Omega OM-550 Owner's manual

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................v

Ÿ How to Use This Manual.....................................................................................................................v

Ÿ Terms Used in this Manual..................................................................................................................v

Ÿ Fonts Used in this Manual...................................................................................................................v

PC Hardware Requirements .........................................................................................vi

Software Installation....................................................................................................vii

Ÿ Installing DataWorker LE on a PC with Windows 95, 98 or NT........................................................vii

Ÿ Starting the Software.........................................................................................................................vii

1.0 A Look at DataWorker LE.........................................................................................1

1.1 DataWorker LE Workbook Features................................................................................................1

1.2 Standard Worksheet functions.........................................................................................................3

1.2.1 Worksheet tabs .....................................................................................................................3

1.2.2 Selecting Worksheets............................................................................................................3

1.2.3 Split-bar.................................................................................................................................3

1.2.4 Worksheet Tab Scroll Arrows ...............................................................................................3

1.2.5 Scrollbars...............................................................................................................................4

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2.0 Worksheet Descriptions...........................................................................................5

2.1 Cover Worksheet .............................................................................................................................5

2.1.1 Cover Worksheet Menus and Toolbar..................................................................................6

2.1.2 Report Image.........................................................................................................................7

2.1.3 Company/Report Name ........................................................................................................8

2.2 Finder Worksheet.............................................................................................................................9

2.2.1 Finder Menus and Toolbar Buttons.....................................................................................10

2.2.2 Parameter Group Row........................................................................................................10

2.2.3 Parameter Labels................................................................................................................11

2.2.4 Parameter Units...................................................................................................................11

2.2.5 Data Run Rows ...................................................................................................................12

2.2.6 Filters...................................................................................................................................13

2.3 Graph Worksheet...........................................................................................................................15

2.3.1 Graph Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons...................................................................16

2.3.2 Mini Finder...........................................................................................................................16

2.3.3 Magnify Map........................................................................................................................17

2.3.4 Data Table...........................................................................................................................17

2.3.5 Sensor Location Descriptions..............................................................................................18

2.3.6 Channel Check Boxes.........................................................................................................18

2.3.7 Status Bar............................................................................................................................18

2.3.8 Data Tabs............................................................................................................................19

2.3.8.1 Values....................................................................................................................19

2.3.8.2 Statistics ................................................................................................................20

2.3.8.3 Basic Parameters..................................................................................................20

2.3.8.4 Misc. Parameters...................................................................................................20

2.3.8.5 X Scale...................................................................................................................21

2.3.8.6 Y Scale...................................................................................................................21

2.3.9 The Data Graph...................................................................................................................22

2.3.9.1 X and Y-Axes and Labels......................................................................................22

2.3.9.2 Data Plots..............................................................................................................23

2.3.9.3 X-Ref(erence) Line................................................................................................24

2.3.9.4 X-Cursors...............................................................................................................25

2.3.9.5 X-axis Units............................................................................................................26

2.4 Data Worksheet..............................................................................................................................27

2.4.1 Data Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons.....................................................................28

2.4.2 Individual Parameters..........................................................................................................29

2.4.3 Individual Data Points..........................................................................................................30

2.5 Documentation Worksheet.............................................................................................................31

2.5.1 Documentation Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons ....................................................32

2.5.2 Note Cells............................................................................................................................32

2.6 Report Worksheet..........................................................................................................................33

2.6.1 Report Worksheet Menus and Toolbar...............................................................................34

2.6.2 Report Configuration...........................................................................................................34

3.0 Menu and Tool Commands....................................................................................35

3.1 File Menu........................................................................................................................................35

3.1.1 New......................................................................................................................................35

3.1.2 Open....................................................................................................................................36

3.1.3 Close....................................................................................................................................36

3.1.4 Import File(s).......................................................................................................................37

3.1.5 Save.....................................................................................................................................38

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3.1.6 Save As ...............................................................................................................................38

3.1.7 Backup Database................................................................................................................39

3.1.8 Port Configuration................................................................................................................40

3.1.9 Page Setup..........................................................................................................................41

3.1.10 Page Header / Footer........................................................................................................42

3.1.11 Print Preview.....................................................................................................................43

3.1.12 Print ...................................................................................................................................44

3.1.13 Print Report .......................................................................................................................45

3.1.14 Recent Files 1, 2, 3, etc….................................................................................................45

3.1.15 Exit.....................................................................................................................................45

3.2 Edit Menu .......................................................................................................................................46

3.2.1 Undo....................................................................................................................................46

3.2.2 Redo....................................................................................................................................46

3.2.3 Remove Row.......................................................................................................................46

3.2.4 Hide Row.............................................................................................................................46

3.3 View Menu......................................................................................................................................47

3.4.1 Toolbar.................................................................................................................................47

3.4.2 Status Bar............................................................................................................................47

3.3.3 Zoom In................................................................................................................................47

3.3.4 Zoom Out.............................................................................................................................47

3.3.5 100%....................................................................................................................................48

3.4 Format Menu..................................................................................................................................49

3.4.1 Bold......................................................................................................................................49

3.4.2 Italic .....................................................................................................................................49

3.4.3 Underline .............................................................................................................................49

3.4.4 Alignment (Left, Center, Right)............................................................................................49

3.5 Instrument Menu ............................................................................................................................50

3.5.1 OM-550................................................................................................................................50

3.5.2 Read OM-5000....................................................................................................................51

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3.6 Tools Menu.....................................................................................................................................52

3.6.1 Magnify Tool........................................................................................................................52

3.6.2 Notes Tool ...........................................................................................................................54

3.6.3 Line Color ............................................................................................................................55

3.6.4 Fill Color ..............................................................................................................................55

3.6.5 Move to Front ......................................................................................................................56

3.6.6 Move to Back.......................................................................................................................56

3.6.7 Move Forward .....................................................................................................................56

3.6.8 Move Back...........................................................................................................................56

3.6.9 Line......................................................................................................................................57

3.6.10 Rectangle...........................................................................................................................57

3.6.11 Round Rectangle...............................................................................................................57

3.6.12 Ellipse................................................................................................................................58

3.6.13 Polygon..............................................................................................................................58

3.6.14 Y-Reference.......................................................................................................................58

3.7 Window Menu ................................................................................................................................59

3.7.1 Cascade...............................................................................................................................59

3.7.2 Tile.......................................................................................................................................59

3.7.3 Open File.............................................................................................................................59

3.8 About Menu....................................................................................................................................60

3.8.1 Index....................................................................................................................................60

3.8.2 Using Help...........................................................................................................................60

3.8.3 DataWorker.........................................................................................................................61

3.8.4 Context Help........................................................................................................................61

3.8.5 Copy Button.........................................................................................................................61

APPENDIX A: Toolbar Buttons & Pull-Down Menus..................................................62

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INTRODUCTION

ŸŸ How to Use This Manual

This Software User’s Guide explains how to use OM-550/5000 Windows Software.

This manual is written for users of varied experience. If a section covers information

you already know, feel free to skip to the next section.

• You do not need to be a computer expert to use this manual or the Software.

• The manual assumes you are familiar with Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT.

ŸŸ Terms Used in this Manual

The following statements describe special terms that will be in this manual.

• The Software will be referred to as DataWorker LE.

• Both of the OM-550 and OM-5000 series Dataloggers will be referred as a Logger.

• Workbook, contains all of the worksheets and the uploaded data set saved with file

extension (.DDW).

• Worksheet, the individual pages or sheets in the workbook file.

• Data Set, multiple data runs uploaded into the workbook file.

• Data Run / Experiment, the data uploaded from the Logger.

• Thermocouple, may be referred to as T/C

• Informs the user that the note includes important information.

• Informs the user that the note includes a handy software tip.

ŸŸ Fonts Used in this Manual

This manual uses a special font to indicate terms or words that can be found directly on

the PC display.

For Example: Select the Open command from the File menu to open a new workbook

file. This font indicates the words Open and File are actually found in the PC display.

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PC Hardware Requirements

Before the software can be used, a 486 or better computer that can run Windows 95,

98 or NT will be required to run the software.

If your current PC does not meet these requirements contact Customer support

for an alternitive software program.

Specific recommendations are as follows:

CPU, RAM, Hardware: Pentium processor

16 megabytes of RAM (minimum).

25 megabytes of free disk space (minimum).

Operating System: Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT.

Disk Drive: 3.5” high-density floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive.

Mouse: Windows compatible mouse, plugged into either a dedicated

mouse or serial port.

Serial Port: At least one port in addition to the one used for the mouse.

Video: Color VGA or better graphics adapter and appropriate video

monitor. (SVGA is highly recommended)

Printer: Color printer is recommended.

It is recommended that the software not be run on a computer that is using a

software program that doubles the computer’s RAM.

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Software Installation

Before the Software is installed, read the README file (any standard text viewer can

be used). The README contains the latest information on DataWorker LE software

and installation instructions.

ŸŸ Installing DataWorker LE on a PC with Windows 95, 98 or NT

All running applications must be closed before installing the software.

1. Insert disk 1 or the CD in the respective drive.

2. Select Run from the Start up menu.

3. Type the drive name, colon, backslash and Setup in the Open text box and click

the OK command button.

For example, if disk 1 is inserted into the “A” drive type A:\Setup.

Run Dialog Box

4. Closely follow the setup instructions provided with the software

ŸŸ Starting the Software

After the software is installed, start the software program by either double-clicking the

DataWorker icon from the program group or select it from the DataWorker for Windows

program sub-menu.

Program Group

Once the software installation is complete, it is important to start the software

and configure the communication port (refer to section 3.1.8 Port Configuration)

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1.0 A Look at DataWorker LE

This section presents an overview of a DataWorker LE workbook management window.

When DataWorker LE is started, it will automatically load the previously saved

workbook file. In the case when DataWorker LE is first installed and started it will load

the sample workbook file supplied with the software (i.e. DWsample.ddw).

1.1 DataWorker LE Workbook Features

The workbook has several features as described in the following section:

MENUS

SPLIT BAR

TITLE BAR

TOOLBAR

WORKSHEET TAB

SCROLL ARROWS

STATUS BAR

WORKSHEET TABS

VERTICAL SCROLL BAR

HORIZONTAL SCROLL BAR

Figure 1-1: Workbook Features

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• Title Bar: This bar contains the program name, version and the active workbook

file name.

• Menus: These menus contain the commands and tools for each worksheet. Each

worksheet may contain different commands to supply specific function for each

worksheet. Individual worksheet menus are described in detail in their specified

sections of this manual.

• Toolbar: The Toolbar has buttons to serve as shortcuts to the menu commands.

Individual worksheet toolbar buttons are described in detail in their specified

sections of this manual. Each worksheet may have different items on the toolbar

because of the different commands offered by each worksheet.

• Worksheet Tabs: These tabs are used to gain access to each worksheet.

• Worksheet Scroll Arrows: These arrows are used to view other worksheet tabs

when they are covered by the Horizontal scroll bar.

• Split-bar: This bar slides the Horizontal Scroll bar to the left or right so all or part

of the worksheet tabs can be viewed.

• Status Bar: This bar on the bottom of the worksheet display shows the available Help

information, current date and time.

• Horizontal Scroll Bar: This bar scrolls the worksheet display horizontally left

and right.

• Vertical Scroll Bar: This bar scrolls the worksheet display vertically up and

down.

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1.2 Standard Worksheet functions

1.2.1 Worksheet tabs

There are six standard worksheets each having a tab for easy access. These tabs are

located on the bottom left of the display.

Figure 1-2: Worksheet Tabs

1.2.2 Selecting Worksheets

To view a worksheet, use the mouse pointer to click on a worksheet tab. The worksheet

tab will then become highlighted, and the worksheet will now be visible.

The keyboard does not allow access to the worksheets. The only way to select

the worksheet is by using the mouse pointer.

Figure 1-3: Selecting a Worksheet

1.2.3 Split-bar

The Split-bar on the tab bar lets the user slide the Horizontal scroll bar to the left or

right, so all of the worksheet tabs can be viewed. This feature is located where the on

the left edge of the Horizontal scroll bar.

1.2.4 Worksheet Tab Scroll Arrows

Worksheet tabs may be hidden behind the horizontal scroll bar. To view them the user

can either use the Tab Scroll Arrows located on the left of the worksheet tabs or use

the Split-bar.

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1.2.5 Scrollbars

The worksheets have both Horizontal and Vertical screen scroll bars so the non-visible

areas of the worksheet can be scrolled into view. The Horizontal scroll bar is located in

the lower right corner and can be scrolled left or right by pressing the left or right

arrows located on each end of the scroll bar. The user may also scroll the display by

sliding the center scroll bar left or right. The Vertical scroll bar located on the right side

of the screen has the same features as the Horizontal scrollbar except it scrolls the

worksheet display up and down.

CLICK HERE TO SCROLL WORKSHEET TABS

SLIDE TO VIEW WORKSHEET TABS

CLICK AND DRAG TO SLIDE THE VIEW HORIZONTALLY

CLICK TO SINGLE

STEP WORKSHEET

VIEW LEFT OR RIGHT

Figure 1-4: Worksheet Options

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2.0 Worksheet Descriptions

The following sections offer brief explanations for the worksheet functions and how they

benefit the user. Refer to section 3.0 Menu and Tool Commands for information on how

to use all of the menu commands.

2.1 Cover Worksheet

The Cover worksheet is the introductory worksheet. This worksheet contains an

introductory picture of an OM-550, OM-5100, and a text box for entering a company or

workbook name.

Cover worksheet features:

• Menus and Toolbar

• Report Image

• Company Name Text Box

MENUS & TOOLBAR

COMPANY NAME TEXT BOX

REPORT IMAGE

Figure 2-1: Welcome Worksheet

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2.1.1 Cover Worksheet Menus and Toolbar

• Menus: File, View, Instrument, Window, and About.

• Toolbar Buttons: Print, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Read OM-550, Read OM-

5000, About, and Context Help.

Figure 2-2: Cover Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons

The dimmed menu commands are used in other worksheets.

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2.1.2 Report Image

The image located on the Cover worksheet can be changed to insert a custom

company logo or image that relates to the report.

To change an image:

1. Using the mouse pointer, click the image in the blue box and a list box will appear.

Figure 2-3: Changing an Image

2. Navigate to the folder where the desired image file is and highlight by clicking it

once. The image files supported by the software are Dib-(.dib), Gif (.gif), Pcx

(.pcx), Tiff (.tiff), Targa (.tga), Bitmap (.bmp) and Jpeg (.jpg).

3. Click the OK command button to insert, or Cancel to return to the Cover

worksheet without making any changes.

Once an image (picture or logo) is selected, a copy of that image is added to the

“Images” file folder located in the workbook directory. This allows the user to

easily locate any image or logo.

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2.1.3 Company/Report Name

The text box located on the bottom half of the Cover worksheet allows the user enter a

company or report name.

To enter a name:

1. Using the mouse pointer, highlight the text in the text box.

2. Type a desired name and then hit the [enter] key to accept or [esc] to cancel.

HIGHLIGHTED TEXT

Figure 2-4: Entering a Company Name

The text in the Company name text box is automatically entered in the Company

parameter on the Finder worksheet everytime data is uploaded into the program.

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2.2 Finder Worksheet

The Finder worksheet contains the data collected by the Logger and is in a standard

spreadsheet format. Each row represents one data run which gives the user easy

access and indexing to each data run.

Finder worksheet features:

• Menus and Toolbar

• Parameter Groups (color coded)

• Parameter Labels

• Data Run Rows

• User Definable Columns

• Parameter Units

• Filters

MENUS &

TOOLBAR

PARAMETER

GROUPS

PARAMETER

LABELS

PARAMETER UNITS

DATA RUN ROWS

FILTERS

SELECTED

DATA RUN

USER

DEFINABLE

COLUMNS

Figure 2-5: Finder Worksheet

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2.2.1 Finder Menus and Toolbar Buttons

• Menus: File, Edit, View, Format, Instrument, Window and About.

• Toolbar buttons: New, Open, Save, Print, Undo, Redo, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%,

Align left, Center, Align right, Bold, Italic, Underline, OM-550, Read OM-5000, About

and Context Help.

Figure 2-6: Finder Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons

The dimmed menu commands are used in other worksheets.

2.2.2 Parameter Group Row

The Parameter Groups are the headers for a specific group of data parameters

collected by the Logger. The Parameter Groups are color coded with the associated

Parameter Labels so they will be easily identified together.

PARAMETER GROUP

Figure 2-7: Parameter Group

The Parameter Groups are defined as the following:

User Defined Parameter Group: These parameters have white cells indicating

they can be used to enter text to help tag the row

with unique information about that data run.

General Parameter Group: This group contains file information associated

with the data run such as date and time (of data

run) and the data file tag.

Instrument Parameter Group: This group contains the programmed information of

the Instrument that was used to collect data.

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2.2.3 Parameter Labels

The Parameter Labels are where all of the specific parameters in each group are

named.

PARAMETER

LABEL

Figure 2-8: Parameter Label

Parameter Label column width can be adjusted to be larger or smaller by placing

the mouse pointer over a line dividing the parameter columns and sliding it to the

desired width.

2.2.4 Parameter Units

The Parameter Units are the units of measurement for that parameter. For example, in

the Instrument Parameter group the Parameter Log Interval is in Seconds.

PARAMETER

UNITS

Figure 2-9: Parameter Units

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2.2.5 Data Run Rows

All of the data runs uploaded into the workbook file are listed on the Finder worksheet

as individual rows. The first data run uploaded into the workbook file is in the bottom

row and the most recent data run uploaded is in the top row.

When any data run row is selected, all of the cells in the entire row are highlighted in

purple and blue. The purple cells indicate that the cells can be modified and the blue

cells indicate the data cannot be modified.

When any individual data cell in a data run row is selected, all of the cells in the entire

row are highlighted in green and yellow. The green cells indicate that the cells can be

modified and the yellow cells indicate the data cannot be modified.

The data run rows can also be moved into any order desired. This is useful when the

user wants to place similar data runs together.

To change the order of the data run:

1. Select the number cell of a data run row with the mouse pointer. The row will

then become highlighted in purple and blue.

2. Drag the row and drop it to a desired location.

Figure 2-10: Drag and Drop Data Rows

Entire selected rows and columns can be copied and pasted into other

spreadsheet applications by pressing keys (CTRL + C) to “copy” and then

“pasted” by pressing keys (Ctrl + V).

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2.2.6 Filters

There are Filters for each parameter label that filter specific data out of data runs so

the user can easily compare similar data.

Filtering more than one column at a time acts as a Logical AND Function. All

conditions of all set filters must be met for data row(s) to remain.

To use the Filter function:

1. Click the Filter button to reveal the unique data as populated in that column

under that particular parameter label.

2. Select a desired data value to filter, or the two standard filters All and Special.

FILTER

ARROW

BUTTON

Figure 2-11: Filter Function

To use the All option:

1. Select All to reset the filter for that column and view all of the data run rows that

meet the other column filters.

To use the Special option:

1. Select Special to select data run rows within a range of values. There are

multiple options to select information to filter by clicking the appropriate

relational operators option button (See Figure 2-12). The user can either select

data from a populated list or type it in the text box on the top of the column.

= equal to >= greater than or equal to

> greater than <= less than or equal to

< less than <> Not equal to

Figure 2-12: Relational Operators

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