Spectrex SafEye Quasar 900 User manual

WinHost Configuration and Diagnostic
Software
Quasar 900 Gas Detector
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1About this Guide ........................................................................................ 7
1.1 Reference Document .............................................................................. 7
1.2 Release History...................................................................................... 7
1.3 Notifications .......................................................................................... 8
2Product Overview ...................................................................................... 9
2.1 Software Overview ................................................................................. 9
2.2 Minimal Requirements ............................................................................ 9
2.3 Standards ............................................................................................. 9
3Installing WinHost Software.................................................................... 11
4Getting Started ........................................................................................ 13
4.1 Connecting the Detector to the Computer ................................................13
4.2 Establishing the COM Port ......................................................................14
4.3 Running WinHost ..................................................................................15
5Operating WinHost .................................................................................. 17
5.1 Main Window ........................................................................................17
5.1.1 Display Area Components ................................................................18
5.1.2 Toolbar Buttons ..............................................................................19
5.1.3 Detector Status ..............................................................................20
5.1.4 Detector Channel Information...........................................................21
5.2 Setup Table Window..............................................................................21
5.2.1 Setup Table Parameters...................................................................22
5.3 Setting a New Address...........................................................................23
5.4 Viewing Micro Versions ..........................................................................24
5.5 Logging Detector Events ........................................................................25
5.6 Viewing the Log File ..............................................................................25
5.7 Reading Events from the Log ..................................................................27
5.7.1 Resetting Log Events .......................................................................28
5.8Reading Operation Time.........................................................................28
5.8.1 Resetting Detector Operating Time....................................................29
5.9 Viewing software version information ......................................................29
6Maintaining Your Detector ....................................................................... 31
Technical Support ......................................................................................... 34

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List of Figures
Figure 1: USB Adapter Setup Option 1 .................................................................13
Figure 2: USB Adapter Setup Option 2 .................................................................14
Figure 3: COM Port Number................................................................................15
Figure 4: Opening Window .................................................................................16
Figure 5: Communication Setup Dialog Box ..........................................................16
Figure 6: Main Window ......................................................................................17
Figure 7: Setup Table Window ............................................................................22
Figure 8: New Address Dialog Box .......................................................................24
Figure 9: Primary Micro Version ..........................................................................24
Figure 10: Secondary Micro Version.....................................................................24
Figure 11: Log File Record Message .....................................................................25
Figure 12: Log File Viewer ..................................................................................26
Figure 13: Log Record Viewer .............................................................................28
Figure 14: About Dialog Box ...............................................................................29
List of Tables
Table 1: Main Window Display Area .....................................................................18
Table 2: Main Window Toolbar Buttons ................................................................19
Table 3: Detector Status ....................................................................................20
Table 4: Detector Channels Description................................................................21
Table 5: Gas Type (Read Only) ...........................................................................22
Table 6: Full Scale Sensitivity (Read Only) ...........................................................23
Table 7: Heater On............................................................................................23
Table 8: Heater Mode ........................................................................................23

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1About this Guide
This guide describes the SafEye Quasar™ 900 SPECTREX WinHost Configuration
and Diagnostic software application and its features, and provides instructions on
how to install, operate, and maintain the software.
Note:
This user guide should be read carefully by all individuals who have or
will have responsibility for using, maintaining, or servicing the
product.
This guide includes the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1,About this Guide, details the layout of the guide, includes the
release history, a glossary and abbreviations, and explains how notifications
are used in this guide.
Chapter 2,Product Overview, provides a general overview of the software,
principles of operation, and performance considerations.
Chapter 3, Installing WinHost Software, describes how to install the
software application.
Chapter 4, Getting Started, describes how to connect the computer to the
detector and how to run the software application.
Chapter 5,Operating WinHost, describes how to operate and configure the
detector using the software application.
Chapter 6,Maintaining Your Detector, provides instructions for cleaning
and maintaining the detector.
1.1 Reference Document
TM888200, SafEye Quasar™ Open Path IR Gas Detector Series 900 User and
Maintenance Manual.
1.2 Release History
Rev
Date
Revision History
Prepared by
Approved by
B
March 2013
First Release
Jay Cooley
Shaul Serero
C
November 2013
Second Release
Jay Cooley
Shaul Serero
Da
October 2017
Third Release
Jay Cooley
Shaul Serero

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1.3 Notifications
This section explains and exemplifies the usage of warnings, cautions, and notes
throughout this guide:
Warning:
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury and/or major damage to the equipment.
Caution:
This indicates a situation that could result in minor injury and/or
damage to the equipment.
Note:
This provides supplementary information, emphasizes a point or
procedure, or gives a tip to facilitate operation.

Product Overview
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2Product Overview
The SafEye Quasar™900 WinHost is communication software for the SafEye
Quasar™family detector series 901, 902, 903. The program displays information
(such as status, gain, address, signals, and LEL) and makes it possible to change
the detector’s configuration.
2.1 Software Overview
The SafEye Quasar™900 WinHost software makes it possible to:
Communicate with SafEye Quasar™Gas Detectors
Read status and parameters from the detector
Record relevant detector data to a log file (S/N.txt)
Calibrate the detector
2.2 Minimal Requirements
Following requirements are the minimum for operating this software:
Pentium® 3GHz
Windows XP,7,8, or 10
2GB of RAM
10GB hard disk free space
Isolated RS-485 Interface Card to be defined as COM1, COM2, COM3, or
COM4; or RS-232/RS-485 converter to connect to standard COM port
2.3 Standards
EIA 485: Electrical characteristics of enhanced Voltage Digital Interface
Circuits.

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3Installing WinHost Software
To load your computer with the SafEye Quasar™WinHost configuration
and diagnostic software:
Copy the SafEye Quasar™ installation files into the correct drive.
Start the SafEye Quasar™ WinHost software installation by running the
setup.exe file.
Follow the installation instructions.
Connect the detector unit to the RS-485 communications port (see
Connecting the Detector to the Computer on page 13).
Start the SafEye Quasar™ WinHost software with the specified COM port
number as a parameter (see Establishing the COM Port on page 14).

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4Getting Started
4.1 Connecting the Detector to the Computer
Before you can perform any configuration or diagnostic operation on a detector,
you must connect the computer to the detector using the harness cable provided.
To connect the computer to a detector:
Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer USB port.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB serial (RS-485) adapter.
Connect the serial port of the adapter to the harness cable.
To connect the detector to the harness cable:
Connect one side of the cable to detector Terminal 5 for RS-485 (+).
Connect the other side of the cable to detector Terminal 6 for RS-485 (-)
To connect a socket D-Type on the other side of the cable:
Connect RS-485 (+) to Pin 2.
Connect RS-485 (-) to Pin 1.
Connect RTN to Pin 5.
To perform USB adapter setup:
Unscrew the cover of the USB adapter.
There are 2 options for setting up the jumpers:
aOption 1:
Figure 1: USB Adapter Setup Option 1

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bOption 2:
Figure 2: USB Adapter Setup Option 2
Close the USB adapter cover.
Connect the cable.
Caution:
If using a different adapter than the one recommended, check that
the D-connector adapter wiring is similar to the wiring above (if not,
adjust the cable wiring to fit the desired adapter).
4.2 Establishing the COM Port
Before using the software, you need to establish the number of the COM port.
To view the COM port used by the adapter:
Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device
Manager.
The COM port number is displayed. This is the COM port number you will use.

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Figure 3: COM Port Number
4.3 Running WinHost
This section describes how to run the WinHost software.
To run the WinHost software:
Select Start > Programs > SafEye Quasar > Series
The WinHost software application runs and the opening window appears.

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Figure 4: Opening Window
After a few seconds, the opening window disappears and the communication
setup dialog box appears:
Figure 5: Communication Setup Dialog Box
From the drop-down menu, select the assigned communication port number
(see Establishing the COM Port on page 14).
Click Start.
The main window appears.

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5Operating WinHost
5.1 Main Window
The main window monitors the detector. Figure 6 shows the main window.
Note:
For Windows XP, in the case of poor communication, press F12 and
wait until good communication is achieved.
Figure 6: Main Window
The main window is divided into 2 main areas:
Display Area: Displays the detector’s various parameters.
Toolbar: Enables access to various control and diagnostic functions.
Display
area
Toolbar

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5.1.1 Display Area Components
Table 1 describes the composition of the display area in the main window.
Table 1: Main Window Display Area
Element
Description
About
Opens a window that displays software version
information.
Address
The address currently viewed by the software. (You
can change the current address by using the up and
down arrows).
Status
The detector’s current operational status.
Gain
Electronic amplification.
Serial No.
The detector’s serial number. Each detector has a
unique serial number.
Model
The detector’s model.
SIGNAL
REFERENCE
RATIO
NQ RATIO
TEMPERATURE
VOLTAGE
LEL xm
LOG REC NUM
See Table 4.

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5.1.2 Toolbar Buttons
Table 2 describes the buttons on the toolbar.
Table 2: Main Window Toolbar Buttons
Button
Button Name
Description
Exit
Closes the application.
Address
Opens a dialog box that enables
you to set a new address location
for the detector. See New Address
on page 23.
Setup
Opens a dialog box that enables
you to configure the detector. See
Setup Table Window on page 21.
Primary micro
software version
Displays the version and details of
the primary micro software. See
Viewing Micro Version on page 24.
Secondary micro
software version
Displays the version and details of
the secondary micro software. See
Viewing Micro Version on page 24.
Align
Aligns the detector with the source.
Master
Seeks the address of the connected
detector (from 1 to 247).*
Up and down
arrows
Changes the address currently
viewed by the software.
Good
Indicates the status of the
communication between the
detector and the computer.
Do not click the address finding button when more than 1 detector is connected.

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5.1.3 Detector Status
The WinHost software displays the status in 2 fields: a letter field and a number
field. The detector can have the following statuses:
Table 3: Detector Status
Characters
Group
Description
N0
Normal
Normal
B0
Normal operation during
interference
C0
Maintenance call for low signal
or reference
P71,72,73
Fault
Memory failure
V83
Low voltage
F31,32
High noise
F35
4–20mA failure
O0
Obscuration
M0
Misalignment
I0
Saturation
S0
Searching pulse
DD
Disconnection
A0
Alarm
Alarm
W0
Warning
Warning
X0
Alignment
Align
Y0
Standby
G0
Zero calibration