VersaCalc

TM

Thermal Process Evaluation Tools Software

VERSION 4.0

Installation and Operations Manual

* VersaCalc is a trademark of Calwest Technologies

Email versalogger@alliancephysics.com

VersaCalc/VersaLogger Software
Version 4.0
General Information
The VersaCalc system software may come with one or possibly two software
applications depending on the applications that you have obtained.
VersaLogger software is required for operation of the VersaLogger data
acquisition system for collecting time temperature test data, storing that data in a
text file, and also for printing that data.
VersaCalc software is utilized for analyzing and evaluating the data and for
providing various thermal process determinations and calculations.
If you already have the software installed and have received a Software Update
the installation of these files is simple. The files are usually a VersaLogger.exe
and/or a logger.ini file, or a VersaCalc.exe file and/or a evaluate.ini file. Copy
the update files into the appropriate existing Folder.

Normal Installations
The installation procedures for Version 4.0 applications are quite different than
that for earlier versions, so read and follow ALL the instructions.
If you are operating outside of the United States it will be preferred to set the
properties of your Windows system so the installed language is English U.S.,
however, system may function in other languages providing you make other
adjustments such as setting the Decimal Symbol to a period (.) and NOT as a
comma (,) in the properties of the Regional Settings (in the Control Panel).

Installation of VersaCalc Software

Procedures for installation of Version 4.0 are different than those for most
commercial Windows Xp, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT and Windows 2000
software installations. There are no setup executable files to run.
Installation for All Windows Operating Systems
Start Windows, do not have any other Windows applications running, including
virus scanning software.
Create a Folder for containing all of the application and support (but not data)
files for the VersaCalc Version 4 package. You may use any folder name that is
unique and does not contain any other software applications or files.
Copy all of the files from the CD, USB mini-drive or downloaded email
attachment into this new Folder. Unzip any of the zipped files. It is advisable to
keep this Folder for only these files and utilize other folders to store all data files
developed during any VersaLogger heat penetration testing. Keep backup
copies of all files.
Testing The Installation
Once the VersaCalc software is operational you should run a couple of tests to
verify the completeness of the installation.
1. Navigate in Windows to the Folder containing the files. Double click on
VersaCalc4.exe the Main Menu should appear
2. In the Main Menu click on About you should see a single screen
referring to the Version, etc.
Icons
Assuming you are reasonably proficient in Windows programming, you can set
up short cuts and/or programs with Icons, etc. If you have the VersaCalc
software you may possibly combine it with the VersaLogger software in single
module. However, it is recommended that no other Windows applications
should be running during VersaLogger heat penetration/distribution testing data
collection, although multiple applications may run when using Windows 2000
and Windows Xp operating systems.

Installation of VersaCalc Software - Continued

The Evaluate.ini FILE An Initialization file is required for providing default

values for certain parameters utilized by the software. This file is stored in the
program directory which the software was installed (in the default case may be
C:\VersaCalc). This file allows the user to set certain parameter defaults for
operator or user convenience.
;Evaluate.ini File Example for VersaCalc
DataExt=dat
default file name extender
DefaultLeadType = P
default lead type for probe #s 2 to
max
DefaultNumProbes = 16
default number of probes, max is 32
DefaultScale=F
ZValue=18.0
RefTemp=250.0
DefaultVent = 225.0
DefaultRT = 250.0
DefaultIT = 68.0

default temperature scale F or C

default z (units of temperature scale)
default lethality reference temperature
units of default temperature scale
units of default temperature scale
units of default temperature scale

Default Temperature Scale cannot be changed during test run, but default Lead
Types and default Number of Probes may be modified by editing during test.
z-value and lethality reference temperature defaults should be specified in
temperature values corresponding to the temperature scale chosen.
DefaultVent temperature is that temperature that software use to calculate the
time vent can be closed.
DefaultRT and DefaultIT are the default temperatures for the Ball Method
Comparisons. They may be edited by the user during calculations of this
application.
All input in the Evaluate.ini file must be very precise as shown above (e.g. - C for
degrees Celsius, not Celsius or anything else).
Sample Data Files Two sample VersaCalc data files (BrokenHPSample.dat
contains broken heating HP data, and HP&TDSampleData.dat contains both
simple heating HP data and also Temperature Distribution data) are provided on
the Installation CD or the download. In addition, demo2.txt is a sample Ellab text
file and spread.txt is an example Excel text file both in formats ready for
Importing into VersaCalc files. These files will be located in folder in which you
installed the VersaCalc on your hard drive and can be used for familiarizing the
user with operation of the software.

VERSACALC SET UP AND OPERATION

This software is currently set up to evaluate heat penetration data files
developed using the VersaLogger data acquisition system. Text files exported by
Ellab can be imported into VersaCalc, saved as VersaCalc files and evaluated.
Correctly configured MS Excel spreadsheet text files(.csv) can also be imported
and evaluated
Software is started by "clicking" on the Icon installed in the program menu, or on
the Desktop (default - VersaCalc). If you are experienced in Windows Desktop
operations you may combine the VersaLogger Icon and the VersaCalc Icon in
the same program group. However, it is highly recommended that the
VersaLogger application Not be operated simultaneously with any other
Windows programs since communication with the data logger could be lost
along with the data.
The user must have significant experience in operating Windows based
computer software and also a reasonable knowledge of the principles of thermal
processing of foods in order to evaluate heat penetration and/or heat distribution
data collection. In VersaCalc you basically work from the left of the Menu Bar
towards the right depending on the analyses that you want to achieve. The
information provided here is duplicated in the Help option from the Main Menu
bar.
FILE MENU - This menu has the typical file operation options normally
associated with Windows programs that utilize files (e.g. Import New Text Data,
Open Existing VersaCalc File, Save, Save As, Print, etc.)
1. Import New Text Data operation allows the user to import text data from Ellab
or Excel text files into a VersaCalc data file that can then be saved, edited, and
analyzed, etc.
Ellab Text File enables the importing of text files (containing a maximum
of 32 channels, each containing up to 460 scans of temperatures) that
have been exported using E-Val Ellab software. These exported files may
require editing depending on the version of E-Val utilized. See Appendix I
for detailed procedures for this operation.
Spreadsheet Text File enables the importing Excel data files that have
been set up in the proper format, in Excel, and then Saved As Text Files
(comma delimited, CSV) such that this text file conforms to that required
for Importing into VersaCalc. See Appendix II for detailed procedures for
this operation.

2. Open Existing VersaCalc File operation allows the user to load any
previously stored or saved VersaCalc data file. In typical Windows fashion, a
previously developed and saved file must be Opened in order to enable the
menu items that control the Editing functions and Tools functions for data
reduction and analyses. Caution this open operation will basically load almost
any text file, but only text files consistent with VersaCalc File Format can be
utilized in VersaCalc other files will result in errors and confusion to the user
as the data will not have any meaningful value.
3. Save operation allows the user to save the contents of a file under its
opened name and path following editing and/or analyses.
4. Save As operation allows the user to save the opened file under a different
file name and in a different folder (path) if desired.
5. Print operation enables printing of the file containing the results of any
previously completed data logging test run. The file to be printed is specified
using the normal Windows dialog boxes, etc. for File Name selection. In
addition to the time temperature data, the Print Out includes various header
information and Parameter information including, calibration factors (if any), F
values delivered in heating and total process, and probe designations. The
maximum and minimum temperatures of all distribution (D designated) probes
are indicated by an underline and/or strike-out for each time scan throughout the
run.
6. Exit allows you to leave the program, returning to the normal program
manager screen.

EDIT MENU - enables user to Edit or update certain test information in an

Opened VersaCalc file. This menu contains a total 3 application screens, the
second and third that will be loaded displayed in order by pressing the Next
button. These same screens would be utilized in the VersaLogger software or in
the Import New Text Data applications.
Header Information screen allows input/editing of various parameters
related to the specific test, such as product, container and company
information, number of leads, reference temperature and z-value, etc.
Errors, or omissions made during collecting or importing of the data, and
other parameter values such as Retort Temperature, Come Up time,
Heating time, etc. can be corrected see Figure 1.

Figure 1 Sample Header Information Screen

Set Up Probes screen that allows specification of parameters specific to

the individual leads or probes. Each probe can be designated/edited as
a Reference (R), Heat Penetration (P), Heat Distribution (D), Excluded (E)
or Blank (B) probe. Designation can be done by mouse clicks or also by
tabbing through the array, during which on the tab, a probe designation is
based on the designation of the previous probe (see Figure 2 for
example).
Previously established Calibration Factors may be edited or added at this
time, or you may remove all existing calibration factors. Keep in mind that
the data file stores only raw temperature data, but all of the software
operations utilize calibrated temperatures, which will be raw data if the
calibration factor is zero.
In addition, the Data Source may be edited, but normally, this parameter
was designated prior to collection from a logger or importation from an
text file. Current designations for sources of data are VersaLogger (VL),
TrackSense (TS), Ellab text(EL) and other Data Logger (DL).

Figure 2 Sample Probe Parameters Screen

Edit Un-Calibrated Temperatures screen allows changing of the time or

temperature values in the file. It Is Important to remember that these
temperatures are UnCalibrated or actual Raw values. Screen opens with
display of the first scan in the data file. You can display any scan by
scrolling and then clicking on the scan in the display list box (box on right
side of screen). Temperatures and/or time can be edited by clicking on
the appropriate value in the scan display box (left of the screen). Change
is only made permanent by clicking on Replace button and then
subsequently SAVING the file.
VIEW MENU - this operation displays the time temperature information from the
file in a grid on the screen. Clicking on Data displays the grid and the user can
scroll in all directions to view each value, but cannot not edit or change any.
This grid enables the user review the test temperature data and
determine or change the retort temperature and come up, and end of
heating time for semilog plotting or to determine any faulty probe
temperature channels for elimination during the evaluations steps (Figure
3).

Figure 3 Sample Probe Temperatures View

TOOLS MENU - this operation on the Menu Bar provides the tools for evaluating
the data in the VersaCalc data files and performing the various thermal
processing calculations
1. BALL METHOD SEMILOG PLOTTING operation enables the user to develop
the heating factors from individual probes that can be utilized in the Ball Formula
Method for process establishment and evaluation, or to graph all probes data.
Semilog Heating Factor Development Each Heat Penetration probe
data can be viewed, evaluated and either Included or Excluded as valid
heating factor data. Numbers on the left side of the screen include only
those designated as heat penetration (P) and are the only available for
review (Figure 4). When the data file is loaded for the first time all of the
P probe numbers will have a red color.
Clicking on the probe number will display a semilog plot of the data for
that probe, and also display a first order curve fit for simple heating.

Semilog Plot Simple Heating

Semilog Plot Broken Heating

Figure 4 Semilog Plotting of Simple and Broken Heating Data

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The Heating Factors can be developed by clicking on the Type of Heating

(Simple or Broken), then the user can manipulate the position of the line if
a better visual fit is desired, by using the Left Up, Left Down, Right Up
and Right Down buttons where left and right refer to the end coordinates
of the particular line. When Broken is chosen the default is to fit the fhvalue first, then after clicking on f2-value in the Adjust Line section
After completing the line (or lines) fit you must click on Include, turning the
Probe # Green, in order to designate the heating factors to be available
for plotting to the printer and for the Ball Method Comparisons Tool. Any
critical change is made such as plotting at a different retort temperature,
changing come up time or just moving the line will change the color back
to Red.
The Include action does not save the information permanently in the file.
This must be done using the SAVE option in the File Menu prior to leaving
the Main menu.
Heat Penetration Probes Semilog Graphing provides a graph of all
(default) heat penetration probes data (i.e. those designated as P) plotted
as semilog inverted like the Ball Method plotting(Figure 5).

Figure 5. Semilog Plot of Multiple Heat Penetration Probes

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A chart to the right of the graph allows the user to De-Select and/or Select
any or all of the P designated probe numbers plotted.
The Graph Screen has a File menu that drops down to allow the user to
either Print the graph or Save the graph to a file four different file types
are available (.jpg, .bmp, .eps, .pcx). These files will be automatically
saved in the file folder containing the data file, using the same file name,
and the appropriate file extender.
2. BALL METHOD COMPARISONS provides Ball Method Evaluations only for
each of the data probes specified as Included from the Heating Semilog
Graphing analyses (Figure 6)

Figure 6 Ball Method HP Probe Comparisons

These comparisons can determine Process Time or F-Value calculation for any
realistic retort and initial temperature. For convenience the default retort and
initial values are loaded from the Evaluate.ini file. Determinations can be made
for z values of 16 F and 18 F for m+g values of 180 F or 130 F. In addition,
calculations can be made for z values of 10 F and 23 F, using a m+g value of
180 F only.

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3. GENERAL METHOD provides both graphical F value and printed lethal rate
determinations. To calculate for different z values and reference temperature
use Edit and make changes in Header Parameters of the data file.
General Method Graphing plots F-value calculations for either
individual heat penetration probes or for all Included heat penetration
probes. Probes to be analyzed can be excluded or included, and the final
graph can be printed.
General Method Lethal Rate and Fo Print calculate the lethal rate and
Cumulative F values at each scan for individual specified heat penetration
probes

4. HEAT DISTRIBUTION provides Max/Min temperature graphs and General

Method F values graphs for all Included Distribution probes and also various
temperature differences (deltas) from reference for each scan.
Min/Max provides a graph for the minimum and maximum temperatures of
all Included Distribution probes data over the test. The length of the time
reviewed can be specified by the user.
Calculations are made for Venting Time and Come Up Time for operator
entered (or default from Evaluate.ini file) Venting and Process
temperatures. Distribution probes to be considered can be Included or
Excluded by operator.
Min/Max Delta Prints calculates and prints the Reference minus Max,
Reference minus Min, and Max minus Min temperatures (i.e. Deltas) at
each scan for all Distribution probes. Individual Probes can be Excluded
or Included by operator, and the length of time calculated and printed can
be specified by the user to minimize print out. This type of calculation and
print out is very useful for determination of the minimum temperature
profile in the retort both during the come up and during the cook and
cooling phases.
Distribution Probes Linear Graphing provides a graph of all (default)
temperature distribution probes data (i.e. those designated as D and R)
plotted in linear coordinates (Figure 7).
A chart to the right of the graph allows the user to De-Select and/or Select
any or all of the P designated probe numbers plotted.

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Figure 7. Linear Plot of Multiple Distribution Probes

The Graph Screen has a File menu that drops down to allow the user to
either Print the graph or Save the graph to a file four different file types
are available (.jpg, .bmp, .eps, .pcx). These files will be automatically
saved in the file folder containing the data file, using the same file name,
and the appropriate file extender.

UTILITIES MENU - This menu provides calculations utilizing existing known or

determined heating factors. These operations do not require or utilize a data
file.
1. CONTAINER fh CONVERSIONS performs calculations for converting heating
factor fh values to estimated fh values for different container sizes. Conduction
heating factor conversions can be made for cylindrical and brick shaped
containers. Convection heating factor conversions can be made only for
cylindrical containers.

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2. BALL METHOD ALTERNATE PROCESSES calculates a series (or a single)

of processes for various Retort and/or Initial Temperatures. Retort and initial
temperatures and the heating factors are input by the user. See Figure 7 for
example of Ball Cook value calculations output. A series of Ball F value
determination of the data can also be calculated. . Determinations can be made
for z values of 16 F and 18 F for m+g values of 180 F or 130 F. In addition,
calculations can be made for z values of 10 F and 23 F, using a m+g value of
180 F only.

Figure 7 Ball Method Alternate Process Table

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have any problems first write down detailed information including any error
messages, what program and screen were you operating in, etc. and save a
data file to send to your supplier or the manufacturer for troubleshooting support.
Provide this information to your supplier in the event that you are unable to get
the system operating correctly. Often, if there is a problem, a complete cold boot
and re-start of both the computer is the best approach.
1. File Error or File Not Correct Format
Possibly
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you are trying to import an Ellab text file or a Excel .csv file that is not
correctly configured
your VersaCalc data file may have become corrupted or you may have
used quotation marks in the header inputs, which is not allowed

2. Tools Applications indicate an error and exit program

Possibly
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you have Opened a text file that is not a correctly formatted VersaCalc
file, in this situation the file would appear to load, but of course would not
have the correct parameters to operate the applications
check the View screen after loading to see if the time temperature grid is
realistic

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Appendix I Importing Ellab Data into VersaCalc

First the E-Val software is utilized to review the test data to determine the range
of data to be exported and also to determine certain data (such as retort
temperature for semilog plotting, etc.) that will not be in the exported file, but is
necessary for the VersaCalc data file. Then E-Val is used to Export a text file
that contains the appropriate time temperature data. The next step involves
utilizing of the VersaCalc software to Import the Ellab text file into VersaCalc for
saving and data analyses.
Step # 1 E-Val 2.0/ValSuite 1.0 Operations
First run the E-Val software. Before opening any files, click on Properties, then
on Settings. Set the Time Scale to Relative, and if you want to change the
Temperature Scale choose either C or F.

Figure A1.1 ValSuite Screen - Only Temperatures Chosen

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Open the Ellab data file (.dt4) to be Exported. Select Only channels that
contain Temperatures. Eliminate or remove all Pressure, Fo values etc. by
clicking Off the appropriate boxes or going to the Process bar and clicking on
Modify Configuration and clicking No Fo values, etc. (Figure A1.1.)
Determine the following information that will be required for Exporting the data
to a text file:
1. Determine the Start Time - the clock time (military format) at which the
probes are exposed to heating (i.e. steam turned in retort)
2. Determine the Stop Time - the last clock time (military format) for
significant data (i.e. well into cooling)
3. Determine the type of each probe for each Channel Number i.e.
which probes are Reference or Environment temperatures, which probes
are Heat Penetration probes and which probes are Temperature
Distribution probes. If you export data for more than 32 channels and/or
more than 460 scans incorrect data will result.
The exported text file must only contain nine rows of header type information
(such as date, file name, etc.) followed by several columns of data. The first
column will contain times (military format) and the other columns will consist of
temperatures, one column for each set of probe data. There must be no
columns of F values or any other non temperature values. Demo2.txt is a
sample Ellab text file with the correct format.
Next choose Export from the File Menu, then after choosing File Name, under
Export Style include ONLY Header, Labels and Selected Channels. Offsets must
Not be selected, but if you used offsets in the collection of data, these offsets will
be included in the temperatures exported to the Text file. See Figure A1.2.
Under Export Timing, Edit/Enter the appropriate time Interval in seconds. This
value must be equal or greater than the interval utilized for data collection.
Usually the interval is related to the containers size 15 to 30 seconds for
typical cans and 2-3 minutes for large sizes. Use an interval that allows all
necessary data to be included in 460 scans or less.
Under Export Start Enter/Edit the clock time (military format) at which probes or
containers are first exposed heating (i.e. steam on). Under Export Stop
Enter/Edit the time (military format) for last scan of data to be included, usually
well into cooling but not at the end of the data collection.

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Figure A1.2 Export Settings

Complete the Export procedure (OK), then save the file under the name and in
the folder desired. You may have to change the folder since the E-Val software
by default may save the file in the E-Val folder. The E-Val default text data file
name is the original .dt4 file name, but with a .txt extender. The exported file is
now saved in a format compatible for Importing into VersaCalc.
Step # 2 VersaCalc Import Operations
Basically, the text file Exported by E-Val must now be Imported by VersaCalc
software and Saved in VersaCalc format before it can be analyzed, etc.
1. First, Run (Load) VersaCalc Software. Click on the File Menu and
choose Import New Text Data, since this is a New data and not yet in
VersaCalc format. Caution !! Do Not use Open Existing VersaCalc file at
this point, although Open will open any text file, only files in VersaCalc
format can be Opened correctly by the VersaCalc software. The next step
choose (click on) Ellab Text File(.txt).
2. Then follow instructions as the program will allow you to navigate to
the correct folder and text file, and through the Importing process. First, a
window will guide you to specifying the file to be Imported. This will be
the file that was saved as a .txt file by E-Val. The data will be imported
and instruction messages will be provided (Figure A1.3). Continue the
importing procedure by clicking on OK, and choose the correct (Figure
A1.4) Temperature Scale (click on Yes for deg F, No for deg C) based on
the original temperature scale used in E-Val Exporting.

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Figure A1.3 Importing Message

Figure A1.4 Choose Correct Temperature Scale

3. After the data is Imported the program will automatically proceed to a

Save As mode(Figure A1.5) at this point it is wise to at least change the
file extender name so you will not overwrite the Ellab text file.

Figure A1.5 Save As Message

4. Next proceed into the Edit Mode where certain information must be
input in order to maintain file compatibility. You can display the time
temperature data by clicking on View, then Data and scroll through this
data to determine the heating time, RT, come up time, etc. information that
will be required for the VersaCalc file.
5. In the Header Information screen you Must Enter the values for Total
Heating Time, Retort Temperature and Come Up Time. At this point you
should also enter all additional information in the Company, Product,
Retort Type, etc. boxes that will be include the file and/or test information.

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6. In the Probe Parameters screen, Enter/Edit the Probe Types to

correctly define which are penetration, reference temperature
(environment or retort process temperature) and distribution probes.
These definitions most likely will have to be changed from the default
values. The lead numbers will be in numerical order starting at #1 and
will not reflect the Tc or Ta channel numbers of E-Val which may not start
at one and may have channel numbers missing (example screen in Figure
2).
7. In the Uncalibrated Temperature Data screen, press Finish Edit
button to Exit. Then be sure to do a Save, storing the file under the
desired name and in the folder.
This saved file can now be utilized as any other VersaCalc data file. If you do
not have ValSuite or E-Val 2.0 software you may be able to obtain it from Ellab.
If you still have problems, you may want to import the Ellab text file into MS
Excel and prepare it for importing into VersaCalc as a .csv Excel file see
Appendix II

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Appendix II Importing Excel Data into VersaCalc

The Excel Spreadsheet software is utilized to organize the text data (Heat
Penetration or Temperature Distribution) to be consistent with a format required
for the VersaCalc Import Excel Text files application.
The second step involves utilizing of the VersaCalc software to Import the Excel
text file into VersaCalc for Saving and ultimate analyses.
Step # 1 Excel Spreadsheet Setup and Operations
Load (Open) the MS Excel application software (or possibly any other
spreadsheet application). The Open the text file containing the time temperature
data (following the instructions) to be utilized. If the time temperature data is not
available in a text or Excel compatible file it may be entered from the keyboard
into a blank Excel worksheet.
Next, edit the file such that the format is consistent with the following format:
The first row of the spreadsheet must contain Header Information that will
enable VersaCalc to Import the file accurately. The information required is
Column 1 - the total number of scans of data in the file i.e. the number
of rows minus 1
Column 2 - the number of scans during heating i.e. the number of scans
from start (steam on) until cooling is initiated
Column 3 - Come Up Time - the time, in minutes, from the start until
sterilizer is approaching the constant processing temperature
Column 4 - Retort temperature - the temperature used for semilog plotting
of the heat penetration data or determining come up time to processing
temperature
Column 5 - the Number of probes of temperature data in the file
Each of the remaining rows of the file must contain one scan of data the
first column containing the elapsed time (in minutes after steam on) and the
remaining columns, one for each probe, containing the probe temperatures
for that scan. The time value in the first row of temperature data must be
zero (0) and the times for the following scans must be the elapsed time
values relative to time zero (see Figure A.2.1)

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Figure A2.1 Sample Excel Spreadsheet

If the original text file has time in military format or other then decimal time,
the time values in this column must be converted to decimal.
In essence, the spreadsheet file will contain one more row than the total
number of scans of data, and one more column than the number of probes.
You will have to know the type of each probe - which probes are reference,
which probes are heat penetration probes and which probes are temperature
distribution probes for later editing in VersaCalc.
Once the file is complete, Save As the file as a Text File Comma Delimited (.csv
format). This file is now ready for Importing into VersaCalc.

Step # 2 VersaCalc Importing Operations

Basically, the text file imported, edited and saved in Excel must now be
Imported by VersaCalc software and saved in VersaCalc format before it can be
analyzed, etc.
1. First, Run VersaCalc. Click on the File Menu and choose Import New
Text Data, since this is a New file and not yet in VersaCalc format.
Caution !! Do Not use Open Existing VersaCalc file at this point, although
Open will open any text file, only files in VersaCalc format can be Opened
correctly by the VersaCalc software. The next step is to choose (click on)
Spreadsheet Text File (.csv).

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2. Then follow instructions as the program will allow you to navigate to

the correct folder and text file, and through the Importing process. First, a
window will guide you to specifying the file to be Imported. This will be
the file that was saved in .csv file format by Excel. The data will be
imported and instruction messages will be provided (Figure A2.2).
Continue the importing procedure by clicking on OK, and choose the
correct (Figure A2.3) Temperature Scale (click on Yes for deg F, No for
deg C) based on the original temperature scale of the text data

Figure A2.2 Importing Message

Figure A2.3 Choose Correct Temperature Scale

3. After the data is Imported the program will automatically proceed to a

Save As mode(Figure A2.4) at this point it is wise to at least change the
file extender name so you will not overwrite the Excel text file.

Figure A2.4 Save As Message

4. Next proceed into the Edit Mode where certain information must be
input in order to maintain file compatibility. You can display the time
temperature data by clicking on View, then Data and scroll through this
data to determine the heating time, RT, come up time, etc. information that
will be required for the VersaCalc file.

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5. In the Header Information screen you may edit the correct values for
Total Heating Time, Retort Temperature and Come Up Time. At this point
you should enter all additional information in the Company, Product,
Retort Type, etc. boxes that will be include in the file information.
6. In the Probe Parameters screen, Enter/Edit the Probe Types to
correctly define which are penetration, reference temperature
(environment or retort process temperature) and distribution probes.
These definitions most likely will have to be changed from the default
values. The lead numbers in the VersaCalc file will be in numerical order
starting at #1 whereas the original text data may have various probe type
for the channels (see example designations in Figure 2).
7. In the Uncalibrated Temperature Data screen, press Finish Edit
button to Exit. Then be sure to do a Save, storing the file under the
desired name and in the folder.
This saved file can now be utilized as any other VersaCalc data file.

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