BUCHI Vacuum Controller V-855 - Manual (Page 8)

5 Putting into operation
8 Distillation Record 1.2 Operation Manual
5 Putting into operation
This section contains all steps to a working setup in chronological order. If any error occurs, please
check every step carefully again from the beginning.
5 .1 Step 1: Installing the driver and the program
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
· The vacuum controller must be disconnected from the computer at the time of installation
· For installation, the user must hold administrative rights on the computer
· The PC must match the minimum system requirements for this software, see section 3.1
Installation of the software:
Put the CD into the optical drive of the PC and follow the installation dialog of the autostart–CD. For
detailed information about the installation process of the software see sections 5.4 and following.
5 .2 Step 2: Starting the program
· Go to: Start > Programs > BUCHI > Distillation Record > Distillation Record
· Or double-click onto the program shortcut icon on the desktop
5 .3 Step 3: Connecting the vacuum controller
Perform the following steps:
1. Use a USB cable to connect the vacuum controller to the PC (see drawing).
2. Switch on the vacuum controller.
3. Wait for the software to establish the communication link (check ‘Connection status’ field,
see f section 6.1).
The software is now ready to receive data .
From PC to BUCHI vacuum
controller
NOTE
The maximum cable length for USB cables should not exceed 5 m.
On the vacuum controller firmware version 3.01 or higher must be installed.