Multichannel Systems HiClamp Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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Caution: You have acquired a high performance data acquisition and analysis computer.
Do not modify the system, do not install new hard- or software, or another operating system
without asking MCS or your local retailer for advice. MCS recommends not to install virus scanners
or firewalls because these programs are known to interfere with the HiClamp to computer
connection and with the data transfer. Virus scanners might cause a delay in the data transfer
when they scan each data package and file, which can then result in an instability of the HiClamp
program. If you need to install a virus scanner, please deactivate it before starting the recording
protocol. MCS cannot guarantee that a system that was modified by the user is fully operational.
Even data loss may occur.
Please check the system requirements before you install the software. MCS cannot guarantee
that the software works properly if these requirements are not fulfilled.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the installed software does not work properly.
Installing the HiClamp Software with computer connected
The operating system and the HiClamp software are already installed on the provided computer.
However, you may need to reinstall or update the HiClamp software on the same or another
computer. Please check the system requirements if you are going to install the software on
another than the provided computer. MCS cannot guarantee that the software works properly
if these requirements are not fulfilled.
Power up the connected computer and wait until it is ready.
1. Double HiClamp Setup.exe on the installation volume. The installation assistant will open
and guide you through the installation procedure.
2. Follow the instructions of the installation assistant. The HiClamp software and all necessary
drivers will be installed on your computer.
4.3 Starting the HiClamp
To start the HiClamp, just switch on the data acquisition computer first. Press the I / O Power
switch on the rear panel of the HiClamp. The HiClamp is starting now.
Starting the HiClamp software
You may use the computer and the software offline, that is, the HiClamp is switched off,
to review and analyze your recorded data. However, if you start the software to operate
the HiClamp, the easiest way is to start the HiClamp first and then start the software.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the HiClamp program does not work properly.
Double-click the HiClamp icon on the desktop.
- OR -
Select HiClamp software from the Start menu. The program starts.
Re-zero of the Axis
At that time the HiClamp table should move to the rightmost position. The re-zero sequence
of all the axis of the HiClamp will be done sequentially. The HiClamp is ready to start only when
this initialization phase ends and the program window appears with the play button visible.
This sequence takes approximately one minute.