5) Select the firmware file. 6) Click the Open command button to start updating the firmware. 7) When the update firmware process is complete, select the OK command button. ♦249♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.1.6.9. Misc To access misc preferences: 1) On the File menu, click Preferences, and then click the Misc tab. MEGAM.O.L.E.
Language This is where the user can change all of the menus and commands to a different language. If the language is changed it will require the software to be restarted. To select a different language: 1) On the File menu, click Preferences, and then click the Misc tab. 2) Select a desired language from the Language drop-down box. 3) Restart the software program. Files The most recently selected working directories are displayed at the bottom of the File menu.
Password The software has a password protection feature that uses case-sensitive text for securing access to a Page Tab and the associated preference tab. When password protection is used, the Page Tab will be highlighted in yellow and the user will not be able to access the protected worksheet without proper password privileges. If there are password protected Page Tabs, the password protect command will not affect data when uploading from the M.O.L.E. profiler.
Authorization The software is a fully functional 30-day trial version. Once the trial period is over, you may purchase the software from an ECD Salesperson. To authorize: 1) On the File menu, click Preferences, and then click the Profile tab. 2) In the Authorization section, click the Authorize command button and the Password Change dialog box appears. 3) Enter the purchased Authorization key in the text box and click the OK command button. ♦253♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.1.7. Print Preview The Print Preview command shows a preview of the page(s) to be printed. This command is useful when confirming print options. To view a print preview: 1) On the File menu, click Print Preview. 2) Use the buttons on the toolbar to look over the page or make adjustments before printing. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.1.8. Print Page Tab The Print Page Tab command prints the currently displayed Page Tab. The options that appear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the installed printer driver. To print a page: 1) On the File menu, click Print. 2) Select desired print options. 3) Click the OK command button to close the Print dialog box and initiate printing or Cancel to quit the command.
5.5.1.9. Print Report The Print Report command prints all of the individual Page Tabs in a report format. The Page Tabs included in the Print Report command can be configured on the associated Preference tab. Refer to topic Software>Menus>File>Preferences for more information. The options that appear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the installed printer driver. To print a page: 1) On the File menu, click Print Report. 2) Select desired print options.
5.5.1.10. Send to The Send to commands let the user send or save a Screen image (.BMP) or Data Run (.XMG) to an email recipient or file folder. This command is useful when the user would like to share profile data with other locations or when troubleshooting problems. ♦257♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.1.10.1. Screen Image To send a screen image: 1) Launch an email program (i.e. Outlook, Firefox, Endora). 2) On the File menu, point to Send to Mail Recipients then select Screen Image to capture a bitmap (.BMP) image of the displayed Page Tab screen. 3) In the Send to dialog box select Email or File Folder. 4) Enter an email address or navigate to a file folder. When sending a file to multiple recipients, all email addresses must be separated by a semicolon (;).
5.5.1.10.2. Data Run To send a data run file: 1) Launch an email program (i.e. Outlook, Firefox, Endora). 2) On the File menu, point to Send to Mail Recipients then select Data Run to send or save the currently selected data run (.XMG). 3) In the Send to dialog box select Email or File Folder. 4) Enter an email address or navigate to a file folder. When sending a file to multiple recipients, all email addresses must be separated by a semicolon (;).
5.5.1.11. Recent Working Directory The most recently selected working directories are displayed at the bottom of the File menu. To select a working directory: 1) On the File menu, click the name of the desired directory or press the appropriate number beside it. 5.5.1.12. Exit The Exit command closes the software program. When exiting the software, any changes made to the currently selected data run will automatically be saved. To exit the program: 1) On the File menu, click Exit to quit the program.
5.5.2. Edit Menu The Edit menu commands enable the user manage the data run set displayed on the Spreadsheet to so the most beneficial data is assembled in the working directory. ♦261♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.2.1. Copy To copy data: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a Spreadsheet data run row or individual cell. 3) On the Edit menu, click Copy to copy the data in the selected Spreadsheet cells for pasting into other user definable cells or different programs. This command can also be used by pressing the shortcut keys [CTRL +C]. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.2.2. Paste To paste data: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a user definable cell. User definable cells have label headers of User 1-5 and are colored green. 3) On the Edit menu, click Paste, to paste the data in the selected Spreadsheet cells. This command can also be used by pressing the shortcut keys [CTRL +V]. ♦263♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.2.3. Rename Data Run Since the software is a data run manager, the user can rename the data run files displayed on the Spreadsheet Page Tab. To rename a data run: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a Spreadsheet data run. 3) On the Edit menu, click Rename Data Run and the software will prompt the user to specify a new data run file name. 4) Rename the data run file. 5) Click the Save command button to rename the file or Cancel to quit the command. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.2.4. Hide Data Run The Hide Data Run excludes a data run row without eliminating it completely from the working directory. This command is similar to the filter function, and is helpful when data runs may not be beneficial to the data run set statistics. To hide a data run: 1) On the Edit menu, click Hide Row. The data run is now excluded from the data run set without eliminating it completely from the working directory.
5.5.3. View Menu The View menu commands enable the user to manipulate which areas are viewed on the standard Page Tabs and Templates. 5.5.3.1. Toolbars By default, the Standard and Navigate toolbars appear docked on a single row, showing the toolbar buttons that are used most often. When there is a check mark beside the toolbar command it indicates that that it is displayed. The toolbars can be moved to other edges of the program window.
5.5.3.2. Status Bar By default, the Status bar appears along the bottom of the program window. When there is a check mark beside the toolbar command it indicates that that it is displayed. To display the status bar: 1) On the View menu, click Status bar to display or hide the Status bar. 5.5.3.3. Increase Font The Increase Font command has the capability to zoom the current Page Tab in multiple times. To Increase Font: 1) On the View menu, click Increase Font to make the current Page Tab view larger.
5.5.3.5. 100% The Zoom 100% command restores the current Page Tab to the default view level. To zoom 100%: 1) On the View menu, click 100% to restore current Page Tab view to the default. The 100% command can be accessed on all Page Tabs excluding the Profile Page Tab. 5.5.3.6. Load Template When a template data calculation has been changed or a new one has been added, the user can use the load template to refresh the default template specified in Software>Menus>File>Preferences.
5.5.3.8. Save Template As... When a template data calculation has been changed or a new one has been added, the user can save the calculations to a new template file. This is useful when the user would like to customize a template leaving the default template the same. The user can load this new template by changing the default template specified in Software>Menus>File>Preferences. To save a new template: 1) On the View menu, click Save Template As and the Save Data Calculation Template dialog box appears.
5.5.3.10. Toggle Headers The Summary and Spreadsheet Page Tabs are built with cells that are organized into columns and rows. These columns and rows include row headings which are numbers that appear on the left of each row, and column headings which are the letters that appear at the top of each column. To toggle headers: 1) On the View menu, click Toggle Headers to show or hide column and row headers. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over the Summary or Spreadsheet templates. MEGAM.O.
5.5.3.11. Toggle Page Breaks As data calculations get added to the Spreadsheet Page Tab, it may increase the amount of pages when printing. The software includes a preview of where page breaks occur. To toggle page breaks: 1) On the View menu, click Toggle Page Breaks to show or hide the page break lines. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over the Spreadsheet template. ♦271♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.4. Wizards Menu MAP software wizards help guide the user through the most common multi-step tasks. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.4.1. Get Started This command activates the Get Started dialog box for access to the New (Start) command. To activate the Get Started dialog box: 1) On the Wizards menu, click Get Started and a dialog box appears with the New (Start) command button. 5.5.4.2. Setup Instrument This Wizard guides the user through a typical process on how to set a M.O.L.E. Profiler up for performing a data run. 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information.
4) Select the Next command button. 5) Set the assembly information such as part number, board size, sensor locations and a product image. MEGAM.O.L.E.
If the user specifies a product image, clicking the Enlarge command button displays the Set Sensor Locations dialog box where the user can specify the locations of each sensor. To move sensor locations, drag the sensor markers to the approximate location where the sensors are attached. 6) Click the Next command button. ♦275♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
7) Set Recording Parameters such as the instrument name, recording interval, start parameters and stop parameters. This step is where the user can also turn a sensor channel ON or OFF, set the sensor location description and sensor type. Refer to section Software>Menus>MOLE>Set Recording Parametersfor detailed information for each setting. 8) Select the Next command button. 9) Select the Next command button to send the data listed in the dialog box to the instrument. MEGAM.O.L.E.
10) Verify the instrument status. This dialog box displays the health of the M.O.L.E. Profiler such as battery charge, internal temperature, thermocouple temperatures. If the user selects the Show Critical command button the dialog box will only display items that will prevent the user from completing a successful data run. ♦277♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
11) Select the Finish command button to complete the Setup Instrument wizard. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.5. M.O.L.E. Menu The M.O.L.E. menu commands configure a M.O.L.E. Profiler for collecting process data. ♦279♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.5.1. Select Instrument The Select Instrument command allows the user to select an available M.O.L.E. Profiler to make active so it can interface with the software. To select an instrument: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click the Select Instrument command. 3) Select the desired instrument from the list box.
5.5.5.2. Read Instrument The Download Data workflow is a wizard that starts a new profile (data run) by downloading the M.O.L.E. Profiler. Once the data run is downloaded, the user can then choose to apply Machine (Oven), Assembly (Board) and Process (Paste) information. The Download Data workflow: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click Read Instrument.
4) Click the Next command button. 5) Select the desired data run and then click the Read command button to read the data run from the M.O.L.E. Profiler. If the user has selected to use the Wireless RF option, select Start real-time RF on the top of the data run list. MEGAM.O.L.E.
On this step of the wizard, the user has the ability to remove a selected data run from the M.O.L.E. profiler by either selecting the Delete After Reading check box or selecting the Delete command button and removing it before downloading. 6) When the data run has been downloaded, the software will prompt the user to specify a new file name. ♦283♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
I 7) When finished, click the Save command button. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.5.3. Instrument Status This command displays the health of the M.O.L.E. Profiler such as battery charge, internal temperature, thermocouple temperatures. This command also allows the user to display items that will prevent the user from completing a successful data run. To display the instrument status: 1) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click Instrument Status and the dialog box appears. If an instrument is not currently connected to the computer, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.
3) Click the OK command button to close the dialog box. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.5.4. Set Recording Parameters The Set Recording Parameters command configures how the M.O.L.E. profiler records data during a data run. The Start and Stop Parameters are optional settings and do not require configuration. If an instrument is not currently connected to the computer, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.® profiler will be displayed. To set recording parameters: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the M.O.L.E.
5) If desired, configure a Start Parameter such as a threshold temperature or Delay Points by selecting the associated check box and entering the proper values. Specifying a threshold temperature “triggers” the recording process when any active channel reaches the specified temperature and Data Points “trigger” the M.O.L.E. profiler to start recording when the specified data point is reached in the process. The actual delay is equal to the Interval times the Pts Dly.
5.5.5.5. Show on Profile M.O.L.E. status information can be displayed or hidden on the Data Graph. To show machine information on the Data Graph: 1) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click Show on Profile. 2) Select or clear the associated machine characteristics to display or hide on the Data Graph. 3) Click the OK command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. ♦289♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.6. Machine-Oven Menu The Machine-Oven menu include options to design specific machine models. Creating an machine model allows the user to visualize it on the Data Graph along with the associated data run profile. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.6.1. Set Machine Information This command allows the user to set machine information and display it on the Data Graph so the user can visually see how the data run profile lines up with the machine. When setting machine information, this data will be applied to the currently selected data run only. Existing defined machine models may not accurately reflect your machine and are used as a starting template. To set machine information: 1) On the Machine-Oven menu, click Set Machine Information.
3) Set the machine conveyor speed. The software uses this value to calculate the Time (X) Scale values when Distance units are displayed. This number is also used as the actual conveyor speed when prediction data lines are added. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Tools>Prediction Tool for more information. To properly display a machine model on the Data Graph, a conveyor speed must be set.
6) Click the OK command button to set the machine information, or Cancel to quit the command. To view the machine information on the Data Graph, the Show on Profile settings must be enabled. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Show on Profile for more information. ♦293♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.6.2. Create New Machine When setting machine information, the user is required to select a machine. The software includes basic machine models for the user to select from. If your machine model does not appear in the list the software has the ability for you to create a new machine model. To create a new machine: 1) On the Machine-Oven menu, click Create New Machine. 2) Enter the machine manufacturer and model number. 3) Enter the amount of heating and cooling zones.
4) Select the assembly flow (left to right or right to left), zone measurement method (individual or accumulative) and units of measurement. Refer to the illustration below for proper measurement methods. 5) Enter the zone measurements in the zone matrix. ♦295♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
6-) Click the Save command button to save the new machine, or Cancel to quit the command. The new machine will now appear in the Machine drop-down list on the Set Machine Information dialog box. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Set Machine Information for more information. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.6.3. Adjust Zones This command allows the user to manually adjust the displayed machine zones on the Data Graph. To use this command a machine must be selected and displayed. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Set Machine Information. To adjust zones: 1) One the Machine-Oven menu, click Adjust Zones to activate. A check mark appears to the left of the command indicating the software is in Adjust Zones mode. 2) Position the mouse pointer over a desired machine zone line.
5.5.6.4. Estimate Conveyor Speed To properly display a machine model on the Data Graph, a conveyor speed must be set. If you do not know what the conveyor speed is when setting machine information, the software allows you to estimate it based on the machine information and the data run profile. To estimate conveyor speed: 1) On the Machine-Oven menu, click Estimate Conveyor Speed. and the estimated conveyor speed automatically is displayed in the text box.
5.5.6.5. Show on Profile Machine information can be displayed or hidden on the Data Graph. To show machine information on the Data Graph: 1) On the Machine-Oven menu, click Show on Profile. 2) Select or clear the associated machine characteristics to display or hide on the Data Graph. 3) Click the OK command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. ♦299♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.7. Assembly-Board Menu The Assembly-Board menu includes commands that enable the user to set and edit experimental assembly documentation. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.7.1. Set Assembly Information This command allows the user to set assembly information associated with the selected data run profile. When setting assembly information, this data will be applied to the currently selected data run only. To enter sensor information: 1) On the Assembly-Board menu, click Set Assembly Information. If a setting is already selected for a data run, the software will prompt the user to decide if they wish to modify the current data run.
3) Click the Notes command button if you would like to enter part documentation about the test assembly being profiled. 4) Click the image file Browse command button to select a product image. Image files supported by the software are Dib-(.dib), Gif (.gif), Pcx (.pcx), Tiff (.tif), Targa (.tga), Bitmap (.bmp) and Jpeg (.jpg). MEGAM.O.L.E.
5) Enter the test assembly board length, width and thickness. 6) Enter the sensor location descriptions. These descriptions can be the location where each sensor is connected to the test product. The channel color associated with the description indicates which Data Plot on the Data Graph it represents. Thermocouple placement information entered in the sensor location matrix are also displayed as the Sensor Locations in the Data Table. 7) Enter sensor location dimensions.
X-dimensions are measured from the leading (right) edge or the first edge to enter the process, and Y dimensions are from the top down. 8) Select which sensor channels to display in the Data Table. Excluding a sensor channel does not delete channel data and can be turned back on at any time. This is helpful when data has been collected and it may not be beneficial to the data run profile. MEGAM.O.L.E.
9) Click the OK command button accept or Cancel to quit the command. ♦305♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.7.2. Show on Profile Assembly name can be displayed or hidden on the MAP data section of the Data Graph. To show assembly information on the Data Graph: 1) On the Assembly-Board menu, click Show on Profile. 2) Select or clear the Assembly name check box to display or hide it on the Data Graph. 3) Click the OK command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.8. Process-Paste Menu The Process-Paste menu include options to select or design a process paste. Creating an process paste allows the user to visualize it on the Data Graph along with the associated data run profile. ♦307♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.8.1. Set Process This command allows the user to set a process paste and display it on the Data Graph so the user can visually see how the data run profile lines up with the process specification. When setting a process, this data will be applied to the currently selected data run only. Existing defined machine models may not accurately reflect your machine and are used as a starting template. To set a process: 1) On the Process-Paste menu, click Set Process.
3) Choose the Profile Type (Ramp-Soak-Spike or Ramp-to-Spike). Once a process is selected, the specifications are displayed on the graph. The software also allows paste specification data to be viewed in a table view by clicking the Table command button. ♦309♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
4) Click the Notes command button if you would like to enter process paste documentation. 5) Click the OK command button to set the process, or Cancel to quit the command. MEGAM.O.L.E.
To view the process on the Data Graph, the Show on Profile settings must be enabled. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Process>Show on Profile for more information. ♦311♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.8.2. Create New Paste When setting machine information, the user is required to select a machine. The software includes basic machine models for the user to select from. If your machine model does not appear in the list the software has the ability for you to create a new machine model. To create a new paste: 1) On the Process-Paste menu, click Create New Paste. 2) Enter the required information and select the Next button. 3) Enter the RAMP – Slope information and select the Next button. MEGAM.O.L.E.
4) Enter the SOAK –Temperatures information and select the Next button. 5) Enter the SOAK –Time information and select the Next button. ♦313♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
6) Enter the SPIKE – Ramp Slope information and select the Next button. 7) Enter the SPIKE – Time Above information and select the Next button. MEGAM.O.L.E.
8) Enter the SPIKE – Peak Temperature information and select the Next button. 9) Enter the SPIKE – Cooling Slope information and select the Finish button to create the new paste and return to the Paste Specification database dialog box. Once the user proceeds to each Step, the Back button can be selected to confirm or modify previously entered information. ♦315♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
10) Click the Finish command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. The new process paste will now appear in the Paste drop-down list on the Set Paste dialog box. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Process>Set Paste for more information. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.8.3. Show on Profile Process Paste specification can be displayed or hidden on the Data Graph. To show the process paste specification on the Data Graph: 1) On the Process-Paste menu, click Show on Profile. 2) Select or clear the associated process paste options to display or hide on the Data Graph. 3) Click the OK command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. ♦317♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.9. Profile Menu The Profile menu includes special commands specifically used on the Profile worksheet. Commands in this menu enable the user to view and edit data run documentation, change the appearance of the Data Graph and design experiments. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.9.1. Set Temperature (Y) Scale This command controls the scale of the Temperature (Y) axis on the Data Graph. To use the scaling command: 1) On the Profile menu, click Set Temperature (Y) Scale. This dialog box identifies the current settings of the displayed units and the maximum and minimum values. 2) Select between Auto or Manual mode. In Auto mode, the software selects the scale of the Y-Axis to ensure all Data Point values and the highest Zone temperature settings are visible in the Data Graph.
5.5.9.2. Add Temperature (Y) Reference Lines Temperature Reference Lines are colored horizontal lines and can be positioned anywhere within the range of Y-values in the graph. They are used for analysis when the Temperature (Y) parameter calculations are displayed in the Data Table. To add Temperature Reference Lines to the Data Graph: 1) On the Profile menu, click Add Temperature (Y) Reference Line. 2) Choose the reference line Type (Fixed and Linked). If Fixed is selected, enter a fixed Temperature value.
4) Click the OK command to accept the new settings or Cancel to quit the command. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Add Temperature (Y) Scale from the shortcut menu. To move an Temperature (Y) Reference Line: 1) Position the mouse pointer over the desired reference line. 2) Double-click the reference line and the Add Temperature (Y) Reference line dialog box appears.
5.5.9.3. Set Time (X) Scale This command controls the scale of the Time (X) axis on the Data Graph. To select a Time (X) scale: 1) On the Profile menu, click Set Time (X) Scale. 2) Select the scale Type and Distance units. 3) Click the OK command button to accept the changes, or Cancel to discard any changes. Relative Time Scale MEGAM.O.L.E.
Points Scale Absolute Time Scale This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Set Time (X) Scale from the shortcut menu. ♦323♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.9.4. Add Time (X) Reference Lines Time Reference Lines are colored vertical lines that can be positioned anywhere within the range of X-values on the Data Graph. These reference lines indicate the temperature values at the intersection of a Data Plot with each displayed reference line. To add Time Reference Lines to the Data Graph: 1) On the Profile menu, click Add Time (X) Reference Line. 2) Select the line color by clicking the line button below the label.
This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Add Time (X) Reference from the shortcut menu. To move an Time (X) Reference Line: 1) Position the mouse pointer over the a Time (X) Reference line. 2) When the mouse pointer becomes a , click and hold the left mouse button to drag it left or right releasing the mouse button when the Time (X) Reference line is at the desired location.
5.5.9.5. Align Profile Peaks If sensors are placed along a line parallel to the direction of flow in a conveyorized process so they enter and exit oven zones at different times, the resulting Data Plots lag behind one another. The Align Profile Peaks command automatically aligns the Time (X) axis maximum peak values for each Data Plot so the results can be easily compared during analysis. A conveyor speed must be set to properly use this command.
If sensor X-dimension values were previously entered in the Set Assembly Information dialog box, Align Profile Peaks will automatically overwrite the current values. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Assembly>Set Assembly Information for more information. ♦327♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.9.6. Show on Profile The data run file name can be displayed or hidden on the MAP data section of the Data Graph. To show profile information on the Data Graph: 1) On the Profile menu, click Show on Profile. 2) Select or clear the File Name check box to display or hide it on the Data Graph. 3) Click the OK command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10. Tools Menu Options in this menu help the user manipulate and analyze the data run profile displayed on the Data Graph. ♦329♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.1. Magnify The Magnify tool enlarges any selected area of the data graph for easy visual examination. When a Magnified Window constraint is applied to a parameter in the Data Table, the Magnify tool is used to enlarge a portion of the Data Graph, and the values within the magnified area are displayed in the Data Table. To magnify a portion of the Data Graph: 1) On the Tools menu, point to Magnify then select Select Area. 2) Position the mouse pointer on a corner of the area to enlarge.
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 a message box informing that the user has “Zoomed to Tight”. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Tab is active. Magnify Button ♦331♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.2. Slope The Slope tool finds the average slope between any two points in the Data Graph. To find the average slope of a line: 1) On the Tools menu, click Slope. 2) Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve. 3) Press and hold the left mouse button. 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. The software will draw a slope line on the Data Graph, and label the slope value. MEGAM.O.L.E.
To obtain more accurate slopes: 1) On the Tools menu, click Magnify to magnify a portion of the Data Graph 2) Repeat the Slope command. ♦333♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
To remove a slope line from the Data Graph: 1) Using the mouse pointer, select the object on the Data Graph by clicking it once. The object trackers will then become bold indicating that it has been selected. 2) Press the [Delete] key on the keyboard to remove the object. 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.
Slope Limitations • Slope calculations are based on logged points connected by the slope line. Points occur only at the exact time intervals used to record data. • The Slope tool cannot measure slopes when the line is vertical. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Tab is active. Slope Button ♦335♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.3. Peak Difference This command displays the difference in value between the peak of the maximum Data Plot and the peak of the minimum Data Plot in any location of the Data Graph. This command is especially useful for measuring side-to-side heating differences in ovens. The peak difference is calculated as the maximum difference between the highest peak and the lowest peak within the rectangle. To display the peak difference between Data Plots: 1) On the Tools menu, click Peak Difference.
To remove the peak difference: 1) Using the mouse pointer, select the object on the Data Graph by clicking it once. The object trackers will then become bold indicating that it has been selected. 2) Press the [Delete] key on the keyboard to remove the object. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Tab is active. Peak Difference Button ♦337♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.4. Overlay The Overlay tool displays a second data run profile over the currently displayed profile on the Data Graph for comparison. To overlay two Profiles: 1) On the Tools menu, click Overlay. A list box of data run files (.XMG) in the currently selected working directory appears. 2) Select a data run file (.XMG) to overlay on the original. The profile will be inserted at the same process origin and automatically scaled to the same Temperature (Y) axis.
To remove the overlaid Data Graph: 1) Select the Overlay command again. Overlay Applications • The Overlay and Magnify tools can be used together to overlay and compare ideal reference profiles and magnified portions of the two data files. They can have different but overlapping Time (X) values (times, point numbers, logging intervals) or temperatures.
5.5.10.5. Measure The Measure tool is similar to the Slope tool except it measures the distance between any two points on the Profile worksheet Data Graph. This tool adds a line labeled with the distance values to the graph, and notes the change in X and change in Y (Delta X and Delta Y) instead of the slope. » To find the distance between two points: 1) On the Tools menu, click Measure. 2) Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve. 3) Press and hold the left mouse button.
To obtain more accurate distances: 1) Magnify a portion of the Data Graph using the Magnify tool and repeat this procedure. To remove the annotated distance: 1) Using the mouse pointer, select the object on the Data Graph by clicking it once. The object trackers will then become bold indicating that it has been selected. 2) Press the [Delete] key on the keyboard to remove the object. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Tab is active. Measure Button ♦341♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.6. Notes The Notes tool adds a leader with text to any portion on the Data Graph to label special points of interest. To add notes to the Data Graph: 1) On the Tools menu, click Notes. 2) Position the mouse pointer at the desired location to start the note leader, click and drag the mouse pointer to the desired location for the note text and release the mouse button. 3) A dialog box appears allowing the user to enter a note by typing it in the text box.
To remove notes: 1) Using the mouse pointer, select the object on the Data Graph by clicking it once. The object trackers will then become bold indicating that it has been selected. 2) Press the [Delete] key on the keyboard to remove the object. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Tab is active. Notes Button ♦343♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.10.7. Prediction One of the most impressive software features is the Prediction tool. This tool enables the user to change a zone temperature value or the conveyor speed and predict the outcome of that change. Prediction is easy to use and a valuable command that quickly defines process parameters. To use the Prediction Tool machine information must first be set to build an accurate “model” of an oven environment.
If sensor temperatures are inconsistent with zone temperature settings, a message box with an explanation appears. The explanation appears only once for all zones, each time Prediction is used. After that, the software assumes the user is aware of the potential problem. The inconsistent setting does not prevent the software from making a prediction. It makes a rational assumption about what is happening.
2) Experiment by making “what if” changes to the conveyor speed and sliding Zone Temperature Prediction Handles up or down to the preferred prediction temperature. 3) Once the predicted machine recipe is at the desired settings, the user can save them to a recipe file (.XMR) or print them by selecting the Save Recipe command button. MEGAM.O.L.E.
4) Once the machine recipe is saved, set the machine to the final prediction values, let it stabilize and then perform another data run to check if the process has been optimized. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar when the Profile Page Tab is active. Prediction Button ♦347♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.11. Help Menu The Help menu commands are useful when information is needed quickly or when this Users guide is not available. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.11.1. Help The Help Index is a complete reference tool that can be used at any time. To launch the help system: 1) On the Help menu, click Help to launch the user’s help guide. You may now search for the help topic of your choice. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar and can also be used by pressing the shortcut key [F1]. Help Button ♦349♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.11.2. ECD on the Web You can access more help by using ECD web commands. Let us help you by using the linked commands to the ECD Web site. MEGAM.O.L.E.
5.5.11.3. About MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP The About command displays the software version, release date and company information. To view About information: 1) On the Help menu, click About MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP. ♦351♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
6.0 Service and Troubleshooting 6.1. General Service Information This section covers maintaining and troubleshooting a M.O.L.E., Thermocouples, Power Pack battery, Software, Wiring, and other parts of the system. The following service and calibration instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Refer to the Safety>Operators Safety Information prior to performing any service. Service Troubleshooting: Decide if the problem is with the M.O.L.E. profiler Hardware, Communications, or Software.
6.2. MEGAM.O.L.E.® This section describes problems that can occur with M.O.L.E. profiler hardware. Hardware Problems: Wrong or erratic temperature readings: • Open or intermittent thermocouple, cable, or connector: Individual channels being detected as “Open” on the profile plot will indicate this. Check thermocouple wires and insulation. Also, check the connectors visually for damage or loose connections.
excess of the absolute maximum warranteed internal temperature may cause permanent, irreparable damage to your MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler. • M.O.L.E. profiler never turns on, but the software can read and write the hardware configuration: The start switch is possibly defective, return to ECD for service. MEGAM.O.L.E.
6.2.1. Communications Problems “Instrument not responding” error message: • Try triggering the M.O.L.E. profiler with the switch. If you cannot get the light to flash, you have a hardware problem with the M.O.L.E. profiler itself. If you can activate the M.O.L.E. profiler with the switch, check for the following: • Wrong computer communication port: Cable must be connected to which is selected using the Select Instruments command in the software.
6.2.2. Calibration Information Because the MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler and I/O Module are made with precision components with high temperature stability and tight tolerances; the analog-to-digital converter remains stable for years. High quality components together with software algorithms based on the ITS-90* standard for Type K thermocouples have been provided to yield specified accuracy and long-term stability. Each unit has been tested at the factory before it is shipped. ECD recommends the MEGAM.O.L.E.
6.2.3. Constructing a Thermocouple The following procedures describe how to construct a nano thermocouple and a protective plug. Thermocouple construction: The following items will be needed to construct a Thermocouple: • 1 nano thermocouple housing and 2 hardware screws. • Up to five Thermocouples. • Phillips (Crosshead) screwdriver Construct a thermocouple as follows: 1) Disassemble the thermocouple housing by unscrewing the 2 Phillips hardware screws. 2) Remove the existing thermocouple(s).
Protective plug construction If fewer than four nano connectors (20 sensors) are used in your application, a protective plug may be used for each of the unused I/O Module channel banks. The following items will be needed to construct a Thermocouple: • 1 nano thermocouple housing and 2 hardware screws. • Phillips (Crosshead) screwdriver Construct a protective plug as follows: 1) Carefully place the two halves of the thermocouple housing together. 2) Replace the 2 hardware screws. MEGAM.O.L.E.
6.3. How to Get Additional Help If you still have problems, let us help you. We offer many ways to service your problems. You can call our Service/Test technicians, visit our web site to view our FAQ section (Frequently asked Questions) or send us e-mail explaining your problem in detail. When calling our Service/Test technicians or sending us e-mail, please include the following information: • Product Description (i.e.MEGAM.O.L.E.
Appendix A: Specifications MEGAM.O.L.E. 20 Profiler I/O Module: INPUTS: Up to 20 type K ECD Nano-Thermocouples PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 63.5mm x 75.4mm x 7.2mm (2.50" x 2.97" x 0.28") TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT RANGE: -129°C to +1272°C (200°F to +2322°F) INTERNAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Absolute Maximum Warranteed Internal Temperature: 82°C (180°F)* MEGAM.O.L.E.
Power Pack Battery: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 63.5mm x 38.2mm x 7.2mm (2.50" x 1.50" x 0.28") POWER PACK CHARGE: Typical 50 ten-minute profiles. CHARGE TIME: 8 hours (a 15 min. charge allows one 10min. data run) EXPECTED POWER PACK LIFE: 300-400 charging cycles. OPERATING RANGE: 4.2V to 3.0V Power Pack Battery Charger: INPUT: Voltage Rating: 100 to 240 VAC Current: 200mA(RMS) max. @ 115VAC 80mA(RMS) max. @ 230VAC Frequency: 50/60Hz OUTPUT: 5V DC, Load 0A MIN. 1A MAX.
Environmental Limitation Specifications: MegaMOLE Profiler: • Maximum relative humidity 80% RH from 0°C to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 17% RH at 50°C.
B: Statistical Process Control (SPC) Background Information This appendix deals with the subset of SPC that is incorporated into MAP Software. It does not address general SPC principals. A working knowledge of general statistical principals and SPC terms is assumed and is not addressed here. There are many good basic SPC books where this information may be obtained.
There are several basic short run SPC techniques: 1. Nominals Charts 2. Individuals/Moving Range Charts 3. Moving Average/Moving Range Charts 4. Standardized Formula Charts The Moving Average/Moving Range Chart technique is particularly well suited for situations where control information is desired as soon as possible and there is a relatively long time between sample collections.
11. Continue monitoring the process. SAMPLE # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SAMPLE MEASUREMENTS 3 4 5 3 2 9 5 2 6 8 4 8 5 6 3 3 SUBGROUP VALUE x 3.5 4.5 4 2.5 5.5 7 3.5 4 7 6 6 6.5 5.5 4.
Cp ≥ 1.33: Data tightly distributed. Cpk ≥ 1.33: Data well inside spec limits. Cp = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cpk = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cp > 1.00: Data tightly distributed. If it were centered between the spec limits, no data would lie beyond those limits. Cpk < 1.00: Some data is outside the spec limits. Cp < 1.00: Data not tightly distributed. If it were centered between the spec limits, some data would still lie outside those limits. Cpk < 1.
indicates how well the process would be able to stay within the specified limits if the data were perfectly centered between those limits. Cpk compares the widest half of the data distribution to the appropriate specification limit. It indicates whether the process is capable of meeting the specification as indicated by the “worst half” of the measurements. Unlike Cp, the Cpk index measures process capability without assuming the data is well-centered. ♦367♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.
C: Pull Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons Menus: The dimmed menu commands are used in other Page Tabs. MEGAM.O.L.E.
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