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SuperM.O.L.E. for WINDOWS

Software User’s guide forSuperM.O.L.E. Thinline and SuperM.O.L.E. GOLD

SuperM.O.L.E. for WindowsA37-0909-32 Rev 2.3

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................vi

! How to Use This Manual.............................................................................................. vi! Terms Used in this Manual .......................................................................................... vi! Fonts Used in this Manual ........................................................................................... vi

PC Hardware Requirements...................................................................vii

Software Installation..............................................................................viii

! Installing SMFW on a PC with Windows 3.X ..............................................................viii! Installing SMFW on a PC with Windows 95, 98 or NT................................................. ix! Starting the Software .................................................................................................... x

1.0 A Look at SMFW..................................................................................1

1.1 SMFW Workbook Features.......................................................................................11.2 Standard Worksheet functions ..................................................................................3

1.2.1 Worksheet tabs................................................................................................31.2.2 Selecting Worksheets......................................................................................31.2.3 Split-bar ...........................................................................................................31.2.4 Worksheet Tab Scroll Arrows ..........................................................................31.2.5 Scrollbars.........................................................................................................4

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

2.1 The Welcome Worksheet..........................................................................................52.1.1 Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar .......................................................62.1.2 Company/Report Name ...................................................................................7

2.2 Finder Worksheet ......................................................................................................82.2.1 Finder Menus and Toolbar...............................................................................92.2.2 Parameter Groups .........................................................................................102.2.3 Parameter Labels ..........................................................................................112.2.4 Parameter Units.............................................................................................112.2.5 Data Run Rows..............................................................................................122.2.6 Selected Run .................................................................................................122.2.7 Filters .............................................................................................................13

2.3 Profile Worksheet ....................................................................................................152.3.1 Profile Menus and Toolbar.............................................................................162.3.2 M.O.L.E. Status .............................................................................................172.3.3 Tool Status Box .............................................................................................182.3.4 Magnify Map ..................................................................................................182.3.5 The Data Table..............................................................................................192.3.6 Sensor Locations ...........................................................................................192.3.7 Channel Check Boxes ...................................................................................192.3.8 Status Bar......................................................................................................202.3.9 Data Tabs ......................................................................................................21

2.3.9.1 Value .................................................................................................212.3.9.2 Time to Reference.............................................................................222.3.9.3 T Above Ref ......................................................................................222.3.9.4 Statistics ............................................................................................242.3.9.5 Zone Slopes ......................................................................................242.3.9.6 Summary Statistics............................................................................24

2.3.10 The Data Graph...........................................................................................252.3.10.1 X and Y-Axes and Labels ................................................................262.3.10.2 Autoscaling......................................................................................262.3.10.3 Data Plots........................................................................................272.3.10.4 Process Origin.................................................................................282.3.10.5 X-Cursors ........................................................................................292.3.10.6 X-axis Units .....................................................................................312.3.10.7 Temperature Reference Lines.........................................................312.3.10.8 Zones and Zone Sizes ....................................................................322.3.10.9 Zone Temperatures.........................................................................322.3.10.10 Zone Matrix ...................................................................................33

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3.0 Menu and Tool Commands ..............................................................34

3.1 File Menu.................................................................................................................343.1.1 New................................................................................................................343.1.2 Open..............................................................................................................353.1.3 Close..............................................................................................................353.1.4 Import ............................................................................................................363.1.5 Save...............................................................................................................373.1.6 Save As .........................................................................................................373.1.7 Save As Text .................................................................................................383.1.8 Save as Text Archive.....................................................................................383.1.9 Load Text Archive..........................................................................................393.1.10 Tag File Number ..........................................................................................403.1.11 Configuration ...............................................................................................413.1.12 List-Print Data ..............................................................................................423.1.13 Page Setup..................................................................................................433.1.14 Print Options ................................................................................................443.1.15 Page Header / Footer ..................................................................................453.1.16 Print Preview................................................................................................463.1.17 Print .............................................................................................................473.1.18 Report Setup................................................................................................483.1.19 File Viewer ...................................................................................................493.1.20 Print Report..................................................................................................513.1.21 Recent Files 1, 2, 3, etc... ............................................................................513.1.22 Exit...............................................................................................................513.1.23 Language.....................................................................................................51

3.2 Edit Menu ................................................................................................................523.2.1 Undo ..............................................................................................................523.2.2 Redo ..............................................................................................................523.2.3 Remove Row .................................................................................................523.2.4 Hide Row .......................................................................................................52

3.3 View Menu...............................................................................................................533.3.1 Toolbar ..........................................................................................................533.3.2 Status Bar......................................................................................................533.3.3 Zoom In .........................................................................................................533.3.4 Zoom Out.......................................................................................................533.3.5 100% .............................................................................................................54

3.4 Format Menu ...........................................................................................................553.4.1 Bold ...............................................................................................................553.4.2 Italic ...............................................................................................................553.4.3 Underline .......................................................................................................553.4.4 Alignment (Left, Center, Right) ......................................................................55

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3.5 Profile Menu ............................................................................................................563.5.1 Part ................................................................................................................563.5.2 Process..........................................................................................................573.5.3 Sensors..........................................................................................................583.5.4 Channel Lag ..................................................................................................613.5.5 Units...............................................................................................................633.5.6 Scaling...........................................................................................................643.5.7 Temp Ref Lines (Temperature Reference Lines) ..........................................653.5.8 Oven Configure..............................................................................................66

• Zone Configuration .....................................................................................67• Temperatures .............................................................................................69• Conveyor speed..........................................................................................70• Oven Models...............................................................................................71

3.5.9 Zone Matrix....................................................................................................743.5.10 Calculate h-Factor .......................................................................................743.5.11 Profile Defaults Sub-Menu...........................................................................75

3.6 M.O.L.E. Menu ........................................................................................................763.6.1 Set M.O.L.E. Clock ........................................................................................763.6.2 M.O.L.E. Configure ........................................................................................783.6.3 RF M.O.L.E. Data ..........................................................................................803.6.4 Read M.O.L.E. Data ......................................................................................843.6.5 M.O.L.E. Defaults Sub-Menu.........................................................................85

3.6.5.1 RF Alarm Points ................................................................................863.7 Tools Menu..............................................................................................................88

3.7.1 Magnify Tool ..................................................................................................883.7.2 Slope Tool .....................................................................................................903.7.3 Peak Difference Tool .....................................................................................923.7.4 Overlay Tool ..................................................................................................933.7.5 Total Heat Tool ..............................................................................................953.7.6 3-D Tool .........................................................................................................973.7.7 Measure Tool.................................................................................................993.7.8 Notes Tool ...................................................................................................1013.7.9 Prediction Tool.............................................................................................1023.7.10 Tolerance Band Tool .................................................................................1083.7.11 Erase Object(s)..........................................................................................1113.7.12 Erase All ....................................................................................................111

3.8 Window Menu........................................................................................................1123.8.1 Cascade.......................................................................................................1123.8.2 Tile...............................................................................................................1133.8.3 Open File .....................................................................................................113

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3.9 Navigate Menu ......................................................................................................1143.10 Help Menu ...........................................................................................................115

3.10.1 Index..........................................................................................................1153.10.2 Using Help .................................................................................................1163.10.3 About M.O.L.E. ..........................................................................................1173.10.4 Context Help ..............................................................................................1173.10.5 Copy Button ...............................................................................................117

4.0 SMFW Sensor Information .............................................................118

4.1 Configuring Sensors ..............................................................................................1184.2 Using SMFW with the AeroM.O.L.E. Profiler.........................................................1204.3 Using SMFW with the UV Sensor..........................................................................121

Appendix A: Parameter Definitions .....................................................122

Appendix B: Pull Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons.............................128

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INTRODUCTION

!!!! How to Use This Manual

This Software User’s Guide explains how to use ECD’s (Electronic Controls DesignInc.) SuperM.O.L.E. for Windows software.

This manual is written for users of varied experience. If a section covers information youalready know, feel free to skip to the next section.

• You do not need to be a computer expert to use this manual or SuperM.O.L.E. forWindows software.

• The manual assumes you are familiar with Microsoft Windows.

!!!! Terms Used in this Manual

ECD Inc. introduced the original M.O.L.E. (Multichannel Occurrent Logger Evaluator) in1986. ECD currently produces several models of the M.O.L.E. for use in a wide varietyof applications. In this manual, we will use M.O.L.E. to refer to the SuperM.O.L.E.Thinline, and the SuperM.O.L.E. GOLD data recording devices. The followingstatements describe special terms that will be used in this manual.

• SuperM.O.L.E. for Windows software will be referred to as SMFW.

• Workbook, contains all of the worksheets and the uploaded data set saved with fileextension (.MSM).

• 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 M.O.L.E..

• 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.

!!!! Fonts Used in this Manual

This manual uses a special font to indicate terms or words that can be found directly onthe PC display.

For Example: Select the Open command from the File menu to open a new workbookfile. This font indicates the words Open and File are actually found in the PC display.

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PC Hardware Requirements

Before SuperM.O.L.E. for Windows can be used, a 486 or better computer that can runWindows will be required to run the software. Specific recommendations are as follows:

CPU, RAM, Hardware: Pentium processor16 megabytes of RAM (minimum).24 megabytes of free disk space.

Operating System: Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT.

For optimum performance when running the software with Windows 3.1 orWindows 3.11 for Workgroups, set the virtual memory to maximum. (Refer to yourMicrosoft Windows manual for details).

Disk Drive: 3.5” high-density floppy disk 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)

It is recommended the PC display be set to 800 x 600 (Refer to your MicrosoftWindows manual for details).

Printer: Color printer is recommended.

It is recommended that the software not be run on a computer that is using asoftware program used to double the computers RAM.

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Software Installation

Before the Software is installed, view the README file on Disk 1 (any standard textviewer can be used). The README contains the latest information on SMFW softwareand installation instructions.

!!!! Installing SMFW on a PC with Windows 3.X

All running applications must be closed before installing the software.

Make sure the Program Manager is running under Windows.

1. Insert disk 1 in the disk drive.

2. Select Run from the File menu.

3. Type the drive name, colon, backslash and Setup in the Command Line text boxand click the OK command button.

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

Run Dialog Window

4. Closely follow the setup instructions provided with the software.

When installing the software, carefully read the on-screen installationinstructions because in some instances the amount of disks required to completefull installation may vary.

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!!!! Installing SMFW on a PC with Windows 95, 98 or NT

All running applications must be closed before installing the software.

1. Insert disk 1 in the disk drive.

2. Select Run from the Windows 95 Start menu.

3. Type the drive name, colon, backslash and setup in the Open text box and clickthe 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.

When installing the software, carefully read the on-screen installationinstructions because in some instances, the amount of disks required tocomplete full installation may vary.

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!!!! Starting the Software

After the software is installed, start the software program by either double-clicking theSMFW icon from the program group or select it from the ECD SuperM.O.L.E. forWindows program sub-menu.

Program Group

Once the software installation is complete, it is important to start the softwareand configure the communication port (refer to section 3.1.11 Configuration).

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1.0 A Look at SMFW

This section presents an overview of a SMFW workbook management window. WhenSMFW is started, it will automatically load the previously saved workbook file. In thecase when SMFW is first installed and started, it will load the sample workbook filesupplied with the software (i.e. smsample.msm).

1.1 SMFW Workbook Features

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

MENUS

SPLIT BAR

TITLE BAR

TOOLBAR

WORKSHEET TABSCROLL ARROWS

STATUS BAR

VERTICAL SCROLL BAR

HORIZONTAL SCROLL BAR

WORKSHEET TABS

Figure 1-1: Workbook Features

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

• Menus: These menus contain the commands and tools for each worksheet. Eachworksheet may contain different commands that supply specific support for eachworksheet. Individual worksheet menus are described in detail in their specifiedsections 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 specifiedsections of this manual. Each worksheet may have different items on the toolbarbecause of the different features offered by each worksheet.

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

• Tab Scroll Arrows: These arrows are used to view other worksheet tabs whenthe Horizontal scroll bar is covering them.

• Split-bar: This bar slides the Horizontal Scroll bar to the left or right so all or partof the worksheet tabs can be viewed.

• Status Bar: This bar on the bottom of the worksheet display shows the availableHelp information, mouse pointer X-Y position, current date and time.

• Horizontal Scroll Bar: This bar scrolls the worksheets display horizontally leftand right.

• Vertical Scroll Bar: This bar scrolls the worksheets display vertically up anddown.


1.2 Standard Worksheet functions

1.2.1 Worksheet tabs

There are three standard worksheets. These tabs are located on the bottom left of thedisplay.

Figure 1-2: Worksheet Tabs

1.2.2 Selecting Worksheets

To a view worksheet, use the mouse pointer to click on a worksheet tab. The worksheettab will then become highlighted, and the worksheet will now be visible.

The keyboard does not allow access to the worksheets. The only way to selectthe 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 orright, so all of the worksheet tabs can be viewed. This feature is located on the left edgeof 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 usercan either use the Tab Scroll Arrows located on the left of the worksheet tabs, or usethe Split-bar.


1.2.5 Scrollbars

The worksheets have both Horizontal and Vertical screen scroll bars so the non-visibleareas of the worksheet can be scrolled into view. The Horizontal scroll bar is located inthe lower right corner and can be scrolled left or right by pressing the left or right arrowslocated on each end of the scroll bar. The user may also scroll the display by sliding thecenter scroll bar left or right. The Vertical scroll bar located on the right side of thescreen has the same features as the Horizontal scrollbar except it scrolls the worksheetdisplay up and down.

CLICK HERE TO SCROLL WORKSHEET TABS

CLICK AND DRAG TO VIEWWORKSHEET TABS

CLICK TOSINGLE STEPWORKSHEET

VIEW LEFT ORRIGHT

CLICK AND DRAG TO SLIDE THEVIEW HORIZONTALLY

Figure 1-4: Worksheet Options


2.0 Worksheet Descriptions

The following sections offer brief explanations for the worksheet functions and how theybenefit the user. Refer to section 3.0 Menu and Tool Commands for information on howto use the menu commands.

2.1 The Welcome Worksheet

The Welcome worksheet is the introductory worksheet. This worksheet contains anintroductory picture of a M.O.L.E. with the RF Option and a text box for entering acompany or workbook name.

Welcome worksheet features:

• Menus and Toolbar

• Company/Report Name Text Box

MENUS & TOOLBAR

COMPANY NAMETEXT BOX

Figure 2-1: Welcome Worksheet


2.1.1 Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar

• Menus: File, View, M.O.L.E., and Help.

• Toolbar Buttons: Print, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Read M.O.L.E., Receive RF,About, and Context Help.

Figure 2- 2: Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons

The dimmed menu commands are used in other worksheets.


2.1.2 Company/Report Name

The text box located on the bottom half of the Welcome worksheet allows the userenter 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 2-3: Entering a Company Name

The text in the Company name text box is automatically entered in the Companyparameter on the Spreadsheet worksheet everytime data is uploaded.


2.2 Finder Worksheet

The Finder worksheet contains general information that is collected by M.O.L.E., and isput into standard spreadsheet format. Each row in the spreadsheet represents one datarun. This worksheet gives the user easy access and indexing to each data run.

Finder Worksheet features:

• Menus and Toolbar • Selected Data Run

• Parameter Groups (color coded) • User Definable Columns

• Parameter Labels • Parameter Units

• Data Run Rows • Filters

PARAMETERUNITSMENUS &

TOOLBAR

PARAMETERGROUPS

PARAMETERLABELS FILTERS

SELECTEDDATA RUN

USERDEFINABLECOLUMNS

DATA RUNROWS

Figure 2-4: Spreadsheet Worksheet


2.2.1 Finder Menus and Toolbar

• Menus: File, Edit, View, Format, M.O.L.E., Window, and Help.

• Toolbar Buttons: New, Open, Save, Print, Undo, Redo, Zoom In, Zoom Out,100%, Align Left, Center, Align Right, Bold, Italic, Underline, Read M.O.L.E.,Configure M.O.L.E., Receive RF, About, and Context Help.

Figure 2-5: Finder Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons



2.2.2 Parameter Groups

Parameter Groups are the headers for a specific group of data parameters collected bythe M.O.L.E.. They are color coded with the associated Parameter Labels so they canbe easily identified together.

The width of each Parameter column can be adjusted to be larger or smaller byplacing the mouse pointer over a line dividing the parameter columns and slidingit to the desired width.

PARAMETERGROUP

Figure 2-6: Parameter Group

The Parameter Groups are defined as the following:

User Defined Parameter Group: These parameters 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 profile) and the data file tag.

M.O.L.E. Parameter Group: This group contains the physical condition of the M.O.L.E. at the end of the data run.


2.2.3 Parameter Labels

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

PARAMETER LABEL

Figure 2-7: Parameter Label

2.2.4 Parameter Units

The Parameter Units are the units of measurement for that parameter. For example, inthe M.O.L.E. Group Parameter, the Parameter Label Temp: is in °F.

PARAMETER UNITS

Figure 2-8: Parameter Units


2.2.5 Data Run Rows

All of the data runs uploaded into a workbook file are listed on the Finder worksheet asindividual rows. The first data run uploaded into the workbook file is in the bottom rowand 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 inpurple and blue. The purple cells indicate that the cells can be modified and the bluecells indicate the data cannot be modified.

When any individual data cell in a data run row is selected, all of the cells in the entirerow are highlighted in green and yellow. The green cells indicate that the cells can bemodified 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 theuser 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 willthen become highlighted in purple and blue.

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

Figure 2-9: Drag and Drop Data Rows

2.2.6 Selected Run

When a data run row is selected, the data for that row will be shown in the Sel= rowlocated at the bottom of the data run rows. This row also allows the user to easilycompare the selected data row to the statistics calculations located below the selectedrun row.

Entire selected rows and columns can be “copied” by pressing keys (CTRL + C)and then “pasted” (Ctrl + V) into other spreadsheet applications.


2.2.7 Filters

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

Filtering more than one column at a time acts as a Logical AND Function. Allconditions of all set filters must be met for data row(s) to remain.

How to use the Filter function:

1. Click the Filter button to reveal the unique data as populated in that columnunder that particular parameter label.

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

FILTERARROWBUTTON

Figure 2-10: 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 thatmeet the other column filters.

To use the Special option:

1. Select Special to select data run rows within a range of values. There are multipleoptions to select information to filter by clicking the appropriate relationaloperators option button (See Figure 2-11). The user can either select data from apopulated 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 2-11: filter option buttons


2. Select a data filter by:

• Clicking the greater than relational operator option button beside the left datacolumn.

• Click a Parameter value from the list or type it in the text box.

• Click the AND logical operator option button.

• Click the less than relational operator option button beside the right datacolumn.

• Click a Parameter value from the list or type it in the text box.

The Clear command button can be selected at any time to clear the selections andthe new values can be selected.

3. Click the OK command button to accept the selected data filters or Cancel toreturn to the worksheet without executing the filter request.

Figure 2-12: Special Filter Feature Dialog Box

In this example, the data filtered would be all times between, but not including 02:31:06and 16:55:30.

To reset all of the data set rows to restore the entire set of collected data, clickthe Filter Reset button on the Finder worksheet.


2.3 Profile Worksheet

The Profile worksheet displays a selected data run (product profile) in a graphicalformat. The software enables the user to analyze the data and to compute statisticsbased on the data. SMFW offers several options for printing graphs and reports.

Profile worksheet features:

• Menus and Toolbar ! Data Tabs

• M.O.L.E. Status ! Status Bar

• Tool Box Status ! Data Table

• Magnify Map ! Scale

• Sensor Locations ! Data Graph

• Channel Check Boxes ! Zone Matrix

MENUS

TOOLBAR

M.O.L.E.STATUS

TOOLSTATUS

BOX

MAGNIFYMAP

STATUS BAR DATA TABS

DATAGRAPH

ZONEMATRIX

CHANNELCHECKBOXES

SENSORLOCATIONS

DATA TABLE

Figure 2-13: Data Graphics Display


2.3.1 Profile Menus and Toolbar

• Menus: File, View, Profile, M.O.L.E., Tools, Navigate, Window, and Help.

• Toolbar Buttons: New, Open, Save, Copy, Print, About, Magnify, Slope, PeakDifference, Overlay, Total Heat, 3-D, Measure, Notes, Prediction, ToleranceBand, Erase Objects, Erase All, Read M.O.L.E., Configure M.O.L.E., Receive RF,Zone Matrix, Context Help, First (data run), Back (to previous data run), Next(data run), and, Last (data run).

Figure 2-14: Profile Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons



2.3.2 M.O.L.E. Status

The M.O.L.E. STATUS box contains information about the status of the M.O.L.E. when itcollected the data associated with the active data run.

Figure 2-15: M.O.L.E. Status Window

• Max Internal T: is the highest internal temperature logged. It is always in degreesCelsius. If the temperature is above 50°C, this text will appear in RED indicatingthat the M.O.L.E. has reached the maximum recommended operatingtemperature and are approaching the maximum temperature specification of65°C.

• Battery: The lowest battery voltage during the last experiment.

• Points: The number of data samples recorded at the configured interval.

• Active: Indicates which channels were active during the experiment. A numbermeans an active channel; a “O” is an inactive channel. An "X" means an openT/C was detected on that channel during the data run.

• Interval: Shown in hours, minutes, seconds, and tenths of seconds between datapoints: hh:mm:ss.t.

• Date: of last data point logged.

• Time: of last data point logged.

• V: Firmware Version of the M.O.L.E.


2.3.3 Tool Status Box

The Tool Status Box displays information on how to use a selected Tool command andother information during tool use. Prior to using a tool command, the Tool status box islabeled as shown in Figure 2-16.

Figure 2-16: Tool Status Box

When a Tool command such as Magnify is selected, a message will appear in the boxstating “Click and drag to select area”.

Figure 2-17: Tool Status Message

2.3.4 Magnify Map

The Magnify Map displays a small map of the entire profile and indicates the areacurrently magnified with a red crosshatched box.

MAGNIFIEDAREA

Figure 2-18: Magnify Map


2.3.5 The Data Table

The Data Table includes all of the data collected by the M.O.L.E. and separated intostatistical format. The data is placed in rows and columns with descriptions to identifyeach one. The amount of columns the Data Table contains varies depending whichdata tab is active.

DATA TABLE

Figure 2-19: Data Table

2.3.6 Sensor Locations

The location for each sensor labeled in the Data Table. The color of the description textindicates which Data Plot on the Data Graph it designates. To change a Sensorlocation description click the cell to the right and type the desired name and hit the[enter] key, or use the Sensors command in the Profile menu.

SENSOR DESCRIPTIONS

Figure 2-20: Channel Descriptions

2.3.7 Channel Check Boxes

The Channel Check Boxes control whether the associated Data Plot is displayed on theData Graph and whether the statistical results for that channel are included in the datatable. To view or remove a Data Plot, click the channel check box beside a sensorlocation description to turn it “ON” or “OFF”.

CHANNEL CHECK BOXES

Figure 2-21: Channel Check Boxes


2.3.8 Status Bar

The Status Bar displays the available Help information, X-Y positions of the mousepointer, current date and time.

HELP INFORMATION X-Y READOUT DATE & TIME

Figure 2-22: Status Bar Features

!!!! Help InformationWhen the mouse pointer is placed over a Toolbar button the Status bar will display theaction that button performs.

!!!! X/Y ReadoutIt is easy to find the exact X and Y-values of any point on the graph using the mousepointer. The X/Y Readout continuously displays the mouse pointer X and Y-axesvalues.

The units displayed for X and Y-values are the same as those displayed on the graph.The user can select between °F and °C for the Y-value units. The X-value units can bea data point number, time, or distance. Units can be changed on the X -axes at anytime by selecting the Units command in the Profile menu.

While using the Magnify tool, the X/Y Readout displays the size of the selected area ofinterest.

Another way to see the exact X- and Y-coordinates of a data point is to list thedata using the List-Print Data comand in the File menu on the Profile worksheet.

!!!! Date and TimeThis area of the Status bar displays the current time and date of the PC.


2.3.9 Data Tabs

The Data Tabs displays the different statistical sensor information in the Data Table.

The Data Tabs are:

• Value

• Time to Ref

• T above Ref

• Statistics

• Zone Slopes

• Summary Statistics

When the Magnify tool is used to zoom in on a portion of the Data Graph, the DataTable displays the statistics for those values that are displayed.

2.3.9.1 Value

When Value is the active data tab, the Data Table lists the temperature at the pointwhere an X-Cursor intersects a Data Plot. The X-Cursor value can be changed at anytime by moving the X-Cursor (Refer to the descriptions in section 2.3.10.5 X-Cursors).When an X-Cursor is moved, the values in the Data Table are automatically updated.

Values in the Data Table depend on the units displayed along the X and Y-axis.


2.3.9.2 Time to Reference

When Time to Reference is the active data tab, the Data Table displays the time it takesactive channels to reach the pre-determined Temperature Reference Line(s). Times areexpressed as HH:MM:SS (H=hours, M=minutes, S=seconds).

Temperature Reference Lines can be added, deleted, or moved at any time usingthe Temp Ref Lines command in the Profile menu.

2.3.9.3 T Above Ref

When T Above Ref is the active statistic, the Data Table shows the amount of time eachsensor measured data above the Temperature Reference Lines. Times are expressedas HH:MM:SS (H=hours, M=minutes, S=seconds).

Temperature Reference Lines can be added, deleted, or moved at any time usingthe Temp Ref Lines command in the Profile menu.


The last column, labeled Cure Factor%, which is a measure of how much time eachData Plot was above Temperature Reference values as compared to the required time(refer to Appendix A: Parameter Definitions for more information).

To find the Cure Factor for a process:

1. Select the Temp Ref Lines command from the Profile menu.

2. Define one or more Temperature Reference Line(s).

3. Define a Times above temp value for each Temperature Reference Line. Forexample, if the process calls for a product to be heated to a minimum of 120degrees for 15 seconds, the Temperature Reference Line is set to 120 degreesand the Times above temp is set to 15 seconds.

4. Click the OK command button, and the Temperature Reference Line(s) are thenadded to the Data Graph.

5. Click the T above Ref statistic in the Data Table. The Cure Factor% column in theData Table lists the percentage of time the product spent above the referencetemperature compared to the time specified. If the value is 100%, the processspent the exact of time specified.

Time above Ref are always HH:MM:SS regardless of X units.


2.3.9.4 Statistics

When Statistics is the active data tab, the first four columns of the Data Table displaysthe Minimum and Maximum temperature found for each Data Plot and the value of X(time, distance, or point number) at which it occurs.

The last two columns of the Data Table display the Average (Mean) and StandardDeviation of the temperature values recorded for each sensor

If a portion of the Data Graph is magnified using the Magnify tool, the Data Tabledisplays the Mean and Standard Deviation of the values displayed on the graph.

2.3.9.5 Zone Slopes

When Zone Slopes is the active data tab, the Data Table displays the average slope indegrees/second of each Data Plot in each zone. The bold value in the data table is theMaximum slope for that profile. The example below has four of the Maximum slopeslocated in zone 7 and 2 located in zone 8.

The Slope Tool can also be used to determine the slope between any two pointsin the graph (Refer to section 3.7.2 Slope Tool).

2.3.9.6 Summary Statistics

When Summary Stats is the active data tab, the Data Table displays a collection orsummary of primary statistics from the other data tabs. These summary statisticsalways display the statistics derived from the entire profile.

This data tab is useful when the Data Graph has been magnified and the user wants toanalyze the statistics for the entire profile without restoring to the full view.


2.3.10 The Data Graph

The Data Graph is a powerful yet simple display that shows a graph of data collectedfrom one data run. The user can customize the Data Graph to model the process withthe features listed below.

Data Graph features:

• X and Y-Axes and Labels • X-axis Units

• Autoscaling Temperature • Reference Lines

• Data Plots • Zones and Zone Sizes

• Process Origin • Zone Temperatures

• X-Cursors • Zone Matrix

The Data Graph features are described in the sections that follow. Some of thesefeatures described are also controlled using the appropriate menu options. Refer tosection 3.0 Menu and Tool Commands for more information.


2.3.10.1 X and Y-Axes and Labels

The Y-axis (vertical) contains the scale of the measured or dependent variable—temperature. Lower values are at the bottom and higher values at the top.

When temperature data is being analyzed, the Y-axis includes four temperatureslabeled on the left side of the graph. These four temperatures divide the vertical axisinto four equal parts and are automatically scaled to fit the current Y-axis size. TheM.O.L.E. always collects temperature data in degrees Fahrenheit, but either Celsius orFahrenheit can be displayed using the Units command in the Profile menu.

The X-axis (horizontal) contains values of the independent variable—data pointscollected. The X-axis can be converted from data points to time or distance using theUnits command in the Profile menu.

To see the X-value of any location on the Data Graph, SMFW provides three ways todo so:

• The X/Y Readout in the Status Bar continuously displays both X and Y-values atthe location of the mouse pointer. Details of this feature are described in section2.3.8 Status Bar.

• The X-value at the position of each X-Cursor is displayed in the Data Table whenthe Value statistic is active.

• The X-and Y-values for each data point in the raw data is listed in a table whenthe List-Print Data command is used.

2.3.10.2 Autoscaling

SMFW includes a powerful Autoscaling option to automatically scale the Data Graph sothe data will always be visible and easy to work with. SMFW automatically selects arange of values for both the X and Y-axes to ensure that all the data fits on the screen.The user can change the range of Y-values displayed in Manual mode by entering amanual mode using the Scaling command in the Profile menu.

Another way to scale the graph’s X and Y-axes is to use the Magnify tooldescribed in section 3.7.1 Magnify Tool.


2.3.10.3 Data Plots

The Data Plots in the Data Graph represent the data for each of the sensors connectedto the M.O.L.E. Each sensor is represented by a different color that corresponds to thecolor of its sensor location description in the Data Table shown in Figure 2-23.

DATA PLOTS

Figure 2-23: Data Plots

The user is able to change a sensor description at any time by clicking a sensordescription text box and typing in a new description or by using the Sensors command inthe Profile menu.

A Data Plot in the Data Graph can be suppressed or restored at any time by clicking thecheck box with the corresponding sensor description in the Data Table. This allows theuser to view any combination of the Data Plots or individually.

When two or more Data Plots overlap the same values, the Data Plots overwriteeach other. For example, if the Data Plot that represents the sensor connected tochannel 5 and channel 1 have the same value, the channel 5 Data Plot will onlyappear unless the user suppresses it.

When printing a Data Graph in black and white, suppressing one or more Data Plots isuseful for clearing a view of a Data Plot that is obscured by others near it.


2.3.10.4 Process Origin

The Process Origin is a dashed vertical line at the left edge of the Data Graph, asshown in Figure 2-24. When Points or Distance units are being used for the X-values,the X-values to the left of the Process Origin are displayed as negative and those to theright as positive. To align the process with the data, move the Process Origin left orright.

PROCESSORIGIN

Figure 2-24: Process Origin

To move the Process Origin:

1. Select the Process Origin line by positioning the mouse pointer anywhere on thedashed line.

2. Press and hold the left mouse button.

3. Move the line by dragging it left or right.

4. Release the mouse button when the Process Origin is at the desired location.

The X/Y Readout in the Status Bar indicates the true position of the Process Originwhile it is being moving. After the mouse button is released, the X-Readout changes tozero at the Process Origin and displays negative numbers for X when the mousepointer is moved to the left of the Process Origin.

X-Cursor values are automatically adjusted when the Process Origin is moved.

To display the distance of a conveyor process along the X-axis, adjust the ProcessOrigin to the data point that was recorded at the start of the conveyor process. Now setthe conveyor speed in the Oven Configure dialog box located in the Profile menu.


2.3.10.5 X-Cursors

The Data Graph has four X-cursors that indicate the Y-values at the intersection of aData Plot with each X-Cursor. When the Value data tab is active, these values aredisplayed in the Data Table in four data columns labeled C1, C2, C3, and C4,representing X-Cursor 1 through X-Cursor 4.

X-CURSORSVALUE STATISTICS TAB

Figure 2-25: X-Cursors


To move an X-Cursor:

1. Make the Value data tab active.

2. Position the mouse pointer over the small triangle below a X-Cursor then pressand hold the left mouse button and drag it left or right releasing the mouse buttonwhen the X-Cursor is at the desired location.

• The user can also press the [tab] key to select an X-cursor. When the desired X-Cursor is selected the small triangle will turn red, then pressing either the left orright arrow keys will move the X-cursors. This feature achieves locations that aremore precise for the X-cursors.

Moving the selected cursor can be pushed into other cursors causing them tomove them along with it.

The position of an X-Cursor controls the values displayed in the Data Table. When anX-Cursor is moved, values in the Data Table are automatically updated.

The Data Table includes a row for each of the sensors on the M.O.L.E.. The numbersin the four columns indicate the Y-values at the intersection of a Data Plot with an X-Cursor. (Refer to the statistics section 2.3.9.1 Value)

When an X-Cursor is dragged to a new position, it automatically moves to the closestreal X-value. Notice on highly magnified graphs that the cursor jumps from point topoint. In an extreme case, if the graph is so highly magnified that there are no real X-values to move to, the X-Cursors cannot be moved at all.

The Process Origin is the initial point from which all X-axis position data iscalculated. After releasing the Process Origin at the appropriate point on thegraph, X-Cursor values are recalculated and displayed.


2.3.10.6 X-axis Units

The user can select four different types of scales for the X-axis. The scales are Point,Time Relative (time measure from process origin), Time Absolute (Time of day) andDistance. To change, select the Units command in the Profile menu. The scale isdisplayed when a data tab other than Value is selected.

DISTANCSCALE

TIMERELATIVE

LOGGEDPOINTSCALE

TIMEABSOLUT

Figure 2-26: Scale Types

2.3.10.7 Temperature Reference Lines

Temperature Reference Lines are colored horizontal lines that can be positionedanywhere within the range of Y-values in the graph using the Temp Ref Lines commandin the Profile menu.

Temperature Reference Lines are used in analysis when the T Above Ref (Time abovethe Reference Line) statistic is active. (T Above Ref statistic is described in section2.3.9.3 T Above Ref)


2.3.10.8 Zones and Zone Sizes

The X-axis can be divided into zones that represent oven zones in a process. As manyas thirty zones can be specified using the Zone Configure fields on the Oven Configuredialog in the Profile menu. Zones sizes are defined in units of length or time.

To view zones along the X-axis, click the Show Zones option button on the OvenConfigure dialog box. When zones are displayed, they appear as two colored linesalong the bottom of the data graph and as dotted vertical lines that extend top tobottom. The first zone begins at the Process Origin. When the Process Origin is moved,the zones move with it.

2.3.10.9 Zone Temperatures

For each zone, two zone temperatures can be established using the Zone Temps fieldson the Oven Configure dialog box. These temperatures might be upper and lowerboundaries for the acceptable range of values in that zone or they might represent thesettings of upper and lower heating elements in a process.

Zone Temperature Lines appear in the Data Graph as colored bars at the temperatureset for each zone. (Zone Temperatures can be displayed only after zone sizes aredefined).


2.3.10.10 Zone Matrix

A Zone Matrix appears above the Data Graph, when the Zone Matrix command in theProfile menu is selected. The white cells on the matrix will is where the user can enternew value(s) for the Zone Length and the Top and Bottom temperatures.

ZONE MATRIX

Figure 2-27: Zone Matrix

Zone temperature values or the conveyor speed can be changed and plot a predictionof the change that would result in the Data Plots. (Refer to section 3.7.9 PredictionTool).


3.0 Menu and Tool Commands

This section explains how to use all of the Menu and Toolbar button commands. Eachof the following sections will list all of the commands specific to each of the menus.


3.1 File Menu

Commands in the File menu help send instructions to the printer and configureworkbooks.

3.1.1 New

Select the New command from the File menu to start a new workbook. A message boxwill appear so the user can select a file folder to save the new workbook. The Newcommand will automatically open a new workbook with default values and settings.

Workbook files are saved with a file extension of (.MSM), and the data runs fromthe profile worksheet are saved with an extension of (.MDM). These two files mustbe kept in the same file folder because they are inter-dependent on each other.

Figure 3-1: New List Box

The New command can be accessed on the Toolbars of the Finder and Profileworksheets. This command can also be used by pressing CTRL + N.

• New Button:


3.1.2 Open

The Open command enables the user to open existing workbook files.

Figure 3-2: Open List Box

To open a workbook file:

1. Select the Open command from the File menu. A list box of workbook files withan extension of (.MSM) files will appear.

2. Highlight the desired workbook file to open by clicking.

3. Click the Open command button to open or Cancel to return to the currentworksheet.

More than one workbook file can be open at a time and can be viewed by usingthe commands on the Window File menu (refer to section 3.8 Window Menu).

The Open command can be accessed on all worksheet Toolbars. This command canalso be used by pressing CTRL + O.

• Open Button:

3.1.3 Close

Select the Close command from the File menu to close the current workbook. If there isa second workbook open, closing a workbook will return to the previous workbook.


3.1.4 Import

The Import command imports existing SM.O.L.E. (.bin) GM.O.L.E. (.bin) and SMFW(.mdm), files into the Spreadsheet worksheet. This process will copy all documentationinformation (i.e. part, process) from the file being imported, into the user definable cellson the Spreadsheet worksheet. The data can now be saved in the new format asdescribed under the Save and Save As menu commands.

When importing (.MDM) files, they are automatically copied into the directory ofthe current workbook file.

When importing (*.bin) files they are accompanied by a corresponding hidden *.doc file.The file pairs MUST remain together in the same directory while you are importingthem. If you wish to move some of these files to a new directory before importing, besure to find the matching (*.bin) and (*.doc) files and keep them together.

To import to SMG SPC:

1. Select the Import command from the File menu and the Import list box willappear.

Figure 3-3: Import List Box

2. Navigate to the file folder where the file(s) to import are located. (The path andfile name can also be typed in the File of type text box).

3. Select the file(s) to import by clicking it once.

4. Click the Open command button.


3.1.5 Save

Select the Save command from the File menu to save the current workbook file afterchanges have been made. When the user saves the file, all of the current data runsand options in the workbook are saved.

The Save command can be accessed on all of the worksheet Toolbars. This commandcan also be used by pressing CTRL + S.

• Save Button:

3.1.6 Save As

Select the Save As command from the File menu to save the current workbook with adifferent file name. When the user saves the file, the current appearance of theworkbook and the options that have been set are saved.

Figure 3-4: Save As List Box

The Save As command can also be used to save selected data runs out of a worksheetthat includes a large data set. When unwanted data runs are filtered out of a large dataset and then the Save As command is used, the selected data runs are saved in a newworkbook file along with the profile data.

This command is useful when the user wants to transfer filtered data run(s) to afloppy disk.


3.1.7 Save As Text

Select Save As Text from the File menu to save the Spreadsheet information as a textfile in the current language, unit of temperature and distance configurations. The savedtext files have a file extension of (.TXT). This command will save the data so it can beopened with software programs that open standard text files.

Figure 3-5: Save As Text Dialog Box

3.1.8 Save as Text Archive

Select the Save As Text Archive command from the File menu to save all of the data setsin the workbook file as a text archive with a file extension of (.SMA). This is a usefulway to save large worksheets because text archive files are much smaller than savingin workbook file format. When a data run is uploaded into the software, the softwareconverts the data to the current language, unit of temperature and distance units’configuration. The Save As Text Archive command saves the data set back to itsoriginal internal M.O.L.E. data format.

Figure 3-6: Save As Text Archive List Box


3.1.9 Load Text Archive

Select the Load Text Archive command from the File menu to load a previously savedtext archive file. This command clears the currently loaded data and loads the archivefile in its place.

Figure 3-7: Load Text Archive List Box

To avoid loosing valuble data, it is reccommended to load text archive files into anew workbook file because as previously stated, this command clears allcurrently loaded data.


3.1.10 Tag File Number

An eight-character tag is automatically assigned to the (*.MDM) portion of a data runuploaded from the M.O.L.E. The first two characters are automatically assigned SM andthe next six characters are in numerical sequence and can be specified by the user.

To change the Tag File number sequence:

1. Select the Tag File Number command from the File menu.

2. A dialog box will appear so a tag file number can be entered in the text box, orthe number automatically assigned by the software can be used.

Figure 3-8: Tag File Number Dialog Box

3. Click the OK command button to set the Tag File Number or click Cancel to closethe window without changing the number.

If a tag file number is entered that currently exists, that (.MDM) file will beincremented automatically to avoid that file from being overwritten. Tag filenumbers are PC dependent not workbook file dependent.


3.1.11 Configuration

The Configuration command is used to set a communication (COM) port so the PC andthe M.O.L.E. can communicate. This command is very important when the software isfirst installed or PC hardware configurations have changed.

Figure 3-9: Port Configuration Dialog Box

To configure a COM port:

1. Select the Configuration command from the File menu and the Configurationdialog box will appear.

2. Click the option button next to a COM port depending on which serial port the PCis set up for RS-232 communications.

3. Click the option button beside the appropriate M.O.L.E. type that will be used tocollect data, Gold with RF, Gold or Thinline. The M.O.L.E. type selection willaffect access to the RF M.O.L.E. Data command and Receive RF button. It alsoaffects the M.O.L.E. configuration parameters, such as number of channels,battery life estimate and minimum logging interval.

4. Click the SET command button to use the selection as the default whenever theprogram is started.

5. Click the OK command button to use the selection for the current workbook fileor Cancel to exit without changing.


3.1.12 List-Print Data

The List-Print Data command is used to display the raw data used to graph the DataPlots and calculate the statistics. Use this command to display data on the screen orcreate a new file with a file extension of (.PRN) that can be opened with wordprocessor, spreadsheet, or database programs.

The table of values that SMFW displays shows the X-value in the units currently set.The Negative X-values in the table indicate those that are to the left of the ProcessOrigin in the Data Graph. The next six columns include the Y-value for the channels ofdata collected by the M.O.L.E. in °F or °C, depending on the currently set units.

Figure 3-10: List Print Data Dialog Box

All or parts of the data can be List Printed by selecting a limited range of data to print.To do this, use the Magnify command from the Tools menu along with the List-Printcommand (refer to section 3.7.1 Magnify Tool for details).

This command can also be used by pressing CTRL + L.


3.1.13 Page Setup

The Page Setup command sets page parameters for the Finder worksheet.

Figure 3-11: Page Setup Dialog Box

To set the Finder page parameters:

1. Select the Page Setup command from the File menu.

2. Select desired parameters to apply to the worksheet.

3. Click the OK command button to use the current page setup selections.

4. Click the Cancel command button to leave the page setup command withoutchanging anything.

Selections made using the Page Setup command will not be visible on theworksheet it is only used for print formatting. To view the selections, use the PrintPreview command decsribed in section 3.1.16 Print Preview.


3.1.14 Print Options

The Print Options command is where additional Data Table statistics can be printedalong with the Main Plot is selected. Additional documentation can also be selected thatwill be printed on a second page.

Figure 3-12: Print Options Dialog Box

To select print options:

1. Select the Print Options command from the File menu.

2. Click the check box beside desired Statistic(s) to be printed along with the MainPlot.

3. Click the check box beside desired documentation to be printed on a secondpage.

• Click the Print command button to close the print options process and initiateprinting.

• Click the Print Preview command button to view the report appearance.

• Click the Set command button to save the current report options as thedefault, whenever the program is started.

• Click the OK command button to save the selected Print Options for thecurrent workbook file until it is closed or exited.

• Click the Cancel command button to leave the print options command withoutmaking any changes.

This command can also be used by pressing CTRL + R.


3.1.15 Page Header / Footer

The Page Header / Footer command places text on the top and bottom of the printedworksheet.

Some of the worksheets contain default information in the Header and Footerfields, to view use the Print Preview command. Refer to section 3.1.16 PrintPreview).

Figure 3-13: Header / Footer Dialog Box

To add a Header and/or Footer

1. Select the Page Header/Footer command from the File menu.

2. Click the Header tab or the Footer tab.

3. Determine where to locate the text: left, center or right side of the worksheet.Click a text field and type the desired text.

• The user can also change the text font, distance the note is from the frameedges and type of page numbering (refer to Figure 3-12).

4. Click the OK command button to accept the Header / Footer or click Cancel toreturn to the worksheet without changes.

The Header / Footer information will not be visible on the worksheet. It is onlyused for printing. To view the Header / Footer information, use the Print Previewcommand (refer to section 3.1.16 Print Preview).


3.1.16 Print Preview

The Print Preview command shows a preview of the page(s) to be printed. Thiscommand is useful when confirming print options.

To view a print preview:

1. Select the Print Preview command from the File menu and the Print Previewwindow will appear.

Figure 3-14: Print Preview Window

2. Click the Print command button to proceed with printing.

3. Click the Two-Page command button when there is more than one page in thereport to view them side by side.

4. Click the Next Page or Prev Page command button to view other pages of amultiple page report.

5. Click the Zoom In command button to observe small details, and Zoom Out torestore.

6. Click the Close command button to close the Print Preview window.


3.1.17 Print

The Print command prints worksheet information from the workbook. The options thatappear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the printer driver.

To print a worksheet:

1. Select the Print command from the File menu and standard Windows or driver-dependent print dialog box will appear.

2. Select desired print options.

Figure 3-15: Print Dialog Box

3. Click the OK command button to close the Print dialog box and initiate printingthe worksheet.

4. Click the Cancel command button to close the print window without printing.

The Print command can be accessed on all worksheet Toolbars This command canalso be used by pressing CTRL + P.

• Print Button:


3.1.18 Report Setup

Select the Print Report command from the File menu to print the selected worksheetsfrom the Report worksheet as discussed in section 3.1.16 Print Preview.

To setup a report:

1. Select the Report Setup command from the File menu and a dialog box shown inFigure 3-16 will appear.

Figure 3-16: Report Setup Dialog Box

2. Click the check box(es) to enable the worksheet(s) to be printed.

3. Click the OK command button to accept the selection(s) and return to theworksheet, or click Cancel to return to the worksheet without any changes.


3.1.19 File Viewer

The File Viewer dialog box displays small thumbnail views of the graphical contents ofup to 120 data runs at one time. To select a data run, directly double click the desiredthumbnail graph box. This will automatically load the selected data run into the DataGraph.

Figure 3-17: File Viewer Window

How the data runs are displayed can be selected by pressing the command buttons onthe lower end of the dialog box. The user may select command buttons to Clear All,Clear Dups (Duplicates) Alpha Sort (by name) or Date Sort (by date profiled). Thethumbnail graphs may also be arranged by clicking on a selected graph and thendragging it to another location within the selected grid. When it is being moved to a newlocation, a dashed box will appear around the graph. Changing the arrangement in thismanner is temporary and the thumbnail graphs will return to the default locations whenthe dialog box is closed.


Click the Preferences command button to set the grid arrangement to display from 2 to120 graphical files. Click the appropriate Number of Files option button to make aselection.

Figure 3-18: File View Dialog Box

There are two choices to display data runs on Startup. Select the Directory optionbutton and all of the data runs in the current workbook file will be displayed. If theRecent option button is selected, the last four files saved since the last time the programwas exited, will be displayed.

There are also two choices on the Sort Order. If the File Name option button is selected,all of the files will be sorted by alpha name. If the File Date option button is selected, allof the files will be sorted by the date of the data run.

When new selections have been made, use the Set command button to save thepreferences as default before pressing the OK command button.


3.1.20 Print Report

Select the Print Report command from the File menu to print the selected worksheetsfrom the Report Setup dialog box as discussed in section 3.1.18 Report Setup.

3.1.21 Recent Files 1, 2, 3, etc...

The most recently loaded workbook file names are displayed at the bottom of the Filemenu. To open one of these files, click the name of the desired workbook file or pressthe appropriate number beside it.

3.1.22 Exit

Select the Exit command to quit the SMFW program. A message box will prompt theuser to save changes. If the user decides to save the changes, all data andconfiguration changes will be saved with the workbook file.

3.1.23 Language

All of the menus and commands have been translated in five different languages. Whenthe software is installed, a dialog box appears prompting the user to select a preferredlanguage. After the software is installed, the user can select a different language fromthe Languages sub-menu in the File menu.

Figure 3-19: Language Sub-Menu

Selecting a different language will not affect the Help command. Help is inenglish only.


3.2 Edit Menu

The Edit menu commands enable the user to modify the data set on the Finderworksheet so the most beneficial data is assembled in the workbook file.

3.2.1 Undo

Select the Undo command to undo any previous action. For example if the filtercommand is used and then the user decides that command was not necessary, theUndo command will restore it back to its original format.

The Undo command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet. Thiscommand can also be used by pressing CTRL + Z.

• Undo Button:

3.2.2 Redo

Select the Redo command to restore the action made by using the Undo command. LikeUndo, the user can use Redo to restore all of the Undo actions.

The Redo command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet. Thiscommand can also be used by pressing CTRL + R.

• Redo Button:

3.2.3 Remove Row

Select the Remove Row command to remove a data run row that is not wanted. Thiscommand is helpful when data has been collected and the user feels it is not beneficialto the workbook data set.

This command is permanent and the data run cannot be retrieved. The softwareprogram will warn the user with a message box.

3.2.4 Hide Row

Select the Hide Row command to exclude a row without eliminating it completely fromthe workbook file when analyzing the uploaded data run. This command is similar to thefilter function, and is helpful when data has been collected and it may not be beneficialto the data set. To restore hidden data set row(s) click the Red Filter Reset buttonlocated on the Finder worksheet (refer to section 2.2.7 Filters).


3.3 View Menu

The View menu commands enable the user to manipulate which areas are viewed onthe worksheet display.

3.3.1 Toolbar

Select the Toolbar command from the View menu to activate or deactivate the toolbar.When the Toolbar is deactivated, more of the worksheet area appears on the PCdisplay. When there is a checkmark beside the Toolbar command it is activated andwhen the checkmark is not there it is deactivated.

3.3.2 Status Bar

Select the Status bar command from the View menu to activate or deactivate the Statusbar on the bottom of the worksheets. When the Status Bar is deactivated, more of theworksheet area appears on the PC display. When there is a checkmark beside theStatus bar command it is activated and when the checkmark is not there it isdeactivated.

3.3.3 Zoom In

Select the Zoom In command from the View menu to make the current worksheet viewlarger. The Zoom In command has the capability to zoom in multiple times. When themaximum zoom level has been reached the Zoom In command will be dimmed.

The Zoom In command can be accessed on the Toolbars of the Welcome and Finderworksheets. This button will speed up the Zoom In process if multiple zooms aredesired.

• Zoom In Button:

3.3.4 Zoom Out

Select the Zoom Out command from the View menu to make the current worksheet viewsmaller. The Zoom Out command has the capability to zoom out multiple times. Whenthe minimum zoom has been reached the Zoom Out command will be dimmed.

The Zoom Out command can be accessed on the Welcome and Finder worksheets.This button will speed up the Zoom Out process if multiple zooms are desired.

• Zoom Out Button:


3.3.5 100%

Select the 100% command from the View menu to return the worksheet to its defaultdisplay size.

The 100% command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Welcome and Finderworksheets.

• 100% Button:


3.4 Format Menu

The Format menu includes commands that change the layout or pattern of the text inuser configurable cells.

3.4.1 Bold

Select the Bold command from the Format menu to turn data in a user configurable cellbold. Select the Bold command again to return to standard format.

The Bold command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet.

• Bold Button:

3.4.2 Italic

Select the Italic command from the Format menu to turn data in a user configurable cellitalic. Select the Italic command again to return to standard format.

The Italic command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet.

• Italic Button:

3.4.3 Underline

Select the Underline command from the Format menu to underline data in a userconfigurable cell. Select the underline command again to return to standard format.

The Underline command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet.

• Underline Button:

3.4.4 Alignment (Left, Center, Right)

Select the Left, Center or Right command from the Format menu to align data in a userconfigurable cell.

The alignment commands can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Finder worksheet.

• Alignment Buttons: , , (Align Left, Center, and Align Right)


3.5 Profile Menu

The Profile menu includes special commands specifically used on the Profileworksheet. Commands in this menu enable the user to view and edit experimentaldocumentation, change the appearance of the display and design experiments.

3.5.1 Part

Part documentation is information about the part being profiled. There are also fields forentering the date the data was recorded, a user name, part number or identification ofthe component being profiled. To enter Part documentation select the Part commandfrom the Profile menu and a dialog box will appear (See Figure 3-20).

The part date field automatically updates when reading data from the M.O.L.E.

Figure 3-20: Part Dialog Box


3.5.2 Process

Select the Process command from the Profile menu to enter and edit information aboutthe process that generated the profile data.

Figure 3-21: Process Dialog Box


3.5.3 Sensors

Select the Sensors command from the Profile menu to enter and edit information aboutthe sensor locations that are used to generate the profile data. The Thermocoupleplacement information entered in the T/C-Location cells are also displayed as the SensorLocations in the Data Table.

Figure 3-22: Sensor Location Descriptions


Select the Location Positions tab to enter sensor location options. The sensor locationoptions record the actual physical locations of the sensors, board size and appearanceinformation.

Location dimensions can also be entered in a number of unit types. Locations can beentered by typing in dimensions, or by dragging the sensor locations around on theimage. Note that X-dimensions are measured from the leading (right) edge or the firstedge to enter the process, and Y dimensions are from the top down.

X-dimensions, are also the same dimensions that are used by the Channel Lagcommand to re-align the profile lines if Lag is enabled (refer to section 3.5.4Channel Lag).

To select an image:

1. Select the Open command button to add or change the image file. When thisfield is activated, a list box will appear prompting the user to select an image file.The image files supported by the software are Dib-(.dib), Gif (.gif), Pcx (.pcx), Tiff(.tif), Targa (.tga), Bitmap (.bmp) and Jpeg (.jpg).

Figure 3-23: Sensor Location Positions

2. Click the OK command button to accept the additions/changes or click Cancel toreturn to the Profile worksheet without making any additions/changes.

Once an image (picture) is selected, copy of that image is added to the SMFW“Images” folder. This enables the user to easily locate any image or logo files.


Select the Channel Lag tab to access the channel lag dialog box. (Refer to section 3.5.4Channel Lag for more information).

Channel Lag dimensions, are also the same dimensions that are used by theLocation Positions options as X-Dimensions (See Figure 3-24).

Figure 3-24: Sensor Channel Lag


3.5.4 Channel Lag

Select the Channel Lag command from the Profile menu to enter the difference betweenthe distance from one sensor to another along a conveyorized system.

Figure 3-25: Channel Lag Dialog Box

On the dialog box, CH1 through CH6 represent each channel attached to the M.O.L.E.Click a option button beside an unit of measure and then enter the distance betweensensors.

If sensors are placed along a line in a process so they enter and exit oven zones atdifferent times, the resulting Data Plots lag behind one another. SMFW uses channellag information entered here to align the Data Plots so the results can be easilycompared during analysis.

To enable the Channel Lag command, click the Show Lag check box.


When the Channel Lag command is enabled, a small triangle will appear on the lowerend of the process origin line.

CHANNEL LAG INDICATOR

Figure 3-26: Channel Lag Indicator

Click the OK command button to return to the Profile worksheet using the new settingsor Cancel to return making no changes.


3.5.5 Units

The Units command is where the unit type for the X-axis is selected.

To select a X axis unit:

1. Select the Units command from the Profile menu and the Units dialog box willappear (See Figure 3-27).

Figure 3-27: Units Dialog Box

2. Click the option button beside Point, Time-Relative, Time-Absolute or Distance toselect the units for the X-axis.

• Point: the data points collected from the Process-Origin.

• Time-Relative: Time measured from the Process-Origin

• Time-Absolute: Time of day

• Distance: Distance from the Process Origin (Meters, Centimeters, Feet orInches).

3. Click the Fahrenheit or Celsius option button to represent the degrees for the Y-axis.

4. Click the OK command button to return to the Profile worksheet using the newsettings or Cancel to make no new changes.


3.5.6 Scaling

The Scaling command controls the scale of the X and Y axis units of the Data Graph onthe Profile worksheet.

To use the scaling command:

1. Select the Scaling command from the Profile menu, and the scaling dialog boxwill appear. This dialog box identifies the current settings of the displayed Y-axisunits and the maximum and minimum values of the Y-axis.

2. Select between Auto or Manual mode. In Auto mode, SMFW selects the scale ofthe Y-Axis to ensure all values are visible in the Profile worksheet. In Manualmode, the range of values for the Y-Axis must be manually set.

Figure 3-28: Scaling Dialog Box

3. Click the OK button to use the new settings or Cancel to return to the Profileworksheet with no changes.

The Scaling command is not avalible if the Data Graph has been magnified.


3.5.7 Temp Ref Lines (Temperature Reference Lines)

Temperature Reference Lines are colored horizontal lines and can be positionedanywhere within the range of Y-values in the graph using the Temp Ref Lines commandin the Profile menu.

Temperature Reference Lines are used for analysis when the T Above Ref(Time above the Reference Line) statistic is active (refer to section 2.3.9.3 T AboveRef)

Figure 3-29: Temp Ref Lines Dialog Box

The Temp Ref Lines dialog box identifies the units of the Y-axis and the current valuesof any Temperature reference lines in the Data Graph. Temperature reference lines canbe added or changed at any time and must be created before the T Above Ref statisticwill produce valid data in the Data Table.

To add Temperature Reference Lines to the Data Graph:

1. Select the Temp Ref Lines command from the Profile menu.

2. Click the check box above Low, Med, or Hi to draw that line in the graph.

3. Enter Y-axis value(s) by adjusting the slider position or typing it in the text box.

4. Click the OK command to return to the Profile worksheet using the new settingsor Cancel to not make any changes.


3.5.8 Oven Configure

The Oven Configure command, includes options that display details of the experimentand establish analysis criteria. These options also enable the user to create a model ofan ideal process that SMFW uses to compare to experimental conditions.

Figure 3-30: Oven Configure Dialog Box

The following information describes the options on the Oven Configure dialog box thatassist the user to set an oven.


•••• Zone Configuration

The Zone Configuration portion of the Oven Configuration dialog box defines thenumber of zones activated; color, name and length for each desired Zone.

Figure 3-31: Zone Configuration Options

When the zones are displayed in the Data Graph, the Zone Slope statistic can be usedbased on the zones defined with this dialog box. The zones can be changed at any timeby using the cells in this dialog box or changing them in the Zone Matrix (refer tosection 2.3.10.10 Zone Matrix for more details).


To define zones:

1. Select the Oven Configure command from the Profile menu.

Figure 3-32: Oven Configure Dialog Box

2. Click the corresponding check box beside a zone to activate or deactivate it.

3. Click the corresponding Color cell to select a custom color for that zone. Torestore to the default colors click the Default Colors command button.

4. Click the corresponding Name cell to enter a custom zone name if desired.

5. Click the option button beside the appropriate units of length or time for theprocess. Select between units of length: meters, centimeters, feet, inches orbetween units of time: hours or minutes.

6. Click the corresponding Length cell to enter a specific zone length for each zone.

7. Click the Show Zones command button to display the zones as colored bars alongthe X-axis.

8. Click the Zone Temp Matrix check box to activate the Zone Matrix.

9. Click the OK command button to create the zone(s) and close the Oven Configuredialog box or Cancel to quit without making any changes.


•••• Temperatures

After zone sizes are defined, the zone temperatures can be set. These temperaturescould be the upper and lower thresholds of acceptable temperatures to meet processstandards, temperature settings of upper and lower heat sources, or they could haveany meaning desired.

Figure 3-33: Zone Temperature Section

Use actual oven settings for each zone to use the Prediction tool.

To set zone temperatures:


2. Click the top and bottom text field(s) to enter upper and lower zone temperaturesas a colored line for each zone of the Data Graph. The upper zone temperaturesappear as solid lines and the lower zones appear as dotted lines.

This matrix can be used to plot predicted data lines based on different zonetemperatures or conveyor rates. (Refer to section 3.7.9 Prediction Tool for adescription of this process.)

3. Click the OK command button to create the zone temperatures and close theOven Configure dialog box or click Cancel to quit without making any changes.


•••• Conveyor speed

Actual speed of the conveyor can be set using the Conveyor speed portion of the OvenConfigure dialog box. SMFW uses this value to calculate the X-axis values when aDistance option button has been selected. This number is also used as the actualconveyor speed that SMFW uses when prediction data lines are added. (Refer tosection 3.7.9 Prediction Tool).

Figure 3-34: Conveyor Speed Options

Conveyor Speed can not be set or viewed after the Data Graph has beenmagnified.

To set the conveyor speed:


2. Enter the Conveyor Speed in the text box. This value will appear in the ZoneMatrix.

3. Select the option button beside the desired units such as: Distance (inches) perTime (Minutes).

4. Click the OK command button to return to the Data Graph using the new settingsor Cancel to return to the Data Graph with no changes.

Set conveyor speed to zero for batch processes where time units is selected forzone sizes.


•••• Oven Models

The Oven Configuration dialog box includes an option to select popular ovenmanufacturer files. This command provides a quick way to load oven size and zonetemperature information.

To load an SMFW Oven Model:


Figure 3-35: Oven Model Commands

2. Click the Load command button in the Oven Model section and navigate to theoven file folder.

Figure 3-36: Load Oven Model List Box


4. Select the desired manufacturer’s file folder.

Figure 3-37: Oven Model List Box

5. Select the desired oven model by clicking it once.

6. Click the Open command button.

Loading an oven model will overlay the current data set with the following informationfrom the Oven Model File:

• Zone Size Information

• Zone Temperature Information

• Conveyor Speed Information

• Process notes if the existing file has process information.


Creating and Saving an Oven Model:

1. Make sure current data is saved.

2. Edit the following information to fit the desired requirements. Zone Sizes, ZoneTemperatures, Conveyor Speed (from the Oven Configuration Dialog Box) andPart, Process, Sensor Documentation (from the Profile menu).

3. Select the Oven Configuration command from the Profile menu.

4. Click the Save command button from the Oven Model section and navigate to theOvens file folder.

5. Select the file folder of an oven manufacturer. (Additional file folders may becreated if needed).

6. Enter the file name in the File name text box. The extension assigned to this fileis (.OVN).

7. Click the Save command button.

The new Oven Model is now ready to use

Process information will only be used if there is no process information in thedata set that exists when a Oven Model is loaded.


3.5.9 Zone Matrix

To view the Zone Matrix, select the Zone Matrix command from the Profile menu andcheck mark will appear beside it to indicate that the Zone Matrix is activated. When theZone Matrix is turned “ON”, it is located above the Data Graph.

The Zone Matrix command can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Zone Matrix Button:

3.5.10 Calculate h-Factor

The h-Factor command is used along with an optional h-Factor module to measure anoven's ability to heat items passing through it. It is most useful in processes whereconstant, uniform temperatures are desirable.

Figure 3-38: Calculate h-Factor Dialog Box

Cure Factor Setup

1. Attach the optional h-Factor module to the M.O.L.E. thermocouple inputchannels 1 through 4 and use the options in Figure 3-38 to:

• Set the h-Constant, this is the calibration constant for that module.

If the wrong h-Constant is used, the resulting readout is incorrect.

2. Click OK to return to the Data Graph using the new settings or Cancel to return tothe Data Graph with no changes.


3.5.11 Profile Defaults Sub-Menu

The Profile Defaults sub-menu commands sets Profile menu commands with standarddefaults. When an option in the Defaults sub-menu is selected and a value is changed,the new value becomes the default that is used when a new workbook file is created.Default values are applied when importing old data files because they may not containall the information needed by SMFW.

To create new defaults:

1. Select a command from the Profile Defaults sub-menu.

2. Change the default setting(s).

3. Click the SET command button on the specific dialog box to save the new defaultsetting(s).

Typically the defaults are set once for specific requirements and cloned afterwards.Profile defaults are then changed only when requirements change.


3.6 M.O.L.E. Menu

The M.O.L.E. menu commands configure the M.O.L.E. for collecting data, and to read itafter data collection.

The M.O.L.E. must be connected to a PC and the proper communication portmust be configured to properly use the M.O.L.E. menu commands (refer tosection 3.1.11 Configuration).

3.6.1 Set M.O.L.E. Clock

The M.O.L.E. has an internal clock it uses to identify the time and date of each data runand to control when each measurement is recorded. The M.O.L.E. clock should be setprior to data collection to ensure that the proper time was recorded.

Figure 3-39: Set M.O.L.E. Clock Dialog Box


To set the M.O.L.E. clock:

1. Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC (refer to the appropriate section in the Hardwaremanual).

2. Select the Set M.O.L.E. Clock command from the M.O.L.E. menu.

3. Enter the correct month, day, year, hour, minute, and second by adjusting theslider(s) or manually typing in the corresponding text box.

When the Set M.O.L.E. Clock dialog box appears the current computer clocksetting is automatically entered in the text boxes.

4. Click the Send button to reset the clock.

To read the M.O.L.E. clock:


2. Select the Set M.O.L.E. Clock command from the M.O.L.E. menu.

3. Click the Read command button to display the current date and time from theM.O.L.E.. If the clock is set wrong, the date or time will be incorrect.


3.6.2 M.O.L.E. Configure

The M.O.L.E. Configure command configures how the M.O.L.E. records data during adata run.

Figure 3-40: M.O.L.E. Configure Dialog Box

To configure the M.O.L.E.:

1. Select the M.O.L.E. Configure command from the M.O.L.E. menu.

2. Click the check box beside a corresponding channel to turn it “ON” or “OFF”. If achannel is “OFF”, it does not collect data or draw power from the battery.

3. Enter an interval at which the M.O.L.E. records data points by using the slider(s)or manually typing in the corresponding text box. The maximum interval for theM.O.L.E. is 23:59:59 hours (one data point per day) and the minimum interval is0.2 second (one data point every two-tenths of a second). When using theM.O.L.E. with RF Option the minimum interval is 0.5 (one data point every five-tenths of a second) and when one channel is active, the minimum interval is 0.1second (one data point every tenth of a second).

4. Enter the number of data points the M.O.L.E. will record during the data run. Themaximum number is dependent on the number of channels turned on. Themaximum data points the M.O.L.E. can collect are displayed above the text box.When the number of data points collected and the recording interval have beenselected, SMFW displays the corresponding time the experiment will take besideTotal Time = text in the lower right corner of the dialog box.


When M.O.L.E. configure options are modified, the data is calculated and thenamount of profiles the user can expect from the power pack battery (based on afully-charged power pack battery) is displayed in the lower right corner next tothe Profiles Per Battery line.

Optional configurations:

• Enter a threshold temperature to “trigger” the M.O.L.E. to start recording data byusing the slider or by entering it in the text box. When any active channelreaches that temperature, the M.O.L.E. will begin to record data. This option cantrigger the profiler when the temperature cools down to the thresholdtemperature by selecting the (-) option button, or heating up to the thresholdtemperature by selecting the (+) option button. If this option is not used fortemperature triggering, select the Off option button.

• Enter how many data points to delay “trigger” the M.O.L.E. to start recording databy using the slider or by entering it in the text box. The data point entered will“trigger” the start of data collection when the specified data point is reached inthe process. The actual delay is equal to the Interval times the Pts Dly.


6. Click the Send command button to send the new configurations to the M.O.L.E.

7. Click the Read command button to confirm the active configuration.

8. Click the OK command button to return to the Data Graph, retaining any changesmade to the configuration or Cancel to return to the Data Graph without recordingany changes.

The M.O.L.E. configure command can be accessed on the Toolbars of the Finder andProfile worksheets.

• M.O.L.E. Configure Button:


3.6.3 RF M.O.L.E. Data

This command activates SMFW to receive “Real-time” data from the M.O.L.E. whenusing it with the RF option.

To Read RF M.O.L.E. Data:

1. Connect the RF Receiver to the PC using the interface cable supplied (refer tothe appropriate section in the Hardware manual).

2. Select the RF M.O.L.E. Data command from the M.O.L.E. menu. A message boxwill appear asking the user if they want to start a new experiment file.

Figure 3-41

• Click the Yes command button to start the new data run using default settings.

• Click the No command button to receive data into the current data run row.

• Click the Cancel command button to return to the Data Graph without receivingM.O.L.E. RF data.

3. If Yes is selected, a message box will appear asking the user if they want to clonethe existing experiment information.

Figure 3-42

• Click the Yes command button to start the new data run using the currentsettings.

• Click the No command button to start the new data run using the default settings.

• Click the Cancel command button to return to the Data Graph without receivingM.O.L.E. RF data.


4. If either the Yes or No command button is selected the Read Data from RFM.O.L.E. dialog box will appear and “Real-time” data will start to appear on thelower edge of the dialog box.

Figure 3-43: RF Dialog Box

5. Click the OK command button when finished collecting transmitted data and thedata run will automatically be uploaded into the workbook file.


If the computer is not communicating with the receiver, the message box shownin Figure 3-44 will appear. This message box is an indication of a cable or portconfiguration problem and not the transmitter. If this message does not appearand no data is received, refer to the RF Trouble Shooting section in the hardwaremanual for radio link trouble shooting hints.

Figure 3-44

If the PC interface cable is connected to the M.O.L.E. instead of the Receiver amessage box indicating the problem will appear.

The RF M.O.L.E. Data command can be accessed on all of the worksheet Toolbars.

• RF M.O.L.E. Data Button:


RF M.O.L.E. dialog box features:The RF M.O.L.E. Data dialog box has many features. Use the illustration shown inFigure 3-45 and the following definitions to interpret.

CHANNEL TEMPS.

ELAPSEDTIME

REMAINING PROFILE TIME

ALARM LOG

ALARM VISUAL INDICATORS

ALARM MESSAGE BOX

INTERNALTEMPERATURE

THERMOMETER

Figure 3-45: RF Dialog Box Features:

• Alarm Message Box - This indicates the last alarm point breached.

• Internal Temperature Thermometer - This is an indicator displaying the currentinternal temperature of the M.O.L.E..

• Remaining Profile Time - This is the amount of data collection time preset bythe user.

• Channel Temperatures - This displays the current temperature that the sensorsare reporting.

• Elapsed Time - This displays the elapsed time from when the data run hasbegun.

• Alarm Visual Indicators - When a user-preset temperature has been reached,the box of that alarm that has been reached will flash. This feature will bedimmed until it has been configured by the user (refer to Section 3.6.5.1 RFAlarm Points).

• Alarm Log - This is a drop down list box that logs the time and channel that hasbeen breached during the current profile.


3.6.4 Read M.O.L.E. Data

This command starts transferring a data run from the M.O.L.E..

To Read M.O.L.E. Data:

1. Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC using the cable supplied (refer to theappropriate section in the Hardware manual).

2. Select the Read M.O.L.E. Data command from the M.O.L.E. menu. A messagebox will appear asking the user if they want to start a new experiment file.

Figure 3-46

• Click the Yes command button to start a new data run using default settings.

• Click the No command button to upload the data run into the current data runrow.

• Click the Cancel command button to return to the Data Graph without uploadingthe data run.

3. If Yes is selected, a message box will appear asking the user if they want to clonethe existing experiment information.

Figure 3-47

• Click the Yes command button to start uploading the data run using the currentsettings.

• Click the No command button to start uploading the data run using the defaultsettings.

• Click the Cancel command button to return to the Data Graph without uploadingthe data run.


4. If either the Yes or No command button was selected the Read Data fromM.O.L.E. status box will appear showing the status of the uploading process. Todiscontinue click the Cancel command button at any time.

Figure 3-48: Read M.O.L.E. Data Status Box

If a message box appears stating that the M.O.L.E. is not responding, check theconfiguration, cable connections, and/or the M.O.L.E. itself (i.e. battery).

When the data transfer is complete the status box will disappear and SMFW will returnto the worksheet where the command was activated.

The Read M.O.L.E. Data command can be accessed on all of the worksheet Toolbars.

• Read M.O.L.E. Data Button:

3.6.5 M.O.L.E. Defaults Sub-Menu

The M.O.L.E. Defaults sub-menu is designed to set M.O.L.E. menu commands withstandard defaults. When a command in the Defaults sub-menu is selected and a valueis changed, the new value becomes the default that is used when a new workbook fileis created. Default values are also used when importing old data files because they maynot contain all the information needed by SMFW.


3.6.5.1 RF Alarm Points

While transmitting data with the M.O.L.E. RF Option, the RF Alarm Points commanddisplays a customized alert message informing the user that a preset temperature hasbeen met.

To use RF Alarm Points:

1. Select the RF Alarm Points command from the M.O.L.E. Defaults menu.

2. Select alarm(s) to activate, Low, Medium and/or High, by selecting the (+) =Rising temperature or (-) = Falling temperature option buttons.

3. Determine alarm point temperature(s) for the alarm points by adjusting the slideror typing in the corresponding text box.

4. Select which channel to apply the alarm(s) to.

5. Select a Message box and or an audio indication to alert the user when an alarmtemperature has been met.

6. Click the Set command button to set the current configuration as defaults orCancel to keep the previous settings.

Figure 3-49: RF Alarm Dialog Box


Alarm messages can be changed to indicate what the alarm message is describing.The default messages are Low Alarm, Medium Alarm and Hi Alarm.

To edit an alarm message:

1. Click an Edit Message command button.

Figure 3-50: RF Alarm Message Text Box

2. Enter custom message in the text box and click the OK command button toaccept or Cancel to not make any changes.

The results of programming RF Alarm points are used with the RF Option, and appearin the Read Data from RF M.O.L.E. dialog box while receiving data. (See Figure 3-51)

Figure 3-51: Alarm Message Box


3.7 Tools Menu

Options in this menu make it easy to deal with data files and change the appearance ofthe Data graph.

3.7.1 Magnify Tool

The Magnify tool enlarges any selected area of the data graph for easy visualexamination.

To Magnify a portion of the Data Graph:

1. Click the Magnify tool from the Tools menu. A message will appear in the toolstatus box indicating that “Magnify Tool” has been selected and informing theuser to “Click and drag to select area”.

2. Position the mouse pointer on a desired section of the Data Graph to select onecorner of the area to enlarge.

3. Press the left mouse button and drag the pointer diagonally to the oppositecorner of the box. An outline of the box appears as you drag.

4. Release the left mouse button when the outline of the area to be magnified isvisible. The area inside the box is then magnified to fill the entire Data Graph.


To show even more detail in the Data Graph, Magnify can be performed multiple times.If the Magnify tool reaches the maximum zoom capability the software will display amessage box informing that the user has “Zoomed to Tight”.

When using the Magnify tool, the Magnify Map uses a red box to indicate the areacurrently magnified. If the data graph was previously magnified, the current level ofmagnification is the red box and previous magnified areas are noted with gray boxes.

MAGNIFYMAP

MAGNIFIEDAREA

Figure 3-52: Magnify Map

When the Magnify tool has been used multiple times, click the Magnify map once to goback to a previously selected level of magnification.

Magnify Applications:Magnify is useful for visually examining data, such as with the Slope tool, and whenstatistics are used. The statistics (Value, Time to Ref., T Above Ref, and Statistics)compute only data points that fall within the area of the Data Graph. This enables theuser to focus the statistical analysis on any portion of time, distance, or data pointnumber in the graph.

The Magnify command can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Magnify Button:


3.7.2 Slope Tool

The Slope tool finds the average slope between any two points in the Data Graph.

To find the average slope of a line:

1. Select the Slope tool from the Tools menu. A message will appear in the toolstatus box indicating that the “Slope Tool” has been selected and reminding theuser to “Click and drag for slope”.

2. Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve.

3. Press and hold the left mouse button. A new message will appear in the ToolStatus Box showing the Slope, the change in X in time, distance, or pointnumbers, and the change in Y in degrees. These numbers will change while theslope is being defined.

4. Drag the pointer to the end of the desired slope line.

5. Release the left mouse button when the pointer is at the desired location. SMFWwill draw a slope line on the Data Graph, and label the slope value.

SLOPEDATA

SLOPELINE

Figure 3-53: Slope Tool


To obtain more accurate slopes:Magnify a portion of the Data Graph using the Magnify tool, and repeat this procedure.

To remove the slope line from the Data Graph, select the Erase Object(s) command fromthe Tool menu and follow instructions in the Tool Status box (refer to section 3.7.11Erase Object(s)).

Slope Applications:Use the Slope tool to find the average slope between any two points on the graph.Longer slope lines tend to produce more accurate slope calculations.

The Slope tool can be used to compare actual data with ideal conditions by drawing aline with a known slope (to represent the ideal condition) beside a portion of a DataPlot.

Slope Limitations:Slope calculations are based on logged points connected by the slope line. Pointsoccur only at the exact time intervals used to record data.

The Slope tool cannot measure slopes when dx (change in X) is equal to zero (whenthe line is vertical).

The Slope tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Slope Button:


3.7.3 Peak Difference Tool

The Peak Difference tool displays the difference in value between the peak of themaximum Data Plot and the peak of the minimum Data Plot in any location of the DataGraph. This command is especially useful for measuring side-to-side heatingdifferences in ovens.

To display the peak difference between Data Plots:

1. Select the Peak Difference tool from the Profile menu and a message will appearin the tool status box indicating that the “Peak Difference Tool” has beenselected and reminding the user to “Click and drag to select an area”.

2. Position the mouse pointer over a location in the Data Graph.

3. Click and drag to select an area.

The peak difference is calculated as the maximum difference between the highest peakand the lowest peak within the rectangle.

To remove the peak difference rectangle and annotation from the Data Graph,select the Erase Objects command from the Tools menu and follow instructions inthe Tool status box (refer to section 3.7.11 Erase Object(s)).

PEAKDIFFERENCE

Figure 3-54: Peak Difference Tool

The Peak Difference tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Peak Difference Button:


3.7.4 Overlay Tool

The Overlay tool displays a second Data run graph for comparison with the currentlydisplayed Data run.

To compare two Data Plots:

1. Click the Overlay tool from the Tools menu. A list box of data files uploaded intothe opened workbook will appear.

2. Select a data run file to overlay on the original by clicking it.

The data file will be inserted at the same process origin and automatically scaled to thesame Y-axis. The original Data Plot remains as solid lines while those added forcomparison are dashed.

The dashed “Overlay” Data Plots are the same color as the original Data Plots.

Figure 3-55: Overlay Tool

To remove the overlaid Data Graph from the original Data Graph select theOverlay tool again or press the right mouse button.


The Overlay and Magnify tools can be used together to overlay and compare idealreference profiles and magnified portions of the two data files. They can have differentbut overlapping X-values (times, point numbers, logging intervals) or temperatures.

Overlay Limitations:If the Data Plots are too numerous to clearly see the information of interest, they can besuppressed by removing the check mark from the desired channel in one or both files.This must be done to the overlaid profile prior to using the Overlay tool. Save that graphand use the Overlay tool again.

The Overlay tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Overlay Button:


3.7.5 Total Heat Tool

The Total Heat tool computes the area between the Data Plot curves and the bottomborder of the selected Total Heat area. This can be used for easy evaluation of heatinput.

Total heat is calculated by multiplying the temperature difference at a given X-value bythe time between this X-value and the previous one or the area under the curve. Theunits are Degrees Seconds.

To evaluate the heat input for a specific portion of a Data Graph:

1. Select the Total Heat tool from the Tools menu. A message will appear in the toolstatus box indicating that the “Total Heat Tool” has been selected and remindingthe user to “Click and drag to select an area”.

2. Position the mouse pointer at an initial X/Y coordinate.

3. Press the left mouse button and drag diagonally. The outline of a box will appearas you drag.

4. Release the mouse button when the box reaches the second X/Y coordinate,enclosing the range of X/Y values that are included in the total heat calculation.


The area under Data Plot(s) and between the two X-boarders are calculated anddisplayed next to the Total Heat rectangle. The channel that is calculated at 100%, isthe channel with the highest total heat. The other channels have a calculated total heatpercentage of the 100% channel. The Data Graph displays the calculated areas byfilling in the area under the Data Plots.

TOTAL HEATRECTANGLE

Figure 3-56: Total Heat Tool

To remove the Total Heat object from the Data Graph, select the Erase Object commandfrom the Tools menu and follow instructions in the Tool status box (refer to section3.7.11 Erase Object(s)).

The bottom of the Total Heat box can be used at either 0°°°° or room temperature togive “Total” Heat calculations above 0°°°° or room temperature.

Total Heat Applications:The Total Heat tool is helpful to compare the heat input between two sensor channelsand averages the small local temperature differences. This tool is especially useful formeasuring side-to-side heating differences in ovens.

The Total Heat tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Total Heat Button:


3.7.6 3-D Tool

The 3-D tool draws a 3-dimensional representation of the temperature data. When the3-D tool is selected, a dialog box will appear prompting the user to select between a“Normal” or a “Reverse-Angle” view. A “Normal” view shows channel 1 in back andchannel 6 in front, and a “Reverse-Angle” view shows channel 6 in the back andchannel 1 in front.

The 3-D profile, shown below, is useful for comparing the general smoothness of theData Plots for each sensor or showing uniform heating across an oven.

Figure 3-57: Normal View


Figure 3-58: Reverse-Angle View

To remove the 3-D profile, click the 3D tool or click the right mouse button.

The 3-D tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• 3-D Button:


3.7.7 Measure Tool

The Measure tool is similar to the Slope tool except it measures the distance betweenany two points on the graph. This tool adds a line labeled with the distance values tothe graph, and notes the change in X and change in Y (Delta X and Delta Y) instead ofthe slope.

MEASUREDISTANCE

Figure 3-59: Measure Tool

To find the distance between two points:

1. Select the Measure tool from the Tools menu. A message will appear in the ToolStatus box indicating that the “Measure Tool” has been selected and remindingthe user to “Click and drag for tape measure”.

2. Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve.

3. Press and hold the left mouse button. A new message appears in the ToolStatus box that shows the slope, the change in X in time, distance, or pointnumbers, and the change in Y in degrees.

4. Drag the pointer to the end of the desired point on the curve.

5. Release the left mouse button when the pointer is at the desired location and aslope line labeled with the change in X and Y will appear on the Data Graph.


To obtain more accurate distances, magnify a portion of the Data Graph using theMagnify tool and repeat this procedure.

To remove the annotated distance from the Data Graph, select the Erase Objectscommand from the Tools menu and follow instructions in the Tool Status box(refer to section 3.7.11 Erase Object(s)).

The Measure tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Measure Button:


3.7.8 Notes Tool

The Notes tool adds a leader with text to any portion on the graph to label special areasof interest.

To add notes to the Data Graph:

1. Select the Notes tool from the Tools menu. A message will appear in the toolstatus box indicating that the “Notes Tool” has been selected and reminding theuser to “Click and drag for pointer”.

2. Position the mouse pointer at the desired location to start the note leader, clickand drag the mouse pointer to the desired location of the note text and releasethe mouse button.

3. A dialog box will then appear allowing the user to enter a note by typing it in thetext box. There also are options to customize the color, border and font size ofthe notes.

Figure 3-60: Notes Dialog Box

4. Click the OK command button or press the [enter] key to finish adding the note.

To remove notes from the Data Graph, select the Erase Object command in theTools menu and follow instructions in the Tool Status box (refer to section 3.7.11Erase Object(s)).

The Notes tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Notes Button:


3.7.9 Prediction Tool

One of the most impressive features of SMFW is its Prediction tool. This tool enablesthe user to change a zone temperature value or the conveyor speed and predict theoutcome of that change. Prediction is easy to use and a valuable command that quicklydefines process parameters.

To use Prediction some information must first be entered into the Zone Matrix to buildan accurate “model” of an oven environment. As experience with modeling grows, thefirst values selected may need to be modified accurately reflect the process.

To model a process:

1. Complete a data run in an oven with a test assembly to establish a base line forthe process.

2. Enter zone sizes in the length fields for each zone. This is the length of eachheating, soaking, or cooling zone within the oven.

ZONE MATRIXZONE LENGTHS

ZONETEMPS

CONVEYORSPEED

Figure 3-61: Zone Matrix Data

Make sure the zones are visible by clicking the Show Zones check box on the OvenConfigure dialog. This enables the user to see how each heating zone affects theresults.


3. Enter the temperature for each zone by typing it in the temperature cells for eachzone on the Zone Matrix. This is the set temperature of each zone preset withinthe oven.

If there is a soak zone, then set it to the same temperature as the previous zone.

4. Enter a conveyor speed in the conveyor cell on the Zone Matrix. The conveyorrate documented for this experiment is displayed along with zone temperatures.

The units for the X-Cursor should be set to Distance. To set the units to distance,select the Units command from the Profile menu.

5. Move the Process Origin on the Data Graph to the place that corresponds to thebeginning of the oven. Typically, this is where all of the channel temperaturessuddenly rise. Now the prediction command is ready to use.


SMFW offers two ways to predict results:

Dialog box Prediction:

1. Select the Prediction tool from the Tools menu and the Oven dialog box willappear. The shaded portions of this dialog box indicate that they cannot bemodified by the user.

Figure 3-62: Oven Dialog Box

2. Enter a hypothetical conveyor speed and or zone temperature.

3. Click the Do Prediction command button and SMFW will calculate and plot thepredicted outcome based on the changed value(s). The predicted Data Plotsappear on the Data Graph as dashed lines. Use the Slope, Measure, andMagnify tools to see if the ideal profile has been achieved.

4. Experiment by making more “what if” changes to the conveyor speed, ortemperature values and replotting the prediction. Click the Reset Temps commandbutton to change zone temperatures back to the original oven values.

5. Set the oven to the final prediction values, and then perform another data run tocheck if the process has been optimized.

6. Select the Prediction command again and the original zone temperatures cannow be reset. Save the current prediction, proceed with another prediction, orclick the End Prediction command button to remove the predicted Data Plots.


Dynamic Prediction:

1. Select the Prediction tool from the Tools menu and the Oven dialog box willappear.

2. Click the Do Prediction command button on the Oven dialog box and the Datagraph will appear.

3. Move the mouse pointer over a Zone Temperature Prediction Handle.

ZONE TEMPERATUREPREDICTION HANDLES

Figure 3-63: Dynamic Prediction Feature

4. Press and hold the left mouse button to slide the handle up or down to thepreferred prediction temperature (repeat for other zones).

5. Set the oven to the final prediction values, and then perform another data run tocheck if the process has been optimized.

6. Select the Prediction command again and the original zone temperatures cannow be reset. Save the current prediction, proceed with another prediction, orclick the End Prediction command button to remove the predicted Data Plots.


Saving a Predicted Profile:Prediction settings can also be saved by clicking the Save Prediction command button.

When prediction settings are saved, SMFW automatically saves the prediction profileas a new (.MDM) file. The predicted profile data is also loaded into the Finderworksheet as a data run labeled with a description, original data run and new Filename.

PREDICTIONLABEL

ORIGNALDATA RUN

PREDICTIONFILE

Figure 3-64: Saved Prediction

The Prediction tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Prediction Button:


Conflicting Conditions:If SMFW detects sensor temperatures inconsistent with zone temperature settings, amessage box with an explanation will appear. The explanation appears only once foreach zone, each time Prediction is used. After that, SMFW assumes the user is awareof the potential problem. There is also a basic prediction assumption that temperaturesare rising throughout the process, so any zone having a falling temperature will benoted.

ZONES WITHPOTENTIAL

PROBLEM

Figure 3-65: Conflicting Conditions Dialog Box

In the example, the message box displays a warning message and shows that zone twoand eight have a potential problem.

The inconsistent setting does not prevent SMFW from making a prediction it makes arational assumption about what is happening. In addition to the explanation, SMFWdisplays several logical ways to correct the conflicting conditions at the bottom of thedialog box.

If Zone temperatures are not set, the Prediction tool will not work.


3.7.10 Tolerance Band Tool

The Tolerance Band tool develops standard temperature profile bands that can be usedto determine compliance with required process limits.

To develop a tolerance band:

1. Select the Tolerance Band tool and the Tolerance Band dialog box will appear.

Figure 3-66: Tolerance Band Dialog Box

2. Select the check boxes next to the desired channels to apply the tolerance to.

Only active channels will be enabled.

3. Set the % Above with the slider bar or by typing a value in the text box. This valueis the percent (%) above the highest selected channel and % Below which is thepercent (%) below the lowest selected profile channel.


4. Click the Apply command button and the values for the Tolerance Band are nowcalculated and displayed on the Data Graph.

5. Click the OK command button to hide the Tolerance Band dialog box and viewthe applied tolerance band.

SMFW uses the maximum of the selected channel data values and then the percent(%) above is calculated for the upper value of the band. The lower value is calculated inthe same manner using the minimum of the channels selected and the percent (%)below. Once the band is defined, a line is drawn from the top to the bottom value ateach data point.

Figure 3-67: Tolerance Band

6. Click the Remove command button to remove the Tolerance Band from the DataGraph.

7. Click the Cancel command button to return to the Data Graph.


Once a Tolerance Band has been developed and applied, it can be saved as a copy forfuture retrieval from the SMFW Standards file folder. When the Tolerance band tool isbeing used an existing or previously defined Tolerance Band may be loaded by usingthe Open command button.

To Save a Tolerance band:

1. Click the Save command button on the Tolerance Band dialog box and a list boxwill appear.

Figure 3-68: Tolerance Band Save List Box

2. Enter a name in the File name text box. The Tolerance Band will be assigned thefile name extension (*.STD).

3. Click the Save command button to save or Cancel to return to the Tolerance Banddialog box.

To Open a tolerance band:

1. Click the Open command button on the Tolerance Band dialog box and a list boxwill appear.

2. Select a Tolerance Band file by clicking it.

3. Click the Open command button to apply the saved tolerance or Cancel to returnto the Tolerance Band dialog box.

The Tolerance Band tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Tolerance Band Button:


3.7.11 Erase Object(s)

The Erase Object(s) command deletes objects and information that have been addedto the Data Graph through use of the Slope, Peak Difference, Total Heat, Measure orNote tools.

To erase object(s):

1. Select the Erase Object(s) command from the Tools menu.

2. Position the mouse pointer beside the object(s) to erase.

3. Press the left mouse button and drag diagonally to outline the object(s) to bedeleted.

4. A message box asking, “Do you wish to erase this object?” will appear for eachobject selected. (The object that the question is referring to will be surrounded bya red dashed box).

5. Click the Yes command button to continue erasing, or the No command button tocancel the operation.

If the Erase Objects command is selected and there are no object(s) to bedeleted, click the right mouse button to escape from that command.

The Erase Object(s) command can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Erase Object(s) Button:

3.7.12 Erase All

The Erase All command deletes, in one operation, all the objects and information thathave been added to the data graph through use of the Slope, Peak Difference, TotalHeat, Measure or Note tools.

This operation is not reversable, so use with CAUTION.

To erase all objects:

1. Select the Erase All command from the Tools menu.

2. A message box will appear asking, “Do you really want to erase all your objects”.

3. Click the Yes command button to continue erasing, or the No command button tocancel the operation.

If the Erase All command is selected and there are no object(s) to be deleted, theerase all command will simply redraw the screen.

The Erase All command can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

• Erase All Button:


3.8 Window Menu

The Window menu arranges opened workbook files for viewing and quick access.

3.8.1 Cascade

Select the Cascade command from the Window menu to cascade opened workbook filesfrom the upper left corner overlapping the workbooks downward so each workbook Titlebar is visible.

Figure 3-69: Cascaded Workbooks


3.8.2 Tile

Select the Tile command from the Windows menu to arrange the open workbook files ina rectangular fashion dividing the workbook files into smaller sizes arranged so they fitnext to each other on the display.

3.8.3 Open File

This section of the Window menu shows the currently opened workbook files. Thisallows quick access to all of the opened workbook files. Selecting a workbook file nameto bring it to the front of the opened workbooks and make it active.


3.9 Navigate Menu

When viewing data runs on the Profile worksheet, the Navigate menu allows the user toview other data runs without having to select them from the Finder worksheet. It willenable the user to view the data runs one above or one below the currently viewed datarun, or jump to the first or last data runs uploaded into the open workbook.

• Navigate Buttons

The Navigate commands can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar.

LAST DATA RUNFIRST DATA RUN

FORWARD TONEXT DATA RUNBACK TO PREVIOUS

DATA RUN

DATA RUN DROPDOWN LIST

Figure 3-70: Navigate Tool Buttons


3.10 Help Menu

The Help menu is a complete online reference tool that can be used at any time. Help isespecially useful when information is needed quickly or when this Users guide is notavailable. Help contains a description for each command or dialog box and explainsmany procedures for accomplishing common tasks.

3.10.1 Index

To use Index:

1. Select the Index command from the Help menu.

2. Click a topic that is colored in green and underlined to proceed to that topic.

3. Click Search to access an alphabetical help topic search engine.

Figure 3-71: Help for SMFW Software


3.10.2 Using Help

Select the Using Help command from the Help menu to display the Microsoft How toUse Help Window. This is the best way to learn about using the SMFW Software Helpsystem.

Figure 3-72: Using Help Window


3.10.3 About M.O.L.E.

Select About M.O.L.E. from the Help menu to display the software version, release dateand company information.

Figure 3-73: About SMFW Dialog Box

The About command can be accessed on all of the worksheet Toolbars.

• About Button:

3.10.4 Context Help

Use the Context Help command button to obtain Help on a specific portion of thesoftware. Click the Context Help button on the Toolbar, the mouse pointer will change toan arrow and question mark. Click somewhere in the screen on any worksheet, such asanother Toolbar button. The Help information will be shown for the item clicked.

• Context Help Button:

3.10.5 Copy Button

A Copy Button can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar. This button copiesthe Profile worksheet to the clipboard so it can be pasted into other applications.

• Copy Button:


4.0 SMFW Sensor Information

The M.O.L.E. accepts various types of sensors. This section explains how to configurethe software for the different sensors.

4.1 Configuring Sensors

The Input sensor type dialog box is where the different sensor type inputs for theM.O.L.E are selected.

To select a input sensor type:

1. Select the M.O.L.E. Configure command from the M.O.L.E. menu.

2. Click the “I” button in the Channels Group box.

INPUT SENSORSCOMMAND BUTTON

Figure 4-1


3. Select a sensor type. If an Aero or UV sensor is selected the Gain, Offset, orCalibration data can also be entered in the text boxes below the sensor dropdown boxes.

• Click the All Type-K Thermocouples command button to set all channels back totype-K thermocouples.

4. Click the Set command button to make the selected sensor default or the Cancelcommand button to return without saving any changes.

Ony two types of sensors may be selected at one time.

DROP DOWNSENSOR LIST

Figure 4-2: Sensor Configuration Dialog Box

5. When the Set command button is selected, a Scaling dialog box will appear sothe scale can be adjusted to the new sensor(s) configuration.


4.2 Using SMFW with the AeroM.O.L.E. Profiler

SMFW includes several features that are designed to make analysis of Air speedsensor data or a combination of Air speed sensor and thermocouple data easy. (Note,however, that predictions cannot be uses with Air speed data).

To collect data with the Air speed sensor, the software must be configured to thechannels that the Air speed sensor(s) are connected to and their respective calibrationnumber(s). The software will also request unit values for Air speed and scalinginformation.

To configure the software for use with air speed sensors or a combination of Air speedand Thermocouple sensors, refer to section 4.1 Configuring Sensors.

TEMP AXIS UV AXIS

Figure 4-3: Air Profiler Profile

The profile has an additional right Y-axis for Air speed units, and a left Y-axisindicating temperature. If the configuration is only for Air speed, only one axis(left) is used.


4.3 Using SMFW with the UV Sensor

SMFW includes several features that are designed to make analysis of UV sensor dataor a combination of UV sensor and thermocouple data easy. (Note, however, thatpredictions can not be used with UV data).

To collect data from the UV sensor, the software must be configured to the channelsthat the UV Sensor(s) are connected to and their respective calibration number(s). Thesoftware will also request unit values for UV intensity and scaling information.

To configure the software for use with an UV sensor or a combination of an UV andThermocouple sensors, see the information in section 4.1 Configuring Sensors.

To collect UV data, perform a data run with the M.O.L.E. and sensor through a process,then upload the data. After uploading is complete, the UV or combinationUV/Thermocouple profile will appear as below.

TEMP AXIS UV AXIS

Figure 4-4: UV Sensor Profile

The profile has an additional right Y-axis for UV intensity units, and a left Y-axisindicating temperature. If the configuration is only for UV, only one axis (left) isused.


Appendix A: Parameter Definitions

• Value tab

C1, C2, C3, C4 indicate the point, time relative, time absolute, or distance (dependingon the Units setting) on the X axis where the vertical cursors are set, respectively. Thevalues below are the measured values for each channel at that position.

• Time to Reference tab

Low, Medium, and Hi are the temperatures set in the Temp Ref Lines dialog, if set.The values below these are the times in hours, minutes, and seconds (hh:mm:ss) that ittakes for each channel to reach the respective reference value starting from theprocess origin.

• Time Above Reference tab

Values shown in this tab are taken from the graph at it’s present level of magnification.X-axis values outside of view are not included in the calculations. Y-axis values,however are included regardless of magnification level.

Low, Medium, and Hi are the temperatures set in the Temp Ref Lines dialog, if set.The values below these are the times in hours, minutes, and seconds (hh:mm:ss) thateach channel spent at or above the reference value, if at all. All time above thereference values are accumulated in the total no matter where they occur.


Cure Factor%. The cure factor % is based on the time a sensor temperature was abovea temperature reference line divided by the time you entered in the Times Above Temp(TAT) section of the Temp Ref Lines dialog box. This equation gets more complicatedas you add more temperature reference lines. The graph illustrates the times used(shaded area) to sum the total curing time each temperature threshold contributes.

The following equation is used when all three temperature reference lines are used:

Cure Factor % = 100 * ( HItime/HItat + (MEDtime – HItime) /MEDtat + (LOtime – MEDtime)/LOtat )

The same basic equation is used when there are only two (any two) temperaturereference lines used:

Cure Factor % = 100 * ( HItime/HItat + (MEDtime – HItime) /MEDtat )

or

Cure Factor % = 100 * ( MEDtime/MEDtat + (LOtime – MEDtime) /LOtat )

or

Cure Factor % = 100 * ( HItime/HItat + (LOtime – HItime) /LOtat )

Finally, if only one temperature reference line is used, the equation is simply:

Cure Factor % = 100 * time/tat (which ever temp ref line you are using)\

HIref

LOref

MEDref

HI Time

MED Time

LO Time

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• Statistics tab:

Values shown in this tab are taken from the graph at it’s present level of magnification.X-axis values outside of view are not included in the calculations. Y-axis values,however are included regardless of magnification level.

Minimum is the lowest value measured. The values below are the minimum values foreach channel.

Minimum X is the point in time where the minimum value occurred. The values beloware the first point on the X-axis where the minimum value occurred for each channel.

Maximum is the highest value measured. The values below are the maximum valuesfor each channel.

Maximum X is the point in time where the maximum value occurred. The values beloware the first point on the X-axis where the maximum value occurred for each channel.

Average is based on the following equation:

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St

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Σx/n

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here n is the number of data points and x is the value of any given data point. Thelues below are the average values for each channel.

andard Deviation is based on the following equation:

here n is the number of data points and x is the value of any given data point. Thelues below are the standard deviation values for each channel. Small standardviation means the data is used to calculate it is well centered around the average of

at same data.

√(n ⋅ Σx2−(Σx) 2)/n ⋅


• Zone Slopes tab:

Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone3, … are the zones that correspond to the zone parametersentered in the Oven Configure dialog box. Up to 30 zones can be represented. Thevalues below are the slopes within each zone for each channel using the followingequation:

(value at end of zone – value at start of zone)/length of zone in time

Values in bold are the largest values measured for that channel. Slope values are overthe entire zone and cannot reflect transient changes in temperature within a zone.Large zone slopes represent faster heating within a given zone.

Zone1

Zone2

Zone3

Zone4

value at startof zone

value at endof zone

length of zonein time


• Summary Statistics tab

Values shown in this tab are taken from the intire graph regardless of its level ofmagnification.

Peak Temperature is the largest measured value. Values below are the largest valuerecorded for that channel. The higher the peak temperature, the greater the possibilityfor component damage.

Minimum Temperature is the smallest measured value. Values below are the smallestvalue recorded for that channel. Typically, these are the starting values, unless there isactive cooling employed. It is best if starting temperature values are close to the same.This will allow a consistent starting point for other measurements.

Maximum (+) Slope is the largest positive slope measured using a ten point wide (x-axis) differential. Thus, the equation for slope calculation is as follows:

Slope at point X = (Value at point (X + 10) – Value at point X) / (10 * Log interval inseconds)

The values below are the largest positive slope values calculated for each channel. Thelarger the slope, the faster the temperature is increasing (heating).

Time 150°C – 180°C (Time 302°F – 356°F) is the time required for the temperature torise from 150°C (302°F) to 180°C (356°F). The values below are the times in secondsmeasured for each channel. The larger this value, the longer it takes to heat the giventemperature sense point.

Time above 183°C (Time above 361°F) is the total time spent at or above 183°C(361°F) is seconds. This time above may occur anywhere along the x-axis and all willbe accumulated in the total time. Values below are the total times spent at or above foreach channel. The longer the time, the longer typical solder will be in its liquid state.


Maximum (-) Slope is the largest negative slope measured using a ten point wide (x-axis) differential. Thus, the equation for slope calculation is as follows:

Slope at point n = (Value at point (n + 10) – Value at point n) / (10 * Log interval inseconds)

The values below are the largest negative slope values calculated for each channel.The larger the slope, the faster the temperature is falling (cooling).

Range is the difference between the largest and smallest value recorded or calculatedfor each column of data. The smaller the range, the smaller the spread between thevalues collected from each channel.


Appendix B: Pull Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons


Active menus for the Welcome Worksheet:


Active menus for the Finder Worksheet:


Active menus for the Profile Worksheet:


• SMFW Toolbar Buttons:

3d View New

About Next (Data Run)

Bold Notes

Back (To Previous Data Run) Open

Print Overlay

Align Left Peak Difference

Align Right Prediction

Center Read M.O.L.E. Data

Configure M.O.L.E. Receive RF

Context Help Redo

Copy Save

Erase All Slope

Erase Objects Tolerance Band

First (Data Run) Total Heat

Italic Undo

Last (Data Run) Zoom 100%

Underline Zoom In

Magnify Zoom Out

Measure Zone Matrix

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