INFICON DataFID Portable Flame Ionization Detector for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) - Manual (Page 51)

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The second option is the “Download to PC” which begins the download of stored data from the
DataFID to the PC. The Bluetooth connection between the DataFID and the PC must be
established and active before beginning the data download. Prepare for Hyperterminal
connection with your computer prior to download.
To download data
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Use the DOWN ARROW key to choose “Data Log Options” the press the SELECT key.
3. Use the DOWN ARROW key to choose “Download to PC”, then, press the SELECT key.
4. Press the NEXT key at the “Connect Instrument to PC” prompt.
5. The display will show “Downloading Data” and data will now download to the PC. Press
the DONE key once the download has completed.
Uploading Pre-Set Data from a computer to the DataFID
Upload METHOD 21 Route Entry from a PC
The DataFID will accept a pre-set routing schedule via the Bluetooth connection from a PC to
the DataFID. The routing schedule is entered in a PC and then uploaded to the DataFID
1) Method 21 Route Entry Description
A single Method 21 list entry will take place in the following manner:
<meth21> <list#> <
”Location descript.” > <”Drawing descript.” > <”Class”> <Leak definition>
<CR> >
where:
a) meth21 = the keyword that must appear at the start of every line in order for DataFID to
recognize an entry.
b) list# = Location Route number in the list.
c)
”Location description” 21 character (max) Location description that must be surrounded
by quotes (" ").
d) "Drawing description" 20 character (max) Drawing description that must be surrounded by
quotes (" ").
e) "Class" 3 character (max) Class code that must be surrounded by quotations (" ").
f) Leak definition in ppm. This is the value at which the measured value gets compared against
the leak definition for this component.
g) CR LF
= Carriage Return and Line Feed are accomplished by pressing the ‘Enter’ key at the
end of each line.
NOTE: <> are used as separators and are NOT included in the text file.