Parr Instrument 6200 - Manual (Page 64)

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Communications Interfaces
P a r r I n s t r u m e n t C o m p a n y 62
Samba Server Feature (Optional)
Samba was originally developed as an implementa-
tion of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol.
The most common use of SMB is in Microsoft’s CIFS
(Common Internet File System) implementation. As
a result, Samba has become a de facto Microsoft net-
work compatibility tool. In relation to CIFS, Samba
allows non-Microsoft operating systems to enjoy ef-
fectively seamless server and client operation in net-
works catering to the needs of Windows computers.
It is an “open” standard and defined in IETF RFC1001
and RFC1002.
The Samba server feature option in the Parr 6200
Calorimeter offers seamless file services to Windows
based clients. It allows the calorimeter to interact
with a Microsoft Windows client as if it is a Windows
file server. The Samba server feature can be used
to facilitate data file transfer from a calorimeter or
proximate interface to a PC running the Windows op-
erating system. This method of file transfer, for some
users, may be less cumbersome and more intuitive
than using a web browser as an FTP client program
to retrieve or log files.
When purchasing this feature, the user must supply
Parr with the MAC address of the calorimeter (found
in the Software & Hardware Info menu screen). This
allows Parr to activate the feature key. In order to en-
able the calorimeter to use the bar code feature, the
feature key needs to be entered into the instrument.
Select the PROGRAM INFORMATION AND CONTROL
key from the Main Menu. Next, select FEATURE KEY
and enter the feature key purchased from Parr In-
strument Company into the instrument by using the
touchpad. Pressing the key labeled “ABC” allows the
user to switch from upper case letters, to lower case
letters, to numerals, and finally to symbols.
To access the test data open the run data folder. To access the log file open the log data folder.