Honeywell Posi3 USB Setup Manual

Honeywell Posi3 USB Setup Manual

Computerized performance tester for air-supplied breathing apparatus
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Setup Guide
Posi3 USB
Computerized Performance Tester
for Air-Supplied Breathing Apparatus
Honeywell Analytics
651 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(800) 711-6776 (860) 344-1079
FAX (860) 344-1068
www.honeywellanalytics.com
01 SEP 2011
P/N 13-348
Version 1.02
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  • Page 1 Setup Guide Posi3 USB Computerized Performance Tester for Air-Supplied Breathing Apparatus Honeywell Analytics 651 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (800) 711-6776 (860) 344-1079 FAX (860) 344-1068 www.honeywellanalytics.com 01 SEP 2011 P/N 13-348 Version 1.02...
  • Page 3 The Posi3 USB Computerized SCBA Test Bench has been designed to evaluate the performance of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and other types of respiratory protective equipment. In order to ensure that performance evaluations are conducted and recorded properly, it is essential that the instructions in this manual be read, fully understood, and followed.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Edit User Data ......................21 Add Apparatus Models..................21 Add New Serial Number..................23 Import Serial Numbers ..................24 Connect the breathing apparatus to the Posi3 USB......25 Identify the major parts ..................25 Brand and Model-Specific Parts ....................26 Attach the Facepiece ..................26 Attach the high or low pressure manifold ............26...
  • Page 5: Signal Words

    Warnings and Cautions Do not open the Posi3 USB’s case while it is powered up. Contact with the Posi3 USB’s powered internal circuitry may lead to death or serious injury. SCBA Cylinders are under considerable pressure. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper handling when...
  • Page 6: Overview

    3. Install the software (see section 4 below). Use of the first stage manifold in 4. Attach the head, plug in the Posi3 USB conjunction with brand-specific software and connect the PC to the Posi3 USB. allows the user to test specific breathing...
  • Page 7: Out Of The Box

    50 MB hard drive space  USB 2.0 Port Out of the box  CD ROM drive (for installation of software) The Posi3 USB is delivered with the following items: Software  Posi3 USB  Head Assembly (w/attached Tygon Software Installation...
  • Page 8 Agreement screen click Yes to accept the terms. Click No to end the installation.  5. The Posi3 USB Software is loaded into the destination folder a C:\ Program Files \ Sperian \ Posi3USB \ Standard \ BA Test. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 9 At the time this manual was server will be "grayed out" and unavailable.) written, the minimum cost to replace the cardboard box for the Posi3 USB is $50 plus shipping. To connect to a server that is already installed on a different PC, select "Connect to...
  • Page 10 Service Account name. The Service Account is a user account that is The Posi3 USB Database Install Wizard gives set up by the server installation on the PC to you two options for the database server be used by the PostgreSQL server.
  • Page 11 20. Name the test results database and press software will prompt to install the test results database. USB Driver Installation The section of the Posi3 USB Help File will be shown detailing the installation of the USB drivers. Note: The USB Driver must be installed prior to running the software.
  • Page 12: Advanced Server Installation

    This concludes the basic software setup. Advanced Server Installation The advanced database server installation allows the user to customize the installation process and is required if errors occur during the basic server installation procedure or if remote client access to the database is 22.
  • Page 13 For more information on Close out all Window programs except the network storage, consult your IT Posi3 USB installation and Help Files, the department. Database Installation Wizard, and the Click Next to continue to the Service PostgreSQL installation wizard.
  • Page 14 The following two screens may be shown The database cluster Superuser is used depending on the configuration of your internally by the database server, and is not network and your password choice. the service account. (The default names that the PostgreSQL installation chooses for the service account and the superuser are the same, which can be confusing.) Choose a password.
  • Page 15: Postgre Client Access Settings

    Select Admin81 and click “Next”. Click "Next" to proceed with the installation. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to return to the Database Installation Wizard. Postgre Client Access Settings The database server's client access settings control access to the database when it is located on a network with multiple users.
  • Page 16 Once the application launches, the following The "Backend Configuration Editor” screen screen will be shown. will be shown. In the left pane under the Server List, double click on "PostgreSQL Database Server 8.1". In the "Backend Configuration Editor", double- click on "listen_addresses" to access the configuration settings for listen addresses.
  • Page 17: Hardware Setup

    Double-click the bottom option to configure the knobs. client access settings. To install the test head on the Posi3 USB chassis: 1. Make sure the base of the test head, gasket, and bellows chamber inlet area...
  • Page 18: Connect The Pc To The Posi3 Usb

    Turn on the power To turn the Posi3 USB on, simply plug the power cord of the Posi3 USB into a grounded outlet and flip the rocker switch located on the rear panel of the Posi3 USB chassis. Note: Honeywell Analytics recommends that the Posi3 USB be plugged into a surge protector.
  • Page 19: Launch The Software

    To launch the software, either double click on was created during the installation procedure the Posi3 USB icon located on your PC’s (see section 4.1 step 19 above). desktop screen or click on the start button to...
  • Page 20: Set Up A User Account

    Once the Transducer Stability Test is passed the main screen will be shown. Set up a User Account A new user with the ability to test breathing apparatus must be created before testing can occur. The Setup user has the ability to create new users, but does not have the ability to test apparatus.
  • Page 21: Edit User Data

    Check button to save the information. Add Apparatus Models Note: The Model Configuration Wizard is only available in Standard Version Posi3 USB software. Brand-specific versions of software come with pre-installed models and do not 3. Click on New to enter the Model allow end users to configure models.
  • Page 22 All brand-specific versions of Posi3 USB Software include Medium Pressure tests where appropriate (as defined by the manufacturer). The inclusion of the Medium...
  • Page 23: Add New Serial Number

    appears in the column at right and click Inactive items cannot be selected for testing. “Next”. To change the active / inactive setting for an item, right click on it and select “Set as Active” or “Set as Inactive” (as appropriate) from the menu options.
  • Page 24: Import Serial Numbers

    The display of auxiliary IDs and overhaul dates is also controlled in the options screen. See the Posi3 USB Help File for further details. 4. To enter another serial number that is identical in configuration to the first one, click on “Retain entries when adding...
  • Page 25: Connect The Breathing Apparatus To The Posi3 Usb

    Now that the software is installed and running, high pressure SCBA (above 3000 PSI). and the Posi3 USB is assembled, it is time to connect the breathing apparatus to the Posi3 USB. One of the strengths of the Posi3 USB is its adaptability.
  • Page 26: Brand And Model-Specific Parts

    Posi3 USB through the high pressure inlet fitting located on the lower right front panel of the Posi3 USB. Make sure the handwheel is tight. The correct manifold Make sure the must be used to ensure the correct results during the bypass flow test.
  • Page 27: Attach The First Stage Manifold

    SCBA’s manufacturer. Always follow the breathing apparatus manufacturer’s instructions when connecting the first stage to the Posi3 USB. Note: Detailed connection instructions for a variety of models are available in the help files for the various brand-specific Posi3 USB software versions.

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