Eddyfi Technologies TSC U41, User Manual

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Assist3 Software
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Introduction to Assist3 software
The latest version of TSC’s ACFM data collection and analysis software is known as Assist3. It is
available in several versions to support different instruments and customer needs but all versions
are built on the same user friendly interface so switching between them is easy.
The version capabilities are as follows:
ASSIST Go
Embedded software in AMIGO2™ instrument
ASSIST Pro Desktop software which can con¬nect to an Amigo2 from a separate
computer and acquire data remotely
ASSIST Pro Diver Desktop software which can connect to a U41D from a separate
computer and acquire data remotely. Note that this version can also
connect to an Amigo2 for data acquisition if required
ASSIST Pro ROV Desktop software which can connect to a U41R from a separate
computer and acquire data remotely. Note that this version can also
connect to a U41D and an Amigo2 for data acquisition if required
ASSIST CP Desktop software used for offline data analysis and report generation.
This version does not connect to any instrument for data acquisition
The Amigo2 uses the embedded ASSIST Go on the actual instrument which is operated through
the touchscreen and surrounding buttons. The Amigo2 can also be operated remotely using a
Windows PC or laptop running ASSIST Pro.
The U41 system uses either ASSIST Pro Diver or ASSIST Pro ROV (depending on the system)
installed on the desktop of a Windows PC or laptop.
ASSIST Pro can be run without an instrument attached for the review and analysis of data but
there is also a version, ASSIST CP, which allows review, analysis and reporting but cannot acquire
data from an instrument.
ASSIST is split into the frontstage and backstage. The frontstage is used to collect and analyse
ACFM data. The backstage is primarily used to enter job details, manage probe configurations,
settings and files. The software opens on the backstage.
Pressing either the blue or red arrow button at the top left of the screen toggles between the
two. Pressing the
Start/Resume button at the bottom of the backstage screen also takes the
user from the backstage to the frontstage.
Backstage
The backstage consists of four tabs running down the left-hand side.
x x
General
. Enter job details, import and export data, manage probe configuration files, etc.
x x
Documentation. View PDF documents relating to the software.
x x
Preferences
. Change system settings, units, time and date, connect to wireless networks,
etc.
x x
Help.
Software, firmware versions and license information, etc.
The four sections are described in more detail, below.