ProbeView LT Manual - ETS
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1. 7 Required CGomponents 7 ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin 8 nnmnnn nnmnnn nna 9 Maintenance of Fiber Optics eeeseeseeeeriesierierinsirsrinrineiinrineinnrrnsrnerrnenne 9 Service Krg eglutee eat 10 Replacement and Optional Parts cesceeseeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseneeeaeeeeaees 10 3 0 Getting Started 02 07 11 Step 1 Download amp Install Driver for 41 4413126 sessen 11 Step 2 Download and Install ProbeView LT Step 3 Connect Components 4 0 Settings and Pinouts 0 0 07 15 HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem ceceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeeeeeseaeeseeeeeeeseaeeeneeeeaees 15 5 22 Settings e a ae a ee eta 15 Connector EA a NE E REA 15 HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter 16 5 0 OPeration EEE A E E E EEE TTET 17 ProbeView LT Data Sample RL Ce ue MEET 17 Sample Rates eege ee ese eee al eee 17 18 Fil Men EE E AE E E EE E E TTET 18 Probe Men EE 19 Communications Men 21 Help Meny Eed 22 Probe Status EE 23 Manually Setting Range AAA 25 Appendix A EC Declaration of Conformity 27 HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem AAA 27 HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter Notes Cautions and Warnings Note Denotes helpful information intended to gt provide tips for better use of the product Caution Denotes a hazard Failure to follow instructions could result in minor personal injury and or property damage In2. HI 4413P Computer Pin Description Pin Description Assignment Assignment 1 N C 1 DCD 2 Tx 2 Rx 3 Rx 3 Tx 4 DSR 4 DTR 5 GND 5 GND 6 DTR 6 DSR 15 HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter The cable for the HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter uses the standard USB A type male to USB mini B male 16 A type male 5 0 Operation Before connecting any components follow the CAUTION safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment ProbeView LT Data The following values are not updated during data logging Data is stored to C Program Files ProbeView LT and is saved in a text format for analysis by a variety of software The data is saved as a comma separated value file type Microsoft Office Excel recognizes this format to allow easy loading of the data To open the file and view the data click the csv file SAMPLE LIMIT ProbeView LT has a 32 000 data points limit before the data needs to be saved to a file The Log function will disengage automatically if this limit is reached No other indication will be given AVERAGING ProbeView LT does not average the data samples SAMPLE RATE The sample rate value is approximate The actual sample rate may vary depending on the speed and activity of the computer The Sam Sec label indicates the actual sample rate Avoid other tasks during data logging or the sample rate may
3. For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS Lindgren for service see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment Replacement and Optional Parts Part Description Part Number HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem HI 4413P HI 4413USB Fiber Optic HI 4413USB to USB Converter Fiber Optic Cable Glass 491106 nn nn length in meters 10 3 0 Getting Started Before connecting any components follow the CAUTION safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment Step 1 Download amp Install Driver for HI 4413USB The USB driver for the HI 4413USB automatically downloads and installs when the HI 4413USB is plugged into a computer that is connected to the Internet and that is installed with one of the following supported Microsoft Windows operating systems e Windows XP operating system e Windows Vista Client operating system e Windows Vista Client x64 operating system e Windows 7 Client operating system e Windows 7 Client x64 operating system If you use an operating system not listed please contact gt ETS Lindgren If your computer is not connected to the Internet or it is connected but the automatic installation failed or was cancelled you will need to download the drivers from www ets lindgren com and manually install them on your computer e 60 to www ets lindgren com H On the Resources menu click
4. by radio frequency fields AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES Bryan Sayler James C Psencik eneral Manager Vice President Engineering Date of Declaration December 11 2009 The authorizing signatures on the EC Declaration of Conformity document authorize ETS Lindgren L P to affix the CE mark to the indicated product CE marks placed on these products will be distinct and visible Other marks or inscriptions liable to be confused with the CE mark will not be affixed to these products ETS Lindgren L P has ensured that appropriate documentation shall remain available on premises for inspection and validation purposes for a period of no less than 10 years 29
5. 13USB Plug the HI 4413USB into the USB port on the computer communication port 1 2 3 4 or 5 The first time you use the HI 4413USB with your host computer gt Microsoft Windows will set up the driver you installed in step 1 and then display a message that the device is ready to use e Turn on the probe e Start ProbeView LT Click Start All Programs Holaday ProbeView LT and then click ProbeView LT 12 The first time ProbeView LT is launched an option box displays to allow selection of a communication port Select the port number where the HI 4413P HI 4413USB is connected To choose a different port after the initial selection select the Communications menu after ProbeView LT starts For more information see page 21 ProbeView LT will look for a probe until one is detected and then perform testing to determine the type of probe that is connected If the HI 4413P HI 4413USB is connected to the selected communication port the LEDs on the HI 4413P HI 4413USB will flash Only one flashing LED indicates the communication port is working correctly but the connected probe is not responding 13 This page intentionally left blank 14 4 0 Settings and Pinouts HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem RS 232 SETTINGS Following are the RS 232 settings to communicate with the HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem and probes Word Length 7 bits Stop Bits 1 Baud Rate 9600 Parity Odd CONNECTOR PINOUTS
6. ProbeView LT User Manual WETS LINDGREN OLADAY EMF MEASUREMENT ETS Lindgren L P reserves the right to make changes to any product described herein in order to improve function design or for any other reason Nothing contained herein shall constitute ETS Lindgren L P assuming any liability whatsoever arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein ETS Lindgren L P does not convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others Copyright 2003 2011 by ETS Lindgren L P All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren L P Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo and Probe View are trademarks of ETS Lindgren L P Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Revision Record MANUAL PROBEVIEW LT Part H 600096 Rev F Revision Description Date A Initial Release November 2003 B Added RS 232 information January 2004 0 Added download information August 2008 rebrand D Added HI 4413USB content October 2009 E Added EC Declaration of February 2010 Conformity for HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem F Updated USB driver installation October 2011 information Table of Contents Notes Cautions and WarningS cccccsesceeeseeseeeseeneeeeeees v
7. Software Firmware e In the Software column click USB Virtual Comm Port Driver the name of the zip file may vary slightly Save the zip file to the desired location on your computer 11 e Extract the files from the downloaded zip file e Inthe same section on the ETS Lindgren website where the driver is located click the link to download the installation instructions Follow those instructions to install the USB driver on your computer Step 2 Download and Install ProbeView LT See Required Components on page 7 for a list of hardware and gt software required to install and operate ProbeView LT The following installation instructions are intended for use with Microsoft Windows operating system XP 2000 98 or 95 H Download ProbeView LT software from the ETS Lindgren website www ets lindgren com Point to Resources click Software Firmware and then click ProbeView LT Follow the instructions to download e To begin the installation program click Setup exe ProbeView LT installs in C Program Files ProbeView LT Step 3 Connect Components e Connect the fiber optic cable from the fiber optic ports on the probe to the HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem or HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter matching white to white and yellow to yellow as indicated by the markers on the probe modem and cable H HI 4413P Plug the HI 4413P into the RS 232 port on the computer communication port 1 2 3 4 or 5 HI 44
8. cluded text gives proper procedures Warning Denotes a hazard Failure to follow instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety gt regulatory and other product marking information This page intentionally left blank 1 0 Introduction The ETS Lindgren ProbeView LT software provides data gathering and viewing options for use with these ETS Lindgren EMC Field Probes e HI 60XX Series Field Probe e HI 44XX Series Field Probe e _HI 3702 Induced Current Meter e _HI 3638 Low Frequency Meter ProbeView LT provides real time display logging and analysis of probe data It displays a variety of test information Required Components e 4413 Fiber Optic Modem OR HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter H Fiber optic cable part 491106 nn where nn length in meters not included e ProbeView LT software See page 11 for the steps to download ProbeView LT e Personal computer with Microsoft Windows operating system see page 11 for a list of supported operating systems and one available serial port for HI 4413P or one available USB port for HI 4413USB not included e USB driver for HI 4413USB See page 11 for the steps to download and install the driver ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS Lindgren Product Infor
9. e Status Screen Description Time Current time Probe Model The probe model that is currently connected Manually Setting Range The Range is indicated on the data screen and can be set manually using three methods Functions keys Press the F1 F4 function keys For some probe models the F5 key can be pressed On screen Click Range on the data screen to command the probe to increase range until the highest range is reached The next click will command the probe to Range 1 Probe menu Select the Probe menu and then click Range Additionally the data screen may display Over Range or Under Range Over Range Indicates the probe reading is over the upper limits of the selected range For example if the probe is set to Range 1 with approximately 10 V m as the upper setting any reading greater than 10 V m will cause an Over Range condition Under Range Indicates the probe is reading less than approximately 10 of the full scale of the current range For example if the probe is set to Range 1 with approximately 10 V m as the upper setting any reading less than 1 V m will cause an Under Range condition The HI 2200 RF Survey Meter and the HI 60XX Series Field Probe are single range devices and do not require range control 25 This page intentionally left blank 26 Appendix A EC Declaration of Conformity HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem SETS LINDGREN CE Declaration of Conformi
10. mation Bulletin included with your shipment for the following e Warranty information e Safety regulatory and other product marking information e Steps to receive your shipment e Steps to return a component for service e ETS Lindgren calibration service e ETS Lindgren contact information 2 0 Maintenance Before performing any maintenance follow the safety information in the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment Maintenance is limited to external ul components such as cables or connectors Ss If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service WARRANTY Maintenance of Fiber Optics Fiber optic connectors and cables can be damaged from airborne particles humidity and moisture oils from the human body and debris from the connectors they plug into Always handle connectors and cables with care using the following guidelines Before performing any maintenance disconnect the fiber optic cables from the unit and turn off power When disconnecting fiber optic cables apply the included dust caps to the ends to maintain their integrity Before connecting fiber optic cables clean the connector tips and in line connectors Before attaching in line connectors clean them with moisture free compressed air Failure to perform these tasks may result in damage to the fiber optic connectors or cables Service Procedures
11. nds ProbeView LT to immediately update battery and temperature information Auto Update Interval Updates the battery and temperature status at selected intervals 5 minutes 30 minutes and 60 minutes These values can be updated immediately by clicking the Temp label Temperature Units Fahrenheit or Celsius Range Allows manual selection of the probe range These values are not updated during data logging 20 COMMUNICATIONS MENU File Probe Communications Help Comm 1 Sle y Comm 2 Comm 3 Comm 4 Comm 5 HI 6005 2 20 PM Communications Menu Description Comm 1 Select communication port 1 Comm 2 Select communication port 2 Comm 3 Select communication port 3 Comm 4 Select communication port 4 Comm 5 Select communication port 5 Once selected the port number is written to Probeview cfg and the gt communication port number is set as the default 21 HELP MENU ABOUT 4A About Probe iew LT N Help About Provides information about the software revision and probe in use 22 Operation Probe Status Screen x File Probe Communications Help gail fo Temp HI 4422 11 16 PM Probe Status Screen Description e Status of the attached probe Communication Status e No Probe indicates the probe is not connected properly is not on or has a low battery e The total field
12. ses for a period ending at least 10 years after the last product has been manufactured 27 HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter The EC Declaration of Conformity is the method by which ETS Lindgren L P declares that the equipment listed on this document complies with the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive Factory Issued by ETS Lindgren L P ETS Lindgren L P 1301 Arrow Point Drive 1301 Arrow Point Drive Cedar Park TX USA 78613 Cedar Park TX USA 78613 The products listed below are eligible to bear the CE mark HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS Standard Criteria EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 61326 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EMC Requirements 1997 EN 55011 CISPR 11 1990 ed 2 Threshold values and measuring methods for radio interference by HF equipment for industrial scientific and medical purposes EN 61000 4 2 2009 Testing and measurement techniques for electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 Testing and measurement techniques for radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test EN 61000 4 4 Testing and measurement techniques for electrical fast transient burst immunity test EN 61000 4 5 Testing and measurement techniques for surge immunity test 28 Standard Criteria EN 61000 4 6 Testing and measurement techniques for immunity to conducted disturbances induced
13. strength or power density is shown at the top in large numbers e In anon squared unit this reading is the square root of the sum of the squares of the Field Intensity X Y and Z axes The orthogonal components for the X Y and Z axes are displayed in smaller numbers e Each time a reading is received from the probe this value is updated 23 Probe Status Screen Description Value from X axis reading Y Value from Y axis reading 2 Value from Z axis reading Units Units of measure set for the attached probe Click to change the units e The units cannot be changed while logging e The units for the HI 2200 RF Survey Meter cannot be set with ProbeView LT Probe Status Screen Description Temperature e Current temperature returned from probe e Units may be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius using the Probe menu To update the temperature and battery status click the Temp label Battery Percentage The approximate percentage of charge or life in battery The battery icon provides a graphical percentage e Displays current range Click to set Range e For more information see the next section Manually Setting Range Sam Sec Samples per second Record Cnt Total numps 0 data points that have been logged at this time Log A red icon indicates that data is being logged A yellow icon indicates that logging is paused 24 Prob
14. ty We ETS Lindgren L P 1301 Arrow Point Drive Cedar Park TX 78613 USA declare under sole responsibility that the Model Part Number HI 4413P Model Part Name Fiber Optic RS232 Interface Date of Declaration 28 April 1998 to which this declaration relates meets the requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EC Directives listed below using the relevant section s of the following EC harmonized standards and other normative documents Applicable Directive s E 0 ibility Di EMC 89 396 E EC andi sng direct Applicable harmonized standard s and or normative document s JEC 801 4 1988 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial Process measurement and control equipment Part 4 Electrical fast transient burst requirements N 550 994 equipment CISPR 22 1993 information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement uf 6 ETSLindgren L P James Psencik Vice President of Engineering Authorized Signatories The authorizing signatures on this Declaration of Conformity document authorizes ETS Lindgren L P to affix the CE mark to the indicated product CE marks placed on these products will be distinct and visible Other marks or inscriptions liable to be mistaken with the CE mark will not be affixed to these products ETS Lindgren L P has ensured that technical documentation shall remain available on premises for inspection and validation purpo
15. vary gt Irregular time stamp intervals in the recorded data can occur if this is ignored 17 ProbeView LT Menus ProbeView LT contains four menus File Probe Communications and Help The following screens assume a probe is active and collecting data FILE MENU 4A ProbeView 3600 i Probe Communications Help of Range 3 File Menu Description Save As Saves logged data as a text format to a csv file This file may be opened in several data analysis programs including Excel Exit Exit ProbeView LT 18 PROBE MENU ProbeView LT x File Probe Communications Help Log Data Ctrl L bod Rause Zero Rule Units gt Update Battery Temperature Ctrl B Auto Update Interval Temperature Units Range HI 6 Probe Menu Description Log Data Activates the program to collect data from the probe Log Pause Pauses probe data logging Zero Zeros the probe This feature cannot be accessed while data logging is active and is not available for probes that do not have a zero function Make sure the probe is in a zero field environment before zeroing a gt probe See the probe manual for more information 19 Probe Menu Description Units Current unit of field strength or power density Sets the units in which data will be viewed and collected The units available are probe dependent Update Battery Temperature Comma
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