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Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 52. Connecting devicesThis chapter describes the connection of the devices to thePC. You will also find informati

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 953. Enter the message that should appear if the interval isexpired, button <Message>.The interval test is carried ou

96 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Auxiliary functionsRemarkMenu item "Edit, Remark" or right mouse button with se-lected determinations tableYou m

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 97Compress databaseMenu item "File, Compress"You should compress the database from time to time. Beforecompressin

Vesuv 3.0 7. Troubleshooting • 997. TroubleshootingPossible problems and remedies for several functions arelisted in this chapter.GeneralProblem Re

100 • 7. Troubleshooting Vesuv 3.0Data transferAnalytical devicesProblem RemedyData are in the wrong devicewindowIf the devices are connected to the

Vesuv 3.0 7. Troubleshooting • 101Problem RemedyMissing characters in rawreportsCheck the correct setting of the FIFO buffer:• Win 95, 98: <Sta

102 • 7. Troubleshooting Vesuv 3.0Problem Remedy726 Titroprocessor:Device window remains instatus "Data reception"• The interface of the

Vesuv 3.0 7. Troubleshooting • 103PrintingProblem RemedyCurve is not printed andcan't be displayed in the da-tabase• Does your analytical dev

104 • 7. Troubleshooting Vesuv 3.0Problem RemedyVesuv report: Values areprinted without space in-between.• You have "Great fonts" for the

6 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0Preparing the interfacesYou get additional serial ports (COM ports) with an extensionboard or with a Softswitch.T

Vesuv 3.0 7. Troubleshooting • 105DatabaseProblem RemedyCurve is not represented• Do you have the quantities selected in the curvein your data set

Vesuv 3.0 8. Appendix • 1078. AppendixSoftware licenseVesuv is installed as a full program package with the6.2145.040 or 6.2145.050 Dongle. Install

108 • 8. Appendix Vesuv 3.0Scope of delivery and ordering designationsVesuv 3.0 for up to 64 devices...

Vesuv 3.0 8. Appendix • 109Interfaces for the PCUSB Port Server (4 serial ports, 9-pin) ...2.1

110 • Index Vesuv 3.0IndexAAccess rights...29Management...30Accessories...

Vesuv 3.0 Index • 111DData... 71backup...19export ...

112 • Index Vesuv 3.0Instrument window...20; 40disable ...36Manager...

Vesuv 3.0 Index • 113Re-evaluation ... 87Re-evaluation lines... 85Refresh data...

114 • Index Vesuv 3.0WWindowBalance...54Curve ...82Determinat

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 7Softswitch 2000Metrohm ordering numbers:Softswitch 2000 (for 4 devices) with power adapter 220 V 2.145.0014Softs

8 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0Connecting devicesTitrinoCablesTitrino 25pin, PC 25pin 6.2125.060Titrino 25pin, PC 9pin 6.2125.110Titrino 9pin, P

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 9726 TitroprocessorCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters:

10 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0• The raw reports cannot be printed out on the PC printerimmediately after the determination. Use the internalp

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 11756 KF CoulometerCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.110PC 9pin 6.2134.040If possible work with the following RS parameters:

12 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0737 KF CoulometerCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters: 9

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 13691 pH MeterCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters: 9600B

14 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0692, 713 pH MeterCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters: 9

Vesuv 3.0 Contents • iContents1. Introduction ... 1Purpose o

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 15712 ConductometerCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters:

16 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0730 Sample ChangerCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters:

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices • 17707, 768 KF OvenCablesPC 25pin 6.2125.060PC 9pin 6.2125.110If possible work with the following RS parameters: 9

18 • 2. Connecting devices Vesuv 3.0BalanceBalances with serial interfaces can be connected as follows:Balance CableSartorius MP8, MC1 6.2125.070, P

Vesuv 3.0 3. Tutorial • 193. TutorialThis chapter will introduce you into the operation of Vesuv.You will get an idea of the its possibilities.Gene

20 • 3. Tutorial Vesuv 3.0Working with the dataloggerOpen the datalogger. You may have to login with your pass-word if a login window appears.The da

Vesuv 3.0 3. Tutorial • 21Receive and view dataSend a report from your analytical device to Vesuv. Watchthe status display changing from "Rece

22 • 3. Tutorial Vesuv 3.0Save/Restore device methodsMethods from Titrinos and from the 756 KF Coulometer canbe stored in the PC. For the 730 Sample

Vesuv 3.0 3. Tutorial • 23Restore methods1. Select the window of the device where you wish to re-store methods.2. Click with the right mouse button

24 • 3. Tutorial Vesuv 3.0Managing the determination resultsOpen the program part "Database": Press e.g. the button in the Datalogger (or

ii • Contents Vesuv 3.04. Password ...29Overview...

Vesuv 3.0 3. Tutorial • 25Reducing the number of data sets, filterThe number of data sets to be displayed in the determina-tions table can be reduc

26 • 3. Tutorial Vesuv 3.0Exporting data from Vesuv into ExcelThe measuring point lists of some selected data sets will beexported into an Excel tab

Vesuv 3.0 3. Tutorial • 27CurvesOpen the curve window with the button of the toolbar (ormenu item "View, Show curve").The curve window

Vesuv 3.0 4. Password • 294. PasswordThis chapter shows how to manage access rights for differentuser groups.OverviewVesuv has a comprehensive prot

30 • 4. Password Vesuv 3.0Management of access rights and usersMenu item "Options, User permissions"Groups with different access rights ca

Vesuv 3.0 4. Password • 31Enter/modify passwordMenu item "File, New login, Change password"Enter your password for the first time or chan

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 335. DataloggerThis chapter gives a detailed description of the datalogger.OverviewThe Datalogger communicates with the c

34 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Datalogger toolbarThe buttons have the following meanings:Starts the selected device window. The device windowis ready t

Vesuv 3.0 Contents • iii6. Database... 63Overview...

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 35How to start work with the DataloggerIf you cannot see any device windows on the Dataloggerwork bench (e.g. you don&apo

36 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Device managerMenu item "Device, Device manager".This menu item is only active when all device windows arestop

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 37Delete/disable device windowSelected device windows can be deleted with the button ,balances can be deleted with the b

38 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Recommended port parameter settings• If possible use the standard values: 9600, 8, N, 1, HW.• Handshake: hardware hand

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 39SoftswitchMenu item "Options, Softswitch".You only need this menu item when your devices are con-nected to th

40 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Device windows for analytical instrumentsThe name of the device window is shown in thetitle bar.User An operator name ca

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 41Show received dataMenu item: "Device, Show data"Toolbar:Keys: Ctrl+DMouse: right mouse button in device windo

42 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Extended communication testMenu item "Options, Extended communication test" or Ctrl +Shift + TAdditional possi

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 43Device window propertiesGeneral propertiesMenu item: "Device, Properties, General"Toolbar:Mouse: right mouse

44 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0When you make new settings for the COM port or change ityou should check the communication, see page 41.Device monitorin

iv • Contents Vesuv 3.07. Troubleshooting ...99General...

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 45. Day of week, e.g. each Monday or each 2ndMonday. Day of month, e.g. every first day of the monthWhen you alter the ti

46 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Next expiration date The next date for the first appearanceof the message will be immediately calculatedwhen the dates

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 47Message for monitoring functionsMenu item: "Device, Properties, Monitoring, <Messagetext>"Menu item: &q

48 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0ReportsMenu item: "Device, Properties, Reports"Toolbar:Mouse: right mouse button in device windowKeyboard: Alt

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 49OptionsMenu item: "Device, Properties, Options"Toolbar:Mouse: right mouse button in device windowKeyboard: Al

50 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.01. Mark the empty box and press the button.2. Give the command a name, e.g. "Hello in1st line".3. Enter the co

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 51Device methodsMethod backupMenu item: "Device, Save methods"Mouse: right mouse in device windowThe methods of

52 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.05. Use the <Save methods in file> button to store the meth-ods in the file.This procedure may take some time.The s

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 53Step by step procedure1. Select the file which contains the methods.2. Use the <Read file> button to read in the

54 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Balance windowOverviewEach connected balance receives its own balance window.The window shows the most important informa

Vesuv 3.0 1. Introduction • 11. IntroductionThis chapter describes the system requirements of your PCand the installation of the program.Purpose of

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 55OptionsMenu item: "Balance window, Properties, Options"Toolbar:Mouse: right mouse button in balance windowKey

56 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Assign balance manuallyMenu item: "Device, Balance, Assign balance manually"Toolbar:Mouse: Move the balance wi

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 57Assign balance automaticallyMenu item "Device, Balance, Assign balance automatically"Use this command to assi

58 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0• At the end of the titration wait at least until the timeouthas elapsed before you start up the device again, as oth-e

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 59Datalogger optionsGeneralMenu item "Options, Settings, General"Device windowsShow device driver The file name

60 • 5. Datalogger Vesuv 3.0Management of user namesMenu item "Options, Settings, User names"User names are used for:• Users in the devic

Vesuv 3.0 5. Datalogger • 61ConfigurationsMenu item "File, Configuration"A configuration contains• the properties of all device windows

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 636. DatabaseThis chapter gives a detailed description of the Vesuv data-base.OverviewThe database shows your determination

64 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Toolbar of the databaseThe buttons have the following meaning:Opens a new database.Opens an existing database.Prints the s

2 • 1. Introduction Vesuv 3.0The program consists of 2 parts:1. The Datalogger (see pages 33ff) receives the determina-tion results of the connected

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 65Determinations tableThe determinations table gives an overview on your determi-nations. Each line of this table represent

66 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Printing, exporting, copying dataPrinting determinations tablePrint the determinations table directly with ( ).You may als

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 67Visibility of columns and column headerMenu item "View, Properties", or right mouse button,"Properties&q

68 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0c Calibration was due.g GLP test was due.s Service was due.More columns of the determinations tableMenu item "View, P

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 69Step by step procedure1. Select a data set, which contains the desired item, andgo to menu item "View, Properties&qu

70 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Data managementSortMenu item "Data, Sort" or right mouse button, "Sort" with se-lected determinations

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 71FilterMenu item "Data, Filter" or right mouse button, "Filter" withselected determinations tableThe d

72 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Value = 0.Time=, Time<...: Filter for time only withoutdate, e.g. Time<12:00:00 (data sets from00:00:01 to 11:59:59)

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 73FindMenu item "Data, Find" or right mouse button, "Find" withselected determinations tableSearch for

74 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0PrintingPrinting determinations tableMenu item "File, Print" or with selected determinationstableThe whole det

Vesuv 3.0 1. Introduction • 3Installation of the programThe installation program copies the files from the installationCD to the drive and director

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 75Report_header English report template with title, suitable forpotentiometric titrations.You may change the title with a

76 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Creating your own report templatesReport templates are *.htm files.If you wish to create your own report templates, you be

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 77Adding new report lines1. Open e.g. the template Report_KF.htm with a text editor(e.g. Notepad).2. Search the text "

78 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Export dataThe selected data sets can be exported to other Vesuv data-bases, to other programs or to a LIMS.Exporting data

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 79Prerequisites for automatic export:• The database has to be open. If you haveseveral analytical devices connected to Ve-

80 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Data set separator Separator between data sets, for textfiles only.\r CR\n LFStart block Introducing string. This st

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 81Std Standard deviation as calculated by the analyti-cal device.Unit Unit of the variable, e.g. unit of the result.Value V

82 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0CurveMenu item "View, Show curve" or Opens the curve window. The curve can be printed with .Note: Curve can onl

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 83Note: If you rename the axis label then the nameof the quantity shown will also be renamed.1st Y value Quantity to be sho

84 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Curve colors, fontsRight mouse button on the curve, Properties, CurveSettings for showing the curve of a single determinat

4 • 1. Introduction Vesuv 3.0Installing VesuvStart Windows. Find a drive that has at least 100 Mbytes freestorage space.Insert installation CD and o

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 85Curve gridRight mouse button on the curve, Properties, GridSettings for displaying the grid lines.The settings apply to a

86 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Curve optionsRight mouse button on the curve, Properties, OptionsSelects the various colors for showing the curves.The set

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 87Re-evaluation, recalculationRe-evaluation, recalculationRight mouse button on the curve, Re-evaluationThe curves can be e

88 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Evaluation according to the parallel tangents method.Parallel tangents are applied to the curve. The EP isdefined as the m

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 89Show variables and formulasMenu item "View, Show variables+formulas"The variables window will be displayed. You

90 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0If such a variable is used in a formula for calculation, its valuewill be read in the line which you find under "Name

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 91StatisticsMenu item "Data, Statistics"Mean, standard deviation and relative standard deviation arecalculated.St

92 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0More windowsRaw reportsMenu item "View, Show raw reports"Raw reports are those reports which have been sent by t

Vesuv 3.0 6. Database • 93EndpointsMenu item "View, Show endpoints"The table "Endpoints" contains all those values which havebe

94 • 6. Database Vesuv 3.0Options of the databaseGeneralMenu item "Options, Settings, General"Open last database on startThe last database