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M41 Fit™ Fit Test Software User`s Manual

1. eese 56 Figure 4 33 Fit Test Options Dialog box sess tenete 57 111 About this Manual Introduction This manual describes how to install set up and use M41 Fit Test Software also referred to as M41 Fit software M41 Fit is intended for use with the M41 PATS Mask Fit Tester Instructions for setting up the M41 with M41 Fit software appear in Chapter 3 Getting Started Organization This manual is organized as follows 1 Introducing M41 Fit Introduces M41 Fit Test Software and describes its functions and Test Software features Getting Started Provides instructions for installing the M41 Fit software and setting up the MAT Conducting a Fit Provides the basic procedures for conducting a fit test Test Basic Procedures Using the M41 Fit Provides a detailed description of each of the M41 Fit menu options Menu Options Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Boldface Menu options and dialog box fields are shown in boldface type Key names such as Enter are shown in keyboard type Underline Menu items can be selected with the mouse or by pressing the key and the shortcut key for the menu or option The shortcut key is underlined on the screen display and in this manual For example to select the File menu you can press At F Trademarks Microsoft Windows and Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of M
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3. 6 Click the Copy Database button under Execute The file is copied from the source to the destination Select People Database EE File name Folders RS Cancel people dbf p c cs Cy m41fit Network List files of type Drives Database Files dbf SI c ggerard Figure 4 4 Select source database file Dialog Box If you need to cancel the Copy Database procedure at any time click the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the main M41 Fit window If you are on a network click the Network button on the Select Source Select Destination Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 23 Merging Databases To merge data from one database file into another open the File menu and click Merge Databases The Merge Databases dialog box appears Figure 4 5 This procedure adds data from the source database to the destination database It does not alter the source database file Merge Databases r Select Source Database Source Version 0 Records r Merge Source Database Into Browse Destination Yersion 0 Records Execute Merge Databases Cancel Help Figure 4 5 Merge Databases Dialog Box 1 Click the Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database file dialog box appears Figure 4 4 2 In the Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box do
4. Daily Checks Lx Remove HEPA filter or mask Press start to begin valve check Settings Particle Check 11721 9 PASS Zero Check 0 Particles per Minute PASS Advanced Maximum Fit Factor Check 1192016 4 PASS Cancel la 2 E Figure 4 23 Daily Checks Dialog Box Note The Daily Check process detects whether or not the N95 Companion is attached to the M41 and adjusts the pass fail values accordingly Figure 3 3 shows pass fail values for the M41 alone The dialog box instructs you to remove the HEPA filter or mask and press Start Once you click the Start button the daily check process begins and the status appears in the middle of the dialog box with the elapsed time in seconds appearing in the bar at the bottom of the dialog box Note If you want to change the settings for the Daily Checks before starting click the Settings button Either the Daily Checks Settings for M41 Alone dialog box Figure 4 24 or the Daily Checks Setting for N95 Companion dialog box Figure 4 25 appears depending on your system configuration Each dialog box displays the current settings and allows you to reset them Do not change these settings unless you are sure you should do so Daily Checks Settings for M41 Alone Ea Particle Check Pass Level p Valve Check Pass Levels 2000 Reset Minimum 0 8 Reset Value must be gt 1000 Value must be between 0 5 to 0 8 Zero Check Pass Level Maximum fi 2 R
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6. Step 4 Dialog Box eese ener enne 14 Figure 3 13 Fit Test Step 5 Dialog Box 15 Figure 3 14 Manual Entry Alternate Step 5 sss 16 Ligure 3 15 Fat Test Reeordc idet e vies erect eene beta tanket 17 Ligure A T Man Menu tete gt etre C E alba ee E RUE ER HERD AM ete 19 Figure 4 2 Toolbar Buttons i netter tete rte donee eter E ete nete tere desee he esee tiet e Penes 21 Figure 4 3 Copy Database Dialog Box rerrronrronvnonvvenvvrnvvnnvnnsnnnenrnrnrarnraseraseresensssnensnvesnensnenenensnseee 22 Figure 4 4 Select source database file Dialog Box 23 Figure 4 5 Merge Databases Dialog Box sees nnne 24 Figure 4 6 Export Database Dialog Box eese ener 25 Figure 4 7 Select destination file Dialog Box Export Database ooonocnoccnococococonnconncnnnonnnonanonnnos 26 Figure 4 8 Select file to delete Dialog Box eese 27 Figure 4 9 People Database Dialog Box eese nennen nnne nnne 28 Figure 4 10 Database Search Dialog Box seen nennen nennen nenne 30 Figure 4 11 Respirator Database Dialog Box eese nennen 31 Figure 4 12 Protocol Database Dialog box ooooonoconocnnoconococoncconcconncnnncona nana nono non nooo noc nennen 34 Figure 4 13 Sample timing for M41 alone Dialog Box eene 37 Figure 4 14 Sample timing for N95 Companion Dialog Box eee 37 Figure 4 15
7. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer 8 NO OTHER WARRANTIES TSI disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials 9 NO LIABILTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall TSI be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation special incidental consequential or indirect damages for personal injury loss of business profits business interruption loss of information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this SOFTWARE Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL inni nien reci ne ceci re eee ro vob Ra rer aad V liri festi e v ANA v CONC A T v TEA EMAEKS vi LE MER pr AAA A PP OS vi GHAPTER 15a orn id rete rin rias A Ao 1 Introducing M41 Fit Test Software 4 Lecce Lecce eese eee ee ette ee eate seen esten aset ense tse seen eee ea aee 1 MAT Eit Pe turesv aa sedanen eee 1 Using M41 Fit with TSI Commercial Fit Testers eene rene nen 1 MAT Fit Tasks Reda eot eu Pate PO e Pi qe 2 CHAPTER us cedet O A lab 3 Getting Started Me c resb es o PSSS eiS 3 Installing M41 Fit SO Wat iuris Riola data qa
8. Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the previously displayed dialog box If you are on a network click the Network button on the Select Source Select Destination Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network Exporting Databases The Export Database function allows you to transfer data to programs that cannot read dBASE IV format databases Most popular database and spreadsheet software can read dBASE IV format databases directly The export database function creates a tab delimited ASCII file containing all data in the database There is no way to filter records To export data from one database file into a tab delimited ASCII file open the File menu and click Export Databases The Export Database dialog box appears Figure 4 6 Export Database Select Source Database Source Version 0 Records Select Destination File Browse Destination Version 0 Records Execute Export Database Cancel Help Figure 4 6 Export Database Dialog Box 1 Click the Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database file dialog box appears Figure 4 4 2 Inthe Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box double click the folder for the type of database you want to export The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box 3 Using your
9. Checks Report The Report menu contains two options e Select Report e Single Fit Test Setup The Setup menu contains two options e Communications Port e M41 Daily Checks e N95 Companion Daily Checks e Fit test Options The Help menu contains four options e Contents e MAI Fit Features e M4 Fit Tasks e About M41 Fit You can select any of the options using the mouse or the keyboard e To select an item using the mouse move the cursor to the menu and click the left mouse button Then click the menu option you want to select e To select an item using the keyboard press the key and the underlined letter of the menu you want to select For example to select the Database menu press and hold Alt and then press D Then to select the menu option press the underlined letter for the option you want 20 Chapter 4 In addition to the menu bar M41 Fit includes toolbar buttons These buttons located directly below the menu bar offer easy access to the most common menu options S M41 Fit Demo File Database M41 Report Setup Help eee AY wa le sj Figure 4 2 Toolbar Buttons Toolbar button descriptions in order from left to right are E B EN EX Copy a database file to another location and optionally rename the file Merge one database into another and optionally rename the file Export a database to a tab delimited ASCII file Delete a database View or edit the People database View or edit the Res
10. Database file dialog boxes to access other drives on the network 26 Select destination file EE File name Folders d mydocu 1 text pc_stuff Cancel P Sy dy Ey mydocu 1 text Network d amp y pc stuff Save file as type Drives Tab delimited txt y S d ggerard Figure 4 7 Select destination file Dialog Box Export Database Chapter 4 Deleting Databases To delete a database open the File menu and click Delete Database The Select file to delete dialog box appears Figure 4 8 Select file to delete El x File name Folders Cancel people dbf x Network List files of type Drives Database Files dbf SI c ggerard Figure 4 8 Select file to delete Dialog Box 1 In the Folders list on the right hand side of the dialog box double click the folder for the type of database you want to delete The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box 2 Using your mouse select the name of the database you want to delete If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click the OK button A dialog box appears asking if you really want to delete this file 3 Click Yes
11. The report will be structured in columns with one field per column The first field in the list is used for column one the second field for column two and so forth Click Next and select the fields to use for sorting the report Click Next and select the records to include in the report Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report Note If you want to change the database used for the report click Database File and select a different one Example 4 Reports Based on M41 Fit for DOS Data Files Follow the steps below to generate a report based on a M41 Fit for DOS database file 1 Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select DOS Fit Test Database Click Database File to choose a M41 Fit for DOS database file You can usually find these files in the M41 Fit directory on your hard drive The most commonly used file name is testdata dbf When you have chosen the file click OK Click Modify Report and select a field to sort on Click Next and choose All Records or Selected Records from the Select Records to Include in Report dialog box Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report A one page report from each fit test is displayed or printed Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 55 Using the Setup Menu The four selections on the Setup menu allow you to select the communications port for your computer change Daily Checks settings depending on your system configuration and change
12. each test e Print passed fit tests only automatically at the end of each test e Never print automatically You must have the printer attached to the computer with the power on during fit testing to use the autoprint options Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 57 Automatic Termination Automatic termination allows you to terminate a fit test when only one exercise fails or when it is certain that the overall fit factor will fail Failed Exercise Technically it is possible to fail an exercise but still pass the overall test If you want to require that all exercises pass select the Failed Exercise box Failed Overall M41 Fit always warns you when a fit test in progress is progressing so poorly that a passing fit factor is impossible The fit test continues as usual until the last exercise is complete The fit test then fails If you would like to terminate fit tests automatically when an overall failure warning appears select the Failed Overall box Signature Lines The default setting is to show signature lines on single page fit test reports If you do not want signature lines click the checked box to deselect this feature 58 Chapter 4 TSI TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A Web www tsi com
13. fit test data printing fit test data and alerting you to failed exercises and failed overall fit factors Opening and setting up databases There are four default databases People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test You can open each of these databases to add delete duplicate or search for information You can also create new databases Copying merging and exporting databases These features allow you to move data from one database to another to merge two databases or to export the database to a tab delimited ASCII file M41 Fit software also contains an online help facility Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes how to install M41 Fit software It also describes how to connect the M41 to your computer Installing M41 Fit Software To install M41 Fit you must have the following minimum hardware and software configurations Hardware Requirements e MAI Mask Fit Tester e 386 or higher microprocessor e 5 MB free hard disk space for program files e Windows compatible printer e Serial port e Pointing device Software Requirements e Microsoft Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT e MAI Fit disk Installation Procedures The procedures for installing M41 Fit are different for Windows 3 x or Windows 95 98 NT Both procedures are included here Installing M41 Fit with Windows 3 x Insert the M41 Fit disk into drive A 1 2 Inthe Program Manager click the File Menu and choose
14. level used for the fit test Overall Fit Factor field Displays the overall fit factor result for the fit test Overall Pass field Displays a Y for a passed fit test an N for a failed fit test Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 39 Protocol button n a Clicking the Protocol button displays the Protocol Information dialog box Figure 4 16 To view detailed exercise protocol information for this fit test click the View button Respirator button Clicking the Respirator button displays detailed information on the respirator used for this fit test Figure 4 17 View results button Clicking the View results button displays the detailed exercise results for this fit test Figure 4 18 Search button Clicking the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structured exactly like the box shown in Figure 4 9 although it contains fit test information Select the type of data to search through and type the information to search for in the Text to search for bar Click OK The Respirator Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click New and add the new record i Clicking the Delete button permanently deletes this record from the fit test database A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record Delete button Print button Clicking the Pri
15. mouse select the name of the database you want to export If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 25 Click the OK button The Export Database dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in Click the Browse button under Select Destination File The Select destination file dialog box appears Figure 4 7 Select the name of the file you want to export the data to WARNING If you select the name of an existing file the file will be overwritten Create a new file by typing the file name in the File name bar or search for the file if it does not appear in the list The file extension txt is used by default and may be changed if you want Click the OK button The Export Database dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination files filled in Click the Export Database button under Execute The data is copied from the source to the destination database If you need to cancel the Export Database procedure at any time click the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the previously displayed dialog box If you are on a network click the Network button on the Select Source Select Destination
16. record If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new respirator in the Respirator Information section of the dialog box You can also change the displayed information for any existing record by updating the appropriate fields Respirator Database C 1M41FITARESPIRATARESPIRAT DBF HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 P GENERAL USE HUS AIR FORCE pn HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 P GENERAL USE Figure 4 11 Respirator Database Dialog Box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 31 The following table describes the function of each of the buttons or fields in the Respirator Database dialog box New button Delete button Duplicate button Search button Sorted Records field Clicking the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Clicking the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click Yes the record is deleted permanently Clicking the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Clicking the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structured exactly like the box shown in Figure 4 10 although it displays respirator inform
17. test Fit testing comprises five basic steps selecting a test subject selecting a respirator selecting an exercise protocol entering mask size and operator information and running the fit test An optional sixth step lets you view the fit test results before beginning the next test These steps are discussed in detail in Chapter 3 Performing daily diagnostic checks You can run diagnostic checks on the M41 including the particle check zero check maximum fit factor check and valve check You either can print or save the results of these checks for permanent record keeping Conducting respirator training The real time fit factor display assists you in employee respirator training This feature allows trainees to see the real time effects of mask positioning and strap tightness while learning proper donning techniques Viewing modifying and printing reports M41 Fit software generates reports for fit test subjects respirators protocols fit tests next due dates daily check results and user defined reports You have the option of viewing the reports or printing the reports You also can customize the reports to include specific fields only or to sort the data in a specific order and specific ranges Setting up communications ports You can select any of four communications ports on your PC for the M41 Fit M41 communications depending on your hardware configuration Modifying setup options You can customize the setup for saving
18. the default fit test options Selecting the Communications Port To select the communications port for the M41 open the Setup menu and choose Communications port The Communications Port dialog box appears Figure 4 32 Communications Port te Comi C Com2 C Com3 C Coma Auto Find OK Cancel Help Figure 4 32 Communications Port Dialog box Make sure your M41 is attached to your computer the power is on and the 60 second countdown is complete If you don t know which port number the instrument is attached to click Auto Find The software will assign the correct port number If you do know the port number click Com1 Com2 Com3 or Com4 Then click Test The software will verify that you have selected the selected the correct port Clicking OK saves the information closes the dialog box and returns you to the main menu Changing Daily Checks Settings To change Daily Checks settings when you are using the M41 alone open the Setup menu and select M41 Daily Checks The Daily Checks Settings for M41 Alone dialog box appears Figure 4 24 Refer to the Using the M41 Menu section earlier in this chapter for additional information To change Daily Checks settings when you are using the M41 with the N95 Companion open the Setup menu and select N95 Companion Daily Checks The Daily Checks Settings for N95 Companion dialog box appears Figure 4 25 Refer to the Using the M41 Menv section earlier
19. the M41 The M41 Operation and Service Manual contains the instructions you need if you are not already familiar with setting up the instrument If you are using the Model 8095 N95 Companion with the PORTACOUNT Plus to fit test filtering facepiece disposable respirators you also need the Model 8095 N95 Companion Operation and Service Manual 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures This chapter provides the basic procedures you follow to conduct a fit test using MAT Fit software These procedures begin by default when you open the software The chapter discusses what you must do before you begin fit testing and presents the dialog boxes you must fill in to complete a fit test The dialog boxes are easy to fill in by following the information on the screen However if you need additional information each dialog box is discussed in detail in Chapter 4 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options If this is the first time you have used M41 Fit you must also set the COM communications port and set up the fit test options for automatically saving fit test results automatically printing fit test results and automatically terminating fit tests You must do this before you begin fit testing Basic instructions for completing these tasks appear in the next section M41 Fit always starts in daily check mode TSI Incorporated strongly recommends that you run daily checks of the M41 before you run the first fit test Each fi
20. the date you entered Example 2 Single Page Fit Test Report Follow the steps below to generate a single page fit test report Each fit test will be printed on a separate page 1 Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select Fit Test Database The report obtains the data from the default Fit Test database If you want to use a different database click Database File and choose another one The name of the database file used for the report always appears across the top of the Report List dialog box 2 Click Modify Report to choose the fields to use for sorting If you do not select any fields the report appears blank when you view it 3 Click the Next button to choose the records to include in the report for example Company equal to ABC Click None for the 2 filter 5 Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report The report shows each fit test report on a separate page 54 Chapter 4 Example 3 User Defined Reports Follow the steps below to generate a user defined report T Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select User Defined 1 Click Modify Report and type a name for the report in the Rename Report Title Optional dialog box Click Next and choose the type of database you want to take the data from The report will obtain data from the default database Click the Next button to choose the fields to include in the report
21. without the computer Step 5 Conducting the Fit Test The Fit Test Step 5 dialog box Figure 3 13 is not active until you begin the fit test by clicking the Start button Before you click the Start button make sure the M41 sample tube is connected to the respirator and the test subject is ready to begin the exercise protocol immediately Refer to the M41 Operation and Service Manual if you need additional information If you are also using the N95 Companion refer to the Model 8095 N95 Companion Operation and Service Manual Fit Test Step 5 of 5 CAMA1FITAFITTESTAFITTEST DBF LX NORMAL BREATHING Initializing test Time B 6 seconds NORMAL DEEF BREATHING Ambient 4900 SIDE TO SIDE Fast Mask UP AND DOWN ROTATE CHIN PASS LEVEL OVERALL View Hetard Figure 3 13 Fit Test Step 5 Dialog Box 1 Click the Start button The fit test begins immediately and the first exercise description appears in large type The elapsed exercise time appears in the Time box As each exercise is completed the results appear in the grid at the lower left of the screen The Ambient and Mask fields show the ambient and mask particle concentrations as they are measured Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 15 2 MAI Fit prompts you when it begins a new exercise The exercises proceed one after another without pause 3 When the fit test is complete the main porti
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23. 1FITARESPIRATARESPIRAT DBF Respirator Information Respirator List nus AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 PGENERALUSE y Manufacturer HUS AIR FORCE Fit Factor Pass Level f2000 Model mcu2wP Approval fr Style GENERAL USE Description HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 P GENERAL USE Filter Efficiency less than 99 N95 Companion required Auto Description New Delete Duplicate Search idi Figure 3 6 Respirator Details Dialog Box Close Help Note The following warning appears if the N95 Companion is connected to the PORTACOUNT Plus but should not be used to fit test the selected mask Warning N95 Companion Connected WARNING The N95 Companion is connected to the PORTACOUNT Plus The respirator you have selected for this fit test is designated as having an efficiency of 99 or greater For best reults disconnect the N95 Companion before proceeding with this fit test or change the selected respirator I have disconnected the N95 Companion Change the selected respirator Ignore this warning and continue with the Ignore N95 Companion connected Click here if you do not understand this Help warning Sas Figure 3 7 N95 Companion Connected Warning 10 Chapter 3 Respirators equipped with particulate filters having 99 or greater efficiency should be fit tested without using the optional Model 8095 N95 Companion This allows you to measure high fit factors more precisely If yo
24. Because this dialog box monitors a process as it occurs you cannot modify any of the fields manually You can observe which process is occurring in the Status field see the actual readings for the Ambient and Mask Purges and the Fit Factor in the Readings field and watch the Fit Factor reading fluctuate in the graph portion of the dialog box You can also stop the display by clicking the Cancel button and stop and restart the display by clicking the Restart button The display pauses periodically while the M41 takes an ambient reading Clicking the Restart button forces a new ambient reading immediately Performing Daily M41 Checks Daily checks consist of the particle check zero check and maximum fit factor check There is also an optional valve check TSI Incorporated strongly recommends daily checks of the M41 before you begin fit testing M41 Fit software provides a very easy way for you to complete these checks Daily Check results are automatically recorded in a database named daily dbf This database is located in the directory that holds the M41 Fit executable files usually C M41FIT M41 Fit automatically initiates the daily checks when you first start the program The M41 must be on and the 60 second countdown must be completed for this to work You may click Cancel to skip the checks To start the daily checks manually open the M41 menu and select Daily Checks The Daily Checks dialog box appears Figure 4 23 46 Chapter 4
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26. Respirator Fit Testing M41 Fit Fit Test Software User s Manual P N 1980238 Revision B May 2004 M41 Fit Fit Test Software User s Manual P N 1980238 Revision B May 2004 SHIP MAIL TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 USA E mail address nbcOtsi com Website http www tsi com M41 PATS Website http www tsi com defense homepage defense home htm U S INTERNATIONAL Technical Support Technical Support 1 800 861 7590 001 651 490 2858 1 651 490 2858 Fax Fax 001 651 490 4053 1 651 490 4053 Copyright O TSI Incorporated Revision B 1999 2004 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA E mail nbc tsi com Fax No 651 490 3824 Limitation of Warranty and Liability effective July 2000 Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twelve 12 months or the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Parts repaired or replaced as a re
27. Run 3 Type A SETUP in the Command Line box 4 Click OK The setup procedure creates the TSI Products group if it is not already present on your PC The M41 Fit icon appears in this group Installing M41 Fit with Windows 95 98 NT Insert the disk into drive A Choose Run from the Start menu Type A SETUP in the Open bar Click OK Follow the installation instructions on the screen Gc qm pass pas ES The setup procedure creates the TSI Products group if it is not already present on your PC When you select Programs from your Start menu TSI Products appears on the list Highlight TSI products and then select M41 Fit Connecting the M41 The M41 connects to the serial port on your computer M41 Fit is shipped with an RS 232 interface cable with an 8 pin RJ 45 modular connector on one end and a 9 pin female connector marked COMPUTER on the other end Follow the instructions below to connect your M41 to your computer Note IBM PC compatible serial ports always have pins male on the computer side Ports with holes female are not serial ports Using the 9 pin Cable with the 9 pin Computer Port 1 Plug the 9 pin RS 232 cable into the 9 pin connector on the back of your computer 2 Tighten the keeper screws to prevent the cable from accidentally disconnecting 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the Data Port located on the back of the M41 Setting Up the M41 Before you begin fit testing you also need to set up
28. Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 19 Select the type of database you want to change The Select xxxxx Database dialog box appears Figure 4 20 Using your mouse select the name of the new default database If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen after you have selected it If you want to create a new database type the new file name into the file name bar Click the OK button The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box reappears with the name of the new default database displayed in the field next to the appropriate button Click the Protected box next to the database name to protect existing records in the database from being changed With this box selected you can only add new records to the database but you cannot edit existing records To edit the new database file return to the Database menu Select Open Refer to the instructions in the previous section Opening Updating the Default Database Files if you need additional information You now see this default database file when you select Open from the Database menu and when you begin a fit test Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 43 You can cancel the selection at any time by clicking the Cancel butto
29. al dialog box appears Figure 4 29 Type a name for the report if you wish and click Next The Select Database dialog box appears Figure 4 30 Choose the type of database you want to associate with this report and click Next The Select Fields to Include in Report dialog box appears Figure 4 31 Choose the fields you want in your report and click Next The Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box appears Refer to the beginning of this Modify Report button description Chapter 4 View Report button Clicking this button displays the first record in the selected report Click Next to view the next record in the report Click Close to return to the Report List dialog box To select another database refer to the Database File button description above Print Report button Clicking this button sends the selected report to your designated printer The entire multi page report is printed If you want to print selected records only refer to the Modify report button description above Clicking this button closes the Report List dialog box Help button Clicking this button accesses the M41 Fit online help information Select Fields to Use for Sorting Sort Selection Availiable Fields for Sort Fields to Use for Sort IDNUMBER LASTNAME Add gt gt lt lt Remove FIRSTNAME COMPANY LOCATION lt Back Next gt Cancel Help Figure 4 27 Select Fields to Use for Sorting Dialog Box Using t
30. alled daily dbf You can access them through the Report menu discussed in the next section Using the Report Menu M41 Fit provides the following reports e People Database report e Respirator Database report e Protocol Database report e Fit test Database report e Next Due report e Daily check Results report e DOS Fit Test Database report e User defined reports 1 through 4 you can rename and customize these reports You can access these reports by opening the Report menu and selecting Select Report The Report List dialog box appears Figure 4 26 48 Chapter 4 PEOPLE DATABASE C XMATFITXPEOPLESPEOPLE DBF 5 poria Sena c ae Database File People Database 1 Record Line Respirator Database 1 Record Line Protocol Database 1 Record Page Modify Report Fit Test Database 1 Record Page Next Due 1 Record Line Daily Check Results 1 Record Line View Report DOS Fit Test Database 1 Record Page User Defined 1 Print Report User Defined 3 User Defined 4 Close EEG There are 5 records in this report Help Figure 4 26 Report List Dialog box The People Database is the first in the list and is highlighted The name of the database file used for the report appears across the top of the dialog box This is the default database although you can choose another database if you wish The number of records included in the highlighted report appears in the field under the list The following tabl
31. ars Figure 3 11 The exercise protocol timing details shown on the screen differ depending on whether or not the N95 Companion is connected to the PORTACOUNT Plus When you use the M41 alone or if you enter data manually M41 timing details appear When you use the N95 Companion with the PORTACOUNT Plus N95 Companion timing details appear Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 13 Sample Timing for PORTACOUNT Alone seconds Figure 3 11 Sample Timing Details Dialog Box Step 4 Information When the Information step 4 dialog box appears the mask size and operator fields are blank Figure 3 12 You must fill in these fields before the M41 Fit software will let you continue PEA Step 4 of 5 Information Step 4 of 5 C MA1FIT FITTEST FITTEST DBF Ed TIT FITAFITTESTAFITTEST DBF mom 06 18 1333 12 18 1999 Figure 3 12 Information Step 4 Dialog Box 14 Chapter 3 1 Fill in the Mask Size field For example SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE This is a required field 2 Fillin your name in the Operator field This is a required field Override the Pass Level and Due Date by typing in new information if necessary 4 Click the Next button to proceed to Step 5 Note The default setting for data input is M41 If you want to input data manually click Manual When you click the Next button the Manual Entry Step 5 of 5 Figure 3 14 screen appears You can use this screen to fill in information from a fit test conducted
32. ation Select the data to search through and type the information to search for in the Text to search for bar Click OK The Respirator Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click New and add the new record Clicking the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field displays a list of all the respirator records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record in the dialog box Manufacturer field Displays the respirator manufacturer s name Model field Displays the respirator model Style field Displays the description of the respirator style such as half or full face Approval field Displays the respirator approval number 32 Chapter 4 Fit Factor Pass Level field Description field Filter efficiency less than 99 N95 Companion required box Auto Description Check Box Open button Close button Help button Displays the fit factor pass level number for this respirator such as 100 for half masks and 500 for full face masks Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Displays the respirator description also shown in the Sorted Records field See Auto Description at the end of this table A check mark in this box indicates that the N95 Companion must be used with the PORTACOUNT Plus to guarantee accurate fit test result
33. click the Database menu select Open and select one of the four database files People Respirator Protocol or Fit Test The first record in the default database appears If you want to work on another database that is not currently defined as the default click the Open button and select another database from the Select Database File dialog box Note Each of the four database files is described in a separate section below Updating the People Database File The People Database dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default people database Figure 4 9 sorted by last name If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new record in the fields in the People Information section of the dialog box You can also change any of the displayed information for any existing record by overwriting these fields People Database C 1M41FITAPEOPLEXPEOPLE DBF LX People Information Sorted List ID Number 456 78 1234 feen Last Name ANDERSON Custom G Delete First Name ocn Custom2 E Duplicate Company HOSPITAL GAP C Custom3 HEN Search Location PRINCETON AFB Custom I Mote A Mr pen Close Help Figure 4 9 People Database Dialog Box 28 Chapter 4 The following table describes the function of each of the buttons or fields in the People Database dialog box New button Delete button Duplicate button S
34. cords After you have added the last record click OK The main menu reappears To view your new file select the appropriate database type using Open from the Database menu The first record of your new file appears in the database dialog box Using the M41 Menu M41 Fit software allows you to run daily diagnostic tests and provides real time fit factor displays for use in employee respirator training Both of these selections are available from the MAI menu The M41 menu also includes a Fit Test selection Conducting a Fit Test To begin the fit test open the M41 menu and select Fit test The People Database dialog box appears The fit test procedure is identical to the procedure described in Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures Please refer to Chapter 3 for additional information 44 Chapter 4 Displaying Real time Fit Factors M41 Fit software allows you to display real time fit factors to assist in mask training This allows a person to experiment with straps and fit while watching the effect in real time The person then learns how each adjustment affects the fit and learns how to achieve a fit that is comfortable and has minimum leakage This feature is intended for classroom training and should not be used immediately before a fit test Using the feature to help the test subject immediately before the official fit test defeats one of the main purposes of fit testing to prove that the test subject knows how to don t
35. e order of the fields in the right hand list determines the sort order of the fields in your report Click the Add arrow The names appear in the right hand list These fields are now used in order to sort the selected report To remove sort fields be sure they are highlighted in the right hand list and click the Remove arrow The names move back into the left hand list and are not used for sorting Click the Next button at the bottom of the Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box The Select Records to Include in Report dialog box appears Figure 4 28 If you want to include all records in the report click the All Records button at the top left of the dialog box To include selected records only click Selected Records and choose the field you want to use for filtering in the 1 Select Record with section of the screen such as Company or Last Name the filtering operation such as equal to or greater than and the specific filter criteria such as an actual company name You can include a second criteria by clicking the And button and completing the 2 Select Record with section of the screen click None to use no second criteria or click Or to use the second criteria only Click the Next button to redisplay the Report List Click View Report to display your modified report All changes to your reports are saved TO MODIFY USER DEFINED REPORTS If you selected a user defined report to modify the Rename Report Title Option
36. e Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 19 f Setup Create Default Database Filenames C M41FITSPEQPLE PEOPLE DBF El C M41FITSRESPIRATSRESPIRAT DBF El CAM41FITAPROTOCOLAPROTOCOL DEF mi C M41FITSFITTESTSFITTEST DBF n Figure 4 19 Setup Create Default Database Filenames Dialog Box The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box displays the names of each of the default databases Clicking the People Respirator Protocol or Fit Test button displays the Select xxxxx Database dialog box Figure 4 20 The dialog box name changes depending on the database you select 42 Chapter 4 M41 Fit provides a distinct directory structure for the four types of database files Each file type People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test has a specific sub directory under the main M41 Fit directory usually CAM41FIT When you open any of the Select xxxxx Database dialog boxes M41 Fit automatically opens the correct database directory for the database type you selected Select People Database EE File name Folders people dbf c m41fit people Gy ci Ey m l fit amp x people Cancel Network d List files of type Drives Database Files dbf SI c ggerard Figure 4 20 Select xxxxx Database Dialog Box Follow these instructions to select a new default database file The instructions are the same for all database types 1 Select Setup Create Default Filenames from the Database menu The
37. e SOFTWARE 4 DUAL MEDIA SOFTWARE If the SOFTWARE package contains multiple types of media then you may use only the media appropriate for your single user computer You may not use the other media on another computer or loan rent lease or transfer them to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided above of all SOFTWARE and written material 5 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252 227 7013 and the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 52 227 19 This software is licensed sole for the U S Government or its authorized subcontractors it is not transferable except as defined under the referred regulations 6 LIMITED WARRANTY TSI warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt 7 CUSTOMER REMEDIES TSI s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at TSI s option either a return of the price paid or b repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to TSI with proof of payment This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication
38. e describes each of the fields and buttons in the Report List dialog box Report List field Displays the names of the reports provided by M41 Fit Number of Records field Displays the number of records contained in the report highlighted in the Report List field Database File button Clicking the Database File button opens the Select xxxxx Database Figure 4 20 dialog box and allows you to choose another database for report purposes The Select xxxxx Database dialog box is described previously in the Changing the Default Database Files section Note Selecting another database in this dialog box does not permanently change the default database used for fit testing If you do select another file for report purposes and click the OK button the new filename then appears at the top of the Report List dialog box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 49 Modify Report button 50 Clicking this button displays the Select Fields to Use for Sorting dialog box Figure 4 27 This dialog box lets you select fields to use for sorting reports To select a new field 1 Use your mouse to highlight the sort field name on the left hand list You can add more than one field if you wish Note that the right hand list has end of list highlighted Any fields you add to the list appear at the end of the list by default If you want to insert the fields elsewhere in the list highlight the field name that you want the new field to appear above Th
39. e diei adds 3 Hardware Requirements 2 ete tote pe tre Ere eee rdc ee b e E E Nerei Deed 3 Software Requirement motilidad 3 Installation Procedures A A 3 Installing M41 Fit with Windows 3 x eese ccoo ccoo nennen rennen 3 Installing M41 Fit with Windows 95 98 NT ersnonenvrnnvvnnvvnnnvnenenrvenenvnsnvnsnvnsnvensvensnrnenresvreser 4 Connecting the Mii eR Etro Me teet tasti id 4 Using the 9 pin Cable with the 9 pin Computer Port 4 Setting Up the MAL sonia cita lo 4 euius 5 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures eee eee eee ee eren ee ee ee eee ee etta sese en setate seta aset eaae 5 Before you Begin the Fit Test miii egere deed det ete re Ie dette e een 5 Stepel Sel ct A e e ea E eE rei ene eH E ep t EP i 8 Step 2 Select a Respirators o eoe esci eei eee Rer eroe eee pee eI ei 9 5tep 3 Selecta Protocol sata e e dte etie 12 Step 4 Information ere ee ed eet edet kj tere 14 step Conductine the Fit Test aed tede tae te Hi nee OR 15 Alternate Step 5 Manual Entry etae tee eet e tede enge dere ertet tg 16 Miew Record optional tit ena tip ie Pee tte be er o PER E eL ees o bod ga 17 SE A 17 CHAPTER 4 axati 19 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options sseessseeesveesesvsssssvenssnsenesesnnsesnsssvensnnsenessnnnsessssssenssnennesensnsesnsnseene 19 Using the File Menu 21 Ier eet c etr fai 22 Copying a Databases cce A d Ace tee
40. e this field directly Exclude buttons Clicking the Exclude button for an exercise excludes those exercise results from the overall fit factor result for the entire fit test Do not exclude exercises unless you are absolutely certain that they are not required for the overall fit factor result For U S military protocols no exercises should be excluded Ambient Purge field Displays the ambient purge time in seconds The default is 4 Do not change this setting under normal circumstances Ambient Sample field Displays the ambient sample time in seconds The default is 5 Do not change this setting under normal circumstances Mask Purge field Displays the mask purge time in seconds The default is 11 Do not change under normal circumstances Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 35 Next Test field 99 and greater button Less than 99 button Open button Close button Help button 36 Displays the number of months before the next fit test is due This is typically 12 months although some regulations call for 6 months Consult the applicable regulations for additional information Clicking the 99 and greater button displays the Sample timing for M41 alone dialog box Figure 4 13 This box lists Mask Sample Times Mask Purge Time Ambient Sample Time and Ambient Purge Time when you are conducting a fit test with the M41 alone Clicking the Less than 99 button displays the Sample timing for N95 Companion dialog box Fi
41. earch button ID Number field Clicking the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Clicking the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click Yes the record is deleted permanently Clicking the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Clicking the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box Figure 4 10 Type the name of the person you want to find in the Text to search for bar and click OK The People Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record You may search other fields besides the last name field by changing the field shown in the Data to search through If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click New and add the new record Displays the person s ID number Limited to 11 alpha numeric characters Last Name field Displays the person s last name Limited to 25 characters First Name field Displays the person s first name Limited to 25 characters Company field Displays the person s company name Limited to 25 characters Location field Note field Displays the person s division or depart
42. eset 5 Reset pem Value must be between 1 2 to 2 0 Value must be 1 to 10 min Maximum Fit Factor Check Pass Level 50000 Reset Cancel Help Value must be gt 10000 Figure 4 24 Daily Checks Settings for M41 Alone Dialog Box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 47 Daily Checks Settings for N95 Companion EG Particle Check Pass Level Yalve Check Pass Levels p Minimum 0 8 Value must be gt 70 Value must be between 0 5 to 0 8 Zero Check Pass Level Maximum fi 2 E Value must be 1 to 10 min Value must be between 1 2 to 2 0 Maximum Fit Factor Check Pass Level Value must be 200 Figure 4 25 Daily Checks Settings for N95 Companion Dialog Box The Particle check is performed first After the Particle check is complete the dialog box instructs you to attach a HEPA filter and press Start again This starts the Zero check and Maximum Fit Factor check When these checks are complete you can click the OK button to save the results and close the dialog box or click Advanced to run the optional Valve check The dialog box instructs you to again remove the HEPA filter and press Start This starts the Valve check When the Valve check is complete all the test results appear in the dialog box Click the OK button to save the results and close the dialog box The results are saved in a database c
43. gure 4 14 This box lists Mask Sample Times Mask Purge Time Ambient Sample Time and Ambient Purge Time when you are using the N95 Companion and PORTACOUNT together to conduct a fit test Clicking the Open button displays the Select protocol database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this does not change the default protocol database used for fit testing Clicking the Close button updates the displayed record and closes the dialog box Clicking the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Chapter 4 Sample Timing for M41 Alone seconds Sample Timing for N95 Companion seconds Figure 4 14 Sample timing for N95 Companion Dialog Box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options Viewing the Fit Test Database The Fit Test Database file dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default fit test database sorted by last name Figure 4 15 Many of the fields in this dialog box are display only you cannot modify them Fit Test Database CAM41FITAFITTESTAFITTEST DBF LX O BE Sorted Records ar First Name RICHARD T ote WEARS GLASSES 7 Company NBC GRP WEW a Location CAMP LEJUNE Test Date 05 17 1999 Mais Nest Testin fe Months Test Time 10 37 Operator LEE Custom Due Date 11171998 Pass Level 5567 Custom2 P 3 Protocol US MILITARY G Overall Fit Fado i50 D Mask Size M Overall Pass n Custom4 Respira
44. he M41 Fit Menu Options 51 52 Select Records to Include in Report Lx Selected Records f Select Records with C NONE AND COR it Select Records with lt Back Next gt Cancel Help Figure 4 28 Select Records to Include in Report Dialog Box Rename Report Title Optional Title User Defined 1 lt Back Next gt Cancel Help Figure 4 29 Rename Report Title Optional Dialog Box Chapter 4 Select Database r Database People database Respirator database Protocol database Fit test database Daily check database Back i Cancel Help Figure 4 30 Select Database Dialog Box Select Fields to Include in Report r Field selection Availiable Fields for Fields to Include in Report LASTNAME CUSTOM2 IDNUMBER CUSTOM3 COMPANY CUSTOM4 Add gt gt FIRSTNAME LOCATION lt lt Remove PEOPNOTE lt Back Next gt Cancel Help Figure 4 31 Select Fields to Include in Report Dialog Box When you display the reports using the View report button described in the above table the first record in the report appears on the screen All reports have a Next and a Close option in the menu bar across the top of the report screen Click Next to view the next record in the report Click Close to return to the Report List dialog box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 53 Report Examples The following e
45. he mask properly without help Use the Real time Fit Factor feature in the classroom for training and practice only Note You can use the real time fit factor display just prior to a fit test as long as you have the test subject remove the mask and put it on again without help before the final test Before you start the real time fit factor display you must have the M41 on and properly attached to the computer and must have someone wearing a respirator that is properly attached to the MAI To begin the display open the M41 menu and select Realtime The Realtime Fit Factor Display dialog box appears Figure 4 21 shows the realtime fit factor when only the M41 is in use Figure 4 22 shows the realtime fit factor when the M41 is used with the N95 Companion Realtime Fit Factor Display Lx Status Fit Factor Fit Factor Readings 100 000 Ambient Mask 10 000 Fit Factor 1 000 Note This feature is 100 intended for training purposes only 10 gt Figure 4 21 Realtime Fit Factor Display M41 Only Dialog Box Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 45 Realtime Fit Factor Display Lx Status Fit Factor Fit Factor Readings E Ambient Mask 312 100 Fit Factor ME Note This feature is 10 intended for training purposes only i Figure 4 22 Realtime Fit Factor Display N95 Companion Only Dialog Box
46. icrosoft Corporation M41 Fit is a trademark of TSI Incorporated Model 8020 PORTACOUNT Plus is a registered trademark of TSI Incorporated Model 8095 N95 Companion is a trademark of TSI Incorporated M41 PATS Web Site Please visit the TSI web site for the M41 PATS at http www tsi com defense homepage defense_home htm From this site you can vi Download application notes for the M41 Download instruction manuals Download product brochures View a complete spare parts price list Use our links page of NBC and mask related web sites http www tsi com defense links links htm Chapter 1 Introducing M41 Fit Test Software M41 Fit Test Software runs under Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT The software is designed for use with the M41 and expands the features available with the DOS based version of M41 Fit software This chapter introduces the M41 Fit features and briefly describes the tasks you can perform with the software M41 Fit Features In addition to the Windows interface features provided by M41 Fit include e Selection of the person to be fit tested from a database using a mouse You no longer have to rekey the same names again and again e Separate databases for people respirators exercise protocols and fit test results You also can merge databases and can add fit test data manually e Expanded report capabilities including a tickler feature indicating wh
47. ield arrow to display all the names in the People database or use the Search button to find the name you need Note If the person you want to fit test is not in the database or if the record is blank click the New button and create a new record 2 Click the selected person s name to display the correct record 3 Click the Next button to proceed to step 2 8 Chapter 3 Step 2 Select a Respirator When the Respirator Database Step 2 dialog box appears it shows the name of the first respirator in the Respirator database The records are in alphabetical order Figure 3 5 Select a Respirator Step 2 of 5 C M41FIT RESPIRATSRESPIRAT DBF RUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU GENERAL USE Figure 3 5 Respirator Database Step 2 If the record for the respirator you want to use is displayed click the Next button Otherwise 1 Click the Respirator List field arrow to display all the respirators in the database Use the scroll bar to find the respirator you need Note Ifthe name of the respirator you want to use is not in the database or if the record is blank click the New button and create a new record 2 Click the selected respirator name to display it in the records field If you want to see details for the selected respirator click the Detail box to display the Respirator details dialog box Figure 3 6 3 Click the Next button to proceed to step 3 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures Respirator Database C 1M4
48. in this chapter for additional information 56 Chapter 4 Changing the Default Fit Test Options To change the default fit test options open the Setup menu and select Fit test options The Fit Test Options dialog box appears Figure 4 33 Fit Test Options Automatic Termination GE Failed Exercise ms Terminate fit test when fit Cancel factor for any exercise fails Help r Automatic Save 5 C Passed Fit Tests Only C Do Not Save Automatic Print All Fit Tests I Failed Overall Passed Fit Tests Only Terminate fit test when E overall fit factor becomes Do Not Print impossible to achieve r Signature Lines J Show on Fittest Report Figure 4 33 Fit Test Options Dialog box The default settings are to automatically save all fit tests to not automatically print fit test results to not automatically terminate fit testing and to include signature lines on reports Once you have made any changes to these options click OK The dialog box closes the options are changed and the main menu reappears Automatic Save and Automatic Print To change the Automatic Save and Automatic Print options click the options you want Automatic Save allows you to e Save every fit test regardless of the end result except manually terminated fit tests e Save passed fit tests only e Never save fit tests Automatic Print allows you to e Print all fit tests automatically at the end of
49. information from the fit test you just finished Figure 3 15 You cannot edit the information from this dialog box but you may view all information and optionally print a single page fit test report When your are done click OK to begin fit testing another person Fit Test Database 456 78 1234 ANDERSON HOSPITAL GRP C PRINCETON AFB 04 21 1999 10 21 1999 HUS MILITARY G HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 P GENERAL USE Figure 3 15 Fit Test Record Summary This chapter presented the basic fit testing procedures provided by the M41 Fit software For detailed information on all the options available in M41 Fit refer to Chapter 4 Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 17 Chapter 4 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options This chapter discusses how to use the M41 Fit menu options to perform all the tasks available in the M41 Fit software It is organized in the same order as the M41 Fit main menu bar shown in Figure 4 1 You can perform MAI Fit tasks independently of the default basic procedures discussed in Chapter 3 by selecting them from the menu M41 Fit Demo ME Figure 4 1 Main Menu The following table lists all of the menu selections File The File menu contains three options e Copy Database Merge Databases Export Database Delete Database Exit Database The Database menu contains two options e Open e Setup Create Default Filenames M41 The M41 menu contains three options e Fit Test e Realtime e Daily
50. log box double click the folder for the type of database you want to copy The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box Using your mouse select the name of the database you want to copy If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows browse techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name of the file to be copied must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click the OK button The Copy Database dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in Click the Browse button under Select Destination Database The Select destination database file dialog box appears This dialog box looks exactly like the Select source database file dialog box and functions in the same way Chapter 4 5 The name of the source database file appears in the destination database File name bar by default To change the name type the new name in the bar The default destination drive is A If you want to change the drive select a new drive from the Drives bar at the bottom of the screen If you want to copy and rename the file enter the name of the new file in the File name bar The Copy procedure will copy and rename the file Click the OK button The Copy Database dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination databases filled in
51. me you have used M41 Fit software the dialog box displays the most commonly used 6 exercise protocol named Default The protocols are listed in alphabetical order Step 3 of 5 C M41FIT PROTOCOL PROTOCOL DBF Select a Protocol Figure 3 9 Protocol Database Step 3 If you want to use this protocol click the Next button Otherwise 1 Click the Sorted Records field arrow to display all the exercise protocols in the database Use the scroll bar to find the protocol you need Note If the name of the protocol you want to use is not in the database or if the record is blank click the New button and create a new record 2 Click the selected protocol name to display it in the Sorted Records field If you want to see details for this protocol click the Details box to display the Protocol details dialog box Figure 3 10 3 Click the Next button to proceed to step 4 Note M41 Fit remembers the protocol you last used and defaults to that protocol for the next fit test If you always use the same protocol this saves you from searching for it over and over again 12 Chapter 3 Protocol Database C M41FIT PROTOCOL PROTOCOL DBF HUS MILITAR HUS MILITARY GAS MASK NORMAL BREATHING T DEEP BREATHING LI POETOSDE e IN n foren r Figure 3 10 Protocol Details Dialog Box Click the View button in the Sample Timing area of the Protocol Details dialog box to display the Sample Timing Details dialog box appe
52. ment name Limited to 25 characters Displays any information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results such as wears safety goggles or wears dentures Limited to 128 characters Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 29 Sorted List field Clicking the arrow to the right of the sorted list field displays a list of all the records in the database file It is used to select a record for display Custom fields 1 2 3 Displays any user defined data you may want to keep track of The and 4 field names custom1 custom2 etc cannot be changed Open button Clicking the Open button displays the Select people database file dialog box You can select another file for editing However this does not change the default people database for fit test purposes Clicking the Close button closes the dialog box Help button Clicking the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Database Search Eg Text to search for FLAIR HAMM OLSON Data to search through PETERSON LASTNAME y Ej IDNUMBER FIRSTNAME LASTNAME 567 89 2222 123 56 8338 Figure 4 10 Database Search Dialog Box 30 Chapter 4 Updating the Respirator Database The Respirator Database dialog box automatically displays the first record in the default respirator database Figure 4 11 sorted by description You use the Respirator List field to display and select any existing respirator
53. n to return to the Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box If you are on a network click the Network button on the Select or create default database dialog box to access other drives on the network Creating New Default Database Files To create new database files open the Database menu and select Setup Create Default Filenames The Setup Create Default Database Filenames dialog box appears Figure 4 19 Click the button for the type of database file you want to create The Select xxxxx Database dialog box appears Figure 4 20 Follow these instructions to create a new default database file The instructions are the same for all database types 1 Click the File name field of the Select xxxxx database dialog box Enter the name of your new database file Overwrite the name already in the box if necessary You do not need to include the dbf file extension 2 Click the OK button The Setup Create Default Filenames dialog box reappears with the new database name in the field next to the appropriate button 3 Click the OK button to return to the main menu Open the Database menu and select Open choosing the type of database file you just created The database opens and displays a blank record 4 Complete all the necessary fields in the new record Refer to the tables earlier in this chapter for descriptions of the fields When you are finished click the New button to display another blank record 5 Add all your new re
54. nt button prints a detailed one page report for this fit test Open button Clicking the Open button displays the Select fit test database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this Close button Clicking the Close button updates the displayed record and closes the database dialog box Help button Clicking the Help button accesses the FitPlus does not change the default fit test database used online help information 40 Chapter 4 for fit testing a Fit test database HUS MILITARY GAS MASKS Norma BREATHING E N ponso emoon A Forsrcom E Figure 4 16 Protocol Information Respirator Database C M41FIT RESPIRAT RESPIRAT DBF HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 24 P GENERAL USE HUS AIR FORCE GENERAL USE HUS AIR FORCE TYPE MCU 2A P GENERAL USE Figure 4 17 Respirator Information Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 41 Fit test database norma encara fom fu A oo fn Porrosoe foo fr Urano DOWN fr fr Forero oo fi Figure 4 18 Complete Fit Test Results Changing the Default Database Files The default databases are the databases you use for new fit tests Although you can have numerous databases in your database directories only those designated as the defaults are used for new fit tests To change the default database files open the Database menu and select Setup Create Default Filenames The Setup Create Default Databas
55. o is due for a fit test There is also a single page report for each test subject user designed reports and other reports e Automated daily diagnostic checks e A real time fit factor display for use in respirator training e A database locking capability to prevent tampering e Support for the Model 8095 N95 Companion accessory Using M41 Fit with TSI Commercial Fit Testers As a convenience to military users who also use the TSI commercial fit testers M41 Fit will also work with these devices When the proper Respirator and Protocol selections are made you can perform fit tests on commercial respirators using either the M41 PATS or the TSI Model 8020 PORTACOUNT Plus The M41 PATS cannot be used with the TSI Model 8095 N95 Companion since the M41 hardware is not compatible with the N95 M41 Fit however can be used with the N95 and an N95 Ready Model 8020 PORTACOUNT Plus Although M41 Fit and this manual are mostly concerned with the M41 PATS and military masks the manual and HELP files contain references to using the N95 M41 Fit Tasks M41 Fit software allows you to perform the following tasks Each task is described briefly Instructions for performing these tasks appear in Chapter 3 Conducting a Fit Test and Chapter 4 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options The tasks are Conducting a fit test M41 Fit software opens in daily check mode followed automatically by the first step of the fit
56. og box appears also click the Cancel button Then follow the steps below From the M41 Fit main menu Figure 3 1 select Setup Communications Port Choose the correct Com port from the dialog box and click OK Select Setup Fit Test Options Choose the options you want to apply to your fit tests from the dialog box and click OK Select M41 Daily Checks Run the daily checks Figure 3 2 When the checks are complete click OK Select M41 Fit Test The first fit test dialog box appears on your screen Figure 3 3 You are now ready to begin fit testing Note Details for the dialog boxes referenced above appear in Chapter 4 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options under the descriptions of the Setup and M41 menus M41 Fit Demo ajsisio mae au fe PEI ES oOo Figure 3 1 M41 Fit Main Menu Chapter 3 Double click the M41 Fit icon from your TSI Products group Windows 3 x or select TSI Products M41 Fit from the list that appears when you select Programs from your Start menu A dialog box asking if you want to do the daily checks appears on your screen Figure 3 2 Click Yes The Daily Checks dialog box appears Figure 3 3 Run the daily checks at least once a day When the checks are complete click the OK button The first fit test dialog box appears on your screen Figure 3 4 Note If you did not start the M41 before starting the software or if the M41 has not completed the warm up period you will receive thi
57. on of the dialog box You can also change the displayed information for any existing record by updating the appropriate fields Protocol Database C 4MA1FITX3PROTOCOLNSPROTOCOL DBF Protocol Information Protocol Name Mo Exercise Name aus MILITARY GAS MASK 1 NORMAL BREATHING r q f Months Duplicate 2 DEEPBREATHING TF Search 3 SIDE TO SIDE E m Sample Timing respirator efficiencies 4 UPANDDOWN 99 and greater M41 Alone 5 ROTMTECHN r EE LN Less than 99 a Sorted Records US MILITARY GAS MASK Next Test Delete Exclude Mni Open Close Help om ee Helo Figure 4 12 Protocol Database Dialog box The following table describes the function of each of the buttons or fields in the Protocol Database dialog box New button Delete button Duplicate button 34 Clicking the New button opens a new blank record allowing you to enter a new record in the database Clicking the Delete button allows you to delete the displayed record A warning message first appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the record If you click Yes the record is deleted permanently Clicking the Duplicate button duplicates the displayed record adds it to the database and displays the duplicate record You can use this feature to create a record similar to the displayed record and edit the fields as necessary Chapter 4 Sea
58. on of the dialog box displays either a pass or fail status The grid at the lower left of the screen displays the results of each exercise and the overall fit factor You can now begin a new fit test on another person by clicking the New test button redo the test on the same person respirator by clicking the Redo test button cancel fit testing by clicking the Cancel button or view the detailed fit test record by clicking the View record button Alternate Step 5 Manual Entry If you clicked the Manual button in Step 4 you will be allowed to edit the test date and time if necessary If you then click Next the Manual Entry alternate Step 5 screen appears Figure 3 14 You use this screen to enter the results of a fit test conducted without a computer Fill in the results in the Fit Factor column of the screen After you complete the manual entry of data you can begin a new fit test on another person by clicking the New test button or go on to view the detailed fit test record by clicking the View record button Manual Entry Step 5 of 5 C M41FIT FITTEST FITTEST DBF Ed Exercise Name Fit Factor NORMAL BRE SIDE TO SIDE UP AND DOW ROTATE CHIN DEEP BREATHING THING N I HIE New Test View Record Cancel Help Figure 3 14 Manual Entry Alternate Step 5 16 Chapter 3 View Record optional Clicking View Record at the completion of a fit test allows you to look at the detailed
59. pirator database View or edit the Protocol database View or edit the Fit Test database Using the M41 Fit Menu Options ls HIM OFF Start a fit test Start the Real time fit factor display Start daily checks Select a report format from a list View or print a single page fit test report Select or test a communications port Set fit test options Online help 21 Using the File Menu The File menu allows you to copy merge or export databases or to exit the program M41 Fit provides a distinct directory structure for the four types of database files People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test Each file type has a specific directory When you open any of the Select Source Destination Database File dialog boxes explained below M41 Fit automatically displays the directory structure in the right hand side of the dialog box Copying a Database To copy a whole database from one location to another open the File menu and click Copy Database The Copy Database dialog box appears Figure 4 3 22 Copy Database Select Source Database Source Version 0 Records Select Destination Database Browse Destination Version 0 Records Execute Copy Database Cancel Help Figure 4 3 Copy Database Dialog Box Click the Browse button under Select Source Database The Select source database file dialog box appears Figure 4 4 In the Folders list on the right hand side of the dia
60. rch button Clicking the Search button displays the Database Search dialog box This box is structured exactly like the box shown in Figure 4 10 although it contains only the protocol names Type the name of the protocol for this fit test in the Text to search for bar and click OK The Protocol Database dialog box reappears displaying the selected record If the record you are searching for is not in the database file the first record in the file reappears Click New and add the new record Protocol Name field Displays the name of the displayed exercise protocol Sorted Records field Clicking the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field displays a list of all the Protocol records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Exercise Name fields Displays the names of all the exercises in the protocol There are up to 12 exercises Use the scroll bar to the right of the Exclude buttons to display Exercises 7 through 12 Mask Time field Displays the mask sample time in seconds for each exercise Use 20 seconds for U S military protocols Civilian and non U S military protocols may use different mask sampling times Total Time field Displays the total time in seconds for each exercise The total time is the mask plus ambient purge plus ambient sample plus mask purge times FitPlus for Windows automatically updates the total when you move to the next field You cannot updat
61. s for the selected respirator e If the respirator you are fit testing with has HEPA class 100 or class 99 filters leave this box unchecked The N95 Companion is not needed If the respirator has DM DMF or class 95 filters you should check this box so that the N95 Companion will be used if present International users should leave this box unchecked for P3 filters and checked for P1 or P2 filters If Auto Description is checked the description field will automatically be filled in using the information from the manufacturer model style and fit factor pass level fields You may overwrite the automatic description if necessary Clicking the Open button displays the Select respirator database file dialog box You can select another file for editing purposes However this does not change the default respirator database for fit test purposes Clicking the Close button updates the displayed record and closes the dialog box Clicking the Help button accesses the FitPlus online help information Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 33 Updating the Protocol Database The Protocol Database dialog box automatically displays the records in the default protocol database in alphabetical order Figure 4 12 You use the Sorted Records field to display and select any existing exercise protocols If the database is empty the dialog box contains all blank fields You enter information for a new exercise protocol in the Protocol Information secti
62. s message M41 is not responding including suggestions to check the M41 and communications cable connections Start the M41 and wait for the countdown Click OK to continue You may also select Cancel to skip the daily checks You are now ready to begin fit testing LS JD ow Figure 3 2 Daily Checks Inquiry Dialog Box Daily Checks Figure 3 3 Daily Checks Dialog Box Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures Step 1 Select a Person When the People Database Step 1 dialog box appears it shows the record of the first person in the People database The records are arranged in alphabetical order Note If this is the first time you have used M41 Fit your People database will be blank The following instructions indicate which buttons you must click to add records to the database However you must refer to Chapter 4 Using the M41 Fit Menu Options for detailed descriptions of the fields in the database dialog boxes Select a Person Step 1 of 5 C 4MATFITXPEOPLESPEOPLE DBF LX r People Information Sorted List ID Number 22456789 e Last Name SMTH Custom Delete First Name f tt JOHN Custom2 I Duplicate Company e2cEs CEX Custom3 Search Location MCCHORD AFB Custom4 GENERE Note WEARS INSERTS y j ilr tect to Figure 3 4 People Database Step 1 If the person shown is the one you want to fit test click the Next button Otherwise 1 Click the Sorted List f
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64. t 22 Merging Databases ia 24 Exporting Databases ed eee ien RO ds 25 Deleting Databases 2o eei te ete i bees i Een E iia 27 Exiting M41 Eit Software onn e eut eere dee ie reete et dene 27 Using the Database Menu e hene e eet re a a 28 Opening and Updating the Default Database Files eee 28 Updating the People Database File eese rennen nennen 28 Updating the Respirator Database eese nennen nennen nennen 31 Updating the Protocol Database eese rennen nennen nenne 34 Viewing the Fit Test Database sese eren rennen 38 Changing the Default Database Files rennen 42 Creating New Default Database Files sese eene nennen 44 Using the M4 T Menu iem es otros E t tovt cel ote Ces eee tees Pese 44 Conducting a Fit Testi dto 44 Displaying Real time Fit Factors niensis ranee Ea ne E EE Ea 45 Performing Daily M41 Checks teret e eet edi et ates a 46 Using the Report Menu ni rrt ite acer t I HE RE Fe SL NEE AEREE EEA SATEEN a EE RUE EUG 48 Report Examples 2 eee dee edere este e Re oes 54 Example 1 Next Due Report 2 5 ep ee repetere Hope Pee pepe eee 54 Example 2 Single Page Fit Test Report esnrornrarenrronrrnnvnnnvnenvnenrnrnrnserasevsssvsnsnensnvnsnvesnnee 54 Example 3 User Defined Reports aretini ie t e ia eren nnnm nennen 55 Example 4 Reports Based on M41 Fit for DOS Data Files
65. t test includes five steps 1 Selecting a person to be fit tested from the People database Selecting a respirator from the Respirator database Selecting an exercise protocol from the Protocol database Entering mask size and operator identification information UA 03 19 Running the fit test If this is the first time you have used M41 Fit your People and Respirator databases will be empty The instructions in this chapter and the information in Chapter 4 explain how to add records to the databases M41 Fit provides a Protocol database which includes the most commonly used exercise protocols If your protocol is not in this database M41 Fit also lets you add it Before you Begin the Fit Test Before you start the software you must make sure the M41 is connected to the computer is on and is operating properly Also if you plan to use the N95 Companion with the M41 to fit test filtering facepiece disposable respirators you should connect the N95 Companion now Refer to the Model 8095 N95 Companion Operation and Service Manual for specific information e Check the cable connections to the MAI e If the M41 is not already running press the ON OFF key on the front panel to begin the 60 second warm up cycle Then start the software IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FIRST TIME USERS Start the software as described below EXCEPT do not run the Daily Checks Click the Cancel button in the Daily Checks dialog box When the Step 1 dial
66. to delete the file If you need to cancel the Delete Database procedure at any time click the Cancel button that appears on all of the dialog boxes You immediately return to the previously displayed dialog box If you are on a network click the Network button on the Select file to delete dialog box to access other drives on the network Exiting M41 Fit Software To exit the program open the File menu and click Exit The main M41 Fit window closes terminating the application Using the M41 Fit Menu Options 27 Using the Database Menu M41 Fit uses four types of database files People Respirator Protocol and Fit Test The Database menu allows you to open the database files add new data to these database files change the default database file or create a new database file All database files carry the dbf extension The default files supplied with M41 Fit software are People dbf Respirator dbf Protocol dbf and Fittest dbf The default databases are the databases used for fit testing In other words Step 1 of a fit test uses the default people database Step 2 uses the default respirator database Step 3 uses the default protocol database and the fit test results are stored in the default fit test database The only way you can change a default database is by using the Setup Create Default Filenames option described later in this section Opening and Updating the Default Database Files To open one of the database files
67. tor USMC TYPE M40 GENERAL USE View Results Search Delete Print pen Leos Help Figure 4 15 Fit Test Database Dialog Box I You can display a new record by clicking the arrow next to the Sorted Records field and selecting a new record from the resulting list You can also click the Search button at the bottom of the screen to display a dialog box that allows you to select a specific fit test record The following table describes the function of each button and field in the Fit Test Database dialog box It also indicates whether or not you can modify the field 38 Chapter 4 Location field Y Displays the division or department name of the fit test subject Mask Size field Y Displays the size of the mask used for the fit test Respirator field os Displays the name of the respirator used for the fit test Sorted Records field Clicking the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field displays a list of all the Fit Test records in the database You can select a new record or leave the current record information in the dialog box Note field Y Displays any information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or results Custom fields 1 2 3 Displays any user defined data and 4 M41 field E Displays the serial number of the M41 used for the fit test Operator field Displays the name of the operator who conducted the fit test Pass Level field Displays the pass
68. u choose to ignore the warning and use the N95 Companion the highest fit factor you can measure is 200 Note The following warning appears if the N95 Companion is not connected to the PORTACOUNT Plus but should be used to fit test the selected mask Warning N95 Companion Not Connected Lx WARNING The N95 Companion is not connected to the PORTACOUNT Plus The Respirator you have selected for this fit test is designated as having an efficiency below 99 For best results connect the N95 Companion before proceeding with this fit test or change the selected respirator lf you ignore this warning measured fit factors may be artificially low I have connected the N95 Companion i Continue Change the selected respirator Ignore this warning and continue with the Ignore N95 Companion disconnected Click here if you do not understand this Help warning Figure 3 8 N95 Companion Not Connected Warning Most respirators equipped with particulate filters having less than 99 efficiency should be fit tested using the optional Model 8095 N95 Companion with the PORTACOUNT Plus If you choose to ignore the warning artificially low fit factors will occur This can cause a respirator with a good fit to fail the test Conducting a Fit Test Basic Procedures 11 Step 3 Select a Protocol When the Protocol Database Step 3 dialog box appears it shows the exercise protocol that was last used Figure 3 9 Note If this is the first ti
69. uble click the folder for the type of database you want to merge The names of the files in the selected folder appear in the File name list on the left hand side of the dialog box 3 Using your mouse select the name of the source database you want to merge data from If the database name does not appear in the list search for the desired database in other folders If you are not familiar with basic Windows search techniques please refer to your Windows documentation The name must appear in the File name bar at the top left of the screen Click the OK button The Merge Databases dialog box reappears with the name of the source database filled in 4 Click the Browse button under Merge Source Database Into The Select destination database file dialog box appears This dialog box looks exactly like the Select source database dialog box and functions in the same way 5 Select the name of the database you want to merge data into Search for the database if it does not appear in the list The file must already exist or you cannot execute the merge function Click the OK button The Merge Databases dialog box reappears with the names of the source and destination databases filled in 6 Click the Merge Databases button under Execute The data is copied from the source database and added to the destination database The source database is not altered 24 Chapter 4 If you need to cancel the Merge Databases procedure at any time click the
70. xamples include instructions for generating four different types of reports a Next Due report a single page Fit Test report a user defined report and report based on M41 Fit for DOS database files Although these are only a representative sample of the many reports you can generate with M41 Fit the examples show how to navigate through the many Report dialog boxes and should provide some basic guidelines for generating other types of reports Example 1 Next Due Report Follow the steps below to generate a report showing who is due for a fit test This report will have one record per line 1 Open the Report menu and choose Select Report From the Report List dialog box select Next Due The report obtains the data from the default Fit Test database If you want to use a different Fit Test database click Database File and choose another one The name of the database file used for the report always appears across the top of the Report List dialog box 2 Click Modify Report to choose the fields to use for sorting for example Last Name and ID number If you do not select any fields the report appears blank when you view it 3 Click the Next button to choose the records to include in the report for example click Selected Records and choose Due Date less than xx xx 1996 using whatever date you wish Click None for the 2 filter 5 Click Next and choose View Report or Print Report The report shows all people due for a fit test prior to

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