Scott PAK-LINK Quick start guide

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INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

SCOTT PAK-LINK™ COMPUTER INTERFACE

TO USE THE DATA LOGGER AND ID UPDATER FEATURES WITH PROPERLY EQUIPPED

SCOTTAIR-PAK® SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

DATA LOGGER

Software within the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm maintains a Data Log in a nonvolatile memory of a select set of

events of PASS operation in the course of normal use of the respirator. The memory has a capacity of over 2000 events.

When the capacity is met, new events will be written over the oldest events in the log.The events of primary use include:

Off To Sensing – Date and time stamp when the PASS sensing mode is activated

Sensing to Pre-Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the sensing mode to the pre-alarm

mode

Pre-Alarm To Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the pre-alarm mode to the alarm mode

Alarm Reset – Date and time stamp when the PASS alarm mode is reset to sensing mode

Manual Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS is manually put in alarm mode

Low Battery – Date and time stamp when the PASS low power supply warning signal activates

Sensing To Off – Date and time stamp when the PASS is turned to the off mode

The Data Log also records certain information including Clock Reset Pending, Clock Reset, and Power On Reset.

The data logging information can be downloaded by the emergency services organizations’ personnel using the PAK-

LINK Computer Interface connected to a personal computer USB connection equipped with the SCOTT Data Logger

Software and Microsoft®Excel®.

The date and time in the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm Data Logger software are set initially at the factory.An internal

back-up battery will maintain the date and time setting when the PASS batteries are removed or changed. However,

each time the data is downloaded, the date and time on the distress alarm are automatically reset (Clock Reset) to the

date and time as they appear on the personal computer. SCOTT strongly recommends that each new respirator be run

throughtheDataLogger downloadingprocedure inthis instructionto setthe dateand timeto yourlocal timezone before

theunitis putinto service.This procedureshould alsobe followedif therespirator isleft unusedfor morethan sixweeks.

DESCRIPTION

These instructions cover the following TWO software

programs on SCOTT software disk P/N 31001371.

PAK-LINK ID UPDATER FOR SCOTT DISTRESS ALARMS

The PAK-ALERTSE 7 distress alarm comes factory programmed with an identification number unique to that unit. This

is the “Device” number that appears when downloading the Data Log.This identification number can be reprogrammed

to a combination of up to eight characters (letters and/or numbers) using the SCOTT PAK-LINK ID Updater Software on

apersonal computerwith thesamePAK-LINK computerinterface.The SCOTTPAK-TRACKERLocator Systemintegrated

intoaSCOTTPAK-ALERTDistressAlarmalso usesthe sameIDnumber, sothis softwarecan beused toreprogram the

ID for respirators equipped with that function as well.

WINDOWS®, Microsoft®, and Excel®are registered copyrights of Microsoft, Inc.

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INSTALL THE PAK-LINK COMPUTER INTERFACE USB DRIVER

Before the PAK-LINK Computer Interface can be used with your computer, the USB Driver must be

2. Insert the CD disk in you computer.

Installer screen will appear. See

FIGURE 2.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

The SCOTT Data Logger software is PC based and requires a minimum of WINDOWS®2000 or

higher and a 486 or faster processor with approximately ten (10) megabytes of free disc space. The

data log can be viewed within the Data Logger Software, but the computer must have Microsoft®

Excel®installed in order to output and save a file of the data log. TheInterface Unitplugs intoa USB

2.0 port on the computer from which it gets its power.

installed. Install the USB Driver according

to the following steps:

1. Connect the PAK-LINK Computer

Interfacetoyour computerusing aUSB

2.0cable. Useof aperipheralpowered

USB multi-port is not recommended.

The GREEN Light on the PAK-LINK

Computer Interface will turn on. If the

GREENlightdoes notturn on,there is

a problem with the interface. Remove

the interface from service and tag for

repair or replacement.

FIGURE 1

GREEN LIGHT WILL TURN

ON WHEN CONNECTED

FIGURE 2

CAUTION

THE INTERFACE UNIT GETS ITS POWER FROM THE USB PORT ON THE COMPUTER. WHEN USED

WITH A BATTERY POWERED LAP TOP COMPUTER, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE USB CABLE AFTER

USE TO PREVENT DRAINING THE POWER FROM THE BATTERY.

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3. Select “USB Driver” to install the USB driver on you computer needed to operate the PAK-LINK

Computer Interface. Follow the instructions on the screen. See FIGURE 3.

6. Make a note of the number of the COM Port that appears. See FIGURE 4.

NOTE

WRITE DOWN THE COM PORT NUMBER THAT APPEARS ON YOUR SCREEN. YOU WILL

NEED IT TO COMPLETE THE SETUP WHEN YOU RUN EITHER OF THE PROGRAMS

7. When your Computer displays “Found new Hardware” select OK.

4. When the USB Driver has been installed successfully, return to the Installer main screen.

5. Next to “COM Port,” click the “Refresh” button to display the COM Port that has been assigned

to the USB Connection. See FIGURE 4.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

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TO INSTALL DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE

1. Select“Pak-Alert DataLogger” toinstallthe DataLogger programto downloadthe logof events

fromcompatible PAK-ALERTDistressAlarmPASSDevice. Followtheinstructions onthescreen.

You may need to close all other applications. See FIGURE 5.

2. When the installer creates a folder called “Scott Health & Safety” for the files, select “Continue.”

3. When the set up is completed successfully, select “OK.” You will return to the Installer screen.

4. When finished installing, close the Installer.

USING THE DATA LOGGER

DATEAND TIME

The date and time in the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm Data Logger software are set initially at

the factory. An internal back-up battery will maintain the date and time setting when the PASS

batteries are removed or changed. However, the date and time are automatically reset (Clock Re-

set) on the distress alarm after each time the data is downloaded. SCOTT strongly recommends

thateach newrespiratorberunthrough thedatalog downloadingprocedure inthis instructionto set

the date and time to your local time zone before the unit is put into service. This procedure should

also be followed if the respirator is left unused for more than six weeks.

FIGURE 5

NOTE

IF MICROSOFT EXCEL IS NOT INSTALLED ON YOUR

COMPUTER,THE MESSAGESHOWN INFIGURE6WILL

APPEAR. YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO INSTALL THE

SCOTT DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE AND VIEW THE

DATA LOG, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OUTPUT

AND SAVEAFILE OF THE DATALOG WITHOUT EXCEL

INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER.

FIGURE 6

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TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG

1. Make sure the Date and Time on the computer are set correctly for your time zone.

2. Tostart theDataLogger software, goto theWINDOWS STARTMenu andselect “AllPrograms.”

Look in the “Scott Health & Safety” program folder to find the shortcut to the “Pak Link Data

Logger” program.

3. Under Port, place your cursor on the pull-down arrow in the box next to “Select Serial Port.”

Select the COM Port that was set in Installation. See FIGURE 7. Click “OPEN.”

To download the Data Log from the PASS Device, proceed as follows:

1. Positionthe SCOTTrespirator andthe PAK-LINKComputerInterface convenientlyclose toyou

and access to the computer. The PAK-LINK Computer Interface can communicate with an

activated PASS device as far as twenty feet away, so make sure no other units are being

activated in the immediate area.

2. Makesure theSCOTT respiratoris OFFand thatthere isno residualair pressurein thesystem.

3. Verify that the batteries in the PASS device are good according to the instructions for the PASS

device.

4. On the Control Console on the respirator, press and hold the RESET button for approximately

eight(8)seconds.ThelightsontheControl Consolewill flashGREEN andthen RED.When the

RED lights begin flashing alternately, the PASS Device is in Transmit Mode. You have

approximately thirty (30) seconds to complete the connection with the PAK-LINK Computer

Interface before the PASS Device times-out.

5. Under Device, click “Search.” In the “Select Device” window, it will say “Please wait…”

6. Whenthe PAK-LINKComputer Interfacefindsany activateddevices, thewindow willchange to

“Select device…” Place your cursor on the pull-down arrow in the box next to “Select Device.”

Select the ID of the active unit you wish to download the data log. See FIGURE 8.

TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

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7. When the ID of the active unit appears in the Select Device, click on “Connect” to establish the

connection. See FIGURE 9.

8. Under Data Log, select “Read Log.”The data log from the active unit will begin to download as

in FIGURE 10.Astatus bar will appear showing the progress of the number of memory pages

read.Thismaytakeacoupleminutesdependingonhowmany events arestored. Whencomplete,

a message will appear that says, “Successful – Data log query complete!”

NOTE

THENUMBER OF“MEMORYPAGES”READDOES NOTDIRECTLYRELATETOTHENUMBER

OF EVENTS LOGGED.

TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DATA LOG CONTINUED...

FIGURE 9

NOTE

ASSOONASTHE DATALOG HASBEEN READ,THE DATEANDTIME ONTHEPASS DEVICE

WILL BE RESET TO THE DATE AND TIME ON THE COMPUTER.

NOTE

IF, AT ANY TIME, YOU RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE, RETURN TO STEP 4 AND VERIFY

THAT THE PASS DEVICE IS IN TRANSMIT MODE.

FIGURE 10

The events of primary use include:

Off To Sensing – Date and time stamp when the PASS sensing mode is activated

Sensing to Pre-Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the sensing mode

to the pre-alarm mode

Pre-Alarm To Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS switches from the pre-alarm mode

to the alarm mode

Alarm Reset – Date and time stamp when the PASS alarm mode is reset to sensing mode

Manual Alarm – Date and time stamp when the PASS is manually put in alarm mode

Low Battery – Date and time stamp when the PASS low power supply warning signal activates

Sensing To Off – Date and time stamp when the PASS is turned to the off mode

The Data Log also records certain information including Clock Reset Pending, Clock Reset, and

Power On Reset.

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TESTING THE EQUIPMENT

Perform a REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION of the respirator before returning the SCOTT

AIR-PAK SCBAto service.

FIGURE 11

TO SAVE THE DATA LOG AND CLOSE THE DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE

1. To save a copy of the downloaded Data Log, you must have Microsoft Excel on your computer.

Click “Export” to create an Excel spreadsheet file (.xls extension) on your computer.

2. Name and save the file to a folder where you will be able to find it. See FIGURE 11.

NOTE

THE DEFAULT NAME FOR THE FILE WILLBE THE UNIT ID PLUSTHE MOST RECENTDATE

IN THE DATA LOG (THE CURRENT DATE).

3. As soon as you save the file, Excel will open displaying the file. See FIGURE 12.

4. To disconnect the Data Logger Interface from the selected device, click “Disconnect.”You may

activate and select another device for downloading the data log as described above.

5. If the RED lights are still flashing on the Control Console, double-click the RESET button to

deactivate the transmitter. NOTE

IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN FOR THIRTY SECONDS AFTER THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETE,

THE PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM WILL TIME OUTAND DEACTIVATE ITSELF.

6. To close down the SCOTT Data Logger software, click the “X” in the upper right hand corner of

the Data Logger window.

FIGURE 12

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TO INSTALL PAK-LINK ID UPDATER SOFTWARE

1. Select“Pak-Link IDUpdater” toinstall theIDUpdater forthe PAK-ALERTDistressAlarm (either

a PAK-ALERTSE 7 DistressAlarm, or a SCOTT PAK-ALERT DistressAlarm equipped with the

PAK-TRACKER LocatorSystem). Followthe instructionson thescreen.You mayneed toclose

all other applications to install this program. See FIGURE 13.

USING THE PAK-LINK ID UPDATER

TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID

1. To start the Pak-Link ID Updater software, go to the WINDOWS START Menu and select “All

Programs.” Look in the “Scott Health & Safety” program folder to find the shortcut to the “Pak-

Link ID Updater” program. See FIGURE 14.

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 13

2. When the installer creates a folder called “Scott Health & Safety” for the files, select “Continue.”

3. When the set up is completed successfully, select “OK.” You will return to the Installer screen.

4. When finished installing, close the Installer.

CREATING YOUR IDENTIFICATION PLAN

Each organization using this equipment must determine how to identify the respirators used by its

members. Every PASS device must have a distinct identification. Never give two different PASS

devices the same identification number. If two or more units have the same identification:

– When searching with a PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Unit, it will be difficult to distinguish which

unit is in alarm mode;

– Iftwo unitsequipped withthedata loggingfunction havethe sameidentification, itwillbedifficult

to distinguish which unit is in question when conducting an investigation.

For units equipped with the data logging function, SCOTT recommends that you perform a Data

Log download before you change the identification so that you have a record of the data log points

that occurred under the old identification.

Your organization must choose an identification plan that will give you the most information with the

least confusion. Establish the identification plan and train everyone involved before use of the

equipment in an actual event. Also consider coordinating with other organizations in your area for

mutual aid situations especially when using the PAK-TRACKER equipment.

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2. Select“Settings” and“COM PortSelection.”This willopen a“CommunicationsSettings” window.

Select the COM Port that was set in Installation. See FIGURE 15.

TO UPDATE THE ID OF APROPERLY EQUIPPED SCOTT RESPIRATOR

1. Positionthe SCOTTrespirator andthe PAK-LINKComputerInterface convenientlyclose toyou

and access to the computer. The PAK-LINK Computer Interface can communicate with an

activated PASS device as far as twenty feet away, so make sure no other units are being

activated in the immediate area.

2. Makesure theSCOTT respiratoris OFFand thatthere isno residualair pressurein thesystem.

3. Verify that the batteries in the PASS device are good according to the instructions for the PASS

device.

4. On the Control Console on the respirator, press and hold the RESET button for approximately

eight(8)seconds.ThelightsontheControl Consolewill flashGREEN andthen RED.When the

RED lights begin flashing alternately, the PASS Device is in Transmit Mode. You have

approximately thirty (30) seconds to complete the Update before the PASS Device times-out.

5. Select “Identify Target Device.” After a few seconds, the screen will display a list of the ID

numbers for all units that are inTransmit Mode in the immediate area. Select the ID number for

the unit you wish to Update. See FIGURE 16.

FIGURE 15

TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

FIGURE 16

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6. Type in the new ID. User any combination of numbers and letters (upper and lower case) up to

a maximum of eight (8) characters long. Click “Update Device ID.” See FIGURE 17. If you type

in too many characters, a RED Status screen will appear.

TO UPDATE THE RESPIRATOR ID CONTINUED...

7. If the PASS Device times-out, you will see the screen shown in FIGURE 18. Return to Step 3 to

reactivate the Transmit Mode and proceed as above.

8. When the Update is successful, you will see the screen shown in FIGURE 19.

9. After completing the ID update, double-click the RESET button on the Control Console to

deactivate the transmitter. NOTE

IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN FOR THIRTY SECONDS AFTER THE DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETE,

THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WILL TIME OUTAND DEACTIVATE ITSELF.

10. Mark the new ID number on a label somewhere on the SCOTT respirator in some indelible

manner.

11. To program another ID, you may activate and select another device for updating the ID as

described above.

12. To close down the SCOTT Pak-Link ID Updater software, click the “X” in the upper right hand

corner of the window.

FIGURE 19

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 18

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