Description of Template Manager Screen Tabs

Template Information Tab

Figure 3.14 Template Information tab

This tab contains general information about the template such as the Template Name, the Company Name, the Number of TCs, the TC Type, the TC Spool Number, the TC Spool Correction, the Setpoint, the Simulated Load in pounds, and any Notes about the template.  This tab also contains the 3 template buttons: Add New Template, Save Changes to Template, Delete Template.  See “Description of Template Manager Screen Fields” for the maximum number of characters allowed per field.

Survey Information Tab

Figure 3.15 Survey Information tab

This tab contains information about the survey such as the Survey Duration in minutes, the Survey Tolerance, the Specification the survey meets, the Sample Interval in seconds, and the Operator performing the survey.  It also contains information about the specific furnace involved such as the Furnace ID, the furnace’s Make and Model, the furnace’s Dimensions, the Temperature Type used in the furnace (Fahrenheit or Celsius), the Temperature Range of the furnace, the Type of furnace, and what the furnace is used for.  This tab also contains the 3 template buttons: Add New Template, Save Changes to Template, Delete Template.

Active TCs Tab

Figure 3.16 Active TCs Tab

This tab contains information about the active TCs such as the type of SDS instrument involved (8020 or 8040), the Gauge of the TC, and a check box for each of the TCs.  There is also a check box to allow the user to use the active settings for the TCs or to individually select the TCs to use on the SDS instrument.  Checking “Use these active TC settings” will set the checked TCs and will enable either the first 20 check boxes, or all of the check boxes, depending on what type of SDS instrument is selected.  Leaving this check box unchecked will not set any TC and will disable all 40 check boxes.  This tab also contains the 3 template buttons: Add New Template, Save Changes to Template, Delete Template.

Controller Information Tab

Figure 3.17 Controller Information Tab

This tab contains information about the controllers such as the Controller Manufacturer, and the Controller Make and Model.  It also contains information about the PID settings such as the Cycle Time, the Dead Band, the Output Limit, the PB (gain), the Rate, and the Reset.  This tab also contains the 3 template buttons: Add New Template, Save Changes to Template, Delete Template.