3M Appendix D 3MTM Detection Management Software DMS, QUESTempo 44/46, Communication setup

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Appendix D

Appendix D: Quest Service

Contacting Quest Technologies

Appendix D: 3MTM Detection Management Software DMS

The focus of this section is to briefly introduce the following DMS topics: downloading data, setting up parameters, and viewing data in charts, graphs, and reports. All data may be stored and saved in the software for record retention and/or for historical analysis. (For further details on DMS, please refer to the online Help and select Contents.)

The QT instruments44/46 are used for measuring occupational heat stress. The following sections explain communicating with the QUESTemp and DMS, saving and sending configurations, downloading, viewing data, setup, firmware updates, and printing

reports.

QUESTempo 44/46

The QT44/46 instruments are used for measuring occupational heat stress. The following sections explain communicating with the QUESTemp and DMS, saving and sending configurations, downloading, viewing data, setup, firmware updates, and printing reports.

Communication setup

The communication setup is an important starting point with your instrument and DMS. Once communicating, you have the option to download data, configure instrument parameters and use quick setup features for time and date settings. The following explains the QT44/46 communication setup steps.

1.Using a 3M cable, part number 054-715, plug the cable into the computer and plug the opposite end into the side jack of the QT44/46 data port.

QT44/46 data port

Connected and powered on

Connected to serial port

Figure 1-30: Communicating with the QT44/46 and DMS

2. From the start page of DMS, select the

or

buttons and the instrument communication panel

will appear.

 

 

3.Select Heat Stress and then select the Model Type by clicking on QT44 or QT46. (See 1 and 2). (You are now ready to setup or download your instrument.)

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Contents Market Leader Contents Displayed Items Iii List of Tables List of FiguresQUESTempº Models IntroductionUp and Running overview Getting StartedKeypad Operation Up Arrow key Enter keyDown Arrow key Run Stop keyPlacing the QUESTempº 44/46 on the job site Turning on/off and basic operationAbout the sensor bar SensorsGlobe Thermometer Waterless Wetbulb Sensor and Relative Humidity SensorRemote, Sensors 2 Tri-sensor weighted averageComputing Waterless wetbulb and wind speed Waterless WetbulbStay Times/Rest Times QTº46 only WetBulb Globe TemperatureHeat Index/Humidex AirflowThermal Comfort Operating QUESTempº 44/46 SetupView Index Setting Notes Setup for Waterless Wetbulb measurement airflow ratePrint ResetRun Flow 0.3m/s  Displayed ItemsStay Time DateData Logging Data LoggingPerforming an electronic sensor check Electronic sensor checkRH Sensor Alignment Sensor AlignmentLow RH Alignment screen Adjust % to 33% using up/down arrow PrintingPrinting PrintingSerial Heat Stress Report ParallelAirflow Functionality Airflow functionalityOperating sequence Operational CheckData Logging Airflow Batteries for Air ProbeVolt Alkaline Battery Replacement Power optionsApproved 9-Volt Batteries 29 NiMH rechargeable battery NiMH Battery PackAppendix a Appendix a SpecificationsCharge Time NiMH Battery Pack Appendix B Appendix B Heat Exposure TablesUnited States Navy Acgih Clothing CorrectionsUnited States Navy Flag Conditions for U.S. Navy/Marine Corp. Ashore Electrical power research institute EpriAir Probe Accessories Appendix C AccessoriesAppendix C Appendix D 3MTM Detection Management Software DMS Communication setupQUESTempo 44/46 Appendix D31 QT⁰44/46 downloading data 32 Downloading QT⁰44/46 files Downloading data with the QT⁰44/46Viewing Data in DMS Charts and Graphs in Panel layout view PLVSelecting a session/study 34 QT⁰44/46 data in panel layout view Remember setting Reports and Printing Inserting on-site testing imagesWarranty 3M ServiceService Department and Technical Support 1 800 CalibrationAbout Us About 3M Personal Safety