Operation
Manual for MOIST SCAN
Supplement - PC-Software
[Version 3.20]
Revision 1.0
General
Module Survey
MOIST SCAN
PC-Software Version 3.20
Installation
of MOISTSCAN 3.20 PC-Software
Working with the
program MOISTSCAN V3.20
Embedding
of measured data off MOISTSCAN100
Modification
of formatting and properties at measuring array
Formatting of a
2D-multilayer-measuring array
Properties and
Signatures: Modification and Completion
Allocation
of measuring arrays to projects /project administration
Visualization
of measuring arrays of projects.
Offline
analysis of a measuring array
Creation
and print of a record
The software
MOISTSCAN V3.20 is derived (adapted version) from the software package
MOISTTOOLS of hf sensor and will be used for filing data systematically, for
the evaluation and visualization of data recorded with MOISTSCAN 100. By using
the report-module, data and results to be interpret can be edited and converted
into a significant report, as well as printed and filed.
A normal
configurated PC with Windows XP as operating system is required. At minimum an
USB-port and a CD-drive should being included. A software for displaying
HTML-pages i.e. MS Internet Explorer must be installed. This program has to be
linked with the file-suffix „.html”
The software
MoistLabTerminal V3.20 is delivered on a CD. A multiple installation on the
same PC and by the same user is not possible (the last installation is the one
being active). Other restrictions for the installation procedure do not exist.
The
installation-CD consists of two directories „[LW:]\MoistTools“ which
include the program and the path „[CD-LW:]\USBdriver“ in which the
USB-driver for the USB Serial Converter and the USB Serial Port for
communication between device and PC-software is filed. Due to that MOISTSCAN
cannot be readout via a serial connection - it automatically files
hfs-project-data on an USB Stick - the installation of an USB-driver can be
neglected. When using Windows XP by default, driver for implementation of flash
memory via USB should already being installed. The software will be ready for
operation only if both installations have been accomplished.
In advance,
you should decide whereupon the hard disk the program shall be installed
(installation directory) and where the newly applied projects shall be
transmitted to (root-/ project directory). If necessary, set up a new folder,
especially for the project directory. (i.e. under: „My files” – there you will
have an unconditional write permission.)
Thereafter,
start the file „[CD-LW:]\MoistTools\MoistTools.exe“ by double-clicking
within the Windows-based file explorer. If „automatic play from CD” is
activated on your PC, the software should start automatically after the CD was
read in the drive.
At first,
the system is going to ask you for the installation directory, in which the
program directory „[CD-LW:]\MoistTools_V320\“ shall be copied. This
should be the directory „C:\Program“, if you are an authorized
administrator, but moreover each other writeable directory on your data
processing medium can be used for this purpose.
After starting
copying the files to the wished position, the system requests for entering the
project- respectively root directory.
After taking
over the entry, the program initially starts and becomes registered in the
Windows registry.
Basically,
the program provides a trisection into the container „data selection”,
„control” and „visualisation”. If required, the ratio of these three components
can be altered by shifting the bar between the single components. Use the
Windows-typical pull-down main menu selectable in the upper section, like „file”,
„options” and „help”. Within the single components (labeling of
plates = name of the module) there is a help for each module, to find under “help/help
topics”.
The
following part elucidates how user have to go on to successfully utilize the
data of MOISTSCAN 100, formatting of measured values, visualization and
analyses up to details about the creation, filing and print of a record made.
Project data
of MOISTSCAN100 contains entirely formatted 2D-multilayer-measuring arrays,
which can be displayed immediately. In case of difficult measuring tasks -
meaning more complex conditions - it can be necessary to process the measuring
arrays to match them with the appearance to be real. Hence, complete gaps or
regions can be deleted or shifted as well as modified regarding the dimensions
of a measuring array. Please select the measuring array node in the lower tree
and press the right mouse button. A pull down menu will turn up in which “formatting”
should be chosen.
A 2D-multilayer-measuring array might be regarded from
two points of view. On the one hand as a table, on the other hand in form of a
2D-view. Within the 2D-view dimensions of the 2D-measuring array might be
changed - original values are already pre-filled.
2D-view of 2D-single/multilayer measuring array
of a grid measurement
While scanning, the grid size is evenly distributed
dependent on the entry of the grid size.
If measuring points shall be shifted, completed or
processed ulterior the table view has to be active. In this view the raster as
well as single measuring values and regions can be processed.
For that purpose the respective entry has to be
marked, whereby a selection menu turns up.
The functions of the menu are self-explanatory and
dependent on the region marked. Not valid resp. not measured list items
surrounded by 3 measured values can be marked with diagonal filling,
what equates to a triangular filling of a grid array in the 2D-illustration. By
using this function pitched roof areas can better be displayed upon walls or
sloping walls as floor limitation.
With reference to multilayer-measuring arrays, user
urgently should pay attention upon that all layers have exactly the same
dimension, because an illustration otherwise will not be possible.
The property panel allows the entry of attributes
concerning the physical description of measuring conditions (room temperature;
surface temperature; humidity) for description of material and of the object
(dry-density; practical moisture content; saturation of moisture) to be
measured. The property panel also allows the filing of attributes of signatures
(location; date/time; operator). The latter can be taken over by means of matching
of signatures within project for all measuring arrays remaining in a
project.
There is a
directory tree with functions common used in Windows applications for
navigation. The directory tree can be used for filing and organising the project
files and folder via linking these on the PC or in the network.
Data are
filed in projects with the same name (xxx.hfs-files). New blank projects are
always filed in the project directory, but can be moved later on. The read out
data are filed within measuring arrays. Each project possibly contains several
measuring arrays. Single structural levels are characterized by means of
symbols, that are differentially pronounced, due to their state
(closed/inactive <-> open/active). The following data control hierarchy
may be derived:
·
directory:
the real position of the directory is irrelevant – there is only a link
referring to where the real directory is filed. Thus, different directories of
several data storage media can be assembled. A directory can be pasted as a
link in the directory tree by pressing the button „Add folder”. Only the
project files (.hfs) relevant to MoistLabTerminal are created as a link
automatically in the already linked folders.
·
project: <->
Is the conventional data container for the collection of measuring arrays.
Measuring arrays of diverse structure can be filed, too. A project corresponds
to the hfs-file upon the data storage medium.
·
measuring array: <->
Is
a filing structure of measured data – according to the type of measuring array
other structures will be used for filing data, which specifically administrates
the geometrical data. In one measuring array and at least, one data layer has
to be contained.
·
layer: <->
In case of measuring with different applicators (sensors or probes) at the same
object to be measured, it is reasonable to save the data of each applicator in
a separate layer. All layers of a measuring array have got the same structural
dimensions.
Via the drag-and-drop-function measuring arrays might
be shifted between projects and as well might be shifted into directories. The
following menus can be activated via the right mouse button, according to the
selected node form in the tree:
·
project menu:
Delete – the link to the project
will be deleted. The deletion of the project file on the data storage medium
must be confirmed additionally.
Create new projects – a new (blank) project becomes generated and filed
as data in the project folder (changeable via „Options/ General options/
Root directory for data storage“).
Rename project – the name of the project and its file will be
displayed editable. Automatically, the valid data suffix „.hfs“ is attached.
Create new project from device data – all measuring arrays of the device
buffer file will be copied into a new project.
measuring
array-/menu for layers
Open – the measuring array is displayed in the visualisation
module in the most obvious form (in the case of MOISTSCAN à
module “2D-plot”);
Formatting – measured values can be manipulated;
Rename – the name of the measuring array can be newly given
Clear – the measuring array will be deleted off the project
Properties – attributes and measuring conditions can be seen and
changed while recording the measuring array;
If
a measuring array is opened, the usage of the menu and of its homonymous
functionality, designed as buttons, is prevented.
The component visualization consists of five modules –
table, 2D-plot, 3D-plot, printer view and textmemo. The first
three modules are used for a monograph of measuring arrays. For 2d-single-
resp. multilayer-measuring arrays a visualization of all three versions is
possible. Each type of measuring arrays has a basic setting, in which a
visualization will be automatically chosen due to its priority set up in
advance. The following table displays the interrelation of basic types of
visualization.
type of
measuring array |
prime-visualization |
secondary
visualization |
layers of
a 2D-single-/multilayer-measuring array |
2D-plot |
3D-plot table |
complete
2D-single-/multilayer-measuring array |
3D-plot (active
layer gets displayed first) |
- |
If a not valid visualization form was set up the
program automatically will select the prime-visualization form when opening
(double click) a layer of a measuring array. Otherwise the preselected
visualization form will be chosen.
If report as control is selected, the
visualization of a measuring array can be pasted in the record being active (if
no active or open report exists, a new report will be generated). By a right
button click on the mouse the import menu for the report will be opened upon
the data to be imported in this report. With the same tool data can be copied
in the clipboard of Windows. The clipboard is valid program-spanning and
allows to paste a marked table area as text, 2D/3D-plot views or diagrams as
images for other applications (MS Excel, MS Word …).
If data will be copied from the visualization module table,
these data can be pasted in a defined cell position of a worksheet of Microsoft
Excel. In other programs too, the line-by-line arrangement (by using TABs)
of copied values is analyzable. Basically the column and line marks will either
be copied for selected areas.
If clicking the upper left corner in a table
all files of this table will be selected resp. the selection will be made undo.
Once a cell a or a cell area is marked, a table function menu will turn up
displaying the features that are available. When using the modules 2D- and
3D-plot, images of the screen display will be copied into the clipboard.
If the
control module offline analysis is active when opening a measuring
array, all analyses methods being available in this mode will be displayed.
Currently, only analyses methods for the 2D-plot-mode are possible to select.
At present
there are only analyses methods for the 2D-plot visualization implemented. A
histogram (proportionate distribution within the range) and an analysis for
mean value deviation can be applied.
The
histogram depicts the result as diagram, which can be pasted as an image in the
report or the clipboard by clicking the right mouse button. The zoom in
function will be possible for a detailed illustration when selecting a diagram
area (pulling of the mouse with pressed left mouse button). Results of the
calculation of the mean value deviation are retrievable as text on the basic
page, on the information sheet and as a text copy in the same manner.
Due to the
fact that in case of an active offline analysis the report cannot be the
control module being active at the same time, a filing of results in a report
directly will not be possible. This results are getting pasted in a
report-element-folder of the report module and will be available for a
nonrecurring or repetitive usage within reports.
The control module report must be activated once a
report shall be generated. The designated illustration form for the report
would be printer view. The data selection module for filing and administration
of reports is called report likewise.
If no existing report was opened for alteration, by
means of entry of an arbitrary report element a report can be generated on a
blank sheet by allocating a report number. Inside of the data selection module
report, a new blank report can be generated as well by pressing the new
created button.
A further table turns up in the control module report
(list of page elements), which contains the elements of the topical page.
A significant name for the report should be selected
in advance. Under that name a report directory with a preceded report number
will be generated. By pressing save in the control module report, the
report by itself will be physically generated as report directory in the report
root directory (adjustable via options/report). At the same time a new opened
report icon turns up in the data selection module report. Yet, arbitrary
report elements can be created (texts, signatures from 2D-plot elements),
uploaded from data sets (*.jpg/*.bmp – image files) or pasted as file for
report elements when transferring from miscellaneous visualizations of
measuring arrays.
By clicking the left button of the mouse a report
element will be activated inside of the list of report elements or inside the
printer view. Its properties resp. its position/size and content might be
changed here. Once all alterations have been accomplished, by pressing save
all alterations should now be saved.
After selection of an available printer in the
visualization module printer view a print out can be carried out. Please
press print to go on.
Preferably,
the path „[LW:]\MoistTools\Uninstall.exe“, to be found upon the
installation manual-CD, is used for uninstalling the software. Please make sure
that the program MOISTSCAN is not opened. Please insert the CD inside the drive
and finish the MoistTools installation that begins to start automatically -
this is not possible, because of defective product key file. Please start „[LW:]\MoistTools\Uninstall.exe“
by double-clicking the file via the Windows file Explorer.
By using the
pull-down menu, please select the „MoistTools(version315)“ installation
you wish to have uninstalled - this should be singly available, if you have not
being installed any more products of hf-sensor. Please check the descriptions
to be found in the installation property list, whether all instructions match
up with those, that you want to have uninstalled. In case of uninstalling, the
directory of the installation path only (installation directory) will be
deleted, including its content. The directories Export and Project/
Work directory remain maintained, even if they were subfolders of the
original installation path. Yet, press „Start uninstalling”. The changes
will be logged in the protocol. The protocol is provided as a „.txt-file” for
storage purposes when finishing the installation. This protocol contains
specifications of the remaining directories and files not deletable (i.e. id
the uninstalling was started while the program still was running). These
directories and files need to be deleted manually. Please remove the
installation-CD off the drive. The unstalling process now has been finished.
If you do
not have the installation-CD, you can start the program „Uninstall.exe”
in the installation directory. The uninstalling takes place as described
before, with the distinction that the files used for the uninstalling process
will not be uninstalled. Ultimately, this should be deleted manually, together
with the installation directory, by using the file explorer.
hf sensor
GmbH
Weißenfelser Str. 67
04229 Leipzig / Germany
Phone: ++49-341-49
72 6 0
Fax: ++49-341-49 72 6 22
mail: info@hf-sensor.de
www.hf-sensor.de