Spectrex SafEye Quasar 900 User Manual
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- Page 1 WinHost Configuration and Diagnostic Software Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide 8200 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA Phone: +1 (973) 239 8398 Fax: +1 (973) 239 7614 Website: www.spectrex.net Email: spectrex@spectrex.net...
- Page 3 SPECTREX expressly excludes damage incurred in transit from the factory or other damage due to abuse, misuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance or “Act of God” which are above and beyond its control. SPECTREX will, upon receipt of any defective product, transportation prepaid, repair or replace it at its sole discretion if found to have been defective when shipped.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this Guide ..................7 Reference Document ................7 Release History ..................7 Notifications ..................8 Product Overview ..................9 Software Overview ................. 9 Minimal Requirements ................9 Standards ..................... 9 Installing WinHost Software ..............11 Getting Started ..................13 Connecting the Detector to the Computer .......... - Page 6 Table 4: Detector Channels Description ..............21 Table 5: Gas Type (Read Only) ................22 Table 6: Full Scale Sensitivity (Read Only) ............23 Table 7: Heater On .................... 23 Table 8: Heater Mode ..................23 SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide...
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Page 7: About This Guide
About this Guide About this Guide This guide describes the SafEye Quasar™ 900 SPECTREX WinHost Configuration and Diagnostic software application and its features, and provides instructions on how to install, operate, and maintain the software. Note: This user guide should be read carefully by all individuals who have or will have responsibility for using, maintaining, or servicing the product. -
Page 8: Notifications
Caution: This indicates a situation that could result in minor injury and/or damage to the equipment. Note: This provides supplementary information, emphasizes a point or procedure, or gives a tip to facilitate operation. SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 9: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Overview The SafEye Quasar™ 900 WinHost is communication software for the SafEye Quasar™ family detector series 901, 902, 903. The program displays information (such as status, gain, address, signals, and LEL) and makes it possible to change the detector’s configuration. -
Page 11: Installing Winhost Software
Installing WinHost Software Installing WinHost Software ™ To load your computer with the SafEye Quasar WinHost configuration and diagnostic software: Copy the SafEye Quasar™ installation files into the correct drive. Start the SafEye Quasar™ WinHost software installation by running the setup.exe file. -
Page 13: Getting Started
Installing WinHost Software Getting Started Connecting the Detector to the Computer Before you can perform any configuration or diagnostic operation on a detector, you must connect the computer to the detector using the harness cable provided. To connect the computer to a detector: Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer USB port. -
Page 14: Establishing The Com Port
To view the COM port used by the adapter: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager. The COM port number is displayed. This is the COM port number you will use. SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 15: Running Winhost
Installing WinHost Software Figure 3: COM Port Number Running WinHost This section describes how to run the WinHost software. To run the WinHost software: Select Start > Programs > SafEye Quasar > Series The WinHost software application runs and the opening window appears. TM888050 Rev. -
Page 16: Figure 4: Opening Window
Figure 5: Communication Setup Dialog Box From the drop-down menu, select the assigned communication port number (see Establishing the COM Port on page 14). Click Start. The main window appears. SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 17: Operating Winhost
Installing WinHost Software Operating WinHost Main Window The main window monitors the detector. Figure 6 shows the main window. Note: For Windows XP, in the case of poor communication, press F12 and wait until good communication is achieved. Display area Toolbar Figure 6: Main Window The main window is divided into 2 main areas:... -
Page 18: Display Area Components
Electronic amplification. Serial No. The detector’s serial number. Each detector has a unique serial number. Model The detector’s model. SIGNAL See Table 4. REFERENCE RATIO NQ RATIO TEMPERATURE VOLTAGE LEL xm LOG REC NUM SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 19: Toolbar Buttons
Installing WinHost Software 5.1.2 Toolbar Buttons Table 2 describes the buttons on the toolbar. Table 2: Main Window Toolbar Buttons Button Button Name Description Exit Closes the application. Address Opens a dialog box that enables you to set a new address location for the detector. -
Page 20: Detector Status
Maintenance call for low signal or reference P71,72,73 Fault Memory failure Low voltage F31,32 High noise 4–20mA failure Obscuration Misalignment Saturation Searching pulse Disconnection Alarm Alarm Warning Warning Alignment Align Standby Zero calibration SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 21: Detector Channel Information
Installing WinHost Software 5.1.4 Detector Channel Information Table 4 describes the detector data channels information: Table 4: Detector Channels Description Channel Description Signal Voltage signal after electronic amplification (depends on gain). Reference Voltage reference after electronic amplification (depends on gain). Ratio Ratio between signal and reference. -
Page 22: Setup Table Parameters
Setup Table Parameters This section describes the various parameters that you can view in the setup table window. Table 5: Gas Type (Read Only) Gas Type Description 100% Methane 100% Propane 100% Ethylene SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 23: Setting A New Address
Installing WinHost Software Table 6: Full Scale Sensitivity (Read Only) Value Relevant to methane and propane gas types Relevant to ethylene gas type Table 7: Heater On Temperature (˚C) Table 8: Heater Mode Mode Description Heater is always in off mode Auto See notes below Heater is always in on mode... -
Page 24: Viewing Micro Versions
A field appears, displaying the software version: Figure 9: Primary Micro Version To view the secondary micro software version: From the main window, click SeC ver. A field appears, displaying the software version: Figure 10: Secondary Micro Version SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 25: Logging Detector Events
Installing WinHost Software Logging Detector Events To log detector events: From the main window, click File > Start Logging. The log record dialog box appears: In the text field, enter the log file period (in seconds). Click OK. Logging begins. A line is written to the log (S/N.txt) every time the log file period is over and any time there is a change in the detector’s status. -
Page 26: Figure 12: Log File Viewer
Installing WinHost Software The log file viewer dialog box appears: In the text field, enter the detector’s serial number, and click OK. The log file viewer window appears: Figure 12: Log File Viewer SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 27: Reading Events From The Log
Installing WinHost Software Reading Events from the Log The detector has a log that contains the 256 most recent status change events. To read events from the log, the number of available records should first be read from the LOG REC NUM value. To read the events from the log: From the main window, click File >... -
Page 28: Resetting Log Events
Reading Operation Time The detector records the operating time (in minutes). To read the detector operating time: From the main window, click File > Det oper time. The detector operating time field appears: SafEye Quasar 900 Gas Detector User Guide... -
Page 29: Resetting Detector Operating Time
Installing WinHost Software 5.8.1 Resetting Detector Operating Time You can reset the detector operating time from the file drop-down menu. To reset the detector operating time: From the main window, click File > Reset det oper time. Viewing software version information The about window displays software version information. -
Page 31: Maintaining Your Detector
Maintaining Your Detector Maintaining Your Detector The SafEye Quasar™ system requires only simple periodic maintenance to provide satisfactory service and achieve maximum performance. The detector and source units can be maintained with the use of standard tools and equipment. It is recommended that you record the periodic test results in a maintenance logbook. -
Page 34: Technical Support
Phone: +1 (973) 239 8398 Fax: +1 (973) 239 7614 Email: spectrex@spectrex.net Website: www.spectrex.net Your Local SPECTREX Office: Texas (USA) Mr. Jay Cooley, Regional Sales Manager 16203 Park Row, Suite 150 Houston, Texas 77084 Phone: +1 (832) 321 5229 Email: jay.cooley@emerson.com...
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