ProCal Calibration SoftwareProCal Calibration SoftwareSetting Up Your Software Using ProSet

ProSet :: System Settings ProSet :: System Settings Set file locations to allow networking Preset certificate and system ID numbers Select type of GPIB interface card Set language

ProSet :: Data Paths ProSet :: Data Paths Paths for the following data can be set : Certificates (& shared data) Procedures Digital Photo’s Stock Data

These paths can be set to the local hard drive or, to create a networked

system, ‘point’ to another computer or server to centralise data.Use the ‘…’ buttons to select a location by browsing the local drive / network.

ProSet :: ProSet :: AutonumbersAutonumbers Individual number counters are available for the following :

Standard Certificates Accredited Certificates Certificates of Conformance Electrical Safety Certificates Test Reports

System ID Number

These numbers can be a combination of letters and numbers. The ‘core’ number will be incremented each time the type of number is used.

Note : The type number used is dependanton the procedure certificate type selected.

ProSet :: GPIB Setup ProSet :: GPIB Setup To enable GPIB operation, a type of GPIB card should be selected :

Brain Boxes National Instruments*

National Instruments GPIB devices are recommended (supports PCI • PC Cards & USB variants)

Selection of a GPIB card automatically enablesGPIB initialisation for any device set up using ProSet.

ProSet :: LanguagesProSet :: LanguagesThe available languages are displayed in adrop down list. Simply select the required language and then close ProSet to set thisas the current language.

ProSet :: Instrument Traceability ProSet :: Instrument Traceability Set the main system instruments

– Multi Product Calibrator– DMM– Oscilloscope Calibrator– Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator

Enter and maintain all other Equipment in the traceable list

Create / Edit uncertainty tables for traceable instruments

ProSet :: ProSet :: System Instruments System Instruments OverviewOverviewInstruments 1 to 10 are reserved for specific types of instrument :

1 : System Multimeter2 : System DMM3 : System Oscilloscope Calibrator4 : System Electrical Test Equipment Calibrator5 : System R/C/L Bridge6 : Pressure Calibrator7-10 : Reserved for Future Use

Instrument lines 11+ are available for general use.Additional lines can be added to the list using the ADD button in the toolbar or by selecting Edit -> Add Instrument.

ProSet :: ProSet :: System InstrumentsSystem Instruments DMM / Multi-Product CalibratorDMM / Multi-Product Calibrator

Line 1 is reserved for a system DMM /Multi-Product Calibrator.

Full traceable details are entered here which are used for : Printing on certificates Ensuring instrument is within its calibration period

A complete uncertainties table canalso be set up to allow automaticcalculation of uncertainties*

*Tables for all Transmille products are installed as standard

ProSet :: ProSet :: System InstrumentsSystem Instruments MultimeterMultimeterLine 2 is reserved for a system Multimeter.

Full traceable details are entered here which are used for : Printing on certificates Ensuring instrument is within its calibration period

A complete uncertainties table canalso be set up to allow automaticcalculation of uncertainties

ProSet :: ProSet :: System InstrumentsSystem Instruments Oscilloscope CalibratorOscilloscope CalibratorLine 3 is reserved for a system oscilloscope calibrator / module

For the 2000 Series, the scope option can be selected here.

Full traceable details are entered here which are used for : Printing on certificates Ensuring instrument is within its

calibration period

A complete uncertainties table canalso be set up to allow automaticcalculation of uncertainties

ProSet :: ProSet :: System InstrumentsSystem InstrumentsElectrical Test Equipment CalibratorElectrical Test Equipment Calibrator

Line 4 is reserved for a system electrical test equipment calibrator

Full traceable details are entered here which are used for : Printing on certificates Ensuring instrument is within its

calibration period

A complete uncertainties table canalso be set up to allow automaticcalculation of uncertainties*

*Tables for all Transmille products are installed as standard

ProSet :: ProSet :: Additional InstrumentsAdditional Instruments User Defined Instrumentation & StandardsUser Defined Instrumentation & Standards

Lines 11 and above can be used to enterany other item of equipment, includingstandards, dimensional equipment, pressure equipment or anyother item of laboratory or workshop equipment which may be used for test or calibration purposes.

Traceability details are entered here which are used for : Printing on certificates Ensuring instrument is within its

calibration period

A complete uncertainties table canalso be set up to allow automaticcalculation of uncertainties

Local setting stores instrument information on the local workstation – each workstation can then store different traceable instrument lists.

This allows different workstations to use different items of equipment.

Server setting stores instrument on central server, so workstations share the same traceable instrument information.

This allows new traceable data. eg. a changein value for a resistor to be updated on theserver, and then all workstations willautomatically use this new value.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Instrument TraceabilityInstrument Traceability Local / Server SettingsLocal / Server Settings

Each traceable instrument can have an uncertainty table set up, which can be usedBy ProCal to automatically calculate uncertainties to 95% M3003 standards.

Uncertainties are entered as per the ranges for an instrument, or individually for standards.

The uncertainty tables for the Transmille range instruments are pre-installed with ProCal allowing the auto uncertaintiesfunction to be used ‘out of the box’.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Uncertainty TablesUncertainty Tables

The uncertainties table is made up of linesof information including :

Imported Uncertainty (the uncertainty from the calibration certificate for this reference standard)

Stability of Reference (the accuracy of the reference standard as per the manufacturers specifications)

These figures are included into the final calculation when thisreference standard is in use for a calculation

ProSet :: ProSet :: Uncertainty TablesUncertainty Tables(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

To customise the certificate, settings can be changed to include the following information :

Laboratory Name, Address and accreditation number Signatory Names Default Environmental Uncertainties

ProSet :: ProSet :: Certificate SettingsCertificate Settings

The new uncertainties system allows specifictemplates to be set up for any parameter,using a ‘spreadsheet style’ view.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Uncertainty TemplatesUncertainty Templates

For each parameter, up to 15 sources of Uncertainty can be added in addition to the four main contributions :

Imported Uncertainty Stability of Reference Resolution Noise / Flicker

Contribution settings include : Probability Distribution Divisor Ci Value

ProCal can be customised to suit user requirements, and make using ProCalas easy as possible.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Program OptionsProgram Options

Customisable options include :

Startup screen Certificate printing Test failed options Default results type Crystal Reports

activation & defaults Language

Users can be added to the system to allowusers to login. When calibrating, theusername is used automatically.

ProSet :: ProSet :: User Access PermissionsUser Access Permissions

Passwords are optional – if a password isnot selected the login system will simply ask for a username to be selected.

Users can be set to oneof 3 access levels :

Operator Engineer Administrator*At least one user should be setas Administrator

This useful function allows ProSet torun a check on the traceableinstrument list.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Check Traceable InstrumentsCheck Traceable Instruments

If any problems are found, theseInstruments will be displayedIn a list indicatingeither information isIncomplete or theInstrument is nearingIts recalibration date.

This function is also runautomatically by ProCalon startup.

ProSet supports the use of dedicated label printers.

ProSet :: ProSet :: Setup Label PrinterSetup Label Printer

The label printer settings can beconfigured to include thecompany logo and footerInformation, as well as the company logo*

Note : For the DYMO label printer the label setup isperformed using the DYMOsoftware supplied with the printer.