Sri PeakSimple 202 Instruction Manual

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Model 202
Four Channel PeakSimple Data System
Open the Model 202
VerifythattheModel202ispoweredOFFandunplugged. Removethethumbscrewsonbothsidesofthe
Model202boxandslidethetopcoverupandoff. Itisconnectedtothebottomoftheboxbythegroundwire,
sojust setitnexttothe bottomhalf ofthebox. There isa wiringdiagramof theModel 202circuitboards and
allwiringconnectionsontheinsideofthetopcover. Usethiswiringdiagram(shownbelow)tocompletesteps
1-4 as described on the following pages, then proceed to steps 5 & 6 .
The Model 202 may be used with any brand or model of GC or HPLC
offeringananalog detectoroutputsignalrangingfrom-5Vto +5V. Itincludestwo
independent,programmable controls (-5Vto+5V analogoutput)for temperature
&pressureorHPLCgradientformation. TheModel202 hasfour channels,which
can be split any way between the two time bases (TIMEBASE 1 and 2). Two
remotestartinputscompatiblewith2-wireswitchclosures(typicallyoutputbyGCs
andHPLCsas a remotestartsignal) are alsoincludedfor your optionaluse.
STEP 2
(optional)
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 4
STEP 5: Install PeakSimple STEP 6: Starting an Analysis

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STEP 1: Connect the Analog Signal Cable(s)
1-1. Routetheanalogsignalcablesfromyourinstrument
throughtheopen hole in the backoftheModel202.
1-2. Strip 1/4” of insulation from the “signal+” and
“signal-”wiresofyourinstrument’ssignalcables.
1-3. Remove the jumpers shown in the close-
uppicturetotheleft. Insertthe“signal+”wire
into the Lawson 202 board screw terminal
marked“CH1 sig +”andsecure theconnection
withasmallflat-bladescrewdriver.
1-4. Insert the “signal-” wire into the Lawson
202board screw terminal marked “CH1 sig -”
andsecure theconnection.
1-5. Repeattheconnection of signal cablesfor
channels 2, 3, and 4. Any unused channels
MUSThave bothinputsjumpered toground.
STEP 2: (OPTIONAL) Connect the Remote Start Cable
TheModel 202remotestartcapabilityallows youtostartthedata systembymeansofa switchclosure. Two
separateremote start circuitspermitthe usertoindividually start TIMEBASE1and 2ofthedata system. In
someapplications,thechromatographbeingused withtheModel202mayofferaremotestartsignaloutputor
switchclosureoutputthat permitsstarting anintegrator orother devicewhentheSTARTbuttonispressedon
thechromatograph’son-boardcontrolpanel. Typically, this signalcanbe used tostartthe Model 202.
2-1. Routetheremotestartcablefromyourinstrumentthrough
theopenholeinthebackoftheModel202.
2-2. Strip1/4”ofinsulationfromthe“+”and“-”wiresofyour
remotestartcable.
2-3. Insertthe“+”wireintotheRELAYboardscrewterminal
marked“#1IN” and secure theconnection.
2-4. Insertthe“-”wire intothe RELAYboardscrewterminal
marked“#1G” and securetheconnection.
Routethe signal cablesthrough thishole
TheModel202isshipped
with jumpers in the
Channelscrewterminals

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Slide the cover back onto the Model 202 and secure it with the thumbscrews.
STEP 4: Connect Power to the Model 202
TheModel202isprovidedwithapowercordwhichplugs
intoa standard 110 (or 220) volt outlet. PlugtheModel
202intothewalloutlet. Turn ON the power switch and
verify that the POWER LED on the front of the Model
202is lit.
The power LED is lit when the Model 202 is
connectedto a power source.
STEP 5: Install PeakSimple Chromatography Software
5-1. Locateyour copy ofPeakSimple,which is shippedinsidethe front
cover of your SRI manual. Insert the CD or floppy disk(s) into your
computer’s appropriatedrive.
STEP 3: Connect the Serial Cable to
Your Computer
The Model 202 is equipped with a RS-232
serial port. A DB-9 type serial cable
(provided) connects the Model 202 to your
WindowsTM computerthroughthePC’sCOM
port. ThissimpleinterfacepermitstheModel
202 to be operated from a desktop or laptop
computer.
3-1. Secure one end of the serial cable to an
availableCOMportonyourPC.
3-2. SecuretheotherendtotheRS-232serial
port on the back of the Model 202.
Serialcable (DB-9 type)
COM1

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5-5. Fortheremote start option:
Open the Edit menu and choose Channels. Click on
the Details button for channel 1. Verify that Remote
startis enabled (the box should be checked). Repeat
thisstep forchannel2.
5-4. PeakSimpledefaultstoCOM1. If
you did not connect the Model 202 to
COM1, you will get the error message.
Open the Edit menu and choose Overall.
In the dialog box that appears, enter the
number of the COM port to which you
have connected the Model 202. If you
donotknowthenumberoftheCOMport
towhichyou connected the 202, usethe
process of elimination: try different
numbersuntilyoufindonethatworks.
STEP 5 Continued
5-2. Open the appropriate drive through My Computer, then
doubleclick on“Setup.exe” andfollow theinstructions.
5-3. Double-clickonthePeakSimpleicontolaunchtheprogram.
Verifythatcommunication has been established between your
computerandtheModel202. Anerrormessage willappearif
communicationisnotestablished.

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More on PeakSimple:
ThisQuickStartguidepresentsavery briefintroductiontoPeakSimple. Therearetutorialsin themanual and
online at www.srigc.com (click on the “Download Our Documents” button) that will acquaint you with
PeakSimple’sbasicfunctions.
Ifyouhavequestions orproblems, callSRI forfreetechnicalsupportat310-214-5092,8am-5pmCalifornia
time.
6-2. Hityourcomputerkeyboardspacebartobegintherun,andthedataisplottedonscreeninthechromatogram
window.
6-3. HittheEnd key on your computer keyboard to stop the run.
STEP 6: Starting an Analysis
6-1. TheupperrightcornerofthePeakSimplechromatogramwindowcontainsreal-timeinformationpertinent
toyouranalysisinprogress. The statusoftherun(STANDBY,RUN)isdisplayedincapitallettersnext tothe
millivolt(mV)reading,underneaththeamountoftimeintotherun.
Pressthe End key
to stop the run
Press the spacebar to begin the run