Hart Scientific
9938 MET/TEMP II
Automated Calibration Software
User’s Guide
Rev. 582401
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Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division (Hart) warrants this product to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period as stated in our current product catalog from the date of shipment. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and shall not apply to any product
which, in Hart’s sole opinion, has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Software is warranted to operate in accordance with its programmed instructions on
appropriate Hart products. It is not warranted to be error free.
Hart’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of a product
which is returned to Hart within the warranty period and is determined, upon examination by Hart, to be defective. If Hart determines that the defect or malfunction
has been caused by misuse, alteration, abuse or abnormal conditions or operation or
handling, Hart will repair the product and bill the purchaser for the reasonable cost
of repair.
To exercise this warranty, the purchaser must forward the product after calling or
writing Hart for authorization. Hart assumes NO risk for in-transit damage.
For service or assistance, please contact the manufacturer.
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REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
MECHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
USE. HART SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Rev. 582401
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 What is MET/TEMP II? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features New to Version 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.1 Version 4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.2 Version 4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.3 Version 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.4 Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.1 Communications Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.2 Computer Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.3 Computer Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3.4 Firmware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Running MET/TEMP II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 Using MET/TEMP II with MET/TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.7 Required .DLL and .VBX Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.8 Connection of Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.8.1 Computer to SmartSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.8.2 Reference Readout to SmartSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.8.3 Scanner to SmartSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.8.4 Heat Sources to SmartSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.8.5 Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’Thermohygrometer to SmartSwitch . . . . . . . 17
1.9 MET/TEMP II Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.10 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.11 MET/TEMP II Introduction Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.12 MET/TEMP II Test Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 Configuring a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.1 Comparison, Fixed-Point and Mixed Calibrations . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2 Heat Source Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.1 New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.2 Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3 Save As . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4 Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4.1 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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3.4.2 Set-points Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.4.2.1 Fixed-Points Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.4.2.1.1 Edit Fixed-Point Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4.2.1.2 New Fixed-Point Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4.3 Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.4.4 Graph Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.4.5 Reports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4.5.1 Text Editor Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.4.6 User Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.4.7 Test Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.4.8 Fonts & Sizes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.4.9 MET/TRACK Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.4.10 SmartSwitch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.5 Setup Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.6 Print Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.7 Recall Saved Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.8 Close Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.9 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4 Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1 Install Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1.1 Adding Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.1.2 Removing Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.2 COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.2.1 Communications Port Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.2.2 Check SmartSwitch Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.3 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.3.1 Reference Readout Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.3.2 Reference Module Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.3.3 Reference Probe Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.4 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.4.1 Scanner Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.4.2 Scanner Module Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.5 Heat Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4.5.1 Heat Source Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.5.2 Temperature Range Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.6 Equipment Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.6.1 Equipment Info Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5 Calibration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5.1 Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5.1.1 Set-point Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.1.1.1 Auto-Generating Comparison Set-points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
5.1.1.2 Inserting Comparison Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.1.1.3 Inserting Fixed-Point Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.1.1.4 Removing Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.1.1.5 Editing Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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5.1.1.6 Moving Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.2 View Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.2.1 Set-point Status Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.3 Adjust Uncertainties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.3.1 Adjust Uncertainties Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.4 Test Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5.4.1 Test Probe Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5.4.1.1 Customer Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.5 Start Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.5.1 Enter Data Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.5.2 Test Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.6 Stop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5.7 Pause Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5.8 Resume Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.9 Stability Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.9.1 Stability Override Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6 Scale Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.1 Set to C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.2 Set to F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7 Graph Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.1 Graph Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.1.1 Graph Settings Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.2 Print Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.3 Start Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.4 Stop Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8 Utilities Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.1 Compact Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2 Repair Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.3 Maintain Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.3.1 Maintain Test Equipment Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.4 Maintain Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4.1 Maintain Test Results Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4.1.1 Invalid Test Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.5 Edit Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8.5.1 Edit Test Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8.6 Coefficients and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.7 Export Calibration Data to MET/TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.7.1 Export Calibration Data to MET/TRACK Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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9 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.2 Search for Help On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.4 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.5 About MET/TEMP II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
10 Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
10.1 Instrument Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
10.2 Set-point Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.2.1 Set-point Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.3 Test Probe Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.3.1 Enter Order ID Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
11 Reports of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
11.1 Default Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
11.2 Custom Reports of Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
11.2.1 Pass/Fail Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
11.2.1.1 Tolerance Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
11.2.1.2 Changing Tolerance Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
11.2.2 Heat Source Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
12 Performing Calibrations Using Fixed-Points . . . . . . . . . 151
12.1 Configuring Fixed-Point Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
12.2 Configuring MET/TEMP II to Perform Fixed-Point Only Calibrations
153
12.2.1 Fixed-Point Reference Readout Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
12.2.2 Fixed-Point Heat Source Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
12.2.3 Fixed-Point Set-point Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
12.3 Fixed-Point Calibration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
13 Performing Heat Source Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
13.1 Heat Source Calibration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
13.2 Configuring MET/TEMP II to Perform Heat Source Calibrations 159
13.2.1 Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
13.2.1.1 Writing New Coefficients To Heat Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
13.2.1.2 Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
13.2.2 Configure Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
13.2.3 Configure Reference Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
13.2.4 Configure Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
13.2.5 Configure Test Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
13.2.6 Configure Heat Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
13.2.7 Configure Set-points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
13.2.8 Start Heat Source Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
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13.3 Performing Heat Source Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
13.4 Printing Heat Source Reports of Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . 171
14 MET/TRACK Export Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
14.1 Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
14.2 Changing Coefficients Export Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
15 Coefficients and Tables Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
15.1 What is the Coefficients and Tables Application? . . . . . . . . . 181
15.2 New Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
15.2.1 Version 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
15.2.2 Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
15.3 Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
15.4 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
15.5 Calculating Characterization Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
15.5.1 Calculating Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
15.5.1.1 Calculating PRT/RTD Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
15.5.1.2 Calculating Thermistor Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
15.5.1.3 Calculating Thermocouple Coefficients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
15.5.1.4 Calculate Coefficients Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
15.5.1.5 Select Set-points Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
15.5.1.6 Coefficients and Residuals Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
15.5.1.7 Print Reports of Calibration and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
15.5.1.8 Report Options Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
15.5.1.8.1 Report Sections Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
15.5.1.8.2 Template Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
15.5.1.8.3 Fonts & Sizes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
15.5.1.9 Table Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
15.5.1.9.1 Type and Range Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
15.5.1.9.2 Resolutions Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
15.5.1.9.3 Other Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
15.5.1.9.4 Template Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
15.5.1.9.5 Export Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
15.6 Exporting Data and Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
15.6.1 Export Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
15.6.2 Customizing Export Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
15.6.3 Export Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
15.7 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
15.7.1 Export Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
15.7.2 Export Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
15.7.3 Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
15.7.3.1 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
15.7.3.2 Coefficients Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
15.7.3.3 Reports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
15.7.3.4 Tables Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
15.7.3.5 Directories Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
15.7.4 Setup Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
15.7.5 Print Reports and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
15.7.6 Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
15.8 Coefficients Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
15.8.1 Platinum Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
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15.8.2 Thermistor Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
15.8.3 Thermocouple Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
15.9 Utilities Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
15.9.1 Compact Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
15.9.2 Repair Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
15.9.3 Maintain Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
15.9.3.1 Maintain Test Results Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
15.9.3.2 Test Probe Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
15.10 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
15.10.1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
15.10.2 Search for Help On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
15.10.3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
15.10.4 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
15.10.5 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
15.11 Reports of Calibration and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
15.11.1 Default Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
15.11.2 Default Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
15.12 Requirements and Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
15.12.1 ITS-90 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
15.12.2 IPTS-68 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
15.12.3 Callendar-Van Dusen Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
15.12.4 Polynomial Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
15.12.5 Thermocouple Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
15.12.6 Methods Used for Calculating Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
15.12.6.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
15.12.6.2 ITS-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
15.12.6.3 IPTS-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
15.12.6.4 Callendar-Van Dusen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
15.12.6.5 Polynomial and Thermocouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
15.12.7 Table Temperature Range Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
16 Print Preview Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
17 Report Viewer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
17.1 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
17.2 Report Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
17.3 Making a Report Viewer Utility Setup Diskette . . . . . . . . . . 243
18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
18.1 Hart Authorized Service Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
18.2 Communication Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
18.3 Troubleshooting Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
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Figures
Figure 1 Shared Files Conflict Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 2 MET/TRACK Database Login Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 3 Prompt to Synchronize Technician Name with MET/TRACK
User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 4 Example Computer and Instrument Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 5 MET/TEMP II Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 6 MET/TEMP II Introduction Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 7 MET/TEMP II Test Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 8 Equipment Info Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 9 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 10 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 11 Set-points Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 12 Fixed-Points Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 13 Edit Fixed-Point Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 14 New Fixed-Point Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 15 Setup Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 16 Graph Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 17 Reports Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 18 Text Editor Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 19 User Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 20 Test Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 21 Fonts & Sizes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 22 MET/TRACK Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 23 SmartSwitch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 24 Print Test Report Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 25 Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 26 Install Drivers Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 27 Communications Port Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 28 Check SmartSwitch Dialog - 6-port SmartSwitch Selected . . . . . . . 62
Figure 29 Check SmartSwitch Dialog - 8-Port SmartSwitch Selected . . . . . . . 63
Figure 30 Reference Readout Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 31 Reference Module Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 32 Reference Probe Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 33 Scanner Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 34 Scanner Module Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Figure 35 Heat Source Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 36 External Heat Source Model dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Figure 37 Temperature Range Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 38 Equipment Info Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Figure 39 Calibration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Figure 40 Set-point Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Figure 41 Example of Duration, Tolerance, and Window Settings . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 42 Auto-Generate Set-points Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 43 Set-point Status Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 44 Adjust Uncertainties Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 45 Test Probe Configuration Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 46 Incomplete Setup– Test Probe Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Figure 47 Customer Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 48 SmartSwitch Port Conflict Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Figure 49 Incomplete Setup- Setup Information Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Figure 50 Communication Error Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 51 Enter Data Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Figure 52 Test Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure 53 Stability Override Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Figure 54 Scale Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Figure 55 Graph Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Figure 56 Graph Settings Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Figure 57 Utilities Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Figure 58 Maintain Equipment Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Figure 59 Maintain Test Results Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Figure 60 Invalid Test Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Figure 61 Edit Test Information Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Figure 62 Export Calibration Data to MET/TRACK Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Figure 63 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Figure 64 About MET/TEMP II Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Figure 65 Set-point Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Figure 66 Enter Order ID Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Figure 67 Example Default Report of Calibration -
Temperature vs. Resistance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Figure 68 Example Default Report of Calibration -
Temperature vs. Temperature Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Figure 69 Print Custom Report of Calibration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Figure 70 Example of Custom Pass/Fail Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 142
Figure 71 Tolerance Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Figure 72 Print Heat Source Report of Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Figure 73 Example Heat Source Report of Calibration Page 1 . . . . . . . . . . 149
Figure 74 Example Heat Source Report of Calibration Page 2 . . . . . . . . . . 150
Figure 75 Set-points Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Figure 76 Fixed-Points Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Figure 77 Heat Source Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Figure 78 Set-point Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Figure 79 Fixed-Points Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Figure 80 Example Configuration for Performing a Heat Source Calibration . . 160
Figure 81 Test Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Figure 82 Reports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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Figure 83 Reference Readout Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Figure 84 Test Probes Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Figure 85 Heat Source Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Figure 86 Set-point Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Figure 87 Equipment Info Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Figure 88 Print Test Report Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Figure 89 Locate MET/TRACK Asset Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Figure 90 MET/TRACK 7 Edit a Calibration Record Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Figure 91 MET/TRACK 7 Full Results Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Figure 92 MET/TRACK Export Tolerances Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Figure 93 Coefficients and Tables Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Figure 94 Platinum Probe Coefficients Dialog (ITS-90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Figure 95 Platinum Probe Coefficients Dialog (Polynomial) . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Figure 96 Thermistor Probe Coefficients Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Figure 97 Thermocouple Probe Coefficients Dialog (Type K) . . . . . . . . . . 188
Figure 98 Calculate Coefficients Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Figure 99 Insufficient Data Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Figure 100 Select Set-points Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Figure 101 Select Calculation Scale Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Figure 102 Coefficients and Residuals Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Figure 103 Print Reports and Tables Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Figure 104 Report Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Figure 105 Report Sections Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Figure 106 Template Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Figure 107 Fonts & Sizes Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Figure 108 Table Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Figure 109 Type and Range Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Figure 110 Resolutions Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Figure 111 Other Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Figure 112 Template Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Figure 113 Export Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Figure 114 Export Data Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Figure 115 Export Probe Data Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Figure 116 Configure Export Fields Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Figure 117 Example Export Data File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Figure 118 Export Coefficients Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Figure 119 Example Coefficients Export Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Figure 120 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Figure 121 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Figure 122 Coefficients Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Figure 123 Reports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Figure 124 Tables Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Figure 125 Directories Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Figure 126 Coefficients Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Figure 127 Utilities Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
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Figure 128 Maintain Test Results Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Figure 129 Invalid Test Probe Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Figure 130 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Figure 131 About MET/TEMP II Coefficients and Tables Application Dialog . . 227
Figure 132 Example Default Report of Calibration - ITS-90 Coefficients . . . . . 231
Figure 133 Example Default Table - Temperature vs. Resistance . . . . . . . . . 232
Figure 134 Print Preview Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Figure 135 Report Viewer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
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Tables
Table 1 Instrument Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 2 Temperature Range of Thermocouple Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Table 3 Temperature Range Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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1 Introduction
1.1 What is MET/TEMP II?
MET/TEMP II (formerly Calibrate-it and Generate-it) is temperature sensor
calibration software that interfaces reference thermometers, scanners, and heat
sources to perform typical comparison calibrations of RTDs, thermistors,
thermocouples, and other types of probes and thermometers. The software automates testing of multiple sensors simultaneously and supports multiple test
instrument configurations.
MET/TEMP II uses thermometer readouts, scanners, dry-wells, baths, and furnaces. These instruments can combine to calibrate up to 100 test probes at up to
40 temperature set-points.
MET/TEMP II is available through the Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division (Hart). A free demo version of this software is available on our
As we develop new instruments, support for
these instruments will be added to all of our existing software (as applicable)
by way of an upgrade or a Service Release. These upgrades or Service Releases
will typically be available for download from our
frequently for free demo software, Service Releases, updates, and information
on new products and services.
Introduction
1
1.2 Features New to Version 4
1.2.1 Version 4.3
A list of features and enhancements in version 4.3 of MET/TEMP II follows:
Support for using 917x Metrology Wells as Heat Sources
Support has been added to MET/TEMP II for using the following instruments
as heat sources:
• 9170 Metrology Well
• 9171 Metrology Well
• 9172 Metrology Well
• 9173 Metrology Well
Branding/Logo change
The logos and graphics displayed in MET/TEMP II have been updated.
1.2.2 Version 4.2
A list of new features and enhancements in version 4.2 of MET/TEMP II
follows:
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User’s Guide
1.2.3 Version 4.1
Support for Chinese Reports Add-on for MET/TEMP II
Features have been added to MET/TEMP II to support the Chinese Reports
add-on. These features include:
• A new option has been added to the Test tab of the MET/TEMP II De-
faults dialog to allow Reference Probe readings to be taken in raw units
(ohms or volts) as well as in temperature. This feature should be left disabled unless you are using the Chinese Reports add-on.
• A new table has been added to the database for the raw measurement data.
This table is currently not accessible to users through the MET/TEMP II
application.
• Additional command-line arguments are now passed to custom report ap-
plications when using the Custom Reports feature of MET/TEMP II.
A list of new features and enhancements in version 4.1 of MET/TEMP II
follows:
Support for Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer
Support has been added to allow the ambient temperature and humidity to be
monitored throughout the testing period using a Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’
Thermohygrometer. This feature can be enabled on the General tab of the
MET/TEMP II Defaults dialog.
Adjustable Margins and Table Column Widths
The top, bottom, left, and right margins on the Report of Calibration are now
adjustable. To set the margins, select the Defaults option in the File menu in
MET/TEMP II, and click on the Reports tab. This tab also allows the column
widths of the Test Equipment table to be adjusted.
Print Custom Logo on Report of Calibration
A custom logo can now be added to the Report of Calibration. The logo appears in the upper left corner of the Report of Calibration. To set the logo to
use, select the Defaults option in the File menu in MET/TEMP II, and click on
the Reports tab.
Drivers for New Instruments Added
Drivers have been added to the database for the following new instruments:
• 9132 and 9133 IR Calibrators
• 6331, 7321, 7341, and 7381 Deep Well Compact Baths
Heat Source Calibration Configuration Files
Default heat source calibration configuration files (.STC files) for the 9132 and
9133 IR Calibrators have been created.
Get Model for External Heat Sources
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When configuring an External heat source, a prompt is displayed to enter the
model number of the heat source. This allows the correct model number to appear on the Report of Calibration. It also allows the asset records in
MET/TRACK to be located properly (if enabled).
New Excitation Currents Added
The following excitation current settings have been added to the Test Probe
Configuration dialog when using 1575, 1575A, or 1590 SuperThermometers as
the scanner:
• 30µA
• 0.05mA
• 0.1mA
• 0.2mA
• 0.5mA
Auto-Generate Test Number Option
An option has been added to the Setup tab of the MET/TEMP II Defaults dialog to automatically generate test numbers by default.
Bug Fixes
In addition to the new features listed above, the following known bugs and
other issues have been fixed:
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Printing to network printers: When attempting to print to a network printer,
an error would sometimes occur stating the printer was not available. This issue
has been resolved. (KB0013)
General Protection Fault error: When using Windows® 2000/XP, a GPF error in module DWVSTAMP.VBX would occur when launching the application
for the first time. This issue has been resolved.
MET/TRACK Asset Number: When using the 1575, 1575A, or 1590 as both
the Reference and Scanner, the MET/TRACK asset number would not automatically be filled in (KB0015). Also, when using External heat sources, the
MET/TRACK asset number would also not be filled in (KB0007). These issues
have been resolved.
SmartSwitch Port Conflict: A SmartSwitch port conflict error message would
appear when attempting to use a dual-well dry-well. This issue has been
resolved.
Type Mismatch Error When Starting Test: An "Error 13 - Type Mismatch"
error would sometimes occur when attempting to start a test. This issue has
been resolved. (KB0011)
CJC Incompatibilities: There were some issues regarding CJC readings when
using the 1560 "Black Stack" and 1529 "Chub-E4". These issues have been resolved. (KB0002 and KB0019)
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Using Period as Date Separator: MET/TEMP II would previously not allow
the period "." to be used as the date separator. This issue has been resolved.
(KB0001)
Exporting "No Reading" Data to MET/TRACK: There was an issue regarding exporting data to MET/TRACK when a reading could not be taken during a
test. This issue has been resolved.
Aborting a Test: An "Error 9 - Index out of bounds" error would occur if a test
was aborted prior to initialization of the test was complete. This issue has been
resolved.
Equipment Information Incomplete: The Equipment Info dialog sometimes
incorrectly reported whether the test configuration was complete. This issue has
been resolved.
CAL9141.STC File: The Uncertainty parameter for the sixth set-point in the
CAL9141.STC file was not being read in properly. This issue has been
resolved.
Unable to Compact or Repair Database: An "Error 53 - File not found" error
would occur when attempting to compact or repair the database. This issue has
been resolved.
A list of new features and enhancements in version 4.0 of MET/TEMP II
follows.
Name Change
MET/TEMP II was previously known as Calibrate-it and Generate-it. All of the
features and capabilities of both Calibrate-it and Generate-it can now be found
in one software package.
Interface with Fluke's MET/TRACK Software
MET/TEMP II has the ability to interface with Fluke's MET/TRACK software
version 7 or later. The added features include associating test equipment and
test probes with MET/TRACK assets and exporting calibration data to the
MET/TRACK database. For more details on using this feature, refer to Section
1.6, Using MET/TEMP II with MET/TRACK.
Fixed-Point Calibrations
MET/TEMP II now includes the capability of performing calibrations using
fixed-point cells. MET/TEMP II can perform calibrations using fixed-point
cells only, or fixed-point set-points can be mixed in with comparison set-points.
For more details on using this feature, refer to Section 12, Performing Calibrations Using Fixed-Points.
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Important: MET/TEMP II allows calibrations to be performed using
fixed-point cells only or by mixing fixed-point set-points with comparison
set-points as a convenience to the user. It is assumed that, if you are using
these features, you are familiar with the process and theory of performing
calibrations using fixed-point cells. This User’s Guide does not provide
any detailed information as to how to perform fixed-point calibrations and
shall not be used as a substitute for proper training and source of information on such topics. For more information on performing calibrations
using fixed-point cells, please refer to the currently available literature.
Hart periodically offers training seminars on using fixed-point cells. NIST
is also a good source of information on this topic.
Heat Source Calibrations
A new feature has been added to allow some of the heat sources that are supported by MET/TEMP II to be calibrated. This feature includes reading heat
source calibration coefficients, taking As Found data, calculating new calibration coefficients, writing new coefficients to the heat source, and taking As Left
data. A new custom Report of Calibration has also been created to print heat
source calibration reports. For more details on using this feature, refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source Calibrations.
Support for New Instruments
New drivers have been added to MET/TEMP II for the following instruments:
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Reference Readouts-
• Fluke 2620A Hydra Data Bucket
• Fluke 2625A Hydra Data Bucket
• Fluke 2635A Hydra Data Bucket
Scanners-
• Fluke 2620A Hydra Data Bucket
• Fluke 2625A Hydra Data Bucket
• Fluke 2635A Hydra Data Bucket
Heat Sources-
• Fluke 514 Low Temperature Dry-well
• Fluke 515 High Temperature Dry-well
• Fluke 517 Low Temperature Dry-well
• Fluke 518 Dual-well Dry-well
• Hart 7340 Compact Bath
• Hart 9011 Dual-well Dry-well
• Hart 9100S Handheld Dry-well
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• Hart 9102S Handheld Dry-well
• Hart 9114 Metrology Furnace
• Hart 9122A High Capacity Dry-well
Fixed-Points-
• Hart 590x Fixed-Point Cells
• Hart 591x Fixed-Point Cells
• Hart 592x Fixed-Point Cells
• Hart 593x Fixed-Point Cells
• Hart 594x Fixed-Point Cells
Utility to Edit Test Information
MET/TEMP II now includes a utility that allows some information for tests that
have already been performed to be edited including the technician name, ambient conditions, calibration range setting, the paragraph and test notes, test procedure, company name and address, manufacturer and description information,
order ID, received condition, check standard setting, MET/TRACK asset number, uncertainty, method of realization setting, and heat source calibration coefficient labels. For more details on using this feature, refer to Section 8.5, Edit
Test Information.
Other Changes
Many other small changes have been made to MET/TEMP II, including storing
test start time, end date, elpased time, reference and UUT standard deviation information, raw values, and more. For a complete list of these changes, refer to
the README.TXT file.
1.3 Requirements
MET/TEMP II is designed to work with a variety of thermometer readouts,
scanners and heat sources. In order to ensure that MET/TEMP II functions
properly, verify that the following requirements are met.
1.3.1 Communications Requirements
MET/TEMP II requires the use of one RS-232 (COM) port to interface with the
test equipment. The SmartSwitch box that is included with MET/TEMP II
needs to be connected to the computer’s COM port using the cable provided.
Additionally, every piece of interfaced test equipment needs to be connected to
the SmartSwitch using a null modem cable (not included with software). Refer
to Section 1.8, Connection of Instruments, for more details.
MET/TEMP II performs all communications at a set baud rate of 2400 baud.
All test equipment must be configured to use this baud rate. The SmartSwitch
included with MET/TEMP II has been configured at the factory to use these
settings and should not be changed.
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MET/TEMP II always sends commands to the test equipment, when applicable,
to configure the test equipment as needed for performing calibrations. However, you should ensure that the following settings, features and functions of
your test equipment are properly configured prior to starting a calibration:
Reference Readouts and Scanners
• Averaging should be disabled
• Filtering should be configured as desired
• System units and temperature scale should be configured properly
• Probe conversion setting and calibration coefficients should be entered
and verified
• Readout calibration constants should be verified
Hydra Series Dataloggers
• All channels with probes connected must be configured manually
• The Hydra must be configured to operate in Scan mode, scanning all
channels with probes connected
Heat Sources
• Scan function should be OFF
• Hold Mode should be OFF
• Program Control should be OFF
• Cutout setting should be verified
• Approach, proportional band and calibration constants should be verified
• Heater, refrigeration, and other switches must be set properly to allow the
software to control them
Refer to the User’s Guide of your test equipment for more information on these
settings.
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1.3.2 Computer Hardware Requirements
The following minimum computer configuration is required to use MET/TEMP
II:
• IBM Compatible 486 PC or better with 8MB RAM (Pentium® class pro-
cessor with 16MB RAM or more recommended)
• VGA monitor or better
• CD-ROM drive for installation
• RS-232 serial (COM) port
• Minimum of about 12MB of disk space for installation (additional space
is required as calibrations are performed)
The following equipment is required to use MET/TEMP II:
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• SmartSwitch box (included) (Supports both 8 port and 6 port models.)
• 9-pin extender cable (included, to connect SmartSwitch MASTER PORT
to computer’s COM port)
• Up to 6 null modem cables to connect test equipment to SmartSwitch
ports (not included with software)
Refer to Section 1.8, Connection of Instruments, for more information on connecting the test equipment.
MET/TEMP II requires one of the following operating systems:
†
• Windows® 95
/98/ME
• Windows® NT with Service Pack 4 or later installed
• Windows® 2000
• Windows® XP
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If you are planning to use MET/TEMP II with MET/TRACK, you must be
running Windows® 98 or later. MET/TRACK version 7 will not run on Windows® 95.
Note: To use MET/TEMP II, Windows login accounts must be granted full
access to the folder to which the software is installed and all subfolders. If
the folders have read-only access, errors will occur when MET/TEMP II
attempts to access its database and/or configuration files. Contact your
system administrator for assistance in setting up Windows login accounts
with full access to these folders.
1.3.4 Firmware Requirements
The reference readouts, scanners, modules and heat sources supported by
MET/TEMP II all require firmware to operate. MET/TEMP II will not always
operate properly with instruments that have old versions of firmware installed
in them. MET/TEMP II always checks the version of firmware installed in each
instrument prior to performing calibrations to ensure that the firmware installed
in the instrument is sufficient for MET/TEMP II to utilize the instrument properly. If the firmware installed in an instrument needs to be updated, a warning
message is displayed indicating the currently installed firmware version and the
minimum required firmware version. If this message is displayed, contact an
Authorized Service Center as indicated in Section 18.1, Technical Support for
information on updating the firmware in the instrument.
1.4 Installation
A backup should always be made of your hard disk drive and registry before installing any software, and all running applications should be closed.
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Note: To successfully install MET/TEMP II, you must be logged into Win-
dows as an Administrator.
When installing MET/TEMP II, setup attempts to locate a previous version of
this software (Calibrate-it) on the computer. MET/TEMP II should be installed
to a different folder than Calibrate-it! During the setup process, any existing
test data is copied to the MET/TEMP II database. Also, any existing configuration files (*.CFG, *.TPC, *.STF, *.STC) from the \CONFIG folder and all report files (*.RPT, *.PGH, *.TXT) from the \REPORTS folder are copied to the
MET/TEMP II \CONFIG and \REPORTS folders respectively.
Important: Before installing MET/TEMP II, make sure the date, time, and
number formats are set according to how you want the dates, times, and
numbers to appear. If test data is being copied from a previous version database, all data is formatted according to the current settings when the
data is copied.
Installing MET/TEMP II
1 Insert the MET/TEMP II CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
program should run automatically.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install MET/TEMP II.
3 When prompted, enter the product serial number. The serial number is
provided on a sticker typically located on the CD pouch on the inside
back cover of the MET/TEMP II User’s Guide.
4 After all files have been installed, a program group is created with icons
for the software, the Help file, the README.TXT file, and an icon to
uninstall the software. The installation process is complete.
5 The README.TXT file can be displayed by checking the appropriate
check box before the setup program finishes. Read this file for important
information that was not available when the User Guide was printed.
6 If you are upgrading from Calibrate-it to MET/TEMP II, run
MET/TEMP II to verify all existing test data was successfully copied
from the Calibrate-it database to the MET/TEMP II database. Calibrate-it
(and Generate-it) can now be uninstalled from your computer. You will
have to manually delete the \HART9932 folder and all subfolders from
your hard drive using Windows® Explorer.
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Uninstalling MET/TEMP II
To uninstall the software, use the Windows® Add/Remove Programs icon in
the Control Panel. Follow the instructions given. The program files are removed
from your system, with the following exceptions:
• USERDRVR.MDB database in the \DATABASE folder (contains test
data)
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• DRIVERS.MDB database in the \DATABASE folder
• Any configuration files (*.CFG, *.TPC, *.STC, *.STF, etc.) in the
\CONFIG folder
• Any Report files (*.RPT) in the \REPORTS folder
• Any Paragraph or Notes files (*.PGH, *.TXT) in the \REPORTS folder
• Any other files created by the software since it was installed
The files mentioned above, along with the folders that these files are in, must
be manually deleted using Windows® Explorer to remove them from your
system.
Important: Before deleting the USERDRVR.MDB file, make sure that you
do not need to keep any of the data from tests that have been performed.
Once this file is deleted, all test data is lost!
Important: To use MET/TEMP II, Windows login accounts must be
granted full access to the folder to which the software is installed
(C:\METTEMP2 by default) and all subfolders. If the folders have
read-only access, errors will occur when MET/TEMP II attempts to access
its database and/or configuration files.
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Contact your system administrator for assistance in setting up Windows
login accounts with full access to these folders.
Every time this software is run, it checks to make sure that all of the required
.DLL and .VBX files are found on your computer. If the software detects that
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an older file has replaced one or more of these files or that the file is not found,
the Shared Files Conflict dialog is displayed detailing the problems found.
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Figure 1 Shared Files Conflict Dialog
Every time you install any software on your computer, it is a good idea to make
a backup of your important files, including all files in the \WINDOWS (or
\WINNT) and \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (or WINNT\SYSTEM) folders. Sometimes during the installation process, a file may be replaced with an older version that is not 100% compatible with the first. This may cause the software to
perform unexpectedly or fail to run at all. Replacing a .DLL or .VBX file with a
newer version does not usually cause any problems because these files are typically backward-compatible. There are, however, exceptions to this rule.
If the Shared Files Conflict dialog is displayed when you run MET/TEMP II, a
list of the files is shown in the Conflicting Files list. Select each of the files, one
at a time, and read the information that appears in the bottom half of the dialog.
Depending on the information given, you must decide what to do. The software
may continue to run without problems, however there is no guarantee of this.
The .DLL and .VBX files are typically located in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM
(or \WINNT\SYSTEM) folder. If you find it necessary to avoid conflicts, these
files can be copied to the folder where MET/TEMP II was installed. Be sure to
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compare the files on your computer with the list of required .DLL and .VBX
files.
If the link to the MET/TRACK database is enabled and MET/TEMP II determines that a compatible version of MET/TRACK is installed on the computer,
the user is prompted to login to the MET/TRACK database. For more details on
configuring MET/TEMP II to link to the MET/TRACK database, refer to Section 3.4.9, MET/TRACK Tab.
MET/TEMP II is designed to operate as either a “stand-alone” system or it can
be configured to interface with the MET/TRACK database.
When configured to operate as a “stand-alone” system, MET/TEMP II keeps
track of all test equipment and calibration test results in its own database, just
like prior versions (formerly Calibrate-it and Generate-it).
When configured to interface with the MET/TRACK database, MET/TEMP II
still keeps track of all test equipment and calibration test results in its own database, but additionally requires that all instruments being used to perform a calibration as well as all instruments being calibrated have corresponding inventory
records in the MET/TRACK database. For instruments that require calibration,
the MET/TRACK database must also contain up-to-date calibration records.
Also, all calibration test results can be exported to the MET/TRACK database
including probe characterization coefficients and heat source calibration
coefficients.
To configure the operating mode for MET/TEMP II, refer to Section 3.4.9,
MET/TRACK Tab.
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Important: Before configuring MET/TEMP II to interface with the
MET/TRACK database, a MET/TEMP II license must be applied to the
MET/TRACK database. A MET/TEMP II license diskette is sold separately
from MET/TEMP II. To apply the license, refer to the MET/TRACK documentation.
Important: In order to interface with the MET/TRACK database,
MET/TRACK v7.01 or later must be installed! MET/TEMP II does not interface with previous versions of MET/TRACK. Make sure the latest Service Pack has been installed. MET/TEMP II will display prompts if it
determines that the installed version of MET/TRACK needs to be upgraded.
If the link to the MET/TRACK database is enabled, every time MET/TEMP II
starts, the MET/TRACK database login prompt is displayed.
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Important: MET/TEMP II requires a MET/TRACK access level of 1 or
higher.
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Figure 2 MET/TRACK Database Login Dialog
Enter the MET/TRACK user ID and password. If login is successful, a prompt
is displayed indicating the name and access level of the user currently logged
in. If the name of the user does not match the current technician name,
MET/TEMP II asks if you want to update the default technician name. Click
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Yes to update the default technician name in MET/TEMP II or click No to preserve the current default technician name.
Figure 3 Prompt to Synchronize Technician Name with MET/TRACK User
Name
Once successfully logged into the MET/TRACK database, the MET/TRACK
features are enabled. The MT Asset number box appears on all appropriate
configuration dialogs and all MET/TRACK menu options are enabled.
When configuring a test or opening a configuration file, MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an inventory record in the MET/TRACK database for each
piece of test equipment or probe based on the model, serial number and manufacturer. If a match is found, the asset number is read in and displayed in the
MT Asset number box. Otherwise, a prompt is displayed indicating no matching asset record was found. If no asset record exists for this instrument yet,
launch MET/TRACK by clicking Yes and add an inventory record for this instrument. If this instrument requires calibration, add a calibration record for
this instrument also. Refer to the MET/TRACK documentation for help on
adding records to the database.
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number and manufacturer must
match EXACTLY! If an asset record exists but MET/TEMP II is unable to
locate it, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the
MET/TRACK database.
Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the Defaults dialog, the
manufacturer, description, calibration and recalibration dates in MET/TEMP II
can be automatically synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK
database.
After performing a calibration, the calibration test data can be exported to the
MET/TRACK database. If characterization coefficients need to be calculated
for a probe, this must be done prior to exporting the calibration test data to
MET/TRACK. Calculate the coefficients, then select the Export Calibration
Data to MET/TRACK option in the Utilities menu.
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1.7 Required .DLL and .VBX Files
MET/TEMP II requires certain .DLL and .VBX files to function properly. All
required files are shipped on the installation CD. A list of these files and their
required date stamp can be found in the README.TXT file in the folder where
MET/TEMP II is installed.
1.8 Connection of Instruments
Before configuring MET/TEMP II for a test, the test equipment (instruments to
be used) should be connected. MET/TEMP II can be configured to use many
combinations of instruments. The instruments that you use should be determined by the requirements of the test probes being calibrated and the desired
results. The following is a brief description of the test equipment required by
MET/TEMP II:
Tabl e 1 Instrument Connections
Instrument Status Comments
SmartSwitch Required The SmartSwitch is used to connect multiple instruments to a single
Reference
Readout
Optional The Reference Readout is typically a thermometer readout with a ref-
COM port on the computer. Use the cable provided.
erence probe attached. Use a null modem cable (not included).
MET/TEMP II will allow the heat source(s) to be used as the reference.
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Scanner Optional The Scanner is the instrument to which all test probes (UUTs) are con-
Heat Source(s) Required Up to 4 Heat Sources can be configured. All test probes and the refer-
Ambient Conditions Monitoring
Optional MET/TEMP II supports querying ambient temperature and humidity
nected. The Scanner can be the same instrument as the Reference
Readout if it has multiple inputs. Use a null modem cable (not included). MET/TEMP II can be configured to not use a scanner if data
needs to be entered manually.
ence probe must be placed in the same heat source at the same time.
Use a null modem cable (not included). MET/TEMP II can use non-interfaced heat sources. MET/TEMP II also now supports using any
number of Fixed-Point cells as heat sources.
readings from a Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer
throughout the testing period.
The example shown in Figure 4 is only for demonstration purposes.
1.8.1 Computer to SmartSwitch
Locate a COM port on your computer. Connect the female end of the 9-pin extender cable provided to the COM port. Connect the male end of the extender
cable to the port labeled MASTER PORT on the SmartSwitch.
If there is no COM port available on the computer but the computer has a USB
port, you may be able to use a USB to RS-232 adapter such as the IOGEAR
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Smart Switch
DIPSwitchSettings
BaudRate
1
1
2
3
2
3
1200
0
0
0
4
2400*
1
0
0
5
4800
0
1
0
6
7
9600
1
1
0
8
19.2k
0
0
1
38.4k
1
0
1
57.6k
0
1
1
115.2k
1
1
1
*DefaultSettings
+12VDC
Power
or
Computer
ABC
SmartSwitch
MASTERPORT
To MASTER PORT
FED
EXPANDABLESMART SWITCH
PORTSELECT
ABCDEFGH
To Serial Port
Thermometer
Readout/Scanner
Dry-Well
Heat Source
To Serial Port
To Serial Port
Straight
Through
Cable
To PORT A
To PORT C
HEATER
MODE
SET DOWNUPEXIT
COOLING POWER
7380
Bath
Heat Source
To PORT D
POWER
ToPORTF,G,orH
To Serial Port
Null Modem
Cables
A Fluke Company
1620
theDewK
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
To Serial Port
TEMPERATURE
23.67°C
1:LAB SOUTH 1
TIME DATE
08:43:05 09-04-03
33.9%
ENTER
EXIT
MENU
"DewK"
Thermohygrometer
Figure 4 Example Computer and Instrument Cable Connections
Model G-UC232A USB PDA/Serial Adapter. Not all USB to RS-232 adapters
may work in conjunction with the SmartSwitch box. The adapter mentioned
above has been tested by Hart and determined to work properly.
1.8.2 Reference Readout to SmartSwitch
Connect the serial port of the instrument to one of the SmartSwitch ports (typically port A) using a null modem cable. When configuring the reference readout, select the SmartSwitch port to which the instrument is connected.
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1.8.3 Scanner to SmartSwitch
If the same instrument is being used as both the reference readout and the scanner, or if all UUT readings are to be entered manually, skip this section. No
scanner connections are required.
Connect the serial port of the instrument to one of the SmartSwitch ports (typically port B) using a null modem cable. When configuring the scanner, select
the SmartSwitch port to which the instrument is connected.
1.8.4 Heat Sources to SmartSwitch
If you are using Hart baths, dry-wells or furnaces supported by MET/TEMP II
as heat sources, connect the serial port of each instrument to one of the
SmartSwitch ports (typically ports C-H) using a null modem cable. When configuring the heat sources, select the SmartSwitch port to which each of the instruments are connected.
If you are using other heat sources, such as fixed-points or non-supported heat
sources (which are referred to as “External” heat sources), no connection is
required.
Important: If using one or more “External” heat sources, MET/TEMP II
cannot be configured to use the heat sources as the reference.
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1.8.5 Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer to
SmartSwitch
If you are using a 1620/5020A ‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer to monitor ambient
conditions, connect the serial port of the ‘DewK’ to one of the SmartSwitch
ports (typically port F or H) using the serial cable provided with the ‘DewK’.
On the General tab of the MET/TEMP II Defaults dialog, select the
SmartSwitch port that the ‘DewK’ is connected to.
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1.9 MET/TEMP II Main Display
The MET/TEMP II Main Display consists of the menu bar, toolbar, and a
workspace area.
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Figure 5 MET/TEMP II Main Display
The menu bar allows access to the various features of the software. A general
description of the options in each menu is given below:
File - Open and Save configuration files, change default settings, printing options, exit the software.
Configuration - Configure COM port, reference, scanner, and heat sources.
Calibration - Configure set-points and test probes, view current set-points, ad-
just uncertainties, start, stop, pause and resume a test, and override current
set-point’s parameters.
Scale - Change temperature scale.
Graph - Change graph settings, print graph, and graph reference probe.
Utilities - Compact and repair databases, maintain databases, calculate coeffi-
cients and tables, and export test data to MET/TRACK software.
Help - Display help topics and About dialog.
The MET/TEMP II Main Display is the main window for the software. Once a
reference readout and reference probe have been configured, the reference
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probe readings can be displayed and plotted on the graph by selecting the Start
Display option from the Graph menu.
1.10 Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to many of the most common functions such
as instrument configuration, installing drivers, opening and saving configuration files and starting/stopping a test.
The function of each toolbar button can be found by placing the mouse pointer
over the button and waiting for approximately 1/2 second. A help balloon appears indicating the function of the button. If a help balloon does not appear,
make sure the Show help balloons check box on the General tab of the Defaults
dialog is selected.
The following buttons are available on the toolbar:
New - Create a new configuration
Open - Open a configuration file
Save As - Save the current configuration to a file
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Defaults - Setup default settings
Print Report - Print a Report of Calibration
Close Test - Close the current test
Install Drivers - Install drivers required to use instruments
Communications Port - Setup the computer’s COM port
Reference - Configure the Reference Readout, Reference Module, and
Reference Probe
Scanner - Configure the Scanner and Scanner Module
Heat Sources - Configure the Heat Sources
Equipment Info - View the current configuration
Set-points - Setup temperature set-points for the test
View Set-points - View the status of the set-points
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Tes t P ro be s - Configure the Test Probes
Start Test - Start a calibration test
Stop Test - Stop the current calibration test
Pause Test - Pause the current calibration test
Resume Test - Resume the current calibration test
Stability Override - Override the stability settings for the current
set-point
C - Change the temperature scale to degrees C
F - Change the temperature scale to degrees F
Graph Settings - Setup the X-axis and Y-axis on the graph
Start Display - Graph the reference probe
Export Calibration Data to MET/TRACK - Export calibration data
to the MET/TRACK database
Help - Open the help file
1.11 MET/TEMP II Introduction Dialog
The MET/TEMP II Introduction dialog is displayed when the software is executed for the first time. This dialog is also displayed on subsequent executions
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Introduction
if the Show introduction dialog on startup check box is selected on the General
tab of the Defaults dialog.
Figure 6 MET/TEMP II Introduction Dialog
The MET/TEMP II Introduction dialog provides a starting place for the user to
configure a test. From this dialog an existing configuration file can be opened
or a new configuration can be created.
To create a new configuration, select the Create new configuration option and
click the OK button. This option should be selected when executing the software for the first time. The Equipment Info dialog is displayed and a new configuration can be created. Refer to Section 2, Configuring a Test, for additional
information on creating a new configuration.
To open a configuration file that was previously created and saved to a .CFG
file, select the Open existing configuration option and click the OK button. The
Windows® Open dialog is displayed. Select the configuration file to open and
click the OK button. Refer to Section 3.2, Open, for more information on opening a configuration file.
To disable the display of the MET/TEMP II Introduction dialog when the software is executed, check the Do not display this dialog when program starts
check box before clicking the OK button. This option can be enabled again on
the General tab of the Defaults dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button closes this dialog and displays the MET/TEMP II
Main Display.
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1.12 MET/TEMP II Test Display
When a test is running, the MET/TEMP II Test Display window displays information pertaining to the calibration test that is being performed.
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Once a calibration test is started, the MET/TEMP II Main Display changes into
the MET/TEMP II Test Display.
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Figure 7 MET/TEMP II Test Display
The Test Status box in the upper left corner displays the elapsed time, current
test status, and a progress bar indicating the percentage of the test set-points
completed.
The Set-point box in the upper right corner displays the current set-point, window, tolerance, duration, and the model of the heat source being used.
The bottom portion of the window displays a list of the scanner modules or
multiplexers (if applicable) and a list of test probes on the left side. The right
side displays the name of the technician performing the test, the test date, test
number, current date and time, and ambient conditions.
When using a Model 1620/5020A 'DewK' Thermohygrometer to monitor the
ambient temperature and humidity, the ambient conditions information indicates the most recently measured values. New measurements are taken roughly
every 2 minutes during the testing period by default. Otherwise, the ambient
conditions information indicates the ambient temperature and humidity values
entered on the Test Information dialog before the test was started.
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Note: To configure MET/TEMP II to monitor ambient conditions throughout the testing period using a ‘DewK’, refer to the settings on the General
tab of the MET/TEMP II Defaults dialog.
The current reading of the selected test probe can be displayed by selecting the
Display reading of selected test probe check box. Checking the Display reading
of selected test probe check box tells the software to take one measurement
from the selected test probe and display the reading in the box provided. The
time at which the measurement was taken appears below the box. This check
box is automatically unchecked after the measurement is taken to prevent this
feature from slowing down the test process. Selecting a different scanner module, multiplexer, or test probe clears the reading box.
Note: These controls are all disabled if a scanner is not being used for the
current test.
A test may be paused at any time. To pause a test, select the Pause Test option
in the Calibration menu. The test should be paused anytime the computer needs
to be used to perform another function while a calibration test is running.
Pausing the test does not impact the outcome of the test, however, to ensure the
integrity of the test, the test should not be paused for long periods of time. To
resume the test, select the Resume Test option in the Calibration menu.
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Note: The Pause Test option is disabled while the test probe and reference
probe readings are being taken to ensure that all measurements are taken
consecutively, without interruption.
The test may also be stopped (aborted) at any time by selecting the Stop Test
option in the Calibration menu. The user will be required to confirm stopping
the test.
Once a test has finished successfully or has been stopped, the reference probe
readings continue to be graphed until the test is closed. To close a test, select
the Close Test option from the File menu.
Test reports may be printed once the test has been stopped or finished successfully. To print a test report, select the Print Report option from the File menu.
When printing reports from the MET/TEMP II Test Display, the graph of the
reference probe readings should be paused first.
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2 Configuring a Test
MET/TEMP II was designed to be very flexible. The user may select from a variety of test equipment and has control over most aspects of a test. Before
MET/TEMP II can perform a test, the software must know the following
information:
• What test equipment is being used?
• How is the test equipment connected?
• What is being calibrated?
• What temperature set-points should be used?
• What scale the readings should be taken in?
The easiest way to create a new configuration is to use the Equipment Info dialog. This dialog visually displays the current configuration information and allows access to all of the dialogs necessary to create a configuration. The
Equipment Info dialog is displayed when the Create new configuration option
is selected on the MET/TEMP II Introduction dialog, or by selecting the Equipment Info option in the Configuration menu.
Configuring a Test
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Figure 8 Equipment Info Dialog
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2.1 Comparison, Fixed-Point and Mixed Calibrations
The Equipment Info dialog also indicates which configuration items still need
to be completed before a test can be started. All incomplete steps are highlighted in red text. When the configuration of a step is complete, the text turns
black.
MET/TEMP II now includes the ability to perform calibrations using
fixed-point cells and also supports calibrating certain heat sources. The following sections outline the general configuration process for each of the types of
calibrations that MET/TEMP II supports.
The following section outlines the steps necessary to configure a test to calibrate probes using comparison and fixed-point realization.
1. Define the communication settings for the instruments. The communication settings consist of the COM port to which the SmartSwitch is connected. The SmartSwitch must be connected to an available COM port
on the computer and the baud rate for all instruments must be set to 2400
baud. Refer to Section 4.2.1, Communications Port Configuration, for
details on configuring the communication settings.
2. Define the test equipment to use as the reference. MET/TEMP II requires
a reference. For comparison calibrations, the reference is the standard
against which the test probes are compared. The software must be able to
communicate with the reference readout instrument. The software can
use either a reference readout (thermometer readout) with a reference
probe or it can use the heat source(s) as the reference. Refer to Section
4.3, Reference, for details on configuring the reference readout instrument and the reference probe.
3. Define the test equipment to use as the scanner. The scanner is the instrument to which all of the test probes are connected. To calibrate LIG,
bi-metallic, and other thermometers that cannot be interfaced with a
readout device, or for test probes that are attached to a readout device
that is not supported by MET/TEMP II, the software can be configured
to not use a scanner instrument (the user is prompted to manually enter
all readings at the appropriate times during a test). Refer to Section 4.4,
Scanner, for details on configuring the scanner instrument.
4. Define the instrument(s) to use as heat source(s) for the test. The heat
source(s) are the instruments into which the reference probe and all test
probes are inserted. The software can also be configured to use the heat
source(s) as the reference if desired. Heat sources are used to hold the
temperature of the reference probe and test probes at a constant temperature so that comparison measurements can be taken. When performing a
calibration using only fixed-points, a special heat source driver needs to
be configured. Refer to Section 4.5, Heat Sources, for details on configuring the heat source instrument(s).
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5.
Optional - Save the current instrument configuration. Once the above information has been entered, the current configuration can be saved. The
configuration does not need to be saved to start a test. However, if the
same equipment is going to be used to perform future tests, saving the
configuration provides a quick method to setup the equipment.
6. Define the set-points for the test. The set-points are the temperatures at
which comparison measurements are taken. The software must know the
value and other specifications of each set-point. When using
fixed-points, this is where the fixed-point cell(s) to use are selected. Refer to Section 5.1, Set-points, for details on configuring the set-points.
7.
Optional - Save the current set-point configuration. Once the set-point
information has been entered, the current set-point configuration can be
saved. The set-point configuration does not need to be saved to start a
test. However, if the same set-points are going to be used to perform future tests, saving the set-point configuration provides a quick method to
setup the set-points.
8. Define the test probes (UUTs) to calibrate. The software must know the
type of probes, the scale of the readings to take, the channel of the scanner instrument to which each test probe is connected and other information. Refer to Section 5.4, Test Probes, for details on configuring the test
probes.
9.
Optional - Save the current test probe configuration. Once the test probe
information has been entered, the current test probe configuration can be
saved. The test probe configuration does not need to be saved to start a
test. However, if the same test probes are going to be calibrated together
in the future, saving the test probe configuration provides a quick
method to setup the test probes.
10. Start the test. The current configuration is checked for missing information and/or conflicts and the Test Information dialog is displayed. Fill in
the remaining information for this test and click the OK button to begin.
Refer to Section 5.5, Start Test, for details on the test process.
11. Close the test. When a test is complete it must be closed. Select the Close
Test option in the File menu to close the test.
12. Print the Report of Calibration. To print the Report of Calibration for
each of the test probes, select the Print Report option in the File menu.
Refer to Section 3.6, Print Report, for details on printing a Report of
Calibration.
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2.2 Heat Source Calibrations
The following section outlines the steps necessary to configure MET/TEMP II
to calibrate a heat source.
1. Define the communication settings for the instruments. The communication settings consist of the COM port to which the SmartSwitch is con-
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nected. The SmartSwitch must be connected to an available COM port
on the computer and the baud rate for all instruments must be set to 2400
baud.
2. Configure MET/TEMP II to use the heat source as the reference. When
prompted if you are calibrating a heat source, click Yes. No further configuration is needed for the reference.
3. Define the test equipment to use as the scanner. When performing heat
source calibrations, the scanner will actually act as the reference instrument, with the test probe (UUT) acting as the reference probe.
4. Define the heat source to calibrate. Make sure the Calibrate heat source
check box on the Heat Source Configuration dialog is checked. Fill in
the calibration interval and click the Customer button to indicate the status and owner of the heat source. Click the Test Calibration Compatibility button to make sure MET/TEMP II can calibrate the heat source.
5.
Optional - Save the current instrument configuration. Once the above information has been entered, the current configuration can be saved. The
configuration does not need to be saved to start a test. However, if the
same equipment is going to be used to perform future tests, saving the
configuration provides a quick method to setup the equipment.
6. Define the set-points for the test. The set-points are the temperatures at
which the heat source will be calibrated (As Found) and the set-points at
which As Left data will be taken. When calibrating a heat source, a
set-point configuration file MUST be opened to define the set-points to
use. Default configuration files are supplied (in degrees C) for all supported heat sources. Customized configuration files can be created by
opening a default configuration file, changing the settings, and saving the
file under a different name.
7.
Optional - Save the current set-point configuration. Once the set-point
information has been entered, the current set-point configuration can be
saved. The set-point configuration does not need to be saved to start a
test. However, if the same set-points are going to be used to perform future tests, saving the set-point configuration provides a quick method to
setup the set-points.
8. Define the test probe to use. MET/TEMP II will actually use the probe
configured as the test probe as a reference probe. The test probe MUST
be configured to read temperature! Fill in the test probe’s calibration and
recalibration dates.
Note: When calibrating a heat source, make sure that the test probe (reference
probe) is calibrated and that the scanner has been configured with the probe’s
calibration coefficients so that the temperature read by the test probe is
accurate!
9.
Optional - Save the current test probe configuration. Once the test probe
information has been entered, the current test probe configuration can be
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saved. The test probe configuration does not need to be saved to start a
test.
10. Start the test. The current configuration is checked for missing information and/or conflicts and the Test Information dialog is displayed. Fill in
the remaining information for this test and click the OK button to begin.
11. Close the test. When a test is complete it must be closed. Select the Close
Test option in the File menu to close the test.
12. Print the Report of Calibration. To print a Report of Calibration for a
heat source, select the Print Report option in the File menu. Select the
Use custom report template option and choose the custom report for heat
source calibration.
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3 File Menu
The File menu provides options for creating a new instrument configuration,
opening an existing instrument configuration, saving a configuration file, setting up program defaults, setting up the printer, printing a test report, closing a
test, and exiting the program.
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3.1
3.2
Figure 9 File Menu
The following sections describe each of these options.
New
Selecting the New option discards the current configuration settings and displays the Equipment Info dialog for starting a new test equipment
configuration.
The New option should be selected whenever a test equipment configuration
that is different from the current configuration is to be used to perform the next
test. Follow the outline described in Section 2, Configuring a Test, to configure
the next test.
Open
Selecting the Open option displays the Windows® Open dialog for selecting an
instrument configuration file to open.
MET/TEMP II allows the current instrument, set-point, and test probe configurations to be saved to configuration files. This feature is useful when the same
set of instruments, set-points, and/or test probes are used repeatedly to perform
many calibrations.
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To allow for maximum flexibility, the instrument, set-point, and test probe configurations are saved separately and independently from each other. Each of
these configuration files is explained in Section 10, Configuration Files.
Selecting the Open option opens instrument configuration files only.
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3.4
Save As
Selecting the Save As option displays the Windows® Save As dialog for saving
an instrument configuration file.
MET/TEMP II allows the current instrument, set-point, and test probe configurations to be saved to configuration files. This feature is useful when the same
set of instruments, set-points, and/or test probes are used repeatedly to perform
many calibrations.
To allow for maximum flexibility, the instrument, set-point, and test probe configurations are saved separately and independent from each other. Each of these
configuration files is explained in Section 10, Configuration Files.
Defaults
Selecting the Defaults option displays the Defaults dialog for selecting or modifying default settings. Default values or parameters can be set by selecting one
of eight tabs; General, Set-points, Setup, Graph, Reports, User, Test, or Fonts &
Sizes. These defaults are used each time MET/TEMP II is started. Each of the
settings on these tabs is described in detail in the following sections.
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3.4.1 General Tab
The General tab is for selecting general software defaults or preferences.
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Figure 10 General Tab
If the Show introduction dialog on startup check box is selected, the
MET/TEMP II Introduction dialog is displayed each time the software runs.
The Show help balloons check box turns on and off the help balloons. Help balloons are displayed when the mouse pointer is placed over a button on the
toolbar.
The Produce audible beep when prompting user to enter UUT data check box
determines whether the computer continually beeps or plays a .WAV file when
the dialog for entering UUT readings is displayed. This dialog is only displayed
when the scanner instrument is not being used (i.e. for calibrating LIG or
bi-metallic thermometers). If this check box is selected, the following options
are available:
• Use default system beep - If this option is selected, the computer contin-
ually beeps using the system speaker when the dialog for entering UUT
readings is displayed.
• Play .WAV file - If this option is selected, the computer plays the selected
.WAV file when the dialog for entering UUT readings is displayed. Select
the .WAV file to be played by clicking the ... (Browse) button. To test the
.WAV file, click the (Play) button.
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Note: The computer must have a sound card or other sound driver installed to
play a .WAV file. If no drivers are installed, the selected .WAV file cannot and
will not be played.
The Enable print preview window check box forces the reports to be displayed
in a preview window on-screen when printing. If this check box is not selected,
reports are printed directly to the printer when the print button is clicked.
The Maximize print preview window check box determines whether the Print
Preview window is maximized when displayed. If this check box is selected,
the Print Preview window is maximized when it is displayed.
The Print preview window zoom setting determines the default size of the report within the Print Preview window. The zoom setting is limited to 40% to
190%. The zoom setting can also be changed from the Print Preview window
once it is displayed.
The Select printer before printing reports check box forces the software to display the Select Printer dialog when printing. The user can then select the printer
to which reports are printed. If this check box is not selected, reports are
printed on the default printer. To change the default printer, use the Setup
Printer option in the File menu.
The Get ambient conditions from ‘DewK’ check box indicates whether
MET/TEMP II should take the ambient temperature and humidity readings
from a Model 1620/5020A ‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer. If this check box is not
checked, the ambient conditions must be entered manually on the Test Information dialog before starting each test. If this check box is checked, MET/TEMP
II queries readings from the connected ‘DewK’ throughout the test process and
writes the average ambient temperature and humidity readings to the database
when the test is complete.
The Channel drop-down list indicates the channel (or input) of the ‘DewK’ that
readings should be taken from. Select the appropriate channel.
The SmartSwitch port drop-down list indicates the SmartSwitch port to which
the ‘DewK’ is connected. In order for MET/TEMP II to query readings from
the ‘DewK’, it must be connected to one of the available SmartSwitch ports.
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3.4.2 Set-points Tab
The Set-points tab is for selecting defaults specific to the set-points.
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Figure 11 Set-points Tab
The default settings for the set-point window, tolerance, duration, and uncertainty can be set on this tab. The set-point window, tolerance, duration, and uncertainty values are used when automatically or manually generating set-points.
Use the spin buttons to change the values of each setting or type the new value
into the box provided. To set the uncertainty to N/A, clear the contents of the
box and then click on another box or use the spin down button.
If the Prompt for heat source conflicts check box is selected, the user is
prompted when opening a set-point configuration file, when generating
set-points automatically, or when displaying the Set-point Configuration dialog
after the heat source configuration has changed. Also, if this option is selected,
the user is prompted to enter a proportional band value for each set-point if the
heat source is a bath.
The Fixed-Point Options settings are used to indicate how MET/TEMP II
works with fixed-point cells.
The Prompt to confirm method of realization check box determines whether
MET/TEMP II displays a message to confirm the currently selected method of
realization every time a fixed-point set-point is added on the Set-point Configuration dialog. If this check box is not selected, the currently configured method
of realization is used.
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3.4.2.1 Fixed-Points Dialog
The Require calibration and recalibration dates on fixed-point cells determines
whether MET/TEMP II requires a fixed-point cell’s calibration and
recalibration dates to be entered before it can be used to perform calibrations. If
this check box is not checked, the dates are not required.
To manage the fixed-point cells supported by MET/TEMP II, click the Setup
Fixed-Points button. The Fixed-Points dialog is displayed. Refer to Section
3.4.2.1, Fixed-Points, for more information on setting up fixed-points.
Important: MET/TEMP II allows calibrations to be performed using
fixed-point cells only or by mixing fixed-point set-points with comparison
set-points as a convenience to the user. It is assumed that, if you are using
these features, you are familiar with the process and theory of performing
calibrations using fixed-point cells. This User’s Guide does not provide
any detailed information as to how to perform fixed-point calibrations and
shall not be used as a substitute for proper training and source of information on such topics. For more information on performing calibrations
using fixed-point cells, please refer to the currently available literature.
Hart periodically offers training seminars on using fixed-point cells. NIST
is also a good source of information on this topic.
The Fixed-Points dialog is displayed when the Setup Fixed-Points button on the
Set-points tab of the Defaults dialog is clicked or when the Insert Fixed-Point
button on the Set-point Configuration dialog is clicked.
Figure 12 Fixed-Points Dialog
This dialog allows the fixed-points supported by MET/TEMP II to be managed.
By default, MET/TEMP II ships with support for fixed-point cells manufactured by Hart. However, the serial number for each of the cells defaults to 0.
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Before a fixed-point cell can be used, its serial number, reference value, method
of realization and, optionally, calibration and recalibration dates must be set.
Select the fixed-point cell to edit and click the Edit button. The Edit
Fixed-Point dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 3.4.2.1.1, Edit Fixed-Point,
for more information.
MET/TEMP II can support any fixed-point cell, not only those manufactured
by Hart. If you want to add a new fixed-point cell to MET/TEMP II, click the
New button. The New Fixed-Point dialog is displayed. Refer to Section
3.4.2.1.2, New Fixed-Point, for more information.
To remove support for a fixed-point cell, select the fixed-point cell to remove
and click the Delete button. A prompt is displayed to confirm removing the
fixed-point cell. Click Yes to remove the fixed-point or click No to abort.
Click the OK button to close this dialog.
3.4.2.1.1 Edit Fixed-Point Dialog
The Edit Fixed-Point dialog is displayed when the Edit button is clicked on the
Fixed-Points dialog. This dialog allows the settings for a fixed-point cell to be
changed.
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Figure 13 Edit Fixed-Point Dialog
The fixed-point model number, serial number, reference value, method of realization, manufacturer, description, and calibration and recalibration dates can
be edited.
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The serial number for all fixed-point cells defaults to 0. Before a fixed-point
cell can be used by MET/TEMP II, its serial number must be set. Enter the serial number for the fixed-point cell in the Serial number box.
Enter the reference value for this fixed-point cell in the Reference value box.
By default, this value is set to the nominal value for each fixed-point cell.
Note: The reference value must ALWAYS be entered in degrees C regardless of
the scale being used for the test! MET/TEMP II will convert the reference value
to degrees F as needed.
Select the method of realization for this fixed-point cell using the Method of realization drop-down list. Many fixed-point cells can be used at either the melting point (MP), freezing point (FP) or triple point (TP). This setting is printed
on the Report of Calibration.
Enter the manufacturer and description information for this fixed-point cell in
the boxes provided.
The Calibration and Recalibration dates are optional and can be selected using
the drop-down calendars provided. If the Calibration and Recalibration dates
are not entered, NCR appears on the Report of Calibration in the Recall Date
column. Click the Reset button to clear dates from these boxes.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this fixed-point cell. An
inventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this
fixed-point cell before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If
the calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration
record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will
automatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number, and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the manufacturer, description, and calibration and recalibration
dates may be synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database.
If the asset cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click Yes to launch MET/TRACK to create or modify asset records or
clickNotoedittheinformationinMET/TEMPII.
Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
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Click the OK button to accept the new settings and close this dialog or click the
Cancel button to abort making changes to this fixed-point cell.
3.4.2.1.2 New Fixed-Point Dialog
The New Fixed-Point dialog is displayed when the New button is clicked on the
Fixed-Points dialog. This dialog allows the settings for a new fixed-point cell to
be entered.
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Figure 14 New Fixed-Point Dialog
The fixed-point model number, serial number, reference value, method of realization, manufacturer, description, and calibration and recalibration dates must
be entered.
Enter the model and serial numbers for this fixed-point cell in the Model number and Serial number boxes provided.
Enter the reference value for this fixed-point cell in the Reference value box.
Note: The reference value must ALWAYS be entered in degrees C regardless of
the scale being used for the test! MET/TEMP II will convert the reference value
to degrees F as needed.
Select the method of realization for this fixed-point cell using the Method of realization drop-down list. Many fixed-point cells can be used at either the melting point (MP), freezing point (FP) or triple point (TP). This setting is printed
on the Report of Calibration.
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Enter the manufacturer and description information for this fixed-point cell in
the boxes provided.
The Calibration and Recalibration dates are optional and can be selected using
the drop-down calendars provided. If the Calibration and Recalibration dates
are not entered, NCR appears on the Report of Calibration in the Recall Date
column. Click the Reset button to clear dates from these boxes.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this fixed-point cell. An
inventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this
fixed-point cell before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If
the calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration
record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will
automatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the manufacturer, description, and calibration and
recalibration dates may be synchronized with the information in the
MET/TRACK database. If the asset cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click Yes to launch MET/TRACK to create or
modify asset records or click No to edit the information in MET/TEMP II.
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
Click the OK button to accept the settings for the new fixed-point cell and close
this dialog or click the Cancel button to abort creating a new fixed-point cell.
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The Setup tab is for selecting defaults specific to configuring a test.
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Figure 15 Setup Tab
If the Enable communications during configuration check box is selected, then
the similar check box on the Communications Port Configuration, Reference
Readout Configuration, Scanner Configuration, and Heat Source Configuration
dialogs is selected. If selected, the assumption is made that the instruments are
connected and powered on. Communication is initiated to the instruments during the configuration process.
If the Show recalibration date notification messages check box is selected, the
user is prompted when configuring the test equipment if the recalibration date
has passed.
The Prompt for order ID when opening Test Probe Configuration file check
box determines whether or not the user is prompted for an order ID number
when opening a test probe configuration file. The order ID number is required
to begin a test and can be entered manually from the Customer Information
dialog.
The Use same order ID for all test probes check box determines whether the
software should automatically fill in the Customer order ID box on the Customer Information dialog when configuring a new test probe.
The Auto-generate test numbers by default check box determines whether test
numbers will be automatically generated by default when the Test Information
dialog is displayed.
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3.4.4 Graph Tab
The Default reference probe type is used on the Reference Probe Configuration
dialog for selecting the default type of reference probe. If the selected default
reference probe type cannot be used with the configured reference readout, the
user must select the reference probe type on the Reference Probe Configuration
dialog.
The Default calibration interval setting allows the user to specify the calibration
interval that is automatically filled in on the Test Probe Configuration dialog
when configuring a new test probe.
The selection of C or F determines the scale of the reference probe reading display and graph as well as the default scale for the set-points, heat source range,
and reference probe when the software runs. The Scale menu allows the current
temperature scale to be changed.
The Graph tab is for selecting the X-Axis and Y-Axis defaults.
Figure 16 Graph Tab
The X-Axis of the graph in MET/TEMP II is displayed as time. Select the
amount of time the X-Axis should display. The X-Axis can be set to display
from 1 to 480 minutes (8 hours).
The Y-Axis is always displayed in degrees C or degrees F. There are four options for setting the Y-Axis values.
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• Use reference probe range - Sets the Y-Axis minimum and maximum
values to the minimum and maximum temperature values entered on the
Reference Probe Configuration dialog.
• Fixed range - Sets the Y-Axis to the minimum and maximum values en-
tered by the user in the boxes provided.
• Show band around current reading - Allows the user to enter a value of
a band to show around the most recent reference probe reading.
• Auto-scaling (always keep min. and max. readings on the graph) -
Maintains the minimum and maximum values of the visible plot on the
graph during the time shown.
The Auto-determine number of decimal places to show option determines
whether MET/TEMP II should automatically determine the resolution of the
Y-axis values. If this check box is not checked, the resolution of the values on
the Y-axis is fixed at 4 decimal places.
If the Use averaging when graphing reference probe (last 10 readings) check
box is selected, the last ten reference probe readings are averaged to produce
the current point on the graph. Averaging provides a smoother looking graph. If
not selected, each point read from the reference probe is graphed.
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3.4.5 Reports Tab
The Reports tab is for selecting the default report settings.
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Figure 17 Reports Tab
The Paragraph section of this tab specifies the default text file that contains the
text to appear on the report as the Paragraph.
Clicking the Edit button opens the file specified in the Filename box in the Text
Editor so that it may be viewed or edited. If there is no file specified in the Filename box the Text Editor is displayed blank and ready for editing.
Clicking the Browse button displays the Windows® Open dialog. The user may
select the file that contains the paragraph text.
The Report Template section of this tab determines the default report template
that will be used when printing a Report of Calibration. If the Use default report template option is selected, MET/TEMP II uses the built-in Report of Calibration template. The Custom report template box and Browse button are
disabled.
MET/TEMP II also allows custom report templates to be used when printing
reports. If the default report template isn’t exactly the type of report required
for your application, contact Hart application specialists for information on obtaining custom report templates designed to your specifications. If a custom report template has been purchased from Hart, the Use custom report template
option allows the user to specify the file that contains the custom report tem-
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plate. The Custom report template box and Browse button are enabled. Click
the Browse button to select the custom report template to use.
MET/TEMP II now comes with two custom Reports of Calibration which are
installed automatically when MET/TEMP II is installed. The custom report
files are installed in the \REPORTS folder and are named PASSFAIL.EXE and
HEATSRC.EXE. For more details on using these custom reports, see Section
11.2, Custom Reports of Calibration.
Note: Custom report template files MUST be located in the \REPORTS
subfolder of the C:\METTEMP2 folder (or the folder where MET/TEMP II was
installed) in order to operate properly.
The Use custom logo check box can be used to specify a custom logo to print
in the upper left corner of the Report of Calibration. This feature supports using
either a BMP of WMF type file to display a company logo or any other graphic
to print on the Report of Calibration. Click the Get Logo button to specify the
file containing the graphic to use.
Note: The default Report of Calibration, the Pass/Fail Report of Calibration,
and the Heat Source Report of Calibration have all been modified to print the
specified logo or graphic in the upper left corner. The Report of Calibration
created by the Coefficients and Tables application has also been modified to
print the specified logo or graphic in the upper left corner. Other custom reports
may not support this feature.
The Report of Calibration Margins and Column Widths section can be used to
customize the margins and the column widths of the Test Equipment table on
the Report of Calibration.
Enter the margins to use for the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right sides of the report
in the appropriate boxes.
Enter the width of each column of the Test Equipment table in the in the appropriate boxes. The total width of the table is calculated and displayed in the
lower right corner.
Select the units of measure to use using the Units drop-down list.
Click the Reset All button to reset all margins and column widths to the default
values.
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Note: The default Report of Calibration, the Pass/Fail Report of Calibration, and the Heat Source Report of Calibration have all been modified to
use the margins and column widths specified. The Report of Calibration
created by the Coefficients and Tables application has also been modified
to use the margins and column widths specified. Other custom reports may
not support this feature.
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3.4.5.1 Text Editor Dialog
The Text Editor dialog allows the user to edit the paragraph or notes to appear
on the Report of Calibration.
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Figure 18 Text Editor Dialog
To open an existing file, click the Open button.
Paragraph and note text files must be saved to a file in order to appear on the
Report of Calibration. To save the text displayed in the text editor to a file, click
the Save As button. To create a new text file, click the New button.
Clicking the OK button closes the Text Editor dialog. You will be prompted to
save any changes made. Clicking the Cancel button closes the Text Editor dialog and aborts any changes made to the text.
3.4.6 User Tab
The User tab is for configuring the default name, company name, and address
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Calibration.
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Figure 19 User Tab
The information on this tab pertains to the technician performing the test and
the technician’s company name and address. This information was entered
when the software was installed but may be changed at any time.
Changing this information only affects calibrations that are performed from
that point on. Calibrations that were performed previously will retain the technician, company name, and address information that was configured at the time
each test started.
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3.4.7 Test Tab
If the link to the MET/TRACK database is active, the Technician name can be
synchronized to the MET/TRACK user name when logging into the database.
For more information, refer to Section 3.4.9, MET/TRACK Tab.
The Test tab is for selecting defaults specific to the test process.
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Figure 20 Test Tab
If the Self-heat test probes (UUTs) before taking readings check box is selected, MET/TEMP II allows the excitation current to run through the test
probe for a period of one minute prior to taking readings. If not selected,
MET/TEMP II bypasses the self-heat step of the test process.
The user is allowed to select the number of measurements to be averaged for
each reading of a test. Once stability is reached at a set-point and the process of
reading each test probe begins, the test probe and the reference probe are sampled the number of times specified here. The test probe readings and reference
probe readings are then averaged to determine the value to be used for the
set-point.
Note: MET/TEMP II uses oversampling, which means that more than the selected number of readings are actually taken. MET/TEMP II then discards the
extra readings and the selected number of readings are averaged to produce the
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values printed on the Report of Calibration. This technique is used to eliminate
potentially bad readings.
The Prompt to calculate coefficients when closing test option determines
whether MET/TEMP II should display a prompt when closing a test to launch
the Coefficients and Tables application to calculate characterization coefficients. This prompt is never displayed after performing heat source
calibrations.
The Take Reference readings in ohms/volts as well as temperature option determines whether MET/TEMP II should take measurements from the reference
probe in raw units (ohms or volts) in addition to temperature at each set-point
for each UUT. This feature was added for custom reporting purposes and
should usually be left unchecked.
Note: The Take Reference readings in ohms/volts as well as temperature
option may not apply to all reference instruments. Also, this feature does
not apply when using the heat source(s) as the reference. Warning messages will appear when starting a test if this feature conflicts with the current test configuration and/or instruments being used.
The Heat Source Calibration Options settings indicate how MET/TEMP II
should operate when calibrating a heat source.
The Write new coefficients to heat source after calibration indicates whether
the new calculated calibration coefficients for the heat source should be written
to the heat source prior to taking readings at the configured As Left set-points
when performing a heat source calibration. If selected, MET/TEMP II writes
and verifies the new coefficients prior to taking As Left data.
The Set-point Override Options settings indicate what MET/TEMP II should do
if the heat source is unable to achieve the Tolerance setting at a particular
set-point. The user may select between the following options:
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• Continue trying until specification is met
• Abort test after time specified below
• Prompt user to override settings after time specified below
• Override settings and continue test after time specified below
The Continue trying until specification is met option is the default. When this
option is selected, MET/TEMP II continually monitors the reference probe
readings until the tolerance specification is met, regardless of how long it takes.
MET/TEMP II does not take readings from the reference probe and UUTs until
this specification is met. Prior to version 3.1 of Calibrate-it, the software behaved this way. This option may be recommended when test requirements are
very strict.
The Abort test after time specified below option allows the user to automatically abort a test if the tolerance specification is not met within a specific time
frame. This time frame can be specified using the How much time should the
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heat source be given? box. The software begins to count down this time approximately one minute after the heat source set-point is changed. This option
may be recommended when the user is attempting to determine the best settings to use for specific set-points.
The Prompt user to override settings after time specified below option causes
MET/TEMP II to display a message box (which pauses the test until the user
clicks the OK button) prompting the user to override the settings for the current
set-point if the tolerance specification is not met within a specific time frame.
This time frame can be specified using the How much time should the heat
source be given? box. MET/TEMP II begins to count down this time approximately one minute after the heat source set-point is changed. The user can
override the current set-point settings by selecting the Stability Override option
from the Calibration menu. This option may be recommended when tests are
not left unattended for long periods of time.
The Override settings and continue test after time specified below option causes
MET/TEMP II to ignore the tolerance specification for the current set-point if
not met within a specific time frame and start taking measurements. This time
frame can be specified using the How much time should the heat source be
given? box. MET/TEMP II begins to count down this time approximately one
minute after the heat source set-point is changed. This option may be recommended when tests are left unattended for long periods of time.
The How much time should the heat source be given? box allows the user to
specify the amount of time that must elapse before the action selected above
occurs. The allowable range is from 1 minute to 120 minutes.
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Note: This time does not apply if the first option is selected.
3.4.8 Fonts & Sizes Tab
The Fonts & Sizes tab is used for selecting the default font names, sizes and
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styles to be used when printing the default Report of Calibration and the custom Reports of Calibration that ship with MET/TEMP II.
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Figure 21 Fonts & Sizes Tab
To set the font that is used when printing the title on the default Report of Calibration and the included custom Reports of Calibration, change the settings in
the Default Report of Calibration Title section. To set the font that is used when
printing the rest of the text (main body) on the default Report of Calibration
and the included custom Reports of Calibration, change the settings in the Default Report of Calibration Body section.
• Select the name of the font to use from the Select the font to use
drop-down list.
• Increase or decrease the size of the font by selecting a setting from the
Font Size drop-down list.
• Change the font style options by checking or unchecking the Bold, Italics
and/or Underline boxes.
• The current settings are displayed in the Example Text box at the bottom
of this tab.
Click the Reset Defaults button to restore the default settings. The default settings are as follows:
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• Title font settings - Times New Roman, 14 point, Bold
• Body font settings - Times New Roman, 10 point
Note: Changing these settings does not change the font settings used on custom
Reports of Calibration that are not included with MET/TEMP II. The changes
are applied only to the default Report of Calibration which is built into
MET/TEMP II and to the custom Reports of Calibration that ship with
MET/TEMP II.
The MET/TRACK tab is used for selecting the default settings for linking to
the MET/TRACK database.
Figure 22 MET/TRACK Tab
The upper right corner of this tab indicates the current link status. If the link to
the MET/TRACK database is currently active, the status indicates LINK AC-
TIVE. If the link is not active, the status indicates LINK INACTIVE.
If the Check if MET/TRACK is installed on startup check box is checked, every time MET/TEMP II is launched, it checks to see if MET/TRACK is installed on the local computer. If so, it makes sure that the version of
MET/TRACK is sufficient for MET/TEMP II to establish the link. If an older
version of MET/TRACK is detected (prior to version 7.0), a message is displayed on startup indicating MET/TRACK must be updated to a later version
before the link can be established. This check box should only be checked to
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allow MET/TEMP II to locate a newly installed version of MET/TRACK. Once
MET/TEMP II has determined that MET/TRACK is or is not installed, this
check box should be unchecked.
If the Enable link to MET/TRACK (always login on startup) check box is
checked, MET/TEMP II will attempt to login to the MET/TRACK database every time MET/TEMP II is launched. If not checked, MET/TEMP II operates as
a stand-alone system.
The following settings only apply when the link to the MET/TRACK database
is active:
If the Synchronize calibration and recalibration dates with MET/TRACK check
box is checked, MET/TEMP II will read in the calibration and recalibration
dates (where applicable) for each instrument from the MET/TRACK database
and update the MET/TEMP II database.
If the Synchronize instrument description with MET/TRACK check box is
checked, MET/TEMP II will also read in the description for each instrument
from the MET/TRACK database and update the MET/TEMP II database.
If the Synchronize technician name with MET/TRACK user name check box is
checked, every time a user logs into the MET/TRACK database from
MET/TEMP II, the current MET/TEMP II technician name (as found on the
User tab) is checked against the full name of the MET/TRACK user. If the
names do not match, the Technician name in MET/TEMP II is updated automatically. If this check box is not checked, a prompt is displayed to allow the
user to choose whether or not to synchronize the names.
If the Automatically export calibration data (do not prompt) when closing test
check box is checked, calibration data is automatically exported to the
MET/TRACK database when the Close Test option in the File menu is selected.
If this check box is not checked, a prompt will be displayed to confirm exporting calibration data to the MET/TRACK database.
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Note: If the user chooses to launch the Coefficients and Tables application to
calculate characterization coefficients when prompted, the calibration data will
NOT be automatically exported to the MET/TRACK database when the test is
closed. Select the Export Calibration Data to MET/TRACK option from the
Utilities menu after all coefficients are calculated to export the calibration data
with the coefficients.
The next few options are used to indicate the setting for the Pass field in the
calibration summary record when calibration data is exported to the
MET/TRACK database.
For temperature vs. temperature data, there are two options:
• Prompt for tolerance and determine Pass field setting automatically
• Always set Pass field to
If the first option is selected, the first time a set of calibration data is exported,
the Tolerances dialog is displayed for each UUT. The user is allowed to enter
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the tolerance at each set-point for that UUT. The tolerance is then recorded in
the MET/TEMP II database and the Pass field setting is determined based on
whether the calculated error at each set-point falls within the entered tolerance.
If the error at each set-point for a UUT is less than the entered tolerance at that
set-point for that UUT, the Pass field for that UUT is set to “Y”. If the error at
any set-point exceeds the tolerance, the Pass field is set to “N” for that UUT.
If the Always set Pass field to option is selected, the Pass field will always be
set to the selected setting. Use the drop-down list to choose the Pass field
setting.
For temperature vs. resistance or temperature vs. voltage calibration data, use
the When exporting other calibration data, set Pass field to option. The Pass
field will always be set to the selected setting. Use the drop-down list to choose
the Pass field setting.
The Write the following comment to all Calibration Summary records (C2329)
box allows the user to enter any note, comment or remark that should be written to the C2329 field of the calibration summary record when calibration data
is exported to MET/TRACK. This field is limited to 44 characters. Leave this
box blank if you do not wish to write anything to the C2329 field.
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The SmartSwitch tab is used for selecting the type of SmartSwitch being used
with MET/TEMP II.
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Figure 23 SmartSwitch Tab
Select the 8 port SmartSwitch option if the SmartSwitch being used has 8
25-pin ports and looks like the switch indicated in the diagram.
Select the 6 port SmartSwitch option if the SmartSwitch being used has six
9-pin ports and looks like the switch indicated in the diagram.
Note: The selection of the SmartSwitch type determines how many
SmartSwitch ports are listed in the SmartSwitch port drop-down lists on the
configuration dialogs. It also determines the diagram displayed when the Check
Port button is clicked on the Communications Port Configuration dialog. The 8
port and 6 port SmartSwitches are compatible with each other and either should
work regardless of the selection on this tab.
3.5 Setup Printer
Selecting the Setup Printer option displays the Print Setup dialog that allows
the user to select the default printer to which Reports of Calibration should be
printed. If you are using the default report template, the Orientation must be set
to Portrait. The Paper Size should be set to Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in.
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Print Report
Selecting the Print Report option displays the Print Test Report dialog.
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Figure 24 Print Test Report Dialog
To print a report for a test probe, you must select either a test number or a
model number on which to base the test probe selection.
If the test number option is selected, a list of test numbers becomes available.
Once a test number is selected, the probe model numbers and serial numbers
appear below. From the list entitled Select probes, select the probe model number and serial number.
If the model number option is selected, a list of probe model numbers becomes
available. Once a model number is selected, probe serial numbers and test numbers appear below. From the list entitled Select probes, select the probe test
number and serial number.
Select the test probes in the Select probes list. A probe may be deselected in the
same manner.
If the Print all reports for this test number check box is selected, a Report of
Calibration is printed for each of the test probes listed. If not selected, reports
are printed only for the highlighted test probes in the Select probes list.
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If the Preview report check box is selected, the report is displayed in the Print
Preview window. If the Preview report check box is not selected, the report is
sent directly to the printer.
If a test is invalid, meaning all of the required data to create a Report of Calibration does not exist in the database, a message is displayed and the report
cannot be printed. Selecting the Maintain Test Results option in the Utilities
menu provides information for validating tests.
Figure 67 on page 137 shows an example of the Default Report of Calibration
produced by MET/TEMP II. The exact layout of this report depends on how
the test was performed and the type of data collected. If there is more information than will fit on one page, additional pages are automatically generated.
The lower portion of this dialog determines the report template that will be
used when printing a Report or Calibration. If the Use default report template
option is selected, MET/TEMP II uses the built-in Report of Calibration template. The Custom report template box and Browse button are disabled.
MET/TEMP II also allows custom report templates to be used when printing
reports. If the default report template isn’t exactly the type of report required
for your application, contact Hart application specialists for information on obtaining custom report templates designed to your specifications. If a custom report template has been purchased from Hart, the Use custom report template
option allows the user to specify the file that contains the custom report template. The Custom report template box and Browse button are enabled. Click
the Browse button to select the custom report template to use, then click the
Print button to launch the custom report template.
MET/TEMP II now comes with two custom Reports of Calibration which are
installed automatically when MET/TEMP II is installed. The custom report
files are installed in the \REPORTS folder and are named PASSFAIL.EXE and
HEATSRC.EXE. For more details on using these custom reports, see Section
11.2, Custom Reports of Calibration.
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Note: Custom report template files MUST be located in the \REPORTS
subfolder of the C:\METTEMP2 folder (or the folder where MET/TEMP II was
installed) in order to operate properly.
Click the Fonts & Sizes button to specify the names, sizes and styles of the
fonts to be used when printing the default Report of Calibration and the custom
Reports of Calibration that ship with MET/TEMP II. Clicking the Fonts &
Sizes button displays the Defaults dialog with the Fonts & Sizes tab selected.
The font settings can be changed to produce a more customized look to the Report of Calibration or to keep the Report of Calibration from printing on more
than a single page.
Note: The Fonts & Sizes options only apply to the default Report of Calibration and to the custom Reports of Calibration that are included with
MET/TEMP II.
The Browse button allows a custom report template file to be selected. Custom
report templates can be designed to meet your specific needs. Contact Hart ap-
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plication specialists for more information on ordering a custom report for
MET/TEMP II.
Click the Print button to print the Report of Calibration for the selected probes
if the Use default report template option is selected, or to run the custom report
template if the Use custom report template option is selected.
Click the Cancel button to close this dialog.
Selecting the Recall Saved Report option allows previously saved report files to
be opened, viewed, and printed from the Print Preview window.
For more information on the Print Preview window and report files, see Section
16, Print Preview Window.
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3.9
Close Test
Selecting the Close Test option closes the current calibration test. This option is
enabled only after a test has completed or been aborted.
Exit
Selecting the Exit option exits MET/TEMP II. If any changes were made to the
configuration, the user is prompted to save the current configuration. The current configuration is always saved upon exit to the file 9938LAST.CFG.
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4 Configuration Menu
The Configuration menu provides options for installation of instrument drivers,
setting up test equipment, and displaying current configuration information.
Figure 25 Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu
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4.1
Install Drivers
Selecting the Install Drivers option displays the Install Drivers dialog. This dialog can also be displayed by clicking the Drivers button on the Reference Readout Configuration, Reference Module Configuration, Scanner Configuration,
Scanner Modules Configuration or Heat Source configuration dialogs.
Figure 26 Install Drivers Dialog
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4.1.1 Adding Drivers
The Install Drivers dialog allows the communications drivers to be installed for
the reference readout, reference module, scanner, scanner modules, and heat
sources.
Installing a driver for an instrument allows the software to display that instrument as a choice in the Model number drop-down list on the Reference Readout, Reference Module, Scanner, Scanner Modules, and Heat Source
Configuration dialogs. By the same token, uninstalling a driver removes that instrument from the Model number drop-down list. To keep the Model number
drop-down list short, only install drivers for the instruments that are to be used.
The Available drivers list shows all drivers available for the type of driver selected. The Installed drivers list shows all drivers currently installed.
To install (add) drivers, follow the instructions below:
1. Select the type of drivers to install.
2. To install all drivers, click the Add All > button.
or
To install selected drivers, select the drivers in the Available drivers list.
Click the Add button. Multiple drivers can be selected by holding down
the <CTRL> key while selecting drivers to install.
3. If a driver for an instrument is already installed, a message is displayed
asking for confirmation to replace the currently installed driver.
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4.1.2 Removing Drivers
To uninstall (remove) drivers, follow the instructions below:
1. Select the type of drivers to uninstall.
2. To uninstall all drivers, click the < Remove All button.
or
To uninstall selected drivers, select the drivers in the Installed drivers list.
Click the Remove button. Multiple drivers can be selected by holding
down the <CTRL> key while selecting drivers to uninstall.
Clicking the OK button closes the Install Drivers dialog. Clicking the Cancel
button will ignore any changes made and close the Install Drivers dialog.
4.2
Selecting the COM Port option displays the Communications Port Configuration dialog. This dialog can also be displayed by clicking the COM Port button
on the Equipment Info dialog.
COM Port
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4.2.1 Communications Port Configuration Dialog
The Communications Port Configuration dialog allows the COM port to be selected.
Configuration Menu
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Figure 27 Communications Port Configuration Dialog
The Enable communications during configuration check box is provided to enable verifying communications with test equipment during the configuration
process. The default state of this check box is determined by the state of the
Enable communications during configuration check box on the Setup tab of the
Defaults dialog.
The drop-down list contains a list of all of the available COM ports. If a port is
being used by another device, the port will not appear in the drop-down list. If
there are no ports available, a message will be displayed and this software will
not be able to perform a test.
After selecting the COM port, click the Check Port button to verify communications. The Check SmartSwitch dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.2.2,
Check SmartSwitch Dialog, for more details.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
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The Check SmartSwitch dialog is displayed when the Check Port button is selected on the Communications Port Configuration dialog.
Figure 28 Check SmartSwitch Dialog - 6-port SmartSwitch Selected
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This dialog displays a graphic representing the SmartSwitch box. The graphic
displayed depends on the currently selected SmartSwitch type. To change the
SmartSwitch type, refer to Section 3.4.10, SmartSwitch Tab.
This dialog displays a graphic representing the SmartSwitch box. While this dialog is displayed, commands are sent to the SmartSwitch box to change the active port (A to H). Make sure the LEDs on the SmartSwitch are activating as
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indicated on the dialog. If the LEDs on the SmartSwitch are not activating as
indicated, click No. Otherwise, click Yes.
Figure 29 Check SmartSwitch Dialog - 8-Port SmartSwitch Selected
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When checking the communications, make sure the SmartSwitch and any applicable instruments are connected using the appropriate cables. Refer to Section 1.8, Connection of Instruments, for more information.
4.3
Selecting the Reference option displays the Reference Readout Configuration
dialog. This dialog can also be displayed by clicking the Reference button on
the Equipment Info dialog.
Reference
4.3.1 Reference Readout Configuration Dialog
The Reference Readout Configuration dialog is used to select the instrument
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used as the reference readout instrument, or the instrument to which the reference probe is connected.
Figure 30 Reference Readout Configuration Dialog
The Enable communications during configuration check box is provided to enable verifying communications with test equipment during the configuration
process. The default state of this check box is determined by the state of the
Enable communications during configuration check box on the Setup tab of the
Defaults dialog.
The Use Heat Sources as reference check box is provided for specifying that a
reference readout and reference probe are not needed because the sensor(s) in
the heat source(s) will be used as the reference probe. When this check box is
selected, no further reference configuration is required on this dialog and all
other controls are disabled. Click the OK button to close this dialog.
Note: When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, this check box
must be checked! Click Yes when asked if a heat source is to be calibrated.
Select the reference readout model number using the drop-down list. If the appropriate model number does not appear on the list, click the Drivers button to
install the driver for the reference readout instrument. Refer to Section 4.1, Install Drivers, for more information on installing drivers. The manufacturer and
description information is filled in automatically when a model is selected.
For certain reference readouts such as the Models 1575 and 1590 Super Thermometers, MET/TEMP II allows the reference probe to be connected either to
a main channel or to a multiplexer channel. If one of these instruments is se-
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lected as the reference readout, a prompt is displayed asking if the channel to
which the reference probe is connected is a main channel or a multiplexer channel. Select the appropriate response based on the configuration of your reference instrument. If the reference probe is connected to a multiplexer channel,
the Module button is enabled and the multiplexer must be configured. Otherwise, the Ref. Probe button is enabled.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
If the serial number was not selected from the drop-down list, the Calibration
date and Recalibration date must be entered. These boxes are disabled if the selected instrument does not require calibration.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog is selected, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before the instrument can be used.
Select the SmartSwitch port to which the instrument is connected using the
SmartSwitch port drop-down list. If the instrument is connected and powered
up at this time, make sure the Enable communications during configuration
check box is selected and click the Check Port button. MET/TEMP II will attempt to establish communications with the instrument. If MET/TEMP II is not
able to communicate with the instrument, an error message is displayed. Otherwise, a message is displayed stating communication was established with the
instrument.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this instrument. An in-
ventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this instrument before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If the
calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will au-
tomatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number, and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the description, and calibration and recalibration dates may be
synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset
cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
If enabled, click the Module button to configure the module or multiplexer to
which the reference probe is connected. The Reference Module Configuration
dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.3.2, Reference Module Configuration
Dialog, for more details.
Otherwise, click the Ref. Probe button to configure the reference probe information. The Reference Probe Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.3.3, Reference Probe Configuration Dialog, for more details.
The Drivers button allows the user to install instrument drivers. If there are no
models available in the Model number drop-down list, you must install drivers
by clicking the Drivers button.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
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Note: The reference readout, reference module (if applicable), and reference
probe must be configured to start a calibration test.
4.3.2 Reference Module Configuration Dialog
The Reference Module Configuration dialog is displayed when the Module button on the Reference Readout Configuration dialog is clicked. This dialog is
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only applicable when the selected reference readout instrument requires the use
of modules or a multiplexer.
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Figure 31 Reference Module Configuration Dialog
When the Module button is clicked on the Reference Readout Configuration dialog and the Enable communications during configuration check box is selected, MET/TEMP II attempts to query the selected reference readout
instrument, when possible, to determine what modules are attached. If successful, MET/TEMP II ensures that the proper drivers are installed for the modules
or multiplexer.
Select the reference module model number using the Model number drop-down
list. If the model number needed does not appear in the list, click the Drivers
button to install the driver for the module or multiplexer. The manufacturer and
description information is filled in automatically when a model is selected.
Note: If the reference readout is a model 1560 and there is more than one module with the same model number as the module to which the reference probe is
connected, MET/TEMP II always assumes that the first module (closest to the
base unit) with that model number is being used as the reference module.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
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If the serial number was not selected from the drop-down list, the Calibration
date and Recalibration date must be entered. These boxes are disabled if the selected module or multiplexer does not require calibration.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog is selected, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before the instrument can be used.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this instrument. An in-
ventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this instrument before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If the
calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will au-
tomatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the description, calibration and recalibration dates may be synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click Yes
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number, and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
Click the Ref. Probe button to configure the reference probe information. The
Reference Probe Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.3.3, Reference Probe Configuration Dialog, for more details.
The Drivers button allows the user to install instrument drivers. If there are no
models available in the Model number drop-down list, you must install drivers
by clicking the Drivers button.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
4.3.3 Reference Probe Configuration Dialog
The Reference Probe Configuration dialog is displayed when the Ref. Probe
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button on the Reference Readout Configuration dialog or on the Reference
Module Configuration dialog is clicked.
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Figure 32 Reference Probe Configuration Dialog
The reference probe type must be selected before any other information can be
entered. The reference probe type defaults to the probe type selected on the
Setup tab of the Defaults dialog. If the default probe type is not one of the
available probe types for the selected reference readout (or reference module),
then this box is left blank and must be selected from the available choices.
Select the reference probe model number using the Model number drop-down
list. The manufacturer and description information is filled in automatically
when a model is selected. If the appropriate model number does not appear on
the list, enter the model number in the Model number box. Enter the manufacturer and description for the reference probe in the Manufacturer and Description boxes. MET/TEMP II records model numbers, manufacturer, and
description information to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and
over.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
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If the serial number was not selected from the drop-down list, the Calibration
date and Recalibration date must be entered.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box is selected on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before this
reference probe can be used.
Select the channel of the reference readout instrument or reference module (or
multiplexer) to which the reference probe is connected using the Channel
drop-down list. For reference modules or multiplexers, the channel selection is
with respect to that module or multiplexer.
Important: When using the Hydra series dataloggers with a 4-wire probe,
select the first channel that the probe is connected to. For example, if the
probe is connected to channels 1 and 11, select channel 1 in the channel
drop-down list.
Select the report units for the reference probe using the Report units drop-down
list. The possible choices are:
• C
• F
• K
Enter the minimum and maximum range of the reference probe in the Min.
temperature and Max. temperature boxes. The minimum temperature defaults
to -330 and the maximum temperature defaults to 2650 when entering a new
probe.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this probe. An inven-
tory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this probe before
MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! A current calibration
record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will
automatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number, and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the description and calibration and recalibration dates may be
synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset
cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number, and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
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4.4
Selecting the Scanner option displays the Scanner Configuration dialog. This
dialog can also be displayed by clicking the Scanner button on the Equipment
Info dialog.
Scanner
4.4.1 Scanner Configuration Dialog
The Scanner Configuration dialog is used to select the instrument to which the
test probes are connected.
Figure 33 Scanner Configuration Dialog
The Enable communications during configuration check box is provided to enable verifying communications with test equipment during the configuration
process. The default state of this check box is determined by the state of the
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Enable communications during configuration check box on the Setup tab of the
Defaults dialog.
When calibrating test probes that cannot be connected to a scanner (such as
Liquid in Glass thermometers) or probes that cannot be detached from a process control system, or if a scanner instrument that MET/TEMP II does not
support is to be used, select the Do not use scanner – prompt to manually enter
all readings check box. This feature disables the use of the scanner instrument
to automate the collection of readings from the test probes. The user will be
prompted to manually enter all test probe readings at the appropriate times during a test.
For certain scanner instruments supported by MET/TEMP II such as the
Models 1575 and 1590 Super Thermometers, MET/TEMP II allows the test
probe(s) to be connected either to a main channel or to a multiplexer channel. If
one of these instruments is selected as the reference readout, a prompt is displayed asking if the test probes are connected to main channels or multiplexer
channels. Select the appropriate response based on the configuration of your
scanner instrument. If the test probes are connected to multiplexer channels, the
Modules button is enabled and the multiplexer(s) must be configured. Otherwise, the Test Probes button is enabled.
MET/TEMP II also supports using single-channel thermometer readouts such
as the Models 1502, 1503 and 1504 “Tweener” thermometer readouts and the
Models 1521 and 1522 handheld thermometer readouts to be used as the scanner instrument to calibrate a single test probe.
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Note: When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, the scanner instrument acts as the reference instrument and the test probe acts as the reference
probe. Refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source Calibrations, for more information on configuring MET/TEMP II to perform heat source calibrations.
Select the scanner model number using the Model number drop-down list. If
the model number needed does not appear on the list, click the Drivers button
to install the driver for the scanner instrument. Refer to Section 4.1, Install
Drivers, for more information on installing drivers. The manufacturer and description information is filled in automatically when a model is selected.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates, and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
If the serial number was not selected from the drop-down list, the Calibration
date and Recalibration date must be entered. These boxes will be disabled if the
selected instrument does not require calibration.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box is selected on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before the instrument can be used.
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Select the SmartSwitch port to which the instrument is connected using the
SmartSwitch port drop-down list. If the instrument is connected and powered
up at this time, make sure the Enable communications during configuration
check box is selected and click the Check Port button. MET/TEMP II will attempt to establish communications with the instrument. If MET/TEMP II is not
able to communicate with the instrument, an error message is displayed. Otherwise, a message is displayed stating communication was established with the
instrument.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this instrument. An in-
ventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this instrument before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If the
calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will au-
tomatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number, and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the description, and calibration and recalibration dates may be
synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset
cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click
YestolaunchMET/TRACKtocreateormodifyassetrecordsorclickNoto
edit the information in MET/TEMP II.
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number, and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
If enabled, click the Modules button to configure the modules or multiplexers
to which the test probes are connected. The Scanner Module Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.4.2, Scanner Module Configuration Dialog,
for more details.
Otherwise, click the Test Probes button to configure the test probe information.
The Test Probe Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 5.4.1, Test
Probe Configuration Dialog, for more details.
Note: The Test Probes button is not shown on this dialog when MET/TEMP II
is being configured to calibrate a heat source.
The Drivers button allows the user to install instrument drivers. If there are no
models available in the Model number drop-down list, you must install drivers
by clicking the Drivers button.
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Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
Note: The scanner and scanner module (if applicable) must be configured to
start a calibration test.
The Scanner Module Configuration dialog is displayed when the Modules button on the Scanner Configuration dialog is clicked. This dialog is only applicable when the selected scanner instrument requires the use of modules or
multiplexers.
Figure 34 Scanner Module Configuration Dialog
The Scanner Module Configuration dialog is displayed when the Modules button is clicked on the Scanner Configuration dialog.
If the Enable communications during configuration check box is selected when
the Modules button is clicked on the Scanner Configuration dialog,
MET/TEMP II attempts to query the selected scanner instrument (when possible) to determine what scanner modules are attached. If successful,
MET/TEMP II ensures that the proper drivers are installed for the modules or
multiplexer and the tabs on the Scanner Module Configuration dialog are automatically configured accordingly. Otherwise, Defaults each of the tabs to #1,
#2, etc. and the module model numbers must be configured manually.
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All scanner modules are initially disabled by default. To use a module, it must
be enabled. To enable a scanner module, select the tab of the module to enable,
then select the Scanner module is used for the test check box. Once a scanner
module is enabled, the Model number box is enabled.
Select the scanner module model number using the Model number drop-down
list. If the required model number does not appear on the list, click the Drivers
button to install the driver for the scanner module or multiplexer. Refer to Section 4.1, Install Drivers, for more information on installing drivers. The manufacturer and description information is filled in automatically when a model is
selected. The model number is also displayed on the tab.
Note: The scanner modules must be entered in the same order as they are attached to the scanner instrument. If a particular scanner module is not to be
used, it still needs to be configured to act as a place holder. This is done by selecting the Scanner module is used for the test check box, selecting the model
number, then unchecking the check box.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates, and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog is selected, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before the instrument can be used.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this instrument. An in-
ventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this instrument before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If the
calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will au-
tomatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
Defaults dialog, the description, calibration and recalibration dates may be synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click Yes
tolaunchMET/TRACKtocreateormodifyassetrecordsorclickNotoeditthe
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Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number, and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
Click the Test Probes button to configure the test probes. The Test Probe Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 5.4.1, Test Probe Configuration
Dialog, for more details.
Note: The Test Probes button is not shown on this dialog when MET/TEMP II
is being configured to calibrate a heat source.
The Drivers button allows the user to install instrument drivers. If there are no
models available in the Model number drop-down list, you must install drivers
by clicking the Drivers button.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
4.5
Heat Sources
Selecting the Heat Sources option displays the Heat Source Configuration dialog. This dialog can also be displayed by clicking the Heat Sources button on
the Equipment Info dialog.
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4.5.1 Heat Source Configuration Dialog
The Heat Source Configuration dialog is used to select the instrument(s) to use
as heat sources.
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Figure 35 Heat Source Configuration Dialog
MET/TEMP II can use up to four heat sources to perform a calibration.
MET/TEMP II expects the reference probe and all test probes to be placed in
one heat source at a time. MET/TEMP II only supports a single reference
probe, therefore only one heat source can be used at a time. Multiple heat
sources can be used to increase the possible temperature range of a calibration.
When configuring the set-points for the calibration, each set-point must be assigned to a heat source. When using more than one heat source, the software
prompts the user throughout the calibration process to move the reference
probe and the test probes to the appropriate heat source.
Note: When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, only one heat
source can be configured. Refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source Calibrations, for more information on configuring MET/TEMP II to perform heat
source calibrations.
The Enable communications during configuration check box is provided to enable verifying communications with test equipment during the configuration
process. The default state of this check box is determined by the state of the
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Enable communications during configuration check box on the Setup tab of the
Defaults dialog.
The Use heat sources as reference check box specifies that the heat source(s)
entered are to be used as the reference (the sensor(s) in the heat source(s) act as
the reference probe). When using the heat source(s) as the reference, the calibration and recalibration dates are required.
When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, the Use heat sources as
reference check box must be checked. This enables the Calibrate heat source
check box. To calibrate a heat source, select the Calibrate heat source check
box. When this feature is enabled, only one heat source can be configured. Refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source Calibrations, for more information
on configuring MET/TEMP II to perform heat source calibrations. When configuring MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, the calibration interval box
and Customer button are displayed and the calibration and recalibration date
boxes are hidden.
If not calibrating a heat source, select the number of heat sources to be used.
The maximum number of heat sources is four. The number of tabs displayed
corresponds to the number of heat sources selected.
Select the tab for the first heat source.
Heat source model numbers must be selected from the Model number
drop-down list. The manufacturer and description information is filled in automatically when a model is selected. The model number is also displayed on the
tab. If the selected model is a Hart 9112 or 9113 furnace, the controller address
box is displayed.
If the heat source is external (which means MET/TEMP II does not communicate with the heat source), select External from the Model number drop-down
list. The External Heat Source Model dialog is displayed. Enter the model number of the external heat source and click OK.
Figure 36 External Heat Source Model dialog
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When using MET/TEMP II to perform a calibration using only fixed-point
cells, the Fixed-Point heat source driver must be setup as a heat source. No
other heat source drivers need to be setup. When mixing fixed-points with comparison points, the Fixed-Point heat source driver may optionally be setup, but
is not required.
Next, select the serial number from the Serial number drop-down list or enter
the serial number in the Serial number box if it has not been entered previously.
MET/TEMP II records serial numbers, calibration dates and recalibration dates
to avoid having the user reenter the same data over and over.
The Calibration and Recalibration date information is only required if the Use
Heat Sources as reference check box is selected. Otherwise, this information is
optional.
If the recalibration date has passed and the Show recalibration date notification
messages check box on the Setup tab of the Defaults dialog is selected, the user
is warned and must change the calibration and recalibration dates before the instrument can be used.
Select the SmartSwitch port to which the instrument is connected using the
SmartSwitch port drop-down list. If the instrument is connected and powered
up at this time, make sure the Enable communications during configuration
check box is selected and click the Check Port button. MET/TEMP II will attempt to establish communications with the instrument. If MET/TEMP II is not
able to communicate with the instrument, an error message is displayed. Otherwise, a message is displayed stating communication was established with the
instrument. The SmartSwitch port box is disabled if the selected model number
is External or Fixed-Point.
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Note: For dual-well heat sources such as the Model 9009 dry-well, each well
must be configured as a separate heat source (Model 9009C and Model 9009H)
with both heat sources assigned to the same SmartSwitch port. MET/TEMP II
allows the same SmartSwitch port to be assigned to more than one instrument
for dual well heat sources.
The Controller address is used only when the selected heat source is a Hart
9112 or 9113 furnace. The controller used in these instruments requires a
2-digit address when communicating through the serial port. Enter the controller address in the Controller address box. For more details, see the Model 9112
or 9113 User’s Guide.
When the MET/TRACK link is active, the MT Asset number box is displayed.
This box indicates the asset number that is assigned to this instrument. An in-
ventory record must exist in the MET/TRACK database for this instrument before MET/TEMP II can use it to perform calibrations! If the
calibration and recalibration dates are required, a current calibration record must also exist in the MET/TRACK database. MET/TEMP II will au-
tomatically attempt to locate the records in the MET/TRACK database when
the model, serial number, and manufacturer information have been entered. If
the asset number is found, MET/TEMP II displays the asset number in the MT
Asset number box. Depending on the settings on the MET/TRACK tab of the
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Defaults dialog, the description and calibration and recalibration dates may be
synchronized with the information in the MET/TRACK database. If the asset
cannot be found in the MET/TRACK database, a message is displayed. Click
YestolaunchMET/TRACKtocreateormodifyassetrecordsorclickNoto
edit the information in MET/TEMP II.
Important: When MET/TEMP II attempts to locate an asset in the
MET/TRACK database, the model, serial number and manufacturer information must be an EXACT (case-insensitive) match! If the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II does not match the manufacturer information in MET/TRACK, you may need to modify the manufacturer information in the MET/TRACK inventory record in order for MET/TEMP II to
locate it. Where applicable, you may be able to modify the manufacturer
information in MET/TEMP II.
Click the Range button to change the useable temperature range and to set a
cool-down temperature for the selected heat source. The Temperature Range
Configuration dialog is displayed. Refer to Section 4.5.2, Temperature Range
Configuration, for more details.
When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, the Test Calibration
Compatibility button is enabled. Clicking this button tests the selected heat
source to make sure it can be calibrated by MET/TEMP II. Some older models
of heat sources do not support the commands necessary for MET/TEMP II to
perform the calibration successfully. The heat source must be connected and
powered up to perform the compatibility test. If the test is successful, a success
message will be displayed. If a communication error message is displayed, the
connected heat source cannot be calibrated by MET/TEMP II.
If calibrating the heat source, enter the calibration interval in the box provided.
If the link to MET/TRACK is active, the calibration interval should be filled in
automatically when the asset number is located.
If calibrating the heat source, click the Customer button to configure the customer information for this heat source.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
Note: The heat source information is required and must be entered to start a
calibration test. If you are using a Hart instrument as a heat source, set the
scan, hold mode, and program control to OFF (where applicable) and set the
cut-out value to a temperature higher than the maximum set-point for the heat
source before starting a test. Also, the user should be aware of the approach setting. See the instrument’s User’s Guide for details on setting these functions.
4.5.2 Temperature Range Configuration Dialog
The Temperature Range Configuration dialog is displayed when the Range button on the Heat Source Configuration dialog is clicked. This dialog is used to
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specify the useable temperature range and to specify a cool-down temperature
for the selected heat source.
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Figure 37 Temperature Range Configuration Dialog
The minimum and maximum temperatures for the selected heat source default
to the minimum and maximum temperatures that the heat source is capable of
reaching. These values can be changed to extend or limit the range that this
heat source is to be used for during the calibration process. When configuring
set-points, each set-point must be assigned to a heat source. The temperature
range settings on this dialog can be used to restrict which set-points can be assigned to the selected heat source.
Note: Although MET/TEMP II allows the temperature range for any heat
source to be extended beyond its default temperature range, be aware that many
heat sources will not accept set-points that are outside the default temperature
range. This feature should only be used to restrict the temperature range for a
heat source.
When the External or Fixed-Point heat source drivers are selected, the temperature range defaults to –330 to 2650 degrees. These values can be changed if
desired.
To change the minimum or maximum temperature for the selected heat source,
enter the new value in the appropriate box or use the up/down buttons to
change the value.
The cool-down temperature setting allows the user to specify a temperature to
set the selected heat source to when MET/TEMP II no longer requires that heat
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source during the calibration process. This feature can be used to prevent a heat
source from running overnight at high temperatures or to save time by setting
the heat source to the first set-point that this heat source uses for the calibration
following the current calibration. To enable this feature, select the Set heat
source to cool-down temperature after using check box and enter the cool-down
temperature into the box provided.
Clicking the OK button accepts the selected settings and closes this dialog.
Clicking the Cancel button ignores any changes made and closes this dialog.
4.6
Selecting the Equipment Info option displays the Equipment Info dialog.
Equipment Info
4.6.1 Equipment Info Dialog
The Equipment Info dialog shows a graphical representation of the current instrument configuration and provides access to the various configuration
dialogs.
Figure 38 Equipment Info Dialog
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The Equipment Info dialog indicates which configuration steps still need to be
completed before a test can be started. All incomplete steps are indicated in red
text. When the configuration of a step is complete, the text turns black.
The test equipment, set-points, and test probes can all be configured through
this dialog. To configure the test equipment, set-points, and test probes follow
the steps indicated by the Step n labels.
1. The communications port can be configured by clicking the COM Port
button. Refer to Section 4.2, COM Port, for more details. The box on the
right side of the COM Port button displays the currently selected COM
Port.
2. The reference readout, reference module (if applicable) and reference
probe can be configured by clicking the Reference button. Refer to Section 4.3, Reference, for more details. The box below the Reference button displays the current reference readout, reference module (if
applicable) and reference probe configuration information.
3. The scanner and scanner modules (if applicable) can be configured by
clicking the Scanner button. Refer to Section 4.4, Scanner, for more details. The box below the Scanner button displays the current scanner and
scanner module (if applicable) configuration information.
4. The heat sources can be configured by clicking the Heat Sources button.
Refer to Section 4.5, Heat Sources, for more details. The box below the
Heat Sources button displays the current heat source configuration
information.
5. The Set-points button can be used to configure the set-points for the calibration test. Refer to Section 5.1, Set-points, for more details.
6. The Test Probes button can be used to configure the test probes to calibrate. Refer to Section 5.4, Test Probes, for more details.
Double-clicking on an instrument icon also displays the appropriate dialog for
configuring the instruments.
If the ambient conditions logger icon appears next to the PC icon, this indicates
the ambient conditions are configured to be queried from a Model 1620/5020A
‘DewK’ Thermohygrometer throughout the testing period. These settings are
configured on the General tab of the MET/TEMP II Defaults dialog. If this icon
is not displayed, the ambient conditions are entered manually on the Test Information dialog before the test starts.
An existing instrument configuration file (.CFG) can be opened from this dialog by clicking the Open button.
The current instrument configuration can be saved by clicking the Save As button. All current selections pertaining to the communications port, reference,
scanner, and heat sources are saved to the instrument configuration file (.CFG).
The set-points and the test probe configuration information are not saved in this
configuration file, but can be saved into their own configuration files by click-
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ing the Save As buttons from the Set-point Configuration dialog and Test Probe
Configuration dialog respectively.
Clicking the Start Test button closes this dialog and causes MET/TEMP II to
validate the current configuration information. If the current configuration is
complete, the calibration process will start immediately. Otherwise, a message
is displayed indicating that some configuration information is missing and the
calibration process cannot be started yet. Clicking the Close button closes this
dialog.
Note: Closing this dialog does not discard the current configuration.
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The Calibration menu provides options for setting up the calibration set-points,
viewing the status of the set-points, adjusting the uncertainties, setting up the
test probes, starting and stopping the calibration test, pausing and resuming the
calibration test, and overriding the stability settings for the current set-point.
Figure 39 Calibration Menu
Calibration Menu
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5.1
Set-points
Selecting the Set-points option displays the Set-point Configuration dialog.
This dialog can also be displayed by clicking the Set-points button on the
Equipment Info dialog.
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5.1.1 Set-point Configuration Dialog
The Set-point Configuration dialog is used to configure the set-points to use for
the calibration.
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Figure 40 Set-point Configuration Dialog
Up to 40 set-points can be configured. MET/TEMP II allows set-points to be
set to 2 decimal places of precision. Most Hart heat sources can handle 2 decimal places. Some heat sources, however, cannot. The set-points for the Model
9112 and 9113 furnaces are always rounded to the nearest degree.
Set-points are entered in the same temperature scale (C or F) as the heat
sources and reference scale. To change this scale, refer to Section 6, Scale
Menu. The default value for this scale can be changed on the Setup tab of the
Defaults dialog.
Set-points appear in the list in the order in which they will be used during the
test.
By selecting a set-point in the set-point list, the set-point value, window, tolerance, duration, and uncertainty associated with that set-point appear in the appropriate boxes. If more than one heat source can be used for the set-point, all
heat sources that the set-point could be assigned to are displayed. If the selected
heat source is a bath, the Enable proportional band check box is displayed. If
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this check box is selected, the Proportional band box is enabled. If not selected,
the Proportional band box is disabled.
A set-point is defined as the temperature that the reference probe should be
reading before MET/TEMP II begins taking measurements from the reference
probe and the test probes. Every comparison set-point must be assigned to one
of the configured heat sources. When the test processes a set-point, the reference probe and all test probes must be placed in the selected heat source for
that set-point. MET/TEMP II prompts the user at the appropriate time to place
all probes in the required heat source.
Fixed-point set-points are not assigned to a heat source.
Set-points can be generated automatically by clicking the Auto-Generate
Set-points button or inserted into the set-point list manually by clicking the Insert Set-Point or Insert Fixed-Point buttons. Set-points can be removed from the
set-points list by clicking the Remove Set-point or Remove All Set-points buttons. Each of these processes is explained in detail in the following sections.
Each set-point has its own window, tolerance, duration, uncertainty, and proportional band settings that can be set independent from the other set-points.
The window and tolerance settings are not applicable to fixed-point set-points.
MET/TEMP II uses some of these parameters to determine when measurements
can begin. Refer to Figure 41, Example of Duration, Tolerance and Window
Settings.
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Figure 41 Example of Duration, Tolerance, and Window Settings
The window parameter defines the desired accuracy to the set-point value (allowable difference between the set-point and the reference probe reading). The
reference probe must be within the value of the window parameter of the
set-point value before MET/TEMP II will begin taking measurements. The actual set-point of the heat source may be adjusted automatically in order to bring
the reference probe readings within this window. For External heat sources,
MET/TEMP II prompts the user to adjust the heat source set-point manually, if
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necessary. Because fixed-point set-points do not use a heat source, the window
parameter does not apply to fixed-point set-points.
The tolerance and duration parameters define the desired stability of the reference probe readings. These parameters are used by MET/TEMP II to determine
when the reference probe has stabilized at the current temperature. The tolerance parameter defines how much the reference probe readings may vary and
still be considered stable. The duration parameter is the length of time that the
reference probe readings must be stable before any measurements are taken.
Fixed-point set-points do not use the tolerance parameter. The duration parameter is used to determine how long each test probe should be allowed to soak in
the fixed-point cell before MET/TEMP II begins taking measurements.
The uncertainty parameter is not used by MET/TEMP II to determine when
measurements are taken. In order for the Report of Calibration produced by
MET/TEMP II to meet the ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 specification, the uncertainty
at each set-point must appear on the report. The value entered in the uncertainty
box for each set-point appears on the Report of Calibration when printed. To
determine the uncertainty at a set-point, the uncertainty of each piece of equipment used to take measurements at the set-point (i.e. reference readout, reference probe, scanner, heat source, etc.) must be known. The overall uncertainty
is generally the sum of these individual uncertainties.
Note: When using MET/TEMP II to calibrate a heat source, the value entered
in the Uncertainty box for each set-point appears on the custom Heat Source
Report of Calibration as the Tolerance and is used to determine the pass/fail
status at each set-point. Refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source Calibrations, and Section 11.2.2, Heat Source Report of Calibration, for more details.
The proportional band parameter can be used only when the selected heat
source for a set-point is a Hart bath. The controller for a bath can be fine tuned
for optimal performance at a specific set-point by adjusting the proportional
band parameter. By selecting the Enable proportional band check box,
MET/TEMP II will set the proportional band parameter of the bath to the specified value when the test begins to process the set-point. If the Enable proportional band check box is not checked, the proportional band parameter of the
bath will not be changed.
Every time this dialog is displayed, each set-point is checked to make sure it
falls within the range of the heat source that was previously selected for the
set-point. If any of the heat source configuration information has changed, the
user may be required to reselect the heat source to which each set-point is
assigned.
To open a set-point configuration file, click the Open button. The Windows®
Open dialog is displayed. A previously saved set-point configuration file (.STC
or .STF) can be opened. When opening a set-point configuration file, all current set-points will be overwritten. Refer to Section 10.2, Set-point Configuration File, for additional information on opening a set-point configuration file.
Note: When calibrating a heat source, a set-point configuration file that contains the set-points to use to calibrate the heat source must be opened before
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any set-points can be inserted. Default set-point configuration files for all supported heat sources are provided. Refer to Section 13, Performing Heat Source
Calibrations, for more information. Also, the Auto-Generate Set-points and Insert Fixed-Point buttons are disabled and cannot be used to insert set-points.
To save set-points to a set-point configuration file, click the Save As button.
The Windows® Save As dialog is displayed. The current set-points and all associated information (window, tolerance, duration, uncertainty, etc.) are saved
to the configuration file. The extension of the set-point configuration file is
.STC for set-points saved in degrees C and .STF for set-points saved in degrees
F. Refer to Section 10.2, Set-point Configuration File, for additional informationonsavingset-points.
Clicking the Set Defaults button displays the Set-points tab on the Defaults dialog. This allows the default values for the window, tolerance, duration and uncertainty parameters to be configured. The default values of these parameters
are automatically used when new set-points are generated or inserted.
When all set-points have been configured, click the OK button. A check is performed to ensure all comparison set-points have been assigned to a heat source
before closing the dialog. If any information is missing, a prompt is displayed
and the dialog is not closed. Clicking the Cancel button discards any changes
made and closes this dialog.
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5.1.1.1 Auto-Generating Comparison Set-points
Comparison set-points can be generated automatically by clicking the
Auto-Generate Set-points button. All set-points generated using this process are
considered comparison set-points. Clicking the Auto-Generate Set-points button displays the Auto-Generate Set-points dialog.
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