OmegaPATPlus / BetaPATPlus
Autotest sequences
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7.3 Project
autotests
The
Project autotests
is a unique tool that dramatically simplifies and speeds up
repeated (periodic) testing of appliances.
The main idea is to re-use known stored data (either in instrument or on a PC) of the
tested appliance. The following data can be recalled from the instrument’s memory and
re-used:
Test sequence
If the sequence has not changed (this is usually the situation) the user does not need to
care about setting the right test sequence and parameters.
Appliance data
ID number, names, descriptions, addresses, comments are not needed to be re-entered
again. Old data are offered by default.
Old test results
Actual Project Autotest test results can be compared with previous results. The
instrument automatically calculates the trends for each measurement.
Note:
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If the test results are close to the limit they should be compared with old test
results. If the trends are deteriorating, the safety of the appliance and the time
between test should be reassessed. If the results stay stable the appliance can
generally be treated as safe.
Old test results can be uploaded from a PC back to the instrument. This brings further
advantages:
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old test results are not occupying the instrument’s memory and can be
temporarily uploaded only for the purpose of re-testing,
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test results and appliance data can be moved / shared among different test
instruments,
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appliance data can be pre-entered on the computer and then sent to the
instrument.
7.3.1 How to select a project autotest
The first step when performing project autotests is to recall the appropriate stored
appliance data from the instruments memory. The procedure is similar as if test results
are to be recalled from the instrument’s memory.
In the
Main menu
select
Project autotests
by using
¿
and
À
cursor keys and press
ENTER key to confirm.
Search project autotest menu
will be displayed.
