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Automated Transmission Multi-SamplIR

1. 074601 01 Page 6 Correct Cabling Procedure Computer to Motor Controller 15 Pin Male Male Accessory Cable USB Cable PIKE Motor Controller to Accessory Fi Computer Motor Controller PIKE Accessory Figure 11 Correct cabling procedure e The accessory port of the motor controller should be connected to the accessory through the 6 foot male to male 15 pin cable provided e Connect the USB cable from the controller to the PC Starting AutoPRO There are several ways in which to run AutoPRO control Follow the steps below in order to start AutoPRO Control as a stand alone application 1 Click the start button 2 Point to Programs 3 Point to the AutoPRO5 folder 4 Click on the AutoPRO program The program will be run and will be displayed in the lower left hand corner of the display Note that AutoPRO requires that your computer system be set up with a screen resolution of at least 800x600 PN 350 074601 01 Page 7 It s Your First Time When you start AutoPRO for the first time the software does not know which accessory you have and you will be asked to configure the software The dialog below will be shown A You must select an accessory When you click OK the Accessory Setup page will be displayed Dn eu Acs OOOO Accessory Type O VeeMax C ATRMax Polarizer Precision Polarizer C RotatlR 6 inch Holder 8 inch Holder MapplR C AutoDiffuslR C Map300 C AY Stage C
2. 150mm AutoS ampler 200mm AutoS ampler C 300mm AutoSampler C VeeMax with Polarizer C ATRMax with Polarizer C VeeMax with Prec Polarizer C ATRMax with Prec Polarizer Communications USB port status Communications Test Demo Mode OFF Configure Motors Initialize Motors OK In order to configure the software to work with your accessory click the button next to the accessory description Click on 6 holder and ensure DEMO MODE is OFF Click OK O VeeMax C ATRMax Polarizer Precision Polarizer Rotatlh 6 inch Holder 8 inch Holder MapplR AutoDiffusiR Map300 C xY Stage C 150mm AutoS ampler 200mm AutoS ampler C 300mm AutoSampler VeeMax with Polarizer ATRMax with Polarizer VeeMax with Prec Polarizer C ATRMax with Prec Polarizer PN 350 074601 01 Communications USB port status comunica es Demo Mode OFF Initialize Motors Page 8 AutoPRO Overview AutoPRO is a Windows based automation software program for use with PIKE automated accessories and the AutoPRO motion controller With this software package a range of automated accessories may be programmed and operated in conjunction with most Windows based FTIR software packages Several programs comprise the complete software package but the following two programs are central to the function of the software and will be introduced briefly here AutoPRO Control This program contains the tools
3. Files x66 PIKE Technologies AutoPr ias an PN 350 074601 01 Page 11 How to Use Help Choose Help from the menu or press F1 on the keyboard e Index Displays an index of Help topics including menus commands and shortcuts e Using Help Provides information on how to use Windows Help e About Provides specific information regarding the version of AutoPRO and current system information Status The status of the accessory at any time is displayed This includes the position of the accessory the current status of the motors and a thumbnail view of the file being used for programming the motion These and all other functions are described fully in the AutoPRO manual Init exe First exe These are programs which may be inserted into an FTIR macro With these programs the basic functions required to run the accessory may be accessed from within the macro While the software is running a small AutoPRO status box is displayed in the lower right hand corner More details of how to use this and other exe files available in the AutoPRO software are given in the AutoPRO User s Manual PN 350 074601 01 Page 12 PIIKE TECHNOLOGIES Spectroscopic Creatit ity 6125 Cottonwood Drive Madison WI 53719 5120 608 274 2721 TEL 608 274 0103 FAX info piketech com www piketech com
4. handling of multiple filenames and provides different security options Pre Expenment Macro File Po Browse Clear Ei Pre Sample Collect Macro File Browse Clear Post Sample Collect Macro File Browse Clear E Post Experiment Macro File File Handling Po Browse Clear Ei Background Handling Save files using generated filename jenerate a Collect Background at 1st point in profile al Collect Background at All Points in Profile Save E character filename Number of seconds in current year Save files using Root filename Root File Name maf234 Example Filename paf234 spc Midac Grams wiAl 7 Select Bl al Default Directories FTIR Software Security Cancel OF PN 350 074601 01 Page 10 e Program Motions A series of samples may be defined and stored to a file This file may be subsequently used to move your accessory while collecting data from your spectrometer hy AutoPRO Wafer O e File Edit Setup Draw Help Profile Description No Description R 67 14 Theta 289 0 X21 8 Y 63 5 18pt samp waf e Load and Unload The accessory stage may be moved to an unload position to simplify the insertion of new samples Ta AutoPRO Control Setup Status Collect Data 7 Setup Bench Select Profile Sample Root E Sa Background Setup Accessory Program Motions Background Root Back O a Setup Experiment Auto Operation HappiR C Program
5. required to operate your automated accessory 5 etup Stats Collect Data Setup Bench Select Profile Sample Root wal234 E Background Setup ACCessory Program Motion Background Root Back Pr Scan Setup Experiment Auto Operation Hap300 C AutoPARO54Profile yy map ACCDEMO IRDEMO Unload Help Quit The AutoPRO control panel contains the following major functions e Setup Bench Basic parameters for data collection number of scans resolution etc may be defined and stored to a file IR Software Location Cancel IR Software Mame OF PN 350 074601 01 Page 9 e Setup Accessory This function allows selection of the actual accessory used with the spectrometer computer accessory communication test and basic accessory setup Select 6 inch Holder Accessom Type pa Communications VeeM ax C ATRMax a il e ea Baud Rate 9600 Precision Polarizer f Rotatip Communications Test f Ginch Holder DA O B inch Holder C MapplA Configure Motors C AutoDiffuslR C Map300 O Y Stage C 150mm AutoSanpler C 200mm utoS ampler f 300mm utoS ampler C YeeMas with Polarizer C ATRMas with Polarizer Cancel Initialize Motor e Setup Experiment Macros and executable files can be integrated into the autosampler routine This function also allows special
6. to produce an R Theta motion The accessory is mounted to a standard sample compartment baseplate perpendicular to the beam The entire baseplate and accessory can then be secured to the instruments sample compartment Wafer Ring Drive Mechanism Figure 1 Multi SamplIR accessory front and side views PN 350 074601 01 Page 1 Unpacking Your Accessory In order for you to quickly verify receipt of your accessory we have included a packing list Please inspect the package carefully Packing List Multi SamplIR User Manual AutoPRO Manual and Software Multi SamplIR PN 350 074601 PN 350 000070 PN 074 26XX Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Motor Controller 6 Inch Wafer Ring Power Cables Quantity 1 PN 074 3661 Quantity 1 set Quantity 1 Washers Quantity 25 PN 350 074601 01 Page 2 Installation and Use Removing the Holder from the Accessory Perform the following steps 1 Grasp the holder firmly between the top idler pulley and the tension idler 2 Gently push in a horizontal plane toward the instrument 3 When the ring has cleared the idler pulley and gear driver slightly twist the rear of the holder to the right 4 Pull the holder back horizontally until the tension idler has recoiled and remove the ring Idler Pulley Tension Idler Gear Drive Sample Loading Samples are held in place using magnets To load sample remove the metal washer place the pellet or film over the sample aperture an
7. I 53719 Printed in the United States of America All world rights reserved No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior written permission of PIKE Technologies Inc Address Comments to PIKE Technologies Inc 6125 Cottonwood Drive Madison WI 53719 Phone 608 274 2721 Fax 608 274 0103 E mail info piketech com Web Site www piketech com Jan 1 2013 Contents Introduction Unpacking Your Accessory Packing List Installation and Use Removing the Holder from the Accessory Sample Loading Initial Alignment Linear Orientation to the Beam Installing the Software Installing the AutoPRO Motor Controller Connecting the Motor Controller to Your Computer Correct Cabling Procedure Starting AutoPRO It s Your First Time AutoPRO Overview AutoPRO Control How to Use Help Status Init exe First exe Dia H IR 0 IU IWIN IN ke O O 0 IN IN O0 12 12 12 Introduction The Multi SamplIR has been designed to mount a 13 mm pellet holder ring holding up to 18 samples in the beam of an FTIR spectrometer to allow manual or automatic mapping of the transmittance spectrum of the wafer The accessory has two major parts the drive mechanism and the ring The ring is placed into the drive mechanism and may be rotated through 360 degrees and translated through 3 inches
8. Installation and User Guide TECHNOLOGIES Spectroscopic Creativity l PIKE Automated Transmission Multi SamplIR The information in this publication is provided for reference only All information contained in this publication is believed to be correct and complete PIKE Technologies Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material All product specifications as well as the information contained in this publication are subject to change without notice This publication may contain or reference information and products protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the patent rights of PIKE Technologies Inc nor the rights of others PIKE Technologies Inc does not assume any liability arising out of any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties This document contains confidential or proprietary information of PIKE Technologies Inc Neither this document nor the information herein is to be reproduced distributed used or disclosed either in whole or in part except as specifically authorized by PIKE Technologies Inc PIKE Technologies Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Copyright 1991 2013 by PIKE Technologies Inc Madison W
9. ative path and then select Enter OR Choose to exit Setup by selecting EXIT The software will be copied The source and destination files and percentage of completed task are displayed A dialog box will appear when the program has been loaded Click on the OK box to complete the installation Now the motion control unit can be plugged in Windows Plug and Play will detect the new device being plugged in and prompt you to install a driver for it Please refer to the AutoPRO5 manual for more details PN 350 074601 01 Page 5 Installing the AutoPRO Motor Controller The motion control electronics interface the Vertical Wafer Accessory to your computer Commands are sent to this electronics unit using a USB cable A 15 pin accessory cable is used to connect this unit to the accessory Connecting the Motor Controller to Your Computer The power supply for the motor controller is self adjusting and can be used in most locations Please read the labels on the rear of the motor controller before attempting to connect the system The power for the motor controller should always be turned off when attaching the cables AC INPUT VOLTAGE 100 730 VAC LINE FREQUENCY 47 63 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION OW max Fuse rating 2504 24 Time Lag CAUTION To avoid electric shock the power cord ground conductor must be connected to ground Do not remove cover Refer servicing to qualified personnel Figure 10 Motor controller rear panel PN 350
10. d replace the washer to secure the sample PN 350 074601 01 Page 3 Initial Alignment Linear Orientation to the Beam The Wafer Holder accessory has been pre aligned to the sample baseplate to assure the infrared beam strikes the center of the wafer and that the maximum travel is allowed in both the linear and rotational planes The linear slide has two stops to limit the amount of travel of the slide The scale indicator showing the radius distance may be set to zero by loosening the two screws fastening the indicator Align the scale indicator to the zero mark and secure the mounting screws Linear Slide Scale Indicator Indicator Mounting Screws PN 350 074601 01 Page 4 Installing the Software NOTE Always install the software first before plugging in the motion control unit If the controller is plugged in before the software has been installed the PIKE USB device driver may need to be updated Please refer to Appendix B of the AutoPRO5 manual Step 1 Insert the CD into the drive of your computer Step 2 From the START menu select Run The Run dialog box will appear to enter a filename Enter either X setup exe or browse to the Disk Directory and select setup exe A setup dialog box will appear for a few moments while the installation program checks for available memory and configuration The AutoPRO Setup dialog box will appear Choose to use the default path select Enter OR Choose to enter an altern

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