Multichannel Systems HiClamp Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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4 Software
4.1 Program Concept
To maximize the system capacity while simplifying the use of the HiClamp device for data
acquisition and analysis, HiClamp and the corresponding data analysis program are built around
an object oriented concept. In such concepts the object, this is the icon, contains information to
effectuate the appropriated and desired operation. In HiClamp, objects are represented as icons
that symbolize the action to be executed.
For example, the icon above symbolizes the loading plate that contains the oocytes to be
measured. For execution the information of this object, the HiClamp automatically loads the
next available oocyte, measures the resting potential and puts the oocyte back in its original
position if appropriate conditions, that means the holding potential is not met.
This icon based system offers several advantages that become evident when considering the
analysis. Data analysis is effectuated by a few clicks on the appropriate icons, which avoids
the learning of a specific language while offering the maximal flexibility. Results obtained
from different days of experiments are powerfully managed and merged by a module of the
software and results can be presented either as graphics or excel compatible data report sheets.
4.2 Installing the HiClamp Software
System requirements
Software: One of the following Microsoft Windows ® operating systems is required: Windows 7,
or XP (English versions supported with the NT file system). Other language versions may lead to
software errors.
Hardware: An USB 2.0 High Speed serial bus must be provided for the communication between
the HiClamp and the computer. 1 GB RAM working memory is strongly recommended.
Recommended operating system settings
The following automatic services of the Windows operating system interfere with the data
storage on the hard disk and can lead to severe performance limits. These routines were designed
for use on office computers, but are not very useful for a data acquisition computer.
 Turn off Windows System Restore.
 Turn off automatic Windows Update.
 Turn off Optimize hard disk when idle (automatic disk fragmentation).
 Deselect Windows Indexing Service for all local disks.
 It is also not recommended to run any applications in the background when using the HiClamp.
Remove all applications from the Autostart folder.