Kaye Validator AVS User manual

Validation
Kaye Validator ® AVS
User’s Manual
M5100-EN Rev. D
October 2016
Amphenol
Advanced Sensors

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Kaye Validator ® AVS
Thermal Process Validation System
User’s Manual
M5100-EN Rev. D
October 2016
Copyright © 2016 Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc.
967 Windfall Road
St. Marys, PA 15857-3333, USA
Web: www.amphenol-sensors.com.
Amphenol
Advanced Sensors

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Contents
Kaye Validator AVS User’s Manual i
Chapter 1. The Kaye Validator AVS.............................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................1
1.2 Validator AVS Benefits.................................................................................3
1.3 About this Manual.........................................................................................5
1.4 The Kaye Validator AVS System................................................................6
1.4.1 The Validator AVS Hardware..............................................................6
1.4.2 Sensor Input Modules (SIMs)..............................................................7
1.4.3 Plug-In Hardware Connections...........................................................8
1.5 The Validator AVS Software........................................................................9
1.5.1 User Access...........................................................................................9
1.5.2 User Identification.................................................................................9
1.5.3 Electronic Data Requirements..........................................................10
1.5.4 The Study Setup..................................................................................10
1.5.5 Sensor Calibration ..............................................................................11
1.5.6 The Qualification Study......................................................................12
1.6 Using the Validator AVS System..............................................................13
Chapter 2. The Validator AVS Hardware.................................................... 15
2.1 Introduction..................................................................................................15
2.2 The Validator AVS Instrument ..................................................................16
2.2.1 Connection Ports.................................................................................16

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2.2.2 Symbol Identification ..........................................................................17
2.2.3 Side Port for Data Transfer................................................................18
2.2.4 The Console.........................................................................................19
2.2.5 Internal Memory ..................................................................................20
2.2.6 Backup Battery....................................................................................21
2.3 Sensor Input Modules ................................................................................22
2.3.1 Wiring SIMs............................................................................................23
2.4 Kaye IRTD....................................................................................................31
2.5 Temperature Reference.............................................................................32
2.5.1 Sensor and IRTD Installation............................................................33
2.6 Connecting the System..............................................................................35
2.7 Setting the Validator AVS Time and Date...............................................36
2.8 Preventive Maintenance...........................................................................36
2.8.1 Fuse Replacement..............................................................................36
2.8.2 Calibration............................................................................................36
2.9 Transporting and Shipping ........................................................................37
Chapter 3. Creating User Accounts............................................................ 38
3.2.1 Creating New System Administrator Accounts...............................41
3.3 Creating New User Accounts....................................................................43
3.4 Setting Preferences....................................................................................46
3.5 Setting Policies............................................................................................48
3.6 Updating the Kaye Validator AVS Firmware...........................................49

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3.7 Handling Data Files ....................................................................................50
3.8 Online Help..................................................................................................53
Chapter 4. Defining Equipment................................................................... 54
4.1 Adding New Equipment..............................................................................55
4.2 Checking Details for Existing Equipment................................................56
4.3 The Calibration reminder...........................................................................57
Chapter 5. Defining Assets.......................................................................... 58
5.1 The Asset Details Screen..........................................................................59
5.2 The New Asset Screen ..............................................................................61
Chapter 6. Defining Study Setups .............................................................. 63
6.1 Create a Setup File.....................................................................................64
6.2 Modify an Existing Setup...........................................................................64
6.3 The Define Setup Screen ..........................................................................65
6.4 The Sensors Configuration Screen..........................................................66
6.5 Understanding Groups...............................................................................69
6.6 Assigning Sensors to Groups....................................................................70
6.7 Specifying Group Calculations..................................................................72
6.8 Specifying Calibration Parameters...........................................................73
6.9 Specifying Qualification Study Conditions .............................................75
6.10 Reviewing and Changing the Setup........................................................76
Chapter 7. Calibrating and Verifying Sensors........................................... 77
7.1 Introduction..................................................................................................77

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7.2 Loading a Setup into the Validator AVS..................................................79
7.3 Selecting Sensors.......................................................................................80
7.4 Calibrating or Verifying Sensors................................................................81
7.4.1 Automatic, Semi-Automaticor Manual Mode..................................82
7.4.2 Calculate Stability................................................................................82
7.4.3 Calculate Deviation of UncalibratedSensors..................................83
7.4.4 Calculate Deviation of Calibrated Sensors......................................83
7.4.5 Data Logging Complete at Setpoint..................................................83
7.4.6 The Graph View...................................................................................84
7.5 Current Calibration and Hardware Connections.....................................84
7.5.1 Reasons for CalibrationFailure.........................................................85
Chapter 8. Viewing Live Data....................................................................... 86
8.1 Select Validator AVS..................................................................................86
8.2 Monitoring Live Data...................................................................................88
8.3 Check CommunicationsConnections ......................................................93
8.4 Select a TemperatureStandard.................................................................93
Chapter 9. The QualificationStudy............................................................. 94
9.1 Introduction..................................................................................................94
9.2 Load a Setup................................................................................................96
9.2.1 Select a Setup File..............................................................................96
9.3 Viewing the Active Qualification Study.....................................................98
9.4 Graph Real-Time Sensor Readings and Calculations.........................100

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Chapter 10. GeneratingReports................................................................... 102
10.1 Reports Overview......................................................................................102
10.2 Report Types..............................................................................................103
10.2.1 Setup Report......................................................................................103
10.2.2 Calibration Report .............................................................................104
10.2.3 QualificationReports.........................................................................104
10.2.4 Calibration Verification Report ............................................................106
10.2.5 Audit Trail............................................................................................107
10.3 The Reports Hub.......................................................................................111
10.4 The Report Analysis Screen....................................................................112
10.5 The Reports Details Screen.....................................................................113
10.6 The PerformanceAnalysis Screen .........................................................116
10.7 The Standard Reporting Screen .............................................................119
10.8 The Report Template Screen..................................................................119
10.9 The Add Cycles Screen............................................................................120
10.10 The ReportScreen................................................................................124
10.11 The GraphReportScreen...................................................................125
10.12 The Customize Calculations Screen.................................................128
10.13 The CustomizeGroupsScreen............................................................129
10.14 ReportOptionsScreen..........................................................................130
Appendix A. UnderstandingAudit Trail Events......................................... 132
Appendix B. EnvironmentalCompliance..................................................... 142

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B.2 Battery Disposal ........................................................................................144
B.2.1 What do the Markings Mean?..........................................................144
B.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them................................145
B.2.3. System Specifications ................................................................................146
B.3 FCC Part 15 details ..................................................................................147
Appendix C. Safety and Precautions........................................................... 148
Appendix D. Service information................................................................. 150