Ion Science Hydrosteel 7000 - Manual (Page 36)

Hydrosteel 7000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd
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Hydrosteel 7000 PC software
Save section
A specific episode of flux in data can be saved on its own. To save a section, highlight the section on the
graph with the mouse, then select the “Save Section As” option from the file menu. A save data as dialogue
box will appear and ask for a file name and location to save the file.
Merging files
This enables new data to be added to existing files so that a continuous data record is created. Files may
only be merged if they do not contain any overlapping data and are from the same instrument. To merge two
files, open a file and then select merge from the drop down file menu. This will prompt your to select the
second file to merge.
Print options
There are options to print and print preview the displayed graph, table or table section. The graph area
printed will be that on display at the time of printing. Should a particular section be desired for printing then
the zoom and pan functions should be used to select this as the displayed graph area.
As the Hydrosteel is capable of storing large numbers of data points caution should be exercised when
deciding to pint table data as it could run to a very large number of pages. It is possible to print a limited
section of the table. Simply use the curser to highlight a section of the graph in blue which will select the
corresponding table data points. Alternatively select the table data points using the curser arrows. Print table
section will print this section only.
Instrument Settings
There are the following instrument settings that may be accessed using the 7K PC software:
Set Clock
The clock is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at factory.
When unit is interrogated using data download package, the time associated with data points will be
automatically adjusted to the time zone set on the computer operating system (Microsoft Windows).
Whenever a previously saved data file is opened the times are not adjusted.
The clock can be changed by selecting the “Set Clock/Erase Data” option from the “instrument” pull down
menu and choosing the appropriate option. Note the time is set with reference to the clock on the computer
so this must be correct before the clock in the instrument is set. In changing the instrument clock time all the
data in the memory will be erased to maintain data integrity.
Erase logged Data
If the instrument memory is full, data is stored on a scrolling basis. Use the ‘Erase data’ option only in order
to delete all data from the instrument memory.
Flux 4-20mA Range menu
This menu enables the Flux 4-20 mA output range to be changed. It is necessary for the instrument to be
connected for this operation. Simply connect the RS232 cable activate the “flux 4-20 mA range” window and
follow the on screen prompts.
Firmware Upgrade
This enables the instrument firmware to be upgraded for improved operation. Simply connect the RS232
cable
to the instrument with it powered up. Open the 7k PC software select “firmware upgrade” from the
“instrument” dropdown menu and follow the on screen instructions. You will be asked to find the upgrade file
(.upg), this will be provided by ion science by e-
mail or CDROM simply select it from it’s saved location.
Once the upgrade is complete switch the instrument on and off to ensure the new program is active.
Warning: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted or the operation of the instrument is likely to be
corrupted. If this occurs the instrument will have to be returned to Ion science for reprogramming. Ensure
that the modem cable is securely connected and if a laptop is used check the batteries have sufficient power.
Select the “firmware up grade” from the instrument drop down menu and follow the directions. No status bar
will be displayed during the up grade process so patience is required. The firmware upgrade will take some
time. (3-6minutes).