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Key functions of Insight Oven Tracker

Reset the logger

Before a profile run, set the data-collection 

parameters: sample interval, multiple or single-

run mode, telemetry, trigger mode and SmartPaq 

operation.

Download data

After a profile run, transfer collected 

temperature data from the run to the PC.

Wizards

Select a wizard to guide you, step by step, 

through various operations.

Paqfile tabs Open multiple profiles, 

and switch between them.

Tolerance curve  

Provides an envelope 

of acceptability against 

which to compare the 

temperature profile 

(see Help).

Movable splitter bar   

Choose how much of the screen 

to devote to the graph or to the 

data.

Analysis Window  

Analysis modes selected 

by tabs (see opposite)

Data in 

red

 cells is out of 

tolerance.

Memos Add comments: 

select Edit > Memos.

Probe toolbar Click probes to remove them 

from the display and from the analysis.

Probe Window Display a picture of 

your product, showing probe positions: 

select Process > Process Details.

Oven zone markers

Oven bar and mimics  

Display a distance axis and 

summary of the oven’s 

features: select View > 

Graph Options.

Mouse-operated zooming   

Drag out an area to zoom into. 

The data grid and analysis then 

apply to that section of the data 

alone.

Alarms   

A ‘fail’ indicates 

out-of-tolerance 

analysis data 

(see opposite) or 

problems during the run.

Pass

Fail

Print report

Print a comprehensive report of the data and 

its analysis. To customize the report, select File  > 

Print Options.

Mouse right-click

Right-click on the graph to 

show a menu of commonly used 

options, including:
Overlay Overlay different 

temperature profiles and/or tolerance 

curves on the same graph for direct 

comparison.
Adjust Oven Start Reposition the 

markers for oven start and process end 

in a paqfile.
Copy Exports a paqfile’s data to the 

Windows clipboard – as text or as 

spreadsheet data.
Zoom Zoom into different parts of the temperature profile.

Process files

 *

Create template 

files that specify 

the details of your 

process. Apply them 

to your data to permit 

rapid interpretation and 

analysis. 

*

 Feature available in Oven Tracker 

Professional only

Help

In any dialog, press the Help button for information 

specific to the operation you are performing.

See Insight’s Help system for full details 

of these and many other functions.

 

Open a Paqfile.

 

Setup a new process,  

or a new oven, product 

or recipe.

 

Create a new tolerance 

curve to compare with 

your data.

 

Reset the logger.

 

Download data.

 

Use Statistical Process 

Control to identify 

trends in your profile 

results.

 

Setup Datapaq Value 

analysis (see opposite).

Statistical Process Control

Identify trends in your analysis results over time.

Save the results

For future use, save the results of your 

profile run as a paqfile.

Email the results

Send the profile results as an email. In case the 

email recipient does not have Insight, the email contains 

a link to download free Paqfile Viewer software with 

which to view the temperature profile.

Summary of Contents for DATAPAQ Oven Tracker XL2

Page 1: ...10 runs before downloading them all multiple run Assemble the system Connect all thermo couples to the Transducer Interface Plug Transducer Interface into the MemoryPaq and check the status LEDs see last page WARNING All thermocouples must be plugged into the Transducer Interface before the Transducer Interface is attached to the MemoryPaq Place logger into heatsink in the thermal barrier Fit the ...

Page 2: ...report of the data and its analysis To customize the report select File Print Options Mouse right click Right click on the graph to show a menu of commonly used options including Overlay Overlay different temperature profiles and or tolerance curves on the same graph for direct comparison Adjust Oven Start Reposition the markers for oven start and process end in a paqfile Copy Exports a paqfile s ...

Page 3: ...n or use the Wizard Assess the Datapaq Value obtained during a profile run Generally near 100 indicates cure OK Significantly less than 100 indicates under cure Significantly greater than 100 indicates over cure From quality assurance tests find the range of Datapaq Values e g 80 140 which gives you acceptable coating cure quality Datapaq Value then becomes a rapid means of ensuring that the proce...

Page 4: ...ces connected displayed briefly on connecting to Dual Interface Block Flashing Memory full or contains data from 10 runs Data must be downloaded before logging can resume Display Meaning Flashing alternately Logger communicating with PC Snaking lights SmartPaq calculation in progress Internal error perform a hardware reset to reboot logger with default parameters see User Manual Contact Datapaq if...

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