Operation Manual SpeedExtractor Record 1.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 About this manual and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Reference documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Read this manual carefully before installing and running the software and note the safety precautions in section 2 in particular. Store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the instrument, so that it can be consulted at any time. No technical modifications may be made to the software without the prior written agreement of Buchi. Unauthorized modifications may affect the system safety or result in accidents. This manual is copyright.
1 1 About this manual and general information 1.1 About this manual About this manual This manual is part of the product. It describes the SpeedExtractor Record 1.0 software and provides all information required for its use. It is addressed to laboratory personnel and operators in particular. • • • • 1.2 Read the operating instructions before use. Observe all the safety instructions. Keep the operating instructions during the product lifetime.
2 2 Safety Safety This section highlights the safety concept of the SpeedExtractor Record Software 1.0 and contains general rules of behavior and warnings from hazards concerning the use of the product. The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safety related warnings in the individual sections are strictly observed and followed. Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein.
3 3 Technical data 3.1 Minimum system requirements Operating System Requirements Windows® XP Professional (32-bit only) 500 MHz CPU or faster Technical data >100 MB of free harddrive space; 256 MB RAM CD-ROM drive Windows® Vista™ Business (32-bit only) 1 GHz CPU or faster >100 MB of free harddrive space; 1 GB RAM CD-ROM drive 3.2 Program limitations The SpeedExtractor Software 1.0 is a recording, method handling and report generating program only.
4 4 Description of function Description of function This section will introduce all basic functions provided by the software and its structure. 4.1 Program window The concept drawing below displays the segmentation of the program window and the general icons.
4 4.2 Description of function Program structure overview Main menu 1st submenu 2nd submenu Program Entrance Start Method Handling Methods can be downloaded, uploaded and configured see section 4.3 Status Realtime visualization of the SpeedExtractor system status see section 4.4 Choice between ‘Visualization’ and ‘Report handling’ see section 4.5 Reporting Realtime extraction parameter chart is displayed see section 4.5.
4 4.3 Description of function Method handling Methods are processing procedures for the SpeedExtractor. They contain the extraction processing information like pressure, temperature, time and solvent. Possible handling actions are: • Upload methods to the PC (e.g. for backup) • Download methods to the SpeedExtractor (e.g. for restore) • Configure or edit methods at the PC 4.4 Status The system state of the SpeedExtractor is visualized by an interface view.
5 5 Putting into operation Putting into operation This section contains all steps to a working setup in chronologic order. If any errors occur, please check every step carefully again from the beginning. 5.1 Step 1: Installing the program The program must be installed on the PC following the installation guide on the CD-booklet.
6 6 Operation Operation This section explains the different program views and handling steps. 6.1 Initial program view After starting the program, the view below appears (Fig. 6.1). To expand the software tree in the program tree window, click on the plus symbol. Fig. 6.1: Main screen The user has the choice to use the program tree window on the left or the blue hyperlinks of the main view on the right to reach the different functions of the software. 12 SpeedExtractor Record 1.
6 6.2 Operation Method Handling Fig. 6.2 shows the ‘Method handling’ view. This view offers an effective way to backup, add and modify methods via the PC mouse and keyboard. Section 6.2.1 gives detailed information about the handling possibilities in this view. Fig. 6.2: Method Handling screen Note To get a short description of the items in this view, hold the mouse pointer over. 13 SpeedExtractor Record 1.
6 6.2.1 Operation Method handling view in detail: The view is separated into different areas, which are listed and described as followed. Working Directory: To temporarily change the path of the ‘Working Directory’ on the PC, click on the folder icon and choose the new storage /reading path for the methods. Icon Actions behind buttons Click to change storing path of methods temporarily Note The default storage path will be restored with every program restart! See section 6.
6 Operation Methods On Device: Methods stored on the SpeedExtractor are listed in the box. To select the listed methods, mark one or more by mouse. By clicking the program icons the user can manipulate and create methods as listed below. If no SpeedExtractor is connected, this area stays inactive (greyed out).
6 6.3 Operation Status The ‘Status’ view displays the SpeedExtractor system status in real-time. All important information are visualized at a glance, thus as: • Number and position of active extraction cells • System temperature, pressure and valve status Note No actions can be carried out here.
6 6.4 Operation Reporting The ‘Reporting’ view offers entries for ‘Visualization’ and ‘Report handling’. Description of offered program entry points: • ‘Visualization’ to display temperature and pressure chart of the current measurement (see 6.4.1) • ‘Report handling’ to display temperature and pressure chart of previous measurements (see 6.4.2) To enter the program points, click the blue hyperlinks in the ‘Reporting’ view. Fig. 6.4: ‘Reporting’ view 17 SpeedExtractor Record 1.
6 6.4.1 Operation Visualization The ‘Visualization’ view displays a realtime pressure and temperature chart of the running extraction process for recording. This includes any process interruption. It also shows details about the ongoing extraction and its method. Temperature and pressure chart The legend in the upper right gives the corresponding colors and curve descriptions.
6 Operation Extraction information The current extraction parameters and the detailed method information are displayed here. Changing extraction parameters is not possible here. 6.4.
6 Operation Extraction Report Form This pop-up window appears, after opening a red marked record entry. To create a useable extraction report entry, fill out the form fields. Note Input fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be filled out. Date and Time are automatically set to the computer timebase. Fill in the users data here. The ‘Batch Nr.’ is a probe identification number. The device ‘Serial Number’ is set automatically.
6 Operation Open Extraction report To access reports stored on the file system, click ‘Open Extraction report‘ for an explorer window (Fig. 6.8). Choose the desired report by a mouse click and click ‘Open’ subsequently. Fig. 6.8: Open Extraction Report Note If no reports appear in the explorer window, use the ‘Look in‘ drop-down menu to set the correct path.
6 6.4.3 Operation Extraction report After opening up a report, view Fig. 6.9 appears. This view offers comprehensive editing and handling possibilities that can be accessed via different program icons (see list of program icons below). Fig. 6.9: Open Process Report Program icon table (main window) Icon Actions behind buttons Open process reports folder to select a saved report Delete the selected report from the report queue Save the selected report on the file system Export the selected report as .
6 Operation Program icon table (‘Extraction report’ view) Icon Actions behind buttons Save the selected report on the file system Print the selected report Zoom out of the displayed report Zoom into the displayed report Go to the previous page of the displayed report Go to the next page of the displayed report About extraction reports An ‘Extraction report’ can have several pages, depending on the amount of available information.
6 Operation Example report page 1 of 2 Extraction report Dioxine extraction (dust sample) Batchnumber: 1232-a-0 Monday, 17 November 2008 11:25 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Pressure [bar] Temperature [°C] Skip-event Stop-period Error-period 00:05 00:10 00:15 00:20 Time [hh:mm] 00:25 00:30 00:35 Remarks: This is a sample report. This report shows the different possible information of a report.
6 Operation Example report page 2 of 2 Extraction report Monday, 17 November 2008 11:25 Dioxine extraction (dust sample) Batchnumber: 1232-a-0 Uncommon events during extraction: Error-period start Error-period end Stop-period start Stop-period end Skip-event Skip-event 00:00 00:00 00:16 00:17 00:17 00:33 Page 2 of 2 25 Johan Kjeldahl SpeedExtractor Record 1.
6 6.5 Operation Configuration At the ‘Configuration’ view, program default settings can be adjusted. Fig. 6.10: Configuration Possible configuration settings • Activate the user defined radio buttons to change name, first name and batch-number of the user or use default settings instead. • At ‘Logo in extraction report’, use the radio buttons to change the report logo between the default company and a user defined one. When using a user defined logo, its position on the report can be adjusted.
7 7 Workflow Workflow The section 7 is a step-by-step user guide for the software and extraction report handling. 7.1 Software startup conditions To start the SpeedExtractor Record software, double-click the program shortcut on the desktop. Alternatively, you can start the program via the Windows start menu under programs (see section 5.3). No Connection to SpeedExtractor established If the SpeedExtractor is switched off or a communication problem (e.g.
7 7.2 Workflow While recording The software automatically starts to record the system processing data once a new extraction has been started. The following views can be used to supervise the extraction process at the computer: Visualization During the recording process, use this view to supervise the extraction details as there are pressure, temperature and progress indication in realtime. Status Use the ‘Status’ view for a realtime visualization of the technical status of the SpeedExtractor. 7.
7 Workflow Report details In the report queue, click on a red recording entry. This action brings up the ‘Extraction Report Form’ window (Fig. 7.3). Date and Time are automatically set to the computer timebase. Fill in the users data here. The ‘Batch Nr.’ is a probe identification number. The device ‘Serial Number’ is set automatically. Use the ‘Notes’ box for any kind of extraction related information.
7 7.5 Workflow Further report processing The new created report can be printed out, saved or exported as indicated by the table below. Format Icon Description Click on this icon to save the report as a .xml or as a .pdf-file. .xml = Program internal data format (review will work with this program only) .
7 7.7 Workflow Method backup It is recommended to make periodical backups of all methods, stored on the SpeedExtractor. Performing a backup Three steps are necessary to perform a method backup.
8 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section contains a list of frequently asked questions. Here you can find typical problems that might occur during operation, whereby this list does not claim to be exhaustive. 8.1 FAQ 1. Is it possible to change any data in a stored record? No, to avoid record manipulation this functionality is not available. 2. How many SpeedExtractor devices can be managed at the same time? Due to technical limitations, only one device can be managed at a time. 3.
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