Overview; Installation Overview; Note On Brand-Specific Software; Calibration Requirement - Honeywell Posi3 USB Setup Manual

1.

Overview

The Posi3 USB is a computerized test bench
designed to evaluate the performance of a
completely assembled self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other types
of air-supplied respiratory protective
equipment.
This Setup Guide is designed to provide the
user with step-by-step instructions for the
initial setup of the Posi3 USB.
Instructions for running tests are contained in
the Posi3 USB Help File.
1.1

Installation Overview

Prior to performing tests, the following items
must be accomplished:
1. Remove the Posi3 USB and the
accessories from the shipping cartons and
verify that all parts are present. See
section 2 for the complete parts list.
Do not discard the shipping cartons and
packing materials – they are necessary for
returning the Posi3 USB to Honeywell
Analytics for its annual calibration.
2. Verify that your PC meets the OS and
hardware requirements as described in
sections 3.1 and 3.2 below.
3. Install the software (see section 4 below).
4. Attach the head, plug in the Posi3 USB
and connect the PC to the Posi3 USB.
Then turn the Posi3 USB on (see section
5 below).
5. Launch the software (see section 6
below). If this is the initial use of the
software, "Setup" is both the user name
and the password for the initial opening of
the software.
6. Create a user that has the rights to create
and modify apparatus data in the
software. (see section 6.2)
7. Enter information about the breathing
apparatus models into the software. This
section can be disregarded by users with
manufacturer-specific software. See
section 6.3.
8. Assign the serial number of the breathing
apparatus to the model/apparatus info that
was created.
9. Attach the breathing apparatus to the
Posi3 USB (see section 7 below).
10. Perform Tests. See the Posi3 USB Help
File for further information about testing.
1.2 Note on Brand-Specific
Software
The Posi3 USB is the standard tester for
every major brand of SCBA. Most SCBA
manufacturers offer brand-specific software
that personalizes the Posi3 USB for that
particular brand of SCBA.
Users who plan to service their own SCBA
must purchase brand-specific software, which
is available directly from the SCBA
manufacturer. Brand-specific software
includes all relevant data on the manufacturer's
current models and also includes the
manufacturer's first stage pressure
requirements. Standard Posi3 USB Software
does not provide pass/fail tolerances for first
stage performance.
Brand-specific software is planned for most
manufacturers. Currently the following OEM
versions of software are available:

Sperian Respiratory

MSA

Dräger

ISI
Honeywell Analytics expects to release other
OEM versions in the near future.
In most cases, the SCBA manufacturer will
provide a model-specific adapter for the
medium pressure connection.
Use of the first stage manifold in
conjunction with brand-specific software
allows the user to test specific breathing
apparatus to the tolerances specified by the
SCBA manufacturer and allows the user to
easily isolate problem components.
1.3

Calibration Requirement

The Posi3 USB must be calibrated annually to
maintain the accuracy of the internal
transducers. Calibration must be performed
either by Honeywell Analytics, or by a
Honeywell-authorized repair facility.
Posi3 USB units located in North America
must be returned to the Honeywell
Analytics factory in Middletown, CT, USA
annually for calibration. Contact
Honeywell Analytics for a Return
Authorization Number (RA#) prior to
returning the Posi3 USB.
(800) 711-6776 or (860) 344-1079
1.4

Software License

Each copy of Posi3 USB Software is licensed
to the user who purchased it. The name of
the registered user will appear during the
software installation procedure.
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