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1. Getting Started 21 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 22 Getting Started Digital Voltmeter AI DVM Ai DVM measures voltage current resistance and diode capacitance as a fully functional digital voltmeter DVM and as an integrated DVM to complement the following Al software CeCi close interval DCVG direct current voltage gradient and Periodic Survey annual periodic survey You can view measurements either in the main window of AI DVM or as a waveform graph Optional settings are available for measuring current interrupter on off potentials and operating in GPS Sync mode when using GPS synchronized current interrupters Information in this chapter explains how to set up and use Al s digital voltmeter AI DVM Topics include Safety Precautions page 23 Quick Start page 24 DVM Graph Overview page 27 Data Logger Overview page 28 Shortcut Keys page 29 Safety Precautions Observe the following safety precautions when using AI DVM Follow safety procedures for the equipment being tested Inspect test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal Check test lead continuity Damaged leads should be replaced To avoid electrical shock and damage to the Allegro do not use the Allegro when working with voltages greater than that supported by the DAQ data acquisition card or measuring current except across a shunt To avoid electric
2. 0 0199 150VDC Trailing Wire Zale DEHE 2 49PM Figure 3 1 CeCi Main Window 34 Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set survey properties 1 Tap File gt Properties to display the Survey tab 2 Provide information in the following fields of the Survey tab e Segment Enter the name of the ROW right of way in this required field If you plan to transfer the survey file to PCS Segment name must match ROW Code in PCS If these fields do not match PCS creates a new ROW Code and folder labeled Unknown in the PCS hierarchy e Pipe Enter a pipeline code in this optional field If you plan to transfer the survey file to PCS Pipe is equivalent to Pipeline Code in PCS If the ROW Code entered earlier includes multiple parallel pipelines with different pipeline codes enter the appropriate pipeline code If pipeline codes have not been created in PCS leave this field empty e Tech Enter the surveyor s name in this optional field If you plan to transfer the survey file to PCS the surveyor s name populates the Surveyor field in the Indirect Survey Manager ISM module e Run Enter a unique survey name in this optional field If transferring the survey file to PCS data in this field creates a new CI survey folder in ISM Examples of a unique survey name are station number milepost number date or a combination of date and station or milepost number e Date Enter a date or use the one auto
3. Remarks Field File Move Remark Yiew W aviz 3 Tap Remark to open the Remarks window Select and then double tap the remark to insert it in the survey record and close the window 4 4 9 55 ok SKIP 01 Highway 02 County troad 03 Dirt roac 04 Trail 0S Street 06 Asphalt road 09 Aerial marker 10 Station number 0 0222 0 0205 0 0218 OFF Gps Skip G File Move Remark View H zX 84 FAQs AI Allegro CX User s Guide 5 Press the down arrow to move the cursor to the next station number SN Continue to survey to the other end of the SKIP such as a road crossing railroad crossing exposed pipe and so on 4 4 10 08 a 0 0202 0 0214 0 0211 ON Gps Skip G File Move Remark view H 6 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt to toggle from SKIP to normal mode Move the cursor to the Remarks field and add another remark 4 4 10 08 File Move Remark Yiew A avi 7 Press Enter and then the down arrow to move to the next SN and take a reading 4 4 10 09 a Beginning of skip section End of skip section The survey file contains information shown in the image on the next page including GPS coordinates when using GPS FAQs 85 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 485 000 0 0203 0 0211 487 500 0 0203 0 0211 490 000 0 0000 0 0000 G 30 43346596 97 75916290 931 7 1 970 T 06 01 2011 10 03 14g SKIP
4. Getting Started 15 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 1 1 Global Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description Toggle Caps lt Blue gt lt CapLk gt Toggles caps lock on and off Display Backlight lt Gold gt lt F3 gt Toggles backlight on off Brighten Dim Screen lt Gold gt lt F4 gt Press lt Gold gt lt F4 gt to dim Display lt Gold gt lt F5 gt screen display Press lt Gold gt lt F5 gt to brighten screen display Move between fields lt TAB gt Moves cursor between fields Left tab arrow moves cursor forward one field right tab arrow moves cursor backward one field Close Window lt Esc gt Close an open window Enable Disable lt Blue gt lt TS gt Disable or enable the Touchscreen touchscreen Task Manager lt Start gt Displays the Task Manager Table 1 2 Button and Button Sequence Functionality Button or Button Sequence Description Alt button tap touchscreen Desktop shortcut menu similar to right mouse click on PC Gold key F5 Display Contrast Darker monochrome display only Gold key F4 Display Contrast Lighten monochrome display only Blue key TS Enable Disable touchscreen 16 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 1 2 Button and Button Sequence Functionality Button or Button Sequence Description Blue key End End Gold key Function key Function keys F11 and F12 Blue key Function key Fun
5. Add test point information 1 Select a survey record and then tap View gt Test Point Info 2 Double tap a test point and enter required values when prompted 3 Tap OK to enter the information in the survey record and return to the survey file Close Interval Survey CeCi 41 AI Allegro CX User s Guide View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site You can view survey records either as a list or single record Tap View gt Single record or List When viewing a single record with GPS coordinates double tap the GPS field to display the Site Locator window Tapping View gt Show bearing to site also displays the window Figure 3 2 The Site Locator window shows bearing and distance to a target location Bearing is blank when the Allegro is not receiving a valid GPS fix The message Out of Range displays when the following conditions occur e The difference in latitude and longitude is more than 5 degrees e Latitude is above 85 degrees north or below 85 degrees south Also expressed as 85 90N degrees latitude northern hemisphere and 85 90S degrees latitude southern hemisphere 7 satellites Target location 30 43350030 97 75923160 Bearing S 24ft Figure 3 2 Site Locator Export a Survey File You can export CeCi survey files as a dBase file dbf or comma separated file csv for use with other software applications such as Microsoft Excel To export a survey file follow these steps 1 T
6. Add test point information 1 Select a survey record and then tap View gt Test Point Info 2 Double tap a test point and enter required values when prompted 3 Tap OK to enter the information in the survey record and return to the survey file View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site You can view survey records either as a list or single record Tap View gt Single record or List When viewing a single record with GPS coordinates double tap the GPS field to display the Site Locator window Tapping View gt Show bearing to site also displays the window Figure 4 2 The Site Locator window shows bearing and distance to a target location Bearing is blank when the Allegro is not receiving a valid GPS fix The message Out of Range displays when the following conditions occur e The difference in latitude and longitude is more than 5 degrees e Latitude is above 85 degrees north or below 85 degrees south Also expressed as 85 90N degrees latitude northern hemisphere and 85 90S degrees latitude southern hemisphere Site locator 7 satellites Target location 30 43350030 97 75923160 Bearing S 24ft Figure 4 2 Site Locator DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 57 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Export a Survey File You can export DCVG survey files as a dBase file dbf or comma separated file csv for use with other software applications such as Microsoft Excel 58 To export a survey file follow
7. Pa Attempting to connect to GPS receiver Productivity Precision Figure D 2 Skyplot 4 Tap Skyplot gt Setup gt GPS Settings Figure D 3 102 GPS Receivers Setup ij x Options GPS GPS Real time Settings Settings Figure D 3 Setup Options AI Allegro CX User s Guide Tap the drop down arrow in the GPS Receiver Port field and select COM2 Serial Port COM2 Figure D 4 Scroll down the window and set up the following fields as follows When you finish tap OK to return to the Setup window Figure D 3 e Velocity Filter Auto e Receiver Power Output On e NEMA Output On Setup i x GPS Settings GPS Receiver Port COM2 Serial Port COM2 hd Productivity Precision M i 1 1 ee DOP Type PDOP 7 Select the port the GPS receiver is connected to Figure D 4 Setup GPS Settings Tap Options gt Connect to GPS When the Allegro emits an audible sound and a satellite icon displays near the Setup menu the GPS receiver has connected to the satellite Figure D 5 Options v Real time Settings i Settings Figure D 5 Setup Options GPS Receivers 103 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 7 Tap GPS Settings and then scroll to the bottom of the window Tap the wrench icon in the NEMA Output field to display the Setup NMEA Output Settings window Figure D 6 6 02 soc 2 7 ou NMEA Output Settings Output Interv
8. Shortcut keys listed in the following table Table 5 1 are an alternate method for using certain commands in PS Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the following commands Table 5 1 PS Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description Record Reading lt Enter gt Records a reading Options include e Select reading field and press lt Enter gt to activate the digital voltmeter Press lt Enter gt again to record the reading e Select timed reading field and press lt Enter gt to set up start stop or cancel timed reading mode Record GPS Coordinates lt F4 gt Records GPS coordinates when cursor is in a reading field Insert GPS Coordinates lt F4 gt Insert GPS coordinates when cursor is in a reading field and GPS status is running in the background Select Data in a Field lt Shift gt lt Blue gt lt Home gt lt Shift gt lt Blue gt lt End gt Select data from the current cursor location to the end of the field Select data from the current cursor location to the beginning of the field Copy Cut Paste lt CTRL gt lt C gt Copy selection to the clipboard lt CTRL gt lt X gt Remove selection and copy to clipboard lt CTRL gt lt V gt Paste data from clipboard Undo lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt Undo last change Open lt Ctrl gt lt O gt Opens the File Open window 72 Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table
9. Driveway 492 500 0 0000 0 0000 G 30 43345070 97 75916290 921 9 2 000 T 06 01 2011 10 05 S0g SKIP Driveway 495 000 0 0198 0 0205 86 FAQs AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes FAQs 87 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 88 FAQs Utility Software Information in this chapter explains how to use and set up the following utility software GPS Status GPS Status page 87 GPS Config page 93 Save System page 95 Set DAQ Registry Keys page 96 Use GPS Status Figure C 1 to perform any of the following tasks view current GPS data such as number of satellites in view GPS coordinates amount of time since the last GPS fix and current GPS time enable the Offset option to view the distance between two points enable the Beep option if you want the Allegro to beep when GPS readings update set a Display Format for GPS coordinates degrees and minutes or decimal degrees change COM port and baud rate settings for a second GPS receiver dual GPS set up the Allegro to use the PPS timing signal received by the internal GPS module instead of a second GPS receiver copy GPS coordinates to the system clipboard or an opened PTab spreadsheet file 87 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 88 To start GPS Status double tap the GpsStatus icon on the Allegro desktop to display the Gps Status window shown below See Table C 1 on page 88 for a
10. GGA M asa vTG Stop Bits 1 7 ZDA Status Ready Get Settings Apply Settings Reset Receiver Figure C 3 GPS Receiver Port Settings Tap Get Settings and complete the following steps a Click the drop down arrow in the Baud field and select 9600 b Click the drop down arrow in the Parity field and select None c Click the drop down arrow in the Stop Bits field and select 1 d Click the drop down arrow in the GPS Data Format field and select NMEA e Enable the options GGA GSA and ZDA GGA provides positioning data latitude longitude north or south GSA provides DOP dilution of precision and ZDA provides date and time Tap Apply Settings and then the Close icon X AI Allegro CX User s Guide Save System Save System automatically runs after installing or upgrading AI Allegro software It saves registry settings runs the Reset System utility software and then reboots the Allegro When the process completes and the Allegro desktop displays turn the Allegro off and then on again Run Save System when you change option or preference settings in any of the AI Allegro software or install new software on the Allegro To run Save System follow these steps 1 Tap Start gt Programs gt Utilities gt Save System to display the Save System window and begin the process Figure C 4 During the process the following messages display e Saving Registry e Saving Files e Saving Database
11. gt Options gt Disconnect from GPS Tap Yes when the following message displays Are you sure you want to disconnect from the GPS receiver 13 Tap the Close icon X to exit the GPS Controller software GPS Receivers 105 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes 106 GPS Receivers Export Control Classification Number The Export Control Classification Number ECCN assigned to American Innovations Allegro software by the U S Bureau of Industry and Security BIS is as follows e ECCN Classification No Classification e ECCN Code EAR99 or NLR Software License AMERICAN INNOVATIONS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ALLEGRO FIELD PC COMPUTER Notice to User This is a contract Read the terms and conditions of this license agreement this agreement carefully before using the Allegro Field PC Computer By using the Allegro Field PC Computer you are accepting and agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement The Allegro Field PC Computer contains certain application software of American Innovations the AI Software as well as certain operating system and application software of third parties collectively the third party software The AI software and the third party software are licensed not sold to you This agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity and American Innovations a Texas limi
12. to move cursor to Upper Value Press lt L gt to move cursor to Lower Value Press lt W gt to move cursor to Width Press lt E gt to enable or disable Enable Color With Enable Color enabled Press lt Tab gt to move cursor between field selection list and color grid Press lt Up Down or Home End arrows gt to move cursor in field selection list or color grid American Innovations Allegro CX v4 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Open Save Copy Cut Paste Select Data in a Field Undo Next Page Previous Page Next Site Previous Site Record GPS Coordinates Insert GPS Coordinates Capture Reading Navigate Information and Reading Fields Open File Menu Cancel Changes Apply Changes Move Cursor in Drop down List Annual Periodic Survey lt Ctrl gt lt O gt lt Ctrl gt lt S gt lt Ctrl gt lt C gt lt Ctrl gt lt X gt lt Ctrl gt lt V gt lt Shift gt lt Home gt lt Shift gt lt End gt lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt lt Ctrl gt lt Down Arrow gt lt Ctrl gt lt Up Arrow gt lt Shift gt lt Down Arrow gt lt Shift gt lt Up Arrow gt lt F4 gt lt F5 gt lt Enter gt lt Alt gt lt U gt lt Alt gt lt F gt lt Esc gt or lt Cancel gt lt Enter gt or lt OK gt lt Up Down Arrows gt Open File Open window Save survey file Copy selection to clipboard Remove selection and copy to clipboard Paste cont
13. 5 1 PS Shortcut Keys continued Command Shortcut Keys Description Save lt CTRL gt lt S gt Save survey file Next Page lt Ctrl gt lt Down gt Display next page of a multi page site Previous Page lt Ctrl gt lt Up gt Display previous page of a multi page site Previous Site lt Shift gt lt Up Arrow gt Display previous site Next Site lt Shift gt lt Down Arrow gt Display next site Open File Menu lt Alt gt lt F gt Opens File menu Open Edit Menu lt Alt gt lt E gt Opens Edit menu Open View Menu lt Alt gt lt V gt Opens View menu Navigate lt Alt gt lt U gt Moves cursor between Information and information and reading fields Reading Fields Navigate any lt Tab gt e Press lt Tab gt to move cursor Window or Tab lt Up Down Arrow gt lt Enter gt lt Ok gt lt Cancel gt from one field to another e Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to move cursor in a drop down list e Press lt Enter gt to accept a selection in a drop down list e Move cursor to lt Ok gt and then press lt Enter gt to apply changes e Move cursor to lt Cancel gt and then press lt Enter gt to cancel changes Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 73 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes 74 Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey Recommendations for Interrupted On Of
14. Click the PS icon on the Allegro desktop to start the software Figure 5 1 3 Tap File gt Open Select a survey route in the Open window and then tap OK File Edit View E Aly lt gt Rectifier Reading Test Point Reading est Point ROW Code and Pipe ROWOL 101 000A ocation Description new site ongitude 97 75917816 Structure P S asing P S Volts oreign P S Volts WEA J alaala 0000 0000 000 amp faooo0 000008900 Figure 5 1 PS Survey Route 64 Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set on off survey method 1 If you plan to take on off potential readings tap View gt Options to display the On Off tab 2 Tap the drop down arrow in the On Off Method field and select one of the following survey methods High Low Select this survey method for an interrupted survey using non GPS synchronized interrupters Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the ON time OFF time On Delay and Instant Off Delay fields GPS Sync Select this survey method for an interrupted survey using GPS synchronized current interrupters Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the ON time OFF time Instant On Setup Instant Off Delay and Cycle begins with fields This survey type requires that you also set up properties in the GPS tab View gt Options gt GPS tab If on of
15. Off mode 2 Setup on off settings and then tap OK 3 Tap Graph to view a waveform of on off readings as shown in the next example For more information see DVM Graph Overview page 27 1 499V 0 149V Gps 6 PZ Hold Save DYM Yv A Time What can I do if I cannot get a GPS satellite fix Verify the following settings are correct e Run the GPS Status software and verify COM port settings are correct e Run the GPS Pod Setup software and verify settings are correct All software must be closed before viewing settings in GPS Pod Setup e Verify the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky and is securely connected to the Allegro Why are GPS coordinates not recording in my Periodic Survey file Verify the cursor is in a reading field in the bottom pane of the survey file Tapping a reading field places the cursor in the field Why is the Insert GPS command unavailable for selection in the Periodic Survey software Verify the GPS Status software is running and the cursor is in a reading field in the bottom pane of the survey file Tapping a reading field places the cursor in the field AI Allegro CX User s Guide Why does CeCi switch to Hi Lo mode when my survey file is set up with GPS Sync or GPS Real Time mode CeCi automatically switches to Hi Lo mode when the Allegro loses the internal GPS time signal When setting up a survey file in GPS Sync or GPS Real time mode AI recommends that you also
16. exe p import Ji manuals 3 p picture Ji process p report p sound 2 items selected y Date modified Size J system 7 p Figure 1 11 PCS CPDM Installation Folder Getting Started 9 Al Allegro CX User s Guide Overview of the Allegro Hardware The Allegro includes a connector panel touchscreen display keypad and function keys Figure 1 12 Optional add ons available for purchase include a GPS expansion pod with GPS antenna and a Trimble GPS receiver For a complete list of add ons available for purchase contact AI Sales at 1 800 229 3404 GPS Antenna gt optional add on Touchscreen Display Function Keys Figure 1 12 Allegro Field PC 10 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Connector Panel The connector panel is located at the top of the Allegro Figure 1 13 It supports connections for items in the list below GPS Antenna optional add on AC Infrargo Port A sa AC or Vehicle DVM Positive A Power Jack Red GPS Antenna Connector DVM Negative Remote Trigger Connector Black 3 pin connector Figure 1 13 Allegro Connector Panel The connector panel supports the following connections e DVM positive and negative test leads e Remote trigger for data cane or wire counter 3 pin connector e Communication ports with the following characteristics e Infrared port for wireless communication with a pr
17. fields Tap the V button to view a live voltage reading and then press Enter on the Allegro keyboard to save the voltage reading Take readings at the beginning and end of the survey Enter the difference in the Half cell calibration Begin and End fields Tap the V button to view a live voltage reading for either of these fields Tap Show DCVG Polarity if you want a directional arrow to display in the main DCVG window indicating the polarity of the reading during the survey Set GPS properties 1 2 Tap the GPS tab Tap Record GPS Location to include coordinates with survey readings Tap the drop down arrow in the Record GPS Location field and select an interval option that identifies how often coordinates are included with readings Tap Record time of reading to include a GPS time stamp with readings If you are using a second GPS receiver dual GPS complete the following steps a Tap the drop down arrow in the Comm port field and select the COM port the GPS receiver is connected to b Tap the drop down arrow in the Baudrate field and select a baud rate supported by the GPS receiver c Tap Read PPS from Internal GPS if you want the Allegro internal GPS receiver to provide a time stamp for readings Tap OK to close Survey properties DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 53 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Save survey file Tap the save icon or File gt Save The Save As window displays when working with a new survey file that has
18. for previous flag sessions 5 Skip the next section and continue with Set on off survey type page 52 Set fixed increment mode properties 1 Tap Metric if you want readings recorded in meters instead of feet 2 Enter the distance between reads in the Increment field 3 Click the drop down arrow in the Direction field and select Ascending or Descending to indicate how station numbers increment in the survey file Set on off survey type 1 Tap the On Off tab 2 Tap the drop down arrow in the Survey Type field and select one of the following survey types e On Off High Low Select this survey type for interrupted surveys using non GPS synchronized interrupters Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the ON time OFF time On Delay and Off Delay fields e On Off GPS Sync Select this survey type for an interrupted survey using GPS synchronized current interrupters Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the ON time OFF time On Setup Off Delay and Cycle begins with fields This survey type requires that you also set up properties in the GPS tab 52 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set DCVG properties 1 2 Tap the DCVG tab Measure and enter the on reading taken at the beginning and end of the survey in the P S On Begin and End fields Measure the Off reading taken at the beginning and end of the survey in the P S Off Begin and End
19. gt lt G gt lt Enter gt lt Ctrl gt lt Home gt lt Ctrl gt lt End gt lt Ctrl gt lt G gt lt Ctrl gt lt K gt lt Ctrl gt lt Ins gt lt Ctrl gt lt Del gt lt Alt gt lt R gt lt Ctrl gt lt T gt Create new survey file Open File Open window Save survey file Insert flag marker in flagged mode Reset flag count Insert gap marker in flagged mode Capture a reading Move cursor to first record Move cursor to last record Open Go To Location window Open Skip Distance window in fixed increment mode Insert new record Delete record Open remark window Open Test Point Information window GPS Status Navigating GPS Status Window Enable Disable Read PPS from Internal GPS Apply Cancel Changes Navigating GPS Status Window lt Tab gt lt Enter gt lt Up Down Arrows gt lt P gt lt Ok gt lt Cancel gt lt Tab gt lt Enter gt lt Up Down Arrows gt Press lt Tab gt or lt Up Down Arrows gt to move cursor between fields Press lt Enter gt to open or close a drop down list Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate options in drop down list and then press lt Enter gt to select an option Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate list of files Press lt P gt to enable or disable Read PPS from Internal GPS Press lt Ok gt to apply changes or lt Cancel gt to cancel changes Press lt Tab gt or lt Up Down Arrows g
20. gt lt G gt Displays AiDvm graph Copy Paste lt CTRL gt lt C gt Copies a reading from the digital voltmeter to paste into an PTab spreadsheet file Option Window lt N gt or lt ALT gt lt N gt Displays the Options window Voltage Range lt CTRL gt lt Up gt lt CTRL gt lt Down gt lt Alt gt lt U gt or lt U gt Adjust the voltage range or select auto ranging To increase select lt CTRL gt lt Up gt to decrease lt CTRL gt lt Down gt and to auto range select lt ALT gt lt U gt VDC Test Function lt D gt or lt ALT gt lt D gt Selects the Vdc test function VAC Test Function lt A gt or lt ALT gt lt A gt Selects the Vac test function Amp Test Function lt M gt or lt ALT gt lt M gt Selects the Amp test function Ohm Test Function lt O gt or lt ALT gt lt I gt Selects the Ohm test function Diode Test Function lt D gt or lt ALT gt lt D gt Selects the Diode test function Enable Disable lt A gt Press A to move cursor to the Autoranging Auto range enable field and either enable or disable the option Move Cursor to lt S gt Press S to move cursor to the Sample Rate Field Sample rate field Digital Voltmeter AI DVM 29 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 2 1 AI DVM Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description Navigate DVM Options Window lt Tab gt lt Up Down Arrows gt lt Ente
21. not previously been saved Enter a name for the new survey file in the Name field and then tap OK Record inspection readings Press Enter on the Allegro keypad or single click the data cane to record readings in the survey file Survey File Options To set optional features in DCVG tap View gt Options Topics in this section include those in the following list e Set optional audio and double click properties page 54 e Set optional autosave properties page 55 e Set optional GPS properties page 55 e Set optional color properties page 55 Set optional audio and double click properties 1 Tap the Misc tab if it is not visible View gt Options gt Misc tab 2 If you want the Allegro to beep when the voltage is above an absolute value you specify tap Beep for voltages above this absolute value and enter a warning value in the Voltage level field 3 Tap Beep when overwrite existing data if you want the Allegro to beep when a survey reading is overwritten 4 If you want to double click the data cane to mark a survey record with a flag tap Enable double click detection 54 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set optional autosave properties 1 Tap the File tab View gt Options gt File tab 2 Tap Enable Autosave 3 Enter a time interval in the Interval minutes field This allows DCVG to automatically save a survey file at regular time intervals based on the nterval minutes you speci
22. set up the survey file in Hi Lo mode Why do on off readings look incorrect in CeCi e Run the AI DVM software and view the waveform graph Use the graph to verify satellite communication and on off settings are correct e View the AI DVM waveform graph several times before taking survey readings This allows you to change on off delay times as needed to get the best on off capture How do I include Remarks and GPS coordinates in a CeCi survey file when using Skip Lock Normal mode The following procedure applies to a CeCi survey set up in Fixed Increment mode If you want to view the center line CL in a skipped section verify the survey file is also set up with the option Retain Skipped records in Skip Mode View gt Options gt File tab Complete the following steps 1 Place the cursor in the pipe to soil P S field and then press lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt or tap Move gt Skip Lock Normal Pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt toggles Skip Lock and Normal modes In Skip mode CeCi inserts SKIP in the Remarks field of the selected survey record a 4 10 12 SKIP lt Indicates SKIP mode X 0 0197 0 0225 0 0215 OFF Gps File Move Remark Yiew Ey aviv FAQs 83 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 2 Move the cursor to the Remarks field by tapping the field or pressing the Tab button right arrow 4 10 05 lt Remarks Field hd 0 0204 0 0217 0 0215 OFF Gps Skip
23. the window and return to the survey route Transfer a Survey Route to PCS PCS utility files labeled wloCmd exe and CeFileXer exe must be updated for the current release of Allegro software in order for survey files to transfer properly from the Allegro to PCS For more information refer to Transfer Utility Files to PCS on page 9 To transfer a PS survey route to PCS follow these steps 1 Connect the provided serial cable to your computer and the Allegro If you are using a USB power dock connect the USB cable to the power dock and your computer At your computer start WMDC or ActiveSync Follow on screen prompts to establish communications For ActiveSync users click No when prompted to create a Partnership Clicking No allows you to create a Guest connection instead Start PCS and open any module other than Indirect Survey Manager ISM For example click Module gt Cathodic Protection Data Manager CPDM Click Field Computer gt Receive Data to display the Receive Allegro Data window Click Receive Facility Data gt From Allegro gt Retrieve File Listing Select the survey file s you want to transfer to PCS and then click Receive When the window Options for Receiving Data displays choose an option to assign a survey to Allegro data and then click Continue Click OK when the message Receive Allegro Data displays stating the process is complete Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 69 AI Allegro CX User s Gu
24. 1 0220V 1 1360 ON Gps communication has been established If the Allegro loses the GPS signal GPS Hilo 6 tol SERF 5 43 Pm 2 displays Any of the following status indicators also display when viewing in List View mode e 1 2 or 3 number of satellites in view e G receiving GPS locations from 4 or more satellites e D receiving differential GPS locations e receiving invalid GPS data e blank GPS is unavailable or not currently in use Figure 3 3 CeCi Survey File Features 44 Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys listed in the following table Table 3 1 are an alternate method for using certain commands in CeCi Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the following commands Table 3 1 CeCi Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description New lt Ctrl gt lt N gt Opens a new survey Open lt Ctrl gt lt 0O gt Displays the File Open window Save lt Ctrl gt lt S gt Saves the survey Flag Marker lt F gt Inserts a flag marker Reset Flag Count lt Ctrl gt lt F gt Reset Flag Count Gap Marker lt G gt Inserts a gap marker in Flagged mode Capture Reading lt Enter gt Captures a reading Go to first record lt CTRL gt lt Home gt Moves the cursor to the first record Go to last record lt CTRL gt lt End gt Moves the cursor to the last record Go To lt Ctrl gt lt G gt Displays the Go To Loca
25. 2 Move the slider to increase or decrease text size To change text size and font ina PS survey file tap View gt Fonts To change the backlight brightness 1 2 Tap Settings gt System tab gt Backlight gt Brightness tab Press lt Orange gt lt F5 gt keys simultaneously to increase the contrast and brightness To decrease the contrast and brightness press lt Orange gt lt F4 gt keys simultaneously How do I find the version number of the DVM card To determine the version of the DAQ card 1 Run any of the AI Allegro software For example double tap the AI DVM icon on the Allegro desktop Tap Options gt About tab to display the About window and view the DAQ card version The voltage range supported by the various DAQ card versions is identified in the following list e 150V maximum DAQ FF and DAQ 0B e 250V maximum DAQ 08 DAQ 09 and DAQ 0A Options DYM Voltmeter module Version x x x Copyright C 2001 2010 American Innovations DAQ 08 0000C0 DLL x x x Options 00000008 Based on the version of the DAQ card Al Allegro software reads and sets the maximum voltage as 150V or 250V FAQs 81 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 82 FAQs How can I verify interruption or make timing adjustments to ensure the Allegro is capturing the correct Structure P S and Structure IRF at the correct time Start AI DVM to complete the following steps 1 Tap Options gt On Off tab gt Enable On
26. Ctrl gt lt G gt lt Ctrl gt lt K gt lt Ctrl gt lt Ins gt lt Ctrl gt lt Del gt lt Ctrl gt lt R gt lt F3 gt lt F5 gt lt Ctrl gt lt T gt lt Alt gt lt F gt Press lt Enter gt to accept selection in a drop down list in DVM Options window Press lt A gt to enable or disable autorange option in DVM Options window Press lt S gt to move cursor to Sample Rate field in DVM Options window Press lt Tab gt to move cursor to Save button in DVM graph window then press lt Enter gt to display graph remarks window Press lt Enter gt in graph remarks window to add a new line press lt Tab gt to move cursor to Ok or Cancel and then press lt Enter gt Create new survey file Open File Open window Save survey file Insert flag marker in flagged mode Reset flag count Insert gap marker in flagged mode Capture a reading Move cursor to first record Move cursor to last record Open Go To Location window Open Skip Distance window in Fixed Increment mode Insert new record Delete selected record Open remark window Toggles Skip Lock and Normal in Fixed Increment mode Pause or resume timed readings Open Test Point Information window Press lt Alt gt lt F gt to open File menu CeCi Open Move Menu Open View Menu Open Remark Window Navigating Misc Tab in Options Navigating File Tab in Options Navigating GPS Tab in Options Na
27. Description Navigating GPS Status Software lt Tab gt lt Enter gt and lt Up Down Arrows gt Press lt Tab gt to move cursor from one field to another Press lt Enter gt to open or close a drop down list Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to move cursor in a drop down list press lt Enter gt to select an option ina drop down list Enable Disable Read lt P gt Move cursor to Read PPS from PPS from Internal Internal GPS in Options and then GPS press lt P gt to enable or disable the option Apply Cancel Ok Cancel Move cursor to lt Ok gt or lt Cancel gt Changes and then press lt Enter gt Ok applies changes Cancel cancels changes Utility Software AI Allegro CX User s Guide GPS Config GPS Config allows you to change the default datum selection WGS 84 and default acquisition method Compromise used by the internal GPS modem to acquire a GPS satellite fix WGS84 is considered the worldwide standard and is typically the default setting for most GPS receivers If you are uncertain which datum to select contact Technical Services for assistance The following list provides a description of the acquisition methods available for selection Accuracy This method requires better satellite positioning and strong signals Position fixes are more accurate however satellite fixes occur less often Signal Acquisition This method provides satellite fixes in a wider range of conditions It acc
28. Milepost field and enter the new site s milepost number g Enter data for the new site in the Information fields Information and Reading fields are separated with a horizontal line Information fields are above the line and Readings fields are below the line 4 To delete a site added on the Allegro a Tap View gt Site List b Tap a site marked with a bullet and then tap Delete c Tap Yes when the message Delete this site displays Change font properties 1 Tap View gt Options gt Fonts 2 Click the drop down arrow in the tem field and select Site List Edit caption or Edit field Site List is a list of templates for adding a new site in the survey route View gt Site List Edit caption refers to field names and Edit field refers to data entered in fields 3 Click the drop down arrow in the Font field and select a font type Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 67 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 4 Click the drop down arrow in the Size field and select a font size 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change font properties for another item When you finish click OK to return to the survey file Save survey route Tap the save icon or tap File gt Save to save changes in the survey route Record inspection readings Select a reading field and then press Enter on the Allegro keypad to activate the digital voltmeter Press Enter again or single click the data cane to capture the reading in the survey file
29. My Computer C_MyDocs GpsStatus PCLink a wo Z American Innovations Allegro CX Version 4 3 2 Recycle Bin CeCI Microsoft PeriodicSurvey User Guide pi P Q AI DVM DCVG My Documents PTab asa F Qee 3 m Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1999 2011 American Innovations Ltd All rights reserved American Innovations www aiworldwide com 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of American Innovations is strictly forbidden The American Innovations logo and icon are trademarks of American Innovations Ltd Juniper Systems Allegro Field PC and the company logo are registered trademarks of Juniper Systems Inc Allegro MX and Allegro CX are recognized trademarks of Juniper Systems Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Windows Mobile and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products American Innovations Ltd disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own July 19 2011 Part No 122141 000 Rev 3 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started lt 4 oii ccsidccdncadiesntacreonsesscsenesess 1 EQUIPMENE Lister cost Miacnracn sop asain ro ee re eal ae wala RUN Nae agian alge Goa 4 1 Preparing th
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31. Off Setup Delay Time No readings 50 mSec before on cycle to On Delay Recommended GPS RT Setup Time is 50 mSec for Mercury switches and 30 mSec for solid state switches Recommendations for Interrupted On Off Settings 77 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes 78 Recommendations for Interrupted On Off Settings FAQs This chapter provides answers to frequently asked questions FAQs about the Allegro Field PC and AI Allegro software If you have a question not covered in this chapter contact Technical Services at pcstechservices aiworldwide com How do I determine which version of software is installed on the Allegro The software version is listed in the About window of each AI software For example start CeCi and then tap View gt About CeCi The first line of information identifies the software version as shown in the next example CeCi Version 4 3 1 Mar 92011 Close Interval data collection Copyright C 2001 2011 American Innovations DAQ 08 OO0OCO DLL 4 3 1 03 09 2011 Options 00000004 How do I get the latest version of software available for the Allegro Contact Technical Services at pcstechservices aiworldwide com for a User Name and Password to access files for download 79 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 80 FAQs I have a Trimble GPS receiver connected to the Allegro with successful communication established b
32. Point a OW Code and Pipe ML254 2 Reading fields below horizontal line ilepost 0 000 from Allegro prompts set up in PCS ocation Description Y P L tie in route file atitude _ 30 29128000 ad tructure P S 1 068 a 3 Status bar with information for the 2 rin PIS eean ZI 9m7 currently selected field displaying in ax P S 25 auv the following status panes verage P S 23 6n IS Gamnle Time 1 x e 1st status pane may be empty or i szivfers 05 18 2011 1 56 feij47 00 Pa1 1 display the last recorded reading if included in the PCS route file Zola PERE 1 13PM 2nd status pane displays GPS DGPS HILO or DVM range and function based on the On Off Method setup in the survey file View gt Options gt On Off tab 3rd status pane displays date and time of previous reading if included in PCS route file or bearing distance if set up in the Allegro and PCS route file includes GPS coordinates 4th status pane displays the record number of the currently viewed facility and the total number of facility records in the survey file Percentage value identifies percentage of readings taken based on the total number of facility records e 5th status pane displays the page number of the page you are viewing and the total number of pages in the survey file Figure 5 3 Survey Route Features Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 71 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Shortcut Keys
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34. Start page 49 e Survey File Options page 54 e Add Remarks Indication and Test Point Information page 56 e View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site page 57 e Export a Survey File page 58 e Shortcut Keys page 60 Quick Start Procedures in this section explain how to set up the DCVG software to measure and record direct current voltage gradients for a DCVG survey As a user you will perform the following actions e Connect data canes to the Allegro page 50 e Set survey properties page 51 e Set survey mode page 51 49 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 50 e Set on off survey type page 52 e Set DCVG properties page 53 e Set GPS properties page 53 e Save survey file page 54 e Record inspection readings page 54 Connect data canes to the Allegro DCVG collects data using two data canes connected to the red and black jacks on the Allegro connector panel When an indication is detected you can then define the size of the indication Complete the following steps 1 Plug data canes in the red positive and black negative jacks on the Allegro connector panel positive to positive negative to negative Figure 4 1 2 Click the DCVG icon on the Allegro desktop to display the main DCVG window Figure 4 1 The reading area at the top of the DCVG window displays the IR gradient on reading minus the off reading millivolt reading shown as 2 mV in the next example and polarity if enabl
35. Timed Readings 68 When the survey route is set up in PCS with Allegro prompts for the following fields these same fields are available in PS for timed readings Min P S Max P S Average P S and P S Sample Time To take timed readings follow these steps 1 Select one of the following fields and then press Enter on the Allegro keypad Min P S Max P S Average P S and P S Sample Time est Point a ROW Code and Pipe ML254 ilepost 0 000 ocation Description Y P L tie in atitude 30 29128000 i hd Structure P S a in P S 21 907 a ax P S 25 4n verage P S 23 6mu PIG Gamnle Time 1 hd 1 3214 1 47 00 Pg 1 1 Lele GF 1 13PM Figure 5 2 Timed Reading Fields 2 When the Averaged Reading Survey window displays tap the arrow in the Duration field and select the length of time the Allegro should take timed readings 3 Tap Start to begin timed readings When timed readings finish tap OK to return to the survey route Tapping Stop anytime during the cycle stops timed readings Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set Autosave Properties PS provides an Autosave option that automatically saves the survey route at regular intervals To set Autosave properties follow these steps 1 2 3 Tap View gt Options gt Misc tab Tap Enable Autosave and select a time interval in the Interval minutes field Tap OK to close
36. User s Guide d Foran On off GPS Real time survey enter an on delay time in the On Delay field an off delay time in the Off Delay field and a setup time in the GPS RT Setup Time field e On Delay is the time after the off to on transition when a reading is not recorded e Off Delay is the time after the on to off transition when a reading is not recorded e GPS RT Setup Time is the time before the transition when a reading is not recorded If a reading is recorded during these transition times the last available reading before the transition is recorded Set GPS properties 1 If you are taking an On Off GPS Sync or On off GPS Real time survey tap the GPS tab to set up GPS properties 2 Tap Record GPS Location to include coordinates with survey readings Tap the drop down arrow in the Record GPS Location field and select an interval option that identifies how often coordinates are included with readings 3 Tap Record time of reading to include a GPS time stamp with readings 4 If you are using a second GPS receiver dual GPS complete the following steps a Tap the drop down arrow in the Comm port field and select the COM port the GPS receiver is connected to b Tap the drop down arrow in the Baudrate field and select a baud rate supported by the GPS receiver c If you want the Allegro to synchronize with current interrupters using the satellite PPS signal pulse per signal tap Read PPS from Internal GPS 5 Tap Ok to s
37. a Type a name for the file in the Name field b Tap the drop down arrow in the Type field and choose a file format c Tap OK to save settings and close the Save As window Tap Append to include all readings in the file with the most recent reading at the end of the file Tap Timestamp to include a time stamp with each reading Tap OK to save settings and start a data logging session DVM Logging displays in the AI DVM title bar To stop the data logging session tap Options gt Data Logger tab gt Enable logging Tap Ok to save changes and return to the main DVM window Digital Voltmeter AI DVM AI Allegro CX User s Guide DVM Graph Overview AI DVM displays the on off interruption cycle in real time as a waveform graph in addition to the digital display in the main DVM window When using AI DVM during an on off survey tap Graph to view a waveform graph of the interruption cycle Figure 2 2 Shaded area represents on cycle non shaded area represents off cycle DYM Graph jok 2 Vertical dotted line indicates 1 4 oH recorded reading E 3 Horizontal dotted line indicates lt 8 zero 0 volts O Black triangles indicate start of the L 1 1 on cycle eo 0 282V Gps 8 P2 es Fg S DYM Via z 5 Status line with current reading o a seve pve RAPS Time voltage range and number of GPS satellites in view 6 Hold Tap to stop or start scrolling data Save Tap to di
38. a cane to mark a record with a flag in CeCi tap Enable double click detection Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file Set autosave and skip mode properties 1 2 Tap the File tab and select Enable Autosave Enter a time interval in the Interval minutes field to have CeCi automatically save a Survey file at regular time intervals Tap Retain Skipped records in Skip mode if you want CeCi to keep the reading for the current record when skipping to another record during Skip mode Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file Close Interval Survey CeCi 39 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 40 Set GPS properties 1 2 4 Tap the GPS tab If you want CeCi to remove existing GPS coordinates when updated coordinates are unavailable after a specified amount of time tap Clear GPS location after and enter the number of seconds in the seconds without updates field When GPS coordinates are older than 30 seconds CeCi displays the time since the last GPS update When GPS coordinates are older than 15 seconds CeCi inserts an asterisk after the coordinates Tap the drop down arrow in GPS display Format and select either Degrees and Decimal minutes or Decimal degrees Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file Set color properties 1 2 3 Tap the Colors tab and select Enable color Select an option in the list and then a color in the color grid Repeat this step for each it
39. al Receiver Port Primary Secondary Baud Rate Data Bits Figure D 6 Setup NMEA Output Settings 8 Setup fields in the Setup NMEA Output Settings window using information in the next table Table D 1 When you finish tap OK Tap OK again to return to the Setup Options window Figure D 5 Table D 1 NMEA Output Settings Field XRT XB XH XT Output Interval 1s 1s or 5s 1s or 5s 1s or 5s Primary Port 1 Bluetooth Serial Serial Secondary Port 2 None Bluetooth Bluetooth or None or None Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600 Data Bits 8 8 8 8 Stop Bits 1 1 1 1 Parity None None None None General Select GGA and ZDA for all GPS receivers 104 GPS Receivers AI Allegro CX User s Guide 9 Tap Real time Settings to display the Setup Real time Settings window Figure D 7 6 021 yee f2 7 oll Real time Settings OK Cancel Choice 1 Integrated Beacon v Choice 2 Use Uncorrected GPS t Real time Age Limit 15 sec Figure D 7 Real time Settings 10 Set up fields in the Setup Real time Settings window using information in the next table Table D 2 When you finish tap OK to return to the Setup Options window Figure D 5 Table D 2 GPS Real time Settings Field Setting Choice 1 Integrated Beacon Choice 2 Use uncorrected GPS Real time Age Limit 15 seconds 11 Click Setup gt Skyplot to view GPS satellite information 12 Tap Skyplot gt Setup
40. al shock and damage to the Allegro remove test leads before replacing the Allegro battery or connecting to a desktop or laptop computer Set up the Allegro with the correct test function and voltage range 23 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Quick Start 24 This section provides quick start procedures for setting up and using AI DVM As a user you will perform the following actions Connect test leads to the Allegro page 24 Set test function voltage range and sample rate page 24 Set properties to measure on off potentials page 25 Set GPS properties page 25 Set properties to measure current across an external shunt page 25 Set data logger properties page 26 Connect test leads to the Allegro 1 2 Plug test leads in the red positive and black negative jacks on the Allegro connector panel positive to positive negative to negative Figure 2 1 Click the AI DVM icon on the Allegro desktop to display the main Al DVM window Figure 2 1 0 0002V 4 2 DC Auto Copy Paste Options Figure 2 1 AI DVM Main Window Set test function voltage range and sample rate 1 2 Choose a test function by tapping Vdc Vac Amp Ohm or Diode Set the voltage range either manually by tapping the up or down arrow buttons or tapping Auto to use autoranging instead Tap Options If using autoranging tap the drop down arrow in the Minimum range field and select a minimu
41. alculated as feet or miles For example with an offset of 1 2 3 e lis the east west offset W positive e 2 is the north south offset N positive e 3 is the vertical offset An offset distance higher than 0 1 degree about six miles displays as asterisks inside parentheses When Offset is enabled GPS time does not display 90 Utility Software AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table C 1 GPS Status Field Descriptions continued Field Description Beep If you want the Allegro to beep each time GPS readings update tap Beep to enable the option Options Tap Options to set the following parameters for a second GPS receiver dual GPS e Select a COM port and baud rate e Tap Read PPS from Internal GPS if you want to use the Allegro internal GPS module for the PPS timing signal e Select a GPS display format Degrees and Minutes or Decimal degrees Copy PTab Tap Copy to copy coordinates to the system clipboard or an opened PTab spreadsheet file Tap PTab to paste GPS coordinates in an active cell of an opened PTab file Utility Software 91 AI Allegro CX User s Guide GPS Status Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys listed in the following table Table C 2 are an alternate method for using certain commands in AI DVM Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the following 92 commands Table C 2 AI DVM Shortcut Keys with Touchscreen Disabled Command Shortcut Keys
42. any names used herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies Provision for Label to be Applied to Display Screen Notice This Allegro Field PC Computer contains the software of American Innovations Use of such software is subject to the accompanying AI Software License Agreement By removing this label or otherwise using this field computer you are accepting and agreeing to the terms of such license 108 Software License Index A AC charger 1 Accuracy 93 ActiveSync 2 7 Add new site 66 Add remark 41 Add test point information 41 Age of fix 90 Al software overview 13 Allegro connector panel 10 equipment list 1 function keys 10 sync connection 8 Allegro hardware 10 B Battery pack 1 charging 4 install 2 settings 4 Blue shift key 10 C Cable communication 1 Calibrate touchscreen 14 CD 2 Chainer wire counter 12 CI survey test leads 34 CI survey file color settings 40 graph settings 40 CI survey mode 35 Close interval software 33 COM port unable to open 88 Compromise 93 Connector panel 10 11 D DAQ card data acquisition 23 DAQ card version 80 Data cane stick adapter 12 Data logger battery usage 26 Date and time 2 Date time settings 5 Datum 93 DC voltage gradient 49 DCVG 49 add indication 56 add remark 56 export file 58 GPS settings 53 IR gradient 57 on off survey 52 options 54 show bearing to site 57 show polarity 53 survey mode 51 V button 53 DCVG voltage V butt
43. ap File gt Export 2 Tap the Type field and select an export format from the list of options 3 Tap OK to close the window 4 Use Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync to move a copy from the Allegro CiData folder to your computer Start gt File Explorer gt Storage or SD Card gt Al gt CiData 42 Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Transfer a Survey File to PCS PCS utility files labeled wloCmd exe and CeFileXer exe must be updated for the current release of Allegro software in order for survey files to transfer properly from the Allegro to PCS For more information refer to Transfer Utility Files to PCS page 9 To transfer a CeCi survey file to PCS 1 Connect the provided serial cable to your computer and the Allegro If you are using a USB power dock connect the USB cable to the power dock and your computer At your computer start WMDC or ActiveSync Follow on screen prompts to establish communications For ActiveSync users click No when prompted to create a Partnership Clicking No allows you to create a Guest connection instead Start PCS and click Module gt Indirect Survey Manager ISM Click Field Computer gt Receive Data Click Receive CIS Data and From Allegro Click Retrieve File Listing and select the survey files you want to transfer Click Receive and then click OK when the message Processing file completed displays Refer to the PCS manual for information about view
44. arker and IR gradient When viewing in List mode also includes Remarks field with indication data number type signal strength and remarks O Single record mode Remark field with recorded indication data Second remark field displays with GPS coordinates when set up in On Off GPS Sync mode 5 List Mode Live GPS coordinates number of satellites in view and PDOP signal strength Figure 4 3 DCVG Survey File Features Single Record View View gt Single record O on 23m 3 ay Off 25m v D 101 Type CA Str 0 951 Total 0 032 I d Marker IR gradient SN Ojon fo 0052 Q indication 101 CA 0 951 42 42 42 30 43348312 97 75921631 2 33 Tba SSF 3 28 pm List View View gt List File Move Remark View E ajv On 22mvV Off 23mVv 5 mv D 101 Type CA Str 0 951 Total 0 032 I 00000 00 W022 Indication 101 00000 02 0 0025 00000 05 0 0026 00000 07 0 0026 00000 10 0 0026 o a 30 43353271 97 75918579 8 2 63 G paje Fate BERF 3 27 PM DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 59 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys listed in the next table Table 4 1 are an alternate method for using certain commands in DCVG Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the following commands Table 4 1 DCVG Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description New lt Ctrl gt lt N gt Cr
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46. atures 22 ee cence een e nee ee en nn ees 71 SNOMCULKCYS 3 e okeanas to eaaa 2c aGla ese operated E E a aeaa Taine 72 Appendix A Recommendations for Interrupted On Off Settings 75 Appendix B e P E er E E E E T 79 Appendix C Utility SoftWare s 04 lt bce scenes des eiwe ve E E ENS 87 GPS Status oi ceeds cabs Cea ed eae See a ee ae ee 87 GPS Status Shortcut KeyS s cscc2d0ec0 ede en wes deealenad EE E E eaten 92 GPS CONTIG eroinei sac eas sepia deca ats au bvare a a Gosek a a a ieia 93 GPS Pod Setup i2i0cieadd needed eoled aa at e Ged iea E 94 SAVE Syte eea ents g se tong adannd bon Maen saad demand ae aoe B bogatal aoe Pataca ave acy gene alae dee 95 Set DAQ Registry KeyS 0 cee eee e nen n eee eens 96 Appendix D GPS Rece 3cditees CoS usna tetera ntn r Chae hes Eea sees 99 Set Up a Holux GPS Receiver n ununu 0 c cece cette 99 Install GPS Controller Software 00 0 eee eee eens 100 Set Up GPS Receiver 0 cece eee eee eee e ence ee eeeee 101 Contents v Al Allegro CX User s Guide Export Control Classification Number 107 Software License 264 sss hiw cece s se oe shee ese Ss 107 DAEX 65564444 644008 S84 4d EES SERED HEROD AGES 109 Keyboard Shortcuts ces bike eked eee Bou ee Sees 113 vi Contents Getting Started This guide explains how to set up and use American Innovations software installed on the Allegro CX Field PC Topics in this chapt
47. auging press HELP Enter New Battery Charge Level to H Capacity m4h 3800 Cancel Help Figure 1 4 Set Battery Parameters Set Display Properties for a Monochrome Display If the Allegro includes a monochrome display complete the following steps to set display properties 1 Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display icon Display Properties jok Background Appearance controls Item Desktop v Normal Disabled Ja Gm r r Inactive Window T ok Window Text Active Window Dialog Box Text Figure 1 5 Display Properties Tap the Appearance tab Figure 1 5 Select High Contrast White in the Scheme field and Desktop in the tem field Tap OK and then the Close icon X to return to the Allegro desktop 4 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set Regional Settings Time Zone and Date Time Regional settings specify the style that date time numbers and currency are displayed After selecting a display style set up the Allegro with your preferred time zone date and time Complete the following steps 1 Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Regional Settings to display the 3 Regional Settings Properties window Figure 1 6 Set your preferred language Your Locale Use the remaining tabs to set the display style for Number Currency Time and Date Click OK to return to the Control Panel window Regional Se
48. ave changes and return to the survey file Save survey file Tap the Save icon or tap File gt Save The Save As window displays when working with a new survey file that has not previously been saved Enter a name for the new survey file in the Name field and then tap OK Record inspection readings If using a data cane press Enter on the Allegro keypad or single click the data cane to record readings in the survey file If using a wire counter chainer each pulse from the wire counter automatically records a reading in the survey file 38 Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set Survey File Options To set optional features in CeCi tap View gt Options Topics in this section include those in the following list Set audio and double click properties page 39 Set autosave and skip mode properties page 39 Set GPS properties page 40 Set color properties page 40 Set graph properties page 40 Set audio and double click properties 1 Tap the Misc tab and select Beep on every Reading if you want the Allegro to beep each time a reading is taken If you want the Allegro to beep when the voltage is more positive than the warning value you specify tap Beep for voltages less negative than this value and enter a warning value in the Voltage level field Tap Beep when overwrite existing data if you want the Allegro to beep when a survey reading is overwritten If you want to double click the dat
49. cates a PC card is installed in the Allegro E PC Card Activity indicates software program is accessing PC card Do not remove card when this icon is visible in system tray p Ei Caps Lock On appears when the all capital letters option is activated Press Blue shift and Shift CapLk keys to activate option Press again to deactivate option B Touchscreen Disabled appears when touchscreen is disabled Press Blue shift and TS keys to enable or disable touchscreen E A PC Connection appears when there is an active i connection between the Allegro and desktop or laptop computer 18 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 1 3 System Tray Icons continued Icon Description 3333 pany Heater monochrome screen only appears when touchscreen heater turns on 3 Bluetooth Connection appears when Bluetooth is being actively used on the Allegro Getting Started 19 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Contacting Technical Services If you need assistance with the AI software or Allegro or have a comment or suggestion about this manual contact Technical Services in any of the following ways Telephone 1 800 229 3404 select 1 then press 2 E mail pcstechservices aiworldwide com Mail American Innovations Ltd Attn Allegro Technical Services 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 20 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes
50. ction key F6 through F10 Blue key Home Home Blue key PgDn Page Down Blue key PgUp Page Up Gold key Circular key up down right or left arrow Pan display in direction of arrow Warm Reset Soft Reboot Press and hold On Off key for about 8 seconds Release the key when the restart process begins Reset Allegro Press Tab arrow to move cursor between fields Tab forward or backward Press Task Manager Start key to view all running programs Task Manager Gold key INS Toggle auto panning on off Blue key Start View Start Menu Getting Started 17 AI Allegro CX User s Guide System Tray Icons The system tray appears in the bottom right area of the Allegro desktop See the next table for a description of the various icons that display in the system tray Table 1 3 System Tray Icons Icon Description Remaining Battery Charge Status shows percentage of charge remaining in battery Re External Power Input indicates external power source is connected and not drawing power from internal battery pack loge Charging Indicator appears in system tray when rechargeable batteries are being recharged G Vh Data Storage Idle outlined when solid state disk is idle and not being read from or written to K Data Storage Active darkens when data is being read from or written to the solid state disk L PC Card indi
51. d count per flag and then click the drop down arrow in the Warn at above average field and select a percentage value The Allegro beeps 3 times as a warning when the number of reads for the current flag session is more than the average percentage of reads taken for previous flag sessions 6 Continue with Set on off survey type page 37 Set fixed increment mode properties 1 If using a metric wire counter chainer to trigger reads tap Metric to record readings in meters 2 Enter the distance between reads in the Increment field The distance should be in increments of 2 5 feet or 1 meter for metric mode 3 Tap the drop down arrow in the Direction field and select Ascending or Descending to indicate how station numbers increment in the survey file 4 Tap Use wire counter if survey readings will be taken using a wire counter chainer Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set on off survey type Tap the On Off tab 1 If you are taking an uninterrupted survey tap the drop down arrow in the Survey Type field and select On single reading An interrupted survey includes an on native static or depolarized survey If you are taking an interrupted survey using non GPS synchronized interrupters complete the following steps a Tap the drop down arrow in the Survey Type field and select On Off High Low Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the ON time and OFF time fiel
52. dditional information NOTE If the Allegro is unable to open the COM port the message Unable to open GPS port COM3 2 317 displays Exit and then restart GPS Status to allow the Allegro to open the port The value shown in parentheses is an internal code used by AI for troubleshooting purposes Number of satellites Gps Status OK gt 3 Satellites in view Receiving GPS lt GPS Status being tracked 30 43359947 PDOP 6 4000 GPS Coordinates 97 75912476 VDOP 5 8000 DOP VUSS L 915 3 ft HDOP 2 7000 Age of Fix gt 11 00 TDOP 0 0000 0O Offset 1 11 49 PM PZ lt __ _ _4 _ GPS Time Beep Options Copy PTab Figure C 1 GPS Status Table C 1 GPS Status Field Descriptions Field Description Satellites Utility Software Current number of satellites tracked by the GPS receiver display in this status line If using dual GPS status line displays the number of satellites as Satellites in view The first number applies to the external GPS receiver the second number applies to the internal GPS receiver Three 3 satellites are required for coordinate calculations Four 4 satellites are required for calculating a 3D position latitude longitude and elevation The more satellites tracked the higher accuracy of the GPS receiver AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table C 1 GPS Status Field Descriptions continued Field Descriptio
53. ds Enter an on delay time in the On Delay field and an off delay time in the Off Delay field On Delay is the time after the off to on transition when a reading is not recorded Off Delay is the time after the on to off transition when a reading is not recorded If a reading is recorded during these transition times the last available reading before the transition is recorded If you are taking an interrupted survey using GPS synchronized current interrupters complete the following steps a Tap the drop down arrow in the Survey Type field and select On Off GPS Sync or On off GPS Real time On Off GPS Sync works best for short cycle surveys when the on and off interval is 1 second or less On Off GPS Real time works best for long cycle surveys when either the on or off cycle is greater than 1 second For suggested on off settings see Appendix A page 75 Enter the same on off times as set up for the current interrupter in the fields labeled ON time OFF time and Cycle begins with For an On Off GPS Sync survey enter a setup time in the On Setup field and an off delay time in the Off Delay field On Setup is the time before the off to on transition when a reading is not recorded Off Delay it the time after the on to off transition when a reading is not recorded If a reading is recorded during these transition times the last available reading before the transition is recorded Close Interval Survey CeCi 37 AI Allegro CX
54. e Allegro for Use 0 0 ec ur arrr rrr 2 Install the Battery Packs sce ace cyonds Sie kee deen pasti pen ni vena es 2 Set Display Properties for a Monochrome Display 0 005 4 Set Regional Settings Time Zone and Date Time 4 5 Install Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync 00 ee eee ee 6 Transfer Utility Files to PCS cece e ee 9 Overview of the Allegro Hardware 0 eee e eee eee ee 10 Connector Panel 0 0 0 eect eee nee e ene eee nes 11 Chainer Stick Adapter Switch sssusa 00 00 cece eee 12 Overview of Al s Allegro Software 0 0 cece cee e eee eeee 13 Touchscreen Display rocessar einni ataa E 14 Recalibrate the Touchscreen Display 0 0 cece eee eee eee 14 Keypad and Shortcut Keys 0 0 0 ccc rae 15 System Tray ICONS oe rpsereas d n eh aha NET ENEA EEE EAA EENET 18 Contacting Technical Services 0 cece eee erreneren 20 Chapter 2 Digital Voltmeter AI DVM eee eee ee wees 23 Safety Precautions 0 eee ene nn e ee ene ees 23 QUICK Start N eth aarnane E E told gaan E E 24 Connect test leads to the Allegro 2 6 eee eee eee 24 Set test function voltage range and sample rate 5 24 Set properties to measure on off potentials 2005 25 Set GPS Properties i sie s o cwteie had oc esathite else a 9H sede de eld bahe Bee scans 25 Set properties to m
55. easure current across an external shunt 25 Set data logger properties 0 0 eee eee ee 26 DVM Graph Ovefvi W fic gy assay eb he pa e i Hee ede pee Oke aes 27 Data Logger Overview 2 cc cece cece cece teen rennene rrer reo 28 Shortcut KEYS 4 yee oaia ei a eee ead talaga eee en ge ean 29 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Chapter 3 Close Interval Survey CeCi 2 eee eee ee ee eee 33 QUICK Stat E ace a2 atacand E A waa E E N wage ataseneene 34 Connect test leads to the Allegro 6 1 eee eens 34 Set survey properties 0 ce ee eee eee ete teeter eene 35 Set survey type and mode 1 eee eee ete eens 35 Set on off survey type 0 cece eee eee cent e eee eee tees 37 Set GPS properties sirai a g aita aarp a AAT i E E A 38 Savesurvey files eisrrsecrresmryeai Pia a ek eet e e A e E E E 38 Record inspection readingS cece eee eee rreren erreneren 38 Set Survey File Options 0 0 eee ete eens 39 Set audio and double click properties 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 39 Set autosave and skip mode properties 0 cece ee ee eee eee 39 Set GPS Properties so yiavcei ane eee a aane ct ete aee cat deehaats 40 Set color properties 6 cece cee cece erreren renner 40 Set graph properties 20 cc eede sd ewieedde tebaeeine hieed ata aed 40 Add Remarks and Test Point Information 0 00 cece eee eee ees 41 Add a remark ere e
56. eates a new survey Open lt Ctrl gt lt 0O gt Displays the File Open window Save lt Ctrl gt lt S gt Saves the survey Flag Marker lt F gt Enters an F in the record to show a Flag Gap lt G gt Enters a G in the record to show a Gap Capture Reading lt Enter gt Captures a reading Go to first record lt CTRL gt lt Home gt Moves the cursor to the first record Go to last record lt CTRL gt lt End gt Moves the cursor to the last record Go To lt Ctrl gt lt G gt Displays the Go To location window Skip lt Ctrl gt lt K gt Displays the Skip Distance window only in Fixed Increment Insert Record lt CTRL gt lt Ins gt Inserts a new record Delete Record lt CTRL gt lt Del gt Deletes a record Test Point Information 60 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG lt Ctrl gt lt T gt Displays the Test Point Information window AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 61 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 62 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey Periodic Survey PS measures voltage readings for annual and periodic surveys The software collects survey readings from test leads connected to the Allegro PS is used in conjunction with Al s PCS software Facility and inspection fields are established in PCS and then transferred to the Allegro After completing a survey da
57. ed USB cable Start Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync If using ActiveSync click No when prompted to create a Partnership This creates a Guest connection instead Insert the Trimble installation CD in the CD drive of your computer AI Allegro CX User s Guide 4 5 Double click the file labeled GPSControllerWinCESetup exe to begin the software installation Follow on screen prompts to install the software Set Up GPS Receiver The procedure in this section explains how to set up any of the following Trimble GPS receivers using the GPS Controller software GPS Pathfinder XB GPS Pathfinder ProXH Receiver GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Receiver GPS Pathfinder ProXT Receiver NOTE If the GPS receiver uses Bluetooth for communication also refer to Save System on page 95 for additional information Complete the following steps 1 Connect the GPS receiver in COM2 of the Allegro using the serial cable provided with the receiver Press the power button on both the Allegro and the GPS receiver to turn On the devices Complete the following steps at the Allegro a Tap Start gt GpsStatus gt Options and select COM2 in the Port field and 9600 in the Baud field Tap OK to close the window Tap OK again to return to the Allegro desktop GPS Receivers 101 AI Allegro CX User s Guide b Double tap the GPS Controller icon on the Allegro to display the Skyplot window Figure D 2 skot v 8 fj K
58. ed in the DCVG tab of Properties The polarity arrow displays when readings are greater than 3mV or less than 3mV Eile Move Remark View IE ajv 00000 00 GPS invalid 2 GF fe 90 9 05 am Figure 4 1 DCVG Main Window DC Voltage Gradient DCVG AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set survey properties 1 Tap File gt Properties to display the Survey tab 2 Provide information in the following fields of the Survey tab e Segment Enter the name of the ROW right of way in this required field If you plan to import DCVG data in PCS using Bridge Segment name must match ROW Code in PCS If these fields do not match PCS creates a new ROW Code and folder labeled Unknown in the PCS hierarchy NOTE PCS does not currently support direct import of Allegro DCVG survey files Field Computer gt Receive Data If your PCS activation code includes Bridge you can however import DCVG data using PCS Bridge Tools gt Bridge See the PCS user manual for details e Pipe Enter a pipeline code in this optional field If you plan to import DCVG data in PCS using Bridge Pipe is equivalent to Pipeline Code in PCS If the ROW Code entered earlier includes multiple parallel pipelines with different pipeline codes enter the appropriate pipeline code If pipeline codes have not been created in PCS leave this field empty e Tech Enter the surveyor s name in this optional field If you plan to import DCVG data in PCS using Br
59. eee ee 55 Add Remarks Indication and Test Point Information 2005 56 Adda remark s 44244 s0se ties oh pOhGet ue Ewe ea a E a gree 56 Add indication information 00 c eee eee eee nee ees 56 Add test point information 0 0 cece eee eens 57 Contents AI Allegro CX User s Guide View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site 00 runan ee eee 57 Export a Survey Files sacs cccp ecu enrdada bend peewee eA Seas ae eee hs 58 Survey File Features 0 0 0 cece cette eee nee e teen eens 59 Shortcut KEYS oi ange ee ate eens ee eee a E es ee ental eres 60 Chapter 5 Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 63 QUICK Stati rera 6 id atSdds nhbon tb ied dd a bho E RA inn odd anand 64 Connect test leads to the Allegro 00 cece cece eee ee 64 Set on off survey method 0 0 ccc eee eee eens 65 Set GPS properties 0 ce ce tenn ee eee n eee e eens 65 Add or delete a new Site 2 2 6 eee eee nee 66 Change font properties 00 00 cece rreren 67 Save Survey rOUte 66 ce eee EEEE A EEEE E e ee eees 68 Record inspection readingS 0 cece eee eects 68 Timed Readings 2 54 s eciis uae bee daa ere eed sea weed dea edie vaeea nes 68 Set Autosave Properties 0 eee ee 69 Transfer a Survey Route to PCS 0 eect eens 69 Copy a Survey Route to a Computer 0 eee eens 70 Survey Route Fe
60. efers to time dilution of precision Utility Software 89 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table C 1 GPS Status Field Descriptions continued Field Description Age of fix Shows the time since the last GPS satellite fix Age of fix appears only when the GPS satellite signal is lost It appears ten seconds after losing the satellite signal Information displays in the following manner e When age is less than 10 seconds field is empty e When age is less than 1 minute number of seconds display as nn sec such as 35 sec e When age is less than 60 minutes number of minutes and seconds display as mm ss such as 12 14 e When age is undetermined an asterisk displays GPS time GPS time displays when a GPS time signal is received and the Offset option is disabled Updates display every second when GPS time is available GPS time displays in 24 hour format and may include the suffix letters P and or Z P indicates a PPS one pulse per second time signal is being received Z indicates a GPS time packet is being received When GPS time is unavailable or the GPS time signal is more than 10 minutes old this area of the GPS Status window is empty When Offset is enabled offset values such as 2 1 5 or asterisks display instead of GPS time Offset Offset shows the distance between two points To use Offset tap Offset and then move to a different location Offset values display inside parentheses and are c
61. egro This chapter explains how to set up and use Al s close interval software CeCi Topics include e Quick Start page 34 e Set Survey File Options page 39 e Add Remarks and Test Point Information page 41 e View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site page 42 e Export a Survey File page 42 e Transfer a Survey File to PCS page 43 e Shortcut Keys page 45 33 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Quick Start Procedures in this section explain how to set up CeCi to record pipeline potential readings for a close interval survey As a user you will perform the following actions e Connect test leads to the Allegro page 34 e Set survey properties page 35 e Set survey type and mode page 35 e Set on off survey type page 37 e Set GPS properties page 38 e Save survey file page 38 e Record inspection readings page 38 Connect test leads to the Allegro CeCi software records potential readings using the Allegro digital voltmeter and either a data cane or wire counter connected to the red and black jacks on the Allegro connector panel To get started complete the following steps 1 Plug test leads in the red positive and black negative jacks on the Allegro connector panel positive to positive negative to negative Figure 3 1 2 Click the CeCi icon on the Allegro desktop to display the main CeCi window Figure 3 1 Fixed Increment File Move Remark View JE ajv Flagged 00000 00
62. em in the list you want to assign a color For example to have readings display in red text in the survey file when readings do not meet criteria select Invalid Value and the color red in the color grid Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file Set graph properties 1 2 Tap the Graph tab and select Show Graph Set upper voltage by entering a value in the Upper value field or tapping the up down arrows Set lower voltage by entering a value in the Lower value field or tapping the up down arrows Indicate how much data to display by entering a value in feet in the Width field or tapping the up down arrows Tap OK to close the window and return to the survey file Tap the save icon Double tapping inside the graph displays the Graph tab as well as tapping View gt Options gt Graph tab Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file Close Interval Survey CeCi AI Allegro CX User s Guide Add Remarks and Test Point Information The Remarks and Test Point Information windows allow you to add additional information in the remarks field of a survey record For example add a geographical reference or the type of test point Add a remark 1 Select a survey record and then tap Remark in the main menu 2 Double tap a remark or enter the remark s code number CeCi inserts the remark in the remarks field of the currently selected record You can also enter your own remark in the remarks field
63. ent from clipboard Select data from the current cursor location to the end of the field Select data from the current cursor location to the beginning of the field Undo last change Display next page of a multi page site Display previous page of a multi page site Display next site Display previous site Records GPS coordinates when cursor is in reading field Inserts GPS coordinates when cursor is in reading field Capture a reading Options include Select reading field and press lt Enter gt to activate digital voltmeter Press lt Enter gt again to capture reading Select timed reading field and press lt Enter gt to set up start stop or cancel timed reading mode Press lt Alt gt lt U gt to move cursor between information and reading fields Press lt Alt gt lt F gt to open File menu Press lt Esc gt or move cursor to lt Cancel gt button and press lt Enter gt Press lt Enter gt to accept a selection in a drop down list Or move cursor to lt OK gt button and press lt Enter gt to apply changes Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to move cursor in a drop down list DCVG New Open Save Flag Marker Reset Flag Count Gap Marker Capture Reading First Record Last Record Go To Skip Insert Record Delete Record Remark Test Point Information lt Ctrl gt lt N gt lt Ctrl gt lt O gt lt Ctrl gt lt S gt lt F gt lt Ctrl gt lt F
64. epts a higher level of position uncertainty to provide satellite fixes more often Compromise This method compromises between Accuracy and ease of Signal Acquisition Complete the following steps to set the GPS datum and signal acquisition method 1 Double tap My Computer gt C_Drive gt BTS gt Apps gt GpsConfig to display the Gps Configuration window Gps Config OK Selected WGS 84 Configure for Compromise v Figure C 2 GPS Configuration Click the drop down arrow in the Datum field and select an option in the list Click the drop down arrow in the Configure for field and select an option in the list Accuracy Signal Acquisition or Compromise Click OK to close the GPS Configuration window Utility Software 93 AI Allegro CX User s Guide GPS Pod Setup 94 GPS Pod Setup sets communication parameters for the internal GPS module The Allegro ships from AI with communication parameters already set However when you perform a Power Reset to reset the Allegro the internal GPS module loses these settings Complete the following steps to set up communication parameters for the internal GPS module after performing a Power Reset 1 3 Utility Software Double tap My Computer gt C_Drive gt C_Program Files gt GPSPodSetup to display the Gos GPS Receiver Port Settings window GPS Receiver Port Settings 1 02 GPS Data Format Baud 600 7 NMEA 7 RmC Parity None 7
65. er include those in the following list Equipment List page 1 Preparing the Allegro for Use page 2 Overview of Al s Allegro Software page 13 Overview of the Allegro Hardware page 10 System Tray Icons page 18 Contacting Technical Services page 20 Equipment List Your Allegro ships from American Innovations AI with the following items Several optional add ons are available for purchase such as GPS global positioning system For a complete list contact AI Sales at 1 800 229 3404 Items provided in the box with the Allegro include Rechargeable Battery Pack and AC Charger Serial Communication cable female female 9 pin null modem cable Mini Stylus and Pen Style Stylus AI Allegro CX User s Guide e Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap e Screen Protector e AlAllegro CD with copies of AI software user guide release notes and upgrade procedures e Microsoft Getting Started CD with Windows Mobile Device Center and ActiveSync e Juniper Systems CD with owner s manual and quick start guide Preparing the Allegro for Use When you first receive the Allegro from Al perform the following tasks to prepare the device for service e Install the Battery Pack see page 2 e Set Display Properties for a Monochrome Display see page 4 e Set Regional Settings Time Zone and Date Time see page 5 e Install Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync see page 6 e Transfer Utility Files to PCS see page 9 Instal
66. estrictions applicable to proprietary commercial computer software set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 48 C F R 52 227 19 as applicable The contractor manufacturer is American Innovations 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 8 General THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EXCLUSIVE OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS AND WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW AND CONSTITUTES THE COMPLETE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AI IT SUPERSEDES ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN PROPOSALS PRIOR AGREEMENTS PURCHASE ORDERS OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOU AND AI RELATING TO THE AI SOFTWARE This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon failure by you to comply with its terms in which event you must immediately stop using the AI Software If any action is brought by either party against the other regarding the subject matter hereof the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover in addition to any relief granted reasonable attorney fees and court costs If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid the offending clause will be modified so as to be enforceable and as modified shall be fully enforced and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect Product and comp
67. etween the two Why does the Allegro show HiLo mode instead of GPS mode Using an external GPS receiver with the Allegro is referred to as dual GPS Although the Allegro and external GPS are communicating the following items must also be set up on the Allegro e GPS patch antenna is plugged in the GPS ANT connector on the Allegro The Allegro includes an internal GPS module that uses the patch antenna to acquire a GPS timing signal from the satellite If the GPS timing signal is unavailable the Allegro operates in HiLo mode instead of GPS mode e GPS Pod Setup is set correctly for dual GPS Tap Start gt File Explorer gt My Device gt Storage gt Program Files gt GPSPodSetup and verify settings match those shown in the next figure GPS Receiver Port Settings 1 02 GPS Data Format Baud 600 7 NMEA x E RMC Parity None 7 aca M esa V vta sopstsh F Ou Oes mg Status Reay a E Get Settings Apply Settings Reset Receiver e GPS Status is set correctly for dual GPS Tap Start gt GpsStatus gt Options and verify settings match those shown in the next figure Port com 7 Baud 2600 7 Display Decimal degrees 7 Format AI Allegro CX User s Guide How do I enlarge the font size or change the touchscreen brightness and contrast settings To increase or decrease the font size 1 Tap Settings gt System tab gt Screen gt Text Size tab
68. f Settings This chapter provides recommendations for on off settings in an interrupted survey set up in AiDvm CeCi or Periodic Survey When a survey file is set up in On Off GPS Sync or On Off GPS Real time mode Al recommends the survey file also be set up with On Off High Low settings This serves as a backup if the satellite signal is lost The Allegro defaults to On Off High Low survey mode until the satellite signal is re acquired Table A 1 Suggested On Off Settings On Off High Low setup for 1 second cycle A minimum maximum reading from a sample of readings Of the remaining 45 readings the most negative reading is equal to the on reading and the most positive reading is equal to the off reading 60 readings per cycle 60 readings per second 0 7 on 200 mSec On Delay Filters out 12 most negative readings 0 3 off 50 mSec Off Delay Filters out 3 most positive readings 0 8 on 200 mSec On Delay Filters out 12 most negative readings 0 2 off 50 mSec Off Delay Filters out 3 most positive readings 75 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table A 1 Suggested On Off Settings continued On Off High Low setup for greater than 1 second cycle A minimum maximum reading from a sample of readings Of the remaining 99 readings the most negative reading is equal to the on reading and the most positive reading is equal to the off reading 120 readings per cycle 60 readings per second 1 5 on 250 mSec On Delay Filters out 15 m
69. f time settings are incorrect for either High Low or GPS Sync an error message displays with suggested settings The error message includes a suggested setting with a calculated minimum value inside parentheses NOTE The Disable option in the On Off Method drop down list disables the commands nsert GPS in the Edit menu and Turn ON in the Edit gt GPS submenu Set GPS properties 1 2 If you want to include GPS coordinates with readings tap Edit gt GPS gt Turn ON Set GPS Display Format and enable Show Bearing distance to site using the following these steps a b Tap View gt Options gt GPS tab Tap the drop down arrow in the Display Format field and select either Degrees and Decimal minutes or Decimal degrees Tap OK to close the window Tap the Misc tab and then tap Show Bearing distance to site Tap OK to close the window Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey 65 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 3 If you are using a second GPS receiver dual GPS complete the following steps a Tap Edit gt GPS gt Gps Settings to display the GPS Port Settings window b Tap the drop down arrow in the Comm port field and select the COM port the GPS receiver is connected to c Tap the drop down arrow in the Baudrate field and select a baud rate supported by the GPS receiver d Tap Read PPS from Internal GPS if you want the Allegro internal GPS receiver to provide a time stamp with readings Add or delete a
70. ftware to set up a Holux GR213 receiver modified by Juniper Systems for use with the Allegro Complete the following steps 1 Connect the Holux receiver in COM 1 of the Allegro using the cable provided with the receiver 2 Press the Allegro power button to turn on power 3 Double tap the GPS Status icon on the Allegro desktop and then tap Options 99 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 4 Tap the drop down arrow in the Port field and select COM1 Figure D 1 Settings Port com 7 Baud 4800 z Display Decimal degrees 7 Format About Cancel Figure D 1 GPS Status Tap the drop down arrow in the Baud field and select 4800 Tap Read PPS from Internal GPS to enable the option and place a check mark inside the option box Tap the drop down arrow in the Display Format field and select either Degrees and Minutes or Decimal degrees NOTE The data format output by the Holux receiver is NMEA at 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit The receiver uses the WGS84 Datum Install GPS Controller Software The installation CD provided with the GPS receiver includes a copy of Trimble s GPS Controller software You can also download a copy from the Trimble website at http www trimble com NOTE GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System Complete the following steps to install GPS Controller on the Allegro 1 100 GPS Receivers Connect the Allegro to your computer using the provid
71. fy Set optional GPS properties 1 Tap the GPS tab View gt Options gt GPS tab 2 If you want DCVG to remove existing GPS coordinates when updated coordinates are unavailable after a specified amount of time tap Clear GPS location after and enter the number of seconds in the seconds without updates field When GPS coordinates are older than 30 seconds DCVG displays the time since the last GPS update When GPS coordinates are older than 15 seconds DCVG inserts an asterisk after the coordinates 3 Tap the drop down arrow in GPS display Format and select either Degrees and Decimal minutes or Decimal degrees Set optional color properties 1 Tap the Colors tab View gt Options gt Colors tab 2 Tap Enable color 3 Select an option in the list and then a color in the color grid Repeat this step for each item in the list you want to assign a color For example to have readings that do not meet criteria display in red text select nvalid Value and the color red in the color grid DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 55 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Add Remarks Indication and Test Point Information 56 The Remarks and Test Point Information windows allow you to add additional information in the remarks field of a survey record For example add information for an indication in Test Point Info or additional geographical references in Remarks Topics in this section explain how to e Add a remark page 56 e Add indication i
72. ide Copy a Survey Route to a Computer Complete the following steps to copy one or more PS survey routes to a computer 70 1 Connect the provided serial cable to your computer and the Allegro If you are using a USB power dock connect the USB cable to the power dock and your computer At your computer start WMDC or ActiveSync Follow on screen prompts to establish communications For ActiveSync users click No when prompted to create a Partnership Clicking No allows you to create a Guest connection instead In WMDC point the mouse at File Management and then click Browse the contents of your device In ActiveSync click the Explore icon in the tool bar to display the contents of the Allegro in Windows Explorer Click Storage or SD Card and then double click the AI folder Double click the PsData folder Click the Name column in Windows Explorer to sort files by name Select and drag the dat and matching vls file to your computer NOTE PS survey routes use two files one with a dat extension and the other with a vls extension Both are labeled with the same filename Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey AI Allegro CX User s Guide Survey Route Features A PS survey route includes three main areas of information as shown in the next example Figure 5 3 Information fields above horizontal line from Allegro prompts set up in File Edit View El alel PCS route file o est
73. idge the surveyor s name populates the Surveyor field in the Indirect Survey Manager ISM module e Run Enter a unique survey name in this optional field For example include station number milepost number date or a combination of station number and date or milepost and station number If you plan to import DCVG data in PCS using Bridge data in this field creates a new CI survey folder in ISM e Date Enter a date or use the one automatically entered by DCVG Set survey mode 1 Tap the Modes tab Click the drop down arrow in the Mode field and select either Flagged or Fixed increment 2 Depending on the survey mode selected earlier continue with the next procedure or Set fixed increment mode properties page 52 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 51 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set flagged mode properties 1 Tap Metric if you want readings recorded in meters instead of feet 2 Enter the distance between flags or station markers in the Flag distance field 3 Click the drop down arrow in the Direction field and select Ascending or Descending to indicate how station numbers increment in the survey file 4 If you want to monitor the number of reads per flag tap Monitor record count per flag and then click the drop down arrow in the Warn at above average field and select a percentage value The Allegro beeps 3 times as a warning when the number of reads for the current flag session is more than the average percentage of reads taken
74. ing and managing survey data in ISM Close Interval Survey CeCi 43 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Survey File Features The following example Figure 3 3 shows the type of information that displays in a survey file Single Record View View gt Single record 1 Graph of survey readings x T A eh Ele move Remark_view d 4 w x 2 Station number SN Marker field i ee er T that may be blank or contain any Marker On of the following markers based on 1 302 1 014 the survey setup F flag G gap Highway or M location entered manually a N 30 26 0070 W 97 45 6779 and On Off readings QO na 25 9961 W 97 45 6912 3 Survey remarks field If the location 1 2570V 1 2570V 1 2570V ON includes recorded GPS coordinates Qf 60s ole DERF 4 14 Pm and you view the survey file in Single record mode coordinates display in the survey remarks field List View O Current GPS coordinates If satellite View gt List communication has not been established GPS invalid displays De Move Remak Wew i lal When viewing in List View mode 1 coordinates record in the survey file i but do not display 2 00000 00 1 3020 1 0140 Highway 3 00000 02 1 3110 1 0880 O On off and live DVM reading ON or 00000 05 1 3070 1 0320 OFF display based on the current mae 1 2170 1 0650 cycle position Q l o Q GPS displays when using GPS and satellite 5 11 2570
75. inter or computer using ActiveSync e USB port for connecting to an optional USB power dock e Two 9 pin serial communication ports labeled COM1 and COM2 e AC or optional vehicle power adapter e GPS expansion pod optional add on e GPS antenna optional add on Getting Started 11 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Chainer Stick Adapter Switch A hardware switch inside the Allegro must be set before taking survey readings Use the procedure below to set the switch in Chainer mode if using a data cane to take survey readings If using a wire counter instead set the switch in Stick Adapter mode To set the Allegro in either Chainer or Stick Adapter mode follow these steps 1 If the Allegro is on press the power button to turn Off the device 2 Ifa GPS antenna cable is connected to the Allegro disconnect the cable 3 Usea coin or flathead screwdriver to loosen two screws securing the card slot door on the back of the Allegro Turn screws counter clockwise 1 4 of a turn to release the door Figure 1 14 Open Card Slot Door 4 Open the card slot door and set the switch in one of the following positions Figure 1 15 When you finish close and fasten the door e Chainer if using a wire counter select Chainer e Stick Adapter if using a data cane select Stick Adapter top view Figure 1 15 Set Chainer Stick Adapter Switch Position 12 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Overview of Al s Alleg
76. l the Battery Pack Complete the following steps to install and charge the battery pack Charge the battery pack for at least six hours 1 Push the sliding latches up on the sides of the Allegro to open the battery compartment door Figure 1 1 7 Figure 1 1 Slide Latches 2 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide 2 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the small arrow pointing to the right Figure 1 2 Push the battery pack down and then slide it to the right to secure it in place Figure 1 2 Install Battery Pack 3 Push the battery door closed until slide latches click into place If slide latches are not securely in place the unit is no longer water tight 4 Plug the battery charger into a wall outlet then the Allegro Figure 1 3 The Set Battery Parameters window Figure 1 4 automatically displays after applying power 1 Figure 1 3 Connect Battery Charger Getting Started 3 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 5 Complete the following settings in the Set Battery Parameters window Figure 1 4 e Set charge percentage to 10 in the field Enter new Battery Charge Level Set Battery Capacity to 4000 and then tap Accept to close the window Set Battery Parameters To set the battery gauge enter the percentage charge and the capacity For your battery Hint If you do not know the charge value enter 10 then charge the battery For more information on battery g
77. ly during setup data logger files save in the DvmData folder by default To access the folder double tap My Computer gt C_Drive gt BTS gt DvmData The data logger file includes the following information Figure 2 3 e log file date and time stamp e reading mode on off or single reading e readings with date and time stamp e update interval and voltage range If AI DVM is setup in GPS Sync mode GPS status is included in the log file Readings include a lower case g next to the time stamp to indicate GPS time File Edit View Format Tools Start 04 07 2011 17 17 27 Interval 5 Seconds Range 2 DC Single reading mode GPS ON COM3 9600 0 000137987 04 07 2011 0 000446419 04 07 2011 17 17 34 9 16855E 006 04 07 2011 17 17 42 9 81378E 005 04 07 2011 17 17 50 0 000234283 04 07 2011 17 17 58 7 10937E 005 04 07 2011 17 18 05 0 000198483 04 07 2011 17 18 13 RRPASSRNNA NaN N11 ors Figure 2 3 Data Logger File To set up the data logger for use refer to the Quick Start topic on page 26 entitled Set data logger properties 28 Digital Voltmeter AI DVM AI Allegro CX User s Guide Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys are an alternate method for using certain commands in AI DVM instead of menu commands Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the commands identified in the following table Table 2 1 Table 2 1 AI DVM Shortcut Keys Command Shortcut Keys Description AiDVM Graph lt G gt or lt ALT
78. ly using the following steps 1 Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Stylus gt Calibration tab 2 Tap Recalibrate Figure 1 17 and then follow on screen prompts to recalibrate the touchscreen Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration If your Allegra Field PC is not responding properly to your taps you may need to recalibrate your screen Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target IF you miss the center keep the stylus on the screen slide it over the target s center and then lift the stylus To start tap Recalibrate Figure 1 17 Recalibrate Touchscreen 3 When the process completes tap OK to close the window and then tap the Close icon X to return to the Allegro desktop 14 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Keypad and Shortcut Keys The Allegro keypad is similar to a computer keyboard Figure 1 18 The keypad provides the following functionality e Alphanumeric and symbol keys for data entry e Tab Enter Spacebar and Circular keys for moving the cursor e F1 through F5 keys perform softkey operations in certain software programs These keys perform special functions when used in conjunction with either the Blue or Gold key gt T gt Circular Key ass Figure 1 18 Allegro Keypad The table on the next page Table 1 1 provides a list of global shortcut keys Use the Allegro keypad to run any of the identified commands
79. m voltage range Tap the drop down arrow in the Sample rate field and select either 50 Hz European Standard or 60 Hz US Standard Click Ok to save settings and return to the main DVM window Digital Voltmeter AI DVM AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set properties to measure on off potentials 1 2 3 Verify Vdc is selected in the main DVM window and then tap Options Tap the On Off tab Tap Enable On Off mode and then select HiLo or Gps Sync in the Method field Select HiLo when using anon GPS current interrupter s in an interrupted survey If using a GPS synchronized current interrupter s select Gps Sync instead Set up remaining fields with the same settings as those used by the current interrupter s Tap Ok to save settings and return to the main DVM window Set GPS properties 1 2 Tap Options in the main DVM window and then tap the GPS tab If using the Allegro GPS internal module optional add on verify Comm Port is COM3 internal and Baudrate is 9600 The option Read PPS from Internal GPS is unavailable for selection when using the Allegro internal GPS module AI DVM automatically uses the PPS timing signal received by the internal GPS module If using dual GPS optional add on follow these steps to set up AI DVM a Set communication parameters Comm Port and Baudrate for a second GPS receiver connected in COM 1 of the Allegro b Ifyou want to use the PPS timing signal received by the Alleg
80. matically entered by CeCi Set survey type and mode 1 Tap the Type tab Click the drop down arrow in the Survey Type field and select either AC Survey or DC Survey Once you begin the survey Survey Type cannot be changed 2 Tap the Modes tab Click the drop down arrow in the Mode field and select either Flagged or Fixed increment 3 Depending on the survey mode selected earlier continue with the next procedure or Set fixed increment mode properties page 36 Close Interval Survey CeCi 35 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 36 Set flagged mode properties 1 If using a metric data cane to trigger reads tap Metric to record readings in meters 2 Enter the distance between flags or station markers in the Flag distance field 3 Tap the drop down arrow in the Direction field and select Ascending or Descending to indicate how station numbers increment in the survey file 4 Ifyou want to take timed readings using a data cane tap Enable Timed Readings and then enter the number of reads per minute in the Readings minute field NOTE Double click detection must also be enabled in the Misc tab of Options View gt Options gt Misc tab Double clicking the data cane marks a survey record with an F flag triple clicking will pause or resume timed readings Pressing F5 or lt Ctrl gt lt P gt on the Allegro keypad will also pause or resume timed readings 5 Ifyou want to monitor the number of reads per flag tap Monitor recor
81. n GPS status Status line may include any of the following messages e Receiving GPS e Initializing e Waiting Information about the serial connection displays in parentheses during the startup process such as Initializing V 236 It shows a GPS status byte V or FF and the number of received characters GPS status bytes V and FF indicate whether or not the receiver is receiving GPS packets V indicates valid GPS packets received and FF indicates no GPS packets received If received characters is zero 0 or does not increase verify the GPS receiver is securely connected to the Allegro and communication settings are correct COM port and baud rate GPS coordinates Shows longitude latitude and elevation coordinates received from a minimum of 3 satellites Coordinates update every second With a clear view of the sky GPS accuracy without differential correction is about 10 meters 32 8 feet Sub meter accuracy is reported after applying differential correction when using a second GPS receiver dual GPS such as the Trimble GPS Pathfinder Pro XR DOP values DOP dilution of precision values identify the accuracy of GPS readings When a DOP value is zero 0 the GPS receiver does not report the value When the value is between 1 and 3 GPS accuracy is good PDOP refers to position dilution of precision VDOP refers to vertical dilution of precision HDOP refers to horizontal dilution of precision and TDOP r
82. new site Complete the following steps to add or delete a new site New sites added on the Allegro are marked with a bullet in the Site List and can be deleted Complete the following steps 1 Tap View gt Site List 2 Tap Options and complete the following steps to set up Site List display properties a Tap the arrow in Order site by and select either Normal order or GPS proximity b Tap the arrow in Show and select either All sites or Only unsurveyed sites Tap OK to return to Site List 3 To add anew site a Tap Add new site b Tap a facility type in the list to select a template for the new site c Tap OK to close the window and return to the survey route 66 Annual Periodic Survey Periodic Survey AI Allegro CX User s Guide d Click the drop down arrow in the ROW Code field Select a ROW code or select Other and then enter a new ROW code If you selected Other complete the following steps to prevent entering an incorrect ROW code 1 Highlight an existing ROW code by pressing lt Shift gt lt Blue gt lt End gt on the Allegro keypad and then press lt Ctrl gt lt C gt 2 Tap the ROW code field of the new site and press lt Ctrl gt lt V gt Edit the ROW code of the new site as needed e Tap OK to return to the survey route IMPORTANT If the ROW Code field is empty when the survey route is transferred to PCS a new ROW code is created in the PCS hierarchy labeled From Allegro f Tap the
83. nformation page 56 e Add test point information page 57 Add a remark 1 Select a survey record and then tap Remark in the main menu 2 Double tap a remark or enter the remark s code number DCVG inserts the remark in the remarks field of the currently selected record You can also enter your own remark in the remarks field of the survey file Add indication information 1 Tap View gt Test Point Info when an indication is found during the survey 2 Double tap Indication to display an indication sizing window 3 Enter information about the indication in the following fields of the Summary tab a ID Enter an identification number for the indication b Type Tap the drop arrow in the Type field and select the type of indication Options include Unknown Cathodic Anodic Anodic Cathodic Anodic Anodic and Cathodic Cathodic c Signal Strength Enter the signal strength of the indication DCVG automatically calculates and enters values in the Total IR and IR fields Signal strength is the pipe to soil On reading minus the pipe to soil Off reading P S On P S Off DC Voltage Gradient DCVG AI Allegro CX User s Guide 4 Tap the IRGradient tab and complete the following steps a Take readings at the indication site until you reach remote earth Press the data cane button to capture readings in DCVG or press Enter on the Allegro keypad DCVG automatically calculates Total IR b Tap OK to return to the survey file
84. o GPS Display Format AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 3 1 CeCi Shortcut Keys continued Command Shortcut Keys Description Navigate Graph Tab lt G gt lt U gt lt L gt lt W gt Press lt G gt to enable or disable Show Graph in Graph tab of Options With Show Graph enabled Press lt U gt to move cursor to Upper Value Press lt L gt to move cursor to Lower Value Press lt W gt to move cursor to Width Navigate Colors Tab lt E gt lt Tab gt lt Up Down Arrows gt lt Home End Arrows gt Press lt E gt to enable or disable Enable Color in the Colors tab of Options With Enable Color enabled Press lt Tab gt to move cursor between field selection list and color grid Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate field selection list Press lt Up Down Arrows gt or lt Home End Arrows gt to navigate color grid Close Interval Survey CeCi 47 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes 48 Close Interval Survey CeCi DC Voltage Gradient DCVG DCVG locates indications of pipeline coating defects The software records the voltage gradient and GPS location for further review and analysis later DCVG collects data from a data cane connected to the Allegro This chapter explains how to set up and use Al s DCVG software Topics include those in the following list e Quick
85. on 53 Delete new site 66 Digital voltmeter 23 safety precautions 23 Diode 109 AI Allegro CX User s Guide capacitance testing 23 Disable touchscreen TS button 14 Display monochrome 2 Display heater 14 DOP value 89 Double click detection 36 DVM Amp 24 autorange 24 DAQ card 80 data logging 26 28 Diode 24 European sample rate 24 GPS settings 25 measuring current 25 negative jack 11 Ohm 24 on off potentials 25 on off settings 25 positive jack 11 shortcut keys 29 test function 24 test leads 23 24 U S sample rate 24 Vac 24 Vdc 24 voltage range 24 waveform 27 waveform graph 27 DVM data logger battery usage 26 E Export CI survey file 42 External shunt 23 F Fixed increment CI survey 36 Flagged CI survey 36 Function 23 Index G Global positioning system 100 GPS 100 antenna 10 dual GPS 25 expansion pod 10 receiver 10 recording coordinates 38 GPS config accuracy 93 compromise 93 signal acquisition 93 GPS controller software 100 GPS coordinates 89 GPS datum 93 GPS offset 90 GPS pod setup 94 GPS receiver Holux 99 Trimble 101 GPS receivers 99 GPS status 87 error message 88 GPS time 90 GPS RT setup time 38 Graph settings 40 H Hardware Allegro 10 HDOP value 89 Heater allegro display 14 Holux GPS receiver 99 I Icons system tray 18 K Keypad buttons 15 AI Allegro CX User s Guide L Language regional settings 5 M Monochrome display 2 setting 4 O Off delay 38 Off
86. ost negative readings 0 5 off 100 mSec Off Delay Filters out 6 most positive readings On Off GPS Sync setup for 1 second cycle A minimum maximum reading from a sample of readings Of the remaining 99 readings the most negative reading is equal to the on reading and the most positive reading is equal to the off reading A snapshot of readings in a certain time period 0 7 on 200 mSec On Setup Takes reading 200 mSec before the off cycle 0 3 off 150 mSec Off Delay Takes reading 150 mSec into the off cycle 0 8 on 200 mSec On Setup Takes reading 200 mSec before the off cycle 0 2 off 100 mSec Off Delay Takes reading 100 mSec into the off cycle On Off High Low setup for 1 second cycle A minimum maximum reading from a sample of readings Of the remaining 45 readings the most negative reading is equal to the on reading and the most positive reading is equal to the off reading 1 5 on 250 mSec On Setup Takes reading 250 mSec before the off cycle 0 5 off 250 mSec Off Delay Takes reading 250 mSec into the off cycle 76 Recommendations for Interrupted On Off Settings AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table A 1 Suggested On Off Settings continued On Off GPS Real time setup for greater than 2 second cycle 8 0 on 200 mSec On Delay Starts reading 200 mSec into on cycle off to on 2 0 off 250 mSec Off Delay Starts reading 250 mSec into off cycle on to off GPS RT 50 mSec No readings 50 mSec before off cycle to
87. ovations Allegro CX v4 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Caps Toggle Display Backlight Display Brighten Dim Move Between Fields and Buttons Move from One Tab to Another Open Drop down List Touchscreen Windows Start Menu Task Manager Close Window Al DVM Graph Copy Paste Option Window Voltage Range VDC Test Function VAC Test Function Amp Test Function Ohm Test Function Diode Test Function Move Cursor Between Fields Move Cursor in Drop down List Global Shortcuts lt Blue gt lt CapLk gt lt Gold gt lt F3 gt lt Gold gt lt F4 gt lt Gold gt lt F5 gt lt TAB gt lt Ctrl gt lt TAB gt lt Alt gt lt Down Arrow gt lt Blue gt lt TS gt lt Alt gt lt Start gt lt Esc gt lt G gt or lt Alt gt lt G gt lt Ctrl gt lt C gt lt Ctrl gt lt V gt lt N gt or lt Alt gt lt N gt lt Ctrl gt lt Up Arrow gt lt Ctrl gt lt Down Arrow gt lt U gt or lt Alt gt lt U gt lt D gt or lt Alt gt lt D gt lt A gt or lt Alt gt lt A gt lt M gt or lt Alt gt lt M gt lt O gt or lt Alt gt lt O gt lt I gt or lt Alt gt lt I gt lt TAB gt lt Up Down Arrows gt Toggles caps lock on and off Toggles backlight on and off Brightens or dims the screen display Select GOLD shift key then F4 to dim or F5 to brighten Move cursor between fields and buttons Left tab arrow moves cursor backward right tab arrow m
88. oves cursor forward Move from one tab to another in a window with multiple tab pages Press lt Alt gt and down arrow to open drop down list Enable or disable touchscreen Open Start Menu Open Task Manager Close an open window or cancel a function such as taking a reading Open graph Copy current DVM reading Paste DVM reading in an open file such as Excel Open Options window Increase voltage range Decrease voltage range Select autoranging Select Vdc test function Select Vac test function Select Amp test function Select Ohm test function Select Diode test function Press lt TAB gt to move cursor from one field to another in DVM Options window Press up down arrows to move cursor up and down in a drop down list in DVM Options window Al DVM Accept Selection in Drop down List Enable or Disable Autoranging Move Cursor to Sample Rate Field Display Graph Remarks New Open Save Flag Marker Reset Flag Count Gap Marker Capture Reading First Record Last Record Go To Skip Insert Record Delete Record Remark Skip Lock Normal Pause Resume Test Point Information Open File Menu lt Enter gt lt A gt lt S gt lt Tab gt lt Enter gt lt Ctrl gt lt N gt lt Ctrl gt lt 0 gt lt Ctrl gt lt S gt lt F gt lt Ctrl gt lt F gt lt G gt lt Enter gt lt Ctrl gt lt Home gt lt Ctrl gt lt End gt lt
89. r gt lt Ok gt lt Cancel gt The following are available for use in all tabs of DVM Options e Press lt Tab gt to move cursor from one field to another e Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to move cursor in a drop down list Press lt Enter gt to accept a selection in a drop down list e Move cursor to lt Ok gt and then press lt Enter gt to apply changes Move cursor to lt Cancel gt and then press lt Enter gt to cancel changes Open Graph Remarks Window and Add Data lt Tab gt lt Save gt lt Enter gt e Press lt Tab gt to move cursor to lt Save gt button and then press lt Enter gt to open graph remarks window e Press lt Enter gt in graph remarks window to add a new line e To save remark press lt Tab gt to move cursor to lt Ok gt button and then press lt Enter gt e To cancel remark press lt Tab gt to move cursor to lt Cancel gt button and then press lt Enter gt 30 Digital Voltmeter AI DVM AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes Digital Voltmeter AI DVM 31 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 32 Digital Voltmeter AI DVM Close Interval Survey CeCi CeCi records pipeline potential readings for close interval CI surveys The software collects survey readings from a data cane or wire counter connected to the Allegro CeCi measures voltage using the digital voltmeter card inside the All
90. reen ti aE K a AE O A a aaa 41 Add test point information 0 0 cece eee eens 41 View Survey Records and Show Bearing to Site 0 ce eee eee eee 42 Export a S rvey FIGs sc2 osc cgcntie renie e eee a A dy pale ad aoe wee eens 42 Transfer a Survey File to PCS 1 eee nee nee ees 43 Survey File Features 0 0 0 cece eee eee eect eee enn e eee nena 44 SHOPGCUtKOYS 2 3 0 cesen arcte e na inh S Seat Ck ae coe ae tee oop keen aoa 45 Chapter 4 DC Voltage Gradient DCVG 0 eee eee eee eee 49 QUICK Start 250 adoc ob ag eae task beng neko ea cea E is Heenan ee egal adn dee aes ane 49 Connect data canes to the Allegro 1 0 ect eeeee 50 Set survey properties 20 0 2 eee eee etree tent eene 51 Set survey MOde 2 ee eee ee teen ete een n eee rnern 51 Set on off survey type 06 cece eee eee teen eee eee ae 52 Set DCVG properties 0000s 53 Set GPS properties arnein cle eta Seh Me haus dod Moning aang ane E domed 53 Save survey file 0 eee ee ce nent etn e eee e rreren 54 Record inspection readingS 0 cece eee ee eee erreren 54 Survey File Options 0 00 cece eect tet een nent eee eens 54 Set optional audio and double click properties ee eee 54 Set optional autosave properties 0 cece eee eee eee ee 55 Set optional GPS properties 0 eee eee eee eens 55 Set optional color properties 0 0 cent
91. ro Software The Allegro ships from AI with the following AI Allegro software factory installed AI Allegro software version 4 3 1 is compatible with all version 6 and 7 PCS software Digital Voltmeter AiDvm Close Interval CeCi ral ac Amp Ohm Diode File Move Remark View E ajv x 00000 00 0 068 0 0660 PR 00000 01 0 0670 0 0670 0 03 2N a 00000 02 0 0670 0 0670 a 00000 03 0 0670 0 0660 wWw 00000 04 0 0670 0 0670 00000 05 0 0670 0 0670 v 150 DC Auto P gt 0 0365 0 0389 0 0386V Gps Hilo 28 start 20t A BE 5 38 Pm B Copy Paste Options Measures voltage current and resistance levels DC Voltage Gradient DCVG GPS invalid 28 start OF Zoe 20 5 53 Pm a Records indications of pipeline coating defects Figure 1 16 AI Allegro Software Overview Records potential readings for close interval CI surveys Periodic Survey File Move Remark View File Edit View E ajy 4 l gt x On 40m est Point Off 42m 1 uid OW Code and Pipe ROWOL ID 100 Type UN Str 0 500 Total 1 335 IR 267 0 ilepost oe 101 0004 00000 00 0 9410 ocation Description new site 00000 01 0 9410 ongitude 97 75917816 al 00000 02 0 9410 tructure PJS 79 6nv a 00000 03 0 9410 asing P S Volts E ooo00 04 0 7350 Indication 100 0 oreign P S Volts 00000 05 0 7350 i insulator P S Volt
92. ro internal module instead of the second GPS receiver tap Read PPS from Internal GPS Tap Ok to save changes and return to the main DVM window Set properties to measure current across an external shunt 1 2 3 Tap Amp in the main DVM window Set the voltage range either manually by tapping the up or down arrow buttons or tapping Auto to use autoranging instead Tap Options gt Amps Mode tab Digital Voltmeter AI DVM 25 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 26 4 5 Complete one of the following steps a Tap as R value and enter a shunt resistance value in the Resistance field Or b If you want AI DVM to automatically calculate shunt resistance tap as Amp mV values and enter a shunt size in the mV and Amps fields Tap Ok to save changes and return to the main DVM window Set data logger properties 1 Tap Options in the main DVM window and then the Data Logger tab Tap Enable logging Set a time interval by tapping the drop down arrow in the first Update interval field and selecting a value 1 50 Tap the drop down arrow in the second Update interval field and select a measurement of time seconds minutes or hours IMPORTANT When recording an hour or more of data use the external AC power adapter to prevent draining the Allegro battery The automatic power down feature of the Allegro is disabled during data logging Tap Browse to display the Save As window and complete the following steps
93. s 2 When Save System completes and the Allegro desktop displays turn the Allegro Off and then On again Saving Registry Figure C 4 Save System Utility Software 95 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Set DAQ Registry Keys 96 When the Allegro is unable to recognize the DVM DAQ card digital voltmeter card any of the following error messages may display when turning on the Allegro or using Al software Use Set DAQ Registry Keys to recreate DAQ registry keys on the Allegro when any of the following error messages display e Unidentified PC card adapter e DAQ card unavailable e Error 55 when starting DVM software To run Set DAQ Registry Keys follow these steps 1 Double tap My Computer gt C_Drive gt BTS gt Apps gt SetDaqRegKeys 2 Click OK when the following message displays DAG registry keys created successfully Figure C 5 Set Daq Reg Keys Message Utility Software AI Allegro CX User s Guide Notes Utility Software 97 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 98 Utility Software GPS Receivers Information in this chapter explains how to set up a Holux and Trimble GPS receiver for use with the Allegro Topics include e Set Up a Holux GPS Receiver e Install GPS Controller Software page 100 e Set Up GPS Receiver page 101 Set Up a Holux GPS Receiver The following procedure explains how to use the GPS Status so
94. s v 00000 06 0 7340 Kl inspection Remarks i 2 000v 01 21 2010 7 21 4 RANG 29 start OF Zola fo a Records voltage readings for annual and periodic surveys Getting Started 13 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Touchscreen Display Use the provided stylus to tap the touchscreen and activate a software program or make a selection Several system icons are available for selection that allow you to navigate IMPORTANT Avoid using sharp objects that may scratch or puncture the touchscreen display The Allegro includes a high contrast pressure sensitive display with an adjustable backlight and heater for cold weather operation When working in harsh conditions such as a rainstorm or in high brush pressing the BLUE shift and TS buttons toggles the touchscreen on or off A display heater is included with the Allegro monochrome display to ensure effective operation throughout different temperature ranges The heater automatically turns on at 20 F and turns off when the temperature is above 20 F Allegro color units do not require a heater because the unit operates effectively in all temperatures The monochrome version of the Allegro displays best when the device is set up with the High Contrast theme See Set Display Properties for a Monochrome Display on page 4 for instructions Recalibrate the Touchscreen Display If the touchscreen does not respond accurately to stylus taps recalibrate the touchscreen manual
95. set 90 On delay 38 Orange shift key 10 P PCS CeFileXer exe 9 software compatibility 13 transfer file 43 wToCmd exe 9 PCS utility files 9 PDOP value 89 Periodic survey software 63 Power on off 10 PS add new site 66 copy survey file 70 GPS settings 65 on off settings 65 timed readings 68 transfer file to PCS 69 R Range 23 Remote trigger 11 S Satellites in view 88 Save system 95 Screen protector 2 Serial communication cable 1 Set DAQ registry 96 Show bearing to site 42 57 Shunt external 23 Signal acquisition 93 Stick adapter data cane 12 Stylus 1 Survey file options 39 Survey mode CI survey 35 Survey type on off high low 37 Switch chainer stick adapter 12 System tray 18 T TDOP value 89 Technical services how to contact 20 Test function 23 Test leads CI survey 34 connecting 34 50 64 DVM 24 Test point information 41 Time zone 2 settings 5 Timed readings 68 Touchscreen calibration 14 disable 14 Touchscreen display 14 Transfer to PCS 43 Triple click detection 36 TS button disable touchscreen 14 U Utility files transfer to PCS 9 Utility software GPS config 87 Index 111 AI Allegro CX User s Guide 112 V GPS pod setup 87 GPS status 87 Key Redirect 87 Save system 87 Set DAQ registry 87 V button Index dcvg reading 53 voltage 53 VDOP value 89 WwW Waveform graph 27 Windows Mobile Device Center 2 6 Wire counter chainer 12 American Inn
96. splay Data Remarks window and save graph Use Data Remarks to add notes in a graph Graph saves as a text file and includes any added notes DVM Tap to close graph and return to DVM window Up Down Arrows Tap to set the voltage range 20mV 200mV 2V 25V or 150 or 250V Q Sets upper voltage range 6 Tap in the white space area to view real time settings 9 Sets lower voltage range 10 Sets graph X axis in seconds Maximum is 60 seconds Figure 2 2 DVM Graph The graph includes a status line below the reading The status line identifies the voltage range test function and on off method If setup includes GPS Sync mode the status line also identifies the number of satellites in view For example a status line of 25VDC DGPS 5 PZ indicates the following information e 25VDC voltage range and test function e DGPS differential GPS is available e 5 number of satellites in view e P PPS time signal has been received e Z ZDA message has been received Digital Voltmeter AI DVM 27 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Other indicators that may appear in the status line include those in the following list e GPS n indicates GPS and the number of satellites in view e HiLo indicates high low readings e GPS n HiLo indicates GPS mode is selected but HiLo is used because the GPS signal is unavailable The lowercase n represents the number of satellites in view Data Logger Overview Unless specified different
97. stall the software View your computer s Start Menu to determine if the software is installed Start gt Program Files or Programs Windows 7 Vista Install Windows Mobile Device Center If your computer is running Windows 7 or Windows Vista complete the following steps 1 Insert the Getting Started CD in the CD drive of your computer The CD is included with the Allegro If you cannot locate the CD please contact Technical Services at pcstechservices aiworldwide com Plug the provided serial cable in the Allegro and your computer Download the Windows Mobile Device Center Installer to your computer by clicking the download link that appears in the pop up window Select Run this program from its current location and click OK Follow on screen prompts to install the software Create a connection at anytime by connecting one end of the serial cable in your computer and the other end in the Allegro WMDC automatically opens Figure 1 8 Click Connect without setting up your device to create a connection Windows Mobile Figure 1 8 Windows Mobile Device Center 6 Getting Started Al Allegro CX User s Guide Windows XP 2000 Install ActiveSync If your computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2000 complete the following steps 1 Insert the Getting Started CD in the CD drive of your computer The CD is included with the Allegro If you cannot locate the CD please contact Technical Services at pc
98. stechservices aiworldwide com 2 Follow on screen prompts to install ActiveSync 3 To establish a sync connection with the Allegro and your computer follow these steps a Connect the serial cable to your computer and the Allegro b When Synchronization Setup Wizard displays click Cancel when prompted to create a sync partnership Clicking Cancel allows you to create a Guest connection instead Figure 1 9 Synchronization Setup Wizard Welcome to the Pocket PC Sync Setup Wizard To setup a sync partnership between this computer and your Pocket PC click Next Ifyou click Cancel you can still Copy and move files between your Pocket PC and this computer Add and remove programs on your Pocket PC Figure 1 9 Synchronization Setup Wizard A successful sync connection occurs when the following ActiveSync window displays Figure 1 10 Getting Started 7 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Microsoft ActiveSync en Explore Fie View Tools Help Connected Hide Details 2 Information Type Status Figure 1 10 ActiveSync Connected NOTE If a successful sync connection does not occur and you also use a VPN virtual private network software to establish a remote connection with a private network 1 Disable or disconnect the VPN software 2 Recycle power to the Allegro and your computer 3 Click Cancel when Synchronization Setup Wizard displays If a sync connection has not been established con
99. t to move cursor between fields Press lt Enter gt to open or close a drop down list Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate options in drop down list and then press lt Enter gt to select an option Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate list of files
100. ta is then transferred from the Allegro back to PCS NOTE The PCS survey route includes information and reading fields for ROW right of way facilities to be surveyed For information about how to build and transfer a survey route to the Allegro refer to the PCS user manual Topics in this chapter include those in the following list e Quick Start page 64 e Timed Readings page 68 e Set Autosave Properties page 69 e Transfer a Survey Route to PCS page 69 e Copy a Survey Route to a Computer page 70 e Survey Route Features page 71 e Shortcut Keys page 72 63 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Quick Start Procedures in this section explain how to set up the Periodic Survey software to record readings for an annual or periodic survey As a user you will perform the following actions e Connect test leads to the Allegro page 64 e Set on off survey method page 65 e Set GPS properties page 65 e Add or delete a new site page 66 e Change font properties page 67 e Save survey route page 68 e Record inspection readings page 68 Connect test leads to the Allegro PS records facility inspection readings using the Allegro digital voltmeter and a data cane connected to the red and black jacks on the Allegro connector panel Complete the following steps 1 Plug test leads in the red positive and black negative jacks on the Allegro connector panel positive to positive negative to negative 2
101. tact Technical Services at pcstechservices aiworldwide com 8 Getting Started AI Allegro CX User s Guide Transfer Utility Files to PCS If you use Pipeline Compliance System PCS with the Allegro complete the following steps to transfer two utility files from the Allegro installation CD to the PCS CPDM installation directory on your computer The utility files are labeled wToCmd exe and CeFileXer exe on the Allegro installation CD IMPORTANT PCS typically installs in the CPDM installation folder on C drive of your computer C CPDM If you installed PCS in a different folder locate the folder by searching for either of the utility files Click the Windows Start button and then type wToCmd exe or CeFileXer exe in the Search field to locate the utility files and PCS CPDM installation folder Complete the following steps 1 Insert the Allegro installation CD in your computer s CD drive 2 Open Windows Explorer and view the contents of the CD folder labeled PCS Files on the installation CD 3 Drag the files wloCmd exe and CeFileXer exe from the installation CD to the PCS CPDM installation folder on your computer Figure 1 11 4 Click Yes or Move and Replace to update existing files when Windows displays the Move File message File Edit View Tools He Organize v PCS Files Open Share with Bun fl d CPD Name d ts aera a wToCmd exe Ra BS CeFileXfer
102. ted partnership AI regarding your use of the AI Software If you are not willing to be bound by the terms of this license agreement do not use the Allegro Field PC Computer and return it including all accompanying packaging and written materials within thirty 30 days of receipt to AI All returns shall be subject to Al s then current return policy 1 Grant of License During the term you use the Allegro Field PC Computer upon which the AI Software was originally loaded the AFC and provided you comply with the provisions of this Agreement AI grants you the limited non exclusive right to use the AI Software in executable form only and only in connection with your use of the AFC 2 Copyright Restrictions The AI Software is the proprietary and confidential property of AI and the Al Software including all intellectual property rights therein are exclusively owned by AI and as may be applicable Al s licensors This Agreement does not grant you any rights in or to the source code of the AI Software All rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement are reserved to AI You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble modify merge distribute or otherwise make available the AI Software You may transfer the AI Software to a third party provided that in doing so i you also transfer the AFC to such third party and ii such third party accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement Further you may not export the AI
103. these steps 1 Tap File gt Export Tap the Type field and select an export format from the list of options Tap OK to close the window Use Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync to move a copy from the Allegro CiData folder to your computer Start gt File Explorer gt Storage or SD Card gt Al gt CiData DC Voltage Gradient DCVG AI Allegro CX User s Guide Survey File Features The following example shows the type of information that displays in a DCVG survey file Figure 4 3 Live on off reading IR gradient and polarity arrow Polarity arrow displays when Show DCVG Polarity is enabled File gt Properties gt DCVG tab Positive is indicated with a right pointing arrow negative is indicated with a left pointing arrow 2 Status line with any of the following information e Shows recorded data for a selected record such as indication number type signal strength and remarks e Shows any of the following when capturing data for a survey record Gps Receiving satellite signal Survey file is set up in On Off GPS Sync mode Gps HiLo Not receiving satellite signal data is captured in HiLo mode instead Survey file is set up in On Off GPS Sync mode HiLo Survey file is set up in On Off High Low mode F 0 Flag marker and flag count Survey file is set up in Flagged mode and option Monitor record count per flag is enabled 3 Recorded station number SN m
104. tion window Skip lt Ctrl gt lt K gt Displays the Skip Distance window only in Fixed Increment Insert Record lt CTRL gt lt Ins gt Inserts a new record Delete Record lt CTRL gt lt Del gt Deletes a record Close Interval Survey CeCi 45 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Table 3 1 CeCi Shortcut Keys continued Command Shortcut Keys Description Skip Lock Normal lt F3 gt Toggles between Skip Lock Normal in Fixed Increment mode Pause lt F5 gt Pauses timed readings Test Point lt Ctrl gt lt T gt Displays the Test Point Information Information window Open File Menu lt Alt gt lt F gt Opens File menu Open Move Menu lt Alt gt lt M gt Opens Move menu Open Remark lt Ctrl gt lt R gt Opens Remark window Window Ok Cancel lt Ok gt lt Cancel gt Press lt Ok gt to apply changes or lt Cancel gt to cancel changes Navigate Open and Save As Windows lt Tab gt lt Up Down Arrows gt and lt Home End Arrows gt Press lt Tab gt to move cursor between fields Press lt Up Down and Home End Arrows gt to navigate list of files Navigate GPS Tab Close Interval Survey CeCi lt C gt lt S gt lt G gt Performs the following functions in the GPS tab of Options e Press lt C gt to enable or disable Clear GPS Location After e Press lt S gt to move cursor to Seconds Without Updates e Press lt G gt to move cursor t
105. ttings Properties jok Regional Settings Number Currency r Your Locale oa a E The locale option affects how some programs format numbers 3 currency time and dates User Interface Language This option will determine the language used for the menus dialogs and alerts Figure 1 6 Regional Settings Tap the Date Time icon in the Control Panel window and complete the following settings e Setup the current date time and your preferred time zone If Daylight Savings Time applies to your preferred time zone tap Daylight savings time in effect to enable this option e Tap OK to apply settings and close the window Tap the Close icon X to return to the Allegro desktop Date Time Properties jok Date Time Apply SMTIWTFS 272812345 6 7 8 9 101112 Current Time 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 17 47 aM ES 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 i 2 p 3 4 567 8 9 WD Time Zone GMT 06 00 Central Time US amp Canada v Start ledja Te E SOS 10 17 AM Figure 1 7 Time Zone and Date Time Getting Started 5 AI Allegro CX User s Guide Install Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync The Allegro communicates with a computer using either Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows 7 and Vista or Microsoft ActiveSync for Windows XP or 2000 If your computer is not installed with Windows Mobile Device Center WMDC or ActiveSync complete the following steps to in
106. vigating Open and Save As Windows Navigating Graph Tab in Options Navigating Colors Tab in Options lt Alt gt lt M gt lt Alt gt lt V gt lt Alt gt lt R gt lt B gt lt V gt lt W gt lt D gt lt A gt lt I gt lt R gt lt C gt lt S gt lt G gt lt Tab gt lt Up Down Arrows gt lt G gt lt U gt lt L gt lt W gt lt E gt lt Tab gt lt Up Down Arrows gt lt Home End Arrows gt Press lt Alt gt lt M gt to open Move menu Press lt Alt gt lt V gt to open View menu Press lt Alt gt lt R gt to open Remark window Press lt B gt to enable or disable Beep on every Reading Press lt V gt to move cursor to Voltage level Press lt W gt to enable or disable Beep when overwrite existing data Press lt D gt to enable or disable Enable double click detection Press lt A gt to enable or disable Autosave Press lt I gt to move cursor to Interval minutes Press lt R gt to enable or disable Retain Skipped records in Skip mode Press lt C gt to enable or disable Clear GPS Location After Press lt S gt to move cursor to Seconds Without Updates Press lt G gt to move cursor to GPS Display Format Press lt Tab gt to move cursor between fields Press lt Up Down Arrows gt to navigate list of files Press lt G gt to enable or disable Show Graph With Show Graph enabled Press lt U gt

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