1 Preface 1-1. Purpose and features of this program Preface The operation procedures and precautions mentioned in this operating manual apply only for the specified use of the program. We do not hold ourselves responsible for uses not described in this operating manual. This operating manual will not explain the basic common operations of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, such as selecting commands or setting dialog boxes.
1-1. Purpose and features of this program 1-1. Purpose and features of this program This program is used to download data(256 points) collected by the data logger function featured in FI-8000 to a PC to use the data effectively. There are the following advantages in downloading data collected by the data logger function: •...
Download instrument information ..............15 Download data ....................16 Complete download ..................17 Clear data in the FI-8000 main unit .............. 18 Turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit ..........18 Switch to automatic mode ................19 3-2. Data screen ......................20 Delete data ....................
2 Installation and Uninstallation 2-1. Precautions on operating environment Installation and Uninstallation 2-1. Precautions on operating environment This program can be used on Microsoft operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Please note that it cannot be used on other operating systems. This program requires a maximum of 40 MB hard disk when it is installed.
2 Installation and Uninstallation 2-3. Installation procedure 2-3. Installation procedure ● Start the setup After inserting the CD-ROM or starting setup.exe, the following screen is displayed. program Click the Next button. ● Accept the The following screen is displayed. license agreement Click the Next button to continue the installation, or the Cancel button to abort the installation.
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2 Installation and Uninstallation 2-3. Installation procedure ● Customer Click the Next button to display the following screen. Information Click the Next button. ● Destination Folder Click the Next button.
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2 Installation and Uninstallation 2-3. Installation procedure ● Start setup Click the Next button to start installation. ● Complete When the setup process is completed, the following screen is displayed. The program can be used immediately after setup.
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2 Installation and Uninstallation 2-3. Installation procedure CAUTION Save past data for reinstallation Please note the following when reinstalling the software: Uninstall the software before reinstallation. If the software is uninstalled after some operation, some files will remain on the PC. Of these files, FI8000.mdb is a database file.
3 How to Operate 3-1. Download screen To perform data communication, place the FI-8000 main unit to an appropriate position, and with the program activated, turn on the power of the main unit. The program automatically judges whether or not communication is...
(6) Turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit ● Power OFF Use the Power Off button to turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit and initialize the serial port of the PC. 1. Click the Power Off button.
3 How to Operate 3-2. Data screen (3) Output snap list ● Save list Save the list displayed in the upper section of the screen as a csv file. Click the Save List button. Specify the location and the file name, and click the Save button to store the data.
3 How to Operate 3-2. Data screen (4) Change password ● Input Display the Password dialog in the same way as deleting the data, and click Change Password. password Enter an appropriate password and click the Current password button. The following message is displayed.
When the selected data is a normal data, the summary of the data is displayed. Snapshot Name : Data name Sampling Date/Time : Recorded time Serial No./Station ID/User ID : Status of the FI-8000 main unit : Gas Concentration : Concentration at sampling time...
3 How to Operate 3-3. Data View screen Printout example (snapshot) Notes on printer settings (1) Detailed printer settings depend on the printer used. Please see the operation manual of the printer. (2) This program does not support Print Area setting. Therefore, usage such as printing only part of the selected data is not possible.
3 How to Operate 3-3. Data View screen (2) Save to a file ● Save Click the Save button on the screen. Specify the location and the file name, and click the Save button to store the data. Click the Cancel button to cancel the save operation.
Interval Trend Time (Sec) and Station ID (16 Characters) can be selected and changed from the list. The Date/Time Set button can be used to align the internal clock of the FI-8000 main unit (FI-8000 Date/Time) to the set time of the PC (PC Date/Time).
● Send updates Modify the places to change and click the Update button. When the Yes button is clicked, the changes are sent to the FI-8000 main unit and stored there. When the No button is clicked, update is canceled.
4 Data Maintenance 4-1. Details of data storage structure Data Maintenance Depending on usage (such as loading data many times in a single day), the number of data might increase drastically. In such a case, it might be difficult just to find the desired data. In addition, there is a possibility of losing valuable data caused by an unexpected trouble of the PC.
Operating Precautions When using the program, take sufficient considerations on the following points: (1) When downloading data, check that FI-8000 is placed at an appropriate position. If the position is not appropriate, download cannot be performed properly. (2) When downloading, avoid similar operations using another application. (For example, performing IR communication during data download) (3) Do not kill the program (for example, by using Ctrl + Alt + Del).
Do not move the unit during communication. during communication. Something is wrong in the There is a scattered light Eliminate the device that uses IR. communication data. outside. If an error still persists despite the above actions, please contact RIKEN KEIKI.
File Structure This chapter explains the details about file contents at installation and during operation. 8-1. Current directory immediately after installation File name Details FI8000.exe FI-8000 main unit RkIrDA11.ocx Infrared communication component RKComm.ocx Serial communication component Filemove.avi Animation file that shows that data download is in progress 8-2.
9 Software Specifications Software Specifications Name of product FI-8000 Data Logger Management Program (name of program) Model SW-FI-8000(EX) Executable file FI8000.EXE name Supported OS Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Program capacity Main program: Approx. 3 MB/Library: Approx. 5.2 MB...
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