PatternManagerLite UserManual 4001504010310 E

Operation manual / Network guide
Temperature (and humidity) chamber

Platinous J series
PC application
PATTERN MANAGER Lite
4001504010310
March 30, 2012
ESPEC CORP.
Read this operation manual thoroughly before operating.
Carefully read and familiarize yourself with the "Safety indications" section before using
this product.
Keep this operation manual handy for future reference.
Liability
ESPEC CORP. assumes NO responsibility whatsoever for accidents or equipment trouble
arising from the failure to observe handling instructions contained herein. Do not perform
any operation or handle the chamber in any way or form that is not described in this guide
or which is herein specifically prohibited. Careless usage of the sort may result in
unexpected damage to the chamber or accident.
Copyright
 This manual is copyrighted by ESPEC CORP.
Copying or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited without the written
consent of ESPEC CORP.
 The contents herein are subject to change without notice.
© 2012 ESPEC CORP.

PATTERN MANAGER Lite Contents Platinous J series
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Overview of PATTERN MANAGER Lite ·························································· 5
Chapter 2 Setup
2.1 Installing PATTERN MANAGER Lite ······························································· 7
2.1.1 Installing on Windows 7 ········································································ 8
2.1.2 Installing on Windows XP ··································································· 10
2.2 Uninstalling PATTERN MANAGER Lite························································· 14
2.2.1 Uninstalling from Windows 7······························································· 14
2.2.2 Uninstalling from Windows XP···························································· 15
Chapter 3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite

3.1 Starting the application ··················································································· 17
3.1.1 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite···················································· 17
Chapter 4 Editor functions

4.1 Editing a program pattern ··············································································· 19
4.1.1 Creating a program pattern ································································· 20
4.1.2 Opening a program pattern································································· 20
4.2 Operations ······································································································ 21
4.2.1 Menu operations ················································································· 21
4.2.2 Button operations ················································································ 23
4.3 DETAIL window ······························································································ 24
4.3.1 Program data type··············································································· 24
4.3.2 Description of settings ········································································· 26
4.4 List editor········································································································· 27
4.4.1 File information ···················································································· 27
4.4.2 Step information ·················································································· 28
4.4.3 Test conditions information·································································· 31
4.4.4 Simulation graph ················································································· 33
4.5 Plot editor ········································································································ 34
4.5.1 STYLES window ················································································· 35
4.5.2 PLOT VIEW window ··········································································· 36
4.5.3 How to change settings on the PLOT VIEW window························· 39
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Chapter 5 Log viewer

5.1 Displaying graph data ····················································································· 47
5.1.1 Open a file ··························································································· 48
5.1.2 Category of files··················································································· 48
5.1.3 Saving memo ······················································································ 49
5.1.4 Export file (CSV file creating) ······························································ 50
5.2 List display ······································································································ 51
5.3 Display of log as a chart ················································································· 53
5.3.1 Setting the line style and temperature rate of change························ 55
5.3.2 Display range ······················································································ 58
5.3.3 Data display························································································· 58
5.3.4 Zoom of chart / page shifting······························································· 59
5.3.5 Printing the chart ················································································· 60
5.3.6 Setting and displaying the rate of change ·········································· 60
Chapter 6 Q&A
6.1 Setup··············································································································· 65
6.2 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite ······························································· 65
6.3 Editor ··············································································································· 66
6.4 Log viewer······································································································· 67
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PATTERN MANAGER Lite Introduction Platinous J series
Introduction
For restricted use

The test chamber should be operated only by experienced engineers or persons who have
received training in proper usage from an experienced engineer.
Definition of an experienced engineer
A person who understands the purpose of use of the chamber, has received training in the
operation method, daily maintenance and inspections, etc., and can foresee and prevent
risks associated with common sources of hazards such as electricity, etc.
Safety indications
The following safety indications are used throughout this manual.
The following signs represent the degrees of danger to users.
Means that extremely dangerous consequences may arise,
DANGER with the risk of death or serious injury to the user, if the
chamber is handled improperly.
Means that dangerous consequences may arise, with the
WARNING risk of death or serious injury to the user, if the chamber is
handled improperly.
Means that dangerous consequences may arise, with the
CAUTION risk of minor injury or light wound to the user, if the chamber
is handled improperly.
Labels that instruct the user to avoid danger.

This mark means that specific actions are prohibited in order
PROHIBITED
to prevent a dangerous situation from arising.
Imperative This mark means that it is imperative for the user to take
specific actions (instructions) in order to prevent a
Action Required dangerous situation from arising.
Labels that indicate information on physical damage and environmental contamination.

This mark means dangerous consequences may arise, with
the possibility of damage to equipment and facilities, or
Notice
environmental pollution, if the equipment is handled
incorrectly.
Keywords
The following keywords are used throughout this manual.
Provides information necessary for gaining full performance
Note
from the chamber or to prevent damage to the equipment.
Explains how to operate the chamber on a step-by-step
Procedure
basis.
Reference Offers additional information.
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Manuals
The manuals are organized as follows. Refer to the appropriate manual according to the
information required.
Installation guide Describes how to carry in, move, and install the chamber.
(booklet) Provided with the chamber. (Also provided on the DVD.)
DVD operation manual Contains the following contents.
Recorded contents of DVD operation manual

Name Description
Installation guide Describes how to carry in, move, and install the chamber.
Describes the basic operations of the chamber.
Basic guide *For operations of options, read the contents of the
appropriate option manual.
Describes the operations of the controller.
Controller guide *For operations of options, read the contents of the
appropriate option manual.
Operation manual
•WEB MANAGER
Describes how to use a Web browser to confirm the
chamber operation state, set up constant and program
operation, and perform operations.
Network guide
•PATTERN MANAGER Lite (with installer)
Describes how to use the computer application to view
and edit files saved to the USB memory using a Web
application and external memory function.
Describes how to operate the optional equipment and
Option guide functions, including temperature and humidity recorder,
paperless recorder, GPIB, RS-232C, and RS-485.
Drawings, electric
Appendix
Electric circuit diagram, parts list, option drawings

circuit diagram
Sample test This is a sample program file that you can edit using
patterns PATTERN MANAGER Lite or the chamber.
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Chapter 1 Overview Platinous J series
Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter provides an overview of PATTERN MANAGER Lite.
1.1 Overview of PATTERN MANAGER Lite
This computer application enables editing of Platinous J series program patterns and
viewing of graph data.
PATTERN MANAGER Lite is a free version of PATTERN MANAGER, which provides

remote monitoring of the chamber and remote testing operations.
Some functions are not available on this software.
Purchase the full version of PATTERN MANAGER to use all the functions.
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PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 2 Setup Platinous J series
Chapter 2 Setup
This chapter describes the preparations for using PATTERN MANAGER Lite.
2.1 Installing PATTERN MANAGER Lite
This describes how to install PATTERN MANAGER Lite.

The PATTERN MANAGER Lite installer is the same as that of PATTERN MANAGER.
Therefore, the name is displayed as PATTERN MANAGER.
CAUTION
During use of system files or shared folders, files cannot be added or
updated in the setup program. It is recommended that you close all other
applications.
◆ Reference ◆
The following are the minimum requirements for the computer to which PATTERN
MANAGER Lite will be installed.
・ CPU: Pentium III 700 MHz or faster processor
・ RAM: 512 MB or more
・ Available hard disk space: 20 MB or more
・ USB 2.0/1.1 port (1)
・ CD-ROM drive
・ PC/AT-compatible monitor: XGA (1024×768) or better resolution
・ OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, 32-bit version
Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit version
* Operations are not guaranteed for Windows Vista.
・Software: Adobe Reader 7.0 or later must be installed
Provide a computer with the above minimum specifications to use PATTERN
MANAGER Lite.
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Platinous J series PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 2 Setup
2.1.1 Installing on Windows 7

< Procedure >
1） Double-click [Setup.exe] of the PATTERN MANAGER installer on the DVD operation
manual included with Platinous J chamber.
2） The PATTERN MANAGER setup wizard is displayed. Click Next to continue.
3） The installation folder selection screen is displayed. To change the folder, click
[Browse]. Specify the installation folder and click Next .
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4） The installation confirmation screen is displayed. Click Next to continue.
5） Carefully read the software license agreement, and then select "I Agree" and click
Next .
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6） Setup is complete. Click Close to exit the wizard.
2.1.2 Installing on Windows XP

< Procedure >
1） Double-click [Setup.exe] of the PATTERN MANAGER installer on the DVD operation
manual included with Platinous J chamber.
2） If Windows Installer is not installed on the computer, the Windows Installer installation
screen is displayed. This component is required to install PATTERN MANAGER.
Please read the supplemental end user license agreement, and then select "Accept"
to proceed.
* After completing the installation, restart the computer if necessary.
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3） If Framework 4.0 is not installed in the computer, the Framework installation

confirmation screen is displayed. This component is required to operate the
application. Carefully read the license agreement, and then select "Accept" to
proceed.
4） The PATTERN MANAGER installation screen is displayed.

Click Next.
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5） The installation folder selection screen is displayed. To change the folder, click
Browse. Specify the installation folder and click Next.
6） The installation confirmation screen is displayed. Click Next to continue.
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7） Carefully read the software license agreement, and then select "I Agree" and click
Next.
8） Setup is complete. Click Close to exit the wizard.
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2.2 Uninstalling PATTERN MANAGER Lite
2.2.1 Uninstalling from Windows 7

< Procedure >
1） Click the button and click [Control Panel] and then click [Programs and
Features].
2） From the list of currently installed programs, select [PatternManager] and click
Uninstall/Change.
3） The following window is displayed. Click Yes to continue.
4） The uninstallation is complete.
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2.2.2 Uninstalling from Windows XP

< Procedure >
1） Click the Start button and click [Control Panel] and double-click [Add or Remove
Programs].
2） From the list of currently installed programs, select [PATTERN MANAGER] and click
Remove.
3） The following window is displayed. Click Yes to continue.
4） The uninstallation is complete.
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PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite Platinous J series
Chapter 3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite
This chapter describes the PATTERN MANAGER Lite window and functions.
* This description is for Windows 7.
3.1 Starting the application
3.1.1 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite

Click the [Start] menu, [All Programs], and [ESPEC], and then select [PatternManager]. The
splash screen is displayed, and then the startup window opens.
[FILE] menu
< MONITOR > ·········· This function is available only on the full version of PATTERN
MANAGER.
< EDITOR >·············· Starts the editor window.
< LOG > ···················· Starts the log viewer window.
< EXIT >···················· Exits PATTERN MANAGER Lite.
[TOOL] menu
< SETFUNC > ·········· This function is available only on the full version of PATTERN
MANAGER.
[HELP] menu
< VERSION INFORMATION >
·································· Displays the version information of PATTERN MANAGER Lite.
[Language] menu
< Japanese >············ Switches the language of PATTERN MANAGER Lite to Japanese.
< English >················ Switches the language of PATTERN MANAGER Lite to English.
* Popup messages may be displayed depending on the language of the operating system;
however, the language may not display correctly even after the language is changed.
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PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 4 Editor functions Platinous J series
Chapter 4 Editor functions
This function can be used to view and edit the program patterns of an ESPEC
environmental testing device ("chamber") equipped with an external memory function.
This function is useful for managing and re-using program patterns on a computer.
* This description is for Windows 7.
4.1 Editing a program pattern
This chapter describes how to use the editor functions to edit a program pattern.
Start the editor using either of the following methods.
• Starting from PATTERN MANAGER Lite

Click the [EDITOR] button.
• Starting from a file

Double-click the pgm file in Explorer.
 Reference 
The editing of the program pattern is based on the chamber setting items. Also see the
Controller guide operation manual of the chamber.
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Platinous J series PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 4 Editor functions
4.1.1 Creating a program pattern

You create a program pattern using either of the following methods.
• Read a program pattern inside the chamber with an external memory device and edit
that file.
• Use and edit the new program pattern provided at the time of installation.
• Use and edit the test patterns copied from the DVD operation manual included with
the chamber.
4.1.2 Opening a program pattern

Click the [EDITOR] button to display the file selection window.
In this window, specify the program pattern obtained using either method described in 4.1.1.
Only files with the .pgm extension can be edited.
* The editor window opens when a file is selected.
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4.2 Operations
When a file is selected, the LIST VIEW window is displayed and the DETAIL window is
displayed.
When the DETAIL window is closed, the LIST VIEW window can be edited.
4.2.1 Menu operations

① FILE menu
OPEN : Opens the specified program pattern file.

SAVE : Saves the program pattern file.
SAVE AS : Saves the program pattern file with a new name.
EXIT : Exits the editor.
NOTICE
Program names (15 characters or less) and file names (256 characters or less)
can be specified separately.
Program patterns are treated by the chamber by their program name, so it is
recommended that both file names and program names be managed.
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To write a program pattern to the chamber after saving it, save it to the external memory with
the following structure.
Example: ESPEC
CMD_DATA
[program-pattern-file-name].pgm
 Reference 
Confirming the chamber specification ranges
Use an external memory device to read a sample test pattern or new program default
pattern to the chamber to which to copy the pattern. Next, by writing the same program
to the external memory again, the program can be used as a program with the set
specification ranges of the chamber. The specification ranges do not have to be
changed when editing this file back to its original settings.
② SET menu
DETAIL: Displays the DETAIL window.
③ HELP menu
Displays the version of the editor.
④ Language menu (You can switch the language between Japanese and English.)
This switches the language of the editor.
The file must be closed and opened again after switching the language, so we recommend
that you make changes from the startup screen of PATTERN MANAGER Lite. (See the
chapter "3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite".)
* Popup messages may be displayed depending on the language of the operating system;
however, the language may not display correctly even after the language is changed.
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4.2.2 Button operations
① ②
③ ④ ⑤
① LIST button: Click to switch from the PLOT VIEW window to the LIST VIEW window.
This is not available when the LIST VIEW window is displayed.
② PLOT button: Click to switch from the LIST VIEW window to the PLOT VIEW window.
This is not available when the PLOT VIEW window is displayed.
③ PRINT button: Click to print the program data details in list or plot format.
This is only available when the LIST VIEW window is displayed.
④ SAVE button: Saves the program data.
⑤ QUIT button: Click to switch from the PLOT VIEW window to the LIST VIEW window.
Use this to delete the changes on the PLOT VIEW window and switch to
the LIST VIEW window.
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4.3 DETAIL window
The DETAIL window displays the type of program data to be edited and the setting range
and option settings according to the chamber model.
4.3.1 Program data type

Define how to treat specification ranges that differ among chamber models when copying a
program pattern between chambers or between a chamber and computer.
In addition, the content of the range check when editing varies depending on the program
data type.
ALL ITEMS:
This performs a range check to see whether the set points are set within the
chamber specification ranges.
The range check is performed when saving the file.
If there are values outside the ranges, the file cannot be saved.
NOTICE
If the set points of the program pattern specified in ALL ITEMS are not within
the chamber specification ranges of the copy destination, an error message is
displayed on the chamber.
PROFILE ONLY:
This is enabled only for profile data. Profile data refers to temperature, humidity,
start and stop conditions, and counter setting data.
Chamber-specific information, such as refrigerator settings, air flow, time signals,
and alarm settings, are not included in profile data.
All items that are not treated as profile data are masked.
This performs a range check only for profile data items.
NOTICE
Items other than profile data items are set to the default values of the chamber
to which the files are to be copied. Check the values on the program setup
screen of the chamber.
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When a new file is opened, the LIST VIEW window is displayed and the DETAIL window is
displayed on top.
This window is also displayed when [DETAIL] is selected from the [SET] menu.
When the specification range is changed, the setting values of the program pattern may be
changed automatically within the specification range so as to be within the changed range.
Example: When the upper limit of the temperature range is changed from 150°C to 120°C
and the set temperature is above 120°C at each step, the set temperature is
changed to 120°C.
NOTICE
If the specification range is changed, it may not be able to be saved again to the
chamber that removed the edited program pattern (when "ALL ITEMS" is
selected for "PROGRAM DATA TYPE").
Before changing the settings, it is recommended that you make a backup of the
original program data.
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4.3.2 Description of settings
① PROGRAM DATA TYPE

This displays ALL ITEMS or PROFILE ONLY. See 4.3.1 for details.
② MENU ITEM
If the data has been copied from the chamber, this is displayed when the provided
functions are selected.
③ TEMP
Displays the effective temperature setting and alarm ranges for the chamber
specifications.
④ HUM
Displays the effective humidity setting and alarm ranges for the chamber specifications.
⑤ TIME SIGNAL
Displayed when a time signal number provided on the chamber is selected.
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4.4 List editor

4.4.1 File information
①
③
② ④
⑤
① File name: Displayed in the title bar.
② PGM NAME: This can be set up to 15 characters.

This is used as the program name when copying the file to a chamber.
The following characters and symbols can be used.
③ PGM_#: Displays the pattern number when saved to a chamber.

This is the reference value when the next program is set with a stop
condition.
④ TOTAL: Displays the total time of the program data including the number of repeat
cycles in the list editor.
If the total time cannot be calculated due to the settings, this is displayed
as "Unknown".
⑤ MEMO: A comment of up to 63 double-byte (126 single-byte) characters can be set.

This is not displayed on the chamber.
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4.4.2 Step information
① TEMP: Enter the set temperature.

Enter a value between the upper and lower limit temperatures set on the
DETAIL window.
② HUM: Enter the set humidity.

Enter a value between the upper and lower limit humidities set on the DETAIL
window.
③ TIME: Specify the run time of the step.

Specify a value between 0 hours and 0 minutes and 9999 hours and 59
minutes.
You can specify a time of 0 minutes for a single step, but configure the settings
so that the total time is 1 minute or more.
④ PTC: Specify "ON" to perform specimen temperature control.
⑤ UP DEV: Specify the upper limit deviation of specimen temperature when specimen
temperature control is set to "ON".
Specify a value between 0.0°C and 50.0°C (in units of 0.1°C).
⑥ LO DEV: Specify the lower limit deviation of specimen temperature when specimen
temperature control is set to "ON".
Specify a value between -50.0°C and 0.0°C (in units of 0.1°C).
⑦ RAMP TEMP:
Set to "ON" for ramp control.
⑧ RAMP HUM:
Set to "ON" for ramp control.
⑨ SOAK: Set to "ON" for soak time control.

This cannot be set to "ON" when ramp control (⑦ or ⑧) is set to "ON".
⑩ PAUSE: Set to "ON" to pause operation at the end of the step.
⑪ AIRFLOW:
Set the air flow. (Set this to the maximum value of 4 in ordinary circumstances.)
Specify a value between 1 and 4.
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⑫ REF: Set this to change the setting of the refrigerator. (In ordinary circumstances, set
this to "AUTO".)
When the REF cell displays "AUTO" : The refrigerator is set to automatic.
When the REF cell displays "MANU" : The refrigerator is set to manual.
Specify either "AUTO" or "MANUAL". Then specify a value from "OFF", "1"
(20% output), "2" (50% output), and "3" (100% output).
To change the setting, double-click the cell that you want to change (or place
the cursor in the cell and press [Enter]). The screen below is displayed.
Select either "AUTO" or "MANUAL". If you select "MANUAL", select values
under SET MANUAL from OFF, and 1 to 3.
⑬ W HTR: Set the humidifier heater.

Specify a value of 0 (automatic), 1 (standard), or 2 (compact).
* This is a Platinous J series optional function.
⑭ DEHUM: Set this to change the setting of the dehumidifier.

Set this to "AUTO" or "OFF".
* This is a Build-In Chamber E series optional function.
⑮ AUX HUM:
Set this to change the setting of the auxiliary humidifier.
Set this to "AUTO" or "OFF".
* This is a Build-In Chamber E series optional function.
⑯ DRN: Set to "ON" for automatic drain control.

* This is a Platinous J series optional function.
⑰ TS: Turn the time signals on and off.

When TS is set to "YES", there is at least one time signal that is on.
When TS is set to "NONE", all time signals are off.
To change the setting, double-click the cell that you want to change (or place
the cursor in the cell and press [Enter]). The screen below is displayed.
To turn off all time signals, select the NONE check box.
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⑱ STEP (right-click menu)

You can edit each step as follows.
CLEAR: Clears all specified step values.
INSERT: Inserts a step to the specified step.
DELETE: Deletes the specified step.
COPY: Copies the specified step.
PASTE: Pastes the copied step information to the specified step.
INSERT COPIED LINE:
Inserts the copied step information to the specified step.
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4.4.3 Test conditions information
Set the test conditions.
① PROGRAM START
Select "MP" (measurement point) or "SP" (set point) for the starting
temperature and humidity when performing ramp control from step 1 of a
program pattern.
Specify a value between the upper and lower limit temperatures set on the
DETAIL window.
When "MP" is selected, ramp control starts with the measurement point at
the start of operation as the starting point.
When "SP" is selected, ramp control starts with the set point as the starting
point.
② PROGRAM END
Select the setting when testing ends from the following.
"Power OFF", "STOP", "CONSTANT", "Start Next Program", or "HOLD"
When "CONSTANT" is selected, the [CONST_#] field below can be edited,
so set the constant number to be operated. Specify a value between 1 and 3.
When "Start Next Program" is selected, the [PGM_#] field below can be
edited, so set the program number to be operated.
Specify a value between 1 and 40.
③ COUNTER
Set the repeat setting.
There are two counters: A and B. Set these to "ON" to use.
Set the repeat start step in the left field, and the repeat end step in the right
field.
Set the number of repeat cycles in the above field.
Number of times
Start step End step
When the counter is enabled, the program does not proceed to the next step
when that step ends and instead runs the counter's repeat start step.
Afterward, each time that step is run, the number of counter cycles is
incremented and the step is repeated until the number of set repeat cycles.
The number of repeat cycles can be set up to 99 cycles. When using
multiple counters, you cannot set either the repeat start step or end step of
one counter inside the repeat step range of the other counter. (They must
either be nested or mutually independent) When Counter A and B have the
same repeat start step or end step, Counter B is executed before Counter A.
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Counter setting example

• Possible configurations
Counter A Counter B
Step
Counter B (A)
Counter A (B)
Step
Counter A
Counter B
Step
Repeating start Repeating
step end step
When Counter A and B have the same repeat start step or end step, Counter
B is executed before Counter A. In this case, the actual number of cycles that
the chamber performs from the repeat start step to the repeat end step is:
[(Number of Counter B repeat cycles + 1) x (Number of Counter A repeat
cycles + 1).
• A configuration that is not possible
Counter A (B)
Counter B (A)
Step
When using both Counter A and B in the program, you cannot set either the
repeat start step or end step of one counter inside the repeat step range of
the other counter.
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④ SET ABS ALM

Sets the alarm range for temperature and humidity.
Specify a value between the upper and lower limit alarms set on the DETAIL
window.
⑤ SET DEV ALM

Set the deviation alarm range.
Specify a value between 0°C and 100.0°C.
4.4.4 Simulation graph
This displays the set temperature and humidity values for each step in a simplified graph.
To change the temperature display range, change the values at the bottom left, and click
[OK].
This displays the 7 steps being edited.
Use the arrow buttons on the bottom right to move forward or backward 1 or 7 steps.
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4.5 Plot editor
Click the PLOT button at the top right on the LIST VIEW window to display the PLOT VIEW
window and the STYLES window on top.
This is displayed automatically when a program pattern is opened and a graph is displayed
for the first time.
To make changes at a later time, click the [STYLES] key.
Arrow buttons
: Scrolls the graph in the direction of the first of 10 memory arrows.
: Scrolls the graph in the direction of the first page arrow.
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4.5.1 STYLES window

Set the ranges and intervals for displaying and operating the graph.
① RANGE
TEMP RANGE : Sets the range of the temperature displayed on the PLOT VIEW
window.
HUM RANGE : Sets the range of the humidity to be displayed on the PLOT VIEW
window.
TIME : Sets the range of the time to be displayed on the PLOT VIEW
window. This can be specified in hours or days. The memory
below the graph is converted to time and displayed even when
specified by days.
② GRID (Set the minimum intervals that can be changed on the graph when changing the set point.)
TEMP GRID : Specify from 1°C to 10°C
HUM GRID : Specify from 1% to 10%
TIME GRID : Specify 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes
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4.5.2 PLOT VIEW window

This displays the information set on the LIST VIEW window on a graph in units of time.
 Program pattern information
The displayed color changes according to the EDIT mode selected.

TEMP: Selected: red line Not selected: light red line
PTC: Selected: orange line Not selected: light orange line.
HUM: Selected: blue line Not selected: light blue line
HUM OFF: Purple dotted line
Left side: Temperature range

Right side: Humidity range
Bottom: Time range
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 Counter setting information

The background of the step set to be repeated by the counter is shaded in gray.
Areas duplicated in the counter setting are shaded in dark gray.
The set points of the counter setting are displayed in the A and B (X) fields at the bottom of
the window.
Step of counter start step 1: Displayed with the number of repeat cycles.
Counter end step: Displayed with a vertical line.
Steps from start to end: Displayed with a right-facing arrow (->).
Example 1 Counter A Start: Step 1 End: Step 1

Number of repeat cycles: 2
Counter B Start: Step 2 End: Step 5
Counter A Counter B
Example 2 Counter A Start: Step 2 End: Step 3

Counter B Start: Step 2 End: Step 5
Counter A
Counter B
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 Current information
 This displays the details of the step indicated with the pointer.
 This displays the time elapsed from the start of the program to the step indicated with
the pointer.
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4.5.3 How to change settings on the PLOT VIEW window

● You can specify the optimal setting resolution for the plot data of the testing profile.
Coordinates for the plot editor that are divided into a grid are drawn on the screen, and
the set points can be entered properly even by dragging and clicking with a mouse.
To enable detailed entry of set points to the decimal point, data created with the plot
editor can be changed and entered with numerical values in the list editor.
● A function enables automatic synchronization of the time axis for temperature and
humidity set points.
For example, when a temperature set point is added to a step and a ramp setting is
added, the humidity set point step is divided automatically in accordance with these
additions (the step division is synchronized automatically), so you do not need to align
the step time for both temperature and humidity, allowing you to focus on changing each
setting.
● A function enables you to move either the X axis (time) or Y axis (temperature, humidity).
By moving only the Y axis when editing the temperature/humidity set points or the X axis
when editing the time set points, you can create a proper pattern without worrying about
2-dimensional deviations when operating a mouse.
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 Changing the temperature and humidity set points on the PLOT VIEW window
< Procedure >
1） Click [DETAIL] and right-click the point that you want to change.
2） Click [SP] and drag a point to the step you want to change.
3） As you drag the point, a preliminary line is displayed, and when you release the point,
it is set.
[SP] can only be used to change the temperature and humidity set points.
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 Changing the time set points on the PLOT VIEW window

< Procedure >
1） Click [TIME] and drag a point to the step you want to change.
2） As you drag the point, a preliminary line is displayed, and when you release the point,
it is set.
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 Changing the ramp control on the PLOT VIEW window

< Procedure >
1） Select the temperature or humidity in editing mode to change the graph line for the
selected item to active display.
2） Click [RAMP] and drag a point to the step you want to change.
3） As you drag the point to the desired step, a preliminary line is displayed, and when
you release the point, it is set.
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 Changing the set points outside the grid setting interval of the graph settings.
< Procedure >
2） Click [SP] or [TIME], drag a point to the desired step, and right-click.
3） A dialog box for moving is displayed. Use this dialog box to make changes to the set
points.
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 Making detailed changes on the PLOT VIEW window

< Procedure >
1） Click [DETAIL], drag a point to the step you want to change, and right-click.
2） The DETAILS window is displayed. Use this to change the values.
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 Adding a step on the PLOT VIEW window

< Procedure >
2） Click [ADD STEP] and drag a point to the step you want to add. A preliminary line is
displayed. Click to confirm the location of the point.
3） When you click the mouse, [SP] is selected automatically, so drag the point vertically
to the desired value to set the location.
When editing the temperature in editing mode, the humidity is set by carrying forward
the value from the previous step. Likewise, when editing the humidity, the
temperature is set by carrying forward the value from the previous step. Change the
editing mode and change the set points
To insert a step, move the mouse between steps.
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 Deleting a step on the PLOT VIEW window

< Procedure >
2） Click [DEL STEP] and drag a point to the step you want to change. A preliminary line
is displayed. Click the area of the step you want to delete.
3） When you click the mouse, the action is confirmed and the step is deleted.
 Undoing an operation on the PLOT VIEW window

Click [UNDO] to undo the latest operation.
The last 10 operations are saved. When you switch to the LIST VIEW window, the operation
history is deleted.
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PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 5 Log viewer Platinous J series
Chapter 5 Log viewer
This chapter describes how to display graph data using the log viewer.
5.1 Displaying graph data
This is a simplified application for creating a list or graph using the log data of an ESPEC
environmental testing device ("chamber") equipped with an external memory function. This
is useful for creating a test report or backing up test data.
* It does not support the data attached to a paperless recorder or other equipment.
Start the editor using either of the following methods.
• Starting from PATTERN MANAGER Lite

Click the [LOG] button
• Starting from a file

Double-click the clg file in Explorer.
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Platinous J series PATTERN MANAGER Lite Chapter 5 Log viewer
5.1.1 Open a file

Select the menu [FILE ] – [OPEN ].
Specify the test data file to display.
5.1.2. Category of files

(1) Log data file
This is a binary format data file acquired from the test chambers.
File name: yyyymmddhhMMss.clg
(The file name length should be 14 digits.)
(2) Memo information

This is a text format file consisting of memos and comments.
This file is created when memo are added to a log data followed by “Save memo”
* See the chapter “5.1.3 Saving memo”.
File name: yyyymmddhhMMssm.clg
(The file name length should be 14 digits.)
(3) Exported file

This is a CSV format file converted from a log data.
* See the chapter “5.1.4 Export file”.
File name: yyyymmddhhMMss.csv
Example： When there is a file with log data started at March 08, 2010, 11:37:03, with memo,
and the exported file.
20100308113703.clg ← Log data file

20100308113703m.clg ← Memo information file
20100308113703.csv ← Exported file
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5.1.3 Saving memo

Each data point is the log data file can be annotated with a descriptive memo of up to 50
characters.
The memos are saved as a separate file from the actual data file.
(1) Input memo

Click the memo column of the data point you wish to add a descriptive for.
A cursor will appear in the memo field.
Type the memo test with your keyboard, and press [Enter] key when completed.
(2) Saving memo

Select [SAVE MEMO] to save the memo information file.
If you try to exit or change to chart review test data without saving the memo, the
following message is displayed.
(3) Memo display

The next time you open the log data file, the previously saved memo text is displayed
automatically.
Also, when you print the chart, the memo is printed when the print range contains the
memo.
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5.1.4 Export file (CSV file creating)

The Log data can be converted to CSV format, for use in outside spreadsheet applications.
(1) SELECT A FILE

Click the [BROWSE] key and select a log data file.
Serial number of Chamber ID is displayed as verification that you have selected the
correct data file.
(2) File division as

For the case of using an application that has limited lines, the log file can be divided
when exported. When the data does not exceed the specified lines, the file will not be
divided.
(3) EXPORT
Click this key to create the CSV file.
(4) CLOSE
Click this key to close this window.
(5) CSV file

Storage directory: The same folder as the log data file.
File name: It varies depending on the division as follows.
Undivided: “specified log data file name”.csv
Divide: “specified log data file name”_*.csv
(when “Every 30000 lines”/ ”60000 lines” are specified.）
(* shows 1 to the numbers of file divided）
(6) When existing files are found

• When there is a file of the same name, a message will appear.
• When there are fewer new files than existing files, some old files may remain.
Example：When exported files were created from a log data file of 80000 lines in total
(20100601000000.clg) by dividing of “Every 30000 lines” once. Exporting again to
create from the same log data file by dividing of “Every 60000 lines”, the first two
exported files are updated but the existing third file will remain as-is.
“Every 30000 lines” → “Every 60000 lines”

 20100601000000_1.csv (30000 lines) → 20100601000000_1.csv (Updated with 60000 lines)
 20100601000000_2.csv (30000 lines) → 20100601000000_2.csv(Update with 20000 lines left)
 20100601000000_3.csv (20000 lines) → 20100601000000_3.csv (old file)
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5.2 List display
④
①
⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧
① Menu operations
FILE: This performs file operations, saves memos, and exits the log viewer
(see the chapter "5.1 Displaying graph data").
HELP: This displays the version of the log viewer.
Language: This switches the language of the log viewer. (You can switch the
language between Japanese and English.)
The file must be closed and opened again after switching the language,
so we recommend that you make changes from the startup screen of
PATTERN MANAGER Lite.
(See the chapter "3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite".)
* Popup messages may be displayed depending on the language of

the operating system; however, the language may not display
correctly even after the language is changed.
② File information
CHMBR MODEL: This displays the chamber model.
SERIAL NUMBER: This displays the chamber's identification number.
LOG START TIME: This displays the date and time that data acquisition started.
LOG END TIME: This displays the date and time that data acquisition ended.
SAMPLING CYCLE: This displays the sampling cycle of the last piece of data.
LOG COUNT: This displays the number of data entries that have been
collected.
MEMO: You can enter a memo in this data file indicating the test
conditions or other information.
(50 characters or less.)
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③ Search function
The cursor is moved to the searched data entry.
If the search is unsuccessful, the cursor is not moved.
SEARCH: Enter the date and time to search for.
Search for alarms: PREV ALM: The search finds the first alarm before the
cursor position.
NEXT ALM: The search finds the first alarm after the cursor
position.
Search for memos: PREV MEMO: The search finds the first memo before the
cursor position.
NEXT MEMO: The search finds the first memo after the cursor
position.
④ Button operations
PRINT: Enter the date and time to search for.
LIST: This is used to switch from the chart display.
PLOT: This is used to switch to the chart display.
⑤ TIME
This displays the data collection time (yyyy/mm/dd hh:MM:ss).
⑥ CHAMBER STATUS
This displays the operation status.
Display order: NO DATA, STOP, ALARM, WARNING, ECORUN, and then RUN.
Example: If an alarm occurs while the chamber is running in ECORUN mode, the
CHAMBER STATUS while the alarm is occurring will be ALARM.
⑦ Collected data
Up to 10 collected data entries are displayed.
⑧ Memo input and display column
You can enter a memo in the data to indicate information such as the operation start
point and the causes of errors.
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5.3. Display of log as a chart
① ④
②
⑦
③
⑤
① Menu operations
SET: This configures the line style and temperature rate of change settings.
See the chapter "5.3.1 Setting the line style and temperature rate of
change".
DISPLAY: This changes the pattern of and shows and hides the temperature rate of
change. See the chapter "5.3.6 Setting and displaying the rate of
change".
HELP: This displays the version of the log viewer.
② File information
CHMBR MODEL: This displays the chamber model.
SERIAL NUMBER: This displays the chamber's identification number.
LOG START TIME: This displays the date and time that data acquisition started.
LOG END TIME: This displays the date and time that data acquisition ended.
SAMPLING CYCLE: This displays the sampling cycle of the last piece of data.
LOG COUNT: This displays the number of data entries that have been
collected.
MEMO: You can enter a memo in this data file indicating the test
conditions or other information.
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③ Data display
This displays detailed information. It can also be used to search for data. See the
chapter "5.3.3 Data display".
④ Data display
PRINT: This is used to print the displayed chart and the memos.
See the chapter "5.3.5 Printing the chart".
LIST: This is used to switch to the list display.
PLOT: This is used to switch from the list display.
⑤ DISPLAY RANGE
This is used to change the range that is displayed in a screen. See the chapter "5.3.2
Display range".
⑥ Zoom of chart / page shifting
This is used to zoom the chart and to change between pages. See the chapter "5.3.4
Zoom of chart / page shifting".
⑦ RC
This displays the rate of change. See the chapter "5.3.6 Setting and displaying the
rate of change ".
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5.3.1 Setting the line style and temperature rate of change

 Setting the line style
Set the display items (the items to display, the order, the line types, and the colors) of the
collected data.
On the [SET] menu, click [LINE STYLES].
① ③ ④
②
① Item to display and order
If the lines overlap, the line for DATA 1 is displayed on top.
Also, if the temperature rate of change is being displayed automatically (with no
pattern), the measured temperature in the highest position is used.
② Showing and hiding data
Click these check boxes to show and hide the corresponding data.
③ LINE TYPE
Select the line type ("SOLID LINE", "DASHED LINE", "DOTTED LINE",
"DASHED-DOTTED LINE", or "DASHED-TWO DOTTED LINE").
④ COLOR
Select the line color.
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 Setting the temperature rate of change

This is a function for registering the display conditions of the temperature rate of change as
a pattern in advance. (Up to 5 patterns can be registered).
If you will repeatedly use set programs to perform tests, we recommend that you register the
programs as patterns.
In this situation, set the sampling cycle on the controller so that the execution of a test from
start to finish can be saved to a single file.
Configure the log so that it stops upon test completion, and use the manual setting to write
the data to a USB device. By doing this, you can display the rate of change at the same
position.
* When ramp control is in use, the settings written to the log change over time, so you
cannot display the rate of change by registering the pattern.
Example:
Test pattern: Step 1 20°C, 3:00
Step 2 -40°C, 5:00
Step 3 20°C, 8:00
Step 4 -40°C, 10:00
Step 5 100°C, 10:00
Step 6 -40°C, 10:00
Configure sampling on the controller so that the test

execution from start to finish can be saved to a single file.
Judgment start
temperature
100℃
Set start temperature
20℃
-40℃
Judgment end temperature Set end temperature
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5 Step6

3：00 5：00 8：00 10：00 10：00 10：00
Test start Test finish
This is the point from which we want to
XX hours from the log's start time display the rate of change.
On the [SET] menu, click [SET RC DISPLAY].
①
② ③
④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨
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① SAVED PATTERN
Select the pattern (from PATTERN1 to PATTERN5) that you want to register.
② START JUDGE
Specify the rate of change judgment start time as a number of hours after the log
starts.
③ TARGET DATA
Select the measured temperature that you want to set as the target for the rate of
change.
④ Check boxes
Select the check boxes of the judgment conditions that you want to enable.
⑤ TEMP SP
Enter the temperature information that you want to use in the judgment
Specify settings that match the test profile details.
Example: If you want to know the rate of change for a step in which you have set the
temperature range to -40°C to 105°C, set the FROM temperature to -40°C and the
TO temperature to 105°C.
⑥ JUDGE TYPE
Specify the type of judgment (RC or EXTREMAL).
RC: Any values that are not within the top or bottom 10% of the set
temperature are calculated as the judgment temperature. (JIS C
60068-3-5:2006)
Example: If the FROM temperature is set to -40°C, and the TO
temperature is set to 105°C (a temperature width of 145°C):
Values after subtracting 10% of the temperature width:
Judgment start temperature = -40 + 14.5 = -25.5°C.
Judgment end temperature = 105 - 14.5 = 90.5°C.
EXTREMAL: Enter the judgment temperature by specifying the temperature range.
⑦ JUDGE TEMP
If you have selected "EXTREMAL" under "JUDGE TYPE", enter the temperature
width (ranging from the value of the FROM text box to the value of the TO text box)
to use in the judgment.
If you have selected "RC" under "JUDGE TYPE", the range is calculated
automatically.
⑧ OK button
Click this to save the changes you have made and return to the setup screen.
⑨ CANCEL button
Click this to discard the changes you have made and return to the setup screen.
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5.3.2 Display range

The range of display in a screen is changed as follows.
① TEMP [°C]: Min. -99 to Max. 999

② HUM [%rh]: Min. -10 to Max. 110
③ PRESSURE: [hPa]: Min. 0 to Max. 2026. [MPa]:Min. -0.100 to Max. 0.500.
④ DISPLAY: 1h/3h/6h/12h/24h
⑤ START DATE/TIME: Specify the date and time that will be used as the start of the page.
SET key: Update the display with the user selected display range values.
* The set of the temperature and humidity display should have a difference between the
minimum and maximum range of 10 or more ([°C] or [%rh]). When there is a smaller
difference, the values will be adjusted automatically.
5.3.3 Data display

The value of the point is displayed when the user clicks on the chart display.
The memo text is also displayed in this area.
* When the area between data points is clicked, the most recent value is displayed.
 Selection
The point moves to the selected data entry or memo.
If there is no data to display, the point is not moved.
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5.3.4 Zoom of chart / page shifting
Display in
close-up mode
Zoom:  Click the [Zoom] key.

 Drag on the chart. The data displayed will be updated to only show the
range that the user selected by dragging a window on the data.
While the chart is being zoomed, you cannot change the page or set the
range.
Reset Zoom and Reset 1:
Restore a zoomed chart to the immediately previous display.
While the chart is being zoomed, you cannot change the page or set the
range.
＜＜＞＞: Move the chart backward or forward in time for a page.
＜＞: Move the chart backward or forward in time for a half page.
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5.3.5 Printing the chart

The current display is printed as an image data.
Click the [PRINT] key and choose the printer to use.
The output format is able to change as well.
The memo is printed in the list format below the chart when the display includes the memo
in the range.
* The number of printed pages depends on the amount of memo text.

For an approximation of the number of memo text lines that will fit on each page：
30 lines for a horizontal page orientation, or 44 lines for a portrait page orientation.
5.3.6 Setting and displaying the rate of change

When the set value changes by 10°C or more, you can display the time that it took for the
measured temperature to reach the changed set temperature and the rate of change
(in °C/minute) over the corresponding period.
 Displaying the rate of change
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On the chart display, click the [DISPLAY] menu, the [DISPLAY RC] menu item, and then
select the pattern that you want to display.
NO PATTERN: The viewer automatically searches for the time from the start time displayed on
the chart to the time when the set temperature changes by 10°C or more, and
displays up to 5 points.
If there are multiple measured temperatures, the measured temperature that is
displayed in the top position in the line style settings is used. (See the chapter
" Setting the line style".)
PATTERN 1 to PATTERN 5:
You can display rates of change that you have registered as patterns in the rate
of change display settings.
If you want to repeatedly use set programs to perform tests, you can display the
rate of change at the same position by registering patterns. For the setting
method, see the chapter " Setting the temperature rate of change".
Displaying the rate of change
③ ④
① The part whose rate of change is being displayed is displayed with a red frame.
The details for the areas indicated by the numbers displayed within the frame are
shown in . (See the blue frame.)
② This displays the details of the rate of change judgment conditions.

FROM (time): This displays the time that judgment started.
TO (time): This displays the time that the temperature was judged to have reached the
end temperature.
FROM (temperature): This displays the temperature that started the measurement.
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TO (temperature): This displays the temperature that was judged to be the end
temperature.
LAPSE TIME: This displays the time that was required for the temperature to reach the
end temperature. The value is displayed with seconds rounded up.
DELTA TEMP: This displays the difference between the start and end temperatures.
RC: This displays the result of DELTA TEMP/LAPSE TIME.
③ EDIT RC COND
Click this to edit the rate of change judgment conditions.
When you click this button, a screen for editing the judgment conditions is displayed.
④ RE-OPEN FILE
Click this button if you want to discard the changes you have made to the rate of
change judgment conditions.
 Editing the displayed rate of change

When you click the [EDIT RC COND] button, the EDIT RC COND screen is displayed.
The judgment positions are determined from the times and temperatures that are actually
written in the log, so you can also display the rate of change when ramp control is in use.
① ② ③
④ ⑤ ⑥
① Check boxes
Select the check boxes that correspond to the set rate of change judgment
conditions that you want to enable.
② EDIT TYPE
You can select the method that is used to edit the judgment conditions.
TIME: Time is used to specify the judgment conditions.
TEMP: Time and temperature are used to specify the judgment conditions.
③ JUDGE TIME
FROM: Set the time that you want judgment to start.
TO: Set the time that you want judgment to stop.
④ JUDGE TEMP
FROM: Set the temperature that you want judgment to start at.
TO: Set the temperature that you want judgment to stop at.
Note) If you only change the temperature, if the new temperature is present
between the start and end times, you do not have to change the time
settings. If you want to expand the judgment condition width, you have to
expand the time width because the changed temperature is not present
between the start and end times.
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Example: If you want to shrink the rate of Example: If you want to expand the rate of
change display range: change display range:
Change the start temperature and the Change the start time, end time, start
end temperature. temperature, and end temperature.
End End
temperature temperature
Start Start
temperature temperature
Start time End time Start time End time

⑤ OK button:
Click this to save the changes you have made and display a chart that shows the
rate of change corresponding to the changed conditions.
⑥ CANCEL button:
Click this to discard the changes you have made and close the editing screen.
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Chapter 6 Q&A
This chapter answers frequently asked questions and provides troubleshooting information.
6.1 Setup
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, 32-bit

What operating systems are
version
1 supported by PATTERN MANAGER
Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit version
Lite?
English and Japanese version
Can PATTERN MANAGER Lite be This software can be installed on multiple
2
installed on multiple computers? computers.
PATTERN MANAGER Lite is a free version of
Why is the name of the installer
3 PATTERN MANAGER. The installer is shared, so
"PATTERN MANAGER"?
the name is "PATTERN MANAGER".
Check that your operating system and service
An error message was displayed pack are supported. You can check the version of
4
during installation. What do I do? your OS in properties of my computer (XP) or
computer (Windows 7).
6.2 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite
How do I start PATTERN Double-click the shortcut on your desktop or

1
MANAGER Lite? select [Start] and [PATTERN MANAGER].
PATTERN MANAGER. The PATTERN
Why is the name of the startup
2 MANAGER Lite startup program is the same as
program "PATTERN MANAGER"?
that of PATTERN MANAGER, so "PATTERN
MANAGER" is displayed.
Why are some functions PATTERN MANAGER. To use remote
3
unavailable? operations and remote monitoring, use WEB
MANAGER provided with the chamber.
Why is there is no startup screen for
PATTERN MANAGER Lite when This screen has been minimized to the taskbar.
4
opening the editor or log viewer Click the taskbar icon to display the screen.
window?
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6.3 Editor
What should I do when the file Select a sample test pattern on the supplied DVD or
1 selection window appears after the new program pattern file saved at the time of
startup? installation.
Use a sample test pattern on the supplied DVD or the
How do I create a new new program pattern file saved at the time of
2
program pattern? installation, edit the information, and save it as a new
file.
You can open multiple files in the editor window at the
How do I create a program
same time.
pattern while using another
3 Click the [EDITOR] button again on the PATTERN
program pattern as a
MANAGER Lite startup screen or double-click a file to
reference?
open it.
You can set a separate file name and program name.
The file name of the program
The file extension is .pgm.
pattern changed, and the
4 program cannot be identified When a program pattern is written to a chamber, it is
on the chamber. What should I not listed by file name, but by the program name, so
do? use a program name that allows you to identify the
program pattern.
Check that external memory folder has the following
structure.
I tried to write a created EPSEC
program pattern to a chamber, CMD_DATA
5
but it is not displayed in the list. [program-pattern-file-name].pgm
What should I do?
The list in the chamber is displayed by program name.
Use PATTERN MANAGER to check the program name.
Use an external memory device to read a sample
pattern or new program pattern to the chamber to
which the pattern is to be copied. When the same
I do not know the specification
program pattern is written to the external memory
6 ranges of the chamber I want
device, the specification ranges for that chamber are
to use. What do I do?
set. The specification ranges do not have to be
changed when editing this file back to its original
settings.
To copy a program pattern to a chamber with different
What is the difference between specifications, select PROFILE ONLY.
7 the ALL ITEMS and PROFILE To back up a program pattern or use it on another
ONLY menu items? chamber with the same specifications, select ALL
ITEMS.
Comments cannot be displayed on a chamber, but
they are saved as internal data.
Comments are not displayed
When data is displayed in the editor after being written
8 on the chamber. Were they
to the external memory, the contents of the comments
deleted?
that are set when reading the data to the chamber are
displayed.
Why does the editor have a
Use this function when a file is started by
9 function for switching
double-clicking it.
languages?
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6.4 Log viewer
The external memory folder has the following

structure.
How is a log file saved in an external
1 EPSEC
memory device?
CHB production number
[record-start-date-and-time].clg
Files recorded with the chamber are not
Is the data recorded with the
changed. A separate file for saving the comment
2 chamber changed when a comment
contents is created.
is added?
File name: [date-and-time]m.clg
There is no function for consolidating files.
3 Can log files be consolidated? Convert the files to CSV format and edit with
spreadsheet software.
You can open multiple files in the log viewer
window at the same time.
Can multiple log files be displayed at
4 Click the [LOG] button again on the PATTERN
the same time?
MANAGER Lite startup screen or double-click a
file to open it.
Why does the log viewer have a Use this function when a file is displayed by
5
function for switching languages? double-clicking it.
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Chapter 3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite

Chapter 4 Editor functions

Chapter 5 Log viewer

For restricted use

Labels that instruct the user to avoid danger.

Labels that indicate information on physical damage and environmental contamination.

DVD operation manual Contains the following contents.

Recorded contents of DVD operation manual

Electric circuit diagram, parts list, option drawings

This chapter provides an overview of PATTERN MANAGER Lite.

1.1 Overview of PATTERN MANAGER Lite

PATTERN MANAGER Lite is a free version of PATTERN MANAGER, which provides

2.1 Installing PATTERN MANAGER Lite

This describes how to install PATTERN MANAGER Lite.

2.1.1 Installing on Windows 7

2） The PATTERN MANAGER setup wizard is displayed. Click Next to continue.

4） The installation confirmation screen is displayed. Click Next to continue.

6） Setup is complete. Click Close to exit the wizard.

2.1.2 Installing on Windows XP

3） If Framework 4.0 is not installed in the computer, the Framework installation

4） The PATTERN MANAGER installation screen is displayed.

6） The installation confirmation screen is displayed. Click Next to continue.

8） Setup is complete. Click Close to exit the wizard.

2.2 Uninstalling PATTERN MANAGER Lite

2.2.1 Uninstalling from Windows 7

3） The following window is displayed. Click Yes to continue.

4） The uninstallation is complete.

2.2.2 Uninstalling from Windows XP

3） The following window is displayed. Click Yes to continue.

4） The uninstallation is complete.

Chapter 3 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite

* This description is for Windows 7.

3.1 Starting the application

3.1.1 Starting PATTERN MANAGER Lite

Chapter 4 Editor functions

* This description is for Windows 7.

4.1 Editing a program pattern

Start the editor using either of the following methods.

• Starting from PATTERN MANAGER Lite

• Starting from a file

4.1.1 Creating a program pattern

4.1.2 Opening a program pattern

Only files with the .pgm extension can be edited.

* The editor window opens when a file is selected.

4.2.1 Menu operations

OPEN : Opens the specified program pattern file.

DETAIL: Displays the DETAIL window.

4.2.2 Button operations

④ SAVE button: Saves the program data.

4.3 DETAIL window

4.3.1 Program data type

4.3.2 Description of settings

① PROGRAM DATA TYPE

4.4 List editor

① File name: Displayed in the title bar.

② PGM NAME: This can be set up to 15 characters.

③ PGM_#: Displays the pattern number when saved to a chamber.

⑤ MEMO: A comment of up to 63 double-byte (126 single-byte) characters can be set.

4.4.2 Step information

① TEMP: Enter the set temperature.