Fluke 90100 Make a Working Disk, Connection to the Computer, Starting the Customization Software

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Model 90100

Operators Manual

5.2 Make a Working Disk

Before using the Customization software, we recommend that a working disk be made. To make a working disk, simply copy all of the files from the disk to a blank, formatted disk. Store the original in a safe place.

CAUTION

Always operate the Model 90100 TRACKER System from an AC line power source during the customization/calibration process to eliminate the possibility that the 35360A TRACKER Display will automatically shut off prematurely.

5.3 Connection to the Computer

To prepare the 35360A TRACKER Display for customizing, insert the RS-232 cable into the instrument. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the computer's serial port. Personal computers have serial ports that are either 9 or 25-pin. Determine which you have and use the appropriate adapter included with your 35360A TRACKER Display. Use COM1 if it is available, otherwise use COM2. Turn on the 35360A TRACKER Display. Wait approximately five seconds after turning on the instrument before starting the Customization software. Place the working disk into the floppy drive. If you wish to operate the Customization software from the hard drive, copy all of the files from the working disk to a directory on the hard drive.

5.4 Starting the Customization Software

1.If you are operating from a floppy drive, log onto the drive by typing the drive letter followed by a colon and press Enter (e.g., for drive A, type a: and Enter).

2.Start the Customization software by typing CUSTOM. If you connected the instrument to COM2 on your personal computer, type CUSTOM /2.

We recommend that you print a copy of the customization report as your first step in the customization process. This report will contain all of the customization/calibration values and thus serve as a guide for returning to the original settings should an operator keyboard error occur during the process. Additionally, print a copy of the customization report as the final step in the customization process. Use this final report to verify the new customization/calibration parameter values and then save it in a safe place for future reference.

5.5 Screen Formats

The customization software contains two different screens: Display Customization Items (Figure 5-1) and Display Calibration Items (Figure 5-2).

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Contents Model Tracker SystemFluke Biomedical Table of Contents Maintenance and Service Appendix a Using Build-UpTheory of Operation CustomizationGeneral Information IntroductionFeatures ModelBefore You Start Safety Precautions Safety TermsSpecifications Manual AddendaNominal Ion Chamber Characteristics Mechanical SpecificationsRecommended Operation Conditions Ion Chamber Factory CalibrationMeasurements Mode Display ModeModel 35360A Tracker Display Electrometer / A-D ConverterHigh Performance Battery Charger Unpacking and InspectionInterface Cable Detector to Display EnvironmentStandard System Contents Optional EquipmentBlank Operation Rear Panel FamiliarizationPowering the System Detector InputDisplay. Be sure to use the correct end of the cable Positioning the Model 35300A Detector in the Beam 3 RS-232 Computer Interface RJ-45 StyleOperation Positioning the Model 353300A Detector in the Beam Operation Instructions Front Panel ControlsPower ResetTest/Detector Units SelectPowering Up the Model 35360A Tracker Display Powering Down the Model 35360A Tracker DisplayUsing the TEST/DETECTOR Button Using the Units Select Button Test/Detector Screen 2 Ion Chamber Calibration FactorsUsing the AIR Density Button Using the Gain Select Button Normal ModeUsing the Measure Select Button Normal Mode Absolute MeasurementsPercent-of-Center Measurements Battery and Bias Annunciators Underranging and Overranging ConditionsGain Setting Mode 24. Positions of the Battery and Bias AnnunciatorsSaving the Fpgf Changes Aborting the Fpgf ChangesBlank Theory of Operation Power Supply Hardware Block Diagram of the Model 35360A Tracker DisplayFront Panel Switches 2 300-VOLT Electronic Bias SupplyProcessor VFD DisplaySerial Communications Port ElectrometerMultiplexer and A/D Converter Model 35300A Ion Chamber Detectors Air Density CorrectionsBasic Operating Equations Basic Operating Quantities Blank Maintenance & Service Troubleshooting ProblemNo Display Flowchart Low Battery Indication at the Display Low battery Yes Annuciator displayed?Bias Error LoBias or HiBias Indication at the Display 35360A TrackerLeakage Flowchart Line Fuse Replacement Dose Rate Measurement Zero Problem FlowchartIf fuses continue to blow return instrument for repair Interface Connector Cleaning Cleaning the InstrumentReplaceable Parts Information Replaceable Parts List Recalibration & Repair Information / Technical AssistanceCustomization Make a Working Disk Connection to the ComputerStarting the Customization Software Screen FormatsDisplay Customization Items Screen Appearance F1 Help On-Line Help for using the Customization software F2 Edit Item EditingF6 Print Report Printing F10 ExitDefinitions Setting the Electrometer Gains and Offsets Charge Gain QGCurrent Gain, Current Zero IG and ADZ Ion Chamber Calibration Factor IccfElectrometer Current Gain IG Electrometer Charge Gains QGChanging the Power Down Interval Usage ExamplesChanging the ION Chamber Calibration Factor Units Errors Input ErrorsUsing Build-Up Build-Up, Peg, and Retainer Kit OptionsNominal Number of build-up Solid Water Appendix Fluke Biomedical