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Customizing the Data File Format
The Product_Number, Product_Name and Product_EAN fields can be customized so that multiple
TecPens can be used and all will have different names in the data files. All data files can be further
customized by selecting different “recipes” from the menu.
To get started, you must have a file named exactly
Rezepte.csv
loaded on the TechPen’s internal
memory card. The sample file may be modified, or you can create a new Rezepte.csv file in any
spreadsheet program that can save a .csv file. For example:
A
B
C
1
100ABC
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12345
2
200DEF
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67890
The 3 alpha-numeric fields (do not use commas) in the table will replace the Product_Number,
Product_Name and Product_EAN fields in your output data files. By default, the first row will be used. If
you want to select a different recipe use the menu option before you begin collecting data.
Zero Point Adjustment
The TecPen uses 100% 5.0 pure nitrogen gas for zero adjustment. To calibrate the TecPen, it must be
first be purged of any remaining gas from previous use by running the pump for several seconds until
the device is filled with pure nitrogen. Follow the steps below:
1. Connect the TecPen to pure nitrogen at 1L/min flow and perform 2
measurements to insure the device is completely devoid of oxygen.
2. Press and hold the START button, then press the SAVE button until the
calibration screen appears.
3. A screen will appear with the text "Recalibration 0%?" followed by "NO".
4. Press SAVE to switch to "YES".
5. If "NO" is selected, the operation is aborted.
6. If "YES" is selected, let the unit calibrate for at least 5 minutes.
7. Hold the the SAVE button until the screen shows “recalibrated.” The oxygen level on the
screen should now show 0.00%. If not, set the zero point again.
A video with these instructions is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYy08FOLNYc
IMPORTANT!
Zero point adjustment may only be carried out with class 5.0 or purer nitrogen or the quality of the
oxygen measurement results cannot be guaranteed.
After zero point adjustment the original factory values are overwritten. If the adjustment has not been
carried out incorrectly, the original factory values can be restored by following the instructions on
this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYy08FOLNYc
