SSI America 8040 Operation Manual

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SDS Data Logger

MODEL SDS 8020/8040

Universal Data Logger

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Page 1 Operations Manual SDS Data Logger MODEL SDS 8020/8040 Universal Data Logger Please read, understand, and follow these instructions before operating this equipment. Super Systems, Inc. is not responsible for damages incurred due to a failure to comply with these instructions. If at any time there are questions regarding the proper use of this data logger, please contact us at (800) 666-4330 for assistance.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Survey Templates __________________________________________________________________________ 8 Installation _________________________________________________________________________________ 10 Installing the SDS Software ________________________________________________________________ 10 Connecting The SDS Data Logger To A Network ______________________________________________ 11 SDS 8020/8040 Data Logger ___________________________________________________________________ 13 Menu List _______________________________________________________________________________ 13 Keypad Assignments ______________________________________________________________________ 16 1. Overview Display _____________________________________________________________________ 17 2.
Page 3 To Perform a Cold Junction Calibration____________________________________________________ 34 24. System Setup ________________________________________________________________________ 35 25. Set Pass Codes ______________________________________________________________________ 36 26. Set IP Address _______________________________________________________________________ 36 32. Survey Deviation Alarm Log ___________________________________________________________ 37 34. Clear Logged Data ___________________________________________________________________ 37 SDS Software _______________________________________________________________________________ 39 SDS Reporter ____________________________________________________________________________ 39 File Menu Options ________________________________________________________________________ 39 File...
Page 4 SDS Reporter Versions 1.101.0.76 and above __________________________________________________ 87 Description/Function of Template Manager Screen buttons/menu options _________________________ 87 New Button / File New ______________________________________________________________ 87 Open Button / File Open _____________________________________________________________ 87 Save Buttons / File Save _____________________________________________________________ 88 File Save As _______________________________________________________________________ 88 Exit Button / File Exit _______________________________________________________________ 89 Add Template Button __________________________________________________________________ 89...
Page 5: Product Overview
Product Description You’ll find all the necessary information related to how to use the product in this manual. The product is broken up into 2 parts, the software and hardware components. This user guide is also written in this manor. SDS8020 / SDS8040 provides the hardware and software needed to meet industry standards for thermocouple uniformity by logging and generating temperature and data log reports.
Page 6: Software Installation
Degrees F. Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy At 1600 Degrees F with TC Type Full scale Full Scale At 1600 Degrees F. thermister error 3308 0.0124% 0.0179% 0.29 0.65 4208 0.0062% 0.0067% 0.11 0.47 -328 1832 0.0031% 0.0032% 0.05 0.41 -346 2192 0.0031% 0.0036% 0.06...
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started When logging data, the operator will use the on-board display to start and stop the data logging / survey process. The first steps related to data logging are connecting the inputs to the terminal strips on the data logger. Each terminal strip represents a single analog board with 5 inputs. You can remove these terminal strips by pulling up on both ends of the terminal strip.
Page 8: Survey Templates
Survey Templates The data logger will default to the last survey template used. To modify the template being used, the Select Survey Template operator can go to the menu option. This data will be carried over for the reporting process to make the reporting quick and easy. On the Survey Template screen there are parameters that can be modified for a specific survey such as setpoint.
Page 9 The report templates are user defined and should be configured to meet your needs. All reports can be saved and displayed at a later date. Super Systems Inc. Page 9 SDS Data Logger Manual #4565 Rev D...
Page 10: Installation
Installing the SDS Software Note – The person installing the SDS Software must have administrative rights on the computer(s) where the installation is taking place for the installation to be successful. Double-click on the setup file, SDSSetup.msi to start the auto-installation. If there is no version of the SDS Reporter running on the computer, the installation will prompt the user for the download location (figure 1.1).
Page 11: Connecting The Sds Data Logger To A Network
Figure 1.2 Installation ready screen Clicking on the “Cancel” button will prompt the user to confirm exiting the setup without continuing. Clicking on the “< Back” button will display the previous page, which is the installation setup page (figure 1.1). Clicking on the “Next >” button will install the software to the specified location. Once the software has been installed, the installer can be closed.
Page 12 Ethernet computers without a hub. An Ethernet crossover cable has it's send and receive wires crossed. When using a hub or switch, this is automatically done for you. With a crossover cable, you are forming a network between the computer that you are directly plugged into and the data logger.
Page 13: Sds 8020/8040 Data Logger
Menu List The menu list shows the available pages displayed six at a time. To access the list, press the Esc key. Depending upon where you are starting from, it may require pressing this button more than once. The up ( ) and down ( ) arrows are used to scroll through the selections, which are repeated below. To go to a specific page, either type in the page number and press Enter, or use the arrow keys to highlight the selection and press Enter.
Page 14 20. Set the Date and Time 21. Port Setup 22. Input Calibration 23. Cold Junction Trim 24. System Setup Configuration Level – Level 2 Pass Code Required 25. Set Pass Codes 26. Set IP Address Menu Pages 27, 28 and 29 are reserved for future use and do not exist at this time. To minimize the possibility of unintended modifications to the instrument, certain menu pages will require the entry of a pass code to access them.
Page 15 Date and Time Quick Reference Chart Month Code Code Hour Code Hour Code January Sunday 12 am 12 pm 12 February Monday March Tuesday April Wednesday Thursday June Friday July Saturday August September October November December Super Systems Inc. Page 15 SDS Data Logger Manual #4565 Rev D...
Page 16: Keypad Assignments
Keypad Assignments All of the functions of the SDS Data Logger are controlled from the keypad. The functions of each button are as follows: 0 – 9 are used to enter numeric data that can vary with each page “.” Is used to enter a decimal point where necessary for data entry Enter is used when entering numeric data from the keypad or initiating automatic...
Page 17: Overview Display
1. Overview Display The Overview Display shows the current readings of the five thermocouples on all four or eight boards, Quick Chart screen depending on the number of channels. Pressing the circular arrow key will display the Modify Input Offsets (menu option 16).
Page 18: Display Input Settings
To stop a survey, highlight the Action field, enter a 0 and then press Enter. Once the survey has finished, “Finished” will appear in the highlighted area and the stop Date/Time will be filled in the “Stopped at” field. To change the Setpoint, highlight the Setpoint field, enter in the new Setpoint and press Enter. Pressing the circular arrow key while the setpoint field is highlighted will change the sign of the value entered.
Page 19: Display Input Offsets
4. Display Input Offsets The Display Input Offsets screen displays the offsets for all five thermocouples on all four /eight boards, Modify Input Offsets depending on the SDS type. Pressing the down arrow key will display the screen (menu option 9). Pressing any of the number keys (1-9) will display the corresponding menu option. 5.
Page 20: Help
The first screen will display the first five inputs and the first ten minutes of data. Pressing the circular arrow button will allow the user to scroll through the inputs, five inputs at a time. Pressing the down arrow button will show the next ten minutes of logged data. Pressing the up arrow will show the Display Logged Data previous ten minutes of logged data.
Page 21: Modify Input Settings
Overview Display turn a thermocouple off as well. Pressing the circular arrow key will display the Selected screen (menu option 17). Pressing the ESC key will also display the Overview Display Selected screen. 8. Modify Input Settings The Modify Input Settings allows the user to select a channel (input) and manually set the range/type, or set the range/type for all of the channels.
Page 22: Modify Input Offsets
9. Modify Input Offsets The Modify Input Offsets screen allows the user to modify the offsets of each channel, or to clear all of the offsets. To select a channel, highlight the “Select Input” line and enter a number between 1 and 40. To enter the offset value, highlight the “Enter offset value”...
Page 23: Battery Status
11. Battery Status This page displays information about the instrument’s power supply. Battery Voltage: This displays the DC voltage from the battery. It will read higher when the instrument is plugged in, so a true measurement should be taken when it is not connected to AC power. Very Low Battery Condition: This will display the battery status as , or...
Page 24: About/Sign-On
12. About/Sign-On The above screen is the sign-on screen that shows the SSi logo, address, and phone. This page will also display the instrument model and serial number, the date of the last factory calibration, and the number of hours and minutes the instrument has been in use since the last factory calibration. Pressing the down Revision Display arrow key will display the screen (menu option 13).
Page 25: Set Display Values
14. Set Display Values This screen is used to adjust the display values. The backlight brightness and contrast are factory set to 40% and 50%, respectively, which is appropriate for most viewing conditions. Pressing the circular arrow key will return these values to their default settings. The values for brightness and contrast can range from 0 (dark) to 100 (bright).
Page 26: Quick Chart
16. Quick Chart This screen displays a trend chart for one active thermocouple over a period of ninety minutes. The information on the right displays the active thermocouple number (TC), the temperature of that thermocouple, the Setpoint (SP), the maximum value (Max) and the minimum value (Min). The information on the left of the screen displays the full-scale value and the middle value as reference Quick Chart Setup points.
Page 27: Quick Chart Setup
18. Quick Chart Setup This screen displays the setup information for the Quick Chart. Valid values for the setup information are: Survey Setpoint: 0 through 9999 TC input to chart: 1 through 40 Chart full scale: 0 through 9999 Chart zero scale: 0 through 9999 Reset min/max 1 = yes: 0 or 1...
Page 28: Set The Date And Time
To change any of these values, use the up or down arrow keys to highlight the field that is to be changed, enter the new value, and press Enter. Valid values are: Setpoint: -400 through 4000 TC Units: 0 for Fahrenheit and 1 for Celsius TC Spool Correction: -100 through 100 For the Setpoint and the Spool Correction, the user can change the sign of the value by pressing the Display Survey Information...
Page 29: Port Setup
21. Port Setup This screen displays the parameters used for the communications ports. The factory default settings should not need to be changed by the operator. To change the values that are not “Modbus fixed”, press the circular arrow key to cycle through the available values. Pressing Enter will set the value as the lowest value.
Page 30: Tc Type Mv Range Chart
The top of the screen displays the codes for the ranges. The codes are: 0 – 20MV 1 – 40MV 2 – 80MV 3 – 160MV 4 – 1.28V 5 – 2.56V Below is a listing of the suggested ranges for the various TC types. TC Type mV Range Chart TC Type Range in mV...
Page 31: Cold Junction Trim
be calibrated. To select the TCs to calibrate, enter a number between 0 and 31. To determine the number, follow these steps: TC1 has a “value” of 1, TC2 has a “value” of 2, TC3 has a “value” of 4, TC4 has a “value” of 8, and TC5 has a “value”...
Page 32: Firmware Revision 1.09 Or Below
Firmware revision 1.09 or below This screen displays the setup information to trim the cold junction value of each board. Highlight the first line (“Select board number”), enter the desired board number to trim, then press the Enter key. The acceptable values for the board number are: 1 –...
Page 33: Firmware Revision 1.10 And Above
Firmware Revision 1.10 and above Depending on the revision level of the internal input board, the screen will resemble one of the two following screens. One version uses one Cold Junction Trim value that is applied to the entire board. The other version uses a unique Cold Junction Trim value for each of the five inputs on that board.
Page 34: Firmware Revision 1.11 And Above
are listed from top to bottom starting with input five and ending with input one (except for input three). Enter the desired trim value, and, if necessary, press the circular arrow key to toggle the sign of the trim Note – The overall Cold Junction value, as well as value.
Page 35: System Setup
equipment normally operates at 1700 °F, then perform the cold junction calibration using a 1700 °F signal. Firmware Version 1.09 and below The user can source temperature to any one of the inputs, since the cold junction value is separate from the input trim values, even though there is only one thermister per board.
Page 36: Set Pass Codes
25. Set Pass Codes This screen allows the user to set the pass codes to access the higher-level functions on the SDS. Menu options 20 through 24 are considered Supervisor Level and they require a Level 1 pass code. Menu options 25 and 26 are considered Configuration Level and they require a Level 2 pass code.
Page 37: Survey Deviation Alarm Log
32. Survey Deviation Alarm Log The survey deviation alarm log will log all instances where the temperature of one of the survey channels goes above or below the deviation band. The alarm log is on a one-minute update, so any alarm would have to be present for more than a minute to be logged.
Page 38 Options → After Downloading → Delete datalog files from SDS menu option will delete the data log files from the SDS after they have been downloaded to the local computer. Note: Once the datalog files have been downloaded to the local computer, they will not be automatically deleted by the SDS Reporter Note –...
Page 39: Sds Software
SDS Reporter Figure 2.1 SDS Reporter initial screen When the SDS Reporter software is started up, the user sees the above screen.(figure 2.1). The four File Options Help menu options to choose from are: . There are four buttons to choose from: , Open , Save , and Print...
Page 40: File Open / Open Button
Figure 2.2 Report Properties Tab File Open / Open Button The Open menu option will allow the user to choose an existing report from a common Windows Open dialog box. The software will open the dialog box in the “SDSReports” folder (typically - C:\SSi\SDS\SDSReports) for existing reports (.SDSReport) to open.
Page 41 Figure 2.3 Report Properties Report tab Clicking on the open box, , next to the “Data” field will display a screen from which the user can select the interval time (ten seconds, twenty seconds, thirty seconds, one minute, two minutes, or five minutes) and also the specific survey to use (figure 2.4).
Page 42: Manually Creating A Survey Record
report and the “Survey Results (Pass/Fail)” field is for the results of the survey. The “Notes” field is for any general notes for the report. Manually Creating a Survey Record Clicking on the “Advanced: Manually Create Survey Record” link from the Load Survey Data screen will allow the user to create a survey record to use.
Page 43 Figure 2.7 Survey start/end date error message Enter the TC spool offset and click on the “Add Record” button to add the record. Clicking on the “Cancel” button will cancel the add process and bring the user back to the “Load Survey Data” dialog box.
Page 44 Figure 2.10 Report Properties Thermocouples Tab Figure 2.11 Spool Correction screen All values displayed to the users are corrected . That means if there is a defined offset for the TC Spool and a channel offset, the user would be shown the net result of those offsets into the value displayed.
Page 45 Figure 2.12 Define Control TC screen Clicking on the Accept button will set the selected control TC(s). Once a control TC(s) has been selected, the TC’s number will be in on the “Active Thermocouples” section of the Thermocouples tab. thermocouple(s) that is identified as the control TC will not be used for the TC summary when identifying hottest and coldest channels.
Page 46 Note: Checking or unchecking TCs on the Thermocouples Tab will affect the TCs plotted on the Chart Tab. The next tab is the Furnace tab (figure 2.14a and 2.14b), which contains the furnace ID, the make and model of the furnace, the furnace type, the furnace use, the furnace’s operating range, the furnace dimensions, the furnace class (newer versions only), and an optional image of the furnace.
Page 47 Clicking on the open box next the image frame will open a dialog box where the user can search for an image of the furnace to use. The next tab is the Survey Box tab, which contains information about the survey box itself, such as the make and model, the serial number, whom the survey box was calibrated by, and the calibration date (figure 2.15).
Page 48 The next tab is the Survey Parameters Tab (figure 2.17). The Survey Parameters tab contains: the survey tolerance, the survey setpoint, the overtemp setpoint, the simulated load in pounds, and the microns. Figure 2.17 Report Properties Survey Parameters Tab The next tab is the Controller Tab (figure 2.18a and 2.18b). This tab contains the Controller manufacturer, the controller model, and the instrument type (newer versions only) in the “Temperature Controller Settings”...
Page 49 Figure 2.18b Report Properties Controller Tab (Version 1.101.0.80 & above) The last tab in the Report Properties tab is the User Defined Tab (figure 2.19a and 2.19b). This tab contains ten (version 1.101.0.76 & below) or twenty (version 1.101.0.80 & above) fields that can be defined by the user and included in the report.
Page 50 Figure 2.19b Report Properties User Defined Tab (Version 1.101.0.80 & above) To create a user defined field, click on the “Modify User Defined Fields”. This will display a screen that will allow the user to edit the fields (figure 2.20). The user can type in the name or description of the field and click the “Save”...
Page 51 The Chart Tab (figure 2.21) contains the charted information from the time specified on the survey. This tab is similar in design and function to the Real-Time chart (figure 2.40). When the chart tab is active, the chart toolbar buttons also appear and these buttons can be used to zoom in on a section of the chart, pan the chart up, down, left or right, and refresh the chart back to its original values.
Page 52: File Save / File Save As / Save Button
Clicking on the “Round this data off to the nearest degree” link will pop up a message box confirming the action (figure 2.24). The rounding only affects imported data. The data in the logged files will still contain data rounded to one decimal place. Clicking on the “Yes” button will round the data. Figure 2.24 Round data confirmation File Save / File...
Page 53 Print Report menu option will allow the user to print out a copy of the .SDSReport file. The user will have to select the printer to print the report (figure 2.26). Figure 2.26 Print prompt screen Print Survey TC Data menu option will print out a copy of the TC data (as seen on the Data tab).
Page 54: Print Button
Print Button When the user clicks on the Print button, the software will display the print preview screen, which is similar in design and function to the print preview screen on the View Real-time chart (figure 2.41 or figure 2.27 below). File Print Preview The print preview screen is similar in design and function to the print preview screen on the View Real-...
Page 55: Sds Download Surveys And Data
Download Surveys and Data The Download Surveys and Data menu option will allow the user to download surveys from a specific SDS instrument. When the menu option is clicked, the SDS software will begin to search for any and all dataloggers located on the network (figure 2.29).
Page 56 After Downloading option will allow the user to delete the data files from the SDS instrument, or keep them on the instrument when the files have finished downloading. Choosing the After Downloading Keep datalog files on SDS → menu option will keep the datalog files on the SDS data logger. Choosing After Downloading Delete datalog files from SDS →...
Page 57 Figure 2.34 SDS Data Log Extractor screen The software will display a continuous progress of the download status (figure 2.35). Note: since there may a large number of files to download, this process may take several minutes to complete. Figure 2.35 SDS Data Log Extractor download progress When all of the files have been downloaded, the words “Operation Complete”...
Page 58: Sds Launch Direct Ftp
Launch Direct FTP administrative purposes The Launch Direct FTP tool is used for . If you wanted to clean up old data log files, this tool will allow you to perform this action. Only data stored in the E folder should be manipulated or removed.
Page 59 Figure 2.36a FTP session window with Internet Explorer 7 Figure 2.36b – Open IE7 FTP site with Windows Explorer Help → About Internet Explorer The version of Internet Explorer can be found in the menu option of Internet Explorer. Note: if the SDS Multiple SDS Mode menu option is checked, then the software will display a selection box for the user to select which SDS instrument to FTP into (figure 2.37).
Page 60: Ftp Login For Access To The A Drive
Clicking the “OK” button will open the FTP window. Clicking the “Cancel” button will cancel the FTP session creation. If the Multiple SDS Mode menu option is not checked, the software will start an FTP session with the first SDS device that is found on the network. FTP Login For Access to the A Drive To gain access to the A drive on the SDS instrument, enter the following text in the address bar on Internet Explorer 6 or earlier, or open up the My Computer icon and type the following into the address...
Page 61: Sds View Real-Time Data
View Real-time Data Figure 2.40 Real-time Data screen The View Real-time Data menu option will display the most current real-time data available. This screen will update itself with the most current real-time data every 60 seconds. The amount of time left until the next update will be displayed in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Page 62 highlight the section of the graph that is to be enlarged. Letting go of the mouse button will enlarge the graph. Pan Button This will allow the user to pan to a different part of the graph. Once the cursor is over the graph, it will change to a crosshair with arrows, .
Page 63: Sds Manage Survey Records
how many pages to view at once (one, two, three, four or six). The default is one page. The upper right-hand corner of the Print Preview screen contains a page counter, which will allow the user to select which page to preview. Clicking on the “Close” button will close the Print Preview screen without printing the chart.
Page 64 Figure 2.43 Confirm delete of local records Figure 2.44 Remote SDS80xx Survey Records Tab The “Remote SDS80XX Survey Records” tab (Figure 2.44) will allow the operator to delete survey records directly from the SDS data logger. The drop-down list at the top of the screen will list all of the SDS data Note –...
Page 65: Sds Perform Comms Test
Figure 2.45 Changes Saved message box Perform Comms Test Perform Comms Test The Perform Comms Test menu option will send out a broadcast over the network to determine if any SDS instruments are located on the network. If an instrument is located on the network, the software will attempt to ping the device.
Page 66 This means that all communications appear to be ok (figure 2.48). Click the “Close” button to close the form. Figure 2.48 Communications ok message on Test Comms dialog box 3. One or more SDS were found, but one or more failed to respond to a ping. SDS instruments were found on the network, but one or more did not respond to a ping.
Page 67: Options Menu Options
Figure 2.50a UDP Error Options Menu Options Options Multiple SDS Mode This is a toggle switch for the application. If there are multiple SDS instruments located on the network, click this menu option. Once clicked, there will be a check mark next to the menu item. If this menu option is not checked and there are multiple SDS instruments on the network, the software will use the first SDS device that is found.
Page 68: Help About
The software will automatically update the files and restart the application (figure 2.53) Figure 2.53 Automatic Update screen If no updates are available, then the software will display a message box informing the user (figure 2.54). Figure 2.54 No updates message box Help About The About menu option displays the SDS Reporter version that is running, and all of the previous versions...
Page 69: Sds Data Tags
Figure 2.55 SDSReporter About box SDS Data Tags SDS Data tags are created so that all of the template information and survey data can automatically be used for the report process. Data that is captured during the survey is summarized to provide the overall results for the report.
Page 70 TC Survey Summary Temperature Setpoint: <SDS:SP>°# Minimum TC number: #mtcn# Maximum TC number: #xtcn# Minimum TC Value: #mtcv# Maximum TC Value: #xtcv# Min deviation from setpoint: #md# Max deviation from setpoint: #xd# Figure Output From Data Tags Description Usage SDS:FILE The filename the report is saved as <SDS:FILE>...
Page 71 SDS:SP Survey setpoint <SDS:SP> SDS:TCN Number of thermocouples <SDS:TCN> SDS:TCT Thermocouple type <SDS:TCT> SDS:TCS Thermocouple spool number <SDS:TCS> SDS:TCC Thermocouple calibrated by <SDS:TCC> SDS:TCCD Thermocouple calibration date <SDS:TCCD> SDS:TCCF Thermocouple spool correction factor <SDS:TCCF> SDS:SDN Next survey due date <SDS:SDN> SDS:SDSM Survey box make/model <SDS:SDSM>...
Page 72 SDS:UD7 User defined field <SDS:UD7> SDS:UD8 User defined field <SDS:UD8> SDS:UD9 User defined field <SDS:UD9> SDS:UD10 User defined field <SDS:UD10> SDS:UD11 User defined field <SDS:UD11> SDS:UD12 User defined field <SDS:UD12> SDS:UD13 User defined field <SDS:UD13> SDS:UD14 User defined field <SDS:UD14> SDS:UD15 User defined field <SDS:UD15>...
Page 73 SDS:T SDS:SIM SDS:OVS None SDS:MIC SDS:RES Passed SDS:GRAPH600x400 [An image of the graph] SDS:COM Company Name SDS:UDUR 30 mins SDS:UTCN SDS:PCT SDS:PDB SDS:POL Sample Output SDS:PPB SDS:PR SDS:PRE SDS:CMF Super Systems SDS:CMA SDS:IT SDS:TCG SDS:OV SDS:OD TC6 - 1700° SDS:OVT 5:30 SDS:CTD TC5 is the control TC, and is not used in uniformity survey...
Page 74: Creating A Personalized Template
segment #mtav# Minimum TC value during approach segment #mtav# #mtcv# Minimum TC value #mtcv# #mtcx# The maximum temperature of the minimum #mtcx# #md# Minimum calculated survey TC absolute #md# deviation from setpoint #rect# Recovery Time – the time between the time #rect# when the first TC comes into tolerance and the time when the last TC comes into tolerance...
Page 75 user would set up any initial formatting settings, such as margin sizes, page layout (portrait or landscape), etc. Now, the user can set up the template to his or her company’s specifications. Suppose that the current date and time will be in the top right corner of the report and should be 10-point Arial font.
Page 76 Figure 2.57 Actual NewTemplate report Super Systems Inc. Page 76 SDS Data Logger Manual #4565 Rev D...
Page 77: Sds Template Manager
SDS Template Manager SDS Reporter Versions 1.101.0.71 and below The purpose of a template is to save the users time by filling in some of the more generic survey data. For example, the user could create a template for one customer, including company name, TC type, etc; then when the survey is run using this template, this information is already present and it won’t need to be entered for each survey run for that customer.
Page 78: Open Button / File Open
the New menu option is clicked, the tabs that contain all of the fields for the template will become visible, as well as the Templates list. Creating a new template file will also enable the Save menu option and the Save As menu option.
Page 79: Save Buttons / File Save
Figure 3.4 SDS Instrument selection box While the SDS software is searching the network for SDS devices, it will display a progress box, which will detail the progress of the search (figure 3.5). Figure 3.5 SDS software progress box When the software is finished searching, the progress box will close automatically. When the Open Button or the Open menu option is clicked, the tabs that contain all of the fields for the template will become visible.
Page 80: Exit Button / File Exit
Figure 3.6 Overwrite confirmation If the user types in a filename that does not exist and clicks “Save”, the SDS software will prompt the user for creation confirmation (figure 3.7). Clicking “No” will close the confirmation box without saving and return the user to the Save As dialog box. Clicking “Yes” will save the file. Figure 3.7 Creation of a file confirmation If the user selects an SDS instrument, the SDS software will display a progress box (figure 3.5).
Page 81: Save Changes To Template Button
Figure 3.9 Setpoint Not Numeric error message Once a template has been added, the first template will be loaded into the fields. Save Changes to Template Button This option will save the changes made to a specific template back to the template collection stored in memory.
Page 82: Delete Template Button
Delete Template Button This option will delete a template from the collection of 32 templates stored in memory. Note: the first template cannot be deleted. If the user attempts to delete the first template, the SDS software will display an error message (figure 3.12). Figure 3.12 Unable to Delete First Template message Once the user clicks on the “Delete Template”...
Page 83: Description Of Template Manager Screen Tabs
Description of Template Manager Screen Tabs Template Information Tab Figure 3.14 Template Information tab This tab contains general information about the template such as the Template Name, the Company Name, the Number of TCs, the TC Type, the TC Spool Number, the TC Spool Correction, the Setpoint, the Simulated Load in pounds, and any Notes about the template.
Page 84: Survey Information Tab
Survey Information Tab Figure 3.15 Survey Information tab This tab contains information about the survey such as the Survey Duration in minutes, the Survey Tolerance, the Specification the survey meets, the Sample Interval in seconds, and the Operator performing the survey. It also contains information about the specific furnace involved such as the Furnace ID, the furnace’s Make and Model, the furnace’s Dimensions, the Temperature Type used in the furnace (Fahrenheit or Celsius), the Temperature Range of the furnace, the Type of furnace, and what the furnace is used for.
Page 85: Active Tcs Tab
This tab contains information about the active TCs such as the type of SDS instrument involved (8020 or 8040), the Gauge of the TC, and a check box for each of the TCs. There is also a check box to allow the user to use the active settings for the TCs or to individually select the TCs to use on the SDS instrument.
Page 86: Controller Information Tab
Controller Information Tab Figure 3.17 Controller Information Tab This tab contains information about the controllers such as the Controller Manufacturer, and the Controller Make and Model. It also contains information about the PID settings such as the Cycle Time, the Dead Band, the Output Limit, the PB (gain), the Rate, and the Reset. This tab also contains the 3 template buttons: Add New Template, Save Changes to Template, Delete Template.
Page 87: Sds Reporter Versions 1.101.0.76 And Above
SDS Reporter Versions 1.101.0.76 and above The purpose of a template is to save the users time by filling in some of the more generic survey data. For example, the user could create a template for one customer, including company name, TC type, etc; then when the survey is run using this template, this information is already present and it won’t need to be entered for each survey run for that customer.
Page 88: Save Buttons / File Save
Figure 3.19 Open template menu option The use will be able to open a local template file or a template file that is on an SDS. If the user selects a local file, the user will be able to click on the Browse button to select the file to open. The SDS software will display a common Windows dialog box for the user to select which file to open.
Page 89: Exit Button / File Exit
when the “Save Template File As” screen is first opened. Clicking on the Scan button will allow the user to re-scan the network for available SDS instruments. Once a local file or remote file has been selected, click on the Save File button to save the file, or click on the Cancel button to close down the screen without saving the file.
Page 90: Description Of Template Manager Screen Tabs
not have to scroll down to see the template on the SDS. The up arrow button will move the template up one position, and the down arrow button will move the template down one position. Description of Template Manager Screen Tabs Template Information Tab Figure 3.21 Template Information tab This tab contains general information about the template such as the Template Name, the Company...
Page 91: Survey Information Tab
Survey Information Tab Figure 3.22 Survey Information tab This tab contains information about the survey such as the Survey Duration in minutes, the Survey setpoint, The survey Tolerance, the Operator performing the survey, the simulated load, in pounds, and the Specification the survey meets. Super Systems Inc.
Page 92: Active Tcs Tab
Active TCs Tab Figure 3.23 Active TCs Tab This tab contains information about the active TCs such as the number of TCs used, the Gauge of the TC, the TC type, spool serial number, spool correction, and a check box for each of the TCs. There is also a check box to allow the user to use the active settings for the TCs or to individually select the TCs to use on the SDS instrument.
Page 93: Controller Information Tab
Controller Information Tab Figure 3.24 Controller Information Tab This tab contains information about the controllers such as the Controller Manufacturer, the Controller Model, and the instrument type. It also contains information about the PID settings such as the Cycle Time, the Dead Band, the Output Limit, the PB (gain), the Rate, and the Reset. Super Systems Inc.
Page 94: Description Of Template Manager Screen Fields
Description of Template Manager Screen Fields This section will describe the Template Manager screen fields and list any constraint for the fields. Field Name Description Maximum # of Characters Template Name The name of the template Company Name The company’s name Furnace ID The Id of the furnace Furnace Make/Model...
Page 95: Notes
“Number of TCs” field and Check boxes 21 through 40 (Boards 5 through 8) are disabled • When the SDS 8040 option is selected, the SDS software automatically fills in “40” in the “Number of TCs” field and Check boxes 21 through 40 (Boards 5 through 8) are enabled •...
Page 96 • When “40” is typed into the “Number of TCs” field, the SDS 8040 option is automatically selected, and Check boxes 21 through 40 (Boards 5 through 8) are enabled General Notes • Checking “Use these active TC settings” will enable the checkboxes •...
Page 97: Appendix A - Standard Calibration Range
Calibration and certification of the instrument are performed based on customer SDS 8020/8040 Data Logger → Keypad specifications. For instrument calibration procedures, see section Assignments → 22. Input Calibration SDS 8020/8040 Data Logger → Keypad Assignments → and section 23. Cold Junction Trim Thermocouple Type Range in °F...
Page 98: Revision History
Rev. Description Date MCO # Initial Release 06-08-06 Updated SDS Download option (delete datalog files); 01-12-07 Added SDS – Manage Survey Records menu option; Updated Menu Option 34 – Clear Logged Data (delete datalog files); Updated the SDS About screen; Updated the Control TCs screen; Updated Cold Junction menu screen (menu option 23);...

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