Svantek SVAN 106 User manual

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SVAN 
Vibration Meter
USER’S MANUAL
SVANTEK Sp. z o.o.
WARSAW, August 2012

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Notice: This user’s manual presents the software revision named 3.13.1
(cf. the description of the Unit Label position of the Instrument list). The succeeding software revisions
(marked with the bigger numbers) can slightly change the view of some displays presented in the text of the
manual.

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CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION 6
1.1. SVAN 106 main features 6
1.2. Accessories included 7
1.3. Accessories available 7
2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT 8
2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel 8
2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument 11
3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT 13
3.1. Basics of the instrument’s control 13
3.2. Powering of the instrument 16
3.3. Initial Setup of the instrument 17
3.4. Icons description 18
3.5. Memory organisation 19
4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function 21
4.1. Measurement functions of the instrument - Measurement Function 21
4.2. Instrument’s calibration – Calibration 22
4.3.1. Downloading and uploading TEDS data – TEDS 22
4.3.2. Calibration of the instrument channels – Channel x 22
4.3.3. Calibration by transducer's sensitivity – Calibr. By Sensitivity 23
4.3.4. Calibration by measurement – Calibr. By Measurement 23
4.3.5. History of the calibrations – Calibration History 25
4.3.6. Clear calibration records - Clear Calibr. History 25
5. MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Measurement 27
5.1 Selection of measurement parameters - General Settings 27
5.2 Setting the parameters for dose measurements – HAV/WBV Dosimeter 30
5.3 Setting parameters in a channels – Channels Setup 31
5.3.1 Assignment channels for the accelerometer axis - Channel/Axis Mapping 32
5.3.2 Setting parameters for channels – Channel x 32
5.4 Setting the vector parameters – Vector Setup 34
5.5 Setting of the logging functionality – Data Logging 34
5.6 The results history logging 35
5.6.1 Data logger programming – Logger Setup 35
5.6.2 Results selection – Logger Results 37
5.6.3 Logger trigger parameters setup – Logger Trigger 38
5.6.4 Event recording setup – Event Recording 41
5.6.5 The marker setup – Marker Setup 42

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5.7
Wave recording 43
5.8 Measure triggering parameters selection – Measure Trigger 44
5.9 Settings whole body measurements with the use of seat accelerometer – “SEAT” 46
5.10 The alarm trigger setting– Alarm Trigger 47
5.11 Programming the instrument’s internal timer – Timer 47
•DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display 50
6.1 Selection of the modes of measurement results presentation - Display Modes 50
6.1.1 Main presentation mode 51
6.1.2 Setting the result presentation parameters – Plot Scale 56
6.2 Setting the scale of result’s presentation– Results Scale 57
6.3 Setting the display brightness and power saver- Screen 57
•SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File 59
7.1 Saving files in the instrument’s memory or external memory 59
7.2 Managing the files saved in the internal and external memory – File Manager 62
7.2.1 Setting the directory for saving files – Set Working Directory 63
7.2.2 Creating new catalogue and new file 64
7.2.3 Deleting all files from Internal memory – Delete All 64
7.2.4 Merging result and setup files memory – Defragmentation 65
7.2.5 Opening file/catalogue – Open 66
7.2.6 Deleting file/catalogue – Delete 66
7.2.7 Copying file/catalogue – Copy 66
7.2.8 Moving file/catalogue – Move 67
7.2.9 Renaming file/catalogue – Rename 67
7.2.10 Information about file/catalogue – Info 68
7.3 Managing the setup files – Setup Manager 68
7.3.1 Saving the setup files 68
7.4 Controlling the data storing in the instrument’s memory - Save Options 69
7.5 Options for setup files - Setup Options 71
•SETTINGS OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS – Instrument 72
8.1 Selection of keyboard modes – Keyboard 72
8.2 Setting parameters of the I/O port - Multifunction I/O 73
8.3 Checking the powering of the instrument – Power Supply 74
8.4 Programming the instrument’s internal Real Time Clock – RTC 75
8.5 Activation the remote control error confirmation - Remote Control 75
8.6 Transducer's compensation activation – Transducers 76
8.7 Checking the specification of the instrument - Unit Label 76
•AUXILIARY SETTINGS – Auxiliary Setup 77

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9.4.
Setting the language of the user interface – Language 77
9.5. Return to the factory settings – Factory Settings 77
9.6. Locking the menu - Instrument Lock 78
9.7. Setting the scope of instrument's functions — Instrument Mode 78
9.8. Reference signal in vibration measurements - Reference Levels 79
9.9. User filter setting – User Filters 80
9.10. Selection of the Vibration units - Vibration Units 80
9.11. Warnings selection – Warnings 80
•1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER 83
10.1. Selection of 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis mode 83
10.2. Setting the parameters of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis - 83
10.3. Activation of saving of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results in the logger’s file -
Logger Results 84
10.4. Selection of the 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave bandpass results as triggering source 84
10.5. Display options in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis mode 85
10.6. Presentation of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results 85
10.7. Setting the scale of the spectrum results presentation – Spectrum Scale 86
10.8. Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View 87
10.9. Selection of the channels for presentation – Multichannel View 88
10.10. Setting the parameters for total values – Total Values 88
10.11. Setting user filter coefficients for 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis – User Filters 89

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1. INTRODUCTION
The SV 106 is a new six-channel human vibration meter and
analyser. Instrument meets ISO 8041:2005 standard and it is
an ideal choice for measurements according to ISO 2631-
1,2&5 and ISO 5349.
pocketUsing computational power of its digital signal
processor the SVAN 106 instrument can, simultaneously to
the meter mode, perform real time 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave
analysis.
Advanced time-history logging and time-domain signal
recording (according to the ISO 2631-5) to built-in Micro SD
flash card give almost unlimited capabilities of data storage.
Results can be easily downloaded to PC using USB interface
and SvanPC+ software.
The Whole-Body vibration measurement is easier thanks to SV 38 seat-accelerometer which can be placed
directly on the seat-cushion, floor or fixed to the back of the seat.
The SV 50 set with triaxial accelerometer enables Hand-Arm vibration measurements regardless of the type
of evaluated tool.
Additionally, for measurements of very high impulse vibration the special adapter SA 55, with low pass
mechanical filter protecting accelerometer from DC shift effect, is available. Evaluation of the grip force will
be accessible with dedicated “integrated adapter” SV 105 (under development stage).
Fast USB 1.1 interface (12 MHz) creates real time link for the PC "front-end" application of the SVAN 106
instrument. The measurement results can be downloaded to PC using all mentioned above interfaces.
The instrument is powered from four AA standard or rechargeable batteries (i.e. NiMH - separate charger is
required). The powering of the instrument from the USB interface is also provided. Robust and lightweight
design accomplishes the exceptional features of this new generation instrument.
1.1. SVAN 106 main features
•Human Vibration measurements meeting ISO 8041:2005,
•ISO 2631-1,2&5 (including VDV and MTVV) and ISO 5349
•Six channels for acceleration (IEPE type) and two channels for force measurements
•Whole-Body measurements:
- Low-cost seat accelerometer SV 38V
•Hand-Arm measurements:
- SV 50 triaxial accelerometer with set of adapters
- SA 55 adapter with triaxial mechanical filter

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- SV 105 integrated triaxial accelerometer adapter including grip force sensor (under development)
•Time-domain signal recording (meeting ISO 2631-5)
•1/1 octave and 1/3 octave spectrum parallel calculations,
•Advanced data logger including spectral analysis
•Micro SD flash card for mass data storage
•USB 1.1 Client interface
•Integration time programmable up to 24 h
•SvanPC+ software for easy instrument setup and data download
•Easy in use, user friendly interface with colour display
•Pocket size (140 x 83 x 33 millimetres)
•Weight only 390 grams including batteries
1.2. Accessories included
The SV 106 set consist of the following parts:
•SV 106 instrument with 4 AA batteries or 4 rechargeable AA batteries installed.
•SC 56 mini USB 1.1 cable (typical 2m)
•SC 118 LEMO 4-pin to LEMO 5-pin connector
•SV 38V triaxal accelerometer for Whole—Body measurements (MEMS type)
•SV 105 integrated triaxal Hand-Arm adapter with grip force sensor (under development)
1.3. Accessories available
•Power supply unit with USB Connector
•SC 38 Cable used to connect the triaxial accelerometer with the SV106 (4 pin Microtech to
LEMO 4 pin (typical 2.7 m))
•SA 50 Hand-Arm measurement adapter, "shaped base" (for SV 3023M2 accelerometer)
•SA 51 Hand-Arm measurement adapter, "flat base" (for SV 3023M2 accelerometer)
•SA 52 Hand-Arm measurement adapter, "direct" (for the SV 3023M2 accelerometer)
•SC 14 LEMO 5 pin to LEMO 5 pin extension cable (10 m)
•SA 55 adapter with low pass mechanical filter
•SV 39A\L Seat Accelerometer (including SV 3143M1 and SC 38 cable)
•SV 50 set for Hand-Arm measurement (Dytran accelerometer 3023M2; adapters SA 50,
SA 51, SA 52
•SV 111 vibration calibrator (100 rad/1ms
-2
, 500 rad/10ms
-2
, 1000 rad/10ms
-2
)

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2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT
The control of the instrument is developed in the fully dialogue way. The user can operate the instrument by
selecting the proper position from the Menu list. Thanks to that, the number of the control push-buttons of
the instrument is reduced to nine.
2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel
On the front panel of the instrument, there are located the
following control push-buttons:
•<ENTER>,(<Menu>),[<Save>],
•<ESC>, (<Cal.>),[<S/P>],
•<Shift>, [Markers]
•<Alt>, [Markers]
•<5
55
5>,
•<3
33
3>,
•<4
44
4>,
•<6
66
6>,
•<Start/Stop>.
The name given in (...) brackets denotes the second push-button function which is available after pressing it
in conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Shift> push-button. For the first two push-buttons the name given
in square brackets […] denotes also the third push-button function which is available after pressing it in
conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Alt> push-button.
<Shift> The second function of a push-button (written in red colour on a push-button) can be
used when the <Shift> push-button is pressed. This push-button can be used in two
different ways:
•as Shift in the keyboard (e.g. while typing the filename); both <Shift> and the
second push-button must be pressed in parallel;
•as 2nd Fun; this push-button can be pressed and released before pressing the
second one or pressed in parallel (while operating in “2nd Fun”mode, see the
following notice) with the second push-button.
The <Shift> push-button pressed in conjunction with the <Alt> one enables the user to
enter the Markers on the plots during the measurement.
<Alt> This push-button enables one to choose the third push-button function in case of
[<Save>] and [<Pause>] push-buttons. In order to select the third function the user must
press the <Alt> and the second push-button simultaneously.
Notice: The simultaneous pressing of the <Alt> and <Start/Stop> push-buttons switches the
instrument on and off.
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not measuring or to stop it, when the instrument is in course of the measurement. It is
also possible to set such mode of this push-button, in which in order to start or stop the
measurements the user has to press it simultaneously with the <Shift> one.
Notice: The change of the <Start/Stop> push-button mode is performed in the
Keyboard Settings window of the Instrument list (see description of the Instrument list).
<ENTER> This push-button enables one to enter the selected operation mode or to confirm the
control options. Some additional functions of this push-button will be described in the
following chapters of this manual.
(<Menu>) This push-button (pressed together with the <Shift> one) enables the user to enter the
main list containing six sub-lists: Function, Measurement, Display, File, Instrument,
Auxiliary Setup. Each of the mentioned above sub-lists consists of the sub-lists,
elements and data windows. These main sub-lists will be described in details in the
following chapters of the manual. Double pressed <Menu> push-button enters the list
containing eight last opened sub-lists. It often speeds up the control of the instrument as
the user has the faster access to the frequently used sub-lists.
[<Save>] This push-button (pressed together with the <Alt> one) enables the user to save
measurement results as a file in the internal instrument’s memory or on the SD-card.
<ESC> This push-button closes the control lists, sub-lists or windows. It acts in opposite to the
<ENTER> push-button. When the window is closed pressing the <ESC> push-button,
any changes made in it are ignored in almost all cases.
([Cal.]) This push-button (pressed together with the <Shift> one) enters the Calibration sub-list
in which the user can enter one of the available sub-lists (Calibr. by Sensitivity,
Calibr. by Measurement, Last Calibration and Clear Calibr. History).
[<S/P>] This push-button enables one to jump to the Setup Manager window or to break the
measurement process temporarily.
<3
33
3>, <4
44
4>
These push-buttons enable one, in particular, to:
•select the column in a multi column parameter list;
•select the parameters value in an active position (e.g. filter Z, A or C, Integration
period: 1s, 2s, 3s, … etc.);
•control the cursor in Spectrum and Logger modes of result’s presentation;
•select the position of the character in the text edition;
•activate markers 2 and 3
•speed up the changing of the numerical values of the parameters when pressed and
hold.
(<3
33
3>, <4
44
4>) The <3
33
3>, <4
44
4>push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Shift>
enable one, in particular, to:

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••speed up the changing of the numerical values of the parameters (i.e. the step is
increased from 1 to 10 in the setting of Start Delay - path: Menu / Measurement /
General Settings / Start Delay);
•jump to the end or first character of edited text line in the text edition modes,
[<3
33
3>, <4
44
4>] The <3
33
3>, <4
44
4>push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Alt>
enable one, in particular, to:
•select the parameters value in the multi column list,
•insert or delete a character in the text edition modes.
<5
55
5>, <6
66
6> The <5
55
5>, <6
66
6> push-buttons enable one, in particular, to:
•select lines in the list;
•select the proper character from the list in the text edition mode;
•activate markers 1 and 4
(<5
55
5>, <6
66
6>) The <5
55
5>, <6
66
6> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Shift>
enable one, in particular, to:
•change the relation between the Y-axis and X-axis of all plots presented on the
screen
[<5
55
5>, <6
66
6>] The <5
55
5>, <6
66
6> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with the <Alt>
enable one, in particular, to:
•change the mode of result’s presentation;
−programme the Real Clock (RTC) and Timer;
[Info] The <Info> push-button (simultaneous pressing the
<3
33
3>, <4
44
4> push-buttons) opens the window with the
help information in the measurement display modes.
[Markers] The Markers enable the user to mark special events, which occurred during the
performed measurements (i.e. the airplane flight, the train’s drive etc.). Event function is
active only when Logger is active. In order to activate the markers the logger has to be
switched on (path: <Menu> / Measurement / General Settings / Logger Mode= Logger)
and one or more logger results (PEAK, P–P, MAX, RMS, VDV) in profiles have to be
activated (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Data Logging / Logger Results).
In order to enter the marker the user must press <Shift> and <Alt> push-
buttons simultaneously during the measurement. Then four available
markers appears on the screen. To choose marker number 1 the user must
press <5
55
5>push button (number 2 - <3
33
3>, number - 3 <4
44
4> and number 4 -
<6
66
6>).
The markers disappear automatically and chosen marker is activated (after
pressing <Shift> + <Alt> again active marker number will be highlighted). In
order to switch off the marker, the user has to pressing <Shift> + <Alt> and
press the arrow push-button, which refers to the marker to be switched off.
<Shift> / <Alt>
<5
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5>

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The current state of the markers is indicated in the logger’s file (cf. App. B
for details) and can be used to show them using dedicated presentation
software.
The exemplary presentation of the markers on the time history plot is shown
below (to view a plot with markers the user has to transfer data to the
proper software).
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
13:30:00 13:30:09 13:30:17 13:30:26 13:30:35 13:30:43 13:30:52
Leq
Marker 1
Marker 2
Marker 3
Marker 4
2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument
Top cover of the instrument
The measurement inputs are placed on the top cover of the
instrument: two 5-pins Lemo compatible sockets type
ENB.0B.304 for Channels 1–3 and Channels 4-6 , all with
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Bottom cover of the instrument
In the bottom cover there are two sockets, placed from the
right to the left as follows: USB Device 1.1 interface and multi
purpose input / output socket I/O.
The USB Device 1.1 interface is the serial interface working with 12 MHz clock. Thanks to its speed, it is
widely used in all PC. In the instrument, the standard 4-pins socket is used described in details in
Appendix C.
The additional multi purpose input / output socket, called I/O, is a two-pins LEMO socket. On this socket, in
the case when the Analogue Output functionality is selected, the signal from the input of the analogue /
digital converter (before the correction) is available. This signal can be registered using magnetic recorder or
observed on the oscilloscope. The Digital Input as another functionality serves as the external trigger, while
the Digital Output is used to generate the trigger pulse or alarm pulse from the instrument.
Notice: Switch the power off before connecting the instrument to any other device (e.g. a
printer or a Personal Computer).

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3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT
In order to perform the measurements using the instrument the user has only to plug-in the proper
transducer and to switch the power on.
3.1. Basics of the instrument’s control
The instrument is controlled by means of nine push-buttons of the keyboard. Using these push-buttons one
can access all available functions and change the value of all available parameters. The functions are
placed in the system of lists and sub-lists.
The instrument's menu consists of different type of windows, which may be: main menu list, sub-menu list,
option list, parameter list, text editor window, information window and file manager window with file
command list.
Main menu
The main list contains the headers of six lists, which also contain sub-lists
or positions. The main list is opened after pressing the <Menu> push-
button. This list contains the following sub-lists: Function, Measurement,
Display, File, Instrument and Auxiliary Setup.
Recent Items list
The double pressing of the <Menu> push-button opens the list of recently
accessed menu items. Such solution enables one to access the most
frequently used lists quickly, without the necessity of passing the whole
path.
Position selection
The desired position in menu list is
selecting with the use of <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>
push-buttons.
<6
66
6>
Entering position
After the selection of the desired position in
the menu list, the user has to press the
<ENTER> push-button in order to enter it.
After this operation new sub-menu, option
list, parameter list or information window
appears on the display.
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List of parameters
The parameter list contains parameters for which the user may select the
value from the certain range. Next pressing of the <ENTER> push-button
enables one to access mentioned above sub-lists.
The desired position of a list is accessed after pressing the <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>
push-button.
The change of the value in a selected position is performed by the <3
33
3>
or <4
44
4>push-buttons (or pressed together with the <Shift> one).
If the parameter has numerical value the user may to speed up it’s selection keep pressing the <3
33
3>or <4
44
4>
push-buttons (or pressed together with the <Shift> one) longer than 1 second. In this case parameter starts
to change automatically until the user releases the pressed buttons.
The user may change the numerical parameter value with the step (usually 10, 20) by means of the <3
33
3>or
<4
44
4>push-buttons pressed together with the <Alt> one.
Option list
The option list consists of different options, from which the only one may be
selected. The selection of the option is performed next way. The user has to
highlight the desired option by means of <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>push-buttons and
then press the <ENTER> one. This option became active and the list is
closing. When the user enters this list again the selected option will be
marked.
Matrix of parameters
When the list of parameters consists of more than one column the user may
change:
column by means of <3
33
3>or <4
44
4>
line in the same column by means of <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>
value in a selected position by means of <3
33
3>or <4
44
4>with <Alt>
all values in the same column by means of <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>with <Shift>
all values in the same line by means of <3
33
3> or <4
44
4>with <Shift>.
Complex parameters
Some parameters like Start Hour, Start Day
etc. are complex (consists of more that one
value field). The selection of values for such
parameters is performed in a special window,
which is opened with the <3
33
3>or <4
44
4>push-
buttons. In the special window the value is
selected with the use of <3
33
3>, <4
44
4> or <5
55
5>,
<6
66
6> push-buttons and then is confirmed by
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In all cases the <ENTER> push-button is used for the confirmation of the
selection in a position and for closing the opened sub-list.
The sub-list is closed ignoring changes made in a sub-list by pressing the
<ESC> push-button.
Information window
Some windows inform the user about the state of the instrument, available
memory, not existing files or loggers, standards fulfilled by the unit, etc. In
order to scroll the list, the user has to use the <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>push-button. In
order to close such window, the user has to press the <ESC> push-button.
Text edition window
There are also windows, in which the user may edit some text (i.e. the
name of the file, the header for the printed reports from the measurements).
This window consists the help information to guide the user how to edit the
text. The displayed inversely character may be edited.
One can select the position of the character in the edited text using the
<3
33
3>, <4
44
4> push-buttons.
The available ASCII characters can be changed using the <5
55
5>or <6
66
6>
push-button. The subsequent digits, underline, big letters and space
appear on the display in the inversely displayed position after each
pressing of the mentioned above push-buttons.
One can insert or delete the position in the edited text using the <3
33
3>,
<4
44
4> push-buttons pressed together with the <Alt> one.
<4
44
4>
Help information
In the most windows the last line or several lines
consist the help information. It informs the user
how to select or modify the parameter’s value,
change the character in the text line etc.

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Not active parameters
If some functions or parameters are not active,
the positions in the menu or parameter lists
linked with this function or parameter became
not active (their colour became grey). For
example, if Dosimetr (path: <Menu> /
Measurement / General Settings / Dosimetr: Off)
is switched off the HAV/WBV Dosimetr line is
not active!
Grey colour of parameter position means that
this parameter has only one value and it is not
possible to change it.
Simple and advanced menu modes
There are two instrument modes, which define
scope of available functions: Simple Mode and
Advanced Mode. These modes can be
selected in the Instrument Mode window of
Auxiliary Setup menu. Simple Mode defines
basic instrument functions, while
Advanced Mode defines full scope of functions.
Many window thus have different views. Below
is an example of Measurement window for
simple and advanced modes.
..
3.2. Powering of the instrument
The SVAN 106 can be powered by one of the following sources:
•Four AA standard internal batteries. In the case of alkaline type, fully charged set can operate more
than 12 h (6.0 V / 1.6 Ah). Instead of the ordinary, four AA rechargeable batteries can be used (for
charging them the separate charger is required). In this case, using the best NiMH type, the operation
time can be increased up to 16 h (4.8 V / 2.6 Ah)
•USB interface – 500 mA HUB
In the Power Supply window of the Instrument list one can see the
information about the power source.
When the instrument is powered from batteries, the “Battery” icon is
presented on the top of the display. When voltage of the batteries is too low,
the icon is flashing or during attempt of switching on the Low Battery
message occurs on the display for 2 seconds and the instrument switches
off by itself. To change the batteries the user has to switch off the
instrument, take off the black bottom cover of the instrument, unscrew
battery cover, change the batteries and reassemble the parts of the
instrument. The fully charged battery ensures more than 12 hours of the
continuous work of the instrument (with the backlight off). The battery
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presented continuously on the display by means of the
“Battery”
icon.
When there is a connection to the USB interface (USB Device socket is
connected by means of the cable to a PC), the “Computer” icon is
presented on the top of the display and in the Battery window, there is the
USB Power: 0.00V message.
Notice: In the case when “Battery” icon is red, it is strongly recommended to use as soon as
possible the external power adapter or USB interface. In the other case the instrument after a
while will be switched off automatically!
The saving of the internal source of the instrument’s power can be achieved by means of reducing the
brightness of the screen when possible. The settings of Brightness and power saver function may be done
in the Screen Setup window (path: <Menu> / Display / Screen).
3.3. Initial Setup of the instrument
Switching the instrument on
To switch the power on the user should press the <Alt> and <Start/Stop>
push-buttons in parallel. The instrument passes the self-test after switching
on (in this time the producer and the name of the instrument is displayed on
the display) and then it enters the Select Setup window. This window
enables one to select predefined setup for specific measurements. To ignore
the selection one should press <Esc> push-button.
After selection or skip the predefined setup the unit has to warm-up during
one minute and then the measurement screen with two results appears.
Starting measurement
To start the measurements the user has to
press the <Start/Stop> push-button. The
result of the measurement is displayed with
the unit of the measurement in so-called
two profile mode. Two results mode is
always available for most Functions of the
instrument.
<St>
Presentation modes
The results of the measurements can be
also presented in 6 Channels or
3 Profiles modes. In these modes the
results for six channels or 3 profiles are
presented on the screen. The user can
switch the presentation modes by means
of <Alt> and <5
55
5>, <6
66
6>push-buttons
pressed simultaneously.
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Default settings measurements:
The default settings (set up by the producer) for the profiles of all channels are as follows:
−signal type: Type: IEPE;
−weighting filter: Filter: Wd;
−type of the RMS detector: 1.0s;
−dose meter: 1-3 Dosimeter: WBV; 4-6 Dosimeter: HAV.
The user can change all mentioned above settings using Measurement list. The instrument remembers all
changes. The return to the default settings (set up by the producer) is possible after the execution of the
Factory Settings position available in the Auxiliary Setup list.
3.4. Icons description
Description of the instrument state
Additional information about the instrument’s state is given by means
of the icon’s row visible in the top of the display.
The type of measurement function and the measurement mode (LM,
DLM, 1/1 and 1/3 etc.) as well as RTC is also displayed in the same
line together with icons.
The meanings of the icons are as follows:
“play” icon
is displayed when the
instrument is the measurement is started
and executed the measurement.
.
“plug”
icon is displayed when the
instrument is powered from the external
source.
“stop” icon is displayed
when the
measurement is stopped.
“Internal memory”
icon is displayed when
internal memory is assigned for file saving.
“pause”
icon is displayed when the
measurement is paused.
“SD Card
” icon is displayed when external
SD card memory is assigned for file saving.
Micro SD card is connected.
“computer” icon is displayed when
there
is the USB connection with the PC.
“Trigger Level +”
icon is displayed when
the trigger condition is set up to „Level+
”.
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“curve”
icon is presented when the current
measurement results are logged in the
instrument’s logger file.
“Trigger Level –“
icon is displayed when
the trigger condition is set up to „Level-”.
“arrow up”
icon is displayed when
overload appears.
“Trigger Slope +”
icon is displayed when
the trigger condition is set up to „Slope+”.
“arrow down”
icon is displayed when
underrange appears.
“Trigger Slope –“
icon is displayed when
the trigger condition is set up to „Slope-”
“tone” icon is
displayed during wave
recording and event recording.
“Alt” icon is displayed when the <Alt>
push-button is pressed.
“clock” ic
on is displayed when timer is
On
. Is active when the instrument is waiting
for the measurement start up. When the
measurement start up is close, the icon
change its colour to green and stats to
blink.
“battery”
icon is displayed when the
instrument is powered from the batteries.
Icon corresponds to the batteries
state
(three, two, one o
r none vertical bars in side
of the icon). When voltage of batteries is too
low, the icon became red.
“Shift” icon is displayed when the <Shift>
push-button is pressed.
3.5. Memory organisation
All available measurement results as well as measurement and device settings can be stored in the internal
FLASH type memory of the instrument (16 MB) or in the external Memory (SD Card). Logger, wave and
event results can be save only in the external Memory.
The SD Card external memory is activated automatically after insertion of the card. The SD Card memory is
organised as standard memory with directories and sub-directories. It is possible to create and to delete the
directory.
The content of each memory type can be checked with the help of the File Manager or Setup Manager
function of the File menu.
The File Manager is used for checking the
contents of the memory and make
operation on result and logger files such as:
open, delete, copy, move, rename, create
new files or catalogues and display file and
catalogue information.
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Memory selection
To change the memory type one should
press the <3
33
3> push-button in the
File Manager window, select the memory
type by means of the <5
55
5>, <6
66
6>push-
buttons and press the <4
44
4>one.
<3
33
3>
The file are saved in the Memory and in the catalogue which was set up as a working. The working Memory
type is displayed as the icon in the left position of the icon line.
“Internal” memory icon is displayed when internal memory is assigned for file
saving.
“SD Card” icon is displayed when external SD card memory is assigned for file
saving. Micro SD card is connected.
The working directory is described in the bottom line of the File Manager
window.
To change the working directory and/or working memory one should select
the Memory type and in case of SD Card the desired directory and press
the <ENTER> push-button. After the new window is opening one should
select the Set Working Directory position and press the <ENTER> push-
button again. The icon on the upper line and the directory path on the
bottom line will be changed accordingly. Same algorithm is applied for
directory changing for SD Card memory.
There are two options for storing result data in the internal or external memory. One option is to press
<Save> push-button right after the measurement performance. Another option is to create <New File> in the
File Manager.
After pressing the <Save> push-button the Save Results window appears.
After pressing the <Save> push-button the
Save Results window appears. In the
Save Results window the user can give the
name for the result file or choose automatic
name generation option.
<Save>
The Setup files can be stored also by means of <S/P> push-button and creating the <New File> in the
Setup Manager list. The logger, wave and event files are created automatically in the assigned directory on
the external memory drive.