Instrument Software Structure And Organization - Ametek mocon AQUATRAN 3/38 Operator's Manual

Using the Instrument Software

Instrument Software Structure and Organization

All the User Interface and Instrument Control functions of your permeation system are accessed through the
Instrument Software. The User Interface consists of a Title bar, an Icon bar, and the Workspace
The "Title" bar is a fixed region at the top of the screen that shows the users login status, the name of the
current screen displayed in the workspace, an icon for printing a screen image, an icon for accessing the
Help System and a "close" button. The "Icon" bar is the fixed region below the Title bar containing seven
icons. The "Workspace" occupies the remaining space below the Icon bar.
The various functions and screens that appear within the workspace are accessed using the icons in the
Icon bar. Selecting one of these icons displays a screen in the workspace or a menu from which additional
choices can be made.
When the instrument is started the Home screen is automatically displayed in the workspace. The
application contains eighteen additional screens, which are organized according to their primary function or
task. These functions can be described as belonging to one of the following six categories:
Test Setup
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Starting and Running Tests
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Monitoring Test Activity
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Reporting Test Results
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Maintenance and Diagnostics
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Help
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The functions in the first four categories listed above are organized into nine different screens. Each of
these screens when "opened" replaces the one previously displayed in the workspace. Seven of the
remaining screens are accessed using "Tools" icon.
The two remaining screens are accessed using the "Help" icon. The first Help menu item is used to display
the Instrument Help System. The help system is displayed in the workspace below the Icon bar and
contains two panes. There is a navigation\search pane on the left and a topic pane on the right. The help
system contains detailed information on all the features, functions and fields in the instrument software.
The "About" menu item is used to display information about the instrument that may be needed when
requesting service or support.
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