Chapter 2 quick start, 3 program startup – INFICON SID-242 Thin Film Deposition Controller User Manual
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Chapter 2
Quick Start
2-3
2.3 Program Startup
This section will start the SID-242 and run the SQS-242 deposition control program.
Power On the
Computer
Insert the and turn clockwise to enable the power and reset
buttons. Push the power button to start the computer.
Start the
Program
The SID-242 will boot Windows from the internal disk and start
the SQS-242 deposition program. If the SQS-242 program
does not start automatically, use the touchpad to double-click
the desktop icon.
User Login
Screen
Note: If you are prompted to register the software, just press
Cancel for now.
Note: The SID-242 ships with one pre-assigned user. The
user name is Super, with no Password.
The SID-242 displays a progress bar during program startup,
then a User Login screen. Select a User Name from the drop
down box, enter the Password, then click OK.
See Chapter 3 for more information on users, passwords, and
access levels and registartion.
Process
Database
The SID-242 normally starts with the last active process
database. If that database is not found, a Database Open
dialog will be displayed. Use the touchpad to navigate to the
desired database.
Main Display
The main display shows a set of labels associated with the
function of the six SoftKeys. As you operate the SID-242,
these labels will change to display appropriate functions.
Along the top of the display is a menu of less commonly used
functions. This menu is available only when the SID-242 is
stopped (i.e. not running a deposition process).