1. Gauge Operation and Software by Scott A. Ager

2. Computer Recommendations 750 MHz Pentium III 64 Meg SRAM 40 Gig Hard Drive 1024 x 768 graphics CD Writer USB Port Standard RS-232 (COM port) Windows 2000 or NT

3. IES Software Main Software Window

4. Recorder Operation Modes

5. Recorder Operating Modes “Sleeping” “Standby” “Recording Data”

6. Recorder Operating Modes “Sleeping” –Gauge is in a low power mode and is NOT recording data. The sensors are OFF. Any data in memory is maintained as long as there is power connected to the gauge. –Draws 10 – 15 mA when connected to the computer. –Draws ~0.6 mA when NOT connected to the computer.

7. Recorder Operating Modes Sleeping…

8. Recorder Operating Modes “Standby” –Gauge and sensors are fully powered up, but the gauge is NOT recording data. –Draws 40 – 100 mA, depending on the number of channels and sensors connected to the gauge. –The mode is typically used to test the battery and sensors for proper voltages.

9. Recorder Operating Modes Standby…

10. Recorder Operating Modes “Recording Data” –Gauge and sensors are fully powered up, and the gauge is recording data in the “SLOW SPEED” sampling mode. –Draws 35 – 100 mA, depending on the number of channels and sensors connected to the gauge. –When the gauge is disconnected from the computer, it will continue recording data. NOTE: The gauge cannot be triggered into “FAST Speed” while it is connected to the computer.

11. Recorder Operating Modes Recording Data…

12. Recorder Sampling Speeds

13. Multi-Speed Data Recording Modes. –Fast Speed 115,000 data points/second –Intermediate Speed to115 data points/second to 14,700 data points/second –Slow Speed toOne data point every 10 seconds to 14 data points/second “Recorder Settings” Menu Multiple recording modes can be selected

14. Recorder Sampling Speeds “SLOW Sampling Speed” –When the Recorder starts recording data, it begins storing data at the “Slow Speed” sampling rate. –The ONLY time the Recorder does NOT start in the “Slow Speed” is if the “Fast Speed on Startup” has been enabled. “FAST Sampling Speed” –When an “Internal Auto Trigger” occurs (i.e. the pressure exceeds the programmed threshold), the Recorder begins storing data at the “FAST Speed” sampling rate (115,000 data points per second).

15. Recorder Sampling Speeds “INTERMEDIATE Sampling Speed” –After the “FAST Speed” sampling window has completed, the Recorder will begin storing data at the “INTERMEDIATE Speed” sampling rate (if this mode is enabled). –After the “INTERMEDIATE Speed” sampling window has completed, the Recorder go back to storing data at the “SLOW Speed” sampling rate. –NOTE: The Recorder might go back into the “FAST Speed” mode before it return to the “SLOW Speed” mode if another “Auto Trigger” occurs while in the “INTERMEDIATE Speed” mode.

16. Auto “LOW BATTERY” Shutdown

17. When the Recorder is “Recording Data” and the battery voltage goes below a safe operating voltage (typ. 4.5 volts), the gauge will automatically stop recording data and go to SLEEP (0.5 milliamps). This feature ensures that data is not lost if the Recorder cannot be recovered in a timely manner. In the SLEEP mode, the data can be maintained in memory for up to 30 days (or longer depending on the batteries). NOTE: ALWAYS use an External 9 volt battery for backup power when you connect the computer to the recorder.

18. Recorder Software Features

19. Software Preferences Selected in the Main Software Window Allows you to set certain defaults when the software starts.

20. Test Sensors Selected in the Main Software Window This tests the sensors and internal voltages of the gauge. You can perform this test on your own.

21. Voltage Monitoring Monitors Internal and Sensor Input Voltages. Selected in the Main Software Window

22. Gauge Test Log Selected in the Main Software Window and the “View Recorder Data” Window Contains the log showing how many jobs the gauge has done.

23. Job Report Selected in the Main Software Window Allows you to to store information about a job directly into the gauge or data file.

24. Edit Recorder Channel Data Contains the sensor calibration information for each channel, and general user information. Selected in the Main Software Window and the “View Recorder Data” Window

25. Gauge Settings Menu Selected in the Main Software Window and the “View Recorder Data” Window

26. Displaying OWR Data Selected in the Main Software Window

27. View Test Data Selected in the “View Recorder Data” Window Shows data about the job and the data you downloaded.

28. Convert Data to ASCII File Allows you to exporting the gauge data to an ASCII file for use in Windows Excel or other programs. Selected in the “View Recorder Data” Window

29. View the Gauge Battery Voltage and OWR Temperature EEPROM Data. Battery Data Select the “Display : Slow Speed Data”, and then display “Battery” and “Temperature” to view this data (dotted lines). Temperature Data Selected in the “View Recorder Data” Window

30. Programming the Recorder Settings

31. Changing the Recorder Settings To program the Recorder Options, go to the “Recorder Settings” menu

32. Recorder Settings Menu

33. To EDIT the recorder “Settings”, FIRST go to the “Edit” pull down menu and select “Recorder Settings”

34. Second, you must enter the password “IES”. Now you can EDIT the Recorder Settings.

35. Recording Speed Options Data Recording Modes. –“Slow Speed ONLY” –“Slow -> Fast -> Slow Speed” –“Slow -> Fast Speed” –“Multi-Speed”

36. Recording Speed Options Data Recording Modes. –Fast Speed 115,000 data points/second –Intermediate Speed to115 data points/second to 14,700 data points/second –Slow Speed toOne data point every 10 seconds to 14 data points/second “Recorder Settings” Menu Multiple recording modes can be selected

37. Recording Speed Options Slow Speed Data Recording. up to –Records data from one data point every 10 seconds up to 14 data points/second –When not in “Fast” or “Intermediate” recording speeds, the data is sampled at “Slow” Speed “Recorder Settings” Menu “Slow” speed sampling rate can be selected (8 values)

38. “Slow Speed” Data Slow Speed Data (2 data points/second) Fast and Intermediate Speed Data

39. Recording Options Fast Speed Data Recording. –Changes sampling rate to Fast speed (115,000 data points/second) when pressure* exceeds programmed Trigger Level “Recorder Settings” Menu Trigger Level Trigger Threshold “Actual Value” or “Above Static” Trigger Channel * Or other analog channels

40. Recording Options Fast Speed Data Recording. –After the trigger level has been reached, and the gauge records at Fast Speed for a “preset” time window (10 millisec and greater, depending on memory available) “Recorder Settings” Menu Fast Speed Time Window

41. “Fast Speed” Data (115,000 data points/second) Static Pressure of 1500 psi Trigger Point Trigger Level of 2500 psi above Static Pressure 4000 psi Fast Speed Time Window 40 millisec of Pre-Trigger Fast Speed Data is saved

42. Recording Options Intermediate Speed Data Recording. –After the gauge is done recording at “Fast” speed, it starts collecting data at a “Intermediate” speed, at a “preset” sampling rate and time window (depending on memory available), ONLY IF this MODE (Multi-Speed Speed) has been enabled. “Recorder Settings” Menu Intermediate Speed Time Window (in seconds) Intermediate Sampling Speed (8 values)

43. “Intermediate Speed” Data Intermediate Speed Data (1000 data points/second) Tool MovementTool Pressure Fast Speed Data Intermediate Speed Time Window (in seconds)

44. Other Features Programmable Features. –Over 130,000 pressure* Range Combinations. –Automatic Sensor Balancing at “Start” –Automatic Sensor Balancing “During the Test” Used for sensors that are sensitive to drifting during to temperature. Mainly High G Accelerometers –Automatic Sensor Testing * Or other analog channels

45. Sensor Balance Sensor Test Sensor Range

46. Programming New Settings into the Recorder Saving any changes to the Recorder

47. “Starting” the Recorder to Collect Data

48. Connecting Battery Power to the Recorder When power is first connected to the Recorder, a “Power Interruption” error will always occur. This is normal and indicates power has just been applied. NOTE: If this error occurs after data has been collected, it could indicate a battery problem occurred.

49. Connecting Battery Power to the Recorder Clear the “Power Interruption” error with the “Clear Error Flags”

50. “Start” Options Multiple “Start” Recording Data Options –Manual Start –Start on “Power Up” –Start after Delay –Auto Start –External Start (T1)

51. “Start” Options “Manual” Start –Manually Starts recording data in the “Slow Speed Mode”.

52. “Start” Options Starting… –When the recorder is Started, all data that is in memory will be erased…

53. “Start” Options Starting… –The Recorder and Sensors (if enabled) is tested before the Recorder is Started.

54. “Start” Options Starting… –If the Sensor Test fails for some reason, you still have the option to “Start” the recorder anyway…

55. “Start” Options Recording Data… –If the Recorder is actually RECORDING DATA into memory (in the Slow Speed Mode), the main menu display will indicate this.

56. “Start” Options Other Ways to Start the Recorder… –To enable other “START” options, go to the “Recorder Settings” menu

57. Start / Stop Recording Options

58. “Start” Options “Power Up” Start –Starts recording data when Gauge is powered up. This occurs when the “Kill Switch” is removed from the battery pack. This will activate ONLY if “Checked” in the “Recorder Settings” Menu. “Recorder Settings” Menu

59. “Start” Options If the “Power Up Start” is enabled and these new settings are saved to the Recorder, the Recorder will automatically perform a Sensor Test.

60. “Start” Options “Power Up” Start –When activated, the Main menu shows this feature is will occur when the battery/power is connected to the recorder. NOTE: if the computer is connected to the recorder when battery / power is applied, the “Power Up” Start will not be activated.

61. “Start” Options “Delay” Start –Gauge is enabled to “Start Recording Data” after the programmed delay reaches zero. This count down only occurs while the gauge is NOT connected to the computer. NOTE: If the “Kill Switch” is installed, the delay start count down does not begin until the “Kill Switch” is removed. –Gauge will NOT start recording data until the count reaches zero –Draws 8 – 10 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer, and while it is counting down.

62. “Start” Options “Delay” Start –Start recording data after 1 to 255 hours (±30 minutes) –Draws 6 – 8 mA This feature must be first, enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu, and second, “Started” in the “START/STOP” pull down menu. Step #1 Step #2 “Recorder Settings” Menu

63. “Start” Options “Delay” Start –When the “Delay” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this feature is enabled. NOTE: The delay counter will not start until the computer is disconnected from the recorder.

64. “Start” Options “Auto” Start –The Recorder is enabled to “Start Recording Data” after the actual sensor value (i.e.500 psi) exceeds the programmed threshold. This only can occur if the Recorder is NOT connected to the computer. –In the “Low Power Mode”, the Recorder will “wake up” for one second, once every 5 minutes, to check the sensor (i.e. pressure) to see if it has exceed the programmed threshold. If not, the gauge goes back to sleep for another 5 minutes. If the sensor value IS above the threshold, and remains above it for 5 – 10 minutes longer, the gauge will start recording data. –Draws ~0.7 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer, and it is checking the sensor.

65. “Start” Options “Auto” Start –In the “Constant Monitor Mode”, the Recorder continuously monitors the sensor (i.e. pressure) to see if it has exceed the programmed threshold. If the sensor value IS above the threshold, and remains above it for the programmed Threshold Time, the gauge will start recording data. –Draws 40 - 100 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer, and it is checking the sensor.

66. “Start” Options “Auto” Start –Starts recording data when pressure* reaches a preset value** (Entered in “Recorder Settings” menu) Gauge Starts when pressure reaches 2300** psi * Or other analog channels

67. “Start” Options “Auto” Start Options –“Low Power Mode” (Advantage: Long Battery Life) Checks Pressure* once every 5 minutes. (Draws only 0.5 milliamps of battery power until the recorder starts.) If Pressure* exceed the “Threshold”, the Pressure* must then remain above the “Threshold” for the “Threshold Time”. If this happens, the recorder is then “Started”. If the Pressure* falls below the “Threshold” at any time, this Mode is reset and goes back to sleep for 5 more minutes. “Recorder Settings” Menu * Or other analog channels “Threshold” “MODE” “Threshold Time”

68. “Start” Options “Auto” Start Options –“Constant Monitor Mode” (Advantage: Quick Recorder “Start”) Checks Pressure* continuously. (Draws up to 100 milliamps of battery power.) If Pressure* exceed the “Threshold”, the Pressure* must then remain above the “Threshold” for the “Threshold Time”. If this happens, the recorder is then “Started”. If the Pressure* falls below the “Threshold” at any time, the “Threshold Timer” is reset back to zero. “Recorder Settings” Menu * Or other analog channels “Threshold” “MODE” “Threshold Time”

69. “Start” Options “Auto” Start Options –“Delay before Auto Start” If the “Delay before Auto Start” box is checked, AND the “Threshold” has been exceeded for the “Threshold Time”, the recorder will not “Start” until after the “Delay Time” has timed out. During the delay, the recorder draws 6 – 8 milliamps. “Recorder Settings” Menu * Or other analog channels

70. “Start” Options “Auto” Start –This feature must FIRST be enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu. “Recorder Settings” Menu * Or other analog channels Step #1

71. “Start” Options “Auto” Start After this feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu, it must be selected in the “START/STOP” pull down menu. Step #2 * Or other analog channels

72. “Start” Options “Auto” Start –When the “Delay” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this feature is enabled. NOTE: The delay counter will not start until the computer is disconnected from the recorder. * Or other analog channels

73. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) Starts recording data when the External (T1) signal occurs (either External T1 or an internal G Switch in the recorder). –“Bounces” (Internal G Switch or External T1 Signal) If the selected “Number of Bounces” occurs within a certain “Bounce Time Window”, the recorder will “Start” recording. –“Level Signal” (This feature might not be available) If the External (T1) remains HIGH for the “Min. Pulse Length” the recorder will “Start” recording. –Draws ~0.7 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer, and it is checking the sensor.

74. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) –Starts recording data when the External (T1) signal occurs (either External T1 or an internal G Switch in the recorder). This feature draws 0.5 milliamps. Internal G Switch bounces This Start feature is useful for Drop Bar applications.

75. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) –“Bounces” (Internal G Switch or External T1 Signal) If the selected “Number of Bounces” occurs within a certain “Bounce Time Window”, the recorder will “Start” recording. –“Level Signal” (This feature might not be available) If the External (T1) remains HIGH for the “Min. Pulse Length” the recorder will “Start” recording. “Recorder Settings” Menu “# of Bounces” “MODE” “Bounce Time Window” “Min. Pulse Length”

76. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) –“Quick START” (This feature might not be available) If an “External Start (T1)” occurs, and this feature is enabled, the recorder will instantly start recording data without warming up the analog channels or testing the sensors. Normal startup requires several seconds, whereas, this will start recording data instantly. NOTE: The recorder will normally Start recording data in the FAST SPEED mode. “Recorder Settings” Menu

77. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) This feature must FIRST be enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu. “Recorder Settings” Menu Step #1

78. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) After this feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu, it must be selected in the “START/STOP” pull down menu. Step #2

79. “Start” Options “External” Start (T1) –When the “External (T1)” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this feature is enabled. NOTE: The “External (T1)” will not be activated until the computer is disconnected from the recorder.

80. “Stop” Options Manual Stop –The gauge can be manually stopped when connected to the computer. Auto Stop –When enabled in the Recorder Settings Menu, the recorder will stop recording data and go to “Sleep” after the Pressure* falls below a set Threshold. * Or other analog channels

81. “Stop” Options “Manual” Stop –Stops recording data.

82. “Stop” Options Stop… –When the Recorder has Stopped recording data, the Main Menu Display will indicate this.

83. “Stop” Options “Auto” Stop –Stops recording data when the pressure* falls below a preset value** (Entered in “Recorder Settings” menu) Gauge Stops when pressure reaches 500** psi * Or other analog channels

84. “Stop” Options “Auto” Stop –The channel, pressure* threshold, and time must be selected, and enabled –Checks pressure* while in the “Slow Speed Mode” –If the pressure* falls below the threshold, for a “preset” time (in seconds), the gauge stops recording data, and goes to “Sleep” NOTE: This feature is activated when it is selected in the “Recorder Settings” menu, and then programmed into the recorder. This feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu “Recorder Settings” Menu * Or other analog channels

85. Downloading the Data

86. Always be sure an external 9 volt battery is connected to the interface box before you connect the computer to the Recorder. This is to ensure you do not loose data if the internal Recorder battery is LOW.

87. Downloading the Data If the Recorder is still “Recording Data”, you must first “STOP” the Recorder, before you can download the data.

88. Downloading the Data After the Recorder is in the “SLEEP” mode, you can download the data.

89. Downloading the Data Download ALL Data –Downloads all the data in memory. Quick Download –Downloads only the “Valid Memory” data. When collecting data, sometimes not all the memory is used to store the data, so the Recorder keeps track of how much data has actually been stored in memory. The Recorder will indicate how much data was stored into memory, and this download option downloads ONLY that data. NOTE: If in doubt, use the “Download ALL Data” option.

90. Downloading the Data If a “Parity Error” occurs while downloading the data, just try downloading the data again. The data can be downloaded as many times as you want to. The data remains in memory until EITHER you remove battery power OR you “START” the Recorder again.

91. Displaying the Data

92. Data Display Software

94. Gauge Operation and Software by Scott A. Ager