MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division
Standard
Operating
Procedure
Release Date: August 27, 2010
Page: 6 of 32
Revision B
6.2.1. DataTrace
®
for Windows (DTW) Software
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
The DataTrace
®
for Windows program is designed for use under any Windows 32-bit Operating
System, such as, Windows 9x, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. It
will not operate in a DOS-only environment.
The following is the minimum system requirements for operating the DataTrace
®
for Windows
program.
Pentium
133MHz
32MB
RAM
20MB of free hard disk space
Windows 9x, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP Operating System
1 Free Serial or USB Port (USB Serial Adaptor must be pre-installed)
1 CD ROM drive
1 Mouse
6.3. Tracers
Maintaining the Tracers and the PC Interface is primarily a matter of applying common sense.
Tracers are designed for harsh environments and the rigors of traveling with products through the
process, recording data profiles. The greatest risk to a Tracer is being dropped onto a hard
surface. The sensing probe or the electronics could be damaged by the impact.
6.4.
Battery Replacement Procedures
MPIII Battery Replacement
This section describes the disassembly, battery installation, and reassembly for the Micropack III
(MPIII) Tracer. The Field Replaceable Battery for Micropack III Tracers allows the user to change
the Lithium battery of the unit without the necessity of sending the Tracer to the factory.
Note that replacement of the battery does not automatically recalibrate the Tracer. Normal
calibration procedures should be instituted to have each Tracer factory calibrated at least once
each year or in conformance with your in-house operating procedures.
Materials Needed:
DataTrace
®
Micropack III Tracer(s)
Lithium
Batteries
(124804-500)
MPIII Maintenance Kit (124808-500)
A supply of clean, dry cloths
Micropack III battery replacement is a simple, straight forward procedure. However, care must be
taken that these procedures are followed completely to avoid equipment damage or personal
injury.