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Chapter 8
Software Guide
8.1 Introduction
The two software applications available for interfacing the Composer with a
computer are called the Composer Monitor software and the Setup Tool.
The Composer Monitor software provides an effective means of monitoring and
storing data using a standard RS-232C COM port. There are two display
modes: Amplitude Track, and Sweep. Amplitude Track is the default mode for
the Composer. The Sweep mode is used to show the shape of the resonant
peak and thereby derive diagnostic information about the sensor’s
performance. The Monitor software is compatible with Windows 95, Windows
98 and Windows NT operating systems.
A simple version of the Monitor software, called the Setup Tool, is shipped with
every instrument with an LED display, free of charge. Its purpose is to
customize instrument’s parameter values for a specific application that will not
be frequently changed.
When the instrument encounters difficulty due to a hardware failure, inadequate
gas pressure in the cell or inappropriate parameter entry, the existence of the
problem is reported on a pop up window. This is applicable for the Setup Tool
as well as for the Monitor software. For information concerning details of errors
and warnings reporting, see
Provided that there is adequate hardware resources, up to twelve instances of
the Monitor software/ Setup Tool can concurrently run on a single computer to
track that many Composers. See
additional hardware requirements and tips on concurrent operations.
8.2 Getting Started
The Monitor software and Setup Tool provides an effective means of monitoring
data using a standard RS-232C COM port. We recommend a good quality
straight serial cable to be used with the Composer instrument. See
and
for details. Both software are compatible
with Windows 95, 98, 2000, and NT systems.
Before installing the software, ensure that your computer system meets the
requirements as shown in