Instruction Manual LabDesk en v1.10
Instruction Manual LabDesk en v1.10
LabDesk
Computer program
Manufacturer:
POL-EKO-APARATURA
Version 1.10
LabDesk Instruction Manual
Contents
5.2.1. List.......................................................................................................................................................12
5.2.2. Icons....................................................................................................................................................13
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1. MAIN DESCRIPTION
LabDesk application is the integral part of SMART PRO series devices manufactured by
POL-EKO-APARATURA. Application has the following functionalities:
1) plkx file is a file format saved by the LabDesk application or saved to a memory stick (pendrive) when
downloading data/events on the device. These files may contain registration data (date/time, temperature,
humidity) or event data (date/time, event name, type of event, code). It is not possible to open these files in
another application.
2. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Below is the specification of the computer on which the LabDesk program can be installed:
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3. PROGRAM INSTALLATION
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4. FIRST START-UP
4.1 Application boot
• If Create a desktop shortcut was chosen during the installation process, the following shortcut will display
on the desktop:
• If the option "Do not create a folder in the Start Menu" was not selected, the programs can be started by
clicking Start→Programs→LabDesk.
• The program can also be started by clicking on the icons shown above and located in the installation folder.
Default: "C: \ Program Files \ LabDesk.
4.2 Logging in
Working with the application is possible only by the logged-in user. To do this, click on the "Login" button.
Then, enter the name of user and password in the login window (Figure 1). During the first start-up you should
enter:
login: admin
password: admin
Figure 1 – Logging in
It is recommended to change the password as soon as possible. It should contain uppercase and lowercase,
symbols and numbers.
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All links to the program's function panels are available in the main menu. The same links are available in the
sidebar (Figure 3).
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The sidebar (Figure 3) enables quickly moving between panels. It is always available in every panel. In this
section, the abbreviations contained in it will be described.
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This panel displays devices available to the logged-in user. A preview is available in the form of: - tabular or –
tile . Change the view in the upper right corner of the screen.
5.2.1. List
Available functions:
Save to file – clicking the icon starts recording on a regular basis to a file.
Concise header menu - available by right-clicking on the table header. Enables to quickly move to a chosen
panel.
Concise device menu - available after right-clicking on the device's row. It allows
you to move quickly to the selected panel.
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5.2.2. Icons
Figure 5 - Icons
Available functions:
Save to file – by clicking the icon starts recording on a current basis to a file.
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5.3 Status
The "status" panel is used to monitor the currently running program and the status of the device. It consists of
independent windows that can be moved and closed. To save the layout of windows, save it by clicking on Save
diagram. The Restore Layout button restores the default layout of the windows.
Current temperature,
Over and under temperature protection
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5.4 Programs
Available only for SMART PRO devices.
In this panel (Figure 6) you can browse programs, add a new one or edit an existing program. The top menu is
available:
D. START – planning the program launch according to set date and time.
PROGRAM OFFLINE – enables to create a program without connecting to the device (more information page 19).
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A detailed description of the parameters set in the program can be found in the manual of SMART
PRO devices.
Click „add a program” or „program edition”, and program creator will be displayed.
In the left part of window in the program Parametres you can set:
Once all the above program parameters have been set, go to the List of segments in the right part of the window
where you can edit individual segments.
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By clicking you can display / edit the detailed information about the segment. (Figure 8):
• temperature– target temperature which the device is to achieve in this segment (cannot be lower than the
temperature of protection (under temperature) +2°C and higher than the temperature of the over-
temperature -2°C),
• duration of the segment – time of maintaining the set temperature ([d hh:mm]) in days, hours
and minutes, in the last segment you can choose continuous work,
• ramp time – time of maintaining the given temperature ([d hh:mm]) marked in days, hours and minutes.
The following parameters are available on selected models or as options available on request:
- record of introduced changes in the program, available after passing through all segments.
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The saved file with the program is only visible in this device based on which the configuration was
created.
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5.5 Schedules
Available only for SMART PRO devices.
Enables to create a list of programs which have to be implemented in the specific time intervals. There is san
opportunity to create several independent schedules.
„Schedules” window (Figure 9) contains a list of all created schedules of and already logged in user. The calendar
in the central part of the window contains programs set in the schedules on the particular days of the week.
Before you start creating a schedule you should create programs which you want to find in it.
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Panel which enables to add/edit/delete the programs in schedules and add/delete the schedules.
Options:
Creation of schedule.
Delete of schedule.
Sending changes to the device (the option appears after making changes).
After making changes click „send the changes to the device” in the schedule window.
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The right bottom corner of schedule window contains navigation panel between the schedules.
The arrows are used to move between schedules in the calendar, while the + and -
buttons are used to zoom out and zoom the calendar view.
The right side of the windows schedules shows a calendar in which we can set a specific date.
Use the "today" button below the calendar to set the current date.
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Program - Contains the program which we want to assign to the schedule selected above.
In order to change the program or schedule click the icon then the list of previously created schedules or
programs will appear and they can be selected from the list.
Start and end times can be entered manually from the keyboard or click on the expand button, then a calendar will
appear in which we can select the date we are interested in by clicking. (Figure 12).
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Options „Additional Temperature”, „Humidity”, „CO2” are available depending on the equipment of the device.
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• data: date and time, temperature of the main sensor, optionally the temperature of the additional sensor,
relative humidity,
• events: date and time, event description, event priority, service code.
Statistics report – opens a window with a report summarizing each segment of the program. It contains
information about registration time, the number of samples, the registered minimum and maximum value and the
avarage temperature value.
Status data and Events – buttons that enable to switch between open files with data and events.
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Save – saves the downloaded date in the location specified in the settings.
To download data/events in the right panel with the list of devices, select the device and click Connect. Then click
"LOAD", the recorded data and events will be downloaded.
Clicking one of the DELETE options erases the data on the device irretrievably. Therefore, it is recommended to
download and save data and events before this.
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5.9 Statistics
In this panel (Figure 16) statistics are downloaded from the device and displayed, on the currently running program
or program that has ended. Statistics are calculated separately for each segment and separately for each cycle.
Data logging starts for calculation after 30 seconds from reaching the set temperature in the segment. The next
data is registered every 1 minute. Statistical data is retrieved from the device.
Figure 16 – Statistics
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Panel (Figure 17) is used to manage users of LabDesk application and allows to connect them with users
available in devices
Assign devices – allows you to assign the LabDesk application to the user of the connected device.
Delete device connection – allows you to delete the user’s connection to the device.
After entering the panel, users have a panel divided into two windows and a taskbar at the top. The upper window
contains information about the created users and the bottom window contains information about the devices
assigned to them.
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Add device – adds a new device to the LabDesk application (the device must be running and connected to the
network),
Device name – the name given in the device (Main menu -> Panel),
Description – the description of the device provided in the LabDesk application during adding or edition of the
device,
Application connection status – „Connected” means that the LabDesk application is currently connected to the
device,
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Network connection status – „Connected” means that the device is running and conncted to the network.
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This tab can be permanently attached to the program using this icon .
To connect with a selected device click this icon . When the program connects with a device, the icon will
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All device’s settings are identical to the settings described in detail in the SMART PRO instruction manual.
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displays infomation about the logged user (name, surname, assigned role).
Figure 26 - Menu
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5.13.1. Settings
Allows you to change LabDesk settings. Here you can set the following things:
• Program language,
• Enable or disable deletion of data after disconnection with the device,
• Start window – the default window displayed after running the application,
• Database –database file, default location after installation: C:\LabDeskDataBase,
• The frequency of device temperature refresh,
• Device record storing – a folder in whcih data registered on a regular basis or downloaded from the device
will be saved.
Figure 27 – Settings
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