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1. Total time of sleme 0 The Alarm Tab displays the high and low temperature thresholds Once the temperature exceeds this range the SmartButton automatically starts to record data The alarm is calculated with a resolution of one minute If you notice in the above column noted as duration there are alarms showing 255 minutes The alarm memory bin can only store up to 255 consecutive alarms Therefore the above 4 lines of alarms are likely to be a consistent alarm that has been separated by this capacity limitation To learn more about setting alarms visit Setting Alarms on a SmartButton fete see ces Soe At the bottom of the SmartButton status window are four buttons used to control the SmartButton They are Backup Click to copy the contents of the SmartButton s memory to the computer to display a graph Setup Click to clear all readings stored in the SmartButton as well as change any of the SmartButton s configurations Specify the desired functionality of the SmartButton using the status window options and then click the Setup button to store this information to the ACR SmartButton Clear Click to clear all readings stored in the SmartButton s memory This button clears only the stored temperature readings All other operational settings are preserved Close Click to close the Setup window After you have finished with this section you may want to visit Working With The Data ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page2. ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 7 2 1 Saving A Graph When saving the information from your data logger into your computer the ACR standard format for the SmartButton is the extention SMT However options exist to save the file in different formats After the Save As active form appears Save in w SmatBulton Reade al almal TRW The default file extension for the premier ACR software known as TrendReader CSV This is a file that separates each recorded sample by a comma It is then easily transfered to most spreadsheet programs Lean more by visiting Saving Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File NOTE The default storage folder is located in the My Documents folder 7 2 2 Saving A Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File Save data in other file formats for export to other applications such as Microsoft Excel or ACR TrendReader for Windows To save the data in the CSV file format click on the File menu and select the Save as option The application displays the standard Save As dialog as illustrated below Save jn SmatButon Reader l al fail mal Save at type e Fief srt cael Navigate to the desired location using the standard controls Enter the desired file name Lastly select the desired file type from the drop down list The available options are ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 38 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual SmartButton Reader smt This is the file format used by the
3. Double check the connection and ensure that the cable is screwed into the port and both sides of the wire lead are fully plugged into the logger and interface cable Do you have a free com port available to read the SmartButton Data Logger Your modem mouse and other devices like these use communications ports just like the SmartButton data logger Sometimes especially in laptops the resources for a free com port are quite limited In cases like this alternatives include having your other devices operate under alternative com ports ie 25 pin or USB terminals or purchasing a adapter that can convert the available port to a 9 pin configuration Alternatively it is also possible to temporarily disable the conflicting device while operating SmartButton with SmartButton Reader How come cannot print the data table in the Tab Menu While you can view the data information in a tabular format it is not printable within SmartButton Reader To do so you must transfer the file into a spreadsheet readable format and then print from that spreadsheet program To learn more about the procedure please visit the section Saving a Graph as a Comma Delimited CSV Data File ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 58 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual I ve done all of the above and still can t communicate with my Data Logger Please contact Technical Support They will help you with advanced troubleshooting and diagnosis of your equipment Analyzing
4. 0002 e ACR SmartButton Adhesive pre cut to size catalog number 45 0003 As a customer service we offer the SmartButton product in a starter pack configuration catalog number 01 0055 The package contains two ACR SmartButtons an ACR Interface Cable 2 magnets to affix to the SmartButtons and a software CD Rom To learn more about this starter pack please look under Upgrading My ACR Product After you have finished with this section you may want to visit Preparing your Hardware To Use ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 21 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 5 1 2 Preparing Your Hardware To Use At this point you should know the operating requirements for your computer and the required hardware pieces from ACR The interface cable is the device that will allow your SmartButton to interact with the computer It is configured with a 9 pin female connector Look on the back of your computer for the device input with the same number of pins in the male configuration and connect the two together Note The monitor device input is the same size as the 9 pin interface cable however it has many more communication pins After connecting the cable to the computer securely fasten it to the port by tightening the screws on the interface cable Upon confirming the cable is securely fastened it s time to place your SmartButton into the receptor on the other end of the interface cable The SmartButton is placed into the receptor with th
5. 24 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 6 The ACR SmartButton ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 25 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 6 The ACR SmartButton Description The ACR SmartButton is a small self sufficient system that measures and records temperature Features of the SmartButton includes e Durable stainless steel case to withstand harsh environments e Digital thermometer measures temperature from as low as 10 C to 85 C in 0 5 C increments e Real time clock accuracy 2 minutes per month from 0 C to 45 C e Automatically measures temperature at user programmable intervals from 1 to 255 minutes e Logs up to 2048 consecutive temperature measurements in read only non volatile memory e Programmable high temperature and low temperature alarm trip points e Records time stamp and duration when temperature leaves the range specified by the trip points After you have finished with this section you may want to visit Setting Up A SmartButton ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 26 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 6 1 Setting Up A SmartButton To prepare a SmartButton for use simply change any of the user changeable parameters in the Status window and then click on the Setup button SmoartBbutton Status k x General Alarms i Logger Information Logge s Time 06 12 01 10 06 56 AM
6. ACR And The World Wide Web Your software is equipped with a direct link to the ACR Web Site Visit the ACR Web Page using your installed links in the ACR default file folder or simply click the ACR Web ICON located on your ACR SmartButton ICON shortcut bar ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 16 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Here is an example of the ACR Systems Web Site Wow mi STOCK Recort eaxiion d te ACR product ire a producti pechon Whats has tor Seis From here it s easy to search products learn what s new order a catalog or even see when our tradeshows will take us to your area ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 17 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 5 Getting Started ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 18 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 5 Getting Started Getting started is easy to do with your SmartButton data logger In this section we are going to go over the components that you need and how they interact with your PC So read ahead and follow the steps carefully to give you a clear understanding of the physical set up of the hardware In no time at all you ll be using your data logger and software to it s full capabilities ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 19 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 5 1 Minimum Computer Operating Conditions Wi ACR Sma
7. ACR SmartButton to the computer it displays a graph of that data The top portion of the window displays the data in a graph format The bottom of the window contains three tabs that offer different summaries of the data set data statistics a tabled listing of all of the data and a table of alarm information Zoom Unzoom Reduce or magnify any area of the data set by zooming a particular region To define a zoom region position the mouse at one end of the desired region then click and hold the mouse button Drag the mouse to the left or right to define the end of the zoom region Release the mouse button when finished The application redisplays the data inside the zoomed region To display the previous data set region select the Unzoom item found in the Graph menu If you have zoomed several times and wish to return to the original data set select the Unzoom All item also found in the Graph menu Print To print data to paper click the Print icon from the toolbar or select the Print item under the File menu The application will print the displayed data set to the specified printer To learn about changing printers or printing options please visit the Printing A Graph Section To print a table format of your data instead of the standard graphing format you must transfer your data into a spreadsheet program and print from that program To learn more about this process please visit the Saving A Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File s
8. Learn the options available under this Menu Window Menu Learn the options available under this Menu Help Menu Learn the options available under this Menu Graphing Options Zooming Graph Learn to view the areas of your graph that you are most interested in Graph Settings Change the look and feel of your graph appearance Printing Graph Select the print options that best suit your presentation needs Saving Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File Learn to transfer your data into a spreadsheet program Still Having Trouble Frequently Asked Questions Some of the most common questions that users have about data loggers Troubleshooting Help Some of the most common issues when using your ACR product Technical Support Technical Support Contact information for any difficulties that cannot be resolved with this information ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 8 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 3 Quick Start Manual ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 9 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 3 Quick Start Manual Welcome to the Quick Start Section As previously mentioned we encourage you to read through the full manual to learn all of the features and functions of this product This section provides you with enough information to enable you to get started right away Contacting To download data from the ACR
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10. Serial No 25400001 56E0 Logger Name 254000015660 Sample Intervat T mans gt Flecoding Time hi 01 11 5200 AM Data Stored 2048 readings 1 days 10 hours 8 minutes Capacity 2048 readings 1 days 10 hours 8 mirutes Last temperature reading 24 50 C Logger Delay Start Setting gt Logger Behavior Setting Delay Time 12 06 01 0857AM F Stop When Full eo sew o Seve See Contacting A SmartButton for more information 6 1 1 Contacting A SmartButton To download data insert the SmartButton into the data transfer receptacle and connect it to any available port Select the corresponding port for the software from the Communicate Menu Click on the Contact icon on the toolbar to begin a communications session Contact The application displays the SmartButton s Status window once the button is found The SmartButton status window contains three tabs General Alarms and Advanced For a description of the Status Window please refer to the Status Window Overview section 6 1 2 Status Window Overview To communicate with the ACR SmartButton insert the SmartButton into the data transfer receptacle and connect it to any available port Select the corresponding port for the software from the Communicate Menu Click on the Contact icon on the toolbar to begin a communications session Contact The application displays the SmartButton s status window once the button is found The SmartButton statu
11. SmartButton insert it into the ACR SmartButton interface cable Ensure that the cable is securely fastened to the computer port and click the Contact icon on the toolbar After contact with the ACR SmartButton is established the application displays the ACR SmartButton Status window The ACR SmartButton Status window displays the current operational parameters of the ACR SmartButton its serial number sample interval data stored alarm thresholds etc Backup To download data from the ACR SmartButton to the computer click the Backup icon in the Status window In the Save As window enter the file name and the location to store the data After specifying a filename and location click OK to start the backup The application copies the data from the ACR SmartButton to the file and automatically graphs the data after the backup completes Setup Select the desired sample interval start delay temperature thresholds and logger name for the ACR SmartButton and click SETUP The application uses the settings displayed in the Status window to configure the ACR SmartButton NOTE Clicking the SETUP button deletes all stored data in the ACR SmartButton Clear Click the CLEAR button to delete all stored data in the ACR SmartButton The current operating conditions programmed into the button will remain NOTE Clicking the CLEAR button deletes all stored data in the ACR SmartButton Data Display After the application copies the data from the
12. SmartButton Reader application Default selection TrendReader for Windows trw Use this file type to open the data in ACR s TrendReader for Windows application Comma Delimited csv Use this file type to import the graph data into another application such as Microsoft Excel for additional analysis The contents of the resulting file include logger name serial number number of points graph title the time and date of each reading and the data readings Data values are separated by commas This file type s extension is CSV Click the Save button to save data to disk To learn about how to work with the data visit the Working With The Data section 7 2 3 Graph Settings Use the Graph Settings window to change various display properties This feature is found under the Graph Tab a ropr General Forts XY Ans Graph Taie 254000015603 Fal Style Sobd hd Gidines V ac OOOO o Back Col C o E iji OK Save As Defaut EDH Note the available button commands within the Graph Settings form OK select to finish working with form Save As Default Will apply graph settings to all SmartButton files that have not been altered in appearance Note If logger file has been modified previously its settings will override the graph default settings Cancel to discard any changes from saving to file Apply Immediately apply changes to a graph currently being viewed Note this will
13. file folder This new release creates a file folder in the My Documents folder called ACR SmartButton Files 20 Direct links to relevant Help Files have been created within the ACR SmartButton Reader program using the F1 Microsoft Windows methodology 21 The date time selection for the start delay has been enhanced to include a calendar pop up menu 22 Under the Alarm Tab heading the columns listed have been changed to Start Time and End Time with a total accumulation of alarms in minutes Previously alarms were calculated to a maximum event time of 255 minutes 23 TrendReader files converted from SMT files can be opened by TrendReader without need of custom equation 101 Still Remaining as Unresolved 1 Sluggish nature of zooming function Version 1 01 Modifications and Fixes 1 The problem where printing in landscape was not possible in Windows NT and Windows 2000 has been eradicated Version 1 00 Initial release ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 6 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 2 Topics to Be Covered ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 7 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 2 Topics To Be Covered SmartButton Reader is a powerful and easy to use program designed and developed by ACR Systems Inc In order to get you started in the right direction we recommend that you cover e
14. item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 50 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 8 4 Options Menu Use the Options menu to change the default unit of measurement select a different SmartButton interface or display other options An example of the Options menu is below Default Units Use this option to select the default unit of measurement The options are Celsius C Fahrenheit F and Kelvin This option is available for set up of SmartButton variables Show Toolbar Toggle on and off the display of the icon toolbar at the top of the screen Show Status Bar Toggle on and off the display of the Status bar at the bottom of the screen If you cannot find the Menu item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings 8 5 Window Menu Use the Window Menu to tile all open windows vertically horizontally cascade tile or select from the various open windows LN ACR Web 1C Program files SmartButton Readers 2540000 1 S803 sent Tile Horizontal Select this option to rearrange all graph windows left to right The graph windows are not overlayed and are resized to show the window s entire contents ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 51 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Horizontal View NOTE In order to retain sufficient X Axis res
15. only save appearance within the current file You can change the format of the time axis the fonts used as well as the color of the data graph ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 39 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual The General tab controls various display aspects Use these to change the appearance of the graphed data and the display of gridlines Use the Fonts tab to change the font size and style of all text in the data graph window The X Y Axis tab is used to configure the time format in X axis as well as decimal places units and autoscale option in Y axis ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 40 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual The Lines tab affects the description color width and style of the graph line Descriptic Un 4 Descnpton Units Cok PA Temperatwe C To learn about how to work with the data visit the Working With The Data section 7 2 4 Printing A Graph Click the icon in the toolbar to quickly print a data graph Note that the Print icon uses the current settings in the printer dialog To change settings or modify your printing characteristics such as printer or page orientation select Printer Setup or Print from the File Menu PRINTER SETUP Here you are able to select the printer determine the orientation and pick the paper size You can select the Printer Setup option located under the File Menu ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 41 ACR SmartButton Rea
16. to determine the interval to record data Delay Time Enter the delay in minutes for the SmartButton to wait before recording data The delay can be 0 minutes to a maximum of 65 535 minutes which is equivalent to 45 days 12 hours and 15 minutes Enter the number directly or select from the drop down list Note The alarm icon appears when the temperature has exceeded the set boundaries ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 28 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Alarm Tab 3 artButto x General Alarms HighAleme esc LowAlen 2c Total time of alemi 0 The Alarm Tab displays the high and low temperature thresholds Once the temperature exceeds this range the SmartButton automatically starts to record data The alarm is calculated with a resolution of one minute If you notice in the above column noted as duration there are alarms showing 255 minutes The alarm memory bin can only store up to 255 consecutive alarms Therefore the above 4 lines of alarms are likely to be a consistent alarm that has been separated by this capacity limitation fete seo ces oe At the bottom of the SmartButton Status window are four buttons used to control the SmartButton They are Backup Click to copy the contents of the SmartButton s memory to the computer to display a graph Setup Click to clear all readings stored in the SmartButton as well as change any of the SmartButton s configurations Specify the desired functionalit
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18. 0653PM End 3 s0 010251AM I Note You may need to maximize your graph window in order to display the Data Table Tab To transfer this information to print format please see the Saving A Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File section 7 1 3 Alarm Tab The Alarm Tab is at the bottom of the graph window and displays the alarm thresholds of the SmartButton at the time the data was acquired ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 36 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual amp Channel 1 High Alam 85 C amp Low alam 20 C Note You may need to maximize your graph window in order to display the Alarm Tab To learn about how to set up alarms visit Setting Alarms on a SmartBuiton section 7 2 Desktop Tab and Graph Options The screen for SmartButton Reader is shared between the Graph Area and the Tab Area Within the graphing options area you can learn to perform the Zooming Printing and General Settings of the graphing functions These functions can help you make the most of your recorded information Within the graphing options area you can learn to navigate through the Statistics Tab Data Table Tab and the Alarm Tab These functions can help decifer your recorded information quickly and easily 8 29 01 14 35 8 30 01 09 31 C Program Files SmantButton Reader 25400001 58D 3 emt 254000015803 Time Intervals 2 mins Readings 237 563 E Channel 1 ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 37
19. ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual The form that appears once the Print option has been selected from the pull down menu is Printer Setup Use this option to make permanent changes in your printer driver configurations Exit Ends the current session of the SmartButton Reader and returns to Windows If you cannot find the Menu item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 49 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 8 2 Communicate Menu Use this menu to specify the serial port to which the SmartButton is connected Mae Oj l Options Hadow Hap COM4 COMS come Contact COM1 Sets the default port to COM1 COM2 Sets the default port to COM2 Contact Click this option to contact a SmartButton and display its status window Please see Contacting a SmartButton for more information If you cannot find the Menu item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings 8 3 Graph Menu Use the Graph menu to change the display of the graph Unzoom to Last Select this option to restore the display to the most recent zoom factor Unzoom All Select this option to restore the graph display to show all points Unzoom All Select this option to change the look and feel of your graph display See Graph Settings for more information If you cannot find the Menu
20. ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual W ACR SmartButton Reader x eseeer Tehnology Operation under Windows 98 SmartButton Reader for Windows Version 1 11 Full Install The ACR SmartButton Help Manual ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 1 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Table Of Contents Table Of Contents 1 History of ACR SmartButton Reader 2 Topics To Be Covered 3 Quick Start Manual 4 ACR SmartButton Reader Overview 1 Hardware Warranty 2 Software Notice 3 About ACR Systems Inc 4 ACR And The World Wide Web 5 Getting Started 5 1 Minimum Computer Operating Conditions 5 1 1 What Do I Need To Get Started 5 1 2 Preparing Your Hardware To Use 5 1 3 Setting Up A New SmartButton 6 The ACR SmartButton 6 1 Setting Up A SmartButton 6 1 1 Contacting A SmartButton 6 1 2 Status Window Overview 6 1 3 Backup A SmartButton 6 1 4 Setting Alarms On A SmartButton 7 Working With The Data 7 1 Tab Functions 7 1 1 Statistics Tab 7 1 2 Data Table Tab 7 1 3 Alarm Tab 7 2 Desktop Tab and Graph Options 7 2 1 Saving A Graph 7 2 2 Saving A Graph As A Comma Delimited CSV Data File 7 2 3 Graph Settings 7 2 4 Printing A Graph 7 2 5 Zooming Graph 7 2 6 Adding Temperature Lines To The Graph 8 Menu 8 1 File Menu 8 2 Communicate Menu 8 3 Graph Menu 8 4 Options Menu 8 5 Window Menu 8 6 Help Menu 9 Still Having Trouble 1 Frequently Asked Questions 2 Troubl
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22. Analog Signal The output of a sensor that translates to a voltage frequency ie 4 to 20mA Analog to Digital Converter This component of the data logger takes the sensor information and transforms the data into information that can be processed into engineering units B Backup To copy data from a data logger to your computer Byte Count A basic unit of incremental measurement used on a digital computer C Calibrate To process and adjust an instrument so that readings are accurate Com Port 1 A communications port by which a logger receives the signal it measures 2 A communications port by which a PC personal computer interacts with an ACR data logger Comma Delimited A file that contains text that has been separated by commas Compressed Data Data that has been compressed to conserve memory If similar readings are consistently recorded rather than repeating the measurement it is assigned a number that represents the frequency that it was measured in D Data Logger A device used to take measurements and then store that reading with a corresponding time interval Delay Time A feature that allows a data logger to have it start at a future time date Desktop Shortcut A link created on a Windows desktop which when selected by a pointer will open the program that has been assigned to it Digital Signal The output of a sensor that translates into a binary code a series of zeros and ones Dragging The process of selecti
23. CR SmartButton Reader User Manual 4 3 About ACR Systems Inc ACR Systems offers a complete line of compact Data Loggers to measure and record temperature relative humidity electric current pressure process signals pulse frequency power quality and more ACR Data Loggers have flown with airline pilots raced with Indy drivers driven with truckers and have even been into outer space ACR Loggers sit on top under and in buildings they operate in tropical and sub zero temperatures in and out of water and in just about any place imaginable ACR Systems continues to be customer driven using its research and development expertise to accept challenges others prefer to avoid As a result ACR remains on the leading edge of technological advancements with simple cost efficient and state of the art technology based products Each ACR product will further the tradition of maximizing safety increasing efficiency and solving problems overdue for solution ACR products continue to be refined and improved to provide customers of every size and need with innovative ways to do the job better faster and more efficiently Our contact information Voice 604 591 1128 Fax 604 591 2252 E mail enquiry acrsystems com Web address www acrsystems com ACR Systems Inc Unit 210 12960 84th Avenue Surrey BC V3W 1K7 Canada Our customer support representatives are available during normal business hours 6 30am 4 30pm Pacific Standard Time 4 4
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25. Logged Data What is the number in the file name when I am saving my data Each logger has its own unique serial number Files from data loggers will actually reference this number When saving a data file the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from This is a default option and if desired you can change the file name to an alternate name I can t find my stored file Where is it The stored files are stored in the default directory this is the program file that was chosen during set up If you would rather store your files in another directory you can select the directory during backup or by selecting Save as under the File menu you can resave the file under a new directory To access these files and other directories outside of SmartButton Reader please refer to your operating system s help manual want to transfer my data into a spreadsheet program The file extension that your data logger stores the information to is SMT This is a proprietary file extension that was chosen by ACR to signify a SmartButton data file To transfer the data to a spreadsheet program you must first resave the file During the saving function you must elect to save the file as a CSV format or comma delimited file Your soeadsheet can then take your stored data and transfer it into a data table format To learn more about the procedure please visit the section Saving a Graph as a Comma Delimited CSV Data Fil
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27. ay redraws a temperature line on the selected region Repeat the process as needed Add Tem erature Line ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 43 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual To erase the temperature line on a graph move the mouse pointer to the line and click the Left mouse button on the line Release the mouse button and the graph displays a box at the center of the temperature line Once the box is visible press the Delete button on your computer Select to Delete re ee ee _ i i E a E a fp To learn about how to work with the data visit the Working With The Data section ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 44 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 8 Menu ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 45 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 8 Menu Welcome to the Menu Section Saco ens aca 1417 Gm Oba C My Documents ADR Sonantiuston FdasiS ampie smt z0 iw me Referring to the above picture you will find at the top of the window the menu bar containing items used to control the application File Communicate Graph Options Window and Help These are the basic menu headings where you will be able to locate individual functions within the software To learn more about the role of each sub menu feature please refer to the various Menu Options The icon toolbar is located just bel
28. der User Manual PRINT By selecting Print from the File Menu options you may print a document that is currently displayed on the SmartButton Reader desktop This operates the same way as the print ICON however it allows you to pick a printer and select the number of copies you wish to produce To learn about how to work with the data visit the Working With The Data section 7 2 5 Zooming Graph To zoom in on a desired portion of a graph move the mouse pointer to the start or end of the region of interest Press and hold the Left mouse button and drag the mouse to the other end of the region of interest Release the mouse button and the graph display redraws the selected region Repeat the process for closer zooms Before ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 42 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual After Wp E Please note that the application does not plot less than three points on a graph To restore the Zoom factor use the Unzoom to Last or Unzoom All options in the Graph option on the main menu bar Note The contents of the Statistics Tab and Data Table Tab change to reflect the data graphed To learn about how to work with the data visit the Working With The Data section 7 2 6 Adding Temperature Lines To The Graph To label a desired portion of a graph move the mouse pointer to the region of interest Double click the Left mouse button on the region of interest Release the mouse button and the graph displ
29. e In the event that you still cannot overcome your difficulties feel free to contact our Technical Support Department ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 59 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 10 Technical Support ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 60 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 10 Technical Support Should you have any questions or problems please contact our Technical Support Department Voice 604 591 1128 Fax 604 591 2252 E mail customerservice acrsystems com Web address www acrsystems com Our mailing address is ACR Systems Inc Unit 210 12960 84th Avenue Surrey BC V3W 1K7 Canada Our customer support representatives are available during normal business hours 6 30am 4 30pm Pacific Standard Time ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 61 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 11 Upgrading My Product ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 62 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 11 Upgrading My ACR Product SmartButton and SmartButton Reader are part of a family of many quality products offered at ACR Systems As your data logging needs increase we will have the product that will best suit those needs To learn more about ACR s product line order your catalog from our websi
30. e logo facing towards the device opposite to the picture above The fit of the SmartButton will be quite tight You can confirm proper placement by feeling a click when the SmartButton has been properly fit NOTE IF YOU CANNOT LOCATE THE 9 PIN COMMUNICATIONS PORT PLEASE REFER TO THE Technical Support SECTION After you have finished with this section you may want to visit Setting Up A New SmartButton ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 22 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 5 1 3 Setting Up A New SmartButton To access a new SmartButton insert the SmartButton into the data transfer receptacle and connect it to any available port Select the corresponding port for the software from the Communicate Menu Click on the Contact icon on the toolbar to begin a communications session Contact To set up simply change any of the user changeable parameters in the Status window and then click the Setup button The application will display the SmartButton s Status window once the SmartButton is found The SmartButton Status window contains three tabs General Alarms and Advanced Each tab is described below General Tab SmoartButton Status N Eg General Alarms Logger Information Logoet s Time 06 12 01 10 06 56 AM Serisi No 2540000156E0 Logger Name 254000015660 Sompletntervat Trs Rlecading Time 01 11 53 00 AM Data Stored 2048 readingst 1 days 10 hours 8 minutes Capacty 2048 readings 1 days 10
31. e total span 85 40 125 by 256 8 bit 0 48 resolution S Sample Interval The increment in which the data logger will take a reading Sensor The device that takes the reading for comprising the data logging sample Status Bar The area at the bottom of an active Windows program that will provide a Summary of Status related to the program Stop When Full When this is selected the data logger will stop recording when its memory has become full T TRW File Refers to the standard file format for all ACR data logger files that are created by ACR data loggers Toolbar Refers to the ICONS located at the top of ACR SmartButton Reader These ICONS are shortcuts to frequently used options within the software Thermistor A sensor device used to measure temperature U USB Port Please refer to Com Port Z Zooming Unzooming data By holding the left button on your pointing device over an opened ACR graph one can select portions of graphed data to expand Zooming is done by pulling your pointer over the area you wish to expand and then releasing the mouse pointer To return to the original status we refer to this as unzooming ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 66
32. ection ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 10 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 4 ACR SmartButton Reader Overview ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 11 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 4 ACR SmartButton Reader Overview Thank you for choosing the ACR SmartButton Reader for your data logging requirements This logger is the ideal choice for easy data collection within merciless environments This information has been designed to get you working as quickly and easily as possible with your new data logger It will explain the operation of downloading displaying and working with the data contained in the SmartButton data logger Additionally it has been layed out in a progressive manner whereby you may follow it page by page to learn step by step how to use your data logger The SmartButton is a single channel extremely robust data logger Its durable construction makes it the ideal product for unforgiving environments Water dirt corrosive mediums are no match for the design of this product With this logger you can define your recording interval choose to delay your start time whereby making the functionality for your specific application customizable The SmartButton is designed to work simply and effectively with the SmartButton Reader software The program comes complete with built in menus for customizing
33. entation solely in connection with this use If you have paid an authorized ACR Reseller Reseller for the Software media ACR shall grant you the license contemplated in this paragraph at no additional cost 4 RESTRICTIONS You shall not i use the Software except as expressly permitted in this Agreement and for the purposes contemplated by the Documentation ii redistribute or authorize or acquiesce in the use of the Software by any third party y other than consultants who need to use the Software in order to perform services on our behalf or iii attempt to defeat any protection method designed to prevent the unauthorized use of the Software You shall not copy or reproduce the Software except as expressly authorized in paragraph 3 and except to make one archival copy to be stored in a secure location and used for back up purposes only For the purposes of this provision copy shall not include copying that naturally results from the authorized use of the Software or in the course of making regular back ups of the computer or system on which the Software is installed Upon request by ACR you agree to give ACR access to your site during regular business hours solely for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the terms of this license Dis CONFIDENTIALITY The Software and Documentation contains information that is confidential and proprietary to ACR Upon receipt of your written request ACR shall provide yo
34. er RQ file Communicate Graph Options Window Hap Help Contents Select this option to display the contents page of the Help File Help Index Select this option to search the Help File for more information ACR Website Select this option to link to the ACR Corporate home page internet connection required About Select this option to display the version number and release date of the application as well as memory available for use Help Contents can also be viewed by selecting the Help ICON on the menu bar Help If you cannot find the Menu item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 55 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 9 Still Having Trouble ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 56 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 9 Still Having Trouble If you are still experiencing difficulty with this software package please investigate the two sections that we have created for the most common difficulties Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Questions About SmartButton Reader In the event that you still cannot overcome your difficulties feel free to contact our Technical Support Department 9 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q Each data logger has a serial number Is this unique in each case A Yes Each
35. eshooting Questions About The SmartButton Reader 10 Technical Support 11 Upgrading My ACR Product 12 Glossary ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 2 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Nothing is simpler to use than the ACR SmartButton It is a powertul versatile and easy to use data recorder that enables logged data to be collected and thoroughly analyzed in seconds Using this product is a snap Use built in menus for Sample Rate Start Delay Alarm setups and more Then logged data can be viewed in Table or Graphical format permitting detailed analysis of logged data ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 3 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 1 History of ACR SmartButton Reader ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 4 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 1 History of ACR SmartButton Reader SmartButton for Windows V1 11 October 11 2002 Version 1 11 Modifications And Fixes 1 2 3 4 Fix the bug where the smt was not registered in the system Fix the bug where canceling the file open form causes the application to crash Localization for language functionality is added Resources for Localization are separate from executable and can be installed afterward Spanish language resource is added t
36. he application will run a Spanish version if the window system is set to Spanish SmartButton for Windows V1 10 January 2002 Version 1 10 Modifications And Fixes 1 The SmartButton specifications pertaining to operating conditions have been changed The previous operating conditions were noted as 20 C to 85 C The new operating conditions are 10 C to 85 C 2 The use of an animation in the About Window splash screen has been added 3 The SmartButton Reader installation set up layout has been changed to include the click and accept software license agreement 4 The total time of alarms located in the SmartButton Status Window box did not display properly and has been corrected 5 The capacity field for the SmartButton memory capability located in the SmartButton Status Window box has been removed 6 The desktop shortcut Contact ICON has been modified in its appearance 7 In previously selecting the Contact button with frequency it caused the button to freeze This has been addressed and resolved 8 Comments when printed on select printers would not transfer correctly to the printed document The font and size have been altered to eradicate the problem 9 When installing ACR SmartButton Reader software a new folder group called ACR Data Logger Software is created and relevant shortcuts will be installed in this folder 10 The time and temperature line that was resident inside the graph window co
37. he logger will continue recording and will overwrite the oldest data when the memory is filled up Q Where is the internal temperature sensor located on the logger A The internal temperature sensor is located midway inside the ACR SmartButton casing In the event that you still cannot overcome your difficulties feel free to contact our Technical Support department 9 2 Troubleshooting Questions About The SmartButton Reader Connecting the SmartButton I think that may be missing components for operating my SmartButton data logger To be sure that you have everything required for operating your ACR SmartButton with SmartButton Reader please refer to the outlined parts required in the What Do Need To Get Started section If you discover that you require additional components please call ACR Technical Support for assistance My computer does not have a com port Check the back of your computer for another type of connector In some cases your computer will not be equipped with a 9 pin communications port Alternatively it will have either a 25 pin connector or a USB interface In both cases adapters will be necessary to operate your data logger To learn more about the required adapter for your computer contact ACR Technical Support My computer does not detect the SmartButton Data Logger Is your interface cable connected properly While the cable feels like it is securely fixed to the serial port it may actually be loose
38. hours 8 mirutes Last temperature reading 24 50 C Logger Delay Start Setting Logger Behavior Setting Delay Time 12 06 01 0857AM Z F Stop When Full ep see ee e The General Tab displays an overview of the SmartButton s operational parameters The top section Logger Information displays general information about the SmartButton its internal clock serial number graph title sample interval start time data capacity and current temperature reading The bottom section Logger Delay Start Setting contains the number of minutes the SmartButton is to wait before recording temperatures Below is a brief description of all user changeable options Logger Name Enter a name of the logger in this variable section This information is for identifying the ACR SmartButton It will remain stored in the SmartButton s memory after the set up has been stored The default Logger Name is the serial number of the SmartButton Sample Interval Select this option to determine the interval to record data Delay Time Enter the delay in minutes for the SmartButton to wait before recording data The delay can be 0 minutes to a maximum of 65 535 minutes which is equivalent to 45 days 12 hours and 15 minutes Enter the delay through a convenient pop up calendar ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 23 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Note The alarm icon appears when the temperature has exceeded the set boundaries Alarm Tab
39. ion then each byte count will be equal to 100 256 0 39 C However if you divide the same temperature range to 4096 12 bit resolution then each byte count will be equal to 100 4096 0 024 C Hence in this example one byte count on the 8 bit logger is equal to 0 39 C and on the 12 bit logger it is 0 024 C Q How do we connect the logger to a computer Is it an RS 232 connection A The connection is through the serial port of the computer It is an RS 232 connection For more information on connecting your logger to a computer please refer to Preparing Your Hardware to Use section ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 57 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Q What is the fastest and slowest sample rates with SmartButton data loggers A The fastest sample rate is 1 minute and the slowest one is sample every 255 minutes Q Is the accuracy of thermistor loggers more than thermocouples What about RTD loggers A The accuracy of thermistor loggers is more than thermocouples The accuracy of RTDs is more than thermocouples but less than thermistors Q When does the logger start sampling recording A As soon as you clear the logger or save a set up to the logger it starts recording You can use the Start Delay feature of the logger and set the logger to start at a particular date and time The logger will continue recording and if the option Stop when full is enabled it will stop recording when the memory is full Otherwise t
40. logger has its own unique serial number Files from data loggers will actually reference this number When saving a data file the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from Q What do we mean when we use the term IP rating A An IP rating refers to the degree of environmental conditions a data logger can be subjected to For example a data logger that has an IP rating of IP67 is capable of being submerged in water to a depth of 1 meter for a duration not exceeding 1 hour In some data logging there may be a regulatory requirement that deems it necessary to have an IP rating assigned to your data logger For more information about IP ratings please contact our Technical Support Department Q What do we mean by 8 bit or 12 bit logger A 8 bit means one part in 256 and 12 bit means one part in 4096 The output of any sensor connected to an ACR data logger is converted to an electrical frequency This frequency is known as an analog signal This signal is converted inside the data logger to a digital signal a series of zeros and ones The Analog to Digital converter in an 8 bit logger converts the input to a value between 0 to 255 In a 12 bit logger the Analog to Digital converter is 12 bit Hence the input is converted to a number from 0 to 4095 which means higher resolution and therefore higher accuracy As an example if you divide a temperature range of 0 C to 100 C to 256 8 bit resolut
41. netiustton Fiber Sangia mt zot 2eme 13455 It s time to learn some of the features that are capable within the SmartButton Reader to tailor your information to the needs of your application In this section you can learn how to change your graph appearance work with the tab functions zoom in on the data most important to you or even transfer the data into another analysis program 7 1 Tab Functions The screen for SmartButton Reader is shared between the Graph Area and the Tab Area 8 29 01 14 35 8 30 01 09 31 C Program Files SmantButton Reader 25400001 58D 3 emt 254000015803 2 mins 237 563 To learn the specifics for each area the Help File has outlined each section individually Please visit the following sections for more information e Statistics Tab Data Table Tab Alarm Tab 7 1 1 Statistics Tab ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 35 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual The Statistics Tab is at the bottom of the graph window and shows the statistical information of the graph displayed 8 29 01 14 35 End Time 8 30 01 09 31 amp File C Program Files SmantButton Reader 25400001 58D 3 smt Description 2540000158603 Time Intervals 2 mins Readings 237 563 E Channel 1 Note You may need to maximize your graph window in order to display the Statistics Tab 7 1 2 Data Table Tab The Data Table shows the date time and the actual reading of the data currently graphed Stat 3 23 01
42. ng an item on your desktop with your pointer and then while holding your pointer button pulling said item to another location E Exporting Data To convert data from its resident file format into a generic form in order to make it readable in another program F FIFO First in first out When a data logger s memory is full and this option is selected the first reading will drop in order to create room for the most recent reading l IP Rating An internationally recognized format for gauging the level of elements a casing can be subjected to without failure of the product ie IP67 refers to a item that can be subjected to water for 1 hour at a depth of 1 meter without ingression Icon A link created on a Windows desktop from the EXE program install that when selected by a pointer will open the program that it has been assigned to L LPT Port A parallel communications port for communication with a printer device ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 65 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual M Modem A device that transfers information from the logger via a series of information strings over a telecommunications network P Port Please refer to Com Port R RS 232 A protocol by which electronic information is sent and received Resolution The number of increments a data logger is capable of dividing a range over ie An 8 bit logger is capable of 256 increments in any given range Therefore in a range of 40C to 85 we divide th
43. oblem or damage is due to a a modification of the Software made or required by any person other than ACR or its agents b its use in association with other software or hardware other than software or hardware with which the Documentation specifically indicates it is compatible c its use in a manner or for an activity not contemplated by its Documentation d electrical supply wiring or network problems e the improper installation of the Software f abnormal environmental conditions g a failure to install any bug fix supplied by ACR or h the wilful or negligent acts of any person other than ACR or its agents If ACR is unable to resolve any problem contemplated by this warranty provision ACR or the Reseller as the case may be shall refund to you the monies you paid to it to acquire the Software and the Software media If there is a defect in the media on which the Software was supplied you may contact ACR during the warranty period obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA and upon receipt of th defectiv media the dated proof of purchase and the RMA ACR shall replace the defective media at no charge This paragraph sets out your sole remedy for the breach of the warranty set out herein Ta No Additional WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE WARRANTY SET OUT IN PARAGRAPH 6 IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY REPRESENTATION OR CON
44. olution ACR recommends that no more than 2 files be viewed with this method at a time ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 52 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Tile Vertical Select this option to rearrange all graph windows top to bottom The graph windows are not overlayed and are resized to show the window s entire contents Vertical View ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 53 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Cascade Select this option to rearrange all graph windows top to bottom left to right The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed Click the desired title bar to display the window s contents The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows To change to another window click in its title bar or select its name from the list Cascade View DISI Me ven ea C Paguan Fani Smua Rest TAN GTGA wu Oercepecn PANO ETE teeters leew Reap bee NOTE Each graph that is open on the desktop is noted at the bottom of this menu section If you are not using the Tile function then you will note the graph currently displayed is denoted by a checkmark If you cannot find the Menu item you were seaching for visit the Menu Section of this documentation to look under other Menu headings ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 54 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 8 6 Help Menu Use the Help Menu to reference the embedded help or more information about this version of the SmartButton Read
45. ow the Menu Bar The icons are helpful short cuts to perform commonly performed tasks They are there for convenience only Each short cut icon s function will also be located within the Menu Bar headings ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 46 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 8 1 File Menu Use this menu to Open Save or Print An illustration of the File Menu is below along with an explanation of the menu s contents Open Graph To open a previously saved file select the Open Graph item from the File Menu Once the application displays the common Open File dialog use the controls to locate the desired file You can also click the icon in the toolbar to open a file Save Select either the Save or Save As option from the File Menu to save the currently displayed graph to disk You can also click the icon in the toolbar to save a file ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 47 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual Save As Use this option to save the graph file to a different name or file format The application displays the common Save As dialog Use the fields to enter the file s name type and desired location asw da A alae Close Closes the current graph window You can also click the icon in the toolbar to close the active form Print Choose this option when you wish to have access to the common printer dialog where you can change printer parameters ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 48
46. r a substantial portion of ACR s assets provided that they agree to use this information only for purposes for which you have provided your consent If you wish to gain access to any personally identifiable information you have provided to ACR or to make any changes to that information please contact ACR directly Li MISCELLANEOUS Paragraphs 4 5 7 8 9 and 11 shall survive termination or expiration of the license s granted hereunder When used in this Agreement the term license shall be deemed to include sublicense for items of third party software embedded in the Software This Agreement constitutes th ntire agreement of the parties with respect to the Software and supercedes all prior communications agreements and discussions between the parties It will be governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein excluding any rules of private international law that lead to the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 does not apply The courts of the Province of British Columbia shall have non exclusive jurisdiction to hear any matter arising in connection with this Agreement If any provision of this Agreement is void or is declared void the provision shall be severed from this Agreement which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 15 A
47. rresponding to the mouse movement was removed 11 A Print dialog box has been added for when print menu item is selected 12 The ACR Website link icon was added to the application s toolbar If the computer being used has Internet access this icon will provide a shortcut to the ACR corporate website 13 The Help ICON has been added to the application s toolbar This provides a direct link to the application s Help Files 14 The Graph Name field located in the Status window has been changed from its original purpose of naming the graph during download It is now called Logger Name and allows for a 32 character name to be entered and stored inside the ACR SmartButton The default logger name will remain the ACR SmartButton serial number ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 5 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 15 Alarm line indicators have been added to the graph display to highlight the areas in which the data has exceeded the programmed alarm 16 The advanced tab has been removed 17 The Data Table function that highlights current data displayed in the graph window has been changed to a blue from the previous yellow 18 The advanced features of the Help File picture inserts have resulted in a upgraded minimum hardware requirements list The new requirement is the capability to display a 16 bit true color graphics card may be necessary 19 The SmartButton data files default storage area was previously within the program
48. rtButton Reader X Tehnology Operation under Windows 98 SmartButton Reader for Windows Version 1 11 Full Install The minimum PC hardware operating conditions for using the ACR SmartButton Reader program are IBM PC or 100 Compatible Pentium 75 120 recommended One free serial port 16 MB of RAM 32 MB recommended Color Monitor Pointing device The minimum PC software requirements for using the ACR SmartButton Reader program are ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT with Service Pack 3 or above Windows ME Windows 2000 Page 20 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 5 1 1 What Do I Need To Get Started After you have confirmed that your computer meets the requirements of the Minimum Computer Operating Conditions you will need to make sure that you have the necessary hardware too In order to use the SmartButton Reader software you will need the following hardware components e ACR SmartButton Interface Cable catalog number 01 0053 e ACR SmartButton Data Logger catalog number 01 0052 e ACR SmartButton Reader Software CD catalog number 34 0010 In addition to the above noted necessities for operation please note the hardware options available to enhance your operation e Permanent Mount Plate for ACR SmartButton catalog number 45 0000 e Soft Plastic Mounting for ACR SmartButton Ident catalog number 45 0001 e Angled Hard Plastic Mounting with Security Eyelet catalog number 45
49. s window contains three tabs General Alarms and Advanced Each tab is described below ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 27 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual General Tab SmartButton Status k x General Alans Logger Information Logge s Time 06 12 01 10 06 56 AM Seria No 25400001 56E0 Logger Name 25400015660 Sample iniervat 1 mins bd Recading Time lt Data Stored 2048 teadings 1 days 10 hours 8 mirutes Capacty 2048 readings 1 days 10 hours 8 mirutes Last temperature reading 24 50 C Logger Delay Start Setting _ Logger Behavior Setting Delay Time 12 06 01 0857AM 2 FV Stop When Full The General Tab displays an overview of the SmartButton s operational parameters The top section Logger Information displays general information about the SmartButton its internal clock serial number graph title sample interval start time data capacity and current temperature reading The bottom section Logger Delay Start Setting contains the number of minutes the SmartButton is to wait before recording temperatures Below is a brief description of all user changeable options Logger Name Enter a name of the logger in this variable section This information is for identifying the ACR SmartButton It will remain stored in the SmartButton s memory after the set up has been stored The default Logger Name is the serial number of the SmartButton Sample Interval Select this option
50. te today www acrsystems com made to m e hnology P 4 measure Food Manufacture Mow Im STOCK Ve Nerve trocksced Deemaiemder 10 tor Vile Thee a e tree spome So Menr Reste ta Apan vernon of TronPisase must be Patea D order tor the natal te work i you a ER Meee amp OI wer cE ot Trae Read i x pane Contact Ov Sains Gnparomert seos oe Just visit www acrsystems com and select Catalog Order Amoet saion to he ACR product ine a the ACR Natia Thee singin Paroa date logger af waterproct and atm to weretand N eeercrmert Gee the rer Products pacar What s hare tor setae Check with ACR Systems Customer Support as your needs occur Chances are that ACR Systems has an upgrade program in place that will meet your needs ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 63 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 12 Glossary ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 64 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 12 Glossary A Active Form Refers to the windows dialog box that is currently being operated in Accuracy Refers to the sensor that the logger is drawing its data from Typically this will be communicated as a or value Autoscale By selecting this feature the result is essentially a Y zoom that displays the graph with min max scaled according to the recorded data s information
51. this range the SmartButton automatically starts to record data In order to set the alarm function you need to highlight the alarm that you wish to define high alarm low alarm or both Note The default in the alarm parameters are the maximum operating conditions of the ACR SmartButton By changing them you will automatically trigger the alarm detection function Once you have sellected the parameters to save them you must click the Setup button By selecting the Setup function you will receive a warning notification It is notifying you that any change to the set up of a SmartButton will erase all previous information and set up from the previous parameters ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 32 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual When alarms take place they will be noted in the Alarm tab and alarm history portion of the Alarm tab within the Status window In addition to the details noted previously any alarms will also trigger the appearance of a ringing bell upon opening the Status window Alarms are noted on the graph display with a dotted line ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 33 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual ACR SmartButton Help Manual SmartButtons for Smart Solutions by ACR Systems Inc Section 7 Working With the Data ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 34 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 7 Working With The Data P ARSI 417 Om Gar C My Docasnernts ADR Se
52. u with any information about the Software in its possession or control that you require to operate the Software in conjunction with any other software or equipment that you use in your business You shall not remove any notices labels or marks from the Software deliver disclose convey either directly or indirectly the contents of the Software to any third party or alter modify translate decompile disassemble or revers ngineer the whole or any part of the Software without first obtaining the express written consent of ACR 6 OnE YEAR Warranty ACR warrants that it shall use reasonable commercial efforts to resolve any problem with the Software of which you notify ACR during the warranty period that precludes the Software from operating substantially in accordance with its Documentation The warranty period for the Software is one year from date of shipment or downloading from ACR or Reseller To OBTAIN WARRANTY SUPPORT FOR THE SOFTWARE YOUR COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MUST BE REGISTERED WITH ACR WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE SOFTWARE MEDIA OR YOU MUST PRESENT A COPY OF THE RECEIPT FOR THE MEDIA AT THE TIME YOU REQUEST SUPPORT To REGISTER THE COPY OF THE SOFTWARE LICENSED TO YOU SEND ACR BY FAX EMAIL OR MAIL YOUR NAME THE DATE ON WHICH THE SOFTWARE WAS SHIPPED TO YOU AND THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE SOFTWARE In no event shall ACR be responsible for any problem with the Software or damage caused by the Software if the pr
53. very topic within this manual However each area is inclusive in that you will be able to perform the task without needing a prerequisite ACR SmartButton Reader Overview ACR SmartButton Reader Learn about the specifications operation and warranty information of your software Using SmartButton Reader Software Getting Started Learn the basics about what you need and how to connect to your PC Configuring The Hardware Learn how to get your computer hardware configured with the SmartButton solution Contacting A SmartButton Talking to the ACR SmartButton Status Window Overview Familiarize yourself with the features in the Status Window Setting up a SmartButton Setting Up A NEW SmartButton First time operation of your SmartButton Data Logger Setting Up A SmartButton Quickly learn the setup procedure for your ACR SmartButton data logger Backup A SmartButton Learn to save and view the information in your ACR SmartButton data logger Working with the Data Tab Functions Learn the options available under the tabs summarize your data create a spread sheet table or detail alarms Desktop Tab And Graph Options Print zoom change your settings and learn other features available within the customizing features SmartButton Reader Menu Options File Menu Learn the options available under this Menu Communicate Menu Learn the options available under this Menu Graph Menu Learn the options available under this Menu Options Menu
54. y of the SmartButton using the Status window options and then click the Setup button to store this information to the ACR SmartButton See also Setting up a New SmartButton Clear Click to clear all readings stored in the SmartButton s memory This button clears only the stored temperature readings All other operational settings are preserved Close Click to close the Setup window ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 29 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 6 1 3 Backup A SmartButton Click the Backup button in the Status window to copy the data from the SmartButton to the computer 11 10 01 11 5200 AM Enter the desired name of the file to save the data in The file name default is the SmartButton s serial number ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 30 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual A graph of the data appears once the backup process completes Once the data displays on the screen you can Zoom the data graph to see more details add timelines or explore the Statistics Tab Data Table Tab and Alarm Tab Note It is necessary to have at least four samplings in order to backup a SmartButton s readings After you have finished with this section you may want to visit Working With The Data ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 31 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual 6 1 4 Setting Alarms On A SmartButton Alarm Tab The Alarm Tab displays the high and low temperature thresholds Once the temperature exceeds
55. your SmartButton right away Simply determine your operating parameters and you are ready to go into the field and perform your test 4 1 Hardware Warranty Please note the following disclaimer when using ACR products ACR Systems Inc ACR warrants that its data loggers will perform substantially in accordance with the product documentation supplied with the data loggers the documentation for a period of three years from the date of shipment from ACR If you have acquired the data logger from an authorized ACR reseller we will delay the commencement of the warranty until the date the data logger was shipped to you by the reseller provided that within 90 days of the data logger being shipped to you by reseller you or the reseller provide us with the serial number of the data logger your name and the date the data ACR SmartButton Reader V1 11 Page 12 ACR SmartButton Reader User Manual logger was shipped to you During the warranty period ACR shall repair or replace at its option and at no additional charge to you any data logger that fails to perform substantially in accordance with its documentation a defective data logger If you wish ACR to repair the logger you must contact ACR obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and ship the defective data logger to the designated ACR facility ACR will not accept any product returned without an RMA number You shall bear all costs of delivering the defective data logger
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