INFICON Explorer Portable Gas Chromatograph - Manual (Page 99)

Explorer Operator Manual
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Communicating with Multiple Instruments
NOTE: If you are using multiple instruments with a single copy of SiteChart, ensure you
end communication with one instrument before connecting another instrument to the
computer.
1. When the first Explorer has downloaded all its information to the computer,
turn it off and disconnect the communication cable from the instrument.
SiteChart will display a message indicating that it has lost connection with the
instrument. Do not connect another instrument to the computer until SiteChart
displays this message.
2. Ensure the second Explorer is off and connect the communication cable to the
RS-232 port.
SiteChart will establish communication with the second instrument and create a
corresponding data directory.
Connecting a Printer to the Computer
Windows controls all printing from the computer. Although you issue the print
commands from SiteChart, Windows performs the actual printing. The choice of
printers is only limited to those printers supported by Windows.
Ensure that the printer you are using is compatible with Microsoft Windows. Refer
to the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility List for information on which
printers are supported by Windows.
The printer can be locally connected to the computer’s parallel port or attached to
your computer network. The printer must be setup on the correct port and the printer
driver installed. This is done during installation of Windows or through the
Windows Control Panel. Refer to the documentation supplied with Windows for
more information.