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Vivo SoftwareInstallation and User’s guide

1-2 Vivo User’s Guide

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Publication no.: 9040U4132 Copyright 2000 by Dantec Dynamics A/S,Tonsbakken 18, DK-2740 Skovlunde, Denmark. All rights reserved.

First edition. Printed in 2002

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Vivo User’s Guide 1-3

1. General1.1 Contents1. GENERAL............................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.1 CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 2-5

BATTERY SAFETY AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-5

3. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................ 3-7

3.1 VIVO PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 3-73.1.1 Vivo Controller.......................................................................................................................................... 3-73.1.2 Vivo Field Control..................................................................................................................................... 3-73.1.3 Vivo Draught............................................................................................................................................. 3-73.1.4 Vivo Temperature...................................................................................................................................... 3-83.1.5 Vivo Humidity ........................................................................................................................................... 3-83.1.6 Vivo TriGas and Vivo Dosing ................................................................................................................... 3-83.1.7 Vivo Battery............................................................................................................................................... 3-8

4. INSTALLATION OF THE VIVO SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE ......................................................................... 4-9

5. USING THE VIVO SYSTEM’S HARDWARE .............................................................................................. 5-11

5.1 VIVO UNITS FOR MEASURING THERMAL COMFORT............................................................................................ 5-115.2 USING VIVO’S THERMAL UNITS ........................................................................................................................ 5-13

5.2.1 Connecting Vivo’s thermal units ............................................................................................................. 5-135.2.2 Especially for Vivo Draught.................................................................................................................... 5-145.2.3 Especially for Vivo Battery ..................................................................................................................... 5-155.2.4 Using the Vivo Stand............................................................................................................................... 5-165.2.5 Power supply for Vivo thermal units....................................................................................................... 5-175.2.6 Communicating with the Vivo Field Control (PDA) ............................................................................... 5-17

6. USING VIVO FIELD CONTROL SOFTWARE............................................................................................ 6-19

6.1 STRUCTURE OF THE VIVO FIELD CONTROL SOFTWARE..................................................................................... 6-196.2 MEASUREMENTS WITH THE VIVO FIELD CONTROL (PDA) ............................................................................... 6-21

6.2.1 Starting a measurement with the PDA .................................................................................................... 6-216.2.2 Selecting a template with the PDA.......................................................................................................... 6-226.2.3 Changing the template set-ups using the PDA........................................................................................ 6-236.2.4 Managing “Measurements” using the PDA............................................................................................ 6-246.2.5 Synchronization....................................................................................................................................... 6-266.2.6 Reception of data at the PDA from finished measurements .................................................................... 6-27

6.3 PROCESSING DATA WITH THE VIVO FIELD CONTROL (PDA)............................................................................. 6-296.3.1 Graphs on the hand-held terminal .......................................................................................................... 6-296.3.2 Calculating values using the PDA........................................................................................................... 6-316.3.3 Data in text format on the PDA............................................................................................................... 6-34

6.4 MANAGING VIVO UNITS WITH THE VIVO FIELD CONTROL (PDA) .................................................................... 6-35

7. USING VIVO CONTROLLER FOR PC......................................................................................................... 7-39

7.1 STRUCTURE OF VIVO CONTROLLER SOFTWARE FOR PC ................................................................................... 7-397.1.1 Main menu in Vivo Controller software.................................................................................................. 7-397.1.2 Menus in Vivo Controller software ......................................................................................................... 7-407.1.3 Vivo Controller software’s Toolbar ........................................................................................................ 7-42

7.2 EXAMPLES OF MEASUREMENTS USING VIVO CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ............................................................ 7-437.2.1 Example – Defining a new project .......................................................................................................... 7-437.2.2 Example – Defining a new template........................................................................................................ 7-437.2.3 Example – A new measurement............................................................................................................... 7-47


7.3 PROCESSING DATA WITH VIVO CONTROLLER SOFTWARE.................................................................................. 7-517.3.1 Showing measurement results as a screen picture .................................................................................. 7-517.3.2 Calculations using collected data............................................................................................................ 7-537.3.3 Using markers to mark valid data for result and report.......................................................................... 7-547.3.4 Exporting data in comma-separated file ................................................................................................. 7-547.3.5 Exporting graphs..................................................................................................................................... 7-547.3.6 Printing the measurement report............................................................................................................. 7-55

8. VIVO TRIGAS AND VIVO DOSING.............................................................................................................. 8-57

8.1 VIVO TRIGAS.................................................................................................................................................... 8-578.2 VIVO DOSING.................................................................................................................................................... 8-598.3 VIVO GAS SYSTEM............................................................................................................................................. 8-61

8.3.1 Operating and communicating with the Vivo system............................................................................... 8-618.3.2 Gas measurements via Palm Pilot........................................................................................................... 8-61

8.4 GAS MEASUREMENTS VIA PC............................................................................................................................ 8-628.4.1 Measurement sequence............................................................................................................................ 8-648.4.2 Handling data from gas measurements with Palm Pilot and PC ............................................................ 8-65

9. VIVO EXPLORER ............................................................................................................................................ 9-67

10. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................... 10-69

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING.............................................................................................................................. 11-71


2. Safety InstructionsImportant! Read this before you use your Vivo units

- Read instructions carefully before installation and use

- Connect units to only one platform at a time – either PC or Palm Pilot

- Do not use the Vivo Battery as a communication unit, neither with cablenor infrared

- Use only original cables

- Avoid all kinds of moisture

Warning!

Connecting cables while power is ON may cause permanent damage toVivo Units!

Always disconnect power before a cable is connected or disconnected.

Warning!

The Vivo Gas monitor must not be placed in areas with flammablegasses/vapours in explosive concentrations, or be used to monitorexplosive concentrations of these. Also, monitoring of certain aggressivegases, or a very high concentration of water vapour, could damage theVivo Gas monitor. Ask your local Dantec Dynamics representative forfurther information.

Warning!The Vivo units must be stored within the temperature range –20 to +45oC, ifstored outside this interval the lifespan of the units will be reducedsignificantly.

Battery safety and disposal instructionsThe Vivo Batterty has a build-in overload protection. Allways use original Dantecreplacement parts.

This unit contains both a Lithium-ion and a Ni-MH rechargeable battery.

When exposed to temperatures above 60 deg. C (140 deg. F) batterycells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.

The batteries may also be damaged if the unit is exposed to excessivemechanical shocks.

If the batteries are damaged, electrolyte may also leak from the unitand cause personal injury.


Keep the unit away from children.

This unit must not be disposed of in fire or with the normal householdwaste. Before disposal the rechargeable batteries must be removedfrom the unit and delivered to the nearest battery deposit site accordingto local regulations. Contact the local waste disposal agency for theaddress of the nearest battery deposit site.The local Dantec Dynamics representative can assist in removal of thebatteries from the unit.


3. IntroductionCongratulations on your new Vivo system! We have put much effort into makingmeasurements of indoor climate and ventilation as easy and user-friendly aspossible.

Nevertheless, if you have any problems with the equipment, you can contact yourlocal distributor. If you have comments on the system, you can contact us atwww.dantecdynamics.com. We are open to your ideas and suggestions forimprovements. We are working continually to ensure that you have the bestequipment for making indoor climate and ventilation measurements.

The system requirements for this Vivo system are Palm OS 3.5, 4.1 or higher.

Please read this manual before you use your Vivo system.

3.1 Vivo product overview

3.1.1 Vivo Controller

Vivo Controller is the software used to operate the Vivo system via a PC. VivoController enables the operator to use all the features and set-ups in the system.

Vivo Controller is compatible with Microsoft’s operating system Windows 98 andnewer versions.

3.1.2 Vivo Field Control

Vivo Field Control is a hand-held terminal (PDA – Personal Digital Assistant). Themodel we offer with the system will vary as new models are continuously comingon to the market.

Please note that ordinary use of the hand-held terminal (PDA) is not described inthis manual. Instead you should refer to the manual supplied by the maker of yourPDA. Only use of the Vivo Field Control software will be described in this manual.

3.1.3 Vivo Draught

Vivo Draught is capable of measuring air velocities in the range 0 to 1 m/s (type01) or 0 to 5 m/s (type 02).

Both types also measure air temperature.


3.1.4 Vivo Temperature

Vivo Temperature measures the operative temperature, which is a measure of thetemperature, experienced by a person as a result of the actual temperature,convection and the effects of radiant heat.

The unit provides a very close representation of the body’s perception oftemperature. In the vertical position the unit represents a standing person, at anangle of 30o it represents a sitting person and when it is horizontal is represents aperson lying down.

3.1.5 Vivo Humidity

Vivo Humidity measures the relative humidity of the air and the air temperature.

3.1.6 Vivo TriGas and Vivo Dosing

Vivo TriGas is a gas sensor that measures tracer gas (SF6 or N2O), H2O and CO2.The Vivo TriGas unit works together with the Vivo Dosing, which is a necessarytool for many tracer gas measurements.

3.1.7 Vivo Battery

Vivo Battery is the battery box that makes the system independent of an externalpower supply. Vivo Battery has a capacity of 1.5 Ah, which is sufficient whenmeasuring with three terminal units for 3-4 hours.

Note !Never use Vivo battery as a communication unit. The Vivo battery has noinfrared commmunication.Do not connect the Vivo battery to the PC data cable.


4. Installation of the Vivo system’s softwareImportant!

Install the software for your Palm Pilot before you install your Vivo FieldControl Software.

Installing the PC software:

Insert the CD with the Vivo Controller for PC software and you will be guidedthough the installation.

Installing the Palm OS software:

To install the Vivo software for Palm OS, use the manual for your Palm Pilot. Theprogramme Vivo.prc is on the CD.



5. Using the Vivo system’s hardware

The Vivo units are divided logically in two groups: thermal units and gas units. Allthe units are compatible although they belong to different groups. In normal use,however, the thermal and gas units will be used separately.

This chapter contains a description of how the units are assembled and adescription of their mechanism.

5.1 Vivo units for measuring thermal comfort

The units used for measuring thermal comfort are: Vivo Draught, VivoTemperature, Vivo Humidity and Vivo Battery. The following are common tothem:

1. Display, which shows the unit’s status.

2. Power indicator and infrared communication port.

3. Mechanical arm for positioning the unit’s sensor.

4. Female connector used when combining several units.

5. Female connector for mechanical mounting bolt used when combining severalunits.

6. Plug for connecting units in a network.

7. Mechanical wheel used to turn mounting bolt.

8. Mounting bolt.

9. Plug for power supply.

10. Male connector used when combining several units.



5.2 Using Vivo’s thermal units

5.2.1 Connecting Vivo’s thermal units

How to connect two thermal units:

1. Press the two units together so the male and female connectors meet.

2. Turn the mechanical wheel until the two units are locked securely together.

3. Connect the units with the network cable. Note: The arrow on the cable mustline up with the arrow on the connector.

4. When the cable has been plugged in, turn the cable’s metal ring clockwise untilthe cable is locked in the connector.

Warning!

Connecting cables while power is ON may cause permanentdamage to Vivo Units!


5.2.2 Especially for Vivo Draught

Vivo Draught is fitted with a protective cap that must be lowered before the unitcan be used.

Note: It is important that you do not touch the sensor, as this will affect thesensor’s precision.

Lower the protective cap by turning the screw counter-clockwise to release it, asshown in the illustration. When the cap has been lowered, tighten the screw again.

Positioning the mechanical arm:

The mechanical arm can beadjusted by moving it up or down.

The arm can be positioned from 0°to 90°, with fixed notches at 0°,30° and 90°.

Note: Always touch the arm itself– never the sensor.


5.2.3 Especially for Vivo Battery

Functionality of the Vivo Battery:

The black button on the top is the on and off switch. If the button is held down formore than 0.5 second the battery will be switched off.

There are 3 diodes on the Vivo battery indicating the following:

Left green LED (light-emitting diode) indicatesBattery Power ON

Yellow LED in the middle indicates that the batteryis being charged. Will turn off when the battery isfully charged

Right green LED indicates that external power isconnected

Note: If the battery is off and the power supply is connected to the units, they arepowered on. It will not be possible to power off via the battery button.

If the power cable is disconnected the units will be powered off.

Important !Never use Vivo battery as a communication unit. The Vivo battery has noinfrared commmunication.Do not connect the Vivo battery to the PC’s or Palm Pilots data cable. Readsafety instructions


5.2.4 Using the Vivo Stand

If necessary, Vivo units can be mounted on a stand using a clamp that can gripround items with a diameter of 13 to 55 mm.

The units can be mounted on the clamp using the mounting bolt and a maleconnector.

Using the different mounting holes makes it possible to mount the units at differentangles.

There are 2 places where the mounting bolt can be secured and 6 locations for themale connector.


5.2.5 Power supply for Vivo thermal unitsEither a current feed or a Vivo battery can be used as power supply.

Connect the current feed to the 220 V or 110 V electricity mains. The Vivo Batteryis simply connected to the other units as described in the section “ConnectingVivo’s thermal units”.

5.2.6 Communicating with the Vivo Field Control (PDA)Using the Vivo system with a hand-held terminal (PDA) requires installation of theVivo Field Control Software in the terminal.

Communications between the Vivo units and the Vivo Field Controller (PDA) canuse either a cable or the infrared port. The system automatically detects which formof communications has been chosen.


If infrared communication is used, the distance from the PDA to the units must notbe more than 0.8 m. The terminal’s IR port must be pointed directly at the Vivounit’s IR port. You must therefore hold the terminal within the area shown in theillustration to ensure cordless connections.

You can activate infrared communications by pressing either the synchronizebutton or the button with the communications symbol on the PDA’s screen.

Communication stops if there is no contact for more than 10 s. If this occurs, youmust activate synchronization again.

Note: When the button above or the button is pressed the Newmeasurement setups will be sent to the Vivo units - No data vill be collected.


6. Using Vivo Field Control software

Note that general use of the hand-held terminal (PDA) is not covered in thismanual. You should refer instead to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of thePDA. Only the use of Vivo Field Control software is described in this manual.

Start the Vivo software by pressing the icon

6.1 Structure of the Vivo Field Control software

It is possible to access all parts of the program by pressing the uppermost bar onthe program screen.

All functions are described below.

In addition to using the Vivo system for measurements, the program enables you tomake a large number of calculations. This is described in the section oncalculations. The calculation function is not connected with those parts of theprogram used for processing measurement results.



6.2 Measurements with the Vivo Field Control (PDA)

6.2.1 Starting a measurement with the PDA

Before starting a measurement, check that all cables are connected and that thebattery is fully charged.

To start a measurement:

1. Switch the PDA on and press on the Vivo icon .

2. Press on the uppermost bar, then on Templates.

3. Choose the template you want to use for the measurement.

4. Check that it has the desired time set-up and press on the synchronize button . Remember to point the PDA at the units if the infrared port is being

used. If you want to change the time set-up or the name of measurement, seethe section “Changing the template set-ups using the PDA”.

5. Synchronization starts automatically and has finished when the program says itis ready. You also have the possibility of stopping synchronization by pressingthe Cancel icon. If several units are not interconnected, you must synchronizewith them individually.

6. The measurement then starts automatically. The measurement finishes with anacoustic signal and “Status” is “Finished”.

7. When the measurement is finished, the units are resynchronized.

A more detailed description of the possibilities offered by the synchronizationfunction is given in the section “Synchronization”.


6.2.2 Selecting a template with the PDA

The templates are grouped by type: thermal units, gas units and templates createdon a PC.

You can choose a template type by activating the drop-down menu in the upperright corner. Activate the drop down meny by pressing

It is also possible to activate the “Manage” function under Templates at the top ofthe screen.

The “Manage” function can be used for the following operations:

- Delete All User Templates:

This function deletes all user-defined templates and all changes madeto templates. Factory set-ups (predefined templates) will be reinstated.

- Archive Incoming Templates:

This function makes it possible to group new templates transferredduring synchronization with a PC.

- Delete Incoming Templates:

This function deletes all templates and changes transferred during themost recent synchronization with a PC.


6.2.3 Changing the template set-ups using the PDA

When a template is selected, the “Measurement Settings” screen opens.

You have the following possibilities for changing the template set-ups:

- Name – the name of the measurement can be changed. Read in your PDAmanual about writing on a PDA.

- Duration – the duration of the measurement can be changed by pressing the“Duration” field, which causes a list of options to pop up.

- Pressing the appropriate field can change the start and stop time and date.

The “on sync” function starts the measurement as soon as the units aresynchronized.

You are free to choose duration from the list or edit a stop time/date – the twofields will adjust to the selected setting.

- “Free Run” – starts the measurement following synchronization and continuesthe measurement until it is stopped manually using the menu sequence“Measurements” → “Manage” → “Stop All Measurements”.


- “Nights off” – the units will not collect data in the time interval selected in thefields.

- Remarks – you can write a text here.

When you have finished setting up the template, you can start to synchronize .The “Monitoring unit sync” screen appears and the measurement can then be found under“Measurements” → “Pending”.

Alternatively, once you have finished setting up the template you can select “OK”. Themeasurement can then be found under “Measurements” → “Outbox”.

6.2.4 Managing “Measurements” using the PDA

There are three folders in the “Measurement” screen: Inbox, Pending and Outbox.

- The Outbox folder containsmeasurements that have not yet beentransferred to the units duringsynchronization.

- The Pending folder containsmeasurements that have been transferredto the units, but the measurements havenot yet been started or are notcompletely finished. It is possible to seethe partly collected data.

- The Inbox folder contains finishedmeasurements where all date have beencollected.

You have the following options in the “Measurement” screen:

Button Action

Activates the “Templates” screen.

Deletes the selected measurement.

Shows a textual report of the selectedmeasurement.

Shows a graph of the selected measurement.

Starts synchronization. Send to units only.

Goes to monitoring units screen


If you mark a measurement in the Inbox folderand then in the overall menu “Measurements”choose → “Go” → “Measurement Points”, a listappears. This list contains icons for the Vivounits involved in the measurement and icons forthe calculated values.

In the overall menu it is possible to activatethe “Manage” function. Here it is possible tochoose the following functions:

Menu item Function

Generate Demo Data Generates demo data for all measurements in the Outboxfolder.

Move To Pending The marked measurement in the Outbox folder is moved tothe Pending folder (this is used if the measurement set-uplacks a unit compared to the template).

Move to Inbox The marked measurement in the Pending folder is moved tothe Inbox folder (this is used if you want to declare ameasurement as finished without having all the data).

Delete AllMeasurements

Deletes all measurements in all folders in the hand-heldterminal.

Stop AllMeasurements

Stops all measurements with the units that the PDA is incontact with.

Clean All Units Deletes all measurements in the units that the PDA is incontact with.

Auto Delete The PDA deletes all measurements that have reached a setage.

About Information about the software version.


6.2.5 Synchronization

All communication occurs via synchronization. Synchronization is activated via either theGo menu where a full synchronisation will be made - both send setup and receive data.

Or via the synchronize button , which is found on several screens.

You can also decide to use the synchronization short-cut button.

These buttons only sends the new measurement set-up – no data will be received from theunits.

If you decide to activate synchronization usingthe Go menu, you can activate several optionson the synchronization screen by pressing theappropriate icons.

Icon Function

Auto-check for infrared or cable connection.

Synchronizes date and time. This also occurs automaticallyduring synchronization.

Sends the new measurement set-up – no data will be receivedfrom the units.

Receives the measurement data – data is received but nothingis sent to the units.

This icon indicates that the PDA is processing data.

Starts synchronization.

Stops synchronization.

Goes to the unit’s screen.


There are 4 flashing diodesuppermost in the “Monitoring UnitSync” screen. They are active duringsynchronization.

The diodes symbolise the following:

Diode no. / Colour Function

Diode 1 / Green Lights during transmission to a unit.

Diode 2 / Green Lights when diode 1 is off, while waiting for a unit toanswer.

Diode 3 / Yellow Lights if the unit does not answer within 1.5 s.

Diode 4 / Red Lights when synchronization is abandoned.Synchronization must then be repeated.

6.2.6 Reception of data at the PDA from finished measurements

When a measurement is finished, the PDA willbeep 4 times. You will be able to see that themeasurement is finished in the “Pending”folder.

The measurement data will be transferred to thePDA on synchronization and any newmeasurement set-up will be transferred to theVivo units at the same time.

If you want to receive data without sendinganything, select “Synchronize” and then:

.

If the measurement consists of data from several Vivo units that have not beeninterconnected during the measurement, you must synchronize with each unit individually.After synchronization with all units, the measurement is moved from the “Pending” folderto the “Inbox” folder.



6.3 Processing data with the Vivo Field Control (PDA)

6.3.1 Graphs on the hand-held terminal

If you select “Go” → “Graphs”, the graph screen will appear. It is possible to see up tothree graphs simultaneously. In this screen it is possible to show: - individual values, -calculated average, - calculated standard deviation, - calculated minimum and maximumvalues for the whole measurement or parts of it.

1. The tab for the individual graph has the same colour as the graph it represents.The tab also carries an icon showing the type of data shown. The marked tabdetermines which value scale will be used (5) and which value will be shownat (6).

2. To choose another graph, select a tab (1). Pressing the arrows (2) or (3) causesselection lists to pop up. Here you can give the selected tab/colour a new value.

3. Se under 2.

4. Five different values can be shown with large figures (6). Press to show thecurrent value. Press to show the maximum value. Press to show theminimum value. Press to see the average value. Press to show thestandard deviation.

5. You can see the scale of the selected graph to the left of the graph area.


6. The large figures show the value selected at (4).

NB: Only one of the functions (7) and (8) can be used at a time. If one function isselected, the other is automatically deselected.

7. You can choose to have the value specified at (4) shown for an interval. The intervalis selected by marking the desired graph area with the PDA’s pen. It is also possibleto make this selection using the preview (10), which is shown immediately under thegraph. When the interval has been chosen, the value specified at (4) relates only tothis interval.

8. A point is selected by pointing at the desired point on the graph. The figures at (6)then relate to the selected point.

9. Returns you to the “Measurements” screen.

10. Preview of the whole measurement. See also (7).

11. The time axis of the graph. Here it is possible to select the time interval for thegraph.

Under the “Graphs” screen it is possibleto activate a “Start Listen” / “StopListen” function from the “Graph” menuin the menu bar.

This function “listens” to the units that the PDA is in contact with. This means that thevalues shown in this function are current values and are not averaged.

You can “listen” to an on-going measurement or you can start a Listen session, in whichall Vivo units will start to send data to the hand-held terminal’s display.


6.3.2 Calculating values using the PDA

Under “Calc” you can see a list of thevalues that can be calculated using thePDA.

These are described in the followingsections.

ET*, New Effective Temperature

ET* can be calculated here using different input parameters.

Change the value for Metabolism by selecting the icon in front of the METvalue and select another activity.


Change the value for Clothing insulation (CLO) by selecting the icon in frontof the CLO value and select the correct pieces of garment.

Equivalent Temperature

Equivalent temperature can be calculated here using different input parameters.

To change values for Metabolism and Clothing select on the Icon.

PMV Calculations.

In the PMV calculator you can make calculations of the PMV and PPD values.


PMV vs. PPD, Predicted mean vote versus Predicted percentage dissatisfied

Plot of PMV against PPD.


Draught Rate

Here it is possible to have the Draught Rate calculated for various temperatures, airvelocities and variations in air velocity at standard deviation.

The Draught Rate expresses how many people will experience draughts under thegiven conditions.

6.3.3 Data in text format on the PDAIf the icon in the “Measurement Points” screen is selected, a screen will appear with theresults in text format. These results can be printed, transferred to a PC or transferred to thehand-held terminal’s notepad.


6.4 Managing Vivo units with the Vivo Field Control (PDA)

In the “Go” menu you will find the“Monitoring Units” function.Choosing this function pops up a listof the Vivo units that the PDA is incontact with.

If you want to add a new Vivo unit tothe list, select “Update” while there iscontact with the new unit, which willbe added to the list automatically.

In this screen it is possible to get information about the individual units by pressingon the icon for the desired unit.

The functions on the Monitoring Units screen are:

Button Function

Leave the screen and go back.

Update with all the units connected so far.

Activate the units sub-menu

Activate the unit info screen. It is now possible tochange the unit name.

Functions in the Units menu:


The functions in the Units menu are:

Order Function

Reset Database Resets Database with information about units

Clean All Units… Deletes all data from all units

Stop All Measurements Stops all measurements

MeasurementsDraughtPreferences

Activates screen to set actual air pressure

IR Range Check Starts programme for IR range check (units must bein sight for the IR eye)

The functions in each units sub-menu:

Order Function

Listen Starts a “listen” session. The graph screen is shownwith actual current data from the unit.

Stop Measuring Stops the measurement currently in process on theunit.

Delete All Data Deletes all data on the unit.

Reset Deletes everything on the unit. This is used in case of“Internal Error”.


Pressing on an icon for a Vivo unit causes a“Unit Info” screen to appear. This givesdetailed information about the unit and enablesyou to give the unit a name or change theexisting name.

You add or change a name by writing in the“Name:” field. The new name will be stored inthe Vivo unit the next time “Update” isactivated or when synchronization is carried outnext time.

In the “Monitoring Units” screen you canchoose the “Units” menu.

This gives the following options:

Menu item Function

Reset Database Deletes the database of the units.

Clean All Units Deletes all measurements and resets all of the Vivo unitsthat there is contact with.

Stop All Measurements Stops all on-going measurements.

IR Range Check Starts a program that beeps all the time there is infraredcontact with the units. It is used to check the range of theinfrared connection.



7. Using Vivo Controller for PC

When the Vivo Controller software is installed on a PC, there will be two programsin the program menu: Vivo Controller and Vivo Unit Explorer.

The Vivo Controller program is used for measurements.

The Vivo Unit Explorer program is used to obtain detailed information about theunits or how they are set up on the PC.

7.1 Structure of Vivo Controller software for PC

7.1.1 Main menu in Vivo Controller software

1. Templates. The program contains a number of templates that cover all themeasurements it is possible to take. A template contains all the set-ups that arenecessary to take a measurement. However, a time frame for the measurementmust be entered.

2. Templates Trash contains deleted templates.

3. The Project Vivo measurements folder enables every user of the system tosave one or more projects with measurements.


4. Drafts contains measurement set-ups that are not yet finally defined.

5. Outbox contains defined measurements that have not yet been transferred tothe measurement units.

6. Pending contains measurements that have been sent to the units but the datahas not yet been collected in its entirety.

7. Inbox contains finished measurements.

8. Trash contains deleted measurements.

7.1.2 Menus in Vivo Controller software

File

Projects, templates and measurements can bemanaged in the File menu.

New is used when you want to define:

- A new project

- A new measurement

- A new template

The program guides you through the sequences. Seealso the examples elsewhere in this guide.

Import function is for importing previously exportedfiles

Edit

The Edit menu contains standard Windows functions:

Undo Ctrl+Z

Cut Ctrl+X

Copy Ctrl+C

Paste Ctrl +V

View

The View menu is used to change the appearance of the “Tool bar” and the “Statusbar”.

Tools


Menu item Function

Send and Receive Starts communication to and from the units. Newmeasurement set-ups are sent to the units and measurementdata is collected. If other changes have been made, this datais also updated during this operation.

Send Measurement set-ups are sent in one direction from the PC tothe Vivo units.

Receive Measurement data is collected in one direction from the Vivounits to the PC.

Options… Used to set up the com port, alarms and delete mode. Seebelow

Language… Selects the system language.

Set-ups in Options:

Communication

Here you choose which COMport is to be used.

Marking the “Remove read datafrom unit” check box willautomatically delete data fromthe units when the data hasbeen stored on the PC’s harddisc.

Alert

“Alert before measurementstart”. Here you can set a timefor an alarm before the start ofmeasurements that are in theOutbox and not yet transferredto the units.

“Alert before measurementend”. Here you can set a timefor an alarm before the end ofthe measurement.

Help

There is no help function for this software. There is a reference to this guideinstead.


7.1.3 Vivo Controller software’s Toolbar

Toolbar

The Toolbar has the following functions:

Icon Function

New project

Open a project

Create a new template

Create a new measurement

Delete the highlighted item

Stop a measurement

Send set-ups to and receive data from units

Set-ups are being sent to units

Data is being received from units

Listen to the units. Data is shown on the screen but is not stored.Listen does not disturb ongoing measurements.


7.2 Examples of measurements using Vivo Controller software

7.2.1 Example – Defining a new project

To define a new project, click on: File → New → New Project.

Then choose a name for the projectand the project is saved in the folderwhere you want to store your data.

In this example, the chosen name isMyVivoProject.

The project must be open when datais received from the measurementscreated in this project. If anotherproject is open when data iscollected from the units, the datawill be stored in the open project.

It is only possible to have oneproject open for each Vivo programstarted.

7.2.2 Example – Defining a new template

When the Vivo program is started for the first time, you will see all the predefinedtemplates, which ensure that the equipment measures according to ISO standards.

If you want to create a new template, you can do this either from an existingtemplate or from a blank template. In this example, a new template is created froma blank template.

Click on File → New → New Template.


You can give the template a name in the “Name:” field. You can describe themeasurement in the “Remarks” field and you can set the start time and duration ofthe measurement in the “Measurement period” field.

In this example, the new template is called 2Units. The measurement has been setup to start On sync, i.e. when the measurement set-up has been transferred to theVivo units. Finally, the measurement is set to last 20 minutes. In the Remarks fieldthere is a description saying that this is a Draught and an Operative temperaturemeasurement.

If “Nights off ” is chosen, a stop-and-start set-up is activated to ensure that nomeasurements are made in the indicated period.

If “Free run” is chosen, the measurement starts when the measurement set-up istransferred to the units and continues until the measurement is stopped manually.

If “Online measurement” is chosen, the measurement data is not stored in theunits but is stored directly on the PC’s hard disc. Online measurement thus requiresthat a PC be connected all the time.

On the right side of the screen is shown which units are involved in thismeasurement. As a starting point, 0 is shown under all units.

It is necessary to choose measurementpoints – either by selecting thecalculated quantities desired or byselecting the units you wish to use.

To choose measurement point, click

on the icon.

This shows the possibilities for addingmeasurement points.

Calculated values are symbolised by the icon.

Units are symbolised by the icon for the respective unit – here Vivo Draught.


By choosing the “Scheduled Measurement” tab you cansee an overview of the units that must be used for themeasurement and which quantities will be calculated.

Calculating draught has been chosen for thisexample and the Vivo Draught unit is connectedautomatically to this measurement. Furthermeasurements will include operative temperature,so the Vivo Temperature unit is added.

You can highlight the icon for a measurement point.

When the icon for a calculated value is highlighted, the “General” dialogue boxopens on the right side of the screen, together with tabs for the units needed tocalculate this quantity.

If an icon for a unit is highlighted instead, only the dialogue box for this unitappears.

In this illustration, theicon for Draught Rateis marked. In the“General” dialoguebox it is possible tochange the generalset-up for thequantities orcalculations that willbe included in themeasurement report.

If the tab “Air temperature unit” to the right of the screen is chosen, further set-uppossibilities are shown.


“Storage interval” determines the interval between data storage sessions.

“Average period” is the time period on which the average values are calculated.

“Discard time by start/stop” determines what part of the measurement is ignoredwhen calculating results.

In the “Measured quantities” field you can select which quantities will bemeasured.

In the “Monitoring unit specification” field it is possible to define a specific,named unit for use in the measurement. This can be useful if many identical unitsare used for the same measurement.

It is possible to name units if you do not want to use the predefined names.Changing the name takes place in the Vivo Unit Explorer program, which isinstalled at the same time as Vivo Controller.

If “Not specified” is marked, the system automatically chooses a unit of the righttype.

The checkboxes for Graphs and Key values

If a graph is selected, the graph will be visible when the measurement is opened inthe Palm Pilot or the Vivo Controller. If the graph is not checked the graph willonly be visible, if the user orders the programme to make the graph visible.

If the Key value field is checked, these values will be visible in the software andincluded in the report.

If the Key value is not checked, they will not be visible in either PC or Palmsoftware.

Note: It is only possible in the PC software to define key values and graphs thatwill be visible via the templates. These re-defined templates can be transferred tothe Palm Pilot. Read section “ Example – Defining a new template”


When the new template has been named and finallydefined, it is saved as a new template and can be seen atthe bottom of the list of templates. It will appear hereuntil it is deleted.

If you use a hand-held terminal (PDA), the new templatewill be transferred to the hand-held terminal next time aHotsync operation is performed.

If you do not want templates to be transferred to thehand-held terminal, right-click on the template andchoose “No synchronise”.

Note: All templates with a red arrow pointing to the rightwill automatically be transferred to the hand-heldterminal when a Hotsync operation is performed.

Autodeleting data from the Vivo units

If tools – options is selected, the options menu is visible

Here it is possible to check the box “remove read data from unit”.

If this option is selected, the unit’s memory will be cleared when the data is storedon the hard disc.

7.2.3 Example – A new measurementIn the following example, a measurement is taken using the “2Units” templatedefined in the previous section.

A new measurement is started byeither clicking File → New → NewMeasurement or by right clicking onthe template’s name and choosing“New measurement”.


This opens a new measurement dialogue box containing the information definedfor the 2Units template.

All that is missing before a measurement can be taken is a name and a starting timefor the measurement.

In this example the measurement is called “NEW Meash 20 min”. It is nowpossible to change the set-up for this measurement. This is done as described in“Example – Defining a new template” above.

This measurement starts “On sync”, which is immediately after it has beentransferred to the units. The measurement lasts 20 minutes.

The following operations can now be carried out via the Toolbar:

Icon Operation

Send the measurement set-up to the Outbox

Save the measurement set-up in the Drafts folder.This is used for measurements that are not finallydefined

Adds a new measurement point/measurement unit tothis measurement set-up

Activate the icon and the measurement isstored in the Outbox. This means that themeasurement is now ready for transfer to theunits.


To transfer the measurement to the units,activate the icon in the Vivo Controllermain menu. Transfer will then start; when it isfinished, the measurement will appear in thePending folder.

This means that the order to take themeasurement has been transferred to the unit.

When the measurement is finished, the data iscollected by activating the icon in theVivo Controller main menu and the data istransferred to the PC.

The measurement then appears in the Inbox.

It is now possible to print a measurement report.

If you want detailed information about a measurement,you can open the measurement by double clicking onthe measurement’s name or by right clicking on themeasurement and choosing Open.

If you want to stop a measurement before time, you canright-click on the measurement in the Pending box andchoose stop. The measurement will then move to theInbox.

If you have a measurement with incomplete data,e.g. because data from a unit is missing, you canmove this to the Inbox by clicking on “Mark asread”.



7.3 Processing data with Vivo Controller software

The Vivo Controller software for PCs enables you to:

- show measurement results as a screen picture

- make calculations of data that has already been collected

- export data in comma-separated files for use with e.g. Microsoft Excel

- export graphics in bitmap or vector format

- print a measurement report

7.3.1 Showing measurement results as a screen picture

You open a measurement in the Vivo Controller main menu, and then it is possibleto see it graphically and in spreadsheet format.

If you right-click on the graph areayou get the following choices:


Menu item Function

Copy as Bitmap Copies the graph to the Clipboard as a bitmap

Copy as Vector Copies the graph to the Clipboard as a vector

Print Prints the graph

Print Preview Prints a preview of the graph

Unzoom Zooms out from the graph if you have zoomed inon an area

It is possible to zoom on to an area of the graph byhighlighting the area using the mouse

Graph Settings… Opens the graph settings dialogue box. See belowfor details

Measurement PointParameters…

Opens the measurement point settings dialogue box.See below for details

Changes under Graph Settings…

If the Graph Settings dialogue box is opened when the“Quantities” tab is selected, it is possible to change the settings forthe graph area.

You can add or delete graphs by selecting “New” and “Delete”respectively.

When a graph is added to a graph window, it can either be agraphical representation of the data in “This unit” or data from“Other unit”, which must then be specified. The parameter youwant to show is chosen in the “Quantity” field.

The appearance and colour of the graph can be changed in the“Line appearance” field.


If the “Axis settings” tab is selected, it is possible to scale the axes.

Changes under Measurement Point Parameters…

Changes made in “Measurement Point Parameters…” affect themeasurement report that is generated.

It is possible to change the “Key values” that will be included inthe measurement report as well as discard time by start and stop.

7.3.2 Calculations using collected dataIt is possible to make calculations of the collected data. If the “New measurement”icon is selected, this opens a window containing the possible quantities thatcan be calculated from the collected data.


You can now choose the quantity you want calculated. It will thereafter be added tothe measurement.

7.3.3 Using markers to mark valid data for result and reportIt is possible to change the interval for which the report data is generated.

The hatched field in the graph area represents dismiss time by start and stop. In thetable the data in the hatched field will be grey.

On each side of the white field there is a black ruler. By default the ruler will beplaced on each side of the valid data field. The rulers can be dragged using themouse.

The data used to calculate the data in the measurement report would always be thedata between the rulers.

If a 10 minutes interval is marked as valid and the used average is 3 minutes, themeasurement contains valid data for 7 minutes (10 min – 3 min).

Note: When the rulers are moved it will affect the report generated. The data in thereport is only based on the data between the rulers.

7.3.4 Exporting data in comma-separated fileTo export data to a file, click on File → Export.

7.3.5 Exporting graphsGraphs can be exported ineither bitmap or vector format.

By right clicking on the graphyou can choose Copy as Bitmapor Copy as Vector. The graphwill then be copied to theClipboard.


7.3.6 Printing the measurement reportIf you want to print a measurement report, click on File → Print setup when themeasurement is highlighted. All calculations that have been made will be includedin the measurement report.



8. Vivo TriGas and Vivo DosingIn this chapter the Vivo gas units will be described. Some of the information abouthow to use the system software is described in the previous chapters. Werecommend that you read all general information about the Vivo system.

All special features for the gas system will be described in this chapter.

8.1 Vivo TriGasThe Vivo TriGas unit is a photo acoustic gas monitor with a 3-channel build-inmultiplexor. Specifications on this unit can be read in the product information.

The Vivo TriGas has a build in battery that will recharge when connected toexternal power. The unit will operate approximately three hours when fullycharged.

The physical parts of the Vivo TriGas are as follows:



3. Handle for lifting the unit.

4. See detailed description below.


6. Plug for powers supply (220 Volt DC).

Point 4, detailed description:


Function

A Tool for mechanical positioning

B On/off button

C Outlet for all channels

D Channel 1, inlet

E Channel 2, inlet

F Channel 3, inlet

Note: When using the Vivo TriGas, channels 1 to 3 must be fitted with a filter toavoid contamination of the system.

We recommend a standard conical filter that is mounted by pressing it in eachchannel’s inlet.


8.2 Vivo DosingThe Vivo Dosing unit is an accurate gas dosing unit with 2 channel build-inmultiplexor. Specifications of this unit can be read in the product info.

The Vivo Dosing has a build in battery that will recharge when connected toexternal power. The unit will operate approximately three hours when fullycharged.

Note: The input pressure of the gas must be minimum 5 bars and maximum 10 bar.

The physical parts of the Vivo Dosing are as follows:



3. Handle for lifting the unit.

4. See detailed description below.


6. Plug for power supply (220 Volt DC).

Point 4, detailed description:


Function

A Inlet for tracer gas

B On/off button

C Safety valve outlet

D Channel 1, outlet

E Channel 2, outlet

To mount the tracer gas tube to the pressure regulator of the gas cylinder, use thesupplied fittings from Dantec Dynamics A/S.

When the system is in use, do not remove the tubes to the gas bottle to avoidcontamination.


8.3 Vivo gas system

When the system is assembled it is ready to perform measurements.

In order to perform the measurements correctly, you must know how to positionthe different measurement points and dosing points correctly. Dantec DynamicsA/S is continuously making applications describing how to make correct and validmeasurements according to the latest ISO standards.

Note: When using tracer gas – the gas bottle must be in standing position.

8.3.1 Operating and communicating with the Vivo systemTo operate the system, you need a Palm Pilot or a PC with Vivo software.Communication can be done either via cable or via the infrared port. Read thesection in this manual “Communicating with the Vivo Field Control” to see thelimitations for the infrared communication.

We recommend that you connect the Vivo TriGas to the Vivo Dosing whenmaking measurements that requires both units.

The system software is equipped with templates to ensure easy setup and correctmeasurements.

8.3.2 Gas measurements via Palm PilotTo make measurements via the Palm Pilot, read the section “Measurements withthe Vivo Field Control (PDA)”.

When you are starting and selecting a template for your measurement, select thegas template collection and select the template for the measurement you wantperformed.


Note: It is not possible to change the settings for any sequential measurement.This operation must be done from the PC. See default settings in the appendix.

When the measurement is finished and the measurement data are synchronisedback to the Palm Pilot, the requested calculations are automatically calculated.

If you need to adjust the intervals for which the calculation is made, this is done byadjusting the marked interval for the calculation.

When interval(s) for calculation is moved, it will affect the results in the reportgenerated in the Palm Pilot.

8.4 Gas measurements via PC.All adjustments of templates must be done in the PC software.

To operate the Vivo system please the sections:

Example – Defining a new project

Example – Defining a new template

Example – A new measurement

The measurement templates for the Vivo gas units are basically the same as for theVivo thermal units. There are, however, some extra settings that need attentionwhen using these units. These will be described in the following.


Template for measuring air change rate constant emission:

In the templates it is stated which units are needed for the selected measurement.

In the folder “Scheduled Measurement” the gas units and the defined measurementpoints can be seen. To the right in the folder “General”, the setup for themeasurement is seen.

Note that “Measurement sequence” is found here. The measurement sequencecontrols the intervals of data that the finished results are calculated from. Theseintervals can be corrected in a finished measurement – read about this in the section“handling data from gas measurements”.


8.4.1 Measurement sequenceWhen the scheduled measurement is selected and the icon for the measurementpoint is selected, the measurement sequence can be set. Under normal conditions itis recommended that you use the default settings.

The following settings are in the lower part of the general settings for themeasurement point:

Field Function

Number of channels Set the number of channels used on the Vivo TriGas.If 2 channels are used, these will automatically be 1and 2

Room volume (m3) The room volume in m3 to be used as base for thecalculation

Tracer gas dosed (ml/s) Set the dosed amount of tracer gas per second in thetime specified for dosing

Calculation window Sets the length of the window in seconds

Functionality for check boxes for key values and graphs read section “Example -defining a new template”

Special for the setup of the Vivo TriGas are the functions:

Name Function

Measured gasses Selects which gasses should be measured

Used channel numbers Selects how any channels should be used in thismeasurement. When a gas is selected it will bemeasured on all active channels. Only the followingcombinations of channels can be used.

(1) or (1 + 2) or (1 + 2 + 3).


Cross compensation If cross compensation is selected the measurement ofTracer gas (SF6 or N2O) will be corrected from errorscaused by CO2 and H2O.

Cross compensation gives a more accurate result andit is recommended always to use this function.

Vivo Dosing

In “storage interval” it is possible to specify how often the values for dosed amountshould be stored. It is recommended always to use the same storage period andaverage period as used in the measurement the Vivo Dosing assists in.

8.4.2 Handling data from gas measurements with Palm Pilot and PCWhen the measurement is finished and transferred to the PC, it can be opened bydouble clicking the box.


For general functionality of the graph and data, please read the section “Processingdata with Vivo Controller software” and the following sections regardingmeasurement viewing and calculations.

The calculated key values are based on the white area between the markers. Thegreyed area is the discard time by start and stop and between dosing sequences.

To see witch sequence the marker represents, move the mouse marker over theblack square in the top of the marker.

The markers can be moved with the mouse button. When the markers are movedthis will affect the results in the report and the calculated key values.


9. Vivo ExplorerThe Vivo Explorer programme is solely for checking units. And clearing thememory.

NEVER delete the files in the NOVRAM.

Pressing the icon in the programme menue, starts the Vivo Explorer.

In the right side of the screen, a list of all connected Vivo Unit is shown. And theinformation for the selected unit will be visible in the right side of the screen.

In the folder SRAM the SRAMINFO file is visible. Other files in this folder arestored data. Data can be deleted here, if there are problems with the units data.

In the listen folder it is possible to listen to the selected unit. This function is onlyto be used to test that the unit works.


New functionality will be added to Vivo Explorer in the future. An updated manualwill be sent to all Vivo TriGas users at that time.


10. AppendixDefinitions an abbreviations

Measurement – a measurement can be a measurement of one or more parameters ora measure of calculated values.

Measurement point – can be a single point or a calculated parameter.

Measuring unit – Vivo unit. All of the modules in the Vivo system are called units.

Parameter – a size that can be given in degrees, m/s, % (relative humidity) andppm, ppb or vol%.

Template – a template contains all the information about what is to be measuredand how. You must use a template every time you start a new measurement.

The following abbreviations are used in the Vivo Field Control software for PDAs:

Av – Air velocity

DR – Draught Rate (the number of people who will experience a draughtas a percentage)

Ta – Air temperature

Teq – Equivalent temperature

TI – Turbulence intensity

St.Dev – Standard deviation



11. Trouble shooting

Problems with communication with PC – check that Palm desktop isclosed, and the Hotsync only is available when Palm desktop is open.

If the units do not operate properly “Clear all units” and delete allmeasurement in the pending and out boxes.

If this does not solve your problem, try each unit individually.

If these steps do not solve your problems – contact our dealer.


Documents

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