FSA Autocalibrator Installation and User Manual 7th Edition

Getting Started

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Installing the FSA USB Drivers

Text in brackets applies to the FSA USB Autocalibrator only. Use only the ferrited USB cable supplied with your Type 5 or 5E FSA system with your Type 5 or 5E interface module see section Proper Care of the FSA Interface Modules. Your Interface Module USB drivers should install automatically with the FSA software install, or automatically over the internet. when you connect your interface module to an available USB port. If settings on your computer do not allow that , install them manually as follows: Windows XP 1. Connect your FSA USB A/B cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect your FSA USB A/B cable to your FSA Interface Module (or FSA USB Autocalibrator). 3. Connect your ACC#### FSA Interface Power Supply (or ACC70## power supply if installing an FSA USB Autocalibrator) to your interface module (or Autocalibrator) and to a power source. 4. A 'Found New Hardware' bubble will appear in the lower right corner of your screen with the message 'Found New Hardware USB > Serial'. The bubble will disappear and the 'Windows Found New Hardware Wizard' will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions as follows. 5. Insert your FSA software CD into your CD Drive (typically D: ). Click 'Next'. 6. The Wizard will search your drives and the internet (if you are connected) for the most recent drivers, and should find the required files on-line If it does not, select the CD folder D: USB DriversWin 2000 XP Vista on your FSA software CD. Click 'Next'. 7. Wait while the Wizard installs the drivers, then click 'Finish'. 8. The 'Found New Hardware' bubble then the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' will appear again to install the 'USB Serial Port' driver. Repeat step 6 and 7 above for the USB Serial Port driver. You will see another 'Found New Hardware' bubble indicating that your device is ready to use. You can now run your FSA device system through the USB port you installed to. Windows Vista (Windows 7 similar) 1. Connect your FSA USB A/B cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect your FSA USB A/B cable to your FSA Interface Module (or FSA USB Autocalibrator). 3. Connect your ACC#### (or ACC70## power supply if installing an FSA USB Autocalibrator) to your interface module (or Autocalibrator) and to a power source. 4. A 'Found New Hardware' window will appear with the message 'Windows needs to install driver software for your USB ß> Serial'. Click the option 'Locate and install driver software (recommended)' 5. A 'User Account Control' window Stating 'Windows needs your permission to continue' will appear. Select 'Continue'. 6. a - If your computer is connected to the internet, Windows will go to the Windows Update site to locate the suitable drivers. Go to step #7 b - If your computer is not connected to the internet, you will be prompted to 'Insert the disk that came with your USB Serial Converter'. Insert your FSA 4.0 Software CD now. Go to step #7 c - If you are installing the drivers from other media (downloaded from our web site to your computer, a USB thumb User Manual for FSA Pressure Mapping Systems 7th Edition

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drive or your own CD for example), select the option 'I don't have the disc. Show me other options' and: - Select 'Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)' - Use the 'Browse' button to point Windows to the location of the drivers. Click on the directory. Click OK then Next. 7. Windows will install the USB Serial Converter and the USB Serial Port, or, it will install one then the other. Follow the on screen instructions if there are any. Windows may install the drivers without any input from you, in which case you can see the progress in your notification area in the lower right of your Windows screen.

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Sample Session

For this example we are using a 'Seat' and will leave the display options at their default settings. If the option is selected under Tools-Options, the COM port your interface module is connected to will be automatically detected when the FSA software is started up. 1. Open FSA by double clicking on your desktop icon. 2. Click the drop down arrow to the right of the New button in your FSA toolbar and select Seat from the drop down list that appears. You will see a tab labelled Seat with a Client Information tab behind it (this is actually the default that appears when you initially install and open the FSA software). 3. Click the Client Information Tab to add client specific notes such as name, date of birth, relevant medical history, etc. 4. Click the Seat tab to return to your main display. 5. Click the Scan button in the FSA toolbar (or hit F2 on your keyboard) to start collecting data. 6. Click the Scan button again to stop collecting data. You have created a single frame. 7. Click in the Note Area to add frame specific notes. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 one more time, then go to step 9. 9. Click the Save button or go to File-Save to save your file. We have created an FSA file with two frames of data with associated client information and frame specific notes. The serial number of the last sensor array file used with this template or existing file will appear in the status bar. If this is not the mat you are using, select the correct one by clicking on the message in the status bar to bring up the System Settings window. Click on the mat icon and select the correct serial number from the sensor array drop down that appears.

User Manual for FSA Pressure Mapping Systems 7th Edition

FSA Optional Accessories

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FSA Optional Accessories

5.1

The FSA Autocalibrator

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The Autocalibrator automates the calibration process of inflating and deflating the inflator bag when calibrating a mat. It provides a more consistent calibration because of the constant pressure increase and decrease. Additional Hardware Required: 1 - USB cable LI# 1 - Autocalibrator 1 - Autocalibrator Power Supply (12V) North American or Universal NOTE: FSA software version 4.0.219 and up automatically install the USB drivers for you. If you are running an earlier version, install the newest version. Autocalibrator Setup: 1. Setup the calibration jig as outlined in the calibration procedure and place the mat in the jig as instructed. 2. Connect the inflator bag to the Autocalibrator. One of the connections is for the air pump and goes to the Autocalibrator 'Pump' outlet the other is for the internal pressure gauge and goes to the Autocalibrator 'Gauge' outlet. An external pressure gauge can be connected to Autocalibrator by using a T-connector (not supplied). 3. Plug the LI# USB cable into the Autocalibrator USB slot on the back of the device and an open USB port on the computer. 4. Plug the 12V Autocalibrator Power Supply into the Autocalibrator and into the wall outlet. 5. Go to Tools-Options and click the Hardware tab. For a USB Autocalibrator, select the 'Alone on' option and choose your COM port. To determine which COM port you are on, check your Windows Device Manager found under Start - Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Look under Ports (COM and LPT) for 'USB Serial Port. It will give you a COM number. Close out of Device Manager.

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Plug the Interface Modules LI# USB cable into a second available USB port on the computer, and into the interface module. Plug the 9V Interface Power Supply into the interface module; plug a FSA mat into the appropriate port on the

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front of the interface module (Port A or Port A and B depending on whether the mat has one or two connectors). Open your FSA software, select the Template you are using, then go to Tools-System Settings. If the mat icon does not indicate the serial number of the mat you will be recalibrating, select the correct sensor array from the Sensor Array: drop down and click OK. Note that your 'Scan' or 'Record' functions must be disengaged before proceeding, or you will get a communication error at the start of the calibration. 9. Go to Tools-Calibration Wizard and click Next. 10. Check the 'Use the autocalibrator' check box , click Next. The Calibration Wizard will begin the calibration process. 8.

The software will create a verification file by default unless you deselect that option in step two of the calibration wizard. This file will be open once you click 'Finish' at the end of the calibration, view your file to decide if it is acceptable (see Acceptable Calibration Values). We suggest you save the verification/QC file for your own reference. The verification file is also useful in case you need to contact Technical Support. Note that any air leak in the system will invalidate the calibration.

5.2

FSA Wireless Kits

Wireless Kits, Type 4 and 5/5E The FSA Wireless Kits enable wireless Bluetooth data collection between your FSA Interface Module and computer. The kits are comprised of a Wireless Serial Adaptor, Bluetooth USB Adapter and required cables and connectors; the Type 4 Wireless kit connects to your existing FSA Type 4 Interface Module, Type 5/5Ekits require the #LI24 (LI26) Interface Module Wireless Type 5 (5E). Standard LI20 Type 5 or LI25 Type 5E Interface Modules do not accept this kit. The basic kits ship with a 1 dB stub antenna on each adaptor which gives you a range of up to 100 meters. Optional extended range antennae may be purchased that extend the range as follows: 1 dBi (1") stub antenna to 1 dBi stub antenna - up to 100 meters 1 dBi stub antenna to 3 dBi (4") dipole antenna - up to 150 meters 3 dBi dipole antenna to 3 dBi dipole antenna - up to 200 meters 3 dBi dipole antenna to 5 dBi (6") dipole antenna - up to 300 meters 5 dBi dipole antenna to 5 dBi dipole antenna - up to 400 meters Full set up instructions are supplied with the kits. Wireless Kits are not compatible with Type 4 Interface Module series 4D and 4E released between 1998 and 2000.

User Manual for FSA Pressure Mapping Systems 7th Edition