Will Ansur accept barcode scanner input in addition to keyboard input?
Yes, for the DUT information entries for sure. Ansur accepts input from standard USB barcode scanners supported by the computer's operating system (i.e., Windows).
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Why does my modified Ansur test template .mtt file fail to save in the Ansur Test Library?
When you modify a .mtt file (test template) or .mts file (test sequence) be sure to save it as a new version. Include in the Comments field the changes made in this version of the file. This requirement is there for your benefit and serves as a version-control function. If a Save action is attempted without incrementing the version, the file will not be saved, even though it appears to have been.
Why does my Ansur IMPULSE 4000 plug-in fail to communicate/setup my IMPULSE 4000 when I try to run a test template to test my defibrillator/pacer?
The IMPULSE 4000 firmware requires the display screen to be at the home-screen in order for communications to be established. On the IMPULSE 4000, press the ESC button (middle right on control panel) until the display shows IMPULSE 4000 MAIN MENU PAGE 1: Then run the test template. If you have other problems it is likely a loose or misconnected RS232 serial communications cable or an incorrect COM port selection on your computer.
This generally applies to all Ansur-compatible test devices. Be sure that the display menu is at the home position on the compatible test device.
Where can I find a list of the most recent available plug-ins?
Plug-ins are available for download from the Fluke Biomedical website.
When I connect my QED6 to the serial port of my docking station (and my computer is docked), my Ansur test template for my QED6 during tests. I have to power cycle the QED6 and this interrupts my testing. What is happening? What should I do?
When using a laptop + docking station, after completing a test in an Ansur QED 6 test template, a [Q] command is sent from Ansur and is received by QED 6, but QED 6 doesn't go to its main screen (Main Menu 1) interrupting the serial communications and therefore the QED 6 and Ansur test template hangs. It recovers only if the QED 6 is restarted.
As a work around, we have implemented the following in Ansur QED 6 Plug-in ver. 1.0.3 (available for download from the Fluke Biomedical website):
What is the benefit of Power On Delay</i> and Power Off Delay</i> selections in Electrical Safety Test Containers in Ansur? Also, please clarify the use of Stop Before New Power Configuration and Stop After New Power Configuration.</i>?
All electrical safety plug-ins are powering off and then applying the delay. This is to ensure a minimum time with power turned off before turning it on again, in addition to let the DUT stabilize after powering off.
This is also consistent with the way the Power On Delay is implemented. The DUT power is switched on and then the delay is applied, allowing the DUT to stabilize after powering it on.
If you want to perform any actions before powering on or off a DUT, you should use the "Stop Before New Power Configuration" and/or "Stop After New Power Configuration" options.
I see there is an "Establishment Name" field in Ansur, but it is not the name of my facility (hospital or company). How can I get the right establishment name in Ansur?
Correcting the establishment name in Ansur requires a new license key to be generated. If the Ansur plug-in has not been purchased, an order will need to be placed with Fluke Biomedical or with a Fluke Biomedical distributor (outside the USA). For post-purchase Ansur support, a phone call or e-mail to Fluke Biomedical Technical Support requesting the correction, including the correct establishment name and current license key for each plug-in will allow generation of new license keys with correct establishment names.
I have heard that Ansur will run on a PDA or Palmtop PC, but I don't see this on the Fluke Biomedical website. When will this be available?
A prototype version of Ansur was created to experiment with PDA/Palmtop PC operation, but no commercial product is available. If you are interested in providing advice about the importance of this idea, or on the functionality you expect from such an implementation, please contact the Ansur Product Manager at Fluke Biomedical via e-mail to [email protected].
How do I upload test templates I have received from other users or that have been made available on the Fluke Biomedical website? How do I get them into the Ansur library?
If you have received an Ansur test template (.mtt or .mts file) from another Ansur user as an e-mail attachment or on a CD or USB stick you can save the file(s) to the Ansur Test Library by navigating to your computer hard drive>programs>Fluke>Ansur Test Library and clicking the SAVE button. You can only open folders that are not restricted to the Establishment Name who created them.
How do I report problems with Ansur and its plug-ins?
Phone or e-mail Fluke Biomedical Technical Support. Be sure to include the version number of the Ansur Test Executive, the version number of the Ansur Plug-in with which you are having problems, the mainframe test device model, serial number, firmware version, and hardware version. Be sure that you are using the correct serial interface cable, and have connected it properly.