed into the device should be displayed when data is downloaded The Prompt for Units check box allows the user to edit the stored information each time the data 1s uploaded in case the user needs more than ten character descriptions and labels Enter Engineering Units This command is similar to the Engineering Units command except that instead of storing the units in the device the
42. nts Select the type of measurement in the first drop down list and then select the units the user wishes to use in the second drop down list Clicking Clear Unit Preferences will set all unit preferences to No Preference setting Checking Automatically update units causes preferences units to change when the user changes the corresponding units on the screen Page 15 Checking Apply units to all open data causes the units to change for all datasets on the screen Graph Preferences rl y Mii Preferences Ar Note Checking Animate Graph option causes the blinking of maximum and minimum alarm setting lines on the screen Page 16 Calculations Preferences zz 1 Wii Preferences Pus sample Clicking the Edit Calculation button to enable the user to interact with all fields in the form The window will appear as follows Page 17 CA xi File Communications Display Data Graph Calculations Select Calculation fs terization F calculation Calculation Descrptiorr Calculation Label Calculation Units inimum Temperature FC Reference Temperature FC Log Slope Crdecade Example Default Cancel OR In this tab the user can set various Graph preferences Clicking the FO button to display the settings for FO a common unit of sterilization Clicking the PU button to display the settings for the Pasteurization units Clicking the Example
43. omputer after the MadgeTech PDA software is properly installed The user should follow the following steps to download the PDA data e Start the MadgeTech PDA Data Recording software e Select Accept Palm Input Accept Palm Input from the Communication menu A pop up message box will appear as follows iMadgeTech E xj a Please activate Hotsync on the Palm To cancel uncheck menu Communication Accept Palen Input e Click OK on the pop up message box e Activate HotSync on Palm Handheld with HotSync Manager running on the computer An example as shown below Page 57 e After a few seconds a message box will appear as follows 1f there are recorded data available on the Palm e Click Yes button to download the recorded data click No button to skip the recorded data and click Cancel button to stop data downloading PDA Operation Example The example here uses a temperature data logger some functions here are not available 1f the data logger is not temperature data logger Page 58 Start PDA Operation Cord Into O HotSync g Clicking Start button on the PDA to start 1t see the yellow arrow above Page 59 Start PDA Application see the yellow Clicking the application on the PDA The example here is MadgeTech arrow above Page 60 MadgeTech Relay Version 1 001 Data retrieval analysis setup and control of MadgeTech dota loggers Miley Disclaimer Continue
44. or the chosen type of thermocouple The device requires this information to properly make temperature measurements and automatically perform the thermocouple cold junction compensation Upon activation of this command the software communicates with the device to determine if it has a programmable thermocouple If it does the following window appears Page 35 CT Thermocouple Type Thermocouple Type Type K bl Temperature Range Masimum 130 C Mimimum ATO C To change the thermocouple type click on the Change button To commit to the change click Save to store the thermocouple type in the device After selecting the thermocouple type the temperature range for the chosen thermocouple is automatically displayed Engineering Units Selecting this command from the Device Menu allows the user to define the type of units to be displayed on the graph as well as a Y m X b type of equation to be performed on the data being downloaded This can be useful when a device is recording the analog output signal of a meter The equation can be stored within the device to simplify and enhance the displaying of data This command is only available for certain devices Upon activation of this command the software communicates with the device to determine 1f it has programmable engineering units If it does the following window appears E Engineering Units l x Engineering Units Engineering Units Description Volts Engi
45. p the end time so the recording can automatically be stopped at the time that the user chose The user can setup the real time recording rate by using Reading Rate drop down list box Clicking Start Recording button to start real time recording Page 28 E Real Time Setup None Selected fd El The tab Alarm Settings allows the user to set up the alarm information There are three steps the user need to do for alarm settings 1 Notification Types e Check Email Alarm to receive an alarm warning message through email e Check Phone Alarm to receive an alarm warning message through phone e Check Screen Alarm to show the user about alarm information on the screen The window will appear as follows Page 29 fii Alarm Notification E zj Temp101 Temperature Recorder Notification Date 2 1 f2004 Notication Time 1 21 12 Phi Charmeld Temperature Current Measurement larm Enabled Alarm Status Alarm High Setpoint Alarm Low Setpoint 2 Notification Settings e Select No Notification option to disable alarm warning e Select Notify every out of range reading option to receive an alarm warning message by every reading when the alarm range is out of the alarm setting e Select Notify only on initial out of range reading option to receive an alarm warning message every time when the first time the alarm range is out of the alarm setting e The user can receive the alarm warning mess
46. ph Here are some submenus when the user uses the middle right click pop up menu e Submenu A Select Graph Tool Page 51 Title Graph Annotate Data AS e CUESOr Select Graph Units Time Cursor Graph Scale Scroll Graph Format b zoom In oom ue Box oom Horizontal Zoom Vertical Zoom Sancel zoom Clicking Title Graph submenu to modify the graph title See Title Graph Clicking Annotate Data submenu to modify the Annotate Data See Annotate Data e Submenu B Select Graph Units Title Graph Annotate Data Select Graph Tool F Select Graph Units Graph Scale i Graph Format b Select Temperature Units Degrees KIK Degrees C C Degrees R R Degrees F F e Submenu C Graph Scale Title Graph Annotate Data Select Graph Tool Select Graph Units Graph Scale Autoscale Graph F Set Time Scale Graph Format Set Vertical Scale Clicking Set Time Scale submenu will display a time scale setting form See Set Graph Scale Clicking Set vertical Scale submenu will display a vertical scale setting form See Set Graph Scale e Submenu D Graph Format Page 52 Title Graph Annotate Data Select Graph Tool Select Graph Units Graph Scale b Format Graph Graph Format Format Data Hide Selected Channel The submenu Hide Selected Channel is available if there is a channel has been selected on the screen The user can also use the Hide Selected Channel func
47. s Help Contents Fl About MadgeTech Website Contents Selecting Contents from the Help Menu brings up the Help window and presents the user with the Table of Contents for the online manual About Selecting About from the Help Menu brings up the About window and presents the user with information about the company and the software version This screen includes our company address phone number for technical information e mail address and web site It also includes the full revision number of the software and the date it was released Page 55 MadgeTech Website Selecting MadgeTech Website from the Help Menu brings up the MadgeTech Website that gives the user more helpful information PDA Software Madgetech offers the user the MadgeTech PDA Data Recording software that can be used to analyze data which downloaded from a PDA The PDA contains data that are transferred from the data logger s In order to transfer data properly the PDA must be connected with MadgeTech data logger by using MadgeTech PDA101 cable see PDA Data Transfer Cable The data from multiple data loggers can be transferred to the same PDA The transfer processing will be stopped if the PDA s memory is full PDA System Requirements In order to run MadgeTech PDA Data Recording software properly there are some additional requirements based on the requirements of the MadgeTech Data Recording software System Requirements e Windows 2000 XP
48. s measurements Later when the user is Page 4 ready to view the measurements simply connect 1t to the computer again and select Read Device Data from the Device menu Attaching the Interface cable Plug the male jack connector of the IFC110 interface cable into the female receptacle of the data logger Plug the female DB 9 pin connector into the serial COM port in the host computer as shown below FCG DATA LENHIER STEREO PLUG CONNECTS mM JACK IN YOUR DATA LOGGER RS 232 CABLE CONNECTS TO SERIAL PORT ON YOUR PC Data Logger to Computer Connection Page 5 Battery Replacement Most MadgeTech miniature data loggers contain a user replaceable 3 6 volt lithium battery Replacement batteries may be purchased from the factory along with installation instructions Before attempting to replace a battery the user should refer to published specification sheets or the quick start manual to make sure the device has a user replaceable battery If the device does not have a user replaceable battery or the customer simply does not wish to replace the battery themselves the device may be returned to the factory for service In this case the customer should contact MadgeTech for an RMA number and return the product as instructed by customer service MadgeTech will replace the battery and return the data logger within 5 working days Software Getting Started All MadgeTech data loggers operate similarly Our data logging
49. selected clicking and dragging on the graph will draw a rectangle When the user releases the mouse button the graph will zoom in to get a close up view of that area of the graph In order to set limits to keep the user from zooming in too many times the warning message may appear see below Message Box 1 Warning for Zoom In and the software will be reset ss Page 42 Horizontal Zoom When this cursor mode is selected clicking and dragging on the graph will draw a horizontal rectangle When the user releases the mouse button the graph will zoom in to get a close up view of that area of the graph In order to set limits to keep the user from zooming in too many times the warning message may appear see below Message Box 1 Warning for Zoom In and the software will be reset FS Vertical Zoom When this cursor mode is selected clicking and dragging on the graph will draw a vertical rectangle When the user releases the mouse button the graph will zoom in to get a close up view of that area of the graph In order to set limits to keep the user from zooming in too many times the warning message may appear see below Message Box 1 Warning for Zoom In and the software will be reset a Cancel Zoom When this command is selected any existing zoom modes are canceled and the graph is redrawn in its default state The cursor mode is returned to Cursor MadgeTech Invalid Zoom 3 xx AN The gr
50. software automatically configures itself specifically for each type of logger It does this by reading the device type Each type of logger has a unique device type and identifies itself when queried by the host computer This has been done to minimize confusion and to eliminate the need to learn different software packages For that reason only one software package and only one manual is required for all MadgeTech Data Loggers In certain instances where differences occur an attempt is made to bring clarification to the user and avoid confusion Most examples used in this manual are for the Temp101 but are easily extended to all devices Software Installation Installing from a floppy disk Insert the disk labeled MadgeTech Data Recording Software into the disk drive From the Windows Start menu choose the Run command and type a setup into the Open field and click OK If the user is using a disk drive other than the A drive replace that drive letter in the instructions above Installing from CD ROM Insert the CD ROM labeled MadgeTech Data Recording Software into the host computer s CD ROM drive From the Windows Start menu choose the Run command and type d setup into the Open field and click OK If the host computer s CD ROM drive is not the D drive use the correct letter in the instructions above After installation the software will be listed under the default MadgeTech software program group and saved under the default C Program
51. ta 10 Channel 1 1 Temperature Feb 16 2004 121227 PM eL Adgk 375 Is Page 44 Set Graph Scale Selecting the Set Graph Scale command from the Graph Menu allows the user to specify the values of the vertical and horizontal axis Here 1s an example of the dialog window all 3 tabs Set Graph Scale 12 22 57 PM Note In order to enter the low value or the high value of the unit the user must select a unit from the Select Units drop down list box first There 1s no unit selected 1f the value of the Select Units drop down list box 1s No Units Selected Page 45 fii Set Graph Scale MEA Select Time Ax Label lor Untitled Dataset Select Left Axis Label fi 1 Temperature h Select Aight Asis Label No Label Different data recorders will show a slightly different window depending on the number of channels and the parameters being recorded Scaling of the horizontal axis is controlled by the Select Time Range section To set the end points of the horizontal axis select the specified endpoints from the drop down date and time menu The vertical axis is set using the Select Vertical Range section The default button will set the vertical values to the maximum and minimum values that the data recorder is capable of measuring The Autoscale button will set the vertical values to the maximum and minimum in the actual data shown on the graph Format Graph Selectin
52. tends only to the original purchasing customer and does not apply to any unit which in our sole judgment has been subjected to a Operating or environmental conditions in excess of our written specifications or recommendations b Damage misuse or neglect c Improper installation repair or alteration This warranty excludes batteries Except as to title this is our only warranty for the products MadgeTech Inc expressly disclaims all other warranties guarantees or remedies whether expressed or implied or statutory including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose We also disclaim any implied warranty arising out of trade usage or out of a course dealing or course of performance We do not guarantee the integrity of data or warranty that the products will operate uninterrupted or error free MadgeTech data loggers and their associated software have been thoroughly tested and the documentation reviewed However MadgeTech does not warrant the performance of its products or that the products or their associated software will operate as described in this manual Battery Warning Most MadgeTech data loggers contain a lithium battery Do not cut the battery open incinerate or recharge Do not heat lithium batteries above 85 C unless the battery 1s specifically rated for higher temperatures Dispose the battery in accordance with local regulations Page 3 Hardware Package Inspection Verify
53. the device summary screen see PDA Device Summary Clicking File Summary menu or a button see the yellow arrow above to show The PDA File Summary Menu Bar Page 64 PDA Data Summary Data Summary Summary Humber of Readings 91 Minimum Temp 18 Maximum Temp 23 1 lt Average Temp ce Alarm Status Active Gut of Range HOT Sm 2s Mut of Range COLD O Return Device Info Clicking the Device Info to open the device summary screen see PDA Device Summary Clicking Data Summary menu or a button see the yellow arrow above to show The PDA Data Summary Menu Bar Page 65 PDA Device Summary Temp101 Temperoture Recorder Serial Humber 1124106 User ID Ternp Alarm Details Enabled Yes Low Setpoint 26 C High Setpoint 21 5 pata Dal Clicking the Data Details to open the data summary screen see PDA Data Summary Clicking Device Summary menu or a button see the yellow arrow above to show The PDA Device Summary Menu Bar The PDA Main Menu Bar See PDA Application Main Menu e PDA View Menu Page 66 Clicking Device menu to show the device detail screen and the user can manipulate the device see Manipulate Device by PDA e PDA Setup Menu Setup R COM Configuration ect Unit Preferences Shipment 1 ef eel Clicking COM Configuration menu to Setup the PDA Baud Rate Clicking Unit Preferences menu to select the PDA Unit Preferences e PDA Help Menu
54. tion which is in the Format Graph menu to hide the selected channel Title Graph Select Graph Tool Select Graph Units Graph Scale Graph Format d d F Format Graph Format Data Show Hidden Channels Clicking Format Graph submenu will display a graphic format setting form See Format Graph Clicking Format Data submenu will display a data format setting form See Format Graph Clicking Show Hidden Channels submenu causes all hidden channels showing up in the graph The user can also use the Show Hidden Channels function which 1s in the Format Graph menu to show the hidden channel s This submenu is not available if there 1s no channel hidden in the graph Window 2 Page 53 Summary Composite Graph Graph Data iv E 01 Untitled Dataset xl j x Tempili Temperature Recorder Title Graph Untitled Dataset UserID Temp Serial No M24106 Showy Composite Graph l Autoscale Graph 29 08 show Data seth Set Vertical Scale Select Axis Labels y gt Autoscale Graph i Show Selected Channel Set Vertical Scale e Select Axis Labels Show Selected Channel 30 32 Select Graph Units Select Temperature Units tie ani F A ee Select Graph Tool ia Degrees K K Select Graph Units e Meco Degrees E C Graph Scale k el a Degrees R PRI A Graph Format Format Graph hes F eee Format Data 25 32 B 0 A OS Set Time Scale 11 59 59 AM 12 04 35 P
55. to the default device The wizard performs the calculations for the offset and or gain values and puts them into the correct fields in the Calibration window To commit to any changes click Save to store the calibration information in the device The calibration is then saved and the new calibration values are displayed on the screen The Calibration Wizard The Calibration Wizard displays various information depending on the type of device the user has attached Here is how it looks for a Temperature Gain Offset calibration on the Temperature channel of a Temp101 device Page 33 Temp101 Calibration Wizard Channel Your device requires calibration for temperature offset The software will calculate the correct values for you based on the measurements that you enter below Calibration Point 20 0 ae Value read by the device at the calibration point 20 0 E Help Cancel lt Back iE Finish To calibrate the user s device just click the Next button fill in the fields that are presented to the user for each channel of the device and then click the Next button again until the Wizard tells the user that the user is finished Click the Finish button and the calculations are made and the correct values are placed into the Calibration windows Click Save to save these values into the device Accept Real Time RF Input This command enables the software to accept real time readings from RF transmitting
56. w power state to maximize battery life The data already stored in the data logger is always preserved even in the case of battery failure unless the device is reset or started When the device is started again the old readings are then overwritten Lastly the user may enter a User ID in the space provided This may be any combination of six letters and or numbers The User ID is written to the device and will appear in any graphs or reports when the device is read later Use it to help the user identify the device or the person who started the device etc Stop Device Selecting Stop Device from the Device Menu causes the software to communicate with the data logger device and stop it from taking any further measurements The data logger will enter a low power state to conserve battery life The device will also stop and enter this mode when the memory 1s full This mode is transparent to the user because the device will immediately wake up when the host computer communicates with the logger If the device 1s not going to be used for a while it is wise to stop the device from collecting more data to conserve power Stopping the device has no effect on the data in memory The data is always retained It is not usually necessary to stop the device because it will stop automatically once Page 25 1t has filled 1ts entire memory This 1s just a convenient way for the user to help extend the life of the battery Reset Device Selecting
57. wait After while the screen will be changed to the device status window PDA Device Status Page 74 PDA Unit Preferences Temperature Units e Clicking the drop down list button to select the unit preferences See PDA Setup Menu in The PDA Main Menu Bar Page 75 PDA Baud Rate Setup 1200 baud 2300 boud Clicking the drop down list button to select the baud rate in order to transfer data from a data logger properly the PDA s baud rate must be matched the baud rate of that data logger See PDA Setup Menu in The PDA Main Menu Bar PDA File Delete See PDA File Menu in The PDA File Summary Menu Bar Page 76 PDA About MedgeTech aA MARGE TECH hE BUILD DATA LOGGERS 2003 MadgeTech Inc Trouble Shooting Our Data Loggers are pretty simple to operate and there s not a lot that can go wrong If the user 1s having trouble however here are some things to check e Make sure the cable is properly attached to both the host computer and the data logger See Attaching The Interface Cable e Make sure the host computer s COM port is correctly configured See Auto Configure Port e Is there another device using the selected COM port such as a modem or PDA e Make sure the battery is good If the user is not sure see Battery Replacement e Try Resetting the device See Resetting The Device e If none of these things helps feel free to call our technical support line at 603 456 2011 or send an
58. zontally in the graph area or using the functions move left move right of the keyboard causes the software to indicate the time and value of each data point the cursor passes over ap Scroll This cursor mode is used to scroll the graph in any direction in order to view a particular section To scroll the graph click and hold the mouse button and drag the mouse in the direction the user wants to scroll A line with an arrow is drawn as the user drag to indicate the direction and amount of the scrolling operation When the user releases the mouse button the graph is then scrolled in the direction and by the amount the user specified ey Zoom In When this cursor mode is selected clicking on the graph will zoom in to get a close up view of a particular area of the graph Multiple zooms may be performed to get the best view In order to set limits to keep the user from zooming in too many times the warning message may appear see below Message Box 1 Warning for Zoom In and the software will be reset Ti Zoom Out When this cursor mode is selected clicking on the graph will zoom out to get an overall view of a particular area of the graph Multiple zooms may be performed to get the best view In order to set limits to keep the user from zooming out too many times the warning message may appear see below Message Box 2 Warning for Zoom Out and the software will be reset Box Zoom When this cursor mode is
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