TEC Auto Test is an automated building and duct system airtightness testing app for mobile devices. The TEC Auto Test app allows the user to wirelessly connect with a DG-1000 or DG-700 pressure gauge to conduct an automated airtightness test of a building or duct system. The app will collect the required test data from the connected gauge (and flow device), and along with manually entered building and customer information, calculate and display test results. The app creates PDF test reports that can be viewed and shared using email or cloud sharing apps installed on the mobile device (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive). In addition, project files can be geotagged using location services on your mobile device.

The application is designed to be used exclusively with testing equipment manufactured by The Energy Conservatory (TEC). The airtightness test standards supported by this version of the app include three building envelope test standards: RESNET 380 One-Point standard, ASTM E779 Multi-Point standard, and CGSB 149.10 Multi-Point standard (both with and without EnerGuide modifications); and one duct leakage test standard: RESNET 380 Total Duct Leakage standard.

Features

• WiFi communication with either a DG-1000 gauge, or a DG-700 gauge with a WiFi Link adapter.
• Automated fan control and data collection reduces operator error and ensures that tests are conducted the same way every time.
• Auto Test provides quality assurance by ensuring that tests are performed in accordance with test standards and that test data (i.e. pressure and flow readings) is collected directly from your TEC gauge and cannot be altered.
• Project files can be geotagged and time stamped to verify when and where the test was conducted.
• Supports both building and duct system airtightness tests.
• Calculates and displays test results in PDF report format.
• Test reports can be shared using cloud sharing apps on your mobile device.
• Contains seven default test protocols that define the type of tests and code compliance/test settings that the app uses when conducting a test. Protocols can be edited, deleted, or new protocols created.
  • Includes RESNET 380 test standard.
• Project and test files can be easily copied to speed up data entry for large production applications.
• TEC Auto Test runs on iOS mobile devices, and is best viewed on iPads.
• TEC Auto Test runs on Android 5.0 and up mobile devices, and is best viewed on tablets.

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Please note:  TEC Gauge (formerly iTEC-700) is a mobile app and cannot be downloaded directly from TEC. It can only be downloaded from either the Google Play or iTunes app store.

TEC Gauge is TEC’s free mobile app that provides wireless control and display of DG-1000, DG-700 and DG-500 Pressure and Flow Gauges. TEC Gauge’s capture feature lets you store and share readings from your gauge. This app connects to the gauge through a WiFi network (DG-700 and DG-500 gauges require a TEC WiFi Link). This app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Features Easy to use cruise control for the blower door fan and Duct Blaster fan. Baseline feature for airtightness evaluation. Displays airflow values for all TEC devices. Choice of code compliance results right on the screen, including ACH50, Flow@25, 50 and 75 Pa, and flow per 100 square feet. Choice of airflow units (CFM, l/s and m3/h) Two channel pressure display is perfect for combustion safety testing. Capture feature allows for storage and sharing of readings from the TEC gauge. Captured readings can be labeled, sorted and sharing using file sharing apps on the mobile device. Capture readings can be shared in either text or xml formats. There is also a Windows-based version of this app that has data logging capabilities.

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TECs premier software for data logging and conducting big building air leakage tests. Now compatible with the TEC DG-1000!

TECLOG4 is designed to monitor and store data from up to 16 DG-1000’s, DG-700’s, DG-500’s or APT’s devices, and to provide computerized control of multiple Minneapolis Blower Door fans.

Data connections can either be wired using CAT5 cable, or wireless using the DG-1000 or TEC WiFi Links (when used with a DG-700 or DG-500) along with a router.

TECLOG4 is the only software available that lets you see and track real-time building pressure and fan flow measurements, all possible because of our unique and easy-to-use graphical interface. During air leakage tests, TECLOG4’s electronic averaging of multiple building envelope pressures integrated with a Master Cruise Control makes computerized control of multiple blower doors a snap. Users can quickly select time periods to use in air tightness test results, and review and print test results using built-in calculation and reporting features, including a USACE compliant report. TECLOG4 makes it easy to configure data logging features including sampling rates, auto-zero intervals, pressure channel types and graph display options.

Major Changes to Version 4.1.0.11 from 4.0.0.1.

• Allows users to enter and use custom flow device (e.g. fan) calibration parameters.
• Added reporting pressures of 100, 200 and 300 Pa to airtightness test result options
• Improved graph scaling and reported airflow resolution for airtightness tests with very small airflows.

Now compatible with the TEC DG-1000!

TECTITE 4.0  (WiFi) is The Energy Conservatory’s building airtightness test analysis programs for Windows-based computers. TECTITE makes it easier than ever to conduct fully automated blower door tests, and to analyze and store blower door test data.

The program’s built-in report generator and graphing capabilities makes it simple for you document and present the results of a blower door test to a homeowner or client. The programs is compatible with manual blower door testing (i.e. manual data entry), and fully automated tests using the DG-1000 or DG-700 Pressure and Flow Gauge.

Features of TECTITE 4.0 (WiFi)

• Designed specifically for use with Minneapolis Blower Door systems.
• Easy entry of all test settings and building information, and quick report generation.
• Calculation and display of building airtightness test results including CFM50, air changes per hour, leakage areas, and building leakage curve.
• Manual data entry mode allows you to easily enter manually collected test data.
• Automated testing feature provides computerized control of Blower Door fan and automated flow and pressure measurements.
• Reduces operator error, eliminates time spent zeroing gauges, and ensures that tests are conducted the same way every time.
• “Pause Feature” allows the automated test to be temporarily paused and then re-started at the pause point.
• Semi-auto test option allows computerized data collection while manually controlling the Blower Door fan.
• Measure, record and report up to 6 additional building zone pressures during the automated Blower Door test (can use multiple DG-700 gauges).
• “Deviations from Standard” reporting function. Data point deletion option. Real-time Air Change Per Hour at 50 Pa (ACH50) calculation during “Cruise Control.”
• On-screen display is useful for quickly estimating building leakage rates before conducting a full test.
• Program Help screens make program operation very user friendly.
• WiFi connection for automated testing when the DG-1000 is used, or when the DG-700 Pressure and Flow Gauge is used with the TEC WiFi Link.
• Built-in PDF file report generator.
• Choice of 4 airtightness test standards: CGSB 149.10-M86 and the 3 RESNET test standards including One-Point, Multi-Point and Repeated Single-Point procedures.
  • Does not include the RESNET 380 test standard.  Use Auto Test mobile app on either iOS or Android. Click here to see information on Auto Test.
• Calculates estimated natural annual infiltration rate and the annual cost of air leakage.
• Calculates need for mechanical ventilation based on estimated annual natural infiltration rates and ASHRAE 62.2-10 whole building ventilation guideline.
• Estimated design infiltration rates can be used in Manual J load calculations.
• Choice of report formats including a simple easy-to-read homeowner report, or a detailed technical report.
• Compare feature generates test result comparison report for any two previously saved building files.

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TECTITE Express 5.0 (WiFi) is The Energy Conservatory’s international building airtightness test analysis program for PC computers. This program make it easier than ever to conduct fully automated Blower Door tests, and to analyze and store Blower Door test data. The program’s built-in report generator and graphing capabilities makes it simple for you document and present the results of a Blower Door test to a homeowner or client. This program is compatible with manual Blower Door testing (i.e. manual data entry), and fully automated tests using our DG-1000 or DG-700 Digital Pressure and Flow Gauge.

Features of TECTITE Express 5.0 (WiFi)

• Designed specifically for use with Minneapolis Blower Door systems.
• Easy entry of all test settings and building information, and quick report generation.
• Calculation and display of building airtightness test results including CFM50, air changes per hour, leakage areas, and building leakage curve.
• Manual data entry mode allows you to easily enter manually collected test data.
• Automated testing feature provides computerized control of Blower Door fan and automated flow and pressure measurements. Reduces operator error, eliminates time spent zeroing gauges, and ensures that tests are conducted the same way every time.
• “Pause Feature” allows the automated test to be temporarily paused and then re-started at the pause point.
• Semi-auto test option allows computerized data collection while manually controlling the Blower Door fan.
• Measure, record and report up to 6 additional building zone pressures during the automated Blower Door test (can use multiple DG-700 gauges or an APT system).
• “Deviations from Standard” reporting function.
• Data point deletion option.
• Real-time Air Change Per Hour at 50 Pa (ACH50) calculation during “Cruise Control”. On-screen display is useful for quickly estimating building leakage rates before conducting a full test.
• Program Help screens make program operation very user friendly.
• WiFi connection for automated testing when the DG-1000 is used, or when the DG-700 is used with the TEC WiFi Link.
• Built-in PDF file report generator.
• Choice of four airtightness test standards: ASTM E779-10, CGSB 149.10-M86, EN 13829 and ISO 9972-15.
• Can combine both pressurization and depressurization tests in the same test file.
• Choice of English and Metric (SI) units.

The TEC Blower Door Simulator is a software training aid that helps trainers demonstrate how to perform a blower door test without having to physically set up a blower door system. The Blower Door Simulator includes a virtual Model 3 Minneapolis Blower Door and DG-700 Pressure and Flow Gauge that can be used to perform a blower door test on a virtual house. Test conditions such as building airtightness, indoor/outdoor temperatures, building style and wind levels can be set to simulate a variety of testing scenarios. The program also includes a RESNET One-Point Test Calculator so that the user can see the effects of temperature and baseline pressure corrections on overall test results using the RESNET test procedure.

The DG-1000 Connect Software is a training and quality assurance tool that allows users to project a virtual image of a DG-1000 Pressure and Flow Gauge on a computer monitor/projector screen.  The functions and modes of the DG-1000 gauge, including the new Tubing Assistant feature, are operable by mouse clicks on the virtual gauge keypad, making it an ideal training aid for duct and envelope training programs. When used along with screen-sharing programs, DG-1000 Connect can be used for both QA activities and to provide on-site technical support.

DG-700 Connect software is a training and quality assurance (QA) tool that allows users to project a virtual image of one or more connected DG-700 digital pressure gauges on a computer monitor/projector screen. The functions and modes of the DG-700 gauge are operable by mouse clicks on the virtual gauge keypad, making it an ideal training aid for duct and envelope training programs. When used along with screen-sharing programs, DG-700 Connect can be used for both QA activities and to provide on-site technical support.

See Stack is a training tool that allows the user to experiment with different variables of a house, number of floors, type of ventilation, different indoor and outdoor temperatures, and more to visualize stack effect.

iTEC-700 for PC works with your DG-700 pressure gauge and TEC WiFi Link to create the most powerful and accurate wireless manometer in the building testing industry.

Features    

Remotely view and control your DG-700 pressure gauge. Remotely adjust and cruise your blower door or Duct Blaster fan. Remotely view and control multiple DG-700 gauges at the same time – perfect for more complicated test procedures like the duct leakage to outside test, and for state-of-the-art training applications. Offsite sharing of gauge readings and gauge control (using 3rd  party screen-sharing software). Set up and control stand-alone data logging of pressure readings from your DG-700 gauge (data is stored on the TEC WiFi Link).

TECBLAST 1.2 helps you sell profitable duct testing and repair services by quickly analyzing duct airtightness test results. TECBLAST’s user friendly entry screens and choice of professional looking reports makes it simple and fast to document and present test results to your customers. TECBLAST is designed specifically for use with the Minneapolis Duct Blaster system. For those with laptop computers, this useful program can be brought right to the jobsite.

TECBLAST Features

• Designed specifically for use with Minneapolis Duct Blaster systems.
• Easy entry of all test settings and building information.
• Calculation and display of duct airtightness test results including leakage rate in CFM, leakage area in square inches, leakage as a percent of system airflow, and estimated annual system efficiency loss from the measured duct leakage rate.
• Choice of report formats including a simple easy-to-read homeowner report, or a detailed technical report.
• TECBLAST lets you print your company logo directly on the reports. Uses either BMP or EMF files.
• Program Help screens make TECBLAST extremely user friendly.
• Compatible with all Windows computers.

In order for the digital gauge to communicate with your computer using a USB port, drivers must be installed.   You will know if the drivers have not been installed when you plug in the digital gauge into your computer, run TECTITE and you see a message that says that the gauge is not communcating with TECTITE.   The driver file needs to be installed anytime you change computers. This driver is compatible the following versions of Windows: 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.

The Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) Calculation Utility provides a way to estimate the leakage from one zone to another.   It can help to prioritize air sealing activities.   The ZPD Calculation Utility uses Minneapolis Blower Door tests taken with the house closed with zone pressure taps to the garage, the attic or the crawlspace.   An opening is then made to the suspected zone, such as opening a door, and then running the Blower Door test again and noting changes in the zone pressures.

The ZPD Trainer Software is an interactive training tool that can be used to help demonstrate and teach the complex topic of Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD). The ZPD Trainer screen contains 3 zones (house, garage and attic) that can be adjusted to demonstrate the relationship between air leakage and pressure. The software comes complete with charts and an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to teach ZPD concepts and calculate ZPD test results.