Scott PAK-LINK Quick start guide

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INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
SCOTT PAK-LINK™ COMPUTER INTERFACE
TO USE THE DATA LOGGER AND ID UPDATER FEATURES WITH PROPERLY EQUIPPED
SCOTTAIR-PAK® SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
DATA LOGGER
Software within the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm maintains a Data Log in a nonvolatile memory of a select set of
events of PASS operation in the course of normal use of the respirator. The memory has a capacity of over 2000 events.
When the capacity is met, new events will be written over the oldest events in the log.The events of primary use include:
Off To Sensing – Date and time stamp when the PASS sensing mode is activated
Sensing to Pre-Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the sensing mode to the pre-alarm
mode
Pre-Alarm To Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the pre-alarm mode to the alarm mode
Alarm Reset – Date and time stamp when the PASS alarm mode is reset to sensing mode
Manual Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS is manually put in alarm mode
Low Battery – Date and time stamp when the PASS low power supply warning signal activates
Sensing To Off – Date and time stamp when the PASS is turned to the off mode
The Data Log also records certain information including Clock Reset Pending, Clock Reset, and Power On Reset.
The data logging information can be downloaded by the emergency services organizations’ personnel using the PAK-
LINK Computer Interface connected to a personal computer USB connection equipped with the SCOTT Data Logger
Software and Microsoft®Excel®.
The date and time in the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm Data Logger software are set initially at the factory.An internal
back-up battery will maintain the date and time setting when the PASS batteries are removed or changed. However,
each time the data is downloaded, the date and time on the distress alarm are automatically reset (Clock Reset) to the
date and time as they appear on the personal computer. SCOTT strongly recommends that each new respirator be run
throughtheDataLogger downloadingprocedure inthis instructionto setthe dateand timeto yourlocal timezone before
theunitis putinto service.This procedureshould alsobe followedif therespirator isleft unusedfor morethan sixweeks.
DESCRIPTION
These instructions cover the following TWO software
programs on SCOTT software disk P/N 31001371.
PAK-LINK ID UPDATER FOR SCOTT DISTRESS ALARMS
The PAK-ALERTSE 7 distress alarm comes factory programmed with an identification number unique to that unit. This
is the “Device” number that appears when downloading the Data Log.This identification number can be reprogrammed
to a combination of up to eight characters (letters and/or numbers) using the SCOTT PAK-LINK ID Updater Software on
apersonal computerwith thesamePAK-LINK computerinterface.The SCOTTPAK-TRACKERLocator Systemintegrated
intoaSCOTTPAK-ALERTDistressAlarmalso usesthe sameIDnumber, sothis softwarecan beused toreprogram the
ID for respirators equipped with that function as well.
WINDOWS®, Microsoft®, and Excel®are registered copyrights of Microsoft, Inc.

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INSTALL THE PAK-LINK COMPUTER INTERFACE USB DRIVER
Before the PAK-LINK Computer Interface can be used with your computer, the USB Driver must be
2. Insert the CD disk in you computer.
Installer screen will appear. See
FIGURE 2.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The SCOTT Data Logger software is PC based and requires a minimum of WINDOWS®2000 or
higher and a 486 or faster processor with approximately ten (10) megabytes of free disc space. The
data log can be viewed within the Data Logger Software, but the computer must have Microsoft®
Excel®installed in order to output and save a file of the data log. TheInterface Unitplugs intoa USB
2.0 port on the computer from which it gets its power.
installed. Install the USB Driver according
to the following steps:
1. Connect the PAK-LINK Computer
Interfacetoyour computerusing aUSB
2.0cable. Useof aperipheralpowered
USB multi-port is not recommended.
The GREEN Light on the PAK-LINK
Computer Interface will turn on. If the
GREENlightdoes notturn on,there is
a problem with the interface. Remove
the interface from service and tag for
repair or replacement.
FIGURE 1
GREEN LIGHT WILL TURN
ON WHEN CONNECTED
FIGURE 2
CAUTION
THE INTERFACE UNIT GETS ITS POWER FROM THE USB PORT ON THE COMPUTER. WHEN USED
WITH A BATTERY POWERED LAP TOP COMPUTER, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE USB CABLE AFTER
USE TO PREVENT DRAINING THE POWER FROM THE BATTERY.

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3. Select “USB Driver” to install the USB driver on you computer needed to operate the PAK-LINK
Computer Interface. Follow the instructions on the screen. See FIGURE 3.
6. Make a note of the number of the COM Port that appears. See FIGURE 4.
NOTE
WRITE DOWN THE COM PORT NUMBER THAT APPEARS ON YOUR SCREEN. YOU WILL
NEED IT TO COMPLETE THE SETUP WHEN YOU RUN EITHER OF THE PROGRAMS
7. When your Computer displays “Found new Hardware” select OK.
4. When the USB Driver has been installed successfully, return to the Installer main screen.
5. Next to “COM Port,” click the “Refresh” button to display the COM Port that has been assigned
to the USB Connection. See FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4

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TO INSTALL DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE
1. Select“Pak-Alert DataLogger” toinstallthe DataLogger programto downloadthe logof events
fromcompatible PAK-ALERTDistressAlarmPASSDevice. Followtheinstructions onthescreen.
You may need to close all other applications. See FIGURE 5.
2. When the installer creates a folder called “Scott Health & Safety” for the files, select “Continue.”
3. When the set up is completed successfully, select “OK.” You will return to the Installer screen.
4. When finished installing, close the Installer.
USING THE DATA LOGGER
DATEAND TIME
The date and time in the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm Data Logger software are set initially at
the factory. An internal back-up battery will maintain the date and time setting when the PASS
batteries are removed or changed. However, the date and time are automatically reset (Clock Re-
set) on the distress alarm after each time the data is downloaded. SCOTT strongly recommends
thateach newrespiratorberunthrough thedatalog downloadingprocedure inthis instructionto set
the date and time to your local time zone before the unit is put into service. This procedure should
also be followed if the respirator is left unused for more than six weeks.
FIGURE 5
NOTE
IF MICROSOFT EXCEL IS NOT INSTALLED ON YOUR
COMPUTER,THE MESSAGESHOWN INFIGURE6WILL
APPEAR. YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO INSTALL THE
SCOTT DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE AND VIEW THE
DATA LOG, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OUTPUT
AND SAVEAFILE OF THE DATALOG WITHOUT EXCEL
INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER.
FIGURE 6

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TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG
1. Make sure the Date and Time on the computer are set correctly for your time zone.
2. Tostart theDataLogger software, goto theWINDOWS STARTMenu andselect “AllPrograms.”
Look in the “Scott Health & Safety” program folder to find the shortcut to the “Pak Link Data
Logger” program.
3. Under Port, place your cursor on the pull-down arrow in the box next to “Select Serial Port.”
Select the COM Port that was set in Installation. See FIGURE 7. Click “OPEN.”
To download the Data Log from the PASS Device, proceed as follows:
1. Positionthe SCOTTrespirator andthe PAK-LINKComputerInterface convenientlyclose toyou
and access to the computer. The PAK-LINK Computer Interface can communicate with an
activated PASS device as far as twenty feet away, so make sure no other units are being
activated in the immediate area.
2. Makesure theSCOTT respiratoris OFFand thatthere isno residualair pressurein thesystem.
3. Verify that the batteries in the PASS device are good according to the instructions for the PASS
device.
4. On the Control Console on the respirator, press and hold the RESET button for approximately
eight(8)seconds.ThelightsontheControl Consolewill flashGREEN andthen RED.When the
RED lights begin flashing alternately, the PASS Device is in Transmit Mode. You have
approximately thirty (30) seconds to complete the connection with the PAK-LINK Computer
Interface before the PASS Device times-out.
5. Under Device, click “Search.” In the “Select Device” window, it will say “Please wait…”
6. Whenthe PAK-LINKComputer Interfacefindsany activateddevices, thewindow willchange to
“Select device…” Place your cursor on the pull-down arrow in the box next to “Select Device.”
Select the ID of the active unit you wish to download the data log. See FIGURE 8.
TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG
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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8

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7. When the ID of the active unit appears in the Select Device, click on “Connect” to establish the
connection. See FIGURE 9.
8. Under Data Log, select “Read Log.”The data log from the active unit will begin to download as
in FIGURE 10.Astatus bar will appear showing the progress of the number of memory pages
read.Thismaytakeacoupleminutesdependingonhowmany events arestored. Whencomplete,
a message will appear that says, “Successful – Data log query complete!”
NOTE
THENUMBER OF“MEMORYPAGES”READDOES NOTDIRECTLYRELATETOTHENUMBER
OF EVENTS LOGGED.
TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG CONTINUED...
FIGURE 9
NOTE
ASSOONASTHE DATALOG HASBEEN READ,THE DATEANDTIME ONTHEPASS DEVICE
WILL BE RESET TO THE DATE AND TIME ON THE COMPUTER.
NOTE
IF, AT ANY TIME, YOU RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE, RETURN TO STEP 4 AND VERIFY
THAT THE PASS DEVICE IS IN TRANSMIT MODE.
FIGURE 10
The events of primary use include:
Off To Sensing – Date and time stamp when the PASS sensing mode is activated
Sensing to Pre-Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the sensing mode
to the pre-alarm mode
Pre-Alarm To Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the pre-alarm mode
to the alarm mode
Alarm Reset – Date and time stamp when the PASS alarm mode is reset to sensing mode
Manual Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS is manually put in alarm mode
Low Battery – Date and time stamp when the PASS low power supply warning signal activates
Sensing To Off – Date and time stamp when the PASS is turned to the off mode
The Data Log also records certain information including Clock Reset Pending, Clock Reset, and
Power On Reset.

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TESTING THE EQUIPMENT
Perform a REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION of the respirator before returning the SCOTT
AIR-PAK SCBAto service.
FIGURE 11
TO SAVE THE DATA LOG AND CLOSE THE DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE
1. To save a copy of the downloaded Data Log, you must have Microsoft Excel on your computer.
Click “Export” to create an Excel spreadsheet file (.xls extension) on your computer.
2. Name and save the file to a folder where you will be able to find it. See FIGURE 11.
NOTE
THE DEFAULT NAME FOR THE FILE WILLBE THE UNIT ID PLUSTHE MOST RECENTDATE
IN THE DATA LOG (THE CURRENT DATE).
3. As soon as you save the file, Excel will open displaying the file. See FIGURE 12.
4. To disconnect the Data Logger Interface from the selected device, click “Disconnect.”You may
activate and select another device for downloading the data log as described above.
5. If the RED lights are still flashing on the Control Console, double-click the RESET button to
deactivate the transmitter. NOTE
IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN FOR THIRTY SECONDS AFTER THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETE,
THE PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM WILL TIME OUTAND DEACTIVATE ITSELF.
6. To close down the SCOTT Data Logger software, click the “X” in the upper right hand corner of
the Data Logger window.
FIGURE 12

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TO INSTALL PAK-LINK ID UPDATER SOFTWARE
1. Select“Pak-Link IDUpdater” toinstall theIDUpdater forthe PAK-ALERTDistressAlarm (either
a PAK-ALERTSE 7 DistressAlarm, or a SCOTT PAK-ALERT DistressAlarm equipped with the
PAK-TRACKER LocatorSystem). Followthe instructionson thescreen.You mayneed toclose
all other applications to install this program. See FIGURE 13.
USING THE PAK-LINK ID UPDATER
TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID
1. To start the Pak-Link ID Updater software, go to the WINDOWS START Menu and select “All
Programs.” Look in the “Scott Health & Safety” program folder to find the shortcut to the “Pak-
Link ID Updater” program. See FIGURE 14.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 13
2. When the installer creates a folder called “Scott Health & Safety” for the files, select “Continue.”
3. When the set up is completed successfully, select “OK.” You will return to the Installer screen.
4. When finished installing, close the Installer.
CREATING YOUR IDENTIFICATION PLAN
Each organization using this equipment must determine how to identify the respirators used by its
members. Every PASS device must have a distinct identification. Never give two different PASS
devices the same identification number. If two or more units have the same identification:
– When searching with a PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Unit, it will be difficult to distinguish which
unit is in alarm mode;
– Iftwo unitsequipped withthedata loggingfunction havethe sameidentification, itwillbedifficult
to distinguish which unit is in question when conducting an investigation.
For units equipped with the data logging function, SCOTT recommends that you perform a Data
Log download before you change the identification so that you have a record of the data log points
that occurred under the old identification.
Your organization must choose an identification plan that will give you the most information with the
least confusion. Establish the identification plan and train everyone involved before use of the
equipment in an actual event. Also consider coordinating with other organizations in your area for
mutual aid situations especially when using the PAK-TRACKER equipment.

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2. Select“Settings” and“COM PortSelection.”This willopen a“CommunicationsSettings” window.
Select the COM Port that was set in Installation. See FIGURE 15.
TO UPDATE THE ID OF APROPERLY EQUIPPED SCOTT RESPIRATOR
1. Positionthe SCOTTrespirator andthe PAK-LINKComputerInterface convenientlyclose toyou
and access to the computer. The PAK-LINK Computer Interface can communicate with an
activated PASS device as far as twenty feet away, so make sure no other units are being
activated in the immediate area.
2. Makesure theSCOTT respiratoris OFFand thatthere isno residualair pressurein thesystem.
3. Verify that the batteries in the PASS device are good according to the instructions for the PASS
device.
4. On the Control Console on the respirator, press and hold the RESET button for approximately
eight(8)seconds.ThelightsontheControl Consolewill flashGREEN andthen RED.When the
RED lights begin flashing alternately, the PASS Device is in Transmit Mode. You have
approximately thirty (30) seconds to complete the Update before the PASS Device times-out.
5. Select “Identify Target Device.” After a few seconds, the screen will display a list of the ID
numbers for all units that are inTransmit Mode in the immediate area. Select the ID number for
the unit you wish to Update. See FIGURE 16.
FIGURE 15
TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID
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FIGURE 16

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6. Type in the new ID. User any combination of numbers and letters (upper and lower case) up to
a maximum of eight (8) characters long. Click “Update Device ID.” See FIGURE 17. If you type
in too many characters, a RED Status screen will appear.
TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID CONTINUED...
7. If the PASS Device times-out, you will see the screen shown in FIGURE 18. Return to Step 3 to
reactivate the Transmit Mode and proceed as above.
8. When the Update is successful, you will see the screen shown in FIGURE 19.
9. After completing the ID update, double-click the RESET button on the Control Console to
deactivate the transmitter. NOTE
IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN FOR THIRTY SECONDS AFTER THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETE,
THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WILL TIME OUTAND DEACTIVATE ITSELF.
10. Mark the new ID number on a label somewhere on the SCOTT respirator in some indelible
manner.
11. To program another ID, you may activate and select another device for updating the ID as
described above.
12. To close down the SCOTT Pak-Link ID Updater software, click the “X” in the upper right hand
corner of the window.
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18