Fluke 753, 754 User Manual

DPCTrack2TM

Calibration Management Software

Getting Started

August 2011
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Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1

DPCTrack2 Improvements ............................................................................................. 1

New Features ............................................................................................................ 2

Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................ 3

Installation Instructions................................................................................................... 3

Register Trial ............................................................................................................. 3

Removal Instructions ................................................................................................. 5

Software Updates ...................................................................................................... 5

A Brief Tour .................................................................................................................... 5

Logging In.................................................................................................................. 5

Navigating the Home Screen..................................................................................... 6

Uploading and Downloading .......................................................................................... 9

Download Tab ........................................................................................................... 10

Upload Tab................................................................................................................ 11

Options Tab............................................................................................................... 12

Reports........................................................................................................................... 13

Software Support ........................................................................................................... 13

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DPCTrack2

Getting Started

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Introduction

DPCTrack2 Calibration Management Software (the
Software) provides users with an easy-to-use and
effective method of managing instrument calibration and
maintenance by utilizing the industry’s most advanced
calibration equipment and software.

Create, update, and manage records for a variety of item
types, including Instruments, Loops, Equipment, Test
Instruments, and Calibrations.

DPCTrack2 Improvements

The Software gives you an easy-to-use method of
creating and maintaining an instrument maintenance
database by working with Fluke’s 74x and 75x
Documenting Process Calibrators.

The software lets technicians:

1. Enter device information (Tag IDs/Instruments, Test
Instruments, Loops, Equipment, and Calibration
Specifications) into the database. Tag IDs and
Calibration Specifications can also be imported from
text files.

2. Load the Fluke calibrator with Tag ID tests
(Calibration Specifications) from the database.

3. Perform standard tests loaded to the calibrator.

4. Save test results and logged data from calibrator to
DPCTrack2 database.

5. Upload test results from the calibrator directly to the
database.

6. View the test results on screen.

7. Print standard reports based upon individual test
results.

8. Download prompts to populate on device either
before or after performing tests that will automatically
be added to the created calibration records, including
Calibration Type, Certificate #, Man Hours, and
more.

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DPCTrack2

Getting Started

New Features

Improved user interface- The improved user interface
allows for easy navigation with multi-window functionality.
After logging in, explore the improved graphical user
interface. This manual also explains some of the new
features that enhance usability and productivity. For more
information, please see the DPCTrack2 User Manual
located on the CD-ROM.

Improved Multi-COM port support-Communicate with
your Fluke Documenting Process Calibrators (DPCs)
easily and without configuration file changes through USB
or RS232 Serial ports.

Drywell source mode support- The Software now
supports calibrations performed with Drywell test
standards.

Reminders Screen- Use automatically-generated
reminders to stay informed on all work items needing
attention including Calibrations Awaiting Finalization,
Calibrations Due, Records Awaiting Approval, and more.

DPCTrack Explorer- Use this feature to easily navigate
through all of the Software’s item records and view
calibrations that are coming due.

User Defined Labels and Variables-The Software
features an unprecedented level of customization ability
with the ability to redefine most field names and create
user-defined variables to ensure the Software functions
as necessary.

Keep on Schedule and End of Month scheduling-

These scheduling features give a greater degree of
control when rolling calibration frequencies.

More Reports- Powered by Crystal Reports 11,
DPCTrack2’s reporting system contains over 40 standard
loaded reports that can be printed or exported to multiple
file formats.

Equipment/Loops- Track asset configurations with
Loops and Equipment, allowing associated items to be
managed as a group or individually.

Advanced Query Capability- Powerful query capabilities
allow advanced searches to easily locate desired records.

Set Required Fields-Define what fields must be
completed when entering new records.

Multiple Test Point ranges-Multiple Test Point groups
allow for advanced calibration procedures with an easy to
use interface.

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