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- Page 1 MicroLite & MicroLab Lite User Guide Fifth Edition April 2011 © fourtec – Fourier Technologies www.esis.com.au Ph 02 9481 7420 Fax 02 9481 7267 esis.enq@esis.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 USING THE MICROLITE 1.1. Overview 1.2. Getting Started 1.3. Reading the MicroLite Display 1.3.1. Data Displays 1.4. MicroLite Working Modes 1.5. USB Port Connection 1.6. The MicroLite Battery 1.6.1. Battery Level 1.6.2. Replacing the Battery 1.6.3. - Page 3 Setting the Analysis Tools Parameters 2.6.2. Histogram 2.6.3. Pasteurization 2.6.4. Statistics 2.7. Toolbar Buttons 2.7.1. Main (Upper) Toolbar 2.7.2. Graph (Lower) Toolbar MICROLITE SPECIFICATIONS MicroLite Hardware MicroLab Lite Software APPENDIX: FIGURES www.esis.com.au Ph 02 9481 7420 Fax 02 9481 7267 esis.enq@esis.com.au...
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Page 4: Introduction
Chapter 1 of this user guide details the operational procedures for MicroLite as a standalone device. Chapter 2 provides instruction on how to work with the MicroLite software, MicroLab Lite. -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Using The Microlite
In order to save battery life, MicroLite is shipped in Stop Mode. This means that before you can start recording, you must first connect MicroLite to the PC and set it up with the MicroLab Lite software (downloaded from the fourtec website – see section ... -
Page 6: Data Displays
0.01 hours means the logger has been in alarm for between 0 and 36 seconds. A duration of 1.55 hours means the logger has been in alarm for 93 minutes. If the MicroLite is in a Low and High alarm simultaneously, then it will show the duration for both alarms. www.esis.com.au... -
Page 7: Microlite Working Modes
These readings are simply the minimum and maximum temperature values recorded by the MicroLite up until that point. If your logger has breached an alarm level, look at the MIN and MAX readings to see the extent of the low or high alarm level breach. -
Page 8: Usb Port Connection
1.5. USB Port Connection The MicroLite interfaces with the computer via any of its USB Host ports. In order to be detected by the computer and by the MicroLab Lite software, the USB driver must first be installed. USB driver installation is part of the software installation (see section ... -
Page 9: Using The Microlite Magnet
Figure 1: MicroLite battery compartment As shown in the figure above, the MicroLite internal lithium battery is located under a removable plastic cover. To replace the battery, simply use the groove in the plastic cover to twist the cover open, and pull out the battery. - Page 10 Figure 3: MicroLite magnet holder To activate the MicroLite when in Push to Run mode, place the magnet inside the small holder next to the battery compartment for two seconds, and then remove the magnet. The MicroLite LCD will immediately move to Run mode and live temperature data will be displayed.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Microlab Lite
5 MB available disk space for the MicroLab Lite application 2.2.2. Installation Procedure Note: Do not connect the MicroLite to the computer until installation of software and USB driver is complete. 1. Browse to the fourtec website and download the MicroLab Lite software. - Page 12 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation process. The default installation location is C:\SiLabs. 5. When the following dialog pops up, click Install. 6. The installation of the driver could take up to one minute or more, depending on the system.
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Page 13: Getting Started
9. After a few more seconds, the installation process is completed. Click Finish. 10. Connect the MicroLite to a USB port on your PC. The PC will automatically detect the MicroLite as new hardware. After a few seconds you will see a message stating that the device is ready for use. - Page 14 To set the temperature unit in the MicroLite display, select the option you want (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Temperature alarm Type in the desired Low and High alarm levels. If the MicroLite records a reading that exceeds either of these levels, the MicroLite’s LCD will display an alarm notification.
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Page 15: Completing The Setup
2.3.2. Completing the Setup Click Send Setup to send the new settings to the MicroLite and begin recording. This will complete the setup. Click Cancel if you do not wish to change the setup at this stage. -
Page 16: Stopping Data Recording
Use this mode to save battery power. 2.3.5. Temperature Sensor Calibration A new MicroLite comes fully calibrated. After a long period of use however, you may want to recalibrate the Temperature sensor. The calibration is made directly to the MicroLite firmware i.e. the calibrated data is displayed on the logger LCD, not just in the software following data download. -
Page 17: Communication Setup
Data Map: You can now connect a different MicroLite to the PC and download its data as well. The number of downloads is limited only by the memory available on the computer. -
Page 18: Saving Data
MicroLite Data folder: C:\Program Files\Fourier Systems\MicroLab Lite\MicroLite Data The data file name consists of the MicroLite name (Comment, refer to page 11) and of the time and date at which it was saved. -
Page 19: Printing A Table
MicroLite’s that are currently represented on the graph (to learn how to add or remove data sets from the graph, refer to page 16) as well as the MicroLite name, serial number and the alarm level setup. Data that exceeds any of the alarm levels will be highlighted by arrows. -
Page 20: The Cursor
To collapse the sensor list under an individual MicroLite, click the minus sign (-) next to the MicroLite icon. To expand the sensor list under an individual MicroLite, click the plus sign (+) next to the MicroLite icon. ... - Page 21 If you usually need to view a specific time frame (i.e. workday hours), use the Default zooming tool. You can set the start and end time of the time span and then use it whenever you open a file or download data from the MicroLite. To set the default zoom: 1.
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Page 22: Cropping The Data
Click Toggle °C/°F button to change the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa. Note: To change the units in the MicroLite display, use the Setup dialog box. 2.5.8. Adding Annotations to the Graph MicroLab Lite allows you to add annotations to the graph. An annotation is always attached to a specific data point. -
Page 23: Exporting Data To Excel
You will be prompted to select the Save location of the file, and then a new Excel workbook will be opened displaying the data along with the MicroLite info, including the MicroLite name, serial number and alarm levels setup. -
Page 24: Viewing More Than One Data Set On The Graph
The MicroLab Lite data table below shows all data in the graph having the same time scale: Figure 7: MicroLite data table Plot sync mode To display data on the graph using the data’s actual time scale i.e. the time and date when the data was actually recorded, use the Plot sync feature. -
Page 25: Histogram
Figure 8: Functions Parameters 2. Type in the desired parameters, and then click OK. 2.6.2. Histogram Use this tool to create a frequency distribution of the selected data set. To create a histogram: 1. Use the cursor to select a plot on the graph. 2. -
Page 26: Statistics
Begins recording data Stop Stops recording data Setup Opens the Setup dialog box Download Downloads data from the MicroLite onto the PC Data Map Displays or removes the Data Map Graph Displays or removes the graph Table Displays or removes the table Statistics Displays or removes the data’s statistics... -
Page 27: Graph (Lower) Toolbar
°C/°F Displays the desired unit of temperature Displays or removes temperature alarm levels Alarm from the graph 2.7.2. Graph (Lower) Toolbar Adds new annotation to the graph annotation Move Relocates the annotation on the graph annotation Zoom in Activates the zoom tool Activates the pan tool Autoscale Returns the graph to full view... -
Page 28: Microlite Specifications
Software calibration is possible Outputs: 3-digit 7-segment LCD with decimal point USB 2.0 interface Memory Capacity: 8,000 samples or 16,000 samples, depending on MicroLite model LCD Unit Icons: ˚C, ˚F, AL-H, AL-L, MIN, MAX Power Supply: Internal Lithium Battery: 3V, CR2032... -
Page 29: Microlab Lite Software
Data export to EXCEL Graphic analysis tools such as Markers, Zoom Setup windows, for setting the MicroLite unit name, sampling rate and alarm level Sampling rate: Once every second to once every two hours MicroLite sensor calibration ... -
Page 30: Appendix: Figures
Appendix: Figures FIGURE 1: MICROLITE BATTERY COMPARTMENT FIGURE 2: CLOSING BATTERY COMPARTMENT FIGURE 3: MICROLITE MAGNET HOLDER FIGURE 4: LOGGER SETUP DIALOG BOX FIGURE 5: CALIBRATION DIALOG BOX FIGURE 6: COMMUNICATION SETUP DIALOG BOX FIGURE 7: MICROLITE DATA TABLE FIGURE 8: FUNCTIONS PARAMETERS FIGURE 9: HISTOGRAM SETTINGS www.esis.com.au...
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