Analyser Data Manager Operating Manual

Analyser Data Manager Operating Manual DIAMOND SYSTEMS LLC 55 EAST BROAD ST TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA 32796 1-321-223-7500 INFO@VIASENSOR.INFO OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Page 2 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Table of Contents MANUAL GUIDELINES ............................................................................................... 5 1.1 Document History ............................................................................................ 5 1.2 Notes ............................................................................................................. 5 2.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 7 2.1 Analyser Data Manager..................................................................................... 7 2.2 Computer Requirements ................................................................................... 7 3.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ................................................... 8 3.1 Software Installation ........................................................................................ 8 3.2 Software Removal .......................................................................................... 11 4.0 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................... /3 4.1 Copy Protection ............................................................................................. 13 4.2 Running the Software for the First Time ............................................................ 13 4.3 Terminating the Application ............................................................................ 13 5.0 USER INTERFACE ........................................................................................ /5 5.1 Instrument Selection ...................................................................................... 15 5.2 Default Application Screen .............................................................................. 15 6.0 CONNECTED DEVICES ................................................................................. /6 6.1 Main Application Screen .................................................................................. 16 6.2 Summary Instrument Details .......................................................................... 16 6.3 Device Readings Tab ...................................................................................... 17 6.3.1 Print Device Readings ............................................................................. 17 6.3.2 Copy Device Readings............................................................................. 18 6.3.3 Email Device Readings ............................................................................ 19 6.3.3.1 Email Configuration .......................................................................... 20 6.4 Identifier Management Tab ............................................................................. 20 6.4.1 Create New Site ID ................................................................................. 21 6.4.2 Create ID .............................................................................................. 22 6.4.3 Create New ID Block ............................................................................... 22 6.4.4 Delete ID .............................................................................................. 23 6.4.5 Instrument's List .................................................................................... 23 6.5 Event Log Tab ............................................................................................... 24 6.6 Instrument Settings Tab ................................................................................. 25 6.6.1 Update Top and Second Level Field Labels ................................................. 25 6.6.2 Instrument Settings ............................................................................... 26 6.6.2.1 Export Instrument Settings .................................................................. 26 6.6.2.2 Import Instrument Settings ................................................................. 28 6.6.3 Set Clock .............................................................................................. 28 6.6.4 Clear Readings Memory .......................................................................... 28 6.7 Data Tracing Tab ........................................................................................... 29 6.7.1 Parameter Configuration ......................................................................... 29 7.0 HISTORICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 3/ 8.0 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................ 35 8.1 Instrument Communications Service .............................................................. 35 8.1.1 Instrument Communications Service Settings ............................................ 37 8.1.2 Server Settings for Instrument Communications Services ............................ 38 8.1.3 Temperature Display .............................................................................. 38 8.1.4 Calculated Channels ............................................................................... 38 . Page 3 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager 9.0 ABOUT TAB ................................................................................................. 40 /0.0 PROBLEM SOLVING ..................................................................................... 4/ //.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................. 42 Page 4 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Manual Guidelines /./ Document History Issued By Issue Date Change Control ID Issue No. Reason for Change LA Jan 2010 OMADM 1.21 New functionality to support V1.2 G200 analyser range LA Mar 2012 OMADMN 1.22 New instructions. /.2 Notes Important/useful information and instructions are shown clearly throughout the manual in a note format. For example: Page 5 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Page 6 This page is intentionally left blank Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 2.0 Introduction This manual explains how to use the Analyser Data Manager software for the model types listed below: ? G100 CO2 0-20% ? G110 CO2 0-100% ? G150 CO2 0-10,000ppm ? G200 N2O 0-1,000ppm ? G210 N2O 0-100% The G100 analyser is specifically designed to monitor CO2 for the verification of incubators in research and pharmaceutical markets. The G110 analyser is specifically designed for general CO 2 storage and is applicable to brewing applications. The G150 analyser is designed for low level CO 2 monitoring. Applications include indoor air quality monitoring and illegal immigrant detection. The G200 analyser is designed to safety check background and breathing zone levels of N 2O (0-1,000ppm) in medical applications and the G210 analyser is designed to audit check piped medica gases in hospitals, including N2O, O2, CO2 and CO. These units have been developed to incorporate the latest technology and specification requirements, which provide the user with fast, simple-to-use, accurate instrumentation. ,e Note: The range of G100 and G200 instruments are sensitive pieces of scientific equipment, and should be treated as such. 2./ Analyser Data Manager Analyser Data Manager software provides the user with the ability to: ? Obtain instrument status. ? View the instrument readings and event log data. ? Download and store readings for further analysis. ? Graph downloaded instrument readings. ? View, import and export the instrument configuration. ? Copy data from the client into other packages such as MS Excel. ? Email data directly from the application. ? Configure remote access to a central database. Print graph and tabular data. 2.2 Computer Requirements The software is compatible with the 32-bit editions of the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 and Windows 7. ? The PC must have two spare USB ports available. ? It is highly recommended that the system has at least 1GB RAM and a 2GHz processor. ? Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (supplied). ? Microsoft SQL Server Express 2005 SP3 (supplied). Page 7 3.0 Software Installation and Removal 3./ Software Installation The Analyser Data Manager software is provided on CD. The user installing the software must sign onto the PC with 'Administrator' privileges. 1) Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive. The CD will automatically start up (autorun) and the following screen is displayed: Analyser Data Manager CD Home Page 2) To install the Analyser Data Manager software programs, select the 'Install Software' button and the following screen is displayed: Install Analyser Data Manager 3) The next screen displayed asks the user to accept the terms of the User License Agreement. Page 8 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 End-User License Agreement 4) Accept the terms of the license agreement by 'checking' the appropriate box followed by the 'Next' button to continue and the following screen is displayed: Custom Setup 5) It is recommended that all of the program features listed above are installed. If you wish to install all programs, simply select the 'Next' button to continue. 6) However, it is possible to select each program individually. 'Right-click' on the program drop-down box to select whether the program is to be installed or not. © Copyright© Copyright Page 9 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Custom Setup 7) After selecting the 'Next' button to continue, select the 'Install' button and the software installation will continue until the installation is complete. Install Analyser Data Manager 8) Once installation is complete the user must restart the PC. Page 10 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Setup 9) The operating manual can also be viewed and installed to your computer from the 'Insta CD'. 10) To exit the software installation CD, select the 'Exit CD' button from the CD 'Home Page'. 3.2 Software Removal To remove the Analyser Data Manager software and all associated files the user must sign onto the PC with 'Administrator' privileges, otherwise the removal request is denied by the operating system. 1) To remove the software once installed, select 'Start' from the desktop and then 'Contro Panel'. 2) When using Microsoft Windows XP, select the 'Add/Remove programs' icon, highlight 'Geotech Analyser Data Manager' from the program list and select 'Remove'. Add or Remove Programs When using Microsoft Vista or Windows 7, select 'Programs and Features' and choose Page 11 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager 'Geotech Analyser Data Manager', then select 'Uninsta ll'. ,es Note: Java and Microsoft .NET Frameworks will not automatically be deleted when removing the application software and must be removed separately. Before deletion check that no other programs require these files. 3) The user should restart the PC after the software has been removed. The database is not deleted when the software is uninsta lled. Page 12 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 4.0 Getting Started 4./ Copy Protection Copy protection is provided by a USB software protection device giving only the license holder the security rights to run the software. When the application starts up, the presence of the protection device is checked and if present the application starts. If not, the application displays a notification message until the protection device is connected to a USB port. Software Protection Message 4.2 Running the Software for the First Time Once the software is installed, plug the software protection device into a USB port and connect the analyser to the PC via the USB cable into another USB port. The analysers are USB 2 devices so attaching the instrument to a USB 2 port on the PC will improve the overall performance of the software, in particular when using the 'Data Tracing' tab and tracing multiple channels in real-time. 1) To start the application, 'double-click' the desktop shortcut 'Analyser Data Manager'. Desktop Icon 2) Alternatively, select 'Start' from the desktop, then 'All Programs' and select 'Analyser Data Manager' from the Geotechnica l Instruments program folder. 4.3 Terminating the Application Analyser Data Manager keeps running even when the user chooses to close the application in the Page 13 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager normal way, i.e. by selecting 'Close' from the system menu, 'ALT F4' or the 'X icon' at the top right of the application window. .es Note: All of the above options hide the application and keep it running. 1) To re-open the application once hidden, the user should 'double-click' the mouse left button on the icon in the 'Task Bar' as shown below and the application will reappear. Icon - Task Bar 2) To close the application completely, the user must 'right-click' the icon in the 'Task Bar' and select 'Exit' from the context menu. Task Bar Icon - Right-Click Quit ,es Note: If Analyser Data Manager is running and the user attempts to open another instance of the application, a warning message is displayed giving the user the option of closing the new application and switching to the hidden application or continuing to open a second instance. It is possible to run two applications, however this is not recommended as one application may not display the current values. Page 14 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 5.0 User Interface 5./ Instrument Selection To the left hand side of the application window there are two lists of devices (instruments) connected and disconnected. The main screen displays live data readings for physically 'Connected Devices' attached via a USB cable. The instrument icons change depending on whether the instrument is past its 'Service Due Date'. An instrument past its service due date is highlighted with a 'red' background. Hover over the highlighted instrument and the service due date is displayed. The connected and disconnected devices shown can be displayed as icons or detailed view. Toggle between icon and details view as required using the buttons at the top of the connected list. 5.2 Default Application Screen The default application screen is the 'Device Readings' tab. This screen displays live data readings for the connected device. Default Application Screen By default the application displays the 'Device Readings' tab unless the user has an alternative tab selected. In either case, the data for the selected tab is updated when the instrument is connected. Page 15 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 6.0 Connected Devices 6./ Main Application Screen The main application screen displays live data readings for the connected device(s). Main Application Screen When an instrument is selected from the 'Connected Devices' list the user can: ? Inspect live and historical instrument readings. ? Inspect live and historical event log data. ? Inspect the settings for the connected instrument. ? Perform real-time data graphing for a number of data channels. ? Enter default configuration settings. ? Obtain web-based support via the Internet. 6.2 Summary Instrument Details A summary of the selected instrument details is displayed in the top right area of the main application screen. Summary Instrument Details Product Version - The version number and release date of the instrument's internal software 'Firmware'. Page 16 Next Service Due - The date the next service is due for the connected device. Last Factory Calibration - The date the last factory calibration was performed on the connected instrument. Device Date/Time - The date and time set and stored on the connected device. Battery - A percentage of battery life left before recharge is necessary. The battery indicator will show how much life the battery has and an image of a plug will flash whilst the unit is charging and connected to external power. When connected to external power or charging, the battery will read 100% regardless of the battery condition. Memory - The amount of memory the application has remaining for live readings. The indication bar indicates how full the memory is (maximum of 1,000 readings). 6.3 Device Readings Tab When an instrument is selected and the instrument is currently connected the 'Device Reading' tab is selected. Readings in the instrument are displayed automatically. If there are a lot of readings in the instrument, select the 'Refresh' button at the bottom of the display to get the readings from the instrument and refresh the device readings list. A message is displayed at the bottom of the display prompting the user that 'Additional readings are available for the instrument'. Device Readings Tab The user can elect to transfer the readings from the instrument to PC storage as 'Historical Data'. Select the 'Transfer' button to transfer the readings. After the readings have been transferred an option appears to 'View Newly Saved Readings'. When selected this option switches to the 'Historical' tab to display the last downloaded data. 6.3./ Print Device Readings This option enables the user to print live device readings from the data table displayed. The Page 17 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager selected data can be one cell, a selection of individual cells, a selection of columns or a selection of rows (usually between a date range). 1) To print live device readings, highlight the rows and column cells required for printing, 'right-click' and select 'Print' from the context menu. Device Readings Context Menu 2) A print dialog box will open. To print, select the printer icon followed by the attached default Printer ID. 6.3.2 Copy Device Readings This option enables the user to copy live device readings from the data tables displayed and provides the capability of enhanced analysis of data or the ability to generate reports. The readings are copied to the clipboard enabling the user to paste the copied cells into an alternative application, such as Microsoft Excel for further analysis. The selected data can be one cell, a selection of individual cells, a selection of columns or a selection of rows (usually between a date range). 1) To copy live device readings, highlight the rows and column cells required, 'right-click' and select 'Copy' from the context menu. 2) Open the alternative application and select 'Edit' then 'Paste' to copy the data from the clipboard into the application. ,es Note: For some versions of Microsoft Office when pasting data into MS Excel you may need to choose 'Paste Special ...' and select 'CSV' as the data type. Page 18 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Example of Copied Device Readings into MS Exce In the example shown above the copied cells have been pasted into MS Excel and then graphed. ,es Note: The copied cells may be pasted into applications such as MS Word, MS Excel as we as into an email. 6.3.3 Email Device Readings Whilst the data copied in the previous section can be pasted into an email and sent to a recipient, this option provides an email facility for customers who have lab equipment that may not be configured with email clients. 1) To email live device readings, highlight the rows and column cells required, 'right -click' and select 'Email' from the context menu and the following screen is displayed: Email Device Readings - Mail Dialog Box .es Note: The selected data from the 'Connected Device Readings' are copied into the Page 19 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager body of the email. 2) The 'Mail' dialog box requires the user to enter the 'To, Subject, Cc and Bcc' if required. The user can enter a number of email addresses into the fields separated by a semi -colon (;) character. 3) The system defaults the 'From' email address to the address entered when the system was configured. Please refer to the next section for 'Email Configuration'. 6.3.3./ Email Configuration The very first time the email feature is used the user is required to set up the email server and sender's email address. This is achieved by selecting the 'Email account' hyper link at the top right of the 'Mail' dialog box and the following dialog box is displayed: Email Account Details The email address requires the usual internet email address. Once the 'Server' and 'Email Address' are set up the 'Test Account' button can be used to send a test email to the email address. The system will inform you if the send was successful and the tes t email should arrive as normal email in the recipient's inbox. 6.4 Identifier Management Tab The identifier management tab enables the user to set up and maintain site and IDs which can then be uploaded to the analyser. ,es Note: This option is only available to the G200 range of analysers. The screen is split into two; ? Master List - which displays the 'Site(s)' and 'IDs' which have already been created. The master list is stored in the database for future use enabling the user to create new IDs or delete existing IDs. ? Instrument List - displays IDs which after creation have been added ready for update to the instrument. Page 20 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Identifier Management Tab ID codes are either created at the time of selection on the analyser or created using the Analyser Data Manager software and uploaded to the instrument for selection prior to readings being taken. The 'Site' (top level ID) and 'ID' (second level ID) fields refer to the identifier that the operator gives to a reading set before it is stored. The G200 and G210 allows the operator to enter up to 16 alpha-numeric characters which is split into two parts (to help manage the data) called 'Site' and 'ID' by default. These are entered as two sets of eight alpha-numeric identifiers by the operator (i.e. typed in). For example, the first part called 'Site' can be used to store the name of the building i.e. 'Warwick' and the second part called 'ID' could be used for location or room that the reading was taken i.e. 'A&E1'. 6.4./ Create New Site ID Site IDs (top level IDs) can be alpha-numeric and up to a maximum of eight digits in length. The user may create up to 50 sites. 1) To create a new Site ID select the 'New' button at the bottom of the master list and the following screen is displayed: Create New Site ID Page 21 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 2) Place the cursor in the NNNewOO field; click the left mouse button and key in the new Site ID. 3) Click outside the box to accept and create the Site. 4) Now that the site ID exists the user may now enter IDs. 6.4.2 Create ID IDs (second level IDs) can either be created one at a time or for speed created as a block, alpha-numeric and up to eight digits in length. A top level ID must exist before second level IDs can be created. The user may create up to 300 IDs. 1) To create an individual new ID, click and select the Site ID that the ID will reside in. .es Note: When selected the box to the left of the Site ID displays a green tick. 2) Select the 'New' button at the bottom of the master list. 3) Place the cursor in the NNNewOO field; click the left mouse button and key in the new ID. 4) Click outside the box to accept and create the ID. 6.4.3 Create New ID Block IDs can be created as a block, alpha-numeric and up to eight digits in length. 1) To create a new ID block first create the Site ID as detailed in section '6.4.1 Create New Site ID'. 2) Click on the Site ID to select, followed by the 'Create Block ...' button and the following screen is displayed: Block Creation Page 22 3) Enter the template 'Mask' for the block of IDs; alpha-numeric up to eight digits in length, i.e. A####### (A0000000). 4) Enter the 'Start value', i.e. 00000001 and 'End value', i.e. 00000009. 5) Select the 'Generate' button and the ID block will generate and display as a list. 6) Tick the required IDs and select the 'OK' button to confirm. 7) The new IDs will display as a second ID level within the appropriate Site ID. 6.4.4 Delete ID Delete an ID or group of IDs by selecting the ID(s) from the master list followed by the 'Delete' button. Delete ID Message ,es Note: A message will display asking the user to confirm the ID deletion. Select 'Yes' to confirm or 'No' to cancel the deletion request. 6.4.5 Instrument's List IDs are added into the instrument list when the user selects IDs from the 'Master List' and sends the IDs over to the 'Instrument List' via the 'Add' button. The order of IDs may be changed by clicking on an ID to select, followed by the 'Up' or 'Down' button. This enables the operator to view the IDs when updated to the instrument in an order that is more appropriate. A table is displayed to the right of the instrument's list detailing the number of Sites and IDs which have been created. To remove an ID from the instrument's list, click on the ID, followed by the 'Remove' button. When selecting the top level Site ID for removal all subsequent second level IDs a re automatically removed. IDs displayed in the instrument's list must be updated to the instrument ready for selection by the operator when taking a gas reading. The following message is displayed if the instrument list has been updated. Page 23 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Select the 'Update Instrument' button to send the IDs to the instrument. 6.5 Event Log Tab The live event log displays the events raised on the selected instrument. This includes information such as user calibration and changing of the time and date settings on the analyser. Instrument Event Log - Connected Device 1) The user can select the 'Refresh' button to update the live events from the instrument in the 'Events in Instrument' list. 2) The event log information can be printed, copied and emailed. Select the rows of data and right-click to reveal a context menu. 3) To permanently save the event log to PC storage, select the 'Transfer' button and the following message will display: Page 24 Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 4) Select the 'OK' button and the event log data will display in the bottom (historical) part of the screen. Transferred Event Log 5) The historical event log information can be printed, copied, emailed or deleted. Select the rows of data and right-click to reveal a context menu. 6.6 Instrument Settings Tab The instrument settings tab displays the configuration parameters for the connected instrument(s), such as next service due date and last factory calibration date. The user can also maintain the identifier field labels, i.e. Site and IDs. 6.6./ Update Top and Second Level Field Labels To update the top and second level field labels, key in the new label name and select the 'Save' button to confirm. ie Note: A running count of top and secondary level IDs currently configured is displayed. Up to 50 Sites and 300 IDs can be configured. Page 25 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Instrument Settings Tab 6.6.2 Instrument Settings Instrument settings enable the user to export and import settings specific to the instrument configuration for the connected device. This can be particularly useful for support opportunities should the user have configuration issues with an instrument. The user cannot edit or modify the configuration. However, the user can export the settings to a *.ge2 file, send the file to Geotech (UK) Limited for analysis/modification and then import the updated settings back into the instrument. ,es Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at Geotech (UK) Limited on +44(0)1926 338111 or email technica l@geotech.co.uk. 6.6.2./ Export Instrument Settings To export the configuration settings, make sure that the instrument is connected to the PC via the USB lead. 1) From the 'Instruments Settings' tab select the 'Export' button and the following message and screen will be displayed: Page 26 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Export Configuration Settings 2) The user will be prompted to save the file into the 'My Documents' folder. 3) Select or create a folder in which you want to save the file. The system will automatically create the file as a '.ge2' file type, for example 'IN00021.ge2". .es Note: It is good practice to create a folder in the 'My Documents' folder to make it easier to locate the exported files along with the import files copied back to the PC that are waiting to be imported. Save Instrument Settings As... 4) Select the 'Save' button and the file will be created in the specified folder. © Copyright© Copyright Page 27 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager 5) This file may then be emailed to Geotech Technical Support for analysis. If the configuration requires modification it will need to be imported back into the instrument, therefore Geotech Technical Support will email the configuration file back to the user. 6.6.2.2 Import Instrument Settings To import the updated configuration settings file sent to you from Geotech Technical Support, make sure that the instrument is connected to the PC via the USB lead. 1) Save the updated file into a folder in 'My Documents' folder. Please refer to section '6.6.2.1 - Export Instrument Settings' for more information. 2) From the 'Instruments Settings' tab select the 'Import' button. 3) Select the folder that the file resides in. 4) The file returned to you will be an .inca update file. Select the file followed by the 'Open' button and import the instrument settings to the connected device. 6.6.3 Set Clock This option sets the date and time of the connected instrument to the date and time of the PC system clock. .es Note: The user should be aware that this can cause operational issues. Consider the scenario where the date/time of the instrument is in the future and has stored instrument readings that from the user's point of view were taken recently. Changing the instrument date/time may cause new readings to be interspersed (from a time perspective) with the previous readings. The user should consider it best practice to clear the readings memory immediately after resetting the date/time. 6.6.4 Clear Readings Memory This option deletes all readings from the readings memory. Performing this action means that all current instrument readings are discarded. .es Note: Readings are cleared from the instrument automatically when the user clicks the 'Transfer' button to save readings to the database. Page 28 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 6.7 Data Tracing Tab The data tracing option offers a real-time graphical data display capability. Select the 'Data Tracing' tab and the following screen is displayed: Live Data Tracing This screen gives the user the ability to select the values that can be traced from the selected instrument. The reader should note that the tracing capability shows the real-time data values for a number of discrete points in time (i.e. for the previous 20 seconds depending on the 'Parameter Configuration'). The data traced can be printed, copied or emailed. Right-click on the graphed data displayed to reveal a context menu. .es Note: The data retrieved for tracing is not stored and therefore can not be analysed at a later time. The system supports tracing data from one instrument at a time. 6.7./ Parameter Configuration 'Double-clicking' a value, i.e. CO2 etc, that is to be traced presents the 'Parameter Configuration' dialog box. From this the user can change the 'scale, offset and colour' of the trace. To change the colour, 'double-click' the colour box in the 'Parameter Configuration' dialog box. The MS Windows colour picker is presented and the user can choose the colour required. Example of Parameter Configuration: 'Double-clicking' the 'CO2' channel from the displayed graph presents the user with the following dialog. The 'Scale' and 'Offset' are 1 and 0.00 meaning add or subtract nothing from the actual value and multiply the result by 1. © Copyright© Copyright Page 29 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Parameter Configuration The scale for the trace can also be changed via the 'Settings' button, which enables the user to modify the Y scale of the trace and the number of X increments on the trace. The user can change the X increments from 2 to 100; this represents the number of sample intervals displayed. The user can also choose to display the numeric value of each reading next to the plot point. Trace Settings The user can change the sample interval from 1 to 120 seconds which represents the interva that each X increments on the trace. So, selecting 20 'X increments' with 1 second sample interval means that the trace will display 20 seconds of data. The user can stop and restart data logging as required by selecting the 'Log/Stop' button at the bottom of the display. Page 30 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 7.0 Historical Data The historical data tab displays device readings for all instruments that have been connected to Analyser Data Manager and their live data readings transferred to historical data. Transfer all live readings for the selected device(s) by selecting the 'Transfer' button. 1) The instrument manager displays a dialog box informing the user that the transfer was successful. Transferred Device Readings This data is now contained in a local database and is present until the user decides to delete it. At this point the software will remove the readings from the instrument and the 'Device Readings' display is updated to reflect the fact that there are no readings on the instrument. Historical Data Tab 2) If a large amount of data has been retrieved from the instrument the user can focus on the data that is of interest by filtering the data by 'ID Filter', 'Time Range' or instrument 'Serial Number' showing data records for 'TWA', 'Average' and/or 'OEL'. © Copyright© Copyright Page 31 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Historical Data - Filter The 'ID Filter' is the eight digit Site and ID codes that are specified by the user when taking a reading. All IDs for all previously attached instruments are listed. Historical Data - ID Filter 3) The 'Time Range' can be set such that only today's data or data within a date range is displayed. Select the 'arrow down' key in the 'Start and End Time Range' filter window and a calendar facility is displayed. 4) Click on the date to select. 5) Select the 'Apply' button to filter the data to be displayed. 6) The 'Historical Data' screen is split into three main areas: ID filter, historical data readings and historical data readings in a graphical view. However, the configuration of this screen is dependant upon which 'View' options the user has selected. Historical Data - View Options Page 32 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 For Example: Historical Data - Data Readings and Graph Split Vertically 7) The shaded cells to the left of the device readings list are used for selecting rows of readings. 8) Using the mouse 'left-click' to select and then 'right-click' and a context menu is displayed with Print/Copy/Email/Delete options. Print Device Readings The user can elect to print the selected data from the tables. The selected data can be one cell, a selection of individual cells, a selection of columns or a selection of rows (usually between a date range). The user simply uses the print option on the context sensitive menu to print the details. Please refer to section 'Print Device Readings' for connected devices for more information. Copy Device Readings The user can elect to copy the selected data from the tables. The selected data can be one cell, a selection of individual cells, a selection of columns or a selection of rows (usually between a date range). The user simply uses the copy option on the context sensitive menu to copy the details to the clipboard. Once the data has been copied it can be pasted into applications such as MS Word or MS Excel. This provides the user the capability of enhanced analysis of data or the ability to generate reports. Email Device Readings Whilst the data copied in the above section can be pasted into an email client and simply sent to a recipient, this option provides an email facility for customers who have lab equipment that may not be configured with email clients. Please refer to section 'Email Device Readings' for connected devices for more information. Delete Device Readings The historical data stored may hold obsolete data or the user may simply wish to delete some of the © Copyright© Copyright Page 33 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager records. This is performed by selecting the row(s) to delete and 'right-clicking' to open the context menu. From the context menu select 'Delete'. The system will move the device readings data to archive and the display will refresh to reflect the data. Graphed Data Readings The graph tab enables the user to graph selected channels from the downloaded instrument reading. Hence, this feature is only available when a non-connected instrument is selected. Historical Data - Graph Only From this screen the user can choose which readings to graph, filtering by date, time and filter code. To change the colour, click on the item in the list of channels (text not tickbox). Set the Y axis to plot on and the line colour from the drop-down list. The user can also apply scales and offsets if required. The 'Copy' button enables the user to copy the graph into a third party application, i.e. MS Exce or MS Powerpoint. Page 34 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 1 2 3 MYLABPC Analyser(s) connected to MYLABPC via USB Cable Installation Programs: 1 Instrument Communications Service 2 Analyser Data Manager 3 Instrument Database 8.0 Configuration 8./ Instrument Communications Service The configuration option enables the user to access instrument(s) live and historical data readings that are connected or stored on another computer. For example, a user may have one or several analysers in operation in a laboratory and wish to monitor live readings from a central office. Analyser Data Manager may also be configured to connect to an instrument database stored on another computer, such as a corporate database server. This enables data to be stored and gathered from separate computers into a single repository. When installing the Analyser Data Manager software the user is prompted to confirm which program files are to be installed. The default selection is ALL programs, however the user may specify individual program installations if preferred. These programs include the 'Instrument Database', 'Instrument Communications Service' and 'Analyser Data Manager'. The following examples outline three different configuration possibil ities: Configuration A: One or more analysers linked directly to a PC with local data storage. Analyser Data Manager has all the installation programs installed and configured which run on 'MYLABPC'. 'MYLABPC' collects and stores the data readings. © Copyright© Copyright Page 35 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Analyser(s) connected to MYLABPC via USB Cable Lab Location Networked MYLABPC 1 3 NETWORK Office Location Networked REMOTE OFFICE PC 2 SQL SERVER 1 NETWORK Lab Location Networked MYLABPC Analyser(s) connected to Office Location Networked REMOTE OFFICE PC MYLABPC via USB Cable 3 2 Configuration B: One or more analysers linked to a PC in a laboratory environment 'MYLABPC' running the 'Instrument Communications Service' and 'Instrument Database' programs with a remote office PC running the 'Analyser Data Manager' program acting as 'LOCAL HOST' to 'MYLABPC'. 'MYLABPC' collects and stores the data readings. 'REMOTE OFFICE PC' views and monitors the readings collected on 'MYLABPC'. Configuration C: One or more analysers linked to a PC in a laboratory environment 'MYLABPC' running the 'Instrument Communications Service' program with a remote office PC running the 'Analyser Data Manager' program acting as 'LOCAL HOST' to 'MYLABPC' and an SQL Server hosting the 'Instrument Database' programs. 'MYLABPC' collects the data readings from the analyser(s). 'REMOTE OFFICE PC' views and monitors the readings collected on 'MYLABPC'. The SQL Server acts as a central repository for all data readings collected from 'MYLABPC' along with other networked PCs. .es Note: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP3 is not supplied and supported by Geotech (UK) Limited. Page 36 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 8././ Instrument Communications Service Settings 1) Select the 'Configuration' tab for the connected device and the following screen is displayed: Configuration Tab 2) Select or type the computer name or the IP address in the field 'Select or type the name of the computer to which the instruments are attached', i.e. in the example shown in configuration B 'MYLABPC', and then select the 'Connect' button. When the software attempts to connect to the service the following dialog is shown: Connecting to Communication Service If a successful connection is made the window closes and the user can continue operating the software. © Copyright© Copyright Page 37 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager 8./.2 Server Settings for Instrument Communications Services Configuration C enables the software to store and retrieve data from a different database. 1) Edit the 'Database connection string' or click the '?' button next to the connection string and select a database server from the list. 2) Once a connection is made, click on the 'Save Changes' button to confirm the changes. Rs Note: Connection will only take place providing the central database (server) has been configured with a copy of the database and the correct authority rights have been given. Please refer to your IT department for assistance. 8./.3 Temperature Display The 'Configuration' tab also enables the user to change the temperature default between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Temperature readings are stored only for the G100 range of analysers. 8./.4 Calculated Channels The 'Configuration' tab enables the user to set up channels that can be added to the source data, for example TWA (Time Weighted Average), Average and OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit). Calculated Channels The G200 range of analysers enable readings to be monitored in person safety mode, area/room mode or leak detection mode. Person safety mode automatically stores an average N 2O reading every 15 minutes. This is used to calculate and display a long term 8hr TWA (time weighted average) reading which is the operator's personal exposure level to N 2O over their working day (often called OEL occupational exposure limit). The TWA calculation used by the instrument is that described by the Health and Safety Executive EH40/2002 Occupational Exposure Limits 2002. Where the TWA is represented mathematically by the following equation: (C1T1 + C2T2...CnTn / 8hrs). In this mode the instrument will alarm when the operator has exceeded Page 38 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 the recommended TWA limit (the OEL for N2O = 100ppm). Readings are automatically stored ready for download to the Analyser Data Manager software. When readings are downloaded to Analyser Data Manager the calculated channel settings can be added to the source data for analysis. © Copyright© Copyright Page 39 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Help Text 9.0 About Tab The 'About' tab when selected shows the current software version and enables the user to access the Geotech (UK) Limited website www.geotech.co.uk for further product information. About Tab Help text may also be viewed from the 'About' tab. Click on 'View Help' and search the contents to view user information about the application. Page 40 © Copyright© Copyright Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 Connecting to Communication Service: Cannot start service Geotechnica l Instruments Communications Service on computer. /0.0 Problem Solving Message Action Required Check the service is started by using the Services control panels select the 'Run' command and key 'Services.msc' and enter. Check that the Service is running and is not disabled. Instrument is not detected. Check that the instrument is switched on and connected to the USB port of the computer. Connected instruments have a green arrow on the instrument icon. I can not view graphs properly, only the egend or part of the chart appears. In the instrument details view I can not see all of the columns of information. Try maximising the window size, hiding the tabular view (clear the table tick box) and minimise the reading filter selection area. Resize the 'instrument list view' using the vertical sp litter between the two window sections. © Copyright© Copyright Page 41 OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Page 42 © Copyright© Copyright //.0 Glossary of Terms Administrator The Administrator for the PC (Client) onto which the Analyser Data Manager is to be installed and who has the required security privileges to instal and remove software program files. Baro Barometric Pressure reading in millibars (mb). CO2 Carbon dioxide gas. CO Carbon monoxide gas. Connected devices Instruments (analysers) currently connected to the PC via USB port(s). Live data readings can be viewed for the connected devices. Data tracing Data tracing enables the user to graph live data readings from the connected instrument and display in a graphical format then output to a printer, copied to another application for analysis or emailed. Event log The event log displays the events raised on the selected instrument, such as user calibration and changing of the date and time settings etc. Live event log data can be transferred to historical data for PC storage. Firmware Firmware is the name given to the analyser's internal software. The firmware software is automatically updated if necessary when the analyser is returned for servicing. Graph The graph facility enables the user to display the historical data readings in a graphical format then output to a printer, copied to another application for analysis or emailed. Historical data ID Historical data displays readings from devices which were once connected and the data readings transferred to historical data for PC storage and further analysis. Second level ID. Eight digit alpha-numeric code used to identify readings by ID within a specific site or location. N2O Nitrous oxide gas. OEL Occupational Exposure Limits. O2 Oxygen. Analyser Data Manager OMADMN1.22 © Copyright© Copyright Page 43 ervice due date i te oftware Protection Device T W A The date the next service is due for the selected device. Instrument icons are highlighted in red in the application, indicating that the instrument is past its service due date. Top level ID. 8 digit alpha-numeric code used to identify readings within a specific site or location. Software copy protection is provided by a USB device giving only the licence holder security rights to run the software. Time Weighted Average. OMADMN1.22 Analyser Data Manager Page 44 © Copyright© Copyright This page is intentionally left blank