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- Page 1 SPARKLIKE HANDHELD INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GAS FILL ANALYZER FOR WINDOWS AND DOOR SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
16 Registering as a Sparklike device user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 17 Annual Calibration of Sparklike Handheld with Sparklike CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 18 Checking the calibration . -
Page 3: Warnings
. Do not keep the device connected to your PC nor other electronic devices while performing measurements. • Do not allow the battery to discharge completely before recharging. • Do not open Sparklike Handheld casing . In such case calibration is void and no safety guarantee can be granted . • Do not penetrate the casing with any metallic object nor other objects. -
Page 4: Delivered With Sparklike Handheld
Delivered with Sparklike Handheld 1 . Sparklike Handheld Device 2 . Neck strap 3 . CD with software and instructions 4 . Calibration data and fast instructions 5 . Battery 6 . USB Cable 7 . Battery charger and power cord 8 . -
Page 5: How To Use Sparklike Handheld
5 . Device settings will be 6 . The device is now ready displayed on the screen . for use . 4 . 2 How to use Sparklike Handheld encoder button Press down to: Turn to: 1 . Enter MENU 1 . Scroll in the MENU 2. Confi rm a selection... -
Page 6: How To Charge The Battery
How to charge the battery Sparklike Handheld uses a Li-ion battery as main power supply. The battery can only be charged when connected to Sparklike Handheld . The device is also provid- ed with a integrated back up battery that enables Sparklike Handheld to contain all data stored and maintaining a current time and date even if the main battery runs out. Sparklike Handheld battery is designed so that it will be possible to perform measurements for approximately 8 hours before the battery runs out. This is natu- rally depending on the frequency of use. The charging time for an empty battery is approximately 2 hours. 1 . Connect the provided charger to 2 . -
Page 7: Using Sparklike Handheld Lcd Screen
Using Sparklike Handheld LCD Screen 6 . 1 Start Up Start Up 1 . When the device is 3. The information screen 5 . When the button is initially powered on, Spark- shows: pressed for the first time like Handheld will run a after start up, the measure- • Revision of the software short, self-diagnosis . -
Page 8: How To Create A Log File
NOTE! There can be several log fi les with the same name. 6.4 How to erase the last logged measurement When the log mode is on and a measurement has been taken but the operator feels that the measurement was an error measurement, it is possible to erase this mea- surement. This is done to prevent faulty log fi les on the PC. 1. The measurement is not satisfactory . 2 . Press and hold the encoder button for at least 2 seconds . 3 . The log value will be deleted permanently. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 9: How To Turn Off The Log Mode
DISPLAY MODE menu. level . 2 . Select this by pressing 4 . Press down the encoder the encoder button once . to confirm choice and exit display mode. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 10: Gas Type, Argon Or Krypton
6 . 7 Gas type, Argon or Krypton Sparklike Handheld can be calibrated for both Argon and Krypton . The calibration is done by the manufacturer and the user has therefore to inform the manufacturer about this when ordering a device. The device comes standard with a Argon cali- bration . 6 . 8 Sparklike Handheld only calibrated for Argon . 1. From the main menu 3 . A screen will display that... -
Page 11: Change Calibration Mode Back To Argon
3 . A screen will display that scroll by turning the en- the PC communication is coder button to the enabled . PC-CONNECT menu 4 . The Sparklike Handheld 2 . Pressing down on the is open for communication encoder button will make with the PC . the selection and the dis- play will show, “PC-CON-... -
Page 12: Setting Time And Date
6.12 Setting time and date The device date and time can be set by entering the menu, selecting setup menu and ’Set time and date’. Turn encoder button to set year and press it to move on. In a similar way, set month, day, hours, minutes and seconds. 6 . 1 3 Sensor test When contacting Sparklike service, you may be asked to record the sensor infor- mation to check the sensor functionality on site. This is done as follows: Enter the setup menu and select ’SENSOR TEST’. After the device shows text ’MEASURE NOW’, perform a single measurement on 80% Argon or above recommended win- dow. Check that the spark hits directly through the window. Record all the numbers on the screen and send them to Sparklike service. 6.14 Information display You can retrieve the device serial number and calibration information through SETUP->INFO . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 13: Things To Consider When Taking A Measurement
NOTE! NO SPARK DETECTED . Check that spark hits through the window . 7 . 2 Light The measurement is dependent on a stable light signal. The light can not be measured if the total light level is too weak or too strong. The total light intensity increases with the background light level as well as with increasing argon percent when measured. If the background light is too strong, e.g. measuring against the sun or a bright lamp, the argon light will “drown” in the sunlight. If the argon con- centration is very low, the signal light is very low causing the spectrometer not to see the light . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 14: In Brief, Factors To Consider When Measuring
3, such as low-e coating - Wide spacer (over 20mm) - Metallic spacer bar - Electrode is not in contact with the glass surface - Sparklike Handheld is not evenly pressed against the glass . - Non-metallic spacers 8 How to perform a measurement As described above there are different fac- tors that may affect the measurement result. - Page 15 . The user can easily hear when the hand unit is flush to the IG. Non Low-E IG units As the LoW-E coating is metallic, this will act as a ground for the spark. This grounding is being used when the instrument is calibrated. If the window has no Low-E coating, there is no ground to where the spark will ignite producing more erratic readings. These win- dows should be measured with either a finger on the back of the IG or some other metallic ground for the spark . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 16: Restrictions
If the tint includes a metal component it will prevent the spark from breaking trough glass 1 and it will therefore prevent the measurement. As the Gasglass Handheld measures light wavelengths, a coloured glass might also have an effect. Please contact your distributor for these. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Sparklike Handheld
. Check also that the sensor ‘eye’ in the front piece is clean of dust and dirt . UNKNOWN WARNING / UNKNOWN ERROR . An unknown error occurred in the measurement, try repeating the measurement. If the problem persists contact your reprentative . If Sparklike Handheld shows a warning message, the presented measurement result is only for informational purposes and result should not be trusted. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 18: How To Connect To A Pc
10 How to connect to a PC Provided with Sparklike Handheld is a PC software that can be found on the product CD. Please make sure that all needed software and drivers are installed before attempting to connect Sparklike Handheld to the PC. 1 . Connect the provided USB cable to 3 . Start up Sparklike Handheld the USB socket in Sparklike Hand- held 2 . -
Page 19: How To Install Sparklike Handheld Pc Software (Win Xp)
Please note that the pictures for these instructions are for windows XP and if an- other version of windows is used, the lay-out may be different. Insert the Provided CD into the PC Connect Sparklike Handheld via the provided USB cable to one of the PCs USB sockets . Turn on Sparklike Handheld A information box in the bottom of the screen will appear. - Page 20 This wizard for installing USB < - > Serial Converter opens up . Tag; Install the software automatically. NOTE! Insert the CD at this stage. When the installation wizard has found the drivers it was looking for it will start the installation (this might take a few minutes) SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 21 The first stage of the installation is completed. Press finish. NOTE! The installation will continue . The found new hardware sign will pop up again . The welcome to install new software wizard will appear. Do not allow windows to search for software. Tag: No, not this time. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 22 USB Serial Port wizard for installing USB < - > Serial opens up . Tag; Install the software automatically. When the installation wizard has found the drivers it was looking for it will start installation (this might take a few minutes) SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 23 The installation wizard will inform when the installation is completed. When the installation is completed a message will pop up. The drivers are now installed on your PC . Next step will be to install the actual PC software. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 24: Installing The Pc Software
12 Installing the PC software Insert the provided CD . Open it and choose the icon shown below . Select the preferred language for the installation . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... - Page 25 The welcome to installation wizard window will show, click next. Select the preferred directory where the software is to be installed . The default location is c:\Program Files\* which is a normal place to install. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 26 Select the folder name in which the software is to be installed. Default Sparklike Handheld . Select the final tasks for the install wizard SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 27 The installation is completed SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 28: How To Find And Set The Right Com Port From The Pc
13 How to find and set the right COM port from the PC. To be able to establish communication between the PC and the Sparklike Handheld, the right COM port must be found. Follow the following steps for this task. IMPORTANT . Connect Sparklike Handheld to the PC and turn Sparklike Handheld on before continuing . Right click the My Computer The System Properties window icon on the PC. From the menu will appear. From the System select Properties Properties window select Hardware and under this sheet Device Manager . The Device Manager window will appear . - Page 29 If Sparklike Handheld is correctly connected and installed on the PC a USB Serial Port (COM [number]) will show. This line shows the COM port number that the Sparklike Handheld uses on this PC. In this example Sparklike Handheld uses COM 5. This number must be entered in Sparklike Handheld software under the File, Settings, Enter COM port . Before using for the first time. NOTE! The COM port number varies depending on PC. NOTE! If there is more than one device installed and in use these will all show in this window . These can and will change if the device is connected to a new COM port NOTE! Double digit COM port numbers are not allowed for data transmission.
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Page 30: How To Use Sparklike Handheld Pc Software
14 How to use Sparklike Handheld PC software Sparklike Handheld software is designed only to handle the logged data from Sparklike Handheld. This means that the software does not have too many features. Starting up the first time. Please make sure that you have the right settings on the PC software. Important is that the right COM port is selected. See: How to find the right COM port from the PC. Starting up the software After a successful installation, an icon as below will show in the Desktop . Start up by double clicking the Icon Changing the COM port setting . - Page 31 Connect Sparklike Handheld to the PC See: How to connect to a PC To retrieve data from Sparklike Handheld, click Read Data log(s) button After a successful download the window looks as follows . See picture . NOTE! Sparklike Handheld needs to be turned on when downloading data . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 32 H6 . Read Data Logs . This downloads the data from the connected Sparklike Handheld. See; How to connect to a PC H7 . Downloaded data . Shows all downloaded data from Sparklike Handheld. H8 . Sync GGHandheld . Sends the current time and date to Sparklike Handheld. Please check that the time and date settings are correct on the PC. It is important that the time and date is up to date on Sparklike Handheld as this information will show on the downloaded data logs . NOTE! PC communication needs to be activated from the Sparklike Handheld de vice . H9–10. Shows the correct time and date of the PC. NOTE! Save data before closing software . SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 33 H1-f . Data / Copy all logs The Copy Current Log com- All the downloaded logs will mand copies the selected log be copied to the clipboard . file to the clipboard. H1-f . Data / Copy all logs . Select the log that is to be copied to clipboard . Only the selected file will be copied to the clipboard. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 34: Troubleshooting The Pc Software
Message: COM time out Actions: a. Enable PC Connection from Sparklike Handheld Please see; Using the Sparklike LCD Screen b. C heck the communication port. Message: No stored data in Sparklike Handheld Actions: a . There is no stored data in Sparklike Handheld . Make sure that the logging function is turned on in Sparklike Handheld . Please see: Using the Sparklike LCD Screen NOTE! All logged data will be erased from Sparklike Handheld when downloaded to the PC . Problem: The time and date is wrong on the screen Actions: Make sure that the time and date settings are correct on the PC that is in use. -
Page 35: Registering As A Sparklike Device User
16 Registering as a Sparklike Handheld user By registering as a Sparklike Handheld user you can make sure that your device is listed in our device register. By registering our after sales can make sure that you are informed about when your device is due for calibration and if there is any updates available. The registration is simply done by sending an email to our after sales where you inform us about the device serial number and your contact infor- mation. Email: aftersales@sparklike.com SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 36: Annual Calibration Of Sparklike Handheld With Sparklike Care
In the calibration process, the device is checked for any faults and will also be cleaned at the same time. Sparklike CARE™ includes the following features: • the maintenance of the most common wear and tear parts such as battery, optical filters, optical fibre etc. • the calibration to argon and/or krypton as well as calibration certificate • pick-up and return of the service • reminder message one month prior to the need of the calibration • testing the analyzer at Sparklike Oy testing laboratory • calibrating to Software updates The annual calibration steps are as follows: 1 . Go to sparklike.com/care to sign up for Sparklike CARE™ and fill in the form online . 2. When the request is received, Sparklike Oy aftersales will inform you about the schedule. The expected calibration time is 2 working days plus time needed for shipment. -
Page 37: Checking The Calibration
IGU #2 90% Ar IGU #3 85% Ar IGU #4 91% Ar IGU #5 88% Ar IGU #6 89% Ar IGU #7 83% Ar IGU #8 90% Ar IGU #9 92% Ar IGU #10 93% Ar SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... - Page 38 In the two last cases, please contact IGU #6 89 .5% Ar your local distributor or Sparklike IGU #7 82 .5% Ar Oy direct . IGU #8 89 .5% Ar IGU #9 91% Ar IGU #10 92 .5% Ar SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
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Page 39: Checking The Calibration With Premixed Gas
Volume (V) = Width*Height*Depth, result should be in “litres” Fill the unit Calculate the time of filling the unit Time to fill (t) = V / Flow Over fill the unit by at least 4 times Regardless, unit size, flow it at least 1 minute. Measure the unit Let the unit settle after filling for 30 seconds. Perform the measurement as instructed earlier, see point 2.1 Sparklike Oy. Uses and also suggests an IGU that is of the size: GASGLASS TEST Width: 350mm Gas vent Height: 350mm Thickness: 12 mm *IG Unit Glass 1: 4 mm clear float Gasglass Spacer: 12 mm (metallic) Glass 2: 4 mm LowE coating *See separate specifications SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 40: Appendix A: Sparklike Argon Calibration
The original calibration data is provided with the instrument. If Sparklike Handheld is maintained properly the calibration should not change over time. Sparklike Hand- held calibration should be tested on a regular basis . If the calibration has changed, please consult your distributor or Sparklike for information on how to change the calibration . 19.1 Accuracy of the device: The accuracy of Sparklike Handheld is stated to be within the following specifications: The test unit is measured 15 times. The limits of the difference between the argon concentration (Ar%) in the test unit and the measured average of 15 measurements (∆15) are: 100 97,5... -
Page 41: Appendix B: Sparklike Krypton Calibration
. 20.1 Krypton Accuracy Limits In the graph below the standard deviation limits can bee seen for Krypton calibra- tion . Test Unit: 4-12-4 Optitherm SN LowE Size: 350*350 mm Spacer bar: 12 mm Aluminium Primary sealant: Polyisobutylene Secondary sealant: Polysulfide Kr% 100 80 1 .0 1 .0 2 .0 5 .0 5 .0 ∆15 NOTE: The accuracy of the Sparklike Handheld is measured for the above mentioned IG only*. If the IG type differs from this, the accuracy is not guaranteed. The Sparklike Handheld instrument may show slightly different readings depending on the kind of IG units currently being measured. SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 42: Appendix C: Technical Specifications
+10° — +35° C Humidity: 0 - 90 % R.H. Non-condensing Main Power Supply: 16,8 V Li-ion battery, 2 Ah Power Consumption: 40 W Battery Charger: Li-ion battery charger, 4 cells Connections: USB and Battery charging Display: 128*64 pixel LCD display Measurement time: Software: Sparklike Handheld data logging software for PC and communication drivers. Data logging capability: Approximately 1900 measurements Manufacturer: SPARKLIKE OY Address: Hermannin rantatie 12 A 21 00580, Helsinki, FINLAND Phone: +358 10 387 7701 Fax: +358 10 387 7707 Email: sparklike@sparklike.com Web: www.sparklike.com SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... -
Page 43: Appendix D: Assurance Of Conformity
23 Appendix D: Assurance of conformity SPARKLIKE OY Address: Hermannin rantatie 12 A 21 00580, Helsinki, FINLAND Phone: +358 10 387 7701 Fax: +358 10 387 7707 Email: sparklike@sparklike.com Web: www.sparklike.com SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL... - Page 44 SPARKLIKE HANDHELD — INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...
- Page 45 SPARKLIKE OY Address: Hermannin rantatie 12 A 21 00580, Helsinki, FINLAND Phone: +358 10 387 7701 Fax: +358 10 387 7707 Email: sparklike@sparklike.com Web: www.sparklike.com...
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