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1. with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 8 Hardware Installation Message Window Note The Soft Tools software is thoroughly tested by BW Technologies and will not harm your computer system 10 Click ContinueAnyway The following window displays Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software rd Bw Technologies IRLink Adapter D D Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future Figure 9 USB Install Wizard Window The installation requires approximately 5 10 seconds The following window displays Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for BW Technologies IRLink Adapter Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 10 Completing the Found New Hardware Window 11 When the installation is complete click Finish The installation of the software and hardware is complete Proceed to Getting Started Connecting the IR Link to the Detector To transfer data between Soft Tools an
2. v10D Sensors Device Operations Calibration Other Operations CO Sensor Calibration H25 Sensor Calibration Bootloader IV Calibrate IV Calibrate Datalog Downloader Cal Gas 100 0 ar ppm Cal Gas 25 0 a ppm _Datalog Downloader Event Log Downloader LEL Sensor Calibration V Calibrate V Calibrate 02 Sensor Calibration Cal Gas 20 9 02 Cal Gas 50 0 LEL Calibrate v Save To Device Retrieve From Device Save To File Load From File Figure 13 GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools Device Operations Tab CO OJ H S LEL Sensor Calibration The CO O2 H2S LEL sensor calibration sections are used to select the gas ppm and levels of the sensors being calibrated To calibrate the sensor s from the Device Operations tab complete the following 1 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the detector and the computer USB port 2 Check the Calibrate checkbox for each sensor being calibrated Example 1 lf calibrating using all four gases with a 4 gas cylinder check all of the Calibrate checkboxes Example 2 lf calibrating just CO click only the CO Calibrate checkbox 3 If required use the buttons to increase decrease the Cal Gas ppm or level to match the gas cylinder level 4 Click the Calibrate button to begin calibration Refer to the GasAlertMicroClip User Manual for calibration procedures Other Operations This section provides function buttons that are used to e upload firmware
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4. detector from operating if a sensor is overdue upon start up To set a time period 0 to 365 days locate Cal Interval in the Sensors section O Cal Lock If this option is enabled calibration can only be completed auto zero is still permitted by pressing _ Calibration on the MicroDock II Base Station or e pressing Calibrate on the Device Operations tab in Soft Tools BW recommends that the sensors be calibrated every 180 days 6 months CO Force Bump When Overdue If enabled this option forces a bump check and prevents the detector from operating if it is overdue upon start up Enabling this option ensures that a bump check is performed regularly To set a time period 0 to 365 days locate Bump Interval in the Sensors section Note BW recommends that a bump check be performed every 24 hours prior to the work shift Languages The Language option is used to display all detector LCD screens in a selected language The available languages are as follows English e O Frangais French e O Deutsch German e O Espanol Spanish e O Prtugu s Portuguese The factory default language is English Click the corresponding language button to enable the desired language Device Operations The Device Operations tab is used to perform the following functions e Calibrations e Set ppm and calibration gas levels e Upload firmware upgrades e Download datalogs and event logs El GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools
5. up when the detector is activated O LEL By Vol CH4 If this function is enabled LEL is measured as by volume methane User Options The User Options section is used to enable or disable options for the detector Unless specified when ordered the detector is shipped with all user options disabled Click inside the checkbox to toggle between enable disable Enabled Disabled E A Confidence Beep When enabled this option provides continuous confirmation that the detector is operating correctly When the confidence beep is enabled the audible alarm beeps once every 10 seconds O Latching Alarms Enabling this option causes the low and high gas alarms audible visual and vibrator to persist until it is acknowledged by the user O Safe Mode When enabled the safe mode option confirms that normal ambient conditions prevail and there are no gas hazards When all gas levels are below the alarm setpoints Safe displays continually on the detector LCD O Stealth Mode If enabled stealth mode disables the backlight the visual alarms and the audible alarms Only the vibrator activates during an alarm condition When enabled displays continually on the detector LCD O IR Stealth Mode If enabled only the infra red IR LEDs and the vibrator activate during an alarm condition When enabled displays continually on the detector LCD O Force Calibration When Overdue If enabled this option forces calibration and prevents the
6. BG TECHNOLOGIES GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools Instruction Sheet Introduction The GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools application is required to configure the GasAlertMicroClip detector the detector Software Hardware Installation A Important Complete the entire installation process for both the software Soft Tools and the hardware IR Link before removing the Soft Tools CD or operating the Soft Tools program Do not insert the USB cable into the computer until instructed in the following procedures 1 Insert the Soft Tools CD into the computer If Java Runtime is not installed on your computer the following pop up displays BW Technologies Soft Tools S JRE not Found Figure 1 Java Runtime Not Found Pop up If Java is currently installed the Soft Tools Setup pop up Figure 2 displays Allow 20 30 seconds for the pop up to display Proceed to step 3 Doldrin TECNOLOGIE PER IL GAS 2 Click Ok Soft Tools will automatically install Java Runtime When Java has installed the Soft Tools Setup pop up displays E Please wait while Setup is loading J verifying installer 25 Figure 2 Setup Pop up 3 The setup process requires approximately 30 seconds When the setup is loaded the following window displays Bw Technologies Soft Tools Setup Installing Ga Please wait while BY Technologies Soft Tools is being installed S Setup will install BW Technologies Soft Tools in the
7. Following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to start the installation Destination Folder Browse Space required 7 3MB Space available 38 5GB Figure 3 Software Installation Wizard Window If Setup Pop up Does Not Display If the pop up does not display complete the following From the desktop double click My Computer Double click the CD Drive The setup will automatically begin Proceed to step 3 4 From the Software Install window click to proceed The install program automatically creates a folder on the C drive for the software Or Click Stewse to select a different location to save the software and then click _Install__ The installation requires approximately 20 seconds When the software installation is complete the following window displays BW Technologies Soft Tools Setup Completing the BW Technologies Soft Tools Setup Wizard Figure 4 Installation Complete Window 5 Click to complete the installation The software installation is complete A Important Do not remove the Soft Tools CD from the computer 6 Connect the IR Link to the USB cable If required refer to Figure 10 and Connecting the IR Link to the Detector 7 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer The following window displays Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search fo
8. cessfully installed Click and exit the remaining windows and pop ups Unsuccessful Installation Click Troubleshoot for solutions If the installation is still unsuccessful contact BW Technologies Error Uploading Data and Communication Errors Error Uploading Data Cannot communicate with device Ensure IRLink is attached to the MicroClip and retry Figure 16 Error Uploading and Communication Pop up 1 If the Error Uploading Data pop up displays verify that all connections are secure Disconnect and reconnect if required Click Ok to close the popup 2 Click Upload Firmware Update again Accessories To order additional Connectivity Kits contact BW Technologies Connectivity Kit includes Part GA USB1 IR USB cable e IR Link Adapter e GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools Software CD ROM e GasAlerMicroClip Soft Tools Instruction Sheet Contacting B Technologies To contact Boldrin Group Technologies call Europe 39 049 8975462 Email us at info boldringroup it Visit Boldrin Group Technologies web site at www boldringroup it Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY amp LIMITATION OF LIABILITY BG Technologies warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning on the date of installation This Warranty is valid only if the product is activated by the date on the package This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused
9. d From File Portugu s Figure 12 GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools Sensors Tab Detector Identification This section provides information about the e Serial Number KA106 123456 and e Hardware Revision 1 current firmware the detector is using This section also provides two fields that are used to enter text e g distributor name with 1 800 number or employee name that will display on the GasAlertMicroClip detector LCD during start up e Startup Message Top Line maximum 25 characters Startup Message Bottom Line maximum 25 characters Sensor Fields All settings for the sensors are set from the sensor fields Individual fields are provided for each sensor e Carbon Monoxide CO Oxygen O2 e Hydrogen Sulfide H2S e Combustible LEL O Disabled Click inside the checkbox to enable disable the sensor Enabled Vv Disabled 0O A Warning Disabling an installed sensor configures the detector to a 1 2 or 3 gas unit Protection is no longer provided from the gas targeted by the disabled sensor s Disabling a sensor should be performed with extreme caution If a sensor fails disabling the sensor also deactivates the detector alarm The sensor should be replaced and enabled as soon as possible The detector will function normally with the remaining enabled sensors Cal Gas The calibration gas option is used to increase decrease the gas concentration level for calibration it must match the value o
10. d the detector refer to Table 1 Figure 11 and complete the following procedures Table 1 Connecting the Detector to the IR Link Pom Desertor OOO OOO Figure 11 Connecting the Detector and IR Link 1 Activate the detector and wait for start up to complete 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer 3 Connect the USB cable to the IR Link if required 4 Insert the IR Link into the IR interface on the back of the detector To operate the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools program refer to the following section Getting Started Getting Started The IR Link is compatible only with Windows XP and higher Soft Tools is used to e define all of the settings for the sensors e set the user options e save detector settings to a file that can be transferred to additional detectors download datalogs and event logs e retrieve settings from a detector that can be used to configure additional detectors e initiate calibrations and upgrade firmware Using Soft Tools Soft Tools consists of two tabs that are used to perform functions and define settings for the sensors and the detector Sensors Figure 12 Device Operations Figure 13 Sensors The Sensors tab is used to define settings for the sensors and the detector The Sensors tab consists of the Detector Identification section e sensor fields used to define settings for the sensors e User Options section used to define se
11. f the span gas that is used to calibrate the sensor Press 4 or w to increase or decrease the concentration level for the selected sensor Cal Interval Press 4 or w to define how often calibration must be performed 0 to 365 days Select zero 0 to disable the Cal Interval option Note BW recommends that the detector be calibrated once every 180 days 6 months Bump Interval Press 4 or v to define how often a bump check must be performed 0 to 365 days Select zero 0 to disable the Bump Interval option Note BW recommends that the detector be bump checked once every 24 hours prior to the work shift Low Alarm Press 4 or v to define the low alarm setpoint 0 disabled High Alarm Press 4 or v to define the high alarm setpoint 0 disabled TWA Alarm Press 4 or v to define the time weighted average TWA alarm setpoint for toxic sensors only 0 disabled STEL Alarm Press 4 or v to define the ppm level for the short term exposure limit STEL alarm setpoint for toxic sensors only 0 disabled STEL Interval The short term exposure limit can be set from 5 to 15 minutes Press 4 or w to select the STEL interval for toxic sensors only O CO H2S LEL Auto Zero on Startup Enabling this option ensures that the auto zero sequence automatically initiates during start up when the detector is activated O O2 Auto Calibration on Startup Enabling this option ensures that the O sensor is calibrated during start
12. ile folder that can be opened displayed in a software application such as e Fleet Manager future option Excel default and e Access Word and Notepad future options To download a datalog complete the following 1 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the detector and the computer USB port 2 Click the Datalog Downloader button The datalog s automatically begin downloading A browser opens 3 Excel Locate the file and double click The file automatically opens in the default application Excel Other Applications Open the file from the desired application Event Log Downloader Button This button is used to transfer event logs from the detector to a software application such as e Fleet Manager future option e Excel default and e Access Word and Notepad future options To download an event log complete the following 1 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the detector and the computer USB port 2 Click the Event Log Downloader button The event log s automatically begin downloading A browser opens 3 Excel Locate the file and double click The file automatically opens in the default application Excel Other Applications Open the file from the desired application Transferring Settings There are several options available to communicate data between Soft Tools and the detector Each option is accessed via the buttons located at the bottom of the window Save To De
13. lick My Computer 2 From the drop down menu click Properties The System Properties window displays 3 Click the Hardware tab to display the hardware information Click Device Manager The Device Manager selection window displays iN A yellow displays beside one of the following e For desktop computers H 8 Universal Serial Bus controllers e For laptop computers USB Device 5 Double click The USB Device Properties window displays 6 From the Device Properties window click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard window displays 7 Click Yes this time only and then click _ News 8 The next wizard window displays 9 Insert the Soft Tools CD into the computer Click C Install the software automatically Recommended and then click Neb The USB Device Search window displays When the driver software is located a warning message displays Note The Soft Tools software is thoroughly tested by BW Technologies and will not harm your computer system 10 Click ContinueAnyway The installation begins and requires approximately 30 seconds to complete 11 When the installation is complete click __Einish_ to close the Hardware Update Wizard The Hardware Wizard closes and the BW Technologies IR Link Adapter Properties window displays 12 Verify the Device Status information Successful Installation If This device is working properly displays the driver software is suc
14. products to the original buyer BG s warranty obligation is limited at BG s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BG authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall BG s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product This warranty does not include fuses disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use any product which in BG s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer or the installation of unapproved parts on the product or The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on a proper storage installation use maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BG the buyer promptly notifying BG of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BG until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BG and the right of BG to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period THE BUYER AGREES
15. r current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Figure 5 Found New Hardware Wizard Window 8 Click Yes this time only and then click New The following window displays Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device S If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Ce Figure 6 USB Device Installation Window 9 Click Install the software automatically Recommended and then click at the bottom of the window The following window displays Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches oy USB Device Figure 7 USB Device Search Window The wizard searches for the USB device When the computer locates the USB device the following window displays Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Bw Technologies IRLink Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility
16. sors tab Save to File Settings can be saved to files that can be used to set up additional detectors and or to maintain a record of detector settings 1 From the Sensors tab select the sensor settings and enable disable the required user and language options 2 Click Save To File The browser opens 3 Select the required file folder and click Save Load from File The Load From File button is used to access and display files of saved settings 1 From Soft Tools press Load From File to access the browser 2 Select the required file The settings automatically display on the Sensors tab 3 Ifthe loaded settings are being used to set up a detector refer to save to Device Troubleshooting If a problem occurs refer to the following troubleshooting solutions If the problem persists or a solution is not provided contact BW Technologies e Firmware Upload Fails Unable to Locate Drivers e Error Uploading Data and Communication Errors Firmware Upload Fails Firmware Upload Failed es MicroClip returned bad status invalid crc Figure 15 Firmware Upload Failed If the Firmware Upload Failed pop up displays complete the following 1 Click Ok to close the Firmware Upload Failed pop up 2 On the GasAlertMicroClip Bootloader pop up click Upload Firmware Update again Unable to Locate Drivers If the Unable to Locate Drivers pop up displays complete the following 1 From your desktop right c
17. ttings for the detector and Language section used to set the desired language the detector displays El GasAlertMic roClip Soft Tools v10D Sensors Device Operations Detector Identification Serial Number Hardware Revision Startup Message Top Line Startup Message Bottom Line Carbon Monoxide CO Hydrogen Sulphide H25 User Options I Disabled I Disabled Confidence Beep Cal Gas 25 0 f ppm Cal Gas 10 0 ppm f Latching Alarms l Safe Mode Cal Interval 180 7j days MV Stealth Mode Bump Interval o Z days Bump Intervals 0 a aor 7 IR Stealth Mode Low Alarm 0 0 ppm Low Alarm 0 0 z PPM Force Calibration When Overdue High Alarm ool ppm High Alarm zz ppm l CalLock TWA Alarm 0 0 a ppm TWA Alarm 0 0 ppm Force Bump When Overdue STEL Alarm 0 0 a ppm STEL Alarm 0 0 ppm STEL Interval cs minutes STEL Interval cs O minutes l CO Auto Zero on Startup l H25 Auto Zero on Startup Cal Interval 180 days Oxygen 02 Combustible LEL Language Disabled IV Disabled English 7 Cal Gas 20 9 02 Cal Gas Let Fran ais C Deutsch Cal Interval days Cal Interval 180 a days Bump Interval 0 FEF days Low Alarm 19 5 H 02 C Espa ol Bump Interval days Low Alarm oLEL High Alarm 23 5 02 High Alarm LEL V 02 Auto Calibration on Startup pa B v Save To Device Retrieve From Device Save To File Loa
18. upgrades Bootloader download datalogs Datalog Downloader and e download event logs Event Log Downloader Bootloader Button This button is used to upload new firmware revisions To obtain firmware revision files contact BG Technologies A Warning Uploading new firmware automatically clears all datalogs on the detector Ensure that all datalogs are transferred to Soft Tools and then saved to file prior to performing the firmware update To upload new firmware complete the following 1 Obtain the new firmware file and save it to the desired directory 2 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the detector and the computer USB port 3 Click the Bootloader button The GasAlertMicroClip Bootloader pop up displays E GasAlertMicroc lip Bootloader Figure 14 Upload Firmware Update 4 Click Upload Firmware Update The Choose Firmware File to Upload window opens 5 Select the required firmware file and click Open The firmware begins uploading The upload process requires approximately 30 seconds When the upload is completed Firmware Update Successful displays The detector then verifies the firmware and reprograms itself for approximately 10 seconds The detector automatically resets to run the new firmware If an error message displays that the firmware upload was not successful refer to Troubleshooting Datalog Downloader Button This button is used to transfer datalogs from the detector to a f
19. vice Retrieve From Device Save To File Load From File Successful The status bar at the bottom of the window changes to green and displays the function performed and that it was successful Example Save to Device Successful Unsuccessful If the retrieval fails the status bar at the bottom of the window changes to red and displays the function performed and that it was unsuccessful Repeat steps 1 4 again If still unsuccessful contact BW Technologies Example Save to Device Unsuccessful Save to Device The Save To Device button is used to transfer the currently displayed settings on the Sensors tab to the detector 1 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the detector and the computer USB port 2 From the Sensors tab select settings make modifications or open a saved file of previously configured settings click Load from File button to load saved settings 3 When all of the settings are confirmed click Save to Device to transfer the settings to the detector Retrieve from Device The Retrieve From Device button is used to retrieve the current settings of a detector From the Sensors tab the displayed settings can then be e viewed e modified e used to setup other detectors and or saved to file 1 Activate the detector Connect the IR Link to the computer and the detector 2 Open Soft Tools 3 Click Retrieve from Device The current settings of the detector display on the Sen
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