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BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual Copyright© 2008 Eppendorf AG, Hamburg. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Trademarks eppendorf® is a registered trademark of Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, Germany. Microsoft®, Microsoft Office®, Excel®, Windows XP® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp., Redmond, USA. Trademarks are not marked in all cases with ™ or ® in this manual.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual Table of contents Table of contents 1 User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual Table of contents 7 Further functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7.1 Table of contents 7.2 8 26 26 27 28 29 30 30 30 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 8.1 8.2 4 COM Port setting . . .
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 1 User instructions 1 1.1 User instructions Using this manual This manual describes the application of the BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software in combination with the BioPhotometer plus. It also applies to the BioPhotometer. Please read this operating manual thoroughly before using the software for the first time. For the operation of the BioPhotometer plus or the BioPhotometer please read the operating 1 manual accompanying the device.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 2 Product description 2 2.1 Product description Features The BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software is a PC software for measurement data transfer from BioPhotometer plus to the PC. The received data can be saved in CSV format, opened and edited with calculation programs. The data in CSV format is directly opened in Excel on a PC with Microsoft Office version 2000 or higher.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 3 Safety 3 3.1 Safety Intended use The BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software is an accessory to the BioPhotometer and BioPhotometer plus devices. The BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software is a PC software which exclusively serves to transfer measurement data from BioPhotometer and BioPhotometer plus to the PC. The received data can be saved in CSV format, opened and edited with calculation programs.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 4 Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Preparing installation 4.1.1 PC with serial interface 1. Connect BioPhotometer plus via the provided null modem cable to the serial interface of the PC (see operating manual BioPhotometer plus). 2. Tighten the fastening screws of the null modem cable at BioPhotometer plus and also at the PC in order to avoid any interruption of the connection. 4.1.2 PC with USB-RS232 adapter 1.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 5 Short Instructions 5 Short Instructions Requirement • BioPhotometer plus is connected to the PC with the provided null modem cable. • The set menu language of the Biophotometer plus is LANGUAGE ENGLISH or LANGUAGE U.S.ENGL. It may lead to faulty data transfer with a different language setting. • The software is installed. 1. Switch the BioPhotometer plus on. 2. Start the BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software via the shortcut on the desktop.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 6 Operation 6.1 Work area The Work area is divided into various sections: Work area Fig. 1: Work area Operation Abb. 1: 1 Method List Contains all transferred methods after starting the software. 2 File information Archive file: name of the current archive file where the recorded measurement data is saved. Measurement ID: Identification code under which the transferred measurement data are filed. The entry is optional.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.2 6 Archive area The Archive area is subdivided into various sections: Archive area Fig. 2: Archive area Operation Abb. 2: 1 Method List Displays all methods where measurement data has been transferred into the open archive file. All: Contains all measurement data of the different methods in chronological order. The results are not sorted according to methods. 2 File information Archive file: Name of the opened archive file.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 Operation 6.3 Symbol bar The following functions are available: 12 Print Print data in opened format. Excel Export Save data as CSV file and open automatically in Excel. (see p. 23) CSV Export Save data as CSV file. (see p. 20) Connect Establish connection between software and BioPhotometer plus or continue with recording measurement data.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.4 6 Menu bar The menu bar consists of the following menus: 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4 Operation 6.4.1 File Connect Establish connection between software and BioPhotometer plus or continue with recording measurement data. Disconnect Disconnect connection between software and BioPhotometer plus and stop recording measurement data. (see p. 16) Copy Copy Data of a table. (see p. 23) Print Select print option and then print.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 6.5 Operation 6.5.1 Start and exit software Start software Start the BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software via the shortcut on the desktop. You are directed to the area Data Output of the Work area. 6.5.2 Exit software 1. Select Exit in the Menu File. 2. Confirm the following query with Yes. 6.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 3. Confirm your entry with OK. The input window is closed. The assigned identification code for the following measurement is shown In ID in the information field of the Work area. • • • • Operation ID-allocation remains active for all successive measurements until one of the following conditions applies: ID is changed manually with the icon. The method is changed. The user is changed (only with active user administration).
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 Operation 6.6.4 Interrupt data acquisition Hint! During an interruption of the connection between PC and BioPhotometer the method list and the area Samples in the Work area are emptied. The measurement data is saved in the Archive area in the corresponding archive file and can be called there. The measurement data still remains in the area Data Output. The area Data Output is only emptied after exiting the software.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 Table format samples Via the rider Samples you are directed to the corresponding measurement data display: Work area: Samples Fig. 4: Work area: Samples Operation Abb. 4: • Print data in this format via the icon . Print options can be set via Print in the Menu Set file. • Export data via the icon (see CSV Export from the Work area on page 20) and (see Excel Export on page 23).
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 Show and hide columns You can show and hide columns of table formats Samples and Calibrations. Proceed as follows: Operation 1. Select Select Columns in the menu View or click with the right mouse button onto a column title and select Select Columns. The following window opens: In Show columns all existing column designations are displayed . The software displays the method-specific column automatically. 2.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.7.2 6 Archive area All transferred measurement data is displayed in table format. Operation The folder All in the method list includes all measurement data in chronological order irrespective of methods. The selection of the displayed area occurs via the rider Samples and Calibrations. Abb. 6: Archive area: Samples Fig. 6: Archive area: Samples Abb. 7: Archive area: Calibrations Fig.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 6.8 Export data Data can only be exported in table format. Operation There are three ways to export: • CSV Export for calculation program • Excel Export for the calculation program Microsoft Excel • Copy via the Windows clipboard With CSV Export or Excel Export the data is automatically saved onto the hard drive under Programs/Eppendorf/BioPhotometer. Hint! 6.8.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.8.2 6 CSV Export from the Archive area Select the method Operation Select the corresponding method from the method list. Select measurement data You can filter measurement results from one method for specific criteria. To do this you need to use one or various filters. Proceed as follows: 1. Click on Search Filter. The following window opens: Filter for date • Start: activate and select start date.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 Filter for units Operation 1. Click with the right mouse button onto a column title Unit. The following selection window opens: 2. Select Apply Unit Filter. The following dialog window opens: 3. Select the corresponding unit and method from the list. Confirm the entry with OK. The window shuts down and only the filtered measurement results are displayed. 4.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.8.4 6 Excel Export Requirement Operation In Excel the list and decimal separator must be adopted automatically from the country setting of the Windows operating system. This is a standard setting in Excel. With Excel Export data is saved as a CSV file and automatically opened with Excel. The procedure corresponds to the above-mentioned CSV Export. 1. Click on the icon or select Excel Export in the Menu File.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6 6.9 Create and open archives Operation With the Data Transfer Software measurements can be archived. Transferred measurement data is automatically saved in table format in the current archive file. Closed archive files can be opened in the Archive area. The measurement data can be exported and printed. 6.9.1 Create archive file You can create new archive files in regular intervals. The preset archive file is ResultData.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 6 Operation 6.9.2 6 Open closed archive file 1. Select Open Archive file in the Menu Archive. The following dialog window is opened: Operation 2. Check the default folder. 3. Select the corresponding archive file and confirm your entry with Open. The archive file is opened in the Archive area. You can export or print the existing measurement data.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions 7 7.1 Further functions COM Port setting The standard setting of the software is designed to automatically scan for the COM Port interface after the device and software are switched on. As soon as the software finds the corresponding COM Port with the switched-on BioPhotometer plus, a message appears under Data Output: 7 Connected Device: BioPhotometer plus found at COM 1 Alternatively, you can set the COM Port manually.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions The input window is activated: 7 Further functions 3. Device ID: Enter device-ID e.g. serial number of BioPhotometer plus (optional entry). 4. Device type: select the appropriate device type. 5. Port: select COM Port of the PC. If do not know at which COM Port the BioPhotometer plus is located, you can search for it with Scan. Hint! 6. Press Save and close the window with OK . 7.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions 7.2.1 Activate user administration An administrator is authorised to activate or deactivate the user administration. The first activation is carried out by the standard administrator. 7 The activation of the user administration by the standard administrator should be carried out by a future administrator. Hint! Further functions 1. Select Settings in the menu File. The following window opens: 2. Select the rider User.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions 4. Enter the following data: Username: admin Password: administrator 5. Select again the rider User. 7 6. Activate the user administration by the activation of User management. A green checkmark appears in a box and the user administration is activated. Further functions The standard administrator cannot be deleted. To prevent misuse immediately change the preset password after log-in.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions 7.2.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 7 Further functions 7. Save your entries with Save. The newly created user appears in the list Account Overview. 8. Exit the user administration with OK. Under Account Overview the users are first sorted according to rights and then alphabetically according to user name. The Standard administrator is always listed as the first user. 7 Further functions Edit user data 1. Select Settings in the Menu File. 2.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 8 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 General errors Symptom / message Cause Remedy Measurement data is not transmitted. No connection between BioPhotometer plus and PC via the null modem cable. Check the connection between BioPhotometer plus and PC. When using a USB adapter check the safe connection between USB adapter and null modem cable. Measurement data is not transmitted.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 8 Troubleshooting 8.2 8.2.1 Error messages User administration Symptom / message Cause Remedy Invalid or empty user name An invalid or no user name were entered. Enter a valid user name. Current Password incorrect. Please enter correct password. A wrong password was entered during log-in. Enter the correct password. If you forgot the password, contact your You do not have administrator rights.
BioPhotometer Data Transfer Software — Operating Manual 8 Troubleshooting 8.2.3 Connection to BioPhotometer plus Symptom / message Cause Remedy No device connected or BioPhotometer plus is not switched on. Switch BioPhotometer plus on. No connection between BioPhotometer plus and PC via the null modem cable. Check the connection between No connection to device No device connected or No connection to device BioPhotometer plus and PC.
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