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GE Druck SiCal Pro Software Manual

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2. Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Menu Heading Description Options Mode Sets the operations available with the instrument The default mode of operation is Monitor Text mode To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE Control PC6 instruments only In this mode you can use the MENU UP DOWN ENTER PRINT LOG and ON OFF buttons to simulate operations on the instrument keypad Refer to the instrument user manual Note The Log menu is not available in Control mode If necessary store the data on the PC6 instrument and export it to the SiCalPro software later 2 4 Getting started Issue 1 Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Menu Heading Description Options Monitor gt Two options Graphical or Text Graphical To monitor the instrument output in a two graph window format Top graph pressure values bottom graph an additional value applicable to the instrument e PC6 instruments Use Control mode to set the bottom graph value volts mV mA C maximum minimum and tare Other PC6 values are not available e DPI 104 instruments Use the Bottom Line menu to set the bottom graph value maximum minimum switch e IDOS module DPM instruments Use the Function menu to set the bottom graph value maximum minimum tare C Buttons EXIT To go back to the normal display STOP stop a graph record START start a new graph record SAVE save a graph record to a
3. 2 for the Leak Duration 1 start record Menu operations 5 17 Issue 1 To make a Leak calibration certificate with Live Data 1 PC6 instruments only The instrument display must show Leak Start Set Time Exit Refer to the instrument user manual 2 In Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 9 Set the Certificate Type to Leak In Figure 5 10 Click on Live Data gt See Figure 5 16 Button options START 1 To set a file name and file location for the log file Figure 5 16 2 To start a new sequence of records Each time you click on START you overwrite the data in the specified file DoCert To go back to Figure 5 10 and set the certificate data for a Leak calibration certificate Cancel To go back to Figure 5 10 Graphical Leak Display c sicalpro data 0801 17 104LK a log 4 mbar 294 Max lt Pressure 10 second 10 13 47 17 01 2008 10 13 57 17 01 2008 10 seconds fa 2050 103 102 mo E Figure 5 16 Example display Leak Test 3 Click on START In the window that opens set a file name and file location for the log file and click on OK 4 To start a set of records click on START again When the software has the correct number of records you get a Logging message File stored 5 When you get the Logging message click on OK 6 If necessary do steps 4 to 5 again until you have the correct data 7 To complete the Certificate operation go back to the Certificate
4. For an available certificate menu Certificate gt Edit Section 5 5 5 gt See Figure 5 17 To make sure the certificate prints correctly click on the View button See Section 5 5 6 Click on the Print Cert button The file prints to the default printer for your computer lt prints immediately gt See Figure 5 19 Use menu Certificate gt Print A file selection window opens If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name txt from the list and click on OK Print Yes No To accept the Print option click on Yes The file prints to the default printer for your computer gt See Figure 5 19 Certificate Of Calibration Test Instrument Details Serial No 123456758901234567890 Certificate No CERT1234567890 Description amp Description 123 Date of Issue 24 01 2008 Range 1 000 to 20 000 bar Accuracy gt x FS 1 000 Standard Instrument Details Serial No 12209972 Accuracy gt FS Description 4 Description 22098972 Header Line 1 Header Line 2 Results Instrument Applied Instrument Reading Pressure Error bar bar bar 000 0 997 000 0 005 000 20 205 000 0 005 000 D Footer Line Footer Line Footer Line Footer Line Calibrated By User 2 Signature L Outside Accuracy Statement 1 Document created using software SiCalPro Version 2 03 Figure 5 19 Example calibration certificate 5 21 Issue 1 5 5 8 Delete a certificate 1 Use menu C
5. Save Exit Button options Print To print the display for the specified calibration point Cal point a Y A print window lets you set the necessary print options If there is a print error set the option to Use Bitmap Printing Export To export a calibration procedure to a PC6 instrument The instrument must be ONLINE and it must be in the correct menu to import a file Refer to the instrument user manual Calibration procedures for PC 6 instruments 6 1 Issue 1 Heading Options Save To save the calibration procedure and use it again or to make another procedure Edit Set an applicable file name cal and file location Exit To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display Table 6 1 Data for the calibration procedure Description Test Instrument Details Data about the instrument type that uses this procedure Serial No Enter a serial number and a description to identify the procedure Description Type a Y Use A Y to set the type of instrument Indicator Transducer Transmitter Accuracy FS Enter a value or use A Y to set the accuracy limit as a percentage of the AY full scale FS range This limit is applied to each calibration point in the procedure Range a Y The pressure range for the instrument type Enter a value or use A V Calibration Points Set the necessary units w Bar psi Transmitters only Set the output values and units Details The data for the
6. 1 Example PC6 display Control Mode To use the instrument keypad refer to the instrument user manual Note The Log menu is not available in Control mode If necessary store the data on the PC6 instrument and export it to the SiCalPro software later 5 1 Issue 1 5 2 2 Monitor Mode Use menu Mode gt Monitor Graphical or Text gt S Monitor Text mode shows the instrument output on a normal SiCalPro display See Figure 2 3 Monitor Graphical mode shows the instrument output in a two graph window format See Figure 5 2 _ monitoring in Graphical Form xl Max 06200 Min 0 005 Alam flag k Max 0 629 Min 0 004 Alarm Flag bar SAWE START STOR Max 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 seconds PM S No Started 17 31 49 foomo Ra Rec No 63 2288972 16 01 2008 0 623 max Figure 5 2 Example display Graphical Mode Display information The top graph shows pressure values The bottom graph shows an additional value applicable to the instrument e PC6 instruments Use Control mode to set the bottom graph value volts mV mA C maximum minimum and tare Other PC6 values are not available e DPI 104 instruments Use the Bottom Line menu to set the bottom graph value maximum minimum switch e IDOS module DPM instruments Use the Function menu to set the bottom graph value maximum minimum tare C The display includes instrument
7. 1 000 1 000 f mers Lo es Sd inHg inH20 mmH20 mmHg AA BE ae A Communication Statusi e 2 E Unit Made e Mor Y ETA o A UntMode 6 4 Normal ls a PC6 IDOS PC6 IS b DPI 104 DPI 104 IS Part only Special and common SiCalPro functions Special SiCalPro functions SicalPro Monitor amp Control Software 42 03 xj Mode File Log Certificate R5232 IDOS SetUp Units Function Maximum Minimum Pressure Ips DOO G i 9 400 000 400 000 l 200 000 200 000 Note The DPM a ON Tare us iz SI has almost the an ner neon E same display as the IDOS module c IDOS module Part only Special SiCalPro functions Figure 2 3 Example start up displays Main functions Getting started 2 3 Issue 1 2 2 4 Start up Language The software can operate in these languages English German French Spanish Italian To change the language use the menu bar Select Setup gt Language and set the applicable option Where PC6 Pro DPI 104 IDOS DPM Note For correct operation make sure you are using the same language on the instrument 2 3 The menu options Table 2 2 gives a description of the menu options available with all the instrument types Note Some of the fields that you are permitted to change contain hidden characters If you want to change these fields text or numeric values highlight all the applicable characters and overwrite them
8. 5 a20 0 005 ba 0 005 0 629 0 400 S B ae 0 004 0 5 Maximum 0 623 Max Minin Print w e a A SO ESO seconds Record fai Time pe ba IES Max Started 17 31 49 16 01 2008 End 7 32 51 h6 01 2008 No Rees 63 Figure 5 3 Example display Graphical view The top graph shows pressure values The bottom graph shows an additional value applicable to the instrument To set the bottom graph refer to Section 5 2 2 The display includes file name and location instrument type instrument serial number current record record start time and date end time and date total number of records alarm conditions maximum minimum and output values for the current record Print To print the display for the specified record A print window lets you set the necessary print options If there is a print error set the option to Use Bitmap Printing 5 3 Issue 1 Record A v To go through the records in the file For each change in record a bar moves across the two graphs Alternative Use your mouse to drag the bar across the graph Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display E EI 005 0 620 bar Figure 5 4 Example display Text view Display information This display shows the data one record at a time Button options Record Num A v Prev Next To go through the records in the file Close To close the window and return to the normal di
9. Export Save Exit Calibration procedures for PC 6 instruments 6 3 Customer service Visit our web site www gesensing com
10. Instrument communications 3 2 Issue 1 3 3 2 Test for RS232 communications 3 4 Set up modem communications 3 4 1 Set up the local modem 3 4 2 Software settings for the Modem Instrument communications 4 If you get a Failed message make sure the Windows system has the same settings for the specified COM port Baud Rate instrument value Stop Bits instrument value Data bits 8 Parity None Flow control None Note To change the COM port settings in your Windows system refer to your computer instructions or contact your system administrator To do a test on the RS232 communications 1 On the menu bar click on RS232 gt Test One of these results will appear OK Port settings correct instrument ONLINE No communication Instrument OFFLINE Failed Port settings power supply or connections are not correct 2 If necessary make changes to your settings or connections This facility makes it possible to communicate with an instrument through the telephone system You must have two modems e alocal modem connected to your computer the computer with the SiCalPro software e amodem connected to the instrument refer to your modem instructions 1 Set up or select the modem for your computer for example Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Modem Refer to your computer instructions or contact your system administrator Note To use the modem function with an IDOS mod
11. Nd ee oe on 5 4 Re r H IMPOR files ieir A Wied olan e ee LON E dle ag 5 4 5 34 PANETE Saa 8 fect vgeste NN 5 5 53 5 CONVE Tiles hs toa be ewe aie edna Pe a Bast el Monee hd tee ra ated 5 5 5 4 Log operations ss sss gg sss 805 ira n inai bal ase ee oan eas 5 6 5 5 Certificate operations x e x K cc eee eee 5 9 5 5 1 Seta Certificate password leek whe vy Pee cine dae De Pes 5 9 5 5 2 New calibration certificateS 0 0 0 0c eee eee 5 9 5 5 3 Certificates with Stored Data 0 0 0 ces 5 12 5 5 4 Certificates with Live Data 00 0 0 eee 5 15 5 5 5 Edit calibration certificates 0 0 0 0 ee eee 5 19 5 5 6 Certificates View before you Drin 0000 eee 5 20 5 5 Printa Certiticate 06 65 6 xed wba aut Paw oh awe wee ad a eae ae Oe 5 21 5 5 8 Delete a certificate evocar eae eed eG See nai 5 22 Chapter 6 Calibration procedures for PC 6 instruments 6 1 Introduce ET 6 1 6 2 New calibration procedures oooooccocooccn eee 6 1 6 3 Edit calibration procedures o0ccoooocccoronnnoc o 6 3 Customer Service are RR 99 97 VN AR EA RD N ARABIA Back cover Chapter 1 Installation 1 1 System To use the SiCalPro software this is the minimum specification specification for your computer Operating system Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4 0 or Windows XP 66 MHz processor Intel Pentium processors recommended 128 MB of RAM 256 MB recommended CD ROM driv
12. No 22883972 iD IPO Saw moz Unit Type Normal Accuracy FS 0 050 Minimum Maximum Overload Range 0 0 20000 0 22000 00 mbar Minimum Maximum Tare 15 0000 es4 0000 0 0000 Auto shut down on 5 minutes Y Out Off X vow S0 Tare Status Disabled v Peak max min Disabled X Switch Mode Disabled v Alam Enabled v Low r E High 96 cae l Timed v ds Seconds v Leak ao Seconds Y Cancel gt Figure 4 2 Example display Instrument configuration DPI 104 Instruments You cannot change the settings white in the top half of this window To change the units use menu Units Button options Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display Update Settings To make the changes to the instrument Procedure You can change all the options or values shown in blue 1 Click on the applicable option or value 2 Use a or v screen or keyboard to change the options or values e Event and Leak settings SiCalPro software functions for menu Log and Certificate Refer to Chapter 5 Event Keyed or Timed Keyed The Log function uses a key press to make a record Timed The Log function makes records at the specified time intervals Seconds minutes hours or days Because the interval is for Timed and Leak operations set Leak duration gt Timed interval Leak The Log and Certificate functions use the specified Leak duration to do a Leak Test Set Leak duration gt Tim
13. PC6 DPI 104 instruments only The mode gives an indication of the operations available e PC6 instruments CONTROL the PC6 simulation keypad is available or MONITOR the monitor and log operations are available This is set by menu Mode e DPI 104 instruments NORMAL the monitor and log operations are available or Daisy Chain the daisy chain functions are available 2 2 6 7 Communications status All The ONLINE OFFLINE button starts or stops the SiCalPro communications with the instrument If the instrument power is off and it has an internal power on function ONLINE sets the power on QUIT button All To close the SiCalPro software Getting started Issue 1 Table 2 1 Key to Figure 2 3 Continued Description Simulation display DPI 104 instruments only To simulate the display functions on the instrument 9 Output panel IDOS module DPM instruments only To show the output from the instrument 10 Tare button IDOS module DPM instruments only To make an adjustment for atmospheric pressure and set the pressure value to zero The tare value is reset each time the instrument goes ONLINE 11 Reset Max Min button IDOS module DPM instruments only To reset the maximum and minimum pressure values to zero SicalPro Monitor amp Control Software 2 03 i al 7 Maximum Minimumi SR SR l 400o00 400 000 200 000 200 000 f
14. mon file Text Default To monitor the instrument output on a normal SiCalPro display Figure 2 3 The PC6 keypad is not available in Monitor mode Refer to Section 5 2 File To work with the data files saved for an instrument imp mon log files only The imp files from a PC6 instrument contain data from a completed calibration procedure or normal log data View Two options Graphical or Text Graphical To show a graph and related data for all the records saved in a file You can go through the records a vw Print and Cancel Text To show the data for each record saved in a file You can go through the records Prev Next and Close Delete To delete a file with a two step approval Import PC6 instruments only To import a log file imp from a connected PC6 instrument To prevent errors make sure you use the file export procedure for the PC6 instrument Refer to the instrument user manual Print To print a file to the default printer for your computer The file prints as unformatted text If the output is incorrect adjust the printer settings or use the option File gt View gt Graphical gt Print Getting started 2 5 Issue 1 Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Menu Heading Description Options Convert To convert a file imp mon log to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word format Default file location c sicalpro data The file paths for thes
15. points for Pressure Permitted values Vacuum Pressure 0 or more than 1 Total of all points More than 2 but lt 22 3 To accept the settings click on OK gt See Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 shows the pressure and temperature readings on the instrument Live Data The software calculates a set of Instrument Reading values calibration points from the Zero Full Scale range and No of Points Figure 5 14 Take Reading To use the pressure value on the instrument and get the applicable calibration error Prev Next To highlight a row and change the data Setup Panel To go back to step 2 Figure 5 14 and make changes to the data Main Cert Panel To go back to the Certificate of Calibration display Figure 5 10 Certificate Data Instrument Reading Applied Pressure Instrument Error Error ZF5 outside Accuracy Statement bar bar bar Pressure Readin 1 000 0 997 0 003 0 015 E 0 199 bar z omm omz 0 202 Foo fF Lloras Max lt H H m Unit Unit 2 0 000 J II el El Oo Temp c fono mm E E 5 1 gt El Take Reading mm 9 E E E E Pe mmm OO 9 9 Net e E A A A 9 mE 9 9 F F m L Setup Panel HR 9 9 9 9 mies 9 mm le mmm 9 9 9 mE EE ee Oo E al Main Cert Panel Figure 5 15 Example display Certificate Data Normal certificate type Menu operations Issue 1 4 For each calibration point apply the
16. serial number record start time and date total number of records alarm conditions maximum minimum and real time output for the two graphs Button options SAVE To save a graph record to a mon file Set an applicable file name and file location You can then use menu File to View and Printthe results START To start a new graph record This discards the old set of records STOP To stop a graph record Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display 5 2 Menu operations Issue 1 5 3 File operations 5 3 1 View files Display information Button options Menu operations Menu File lets you work with the data files saved for an instrument log imp mon files only You can View Delete Import PC6 instruments only Print and Convert files convert to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or a Microsoft Word document 1 Use menu File gt View Graphical or Text A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name from the list and click on OK gt e View Graphical shows the specified instrument file in a two graph window format that includes all the records See Figure 5 3 e View Text shows the specified instrument file in a text format one record at a time See Figure 5 4 Logged File Data xi Jo sicalpro data 1 04 080116b mon Alarm Flag Jorrios 20 EM S No Maximum IS bar d 0 4007 Minimum
17. specified calibration point 1 to N Number of Cal Points Set text Shows the total number of calibration points N in the procedure calculated from the number of Vacuum Pressure Points Enter the instruction text that goes in front of Cal point Set Cal point During the procedure the PC6 instrument shows this text with the related calibration point Vacuum Points Up Down A v Enter a value or use A Y to set the number of Vacuum calibration points Pressure Points Up Down A Y Enter a value or use A Y to set the number of Pressure calibration points Cal point av Value AV Enter a calibration point number 1 to N and set the related pressure value Text 6 2 Enter the instruction text that goes after Cal point During the procedure the PC6 instrument shows this text with the related calibration point Calibration procedures for PC 6 instruments Issue 1 6 3 Edit calibration You can use the Editfunction to change a calibration procedure procedures or to make another procedure 1 Use menu Calibration gt Edit A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name cal from the list and click on OK gt See Figure 6 1 The Edit display is almost the same 3 You can change all the items specified in Table 6 1 4 To complete the calibration procedure use the applicable button options Print
18. 00 to 99 Select DP to select the instrument you want to work with IDOS module DPM instruments Zero Span to do a zero and span calibration Abort Zero Span to stop the calibration History to show the last calibration date span date and the overload history Refer to Chapter 4 Software Setup This gives data about the SiCalPro software version and the instrument it communicates with Software Serial No the serial number of the instrument Issue date the software version date Language the software language specified in Setup gt Language Type the instrument type Edition Full or Demo You can use a Demo version 30 times Internet Copy Yes or No An internet copy can send data to an internet server Refer to Chapter 3 Certificate Layout To set the Header offset 1 to 10 for your certificates If you use preprinted paper set a value that stops the first line of the certificate overwriting standard text and logos 1 Certificate starts on line 1 Certificate To set up standard header and footer text for New certificates Header Header Footer text goes above the Results section footer text goes below the Results section Set the applicable text On or Off and click on Update User Names To set up user names 1 to 10 for the Certificate function To change a name highlight the text and overwrite it To set a default name for New certificates use the Active User buttons a V File C
19. 32 communications between the computer and the instrument OK Port settings correct instrument ONLINE No communication Instrument OFFLINE Failed Port settings power supply or connections are not correct Modem Settings To use this menu the communications must be OFFLINE Set the applicable values for COMS port Telephone Number with area codes but no space characters Modem Usage Dialling Mode Result Code Format Refer to Chapter 3 instruments Setup There is a standard set of options plus special options for the different Change Password To set change or remove the password for menu Certificate Passwords are case sensitive Default no password You must confirm a New Password Use the tab key or click on an available option Enter New Password Re enter New Password Remove Password No vw If you lose your password contact us at www gesensing com Getting started 2 7 Issue 1 Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Menu Heading Options Description Setup gt To set and or see configuration options for the connected instrument set an instrument certificate number for example the last calibration certificate set applicable special instrument options DPI 104 Daisy Chain If you have more than one DPI 104 instrument in a network these options are available Abort Daisy Chain to stop daisy chain communications Set Auto Address to set addresses
20. Display Mode Test Leak Test Graphic Leak Duration Logging Interval E seconds Required Number of Records CANCEL Figure 5 6 Example display Logging set up 2 The Log Type Timed or Keyed Event and leak settings Leak Duration and Logging Interval are part of the instrument set up e PC6 instruments To change the Event and Leak settings use the instrument Menu button See Section 5 2 1 e DPI 104 and IDOS module DPM instruments To change the Event and Leak settings use menu Setup gt Setup gt Configuration Chapter 4 bh For Log Leak Select Log N For Display Mode Select Graphic or Text Figure 5 7 shows the difference between the two options 3 Set the applicable Number of Records a vw 4 To accept the settings click on OK 5 In the window that opens set a file name and file location for the log file and click on OK gt Figure 5 7 shows the type of display that you see and use for each option Graphic or Text specified in step 2 Menu operations Issue 1 Button options Log Note Figure 5 7 shows the displays when the Log Type is Keyed records are made with the EVENT button If the Log Type is Timed the EVENT button is greyed out EVENT Log Type Keyed only Each time you select this key you make a record of the instrument values START To start the sequence of records STOP To stop the sequence of records You get the
21. GE Sensing SiCalPro Monitor and control software User manual K0452 Monitoring in Graphical Form SicalPro Monitor amp Control Software 2 03 Mode File Log Certificate R5232 DPI104 SetUp Units Bottom Line Unit Mode Communication Status Issue 1 Safety Copyright Trademarks Before you use the SiCalPro software program make sure that you read and understand all the related data This includes the applicable local safety procedures the instructions for the equipment you are using with the software and this publication When you use equipment with this software make sure that it is serviceable and that it is in its normal condition for safe operation Before you start an operation or procedure in this publication make sure that you have the necessary skills if necessary with qualifications from an approved training establishment Follow good engineering practice at all times 2008 General Electric Company All rights reserved The SiCalPro software uses a National Instruments LabWindows CVI Run Time Engine 2008 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft Excel and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries InstallShield is a registered trademark and service mark of InstallShield Software Corporation i
22. PI 104 IDOS DPM Web address Agreed with the system administrator The server location to which the SiCalPro software sends the data Example http SERVER NAME sicalpro extract asp Password Agreed with the system administrator A password that is sent with the instrument data to the server To see the data the other user must know the approved Password and the Serial Number for the instrument File Update rate The rate in seconds at which data is sent to the web address Screen Refresh rate The rate at which the internet page is refreshed Maximum no of records The number of records to display on the internet display 2 When the nternet data is set up correctly the software sends the instrument data to the specified web address The instrument data includes the approved password and the instrument serial number To see the instrument data on the internet page correctly the display and printer properties must have these settings Display resolution Screen size Set to 1024 x 768 Specified Printer Set the output orientation to landscape In portrait the right hand side of the display is cut off Refer to your computer instructions or contact your system administrator 3 5 Issue 1 When instrument data is available use these steps to log in 1 Type in the internet path to view the data Example http SERVER NAME sicalpro login asp 2 On the login display type in the approved Password and
23. Timed The Log function makes records at the specified time intervals Seconds minutes hours or days Because the interval is for Timed and Leak operations set Leak duration gt Timed interval Leak The Log and Certificate functions use the specified Leak duration to do a Leak Test Set Leak duration gt Timed interval 4 3 Issue 1 4 3 Set a certificate number 4 4 IDOS DPM instruments Zero and Span 4 4 All the other settings Alarm Set the Low and High alarm values Resolution Low Normal or High Set the resolution that the simulation display uses for the pressure reading The Resolution changes by a factor of 10 ADC Sample C ADC Sample Count Set the number of samples taken in each average Default 25 samples Baud Rate The data transmission rate for the instrument in bits per second Usually this is 9600 Stop Bits To indicate the end of a data word Usually this is set to 1 3 To accept the settings click on Update Settings and wait for the software to make the changes to the instrument 4 To close the window click on Exit You can set a certificate number for an instrument for example to keep a record of the last calibration certificate 1 In the menu bar click on Setup gt Setup gt Instrument Certificate Number 2 Type in the applicable text and numeric characters 3 To accept the settings click on OK There are three calibration options fo
24. alibration Test Instrument Details 12345678901 234567890 Certificate No CERTB123456789 e Description 123 Date Oflssue 27 01 2008 Range Range 123 to 1234567890 Leak Rate Spec 4 000 be second Standard Instrument Details SerialNo 2288972 o E View Leak Description A Description 2288972 Header Header Line 1 y gt Header Line 2 ERE Results Figure 5 17 Example display Edit sequence Normal or Leak 3 Make the applicable changes to the certificate data 4 To see the original calibration data click on Stored Data You cannot change it 5 To complete the Certificate operation go back to the Menu operations Certificate of Calibration display and use the applicable button options View Print Cert Save Cancel See below 5 19 Issue 1 Button options View To see the calibration certificate with all the specified Normal Leak data This includes your setting for Certificate Layout in menu 5 5 6 Certificates View 5 20 before you print Procedure View Setup Table 2 2 Use View before you use Print Cert Print Cert To print the calibration certificate to the default printer for your computer The file prints immediately Save To save the calibration certificate Set an applicable file name and file location This function makes two files txt and cer Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display To make sure a certificate prints c
25. ata Setup Panel To go back to step 3 Figure 5 11 and make changes to the data Main Cert Panel To go back to the Certificate of Calibration display Figure 5 10 Certificate Data Instrument Reading Applied Pressure Instrument Error Error ZFS outside Accuracy Statement bar bar bar amo 0 005 0 005 0025 Pressure Reading CAE A ety anel Setup Panel _ A M HT O O O 9 E R M 9 el Tl __ 2A y Main Cert Panel Figure 5 12 Example display Certificate Data Normal certificate with Stored Data 5 For each calibration point set an applicable Instrument Reading value The software calculates the error values Instrument Error Error FS and the highlight moves to the next row To calculate the error values the software uses the Full Scale range Figure 5 11 and the Accuracy FS Table 5 1 Issue 1 If the Instrument Reading and the Applied Pressure are not in the specified limit the calibration entry has a Outside Accuracy Statement 6 If necessary you can delete an Instrument Reading value and set a new value You can also use the Setup Panel and Main Cert Panel buttons to make changes to your certificate data 7 If necessary do step 5 again for the applicable calibration points 8 To complete the Certificate operation go back to the Certificate of Calibration display F
26. bose Mode If you have communication problems with the modem try the alternative Terse Mode 4 To accept the settings click on Update Settings and wait for the software to make the changes 5 To start using the modem click on OFFLINE A modem status panel shows the telephone number your are dialling and the communication status 6 To close the modem connection click on ONLINE Note If there is a communications failure or if you click on QUIT to close the program this also disconnects the modem Instrument communications 3 5 Instrument data on the internet 3 5 1 Set up the data from the instrument 3 5 2 Log in to see the instrument data Instrument communications Issue 1 For the internet option only Contact us at www gesensing com This option lets you send a 2 line instrument display in real time to a specified data file on an internet server Another user can then use the internet to log in and monitor the data Note This software is only available for Windows NT networks that support Active Server Pages ASP For correct operation the software installation for the computer and the internet server must occur together Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the software You must set up the computer with the instrument connection to send the instrument data to the internet 1 On the menu bar click on Setup gt Internet and set the applicable values Where PC6 Pro D
27. cedure Export To export a calibration procedure to a PC6 instrument The instrument must be ONLINE and it must be in the correct menu to import a file Refer to the instrument user manual Save To save the procedure to a cal file Exit To go back to the normal display Refer to Chapter 6 Edit To change a calibration procedure file cal When the changes are complete click on the applicable button Print Export Save Exit 2 10 Getting started Chapter 3 Instrument communications 3 1 Introduction This chapter gives a description of these items e how to make the RS232 connections to an instrument e how to set up the RS232 communications and use the test function e how to set up modem communications with an instrument e internet option how you can send instrument data to an internet server 3 2 Connections to Caution To prevent electrical damage when you D g y the instrument connect or disconnect the RS232 connection on your computer make sure the instrument power is set to off Each instrument has an 8 way circular miniature connector To connect an instrument to the 9 way D type RS232 communication port on your computer use an applicable cable Figure 3 1 Power supply connector Not applicable to PC6 instruments 8 way connector 9 way D type connector instrument computer Figure 3 1 Example RS232 connection instrument to computer For the applicable connection instructions
28. curacy as a AV percentage of the specified full scale FS range Header Enter up to two lines of header text to go above the Results section of the certificate Standard header text is set in menu Setup gt Certificate Header Footer See Table 2 2 Footer Enter up to four lines of footer text to go below the Results section of the certificate Standard footer text is set in menu Setup gt Certificate Header Footer See Table 2 2 User Name Enter a name to go on the certificate Calibrated by You can set a standard user name in menu Setup gt User Names See Table 2 2 Menu operations 5511 Issue 1 5 5 3 Certificates with Stored Data Procedure Stored Data Normal 5 12 Description Figure 5 11 Button options You can use Stored Data to make a calibration certificate Normal or Leak with data you have saved or imported e log files from menu Log See Section 5 4 OR e Imp files from a PC6 instrument menu File gt Import See Section 5 3 3 To make a Normal calibration certificate with Stored Data 1 In Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 9 Set the Certificate Type to Normal In Figure 5 10 Click on Stored Data A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name log or imp from the list and click on OK gt See Figure 5 11 The software uses this data to set the Range on Figure 5 10 lt also uses the ran
29. e or DVD ROM drive 1 2 Install SiCalPro Before you install the software close all other Windows software applications 1 Installation Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive Note If your computer is not set up to open a CD automatically you must open the file from the CD yourself Double click the file setup exe When the InstallShield Wizard opens on your computer follow the on screen instructions To prevent error messages we recommend that you do not change the default directories C sicalpro C WINNT sytem32 CVIRTE C Program Files National Instruments To install the National Instruments LabWindows CVI Run Time Engine the installation can include these steps Insert Source Click on Cancel To use the SiCalPro software the Device Drivers CD is not necessary Installation Complete Click on Finish To use the SiCalPro software there is no additional activation 1 1 Issue 1 1 3 After installation 1 4 Remove the SiCalPro software 1 2 When the installation is complete you can do the following Chapter 2 Start the SiCalPro software You can run more than one copy of the software at the same time one for each instrument connected to the computer Chapter 3 Connect the applicable instrument or instruments to your computer Caution To prevent electrical damage when you connect or disconnect the RS232 connection on your computer make sure the instrument power is set to o
30. e programs are set in Setup gt File Convert Path Convert File Type Excel Starts the Microsoft Excel program and puts the data into the default file SICALPRO XLS new data replaces old data To keep the data save the file with a different filename and or save it to another directory Note SICALPRO XLS must stay in the default file location Convert File Type Word Starts the Microsoft Word program and saves the data in the file doc is your original filename If necessary you can change the filename and move it to another file location Log To make a permanent record of the instrument operation normal Log or Leak Test To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE The data is collected in a Text or Graphic window format The Log Type Timed or Keyed does not affect Leak Test operations Log opens the Logging Set up window Refer to Section 5 4 PC6 instruments Timed or Keyed Timed Logging Interval and Leak Duration are all set with the instrument Menu button Refer to the instrument user manual To do a Leak Test set the instrument to show Leak Start Set Time Exit DPI 104 IDOS module DPM instruments Timed or Keyed Timed Logging Interval and Leak Duration are all set in menu Setup gt Setup gt Configuration Refer to Chapter 4 Certificate To set up and control the calibration certificates for an instrument In menu Setup you can set up a password for this function Y
31. ed interval e All the other settings DPI 104 instrument functions refer to the instrument user manual BI Instrument configuration Issue 1 4 2 3 Configuration IDOS DPM instruments Button options Procedure Instrument configuration 3 To accept the settings click on Update Settings and wait for the software to make the changes to the instrument 4 To close the window click on Cancel Figure 4 3 shows an example display for the DPM configuration window The IDOS module is almost the same DPM Unit configuration DPM S N El Reset Zero ADC SampleC 5 le Event Timed Bn Seconds Y cae Leak El Seconds Y Baud Rate 1200 vi Stop Bits z v om Figure 4 3 Example display Instrument configuration IDOS DPM Instruments You cannot change the settings white in the top half of this window To change the units use menu Units Exit To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display Update Settings To make the changes to the instrument Reset Zero To do a permanent zero offset to the instrument You can change all the options or values shown in blue 1 Click on the applicable option or value 2 Use a or v to change the options or values e Event and Leak settings These are SiCalPro software functions for menu Log and Certificate Refer to Chapter 5 Event Keyed or Timed Keyed The Log function uses a key press to make a record
32. ely Save To save the calibration certificate the certificate must include Stored or Live Data Set an applicable file name and file location This function makes two files txt and cer Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display Certificate Of Calibration Test Instrument Details Ser J Certificate No Description Date Of Issue a 2012008 Range Accuracy FS EES Standard Instrument Details Serial No 2286972 Accuracyl FS 0 050 view Description Header Header Line 1 Print Cert Header Line 2 Results 5 Stored Data Live Data as Footer Footer Line 1 Footer Line 2 Footer Line 3 Footer Line 4 UserName User 2 Cancel Figure 5 10 Example display Certificate of calibration 4 Set the necessary data e the Test and Standard Instrument data See Table 5 1 e the Stored Data See Section 5 5 3 or Live Data See Section 5 5 4 When the Stored Data Live Data procedures are complete you come back to this display You can use the button related to your initial selection Stored Data Live Data and the other buttons If necessary you can make more changes Menu operations Issue 1 Table 5 1 Data for the Certificate of calibration Heading Description Options Test Instrument Details The data for the instrument you are calibrating Serial No Enter the serial number and a descrip
33. ertificate gt Delete A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name cer from the list and click on OK 3 Delete File Yes No To accept the Delete File option click on Yes This deletes the cer and the related txt file 5 22 Menu operations Chapter 6 Calibration procedures for PC 6 instruments 6 1 Introduction Use this menu option to set up the calibration procedures you want to use with a PC6 instrument These functions are available e New To make a new calibration procedure e Edit To change a calibration procedure saved in a cal file You can use these functions to Print Export or Save a calibration procedure 6 2 New calibration To make a New calibration procedure procedures 1 Use menu Calibration gt New gt See Figure 6 1 New Calibration Procedure File Name Serial No Description Type Indicator Accuracy FS C 0 025 Range 0 00 to 20 00 ba vw 2 400 to 22000 m y CP Deisis it Number of Cal Points 2 Settext Set Vacuum Pressure Export Paints Up So C 2 Points Down 0 jo ane Cal point SN Value 3 0 000 bar Text 1 o Figure 6 1 Example display New calibration procedure 2 Set the necessary data for the Test Instrument and the Calibration Points See Table 6 1 3 To complete the calibration procedure use the applicable button options Print Export
34. ff Chapter 4 Set up and use the software with the applicable instruments If it is necessary to remove the software from a computer there are two programs to remove SiCalPro and the related Real Time Engine Use these steps to remove each program from your computer 1 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button and select Settings gt Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs Select the software program SiCalPro or National Instruments Software and select the Remove option Follow the on screen instructions Installation Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 Introduction This chapter gives a description of these items e the procedure to start the SiCalPro software the start up displays the procedure to set a different language the menu structure and options 2 2 Start the You can run more than one copy of the software at the same software time one for each instrument connected to the computer 2 2 1 General start up 1 On the Windows task bar click on the Start button and procedure select Programs gt SiCalPro gt SiCalPro SicalPro Monitor amp Control Software 2 03 Mode File Log Certificate R5232 DPI1045etUp Units Bottom Line OFFLINE Figure 2 1 Example display OFFLINE 2 Connect the instrument to a RS232 communications port on your computer Refer to Chapter 3 Caution To prevent electrical damage when you connect or disconnect the RS232 connection on your computer make
35. ge data to calculate the calibration errors OK To accept the data or accept changes to the data and continue to the next display See Figure 5 12 You can come back to this display and make more changes during the calibration If you make no changes use OK to go back to Figure 5 10 Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to step 2 you can make another file selection If you accept the file but come back to change the data Cance shows Figure 5 10 Certificate Unit Parameters gt Instrument Type Indicator ps Transmitter 0 000 320 000 E agooo fbar y y 4 000 0 000 20 b E b go Figure 5 11 Example display Certificate Unit Parameters Normal certificate with Stored Data E 3 E 3 3 Set the applicable values for the Stored Data Enter a new value or use A Y Menu operations Issue 1 Button options Figure 5 12 Menu operations For a Transducer or Transmitter Set the Zero and Full Scale Range For an Indicator Set these items e Resolution Maximum This is set by the instrument that made the file e Zero and Full Scale values for Range The default values are set by the instrument that made the file Permitted values 1 bar 14 5 psi to FS range Values greyed out Set by the instrument that made the file or not applicable 4 To accept the settings click on OK gt See Figure 5 12 Prev Next To highlight a row and change the d
36. igure 5 10 and use the applicable button options View Print Cert Save Cancel Procedure To make a Leak calibration certificate with Stored Data Stored Data Leak 4 Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 9 Set the Certificate Type to Leak In Figure 5 10 Click on Stored Data A file selection window opens 2 l necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name log or imp from the list and click on OK gt See Figure 5 13 Leak Results gt 141038 141048 170108 170108 Figure 5 13 Example display Leak Results 5 13 Example display Leak Results Leak certificate with Stored Data 3 You cannot change this display To close the file click on OK gt See Figure 5 10 If the Instrument Leak Rate is more than the Leak Rate Spec the certificate shows FAILED 4 If applicable make changes to your certificate data See Table 5 1 5 To complete the Certificate operation use the applicable button options View Print Cert Save Cancel 5 14 Menu operations Issue 1 5 5 4 Certificates with Live Data Procedure Live Data Normal Description Figure 5 14 Button options Menu operations You can make a Normal or Leak calibration certificate with Live Data Make sure the instrument is set up correctly refer to the instrument user manual and make sure it is ONLINE To make a Normal calibration certificate with Live Data 1 In Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 9 Set the Ce
37. n the United States and or other countries Issue 1 Software purpose Registration iii The SiCalPro software is a virtual instrument panel that lets you control and or monitor a range of GE instruments from your computer Modem and internet facilities are available The software works with these instruments e PC6 IDOS PC6 IS pressure calibrator monitor output control the instrument change the configuration DPI 104 DPI 104 IS pressure indicator monitor output change the configuration monitor a set of units Safe area only up to 99 in a daisy chain e IDOS pressure module IDOS module monitor output set tare set the zero span e Digital pressure module DPM monitor output set tare set the zero span You can also use the software for these tasks e Save records of the instrument operation in log files You can then see and or print the results as text or as a graph e Design save and print a calibration certificate This can use live data or data from saved log files e Convert data files to xls and doc format e PC6 IDOS PC6 IS only For applicable units under test UUT set up or change a calibration procedure The UUT can then import the new procedure file The SiCalPro software is automatically registered when you purchase it The copy of the software that you receive will work with all the instruments specified at the time of purchase Note To use the software it must have the
38. necessary pressure to the instrument and click on Take Reading The software calculates the error values Instrument Error Error FS and the highlight moves to the next row To calculate the error values the software uses the Full Scale range Figure 5 11 and the Accuracy FS Table 5 1 If the Instrument Reading and the Applied Pressure are not in the specified limit the calibration entry has a Outside Accuracy Statement 5 If necessary you can delete an Instrument Reading value and set a new value You can also use the Setup Panel and Main Cert Panel buttons to make changes to your certificate data Note You cannot change the specified Accuracy FS after a Live calibration sequence 6 If necessary do step 4 again for the applicable calibration points 7 To complete the Certificate operation go back to the Certificate of Calibration display Figure 5 10 and use the applicable button options View Print Cert Save Cancel Procedure The leak settings Leak Duration and Logging Interval are part Live Data Leak of the instrument set up e PCG instruments To change the Leak settings use the instrument Menu button See Section 5 2 1 e DPI 104 and IDOS module DPM instruments To change the Leak settings use menu Setup gt Setup gt Configuration Chapter 4 The software uses the specified Leak Duration and Logging Interval to set the number of records Minimum
39. of Calibration display Figure 5 10 and use the applicable button options View Print Cert Save Cancel 5 18 Menu operations Issue 1 5 5 5 Edit calibration certificates You can use the Edit function to change these items ona Normal or Leak calibration certificate Test Instrument Details Description Certificate No Accuracy FS on a Normal certificate Leak Rate Spec on a Leak certificate Note If you change the Accuracy FS or the Leak Rate Spec the change goes on the certificate The results do not change in the Stored Data Procedure 1 Edit certificates 5 Certificate Unit Parameters Standard Instrument Details Description Certificate format Header Footer text and User Name Use menu Certificate gt Edit A file selection window opens If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name cer from the list and click on OK gt See Figure 5 17 Certificate Of Calibration Test Instrument Details hi 2345678901 234567830 Certificate No CERT 1234567890 Desorption 123 Date Of Issue 24 01 2008 1 000 to 20 000 bar Accuracyi FS 2 me n Standard Instrument Details vd 4 0000 0 00000 Nor mal Serial No 2288972 Accuracy FS 0 050 View Full Scale 20 0000 20 00000 Description A Description 2288972 Header Header Line 1 A Header Line 2 Pitak Live Data J Save Cancel Centficate Of C
40. of records Refer to Chapter 3 Units DPI 104 and IDOS module DPM instruments only To change the instrument s pressure units to another unit on the list mbar psi MPa To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE UNIT 1 IDOS module DPM instruments only Two pressure units specified in UNIT 2 menu Setup gt Units Bottom Line DPI 104 instruments OR Function IDOS module DPM instruments To set the value for the bottom graph that you see in menu Mode gt Monitor gt Graphical The pressure units are the same as in menu Units Maximum Maximum pressure Minimum Minimum pressure Percentage Pressure as a percentage of the full scale output Switch DPI 104 instruments only Pressure values to open close a switch Tare IDOS module DPM instruments only Tare pressure Temperature IDOS module DPM instruments only C values from the instrument sensor Getting started 2 9 Issue 1 Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Menu Heading Description Options Calibration procedure PC6 instruments only To set up and control the calibration procedures for an instrument New To set up a new calibration procedure This includes File Name Test Instrument Details Calibration Point Details and related text to give procedure instructions When the procedure is complete click on the applicable button Print Export Save Exit See below Print To print the pro
41. onvert Path To set up the file paths for the Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word programs lf you use menu File gt Convert the SiCalPro software uses the specified locations to find these programs Language To change the default language for the software Note For correct operation make sure you are using the same language on the instrument 2 8 Getting started Issue 1 Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Menu Heading Description Options Units IDOS module DPM instruments only To set up two more pressure units User defined unit 1 or unit 2 text Up to 6 characters User defined unit 1 or unit 2 conversion factor An applicable value that changes the pressure in bar to another pressure unit To update the standard Units list on the menu bar Save the new units If aname is already used by a standard unit the new unit is ignored Note These units are only available in the SiCalPro software They are not saved in the instrument If you use the software on more than one computer set up the new units in each copy Internet Optional software for a Windows NT network that supports Active Server Pages contact us at www gesensing com This option lets you send instrument display data to an internet server Another user can then use the internet to log in and monitor the data You must set applicable values for Web address Password File Update rate Screen Refresh rate Maximum no
42. option to save the available records before the window closes Cancel or Abort To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display Log text display in real time c sicalpro data 08011 7 104LogT exta log DPI104 20 bar g 12 58 25 617 0 Menu operations 2288972 17 01 2008 mbar 894 0 199 h mbar Max 894 lt Logging Graphical Form DPI104 20 barg 2288972 5 mbar 894 Max lt e 12 5015 17 01 2008 8940 Max L T No Recchi 4 Figure 5 7 Example display Log Text or Graphic Procedure Leak Test 6 To start a set of records click on START gt Log Type Keyed Click on EVENT to make each record When you reach the number of records specified in step 3 you get a Logging message File stored Log Type Timed The software uses the specified Logging Interval until it reaches the number of records specified in step 3 You get a Logging message File stored 7 When you get the Logging message click on OK The normal display is available again Note PC6 instruments only The instrument display must show Leak Start Set Time Exit Refer to the instrument user manual 1 For Log Leak Select Leak Test 2 For Display Mode Select Graphic or Text Figure 5 8 shows the difference between the two options 3 To accept the settings click on OK 5 7 Issue 1 Note The software uses the specified Leak Duration and Logging Inter
43. orrectly you can use the View button in these menu options e menu Certificate gt New Section 5 5 2 gt See Figure 5 10 menu Certificate gt Edit Section 5 5 5 gt See Figure 5 17 View Certificate Layout 4 E xj Certificate Of Calibration Test Instrunent Details Serial No 12345678901234567890 Certificate No CERT123 Description A Description 123 Date of Issue 124701721 Range 1 000 to 20 000 bar Accuracy FS 72 000 Standard Instrument Details Serial No 22288972 Accuracy FS Description A Description 2288972 Header Line 1 Header Line 2 Results Instrument Applied Instrument Reading Pressure Error Figure 5 18 Example display Certificate View option 1 When all the data is set up Section 5 5 2 or 5 5 5 click on the View button to see the contents of the certificate gt See Figure 5 18 2 To make more changes to the data or to change the Certificate Layout click on Cancel 3 To change your setting for the Certificate Layout go to menu Setup Table 2 2 It is not necessary to leave the Certificate function 4 When the content and the layout are correct click on the Print Cert button Menu operations Issue 1 5 5 7 Print a certificate You can use one of these options to print a certificate Option 1 1 Option 2 mb Menu operations Go to one of these menus For a New certificate menu Certificate gt New Section 5 5 2 gt See Figure 5 10
44. ou can also set standard header footer text set a standard adjustment to the printed layout set a standard user name for Calibrated by New Two certificate options Normal or Leak Type in the Test and Standard instrument data add certificate headers footers and a user name use Sfored data log or imp files or Live data from an ONLINE instrument You can View Print or Save the certificate The Save function makes two files cer and txt Refer to Section 5 5 Edit To change a certificate Note It is not possible to change these items Test Instrument Details Range Standard Instrument Details Serial No Accuracy Results Stored Data 2 6 Getting started Issue 1 Menu Heading Options Table 2 2 Menu Bar Functions Continued Description Print To print a certificate to the default printer for your computer Refer to Section 5 5 Delete To delete a certificate This deletes the cer and the related txt file with a two step approval RS232 To set up the RS232 communications and do tests for correct operation or to set up communications for a modem The modem facility lets you communicate with an instrument through the telephone system Config To set up the communications between the SiCalPro software and the RS232 port used by the instrument for example COM1 The settings must be correct for the instrument Refer to Chapter 3 Test To do a test for RS2
45. r the IDOS module DPM instruments in menu Setup gt Setup gt Zero Span with password protection To do a zero and span calibration Abort Zero Span To stop the zero or span calibration History To show the last calibration date span date and the overload history To use these menu options the instrument must be ONLINE Instrument configuration Issue 1 Procedure Use this function only in the correct calibration conditions for Zero Span the instrument 4 5 DPI 104 instruments Daisy chain Instrument configuration e An applicable pressure standard primary or secondary e A stable temperature environment e Applicable special conditions Refer to the instrument user manual Note Note GE can provide a calibration service that is traceable to international standards 1 In the menu bar click on Setup gt Setup gt Zero Span gt 2 In the Password window enter the last four digits of the instrument serial number and click on OK The display shows the applicable instructions to complete the Zero calibration 3 When the Zero calibration is complete click on OK The display shows the applicable instructions to complete the Span calibration 4 When the Span calibration is complete click on OK Note The SiCalPro software can only complete a Span calibration on a DPM instrument if the temperature is 10 to 30 50 to 86 F and Span is 5 of the full scale value If you ha
46. r to Table 2 2 To set a password for the Certificate menu select Setup gt Change Password See Table 2 2 If you set a password you must enter the password the first time you want to use a Certificate function the password is case sensitive You do not have to enter it again unless you close down the software The starting procedure for a New calibration certificate Normal or Leak is almost the same Note If you are going to use Live Data make sure the instrument is set up correctly refer to the instrument user manual and make sure it is ONLINE 1 Use menu Certificate gt New gt See Figure 5 9 9 Leak De S Figure 5 9 Example display Certificate Type selection 2 Set the certificate type Normal or Leak 3 Click on Select gt See Figure 5 10 5 9 Issue 1 5 10 Button options Stored Data To make a Normal or Leak calibration certificate Normal Leak with data you have saved or imported See Section 5 5 3 Live Data To make a Normal or Leak calibration certificate with Live Data from an ONLINE instrument See Section 5 5 4 View To see the calibration certificate with all the specified data This includes your setting for Certificate Layout in menu Setup Table 2 2 Use View before you use Print Cert Print Cert To print the calibration certificate to the default printer for your computer the certificate must include Stored or Live Data The file prints immediat
47. re set up correctly in menu Set Up gt File Convert Path 1 Use menu File gt Convert A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name from the list and click on OK gt See Figure 5 5 Convert SicalPro File Format Si 9 e SSICALPRO data LEAK1 imp Convert File Type H X OK Word Cancel Figure 5 5 Example display Convert window 3 Select one of the options Excel or Word and click on OK gt See Option 1 Option 2 Convert File Type Excel Starts the Microsoft Excel program and puts the data into the default file SICALPRO XLS new data replaces old data To keep the data save the file with a different file name and or save it to another directory Note SICALPRO XLS must stay in the default file location Convert File Type Word Starts the Microsoft Word program and saves the data in the file doc is your original file name If necessary you can change the file name and or move it to another file location 5 5 Issue 1 5 4 Log operations 5 6 Starting procedure Procedure Log Menu Log makes a permanent record of the instrument operation normal Log or Leak Test To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE The data is collected in a Text or Graphic window format Figure 5 7 1 Use menu Log gt See Figure 5 6 Laing Set UD gt gt gt Log Type timed
48. refer to the user manuals for the instrument and the computer Instrument communications 3 1 Issue 1 3 3 Set up the RS232 communications 3 3 1 RS232 configuration procedure To use this software with an attached instrument you must set up the necessary data for the PC Port Configuration Figure 3 2 To make sure it is working correctly use the test function 1 On the menu bar click on RS232 gt Config Figure 3 2 shows the window that opens PC Port Configuration Select Instrument Settings Figure 3 2 Example display PC port configuration 2 Set the applicable values COMS port The RS232 communications port that the instrument is using Usually this is COM1 To use a computer to monitor more than one instrument at a time you must have more than one RS232 communications port Baud Rate The data transmission rate for the instrument in bits per second Usually this is 9600 Note For the IDOS module the baud rate is 19200 for PC6 and DPM instruments it is possible to set different rates refer to the instrument settings Stop Bits To indicate the end of a data word Usually this is set to 1 For PC6 and DPM instruments it is possible to have 2 stop bits refer to the instrument settings CTS Clear to Send A signal to indicate that the computer is ready to receive data Usually this is set to ON 3 To accept the settings click on OK and wait for the software to make the changes
49. rtificate Type to Normal In Figure 5 10 Click on Live Data gt See Figure 5 14 The software uses this data to set the Range on Figure 5 10 and the calibration points nstrument Reading values on Figure 5 15 It also uses the range data to calculate the calibration errors OK To accept the data or accept changes to the data and continue to the next display Figure 5 15 You can come back to this display and make more changes during the calibration If you make no changes use OK to go back to Figure 5 10 Cancel To cancel close the operation and go back to the Certificate of Calibration display Figure 5 10 Certificate Unit Parameters adl afo oo bar af apoo oar Full Scale EEN J20 000 fba E o Figure 5 14 Example display Certificate Unit Parameters Normal certificate with Live Data 2 Set the applicable values for the attached instrument Enter a new value or use A V For a Transducer or Transmitter Set the Zero and Full Scale values for Output and Range For an Indicator Set these items e Resolution Maximum 5 decimal places 5 15 Issue 1 5 16 Description Figure 5 15 Button options e Zero and Full Scale values for Range Permitted values 1 bar 14 5 psi to FS range e No of Points number of calibration points for Vacuum Only available if the Zero range value is negative 0 1 to 1 bar 14 5 psi AND No of Points number of calibration
50. serial number for each instrument you want to use it with To add a new instrument please contact us at www gesensing com Issue 1 Table of Contents Safet AA AR MOR AAA oe Pee RA Mee teas ee ii RO YIN Mees de Seca ne eased tad ane Sh dia le de AEE ii E EE EA a A ii Software PUIPOSEs chee Be eevee ee abe ose a a sus eeu iii ROO TAO A earn bake A hea ges Bates Bates iii Table e sln a cert ate ante aes Stein Sent odin Valea ty ee a ata cs iv Chapter 1 Installation 1 1 System Specification cs 2 265225 rinus 0 R R eee RR RR RR K RR R R RRR aba RR R R N 1 1 1 2 Install SiCalPro sofware ce e e e e e e e es 1 1 1 3 After installati0N oia ar oe ewan cas Gave ae SA we eens 1 2 1 4 Remove the SiCalPro software e x e e e e es 1 2 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 Introduction cia Cea eased rada 2 1 2 2 Start the Sonal Gwe doses kets is a ii ed 2 1 2 2 1 General start up procedure ts a We iam oti ere ide lk Peek ee eat at 2 1 2 2 2 Start up Program group cavas See ws the Wicd Be ey PORE Reha ad 2 2 2 2 0 Stat up DIS Sida dit 2 2 2 2 4 Start up Language Vita ia A eS ce ada 2 4 2 3 The menu options scree ieri E R Y rene led Dad Ed eee E A TR N NT R 5 2 4 Chapter 3 Instrument communications Sed UTERO CANCUN an oe oa A A A A A eA 3 1 3 2 Connections to the instrument xs x x e x x e cee eee 3 1 3 3 Set up the RS232 communications 00 x e eee eee 3 2 3 3 1 RS232 configuration procedure
51. splay 5 3 2 Delete files 1 Use menu File gt Delete A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name from the list and click on OK gt 3 Delete File Yes No To accept the Delete File option click on Yes 5 3 3 Import files PC6 instruments only Use this option to import a log file imp from a connected PC6 instrument The imp files can contain data from a completed calibration procedure or normal log data bh Connect the PC6 instrument and click on ONLINE 2 Use the file export procedure for the PC6 instrument Refer to the instrument user manual Procedure 3 Use the SiCalPro software menu File gt Import A file selection window opens 4 Select a file name from the list and click on OK 5 4 Menu operations Issue 1 5 3 4 Print files 5 3 5 Convert files Menu operations Procedure Option 1 Option 2 1 Use menu File gt Print A file selection window opens 2 If necessary select a different Directory Then select a file name log imp mon from the list and click on OK gt The file prints to the default printer for your computer as unformatted text If the output is incorrect adjust the printer settings or use the option File gt View gt Graphical gt Print Use this option to convert a file log imp mon to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word format Note Make sure the file paths for these programs a
52. sure the instrument power is set to off 3 To start communication between the SiCalPro software and the instrument click on OFFLINE Getting started 2 1 Issue 1 2 2 2 Start up Program Figure 2 2 shows the program group Start gt Programs gt group SiCalPro NILWCVIRTE This re installs the Run Time Engine SiCalPro This starts the SiCalPro software If you right click on this option you can make a shortcut to put on your desktop vbdde This starts a server connection to use the software over a computer network cT NILWCYIRTES11 Hi SicalPro E vbdde Figure 2 2 SiCalPro program group 2 2 3 Start up Displays When you start the software Figure 2 3 gives an example of Item 1 2 3 the OFFLINE window that opens for each type of instrument Table 2 1 Key to Figure 2 3 Description Menu bar All instruments To select a task from a menu list There is a standard set of menu options plus special options for the different instruments Refer to Section 2 3 Analogue pressure gauge PC6 IDOS module DPM instruments only To show the pressure values measured by the instrument Simulation display and keypad PC6 instruments only To simulate the display and control functions on the instrument The keypad is not available greyed out in MONITOR mode 4 Maximum and Minimum All To show the maximum and minimum pressures measured by the instrument 5 Unit mode
53. t Mode on the software display shows Daisy Chain If necessary you can move the selection window to one side and make other selections later To close the window click on Cancel To work with the specified DPI 104 instrument click on ONLINE You continue to work with the specified instrument until you choose another instrument stop the communications or close the software Instrument configuration 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Mode operations 5 2 1 Control Mode Menu operations Chapter 5 Menu operations This chapter gives a description of the standard menu items e the Mode menu Control or Monitor e the File menu to work with your log imp mon files View Delete Import Print and Convert e the Log menu to save your Log and Leak Test files e the Certificate menu to set up and control your calibration certificates New Edit Print Delete Menu Mode Control or Monitor sets the operations that are available with an instrument To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE The default mode of operation is Monitor Text mode This shows the instrument output on a normal SiCalPro display Figure 2 3 Use menu Mode gt Control gt See Figure 5 1 Only PC6 instruments can use Control mode The MENU UP DOWN ENTER PRINT LOG and ON OFF buttons are available to simulate operations on the instrument keypad Figure 5 1 PC6 Pro Ha coy V e PRINT LOG ON OFF CONTROL Figure 5
54. the instrument Serial Number 3 6 Instrument communications 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Configuration Set or show settings 4 2 1 Configuration PC6 instruments Chapter 4 Instrument configuration This chapter gives a description of these items e the instrument configuration options in menu Setup gt Setup gt Configuration Where PC6 Pro DPI 104 IDOS DPM the procedure to set an instrument certificate number e the special instrument options Zero and Span IDOS module DPM Daisy chain DPI 104 If you want to set or see the configuration settings for an instrument use menu Setup gt Setup gt Configuration To use this menu the instrument must be ONLINE Figure 4 1 shows an example display for the PC6 configuration window PC6 Pro Unit configuration PCE S N Language Resolution Temperature Comp Ris232Status Log status Unit Serial No Unit Type Minimum Maximum Overload Range limits Accuracy Figure 4 1 Example display Instrument configuration PC6 Instruments It is not possible to change the PC6 settings in this window Language Resolution Log Status To make changes to the instrument configuration use menu Mode gt Control Refer to Section 5 2 1 Instrument configuration 4 1 Issue 1 4 2 2 Configuration Figure 4 2 shows an example display for the DPI 104 DPI 104 configuration window instruments xi pR 5
55. tion Maximum 20 characters Description Certificate No Enter a number for the calibration certificate Maximum 20 characters Date of Issue Default current date Delete or overwrite the current date Maximum 10 characters Accuracy FS For Normal certificates Enter a value or use A Y to set the accuracy AV limit as a percentage of the full scale FS range If the Instrument Reading and the Applied Pressure are not in the calculated limits the calibration entry has a Outside Accuracy Statement Leak Rate Spec For Leak certificates Enter a value or use Y to set a leak rate limit AY The units are in the Stored or Live Data instrument configuration Chapter 4 If the nstrument Leak Rate is more than the Leak Rate Spec the certificate shows FAILED Range The pressure range for the certificate For Normal certificates this is set as part of the Stored or Live Data Figure 5 11 5 14 The software uses the Range to set the certificate pass fail condition For Leak certificates Information only Enter an applicable pressure range Maximum 26 characters Standard Instrument Details The data for the instrument you are using as a standard Serial No Permanent data The serial number of the instrument set in the Stored Data or set by the ONLINE instrument Description Enter an applicable description Accuracy FS Information only Enter a value or use a Y to show the ac
56. u get the Logging message click on OK 7 If necessary do steps 5 to 6 again until you have the correct data 8 To close the window click on Cancel Procedure 9 To use the data for a calibration certificate click on DoCert Leak certificate gt See Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 10 Use the specified procedures to complete a Leak calibration certificate with Live Data 5 8 Menu operations Issue 1 5 5 Certificate operations 5 5 1 Set a Certificate password 5 5 2 New calibration certificates Starting procedure Normal Leak Menu operations Menu Certificate lets you set up and control the calibration certificates for an instrument These functions are available e New To make a new calibration certificate Normal or Leak with Stored Data log imp files or Live Data You can use this function to View Print or Save the certificate e Edit To change some of the data on a calibration certificate You can use this function to View Print or Save the certificate e Print To print a calibration certificate txt file to the default printer for your computer e Delete To delete the files cer and txt for a calibration certificate This is a two step approval procedure In menu Setup you can set up a password for this function You can also set standard header footer text set a standard adjustment to the printed layout set a standard name for Calibrated by For these Setup options refe
57. ule the baud rate must be 19200 To use the modem function with the other instruments the baud rate must be 9600 2 Keep a record of the specified COM port if applicable click on the specified modem and click on Properties To use this software with the attached modem you must set up the necessary data for the Modem Settings Figure 3 3 1 Make sure the software is OFFLINE It is not possible to open the menu option ONLINE This prevents corruption of your software settings 3 3 Issue 1 3 4 2 On the menu bar click on RS232 gt Modem Settings Figure 3 3 shows an example of the display that opens Modem Settings Telephone Number including STD pe COMS port Modem Usage y Dont Use Modem COM1 a COM2 2 Dialling Mode Tone Dialling COM3 COM4 Result Code Format 2 Verbose Mode COMS z gt COME COM Update Setings rad COM8 Figure 3 3 Example display Modem Settings 3 Set the applicable values COMS port The RS232 communications port that the modem is using Telephone Number The number for the telephone connected to the instrument Include all area codes but no space characters Modem Usage Set this to Use Modem Dialling Mode Default Tone Dialling Modern telephone exchanges use tone dialling a tone for each number If the exchange uses pulse dialling a series of clicks set this to Pulse Dialling Result Code Format Default Ver
58. val to set the number of records automatically Minimum 2 for the Leak Duration 1 start record Refer to the Log starting procedure Figure 5 8 shows the type of display that you see and use for each option Graphic or Text specified in step 2 Note The Log Type Keyed or Timed does not affect the Leak Test display Button options START 1 To set a file name and file location for the log file Leak Test 2 To start a new sequence of records Each time you click on START you overwrite the data in the specified file DoCert Graphic mode only To go to the Certificate function and set the certificate data for a Leak calibration certificate Refer to Section 5 5 2 Figure 5 10 Cancel 1 Log function To cancel close the operation and go back to the normal display 2 Certificate function See DoCert Text Leak Display gt Graphical Leak Display c sicalpro data 030117 104LKa log c sicalpro data 0801 17 104LeakT sta 14 10 38 17 01 2008 14 10 48 17 01 2008 107 0 43 E 10 13 47 17 01 2008 10 13 57 17 01 2008 10 Figure 5 8 Example display Leak Test Text or Graphic 4 Click on START In the window that opens set a file name and file location for the log file and click on OK 5 To start a set of records click on START again When the software has the correct number of records you get a Logging message File stored 6 When yo
59. ve more than one DPI 104 instrument in a daisy chain network refer to the instrument user manual you can use these options in menu Setup gt Setup gt Daisy Chain Abort Daisy Chain To stop daisy chain communications The Unit Mode on the software display goes back to Normal Set Auto Address To set a software address 00 to 99 for each DPI 104 in your network Select DPI in Daisy Chain To select the instrument you want to work with The Unit Mode on the software display shows Daisy Chain 4 5 Issue 1 4 6 Procedure 1 Daisy Chain Make sure the daisy chain connections to your computer are correct refer to the instrument user manual In the menu bar click on Setup gt Setup gt Daisy Chain gt Set Auto Address gt Start Auto Address starting from 00 Yes No To accept the Auto Address option click on Yes The software sets a number for each unit If the network connection is permanent it is not necessary to do this every time you use the software In the menu bar click on Setup gt Setup gt Daisy Chain gt Select DPI in Daisy Chain gt See Figure 4 4 Select DPI104 Daisy address Unit Serial number ID Values Serial Number Figure 4 4 Example display Select DPI 104 Daisy address 5 To select a DPI 104 instrument click on one of the available options and click on Select The Uni

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