Operating manual SpectralTransfer - Backup of measurement data - Backup and recovery of user-defined methods - Software and methods update 01/2008
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SpectralTransfer Contents SpectralTransfer - Contents 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 2.2 3 Setting up the connection and starting the program . . 7 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 Connecting the photometer to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up the ActiveSync® connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Starting SpectralTransfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SpectralTransfer Overview 1 Overview The SpectralTransfer program is used for the direct data exchange between the photometer and PC. The SpectralTransfer program requires additional software on the PC for the data exchange (see section 2.1). When all programs have been installed, you can: z Backup measurement data saved in the photometer in *.
Installation SpectralTransfer 2 Installation 2.1 PC system requirements z AT-compatible computer with Pentium processor or higher z Free USB connection z Operating system from Windows® XP. z Microsoft® ActiveSync® synchronization software, from version 4.5.0. The program and installation instructions can be downloaded from Microsoft® under www.microsoft.com. Note For the installation of programs under Microsoft® Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista or higher, administrator rights are required. 2.
SpectralTransfer Setting up the connection and starting the program 3 Setting up the connection and starting the program 3.1 Connecting the photometer to the PC A USB cable (type A - type B) is required for the connection. Proceed as follows: 1 Switch on the photometer. 2 Switch on the PC and log in if necessary. 3 Connect the photometer to the PC with the aid of the USB cable. The ActiveSync® program recognizes the connected instrument and starts automatically (see section 3.
Setting up the connection and starting the program 4 SpectralTransfer In the New partnership window, select the option No and press the Continue > button. The photometer is connected to the PC. Note You can now minimize or exit ActiveSync®. The connection remains active in the background.
SpectralTransfer Setting up the connection and starting the program 3.3 Starting SpectralTransfer In the Windows® start menu, click Programs->SpectralTransfer-> SpectralTransfer. The program starts. The SpectralTransfer main window appears.
Operation SpectralTransfer 4 Operation 4.1 Backing up measurement data Measurement data that should be saved on a PC must be available as *.csv files in the photometer. The following measurement data can be saved: z Exported measurement datasets from the measurement data memory (concentration, absorbance, transmission and multi-wavelengths measurements) z Spectra z Kinetic records Note Spectra and kinetic records are automatically saved as *.csv files.
SpectralTransfer Operation Example: Dialog box for the backup of measurement datasets (Meas. Data) Functions 01/2008 Button Function Change Dir Opens the directory selection dialog box. Here you determine the target directory on your PC. Copy All --> Copies all files from the source directory to the target directory. Already existing files with the same name are overwritten. Clear Deletes all files in the meter.
Operation SpectralTransfer 4.2 Backing up user-defined methods Here you can backup and recover all user-defined methods for the measuring mode, concentration. Thus you can, e.g., transmit the user-defined methods to a different photometer.
SpectralTransfer Operation 4.3 Backing up the multi wavelengths methods Here you can back up and recover all multi wavelengths methods. Thus you can, e.g., transmit the multi wavelengths methods to a different photometer. The backup of the multi wavelengths methods is started in the group box, Multi wave length methods: Functions Button Function Edit Opens the dialog box for the backup of all multi wavelengths methods in a directory of your choice on the PC.
Operation SpectralTransfer 4.4 Requirements Software and methods update The following is required for the update: z A free USB connection on the PC z A USB cable (type A - type B) z The SpectralTransfer program. It is on the CD-ROM provided with the photometer. z The ActiveSync® program. It is available in the download area of Microsoft® on the Internet. z The current photometer update file. It is available from your photometer manufacturer on the Internet.
SpectralTransfer Operation The following steps are carried out at the photometer. A PC connection is no longer required. 1 Call up the main menu with the key. 2 Using the F1 function key [Settings], open the Settings menu. 04/16/07 9:52 3 Using ▲><▼>, select the menu itemSoftware/methods update and press . 04/16/07 9:52 4 Select source of update data: Using ▲><▼>, select PC as the source and press . USB memory The update process starts.
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