Quest NoisePro QSP-II 2009
Quest NoisePro QSP-II 2009
Quest NoisePro QSP-II 2009
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Data Pane:
Tree Nodes
Working and
Managing
dosimeters
functionality
Family of Instruments:
(Acoustics, Vibration, Heat,
etc..)
A brief introduction
QuestSuite Professional II (QSP-II) is a software application from Quest
Technologies that runs under the Windows operating system which includes the
following instruments: Acoustic meters (i.e., SoundPro, SoundPro DLX, NoisePro,
Q300, Q400, Q500), Vibration meters (i.e., HAVPro, VI-400Pro), and Heat Stress
(i.e., QT34/QT36).
Functionality
You can use QSP-II for a variety of functions including the ability to display and
manipulate data after it is uploaded to the computer. Additionally, QSP-II is
used to download information to the instrument, including configuration files, as
well as updating the instruments parameter settings, clock, and storing
calibration and serial number information.
License
QSP-II is available with a single user-license, a 10-use license and an unlimited
license. Please contact Quest at www.questtechnologies.com or your Quest
dealer for ordering information.
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My Instruments
My Instruments enables you to manage multiple instruments in one program
which encompasses the following functions:
Selecting your setup parameters and saving these setups as templates in the
software.
Retrieve data (or download data) from the meter into QSP-II
My Data
In the My Data pane (also referred to as control pane), you will find your
saved sessions. This tree view section is also used to manage your studies by
naming them, grouping them, and exporting/importing the studies. When
QuestSuite Professional II is opened, "My Data pane will always be to the far
left.
My Instruments
Select a meter and
then use it to retrieve
data, setup
parameters, and set
date and time.
My Data
A section of the
screen (called
pane) used to
view your saved
sessions.
Meter Functionality
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Tabs
Dosimeter tab
Select appropriate
settings from drop
down list. To
customize click on
the User Settings
tab
Save As button
Click to save a
customized setup
parameters. It
will save in
Saved Setups
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b. General tab: Select the appropriate data logging options (only available on DLX
and DLX-1).
General tab
Logging options
Available only on DLX
and DLX- models
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2
Acoustics
NoisePro
Retrieve Data
ID
Press ID softkey
5
Retrieve Data screen
A. QSP-II message explains that it is ready for you to press
ID from NoisePro meter (refer to 3 & 4) above.
C. Download button
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Downloaded Data
Downloaded Node
When you sync the meter to the software and upload the files into QSP-II, these sessions are
automatically stored in the Downloaded node and a generic name is assigned to the sessions.
Analogy: The concept of storing files is similar to how your inbox works in Microsoft Outlook.
In Outlook, the files are automatically sent to a general inbox and it is up to you to organize your
mail into subfolders. Likewise, with QSP-II, once the files are imported, they are stored in a
general inbox called Downloaded node. With a simple right-click, you can quickly rename the
file and create a user-friendly filing system to manage your sessions.
Downloaded node/folder
Click on the + to
expand the tree
view.
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As explained previously, imported instrument data is automatically stored in a folder system called
Downloaded (node). Leaving all your data in one huge list under the Downloaded node is
confusing and can be inefficient since generic names are assigned to nodes and studies. In order
to categorize your data, use the Create Organizer menu option and assign descriptive names. A
quick drag and drop of the data will enable you to organize and manage your nodes.
Un-organized folder/node
Example 1: Displays a generic name assignment for a
NoisePro DL study that is currently stored under
Downloaded node/folder.
. If it is disallowed, the
2. Type in a specific name and click Ok. The new name will appear.
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You can add, edit, print, and export data in QSP-II. The following diagram illustrates
the main features and menu bars in QSP-II.
Layout icon toolbar
D
Layout
Panel
Also referred to as
Charts and Graphs
B. Panel
Explanation
QSP-II is divided into two panes (or sections). One is the layout view
and the second pane is the control pane. The layout is divided into
panels which contain charts, graphs, calculator, etc. You can add
charts and/or graphs (by adding panels), move them in the appropriate
position, and/or customize the data values.
The standard layout (or default template) has four panels on each
screen has 3 icons.
Expand or Collapse the panel (graph/chart)
Edit (edit the parameters of the selected screen).
Delete (closes the window)
Used to enlarge or hide the chart or graph (also called panel), Edit the
data, or close the view.
This toolbar is used to add tables and/or charts, arrange tables or
charts, manage the layout view, lock it, print reports and access to the
help files.
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You may have spent some time organizing your study data by adding new charts
and/or graphs, rearranging the panes (left-click on a graph/chart heading and drag
and drop to a specific spot), and/or editing the logged data values. With the save
template button, you can save your customized layout so every time you open a
study the appropriate charts and graphs are displayed.
1. Ensure you selected the appropriate study and are viewing panels
(graphs/charts) on the right-hand side of your screen. (See Figure 1-G
above, page Error! Bookmark not defined. for details.)
2. Click on the Manage Templates icon
(see layout icon toolbar in
Figure 1-I).
a. The Manage Session Templates screen will appear.
3. To create a new template, type a name in the Template Name field.
4. Click the Save Template button.
5. Select the appropriate template name in the available templates field and
Click the Set Default Template.
Note: If you want to share the template with other users (i.e., create a
corporate template and share the template with your co-workers), use the
export/import buttons.
c. Import
d. Export
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Creating Reports
QSP-II reports are saved in Adobe PDF format for easy viewing and printing.
Note: The report will print in the order that the panels (charts/graphs) appear on your
computer screen. To rearrange, click on the title of a chart or table, drag, and drop a
chart/table on the title bar of a panel.
If your cursor displays this icon,, it indicates the panel can be inserted
into the current position of your cursor.
When the Generate Reports Icon is selected, the following screen will appear.
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Sharing reports
Once reports are created, you have the option of saving the data as an Acrobat
Adobe file incase you want to back up the data and/or share the information with
others via email. The following steps outline this process.
1. Right-click on the study report and select Save As.
2. Type in a file name, select the appropriate folder/file directory, and click Save.
a. If emailing, you will want to locate the file and attach it in a new memo.
Study Report
Save As
If you want to email the noise data, attach this as a file. The person
receiving the file, would then follow step 3 below.
Export
The noise study will be stored (or filed) under Downloaded node.
Import
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