Honeywell Posi3 USB Setup Manual

Setup Guide

Posi3 USB

Computerized Performance Tester

for Air-Supplied Breathing Apparatus

Honeywell Analytics
651 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
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FAX [phone]

www.honeywellanalytics.com

01 SEP 2011 P/N 13-348
Version 1.02

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The Posi3 USB Computerized SCBA Test Bench has been

designed to evaluate the performance of Self Contained Breathing

Apparatus and other types of respiratory protective equipment.

In order to ensure that performance evaluations are conducted

and recorded properly, it is essential that the instructions in this

manual be read, fully understood, and followed.

Posi3 USB Setup Guide

Version 1.02

Copyright 2011-09

by

Honeywell Analytics

651 South Main Street

Middletown, Connecticut 06457

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[phone]

All rights reserved.

No page or part of this operation manual may be reproduced in any form without

written permission of the copyright owner shown above.

All rights reserved to correct typographical errors.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Signal Words.........................................................................................................5

Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................5

Electrical Requirements.......................................................................................5

1. Overview.....................................................................................................6

1.1 Installation Overview............................................................................................6

1.2 Note on Brand-Specific Software.........................................................................6

1.3 Calibration Requirement ......................................................................................6

1.4 Software License .................................................................................................6

2. Out of the box.............................................................................................7

3. PC Requirements .......................................................................................7

3.1 Software...............................................................................................................7

3.2 Hardware .............................................................................................................7

4. Software......................................................................................................7

4.1 Software Installation.............................................................................................7

4.2 Advanced Server Installation .............................................................................12

4.3 Postgre Client Access Settings..........................................................................15

5. Hardware Setup........................................................................................17

5.1 Installing the test head.......................................................................................17

5.2 Connect the PC to the Posi3 USB .....................................................................18

5.3 Turn on the power..............................................................................................18

5.4 Install the microphone (optional)........................................................................18

6. Launch the Software................................................................................19

6.1 Pre-Test Requirements......................................................................................19

6.2 Initial Login.........................................................................................................19

6.3 Set up a User Account.......................................................................................20

6.3.1 User Permission Levels.............................................................................................. 20

6.3.2 Create a New User..................................................................................................... 20

6.3.3 Edit User Data............................................................................................................ 21

6.4 Add Apparatus Models.......................................................................................21

6.5 Add New Serial Number.....................................................................................23

6.5 Import Serial Numbers.......................................................................................24

7. Connect the breathing apparatus to the Posi3 USB. ............................25

7.1 Identify the major parts ......................................................................................25

Brand and Model-Specific Parts............................................................................................... 26

7.2 Attach the Facepiece.........................................................................................26

7.3 Attach the high or low pressure manifold...........................................................26

7.4 Attach the first stage manifold............................................................................27

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Signal Words

The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are
used in the Posi3 USB Setup Guide.

indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which

if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.

Warnings and Cautions

Do not open the Posi3 USB’s case while it is powered up.

Contact with the Posi3 USB’s powered internal circuitry may lead to death or
serious injury.

SCBA Cylinders are under considerable pressure. Always

follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper handling when
working with compressed air cylinders. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s

recommendations

may lead to death or serious injury.

Electrical Requirements

The Posi3 USB is classified for use in the following electrical systems:
100-125 VAC, 50-60Hz using only 2A 250V Slow Blow Fuses

220-250 VAC, 50-60Hz using only 1A 250V Slow Blow Fuses

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1. Overview

The Posi3 USB is a computerized test bench
designed to evaluate the performance of a
completely assembled self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other types
of air-supplied respiratory protective
equipment.

This Setup Guide is designed to provide the
user with step-by-step instructions for the
initial setup of the Posi3 USB.

Instructions for running tests are contained in
the Posi3 USB Help File.

1.1 Installation Overview

Prior to performing tests, the following items
must be accomplished:

1. Remove the Posi3 USB and the
accessories from the shipping cartons and
verify that all parts are present. See
section 2 for the complete parts list.

Do not discard the shipping cartons and
packing materials – they are necessary for
returning the Posi3 USB to Honeywell
Analytics for its annual calibration.

2. Verify that your PC meets the OS and
hardware requirements as described in
sections 3.1 and 3.2 below.

3. Install the software (see section 4 below).

4. Attach the head, plug in the Posi3 USB
and connect the PC to the Posi3 USB.
Then turn the Posi3 USB on (see section
5 below).

5. Launch the software (see section 6
below). If this is the initial use of the
software, “Setup” is both the user name
and the password for the initial opening of
the software.

6. Create a user that has the rights to create
and modify apparatus data in the
software. (see section 6.2)

7. Enter information about the breathing
apparatus models into the software. This
section can be disregarded by users with
manufacturer-specific software. See
section 6.3.

8. Assign the serial number of the breathing
apparatus to the model/apparatus info that
was created.

9. Attach the breathing apparatus to the
Posi3 USB (see section 7 below).

10. Perform Tests. See the Posi3 USB Help
File for further information about testing.

1.2 Note on Brand-Specific
Software

The Posi3 USB is the standard tester for
every major brand of SCBA. Most SCBA
manufacturers offer brand-specific software
that personalizes the Posi3 USB for that
particular brand of SCBA.

Users who plan to service their own SCBA
must purchase brand-specific software, which
is available directly from the SCBA
manufacturer. Brand-specific software
includes all relevant data on the manufacturer’s
current models and also includes the
manufacturer’s first stage pressure
requirements. Standard Posi3 USB Software
does not provide pass/fail tolerances for first
stage performance.

Brand-specific software is planned for most
manufacturers. Currently the following OEM
versions of software are available:

 Sperian Respiratory
 MSA
 Dräger
 ISI

Honeywell Analytics expects to release other
OEM versions in the near future.

In most cases, the SCBA manufacturer will
provide a model-specific adapter for the
medium pressure connection.

Use of the first stage manifold in
conjunction with brand-specific software
allows the user to test specific breathing
apparatus to the tolerances specified by the
SCBA manufacturer and allows the user to
easily isolate problem components.

1.3 Calibration Requirement

The Posi3 USB must be calibrated annually to
maintain the accuracy of the internal
transducers. Calibration must be performed
either by Honeywell Analytics, or by a
Honeywell-authorized repair facility.

Posi3 USB units located in North America
must be returned to the Honeywell
Analytics factory in Middletown, CT, USA
annually for calibration. Contact
Honeywell Analytics for a Return
Authorization Number (RA#) prior to
returning the Posi3 USB.

[phone] or [phone]

1.4 Software License

Each copy of Posi3 USB Software is licensed
to the user who purchased it. The name of
the registered user will appear during the
software installation procedure.

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The license information may be viewed at any
time through the Help - About screen.

In order to install the software, the software
installer must log on as system administrator.

The software license information is stored in
the record of each breathing test that is
performed, and will be displayed on the
breathing test results when printed.

2. Out of the box

The Posi3 USB is delivered with the following
items:

 Posi3 USB
 Head Assembly (w/attached Tygon

tube)

 Low Pressure Manifold*
 High Pressure Manifold*
 First Stage Manifold*
 Head Gasket
 4 Standoffs
 4 Tightening Knobs
 CD-ROM with BA Test Software
 Setup Guide
 Quick Start Guide
 USB Cable
 Power Cable
 3 High Pressure Manifold Replacement O-

Rings*

 3 Low Pressure Manifold Replacement O-

Rings*

 High Pressure Manifold Replacement

Hex-Head Screw*

 Spare Fuses (2)
 Microphone (optional)

* not included with the internal manifold
European Model.

3.2 Hardware

Make sure that your
computer system meets the minimum
requirements prior to attempting to install
or use Posi3 USB Software. Inadequate
system resources may prevent the
software from operating properly on your
system. The minimum specifications for
the computer used to run Posi3 USB
Software vary according to the operating
system used.

 Pentium 4 processor 2.0 GHz or

higher

 512 MB RAM
 50 MB hard drive space
 USB 2.0 Port
 CD ROM drive (for installation of

software)

4. Software

4.1 Software Installation

Disabling any anti-virus software on the PC
will significantly increase the speed of the
installation.

Note: Copies of the most recent Posi3
USB reference materials are included in
the software installation. Once installation
is complete, the latest Posi3 USB Manual
will be located on the PC’s hard drive
under C:\ Program Files \ Sperian \
Posi3USB \ Standard.

1. To install your Posi3 USB software place

the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD
tray and close the tray. If the software
installation fails to launch, use Windows
Explorer to locate the CD-ROM drive and
run the “BATestSetup.exe” program. The
following three screens will be shown in
succession.

3. PC Requirements

3.1 Software

The Posi3 USB Software has the following OS
requirements:

 Windows XP or Vista 32 (Please call

to find out which versions are currently
available in 64-bit).

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4. At the Software’s End User License

Agreement screen click Yes to accept the
terms. Click No to end the installation.

5. The Posi3 USB Software is loaded into

the destination folder a C:\ Program Files
\ Sperian \ Posi3USB \ Standard \ BA
Test. Click “Next” to continue.

2. Click “Done”.

3. The software will recommend closing
out all existing Windows Programs to
streamline the installation. Click
“Next”.

The Select Components screen allows the
user to install the PostgreSQL database
server without installing the Posi3 USB
Software. The checkbox to install the Posi3
USB BA Test Software is selected by default.
Most users will leave the checkbox selected.
To install the PostgreSQL database server
only, uncheck the box.

6. Click “Next” to continue.

7. Click “Next” to begin the installation.

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A note to save your original shipping container
will be shown. At the time this manual was
written, the minimum cost to replace the
cardboard box for the Posi3 USB is $50 plus
shipping.

9. Click “Next”.
The software will prompt to either install a

database server or log on to an existing
server. (If the server has already been
installed on this PC, the option to install the
server will be "grayed out" and unavailable.)

8. Click Finish.

Database Setup

The database setup screen has already been
launched. If the database setup screen is
minimized, click the icon on the task bar to
make it visible.

Help is available during the database setup
procedure. Press the F1 key at any time to
view the Help File for this section.

10. To connect to a server that is already
installed on a different PC, select "Connect to
existing server". Otherwise select “Install a
new PostGre Server” at left.

Occasionally a network firewall will prevent
the database service from starting properly.
The wizard will automatically test the firewall
when the Choose Server Installation screen is
launched. If an error message is shown that
indicates there is a problem with the firewall,
contact your network administrator for help in
resolving the problem. Click the "Firewall
Test" button on the Choose Server Installation
screen to test the firewall after making
changes.

When the firewall test is done, Windows Vista
will automatically launch a security alert
screen to allow you to unblock the firewall for
the installation.

In Vista, click "Unblock" in order to install the
database server.

Note: Administrator-level system access is
required to implement some of the
changes necessary to install the
PostgreSQL database server. Do not begin
the installation without administrator-level
system access.

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11. Click “Next”
The Server Installation Type selection screen

will be shown.

The Posi3 USB Database Install Wizard gives
you two options for the database server
installation:

The Basic Installation installs the server on
your PC with default settings and can be used
in most cases. Most of the options can be
changed after the installation is complete by
changing the client access settings, as
described in section 4.2.

The Advanced Installation allows the user to
choose a number of configuration settings
during the installation process and is required
to allow remote client access to the database
over a network.

13. Click Install.
For the basic server installation, the only

choice required is the Service Account name.
The Service Account is a user account that is
set up by the server installation on the PC to
be used by the PostgreSQL server. The
PostgreSQL installation requires that the
Service Account must not have administrator
rights over the computer.

A default value of "bio1" is automatically
entered for the Service Account name. This
name can be changed, but the user account
must be new and must not already exist on
the PC.

Note: The PostgreSQL Advanced
Installation Instructions begin in section

4.2 and should be read thoroughly before
starting the advanced installation. Only IT
Professionals should perform the
Advanced Network Installation.

Note: If your network is set up so that new
users are automatically granted
administrative rights, do not proceed. You
must access the Windows Control Panel
followed by User Accounts and create a
new user manually without administrative
rights for Advanced Network Installation.

12. Select the type of installation. Most
users will select the Basic Installation. The
Advanced Network Installation should only be
performed by IT Professionals.

Basic PostgreSQL Database Server
Installation

14. Enter the name of the Service Account
and press OK.

A number of screens will be shown as the
Installation proceeds. During the Basic
Installation, the database server will be
installed on the PC with the default values.

Please note that the server installation is a
separate application. If you switch to other
applications while it is installing, it may
become hidden behind the database
installation wizard or another application.

Do not continue with the database
installation wizard until the database
server installation is complete.

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Once the server installation is complete and
the connection is established, the software will
prompt for server selection and install the
models database. If using the database
server that was just installed, it will be selected
automatically.

15. Click “Next” to continue.
Once the models database is installed, the

software will prompt to install the test results
database.

18. Click “Next” to continue.

19. Select “Install a NEW test results
database” and click “Next”.

The software will then prompt for the name of
the test results database.

20. Name the test results database and press
OK.

USB Driver Installation

16. Click “Next” to continue.
The software will then prompt for the selection

of the PostGreSQL Server for the database
that will be used to store test results.

17. Click “localhost” unless a different server
will be used. Then click “Next”.

Once the connection is established, the
software will prompt you to choose options for
the test results database.

The section of the Posi3 USB Help File will be
shown detailing the installation of the USB
drivers.

Note: The USB Driver must be installed prior
to running the software. The USB Driver is
required to establish communication between
the PC and the Posi3 USB.

21. Follow the instructions, and then close the
help window.

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22. Click the Finish Button to complete the
installation.

The software automatically displays a print
dialog box with the option to print the
Installation Log. The Installation Log contains
detailed information related to the
PostGreSQL database server, the test results
database and the models database. A printed
copy of the Installation Log may be helpful if
any problems occurring during the rest of the
installation.

This concludes the basic software setup .

4.2 Advanced Server Installation

The advanced database server installation
allows the user to customize the installation
process and is required if errors occur during
the basic server installation procedure or if
remote client access to the database is
required over a network.

Most of the options can be changed after the
installation is complete by changing the client
access settings. See section 4.3 for
instructions.

Note: If your network is set up so that new
users are automatically granted
administrative rights, do not proceed. You
must access the Windows Control Panel
followed by User Accounts and create a
new user manually without administrative
rights for Advanced Network Installation.

23. Click OK to print.

The Installation Log is also saved to the local
hard drive at the address given on the screen.

24. Click OK to continue.

25. The PC must be restarted to complete
the software installation. Press OK to
continue and restart the PC. Click Cancel
to return to Windows.

Some network domains are set up so that
system policies are only enforced on startup.
Restarting the PC finalizes all settings that
have been changed during the installation.

To perform the Advance Network Installation,
choose the Advanced option from the Server
Installation Types (section 4.1 step 11) and
click Install.

Select the language that will be used during
the installation and click "Start" to begin.

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Close out all Window programs except the
Posi3 USB installation and Help Files, the
Database Installation Wizard, and the
PostgreSQL installation wizard.

Click "Next".

by highlighting "PostgreSQL" in the tree view
pane. The current location selected is shown
below the tree view. To change the location,
click the "Browse" button and navigate to the
new location.

PostgreSQL recommends installing all
components of the database server to the
same location.

Honeywell Analytics recommends
installing the database server to a network
location that is scheduled for regular
system backups to prevent the accidental
loss of data. For more information on
network storage, consult your IT
department.

Click Next to continue to the Service
Configuration screen.

The PostgreSQL Installation Notes contain
information on the legal status of the
PostgreSQL software, and a link to the FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) section of the
PostgreSQL installer website. For those not
familiar with this type of installation, reading
this material is recommended.

Click "Next" to proceed to Installation Options.

The Installation Options window allows the
user to choose the locations for the various
components of the database server. The
screen defaults to choosing the location for all
components of PostgreSQL, which is indicated

The Service Account is a Windows User
Account that is set up on the PC to be used
by the PostgreSQL server.

The service configuration screen allows the
user to enter an account name and password
that will be used for the Service Account. The
Service name and Account domain are
automatically filled in, and should be left
unchanged unless a user account for the
PostgreSQL Server has already been set up.
In this case enter the User Account name and
password to access the account.

To have the installation set up the account,
leave the default account name of “postgres”,
or enter another account name of your choice.
If a new account is being created, the
password may be left blank and the
installation will automatically generate one.

Note: Some networks are set up so that
newly created users receive administrative
rights by default. If your network is set up
this way, you must set up a new user
account that will be used as the service
account manually and limit the system
rights so that the PostgreSQL account
does not have administrator rights.

Click "Next" to proceed.

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The following two screens may be shown
depending on the configuration of your
network and your password choice.

Click "Yes" to create the new account.

Click "Yes" to have the system create a
randomly generated password.

Initialize database cluster

The database cluster Superuser is used
internally by the database server, and is not
the service account. (The default names that
the PostgreSQL installation chooses for the
service account and the superuser are the
same, which can be confusing.)

Choose a password. It is very important to
remember the password entered on this
screen, as it will be used later in this
installation.

PLEASE WRITE THE PASSWORD DOWN
HERE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PASSWORD:

At the Locale drop down box, select the
appropriate locale.

In order to allow database access from
external addresses (clients on different
computers), click the checkbox next to
Addresses.

When the selections on the database cluster
screen are complete click "Next" to continue.

The following message will appear. See the
section on Client Access Settings for more
information.

The Procedural Language settings will then
be shown.

At the Encoding drop down box, change the
default SQL_ASCII to UTF-8.

Select "PL/pgsql" and click "Next".

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Select Admin81 and click “Next”.

Click "Next" to proceed with the installation.

Once the installation is complete, click
"Finish" to return to the Database Installation
Wizard.

4.3 Postgre Client Access
Settings

The database server's client access settings
control access to the database when it is
located on a network with multiple users.

If Antispyware is installed on the PC, the
following notice may be shown. Please
disregard this notice.

PostgreSQL's client access settings must be
configured prior to use. This is done
automatically in the basic server installation,
but must be done manually when the
advanced server installation is used.

The client access setting can be changed at
any time by following this procedure.

The PostgreSQL database is configured
through the pgAdmin III application located at
Programs / PostgreSQL 8.1 / pgAdmin III.

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Once the application launches, the following
screen will be shown.

In the left pane under the Server List, double
click on "PostgreSQL Database Server 8.1".

Enter the password that was entered for the
cluster Superuser in the advanced installation.
For those who performed the basic
installation, the password is "biosystems".

The "Backend Configuration Editor” screen
will be shown.

In the "Backend Configuration Editor", double­click on "listen_addresses" to access the
configuration settings for listen addresses.

Click OK. The server information screen will
then be shown.

From the Tools Menu select Server
Configuration / postgresql.conf to access the
PostgreSQL backend configuration settings.

Click on the "Enabled" box. The default entry
for the Value input box is "localhost". To limit
the database access to the host PC, the
setting should be "localhost".

To grant client access to clients that are NOT
on this PC, the value should be changed to an
asterisk ("*"). The asterisk setting allows the
PC that is creating the database to continue to
access the database along with the listen
addresses that will be specified in the Client
Access Configuration screen.

Click OK and return to the main pgAdmin III
screen.

The “Backend Access Configuration” must
also be changed for other clients to have
access.

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From the “pgAdmin III” screen, access the
Tools menu and select Server Configuration /
pg_hba.conf to access the Backend Access
Configuration Editor.

Three options will be shown the first time this
screen is launched after installation. The
checkbox at the left of each option indicates
whether or not it is enabled. The first two
options may or may not be enabled,
depending on network configuration. Do not
change them. The unchecked, final option will
be configured for the Posi3 USB software's
client access.

Double-click the bottom option to configure the
client access settings.

For more information about the choices in any
of the drop-down boxes, click the Help button.

The "Type" setting should be "host", although
other settings are available.

Under "Database", select the database that
should be accessible by the client, or leave it
set to "All". To limit the client's access to only
the PostgreSQL database(s), select
"postgres".

Under "User", enter a specific user account
name or user group as the network would
recognize it.

Enter the IP Address filter for the user or user
group. See the Posi3 USB Installation help

file for more information and examples or
consult your IT department.

Honeywell Analytics recommends that
"Method" be set to "md5".

Once Client Access is properly configured,
click the Close “X” button to close the
Backend Access Configuration Editor.

Software installation is now complete.

5. Hardware Setup

5.1 Installing the test head

The test head must be mounted to the top of
the Posi3 USB chassis. A gasket installed
between the top of the bellows assembly and
the bottom of the test head guards against
leakage. A Tygon tube connects the static
pressure port located in the left eye of the test
head with a hose barb fitting on the bellows
chamber base plate. The head is secured by
four mounting standoffs and four tightening
knobs.

To install the test head on the Posi3 USB
chassis:

The client access configuration window allows
the user to control access to the Posi3 USB
databases through the PostgreSQL database
server. The settings allow the user to specify
the parameters that need to be met for the
client (external) to access the databases
(internal).

To set up client access, first click on the
checkbox next to "Enabled".

1. Make sure the base of the test head,

gasket, and bellows chamber inlet area
(where the test head will be mounted) are
clean and free of dust and/or other
contaminants.

2. Screw the four standoffs into place at the

top of the Posi3 USB chassis by hand

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until they are tight. No tools are
necessary. Do not over tighten!

3. Center the head gasket into position on

the bellows chamber inlet between the
standoffs.

5.3 Turn on the power

To turn the Posi3 USB on, simply plug the
power cord of the Posi3 USB into a grounded
outlet and flip the rocker switch located on the
rear panel of the Posi3 USB chassis.

Note: Honeywell Analytics recommends
that the Posi3 USB be plugged into a surge
protector. Failure to use a surge protector
may lead to sporadic loss of
communication between the Posi3 USB
and the PC.

Figure 5.1 Test head and mounting

hardware

4. Connect one end of the Tygon tubing to
the bottom of the head and the other end
to the brass hose barb located inside the
bellows chamber.

This tubing is used to connect the static

pressure port in the left eye of the test
head with the Low Pressure and Activation
Pressure transducers located on the
inside of the Posi3 USB chassis.

Do not attach the

pressure-reducing manifold, or mount an
SCBA facepiece on the test head prior to
turning the Posi3 USB on. Doing so prior
to completion of the electronic self test
and startup sequence may result in
damage to the Posi3 USB and/or incorrect
test data.

The USB Drivers must be installed prior to
launching the Posi3 USB software. The USB
driver installation is covered in section 4.1
above (see step 21) and is also discussed in
the Posi3 USB Installation Help File.

5.4 Install the microphone
(optional)

If the Posi3 USB includes the Sound
Detection System (SDS), the microphone will
need to be installed prior to launching the
software.

1. Plug the microphone into the port located

on the Posi3 USB’s left front panel over
the medium pressure inlet.

5. Carefully align the test head with the
mounting standoffs, and slide the head
into place on the Posi3 USB chassis.
Make sure the Tygon tube from step 4 is
not caught or pinched as you slide the
head into place.

6. Install the four tightening knobs on top of
the threaded standoffs by hand.

No tools are necessary. Do not over

tighten!

5.2 Connect the Posi3 USB to the

PC

The Posi3 USB is connected to the PC via
USB cable. Once the software is installed and
the Posi3 USB is assembled, use the USB
cable to attach the Posi3 USB to the PC.

Microphone and Carrier Arm Assembly

2. The software will automatically recognize
the microphone when the Posi3 USB is
initialized.

The microphone is only used in the
Complete SCBA Test. For further
instructions on using the microphone, see
the Posi3 USB Help File.

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6. Launch the Software

To launch the software, either double click on
the Posi3 USB icon located on your PC’s
desktop screen or click on the start button to
access All Programs / Sperian / Biosystems
Posi3 USB / Standard Edition / SCBA Test

6.1 Pre-Test Requirements

Before the software will allow the testing of
breathing apparatus, the following
requirements must be met:

1. Log in to the software (see section 6.2).

2. Set up a new user account with the ability
to create and test apparatus in the
software. The Setup User doesn’t have
these rights, so at least one new user
must be created (See section 6.3).

3. Create an apparatus model in the software
(See section 6.4). Users with OEM
software versions will not have this option
because the apparatus models are
included in the OEM software’s built-in
database and cannot be modified.

After successful login, the software will prompt
the user to open the test results database that
was created during the installation procedure
(see section 4.1 step 19 above).

Select the database and click Open.
The software will offer the option to search for

software updates and/or manufacturers
bulletins.

4. Assign a serial number to the apparatus
you want to test (See section 6.5)

6.2 Initial Login

At the initial software launch, there will be no
system users in the database, so an initial
User ID and Password are used to enter the
software.

The initial User ID and
password are both “Setup”

Note: User ID and Password are case
sensitive.

.

If you wish to check for either of these items,
click on the appropriate options and then click
Check.

Click “Done” to proceed to the initialization.

At the initialization screen, click the “Initialize
PosiChek” checkbox to establish
communication with the instrument. The
software must be able to communicate with
the Posi3 USB in order to perform tests.

The Transducer Stability Test screen will be
shown.

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Once the Transducer Stability Test is passed
the main screen will be shown.

6.3 Set up a User Account

A new user with the ability to test breathing
apparatus must be created before testing can
occur.

The Setup user has the ability to create new
users, but does not have the ability to test
apparatus.

6.3.1 User Permission Levels

User access is divided into five levels.
Level 0: No longer allowed to use the

software

Level 1: View Test Results
Level 2: Perform and View Tests
Level 3: Add Users, View Tests
Level 4: Perform and View Tests, Modify

Apparatus Data.

2. Click on the

+ button to add a new user.

6.3.2 Create a New User

1. To create a new user, click on Setup /
Users / User List.

The User List screen will be shown.

3. Enter the user’s information (as needed).
The User ID field and the Password field
must be completed.

4. Set the Permissions level as needed.

5. Click on the Check button to save the
information.

6. Click Done when finished adding users.

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The testing procedure is automatically defined
for the apparatus model that is selected at the
time of testing. That apparatus is configured
in the software by this procedure.

The user entering apparatus information must
have level 4 software access or the Add New
Model and/or Add New Serial Number options
may be unavailable. See section 6.3.1 for a
description of user software permissions.

1. To enter a new apparatus, first select
Setup / Apparatus / Add New Model.

6.3.3 Edit User Data

To edit an existing user’s information, enter
the User List as described above and click on
the up arrow.

Once the user’s information has been
changed, click on the Check button to save
the information.

6.4 Add Apparatus Models

Note: The Model Configuration Wizard is only
available in Standard Version Posi3 USB
software. Brand-specific versions of software
come with pre-installed models and do not
allow end users to configure models.

All SCBA are made up of similar components
including a facepiece, a first stage regulator, a
second stage regulator, alarms, gauges and
an air cylinder. Although every SCBA is
unique, there are general similarities from
model to model that Honeywell Analytics uses
to set the appropriate baseline values for
testing these components.

2. The Choose Model Screen will be shown
and will show a list of all models that are
available for testing. If this is the initial
software launch, the fields will be blank.

3. Click on New to enter the Model
Configurator.

The Model Configuration Wizard allows the
user to select components to create specific
models from the available of SCBA, Airline
Apparatus, and Facepieces that are used in
testing.

Once the type of apparatus is selected, the
Model Configuration Wizard will automatically
run through the appropriate setup procedure.
The user will need to configure the model so
that it matches the physical specifications of
the apparatus.

4. Enter the Manufacturer Name and the
Model Name. Then select the units
(Metric, Imperial or Pascal), select the
pressure of the cylinder (2216 PSI, 3000
PSI or 4500 PSI) and select the type of
apparatus (SCBA, Airline Apparatus,
SCBA/Airline or Facepiece).

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5. Once the basic configuration of the
apparatus is entered, make sure that
“Model Is Active” box is selected and click
“Next”.

6. At the First Stage Selection screen Double
Click on the appropriate first stage
connection from the left column. The
selection should then appear in the right
column.

In this example, we’re configuring the first

stage for a 4500 PSI SCBA, so only first
stages that can be used with 4500 PSI are
shown:

4500 PSI, No MP Connection

7. Once the selection is shown in the right
column, click “Next”.

8. At the Regulator selection screen, double
click on the appropriate regulator from the
Available column so that it appears in the
column at right.

9. Once the selection is shown in the right
column, click “Next”.

4500 PSI, MP Connection, No Max Rate
4500 PSI, MP Connection, Max Rate

Note: MP Connection stands for Medium
Pressure. For SCBA that are entered into
the software with a Medium Pressure
connection in the Standard software, the
medium pressure readings will be shown
on tests where it is appropriate. The
Standard Software does not contain
tolerances for the medium pressure tests,
so there will be no indication whether the
medium pressure portion of the tests
passes or fails.

All brand-specific versions of Posi3 USB
Software include Medium Pressure tests
where appropriate (as defined by the
manufacturer). The inclusion of the Medium
Pressure connection allows the user to test
the output of the first stage according to the
manufacturer's specifications.

10. Double click on the Facepiece from the
Available column so that it appears in the
column at right. Then click “Next”.

11. At the Alarms Selection screen, double
click on the appropriate Alarms from the
Available column so that the alarm

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appears in the column at right and click
“Next”.

12. At the Gauge Selection screen, double
click on the appropriate gauge from the
Available column so that the gauge
appears in the column at left and click
“Next”.

Once the model has been configured, the
software will return to the Choose Model
screen and the new model will be shown in the
box at left. When selected, the components of
that model will be shown in the box at right.

Inactive items cannot be selected for testing.
To change the active / inactive setting for an
item, right click on it and select “Set as Active”
or “Set as Inactive” (as appropriate) from the
menu options.

2. If the model for the serial number to be
entered is shown, click on it to select it
and click OK.

To add a new model, click the “New” button
and refer to section 6.4 for instructions on
adding a new model.

13. Click OK when finished adding models.

6.5 Add New Serial Number

Prior to assigning a serial number to an
apparatus, the apparatus model information
must be added to the models database.

1. To add a new serial number to the
software, first select Setup / Apparatus /
Add New Serial Number.

The Choose Model Screen will be shown.
The default settings for the Choose Model

screen are to display Active Breathing
Apparatus. Options at the bottom allow that
user to select from Breathing Apparatus or
Cylinders and from Active, Inactive or All.

3. Enter the serial number and other specific
information about the apparatus.

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Some information shown on the serial number
screen can be affected by the options chosen
in the Setup / Options screen. The options
can be displayed and changed by using the
Actions button at the bottom of the screen.

Required fields are marked in red. The Serial
Number field is always mandatory. The list of
other required fields can be changed in the
options menu.

The display of auxiliary IDs and overhaul
dates is also controlled in the options screen.
See the Posi3 USB Help File for further
details.

4. To enter another serial number that is
identical in configuration to the first one,
click on “Retain entries when adding
another serial number” at the bottom, then
click on “Add Another”. The software will
create a new Enter Serial Number
Information screen while retaining the
other information that has been entered.

5. To enter another apparatus that has a
different configuration from the first one,
click “Add Another” and leave “Retain
entries….” unchecked.

The Access Import Wizard screen will be
shown.

Click Next to select the Access database that
will be imported into the PostgreSQL
database.

A file – open dialog box will be shown and will
automatically open at the default location for
test results in the PosiChek3 software. If the
database is located somewhere else, use the
browse function to navigate to that location
and select the database.

6. Once all of the apparatus have been
entered, click “Accept” at the lower right.

6.5 Import Serial Numbers

For those who have been using the
PosiChek3 Titanium Edition 32-Bit Software, it
is possible to import apparatus information
from the existing MS Access database into the
new PostgreSQL database. To start the
import, click on the File Menu followed by
Import / Serial Numbers from Access
Database.

Click on a database to select it and click
Open. The Import Serial Number screen will
be shown along with the information about the
Access Database.

Click Next to choose the models for import.

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The screen will list all of the models in the
selected database that have serial numbers
assigned to them.

Select a row by clicking in it so the whole row
appears highlighted and click the “Choose
Model” button at lower left. The Choose
Model screen will be shown. If the model that
is being exported from Access matches an
existing model in the new PostgreSQL
database, then select it. Otherwise, click the
“New” button and add the model specifications
into the new database.

Continue with this process of selecting the
serial numbers from the access database and
exporting them into the new PostgreSQL
database until all models have been entered.

1. The breathing apparatus facepiece is put
on the Posi3 USB’s anatomically correct
test head, just as it would be placed on
the head of a person. See section 7.2
below.

2. The appropriate high or low-pressure
manifold is inserted between the cylinder
and the first stage regulator and then
connected to the high-pressure inlet fitting
located at the lower right side on the front
face of the Posi3 USB. See section 7.3.

3. If possible, the first stage manifold is
connected from a location downstream of
the first stage regulator and upstream of
the facepiece to the medium pressure
inlet, which is located at the lower left side
on the front panel of the Posi3 USB. (See
section 7.4)

7.1 Identify the major parts

First identify the three manifolds that are
included with the Posi3 USB*. Each of the
manifolds comes with a factory label that
identifies it by name and part number.

Once all serial numbers have been
successfully imported into the PostgreSQL
database, click Next.

The software will show the numbers of serial
numbers that were imported, and will show
those that were not imported. Apparatus with
serial numbers already present in the
PostgreSQL database will not be imported.

7. Connect the breathing
apparatus to the
Posi3 USB.

Now that the software is installed and running,
and the Posi3 USB is assembled, it is time to
connect the breathing apparatus to the Posi3
USB. One of the strengths of the Posi3 USB
is its adaptability. For simpler tests, the
breathing apparatus’s facepiece serves as the
only interface between the Posi3 USB and the
breathing apparatus. More complex tests
require the use of a series of manifolds to
deliver pressure levels from points in the
breathing apparatus’s airstream to the Posi3
USB’s internal transducers. Every breathing
apparatus is different, so specific parts and
instructions may be required for your breathing
apparatus to be connected to the Posi3 USB.

The Complete SCBA Test requires the
following connections between the SCBA
and the Posi3 USB:

54-21-A03 Assembly, Manifold, 2250 PSI

The low pressure manifold can be recognized
by its brass T-fitting and black handwheel.
This manifold will be used with all low
pressure SCBA (3000 PSI and below).

54-21-A02 Assembly, Manifold, 4500 PSI

The high pressure manifold can be
recognized by its stainless steel T-fitting and
handwheel. This manifold will be used with all
high pressure SCBA (above 3000 PSI).

35-751 First Stage Manifold

The first stage manifold is a 3-foot long hose
with identical Foster quick disconnect fittings
on each end. A model-specific adapter is
required to connect the first stage manifold to
the breathing apparatus. The adapter must
be obtained from the manufacturer of the
breathing apparatus, and is typically sold in a
kit that also includes the brand-specific
software.

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Brand and Model-Specific Parts

In many cases the high or low pressure
manifold (as appropriate for the breathing
apparatus) can be used without any special
parts to connect the air source to the breathing
apparatus and to the Posi3 USB.

If testing the first stage a model-specific
adapter and the first stage manifold are
necessary to connect the breathing apparatus
to the Posi3 USB.

7.2 Attach the Facepiece

Position the facepiece squarely on the test
head, and tighten the straps evenly. Make
sure the face piece’s inner sealing surface is
flat, sealed to the test head, and that nothing
compromises the integrity of the seal.

Make sure the nose cup is positioned over and
across the test head nose.

Do not connect the second stage regulator to
the facepiece until the software instructs you
to do so. The facepiece must be vented and
open to ambient air pressure when the
facepiece leak test is started.

7.3 Attach the high or low
pressure manifold

1. Turn off the cylinder valve on the SCBA to

be tested and depressurize it by using the
bypass.

If a pressure supply

other than a cylinder is used, make sure
the supply regulator is set to the
appropriate pressure.

4. Connect the handwheel on the open side
of the T-fitting to the air source. Make
sure the handwheel is tight and that any
valve used for the pressure supply is
located next to the T-fitting on the
manifold.

2. Disconnect the SCBA from the cylinder. If
the cylinder will not be used as the
pressure source for testing, it can be
removed during testing.

3. Select the manifold that matches the
supply pressure of the SCBA and connect
the handwheel on the single end of the
pressure-reducing manifold to the Posi3
USB through the high pressure inlet fitting
located on the lower right front panel of
the Posi3 USB. Make sure the handwheel
is tight.

The correct manifold
must be used to ensure the correct results
during the bypass flow test. Use of the
incorrect manifold can lead to incorrect
bypass flow test results, serious injury, or
death.

Make sure the

manifold does not kink! Kinking can
cause the hose to rupture, which can lead
to serious injury, or death.

5. Connect the SCBA to the T-fitting on the
manifold.

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7.4 Attach the first stage
manifold

An adapter is required to connect the first
stage manifold to the breathing apparatus.
First stage manifold adapters are specific to
the SCBA and are only available from the
SCBA manufacturer.

Do not attempt to

service SCBA without the proper training
from the SCBA’s manufacturer.

Always follow the
breathing apparatus manufacturer’s
instructions when connecting the first
stage to the Posi3 USB.

Note: Detailed connection instructions for
a variety of models are available in the help
files for the various brand-specific Posi3
USB software versions.

You are now ready to begin testing your
breathing apparatus. Refer to the help file for
further instructions. The help file can be
launched from the software at any time by
using the F1 key.

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