Enabling Trainer Mode on the DataLogger® 7

by Corey George
Posted in CONNECTIONS, INFUSION, Vault FAQs
This article was featured in the August 15, 2024 issue of McElroy Connections.

Trainer Mode is one of the latest functions added to the DataLogger® 7. With Trainer Mode, users can simulate fusions conducted with the DataLogger tablet, without the need for a fusion machine.

This allows new or inexperienced operators to familiarize themselves with both the fusion process and the DataLogger itself.

Trainer Mode also includes an option to streamline the training process by shortening the amount of time needed for simulated heat soak and fuse/cool times. Simulated fusions for training purposes are available for multiple McElroy machines, including the TracStar® 1200i, TracStar® 412i, and Tritan® 560.

Read on to learn how to enable Trainer Mode.

NOTE: The Tritan 560™ is used in the below example.

1. From the DataLogger application home screen, tap “Settings.”

A digital interface for McElroy DataLogger shows large “START,” “REPORTS,” and “SETTINGS” buttons, with “SETTINGS” highlighted. The screen displays “0 REPORTS LOGGED” and status icons along the bottom edge.

2. From the “Settings” screen tap the “System” button.

A tablet screen displays a settings menu with six green buttons: Preferences, Vault, Operators, Machines, System (highlighted in red), and Diagnostics. Battery is at 92%, and the Done button is in the top right corner.

3. Scroll to the end of the list of settings to Trainer Mode. Tap “Manage” to view the additional settings and enable.

A system settings screen with options like Delete Joint Reports, Setup Connection, SD Card Status, Manage Trainer Mode (highlighted), and Live Testing. The battery indicator shows 92%. McElroy logo is in the bottom right corner.

4. By default, no machine will be selected. Tap on the “Training Machine” button to select a machine.

A touchscreen displays TRAINING MODE SETTINGS with TRAINING MACHINE selected and highlighted in green. Other options and sliders are visible. DONE is in the top right corner. McElroy logo is at the bottom right.

5. Once the machine is selected from the list tap “Next.”

A digital interface titled Training Device shows a list of selectable devices. TRITAN is highlighted with a red arrow. Other options include NONE, 1200I, 412I, and ELECTROFUSION. A NEXT button is in the top right corner.

6. The label next to the “Training Machine” button will now show the selected machine name. Tap the checkbox next to Shorten Fuse Times to reduce the duration of each step in the fusion process for training purposes.

7. At this point, the status bar at the bottom will indicate that the selected machine is connected and will show corresponding icons/controls.

A screen titled Training Mode Settings shows options for selecting a training device, shortening fuse times, and a status bar at the bottom indicating TRITAN (CONNECTED) (101) 3 PSI along with battery and signal icons.

8. When trainer mode is “active” a graduation cap icon will appear next to the battery percentage on the left.

A black background displays a graduation cap icon, a red battery icon with a diagonal slash, and the number 92% in gray.

9. The Shorten Percentage slider (below the shorten fuse times checkbox) indicates an adjustable value to reduce the percentage of fusion time. For example, sliding the indicator to the halfway point indicates a 50% reduction in heat soak and fuse/cool times (cutting fusion time in half for training purposes).

10. Tapping “Done” and navigating back to the home screen will show the machine logo in the top left and function as if physically attached to the machine. Fusion operations can now be performed as normal.

A screenshot of the Tritan DataLogger interface showing large START, REPORTS, and SETTINGS buttons, 0 reports logged, a vault warning icon, and battery at 92%. Status bar and navigation icons are at the bottom.

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