Inficon Micro GC Fusion User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
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EZ IQ and Micro GC Fusion Driver
Installation Guide
Micro GC Fusion
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Micro GC EZ IQ Installation and Driver Configuration
Table Of Contents
Cover Page
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Copyright
Chapter 1
EZ IQ Installation
1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Computer Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 Install EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.4 EZ IQ Installation Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chapter 2
Micro GC Fusion Driver Installation and Configuration
2.1 Installing Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 Configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Chapter 3
Customer Support
3.1 How To Contact Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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Chapter 1
EZ IQ Installation
1.1 Introduction
Micro GC Fusion is compatible with INFICON EZ IQ software (PN G2801-64002).
To connect Micro GC Fusion to EZ IQ, the Micro GC Fusion driver for EZ IQ must
be installed on the EZ IQ computer and a license for Micro GC Fusion driver on
OpenLAB or EZ IQ (PN 952-389-G1) must be obtained from INFICON and installed
on Micro GC Fusion.
1.2 Computer Minimum Requirements
The EZ IQ computer must meet the following requirements:
1.2.1 Important Notes
Microsoft TCP/IP networking is required for all products. WAN’s (wide area
networks) are not supported.
Disk space requirements should be adjusted based on archival periodicity.
INFICON recommends a minimum of one year of the expected disk usage on
top of the recommendation of the operating system. For reference, each
analysis will generate a data file of ~200 KB.
Micro GC Fusion software must be upgraded to version 1.3 or higher.
Table 1-1 Computer mimumum requirements
Type Microsoft Operating System CPU RAM1Disk Space Network Graphics
Minimum
Configuration
XP Pro. SP3 with.Net 3.0 or
Vista Business SP1 or
Windows 7 Pro 32-bit
2 GHz 2 GB 10 GB See
section
1.2.1.
1024 x 768
Recommended
Configuration
XP Pro. SP3 with.Net 3.0 or 3.5 SP1 or
Vista Business SP1 or
Windows 7 Pro 32-bit
Dual core
2 GHz
2 GB 10 GB and
>60% free HD
space
100 Mbps or
higher
1280 x 1024
or higher
1RAM total available memory for EZ IQ including the operating system, but no other application.

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1.3 Install EZ IQ
To install EZ IQ onto a Windows computer:
1Insert the EZ IQ Installation CD into the computer CD-ROM drive.
2The CD Installer window will display. (See Figure 1-1.) If it does not display,
double-click CDInstaller.exe under the CD-ROM root drive.
3Click Install EZ IQ to start the installation.
Figure 1-1 CD Installer window

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4The EZ IQ Setup - Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for EZ IQ window
will display. (See Figure 1-2.) Click Next>.
Figure 1-2 EZ IQ Setup - Welcome window
5The EZ IQ Setup - Choose Destination Location window will display.
(See Figure 1-3.) Choose an EZ IQ software installation destination folder. It is
recommended to use the default destination folder C:\EZIQ. Click Next>.
Figure 1-3 EZ IQ Setup - Choose Destination Location window

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6The EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window will display. (See Figure
1-4.) Type in a name for the Program Folder. This name will be shown in the
Start >> All Programs menu. It is recommended to use the default
Chromatography program folder name. Click Next>.
Figure 1-4 EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window
7The EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window will display. (See Figure 1-5.)
Figure 1-5 EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window

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8When prompted, click Yes to create an EZ IQ desktop shortcut. (See Figure
1-6.)
Figure 1-6 EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window and EZ IQ shortcut icon

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9Various EZ IQ installation windows will display. Some are shown in Figure 1-7
through Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-7 EZ IQ RUO2 Setup - Setup Status window
Figure 1-8 EZ IQ 3.3.2 SP2 Setup - Setup Status window

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Figure 1-9 EZ IQ Setup - cmd.exe window
Figure 1-10 INFICON MicroGC Setup - Setup Status window

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Figure 1-11 VICI Valve Setup - Setup Status window
10 When the installation is complete, the EZ IQ Setup - Reboot to Complete
Setup window will display. (See Figure 1-12.) Select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now. Click Finish.
Figure 1-12 EZ IQ Setup - Reboot to Complete Setup window

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11 Once the computer reboots, the Data System window will display. (See Figure
1-13.) Click OK to complete the installation.
Figure 1-13 Data System - Installation complete window
1.4 EZ IQ Installation Qualification
EZ IQ provides an installation qualification tool to verify that the software was
installed correctly.
1Select Start >> Chromatography >> Installation Qualification (IQ).
2A Report.TXT file will display. If the installation was successful, Installation
Qualification Test: PASSED will appear. (See Figure 1-14.)
Figure 1-14 EZ IQ Installation Qualification Test: PASSED

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3If the installation was not successful, Installation Qualification Test: FAILED
will appear. (See Figure 1-15.) Reinstall EZ IQ. If the problem continues,
contact INFICON.
Figure 1-15 EZ IQ Installation Qualification Test: FAILED

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Chapter 2
Micro GC Fusion Driver Installation and Configuration
2.1 Installing Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ
The EZ IQ driver is available for download from
http://www.inficon.com/tabid/244/en-US/default.aspx.
1Download the Micro GC Fusion driver for EZ IQ from under the Software
Downloads tab (http://www.inficon.com/tabid/244/en-US/default.aspx).
1a Click Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ.
1b Enter user information and then click Start Download.
1c The file MicroGCFusion-EZIQ-Driver.Setup will download.
2Double-click on MicroGCFusion-EZIQ-Driver.Setup to start the installation
process.
3The INFICON Micro GC Fusion for EZ IQ Setup window will display. Click
Next. (See Figure 2-1.)
Figure 2-1 EZ IQ driver welcome window

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4The End-User License Agreement window will display. (See Figure 2-2.)
Figure 2-2 End-User License Agreement
5If the terms of the End-User License Agreement are acceptable, select
I accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next. (See Figure 2-3.)
Figure 2-3 Accept the terms in the End-User License Agreement

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6The driver installation will begin. (See Figure 2-4.)
Figure 2-4 Driver installation
7Once the installation is complete, click Finish to exit the setup wizard. (See
Figure 2-5.)
Figure 2-5 Click Finish to exit the setup wizard

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2.2 Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation
Perform the following steps to activate Micro GC Fusion access from EZ IQ.
1Ensure the following materials are readily available:
The License Certificate ID from the License Certificate for EZ IQ or
Open LAB Access (PN 952-389-G1).
The serial number of the Micro GC Fusion that will connect to EZ IQ
NOTE: The serial number can be found on the product label on the back
of the instrument.
2On a computer with access to the internet, open a web browser. Type
http:\\fusionlicense.inficon.com in the address bar and press enter. Enter
the License Certificate ID and Instrument Serial Number. (See Figure 2-6.)
NOTE: Web browsers including the latest version of Google Chrome, FireFox
and Internet Explorer are supported. Refer to 074-594-P1
Micro GC Fusion Operating Manual for support on older web browser
versions.
Figure 2-6 License Activation and Download
3Click Download License to download the openlab-fusion.license file onto
the computer. (Refer to Figure 2-6.)
NOTE: If a different computer was used to download the license file, transfer
the openlab-fusion.license file to the computer connected to
Micro GC Fusion.

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4Complete the license activation by uploading the Micro GC Fusion license file
into the Micro GC Fusion via the web-based user interface on the computer.
4a On the computer that is connected to Micro GC Fusion, open a web
browser. Type the instrument hostname or IP address of the connected
Micro GC Fusion in the address bar and press enter.
4b Click the icon. Click the System Administration button. Click the
System Configuration button.
4c Click the icon. (See Figure 2-7.)
Figure 2-7 Upload Micro GC Fusion license file
4d Navigate to the folder that contains the openlab-fusion.license file. Click
Open to upload the file.
5Micro GC Fusion is now licensed for EZ IQ access. (See Figure 2-8.)
Figure 2-8 Upload license file is complete

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2.3 Configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion
Before configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion, ensure:
EZ IQ was successfully installed
Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ was successfully installed
Micro GC Fusion is powered on
The computer with EZ IQ installed and Micro GC Fusion are physically
connected via an Ethernet cable, either through direct connection or through a
LAN network
To connect Micro GC Fusion to the computer with EZ IQ installed:
1Select Start >> All Programs >> Chromatography >> EZ IQ Config. (See
Figure 2-9.)
Figure 2-9 EZ IQ Config
2The EZ IQ Configuration window will display. Click Instrument
Configuration.... (See Figure 2-10.)
Figure 2-10 Click Instrument Configuration...

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3In the Instrument Configuration window, type an Instrument Name. From
the Instrument Type shortcut menu, select INFICON Micro GC Fusion. Click
Configure. (See Figure 2-11.)
Figure 2-11 Instrument Configuration
4The INFICON Micro GC Fusion configuration window will display. Select the
INFICON Micro GC Fusion icon. Click the green arrow to move the INFICON
Micro GC Fusion icon from Available modules to Configured modules.
(See Figure 2-12.)
Figure 2-12 INFICON Micro GC Fusion driver icon, before and after