Honeywell Posi3 USB User manual

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Setup Guide
Posi3 USB
Computerized Performance Tester
for Air-Supplied Breathing Apparatus
Honeywell Analytics
651 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
[phone] [phone]
FAX [phone]
www.honeywellanalytics.com
01 SEP 2011 P/N 13-348
Version 1.02

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The Posi3 USB Computerized SCBA Test Bench has been
designed to evaluate the performance of Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus and other types of respiratory protective equipment.
In order to ensure that performance evaluations are conducted
and recorded properly, it is essential that the instructions in this
manual be read, fully understood, and followed.
Posi3 USB Setup Guide
Version 1.02
Copyright 2011-09
by
Honeywell Analytics
651 South Main Street
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[phone]
All rights reserved.
No page or part of this operation manual may be reproduced in any form without
written permission of the copyright owner shown above.
All rights reserved to correct typographical errors.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Signal Words.........................................................................................................5
Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................5
Electrical Requirements.......................................................................................5
1. Overview.....................................................................................................6
1.1 Installation Overview............................................................................................6
1.2 Note on Brand-Specific Software.........................................................................6
1.3 Calibration Requirement ......................................................................................6
1.4 Software License .................................................................................................6
2. Out of the box.............................................................................................7
3. PC Requirements .......................................................................................7
3.1 Software...............................................................................................................7
3.2 Hardware .............................................................................................................7
4. Software......................................................................................................7
4.1 Software Installation.............................................................................................7
4.2 Advanced Server Installation .............................................................................12
4.3 Postgre Client Access Settings..........................................................................15
5. Hardware Setup........................................................................................17
5.1 Installing the test head.......................................................................................17
5.2 Connect the PC to the Posi3 USB .....................................................................18
5.3 Turn on the power..............................................................................................18
5.4 Install the microphone (optional)........................................................................18
6. Launch the Software................................................................................19
6.1 Pre-Test Requirements......................................................................................19
6.2 Initial Login.........................................................................................................19
6.3 Set up a User Account.......................................................................................20
6.3.1 User Permission Levels.............................................................................................. 20
6.3.2 Create a New User..................................................................................................... 20
6.3.3 Edit User Data............................................................................................................ 21
6.4 Add Apparatus Models.......................................................................................21
6.5 Add New Serial Number.....................................................................................23
6.5 Import Serial Numbers.......................................................................................24
7. Connect the breathing apparatus to the Posi3 USB. ............................25
7.1 Identify the major parts ......................................................................................25
Brand and Model-Specific Parts............................................................................................... 26
7.2 Attach the Facepiece.........................................................................................26
7.3 Attach the high or low pressure manifold...........................................................26
7.4 Attach the first stage manifold............................................................................27

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Signal Words
The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are
used in the Posi3 USB Setup Guide.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
Warnings and Cautions
Do not open the Posi3 USB’s case while it is powered up.
Contact with the Posi3 USB’s powered internal circuitry may lead to death or
serious injury.
SCBA Cylinders are under considerable pressure. Always
follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper handling when
working with compressed air cylinders. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations may lead to death or serious injury.
Electrical Requirements
The Posi3 USB is classified for use in the following electrical systems:
100-125 VAC, 50-60Hz using only 2A 250V Slow Blow Fuses
220-250 VAC, 50-60Hz using only 1A 250V Slow Blow Fuses