Fluke 35040 manual Installing/Uninstalling Customization Software, Connection to the Computer

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Operation

Customization 3

3.10 Customization

3.10.1 Introduction

The Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter is shipped with valid settings allowing you to make measurements immediately. Should the need arise to change or modify any of the items described below, the Customization software provides for customizing the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter to meet your needs.

The basic features of the Customization software are its ease of use, on-screen help text, printer support, and full customization capability for the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter.

The screens shown in this section represent the appearance of the Customization software running Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or later.

The Customization software has the following requirements:

•IBM Personal Computer or compatible

•EGA or VGA display

•CD drive

•Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or later

•One serial port (COM1 thru COM4)

•One printer - recommended for printing out 35040 Customization reports

3.10.2 Installing/Uninstalling Customization Software

To install the 35040 Customization Software, insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation should automatically start. If it does not, run setup.exe to start the installation. Administrator rights are required to install the 35040 Customization Software on a Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

To remove the 35040 Customization Software from your hard disk, double click on "Add/Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. On the "Install/Uninstall" tab, select "35040 Customization" in the list of programs and click the "Add/Remove..." button. You will have to manually delete any "Dosimeter Settings" text files (*.TXT) that you saved while using the Customization Software.

Refer to “Readme.txt” on the CD for the most current information on the 35040 Customization Software.

3.10.3 Connection to the Computer

To prepare the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter for customizing, insert the RS-232 cable into the instrument. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the computer 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 Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter. Use COM1 if it is available, otherwise use COM2, COM3, or COM4. Turn on the Model 35040. Wait approximately five seconds and then start the Customization software as described in Section 3.10.4.

3.10.4 Starting the Customization Software

Start the Customization software by selecting:

START PROGRAMS 35040 CUSTOMIZATION 35040 CUSTOMIZATION

Refer to Fig. 3.10.33. The first time that the 35040 Customization Software is started, communication with the Dosimeter will be tried over COM1. If COM1 is not available, an error message will be displayed and the COM PORT indicator will turn red. If this is the case, use the COM PORT drop down list to select the correct serial port. Subsequent startups will automatically connect to the serial port that you have selected. If the customization forms have not been filled in with Dosimeter settings after starting the

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Contents Therapy Dosimeter 35040Fluke Biomedical Table of Contents Troubleshooting and Service Addendum Features of Firmware Version 27JAN00 or LaterSample Customization Reports Iii Blank Features IntroductionIntroduction Before You Start Safety Precautions Safety Symbols And TermsOperators Manual Factory Calibration Error Source ± %rdg SpecificationsMaximum Error Manual AddendaFull Scale Range Display Resolution Full Scale Range Display Resolution Noise ± countsTimed Charge Measurements Current MeasurementsSpecifications Effective Exposure Time MeasurementsGeneral Measurements High Performance Power Supply and Battery Charger Unpacking and Inspection 35040 Functional Description Hardware Block Diagram of the Model 35040 Therapy DosimeterFront Panel Power SupplyMicroController Serial Communications PortElectrometer Basic Operating EquationsBias Supply Multiplexer and A/D ConverterQExposure Quantity Description Units CommentsQAccum QAccumpreviousCharge and Current Measurements Leakage Measurements= time of electrometer conversion s Timed Charge and Dose Exposure Charge and DosePredicted Timed Charge and Dose Setting ThresholdsAccumulated Charge and Dose Exposure Current and RateDoseRate = I a × Iccf Units/C × Adcf × RateMultiplier s Exposure TimeAir Density Correction Factor ⎝ PMm Hg = inch Hg x Units Display Minimum Maximum Standard Resolution ErrorSetup SetupFront Panel Familiarization IntroductionRear Panel Familiarization Powering The SystemIon Chamber Connector Power-Up Self-Test and Display MessagesBasic Measurement Techniques General ConsiderationsMaking Non-Timed Exposure Measurements Timer Setup Timer Use3Making Timed Exposure Measurements Using Other Ion Chambers Battery CareBattery Care PowerOperation Instructions Front Panel ControlsPowering Up the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter Powering Down the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter Using the Test Function ButtonOperation Instructions QScaleFactor=1.0000 IScaleFactor=1.0000 5Automatic Leakage Compensation 12. The Test Function Screen Showing the Timer SettingsCalibrated by Keithley RMD Nov 15 17. The Test Function Screen Showing the Timer Settings 6Timer SetupUsing the AIR Density Button Using the Detector Select ButtonUsing the Bias Select Button Using the Units Select ButtonSet 300.0 V 100% Central Electrde Pos IC Bias 300.0 V CEP Overranging Conditions Using the RESET/MEASURE ButtonReset Error Overrange ConditionsCondition Values Overranged Annunciators Reset Error With Automatic Leakage Compensation EnabledAnnunciators Annunciator ConditionIndicator Measurement Condition Measurement Indicators and Conditions? left of value Condition Overranged MeasurementCustomization Installing/Uninstalling Customization SoftwareConnection to the Computer Starting the Customization SoftwareDownloading Menu Items and ControlsCOM Port Drop Down List Ion Chambers Close or File CloseFile Save AS and File Print Edit Special Items OK and Cancel36. The Special Items Menu Calibration Temperature has focus Download and CancelMeasurement Displays Display Line Operators Manual Available Display LinesDisplay Line Group Selection Using the APPEND, DELETE, and Insert ButtonsSelecting an Item and Placing It Changing a Line on a Display38. The Timer Intervals Form Timer Intervals39. The Bias Settings Form Bias SettingsExamples Customizing a Measurement Display Changing the Pressure UnitsAppending a Display Deleting a DisplayErrors Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and ServiceSymptom ??Bias annunciator displayed Symptom Display does not light up when Power is pressedSymptom HiBias annunciator displayed Symptom LoBias annunciator displayedSymptom Configuration Error displayed Symptom Internal Reset Error displayedBit Description Action Do not makeSymptom Dashes displayed instead of digits Symptom Current Overrange DisplayedSymptom Bias voltage measurement changes by one digit Measurements. ReturnExample 299.9 to Display Will Not Light Hours? Is the battery voltage greater than 5.9 volts? Low BatteryBias Error Go toLine Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter Fuse Replacement Line Fuse ReplacementInterface Connector Cleaning Cleaning The InstrumentReplaceable Parts Information Replaceable Parts List Warranty InformationRecalibration, Repair Information & Technical Assistance Replaceable Parts InformationBlank Sample Documents Sample Customization Reports35040 Appendix Sample Customization Reports 35040 Appendix Sample Customization Reports Blank Introduction New Features OverviewTimed Measurements Specifications Update New Features B SetupTimer Setup Procedure Timer Use ProcedureMaking Timed Exposure Measurements Setup B RESET/MEASUREAutomatic Leakage Compensation ADC ALCOperation Instructions B Start NA pA Stop Thres CurrentDecimal Places Timer SetupAnnunciators, Indicators, and Overrange Conditions Table B-2. Measurement Indicators and ConditionsTable B-1. Annunciators Condition Overranged Measurement1 Table B-3. Overrange ConditionsTheory of Operation Theory Of OperationConfiguration Error Service Required Error Number Main Menu Measurement MenuMeasurement Displays Figure B-9 shows the Measurement Displays dialog box Table B-4. Available Display Lines Figure B-10. The Timer Intervals dialog box Page Fluke Biomedical
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