The default view during Temperature Distribution Data Collection is called the Data Collection tab or the "Main Data Collection Screen." This screen displays only all "active" channels (Free Leads and Thermocoupled Containers). CALSoft will actually scan and record temperatures on all 32 channels during data-collection. However, you will only see the channels during data collection that are designated as Free Leads or Thermocoupled Containers.
This screen/tab displays two grids of information:
Incoming Lead Grid-
The Incoming Lead Grid displays the channel number, type (graphically shows Thermocouple or Free Lead), current reading, previous reading, the difference between the two ("Delta T"), the lethal rate, and the accumulated F (Total F). Any calibration factors that are applied are shown in the last column.
CALSoft will help you visually know which channel is the highest and lowest. The Thermocoupled container with the highest reading is displayed in RED and the lowest reading in BLUE. Since this is a Temperature Distribution test, Thermocoupled Container Leads are not considered in the high-low feature.
You can sort any column by clicking the column heading.
Time/Temp Grid, Bars, Graphs, and Lead Location-
You can view your data as a Time Temperature Grid. The "Grid" displays your data in a spreadsheet format. By default, the most recent scan is displayed at the top of the grid. To reverse this order, simply click on the "Time" column heading.
Channels with "Free Leads" are marked graphically under the Channel number and are displayed as BLUE columns to visually assist you in determining which channels are Free Leads and which are Thermocoupled Containers.
You can also view your data as a Bar Graph. The "Bar" tab displays your data in a graphical format. The "TARGETS" entered in the Test Documentation screen when you set up the TD test will be used on this bar graph to let you know when the targets are reached. Once the readings reach the desired targets, the bar will turn colors to alert you that the target has been reached.
To update the Target Values, go to the TD Test Info tab.
You can also view your data as a Time/Temperature Plot Graph. The "Graph" tab displays your data in a plotted format. The plots are against a Regular Time/Temperature Plot. You can choose to show all leads or just a specific selected lead.
You can also view the Lead Location information. The "Lead Location" tab displays the location of each lead. NOTE: Lead Location will only be available once you fill out retort information on the Test Documentation screen.
You can navigate to other data views by using the tabs Change Leads, Retort Info, TD Test Info, Notes, Log Data, Calibration, Zoom Plot, or Set Lead Locations.