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Meter-Master 100P Operating Instructions Manual

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Meter-Master Pressure Recorder
TEL: 609-387-4300 / 888-388-FLOW (toll free)
Model 100P
Operating Instructions
1.1 About The Meter-Master Model 100P ...................................... 1
1.2 Meter-Master Care And Maintenance ...................................... 2
1.3 Installing The Model 100 Program Software ............................ 3
1.4 MM100P Specifications............................................................ 4
2.1 Making A Recording................................................................. 6
3.2 The Graph Screen.................................................................. 17
3.3 The Report Screen And Exporting ......................................... 21
4.1 Realtime Display .................................................................... 27
5.1 List Of Topics ......................................................................... 28
5.2 Field Operation....................................................................... 29
5.3 Computer Operation............................................................... 30
6.1 Customer Service................................................................... 33
6.2 Two Year Limited Warranty.................................................... 33
Copyright  2001 F. S. Brainard & Co. All Rights Reserved.
Rev. 1.3 (Feb-06) • Program Software Version 2.08
F. S. Brainard & Company
5 Terri Lane, Unit 15
www.meter-master.com
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P.O. Box 366
Burlington, NJ 08016
FAX: 609-387-4304

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Meter-Master Pressure Recorder Operating Instructions Contents 1. Getting Started 1.1 About The Meter-Master Model 100P ........1 1.2 Meter-Master Care And Maintenance ........2 1.3 Installing The Model 100 Program Software ......3 1.4 MM100P Specifications............4 2. Collecting Data 2.1 Making A Recording..............

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    14 hours. Continuous AC operation is available via the battery charger. With proper care, the batteries should last a minimum of three years. Before using the Model 100P for the first time, be sure to read the next section, "Meter- Important Master Care And Maintenance".

  • Page 4: Meter-Master Care And Maintenance

    Meter-Master to sit for more than 7 days without recharging. The Model 100P uses battery power whether it is recording or not. Do not store the Meter-Master in a discharged condition unless it is connected to the battery charger.

  • Page 5: Installing The Model 100 Program Software

    16MB RAM, and 100MB free hard disk space. A minimum of 32MB of RAM is recommended. While the Meter-Master software has been designed to run on a network, it does not work in all network environments and is not currently supported by F. S. Brainard & Co. in a network environment.
  • Page 6 4. Review Communication Port Settings. After loading the software, you must tell the Meter-Master program which serial port you will be using to attach the Meter-Master RS232 cable. The default is COM 1. 5. Confirm Communication With The MM100P. Connect the unit to your computer’s serial port with the RS-232 cable provided.

  • Page 7: Mm100P Specifications

    RAM; 100MB free hard disk space. (Program files use 12MB of hard disk space; swap space plus real memory should be at least 30MB.) Any infrared connection (Palm Pilot, MS Access Sync) must be disabled when using Meter-Master software. •...
  • Page 8 6 1.4 GETTING STARTED: MM100P Specifications • Compatible With Other Meter-Master Products. The 100P uses the same Model 100 Program version 3.0+ as does the Model 100EL flow recorder. • Temperature Compensation is calibrated under environmental conditions at factory.

  • Page 9: Collecting Data

    The rocker switch on the Meter-Master toggles the recording on/off and initiates a sensor test; it does not turn the power on/off. The Meter-Master’s power is always on, unless it has powered down due to low battery charge because the charger was not connected for 3 months.
  • Page 10 • Click on “Clear MM100 Data”. To Recharge The Meter-Master Batteries: 1. Connect the battery charger. (Whenever the Model 100P is not in the field, it should remain connected to the charger continuously.) 2. Recharge overnight. If the Meter-Master has powered down due to low battery, recharge for at least 14 hours.
  • Page 11 ULTIPLE ESTS than one Data Storage Interval in length are ignored). As long as there is still room in the Meter-Master memory for the additional data you wish to collect, you may end a Meter-Master recording and move the Meter-Master to a new location, attach the hose, and then start a new record.
  • Page 12 3. Secure The Hose To The Pipe. The Meter-Master hose comes with a 1/4” NPT male fitting (with a female adapter) to attach to a pipe fitting. Attach the hose to the pipe, then vent the air in the hose by briefly opening the valve controlling flow from the pipe.
  • Page 13 Before ending the recording session, you may test the sensor to verify that the Meter- Master is still operating properly by pushing the ON (LED) side of the switch again (see above, “Verify Sensor Operation”). 2. Turn Meter-Master Recording Off. Push rocker switch to OFF position. 3. Unscrew The Hose From The Pipe Fitting.

  • Page 14: Downloading Data And Adding Customer Information

    The Downloading Data routine transfers Meter-Master data to your computer and enables you to add customer information to the data file. The Meter-Master holds up to 20 records at a time; you may download them in any order and multiple times. The dialog box indicates whether or not each record in the MM100 has been downloaded.
  • Page 15 2.2 COLLECTING DATA: Downloading Data And Adding Customer Information page 13 4. Select Record To Download. Click on column to left of record desired. If any short records were created inadvertently, you can identify the record you want by the large number of intervals. A short record will have only a few intervals.
  • Page 16 14 2.2 COLLECTING DATA: Downloading Data And Adding Customer Information clear the current Meter-Master records. If desired, you can store more data without clearing records as long as there is adequate memory available.

  • Page 17: Graphs And Reports

    The Select File Dialog Box appears. 2. Select The Desired Data File (*.MDB). In the Select File Dialog Box, choose a data file; Meter-Master data files have a *.mdb extension. You may select a file in any drive or directory.
  • Page 18 page 16 3.1 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Overview: Creating, Printing, Saving, Exporting, Viewing Once you have selected a downloaded file, click on “OK”. The Display Options Dialog Box appears. 3. Select Display Options. The Display Options Dialog Box controls general features of the data display. •...
  • Page 19 3.1 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Overview: Creating, Printing, Saving, Exporting, Viewing page 17 4. If Desired, Change Data Start Time, Report Start Time, Grid Interval, Or Edit The Customer Information Screen. Start Time, End Time, and Grid Interval for graphs and reports are edited on the Data Grid Screen.
  • Page 20 2. Select An Existing File (e.g., *.CHF, *.XLC, *.DOC). Once a file is selected, it will open in whatever format it was saved. • Graph File: Graph files (*.CHF) open within the Meter-Master graphic software described above and in the next section.

  • Page 21: The Graph Screen

    19 3.2 The Graph Screen Graphs made with the Meter-Master software are created and viewed using the Graph Screen. When creating a graph, the Graph Screen appears whenever the “Graph” Output Format is selected on the Display Options Screen. To view a previously saved graph, select the “View Graph/Report”...
  • Page 22 page 20 3.2 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: The Graph Screen 2. Click and hold mouse button while dragging the edge up/down or right/left to desired position. Release button. To Display X-Axis Legend In Its Own Box And Scan Data: 1. Click on the first of the two legend buttons on the toolbar (8th button from right; on right of “magnifying glass”...
  • Page 23 1. Display the desired graph. 2. Click on either the camera button or the scissors button. 3. Minimize or close the Meter-Master software. 4. Open your spreadsheet or word processor and place the cursor where you want the graph or data.
  • Page 24 page 22 3.2 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: The Graph Screen Printer Button: Prints the current graph. Graph Style Button: Changes the current graph style. Color Button: Enables you to change the color of any graph segment including the background and frame. Click on color desired and then click again and drag the color (cursor will change to a paint bucket image) down to the applicable graph segment, and release button.

  • Page 25: The Report Screen And Exporting

    3.3 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: The Report Screen And Exporting page 23 3.3 The Report Screen And Exporting MM100 reports are created using the Report Screen. Exporting to other applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus, Quattro Pro, WordPerfect) is also accomplished through the Report Screen.
  • Page 26 page 24 3.3 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: The Report Screen And Exporting 2. Select the desired file format from the pull-down options on left. Many options are offered, including Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lotus, Excel, and Quattro Pro. Click on “OK” and the Choose Export File Dialog Box will appear. 3.

  • Page 27: Data Grid And Customer Information Screen

    3.4 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Data Grid And Customer Information Screen page 25 3.4 Data Grid And Customer Information Screen The Data Grid: Enables you to change the graph/report resolution by changing the Grid Interval. You may select a portion of the data for a graph or report instead of the entire data file.
  • Page 28 page 26 3.4 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Data Grid And Customer Information Screen • The Max-Min Interval Should be left equal to the Data Storage Interval (shown at top of screen) for all pressure graphs and reports. • Select A Portion Of Data To Select Data Using Scrollbar (vertical bar with arrows on right of grid): 1.
  • Page 29 3.4 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Data Grid And Customer Information Screen page 27 5. Enter correct data start time in the specified format and then click “OK”. Note that this change is permanent. • Editing A Data Cell The MM100 Graph/Report procedure allows access to individual data items for editing.
  • Page 30 page 28 3.4 GRAPHS AND REPORTS: Data Grid And Customer Information Screen • Changing Unit Of Measure For Graphs/Reports: If you want to create graphs and reports with a different unit of measure, click on “Customer Information” at the Display Options Screen and then on “Change MM100 Settings” and change the unit of measure to the one desired.

  • Page 31: Other Features

    EALTIME RAPH URRENT RESSURE 1. Press “Update Screen” To Verify That The Meter-Master Is Connected To Your Computer. “Pressure Recorder is Connected” should appear on the Main Screen. 2. Click On "Realtime Display" Button. Dialog to select Fahrenheit or centigrade appears, followed by real-time graph of...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    (6) Setup Does Not Finish (Does Not Create 4 Icons Or Prompt To Re-Boot Computer) Entering Program (7) Application Error: Call To Undefined Dynalink (8) Meter-Master Is Connected To Computer But Screen Says It Is Not (COM Port Problems) Downloading...

  • Page 33: Field Operation

    The three second signal occurs only at beginning of recording, not when rocker switch is pressed ON again from middle position. • If the Meter-Master is not connected to the battery charger, attach the charger and press the ON side of the rocker switch completely down and release. If no response, turn rocker switch OFF, wait at least three minutes, and then press switch ON again.

  • Page 34: Computer Operation

    WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory that we need. One example has been Hansen Information Technologies software, which also uses Crystal Reports. Meter-Master Is Connected To Computer But Screen Says It Is Not (COM Port Problems) (A) If First Time Entering Meter-Master Program: •...
  • Page 35 • The Meter-Master cannot be used with any port that is already reserved for another device. If your computer has an internal fax/modem, make sure that its COM port is not the one used with the Meter-Master. If it is, try the Meter-Master with another COM Port, or remove/disable the fax/modem. If you have a COM Port with a 25 pin connector, you can purchase a 25 to 9 pin serial adapter at a computer or electronics retailer.
  • Page 36 page 34 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING: Computer Operation REATING RINTING RAPHS EPORTS (12) Help Balloons For Graph And Report Screens Don’t Always Appear • You must first click on the graph screen before holding mouse pointer over a button. • Balloons initially come up only for graph buttons; not always for combo boxes (with down arrowhead).

  • Page 37: Service And Support

    Customer Service Department between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (Eastern U.S. Time). Phone and fax numbers are shown on the front page of these instructions. You may also email us at service@meter-master.com. Explain the problem, and we may be able to solve it on the telephone, via fax, or via email.
  • Page 38 page 36 6.2 SERVICE AND SUPPORT: Two Year Limited Warranty as computers, modems, and printers, are offered as third party products. As such, these products are not warranted by FSBCO. Requests for warranty or nonwarranty repairs of third party products should be addressed directly to the manufacturers of such products. Should your FSBCO product require nonwarranty repair, please contact FSBCO for available repair information.

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