FITPRO+™

FIT TEST SOFTWARE

VERSION 3

USER’S MANUAL

P/N 6001874, REVISION M

DECEMBER 2015
 FITPRO+™
FIT TEST SOFTWARE
VERSION 3

USER’S MANUAL

P/N 6001874, REVISION M

DECEMBER 2015

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® ®
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®
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 Contents

ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................... V

Conventions .................................................................................................................................. v
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................... v

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... VII

CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ........................................................ 1
Computer Requirements for FitPro+™ Software ..........................................................................1
Install FitPro+ v3 Software ............................................................................................................1
Start FitPro+ Software for the First Time (Program Setup) ..........................................................3
Global FitPro+ Options ...........................................................................................................5
User Configuration ..................................................................................................................7

CHAPTER 2 FIT TESTING WITH FITPRO+ SOFTWARE .................................. 9

Connecting the Model 8030, 8038, or 8020M ...............................................................................9
Start the PortaCount Fit Tester and FitPro+ Software ................................................................10
Begin Fit Testing .........................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 3 FITPRO+ SOFTWARE MENU OPTIONS .................................... 15

File Menu.....................................................................................................................................16
Report Print Settings .............................................................................................................16
Card Print Settings ................................................................................................................17
Exit ........................................................................................................................................17
Database Menu ...........................................................................................................................17
PortaCount Menu ........................................................................................................................17
Fit Test ..................................................................................................................................17
Real Time..............................................................................................................................18
Daily Checks .........................................................................................................................19
Report Menu................................................................................................................................21
Select Report ........................................................................................................................21
Single Fit Test .......................................................................................................................21
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................21
Global FitPro+ Options .........................................................................................................21
PortaCount Communication..................................................................................................22
Help Menu ...................................................................................................................................23
Help File Contents ................................................................................................................23
About FitPro+ Software .........................................................................................................23

CHAPTER 4 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION ....................... 25

Database Menu ...........................................................................................................................26
Editing Record Tables .................................................................................................................27
Edit or View the People Table ..............................................................................................27
Edit or View the Respirator Table .........................................................................................29
Edit or View the Fit Test Table..............................................................................................31
Edit or View the Protocol Table ............................................................................................33

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 Change Active (Link) ............................................................................................................35
Manage Database Links .......................................................................................................35
Data Record Tools ................................................................................................................39
Flash Drive Database Exchange ..........................................................................................40
Export a FitPro+ Database to the Flash Drive (XML Database) ....................................41
Import a Flash Drive Database into a FitPro+ Software Database ................................42
Export ....................................................................................................................................43
Database Copy/Merge/Move ................................................................................................44
Backup and Restore .......................................................................................................45
Delete ....................................................................................................................................46
Advanced Record Selection and Filtering ............................................................................47
Split a Database .............................................................................................................48

CHAPTER 5 CREATE, MODIFY, AND PRINT REPORTS ............................... 51

The Report Wizard ......................................................................................................................53
FitPro+ Software Printing ............................................................................................................56
Single Fit Test Report .................................................................................................................57
Removable Fit Test Card Options ........................................................................................57

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 59

APPENDIX A PRINTING FIT TEST CARDS WITH AN ID CARD PRINTER .... 61
ID Card Printer Setup ..................................................................................................................61
Configuring FitPro+ Software to Print with an ID Card Printer....................................................61

APPENDIX B USING THE PORTACOUNT EMULATOR ................................. 65

APPENDIX C USING MULTIPLE FIT TESTERS .............................................. 67
Setting up Multiple PortaCount Fit Testers .................................................................................67
Start FitPro+ Software and Check the Connectivity of all Devices .............................................68
Fit Testing....................................................................................................................................69
Perform Daily Checks .................................................................................................................70
Monitor Real-Time Fit Factors ....................................................................................................71

APPENDIX D USING FITPRO+ SOFTWARE WITH MODELS 8020,

8020M, AND 8028 .............................................................................................. 73
Setup ...........................................................................................................................................73
Operations ...................................................................................................................................74

INDEX ................................................................................................................. 75

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About This Manual

This manual describes how to install, set up, and use FitPro+™ Fit Test Software (referred to as
FitPro+ software).

Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

Convention Description
Boldface Menu options and dialog box fields and buttons are shown in boldface
type. For example: Click Next>> to continue.
F Keyboard key names, such as the F key, are shown in keyboard type.
The “|” Character The phrase “select Database | Utilities | Convert” means pull down
the Database menu, select Utilities, then select Convert on the menu.
Underlined Menu items can be selected with the mouse or by pressing the A key
Characters and the shortcut key for the menu or option. The shortcut key is
underlined on the screen display. For example, to select the File menu,
press A then F. If you do not see underlined menu items on your
screen, Microsoft Windows has not been configured to show them
unless you press the A key first.

Trademarks
 Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 7, 8, and 10, SQL Server®, Access®, and Excel® are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
 Adobe® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
 FitPro™, FitPro+™, and N95-Companion™ are trademarks of TSI Incorporated.
 PortaCount® Pro and PortaCount® Pro+ are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated.

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 TSI Web Site
Please visit the TSI web site www.tsi.com to:
• Check for FitPro+ software updates www.tsi.com/software.
• Receive further product training www.tsi.com/pcacademy.
• Download application notes.
• Download instruction manuals.
• Download product brochures.
• Register your PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester.
• Obtain a return material authorization (RMA) number before sending your PortaCount Pro Fit
Tester in for service.

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Introduction

FitPro+™ software is intended for use with the Model 8030 PortaCount® Pro and Model 8038
PortaCount® Pro+ Respirator Fit Testers. FitPro+ Fit Test Software also supports Models 8020,
8020M (military version) and 8028 PortaCount® Plus Fit Testers.

Note
“Model 8028” refers to a combination of the model 8020 with the addition of the
N95-Companion mask fit tester, Model 8095, where these two units are connected
during operations.

FitPro+ software features include:

 Supports up to four PortaCount Pro/Pro+ Fit Testers running simultaneously (Models 8030
and 8038 only).
 Full automation of the fit test process.
 This version uses Microsoft® Access® as the default database application. There is also
optional support for server-based Microsoft® SQL Server®.
 User Interface in five languages including English, German, French, Spanish, and Polish.
 Database management tasks such as: merging, moving, copying, deleting records, exporting
databases, and more.
 Database backup and restore.
 Exchange databases with a PortaCount Pro/Pro+ Fit Tester through the use of a flash drive.
 A wide choice of report capabilities, including one that indicates who is due for a fit test.
There is also a single page report for each test subject, and custom designed reports.
 Daily checks for diagnostic support.
 A real-time fit factor display for use in respirator training.
 Printing of fit test reports and fit test cards (using an optional card printer).
 Allows fit testing using emulators that mimic actual Model 8038 or 8030 test devices to allow
users to train and familiarize themselves with common fit test procedures without using a real
device or tying up personnel to perform as subject.

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CHAPTER 1

Installation and Setup

Computer Requirements for FitPro+™ Software

 Personal computer running Windows® 7, Windows® 8, or Windows® 10 (32- and 64-bit)
operating system.
 Microsoft .NET version 4. The installation software will install Microsoft.NET if necessary.
 A 1 GHz or faster processor.
 Monitor with minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800.
 500 MB free space on hard drive.
 1 USB port minimum for use with Models 8030, 8038, 8020M. Use a 4-port passive USB hub
(optional) to facilitate the connection of multiple 8030 or 8038 PortaCount® Pro Fit Testers to
the computer.
 1 RS-232 COM Port to USB Adapter for use with 8020 or 8028 (optional).
A CD-ROM reader (to install the software). Alternatively, you can download the software from
www.tsi.com/software.

Install FitPro+ v3 Software

Please note that illustrations in this manual are from Windows® 7 operating system. There may
be slight variation in the screens when running Windows® 8 or 10 operating systems.
Only an Administrator can install the FitPro+™ v3 software. Once the software is installed
and set up successfully, any user can operate the FitPro+™ v3 Software.

Note
®
Disconnect the PortaCount PRO Respirator Fit Tester from the computer USB port
before starting the FitPro+™ v3 software installation.
FitPro™ v2 and FitPro+ v3 software can coexist. Installing FitPro+™ v3 software
and converting FitPro v2 databases to the FitPro+™ v3 software format does not alter
your FitPro v2 software installation in any way. FitPro v2 software will run after you
install FitPro+ V3 software.

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To begin the installation,
insert the CD-ROM
“PortaCount® Pro Technical
Reference and FitPro™
Software CD v3” into a
CD-ROM drive. The CD
should automatically start
running after about 30
seconds. The screen shown
on the right is the first screen
you will see.
Note: If the CD does not
start automatically,
view the root folder on
the CD and double-
click the file
“autorun.exe.”

When the main installation

dialog box appears, click
FitPro+ Fit Test Software.
The screen to the right will be
displayed.
Click Install FitPro+ v.3
Software.

Proceed by following the

onscreen prompts that will
walk you through the
installation process.

If Microsoft .NET is not already installed on your computer you will be prompted to install that
first. After .NET is installed, a reboot of the computer may be required. If so, restart the FitPro+ v3
software installation from the beginning.

The Installation Wizard will then prompt you to install the necessary Device Drivers and finally the
FitPro+ v3 software.

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 USB Driver Installation
After the successful completion of FitPro+™ v3 software installation and program setup,
you can power-on the PortaCount® instrument. Once the power-on operation is complete
(approximately 1 minute), connect the USB cable from the instrument to a free USB port
on your computer.

The Device Drivers are installed during the software installation process referenced
above.

If there are any issues with the Device Driver installation refer to the RESFT 201:
PortaCount Pro-to-PC Communications instructional course located at the PortaCount
Academy Online Training Center website: www.tsi.com/pcacademy.

Note
It is recommended that you use the same USB port on your computer each time you use
the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester, as this will help to minimize any potential
communication issues.

Once FitPro+ software has been installed, start the software to complete the program setup as
described in the following section.

Start FitPro+ Software for the First Time

(Program Setup)
1. Find the FitPro+ icon on your Windows® desktop and click on it. (You can also start FitPro+
software by selecting Programs from the Start menu. Look under FitPro+ and select
FitPro+ to start the program.)
2. Select the desired language from the options available in the “Language” list.
3. When FitPro+ software starts for the first time, you are required to select a default exercise
protocol from the following dialog box. These are the most commonly used protocols for fit
testing.

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4. Review the options and select the desired default protocol. Then click Next. You can change
the default fit test protocol at any time or add new ones (see Edit or View the Protocol Table).
5. If a “PortaCount Not Detected” warning box appears. Click OK to continue. During setup, you
do not need to be connected to a PortaCount fit tester. Connect the PortaCount Pro
Respirator Fit Tester in Chapter 2 describes how to connect the PortaCount Pro Respirator
Fit Tester to your computer and perform fit tests. (For training purposes, you may run the
software using an Emulator. To use the Emulator, refer to Appendix B).
6. When the program starts for the first time, it automatically creates and selects a Microsoft
Access® database named Default. TSI recommends that novice users use this database.
This database is empty, with the exception of several standard Protocols.
Users who are familiar with previous versions of this program can select a different database
(see Change Active (Link)) and link to it. However, previous versions of FitPlus software may
have to be converted for use with FitPro+ software. Chapter 4 contains detailed information
concerning the menu items in the Database menu.
7. Set the Global FitPro+ Options. There are defaults for this dialog, so you do not have to make
any changes immediately, but you should review the dialog box and understand the settings.
See Global FitPro+ Options, below.
8. Set User Configuration labels (optional). User Configuration fields labels are optional fields
stored in the People Table that can include additional (organization specific) information
about each person. You do not have to make changes to the User Configuration, but if you
wish to use this feature see User Configuration below.

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Global FitPro+ Options
Global FitPro+ Options affect how FitPro+ software operates, note that these changes do not
affect PortaCount Stand-Alone operations. Before you do any fit testing, make sure all the options
are set the way you want them. Settings remain in effect until you change them.

To view or change Global FitPro+ Options, select Setup | Global FitPro+ Options or click .
The Global FitPro+ Options dialog opens.

The fields and buttons on the dialog are described below.

Field or Button Description

Automatic Save  All Fit Tests
Saves all fit test results whether the test is incomplete, stopped,
passed, or failed.
 Passed Fit Tests Only
The default choice. Saves only fit test records for those that pass.

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Field or Button Description
Automatic Print Fit Automatically prints a fit test report at the end of each fit test. The report
Test Report is sent to the assigned Report Printer. You can select the number of
copies to be printed.
 Saved Fit Tests Only
Prints a report for every saved fit test.
 Do Not Print
This is the default choice. Use this if no printer is available during fit
testing. The report can be printed at a later time.
Note: The printer must be set up before automatic reports are generated
at the end of fit tests.
Automatic If selected, the software automatically terminates the fit test when the
Termination (Failed Overall Fit Factor becomes impossible to achieve. The default is off.
Overall) Note: Specifies what to do if an exercise fit factor is so low that passing
the entire fit test becomes mathematically impossible.
Change Database Click this button to change the active database. You cannot add a link to
a new database with this option nor can you create a new database. Use
Database | Manage Database Links for those operations (see
Chapter 4, Manage Database Links for details).
Configuration Click this button to display the User Configuration dialog. See
User Configuration (below) for information.
Fit Test Card Click this button to set the options for printing fit test cards using an ID
Options card printer. See Appendix A for information.
Format Displays the formats used for dates and numbers. It is determined
according to the language you have selected.
Hide ID number Hides the ID number of the fit test subject while the fit test is progressing.
during fit test The ID number is visible when entering information about a new person.
Later it is replaced by asterisks(*).
Language Select the language (and formatting) you want to use when you run the
software. When you select a language, all software information is
instantly displayed in that language. The available options are Español,
Francais, Deutsch, English-US, English-UK, and English-24 Hour, and
Polski. English-US is the default language.
Show card on Fit When checked, the Fit Test card is printed at the bottom of the Fit Test
Test report report. When unchecked, the bottom of the Fit Test report is blank.
Show Signature Select to provide the single-page fit test report with an area at the bottom
Lines on Fit Test for the test subject and test operator to sign. This option is enabled by
Report default.
Use horizontal When checked, the Fit Test Dashboard is displayed in a horizontal layout
screen layout for when multiple PortaCount Fit Testers are connected. When unchecked
group Fit Testing. the screen layout is in a vertical mode which provides better viewing for
multiple PortaCount Fit Testers (default).
Note: The Fit Test Dashboard is automatically displayed horizontally
when only a single PortaCount Fit Tester is connected.

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Field or Button Description
Warn When Fit This option is enabled (checked) by default. If it is enabled, a warning
Factor is Above… message appears when the fit factor for any exercise exceeds the value
you enter. The fit test continues despite the warning message. The
purpose of the warning is to alert an inexperienced fit test operator that
something may be wrong, such as a blocked sample tube. If this option is
enabled, the value should be set at a fit factor level that will almost never
occur unless something is wrong. A blocked mask sample tube will often
result in fit factors well over 500,000. The default value is 100,000;
however, you may have to select a higher value more appropriate for the
types of respirators you use and other considerations.
N99 and N95 High The high concentration warning notifies you when the ambient air particle
Concentration concentration exceeds the target range during Daily Checks and Fit
Warning level Tests. Prolonged exposure to excessive concentration levels could
degrade the performance of the PortaCount Fit Tester over time, resulting
in failed daily checks or a “Low Particle Message.” By default, the high
concentration warning displays when the ambient concentration is above
30,000 particles/cm3 when testing masks with 99% efficiencies or greater,
or above 1,500 pt/cm3 when testing masks with <99% efficiencies (N95).
These default values can be varied from the Global Settings screen to
accommodate environments where particle concentration is necessarily
elevated. To troubleshoot this warning, refer to “Service and
Maintenance” in the PortaCount Pro/Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester Operation
and Service Manual.

User Configuration
The User Configuration dialog lets you configure optional fields in the People Table that store
specific information about each person; fields such as department, job title, medical status, shift,
and so on are most helpful. The User Configuration settings are stored in the selected database.
Each database can have a unique User Configuration and the User Configuration can be copied
from one database to another.

The User Configuration dialog has four custom fields (Custom1…Custom4) and two additional
fields (Company and Location). You can specify up to 10 Data values for each of the six fields.

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The Custom field names can be modified but the Company and Location field names cannot be
modified. Select custom fields that do not duplicate the predefined fields in the People Table. The
predefined fields are: Last Name, First Name, ID Number, Company, and Location.
To add a Custom field, first type the Custom field name in one of the spaces provided. The field
name you type will replace the label.

To add (delete or change) a data value for any of the fields, click Edit next to the Data drop-down
box. A dialog box appears that shows the current data values. Click Add, type the data value you
want to use, and click Save. Similarly, you can delete or rename a data value by selecting it from
the window and pressing Delete or Rename.

You can change the custom field names and data values at any time. However changing them on
this dialog box only affects future fit tests. All previously recorded fit test results retain the custom
field names and data values that were in effect at the time the record was created.

The FitPro+ software program is now set up and ready for Fit Testing.

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CHAPTER 2

Fit Testing with FitPro+ Software

This chapter describes how to connect the PortaCount® Pro Respirator Fit Tester to your
computer and perform a fit test with FitPro+ software.

Note
FitPro+ software must be installed according to the procedure in Chapter 1 before you
can perform fit testing as outlined in this chapter.

Connecting the Model 8030, 8038, or 8020M

The Model 8030, 8038 or 8020M Respirator Fit Tester connects to a USB port on your computer.
It is recommended that you use the same USB port on your computer each time you use the
PortaCount Pro, as this will help to minimize any potential communication issues. If you are using
more than one Model 8030 or 8038 PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to conduct
simultaneous fit tests, refer to Appendix C, Using Multiple Fit Testers for additional information.
1. Plug the “A” type end of the USB cable shipped with the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester into a
USB port on your computer.
2. Plug the “B” type end of the USB cable into the USB Port located on the back of the
PortaCount Pro Fit Tester.

Note
®
If this is the first time the PortaCount Fit Tester has been attached to your computer,
you may be informed that Windows has detected new hardware and you are asked to
install drivers. Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting.

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3. Make sure the PortaCount ® Respirator Fit Tester is set up and operational. See the
PortaCount Pro Operation and Service Manual for instructions if you are not already familiar
with setting up the instrument.

Start the PortaCount Fit Tester and FitPro+ Software

1. Press the On/Off button to turn the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester on.
2. Wait for the instrument to display the main Activities menu (approximately 60 seconds).
3. Start the FitPro+ software.
4. You may get a message "PortaCount not detected" if this is the first time you have connected
the instrument to the software. If you get this message, press OK and then select
Setup | PortaCount Communication to select the module type for the appropriate
PortaCount model. For more information on how to setup and verify communications refer to
PortaCount Communication in Chapter 3.
5. You will then be asked if you want to perform Daily Checks. TSI strongly recommends
performing daily checks every day before you begin fit testing and anytime you suspect an
instrument malfunction. If the instrument passes the daily check, it indicates the PortaCount
Pro Fit Tester is in good working order. Refer to Daily Checks in Chapter 3.

Note
Once the FitPro+ software initiates control, you will be “locked out” from performing any
operations from the display of the instrument. To switch back to Stand-alone Mode you
must exit the FitPro+ software or unlock the PortaCount fit tester from the display.

6. Select Setup | PortaCount Communication to select the module type for the appropriate
PortaCount model. For more information on how to setup and verify communications refer to
the section Chapter 3, PortaCount Communication.

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Begin Fit Testing
Once FitPro+ is running, start a fit test by selecting PortaCount | Fit Test from the menu or click
the icon. The Fit Test Dashboard opens. The Fit Test Dashboard can accommodate up to
four simultaneous fit tests when using certain PortaCount models. See Appendix C, Using
Multiple Fit Testers.

1. Make certain the exercise protocol shown beneath 'Protocol' is the one you want to use. If it
is not the one you want to use, click and then click Select a protocol to bring up the
following display.

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2. Select the protocol you want to use from the list, confirm your choice, and the display will
close and the protocol you selected will be the new exercise protocol.

As you can see the icon also lets you access other operations such as: change how
people are sorted in the “Person” list, and it lets you edit people records and respirator
records. For more information about these operations refer to Chapter 4 which describes how
to manage databases.
3. Enter the operator's initials or name in the Operator field. This is a required field. There is a
25-character maximum, but 3 to 5 characters is recommended due to layout considerations
for printed fit test reports or cards.
4. Select the test subject. Use the drop-down box, or alternatively begin typing the name of the
subject. The default search value is Last Name, but you can also select a subject by:

a. Clicking and selecting a different search value: First Name, ID number, Company, or
Location and then using the drop-down box or begin typing.
b. You can add a new person to the People Table before you start fit testing by selecting
<ADD NEW PERSON…> from the Person drop down. This opens the Edit People Table
window where you can enter in the information for the person’s record; click SAVE then
EXIT when finished.

c. You can make changes to a person's record in the People database by clicking and
selecting “Edit People.” Display the person's record, make the necessary changes. and
click SAVE then EXIT.
5. When the correct subject is displayed, information is automatically filled in. (First Name, Last
Name, ID Number, etc.).
6. Select an available Respirator for the subject using the drop-down box. The list of available
respirators is limited by the model of the connected PortaCount Fit tester. A new Respirator
can be added by selecting, <ADD NEW RESPIRATOR…> from the Respirator drop down
list.
7. Select a Mask Size for the subject using the drop-down box. The drop-down box will include
sizes entered previously for other fit tests. A new size can also be entered.
8. The remaining fields are optional. Select options from these boxes as desired.
9. Before you click START to begin the fit test make certain the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester
sample tube (clear tube) is connected to the respirator, and ask the test subject if he or she is
ready to begin the exercise protocol. Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester
Operation and Service Manual if you need additional information.

Note
The Fit Test Subject is required to wear the mask for five minutes prior to beginning the
Fit Test exercises.

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10. Click START. Fit testing begins immediately and the first exercise description appears. The
elapsed exercise time appears as a graphic progress bar. As each exercise completes, the
result appears and PortaCount fit tester beeps to indicate that it is time to begin the next
exercise. The exercises proceed one after another without pause. The ambient and sample
values for the current exercise are displayed. Exercises that pass are highlighted in green.
Exercises that fail are highlighted in red. The dialog box displays “Fit Test Completed” when
the fit test is complete. The Test Status box displays either “Pass” or “Fail” and the Fit Test fit
factor. Pass or fail is determined by comparing the overall fit factor to the Fit Factor Pass
Level.

The PortaCount Status indicator displays information about the PortaCount Fit Tester. If the
text in either indicator is underlined, you can click on it to get additional information.
Additional troubleshooting information can be found in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting as well as
PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual.

11. To begin a test on another person or group of people, click New Test.
12. To begin a new test on the same person or group of people click Redo Test.
13. To exit Fit Testing, click Exit.
14. To print a detailed Fit Test report for the fit test just completed, click Print.

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CHAPTER 3

FitPro+ Software Menu Options

This chapter describes the menu options of the FitPro+™ software. The icons for the menu
options that can be accessed from the toolbar are shown next to the appropriate menu option.

The following table lists the menu options. You can select any of the options using the mouse or
the keyboard.

Menu Options
File  Report Print Settings
 Card Print Settings
 Exit
Database  Edit
o People Table
o Respirator Table
o Fit Test Table
o Protocol Table
 Change Active
 Manage Database Links
o Create New Link
o Remove Link
 Data Record Tools
PortaCount  Fit Test
 Real Time
 Daily Checks
 Daily Check Settings
Report  Select Report
 Single Fit Test
Setup  Global Fit Test Options
 PortaCount Communications
Help  Help File Contents (this manual)
 About FitPro+

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File Menu
The File menu lets you configure certain print functions or exit the program.

Report Print Settings

Select this option to set up the report printer and page properties.

The first dialog lets you select a report printer. Use the drop-down arrow to select another printer.

Click the Report Printer Settings button to display the second dialog to set up the printer paper
size, source, orientation, and margin sizes.

See Chapter 5 for details on creating and printing reports.

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Card Print Settings
Select this option to set up the ID card printer and ID card properties. The first dialog lets you
select the card printer. The second dialog lets you set card size, orientation, and margin sizes.
See Appendix A for details on ID card printer settings.

Exit
Select this menu option to exit the FitPro+ program; you will be asked to confirm that you wish to
exit.

Database Menu
Refer to Chapter 4, Database Menu for descriptions of the Database menu options.

PortaCount Menu
The PortaCount Menu lets you start fit testing, display real-time fit factors and real-time ambient
concentrations, and set up and perform daily checks.

Fit Test
Select this menu option to begin fit testing. Refer to Chapter 2 for a description of the procedure
for running fit tests using FitPro+ software.

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Real Time
Select this menu option to display real-time fit factors or real-time ambient concentration. The
real-time fit factor display can assist in respirator training and troubleshooting. It is useful for
helping a test subject experiment with strap tension and other adjustments while watching the
effect their efforts have in real time. The test subject learns how each adjustment affects the fit,
and learns how to achieve a fit that is comfortable and has minimum leakage. The real-time
ambient concentration display assists the tester in adjusting the ambient concentration to desired
levels. The Real-time Fit Factor Display can display the fit factors or ambient concentrations for
up to four fit testers (see Appendix C - Using Multiple Fit Testers).

The real-time fit factor feature is intended for training. It should not be used immediately
before a fit test. Using the feature to help the test subject don the respirator immediately before
the official fit test defeats one of the main purposes of fit testing: to prove that the test subject
knows how to don the mask properly without help. Use the Real-time Fit Factor feature for
training and practice only.

Note
You can use the real-time fit factor display just prior to a fit test as long as you have the
test subject remove the mask and put it on again (without the use of the real-time
display or other assistance) before the final test.

Before starting the real-time fit factor display, the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester must be on and
properly connected to the computer. You must also have someone wearing a respirator that is
properly connected to the PortaCount Pro Fit Testers.

 To start the Real-Time Display, select PortaCount | Real Time or click . The Real-Time
Fit Factor Display appears.

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 FitPro+ software begins by instructing the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester to take an
ambient concentration reading and store the value. Then the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester
begins continuous monitoring of the mask concentration.
You can observe the Fit Factor reading fluctuate in near real time on the line graph. (There is
a 5- to 10-second delay between when a change in fit occurs and when the graph displays
the change in fit factor.)
The graph pauses every 5 minutes while the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester takes a fresh ambient
air measurement. Click Refresh to force a new ambient reading sooner.
 Click the Concentration box to view real-time ambient concentration. In this mode, the
PortaCount Pro Fit Tester continuously measures the particle concentration through the
ambient inlet port allowing the user to easily check ambient concentration in preparation for
testing.
 Click the N95-Companion box if you are using a Model 8038 and testing the fit of a
respirator that is less than 99% efficient, including N95, P2, and P1 disposables.

Daily Checks
Select this menu option to perform daily checks of the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester (up
to four instruments can be checked at once, see Appendix C - Using Multiple Fit Testers).

Daily checks consist of a particle check, classifier check (this is a test performed only for the
PortaCount Pro+ 8038 when the N95 feature is enabled), zero check, and maximum fit factor
check. TSI strongly recommends performing daily checks every day before you begin fit testing
and anytime you suspect an instrument malfunction. If the instrument passes the daily checks, it
indicates the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester is in good working order.

Daily check results are automatically stored in the active database (in the Daily Check Table).
You can see a history of daily check results using the Daily Checks Report, see Chapter 5.

Note
The PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester must be on and the warm-up period complete
for the daily checks to proceed.

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To start Daily Checks:

1. Select PortaCount | Daily Checks or . The PortaCount Daily Checks dialog box
appears.

2. If you are using a PortaCount Fit Tester that supports N95 testing and plan to fit test filtering
facepiece respirators that are less than 99% efficiency, you must select the “Use N95” box. If
you plan to fit test respirators with >99% efficiencies AND <99% efficiencies, you should run
two Daily Checks, one with the "Use N95" box checked and the other with the box
unchecked.

The pass/fail settings used by FitPro+ software for the daily checks can be viewed by clicking
Settings on the PortaCount Daily Checks dialog box or by selecting PortaCount | Daily
Check Settings. Do NOT change these settings.

Caution
Changing the Daily Checks default settings is not recommended.
Factory settings are optimal.

3. The Daily Checks dialog box lists each of the instruments attached to the computer along
with its serial number and the last time a daily check was performed. If you are checking
more than one instrument, Select the check box next to the instrument serial number to
perform a daily check. The test status box instructs you to remove the HEPA filter or mask
from the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester sample hose and click Start. Once you click Start, the
daily checks begin. The status and progress of each test appears in the dialog box. The
particle check is performed first.
4. If you select “Use N95” box, the particle check is immediately followed by the classifier check.
The classifier check verifies the classifier is functioning properly.

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5. After the particle check (and classifier check) is complete, you are instructed to attach the
HEPA filter to the clear sample hose and click Start again. This initiates the zero check which
automatically proceeds to the maximum fit factor check.
6. When all checks are complete, the test results appear in the dialog box and are stored in the
Daily Check Table of the active database.
7. Click Stop if you want to stop the checks for any reason before they are complete; click Exit
to close the dialog box.

Note
Refer to the “PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual” for
technical information regarding the daily checks.

Report Menu
The Report Menu lets you select reports and fit test records to view or print.

Select Report
Select this menu option to view, modify, or print the predefined or user-defined reports. Refer to
Chapter 5 for information regarding printing and viewing reports.

Single Fit Test

Select this menu option to view or print an individual fit test record. When you select this option
the “Edit Fit Test Table” dialog appears. Refer to Chapter 4 for a definition of the fields and
buttons of this dialog box. See Single Fit Test Report in Chapter 5 for an example of the report.

Setup Menu
Select this menu option to change the Global FitPro+ Options and select/verify PortaCount
Communications.

Global FitPro+ Options

Select this option to change how FitPro+ software operates. Refer to Chapter 1 for information
about setting Global FitPro+ Options.

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PortaCount Communication
Select Setup | PortaCount Communication to select the appropriate driver module for the
PortaCount Fit Tester. Options are:
 PortaCount 8030/8038 Fit Test Driver
 PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver
 PortaCount 8020M Fit Test Driver
 PortaCount 8020/8028 Fit Test Driver
See Appendix B for further Emulator information. See Appendix D for more 8020/8028 or 8020M
information.

Choose the desired driver and click Select. Depending on the driver module selected, you may
be presented with on screen prompts related to communication or other settings. Follow the on
screen prompts to configure the fit test driver.
Once a connection has been established with the PortaCount(s), a status screen will display
information about the connected instrument(s).

If using more than one PortaCount Fit Tester, refer to Appendix C - Using Multiple Fit Testers.

Note
To troubleshoot connectivity problems, refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for details.

Click the Connectivity shortcut button to reconnect a device that has been disconnected.
Use the mouse to hover over this button to see the serial number of your device.

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Once the FitPro+ software initiates control, you will be “locked out” from performing any
operations in Stand-alone mode. To switch back to Stand-alone Mode, you must exit the FitPro+
software. In the event a PortaCount Pro Fit Tester gets disconnected from the controlling
computer before it has been unlocked by the software, it can also be unlocked from the touch
screen or by turning the PortaCount off and then back on. Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator
Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual.

Help Menu
The Help Menu provides online access to this manual (in PDF format) and other information,
including the software version number of your FitPro+ software.

Help File Contents

Select Help | Help File Contents to open a .pdf file of this manual.

About FitPro+ Software

Select Help | About FitPro to display version information about the FitPro+ software as well as
license agreement information and contact information at TSI. Click Modules to see all the
modules used in this software version. The modules list is for diagnostic purposes only.

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CHAPTER 4

Database Management and Operation

FitPro+™ software database management functions use the following types of data records:
 People
 Respirator
 Fit Test
 Protocol

The database stores information required before Fit Testing can begin, for example:
 The protocol that will be used for testing.
 Information about the respirator(s) under test.
 Information about the person under test.

The database also stores information entered when the fit test is initiated, for example;
 Respirator size.
 Next fit test due date (calculated automatically, but editable by the operator).
 The test operator’s identity, such as their name or initials.

And finally, the database stores information about the result of the Fit Tests, including all of the
information collected above and the pass/fail results of the test.
 You can create reports from the information saved in the database.
 You can create multiple databases if there is a need to isolate information from departments,
locations, companies, etc.

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Database Menu
The Database menu options let you perform a variety of database management functions:
 Transfer a database between a Flash Drive and the FitPro+ software.
 Edit data records to correct typographical errors.
 Change the active database currently in use.
 Create or delete a database
 Copy a database to a specific location and filename.
 Export a database table to a comma-separated value (*.CSV) text file, or a custom text file.
 Back up a database.
 Restore a database from a previous backup.
 Split the Fit Test and/or Daily Table based on the test dates.
 Import FitPlus v3 and FitPro v2 databases into FitPro+ database formats.
 Merge one database with another using selected criteria.
 Move and copy individual records from one database to another.

All Microsoft® Access® database files have an .mdb extension. The default database supplied
with FitPro+ software is named “Default.” You can create new database files using the New Link
dialog (see Change Active (Link)). You can link to an Access® database or an MS SQL database.

The menu options of the Database menu are described below.

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Editing Record Tables
To edit (or view) any of the database records (excluding the Daily Checks records), select
Database | Edit and then People, Respirator, Fit Test, or Protocol. Each editor is described
below.

Edit or View the People Table

Select Database | Edit | People or to edit or view the People Table. The Edit People Table
dialog box appears. The dialog box contains all blank fields until you select a name or click New.

Records in the People Table can be sorted by any of the available attributes (Last name, First
Name, ID Number, Company, or Location).

To add a name, click New and enter the information in the appropriate fields. You must enter
First and Last Name and ID Number. The other fields are optional. Click Save to save the record.

You can change any of the displayed information of an existing record by overwriting these fields.
Click Save to update the record. If no changes have been made to the dialog, Save is not active.

To close this dialog, click Exit.

Note
If you enter an incompatible character in these fields, a warning message is displayed
and the character is removed.

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The following table describes the buttons and fields of the Edit People Table dialog box.

Button or Field Description

Company The name of the company the person works for. Select the name using
the down arrow or enter a value.
Configuration Click this button to change or view the optional fields in the People Table.
See User Configuration in Chapter 1.
Delete Deletes the current record. A warning message first appears asking you to
verify you want to delete the record. If you click Yes, the record is
immediately and permanently deleted.
Duplicate Creates a record with the same values in each field except Last Name,
First Name and ID Number. Edit those fields as necessary and click Save.
Exit Closes the dialog box. If changes were made to the current data, you are
given a chance to discard or accept the changes.
First Name The person’s first name. 25 character limit. Required field. Comma (,) not
allowed.
ID Number The person’s ID number. 11 character limit. Required field. Comma (,) not
allowed.
Label/Data These are customizable fields. Use the field drop-down box to select
preconfigured Data values. The Data values and Labels can be configured
from the Configuration dialog (see User Configuration in Chapter 1.)
Last Name The person’s last name. 25 character limit. Required field. Comma (,) not
allowed.
Location The person’s location, such as “office,” “lab1,” etc. Select the location
using the down arrow or enter a value.
New Opens a blank record, so you can create a new record in the database.
Note Information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances or
results, such as “wears safety goggles,” or “wears dentures.” 128
character limit.
People List Click the arrow to the right of the People List field to display a list of all the
records in the database file. The name string is composed of the last
name, first name and ID number, separated by commas. Each name
string must be unique. Alternatively, begin typing the name in the field and
it will be displayed.
Record Inactive Check this box to indicate a person's record should be inactive. This
allows you to keep the record in the database without deleting it in case
the person becomes active at a later time.
Note: This selection may not be available for some databases.
Save Adds (or updates) the currently displayed information to the database.
Show only Check this box if you want to display only those people whose records are
inactive records flagged as inactive. By default, only active records are displayed.
Note: This selection may not be available for some databases.

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Edit or View the Respirator Table
1. Select Database | Edit | Respirator or click to edit or view the Respirator Table. The Edit
Respirator Table dialog appears and displays the record for the last respirator you used.

2. Records in the Respirator Table are listed in alphabetical order. Use the drop-down list of the
Respirator List field to display and select any respirator record. Alternatively, begin typing
the respirator name in the field and it will be displayed.
3. You can change the displayed information for any existing record by overwriting the
appropriate fields. To add a respirator to the table, click New and enter information for a new
respirator in the required fields of the dialog box. Click Delete to delete the currently
displayed record. You will be asked to verify the deletion.

4. Click Save if you add or update a record. If no changes are made to the dialog, Save is not
active.
5. To close the dialog box, click Exit.
The following table describes the buttons and fields in the Edit Respirator Table dialog box.

Button or Field Description

Approval Displays the respirator approval (certification) number.
Auto Description If checked, the description field is automatically filled in using the
information from the manufacturer, model, style and fit factor pass
level fields. You may overwrite the automatic description if
necessary. This box is checked by default.
Delete Deletes the displayed record. A warning message first appears,
asking you to verify you want to delete the record. If you click Yes,
the record is permanently deleted.

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Button or Field Description
Description Respirator description (also shown in the Respirator List field). See
Auto Description, above. 60 character limit.
Exit Closes the dialog box.
Filter Efficiency Less Check this box if you are fit testing respirators that have a filter
than 99% (*N95* efficiency below 99%. You must use the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester
required) with an N95-Companion (Model 8038). Examples of filter types with
efficiency below 99% include: N95, R95, P95, P2, P1, Dust-mist,
Dust-mist-fume, etc.
Leave this box unchecked if the respirator is equipped with
particulate filters having 99% or greater efficiency. Examples of
filters with high efficiency include P100, R100, N100, P99, R99,
N99, P3, HEPA etc. This box is unchecked by default.
Fit Factor Pass Level Fit factor pass level number for this respirator, such as 100 for half
masks and 500 for full-face masks. Consult the applicable
regulations you intend to comply with for the correct value to use.
Required field.
Manufacturer The respirator manufacturer’s name. 25 character limit. Required
field.
Model Respirator model. 25 character limit. Required field.
New Opens a new record so you can enter a new record in the database.
Respirator List Click the arrow to the right of the Respirator List field to display a
list of all the respirator records in the database. You can select a
new record or leave the current record in the dialog box.
Save Updates the new or revised data in the database.
Style Description of the respirator style, such as “half-face” or “full-face.”
25 character limit. Required field.

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Edit or View the Fit Test Table
Select Database | Edit | Fit Test or click to edit or view the Edit Fit Test Table. The Edit
Fit Test Table dialog appears. Select a new record by clicking the arrow next to the Sorted
Records field. Alternatively, begin typing in the Sorted Records field until the desired record is
displayed.

Records can be sorted alphabetically using the “Sort by” drop-down menu; the sort can be by
Last Name, First Name, ID Number, Company, Location, Test Date, or Due Date.

The fields that are grayed out cannot be changed, nor can the results table. The other fields can
be changed. Changing a Person’s Last name, First name, or ID number from this screen will also
change them in all other data records associated with that Person (People records and Fit Test
records) in order to maintain the relationship between those records in the database. Changing
any other values in a Fit Test record will only affect that specific record.

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The following table describes the buttons and fields in the Edit Fit Test Table dialog.

Button or Field Description

Apply Custom Display the current custom field labels on this fit test record. Refer to
Names Global FitPro+ Options in Chapter 1 for details on how to change these
labels.
Company Company name of the fit test subject.
Delete Deletes the currently selected Fit Test record from the database. You
will be asked to confirm the deletion.
Due Date Date the next fit test is due relative to the Test Date of the selected
record.
Exit Closes the dialog box. If any entries were modified, you are asked
whether to save or discard changes.
First Name First name of the fit test subject.
ID Number ID number of the fit test subject.
Last Name Last name of the fit test subject.
Location Location of the fit test subject.
Mask Size Size of the mask used for the fit test.
Note Information about the person that can affect the fit test circumstances
or results.
Operator Name/initials of the operator who conducted the fit test.
Overall Fit Factor Overall fit factor result for the fit test.
Overall Pass YES for a passed fit test; NO for a failed fit test.
Pass Level Pass level used for the fit test.
PortaCount M/N Model number of the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester used for the fit test.
PortaCount S/N Serial number of the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester used for the fit test.
Print Card Prints a fit test card with the current record information. A special card
printer must be installed for this feature to work effectively. To adjust
page margins for Fit Test Cards go to Card Print Settings in Chapter 3. .
Print Report Prints the Fit Test report to your designated printer. To adjust the page
margins for Fit Test Reports go to Report Print Settings in Chapter 3.
Protocol Displays the fit test protocol used for this fit test. Click Protocol to view
detailed exercise timing information. Protocol information is historical
and cannot be modified.
Respirator Displays the respirator used for this fit test. Click Respirator to view
detailed information on the respirator used for this fit test. Respirator
information is historical and cannot be modified.
Save Saves any changes made to the current record. This button is active
only if a change has been made to the currently displayed data.
Sort by Select the attribute you want the records sorted by.
Sorted Records Click the arrow to the right of the Sorted Records field to display all the
Fit Test records in the database. Select a new record or leave the
current record information in the dialog box.
Test Date Date of the fit test.
User-Defined Optional fields: User-defined fields (custom fields) that were stored in
(custom) fields the people table for this person at the time of the fit test.

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Button or Field Description
Results Table Displays the detailed exercise results for this fit test (Exercise Name, Fit
Factor, and Pass (or fail)). Information is historical and cannot be
modified. Fit Factor will display “Excl.” if the exercise was excluded from
the fit test.

Edit or View the Protocol Table

Select Database | Edit | Protocol Table or click to edit or view the Protocol Table. The Edit
Protocol Table dialog appears and displays the default protocol.

Note
Each protocol is identified by a Protocol Name and a Model Name. For example OSHA
has several entries in the database corresponding to the different sample/purge time
values for Model Names 8030, 8038_N99, 8038_N95, 8020 and 8028.

To change the default exercise protocol:

1 Select the correct Model Name from the drop-down box.

Note
Only the models supported by the currently selected PortaCount Fit Tester Driver
Module will be shown in the drop-down list.

2 Select the protocol you want as your default protocol from the Protocol Name drop-down
box or begin typing the protocol name in the field and it will be displayed. (Records in the
Protocol Table are listed in alphabetical order.)

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3 Click Select and confirm that you want this protocol to be the default protocol. The chosen
exercise protocol will remain the default protocol until you change it.

Note
FitPro+ software automatically installs protocols into each database when the database
is created, so the fit test protocol you need is probably already available. If you need to
add a new protocol, first verify the Model Name corresponds to the PortaCount Fit Tester
and filter efficiency that you want to test. Next click New and enter information for a new
protocol in the fields of the dialog box. You can also change information for any existing
protocol by editing these fields.
Each protocol must have a unique name. The protocol name field cannot have a
comma(,). If you enter a comma in this field, a message is displayed and the comma is
removed.

4 Click Save to update or save the protocol record. If no changes have been made to the
dialog, Save is not active.
5 To close the dialog, click Exit.

The following table describes each button or field in the Edit Protocol Table dialog box.

Button or Field Name Description

Delete Deletes the displayed record. A warning message first appears,
asking you to verify the delete action. If you click Yes, the record is
deleted permanently.
Exercise Name Lists all the exercises in the protocol (up to 12 exercises). 25
character limit. Required field. An empty field will cause errors,
unless the field is at the end of the list of exercise names.
Exclude Check the box next to the Exercise Name if you want to exclude it
when calculating the fit factor. This exercise then is essentially a
“time-out.” It is typically used for the OSHA 29CFR1910.134
grimace exercise. Do not exclude exercises unless you are
absolutely certain they are not required for the overall fit factor
result.
Note: When an exercise is excluded, the value stored as the mask
sample time becomes the time used for the entire exercise.
No actual measurement is made.
Exit Closes the dialog box. If a new record was added or field was
changed, you are prompted to save or discard changes.
Model Name Select the model of the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester being used such
as: 8020M, 8030, 8038_N99 or 8038_N95.
New Opens a blank record so you can enter a new protocol record in
the database.
Next Test Due In _ Number of months before the next fit test is due. This defaults to
months 12 months, although you can change it since some regulations call
for 6 or 24 months. Consult the applicable regulations for additional
information. Valid range is from 1 to 99. Required field.

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Button or Field Name Description
Protocol Name The exercise protocol you are currently using.
Click the arrow to the right of the Protocol Name field to display a
list of all the protocol records in the database. Select a new record
or leave the current record information in the dialog box.
Sample Timing Select View/Edit to display the Sample Timing for PortaCount
(alone) dialog box. This box sets the Mask Sample Times, Mask
Purge Time, Ambient Sample Time, and Ambient Purge Time. Do
not change these values.
Save Saves the current information. If a new record was created, the
record is added to the database. If an existing record was modified,
the information is changed in the database.
Select Click this button to make the current protocol the default protocol.
Note: When setting the default protocol, verify the protocol Model
Name is consistent with the PortaCount Fit Tester you
intend to use.
Terminate fit test when If the protocol requires all exercises to pass, check this box. Most
fit factor for any exercise regulations allow an exercise to fail as long as the overall fit factor
fails passes. Default is unchecked.

Note: There is a separate option which terminates a fit test early if

the overall fit factor becomes unachievable. Refer to the
Global FitPro+ Options dialog box in Chapter 1.

Change Active (Link)

Select Database | Change Active to change or view the active database link you are using for fit
tests. You can also create a new database link or a new database

When you select Database | Change Active, a list of the available database links is displayed.
To change the active database link simply select the new database link from the displayed list.

At the end of the list of available links is an option to add a new link. Use <New Link...> to link a
database not listed or create a new database. You can link to an Access database or an MS SQL
database. See Manage Database Links below.

Manage Database Links

Databases are accessed by creating “links” to database files or server instances. These links add
convenience because once they are established, the details of the link (backing file, server
address, etc.) are remembered and selecting a database is quick and easy.

Select Database | Manage Database Links to create (add) a new link to an existing database,
create a new database and link to it, remove an existing link, or delete both the link and the
database file which backs it.

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To link to an existing Access database or create a new Access database:
1. Select Database | Manage Database Links | Create New Link. The Create New Link dialog
box appears.

2. Select Access Database from the drop-down list (this is the default database type). Options
are Access Database and MS SQL Database.
3. Click New Link. The Create New Link dialog appears.

4. Enter a link name. This can be any name you choose. It will become the link name for this
database that appears in the Database | Change Active list and other places. It does not
alter the database Filename. If you leave this field blank and browse to the file you want to
link to, the database filename will become the Link name.

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5. Click Browse and navigate to the folder that contains the Microsoft® Access® database you
want to link to. To create a new database, navigate to the folder in which you want the
database to be stored.

6. To create a new database, enter a file name in the blank File Name field and click Open. To
select an existing database, select the file using the mouse and verify that the file name
appears in the File Name field, and then click Open. The Create Database Link dialog box is
redisplayed with the Link Name and Database File fields completed.
7. Click Save. If you created a new database you will be asked to verify that was what you
wanted to do. Click Yes and the database will be created and added to the list of links. It will
automatically become the active database. If you selected an existing file, you will be asked
to verify that was what you wanted to do. Click Yes and the database will be added to the list
of links and become the active database. Now that a link is created, you can easily select this
database by its link name without browsing to a file or server each time.

To Link to an existing FitPro v2 MS SQL database or create a new MS SQL database on an

existing FitPro v2 server instance:
1. Select Database | Manage Database Links | Create New Link. The Create New Link dialog
box appears.

2. Select MS SQL Database from the drop-down list. Options are Access Database and
MS SQL Database.

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3. Click New Link. The Link to MS SQL Database dialog appears.

4. Enter a Link Name. This can be any name you choose. It will become the link name for this
database that appears in the Database | Change Active list and other places. It does not
alter the database name.
5. Click Search for Servers. If there is an SQL server running on your computer or available on
your network, they will appear in the Server list. Use the drop-down arrow to select the
desired server.
Note: You can also type in a specific Server name and Instance supplied to you by a
system administrator.
6. For existing FitPro v2 software databases, select FitPro Login under the Security options
(unless otherwise instructed by a database administrator in your organization).
7. Click Search for Databases and select the database you want to link to. If you are creating a
new database you must fill in this field with the name that you want to use for the backing
SQL database.
8. Click Create New Link and the database will be added to the list of links and become the
active database. Now that a link is created, you can easily select this database by its link
name without browsing to a file or server each time. Alternatively, you can click Create New
Database and a new SQL database will be created. The database will be added to the list of
links and it will become the active database.

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To remove a link to a database or to delete the database backing file:
1. Select Database | Manage Database Links | Remove Link. The Remove Link dialog box
opens.

2. Select the name of the link you want to remove from the Link Name box using the drop-down
arrow.

Note
You cannot delete the active database link. You cannot delete the backing file of an SQL
database.

3. Select Delete Link Only (deletes the link but retains the database) or Delete Link and
Database Backing File.

Note
“Delete Link and Database Backing File,” deletes both the link and the database.

4. Click Delete. You will be required to verify your action.

Data Record Tools

The Data Record Tools feature includes a powerful tool set that allows you to manipulate records
quickly and easily with a single interface. Operations that can be performed with the Data Record
Tools include:
 Import and export XML files for Flash Drive Exchange. This is commonly used to prepare and
export People, Respirator, and Protocol information to be used with a stand-alone
PortaCount Fit Tester, and its import test data after performing a series of fit tests.
 Export records to a delimited text file for import into third party applications such as
Microsoft® Excel® software.
 Copy records from one database to another
 Merge databases
 Split a database
 Delete records from a database

The Data Records Tool dialog is shown in the figure below. Generally speaking, there are four
steps to most operations.
1. Select a source database. This can be Access, SQL, or an XML file.

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2. Select Record types to include.
3. Optionally filter the records. See Advanced Record Selection and Filtering for details.
4. Select a destination for the records. This can be another database, a text file, an XML file on
a flash drive. It can also be deletion of the records.

Flash Drive Database Exchange

This function lets you export the FitPro+ software database to a flash drive so you can operate
the PortaCount Fit Tester in Stand-alone and save the fit test data to a flash drive. Once fit testing
is complete, you can import the fit test data into the FitPro+ software database.

On the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester, data is stored on a flash drive in XML format. The exchange
function copies records from FitPro+ databases into the XML (the data format used by
PortaCount Pro Fit Tester). It is recommended that you verify the data after it is exported.

Data Record Tools has two sections—one for exporting data and one for importing data. The
fields and buttons for each portion of the dialog are described in the following subsections.

The flash drive XML database is limited in size to 1 MB. 1 MB is equal to approximately 420
People Records and 420 Fit Test Records. You can minimize the size of the XML database by
exporting only specific records, such as only those people who will be fit tested that day.

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Export a FitPro+ Database to the Flash Drive (XML Database)
1. Insert a flash drive in an available USB port on your personal computer.
2. Select Database | Data Record Tools.
3. In the Record Source section, select the Database tab, and then select the database from
which you want to export records. By default, FitPro+ software selects the current active
database as the source database. Exporting a database does not delete or modify the
original database file in any way.
4. Under Records to include select three record types: People, Respirator, and Protocol. You
can optionally filter these records to create a smaller XML file. Refer to Advanced Record
Selection and Filtering.

Notes
Inactive records are automatically excluded from the flash drive export.
You must select People, Respirator, and Protocol under Records to include before the
Export button will become enabled. Only those record types will be exported to the
Flash Drive file even if other types are selected.

5. In the Record Destination section on the bottom section of the screen, click on the Flash
Drive tab. Browse to select the XML file on the Flash Drive that you want to export data to.
(You may need to create a new filename.). A message indicates success or failure.
6. After you have selected a Source Database and a Destination XML file, click Export button
to perform the operation.
7. Eject the flash drive from the computer and insert it in an available USB port on the
PortaCount Pro Fit Tester. Verify People, Respirator, and Protocol records exist using the
PortaCount touch screen.

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8. Refer to the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester Operation and Service Manual for further
information.

Import a Flash Drive Database into a FitPro+ Software Database

This feature imports any new People, Respirator, and Protocol data. It also imports any Fit Test
and Daily Check data added when the file was used on the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester in Stand-
Alone mode.
1. Remove the flash drive from the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester and insert it in an available USB
port on your computer.
2. Select Database | Data Record. Select the Record Source tab called Flash Drive.
3. Use the Select Source XML file field and the down arrow or Browse to display the name of
the database (xxx.xml) on the Flash Drive you want to import to FitPro+ software. Generally,
this is the same XML file you initially exported to the Flash Drive, but you can select a
different filename. Importing a database does not delete or modify the Flash Drive database
file in any way.

Caution
Importing data from Flash Drive to FitPro+ software will modify the
destination database by adding new records or updating existing records.

4. Use the Select Destination Database field and the down arrow or Browse to display the
FitPro+ Access or SQL database link that you want to import data to.. Generally, this is the
same database file you initially used to export to the Flash Drive, but you can import the data
to any database or create a new database filename.
5. When the correct database file and XML files are displayed, click Import. A message
indicates success or failure.
6. Select Database | Edit | People Table to verify the records were imported successfully.

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Export
FitPro+ data can be exported to delimited text file format.
To export (transfer) data to programs that cannot read Microsoft® Access® format, select
Database | Data Record Tools.

1. In the Record Source section select the Database tab and select the Source database (the
database from which you want to export records). By default, FitPro+ software selects the
current active database as the source database. Exporting a database does not delete or
modify the original database in any way. Under Records to include select any of the record
types that you wish to export. You can optionally filter these records. Refer to Advanced
Record Selection and Filtering.
2. In the Record Destination section, select the Text File tab. By default, the Destination
filename is automatically created reflecting the source database name and record type. To
select a different file, click Browse and find or create a new filename. (The file extension is
added for you.).

WARNING
If you select the name of an existing file, the file will be overwritten.

3. Select a Column delimiter and Text encoding. The delimiter can be Comma, Tab, or Custom.
A CSV file is a text file with each record from the table on one line. Each data item is
enclosed in quotation marks (“) and delimited with a comma (,).

Note
® ®
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software can open a comma delimited file.

4. Use Record type to export to select which table you want to export data from. This selection
is limited by the Record types you chose to include from the Destination source. You can only
export one table at a time, but automatic file naming makes exporting a group of record files
very easy.

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5. Click Export to execute this function. The data is copied from the source database to the
destination file and a message appears verifying the operation.

Database Copy/Merge/Move
1. To create a copy of a database select Database | Data Record Tools.
2. In the Record Source section, select the Database tab and the Source Database from which
you want to copy records. By default, FitPro+ software selects the current active database as
the source database. Copying a database does not delete or modify the original database in
any way.
3. Under Records to include select all of the record types available. You can optionally filter
these records. Refer to Advanced Record Selection and Filtering.
4. To perform a Copy operation, in the Record Destination section, select the Database tab.
From the Destination Database list, select <New…> to create a new database. To perform a
Merge operation, select an existing database that you want to merge the Source Database
into.

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5. You have the option to Select Overwrite duplicate records. By default this option is
unchecked. You must check it to copy the user configuration file. Select Overwrite duplicate
records whenever you want to update records in the destination database with updated
information from the source database.

6. If you want the records to be moved from the source to the destination database then you
must delete the same records out of the Source database. Do not change the source
database or the filter criteria. Under Record destination, select the Delete tab. Select
Delete to delete the selected records out of the Source database.

Backup and Restore

FitPro+ software automatically creates a backup copy of your active Access® database whenever
you close the FitPro+ program. The backup file is located in the same folder as the database
backing file. Up to five files will be kept. For example Default_1.bak is the most recent backup of
the Default database. The automatic backup is useful in case the current database becomes
corrupted or is deleted by mistake. You can also use the Copy function in Data Record Tools to
create a copy of your database manually. To restore the backup file follow these steps:
1. When selecting the Source database, select <New link> and browse to the folder. Set the
file type to Backup files (*.bak).
2. Under Record to include, select all records. Accept the default All Records filter.
3. For the destination database, select New Database.
4. Click on Copy.

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Delete
The Delete function lets you delete records from a database.

WARNING
The Delete function does not provide any data validation or undo function. Any
changes you make are immediately made in the Source database. It is
recommended that you back up the data before deleting it.

1. To delete records select Database | Data Record Tools.

2. In the Record Source section select Source database and select the database from which
you want to delete records.
3. Under Records to include select any of the record types that you wish to delete. You can
optionally filter these records. Refer to Advanced Record Selection and Filtering.
4. In the Record Destination section select the Delete tab.
5. Select Delete to perform the operation. You will need to confirm the operation twice before
the records are deleted.

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Advanced Record Selection and Filtering
Data Record Tools allows you to define which records you want to manage in your Source
database. First decide which records to work with by selecting the check boxes under “Records
to include….” Options are People, Respirator, Protocol, Fit Test, Daily Check, and User
Configuration.

For each record type that you select (except User Configuration) a tab appears in the Filter
region. On each tab is a “Saved Selection Filter” drop-down box. There are pre-programmed
filters for each tab which cannot be edited or deleted. The default filter is called All Records. Use
the All Records filter if you want to include all the records from the Source database table.

To further filter the record table, you can set up a user-defined filter with the procedure described
below. To delete a user-defined filter, select the filter from the “Saved selection filters" box and
click Delete Filter.
1. Click in the first line of the Field column. A drop-down box displays all the fields in the
selected record type. Descriptions of these fields are provided in Editing Record Tables.
Select the field that you would like to include in the filter.
2. Click in the Comparison column and select an operator. The available operators are shown in
the table below.
3. Click in the Value column and select a value. Typically the values are text-based and the
comparisons are alphabetical. Even if a field holds a number (i.e., ID Number), the
comparison will be alphabetical, so, ”123” will be considered less than “23” because
alphabetically, a “1” character will come before the “2” character. There are a few fields that
are Date/Time values and some that are True/False.

Application of Operators and Values

Comparison Operator Usage
Is equal to / Is not equal to Use these comparison operators when you know the exact value.
Some common examples include:
 Boolean fields such as the N95 field in the Daily check
records or the Inactive field in the People record. Here the
Values are True or False.
 Date fields where the Value can be selected from a calendar.
 Fields with blank values. You can use the “equal to”
Comparison and leave the value field blank. That will match
all records that have a blank value in the selected Field.
Conversely, to find all records non-blank values in the
selected Field, use the “is not equal to” Comparison and
leave the Value field blank.

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Application of Operators and Values
Comparison Operator Usage
Is greater than / Is less than / These comparison operators are good choices when working
Is greater than or equal to / with Date ranges.
Is less than or equal to
Starts with Use this comparison operator when working with complex pattern
matching. In its simplest tasks, it can be used to find records with
field values starting with a specific letter or string of letters.
For more advanced pattern matching, additional wildcard
characters can be used. Common examples include:
 Place a percent symbol (%) at the beginning of the Value
entry to match a string of characters in the middle of a word.
 The underscore character (_) will match any single character
 A list of characters of a range of characters can be selected
by placing them within brackets ([]), i.e. “[a,c,g]” (matches
fields starting with a, c, or g) and “[a-d]” (matches fields
starting with a, b, c or d).
 Adding an exclamation mark (!) inside brackets ([]) will find
all values that do not match the given character string

4. Optionally, you can click in the Logic column to create an additional filter criteria. Options are
AND or OR. Selecting either value will add another line and you can build another logic
criterion. Although it is possible to use both AND and OR in a single filter, it is seldom useful.
For best results create filters using either AND or OR.
5. When selecting filter criteria, verify the results by clicking Preview Selection. The Preview
Table will display a sample of the records. Underneath the Record table is a summary of the
number of records resulting from the filter.

6. When you are done building your filter criteria, you may want to save the filter so that you can
reuse it. Type a name for in it the “Saved selection filters” box. Select the Save Filter
button.

Split a Database
It is sometimes useful to split up a database when it is too large to manage or the FitPro+
software performs database functions slowly. You can split up the database by any convenient
criteria. This example will show how to split fit test and daily check records by date.
1. By default, the active database is selected as the Source Database. To split a different
database, click Browse to find the database you want to split.
2. Under Record to include select all records.
3. On the Fit Test tab select Test Date for the filter Field. Select is less than for the
Comparison Operator. Select a date for the Value. Select Preview Selection and verify the
records selected by the filter.

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4. On the Daily check tab select Test Date for the Field. Select is less than for the Comparison
Operator. Select a date for the Value. Select Preview Selection and verify the records
selected by the filter.
5. Do not filter any of the other record types.
6. For Destination database select New Link from the drop-down list. Create a new database.

7. Select Overwrite duplicate records.

8. Select Copy and wait for Copy status to complete. Confirm the copy completes.

9. Next prepare to delete the records out of the Source database. Under “Records to include”
unselect People, Respirator, Protocol, and User configuration. Only fit test records and
daily check records should be selected. Do not change the Source database or the filters.
Under Record destination, select the Delete tab. Select Delete to delete the selected
records out of the Source database.

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CHAPTER 5

Create, Modify, and Print Reports

The report function lets you view data in a report (tabular) format. FitPro+ software provides eight
pre-defined reports and the option of creating many custom reports.

The pre-defined reports are:

 People Report
 Respirator Report
 Next Due Report
 Past Due Report
 Daily Checks Report
 Fit Test Report
 Fit Test Card
 Multi-Respirator Fit Test Card
 Custom Report

The pre-defined reports are the most commonly used. They can be modified to some extent to
accommodate user criteria.

The custom reports let you select a unique report name, select the database table, fields that
should appear in the report, data selection criteria, fields to sort data, and the order of fields in
report.

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To access the reports function:

1. Select Report | Select Report or click . The Report Selection dialog appears. The name
of the database file used for the reports is shown in the Report Details window. By default,
this is the active database. Click Select Database to choose another database. The reports
that are available are shown in the Report List window. Click on a report name in this list
and the number of records for that report is shown in the Report Details window.

The following table describes the fields and buttons in the Report Selection dialog.

Button or Field Name Description

Create New Report Create a custom report using the Report Wizard (see below). The
wizard lets you select the type of data and its presentation in the
report.
Delete Report Active only when you have selected a custom report. Click it to
remove all information about the report. The pre-defined reports
cannot be deleted.
Exit Closes the dialog box.

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Button or Field Name Description
Modify Report Displays dialogs that let you modify the report highlighted in the
Report List window. You can change the filter used to select
records and the sorting order of the records.
Report List The names of the pre-defined and custom reports (if there are
any).
Report Details Shows the report database (link) and number of records contained
in the report highlighted in the Report List window. The number of
records changes depending on the database file and the report
selected.
Select Database Opens a dialog box that lets you choose another database for
report purposes.
Note: Selecting another database in this dialog box does not
change the active database used for fit testing.
View Report Displays the report. In the case of fit test reports and fit test cards,
displays the first report in the set. Click  to view the next report in
the set. Click  to view the previous report in the set. Use the
magnifier to zoom in or out on the report. Click Exit to return to the
Select Report dialog. Click Print to print the report. Click Print
Setup to view page settings. Refer to FitPro+ Software Printing
later in this chapter for further details.

The Report Wizard

The Report Wizard guides you through the process of modifying a pre-defined report and the
creation or modification of custom reports. You can start the Report Wizard by selecting Custom
Report in the Report List and then clicking Modify Report. If you are modifying an existing report,
the Wizard will skip to step 4 below. The first three steps occur only when you create a new
custom report.
1. Report Title
Enter a name for the report then click Next>>.

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2. Select Database Table
Lists the record tables in the database that you can select to generate reports. Click the
name to select the corresponding table then click Next>>.

3. Select Fields to Include in Report

Displays all available fields from the selected record table in the Available Fields column.
(Example below shows the dialog box when 'Fit Test' is selected.)

a. To add fields to the report, select the field you want to use and then click Add. The field
appears in the Selected fields list (filled top to bottom).
b. To remove a field from the Selected fields column, select it and then click Remove.
c. To rearrange the order of the fields, click on the down arrow for the column and then
select the field you want for that column.
d. Click Next>> when finished.

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4. Criteria to Select Records
The Criteria to Select Records dialog lets you select the records you want to appear in the
report.

a. To include all records in the report, click All records.

b. To include selected records only, click Selected records and then choose the field you
want to use for filtering in #1 Select Records. You can select criteria such as Company,
Last Name, etc.
c. Then select the filtering operation, such as “equal to” or “greater than.”
d. And finally, the specific filter criteria, such as true/false. You can include a second criteria
by clicking AND or OR and completing the #2 Select Records section.
e. Click NONE to use no second criteria.
f. Click OR to select records that satisfy the first or second criteria.
g. Click AND to select records that satisfy the first criteria and the second criteria.
h. When finished selecting criteria, click Next>> to continue.

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5. Select Fields to use for Sorting
This dialog lets you select a set of fields on which to sort the records. The order of the fields
in this column determines the sort order of the fields in your report.

a. To add a field for sorting, highlight the field name in the Available fields column and
click Add. You can add up to four fields for sorting. Any fields you add to the list appear
in the Selected fields column.
b. To remove sort fields, highlight them in the Selected fields column and click Remove.
The name moves back to the Available fields column and is not used for sorting.
c. Click Next>> to continue.
d. On the last dialog of the wizard, clicking Next>> will cause the wizard to save the report
settings and close. The new Report will appear in the report list.
e. Clicking Exit will cause the Wizard to close without saving the new report.
Note: For more information and examples on creating and modifying custom reports refer
to the RESFT305: Reports: Modification & Creation instructional course located at
the PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website: www.tsi.com/pcacademy

FitPro+ Software Printing

You can select and save default report and card print settings such as printer selection, page
orientation, and margins. Select menu File | Report Print Settings or File | Card Print Settings
to display the Page Setup dialog to set those defaults. If you have elected to automatically print
Fit Test reports on the Global FitPro+ Options form, at the end of a Fit Test the report will be
printed automatically from the selected report printer. If you have also elected to print a Fit Test
card, a Fit Test card will be printed automatically from the selected card printer.

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Single Fit Test Report
When you select Report | Single Fit Test ... the “Edit Fit Test Table” dialog appears (see Edit or
View the Fit Test Table in Chapter 4 for a description of the dialog box. To print a single Fit Test
report, select the person who’s Fit Test you want to print and click Print Report. The report is
sent to the default printer. You can also print a Fit Test card by clicking Print Card.

Removable Fit Test Card Options

Each Single Fit Test Report is printed with a Fit Test card at the bottom of the report unless you
uncheck the 'Show card on fit test report' option on the Global Fit Options dialog (see Global
FitPro+ Options in Chapter 1.

TSI sell Stock Card Forms which come with a thin plastic punch-out card so that this fit test card
can easily be removed (P/N 803X-CRDFRM). The stock card forms sold through TSI are
compatible with most commercially available ink-jet and laser printers, though a laser printer is
recommended. The Company Name field located at the bottom of the Removable Fit Test Card
can be customized through the Fit Test Card Options dialog in the FitPro+ software:
1. Select Setup | Global Fit Test Options.
2. Click Fit Test Card Options.
3. Enter the company name if desired. No other portion of the fit test card dialog affects the fit
test report. Margins must be managed through File | Report Print settings. Refer to
Chapter 3 - Report Print Settings for more details.

The following page shows an example of the Single Fit Test report with the Fit Test card enabled.

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CHAPTER 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter lists a series of symptoms, their possible causes and recommended solutions for
problems encountered when using FitPro+ software. Additional information on using the
PortaCount Pro Fit Tester may be found in the Operation Manual.

Symptom Possible Causes Solution

When a Connectivity The Device Drivers will be installed during the software
PortaCount Fit issue between installation process as described in Chapter 1.
Tester is plugged PortaCount Fit
into your Tester and If there are any issues with the Device Driver
computer, a computer – NDIS installation refer to the RESFT 201: PortaCount Pro-to-
message drivers are not PC Communications instructional course located at the
appears from installed. PortaCount Academy Online Training Center website;
your operating www.tsi.com/pcacademy.
system similar to:
“Windows® has
detected new
hardware” and
you are asked to
install drivers.
Windows® Connectivity 1. Verify whether your USB hub requires a driver; if it
operating system issue between does, install it.
shows that a USB hub and
USB device is not computer. 2. Power all PortaCount Fit Testers down.
recognized when 3. Plug hub in. Verify the computer recognizes the
the hub is hub.
plugged in.
4. Power all the PortaCount Fit Testers up and
reconnect them to the hub.
FitPro+ software USB connectivity 1. Verify the PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen is set
does not show a issue to the main Activities menu.
connection to all or
PortaCount Fit 2. Reseat all USB connections.
Testers or the PortaCount Fit
Tester is not in 3. Reselect the Connectivity button .
Connectivity icon
displays a broken External Control 4. Reboot the PortaCount Fit Tester that is not
connection. Mode. connecting.

USB Hub has all Connectivity Reboot computer.

LED’s flashing on issue between
and off. the hub and
computer.

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Symptom Possible Causes Solution
Message “To use PortaCount Fit 1. Use the PortaCount Fit Tester touch screen to
the PortaCount Tester is busy return the PortaCount Fit Tester to the main
Fit Tester with an operation Activities menu. Then reinitiate External Control
remotely, unlock initiated from the
Mode by using the connectivity button on FitPro+
the instrument” PortaCount touch
screen software.
or
2. Reboot the PortaCount Fit Tester.
Note: FitPro+ software will be unable to lock the
Model 8020M while a measurement is
underway. Use the 8020M keypad to return the
instrument to the “Fit Test” idle screen.

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APPENDIX A

Printing Fit Test Cards with an ID

Card Printer

ID Card Printer Setup

TSI Incorporated does not guarantee that the FitPro+ fit test card printing features will function
properly with each of the wide variety of ID card printers available on the market. Use of an ID
card printer other than the models recommended by TSI is done at your own risk. TSI believes
that FitPro+ card printing features will work with most Windows-compatible ID card printers, and
recommends using the Fargo Persona C30e, DCT1000, C50 or comparable printer. Most card
printer manufacturers will provide the necessary print settings with their product.

For Card Printer Supplies and Specifications please refer to the Card Printer manufacturer.

Refer to the installation and setup instructions provided by the Card Printer manufacturer.

FitPro+ software does not support color printing, be sure that the proper printer ribbon type has
been selected under the printer settings. TSI recommends using the Fargo card printers with
“K - Premium Resin” black only ribbon.

Configuring FitPro+ Software to Print with an ID

Card Printer
1. Start FitPro+ software on your computer. Select Setup | Global FitPro+ Options.
2. From the Global FitPro+ Options dialog, click Fit Test Card Options. The Fit test card
options dialog appears.

Note
The first time you do this, you will get an Install Card Printer dialog message. Read and
follow the directions in that message and click OK.

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3. Enter your company name. Text entered in this field will appear in Fit Test cards printed
with an ID card printer. It will also appear in the removable card printed at the bottom of Fit
Test reports.
4. If you want to print a card at the completion of every test, you can select Automatically
print… This option is disabled by default. Alternatively, Fit test cards can be printed at any
time from the Edit Fit Test Table dialog described in Chapter 4. Fit test cards can only be
printed one at a time. There is no batch printing function. Automatic card printing does not
affect Automatic report printing. Refer to Chapter 3 to set up automatic report printing.
5. In order to select the card printer and configure the card layout, click Change Settings. The
Report Preview dialog appears. These settings only affect Fit Test cards printed with an ID
printer. They do not affect Fit test reports. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on printing Fit test
reports.
6. Click the Page Setup button, and use the Assigned Card Printer drop-down box to select
the card printer you have connected.

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7. Click Card Printer Settings. This opens the Page Setup dialog.

 Select the card size from the Paper | Size list.

 Select Landscape for orientation and select margins.
 Click OK button.
8. Card printing should now be functional. To print a test card, click Print button on the Report
Preview dialog. You should see a print confirmation window pop up briefly and a sample
card should print.

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APPENDIX B

Using the PortaCount Emulator

FitPro+™ software includes a PortaCount Emulator module allowing you to gain familiarity with
how FitPro+ software operates without connecting to an actual device or tying up personnel to
perform practice fit tests. With the emulator, you can train and familiarize yourself with FitPro+
software operations and experience common fit test issues you might encounter when performing
actual fit tests.

Note
You cannot perform Daily Checks or show Real-time fit Factors with the PortaCount
Emulator.

1. To start the Emulator, click Setup | PortaCount Communications or click the USB icon .
The Select PortaCount Module dialog opens.

2. Select PortaCount Emulator Fit Test Driver from the PortaCount Module Type drop-down
box and click Select. The PortaCount Emulator Config dialog box opens.

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3. Select the number of PortaCount Fit Testers you want to emulate (1 to 4) and the model
number (8030 or 8038), and click OK. An emulator dialog box appears for each of the
PortaCount Fit Testers and you will see a dialog indicating the number of emulators that
includes their serial numbers.

To verify the number of emulators, hover the pointer over the Connectivity icon . You can
change the number of emulators you are using at any time.

4. Select a Fit Test Condition for each of the PortaCount Fit Tester emulators (you can select
only one condition for each emulator). You can change the conditions when desired.

Note
On a fit test report, the serial number of the Emulator always has the form
"803x_EMU_n," where x is 0 or 8 (indicating model 8030 or 8038) and n is the number of
the emulator (1 to 4). Fit tests performed using the Emulator module are not saved to
the database.

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APPENDIX C

Using Multiple Fit Testers

Note
The use of multiple PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers with one computer is not
supported for Models 8020, 8020M, or 8028.

A single installation of FitPro+™ software can connect to up to four Model 8030 or Model 8038
PortaCount Pro® Fit Testers and perform synchronized fit testing on up to four test subjects at the
same time. Operation with multiple instruments is very similar to operation with a single
instrument. This section describes differences you will encounter when running multiple fit testers
simultaneously. Please review this section before connecting multiple devices or performing any
operations with more than one fit tester.

Setting up Multiple PortaCount Fit Testers

A 4-port USB hub is recommended to facilitate the connection of multiple PortaCount Pro Fit
Tester connections to the personal computer. Many commercial hubs are available. Some
require power and installation of drivers. Refer to the USB hub manufacturer directions for
details. When performing fit tests with multiple PortaCount Fit Testers, they must all be of the
same model. For instance, if one PortaCount Model 8030 Fit Tester and three Model 8038 Fit
Testers are connected, FitPro+ software will recognize only one model. Set up multiple
PortaCount Fit Testers as follows:
1. Start each of the PortaCount
Fit Testers. Refer to Start
the PortaCount Pro Fit
Tester in Chapter 2 and the
PortaCount Pro/Pro+
Operators Manual for
detailed instructions on
setup.
2. Wait for the TSI Splash
screen to end and the main
Activities menu to appear on
each of the PortaCount Fit
Testers.
3. Plug USB cables from each
PortaCount Fit Tester to a
USB hub and then connect
the hub to your computer.
Supply power to the USB
hub if it requires it.

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 Note
If this is the first time you have attached the PortaCount Pro Fit Tester to your computer,
you may be informed that Windows® has detected new hardware and you are asked to
install drivers. Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting.

Start FitPro+ Software and Check the Connectivity of all

Devices
1. Launch the FitPro+ software on your personal computer.
2. On the main FitPro+ software display, select the USB icon and select PortaCount
8030/8038 Fit Test Driver.
3. When more than one PortaCount Fit Tester is
connected, a pop-up (see figure) will indicate the
numbering scheme for the PortaCount Fit Testers.
The order may be changed by clicking on the up
or down arrow next to the serial number. For
example, you might want to order them left to right
according to the operator's position. This will be
helpful in identifying units during the daily check
and fit tests.

Note: If using a PortaCount Fit Tester with version 2.9 firmware or greater, a lock screen
should appear on the PortaCount Fit Tester display. Older firmware will not show the
lock screen. This lock screen indicates the PortaCount Fit Tester number which
makes it easy to coordinate the instruments.

4. Hover the pointer over the Connectivity icon . It should display the serial number for each
of the PortaCount Fit Testers connected.

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Fit Testing
A new “dashboard” style Fit Test interface gathers all fit test data entries on a single screen for
more efficient testing. The fit test screen adjusts scale according to the number of PortaCount Fit
Testers that are connected. Person 1 corresponds to PortaCount 1, Person 2 to PortaCount 2
and so on.

The fields can generally be filled out as normal. However, for those users operating the model
8038, all test subjects must use a respirator of similar efficiency (N95 or N99). A Mixture of N95
and N99 respirators cannot be tested at the same time because the protocol timings vary.

After filling in the fields, press Start. The Test status and results and PortaCount Fit Tester Status
are all reported independently of one another. If a fit test fails, the tests may terminate
independently of one another if “Terminate early” was selected in Global FitPro+ Options in
Chapter 1. The Print button prints all tests (one per page).

If preferred, or if you have minimal screen resolution, you can switch from the vertical layout
displayed above to a horizontal layout by going to the Global FitPro+ Options menu. Refer to
Chapter 1 - Global FitPro+ Options section for more information.

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Perform Daily Checks
1. When more than one PortaCount Fit Tester is connected, the daily check screen will allow
each of them to be selected independently.
Note: If N95 is enabled, it will be enabled for all of the devices.
2. Select all PortaCount Fit Testers due for daily check.
3. Daily checks are performed serially. The first PortaCount Fit Tester to be checked will be
displayed above the instruction field in the upper-right-hand corner. Follow the displayed
instructions for this PortaCount Fit Tester.

4. Click Start.

5. As the test progresses, status messages and additional instructions will be displayed for this
unit. When the test completes, the next PortaCount Fit Tester to be checked will be displayed
above the instruction field.

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Monitor Real-Time Fit Factors
When multiple PortaCount Fit Testers are connected to FitPro+ software, the real-time screen will
scale to show information from all units. In the upper-right corner is status and concentration
information gathered from each PortaCount Fit Tester. The graph displays a colored line
representing the fit factor of each test subject. Concentration check can be enabled to show
concentration readings on all instruments at the same time. Refer to Chapter 3 - Real Time.

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72 Appendix C
APPENDIX D

Using FitPro+ Software with Models 8020 ,

8020M, and 8028

This appendix provides information for the users of PortaCount® Respirator Fit Tester Models
8020 and 8028 which were previously supported with FitPlus™ v3 software. This appendix also
applies to Model 8020M Fit Testers manufactured after 2014.

Note
“Model 8028” refers to a combination of the model 8020 with the addition of the N95
Companion, model 8095, where these two units are connected during operations.

Setup
1. Turn on the PortaCount Plus Fit Tester. In the case of the 8020, 8028, or 8020M
manufactured before 2014, connect it to your personal computer using a direct COM port
connection or USB to serial converter. In the case of the 8020M manufactured after 2014,
connect it to your personal computer using a USB cable; do not use the data port.
2. Launch FitPro+™ software.
Select Setup | PortaCount
communication.
For the PortaCount Fit Tester
Module type select PortaCount
8020/8028 Fit Test Driver or
PortaCount 8020M Fit Test
Driver.
You will be prompted to
configure the COM port.
3. The Test button will confirm that
you have a connection on the
selected COM port. If you do not
know which COM port you are
using, try the Search function
and the computer will attempt to
find the PortaCount Fit Tester on
the available COM ports.

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4. Click Save.
Informative messages about the COM port and
PortaCount Fit Tester configuration will be
shown. You will also be notified whether the Fit
Tester configuration that you are using is
configured to test N95 or N99 respirators. If you
wish to test N95 respirators, first connect the
N95-Companion to your model 8020 and restart
FitPro+ software.

Operations
Operations such as Fit Testing, Daily Checks, and monitoring Real-time Fit factors are similar
between PortaCount models 8020, 8020M, 8028, 8030, and 8038. Refer to Chapters 2 and 3 for
further details of these functions. Differences are described below:
 Low alcohol warnings are not supported with the Model 8020 or Model 8028.
 During the Daily Check, a classifier check will not be performed on the Model 8028.
 The N95 checkbox will be unavailable for any function. Unlike the Model 8038, the
Model 8028 cannot switch automatically between N95 and N99 respirator testing. The
instrument must be reconfigured first as described above.

Note
FitPro+ software does not support multiple simultaneous fit tests to be run with
Model 8020, 8020M, or 8028.

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INDEX

A criteria to select records, 53, 55 edit fit test table dialog, 32

custom, 32 edit people, 12
about FitPro+ software, 23 custom field names, 8 edit people table, 12, 27
about this manual, v custom reports, 51 edit protocol table, 33
access database, 36 customizing fit test card, 57 edit record tables, 27
activities menu, 10 edit respirator table, 29
add fields in report, 54 D exchange database, 26
add new person, 12 exclude, 34
daily check results report, 51
Adobe Acrobat Reader, 23 exercise name, 34
daily check settings, 20
advanced edit/delete, 46 exit, 17, 28, 30, 32, 34, 52
daily checks, 10
advanced record selection and exit fit testing, 13
performing, 19
filtering, 47 export, 43
daily checks on multiple PortaCount
ambient concentration, 19 export data, 43
fit testers, 70
apply custom names, 32 export records to a text file, 39
data record, 42
approval field, 29
data record tools, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46
assigned card printer, 62
database F
auto description field, 29
backup, 45 Fargo card printer, 61
automatic print, 6
change active list, 36 file menu, 16
automatic save, 5
copy, 44 ID card print settings, 17
automatic termination, 6
data record, 42 report print settings, 16
available fields, 54, 56
data record tools, 41, 43, 44, 46 filter efficiency, 30
B edit first name, 32
people table, 42 first name field, 28
backup database, 45 manage database link, 36 fit factor, 18
manage links, 35 fit factor pass level, 30
C merge, 44 fit factors
card printer settings, 63 move, 44 monitoring, 71
change active database, 6 restore, 45 fit test, 17
change active link, 35 database exchange, 26 fit test card, 51
change global FitPro+ options, 21 database information, 25 fit test card options, 6, 57
change settings, 62, 63 database menu, 25 fit test completed, 13
communication PortaCount advanced edit/delete, 46 fit test dashboard, 6, 11
selecting, 22 backup database, 45 fit test report, 51
company, 32 editing record table, 27 fit test table
company field, 28 fit test table, 31 editing, 31
company name field, 57 people table, 27 viewing, 31
computer requirements respirator table, 29 fit testing
FitPro+ software, 1 restore database, 45 exit, 13
concentration date and number formats, 6 fit testing with multiple PortaCount
radio button, 19 default exercise protocol, 33 fit testers, 69
configuration, 6 default fit test protocol fit tests with emulator, 65
configuration dialog, 28 changing, 4 FitPro+ single fit test report, 57
configuration field, 28 default protocol, 34 FitPro+ software
configure emulator, 65 delete, 28, 29, 32, 34 computer requirements, 1
connect PortaCount Pro Respirator delete filter, 47 features, vii
Fit Tester, 9 delete link, 39 fit testing with, 9
connectivity button, 22 delete records from a database, 39 installation, 1, 2, 3
connectivity issue, 59 delete report, 52 introduction, vii
conventions, manual, v description, 30 language, 3
copy, 44 display real-time fit factors, 18 program setup, 3
copy records, 39 due date, 32 setup menu, 21
create new link duplicate field, 28 start, 10
dialog, 36 USB driver installation, 3
create new report, 52 E FitPro+ software printing, 56
creating reports, 51 edit fit test table, 31, 62

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flash drive, 26, 42 Microsoft Access database files, 26 PortaCount not detected message,
database exchange, 26, 41 Microsoft SQL Server, vii 10
xml database limit, 40 minimal screen resolution, 69 PortaCount Pro
flash drive database exchange, 40 model, 30 connecting, 9
format, 6 Model 8020 PortaCount S/N, 32
using FitPro+ software PortaCount status screen, 22
G operations, 74 pre-defined reports, 51
global fit test options, 57 setup, 73 print, 63
global FitPro+ options, 5 Model 8020M print card, 32
change, 21 using FitPro+ software print preview, 62
operations, 74 print report, 32, 51
H setup, 73 printer
Model 8028 compatibility, 61
help file contents, 23 using FitPro+ software printer setup, 61
help menu, 23 operations, 74 protocol, 32
hide ID number, 6 setup, 73 protocol name, 33, 35
high concentration warning level, 7 Model 8030 protocol name field, 35
using FitPro+ software protocol table, 33
I–J operations, 74
ID card print settings, 17 Model 8038 R
ID card printer, 61 using FitPro+ software real-time ambient concentration, 17
select proper ribbon type, 61 operations, 74 viewing, 19
setup, 61 model name, 33, 34 real-time fit factor, 18
ID number, 32 modify report, 51, 53 real-time fit factor display screen,
ID number field, 28 monitor, 1 71
import and export XML files for flash monitoring real-time fit factors, 71 real-time fit factors, 17
drive, 39 multi-respirator fit test card, 51 record destination, 45, 46
import flash drive database, 42 record Inactive box, 28
inactive records, 41 N record source, 41
introduction, vii new, 28, 30, 34 record type to export, 43
FitPro+ software, vii new link, 26, 36 records to include, 43, 46, 47
new test, 13 redo test, 13
K next due report, 51 removable fit test card, 57
K-Premium Resin, 61 next test due in __ months field, 34 remove fields in report, 54
note, 32 remove link, 39
L note field, 28 remove link dialog, 39
label/data field, 28 report
language, 6 O add fields, 54
language, select, 6 operator, 32 remove fields, 54
last name, 32 operator field, 12 report details, 52, 53
last name field, 28 overall fit factor, 6 report list, 52, 53
link to MS SQL database, 38 overall fit factor field, 32 report menu, 21
link to MS SQL Database, 37 overall pass, 32 report print settings, 16
link, new, 36 overwrite duplicate records, 45 report printer, 6
location, 32 report printing, creating and
location field, 28 P–Q modifying, 51
lock out, 10 report selection, 52
page setup button, 62 report wizard, 53
pass level, 32
M past due report, 51
respirator, 32
add new, 12
manage database links, 35 people list, 28 respirator approval field, 29
manual people report, 51 respirator list, 29, 30
conventions, v people table respirator report, 51
manufacturer, 30 editing, 27 respirator table
manufacturer name field, 30 viewing, 27 editing, 29
mask size, 32 perform daily checks, 19 viewing, 29
select, 12 PortaCount communication, 22 respirator table dialog box, 29
menu options, 15 select communication port, 73 restore database, 45
merge databases, 39 PortaCount M/N, 32 results, 33
Microsoft .NET, 2 PortaCount menu, 17
Microsoft Access, vii

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S selected fields, 56 test subject
setup menu, 21 select, 12
sample timing, 35 show only inactive records, 28 trademarks, v
sample timing field, 35 show signature lines on fit test troubleshooting, 59
save, 28, 30, 32, 35 report, 6
save filter, 48 single fit test, 21 U
saved selection filters, 48 single fit test report, 57 USB connectivity issue, 59
search for servers, 38 software license agreement, ii USB driver installation, 3
select, 35 sort by, 32 USB hub, 60, 67
select a protocol, 11 sorted records, 31, 32 user configuration, 7
select database, 52, 53 split a database, 48 using multiple fit testers, 67
select database table, 54 split database, 39
select destination database, 42
select fields to use for sorting, 56
start a fit test, 11 V
start FitPro+ software, 10
select formatting, 6 start the emulator, 65 view fit test table, 31
select language, 6 style, 30 view people table, 27
select mask size, 12 view protocol table, 33
select PortaCount communication, T view report, 53
22 view respirator table, 29
terminate fit test when fit factor for
select PortaCount module screen,
22
any exercise fails W–X–Y–Z
checkbox, 35
select PortaCount module type, 73 warn when fit factor is above…, 7
test date, 32
select report, 21, 52 Windows Internet Explorer
test status, 13
select source XML file, 42 version differences, 56
select test subject, 12

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