sparklike Handheld 3.0 User manual

Sparklike
Handheld™
3.0
Sparklike technology since 2000
Your IG Quality Assurance
FAST INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Table of Contents
1. Delivered with the device
2. How does it work
3. How to use and starting up for the rst time
4. How to use encoder button
5. Factors to consider when measuring
6. Installing the software
7. Installing the USB drivers
8. How to connect to your computer
9. Using the screen
10. How to create a log le
11. How to erase the last logged le
12. How to turn off the log mode
13. Enabling the connection with your computer
14. Information display
15. Inverting the colors of the display
16. Technical specication
16.

WARNING
1. DELIVERED WITH THE DEVICE
1. Sparklike Handheld™device
2. Neck strap
3. Setup Guide
4. Calibration certicate
5. Battery
6. USB Cable
ÎThe instrument uses high voltage, therefore the
device should NEVER be used near computers nor
other sensitive electronic devices.
ÎPersons with heart conditions or who use
pacemakers should not use this device.
ÎThe high voltage discharge should never be directed
at humans or at animals either directly or through
a conductive material such as wires or metal
structures.
ÎThe Sparkilike Handheld™should NEVER be used to
measure any ammable substances nor be used in
any ammable environment. Also make sure that the
insulating glass unit does not contain any ammable
substances. (Such as Isopropanol, Alcohol, Acentone,
Xylen, Thinner)
ÎThe device should never be used in wet or in humid
conditions.
ÎNever use the instrument while standing on
unsteady surfaces.
ÎThe device is a precision measuring instrument
and should be handled accordingly. Please, handle
the device with care.
ÎAlways turn off the power when instrument is not
in use.
ÎKeep ngers and other body parts clear of the
high voltage area when using the device. Do not
keep the device connected to your computer
nor other electronic devices while performing
measurements.
ÎDo not open the Sparklike Handheld casing.
In such case calibration is void and no safety
guarantee can be granted.
ÎDo not use any other battery charger than charger
provided by the manufacturer.
ÎDo not use any other power source for the
Sparklike Handheld than the battery provided with
the device.
7. Battery charger and power cord
8. Carry case
9. Protective cap
10. Option: Protective hard case
Software, Drivers and Instruction manuals
can be downloaded at sparklike.com/handheld
Delivered with the device
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2. HOW DOES IT WORK
A high voltage spark (1) is ignited inside the IG unit
(A). This high voltage spark causes the argon atom to
emit light to a spectrometer (2). A microprocessor (3)
interprets the information of the spectrometer and cal-
culates the argon concentration on the display (4).
4.
2.
3.
1.
A.
3. HOW TO USE AND STARTING UP
FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Open the battery hatch
2. Insert the battery
3. Connect it to the battery socket
4. Turn on the device from the ON/OFF switch
5. Register your device to activate the device at
sparklike.com/register to receive an activation
code to your e-mail
6. Register CARE
7. Input the activation code
8. Device settings will show on the screen
9. The device is ready for use
NOTE: Read all the warnings before the device is
taken into use.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
8.7.
9.
6.
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Press down to:
1. Enter MENU
2. Conrm a selection
Turn to:
3. Scroll in the MENU
4. Name a log le
4. HOW TO USE ENCODER BUTTON
5. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN MEASURING
Factors affecting the optics:
ÎColoured glass
ÎTinted glass (minimal effect)
ÎStrong background light measurement (against
the sun or other source)
ÎDirt on the glass (minimal effect)
ÎDirt on the front optical bre
ÎMistreated front optical bre or electrode
Factors making it easier for the spark to
“jump“:
ÎHigh argon lls
ÎThin glass (6mm or less)
ÎThin air space (20mm or less)
ÎMetallic or other conductor on surface 3, such as
low-e coating
ÎMetallic spacer bar
Factors affecting the spark:
ÎThick glass (over 6 mm)
ÎPlastic lms on glass 1 (laminated glass,
coatings, etc.)
ÎMetallic lms on glass 1
ÎMetallic components in glass 1
ÎLow Argon ll (less than 90%)
ÎWide spacer (over 15mm)
ÎElectrode is not in contact with the glass surface
ÎSparklike Handheld is not evenly pressed against
the glass
ÎNon-metallic spacers
Correct conditions:
ÎStable dark background light
ÎThe device NOT moved during measurement
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6. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
NOTE: The appearance of the Windows will
vary according to your computer.
Download the software from
sparklike.com/handheld Install wizard start up
Select language for the
installation
Select directory where
software les are to be
installed
Select the name of the start
up folder
Installation completed
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7. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS
Download the driver
installation folder
Handheld™ drivers should install automatically in couple of minutes, when you connect Handheld to a PC with Windows10+
and internet connection. If you have older Windows version, you can download the driver from Sparklike's website:
Unpack the folder
Connect Handheld to a PC
with USB cable
If your PC asks the location of
the driver, give the unpacked
driver folder location
If your PC doesn't ask about
the driver, open the Device
Manager, and select 'Scan
for hardware changes'
Once you get the new
connection to the Device
Manager's list, right click
the connection, and select
'Update Driver Software'
Follow the installer
instructions
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The software for Sparklike Handheld™can be
downloaded at sparklike.com/handheld
Please make sure that all needed software and drivers
are installed before attempting to connect Sparklike
Handheld™ with your computer.
1. Connect the provided USB cable to the USB socket
in Sparklike Handheld™. Connect the provided USB
cable to your computer.
2. Start up Sparklike Handheld™.
3. Enable the connection between your computer
and Sparklike Handheld from the device by
selecting “PC connection”.
4. Start the software.
5. Press the “Read Datalogs”
8. HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
Software window after a
successful download
Sparklike
Handheld
serial number
Syncs and
updates time
and date on
Sparklike
Handheld
Shows all
transfered data
Retrieves all
logs from
Sparklike
Handheld
Status of transfer
Downloaded
log files
Information
from selected
log file
Copies all log files to clipboard
Copies selected log files to clipboard
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9. USING THE SCREEN
1. When the ON/OFF button is switched ON,
Sparklike Handheld™ will perform a self test where
it checks itself for errors.
2. The screen will automatically change when all is
tested OK
3. The rst xed screen after start up is a device
information screen.
4. This screen will be important when
communicating with the manufacturer.
5. The information screen shows:
ÎRevision of the device
ÎLast calibration date
ÎCalibration status: “CALIBRATION
VALID”, “CALIBRATION SOON” or
“CALIBRATION EXPIRED”
ÎCurrent time
ÎBattery charge status
6. Device is now ready to use
7. When the button is pressed for the rst time after
start up, the measurement result will show.
8. The current time and battery charge status can be
seen on the screen.
9. It will also indicate that the measurement has not
been logged. (see: How to create a log le)
10. HOW TO CREATE A LOG FILE
1. From the main menu, scroll by turning the
encoder button, to the LOG ON/OFF menu.
2. Select this by pressing the encoder button once.
3. The next screen shows that the logging is to be
started.
4. The device will suggest the following free log
name (number) available. If the suggested number
is OK, simply press the encoder button to conrm.
5. By turning the encoder button the number of the
log le can be changed. One click will increase or
decrease the number with one.
6. When measuring a text is displayed showing that
the logging mode is on and it will also display the
log le number.
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When the log mode is on and a measurement has been
taken but the operator feels that the measurement was
an error measurement, it is possible to erase this meas-
urement. This is done to prevent faulty log les on your
computer.
If the measurement is not satisfying:
1. From the main menu, scroll by turning the encoder
button, to the “CLEAR LOG”menu.
2. The log value will be deleted permanently.
Sparklike Handheld™log data can be downloaded to
your computer. In order to do this, Sparklike Handheld™
has to open its communication port to your computer
This is performed before enabling the connection from
the computer.
11. HOW TO ERASE THE LAST LOGGED FILE
12. HOW TO TURN OFF THE LOG MODE
1. From the main menu scroll, by turning the
encoder button, to the LOG ON/OFF menu.
2. Select this by pressing the encoder button once.
3. A screen will display that the log mode has been
turned off.
4. When measuring, a text is displayed that the
measurements have not been logged.
5. To create a new log le with a new name, repeat
procedure explained in chapter 10.
NOTE: When Sparklike Handheld™is connected to a
computer and the log les have been retrieved, the
log memory will be deleted from Sparklike Handheld™
device. This is the only way of emptying the memory
and should be done every now and then to prevent
the memory from overlling.
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You can retrieve the device serial number and
calibration information through SETUP >> INFO.
13. ENABLING THE CONNECTION
WITH YOUR COMPUTER
14. INFORMATION DISPLAY
Sparklike Handheld™ log data can be downloaded to
your computer. In order to do this, Sparklike Handheld™
has to open its communication port to your computer
This is performed before enabling the connection from
the computer.
1. From the main menu scroll, by turning the encoder
button to the PC-CONNECT menu
2. Select by pressing the encoder button once.
3. A screen will display that the PC communication is
enabled.
4. Sparklike Handheld™ is open for communication
with the PC.
The colors of the display can be inverted, so that there
is either black text on the white background, or vice
versa. To change the color settings, click the encoder
15. INVERTING THE COLORS OF THE DISPLAY
button to access the encoder menu. Rotate the encoder
button to select the INVERT COLORS, and click the
encoder button to conrm the selection. Handheld
needs to be restarted for the change to take effect.
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16. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Overall Dimensions Main unit 285 x 190 x 100 mm
Main Power Supply 16.8 V Li-ion Battery 2.0Ah
Weight The device
Canvas case
1.6 kg
0.84 kg
Protective hard case
(option)
2.8 kg
Operating conditions 5 – 35 °C
Humidity 10–90% R.H. (Non-Condensing)
Measurement time 2 s
Min/max glass thickness 2-6 mm
Min/max cavity dimension 6-20 mm
Connections USB and Battery Charger
Display OLED 128×64 Pixel Display
Software Custom GGHandheld by Sparklike
Data logging capability 1900 measurements, Windows10+ PC for data transfer
* Typical construction of the insulating glass unit
** At least 30 measurements are needed that 95 % condence interval is valid
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12/2021
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Like any measuring device, Sparklike Handheld™ requires annual
calibration and maintenance to keep accuracy and reliability.
Sparklike CARE™ annual service program
Register to Sparklike CARE™ for calibration and maintenance with
xed annual fee.
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