Bio-Rad PowerPac™ Universal Power Supply - Manual (Page 15)

Problem Cause Solution
Communication is 1. IR devices moved out 1. Align power supply and
initiated but not of range during the IrDa adaptor or PDA
completed transmission according to Figure 2
Files do not appear in
the expected location
2. Multiple infrared 2. Remove, shield, or disable
devices within range any other infrared devices
near the PowerPac IR
port (including stacked
PowerPac power
supplies)
3. Receiving device 3. Delete files from PDA
memory is full or PowerPac memory
Computer, power supply, 1. Multiple infrared 1. Remove, shield, or disable
or PDA freezes up devices within range power supplies or any
other infrared devices
near the PowerPac IR
port (including stacked
power supplies). Once the
additional IR devices
have been removed or
shielded, the targeted
PowerPac will return to
proper function
momentarily. Note: Don't
turn off power supply or
the run data file will be
lost
PDA may need to be
reset, follow manufacturers
instructions. For PC
resetting, follow
instructions below
Note: In all cases, once the problem and cause have been identified and corrected,
repeat transmission.
To reset the PC:
On the PC, the IR-communication is done by utilizing the Microsoft Windows
irftp.exe program:
1. Separate the IR-device pair.
2. Check if multiple instances of the Windows irftp.exe program are running:
1. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Del buttons at the same time
2. Click on the Task List button that says:
3. Select the Processes tab (see screenshot below)
4. Look for irftp.exe
If you see multiple irftp.exe processes, end all but one:
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