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MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division
STANDARD OPERATING
DataTrace
APPROVALS:
Technical Reviewer:
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Title: ____________________________________________________________
Process/System Validation:
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Technical Services:
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Quality Control:
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Management:
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Standard Operating Procedure
Release Date: August 27, 2010
PROCEDURE
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  • Page 1 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 1 of 32 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE For the ® DataTrace SYSTEM APPROVALS: Technical Reviewer: Name: _____________________________________ Date: ______________ Title: ____________________________________________________________ Process/System Validation: Name: _____________________________________ Date: ______________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 2 of 32 CONTENTS 1. Purpose 2. Scope 3. Safety ® 3.1. DataTrace Tracers 3.2. Batteries 4. Equipment 5. Reference ® 6. DataTrace System 6.1. System Description 6.2.

  • Page 3: Purpose

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 3 of 32 1. Purpose ® To provide an operational procedure that describes the setup and use of the DataTrace system. 2. Scope ® The Standard Operating Procedure for the DataTrace system provides: ...

  • Page 4: Batteries

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 4 of 32 3.2. Batteries  ® DataTrace batteries for the FRB type Tracers are field replaceable 3.6 Volt dc (Standard Temp Tracer) or 3.9 Volt dc (LoTemp Tracer), Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries.

  • Page 5: System Description

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 5 of 32 6.1. System Description ® The DataTrace System is comprised of two primary components. First, is the PC Interface System for programming, reading, and communicating with the Tracers, and, second, are the Tracers (MICROPACK III™, FRB MICROPACK™, MICROPACK™...

  • Page 6: Datatrace For Windows (Dtw) Software

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 6 of 32 ® 6.2.1. DataTrace for Windows (DTW) Software SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ® The DataTrace for Windows program is designed for use under any Windows 32-bit Operating System, such as, Windows 9x, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
  • Page 7 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 7 of 32 It is recommend that battery replacement for the MPIII Tracers take place in a dry, well-lit workstation. The best place for this activity would be close to the location that Tracers are stored and programmed and that Tracer batteries are stored.
  • Page 8 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 8 of 32 Always replace the O-ring when the Tracer battery compartment has been opened. The Tracer is now ready for reassembly with a new battery. We strongly recommended that Tracers are NOT left unassembled.
  • Page 9 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 9 of 32 FRB Battery Replacement: Materials Needed:  ® DataTrace Micropack Tracer FRB Model(s)  Lithium Batteries (Standard Temp: 123599-500; LoTemp: 300041-500)  FRB Maintenance Kit (124717-500) ...
  • Page 10 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 10 of 32 8. Clean any residue and grease from the threads and adjacent areas including the O-ring groove on the Tracer body with a clean, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 11 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 11 of 32 15. Grasp the Tracer in one hand, clasping the base (probe end) firmly. Then twist the battery cover clockwise until the O-ring seems to disappear.

  • Page 12: System Access

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 12 of 32 2. Connect the Battery Clip Connectors to the battery terminals. It makes no difference which connector is attached to which of the indicated terminals.
  • Page 13 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 13 of 32 Simple, in addition to the SHA-1 algorithm, requires that the user login in order to access the program. Each user is then assigned one of three possible authorization levels: "Data Only", "Data and Utilities", or "Administrator".

  • Page 14: Procedures

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 14 of 32 6. The first time a new user tries to enter into the program, they will be asked for the login information that was created by the Administrator. On the first time, and only on the first time, the new user enters the login entry for both the Login and Password.

  • Page 15: System Connection

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 15 of 32 8.1. System Connection ® Connections for the DataTrace System are very simple. The following details the procedures to follow:  Clear an area next to the computer as a work area where access to the Serial port (usually located on the rear of the computer) is available.

  • Page 16: Operating The Dtw Program

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 16 of 32 6. The “Installation Type.” screen is displayed next. These options allow the DTW program to be loaded on a network where the Network Workstation Installation defines remote workstations.

  • Page 17: Programming Tracers For Study

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 17 of 32 ® Help is available by pressing <F1>. The DataTrace for Windows Help program is context sensitive and utilizes Hypertext functionality. As an additional aid to the user, the Operator Manual is stored in the DataTrace directory during program installation.

  • Page 18: Reading Collected Data

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 18 of 32 A permanent record of the Tracer program can be printed indicating the specific program installed and a listing of the Tracers it was loaded into. This listing can be printed when the program session is completed or later from the Reports|Programming Report function.

  • Page 19: Print Data Reports

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 19 of 32 8.6.1. Print Data Reports To obtain a printed report of a Tracer profile, click on the Print Data button and the Create Data Grouping screen appears.

  • Page 20: Export Collected Data To Spreadsheet

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 20 of 32 3. At the top of the TEMPLATE Tab is a drop down text box labeled “Graph Template Name”. When clicked, a list of all available graph formats are displayed. The “Standard Graph”...

  • Page 21: Verifying Calibration

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 21 of 32 1. Select the export format (Excel). 2. Click the Select Profile button to display a listing of all profiles stored in DTW. From the listing select one or more of the profiles.
  • Page 22 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 22 of 32  Dow 200 silicone fluid with a viscosity of 20 centistokes is recommended as the medium in constant temperature baths for temperatures from 80°C to 150°C.

  • Page 23: Humidity Tracer

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 23 of 32 Program the Tracers to be tested for 30 second intervals, starting approximately 15 minutes before they will be placed in the oven or dry well calibrator.

  • Page 24: Pressure Tracer

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 24 of 32  The humidity generator must have ±1% accuracy or better.  Salt solutions must be traceable with ±1% accuracy or better. C. If a humidity generator is being used, set the humidity chamber to the target humidity per manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 25: Calibration

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 25 of 32 D. Unscrew and remove the sensor cover from the Pressure Tracer. Replace the cover with a Hansen Fitting (124770-500) or Hansen Fitting w/Tube (124770-501).
  • Page 26 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 26 of 32 We recommend that a recalibration be performed on a Tracer only when a drift in its temperature accuracy is detected and verified. Furthermore, there are considerations related to the reference environment that must be adhered to.

  • Page 27: Humidity Tracer

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 27 of 32 If a two point calibration is being performed, allow sufficient time to transfer the target Tracer between the two reference environments and/or to allow the first bath to stabilize at the second point.
  • Page 28 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 28 of 32 We recommend that a recalibration be performed on a Tracer only when a drift in humidity accuracy is detected and verified or when a humidity sensor needs to be replaced. Accuracy drift rate and sensor life expectancy are process related.
  • Page 29 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 29 of 32 CALIBRATION OF AN EXISTING HUMIDITY SENSOR: A One or Two Point Calibration optimizes a Tracer to a particular process or application. A target humidity value (One Point) or a range (Two Point) is defined by the user on which to “focus”...
  • Page 30 MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 30 of 32 7. Retrieve the target Tracer from the reference environment after the required minimum stabilization time. Prepare to read the Tracer. 8. Return to the UTILITIES Tab of the DataTrace Control Panel. Place the Tracer in the PC Interface and press Read Tracer.

  • Page 31: Pressure Tracer

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 31 of 32  Unscrew the Tracer probe cover and gently remove the old humidity sensor. Avoid unnecessary contact with the temperature sensor (green bead) at the base of the humidity sensor.

  • Page 32: Datatrace ® Audit Trail

    MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division Standard Operating Procedure Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 32 of 32 Place the Tracer in the PC Interface, then press the “Reset Factory Calibration” button on the Calibration Information screen. The Reset Factory Calibration button only becomes active if the target Tracer has received a field calibration since the last factory calibration.

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